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BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Chinese vacuum cleaner brand Puppyoo recently made a splash at the International Consumer Electronics Show IFA in Berlin, Germany. Representing their venture in the European market, they showcased some of their most powerful and advanced vacuum technology— including the Red Dot Award-winning series T12 and T11, corded vacuum S9 pro, mattress vacuum MC05, robotic vacuum X1, and Wet & Dry Vacuum E20. Puppyoo's exciting product line-up wowed visitors who were impressed with their advanced technology and modern ergonomic styling. Puppyoo has been dedicated to vacuum technology for over 23 years, and their products are currently sold in 86 countries worldwide.
Europe represents the third largest home-appliance market in the world, with vacuum cleaners the top choice among consumers. In 2021, sales of home appliances in Europe through Amazon grew a strong 13% reaching 76.3 billion EUR. Germany, with a vacuum cleaner penetration rate of 97%, is a top consumer of household appliances in Europe and represents a vital market for Puppyoo, and the key launching point for promotion and growth in the region. The IFA event was a natural choice for Puppyoo to establish their European footprint— established in 1924, the IFA is one of the oldest and most respected consumer electronics industry events in the world. Puppyoo's participation will no doubt help grow the brand in Germany, while the company also looks to bring their exciting and innovative products to other key markets in Europe.
At the IFA, Puppyoo showed off several of their most advanced products with a spotlight on their premium vacuums— the T12 Plus Rinse (which has won the German Red Dot Design Award) and the new T16. At 585 watts, the power coming from the T12 Plus Rinse is undeniable. It also comes with a long-lasting battery life and in energy-saving mode can operate for approximately 70 minutes. The T12 Plus Rinse also has three cleaning modes which are max, auto, and eco, and is equipped with an assortment of brushes that are easy to change and install. The functions and accessories make sure that users can easily achieve a deep-clean in their homes without complications or fuss. The T12 Plus Rinse is also equipped with a 6-stage filtration system to ensure dust isn't kicked-up during use, and the home's indoor air quality stays fresh and pure. The new T16 model on display boasts more potent suction power and an even longer battery-life. Unlike its predecessors, the T16 comes with a replaceable battery pack which can double its run-time. Puppyoo is expected to officially launch the T16 by the end of this year.
Puppyoo has a long history of product-innovation and unique designs, which is a testament to their commitment to research and development over the past 23 years. Puppyoo has mastered three core vacuum cleaner technologies: motors, air ducts, and smart sensors, and has been granted an incredible 1052 patents. They have also won 283 industry awards for their pioneering innovations and product designs. Puppyoo sees consumer electronics becoming more and more vital to people's everyday lives, and strives to emphasize the dynamic and interaction between their products and users— while also providing intuitive and super-intelligent functionality. An example of this functionality are Puppyoo's specially designed infrared sensors that can detect the amount of dust in the air and automatically adjust machine power.
In recent years, the SDA (small domestic appliance) industry has seen steady growth, however from a long-term perspective, consistent problems and inconsistencies in after-sales systems hinder industry development and work to erode consumer trust. In-line with their "Customer First" maxim, in 2014 Puppyoo launched a groundbreaking after-sales model for SDAs called "Puppyoo Central Repairs"— where customers enjoy stress-free after-sales services where products are sent to the central repair facilities and delivered back directly to the buyer. Customers also don't need to be concerned with liability for product issues, as all repairs during the warranty period are free with "no-questions-asked".
With increased development in innovation, technology, and user experience the SDA market will continue to evolve in the future. Puppyoo's commitment to a "Customer First" approach, unparalleled innovation, and sparing no effort to ensure an exceptional product experience will ensure strong demand and steady growth for the brand in Germany and other regions in Europe in the future.
Puppyoo, founded in 1999, adheres to the brand mission of "providing the best vacuum cleaners to families around the world". For 23 years, Puppyoo has been committed to R&D and innovation in the vacuum cleaner field, having been granted 1052 patents and winning 283 awards worldwide, including the Red Dot and iF Design awards. The company has mastered the three core technologies of vacuum cleaners: motors, air ducts, and smart sensors. Its product quality is far ahead of the industry average and its vacuums are sold in 86 countries. In addition, Puppyoo actively supports communities, having founded the Puppyoo Foundation, and launched the "CHEN'AI initiative" in 2017, which has helped hundreds of poor children return to school.
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She thought it was a ‘safe solution,’ but overuse of this over-the-counter medication can be deadly
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - Millions of people take it every day without a thought. It can help cure a headache, relieve other aches and pains, and reduce a fever. But it can also poison you.
It’s acetaminophen, sold under the brand name Tylenol.
While acetaminophen is a very effective drug when used as directed, when it’s overused, it’s dangerous. Many don’t realize the danger.
Katlyn Bokhoven didn’t realize how dangerous it can be. The 29-year-old said she had just started a new job but her insurance hadn’t started yet. When she developed pain in her stomach, she took acetaminophen. The pain didn’t go away, so she took more, taking it daily for weeks.
“I was trying to use what I knew as a safe solution,” Bokhoven said.
She went on vacation, and continued to take the medication, trying to push through the pain. She said she probably took double the recommended amount until everything crashed.
The crash led to her hospitalization.
Over a week’s time, Bokhoven’s condition deteriorated. She got weaker and weaker, yet her pain persisted. She was rushed to an emergency room for treatment, then fell into a coma.
She had acetaminophen poisoning, and it was serious. Bokhoven would need a liver transplant.
Dr. Ryan Taylor with the University of Kansas Health System said cases like Bokhoven’s are more common than most people realize.
“We see about one or two patients a week come into the hospital with either intentional or unintentional overuse of acetaminophen,” he said. “(Patients) think they’re just taking extra. More is better. They’re going to have more pain relief if they take more tablets and think nothing of taking more of the recommended doses because they want more pain relief.”
He says they don’t realize the more they take, the more they are poisoning themselves.
According to the National Institute of Health, 56,000 people go to Emergency Rooms due to acetaminophen toxicity each year. 500 of them will die. About half of those ER visits are unintentional poisonings.
Here in the U.S., acetaminophen is readily available. You can buy hundreds of pills at a time. It is also very commonly used in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications, other pain relievers—even sleep aids. It’s also used in prescription medications like Vicodin and Percocet. You can view the list of common medications here.
Doctors say it’s important to read drug labels on over-the-counter medications and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your prescription medications. According to the Liver Foundation, acetaminophen is found in at least 600 other medicines. It is the most common drug ingredient in America.
Here are warning signs of overdose:
Other countries are working toward limiting access to the drug. In the United Kingdom, acetaminophen is called paracetamol, but that’s not the only difference. There are limits on the number of pills you can buy at a time. And it’s kept behind the counter—much like how Sudafed is treated. Medical Journals have shown it reduced suicides and the need for liver transplants due to overdose. That report can be read here.
Long road to recovery
Bokhoven spent months in the hospital, then even more time after her liver transplant at a rehabilitation center. She had to regain simple skills like walking. Almost a year after her horrible ordeal, Bokhoven is back to work and mostly back to her old self. She can enjoy walks with her boyfriend and dogs. She’s hoping that sharing her story will warn others about the dangers of overusing acetaminophen.
“If we hadn’t come (to the ER) that day, I would not have survived,” Bokhoven said. “I would have died or completely shut down.”
She said she’s grateful to the providers at St. Luke’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Center that have cared for her.
Doctors emphasize that acetaminophen is safe and effective when used properly. They also warn that acetaminophen and alcohol don’t mix.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is sticking with its coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren, but it won’t happen until at least the summer of 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday.
Last year, California was the first state to announce it would require all schoolchildren to receive the coronavirus vaccine. But it hasn’t happened yet because Newsom said he was waiting for regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to give final approval to the vaccine for school-aged children.
At the time, Newsom estimated the mandate would take effect for the start of the 2022-23 school year. But while federal regulators have authorized use of the coronavirus vaccine for children as young as 5 in an emergency, it has still not given final approval to anyone younger than 16.
As the calendar inches closer to the fall, school administrators had worried they would not have enough time to implement the vaccine mandate.
“So based on these two facts — we don’t have full FDA approval, and we recognize the implementation challenges that schools and school leaders would face — that we are not moving to have a vaccine requirement for schools in this coming academic year and no sooner than July 2023,” California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said in an interview.
The move comes at a time when coronavirus cases and hospitalizations remain low following the winter surge of the omicron variant, but also as authorities struggle to convince parents to vaccinate their children against the virus.
While nearly 75% of California’s population has been vaccinated, rates for children 17 and under are much lower. Just under 34% of children between the ages of 5-11 have received the vaccine, while just over 66.4% of children ages 12-17 have gotten it, according to state data.
“From a perspective of keeping children in schools, this was the right move,” said Christina Hildebrand, president and founder of A Voice for Choice Advocacy, a group that opposes vaccine mandates. “The number of children that are unvaccinated, and if they were removed from school, would have been a much bigger disaster.”
California and Louisiana are the only states that have announced a vaccine mandate for K-12 schools, according to the National Academy for State Health Policy. The District of Columbia also has a mandate.
Louisiana’s mandate includes an opt-out for parents, while California’s mandate would allow exemptions for medical reasons and personal beliefs. A medical reason often requires proof from a doctor. But a personal belief exemption is easier to obtain, often requiring a letter from the student or parent stating their objections.
State Sen. Richard Pan, a Democrat from Sacramento who is also a pediatrician, had authored a bill in the state Legislature this year that would have blocked students from using the personal belief exemption to avoid the coronavirus vaccine. But on Thursday, Pan announced he was holding the bill — meaning it will not become law this year — though he said there should still be a focus on boosting child vaccination rates.
“Until children’s access to COVID vaccination is greatly improved, I believe that a state-wide policy to require COVID vaccination in schools is not the immediate priority, although it is an appropriate safety policy for many school districts in communities with good vaccine access,” Pan said in a news release.
Pan did not say he pulled the bill because of a lack of support. A poll by the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, found 64% of registered voters support coronavirus vaccine requirements for schools — including 55% of voters who are the parents of school-aged children. The poll was published in February based on a sampling of 8,937 California registered voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
This is the second vaccine-related bill to fail in the California Legislature this year before it even got to a vote. Last month, Democratic Assemblymember Buffy Wicks withdrew a bill that would have forced all California businesses to require coronavirus vaccines for their employees — a decision she attributed to “a new and welcome chapter in this pandemic, with the virus receding for the moment.”
As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have declined, state officials have removed most virus restrictions, no longer requiring masks in schools or other public places.
“Definitely a lot of parents are excited that Sen. Pan is pulling this bill. It’s one less thing that they have to worry about,” said Jonathan Zachreson, the parent of three high-school children who founded the advocacy group Reopen California Schools. “The fact is kids ages 5-11 have had access to vaccines for quite some time and their low vaccination rates, I think, is evident of how parents feel about the vaccine.”
Other vaccine-related bills are still alive in the California Legislature, including one that would let schoolchildren 12 and older receive the coronavirus vaccine without their parents’ permission. Currently, California requires parental permission for vaccines unless they are specifically to prevent a sexually transmitted disease.
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Associated Press reporter Don Thompson contributed. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/california-delays-coronavirus-vaccine-mandate-for-schools/ | 2022-04-15T07:33:12Z |
BEIJING, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GOTU) ("Gaotu" or the "Company"), a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Highlights[1]
- Net revenues were RMB724.6 million, compared with net revenues of RMB1,940.3 million in the same period of 2021.
- Gross billings[2] were RMB318.1 million, compared with gross billings of RMB1,181.3 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net income was RMB53.7 million, compared with net loss of RMB1,425.9 million in the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income was RMB92.5 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB1,329.4 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net operating cash outflow was RMB481.3 million, compared with net operating cash outflow of RMB2,095.3 million in the same period of 2021.
Larry Xiangdong Chen, the Company's founder, Chairman and CEO, commented, "In the first quarter of 2022, our businesses continued to maintain a healthy and sustainable development, and we have remained profitable for two consecutive quarters since we began our business restructuring. Going forward, we will continue to develop and invest in our four core businesses, which are professional education for college students and adults, vocational education, STEAM education, and digital educational products. During this quarter, the scale of our professional and vocational education service further increased, compared with that of the last quarter. Our STEAM education service has also made solid progress, especially in its programming tutoring business. Through the gradual development of our new businesses, we will continue to expand our product portfolio across various categories to fulfil diverse and multi-dimensional learning demands of students, and to build a true learner-centric lifelong learning and service platform."
Shannon Shen, CFO of the Company, added, "In this quarter, our net revenues were RMB724.6 million and gross billings were RMB318.1 million. Further, we are pleased to be able to continue to be profitable in this challenging environment, with a net income margin of 7.4% and a non-GAAP net income margin of 12.8%, indicating that we have achieved effective growth. Furthermore, our capital position remains strong. As of March 31, 2022, we had a total of approximately RMB3.2 billion in terms of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments on our balance sheet.
We believe that under the strong support of government policy, vocational education will have a better future with higher market demand. We sincerely hope that by providing the best service and the best education quality, we will be able to establish Gaotu as a reputable brand in the vocational and professional education market."
Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2022
Net Revenues
Net revenues decreased by 62.7% to RMB724.6 million from RMB1,940.3 million in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease was mainly due to the organizational adjustments and business restructuring the Company performed in 2021, including the cessation of academic subject tutoring services to students, as a result of the impact of government regulations ("Business Restructuring").
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues decreased by 62.7% to RMB212.9 million from RMB571.5 million in the first quarter of 2021, mainly due to decreases in staff related cost, learning material cost and rental expenses as a result of the Business Restructuring in 2021.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit was RMB511.7 million, compared with RMB1,368.8 million in the first quarter of 2021. Gross profit margin increased to 70.6% from 70.5% in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP gross profit was RMB530.0 million, compared with RMB1,393.6 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP gross profit margin increased to 73.1% from 71.8% in the same period of 2021.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased 83.1% to RMB486.4 million from RMB2,871.4 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Selling expenses decreased to RMB284.2 million from RMB2,288.7 million in the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to the decreased spending on branding and marketing activities on academic subject tutoring services as a result of the restrictions of advertising activities according to government regulations. Moreover, the sales and marketing staff related expenses and other operating related expenses also decreased, which was due to the reduction of employees as a result of the Business Restructuring in 2021.
Research and development expenses decreased to RMB123.3 million from RMB365.1 million in the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in compensation for research and development personnel as a result of the Business Restructuring in 2021.
General and administrative expenses decreased to RMB78.9 million from RMB217.6 million in the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in compensation for general and administrative personnel as a result of the Business Restructuring in 2021.
Income (Loss) from Operations
Income from operations was RMB25.3 million, compared with the loss from operations of RMB1,502.6 million in the first quarter of 2021, which was primarily due to a large decrease in operating related cost and expenses as a result of the Business Restructuring.
Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB64.1 million, compared with non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB1,406.1 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments
Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were RMB19.3 million, compared with RMB22.9 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Other Income
Other income was RMB28.0 million, compared with RMB44.9 million in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease was mainly due to the value-added tax exemption offered by the government in the first quarter of 2021, which was no longer offered after April 2021.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income was RMB53.7 million, compared with net loss of RMB1,425.9 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP net income was RMB92.5 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB1,329.4 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Cash Flow
Net operating cash outflow for the first quarter of 2022 was RMB481.3 million. The outflow of net operating cash this quarter was primarily due to employee compensation and marketing expenses paid to improve our market share and brand awareness in the professional and vocational education market.
Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS
Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both RMB0.21 in the first quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, were RMB0.36 and RMB0.35, respectively, in the first quarter of 2022.
Share Outstanding
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had 172,096,742 ordinary shares outstanding.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB3,206.7 million in aggregate, compared with a total of RMB3,671.1 million as of December 31, 2021.
Other Payables
As of March 31, 2022, other payables in non-current liabilities totaled RMB26.6 million, which were payables related to the purchase of the Zhengzhou properties.
Business Outlook
Based on the Company's current estimates, total net revenues for the second quarter of 2022 are expected to be between RMB438 million and RMB458 million, representing a decrease of 79% to 80% on a year-over-year basis. These estimates reflect the Company's current expectations, which are subject to change.
Conference Call
The Company will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, June 6, 2022 (8:00 PM on Monday, June 6, 2022, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through June 13, 2022. The dial-in details are as follows:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.gaotu.cn/home.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook, as well as the Company's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's ability to continue to attract students to enroll in its courses; the Company's ability to continue to recruit, train and retain qualified teachers; the Company's ability to improve the content of its existing course offerings and to develop new courses; the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company's ability to maintain and continue to improve its teaching results; and the Company's ability to compete effectively against its competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's reports filed with, or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Gaotu is a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China. The Company offers professional education for college students and adults, vocational education, STEAM education and digital educational products. Gaotu adopts an online live large-class format to deliver its courses, which the Company believes is the most effective and scalable model to disseminate scarce high-quality teaching resources to aspiring students in China. Big data analytics permeates every aspect of the Company's business and facilitates the application of the latest technology to improve teaching delivery, student learning experience, and operational efficiency.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses gross billings, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss), each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.
The Company defines gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. The Company's management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because the Company generally bills its students for the entire course fee at the time of sale of its course offerings and recognizes revenue proportionally as the classes are delivered. For some courses, the Company continues to provide students with 12 months to 36 months access to the pre-recorded audio-video courses after the online live courses are delivered. The Company believes that gross billings provides valuable insight into the sales of its course packages and the performance of its business. As gross billings have material limitations as an analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses, and such adjustment excludes the impact on income tax. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. The Company believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to the Company's historical performance. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company's business.
The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" set forth at the end of this release.
The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.
Exchange Rate
The Company's business is primarily conducted in China and the significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in Renminbi ("RMB"). This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("USD") solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to USD are made at a rate of RMB6.3393 to USD1.0000, the effective noon buying rate for March 31, 2022 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into USD at that rate on March 31, 2022, or at any other rate.
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Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@gaotu.cn
Christensen
In China
Ms. Vivian Wang
Phone: +852 2232 3978
E-mail: gotu@christensenir.com
In the US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@christensenir.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Enochian BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOB) between January 17, 2018 and June 27, 2022, both dates inclusive, (the "Class Period"), including common stock issued by Enochian in a private placement offering on or about February 16, 2018, of the important September 26, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
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Having recently partnered with Beltone, the nation's leading hearing care retailer, SafKan Health is thrilled to provide its innovative ear cleaning service to patients at participating locations
SEATTLE, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Having recently announced their partnership, SafKan Health is excited to provide Beltone's nationwide network with the opportunity to offer patients an innovative ear cleaning service to manage excessive earwax.
According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, excessive earwax is present in over 35 million Americans including 1 in 10 children, 1 in 20 adults, and more than one-third of the senior population. Excessive or impacted earwax is very common and can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, pain, and coughing. To address the need for a safer and more effective solution to treating impacted earwax, SafKan Health developed the first automated and FDA cleared ear cleaning device called OtoSet®.
How OtoSet® Works
In a quick cleaning cycle, liquid flow is directed from solution containers through disposable ear tips and towards the walls of the ear canals to break down earwax. Continuous micro-suction draws the earwax and liquid back through the ear tips and into disposable waste containers for an easy, safe, effective, and mess-free procedure. To view a brief demo, click here.
Benefits include:
- Better hearing. Earwax is one of the most common reasons for hearing aid frustration and earwax tends to become harder and less mobile as you get older which can create hearing loss and prevent a full exam of the ear.
- Clinically proven. OtoSet® is the first FDA cleared ear cleaning device to remove mild to severe earwax impactions quickly and safely.
- Automation. OtoSet® combines and controls the two most popular methods of earwax removal, irrigation and mico-suction.
- Greater access. Allows providers to reduce referrals to otolaryngologists, creating further trust with patients and better service.
"Excessive earwax is one of the main causes of damage to hearing aids. Access to care for earwax management can be difficult when so many patients have to be referred out to specialists. OtoSet enables more patients to be treated at the initial point of care," said Sahil Diwan, SafKan Health's Co-Founder & CEO. "We're excited to partner with Beltone and work together to provide patients with the best hearing care."
"We're happy to be able to expand Beltone's ear cleaning services to patients through our partnership with OtoSet by SafKan Health as another solution to treating excessive earwax," said Mike Halloran, President of Beltone. "We look forward to continuing to provide patients with the highest standard of care through innovative service offerings such as this in addition to the amazing benefits Beltone hearing aids provide."
About SafKan Health
SafKan Health is a medical device startup based in Seattle, WA. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, excessive or impacted earwax is present in 1 in 10 children, 1 in 20 adults, and more than one-third of the senior population. The company's first product, OtoSet®, is the first automated and FDA cleared ear cleaning device for the 35 million Americans affected earwax buildup. In 2021, OtoSet® was recognized as a winner of the Hearing Technology Innovator Award™. Learn how healthcare providers are reducing referrals and treating more patients at OtoSet.com.
About Beltone
Beltone is the nation's leading hearing care retailer and has remained the most trusted hearing care provider for over 80 years as we are committed to providing more than just hearing aids, but also a partner for our patients every step of the way. With over 1,500 Beltone locations nationwide, you can expect this level of personalized service wherever you go. Proudly part of the GN Group, Beltone continues to focus on the needs of our patients through the research and development of innovative new hearing technologies and extensive training and continuing education for our hearing care professionals to allow you to hear what truly matters the most. To learn more, please visit www.beltone.com.
For more information, please contact:
Jackie Phillips, AuD
Vice President of Sales, SafKan Health
jackie@safkanhealth.com
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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited North Macedonia and Bulgaria on Saturday in a bid to resolve the dispute between both countries that has seen European Union membership talks with both North Macedonia and Albania blocked.
Bulgaria refuses to approve the EU’s membership negotiation framework for North Macedonia, effectively blocking the official start of accession talks with its smaller Balkan neighbor.
Scholz said that “the Western Balkans are of strategic importance” for Germany and that his country is “serious” in supporting European integration of the region.
“North Macedonia and Albania deserve to start the membership talks,” Scholz said at joint news conference with North Macedonia Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski in the capital, Skopje.
Bulgaria insists North Macedonia must formally recognize that its language has Bulgarian roots, to mention a Bulgarian minority in its constitution and to stamp out allegedly anti-Bulgarian rhetoric. North Macedonia says its identity and language aren’t open for discussion and that the solution must be based on European values.
Kovachevski said that North Macedonia has fulfilled all criteria to start membership talks with the EU, based on a “merit system,” and again called on EU leaders to give the green light for opening talks at the forthcoming EU summit on June 23.
“North Macedonia and Albania cannot be hostages in this process because of the only one EU member state blocking,” Kovachevski said.
Scholz left Skopje and traveled to Bulgaria’s capital where he reiterated that he strongly supports the start of EU accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania.
Scholz — speaking to reporters in Sofia, the final stop of his two-day tour to the region — voiced optimism that progress will be made before the close of France’s EU presidency on June 30.
The German chancellor discussed the war in Ukraine and the reduction of energy dependence on Russia with Bulgarian officials.
“I am convinced that we together, as Europeans, are responsible for the EU and for the stability of the Balkans. It is important that we use the enlargement process now, for the benefit of Europe,” he said.
Scholz said that North Macedonia needs a solid European perspective and added that it wasn’t easy to overcome the differences between the two Balkan neighbors.
“Our historical experience shows, however, that it is enriching for all countries when mistrust is overcome and friendly relations are built with neighbors,” he said.
“It’s very important to bring a new dynamic into this process,” Scholz said after talks with Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and added that North Macedonia must meet certain conditions to kick-start the process.
“I will advocate that the next steps happen,” Scholz said.
“Bulgaria has three main priorities, about which the EU must be part of the guarantees, so that we can move forward — through the European process, to ensure the inclusion of Bulgarians in the constitution of North Macedonia,” Petkov said.
“At the same time, we have a framework position and a good-neighborliness agreement. So, each decision must include these three priorities,” he said and added that the EU can provide potential opportunities to have European guarantees that this will happen.
North Macedonia applied for EU membership in 2004 and received a positive assessment from the European Commission a year later.
EU leaders agreed to formal accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia after Skopje settled in 2018 a nearly three decade-long dispute with neighboring Greece over the country’s name, which saw it renamed North Macedonia.
Western Balkan countries are at different stages of EU membership talks. Serbia and Montenegro have already started negotiating some chapters of their membership agreements. Kosovo and Bosnia have signed a Stabilization and Association Agreement, the first step toward membership.
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Veselin Toshkov reported from Sofia, Bulgaria. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/germanys-scholz-tries-to-unblock-north-macedonias-eu-bid/ | 2022-06-12T11:23:04Z |
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anchor Loans, the nation's leading provider of financing to real estate investors, today announced that industry veteran Kevin Llamido has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.
Llamido brings 20 years of experience in business development and operations innovation, with more than 16 years in lending operations leadership. He joins Anchor from Dunmor Capital where he served as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Dunmor, Llamido spent six years as Senior VP of Process and Technology at bridge-lender, Genesis Capital LLC where he designed and led company-wide initiatives to significantly scale and grow loan volume. Earlier, he was Vice President of Operations at GE Capital and the LEAN/Six Sigma Leader as a Master Black Belt.
"Kevin is a results-oriented professional with a proven track record of scaling businesses," said Andy Pollock, Chief Executive Officer of Anchor Loans. "His expertise in technology, operations and talent development will accelerate Anchor's growth and add rigor and repeatability to our processes and platforms."
Anchor Loans has experienced significant growth over the last several years, finishing 2021 with a record $1.8 billion in originations. As part of its growth and expansion plans for 2022, the company recently launched a new single-family rental investor loan, expanded its sales organization and updated its corporate identity and website.
Anchor Loans is the nation's largest private direct lender to real estate investors. The company has originated more than $11.8 billion in funding since it was founded in 1998 and is the first in the industry to fund more than $1 billion in a single year, which it has surpassed every year since 2016. Anchor Loans specializes in larger and more customized loans for experienced real estate entrepreneurs. More than 85% of Anchor Loans' borrowers are repeat customers, and more than 75% of the company's new borrowers are referred by existing customers. For more information visit https://www.anchorloans.com.
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BELLEVUE, Wash., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RoundGlass Living, the app created by RoundGlass, a global Wholistic Wellbeing company dedicated to empowering people on their personal wellness journey, will celebrate World Meditation Day on May 21, 2022 with special events embracing the many aspects of meditation including how music creates an immersive meditation experience, as featured on the RoundGlass Living app's Music for Wellbeing channel.
The 12-hour online meditation marathon, hosted on the app, inspires people to meditate for stress reduction and overall wholistic wellbeing. It aims to educate about the healing and transformational powers of meditation. Beginning at 7 a.m. PST, wellbeing seekers can enjoy meditation experiences from the world's best teachers. Programming includes meditation that enhances parenting skills, integrates pets, uses yoga and chanting. Registration is required for each session.
Meditation's health benefits include mood enhancement, improved sleep, and a positive shift in overall mental state. Music has the ability to amplify the meditative state and has been proven to lower heart rate and cortisol levels, release endorphins, and help focus without distraction (Source: Taylor & Francis Online). RoundGlass Living's music channel integrates original compositions complete with soundscapes, bedtime stories and moving arts for the ultimate meditative experience. The serene and hypnotic compositions are formatted to complement the meditation experience and encourage a feeling of oneness.
To participate in RoundGlass' World Meditation Day celebration, register here: https://roundglass.link/WMDPR (open May 16 – 20, 2022)
For more information, visit RoundGlass at Living.Round.Glass or follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe on YouTube or download the app in AppStore or GooglePlay.
About RoundGlass Living
We are Wholistic Wellbeing. RoundGlass Living is an app, which aims to open a new joyful world of Wholistic Wellbeing for its users. Offering curated knowledge and guidance from the world's best teachers, it will hand-hold its users on their wellbeing journeys. Users can choose from a wide range of practice pathways such as meditation, yoga, healthy eating, and music to achieve Wholistic Wellbeing. RoundGlass Living will give its users access to courses, classes, and live sessions; insightful articles; and wellbeing tools such as a customized meditation timer and reminders. Be it recourse for everyday stress and anxiety, managing difficult emotions, or coping with grief the app will help users live better and more joyfully.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen" or the "Company") (TSX: NXE) (NYSE: NXE) (ASX: NXG) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Meeting"), held on June 23, 2022.
Shareholders voted in favour of all matters of business before the Meeting. Each of those matters is set out in detail in the Management Information Circular published in connection with the Meeting, which is available at www.nexgenenergy.ca
A total 307,271,016 common shares, representing approximately 64.10% of the Company's outstanding common shares, were voted in person and by proxy at the Meeting. Shareholders voted in favour of (a) reappointing KPMG LLP as auditors of the Company (99.92% in favour), and (b) setting the number of directors at nine (99.92% in favour).
Shareholders also voted on the following matters at the Meeting.
Election of Directors
The following nominees listed in the Management Information Circular were elected as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed, with the voting results being as follows:
Continuation of the Company's Stock Option Plan
The continuation of the Company's existing stock option plan, providing for the issuance of stock options in respect of a maximum number of common shares equal to 20% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company, was approved, with the voting results being as follows:
About NexGen
NexGen is a British Columbia corporation focused on the development of the Rook I Project located in the southwestern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada, into production. The Rook I Project is supported by a NI 43-101 compliant Feasibility Study which outlines elite environmental performance as well as industry leading economics. Rook I hosts the Arrow Deposit that hosts Measured Mineral Resources of 209.6 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 2.18 M tonnes grading 4.35% U3O8, Indicated Mineral Resources of 47.1 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 1.57 M tonnes grading 1.36% U3O8, and Inferred Mineral Resources of 80.7 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 4.40 M tonnes grading 0.83% U3O8.
NexGen has a highly experienced team of uranium industry professionals with a successful track record in the discovery of uranium deposits and in developing projects through discovery to production. The Company is the recipient of the 2018 PDAC Bill Dennis Award for Canadian mineral discovery and the 2019 PDAC Environmental and Social Responsibility Award.
Technical Disclosure
All technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Anthony ( Tony) George , P.Eng., NexGen's Chief Project Officer, a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.
A technical report in respect of the FS is filed on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml) and is available for review on NexGen Energy's website (www.nexgenenergy.ca).
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors
This news release includes Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources classification terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada and the Mineral Reserves and the Mineral Resources estimates are made in accordance with NI 43-101. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. These standards differ from the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") set by the SEC's rules that are applicable to domestic United States reporting companies. Consequently, Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources information included in this news release is not comparable to similar information that would generally be disclosed by domestic U.S. reporting companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
Forward-Looking Information
The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable United States securities laws and regulations and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. "Forward-looking information" includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, the 2021 Arrow Deposit, Rook I Project and estimates of uranium production, grade and long-term average uranium prices, anticipated effects of completed drill results on the Rook I Project, planned work programs, completion of further site investigations and engineering work to support basic engineering of the project and expected outcomes. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Statements relating to "mineral resources" are deemed to be forward-looking information, as they involve the implied assessment that, based on certain estimates and assumptions, the mineral resources described can be profitably produced in the future.
Forward-looking information and statements are based on the then current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about NexGen's business and the industry and markets in which it operates. Forward-looking information and statements are made based upon numerous assumptions, including among others, that the mineral reserve and resources estimates and the key assumptions and parameters on which such estimates are based are as set out in this news release and the technical report for the property , the results of planned exploration activities are as anticipated, the price and market supply of uranium, the cost of planned exploration activities, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment, supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct NexGen's planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner and that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner. Although the assumptions made by the Company in providing forward looking information or making forward looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate in the future.
Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of NexGen to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of NexGen expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others, the existence of negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing, uncertainty of the availability of additional financing, the risk that pending assay results will not confirm previously announced preliminary results, conclusions of economic valuations, the risk that actual results of exploration activities will be different than anticipated, the cost of labour, equipment or materials will increase more than expected, that the future price of uranium will decline or otherwise not rise to an economic level, the appeal of alternate sources of energy to uranium-produced energy, that the Canadian dollar will strengthen against the U.S. dollar, that mineral resources and reserves are not as estimated, that actual costs or actual results of reclamation activities are greater than expected, that changes in project parameters and plans continue to be refined and may result in increased costs, of unexpected variations in mineral resources and reserves, grade or recovery rates or other risks generally associated with mining, unanticipated delays in obtaining governmental, regulatory or First Nations approvals, risks related to First Nations title and consultation, reliance upon key management and other personnel, deficiencies in the Company's title to its properties, uninsurable risks, failure to manage conflicts of interest, failure to obtain or maintain required permits and licences, risks related to changes in laws, regulations, policy and public perception, as well as those factors or other risks as more fully described in NexGen's Annual Information Form dated February 25, 2022 filed with the securities commissions of all of the provinces of Canada except Quebec and in NexGen's 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and Edgar at www.sec.gov.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or statements or implied by forward-looking information or statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.
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DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Advisors, L.P., investment adviser to the NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust ("NXDT" and together with affiliated entities "NexPoint"), today announced the extension of the offering period for its previously announced offer to purchase Shares of Beneficial Interest (the "Shares") of United Development Funding IV ("UDFI" or the "Company") at a price of $1.10 per Share upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and in the related Assignment Form for the offer (which together constitute the "Offer" and the "Tender Offer Documents"). The Offer, which was scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, Eastern Time, at the end of the day on August 23, 2022, is now scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, Eastern Time, at the end of the day on September 23, 2022, unless the Offer is extended or earlier terminated. The Tender Offer Documents are available at www.UDFITenderOffer.com, or from the information agent for the Offer, as discussed below.
As previously announced on December 14, 2020, the Offer is conditioned upon, among other things, the satisfaction or waiver of the following conditions: (i) there shall not have been threatened, instituted, or pending any action or proceeding before any court or any governmental or administrative agency (a) challenging the acquisition of shares pursuant to the Offer or otherwise relating in any manner to the Offer, or (b) in the sole judgment of NexPoint, otherwise materially adversely affecting the Company; (ii) NexPoint shall have received all required governmental approvals, if any, for the Offer; (iii) NexPoint shall have had the opportunity to conduct sufficient due diligence to determine whether the offered price per share is reasonable given the current financial condition and results of operations of UDFI; (iv) the Board of Trustees of UDFI shall have waived in writing the ownership limitations set forth in Article VII of the Declaration of Trust of UDFI as such limitations would otherwise apply to the Offer; and (v) NexPoint shall have received satisfactory evidence that UDFI has continued to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under federal tax laws and thereby to avoid any entity-level federal income or excise tax.
NXDT has recently completed its conversion from an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 into a real estate investment trust ("REIT"). In connection with that conversion, NXDT dropped down certain of its investments to a single-member, wholly owned limited liability company subsidiary, NexPoint Real Estate Opportunities ("NREO"), which heretofore has been reflected as a portfolio company of NXDT in its SEC filings. NexPoint Advisors, L.P., external adviser to NXDT and NREO, continues to have investment and voting power over the UDF IV Common Shares. Accordingly, NexPoint continues to beneficially own the UDF IV Common Shares it had previously reported to the SEC on its last Schedule 13D.
On January 8, 2021, UDFI announced that it had reduced the percentage of outstanding Shares that a shareholder may own from 9.8% to 5.0%. The Company took such action in an effort to frustrate the Offer. It also announced it amended the Company's bylaws to require that certain legal actions could be brought on behalf of or against UDFI only in certain courts in Maryland. NexPoint is reviewing these actions and their legality under applicable law.
Shareholders should read the Offer to Purchase and the related materials carefully because they contain important information. Shareholders may obtain a free copy of the Offer to Purchase and the Assignment Form from D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information agent for the Offer (the "Information Agent"), by calling toll-free at (800) 331-7543. THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT, EASTERN TIME, AT THE END OF THE DAY ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2022, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED OR EARLIER TERMINATED.
About the NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NXDT)
The NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NYSE: NXDT), formerly the NexPoint Strategic Opportunities Fund (NYSE:NHF), is a diversified REIT that formerly operated as a closed-end fund. The name change became effective on November 8, 2021. On August 28, 2020, shareholders approved the conversion from a closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") and amended NXDT's fundamental investment policies and restrictions to permit NXDT to operate as a diversified REIT. NXDT completed the repositioning of its investment portfolio sufficient to achieve REIT tax status and operated during its 2021 taxable year, and continues to operate, so that it qualifies for taxation as a REIT. NXDT has also realigned its portfolio so that it is no longer an "investment company" under the 1940 Act. On July 1, 2022, NXDT received an order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") declaring that NXDT has ceased to be an investment company and that its registration under the 1940 Act is no longer in effect (the "Deregistration Order").
For more information visit www.nexpoint.com/nexpoint-strategic-opportunities-fund
About NexPoint Advisors, L.P.
NexPoint Advisors, L.P. is an SEC-registered adviser on the NexPoint alternative investment platform. It serves as the adviser to a suite of funds and investment vehicles, including a closed-end fund, interval fund, business development company, and various real estate vehicles. For more information visit www.nexpoint.com
Risks and Disclosures
This document is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any common stock of UDFI or any other securities. The offer to purchase common stock of UDFI will only be made pursuant to the Offer to Purchase, the Assignment Form and related documents. THE TENDER OFFER MATERIALS (INCLUDING THE OFFER TO PURCHASE, THE ASSIGNMENT FORM AND CERTAIN OTHER TENDER OFFER DOCUMENTS) WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. STOCKHOLDERS OF UDFI ARE URGED TO READ THESE DOCUMENTS CAREFULLY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT SUCH STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING TENDERING THEIR SHARES. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of these statements (when available) by directing such requests to the Information Agent, by calling toll-free at (800) 331-7543.
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AARP Has Led The Charge to Lower Prescription Prices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 60 years, AARP has been fighting to help make prescription drugs more affordable for older Americans. With the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic new law will finally bring significant relief from high drug prices. This month, the AARP Bulletin cover story guides readers through how the legislation will help older Americans.
"This is a commonsense approach that people across the political spectrum support," notes AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins in the piece. "In fact, the only opposition for all these years has been from big drug companies. What's more, the law will provide older Americans with peace of mind, knowing that the drugs they need to stay healthy – and, often, to stay alive – won't impoverish them."
The cover story goes into detail about everything readers need to know regarding the new law:
- When seniors can expect the new pricing law to take effect;
- What exactly it means for Medicare to be able to negotiate drug prices;
- A comparison of the skyrocketing prices of prescription drugs to everyday goods;
- How AARP has led the charge in lowering prescription prices;
- And much more.
PLUS: The Teen Mental Health Crisis and How Parents and Grandparents Can Help:
Professionals are sounding the alarm about teen mental health. Rates of loneliness, depression and attempted suicide among teenagers are higher than ever before in modern American history. To help parents and grandparents support their young loved ones, AARP Bulletin offers the insights of dozens of health professionals, counselors, educators and doctors that will offer much-needed tips – and hope.
Read about how social media, which can be mental health lifelines for isolated teens, can also facilitate bullying and harassment; mental health support systems like counseling are nowhere near the levels they need to be to tackle this crisis; school shootings and similar events are leaving children with fewer places where they can feel safe; and more.
Also, receive important tips from the professionals in the field about the ways you can have an honest discussion with your teenager about phone use, social media, and mutual trust. This month, discover the actions you can take to help them feel safe and supported.
Also in this month's issue:
Your Money
- Where Products Are Free: Diverse online exchanges are emerging across America where people give away or receive quality secondhand (and in some cases, new) clothes, appliances, household gear and more. Online sites like Craigslist, Freecycle, and OfferUp are proving crucial to many who have become financially pinched by inflation. Find out how these sites operate, what you might find there, and how to make sure you are dealing with a legitimate offer and staying safe and secure.
- Four Late-Life Money Options: We all know that healthcare and living costs often surge in the final few years of life. But how do you prepare for that time so you can afford good care and not be a burden on others? Money pros detail the range of financial products and approaches, and detail the benefits and drawbacks of each, from annuities to long-term care insurance to reverse mortgages to life-insurance drawdowns.
Your Health
- Jaw-Dropping Breakthroughs: Here's a shocking fact: According to the CDC, one quarter of adults 65 or older have eight or fewer teeth. And most of us will have lost at least a few as we approach Medicare age. But thanks to modern advances in dentistry, many tooth replacement options are now available that are huge step forward from the partials and dentures of the past. Read this month's issue of "Your Health" to learn about the newest forms of tooth implants and what to do if you cannot afford a dentist.
Your Life
- Q&A with Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Neil DeGrasse Tyson lets readers in on his journey as an astrophysicist as he approaches his 65th year around the sun. Tyson, author of the new book Starry Messenger, shares why a sense of wonder about the universe is so important, particularly in challenging times like now. What does he think about wealthy private individuals getting into space technology? Why doesn't he think humans will step on the face of Mars in the next 20 years? And what does Carl Sagan's legacy mean to him? Learn all this and more in this month's Q&A
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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Which Canon printer is best?
Even if you don’t use your printer on a daily basis, it’s important to have one at home. Many feel they don’t need a printer since documents are available online, and you can sign and return them quickly through the internet. Even though printers have become somewhat less popular over the years, you’ll undoubtedly want to have one.
Canon is a trusted brand that offers a wide range of printers that are excellent for basic printing needs as well as scanning photos or making copies. If you want a functional printer that will save you money on ink, take a look at the Canon Maxify GX6020 All-in-One Wireless Supertank Printer.
What to know before you buy a Canon printer
The purpose of the printer
People typically use Canon printers to print documents onto paper, scan documents or photos, send emails and more. Decide what you think you’ll use your printer for the most to help you decide which model works best for your needs. If you only print black-and-white documents, there is no need to buy an expensive device that produces photo-quality images.
Inkjet vs. laser printer
Canon printers are generally available in inkjet or laser design, which refers to the different methods of printing out images or text. For example, inkjet printers use several tiny nozzles to deposit ink drops on the page. They tend to be cheaper, but the nozzles are prone to clogging, and the ink is expensive. On the other hand, laser printers use heat to melt the ink powder onto a page. While they are more costly, they last a long time, which helps even out the costs over time.
Types of Canon printers
Canon has different printers that cater to various needs. Here are some of the options you’ll come across.
Pixma printers are perfect for everyday use at home or in a small office. The inkjet design offers terrific print quality and speed. The Pixma line includes both all-in-one printers that can print, copy and scan as well as photo printers that can create first-rate prints of your favorite memories.
Selphy printers are small enough to fit in a backpack and feature an attractive design. They allow you to print quality photos from your smartphone or tablet even on the go.
Maxify printers are known for their power and efficiency. These multifunction, wireless inkjet printers provide quality prints at a reasonable price per page. They’re ideal for use at home or in small offices.
ImageClass color printers are ideal when your work demands high-quality prints in rich, bold hues (note that some models only print in black and white). These laser printers feature a touch screen that lets you customize the settings to suit your needs, and they’re fast.
Printing resolution
Canon printers produce images or text at a set resolution, measured in dots per inch (dpi). The more dots there are in a square inch, the better the quality will be. It’s best to find a dpi that goes hand in hand with what you plan on using the printer for. For example, black-and-white documents are perfect at a dpi of 400-600. But for high-quality images, you ideally want a dpi of 1,000-1,200.
What to look for in a quality Canon printer
Printing cost per page
Printer ink is notoriously expensive, so you need to factor in how much it costs you to print a page. This will vary depending on the printer, but black-and-white pages should only cost a couple of cents. Color prints are more costly, but even then, they shouldn’t cost more than 15 cents per page. Take time to figure out the cost-per-page for your printer, so you don’t spend a fortune on ink.
Wireless connectivity
While you can connect a Canon printer to a computer or laptop with a USB cable, the best option is to use a wireless connection. A good-quality printer can connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network, allowing anybody to access it. In addition, some printers connect through Bluetooth technology, which is a great option when printing from a mobile device.
Printing speed
The days of standing by the printer waiting for your pages to pop out are long gone. But with that said, some printers are faster than others. Look for a Canon printer that can produce high-quality prints in a few seconds. For example, a good-quality Canon printer can produce around 45 black-and-white pages per minute.
How much you can expect to spend on a Canon printer
The average cost of a Canon printer depends on the model and what printing technology it uses. Entry-level printers cost $250-$350, while high-quality devices that produce excellent photos are around $500-$700.
Canon printer FAQ
Why is printer ink so expensive?
A. Printer ink is expensive because the printers themselves are cheap to make. Manufacturers still need to profit, and they know that you can’t operate a printer without ink. So they tend to increase the cost of the ink to make a profit.
Can a Canon printer do double-sided printing?
A. Yes, several models can create double-sided prints. Some Canon printers even do this automatically, so you don’t have to turn over the page yourself.
What’s the best Canon printer to buy?
Top Canon printer
Canon Maxify GX6020 All-in-One Wireless Supertank Printer
What you need to know: Not only does this printer deliver high-quality photos, but it can also produce double-sided prints automatically.
What you’ll love: This printer features a 2.7-inch LCD touchscreen, making it easy to select the functions and get it set up. It can print 24 black and white pages per minute and displays the ink levels on the front panel, so you always know how much ink is left. It connects to devices through Wi-Fi or USB and can print glossy photos and labels.
What you should consider: It is best suited for a small office, as the initial cost can be a bit pricey for a home user.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Canon printer for the money
Canon ImageClass D1620 Multifunction Printer
What you need to know: This all-in-one laser printer is perfect for a small or at-home office.
What you’ll love: One of the fastest Canon printers, it produces 45 black-and-white pages per minute. It can print, scan and copy, and has a paper tray that can hold up to 2,300 pages.
What you should consider: It’s a monochrome printer, so it won’t print in color.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Canon Wireless Pixma TR4520 Inkjet All-in-one Printer
What you need to know: The Pixma is a powerful printer in a small package, making it the best choice for everyday home use.
What you’ll love: This inkjet printer has a resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi, making it perfect for printing photos or high-quality images for school projects. It has wireless connectivity and comes with an extra set of ink cartridges.
What you should consider: There is no mechanism to stop the paper from falling on the floor once printing is complete.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Fuel Your Football - or Fútbol - by purchasing participating products at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 7-Eleven, Inc., is here to assume its role once again as the destination for sports fandom by helping customers fuel their game days all season long. As fans gear up for a big season of both football and fútbol – 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores are here to help customers curate an iconic tailgate spread…and so much more. The Fuel Your Football™ promotion will reward customers with the chance of winning exciting prizes and a one-of-a-kind experience inspired by their love of the game – or games.
One game a week just isn't enough. That's why 7-Eleven is giving fans the chance to win the ultimate "football" experience – an all-expense paid trip for two to attend seven games in 11 days across the U.S. One lucky winner will hand pick their itinerary filled with 7 games of either football, soccer or a hybrid of both to attend next year. To be entered to win, customers can purchase select items through Speedy Rewards® and 7Rewards® loyalty programs, found in the Speedway and 7-Eleven apps, or via 7NOW® delivery. Participating products include fan favorites such as Big Gulp® fountain beverages, Slurpee® drinks, pizza and all varieties of Red Bull, Lays, and Monster*.
"Our customers are some of football and soccer's most passionate fans – over the years, we've seen them take their love for the game from 10… to ELEVEN," said Marissa Jarratt, 7-Eleven Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. "7-Eleven is proud to provide our customers with the highest level of convenience as they fuel up for all their tailgate, game and celebration needs. We hope these exclusive prizes give football, soccer and all sports fans another reason to celebrate this fall as they cheer on their favorite teams."
But the festivities don't stop there. Customers can also have the chance to win one-of-a-kind 'homegate' kits to help them throw the ultimate watch party. Kits will be given away weekly and include a 65-inch Smart TV, access to a sports streaming service, and a variety of supplies and snacks to enhance your game day (think tents, coolers and tailgate games!). Rewards members who purchase participating products in-store or via 7NOW delivery will be entered to win*.
And an at-home tailgate won't be complete without some swag! 7-Eleven stans looking to show off their brand love while they cheer on their favorite teams should look no further than 7Collection. The retailer's online merchandise shop will feature a special Fuel Your Football drop, available this month, with 7-Eleven branded items perfect for an at-home tailgate like a football, cornhole set and more.
The perfect at-home tailgate should also be paired with an equally awesome cup. Sports fans are encouraged to head in store and purchase either a football or soccer collectable cup and dress it up in its turf koozie for some epic Big Gulp or Slurpee drink sipping. What's more, when customers scan their 7Rewards or Speedy Rewards loyalty app with purchase of the cup, they'll score 250 bonus points.
Need help with the perfect tailgate spread? Consider hot-and-ready snacks like pizza, wings, taquitos and Big Bite® hot dogs that can be delivered directly via the 7NOW delivery app. 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can stock up on 8 boneless wings for just $2.99** or $5 whole cheese or pepperoni pizzas*** to wow their guests even more than the game winning goal… or touchdown.
The 7NOW delivery app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, or by visiting 7Rewards.com or 7now.com.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Begins 9/7/22 at 12:00:01am ET & ends 1/10/23 at 11:59:59pm ET. Open to legal US residents physically residing in 50 United States or DC who are 13+ years old (minors must have parental consent to participate). Odds of winning depend on # of eligible entries. Sponsor: 7-Eleven, Inc. For full rules, free and other methods of entry, full prize details, and restrictions, see Official Rules at https://bit.ly/7E-FB22.
**Valid through 1/3/23. Available while supplies last. Offer good at participating U.S. 7–Eleven® stores, excludes Hawaii. Offer not valid with any other coupon of discount. No cash value. Consumer pays applicable fees & sales tax.
***Item must be added to cart for discount to apply. One offer per order. While supplies last. Small basket fee may apply if min purchase is not met. Delivery charges may apply. Consumer pays applicable fees & taxes. 7–Eleven, Inc. reserves the right to modify, change, or cancel this offer at any time.
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven® stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products under the 7-Select™ brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites at an outstanding value. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® loyalty program with more than 50 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 2,000 cities, or rely on 7-Eleven for bill payment service, self-service lockers and other convenient services. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com.
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IRVINE, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Sunstone") (NYSE: SHO), the owner of Long-Term Relevant Real Estate® in the lodging industry, announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter 2022 on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, before the market opens. Management will hold its quarterly conference call the same day, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Pacific Time).
A live webcast of the call will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.sunstonehotels.com. A replay of the webcast will also be archived on the website. Alternatively, interested parties may dial 1-888-330-3573 and reference Conference ID 4831656 to listen to the live call.
About Sunstone Hotel Investors:
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a lodging real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Sunstone's strategy is to create long-term stakeholder value through the acquisition, active ownership, and disposition of hotels considered to be Long-Term Relevant Real Estate®. For further information, please visit Sunstone's website at www.sunstonehotels.com.
For Additional Information:
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74-year-old Alabama man charged with murder in 1988 cold case investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - Investigators with a north Alabama sheriff’s office arrested a 74-year-old man in connection to a cold case murder investigation beginning over 30 years ago.
WAFF reported that on Tuesday, Marvin McClendon, 74, was arrested by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and charged with a murder that he allegedly committed in 1988 in Essex County, Massachusetts.
According to the Essex County District Attorney, McClendon is suspected of murdering 11-year-old Melissa Anne Tremblay in September 1988.
“I want to thank everyone involved in this investigation from beginning to end,” Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said. “Their tireless pursuit of justice for Melissa has brought us to this moment. We never forgot about Melissa, nor did we give up on holding her killer accountable.”
According to the release from the district attorney, Melissa was last seen playing in the neighborhoods of Lawrence, Massachusetts, while her mother and her mother’s boyfriend were at a nearby social club on Sept. 11, 1988.
After searching for her to no avail, her mother reported her missing to the police.
Her body was later found in the old Boston & Maine Railway Yard. She had been stabbed to death.
The release stated that since then countless witnesses, suspects and persons of interest have been interviewed in connection to Melissa’s death.
Evidence recovered from her body was instrumental to solving the case.
McClendon lived in nearby Chelmsford, Massachusetts, at the time of Melissa’s death and had known connections to Lawrence, according to the release.
At this time, McClendon is being held in the Cullman County Detention Center until he can be extradited to Massachusetts.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 12, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in MF:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/missfresh-loss-submission-form?id=30439&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Missfresh Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Missfresh you have until September 12, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Missfresh securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the MF lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/missfresh-loss-submission-form?id=30439&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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LONDON (AP) — “ABBA Voyage” is certainly a trip.
Four decades after the Swedish pop supergroup last performed live, audiences can once again see ABBA onstage in an innovative digital concert where past and future collide.
The show opens to the public in London on Friday, the day after a red-carpet premiere attended by superfans, celebrities and Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. The guests of honor were pop royalty — the four members of ABBA, appearing in public together for the first time in years.
They were in the audience, though. Onstage at the specially built 3,000-seat ABBA Arena next to east London’s Olympic Park were a 10-piece live backing band and a digital ABBA, created using motion capture and other technology by Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects firm founded by “Star Wars” director George Lucas.
The voices and movements are the real Agnetha Faltskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad — choreographed by Britain’s Wayne McGregor — but the performers onstage are digital avatars, inevitably dubbed “ABBA-tars.” In unsettlingly realistic detail, they depict the band members as they looked in their 1970s heyday — beards on the men, flowing locks on the women, velour pantsuits all around.
The result is both high tech and high camp, a glittery supernova of stupefying technology, 1970s nostalgia and pop music genius.
For many in the audience, it was almost like being taken back in time to watch ABBA perform classics including “Mamma Mia,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “SOS” and “Dancing Queen.” The peppy 90-minute set also includes tracks from “Voyage,” the reunion album the band released last year.
It’s a fusion of tribute act and 3D concert movie that transcends that description. At times it was possible to forget this wasn’t a live performance, though when the backing singers stepped forward to belt out “Does Your Mother Know,” a surge of live-music energy shot through the arena.
The four band members — two married couples during ABBA’s heyday, though now long divorced — got a rapturous ovation when they took a bow at the end of Thursday’s show, 50 years after they formed ABBA, and 40 years after they stopped performing live.
Watching one’s younger self perform must be a strange sensation, but the band members, now in their 70s, said they were delighted by the show.
“I never knew I had such amazing moves,” Ulvaeus said.
Lyngstad agreed: “I thought I was quite good, but I’m even better.”
Ulvaeus said the audience reaction was the most gratifying part of the experience.
“There’s an emotional connection between the avatars and the audience,” he said. “That’s the fantastic thing.”
Producers bill the show as “revolutionary.” Time will tell. Like the first audiences to watch a talking motion picture a century ago, attendees may leave wondering whether they are watching a gimmick, or the future.
The Times of London reviewer Will Hodgkinson judged the show “essentially an ABBA singalong with added sound and light show,” though he called the effect “captivating.” Writing in The Guardian, Alexis Petridis called the concert “jaw-dropping” and said “it’s so successful that it’s hard not to imagine other artists following suit.”
Gimmick or genius, “ABBA Voyage” is booking in London until May 2023, with a world tour planned after that.
The fans who attended Thursday’s show are just delighted ABBA is back.
“I’m so excited,” said Kristina Hagman, a Swede who has been a fan since the 1970s.
“I was bullied so much because you were not allowed to like ABBA at that time, because it was so commercial,” she said. “But now we are taking revenge.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/stars-and-royalty-watch-abbas-return-in-digital-stage-show/ | 2022-05-27T22:23:38Z |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — J.J. Spaun hopes he’s only getting started on the road to the FedEx Cup finale. Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth will have to wait another week.
As for Jason Day, his season is over.
Spaun made a late birdie for a 3-under 67 to take a one-shot lead Friday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening event in the PGA Tour postseason that no longer has three of its biggest stars for the weekend at the TPC Southwind.
Scheffler, the Masters champion and No. 1 player for the last five months, never quite recovered from what he could only describe as an “out-of-body experience” with his putting in the first round. He had birdie chances on two of the last three holes he couldn’t convert and his 68 was one shot short of making the weekend.
“Obviously, it’s really frustrating coming into the playoffs,” Scheffler said. “I was practicing really hard at home, actually playing really good, and I showed up and had the worst putting day ever. Golf smacks you in the face sometimes.”
McIlroy went from rough to gallery to fringe to bogey on his last hole for a 69 for only his second missed cut of the year. Spieth’s hopes of playing the weekend ended with a tee shot into the water on the par-3 14th that led to a 74.
At least they get to play next week in the BMW Championship, being high enough in the standings not to lose too much sleep over it.
Day opened with a 65 and was hopeful of a big finish to advance into the top 70 who made it to the next playoff event. Instead, the former world No. 1 dropped five shots over the last eight holes, shot 74 and missed the cut by one shot.
Day was among 31 players who started outside the top 70 in the FedEx Cup and missed the cut, meaning their season is over.
Rickie Fowler, who came in at No. 125, ended the back nine (double bogey) and front nine (bogey) poorly and shot 71. He was tied for 33rd, around for two more days but needing to contend to advance.
Spaun was at 11-under 129 and only looking ahead.
He was one shot ahead of Sepp Straka, who birdied his last three holes for a 66, and Troy Merritt, who had a 65. Merritt started at No. 64 in the standings, so this was just what he needed to make sure he would be moving on.
With a clear sky, hot sun and a little more wind, Spaun was as proud of his 67 on Friday as his 64 the day before. Mostly, he feels his game his coming around after going into a lull following his first PGA Tour title at the Valero Texas Open in early April.
“It’s so hard to be consistently good at the highest level. Some guys that do it like that, like Tiger and McIlroy and all those guys. It’s just insane how good they are for so long,” Spaun said. “I did it for a few months and then kind of fell off, but here I am kind of making my way back.”
Straka knows the feeling. He had not made it to the weekend since the Memorial in early June. And then he opened with rounds of 64-66.
“Hadn’t played great coming into this week. Missed a bunch of cuts coming in,” Straka said (in his case, “a bunch” would be six in a row). “But that’s golf. You’re going to have the ebbs and flows and just kind go with it.”
And off he went, especially at the end, when he finished with three straight birdies to get to 10 under.
Tony Finau, coming off two straight victories, had his 11th consecutive round at 68 or lower dating to the final round of the British Open. His 68 on Friday left him three behind.
Spaun didn’t feel as though he had much of a lead — one shot, not to mention 15 players within four shots of the lead and 36 holes still to play.
“It’s anyone’s weekend, and it’s going to mine,” he said playfully.
The first part for so many players was getting to the weekend, and two players who seized on the opportunity were Ryan Palmer and Lucas Glover.
Palmer is at No. 110 in the FedEx Cup, shot 67 and joined Finau, British Open champion Cam Smith (65) and others at 8-under 132.
Glover is No. 121. Even with a bogey on his final hole, his 68 put him four shots out of the lead.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s defense came up with two second-half safeties, and the Hawkeyes opened the season with a 7-3 win over South Dakota State on Saturday.
Neither team could do much offensively. Iowa finished with 166 yards of offense, while South Dakota State had 120. The two teams combined for more punts (21) than first downs (16).
“Obviously a very unusual scoring line,” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. “You’ve got 3 (in the first quarter), 2 (in the third quarter), 2 in the fourth. I’ve never been around a game like that. But we’ll take it today.”
Iowa ranked seventh nationally with four defensive touchdowns last season, so the Hawkeyes are used to getting points from that side of the ball. And they needed them on a day when the offense struggled.
“The standard’s been set,” said linebacker Jack Campbell, who recorded one of the safeties and finished with 12 tackles.
The first safety came after Iowa’s Tory Taylor had his punt downed at the South Dakota State 1-yard line in the third quarter. One play later, Campbell grabbed running back Isaiah Davis after he took the handoff and brought him down one yard short of getting out of the end zone.
The second safety came in the fourth, when Iowa’s Joe Evans sacked quarterback Mark Gronowski in the end zone on a second-and-11 play.
“We’re trying to score as much as we can on the defensive side, however we can do it” said Iowa safety Quinn Schulte.
The Hawkeyes kept South Dakota State pinned in its own territory for most of the game. Ten of Taylor’s punts were downed inside the Jackrabbits’ 20-yard line, including one at the 2 and the one at the 1.
“Tory did a great job,” Ferentz said. “I don’t think if I’ve ever seen a punter so involved in a game either.”
Taylor averaged 47.9 yards per punt.
“Field position was really tough for us,” South Dakota State coach John Stiegelmeier said. “It’s tough to go out there and mentally think we’ve got to go 98 yards against this defense.”
Iowa took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter on Aaron Blom’s 46-yard field goal. The only points for South Dakota State came on Hunter Dustman’s 44-yard field goal with 20 seconds left before halftime.
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras completed 11 of 25 passes for 109 yards. Leshon Williams had 72 rushing yards.
Gronowski was 10 of 26 passing for 87 yards. Davis had 18 carries for 50 yards.
INJURY REPORT
Iowa was without three offensive starters — wide receivers Keagan Johnson and Nico Ragaini, and running back Gavin Williams. All three missed time in preseason camp because of undisclosed injuries. Starting linebacker Jestin Jacobs left the game in the second quarter with an injury and did not return.
South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft, a second-team Associated Press FCS All-American last season, was injured after catching a pass in the first quarter and did not return.
THE TAKEAWAY
Iowa had one of the worst offenses in the nation last year despite a 10-win season, finishing 99th in scoring offense and 121st in total offense. Petras’ struggles led to plenty of boos from the sellout crowd at Kinnick Stadium, and with in-state rival Iowa State coming in next Saturday, there will be plenty of questions for Ferentz to answer. “I’ve still got a lot of confidence in him,” Ferentz said. “I think the noise on the outside is probably a lot louder than it is on the inside.”
South Dakota State, which fell to 2-10 all time against FBS teams, struggled to move the ball against Iowa’s defense, which was one of the best in the nation last season.
UP NEXT
South Dakota State: Hosts UC Davis next Saturday.
Iowa: Hosts Iowa State next Saturday.
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(The Hill) — Monkeypox has been found in 12 states and Washington, D.C., just weeks after it was first detected in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The agency has stressed that the virus, which spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, is not a high risk to the public.
However, the CDC did raise its warning level for monkeypox to a Level 2 concern, meaning Americans should be cautious when they travel but do not have to cancel their plans.
A person infected with monkeypox can form painful rashes and lesions. The virus lasts from two to four weeks, and a person is no longer contagious once the lesions heal.
Most of the cases in the U.S. have been found in men who have sex with other men. One case has been discovered in a woman who had engaged in heterosexual sex.
The U.S. has not reported any deaths from the monkeypox cases, and officials are working to contain cases by identifying who was exposed to the virus and getting them a vaccine.
There are currently more than 30 cases in the nation.
“The strain of the monkeypox virus affecting patients in this outbreak is the West African clade, and that is less severe than other known clades [such as] the Congo Basin clade, meaning that in historical outbreaks in Africa it has led to fewer deaths,” Jennifer McQuiston, deputy director for the CDC’s Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, said.
Here are the states known to have monkeypox cases:
California
California has at least six known monkeypox cases in the state. The first case was announced on May 27.
The patient was from Sacramento County and recently traveled to Europe. The individual was not hospitalized and was isolated at home.
Los Angeles County recorded its first case on June 2, saying the person recently traveled and was in close contact with someone who likely had the virus.
The individual was symptomatic but did not need to be hospitalized.
Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced the first monkeypox case in the state on May 26.
The first case was a young adult male who traveled to Canada, and a second case was reported about a man who was a close contact of the first individual, according to the state health department, Rocky Mountain PBS reported.
Since then, a third individual in Colorado was confirmed to have contracted monkeypox.
Florida
Florida has four recorded monkeypox cases in the state, with the first announced on May 22.
The first case was from an individual in Broward County who recently traveled outside the U.S.
Since then, two more cases have popped up in the area. CBS Miami reported that one of the cases was from a person who traveled internationally, and another was in a person who contracted the virus in Florida.
The CDC also reported a fourth case in the Sunshine State.
Georgia
The state announced its first monkeypox case on June 6 in a man from the Atlanta metropolitan area.
The man has a history of international travel and has been isolated in his home.
No further cases have been reported in Georgia so far.
Hawaii
Hawaii announced a probable monkeypox case on June 4 in a resident from the state.
The patient recently traveled to an area that is known to have cases, according to the state’s health department.
The person is in the hospital and in stable condition.
Illinois
The first case of monkeypox in Illinois was announced on June 2 in a man who recently traveled to Europe.
The individual was a resident of Chicago who was isolated at home and in “good condition,” according to the state.
A second case was announced a day later in another Chicago resident who was a close contact of the first man.
Massachusetts
The first case of monkeypox in the U.S. was found in Massachusetts and announced on May 18.
The case was in an adult male who recently traveled to Canada. The state said the individual was in the hospital and in good condition when the infection was announced.
No more cases have since been reported in the state.
New York
New York has confirmed seven people have contracted monkeypox after the first case was confirmed on May 26.
The state did not say where the individuals recently traveled but warned that those who have traveled to Portugal, Spain, the U.K., Canada or Central or Western African countries are more at risk to have the virus.
The state also said men who have sex with men and anyone that has close physical contact with others is at an elevated risk.
Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced the state’s first monkeypox case on June 2.
The case was in a Philadelphia resident, but no further information was given about the patient.
“The threat to Philadelphians from monkeypox is extremely low,” said Health Department Acute Communicable Disease Program Manager Dana Perella. “Monkeypox is much less contagious than COVID-19 and is containable particularly when prompt care is sought for symptoms.”
Utah
In Utah, the Salt Lake County Health Department issued an announcement on May 23 about two probable monkeypox cases.
The cases were in two adult males that lived in the same household. The two traveled internationally earlier in May.
The individuals had mild cases, according to the department, and were expected to fully recover.
Virginia
Virginia announced its first case of monkeypox on May 26 in a female resident.
The woman recently traveled to an African country where the monkeypox virus is present, according to the state.
She was isolated at home and did not require hospitalization.
Washington
Washington reported one case on May 27 and has since not seen any more recorded cases of monkeypox.
The state said the individual was isolated at home and did not need hospitalization, but did not disclose recent travel history.
None of the people exposed to the patient were considered possible positive cases.
Washington, D.C.
The District of Columbia announced its first monkeypox case on Monday in an individual who recently traveled to Europe.
Authorities said close contacts of the individuals are being monitored, and no further cases have been reported. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/here-are-the-states-with-monkeypox-cases/ | 2022-06-07T21:46:16Z |
MCLEAN, Va., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST) (the "Company") today announced that it will release second quarter 2022 results after the market closes on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Following the release, the Company will host a conference call and audio webcast for analysts and investors at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, July 29, 2022.
The webcast of the earnings call can be found at the following address: https://app.webinar.net/Dn1WKpOkRPb
To participate in the call, please use one of the following telephone numbers and request the Primis Financial Corp. earnings call. Participants are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes prior to the call start time.
Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (888) 346-2613
Participant International Dial-In Number: (412) 317-5168
A replay of the conference call will be available for 5 days at:
U.S. Toll-Free: (877) 344-7529
International: (412) 317-0088
Replay Access Code: 7372270
As of March 31, 2022, Primis Financial Corp. had $3.22 billion in total assets, $2.39 billion in total loans and $2.69 billion in total deposits. Primis Bank, the Company's banking subsidiary, provides a range of financial services to individuals and small- and medium-sized businesses through forty full-service branches in Virginia and Maryland and through certain internet and mobile applications.
Contact:
Dennis J. Zember, Jr., President and CEO
Matthew A. Switzer, EVP and CFO
Phone: (703) 893-7400
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Vertiv between April 28, 2021 and February 23, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until May 23, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Vertiv Holdings Co issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company could not adequately respond to supply chain issues and inflation by increasing its prices; (2) as a result of the increasing costs, Vertiv's earnings would be adversely impacted; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Second installment of a two-part satire.
Last week’s column was a satire about “man cards” — how they can be lost and how they can be earned back. In short, it was all about men.
This week’s column is a satire about women ... if you don’t count the parts about men.
♦ ♦ ♦
For more than a decade, a group of friends and I ran 20 miles or longer every Sunday morning. Sometimes we’d do it on Saturdays as well.
Every Sunday at 6:30 a.m. at Huddleston Elementary the usual suspects showed up: Al, four women, whom I’ll introduce in the next paragraph, and myself. There would be an occasional cameo appearance by various male runners, although none of them showed up on a regular basis. My guess is that it was because they couldn’t keep up with the women which, now that I think about it, is another good reason for having to surrender your man card.
As I said, my assumption was that the ladies were too intimidating for them because each one of them was a rather formidable runner. Paula held state age-group records in races of various distances. Kelly won the first four 50-kilometer races (31 miles) she ever ran. Valerie competed for the talented Atlanta Track Club’s women’s team. Susan completed somewhere in the neighborhood of a dozen 100-mile races. As I said earlier, formidable. Looking back on it now, I can see why they were intimidated. But they still could have at least shown up and hung in for a couple of miles. That way their man card would still be intact.
My point in mentioning all of that is this: Women can more than hold their own against men. I have never thought of women as the “weaker sex,” not by a long shot. If anything, just the opposite could be true.
My running example is just one of many. Here are a few others:
♦ When a woman gains 30 pounds around her midsection, in all likelihood it’s because she is about to give birth to another human being — perhaps the most painful experience in the world. (We’ll never know, because men will never experience it since it’s physically impossible. And even if it was possible, 100% of the men asked said they still wouldn’t, according to a survey I didn’t bother conducting because there was really no need). When a man gains 30 pounds around his midsection, however, it’s probably the result of too many PBR’s and pork rinds. (There’s got to be a country music song in there somewhere.)
♦ For the most part, women have always had the good sense not to run for the office of President of the United States. By comparison, in one year alone (2016), one-third of registered Republican males ran for it — and we all know how that turned out.
♦ Girls reach puberty before boys, some as early as 8 or 9. Boys have been known to reach puberty as late as — well, I’ll just say there are still a few of my fraternity brothers who aren’t there yet. There’s also Adam Sandler.
♦ Songs with girls’ names in the title are infinitely better than songs with boys’ names. Seriously, and be honest: Would you rather listen to “Daniel” by Elton John, or “Black Betty” by Ram Jam?
There are any number of jokes involving men and women. It’s no accident that men are usually on the receiving end of most of them, like:
♦ Wife: Would you like something for dinner?
Husband: What are my choices?
Wife: Yes and no.
♦ Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right, and the other is a husband.
I love this quote from a man who coaches both his high school boys’ baseball team and the girls’ softball team. So simple, yet so profound:
“Boys have to win to have fun, while girls have to have fun to win.”
The jury may always be out as to which is the weaker sex, but there’s no mystery about which is the wisest.
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Following up on last week’s column about man cards, I recently encountered a situation that seriously jeopardized mine. I was helping a friend move, and since there was only the two of us and we had no other option, he asked me to grab the other side of a rather heavy appliance. I should also mention that my back isn’t anywhere near what it used to be, nor is my capacity for lifting anything heavier than a bag of groceries.
I figured I had two choices: (1) politely decline and calmly explain my physical limitations, or (2) suck it up and give it a shot.
Being the wise and logical person that I am, I gave it my best. Shot, that is.
As best as I can tell, I’ll pay for that decision for the rest of my life. That, and helping with all of the other heavy appliances and the even heavier pieces of furniture as well.
Then again, I always have that incident in my back pocket as insurance — just in case keeping my man card is ever in doubt. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/scott-ludwig-r-e-s-p-e-c-t/article_ed7319ae-dd0b-11ec-aef5-cbfc092f8461.html | 2022-05-26T22:53:44Z |
BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After winning the fight against absolute poverty and completing the first centenary goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, the phrase "common prosperity" has gained prominence as China is determined to better the lives of more people.
"Chinese-style modernization is modernization featuring common prosperity and happiness for all, not just a few," President Xi Jinping said in his recent inspection in northeast China's Liaoning Province.
During his two-day visit which started Tuesday, President Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, called for coordinating the COVID-19 response with economic and social development, balancing development and security imperatives, fully and faithfully implementing the new development philosophy, and firmly promoting high-quality development.
China's northeast – comprising the three provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning – was once a thriving powerhouse on the back of traditional industries including steel, automobile and aircraft manufacturing, shipbuilding and petroleum refining. However, afflicted by deep rooted problems including an aging population, dwindling investment and talent outflow, the region gradually showed a sharp decline in its economic performance indicators.
In 2003, the CPC Central Committee launched a revitalization strategy for the region and in 2016, renewed an action plan of focused supportive measures.
Efforts should be made to promote common prosperity for all, advance the modernization of China's system and capacity for governance, and deepen the Party's full and rigorous self-governance, to set the stage for the 20th National Congress of the CPC, Xi told Liaoning officials during the visit.
Innovation-driven development
While visiting a robotics company on Wednesday in Shenyang, the provincial capital of Liaoning, President Xi pounded extra importance on independent innovation, which will facilitate the change of China from an economy of quantity to an economy and manufacturer of quality.
Xi called for immediate efforts to promote self-reliance in science and technology and a greater boost to secure the country's grip on core technologies in key fields and equipment manufacturing, while affirming the progress made by the company in independent innovation and industrialized development.
He highlighted the efforts to create a new pattern of development that is focused on the domestic economy but features a positive interplay between domestic and international economic flows, stressing that China would continue opening up to the world.
"We have full confidence in the revitalization of the northeastern region," he said on Tuesday in Jinzhou City, calling for accelerating industrial restructuring and meeting the requirements of reform and development in the new era.
In 2020, Liaoning Province, along with the other two northeastern provinces, achieved positive economic growth, a sign of the country's economic resilience against the backdrop of the world's worst pandemic in decades.
A sound business environment has also been formed. Official data in Liaoning shows that the number of market entities in the province reached 4.58 million, up 9.1 percent year-on-year. The number of scientific and technological small and medium-sized enterprises reached 18,158, up 34.6 percent year on year.
Xi: CPC is always with the people
President Xi also paid a visit to a local community in Huanggu District of Shenyang City, where he called for the renovation of old residential communities an important work to improve the quality of people's life, not just the living environment and amenities, but of community services as well.
More efforts should be made so that the people feel the CPC serves the people wholeheartedly and is always with the people, Xi said on Wednesday.
Considering China's aging population and increasing life expectancy of the elderly, aged care services should continue to expand, Xi said.
Xi also called for enhanced child care and development.
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- Joining Popular Sports Titles ForeVR Bowl and ForeVR Darts, Backyard Favorite Comes to the Metaverse as Family 'Happy Hour' Gets its Game On
- Now available on Oculus Quest 2, ForeVR Cornhole is available as a one-time purchase of $14.99 USD
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeVR Games, the leader in casual virtual reality (VR) gaming founded by Zynga, EA, and Glu veterans, today announced the launch of its third title, ForeVR Cornhole, which brings a new level of creative expression and an immersive VR experience to everybody's favorite backyard game. Joining other family friendly titles, ForeVR Bowl and ForeVR Darts, Cornhole is now available on Oculus Quest 2 for $14.99, complementing the company's growing library of interconnected IRL sports games.
"As we bring the best of casual gaming to VR, we knew we had to incorporate cornhole – the world's greatest backyard game," said Marcus Segal, Co-founder and CEO of ForeVR Games. "Even when you're playing in one of our out-of-this-world environments – say, on the moon – our custom physics make the game feel hyper-realistic. It'll bring out the same friendly competition you'll find at a backyard BBQ or tailgate, and everyone – whether that's your grandma or your old college buddy – will find themselves immersed in a world of fun."
ForeVR games offer immersive experiences mixed with AAA quality that bring the best of IRL games to VR. As with ForeVR's other hit games, Cornhole lets you celebrate wins with high fives and fist bumps and rock out to your favorite jukebox hits, just like you would in the real world.
Features of Cornhole include:
- Highly Customizable
- Better than IRL Immersive Environments
- Tailored Gameplay
ForeVR Cornhole is available in 22 languages, and players of all ages and abilities can participate since the game can be played seated or standing supporting single controller play.
To learn more about ForeVR Games and stay up-to-date on their latest releases, visit: ForeVRGames.com.
Founded by CEO Marcus Segal and CCO Mike Doom in July 2020, ForeVR Games is a global gaming company dedicated to making immersive games and experiences playable by people of all ages and abilities. The 44-strong team at ForeVR is creating category-leading games that bring VR to the masses with next-level social play, offering entertainment for everyone. ForeVR's debut game, ForeVR Bowl, is one of CNET's best Quest 2 games and one of Meta's Best of Quest 2021 in the Family Games and Social Experiences categories.
Contact:
John Vollmer
ForeVR@vsc.co
415.272.0836
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CherryRoad Technologies Inc., a leading integrator of enterprise software and digital technology solutions who is committed to building community engagement, has today announced, that the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Port of Los Angeles) has awarded the company a contract for IT Staffing Services for Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation Project. Under the terms of the agreement, CherryRoad will assist with the migration of the Port of Los Angeles' existing, on-premises Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) applications to the Oracle Cloud ERP.
The Port of Los Angeles, who has a strong commitment to developing innovative strategic and sustainable operations that benefit the economy and the quality of life for the region and the nation it serves, expects to transform its overall business processes related to accounting and fiscal management.
Once complete, the implementation will empower the Port of Los Angeles to build, innovate, automate, adapt with a self-updating ERP platform that gains new features every 90 days.
"Our partnership with Port of Los Angeles first began in 2016 when the Port of Los Angeles first engaged CherryRoad for technical support migrating from legacy applications," stated Tom Heldt, Executive Vice President at CherryRoad. "We are excited to continue in partnering with them as they engage in this important cloud modernization initiative."
At CherryRoad, our clients entrust us with the success of their IT solutions, whether we are delivering managed services and support for on-premise ERP, cloud-based application migration management, business intelligence, process optimization, strategic staffing, or change management consulting. Throughout our 38-year history, we have successfully partnered with hundreds of public sector and commercial clients to bridge communities through technology. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices across the U.S., we have earned a solid reputation for combining technology, organizational, functional, and vertical market expertise into practical solutions that deliver results – on time and budget. For more information, visit www.cherryroad.com.
The Port of Los Angeles, Southern California's gateway to international commerce, is located San Pedro Bay, 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. This thriving seaport not only sustains its competitive edge with record-setting cargo operations, but is also known for its groundbreaking environmental initiatives, progressive security measures and diverse recreational and educational facilities.
The Port of
encompasses 7500 acres, covers 43 miles of waterfront and features 27 cargo terminals, including container, dry and liquid bulk, breakbulk, warehouse and automobile facilities. Combined, these terminals
handle approximately 176 million metric revenue tons of cargo annually. In 2020, the Port moved 9.2 million TEUs, the fourth busiest year on record despite being in the midst of a global pandemic.
The Port of Los Angeles has a strong commitment to developing innovative strategic and sustainable operations that benefit the economy and the quality of life for the region and the nation it serves. As the leading seaport in North America in terms of shipping container volume and cargo value, the Port generates 954,000 regional jobs and $35 billion in annual wages and tax revenues. A proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles, the Port is self-supporting and does not receive taxpayer dollars.
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BOGOTA, Colombia, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sumitomo Corporation Andes S.A.S. (SCAN), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of the world's largest traders and investors in goods and services, together with Promigas, a leading energy distributor and transporter in South America, announced today their intent to collaborate on the development of Hydrogen mobility solutions in Colombia.
The purpose of this agreement is to establish a collaboration between the two companies to assess the opportunities related to hydrogen mobility within the Colombian marketplace. This includes studying and analyzing the market for developing a Proof of Concept, and then analyzing the potential of a commercially viable solution for the transportation and logistics sectors within the country.
"We are excited to begin this collaboration with Promigas, a widely-respected company and trusted partner within the energy industry," said Takahiro Saito, President, Sumitomo Corporation Andes. "I believe that Sumitomo's vast global network and resources, paired with Promigas' operational excellence and local knowledge, will make this collaboration a success."
"It is an honor to join forces with a global organization so rich in history, values and experience," said Mr. Juan Manuel Rojas Payán, President, Promigas. "Hydrogen is leading the revolution in mobility transformation, and our combined experience brings the right kind of resources together to create real, scalable solutions for the future mobility industry in Colombia, and even beyond."
Sumitomo Corporation in the Americas has emerged as a strong supporter of hydrogen technology, especially in the mobility space. Last year, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas invested in OneH2, a hydrogen production and distribution company providing fuel for immediate use, primarily for forklifts, throughout the United States. The company also joined the Japanese Hydrogen Forum, which is comprised of a group of leading Japanese affiliated companies with hydrogen businesses in the U.S. that are intent on providing the latest information regarding technology and policy in hydrogen energy sectors, including state-of-art integrated hydrogen solutions to support the adoption from governments throughout the country. Promigas has a proven track-record connecting markets in Peru and Colombia to stable energy sources and generating value through responsible environmental management.
Experience aside, both companies are rooted in values that go beyond business objectives and share the same vision of enriching society through sustainable development.
Established in 1996, Sumitomo Corporation Andes S.A.S. (SCAN) has offices in Bogota, Colombia; Lima, Peru; and Quito, Ecuador. SCAN is a part of Sumitomo Corporation's group companies in South America, collaborating with sister companies in this region such as SC Brazil, SC Argentina and SC Chile. As part of Sumitomo Corporation's global network, which comprises over 130 offices in over 60 countries and regions, SCAN is able to bring the best solutions and global resources to its partners and customers.
SCAN operates in a variety of business fields including agriculture, chemicals, metals and automotive, among others. The company is committed to creating and implementing innovative business opportunities to meet customer and societal needs, making good on the company's mission of enriching lives and the world. For more information, visit www.sumitomocorp.com.
For more than 45 years, Promigas has been connecting markets to sources of energy and generating value through responsible environmental management, always committed to sustainable development. This is how the company has led the natural gas revolution in Colombia and Peru. Promigas manages 21 companies dedicated to the transportation and distribution of natural gas, LNG, energy distribution and integrated solutions for industry. For more information, visit www.promigas.com.
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DES PLAINES, Ill., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americaneagle.com, a global digital agency and leading Progress Titanium Partner, is thrilled to announce that five of its customers have been named 2022 Progress Sitefinity Website of the Year Award winners. For more than a decade, the awards have recognized Sitefinity partners and customers for the exceptional digital experiences they deliver to customers and end users. The contest was open for all Sitefinity platform deployments that were launched or significantly upgraded in the past year.
- P.F. Chang's received the Best Digital Experience Award. The project featured a restructure to the latest version of Progress Sitefinity, including powerful integrations with its existing middleware.
- RDO Equipment Co. won the award for the Ecommerce category, featuring a freshly-branded Sitefinity-powered website that gave users a seamless ecommerce experience while exploring and shopping for equipment and parts.
- Affinity Plus Credit Union won the award for the Financial Services category. The project featured a modern and flexible content management system (CMS) to accommodate its recent influx of customers.
- National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) won in the Graphic Design category. The project included a complete site refresh with better navigation to provide resources for electricians across the country.
- Legal & General America won the award for the Personalization category as the new site utilizes segments and personas to enable customers to protect their loved ones and equip advisors with the tools they need to grow their business.
The 2022 Website of the Year Awards winners were evaluated across six categories of criteria — visual design, content, layout and navigation, complexity, innovation, and significance — selected through public voting with thousands of votes cast.
As a Progress Titanium Partner, Americaneagle.com is a top Sitefinity implementer with hundreds of certifications. A total of 16 Americaneagle.com clients have been awarded this coveted distinction over the past 10 years.
"We are proud of the great work the Americaneagle.com team has done for our customers on the robust Sitefinity platform," Anthony Svanascini, Americaneagle.com CEO, said. "It is an honor to be awarded five times this year, and it is yet another example of Americaneagle.com and Sitefinity's shared commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences."
"The Sitefinity Website of the Year Awards celebrate some of the most innovative digital experience implementations that are pushing the boundaries of customer engagement," said John Ainsworth, EVP Enterprise Application Experience Products, Progress. "We're thrilled to recognize Amercianeagle.com, who as an industry leader, has successfully created exceptional experiences for their customers through the power of Sitefinity."
For more information and to explore all of the winning websites, visit the "Website of the Year Awards" page.
Americaneagle.com is a full-service, family-owned digital agency that has been dedicated to providing best-in-class web design, development, hosting, post-launch support, and digital marketing services for over 25 years. With a global team comprised of 700+ skilled professionals and subject matter experts, Americaneagle.com focuses on achieving measurable results and exceeding goals for all of our clients. Thanks to our flexibility and expertise in a wide range of online services, we have the capabilities to handle any business at any size, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, government organizations, small online storefronts, large multi-channel retailers, and more.
Dedicated to propelling business forward in a technology-driven world, Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) helps businesses drive faster cycles of innovation, fuel momentum and accelerate their path to success. As the trusted provider of the best products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact applications, Progress enables customers to develop the applications and experiences they need, deploy where and how they want and manage it all safely and securely. Hundreds of thousands of enterprises, including 1,700 software companies and 3.5 million developers, depend on Progress to achieve their goals—with confidence. Learn more at www.progress.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Taylor Karg
taylor.karg@americaneagle.com
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: AMPE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the advancement of immunomodulatory therapies for the treatment of pain resulting from osteoarthritis in the knee and potentially other articular joints, today released the following letter to stockholders from its Chief Executive Officer, Mike Martino.
Dear Fellow Stockholders,
On behalf of the board and management team, we appreciate the support and patience you have demonstrated over the last several weeks. The purpose of this letter is to answer the questions we can currently answer in the context of our previously announced process to evaluate strategic alternatives for Ampion™ and Ampio. It is important to note that we won't comment about the earlier announcements regarding personnel and governance changes. Additionally, this letter does not address the previously announced internal investigation, which is ongoing. We know these questions are top of mind for many investors, but we simply cannot speak about these issues at the present time.
I would like to start with AP-013, a randomized, saline-controlled, double-blind Phase 3 clinical study evaluating the efficacy of an intra-articular injection of Ampion™ in adults with pain due to severe osteoarthritis of the knee ("AP-013") and key steps we are taking to determine if it's appropriate to conduct an additional trial or set of trials. Let's start with the evidence we have reviewed from the trial results. Compared to baseline, Ampion-treated patients have shown clear evidence of reduction of pain and improvement in function as early as 2 weeks after dosing which lasted up to 24 weeks. However, the saline control that Ampion was evaluated against in AP-013 and earlier trials is an active control, not a placebo, and it showed benefit as well. As a result, the pre-specified intent-to-treat population analysis of AP-013 did not demonstrate a statistical benefit of Ampion when compared with saline on either pain or function over the 12-week efficacy analysis period. According to the agreed upon Special Protocol Assessment ("SPA") with the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), the AP-013 trial was required to demonstrate a statistical benefit of Ampion when compared with saline on both endpoints (i.e., pain and function).
Additionally, while the per-protocol analysis of AP-013 was initially encouraging, additional scrutiny of the data and methodology supporting the analysis showed that the per protocol analysis was flawed. In particular, that analysis disproportionately captured the best performers from the Ampion-treated population and the worst performers from the saline-treated population. This is purely the result of applying the major protocol deviation criteria included in the protocol. However, the resulting per protocol analysis cannot be used as a basis for submission of a biologics license application to FDA.
On the positive side, we have reconfirmed that the AP-003-A trial, which reflected an enrollment of 329 symptomatic moderate-severe osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK) patients, demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in pain at 12 weeks compared to saline (p=0.004). Additionally, Key Opinion Leaders we've consulted with remain optimistic about the potential for designing a clinical trial that can show a beneficial effect, but there are obviously challenges that will need to be evaluated and weighed against other potential strategies available for Ampion and Ampio as a company.
We now have data in more than 1,500 Ampion-treated participants, and a like number of saline-treated patients, and we are merging all the data into a meta-analysis to inform potential designs for any future trial that we may conduct. We believe this will increase the probability of designing a trial in which Ampion may achieve a statistically significant benefit, and all design elements of the trial are currently under review, including endpoints, the statistical analysis plan, inclusion/exclusion criteria, improved subjective methods for evaluating pain at baseline, and trial monitoring and reporting elements.
It is also important to remember that AP-013 was intended as a confirmatory trial to AP-003-A. If our trial design is substantially different from our previous trials, we may be required to perform two pivotal trials.
Additionally, the trial may need to be conducted under a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) with FDA, with an agreed to statistical analysis plan. Until we gain more regulatory clarity, partnership discussions are understandably on hold. However, several potential partners have indicated their willingness to re-engage once we gain that clarity. The potential need for two pivotal trials, the regulatory pathway, and partner interest are among the top factors that we are considering as we evaluate our strategic alternatives.
Moving on to the COVID-19 program. As reported in May, we have found no clinically meaningful treatment effect signals from the Company's three COVID-19 clinical trials; AP-017, AP-018 and AP-019. In other words, we were unable to detect a statistically significant difference between Ampion and placebo for the primary endpoints of the trials, which were mortality and time to mechanical ventilation. Signs of potential Ampion benefit were seen in a few prespecified secondary endpoints. However, most of the secondary endpoints did not show a treatment benefit.
How did we go from "positive results" for inhaled Ampion in the 40-patient AP-014 trial to "no signal" in these trials? In general, small exploratory studies may show a large treatment effect because of the small denominator and should always be viewed as hypothesis generating rather than definitive. Historically, across all drug development categories, only a minority of phase 2 trials can be confirmed in larger phase 3 trials. This is the reason why FDA requires two successful pivotal phase 3 trials. Specific to Ampion, the AP-019 trial enrolled 129 participants and could not show a beneficial effect of Ampion compared with placebo as only 3 deaths or progression to respiratory failure occurred (the original primary endpoint). The AP-017 trial which studied intravenous Ampion compared with placebo enrolled only 35 participants and had a very slow enrollment rate. We determined that the evolving treatment landscape combined with the reduced incidence and severity of COVID had significantly curtailed our ability to enroll the required 200 subjects and, as such, the trial was closed because of the projected time to completion and financial commitment. AP-018 was a small Phase 1 study to document safety that enrolled 32 patients and failed to show a benefit.
Given these results and the changing Covid treatment landscape, we believe it would be an unwise use of investor funds to continue the COVID-19 program at this time. As a reminder, AP-017 and AP-019 were initiated on the premise they might support an Emergency Medical Use Authorization (EMUA) in what was then a bleak landscape for Covid treatments. However, several treatments have recently been approved for the treatment of COVID-19, including antibodies that inactivate the SARS-cov-2 virus that causes Covid, as well as drugs that prevent viral replication, and corticosteroids that have demonstrated a reduction in the severity of the disease. Additionally, the prevalence of vaccines and multi-shot vaccination protocols and the diminishing severity of emerging variants of Covid-19, such as Omicron, have all converged to confer immunity and reduce the number of ICU patients requiring respiratory support. These developments make Covid prevention and treatment a very crowded competitive space in which Ampion simply hasn't demonstrated sufficient benefits to be competitive.
I would like to highlight the following positive takeaways which should not be minimized. We now know that nebulized (inhaled) Ampion has an excellent safety profile, which can potentially open up additional target indications that involve lung inflammation which are potentially more promising than COVID-19. Additionally, we have been issued four significant patents in the space. If, how or when we continue to pursue development of Ampion for treatment of respiratory inflammation has yet to be determined; although, I can say it is not a near term project or priority.
Turning briefly to the financials, as of March 31, 2022, we had $28.8 million of cash and cash equivalents. We will be burning $1.2-$1.3 million per month through September 2022 primarily due to required close-out costs for all prior trials, both OAK and COVID-19 related. After September 2022, we project a burn rate of approximately $1.0 million per month, which we will seek to trim further (though as previously mentioned, Ampio is a very lean organization). Based on our current cash position and projection of operating expenses and capital expenditures, we believe we will have sufficient liquidity to fund operations into the second half of 2023. However, this estimate does not include the cost of funding new trials or programs or any other strategic alternatives nor any expense reductions. Rest assured we will be taking a very hard look at any additional expenses prior to committing to them.
To conclude, we are working diligently to evaluate all options to deliver value for stockholders, including but not limited to, additional trials for Ampion, evaluating other opportunities in our pipeline, leveraging our bioprocessing capability, and considering business development opportunities. We look forward to providing you future updates as our evaluation of these alternatives continues.
About Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the advancement of immunology-based therapies for the potential treatment of multiple inflammatory conditions (e.g., osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK) and other articular joints). Ampio's lead drug is Ampion™.
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Group advances from gold rating last year
LUXEMBOURG, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Group S.A., including Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. and Ardagh Glass Packaging, has been awarded the prestigious platinum rating – the highest sustainability ranking awarded by EcoVadis. The Platinum rating recognises Ardagh's responsible and sustainable business practices and underlines the scope and ambition of its sustainability efforts. Ardagh is now part of the top 1% of companies recognised with a platinum EcoVadis rating.
The new rating identifies Ardagh's performance and transparency across four appraisal themes - labour and human rights, environment, sustainable procurement and ethics. Ardagh's sustainability efforts have also recently been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
"The EcoVadis rating is an important sustainability rating for our customers to whom we supply infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging," said John Sadlier, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ardagh Group. "Together with our recent SBTi approvals, EcoVadis platinum rating demonstrates how we have integrated sustainability into every aspect of our operations. We really are delivering strong sustainability performance across our business."
Ardagh has a clear goal of alignment with the UN and Paris Climate Agreement of 2015 in achieving net zero emissions by 2050. For more on Ardagh's sustainability progress, including its latest sustainability reports, visit ardaghgroup.com/sustainability.
Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. Ardagh operates 65 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing more than 20,000 people with sales of approximately $10bn.
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Jeremiah Pfaff joins as Senior Vice President of Operations; Cathy Popick joins as Vice President
of Sales for Whipshots; Patrick O'Neill joins as Head of Creative
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB) today announced three appointments to its leadership team. Following the successful launch and expansion of Whipshots™, a cutting edge and unique alcohol-infused whipped cream, Starco Brands is adding additional operations, marketing, and sales expertise to support its accelerated multi-brand, multi-channel growth strategy. The new team additions join CEO Ross Sklar, Operations EVP Darin Brown, and Chief Marketing Officer David Dreyer.
"We are a modern-day invention factory, and our mission is clear: We only invent consumer products with behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement in the everyday. If it's not truly new, if it doesn't change behaviors, and if it doesn't spark excitement, then we won't pursue it," says Sklar. "These leaders exemplify best-in-class talent needed to create and commercialize leading-edge technologies and brands. This accelerates our incredible momentum and will allow us to realize projected milestones we've set for this rapidly growing public company."
Jeremiah Pfaff joins as Senior Vice President of Operations and, along with Brown, will manage supply chain, commercialization, manufacturing, and distribution. Brown and Pfaff also are senior executives at Sklar's manufacturing company, The Starco Group, a privately owned private label aerosol and liquid-fill manufacturer with a portfolio of innovative formulas and facilities spanning ten consumer product categories with limitless innovation potential.
Cathy Popick joins as Vice President of sales for Whipshots and, reporting to Dreyer, will spearhead Whipshots' continued breakthrough in new markets for instant-delivery, on-premise and off-premise retail. Popick comes to Starco Brands with considerable beverage alcohol sales leadership experience from Constellation Brands, DIAGEO, and Coors Brewing Company.
Patrick O'Neill joins as the company's Head of Creative and, along with Dreyer, will curate, direct and execute varying creative strategies within the Company. Patrick has created iconic work for some of the world's most iconic brands including: ABSOLUT, Pepsi, Gatorade, UNTUCKit, Visa, and the Grammys.
Developed by Starco Brands, Whipshots is a first-of-its-kind alcoholic whipped cream that is a party in a can and launched in 2021 with partner and global artist Cardi B. Whipshots is a playful shot of sophistication that will indulge your curiosity and senses. A Double Gold medal recipient in the 2022 SIP Awards and Gold medal recipient in the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, the boozy whipped cream is non-dairy (contains caseinate), does not require refrigeration and can be found next to other spirits at retail and in hospitality and entertainment locations. Follow Whipshots @whip_shots and visit whipshots.com for more information.
Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB) invents consumer products with behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement in the everyday. Today, its disruptive brands include: Whipshots, bringing the fun back to a stagnant alcohol category with the only alcohol-infused whipped cream in the market; Breathe, the first-ever air-powered aerosol cleaning line and hand-sanitizer spray that meet the Environmental Protection Agency's Safer Choice criteria; and Winona Popcorn Spray, bringing home the movie-going experience with the first indulgent theater-popcorn taste powered by air. A modern-day invention factory to its core, Starco Brands identifies whitespaces across consumer product categories. It draws upon a portfolio of innovative formulas and commercial manufacturing facilities spanning 10 product categories with limitless innovation potential. Starco Brands publicly trades on the OTC stock exchange. Visit www.starcobrands.com for more information.
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Producer, writer, actor, studio owner and philanthropist Tyler Perry shares the highs and lows of his decades-long career, and how he helped others along his way.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine sat down with bestselling author and award-winning actor and producer Tyler Perry (whose new project 'A Jazzman's Blues' premieres on Netflix late 2022) to discuss his rise to billionaire status and becoming one of the entertainment industry's most influential and inspiring leaders. Perry goes back to the start, exploring his abusive childhood and those who helped him find his passion as well as determination. He shares about the challenges that led to him living out of his car before he was finally able to catch a break, and the community he built around him from friends following the same dream. A well-known philanthropist, Perry discusses the creation of The Tyler Perry Foundation (for which he was awarded an honorary 2023 AARP Purpose Prize Award) that offers money to help people overcome the obstacles that he, too, once faced.
The following are excerpts from ATM's August/ September 2022 cover story featuring Tyler Perry. The issue is available in homes starting in August and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.
On his childhood in Louisiana:
"I have some survivor's guilt about that, because there are a lot of people I went to school with who did not make it, who ended up in prison, who ended up murdered, especially during the time of the crack cocaine infusion into America. I credit my getting out to my mother, my aunts, my grandmother—all these incredible women who prayed and taught me things and believed in me. Had I not had their examples and their straight-up backbone—their insistence that I make something of myself—I don't know where I'd be."
On hitting rock bottom:
"I spent all my money to put this play up, and it didn't work. After that, I tried again—many, many times—to produce the play. I would get different jobs between those times, but I'd quit to work on the play, and I ended up homeless. For three months, I lived in a Geo Metro that I was hiding from the repo man."
On Oprah Winfrey, and the teamwork that led to community success:
"I brought scripted material to the network with the crime-drama series The Haves and the Have Nots. It ran for eight seasons and is still the highest-rated show that was ever on the channel. For Oprah and me, it was important to show Black people that you can work together, that powers can come together and be successful."
On his production company's purpose:
"Thousands of people come through the gate every day to work here. And it's a beautiful thing. A lot of them are former prisoners who wouldn't have had this shot."
On the importance of his studio location
"The land itself was once a Confederate Army base, which meant there were people here fighting to keep my ancestors enslaved. From the moment I walked onto the property, I was haunted by it. So, as we built each of the 12 soundstages, we buried Bibles underneath them, as a way of refocusing the spirit of the place. I wanted this to be a place where everyone was welcome."
On casting Cicely Tyson:
"This woman had done so many amazing things, but she wasn't well compensated for it. She made $6,000 for Sounder, you know? I wanted to make sure she knew that there were people who valued her. So, she did one day of work on my 2007 film Why Did I Get Married? I paid her a million dollars. I loved working with her. And it makes me feel great that I was in a position to give this incredible woman some security in her latter years."
On creating The Perry Foundation:
"When you've been given a lot, you have to do a lot. And the need is great. I've tried to align myself with people who have the same sensibility when it comes to helping others."
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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2 wounded during high school graduation ceremony in Michigan
Published: May. 20, 2022 at 8:05 AM EDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
KENTWOOD, Mich. (WXMI) - Two people were hit by gunfire during a high school graduation ceremony in Michigan Thursday night.
A woman and a teenage boy are expected to be OK.
The Crossroads Alternative High School was holding a graduation for about 60 students in Kentwood at the time.
The shots were fired near East Kentwood High School’s football stadium, which hosted the ceremony.
A middle school concert was also taking place at the same time in the East Kentwood auditorium.
The Kent County Sheriff’s office says the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.
The suspect fled the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
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"VITAVATE™ Encourages You to 'Fill Your Cup First™' with Launch of Premium, Powdered Vitamin Formulas to Support Your On-the-Go Lifestyle - Available on Amazon"
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VITAVATE™ is a new female-founded, Black-owned premium dietary supplement brand intentionally designed to support heart health, energy, and focus.
With over 30 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance, founder Lori White and her team partnered with industry-leading food scientists to research and develop VITAVATE's high-quality proprietary blend. After several years, VITAVATE was born – produced with effective, easy-to-consume, and flavorful formulas to support 'HEART' health, promote 'FOCUS,' and sustain 'ENERGY.'
VITAVATE's HEART formula was developed in response to the troubling statistics that heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, notably, 49% of Black women over the age of 20 have heart disease in the US.
VITAVATE's ENERGY and FOCUS formulas were inspired by the women in Lori's life who consistently hold multiple roles. Over the years, Lori and her friends worked to keep all the balls in the air. Thus, a much-needed 'pick-me-up' was developed to better meet the multiple demands they each faced daily.
"As a family venture, VITAVATE has been a labor of love and intention," says Lori. "I wanted to use my professional expertise and network to create a product that would address the challenges I faced in my wellness journey. At VITAVATE, we want to "Fill Your Cup First™" - so you are fully empowered to be your best!"
VITAVATE products are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, contain prebiotics, and sweetened with stevia. Each formula contains various vitamins and minerals in a powdered form.
The strawberry-flavored Energy supplement contains green tea and ginseng extracts, fiber, magnesium, choline, ginger root, grape seed extract, and PABA.
The lemon-flavored Heart supplement is a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium, selenium, taurine, and fiber.
The orange-flavored Focus supplement contains vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin A, choline, and fiber.
Each variety of VITAVATE is sold in pouches of 15 packets (6 -7grams of product per packet) for $37.00 USD. VITAVATE products are available for purchase on Amazon and VITAVATE.com. VITAVATE is a proud member of Amazon's Black Business Accelerator and the Fifteen Percent Pledge program supporting Black-owned brands. Connect with VITAVATE here: https://linktr.ee/vitavateofficial
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Conference Call to be Held on August 11, 2022
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: THMO), a market leader in automated cell processing tools and services in the cell and gene therapy field, today announced that the Company will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provide a corporate strategic update on Thursday, August 11, 2022. A conference call and webcast will follow at 12:00 p.m. PT/ 3:00 p.m. ET.
To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-844-889-4331 (domestic), 1-412-380-7406 (international) or 1-866-605-3852 (Canada). To access a live webcast of the call, please visit: https://thermogenesis.com/investors/news-and-events/events-webcasts/.
A webcast replay will be available on ThermoGenesis' website for three months by visiting the Investor page of the Company's website at www.thermogenesis.com.
About ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc.
ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc. develops, commercializes, and markets a range of automated technologies for CAR-T and other cell-based therapies. The Company currently markets a full suite of solutions for automated clinical biobanking, point-of-care applications, and automation for immuno-oncology, including its semi-automated, functionally-closed CAR-TXpress™ platform, which streamlines the manufacturing process for the emerging CAR-T immunotherapy market. For more information about ThermoGenesis, please visit: www.thermogenesis.com.
Company Contact:
Wendy Samford
916-858-5191
ir@ThermoGenesis.com
Investor Contact:
Paula Schwartz, Rx Communications
917-322-2216
pschwartz@rxir.com
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BEIJING, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new vlog series of China Factory Story, Fenjiu, Soul of Chinese Liquor, has recently been released. This is the fourth piece of this 10-episode vlog series, which is jointly produced by the National Brand Project Office of Xinhua News Agency, China Economic Information Service and Fenjiu Group.
The 10 episodes tell Fenjiu's liquor-making stories, from raw grain in green production base, a bottle of fragrant Fenjiu on the table, clear karstic water sources 800 meters underground, to modern workshops adopting time-honored techniques, which all speak of Fenjiu's craftsmanship, pursuit for excellence with a pragmatic approach, and spirits of staying true to tradition and innovation in brewing mild aromatic Baijiu.
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Anti-abortion activist is charged with stalking a California doctor who provides abortions
By Hannah Sarisohn and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
A Los Angeles man is facing multiple charges after prosecutors allege he was part of a group of anti-abortion activists who targeted a women’s health clinic and stalked a doctor who provides abortion services, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
Aaron Jonathan Hurley is accused of participating in the invasion of a clinic and vandalizing a statue of the Madonna and Child with fake blood at the San Francisco General Hospital, the district attorney’s office said in a news release.
Hurley is charged with felony stalking, as well as misdemeanor charges of obstructing freedom of access to a clinic, vandalism, trespassing with intent to interfere and interfering with a business, according to a criminal complaint filed Thursday.
CNN has reached out to Hurley and his representatives for comment. He was arraigned Thursday and pleaded not guilty, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a DA’s office spokesperson. He was released on his own recognizance, and the judge ordered him to stay away from the doctor.
Abortion clinics and doctors who provide abortions are under renewed attention following a leaked draft of a Supreme Court majority opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, which guarantees a federal right to abortion. Votes and language in opinions could change before a formal decision is released, likely in late June. But revelation of the draft has left activists on both sides of the abortion debate bracing for a reality in which abortion rights are left up to state legislatures.
Even if Roe is overturned, the right to an abortion is protected by state law in California until the fetus is considered viable and in cases where the procedure is necessary for the patient’s health.
On March 13, Hurley and others allegedly “defaced and damaged” a bronze statue of the Madonna and Child at the hospital by covering it in fake blood and stickers with the name of a doctor who — among other health care services — provides abortions, the DA’s office said.
The next day, Hurley and others allegedly trespassed in the Women’s Options Center at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, which offers abortion services. The group included a woman who allegedly pretended to be seeking counseling to get a nurse to come to the door, at which point members of the group “came out from hiding” and ran through the door and into the clinic, the release said.
Hurley and others “barged into the clinic and began filming patients and staff. Staff reported that these protesters were attempting to barge into operating rooms,” the release said.
The group also allegedly entered the clinic where the doctor being targeted works and were “chanting the doctor’s name and, ‘We know who you are, we know what you do,'” according to the DA’s office, which added that the group “harassed staff and patients, causing them to fear for their safety.”
Later that night, Hurley and others allegedly placed stickers that said “a killer lives in your neighborhood” on the doctor’s front door and at their neighbors’ houses, the DA’s office said. The group is also accused of placing flyers around the doctor’s neighborhood with a QR code that led to a website that “specifically named the doctor, provided false, inflammatory claims about abortion procedures, and attacked the doctor for providing abortion services.”
“The doctor was frightened for their safety and the safety of their family, given that the doctor was targeted at both their home and work,” the DA’s office said, adding the medical professional “was forced to change their entire personal routine and route to work out of fear for their safety.”
Another individual allegedly connected with the anti-abortion group’s actions “was cited and released,” and an arrest warrant is pending for another suspect, the DA’s office said, adding the investigation is ongoing.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. ("Greenidge" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GREE). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.
The investigation concerns whether Greenidge and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On February 2, 2022, Greenidge announced selected preliminary operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020. Among other results, the Company reported that it "[e]xpects GAAP Net Loss of $(51) to $(41) million, including a noncash goodwill impairment charge related to the Support.com business of $42 to $47 million[.]"
On this news, Greenidge's stock price fell $1.51 per share, or 11.93%, to close at $11.15 per share on February 2, 2022.
Then, on June 30, 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ("DEC") issued a statement "announc[ing] its denial of the Title V air permit renewal for the Greenidge Generation, LLC, facility located in the town of Torrey, Yates County. "DEC stated that it had "determined the permit renewal application does not demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Based on DEC's review of the specific facts and circumstances presented, this natural gas-fired facility's continued operations would be inconsistent with the statewide greenhouse gas emission limits established in the Climate Act. "DEC specified that "[a]mong the factors considered was the dramatic increase in greenhouse gas emissions from the facility since the passage of the Climate Act, driven by the change in the primary purpose of its operations. Rather than solely providing energy to the state's electricity grid, the power plant now primarily provides energy behind-the-meter to support the demands of Greenidge's energy-intensive proof of work cryptocurrency mining operations."
On this news, Greenidge's stock price fell $0.20 per share, or 7.3%, to close at $2.54 per share on June 30, 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
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Indiana man kills 2, holds 2 at gunpoint during home burglary, troopers say
AUBURN, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - Troopers in Indiana have identified two people killed and two people arrested after an armed man confronted the four inside his home on Monday morning.
Indiana State Police tell WPTA that 36-year-old Rameica Lasharon Moore of Fort Wayne and 22-year-old Dylan Scott Morefield of Churubusco died in what investigators are calling a home burglary.
Multiple agencies responded to the home in DeKalb County to two suspected burglars being held at gunpoint. They also found the other two dead inside the home.
Troopers believe the homeowner, who was not identified, was confronted by four armed intruders and responded by producing his own weapon and firing.
Authorities arrested 42-year-old Tabitha L. Johnson and 42-year-old Shaun T. Kruse, both of Fort Wayne, on felony murder and burglary counts. Both are being held at the DeKalb County Jail.
People can be charged with murder in Indiana if a death occurs while they are committing a felony, even if they don’t directly take another life.
Troopers have not filed charges against the homeowner.
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NEWPORT, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
SECURITIES FRAUD INVESTIGATION UPDATE:
1. Before markets opened on May 4, 2022, BRCC filed to remove public listing of securities held by public investors.
a. SEC Filing to remove public listing of securities
2. After markets closed on May 4, 2022, BRCC registered new shares authorizing private investors (insiders) to sell their stock to the public.
a. Notice of Effectiveness
b. Primary Offering
3. On May 5, 2022, Black Rifle's stock price opened down approximately 20% to $11.80 (down from $33.11 a share as of the closing price on April 11, 2022).
SO, WHAT:
If you purchased Black Rifle Coffee's stock (BRCC, BRCC-WT), you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
To join the prospective class action, see prior press releases about The Black Rifle Coffee Securities Fraud Investigation:
Black Rifle Coffee (BRCC) Securities Fraud Investigation
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2 people and shooter die in shooting outside Iowa church
Published: Jun. 2, 2022 at 9:15 PM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Two people and a shooter died in a shooting outside a church in Ames, Iowa.
The Story County Sheriff’s Office says two people and a male shooter died in the Thursday night shooting outside the Cornerstone Church.
The church is on the outskirts of Ames, near Interstate 35, about 30 miles north of Des Moines.
The sheriff’s office didn’t give details about the shooting but told reporters that they received multiple calls at 6:51 p.m.
The sheriff’s office says there was no longer a threat to the public.
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Best Lawyers in America recognizes 3 from Dallas trial boutique
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three trial attorneys from the Dallas boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, are included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America.
Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, along with partner Ben Stewart, are each featured among the country's top commercial litigation attorneys. Additionally, Mr. Bailey was selected among the top appellate attorneys.
Mr. Bailey is a nationally known trial and appellate attorney, representing clients in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and the Packers and Stockyards Act. In addition to Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, the National Trial Lawyers, Texas Lawyer, BTI Consulting, Lawdragon, and Texas Super Lawyers.
With a practice focused on high-stakes disputes, business owners regularly turn to Mr. Brauer when facing allegations of fraud or deceptive practices in commercial transactions, breaches of fiduciary duties, and litigation relating to non-compete agreements. He also assists clients with disputes involving the sales and acquisitions of businesses. His work has earned multiple professional honors from Chambers USA, BTI Consulting, D Magazine, Texas Lawyer, and Texas Super Lawyers.
Mr. Stewart represents clients in federal and state courts in matters involving contractual disputes, breaches of fiduciary duties, insurance coverage, officer/director liability, and other complex litigation. He also serves as a mediator and assists companies with both internal and governmental investigations. In addition to his Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers.
Selection to The Best Lawyers in America is based on confidential evaluations by attorneys in the same practice area and from the same geographic region. For the full listing, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.
About Bailey Brauer PLLC
Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals, and class actions. Learn more about the firm at: http://baileybrauer.com.
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CUTE: Baby seal breaks into New Zealand home
Published: Aug. 20, 2022 at 10:52 AM CDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
MT. MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (CNN) - A baby fur seal broke into a marine biologist’s family home in New Zealand.
The marine biologist, Phil Ross, told CNN the seal managed to get into the house through one of the cat doors.
According to Ross, the family cat seemingly provoked the animal.
Ross said that his wife was able to encourage the seal out of the house and into the garden.
She then called the department of conservation ranger to get the baby fur seal to a safe place.
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MIAMI, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HMTV) ("Hemisphere" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Financial Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Net revenues were $54.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $3.7 million, or 7%, as compared to $50.5 million for the comparable period in 2021. Subscriber revenue decreased $0.2 million, or 1%, primarily due to a decline in U.S. cable subscribers, offset in part by contractual rate increases and new launches of our Cable Networks. Advertising revenue decreased $0.2 million, or 1%, driven by a decline in ad sales at our Cable Networks. Other revenue increased $4.1 million driven primarily by the licensing of content to third parties.
Net revenues were $103.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $14.9 million, or 17%, as compared to $88.0 million for the comparable period in 2021, primarily due to the inclusion of Pantaya, which the Company acquired on March 31, 2021. Subscriber revenue increased $12.0 million, or 23%, primarily due to the inclusion of Pantaya. Advertising revenue decreased $0.1 million, driven by a decline in ad sales at our Cable Networks. Other revenue increased $3.0 million, driven primarily by the licensing of content to third parties.
Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were $56.4 million, an increase of 30%, as compared to $43.3 million for the comparable period in 2021. Operating expenses were $110.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 46%, as compared to operating expenses of $75.8 million for the same period in 2021. The increase in the current quarter is primarily due to higher programming and personnel costs, as well as legal and financial advisory fees incurred in connection with the Proposed Transactions (as defined below). The increase in the six-month period, is also due to the inclusion of Pantaya's expenses, principally programming, marketing, streaming delivery, personnel costs, and third-party distribution fees, as well as an increase in depreciation and amortization expense.
Net loss attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $3.9 million, as compared to net loss of $6.3 million for the comparable period in 2021. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $17.1 million, as compared to net income of $27.1 million for the comparable period in 2021, as the prior year period benefitted from a one-time non-cash gain of $30.1 million recognized on the existing 25% equity interest in Pantaya upon the step acquisition of the remaining 75% equity interest.
Adjusted EBITDA was $10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $12.3 million for the same period in 2021. Adjusted EBITDA was $15.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $28.0 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to operating losses at Pantaya.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $251.0 million in debt and $28.9 million of cash. The Company's gross leverage ratio was approximately 7.0x, and net leverage ratio was approximately 6.2x (each as calculated below).
The following tables set forth the Company's financial performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, as well as select financial data as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
The following table presents estimated subscriber information (unaudited):
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Within Hemisphere's second quarter 2022 press release, Hemisphere makes reference to the non-GAAP financial measure, "Adjusted EBITDA." Whenever such information is presented, Hemisphere has complied with the provisions of the rules under Regulation G and Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. When presenting Adjusted EBITDA, Hemisphere's management adds back (deducts) from net (loss) income attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc., net loss attributable to non-controlling interest, depreciation expense, amortization of intangibles, gain from FCC spectrum repack and other, other expense, net, (gain) loss on equity method investment activity, interest expense and other, net, transaction and non-recurring expenses, income tax expense, and stock-based compensation. The specific reasons why Hemisphere's management believes that the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors regarding Hemisphere's financial condition, results of its operations and cash flows has been provided in the Form 8-K filed in connection with this press release. A reconciliation of net (loss) income attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. to Adjusted EBITDA can be found above in the table that sets forth Hemisphere's financial performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
Proposed Transactions
On May 9, 2022, the Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired for $7.00 per share in cash by a subsidiary of Gato Investments LP ("Gato"), a portfolio investment of Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. ("Searchlight"). The offer price per share of common stock represents a premium of approximately 86% over Hemisphere's closing share price on May 6, 2022, the last trading day prior to announcement and a premium of approximately 63% over the 30-day volume weighted average share price for the period ended May 6, 2022. Upon completion of the transaction, Hemisphere will become a private company wholly-owned by Gato.
A special committee (the "Special Committee") of the Board of Directors of Hemisphere (the "Board"), comprised solely of independent and disinterested directors and advised by its own independent legal and financial advisors, unanimously recommended that the Board approve the transaction and determined it was in the best interests of Hemisphere and its disinterested shareholders. Acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee, the members of the Board unanimously approved the transaction and recommends that shareholders vote in favor of the transaction.
The merger agreement includes a 30-day "go-shop" period that expired on June 7, 2022, during which Hemisphere actively solicited and considered alternative acquisition proposals. Hemisphere does not intend to communicate developments regarding the process unless and until Hemisphere determines that additional disclosure is required or desirable.
The merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval by Hemisphere stockholders, receipt of certain regulatory approvals and the consummation of the Pantaya transaction described below.
On May 9, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement to sell Pantaya to TelevisaUnivision in exchange for $115 million in cash plus TelevisaUnivision's Puerto Rican radio business, subject to certain adjustments. The prior description is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibits 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Conference Call
In light of the above proposed transactions, as is customary during the pendency of an acquisition, Hemisphere will not be hosting a conference call in conjunction with its second quarter 2022 earnings release. For further detail and discussion of our financial performance, please refer to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Hemisphere may contain certain statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words "targets," "plans," "believes," "expects," "intends," "will," "likely," "may," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "should," "would," "could," "might," "expect," "positioned," "strategy," "future," or words, phrases or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to change, and actual results may materially differ from those set forth in this press release due to certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause or contribute to changes in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to deterioration of general economic conditions, political instability, social unrest, and public health crises, such as the occurrence of a global pandemic like COVID-19, either nationally or in the local markets in which Hemisphere operates, Puerto Rico's uncertain political climate, as well as delays in the disbursement of earmarked federal funds on the local economy and advertising market, the effects of extreme weather and climate events on Hemisphere's business as well as Hemisphere's counterparties, customers, employees, third-party vendors and suppliers, changes in the distribution and viewing of television programming, including the expanded deployment of personal video recorders, subscription and advertising video on demand, internet protocol television, mobile personal devices and personal tablets and their impact on advertising and affiliate revenue, short and long-term migration shifts in Puerto Rico, Hemisphere's ability to timely and fully recover proceeds under our insurance policies and Hemisphere's ability to successfully integrate acquired assets, in particular, Pantaya, and achieve anticipated synergies, statements relating to Hemisphere's future financial and operating results (including growth and earnings), plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. The foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements set forth in Hemisphere's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including Hemisphere's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10-K. If one or more of these factors materialize, or if any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, Hemisphere's actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We may also be faced with unforeseen risks and uncertainties related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Gato, a portfolio investment of Searchlight. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, (1) the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental or regulatory approvals of the merger that could reduce the anticipated benefits of or cause the parties to abandon the merger; (2) risks related to the satisfaction of the conditions to closing (including the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or the necessary approvals of the Company's stockholders) in the anticipated timeframe or at all; (3) the risk that any announcements relating to the merger could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company's common stock; (4) disruption from the merger making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships, including retaining and hiring key personnel and maintaining relationships with the Company's customers, vendors and others with whom it does business; (5) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement entered into in connection with the merger; (6) risks related to disruption of management's attention from the Company's ongoing business operations due to the merger; (7) significant transaction costs; (8) the risk of litigation and/or regulatory actions related to the merger or unfavorable results from currently pending litigation and proceedings or litigation and proceedings that could arise in the future; (9) other business effects, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions; (10) the ability to meet expectations regarding the timing and completion of the merger; (11) information technology system failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity, malware or ransomware attacks; and (12) changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date hereof, and Hemisphere undertakes no obligation to update publicly such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
About Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.
Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (HMTV) is the only publicly traded pure-play U.S. media company targeting the high-growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with leading television, streaming and digital content platforms. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Hemisphere owns and operates five leading U.S. Hispanic cable networks, two Latin American cable networks, the leading broadcast television network in Puerto Rico, the leading Spanish-language subscription streaming service in the U.S., a Spanish-language content distribution company and has an ownership interest in a leading broadcast television network in Colombia.
Contact:
Edelman Smithfield for Hemisphere Media Group
Ashley Firlan
917-640-4196
Ashley.Firlan@edelman.com
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David Long, CEO of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), issued the following statement as President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law:
On behalf of our 4,000 contractors across America, NECA has supported the push for bipartisan legislation that provides the investment and resources to help America's domestic manufacturing capabilities for economic growth. I would like to thank Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Pelosi, and all the members of Congress who worked in a bipartisan fashion to prioritize America's future. This legislation will create new job opportunities for our contractors and their employees and will ensure our nation's economic competitiveness.
NECA applauds President Biden for signing the CHIPS and Science Act into law. Over the past year, NECA has been working with the Biden Administration and members of Congress to invest in America's economic growth, national security, and supply chain reinforcement to maintain U.S. global competitiveness.
NECA contractors are ready to go to work with its partners to build America's newest innovation of semiconductor chips and manufacturing plants in America. NECA applauds President Biden for signing this critical legislation into law today.
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is a National Trade Association and the leading voice of the $202 billion electrical contracting industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA collectively represents over 4,000 electrical contractor members served by 118 local Chapters across the country. NECA employs a unionized workforce with contracts collectively bargained with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
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U.S. software company grows its European presence via partnership with leading university medical center
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today InsightRX, a precision dosing intelligence company, announced that Amsterdam UMC, a large university medical center in the Netherlands, is using its InsightRX Nova platform to practice model-informed precision dosing at the point of care. The center implemented InsightRX Nova across two hospital locations for inpatient therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) as well as use in outpatient clinics. InsightRX Nova delivers dosing guidance for patients who are prescribed one of four common antibiotics, in addition to patients who are receiving busulfan as part of a conditioning regimen before a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. The medical center is also serving as an InsightRX research partner for tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and cyclosporin, which are used to combat solid organ transplant rejection.
InsightRX Nova provides a preferred pharmacokinetic (PK) model for each drug as well as a selection of alternative models for key subgroups, such as obese patients or those in intensive care. The platform also provides simultaneous analysis of data at the population level as well as at the individual level; errors and outliers are transparent to users. The platform's PK models are improved over time, and can be updated to account for specific characteristics of patients within the institute.
InsightRX Nova also allows for the exploration of new covariates based on clinical hypotheses. The platform has already helped Amsterdam UMC recognize abnormally high predicted renal function levels and underpredicted vancomycin exposure among an immobile patient population, leading the team to adjust its covariate-model to correct for underprediction.
"We selected InsightRX Nova because we wanted to move to a state-of-the-art system which uses more sophisticated pharmacokinetic models, as that leads to better dosing recommendations," said Imke Bartelink, PharmD, PhD, hospital pharmacist at Amsterdam UMC. "Now, we no longer face restrictions on adding covariates or estimating variability within the PK models, which means we are better able to improve predictions for an individual patient."
InsightRX Nova has self-certified CE marking in six European countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The platform's CE mark was a key consideration in Amsterdam UMC's selection process, as it confirms that InsightRX Nova meets applicable health, safety and environmental requirements and has passed European regulatory requirements and conformity procedures.
Since implementing the platform in March 2022, Amsterdam UMC has trained approximately 40 clinical pharmacists on six InsightRX Nova modules, and plans to add three additional modules in the near future. An integration between Epic and InsightRX is also planned to facilitate and reduce copy errors.
"We are pleased to support Amsterdam UMC's pharmacists as they practice model-informed precision dosing in both the inpatient and outpatient setting," said Sirj Goswami, CEO and co-founder of InsightRX. "We look forward to continuing to grow our presence in Europe. We are eager to work with institutions like Amsterdam UMC to expand the benefits of model-informed precision dosing to other therapeutic areas, such as mycophenolate and cyclosporin."
InsightRX is a healthcare technology company that has developed a cloud-based platform for precision medicine and clinical analytics designed to individualize treatment at the point of care. The platform leverages patient-specific data, pharmacology models, and machine learning to understand each patient's unique pharmacological profile, and can be integrated seamlessly within a clinical workflow.
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Megan Moriarty
Amendola Communications for InsightRX
913.515.7530
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Clarity announced that it advised Utah-based XPS Technologies (XPS), a leading provider of multi-carrier ecommerce parcel shipping technology and solutions, in its acquisition by Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, in a transaction valued at up to $USD 140 million over two years.
XPS provides its cloud-based multi-carrier parcel shipping solutions directly to small-, medium- and large-sized ecommerce shippers. It also provides a white-label shipping platform to logistics services providers. The XPS platform helps customers streamline their ecommerce supply chain and reduce transportation costs by automatically importing orders, comparing carrier rates, printing shipping labels for all major carriers, and tracking through final delivery. The XPS platform is even more powerful with its integrations to leading ecommerce marketplaces, ERP providers and supply chain platforms.
"John Cooper, Susan Blanco and the Capital Clarity team were highly instrumental in enabling XPS to accomplish this monumental transaction. Capital Clarity's deep expertise in both the ecommerce and enterprise software industries enabled us to secure the ideal strategic partner to significantly enhance the trajectory of our business in both domestic and international markets." said Wasaga Clack, CEO of XPS Technologies.
"XPS complements our significant recent investments in the ecommerce fulfillment and shipping solutions domain," said Edward J. Ryan, Descartes' CEO. "We welcome the XPS customers, employees and partners to the Descartes community and, together, look forward to helping the community manage the full lifecycle of domestic and international ecommerce shipments."
Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use its modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Descartes' headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and the company has offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com.
Capital Clarity offers a refined approach to investment banking that emphasizes long-term partnership with investors and management teams. Our leadership team has a combined experience of 80 years in financial advisory, mergers & acquisitions, corporate development and private equity. We combine advisory expertise with deep industry knowledge and long-standing buyer and investor relationships to create successful outcomes for our clients. Ecommerce software and cross-border M&A are among Capital Clarity's areas of focus and expertise.
John Cooper
Managing Partner
coop@capital-clarity.com
(415) 237-3242
Susan Blanco
Managing Partner
susan@capital-clarity.com
(415) 320-1582
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Longtime Volunteers Take the Helm to Lead Global Type 1 Diabetes Non-Profit Organization
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, announces the appointment of Grant Beard and Michelle Griffin as Chair and Vice Chair of the International Board of Directors, respectively. As leaders of JDRF's highest governing body, Beard and Griffin will ensure the continuance of accelerating the organization's mission progress.
"As a volunteer-driven organization, JDRF relies on the support and leadership of the T1D community to help drive toward our ultimate goal of curing T1D," said Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D., JDRF Chief Executive Officer. "We are fortunate to have two remarkable and caring new leaders in Grant Beard and Michelle Griffin, who will help JDRF advance to our next chapter."
Grant Beard, his wife Susan, and family first joined JDRF following their daughter Emily's T1D diagnosis in 2006. As a member of the JDRF Metro Detroit/Southeast Michigan Chapter (now the Michigan and Northern Ohio Chapter), Beard served as President of the Chapter's Board of Directors, later joining JDRF's International Board of Directors, where he chairs the Audit & Risk and Finance committees. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the JDRF T1D Fund, JDRF's innovative venture philanthropy fund. Professionally, Beard is Executive Operating Partner, LP, and Co-investor at Blue Point Capital Partners.
"Working with my colleagues on JDRF's International Board of Directors to drive mission impact has been a deep honor," said Beard. "Michelle and I, in partnership with our fellow JDRF leaders, will continue to move our mission forward. Today, given where the science is, we have an unprecedented opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those living with T1D–here and around the world."
Michelle Griffin and her husband Tom Parker have actively been involved in JDRF since their son Cameron was diagnosed with T1D in 2007. Throughout the years, Griffin has become a pillar in the Northern California T1D community, holding leadership roles within JDRF's Northern California Chapter, including Vice President of Volunteer Engagement and Chair of the Nominating and Board Development Committee. In addition to her localized work, Griffin was appointed to JDRF's International Board of Directors and later joined the Global Mission Board. Griffin is a management consultant and currently serves as Vice Chair of the California Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association.
"I have been a JDRF true believer ever since our son Cameron participated in a JDRF funded clinical trial two months after diagnosis in 2007. It is an incredible honor to be asked to serve as Vice Chair, especially when we see the fruits of the JDRF community's longtime support of our mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs. I am very excited to partner with Grant, our talented staff, and passionate volunteers to keep the momentum going as we get closer to making cures a reality," said Griffin.
Since 1970, JDRF International's transformative research funding, advocacy, and community engagement programs have changed the landscape of T1D therapies, reducing the day-to-day burden of managing the disease, and ultimately, helping people with T1D live longer, healthier lives.
About JDRF
JDRF's mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter (@JDRF), Facebook (@myjdrf), and Instagram (@jdrfhq).
About Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
T1D is a chronic, life-threatening autoimmune disease that can strike children and adults at any age. It requires rigorous 24/7 monitoring of blood glucose levels—even overnight—to avoid potentially lethal highs and lows in blood sugar, as well as other devastating complications like kidney, eye, and nerve diseases. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. Its onset is sudden and is not related to diet or lifestyle. In T1D, the body's immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, meaning the body produces little to no insulin to regulate blood sugar and get energy from food. There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D, and—at present—nothing you can do to get rid of it.
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Which K’nex building sets are best?
K’nex are educational construction and building sets that use interlocking plastic rods and connectors to build models, machines and architectural structures. Because the many different pieces are able to interlock in different directions and at different angles, the number of possible creations is endless.
K’nex helps kids develop their fine motor skills and learn to solve problems. If you are looking for a K’nex building set that teaches kids about motion, propulsion, acceleration and velocity while they play, take a look at the K’nex Education STEM Explorations Vehicle Building Set.
What to know before you buy a K’nex building set
K’nex has building toys designed for all age groups and skill levels. Kids assemble their model by looking at the pictures, finding the pieces in their set that match in shape, size and color and clicking them together. All pieces of the same size and shape come in the same color. Instructions include piece-by-piece photos alongside easily understandable text.
Rods
K’nex rods come in many different lengths and degrees of flexibility. Rods come in rigid, slightly flexible and very flexible versions to create different shapes.
Connectors
K’nex connectors link rods together. Connectors are also color-coded and have anywhere from two to more than a dozen ways to connect rods.
What to look for in a quality K’nex building set
K’nex makes five different categories of building sets. Take a quick look at each so that you can choose a model that is age-appropriate for your child.
Core
This series is designed for kids five and older. Core building sets are for kids who want an easy building experience. Choose from sets that build motorcycles, jeeps, dragsters, helicopters, jumbo jets, space shuttles, dune buggies and more.
Thrill rides
Choose from many different roller coaster building sets, including Pac-Man, Shark Attack, Dragon’s Revenge and Bionic Blast. If you are looking for a truly incredible challenge for a child that is already an expert builder, take a look at the K’nex 6 foot tall working ferris wheel with more than 8,000 parts.
Architecture
Kids can build authentic replicas of the Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge or London Eye. Each set comes with color-coded, step-by-step instructions and the history of the landmark.
Education
K’nex Education sets are used in classrooms everywhere. Parents who like playing and learning alongside their kids buy education sets for use at home. Choose from a wide variety of topics, including Renewable Energy, DNA Replication & Transcription, Bridge Structures, Gears, Levers & Pulleys, Wheels, Axles & Inclined Planes and Simple Machines.
Kid K’nex
The Kid K’nex line is built for little hands. Kid K’nex building sets have larger, brightly colored pieces that are made of softer materials. Little kids click the pieces together to build planes, trains, outlandish and fanciful creatures and more.
How much you can expect to spend on a K’nex building set
Small, non-motorized K’nex building sets cost as little as $10. From $25–$50 you will find complex designs with motors and more pieces. K’nex sets with thousands of pieces cost anywhere from $100 and up.
K’nex building sets FAQ
Are K’nex and LEGO the same thing?
A. LEGOs use hard blocks to form solid structures with fewer moving parts than K’nex. K’nex parts and structures have more flexibility that allows for greater freedom of design.
Can Kids K’nex building sets be used with regular K’nex?
A. No, they are separate systems. The sets made for kids under five have bigger and softer pieces that are easier for small hands to pick up and play with.
What are the best K’nex building sets to buy?
Top K’nex building sets
K’nex Education STEM Explorations Vehicle Building Set
What you need to know: Made for kids eight and up, this K’nex building set includes 130 parts that build seven different powered vehicles.
What you’ll love: Kids learn about potential and kinetic energy, motion, acceleration, velocity and more. Kids use this K’nex building set to build vehicles with different power sources, like rubber bands, springs, wind power and the simple push-pull. This building set is aligned to US National STEM standards and is appropriate for kids in third, fourth and fifth grade.
What you should consider: After kids build these vehicles, they can use them to conduct hands-on, inquiry-based experiments.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top K’nex building set for the money
Kid K’nex 66 Piece Build a Bunch Set
What you need to know: This K’nex set is designed for kids ages 3-5 to learn the basic concepts of building while they are playing.
What you’ll love: The 66 pieces in this Kid K’nex building set stack, plug and snap to make 30 different models, including cars, airplanes, bugs, animals and sci-fi creatures.
What you should consider: Some children wished the wheels rolled, a feature that comes in all the full-sized K’nex building sets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
K’nex Thrill Rides Bionic Blast 809 Piece Roller Coaster Building Set
What you need to know: Kids ages seven and up can ride the roller coaster they built themselves in virtual reality with the free K’nex Ride It! app.
What you’ll love: Kids follow the color coded instructions that lead them step-by-step until all 809 pieces are in place. This K’nex building set for kids includes coaster tracks, a car and the motor. The motor drives the ferris wheels to lift the car to the top of the roller coaster track and gravity takes over as the car rushes down the track, through the loops and around the curves.
What you should consider: The required AA batteries are not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Thomas R. Millar as a partner in the Washington, D.C., office. Tom will be joining the firm as a member of the Corporate practice with a special focus in the firm's Energy & Infrastructure industry group.
Tom brings extensive experience in corporate and financial transactions and handles a broad array of power and gas matters before federal courts, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Department of Justice. These matters include the full range of FERC regulatory issues, from structuring complex transactions to the most high-stakes market manipulation enforcement actions.
"Winston has a well-earned reputation for comprehensive, innovative work in the energy sector," said Tom. "The industry's shift toward renewable resources is generating a critical need for in-depth regulatory experience as this transition continues. I look forward to working with the talented team at Winston in addressing these challenges for our clients."
Tom has represented both companies and individuals in several of the most significant power and natural gas market manipulation investigations before FERC and in federal court, with total alleged liability approaching $1 billion. In addition to his enforcement defense and energy litigation practice, Tom regularly advises on the energy regulatory aspects of significant M&A, private equity, and other transactions.
"Transactions related to our energy and infrastructure sector continue to increase, particularly mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate and finance," said David Rogers, Washington, D.C, managing partner. "Tom brings essential energy regulatory experience to these matters in addition to his extensive enforcement defense work before the FERC."
"Tom is one of the most accomplished energy regulatory attorneys in the country, and he exemplifies the high level of talent attracted to Winston & Strawn," said Tom Fitzgerald, Winston chairman. "His experience complements our existing strength in the energy sector and will add significant client value as we continue to grow our capabilities in related litigation and transaction matters."
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 15 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.
Contact:
Michael Goodwin
mgoodwin@stantonprm.com
646-502-3595
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Results show a single, 5-minute treatment of nasal photodisinfection significantly reduces Staphylococcus aureus, a major cause of surgical site infections, in pre-surgical patients
- Top line results met primary endpoint and showed nasal photodisinfection eliminated or significantly decreased Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in 92% of carriers treated per protocol (P<0.001).
- All of the 319 subjects received a single, 5-minute nasal photodisinfection treatment.
- S. aureus is the primary pathogen associated with surgical site infections (SSIs).[i]
- No reportable adverse events
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ondine Biomedical Inc. (LON: OBI) announces that its Phase 2 BENEFIT-APDT clinical trial has met the primary endpoint of bacterial load reduction after nasal photodisinfection. Results from the study showed that nasal photodisinfection eliminated or significantly decreased S. aureus in 92% of carriers (P<0.001) immediately after treatment. There were no reportable adverse events or unexpected safety issues; treatment was found to be safe and well tolerated.
Carolyn Cross, CEO of Ondine Biomedical, commented, "As expected, photodisinfection had a strong antimicrobial outcome, which we believe, from our Canadian hospital experiences, will be beneficial to pre-surgical patients. Concluding our Phase 2 trial is a key milestone that satisfies our IPO commitment and puts us firmly on the path towards completing the US FDA regulatory process."
The single-centre, BENEFIT-APDT open-label study was carried out at HCA Healthcare's Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. A total of 319 pre-surgical patients were enrolled and tested for the presence of S. aureus in the nose. Patients were then treated with a single, 5-minute nasal photodisinfection treatment and then re-tested.
"We are pleased that the statistically significant results from the BENEFIT-APDT trial demonstrate the positive therapeutic effect of nasal photodisinfection," said Jason Hickok, VP of Clinical & Medical Affairs. "This novel therapy has the potential to be an important new treatment option to combat surgical site infections."
Lowering surgical site infection rates has been an elusive target for hospitals for many years. Up to 30% of the general population is nasally colonized with S. aureus,[ii] significantly increasing the risk of surgery-related infections. SSIs are the leading cause of readmissions to hospital following surgery, and approximately 3% of patients who contract an SSI die as a consequence of these infections.[iii] Post-operative infections occur in up to 300,000 patients per year in the United States and cost the US healthcare system tens of billions of dollars a year.[iv]
Ondine expects the full results of the Phase 2 trial to be available in November 2022.
About Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Ondine Biomedical Inc. is a Canadian headquartered company led by founder and CEO, Carolyn Cross. Ondine has developed a patented, photodisinfection technology platform used in treatment and prevention therapies for a broad-spectrum of pathogens – including multidrug-resistant strains. Photodisinfection is a targeted antimicrobial which uses non-thermal light to activate a photosensitive agent. In a few minutes, this light-based therapy destroys the pathogens through an oxidative burst without harming human tissue.
[i] Klevens RM, Edwards JR, Richards CL, et al. Estimating healthcare associated infections and deaths in US hospitals, 2002. Public Health Rep 2007; 122:160e166.
[ii] Hidron AI, Edwards JR, Patel J, Horan TC, Sievert DM, Pollock DA, et al. NHSN annual update: antimicrobial-resistant pathogens associated with healthcare- associated infections: annual summary of data reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006-2007. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008;29:996 1011.
[iii] "Surgical Site Infections. PSNet Patient Safety Network, AHRQ. 2019.
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~Presentation at NFT.NYC 2022, the World's Largest NFT Conference~.
HONG KONG, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MADworld, together with UCOLLEX, Kodansha, and Animoca Brands KK ("Animoca Brands Japan") have agreed to develop manga and anime with a large number of passionate fans around the world through Web3 and the two projects, "GHOST IN THE SHELL" and "FAIRY TAIL," will be presented and exhibited at NFT.NYC 2022 in New York City on June 20-23, 2022.
NFT.NYC started in 2019 and has grown into the largest NFT conference in the world, it serves to connect leaders, influencers, developers, and fans of NFTs. The event focuses on the companies and individuals using NFTs to advance the adoption of blockchain beyond the current wave of mainstream applications.
Kodansha is a publisher of many internationally popular manga, including "Akira," "Parasyte," "Sailor Moon," and "Attack on Titan," in addition to the two works being featured in this project. These acclaimed works have captivated audiences around the world with unique and creative storytelling and familiar cultural elements that bind us.
MADworld and UCOLLEX are honored to work with Animoca Brands Japan and the Kodansha team to bring "GHOST IN THE SHELL" and "FAIRY TAIL" to the world via Web3. They are masterpieces that have stood the test of time as its themes, structure and visuals remain relevant today for creators and developers. It resonates as an inspiration for us, as we invest and contribute to the community efforts to build out the Metaverse.
"MADworld, UCOLLEX and Animoca Brands Japan are collaborating to bring 'Manga, Anime and Culture in Web3' to life in New York. We are elated to have Kodansha on board!" said Phillip Tran, Chief Marketing Officer – MADworld
About the two works presented at NFT.NYC
"GHOST IN THE SHELL" is a 1995 animated film directed by Mamoru Oshii based on the science fiction comic "GHOST IN THE SHELL" by Masamune Shirow. The film depicts the activities of the "Public Security Section 9" (a.k.a. "Ghost in the Shell"), an unauthorized, extra-legal task force formed to combat computer crimes and cyber-terrorism in the highly developed network society of 2029 AD. The film has since inspired many writers, filmmakers, and generations of science fiction filmmakers. Its enduring legacy has been adapted to film many times since and continues to spawn new works.
"FAIRY TAIL" is a fantasy manga series written by Hiro Mashima that has a devoted fan base around the world, and its TV anime has been broadcast and distributed in more than 70 countries. The story is about Natsu, a member of the mages' guild "FAIRY TAIL," and his friends who deepen their bonds with each other and grow through various requests and incidents.
About MADworld
MADworld offers an NFT Origination Platform and an NFT Marketplace that use blockchain technology to defend the artists, artwork, creators, and content that enter the untraversed multiverse. MADworld supports NFT minting to validate ownership and provenance of physical art, collectibles, and products and original content developed from live concerts, sporting events, artist battles, and other modes of creative expression. MADworld is designed to give creators complete control over their NFT strategy, supporting them by maximizing the income and impact from their intellectual property in perpetuity.
For more information visit: https://www.madworld.io
About UCOLLEX
UCOLLEX is the next-generation creators' platform that wants to make digital collectibles available to everyone, backed by Animoca Brands: a leader in digital entertainment specializing in blockchain and AI technologies. We aim to help creators build their fanbase economy with the best of class technology and community, shaping a world where fans can engage with the creator's metaverse. UCOLLEX provides a world where collectors can feel at home and live their passion for collecting through exclusive content, interviews with artists, the best 3D art, and innovative VR experiences.
For more information visit: https://www.ucollex.io/
About Kodansha
Kodansha Ltd. is Japan's leading publishing house, based in Tokyo, Japan. Under its Purpose, Inspire Impossible Stories, Kodansha publishes and delivers stories into ready hands everywhere with a wide variety of contents from manga to novels, fashion, journalism, and picture books, as well as anime and video games.
Kodansha is known as the publisher of the world's most recognizable manga properties, including AKIRA, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon and Attack on Titan.
For more information visit: www.kodansha.com/
About Animoca Brands KK.
Animoca Brands KK is the Japanese strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands Corporation Limited focused on enabling famous IP holders in Japan to participate in the Web3 ecosystem while leveraging the network, reach, and expertise of Animoca Brands in contributing to the establishment of the open metaverse.
For more information visit https://www.animocabrands.co.jp
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- Figures for the first half of 2022: Sales revenue up 20.9 percent in constant currencies, underlying EBITDA up 25.6 percent, underlying EBITDA margin 33.9 percent
- 2022 outlook confirmed: Sales revenue expected to rise by 15 to 19 percent and underlying EBITDA margin projected to be about 34 percent
- Uncertainties due to the global political and economic situation remain high
GÖTTINGEN, Germany, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The life science group Sartorius increased sales revenue and earnings with double-digit growth rates in the first half of 2022 and confirmed its full-year outlook.
"Sartorius performed well during the first half of the year in an increasingly challenging environment. Both divisions achieved significant growth and could maintain high profit margins despite some headwinds from currencies. Since the beginning of the year, we increased our worldwide headcount by around 2,000, and the recent acquisitions are contributing to our business development as expected. Given the healthy underlying demand in our industry and good order situation, we confirm our full-year outlook as well as our ambitious investment program, despite higher inflation and lower corona-related demand. However, the global political and economic uncertainties, the resulting strained supply chains, and thus also the uncertainties of projections and outlooks remain high," said Executive Board Chairman and CEO Joachim Kreuzburg.
Business development of the Group1
In the first half of the year, Group sales revenue rose by 20.9 percent year-over-year in constant currencies (reported: +26.5 percent) to around 2,060 million euros. This good performance was mainly driven by organic growth in the Laboratory as well as in the Bioprocess division, while acquisitions2 contributed almost 2 percentage points to sales revenue growth. All three business regions – EMEA3, Americas, and Asia | Pacific – posted double-digit percentage growth in constant currencies. The restrictions in China caused by the pandemic had a relatively minor impact on growth.
Order intake also developed as expected, reaching 2,169 million euros (in constant currencies:
-4.8 percent, reported: -0.5 percent). In the Bioprocess Solutions Division, in particular, the first half of 2021 was influenced by extraordinarily high demand related to the coronavirus pandemic and changed ordering patterns by some customers, who placed their orders further in advance than usual.
Following the strong growth in sales revenue, underlying EBITDA rose by 25.6 percent to 697 million euros in the first half of the year. The corresponding margin, at 33.9 percent, was close to the high level of the prior-year period (34.1 percent). The development was influenced by positive economies of scale but also by negative currency effects and, as planned, higher costs due to new employees and an increase in the number of business trips. Effects from price trends and adjustments on the purchasing and customer sides largely compensated each other.
Relevant net profit reached 334 million euros, up 28.6 percent from the prior-year period. Underlying earnings were 4.88 euros (prior-year period: 3.79 euros) per ordinary share and 4.89 euros (prior-year period: 3.80 euros) per preference share.
Key financial indicators
The Sartorius Group continues to have a very sound balance sheet and financial base. As of June 30, 2022, its equity ratio stood at 35.9 percent (December 31, 2021: 30.2 percent). The ratio of net debt to underlying EBITDA was 1.4 as of the reporting date, compared with 1.5 at year-end 2021. Cash flow from investing activities stood at -229 million euros, compared with -160 million euros in the first half of 2021. The ratio of capital expenditures (CAPEX) to sales revenue reached 10.7 percent (prior-year period: 9.0 percent).
Increase in the number of employees
As of June 30, 2022, Sartorius employed a total of 15,795 people worldwide, representing a headcount increase of 1,963 from the end of December 2021.
Business development of the Bioprocess Solutions Division
The Bioprocess Solutions Division, which offers a wide array of innovative technologies for the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, recorded sales revenue of 1,637 million euros in the first six months of the year. This corresponds to an increase of 23.6 percent in constant currencies (reported: +29.3 percent) compared with the prior-year period, including a non-organic contribution from acquisitions of a good 2 percentage points. All business areas contributed to this positive development with clear double-digit growth rates, while the business with vaccine manufacturers normalized faster than expected.
Following the high growth rates due to the pandemic in the first half of 2021, order intake also continued to normalize and reached 1,716 million euros, which was, as expected, slightly below the prior-year figure of 1,803 million euros (in constant currencies: -8.9 percent; reported: -4.8 percent).
Underlying EBITDA of the Bioprocess Solutions division rose by 27.2 percent to 586 million euros. Despite negative currency effects and planned higher costs, the resulting margin of 35.8 percent was close to the high prior-year level of 36.3 percent.
Business development of the Lab Products & Services Division
Sales revenue of the Lab Products & Services Division, which specializes in equipment and technologies for life science research and pharmaceutical laboratories, grew by 11.2 percent (reported: +16.7 percent) to 423 million euros in the first half of the year. Close to 1 percentage point came from non-organic growth. Development was again especially dynamic in the bioanalytics product segment. Order intake developed even more strongly than sales revenue, surging by 15.0 percent in constant currencies (reported: +20.6 percent) to 453 million euros.
The division's underlying EBITDA rose by 17.7 percent to 112 million euros. The corresponding margin rose to 26.4 percent (prior-year period: 26.2 percent), with a positive product mix and economies of scale offsetting negative currency effects and planned higher costs.
Outlook for fiscal 2022 confirmed
The management confirms its outlook for the current fiscal year. Consolidated sales revenue is expected to increase by about 15 percent to 19 percent, with non-organic growth from acquisitions projected to contribute about 2 percentage points. Regarding profitability, Sartorius continues to expect its underlying EBITDA margin to reach about 34 percent.
For the Bioprocess Solutions Division, the company still forecasts sales revenue growth of about 17 percent to 21 percent. This includes a non-organic growth contribution from acquisitions of about 2 percentage points. The division's underlying EBITDA margin is projected to reach about 36 percent. Lab Products & Services should achieve revenue growth of about 6 percent to 10 percent in 2022, with about 1 percentage point of this coming from the non-organic growth contribution from acquisitions. The division's underlying EBITDA margin is expected to be about 26 percent.
The CAPEX ratio is anticipated to be about 14 percent and net debt to underlying EBITDA to be around 1.1 at year end. Possible further acquisitions are not included in this projection.
All forecasts are based on constant currencies, as in the past years. In addition, management points out that the dynamics and volatilities in the life science and biopharma sectors have increased over the past years and the coronavirus pandemic has further amplified these trends. Moreover, the forecasts are based on the assumption of no further deterioration in the geopolitical and global economic situation, supply chains, inflation and energy supply, and no new relevant restrictions in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. Accordingly, current forecasts show even higher uncertainties than usual.
1 Sartorius publishes alternative performance measures that are not defined by international accounting standards. These are determined with the aim of improving the comparability of business performance over time and within the industry.
- Order intake: all customer orders contractually concluded and booked during the respective reporting period
- Underlying EBITDA: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and adjusted for extraordinary items
- Relevant net profit: profit for the period after non-controlling interest, adjusted for extraordinary items and non-cash amortization, as well as based on the normalized financial result and the normalized tax rate
- Ratio of net debt to underlying EBITDA: quotient of net debt and underlying EBITDA over the past 12 months, including the pro forma amount contributed by acquisitions for this period
2 Acquisition of CellGenix, Xell, the Novasep chromatography division, and ALS Automated Lab Solutions
3 EMEA = Europe, Middle East, Africa
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the future development of the Sartorius Group. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Sartorius assumes no liability for updating such statements in light of new information or future events.
Conference call
The Executive Board Chairman and CEO of Sartorius AG, Joachim Kreuzburg, and Executive Board member and CFO, Rainer Lehmann, will discuss the company's results with analysts and investors in a conference call at 3.30 p.m. CEST on Thursday, July 21, 2022. You may register by clicking on the following link: https://media.chorusScall.eu/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=PBMZ53Mz
Further information
Financial calendar
October 19, 2022 Publication of nine-month figures (January to September 2022)
1 The previous year's figures have been restated due to finalization of the purchase price allocations for the acquisition of BIA Separations
2 cc= in constant currencies
3 Acc. to customers' loaction
4 Adjusted for extraordinary items
5 After non-controlling interest, adjusted for extraordinary items and non-cash amortization, as well as based on the normalized financial result and the normalized tax rate
6 After non-controlling interest
A profile of Sartorius
The Sartorius Group is a leading international partner of life science research and the biopharmaceutical industry. With innovative laboratory instruments and consumables, the Group's Lab Products & Services Division concentrates on serving the needs of laboratories performing research and quality control at pharma and biopharma companies and those of academic research institutes. The Bioprocess Solutions Division with its broad product portfolio focusing on single-use solutions helps customers to manufacture biotech medications and vaccines safely and efficiently. The Group has been annually growing by double digits on average and has been regularly expanding its portfolio by acquisitions of complementary technologies. In fiscal 2021, the company earned sales revenue of some 3.45 billion euros. At the end of 2021, nearly 14,000 people were employed at the Group's approximately 60 manufacturing and sales sites, serving customers around the globe.
Contact
Petra Kirchhoff
Head of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
+49 (0)551 308 1686
petra.kirchhoff@sartorius.com
Follow Sartorius on Twitter @Sartorius_Group and on LinkedIn.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired the American Depositary Receipts ("ADR's) of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) ("17 EdTech") pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with 17 EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO").
All investors who purchased the ADR's of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. and incurred losses are urged to contact the firm immediately at classmember@whafh.com or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774. You may obtain additional information concerning the action or join the case on our website, www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in the ADR's of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc., you may, no later than September 19, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in the ADR's of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc.
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According to the filed complaint, the Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
- Defendant 17 EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the IPO;
- as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17 EdTech's core business; and
- as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
On December 4, 2020, 17 EdTech issued its IPO of ADR's, selling approximately 27,400,000 ADR's at $10.50 per ADR, which when adjusted for the reverse split (1:4) on November 21, 2021, is $44.00 per ADR. Since the IPO, 17 EdTech's ADRs have traded as low as $0.88 per ADR, and are currently trading at $1.94 per ADR.
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Premier HVAC company adds electrical services including lighting, pool heating, and generator installation & repair
DAVIE, Fla., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Lauderdale-based Air Pros USA announced the acquisition of Personalized Air Conditioning, a South Florida based HVAC, generator, and home services company that has been supporting the local community since 1970. As an Air Pros USA Company, Personalized Air will benefit from full operational and sales integration with the Air Pros USA platform to leverage expanded resources and continue building on the Personalized Air's 50 years of dedication to service excellence.
The acquisition gives Air Pros USA new resources to expand its air conditioning services to include electrical repairs, indoor/outdoor lighting, pool heating, and generators. Personalized Air Conditioning serves Broward County and Palm Beach County with over with over 20 trucks and 30 employees.
"We are excited to welcome Personalized Air Conditioning and their team to the growing Air Pros USA family," said Anthony Perera, founder of Air Pros USA. "Florida has unique weather that makes air conditioning units, generators, and pools a necessity for comfort. Our combined efforts will offer families a convenient, comprehensive service line that encompasses all their home service needs."
"Adding to Air Pros USA's repertoire of talent and service, Personalized Air Conditioning and their loyal customers will find great value in our partnership. Technicians and staff will have access to the latest technology, marketing, and training to remain South Florida's premier choice," said Robert DiPietro, President of Air Pros USA.
Through the Personalized Air Conditioning acquisition, Air Pros USA strengthens its local presence in South Florida.
"Air Pros USA has been nationally recognized as one of the fastest growing companies, but they have never lost focus on their commitment to customers and their community," said Susan Frank, president of Personalized Air Conditioning. "By joining Air Pros USA, we can ensure our teams have the best resources and tools to continue delivering high quality service."
Nationally, Air Pros USA has 500 vehicles, 600 technicians and staff, and a customer base of nearly half a million. Air Pros USA operates in eight states and more than a dozen metro areas including Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, Mobile and Spokane.
For more information, visit AirProsUSA.com and PersonalizedAir.com.
Air Pros USA was founded in South Florida on the promise of integrity, reliability, and putting our customers first. The company has quickly expanded to many metro areas within Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and Washington, with more locations expected to be introduced soon. Air Pros USA currently employs more than 600 experienced professionals in more than a dozen metro Service locations including Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, Mobile and Spokane. For more information visit www.airprosusa.com.
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Washington (AP) — The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
“Every American has the right to the peace of mind that comes with access to affordable, quality health care,” President Joe Biden said in a statement Tuesday about the record-low rate of uninsured Americans.
The findings come days after Democrats hammered out a 725-page climate, health care and tax deal that would extend generous federal subsidies for people who buy private health insurance that are credited with driving down the uninsured rates. Democrats have proposed spending $64 billion to extend those price breaks for three more years.
The drop in uninsured Americans began last year, when Congress and Biden signed off on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that lowered premiums and out-of-pocket costs for new or returning customers purchasing plans through the Affordable Care Act’s private health insurance markets.
The uninsured rate fell to just under 9 percent last year with the improved subsidies. The Biden administration also began to step up advertising and increased the number of counselors who helped sign up people for plans during the open enrollment season last year.
Prior to last year, the uninsured rate had consistently remained in the double digits for decades. The number of uninsured Americans began dropping after the ACA, which expanded Medicaid and offers health insurance to people who lack job-based coverage through a mix of subsidized private plans, was enacted in 2010.
Roughly 26 million people remain without health insurance in the U.S. Just under 2 percent of children are now uninsured.
“We know that access to quality, affordable health care is key to healthier lives, economic security, and peace of mind,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement Tuesday. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/number-of-uninsured-americans-drops-to-record-low/ | 2022-08-03T14:38:42Z |
May Home Sales Down Year Over Year as Inventory Grows
DENVER, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Although May is one of the most active months of the year for home sales, closings in May 2022 were 8.5% lower than May 2021. They did, however, climb 5.8% over April. That month-over-month increase was approximately half of the average gain in May during the pre-pandemic years of 2015-2019.
After a long decline, inventory grew for the second consecutive month, making May the first month of 2022 to top inventory levels compared to one year ago. May ended with 16.3% more homes for sale than in April, and 2.2% more than May 2021. Months Supply of Inventory increased from 0.8 in April to 0.9 in May. A year ago, Months Supply of Inventory was 1.0.
The Median Sales Price of $430,000 grew 1.2% over April's $425,000 and was 13.2% higher than the $380,000 recorded in May 2021. The average Close-to-List Price Ratio in May was 103%, meaning that homes sold for 3% more than the asking price. That compared to nearly 104% last month and 102% in May 2021.
Homes spent an average of 23 days on the market in May. They sold three days faster than in April, and two days faster than a year ago.
"A decline in home sales isn't entirely unexpected given the higher mortgage rate environment, but the gains in inventory are welcome news for buyers who are now starting to see a few more listings come onto the market during their home search," said Nick Bailey, President and CEO. "Options in multi and single-family housing are there that weren't available just a few short months ago. Affordability remains a concern, but homebuyers are regaining some control which has been long overdue."
Tim Yee, President and Broker of RE/MAX Gold in the Bay Area, expects inventory to continue to improve over time.
"It appears that the long-forecasted market shift has arrived in the Bay Area. Inventory is starting to increase, and the extraordinary rate of rising prices of the last few years seems to have mellowed somewhat," added Yee. "This is not the dramatic change that some have predicted, but rather a cooling down of what was a sizzling market. Homes that are located in the prime areas are still seeing multiple offers and still selling over asking, but sellers for the most part are learning to moderate their expectations and in some areas we are actually seeing some price reductions."
Highlights and the local markets leading various metrics for May include:
Closed Transactions Of the 51 metro areas surveyed in May 2022, the overall number of home sales is up 5.8% compared to April 2022, and down 8.5% compared to May 2021. The markets with the biggest decrease in year-over-year sales percentage were Los Angeles, CA at -24.4%, Miami, FL at -22.4%, and San Diego, CA at -20.4%. Leading the year-over-year sales percentage increase were Burlington, VT at +16.1%, Manchester, NH at +6.4%, and Honolulu, HI at +4.9%.
Median Sales Price – Median of 51 metro area prices
In May 2022, the median of all 51 metro area Sales Prices was $430,000, up 1.2% compared to April 2022, and up 13.2% from May 2021. No metro areas saw a year-over-year decrease in Median Sales Price. Thirty-nine metro areas increased year-over-year by double-digit percentages, led by Kansas City, MO at +32.9%, Fayetteville, AR at +28.8%, and Tampa, FL at +28.4%.
Close-to-List Price Ratio – Average of 51 metro area prices In May 2022, the average Close-to-List Price Ratio of all 51 metro areas in the report was 103.3%, down 0.2% compared to April 2022, and up 1.6% from May 2021. The Close-to-List Price Ratio is the average value of the sales price divided by the list price for each transaction. When the number is above 100%, the home closed for more than the list price. If it's less than 100%, the home sold for less than the list price. The metro areas with the lowest Close-to-List Price Ratio were Miami, FL at 98.1%, New Orleans, LA at 99.2%, and Coeur d'Alene, ID at 99.9%. The highest Close-to-List Price Ratios were in San Francisco, CA at 111.3%, Burlington, VT at 106.7%, and Richmond, VA at 106.5%.
Days on Market – Average of 51 metro areas
The average Days on Market for homes sold in May 2022 was 23, down three days from the average in April 2022, and down two days from the average in May 2021. The metro areas with the lowest Days on Market were Dover, DE at 8, followed by a three-way tie among Baltimore, MD, Denver, CO, and Washington, DC at 9. The highest Days on Market averages were in Fayetteville, AR at 63, Raleigh, NC at 47, and New York, NY at 43. Days on Market is the number of days between when a home is first listed in an MLS and a sales contract is signed.
Months Supply of Inventory – Average of 51 metro areas
The number of homes for sale in May 2022 was up 16.3% from April 2022 and up 2.2% from May 2021. Based on the rate of home sales in May 2022, the Months' Supply of Inventory increased to 0.9 compared to 0.8 in April 2022 and decreased compared to 1.0 in May 2021. In May 2022, the markets with the lowest Months' Supply of Inventory were a three-way tie between Albuquerque, NM Manchester, NH, and Milwaukee, WI at 0.4.
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About the RE/MAX Network
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices and a presence in more than 110 countries and territories. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about RE/MAX, please visit news.remax.com.
Report Details
Beginning with the April 2022 report, RE/MAX is using a new source for aggregated data.
The RE/MAX National Housing Report is distributed monthly on or about the 15th. The Report is based on MLS data for the stated month in 51 metropolitan areas, includes single-family residential property types, and is not annualized. For maximum representation, the largest metro areas in the country are represented, and an attempt is made to include at least one metro area in almost every state. Metro areas are defined by the Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) established by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
Definitions
Closed Transactions are the total number of closed residential transactions during the given month. Months Supply of Inventory is the total number of residential properties listed for sale at the end of the month (current inventory) divided by the number of sales contracts signed (pending listings) during the month. Where "pending" data is unavailable, an inferred pending status is calculated using closed transactions. Days on Market is the average number of days that pass from the time a property is listed until the property goes under contract. Median Sales Price for a metro area is the median sales price for closed transactions in that metro area. The nationwide Median Sales Price is calculated at the nationwide aggregate level using all sale prices from the included metro areas. The Close-to-List Price Ratio is the average value of the sales price divided by the list price for each closed transaction.
MLS data is provided by Seventy3, LLC, a RE/MAX Holdings company. While MLS data is believed to be reliable, it cannot be guaranteed. MLS data is constantly being updated, making any analysis a snapshot at a particular time. Every month, the previous period's data is updated to ensure accuracy over time. Raw data remains the intellectual property of each local MLS organization.
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Joey Chestnut is chomp champ again in July 4 hot dog contest
NEW YORK (AP) — Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, powering down 63 hot dogs and buns at the annual exhibition of excess.
In a decisive chowdown comeback, women’s record-holder Miki Sudo downed 40 wieners and buns to win the women’s title after skipping last year’s frank fest because she was pregnant.
Monday also marked the contest’s return to its traditional location outside Nathan’s flagship shop in Brooklyn’s Coney Island neighborhood. The event was relocated in 2020 and last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
“It’s beautiful to be back here” in front of a throng of spectators, Chestnut told ESPN after his feat, which the 38-year-old managed while wearing a surgical boot because of a leg injury.
“It hurts, but I was in the zone for a little bit. I was ignoring it,” said Chestnut, but the pain eventually slowed his pace in the 10-minute competition.
Last year, the Westfield, Indiana, resident topped his own record by consuming 76 franks and buns.
Sudo, of Tampa, Florida, set the women’s record at 48 1/2 wieners and buns in 2020, before taking last year off while expecting. She and Nick Wehry — a fellow competitive eater whom she met through the Nathan’s contest in 2018 — welcomed son Max on July 8, 2021.
From dad’s arms, the baby watched his 36-year-old mother notch her eighth Nathan’s win. She told ESPN afterward that she hoped he would someday take a message away from it.
“I want to set an example,” she said, “to do things that you love and push yourself to your absolute limits and, when things get difficult, to still give it a try. And, you know, you might actually just come out victorious.”
Sudo then took over parenting duties while Wehry tried for the men’s title.
In conjunction with the spectacle, Nathan’s donates 100,000 franks to the Food Bank for New York City.
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Health Care Leader to Serve as Key Advisor to Emergency Medicine Clients
CARMEL, Ind., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zotec Partners (Zotec), a leader in technology-enabled and data-driven healthcare revenue cycle management solutions to optimize financial experiences, announces the company has engaged Mohak (Mo) Davé, MD, FACEP as Emergency Medicine Medical Director. The announcement signals the company's ongoing commitment to support health care providers with the people, processes, and technology to enhance the financial experience for their practices and patients.
"Zotec is dedicated to delivering industry-leading support and services to enhance the business performance of our more than 21,000 healthcare providers nationwide," said T. Scott Law, founder and CEO of Zotec Partners. "Dr. Davé has vast experience and knowledge as an emergency physician and in leading emergency medical departments, which will contribute to our clients' success and vitality. He will be a strong and welcome addition to the Zotec team, adding value and expertise to our already robust set of resources."
As Emergency Medicine Medical Director, Dr. Davé will contract with Zotec and serve as a key advisor to the company and its emergency medicine clients. He will continue to serve as president and CEO of Georgia Emergency Department Services (GEDS), where he currently leads more than 85 physicians and advanced practice providers and supports over 200,000 patients annually. During his tenure with GEDS, he has led an organizational expansion to become the largest independent emergency medicine group in the state.
"Dr. Davé has proven himself as a highly-effective and distinguished emergency department leader and practicing physician," added Victor Sarkissian, EVP of emergency and hospitalist medicine at Zotec. "With these experiences, he'll expand on Zotec's work to bring in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience to guide practice growth and excellence for our emergency medicine clients."
Dr. Davé has worked in emergency medicine for the past two decades where he received many honors, including Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year from the Georgia College of Emergency Physicians. He is also a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, National Association of EMS Physicians, Emergency Department Practice Management Association and the Medical Association of Georgia. He holds a doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and a bachelor of science degree in political science and chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
"I am thrilled to join the Zotec team at such a significant time for the company and our emergency medicine clients," said Dr. Davé. "Zotec has assembled an impressive set of solutions and services to support providers in navigating the business of healthcare and enhancing the patient financial experience. I look forward to building on this momentum at Zotec so that our clients can continue to give the best care to their patients."
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Warmer weather has arrived midweek in the region with some possible showers Wednesday according to the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth.
North Texas on Wednesday will see a slight chance of showers across the eastern portion of the region. Highs will be in the 80s and 90s with winds from the south ranging between 20-30 mph.
Wednesday night could see some storms roll southeast out of Oklahoma with winds from the south persisting and ranging around 15-25 mph. The lows tonight will be in the 60s for most of the region.
Thursday will see highs in the 80s with winds from the south present and ranging from 20-30 mph.
“Warmer weather has arrived and will stick around for at least a few days. It will also be windy, though velocities should remain just below wind advisory criteria. There will be a slight chance of rain across the east today, then across the northeast this evening, but most areas will remain dry through Thursday,” NWS Fort Worth said. | https://cw33.com/news/local/warm-and-rainy-wednesday-in-store-for-north-texas-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ | 2022-04-20T18:58:48Z |
Denison looking to bounce back at homecoming
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - After a tough loss at the hands of Frisco Reedy, the Denison Yellow Jackets now sit at an even 1-1 on the season as they look for a bounce back win in their homecoming game against Kennedale.
Although the road has been tough so far, Denison head coach Brent Whitson knew exactly what he was signing his team up for with their non-district schedule. As the Yellow Jackets face their final test before district play.
“I have said a bunch of times about this schedule and people thought I was crazy, and that is, you can’t be afraid to go 0-3. We are not going to go 0-3, but we knew we were playing good people. That is to prepare for for what comes in weeks 4 through 11. If you face that realistically and you are honest with your kids about it, bouncing back is just a product of getting ready for the next one,” said Denison head coach Brent Whitson.
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Tornado tears through Andover, dozens of homes, businesses damaged or destroyed
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - What started as a funnel, eventually touching down as a small rope tornado near Andover Friday night gained momentum and grew to a large cone that caused extensive damage throughout the Wichita suburb.
Confirmed damage included destruction of homes, extensive damage to the Andover YMCA and Capital Federal Amphitheater in Andover Central Park, as well as at least minor damage to Andover City Hall and Andover Central High School. The United Way of the Plains reported 50 to 100 structures damaged in Sedgwick County. The United Way said the Andover YMCA took a direct hit.
As of 10:30 p.m. Friday, there were no reported injuries.
“This is very good news after seeing how damaging this tornado was,” the United Way of the Plains said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
The tornado that slammed Andover came with a powerful storm that continued to trek northeast. A tornado was also confirmed near Rosalia, about 16 miles east of El Dorado.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Management Council of the Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN) and Ohio's Information Technology Centers (ITCs) are pleased to announce the launch of the Ohio Education Job Board for K-12 jobs in Ohio. This job board incorporates an intuitive job listing page that includes search function filters and an interactive map.
Built specifically for the education industry, the Ohio Education Job Board is the central hub for K-12 jobs in Ohio. From teachers to bus drivers to support personnel, applicants looking for a position in an Ohio school district can search by zip code, job category, grade level, and/or job type. The interactive map enables prospective applicants to see available job postings in a specific search area making it easy to find open positions in desired locations. By drilling down on the job board map, applicants can identify the type and number of positions that are posted in each district.
"States all across our country are experiencing this shortage in K-12 education personnel," stated Geoff Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of the Management Council. "The Ohio Education Job Board is a compelling recruiting tool that will draw motivated job seekers to our state. This tool will aid school HR officers by promoting job openings, enable school leaders to find candidates they are seeking, offer prospective staff the ability to drill down to focus on the ideal matching criteria, and provide for a seamless applicant experience."
School districts posting open positions to the job board provide applicants with a positive experience through a simple search process and comprehensive offerings. With no need for districts to post positions in multiple places, the Ohio Education Job Board is a one-stop shop for prospective applicants.
Ohio's Information Technology Centers work together through a statewide network known as the Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN). The Management Council coordinates and supports the collaborative efforts of the OECN, which implements a broad spectrum of academic and administrative technologies across Ohio's PreK-12 education system. For more information, visit managementcouncil.org.
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Jessica Madison, The Management Council
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Playstudios, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYPS) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than defendants who: (a) purchased, or otherwise acquired securities of Playstudios between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, both dates inclusive, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired Playstudios securities pursuant to the offering of the private investment in public equity; (b) held common stock of Acies as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 16, 2021 special meeting who exchanged their shares of Acies stock for shares of Playstudios stock pursuant to the merger of Acies and Old Playstudios; and/or (c) purchased or otherwise acquired Playstudios common stock pursuant to or traceable to Acies' documents issued in connection with the June 2021 merger.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 6, 2022
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Learn more about your recoverable losses in MYPS:
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Playstudios, Inc. NEWS - MYPS NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Playstudios, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Playstudios was having significant problems with its flagship game, Kingdom Boss; (ii) Playstudios would not be releasing Kingdom Boss as expected; and (iii) Playstudios had not revised its financial projections to account for the problems it had encountered with Kingdom Boss. As a result of defendants' wrongful conduct, Class members paid artificially inflated prices for their Playstudios securities and suffered substantial losses and damages.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Playstudios, Inc. you have until June 6, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Playstudios, Inc. securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the MYPS lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/playstudios-inc-loss-submission-form?id=27802&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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‘Seinfeld’ actress Liz Sheridan dies at 93
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Liz Sheridan, who played doting mom to Jerry Seinfeld on his hit sitcom, died early Friday. She was 93.
Sheridan died in her sleep from natural causes, five days after her April 10 birthday, said Amanda Hendon, her longtime representative and friend. She did not provide further details, including where Sheridan was living.
Her “Seinfeld” role as Helen was her best known but followed decades of work on stage and screen. In the 1970s, Sheridan appeared on Broadway in plays and musicals, the latter including “Happy End” with Meryl Streep and “Ballroom.”
“She was always very grateful to her fans and felt blessed to have enjoyed decades of work in the entertainment business,” including performing in her one-woman show, “Mrs. Seinfeld Sings,” Hendon said in a statement.
Sheridan had guest roles on TV series including “Kojak,” “Cagney & Lacey” and “Family Ties,” and played the pesky neighbor Raquel Ochmonek on “ALF” from 1986 to 1990. She was on “Seinfeld” for the show’s 1990 to 1998 run, playing opposite Barney Martin as her husband, Morty.
“How could anyone not like him?” Helen said of her beloved Jerry.
The actor appeared in films including “Legal Eagles,” “Forget Paris” and “Wedding Bell Blues.” The 2010 TV movie “The Rooneys” was among her final credits.
In her book “Dizzy & Jimmy,” Sheridan recounted a romance in the early 1950s with a then-unknown James Dean. Sheridan, nicknamed Dizzy, was a young nightclub dancer in New York City when she met Dean. After they split, he became a star with films including “Rebel Without a Cause.” He died in a car crash in 1955, at age 24.
Born Elizabeth Ann Sheridan, the New York native was married to jazz musician William Dale Wales, who died in 2003. Sheridan is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, according to Hendon.
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With this acquisition, UBC provides the most comprehensive REMS services and innovative risk mitigation solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry
BLUE BELL, Pa., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UBC, a biopharmaceutical leader providing integrated clinical, safety, and commercialization services, today announced that it has acquired Examoto, LLC, a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) company. Examoto is dedicated to the design, development, deployment, and streamlined operation of technologically driven REMS services in the pharmaceutical market. Transaction terms were not disclosed.
Patrick Lindsay, UBC's President and CEO, said, "We are excited by the compelling opportunities this acquisition presents to expand the industry's leading one-stop-shop for full-service REMS programs. The combination of Examoto's technology-driven approach with UBC's scientific, technological, and operational expertise will ensure the most efficient delivery of successful REMS programs to patients and clients."
"Examoto's technology and design innovations, in concert with UBC's Project Management Office and related REMS services, creates a REMS powerhouse. We will collectively have the most comprehensive, proven capabilities for risk mitigation solutions for the pharma industry," concluded Jason Leedy, Examoto's Founder. "This strategic combination will encourage efficiency, quality, creativity, and synergy across the various REMS workflows and will provide sponsors with a single point of responsibility for their clinical programs."
Natalie O'Donnell, Corporate Vice President, UBC Safety and Risk Management, added, "Today's healthcare market increasingly demands evidence of drug safety and effectiveness to ensure sufficient validation. Our acquisition of Examoto helps cement UBC's status as a preeminent leader in this category with a full-service REMS solution that leverages enhanced technologies and product innovations to help mitigate safety risk while optimizing the commercialization and delivery of products to market."
About UBC
United BioSource LLC (UBC) is a leader in the biopharmaceutical market that provides integrated clinical, safety, and commercialization services. UBC combines renowned scientific research and operations experts with innovative technologies, allowing for the best patient and healthcare provider experience. Comprehensive, end-to-end services cover product and patient population characterization during development and market entry, as well as a focus on the patient experience, safety, and adherence. For additional information, visit www.ubc.com.
About Examoto, LLC
Examoto, LLC is a leader in FDA-mandated REMS compliance platforms addressing safer pharmaceutical outcomes. Built on decades of expertise, Examoto addresses the goals of maximizing the benefits and safe use of prescription drugs while reducing the burden to patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare delivery system. Examoto accomplishes this through the design, development, deployment, and streamlined operation of technologically driven REMS services including web, mobile, data, voice, SMS, and chat for public digital environments. For more information, visit www.examoto.com.
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2022 Denim & Diamonds surpasses goal, sets new record
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - With more than 420 people in attendance and over 70 event sponsors, Newman Regional Health celebrated its 13th Annual Denim and Diamonds by bringing in a record-breaking total net revenue of approximately $203,681.
The event was held Friday, August 5 at Emporia State University’s Memorial Union Webb Hall. Each year, funds raised at Denim and Diamonds are designated for a specific purpose that will most benefit patients who seek care at Newman Regional Health.
“This year’s donations will benefit community members by assisting in the purchase of new state-of-the-art C-Arm X-Ray systems. These new imaging systems will allow higher quality imaging in our pain clinic and surgery. Our families, friends, and neighbors deserve the best equipment and care possible and these new systems allow us to meet the goal. The continued support for our hospital from the community thru generous contributions of those involved with Denim and Diamonds is greatly appreciated,” Jim Crump, Director of Imaging, said.
The two new C-arms will benefit Newman Regional Health’s Imaging and surgical developments. Over the course of the next year, two of these mobile x-ray devices will be purchased.
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20 US Clinical Cancer Centers, 16 Metastatic Breast Cancer Trials now powered by Epic Sciences platform
DefineMBC™ assesses breast cancer as it evolves in later stages and new treatments become available
SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epic Sciences, Inc. has added DefineMBC™, a novel comprehensive blood-based test for characterizing metastatic breast cancer, to its CLIA laboratory menu.
"As one of the many cancer centers eager to begin incorporating DefineMBC™, we are pleased to collaborate with the Epic team on this important launch" commented Lee Schwartzberg MD, FACP, Chief, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Renown Institute for Cancer, and Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada. "This unique capability to assess receptor status, copy number changes, as well as relevant genomic alterations from one blood draw - and on a single comprehensive report - is groundbreaking, and could absolutely change oncology practice."
DefineMBC™ includes both cell-based and cell-free analysis from a single blood draw to provide comprehensive profiling of metastatic breast cancer when a tissue biopsy result is not available. The test's multi-analyte methods have demonstrated impressive sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and precision in the:
- detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs)
- assessment of protein expression (HER2, ER)
- determination of intra-cell copy number variation (CNV) within individual CTCs
- plasma-based cell-free DNA analysis for identification of single nucleotide variants (SNVs), indels, fusions, CNVs from a 56-gene panel, as well as
- the calculation of microsatellite instability (MSI) and tumor mutational burden (TMB)
"Developing DefineMBC™ has been an incredible Epic Sciences team effort over the past 3 years says Rick Wenstrup, Chief Medical Officer, Epic Sciences. "We have also benefitted tremendously from the input and ongoing collaboration with multiple leading breast cancer oncologists throughout development. Patients now may have less invasive testing options and oncologists will have more information to guide treatment." The company is committed to analyzing DefineMBC™ and other breast cancer biomarkers in clinical trials as well as drug development programs to further explore applications with current and future available therapies.
About Epic Sciences
Epic Sciences, Inc. is developing and marketing novel diagnostics to guide therapy selection and monitor disease progression, personalizing and advancing the treatment and management of prostate and breast cancers. The Company's liquid biopsy platform leverages proven, proprietary cell analysis capabilities as well as cell-free analysis to provide more complete, efficient analysis and clearer insights – Comprehensive Cancer Profiling. Using its full-service CAP/CLIA-accredited laboratory and research support services, Epic Sciences partners with leading pharmaceutical companies and major cancer centers around the world to improve patient outcomes.
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LAKE FOREST, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, today announced it has been invited to present at the Lake Street 6th Annual Best Ideas Growth Conference being held September 14, 2022. John Beaver, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jennifer Bright, Chief Financial Officer, will present in-person to institutional investors and analysts during the event in New York City.
BIOLASE is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine. BIOLASE's products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals. BIOLASE's proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 302 patented and 31 patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically and clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. BIOLASE's innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver superior results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications. From 1998 through December 31, 2021, BIOLASE has sold over 43,300 laser systems in over 80 countries around the world. Laser products under development address BIOLASE's core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer applications.
For updates and information on Waterlase iPlus®, Waterlase Express™, and laser dentistry, find BIOLASE online at www.biolase.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/biolase, Twitter at www.twitter.com/biolaseinc, Instagram at www.instagram.com/waterlase_laserdentistry, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/biolase.
BIOLASE®, Waterlase® and Waterlase iPlus® are registered trademarks of BIOLASE, Inc.
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NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Stronghold Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 13, 2022
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Learn more about your recoverable losses in SDIG:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa Semiconductor Corp., were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. you have until June 13, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the SDIG lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/stronghold-digital-mining-inc-loss-submission-form?id=26956&from=4.
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Combination Treatment Demonstrates Enhanced Efficacy and Delayed Tumor Growth as Compared to Osimertinib Alone in EGFR Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Models
VT3989, a First-in-Class TEAD Autopalmitoylation Inhibitor, Currently Being Evaluated in Phase 1 Clinical Trials
SAN MATEO, Calif. , April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivace Therapeutics, Inc., a small molecule discovery and development company developing first-in-class therapies targeting the Hippo pathway, today announced that new preclinical data on the company's transcriptional enhanced associate domain (TEAD) autopalmitoylation inhibitor, VT3989, were reported at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2022. Presented findings demonstrated that the combination of VT3989 and osimertinib (Tagrisso®), an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor, possessed enhanced anti-tumor activity and delayed tumor growth as compared to osimertinib alone in preclinical EGFR mutant tumor models. The AACR conference is being held April 8-13, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Data reported in the poster presentation demonstrated that VT3989 exhibits strong synergistic activity with osimertinib. This was highlighted by the ability of the combination to enhance the blocking of tumor growth in EGFR mutant, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell-line derived xenograft models, including the HCC827 model that is already known to be particularly sensitive to osimertinib. Furthermore, the combination of VT3989 and osimertinib significantly increased the life span of mice in an NCI-H1975 NSCLC CDX model as compared to osimertinib monotherapy.
Additionally, researchers showed similar synergistic activity in blocking tumor regrowth in human patient-derived xenograft models of EGFR mutant NSCLC. Of note, data demonstrated that TEAD inhibition achieved with VT3989 significantly delayed the re-emergence of tumor mass after osimertinib treatment resulted in non-palpable tumors. This finding offers evidence that EGFR mutant NSCLC relies upon dysfunction in the Hippo pathway to survive treatment with osimertinib, and can thus be targeted with TEAD inhibition.
"The exciting new data presented at AACR not only support previous research highlighting the potency and selectivity of VT3989 as a TEAD inhibitor and its single agent anti-tumor activity in mesothelioma models, the findings also begin to build a compelling strategy around a synergistic combination treatment approach featuring VT3989 and EGFR inhibitors such as osimertinib," said Tracy Tang, Ph.D., vice president of biology at Vivace Therapeutics and lead author on the AACR poster presentation. "We are eager to continue our pioneering research into the Hippo pathway and how addressing dysfunction in that pathway may pave the way for first-in-class cancer therapies capable of addressing the unmet needs of patients."
Vivace's proprietary compounds inhibit palmitoylation of members of the TEAD protein family, including both covalent and non-covalent inhibitors. The company's clinical candidate, VT3989, is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials. Pre-clinical research and development activities have demonstrated that the clinical candidate is active as a monotherapy against tumors that rely upon dysfunction of the Hippo pathway, and in combination with other anti-cancer therapies in additional tumor types.
The poster presented is available at the company's website www.vivacetherapeutics.com.
About Vivace Therapeutics, Inc.
Vivace Therapeutics is a small molecule drug discovery and development company focused on targeting the Hippo pathway. The company is pursuing a first-in-class approach to treat human carcinomas of high unmet medical need. Based in San Francisco Bay Area, the company has raised $70 million to date, and is funded by leading biotechnology investors, including Canaan Partners, WuXi Healthcare Ventures, Cenova Capital, Sequoia Capital China, Boxer Capital and RA Capital Mangement. For more information, please visit www.vivacetherapeutics.com.
Tagrisso® is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.
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info@vivacetherapeutics.com
650.666.2753
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Vida Strategic Partners (media)
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CODX) investors who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now.
Class Period: May 12, 2022 – Aug. 11, 2022
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Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CODX) Securities Fraud Class Action:
Throughout the Class Period, Defendants repeatedly touted Co-Diagnostics' Logix Smart COVID-19 Test and, as recently as May 12, 2022, reassured investors about the demand for that product.
The complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose that demand for the Test had plummeted throughout the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. As a result, Defendants' positive statements about the demand for the Logix Smart COVID-19 Test lacked a reasonable basis.
Investors began to learn the truth, according to the complaint, on Aug. 11, 2022, when Co-Diagnostics announced disastrous financial results for Q2 2022. The company's quarterly revenue plummeted almost 82% from the prior year period to just $5 million. Management primarily blamed the results on lower demand for the Logix Smart COVID-19 Test and admitted they saw weak demand as Q2 2022 progressed.
This news sent the price of Co-Diagnostics shares crashing 30% lower on Aug. 12, 2022, wiping out over $66 million of shareholder value.
"We're focused on investors' losses and proving Defendants misled investors about the real demand for Co-Diagnostics' test," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in Co-Diagnostics and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Co-Diagnostics should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email CODX@hbsslaw.com.
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His execution date was set. Two days later, a Texas district attorney withdrew his death warrant
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN
John Henry Ramirez’s execution date was scheduled last week in south Texas for this coming October, but two days later, a Texas attorney general who doesn’t believe in the death penalty withdrew his death warrant.
Ramirez was convicted of robbing and murdering Pablo Castro in 2004, stabbing him 29 times in a convenience store parking lot in Corpus Christi. He also robbed a second victim at knife point and fled to Mexico, evading arrest for 3 1/2 years, according to the Texas attorney general’s office.
On April 12, an assistant district attorney signed Ramirez’s execution date, which was scheduled for October 5, nearly a year after his original execution date, but two days later, Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez, who is a Democrat, filed a motion withdrawing Ramirez’s death warrant and execution date saying, “the death penalty is unethical and should not be imposed on Mr. Ramirez or any other person.”
The death penalty seemed such a certainty that Ramirez fought in court to have his spiritual adviser pray aloud and “lay hands” on him during his execution — and he won in a legal battle at the Supreme Court last month.
Gonzalez’s office requested the execution date, but in his motion said the assistant district attorney had done so without understanding his “desire in this matter” and didn’t consult with him prior.
Gonzalez’s second term ends in 2024 and anyone who takes his place would have the ability to reinstate the death warrant.
CNN has reached out to Gonzalez and his office for comment.
“I admit that there are some very bad and evil people out there,” Gonzalez said in a Facebook Live video last Thursday. “But I don’t feel that the government should have that power to put people to death.”
Seth Kretzer, Ramirez’s attorney, said he was happy and surprised to hear about Gonzalez’s change of position.
“This informs my belief that the litigation of Mr. Ramirez’s religious liberties case has touched some small part of America’s soul,” Kretzer told CNN in a statement.
Castro’s son Fernando, however, told CNN his “blood is boiling” over Gonzalez’s decision. He was 11 when his father was killed.
“There’s a little boy still dwelling in this body. Crying. Hurting. Missing his father,” Fernando said. “Missing the childhood that was stolen from him. I deal with this every day. It’s never-ending. Every time I think it’s coming to an end there’s yet something else preventing this chapter from closing.”
Ramirez’s original execution date was set for September 2021, but he asked the Supreme Court to consider his request to have his pastor pray audibly and touch him during his anticipated execution. Current Texas policy allows a pastor in the chamber, but they can’t speak up or physically touch the inmate.
Kretzer argued last year that Texas’ policy violates the inmate’s rights under the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000. Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled in Ramirez’s favor, setting precedent for similar requests in prisons across the country.
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Website was built for creators, collectors, and Metaverse adventurers.
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Metaverse and Web3 begin to infiltrate all areas of life and a growing number of industries, the founders of Mystic.com want to simplify the complex and confusing Web3 ecosystem, so everyone feels comfortable to claim their seat at the table.
"Mystic is a Web3 crystal ball for the Metaverse, NFT and gaming ecosystems," said Roger Clark, co-founder of Mystic. "We're building a cohesive, cross-platform experience to help our customers see beyond the hype."
Mystic was founded by a proven team of veterans from finance, crypto, and big tech, whose experience spans 30+ years at companies like Apple, Microsoft, Binance, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs.
It's no secret that Web3 assets are fragmented, siloed, and technologically immature, creating a slew of problems that Mystic has set out to solve, including:
- Difficult discovery
- Broken metadata
- Unreliable asset storage
- Low-quality market data
- Complexity and confusion
- High barriers to entry
- Negative associations
The website is quickly scaling its NFT platform to include key data for millions of NFTs from thousands of collections. The Web3 NFT search engine, which makes searching for NFTs as simple as a Google search, is now in public beta mode.
Mystic lets users conduct simple "Google-like" searches for NFTs and receive real-time market data – with easy-to-understand values displayed in US dollars or cryptocurrencies, whichever the user prefers.
Users can easily see an indexed list of top NFTs, marketplaces, and new collections, all by volume within the past 24 hours. They can also use the search bar to find a specific NFT or collection.
"The Mystic team is building an ecosystem of creators and tastemakers to co-create the next cultural phenomenon – before it reaches the mainstream," Clark said. "Together with our community, Mystic will lead the digital renaissance using a blend of user-generated content, competitive leaderboards, rarity rankings, APIs, investor tools, charts, and more."
Since its launch, Mystic.com has been experiencing traction and momentum and already has:
- 20,000,000+ pages of SEO content
- 21,000,000+ assets tracked
- 3,000+ NFT collections
- Four blockchains, with more coming soon
Mystic is a data aggregation and analytics tool spanning the Web3, NFT, and gaming ecosystems. For creators, collectors, and adventurers from all platforms.
To learn more, visit: https://mystic.com
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NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the US grapples with historic labor shortages, record-high quits rates, and millions of unfilled job openings, the ability for many working parents—especially mothers—to participate in the labor force is highly dependent on access to paid child care. A new report by the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), uses timely data to better understand labor force attachment for mothers with children over time, as well as trends across gender, race, marital status, and more.
Although the overall US labor force has steadily dropped since 2000, all groups of men by race and ethnicity have higher labor force participation than women. However, in 2020 the 11.5 percentage point gap between working men and women was the smallest gap in the post-war period. Traditionally, mothers provide most of the primary care duties for children; thus, the availability and access of paid child care is linked to the decision of mothers to enter or exit the labor force.
What's more, there is a large and persistent gap in the participation rate between fathers and mothers—beginning in the 1990s, this gap has hovered between 22 and 25 percent. The report goes on to note that mothers with older children (age 5-14) have a higher labor force participation rate than all women (mothers of children who are younger and women without children). Also, among mothers, married mothers have lower labor force participation than single mothers for both young and older children.
"The US economy desperately needs to grow its pool of qualified workers to fill critical staffing shortages across all industries," said Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of CED. "Working mothers could help provide a much-needed infusion into a struggling labor force, but this will require an immediate and sustained change in the way policymakers and business leaders view child care. With the large income gap between working families that use paid child care and those that do not, expanding access to more affordable child care would enable more mothers—particularly those in married households that comprise two-thirds of today's mothers—to enter or return to fulfilling careers."
Key insights from the report include:
Despite declining labor force attachment across all genders, gaps remain between men and women:
- Both male and female labor force participation rates are declining at approximately the same pace. This suggests that the same structural factors that have long weighed on male participation may now be driving a similar decline in female participation rates.
- In 2020, before the pandemic, the male participation rate was 67.7 percent, 11.5 percentage points above the 56.2 percent rate for females. Though substantial, this is the smallest gap between genders in the post-War period.
- A stall in progress in closing the gap between male and female participation during the past two decades suggests that the current 10 percentage point gap between the sexes may represent an effective floor.
Labor force participation trends can be further broken down by sex, race, and income:
- Labor force participation among all women of all races has mostly converged, with the exception of Black women, who exceed the average by 2.6 percentage points.
- Black females represent the only major female race group with rates above the overall average. The gap between Black and White females has averaged approximately 2.5 percentage points since 2000.
- All groups of men by race and ethnicity have higher labor force participation rates than women. The smallest male-female participation gap is for Black men, at 3.2 percentage points gap in 2021. The White gap was slightly larger at 5 percentage points in 2021. The largest male-female participation gap is for Hispanics of all races, clocking in at 18.5 percentage points in 2021.
- Labor force participation rates remain far higher for those in the highest income families. Based on the highest and lowest income brackets, the participation rate for persons in families with income of $100,000 or more is more than double the rate for those in families with income under $25,000, at 74.5 percent and 36.8 percent, respectively.
Paid child care usage is directly impacted by maternal labor force participation trends:
- The number of mothers ages 18 to 54 with a child under the age of 15 stalled more than a decade ago and has declined by 2.2 million, or 9.3 percent, since 2007. The number of mothers with a child under the age of 5 declined by 1.1 million, or 11.3 percent, over the same period. This has reduced the demand for all forms of child care.
- The labor force participation rate for women ages 18 to 54 has fallen over the past two decades for all subgroups of women except mothers with young children under 5. Mothers with young children represent one of the strongest sources of new entrants to the labor force in recent years.
- Mothers with older children (ages 5-14) have higher labor force participation rates than women with no children and mothers with both older and younger children. Mothers with young children (ages 0-4) have only a 7.6 percent gap remaining in 2021, down from more than 30 percent in the late 1970s. Mothers with young children posted the strongest gains in labor force participation among all major groups of women the past two decades. A continuation of this trend suggests that demand for paid care will be relatively stronger for mothers with younger children versus those with older children.
- About two-thirds of all mothers ages 18-54 with a child under the age of 15 are married. Yet, the labor force participation rate of the far smaller group of unmarried mothers is significantly higher than the labor force participation rate of married mothers. For mothers with children ages 14 and younger, the gap is 5.7 percentage points. Similarly, for mothers with children under age five, the gap is 3.3 percentage points.
Labor force participation rates vary across states:
- South Dakota has the highest labor force participation rate for women, at 83.7 percent. West Virginia has the lowest female labor force participation rate, at 68 percent.
- Wisconsin has the highest labor force participation rate for working mothers with children under age five at 84.6 percent, while Alaska has the lowest, at 56 percent.
- South Dakota has the highest labor force participation rate for mothers with children ages 14 and younger, at 86.4 percent, while Alaska has the lowest, at 63.1 percent.
The new report, The Economic Role of Paid Child Care in the US: Part 2—Labor Force Participation, can be accessed here. The report is part of a four-part series produced with the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on the use of paid child care and labor force participation of mothers. The report—and additional information including interactive data sets, state fact sheets, and more—can be found here.
About CED
The Committee for Economic Development (CED) is the public policy center of The Conference Board. The nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. CED Trustees are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies who bring their unique experience to address today's pressing policy issues. Collectively they represent 30+ industries, over a trillion dollars in revenue, and over 4 million employees. www.ced.org
About The Conference Board
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai today provided teaser images of its significantly enhanced 2023 Palisade SUV before its global debut at the New York International Auto Show on April 13 at 9:45 a.m. EDT. The reveal of the new 2023 Palisade can be seen on www.hyundaiusa.com and Hyundai's YouTube channel on April 13.
The design of the 2023 Palisade conveys dignified refinement with clear differentiation worthy of a flagship SUV. A wider cascading grille form outlines rugged parametric shield elements for a premium appearance. The new forward lighting signature features vertically-connected LED composite lights that frame the grille creating a sharp-edged, technical appeal. New, multi-spoke alloy wheels fill the wheel openings for a solid, premium appearance.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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MISSION, Texas, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North America represents roughly 25% of the global consumer market, and the Interstate 69 corridor, which bisects the United States north to south and connects it with Canada and Mexico, is one of its main supply chain arteries. Many of North America's largest industrial hubs are located along this route and key international crossings feed this North American supply chain artery. COSTEP recently analyzed the 2019, 2020, and 2021 truck crossing counts on the U.S.-Canada and the U.S.-Mexico borders. The U.S.-Canada points of entry of the I-69 corridor analyzed include Detroit and Port Huron in Michigan, and Buffalo-Niagara Falls in New York. The U.S.-Mexico points of entry of the I-69 corridor were Laredo, Hidalgo/Pharr, Brownsville, Progreso, Rio Grande City, and Roma, all located in the Rio South Texas region.
In 2019, the Michigan/New York State region saw 3,254,623 inbound truck crossings, while the Rio South Texas region saw 3,412,118, making both the busiest international truck-borne trade regions on their respective borders. The difference was minor, only 157,485 trucks, or 4.8%. The outbreak of the pandemic negatively impacted trade in 2020, but to a varying extent. For the Michigan/New York State, 2020 truck crossings dropped significantly, down to 2,917,738. The 2020 Rio South Texas region truck crossing totaled 3,387,816, meaning the decline was much less severe, and difference between the two regions grew to 470,078 trucks, or 16.1%, in favor of Rio South Texas. As the North American economy rebounded in 2021, both received a resurgence of activity, with Michigan/New York State seeing 3,147,251 truck crossings, and Rio South Texas' total rising to 3,739,519. However, these numbers also reflect a further expanding gap of 592,268 trucks, or 18.8%, in favor of Rio South Texas.
Directly comparing the 2021 numbers to 2019 shows that, in 2021, Michigan/New York State was still down 107,372 trucks, or -3.3%, compared to 2019. By contrast, in 2021, Rio South Texas was up 327,401 trucks, or 9.6%, above the 2019 figures, squarely placing the Rio South Texas region at the Heart of the North American supply chain.
If you are looking to manufacture in North America for North America, look at what Rio South Texas has to offer. Our team at COSTEP would be glad to assist you, so please visit us at www.costep.org or follow us at @COSTEP to learn more.
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U.S. Army contract will increase tanks' survivability on the battlefield
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that it has been awarded a competitive award worth up to $280,112,700 to procure Trophy Ready Kits as an Active Protection System (APS) for Abrams main battle tanks.
Trophy rapidly detects, classifies and engages threats such as recoilless rifles, antitank guided missiles, rockets, tank rounds and rocket-propelled grenades. The detection of threats, including their launch location, allows Abrams tank crews to rapidly handle targets.
The kits will be added to M1A2 SEPv2 and M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks as needed, continuing their fielding across the Army.
"We are honored to have been chosen by the Army to continue to provide this important capability to keep tank crew members and their vehicles safe on the battlefield," said Gordon Stein, vice president of U.S. operations at General Dynamics Land Systems.
Work on the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is expected to extend into mid-2027.
General Dynamics Land Systems provides innovative design, engineering, technology, production and full life-cycle support for land combat vehicles around the globe. The company's extensive experience, customer-first focus and seasoned supply chain network provide unmatched capabilities to the U.S. military and its allies. More information about General Dynamics Land Systems is available at www.gdls.com.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $38.5 billion in revenue in 2021. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.
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HSINCHU, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TRI has announced its collaborations with industry and academic partners on making advancements in magnetic memory technology. It has worked with semiconductor manufacturing leader TSMC in the development of Spin Orbit Torque Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (SOT-MRAM) array chips. Meanwhile, it joined hands with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) to develop magnetic memory technology that can perform across a wide operating temperature range of nearly 400°C. Both developments are pivotal for industries to move towards next-generation memory technology.
Dr. Shih-Chieh Chang, General Director of ITRI's Electronic and Optoelectronic System Research Laboratories, pointed out that the use of lower voltage and current in the memory can lead to higher efficiency. Therefore, ITRI and TSMC developed SOT-MRAM technology that incorporates high write efficiency and low write voltage, achieving a writing speed of 0.4 nanoseconds and a high endurance of 7 trillion reads and writes. The memory also offers a data storage lifespan of over 10 years. In the future, it can potentially be integrated into the advanced processes of embedded memory, which has outstanding prospects in applications such as AI, automotive electronics, and high-performance computing chips.
In the ITRI-NYCU collaboration, both parties have worked to develop high-efficiency operating technology for MRAM and jointly presented the R&D results at this year's IEEE Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits, one of the leading events in the global semiconductor industry. The newly developed Spin-Transfer-Torque MRAM (STT-MRAM) adopts ultrathin composite films and magnesium spacers to boost writing speed, reduce latency, minimize writing current, and improve endurance. The multi-functional magnetic memory has optimal data access performance and stability across a wide operating temperature range between 127°C and -269°C. This is the first of its kind to pass verification tests and will offer enormous potential for applications such as quantum computers and aerospace.
ITRI will continue to develop forward-looking semiconductor technology and present innovative solutions to address market needs. Under its 2030 Technology Strategy and Roadmap, the Institute seeks to collaborate closer with industry and academia in intelligentization enabling technologies, which will promote industrial upgrading and cross-sector cooperation and boost new business opportunities.
About ITRI
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world's leading technology R&D institutions aiming to innovate a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan's industries from labor-intensive into innovation-driven. To address market needs and global trends, it has launched its 2030 Technology Strategy & Roadmap and focuses on innovation development in Smart Living, Quality Health, and Sustainable Environment. It also strives to strengthen Intelligentization Enabling Technology to support diversified applications.
Over the years, ITRI has been dedicated to incubating startups and spinoffs, including well-known names such as UMC and TSMC. In addition to its headquarters in Taiwan, ITRI has branch offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan in an effort to extend its R&D scope and promote international cooperation across the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.itri.org/eng.
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FDA orders all Juul electronic cigarettes removed from US market
Published: Jun. 23, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT|Updated: moments ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration orders all Juul electronic cigarettes removed from the U.S. market.
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Vegan fast-casual restaurant invites customers to join them in celebrating a decade of success and delicious plant-based meals
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fruitive, a fast-casual restaurant offering healthy, made-from-scratch meals, has been providing families in the Virginia Beach and Washington D.C. areas with premier plant-based food options for the past decade. This year, the vegan fast-casual restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Fruitive was founded in Virginia Beach in 2012 and expanded from its original Hilltop location to include locations in Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, Virginia.
"When Fruitive opened 10 years ago, my main goal was to create a healthy place to eat that was more than just a restaurant. I wanted to create an atmosphere that was welcoming to my family and the community as a whole," said Gregg Rozeboom, founder and CEO of Fruitive. "As I traveled around the country visiting different restaurants for inspiration, I realized that there were many shops that specialized in specific concepts but didn't offer an expansive selection of plant-based food options. I pulled ideas from each of the restaurants to develop an innovative company that offers premium, 100% plant-based menu items. We value every ingredient and make sure that everything we do is with the health of the community in mind.
"I love that we've created a brand that promotes a healthy lifestyle and continues to thrive despite rough economical times."
Fruitive combines various health concepts into one fast-casual establishment. From the antioxidant superberry bowl filled with oat milk, acai, blueberries and bananas to their popular avocado herb toast on whole-grain bread, Rozeboom has constructed health-focused meals with an eco-friendly consciousness. Fruitive's seasonal menu changes the first day of every season.
"Over the years, our menu has continued to evolve to ensure we meet the needs and demands of the customers," Rozeboom said. "We make sure our food is 100% plant-based because we strongly believe that eating plant-based is the healthiest way to eat for the sake of our bodies and the planet."
To help commemorate the 10-year anniversary, Fruitive will be hosting a three-day celebration from June 23-25 at the Hilltop location in Virginia Beach and the City Center location in Washington D.C. Fruitive will serve half-priced pizza, their newest addition to the menu, for the entirety of the celebration. On Friday, June 24, customers can enjoy Fruitive's popular Peaches & Greens liquid meal smoothie for free, and to cap off the weekend, Fruitive will be offering free avocado toast on Saturday, June 25.
For more information about Fruitive, visit https://fruitive.com/.
Fruitive, founded in Virginia Beach in 2012, began when founder Gregg Rozeboom realized his desire to open a restaurant that prized authenticity and kindness above all else: a place he would feel comfortable bringing his own family. Since day one, Fruitive has followed that vision to establish itself on the foundation of treating others the way we would want to be treated--from the ambiance to the menu quality to the customer service. To us, it's more than just food; it's about meeting you where you are and encouraging you to #LiveYourHealth and #LiveYourValues. For more information, visit https://fruitive.com/.
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CINCINNATI, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVO), a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, announced that it received re-authorization of its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Revogene® SARS-COV-2 molecular assay from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Meridian expects to begin shipping this product before the end of its fiscal fourth quarter, ending September 30, 2022.
On November 10, 2021, Meridian announced the Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay was granted authorization by the FDA. Subsequent to that, it was determined that the original design of the assay would not detect the Omicron variant and Meridian delayed marketing the assay to modify its design to correct for the detection of the variant. In March, Meridian completed the development work and submitted an initial set of data to the FDA to validate the performance of this revised assay. Over the last few months in consultation with the FDA, Meridian completed additional clinical studies and the FDA has now re-authorized the EUA.
The Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay is a molecular diagnostic test for the qualitative detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, anterior nasal, and mid-turbinate nasal swab specimens and provides impressive clinical performance with a positive predictive agreement (PPA) of 97.7% and a negative predicative agreement (NPA) of 97.7%.
The Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay can help laboratories and healthcare systems improve their COVID-19 testing capacity and enable healthcare providers to quickly deliver the appropriate care and guide infection control measures for patients. The flexible Revogene® molecular testing platform can easily integrate into any laboratory or health system. Additional FDA-approved tests on the Revogene platform include Revogene® C. difficile, Revogene® Strep A, Revogene® GBS LB, and Revogene® Carba C.
"There continues to be demand for fast, accurate detection of COVID-19 especially considering the high transmissibility of these new variants and the upcoming respiratory season," said Tony Serafini-Lamanna, Executive Vice President - Diagnostics for Meridian Bioscience. "We believe our Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay and growing Revogene® platform can help clinicians and health systems meet these demands now and in the future."
To learn more about the Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay, please visit https://www.meridianbioscience.com/revogene-sars-cov-2/. For sales inquiries, please contact Meridian Bioscience at 1-888-763-6769 or sales@meridianbioscience.com.
This product has not been FDA cleared or approved but has been authorized for emergency use by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories. This product has been authorized only for the detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. The emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3 (b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated, or authorization is revoked sooner.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor from civil litigation for forward-looking statements accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements. Except for historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which may be identified by words such as "continues", "estimates", "anticipates", "projects", "plans", "seeks", "may", "will", "expects", "intends", "believes", "signals", "should", "can", "guidance" and similar expressions or the negative versions thereof and which also may be identified by their context. All statements that address operating performance or events or developments that Meridian Bioscience, Inc. ("Meridian" or "the Company") expects or anticipates will occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements, whether expressed or implied, are based upon current expectations of the Company and speak only as of the date made. Specifically, Meridian's forward-looking statements are, and will be, based on management's then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance. Meridian assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. These statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, without limitation, factors identified from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which contains a list and description of uncertainties, risks and other matters that may affect the Company. Readers should carefully review these forward-looking statements and risk factors, and not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements.
About Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Meridian is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy, and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. Through discovery and development, we provide critical life science raw materials used in immunological and molecular tests for human, animal, plant, and environmental applications. Through diagnosis, we provide diagnostic solutions in areas including gastrointestinal and upper respiratory infections and blood lead level testing. We build relationships and provide solutions to hospitals, reference laboratories, research centers, veterinary testing centers, physician offices, diagnostics manufacturers, and biotech companies in more than 70 countries around the world.
Meridian's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, symbol VIVO. Meridian's website address is www.meridianbioscience.com.
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Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
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- Golden Ray Shipwreck is largest salvage operation since Exxon-Valdez Alaska Oil Spill
- Albert Dai's surviving dependents file wrongful death lawsuit against salvage operators, T&T Salvage, LLC and Teichman Group, LLC
- Lawsuit claims T&T Salvage won bid to salvage Golden Ray in Georgia based on reckless plan, resulting in millions of dollars in excess cost, delays, environmental damage, and the death of Albert Dai, Plaintiff
AUSTIN, Texas , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris-county family represented by law firm Muery & Farrell has filed a lawsuit against Galveston-based T&T Salvage for the death of employee Albert Dai, husband and father. Teichman Group, LLC is also named as a defendant.
Wenijan (Albert) Dai had been employed by T&T Salvage as a specialized naval architect and salvage engineer from 2012 until his death. In 2019, Defendant bid on a complex salvage project off the coast of Georgia, following the capsize of the Golden Ray.
The Golden Ray shipwreck is the largest salvage operation in the history of the United States. The lawsuit claims Dai, who had over two decades of experience in marine salvage, warned T&T Salvage that its salvage plan was "not achievable" and posed "significant risks".
T&T Salvage won the bid, causing an extraordinary workload on Dai, including during the first half of 2020 as COVID-19 caused global lockdowns. His widow, Yuan Zhou, claims that Dai worked "around the clock" under extraordinary pressure. He died on June 29, 2020, and Plaintiffs make claims for gross negligence.
The Golden Ray salvage incident was, according to one U.S. Coast Guard Commander, the "largest wreck removal in U.S. history." T&T Salvage is also named as a defendant in a lawsuit by Glynn County, Georgia, where the capsize took place, which alleges that negligent salvage operations caused environmental damage, including several fires, oil spills, and allowed "debris and hazardous fluids to get into the sound, estuary and marshlands."
Maureen Farrell, Counsel for Plaintiffs, "T&T Salvage ignored warnings, and pursued a reckless salvage plan that cost about $800 million, caused environmental destruction to the Georgia coast, and cost Albert Dai his life. Companies should not work employees to death in pursuit of profits at any price."
The lawsuit is ongoing. Houston-based firm Nguyen & Chen is serving as plaintiffs' co-counsel in the case.
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- This latest S-K 1300 report marks an important milestone, reconfirming UEC's position as America's leading ISR uranium company with South Texas and Wyoming Hub & Spoke platforms containing 12 satellite projects, 7 of which are fully licensed, and over 71,000,000 lbs of Measured and Indicated resources and 17,000,000 lbs of Inferred resources
- Total South Texas Disclosed M&I Resources are 9,126,700 lbs with 4,738,000 tons grading approximately 0.101% U3O8
- Total Disclosed Inferred Resources for South Texas is 9,924,000 lbs with 5,469,000 tons grading approximately 0.120% U3O8
- The South Texas Hub & Spoke platform is production ready with fully licensed ISR projects
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE: "UEC") ("UEC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed a Technical Report Summary ("TRS") on EDGAR, disclosing mineral resources for the Company's Texas Hub & Spoke In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") Project (the "Project").
- As a U.S. domestic and domiciled company, UEC is now reporting all mineral resources in accordance with Item 1302 of Regulation S-K ("S-K 1300");
- S-K 1300 was adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to modernize mineral property disclosure requirements for mining registrants and to align U.S. disclosure requirements more closely for mineral properties with current industry and global regulatory standards;
- The mineral resource estimates set forth in this TRS have not previously been reported under the S-K 1300 format; and
- The Project geology is considered amenable to low-cost, environmentally friendly ISR mining methods.
The TRS was prepared under S-K 1300 and was filed on August 11, 2022, with the SEC through EDGAR on Form 8-K and is also available on SEDAR as a "Material Document" filed on August 11, 2022. The TRS was prepared on behalf of the Company by Western Water Consultants, Inc. d/b/a WWC Engineering, of Sheridan, Wyoming.
Amir Adnani, President and CEO, stated: "The disclosure of resources in the new S-K 1300 format at our South Texas Hub and Spoke production platform reconfirms the robust nature of the Project. Our database of drilling results, containing decades of exploration logs, shows strong potential for Project expansion and also dovetails well with our initiative to increase the production license at the Hobson Plant. We are pleased with the progress of the Company's domestic ISR profile in Texas and Wyoming as we continue to advance these projects towards near term production. UEC has recently submitted an offer to the U.S. government to supply the uranium reserve ("UR") and we are looking forward to our production ready projects providing future needs of the UR as well as the utility industry."
Andy Kurrus, V.P. of Resource Development, Texas, stated: "We are delighted with the expanded production prospects for our Hub and Spoke production platform in South Texas. We see significant potential in this region and will look to advance our exploration and resource delineation efforts which will benefit from our extensive resource database, containing results from 5,232 drill holes, including survey coordinates, collar elevations, depths and grade of uranium intercepts. The quality of this comprehensive data has enabled us to identify promising resource areas without extensive new drilling costs and has accelerated our exploration processes in defining new production areas for our near-term production strategy."
The Project consists of five Project areas ("Figure 1-1"): Hobson Central Processing Plant ("CPP"), Burke Hollow, Goliad, Palangana and Salvo; and is located in Karnes, Bee, Goliad and Duval Counties, Texas. The Hobson CPP will serve as the 'hub' of the Project, with the other Project areas serving as satellite facilities, or the 'spokes'. The Hobson CPP will process all the mineral mined on each of the other Project areas. The Project is in the South Texas Uranium Province ("STUP"), which is part of the South Texas coastal plain portion of the Gulf of Mexico Basin ("GMB").
Mineral rights for the Project are all private (fee) mineral leases. Fee mineral leases are obtained through negotiation with individual mineral owners.
The Project resides in the GMB. The GMB extends over much of South Texas and includes the Texas coastal plain and STUP where the Project is located. The coastal plain is bounded by the Rocky Mountain uplift to the west and drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The coastal plain is comprised of marine, non-marine and continental sediments ranging in age from Paleozoic through Cenozoic.
Uranium mineralization at the Project is typical of Texas roll-front sandstone deposits. The formation of roll-front deposits is largely a groundwater process that occurs when uranium-rich, oxygenated groundwater interacts with a reducing environment in the subsurface and precipitates uranium. The most favorable host rocks for roll-fronts are permeable sandstones with large aquifer systems. Interbedded mudstone, claystone and siltstone are often present and aid in the formation process by focusing groundwater flux.
To date, UEC holds data from 5,232 drill holes that have been completed by UEC and previous uranium exploration companies on and nearby the five Project areas held by UEC. Data from the drilling, including survey coordinates, collar elevations, depths and grade of uranium intercepts, have been incorporated into UEC's database.
Recent Developments
Recent developments and operations include all work that has been done to develop and operate the Project properties since the last technical reports were written to update the resources and development at each Project area.
Summary capital and operating cost estimates are not included with this TRS, since UEC is reporting the results of an Initial Assessment ("IA") without economic analysis. No new construction/development has occurred at the Hobson CPP or at Salvo since the 2010-2012 drilling campaign. However, UEC initiated drilling projects on Palangana, Goliad and Burke Hollow in 2010-2015, 2014 and 2019-2021, respectively. UEC also activated several wellfields at Palangana to produce uranium from 2010 to 2016.
Palangana
From 2010 to 2015, UEC drilled 891 drill holes at Palangana. Most of the drilling occurred in 2010 (391 holes), 2011 (281 holes) and 2012 (186 holes) and the remaining holes were drilled from 2013-2015. The majority of these wells were drilled for delineation purposes and the rest were drilled for monitor and production wells. In 2010, UEC activated wellfields in Production Area ("PA") PA-1, PA-2 and PA-3 at Palangana. From 2010 to 2016, 563,600 lbs of uranium were produced by ISR methods.
Goliad
In 2014, UEC conducted a drilling program at Goliad for exploration and water wells. 35 holes were drilled and logged for exploration and water supply purposes with a majority of the holes being drilled in PA- 1 and PA-2.
Burke Hollow
In 2019, UEC completed 129 drill holes, mostly focusing on delineating the Lower B1 and Lower B2 sands in the proposed PA-1. In addition, UEC began installing perimeter monitor wells in PA-1. In total, 57 holes were drilled solely for delineation and exploration purposes and 72 holes were drilled for monitoring purposes.
From 2021 to 2022, UEC conducted another drilling program to upgrade a portion of their resources from inferred to measured and indicated, to better define the ore body in proposed PA-1 and to install monitor wells. 168 delineation and exploration holes were drilled as of March 7, 2022. 24 of these holes were also used as monitor wells. This drilling program is ongoing for the purpose of completing more monitor wells.
No historic data was used in this estimate which includes only data from drilling projects conducted by UEC from 2012 to 2022. 297 new holes were drilled and logged in 2021 and 2022 to complete this estimate.
This IA for the Project has been prepared in accordance with the regulations set forth in S-K 1300 with the objective of disclosing the mineral resources at the Project.
Based on the density of drilling, continuity of geology and mineralization, testing and data verification, the mineral resource estimates meet the criteria for indicated or inferred mineral resources as summarized herein.
The in-place resources were estimated separately for each Project area. The Project contains a measured resource of 2.78 million lbs and an indicated resource of 6.34 million lbs of U3O8 in-place. The Project contains 9.92 million lbs of inferred mineral resources in-place. Tables 1 and 2 below list the Project resources by the Project area. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. However, considerations of reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction were applied to the mineral resource calculations herein.
Table 1: Texas Hub and Spoke Project Measured and Indicated Resource Summary
Table 2: Texas Hub and Spoke Project Inferred Resource Summary
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed by WWC Engineering, a consultant to the Company, and by Clyde L. Yancey, P.G., Vice President-Exploration for the Company, being a qualified third party firm and a Qualified Person under Item 1302 of Regulation S-K.
Uranium Energy Corp is America's leading, fastest growing, uranium mining company listed on the NYSE American. UEC is a pure play uranium company and is advancing the next generation of low-cost, environmentally friendly In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining uranium projects. The Company has two production ready ISR hub and spoke platforms in South Texas and Wyoming, anchored by fully licensed and operational processing capacity at the Hobson and Irigaray plants. UEC also has seven U.S. ISR uranium projects with all of their major permits in place. Additionally, the Company has other diversified holdings of uranium assets, including: (1) one of the largest physical uranium portfolios of U.S. warehoused U3O8; (2) a major equity stake in the only royalty company in the sector, Uranium Royalty Corp.; and (3) a pipeline of resource-stage uranium projects in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Paraguay. The Company's operations are managed by professionals with a recognized profile for excellence in their industry, a profile based on many decades of hands-on experience in the key facets of uranium exploration, development and mining.
Stock Exchange Information:
NYSE American: UEC
WKN: AØJDRR
ISN: US916896103
Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" as such term is used in applicable United States and Canadian securities laws. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any other statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans, "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and should be viewed as "forward-looking statements". Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, the actual results of exploration activities, variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation or realization of mineral resources, the availability of capital to fund programs and the resulting dilution caused by the raising of capital through the sale of shares, accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry including, without limitation, those associated with the environment, delays in obtaining governmental approvals, permits or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, title disputes or claims limitations on insurance coverage. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Many of these factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release and in any document referred to in this news release. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and that could impact the Company and the statements contained in this news release can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.
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The college scholarship, sponsored by Curriculum Associates, will support Askew as she pursues studies at Spelman College
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) recently presented Ayana Askew, a 2022 graduate of Virginia's Norfolk Public Schools, with the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice. Sponsored by Curriculum Associates, the $10,000 college scholarship will be used by Askew to pursue a degree in English at Spelman College in Atlanta.
The scholarship is part of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice, named after the Council's former executive director. The annual award, now in its second year, is presented to a person who has made outstanding contributions in the field of Grades K–12 urban education by taking a courageous and passionate stance on the issue of educational justice and equity. This year's awardee was Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), who currently serves as the chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor, where he works to advance an agenda that improves equity and quality in education.
Askew was the valedictorian of her 2022 senior class at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Va., graduating with a 4.48 grade-point average. A skilled poet, she has written and performed original poems on police brutality and Juneteenth on local, national, and international stages and was one of only 20 students nationwide to receive a U.S. Presidential Scholar Award in the arts. She has also created several documentaries advocating for safe public school facilities for students, receiving honorable mentions in CSPAN's National StudentCam Documentary Contest. Askew's life goal is to continue to use her platform and voice to touch people's hearts, advocate for justice, and change the world.
"I am pleased to have chosen Ayana Askew as this year's recipient of a scholarship named in my honor," said Casserly. "She is extremely deserving of this scholarship and is a prime example of the wonderful graduates our nation's urban public schools produce. As she pursues a degree in English, I know she has a bright future ahead of her and I thank Curriculum Associates for their generous support."
The CGCS is the only national organization exclusively representing the needs of urban public schools. Composed of 77 large-city school districts, its mission is to promote the cause of urban schools and to advocate on behalf of inner-city students through legislation, research, and media relations. The organization also provides a network for school districts sharing common problems to exchange information and collectively address new challenges as they emerge in order to deliver the best possible education for urban youth.
"Through our partnership with the Council of the Great City Schools, we are proud to once again sponsor the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice and recognize a standout rising college student," said Woody Paik, executive vice president of Curriculum Associates. "Ayana demonstrates a remarkable commitment to her studies, her advocacy work, and her community. We honor her accomplishments and wish her all the best as she advances her education journey."
To learn more about the CGCS, visit CGCS.org. To learn more about Curriculum Associates, visit CurriculumAssociates.com.
About the Council of the Great City Schools
It is the special mission of America's urban public schools to educate the nation's most diverse student body to the highest academic standards and prepare them to contribute to our democracy and global community. The Council brings together 75 of the nation's largest urban public school systems in a coalition dedicated to the improvement of public education for our nation's urban public school children. See CGCS.org.
About Curriculum Associates
Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates, LLC designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The company's products and outstanding customer service provide teachers and administrators with the resources necessary for teaching diverse student populations and fostering learning for all students.
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Rule of 72 helps you project your investment’s value over time
The key to growing your money is time
InvestigateTV - The Rule of 72 is a useful formula that helps you estimate the number of years it will take you to double your invested money.
Aashish Matani, a managing director of wealth management at Merrill Lynch, said the Rule of 72 is not only easy to understand, but easy to calculate.
Here’s how it works: divide 72 by the annual interest rate to determine the amount of time it takes for an investment to double.
Matani used the example of a 25-year-old who’s 45 years away from retiring. He used 8% as an annual interest rate.
When you divide 72 by 8 you get 9. So, it would take the 25-year-old nine years to double their initial investment.
If they can double every nine years and have 45 years to do it, that’s five doubles. Here is how much the money would grow in that time.
- 2022 - $5,000 – initial investment
- 2031 $10,000 first doubling
- 2040 $20,000 second doubling
- 2049 $40,000 third doubling
- 2058 $80,000 fourth doubling
- 2067 $160,000 fifth doubling
The Rule of 72 is a powerful way for you to grow wealth over time. Invest as early as you can to take maximum advantage.
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Zero Day Initiative pushes vendors to do better by changing its disclosure policy
DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today warned that a growing number of incomplete or faulty patches could be costing organizations upwards of $400,000 per update.
Speaking at Black Hat USA 2022, representatives from Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI)* revealed policy changes designed to address a significant decline in both the quality of patches and vendor communication with customers.
Click here to read more on the ZDI policy changes: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2022/8/11/new-disclosure-timelines-for-bugs-from-faulty-patches
Brian Gorenc, senior director of vulnerability research and head of the ZDI, shared his perspective: "The ZDI has disclosed over 10,000 vulnerabilities to vendors since 2005, but we've never been more concerned about the state of security patches across the industry. Vendors that release inadequate patches with confusing advisories are costing their customers significant time and money and adding unnecessary business risk."
The ZDI has identified three primary issues resulting from vendors releasing faulty or otherwise incomplete patches:
- Due to flawed vendor practices, enterprises no longer have a clear view of the true risk to their networks.
- Due to incomplete and faulty updates, enterprises spend additional time and money patching what they've already patched.
- Due to falsely believing remediation has occurred, a failed patch results in more risk than no patch at all.
These scenarios effectively multiply the cost of patching because additional, corrective updates will be required to remediate a single vulnerability – wasting business resources and adding risk.
In addition, a growing reluctance among vendors to deliver authoritative information on patches in plain language leaves network defenders unable to accurately gauge their risk exposure.
The ZDI is therefore changing its disclosure policy for ineffective patches in a bid to drive industry-wide improvements. Moving forward, the standard 120-day timeline will be reduced for bugs believed to be the result of a bypassed security patch, as follows:
- 30 days for the most Critical-rated cases where exploitation is expected
- 60 days for Critical- and High-severity bugs where the Patch offers some protections
- 90 days for other severities where no imminent exploitation is expected
Even when patches are properly engineered, they can unintentionally increase risk by alerting threat actors to the underlying vulnerability. Few organizations' time-to-patch is quicker than the time-to-exploit. When patches are incomplete or faulty, the risk of compromise is multiplied.
Although patch costs differ between enterprises, Trend Micro calculated the cost of faulty patches with the following formula: Total costs = f (T, HR, S, PF) where T is Time spent on patch management, HR is Human Resources costs needed for patch management specialists, S is scope defining the number of applications to be patched, and PF is patch frequency, which can be every 2-3 week for some applications.
It is not uncommon for patch costs within medium-to-large enterprises to exceed six figures every month. Regardless of the formula used to calculate patch expenditures, applying multiple updates for the same vulnerability costs enterprises real time and money while exposing them to unneeded risk.
To better understand and mitigate these risks, Trend Micro recommends that organizations:
- Develop rigorous asset discovery and management programs
- Wherever possible, vote with their wallets for the most trustworthy vendors
- Conduct risk assessments that go beyond Patch Tuesday—for example, by monitoring for patch revisions and closely observing for changes to the threat landscape
*The ZDI is the world's largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program, responsible for nearly 64% of all vulnerabilities disclosed in 2021.
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com.
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(The Hill) – The White House announced Thursday that Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as White House press secretary in the coming week.
Jean-Pierre, the current principal deputy press secretary, will become the first openly gay person and first Black woman to hold the role of White House press secretary. The White House said that Jean-Pierre would assume the position on May 13.
“Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people,” President Biden said in a statement. “Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration.”
“Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House Briefing Room,” he said. “I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully to the American people, and keeping her sense of humor while doing so.”
Psaki, who has held the role of press secretary since the start of the Biden administration, is expected to leave for a role at MSNBC.
Psaki described Jean-Pierre as a “remarkable woman” and noted her experience in New York City politics and government as well as her work as an adviser to Biden when he served as vice president during the Obama administration. Psaki also noted the historic nature of Jean-Pierre’s ascension to the role.
“Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible,” Psaki tweeted.
Thursday’s announcement ends months of speculation about who would replace Psaki when she decides to depart the administration. Jean-Pierre has always been viewed as the leading contender for the role, but other names have been floated as possibilities, including White House communications director Kate Bedingfield.
Psaki had initially planned to leave her role after about a year. Reports emerged last month that she was in discussions for a role at MSNBC. Psaki has not confirmed those discussions and Thursday’s announcement said nothing about her future plans.
Jean-Pierre has a lengthy resume of political and government jobs, including serving on Biden’s campaign and before that as chief public affairs officer for MoveOn.org. She has worked in the White House under President Obama and on Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns.
Having served as Psaki’s deputy for more than a year, Jean-Pierre has gaggled and briefed reporters from the podium several times.
Jean-Pierre made history about a year ago when she delivered her first briefing, becoming the first openly LGBTQ person to brief from the podium. | https://cw33.com/news/karine-jean-pierre-to-replace-psaki-as-white-house-press-secretary/ | 2022-05-05T22:53:51Z |
CARY, N.C., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fathom Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTHM), a national, technology-driven, end-to-end real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, and SaaS offerings for brokerages and agents, today announced it will release its 2022 second quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, August 4, 2022. The Company will host an investor conference call the same day.
Fathom Holdings Inc. is a national, technology-driven, real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, and SaaS offerings to brokerages and agents by leveraging its proprietary cloud-based software, intelliAgent. The Company's brands include Fathom Realty, Dagley Insurance, Encompass Lending, intelliAgent, LiveBy, Real Results, and Verus Title. For more information, visit www.FathomInc.com.
Investor Relations Contacts:
Roger Pondel/Laurie Berman
PondelWilkinson Inc.
investorrelations@fathomrealty.com
(310) 279-5980
Marco Fregenal
President and CFO
Fathom Holdings Inc.
investorrelations@fathomrealty.com
(888) 455-6040
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BEIJING, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingqiu County in north China's Shanxi Province has taken organic agriculture as an effective way to push forward the high-quality rural development.
Themed on "organic agriculture promotes high-quality rural development", the ninth China Datong Chehe International Organic Agriculture Forum was held on Saturday in Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province.
Nearly 100 well-known experts and scholars from home and abroad gathered together both online and offline to discuss the future development direction of organic agriculture.
The event was convened for the first time in 2014 and has been successfully held for eight consecutive sessions.
Ai Lingyu, deputy secretary of the CPC Datong Municipal Committee said at the opening ceremony of the forum that it is necessary to give full play to the forum's platform advantage, and constantly optimize the organic agricultural production system, policy system and marketing system in a bid to let "Datong organic food" shine brighter all over the country and gain a foothold in the overseas market.
Since 2013, Lingqiu County in Datong City has explored a new way of agricultural transformation and development and took organic agriculture as the basic task and development goal.
Meanwhile, Lingqiu has also adopted a development mode featuring the combination of organic agriculture, beautiful countryside, and eco-tourism. It has built six communities with the organic agriculture as the mainstay.
As the first village-level organic agriculture model in Lingqiu,Chehe Organic Community saw the per capita income increase from 2,300 yuan in 2013 to 21,500 yuan in 2020.
After nearly a decade of development, Lingqiu County boasts an organic agricultural production area of nearly 100,000 mu (about 66.67 square kilometers), 54 certified organic products, and more than 30 organic agricultural production businesses.
Experts at the forum also believed that organic agriculture can play a positive role in solving food safety problems, steadily increasing rural income levels,as well as improving ecological environment security.
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FREMONT, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amprius Technologies, Inc. ("Amprius"), the leader in lithium-ion batteries with its Si Nanowire Anode Platform, is scheduled to present at the Cantor Fitzgerald Technology ESG Conference, to be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto, CA, from June 27 through June 29, 2022.
Cantor Fitzgerald Technology ESG Conference
Presenting on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time
Location: Four Seasons Silicon Valley, East Palo Alto, CA
To schedule a one-on-one meeting, request a conference invitation or receive additional information, please contact your conference representative or Amprius' investor relations team at (949) 574-3860 or IR@amprius.com.
Amprius announced earlier this year that it would become a public company via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. IV ("Kensington") (NYSE: KCAC.U). The proposed transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.
About Amprius Technologies, Inc.
Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries producing the industry's highest energy density cells. The company's corporate headquarters is in Fremont, California where it maintains an R&D lab and a pilot manufacturing facility for the fabrication of silicon nanowire anodes and cells.
For additional information, please visit www.amprius.com.
About Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. IV
Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (NYSE: KCAC.U) is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, stock purchase or similar business combination with a business in the automotive and automotive-related sector. Kensington's management team of Justin Mirro, Dieter Zetsche, Bob Remenar, Simon Boag and Dan Huber is supported by a board of independent directors including Tom LaSorda, Nicole Nason, Anders Pettersson, Mitch Quain, Don Runkle, and Matt Simoncini.
Kensington's units, subunits and warrants are currently trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols "KCAC.U," "KCA.U," and "KCAC.WS," respectively. Each "KCAC.U" unit contains one subunit and 1 warrant. Each "KCA.U" subunit contains one share of Kensington common stock and 1 warrant. A holder of the subunit will only be able to retain the 1 warrant underlying the subunit if the holder elects not to redeem the subunit in connection with the Business Combination. The subunits will not separate into shares of common stock and warrants until the consummation of the Business Combination.
For additional information, please visit www.autospac.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, each as amended, including Kensington's or Amprius' or their management teams' expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed business combination between Amprius and Kensington (the "Proposed Business Combination"). These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Amprius' and Kensington's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied upon by any investors as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Amprius and Kensington. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the Proposed Business Combination, including the risk that any regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the Proposed Business Combination or that the approval of the equity holders of Amprius or Kensington is not obtained; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Business Combination; risks related to the rollout of Amprius' business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Amprius' business; supply shortages in the materials necessary for the production of Amprius' products; the termination of government clean energy and electric vehicle incentives or the reduction in government spending on vehicles powered by battery technology; delays in construction and operation of production facilities; the amount of redemption requests made by Kensington's public equity holders; and the ability of Kensington or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the Proposed Business Combination or in the future. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in Kensington's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Kensington's final prospectus for its initial public offering filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022 and the Registration Statement (as defined below) filed in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Amprius or Kensington presently know or that Amprius and Kensington currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Amprius' and Kensington's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Amprius and Kensington anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Amprius' and Kensington's assessments to change. However, while Amprius and Kensington may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Amprius and Kensington specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Amprius' or Kensington's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Neither Amprius, Kensington, nor any of their respective affiliates have any obligation to update this press release other than as required by law.
Important Information and Where to Find It
This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving Kensington and Amprius. A full description of the terms of the transaction is provided in the registration statement on form S-4, dated June 21, 2022 (File No. 333-265740) (the "Registration Statement"), filed with the SEC by Kensington. The Registration Statement includes a prospectus with respect to the combined company's securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a preliminary proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of Kensington to vote on the Proposed Business Combination. Kensington also plans to file other documents and relevant materials with the SEC regarding the Proposed Business Combination. After the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus included in the Registration Statement will be mailed to the shareholders of Kensington as of the record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. SECURITY HOLDERS OF AMPRIUS AND KENSINGTON ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND RELEVANT MATERIALS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THER ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION. Shareholders are able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents containing important information about Amprius and Kensington once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.
Participants in the Solicitation
Kensington and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Kensington in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. Amprius and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of Kensington's executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Kensington's final prospectus filed with the SEC on March 2, 2022, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, which will become available after the Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC, and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination when they become available. Information concerning the interests of Kensington's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different from those of Kensington's shareholders generally, is set forth in the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus included in the Registration Statement.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval in respect of the potential transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Kensington, Amprius or the combined company, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.
Contacts:
Investors
Cody Slach and Sophie Pearson
Gateway
949-574-3860
IR@amprius.com
Media
Renée Maler
Philosophy PR
510-499-9746
renee@philosophypr.com
For Kensington
Dan Huber
Chief Financial Officer
dan@kensington-cap.com
703-674-6514
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New Board member diversifies expertise and brings additional global thought leadership to the Board
DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today the election of Roel Vestjens to the Greif Board of Directors.
Mr. Vestjens is the current President and Chief Executive Officer of Belden Inc. During his tenure with Belden, he has held a diverse array of global leadership roles within sales, marketing, operations, and general management. Prior to joining Belden, Mr. Vestjens held various sales and marketing leadership roles with Royal Philips Electronics European division. Mr. Vestjens holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Management from Nyenrode Business University in the Netherlands.
"We are pleased to welcome this talented and experienced leader to the Board of Directors," said Pete Watson, Executive Chairman of the Greif Board of Directors. "His diverse leadership experiences and global viewpoint will bring a wealth of expertise to Greif and will add tremendous value to our Company."
About Greif, Inc.
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: 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.
Contact:
Matt Leahy
740-549-6158
matthew.leahy@greif.com
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Continuing its focus on RPM reimbursement, HRS welcomes new Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management
HOBOKEN, N.J., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Recovery Solutions (HRS), the KLAS Leader in remote patient monitoring, is excited to announce that Charika Wilcox-Lee HFMA, CRCR, CHFP has joined the company as Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management. In her role, she will be responsible for developing and deploying the company's overall virtual care reimbursement strategy to its hundreds of provider and payer clients across the nation.
Wilcox-Lee joins HRS bringing over 25 years of experience in healthcare operations in a wide range of settings, mainly focused on revenue cycle management. Prior to joining the HRS team, Wilcox-Lee served in various leadership roles within the acute, ambulatory, long-term care, and vendor technology spaces.
"As our clients continue to navigate the ever-changing healthcare landscape, many of them are looking to our team for assistance with obtaining telehealth reimbursement. As a company, we are committed to providing a full wrap-around service approach that enables our clients to be successful. We are thrilled to have the experience and expertise that Charika brings to HRS, and the opportunity for our clients to tap into her incredible experience as they enable their virtual care programs," said Florence Kariuki, Chief Clinical Officer.
As the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to expand reimbursement opportunities—including recently added remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) codes—Wilcox-Lee will lead HRS' reimbursement strategy, education, and advocacy regarding Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code reimbursement.
Beyond traditional CPT code reimbursement, Wilcox-Lee will assist clients in establishing value-based arrangements with local and national payers. With the increased clinical validation and efficacy of virtual care and remote patient monitoring (RPM) services, many providers can obtain greater financial revenue on a per patient basis by entering into value-based arrangements. As the Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management, Wilcox-Lee will work directly alongside HRS' 400+ clients to train billing teams, create effective workflows, optimize clients' telehealth revenue, and ensure client awareness of new and updated billing regulations. In addition, Wilcox-Lee will leverage her experience with EMR revenue cycle platforms and automated bill capture to inform HRS' product innovations with the goal to develop streamlined and automated reimbursement and billing integrations.
"For years, limited telehealth and RPM reimbursement has been one of the major roadblocks preventing organizations from launching or expanding RPM Services," said Charika Wilcox-Lee, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management. "I'm excited to join HRS and work directly with healthcare providers, to support payer partnerships and streamline billing efforts that create workflow efficiencies and enable providers to extend high-quality care to patients."
Health Recovery Solutions' (HRS) telehealth and remote patient monitoring solutions empower the nation's leading providers and payers to deliver care to patients across the continuum—reducing readmissions, optimizing clinician workflow, and improving patient satisfaction. HRS' disease-specific telehealth solutions are customized with educational videos, care plans, and medication reminders while also integrated with Bluetooth peripherals to engage patients in their self-management. HRS' mission is to create a new standard of care by providing advanced telehealth and remote patient monitoring solutions that facilitate behavior change and ultimately improve patient outcomes. To learn more about Health Recovery Solutions, visit healthrecoverysolutions.com or email marketing@healthrecoverysolutions.com.
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SUNRISE, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a leading provider in contract healthcare staffing services, received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for the eighth consecutive time. The biannual certification process included an on-site evaluation of the staffing firm's competency, proficiency, and commitment to standards of service. By meeting The Joint Commission's rigorous performance standards, MedPro maintains its position as a leader in the contract healthcare staffing industry.
"We hold ourselves to the highest standard," said Liz Tonkin, President, MedPro Healthcare Staffing. "This recertification is a testament of our commitment and dedication to our healthcare professionals and the quality care they provide patients at the facilities we serve across the country."
MedPro Healthcare Staffing has placed thousands of healthcare professionals in positions throughout the United States. The Gold Seal of Approval certification program was first established in 2004 and is considered a proven framework for measuring and improving internal organizational processes.
The Joint Commission is a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care. Founded in 1951, this independent, not-for-profit organization is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. The Joint Commission seeks to improve health care by inspiring healthcare organizations to provide safe and effective care at the highest quality and value.
The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States and provides certification of more than 1,700 disease-specific care programs, primary stroke centers, and healthcare staffing services. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.
Founded in 1983, MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission-certified provider of temporary and contract healthcare staffing services to acute care and laboratory facilities across the United States. Located in Sunrise, Florida, MedPro employs over 200 corporate employees. For more information, please contact Stacey Edwards at (954) 228.7534 or www.medprostaffing.com
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PAS 2022, taking place April 21-25 in-person and on demand, connects thousands of pediatricians and other health care providers worldwide.
DENVER, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting, the premier North American scholarly child health meeting, is returning in-person to Denver, April 21-25.
The PAS Meeting connects thousands of pediatricians and other health care providers worldwide. This international gathering, delivered in-person and on demand after the live event, provides a global audience of physician-scientists, clinicians and educators at all career stages with opportunities to hear from renowned pediatric leaders on a multitude of topic areas. Attendees will receive first-hand access to the latest science and education, share their research with over 6,000 attendees, network, collaborate and make meaningful connections to help advance their professional careers. The PAS Meeting, now in its ninety-first year, was first launched by the Society for Pediatric Research in 1931.
PAS 2022 will feature a full scientific program with more than 60 specialties presenting, 500 hours of content, including 2,500 posters and over 600 oral abstract presentations. Attendees can track sessions, speakers, abstracts, topic areas and more through the program guide.
PAS is pleased to again offer an on demand registration option. Pre-recorded presentations will be available for viewing starting at the conclusion of the in-person meeting (April 26).
"The PAS Meeting presents the latest in pediatric research with scientific breakthroughs, innovative studies and medical advances," said PAS Program Chair Patrick D. Brophy, MD, MHCDS. "After three years, we are excited to return in-person to Denver, while still offering an on demand option. We look forward to connecting with this exceptional community of pediatric researchers from around the world."
PAS 2022 will feature three keynote speakers during the Opening General Session on Friday, April 22:
- Grace M. Lee, MD, MPH, associate chief medical officer for practice innovation at Stanford Children's Health and professor of pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine;
- Shaquita L. Bell, MD, interim medical director at Odessa Brown Children's Clinic and clinical associate professor; and
- O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN, assistant chief diversity and health equity officer at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bignall also serves as director of Kidney Health Advocacy and Community Engagement for the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, and an assistant professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
The Opening General Session will include the presentation of the 2022 Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award by the Federation of Pediatric Organizations. Fernando Mendoza, MD, MPH, is this year's award recipient. Dr. Mendoza is an inspirational leader, tireless advocate for our most underserved pediatric populations, and pioneering researcher focused on immigrant health and policy. His greatest legacy may be his impact on diversity in medical education, with special attention on the pipeline for underrepresented minorities.
PAS 2022 is grateful for the support of its sponsors. The Platinum Sponsors are Reckitt-Mead Johnson, Children's Hospital Colorado and Sobi.
For more information about PAS 2022 and to register, please visit www.pas-meeting.org.
About the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting is the premier North American scholarly child health meeting. The PAS Meeting connects thousands of pediatricians and other health care providers worldwide. The PAS Meeting is produced through a partnership of four pediatric organizations that are leaders in the advancement of pediatric research and child advocacy: American Pediatric Society, Society for Pediatric Research, Academic Pediatric Association and American Academy of Pediatrics. For more information, please visit www.pas-meeting.org. Follow us on Twitter @PASMeeting, Instagram PASMeeting and #PAS2022, and like us on Facebook PASMeeting.
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Pediatric Academic Societies
PAS2022@piercom.com
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Terrence Howard joins inaugural delegation tour
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David Anderson Jr., White House aide under former U.S. President Barack H. Obama, has been appointed Chicago's Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, by the Ugandan Office of the President, Diaspora Affairs effective July 1, 2022. His role encompasses the enhancement of bilateral relations in trade, economy, culture and science between the East African country of approximately 46M citizens and Chicago. Anderson is currently leading a delegation in Uganda with Chicago native and Oscar winning actor Terrence Howard.
Anderson was invited to Uganda early last year by the Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Ambassador Abbey Walusimbi. The invitation was proffered through the office of Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Known as 'The Pearl' of Africa, Uganda's economy registered GDP growth of approximately 6.3% in 2019. Trillions of dollars in natural resources are found within the country. Uganda's reserves include copper, tungsten, cobalt, columbite-tantalite, gold, phosphate, iron ore, and limestone. Additionally, the country has long produced a wide range of agricultural products. Uganda's diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. The country is also a hub of art and culture and its exhibition Radiance: They dream In Time is currently on display at the Venice Biennale.
"I look forward to introducing more people from Chicago and the United States to the magnificence of Uganda." said Anderson. "African consciousness has been elevated across the globe, driven in part by the Black Lives Matter movement. Uganda's focus is increasing visibility for the opportunities in global trade, investment and tourism that the country offers."
According to Isaac Kigozi, the head of Trade and Investment, Office of Diaspora Affairs, Anderson's appointment follows President Museveni's campaign to unite the diaspora by enticing more historical displaced people to return and participate in the development of the continent.
Since serving as part of the White House Advance & Presidential front office, Anderson has held positions of increasing responsibility with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and AAR Corporation. He has applied his development skills to start ups including Tomorrow Live, a woman's empowerment platform; Brookes Transportation, an Amazon delivery partner; Sand Dollar Group, a global trading company; and The Black Skin Institute. Anderson, an honors graduate in finance from Chicago State University, has also completed the Harvard Diversity & Explorations Program. He is a member of Chicago's Business Leadership Council (BLC) and the World Economic Forum.
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P. Andrews-Keenan
Pigment International
pigmentintl@gmail.com
312-206-2821
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Providing in-kind seed and crop inputs as well as satellite-derived prescriptions and in-season monitoring to Ukrainian farmers, in coordination with like-minded Ukrainian and regional partners, with goal of making possible a 2022 Ukrainian planting season and harvest
Company issues call to action for additional industry, NGO and governmental bodies to join the Support Ukrainian Farmers Coalition
VANCOUVER, BC, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthDaily Analytics Corp. ("EDA" or the "Company"), a vertically-integrated data processing and analytics company pairing cutting-edge Big Data tools with proven Space technologies, today announced the launch of the Support Ukrainian Farmers Coalition ("SUFC" or the "Coalition"), a global coalition of industry, NGO, and governmental partners working together to provide direct, material support to the farmers of Ukraine.
Arising from the longstanding relationship between EDA's agricultural subsidiary, EarthDaily Agro, and Agrilab, a leading provider of comprehensive precision farming solutions to agricultural enterprises in Ukraine, the Coalition's initial efforts have focused on providing free-of-charge agricultural geoanalytics to Ukrainian farmers spanning over seven million acres, enabling them to optimize production in the resource-scarce environment imposed by the ongoing war.
Based upon the early success of this effort, widespread recognition of the acuteness of the economic and food security challenge developing alongside the broader humanitarian crisis, and a high level of interest from a diverse set of industry partners, international organizations, and governmental agencies operating within and around Ukraine, the Coalition is expanding significantly to facilitate additional relief efforts. Drawing upon the range of core competencies of the Coalition's market-leading participants, these additional efforts take the form of philanthropic support for Ukrainian farmers, in-kind seed and fertilizer contributions, strategic seeding and fertilization advisory based on satellite-derived management zones (SAMZ), and a growing range of support services that can be mobilized in support of the Ukrainian farmer.
"We responded early and decisively to Russia's invasion, fully terminating our operations in Russia and focusing on the safety and wellbeing of our Ukrainian employees and customers," said Don Osborne, CEO of EarthDaily Analytics. "Now, in the face of a looming economic and food security crisis both within Ukraine and across the globe, we are utilizing our existing footprint in the region and network of regional and global agricultural industry relationships to provide material support to the farmers of Ukraine, one of the world's most important food producers. In partnership with Agrilab, we are in a unique position to make available to the brave farmers holding their ground in Ukraine the most advanced geospatial analytics to optimize planting and yields, with the goal of making possible a 2022 Ukrainian planting and harvest season, even amidst extraordinarily challenging circumstances."
Osborne continued, "With the formation and expansion of SUFC, we are calling on companies, NGOs, and governmental bodies around the world to leverage their own diverse resources and unique capabilities through collective action. The needs of the Ukrainian farming community are profound, wide-ranging and immediate, and their role in feeding the Ukrainian people is absolutely fundamental. By expanding the SUFC partner network to include the world's largest and most capable companies and organizations and utilizing the established agricultural industry footprint and robust distribution and technical capabilities of our partners throughout the region, the Coalition can rapidly bring to bear the greatest possible collection of resources to meet one of the most profound crises of our time."
Iaroslav Boiko, CEO of Agrilab, commented, "Any farmer around the world can tell stories about a neighbor who has fallen on difficult times only to be raised up by the collective efforts of the other farmers in the wider community, driven by a shared sense of responsibility for their greater mission of providing for the world. Through SUFC, we are seeing this familiar dynamic expanded to a global context. The ongoing collaboration between Agrilab and EarthDaily Analytics has already demonstrated that local knowledge and presence in Ukraine, paired with cutting-edge geoanalytics and data processing tools, make it possible for us to provide immediate and direct support to our agronomists, partners, and ultimately the Ukrainian farmers who are in many cases taking great risks to ensure both the fundamental food security of the Ukrainian people and also the continued functioning of a core component of the Ukrainian economy. As SUFC is expanded in response to the scale of the challenge at hand, the global network of agribusinesses and other entities that EarthDaily is engaging will not only help with the 2022 growing season, but will also provide the Ukrainian farming community more sustainable support as we continue to recover and prepare for 2023 and beyond."
Organizations interested in partnering with SUFC or parties looking for additional information about the Coalition and its efforts are encouraged to visit the dedicated page of the EarthDaily Analytics website here.
Initial SUFC partners include, but are not limited to:
Agribusiness
- EarthDaily (Ерс Дейлі Агро)
- Agrilab (Агрілаб)
- Kernel (Кернел)
- Eurosem (Євросем)
- Global Agro Finance (Глобал Агро Фінанс)
- Ukrainian Agro Council (Українська Аграрна Рада)
Ukrainian Farms
- Agroprosperis (Агропросперіс )
- Astarta (Астарта)
- Viliya-Trade VolynZerno (Вілія-Трейд Волинь Зерно)
- STOV Inter (СТОВ Інтер)
- GK Agro Region (ГК Агро Регіон)
- Lugove Farms (Фермерське господарство Лугове)
- Vasyutu Farms (Господарство Васюта)
- DP Green Energo (ДП Грін Енерго)
- Yatran Farms (Ятранське господарство)
Further updates will be provided as additional members join the Coalition.
The Coalition's work builds upon EDA's existing efforts to provide value-added, agronomic insights and analysis to humanitarian organizations and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as ongoing observation of crop production and crop health in the areas directly and indirectly impacted by the war, including the major agricultural export markets of Ukraine & Russia and those global regions most likely to face acute food security challenges in the current environment.
About EarthDaily Analytics
EarthDaily Analytics (EDA), headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a vertically integrated data processing and analytics company, utilizing cutting-edge Big Data tools and proven Space technologies to provide value-added insights to the people, businesses, and governmental entities confronting the world's most pressing challenges. Through its EarthDaily Agro (formerly Geosys) subsidiary, EDA has a track record of more than 35 years as a leader in the collection and commercial application of Earth Observation data for agriculture analytics.
In 2021, EDA initiated construction of the EarthDaily Constellation with committed support from Antarctica Capital. Following planned launches in 2023, the EarthDaily Constellation will combine with the EarthPipeline data processing system to provide unprecedented, scientific-grade data of the world every day, positioning EDA to meet the growing needs of diverse industries including agriculture, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), insurance, disaster prevention and recovery, commodities trading, and more.
For more information, visit www.earthdaily.com.
Media Contacts
- EDA Media Inquiries – Bryan Degnan, The IGB Group (BDegnan@igbir.com; +1-646-673-9701)
- Coalition/Participation Inquiries – Andrew Mullin, EarthDaily Analytics (a.mullin@geosys.com; +1 612-364-0127)
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Peer advisory firm seeks to build upon 65 years of helping CEOs make better decisions
SAN DIEGO & NEW CANAAN, Conn., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistage Worldwide, Inc. ("Vistage" or "the Company"), the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses (SMB), today announced that its management team has partnered with Gridiron Capital ("Gridiron"), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, to acquire the Company from Providence Equity Partners ("Providence"). Members of Vistage's executive management team have also invested in the Company alongside Gridiron, underscoring their confidence in and commitment to Vistage's continued success. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Since 1957, Vistage has been bringing together groups of high-performing CEOs through a proven leadership experience that delivers results both personally and professionally. When leaders come together in their confidential Vistage private advisory group meetings, they gain the perspective, clarity and support to help them become better leaders and accelerate their company's growth. More than 27,000 Vistage members worldwide also have access to expert speakers, personalized coaching sessions, and international networking. Under the guidance of their Chair – an accomplished former CEO dedicated to helping others grow – members come together to share expertise, challenge one another to think critically and arrive at better decisions.
Sam Reese, CEO of Vistage, commented, "We are pleased with the growth Vistage has experienced in partnership with Providence Equity Partners. SMB leaders today are facing greater challenges than ever before, and we look forward to working with Gridiron Capital to expand our reach and serve the growing needs of more CEOs around the world, helping them become better leaders, make better decisions and deliver better results. The Gridiron team has extensive experience in the small business sector and fully appreciates the support and services that we provide to CEOs. Under the new partnership, Vistage will maintain its strong culture, operating principles, and purpose of helping high-integrity leaders make great decisions for their companies, families, and communities."
Tom Burger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gridiron, said, "Gridiron is managed by partners who grew up working in and leading family-owned businesses, so we have a unique appreciation for the value that Vistage provides to CEOs and executives. We look forward to partnering with this exceptional management team and leveraging our firm's Centers of Excellence to maximize the Company's potential and reach."
"Gridiron Capital has relevant experience and a track record of success investing in professional training and human capital management businesses, two of the firm's thematic areas of expertise. Our unique perspective will enable Gridiron to support and accelerate the Company's growth trajectory across the globe," said Will Hausberg, Senior Managing Director of Gridiron.
David Phillips, Senior Managing Director at Providence, said, "We thank Vistage for a successful partnership over the past four years and are pleased to have supported the Company in advancing its mission, growing its membership and enhancing the value of its programs for global CEOs and business leaders. We are confident that Vistage will continue to thrive under Gridiron's ownership and wish Sam Reese and the entire team continued momentum and success as the Company enters this next chapter."
The transaction is expected to close in July of 2022 and is subject to customary closing conditions. Macquarie Capital served as financial advisor to Providence Equity and Vistage; Ropes & Gray along with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth served as legal counsel. Truist Securities served as financial advisor and Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP served as legal counsel to Gridiron.
Vistage is the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. For more than 60 years, we've been helping CEOs, business owners and key executives solve their greatest challenges through confidential peer groups and one-to-one executive coaching sessions. Today, more than 27,000 members in 26 countries rely on Vistage to help make better decisions for their companies, families and communities. The results prove it: A 2017 study of Dun & Bradstreet data revealed that companies who joined Vistage over the prior five years grew 2.2x faster than average small and medium-sized U.S. businesses. A similar study of D&B data in 2020 revealed that Vistage CEO members weathered the pandemic by continuing to grow their annual revenue on average by 4.6%, while nonmembers with comparable small and midsize businesses saw revenue decrease by 4.7%. Learn more at vistage.com.
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial segments in the United States and Canada. They help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful businesses on a day-to-day basis. Additional information is available on the firm's website: www.gridironcapital.com.
Providence Equity Partners is a specialist private equity investment firm focused on growth-oriented media, communications, education, and technology companies across North America and Europe. Providence combines its partnership approach to investing with deep industry expertise to help management teams build exceptional businesses and generate attractive returns.
Since its founding in 1989, Providence has invested over $31 billion across more than 170 private equity portfolio companies. With its headquarters in Providence, RI, the firm also has offices in New York, London, Boston and Atlanta.
For more information, please visit www.provequity.com.
Vistage
Katie McWeeney | Vistage
858.523.6875 | katie.mcweeney@vistage.com
Gridiron Capital
Jon Keehner/Erik Carlson
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449
Providence Equity Partners
Hayley Cook/Kate Gorgi/Ethan Hunter
Sard Verbinnen & Co.
Prov-SVC@sardverb.com
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PARTNERS WITH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND OPERATIONS FIRM T30 CAPITAL
Strategic Partnership will Target Senior Bridge Lending Opportunities Along Northeast Corridor with "Open Door Sourcing" for MWBE Sponsors
NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T30 Capital LLC ("T30") today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC ("Blueprint") to scale its commercial real estate lending activities and increase its social impact. Blueprint is a $1.4 billion registered investment advisor focused on fund and direct investments in alternative credit. T30 is a vertically integrated, multi-strategy institutional real estate investment and operations platform.
T30 and Blueprint will identify and execute $5-50 million senior bridge and construction loans for a range of property types – including multifamily, mixed-use, hotel and industrial – along the Northeast Corridor and commit to "open door sourcing" to increase lending to minority- and women-owned business enterprise ("MWBE") sponsors. T30 and Blueprint will leverage their collective investment experience and deep network of industry relationships to scale T30's lending capacity and provide borrowing opportunities for MWBE sponsors, who have traditionally faced funding challenges in the commercial real estate industry. Together, they will seek to expand the pipeline of loan opportunities from $750 million to $2.5 billion.
Margaret Grossman, Managing Partner and President of T30, said, "Blueprint is well-recognized for supporting capital access to and growth of MWBE sponsors, and we are pleased to join forces with a team whose values align with our own. We expect that the net result of our combined efforts will be access to a significant volume of niche and differentiated deal flow that delivers attractive yield and solid downside protection."
Jacob Walthour Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Blueprint, added, "We are excited to establish this relationship with T30 at this pivotal point in their evolution. Together, we will create compelling opportunities for investors while providing MWBE-led real estate projects with access to capital and accelerating the growth of T30's lending platform. There is a triple-bottom line to this endeavor, and we look forward to a long-term partnership."
A woman-led firm, T30 is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of real estate underwriting, law, and structured finance professionals that boasts 50 years of combined experience developing creative loan structures and adding value through operational and strategic assistance for borrowers. T30's debt platform, formerly known as Fort Amsterdam Capital ("FAC"), is led by the firm's Managing Partners Ms. Grossman, David Schwartz, and Jeremy Salzberg, who, through FAC and the firm's predecessor affiliate, have deployed approximately $1.5 billion of capital through more than 250 real estate transactions across debt and equity, including 40 credit deals through the previous FAC Funds I and II.
Mr. Schwartz concluded, "We have worked thoughtfully and strategically to grow our team, expertise and platform so that we are best positioned to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves in the market. We see a compelling opportunity to build on our core competencies in middle market CRE direct lending, particularly today, in light of recent volatility in equity and fixed income markets, and are pleased to partner with Blueprint to increase our footprint."
About T30 Capital LLC
T30 Capital a vertically integrated, multi-strategy institutional real estate investment and operations platform led by Managing Partners David Schwartz, Margaret Grossman and Jeremy Salzberg. Since 2009, T30 and its predecessor entities have deployed approximately $1.5 billion of capital through more than 250 debt and equity transactions on behalf of its institutional and high net worth investors. For more information, please visit: https://www.t30capital.com/.
About Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC
Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC is an independent, privately held alternative investment firm focused sourcing and managing fund and direct investments in private credit and other alternative lending strategies including niche direct lending, specialty finance, royalties and advances, real asset related investments and distressed debt strategies. The firm is registered with Securities and Exchange Commission and advises on $1.4 billion of assets. For more information, please visit: https://blueprintllc.com/
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