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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s inflation rate has increased to 6.7% in April in its highest level since 1984 as electricity and heating prices spike, authorities said Tuesday.
The consumer price index rose from 5.4% in March, according to official figures from Statistics Denmark.
The agency said that it is largely price changes in goods that raise the annual increase in the consumer price index. Goods have risen by an average of 10.3% and that was the highest annual increase since November 1982, when the annual increase also was 10.3%.
When excluding energy prices, the so-called core inflation rate was 3.6% which Statistics Denmark said was the highest since 1990. The agency said that it’s largely price increases for tobacco and the rental of holiday homes rentals that are driving up core inflation compared to March.
Denmark, a member of the European Union, stands outside the 19-country eurozone. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/danish-inflation-hits-6-7-highest-since-1984/ | 2022-05-10T15:31:28Z |
5-hour ENERGY® chose to use local direct store delivery companies for distribution of new 16-oz beverage
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Less than 12 months into the national launch of its new 16-oz carbonated energy drink, 5-hour ENERGY® has surpassed its 100th local direct store delivery (DSD) distributor for the distribution of their new beverage.
The makers of 5-hour ENERGY® products launched the energy drink at the 2021 National Beer Wholesalers (NBWA) convention in Las Vegas. For distribution, the company chose to work with local DSD partners because of their community ties and knowledge of their local markets and retailers.
"When we launched the new 16-oz beverage, we knew we needed to work with local distributors," said Jeff Sigouin, president and chief operating officer of 5-hour ENERGY®. "The knowledge these companies have of their territories and the relationships they have with their retailers will be critical to the success of our new 16-oz energy drink."
The initial beverage launch included three flavors: grape, berry and watermelon. The cans deliver the same proprietary blend of vitamins and amino acids, as the 1.93 oz. extra strength shots.
"With the recent movement amongst distributors of competitive energy drinks, DSD operators around the country are looking for established brands with a history of partnering with distributors," said Charlie Cindric, vice president of beverage distribution at 5-hour ENERGY®. "5-hour ENERGY® offers both of these things to our distribution partners."
The 5-hour ENERGY® drink has full distribution coverage in 21 states and is nearing coverage in all 50 states in the country. A partnership with the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® grants access to a robust sales and street team, as well as point of sales materials and internal sales incentives for DSD employees. For more information, please visit www.5HEBev.com.
Founded by Manoj Bhargava, Living Essentials launched its 5-hour ENERGY® brand in 2004. The proprietary energy blend is found in its iconic shot size and a 16-ounce carbonated drink. Trusted by hard-working people to get them through a hectic day, 5-hour ENERGY® products are widely available in convenience, grocery, retail, club stores, and online outlets.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — AJ Allmendinger continued his dominance of NASCAR road course racing and set himself up for a sweep at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a victory Saturday in the Xfinity Series.
Allmendinger has won six of the last 11 road course races — nine in his NASCAR career — and his latest victory is his third of the Xfinity season.
All three wins are on road courses this year as Allmendinger already won at Circuit of the Americas in Texas and Portland, and now the hallowed Brickyard.
Allmendinger is the defending winner of the Cup race and on Sunday will go for the sweep.
“God I love this place!” Allmendinger screamed to the crowd. “Indy, baby! Let’s go!”
Allmendinger sprayed his crew with beer then dropped to his knees on the Yard of Bricks for the celebratory kiss.
“I love it!” Allmendinger screamed into the live NBC Sports camera.
His win in a Chevrolet was his 11th in the Xfinity Series since 2019 when he came out of semi-retirement to help Kaulig Motorsports build its motorsports practice. Allmendinger was the “trophy hunter” for the team in the Xfinity Series, and now does it in Cup in races with big stakes as Kaulig has expanded.
Allmendinger led 43 of the 62 laps and beat Alex Bowman by 2.084 seconds. Bowman thanked his Hendrick Motorsports team for allowing him to race Saturday to prep for Sunday.
“We obviously struggled really badly today in the Cup car, maybe I learned something that will play out tomorrow on the racetrack,” said Bowman, who qualified 28th for the Cup race.
Justin Allgaier finished third as Chevrolet swept the podium, then added one more with a fourth-place finish for Ross Chastain.
Chase Briscoe and Riley Herbst were fifth and sixth in Fords, and Ty Gibbs was the highest-finishing Toyota driver in eighth.
Allmendinger, Bowman, Chastain, Briscoe and Gibbs are all entered in the Cup race Sunday; Gibbs is filling-in for Kurt Busch, who is suffering from concussion-like symptoms, for a second consecutive week.
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MESA, Ariz., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlis Motor Vehicles (ATLIS), a start-up mobility technology company developing an electric work truck and the batteries and motors to drive it, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with INDe EV Limited, an East Sussex, U.K.-based engineering company developing a new British designed and built electric van. ATLIS will develop 500 30 KWh battery packs to be delivered in December 2023 for plug-and-play integration into INDe EV's new commercial vans.
ATLIS is developing its own battery cells and packs to power 300-, 400- and 500-mile range electric vehicles. These batteries will be the first in the industry to charge in less than15 minutes.
"ATLIS technological breakthroughs in battery cell efficiency and battery management systems stand out and its batteries are the logical choice as we develop this new commercial van and create more local jobs," said Tony Hayes, managing director, INDe EV.
ATLIS began the development of the AMV battery cell at its headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, in June 2021. By building battery cells in-house, ATLIS is developing its own battery supply chain, working to provide ultra-fast charging batteries to companies that are currently struggling to secure their own allotment from top battery suppliers.
"Our AMV battery cells and pack are designed to easily be integrated into the propulsion systems of any electric vehicle," said Mark Hanchett, CEO of Atlis Motor Vehicles. "This agreement with INDe EV expands our global footprint and further validates the development of our technology."
About ATLIS Motor Vehicles
ATLIS is a mobility technology company developing products that will power work. The ATLIS innovators are building an electric vehicle technology platform for heavy and light duty work trucks used in the agriculture, service, utility, and construction industries. To meet the towing and payload capabilities of legacy diesel-powered vehicles, ATLIS is developing battery technology and a modular system architecture capable of scaling to meet the specific needs of the all-electric vehicle. For more information, visit www.atlismotorvehicles.com.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman was supposed to be at the podium for the NBA draft lottery.
He benched himself in favor of coach Jamahl Mosley.
“I haven’t been very good at this,” Weltman said. “Coach was feeling lucky and we let him roll the dice. Tonight, he’s the Coach of the Year.”
And next season, he’ll be coaching the No. 1 pick.
The Magic won the lottery Tuesday night and landed the top overall pick for the first time since they got Dwight Howard in 2004.
“We’re all just rooting for our team and hoping that number pops up the right way,” Weltman said. “But teams are built on these breaks.”
The Magic got a huge one, with lottery luck striking the franchise for the fourth time. Orlando also won in back-to-back years in 1992 and 1993, taking Shaquille O’Neal and then trading the rights to Chris Webber for Penny Hardaway.
The Magic finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 22-60 in their first season under Mosley and missed the playoffs for the eighth time in 10 years. But they got a huge win in the lottery, where they had a 14% chance landing the top pick.
“These are hard seasons when you’re not winning and that takes a lot out of you and you have to carry your belief in your team and your players and the organization through,” Weltman said. “So when you get a break, it helps, and that’s how that’s how teams are built. So tonight is a good night for us.”
Duke’s Paolo Banchero, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, Purdue’s Jaden Ivey and Auburn’s Jabari Smith are widely considered the most likely candidates to be taken first. The draft is June 23 in New York.
Oklahoma City got the second pick, followed by Houston and Sacramento. The Kings moved up from the No. 7 spot entering the lottery.
Detroit picks fifth, with Indiana, Portland, New Orleans, San Antonio and Washington rounding out the top 10. The rest of the lottery results are: New York, Oklahoma City, Charlotte and Cleveland.
The lottery, with 14 ping pong balls numbered 1 through 14 placed into a hopper, sets the first four picks. The remainder of the non-playoff teams go in reverse order of their finish.
Houston, Orlando and Detroit had the best odds of winning the lottery at 14%. All three had young teams that finished at the bottom of the NBA, with the Magic having 2021 lottery picks Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner on their roster.
“It feels great,” Weltman said. “I’m so happy for our fans. They really stuck with us. And nights like this help, where you can really show the fruits of why you go through these phases and these cycles. And hopefully, they’re really excited by this.”
The Magic are committed to building through the draft after trading veterans Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon in March 2021 for first-round draft picks in 2023 and 2025. But they were missing two of the young players they are trying to build around last season with Jonathan Issac and Markelle Fultz recovering from knee injuries.
With the No. 1 pick and a new practice facility set to open in a few weeks, the Magic have some things going for them at the moment.
Banchero, Holmgren and Smith decided to turn pro after one college season while Ivey spent two years at Purdue.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound Banchero was viewed as a likely one-and-done player before he arrived at Duke from Seattle as part of a talented recruited class. He lived up to it, helping the Blue Devils reach now-retired coach Mike Krzyzewski’s record 13th Final Four before losing to archrival North Carolina.
With his strength and perimeter skills, Banchero averaged 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds. He scored 20 or more 15 times while failing to reach double figures only twice in 39 games.
Holmgren, a 7-footer with the ability to pass and handle the ball like a guard, was one of the most highly touted recruits ever for Gonzaga. He was the West Coast Conference newcomer of the year, defensive player of the year and a first-team all-conference selection. He averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.6 blocks per game, and was a third-team AP All-American.
Smith also lived up to his billing as one of the top recruits ever for Auburn. The Tigers earned their first No. 1 ranking and spent three weeks in the top spot. The 6-10, 220-pounder from Fayetteville, Georgia, was a second-team, All-American and the SEC freshman of the year. He led Auburn in scoring, averaging 16.9 points and 7.4 rebounds. Smith was also the Tigers’ top 3-point shooter after making 79 of 188 attempts (43%).
The rest of the first round is slotted this way: Charlotte at No. 15, followed by Atlanta, Houston (from Brooklyn through the James Harden trade), Chicago, Minnesota, San Antonio, Toronto, Denver, Memphis, Philadelphia (may be conveyed to Brooklyn), Milwaukee, San Antonio, Dallas, Miami, Golden State, Memphis and Oklahoma City.
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More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/magic-moment-orlando-wins-lottery-lands-no-1-pick/ | 2022-05-18T20:17:43Z |
Daunte Wright’s mother briefly detained after recording traffic stop
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The mother of Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot by a suburban Minneapolis police officer, said she was injured while she was briefly detained by one of the same department’s officers after she stopped to record an arrest of a person during a traffic stop.
Katie Wright said Thursday she was worried about what the Brooklyn Center officers might do to the person being handcuffed when she pulled over on Wednesday night. In April 2021, her 20-year-old son, who was Black, was killed during a traffic stop by Kim Potter, a white officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser.
“All I was doing was my civic duty to pull over and make sure that those babies got home safe to their families because I don’t want what happened to me to happen to any other families,” Wright said.
The Associated Press left a message Friday asking whether the officer involved would face discipline.
Brooklyn Center police released body camera video that shows an officer crossing several lanes of traffic on Highway 252 and asking Wright for her driver’s license. Wright refused, telling the officer she didn’t need to show him her license because she hadn’t been pulled over.
The officer then pulled her out of her vehicle, took her phone and placed it on the roof of her car before leading her toward a grassy median while holding her arm behind her back. Wright said the officer grabbed her so forcefully that he injured her wrist.
Wright told him her name and said “you guys killed my son. I’m going to videotape them,’’ gesturing to the other officers. The officer told Wright he would send her a ticket in the mail and both returned to their vehicles.
Brooklyn Center police union President Chuck Valleau praised the officer for what he called a “professional response and restraint during the incident.”
Along with the video, the Brooklyn Center police department released a statement that said the footage was released “in an effort to promote public safety and dispel widespread rumor or unrest.”
Potter shot Daunte Wright as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin ‘s trial was getting underway last year in the killing of George Floyd and tensions were high in the area. Wright’s death sparked several nights of protests in Brooklyn Center and revived painful memories of the sometimes violent unrest that erupted after Floyd’s death in May 2020.
Potter, who resigned following the shooting, was convicted in December of manslaughter and sentenced this year to two years in prison.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/06/daunte-wrights-mother-briefly-detained-after-recording-traffic-stop/ | 2022-05-06T20:18:36Z |
Win weekly giveaways all month long and a chance to meet Chris Lane
CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gildan®, a leading apparel brand of quality, affordable basics from t-shirts to underwear, is celebrating National Underwear Day (Aug. 5) with a prize-packed sweepstakes. Participants can win weekly giveaways all month long, plus an ultimate prize featuring concert tickets and a personal meet and greet with country music star, Chris Lane. This is Gildan®'s third annual National Underwear Day celebration, which provides the perfect platform to surprise and delight customers and the community.
"Whether I'm on tour, performing on stage or at home with my wife and son, I want to feel comfortable and confident," said Lane. "What is great about Gildan is they have all the basics you need for a quality and classic look, including my favorite underwear. I'm excited to celebrate National Underwear Day with Gildan® as they offer families and those in need quality everyday basics."
Every Friday in August, Gildan® will award five lucky winners an exclusive men's prize pack of underwear, undershirts, tanks and socks via its Instagram channel. Interested participants can enter to win by completing three simple steps:
- Follow @gildanonline on Instagram
- Like the weekly Friday Instagram post
- Tag a friend on the weekly Friday Instagram post
Gildan is also offering the chance to win concert tickets and a personal meet and greet with Chris Lane. This ultimate prize includes a roundtrip airfare, accommodations, exclusive Lane merchandise and a Gildan® prize pack of assorted products for the winner and one guest. For full entry details, visit gildanmusic.com, starting Friday, August 5, 2022. Participants can enter up to once per day through Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Beyond connecting with fans across America, Gildan® is extending its National Underwear Day celebration to support neighbors in need. They are donating 3,000 pieces of essential underwear, undershirts and socks to The Laundry Stop, a charity important to Lane. This charity provides free laundry services and apparel to those without access in Nashville, Tennessee.
"On National Underwear Day, and every day, we are committed to helping supply communities with clean everyday essentials many of us take for granted," said Chuck Ward, President of Sales, Marketing and Distribution of Gildan. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Chris Lane for our favorite holiday to support a community in need while surprising our customers and giving one fan a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
For more information on Gildan, visit gildanbrands.com, and for a full list of sweepstakes rules and regulations, visit gildanmusic.com.
Gildan® is a market leading brand with an unbeatable collection of casual essentials in sizes, silhouettes and an array of colors to suit any need. Gildan® is a brand committed to quality you can trust, value you can depend on. The Gildan® product line includes t-shirts, sport shirts, fleece, socks and underwear in a variety of fabrications, from ring spun cotton to 100% polyester. Whether you're looking for core colors or fashionable antiques and heathers, Gildan's palette offers tons of opportunities to match any color scheme. Gildan® makes it easy to find the right garments to fit your needs.
Gildan® is a brand owned by Gildan, which is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel. The Gildan Company owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America and Bangladesh. The Company operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labor, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in its long-term business strategy. More information about the Company and its ESG practices and initiatives can be found at gildancorp.com.
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CALGARY, AB, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gibson Energy Inc. announced today that it expects to release its 2022 second quarter financial and operating results on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 after the close of North American markets. The 2022 second quarter management's discussion and analysis and unaudited consolidated financial statements will be available on the Company's website at www.gibsonenergy.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
A conference call and webcast will be held to discuss the 2022 second quarter financial and operating results at 7:00am Mountain Time (9:00am Eastern Time) on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
The conference call dial-in numbers are:
- 416-764-8659 / 1-888-664-6392
- Conference ID: 31070574
This call will also be broadcast live on the Internet and may be accessed directly at the following URL:
The webcast will remain accessible for a 12-month period at the above URL. Additionally, a digital recording will be available for replay two hours after the call's completion until August 17, 2022, using the following dial-in numbers:
- 416-764-8677 / 1-888-390-0541
- Replay Entry Code: 070574#
Gibson Energy Inc. ("Gibson" or the "Company") (TSX: GEI) is a Canadian-based liquids infrastructure company with its principal businesses consisting of the storage, optimization, processing, and gathering of liquids and refined products. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the Company's operations are focused around its core terminal assets located at Hardisty and Edmonton, Alberta, and include the Moose Jaw Facility and an infrastructure position in the U.S.
Gibson shares trade under the symbol GEI and are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.
For further information, please contact:
Mark Chyc-Cies
Vice President, Strategy, Planning & Investor Relations
Phone: (403) 776-3146
Email: mark.chyc-cies@gibsonenergy.com
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Advisory Board will provide strategic guidance to Inter's senior management
Inter&Co also hired new Chief Strategy & IR Officer
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inter (B3: BIDI3, BIDI4 and BIDI11), a leading Super App offering financial and non-financial services to more than 20 million customers in Brazil, today announced the creation of a new Strategic Advisory Board ahead of the company's listing on Nasdaq next week.
The Advisory Board is comprised of a team of international leaders who will provide expert advice on bringing Inter's successful business model from Brazil to the U.S. It will be an important contribution for Inter&Co to fulfill its long-term vision of bringing its financial and lifestyle solutions to the world.
João Vitor Menin, Inter's CEO, said: "We are excited to have gathered such a talented and experienced team to compose Inter&Co's Advisory Board. We brought professionals from different parts of the world, who are experts in economics, finance, communications, marketing, innovation, and organizational development. Their contributions and insights will be priceless for us to succeed in this new stage of our development. I am looking forward to working with and learning from them."
The members of Inter&Co Advisory Board are:
- Beatriz Garcia Perez, Organizational development, business specialist and executive coach
- João Vitor Menin, Inter&Co's CEO
- Michel Combes, CEO of Softbank Group International
- Rafaela de Oliveira Vitoria, Inter's chief economist and head of Research
- Todd Chapman, Former U.S. Ambassador to Brazil and Ecuador
Strategy & IR Officer
Inter&Co also announced the hire of Santiago Stel as Chief Strategy & Investor Relations Officer. Santiago served as an Investment Banker for almost 10 years at Morgan Stanley based in New York, during which he was involved in several transactions involving Latam fintechs, including Inter's IPO in 2018. He will be based in Miami, where Inter just established a new office, attesting to their commitment to expanding its business vision beyond Latin America.
Additional information
Inter&Co welcomes the members of its newly formed Advisory Board. For more information on Inter&Co, its Advisory Board and operation, follow our social networks or visit our Investor Relations website: https://ri.bancointer.com.br/.
About Inter&Co
Inter&Co is the holding company of Inter Group and indirectly holds all of Banco Inter's shares. Inter evolved from a digital bank to a Super App that simplifies people's lives, where everything comes together in the same app. Inter offers a complete range of products and services in banking, credit, investments, insurance and cross-border services, in addition to a virtual mall that brings together the best retailers in Brazil and the United States. The company reached 20 million customers in June 2022, of which two million are active investors with nearly R$60 billion in assets under custody (AuC), and 3.1 million active customers at Inter Shop, surpassing R$ 1 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). As of March 31, 2022, Inter had an expanded credit portfolio of R$19.8 billion, shareholders' equity of R$8.5 billion, and R$38.5 billion in total assets. Inter's customers already have the ability to trade shares listed on US-based stock exchanges through its international trading platform hosted within the Super App. More than 50,000 accounts have been opened since the launch.
Contacts:
Grayling
Lucia Domville / Fabiane Goldstein M +1 646.824.2856 / +1 954.625.4793
Lucia.Domville@grayling.com / Fabiane.Goldstein@grayling.com
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SPARE NO EXPENSE - Helping Hands of Southern California is set for Thursday, May 26, 2022 - And will honor - International Designer Shahla Dorriz, Actress Shohreh Aghdashio, Dr. Keith L. Black, Aundrae Russell from KJLH, LA County Sheriff - Eric Strong, Promoter Bobby Dee, Actor: Miguel Nunez Jr., Chef Misael Guerrero, Oscar-winning makeup Artist: Merc Arceneaux and Owner and director of C.O.R.D - Cheryl J. Johnson
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a call to address the lack of diversity in the entertainment industry, AWS LOYALTY GROUP TALENT AGENCY, established in 2021 and located in Los Angeles and Orange County, California, has launched a diversity and inclusion focused business. To celebrate the platform of change in the entertainment industry. "SPARE NO EXPENSE" on Thursday, May 26, 2022, to begin with, a red carpet at 7:30 p.m. - show 8:30 p.m, will continue until 11:00 p.m. The artistic garden of international designer SHAHLA DORRIZ - Only approved guests will receive the location address - Live entertainment - Starring 2 time Grammy winner Opium Moon - Featuring AWS talent: Angelica Montano and Brandon Monsalvo - Tickets must be purchased online. - For tickets: www.helpinghandsofsocal.org - An epic experience - delicious hors d'oeuvres, sexy cocktails, gift bags, and amazing selected invited guests. A Memorial Day weekend kick-off celebration!!!
The grand opening event benefits Helping Hands of Southern California, a nonprofit 501 (c) 3, that provides 24-hour non-medical care for adults ages 18 through 59. The adult program focuses on helping homeless individuals, veterans, and men and women that are non-violent crime offenders, seeking a structured re-entry program from incarceration that is in a safe environment for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Helping Hands of Southern California also provides minors in our facility with essential skills needed to survive as an adult in our society. We will also provide each minor with specialized training on domestic violence, anger management, teen abuse, and parenting intervention programs. For more information: www.helpinghandsofsocal.org
For: Press/Media/Talent submissions or Sponsorship opportunities: Contact Lawrence "LP" Phillips of LP Entertainment Productions at lawrencephillips@lpandassociatesllc.com or 310-619-8048.
#shahladorriz #event #inclusion #diversity #talent #aws #artist #helpinghands
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HOBOKEN, N.J. , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EducationDynamics, a leading higher education marketing agency, announces the acquisition of EDU First.
During its 6-year history, EDU First established itself as a leading provider of high-quality adult student prospects for colleges and universities. During that time, EDU First and EducationDynamics formed a deep and very successful strategic partnership to connect interested prospective students to EducationDynamics' 500+ college and university clients. The acquisition will expand EducationDynamics' scope and capabilities in delivering on its mission of connecting interested individuals with higher education institutions.
EducationDynamics' CEO, Bruce Douglas, notes that, "EducationDynamics continues to seek out the most effective and efficient ways to identify and qualify prospective new students. This new deal strengthens our innovative and multi-faceted approach to marketing, enabling the company to immediately become an even more valuable marketing partner to the over 500 colleges and universities that rely on us to reach more students. We have long admired the work that EDU First performs on behalf of prospective students, and we are very excited to have EDU First join the EducationDynamics family."
EducationDynamics is the industry leader in helping colleges and universities achieve their enrollment goals through the company's unique ability to find the highest quality adult student prospects. As the trusted partner to more than 500 higher educational institutions, EducationDynamics has earned a reputation for providing the resources and expertise required to meet a wide range of industry challenges, delivering inquiry generation, agency of record marketing services (e.g. paid digital, organic search, awareness, nurturing), enrollment management services, retention services, research, consultative services and technology solutions to universities across the country. For more information, visit: educationdynamics.com
Eric McGee
Director of Marketing & Communications
Phone: 561-912-1858
Email: emcgee@educationdynamics.com
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a convenient, affordable way to enjoy time out on any river or lake, enjoying many, if not all, of the conveniences of a houseboat via the capabilities, conveniences and familiarities of your own travel trailer or motor home," said an inventor, from Sahuarita, Ariz., "so I invented the Transportable RV Houseboat. My design would allow you to easily convert your RV into a houseboat, as well as transport it to multiple bodies of water."
The invention provides a safe, stable, effective way to transport a travel trailer or motor home on water. In doing so, it eliminates the need to purchase a separate houseboat, as well as the restriction to a single body of water inherent to a houseboat. Also, its motorized capabilities add fun and entertainment on the water. The invention features a safe, user-friendly and cost-effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for boating enthusiasts who love camping and own travel trailers or motor homes, marina owners and operators, etc. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Tucson sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TST-447, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Level 1 Children's Surgical Verification recognizes CHOC's commitment to optimal surgical care
ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHOC Hospital has been granted Level 1 Children's Surgical Verification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This notable achievement acknowledges CHOC's steadfast commitment to quality improvement and patient safety efforts for children requiring surgical services. CHOC is the first hospital to earn this distinction in Southern California and one of only four in the state.
To become verified, centers must meet rigorous criteria for staffing, training and facility infrastructure. They must also demonstrate excellent protocols for care to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients undergoing surgery, as well as participate in a national data registry that yields semiannual reports on the quality of its processes and outcomes. The application process for verification is followed by an extensive site visit by an ACS team of surveyors that include experienced pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.
ACS established the Children's Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program to improve the quality of children's surgical care by creating a system that allows for a prospective match of every child's individual surgical needs with a care environment that has optimal pediatric resources. The program is based on other nationally recognized ACS quality improvement programs that have measurably improved surgical quality.
"When a child needs a surgery, that child's needs are very different than those of an adult patient needing the same or similar procedure," said CHOC Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sandip Godambe. "Our nationally recognized surgeons perform the latest procedures, using equipment that is customized to pediatric patients all the way from newborns to young adults—in operating and procedure rooms designed for safety, precision and efficiency."
The Tidwell Procedure Center at CHOC features seven operating rooms and advanced technology and information systems including the daVinci Si robotic surgical system with Firefly fluorescence imaging; full operating room data, imaging and video integration and video conferencing; the ROSA robotic device for neurological procedures; StealthStation surgical navigation and O-arm imaging technology; and a patient tracking system that allows families to track a patient's progress throughout the surgical procedure. Using the technology integration system iSuite by Stryker, CHOC was the first children's hospital in the region to have a fully integrated operating room.
The center also features three state-of-the-art endoscopy procedure rooms, two surgical procedure rooms and a Gastrointestinal Motility Lab. The center provides procedural care for patients of multiple specialties such as gastroenterology, pulmonology, oncology, dentistry and other surgical specialties. An 18-bed pre-operative unit includes all private rooms, and an 18-bed post-anesthesia care unit is configured to meet the unique needs of a wide variety of patients. Two isolation rooms are available for patients with contagious conditions, and other glass-enclosed rooms are for critical care patients who require specialized technology and ventilators.
Also featured is a cardiac catheterization lab—a biplane lab with hybrid capabilities—where invasive and neuroradiology procedures are offered as well. The center also includes a dedicated electrophysiology suite for patients with abnormal heart rhythms, offering both radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation, as well as 3D mapping.
CHOC Hospital is part of a pediatric healthcare system based in Orange County, California that is committed to being a leading destination for children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. The growing healthcare system includes two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo and a regional network of primary and specialty care clinics serving children and families in four counties. CHOC offers several clinical programs of excellence providing the highest levels of care for the most serious pediatric illnesses and injuries, physical and mental. CHOC's research and innovation institutes are focused on translating real patient needs into real-world treatments so every child can live the healthiest and happiest life possible.
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The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of South Carolina jurist Michelle Childs — recently under consideration for a slot on the U.S. Supreme Court — to sit on the federal court typically seen as a proving ground for the nation’s highest bench.
Senators, including a number of Republicans, voted 64 to 34 to approve Childs’ nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 17-5 earlier this year to advance her nomination.
Childs, 56, has been a federal judge on South Carolina’s District Court for more than a decade. Earlier this year, she was on a short list of candidates being considered by President Joe Biden for an upcoming vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, given the pending retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.
Childs had a litany of high-profile advocates, including U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, on whose advice Biden pledged during the 2020 campaign to nominate a Black woman to the high court.
Childs’ supporters also included Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who said then he was certain Childs “would have been a reliable vote for the liberal bloc of the Court” but applauded her “open mind and balance that all Americans are looking for.”
On Tuesday, she got support from some Republicans including both Graham and his fellow South Carolinian, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
Graham, who went on to oppose eventual Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson in a party-line Judiciary Committee vote, added that he felt Childs “would have received a strong bipartisan vote in the Senate.” Three GOP senators ultimately came out in favor of Jackson’s nomination, assuring her eventual confirmation as the high court’s first Black female justice, given unified Democratic support.
During Childs’ recent appellate confirmation hearing, Graham again noted his likely disagreement with some positions from a nominee put forth by a Democratic president but called the position “consequential” and said he hoped people “can rally around the accomplished woman who has worn the robe well and has potential to serve at the highest level of the judiciary.”
At that same hearing, Clyburn pointed to Childs’ “ordinary upbringing that has helped shape her life’s work and made her an example for so many young people in similar circumstances.” It was reminiscent of his promotion of Childs for the Supreme Court, when he pointed to her legal training at the University of South Carolina School of Law — rather than an Ivy League institution — as a characteristic that would help Americans identify with the high court, currently populated almost exclusively with Harvard and Yale graduates.
Last year, Biden nominated Childs for the D.C. Circuit slot, but her hearing was postponed while she was also under consideration for the Supreme Court. Previously serving as a state trial court judge, worker’s compensation commissioner and deputy director of South Carolina’s labor department, Childs also practiced employment law at Nexsen Pruet, where she became the firm’s first Black female partner.
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Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/senate-confirms-michelle-childs-to-dc-appeals-court/ | 2022-07-20T16:27:37Z |
Major time again as PGA Championship goes to Southern Hills
By The Associated Press
The strongest field of the four majors meets for the PGA Championship at Southern Hills. It’s the fifth time the Tulsa, Oklahoma, course is hosting the PGA. That’s the most of any course. Phil Mickelson is the defending champion but Lefty won’t be playing this year. It’s only the third time in the last 75 years the PGA champion did not return to defend. Tiger Woods is expected to play. He is the defending champion at Southern Hills. That’s where Woods won his fourth PGA title in 2007. For Jordan Spieth, it’s another chance at winning to complete the career Grand Slam. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/17/major-time-again-as-pga-championship-goes-to-southern-hills/ | 2022-05-17T16:23:33Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — Vanessa Nakate’s climate activism over the past three years has propelled her to the world stage.
Since 2019, Nakate has worked to amplify the voices of African climate activists through a platform she created called Rise Up Movement, spearheaded an initiative to stop the deforestation of African rainforests and launched the Vash Greens Schools Project, which aims to install solar panels in remote areas of her home country, Uganda.
These endeavors led UNICEF to announce her as their new goodwill ambassador this week, with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell saying Nakate’s appointment to the role “will help ensure that the voices of children and young people are never cut out of the conversation on climate change — and always included in decisions that affect their lives.”
Despite the global recognition, Nakate says it’s not enough — not enough to save the planet or to save the people in the global south she says are suffering significantly from the effects of climate disasters.
“For so long the world has ignored what happens in the global south,” the 25-year-old Ugandan native told the Associated Press on Wednesday.
Fresh off a week-long trip to Turkana County, Kenya with UNICEF, Nakate saw the effects of food and water insecurity caused by the worst drought in eastern Africa in four decades.
“To go back to the horn of Africa — where I was in Turkana — there was a time people talked about it, but now people have forgotten,” she said. “It’s no longer being talked about, but does that mean that situation has come to an end? No. The drought situation is much worse and many people are suffering right now.”
Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development warned that higher temperatures and less than normal rainfall were recorded across the African continent by weather agencies, and rains were further expected to fail — indicating that countries in East Africa, as well as the Horn of Africa, could be facing the most severe drought in 40 years. Over the years, droughts have led to crop failure, livestock deaths and millions of cases of malnutrition.
Countries like Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya could see current famine conditions intensify.
“When it comes to the climate crisis, it has different, horrible realities. One of them is that those being impacted the most right now, they are the ones the least responsible,” she said.
According to the Global Carbon Project, a team of scientists that monitor countries’ carbon dioxide emissions, Africa — which accounts for about 16% of the world’s population — is responsible for only 3.2% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere since 1959.
Carbon dioxide is the primary contributor to climate change. As a natural greenhouse gas, it traps heat in the atmosphere, which in turn causes global temperatures to rise. Where the African continent is a minor contributor to global carbon dioxide emissions, more industrialized countries such as the United States, Russia and China are greater contributors.
For activists like Nakate, tackling the climate crisis isn’t just about raising awareness or urging global leaders to make swift policy changes addressing climate change that is devastating countries like Pakistan and Kenya — it also requires amplifying the voices of non-western climate activists, who she said are largely ignored in international conversations about climate change.
Looking ahead to COP27 — the United Nations’ annual climate summit — which is being held in Egypt this November, Nakate said she notices a significant deficit during these global discussions: the lack of real human experience.
“I think what really misses in these conversations is the human face of the climate crisis and I think its really the human face that tells the story that, tells the experiences of what communities are going through,” she said. “It’s what also tells the solutions that communities need because many times there’s a disconnect between what is being discussed and between what communities are saying.”
To Nakate, that is a failure of global leadership. She believes that leaders, specifically western leaders, would take immediate action if they understood and saw the hardships people experienced as a result of the climate crisis.
Ultimately, she said, the responsibility and burden of tackling climate change and ensuring the numerous, nameless faces of the climate crisis are not ignored needs to fall on global leaders — not solely the youth that have built a global movement.
“The question should be like, what should the leaders do? What should governments do? Because this whole time I’ve done activism, I have realized the youth have done everything,” Nakate said.
Still, she tries to look for hope in the situation.
“In all this, you try to look for the hope because it’s in that hope that you find the strength to keep saying we want this or we don’t want this,” she said. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/ap-nakate-leaders-are-missing-the-human-face-of-climate-change/ | 2022-09-16T15:09:47Z |
MAUMEE, Ohio, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that its board of directors has declared a dividend on its common stock.
The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable September 2, 2022, to holders of Dana common stock as of August 12.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana is a leader in the design and manufacture of highly efficient propulsion and energy-management solutions that power vehicles and machines in all mobility markets across the globe. The company is shaping sustainable progress through its conventional and clean-energy solutions that support nearly every vehicle manufacturer with drive and motion systems; electrodynamic technologies, including software and controls; and thermal, sealing, and digital solutions.
Based in Maumee, Ohio, USA, the company reported sales of $8.9 billion in 2021 with 40,000 people in 31 countries across six continents. Founded in 1904, Dana was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2022" by Newsweek for its emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility. The company is driven by a high-performance culture that focuses on valuing others, inspiring innovation, growing responsibly, and winning together, earning it global recognition as a top employer. Learn more at dana.com.
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(NEXSTAR) — Have you noticed that using Instagram looks and feels different than it used to? Most likely, you’re seeing more videos than photos and more stuff from people you don’t know than people you do. On Tuesday, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the controversial shift isn’t going away anytime soon.
In a Twitter video, Mosseri addressed “concerns” from users, saying:
“I’m hearing a lot of concerns about photos and how we’re shifting to video. Now, I want to be clear: we’re going to continue to support photos — it’s part of our heritage… that said, I need to be honest. I do believe that more and more of Instagram is going to be come video over time.”
Instagram’s prioritizing of video (also known as “Reels”) comes as short-form video giant TikTok has wrested a large portion of activity from older social networks. Statistica data shows TikTok had about 78.7 million U.S. users as of January and that it’s expected to grow to 84.9 million users this year. Meanwhile, Instagram, owned by Meta, had around 1.21 billion users as of 2021.
As of 2020, TikTok became the most-downloaded app in the world, according to Bloomberg. The amount of time Americans spent using both Instagram and Facebook was less than time the spent on TikTok.
TikTok’s audience also skews younger than other social media platforms. Average ages of TikTok users globally are women 18-24 (24%) and men 18-24 (18%). Per Statistica data, 31% of Instagram’s global users are between the ages of 24 and 34. While Instagram still touts a significant portion of users age 34 and younger, TikTok continues gaining in desired marketing demographics. A 2020 poll by investment banking company Piper Sandler showed TikTok passing Instagram as the favorite social media platform of teens.
In his video, the IG head said the preference of video over photos would be happening whether or not Instagram changed anything, since sharing trends show more video shares anyway.
But many viewers of Mosseri’s video still weren’t on board.
“Frankly the app has become miserable to use. Reach/engagement has plummeted, and all I see are ads at the top of my feed and Reels. I get the need to be competitive… but not at the cost of destroying what you do best,” Twitter editorial lead Sam Stryker responded. Meanwhile, writer Stefan Etienne wrote, “stop making everything reels. You’re making everyone from journalists, content creators, CEOs, and celebrities agree. It’s now an app for everything you’re advertising, not of my friends and people I think are cool.”
Mosseri said the videos and people you may see suggested to you in your feed are meant to help you “discover new and interesting things.” He countered complaints by saying users can “x-out” recommendations they don’t like and snooze recommendations for up to a month. Nevertheless, Mosseri said recommendations are “the most effective” way of connecting creators with larger audiences.
Mosseri also explained that some users may be seeing full-screen versions of the Instagram feeds, a feature that’s being tested and tweaked.
As of Tuesday afternoon, a Change.org petition to “Make Instagram Instagram Again” had 156,000 signatures.
“There’s no need to overcomplicate things, we just want to see when our friends post, the beauty of Instagram was that it was INSTAntaneous,” the petition’s creator, Tati Bruening, wrote. “Back in the dawn of the app we were all living in the moment, seeing our best moments in real time.”
Instagram did not immediately respond for comment. | https://cw33.com/news/your-instagram-has-more-videos-than-photos-heres-why/ | 2022-07-26T19:14:24Z |
Details for long-awaited PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship revealed
ONCHAN, Isle of Man, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following on from the successful EPT Prague, PokerStars has today announced new additions to its live events schedule for 2022/23, including well-loved EPT stops, more regional events and highly anticipated details of the second PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship (PSPC).
EPT HEADS TO BARCELONA AND PRAGUE
The European Poker Tour (EPT) will head to Barcelona and Prague again this year for two player favourite events. PokerStars players can mark their calendar this August and December for two of PokerStars' most popular live events.
EPT Barcelona will run from August 8 – 21, at the Casino Barcelona. The event will have plenty of tournaments for players to choose from including the €1,100 buy-in ESPT event and €5,300 buy-in Main Event.
EPT Prague will run from December 7 – 18 at King's Casino Prague. More details on this event can be found at PokerStars Live.
As usual, players will be able to win their way to the events for much less with satellites running for free or as little as €1.10. Players should keep an eye out on PokerStars for when these will start.
EVEN MORE REGIONAL TOURS
PokerStars are also able to share details on additional regional tours running this year. PokerStars UKIPT will return to Dublin after six years from May 16 - 22 at the Bonnington Hotel with satellites starting today from as little as €1.10.
Also, for the first time PokerStars will sponsor a Summer Poker Festival running from June 18 - 26 in Malta, with the Main Event a joint UKIPT and ESPT event. Players will be able to satellite into the festival, with more details available on PokerStars Live.
THE ONE WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR: POKERSTARS PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP ALONGSIDE AN OLD FRIEND
Following on from a busy 2022 schedule, PokerStars will return to The Bahamas to brighten up January in 2023. Players can finally get excited for a world class event like no other, the PokerStars Players Championship, which will take place from January 30 to February 3 during a special edition of the popular PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA), running from January 22 to February 3.
The PCA will host the second PSPC at a brand-new venue, Baha Mar. Players can come together for this unique event, to enjoy the winter sunshine and kick-off 2023 at what PokerStars plans to be an unforgettable celebration and an even bigger and better PSPC, with hundreds of Platinum Pass winners set to attend.
"We have missed our live events as much as our players, so it is our true pleasure to announce the PokerStars Players Championship will take place at Baha Mar in January," said Severin Rasset, Managing Director & Commercial Officer, PokerStars. "Beautiful location, hundreds of qualifiers, with millions to win. If there is one tournament to choose for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it will be the PSPC. We will provide more details soon on how to get your hands on a Platinum Pass - stay tuned!"
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- Published findings demonstrate that HyBryte™ treatment statistically significantly reduced CTCL lesion size
- HyBryte™ has potential to address a critical gap in treatment of early-stage CTCL
PRINCETON, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soligenix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) (Soligenix or the Company), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need, announced today that the results of its successful Phase 3 FLASH (Fluorescent Light Activated Synthetic Hypericin) study evaluating HyBryte™ (synthetic hypericin) for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Dermatology.
"The peer reviewed publication of these data in JAMA Dermatology is a testament and further validation to the importance of the findings for the scientific and CTCL disease communities," stated Ellen Kim, MD, Professor of Dermatology and Medical Director, Dermatology Clinic, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and the Lead Principal Investigator for the Phase 3 FLASH study. "With its chronic course and major impact on patient quality of life, CTCL is an orphan disease in urgent need of additional treatment options that are well-tolerated and safe over the long haul. The results from this Phase 3 study, which is the largest double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in CTCL to date, represents an important leap forward in the development of potential therapies to meet this unmet medical need."
The published findings demonstrate that HyBryte™ treatment statistically significantly reduced lesion size, with the treatment response further improving over successive 6-week treatment cycles. The primary endpoint evaluated the CAILS (Composite Assessment of Index Lesion Severity) score of three treated index lesions and success was defined as ≥50% reduction in CAILS score relative to baseline. Lesion response continuously improved with treatment duration. After the first 6-week treatment window, 16% of patients had a response (p=0.04 versus patients with 6 weeks of placebo treatment; primary endpoint). This response rate continued to significantly increase to 49% through 18 weeks of treatment (p<0.0001 versus patients with 6-week hypericin or placebo treatment). Throughout the study, HyBryte™ was safe and well-tolerated. Importantly, HyBryte™ was observed to perform similarly against both patch and thicker plaque lesions characteristic of CTCL.
"In treating CTCL, which is a chronic cancer with no cure, long-term safety is of paramount concern. Most current treatment options for CTCL are associated with significant safety concerns, including black-box warnings. HyBryte™ treatment has demonstrated strong and rapid efficacy with a very benign safety profile," stated Dr. Richard Straube, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Soligenix. "This is of significant benefit to patients living with this difficult disease. The substantial increase in efficacy with longer treatment and the similar performance against both patch and plaque lesions are particularly encouraging. As one of the largest studies in CTCL, this study and this publication establishes a new benchmark in CTCL treatment."
JAMA Dermatology is an international peer-reviewed journal published online weekly and in print/ online issue 12 times a year. It is one of the highest ranked journals in dermatology, with an acceptance rate of 9%. The journal, which has been in continuous publication since 1882, publishes studies in the areas of medical, surgical, pediatric, geriatric dermatology, oncologic and aesthetic dermatology. It prioritizes clinical and laboratory studies that reveal new information pertinent to the interests and needs of the medical dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, and all those concerned with state-of-the-art care of cutaneous disease. The journal believes that knowledge derived from well-designed clinical trials and studies of cost-effectiveness are especially important for improving the practice of dermatology. JAMA Dermatology is a member of the JAMA Network family of journals, which includes JAMA, 11 JAMA Network specialty journals, and JAMA Network Open.
HyBryte™ (research name SGX301) is a novel, first-in-class, photodynamic therapy utilizing safe, visible light for activation. The active ingredient in HyBryte™ is synthetic hypericin, a potent photosensitizer that is topically applied to skin lesions that is taken up by the malignant T-cells, and then activated by visible light 16 to 24 hours later. The use of visible light in the red-yellow spectrum has the advantage of penetrating more deeply into the skin (much more so than ultraviolet light) and therefore potentially treating deeper skin disease and thicker plaques and lesions. This treatment approach avoids the risk of secondary malignancies (including melanoma) inherent with the frequently employed DNA-damaging drugs and other phototherapy that are dependent on ultraviolet exposure. Combined with photoactivation, hypericin has demonstrated significant anti-proliferative effects on activated normal human lymphoid cells and inhibited growth of malignant T-cells isolated from CTCL patients. In a published Phase 2 clinical study in CTCL, patients experienced a statistically significant (p=0.04) improvement with topical hypericin treatment whereas the placebo was ineffective. HyBryte™ has received orphan drug and fast track designations from the FDA, as well as orphan designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
The Phase 3 FLASH trial enrolled a total of 169 patients (166 evaluable) with Stage IA, IB or IIA CTCL. The trial consisted of three treatment cycles. Treatments were administered twice weekly for the first 6 weeks and treatment response was determined at the end of the 8th week of each cycle. In the first double-blind treatment cycle, 116 patients received HyBryte™ treatment (0.25% synthetic hypericin) and 50 received placebo treatment of their index lesions. A total of 16% of the patients receiving HyBryte™ achieved at least a 50% reduction in their lesions (graded using a standard measurement of dermatologic lesions, the CAILS score) compared to only 4% of patients in the placebo group at 8 weeks (p=0.04) during the first treatment cycle (primary endpoint). HyBryte™ treatment in the first cycle was safe and well tolerated.
In the second open-label treatment cycle (Cycle 2), all patients received HyBryte™ treatment of their index lesions. Evaluation of 155 patients in this cycle (110 receiving 12 weeks of HyBryte™ treatment and 45 receiving 6 weeks of placebo treatment followed by 6 weeks of HyBryte™ treatment), demonstrated that the response rate among the 12-week treatment group was 40% (p<0.0001 vs the placebo treatment rate in Cycle 1). Comparison of the 12-week and 6-week treatment groups also revealed a statistically significant improvement (p<0.0001) between the two groups, indicating that continued treatment results in better outcomes. HyBryte™ continued to be safe and well tolerated. Additional analyses also indicated that HyBryte™ is equally effective in treating both plaque (response 42%, p<0.0001 relative to placebo treatment in Cycle 1) and patch (response 37%, p=0.0009 relative to placebo treatment in Cycle 1) lesions of CTCL, a particularly relevant finding given the historical difficulty in treating plaque lesions in particular.
The third (optional) treatment cycle (Cycle 3) was focused on safety and all patients could elect to receive HyBryte™ treatment of all their lesions. Of note, 66% of patients elected to continue with this optional compassionate use / safety cycle of the study. Of the subset of patients that received HyBryte™ throughout all 3 cycles of treatment, 49% of them demonstrated a positive treatment response (p<0.0001 vs patients receiving placebo in Cycle 1). Moreover, in a subset of patients evaluated in this cycle, it was demonstrated that HyBryte™ is not systemically available, consistent with the general safety of this topical product observed to date. At the end of Cycle 3, HyBryte™ continued to be well tolerated despite extended and increased use of the product to treat multiple lesions.
Overall safety of HyBryte™ is a critical attribute of this treatment and was monitored throughout the three treatment cycles (Cycles 1, 2 and 3) and the 6-month follow-up period. HyBryte's™ mechanism of action is not associated with DNA damage, making it a safer alternative than currently available therapies, all of which are associated with significant and sometimes fatal, side effects. Predominantly these include the risk of melanoma and other malignancies, as well as the risk of significant skin damage and premature skin aging. Currently available treatments are only approved in the context of previous treatment failure with other modalities and there is no approved front-line therapy available. Within this landscape, treatment of CTCL is strongly motivated by the safety risk of each product. HyBryte™ potentially represents the safest available efficacious treatment for CTCL. With no systemic absorption, a compound that is not mutagenic and a light source that is not carcinogenic, there is no evidence to date of any potential safety issues.
The Phase 3 CTCL clinical study was partially funded by the National Cancer Institute via a Phase II SBIR grant (#1R44CA210848-01A1) awarded to Soligenix, Inc.
CTCL is a class of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), a type of cancer of the white blood cells that are an integral part of the immune system. Unlike most NHLs which generally involve B-cell lymphocytes (involved in producing antibodies), CTCL is caused by an expansion of malignant T-cell lymphocytes (involved in cell-mediated immunity) normally programmed to migrate to the skin. These malignant cells migrate to the skin where they form various lesions, typically beginning as patches and may progress to raised plaques and tumors. Mortality is related to the stage of CTCL, with median survival generally ranging from about 12 years in the early stages to only 2.5 years when the disease has advanced. There is currently no cure for CTCL. Typically, CTCL lesions are treated and regress but usually return either in the same part of the body or in new areas.
CTCL constitutes a rare group of NHLs, occurring in about 4% of the approximate 700,000 individuals living with the disease. It is estimated, based upon review of historic published studies and reports and an interpolation of data on the incidence of CTCL that it affects over 25,000 individuals in the U.S., with approximately 3,000 new cases seen annually.
Soligenix is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need. Our Specialized BioTherapeutics business segment is developing and moving toward potential commercialization of HyBryte™ (SGX301 or synthetic hypericin) as a novel photodynamic therapy utilizing safe visible light for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). With a successful Phase 3 study completed, regulatory approval is being sought and commercialization activities for this product candidate are being advanced initially in the U.S. Development programs in this business segment also include our first-in-class innate defense regulator (IDR) technology, dusquetide (SGX942) for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including oral mucositis in head and neck cancer, and proprietary formulations of oral beclomethasone 17,21-dipropionate (BDP) for the prevention/treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders characterized by severe inflammation including pediatric Crohn's disease (SGX203) and acute radiation enteritis (SGX201).
Our Public Health Solutions business segment includes active development programs for RiVax®, our ricin toxin vaccine candidate, and SGX943, our therapeutic candidate for antibiotic resistant and emerging infectious disease, and our vaccine programs targeting filoviruses (such as Marburg and Ebola) and CiVax™, our vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2). The development of our vaccine programs incorporates the use of our proprietary heat stabilization platform technology, known as ThermoVax®. To date, this business segment has been supported with government grant and contract funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
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This press release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect Soligenix, Inc.'s current expectations about its future results, performance, prospects and opportunities, including but not limited to, potential market sizes, patient populations and clinical trial enrollment. Statements that are not historical facts, such as "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "hopes," "intends," "plans," "expects," "goal," "may," "suggest," "will," "potential," or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results in future periods to differ materially from what is expressed in, or implied by, these statements, such as experienced with the COVID-19 outbreak. Soligenix cannot assure you that it will be able to successfully develop, achieve regulatory approval for or commercialize products based on its technologies, particularly in light of the significant uncertainty inherent in developing therapeutics and vaccines against bioterror threats, conducting preclinical and clinical trials of therapeutics and vaccines, obtaining regulatory approvals and manufacturing therapeutics and vaccines, that product development and commercialization efforts will not be reduced or discontinued due to difficulties or delays in clinical trials or due to lack of progress or positive results from research and development efforts, that it will be able to successfully obtain any further funding to support product development and commercialization efforts, including grants and awards, maintain its existing grants which are subject to performance requirements, enter into any biodefense procurement contracts with the U.S. Government or other countries, that it will be able to compete with larger and better financed competitors in the biotechnology industry, that changes in health care practice, third party reimbursement limitations and Federal and/or state health care reform initiatives will not negatively affect its business, or that the U.S. Congress may not pass any legislation that would provide additional funding for the Project BioShield program. In addition, there can be no assurance as to the timing or success of any of its clinical/preclinical trials. Despite the statistically significant result achieved in the HyBryte™ (SGX301) Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, there can be no assurance that a marketing authorization from the FDA or EMA will be successful. Further, there can be no assurance that RiVax® will qualify for a biodefense Priority Review Voucher (PRV) or that the prior sales of PRVs will be indicative of any potential sales price for a PRV for RiVax®. Also, no assurance can be provided that the Company will receive or continue to receive non-dilutive government funding from grants and contracts that have been or may be awarded or for which the Company will apply in the future. These and other risk factors are described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Soligenix's reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Unless required by law, Soligenix assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced second-quarter 2022 earnings of $559 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, compared to second-quarter 2021 earnings of $424 million, or $1.37 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, the company's second-quarter 2022 earnings were $626 million or $1.98 per diluted share, compared to $504 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, in 2021.
"At Sempra, we want to help ensure energy is increasingly abundant, cleaner and more affordable. We're executing against a plan that extends our capabilities to better serve the growing needs of customers here in North America and overseas," said Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and chief executive officer of Sempra. "Integral to the effort are our employees, whose relentless focus on safety, innovation and operational excellence allows us to meet the opportunity of this moment."
Sempra's earnings for the first six months of 2022 were $1.171 billion, or $3.70 per diluted share, compared with earnings of $1.298 billion, or $4.24 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2021. Adjusted earnings for the first six months of 2022 were $1.550 billion, or $4.90 per diluted share, compared to $1.404 billion, or $4.58 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2021.
The reported financial results reflect certain significant items as described on an after-tax basis in the following table of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America) earnings, reconciled to adjusted earnings, for the second quarter and first six months of 2022 and 2021.
Sempra California
Sempra California is continuing to operate and construct critical new infrastructure that promotes safety and reliability, while also integrating cleaner forms of energy.
In May, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) each filed their 2024-2027 General Rate Cases (GRC) with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Based on a sustainability policy framework, the GRC filings propose critical infrastructure investments focused on safety, reliability and helping advance a cleaner energy future.
In June, SDG&E announced it had received approval from the CPUC to build four microgrid facilities equipped with energy storage to help dispatch cleaner energy to the grid during peak demand. The projects are aimed at furthering climate resiliency with the ability to operate independently from or in parallel with the larger regional grid to help improve power continuity during grid outages and capacity shortfalls.
Also in June, SoCalGas submitted its annual fugitive emissions report to the CPUC, reporting a significant achievement in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. From 2015 through 2021, SoCalGas reduced fugitive methane emissions by approximately 37%, significantly surpassing California's goal of a 20% reduction by 2025 and nearing the state's goal of a 40% reduction by 2030. The company's success comes from innovation in new detection technologies, including aerial methane mapping and drones to map and detect methane.
Sempra Texas
In Texas, high demand driven by premise growth, new high-voltage interconnections, and one of the fastest growing economies in the nation necessitates a reliable and resilient grid. Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) is supporting the state's notable demographic growth by executing on its record capital plan, which is focused on critical new transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure.
During the second quarter, Oncor received 90 new transmission interconnection requests, representing a 73% increase in new requests versus the second quarter last year, and placed approximately $239 million of transmission projects into service. The company has completed approximately 880 miles of T&D projects year-to-date with 480 miles of T&D projects completed in the second quarter.
Additionally, the company connected approximately 35,000 premises in the first six months of 2022. Notably, in June, Oncor received interconnection requests for 110 new housing subdivisions, the most ever received in any one month.
In May, Oncor filed its base rate review with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The company expects any adjustments to rates to be effective by the end of the first quarter of 2023.
Sempra Infrastructure
The strength and diversity of Sempra Infrastructure's growth platform helped drive significant commercial momentum in the second quarter, attracting world-class investment and commercial partners for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) and net-zero projects.
"There is an intersection of opportunity right now," said Justin Bird, CEO of Sempra Infrastructure. "It is expected that the United States will more than double its LNG export capacity by the end of the decade, while advancing the dual objectives of global energy security and decarbonization."
In June, Sempra completed the sale of a 10% non-controlling interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners for approximately $1.7 billion in cash to a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Sempra now owns a 70% controlling stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners, and KKR and ADIA own a 20% and 10% non-controlling interest, respectively.
During the quarter, Sempra Infrastructure advanced its LNG development projects by signing a series of non-binding heads of agreements (HOAs) for approximately 12 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) with the Polish Oil & Gas Company (PGNiG), RWE Supply & Trading, a subsidiary of RWE, and INEOS Energy Trading Ltd., a subsidiary of INEOS, culminating with an HOA with ConocoPhillips that supports the development of Phase 1 of the Port Arthur LNG project.
Sempra Infrastructure is also supporting the growing integration of North American energy markets through its cross-border infrastructure, as well as investments in clean energy development. In May, Sempra Infrastructure signed a participation agreement with TotalEnergies, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation, to advance the Hackberry Carbon Sequestration project in Southwest Louisiana.
As part of its business portfolio, Sempra Infrastructure is working on initiatives focused on sustainability and the global energy transition to advance its goal to lower the greenhouse gas emission intensity at its LNG and other facilities. Additionally, the company is working to provide decarbonization solutions to its customers in North America and in global energy markets.
Earnings Guidance
Sempra is updating its full-year 2022 GAAP earnings per common share (EPS) guidance range to $6.90 to $7.50. As a result of the company's strong execution and financial results in the first half of the year, Sempra is guiding to the high end of its full-year 2022 adjusted EPS guidance range of $8.10 to $8.70. Sempra also is affirming its full-year 2023 EPS guidance range of $8.60 to $9.20.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures include Sempra's adjusted earnings, adjusted EPS, and adjusted EPS guidance range. See Table A for additional information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures.
Internet Broadcast
Sempra will broadcast a live discussion of its earnings results over the Internet today at 12 p.m. ET with senior management of the company. Access is available by logging onto the company's website, sempra.com. For those unable to log on to the live webcast, the teleconference will be available on replay a few hours after its conclusion by dialing (888) 203-1112 and entering passcode 1507557.
About Sempra
Sempra's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. The Sempra family of companies have 20,000 talented employees who deliver energy with purpose to nearly 40 million consumers. With more than $72 billion in total assets at the end of 2021, the San Diego-based company is the owner of one of the largest energy networks in North America helping some of the world's leading economies move to cleaner sources of energy. The company is helping to advance the global energy transition through electrification and decarbonization in the markets it serves, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra is consistently recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its long-standing commitment to building a high-performing culture focused on safety, workforce development and training, and diversity and inclusion. Sempra is the only North American utility sector company included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and was also named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2022 by Fortune Magazine. For additional information about Sempra, please visit Sempra's website at sempra.com and on Twitter @Sempra.
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Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include risks and uncertainties relating to: California wildfires, including the risks that we may be found liable for damages regardless of fault and that we may not be able to recover all or a substantial portion of costs from insurance, the wildfire fund established by California Assembly Bill 1054, in rates from customers or a combination thereof; decisions, investigations, regulations, issuances or revocations of permits and other authorizations, renewals of franchises, and other actions by (i) the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Comisión Reguladora de Energía, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, and other regulatory and governmental bodies and (ii) the U.S., Mexico and states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions therein and in other countries in which we do business; the success of business development efforts, construction projects and acquisitions and divestitures, including risks in (i) being able to make a final investment decision, (ii) completing construction projects or other transactions on schedule and budget, (iii) realizing anticipated benefits from any of these efforts if completed, and (iv) obtaining the consent or approval of partners or other third parties, including governmental and regulatory bodies; civil and criminal litigation, regulatory inquiries, investigations, arbitrations, property disputes and other proceedings, including those related to the natural gas leak at Southern California Gas Company's (SoCalGas) Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility; changes to laws and regulations, including certain of Mexico's laws and rules that impact energy supplier permitting, energy contract rates, the electricity industry generally and the import, export, transport and storage of hydrocarbons; cybersecurity threats, including by state and state-sponsored actors, to the energy grid, storage and pipeline infrastructure, information and systems used to operate our businesses, and confidentiality of our proprietary information and personal information of our customers and employees, including ransomware attacks on our systems and the systems of third-parties with which we conduct business, all of which have become more pronounced due to recent geopolitical events and other uncertainties, such as the war in Ukraine; failure of foreign governments, state-owned entities and our counterparties to honor their contracts and commitments; actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or to place those ratings on negative outlook and our ability to borrow on favorable terms and meet our debt service obligations; the impact of energy and climate policies, laws, rules and disclosures, as well as related goals and actions of companies in our industry, including actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas generally and any deterioration of or increased uncertainty in the political or regulatory environment for California natural gas distribution companies and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets; the pace of the development and adoption of new technologies in the energy sector, including those designed to support governmental and private party energy and climate goals, and our ability to timely and economically incorporate them into our businesses; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, acts of terrorism, information system outages or other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of harmful materials, cause fires or subject us to liability for damages, fines and penalties, some of which may be disputed or not covered by insurers, may not be recoverable through regulatory mechanisms or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable insurance; inflationary and interest rate pressures, volatility in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices, our ability to effectively hedge these risks, and their impact, as applicable, on San Diego Gas & Electric Company's (SDG&E) and SoCalGas' cost of capital and the affordability of customer rates; the availability of electric power, natural gas and natural gas storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid or limitations on the withdrawal of natural gas from storage facilities; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on capital projects, regulatory approvals and the execution of our operations; the impact at SDG&E on competitive customer rates and reliability due to growth in distributed and local power generation, including from departing retail load resulting from customers transferring to Community Choice Aggregation and Direct Access, and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets and contractual obligations; Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's (Oncor) ability to eliminate or reduce its quarterly dividends due to regulatory and governance requirements and commitments, including by actions of Oncor's independent directors or a minority member director; changes in tax and trade policies, laws and regulations, including tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements and sanctions, such as those that have been imposed and that may be imposed in the future in connection with the war in Ukraine, which may increase our costs, reduce our competitiveness, impact our ability to do business with certain counterparties, or impair our ability to resolve trade disputes; and other uncertainties, some of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control.
These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, sec.gov, and on Sempra's website, sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra Texas, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, SDG&E or SoCalGas, and Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra Texas, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the CPUC.
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SEMPRA ENERGY
Table A (Continued)
RECONCILIATION OF SEMPRA ADJUSTED EARNINGS TO SEMPRA GAAP EARNINGS (Unaudited)
Sempra Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EPS exclude items (after the effects of income taxes and, if applicable, noncontrolling interests (NCI)) in 2022 and 2021 as follows:
Three months ended June 30, 2022:
- $(32) million from impacts associated with Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility litigation related to property developer claims at Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
- $(16) million impact from foreign currency and inflation on our monetary positions in Mexico and associated undesignated derivatives
- $(19) million net unrealized losses on commodity derivatives
Three months ended June 30, 2021:
- $(72) million impact from foreign currency and inflation on our monetary positions in Mexico and associated undesignated derivatives
- $(58) million net unrealized losses on commodity derivatives
- $50 million equity earnings from investment in RBS Sempra Commodities LLP, which represents a reduction to an estimate of our obligations to settle pending value added tax (VAT) matters and related legal costs at our equity method investment at Parent and other
Six months ended June 30, 2022:
- $(98) million from impacts associated with Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility litigation related to property developer claims, four out of five of which were settled in the first quarter of 2022, at SoCalGas
- $(91) million impact from foreign currency and inflation on our monetary positions in Mexico and associated undesignated derivatives
- $(70) million net unrealized losses on commodity derivatives
- $(120) million deferred income tax expense associated with the change in our indefinite reinvestment assertion as a result of progress in obtaining regulatory approvals necessary to close the sale of NCI to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
Six months ended June 30, 2021:
- $(69) million impact from foreign currency and inflation on our monetary positions in Mexico and associated undesignated derivatives
- $(87) million net unrealized losses on commodity derivatives
- $50 million equity earnings from investment in RBS Sempra Commodities LLP, which represents a reduction to an estimate of our obligations to settle pending VAT matters and related legal costs at our equity method investment at Parent and other
Sempra Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures (GAAP represents generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude significant items that are generally not related to our ongoing business activities and/or are infrequent in nature. These non-GAAP financial measures also exclude the impact from foreign currency and inflation effects on our monetary positions in Mexico and associated undesignated derivatives and unrealized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, which we expect to occur in future periods, and which can vary significantly from one period to the next. Exclusion of these items is useful to management and investors because it provides a meaningful comparison of the performance of Sempra's business operations to prior and future periods. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplementary information that should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The table below reconciles for historical periods these non-GAAP financial measures to Sempra GAAP Earnings and GAAP EPS, which we consider to be the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
SEMPRA ENERGY
Table A (Continued)
RECONCILIATION OF SEMPRA 2022 ADJUSTED EPS GUIDANCE RANGE TO SEMPRA 2022 GAAP EPS GUIDANCE RANGE (Unaudited)
Sempra 2022 Adjusted EPS Guidance Range of $8.10 to $8.70 excludes items (after the effects of income taxes and, if applicable, noncontrolling interests) as follows:
- $(98) million from impacts associated with Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility litigation related to property developer claims, four out of five of which were settled in the first quarter of 2022, at SoCalGas
- $(91) million impact from foreign currency and inflation on our monetary positions in Mexico and associated undesignated derivatives in the six months ended June 30, 2022
- $(70) million net unrealized losses on commodity derivatives in the six months ended June 30, 2022
- $(120) million deferred income tax expense associated with the change in our indefinite reinvestment assertion as a result of progress in obtaining regulatory approvals necessary to close the sale of NCI to ADIA
Sempra 2022 Adjusted EPS Guidance is a non-GAAP financial measure. This non-GAAP financial measure excludes significant items that are generally not related to our ongoing business activities and/or infrequent in nature. This non-GAAP financial measure also excludes the impact from foreign currency and inflation effects on our monetary positions in Mexico and associated undesignated derivatives and unrealized gains and losses on commodity derivatives, which we expect to occur in future periods, and which can vary significantly from one period to the next. Exclusion of these items is useful to management and investors because it provides a meaningful comparison of the performance of Sempra's business operations to prior and future periods. Sempra 2022 Adjusted EPS Guidance Range should not be considered an alternative to Sempra 2022 GAAP EPS Guidance Range. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplementary information that should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The table below reconciles Sempra 2022 Adjusted EPS Guidance Range to Sempra 2022 GAAP EPS Guidance Range, which we consider to be the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 2:12PM MDT until April 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
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FELTHAM, England, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Foods, Europe's leading frozen food company, has today released its fifth annual sustainability report, focusing on the impact the business is having, covering the period January to December 2021.
The company's sustainability strategy, 'Eating for the Planet', is built around three pillars: Better Sourcing, Better Nutrition and Better Operations. The strategy sets out Nomad Foods' ambition in each area, supported by timebound targets and is designed to help the business drive progress in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
The report shows how the company is widening its focus to address its impact in key areas through innovation and collaboration, including supporting its top 75% of suppliers by emissions, to set science-based targets by 2025.
Stéfan Descheemaeker, Nomad Foods' Chief Executive Officer, said, "The global momentum for climate action has never been stronger and I am incredibly proud of the progress we are making across the Nomad Foods business as we strive to bring our purpose of "Serving the World with Better Food" to life and reach new milestones in a number of important areas such as nutrition and sourcing.
"With the food supply chain on course to overtake farming and land use, as the largest contributor to greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the agri-food sector[1], collaboration with peers, suppliers and expert partners will be vital to deliver the widespread transformation that is needed to create a more inclusive and resilient food system. At a time when many consumers are facing higher food and energy bills, we are also committed to providing them with great tasting, high quality, nutritious and sustainably sourced frozen food, at a price that is affordable."
2021 Impact Report Highlights
Better Nutrition
Nomad Foods is continuing to innovate to reach new milestones in important areas such as nutrition with 92% of its products now considered a healthier meal choice (HMC). Net sales of healthier meal choices have increased by more than €440m since 2017 when the company launched its nutritional commitment.
Nomad Foods was also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for the first time in 2021, listed in the top 14 percentile globally and as one of the top four companies in Europe within the food products industry group. The company also received a perfect score of 100 for Health and Wellbeing for the third consecutive year.
In addition, last year more than two million new households tried Nomad Foods' meat-free Green Cuisine range, which remains the fastest growing frozen meat-free brand in Europe. The range continues to champion plant-based versions of family favourites with successful launches of products such as Chicken-Free Nuggets and Fishless Fingers, helping consumers make food choices that are both good for them and for the planet.
Better Operations
In 2021, Nomad Foods announced plans to significantly reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in line with targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and in line with the Paris Climate Agreement as it stepped up efforts to help deliver a net-zero economy well before 2050.
As well as reducing Scope 1 and 2, and Scope 3 emissions in areas such as some purchased goods, transportation and distribution by 25% in absolute terms by 2025, from our 2019 baseline; Nomad Foods will also provide vital support to its suppliers, ensuring that the top 75% by emissions, develop their own science-based targets by 2025.
Compared to the 2019 baseline, Nomad Foods has reduced carbon emissions per ton of finished goods by more than 20% and absolute emissions by 14%. The company also committed to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign and the UN's Race to Zero.
Nomad Foods also increased the percentage of its packaging that is recyclable to 90% (up from 83% in 2020) and delivered a 32% reduction in edible food waste versus its 2015 baseline.
Better Sourcing
Since co-founding the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) over 20 years ago, Nomad Foods has led the way in protecting fish stocks for future generations. 98% of the fish and seafood sourced for its brands now holds MSC or ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification. That figure puts the company very close to achieving one of its main sustainability goals to have 100% of its fish and seafood sourced from sustainable fishing and responsible farming by the end of 2025.
In addition, iglo Portugal, Findus Nordic and iglo Belgium portfolios are all on track to become 100% MSC or ASC certified by summer 2022.
As part of Nomad Foods' commitment to keep plastics out of the ocean, it joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) in 2020. In 2021, the company conducted a risk assessment to help understand which of its suppliers were most vulnerable to gear loss. Overall, the findings suggested that more than 99% of the fish and seafood it sources were low to low/medium risk of gear loss. Nomad Foods is now working with the GGGI to help reduce the risk of losing fish gear from the small proportion of fish supplies that are potentially more susceptible to gear loss.
Sustainably grown vegetables ensures the best quality produce grows without depleting the ecosystem and threatening future yields. By the end of 2021, 88% of Nomad Foods vegetables, potatoes, fruit, and fresh herbs were grown in line with the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Silver Level or above.
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About Nomad Foods
Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) is Europe's leading frozen foods company. The company's portfolio of iconic brands, which includes Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and Frikom, have been a part of consumers' meals for generations, standing for great tasting food that is convenient, high quality and nutritious. Nomad Foods is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Additional information may be found at www.nomadfoods.com.
[1] FAO: Pre- and post-production processes increasingly dominate greenhouse gas emissions from agri-food systems. Published 14 April 2022
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Judy Gold talked about her dear late friend Gilbert Gottfried, Season 5 of “Better Things” and her newest venture with Netflix.
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Listen to Judy’s podcast “Kill Me Now” wherever you get your podcasts.
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New Position in Global Risk Solutions Focused on Building and Scaling Capabilities to Holistically Deliver Solutions for Customers' Emerging and Complex Risks Globally
BOSTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Mutual Insurance Global Risk Solutions (GRS), today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Geary as President, Insurance Solutions. Geary will report to GRS President of Underwriting Matthew Moore, effective late August.
Geary is an established strategic and operational leader with vast experience in portfolio optimization, cycle and volatility management, data and analytics, and managing underwriting teams in complex lines. She will be responsible for building teams specializing in addressing customers' emerging risks, including cyber and energy transition, in a rapidly changing environment. Geary will work closely with global brokers and GRS underwriting leaders to understand and stay ahead of global risk trends, while looking for opportunities to build and scale new capabilities to deliver solutions to customers in a timely, consistent manner.
Geary's new role, which follows the recent appointment of Moore by GRS President Neeti Bhalla Johnson, is essential within GRS' new Office of Underwriting.
"Our vision is to provide holistic solutions to our customers through a purposeful portfolio of product and risk expertise while delivering consistent underwriting profitability through the cycle," said Moore. "We are thrilled to have Elizabeth join our team, as she brings the rare mix of skills and experience necessary to deliver enhanced global capabilities to our customers and underwriters as they adapt to dynamic and emerging risk environments."
Bhalla Johnson added, "A high-performing team and culture is critical to ensure successful execution of our operating model that seeks to bring global expertise, coordination and differentiated value to every client interaction. Elizabeth's proven leadership, market reputation and technical expertise will undoubtedly accelerate our transformation. We are excited to have her onboard."
Geary joins Liberty Mutual from TransRe, where she served in a dual role as President, Global Portfolio Management, and Chief Underwriting Officer, North America, balancing both transactional and portfolio experience. Prior to this, she was the company's Global Head of Cyber.
She is a graduate of Fordham University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Finance from the Gabelli School of Business.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTL/ RTLPP / RTLPO) ("RTL") announced today that it intends to continue to pay dividends on a quarterly basis on its 7.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") at an annualized rate of $1.875 per share or $0.46875 per share on a quarterly basis. Dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock are payable in arrears to Series A Preferred Stock holders of record at the close of business on the applicable record date and payable on the 15th day of the first month of each fiscal quarter (or, if not a business day, the next succeeding business day).
Accordingly, RTL declared a dividend of $0.46875 per share of Series A Preferred Stock payable on July 15, 2022 to Series A Preferred Stock holders of record at the close of business on July 5, 2022.
In addition, RTL announced today that it intends to continue to pay dividends on a quarterly basis on its 7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") at an annualized rate of $1.84375 per share or $0.4609375 per share on a quarterly basis. Dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock are payable in arrears to Series C Preferred Stock holders of record at the close of business on the applicable record date and payable on the 15th day of the first month of each fiscal quarter (or, if not a business day, the next succeeding business day).
Accordingly, RTL declared a dividend of $0.4609375 per share of Series C Preferred Stock payable on July 15, 2022 to Series C Preferred Stock holders of record at the close of business on July 5, 2022.
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Iran deal tantalizingly close but US faces new hurdles
WASHINGTON (AP) — Last week’s attack on author Salman Rushdie and the indictment of an Iranian national for plotting to murder former national security adviser John Bolton have given the Biden administration new headaches as it attempts to negotiate a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
A resolution may be tantalizingly close. But as the U.S. and Europe weigh Iran’s latest response to an EU proposal described as the West’s final offer, the administration faces new and potentially insurmountable domestic political hurdles to forging a lasting agreement.
Deal critics in Congress who have long vowed to blow up any pact have ratcheted up their opposition to negotiations with a country whose leadership has refused to rescind the death threats against Rushdie or Bolton. Iran also vows to avenge the Trump administration’s 2020 assassination of a top Iranian general by killing former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Iran envoy Brian Hook, both of whom remain under 24/7 taxpayer-paid security protection.
Although such threats are not covered by the deal, which relates solely to Iran’s nuclear program, they underscore deal opponents’ arguments that Iran cannot be trusted with the billions of dollars in sanctions relief it will receive if and when it and the U.S. return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, a signature foreign policy accomplishment of the Obama administration that President Donald Trump withdrew from in 2018.
“This is a tougher deal to sell than the 2015 deal in that this time around there are no illusions that it will serve to moderate Iranian behavior or lead to greater U.S.-Iran cooperation,” said Karim Sadjadpour, an Iran expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
“The Iranian government stands to get tens of billions in sanctions relief, and the organizing principle of the regime will continue to be opposition to the United States and violence against its critics, both at home and abroad,” he said.
Iran has denied any link with Rushdie’s alleged attacker, an American citizen who was indicted for attempted murder and has pleaded not guilty in the Aug. 12 stabbing at a literary event in Western New York. But Iranian state media have celebrated Iran’s long-standing antipathy toward Rushdie since the 1988 publication of his book “The Satanic Verses,” which some believe is insulting to Islam.
Media linked to Iran’s leadership have lauded the attacker for following through on a 1989 decree, or fatwa, calling for Rushdie to be killed that was signed by Iran’s then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
And the man who was charged with plotting to murder Bolton is a member of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Justice Department alleges the IRGC tried to pay $300,000 to people in the United States to avenge the death of Qassam Suleimani, the head of its elite Quds Force who was killed by a U.S. airstrike in Iraq in 2020.
“I think it’s delusional to believe that a regime that you’re about to enter into a significant arms control agreement with can be depended on to comply with its obligations or is even serious about the negotiation when it’s plotting the assassination of high-level former government officials and current government officials,” Bolton told reporters Wednesday.
“It certainly looks like the attack on Salman Rushdie had a Revolutionary Guard component,” Bolton said. “We’ve got to stop this artificial division when dealing with the government of Iran between its nuclear activities on the one hand and its terrorist activities on the other.”
Others agree.
“Granting terrorism sanctions relief amid ongoing terror plots on U.S. soil is somewhere between outrageous and lunacy,” said Rich Goldberg, a former Trump administration national security council staffer and longtime deal critic who is now a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, which has also lobbied against a return to the JCPOA.
While acknowledging the seriousness of the plots, administration officials contend that they are unrelated to the nuclear issue and do nothing to change their long-held belief that an Iran with a nuclear weapon would be more dangerous and less constrained than an Iran without one.
“The JCPOA is about the single, central challenge we face with Iran, the core challenge, what would be the most threatening challenge we could possibly face from Iran, and that is a nuclear weapon,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said this week. “There is no doubt that a nuclear-armed Iran would feel an even greater degree of impunity, and would pose an even greater threat, a far greater threat, to countries in the region and potentially well beyond.”
“Every challenge we face with Iran, whether it is its support for proxies, its support for terrorist groups, its ballistic missiles program, its malign cyber activities — every single one of those — would be more difficult to confront were Iran to have a nuclear weapons program,” he said.
That argument, however, will be challenged in Congress by lawmakers who opposed the 2015 deal, saying it gave Iran a path to develop nuclear weapons by time-limiting the most onerous restrictions on its nuclear activities. They say there’s now even more tangible evidence that Iran’s malign behavior make it impossible to deal with.
Two of the most outspoken critics of the deal, Republican senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Tom Cotton of Arkansas, have weighed in on what the Rushdie attack should mean for the administration.
“The ayatollahs have been trying to murder Salman Rushdie for decades,” Cruz said. “Their incitement and their contacts with this terrorist resulted in an attack. This vicious terrorist attack needs to be completely condemned. The Biden administration must finally cease appeasing the Iranian regime.”
“Iran’s leaders have been calling for the murder of Salman Rushdie for decades,” said Cotton. “We know they’re trying to assassinate American officials today. Biden needs to immediately end negotiations with this terrorist regime.”
Under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, or INARA, the administration must submit any agreement with Iran for congressional review within five days of it being sealed. That begins a 30-day review period during which lawmakers may weigh in and no sanctions relief can be offered.
That timeline means that even if a deal is reached within the next week, the administration will not be able to start moving on sanctions relief until the end of September, just a month from crucial congressional midterm elections. And, it will take additional time for Iran to begin seeing the benefits of such relief because of logistical constraints.
While deal critics in the current Congress are unlikely to be able to kill a deal, if Republicans win back control of Congress in the midterms, they may be able to nullify any sanctions relief.
“Even if Iran accepts President Biden’s full capitulation and agrees to reenter the Iran nuclear deal, Congress will never vote to remove sanctions,” the GOP minority on the House Armed Services Committee said in a tweet on Wednesday. “In fact, Republicans in Congress will work to strengthen sanctions against Iran.”
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One by one, several of Donald Trump’s former top advisers have told a special House committee investigating his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection that they didn’t believe his lies about the 2020 election, and that the former president knew he lost to Joe Biden.
But instead of convincing Trump’s most stalwart supporters, testimony from former attorney general Bill Barr and Trump’s daughter Ivanka about the election and the attack on the U.S. Capitol is prompting many of them to simply reassert their views that the former president was correct in his false claim of victory.
Barr’s testimony that Trump was repeatedly told there was no election fraud? He was paid off by a voting machine company, according to one false claim that went viral this week. Ivanka Trump saying she didn’t believe Trump either? It’s all part of Trump’s grand plan to confuse his enemies and save America.
The claims again demonstrate how deeply rooted Trump’s false narrative about the election has become.
“It’s cognitive dissonance,” said Jennifer Stromer-Galley, a Syracuse University professor who has studied how Trump used social media and advertising to mobilize his base. “If you believe what Trump says, and now Bill Barr and Trump’s own daughter are saying these other things, it creates a crack, and people have to fill it.”
The lawmakers leading the hearings into the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol said one of their goals is to show how Trump repeatedly lied to his supporters in an effort to hold onto power and subvert American democracy.
“President Trump invested millions of dollars of campaign funds purposely spreading false information, running ads he knew were false, and convincing millions of Americans that the election was corrupt and he was the true president,” said Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the panel’s vice chair. “As you will see, this misinformation campaign provoked the violence on January 6th.”
For those who accept Trump’s baseless claims, Barr’s testimony was especially jarring. In his interview with investigators, he detailed Trump’s many absurd allegations about the election 2020, calling them “bogus” and “idiotic.”
Barr told the committee when he talked with Trump, “there was never an indication of interest in what the actual facts were.”
“He’s become detached from reality if he really believes this stuff,” Barr said.
Following his testimony, many Trump supporters using sites like Reddit, GETTR and Telegram blasted Barr as a turncoat and noted that he’s disputed Trump’s election claims before.
But many others began grasping for alternative explanations for this testimony.
“I’m still hoping Barr is playing a role,” one poster said on a Telegram channel popular with Trump supporters.
One post that spread widely this week suggested Barr was paid by Dominion Voting Systems, a company targeted by Trump and his supporters with baseless claims of vote rigging. “From 2009 to 2018, DOMINION PAID BARR $1.2 million in cash and granted him another $1.1 million in stock awards, according to SEC filings. (No wonder Barr can’t find any voter fraud!),” the post read.
Wrong Dominion. Barr was paid by Dominion Energy, a publicly traded company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, that provides power and heat to customers in several mid-Atlantic states.
Unlike Barr, Ivanka Trump has remained intensely popular with many Trump supporters and is seen by many as her father’s potential successor. That may be why so many had to find an an alternative explanation for why she told Congress she didn’t accept her father’s claims.
Jordan Sather, a leading proponent of the QAnon theory, claims both Barr and Ivanka Trump lied during their testimony on Trump’s orders, part of an elaborate scheme to defeat Trump’s enemies by confusing Congress and the American public.
“I can just imagine Donald Trump telling Ivanka: ’Hey, go to this hearing, say these things. Screw with their heads,’” Sather said last week on his online show.
Some Trump supporters dismissed Ivanka Trump’s testimony entirely by questioning whether any of it was real. That’s another common refrain seen on far-right message boards. Many posters say they don’t even believe the hearings are happening, but are a Hollywood production starring stand-ins for the former president’s daughter and others.
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Westport & LA-based RIA expands senior team with an accomplished executive
WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Bridge Advisors, a boutique independent Registered Investment Advisor, is thrilled to announce the addition of veteran marketing leader Deirdre Childs to bolster the firm's strategic growth initiatives.
Deirdre, who joins the senior team as Director of Marketing, brings a wealth of industry experience to the growing bicoastal firm with offices in Westport, CT, and Los Angeles, CA, where leadership continues to invest in hiring versatile professionals to support the complex financial needs of clients.
Over her 17-year marketing and business development career, Deirdre has served in a variety of in-house senior roles and worked as a consultant to support global businesses and major brands in the expansion of their marketing and communications programs, including work with Dove, Broadridge, Patagonia and Pepsi. She spent nearly a decade working with a leading independent, boutique financial advisory and wealth management team to implement integrated marketing programs designed to support the advisors' practice growth and drive qualitative client communications.
Deirdre recently summitted Mount Kilimanjaro, climbing in support of breast cancer research, and she brings this pursuit of challenge, goodwill and accomplishment to her daily role. Energetic and a strong collaborator, she is passionate in applying her extensive background to support advisors and to leverage COIs as well as industry, custodian, agency and vendor resources to increase awareness of the firm's services and strategic financial solutions for clients. In her previous role, she worked with subject matter experts to develop communication pieces such as thought leadership white papers, case studies, podcasts and much more. She looks forward to bringing these talents to Coastal Bridge where she will support the firm's client engagement, business development and branding activities.
"At Coastal Bridge, we seek to provide value to our clients by offering uncomplicated, straightforward and personalized solutions designed around their best interests," said Coastal Bridge President Jeff Fuhrman. "We are pleased to welcome Deirdre to Coastal Bridge Advisors and believe her wide range of industry and marketing experiences will serve to enhance our internal capabilities and strengthen our communications with clients, fostering long-term success for both."
"I'm thrilled to join Coastal Bridge Advisors and work with a dedicated team of professionals who are consistently looking for new ways to help our clients reach their financial and life goals," Childs said. "Effective communications and scalable systems are vital to the internal and external growth of our business and industry, and I look forward to collaborating with the rest of the firm to tell our story and engage with our existing and future clients across the country."
This director-level hire is one of several recent team additions. Coastal Bridge Advisors has bolstered its investment, operations and client service teams to address increased service demands. The firm expects to announce additional hires later this year as part of its vision of uncomplicating life for clients and exceeding service expectations.
Coastal Bridge Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser founded in 2008 with the aim of providing better client service, personalized and sophisticated guidance, as well as coordinated advice delivery. Its goal is to "Uncomplicate It" for clients, which means explaining even the most complex concepts in a way that delivers the simple clarity clients deserve. The firm is focused on helping its clients more clearly plan for retirement, more simply transfer wealth to future generations and more effortlessly enjoy the lifestyle they want today.
More information about the firm, including its disclosures, can be found at www.coastalbridgeadvisors.com.
Contact: Deirdre Childs, Director of Marketing, at 203-683-1530 or dchilds@coastalbridgeadvisors.com.
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Several mass shootings and a sustained rise in gun violence across the United States have spurred law enforcement officials and lawmakers to push for more gun control measures.
President Joe Biden in June signed into law the first major gun safety legislation passed in decades. The measure failed to ban any weapons, but it includes funding for school safety and state crisis intervention programs. Many states -- including California, Delaware and New York -- have also passed new laws to help curb gun violence, such as regulating untraceable ghost guns and strengthening background check systems.
There is a direct correlation in states with weaker gun laws and higher rates of gun deaths, including homicides, suicides and accidental killings, according to a January study published by Everytown for Gun Safety, a non-profit focused on gun violence prevention.
Not everyone agrees that increased gun control is the answer. Some Americans advocate for their right to keep and bear arms, enshrined in the Constitution, while others argue that gun control measures save lives and do not infringe citizen rights.
Amid the debate, some lawmakers have forged ahead with passing gun control laws.
"Following the passage of the first federal gun safety legislation in nearly three decades, policymakers across the country are heeding our call for action," said Monisha Henley, senior director of State Government Affairs at Everytown for Gun Safety. "We are seeing real momentum for gun safety at the state level, but there is still far more to be done."
Here is a summary of the state and federal laws that have been approved in 2022:
Federal legislation
On June 25, Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act after the the House and the Senate approved the measure. The package represents the most significant federal legislation to address gun violence since the expired 10-year assault weapons ban of 1994.
"God willing, it's going to save a lot of lives," Biden said at the White House as he signed the bill.
The package includes $750 million to help states implement and run crisis intervention programs, which can be used to manage red flag programs, as well as for other crisis intervention programs such as mental health, drug and veteran courts.
Red flag laws, approved by the federal measure, are also known as Extreme Risk Protection Order laws. They allow courts to temporarily seize firearms from anyone believed to be a danger to themselves or others.
The legislation encourages states to include juvenile records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, which would provide a more comprehensive background check for people between 18 and 21 who want to buy guns.
It also requires more individuals who sell guns as primary sources of income to register as Federally Licensed Firearm Dealers, which are required to administer background checks before they sell a gun to someone.
The law bars guns from anyone convicted of a domestic violence crime who has a "continuing serious relationship of a romantic or intimate nature." The law, however, allows those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence crimes to restore their gun rights after five years if they haven't committed other crimes.
California
California was ranked the top state in the nation for gun safety in 2021. It has the strongest system in the nation for removing firearms from people who become prohibited from having them, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom in July signed a package of five bills on gun safety after they were passed by the California State Senate.
On July 1, Newsom signed AB 2571, which prohibits the gun industry from marketing firearm-related products to minors, as well as AB 1621, which further restricts ghost guns, including the parts used to build them.
On July 12, the governor signed AB 1594, legislation that establishes a firearm industry standard of conduct to promote "safe and responsible firearm industry member practices," the bill states.
Also included in the package is AB 2156, signed on July 21, which cracks down on the manufacture of firearms by prohibiting any person, regardless of federal licensure, from manufacturing firearms without a state license. It also prohibits unlicensed individuals from using 3D printing to manufacture any firearm or precursor part.
The last bill, signed on July 22, is SB 1327. It allows private citizens to bring civil action against anyone who manufactures, distributes, transports or imports assault weapons or ghost guns, which are banned in the state.
Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 22-1086, or The Vote Without Fear Act, on March 30.
The law prohibits a person from openly carrying a firearm within any polling location or central count facility.
It also bans individuals from open carrying within "100 feet of a ballot drop box or any building in which a polling location or central count facility is located," while election activity is in progress, according to the legislation. Violations are punishable by a maximum $1,000 fine, up to 364 days imprisonment in the county jail, or both.
Delaware
Delaware Gov. John Carney on June 30 signed a package of gun safety bills that includes legislation to prohibit assault weapons, regulate high-capacity magazines and strengthen background checks.
The Delaware Lethal Firearms Safety Act of 2022 prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, receipt, possession or transport of assault weapons in Delaware, subject to certain exceptions, according to HB 450.
The package also includes legislation that would raise the minimum age requirement to purchase or possess a firearm from 18 to 21, ban the use of devices that convert handguns into fully automatic weapons and hold gun manufacturers and dealers "liable for reckless or negligent actions that lead to gun violence," the bill states.
Illinois
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed two bills that address secure storage of firearms and regulating ghost guns.
On May 18, the governor signed HB 4383, which prohibits individuals from selling or possessing ghost guns and ensures that all firearms are serialized, allowing law enforcement to better trace them.
Pritzker later signed HB4729 on June 10, which requires the Department of Public Health to develop and implement a two-year public awareness campaign focused safe gun storage, which includes sharing information about safe gun storage, the bill says.
Maryland
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on April 8 that he would allow Senate Bill 387, which bans the sale or possession of ghost guns, to become law without his signature, noting that it doesn't go far enough in taking "decisive action to hold violent criminals accountable."
The bill, which took effect on June 1 after bipartisan support, expands the definition of "firearm" to include an unfinished frame or receiver. It requires the Secretary of State Police to maintain a system to register firearms imprinted with serial numbers and "prohibits a person from purchasing, receiving, selling, offering to sell, or transferring an 'unfinished frame or receiver' or a firearm unless imprinted with specified information," the bill states.
The law also requires the governor to allocate $150,000 in the annual state budget to fund registration proceedings.
New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on July 5 signed seven gun safety bills, six of which were part of his Gun Safety 3.0 package that he introduced to the state legislature in April 2021.
The package includes legislation that would allow the state's attorney general to sue members of the firearm industry for violations that stem from the sale or marketing of firearms, the bill states.
Also included in the package is legislation that would regulate the sale of handgun ammunition, developing a system of electronic reporting of these sales; and require training prior to the issuance of a gun purchaser identification card with a validity date of 10 years.
Another bill that was signed as part of the package mandates firearm owners who become state residents to obtain a Firearm Purchaser Identification Card and register out-of-state acquired handguns, according to the bill.
New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills and an additional piece of legislation to address a wide range of gun safety issues.
Hochul signed a gun safety package on June 6, which includes bills that require microstamping on handguns, strengthen the state's extreme risk and firearm purchase permit law, raise the minimum age to purchase semiautomatic rifles to 21 and enhance information sharing between state, local and federal agencies when guns are used in crimes.
Following the Supreme Court decision on June 23 to strike down a New York gun law enacted more than a century ago that places restrictions on carrying a concealed handgun outside the home, Hochul signed legislation to strengthen the state's gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons.
The law, which takes effect on September 1, will expand eligibility requirements in the concealed carry permitting process, restrict the carrying of concealed weapons in sensitive locations and establish state oversight over background checks for guns and regular checks on license holders for criminal convictions, according to the legislation.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee signed three gun safety bills on June 21. They prohibit high-capacity magazines, ban the open carry of rifles and shotguns in public and raise the legal age to purchase firearms or ammunition from 18 to 21, with exceptions for law enforcement officers.
One of the bills also changes the definition of "rifle" and "shotgun" consistent with federal law.
Vermont
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed into law a package on March 25 that bans firearms from hospital buildings and prohibits the transfer of firearms between unlicensed people.
The governor vetoed a similar bill, S.30, in February that would have closed the "Charleston Loophole," which allows gun purchases to move forward by default after three days even if a background check has not been completed.
The new law, S.4, addresses the policy by extending the time period to seven days for the federal government to complete a background check before an individual can purchase a firearm. It also strengthens protections for victims of domestic violence, according to the bill.
Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed three gun safety bills into law on March 23.
HB 1705 prohibits the manufacture, sale, purchase or possession of ghost guns, while HB 1630 prohibits the open carry of firearms at local government meetings and restricts them at school board meetings and election-related locations.
The third bill, SB 5078, prohibits high-capacity magazines, defined as an "ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 17 rounds of ammunition," the bill states.
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Focus on digital security begins to bear fruit
STUTTGART, Germany, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the massive economic impact of the war in Ukraine and the coronavirus pandemic, DEKRA expects growth of around five percent in the current fiscal year. The number of employees is expected to increase further by over 1,000 (2021: 47,770, 2020: 43,990). In the second year of the pandemic, the expert organization proved its resilience: Revenue grew by 10.9 percent to more than 3.5 billion euros in 2021. At 226.0 million euros, earnings before interest and taxes (adjusted EBIT) were only 1 million euros below the pre-coronavirus figure in 2019. Net profit increased by around 50 percent, or 47.6 million euros, to 141.5 million euros in 2021 (previous year: 93.9 million euros) – and was thus more than 20 million euros higher than in the strong year 2019.
Stan Zurkiewicz, the new Chairman of the Management Board, attributes these positive developments in a volatile environment mainly to the Company's strong market position, customer centricity, dedication of employees and accelerating digitalization. "We are closely in touch with our customers' needs and are concentrating on five high-growth focus areas where we are developing the digital services of the future," said the 42-year-old, who took on the baton from long-serving CEO Stefan Kölbl in April. In the context of digitalization, DEKRA is benefiting from completely new safety requirements that must be met, for example in relation to issues of cyber security and connected mobility. With capital expenditure of more than 140 million euros in 2021, DEKRA has laid the foundations for further growth around digitalization and driven forward internationalization – for example in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The new DEKRA CEO made it clear to journalists in Stuttgart that safety requirements are evolving rapidly due to increasing product and system connectivity and climate change. While DEKRA will keep all aspects of safety for people in focus, at the same time digital security of personal data and networked systems is also high on the agenda. "We have refined our strategic positioning and added digital security and sustainability to our Strategy 2025 strategy," said Stan Zurkiewicz. "Both are now part of our DNA." This is also reflected in DEKRA's strategic goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025.
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IN Indiana Campaign Provides Partners With Free Tools And Customizable Collateral To Help Tell The Hoosier State's Story
INDIANAPOLIS, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Indiana and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) today launched the 'IN Indiana' marketing campaign, a unique effort to tell the Hoosier State's authentic story. Visit Indiana has developed an extensive customizable toolkit of resources available free of charge to every business, small town, big city, and destination in the state.
"In keeping with our great state's spirit of innovation, this campaign gives tools and a voice to everyone, making Indiana stronger together," Governor Eric J. Holcomb said. "From Indiana's shoreline to the hills in southern Indiana, there is something for everyone here IN Indiana."
The IN Indiana marketing campaign will build on what Indiana is known for, including the world's largest single-day sporting event in the world, the Indy 500. The capital city, Indianapolis, is known for successfully hosting national sporting events, such as the NCAA tournament and the College Football Championships, as well as, major conventions, including FFA, GenCon and most recently the Global Economic Summit.
"From the smallest towns to the largest cities, the adaptable messaging of 'IN Indiana' will instill pride in the many communities that make up the state," Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch said. "Thanks to the campaign's unified messaging, we will attract more visitors, retain college graduates from our schools, and attract top talent to ensure Indiana's continued growth and success."
The IN Indiana campaign will allow every stakeholder, no matter their budget, to benefit from these tools and unified messaging. The 'IN Indiana' design kit includes logos, brand guides, social media templates, print collateral templates, tradeshow collateral, promotional items, digital ad templates and more. Each resource is fully customizable for all Indiana stakeholders, allowing them to personalize their marketing efforts while at the same time presenting a unified front to potential visitors, future residents and companies looking to do business in Indiana.
"The goal behind 'IN Indiana' is to help Indiana function as a state united when it comes to spreading the word about this wonderful part of the world," Elaine Bedel, IDDC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, said. "These stories will show new visitors the unexplored diversity of the state and create pride and ownership in our people."
For more information about the marketing campaign, go to VisitIndiana.com.
About IDDC/Visit Indiana: House Enrolled Act 1115 established the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) to position Indiana as the best place to live, work, play, study and stay. IDDC operates as a public-private agency and is governed by a seven-member board. Members include Governor Eric Holcomb who has appointed the Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch as his designee, the president of the IEDC or designee, and five governor-appointed members from the private sector. Elaine Bedel serves as Secretary & CEO.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter are bracing for a legal fight after the billionaire said Friday he was abandoning his $44 billion bid for the social media company.
Twitter is vowing to challenge Musk in court to uphold the agreement. Shares of Twitter slid more than 11% on Monday. Here’s a look at what could happen next.
WHY IS MUSK BACKING OUT?
There are a lot of reasons why Musk might have had second thoughts. But he alleged Friday that Twitter has failed to provide enough information about the number of fake accounts it has.
Twitter said last month that it was making available to Musk a “firehose” of public raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets. But Musk’s lawyers have argued that the company was providing Musk with sometimes “incomplete or unusable information” and less data than it offers some of its big customers.
Twitter said last week it uses a mix of public and private data to determine the amount of spam. Private user data isn’t available publicly and thus isn’t in the data “firehose” that it gave Musk. That would include IP addresses, phone numbers and location. Twitter said such private data helps avoid misidentifying real accounts as spam.
Twitter has said for years in regulatory filings that it believes about 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake. But on Monday Musk continued to taunt the company, using Twitter, over what he has described as a lack of data.
WHAT IS TWITTER’S RESPONSE?
Twitter declared its intent to sue Musk. The company could have pushed for a $1 billion breakup fee that Musk agreed to pay under these circumstances. Instead, it looks ready to fight to complete the purchase, which the company’s board has approved and CEO Parag Agrawal has insisted he wants to consummate.
The chair of Twitter’s board, Bret Taylor, tweeted Friday that the board is “committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon” with Musk and “plans to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement. We are confident we will prevail in the Delaware Court of Chancery.”
The trial court in Delaware frequently handles business disputes among the many corporations, including Twitter, that are incorporated there.
WHO’S GOING TO WIN?
It’s almost impossible to predict the outcome of any protracted legal battle. But law and business experts believe Twitter likely has the stronger case.
Morningstar analyst Ali Mogharabi noted that Twitter has described its estimate of fake and spam accounts for years in regulatory filings while explicitly noting that the number might not be accurate given the use of data samples and interpretation.
Given current market conditions, Mogharabi said, Twitter may also have a solid argument that the layoffs and firings of the past weeks represent “an ordinary course of business.”
“Many technology firms have begun to control costs by reducing headcount and/or delaying adding employees,” he said. “The resignations of Twitter employees cannot with certainty be attributed to any change in how Twitter has operated since Musk’s offer was accepted by the board and shareholders.”
The case could also end in a settlement, for instance with the two sides negotiating a lower price. If Musk wins, there’s also the question of the $1 billion breakup fee. He can certainly afford it, but will he want to pay?
WHAT HAPPENS TO TWITTER NOW?
The Musk saga has been, to put it mildly, a distraction for Twitter’s workers, executives and even users. Some employees have quit, while others were laid off or fired. Job offers have been rescinded and discretionary spending curtailed.
“For Twitter this fiasco is a nightmare scenario,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, who follows the company, wrote Monday. He said the result would be “an Everest-like uphill climb for Parag & Co.” given concerns over employee morale and retention, advertiser concerns and other challenges.”
Twitter itself is unlikely to go anywhere regardless of whether or not it changes hands. But if the turmoil continues it could scare away advertisers. If too many engineers and other employees leave, the platform’s quality could suffer as well.
“The one bright spot is that if (Twitter) is ultimately victorious in the courts, it could potentially take north of the $1B in break-up fees that Musk could have to pay,” said CFRA Analyst Angelo Zino.
IF HE LOSES, WILL MUSK COMPLY?
Even if Musk loses the court case, some observers wonder if the world’s richest man will abide by the outcome. That’s in part based on his antagonistic approach to unfavorable actions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over Musk’s tweets claiming he had the funding to take Tesla private in 2018.
That led to a securities fraud settlement with the SEC requiring that his tweets be approved by a Tesla attorney before being published. But the SEC later investigated whether the Tesla CEO violated the settlement with tweets last November asking Twitter followers if he should sell 10% of his Tesla stock.
Musk had argued that the agency can’t take action about his tweets without court authorization. This time, however, he could very well face an actual court order to pay the $1 billion breakup fee — or to finish the acquisition even if he doesn’t want to. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/explainer-what-happens-next-in-the-musk-twitter-saga/ | 2022-07-12T03:09:15Z |
CHERNOBYL, Ukraine (AP) — Here in the dirt of one of the world’s most radioactive places, Russian soldiers dug trenches. Ukrainian officials worry they were, in effect, digging their own graves.
Thousands of tanks and troops rumbled into the forested Chernobyl exclusion zone in the earliest hours of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, churning up highly contaminated soil from the site of the 1986 accident that was the world’s worst nuclear disaster.
For more than a month, some Russian soldiers bunked in the earth within sight of the massive structure built to contain radiation from the damaged Chernobyl nuclear reactor. A close inspection of their trenches was impossible because even walking on the dirt is discouraged.
As the 36th anniversary of the April 26, 1986, disaster approaches and Russia’s invasion continues, it’s clear that Chernobyl — a relic of the Cold War — was never prepared for this.
With scientists and others watching in disbelief from afar, Russian forces flew over the long-closed plant, ignoring the restricted airspace around it. They held personnel still working at the plant at gunpoint during a marathon shift of more than a month, with employees sleeping on tabletops and eating just twice a day.
Even now, weeks after the Russians left, “I need to calm down,” the plant’s main security engineer, Valerii Semenov, told The Associated Press. He worked 35 days straight, sleeping only three hours a night, rationing cigarettes and staying on even after the Russians allowed a shift change.
“I was afraid they would install something and damage the system,” he said in an interview.
Workers kept the Russians from the most dangerous areas, but in what Semenov called the worst situation he has seen in his 30 years at Chernobyl, the plant was without electricity, relying on diesel generators to support the critical work of circulating water for cooling the spent fuel rods.
“It was very dangerous to act in this way,” said Maksym Shevchuck, the deputy head of the state agency managing the exclusion zone. He was scared by it all.
Russia’s invasion marks the first time that occupying a nuclear plant was part of a nation’s war strategy, said Rebecca Harms, former president of the Greens group in the European Parliament, who has visited Chernobyl several times. She called it a “nightmare” scenario in which “every nuclear plant can be used like a pre-installed nuclear bomb.”
A visit to the exclusion zone, more desolate than usual, found that the invasion risked a catastrophe worse than the original explosion and fire at Chernobyl that sent radioactive material into the atmosphere and became a symbol of the Soviet Union’s stumbling final years. Billions of dollars were spent by the international community, including Russia, to stabilize and secure the area.
Now authorities are working with Ukraine’s defense ministry on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical places. At the top of the list are anti-drone systems and anti-tank barriers, along with a system to protect against warplanes and helicopters.
None of it will matter much if Russian President Vladimir Putin resorts to nuclear weapons, which Shevchuck says he can’t rule out anymore.
“I understand they can use any kind of weapon and they can do any awful thing,” he said.
Chernobyl needs special international protection with a robust U.N. mandate, Harms said. As with the original disaster, the risks are not only to Ukraine but to nearby Belarus and beyond.
“It depends from where the wind blows,” she said.
After watching thousands of Soviet soldiers work to contain the effects of the 1986 accident, sometimes with no protection, Harms and others were shocked at the Russian soldiers’ disregard for safety, or their ignorance, in the recent invasion.
Some soldiers even stole highly radioactive materials as souvenirs or possibly to sell.
“I think from movies they have the imagination that all dangerous small things are very valuable,” Shevchuck said.
He believes hundreds or thousands of soldiers damaged their health, likely with little idea of the consequences, despite plant workers’ warnings to their commanders.
“Most of the soldiers were around 20 years old,” he said. “All these actions proves that their management, and in Russia in general, human life equals like zero.”
The full extent of Russia’s activities in the Chernobyl exclusion zone is still unknown, especially because the troops scattered mines that the Ukrainian military is still searching for. Some have detonated, further disturbing the radioactive ground. The Russians also set several forest fires, which have been put out.
Ukrainian authorities can’t monitor radiation levels across the zone because Russian soldiers stole the main server for the system, severing the connection on March 2. The International Atomic Energy Agency said Saturday it still wasn’t receiving remote data from its monitoring systems. The Russians even took Chernobyl staffers’ personal radiation monitors.
In the communications center, one of the buildings in the zone not overgrown by nature, the Russians looted and left a carpet of shattered glass. The building felt deeply of the 1980s, with a map on a wall still showing the Soviet Union. Someone at some point had taken a pink marker and traced Ukraine’s border.
In normal times, about 6,000 people work in the zone, about half of them at the nuclear plant. When the Russians invaded, most workers were told to evacuate immediately. Now about 100 are left at the nuclear plant and 100 are elsewhere.
Semenov, the security engineer, recalled the Russians checking the remaining workers for what they called radicals.
“We said, ‘Look at our documents, 90% of us are originally from Russia,’” he said. “But we’re patriots of our country,” meaning Ukraine.
When the Russians hurriedly departed March 31 as part of a withdrawal from the region that left behind scorched tanks and traumatized communities, they took more than 150 Ukrainian national guard members into Belarus. Shevchuck fears they’re now in Russia.
In their rush, the Russians gave nuclear plant managers a choice: Sign a document saying the soldiers had protected the site and there were no complaints, or be taken into Belarus. The managers signed.
One protective measure the Russians did appear to take was leaving open a line routing communications from the nuclear plant through the workers’ town of Slavutych and on to authorities in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. It was used several times, Shevchuck said.
“I think they understood it should be for their safety,” he said. The IAEA said Tuesday the plant is now able to contact Ukraine’s nuclear regulator directly.
Another Ukrainian nuclear plant, at Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, remains under Russian control. It is the largest in Europe.
Shevchuck, like other Ukrainians, has had it with Putin.
“We’re inviting him inside the new safe confinement shelter,” he said. “Then we will close it.”
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Canton man shot on NE side, police seeking help identifying shooter
CANTON – City police are investigating a shooting that injured a 26-year-old Canton man Saturday morning.
Police Capt. Dave Davis said officers found the man in the grass around 4 a.m. Saturday between apartment buildings in the 3100 block of Gilbert Circle NE with an apparent gunshot wound to the side rib area. The man, who was unresponsive, was taken to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital with life threatening injuries.
More on gunfire in Canton City:Five shootings in under four hours, one person injured
In a separate shooting on the northwest side of the city, police have announced that they are seeking Davon A. Brunner, 33, on charges of felonious assault and criminal damaging. Police say Brunner, who remains at large, shot a 56-year-old man in the legs around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 400 block of 11th St. NW. A vehicle parked nearby also had been struck by gunfire.
The shots fired on 11th Street NW were among five shootings reported to Canton police in less than four hours Tuesday.
Police ask that anyone with information about the shootings to call detectives at 330-489-3144. Anonymous tips also can be sent through Tip411, which is available at cantonohio.gov/police, or through the Stark County Crimestoppers. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/crime/2022/04/16/canton-police-find-man-shot-northeast-side-seek-information/7342377001/ | 2022-04-16T18:43:05Z |
ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Supersapiens, the world's first glucose management system designed for athletes, proudly welcomes versatile American professional cyclist Lauren De Crescenzo to its ever-growing list of professional ambassadors. Supersapiens, powered by the Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, is eager to support De Crescenzo as she tackles gravel racing, time trials, and road cycling.
De Crescenzo had a breakthrough 2021 season where she was the winningest gravel racer taking the top step of the podium at Unbound Gravel 200, SBT GRVL, Gravel Worlds, and The Rad Fest. She has followed up 2022 in a similar fashion taking the overall win at the Tour of Gila, first at Midsouth Gravel, and runner-up at Unbound Gravel 200 and US Pro Nationals Championship Road Race. Additional accolades include representing the United States at the 2015 UCI World Championships and holding the former women's Everesting world record (May 2020).
More than an athlete, De Crescenzo holds her master's degree in Public Health in Epidemiology and worked at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) throughout the COVID pandemic. It wasn't until after her 2021 Unbound victory that the career change was made possible when her team, Cinch Cycling, offered to match her salary.
"I'm stoked to be a Supersapiens advisor and athlete and be able to use science to unlock even better physical performances. With real-time data in training and at the races, I'll be able to make informed decisions about my pre-event fueling, race nutrition, and recovery, and have overall insights into every minute of the day. At races like SBT GRVL and Unbound, the Supersapiens ecosystem is a nearly priceless tool," said De Crescenzo.
Supersapiens develops innovative technology and insights around glucose data to help athletes to make more informed nutrition decisions around training and recovery. Supersapiens is the first glucose management system designed for athletes to visualize the connection between their glucose levels, their perceived energy level, and learn the most beneficial intraday behavior adjustments to improve their performance.
"What makes Lauren such a unique rider is her ability to move seamlessly between multiple disciplines of the sport. She is an equal threat in gravel, on a time trial bike, or in the sprint finish of a road race. She is pushing the boundaries and redefining the sport both on and off the bike. Lauren's data-driven mindset and her scientific background and career make her invaluable as we work to improve the value we drive to our Supersapiens tribe. Together, we are eager to see how far we can push the boundaries of the sport," said Supersapiens CEO and Founder Phil Southerland.
Supersapiens launched to the public in September 2020. The Supersapiens app pairs with Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, allowing athletes to see their glucose levels updated every minute via Bluetooth. This data can be viewed on the Supersapiens app or their wrist wearable device, the Supersapiens Energy Band, which is the first and only performance wearable that is capable of reading glucose data directly from Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport biosensor.
The Supersapiens system powered by Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is now available in Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Learn more about the full line of Supersapiens products and purchase Abbott's biosensor at www.supersapiens.com.
Supersapiens is aiming to be the most influential sports brand of the decade. They develop innovative insights around glucose that aim to unlock better performance and recovery by driving positive behavior changes.
Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is intended for athletes to measure their glucose levels. When used with a compatible product, the biosensor allows athletes to correlate their glucose levels and their athletic performance.
The Supersapiens system including Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is not intended for medical use and is not intended for use in screening, diagnosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, prevention, or monitoring of diseases, including diabetes.
The Supersapiens system including Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is not for sale in the U.S and is only available in select countries. For a full list of references and FAQs, please visit our Education Hub and Knowledge Base.
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Engagement and visualization are highly valued amongst meeting hosts and attendees in the era of virtual and hybrid work, report shows
SAN FRANCISCO and AMSTERDAM, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miro, the online platform accelerating innovation through visual collaboration, announced it was named a Customer's Choice in the 2022 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer': Meeting Solutions. Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice distinctions recognize vendors and products that are highly rated by their customers. Miro earned an overall rating of 4.6 out of a possible 5 stars, making it the highest-rated meeting solution in existing customer satisfaction as reviewed by 197 users, 97% of whom said they would recommend it.
Miro's collaboration platform enables users to work together in real-time, bringing the shared, visual nature of whiteboarding to virtual meetings and workshops. One Strategic Partner Manager who reviewed Miro for Gartner Peer Insights said "The availability to work together on Miro in real-time allowed us to cooperate and be in the same room like in real life."
The experience of visual collaboration improves meeting engagement, and helps turn input from attendees into actionable plans for projects. Another Miro user, a Staff Engineer and Architect, said in their review, "I have never seen a tool nor process that so quickly and effectively gathers feedback from so many people and synthesizes it into actionable data."
"In today's hybrid environments, a meeting solution that keeps teams engaged is essential in driving innovation and in helping to maintain company culture," said Andrey Khusid, Miro co-founder and CEO. "Customer delight is at the heart of everything we do at Miro, and our community of 35+ million users is the greatest source of inspiration, and is strong recognition of the positive impact we believe our product has in changing the way people come together to work and collaborate."
To create the Voice of the Customer report, Gartner aggregates reviews and ratings of software solutions by IT professionals and verified end-users. Each solution is evaluated based on customer experience and satisfaction at all stages of adoption, from evaluation to deployment to usage and service. We believe being named a Customers' Choice highlights that in addition to being the leading online whiteboard, the flexibility of Miro's platform allows it to provide deep, transformational value in mission-critical use cases like online meetings.
Gartner, Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer': Meeting Solutions, Peer Contributors, 30 March 2022
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Miro is an online, visual collaboration platform designed to unlock creativity and accelerate innovation among teams of all kinds. The platform's infinite canvas enables teams to lead engaging workshops and meetings, design products, brainstorm ideas, and more. Miro, co-headquartered in San Francisco and Amsterdam, serves more than 35M users worldwide, including 99% of the Fortune 100. Miro was founded by Andrey Khusid and Oleg Shardin in 2011 and currently has more than 1,500 employees in 11 hubs around the world. To learn more, please visit https://miro.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Index Coop announced the launch of the Market Neutral Yield token MNYe (pronounced "money"), a tokenized strategy that gives holders access to a compelling source of USD-denominated yield by executing a basis trading strategy on Perpetual Protocol's Optimism market.
With MNYe, holders can earn a variable yield, settled in USD, that is not dependent on inflationary protocol incentives and has no price exposure to Ethereum. This is Index Coop's first product to be released on Optimism's Ethereum layer 2.
The Market Neutral Yield token democratizes a basis trade strategy that is most commonly performed by hedge funds and sophisticated financial professionals. The MNYe token simplifies this complex trading strategy into a simple erc20 token that is liquid on Optimism and composable throughout the network's growing DeFi ecosystem.
Basis trading, also known as cash and carry arbitrage, is an established strategy for achieving price-neutral profit by arbing the difference between an asset price on the spot and near-term futures markets. In DeFi, perpetual swaps – also called perpetuals or perps – can be used in lieu of futures. First implemented by BitMEX, perpetuals are futures with no settlement date.
The MNYe product takes simultaneous long spot and short perpetual positions and derives yield from the funding rate, which is generally paid by long perp positions to short perp positions. By taking a fully hedged position, the product has no net asset price exposure. MNYe will use a 1x long ETH spot position and a -1x short ETH perp settled in USD. The yield will be further enhanced by thrice-daily auto-compounding when the USD funding balance is positive. The yield is used to maintain a leverage position between -1x and -2x.
MNYe is the second of Index Coop's yield bearing products, after the Interest Compounding ETH Index (icETH), fulfilling the mission to create decentralized financial products that unlock prosperity for everyone.
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The Index Cooperative is a decentralized community powering crypto index products that can be purchased on a blockchain. Index Cooperative's structured products provide one-token exposure to popular crypto themes such as decentralized finance, the Metaverse, blue chip NFTs & yield generating strategies such as ethereum staking.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Aris Gold Corporation (Aris Gold or the Company) (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: ALLXF) reports financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. All amounts are in US dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
Aris Gold CEO Neil Woodyer stated: "During Q2 our team became the operator and completed the acquisition of a 20% interest in the Soto Norte project, with the option to increase to 50% ownership. This marked a big step forward for the company, which we quickly followed with the announcement to combine with GCM Mining to create a new, stronger Aris Mining. On completion of this transaction our portfolio of assets will include two producing mines, two development projects, and an advanced exploration project. We are delivering on our strategy to create a leading Americas focused gold company."
On April 12, 2022, Aris Gold completed the acquisition of a 20% interest in the Soto Norte gold project in Colombia, with the option to increase to a 50% interest, and became operator. A feasibility study on the Soto Norte project estimates steady-state production of 450,000 ounces of gold per year at life-of-mine all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of $471 per ounce of gold. Concurrently with the acquisition, Aris Gold amended its $110 million precious metals stream at the Marmato mine with Wheaton Precious Metals International to increase the total funding amount by $65 million to $175 million.
Also in Q2 2022, Aris Gold advanced construction of the Marmato Lower Mine, including advancing the ventilation decline, furthering the land acquisition process, finalizing updates to the Environmental Management Plan, continuing the geotechnical and environmental studies for advancement of the Lower Mine decline, progressing construction of the camp and access road, and refining the engineering design, cost and completion schedule.
Optimization work at the Marmato Upper Mine continued to advance in Q2 2022, including relocating the gravity concentrator to the primary milling circuit to improve recoveries, implementing a new strategy to optimize the ventilation system and further improve conditions underground, and modifying the mechanized mining methods to decrease stope widths and further reduce dilution.
Subsequent to Q2 2022, on July 25, 2022 Aris Gold announced an agreement with GCM Mining to combine and create a gold producer with increased diversification of operating and project development risk, an improved capital markets profile, and reduced overhead costs. GCM Mining and Aris Gold shareholder meetings to approve the transaction are planned for September 19, 2022, subject to receipt of shareholder and regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Completion of the transaction and the launch of the new Aris Mining Corporation is expected to occur promptly thereafter.
Gold production from the Marmato Upper Mine in Q2 2022 increased year-over-year by 24% to 7,411 ounces, driven by a 13% increase in throughput and a 12% increase in grade compared to Q2 2021. These increases in both volumes mined and grade realized demonstrate the steady improvements of the Upper Mine optimization program. Revenue increased by 29% for Q2 2022 compared to Q2 2021, primarily driven by the increase in gold sold.
Aris Gold's Q2 2022 financial statements and related MD&A are available on SEDAR and in the Investors section of Aris Gold's website here.
Aris Gold is a Canadian mining company listed on the TSX under the symbol ARIS and on the OTCQX under the symbol ALLXF. The Company is led by an executive team with a demonstrated track record of creating value through building globally relevant gold mining companies. In Colombia, Aris Gold operates the 100%-owned Marmato mine, and is the operator and 20% owner of the Soto Norte development project with an option to become 50% owner. Aris Gold also owns the Juby project, an advanced exploration stage gold project in the Abitibi greenstone belt of Ontario, Canada. In July 2022, Aris Gold entered into an agreement to combine with GCM Mining, which will add the Segovia operations, also in Colombia, and the Toroparu development project in Guyana. The transaction with GCM Mining is expected to close in mid-September 2022 following receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Aris Gold plans to pursue additional acquisition and growth opportunities to unlock value creation from scale and diversification.
Additional information on Aris Gold can be found at www.arisgold.com and www.sedar.com.
This news release contains "forward-looking information" or forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation statements relating to anticipated timing for completion of the transaction with GCM Mining, expected benefits to be derived from the completion of the transaction with GCM Mining, estimated production rate and life of mine AISC at the Soto Norte Project, and statements made relating to Aris Gold's strategic plans to pursue additional acquisition and growth opportunities and the expected impact of successful execution, are forward-looking. Generally, the forward-looking information and forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "will continue" or "believes", 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". Statements concerning mineral resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward looking information to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered. The material factors or assumptions used to develop forward looking information or statements are disclosed throughout this presentation.
Forward looking information and forward looking statements, while based on management's best estimates and assumptions, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Aris Gold to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or forward looking statements, including but not limited to: uncertainties relating to obtaining the requisite shareholder and regulatory approvals in order to complete the transaction with GCM Mining, the ability of the Aris Gold management team to successfully integrate with the GCM Mining operations post-closing, risks related to international operations, risks related to general economic conditions, uncertainties relating to operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, actual results of current exploration activities, availability of quality assets that will add scale, diversification and complement Aris Gold's growth trajectory; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; fluctuations in prices of metals including gold; the ability to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, increases in market prices of mining consumables, risks associated with holding derivative instruments (such as credit risks, market liquidity risk and mark-to-market risk), possible variations in mineral reserves, grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada or Colombia, accidents and operations, labour disputes, title disputes, claims and limitations on insurance coverage and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals including obtaining required environmental and other licenses, or in the completion of development or construction activities, changes in national and local government regulation of mining operations, tax rules and regulations, and political and economic developments in countries in which the Company operates, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Aris Gold's most recent AIF available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Although Aris Gold has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information or statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information or statements. The Company has and continues to disclose in its Management's Discussion and Analysis and other publicly filed documents, changes to material factors or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements and to the validity of the information, in the period the changes occur. The forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are made as of the date hereof and Aris Gold disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information.
This announcement does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States, nor may any securities referred to herein be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration as provided in the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the "Securities Act") and the rules and regulations thereunder. The securities referred to herein have not been registered pursuant to the Securities Act and there is no intention to register any of the securities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of securities in the United States.
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Kevin McGovern joins Middleton on leadership team as director of coaching
INDIAN LAND, S.C., August 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Movement Mortgage (Movement), the nation's sixth-largest retail mortgage lender, is expanding its leadership team with the creation of two new positions focused on the growth and development of Movement's sales team nationwide. Movement welcomes Sarah Middleton as chief growth officer and Kevin McGovern as director of coaching.
Prior to joining Movement as chief growth officer, Middleton served as president of sales development and recruiting at Fairway Independent Mortgage and chief executive officer of Fairway's internal coaching platform, Fairway Ignite. A 34-year veteran of the mortgage industry, Middleton held leadership roles including senior vice president at Guild Mortgage Company and Liberty Financial Group prior to joining Fairway in 2013. In her new role, Middleton will lead Movement's efforts to attract, onboard and develop sales leaders across the country.
"I'm thrilled to join Movement to help the organization grow. I'm here to do more and give more, and to live a life of significance," said Middleton. "My passion is to love on loan officers and sales leaders, and to help them dream bigger and achieve their personal and professional goals."
"We hold a deep respect for what Sarah and Steve Jacobson built at Fairway," said Movement CEO Casey Crawford. "Sarah exemplifies everything we look for in a leader at Movement; excellence in our profession with an unrivaled passion for loving and serving people. Our entire community is better today with Sarah on our team."
Kevin McGovern joins Movement as director of coaching after serving as executive vice president for Fairway Independent Mortgage and chief operations officer for Fairway Ignite. McGovern has more than 30 years of sales and mortgage experience, including 16 years as a full-time coach. In 2011 McGovern founded his own coaching company, Making Better Happen, and in 2015 he joined Fairway to launch its internal coaching platform, Fairway Ignite, which grew to 175 coaches and over 4,000 clients served.
McGovern brings to Movement a wealth of knowledge in helping others define and achieve success, professionally and personally. As director of coaching, McGovern will lead Movement's coaching team and develop a best-in-class coaching platform. Throughout his career he's worked alongside his wife, Debbie McGovern, who will join Kevin at Movement.
"This industry has changed the total trajectory of my life," McGovern shared. "I feel called to give back and develop others, and I'm grateful to join a company whose mission and values align so closely with mine. I saw an opportunity at Movement to build upon something special, and I'm excited to play a role in the growth that's to come."
"We could not be more thrilled to welcome Sarah and Kevin to the Movement team," said Movement President Mike Brennan. "They are both powerhouses within the industry, and just what we need to take Movement to the next level. Their collective experience and knowledge of the mortgage industry and coaching will make an exponential impact not just within our company, but in the lives of our teammates as well, for years to come."
Movement Mortgage exists to love and value people by leading a Movement of Change in its industry, corporate culture and communities. Funding approximately $30 billion in residential mortgages annually, Movement is the sixth-largest retail mortgage lender in the US Movement is best known for its innovative mortgage process and referable experience, which begins with Upfront Underwriting and a seven-day loan processing goal. The company employs more than 4,000 people, has more than 650 branches in the US and is licensed in 50 states. After funding its balance sheet and investing in future growth, Movement's profits are paid to its primary shareholder, the nonprofit Movement Foundation. To date, Movement Foundation has received more than $360 million of Movement profit to invest in schools, affordable housing, communities and global outreach. For more information, visit www.movement.com.
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A turbulent US this July 4, but many see cause to celebrate
(AP) - Independence Day arrives at a time when the United States is roiled by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection, awash in turmoil over high court rulings on abortion and guns and struggling to maintain the common bonds that keep it together.
Yet many also see cause to celebrate: The pandemic continues to be on the wane and, despite its faults, America’s democracy survives.
“I think many of us are feeling conflicted about celebrating 4th of July right now,” obstacle race champion and attorney Amelia Boone tweeted as the week gave way to the long holiday weekend.
In her eyes patriotism is also about fighting for change, she said, adding, “I’m not giving up on the US.”
That sentiment is no doubt shared by millions who on Monday will be celebrating the nation’s 246th birthday and anniversary of independence from English rule.
It’s a day for taking off work, flocking to parades, devouring hot dogs and burgers at backyard barbecues and gathering under a canopy of stars and exploding fireworks — in many cases for the first time in three years amid easing coronavirus precautions.
Baltimore, for one, is resuming its Independence Day celebrations after a two-year hiatus, to the delight of residents like Steven Williams.
“I used to actually be up there every year. Then it stopped,” Williams told WBAL-TV. “I haven’t seen them in a couple of years.”
Colorful displays big and small will light up the night sky in cities from New York to Seattle to Chicago to Dallas. However others, particularly in drought-stricken and wildfire-prone regions of the West, will forgo them.
Phoenix is also again going without fireworks — not because of the pandemic or fire concerns but due to supply-chain issues.
In emotional ceremonies across the country, some newer residents will swear oaths of citizenship, qualifying them to vote for the first time in the upcoming midterm elections.
To be sure, these are precarious times: An economic recession lurks, and the national psyche is still raw from mass shootings like those seen recently at a Texas elementary school and a New York supermarket.
Sharp social and political divisions have also been laid bare by recent Supreme Court decisions overturning the constitutional right to abortion and striking down a New York law limiting who may carry a gun in public.
But for many, July 4 is also a chance to set aside political differences and to celebrate unity, reflecting on the revolution that gave rise to history’s longest-lived democracy.
Eli Merritt, a political historian at Vanderbilt University whose upcoming book traces the fraught founding of the United States in 1776, said that “there’s always something to divide or unite us.”
But he sees the Jan. 6 hearings probing last year’s storming of the U.S. Capitol as a reason for hope, an opportunity to rally behind democratic institutions. Even though not all Americans or their elected representatives agree with the committee’s work, Merritt is heartened by the fact that it’s at least somewhat bipartisan with some Republicans joining in.
“Moral courage as a locus for Americans to place hope,” he said, “the willingness to stand up for what is right and true in spite of negative consequences to oneself. That is an essential glue of constitutional democracy.”
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Dougherty County Commission Chairman Chris Cohilas, right, presents a proclamation to Gloria Baker recognizing September as Alopecia Awareness Month during a Tuesday meeting.
ALBANY — A possible plan for property near Tift Park deeded to the county by the state became clearer on Monday with a report to the Dougherty County Commission on a private-public partnership to create apartments and recreational facilities.
Central to the concept is the involvement of the Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development Authority, which would be responsible for requesting a development plan for the former Georgia National Guard Armory property.
The site includes 18 acres at the former military building located at 1500 N. Monroe St. and 409 Eighth Ave.
The city of Albany previously expressed interest in placing a new fire station on part of the property, but negotiations have not proved fruitful to this point.
Another possible element in the plan could be using the former armory, which has a gym, as a recreational facility and office space for the Recreation and Parks Department.
But the main use envisioned by the county is for living space and a tennis and pickleball court and clubhouse for that initiative.
“(Our) primary focus was housing, targeting the Phoebe (Putney Memorial Hospital) work force,” Kirby Glaze of Community Development Partners told commissioners during the Monday meeting. “That seems to be the primary use for that housing at this time.
“The process is designed to give the private sector the opportunity to give this expertise to come up with a plan that is desirable for the community.”
Once the PDA accepts a plan, it will present it to the commission. Through that entity, the county can dispose of the property for the joint private-public development, Glaze told commissioners.
“The county can enter into agreements with its authorities in order to dispose of property,” he said. “It comes back to this body. If this body approves that (PDA’s) plan, that goes back to the authority for the execution.”
The area is one that could use a boost, Commissioner Clinton Johnson said.
“We are kind of reimagining that area and hoping for a jolt,” he said.
The county has been searching for a location for the tennis and pickleball courts for several years, with two earlier choices falling through.
The commission’s Recreation Committee envisions 12 tennis and an equal number of pickleball courts, some of which could be housed indoors.
The county has $1.7 million in proceeds from a previous special-purpose local-option sales tax that are earmarked for the tennis facility. The tennis courts would take up about 3.5 acres.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tredence Inc., a global Data Science and AI solutions provider, today announced that it has been named the Retail and CPG Partner of the Year by Databricks, the Data and AI company. This award was presented on June 27 at the Databricks Partner Summit, which took place during the company's annual Data + AI Summit in San Francisco.
The Databricks Partner of the Year Award recognizes elite Databricks partners delivering multi-cloud solutions that unlock and enhance enterprise AI maturity, assuring the highest digital transformation impact and ROI. Databricks recognized Tredence for the company's achievement in delivering a 94% NPS working with the world's leading Retailers and CPGs to drive the last-mile adoption of best-in-class AI/ML-led analytics. The Tredence and Databricks partnership advance enterprise AI innovation leveraging Tredence's AI/ML industry solutions delivered on Databricks Lakehouse and Delta Sharing technology accelerating time to value by ~50%.
With more than 900+ Retail and CPG data scientists and data engineers, the Tredence Databricks COE has delivered over 100+ Databricks projects helping enterprises accelerate the migration to the cloud and drive quantifiable ROI. Tredence's portfolio of 35+ AI/ML Databricks accelerators help retailers and CPGs unlock the power of their data and realize 70% faster time to value.
"We are thrilled to be recognized as Databricks' 2022 Retail & CPG Partner of the Year," said Shub Bhowmick, CEO & Founder, Tredence. "The award recognizes our commitment to helping Retailers & CPGs solve complex industry problems through scalable Data & AI solutions. Tredence's AI expertise coupled with Databricks' Lakehouse Platform enables enterprises to increase supply chain efficiency, improve price and promotion ROI, drive true personalization and turn enterprise data into a strategic asset."
"Tredence has demonstrated incredible agility, speed to market and time to value leveraging the power of the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, helping retailers solve critical pain points and uncover actionable insights from their data," said Rob Saker, Regional Vice President & Global Industry Lead, Retail & Manufacturing, Databricks. "We are delighted to recognize our partnership with Tredence that focuses on delivering rapid growth, scale & innovation on the lakehouse platform for our shared customers."
Many of the world's leading Retail and CPG customers turn to Tredence's Databricks CoE to leverage their Databricks Brickbuilder Solutions to power enterprise decision-making through AI-enabled insights. Retailers and CPGs tap into Tredence's expertise and partner with a team of Databricks certified engineers to support a modern lakehouse data foundation and leverage Databricks' Lakehouse for Retail. The Tredence solutions for Retailers and CPGs architect a robust data foundation in double quick time and unlock 10x returns.
Tredence high-impact Retail and CPG solutions include:
- On-Shelf Availability (OSA): reclaims missed sales with Al and out-of- stock modeling
- Customer Cosmos: enriches customer data and extracts deeper insights to drive true personalization
- Revenue Growth Management: helps sustain revenue growth across products, consumer channels, and geographies
- Sancus: provides trustworthy data with a holistic Al-driven data quality solution
- Supply Chain Control Tower (SCCT): provides real-time Supply Chain & Inventory visibility and optimization
- ML Works: helps deploy AI/ML models in real-time with an industrialized MLOps accelerator
Databricks certified and onboarded Tredence's solution accelerators, including On-shelf availability (OSA) and Sancus, as part of their Brickbuilder Solutions program. The Brickbuilder certification includes extensive validation by the Databricks industry and technical experts to ensure that joint clients accelerate time to value, drive a clear ROI and maximize the power of the Databricks Lakehouse Platform.
About Tredence Inc.
Tredence is a global data science solutions provider focused on solving the last mile problem in AI. The 'last mile' is the gap between insight creation and value realization. Headquartered in San Jose, the company embraces a vertical-first approach and an outcome-driven mindset to help clients win and accelerate value realization from their analytics investments. Tredence is 1,700-plus employees strong with offices in San Jose, Foster City, Chicago, London, Toronto and Bangalore, with the largest companies in retail, CPG, hi-tech, telecom, healthcare, travel and industrials as clients. For more information, please visit https://tredence.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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TEL AVIV, Israel, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loox, the leading Product Reviews & Referrals solution for Shopify merchants today announced that it has joined the Shopify Plus Certified App Program.
The announcement is the next step in the relationship between Loox and Shopify, having originally integrated in 2015 to help merchants of all sizes increase revenue, drive repeat purchases and improve the customer experience by collecting and displaying customer reviews.
"The Shopify Plus Certified App program is designed to meet the advanced requirements of the world's fastest-growing brands," said Mark Bergen, VP Revenue, Shopify. "We're happy to welcome Loox to the program, bringing their insight and experience in reviews and user generated content to the Plus merchant community."
Shopify merchants are already collecting millions of reviews with Loox, and joining the Shopify Plus Certified App Program will deepen the relationship and open up Loox's advanced technology and customizations to even more Shopify merchants. The Shopify Plus Certified App Program means that Loox has been carefully vetted by Shopify for the performance, support, privacy, and security that enterprise merchants demand.
"Shopify enterprise merchants face a myriad of challenges as they scale, with ever-rising media spending a major factor in their acquisition costs, and Loox is there to help," said Yoni Elbaz, CEO of Loox. "Using Loox, merchants can use customer-generated content to increase conversion rates, drive repeat purchases, and encourage word-of-mouth"
Loox currently works with 100,000 Shopify merchants, and over 1,000 Shopify Plus brands, including Sennheiser and BlendJet. With over 8,000 5 star reviews on the Shopify App Store, Loox is one of the most popular apps for Shopify merchants.
"Nothing boosted our conversion rate as much as Loox," said Ryan Pamplin, CEO of BlendJet. "The review format is simply the best. It prioritizes photos and videos, which is what people want to see. It's very obvious scrolling through our reviews how real they all are, which drives crazy conversions for us!"
"I use Loox product reviews across all of my marketing channels, including social, blog posts, email, and paid ads," said Tiffany Anzalone McCasland, Head of Marketing at City Bonfires. "They play a significant role in attracting new customers, strengthening our brand presence, and increasing loyalty."
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About Loox
Loox is the leading Shopify Product Reviews & Referrals app, enabling brands of all sizes to automatically collect customer reviews with photos & videos and beautifully display happy customer content. Over 100,000 Shopify & Shopify Plus merchants use Loox to boost trust, drive word of mouth and referrals, and increase customer retention and sales.
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Addition of team from Elm Park in Dallas Accelerates Investment Opportunities, Talent Acquisition, and Establishes a Foothold in Texas' Financial Epicenter
NEW YORK and DALLAS, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atalaya Capital Management ("Atalaya"), an $8.5bn alternative asset manager focused on private credit and special opportunities investing, announced today that Elm Park Capital's experienced team of credit investment professionals will join Atalaya in the new Atalaya Crescent office, located in the financial center of Dallas. The Elm Park team will strengthen Atalaya's existing capital solutions capabilities and enable the platform to further expand its sourcing efforts and tap into an attractive deal and talent sourcing pipeline.
Founded in 2010 by Mark Schachter and Charles Winograd, Elm Park focuses on providing capital solutions for middle market companies and private equity firms requiring a creative partner for acquisitions, growth, refinancing, recapitalizations, and other special situations.
"I've known Mark for nearly 20 years and am excited to have his team join Atalaya to expand our collective scope," said Ivan Zinn, Founder & Managing Partner at Atalaya. "We have long considered opportunities to broaden our geographic locations to attract a larger, diverse pool of talent. The combination of Dallas' financial services talent and the addition of the investment engine of Elm Park's Dallas team made our choice an easy one."
"We're excited to be joining Atalaya and their talented team of professionals," said Mark Schachter, Managing Partner at Elm Park. "With our deep ties to the Dallas region and the history of the Atalaya platform delivering attractive investor returns and capital solutions, we are eager to be part of Atalaya's expansion."
This announcement comes on the heels of Nathan Romano joining Atalaya as President of the firm. As the former President and Chief Operating Officer at York Capital Management, Nathan joined Atalaya this past April to help support its next stage of growth.
Atalaya now stands at approximately 100 employees with recent, key additions to the Company's investment and business management teams. These latest hires will help Atalaya continue to capitalize on the all-weather sourcing and investing capabilities developed over many years on dislocated market opportunities and further strengthen the Company's ability to deliver value to its investors.
About Atalaya Capital Management
Atalaya Capital Management is an ~$8.5bn privately held, SEC-registered, alternative investment advisory firm. Atalaya primarily focuses on making private credit and special opportunities investments in three principal asset classes – financial assets, real estate and corporate. Founded in 2006, Atalaya is headquartered in New York City.
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Treasury bars Russia payments in dollars from US accounts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department will not allow any Russian government debt payments from accounts at U.S. financial institutions to be made in U.S. dollars, restricting one of the strategies President Vladimir Putin is employing to stave off default, an agency official said Tuesday.
Russia faced an April 4 deadline to make another debt payment. The Kremlin must now choose between draining remaining valuable dollar reserves, new revenue coming in or default, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official wasn’t authorized to speak on the record.
The Treasury decision comes after the agency previously said sanctions levied on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine still permit Russia to continue to make debt payments. The debt is owed to foreign investors, among others, and comes from government investments to presumably spur economic growth in Russia.
Russia is currently facing skyrocketing inflation, shortages in essential goods and disrupted trade with the rest of the world as it continues its invasion of Ukraine.
While the ruble has bounced back from the fall it took after the U.S. and European allies moved to bury the Russian economy, Putin has resorted to extreme financial measures to blunt the West’s penalties and inflate his currency.
Western sanctions from the war have placed severe restrictions on banks and their financial transactions with Russia, and also have frozen much of the government’s reserves of foreign currency.
The West has cut key Russian banks out of a financial messaging system known as SWIFT, which is used every day to route billions of dollars among more than 11,000 banks and other financial institutions around the world. Sanctions have been issued on Russian leadership, oligarchs, trade and natural resources, and the country’s central bank.
The U.S., EU and United Kingdom have limited the ability of Russia’s central bank to draw on more than $600 billion in foreign currency reserves and have frozen its gold reserves. That has left the central bank with few tools to prop up the ruble and prevent it from crumbling in value.
The decision to stop bond payments will further deplete the resources Putin is using to continue his war against Ukraine and will cause more uncertainty and challenges for Russia’s financial system, the Treasury official said.
Once a country defaults, it can be cut off from bond-market borrowing until the default is sorted out and investors regain confidence in the government’s ability and willingness to pay. Additionally, holders of the bonds could take serious losses.
Russia’s government can still borrow rubles at home, where it mostly relies on Russian banks to buy its bonds.
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BETHESDA, Md., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Capital Group Investment Advisory Services, LLC ("The Capital Group"), an indirect subsidiary of BRP Group, Inc. ("BRP Group") (NASDAQ: BRP), is pleased to announce the addition of Tim Sommer as Managing Advisor for its Wealth Management and Retirement Planning division.
As Managing Advisor, Sommer will manage and support the growth of The Capital Group's Wealth Management and Retirement Planning team with a focus on building comprehensive financial plans while managing personal assets unique to clients' individual needs and providing objective advice to ensure their definition of success is met.
Sommer is a Registered Investment Advisor and brings with him more than 28 years of industry experience specializing in providing retirement income, estate planning, investment management, and full-service financial planning to individuals. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Providence College and NASD Series 7, 66, 6, and 63 licenses.
Prior to The Capital Group, Tim was a founding member of TIAA's Wealth Management Group in New York City and served as a Senior Wealth Management Advisor, where he led a team of advisors who developed and maintained relationships with clients representing more than $1.4 billion in assets. Tim was consistently named a Top Advisor for Client Satisfaction, attributable to his individualized and goal-driven plan development for his clients.
"We are thrilled to have Tim join The Capital Group and continue with his very successful career in the Wealth Advisory space," said Chris Staub, Managing Partner, The Capital Group. "His addition to the team will further enhance and grow our presence in the Wealth Advisory arena and help us accomplish our goal of becoming one of the leading client-first, investment advisory firms in the country. He will be a great asset to The Capital Group team and a great fit with the BRP culture that The Capital Group has embraced since our partnership in 2021."
ABOUT THE CAPITAL GROUP
The Capital Group Investment Advisory Services, LLC, a Baldwin Risk Partner, is an experienced business insurance firm that has evolved over the decades into one of the finest and most accomplished business and financial service providers in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. At The Capital Group, client satisfaction drives our every move. We're committed to developing the best coverage packages for the best people, our clients. From healthcare benefits to retirement packages, you can turn to the experts at The Capital Group to support your small or mid-sized business. www.capgroupfinancial.com.
ABOUT BRP GROUP
BRP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRP) is an independent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance and risk management insights and solutions that give our clients the peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion and dreams. We are innovating the industry by taking a holistic and tailored approach to risk management, insurance and employee benefits, and support our clients, Colleagues, Insurance Company Partners and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our growth. BRP Group represents over 900,000 clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit www.baldwinriskpartners.com.
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Factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption "Risk Factors" in BRP Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in BRP Group's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at: www.sec.gov, including those risks and other factors relevant to the business, financial condition and results of operations of BRP Group and factors related to the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on BRP Group's business, financial condition and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All forward-looking statements and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to BRP Group or to persons acting on behalf of BRP Group are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and BRP Group does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.
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Man breaks into home through cat door and takes shower, washes clothes
HOUSTON, Texas (KHOU) – A woman in Houston was out of town on Easter when her Nest video showed a man crawling his way into her house.
The resident said the burglar broke through a fence, went into a cat enclosure and pushed through the cat flap.
The woman, who didn’t want to be identified, said it’s not the first time her home has been broken into, but it was the creepiest.
“I think he was in my house for about three hours,” she said.
The resident said she could tell the man had been in her bathroom and had used her shower because everything was wet.
Snippets of the surveillance video show him walking around in the woman’s towel.
The woman said she could tell the man also washed his clothes because the settings had been changed on her washer and dryer.
“He had eaten ramen noodles. And he had eaten fried chicken nuggets out of my freezer, and he cooked it in my microwave,” she said.
Video also shows him walking around with a screwdriver where he tried to take an anti-theft cable off her TV but was unsuccessful.
Then, the man left through the front door, taking her Fitbit, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste with him.
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"The Bubble" is an apt title for what plays like one long, hermetically sealed inside joke, a making-of-a-movie satire filled with winking Hollywood references and plenty of stars. It's also an old-fashioned family affair, with co-writer/director Judd Apatow joined by his wife and daughter, none of which can make this bubble worth entering.
The potentially amusing conceit involves the production of the latest sequel (No. 6!) to "Cliff Beasts," a fictitious movie franchise described as the 23rd most profitable in history. The cast must reassemble under production guidelines imposed during the height of Covid, sequestered together in a hotel when they're not suspended by wires in front of a green screen, spouting stiff dialogue and fighting computer-generated monsters.
"The safest place in the world right now is a film set," one of the cast members, Carol (Karen Gillan), is told by her agent when she balks at participating, having previously irked her co-stars by skipping the last sequel to do an ill-advised project about Jews and Palestinians uniting against aliens.
All the craziness that goes into producing a film gets essentially put on steroids, with the crew receiving warnings about just how strange actors can be, eccentricities heightened by isolating everyone in a confined space.
Obviously, the lack of creativity in sequel-minded Hollywood is ripe for parody, but all the coy asides would probably play better at a film-industry premiere than at home via Netflix. Those inside-baseball gags include a mention of the People's Choice Awards, an actor convinced he can improve the script, and a studio boss (Kate McKinnon) who issues threats from afar with an insincere smile.
Still, the boredom the cast endures sitting around in isolation begins to spread to the viewer, overcoming the over-the-top efforts of Leslie Mann (Apatow's spouse), David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Pedro Pascal, Iris Apatow -- playing an influencer cast to tap into her social-media following -- and many, many celebrity cameos, which manage to be both impressive in their volume and mostly gratuitous in their execution.
Sharing script credit with Pam Brady, Apatow serves up some clever lines, but they're mostly lost in the overall noise and manic tone. While it's not necessarily too soon for a funny Covid movie, "The Bubble" labors to achieve a sought-after level of zaniness right up until the ending.
"I am the painter, and you are the paint," the predictably stressed-out director, played by Fred Armisen, eventually snaps at his cast.
Having recently devoted time to documentaries about comedy legends Garry Shandling and soon George Carlin, Apatow has certainly made his share of memorable comedies since "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." "The Bubble" also overtly states its unassuming mission, which is to offer people a light distraction in these troubled times.
It's a nice thought, but as distractions go, this one's too much like watching paint dry.
"The Bubble" premieres April 1 on Netflix.
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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis celebrated families Saturday and urged them to shun “selfish” decisions that are indifferent to life as he closed out a big Vatican rally a day after the U.S. Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion.
Francis didn’t refer to the ruling or explicitly mention abortion in his homily. But he used the buzzwords he has throughout his papacy about the need to defend families and to condemn a “culture of waste” that he believes is behind the societal acceptance of abortion.
“Let us not allow the family to be poisoned by the toxins of selfishness, individualism, today’s culture of indifference and waste, and as a result lose its very DNA, which is the spirit of welcoming and service,” he said.
The pope, noting that some couples allow their fears and anxieties to “thwart the desire to bring new lives in the world,” called for them not to cling to selfish desires.
“You have been asked to not have other priorities, not to ‘look back’ to miss your former life, your former freedom, with its deceptive illusions,” he said.
Francis has strongly upheld church teaching opposing abortion, equating it to “hiring a hitman to solve a problem.” At the same time, he has expressed sympathy for women who had abortions and made it easier for them to be absolved of the sin of undergoing the procedure.
The Catholic Church holds that life begins at conception and must be protected and defended until natural death.
Francis delivered his homily in a packed St. Peter’s Square at the end of the World Meeting of Families, a four-day conference held every few years aimed at helping church workers provide better pastoral care for families, especially those in difficulty.
The head of the Vatican’s laity office, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, celebrated the closing Mass before tens of thousands of people given Francis has a bad knee that makes it difficult for him to stand for long periods of time.
The pope instead sat to the side of the altar and delivered the homily seated, though he was able to stand up easily for the reading of the Gospel and other moments with the help of a cane.
The Vatican welcomed Friday’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that provided constitutional protections for abortion in the U.S. The move opens the doors for individual states to ban or restrict abortion access, with bans now expected in about half the U.S. states.
The Holy See’s main bioethics body, the Pontifical Academy for Life, said it “challenges the whole world” to reopen debate about the need to protect life. Abortion is legal in Italy and most of Europe.
In an editorial Saturday entitled “For Life, Always,” the Vatican’s editorial director, Andrea Tornielli, called for that debate to move away from polarized ideology to a dialogue that takes into account concerns about maternal mortality rates and helping women, especially poor ones, with paid parental leave and other assistance when they bring children into the world .
“Being for life, always, also means defending it against the threat of firearms, which unfortunately have become a leading cause of death of children and adolescents in the U.S.,” Tornielli wrote.
Farrell, in his closing remarks at the end of the Mass, thanked Francis for his many initiatives in favor of families, citing in particular his teaching on the value of grandparents and his “many pronouncements in defense of life.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/pope-hails-families-blasts-culture-of-waste-after-roe/ | 2022-06-26T12:24:36Z |
Burger King Austria debuts Pride Whopper with new bun choices – 2 tops or 2 bottoms
Published: Jun. 6, 2022 at 8:17 AM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
(CNN) - Companies all over the world are celebrating Pride month in June, but Burger King will certainly have you doing a double take.
The chain is debuting the Pride Whopper, with your choice of two tops or two bottoms (buns, that is).
If you get it, you get it.
Inside, it’s the same Whopper ingredients – a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayo, and ketchup.
Burger King says the Pride Whopper represents equal love and equal rights.
Sorry, U.S. customers – it’s only available at Burger Kings in Austria.
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Cross remains standing after church is destroyed in fire
Published: Jun. 20, 2022 at 10:49 AM CDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
WISE COUNTY, Texas (Gray News) – A cross was the only thing left standing in the rubble after a church in Texas burned to the ground Friday.
According to the Boonsville-Balsora Volunteer Fire Department, the Balsora Baptist Church sanctuary’s roof collapsed while firefighters were inside the building.
Several firefighters were treated by Wise County EMS on the scene.
The fire department said church sanctuaries make them prone to collapse because of the large open space.
“The cross that held our prayer request in the sanctuary was still standing!” the church said in a post on Facebook.
Despite the damage, the congregation still gathered Sunday morning for an outdoor service.
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Viktor Orban, the EU leader who can’t quit Putin, faces a united front in Hungary’s election
By Rob Picheta, CNN
Six weeks ago, Hungary’s election campaign looked and sounded very different.
The stakes were already high. Viktor Orban, the longest-serving national leader in the European Union, was seeking to extend his authoritarian premiership deep into its second decade. His rival, leading a united front of opposition parties, bluntly denounced Orban’s crusade against independent institutions and the rule of law.
But the political focus was resolutely domestic. When foreign policy took center stage, it was usually raised by Orban to tout his international credentials — such as on February 1, when he boasted of his political longevity while in Moscow, a few feet from his staunch ally President Vladimir Putin.
Now, everything has changed. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine later that same month has upended the race, recasting its protagonists and rewriting their pitches. It has left Orban, widely regarded as the EU’s most pro-Kremlin leader, walking a political tightrope. And it has shone a spotlight on a years-long entanglement between him and the Russian President, two strongmen whose political journeys bear some notable similarities.
“If you want to analyze the election campaign, you have to draw a line on February 24,” said Andrea Virág, director of strategy at the Republikon Institute think tank in Budapest, Hungary’s capital. “Since the war started, it’s completely different.”
The race — which will culminate in Sunday’s election — is now portrayed by the opposition as a crossroads between Hungary’s eastern and western horizons. “We only have one choice: we must choose Europe instead of the east,” opposition candidate Péter Marki-Zay, the man carrying the hopes of every Orban critic, told supporters this month.
Marki-Zay leads a united coalition of every major opposition party — a last-gasp and fragile effort that symbolizes how dramatically anti-Orban parties have been sidelined in recent votes.
War on Hungary’s border has also added urgency to what was already a thorny relationship between its government and the EU. While Orban has supported most of Europe’s sanctions against Russia, back home the political pragmatist — who has maintained relationships with dictators and democrats for years — has focused his pitch on keeping Hungary out of the conflict, and has dodged numerous opportunities to disavow Putin even as the Russian leader wages war.
Now, Orban’s political future rests on the success of his most complicated shapeshift yet — into a self-declared peacekeeper who won’t quit Russia.
The Putin critic-turned-admirer
When Putin, then serving as Russian prime minister, launched his first invasion of a neighboring country in 2008, Orban — at that time in opposition, following a first term as prime minister that ended in 2002 — clamored to condemn him.
But during his second, 12-year stint in power, Orban has embraced a friendly and reliant relationship with Moscow that has made him an outlier in Europe. In a 2014 speech setting out his intentions to build an “illiberal state” in Hungary, he cited Russia as an example; in their February meeting, as Russian troops massed on the Ukrainian border, Orban spoke glowingly to Putin of their bonds.
The relationship between the two strongmen is underpinned by economic reliance but also ideological similarities, according to Péter Krekó, the director of the Budapest-based Political Capital Institute.
“Orban’s Hungary is very far from Putin’s Russia — but Orban mentioned already that Russia is one of his role models,” Krekó said. “This anti-Western, ultra-conservative, anti-LGBTQ worldview … (and) an ideology based on state-sponsored information” is “quite similar” to Putin’s early moves as President, he added.
“Orban is the most pro-Putin prime minister (in the EU) and he did not expect the invasion at all,” Krekó said.
Meanwhile, as most EU countries have united in their support for Ukraine, Orban’s relationship with Kyiv has deteriorated over the years. He has impeded the country’s attempts to form closer relations with NATO, and has clashed with successive governments in Kyiv. On Wednesday, his foreign minister accused Ukraine’s government of coordinating with Hungary’s opposition parties, without citing evidence.
That dynamic has complicated recent EU efforts to punish Russia for its invasion. While Hungary has ultimately supported most sanctions unveiled so far, Orban has been adamant that measures are not extended to imports of Russian oil and gas. Most of Hungary’s oil and natural gas imports come from Russia, and 90% of Hungarian families heat their homes with gas, Orban said during a recent visit to London.
“If the sanctions are extended to energy, a situation will arise in which the Hungarian economy will find itself under unbearable pressure, and meanwhile this will probably not harm the Russians an iota,” a spokesperson for the Hungarian government told CNN, setting out Orban’s position.
In that context, most observers expected Putin’s war to harm his ally’s political fortunes. The opposition had long criticized Orban’s so-called Eastern Opening endeavor, which targets trade with authoritarian governments in Russia, China and Turkey.
“Putin is rebuilding the Soviet empire and Orban is just watching it with strategic calm,” opposition leader Marki-Zay said at a rally this week, Reuters reported.
Instead — thanks to his repeated claims that his rival would send Hungarian troops into Ukraine — Orban’s slight but significant lead in opinion polls has risen since the invasion. Marki-Zay has rejected those suggestions.
“The Prime Minister really shines in situations like this,” Virag said. “He really likes to position himself as the defender of Hungary — that’s why their campaign strategy has always been to create enemies, and dangers to Hungary.”
Hungary has taken in more than 350,000 Ukrainian refugees since the invasion, comparable to neighboring Slovakia but fewer than Poland, Romania and Moldova, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
In an independence day speech on March 15, Orban pledged not to send any weapons into Ukraine. He made no mention of Putin by name, and declined to cast Russia as the aggressor, instead framing the conflict as one between eastern and western powers, with Hungary “a piece in their game.”
“We’re helping those in trouble, but at the same time we’re not taking a single step that could drag Hungary into trouble,” a spokesperson for Orban’s government added to CNN. “We can’t help anyone while at the same time destroying ourselves — for example, by getting involved in a war that’s not our war, in which we have nothing to gain and everything to lose.”
That equivocation appears to have helped his electoral standing. But it is losing him yet more friends in Europe.
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda, the EU leader most sympathetic to Orban’s stances on social conservatism and the rule of law, broke with his ally to condemn his policy towards Ukraine last week. “Given the deaths of hundreds and thousands of civilians … it’s hard for me to understand this approach,” Duda told the TVN24 news channel. “This policy will be costly for Hungary, very costly.”
And in a speech to the European Council last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pointedly told Orban: “You have to decide for yourself who you are with.
“There is no time to hesitate,” Zelensky added. “It’s time to decide already.”
‘Hungary is a different country now’
Orban has comfortably seen off every electoral challenger he has faced in the past decade, helped in large part by a number of institutional reforms that have bolstered his grip on power and tilted the playing field against opposition voices.
“Hungary now is a completely different country than it was 12 years ago,” Virag said. “The whole structure of the state has changed; institutions act like part of the government.”
Orban has locked horns with EU leaders for years over his country’s hardline immigration policies and for clamping down on democratic institutions, including civic organizations, the media and education facilities.
His Fidesz party was suspended from the European Parliament’s main center-right bloc in 2019, and Hungary — along with Poland — recently lost a legal battle over the EU’s effort to block funding to the countries, in response to their democratic backsliding.
Hungary passed a law in 2017 that imposes restrictions on nongovernmental organizations receiving foreign funding. It prompted comparisons with Russia’s Foreign Agent Law, which has been used to crack down on opposition voices and independent media.
Meanwhile, university reforms ensured that facilities will now be run by foundations, whose trustees are to be appointed by Orban’s government, which critics said would extend the ideological imprint of Orban’s party into Hungary’s higher education classrooms.
And the EU has frequently taken issue with Hungary over rule of law issues. A 2018 law, passed soon after Orban secured a third consecutive term, created new courts overseen by the justice minister to handle cases concerning “government business,” such as tax and elections.
A government spokesperson told CNN that the country’s constitution, which was enacted in 2011 during Orban’s current stint in power, “stipulates that everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression and that Hungary recognizes and protects the freedom and diversity of the press.”
But for many Hungarians resisting the country’s illiberal trend, this election represents a desperate final push against governmental interference.
“There are parallel realities existing right now in Hungary,” said Szabolcs Panyi, an investigative journalist who said he was one of many Hungarian reporters whose phones were monitored by Pegasus spyware. “One half of Hungarian society, [which] is consuming state media, sees Orban as a savior who is protecting Hungary from the western global liberal elite.”
Panyi foresees a wider threat. “There’s a very viable possibility that this propaganda machine that has been tried and tested in Hungary could be exported to support like-minded right-wing leaders,” he said.
Those who consume government-friendly media networks in Hungary now frequently see a “pro-Russian narrative,” including suggestions that Ukrainian aggression sparked conflict, which have helped Orban land his anti-interventionist message, Panyi said.
“They have an enormous media empire,” Krekó added of Orban’s government. “There are opposition voices, but they are much more silent. And by default, (Hungarians) bump into the government’s messaging.”
The electoral process too has been targeted. A law passed in 2011 redrew the lines on the electoral map, in what opposition parties and the media criticized as blatant gerrymandering. A government spokesperson denied that claim, telling CNN it was “unfounded and implies a lack of knowledge about the Hungarian electoral system.” Last month, Europe’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE), recommended a full-scale international monitoring operation at the April 3 poll — a rare move for an EU state — after assessing claims of “a general deterioration of the conditions for democratic elections.”
A political experiment
The far-reaching implications of Orban’s rule have led his critics to a last-ditch political gambit. “It took some time, but the opposition saw that their only real chance to have some success is to unite,” Virag said.
Now, all six significant opposition parties — from the Greens and Liberals to the previously far-right Jobbik — have put their substantial ideological differences on hold to unite behind Marki-Zay, a conservative small-town mayor who himself once voted for Orban.
Marki-Zay’s campaign initially focused on what he called Orban’s “corrupt dictatorship,” before Russia’s invasion forced a pivot. But Marki-Zay has since capitalized on the Ukrainian crisis too, painting Orban as a budding authoritarian following Putin’s model.
“European integration, democracy and market economy are highly important values … and the most important (issue) is to root out corruption,” he said at a rally in late March, Reuters reported.
Much of his message has relied on Hungarian fatigue with an increasingly powerful government. “What will decide this election is that the majority of people is fed up with the past 12 years,” supporter Sandor Laszlo told Reuters at another opposition rally. “Hungary deserves calm and peace at last,” a second voter, Maria Cseh, said.
But should he pull off victory on Sunday, Marki-Zay will face even greater difficulties in power. “It’s not an easy job to keep this coalition together; the six parties are very different,” Virag said.
Culture wars and a controversial referendum
Marki-Zay’s profile has itself posed a challenge to Orban. A Catholic father-of-seven, and mayor of the southern heartland city of Hódmezővásárhely, his victory in opposition primaries neutralized the Prime Minister’s preferred line of attack: that his opponents are out-of-touch, Westernized social liberals.
For years, anti-migrant rhetoric and policies were the hallmark of Orban’s foreign policy. But following the easing of the European migrant crisis sparked by the Syrian conflict, much of his attention has turned to LGBTQ+ people, a trend replicated in neighboring Poland.
That crusade is “very important” to the current government, Virag said, in order to “convince voters there is a danger to Hungary, but Viktor Orban is here to defend (them).”
On the same day as the election, a referendum will take place on Orban’s controversial law that bans the “teaching of sexual orientation” and gender reassignment to children. The government amended a law late last year that banned referendums being held on the same day as an election, ensuring his right-wing base is motivated to turn out.
“We are united and therefore we will also win the referendum with which we will stop at our borders the gender madness sweeping across the Western world,” Orban said during his March 15 speech.
The controversial LGBTQ+ education law, passed last year, bears similarities to Russia’s law against homosexual “propaganda,” which was similarly condemned by the West, and LGBTQ+ activists say its wording conflates them with pedophiles and further isolates them from Hungarian society.
“Around the world, governments are mobilizing tired and offensive stereotypes portraying LGBT people as a threat to children to drum up political support,” Ryan Thoreson, an LGBT rights researcher for global watchdog Human Rights Watch, told CNN in reference to the vote in Hungary. “Human rights shouldn’t be put to a vote.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called the law a “shame” that goes against EU values, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte went as far as saying Hungary “has no place in the EU anymore.”
But putting the issue to a referendum alongside a national election vote has been dismissed as a stunt by many observers. “The Hungarian population is not very liberal when it comes to cultural issues,” but it doesn’t have strong feelings about LGBT+ people, Virag said. “Even before the war it was a minor issue.”
Rhetoric around the referendum has been far eclipsed by the parliamentary vote, and it is possible it will not reach the threshold of valid votes from 50% of the electorate required to be deemed valid — the same fate that befell a similarly controversial 2016 referendum on EU migrant quotas. The LGBTQ+ education law is nonetheless already in force.
The results of the referendum, however, are unlikely to deter Orban if he claims the main prize of another four years in office.
A failure by the united opposition front would give further proof of Orban’s dominance over Hungarian politics, and if he claims a sizable majority, he would be expected quickly to move to consolidate his position further.
“With each election, Hungary is becoming more and more illiberal. The election is becoming more and more unfair,” Krekó said.
“If the opposition cannot reach a majority, or push Orban into a very tight majority, the next time will be even more difficult.”
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NEW ORLEANS, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Piedmont Lithium Inc. (NasdaqCM: PLL).
On July 20, 2021, news sources reported that, contrary to the Company's statements regarding the progress of its project to construct a lithium mining facility in Gaston County, North Carolina, it had done nothing to obtain state mining permits or zoning variances, and that five of the seven members of the county's board of commissioners were likely to block or delay the project because, among other things, Piedmont had not informed them of the environmental impact of the project.
Thereafter, the Company and certain of its executives were sued in a securities class action lawsuit charging them with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period in violation of federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Piedmont's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Piedmont shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqcm-pll/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
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Partnership has started in four countries, with expansion planned for 2022
PADERBORN, Germany, and HUDSON, Ohio, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diebold Nixdorf, the global leader in connected commerce solutions for the retail and banking industries, is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with Alfen, a specialist energy solutions provider at the heart of the energy transition in Europe. Alfen has selected Diebold Nixdorf as its preferred partner to provide field services for Alfen's charging equipment across its expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout Europe. Alfen sees Diebold Nixdorf as the ideal international partner to help meet the fast-growing demand for its smart, robust and high-tech charging stations.
Diebold Nixdorf will provide preventive and corrective maintenance services to ensure improved availability for electric vehicle drivers. The partnership has started in four countries. Diebold Nixdorf and Alfen intend to grow their partnership in the near future, as Alfen continues to expand its pan-European charging infrastructure to meet increased demand.
Michelle Lesh, chief commercial officer at Alfen, said: "We're very excited about our partnership with Diebold Nixdorf. The demand for fast and reliable charging has grown rapidly in the last few years, with an increasing number of European retailers turning to Alfen for our market-leading charging solutions. Joining forces with a strong partner like Diebold Nixdorf will help Alfen maintain our high-quality standards in our services. Our partnership underlines our ambitions to deliver fast and reliable charging solutions all across Europe."
Dr. Ulrich Naeher, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Diebold Nixdorf, said: "We are thrilled to be selected as Alfen's preferred service partner. Our DN AllConnect ServicesSM is known as the industry standard for proactive monitoring and corrective maintenance across premier retailers in Europe. We are proud to leverage our extensive network of service professionals and AI-powered monitoring technology to bring that same level of quality services to EV charging, which is a critically important step toward a greener future. We are proud to play our part."
About Alfen
Netherlands-based Alfen is at the heart of the energy transition as a specialist in energy solutions throughout Europe. With 85 years of expertise, Alfen has a unique combination of integrated solutions to help our clients address their electricity challenges. We design, develop and produce smart grids, energy storage systems and electric vehicle charging equipment. A market leader in the Netherlands, we are growing quickly throughout Europe. For more information, please visit us at www.alfen.com.
About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a world leader in enabling connected commerce. We automate, digitize and transform the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world's top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, our integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of consumers each day. The company has a presence in more than 100 countries with approximately 22,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.
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New airport will have capacity for 12 million passengers annually by 2024
NEW DELHI, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel Engineering and Construction India Private Limited has signed a contract to support Tata Projects in its delivery of the new Noida International Airport in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which is intended to serve the national capital region of New Delhi.
Tata Projects' work includes constructing the terminal, runways and airside infrastructure roads, utilities, landside facilities and other ancillary buildings for an opening capacity of 12 million passengers annually by 2024.
Bechtel will bring eight decades of global experience in building airports as well as expanding operational airports to support Tata Projects who recently secured the overall engineering, procurement and construction contract from Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG.
"We're looking forward to supporting the construction of this exciting and ambitious airport - our first association with an airport in India - that will cater for millions of passengers, providing the comfort and efficiency expected of an international gateway," said Avijit Ray, manager of Bechtel's offices in India.
Noida International Airport is conceived as a modern, hyper-efficient, passenger-centric experience combining Indian culture and hospitality with Swiss technology.
"We're pleased to have Bechtel as a partner to help provide support to Tata's team and help in the delivery of this nationally-significant new airport," said Vinayak Pai, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Projects Ltd. "We shall deploy the latest technologies in the construction of India's first net-zero emissions airport building, while meeting the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability."
Bechtel has worked on more than 100 aviation projects around the world including Hamad International Airport, Muscat International Airport, and Hong Kong International Airport. Bechtel is currently working at Western Sydney Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology; Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com
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Greene previously served as SVP of EIT for the company's Pharmaceutical Segment
DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today that Michelle Greene has been named chief information officer. Greene will report to CEO, Mike Kaufmann and join the company's executive committee.
"Michelle is a proven leader with a wealth of experience across multiple industries," said Mike Kaufmann, CEO of Cardinal Health. "Innovation is core to our business and we believe under Michelle's leadership, we will continue to make advancements to best serve our customers and their patients."
Greene started with Cardinal Health in 2021 as SVP of EIT for the company's Pharmaceutical Segment. In that role, she developed IT strategy tailored to the segment's business objectives. Prior to joining Cardinal Health, Greene was CIO and VP of IT for Masco Corporation and spent nearly a decade with Johnson Controls, serving in several executive positions, including VP of IT.
Greene holds a master's degree in Information Science from Florida State University and earned an executive certificate of international business from the Wharton School. She has received numerous awards, including the Top 25 Most Influential Black Women of Business, and is an active member of multiple non-profit boards.
About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for health care facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. Information about Cardinal Health is available at cardinalhealth.com.
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Media: Erich Timmerman, erich.timmerman@cardinalhealth.com and (614) 757-8231
Investors: Kevin Moran, kevin.moran@cardinalhealth.com and (614) 757-7942.
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NEW YORK and HOUSTON and DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Capital Group congratulates its client, Smart Investor on its transaction with Edelman Financial Engines (EFE).
Headquartered in Roseville, CA, with a second office in Woodville, CA, Smart Investor manages over $680 million for more than 500 individual clients and offers retirement plan management to small businesses. The transaction expands EFE's strong presence in an attractive Northern California market and adds to its capabilities to better serve the retirement plan needs of small businesses. Edelman Financial Engines, founded in 1986, has more than 145 offices across the country serving more than 1.3 million clients and managing $275 billion in assets.
"John Langston and his team at Republic Capital Group did a phenomenal job for us throughout this transaction. If I had to do it over again, we'd absolutely engage them for their guidance and leadership. They were instrumental in the broad strokes of our deal, but maybe even more importantly the fine details and interpersonal connections," commented Chief Operating Officer, Michael Tudor of Smart Investor.
"Smart Investor and Michael Tudor have done a great job building a unique business that is a great fit for Edelman Financial Engines, a leader in our industry. Smart Investor will be a great asset to them." said John Langston, Founder and Managing Partner of Republic Capital Group.
"Smart Investor has built a tremendously successful RIA because of its unwavering commitment to clients, and we are thrilled to welcome its advisors and team to Edelman Financial Engines," commented Jason Van de Loo, Executive Vice President and Head of Wealth Planning and Marketing, Edelman Financial Engines. "Philosophical alignment is so important to us when considering acquisitions, and it was clear early on that our firms were founded on the same principles – to provide the highest duty of loyalty to clients and to help them achieve their important wealth planning goals. The addition of Smart Investor's talented financial advisors and capabilities strengthens our team and allows us to help more people move their financial lives forward."
Republic Capital Group acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Smart Investor on the transaction.
Republic Capital Group specializes in providing investment banking services to the RIA, Asset and Wealth Management communities. Republic Capital Group serves firms throughout the country and clients include several industry leaders.
Learn more about Republic Capital Group at www.republiccapgroup.com
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Takes over responsibility from Scott Minder, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities
DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Inc. (NYSE: ATI) announced today that Tom Wright will assume interim responsibility for investor relations in addition to his current role as vice president, financial planning and analysis. Wright, who joined ATI earlier this year to lead corporate financial planning and analysis, will continue to report to Don Newman, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Wright takes over responsibility from Scott Minder, who is leaving ATI to become chief financial officer with a leading public company. "Scott has been instrumental in connecting the investment community to our strategy of becoming an aerospace and defense leader and helping to improve ATI's capital structure, a key component of positioning ATI for growth," said Newman. "We appreciate his contributions and wish him much success in his new role."
ATI is working to identify a permanent investor relations leader.
ATI (NYSE: ATI) is a $3 billion global producer of high performance materials and solutions for the global aerospace and defense markets, and critical applications in electronics, medical and specialty energy. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. We partner with our customers to deliver extraordinary materials that enable their greatest achievements: their products fly higher and faster, burn hotter, dive deeper, stand stronger and last longer. Our proprietary process technologies, unique customer partnerships and commitment to innovation deliver materials and solutions for today and the evermore challenging environments of tomorrow. We are proven to perform anywhere. Learn more at ATImaterials.com.
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TORONTO (AP) — With just as much fanfare but a tad less drama, Harry Styles took the Toronto International Film Festival by storm on Sunday, premiering the tragic gay romance “My Policeman” less than a week after the much-talked-about debut of “Don’t Worry Darling” in Venice.
“My Policeman,” in which Styles stars alongside Emma Corrin and David Dawson, features arguably the fullest dramatic performance yet from 28-year-old pop star. He stars as a closeted 1950s policeman in Brighton, England, who falls in love with a museum curator (Dawson) yet marries a local schoolteacher (Corrin). It’s a tasteful period piece, inspired by the life of “Howards End” author E.M. Forster, split between the ’50s and four decades later, in which the three characters are played by Gina McKee, Linus Roache and Rupert Everett.
Throngs of fans followed Style’s every move in Toronto, a whirlwind day that included a staged interview with the movie’s filmmakers and cast, a quick stop to pick up an ensemble award given by the festival to the “My Policeman” stars and the premiere, itself, in which the usual post-movie Q&A was shortened and trimmed of questions from the audience.
“My Policeman” revolves around an unresolved love triangle that plays out across 40 years due to the injustices of British ’50s-era laws against homosexuality and the repressions of several characters. Styles said he considered it a tragedy of lost time.
“The reason why the story is so devastating is that, ultimately, to me, the whole story is about wasted time, and I think wasted time is the most devastating thing,” Styles said at the earlier talk. “The only thing we cannot control. It’s the one thing you can’t have back. And I think the one thing that I think matters — whatever kind of life you’ve lived — at the end when you think back on time with people you love.”
Directed by Michael Grandage and adapted from the novel by Bethan Roberts, “My Policeman” is to open in theaters Oct. 21 before streaming Nov. 4 on Amazon Prime Video. While it hadn’t received quite as much attention as Style’s other fall movie, Olivia Wilde’s Venice Film Festival entry “Don’t Worry Darling,” “My Policeman” appeared to be more warmly received in Toronto, drawing praise for Style’s performance.
Styles wore a dark green double-breasted suit and light green trousers, with matching handbag, to the premiere. After the film, he credited Dawson and Corrin for an off-set relationship that allowed trust between the actors, particularly in the film’s most intimate scenes.
“Having a base of a real friendship outside of the characters allows for the friendship scenes, it doesn’t require much acting,” Styles said. “And in the most intense scenes, there’s a lot of trust and a safety there.”
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Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related condition, had symptoms more than a couple of months after their diagnosis, a new study found.
The study, published Friday in the journal Pediatrics, said the most common symptoms for children hospitalized with Covid-19 were fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, headache, muscle and body aches and fever.
MIS-C is a rare condition that affects children, often -- but not always -- after Covid-19 infection. Doctors don't know exactly what causes it. The condition seems to follow some weeks after infection and can cause certain parts of the body to be inflamed. It can affect major organs including the kidneys, brain, lungs and heart.
For kids with MIS-C, "activity impairment" -- trouble doing normal activities -- was the most common symptom in the study. Other serious symptoms included not being able to exercise or even walk as much as usual, sleeping more than usual and trouble concentrating at school.
As of last week, nearly 14.2 million children in the US have tested positive for Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic. Some studies have estimated that between 2% and 10% of all children diagnosed with Covid-19 -- not just the ones who were hospitalized -- develop long Covid. However, doctors think the issue is significantly underdiagnosed.
For those with MIS-C, the new study found that a higher proportion needed intensive care-level support while they were in the hospital than in children with severe Covid. Kids with asthma and obesity who had MIS-C appeared more likely to have symptoms after they were discharged.
The researchers on the new study surveyed 358 children who were cared for at 25 pediatric hospitals between May 2020 to May 2021, before the surge in cases caused by the Delta or Omicron variants. It's unclear whether the children would have had different outcomes with those variants.
The study period was also before children were eligible to get vaccinated for Covid-19.
"Vaccine uptake for children is still not very high, but vaccines could prevent this," study co-author Dr. Adrienne Randolph, a senior associate in critical care medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and a professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School, told CNN. Randolph's earlier research has found that vaccination can help prevent MIS-C and serious illness in children.
The reassuring news, Randolph said, was that most of the kids hospitalized for MIS-C or Covid did not have symptoms lasting months after their initial infection.
There were also far fewer cases of long Covid among hospitalized kids than in hospitalized older adults, she said.
However, the risk of severe illness and lingering complications among children hospitalized for Covid-19 is higher than the risk of severe side effects from the vaccine, which are very rare.
Randolph thinks parents are underestimating that risk when they fail to get their children vaccinated.
"People will say 'kids don't get very sick; why worry about it,' but the truth is that some kids do get very sick. We've shown that even though survival is very high, some will have persistent symptoms, and some will have severe illness. Being hospitalized itself is also very disruptive. You don't want your kid getting in the hospital with severe pneumonia -- period. It can affect their future lung function. MIS-C can affect their heart," Randolph said. "Hopefully, this data will help people see exactly how important vaccination is."
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The company mitigated over 76,000 Tons of CO2-eq in 2021
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeBiogas (TASE: HMGS) released its 2021 Impact Report today. The report highlights HomeBiogas' Environmental, Social and Governance achievements for 2021, including upcycling 5,805 tons of food into 15,851,293 hours of cooking with clean energy while mitigating 76,725 tons of CO2-eq .
HomeBiogas develops biogas systems enabling households and businesses to turn their organic waste into clean energy such as gas for heating water or cooking, on-site. HomeBiogas uses anaerobic digestion to convert these organic materials into renewable energy. This reduces the costs and emissions associated with sending food waste to landfills
The company has proven success: HomeBiogas sold over 15,000 household systems in 107 countries. In addition, Homebiogas has recently announced collaboration agreements with leading global customers from the hospitality and the fast food industry.
"For more than ten years, we have worked hard to promote our vision of a world without waste, investing long hours and resources on research and development, operating in more than 100 countries on 6 continents to make our waste-to-energy systems available worldwide", said Oshik Efrati, CEO of HomeBiogas. "Our systems offer an efficient solution to dealing with two of the world's biggest challenges: waste management and climate change."
Highlights from the report include:
- HomeBiogas is contributing to 13 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 93 employees work at HomeBiogas, ⅓ are women.
- HomeBiogas systems are designed for a circular economy while the systems themselves are made out of 100% recyclable materials and the products' shelf life is 15 years. Food waste goes into the system to create energy which can cook food with cooking gas or grow food with biofertilizer.
- 124,891 trees were saved: according to the world bank, the UN and FAO reports, between 2.4 and 3.5 million people worldwide do not have access to clean cooking energy and technology. These people use open fires and rely on wood-based fuel, including wood and charcoal for cooking.
- 70,080,000 liters of water conserved: HomeBiogas' Bio-Toilet saves over 80%of water with every flush compared to a regular toilet.
- 200+ systems installed in schools around the world to educate the future generation on a world without waste and renewable energy.
The report can be viewed and downloaded from the Company's website via: https://www.homebiogas.com/blog/impact-report/
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Snowpack in the California Sierra this winter is just 38% of normal, California water officials said Friday, in the latest sign the state's drought is growing more devastating by the month.
South of Lake Tahoe at Phillips Station, where officials set out to conduct the annual end-of-winter snowpack measurement, the snow depth was just 2.5 inches.
More importantly, that snow only contained the equivalent of 1 inch of water -- a scant 4% of average for April 1, according to Sean de Guzman, an engineer with the California Department of Water Resources.
Snow typically builds up in the Sierra Nevada throughout the winter, storing precious water that later melts and drains into reservoirs in the spring. California snowpack provides 30% of the state's water, according to the Department of Water Resources.
Earlier on Friday, the National Weather Service reported an alarming statistic: the January-March period this year was the driest such period "by a huge margin" in 101 years of record-keeping at three key observing stations in California.
"During that period, California's only received about half the amount of rainfall recorded in comparison to 2013, which ended up turning into the driest calendar year on record," de Guzman said.
It's a huge nosedive from how this winter started on the West Coast.
Climatologists were elated in December as they watched the snow pile up that month. More than 17 feet of snow fell near Donner Pass in the Sierra Nevada that month and broke decades-old records.
Then, starting in January, precipitation "flatlined" in the state. Statewide snowpack, which -- at 6.5 feet -- was above average in December, sank to 90% of normal.
Just 9 inches of snow fell at Donner Pass in January.
State officials are preparing for water shortages this summer. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday calling on local water agencies to implement their conservation plans and urging residents to self-monitor water use. He directed the State Water Resources Board to consider a ban on watering decorative grass at businesses and institutions, according to a release from his office, but would not include residential lawns or green areas in schools and parks.
"While we have made historic investments to protect our communities, economy and ecosystems from the worsening drought across the West, it is clear we need to do more," Newsom said.
And on March 18, the Department of Water Resources announced it was reducing the amount of water shared with municipalities by 10% as the state goes into its third year of drought.
The state had originally intended to give the different regions 15% of the water requested through the State Water Project, but will now lower that to 5%. The State Water Project is a state-owned "multi-purpose water storage and delivery system" that shares water supplies to different cities and counties, according to its website.
"We are experiencing climate change whiplash in real time with extreme swings between wet and dry conditions," DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a statement at the time.
"We are continuing with a series of actions to balance the needs of endangered species, water supply conservation, and water deliveries for millions of Californians."
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SHELTON, Conn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate Shelton is pleased to continue Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts at the Veterans Memorial Park this summer! The 8th Annual Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts presented by Celebrate Shelton and Liberty Bank will be held on Fridays, July 22nd, July 29th and August 5th from 5:00-9:30pm.
"Celebrate Shelton was created out of the desire to be a positive force in the revitalization of Downtown Shelton and because we believe in the power of community. We are committed to playing a critical role in that effort. We are so excited for this year's lineup and concert series," said Nicole Heriot-Mikula, co-creator of Celebrate Shelton.
"Gates open at 5:00pm and Kids Hour kicks off each evening. Then, at 6:30pm, live music begins and we have food trucks, handmade artisans and the Roaming Railroad will be joining us on the last 2 Fridays for free train rides!" noted Michael Skrtic, co-creator of Celebrate Shelton. The musical line-up includes: Booyah and Nardy Boy with special guest Doey Joey on July 22nd; Will Evans & Barefoot Truth Reunion and Ella Sera on July 29th; Roots of Creation and Thabisa on August 5th. Kids hour includes Project Dance Center, BringtheHoopla and Will Parker Music.
As in the past, Celebrate Shelton's community partner for Downtown Sounds is the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. The concerts are free to attend, though there is a suggested donation of $5 per person to sustain Celebrate Shelton's efforts in the community.
"We cannot thank Celebrate Shelton enough for their long-standing significant financial support for our Valley's youth" said Shaye Roscoe, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley."
This event is sponsored by Liberty Bank, City of Shelton, Tuttle Insurance, RD Scinto, Valley Community Foundation, Really Good Stuff, Cedar Village at Carroll's, Griffin Health, Carey & Guarrera Realty, Apple Rehab, Prestige Builders, Peralta Design, and more.
Founded in 2014, Celebrate Shelton's mission is to provide no cost events that strengthen the ties within our community, bring together families, and promote cultural enrichment. Throughout the year, Celebrate Shelton hosts events including Mamas & Mimosas, Downtown Sounds Summer Concerts, Food Trucks on the River, as well as a Community Tree Lighting during the holiday season. Additional information may be found at www.CelebrateShelton.com.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez was taken to a hospital during Friday night’s game against Atlanta because of shortness of breath that was exacerbated by the Braves’ in-game fireworks, Houston manager Dusty Baker said.
Alvarez departed the game under his own power with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning. There was a pause in the action when Braves rookie Vaughn Grissom fouled a ball off his foot and was being tended to by a trainer.
That’s when Alvarez, who is batting .295 with 31 homers and 77 RBIs, made his break for the Houston dugout.
“He’s being analyzed by the doctors,” Baker said. “They said all his vitals are good. He’s feeling normal but he still has to see our doctor. He was just, he had shortness of breath, and then when they shot the fireworks off, the smoke kind of made it worse.
“I’m glad we got him out when we did because I looked up and he was in the dugout and it was kind of a scary moment because it could be anything, but they said he’s doing fine at the moment.”
Baker said no one in the Astros’ dugout knew Alvarez, an AL All-Star this year and the 2019 Rookie of the Year, was in any distress.
“We didn’t see anything,” Baker said. “I just looked up in the dugout and he was there. After that we had to take it into emergency action to find out what’s wrong and then the emergency crew came over and took him to the hospital.”
Losing Alvarez, who ranks first in AL on-base percentage and second in homers, slugging percentage, OPS and runs, for any length of time would be a big blow to Houston. The AL-leading Astros are 77-44 and primed for another deep postseason run.
They lost in the World Series last year to Atlanta.
“He’s a big, big part of this team,” Baker said. “He’s our big boy in the middle, so we’re not thinking about losing him. We’re thinking about getting him back and hopefully he’ll be all right tomorrow.”
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Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:30 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
2022 and 2023 Ongoing Earnings Guidance Affirmed
2022 Second Quarter GAAP earnings of $0.18 per diluted share, including unrealized losses on investment securities
2022 Second Quarter ongoing earnings of $0.57 per diluted share
Affirmed ongoing earnings guidance ranges of $2.50 - $2.60 for 2022 and $2.60 - $2.75 for 2023
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) today released its 2022 second quarter results. In addition, management affirmed its 2022 consolidated ongoing earnings guidance of $2.50 to $2.60 per diluted share and its 2023 consolidated ongoing earnings guidance of $2.60 to $2.75 per diluted share.
"The end of the second quarter marked an important milestone in PNM's clean energy transition as we retired Unit 1 of the San Juan Generating Station after powering New Mexico for decades," said Pat Vincent-Collawn, PNM Resources chairman and CEO. "We sincerely appreciate the teams involved in the preparation and transition of this key resource during a record-breaking peak season at PNM."
"Our strong second quarter financial performance was driven by robust load growth and weather at TNMP alongside the constructive rate environment in Texas encouraging continued investment to support this increased demand," added Vincent-Collawn. "Our teams across Texas and New Mexico continue to prioritize the safety, reliability and resiliency of our infrastructure to support the growing needs of our customers."
SEGMENT REPORTING OF 2022 SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS
PNM – a vertically integrated electric utility in New Mexico with distribution, transmission and generation assets.
TNMP – an electric transmission and distribution utility in Texas.
Corporate and Other – reflects the PNM Resources holding company and other subsidiaries.
Net changes to GAAP and ongoing earnings in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021 include:
PNM: Increased transmission margins due to higher system demand and new customers, including the Western Spirit transmission contract, were more than offset by realized losses in decommissioning and reclamation trusts, O&M increases, planned plant outage costs, and higher depreciation and property tax expense associated with new capital investments.
TNMP: Increased usage due to load growth and higher temperatures and rate recovery through Transmission Cost of Service (TCOS) and Distribution Cost of Service (DCOS) increases were partially offset by higher depreciation and property tax expense associated with new capital investments.
Corporate and Other: Higher interest rates on variable rate debt increased losses
In addition, GAAP earnings decreased in the second quarter of 2022 resulting from $39.0 million in net unrealized losses on investment securities for decommissioning and reclamation trusts compared to $10.4 million in net unrealized gains in the second quarter of 2021.
On January 3, 2022, PNM Resources and AVANGRID announced an amendment and extension of their merger agreement through April 20, 2023, and an appeal of the NMPRC decision with the New Mexico Supreme Court. The Court's briefing schedule will conclude on August 5, 2022 with the companies' response brief. Oral arguments have been requested. There is no statutory deadline for the Court to respond to the request for oral argument nor to act on the appeal.
SECOND QUARTER CONFERENCE CALL: 11 A.M. EASTERN THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
PNM Resources will discuss these items during a live conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 4th at 11 a.m. Eastern. Speaking on the call will be Pat Vincent-Collawn, PNM Resources Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Don Tarry, PNM Resources President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lisa Eden, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
The conference call will be simultaneously broadcast and archived on our website at http://www.pnmresources.com/investors/events-and-presentations. Listeners are encouraged to visit the website at least 30 minutes before the event to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
Investors and analysts can participate in the live conference call by pre-registering using the following link to receive a special dial-in number and PIN: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10168818/f38f044c3e. Telephone participants who are unable to pre-register may participate in the live conference call by dialing (877) 276-8648 or (412) 317-5474 fifteen minutes prior to the event and referencing "the PNM Resources second quarter earnings call".
Background: PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) is an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, N.M., with 2021 consolidated operating revenues of $1.8 billion. Through its regulated utilities, PNM and TNMP, PNM Resources provides electricity to approximately 800,000 homes and businesses in New Mexico and Texas. PNM serves its customers with a diverse mix of generation and purchased power resources totaling 3.1 gigawatts of capacity, with a goal to achieve 100% emissions-free energy by 2040. For more information, visit the company's website at www.PNMResources.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Statements made in this news release for PNM Resources, Inc. ("PNMR"), Public Service Company of New Mexico ("PNM"), or Texas-New Mexico Power Company ("TNMP") (collectively, the "Company") that relate to future events or expectations, projections, estimates, intentions, goals, targets, and strategies, including the unaudited financial results and earnings guidance, are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that all forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and estimates and apply only as of the date of this report. PNMR, PNM, and TNMP assume no obligation to update this information. Because actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, PNMR, PNM, and TNMP caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements. PNMR's, PNM's, and TNMP's business, financial condition, cash flow, and operating results are influenced by many factors, which are often beyond their control, that can cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Additionally, there are risks and uncertainties in connection with the proposed acquisition of us by AVANGRID which may adversely affect our business, future opportunities, employees and common stock, including without limitation, (i) the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the pending Merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any remaining required governmental and regulatory approvals of the pending Merger that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the transaction, (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement, (iii) the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed Merger in a timely manner or at all, and (iv) the risk that the proposed transaction could have an adverse effect on the ability of PNMR to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with its customers and suppliers, and on its operating results and businesses generally. For a discussion of risk factors and other important factors affecting forward-looking statements, please see the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q filings and the information included in the Company's Forms 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which factors are specifically incorporated by reference herein.
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The Search is on for McCormick's First-Ever Taco Theme Song, Calling Taco Lovers to Create an Original Jingle for a Chance to Win $50,000
HUNT VALLEY, Md., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the McCormick® brand and actress, singer, and television personality Keke Palmer have teamed up to announce the launch of 'America's Got Tacos', a nationwide search for the official McCormick Original Taco Seasoning-theme song. Following the success of last year's Director of Taco Relations job search, which garnered more than 5,000 submissions, 'America's Got Tacos' is calling on taco lovers to create an original jingle that showcases their love for all things tacos.
Today through August 31, 2022, taco aficionados who are at least 18 years of age and reside in the United States can submit creative videos showcasing their favorite taco recipe featuring McCormick Original Taco Seasoning at McCormick.com/AmericasGotTacos. The winner of the competition will receive $50,000 and a year's supply of McCormick Original Taco Seasoning.
"Last year, McCormick set out to find the Director of Taco Relations and were thrilled to receive so many engaging submissions from taco lovers across the country," said Jill Pratt, Chief Marketing Officer for McCormick. "From songs to skits, it's clear that McCormick fans love tacos – hard shell, soft shell, and everything in between. 'America's Got Tacos' is our way of giving fans the opportunity to tell their taco love story through song and put their own flavor on McCormick Original Taco Seasoning."
Made without artificial color, flavors, and no added MSG, McCormick Original Taco Seasoning is truly something to celebrate. As part of the partnership, Palmer will use her lyrical and culinary expertise to help narrow down entrant submissions and select the winner of 'America's Got Tacos.' Palmer will also use her social media channels to get fans excited and provide tips and tricks for creating a standout jingle.
"Enjoying a great meal with the people I love means everything to me," said actress, musician and McCormick partner Keke Palmer. "With your favorite recipe and playlist, taco night can turn any kitchen into a celebration worth singing about! That's why I'm excited to partner with McCormick and help taco lovers get creative and make memories."
To enter, applicants must submit a creative video of an original song incorporating their favorite taco recipe that is no longer than two (2) minutes in length. The song must not be a remake, parody or rendition of any existing song. Applicants are encouraged to display their personality and passion for tacos, including but not limited to inspiration about their favorite way to prepare tacos, their favorite toppings, or how their taco love story came to be. The winner will be selected by McCormick's appointed body of judges and will be notified via social media and a video call from Palmer. The winning submission will be featured on McCormick's official social media channels.
For the complete description of 'America's Got Tacos', visit McCormick.com/AmericasGotTacos. McCormick can also be found on McCormick.com, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok.
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McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland USA, McCormick is guided by our principles and committed to our Purpose – To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor. McCormick envisions A World United by Flavor where healthy, sustainable, and delicious go hand in hand. To learn more, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com or follow McCormick & Company on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Good Dogg Beverage Company Signs Distribution Deal with Black River Traders, Inc, Bringing Good Dogg Premium Hard Seltzer to the state of New Jersey Beginning in June of 2022
MELBOURNE, Fla., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Dogg Beverage Company (Good Dogg) - a purpose-driven brand - has signed a new distribution agreement to bring its line of premium hard seltzers to the state of New Jersey beginning in June of 2022. The philanthropic efforts of the beverage company are seen through its Leverage the Beverage™ program, which provides funding for children with rare diseases to have access to the support of a trained service dog.
The partnership with Black River Traders, Inc., a specialty beer and wine distributor based in Flanders, New Jersey, is the latest in a series of agreements securing distribution for Good Dogg Beverage's Premium Hard Seltzers across New Jersey.
Mike Carleton, the Sales Director for Black River Traders, said about the partnership, "We are extremely excited to bring on a product like Good Dogg, which not only tastes and looks great but is also actively doing fantastic things for the community around them."
"We are excited to expand our products into the great state of New Jersey this summer," said Good Dogg Beverage Company CEO and Founder, Tony Venturoso. "Our partnership with Black River Traders allows us to bring our premium products to New Jersey while creating the opportunity to give back."
Good Dogg also aims to make a difference in the communities of New Jersey, helping pair children with rare diseases to service dogs to enhance their quality of life. The company is excited to partner with Black River Traders to make a difference in the communities Black River currently serves.
"The unique way Good Dogg Beverage is already investing in local communities is exciting," says Jason Kane, CEO of Liquid Opportunities. "The partnership between Black River Traders and Good Dogg Beverage brings great seltzer to New Jersey and the opportunity to create a lot of good at the same time. There is a lot of excitement here."
Good Dogg Beverage Company is a purpose-driven, premium seltzer brand on a mission to make a difference in the lives of others through their Leverage the Beverage™ program. The company gives a portion of every sale of its hard seltzer and 100% of the profits of its merchandise sales to ensure children with rare diseases have access to service dogs.
Good Dogg Premium Hard Seltzer, The Official Hard Seltzer of Dog Lovers™, comes in four flavors: Orange Mango, Black Cherry, Cucumber Lime, and Dragonfruit. Good Dogg seltzers have 90 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugar, and are 4.5% ABV. Visit gooddoggbeverage.com to learn more about how you can join Good Dogg on its mission to Leverage the Beverage™.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A joint venture between affiliates of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor Fitzgerald") and BH Companies, Inc. ("BH"), acquired a 309-unit multifamily property known as West End at City Center (the "Property") in Lenexa, a submarket of Kansas City, Kansas. The acquisition closed on August 9, 2022, and is the seventh multifamily acquisition by joint ventures between Cantor Fitzgerald and BH. The transaction was brokered by Mac Crowther and Whittaker Potts of the Newmark Kansas City office.
The Property is strategically positioned near the I-435 and I-35 transportation arteries, 20 miles southwest of Kansas City's central business district. In addition, the Property is conveniently located within walking distance of Lenexa City Center, a 200-acre development featuring a mix of shopping, restaurants, entertainment venues, offices, living options, and hotels.
"We are excited to add Kansas City to our growing national portfolio with the purchase of West End at City Center," said Matt Keefer, Managing Director at Cantor Fitzgerald. "The Property's spacious interiors, desirable amenities, and central location to nearby employment and entertainment options presented a great opportunity to acquire a well-performing multifamily asset in a strong submarket."
Built in 2009, and managed by BH, the Property features one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with an average unit size of 970 square feet. Community amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool, business center, and a picnic and grilling area. As of July 28, 2022, the Property was 95.8% leased.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald on this acquisition, which represents a high-quality asset in a great location within the Kansas City market, where BH has a significant presence," said Mike Baker, Vice President of Equities at BH.
As of June 30, 2022, Cantor Fitzgerald's real estate investment management portfolio includes over 8,000 multifamily units and 16.0 million square feet of office, industrial, and retail space across 147 properties. In 2021, Cantor Fitzgerald participated in approximately $140 billion of total real estate transactions.
About Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P.
Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 12,000 employees, is a leading global financial services group at the forefront of financial and technological innovation and has been a proven and resilient leader for over 77 years. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting and PIPE placements, prime brokerage, and commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is one of the 24 primary dealers authorized to transact business with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading SPAC sponsor, having completed multiple initial public offerings and announced multiple business combinations through its CF Acquisition platform. For more information, please visit www.cantor.com.
About BH Companies, Inc.
BH is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages over 100,000 units, employs 2,600 people, owns its processes in-house, and is praised by Fortune Magazine as the "Best Workplace for Women," "Best Workplace for Millennials," and "Best Workplaces for Diversity." Powered by innovation and a can-do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow.
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LONDON (AP) — Harry Styles has secured his first Mercury Prize nomination with his third solo album, competing for the British music award with acts like singer-songwriter Sam Fender and rapper Little Simz.
Styles was shortlisted Tuesday for his album “Harry’s House,” which has topped U.K. album charts for six weeks — longer than all of the albums he recorded as a member of the boy band One Direction combined.
The 12 albums shortlisted for this year’s Mercury Prize, which recognizes the best British or Irish album of the year, include Fender’s “Seventeen Going Under” and Little Simz’s “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.”
Actress Jessie Buckley, who recently won an Olivier Award for best actress in a musical for her role as Sally Bowles in “Cabaret,” also made the list for “For All Our Days That Tear The Heart,” her album with former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.
A judging panel that included musicians Jamie Cullum and Anna Calvi narrowed the nominations down for the short list.
The panel said the albums covered “everything from imaginative pop to pioneering rap to Cornish language folk-rock.”
The awards show is set to take place on Sept. 8 in London with live performances from many of the shortlisted acts. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/harry-styles-secures-first-mercury-prize-nomination/ | 2022-07-26T17:57:14Z |
FAIRFIELD, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primal Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a single lot (#W10068709) of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula (6-pound), with best by date of 05/22/23, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The company distributed sixty-six cases (396 units) of this single lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties to Maryland, Georgia, Texas, and British Columbia, in late April 2022. No other lot codes or Primal products are impacted by this announcement.
Primal Pet Foods has received no complaints or reports of illness to pets or humans due to this recalled product.
This voluntary recall is a result of routine sampling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which revealed a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in one sample from one lot of Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula.
Listeria monocytogenes rarely cause illness in dogs, but it is possible. Dogs can have mild symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Even if a dog is not showing symptoms, it can still be a carrier of the bacteria and spread it to humans. If a dog has consumed the recalled product, pet parents are encouraged to consult their veterinarian.
People can become sick by handling contaminated food or touching surfaces that have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms in humans may include fever, headache, muscle aches, stiff neck, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections and symptoms can be more severe. Anyone exhibiting symptoms after handling this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Primal Pet Foods is committed to the quality and safety of its products. The company uses a "test and hold" protocol to ensure that all products test negative for harmful bacteria before being released for sale. Primal Pet Foods confirmed that all testing results on this single lot of recalled product were negative for Listeria monocytogenes – both raw materials and finished product – before it left its production facility.
The Raw Frozen Primal Patties are sold in flexible packaging in the freezer at select pet stores. Primal Pet Foods has temperature tracking devices on all shipments of frozen product to ensure storage requirements are met while being transported. This product should be kept frozen until a pet parent is ready to use it.
The lot number and best by date can be found on the lower third of the back of the Raw Frozen Primal Patties package. If a pet parent has product from this single lot (#W10068709) in their possession, they should stop feeding it to their dog and dispose of it immediately. Pet parents are also encouraged to follow all safe handling instructions on Primal packaging and wash their hands and all preparation surfaces after handling any raw product. If pet parents have any questions, they can contact Primal Pet Foods by phone at (800) 742-1312 Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. PST, or by submitting an online request.
This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Rain hampers search for missing in Italian glacier avalanche
ROME (AP) — Thunderstorms hampered Monday the search for more than a dozen hikers who remained unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier in Italy broke off, sending an avalanche of ice, snow and rocks down the slope. Italy’s state TV said another body was recovered, raising the known death toll to seven.
Nine others were injured when the avalanche was unleashed from the Marmolada glacier Sunday afternoon when dozens of hikers were on excursions, some of them roped together.
Trento Prosecutor Sandro Raimondi said 17 hikers were initially believed to be missing, the Italian news agency LaPresse reported. But later, RAI state TV reported from the scene that the number of unaccounted for dropped to 15 after authorities were able to track down some of those feared missing.
The detached ice block was massive, estimated at 200 meters (yards) wide, 80 meters tall and 60 meters deep. Gov. Luca Zaia, whose Veneto region in northeast Italy borders the Marmolada area, likened the avalanche to an “”apartment building (sized) block of ice with debris and Cyclopean masses of rock.”
“I can’t say anything else other than the facts, and the facts tell us that the high temperatures don’t favor these situations,” Zaia told reporters.
Italy is in the grips of a weeks-long heat wave, and Alpine rescuers said that the temperature at the glacier’s altitude last week topped 10 C (50F) when usually it should over around freezing at this time of year.
An ice rink in the Dolomite mountain resort town of Canazei was serving as a makeshift morgue to identify dead, a task made more challenging and gruesome because rescuers said in some cases body parts were found strewn over a wide area.
At least four bodies brought to the ice rink had been identified by Monday afternoon.
RAI said three of those identified were Italians, including an experienced Alpine guide who was leading a group of hikers. Another was a hiker whose relatives said he had just sent a selfie of himself from the slope shortly before the avalanche barreled down.
One of the dead was from Czechia, RAI said.
According to media reports, those feared missing include some Italians three Romanians, one with French nationality, another from Austria, and four from Czechia.
Some of those hiking in the area on Sunday were roped together as they climbed.
Raimondi was quoted as saying two of the injured are Germans. Zaia told reporters that one of the Germans was a 65-year-old man. Of the patients was so badly injured, so far identification has been impossible.
The hospital survivors suffered chest and cranial injuries, said Zaia.
Drones were being used to help look for any of the missing as well as verify safety.
Sixteen cars remained unclaimed in the area’s parking lot, and authorities sought to track down occupants through license plates. It was unclear how many of the cars might have belonged to the already identified victims or to the injured, all of whom were flown by helicopters on Sunday to hospitals.
The thunderstorm forced the helicopter flying Premier Mario Draghi to the stricken area to be diverted.
What caused a pinnacle of the glacier to break off and thunder down the slope at a speed estimated by experts at some 300 kph (nearly 200 mph), wasn’t immediately known.
But high temperatures were widely cited as a likely factor.
Jacopo Gabrieli, a polar sciences researcher at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, noted that the long heat wave, spanning May and June, was the hottest in northern Italy in that period for nearly 20 years.
“It’s absolutely an anomaly,’’ Gabrieli said in an interview on Italian state TV Monday. Like other experts, he said it would have been impossible to predict when or if a serac — a pinnacle from a glacier’s overhang — could break off, as it did on Sunday.
Operators of rustic shelters along the mountainside said temperatures at the 2,000-meter (6,600 foot) level recently reached 24C (75 F) - unheard of in a place where excursionists go in summer to keep cool.
The glacier, in the Marmolada range, is the largest in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy. People ski on it in the winter. But the glacier has been rapidly melting away over the past decades, with much of its volume gone. Experts at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, which has a polar sciences institute, estimated a couple of years ago that the glacier will disappear within 25-30 years.
The Mediterranean basin, which includes southern European countries like Italy, has been identified by U.N. experts as a “climate change hot spot,” likely to suffer heat waves and water shortages, among other consequences.
Pope Francis, who has made care of the planet a priority of his papacy, tweeted an invitation to pray for the avalanche victims and their families. “The tragedies that we are experiencing with climate change must push us to urgently search for new ways that are respectful of persons and nature,” Francis wrote.
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Retailer's annual back-to-school teacher coupon offers 15 percent discount through end of school year, including special savings on additional categories through Sept. 5
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, Meijer announced today year-round savings of 15 percent on school and home office equipment for teachers. Additionally, the retailer is expanding the coupon's savings for a limited time to include additional categories, like children's apparel and shoes, through Sept. 5.
On average, teachers' spending on their classrooms increased drastically in recent years. According to surveys conducted by Adopt A Classroom, teachers spent an average of $750 on school supplies out of pocket during the 2020-2021 school year, compared to an average of $600 in 2015.
"Knowing just how much the average teacher spent on their classroom alone last year, without considering everything else that goes into preparing for the new school year, we hope this discount makes a big difference," said May Graceffa, Director of School, Home, Office and Toys Merchandising for Meijer. "We also recognize that, for many teachers, their classroom budget and their family budget are one in the same, so we're excited to continue offering extra savings for them on categories that will make a difference across their budget."
Through Sept. 5, Meijer is offering an expanded version of its year-long coupon that applies the 15 percent discount to extra categories essential to supporting teachers' family budgets. These extra categories include children's apparel, shoes and cleaning supplies.
Then, continuing Sept. 6 through the end of this school year, Meijer will offer a 15 percent coupon on school supplies and home office products.
"We know that the spending doesn't stop once that first day school bell rings, so we decided to offer a year-round discount again this year on the classic school supplies we know teachers will need to restock throughout the year," Graceffa added.
Teachers can get the discount, in the form of a paper coupon, by presenting a current school ID at their local Meijer Customer Service desk. The coupon can only be used for purchases made in-store and some restrictions apply. Teachers can take advantage of the coupon repeatedly by obtaining a new one any time they return to Meijer.
From traditional notebooks and crayons to cleaning supplies, shoes and children's apparel, Meijer has everything all in one place.
"As a one-stop shop, we're happy to bring that extra level of convenience for teachers and parents to be able to pick up everything they need as part of their weekly grocery trip," she said.
About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 262 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the "one-stop shopping" concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.
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The lawsuit alleges that Instant Brands, Inc., the manufacturer of the Instant Pot pressure cookers, has misrepresented the safety of its pressure cookers.
ST. PAUL, Minn., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson // Becker, PLLC is a nationwide products liability law firm with experience representing victims of pressure cooker explosions. The firm has represented over 500 clients who have been severely burned by exploding pressure cookers designed and sold by numerous manufacturers.
Johnson//Becker filed this Complaint on behalf of Ms. Amber Durham, a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, alleging that Instant Brands, Inc., the manufacturer of the Instant Pot pressure cooker, misrepresented the safety of its pressure cookers.
Ms. Durham's pressure cooker exploded on December 26, 2021. As a result of the explosion, Ms. Durham sustained severe burn injuries. According to the Complaint, the Instant Pot is marketed as having "safety mechanisms" which are supposed to prevent the unit from both building pressure if the lid is not closed properly, as well as the lid from being removed until all the pressure is released. However, Ms. Durham alleges that the Instant Pot pressure cookers contain defects which allow unsuspecting consumers to remove the lid while the cooker is still under pressure causing the scalding hot contents to be projected from the unit.
This suit is filed by Michael K. Johnson, Kenneth W. Pearson and Adam J. Kress of Johnson // Becker, PLLC. Michael K. Johnson is a founding partner of Johnson // Becker, PLLC. Michael, Ken and Adam exclusively handle injury cases, with an emphasis on national products liability litigation, including cases involving burn injuries from defective products.
Questions about an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Lawsuit? Contact a Johnson//Becker lawyer today for a free case review.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective Instant Pot pressure cooker, you may want to speak with the lawyers at Johnson//Becker. We are actively filing new Instant Pot pressure cooker lawsuits across the country, and you may be entitled to financial compensation for your defective pressure cooker injuries.
We offer a free case evaluation. To learn more about Johnson // Becker's product liability cases, or to arrange a free, no obligation case review, please visit Johnson // Becker at https://www.johnsonbecker.com/product-liability/instant-pot-pressure-cooker-lawsuit/, https://www.johnsonbecker.com/product-liability/pressure-cooker-lawsuit/ or contact Johnson // Becker directly at (800) 279-6386.
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ALBANY — In August 2021, the Phoebe Putney Health System peaked out at 214 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, with that high water mark coming during the worst of the Delta surge.
Not so long ago, during the Omicron surge, the three Phoebe facilities in Albany, Americus and Sylvester had 195 patients hospitalized with the disease on Jan. 27 of this year.
So the current wave is a welcome relief. Phoebe facilities are now treating three COVID patients, with all of those patients virus-free but remaining hospitalized for other health conditions. And one of the three currently hospitalized was admitted for another condition but was found to be COVID-positive at the time.
In a nutshell, that means that there have been no new COVID admissions in more than three weeks.
“As far as our current state, we’re probably in the best shape we’ve been in at any point in the pandemic,” Dr. James Black, director of emergency medicine at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, said Tuesday. “I think our last admission for COVID was at the end of March, March 31 if I’m not mistaken.”
Despite the massive decline in the number of patients, Phoebe anticipates that there will be more people hospitalized with the disease in the future. The AB.2 subvariant of omicron is currently impacting the Northeastern United States and Asia, and could become the next surge.
“It’s a very contagious strain,” Black said. “The good news is it does not cause as severe (an) illness as the previous variants. The hope is that as it goes up, hospitalizations and very-ill patients will not overwhelm us.”
Medical providers also have some weapons now that were not available earlier in the pandemic. The antiviral medications paxlovid and molnupiravir are available in greater supplies and have been shown to reduce the chances of those infected with COVID having to be hospitalized.
Monoclonal antibodies also have been updated with a version that is more effective against omicron, Black said.
“In the short-term, hospital personnel will be able to focus on treating patients with other conditions,” he said. “I think one of the things we have been concentrating on is being able to provide the services our patients want and need — which we’ve been doing all along.
“We’re also keeping our eye on COVID. We do realize COVID is increasing (in other states), and we have no reason to believe it won’t come here.”
Phoebe also is looking to assist personnel who spent months on the front lines dealing with multiple surges during the pandemic.
Nationwide there has been an exodus out of health care among nurses and other medical professionals, a trend that has not hit as severely at Phoebe, Black said.
“I think basically our morale is good, but we’re aware of the significant trauma the pandemic has made on the community and the medical community,” he said. “We’re making resources available to our staff to help deal with burnout. It’s a very real problem we’re seeing.”
While masking and some other COVID—prevention measures have been controversial and largely abandoned by the public, continuing to use those practices is still the best way for individuals to protect themselves, the emergency medicine director said. That includes practicing frequent hand-washing and other hygiene practices.
Black recommended the use of N95-type or well-fitted surgical masks for use by those who are going to be in high-risk situations, but said any mask is better than none at all.
“We’re still masking at the hospital, and it’s certainly a good idea if you’re going to be in crowds, especially for those who are immunocompromised,” Black said. “It’s important as we get back to warmer weather and enjoying travel that we continue to practice social distancing and avoid crowds as much as we can.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/albany-area-hospitals-see-no-new-covid-admissions-in-nearly-a-month/article_7ac83a3a-c58f-11ec-8ebc-1b1a020819bf.html | 2022-04-26T22:38:00Z |
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — A former finance minister who surprised many by making it into Costa Rica’s presidential runoff vote has easily won that ballot and is to become the Central American country’s new leader next month, while still fending off accusations of sexual harassment when he worked at the World Bank.
With nearly all polling stations reporting late Sunday, conservative economist Rodrigo Chaves had 53% of the vote, compared to 47% for former President José Figueres Ferrer, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal said.
More than 42% of eligible voters did not participate in Sunday’s election, however, reflecting the lack of enthusiasm Costa Ricans had for the candidates.
In his victory speech, Chaves said he received the result with humility and called for unity to address problems like unemployment and a soaring budget deficit.
“For me this is not a medal nor a trophy, but rather an enormous responsibility, heaped with challenges and difficulties that we will all resolve,” he said.
“Costa Rica, the best is to come!” Chaves said before celebrating supporters. His inauguration is scheduled for May 8.
Figueres conceded defeat less than an hour after results began to come in. He had led the first round of voting Feb. 6, with Chaves in second that day. Neither had come close to the 40% of the vote needed to avoid a runoff.
“Costa Rica has voted and the people have spoken,” Figueres said. “As the democrats we are we will always be respectful of that decision.”
He congratulated Chaves and wished him the best, adding that continues to believe that Costa Rica is in a “deep crisis” and he is willing to help it recover.
Figueres, who was Costa Rica’s president from 1994 to 1998, represents the National Liberation Party like his father, three-time president José Figueres Ferrer. Chaves served briefly in the administration of outgoing President Carlos Alvarado and represents the Social Democratic Progress Party.
Both men waged a bruising campaign that highlighted past controversies.
Chaves’ campaign is under investigation by electoral authorities for allegedly running an illegal parallel financing structure. He also has been dogged by a sexual harassment scandal that drove him out of the World Bank.
While working at the World Bank he was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women, was eventually demoted and then resigned. He has denied the accusations.
The World Bank’s administrative Tribunal last year criticized the way the case was initially handled internally.
The tribunal noted that an internal investigation had found that from 2008 to 2013 Chaves leered at, made unwelcome comments about physical appearance, repeated sexual innuendo and unwelcome sexual advances toward multiple bank employees. Those details were repeated by the bank’s human resources department in a letter to Chaves, but it decided to sanction him for misconduct rather than sexual harassment.
“The facts of the present case indicate that (Chaves’) conduct was sexual in nature and that he knew or should have known that his conduct was unwelcome,” the tribunal wrote. The tribunal also noted that in the proceedings, the banks current vice president for human resources said in testimony “that the undisputed facts legally amount to sexual harassment.”
More than 3.5 million Costa Ricans were eligible to vote, but with many voters underwhelmed by the options, turnout was even lower than the 60% in February.
Lines formed before voting started at some polling places in San Jose, the capital, while others appeared nearly empty.
Political analyst Francisco Barahona said Costa Ricans’ lack of enthusiasm was the result of the multitude of personal attacks that characterized the campaign.
“In the debates they only heated things up in personal confrontations, mistreatment of each other,” he said. “They didn’t add depth to their proposals to resolve the country’s problems. The debates didn’t help to motivate the electorate.”
“For a lot of people it’s embarrassing to say they voted for one or the other, and many prefer to say they won’t vote for either of the candidates or simply won’t go to vote,” Barahona added.
Figueres has been questioned over a $900,000 consulting fee he received after his presidency from the telecommunication company Alcatel while it competed for a contract with the national electricity company. He was never charged with any crime and denied any wrongdoing.
While Costa Rica has enjoyed relative democratic stability compared with other countries in the region, the public has grown frustrated with public corruption scandals and high unemployment.
In the February vote, Alvarado’s party was practically erased from the political landscape, receiving no seats in the new congress. At the time of that first vote, the country was riding a new wave of COVID-19 infections, but infections and hospitalizations have fallen considerably since. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ex-finance-minister-wins-runoff-to-be-costa-ricas-president/ | 2022-04-04T23:33:25Z |
TAIPEI, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Embrace the bright future for Micro-LED development
Based on the mature and stable technique in Micro LED development, the production and application of Micro LED have shown rapid growth in recent years. According to the latest market research, the application of Micro LED not only access into the high-end commercial markets and business usages but also has an influential impact on the future of Metaverse development. The estimated output from the display chips will reach US$54 million in 2022, furthermore, it is expected to rise to US$4.5 billion with a compound annual growth rate of 204% by 2026.
Taiwan manufacturers have continuously received global reputation for the high-end technique
Taiwan has a global reputation for high-end electronic or display products with its mature and outstanding production technique. With the aim of internationally demonstrating the domestic technique and strengths of technology development, Touch Taiwan 2022 simultaneously conduct an online exhibition from April 27 to May 3, networking with the global suppliers without limitation.
Regarding the ambition of conveying smart display innovative technology, diversified applications, technology solutions, and the interactive experience, Touch Taiwan 2022 delivers six exhibit areas: Display & Solution, Smart Manufacturing, Advanced Equipment, Industrial Material, Startup, and Green Technology.
Through these years, Touch Taiwan has received continuous support from AUO and Innolux, the global leading firms in the display industry, presenting the importance of the exhibition for the co-related industries. Among the Display & Solution area, the Micro & Mini LED exhibition sector is exclusively set up for gathering global leading firms like Ennostar Inc (EPISTAR, LEXSTAR, Unikorn, Yenrich, and Choice), PlayNitride, Hermes, Darwin, Daxin, Macroblock, Contrel, Ritdisplay, Favite, Toray Engineering, Kulicke & Soffa, ASM Pacific, and especially the following exhibitors Coherent, PORO TECH, Aledia, and Stroke Precision Advanced Engineering who makes their first debut, demonstrating their annual product launch.
Networking with the global suppliers without limitation
Touch Taiwan 2022 features on cross-Industry Integration, covering the multi-application of the display industry from smart healthcare, smart retail, and smart mobile to smart entertainment. Aiming to offer global visitors without the time, space, and travel limitations, Touch Taiwan 2022 Online Exhibition sets to run from April 27 to May 3. Visitor registration is available now, visit the online platform for further information.
Online Exhibition: https://www.chanchao.com.tw/touchtaiwan/onlineexpo/Landing
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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newlight Technologies is excited to announce the winners of a nationwide school art competition, which encouraged students in grades K-8 to draw an idea that could help save the planet.
Launched on Earth Day 2022, which celebrated the theme 'Invest in Our Planet,' students submitted sketches and drawings online for the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship towards college and $5,000 to help fund environmental programs for their school or a non-profit organization.
"In the journey to create Aircarbon, we drew a ton of early ideas on paper, so we have a particular appreciation for the power of the sketch," said Newlight CEO Mark Herrema. "We saw incredible ideas as part of this competition, we are incredibly proud of the efforts behind them, and we can't wait to see them come to life."
Submissions could be about anything, including ways to help solve plastic pollution and climate change and were judged on creativity, optimism, determination, and empathy. They are excited to share the winners of the 2022 competition as follows:
- Grand Prize: Clementine McDaniel (Grade 4)
- Earth Hero Prizes: Cora Edwards (Grade 2) and James Brandon De Grace Jr (Grade 5)
More details on the contest can be found at: www.aircarbonawards.org. For more information about Newlight and Aircarbon, please visit: www.aircarbon.com.
Newlight Technologies, Inc. ("Newlight") is a nature-based biotechnology company based in California converting air and greenhouse gas into a regenerative biomaterial called AIRCARBON®. AIRCARBON is a high-performance biomaterial produced by naturally-occurring microorganisms that is being used to replace plastic in industrial segments ranging from foodware to fashion. Newlight's mission is to help end plastic pollution and climate change by replacing plastic with AIRCARBON, creating global-scale economic and environmental value. For more information about Newlight, visit www.aircarbon.com.
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WATCH: Dolphin attacks trainer during performance at Miami Seaquarium
Published: Apr. 14, 2022 at 11:09 AM EDT
(CNN) - A dolphin show took an unexpected turn at the Miami Seaquarium this weekend.
The incident was caught on camera Saturday during a show in front of families and young children.
One of the dolphins, named Sundance, attacked a trainer.
Photographer Shannon Carpenter was there with his family and captured the video.
A spokesperson for the Miami Seaquarium said that the trainer and the dolphin collided by accident. The dolphin apparently responded by striking the trainer.
The trainer was taken to the hospital but did not sustain any serious injuries.
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News from the Fishtown community of Philadelphia, Pa., indicates the ongoing demolition of a historic Roman Catholic church building. The twin-steepled Saint Laurentius Church, build in 1882 by donations from primarily Polish Catholic immigrants, has outlived its usefulness, at least in terms of an active parish.
The impressive building was closed in 2014, presumably from lack of parishioners to sustain the congregation. I suspect the beautiful building was already in need of major repair when the congregation ceased to exist. In the intervening years, parts of the church building have toppled to the ground. Renovation was estimated to cost $3.5 million, but my guess is that’s a lowball number.
So now the building, with its 150-foot steeples, is being razed. An important part of an old Philly neighborhood will vanish, prompting one neighbor to observe, “I don’t want to see a church, regardless of denomination, come down.”
I can resonate with that sentiment. Our nation is dotted with historic church buildings and synagogues. Even though we all know that a building is only bricks, mortar, stone, wood, etc., there is a silent witness given by these magnificent edifices. To lose them is to lose some of the spiritual capital of this nation.
I got curious about Saint Laurentius, for whom this Philadelphia parish was named. The Catholics have canonized so many people; there is no way to keep up with all of them. My search engine quickly pulled up the story, and it is worth retelling.
Laurentius was martyred in 258 A.D., while only 32 years old. He had been ordained a deacon by Pope Sixtus II and entrusted, in Rome, as treasurer of the church and responsible for the church’s ministry of compassion to the widowed and poor. But this was during the reign of a power-hungry Roman megalomanic emperor who could not stand the witness of the church. Emperor Valerian by name, he first executed Pope Sixtus II. He then called Laurentius before him and gave him three days to bring the wealth of the church to the emperor.
During those three days, Laurentius gave away as much of the church’s wealth as possible. He then appeared before Valerian and defiantly announced, “You have demanded the riches of our church. Our riches are not like yours. Our wealth is the poor, the suffering, the afflicted, the diseased. Our church is far richer than you.”
This wasn’t what the emperor expected to hear, and he reacted swiftly and brutally. One version says Laurentius was decapitated. Another says he was slowly roasted to death.
I am inspired by this courageous, heroic witness. The anglicized version of Laurentius’ name is “Lawrence.” The St. Lawrence Seaway is named for this courageous Christian.
I regret the destruction of the beautiful building in Fishtown, Philadelphia. But today I am remembering what Laurentius was willing to die for: the treasure of the church is not a building or bank account. The treasure of the church is its people … especially those who are weak and defenseless, the meek and poor.
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A deepening opioid epidemic is prompting the U.S. Department of Justice to warn about discrimination against those who are prescribed medication to treat their addictions.
In guidelines published Tuesday, the department’s Civil Rights Division said employers, health care providers, law enforcement agencies that operate jails and others are violating the Americans with Disabilities Act if they discriminate against people for taking prescription drugs to treat opioid use disorder.
“People who have stopped illegally using drugs should not face discrimination when accessing evidence-based treatment or continuing on their path of recovery,” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said in a statement.
The nation’s addiction overdose crisis has intensified in recent years. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced last year that more than 100,000 people had died from overdoses over a 12-month period, the highest level ever recorded.
Most of the deaths are linked to opioids, which include prescription painkillers, morphine, heroin and potent laboratory-made drugs such as fentanyl that often are mixed into the supplies of other illegal drugs.
Public health experts believe that increasing the availability and acceptance of medications such as methadone and buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction is essential to curtailing the crisis. But those drugs — which are themselves opioids — have long had stigmas attached to them.
The Justice Department guidelines clarify that drug addiction is considered an impairment under the ADA. The department says they do not represent a policy change but rather clarify existing requirements.
The guidelines give examples of possible violations: A doctor’s office denying care to patients receiving treatment for opioid addiction; a town refusing to allow a treatment facility if the opposition is based on residents’ hostility toward people with addictions; a jail barring inmates from taking prescribed medication to block opioid addiction.
In February, the department sued the judicial system in Pennsylvania, alleging that it prohibits or limits people in some court supervision programs from using medication to treat opioid use disorder. In a filing, Pennsylvania officials said they had taken steps to “enhance awareness in the few, discrete judicial districts involved,”
The U.S. reached a settlement with Massachusetts courts last month over similar allegations, prompting the courts to change their practices.
The government last month also reached a settlement with Ready to Work, a Colorado agency that provides services to the homeless. It was accused of denying admission to one would-be participant because she was on medications to treat opioid use disorder. In addition to stopping the discrimination, Ready to Work was required to pay the person who complained $7,500.
The department also sent a letter in March to the Indiana State Board of Nursing over its decision to remove a nurse from a required licensing program over her use of medication to treat an addiction. A spokesperson for the board did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
The Justice Department document notes that federal law does not protect people who are using illegal drugs. A drug rehabilitation program, for example, would not be violating the law if it kicked out a participant who routinely kept using drugs.
But the guidelines do say that a person who uses opioids legally prescribed to treat pain could not be fired because of it.
“The Justice Department is committed to using federal civil rights laws such as the ADA to safeguard people with opioid use disorder from facing discriminatory barriers as they move forward with their lives,” Clarke said. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/us-discrimination-based-on-opioid-treatment-violates-law/ | 2022-04-05T18:49:08Z |
EACH CHAPTER BUILDS ON ITSELF TO BECOME ONE LONG NARRATIVE WHEN WATCHED IN ORDER OR CAN BE ENJOYED INDIVIDUALLY
"BARBARA ANN" PREMIERES TODAY AT THE BEACH BOYS OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND THE SERIES WILL PLAY OUT OVER BACK-TO-BACK WEEKENDS
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four of The Beach Boys' most timeless and legendary songs – "Barbara Ann," "Don't Worry Baby," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and "God Only Knows" – serve as the soundtrack to a stunning, unprecedented four-part video series that builds on itself to become one long narrative when watched in order or can be enjoyed individually. Directed by Andrew Litten, who's worked with Anderson .Paak, Pusha T, and Earth, Wind & Fire, the cinematic story, which was beautifully filmed in South Africa with a local cast of actors, captures what it's like to be young and in love as it traces a high school romance between surfing-obsessed Helena (Zoe Manoek) and Lucas (Toby De Goede), an aspiring photographer who's the new kid in town, and the difficult decisions they each must make as graduation looms and their futures beckon.
The video series will play out over back-to-back weekends and kicked off today with the first installment, "Barbara Ann," which introduces Helena, a young teen who spends her waking hours daydreaming about surfing and getting out of her small town. The story of Lucas, a boy who moves to town with his dad, will be told in the ensuing video, "Don't Worry Baby," which follows tomorrow, September 10th at 9 am PT on The Beach Boys Official YouTube Channel.
Watch "Barbara Ann" here: https://thebeachboys.lnk.to/BarbaraAnnMusicVideoPR
"Wouldn't It Be Nice," which details the pair's relationship, will premiere next Friday, September 16th at 9 am PT and it will all culminate with "God Only Knows" on Saturday, September 17th at 9 am PT, where young love is at a crossroads as high school comes to an end. Each chapter explores an aspect of escapism for the two main characters who are at the intersection of innocence and adulthood and mirrors the sentiments of the songs which were written in the mid-1960s when The Beach Boys were teenagers and young adults themselves and which resonant as strongly today as ever.
Director Andrew Litten said, "A recurring theme throughout The Beach Boys' music is the feeling of being young and in love. Their most iconic songs were written when they were between the ages of 15 to 21, so there's this exciting view on life that's immortalized in their lyrics. I wanted to do the same with the music videos by capturing the spontaneity and playfulness of being a teenager, fantasizing about the future, pursuing new passions, and falling in love. I wanted to capture the feeling after your first kiss or how it felt leaving home for college. Each video builds on itself to become one long narrative but it was also very important that each video could stand on its own. If you're watching chronologically, you become more invested in the characters."
In addition to the emotionally engaging story, the videos are filled with several Easter Eggs that pay homage to The Beach Boys legacy.
Video Schedule:
Friday, September 9th @ 6 am PT/9 am ET – "Barbara Ann"
Saturday, September 10th @ 9 am PT/12 pm ET – "Don't Worry Baby"
Friday, September 16th @ 9 am PT/12 pm ET – "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
Saturday, September 17th @ 9 am PT/12 pm ET – "God Only Knows"
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CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoltmann Law Offices announces the filing of a FINRA Arbitration claim on behalf of a group of eighteen investors against Cabot Lodge Securities. The claims filed are in connection with Cabot Lodge's recommendations that the Claimants invest in GWG L-Bonds in violation of Regulation Best Interest and the Colorado Securities Act. FINRA Case No. 22-01460. The Claimants are seeking rescission of their GWG L-Bond investments, compensatory damages, costs, interest, and reasonable attorney's fees.
The Claimants allege that by early 2020, Cabot Lodge lacked any reasonable basis to continue offering GWG L-Bonds to their clients, in violation of Regulation Best Interest. "It is the duty of every brokerage firm to perform reasonable due diligence on investments prior to offering them to their clients to ensure the brokerage firm understands the risks, characteristics, benefits, and costs of any security." Said Chicago Attorney Joseph Wojciechowski. "Firms comply with this obligation when they fully vet a securities offering through the firm's due diligence process to be aware of red-flags which may undermine the investment's ability to perform."
According to Chicago attorney Andrew Stoltmann: "By 2019, GWG was a fundamentally changed company. Its life settlement business was failing. L-Bond investor money was no longer going towards buying life insurance policies, but instead was being used to help GWG's then CEO and COO cash out to the tune of $30 million and absorb a business that had lost hundreds of millions of dollars itself. This Beneficient transaction resulted in GWG booking a $2.4 billion 'goodwill' line item, on their balance sheet, which represented 67% of the company's assets. All of this, the entire business, was dependent on selling L-Bonds to retail investors through this broker/dealer network. That is not a viable business model and these facts were either ignored by brokerage firms, or their due diligence investigation was so lacking, that they didn't know them." Mr. Stoltmann ended: "And virtually every single investor we've interviewed was either told by their financial advisor, or otherwise believed, that their L-Bonds were secured by GWG's life insurance portfolio, when that was never true."
According to Wojciechowski, "Brokerage Firms like Cabot Lodge have to answer for their non-stop approval of these GWG L-Bonds which as time went on became less viable investments. GWG admitted in its bankruptcy filing, that it used new L-Bond investor money to pay interest and principal payments to previous L-Bond investors. Why wasn't GWG buying more life insurance policies and managing that portfolio profitably? These are fundamental and basic issues that required vetting by brokerage firms that sold GWG L-Bonds to their clients."
Stoltmann Law Offices is currently representing GWG L-Bond investors in securities arbitrations against the brokerage firms who recommended the investment to them. Please visit www.stoltmannlaw.com to learn about legal options to or call us at 312-332-4200.
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Patel oversaw one of the largest deals in the history of U.S. real estate
LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that it has bolstered its real estate practice with the addition of Amit S. Patel, who joins the firm as a Partner.
Patel represents owners, developers, and investors in the acquisition, sale, lease, development, and financing of retail, office, commercial, industrial and residential real estate. His recent work includes oversight over the fifth largest multifamily sale in the history of U.S. real estate, worth approximately $1.85 billion and consisting of 13,243 apartments at 36 properties, 21 loan defeasances and 11 loan assumptions. An expert in portfolio transactions on behalf of industrial owners, he recently handled approximately $850 million over two sales of 26 properties.
Joining the highly successful practice chaired by firm Co-Founder Andrew T. Kirsh, Patel brings the total number of attorneys working under the firm's real estate arm to 18.
"We've been expanding steadily as a firm, but our goal hasn't been to add attorneys for the sake of it - we're cultivating talent that will add value to our clients for years to come," said Kirsh. "Between Amit's thriving practice and his tireless dedication to his practice, we couldn't be happier to add him to the team."
Patel additionally counsels clients in operating and tenants-in-common agreements, restructuring and buy/sell agreements and property management agreements.
Patel praised the quality and versatility of Sklar Kirsh's real estate team, which he attributed as a primary motivator for joining the team.
"I've always taken a comprehensive approach to representation, guiding clients from start to finish while looking out for them from every angle," said Patel. "It's refreshing to be practicing with a team of professionals who shares and complements that mindset."
Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm that provides sophisticated and expert advice in the areas of corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, and entertainment law as well as commercial, real estate and entertainment litigation. For more information, visit www.SklarKirsh.com.
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Russia steps up strikes on Ukraine amid counterattacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian forces on Thursday launched massive missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv and Chernihiv regions, areas that haven’t been targeted in weeks, while Ukrainian officials announced an operation to liberate an occupied region in the country’s south.
Kyiv regional governor Oleksiy Kuleba said on Telegram that a settlement in the Vyshgorod district of the region was targeted early on Thursday morning; an “infrastructure object” was hit. It wasn’t immediately clear if there were any casualties.
Vyshhgorod is located 20 kilometers (about 12 miles) north of downtown Kyiv. Kuleba linked the strikes with the Day of Statehood, which Ukraine was marking for the first time on Thursday.
“Russia, with the help of missiles, is mounting revenge for the widespread popular resistance, which the Ukrainians were able to organize precisely because of their statehood,” Kuleba told Ukrainian television. “Ukraine has already broken Russia’s plans and will continue to defend itself.”
Chernihiv governor Vyacheslav Chaus reported that multiple missiles were fired from the territory of Belarus at the village of Honcharivska.
Russian troops withdrew from the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions months ago after failing to capture either. The renewed strikes on the areas come a day after the leader of pro-Kremlin separatists in the east, Denis Pushilin, publicly called on the Russian forces to “liberate Russian cities founded by the Russian people — Kyiv, Chernihiv, Poltava, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Lutsk.”
Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, also came under a barrage of shelling overnight, its mayor Ihor Terekhov said. The southern city of Mykolaiv was fired at as well, with one person sustaining injuries.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military continued to counterattack in the occupied southern region of Kherson, striking a key bridge over the Dnieper River on Wednesday.
Ukrainian media on Thursday quoted Ukraine’s presidential adviser, Oleksiy Arestovich, as saying that the operation to liberate Kherson “has already begun.” Arestovich said Kyiv’s forces were planning to isolate Russian troops there and leave them with three options — to “retreat, if possible, surrender or be destroyed.”
Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, in televised remarks on Wednesday said he was “cautious” in assessing the timeline of the possible counteroffensive. “I would really like it to be much faster,” he said, adding that “the enemy is now concentrating the maximum number (of forces) precisely in the Kherson direction.”
“A very large-scale movement of their troops has begun, they are gathering additional forces,” Danilov warned.
The British military estimated Thursday that Ukraine’s counteroffensive in Kherson is “gathering momentum”.
“Their forces have highly likely established a bridgehead south of the Ingulets River, which forms the northern boundary of Russian-occupied Kherson,” the British Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
It added that Ukraine has used its new long-range artillery to damage at least three of the bridges across the Dnieper River, “which Russia relies upon to supply the areas under its control.” The 1,000-meter-long Antonivsky bridge, which Ukrainian forces struck on Wednesday, is likely to be “unusable,” the British Defense Ministry concluded.
Ukraine’s presidential office said Thursday morning that Russian shelling of cities and villages over the past 24 hours killed at least five civilians, all of them in the eastern Donetsk region, and wounded nine more.
Fighting in recent weeks has focused on the Donetsk region. It has intensified in recent days as Russian forces appeared to emerge from a reported “operational pause” after capturing the neighboring Luhansk region.
A missile struck a residential building in Toretsk early Thursday morning, destroying two floors. “Missile terror again. We will not give up... We will not be intimidated,” Donetsk regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said on Telegram.
Analysts with the Institute for the Study of War believe that Russian forces are focusing their efforts on capturing the cities of Bakhmut and Siversk in Donetsk province.
“Russian forces have committed enough resources to conduct near-daily ground assaults and to seize territory on these two axes but have been unable to sustain a similar offensive operational tempo or to make similar territorial gains elsewhere in Ukraine,” the Institute said.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas Monthly is hosting its annual Top 50 Picnic event celebrating the return of the magazine’s Top 50 BBQ list.
And now, Frisco BBQ spot Hutchins BBQ is getting on in the celebration. Pitmasters Tim Hutchins, Trey Hutchins and John Mueller will be at the event, giving out samples of their delicious food. Hutchins joins more than 30 of the best barbecue joints in Texas being represented at the event.
The Top 50 Picnic celebration will be held at City Park in Lockhart, Texas on Nov. 6. General admissions tickets start at $90 and include food from all the featured joints.
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Tech Hire-Train-Deploy Leader Accelerates Growth Through Acquisition and Investment
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillStorm, a leader in technology talent development deploying specialized teams of custom trained U.S. tech talent to its Fortune 500 clients, announced it has acquired Talent Path, a Hire-Train-Deploy company backed by Achieve Partners. Simultaneously, Achieve is making a strategic investment in SkillStorm.
SkillStorm provides a range of pathways for college graduates, transitioning service members and veterans to launch tech careers, including apprenticeship programs. By hiring talent first, then training based on demand before deploying to its clients, SkillStorm has demonstrated a unique ability to close the tech talent gap.
"Talent Path is a company we've been following for several years," said SkillStorm CEO Justin Vianello. "Like SkillStorm, Talent Path hires and trains tech talent based on client demand. And like SkillStorm, Talent Path is solving a major problem for their clients. We're delighted to welcome Talent Path's consultants and clients to the SkillStorm family."
Talent Path was backed by Achieve Partners, the leading private equity investor at the intersection of education and workforce, and the Hire-Train-Deploy pioneer. "We're excited about this partnership with our friends at SkillStorm," said Aanand Radia, a managing director at Achieve. "This team has proven they can scale and I can think of no better home for Talent Path. Our strategic investment will provide SkillStorm with the capital required to fully integrate Talent Path and supercharge growth to meet the tech talent needs of hundreds of additional clients."
"We've worked with the SkillStorm team previously," commented Achieve managing director Ryan Craig. "What they've built in a short period of time demonstrates an impressive commitment to quality and we have every confidence they will scale to hiring, training, and placing thousands of new consultants annually. We look forward to another very productive partnership."
"The Achieve team are ideal partners for us. We have found them to be an excellent fit for our culture and our visions for the future are in complete alignment," said Vince Virga, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of SkillStorm. "We are excited to welcome Talent Path and proud to call them Stormers. Their contribution expands our ability to 'Accelerate Opportunity' for many more individuals, even faster. That's our purpose at SkillStorm."
About SkillStorm
Founded in 2002, SkillStorm was built on the mission of accelerating careers in high-demand technologies. We create Stormers, the world's most elite developers. We hire, train, and deploy Stormers from all backgrounds and experience levels in today's in-demand technologies such as AWS, Azure, Salesforce, PEGA, ServiceNow, and Appian. We are committed to hiring and training college graduates and veterans for high-growth technology careers with our Fortune 100 clients. Through these dedicated efforts, we provide our clients with an exclusive pipeline of high-quality, U.S.-based tech talent that is custom trained with the skills required to support our clients' critical technology initiatives. As a flexible technology workforce partner, we provide fully formed tech teams at any level of experience, skill sets, and clearance. Stormers are deployed either at our clients' sites or at our U.S.-based delivery centers.
www.skillstorm.com
About Achieve Partners
Achieve Partners is engineering the future of learning and earning by investing in cutting edge technologies and novel business models to bolster skill development and secure the future of work for millions of Americans. By harnessing digital transformation to build new models for learning and new pathways to good jobs, Achieve is helping to level the playing field, improve socioeconomic mobility, and rekindle the American Dream.
www.achievepartners.com
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Over 1,700 attendees from 50 Countries Across the Globe Joined to Discuss the Impacts of AI
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm Insight Partners hosted its premier Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry conference, ScaleUp:AI, on April 6-7 in New York City. The hybrid event brought together thousands of participants across the globe to hear the foremost thinkers, doers, users, and investors of AI opine on both the industry today and its future, with thought-provoking presentations and networking opportunities.
Presented by Insight Partners, Citi, and NASDAQ, ScaleUp:AI provided a comprehensive look at how AI is impacting every industry and facet of business, with sessions exploring its effects on healthcare, cybersecurity, fraud mitigation, ethics and equity, business intelligence, financial services, and more. Leaders in AI partnered with Insight on the event, including 6sense, Acceldata, BigPanda, Clarify Health, Cognigy, Expressive, Explorium, Featurespace, intenseye, Pecan, Quantum Metric, Rasgo, Relevance AI, RudderStack, Run:AI, SentinelOne, Slim.AI, StormForge, Turing, Weights & Biases, WINT, Zest AI.
ScaleUp:AI is the first in a series of Insight Partners global conferences and was specifically designed for the artificial intelligence (AI) community. With over 1,700 attendees in person and virtually, from more than 50 countries across the globe, the event was packed with insights and key takeaways, including:
- Why "good data" can be more important than "big data" as the world moves towards a more data-centric versus model-centric view of AI.
- The importance of explainability and bias detection before any model gets into production at scale.
- The value of strategically combining human and machine intelligence and why "symbiotic intelligence" is the best of both worlds.
- Why the evolution of AI systems is going to happen more quickly than the evolution of traditional software, and how we are truly at the beginning of a scale up inflection point.
ScaleUp: AI speakers (in alphabetical order):
Ali Ghodsi, CEO at Databricks • Allie K. Miller, Global Head of Machine Learning BD, Startups and Venture Capital at AWS • Andrew Ng, Co-Founder Google Brain + CEO at Landing AI • Alex Dalyac, Founder & CEO, Tractable • Amir Orad, CEO, Sisense • Anita Lynch, Chief Data Officer | Corporate Board Director | Investor • Arvind Purushotham, Managing Director & Global Head, Venture Investing, Citi • Asmau Ahmed, Explorer, Alphabet X • Brad Peterson, CTO & CIO, NASDAQ • Chase Ginther, Machine Learning & Data Scientist Platform Architect, Snowflake • Christina Montgomery, Vice President & Chief Privacy Officer, IBM • Clement Delangue, CEO, Hugging Face • Danny Tobey, M.D., J.D., Partner, DLA Piper • David Kirkpatrick, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Techonomy • Gabi Steele, Founder, Preql • Ganesh Bell, Managing Director, Insight Partners • Gayatri Narayan, SVP Digital Products and Services, PepsiCo • George Mathew, Managing Director, Insight Partners • Heather Carroll Cox, Chief Digital Health & Analytics Officer, Humana • Janice Tse, Senior Director, Data Science, PayPal • Jared Dunnmon, Technical Director, AI/ML Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit • Jason Zintak, CEO, 6sense • Jay Budzik, CTO, Zest AI • Jerry Overton, CEO, Applied AI Studio • Jillian D'Onfro, Enterprise Editor, Insight Partners • Joe McKendrick, Analyst & Contributor, Forbes • Jon Krohn, Chief Data Scientist, Nebula • Jonathan Rosenbaum, Managing Director, Insight Partners • Karen Snow, SVP, Head of US Listings and Revenue, NASDAQ • Karthik Tadinada, Chief Operating Officer, FeatureSpace • Krishna Gade, CEO at Fiddler AI • Leah Weiss, Founder, Preql • Lonne Jaffe, Managing Director, Insight Partners • Lydia Dishman, Staff Editor, Fast Company • Manoj Saxena, Executive Chairman, Responsible Artificial Intelligence Institute & Cognitive Scale • Neil Ackerman, Head of Global Supply Chain, Johnson & Johnson • Nicholas Warner, Chief Operating Officer, SentinelOne • Nick Sinai, Senior Advisor, Insight Partners • Nicole Wong, Former Deputy US Chief Technology Officer • Nikki Parker, Insight Partners • Patrick Dougherty, Co-Founder & CTO, Rasgo • Prag Sharma, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, Citi • Praveen Akkiraju, Managing Director, Insight Partners • Ryan Hinkle, Managing Director, Insight Partners • Scott Barclay, Managing Director, Insight Partners • Scott Southwood, Chief Revenue Officer, Quantum Metric • Seth Dobrin, PhD., Global Chief AI Officer, IBM • Siobhan Savage, Co-Founder & CEO, Reejig • Sirisha Kadamalakalva, Chief Strategy Officer, DataRobot • Suchi Saria, PhD., Founder & CEO, Bayesian Health • Supriya Gupta, Head of Recommendations, Credit Karma • Svetlana Sicular, VP Analyst, Gartner • Tomas Pfister, Head of AI Research, Google Cloud • Vaibhav Sahgal, Principal, Americas, Economist Impact • Vittorio Cretella, Chief Information Officer, P&G • Wardah Inam, Co-Founder & CEO, Overjet • Willian Falcon, Founder & CEO, Grid.ai • Yan-David Erlich, CRO & COO, Weights & Biases
The ScaleUp Series — which features topics like AI, healthcare, and cybersecurity — is designed to guide and influence leaders, decision makers, and doers who are ready to soar, with the support of the software industry's most trusted ScaleUp partner, Insight Partners. Learn more at scaleup.events.
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of February 24, 2022, the closing of the firm's recent fundraise, Fund XII, brings Insight Partners regulatory assets under management to over $90B. Insight Partners has invested in more than 600 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on software expertise to foster long-term success. Insight Partners meets great software leaders where they are in their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
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Report: Vince McMahon paid more than $12M in hush money to 4 women
(CNN) – More controversy is swirling around Vince McMahon.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the former World Wrestling Entertainment chief executive paid more than $12 million in hush money to four women to cover up allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.
All four women were reportedly involved with WWE.
The Journal reports the women signed agreements with McMahon that prohibit them from talking about potential legal claims against – or their relationships with – McMahon.
McMahon recently stepped down from his leadership role while an investigation is conducted into another Wall Street Journal report of an alleged affair with a former employee – who is among the four women mentioned in the new report.
McMahon’s daughter, Stephanie, is filling in as interim CEO and chairwoman.
WWE has not issued a comment on the Wall Street Journal report.
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Increases the bottom-end of the range for its 2022 financial outlook and introduces 2025 financial goals
STAMFORD, Conn., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE: TROX), the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment, will host its 2022 Investor Day event today in-person at the New York Stock Exchange and virtually. The onsite event is at capacity and only pre-registered attendees will be allowed entry. A live webcast is available to the public at https://tronox-holdings-virtual-investor-day.open-exchange.net. The presentation will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. ET and is expected to conclude by 12:00 p.m. ET. As part of the event, members of the senior leadership team will discuss the Company's market opportunities, competitive advantages, operations, ESG achievements and goals and long-term strategy, as well as provide an update with respect to certain financial information and host question and answer sessions.
"We are excited to provide an update on the transformational progress that Tronox has made since our last Investor Day in 2019," said John D. Romano, co-chief executive officer. "Our margin stability program and high degree of vertical integration have proven to be significant competitive advantages, particularly in the current market environment."
Jean-François Turgeon, co-chief executive officer, added, "Our clearly differentiated strategy enables us to maintain our status as a world-class operator, which is demonstrated by our successful execution track record and our commitment to safety, sustainability and operational excellence. Our history of robust financial performance, including delivering over 20 consecutive quarters with an adjusted EBITDA margin of greater than 20%, has allowed us to set ambitious financial milestone goals for 2025, which we will elaborate on today."
In connection with the event, Tronox increased the bottom-end of the range for its full-year 2022 financial outlook as follows:
- Adjusted EBITDA of $1.075 billion to $1.125 billion
- Adjusted EPS of $3.15 to $3.59
- Free cash flow greater than or equal to $300 million
Additionally, Tronox provided new full-year 2025 financial milestone goals as follows:
- Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion, with margins of 30% or greater
- Free cash flow of $750 million to $850 million or more
- Gross debt of less than $2 billion by year end 2025 and a net leverage ratio of 1.0x to 1.5x
The presentation used during the event will be made available at http://investor.tronox.com at the beginning of the webcast.
Webcast Replay: Available for 90 days following the live event, via https://investor.tronox.com.
About Tronox
Tronox Holdings plc is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality titanium products, including titanium dioxide pigment, specialty-grade titanium dioxide products and high-purity titanium chemicals; and zircon. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With approximately 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. For more information about how our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products, visit tronox.com.
Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include projections of our future financial performance including anticipated synergies based on our growth and other strategies, anticipated completion of extensions and upgrades to our mining and operations, anticipated trends in our business, anticipated costs and benefits of project newTRON and Atlas Campaspe and the Company's anticipated capital allocation strategy. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance, actual synergies, or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance, anticipated synergies or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, macroeconomic conditions; inflationary pressures; political instability, including the ongoing Russia and Ukraine conflict and any expansion of such conflict; supply chain disruptions; market conditions and price volatility for titanium dioxide, zircon and other feedstock materials, as well as global and regional economic downturns, that adversely affect the demand for our end-use products; disruptions in production at our mining and manufacturing facilities; and other financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal and regulatory factors. These and other risk factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can management assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Unless otherwise required by applicable laws, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information or future developments.
Use of Non-GAAP Information
To provide investors and others with additional information regarding the financial results of Tronox Holdings plc, we have disclosed in this release certain non-U.S. GAAP operating performance measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Adjusted net income attributable to Tronox on a per share basis, and a non-U.S. GAAP liquidity measure of Free Cash Flow. These non-U.S. GAAP financial measures are a supplement to and not a substitute for or superior to, the Company's results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-U.S. GAAP financial measures presented by the Company may be different from non-U.S. GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Specifically, the Company believes the non-U.S. GAAP information provides useful measures to investors regarding the Company's financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that the Company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. The release of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results or guidance prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For the Company's guidance with respect to full-year 2022 and 2025 non-U.S. GAAP financial measures, the Company is not able to provide without unreasonable effort the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, or reconciliation to such GAAP financial measure, because certain items that impact such measures are uncertain, out of the Company's control or cannot be reasonably predicted.
Media Contact: Melissa Zona +1.636.751.4057
Investor Contact: Jennifer Guenther +1.646.960.6598
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CAESAREA, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Further to that set forth in Section 1.29.1 of the Company's 2021 annual report[1], regarding the Company executing a memorandum of understanding with a local partner in Portugal to establish a joint venture with the objective of establishing and managing a Max Stock (TASE: MAXO) chain of stores in Portugal and Spain (the "Portugal Transaction"), the Company is pleased to make the following announcement:
On August 15, 2022, the Company's board of directors approved for the Company to enter into the Portugal Transaction with the local partner, Fortera Properties, LDA ("Fortera")[2] to establish a Max Stock chain of stores in Portugal and Spain, inter alia, in accordance with the principles detailed below in this report.
Purpose of the Transaction
The establishment of a common company in Portugal (the "Common Company"), which shall be jointly held by the Company (75%) and Fortera (25%), for the purpose of establishing and managing the Max Stock chain of stores in Portugal and Spain. According to the business plan, the chain of stores will first operate in Portugal and may also subsequently expand to Spain, as decided upon by the parties and the board of directors of the Common Company.
The Portuguese Market
The discount stores in Portugal are estimated to constitute 15%-18% of the total retail market (both food and non-food), a relatively low rate for Europe, which presents an opportunity for growth. The non-food segments in which the Company operate are estimated to be about Euro 12 billion. Most purchases in Portugal are made offline.
Portugal has a population of approximately 10 million residents. Spain, the neighboring country, presents another significant potential for expansion based on the same supply-chain, with a population of approximately 47 million residents, and with more than 100 million tourists annually.
To the best of the Company's knowledge, as of the date of the report, Europe's largest discount players have not yet entered into the Portuguese market, and the supply of discount stores in Spain is currently primarily controlled by private, non-chain, various size street stores, along with large grocery chains which also sell non-food products.
The Company is of the opinion that the untapped market potential, together with Portugal's relatively low GDP and minimum wage, creates a potential for significant demand in the discount retail market, along with relatively low employee wage costs.
The Company has assessed that the Company's significant experience, both with importing and supply-chain management, as well as with managing discount retail stores, together with the data about Portugal's untapped market, creates a real commercial opportunity for the Company to develop another operating segment outside of Israel, on the basis of its advantages and strengths, and in accordance with the Company's strategy and targets, as set forth in Section 1.29 of the Company's 2021 annual report.
The information regarding the growth potential of the Spanish and Portuguese markets and the demand in the discount retail market, as well as regarding the opportunity for the Company with the transaction, constitutes forward-looking information, as defined in the Israel Securities Law, 1968. This information is not certain and is based upon assessments made by the Company's management, its commercial experience in its operating segments and the information held by the Company as of the publication date of this report. Accordingly, the information presented above, may actualize, in whole or in part, in a materially different manner than what has been forecasted, as a result of factors not within the Company's control, or due to the manifestation of one or more of the Company's risk factors as described in Section 1.31 of Chapter A of the 2021 annual report.
Presented below are the principal terms of the agreement between the Company and the local partner:
1. Financing the transaction - according to the business plan, the initial financing required for the establishment, maintenance, development and operation of the Common Company, including the purchase of the initial inventory and establishment of stores, is for a total amount of up to EUR 5 million (the "Initial Financing"). The Initial Financing shall be provided by the Company (87.5%) and Fortera (12.5%), subject to milestones established in the business plan. The Company shall also provide Fortera with a loan for Fortera's share in the Initial Financing, which is immaterial, for the provision of the Initial Financing to the Common Company.
After utilization of all of the Initial Financing, and if required based on the commercial progress made by the Common Company, the Common Company shall turn to external sources for additional financing (beyond the Initial Financing). In the event that the Common Company fails to obtain additional financing, then the additional financing shall be provided by the parties, pursuant to their rate of holdings in the Common Company.
2. Management of the Common Company
The Common Company shall be controlled by the Company, which shall have the right to appoint the majority of its directors. The Company shall also have the right to appoint the general manager of the Common Company (provided that it holds at least 50% of the Common Company). Fortera shall have veto rights over special resolutions stipulated in the transaction, including the issuance of shares, interested party transactions and particular changes to the business plan.
Fortera shall provide the Common Company with managerial support, including negotiating commercial agreements on behalf of the Common Company, legal and regulatory aspects, strategy, tax and accounting services.
3. Shareholder rights; distribution - restrictions have been established in the transaction on the transfer of shares, including a lock-up period, the Company having a right of first refusal, Fortera having a tag-along right and the Company having a bring-along right. The transaction also stipulates a policy for the distribution of profits of the Common Company, and an initial period (of two years or until full repayment of the Initial Financing, the later of the two) in which no dividends shall be distributed.
4. Non-competition - the transaction includes an undertaking made by Fortera for an agreed-upon period and subject to a particular holding rate and the right to appoint directors, whereby Fortera shall not compete or be an interested party in a company competing against the commercial activities of the Common Company in Portugal, Israel, Spain and any other territory in which the Common Company shall operate, subject to Fortera's existing activities as of the execution date of the agreement.
This is an English translation of a Hebrew immediate report that was published on August 16, 2022 (Ref. No: 2022-01-083901) (hereinafter: the "Hebrew Version"). This English version is only for convenience purposes. This is not an official translation and has no binding force. Whilst reasonable care and skill have been exercised in the preparation hereof, no translation can ever perfectly reflect the Hebrew Version. In the event of any discrepancy between the Hebrew Version and this translation, the Hebrew Version shall prevail.
Company Contacts:
Talia Sessler,
Chief Corporate Development and IR Officer
talia@maxstock.co.il
[1] As published on March 23, 2022 (Ref. No: 2022-01-028347).
[2] A private company incorporated in Portugal, owned by Messrs. Elad Dror and Nir Shalom.
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MIAMI, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading CEO coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce Angela Korompilas as its newest Partner and Coach.
Korompilas has 25 years of experience in global sales & distribution, hospitality, and family business. For more than seven years, she served as Chief Executive Officer of American Hotel Register, a privately held, $1B supplier of operating supplies and equipment (OSE), servicing customers in more than 170 countries around the world. Korompilas was responsible for the strategic vision, growth, and leadership of the company and led it through the sale process, transitioning it from a 3rd/4th generation family-owned business into a private equity-backed platform company.
Cultivating a culture that valued people and partnerships, Korompilas worked with her team to enrich customer and supplier relationships, drive new business development, strengthen the organization's global infrastructure, enhance internal operations, champion its digital transformation, and deliver the best financial results in the company's history.
"I have been a believer of the Make BIG Happen System since 2017, when I included it as part of my company's strategic planning sessions," Korompilas said. "I know the System works, and with the enhanced processes and tools that are now available, I'm even more excited to bring these proven methodologies to my clients and help them Make BIG Happen in their own businesses!"
"Angela is an accomplished CEO whose experience leading a multi-generational family business, scaling globally, and building high-performance teams will make her a tremendous coach on our team," said Mark Moses, CEO and Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International. "With her proven experience leading a billion-dollar company, she will be able to guide CEOs and entrepreneurs toward achieving BIG success."
Korompilas is an active member of the Chicago Chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), the Kellogg Executive Women's Network, and The Chicago Network (TCN). She also served on the advisory boards of Avendra and Inteplast and was a Director for International Hotel Supply and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
A Chicago native, Korompilas is a graduate of the University of Illinois and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management Executive Education program.
To schedule a complimentary introduction call with Angela Korompilas or another one of the CEO Coaching International coaches, visit: CEOCoachingInternational.com/Coach/Angela-Korompilas/
CEO Coaching International works with CEOs and their leadership teams to achieve extraordinary results quarter after quarter, year after year. Known globally for its success in coaching growth-focused entrepreneurs to meaningful exits, CEO Coaching International has coached more than 1,000 CEOs and entrepreneurs in more than 60 countries and 45 industries. The coaches at CEO Coaching International are former CEOs, presidents, or executives who have made BIG happen. The firm's coaches have led double-digit sales and profit growth in businesses ranging in size from startups to over $10 billion, and many are founders that have led their companies through successful eight, nine, and ten-figure exits. Companies working with CEO Coaching International for three years or more have experienced an average EBITDA CAGR of 30.4% during their time as a client, more than three times the U.S. average and a revenue CAGR of 18.6%, nearly twice the U.S. average. For more information, please visit: https://www.ceocoachinginternational.com.
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2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting in front of DC senior residence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police said two people were killed and three others injured Wednesday in a shooting in front of a senior citizens center and near several schools in the nation’s capital.
The Metropolitan Police Department said Wednesday’s shooting happened in the Truxton Circle neighborhood of Washington in front of a residence for senior citizens and near several high schools.
The shooting happened just before 1 p.m. when a black SUV pulled up in front of the senior residence and two men hopped out and opened fire, Executive Assistant Police Chief Ashan Benedict said. The men fired at least seven shots before returning to their vehicle and driving away.
A total of five men were shot. Two died at the scene and three others were taken to area hospitals and were being treated Wednesday afternoon for their injuries.
Benedict said police were still trying to collect evidence at the scene and working to identify a definitive motive, but he said the area is known to officers as “an open-air drug market.”
Officers routinely make arrests there for the sale of narcotics, and investigators believe the shooting was related to those drug sales, he said.
“This is an ongoing problem,” Benedict said.
The shootings, which took place about one block from a school, continue a violent trend for the nation’s capital. Homicides have risen for four years straight; the 2021 murder count of 227 was the highest since 2003, and the city is on pace to exceed that this year. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is seeking reelection for a third term this fall, spent much of the Democratic primary race fending off charges that she was mishandling the violent crime situation.
“We need to get these people off the street. We need the criminal justice system to be a part of that,” Benedict said. “We can always be better.”
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BARRIE, ON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) ("MediPharm", "MediPharm Labs" or the "Company") a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, today announced that it has been awarded a favourable summary of judgement in the Ontario Court of Justice in connection with a supply agreement dispute in the amount of $9.8M.
On January 24, 2020, MediPharm Labs filed a statement of claim ("Claim") in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against one of its long-term customers of cannabis concentrates. The Claim related to, among other things, the payment of outstanding amounts due to the Company for products shipped to and received by the customer and deposits owed to the Company for committed amounts not yet shipped.
On February 26, 2020, the defendant in the Claim filed a statement of defense and counterclaim. The Ontario Court of Justice has dismissed this counterclaim.
This summary judgement and subsequent payment, and recent conditional sale of the Company's Australian facility, will add over $16M in cash, strengthening the balance sheet.
David Pidduck, CEO of MediPharm Labs commented, "In the early days of the nascent cannabis industry many companies faced risks in collecting large receivables. This summary judgement will allow us to collect this $9.8M, which will dramatically strengthen our balance sheet. MediPharm now has many customers across multiple channels and our accounts receivable are healthy. The collection of this cash will significantly improve MediPharm's cash position and give us flexibility to consider M&A opportunities."
Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms. MediPharm Labs has invested in an expert, research driven team, state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies and purpose-built facilities with five primary extraction lines for delivery of pure, trusted and precision-dosed cannabis products for its customers. Through its wholesale and white label platforms, MediPharm Labs formulates, develops (including through sensory testing), processes, packages and distributes cannabis extracts and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international markets.
In 2021, MediPharm Labs received a Pharmaceutical Drug Establishment Licence from Health Canada, becoming the only company in North America to hold a domestic Good Manufacturing Licence for the extraction of natural cannabinoids. The Company carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the countries in which it operates.
This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, statements regarding: collection of the court award, the need to raise capital through equity or debt vehicles, and MediPharm's ability to execute M&A opportunities in the future. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon several estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the inability of MediPharm Labs to obtain adequate financing; the delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals; and other factors discussed in MediPharm Labs' filings, available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. 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 the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, MediPharm Labs assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak, in conjunction with WSDOT, ODOT, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail), and other federal agencies, will resume Amtrak Cascades service to Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 26. Customers can purchase tickets at Amtrak.com, AmtrakCascades.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL. Travelers departing from Canada can also book their tickets at ViaRail.ca, and through 1-888-VIA-RAIL.
The first Cascades train to Vancouver will depart Seattle at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, September 26, stop at five cities along the way and arrive in Vancouver at 11:45 a.m. Traveling southbound, Amtrak Cascades will depart Vancouver at 5:45 p.m. and arrive in Seattle at 10:10 p.m. This single roundtrip will be offered daily, with a second daily trip added in the future as Amtrak staffing and equipment allow. In addition to resuming service to Canada, the route also offers three daily round trips between Portland and Seattle, two daily round trips between Eugene and Portland, two daily buses between Seattle and Bellingham and four daily buses between Seattle and Vancouver, BC.
Amtrak Cascades runs along the water from British Columbia, through river and mountain vistas in Washington and Oregon, offering customers views of some of the country's most distinctive cities and spectacular natural attractions. While onboard, customers can enjoy the cafe car which features products grown and made in the Pacific Northwest on its current Bistro Menu. Customers also appreciate free Wi-Fi on the Washington segment of the trip, freedom to use phones and electronic devices at all times (no "airplane mode"), large spacious seats with ample leg room, no middle seat, and one of the most generous baggage policies in the travel industry, applicable for two personal items and two carry-on bags.
Service between Vancouver, BC, and Seattle has been suspended since 2020 because of the pandemic. In addition to the standard entry documentation requirements, the Canadian and United States Governments have several additional requirements for travel into Canada and the United States. Those who fail to meet these criteria will not be allowed to cross the border.
- Travel into United States: Non-U.S. citizen passengers must be fully vaccinated with a U.S.FDA or a WHO approved COVID-19 vaccine. See details on the United States Department of Homeland Security website.
- Travel into Canada: All passengers must use the ArriveCAN app before travel and wear a mask in Canadian stations and on board trains while traveling through Canada. Non-Canadian citizens must be fully vaccinated and carry the vaccination record that was uploaded into ArriveCAN. See details on the Government of Canada and Viarail websites, and additional Cantrail thruway bus service Vancouver travel requirements.
Representing the second of three services traveling to Canada, service resumption to Vancouver, BC, follows a resumption of service to Toronto announced earlier this year.
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LONDON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the World Food Travel Association announced the winners of its 2022 Global Culinary Travel Awards to recognize excellence and innovation in culinary products and experiences for travelers. This year's winners are:
Best Emphasis on Wellness & Health in Culinary Travel
1st place – Spa Eastman (Quebec, Canada)
Runner Up – Nomads, Nature & Nurture (Lebanon)
Best Use of Sustainability in Culinary Travel
1st – Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages (Nepal)
Runner Up – Herdade da Malhadinha Nova (Portugal)
Best Celebration of Culinary Culture in Culinary Travel
1st – Jiranileo (Zambia)
Runner Up – Heather's Helsinki (Helsinki, Finland)
Best Focus on Wine & Beverages in Culinary Travel
1st – HaliPuu / Campfire Baristan (Finland)
Runner Up – Cadushy Distillery (Bonaire)
Best Appreciation of Agriculture & Rural in Culinary Travel
1st – La Balade Gourmande (Quebec, Canada)
Runner Up – Conseil de l'industrie bioalimentaire de l'Estrie (Quebec, Canada)
The Global Culinary Travel Awards (first called the FoodTrekking Awards) were introduced by the WFTA in 2015 to set the benchmark for excellence and innovation in our industry. The annual Awards open every March 1, and winners are announced in the fall. This year, 10 winners were chosen from 131 entries from 27 countries who all strove to earn recognition for their business or destination.
The Awards Ceremony will be broadcast online on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 16:00 London UK time. Interested media professionals please get in touch for an invitation.
Culinary travel was officially recognized as a niche industry in 2001 with the publication of a white paper, "Culinary Tourism: The Hidden Harvest." Since then, the industry has experienced tremendous growth in both the quantity and quality of products and experiences for food- and beverage loving-travelers.
ABOUT THE WORLD FOOD TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (WFTA)
The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) was founded in 2003 as a non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) and today is recognized as the world's leading authority on food and beverage tourism. Each year the Association serves nearly 200,000+ professionals in 150+ countries. The WFTA's knowledge, tools and training help trade professionals and organizations to leverage their area's food and beverage products and experiences to help create a strong sense of place, which increases visitor arrivals; destination brand equity; and export demand for their area's food and beverage products. Learn more at www.worldfoodtravel.org.
Media Contact: Erik Wolf (+44) 7827-582 554 help@worldfoodtravel.org
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A Covid worker beat a dog to death in Shanghai after its owner tested positive
By Jessie Yeung and CNN’s Beijing bureau
A pet dog was beaten to death by a health worker in Shanghai in an incident that sparked fury online, offering a glimpse into the growing frustrations of locked-down residents in China’s Covid-19 hotspot.
A video of the beating at a residential compound in the Pudong district of the city was met with horror after going viral Wednesday on Chinese social media.
The clip, which appears to have been filmed by a resident of a nearby building, shows a Covid prevention worker — dressed head to toe in protective gear — chasing the corgi down a street and hitting it three times with a shovel. It then shows the dog lying motionless.
In two photos posted online, the corgi is seen running after a bus said to be taking its owner to an isolation facility. Another photo shows its body being taken away in a plastic bag.
The video and photos have been reposted and deleted by multiple users. CNN cannot identify the original uploader of the video.
The corgi’s owner was in quarantine at the time of the attack, according to state-run magazine China News Weekly, and had released the dog onto the streets after being unable to find anyone to care for the animal in his absence.
All of Shanghai’s 25 million residents are under lockdown until further notice and face several rounds of mass testing. Those who test positive face mandatory isolation.
“In the end, I thought I could let (the corgi) loose outside to become a stray, at least it wouldn’t starve to death,” the owner wrote in an online group, explaining he had no dog food left at home, according to China News Weekly. “I never thought once we had left, it would be beaten to death.”
He claimed a neighborhood committee had declined to help care for the dog, the magazine reported. The committee said it was concerned the corgi could have been infected too.
“At that time, the workers did not consider (the matter) very comprehensively. We will communicate with the owner and offer compensation later,” the committee said in response, according to China News Weekly.
CNN has made several attempts to contact the committee.
The incident spread widely across Chinese social media platform Weibo. One hashtag about the topic was viewed tens of millions of times before it was removed from the highly censored site. The footage prompted shock and anger, with many calling the dog’s killing cruel and unnecessary.
International health authorities have said the risk of transmission from animals to humans is possible but low, and there is no evidence that animals are playing a significant role in the spread of Covid-19 to humans.
And China’s National Health Commission has stated there is so far no evidence of people catching Covid from pets.
“What use is compensation? That is a life,” said one popular post on Weibo.
“Pets are family too,” another user wrote — a sentiment echoed by many others.
Some even voiced something once considered unthinkable within the country: that China’s zero-Covid battle had gone too far.
‘We would rather coexist with a virus’
Throughout the pandemic, China has adhered to a zero-Covid policy that aims to stamp out all clusters and chains of transmission through border controls, mass testing, quarantines and strict lockdowns. It has at times resorted to extreme measures, including separating infected toddlers from parents and barring residents from leaving their homes for weeks on end.
This policy has been broadly popular among the public, with many feeling it was necessary to avoid the high death tolls and economic collapses seen in other countries like the United States or the United Kingdom.
This isn’t the first time a pet has been killed for fear it carries the virus. Three cats met the same fate last September, and another corgi last November. However, at the time, reaction on social media was mixed — though some expressed sympathy and anger, others argued killing the animals was necessary given the pandemic.
This time, the reaction appears vastly different, with most comments online condemning the killing — perhaps a sign of the public’s thinning patience as living conditions deteriorate under lockdown.
Many Shanghai residents have complained of being unable to access basic supplies like food and medicine. There have been incidents reported of non-Covid patients with other emergencies dying before they could receive medical attention. And these frustrations have only been exacerbated by mixed messaging from Shanghai’s government, which had insisted just two weeks ago that it had no plans for a citywide lockdown.
For some, the corgi’s death was the last straw.
One Weibo user mocked the neighborhood committee’s response: “It’s been two years, and they still think (the corgi) has the virus. Are these people not from Earth?”
Another user put it more bluntly: “We would rather coexist with a virus than with this vicious and perverted person.”
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Burn pits legislation nears finish line with House approval
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Wednesday approved a significant expansion of health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The 342-88 vote all but assures the measure will soon go to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The Senate will have to vote again because of a technical fix the House made to the bill, but the essence of the bill is the same as the one senators overwhelmingly passed last month.
The bill contains two major components. First, it extends the grace period by which military veterans serving near burn pits can get medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Their eligibility for VA care will double from five years after their discharge to 10 years.
Second, the legislation directs the VA to presume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit exposure, allowing veterans to obtain disability payments to compensate for their injury without having to prove the illness was a result of their service. Currently, more than 70% of disability claims related to burn pit exposure are denied by the VA due to lack of evidence, scientific data and information from the Defense Department.
“Think of the injustice of that,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of the denial rate.
“Never again should veterans be made to suffer the indignity of fighting their own government,” added Rep. Mark Takano, the Democratic chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
The bill is projected to increase federal spending by about $283 billion over 10 years and does not include offsetting spending cuts or tax increases to help pay for it. An earlier version the House approved in March cost more than $320 billion over 10 years, but senators trimmed some of the costs early on by phasing in certain benefit enhancements.
Those changes brought on board more House Republicans, such as Rep. Mike Bost, the ranking Republican on the veterans panel. He said the latest version also helps ensure the VA has the staff capacity to meet the additional demand it will be facing.
“It reflects bipartisan negotiations and input from VA, who is ultimately responsible for putting it into practice,” Bost said.
Still, many Republicans were not on board. All 88 no votes came from Republican lawmakers. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said the concerns about toxic exposure are real and need to be addressed, but “we have to address the issue in this body of spending money we don’t have.”
“We’re undermining the sacrifice of the very veterans that we say that we are helping with this measure, by not doing it fiscally responsible,” Roy said.
The legislation would also benefit many Vietnam War-era veterans by including high blood pressure on the list of conditions presumed to have been caused by exposure to Agent Orange. And it would extend Agent Orange presumptions to veterans who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam and American Samoa.
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NEWARK, N.J., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), the global alternative asset management company founded by Sherrese Clarke Soares, has acquired the recorded music rights catalog of Country megastar Brad Paisley.
Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre's most talented and decorated male solo artists. Over the past 20+ years, Paisley's songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, among many others.
A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 24 No. 1 hits, and in the mid- 2000's became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. Honored as a CMA Entertainer of the Year his past works have amassed nearly 4 billion on-demand streams.
A prolific entertainer, Paisley's first prime-time ABC television special, Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special garnered over 18.1 million viewers. Paisley continues to collaborate with Peyton Manning in a multi-year ad campaign with Nationwide insurance and partners with Boot Barn® to develop Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley, an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts.
HarbourView has been extremely active since launching just nine months ago, acquiring over 35 catalogs to date. The firm's distinctly diverse portfolio features thousands of titles spanning numerous genres and decades. Most recently the company acquired the catalogs of rock band Hollywood Undead, multi-GRAMMY Award winning duo Dre & Vidal, and global superstar Luis Fonsi.
Focused on investment opportunities in the media and entertainment space, HarbourView combines decades of industry experience and investing expertise, supported by an experienced team to present a fresh take on investment management, built on intellectual curiosity.
The company strives to be the standard for excellence and integrity in investing in assets and companies driven by premier intellectual property, with expertise in and around esoteric asset classes, including in music, film, TV, and sports.
Fox Rothschild LLP served as legal counsel to HarbourView in the transaction. Brad Paisley is represented by Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Jess L. Rosen.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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