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What’s the best chocolate fountain?
Americans love chocolate — the average American consumes about 14 ounces of it every month. And one of the most creative and entertaining ways to eat chocolate is a fountain.
Introduced 30 years ago, chocolate fountains — sometimes called fondue fountains — cycle melted chocolate over flat tiers to create a waterfall effect. People can dip fruit, pretzels, fudge, marshmallows and other solid food items into the waves of melted chocolate. Some fountains can also be used for cheese and barbecue sauce.
The best fountain is the Nostalgia Chocolate Fondue Fountain, which features four tiers and a large basin.
What to know before you buy a chocolate fountain
They can be noisy
A common consumer complaint is that the pump or auger system used to pull chocolate to the top of the fountain is noisy. Look for fountains that advertise low volume or silent motors.
They can be unsteady
If the fountain base is off-center, the flow of chocolate is interrupted and the cascade can become uneven, making the fountain wobbly. Look for chocolate fountains with adjustable feet so you can make sure the base is sturdy even on tabletops or countertops that aren’t level. Keep an eye on the fountain over the course of a gathering in case it gets bumped unexpectedly. You may stop a spill before it starts if you can re-level the fountain.
They can be messy
Flowing chocolate is a wonderful thing, but it can also be messy for guests and their host. Provide guests with plates and cocktail napkins to ensure that drips of melted chocolate don’t get on clothes, shoes or furniture. When the party is over, clean the basin before the chocolate hardens. Look for fountains with dishwasher-safe components.
What to look for in a quality chocolate fountain
Material
The two main materials used in chocolate fountains are stainless steel and plastic. Most commercial fountains are made entirely from stainless steel, while many for home use are manufactured from plastic with a stainless steel bowl. Plastic is easier to clean, but stainless steel lasts longer.
Heat control
There are some things you may cycle through a fountain that don’t require heating, such as ketchup or frosting. Some fountains have a turn-off switch for the heating element to assist with this.
Lift system
The two systems for lifting melted chocolate to the top tier are an electric pump and a motorized auger. Both work well with chocolate, but a pump can easily get clogged with cheese or barbecue sauce, so if you plan to use your fountain for other types of sauces, look for fountains with an auger.
Basin size
Most home fountain basins can hold 1 to 4 pounds of melted chocolate. One pound typically serves 10 guests. Look for fountains that best fit your normal dinner party size.
Built-in level
Some fountains come with a built-in level that shows when the fountain is straight. This helps with adjusting the feet and ensures an even flow of chocolate. If you purchase a fountain without a built-in level, have a handheld level nearby.
How much you can expect to spend on a chocolate fountain
Most chocolate fountains made for home entertainment cost $35-$70. Commercial-grade fountains used for large gatherings cost over $100.
Chocolate fountain FAQ
Can I use all kinds of chocolate in my fountain?
A. You will need chocolate made for melting in the fountain. This chocolate has a higher level of vegetable oil than off-the-shelf chocolate — about a half-cup of oil per pound of chocolate. This type of chocolate is usually available where the fountains are sold.
What is the best way to get the chocolate to melt?
A. Cooking experts recommend preheating the base of the fountain and melting your chocolate ahead of time in a microwave oven. Most fountains keep melted chocolate warm but are not hot enough to melt it from a solid state.
Is there anything that shouldn’t be dipped in a fountain?
A. Anything that easily crumbles, such as cake or soft cookies, shouldn’t be used with a chocolate fountain. Over time the crumbs will begin to accumulate in the tiers, which will make the fountain look unattractive. For fountains that use a pump, the crumbs could also clog the system.
What’s the best chocolate fountain to buy?
Top chocolate fountain
Nostalgia Chocolate Fondue Fountain
What you need to know: This stylish fountain has four tiers that provide an elegant cascade and also can be used for barbecue sauce and cheese.
What you’ll love: A stainless steel bowl retains heat to keep chocolate flowing. The fountain uses an auger instead of a pump. It has a 2-pound capacity perfect for parties and is easily disassembled for cleaning.
What you should consider: The auger can be noisy while operating.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top chocolate fountain
Nostalgia 3-Tier Chocolate Fountain
What you need to know: This compact fountain is perfect for table settings and highlighting any special occasion.
What you’ll love: The simple design requires pouring melted chocolate into the base and flipping a switch — the fountain does the rest. An auger carries the chocolate upward. The fountain can also be used for barbecue sauce and cheese.
What you should consider: The 24-ounce capacity is a bit smaller than some hosts want for their parties.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
Worth checking out
NutriChef 3-Tier Chocolate Fondue Fountain
What you need to know: This fountain produces three tiers of flowing chocolate and fits in tight spaces around the house.
What you’ll love: Designed for counters or kitchen tables and standing just over 13 inches tall, this fountain can be placed anywhere. It features a 16-ounce capacity that warms to 140 degrees.
What you should consider: There were some reports of inconsistent temperature control for warming the chocolate.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
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CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Human Reproduction (IHR) welcomes Dr. Karissa Hammer to their leading fertility practice headquartered in Chicago, IL with six locations throughout Chicagoland and Indiana. IHR is a member of Pinnacle Fertility, the fastest-growing network of physician-directed fertility practices in the US. Dr. Karissa Hammer is now accepting new patient consultations.
"I'm excited and honored to join the IHR team," shares Dr. Hammer. "IHR and Pinnacle Fertility's approach of collaboration and patient-first care is one that I wholeheartedly believe in. We have the best doctors in the world collectively working together to elevate science, technology, and treatment and provide our patients with a seamless journey and the best possible chance to build the families of their dreams."
Dr. Karissa Hammer is a board-eligible Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist who completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Prior to joining the IHR team, Dr. Hammer earned her bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt University, attended medical school at Rush University, and also completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rush University. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Devoted to being an expert in her field, Dr. Hammer has contributed to 15 scientific publications and book chapters and has received numerous accolades for both her clinical skill and research while at Harvard. Her research interests include the impact of Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) on IVF outcomes, the impact of environmental and psychosocial influences on fertility, and effective methods for medical education in REI practice. She is one of the inaugural Surgical Scholars within the Society of Reproductive Surgeons and is passionate about minimally invasive surgical methods to preserve and enhance fertility.
Dr. Hammer provides comprehensive fertility services alongside the IHR physician team, including:
- Fertility evaluation, diagnostic testing, and semen analysis
- hysterosalpingogram (HSG),
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
- in vitro fertilization (IVF),
- Donor Sperm
- Donor Egg
- Gestational Surrogacy
- Embryo Donation and Adoption
- Genetic Testing
- Fertility Preservation and Egg Freezing
- LGBTQ+ family building
"We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Hammer to the IHR physician team," shares Dr. Ilan Tur-Kaspa, IHR's Founder and Co-Medical Director, "Her commitment and compassion for providing personalized fertility care align perfectly with our values at IHR and Pinnacle Fertility."
Patients may now schedule a new patient consultation with Dr. Karissa Hammer by submitting a request online or calling the office at (312) 288-6420.
About Institiute for Human Reproduction
Founded in 2004, Institute for Human Reproduction (IHR) is an industry-leading fertility center headquartered in Chicago, IL, that has provided comprehensive patient-centered care for two decades. Led by two world-renowned fertility specialists and visionaries, Dr. Ilan Tur-Kaspa and Dr. David Cohen, the IHR team is comprised of five physicians and six locations. IHR is passionate about finding success for growing families and prioritizing their patient's well-being on their journey every step of the way.
Visit IHRfertility.com to learn more about locations and services.
About Pinnacle Fertility
Pinnacle Fertility is the nation's fastest-growing physician-centric fertility care platform, supporting high-performing fertility clinics and comprehensive fertility service providers nationwide. Under a united mission of fulfilling dreams by building families, Pinnacle clinics offer innovative technology and processes, compassionate patient care, and comprehensive fertility treatment services, ensuring families receive a high-touch experience on their path to parenthood.
For more information about Pinnacle Fertility, visit pinnaclefertility.com
Contact:
Walt Conrad
wconrad@pinnaclefertility.com
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Demonstrates variety of surfable waves possible in new and existing pools and lagoons
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ka'ana Wave Co. celebrated the launch of their CM7-Series wave machines with a pop-up surf park at Britannia Beach, British Columbia. Their ground-breaking technology represents a new class of artificial surf attraction, one that creates a variety of deep-water surf waves, in new and existing pools and lagoons. With this technology, the company aims to break down barriers to entry and make surfing more accessible for everyone.
The pop-up surf park was an opportunity for Ka'ana to reveal the company's first wave shapes, develop CM7 safety protocols, and collect feedback about the surf experience from over 250 people including industry insiders, professional athletes, developers, city planners, architects, resort planners and aquatic designers.
Shaping waves at 60 to 70 per cent of the machine's capacity, Ka'ana Wave Co. showcased the world's first stationary, bathymetry-agnostic, artificial surf waves at the event. These waves included a right break barrel, boat wake, and river jump.
"This has never been done before, so the pop-up surf park was a chance for us to learn and a chance to demonstrate the CM7-Series delivers a surf experience that is both safe and incredibly fun for everyone," says Jamie Watson, Ka'ana Wave Co. Chief Executive Officer. "The event was a huge success and validated much of what we anticipated but could not know without putting people on the waves. The pop-up was also a chance for us to share this huge milestone and memorable experience with our family, friends, and with stakeholders in the surf park space.
A massive thanks to our friends and partners that helped build the park, to the folks that came out to ride the waves, and to the community of Britannia Beach! Your contribution truly helped make this event one for the books."
Ka'ana Wave Co., based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, helps hotels, resorts, waterparks, municipalities, and mixed-use developments generate revenues with an award-winning surf attraction that creates a variety of waves in a variety of new and existing pools and lagoons. CM7-Series wave machines won first place in the Best New Product category at IAAPA's Brass Ring Awards in 2021.
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The Mount Airy, N.C. heating and cooling company rolls out a new logo, truck wraps and website while maintaining its award-winning customer service
MOUNT AIRY, N.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J's HVAC Unlimited, an expert heating and cooling services company serving the residents of Mount Airy, N.C. since 2005, announced today that it is rebranding its image with a fresh, modern look and a new name but will continue to build upon the excellent customer care that has earned it the best HVAC company in the Mount Airy News for the past 10 out of 11 years.
The company is also changing its name to Jay's Heating, Air & Plumbing to reflect its new focus.
"We'll be sporting a new brand, new truck wraps and a new website for our new era of continued outstanding customer service," said Jamie Vaughan, owner of Jay's Heating, Air & Plumbing. "We've been known for our fire and ice logo for years but felt it was time to modernize our brand with an updated look that is sure to turn heads. Our new name also reflects some of the expanded services we plan to introduce over the coming year."
Vaughan's love of the trades comes from a long family history of working in the HVAC industry. His grandfather started a heating and cooling company in the 1920s where Vaughan's father also learned the trade before starting his own company. Then Vaughan followed suit, working for his father for more than 10 years before starting J's HVAC in 2005.
"I learned the trade from a young age and have always sought to provide the best customer service I can for my customers," he said. "That includes keeping up with new technology and trends that help the customer get better service. We want our image to reflect our commitment to industry innovation."
Vaughan said some of the new trucks are already out on the road and the Mount Airy community can expect to see the new logo soon. A crisp website explaining the company's services will soon follow.
The company's employees have more than 50 years of combined experience in the industry and its team members carry a number of certifications from the top manufacturers in the HVAC world. Jay's provides a number of services including residential and commercial HVAC care, planned maintenance agreements, aeroseal duct sealing, generators, duct cleaning, mold removal and more.
For more information about Jay's Heating, Air & Plumbing, call them at (336) 690-5253 or visit their website at www.jayisontheway.com.
Jay's Heating, Air & Plumbing has provided expert heating and cooling services for residents in Mount Airy and surrounding areas since 2005. The company's A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects their commitment to providing exceptional service throughout the installation, repair or maintenance process. Jay's strives to help its customers work within a budget without sacrificing quality. Jay's offers flat rate pricing and financing options for qualified customers. Jay's in Mount Airy is a Trane Comfort Specialist, a Lennox dealer and provides repair and maintenance services for all models of heating and cooling equipment. The company is also a Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor. For more information, visit their website at www.jayisontheway.com.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Paradigm has been invited to present results from the mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) program, with an oral presentation at the XVII International Conference on Lysosomal Diseases (ICLD 2023), to be held in Sydney, Australia, February 20-21, 2023.
- Dr Drago Bratkovic, Head of the Metabolic Clinic at the Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital, will present the research entitled: Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium: A Potential Treatment to Improve Bone and Joint Manifestations of Mucopolysaccharidosis I.
- Three of the four subjects included in Paradigm's open-label phase 2 trial of pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) in MPS-I have completed the 48-week study, with a 6-month treatment extension available.
- Preliminary data from the MPS-I study were previously presented at the 14th International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism in Sydney in 2021 and indicated favourable clinical responses and overall tolerance to PPS.
- In Paradigm's MPS-VI phase 2 trial based in Brazil, 50% of the planned number of subjects have been recruited to the 24-week study comparing PPS to placebo in a blinded, randomised and controlled trial.
- The Safety Monitoring Physician for the MPS-VI study confirmed successful evaluation of subjects aged 16 and above and the study is now scheduled to assess PPS in two younger cohorts (9 to 16 years, then following another safety review, 5 to 9 years).
- During the Bio International Partnering conference in June 2022, Paradigm saw significant interest in its rare disease clinical development program. Paradigm is currently exploring strategic partnerships to progress current and future clinical studies to further evaluate PPS as a treatment to address the critical unmet need in MPS patients.
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) ("Paradigm" or "the Company"), a late-stage drug development company, is pleased to announce that it is scheduled to present data from the open-label phase 2 study of pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) for mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS-I) as an oral presentation at the 2023 ICLD meeting. Paradigm is also pleased to provide an update on the ongoing multi-centre double-blind randomised phase 2 study comparing PPS to placebo in mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS-VI) patients.
The mucopolysaccharidoses and related disorders belong to a group of more than 40 inherited lysosomal storage diseases. Lysosomes are the recycling centres of all cells that break down excess or worn-out cell parts with their digestive enzymes. Mucopolysaccharidoses disorders are due to errors with one of the enzymes that break down and recycle glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), previously known as mucopolysaccharides. As these waste products cannot be eliminated, they accumulate within the lysosomes of virtually every type of cell in the body, causing cells, tissues, and organs to function abnormally, leading to progressive damage. The heart, bones, joints, respiratory system, and central nervous system, including cognitive function, may eventually be affected. In most cases, symptoms are not apparent at birth, but emerge gradually as a result of defective lysosomal storage and resulting cell damage over time (1,2). Eleven different types of mucopolysaccharidosis have been described, where each is the result of a deficiency in one of the enzymes in the glycosaminoglycan degradation pathway.
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I is a relentlessly progressive and potentially fatal rare genetic disorder with a spectrum of disease. It is caused by reduction or absence in the amount of enzyme responsible for the catabolism (break down) of glycosaminoglycans, resulting in the progressive GAG accumulation in tissues. The disorder causes problems with neurological, skeletal, and cardiovascular development.
There is no cure and children born with the most severe form of MPS-I do not typically survive beyond 10 years of age without treatment. Current standard treatments include bone marrow transplant and enzyme replacement therapy to address the underlying cause of the disease.
Paradigm is partnering with the Adelaide Women and Children's Hospital in South Australia for a study evaluating PPS as an adjunctive therapy to enzyme replacement therapy and/or haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in an open-label, single-centre, phase 2 trial. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate safety and tolerability of PPS over an initial 48-week period, with a 6-month treatment extension available, in patients treated with the current standard of care. Secondary and exploratory objectives include examining the effects of PPS on pain, function, and quality of life, pharmacokinetics, biomarkers, and inflammatory processes.
Four patients with this rare disease have been enrolled, and three have completed the 48-week treatment regimen with no serious adverse events reported to date. Interim results presented at the 14th International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism in Sydney (2021) indicated an overall trend toward providing meaningful improvements in pain, function, activities of daily living, and overall improvement in quality of life (3). PPS was well tolerated at weekly doses of 0.75 and 1.5 mg/kg for 47 weeks.
The data from the clinical trial participants treated to date is due to be presented at ICLD 2023 to be held in Sydney, Australia, February 20-21, 2023, by Dr Drago Bratkovic, Head of the Metabolic Clinic at the Adelaide Women and Children's hospital. The presentation of the research is titled: Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium: A Potential Treatment to Improve Bone and Joint Manifestations of Mucopolysaccharidosis I. The presentation will report on the safety and effect of pentosan polysulfate sodium in MPS-1 subjects along with clinical data including the clinical endpoints of pain, joint function, activities of daily living and biomarkers of disease.
Paradigm's Global Head of Safety and Head of the MPS program, Dr. Michael Imperiale, said, "Current MPS therapies are essential for MPS patients, however, they don't provide relief from the daily pain and discomfort caused by their disorders. We are very excited by the global recognition of Paradigm's clinical development in this rare disease and the opportunity to present the exciting work we are undertaking at the International Conference on Lysosomal Diseases early next year."
Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI, also known as Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome, is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder that affects between 0.36 and 1.30 of every 100,000 live births(4). It results in the development of multisystem clinical manifestations. Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI disorders range from very slowly to rapidly progressing, depending on the specific disease-causing mutation.
Current treatments for MPS VI patients include enzyme replacement therapy, however MPS-VI patients undergoing this therapy continue to report ongoing stiffness, pain, and inflammation. The current standards of care are not adequate in treating the pain associated with joint inflammation and musculoskeletal issues.
Brazil has one of the highest rates of MPS-VI and researchers there are evaluating the use of Paradigm's PPS to treat MPS-VI patients in a phase 2 study. The study is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of PPS in patients with MPS-VI. According to the study protocol, approximately 12 patients will be randomised 2:1 to receive PPS or placebo. Participants are dosed weekly for 24-weeks with the primary endpoint being safety. The secondary endpoints are improvements in pain and function. The study is the largest of its kind in the world and has attracted the interest of medical researchers and MPS patient advocacy groups globally.
To date, three adult subjects have been enrolled in the study and fifty-two weeks of cumulative data across the subjects have been assessed. Under the clinical protocol, a mandated safety review has been completed with no serious adverse events reported. This is a key milestone for the phase 2 study, which now allows the inclusion of subjects aged 9 to 16 years to assess the safety and tolerability of PPS among paediatric populations. An additional safety review will be completed once 3 patients in this age group have been enrolled and reach the specified timepoint.
A positive additional safety review will support the inclusion of subjects in the 5- to 9-year- old age group. These additional age groups are highly relevant to future potential therapeutic registration as the disease is detected and can manifest early in children and adolescents. Additionally, a 5-year extension program is being offered to subjects who, after completion of the trial, are deemed by their physician to benefit from ongoing treatment per local regulatory requirements.
Paradigm's CEO, Marco Polizzi, said, "Alongside our robust osteoarthritis clinical program, Paradigm is proud to work with specialists in the field of lysosomal storage diseases to potentially enable MPS sufferers to function more easily in their day-to-day activities. We are continuing discussions to progress the development of PPS for patients with MPS and believe that this data will contribute to planning and design for the registration of injectable PPS as an adjunctive therapeutic option for patients with MPS-I and MPS-VI."
Dr Donna Skerrett (Chief Medical Officer) and Dr Michael Imperiale (Global Head of Safety and Head of MPS) attended the BIO International partnering conference that was held in June in San Diego. Dr Skerrett delivered a presentation on Paradigm's clinical development program and with Dr Imperiale undertook many one-on-one meetings with potential partner companies. During the conference Paradigm saw significant interest in its rare disease clinical development program. Paradigm is currently exploring strategic partnerships to progress current and future clinical studies to further evaluate PPS as a treatment to address the critical unmet need of ongoing musculoskeletal symptoms in this rare patient population.
Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals LTD (ASX: PAR) is a late-stage drug development company whose mission is to develop and commercialise Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium for the treatment of pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders driven by injury, inflammation, aging, degenerative disease, infection, or genetic predisposition. Paradigm is also exploring proof-of-concept studies for the use of PPS in respiratory and heart failure indications.
This Company announcement contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding anticipated commencement dates or completions dates of preclinical or clinical trials, regulatory developments and regulatory approval. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees or predictions of future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, and which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements contained in this presentation. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
- Kobayashi H. Recent trends in mucopolysaccharidosis research. J Hum Genet. 2019 Feb;64(2):127–37.
- Peters H, Ellaway C, Nicholls K, Reardon K, Szer J. Treatable lysosomal storage diseases in the advent of disease-specific therapy. Intern Med J. 2020 Nov;50 Suppl 4:5–27.
- ASX Release 23rd November 2021: Positive interim data from phase 2 rare disease trial presented at international medical congress.
- Muenzer J. Overview of the mucopolysaccharidoses. Rheumatology. 2011 Dec 1;50(suppl 5):v4–12.
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VIDEO: 68-year-old woman rescued after her car plunges off cliff
Published: Apr. 13, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT|Updated: 49 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (KABC) - A woman in Southern California was rescued Wednesday morning after her car went over the side of a cliff in Griffith Park.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, rescuers were called to assist a 68-year-old woman whose car went off the side of the road at about 7:20 a.m.
The extent of her injuries was not immediately known but she was airlifted from the scene in a helicopter for medical attention, according to emergency crews.
Police did not immediately release the details on how the woman’s car ended up at the bottom of the hill.
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The 2023 model is Living Vehicle's most self-sufficient trailer to date. The game-changing integrated water from air system allows owners to stay off-grid longer than ever before.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After much anticipation, Living Vehicle, a luxury electric travel trailer with impressively powerful off-grid capabilities, announces its 2023 model, bringing the company closer than ever to its ultimate goal of achieving a Net-Zero offering. The Living Vehicle 2023 Travel Trailer allows owners to travel far away from campgrounds and overcrowded RV parks. The 2023 Living Vehicle is a traveling solar power plant capable of creating an endless water supply to allow its owners to remain off-grid longer than ever before.
The 2023 Living Vehicle is the first vehicle (trailer or otherwise) to produce its water with the innovative Watergen water system that uses humidity in the air to create potable water. With more solar power than most traditional homes, this technologically independent trailer is the epitome of luxury unplugged™ with a robust LVEngergy power system, offering complete energy independence to power all onboard equipment. The 2023 model makes it possible for anyone, even professionals in the most demanding creative industries, to work anywhere with the Creative Studio, a mobile office jam-packed with state-of-the-art technology from Apple.
Living Vehicle blends autonomous technology and enduring, sustainable power with stunning, functional architecture to push the limits of modern nomadic living. The 2023 model is the most powerful trailer currently on the market and boasts luxe furnishings, gourmet appliances, seemingly endless storage space, and spa-like bathing. Living Vehicle's founders, Matthew and Joanna Hofmann, created Living Vehicle from their own firsthand experiences to challenge the status quo of living, traveling, and working from the road so the modern nomad can live without compromise.
"The 2023 Living Vehicle breaks down barriers for nomadic homeowners. It is our most powerful trailer to date, thanks to our proprietary LVEnergy system. Being able to create our water from air is monumental and allows travelers not to be limited by the size of their water tanks while on the go," said Matthew Hofmann. "Conventional trailer design is fundamentally a short-term solution designed for recreation, which in the end, is why they are called recreational vehicles, or RVs. Nomadic Living Vehicle homeowners enjoy both form and function with the freedom to remain safe, healthy, and connected longer while exploring the best and most remote destinations in North America without ever having to plug into a campsite or fill up their water tanks. Our vision for Living Vehicle is to support the best possible life, literally creating the very resources we as humans need – completely free from the grid."
Watergen water-air generator is paired with Living Vehicle's oversized water tank, multiple redundant power sources, energy storage packs and off-road capabilities, allowing owners to comfortably extend their freedom on the road and in remote locations, longer than ever before. Access to 24-7 potable water is a central pillar in the ability to remain off-grid. As pioneers for the industry, Living Vehicle partnered with Watergen, leaders in sustainability, innovation, and luxury, offering the ultimate water from air technology, to fully integrate this system into the 2023 Living Vehicle structure. By partnering with Watergen and seamlessly incorporating the technology into its models, Living Vehicle has become one of just 15 companies worldwide to experience Watergen's on-the-go water generator integrated system.
The production of drinking water from humidity in the air via Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) is undeniably the best water extraction solution available today. The 2023 model units with Watergen give owners the independence and freedom to enjoy top-quality, mineral-rich water from the comfort of their Living Vehicle wherever their off-grid journeys take them, even in the most arid and remote locations. The technology also naturally reduces the vehicle owner's carbon footprint and plastic pollution by eliminating single-use plastic containers and transportation-related supply chain pollution.
Producing enough water for an entire family, the technology saves storage space, allows for ease of preparation for travel, extends the time one can spend off-grid, and eliminates the hassle of finding water sources en route. The INside system requires minor maintenance and provides up to 5 gallons of clean drinkable water per day.
"Watergen is proud to partner with Living Vehicle for the first mobile application to provide water on the go," said Michael Mirilashvili, President of Watergen. "This innovation now available in the 2023 Living Vehicle has been in the works for years and brings us closer to our vision to provide clean, safe, and sustainable drinking water around the clock, from any location."
Also made possible by Living Vehicle's energy-generating resources powered by the sun is the Living Vehicle Creative Studio, available in the 2023 model. The Living Vehicle Creative Studio is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology from Apple. These products allow modern professionals, who are heavily reliant on powerful hardware, to perform their job from anywhere. Living Vehicle is the only off-grid trailer with the power and devices to run a technology-reliant business harmoniously from the utmost remote locations without compromising on equipment or location.
Each Creative Studio comes fully loaded with a range of configurable hardware. The visual center of the Studio highlights Apple's Pro Display XDR, which features a 32-inch Retina 6K screen, or the Studio Display, an immersive 27-inch 5K Retina display. To power the Studio, options include a 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro or M1 Max, which delivers game-changing performance and battery life, and features a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, a wide array of ports, a 1080p camera, industry-leading studio-quality mics, and a high-fidelity, six-speaker sound system.
For the ultimate dream studio experience, the Creative Studio may be configured with the Mac Studio with M1 Max or M1 Ultra, the world's most powerful chip in a personal computer. Like the mobile office, the entire Creative Studio is mounted above an 80" walnut one or two-person desk that can be effortlessly lowered without disturbing the active workspace, revealing a queen-sized Memory-Foam bed.
Now available for order at a base price of $339,995, all orders are custom manufactured with a 10–12-month lead time. The 2023 Living Vehicle is available in 3 models differentiated according to capability and amenities, including: CORE, MAX, and PRO, with the PRO being the flagship Living Vehicle.
For more information or order a 2023 Living Vehicle, please contact Living Vehicle at (805) 618-2462, or visit https://www.livingvehicle.com/ and @livingvehicle. High-resolution images are available here.
Founded in 2017, Living Vehicle blends modern architecture and technology to create the ultimate luxury travel trailer. Quality comes first in these high-end adaptable spaces that allow you to live, travel, work, and seek adventure off-grid in any environment. With a passion for freedom, wellness, and sustainability, the company works every day toward a vision of a completely self-sufficient, net-zero mobile living space. For more information, visit https://www.livingvehicle.com/.
Watergen is an Israel-based company, owned by businessman and philanthropist Michael Mirilashvili, whose mission is to provide clean, safe drinking water to anyone and everywhere in the world. Watergen's patented technology extracts water from air in a highly efficient manner. By using food-grade materials and a multi-step cleaning and filtration process, it becomes a safe and delicious source of drinking water, without extracting and filtering ground water. Various forms and solutions can be implemented, addressing a wide variety of needs and locations. The water generator can be powered by any energy source, including solar panels, to make it 100% off-grid and 100% sustainable. The advanced technology makes it possible to produce water even in extremely arid climates, with just 20% humidity. For more information, visit https://www.watergen.com/.
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Exploratory Analysis from the SURPASS-4 Trial Data for Kidney Function with Tirzepatide Compared to Insulin Glargine
NEW ORLEANS, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A pre-specified exploratory analysis from the SURPASS-4 trial showed tirzepatide, a novel once-weekly medication for the treatment of diabetes, improved kidney outcomes for adults with type 2 diabetes who have increased cardiovascular risk. SURPASS-4 was part of the SURPASS global clinical development program for Eli Lilly and Company's tirzepatide. Findings were presented at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA).
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common complication of type 2 diabetes, a condition that worsens over time and can cause the kidneys to fail. With one in three adults with diabetes impacted by CKD, there is an unmet need for new therapies to reduce the development and progression of CKD in patients with diabetes.
This pre-specific exploratory analysis of SURPASS-4 evaluated the progression to pre-specified kidney endpoints between tirzepatide and titrated daily insulin glargine (iGlar). The rate of decline in kidney function and urinary albumin excretion were used as outcomes. The clinical endpoint was a decline of 40% or more from baseline, renal death, progression to end-stage renal disease analyzed with and without new onset macroalbuminuria as additional component. A total of 1,995 patients were enrolled, with a mean age of 63.6 years and blood glucose (blood sugar) level, or A1C, of 8.5%. Patients were followed up to 104 weeks.
The results show tirzepatide participants experienced fewer renal complications, compared to those that received insulin. In particular, the rates of new onset of macroalbuminuria, a signal of poor renal outcomes, were significantly lower in the tirzepatide arm (Hazard Ratio = 0.41). Additionally, in individuals with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk, tirzepatide reduced the rate of kidney function loss and the amount of urinary protein excretion, a risk marker for progression of CKD.
"With these exploratory findings of SURPASS-4, we are seeing the results of combined GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists on the kidney function of patients with type 2 diabetes for the very first time," said H.J. L. Heerspink, PhD, PharmD, University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands. "The findings will be of interest to physicians treating people with diabetes who may have chronic kidney disease"
Tirzepatide is a novel, once-weekly injectable glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that integrates the actions of the GIP and GLP-1 incretins into a single molecule, representing a new class of medicines for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In the U.S., tirzepatide is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Research presentation details:
Dr. Hiddo L Heerspink and study investigators presented the findings of the trial during the session listed below:
- Advancing Therapeutics for Diabetic Kidney Disease—Top Research Abstracts (With ADA Presidents' Select Abstract Presentation): Effects of Tirzepatide vs. Insulin Glargine 100 U/mL on Kidney Outcomes in Participants with Type 2 Diabetes in SURPASS-4
- Presented on Friday, June 3 from 4:15–4:30 p.m. CT
For more information, please contact the ADA Scientific Sessions media team onsite at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from June 3–7 by phone at 504-670-4902, or by email at SciSessionsPress@diabetes.org.
About the ADA's Scientific Sessions
The ADA's 82nd Scientific Sessions, the world's largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, will be a hybrid event held June 3–7, 2022 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Leading physicians, scientists, and health care professionals from around the world will unveil cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations, and advances toward a cure for diabetes. We are eager to get back to safely participating in person and networking with colleagues while hearing the latest scientific advances and groundbreaking research presentations. Learn more and register at scientificsessions.diabetes.org and join the Scientific Sessions conversation on social media using #ADA2022.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 81 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
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Democrats push for 1st semi-automatic gun ban in 20 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats began pushing ahead Wednesday with legislation that would ban certain semi-automatic weapons as they considered their most far-reaching response yet to this summer’s spate of mass shootings.
Democrats hope that the 100-page bill moving through the Judiciary Committee will pass the House before the August break. But that is far from assured, with moderates in the party, especially those hailing from politically divided swing districts, wary of a vote on sweeping gun controls ahead of the November midterm elections — especially when the bill has little chance of becoming law due to opposition in the Senate.
The renewed push for a ban on assault-type weapons comes nearly two decades after Congress allowed similar restrictions to lapse. The original ban passed in 1994, led by then-Sen. Joe Biden, and banned certain semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity magazines, though it exempted an estimated 1.5 million of those weapons and 25 million that were already owned by Americans.
In the nearly three decades since, mass shootings have become chillingly commonplace in the United States, with semi-automatic weapons often used in attacks on schools, workplaces, public spaces, stores, churches and other places where people gather.
“An assault weapon’s only purpose is to kill people efficiently,” Nadler, D-NY., said Wednesday as the committee took up the measures. “It is time to protect our communities and to ban them once more.”
Democrats on the committee played haunting audio of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., during which 17 people were killed and 17 more wounded. Dozens of rapid-fire shots could be heard in the course of just 1 minute and 18 seconds along with the distressed screams of those trying to escape.
“There are more guns than people in this country, more mass shootings than days in the year. This is a uniquely American problem, and assault weapons only magnify the epidemic,” the bill’s sponsor, Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., said as the audio concluded.
The hearing Wednesday also comes in the wake of a July 4 mass shooting at a parade in Highland, Illinois and back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas.
The carnage in south Texas killed 19 school-age children, some of whose bodies were unidentifiable to their parents. Facing pressure to act, Congress last month passed the most significant gun violence measure in decades. It included background checks for gun buyers 18 to 21 years old as well as allocating state funding to enact local “red flag” laws.
But the bill fell far short of the steps Biden and Democrats say are needed to curb the nation’s epidemic of gun violence. Many say the killing won’t stop until more stringent controls on guns are enacted.
“We’re paying for these weapons of war on our streets with the blood of our children sitting in our schools,” Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., whose 17-year-old son was shot and killed at a gas station in 2012, said during the hearing.
“We are reasonable people and this is a reasonable effort,” added Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas. “I look forward to pursuing the debate and saying enough is enough. We love our children. I demand relief.”
Republicans on the committee objected to the proposal, calling it an attack on Second Amendment rights.
“Democrats know this legislation will not reduce violent crime or reduce the likelihood of mass shootings, but they are obsessed with attacking law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment liberties,” said Rep. Jim Jordan, the top Republican on the committee. “For over 30 years, the Democrats have been running a propaganda campaign to make people believe that ‘assault weapons’ are a specific class of firearms that no one needs.”
Cicilline pushed back, saying the Second Amendment protection is not without limits. He said the Democratic proposal is focused on assault-style rifles, which are not what the majority of guns law-abiding Americans buy and own.
“Dangerous military weapons that were created to fight on the battlefield and slaughter enemies do not belong in the neighborhoods and schools and movie theaters where we live,” he added.
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Associated Press writer Kevin Freking contributed to this report.
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Joni Mitchell, 78, graces stage after 2 decades away
NEWPORT, RI (AP) — Surprise! Joni Mitchell is back onstage.
The folk legend performed her first full-length concert in two decades on Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, The Boston Globe reported. Mitchell has contended with health complications since suffering an aneurysm in 2015, and her last full show was in late 2002, according to reports.
Seated in a wingback chair and wearing a blue beret and sunglasses, Mitchell joined festival headliner Brandi Carlile and a bevy of other artists, including Wynonna Judd, Allison Russell and Marcus Mumford. It was Mitchell’s first Newport festival performance since 1969.
This was, Carlile explained, a recreation of the “Joni Jam” musical gatherings that have brought famous friends like Elton John to Mitchell’s Los Angeles home in recent years.
And Mitchell wasn’t there to just to sing. Halfway through the 13-song set, she played an electric guitar solo, which was her first time playing guitar in public since her aneurysm, Carlile said.
The ensemble played Mitchell’s most familiar songs (“Circle Game,” “Big Yellow Taxi”) and a few of her favorites (“Love Potion No. 9,” “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”).
After their rendition of “Both Sides Now,” Carlile was fighting back tears. Addressing the audience, she asked: “Did the world just stop?”
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SDG Connector Uses Codes from the NTEE, ICNPO, and NAIC Taxonomies to Create a Shared System Enabling Grantmakers and Grantseekers to Demonstrate Progress Toward Achieving the SDGs
CHARLESTON, S.C., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blackbaud Institute, a research division of Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today published a free resource to enable social good organizations to align their missions to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The SDG Connector, developed in partnership with Candid and the Council on Foundations, will help organizations tie their impact to the highest-level issues facing the world. Nonprofits and grantmaking organizations will be able to use the alignment to the SDGs to help identify strategic partners, clearly communicate goals in reporting and storytelling, and measure their progress toward these goals using a common structure provided by the SDG targets and indicators. Companies looking to support social impact causes will be able to more readily identify organizations aligned to their objectives. Ultimately, this provides a framework and common language to enable all social good organizations to achieve outcomes and make progress toward achieving the SDGs.
"By bringing three social-impact focused organizations together to create this resource, our hope is to encourage, support and drive strategic philanthropy for the global Ecosystem of Good®," said Ashley Thompson, managing director of the Blackbaud Institute. "This work helps create a connected community with uniform benchmarks, common best practices and shared vision for creating a better and more sustainable future."
The SDG Connector uses the IRS National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE), the UN International Classification of Nonprofit Organizations (ICNPO), and the North American Industry Classification System (NAIC) codes to classify the activity and programs of social good organizations and connect them to the SDGs and related targets.
The SDGs are a set of 17 interconnected global goals devoted to addressing hunger, poverty, health, equality, peace, justice and more that strive to "leave no one behind." Adopted in 2015 by 193 countries, including the United States, they serve as a call to action to governments, the private sector, foundations, nonprofits and individual change agents to make significant improvements in life, on land and under water by 2030.
"This tool can help organizations better integrate SDGs into their work and measure impact," said Zohra Zori, vice president of networks, Candid. "It supports the robust SDG-related efforts already occurring in the U.S. and will help organizations collaborate to advance progress in achieving their shared goals."
The SDG Connector stems from work that began in 2017, that's now being expanded by publishing the tool as an open-source resource that the entire social good community can utilize to align their missions with the 17 goals and additional related targets.
"We're excited to launch this tool as part of the Blackbaud Institute's mission to develop and share leading-edge research and insight, and this is just a starting point," Thompson said. "The SDG Connector can help organizations further their work in aligning to outcomes, and we look forward to adding more depth into certain categories like equity as we look to foster dialogue between grantors and grantees."
Access the SDG Connector and learn more at blackbaudinstitute.com/SDGConnector.
About The Blackbaud Institute
The Blackbaud Institute drives research and insight to accelerate the impact of the social good community. It convenes expert partners from across the philanthropic sector to foster diverse perspectives, collective thinking, and collaborative solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Using the most comprehensive data set in the social good community, the Blackbaud Institute and its partners conduct research, uncover strategic insight and share results broadly to drive effective philanthropy at every stage, from fundraising to outcomes. Knowledge is powering the future of social good, and the Blackbaud Institute is an engine of that progress. Learn more, sign up for our newsletter, explore our knowledge base of social good best practices and trends, see the latest quarterly statistics on giving, and check out our most recent resources at www.blackbaudinstitute.com.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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GLEN ALLEN, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primis Bank (the "Bank"), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST) ("Primis" or the "Company"), has completed its acquisition, effective May 31, 2022, of SeaTrust Mortgage Company ("SeaTrust"). With the closing of the acquisition, SeaTrust now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank and has changed its name to Primis Mortgage Company ("Primis Mortgage").
John Owens, former President of SeaTrust, is now Chief Executive Officer of Primis Mortgage. Margaret Kronmueller, former Chief Operating Officer of SeaTrust, remains in the same role with Primis Mortgage.
About SeaTrust Mortgage Company
SeaTrust Mortgage Company opened for business in February 2020, is headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, and has offices in Wilmington, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Jacksonville, North Carolina, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida, and Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee.
About Primis Financial Corp. and Primis Bank
As of March 31, 2022, Primis had $3.22 billion in total assets, $2.39 billion in total loans and $2.69 billion in total deposits. Primis Bank provides a range of financial services to individuals and small- and medium-sized businesses through forty full-service branches in Virginia and Maryland and provides services to customers through certain online and mobile applications.
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Company once again named among Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
ATLANTA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI) has rated Southern Company as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion." For the sixth consecutive year, Southern Company joins an elite group of companies with a 100 percent score on the DEI for a strong dedication to leading disability-inclusion practices.
Every year since the DEI's inception in 2015, Southern Company has been listed among the top-ranked companies and each of the past six years has earned a score of 100 percent.
"Southern Company is honored to be named among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. This recognition is a testament to the work Southern Company is doing to ensure an inclusive culture where every employee can reach his or her full potential," said Sloane Drake, senior vice president of Human Resources. "We remain focused on advancing disability inclusion and equality across our businesses. Many of our employee resource groups, along with our recruiting organization and supplier diversity personnel engage with the disability community through programs, education and community service."
The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AADP) and Disability:IN that measures policies and practices on a scale from zero to 100 with a score of 100 awarded only to those companies deemed most inclusive. As the nation's most trusted and comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion, the DEI provides an objective assessment of overall business practices.
The 2022 DEI measured: Culture & Leadership; Enterprise-Wide Access; Employment Practices (Benefits, Recruitment, Employment, Education, Retention & Advancement, Accommodations); Community Engagement; Supplier Diversity; Non-U.S. Operations (Non-Weighted).
"Disability inclusion is a rapidly expanding aspect of corporate culture, and it's gratifying to partner with 415 companies on the 2022 Disability Equality Index," said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN. "These top-scoring companies not only excel in disability inclusion, many are also adopting emerging trends and pioneering measures that can move the disability agenda from accommodation to inclusion and ultimately, genuine belonging."
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion."
The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation's largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. The organizations are complementary and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and credible to corporations and the disability community. The tool was developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates. Learn more at: www.DisabilityEqualityIndex.org.
AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power for people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com.
Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business. More than 400 corporations partner with Disability:IN to create long-term business and social impact through the world's most comprehensive disability inclusion benchmarking and reporting tool, the Disability Equality Index (DEI); best-in-class conferences and programs; expert counsel and engagement; and public policy leadership. Join us at disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN
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PharmaVoice 100 is an annual list of the most inspiring people in the life-sciences industry
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WCG, the world's leading provider of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research, today announced that Lori Abrams, Vice President, Patient Advocacy and Clinical Research Diversity, has been named a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion in the PharmaVoice 100 Class of 2022.
"Lori has been a passionate patient advocate, determined to improve healthcare for underserved communities and marginalized individuals since the early days of the AIDS crisis," said WCG Chief Executive Officer Sam Srivastava. "Her compassion, leadership, and can-do attitude have made her a constant source of inspiration and a popular mentor for her colleagues."
"I am delighted and humbled to have been selected as a PharmaVoice 100 honoree. This award recognizes not just my efforts, but also the tireless dedication of our team which is devoted to building trust in local communities and breaking down barriers so that all patients have an equal opportunity to get the high-quality healthcare they need and deserve," said Abrams.
Abrams' impact has been felt throughout her career beginning with her work with the Laboratory of Immunoregulation at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. There she helped develop drug candidates to treat HIV/AIDS and later managed clinical trials for HIV/AIDS treatments in the U.S. military. Her lobbying efforts gained an additional $32 million per year in funding. She has received personal recognition as a delegate to the White House Conference on HIV/AIDS and an Advocacy Award from Congresswoman Constance Morella. Abrams later joined Bristol-Myers Squib (BMS) where she built one of the pharmaceutical industry's earliest clinical trial advocacy and diversity groups as BMS' first director of Diversity & Patient Engagement.
In her current role at WCG, Abrams helps underserved minority patients overcome barriers to access clinical trials. Abrams and her team bring together clinical research organizations (CROs), healthcare providers, researchers, diverse patient populations, and community representatives to design and execute clinical trials. They help to structure the dialog and identify opportunities where the research team can work with the patients and care providers to train investigators, mitigate community-related issues, develop study-related materials, and assist in social media outreach.
By making clinical trials more inclusive, Abrams' team helps to ensure that new drugs and devices are safe and effective for all patient populations who may want to use them.
About WCG
WCG is the world's leading provider of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research. Comprised of two divisions, the industry's first central IRB – WCG IRB – and first clinical services organization, WCG enables biopharmaceutical companies, CROs, and institutions to advance the delivery of new treatments and therapies to patients, while maintaining the highest standards of human participant protection. For more information, please visit www.wcgirb.com, www.wcgclinical.com or follow us on Twitter @WCGClinical or LinkedIn.
About PharmaVoice
PharmaVoice is a leading industry publication operated by Industry Dive. Our stories deliver the most important voices and ideas in the life sciences to industry leaders.
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CARLISLE, Pa., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U-Haul of North Carlisle store at 1111 Harrisburg Pike recently closed its doors after 39 years of serving the local community.
The facility had been serving do-it-yourself moving customers since 1983. Current plans call for U-Haul® to maintain ownership of the 7,186-square-foot building.
As a result of the May 31 closing, five Team Members were let go.
Local U-Haul Companies are always exploring opportunities for growth as they pursue means to better serve the needs of customers, but sometimes find it necessary to close or relocate stores. Reasons for closures can include: long-term strategic plans; physical plant limitations, including insufficient square footage; shifts in demographics; trends in migration; expansion of the U-Haul neighborhood dealer network; and proximity to other new or existing U-Haul stores.
U-Haul continues to serve local customers at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Carlisle, site of the former Kmart® property at 1180 Walnut Bottom Road.
U-Haul dealers in and around Carlisle are also available to meet the needs of DIY movers. U-Haul has partnered with independent dealers to offer rental equipment since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul partnership. When customers rent from U-Haul dealers, they are directly supporting small businesses in their community. Because no financial investment is required, dealers are not U-Haul franchises. They are simply small businesses committing their lot space for U-Haul equipment and time to meet the mobility needs of customers. Learn more about how to partner with U-Haul at uhaul.com/dealer.
About U-HAUL
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
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Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
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The Honoring Our Pact Act, S. 3373,
Passed by the United States Senate, August 2, 2022.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 2, 2022, the United States Senate voted 86-11 in favor of the Honoring our PACT Act, a bill that significantly expands benefits and health care resources for toxic-exposed veterans. It incorporates, in full, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, which provides former Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune residents – military and their families as well as civilian workers – the right to seek justice from the U.S. government for damages related to toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune.
United States Congressman Matt Cartwright, author of the original Camp Lejeune Justice Act in 2013, celebrated the bill's success: "It's going to be wonderful because it's a victory for justice in the United States. I owe Jerry Parker a great debt of gratitude for introducing me to this problem, and I'm happy that he's going to have a hand in bringing these cases to justice." See https://www.yourlawyer.com/camp-lejeune-water-contamination-lawyers.
Jerry Parker, the founding partner of Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm, brought the case to national attention when he filed a lawsuit in 2009 on behalf of a school teacher who worked at Camp Lejeune Elementary School for 22 years. That lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court, District of Georgia, alleged that the plaintiff was exposed to toxic substances in the water supply at Camp Lejeune and that she developed cancer as a result of the United States' actions.
The Government moved to dismiss the case, and the District Court granted that motion, holding that North Carolina's ten-year statute of repose applied and the Feres doctrine barred claims against the Marines. Parker Waichman took the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court where, unfortunately, justice was denied.
While fighting for his clients in court, Jerry Parker was also working on creating legislation to right this wrong: "After having my case thrown out by the United States District Court, I didn't wait for the decision from the federal circuit court or the United States Supreme Court. I saw the handwriting on the wall and knew that my clients would not get justice in the court system without a change in the law."
Congressman Cartwright immediately recognized a "horrendous situation and a national disgrace" and vowed to help change the law. After multiple sessions of Congress considered versions of the bill, a measure finally gained traction in 2022. With the passage of the Honoring our PACT Act, Camp Lejeune veterans, their families, and civilian base workers – anyone who spent 30 days at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 – are now finally eligible to file a claim for injuries caused by exposure to toxic water at the base.
As Representative Cartwright recently explained, passing the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is "just the start. I mean, it's the end of my work, but it's just the start for all of the families and all of the legal teams that have to get put together, and folks like Jerry Parker and Parker Waichman, they're at the point now where they really have to roll up their sleeves and take these cases in front of the court and win them," which is precisely the job that Jerry Parker and Parker Waichman are doing right now.
Filing a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
Parker Waichman has represented clients in injury lawsuits for decades and Camp Lejeune victims since 2009. If you, or someone you know, lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987, and want to file a lawsuit, please call 1-800-YOUR LAWYER or visit the firm's website at https://www.yourlawyer.com.
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Tapped By Blockchain Gaming Studio, Kingdom Studios, Creators of the 2nd Largest Play-to-Earn Game, DeFi Kingdoms
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisdom Gaming, the emerging leader in esports entertainment, today announced Wisdom Labs, a new division that will expand the company's creative and development capabilities. Wisdom Labs enhances the company's internal broadcast and product offerings and provides services within the Web3 space for brand partners. With a focus on accountability and transparency, the team will be building out capabilities to focus on augmented reality, virtual reality, mobile game development, and Web3 integrations.
"Wisdom Labs was created to build off of the incredible work our broadcast and events teams have become known for within the industry," said Ian Anderson, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Wisdom Gaming. "Our high-caliber team empowers those internal teams to push the envelope of what's possible while allowing our partners to enter the space in a safe and measured way. Whether it's augmented reality, a Twitch extension, or a QR code quest, we're developing tools that will change how our communities experience gaming and live events."
Wisdom Labs hits the ground running at launch, partnering with Kingdom Studios to develop and build blockchain services for their highly anticipated Defi Kingdoms PvP game mode expansion. The partnership grew out of a shared belief that there is no one size fits all approach to creating and supporting gaming communities.
"We're thrilled to be working with Wisdom Labs on the long awaited PvP game mode," said Frisky Fox, Founder of Kingdom Studios. "Working with the Wisdom team allows us to leverage their significant creative and development experience to build out a feature our community has been eagerly waiting for. We know that the expansion is in good hands, which allows us to focus on improving and growing other aspects of DeFi Kingdom."
Wisdom Labs is the latest milestone for next gen esports and gaming media company Wisdom Gaming. Having recently celebrated the grand opening of Wisdom Gaming Studios, a first-of-its kind production and event venue, Wisdom is primed for continued growth as the company continues to expand its offerings and establish new partnerships. Later this month, Wisdom Gaming will host Gold Rush: Totally Excellent Weekend at Mall of America® where some of the most notable names in Rocket League will compete to be crowned Gold Rush Champion.
To learn more about Wisdom Gaming and Wisdom Labs, please visit wisdom.gg.
Wisdom Labs is the development arm of Wisdom Gaming group made up of a team of fully doxxed yield maxis working at the intersection of marketing and development. Both a creative agency and development team, Wisdom Labs utilizes innovative technology to take projects from ideation to development, all under one roof. Service offerings include Web3 integrations, smart contract development, security audits, token development, NFTs, blockchain-based mobile game development, DAPP development and in-app purchase support. In addition to Web3 services, Wisdom Labs offers Web2 capabilities including full-stack development, UX/UI design, Twitch extensions and ecommerce platform development. To check out all of our offerings and projects, please visit http://wisdom.gg/labs.
Wisdom Gaming is an emerging leader in esports entertainment, building global communities across the gaming ecosystem. Wisdom Gaming offers turnkey creative and production services, tournament organization, and marketing strategy for brands and publishers passionate about establishing their legacy in esports and gaming.
The company boasts a growing portfolio of esports organizations, including Torrent and the Minnesota Varsity League (MNVL), that span professional, amateur, and scholastic levels of competition. Established in 2019, the company is headquartered in Bloomington, MN, where it maintains an office, gaming and esports venue, and live broadcast studio.
For more information about Wisdom Gaming, visit Wisdom.gg or follow us @wsdmgg.
Kingdom Studios is best known for being the project administrator for DeFi Kingdoms, a play-to-earn game that is changing the gamefi landscape. Kingdom Studios was created from a dream to embrace the full potential of the blockchain in game form. The team is realizing that dream by providing services to DeFi Kingdoms: Serendale, Crystalvale, and DFK Blockchain. Kingdom Studios is proud to be innovating the play-to-earn and cross-chain gaming space with a core goal of making Decentralized Finance accessible to all.
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PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a hands-free method of stabilizing a favorite drink while on our deck," said one of two inventors, from Buffalo, Wy., "so we invented the RUSTIC WY BEVERAGE HOLDER. Our design would add a fashionable flair to a deck or outdoor space and it can be used while relaxing or at picnics and parties."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to stabilize a beverage cup on a deck post, rail, log style chairs or other structure. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional cup holders. As a result, it ensures that your beverage is accessible and it provides added convenience and style. The invention features an attractive and adjustable design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CHK-182, 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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BELLEVUE, Wash., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RoundGlass, a global Wholistic Wellbeing company dedicated to empowering people on their personal wellness journey, is bringing together some of the most notable and influential names in the world of vegetarian cuisine with the launch of RoundGlass Living Food. With content designed for a global audience, the Food channel within the RoundGlass Living app stresses the correlation between overall wellbeing and the consumption, preparation, and celebration of food.
RoundGlass Living Food is centered around the idea that food is at the core of our Wholistic Wellbeing, and that it is best enjoyed (and understood) through connection, collaboration, and community. It helps people develop the day-to-day practice of feeling better through the celebration and ritual of cooking – from vegetables and fruits to herbs and spices and so on. By giving users the tools and resources, they need to support a path toward healthier, more sustainable nutrition, RoundGlass Food supports RoundGlass's overall mission to inspire people to embrace a life of wholistic wellbeing that creates happiness, health, and peace of mind.
Through the app, users will have access to:
- Hundreds of Recipes from the leaders in vegetarian cuisine.
- 60+ online Cooking Courses taught by chefs such as James Beard Award nominees Amanda Cohen and Shenarri Freeman, as well as Akhtar Nawab, Peter Barrett, Naoko Takei, and many others. The courses were created in collaboration with Fabienne Toback, an executive producer of the Peabody Award-nominated High on the Hog on Netflix.
- Thoughtful Columns written by people with a strong voice and recognition in the space such as Maria Pinto, Clarissa Wei, Betty Hallock and James Beard Award nominees Rich Shih and Roxana Jullapat.
- The Nourishing Library which will feature a variety of resources and guidebooks associated with wellbeing.
- A beautifully illustrated Ingredient Encyclopedia that serves as a global database of knowledge and facts about healthy foods and ingredients from around the world.
The app, available for iPhone and Android users, has a free and premium version (Living+) - $7.99 monthly or $59.99 for an introductory annual subscription. Visit RoundGlass for more information.
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NRA opens gun convention in Texas after school massacre
HOUSTON (AP) — The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention in Houston on Friday, and leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to “reflect on” — and deflect any blame for — the deadly shooting earlier this week of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Former President Donald Trump and other leading Republicans are scheduled to address the three-day firearms marketing and advocacy event, which is expected to draw protesters fed up with gun violence.
Some scheduled speakers and performers have backed out, including two Texas lawmakers and “American Pie” singer Don McLean, who said “it would be disrespectful” to go ahead with his act in the aftermath of the country’s latest mass shooting.
While President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress have renewed calls for stricter gun laws, NRA board member Phil Journey said the focus should be on better mental health care and trying to prevent gun violence. He said he wouldn’t support banning or limiting access to firearms.
The NRA said in an online statement that people attending the gun show will “reflect on” the Uvalde school shooting, “pray for the victims, recognize our patriotic members, and pledge to redouble our commitment to making our schools secure.”
People planning to attend picked up registration badges Thursday and shopped for NRA souvenirs, such as T-shirts that say “Suns Out Guns Out.” Police already had set up metal barriers across the street from the convention center, at a park where protesters are expected to gather Friday.
Gary Francis traveled with his wife and friends from Racine, Wisconsin, to attend the NRA meeting. He said he opposed any gun control regulations in response to the Uvalde shooting.
“What happened there is obviously tragic,” he said. “But the NRA had nothing to do with it. The people who come here had nothing to do with it.”
Texas has experienced a series of mass shootings in recent years. During that time, the Republican-led Legislature and governor have relaxed gun laws.
There is precedent for the NRA to gather amid local mourning and controversy. The organization went ahead with a shortened version of its 1999 meeting in Denver roughly a week after the deadly shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. Actor Charlton Heston, the NRA president at that time, told attendees that “horrible acts” shouldn’t become opportunities to limit constitutional rights and he denounced critics for casting NRA members as “villains.”
Rocky Marshall, a former NRA board member, said that although the tragedy in Uvalde “does put the meeting in a bad light,” that’s not a reason to cancel it. Marshall said gun-rights advocates and opponents can perhaps reduce gun violence if they focus on factors such as mental illness or school security.
“Throwing rocks at the NRA, that doesn’t solve the next mass shooting,” he said. “Throwing rocks at the people that hate guns, that doesn’t solve the next mass shooting.”
But country music singer Larry Gatlin, who pulled out of planned appearance at the event, said he hopes “the NRA will rethink some of its outdated and ill-thought-out positions.”
“While I agree with most of the positions held by the NRA, I have come to believe that, while background checks would not stop every madman with a gun, it is at the very least a step in the right direction,” Gatlin said.
Country singers Lee Greenwood and Larry Stewart also withdrew, Variety reported.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that the NRA’s leaders “are contributing to the problem of gun violence and not trying to solve it.” She accused them of representing the interests of gun manufacturers, “who are marketing weapons of war to young adults.”
Two Republican Texas lawmakers who had been scheduled speak Friday — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw — are no longer attending due to what their staffs said were changes in their schedules.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who was slated to attend, will instead address the convention by prerecorded video, his spokesman told The Dallas Morning News.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was listed as a speaker, and Trump said Wednesday that he still intends to attend. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, also is sticking to her plans to speak Friday at the NRA event.
Though personal firearms are allowed at the convention, the NRA said guns would not be permitted during the session featuring Trump because of Secret Service security protocols.
Several groups have said they planned to stage protests outside of the convention center.
“This is not the time or the place to have this convention,” said Cesar Espinosa, executive director of FIEL, a Houston-based civil rights group that plans to participate in protests. “We must not just have thoughts and prayers from legislators, but rather we need action to address this public health crisis that is affecting our communities.”
Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who is challenging Abbott in the 2022 Texas governor’s race, said he would be attending a protest outside the convention Friday.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, a Democrat, said the city is obligated to host the NRA event, which has been under contract for more than two years. But he urged politicians to skip it.
“You can’t pray and send condolences on one day and then be going and championing guns on the next. That’s wrong,” Turner said.
Shannon Watts, the founder of gun-control group Moms Demand Action, said she was not surprised the NRA is not canceling its meeting.
“The real question now is which elected officials will choose to side with violence and go kiss the ring in Houston this weekend instead of siding with communities crying out for public safety,” Watts said.
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David A. Lieb reported from Jefferson City, Missouri.
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MIAMI, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 15th, five of the biggest players in the revitalization of Downtown Miami will gather in one room to discuss their vision for the transformation of this culturally and historically rich neighborhood.
DISRUPT—The Rebirth of Downtown announces its expert panelists for this month's panel discussion: Moishe Mana–Founder & Chairman of Mana Common, Daniel Peña Giraldi—School of Whales COO & Stambul USA Principal, Mika Mattingly–Executive Managing Director at Urban Core, Juan Mullerat–Principal at Plusurbia Design, and Yair Levy–Head of Time Century Holdings LLC.
DISRUPT is hosted by School of Whales, a real estate crowdfunding platform hailed by Mayor Francis Suarez for being Miami born and female founded. The monthly speaker series is held on the third Wednesday of every month at Bar La Real to discuss intriguing topics often brushed off by mainstream culture. School of Whales believes that access to educational information is just as important as access to investment opportunities and provides this space for industry leaders and Miami locals to enjoy illuminating conversation over craft cocktails.
Register here for DISRUPT—The Rebirth of Downtown while spots are still available!
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Letter to the editor: Students shouldn't get out of paying college debt
The Repository
I see on television that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the rest of the squad in the Democratic Party are demanding that President Biden cancel all student debts. They don't care about adding a trillion dollars to the national debt. They are only concerned about getting votes in the next election.
The middle-class taxpayer would be stuck with such a dishonest and irresponsible plan.
What happened to working your way through school?
Socialists love to spend other people's money.
Robert Schaeffer, Massillon | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/05/09/letter-editor-students-should-pay-off-college-debt/9569698002/ | 2022-05-09T09:12:08Z |
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — With Prince’s “Raspberry Beret” blaring in the background, about 20 New Hampshire educators grabbed wooden sticks and began pounding their tables to the beat.
Emily Daniels, who was leading a two-day workshop on burnout, encouraged the group including teachers, school counselors, occupational therapists and social workers to stand up inside a hotel conference room. Before long, the group was banging on walls and whatever else they could find. Laughter filled the air. A few started dancing.
“Rhythm making offers the body a different kind of predictability that you can do every single day,” said Daniels, a former school counselor who created The Regulated Classroom which trains teachers on how to manage their own nervous system and, in turn, reduce stress in the classroom.
The training session is part of a growing and, some would say long overdue, effort to address the strains on educators’ mental health.
Addressing the mental health challenges of students coming out of the pandemic has emerged as a priority for schools nationwide. Many districts, facing hiring challenges, see tending to the educators as a way to help them help students and to retain them, amid stressors that range from behavioral problems to fears of shootings.
School districts have provided increased mental health training for staff, classroom support as well as resources and systems aimed at identifying burned out teachers and getting instructors connected to help.
Karen Bowden-Gurley, a fifth grade teacher, said she attended the New Hampshire training because of teacher burnout, but she also feels student burnout.
“The demands on all of us were really high and we were trying to make up for lost time for the couple of years that they fell back on their curriculum. But we forgot that they haven’t been in school for a couple of years so they missed that social-emotional piece. We are dealing with that in the classroom.”
In a survey by the Rand Corporation, twice as many principals and teachers reported frequent job-related stress as other working adults. A study from a coalition of mental health organizations of New Orleans found educators working during the pandemic reported rates of emotional distress similar to health care workers — 36% screened positive for anxiety, 35% for depression and 19% for post-traumatic stress syndrome.
“It’s all pretty bad,” said Leigh McLean, the primary investigator at the Teacher Emotions, Characteristics, and Health Lab at the University of Delaware School of Education, who has found levels of depression, anxiety and emotional exhaustion among elementary school teachers that are 100% to 400% higher than before the pandemic.
She saw those issues increasing the most among early career teachers and teachers of color.
“So it seems like the patterns among teachers are mirroring inequities that we’re seeing in the general population with underrepresented groups being hit the hardest, which is really unfortunate,” she said.
Some districts have or are planning to invest federal COVID-19 relief money in teacher mental health, seeing it as a way to also improve the classroom environment, boost retention and ultimately benefit the students themselves. Among the states singling out teacher mental health as priorities are Nebraska and Pennsylvania.
The Atlanta school district launched a service with Emory University using federal funds to provide mental health services. Dubbed Urgent Behavioral Health Response, it funds 11 clinicians from Emory who provide emotional and behavioral assistance during school hours for struggling school employees.
A Delaware district, meanwhile, hired two social and emotional learning coaches who work to address problems teachers are having in the classroom.
“If you can imagine a teacher has a classroom where students are engaged, they are helping each other and there is a positive supportive culture, their job satisfaction is likely to be higher,” Jon Cooper, the director of the Colonial School District’s health and wellness division. “They are less likely to leave the profession, and in turn, that supports their well being.”
Houston, which started building calming rooms where students can go to decompress, is hoping to do the same for teachers, according to Sean Ricks, the Houston Independent School District’s senior manager of crisis intervention, noting that he has seen a “significant rise in teachers that were in distress.”
The rooms would be different from the traditional teacher break rooms and a place where teachers could go during time off to “calm down and chill out,” Ricks said, adding they could have “could have some aromatherapy, maybe some soft music.”
“We want them to be able to understand that we have to take mindfulness breaks and self-care breaks during the academic day sometimes,” Ricks said.
An elementary school in Indiana starts the week with Mindful Mondays, where teachers guide their classes in deep breathing techniques. There are also Thoughtful Thursdays, where a student is called on to write a letter to a staff member to show appreciation, and Friday Focus, when students and teachers talk about self-care.
“My teachers know when they need to take breaks throughout the day I want them to take those breaks,” said Allison Allen-Lenzo, the principal at O’Bannon Elementary School.
A growing number of groups offer training that incorporates breathing exercises, yoga, gentle movements and meditation.
One of these is Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education or CARE. In studies of its use among 224 New York City teachers, researchers found statistically significant improvements including reductions in emotional psychological distress, stress that comes from not having enough time as well as improvements in quality classroom interactions. Researchers also found that it extended to the students who showed increased engagement.
“Your stress level can rise without you even realizing it because your attention is so outwardly directed at everything else that’s going on around you,” said Tish Jennings, a University of Virginia education professor who led the team that developed CARE and was the lead researcher studying the program. “So what these practices do is build the capacity to be more aware of how you’re feeling at any given moment, so that you can be proactive.”
Back in New Hampshire, the educators pushed aside the tables and were mastering a series of stretching movements known as qigong. Then, they gathered in a circle for an exercise that aims to synchronizing their nervous system. Known as collective rhythm making, they began clapping their hands and snapping their fingers in unison.
The educators at The Regulated Classroom training believe these new tools — though on first glance a little unorthodox — invigorated them. Bowden-Gurley felt they allowed her to “train her brain to think differently” and planned to use them in the classroom to build a better sense of community and more confidence with her students.
Kelly Hurd, a kindergarten teacher, said the training gave her a sense of what is possible going into the new school year.
“I love teaching and I love the kids but it’s also hard,” Hurd, who experienced burnout before the pandemic and was part of the New Hampshire training, said. “The pandemic was so hard and so impactful and so stressful. I feel a sense of renewal and excitement and I do feel like I’ve been given permission to have more fun and focus on joy in school.”
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Associated Press writer Jocelyn Gecker in San Francisco contributed to this report.
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SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Thunderstorms and heavy rain pounded parts of northwest Georgia on Sunday, sparking flash flooding in some areas. Local news reports showed roads under water and homeowners struggling to keep water out.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon in Chattooga and Floyd Counties, directing all state resources to help with “preparation, response and recovery activities.” The National Weather Service said rainfall of up to one inch per hour was causing creeks, streams, roadways and urban areas to experience unusually high levels of water. Up to 12 inches of rain was estimated to have fallen in the area, according to Kemp’s executive order.
“This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order,” the service said.
The service declared a “flash flood emergency” for Summerville, Lyerly and James H. Floyd State Park in Chattooga County. Floyd County — just to the south — was also under a flash flood warning.
At 3:10 p.m., the service advised locals to avoid non-emergency travel as another round of emergency rainfall entered the area.
The city of Summerville advised residents who use the city’s water utility services to boil water prior to drinking, cooking or preparing baby food due to flash flooding at the Raccoon Creek Filter plant.
“Water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. Citizens should continue to boil their water until they are notified by their drinking water utility that the water system has been restored to full operation, and that the microbiological quality of the water in the distribution system is safe for human consumption,” the city said on its website. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-emergency-declared-as-flash-flooding-hits-northwest-georgia/ | 2022-09-05T02:02:21Z |
Thousands of North Carolina felons can now register and vote
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Tens of thousands of people serving punishments for felony convictions in North Carolina but who aren’t behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots this fall after an appeals court ruling.
Expanding the scope of those able to register and vote began Wednesday, the State Board of Elections said — the day after local elections were held in more than a dozen localities.
The change proceeds from litigation challenging a 1973 law that prevents someone convicted of a felony from having voting rights restored while they are still on probation, parole or post-release supervision.
More than 56,000 people in North Carolina were prevented from registering under the challenged law, according to evidence cited in a 2021 trial.
North Carolina has more than 7.3 million registered voters, and statewide elections in the presidential battleground state are often close affairs. So any influx of voters could make a difference this fall, when the ballot will feature statewide races for U.S. Senate and the state Supreme Court.
The voter registration expansion “means you’ve got a voice,” Daryl Atkinson, the lead attorney for civil rights groups and ex-offenders who sued over the law in 2019, said while celebrating the change at an event behind the state Legislative Building in Raleigh. “Imagine if 56,000 had something to say. But they’re going to have something to say in November.”
A panel of trial judges struck down the 1973 law in March, declaring it violates the state constitution largely because it discriminates against Black residents.
The state Supreme Court agreed in May to hear an appeal of that decision, and the case remains pending. The date for oral arguments has not been set.
But the justices didn’t touch a Court of Appeals ruling that prevented registration requests from the felons who weren’t in prison or jail from being fulfilled only through Tuesday. So these applicants — for now and unless the Supreme Court reverses the trial court ruling — will be able to vote, beginning with the November general election.
The Rev. William Barber of Goldsboro, a co-chair of the national Poor People’s Campaign, also spoke at Wednesday’s event, attended by about 100 people. A coalition of groups is organizing an “Unlock Our Vote Freedom Summer Tour” that will include voter information and registration drives, as well as other outreach efforts to potential voters.
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Second Quarter Revenues of $4.4 Billion, Up 16% Versus Prior Year, Led By Acquisitions in Outdoor Power Equipment and Price Realization
Completion of Security Divestitures in July Generated $4.1 Billion in Cash Proceeds, Strengthening Balance Sheet and Fueling Capital Allocation Priorities
Implementing Global Cost Reduction Program Expected to Deliver Pre-Tax Savings of $1 Billion By End of 2023 and Grow to Approximately $2 Billion Within 3 years.
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced second quarter 2022 financial results. The Company also detailed a series of activities focused on operational performance enhancements as well as cost reduction initiatives.
- Second Quarter Revenues Of $4.4 Billion, Up 16% Versus Prior Year, Led By Acquisitions In Outdoor Power Equipment And Price Realization
- Second Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS Was $0.51; Excluding Charges, Adjusted Diluted EPS* Was $1.77
- Stanley Security And Access Technologies Divestitures Both Closed In July 2022, With Total Cash Proceeds Of $4.1 Billion, Reducing Debt Balances In The Third Quarter
- Reached Agreement To Sell Oil & Gas Business, Further Advancing The Company's Portfolio Transformation
- Updating Full Year 2022 Diluted GAAP EPS Guidance Range To $0.80 - $2.05 (From $7.20 - $8.30); Adjusted Diluted EPS* To $5.00 - $6.00 (From $9.50 - $10.50); Free Cash Flow Excluding Taxes From Security Sale Will Approximate $1.0 - $1.5 Billion In The Second Half Of 2022
Donald Allan, Jr., Stanley Black & Decker's President & CEO, commented, "While the macroeconomic environment – including inflation, rising interest rates and significantly slower demand in late May and June – drove the majority of the challenges we faced this quarter, these headwinds underscore the need to accelerate our strategic transformation. As the softening of the demand environment accelerated rapidly during the last portion of the quarter, we began taking immediate corrective cost actions, which we are continuing to implement. We are now preparing for demand to normalize closer to 2019 levels for the remainder of 2022.
"Our recent portfolio transformation has enabled $2.3 billion of share repurchases in 2022 and has sharpened the Company's focus on our market leading Tools and Outdoor franchise as well as our strong Industrial products business. I am confident that our strategy positions the Company for strong long-term growth, profitability and shareholder return.
"Against that backdrop, the entire organization is focused on taking the necessary steps to reduce our inventory to generate cash flow, and to resize our cost base through corporate simplification, operational optimization and supply chain transformation. We are reprioritizing investments across our businesses and shifting resources to where we expect they will have the greatest positive impact for our customers, partners and end users. We believe these actions will ultimately create a more agile organization that can adeptly navigate the dynamic operating environment and improve our responsiveness to customer demands."
The Company's results represent continuing operations and exclude the Security divestiture. Supplementary historical financial information reflecting the Security divestiture recorded in discontinued operations is available on the investor section of the website or can be accessed directly through the following link: Supplemental Historical Financial Information.
2Q'22 Key Points:
- Net sales for the quarter were $4.4 billion, up 16% versus prior year driven by strategic outdoor power equipment acquisitions (+24%) and price realization (+7%), partially offset by lower volume (-13%) and currency (-2%). The Tools & Outdoor demand softened during the last portion of the quarter, compared to expectations in retail outdoor products and across the Tools businesses. Additionally, the Outdoor business experienced a very slow start to the core selling season due to poor weather.
- Gross margin for the quarter was 27.5%. Excluding charges, gross margin* was 27.9%. Gross margin* was down 800 basis points from prior year, as price realization was more than offset by commodity inflation, higher supply chain costs and lower volume.
- SG&A was 19.4% of sales for the quarter. Excluding charges, second quarter adjusted SG&A expenses* were 18.7% of sales, down 100 basis points versus prior year.
- Operating margin was 8.1% of sales for the quarter. Excluding charges, operating margin* was 9.2% of sales. The mix impact of Outdoor acquisitions was approximately 45 basis points dilutive to operating margin.
- The tax rate was a benefit for the quarter. Excluding charges, the adjusted tax rate* was (3.9%) reflecting the impact of lower earnings in North America coupled with the impact of discrete tax benefits on a revised 2022 earnings estimate.
- Inventory at the end of the 2Q'22 was $6.6 billion, up approximately $400 million compared to 1Q'22. Inventories remained elevated versus expectations and prior year due to the impact of softer demand and the dwindling effects of supply chain constraints. The Company has implemented significant production curtailments to slow finished goods manufacturing and expects inventory to decline sequentially, beginning in the third quarter of 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Segment Results
- Tools & Outdoor net sales increased 17% versus 2Q'21 as the acquisitions of MTD and Excel (+28%) and price (+7%) were partially offset by lower volume (-16%) and currency (-2%). Regional year-over-year organic revenue included: Emerging markets (Flat), Europe (-10%), and North America (-11%). Sales in outdoor products were impacted by a very slow start to the season due to poor weather and a slowing consumer demand environment in the last portion of the quarter, and as a result, were down (-8%) on a proforma basis. The Tools business had in-line performance through late May, after which, demand slowed significantly for the remainder of the quarter. U.S. retail point-of-sale demand softened during the last portion of the quarter and appears to be stabilizing above 2019 levels on a total dollar basis, supported by price increases and professional demand. The Tools & Outdoor segment profit rate*, excluding charges, was 10.8%. Excluding charges and acquisitions**, the segment profit rate was 11.8%. Tools & Outdoor segment profit rate*, excluding charges declined from 19.9% in second quarter 2021 as the benefit from price realization was more than offset by inflation, higher supply chain costs and lower volume.
- Industrial net sales increased 8% versus second quarter 2021 as price (+8%) and volume (+4%) were partially offset by currency (-4%). Engineered Fastening organic revenues were up 7%, led by growth in aerospace, general industrial and automotive fasteners. Infrastructure organic revenues were up 26%, with attachment tools delivering 17% growth while the business maintained a healthy backlog. The Industrial segment profit rate*, excluding charges, was 9.3%, down 120 basis points from 10.5% in second quarter 2021, as volume growth and price realization were more than offset by commodity inflation, higher supply chain costs and adverse mix.
Implementing Global Cost Reduction Program That Is Expected To Deliver $1 Billion Of Cost Savings By End of 2023 And Approximately $2 Billion Within 3 Years
The Company has launched a series of initiatives designed to generate cost savings by resizing the organization and maximizing cash flow, which will reduce inventory while driving long term growth and improved profitability. These initiatives will optimize the cost base for the current demand environment as well as provide a platform to fund future investments to accelerate growth in the core businesses. The Company expects these initiatives to generate cost savings of approximately $150 to $200 million in the remainder of 2022, $1 billion by the end of 2023 and grow to approximately $2 billion within 3 years. In addition, the Company is aggressively reducing inventory to support a working capital reduction of $1.0 to $1.5 billion and strong free cash flow generation in the second half of 2022.
The Company's primary areas of strategic focus are:
- Prioritizing cash flow generation and inventory optimization
- Streamlining and simplifying the organization, as well as shifting resources to prioritize investments that we believe impact our customers more directly
- Accelerating the operations and supply chain transformation to better match the needs of our customers
- Continuing to advance innovation, electrification and global market penetration to achieve organic growth of 2-3x the market
The Company expects to achieve $1 billion of cost savings by the end of 2023 through the following initiatives:
- Accelerating supply chain transformation ($0.5 billion)
- Simplifying the corporate structure ($0.2 billion)
- Optimizing organizational spans and layers and prioritizing investments in our core businesses ($0.1 billion)
- Reducing indirect spend ($0.2 billion)
While the supply chain transformation is expected to generate significant cost savings through 2023, the Company is embarking on a three-year journey to completely reshape its supply chain. By moving closer to our customers, becoming more responsive to demand and enabling an agile innovation approach with shorter cycle times, the Company expects to deliver approximately $1.5 billion of cumulative cost savings to achieve 35%+ adjusted gross margins*. To drive these efficiencies, the plan will focus on:
- Leveraging strategic sourcing and contract manufacturing ($0.5 billion)
- Consolidating facilities with a 30%+ reduction in manufacturing facilities from approximately 120 today ($0.3 billion)
- Executing our SBD Operating Model to deliver operational excellence through efficiency, simplified organizational design and inventory optimization ($0.4 billion)
- Platforming products and implementing initiatives to drive a 40%+ SKU reduction ($0.3 billion)
2022 Outlook
Corbin Walburger, Interim CFO, commented, "We are taking measures that adjust our cost base and inventory for a demand environment that returns to 2019 levels, which is the current lower bound of our expectations. We believe this is a prudent approach, in light of our inventory position being sufficient to serve upside market demand. By prioritizing cash generation in 2022 and taking the necessary cost actions today, we believe we are positioning the Company for strength in 2023 and beyond."
The Company is revising its 2022 EPS outlook to $0.80 to $2.05 on a diluted GAAP basis from $7.20 to $8.30, and on a Non-GAAP adjusted basis to $5.00 to $6.00 from $9.50 to $10.50.
Free cash flow is expected to be $0.4 to $1.0 billion in the back half including tax payments of $0.5 to $0.6 billion associated with Security divestitures. Excluding such payments, cash generation is expected to be $1.0 to $1.5 billion driven by working capital reductions. The Company is focused on serving its customers by improving power tool supply while reducing inventory in other categories. Stanley Black & Decker remains focused on disciplined capital allocation, and intends to balance share repurchase activity with its commitment to dividends and strong investment grade credit ratings.
Key assumption changes to the Company's prior EPS outlook at the midpoint include:
- Lower second half revenue, primarily driven by slowing consumer demand in Tools & Outdoor and moderated expectations for price (-$4.25)
- Currency translation, other below the line items and second quarter performance (-$0.55)
- Impact from plant production curtailments (-$0.50 - $0.70)
- 2022 Impact from cost savings initiatives (+$0.80 - $1.00)
The difference between 2022 GAAP and adjusted EPS guidance is $3.95 to $4.20, consisting of acquisition-related and other charges. These forecasted charges primarily relate to restructuring expenses, a voluntary retirement program, the Russia business closure, integration-related costs, non-cash impairment charge for Oil & Gas, and non-cash inventory step-up charges.
Acquisition-Related And Other Charges
Total pre-tax acquisition-related and other charges in the second quarter of 2022 were $248.1 million, primarily related to a non-cash asset impairment charge, integration-related costs, non-cash inventory step-up charges, and restructuring expenses. Gross profit included $16.6 million of these charges while SG&A included $32.9 million. Other, net and Restructuring included $10.9 million and $19.5 million of these charges, respectively. In addition, the Company recognized a $168.4 million asset impairment charge related to the Oil & Gas business, as well as a $0.2 million gain on a previously divested business in the second quarter of 2022.
Earnings Webcast
The Company will host a webcast with investors today, July 28, 2022, at 8:00 am ET. A slide presentation, which will accompany the call, will be available at www.stanleyblackanddecker.com and will remain available after the call.
The webcast and an accompanying slide presentation will be available through a live webcast on the "Investors" section of Stanley Black & Decker's website, www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/investors under the subheading "News & Events." A replay will also be available two hours after the call and can be accessed on the "Investors" section of Stanley Black & Decker's website.
About Stanley Black & Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is the world's largest tool company operating nearly 50 manufacturing facilities across America and more than 100 worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's more than 60,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
Investor Contacts:
Dennis Lange
Vice President, Investor Relations
dennis.lange@sbdinc.com
(860) 827-3833
Cort Kaufman
Senior Director, Investor Relations
cort.kaufman@sbdinc.com
(860) 515-2741
Christina Francis
Director, Investor Relations
christina.francis@sbdinc.com
(860) 438-3470
Media Contacts:
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Vice President, Public Relations
debora.raymond@sbdinc.com
(203) 640-8054
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Organic sales growth, or organic growth, is defined as the difference between total current and prior year sales less the impact of companies acquired and divested in the past twelve months and any foreign currency impacts divided by prior year sales. Operating profit is defined as sales less cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. Operating margin is operating profit as a percentage of sales. Operating profit and operating margin are shown both inclusive and exclusive of acquisition-related and other charges. Management uses operating profit and operating margin as key measures to assess the performance of the Company as a whole, as well as the related measures at the segment level. Diluted EPS, excluding charges, or adjusted EPS, is diluted GAAP EPS excluding the impacts of acquisition-related and other charges. Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operations less capital and software expenditures. Management considers free cash flow an important indicator of its liquidity, as well as its ability to fund future growth and to provide a return to the shareowners, and is useful information for investors. Free cash flow does not include deductions for mandatory debt service, other borrowing activity, discretionary dividends on the Company's common and preferred stock and business acquisitions, among other items. Free cash flow conversion is defined as free cash flow divided by net income. The Non-GAAP statement of operations and business segment information is reconciled to GAAP on pages 14 through 17. The Company considers the use of the Non-GAAP financial measures above relevant to aid analysis and understanding of the Company's results, business trends and outlook measures aside from the material impact of acquisition-related and other charges and ensures appropriate comparability to operating results of prior periods.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This document contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections or guidance of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new products, services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may include, among others, the words "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "believe," "expect," "anticipate" or any other similar words.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in any of its forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of its forward-looking statements. The Company's future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, such as those disclosed or incorporated by reference in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Important factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in its forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: (i) successfully developing, marketing and achieving sales from new products and services and the continued acceptance of current products and services; (ii) macroeconomic factors, including global and regional business conditions (such as Brexit), commodity prices, inflation and deflation, and currency exchange rates; (iii) laws, regulations and governmental policies affecting the Company's activities in the countries where it does business, including those related to tariffs, taxation, data privacy, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, government contracts and trade controls such as section 301 tariffs and section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs; (iv) the economic, political, cultural and legal environment of emerging markets, particularly Latin America, Russia, China and Turkey; (v) realizing the anticipated benefits of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances or divestitures; (vi) pricing pressure and other changes within competitive markets; (vii) availability and price of raw materials, component parts, freight, energy, labor and sourced finished goods; (viii) the impact the tightened credit markets and change to LIBOR and other benchmark rates may have on the Company or its customers or suppliers; (ix) the extent to which the Company has to write off accounts receivable or assets or experiences supply chain disruptions in connection with bankruptcy filings by customers or suppliers; (x) the Company's ability to identify and effectively execute productivity improvements and cost reductions; (xi) potential business and distribution disruptions, including those related to physical security threats, information technology or cyber-attacks, epidemics, pandemics, sanctions, political unrest, war, terrorism or natural disasters; (xii) the continued consolidation of customers, particularly in consumer channels and the Company's continued reliance on significant customers; (xiii) managing franchisee relationships; (xiv) the impact of poor weather conditions and climate change; (xv) maintaining or improving production rates in the Company's manufacturing facilities, responding to significant changes in customer preferences, product demand and fulfilling demand for new and existing products, and learning, adapting and integrating new technologies into products, services and processes; (xvi) changes in the competitive landscape in the Company's markets; (xvii) the Company's non-U.S. operations, including sales to non-U.S. customers; (xviii) the impact from demand changes within world-wide markets associated with homebuilding and remodeling; (xix) potential adverse developments in new or pending litigation and/or government investigations; (xx) the incurrence of debt and changes in the Company's ability to obtain debt on commercially reasonable terms and at competitive rates; (xxi) substantial pension and other postretirement benefit obligations; (xxii) potential regulatory liabilities, including environmental, privacy, data breach, workers compensation and product liabilities; (xxiii) attracting and retaining key employees, managing a workforce in many jurisdictions, work stoppages or other labor disruptions; (xxiv) the Company's ability to keep abreast with the pace of technological change; (xxv) changes in accounting estimates; (xxvi) the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property rights and associated reputational impacts; (xxvii) the continued adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and an indeterminate recovery period; (xxviii) the possibility that the Company does not achieve the intended financial benefits from the acquisition of MTD and Excel including failure to achieve the Company's plans to design, develop and manufacture battery and electric-powered solutions for professional and residential users; (xxix) the Company's ability to implement, and achieve the expected benefits ( including cost savings and reduction in working capital) from, its Global Cost Reduction Program including: prioritizing cash flow generation and inventory optimization/reduction; streamlining and simplifying the organization; reducing indirect spend; optimizing organizational spans and layers; shifting resources to prioritize investments in core businesses that impact customers more directly; accelerating the operations and supply chain transformation to better match the needs of customers; leveraging strategic sourcing and contract manufacturing; consolidating facilities with a 30%+ reduction in manufacturing facilities; executing the SBD Operating Model; platforming products; and; continuing to advance innovation, electrification and global market penetration; and (xxx) failure to consummate, or a delay in the consummation of, the Oil & Gas sale transaction for various reasons.
Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements are set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including under the heading "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes.
Forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and forward-looking statements in documents attached that are incorporated by reference speak only as of the date of those documents. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
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Swiftly experienced record growth so far in 2022 with a 100 percent increase in bookings year-over-year
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiftly Inc. has been named a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company and one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine, reflecting a year of record growth for the transit technology company. Over 125 transit agencies in 8 countries now rely on the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform™ to improve their service reliability, passenger information, and operational efficiency. The results for cities are increased transit ridership, fewer passenger complaints, and simplified transit operations.
The Fast Company 2022 Best Workplaces for Innovators ranks winners from nearly 1,500 applicants across a variety of industries. The Inc. 5000 recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in America. Both awards come on the heels of sustained momentum for Swiftly and the broader transit industry.
Swiftly has experienced its fastest period of growth to date so far in 2022, driven by its novel technology solutions and increased government investment in public transit. The company's sales in the first half of 2022 increased 100 percent compared to the same period last year. The number of new customers added in the first half of the year grew by 128 percent year over year, while maintaining a 95 percent customer satisfaction rate from transit agencies. Notable new client deals in 2022 include Atlanta's MARTA, Long Beach Transit, and an expansion of Swiftly's work with Austin's CapMetro to install onboard hardware for the agency's entire fleet.
"Innovating and thinking differently is core to our success and growth," said Jonny Simkin, CEO and co-founder of Swiftly. "We're thrilled to receive recognition for our hard work by making the Inc. 5000 list as well as being featured as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators."
Swiftly, the first Connected Transit Platform, helps transit agencies improve their service reliability, passenger information, and operational efficiency. Today, over 125 transit agencies in 8 countries worldwide – including Los Angeles Metro, Philadelphia's SEPTA, Boston's MBTA, and Washington DC's WMATA – partner with Swiftly to improve on-time performance by up to 40% and increase passenger information accuracy by up to 50%. The result is increased ridership, fewer passenger complaints, and more reliable transit operations. The platform is now used by over 7,000 transit agency professionals and impacts billions of passenger trips per year. For more information, visit www.goswift.ly.
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Datadog has now achieved nine AWS competencies across use cases, industries and technologies
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security, Networking and Retail competencies. In total, Datadog has now received nine competencies—the most of any integrated observability company supporting AWS to date. This reaffirms Datadog's commitment to AWS and its position as a global partner across multiple industries and use cases.
The competencies announced today include:
- AWS Security Competency, which recognizes Datadog's deep technical expertise and proven customer success in securing every stage of cloud adoption, from initial migration through day-to-day management.
- AWS Networking Competency, which recognizes Datadog as a software partner that enables customers to get deep visibility into networked services and applications across complex native, cloud and hybrid environments.
- AWS Retail Competency, which certifies that Datadog provides solutions to monitor and fully understand user experiences and pain points in order to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement for retail customers.
"We are proud to support our customers as they migrate to the cloud and manage their AWS environments," said Yrieix Garnier, VP of Product at Datadog. "Our extensive history with AWS and our technical depth across use cases, industries and technologies—as evidenced by our nine AWS competencies—allows our customers to leverage AWS seamlessly and with confidence."
These latest competencies add to an already significant level of deep expertise with AWS that includes:
- AWS Microsoft Workloads Competency
- AWS DevOps Competency
- AWS Government Competency
- AWS Container Competency
- AWS Migration and Modernization Competency
- AWS Education Competency
AWS established the AWS Competency Program to help customers identify consulting and technology partners with deep industry experience and expertise. Achieving the AWS Security Competency, AWS Networking Competency and AWS Retail Competency speaks to Datadog's place within the AWS Partner Network (APN) as a member with a history of success in providing customers with specialized solutions that align to AWS architectural best practices. To receive these designations, Datadog underwent an assessment of the security, performance and reliability of its solutions and validated its deep AWS expertise.
For more information about Datadog's solutions for AWS, visit: https://www.datadoghq.com/solutions/aws/.
Datadog is the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring and log management to provide unified, real-time observability of our customers' entire technology stack. Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes and across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation and cloud migration, drive collaboration among development, operations, security and business teams, accelerate time to market for applications, reduce time to problem resolution, secure applications and infrastructure, understand user behavior and track key business metrics.
This press release may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended including statements on the benefits of new products and features. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and are subject to a variety of assumptions, uncertainties, risks and factors that are beyond our control, including those risks detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2022, as well as future filings and reports by us. Except as required by law, we undertake no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.
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Eagle Hill Awarded New Master Services Contract by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
SEATTLE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Hill Consulting has been awarded a new contract to provide industry-leading change management solutions to State of Washington governmental agencies, higher education institutions, and other organizations with Master Contract Usage Agreements (MCUAs). The contract was awarded by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES), as a state-wide governmental Master Contract, streamlining the process for agencies to access Eagle Hill's expertise.
Under the Master Contract, organizations within the State of Washington have:
- the ability to quickly request Eagle Hill's change management services
- the flexibility to create a scope of work tailored to their needs
- the ability to make direct awards without a funding ceiling
"The timing of this contract couldn't be better for government agencies in Washington State," said Melissa Jezior, Eagle Hill president and chief executive officer. "Agency leaders have a multitude of pressing and complex issues that require change management strategies and support – cybersecurity and new technologies, economic recovery, education, homelessness, transportation, workforce management, and diversity, equity and inclusion – among others."
"Eagle Hill is known for bringing unconventional thinking and solutions to solve government problems. Now, we are poised to bring energy, initiative, and imagination to help even more leaders in Washington State to solve their business challenges and deliver value above expectations," Jezior said.
Change Management is an end-to-end advisory service designed to help clients improve how their people transition to different ways of thinking, behaving, and working to achieve a desired business outcome. Today, organizations are tackling a multitude of strategic business challenges that have sweeping effects on how they do business. Eagle Hill applies innovative approaches to influence change at every level of the organization. Unlike traditional consultancies, Eagle Hill doesn't just focus on the individual to drive change forward. The focus is on an enterprise and team-level strategies to drive adoption.
In the State of Washington, organizations such as King County, Sound Transit, and Seattle City Light are already tapping Eagle Hill's team of experts. On the federal government level, agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the General Services Administration, among others, turn to Eagle Hill for creative management consulting solutions.
More information on how Washington agencies can tap Eagle Hill is available on the Eagle Hill web site here. Eagle Hill's contract number is 01620 and the DUNS# is 137206202.
Eagle Hill Consulting LLC is a woman-owned business that provides unconventional management consulting services in the areas of Strategy & Performance, Change, and Talent. The company's expertise in delivering innovative solutions to unique challenges spans across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, from financial services to healthcare to media & entertainment. Eagle Hill has offices in the Seattle, WA, Washington, DC, and Boston, MA metropolitan areas. More information is available at www.eaglehillconsulting.com.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the software company that crushes business complexity, today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, maintaining the company's current dividend program. The Q3 2022 dividend will be paid on July 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2022.
About Pega
Pega delivers innovative software that crushes business complexity so our clients can make better decisions and get work done. We help the world's leading brands solve their biggest business challenges: maximizing customer lifetime value, streamlining customer service, and boosting operational efficiency. Pega technology is powered by real-time AI and intelligent automation, while our scalable architecture and low-code platform help enterprises adapt to rapid change and transform for tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.pega.com.
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MARIETTA, Ohio, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (Nasdaq: PEBO) today announced it intends to release second quarter 2022 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, and conduct a facilitated conference call with analysts, media and individual investors at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time on the same date.
The conference call will consist of commentary from Chuck Sulerzyski, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kathryn Bailey, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, regarding Peoples' results followed by a question and answer period. The dial-in number for this call will be (866) 890-9285. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call audio (listen-only mode) and archived replay will be accessible online via the "Investor Relations" section of Peoples' website. The audio replay will be available for one year.
Individuals wishing to participate in the live conference call are encouraged to call or sign in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Peoples is a diversified financial services holding company that makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance, premium financing and equipment leasing solutions through its subsidiaries. Peoples has been headquartered in Marietta, Ohio since 1902 and has an established heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact. As of March 31, 2022, Peoples had $7.2 billion in total assets, 136 locations, including 119 full-service bank branches in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.
Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of U.S. publicly-traded companies. Peoples offers services through Peoples Bank (which includes the divisions of Peoples Investment Services, Peoples Premium Finance and North Star Leasing), Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC, and Vantage Financial, LLC.
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Documents outline a sordid conspiracy of sexual abuse and billion dollar profits
COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys filed a bombshell federal lawsuit today against Rockstar Cheer, Varsity Spirit, the U.S. All Star Federation (USASF), Bain Capital and more including Rockstar Cheer owners Scott and Kathy Foster detailing a sordid and far-reaching criminal conspiracy where teenage athletes lived a nightmare of physical, mental and sexual abuse from Foster and other Rockstar Cheer coaches while Varsity Spirit, the USASF and Bain Capital turned a blind eye while collecting billions of dollars in profits. The abuse survivors are represented by Bakari Sellers, Jessica Fickling, and Alexandra Benevento of The Strom Law Firm.
"This was a factory of abuse designed specifically to generate two things: a constant supply of underage victims for Scott Foster and his fellow predators and a billion dollar revenue stream to Varsity Spirit, USASF and Bain Capital," said Sellers. "Instead of protecting these young men and women, they victimized them and cashed their checks."
The lawsuit not only outlines multiple instances where teenage boys and girls were recruited, plied with drugs and alcohol and abused, it explains how companies like Varsity Spirit, USASF, Bain Capital and more knew about the abuse yet failed to stop it for fear it might hurt their profits.
While today's lawsuit details the abuse of several of the survivors, the attorneys confirm that additional lawsuits are coming which will include additional victims as well as perpetrators and gyms in various jurisdictions across the country.
"Scott Foster and his allies did their best to intimidate and isolate their targets, making these young people feel alone and somehow responsible," said Fickling. "Well, they're not alone anymore. We're standing with them and we stand with all of the survivors coming forward."
The scandal has gained new prominence following news last week that Greenville-based Rockstar Cheer owner and founder, Scott Foster, was the subject of a multi-jurisdictional investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Foster committed suicide on Monday, August 22, while that investigation was underway.
"We're not just fighting for these survivors and their families," said Benevento. "We're fighting against a system, created and fostered by USASF, Varsity Spirit and Bain Capital that not only allows an environment where physical, mental and sexual abuse can run rampant, but encourages it. We're fighting to change that system once and for all."
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— Fast-growing Franchise Expects to Approach 1,000 by End-of-Year and Continues to Expand Franchisee Network Nationwide —
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Welcome, one of the fastest growing short-term vacation rental management franchise concepts, announces that it has surpassed 750 properties nationwide in its franchise network, representing a more than 200% year-over-year increase. Franchisee and revenue growth have doubled in 2022, as well, as the franchise has developed innovative operational strategies to aid franchisees effectively scale their businesses.
"In less than three years we have been able to launch the Grand Welcome franchise and have it become one of the fastest growing concepts in the market. We expect sustained growth over the next year, as we continue to address market needs in a manner unlike any other short-term vacation rental company," said Brandon Ezra, founder and CEO of Grand Welcome.
Grand Welcome now has franchisees and properties in 13 states. Each property is locally owned and operated, unlike other short-term vacation rental franchises. Grand Welcome exceeded 30 franchisees in July of this year and expects to double that number by the end of 2022.
Ezra points to three pillars for Grand Welcome's growth and appeal to franchisees:
- Community-based – By having each franchisee serve as a member of their community, Grand Welcome is giving back to the areas in which they manage properties. This aids in the long-term success of the franchisee and helps the respective communities prosper.
- Advanced Technology – Grand Welcome has developed a proprietary reservation and accounting system that helps franchisees operate efficiently from the first day of business. It also helps franchisees scale more efficiently for effective expansion.
- Support – Franchisees have access to a back office administrative support team of highly qualified and trained professionals skilled in reservations, customer service, marketing, and accounting. It allows the franchisees to better focus on the properties in their territories.
"Our vision is to grow Grand Welcome through a shared passion and innovation that recognizes opportunities and seizes them. That approach led us to recently introduce a Tier 1 program to best address an underserved part of the short-term vacation rental business efficiently. Additionally, our expansion plans include international properties, as we expect to continue to set the pace in our market segment," said Ezra.
About Grand Welcome
Named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Top New and Emerging Franchises of 2022, Grand Welcome has become one of the leading short-term rental property management businesses in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company is consistently growing the number of franchise locations, properties, and range of destinations it offers to valued and loyal customers.
To learn more about Grand Welcome franchise opportunities, visit www.grandwelcomefranchise.com or call 803.991.4297.
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‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Family waiting for car title months after online purchase
PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Imagine making payments on a $41,000 vehicle that you can’t drive. A family in Nebraska says that’s exactly what’s happening.
Colt Wettstein and his wife told WOWT they have been frustrated for months after buying a used Chevrolet Tahoe online.
“We’re actually having to borrow a car from my mother-in-law, which actually doesn’t have enough seats to carry the family,” Wettstein said.
The Wettsteins said they bought a 2015 Tahoe with 60,000 miles from Carvana in mid-April. But the online dealer has yet to deliver a title, so the SUV has been unlicensed for 144 days.
“Finally, I’ve been escalated to the executive level for the non-drivable task force, but all they do is say, ‘Hey, we recommend getting an Uber, park your vehicle and wait until they locate the title,’” Wettstein said.
The family said they have gone through more than one in-transit form, but they have expired and are afraid to drive their vehicle.
An inability to insure an unregistered car isn’t their only concern.
“We get pulled over, the car gets towed, and we’re not able to get it from the tow company until we can prove registration,” Wettstein said.
Sarpy County Treasurer Trace Jones said a key to driving the unregistered Tahoe might be a letter of explanation on his letterhead.
“There’s no guarantee if they’re pulled over by law enforcement that they wouldn’t be cited, but at least it can help tell the situation and hopefully help them catch a break,” Jones said.
The treasurer has traced the title to New York, where a duplicate has been issued for the Tahoe.
“It should never take this long. It’s absolutely unacceptable. They issue temporary tags or dealer tags for 30 days. It should never take longer than that. But things happen, and it’s happened a lot with the online car sales,” Jones said.
Wettstein said he’ll be watching the mail from Carvana, but so far, it has brought only frustrating surprises.
“We received registration paperwork for a Subaru for a guy that lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. I’ve been getting documents for other people and they’ve been sending my documents to other people,” Wettstein said.
After contacting Carvana, Wettstein said he received a phone call from the online dealer apologizing. He said if the title isn’t sent soon, the company offered to take back the SUV and provide a full refund, including loan payments already made.
“We are working closely with the customer to resolve the issue and ensuring their needs are met,” a Carvana spokesperson said regarding the ongoing situation.
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Uvalde school year starts amid fear and unfinished security
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A new and worrisome school year begins Tuesday in Uvalde.
There is new high fencing around the Texas community’s public school campuses that still isn’t finished, a heavy police patrol that many families don’t trust and no classes ever again at Robb Elementary School, three months after a gunman with an AR-15-style rifle killed 19 children and two teachers inside two adjoining fourth-grade classrooms.
Ashley Morales is putting her son, Jeremiah, back in class — because she says she has no other choice as a working single mother. She will drop him off outside Uvalde Elementary on the first day. She says parents won’t be allowed inside.
“I’m just nervous, scared,” said Morales, whose son was a third-grader last year at Robb Elementary and lost three friends in the May 24 massacre. During a recent “Meet the Teacher” night, she felt a rush of anxiety walking down the school hall.
“Oh my gosh, it’s actually going to happen,” she said. “School is going to start.”
Although school already started weeks ago in many parts of Texas, officials pushed back the first day of class in Uvalde after a summer of unfathomable heartache, anger and revelations of widespread failures by law enforcement who allowed an 18-year-old gunman to fire inside the adjoining classrooms for more than 70 minutes.
Despite pushing back the start of the year, Uvalde school officials said several enhanced security measures remain incomplete, including installing additional cameras and new locks.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has committed to putting nearly three dozen state troopers on Uvalde campuses — but that is of no comfort to some families since there were more than 90 state troopers on scene during the attack.
More than 100 families in Uvalde signed up for virtual school, while others pulled their kids out of the district and enrolled them in private schools. One teacher who was shot in the abdomen and survived, Elsa Avila, will not be greetings students for the first time in 30 years because she is still recovering.
A damning report by a Texas House committee found that nearly 400 officers in all rushed to Robb Elementary after the shooting but hesitated for more than hour to confront the shooter. Body camera and surveillance footage showed heavily armed officers, some holding bulletproof shields, stacked in the hallway but not advancing to the classroom.
Steve McCraw, head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, called the response “an abject failure.”
Last month, the Uvalde school board fired district police Chief Pete Arredondo, who McCraw and the House report accused of failing to take control of the scene and wasting time by looking for a key for a classroom door that was likely unlocked. The firing has not quieted demands for others to face punishment. One other officer — Uvalde Lt. Mariano Pargas, the acting police chief that day — has been placed on administrative leave.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners", "BGC", or the "Company"), a leading global brokerage and financial technology company, today announced the appointment of Jason W. Hauf as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective June 6, 2022.
Mr. Hauf will replace Steven Bisgay, who will remain in his executive role as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Managing Director of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor"). Mr. Hauf will report directly to Howard W. Lutnick, BGC's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Lutnick commented on today's announcement, "As we embark on the expansion of BGC's digital transformation, including FMX and cryptocurrencies, it is important for our Company to be at the forefront of this evolution. Jason's in-depth knowledge of financial services organizations will strengthen our management team and ensure we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders."
Mr. Bisgay added, "It has been a privilege to serve as CFO of BGC Partners over the last few years. I look forward to working with Jason in his new role as the Company continues to position itself for the future."
Mr. Hauf is an accomplished industry veteran with over 30 years of financial management and public accounting experience in international organizations. He most recently served as Managing Director and CFO of Exos Technology and Financial Partners ("Exos"), where he helped to establish an investment bank and technology company from the ground up.
Prior to his time at Exos, Mr. Hauf served as Managing Director and CFO of Royal Bank of Scotland, Corporate and Institutional Banking Division, Americas. Mr. Hauf was previously Vice President at AIG Financial Products Corp. and began his career at Coopers & Lybrand, where he was a manager when he left. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Delaware.
About BGC Partners, Inc.
BGC Partners, Inc. ("BGC") is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company. BGC, through its various affiliates, specializes in the brokerage of a broad range of products, including Fixed Income (Rates and Credit), Foreign Exchange, Equities, Energy and Commodities, Shipping, and Futures. BGC, through its various affiliates, also provides a wide variety of services, including trade execution, brokerage, clearing, trade compression, post-trade, information, and other back-office services to a broad range of financial and non-financial institutions. Through its brands, including FMX™, Fenics®, Fenics Market Data™, Fenics GO™, BGC®, BGC Trader™, Capitalab®, and Lucera®, BGC offers financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics related to numerous financial instruments and markets. BGC, BGC Trader, GFI, Fenics, FMX, Fenics Market Data, Capitalab, and Lucera are trademarks/service marks and/or registered trademarks/service marks of BGC and/or its affiliates. BGC's customers include many of the world's largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms. BGC's Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "BGCP". BGC is led by Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Howard W. Lutnick. For more information, please visit http://www.bgcpartners.com. You can also follow BGC at https://twitter.com/bgcpartners, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgc-partners and/or http://ir.bgcpartners.com/Investors/default.aspx.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about BGC
Statements in this document regarding BGC that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, BGC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) today announced that Chuck Kummeth, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the BofA Securities 2022 Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 2:40 p.m. PST. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed via the IR Calendar page of Bio-Techne's Investor Relations website at https://investors.bio-techne.com/ir-calendar.
Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality purified proteins and reagent solutions - notably cytokines and growth factors, antibodies, immunoassays, biologically active small molecule compounds, tissue culture reagents, T-Cell activation and gene editing technologies. Bio-Techne's product portfolio also includes protein analysis solutions, sold under the ProteinSimple brand name, offering researchers efficient and streamlined options for automated Western blot and multiplexed ELISA workflow. These reagent and protein analysis solutions are sold to biomedical researchers as well as clinical research laboratories and constitute the Protein Sciences Segment. Bio-Techne also develops and manufactures diagnostic products including FDA-regulated controls, calibrators, blood gas and clinical chemistry controls and custom assay development on dedicated clinical instruments. Bio-Techne's genomic tools include advanced tissue-based in situ hybridization assays (ISH) for research and clinical use, sold under the ACD brand as well as a portfolio of clinical molecular diagnostic oncology assays, including the ExoDx® Prostate test for prostate cancer diagnosis. These diagnostic and genomic products comprise Bio-Techne's Diagnostics and Genomics Segment. Bio-Techne products are integral components of scientific investigations into biological processes and molecular diagnostics, revealing the nature, diagnosis, etiology and progression of specific diseases. They aid in drug discovery efforts and provide the means for accurate clinical tests and diagnoses. With thousands of products in its portfolio, Bio-Techne generated approximately $931 million in net sales in fiscal 2021 and has approximately 2,700 employees worldwide.
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LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with MCR Technologies, SONIFI Health has integrated the HealthTouch food service system onto its interactive patient engagement platform.
HealthTouch's turnkey software helps hospitals manage patient dietary needs while also creating efficiencies in their food production and delivery systems. And now with SONIFI Health's HealthTouch integration capabilities, hospitals have a simple, streamlined way for patients to order their own food.
Patients can place their meal orders on SONIFI Health's interactive TVs, as well as on its mobile app for hospital-provided tablets and BYOD solutions. Meal ordering information can also be displayed on SONIFI Health's digital whiteboards.
"For HealthTouch, we continually strive to help hospitals provide a safe and healthy in-room dining experience for their patients, without adding to staff workloads," said George Speropolous, President and CEO of MCR Technologies. "Having our software integrated with SONIFI Health's platform creates a seamless process that saves staff time and gives patients flexibility and control, without compromising the safety measures hospitals have in place for the patients' dietary needs."
"Anything we can do to simplify technology for our customers has always been a top priority," said Roy Kosuge, SONIFI Health General Manager. "So as we continued talking with our customers about their goals and initiatives to provide exceptional patient experiences, integrating with HealthTouch was an absolute 'of course' for us. We're proud to offer this integrated feature on our interactive platform in hospitals across the country.
About MCR Technologies
MCR Technologies is the premier provider of patient nutrient management and food-service software systems. Our flagship product, HealthTouch®, is installed in over 500 healthcare facilities and has helped millions of patients in the past 20 years. While we pride ourselves on leading technology solutions and superb customer service, our most salient strength is the ability to innovate continuously. Learn more at mcrtechnologies.com.
About SONIFI Health
SONIFI Health provides interactive technology solutions proven to improve patient engagement, outcomes and staff productivity. The system is delivered across multiple technology platforms including mobile devices, televisions, computers and digital displays to enhance patient and family experiences while increasing hospital operational efficiencies. As part of SONIFI Solutions Inc., the company supports more than 500 million end user experiences per year. Learn more at sonifihealth.com.
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LAS VEGAS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GBank Financial Holdings Inc. ("GBank" or the "Company") (OTCQX: GBFH), the parent company for Bank of George (the "Bank"), today reported year-to-date earnings of $5.0 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, and quarterly earnings of $1.7 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. Year-to-date earnings represent a 13% increase, compared to $4.4 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the year-to-date period ending June 30, 2021. Year-to-date gain on sales income increased to $8.6 million from $7.2 million for the same period in 2021, representing a 19% year-over-year increase. Net interest margin for the Bank continues to increase with second quarter 2022 at 3.62%, compared to 3.21% for the same period in 2021.
Second Quarter Financial Highlights (for the year-over-year and linked quarterly periods ending June 30, 2022)
Year-over-year comparisons:
- Year-to-date net income increased 13% to $5.0 million, compared to $4.4 million for the same period in 2021.
- Year-to-date earnings per diluted share were $0.39, compared to $0.34 for the same period in 2021.
- Return on average assets was 1.60%, compared to 1.71% for the same period in 2021.
- Return on average equity was 12.68%, compared to 13.25% for the same period in 2021.
- Allowance for loan losses was $6.8 million, compared to $5.9 million at June 30, 2021.
- Net interest margin (bank-level) was 3.36%, compared to 3.31% for the same period in 2021.
- Year-to-date net revenues (net interest income plus noninterest income) increased 18% to $19.6 million, compared to $16.6 million for 2021.
- Noninterest income increased 20% to $10.0 million, compared to $8.4 million for 2021.
- Total assets increased 17% to $635.1 million, compared to $545.0 million as of June 30, 2021.
- Total deposits increased 13% to $519.9 million, compared to $461.9 million as of June 30, 2021.
- Book value was $6.40 per share, compared to $5.66 per share as of June 30, 2021.
Linked quarter comparisons:
- Net income decreased 47.2% to $1.7 million, compared to $3.2 million for Q1 2022.
- Earnings per diluted share were $0.13, compared to $0.25 for Q1 2022.
- Return on average assets was 1.09%, compared to 2.11% for Q1 2022.
- Return on average equity was 8.59%, compared to 16.93% for Q1 2022.
- Allowance for loan losses was $6.8 million, compared to $6.1 million at March 31, 2022.
- Net interest margin (bank-level) was 3.62%, compared to 3.12% for Q1 2022.
- Total net revenues (net interest income plus noninterest income) decreased 9% to $9.3 million, compared to $10.3 million for Q1 2022.
- Noninterest income decreased 30% to $4.1 million, compared to $5.9 million for Q1 2022.
- Total assets increased 1.4% to $635.1 million, compared to $626.4 million at March 31, 2022.
- Total deposits increased 2.4% to $519.9 million, compared to $507.6 million at March 31, 2022.
- Book value was $6.40 per share, compared to $6.45 per share at March 31, 2021.
Edward M. Nigro, GBank Executive Chairman, stated "Our earnings growth over 2021 looks even brighter when we consider the combined impact of our year-to-date charges of $550,000 for our core processor conversion and the $767,000 in loan provision as a result of substantive increases in commercial loans during the quarter. When we see NIM growing, SBA production remaining strong, and Gaming Fintech clients utilizing our PPA product increasing, we feel very confident about our strategic business plan."
SBA
"The Company continues to see a strong pipeline of SBA loans. This activity is related to the investments we have made in our SBA Division, which will allow us to not only continue to build on what we have created, but also expand into additional markets to further diversify our loan portfolio and balance sheet." stated T. Ryan Sullivan, President/CEO.
Year-to-date SBA Division loan originations were at approximately $124 million through June 30, 2022, a 35% increase compared to approximately $92 million in originations for the same period in 2021. This level of performance is establishing the Bank as a long-term leader in the government guaranteed lending market, and will continue to be a significant contributor to the Company's bottom line.
A key provision of the CARES Act was the SBA Debt Relief Program, whereby the SBA made six months of principal and interest payments on qualifying existing and new SBA loans. This has been an incredibly powerful resource for SBA borrowers and, with all of the Bank's SBA 7(a) loans in regular payment status at the onset of the program, most of the Bank's SBA borrowers were able to benefit from this program. As of June 30, 2022, the Bank no longer had any loan relationships receiving support under this program. Additionally, under the Economic Aid Act, continuing SBA payment support of up to $9,000 per month provided for a significant portion of the Bank's SBA 7(a) loan portfolio. As of June 30, 2022, the Bank currently has no loan relationships receiving support under this program.
Gaming FinTech
As a result of the merger of SBTech and DraftKings, the Bank's related Oregon State Lottery Program ("OSL") sports wagering accounts began winding down during Q1 2022. Due to this winddown, year-to-date OSL load volume decreased 88% to approximately $4.7 million, compared to $38.3 million during the same period in 2021. Even with this decrease, the Bank's Play+ Program with its strategic partners, BankCard Services, LLC and Sightline Payments, experienced an increase in load volumes of 23% year-to-date through June 30, 2022 to $381.6 million, compared to $310.0 million for the same period in 2021, resulting in an overall Gaming FinTech Division load volume increase of 11% year-to-date through June 30, 2022 to approximately $386.3 million, compared to $348.3 million for the same period in 2021.
As an offset to the OSL winddown, the Bank anticipates it will receive a total of $225 thousand for the OSL Program termination.
Paycheck Protection Program
As a U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") PLP lender, the Bank has also been able to play a critical role in offering loans through the SBA Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"). During the life of the program, the Bank funded approximately $85 million in PPP loans. These vital funds supported keeping nearly 7,000 employees on the payroll. PPP loans at June 30, 2022 were approximately $4.5 million.
Covid-19 Response
The Company continues to administer pandemic programs to assist its clients with their financial needs, and remains committed to helping its clients who have been affected by the declining economic activity or other challenges related to the pandemic.
Subordinated Notes Offering
On December 14, 2021, the Company completed its private placement of $20 million of 3.875% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2031 (the "Notes") to certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors. The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory capital purposes. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate operating purposes, to support organic growth, and to fund potential acquisitions.
Balance Sheet Review
GBank's consolidated liquidity and capital positions continue to perform well compared to its relative peers. Year-over-year, deposits grew by approximately $58 million. Year-over-year, gross loan balances (excluding PPP) increased by approximately $101 million due to SBA and commercial loan growth. The Bank continues to take advantage of favorable market conditions related to SBA loan sales.
Total assets increased 17% to approximately $635 million, compared to approximately $545 million at June 30, 2021. Total deposits were also up 13% to approximately $520 million, compared to approximately $462 million at June 30, 2021. Shareholders' equity increased 17% to approximately $81 million, compared to approximately $69 million at June 30, 2021.
The company adopted ASC 842 – Lease Accounting in Q3 2021, resulting in a right-of-use asset and corresponding operating lease liability of approximately $1.6 million. Certain adjustments have been made to the financial presentation for the 2021 year-to-date period and are related to this adoption for comparative purposes. We have leased branches and office space and have entered into various other agreements in conducting our business. Operating lease right-of-use assets are included within All Other Assets and the Bank's operating lease liability is included within Accrued Interest Payable and Other. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term, subject to any changes in the lease or expectations regarding the terms. Variable lease costs such as property taxes are expensed as incurred. Lease and non-lease components are accounted for separately as the amounts are readily determinable under our lease contracts. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet.
Operating Results
The Bank's second quarter net interest margin was 3.62%, compared to 3.21% for Q2 2021. Second quarter net revenues (net interest income plus noninterest income) decreased 9% to $9.3 million, compared to $10.3 million for Q2 2021. Second quarter noninterest income decreased 31% to $4.1 million, compared to $6.0 million for Q2 2021. These decreases are primarily related to the decrease in the sales price on SBA loans, which was partially offset by an increase in overall production. Total second quarter noninterest expense increased 17% to $6.3 million, compared to $5.4 million for Q2 2021, and increased 5% compared to $6.0 million for Q1 2022. These increases are primarily related to the Bank's continued investments in personnel and technology.
Credit Quality
The provision for loan losses during Q2 2022 reflects our current assessment of risks associated with our credit portfolios, the COVID-19 pandemic, and general economic conditions. The Company recorded a $767 thousand provision for loan losses during the second quarter of 2022, compared to a $56 thousand provision during the preceding linked quarter. This increase in provision is related to the higher level of growth in loan balances during Q2 2022. The Company held approximately $6.8 million in allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2022, compared to approximately $6.1 million at March 31, 2022. The Bank holds no balances of other real estate owned and reports loans in non-accrual status of approximately $4.7 million at June 30, 2022, up from $298 thousand in the prior quarter. Non-accrual loans were centered in one credit relationship, and include government guaranteed balances of approximately $3.5 million. The allowance for loan losses to total net loans, excluding PPP and guaranteed balances, was 2.09% at June 30, 2022. During the quarter, the Bank experienced net charge-offs of approximately $82 thousand, compared to approximately $105 thousand for the prior quarter.
Earnings Call
The Company will host its Q2 2022 quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. (PST). Shareholders will be able to listen from their home or from any remote location that has Internet connectivity. There will be no physical location for shareholders to attend.
Shareholders may participate online, via the ZOOM app on their smartphones, or by joining by telephone:
The ZOOM video conference ID is 881 5248 7104
The ZOOM meeting passcode will be available to shareholders by sending an email request to sferguson@bankofgeorge.com or by calling Shauna Ferguson at 702-851-4208.
Joining by ZOOM Video Conference
Log in on your computer at https://zoom.us/j/88152487104 or by using the Zoom app on your smartphone.
Joining by Telephone
Dial (408) 638-0968. The conference ID is 881 5248 7104.
The Company
GBank Financial Holdings Inc. ("GBank" or the "Company") (GBFH), a bank holding company with approximately $635 million in assets at June 30, 2022, conducts business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank of George (named in honor of George Washington). Founded in 2007, the Bank operates two full-service commercial branches in Las Vegas, Nevada, with primary lending activities focused on engaging clients in Nevada, California, Utah, and Arizona. Bank of George has key businesses in three prominent divisions: SBA Lending, Gaming FinTech, and Commercial Lending. The Bank conducts business nationally through its SBA lending activities (ranked 19th in the nation by the U.S. Small Business Administration for SBA 7(a) dollar loan volume through September 30, 2021) and its BankCard Services, LLC ("BCS") partnership. Launched in 2016, the Bank's Gaming FinTech Division, through its contract with BankCard Services, LLC ("BCS") is empowering Sightline Payments Play+ Solution (Sightline Payments) for seamless and secure pay-and-play that is enabling cashless, mobile commerce solutions for gaming, lottery, and sports betting ecosystems – positioning GBank as a financial leader in this new payments world. The Bank also provides general commercial banking services with an emphasis on serving the needs of small- and medium-sized businesses, high net worth individuals, professionals, and investors. The Bank offers a full complement of consumer deposit products and is focused on delivering a premium level of service. Bank of George has been recognized every year for each of the past five years by S&P Global Market Intelligence as a top 100 U.S. community bank under $3 billion in assets. For more information about Bank of George, please visit its website at https://www.bankofgeorge.com GBank's Common Stock is quoted on the US OTCQX Market under the symbol GBFH.
Forward-looking Statements
GBank has made forward-looking statements in this Press Release. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries. When words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," or similar expressions occur in this Press Release, the Company is making forward-looking statements. Note that many factors could affect the future financial results of the Company and its subsidiaries, both individually and collectively, and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release. Those factors include, but are not limited to: the recent and continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic which poses risks and may harm the Company's business and results of operations in future quarters, credit risk, changes in market interest rates, inability to achieve merger-related synergies, competition, economic downturn or recession, and government regulation and supervision. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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Products are intended to meet consumer needs in the bear market, with the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP launched as the first offering in the Crypto Winter Suite
ZURICH, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 21Shares AG ("21Shares"), the world's largest issuer of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs), today announced its Crypto Winter Suite – a set of products designed to help investors weather the bear market. The first product introduced in the suite is the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC), which launched today on SIX Swiss Exchange.
The 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP is designed to offer low-cost exposure to Bitcoin, as the lowest cost Bitcoin ETP on the European market. CBTC has a total expense ratio of 21 basis points (0.21%) – selected to reflect the 21 million cap on Bitcoin – which is 44 basis points (0.44%) below the next lowest product on the market. The product will lend a portion of the underlying crypto on a fully collateralized basis to offset operating cost. Lending on CBTC will begin once the product achieves sufficient scale.
Beyond the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP, 21Shares will focus on building additional bear-market oriented products. The Crypto Winter Suite aims to provide investors with a variety of ways to enter the crypto ecosystem – whether that is at some of the lowest costs on the market for long-term strategic allocation, for shorter-term tactical allocation or in a more risk-controlled manner.
"Given the current market environment, many investors are looking to 'buy-the-dip' and generate the maximum potential long-term return," said Arthur Krause, Director of ETP Product at 21Shares. "Our Crypto Winter Suite will provide ways for investors to dip their toes in the water at some of the lowest costs on the market."
"While we're experiencing a tougher market today, interest in the long-game of cryptocurrency has not wavered," said Hany Rashwan, CEO and co-founder, 21Shares. "We've seen investor demand for low-cost exposure to this asset class – and the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP – the first product in our new suite – does just that, at the most competitive pricing in Europe. Our bear-market products provide investors with a robust toolkit for navigating the challenging market environment."
Today's announcement follows 21Shares' launch of the world's first USD Yield ETP last month, preceded by the company's entry into the United States with the launch of two new index funds, the release of a Layer1 Index ETP and DeFi ETP, and the world's first Bitcoin and Gold ETP. Additionally, 21Shares recently published its sixth issue of its State of Crypto Report, which explores current trends in the crypto industry and what investors are doing to successfully optimize their crypto portfolios.
To learn more about the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP or the Crypto Winter Suite, please visit www.21shares.com.
Press Contacts:
Arielle Sobel, Head of Global Communications, press@21shares.com
Megan Enright, Communications Manager, press@21shares.com
21Shares takes innovation to the next level with the largest suite of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) in the world. In 2018 it pioneered the world's first cryptocurrency index listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and it continues powering its cryptocurrency franchise with cutting-edge research and groundbreaking approaches to product strategy. 21Shares aims to provide all investors with an easy, secure, and regulated way to buy, sell, and short cryptocurrency through existing bank and brokerage accounts. 21Shares is a Swiss company registered in Zug, Switzerland with offices in Zurich and New York City. For more information, please visit www.21shares.com.
This document is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for securities of 21Shares AG. Neither this document nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any offer or commitment whatsoever in any jurisdiction. This document constitutes advertisement within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act and not a prospectus. This document and the information contained herein are not for distribution in or into (directly or indirectly) the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution or release would be unlawful. This document does not constitute an offer of securities to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase in or into the United States, Canada, Australia, or Japan. The securities of 21Shares AG to which these materials relate have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will not be a public offering of securities in the United States. This document is only being distributed to and is only directed at: (i) to investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Order"); or (ii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevant persons"); or (iii) persons who fall within Article 43(2) of the Order, including existing members and creditors of the Company or (iv) any other persons to whom this document can be lawfully distributed in circumstances where section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply. The Securities are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents. In any EEA Member State (other than the France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Lichtenstein) that has implemented the Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, together with any applicable implementing measures in any Member State, the "Prospectus Regulation") this communication is only addressed to and is only directed at qualified investors in that Member State within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation. Exclusively for potential investors in France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Liechtenstein the 2021 Base Prospectus (EU) is made available on the Issuer's website under www.21Shares.com. The approval of the 2021 Base Prospectus (EU) should not be understood as an endorsement by the SFSA of the securities offered or admitted to trading on a regulated market. Eligible potential investors should read the 2021 Base Prospectus (EU) and the relevant Final Terms before making an investment decision in order to understand the potential risks associated with the decision to invest in the securities.
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MIAMI, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RECUR is expanding to the Avalanche Blockchain, enabling RECUR users to move its NFTs to Avalanche, and use them across wallets, marketplaces, and other applications built using the Avalanche blockchain.
By integrating with Avalanche, RECUR is ushering in a new era for interoperability for intellectual property from the world's most iconic brands to seamlessly flow across Web 3.0 communities. Additionally, EIP 2981, the NFT Royalty Standard co-authored by RECUR, is expanding into the Avalanche ecosystem.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Avalanche, enabling RECUR NFTs to travel and participate in its eco-friendly and rapidly growing ecosystem," said Zach Bruch, CEO of RECUR. "As we continue to expand our NFT offering throughout the metaverse, it is essential that creators maintain their royalties regardless of where their NFTs travel."
RECUR will be working with Avalanche and their ecosystem partners including marketplaces, games, and metaverses to adopt and implement the EIP 2981 NFT Royalty Standard in order to further support artists, creators and IP that is coveted by both crypto-native and mainstream audiences.
"For NFTs to go mainstream, brands will need trusted partners who understand the demands that come with passionate fanbases and the need for a seamless, secure, and eco-friendly platform underpinning it all. RECUR and Avalanche check every box, and are best positioned to usher them on-chain," says John Nahas, VP of Business Development at Ava labs.
RECUR powers the NFT experiences for some of the most beloved IP in the world including Paramount, Star Trek, Nickelodeon, Hello Kitty, Care Bears, college sports and more.
Starting Wednesday, May 25th 2022, users will find Avalanche as a blockchain deposit and withdrawal option enabled natively in their RECUR accounts with no additional action required.
For more information on RECUR's Multi-Chain Deposit & Withdrawals functionality please navigate here.
About RECUR
RECUR is a technology company that designs & develops dedicated branded experiences that allow fans to buy, collect, and re-sell digital products and collectibles (NFTs). RECUR is the only blockchain-agnostic NFT platform ultimately giving its brand partners the widest range of distribution and their fan bases the widest range of utility. RECUR also co-authored the recurring royalty standard for NFTs, allowing for creators, artists, athletes, and brands to participate in the secondary sales of their assets in perpetuity.
About Avalanche
Avalanche is the fastest smart contracts platform in the blockchain industry, as measured by time-to-finality, and has the most validators securing its activity of any proof-of-stake protocol. Avalanche is blazingly fast, low cost, and green. Any smart contract-enabled application can outperform its competition by deploying on Avalanche.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The renowned Southern rock quartet Gov't Mule, led by GRAMMY ® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter and guitar legend Warren Haynes is coming to The Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City on September 20, 2022, presented by Stability Cannabis.
To commemorate the special event, Stability Cannabis has cultivated and released a one-of-a-kind cannabis strain named Black Horizon, in honor of Gov't Mule's latest album release, Heavy Load Blues, featuring the popular track "Black Horizon". The exclusive Black Horizon strain can be purchased only at Stability Cannabis dispensaries in Oklahoma City while supplies last. Each purchase of the private strain qualifies for an entry in a free ticket giveaway for the show on September 20th. In total four winners will win two tickets each, along with an exciting prize packet courtesy of Stability Cannabis.
"We are proud to partner with The Jones Assembly and help promote world class live music in Oklahoma. While times are stressful, the Stability Cannabis brand is about helping people at our core. An evening with the iconic Gov't Mule is an ideal way to make memories with friends and fans, while discovering a moment to relax and restore" said David Lewis, chief operating officer of Stability Cannabis.
Gov't Mule features Warren Haynes (vocals, guitar), Matt Abts (drums), Danny Louis (keyboards, guitar), and Jorgen Carlsson (bass). The band is led by Warren Haynes who has assembled a prolific career as part of some of the greatest rock groups in history – Allman Brothers, Gov't Mule and the Dead.
Tickets are now on sale at www.TheJonesAssembly.com. The Jones Assembly is a popular American restaurant and one of Oklahoma's most immersive concert venues.
Oklahoma City based Stability Cannabis operates one of the largest cannabis cultivation, processing and retail operations in the American Midwest. Learn more at StabilityCannabis.com.
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Hottest of the Year by Fri-Sat
Maximum daily records will be on the chopping block late-week
It’s going to the be the hottest week of the year (so far) as upper high pressure strengthens and expands across the southern half of the nation. Hottest readings are expected on Friday and Saturday, where maximum temperature records will be challenged both days. The existing records are 106 for Friday and 105 for Saturday. Both records stand since 1933. The Saturday record is the most likely to be tied or broken.
Breezes will run light to moderate through the weekend, most gusts will remain under 20 mph — a nice change from a very windy spring!
The long-range models are consistent in a late-June cold front passing through Texoma on Sunday. A widely scattered shower or thunderstorm is possible with the frontal passage followed by less intense heat early next week. This appears to be the only chance of rain during the 7-Day period, and coverage will be spotty.
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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BEIJING, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:
President Xi Jinping chaired and addressed the 14th BRICS Summit in virtual format in Beijing on Thursday.
BRICS is a group of countries which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
The summit, titled "Fostering High-quality Partnership and Ushering in a New Era of Global Development", comes as the world faces the continued spread of COVID-19, a tortuous world economic recovery and increasingly salient peace and security issues.
Here are some highlights from his speech.
Xi calls on BRICS nations to bring stabilizing strength
BRICS countries, as important emerging markets and major developing countries, need to act with a sense of responsibility to bring positive, stabilizing and constructive strength to the world, Xi said.
Facing formidable and complex circumstances, BRICS countries need to speak out for equity and justice and jointly encourage the international community to practice true multilateralism, Xi said.
Xi calls for fostering high-quality partnership
Xi called on BRICS countries to work together to foster a high-quality partnership and start a new journey of BRICS cooperation.
At this historical crossroads, BRICS shall not only look back at the journey behind and keep in mind why the BRICS mechanism was started, but also work together for a shared future, Xi said.
Xi calls on BRICS countries to safeguard world peace, tranquility
BRICS countries should support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests, practice true multilateralism, uphold justice, fairness and unity, and oppose hegemony, bullying and division, Xi said.
Xi said China is willing to work with BRICS members to promote the effective implementation of the Global Security Initiative to contribute to global stability.
Xi says China to work with BRICS partners to advance Global Development Initiative
China is ready to work with BRICS partners to advance the Global Development Initiative for concrete outcomes and push for the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to provide support for global development that is stronger, greener and healthier, Xi said.
Xi calls on BRICS to stay open, inclusive
BRICS countries do not form a closed club or an exclusive "clique." Rather, they are members of a family and partners for win-win cooperation, Xi said.
Over the past five years, the "BRICS Plus" approach has set a fine example for emerging markets and developing countries to advance South-South cooperation and gain strength through unity, Xi said.
Under the new circumstances, BRICS countries need all the more to pursue development and enhance cooperation, he said.
Xi added that the expansion process of the BRICS cooperation mechanism should be pushed forward to allow like-minded partners to join the big BRICS family at an early date.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: NMTC) ("NeuroOne" or the "Company"), a medical technology company focused on improving surgical care options and outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders, today announced that it will present at the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference being held May 23-26, 2022 virtually and in Miami, Florida. NeuroOne will present Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET, and the presentation will be available on-demand via webcast.
Details of NeuroOne's presentation are as follows:
NeuroOne Chief Executive Officer Dave Rosa will discuss the Company's progress in developing and commercializing minimally invasive and high-definition/high-precision solutions for neurologic conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and essential tremors, as well as chronic pain from failed back surgeries. These solutions include minimally invasive thin-film Evo® Cortical Electrodes that have the potential to reduce costs, hospitalizations, and surgical procedures and improve patient outcomes.
About NeuroOne® Medical Technologies Corporation
NeuroOne is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of minimally invasive and high-definition/high-precision solutions for epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremors, and chronic pain due to failed back surgeries. A combination recording and RF ablation technology is currently under development. In addition, NeuroOne is currently testing its electrodes for long term stimulation. The Company is also investigating the potential application of its technology for artificial intelligence and machine learning. Visit n1mtc.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact, any information contained in this presentation may be a forward–looking statement that reflects the Company's current views about future events and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward–looking statements by the words or phrases "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "objective," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "target," "seek," "contemplate," "continue, "focused on," "committed to" and "ongoing," or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. Forward–looking statements may include statements regarding potential of our technology to reduce the number of hospitalizations, surgical procedures and reduce costs. Although the Company believes that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our expectations of the future, about which we cannot be certain. Our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect due to factors largely outside our control, including risks that our technology will not perform as expected based on results of our pre-clinical testing; uncertainties inherent in the development process of our technology; risks related to changes in regulatory requirements or decisions of regulatory authorities; risks that we may not have accurately estimated the size and growth potential of the markets for our technology; and other risks and uncertainties related to market and other conditions, the impact of general economic, industry or political conditions in the United States or internationally and those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of the press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward–looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF (NYSE Arca: PFFR) (the "Fund") has declared a monthly distribution of $0.12 per share ($1.44 per share on an annualized basis). The distribution will be paid August 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business August 23, 2022.
PFFR Cash Distribution:
- Ex-Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
- Record Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
- Payable Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Infrastructure Capital Advisors expects to declare future dividends on a monthly basis. Distributions are planned, but not guaranteed, for every month. The next distribution is scheduled to occur in September 2022.
For more information about PFFR's distribution policy, its 2022 distribution calendar, or tax information, please visit the Fund's website at www.virtusetfs.com.
About Virtus ETF Advisers
Virtus ETF Advisers is a New York-based, multi-manager ETF sponsor and affiliate of Virtus Investment Partners. With actively managed and index-based investment capabilities across multiple asset classes, Virtus offers a range of complementary exchange-traded-funds subadvised by select investment managers.
About Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC
Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC (ICA) is an SEC-registered investment advisor that manages exchange traded funds and a series of hedge funds. The firm was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City. ICA seeks total-return opportunities in key infrastructure sectors, including energy, real estate, transportation, industrials and utilities. It often identifies opportunities in entities that are not taxed at the entity level, such as master limited partnerships ("MLPs") and real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). It also looks for opportunities in credit and related securities, such as preferred stocks. Current income is a primary objective in most, but not all, of the company's investing activities. The focus is generally on asset-intensive companies that generate and distribute substantial streams of free cash flow. For more information, please visit www.infracapfunds.com.
DISCLOSURE
Fund Risks
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF): The value of an ETF may be more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities it is designed to track. The costs of owning the ETF may exceed the cost of investing directly in the underlying securities. Preferred Stocks: Preferred stocks may decline in price, fail to pay dividends, or be illiquid. Real Estate Investments: The Fund may be negatively affected by factors specific to the real estate market, including interest rates, leverage, property, and management. Industry/Sector Concentration: A Fund that focuses its investments in a particular industry or sector will be more sensitive to conditions that affect that industry or sector than a non-concentrated Fund. Passive Strategy/Index Risk: A passive investment strategy seeking to track the performance of the underlying index may result in the Fund holding securities regardless of market conditions or their current or projected performance. This could cause the Fund's returns to be lower than if the Fund employed an active strategy. Correlation to Index: The performance of the Fund and its index may vary somewhat due to factors such as Fund flows, transaction costs, and timing differences associated with additions to and deletions from its index. Market Volatility: Securities in the Fund may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies and general economic conditions. Price changes may be short or long term. Prospectus: For additional information on risks, please see the Fund's prospectus.
You should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Contact VP Distributors LLC at 1-888-383-4184 or visit www.virtusetfs.com to obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information about the Fund. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Virtus ETF Advisers, LLC serves as the investment advisor and Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC serves as the subadviser to the Fund.
The Fund is distributed by VP Distributors, LLC, member FINRA and subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the common stock of DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY) between June 9, 2021 and May 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 1, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Dentsply common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Dentsply class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6111 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 1, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating its accounting for a distributor rebate program in order for senior executives to be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation; (2) in order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the Class Period; (3) accordingly, Dentsply's financial statements were not prepared in accordance with GAAP and SEC rules, and Dentsply's internal controls over financial reporting were deficient throughout the Class Period; and (4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. As a result of the foregoing, When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Dentsply class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6111 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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LEADING OFF: Cardinals getting playful with pitching staff
By The Associated Press
First, Albert Pujols. Then, Yadier Molina. Anyone else want to pitch for St. Louis this season? First-year manager Oliver Marmol is definitely mixing fun with wins when it comes to who he puts on the mound. Exactly a week after the slugging Pujols made his first pitching appearance in the majors, Molina got his turn Sunday, closing out an 18-4 romp at Pittsburgh. As the perennial Gold Glove catcher got loose, Pujols went behind the plate to catch Molina’s warmup tosses. Both All-Stars allowed four runs in one inning. But St. Louis starter Steven Matz lasted only four pitches before being pulled with stiffness in his left shoulder. Miles Mikolas starts at Busch Stadium as the Cardinals open a two-game series against righty José Berríos and the Toronto Blue Jays. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/23/leading-off-cardinals-getting-playful-with-pitching-staff-2/ | 2022-05-23T10:26:18Z |
Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming Will Bolster the Largest Regional Council in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters from Border to Border
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC) has added Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to the Council. This brings the SWRCC to ten states total and will grow the SWRCC from the Canadian to the Mexican border. The Council's membership is now at more than 63,000.
Due to the expansion, four new Locals have been added to Southwest Carpenters' brotherhood: Local 59 in Spokane, WA, Local 635 in Meridian, ID, Local 808 in Idaho Falls, ID, and Local 82 in Great Falls, MT. Five new Training Centers have also been added to the SWRCC: Spokane and Kennewick, WA, Meridian and Idaho Falls, MT and Helena, MT.
"We look forward to welcoming the brother and sisters of Eastern Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters", says Pete Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Treasurer/CEO of the SWRCC. "We've had a lot of success with securing solid Union jobs, wages, and benefits in the southwest. We will be bringing that same success to the Mountain States. There is a lot of work coming to the region because of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will put a lot of Union Carpenters to work."
The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters works with contractors, developers, and elected leaders to raise the standard of building and living for all workers. As an affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, SWRCC is the largest council in the Brotherhood.
The SWRCC represents more than 63,000 Union Carpenters in ten states. The Union is dedicated to raising the safety and standards for all skilled carpenters and advocating for the rights of workers, their families, and their communities. The SWRCC is proud to be affiliated with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turning Rock Partners ("TRP" or "Turning Rock"), a New York-based private investment firm, today announced it has closed its second fund with commitments of approximately $475M, exceeding its target raise. Turning Rock received strong support from new and existing investors, including notable public and corporate pension plans, banks, insurance companies, global asset managers, foundations, and large family offices.
Turning Rock has been active in the marketplace with investments across a diversified portfolio of structured debt, equity, and hybrid investments targeting North American small and mid-capitalization businesses.
Turning Rock has raised over $900M of committed capital and is poised for continued growth. The firm is a majority woman-owned business, which continues to be owned and operated by its founders. TRP has grown to include 15 full-time employees as of August 1, 2022.
"Turning Rock Partners' growth can be attributed to a consistent strategy over its six-year operating history," said TRP Partner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Saba Ahmad. "We will continue to follow an approach informed by a combination of top-down capital markets knowledge, paired with fundamental equity and credit analysis. We are grateful for the continued participation and support of our clients and partners, including Eaton Partners."
Eaton Partners, one of the largest capital placement agents and fund advisory firms and a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:SF), acted as a placement agent for TRP's Fund II LP.
"Turning Rock's all-weather investment strategy, focused on opportunistic private credit continues to be in high demand from institutions seeking outsized returns," said Michael Crawford, Managing Director at Eaton Partners. "Investors see Turning Rock as a platform with a rigorous and repeatable approach, which is evident by how quickly we were able to meet our fundraising goals. It was our pleasure to partner with the TRP team on this successful capital raise."
About Turning Rock Partners
Turning Rock Partners (TRP) targets debt, equity and hybrid investments in underserved or capital constrained lower-middle market businesses in North America. TRP structures bespoke financing solutions for companies across the private market landscape. For more information, please visit Turning Rock Partners' website: www.turningrockpartners.com. For Turning Rock investor relations, please contact investor@turningrockpartners.com.
About Eaton Partners
Eaton Partners, a Stifel Company, is one of the world's largest capital placement agents and fund advisory firms, having raised more than $130 billion for over 175 highly differentiated alternative investment funds and offerings. Founded in 1983, Eaton advises and raises institutional capital for investment managers across alternative strategies – private equity, private credit, real assets, real estate, and hedge funds/public market – in both the primary and secondary markets. Eaton Partners maintains offices and operates throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Eaton Partners is a division of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Member SIPC and NYSE. Eaton Partners subsidiary Eaton Partners (UK) LLP is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Eaton Partners subsidiary Stifel Hong Kong Limited, doing business as Eaton Partners Hong Kong, is approved as a Type 1-licensed company under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong. Eaton Partners and the Eaton Partners logo are trademarks of Eaton Partners, LLC, a limited liability company. ® Eaton Partners, 2022. For more information, please visit https://eaton-partners.com/.
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Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel's broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners business division; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. The Company's broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company's website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.
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Solution Creates Predictable Revenue, Expedites Reimbursement, and Allows Clients to Spend More Time Focused on Clinicians, Caregivers and Patients
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Complia Health, a leading home health and hospice technology provider, and HealthRev Partners, a provider of revenue cycle management services, announced today their partnership to help clients streamline clinical documentation and revenue operations.
"Top of mind for our clients is providing the best experience they can for their clinicians and their consumers. It is difficult to do that if they are mired in billing issues," explained Complia Health CEO Rich Berner. "We are pleased to have found a partner who meets our expectations of excellence in service delivery. Combining our collective expertise empowers clients to focus on what is most important to them: their staff and their customers," he added.
"We are excited to partner with Complia Health. The number one concern with all healthcare providers is ensuring their patients receive the highest quality of care, but right after that, is making sure they get paid correctly. Our two companies are focused on leveraging automation and providing state of the art analytics to help home health and hospice agencies be as efficient as possible from both a patient care and a scalability perspective," explained Michael Greenlee, HealthRev Partners CEO. "Problem solving and technology will continue to evolve as automation becomes more prevalent. The more we can create a path of predictable revenue, the better agencies can forecast their payment schedule and plan for growth," he concluded.
As part of the partnership, Complia Health will integrate Velocity, HealthRev Partners' analytics platform. Velocity analyzes clinical documentation, providing insight and real-time analytics that allow agencies to transform the patient experience and improve their financial performance while reducing operating expenses. Velocity was designed so owners and leaders can quickly see the health of their organization through advanced reporting of revenue, ROI, ageing, and staff productivity. These reports make it simple for agencies to implement process changes, adjust workflows, and pinpoint where training and development is needed by analyzing a group or drilling down into a specific clinician's performance. Additionally, Complia Health clients can take advantage of HealthRev's coding and billing services.
"As we work with clients to help them solve their problems, it often takes a combination of technology and services that can be provided on demand at scale. This partnership will empower our clients to outsource revenue cycle management and benefit from industry leading analytics and revenue cycle expertise to help improve billing key performance indicators," added Paul Minton, SVP of Product Management at Complia Health.
About HealthRev Partners
HealthRev Partners provides tech-enabled coding, OASIS Review, and billing services for home health and hospice agencies nationwide. Through unmatched clinical documentation intelligence, transparency, and real-time analytics, clients experience measurably higher results by maximizing reimbursement, driving faster turnaround, ensuring accuracy, and uncovering hidden areas for improvement that can lead to better financial performance. To learn more, visit https://healthrevpartners.com/.
About Complia Health
Complia Health develops powerful, scalable, enterprise solutions that simplify processes and create efficiencies across clinical, financial, and back-office operations for healthcare agencies that deliver pre- and post-acute care. From supporting the widest range of payer models to simplifying the most complex billing scenarios, Complia Health addresses the entire continuum of care in one integrated platform. To learn more, visit http://www.compliahealth.com.
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Pearl Jam's drummer Matt Cameron says his quotes in a "Rolling Stone" article that published about Taylor Hawkins' final days were "taken out of context."
Cameron gave an interview to the outlet about the Foo Fighters' drummer and a conversation he had with him about wanting to take a step back from the band due to its rigorous touring schedule.
Late Tuesday, Cameron addressed the article in an Instagram post.
"When I agreed to take part in the Rolling Stone article about Taylor, I assumed it would be a celebration of his life and work. My quotes were taken out of context and shaped into a narrative I had never intended," Cameron wrote.
"Taylor was a dear friend, and a next level artist. I miss him. I have only the deepest love and respect for Taylor, Dave and the Foo Fighters families. I am truly sorry to have taken part in an interview and I apologize that my participation may have caused harm to those for whom I have only the deepest respect and admiration," he added.
CNN has reached out to Rolling Stone for comment.
The article titled, "Inside Taylor Hawkins' Final Days as a Foo Fighter," published Monday. The publication conducted 20 interviews for the report, including a conversation with Hawkins conducted last June.
Hawkins' family members and the band declined to be interviewed for the story. Management for Foo Fighters told Rolling Stone: "They dispute Hawkins' friends' characterizations of how he was feeling."
Hawkins, 50, died on March 25 in Bogotá, Colombia hours before they were set to take the stage at the Festival Estereo Picnic.
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World-class advisors to expand Total Rewards offerings to include Executive Compensation and Employee Rewards
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newfront, a tech-enabled, full-service brokerage, announced today an exclusive partnership with Alpine Rewards to provide strategic Total Rewards advice for the world's top employers. Alpine Rewards, led by David Knopping and Rob Surdel, brings more than two decades of rewards advisory experience with deep industry expertise, thought leadership in Executive Compensation, and Employee Rewards focused on technology and life science markets.
"The war for talent among innovative companies is at a peak as companies deal with rising salaries, increased turnover, market volatility, inflation, and the great resignation. Our partnership with Alpine Rewards bolsters our team with top industry advisors to provide strategic guidance on developing a holistic Total Rewards solution," said Andrea Trudeau, Executive Producer, Employee Benefits, Newfront. "With a customized Total Rewards program, clients will now be able to offer competitive compensation, stock, benefits, rewards, and other perks to attract and retain top talent."
Partnering with best-in-class advisors, Newfront offers a customized and agnostic total rewards solution that is built around more than just data, base salary, and incentives, and instead a program that aligns with overall business goals, optimizes costs and investments, and helps employees thrive and feel valued.
"There is a natural tension across shareholders, the company, and employees that is difficult to manage – whether you are in-house or an external advisor," said David Knopping, Founder & Managing Director, Alpine Rewards. "With more than 20 years of experience, the Alpine Rewards team has deep industry and functional expertise in designing and optimizing total rewards programs that use data as a backdrop to frame the landscape and provide strategic advice that support the business and its stakeholders."
"Data shows that traditional compensation and rewards strategies no longer apply, especially when it comes to Life Sciences and Technology companies, in a quickly-moving landscape," says Darren Brown, Practice Leader, Employee Benefits, Newfront. "We are thrilled to partner with David and Rob to help create innovative programs that focus on competitive, equitable and sustainable compensation and reward programs for our clients."
By bringing together the best-in-class rewards advisory from Alpine with Newfront's market-leading human capital, benefits, and 401k teams, Newfront now offers a customized holistic total rewards solution that meets strategic objectives and supports culture, reputation, employee benefits, and a compensation philosophy that uniquely demonstrates the value of employees.
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About Newfront
Newfront is transforming the delivery of risk management, employee experience, insurance, and retirement solutions by building the modern insurance platform. Transparent data delivered real-time translates into a lower total cost of risk and greater insights. Newfront makes insurance work for you.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Newfront has offices throughout the country and is home to more than 750 employees who serve clients across the United States and globally. Learn more about building the Modern Insurance Experience here.
About Alpine Rewards
Founded by David Knopping and Rob Surdel, Alpine Rewards is a strategic advisor for the Technology and Life Sciences sectors, providing comprehensive expertise in Executive Compensation and Employee Rewards. Industry experience, coupled with a direct linkage to business strategy and a focus on people, enable Alpine Rewards to design Total Rewards programs for a higher purpose.
Headquartered in northern California, Alpine Rewards has physical presence in the innovation hubs of San Francisco and Boston. Elevate your Pay Strategy here.
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— Giving music creators legendary Motown Sound with the first authentic plug-in emulations of Hitsville Studio's custom-built EQs —
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA mics, and UAFX guitar products, is proud to introduce the first authentic plug-in emulations of the tools used to shape the sound of Motown — the Hitsville EQ Collection.
Hitsville EQ Collection delivers the rich tone and color of the fabled graphic and mastering EQs used to mix some of Motown's greatest records, from Stevie Wonder to The Supremes.* The collection is available exclusively for the UAD Spark plug-in subscription service and Apollo interfaces.
Hitsville EQ Collection — $299
Located in Detroit, MI, Hitsville U.S.A. is the original house-converted recording studio that helped launch Motown as one of the world's most successful independent music labels. Famous for their rich, energized sound, Hitsville EQs were developed in-house, and purpose-built for the studio's around-the-clock recording schedule.
"You can't overstate Motown's contribution to the trajectory of modern music," says Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. "We're thrilled to bring the legacy of Hitsville U.S.A. and the Motown sound to the next generation of creators."
Featuring the all-purpose graphic EQ and the first-ever emulation of Hitsville's rare mid/side disk mastering EQ, with legendary "Motown Filters" and half-speed frequency settings, the Hitsville EQ Collection packages the vintage sound of Motown's most revered studio tools for Apollo and UAD Spark customers for the first time ever.
- Update for UAD Spark and Apollo brings the only EQ emulations officially licensed by the legendary Hitsville U.S.A. studio
- Plug-in collection includes all-purpose graphic EQ and rare mid/side disk mastering EQ
- Update brings new retina graphics for Studer A800 and Lexicon 224 (Mac only)
- Supports UAD Spark, Apple Silicon M1, macOS 12 Monterey, and Windows 11
*Use of artist names does not constitute an official endorsement of Hitsville EQ Collection software.
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Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60-year history of craftsmanship and innovation. UA today enables millions of audio and music creators worldwide, with industry-standard Apollo and Volt recording interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UAFX pedals, advanced audio machine learning, LUNA recording suite, and UA Custom Shop hardware. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with passionate employees worldwide — united by our goal of "Inspiring Sound for Generations."
Founded in 1985 by Esther Gordy Edwards, Motown Museum is a 501(c)(3) not for profit, tax-exempt organization in Detroit. The museum is committed to preserving, protecting and presenting the Motown story through authentic, inspirational and educational experiences. Announced in late 2016, the Motown Museum expansion will grow the museum to a 50,000-square-foot world-class entertainment and education tourist destination featuring dynamic, interactive exhibits, a performance theater, recording studios, an expanded retail experience and meeting spaces designed by renowned architects and exhibit designers. When completed, the new museum campus will have a transformative impact on the surrounding Detroit neighborhoods, providing employment, sustainability and community pride by serving as an important catalyst for new investment and tourism in the historic area. For more information on Motown Museum, visit http://www.motownmuseum.org.
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Tommy Davidson talked about his journey to music and how it was something that he loved even before his comedy. He explained how A lot of people and work have gone into his music and the making of his new single, “Sweet Reunion.”
Davidson touched on how he talks about everyone on an “equal plane” when he is performing his comedy acts and knows that everyone makes a contribution.
Get a chance to see Tommy take the stage live at Brea Improv this weekend. He’s performing with back to back shows Friday and Saturday night. For tickets, go to thetommydavidson.com.
To get more of Tommy, the first season of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” is streaming now on Disney plus.
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SYDNEY, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: KZIA; ASX: KZA), an oncology-focused drug development company, is pleased to announce final data from its phase II study of paxalisib as first line therapy in patients with glioblastoma (NCT03522298).
The data is the subject of a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which is being held in Chicago, IL, from 3-7 June 2022.
Key Points
- The study recruited 30 patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma and unmethylated MGMT promotor status, a genetic profile which confers primary resistance to temozolomide, the only existing FDA-approved drug treatment for first line treatment.
- 60mg once daily was identified as the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and selected for future studies.
- Median overall survival (OS) in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population (n=30) was 15.7 months (11.1 – 19.1), which compares very favourably to the figure of 12.7 months historically reported with temozolomide in this patient group.[1]
- In the modified ITT (mITT) population (n=27), which includes only those patients evaluable for efficacy, OS increased to 15.9 months (12.8 – 19.1).
- Median progression-free survival (PFS) in the ITT population was 8.6 months (6.6 – 10.2), using the more precise mRANO criteria, representing a substantial increment over the comparable figure of 5.3 months associated with temozolomide.
- The safety profile of paxalisib was highly consistent with previous clinical studies: hyperglycaemia, oral mucositis, and skin rash were among the most common drug-related toxicities.
Kazia CEO, Dr James Garner, added "The new data presented today at ASCO provides a more complete picture of trial, and also includes some informative sensitivity analyses. In the mITT population, which excludes non-evaluable patients, survival improves from 15.7 months to 15.9 months. Using the more precise mRANO criteria, PFS improves from 8.4 to 8.6 months. The directionality of these analyses gives us greater confidence in the efficacy signals observed and appear encouraging for future development. We are immensely grateful to the investigators and patients whose hard work and engagement has ensured the success of this trial."
Summary of Paxalisib Data in Comparison to Temozolomide (existing standard of care)
Clinical Trial Design
The phase II study of paxalisib was an adaptive trial, conducted in two stages. The first stage sought to determine the most appropriate dose in newly diagnosed patients. The second stage was intended to provide additional information on dosing and to seek a preliminary efficacy signal in order to de-risk transition to a larger, pivotal study.
Consistent with these objectives, the primary objective of the study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of paxalisib in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The secondary objectives included typical pharmacokinetic parameters, and efficacy endpoints including overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS).
The phase II study was conducted in 30 patients at six centres in the United States. It was a single arm study in which all patients received paxalisib as a monotherapy. As such, all data must be interpreted in the context of historical comparators. Specifically, Kazia has referred to the pivotal study of temozolomide, the only existing FDA-approved drug for this patient population. Such comparisons are always inexact, and this study was not designed either to precisely quantify the benefit associated with paxalisib or to demonstrate statistical significance. Rather, these are among the objectives of the ongoing GBM AGILE pivotal trial.
Summary of Abstracts
POSTER SESSION – Central Nervous System Tumors
June 5, 2022 – 8am
Abstract 2047 - Paxalisib in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma with unmethylated MGMT promoter status: Final phase 2 study results.
PY Wen, J de Groot, JD Battiste, SA Goldlust, D Damek, JS Garner, J Friend , J Simpson, A Olivero, T Cloughesy.
The poster presentation can be accessed here.
About Kazia Therapeutics Limited
Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: KZIA; ASX: KZA) is an oncology-focused drug development company, based in Sydney, Australia.
Our lead program is paxalisib, a brain-penetrant inhibitor of the PI3K / Akt / mTOR pathway, which is being developed to treat glioblastoma, the most common and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer in adults. Licensed from Genentech in late 2016, paxalisib commenced recruitment to GBM AGILE, a pivotal study in glioblastoma, in January 2021. Seven additional studies are active in various forms of brain cancer. Paxalisib was granted Orphan Drug Designation for glioblastoma by the US FDA in February 2018, and Fast Track Designation for glioblastoma by the US FDA in August 2020. In addition, paxalisib was granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Orphan Designation by the US FDA for DIPG in August 2020.
Kazia is also developing EVT801, a small-molecule inhibitor of VEGFR3, which was licensed from Evotec SE in April 2021. Preclinical data has shown EVT801 to be active against a broad range of tumour types and has provided compelling evidence of synergy with immuno-oncology agents. A phase I study commenced recruitment in November 2021.
For more information, please visit www.kaziatherapeutics.com or follow us on Twitter @KaziaTx.
This document was authorized for release to the ASX by James Garner, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director.
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This announcement may contain forward-looking statements, which can generally be identified as such by the use of words such as "may," "intend," "potential," "prospective," or other similar words. Any statement describing Kazia's future plans, strategies, intentions, expectations, objectives, goals or prospects, and other statements that are not historical facts, are also forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on Kazia's expectations and projections about future events and future trends affecting our business and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, including risks and uncertainties associated with clinical trials and product development and the impact of global economic conditions. These and other risks and uncertainties, are described more fully in Kazia's Annual Report, filed on form 20-F with the SEC, and in subsequent filings to SEC. Kazia undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required under applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this announcement. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in this announcement.
[1] ME Hegi et al. (2005) N Engl J Med. 352:997-1003
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Construction to temporarily close Canyon Creek at FM 1417
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Texas Department of Transportation officials announced on Monday that the intersection at Canyon Creek Drive on the east side of FM 1417 in Sherman will close temporarily.
According to TxDOT, the closure is expected to begin on May 9, and won’t affect the west side of that intersection.
Officials said this closure is part of the original plans for the reconstruction of FM 1417 presented during the public hearing process and is required to complete work on the intersection of Cypress Grove and FM 1417.
Motorists westbound on Canyon Creek Drive who wish to access FM 1417 can turn left onto Monte Cristo Drive, then turn right onto Lamberth Road and then proceed onto FM 1417 to reach their destinations.
Motorists on FM 1417 who wish to access Canyon Creek Drive should turn east onto Lamberth Road, and then turn left onto Canyon Creek Drive.
Through traffic on FM 1417 will not be affected by the closure, officials noted.
Travelers in this area are advised to watch for road crews, expect some delays and plan their commutes in advance while this closure is in effect.
The closure is expected to last about three weeks, depending on the weather.
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SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM) today announced it has developed a new educational birth control chart that provides high-level information about the different options available to women in the United States.
"Contraceptive counseling is one of the most important aspects of a healthcare provider's job. It empowers women who do not wish to become pregnant to choose a method of birth control that aligns with their needs," said Dr. Bassem Maximos, Head of Maximos Ob/Gyn in League City, Texas. "Choosing the right birth control method should be an informed one and this chart recognizes the latest innovations in contraception."
The new educational chart presents an overview of twelve birth control methods that are currently available in the U.S. It adds new categories including vaginal Ph modulator. It is intended to replace the long-outdated chart which is still in use at many OB/GYN offices.
"Many healthcare professionals across the country still utilize educational materials in their offices that have not been updated in ten years," said Katherine Atkinson, Chief Commercial Officer of Evofem Biosciences. "Given the legal and legislative changes in the past few weeks, we decided to be proactive and take up the charge by creating advanced educational materials that include all options available to women."
Healthcare providers wishing to receive posters of the new birth control chart may download here, https://www.evofem.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EVFM-US-001984-Contraceptive-Counseling-Tool-Tearpad.pdf or contact their local Phexxi sales representative.
About Evofem Biosciences
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM) is developing and commercializing innovative products to address unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health, including hormone-free, woman-controlled contraception and protection from chlamydia and gonorrhea. The Company's first FDA-approved product, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate), is a hormone-free, on-demand prescription contraceptive vaginal gel. It comes in a box of 12 pre-filled applicators and is applied 0-60 minutes before each act of sex. The Company expects to report top-line data this fall from its registrational Phase 3 EVOGUARD clinical trial evaluating Phexxi for two potential new indications – prevention of chlamydia and prevention of gonorrhea in women. Learn more at phexxi.com and evofem.com.
Phexxi® is a registered trademark of Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
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UK Talent and Facility to Join Formosa Group
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Streamland Media announced today that it has acquired London-based sound facility Sonorous Trident. The company will join Streamland Media's sound division, Formosa Group, further expanding its preeminent talent roster and facilities in the United Kingdom.
Sonorous Trident's industry-leading founders Mike Prestwood Smith and Howard Bargroff will make the move to Formosa Group. In building Sonorous Trident into a world-class sound facility, Prestwood Smith and Bargroff gathered a team of top artists to create a vibrant filmmaker friendly hub for sound at the highest level.
"We're genuinely thrilled to welcome Mike, Howard and their incredible ensemble to our Formosa Group family," said Formosa Group Founder, Bob Rosenthal. "Exceptional artists are the very backbone of Streamland Media, so we can't wait to collaborate with this talented Trident team. This is a fantastic opportunity for all of us involved and for the remarkable filmmakers whose vision we serve."
The addition of Sonorous Trident's legendary studio to Streamland Media's Formosa Group will create a significant hub for filmmakers worldwide. The Trident studio at 17 St. Anne's Court is where many influential musicians recorded historic albums from 1968 to 1981, including The Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, and The Rolling Stones. The renowned Trident facility expands Formosa Group's worldwide locations and amplifies Streamland Media's unmatched global support and offerings for content creators.
Prestwood Smith's extensive credits as a re-recording mixer include Rocket Man, Aladdin, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and multiple films in the Mission Impossible and James Bond franchises. He won a BAFTA Award for Best Sound for Casino Royale (2007) and has earned an additional 10 BAFTA Film nods during his distinguished career. Prestwood Smith has been recognized with Oscar® nominations for his contributions on News of the World (2021) and Captain Phillips (2014).
"Joining Formosa Group and bringing their 'talent-first' approach to the U.K. with the goal of shaping a world class, creatively focused sound facility has been a long time in the making," says Prestwood Smith. "We are very proud to be a part of this extraordinary global creative community."
"This opportunity to build on our brilliant team and further expand Trident Studios into a vibrant state-of-the-art facility is fantastic," adds Bargroff. "We have a magnificent team and creative space which we can take to whole new level as part of Formosa Group."
Bargroff has mixed numerous high-profile features such as Men and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, for which he received a BAFTA Film Award (2012) nomination. He is a nine-time Primetime Emmy® nominee and won a 2021 Daytime Emmy for his work on The Letter for the King. Bargroff has garnered BAFTA TV Awards for A Very British Scandal (2022), The Night Manager (2017) and Sherlock (2012). His illustrious television credits include Devs, The Lost King, The Two Faces of January, A Very British Scandal and The Irregulars, among many others.
The seamless transition of Sonorous Trident into Formosa Group will move forward without interruption to clients' services.
"Bringing Sonorous Trident into Streamland Media combines industry-leading artists with our world class technology to give filmmakers the creative-driven, customized service they desire," says Streamland Media CEO Bill Romeo. "The bedrock of Streamland Media's vision is to meet storytellers when, where and how they create, and support their vision with talent and facilities that fit their needs perfectly. We're excited for this growth which gives us another opportunity to connect local creative communities on a global level."
About Formosa Group:
Formosa Group (www.formosagroup.com), Streamland Media's sound division, is a full-service post-production sound company composed of award-winning talent. Formosa Group offers content creators services, including sound supervision and design, sound and music editorial and re-recording mixing, as well as integration and music production for features, broadcast, music, interactive and commercials. It is home to some of the most creative and well-respected sound artists in the entertainment industry today, with multiple locations throughout greater Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Toronto, and the U.K.
About Streamland Media
Streamland Media is a global post production company delivering picture, VFX, sound, and marketing services through its well-established industry brands, Picture Shop, Ghost VFX, Formosa Group and Picture Head. These integrated businesses support feature film, episodic, interactive, and emerging forms of entertainment by providing top-tier talent, technical expertise and customized solutions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Streamland Media offers multiple locations worldwide throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and the UK that are focused on providing a unique, regional approach to meeting client needs.
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian biotechnology company Starpharma today announced it has signed a new DEP® Research Agreement with MSD, the trade name of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA.
This new DEP® program will generate and evaluate additional DEP® Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs).
This new agreement follows an earlier DEP® Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) agreement that Starpharma signed with MSD in February 2021 as well as an expanded DEP® Research Agreement with another large US biopharmaceutical company in June 2022.
"We are very pleased to add this new DEP® ADC program with MSD and to continue building on our partnership with them in such an innovative and valuable area. This new DEP® program underlines the potential clinical and commercial value our DEP® technology can deliver," said Dr Jackie Fairley, CEO of Starpharma.
"This is the second DEP® partnering agreement that Starpharma has signed in the last two months, signifying increased momentum and interest in the DEP® platform."
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have become an increasingly valuable class of therapeutic agents in oncology and hematology. The design of ADCs incorporates the specific cell targeting property of antibodies with the cell killing properties of chemically conjugated drugs, to provide a targeted therapeutic with minimal off target toxicities.
Starpharma's DEP® ADCs have the potential to overcome the limitation of relatively low drug loading that is a feature of first-generation ADCs. The DEP® technology allows precise attachment of drug loaded dendrimer(s) to targeting molecules with a high load of covalently link drug (4, 8,16, 32 drug molecules per dendrimer) providing a selective, homogeneous ADC with a significantly higher drug-antibody ratio (DAR) as compared to currently available ADCs.
Starpharma has previously demonstrated the advantages of DEP® in ADCs in multiple preclinical studies, including for DEP® HER-2 ADC, which showed significant tumour regression and 100% survival, outperforming Herceptin & Kadcyla in a human ovarian cancer model. DEP® ADCs are the subject of both internal and partnered DEP® programs.
Starpharma has multiple DEP® partnerships with leading, international companies, including AstraZeneca, MSD, and Chase Sun, and the company's DEP® technology has already yielded four clinical-stage oncology products.
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(The Hill) – Americans are headed into an ugly Fourth of July travel weekend, with 1,800 flights canceled already this week with days left to go.
Airlines are struggling to meet surging demand after pandemic lockdowns and amid pilot and staffing shortages, but they are also accusing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of not having adequate staffing and failing to provide a plan on personnel ahead of the summer holiday.
Consumer groups and the Biden administration, however, are blaming the airlines, which won tens of billions of dollars in stimulus payments during the coronavirus pandemic as flights dried up. The government argues the handouts should have allowed the airlines to keep themselves fully staffed as passengers returned.
For passengers, the bickering foreshadows what could be a miserable travel experience this week and this summer as people seek what are in some cases their first real vacations since 2020 or 2019.
Air ticket prices are on the rise, but so are delays and cancellations, meaning travelers can’t be sure they’ll get to their destination on time — if at all.
As customer complaints surge, the FAA is pushing back on airlines, pointing to the pandemic relief.
“People expect when they buy an airline ticket that they’ll get where they need to go safely, efficiently, reliably and affordably. After receiving $54 billion in pandemic relief to help save the airlines from mass layoffs and bankruptcy, the American people deserve to have their expectations met,” an agency spokesperson said.
The FAA’s criticism of carriers echoes similar complaints from pilots unions, including the Air Line Pilots Association, which wrote in a letter last month that “it is clear to all that the airlines have mismanaged this critical relief package, which was specifically designed to make certain that airlines were prepared to meet the increase in travel demand we are experiencing today.”
Airlines have defended their decision to furlough workers and offer early retirements to pilots at the height of the pandemic, when minimal demand for air travel crushed carriers’ finances.
In response to congressional scrutiny last year, Airlines for America (A4A) told lawmakers that federal COVID-19 aid covered 77 percent of the carriers’ payroll costs, saving roughly 736,000 industry jobs. But airlines say they were still forced to reduce staff, particularly when federal aid temporarily lapsed in late 2020.
It’s not clear that staffing issues will be resolved any time soon. While the industry aims to hire 12,000 pilots this year, the FAA issued fewer than 5,000 pilot training certificates in 2021.
Meanwhile, airlines are pinning some of the blame for passengers’ travel woes on the FAA, saying the agency is also short-staffed.
The airline industry called on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to request a meeting to discuss the FAA’s controller staffer plan for the upcoming July 4 weekend.
The letter from A4A called for Buttigieg to ensure adequate staffing at key FAA facilities and called for the department to release its staffing plan for the July 4 weekend, saying the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shared its plan.
In its letter, A4A singled out FAA staffing issues at its New York and Jacksonville facilities, saying the latter had been understaffed for 27 of the previous 30 days. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby also highlighted those areas as some of the most pressing bottlenecks in an interview with CNN last week.
In response to the letter, the FAA claimed there is no system-wide air traffic controller staffing shortage and told The Hill that staff issues have occurred for a few hours at a few facilities due to COVID-19 and other factors. The agency has argued that it has acted on the issues raised in the letter by adding alternate routes, placing more controllers in high-demand areas and increased data sharing.
Still, the debate over where to place blame for air travel challenges will likely escalate this weekend if Americans face problems at the airport and don’t see their flights taking off on time.
“Airline staffing, scheduling and weather are the leading causes of delays and cancellations. Even A4A letter admits that,” said a source familiar with the debate.
Going into this summer, carriers trimmed their flight schedules in an effort to avoid a repeat of last year’s delays and cancellations and blunt the impact of soaring fuel costs stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Experts say that the lighter schedules will help avoid a total disaster during summer travel. But because planes are so packed, travelers will find it difficult to find a replacement flight if their trip is delayed or canceled.
The FAA last week granted United Airlines a waiver to eliminate 50 daily departures from its Newark, N.J., hub beginning on Friday, just in time for the holiday weekend. The airline says more flights were scheduled than the airport could handle due to air traffic control staffing challenges and ongoing construction.
“Even though we have the planes, pilots, crews and staff to support our Newark schedule, this waiver will allow us to remove about 50 daily departures which should help minimize excessive delays and improve on-time performance,” United COO Jon Roitman said in a memo to employees last week.
Other airlines are attempting to avoid schedule cuts by implementing significant pay increases to retain employees.
Envoy Air, a regional carrier wholly owned by American Airlines, earlier this month increased its new pay for pilots and added an additional 50 percent raise for two years.
And as the airline looks to avoid canceling flights during the upcoming high-demand period, it is now also offering pilots further pay incentives to cover any open trips in July.
“As part of the proactive strategy to run a reliable schedule during the peak summer travel season, Envoy is offering pilots triple pay to pick up uncovered trips on their days off in the month of July,” an airline spokesperson said. “This will only be offered if there are open trips available, and currently Envoy is fully covered with its flight schedule this summer.”
Despite fears of more flight delays and cancellations, Americans are expected to be on the move this weekend.
The TSA expects to see a record 3 million passengers on the busiest day this summer, while AAA predicts 3.55 million people will travel by air over the Independence Day holiday, up from 3.5 million people in 2021.
“The nation is traveling again, and all of us must work together to ensure the public is safe and that airline travel is efficient,” a FAA spokesperson said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/nation-braces-for-miserable-travel-weekend-as-canceled-flights-stack-up/ | 2022-06-29T12:45:03Z |
VP Harris expected at last Buffalo shooting victim’s funeral
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The last of the victims of a gunman’s racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket will be laid to rest Saturday.
Ruth Whitfield, at 86, is the oldest of the 10 people killed. Whitfield is expected to be eulogized by civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton at a service attended by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Whitfield was inside the Tops Friendly Market after visiting her husband of 68 years in a nursing home on May 14 when a gunman identified by police as 18-year-old Payton Gendron opened fire.
Authorities said Gendron, who is white, targeted the store three hours from his home in Conklin because it is in a predominantly Black neighborhood.
In all, 13 people were shot in the attack which federal authorities are investigating as a hate crime. Three people survived.
Whitfield was the mother of former Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield. Her funeral will take place at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Buffalo.
Gendron is charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bail. His attorney has entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf.
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"Wild Cards" combines party-game approach and behavioral research to help teams produce better brainstorm results
BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Generating an actual brainstorm – where ideas crash into one another, where lightning strikes, where potential floods the room – is elusive. Every marketer, strategist, creative person in every industry has probably seen far more of the arid opposite – the idea drought. Now, there's an app for that.
What if we imagine this product in an entirely different market? Can you write ten ideas in two minutes? What happens if we change a feature? These are the kind of provocative thought-starters that show up on Wild Cards, a new smartphone app designed to make corporate brainstorm sessions more productive and innovative. The app combines the off-balance fun of a party game with years of frontline experience to guide brainstorm moderators and participants to more productive ideation sessions and creative results.
Wild Cards is the brainchild of Simon Wilson, innovation director at PRECISIONeffect, the industry's only healthcare advertising agency dedicated to changing the standard of care. Bringing years of innovation experience from both healthcare and consumer brands like L'Oréal and Volvo, Wilson and his award-winning creative team researched and analyzed numerous brainstorming methods, as well as drawing from hundreds of hours of brainstorm moderating experience. The result is a collection of simple, powerful techniques in the form of e-game cards that inspire people to find and share their inner creator instantaneously.
"There's no shortage of advice on how to make brainstorms better but, when you're in that meeting, it's impractical to pause and look up these techniques. Often, the best advice is buried deep within, requiring many set-ups that are unproductive in a live brainstorm session," said Wilson. "Wild Cards was originally developed to help our teams drive more productive brainstorming sessions within the healthcare industry, which at times, can be difficult to unleash spontaneous creativity. The app can spur creativity in all industries, and we are excited to share it with the larger population."
Wilson has long demonstrated a unique ability to merge creativity and technology, identifying when and how purposeful innovation can enhance physician education and the patient experience. In addition to developing Wild Cards, his recent efforts included using 360-degree video to deliver an immersive laboratory experience, creating memorable learning moments in rare disease with augmented reality, promoting empathy among doctors by making them experience patient side effects with Google Cardboard, and crafting a 3-dimensional city for Alzheimer's disease.
Wild Cards is a free, iOS and Android mobile app–created by PRECISIONeffect–that allows users to "jump start ideas with one tap." It's a tool that will help foster more ideas, creativity, and innovation in group meetings or brainstorms. The app has 38 creative methods available, presented as a "wild card," all of which require no preparation or tools beyond a pen, paper, and brains. It's applicable to any industry and problem-solving scenario - whether it be a concepting a creative ad campaign, new product, or technical process. To learn more, visit https://precisioneffect.com/wildcards/
PRECISIONeffect is the nation's only healthcare advertising agency dedicated to working with companies seeking to change the standard of care. For more than four decades, the agency has developed creative market-changing and award-winning work for novel pharmaceuticals, biologics, devices, and diagnostics. The agency's expertise in identifying and changing status quo–preserving behaviors has demonstrated success with physicians, patients, and caregivers across virtually every branch of medicine. The company has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and London and is part of the Precision Value & Health team. For more information, visit www.precisioneffect.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Precision Value & Health is engineered to bring specialized expertise to every juncture of the innovation and commercialization continuum. With teams harnessing data-driven evidence and leveraging real-world experience, Precision Value & Health partners with life science companies to establish and communicate the clinical, economic, and humanistic value of innovative therapies. Our commercialization capabilities include PRECISIONadvisors (global pricing and market access strategy), PRECISIONeffect (healthcare communications and marketing), PRECISIONheor (evidence generation and strategy), PRECISIONscientia (medical communications), PRECISIONvalue (managed markets marketing), and PRECISIONxtract (data-driven analytics and insights). Precision Value & Health is shifting the trajectory and accelerating your success. Visit www.precisionvaluehealth.com.
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LONDON, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Derrick Adams, the acclaimed New York-based artist, launched Derrick Adams Editions, an online platform offering unique artwork editions in his distinct visual style.
Bridging entrepreneurship and the fine arts sector, Derrick Adams Editions is pleased to present its first edition, FUNTIME UNICORN. It acts as a continuation of Adams' signature iconography and imagery of the Black Unicorn in Adams' iconic "Floaters" series, a collection of bold and vibrant portraits depicting Black people in various states of rest and play atop the popularized plastic pool float.
Created to be physically interacted with, the life-sized FUNTIME UNICORN is thematically and literally playful, an apt manifestation of Adams' belief that joy, love, and play experienced by Black people should be normalized and celebrated in popular culture.
With Adams' art already displayed in various galleries and museums, Derrick Adams Editions is an exciting new space for his artistic creations. Through the new editions business, Adams' intends to create an independent commercial platform and a direct channel to his audience, strengthening their exposure to diverse and innovative artwork.
Derrick Adams, speaking about the FUNTIME UNICORN launch, said:
"FUNTIME UNICORN is the ideal first launch for Derrick Adams Editions. I am always inspired by everyday people, and combining the Black Unicorn motif with the form of playground spring riders epitomizes my vision of Black joy and love. By visually or physical interacting with the work, the audience can recreate the ordinary yet pure and freeing experience."
The vibrant sculptural installations are now available on derrickadamseditions.com, as an edition of 30 with 10 Artist Proofs.
Derrick Adams (1970-) is a Baltimore-born, New York-based artist whose critically admired work spans painting, collage, sculpture, performance, video, and sound installations. His multidisciplinary works probe the influence of popular culture on self-image, the relationship between man and monument, and the African American experience in relation to art history. Alongside numerous solo exhibitions, Adams' work is in the permanent collections of institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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To commemorate the occasion, candy lovers are encouraged to indulge in the brand's sweet week-long Deal of the Day promotions
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- See's Candies, the heritage candy company, invites fans to honor their founder, Mary See, September 10 through 18.
To follow along, visit www.sees.com/marysee.
See's Candies was founded on the American dream when mother and son duo, Mary and Charles See, moved from Canada to sunny California. It was then that Charles decided to start his own candy company, selling sweets made from his mother's recipes.
They settled in Pasadena, CA in a post-Victorian style home and Mary began making candy in the bungalow's black-and-white kitchen. When Charles opened the first See's Candies shop in Los Angeles, he chose the now-iconic checkerboard theme inspired by this very kitchen.
For over a century, Mary See has remained an inspiration for the brand. In fact, many See's confections are still made with love using Mary's original recipes, including Peanut Brittle, Victoria Toffee, and Chocolate Walnut Fudge. They simply can't be improved upon and are deeply loved by customers.
Here's how fans can join in on the festivities as the candy company celebrates Mary See's 167th birthday:
- September 10 through 18: Brand fans should be on the lookout for special pricing on See's classic favorites.
- Candy lovers will be able to enjoy the Deal of the Day after it's announced each morning on See's social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) and on See's website.
- While supplies last in shops and online, purchase the limited-time only See's Birthday Bundle, which includes:
"Mary See's motto, Quality Without Compromise, continues to guide the company and we are proud to uphold her high standards across all areas of our business," said Pat Egan, President & CEO.
To stay connected and informed, See's encourages fans to sign up to receive their email newsletter at https://www.sees.com/emailsignup and follow @seescandies on all social platforms.
About See's Candies
For over 100 years, See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used in making each recipe. American made, famous for deliciousness, with the friendliest customer service—since 1921. Founded and headquartered in sunny California, See's Candies has expanded from one candy shop to almost 250 shops across America and a flourishing online store. For more information visit https://www.sees.com/.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As fear and tension of another global health crisis continues to sweep the nation; an unlikely hero emerges from the ashes to help save humanity; food! The food we put in our bodies provides not only the nutrition we need to survive, but it also can heal us and protect us from potential threats. The more nutrient-dense food we eat and the less harmful (and potentially cancer-causing) chemicals we use to treat it, the greater the chance our bodies have to use it as fuel to protect us from all sorts of disease and health problems. Buying organic is an excellent step in this process, but growing your own food for yourself and your community is an even better option, and Backyard Farming Supply is here to help!
Proper nutrition is the ultimate building block to help build a great immune system and give your body the tools to elicit a healthy immune response. Understanding how your food is grown, what it's grown with, and how it is treated is important when trying to build a healthy immune system through your diet. The easiest way to control what your food is being treated with, fertilized with, and cleaned with is to grow it yourself. This may seem impossible, but in reality, it is much easier to achieve than you think. Plus, being able to educate the next generation on how to grow their own food organically and sustainably is a gateway to future generations being more healthy, having a better immune system, and a better quality of life. This can also prevent your family from food shortages in grocery stores. So, not only will you be healthier by eating food that you have grown yourself, but you will create a smaller carbon footprint, save money and not be as reliant on grocery store stocks.
To achieve this most effectively, we must work together. Think about it. If even 25% of your community was growing SOME food at their residence, we could grow enough food ourselves to feed everyone. The closer the community becomes, the more they can work together to diversify their crop selection so that everyone gets some of what they need. One family could specialize in growing all the spices everyone will need. Another few could grow all the vine vegetables like peas and tomatoes. Others could grow your underground plants like potatoes, onions and carrots. Even more could do bush-style plants like peppers, eggplant and squash. The possibilities are endless!
If you have any questions, reach out to the good people at Backyard Farming Supply for all your craft gardening needs. They have the people, the resources and the tools you need to maximize the quality of your garden. If you want the best, work with the best!
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Enservco Corporation (NYSE American: ENSV) between May 13, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Enservco securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Enservco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6371 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for Employee Retention Credits ("ERCs"); (3) accordingly, Enservco would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); (4) Enservco downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (5) accordingly, Enservco could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Enservco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6371 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates, today provided an update with respect to its Mexican operations.
On May 5, at around 2 p.m. CDT, Mexican government officials unexpectedly presented local Vulcan Materials Company (the "Company") employees with arbitrary shutdown orders to immediately cease underwater quarrying and extraction operations at its SAC TUN subsidiary in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The Company strongly believes that this action by the Mexican government is illegal. The Company has the necessary permits to operate and intends to vigorously pursue all lawful avenues available to it in order to protect its rights and resume normal operations. The Company currently has the ability to export inventories readily available for shipment from the port. In March, Vulcan received its routine three-year customs permit, which enabled the Company to continue serving its customers.
The Company has quarried limestone legally in Mexico – on land that it owns – for over 30 years. Vulcan has the right to maintain full ownership of its properties, owns the limestone reserves in the same, and complies and has always complied with Mexican law, including the laws and permitting regulating our operations from which we service our customers both in Mexico and abroad.
Since late 2018 and as previously disclosed, Vulcan Materials has been engaged in a NAFTA arbitration with Mexico over Mexico's repudiation of an agreement to unlock a portion of Vulcan's aggregates reserves in Mexico and the arbitrary shutdown of a portion of the Company's quarrying operations there. A hearing took place in July 2021, and a decision is expected in the second half of 2022. Vulcan has continued to engage with government officials to pursue an amicable resolution of the dispute while awaiting the final resolution from the NAFTA tribunal.
About Vulcan Materials Company
Vulcan Materials Company, a member of the S&P 500 Index with headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, is the nation's largest supplier of construction aggregates – primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel – and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. For additional information about Vulcan, go to www.vulcanmaterials.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER
This document contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical fact, including statements about Vulcan's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Generally, these statements relate to future financial performance, results of operations, business plans or strategies, projected or anticipated revenues, expenses, earnings (including EBITDA and other measures), dividend policy, shipment volumes, pricing, levels of capital expenditures, intended cost reductions and cost savings, anticipated profit improvements and/or planned divestitures and asset sales. These forward-looking statements are sometimes identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "believe," "should," "would," "expect," "project," "estimate," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "will," "can," "may" or similar expressions elsewhere in this document. These statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including but not limited to general business conditions, competitive factors, pricing, energy costs, and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports Vulcan periodically files with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results, developments, and business decisions may vary significantly from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. The following risks related to Vulcan's business, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: general economic and business conditions; a pandemic, epidemic or other public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 outbreak; Vulcan's dependence on the construction industry, which is subject to economic cycles; the timing and amount of federal, state and local funding for infrastructure; changes in the level of spending for private residential and private nonresidential construction; changes in Vulcan's effective tax rate; the increasing reliance on information technology infrastructure, including the risks that the infrastructure does not work as intended, experiences technical difficulties or is subjected to cyber-attacks; the impact of the state of the global economy on Vulcan's businesses and financial condition and access to capital markets; risks related to international business operations and relationships, including recent actions taken by the Mexican government with respect to Vulcan's property and operations in that country; the highly competitive nature of the construction industry; the impact of future regulatory or legislative actions, including those relating to climate change, wetlands, greenhouse gas emissions, the definition of minerals, tax policy or international trade; the outcome of pending legal proceedings; pricing of Vulcan's products; weather and other natural phenomena, including the impact of climate change and availability of water; availability and cost of trucks, railcars, barges and ships as well as their licensed operators for transport of Vulcan's materials; energy costs; costs of hydrocarbon-based raw materials; healthcare costs; labor shortages and constraints; the amount of long-term debt and interest expense incurred by Vulcan; changes in interest rates; volatility in pension plan asset values and liabilities, which may require cash contributions to the pension plans; the impact of environmental cleanup costs and other liabilities relating to existing and/or divested businesses; Vulcan's ability to secure and permit aggregates reserves in strategically located areas; Vulcan's ability to manage and successfully integrate acquisitions; the effect of changes in tax laws, guidance and interpretations; significant downturn in the construction industry may result in the impairment of goodwill or long-lived assets; changes in technologies, which could disrupt the way Vulcan does business and how Vulcan's products are distributed; and other assumptions, risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the reports filed by Vulcan with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this communication are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Vulcan disclaims and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement in this document except as required by law.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: February 1, 2019 to April 5, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 5, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Amazon.com, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Amazon engaged in anticompetitive conduct in its private-label business practices, including giving Amazon products preference over those of its competitors and using third-party sellers' non-public data to compete with them; (ii) the foregoing exposed Amazon to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; (iii) Amazon's revenues derived from its private-label business were in part the product of impermissible conduct and thus unsustainable; and (iv) as a result, the defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Amazon you have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Amazon securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the AMZN lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29457&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Education in Motion Makes Strategic Investment in Future-Ready Education
DUBAI, UAE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Education in Motion (EiM), the education provider behind some of today's most forward-thinking schools around the world, announced that it has made a significant minority investment in School of Humanity, which reimagines the high school experience with a focus on future-readiness by offering personalised, interdisciplinary, competency-based, real-world learning paths and industry leader mentorships.
EiM co-Founder and Chief Collaboration Officer, Karen Yung, commented: "Our investment in a strategic partnership with School of Humanity is a critical step in our quest to build a portfolio of innovative education brands empowering the next generation of young people with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to make a difference for society and the planet, given the ever-accelerating rate of change. School of Humanity's innovative pedagogy and online-first engagement models are completely aligned with that task and our vision for the future of education."
Founded by education entrepreneur Raya Bidshahri, School of Humanity offers high school learners from around the world the ability to develop the skills, mindsets, and behaviors they need to be ready for the future of work, contribute to collective human progress and flourish in individual life. The online four-year High School, along with its Summer School and After School offerings, center on interdisciplinary learning pathways focused on global learners solving real-world problems in a collaborative, project-based, and personalized way. The model is based on research from World Economic Forum and OECD.
About School of Humanity:
With headquarters in Dubai and the US, School of Humanity designs and delivers innovative learning models that meet the needs of today's learners and today's world. It offers three online learning programs: a four-year High School; Ascend, its After School offering; and a six-week Summer School.
About Education in Motion:
Education in Motion (EiM) aspires to be the global leader in pioneering education for a sustainable future, inspiring generations of learners to Live Worldwise. Its 11,000-strong learning community is united by a strong common commitment to innovative education that nurtures students who can make a positive impact for people and the planet. Today, EiM's portfolio includes Dulwich College International, Dulwich International High School, Dehong ®, Green School International, Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG, Wo Hui Mandarin, and EiM Ventures.
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Shawnee man facing 20 years for child porn charges
Man faces 20 years in prison for child pornography
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Johnson Co. man has plead guilty to downloading child pornographic images from the internet and now faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Kansas office states in a news release that Justin Packham, 34, of Shawnee has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography.
Court documents indicate that in December 2020, the Shawnee Police Department received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited children saying that dozens of pornographic images were downloaded into a google drive. According to U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Kansas, an investigation discovered the email account that downloaded the explicit content belonged to Packham.
Packham was arrested in February 2021 for a parole violation with the Kansas Department of Corrections. According to U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Kansas, once investigators obtained a search warrant of Packham’s residence, Shawnee investigators searched the premise and found more than 1,000 child pornography photos and videos on various electronic devices.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Kansas further said that Packham told law enforcement that he downloaded the images.
The sentencing is scheduled for December 8. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence after considering the guidelines, but Packham does face a maximum sentence of 20 years, according to the district attorney’s office.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Kansas says the U.S. Secret Service and the Shawnee Police Department are investigating the case and Assistant U.S. Attorney Faiza Alhambra is prosecuting the case.
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Duo Brings 70+ Years of Combined Experience Fighting Healthcare Fraud and Abuse
MIAMI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Denise Burke as partner and Lester Perling as senior counsel to our globally recognized Healthcare Practice Group. Denise and Lester bring more than 70 years of combined experience advising healthcare companies on compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws including Stark Law, False Claims Act, anti-kickback laws and the variety of regulations governing Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
"Denise and Lester are two of the most seasoned and reputable regulatory healthcare lawyers in the country," Jerry Sokol, McDermott's Global Head of Healthcare said. "Given McDermott's unique position as the gold standard for healthcare law, any additions to our regulatory practice must satisfy our "best in class" standard. Lester and Denise clearly meet this standard. Adding these two preeminent regulatory powerhouses to our current stable of global regulatory partners makes us even more indispensable to our clients."
"I'm excited to join McDermott's second-to-none healthcare team and look forward to creating resilient compliance solutions and regulatory pathways for clients that will enable them to succeed in an increasingly complex market," Denise said.
Denise has more three decades of experience counseling hospitals, post-acute care providers, physician practice management companies, private equity investors, venture capital funds, medical device manufacturers, and other healthcare clients on a wide range of healthcare regulatory matters. Her in-house experience in hospital, home health, durable medical equipment and physician practice management settings make her a trusted and enthusiastic strategic advisor on both day-to-day and long-term programs that sustain government scrutiny and meet organizational goals. She is certified in healthcare compliance by the Health Care Compliance Association. Prior to joining the Firm, Denise was a partner at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis.
Lester notes "The depth and breadth of McDermott's healthcare practice offers countless opportunities for my experience to benefit current and prospective clients. I am thrilled to have joined this team."
Lester counsels healthcare providers on a variety of regulatory, compliance, enforcement and reimbursement matters, with particular focus on fraud and abuse compliance and investigations. He leverages decades of health industry experience, including 10 years of experience as a healthcare executive, to develop creative approaches to complex legal concerns. He is board-certified in health law by The Florida Bar and certified in healthcare compliance by the Health Care Compliance Association. Lester joined McDermott from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.
McDermott is the nation's leading health law firm and is the only health practice to receive top national rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms," Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and Law360. The practice was also recognized by Chambers as "Healthcare Team of the Year" in 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019 and 2022. McDermott has also held the top spot in PitchBook's League Tables as the most active firm for healthcare private equity since 2017.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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Nearly 5,000% increase in seized fentanyl-laced pills in the US between 2018 and 2021, study says
(CNN) - A new study found the number of illicit pills containing fentanyl seized by United States law enforcement jumped a whopping 4,850% between 2018 and 2021.
According to U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration data, more than 42,000 fentanyl-laced pills were seized in 2018 and nearly 2.1 million were seized in 2021.
Fentanyl can be found in counterfeit versions of drugs such as oxycodone and hydrocodone.
The rise in fentanyl seizures parallels a fatal overdose crisis driven by synthetic opioids.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse funded the study and said when a pill is contaminated with fentanyl, as is now often the case, poisoning can easily happen.
A co-author of the study said widespread education is needed about the risk of the pills that don’t come from a pharmacy. He said the immediate message is that illegally obtained pills can contain fentanyl.
The study was published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence on Thursday.
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Company Plans to Revitalize $885M in Affordable Homes Over Five Years
SALT LAKE CITY, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Western, the largest national private source of distressed residential investment properties, announced today the opening of its 45th office location in Salt Lake City, Utah. Realtor.com listed Salt Lake City as the number one city positioned for growth in its Top Housing Markets for 2022 list. Utah's rapid population growth and job growth are the two most important drivers of housing demand in Utah right now.
According to a recent report analyzing U.S. census data, there are 16 million vacant homes across the U.S. New Western partners with local real estate investors to help facilitate the revitalization of properties.
"Salt Lake City has seen an upward trend in the median price of homes year-over-year," said Kurt Carlton, co-founder and president of New Western. "With our unique expertise in finding and acquiring vacant properties, combined with our value-added insights, New Western is well-positioned to be a valuable resource for local real estate investors, sellers, and buyers. Our expansion into Utah marks New Western's presence in 21 states."
New Western brings market insight and an exclusive marketplace of distressed investment property inventory to help real estate investors acquire fixer-upper properties. The company's agents are helping to address the affordable housing shortage by revitalizing distressed homes across the U.S., with more than 700,000 aged properties in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area alone and 68.9% built before 2002.
Colin Barnes is the general manager (GM) leading the Salt Lake City office, alongside regional director Mike Lam. In his new role, Barnes is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and leading his team to revitalize $885 million in residential properties in the Salt Lake City area over the next five years.
"I'm looking forward to growing and expanding our New Western team in Salt Lake City," said Barnes. "The metropolitan area is rated a top-tier market for multiple offer situations, providing New Western with the unique opportunity to provide much-needed housing inventory to both local investors and sellers."
Barnes began his career with New Western in 2019 in its Denver Central office as a sales agent, where the team successfully led market sales totaling more than $1.02 billion for the past three years. In April 2022, New Western asked Barnes to open a Salt Lake City office.
New Western is the largest private source of investment properties in the nation. Since 2008, New Western has bought and sold nearly $12 billion in residential real estate.
New Western makes real estate investing more accessible for more people. Operating in most major cities, our marketplace connects more than 100,000 local investors looking to rehab houses with sellers. As the largest private source of investment properties in the nation, we buy a home every 13 minutes. New Western delivers new opportunity for all—a fresh start for sellers, exclusive inventory for investors, and affordable housing for buyers. For more information, visit www.newwestern.com.
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FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial publication The Deal announced today that Coventry once again ranked first for life settlements by number and value in 2021. The league tables published by The Deal are a comprehensive review of secondary market life settlement transactions. Coventry companies have held the top spot each year since the rankings were first published in 2013.
Coventry First and its affiliate, Life Equity, bought more than 1,400 policies in 2021––over three times as many policies as its closest competitor, and more than 45% of all life settlement transactions in 2021. Coventry also led the league tables by value and total investment, purchasing more than $1.4 billion in policies.
"The growth we've experienced is a testament to our talented team and reflective of our commitment to help seniors realize more value from their life insurance," said Reid Buerger, CEO of Coventry.
Coventry is the leading buyer of life insurance policies, as well as the largest provider of education to financial advisors and policyowners––working to raise awareness that life insurance is a valuable asset and life insurance policy appraisals are an integral part of financial planning. As the number one life settlement company, Coventry has the industry's premier network of financial professionals and employs a streamlined transaction process and best-in-class execution. Coventry is proud to offer innovative solutions that improve the lives of policyowners and their families.
Coventry is the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance. For more than 20 years, we have been driving the industry forward and expanding opportunities for life insurance policyowners. Coventry's deep experience combined with a fierce commitment to consumer rights makes Coventry the clear market leader, a position we use to raise industry standards and expand consumer choice. To date, we have delivered more than $5 billion to policyowners who no longer have a need for their policies. To learn more about Coventry, please visit Coventry.com.
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Heat index up to 100-105 Friday
Slight change in pattern for weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Slightly drier air will slip in on Friday which will cut down just a little on the number of storms developing in the afternoon and evening. The rain chance drops down to 30% for those late day storms. Even though we will see fewer storms one or two of them could be a little stronger due to the drier air in the upper reaches of the atmosphere.
Highs will warm into the low 90′s with feels like temperatures ranging from 100-105 degrees. It will feel a little warmer over the weekend as the winds shift more to the south and southwest which will increase the surface moisture making it feel sticky sooner. With that wind shift occurring we will also see the possibility of a few showers and isolated thunderstorms along the coast in the morning and early afternoon. Those storms will push inland during the mid afternoon and focus the energy into our inland Counties later in the day.
Rain chances will go up a little over the weekend to 40-50% with the majority of those storms inland.
By Tuesday of next week we will begin to see a return to late day storms developing inland and moving west back toward the beaches late in the day. Rain chance will stay close to climatic levels next week which is around 50% chance each day.
For boaters look for nice weather with seas less than 2 feet through the weekend with a light chop on the bays and inland waters.
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- With over 1 million waitlisted consumers, the highly anticipated Klarna Card is now available in the US enabling consumers to "Pay in 4" everywhere with zero interest
- New Financial Overview dashboard in the Klarna App features budgeting tools, spending insights, and more
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, that helps consumers save time and money, be informed and in control, today announced the launch of the Klarna Card in the US, bringing the company's popular "Pay in 4" service to a physical VISA card form. The Klarna Card, issued by Webbank, empowers consumers to pay over time in four, interest-free payments with no down payment for any store or online purchase, offering a welcome and sustainable alternative to high-cost credit cards (watch video here). In tandem with the launch of the card, a new service "Financial Overview" is now available in the Klarna App, featuring a host of powerful money management tools to help consumers stay on top of their Klarna purchases and keep full control of their finances at all times.
"The fact that over 1 million US consumers signed up to our waitlist in a matter of weeks demonstrates the incredible demand for a fair and transparent alternative to conventional credit cards," said Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Co-Founder and CEO, Klarna. "By placing the power of our 'Pay in 4' service in consumers' pockets, the Klarna Card lets them experience the convenience, flexibility and control of interest-free shopping wherever they go. In combination with our new, intuitive Financial Overview dashboard in the Klarna App, we make it easier than ever for consumers to understand their spending habits and manage their budget, placing them in the driver's seat of their financial future."
The Klarna Card does not charge any interest whatsoever, unlike conventional credit cards that charge US consumers 16.45% APR on average. Instead, Klarna offers a fair and transparent model: the Klarna Card is available for $3.99 a month, and is entirely free for the first 12 months after activation, enabling consumers to try it out at no cost for a whole year.
As with Klarna's other payment services, consumers are rewarded for paying with the Klarna Card. Members of the Klarna Rewards Club using the Klarna Card can earn points by completing "Missions" – small, engaging tasks aimed at encouraging consumers to discover different features in the Klarna App and take control of their finances. Points can then be redeemed in the Klarna App for rewards at world-class brands in the form of gift cards or vouchers.
Consumers pay for their card purchases via the Klarna App with transparent, bi-weekly statements that make it effortless to manage and keep track of all outstanding payments. In the app, consumers can choose to pay their statement early or enable "Autopay" to pay automatically on the due date. The Klarna App also notifies consumers in real-time of all card transactions and sends alerts for upcoming payments. In combination with the spending insights in the new "Financial Overview" dashboard in the Klarna App, Klarna Card users stay informed on their spending at all times.
The new "Financial Overview" dashboard features a comprehensive suite of money management tools designed to give users full transparency into their spending and enable them to take active control of their finances. According to new findings in Klarna's Money Management Pulse, only 46% of US consumers say they are organized with their money and nearly a quarter (22%) do not save any of their income. In order to close this gap, Klarna's Financial Overview dashboard tracks all payments made with Klarna and automatically categorizes them, whether consumers shop with the Klarna Card, in the Klarna App or with Klarna at an online checkout.
Klarna Card features include:
- Physical VISA card with a choice of designs in either black or pink
- Unique payment experience that lets consumers split any purchase into four equal, interest free payments with no down payment
- Rewards from top brands redeemable in the Klarna App for completing "Missions" with the card
- Clear, bi-weekly statements for smooth and transparent repayments with option to pay automatically on the due date
- Simple, smooth sign-up process with no impact on credit score
- No foreign exchange fee/markup from Klarna
- In-store contactless payment
- Instant push notifications for all transactions, even if a payment is declined
- Overview of all purchases in the app with spending insights and automatic categorization
- Fast and easy contactless payments via mobile or wearable device with Apple Pay or Google Pay
- Short-term card freezing quickly and easily via the app
- Customer service is available 24/7 in the app
Financial Overview features include:
- Budgeting: Consumers can set a monthly allowance for themselves to control how much they spend with Klarna. The new, in-app bar indicator visually shows how much from each consumers' set limit has been spent using all of Klarna's products, helping users budget more confidently.
- Categorization: All purchases made with Klarna are automatically organized into product categories, from Clothing and Home, to Electronics. This new categorization feature allows consumers to understand exactly where their money goes, helping them to make more conscious spending decisions.
- Monthly spending breakdown: Consumers can track their spending levels month over month and compare them to their average spending via an intuitive and interactive bar chart. Each chart is color-coded to reflect what proportion is spent on each category, making it easy to see how spending patterns change over time.
Over the past year, Klarna's US customer base has grown by over 65%, reaching over 25 million consumers. The launches of the Klarna Card and Financial Overview dashboard are the latest in a burst of additions to Klarna's consumer offering in the US. In May, Klarna introduced its new virtual shopping feature, enabling consumers to browse and buy online with confidence by connecting them directly with in-store experts to receive product advice and inspiration through live chats and video calls.
About Klarna
Since 2005 Klarna has been on a mission to revolutionize the retail banking industry. With over 147 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is meeting the changing demands of consumers by saving them time and money while helping them be informed and in control. Over 400,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store. With over 5,000 employees, Klarna is active in 45 markets and is one of the most highly-valued private fintechs globally, with a valuation of $45.6 billion. For more information, visit Klarna.com
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TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express Italia S.p.A. (hereinafter "NX Italy"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has launched an eco-friendly delivery service in Venice, Italy, that uses hydrogen-powered boats.
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The European Union has set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% from 1990 levels no later than 2030, and companies operating within the EU are thus accelerating their decarbonization efforts.
To realize its long-term vision of becoming a "logistics company with a strong presence in the global market," the Nippon Express Group has made addressing climate change one of its material issues and is working to reduce CO2 emissions in its operations as well as to create products and services that help its customers reduce their own CO2 emissions.
NX Italy has launched a last-mile delivery service that cuts truck transport CO2 emissions by using hydrogen-powered boats for deliveries primarily to luxury fashion shops. These hydrogen-powered boats are equipped with removable hydrogen generators, and they emit far less CO2 than gasoline and diesel engines.
The Nippon Express Group will continue actively working to bring about a sustainable society by striving to reduce the environmental impact of logistics and building a resource-saving and recycling-oriented society.
Nippon Express website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
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5 killed in Georgia boat collision; man charged
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A man has been arrested in connection to a boating accident in Georgia’s Wilmington River that left five people dead over Memorial Day weekend.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources tells WTOC that 45-year-old Mark Christopher Stegall, of Savannah, was arrested and charged for boating under the influence.
Chatham Emergency Services says the call came in around 10:30 a.m. Saturday to respond to a crash between two boats, who were traveling in opposite directions on the Wilmington River when they collided. One of the boats involved sank.
The bodies of three men missing after the crash were recovered Sunday morning. They were located by game wardens in 14-foot deep water and in close proximity to each other.
Two other people involved died from their injuries at the hospital.
The victims have been identified as Christopher David Leffler, 51, Lori Lynn Leffler, 50, Zachary James Leffler, 23, Nathan Leffler, 17, and Robert Steven Chauncey, 37.
“Everyone was concerned about the people who were missing and the people who were affected by this. So, it’s a real tragic event for everyone, but most importantly for that family that lost four members,” said Capt. Chris Hodge, Region Supervisor with DNR.
Four other people were taken to the hospital.
Officials have not released a cause for the crash.
Investigators say crash reconstruction teams will be combing over evidence to hopefully find answers as to how this crash happened. They say that process could take six to eight weeks.
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The family-led jewelry brand enters a new era, focused on creating rich emotional engagement while introducing an evolved brand expression and bold and iconic fine jewelry.
LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracing "beautiful realities," as the cornerstone of an evolved brand expression, luxury brand TACORI enters a new era defined by passion, authenticity and originality. TACORI's new documentarian-style photography brings a feeling of warmth and connection to the traditionally cold and impassive luxury jewelry landscape, capturing real emotion and unscripted moments of love and affection, delight and intrigue.
"We are proud to introduce an even bolder, brighter TACORI," says CEO Paul Tacorian. "This chapter of our brand story is all about being moved, with storytelling guided by emotion and uplifting imagery that reflects a wider range of beautiful realities."
TACORI is unique in its category— a sophisticated, luxury brand that maintains the soul of a passionate and independent family business. The Tacorian family has long been committed to innovation and originality, and TACORI's iconic designs have continuously redefined the bridal category.
Today, TACORI translates four decades of unmatched bridal expertise to a bold and unique point of view in fine jewelry. The brand will debut new collections at the 2022 Couture jewelry show in Las Vegas, including the new Crescent Eclipse fine jewelry collection, aptly named, as the eclipse signifies new beginnings. The Crescent Eclipse collection showcases a diamond-intense take on the signature TACORI crescent. A showstopper in the collection, the long chain-link necklace demonstrates TACORI's unmatched artisanry and craftsmanship, featuring nearly 1000 meticulously hand-set diamonds in an innovative single-cast, no solder chain.
"The eclipse is such a beautiful, astrological phenomena," says Nadine Tacorian Arzerounian, COO and Head of Design. "The symbolism feels especially relevant today, as we all find new traditions to embrace and new reasons to celebrate." For TACORI, the collection's theme of new beginnings is well-timed to usher in a new bolder, brighter era for the brand.
TACORI is an iconic fine jewelry brand, known for its signature designs and intricate hidden details. A sophisticated luxury brand with the spirit and intimacy of an independent family business, TACORI occupies a unique space in the market. After more than 40 years, it remains family-led with artisans sitting center stage in TACORI's California Design Studios, making the world's most meticulously crafted jewelry, including their highly coveted engagement rings.
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Brother P-touch offers a complete line of versatile label makers with a range of connectivity features to help simplify the hassle of home office, business, and workplace organization
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brother International Corporation expands its vast selection of labeling solutions with four new model additions to the P-touch family line. With an assortment of step-up features, Brother P-touch label makers simplify the approach to home office, business, and workplace organization.
The new line of P-touch models transforms chaos into calm by making organization effortless, orderly, and satisfying. The new models have raised the bar with connectivity that includes Bluetooth® and USB options, allowing multiple users to connect and print labels from their computers, smartphones, or tablets. Design and print custom labels, quickly change fonts, or insert barcodes and images using the free downloadable Brother P-touch Editor Software1 for a PC or Mac® computer. Need to create on the go? Designing and printing custom labels with the intuitive iPrint & label App1 makes business more efficient.
"For over 30 years, P-touch label makers have been essential to home office, business, and workplace organization. This new lineup showcases engineering developments that meet ever-evolving customer demands. We are excited to bring to market a product line that leverages technology enhancements to solve the unique needs of our customers," said Jacquie Hunter, Director of Labeling Product Marketing at Brother. "The new line of P-touch label makers is designed to allow for more customization and personalization while creating efficiencies in the home, office and workplace."
We mean business with our new lineup.
- P-touch PT-D220, Everyday Label Maker: The Brother P-touch PT-D220 Label Maker provides a simple, easy-to-use way to de-clutter any area. Featuring a QWERTY keyboard with one-touch formatting and 25 pre-set label templates for quick printing, the PT-D220 is a versatile, everyday label maker. Reprinting the same label? Create, save, find, and reprint up to 30 frequently used label layouts for added efficiency.
- P-touch PT-D410, Next Level Organization: The Brother P-touch PT-D410 Advanced Label Maker propels users to the next level of organization. Connect it to a PC or Mac® with the included USB cable to harness the power of P-touch Editor Software1 and make advanced edits. Want to create labels right out of the box? Simply add symbols or barcodes using the intuitive, built-in features using the QWERTY keyboard.
- P-touch PT-D460BT, Connected, Efficient, & Ready to Work: So much more than an ordinary label maker, the Brother P-touch PT-D460BT Expert Connected Label Maker has Bluetooth® connectivity that allows multiple users to access the same label maker from their computer or smart device for maximum efficiency. Combine the PT-D460BT with Brother P-Touch Editor Software1 and the iPrint&Label app1 for added creativity and versatility. The PT-D460BT arrives pre-loaded with many P-touch features you already love and is Ready to Work!
- P-touch PT-D610BT, The Complete Labeling Solution: The pinnacle of organization! Connect via Bluetooth® or USB and create labels using the P-touch PT-D610BT Professional Connected Label Maker and the Brother P-touch Editor Software1 or iPrint&Label app1 for high-resolution printing for sharper barcodes, crisp logos, and detailed graphics. Organization and creativity combine with the PT-D610BT for the complete labeling solution that lets you design and print professional-looking custom labels anytime, anywhere.
The Brother P-touch series of label makes are built to perform best with Brother Genuine P-touch TZe Label Tapes available in a range of colors, finishes and sizes, up to ~1" (24 mm). Available this August, Business Value Bundles will be available for the PT-D410, PT-D460 and PT-D610, featuring a custom carrying case and additional Brother Genuine TZe Label Tapes. The Brother P-touch label makers and Brother Genuine P-touch TZe Label Tapes are available to purchase from Brother-usa.com/ptouch/ptouch-workplace and select retailers nationwide.
1 Additional download required. Software app compatibility may vary based on operating system. App availability may vary based on country.
About Brother International Corporation
Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research, and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois, and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Mexico. For more information, visit www.brother.com.
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Man accused of beating roommate over mosquito argument
DALLAS (CNN) - A Texas man is facing aggravated assault charges after allegedly beating his roommate over an argument about mosquitoes.
Victor Shavers, 43, reportedly admits he hit the man he shares a bedroom with when they began arguing over what mosquitoes look like. The roommate says the attack began when the verbal argument escalated.
The man says Shavers grabbed a wooden stick and beat him in the head with it before he was able to get a metal baseball bat to defend himself. He used that bat to hit Shavers in the head several times.
Both men were treated for their injuries at the hospital. The roommate required multiple stitches on his face.
Police arrested Shavers on an outstanding warrant and also charged him with assault.
A judge ordered him to be held Tuesday on a $28,000 bond.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Allyson Felix was named to her 10th world championship team, where she will have a chance to run in the mixed relay event and add to her record medal collection.
Felix, whose 18 medals are the most in world-championship history, has announced that this will be her final season in track. At last month’s U.S. championships, she finished sixth in the 400 meters and did not qualify for any individual events. But the 36-year-old was named to the mixed relay pool Tuesday when USA Track and Field released its 151-person roster for worlds.
The world championships run July 15-24 in Eugene, Oregon.
Missing from the roster was Sha’Carri Richardson, who failed to qualify for the finals of either the 100 or 200 meters at nationals. Richardson won the women’s 100 at Olympic trials last year but was banned from the games after testing positive for a substance found in marijuana.
Among those named to the women’s 4×100 relay pool was Gabby Thomas, the 200-meter champion in 2021 who has been dealing with a hamstring injury this season. Thomas finished eighth at nationals last month.
The U.S. will send nine reigning world champions and 29 medalists from Tokyo to the first world championships on American soil. Among those world champions is 100-meter titlist Christian Coleman, who was banned from the Olympics after a case involving missed doping tests.
One headline race of 10-day meet features reigning Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin against reigning world champion Dalilah Muhammad in the 400-meter hurdles.
They have taken turns setting world records over the past three years; McLaughlin lowered it to 51.41 seconds last month at nationals. Muhammad sat out nationals with a hamstring injury. Her world title guaranteed her a spot on the U.S. team. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/allyson-felix-gets-mixed-relay-nod-heading-to-10th-worlds/ | 2022-07-06T10:41:03Z |
(The Hill) – Talk of former President Trump’s loosening grip on the GOP may be overstated, as evidenced by Tuesday’s primary results in states like Arizona and Michigan.
Trump-backed candidates have picked up wins in the Senate primary in Arizona, the GOP governor’s race in Michigan, as well as House and secretary of state primaries.
Overall, the results show that Trump is still a powerful force within the GOP, even as questions about his viability as a presidential candidate in 2024 linger.
“I do think it should put to rest this idea that I think certain people in the party were wishcasting that Trump was losing influence when very clearly he hasn’t been,” said Andy Surabian, a GOP strategist and former Trump White House official.
Questions swirled in recent weeks about Trump’s hold on the Republican Party, driven largely by compelling hearings held by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol that revealed new details about Trump’s inaction amid the violence and his refusal to condemn his supporters.
Trump also had a fairly weak showing in Georgia’s primaries and subsequent runoffs, with multiple endorsed candidates losing. Then last month, a New York Times poll showed Republican voters were split on the idea of Trump running again in 2024.
But Tuesday’s primaries were overall a success for Trump.
Blake Masters prevailed in the Republican Arizona Senate primary with Trump’s backing. Kari Lake, Trump’s pick in the gubernatorial primary there, held a narrow lead as of late Wednesday and appeared poised to hold off Karrin Taylor Robson, who was endorsed by former Vice President Mike Pence and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R). And Trump’s preferred candidate in the secretary of state race, election denier Mark Finchem, won his primary.
In Michigan, Tudor Dixon won the governor’s nomination after a late endorsement from Trump. Rep. Pete Meijer (R-Mich.), one of 10 Republicans to vote to impeach Trump in 2021, narrowly lost to John Gibbs, who had Trump’s backing.
Eric Schmitt emerged from a crowded field in the Missouri Senate GOP primary to take the nomination after Trump endorsed “Eric,” without specifying if he meant Schmitt or Greitens, the former governor. But the move allowed the former president to claim victory in that race as well.
Trump’s only real blemishes appeared to be in Washington state, where two members of Congress who voted to impeach him after the Capitol riots were on track to win their primaries.
“Endorsements don’t get any more powerful or conclusive than the Endorsements of last night. I wonder if anyone will write or report that? Just asking?” Trump posted Wednesday morning on Truth Social, his fledgling social media platform.
“Ran the entire board!” he added in a subsequent post.
The former president’s track record of endorsements has been especially strong in primaries where there are multiple candidates vying for the nomination.
One GOP strategist also noted that there are scant examples of Republicans winning a primary by being vocally anti-Trump. Even individuals who have overcome Trump-backed primaries, like Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R), are still generally supportive of the former president.
Instead, Trump’s most ardent critics up for reelection in November have either opted to retire or are facing defeat.
The most prominent example is Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who is facing a primary election on Aug. 16. Cheney has been a leading Trump critic for over a year, voting to impeach the former president and serving as vice chair of the committee investigating the Capitol riots.
A poll released last month by the Casper Star Tribune found Cheney trailing Harriet Hageman, who is backed by Trump, by 22 percentage points.
“Trump should be buoyed by his candidates’ performance last night. After Cheney’s destruction coming up, Trump will be in a prime position to launch his campaign and cruise smoothly through his primary,” said John Thomas, a Republican consultant who works on House campaigns.
While Trump remains the dominant figure within the GOP and has helped shape the outcome of several primaries, the next test will come in November when his candidates face a broader swath of voters.
Trump allies believe that the political environment will be so bad for Democrats, particularly if inflation remains high, that even those who currently trail in polling — such as Masters in Arizona and Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania — could prevail.
But others are less sure.
Chuck Coughlin, a GOP strategist in Arizona who has worked on campaigns there for years, argued that candidates like Lake, Masters and Finchem, who have tied their entire candidacy to Trump, and in some cases specifically to his false claim that the 2020 election was rigged, will have a difficult time winning over independent voters and even some moderate Republicans in a general election in a purple state.
“The stranglehold was demonstrated last night that his candidates in very competitive primaries still prevailed,” Coughlin said. “So, the party itself is the party of Trump. And so, is that enough to win a general election in Arizona in November? I don’t believe it is. You’re going to have to do something more than that to win the general election in November.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/primary-results-reinforce-trumps-power-over-gop/ | 2022-08-04T13:08:13Z |
Fast-growing IMO with strong track record of exceptional agent recruiting and training will use Integrity's comprehensive platform to reach more consumers
DALLAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrity Marketing Group, LLC ("Integrity"), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has acquired Richman Insurance Agency, an insurance marketing organization ("IMO") based in Dallas, Texas. As part of the acquisition, Rob Richman, President of Richman Insurance Agency, will become a Managing Partner in Integrity. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Richman Insurance Agency has quickly become an influential leader in the markets it serves. With more than a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Rob Richman understands how to provide fundamental agent training so his team can best meet client needs. He guides the company's fast-growing network of agents to success through a proven system of in-depth coaching and support. Richman Insurance Agency provides $15 million in mortgage protection, life insurance and final expense products to a wide range of consumers, serving more than 20,000 Americans annually.
"A great business needs great leaders, and Rob has proven he has the attitude and passion to make an impact on this industry," shared Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. "His hard work and dedication have built his agency into the success it is today, and his well-trained team is now ready for the next step forward. Adding Integrity's resources and technology will accelerate Richman Insurance Agency's growth path, allowing them to reach more people while enhancing our efforts to serve the life, health and wealth needs of all Americans. We're proud to welcome Rob and his team to Integrity — I'm confident their biggest successes are ahead of them."
"At Richman Insurance Agency, we specialize in helping agents maximize their potential," explained Richman, President. "Adding Integrity's world-class support and services to our team's commitment and work ethic creates the perfect combination to supercharge our business. Integrity is pioneering the future of life, health and wealth protection, and we want to be part of it. When we see the group of industry leaders Integrity has assembled, we can't help but be thrilled to join their ranks. We know we're just getting started with what we can achieve."
Integrity helps Americans prepare for the good days ahead by partnering with industry leaders and icons who come together as peers to optimize insurance processes and financial services. Unified by their common goal of improving insurance and financial services experiences for everyone, members of Integrity's partner network learn from each other and collaborate to design strategies that better protect the life, health and wealth of consumers.
"Rob has always done his utmost to help his team fulfill their goals — it's what makes him the type of leader we're thrilled to partner with," explained Shawn Meaike, President of Family First Life and Managing Partner at Integrity. "Richman Insurance Agency is ready to take a big leap forward and grow faster and serve more people than ever before. Partnering with the best minds in the business and gaining access to Integrity's cutting-edge technology and resources will springboard their future success. Richman Insurance Agency will be a great addition to the Integrity family. We're grateful they've chosen to be part of our mission to help more Americans plan for the good days ahead."
To take full advantage of Integrity's partner benefits and agent resources, Richman Insurance Agency will utilize Integrity's vast infrastructure of business services. Partners can streamline administrative functions through centralized areas, such as People & Culture, Technology & Innovation, finance, legal and compliance, and world-class advertising and marketing. In addition, Integrity offers partners access to proprietary technology through its omnichannel insurtech platform. These comprehensive insurance and financial services offerings include valuable agent resources, such as product development, quoting and enrollment systems and customer relationship management software.
All these benefits are further accentuated by Integrity's Employee Ownership Plan, which offers employees the exciting opportunity for meaningful company ownership.
For more information about Richman Insurance Agency's partnership with Integrity, view a video at www.integritymarketing.com/Richman.
Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its partner network, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are — in person, over the phone and online. Integrity's cutting-edge technology helps streamline the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders. In addition, Integrity develops products with carrier partners and markets them through its nationwide distribution network. Integrity's nearly 6,000 employees work with approximately 500,000 agents and advisors who serve more than 11 million clients annually. In 2022, Integrity will help carriers place almost $20 billion in new sales and oversee more than $30 billion of assets under management and advisement through its RIA and broker-dealer platforms. For more information, visit www.integritymarketing.com.
Richman Insurance Agency, founded in 2019, is based in Dallas, Texas and is a leader in the life insurance industry. The agency specializes in mortgage protection, final expense, and retirement planning. To provide the best products and services, Richman Insurance Agency partners with industry leading carriers, and develops agents and leaders to provide quality service in the senior market. In 2021, Richman Insurance Agency served over 20,000 Americans and provided over $15 million in annual paid premium.
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Sygnus and The Leading Hotels of the World align to champion independent, world-class resorts in coveted island destinations
KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sygnus, the leading alternative investment management company in the Caribbean, today announced that its Mammee Bay development, located in Jamaica, has been accepted as a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the leader in independent, luxury hospitality for more than nine decades. This project is being undertaken by Sygnus Real Estate Finance Limited (SRF), a specialty real estate investment company managed by Sygnus. This is the first addition of Sygnus to the Leading Hotels, and signifies a start of the companies' relationship, with plans to partner and bring even more independent properties to the region.
The collaboration will be brought to life with the award-winning luxury hospitality operator Wischermann Partners, Inc., and renowned design and architecture firm LEO A DALY. The future plans underscore a commitment to creating authentic travel experiences, introducing resorts rooted in innovation, with an independent spirit and designed to celebrate the culture of each destination. "We have long celebrated hoteliers who curate distinctive, independent hotels and remarkable experiences," commented Shannon Knapp, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Leading Hotels of the World. "It is a great pleasure to welcome Mammee Bay to our exclusive portfolio, and we hope to welcome many other projects of Sygnus Real Estate Finance (SRF) and Wischermann Partners, Inc. in the future. Both companies are dedicated to developing independent, luxury hotels that embody the essence of their surrounding locales. Mammee Bay marks Leading Hotels' re-entrance to Jamaica, and we are excited to introduce our travelers to this extraordinary property and future Sygnus Real Estate Finance (SRF) and Wischermann Partners, Inc. developments in the important Caribbean region."
The first property under development is a 250-room luxury resort and 23 residences nestled amongst towering 200-year-old fig and banyan trees at Mammee Bay in Jamaica, that is slated to debut in late 2024. Showcasing design by LEO A DALY, the resort has been envisioned to celebrate the vibrant nature of the island and introduce an at once elevated, elegant and authentic experience - an idyllic haven delivering transportive getaways. An array of unique amenities will be found throughout the property including an 18,000-square-foot spa deeply immersed in nature and featuring therapies such as sound healing and meditative practices, culinary destinations including a fine dining show kitchen, a Mediterranean bistro, a beach bar and grill, and more. The project is estimated to be a US $265 million investment.
"Creating memorable experiences for curious travelers is at our core," commented Paul Wischermann, President and Chief Executive Officer for Wischermann Partners, Inc. "We are proud to introduce this collection of destination-defining resorts within LHW which are rooted in cultural immersion and guided by a commitment to setting a new bar in luxury travel."
"As the regional leader in the alternative investments space, Sygnus through our specialty real estate investment company, Sygnus Real Estate Finance (SRF), has always had a key interest in enhancing the luxury hospitality market in Jamaica and our Mammee Bay project represents the ideal opportunity to achieve this. In collaboration with the Leading Hotels of the World and a group of highly talented partners, our vision is not only to execute the Mammee Bay project but to over time build out a series of similar luxury projects in other highly sought-after destinations across the Caribbean," remarked Berisford Grey, Chief Executive Officer of Sygnus Group.
Sygnus is actively exploring future developments in the Dominican Republic and St. Lucia, among other magnificent island escapes.
Headquartered in Jamaica, Sygnus has operations in Puerto Rico and St. Lucia, and is the Caribbean's leading alternative investment management company with investment funds spanning private credit, real estate and private equity. Sygnus Capital Limited is a licensed securities dealer in Jamaica with the Financial Services Commission and is focused on providing clients with independent Investment Banking and Investment Advisory Services. As a registered broker, Sygnus Capital is committed to assisting local and regional clients to access financing through the debt or equity capital markets, as well as non-traditional channels through our Private Credit Investment companies.
Sygnus manages Sygnus Credit Investments Limited (SCI) which is listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and is the largest Private Credit Investment company in the English-Speaking Caribbean. SCI is a pioneering private credit investment company, which offers creative debt financing to middle market businesses across the Caribbean. Sygnus Real Estate Finance Limited (SRF) which recently listed on the JSE, provides flexible capital (Debt or Equity) to all classes of real estate assets (commercial, hospitality, industrial or residential). Sygnus Deneb Investments Limited (SDI) invests private equity capital in companies in the form of growth capital, buyouts and turnarounds. Sygnus also offers its clients Investment Banking, Wealth Advisory and Tax Advisory services.
Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW. Since then, the Company has carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon. The LHW community is filled of exceptional individuals, united by a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that come with every experience. LHW hoteliers are artisans of hospitality whose expertise, commitment to excellence, and individual flair allows them to create story-worthy moments for their guests. And it is these authentic, individualized experiences combined with the warm hospitality and high-touch service they provide that keeps discerning travelers returning again and again. LHW's collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and uncommon experiences, enhanced by LHW's tiered guest loyalty program Leaders Club. From converted former palaces, and countryside retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic urban centers, serene private island escapes, glamorous tented camps – and beyond – explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments. For more information visit: www.lhw.com, Facebook at @LeadingHotels, Twitter at @LeadingHotels and Instagram @leadinghotelsoftheworld.
An award-winning, global hospitality firm that designs, brands and operates refined hospitality experiences. Established in 2002, Wischermann Partners has an unwavering attention to detail, creating unique experiences while being commercially minded and has a deep love of hospitality. Operating hotels & resorts consistently ranked as the best in guest service and design, Wischermann has a selective collection of distinctive properties that each celebrate their unique destinations and vibrant traditions.
LEO A DALY is a leader in the design of the built environment, offering planning, architecture, engineering, interior design, and program management. Founded in 1915, LEO A DALY has an unyielding focus on design excellence. Consistently ranked as one of the top architectural, engineering, and interiors firms in the US, its award-winning, diverse portfolio includes projects in more than 91 countries, all 50 US states and the District of Columbia.
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Acquisition adds innovative bioabsorbable steroid-eluting sinus implants to ENT portfolio
DUBLIN and MENLO PARK, Calif., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Intersect ENT, expanding the company's comprehensive ear, nose, and throat (ENT) portfolio with innovative products used in sinus procedures to improve post-operative outcomes and to treat nasal polyps.
As a result of the close of the transaction announced on Aug. 6, 2021, Medtronic has acquired Intersect ENT's PROPEL™ and SINUVA™ (mometasone furoate) sinus implant product lines and technology, intellectual property, and Menlo Park, Calif., facility. Intersect ENT employees also join Medtronic through this acquisition. A former Intersect ENT brand, Fiagon, was divested simultaneously at close, and those products ― Cube™ navigation system and VenSure™ balloon sinus dilation system ― were not included in the acquisition.
Intersect ENT's product lines and customer base will further the efforts of Medtronic to have a positive impact for patients who suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). CRS is one of the most common health care problems in the U.S., with approximately 30 million adults diagnosed annually. It has been associated with lost days of work, decreased productivity, and even depression and anxiety, with most patients reporting 5-15+ years of suffering and medical treatment.
Through this acquisition, Medtronic gains PROPEL and SINUVA, which are unique bioabsorbable, steroid-eluting implants for sinus patients. PROPEL implants are inserted following endoscopic sinus surgery to maintain sinus patency and provide localized steroid delivery. SINUVA implants are designed for use in the physician's office setting for the treatment of nasal polyps in adult patients who have had ethmoid sinus surgery.
"By combining Intersect ENT's groundbreaking localized drug delivery products with the leading navigation and powered instruments of Medtronic, we can now equip physicians with the right tools for many unique patient needs," said Vince Racano, president of the ENT business, which is part of the Neuroscience Portfolio at Medtronic. "This acquisition expands our portfolio, and we can now provide a more comprehensive continuum of care for CRS patients while supporting the bold ambition of Medtronic to be the global healthcare technology leader."
"We believe the market leadership and global footprint of Medtronic, coupled with enterprise resources to fuel pipeline innovation and commercialization, will advance our reach to customers and patients more quickly and serve our shared vision of improving patient access, outcomes, and satisfaction for millions of people around the world who suffer from ENT diseases," said Thomas West, president and CEO of Intersect ENT. "We are thrilled to combine these two companies as we now officially work together to bring more ENT options to patients. I am especially proud of our dedicated Intersect ENT employees, whose entrepreneurial spirit and passion for innovation have driven our ability to achieve this milestone."
PROPEL™, PROPEL™ Mini, and PROPEL™ Contour implants are FDA approved in the U.S. and CE marked in the EU. SINUVA™ Sinus Implants are currently sold only in the U.S.
This acquisition is consistent with the strong commitment of Medtronic to strategic portfolio management and capital deployment — disciplined processes to accelerate the company's weighted average market growth rate by strategically allocating resources to fuel innovation in fast-growing markets.
The Medtronic financial advisor for the transaction is Perella Weinberg Partners LP, with Ropes & Gray LLP acting as legal advisor. Intersect ENT's financial advisor is Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, with Cooley LLP acting as legal advisor.
About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people across 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow @Medtronic on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"), including statements containing the words "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "will," "should," "would," "could," "may," and words of similar meaning, as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Act. Statements that describe or relate to Medtronic's plans, goals, intentions, strategies, or financial outlook, including the expected accretive impact of the acquisition, and statements that do not relate to historical or current fact, are examples of forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Medtronic's expected strategy to drive revenue and share growth and the ability of Medtronic to implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to its business after the completion of the transaction and realize expected benefits. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements, including those factors listed in Item 1A "Risk Factors" of Medtronic's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 25, 2021 and those factors detailed from time to time in Medtronic's other SEC reports including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Medtronic does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
INDICATION
SINUVA Sinus Implant is a corticosteroid-eluting (mometasone furoate) implant indicated for the treatment of nasal polyps, in patients ≥ 18 years of age who have had ethmoid sinus surgery.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients with a known hypersensitivity to mometasone furoate or any of the ingredients in SINUVA should not use SINUVA.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Local Effects: Monitor nasal mucosa adjacent to the SINUVA Sinus Implant for any signs of bleeding (epistaxis), irritation, infection, or perforation. Avoid use in patients with nasal ulcers or trauma.
Ocular Effects: Monitor patients with a change in vision or with a history of increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, and/or cataracts closely.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Hypersensitivity reactions, including rash, pruritus, and angioedema have been reported with the use of corticosteroids.
Immunosuppression: Patients taking corticosteroids are more susceptible to a more serious or even fatal course of chickenpox or measles than healthy individuals. Corticosteroids should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with active or quiescent tuberculosis infection of the respiratory tract; untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections; or ocular herpes simplex.
Hypercorticism and Adrenal Suppression: If corticosteroid effects such as hypercorticism and adrenal suppression appear in patients, consider sinus implant removal.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions observed (> 1% of subjects and that occurred more frequently in the treatment group compared to control) in clinical studies were asthma, headache, epistaxis, presyncope, bronchitis, otitis media, and nasopharyngitis.
Rx only. Please see Full Prescribing Information for SINUVA at sinuva.com/hcp.
The PROPEL sinus implants are intended to maintain patency and locally deliver steroid to the sinus mucosa in patients ≥18 years of age following sinus surgery: PROPEL for the ethmoid sinus, PROPEL Mini for the ethmoid sinus/frontal sinus opening, and PROPEL Contour for the frontal/maxillary sinus ostia. Contraindications include patients with confirmed hypersensitivity or intolerance to mometasone furoate (MF) or hypersensitivity to bioabsorbable polymers. Safety and effectiveness of the implant in pregnant or nursing females have not been studied. Risks may include, but are not limited to, pain/pressure, displacement of the implant, possible side effects of intranasal MF, sinusitis, epistaxis, and infection. For full prescribing information see IFU at www.IntersectENT.com/technologies/. Rx only.
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THERMOVEX 150™ boasts the same sought-after ingredient roster but with a lower caffeine profile
HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past decade, countless dedicated athletes, fitness lovers, and everyone in between have made Thermovex™ by EVOchem Nutrition® a necessary and favorite staple in their everyday routine. This metabolic/thermogenic powerhouse has even garnered its own hashtag on social media: #ThermovexThursday. When requests started coming in for a lower stimulant version, the formulators at EVOchem answered the call. Today, Nutrishop proudly announces the recent launch of Thermovex 150™, which boasts all the same sought-after metabolic-support ingredients found in the original formula, but with only 150mg of caffeine. Thermovex 150 is now available in two flavors, Tropical Shaved Ice and Pink Lemon Squeeze, online and at your local Nutrishop store.
"At Nutrishop, we're always striving to give our customers what they want. Some of our customers want all the benefits of a potent thermogenic/metabolic formula but don't need or desire a huge energy boost because they prefer to get it from their favorite pre-workout or they're not really into that super-charged, revved-up feeling. We get it!" said Bryon McLendon, founder and CEO of Nutrishop, a national nutrition, wellness and supplement retail franchise. "Thermovex is arguably one of the best metabolic formulas on the market and has been a top-ranking product for us since its inception a decade ago. We're excited to offer the same incredible ingredient roster in Thermovex 150 but with less caffeine."
Keep in mind, less caffeine doesn't mean zero energy. Thermovex 150 still packs a punch. For comparison, a 16 oz. cup of coffee contains approximately 145 mg of caffeine, which is plenty for some consumers who are looking to kickstart their day or hop on the treadmill for an hour after work and still want to sleep soundly at night. Abbie Anderson, 20, said she is excited about taking Thermovex 150 to help her power through those late-night lifts while supporting her weight-management goals.
"Thermovex 150 gives me the energy I need to knock out my workouts without the huge caffeine spike, not to mention the crazy good flavor that comes with it!" said Anderson, a full-time student and avid fitness fanatic from Corsicana, TX. "Tropical Shaved Ice is definitely among the best-tasting supplement flavors I have ever tried! I highly recommend giving this product a shot!"
Thermovex 150™ contains 30 servings of a powerhouse blend of metabolic-support ingredients, including the following:
- B Vitamins
- L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
- Choline Bitartrate
- Alpha-GPC
- Advantra Z Bitter Orange Extract
- Dynamine™
- Green Tea Extract
- Guarana Extract
- 8g Dietary Fiber
- 150mg Caffeine
"I love the wellness benefits of fiber and the warming thermogenic effects Thermovex 150 offers," said 30-year-old Christina Hubacek, a firefighter/paramedic from Mesquite, TX. "My husband prefers it before working out because he's not a fan of heavy stimulants."
EVOchem Nutrition is a trusted brand exclusive to Nutrishop, catering to those "in the know." In addition to Thermovex and Thermovex 150, this elite line offers a variety of top-quality, advanced products ranging from great-tasting proteins and superior essential amino acids to patented muscle recovery technology and even night-time metabolic formulas.
To learn more or to purchase Thermovex 150, visit NutrishopUSA.com or stop by any Nutrishop location nationwide.
Since 2003, NUTRISHOP® has helped countless individuals live a fit, healthy, happy lifestyle. Nutrishop stores offer customers a low-price guarantee on a wide array of cutting-edge dietary supplements along with exceptional, individualized customer service, easy-to-follow meal plans, body composition assessment tools, and sound nutritional guidance. The Nutrishop business model focuses primarily on franchisee-owned and operated stores that provide consumers with the tools required to achieve their health and fitness goals. For more information, visit NutrishopUSA.com and follow on Instagram @NutrishopUSA.
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TORONTO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Software Data Quadrant, naming five providers as Gold Medalists.
In the wake of the global pandemic, the urgency to transition to remote work has created new cybersecurity challenges for organizations. Emerging technologies and evolving methodologies have also created additional pressures to keep up with new business processes, further impacting core governance and regulatory compliance.
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software solutions provide an integrated and comprehensive view of an organization's GRC activities to minimize financial, legal, and other liabilities. This holistic view provides for a coordinated approach to ensure the organization is managing its risk factors and is compliant with all laws and regulations under which it operates.
To support businesses in the digital market, SoftwareReviews has identified the top GRC software providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 372 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score called a Composite Score (CS), which averages four different areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend.
The 2022 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- Onspring GRC Suite, 9.2 CS, ranked high for vendor support.
- Oracle Enterprise Risk Management, 8.0 CS, ranked high for reports and dashboards.
- ZenGRC, 7.9 CS, ranked high for threat and vulnerability.
- OneTrust GRC and Security Assurance Cloud, 7.9 CS, ranked high for policy management.
- SAP GRC, and Cybersecurity, 7.9 CS, ranked high for workflow management.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate governance, risk, and compliance software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' dedicated GRC category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling about 130,000 vehicles across its U.S. model lineup because the touch screens can overheat and go blank.
The recall covers certain Model S sedan and Model X SUVs from 2021 and 2022, as well as Model 3 cars and Model Y SUVs from 2022.
Documents posted Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say that during the fast-charging process, the central processing computers may not cool sufficiently.
That can cause the computer to lag or restart, making the center screen run slowly or appear blank.
Without the center screen, the cars can lose rearview camera displays and settings that control windshield defrosters, increasing the risk of a crash.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Power Company today announced that it issued a notice of redemption for 5.00% Class A Preferred Stock, Cumulative, Par Value $1 Per Share (Stated Capital $25 Per Share) CUSIP No. 010392462 (NYSE: ALP PR Q) (the "5.00% Preferred Stock").
The redemption date for the 5.00% Preferred Stock will be October 14, 2022. The redemption price per share for the 5.00% Preferred Stock to be redeemed shall be equal to $25.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends of $0.045 per share.
Regular dividends on the 5.00% Preferred Stock being redeemed are payable October 1, 2022, to each holder of record on September 16, 2022. No dividends on the 5.00% Preferred Stock being redeemed will accrue on or after the redemption date, nor will any interest accrue on amounts held to pay the redemption price.
Questions relating to, and requests for copies of the notice of, this redemption should be directed to EQ Shareowner Services at 800-468-9716.
About Alabama Power
Alabama Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), provides reliable, affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the state. Learn more at www.alabamapower.com.
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has continued to speak with Olympic officials since the Beijing Winter Games and wants to visit Europe soon, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Friday.
The fallout from Peng’s allegations last November of being sexually assaulted by a Chinese Communist Party official was a serious distraction for Olympic organizers, and her interview with a French journalist in Beijing to retract her own claims, and later visits to watch medal events including with Bach, did not erase all doubts about her personal safety.
A social media hashtag “Where Is Peng Shuai?” has continued to circulate since February.
Asked about Peng’s wellbeing in an online news conference, Bach said a phone call Peng had with IOC athletes commission members this month was a “second or third” contact with her since the Olympics.
“She is looking forward to be able to come to Europe and to visit Lausanne, apparently in particular the Olympic Museum,” the IOC leader said. “Then also maybe to watch one or the other tennis tournament.”
Bach noted the strict public health and quarantine policies in China during the COVID-19 pandemic could complicate Peng’s travel plans.
“We have to see how this develops. The contact as we always said is ongoing,” he said.
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TORONTO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Risk Officer, Patrick Cronin, and the appointment of Piyush Agrawal into the role. Mr. Agrawal will join the bank as Deputy Chief Risk Officer on July 1 and, after a transition period with Mr. Cronin, become Chief Risk Officer on November 1.
Mr. Agrawal, a seasoned executive with global risk experience, joins BMO from Citigroup, where he held the role of Chief Risk Officer for Citibank, N.A. and Global Head of Climate Risk since 2021. He joined Citigroup in 2002, holding roles including Chief Operating Officer of Citibank N.A., Chief Risk Officer of Asia Pacific, and Head of Corporate Strategy.
"I'm delighted to welcome Piyush to BMO, and we are excited to have him join our leading risk management group," said Darryl White, Chief Executive Officer, BMO Financial Group. "I have been particularly impressed by his business acumen, customer focus, regulatory experience, along with his deep risk management capabilities and expertise on ESG and climate topics. His reputation for personal curiosity and lifelong learning, as well as developing high performing teams, precedes him. These behaviours are essential to a strong risk function and are at the core of BMO's culture."
Mr. Cronin first joined BMO in 1993, holding important leadership roles in BMO Capital Markets including Head of Trading Products, Chief Operating Officer, and CEO & Group Head, before his appointment as Chief Risk Officer of BMO Financial Group in 2018. Mr. Cronin has also served as an Advisory Board member of Western University's Ivey School of Business, as well as on the board of the Loran Scholars Foundation. He is past Sector Chair of the United Way Toronto & York Region Individual Giving Cabinet, as well as BMO's own Employee Giving campaign.
"Throughout his career, Pat has made a significant impact across our bank," continued Mr. White. "He expertly steered our COVID-19 response and our Risk function through the pandemic and the complex credit and market environment that has defined the past 24 months. He is a trusted advisor, and one of the strongest bankers I have worked with. He has also shown a true commitment to the communities we serve, helping to Grow the Good for so many. I consider it a privilege to have delivered for our stakeholders alongside him for decades."
About BMO Financial Group
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $1.04 trillion as of April 30, 2022, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.
Internet: www.bmo.com | Twitter: @BMOMedia
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HOUSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), today announced its offer to purchase (the "Offer") for cash an aggregate principal amount of up to $286.231 million (the "Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount") of its 9.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the "Notes") at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the settlement date, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated August 11, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase").
The Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 9, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company (the "Expiration Time"). Subject to the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount of $286.231 million, for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Expiration Time and accepted by the Company, holders of Notes will receive $1,000 in cash (the "Offer Price"), plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the settlement date. Tendered Notes may be validly withdrawn at any time prior to the Expiration Time, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company. The settlement date is currently expected to be the fifth business day following the Expiration Time.
If the aggregate principal amount of the Notes tendered in the Offer exceeds the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount of $286.231 million, the Company will purchase Notes having an aggregate principal amount equal to the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount on a pro rata basis (subject to the applicable procedures of The Depository Trust Company), with adjustments as may be deemed appropriate by the Trustee (as defined below).
The Notes are governed by an indenture, dated as of August 1, 2019 (as amended to the date hereof, the "Indenture"), by and among the Company, the Guarantors party thereto and TMI Trust Company, as trustee (the "Trustee"). Under the terms of the Indenture, the Company is obligated to offer to purchase for cash an aggregate principal amount of up to the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount of its outstanding Notes at the Offer Price. The Offer is being made to satisfy this requirement.
The Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount is equal to 50% of the Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Indenture) of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries for the Excess Cash Flow Period (as defined in the Indenture), minus the mandatory prepayment offer amount under the excess cash flow offer provisions of the Term Loan Facility (as defined in the Indenture). In this regard, the Company has commenced a concurrent offer of prepayment equal to approximately $482.673 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding indebtedness under the Term Loan Facility. The Offer and the concurrent offer under the Term Loan Facility are not conditioned on one another.
None of the Company, its board of directors (or any committee thereof), TMI Trust Company, the depositary for the Offer, or the Trustee or their respective affiliates is making any recommendation as to whether or not holders should tender all or any portion of their Notes in the Offer.
This announcement is not an offer to purchase or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or sell any securities. The Offer is being made solely by the Offer to Purchase. The Offer is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction.
CITGO Holding, Inc. ("CITGO Holding" or the "Company") is the direct parent of CITGO Petroleum Corporation ("CITGO"). CITGO Holding is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PDV Holding, Inc. ("PDV Holding"), a Delaware corporation and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA" or "ultimate parent"), which is a Venezuelan corporation 100% owned and controlled by the Government of Venezuela.
CITGO manufactures or refines and markets transportation fuels as well as petrochemicals, other industrial products and lubricants. We own and operate three large-scale, highly complex petroleum refineries with a total rated crude oil refining capacity of approximately 769,000 barrels per day, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Corpus Christi, Texas and Lemont, Illinois. Our refining operations are supported by an extensive distribution network, which provides reliable access to our refined product end-markets. We own 35 active refined product terminals with a total storage capacity of 18.3 million barrels and have equity ownership of an additional 3.5 million barrels of refined product storage capacity through our joint ownership of an additional eight terminals, spread across 22 states. We own or have an equity interest in four additional terminals, consisting of approximately 1 million barrels of refined storage capacity, which are currently inactive or only utilized to store feedstocks used in refining operations. We also have access to more than 140 third-party terminals through exchange, terminaling and similar arrangements. Our retail network consists of approximately 4,300 independently owned and operated CITGO-branded retail outlets located east of the Rocky Mountains. We and our predecessors have had a recognized brand presence in the U.S. for over 100 years.
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ATLANTA, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) will release its first quarter 2022 earnings on Thursday, May 5, 2022, following the market close. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, May 6, 2022 to discuss these results.
Investors may listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-347-1165 for U.S/Canada and 1-412-317-6011 for international callers. Participants should ask to be joined into the CatchMark call. Access to the live webcast is also available at www.catchmark.com or here. A replay of this webcast will be archived on the company's website immediately after the call.
About CatchMark
CatchMark (NYSE: CTT) invests in prime timberlands located in the nation's leading mill markets, seeking to capture the highest value per acre and to generate sustainable yields through disciplined management and superior stewardship of its exceptional resources. Headquartered in Atlanta and focused exclusively on timberland ownership and management, CatchMark began operations in 2007 and owns interests in 369,700 acres* of timberlands located in the U.S. South. For more information, visit www.catchmark.com.
* As of December 31, 2021
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Creating One of the Largest Software & Cloud Businesses Enabling Digital Transformations
Expands Information Management Market Opportunity to $170 Billion
WATERLOO, ON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced that it has reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-cash offer to be made by Open Text Corporation (the Company), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, OpenText UK Holding Limited (Bidco), to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Micro Focus (LSE: MCRO) and (NYSE (ADS): MFGP) at a price of 532 pence per share (the Acquisition), implying an enterprise value of approximately $6.0 billion on a fully diluted basis. The terms and conditions of the Acquisition are set out below and in a joint announcement released by OpenText and Micro Focus (the Announcement) in the UK today under Rule 2.7 of the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the Takeover Code). Capitalized terms not defined in this press release have the meanings given in the Announcement.
Micro Focus is one of the world's largest software companies and serves thousands of organizations globally, including many of the largest companies in the Fortune Global 500 and had approximately $2.7 billion pro forma trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue for the period ended April 30, 2022.(1)
"We are pleased to announce our firm intention to acquire Micro Focus, and I look forward to welcoming Micro Focus customers, partners and employees to OpenText," said OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. Barrenechea. "Upon completion of the acquisition, OpenText will be one of the world's largest software and cloud businesses with a tremendous marquee customer base, global scale and comprehensive go-to-market. Customers of OpenText and Micro Focus will benefit from a partner that can even more effectively help them accelerate their digital transformation efforts by unlocking the full value of their information assets and core systems."
Barrenechea further added, "Micro Focus brings meaningful revenue and operating scale to OpenText, with a combined total addressable market (TAM) of $170 billion(2). With this scale, we believe we have significant growth opportunities and ability to create upper quartile adjusted EBITDA and free cash flows. We expect Micro Focus to be immediately accretive to our adjusted EBITDA. Micro Focus will benefit from the OpenText Business System to create stronger operations and significant cash flows, and Micro Focus customers will benefit from the OpenText Private and Public Clouds."
OpenText values Micro Focus' strong brands and culture and attaches great importance to the skill and experience of Micro Focus' management team and employees.
"We intend to fund the all-cash Acquisition with existing cash, new debt and our existing revolving credit facility. OpenText does not contemplate raising any equity to fund the Acquisition. We are committed to providing investors with enhanced visibility into our high-value business areas, delivering a net leverage ratio(3) of below 3x over 8 quarters and continuing our dividend program, and we expect to have Micro Focus on our operating model within 6 quarters of closing the transaction," Barrenechea concluded.
OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. Barrenechea and OpenText EVP, CFO Madhu Ranganathan will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss today's announcement. Conference call details and links to additional materials are included further below.
About the Terms of the Acquisition (all figures approximate)
- Total purchase price of $6.0 billion, inclusive of Micro Focus' cash and debt
- Total purchase price is 2.2x Micro Focus' pro forma TTM revenues(1)
- Total purchase price is 6.3x Micro Focus' pro forma TTM adjusted EBITDA(4)
- Expected cost synergies of $400 million, including Micro Focus' previously announced cost savings program of $300 million (net of inflation), as well as $100 million in additional cost synergies
- Targeting to be on the OpenText operating model within 6 quarters of closing
- Expect meaningful expansion of cloud revenues, adjusted EBITDA and cash flows in Fiscal 2024
- All-cash consideration for the Acquisition to be funded by $4.6 billion in new debt, $1.3 billion in cash, and a $600 million draw on our existing revolving credit facility
- The Announcement can be found on our website at https://investors.opentext.com. This press release should be read in conjunction with, and is subject to, the full text of the Announcement.
- The Acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of calendar 2023, subject to the satisfaction (or, where applicable, waiver) of the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to the Announcement.
Conditions to the Acquisition and Timetable
It is intended that the Acquisition will be implemented by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement (the Scheme) under Part 26 of the U.K. Companies Act 2006. The purpose of the Scheme is to provide for us to indirectly become the owner of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Micro Focus.
The Acquisition is subject to, among other things, approvals of the relevant Micro Focus Shareholders, the sanction of the Scheme by the Court and the receipt of certain antitrust and foreign investment approvals. The Acquisition is also subject to the other terms and conditions set out in Appendix 1 to the Announcement, and to the full terms and conditions to be set out in the Scheme Document.
The Acquisition will be put to Micro Focus Shareholders at the Court Meeting and at the General Meeting. In order to become effective, the Scheme must be approved by a majority in number of the Micro Focus Shareholders voting at the Court Meeting, either in person or by proxy, representing at least 75 percent in value of the Micro Focus Shares voted. In addition, a special resolution implementing the Scheme must be passed by Micro Focus Shareholders representing at least 75 percent of votes cast at the General Meeting.
It is expected that the Scheme Document, containing further information about the Acquisition and notices of the Court Meeting and the General Meeting, together with the forms of proxy, will be sent to Micro Focus Shareholders as soon as practicable and in any event within 28 days of the Announcement (unless a later date is agreed among OpenText, Micro Focus and the UK Takeover Panel). An expected timetable of principal events will be included in the Scheme Document.
Full details and the terms and conditions of the Acquisition can be found in the Announcement, which is available at https://investors.opentext.com.
Financing of the Acquisition
Concurrently with the announcement of the Acquisition, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into (i) a first lien term loan facility (the "Term Loan Credit Agreement") among the Company, the lenders party thereto, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent and (ii) a bridge loan agreement (the "Bridge Loan Agreement"), among the Company, the lenders party thereto, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent. OpenText also intends to enter into certain derivative transactions to hedge certain foreign currency obligations in relation to the Acquisition.
The Term Loan Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured delayed-draw term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $2.585 billion. The proceeds of the Term Loan Credit Agreement will only be used to finance the Acquisition. The Term Loan Credit Agreement is designed to ensure compliance with the cash confirmation requirements under the Takeover Code and, accordingly, contains customary UK certain funds provisions. The Term Loan Credit Agreement further contains representations, warranties, covenants and events of default that are customary for a transaction of this nature.
The Bridge Loan Agreement provides for commitments of up to $2.0 billion (the "Commitments") which, together with cash on hand and borrowings under the Company's existing revolving credit facility, will be used to repay Micro Focus' existing debt. Subject to the conditions in the Bridge Loan Agreement, the Commitments are intended to be reduced by proceeds of certain debt securities offerings of OpenText (or affiliates thereof). The availability of the borrowings under the Bridge Loan Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions for financings of this nature and the Bridge Loan Agreement contains representations, warranties, covenants and events of default that are customary for a transaction of this nature.
The Company intends to reduce commitments or the borrowings under the Bridge Loan Agreement by accessing the debt capital markets directly or through certain affiliates prior to or following the closing of the Acquisition. Such debt issuances would be subject to market and other conditions and this press release does not constitute the offer or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction.
Additional information with respect to the Term Loan Credit Agreement and Bridge Loan Agreement, including the terms thereof and the subsidiary guarantors thereto, can be found in the Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed and furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Barclays Bank PLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Royal Bank of Canada and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are acting as lead arrangers on the financing to OpenText.
Advisors
Barclays Bank PLC is serving as sole financial advisor to OpenText. Allen & Overy LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP are acting as legal advisors to OpenText.
Conference Call Information
The public is invited to listen to the OpenText conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) by dialing 1-800-319-4610 (toll-free) or +1-604-638-5340 (international). Please dial-in 10 minutes ahead of time to ensure proper connection. Alternatively, an audio webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of OpenText's website at https://investors.opentext.com/. A replay of the call will be available beginning August 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. on September 8, 2022, and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-669-9658 (toll-free) or +1-604-674-8052 (international) and using passcode 9378 followed by the number sign.
About OpenText
OpenText, The Information Company™, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud Editions. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) visit opentext.com
Additional Information
U.S. shareholders (and Micro Focus ADS Holders) should note that the Acquisition relates to an offer for the shares of a UK company that is a "foreign private issuer" as defined under Rule 3b-4 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and is being made by means of a scheme of arrangement provided for under English company law. The Acquisition, implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement, is not subject to the tender offer rules or the proxy solicitation rules under the Exchange Act. Accordingly, the Acquisition is subject to the procedural and disclosure requirements, rules and practices applicable to a scheme of arrangement involving a target company in the UK listed on the London Stock Exchange, which differ from the requirements of the U.S. tender offer and proxy solicitation rules. If, in the future, OpenText and/or Bidco exercises its right to implement the Acquisition by way of a Takeover Offer and determines to extend the Takeover Offer into the United States, the Acquisition will be made in compliance with applicable U.S. securities laws and regulations, including Sections 14(d) and 14(e) of the Exchange Act and Regulations 14D and 14E thereunder. Such a takeover offer would be made in the United States by OpenText and/or Bidco and no one else.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The Acquisition will be subject to the applicable requirements of English law, the Code, the UK Takeover Panel, the London Stock Exchange and the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
This press release is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute or form any part of an offer to purchase, or solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to the Acquisition or otherwise. The Acquisition shall be made solely by means of the Scheme Document which, together with the forms of proxy, shall contain the full terms and conditions of the Acquisition, including details of how to vote in respect of the Acquisition. Any decision in respect of, or other response to, the Acquisition should be made only on the basis of the information in the Scheme Document (or, if the Acquisition is implemented by way of a takeover offer, the takeover offer document).
This press release contains forward-looking statements or information (forward-looking statements) within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the Exchange Act, Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and other applicable securities laws of the United States and Canada, and is subject to the safe harbors created by those provisions. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "could," "would," "might," "will" and variations of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements or information that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, performance or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements, and are based on our current expectations, forecasts and projections about the operating environment, economies and markets in which we operate. Forward-looking statements reflect our current estimates, beliefs and assumptions, which are based on management's perception of historic trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Our estimates, beliefs and assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and other uncertainties and contingencies regarding future events and, as such, are subject to change. We can give no assurance that such estimates, beliefs and assumptions will prove to be correct.
These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, such as those relating to the inability to obtain required regulatory approvals for the Acquisition, the timing of obtaining such approvals and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect, following completion of the Acquisition (if completed), the enlarged group (the Enlarged Group) or the expected benefits of the Acquisition (including as noted in any forward-looking financial information), the inability to obtain certain shareholder approvals of the Acquisition, the risk that a condition to closing of the Acquisition may not be satisfied on a timely basis or at all, the failure of the Acquisition to close for any other reason, uncertainties as to access to available financing (including refinancing of debt) on a timely basis and on reasonable terms, the expected effects of the Acquisition, on us, the acquired company and, following completion of the Acquisition (if completed), the Enlarged Group, the expected timing and scope of the Acquisition, all statements regarding our (and the Enlarged Group's) expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, dividends, financing plans, business strategy, budgets, capital expenditures, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management, the timing impact and other uncertainties of future or planned acquisitions or disposals or offers, the inability of the Enlarged Group to realize successfully any anticipated synergy benefits when the Acquisition is implemented (including changes to the board and/or employee composition of the Enlarged Group), our inability to integrate successfully the acquired company's operations and programs when the Acquisition is implemented, the Enlarged Group incurring and/or experiencing unanticipated costs and/or delays (including IT system failures, cyber-crime, fraud and pension scheme liabilities), or difficulties relating to the Acquisition when the Acquisition is implemented, actual and potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of COVID-19, the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and issues relating to the resurgence of COVID-19 and/or new strains or variants of COVID-19, including actions that have been and may be taken by governmental authorities to contain COVID-19 or to treat its impact, including the availability, effectiveness and use of treatments and vaccines, and the effect on the global economy and financial markets as well as the potential adverse effect on our business, operations, and financial performance, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on our business, including our decision to cease all direct business in Russia and Belarus and with known Russian-owned companies, as well as our ability to develop, protect and maintain our intellectual property and proprietary technology and to operate without infringing on the proprietary rights of others. We rely on a combination of copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret laws, non-disclosure agreements and other contractual provisions to establish and maintain our proprietary rights, which are important to our success. From time to time, we may also enforce our intellectual property rights through litigation in line with our strategic and business objectives.
The actual results that we achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect management's current expectations and projections about future results only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements. For additional information with respect to risks and other factors which could materially affect our business, financial condition, operating results and prospects, including these forward-looking statements, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other securities filings we make with the SEC and other securities regulators. For these reasons, we caution you not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release include certain "non-GAAP measures." Please refer to the Company's "Reconciliation of selected GAAP-based measures to Non-GAAP-based measures" included within the Company's current and historical filings on Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K for more information on the use of non-GAAP measures by the Company. Please refer to Micro Focus' Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended October 31, 2021 on Form 20-F for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA under "Segmental Reporting" and Micro Focus' Interim Results for the six-months ended April 30, 2022 on Form 6-K for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the nearest IFRS metric under "Alternative Performance Measures."
Disclosure requirements of the Code
Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Code, any person who is interested in 1 percent or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror (being any offeror other than an offeror in respect of which it has been announced that its offer is, or is likely to be, solely in cash) must make an Opening Position Disclosure following the commencement of the offer period and, if later, following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. An Opening Position Disclosure must contain details of the person's interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s). An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(a) applies must be made by no later than 3:30 p.m. (London time) on the 10th business day following the commencement of the offer period and, if appropriate, by no later than 3:30 p.m. (London time) on the 10th business day following the announcement in which any securities exchange offeror is first identified. Relevant persons who deal in the relevant securities of the offeree company or of a securities exchange offeror prior to the deadline for making an Opening Position Disclosure must instead make a Dealing Disclosure.
Under Rule 8.3(b) of the Code, any person who is, or becomes, interested in 1 percent or more of any class of relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror must make a Dealing Disclosure if the person deals in any relevant securities of the offeree company or of any securities exchange offeror. A Dealing Disclosure must contain details of the dealing concerned and of the person's interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any securities exchange offeror(s), save to the extent that these details have previously been disclosed under Rule 8. A Dealing Disclosure by a person to whom Rule 8.3(b) applies must be made by no later than 3:30 p.m. (London time) on the business day following the date of the relevant dealing.
If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire or control an interest in relevant securities of an offeree company or a securities exchange offeror, they shall be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.
Opening Position Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company and by any offeror and Dealing Disclosures must also be made by the offeree company, by any offeror and by any persons acting in concert with any of them (see Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4).
Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of whose relevant securities Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing Disclosures must be made can be found in the Disclosure Table on the Panel's website at https://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk/, including details of the number of relevant securities in issue, when the offer period commenced and when any offeror was first identified. You should contact the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit on +44 (0)20 7638 0129 if you are in any doubt as to whether you are required to make an Opening Position Disclosure or a Dealing Disclosure.
A copy of this press release will be made available subject to certain restrictions relating to persons resident in Restricted Jurisdictions on OpenText's website at https://investors.opentext.com by no later than 12:00 pm (London time) on the Business Day following publication of this press release. For the avoidance of doubt, the contents of that website and other websites referenced in this press release are not incorporated into and does not form part of this press release.
Copyright © 2022 OpenText. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks owned by OpenText. One or more patents may cover this product(s). For more information, please visit https://www.opentext.com/patents.
Note: All dollar amounts in this press release are in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.
(1) Pro forma TTM revenue represents Micro Focus' unaudited proforma revenue for the twelve months ended April 30, 2022, excluding Digital Safe revenue.
(2) Estimates based on market reports from independent industry analysis firms including Gartner and IDC.
(3) Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (pro forma) is calculated using bank covenant methodology.
(4) Pro forma TTM Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents Micro Focus' unaudited proforma adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended April 30, 2022, excluding Digital Safe.
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Butt family, H-E-B commit $10 million for new elementary school in Uvalde
UVALDE, Texas (Gray News) - Owners of a popular supermarket chain based in southwestern Texas are committing millions to help the Uvalde community move forward after May’s deadly mass shooting.
H-E-B and the Butt family announced Tuesday that they are leading the way with a $10 million donation to help build a new elementary school at Robb Elementary.
“Our first store in Uvalde opened in 1959, and Uvalde people are our people,” Charles Butt, H-E-B’s chairman, said.
Tragedy struck the school and the Uvalde community when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School and killed 19 students and two teachers on May 24.
“As we continue to mourn the tremendous loss, I join with my family and H-E-B in working to ensure the Uvalde community can move forward from this tragic event,” Butt said.
Previously, Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said Robb Elementary would be demolished.
“You could never ask a child to go back or a teacher to go back to that school. Ever,” he said.
According to a news release, the Butt family and H-E-B are working with other stakeholders and organizations to develop the new campus.
Texas firms Huckabee and Joeris General Contractors, some of the founding donors of the Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation, have also made generous commitments to donate their services and time to the project.
Representatives with H-E-B said the new school would help the children, families, staff and school district move forward together.
“Our children are this country’s future, and our schools should be a safe place where children can thrive and envision new possibilities,” Butt said.
H-E-B said the new campus would offer state-of-the-art safety and security measures, along with enhanced educational offerings.
Robb Elementary was built in the 1960s and serves approximately 538 students in grades second through fourth. However, the school has been permanently closed since the shooting.
Last month, H-E-B launched a donation campaign and announced it would commit $500,000 to support the victims and families affected.
“We thank our loyal H-E-B customers for their unwavering support of communities in times of need,” Butt said.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/28/butt-family-h-e-b-commit-10-million-new-elementary-school-uvalde/ | 2022-06-29T00:05:35Z |
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Cooperative leveraging sustainability and agronomic expertise with program that provides a warranty to farmers transitioning to regenerative agriculture practices
ARDEN HILLS, Minn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's largest farmer-owned cooperatives, is encouraging more farmers to adopt regenerative farming practices by working to remove one of the biggest barriers – fear of lost profitability and productivity of their acres.
This effort is made possible because of the synergies of its businesses and the strength of its ag retail network. With Truterra's work in supporting farmers with sustainable practices, WinField United's scientific approach to crop management and the expertise of local ag retailers, the Land O'Lakes cooperative system is ready to help mitigate the risk associated with converting to more climate smart practices.
- Farmers can start by inquiring about the Truterra™ market access program at their local ag retailer to understand options for their fields.
- For those interested in exploring first-time practice change such as cover crops or reducing tillage to position fields for future carbon market eligibility, qualified growers may be eligible to receive $2/acre to set this baseline.
- This $2/acre incentive is to support farmers interested in participating in ecosystem markets and learn more about potential carbon market opportunities in the future.
- In addition, farmers have the opportunity to participate in the WinField United Advanced Acre® Rx prescription plan1 -- a component of which provides a warranty to offset part of the risk of this practice change implementation.
- For farmers more advanced in their sustainability journey, eligibility for the Truterra™ carbon program, could pay up to $25/tonne of sequestered CO2.
"When it comes to sustainable farming, we know that one of the biggest barriers to entry for farmers considering carbon or other ecosystem services markets is the risk of lost income associated with converting to climate-smart production practices," said Jason Weller, Vice President, Truterra. "We are thrilled to be working in collaboration with our retail-owners to bring this innovative program to farmers to help them manage risk and maximize natural resources to generate a potential return on investment. Not only that, but by working through our farmer cooperative system, participants can have peace-of-mind that they are getting holistic agronomic, conservation, and carbon market support."
The goal of the program is to create a pathway for farmers to improve their soil health and potentially become eligible for future market opportunities through Truterra and WinField United as a result of continuous cover and/or tillage changes. For example, through Truterra's most recent carbon offer, participating farmers can earn up to $25 per tonne of sequestered CO2 upfront for new carbon stored in soils, with a contract designed to help maximize farmers' earning potential and flexibility.
While Truterra has proven to be a leader in providing farmer-driven carbon programs, this marks the first time its offerings are marketed together with the WinField United Advanced Acre® Rx prescription plan to further demonstrate that sustainability and profitability can go hand-in-hand for farmers. The agronomic prescription service, Advanced Acre Rx, uses data and insights specific to how and where farmers are operating with the goal to increase profit potential per acre and lower per-bushel costs for corn and soybeans. All options in the Advanced Acre Rx program include an agronomic plan; including products and ag technology recommendations, with a service warranty for performance.
"Together with our owners, Land O'Lakes and its businesses are committed to supporting farmer productivity and profitability by helping reduce risk while simultaneously creating new markets that value how farmers manage their fields as much as final yields," said Brett Bruggeman, President, WinField United. "We are marching ahead together with a go-to-market approach aimed at enhancing the relevance of our locally owned retail network and securing a bright future for the farmers of tomorrow."
Land O'Lakes is committed to investing in programs, tools and support that drive voluntary practice changes that not only contribute to the health of the planet, but also position farmers and the agriculture sector for success in a challenging operating environment.
To learn more and to get started, growers can visit their local Truterra retailer.
Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2021 annual sales of $16 billion, Land O'Lakes is one of the nation's largest cooperatives, ranking 232 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 100 years of operation, Land O'Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O'Lakes Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition, WinField United and Truterra. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O'Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
Truterra is a leading sustainability solutions provider, advancing and connecting sustainability efforts throughout the food system at scale – from farmers to ag retailers to value chain collaborators including food and fiber companies. Truterra positions farmers for success by providing them tools and resources to establish a stewardship baseline, track progress on every field they farm, access conservation resources, and prepare for ecosystem services market opportunities. The Truterra network brings together the best in agricultural technology and precision conservation to drive sustainability across the food system, feeding people, safeguarding the planet, and supporting farmer livelihoods. Truterra was launched in 2016 by Land O'Lakes, Inc., a member-owned cooperative that spans the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. To learn more, visit www.truterraag.com.
WinField United is the seed, crop protection products, crop nutrients (CN), agricultural services and agronomic insights business of Land O'Lakes, Inc. As an industry leader, the business focuses on meeting the needs of more than 1,000 locally owned and operated agricultural retailers and their grower-customers by delivering data-proven solutions across products and services, as well as through connections to new markets like carbon and other premium ingredients.
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1 *Agreement is required and conditions, restrictions and service fees apply. Percentage goals for the crops' Approved Yield range from 95–105% for corn and 95–100% for soybeans. Only available to corn and soybean farmers who enroll a minimum of 250 acres of an individual crop in the program.
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With back-to-school season around the corner, Eyebuydirect shares top styles to cruise around campus this fall
LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, is unveiling a curated selection of top picks to help students head back to school in style. The Back to Cool style edit includes frames featuring color tint and gradient lens options to achieve a colorful yet smart campus look, at affordable prices.
Students can feel confident hitting the books in the library or taking a study break on the campus quad while wearing cost-effective, quality eyewear styles from Eyebuydirect. Popular options include the St Michel – rounded full-rim eyeglasses with a sophisticated touch, The Botanist – rectangular frames with a timeless and understated shape, or the Effect – aviator frames that can be purchased as clear prescription lenses or sunglasses with a uniquely you color tint.
Afterpay can be used at checkout on Eyebuydirect's website to pay for their purchases in 4 installments, empowering parents and students to shop with flexibility while taking the pressure off back-to-school shopping. The service is completely free for consumers who pay on time and does not require the need to take out a traditional loan or pay any upfront fees.
The Back to Cool style edit also kicks off a special Back to School Buy One, Get One (BOGO) promotion, taking place now through August 3. With a two-for-one pricing deal, this is a no brainer for students and parents looking to purchase on-trend eyewear ahead of the school year.
The Back to Cool collection and BOGO sale are available now to shop exclusively on Eyebuydirect.com. For additional information about Eyebuydirect or to shop, please visit: https://www.eyebuydirect.com/.
Established in 2006, Eyebuydirect is the leading online destination for prescription eyewear that delivers on style, convenience, and accessibility. With over 3,000 frames starting at $6 USD/$9 CAD, Eyebuydirect is committed to helping everyone celebrate their individuality with the perfect frames to fit their personality. We offer Virtual Try-On technology and 2-day delivery on thousands of frames to make shopping for eyewear efficient and easy. Through our Buy 1 Give 1 Program, a pair of glasses is donated to the most underserved communities worldwide for every order placed. Eyebuydirect is a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest provider of eyecare products and services.
To learn more, please visit us at www.eyebuydirect.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
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