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Atlas V precisely delivered USSF-12 mission to a complex geosynchronous orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the USSF-12 mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command lifted off on July 1 at 7:15 p.m. EDT from Space Launch
Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. To date ULA has launched 151 times with 100 percent mission success.
"This mission once again demonstrated ULA's unmatched capability of precisely delivering the country's most critical assets to a highly complex orbit," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs. "Our strong partnership with the USSF team is essential to maintain our nation's security advantages and achieve robust mission assurance. Thank you to the ULA team and our mission partners for the indelible commitment to mission success."
The mission launched on an Atlas V 541 configuration rocket that included a 5-meter short payload fairing. The Atlas booster for this mission was powered by the RD AMROSS RD-180 engine. Aerojet Rocketdyne provided the RL10C-1 engine for the Centaur upper stage and Northrop Grumman provided the Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM) 63 solid rocket boosters.
This was the 94th launch of the Atlas V rocket. ULA's next launch is the sixth Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (SBIRS GEO 6) mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command, planned for Aug. 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Leveraging a legacy of 100 percent mission success launching more than 150 missions to explore, protect and enhance our world, ULA is the nation's most experienced and reliable launch service provider with world-leading reliability, schedule confidence, and mission optimization. The technologies we launch protect our country and troops in the battlefield, enable search and rescue, aid meteorologists in tracking severe weather, deliver cutting-edge commercial services, and expand our understanding of the Earth. We deliver value unmatched by any launch services company in the industry, a tireless drive to improve, and commitment to the extraordinary.
For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com, or call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321).
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Riskified Ltd. (NYSE: RSKD).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Riskified Class A ordinary shares in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 1, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Riskified Ltd. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) as Riskified expanded its user base, the quality of Riskified's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering), because of, among other things, inaccuracies in the algorithms associated with onboarding new merchants and entering new geographies and industries; (ii) Riskified had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which Riskified had limited experience and that this expansion has negatively impacted the effectiveness of Riskified's machine learning platform; (iii) as a result, Riskified was suffering from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (iv) thus, the representations in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering regarding Riskified's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of Riskified prior to and at the time of the July 2021 initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis.
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Americans dig into savings as inflation soars
(CNN) - With inflation hitting a 40-year high, soaring prices are forcing some Americans to make brutal decisions.
For many, that means digging into their savings just to get by.
Virginia resident Rosita Kline now searches several grocery stores for the cheapest options. Her husband is currently battling Parkinson’s disease, making these price hikes far more painful.
“We are using our savings,” she said.
Kline adds that she is nervous about the future.
Inflation in America surged in June with some of the steepest price hikes from June 2021 in places like Baltimore and Miami with increases of 10.6%, Atlanta with an increase of 11.5%, Phoenix with an increase of 12.3% and Alaska with an increase of 12.4%
Gasoline is up 60% in a year, while groceries are up 12%. Rent is seeing its highest monthly rise in rent since 1986.
All of those hikes are straining Karen Martin, a 911 operator near Tampa, Florida. She is a single mom raising two sons while making less than $20 an hour.
“I’m not making ends meet. I’m not making it. I’m spending my savings. I get paid tomorrow and already, my whole paycheck is spoken for. It’s the first time in my life I’ve had to apply for food stamps because I don’t know how we’re going to continue eating groceries,” she said.
Consumer sentiment hit a record low last month as new polling shows 42% of Americans are struggling to remain where they are financially, nearly double from a year ago, and 85% think the economy is getting worse.
“Especially after COVID, nobody has money for anything and now everything goes up higher and higher,” Eric Johnson said.
It is forcing families to make brutal decisions.
“It’s like what do you want? Eat or drive,” Sacramento resident Janet Nelson said.
Some are forgoing bills or medications and many others are turning to assistance programs like food banks.
“We have seen skyrocketing numbers of people needing food and unfortunately, we are not getting the same level of donations that we used to,” River City Food Bank Executive Director Amanda McCarthy said.
On top of brutal price hikes, Bonita Wesley expects to face a sizeable rent hike in the months ahead. She says she most likely will not be able to afford it.
“I probably would have to move in with my kids,” she said.
By estimate, the typical American household is now spending more than $500 more every month on the same goods and services.
Many Americans say their salaries are not keeping up with the rate of inflation.
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- The World Economic Forum announced its selection of the 100 most promising Technology Pioneers of 2022 - companies that are tackling issues from climate change and healthcare to the future of work and more.
- This year's cohort includes representation from 30 economies on six continents with reach far beyond traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley.
- Benepass enables HR leaders to increase employee retention and satisfaction by offering flexible and personalized perks and benefits at scale that employees love. Their fintech platform has been built from the ground up to support a wide range of organizations and benefit programs. With Benepass, companies are seeing employee engagement rates of over 80% with their benefit programs.
- The full list of Technology Pioneers can be viewed here.
NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benepass, a fintech led benefits company with a platform for People-forward companies, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum's "Technology Pioneers". Benepass was started by Jaclyn Chen, Kabir Soorya, and Mark Fischer to help companies deliver an employee-led benefits experience focused on choice to make every employee's experience with benefits meaningful, personalized, and delightful.
The World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers are early to growth-stage companies from around the world that are involved in the use of new technologies and innovation that are poised to have a significant impact on business and society.
With their selection as Technology Pioneer, Benepass co-founder and CEO Jaclyn Chen will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year. Benepass will also contribute to Forum initiatives over the next two years, working with global leaders to help address key industry and societal issues.
"We're excited to welcome Benepass to our 2022 cohort of Technology Pioneers," says Saemoon Yoon, Community Lead, Technology Pioneers, World Economic Forum. Benepass and its fellow pioneers are at the forefront of industries that are critical to solving some of our world's most complex issues today. We look forward to their contribution to the World Economic Forum in its commitment to improving the state of the world."
"We are honored to be considered a pioneer by the World Economic Forum, '' said Benepass Co-Founder and CEO, Jaclyn Chen. COVID-19 fundamentally changed today's workforce. Employees are now seeking organizations with positive cultures focused on great benefits, flexibility, and strong work-life balance. Our team has worked to build an easy to use and highly customizable platform that provides people teams at leading organizations with an easy way to implement, administer, and track the modern benefits that their unique workforce is looking for. We act as a partner in delivering benefits that can help your team learn and grow in both their personal and professional lives."
For the first time, over one-third of selected Technology Pioneer firms are led by women, well above the industry average. The firms also come from regions all around the world, creating a truly global community. This year's cohort includes start-ups from 30 countries, with Vietnam, Rwanda and Czech Republic represented for the first time.
The diversity of these companies extends to their innovations as well. This year's Tech Pioneer firms are shaping the future by advancing technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain, biotechnology and many more. The full list of Technology Pioneers can be found here.
Technology Pioneers have been selected based on the community's selection criteria, which includes innovation, impact and leadership as well as the company's relevance with the World Economic Forum's Platforms.
All info on this year's Technology Pioneers can be found here: http://wef.ch/techpioneers22 More information on past winners, information on the community and the application link can be found here.
About Benepass: Benepass enables organizations to increase employee retention and satisfaction by offering flexible and personalized benefits at scale that employees love. Our fintech platform has been built from the ground up to support a wide range of organizations and different benefit program designs. Employees are empowered to use their benefits with access to a digital wallet and virtual & physical Visa card. Using Benepass, companies are seeing employee engagement rates of over 80% with benefit programs. Current customers include Bright Health Group, Wix.com, Jamf, and Talkspace.
About World Economic Forum: The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. (www.weforum.org).
About the Technology Pioneers:
The World Economic Forum believes that innovation is critical to the future well-being of society and to driving economic growth. Launched in 2000, the Technology Pioneer community is composed of early to growth-stage companies from around the world that are involved in the design, development and deployment of new technologies and innovations, and are poised to have a significant impact on business and society.
The World Economic Forum provides the Technology Pioneers community with a platform to engage with the public- and private-sector leaders and to contribute new solutions to overcome the current crisis and build future resiliency.
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DeSmith has 52 saves, Guentzel scores 3, Penguins top Bruins
By DAN SCIFO
Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Casey DeSmith made a career-high 52 saves and Jake Guentzel scored three goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 4-0. Guentzel completed the hat trick with an empty-netter, his 40th goal of the season. Pittsburgh moved two points ahead of Washington for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins, Bruins and Capitals have already secured playoff spots but are fighting for seeding in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh and Boston are knotted at 99 points apiece. Jason Zucker also scored for the Penguins. Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves for the Bruins, who have lost five of eight. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/21/desmith-has-52-saves-guentzel-scores-3-penguins-top-bruins/ | 2022-04-22T03:48:59Z |
WATCH: 102-year-old WWII veteran from segregated mail unit honored
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Millions of letters and packages sent to U.S. troops had accumulated in warehouses in Europe by the time Allied troops were pushing toward the heart of Hitler’s Germany near the end of World War II. This wasn’t junk mail — it was the main link between home and the front in a time long before video chats, texting or even routine long-distance phone calls.
The job of clearing out the massive backlog in a military that was still segregated by race fell upon the largest all-Black, all-female group to serve in the war, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. On Tuesday, the oldest living member of the unit was honored for her service nearly eight decades after the war ended.
Romay Davis, 102, was recognized at an event at Montgomery City Hall that followed President Joe Biden’s decision in March to sign a bill authorizing the Congressional Gold Medal for the unit, nicknamed the “Six Triple Eight.”
Presented with the medal citation and a wartime uniform to replace hers, which was stolen out of a car soon after she returned stateside, Davis received a standing ovation; some in the crowd applauded with tears in their eyes.
“I never thought anything like this would happen to me,” she said.
Davis, in an interview at her home Monday, said the unit was due the recognition, and she’s glad to participate on behalf of other members who’ve already passed away.
“I think it’s an exciting event, and it’s something for families to remember,” Davis said. “It isn’t mine, just mine. No. It’s everybody’s.”
The medals themselves won’t be ready for months, but leaders decided to go ahead with events for Davis and five other surviving members of the 6888th given their advanced age.
Following her five brothers, Davis enlisted in the Army in 1943. After the war, the Virginia native married, had a 30-year career in the fashion industry in New York and retired to Alabama. She earned a martial arts black belt while in her late 70s and rejoined the workforce to work at a grocery store in Montgomery for more than two decades until she was 101.
While smaller groups of African American nurses served in Africa, Australia and England, none matched the size or might of the 6888th, according to a unit history compiled by the Pentagon.
Davis’ unit was part of the Women’s Army Corps created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943. With racial separation the practice of the time, the corps added African American units the following year at the urging of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune, according to the unit history.
More than 800 Black women formed the 6888th, which began sailing for England in February 1945. Once there, they were confronted not only by mountains of undelivered mail but by racism and sexism. They were denied entry into an American Red Cross club and hotels, according to the history, and a senior officer was threatened with being replaced by a white first lieutenant when some unit members missed an inspection.
“Over my dead body, Sir,” replied the unit commander, Maj. Charity Adams. She wasn’t replaced.
Working under the motto of “No Mail, Low Morale,” the women served 24/7 in shifts and developed a new tracking system that processed about 65,000 items each shift, allowing them to clear a six-month backlog of mail in just three months.
“We all had to be broken in, so to speak, to do what had to be done,” said Davis, who mainly worked as a motor pool driver. “The mail situation was in such horrid shape they didn’t think the girls could do it. But they proved a point.”
A month after the end of the war in Europe, in June 1945, the group sailed to France to begin working on additional piles of mail there. Receiving better treatment from the liberated French than they would have under racist Jim Crow regimes at home, members were feted during a victory parade in Rouen and invited into private homes for dinner, said Davis.
“I didn’t find any Europeans against us. They were glad to have us,” she said.
The 6888th previously was honored with a monument that was dedicated in 2018 at Buffalo Soldier Military Park at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. But immediately after the war, members returned home to a U.S. society that was still years away from the start of the modern civil rights movement with the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955.
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas helped shepherd the bill to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the unit.
“Though the odds were set against them, the women of the Six Triple Eight processed millions of letters and packages during their deployment in Europe, helping connect WWII soldiers with their loved ones back home, like my father and mother,” Moran said in a statement earlier this year.
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Experienced Gaming Executive Increases Depth of AGS Board
LAS VEGAS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGS (NYSE: AGS) (or the "Company") today announced that David Jacques Farahi has been elected to AGS' Board of Directors, and will serve on the Company's Nominating and Governance, Compensation and Audit committees.
Farahi serves as Executive Chairman of Quick Custom Intelligence since his appointment in 2022. Previously he served as Chief Operating Officer of Monarch Casino & Resort (Nasdaq: MCRI) from 2012 to 2021. Starting his gaming career at Monarch in 1998, Farahi held several additional roles including Director of Investor Relations, FP&A Analyst, as well as numerous positions within the slot and gaming operations departments. From 2004 to 2007 he held various finance industry roles with HSBC Bank PLC in London, Geneva, and New York. Farahi served four terms as President of the Colorado Gaming Association, from 2015 to 2021, where he spearheaded the industry's legislative agenda, including three successful state-wide ballot initiatives. In 2022, Farahi became an Adjunct Professor at Metropolitan State University Denver, teaching an introductory course on gaming and sports book management.
AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said, "David is a seasoned industry executive with extensive experience in both the gaming operator and gaming regulator space. He has a proven track record of leading teams to operational improvements, integrating and scaling a substantial acquisition, and effectively communicating with the investment community. We believe his strong industry experience will be extremely valuable as we continue to grow, improve our operational efficiency, and strengthen our relationships with our casino operator partners."
Farahi said, "I have long admired the passion, grit, and ingenuity of the AGS team. Since its inception, AGS has uniquely approached operators as a true partner, developing products from slots to table games and beyond that delight players. I'm honored to be joining their board at such an exciting time for the business. I have tremendous respect for David Lopez, his executive team, and the other board members, and I look forward to collaborating with them to the benefit of our team, customers, and shareholders."
Farahi earned an MBA from Columbia Business School with concentrations in both Real Estate and Finance. He also holds a BA in Economics and International Studies from Northwestern University. He earned Dean's List honors from both institutions.
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AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Our roots are firmly planted in the Class II tribal gaming market, but our customer-centric culture and remarkable growth have helped us branch out to become one of the most all-inclusive commercial gaming equipment suppliers in the world. Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, highly rated social casino, real-money gaming solutions for players and operators, and best-in-class service, we offer an unmatched value proposition for our casino partners. Learn more at playags.com.
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TPD responds to incident near middle school
Published: Jul. 7, 2022 at 11:31 AM CDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka police are responding to an incident in the Oakland area near Chase Middle School.
Officers with the Topeka Police Department could be seen gathering in the 400 block of NE State St. on Thursday morning, July 7, with reports of a possible standoff.
13 NEWS personnel could see a resident being questioned on the street, as well as an ambulance. However, the police have not yet confirmed what the situation is.
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking ("Natixis CIB") today announced the appointments of Brad Roberts and David Williams as Co-Heads of Credit Americas, where they will be responsible for overseeing the Global Structured Credit & Solutions Group, as well as credit sales and trading at Natixis CIB. Both will continue to report to Emmanuel Issanchou, Head of Global Markets Americas and Global Head of Credit at Natixis CIB.
"Brad and David's appointments as Co-Heads underscores Natixis CIB's ongoing commitment to clients in the credit space, with a specific focus on CLOs, middle market finance and structured finance markets," said Emmanuel Issanchou. "Brad and Dave have been instrumental in the growth of the business and look forward to advancing Natixis CIB as a market leader under their expert direction."
Brad Roberts has been with Natixis CIB since 2015. He previously served as Co-Head of Global Structured Credit & Solutions & Credit Trading Americas at Natixis CIB. He has over 25 years of financial services experience, having previously held roles at Royal Bank of Scotland, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.
David Williams has been with Natixis CIB since October 2006. At Natixis CIB, he has been primarily focused on the origination and syndication of structured finance products. In addition to his new role, David will continue to serve as Co-Head of Credit Syndicate Americas.
Under the leadership of Brad and David, Chris Gilbert, Head of U.S. CLO Banking, will continue to be responsible for managing the CLO banking team, overseeing deal execution, and managing client relationships. Mark Dodson will take over as Head of U.S. Structured Credit Syndicate, working closely with the CLO and ABS structured credit banking teams on origination, syndication and business development.
Chris Gilbert joined Natixis CIB in 2005 as a CLO structurer and has deep banking experience across both the middle market and broadly syndicated sectors. Mark Dodson joined Natixis CIB in 2021 as an Executive Director having previously held roles at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.
Our teams of experts in 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. We are committed to supporting the environmental transition by aligning our financing balance sheet with a +1.5°C trajectory by 2050.
As part of the Global Financial Services division of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group's financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A, Moody's: A1, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).
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Schumer rallies Democrats after surprise deal with Manchin
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told fellow Senate Democrats on Thursday they now have an opportunity to achieve two “hugely important” priorities on health care and climate change, if they stick together and approve a deal he brokered with hold-out Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
Schumer spoke at a private caucus meeting after the startling turnaround over an expansive agreement he and Manchin struck that had eluded them for months. The Democratic leader’s comments were relayed by a person familiar with the meeting at the Capitol complex and granted anonymity to discuss it.
The $739 billion package would address health care and climate, raising taxes on high earners and large corporations and reducing federal debt.
Schumer warned his colleagues in the 50-50 Senate that final passage will be hard. The Democrats face staunch opposition from Republicans and have no votes to spare, relying on their own razor-thin majority. Schumer said they would need to be disciplined in messaging and focus, but he believes they can get it done, the person said.
Two Democrats said the Senate would vote on the wide-ranging measure next week, setting up President Joe Biden and Democrats for an unexpected victory in the runup to November elections in which their congressional control is in peril. A House vote would follow, perhaps later in August, with unanimous Republican opposition in both chambers seemingly certain.
Just hours before the announcement late Wednesday, Schumer, D-N.Y., and Manchin, D-W.Va., seemed at loggerheads and headed toward a far narrower package limited — at Manchin’s insistence — to curbing pharmaceutical prices and extending federal health care subsidies. Earlier Wednesday, numerous Democrats said they were all but resigned to the more modest legislation.
The reversal was stunning, and there was no immediate explanation for Manchin’s abrupt willingness to back a bolder, broader measure. Since last year, he has used his pivotal vote in the 50-50 Senate to force Biden and Democrats to abandon far more ambitious, expensive versions. He dragged them through months of negotiations in which leaders’ concessions to shrink the legislation proved fruitless, antagonizing the White House and most congressional Democrats.
“This is the action the American people have been waiting for. This addresses the problems of today — high health care costs and overall inflation — as well as investments in our energy security for the future,” Biden said in a statement. He urged lawmakers to approve the legislation quickly.
Tellingly, Democrats called the 725-page measure “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022″ because of provisions aimed at helping Americans cope with this year’s dramatically rising consumer costs. Polls show that inflation, embodied by gasoline prices that surpassed $5 per gallon before easing, has been voters’ chief concern. For months, Manchin’s opposition to larger proposals has been partly premised on his worry that they would fuel inflation.
Besides inflation, the measure seemed to offer something for many Democratic voters.
It dangled tax hikes on the wealthy and big corporations and environmental initiatives for progressives. And Manchin, an advocate for the fossil fuels his state produces, said the bill would invest in technologies for carbon-based and clean energy while also reducing methane and carbon emissions.
“Rather than risking more inflation with trillions in new spending, this bill will cut the inflation taxes Americans are paying, lower the cost of health insurance and prescription drugs, and ensure our country invests in the energy security and climate change solutions we need to remain a global superpower through innovation rather than elimination,” Manchin said.
Schumer called the bill Congress’ “greatest pro-climate legislation.” He said it would also cut pharmaceutical prices and “ensure the wealthiest corporations and individuals pay their fair share in taxes.”
The measure would reduce carbon emissions by around 40% by 2030, Schumer and Manchin said. While that would miss Biden’s 50% goal, that reduction, the measure’s climate spending and the jobs it would create are “a big deal,” said Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., an environmental advocate who had been upset with the absence of those provisions until now.
The overall proposal is far less aspirational than the $3.5 trillion package Biden asked Democrats to push through Congress last year, and the pared-down, roughly $2 trillion version the House approved last November after Manchin insisted on shrinking it. Even then, Manchin shot down that smaller measure the following month, asserting it would fuel inflation and was loaded with budget gimmicks.
In summaries that provided scant detail, Democrats said their proposal would raise $739 billion over the decade in new revenue, including $313 billion from a 15% corporate minimum tax. They said that would affect around 200 of the country’s largest corporations, with profits exceeding $1 billion, that currently pay under the current 21% corporate rate.
The agreement also contains $288 billion the government would save from curbing pharmaceutical prices. Those provisions would require Medicare to begin negotiating prices on a modest number of drugs, pay rebates to Medicare if their price increases exceed inflation and limit that program’s beneficiaries to $2,000 annual out-of-pocket expenses.
The deal also claims to gain $124 billion from beefing up IRS tax enforcement, and $14 billion from taxing some “carried interest” profits earned by partners in entities like private equity or hedge funds.
The measure would spend $369 billion on energy and climate change initiatives. These include consumer tax credits and rebates for buying clean-energy vehicles and encouraging home energy efficiency; tax credits for solar panel manufacturers; $30 billion in grants and loans for utilities and states to gradually convert to clean energy; and $27 billion to reduce emissions, especially in lower-income areas.
It would also aim $64 billion at extending federal subsidies for three more years for some people buying private health insurance. Those subsidies, which lower people’s premiums, would otherwise expire at year’s end.
That would leave $306 billion for debt reduction, an effort Manchin has demanded. While a substantial sum, that’s a small fraction of the trillions in cumulative deficits the government is projected to amass over the coming decade.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., was still reviewing the agreement, said spokeswoman Hannah Hurley. Sinema backed Manchin last year in insisting on making the legislation less expensive but objected to proposals to raise tax rates, and the spokeswoman referred a reporter to her comments last year supporting a corporate minimum tax.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said the Democratic agreement would be “devastating to American families and small businesses. Raising taxes on job creators, crushing energy producers with new regulations, and stifling innovators looking for new cures will only make this recession worse, not better.”
But if Democrats can hold their troops together, GOP opposition would not matter. Democrats can prevail if they lose no more than four votes in the House and remain solidly united in the 50-50 Senate, where Vice President Kamala Harris can cast the tie-breaking vote.
“This agreement is a victory for America’s families and for protecting our planet,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. “In light of the discussions of the past year, this agreement is a remarkable achievement.”
The bill lacks increased tax deductions for state and local taxes, which some Democrats from high-tax states have demanded as the price for their support. A spokesperson for Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., a leader of that group, did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
In the Senate, Democrats are using a special process that will let them pass the bill without reaching the 60 votes required for most legislation there. To use that, the chamber’s parliamentarian must verify that the bill doesn’t violate the chamber’s budget procedures, a review now underway.
Schumer and Manchin said leaders committed to revamp permitting procedures this fall to help infrastructure like pipelines and export facilities “be efficiently and responsibly built to deliver energy safely around the country and to our allies.”
Sierra Club Legislative Director Melinda Pierce said her group wanted to read the agreement’s details but was glad Biden and Schumer “remained resolute in finding a path to pass once-in-a-generation investments in our communities, our economy, and our future.”
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AP reporters Matthew Daly, Will Weissert, Kevin Freking and Seung Min Kim contributed to this report.
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US consumer confidence slips in May amid stubborn inflation
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence edged lower for the second consecutive month as Americans’ view of their present and future prospects dimmed in the midst of persistent inflation.
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 106.4 in May — still a strong reading — from 108.6 in April,
The business research group’s present situation index, which measures consumers’ assessment of current business and labor conditions, also fell in May to 149.6 from 152.9 in April.
The expectations index, based on consumers’ six-month outlook for income, business and labor market conditions, also declined in May, to 77.5 from 79 in April. It was above 80 in February and remains a weak spot in the survey.
President Joe Biden will meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday as soaring inflation continues to carve up Americans’ earnings.
The meeting Tuesday will be the first since Biden renominated Powell to lead the central bank and weeks after the Senate confirmed a second term. The White House said the pair would discuss the state of the U.S. and global economy and especially four-decade high inflation, described as Biden’s “top economic priority.”
The Federal Reserve raised its main borrowing rate by a half point in early May, the main mechanism for combatting inflation. Multiple rate hikes, with the possibility of more half-point increases, are expected this year.
Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with rising costs for just about everything negating Americans’ pay raises.
The Labor Department reported earlier in May that consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from a year ago. That was below the 8.5% year-over-year surge in March, which was the highest since 1981. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.3% from March to April, the smallest rise in eight months.
U.S. producer prices soared 11% in April from a year earlier, a hefty gain that indicates high inflation will remain a burden for consumers and businesses in the months ahead.
Consumers were again slightly less optimistic about the labor market, even as U.S. employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 12 straight months, pushing the unemployment rate down to 3.6%. That’s the lowest rate since the pandemic erupted two years ago and just above the half-century low of 3.5% that was reached two years ago.
Purchasing intentions for big-ticket items -- cars, homes and major appliances -- all cooled slightly, the Conference Board said. Rising costs remain the top concern for consumers, as their inflation expectations were mostly unchanged from April’s elevated levels.
“Looking ahead, expect surging prices and additional interest rate hikes to pose continued downside risks to consumer spending this year,” said Lynn Franco, the Conference Board’s senior director of economic indicators.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. ("Playstudios" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MYPS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Playstudios and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On February 1, 2021, Acies Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, announced that it had reached a merger agreement with Playstudios, a privately-held gaming company incorporated under the laws of Delaware (the "Merger"). On June 21, 2021, Playstudios announced that it had completed the Merger and that the Company would begin trading on the Nasdaq as "PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc." on June 22, 2021.
On August 11, 2021, Playstudios released its financial results for the second quarter of 2021. The financial results reported for the quarter were finalized on June 30, 2021, just nine days after the Merger closed. At that time, Playstudios revealed for the first time that the launch of its flagship game, Kingdom Boss, was being delayed until later in the year and investors should expect decreased revenues and profits during the year as a result.
On this news, Playstudios' stock price fell $0.66 per share, or 11.48%, to close at $5.09 per share on August 12, 2021.
Then, on February 24, 2022, Playstudios issued a press release summarizing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021, and held an earnings call to discuss the Company's results. On that call, Playstudios' Chief Executive officer attributed the Company's failure to meet projections made for revenue and earnings to the failure to launch Kingdom Boss, and revealed that Kingdom Boss was not only delayed, but indefinitely "suspended".
On this news, Playstudios' stock price fell $0.24 per share, or 4.71%, to close at $4.86 per share on February 25, 2022, and continued to fall to $3.90 per share on March 1, 2022, or a total decline of 23.53%.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Efficacy and safety results were based on analyses at week 109 from the open-label extension trial of a VILTEPSO Phase 2 study.
These data from the open-label extension study of VILTEPSO were previously presented at medical congresses and scientific meetings.
PARAMUS, N.J., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NS Pharma, Inc. (NS Pharma; President, Tsugio Tanaka), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. (Nippon Shinyaku; President, Toru Nakai), announced the publication of long-term efficacy and safety data based on analyses at 109 weeks from the 192-week open-label extension trial of a Phase 2 study of VILTEPSO® (viltolarsen) injection in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases. The article, "Long-Term Functional Efficacy and Safety of Viltolarsen in Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy," is freely available under open access (click here).
"In this VILTEPSO open-label, long-term extension study, evaluation of functional clinical endpoints demonstrated maintenance of motor function versus functional decline in a historical control group over two years," said Leslie Magnus, MD, Vice President, Medical Affairs. "These encouraging interim results with VILTEPSO support the continued need to research its clinical profile and its potential impact on maintaining mobility."
Data published in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases are from an open-label trial (N=16) that is the extension of a previous 24-week Phase 2 trial in North America. All 16 patients aged 4 to <10 years with DMD amenable to exon 53 skipping in the 24-week study elected to enroll in this long-term trial to continue evaluation of motor function and safety. Assessments of timed function tests (Time to Stand, Time to Run/Walk, 6-Minute Walk Test) were compared to a matched DMD historical control group (Cooperative International Neuromuscular Research Group Duchenne Natural History Study).
In addition to this Phase 2 open-label extension study, NS Pharma continues to investigate the efficacy and safety of VILTEPSO in the confirmatory Phase 3 RACER53 trial. This study was initiated in October 2019 and is currently enrolling patients. The purpose of this Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of viltolarsen on functional motor endpoints compared to placebo in DMD patients amenable to exon 53 skipping. Continued approval of VILTEPSO is dependent on verification of clinical benefit.
Prior to its approval in the U.S. in August 2020, VILTEPSO was granted Priority Review as well as Rare Pediatric Disease, Orphan Drug and Fast Track Designations. In March 2020, VILTEPSO was approved in Japan for the treatment of patients with DMD who are amenable to exon 53 skipping therapy. Prior to its approval in Japan, VILTEPSO was granted with the SAKIGAKE designation, Orphan Drug designation, and designation of Conditional Early Approval System.
VILTEPSO is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production in skeletal muscle observed in patients treated with VILTEPSO. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.
Warnings and Precautions: Kidney toxicity was observed in animals who received viltolarsen. Although kidney toxicity was not observed in the clinical studies with VILTEPSO, the clinical experience with VILTEPSO is limited, and kidney toxicity, including potentially fatal glomerulonephritis, has been observed after administration of some antisense oligonucleotides. Kidney function should be monitored in patients taking VILTEPSO. Serum creatinine may not be a reliable measure of kidney function in DMD patients.
Serum cystatin C, urine dipstick, and urine protein-to-creatinine ratio should be measured before starting VILTEPSO. Consider also measuring glomerular filtration rate before starting VILTEPSO. During treatment, monitor urine dipstick every month, and serum cystatin C and urine protein-to-creatinine ratio every three months.
Urine should be free of excreted VILTEPSO for monitoring of urine protein. Obtain urine either prior to VILTEPSO infusion, or at least 48 hours after the most recent infusion. Alternatively, use a laboratory test that does not use the reagent pyrogallol red, which has the potential to generate a false positive result due to cross reaction with any VILTEPSO in the urine. If a persistent increase in serum cystatin C or proteinuria is detected, refer to a pediatric nephrologist for further evaluation.
Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions include upper respiratory tract infection, injection site reaction, cough, and pyrexia.
To report an adverse event, or for general inquiries, please call NS Pharma Medical Information at 1-866-NSPHARM (1-866-677-4276)
For more information about VILTEPSO, see full Prescribing Information.
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(The Hill) – Ivana Trump has died at 73, according to her ex-husband, former President Trump.
“I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that Ivana Trump has passed away at her home in New York City,” the ex-president said in a statement posted on Truth Social on Thursday.
“She was a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman, who led a great and inspirational life,” he said.
Two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that police are investigating whether Ivana Trump fell down the stairs and believe her death was accidental.
She was found unconscious near a staircase in the home, the people said. The people could not discuss the matter publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. The medical examiner’s office will determine an official cause of death.
The mother of the former commander in chief’s three eldest children — Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric — the Czech Republic-born Ivana married the then-New York real estate developer in 1977.
In his statement, Trump called the couple’s children his ex-wife’s “pride and joy.”
“She was so proud of them, as we were all so proud of her,” Trump said. “Rest in peace, Ivana!” the 76-year-old former president wrote.
While the pair’s contentious divorce played out in the 1990s in the New York tabloids, the Trumps both described their relationship as friendly in recent years.
“He is my best supporter,” Ivana Trump said in 2016, when the former “Celebrity Apprentice” host had launched his White House bid.
“I think he would be a great president,” she said at the time.
Trump penned a book about motherhood, “Raising Trump,” in 2017.
In an interview to promote the book, she advised keeping kids “busy, busy, busy.”
“Because if you keep your kids busy, they have no time to get in trouble,” she said.
In a Truth Social post, Eric Trump called his mother “a survivor.”
“She fled from communism and embraced this country. She taught her children about grit and toughness, compassion and determination,” her 38-year-old son said.
“She will be dearly missed by her mother, her three children and 10 grandchildren.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/trump-announces-death-of-first-wife-ivana/ | 2022-07-14T22:04:24Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc.
Shareholders who purchased shares of OM during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Outset Medical common stock between September 15, 2020, and June 13, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/outset-medical-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=30888&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of OM during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 6, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Meta Platforms, Inc. between March 2, 2021 and February 2, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until May 9, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Meta Platforms, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Apple's iOS privacy changes were having a material impact on Meta's ability to provide the kind of targeted advertising that its customers wanted and, as a result, customer ad spending was dropping precipitously; (2) Meta's mitigation efforts were either not properly implemented or ineffective; (3) measurement of ads was not accurate as mitigation efforts were failing; and (4) Meta did not have a plan in place to properly address the impact of the iOS privacy changes.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Tony Dow, Wally of ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ dies
(Gray News) - Tony Dow, the actor who played Wally Cleaver in the hit 1950′s television show “Leave It to Beaver,” has died. He was 77.
His management team announced the news on his official Facebook page Tuesday morning.
“The world has lost an amazing human being, but we are all richer for the memories that he has left us. From the warm reminiscences of Wally Cleaver to those of us fortunate enough to know him personally - thank you Tony. And thank you for the reflections of a simpler time, the laughter, the friendship and for the feeling that you were a big brother to us all,” the Facebook message said in part.
The actor appeared in several TV shows spanning decades and genres, including “Adam-12,” “Mod Squad,” “Emergency,” “The Love Boat,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Babylon 5,” according to his iMDB page.
But he was best known as the older brother of The Beaver, played by Jerry Mathers, in the quintessential TV sitcom, which ran for six seasons, from 1957 to 1963.
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Mexican court strikes down cellphone personal date registry
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court has struck down a 2021 law that would have required cellphone companies to collect data like fingerprints or eye scans from customers. The court ruled Monday the law was too invasive of personal liberty. Cellphones in Mexico are often used in kidnappings and extortions, sometimes by inmates calling from prisons. However, such calls usually made from stolen, pre-paid or “burner” phones that the law wouldn’t have affected much. The law was passed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s Morena party. It was the latest in a string of failed efforts to reign in phone crimes. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/25/mexican-court-strikes-down-cellphone-personal-date-registry/ | 2022-04-26T07:40:46Z |
Nutrishop shares how to measure and track visceral fat and what to do to reduce it
HENDERSON, Nev., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NUTRISHOP® wants you to know what your body is made of so you can live your best, healthiest life. If you only use the old-school formula to calculate body mass index (BMI) or weigh yourself on a home scale, you're not getting the full picture. In addition to lean muscle, body fat, and bones, there is a hidden fat clinging to the organs in your belly. It's called visceral fat. Some people have more than others, and it doesn't necessarily matter if you're overweight or not.
The problem is, high visceral fat has been linked to an alarming number of health issues. And, as the old saying goes, "what you don't know can harm you." So, it's better to know. At participating Nutrishop locations, you can step onto a body composition analysis machine to find out how much visceral fat you have inside your body.
"It's common for people to be concerned with body fat from an appearance standpoint, but what's even more important is visceral fat," said Nutrishop founder and CEO Bryon McLendon. "Because that is the one that can cause serious harm."
What Is Visceral Fat and Why Is It Dangerous?
Visceral fat is stored deep inside the body where it wraps around abdominal organs like the liver, stomach and intestines. It is considered "metabolically active," meaning it produces chemicals and hormones that can be toxic and inflammatory to the body. This type of fat is dangerous because it can increase the risk for a host of problems like high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, stroke, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.
For some, visceral fat can make the belly stick out (i.e. potbelly) or give that "apple-shaped" appearance. Others could be slender and have a seemingly flat stomach but still have visceral fat hidden inside their bodies. That's why it's important to know your visceral fat numbers.
Measuring and Tracking Visceral Fat
At participating Nutrishop locations across the nation, customers can not only measure and track their body fat, lean muscle, and water/hydration, but they can also find out their visceral fat level via the InBody 570, InBody 770, or Evolt 360. According to InBody USA, a healthy visceral fat range is 1 to 10. Anything over 10 opens you up to health problems.
"When I first stepped onto the Evolt 360 machine, I had no clue what visceral fat was and no clue what it does or how to address it. After seeing I had a significant amount of visceral fat, [Nutrishop Glendora franchisee] Rick Rodriguez gave me a quick breakdown of what it meant and how it affects my health," said Juan Sanabria, 28, of Moreno Valley, Calif., who started his transformation journey with a visceral fat reading of 15. "Since then, he has advised me on what foods are better for me to incorporate into my daily routine. We have monitored my visceral closely on the Evolt, and it has been lowering. It's now a steady 7 or 8."
How To Reduce Visceral Fat
Nutrishop team members are experienced and passionate about helping people increase lean muscle and reduce body fat, including visceral fat. Shaun Freeman, franchisee of Nutrishop St. Petersburg, Florida, who holds personal training and nutrition certifications through NASM and ISSA, said he encourages customers with high visceral fat to eat more whole foods, get more exercise, and work on having a balanced, healthy gut to minimize toxins in the body.
Amy Jo Palmquest, a Nutrishop franchisee and ACE-certified personal trainer with a degree in exercise science and nutrition, said since sedentary lifestyles and low muscle mass tend to increase the risk of higher visceral fat, she encourages her customers to exercise. And, by exercise, she means lifting weights.
"I'll take it a step further and suggest weight training is the most effective way to reduce and keep off visceral fat," Palmquest said. "Many studies have shown that consistent, 3-4 days per week of weight training can help you lose visceral fat, even without dieting."
If you are interesting in learning what your body composition is actually made of, including visceral fat, visit your local Nutrishop store. Find a store here.
About NUTRISHOP®
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. To learn more about becoming a Nutrishop franchisee, visit NutrishopFranchise.com.
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Christopher Blann poised to expand pressure-washing industry leader
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerWash.com, a leading one-stop shop for those in the mobile power-washing industry, announces the hiring of Christopher Blann as chief executive officer. Blann is charged with leading the company's aggressive retail-focused expansion efforts while cultivating the company's industry professional training platform, PowerWash Academy. Previously with Men's Best Primary Care, he began transitioning into his new role at the family-owned and -operated business earlier this year.
"Christopher's operational and retail expertise exemplify the 'power' in PowerWash.com," says President Michael Hinderliter. "His hands-on approach and leadership experience will be an invaluable asset as we elevate the business that my father started nearly 50 years ago."
Blann is a retail industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in e-commerce and operations. He most recently served as president of Men's Best Primary Care, where he led the launch and 15-month growth of the health care startup. Prior to that, Blann served as senior vice president of store operations at Eyemart Express, where he oversaw everything from retail operations to supply chain to manufacturing at the national optical retailer's more than 200 locations.
"I am excited to join a growing and innovative company that is paving the way in this niche industry," says Blann. "The Hinderliter family has created an impressive foundation and legacy, and I look forward to building upon that success with the team."
Learn more about Blann and the PowerWash.com leadership team here.
PowerWash.com (https://powerwash.com/) is the No. 1 source for commercial pressure-washing equipment, supplies, and training. A subsidiary of Delux Cleaning Supply, Inc., the company is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and offers a complete selection of equipment and supplies including detergents for all aspects of power washing, including truck washing, kitchen hood exhaust cleaning, house washing, concrete cleaning, wood restoration, awning cleaning, and more. The company also provides comprehensive hands-on and online training for industry professionals with its own PowerWash Academy through the Washaholic Program.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — No matter who you are, if you don’t pay you can’t play with the Texas Lottery and that also means you can’t turn your regular old Tuesday into a Winsday (see what we did there?).
The Texas Lottery reports a $25,000 winning Cash Five ticket was sold in the city of Dallas from Monday night’s drawing. This ticket matched all five of the winning numbers from the August 22 drawing, those winning numbers were 6, 16, 19, 21, and 28.
It was sold at a SWIF-T on Samuell Boulevard in Dallas and the ticket was a Quick Pick. “Tickets must be claimed no later than 180 days after the draw date,” the lottery said.
In total there were over 27,000 winners throughout the state from this drawing. | https://cw33.com/news/local/tuesday-winsday-25000-winning-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-in-dallas/ | 2022-08-23T17:23:04Z |
CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections
NEW YORK (AP) — Three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers estimated in a report Tuesday.
The researchers examined blood samples from more than 200,000 Americans and looked for virus-fighting antibodies made from infections, not vaccines. They found that signs of past infection rose dramatically between December and February, when the more contagious omicron variant surged through the U.S.
The most striking increase was in children. The percentage of those 17 and under with antibodies rose from about 45% in December to about 75% in February.
For Americans of all ages, about 34% had signs of prior infection in December. Just two months later, 58% did.
“I did expect it to increase. I did not expect it to increase quite this much,” said Dr. Kristie Clarke, co-leader of a CDC team that tracks the extent of coronavirus infections.
The older people were, the less likely they had evidence of past infections, the study found. For those 65 and older, 19% had signs of prior infection in December and 33% did in February. That may be because older adults have higher vaccination rates and they may be more likely to take other COVID-19 precautions, such as wearing masks and avoiding crowds, Clarke said.
Clarke said the tests can detect antibodies for one to two years after infection, and possibly longer.
Studies have shown previous infection can protect some people against severe disease and hospitalization, but CDC officials stressed that the previously infected should still get COVID-19 vaccines.
The study looked for any detectable level of antibodies; it did not distinguish how many people had antibody levels that might be protective. Scientists are still trying to understand what role these kinds of antibodies play in protection from future virus exposures.
Officials continue to urge Americans to get vaccines and boosters, which offer additional protection against COVID-19 for all, including those who were previously infected.
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HOUSTON and LONDON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, today announced Kenneth Lane, executive vice president, Global Olefins & Polyolefins (O&P), will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Credit Suisse 35th Annual Specialties & Basics Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Webcast and Presentation Slides Access
A live webcast can be accessed at the time of the event at https://www.LyondellBasell.com/en/investors/investor-events/. A replay of the event will be available at the same link within 24 hours following the webcast.
As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry. The company's products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year. For more information, please visit www.LyondellBasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
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Report cites Talend's strong ability to execute its vision and outstanding client satisfaction
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talend, a global leader in data integration and data management, announced today it was named a Leader among enterprise data fabric providers in the Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Data Fabric, Q2 2022. Talend and 14 other top vendors were evaluated across 26 criteria, spanning current offering, strategy, and market presence.
According to the report, "Talend combines a range of data integration and governance capabilities to deliver clean and uncompromised data to users across a hybrid cloud environment. Talend has demonstrated a strong ability to execute on its vision as well as a consistent track record of install base and outstanding client satisfaction." The report also notes: "Talend is a good fit for customers with large and complex data across hybrid and multi-clouds to support BI, customer intelligence, data science, data collaboration, data engineering, and predictive analytics use cases."
"We believe that being named a Leader in Forrester's evaluation of enterprise data fabric providers is a testament to the value we bring to companies relying on data to drive successful business outcomes," said Jason Penkethman, Chief Product Officer, Talend. "I'm extremely proud of the teams at Talend executing on our vision to ensure that we make data reliable, accessible, and available to everyone in an organization for decision making. This is especially critical during a market downturn. Having trustworthy data at all times provides valuable insights and helps businesses gain agility to accurately identify opportunities and minimize risks."
The report also states that "Talend's strengths are in data connectivity, data processing and persistence, and deployment options. One reference customer said, 'Overall, we are extremely satisfied with Talend and its value to our business.' Another mentioned, 'Talend data fabric enabled us to deliver various projects in a short time frame. Very strong in classical integration patterns combined with data quality aspects.'"
Talend Data Fabric helps businesses leverage healthy data in hybrid and multi-cloud environments to drive business outcomes. Businesses are using Talend to ensure their data is complete, clean, uncompromised, and readily available to everyone who needs it throughout an organization. In addition to a unique combination of data integration and governance capabilities, Talend offers the Talend Trust Score™ which can automatically crawl cloud data warehouse and data cloud environments, providing a health assessment of data by intelligently diagnosing and resolving data integrity issues.
To read more about Talend's perspective and industry momentum, please visit here.
Talend, a global leader in data integration and data management, is taking the work out of working with data.
Talend offers the only end-to-end platform that combines enterprise-grade data integration, integrity, and governance capabilities to unify data across any cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud environment. With Talend's no-code and low-code modules, data experts and business users actively collaborate to make data more discoverable, usable, and valuable organization-wide. Over 7,250 customers around the world rely on Talend for healthy data and a healthy business. Top analyst firms and industry media recognize Talend as a leader in data management software.
For more information, please visit www.talend.com and follow us on LinkedIn.com and Twitter @Talend.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Deep Water Point announced that Paul Strasser, a well-known and highly respected and experienced federal market executive, joined its consulting practice to lead its "Small Business Transitional Programs" practice.
Deep Water Point's Small Business Transitional Programs practice is focused on helping companies who are exiting federal small business classification and will be competing in a fully open competitive environment. "Many companies fail upon exiting their respective small business classification unless they are fully prepared. Sometimes that preparation is simple and other times more complex. Paul's ability as a highly skilled and experienced federal business executive, along with other select experts from our team can quickly and efficiently identify areas of vulnerability and develop the tactics and strategy necessary for success," said Mike Mullen, Deep Water Point's partner for small business.
Before joining Deep Water Point, Strasser was Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brillient Corporation. Prior, he held senior positions at Data Systems Analysts' (DSA), was President and CEO of Project Performance Company, LLC (PPC), Senior Vice President at Engility Corporation, and Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatics. "Paul is the perfect person to lead this area," said Deep Water Point's CEO, Howard Seeger. "We are excited to help clients and others who have reached this stage in their growth and who need this kind of support," Seeger said.
For more information about Deep Water Point and its Small Business Transitional Programs practice visit: https://deepwaterpoint.com/services/small-business-transitional-programs
Deep Water Point is a Federal Management Consulting firm located within the Washington, D.C. National Capital Region (NCR). Its consulting team consists of over 300 subject matter executives spanning the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian markets. Deep Water Point's primary headquarters is in Annapolis, Maryland. Members of its team are geographically dispersed across the Washington, D.C. National Capital Region, and other parts of the United States.
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PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspirant, a consulting company delivering practical and sustainable solutions, announces the hiring of Sayed Saeed as Managing Director of its Microsoft Cloud Solutions ("MCS") practice.
Saeed is a seasoned Technology Executive with a distinguished 20+ year career in designing and developing business intelligence and analytics. He has a proven track record of effective leadership and execution, earned form his years as a Practice Director for Plus Consulting and as a Microsoft Partner-Cloud Solutions Architect. He has extensive experience implementing end-to-end BI solutions and has successfully partnered with clients to identify needs, define strategies, and advance roadmaps.
Aspirant's MCS practice creates technical architectures that eliminate technical debt, generating real results for clients, and is proud to have earned Microsoft Gold Partner status. As Managing Director, Saeed will report to Aspirant CEO Mike McClaine.
"Sayed brings a fresh perspective to an expanding practice," said McClaine. "His years of experience developing programs that drive rapid growth will enable our teams to remain at the forefront of technology consulting. In this role, he will first focus on the customer's technology need and then develop the right team to support the solution."
Saeed said, "I'm excited to join a consulting team that is so highly regarded in the technology space. Aspirant's unique approach to developing sustainable solutions for clients is what initially drew my attention. We can work alongside our clients, moving at their pace, to help them reach not just their specific project goals, but their overall business goals as well."
Saeed's experience in building high-performance global teams enables MCS to continue its ascent and better position clients concerning Azure, Infrastructure, Security, Modern Workplace systems, and more.
ABOUT ASPIRANT
Aspirant partners with business leaders to implement practical solutions to their most critical strategic, technological, and talent-related challenges. Our collaborative teams apply industry and functional expertise to help clients achieve sustainable results.
We also strive to make a meaningful impact in the community by raising awareness of domestic violence and supporting victims through our Connection of Hope program.
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Which Microsoft laptop is best?
Microsoft is best known as a software company whose Windows operating system is the most used OS in the world. However, Microsoft also makes hardware, such as its Microsoft Surface line of laptops. These laptops are designed to be used by students and professionals, but they can also be used casually without being overwhelming.
The best Microsoft laptop is the Microsoft Surface Pro X. It has the power and capabilities to serve the busiest professional with a price point that doesn’t break the bank.
What to know before you buy a Microsoft laptop
Hybridization
Microsoft Surface laptops are designed to be a hybridization of laptops and tablet computers. As such, they have touchscreens, kickstands and the light weight of tablets with the processing power of laptops. If you prefer a more traditional laptop experience, you may want to explore other brands.
Student vs. professional
Microsoft laptops can be split between student- and professional-focused models.
- Student models have the lowest prices and the lowest specs. They’re designed to ably accomplish basic tasks, such as writing papers and doing research.
- Professional models are the opposite. They have the best specs and the highest costs. They’re designed for multitasking, even with the most intensive programs.
What’s included
Most Microsoft Surface laptops are sold without accessories, which is to say they’re sold in tablet form. Others include a keyboard designed specifically for that model laptop and sometimes a stylus. Double-check what’s included before purchasing, as most listings will showcase accessories that aren’t actually included.
What to look for in a quality Microsoft laptop
Random-access memory
A Microsoft laptop’s RAM is a special allocation of storage for the applications and tasks you’re actively performing. More RAM means you can perform more tasks of higher intensities with less slowdown. Microsoft laptops typically offer 4 gigabytes, 8GB or 16GB of RAM, which is best for casual, student and professional usage, respectively.
Data storage
Your main data storage system is for long-term storage rather than RAM’s short-term storage. Microsoft laptops use solid-state drives that are more expensive but much faster than traditional hard disk drives. Microsoft offers 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1 terabyte and 2TB SSDs.
Screen resolution
Microsoft laptops have screen resolutions just like your TV, and they follow all the same rules and have the same names. Older models you may find second-hand will likely have high definition (720p) resolution, but current models typically have full HD (1080p) or slightly better resolutions. High-end models have 4K (1440p) or nearly 4K resolution.
Ports
As Microsoft Laptops are designed with hybridization in mind, they tend to have few ports. Low-end models can have only one charging port, and that’s it — they don’t even have a headphone jack. Better models will have at least a USB-C port and usually a secure digital card slot for expandable storage. You can expand your available ports by purchasing conversion dongles, but you should consider a nonhybridized laptop if you regularly need many ports.
How much you can expect to spend on a Microsoft laptop
Microsoft laptops typically cost between $500-$3,500. Budget, student-focused models cost $1,000 or less, while midrange professional models cost $1,000-$2,000. The best models start at around $2,000.
Microsoft laptop FAQ
How big of a screen should I get?
A. That depends on what you need to accomplish. For example, if you only need to write papers and perform basic web browsing, a small screen should be more than enough. If you need to multitask and have each of those programs and windows all open at once, you will need the largest screen possible. Microsoft laptops typically come with screen sizes ranging from 10 to 15 inches.
Does the weight of a Microsoft tablet matter?
A. It depends on how mobile you plan on being with it. If you’re a student constantly moving from class to class or a professional flying to and fro across the country, a light laptop will make your travels far more comfortable. On the other hand, if you work from home, the weight barely matters at all.
What’s the best Microsoft laptop to buy?
Top Microsoft laptop
What you need to know: It is powerful and has a range of useful features.
What you’ll love: It comes in platinum or matte black colors with either 8GB or 16GB of RAM and a 256GB or 512GB SSD. It has a 13-inch touchscreen, a built-in kickstand and up to 15 hours of battery life. Additionally, it only weighs 1.7 pounds.
What you should consider: It doesn’t include a pen or keyboard, and it lacks a headphone jack and other useful ports, such as USB and HDMI.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Microsoft laptop for the money
What you need to know: It’s perfect for simple tasks and on-the-go work.
What you’ll love: It weighs only 1.2 pounds and has either 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD or 4GB of RAM and a 64GB SSD. It has a 10.5-inch full HD touchscreen, and it can connect to the internet over Wi-Fi or through your phone carrier’s 4G LTE service.
What you should consider: It doesn’t include any of the most necessary accessories, including the keyboard, mouse and stylus. Its effective battery life may not be as high as the listing suggests.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: It’s among Microsoft’s strongest models.
What you’ll love: It’s available in several configurations to match your needs, including screen sizes of 13 or 15 inches, three RAM size options and four SSD size options. It has up to 17.5 hours of battery life and includes a keyboard and several ports.
What you should consider: Its cheapest version is still expensive. Some consumers weren’t happy with the quality of the speakers, while others reported receiving models with damaged screens.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SUWON, South Korea, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The NanoScientific Symposium 2022, an international event that brings together researchers and entrepreneurs in the fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology, will begin accepting registrations on April 26, 2022. To register, go to https://event.nanoscientific.org/
First launched in 2018, NanoScientific Symposium has brought together thousands of attendees in both live and virtual events for engaging and interactive discussions with leading experts in nano-related fields. This year, NanoScientific is hosting six events bringing leading experts on scanning probe microscopy from around the world: Korea, Europe, SE Asia, Japan, China, and the United States.
This year's featured topics will cover the ever-growing field of SPM, including nanoelectronics, 2D devices, 3D-AFM techniques, photovoltaic technologies, electrochemical imaging and the intersection of nanotechnology and biology.
The NanoScientific Symposiums sponsored by Park Systems have given attendees the latest updates in SPM, opportunities to present their research papers, attend demos on atomic force microscopy and build ongoing relationships with those within the field of nanotechnology. Nanoscientific Symposium presents insights on the rapidly evolving R&D and innovations in nanotechnology. This event provides a wonderful opportunity for you to enhance your knowledge of the newest interdisciplinary approaches in nanomaterials.
The nanoscience and nanotechnology are fields of growing in importance, which includes surface science, organic chemistry, molecular biology, semiconductor physics, and micro-manufacturing and those who strive to acquire the technology is the foundation for NanoScientific.
NanoScientific is sponsored exclusively by Park Systems Corp., the world leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopy systems. It is offered freely to everyone to promote the nanoscientific exploration. NanoScientific Symposiums are offered globally both online and in-person partnering with its host institutions that offer their facilities to promote and showcase their nano-related research.
Park Systems sponsors NanoScientific to foster the nanoscientific community and bring products and solutions that they require--in line with its mission to enable nanoscale advances for scientists and engineers solving the world's most pressing problems.
NanoScientific Symposium brings together scientists, engineers, industry experts, and business leaders to share the latest discoveries and trends in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
We invite you to register the NanoScientific Symposium 2022 today to secure your place in the forum. Join the nanoscientific community of leading scientists and get an opportunity to present your research.
To sign up, please visit https://event.nanoscientific.org/
About NanoScientific
NanoScientific Magazine has been published since 2014 and has a global distribution of over 30,000 in North America, Europe, and Asia. NanoScientific Symposiums are held annually around the world to share scientific knowledge and foster ongoing relationships in the field of nano science and technology. NanoScientific Magazine showcases advancements in the field of nano across a wide range of multi-disciplinary areas of research. The NanoScientific Community is a group of global researchers who gather to expand the knowledge of scanning probe microscopy in today's rapidly evolving global economy. Please visit www.nanoscientific.org for more information.
About Park Systems
Since going public and listing on KOSDAQ in 2016, Park Systems's stock has quadrupled as it continues to lead the world in growing the atomic force microscopy market share. Park Systems, a global AFM manufacturer, has Nanoscience Centers in key cities worldwide, including Santa Clara, CA; Albany, NY; Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan; Bangalore, India; Singapore; Heidelberg, Germany; and Suwon and Seoul, Korea. Park Systems offers a complete range of products for researchers and industry engineers in the chemistry, materials, physics, life sciences, and semiconductor and data storage industries. Park's products are used by thousands of institutions and corporations worldwide, and they provide the highest data accuracy at nanoscale resolution, superior productivity, and low operating cost. Please visit www.parksystems.com for more information.
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The annual awards recognize outstanding Vendors, Suppliers, and Service Providers in the telecom, mobility, and IT management industry.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The prestigious 2022 AOTMP® Vendor Awards were presented on July 28th at the Industry Solutions Showcase, a live online event that reimagined the way buyers and sellers connect. The awards recognize innovation and excellence amongst vendors involved with providing products, services, and solutions to external customers and individuals working for those vendor organizations.
Individual award winners are as follows:
- Customer Advocate of the Year – Ciera Broberg, Telarus
- Business Analyst of the Year – Ben Savage, Mindglobal
- Consultant of the Year – Suzanne Rosato, G2, Inc.
The company award winners are as follows:
- Telecom Vendor of the Year – Sakon
- Mobility Vendor of the Year – DMI
- IT Vendor of the Year – ITsavvy
- Startup Vendor of the Year – Lightyear
- Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Vendor of the Year – The BAZ Group
The solutions award winners are as follow:
- Hottest New Telecom Solution – Calero-MDSL
- Hottest New Mobility Solution – Samsung SDS America
- Hottest New IT Solution – Taqtile
The event award winner is as follows:
- AOTMP® People's Choice Award – Samsung SDS America
Timothy C. Colwell, AOTMP® Executive Vice President, said, "The accomplishments of this year's AOTMP® Vendor Award winners, both company and individual, demonstrate undeniable business results and compelling value propositions across the board. These outstanding individuals, vendors, suppliers, and service providers are making an impact in the telecom, mobility, and IT management industry."
AOTMP® is a global organization, empowering professionals in the dynamic $4+ trillion telecom, mobility and IT management industry. AOTMP® delivers value through training, certifications, association memberships, events & programs, best practices, publications, resources, and professional development.
Learn more at www.aotmp.com
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Jackson Local school board approves buying buses
The Repository
Jackson Local Schools Board of Education
Monday meeting
ACTION: Purchased two school buses
DISCUSSION: The board approved the purchase two conventional 72-passenger buses for a total of $180,808. Truck Sales and Service offered Jackson Local School District two buses at the same price as the 2022 Stark County Council of Governments bus bid.
OTHER ACTIONS:
- Approved the five-year forecast and sending it to the Ohio Department of Education as required.
- Awarded the general contract to Massillon Construction and Supply as the lowest responsible bidder for $434,815 for the Jackson Memorial Middle School Art Room and Team Meeting/Locker Room Project.
- Approved several overnight trips for the boys basketball to attend a basketball shootout, at Ohio State University; a scrimmage in Wheeling, West Virginia; and a tournament at Ohio State, all are scheduled for June.
- Approved several overnight trips for: the Speech and Debate National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, in July; an overnight trip for girls volleyball for varsity tournament at Ohio State in July; an overnight trip for girls volleyball for tournament at Cedar Point in late July; sixth grade trip to Camp Muskingum; and an eighth grade field trip to Washington, D.C.
UP NEXT: Meet 5 p.m. June 21 at Jackson High School
— Patricia Faulhaber | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/25/jackson-local-school-board-approves-buying-buses/9927315002/ | 2022-05-25T17:58:53Z |
A well-made nail file
If you enjoy doing manicures at home, you’ve probably accumulated a trove of polish and manicure tools. You likely use a nail file quite often, so it’s worth investing in one that is top quality. A well-made nail file with the correct grit can make or break a manicure, literally speaking. In fact, you can damage cuticles or shred nails if you’re not using the right one.
If you’re wondering what to look for in a quality nail file, take a look at this buying guide. We’re also sharing a few file recommendations at the end. Our top choice, Classy Lady Professional Crystal Nail File, is a popular pick for on-the-go manicures or touch-ups.
What to know before you buy a nail file
Salon vs. home manicures
Salon manicures can be stunning, especially those with fine detail and intricate artwork. Many consumers find manicures relaxing, especially when accompanied by a hand massage or paraffin wax. However, salon manicures are pricey if you get them done regularly.
Home manicures are affordable and easy to work into your schedule. Since you’re working at your own pace, home manicures can be relaxing as well. Doing your nails at home means you forgo the talent of an experienced nail artist— so you’ll need to brush up on your technique.
Types of nail files
It only takes a glance at the nail care aisle to know there’s a multitude of nail file types. To keep things simple, we’ve grouped them into categories based on their material.
Emery board: These affordable nail files are typically made of cardboard, so it comes as no surprise that they’re disposable. While they’re a solid choice if you’re on a budget, keep in mind they’re generally low quality and may damage nails.
Glass/crystal: Glass and crystal nail files feature fine grit that shapes nails without shredding them. They’re durable enough to last through years of use, so they’re one of the more expensive options.
Ceramic: Individuals with sensitive or mature skin benefit from using ceramic nail files. They’re extra-gentle and less likely to damage weak or brittle nails. These are more affordable than glass or crystal files, but they’re nowhere as durable.
Metal: Metal nail files are typically made with stainless steel. They’re undoubtedly durable, but they’re a bit harsh on nails and may cause the nail’s upper layers to peel or split.
Electric: Electric nail files, which resemble mini drills, are often used by professional manicurists. You can buy your own electric filer, though keep in mind it takes practice to avoid doing more harm than good.
What to look for in a quality nail file
Types of abrasive material
There are several types of abrasive materials for nail files. These include silicon carbide, aluminum oxide and garnet.
Silicon carbide is dense, durable and efficient, but it’s known to create a lot of dust. Some files combine silicon carbide with zinc stearate to cut down on dust. Aluminum oxide is less abrasive and is often preferred for natural nails. Garnet is both durable and affordable.
Nail file grit
Nail files are available in different grit levels, which determine how coarse or fine they are. Grit 80 and 100 are the coarsest, so they’re reserved for artificial nails. Grit 180 and 240 are best for natural nails, while grit 500 is the finest.
Nail file core
While outer materials matter the most when selecting a quality nail file, make sure to examine the nail file’s core to determine how durable or flexible it is. Wood core files aren’t very flexible and can be harsh on nails. Plastic is more flexible but may bend too much to control. There are also foam core files, which require additional pressure for effective filing.
How much you can expect to spend on nail files
Disposable nail files typically cost $5 or less, whereas crystal, ceramic and metal files run between $5-$30. Electric nail files have a broad range that starts at $20 and peaks at $250.
Nail file FAQ
Does my nail file need a sleeve?
A. It’s not necessary, but placing a nail file in a sleeve may contribute to its lifespan. As gritty as a nail file is, it can still sustain damage if it knocks against other items. Fortunately, many mid-to-high-priced nail files come with sleeves.
Does it matter what color my nail file is?
A. According to some home manicurists, selecting a nail file in a bold color makes it easier to see what you’re doing. It’s common to see glass and crystal files in bright colors like blue, purple or green.
What’s the best nail file to buy?
Top nail file
Classy Lady Professional Crystal Nail File
What you need to know: With fine craftsmanship and a protective case, this nail file is a favorite among commuters and travelers.
What you’ll love: Pointed tip is effective at navigating cuticles and contouring nails. Double-sided design offers two coarseness levels. Fortified in a hardening process so it won’t wear out any time soon.
What you should consider: A few consumers weren’t fans of the file’s texture.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top nail file for the money
Simax Crystal Glass Nail File Set
What you need to know: This affordable three-piece set includes files of different sizes for manicures and pedicures.
What you’ll love: Files work on natural and artificial nails. Gentle on sensitive and delicate skin. Grit levels are etched on glass for easy reference.
What you should consider: There’s a bit of a learning curve when it comes to using the largest file.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
AIRSEE Portable Electric Nail Drill
What you need to know: For professional results at home, many people turn to this portable drill file.
What you’ll love: Comes with a variety of attachments that handle all nail types. Motor is powerful enough for quick and efficient filing. Has an extra-long cord that won’t inhibit use.
What you should consider: Mixed reviews on how effective the device is at filing acrylics.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Jacksonville Business Journal credits homebuilder for outstanding workplace culture and extensive employee programs that has created an employer of choice
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mattamy Homes is pleased to announce that the company has been named one of the First Coast's Best Places to Work by the Jacksonville Business Journal.
- The First Coast's Best Places to Work winners are chosen based on an employee-survey process conducted by Quantum Workplace.
- Once nominated, companies must meet a threshold in employee participation – a percentage that varies based upon the size of the company – to be eligible to be honored.
- Companies receive the award because their organization received high marks in areas such as team effectiveness, trust with co-workers, manager effectiveness and work engagements.
"This recognition is particularly rewarding and meaningful as it's driven by the high marks our employees gave Mattamy on various elements of their work experience. As such it reflects our people's passion, dedication to customers and each other, and the kind of culture that we've built and live every single day," says Cliff Nelson, President of Mattamy's Jacksonville Division. "We're all very proud of this award, as everyone across our Division has played a role in creating a welcoming work environment and making Mattamy a best-in-class employer."
This year, the Journal is recognizing 60 businesses with local offices and operations in the First Coast region, representing a variety of industries, including real estate, life sciences, legal, finance and technology.
"This award is based on how a workforce feels about their organization and is a sign that the culture the company has created is valued by its employees. I want to congratulate the winners on achieving this distinction," said Jacksonville Business Journal Editor in Chief Timothy Gibbons.
Later this year, honorees including Mattamy Homes will be profiled and celebrated in a special issue of the Jacksonville Business Journal, as well as online, and at a golf tournament and awards reception at Queen's Harbor Yacht & Country Club on November 7, 2022.
For more information, see the Mattamy Homes Careers page.
Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across the United States and Canada. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In the United States, the company is represented in 11 markets – Dallas, Charlotte, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tucson, Jacksonville, Orlando (where its US head office is located), Tampa, Sarasota, Naples and Southeast Florida – and in Canada, its communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area, as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com for more information.
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FORT SMITH, Ark., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) will announce its second quarter 2022 financial results prior to the opening market on Friday, July 29, 2022. A conference call with company executives will be held that day at 9:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. CDT) to discuss these results. Interested parties are invited to listen by calling (800) 891-8357.
Following the call, a recorded playback will be available through the end of the day on September 15, 2022. To listen to the playback, dial (800) 633-8284 or (402) 977-9140 (for international callers). The conference ID for the playback is 22019591.
The call is being webcast and can be accessed live on ArcBest's website at arcb.com. A replay of the webcast can be accessed at ArcBest's website through September 15, 2022.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with nearly 15,000 employees across more than 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest leverages their full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' critical needs, each and every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.
Investor Relations Contact: David Humphrey
Title: Vice President – Investor Relations
Phone: 479-785-6200
Email: dhumphrey@arcb.com
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Stark County commissioners agree to seek 'age-friendly' designation from AARP
CANTON – Stark County wants to be designated as an "age-friendly" community.
County commissioners this week voted to sign a letter of commitment seeking the designation from the AARP. The vote was in response to a request last week by volunteers of the Age-Friendly Stark County Steering Committee to back its effort.
More:Volunteers seek AARP age-friendly designation for Stark County
Getting the designation doesn't mean the AARP endorses an "age-friendly" community as being a good place to live for older residents. It means the community seeks to provide amenities and services for older residents.
Getting the commissioners' signature starts the process. The committee must set up a panel or commission to plan "age-friendly" programs. It also must conduct an assessment of what the community needs to serve its seniors, which includes a survey of the older population.
The committee has estimated the cost of the assessment to be $14,700 to hire a consultant. Committee volunteers plans to ask the Stark Community Foundation to contribute toward that cost but not ask the taxpayers at this time.
The committee must come up with a plan based on the assessment to serve seniors, submit that plan for review by AARP and implement the plan.
The plan must address providing adequate outdoor spaces and buildings for people of all ages; educating seniors on the services and programs available; improving the ability of seniors to get jobs and take part in civic activities; promoting respect for people of all ages and including them in civic events; offering arts, entertainment, leisure, housing and safe neighborhoods; and provi transportation and walkable areas.
Reach Robert at robert.wang@cantonrep.com. Twitter: @rwangREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/17/stark-county-seeking-age-friendly-designation-aarp/7632743001/ | 2022-06-17T12:33:08Z |
Fans, friends pay tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John
(CNN) – There was a floral tribute for Olivia Newton-John Monday at her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Australian singer and actress died at her Southern California ranch Monday morning. She was 73 years old.
Over the last 30 years, she was treated for several bouts of cancer – most recently at the base of her spine.
The four-time Grammy winner rose to fame in 1978 after starring opposite John Travolta in the mega-popular movie musical “Grease.”
Travolta paid tribute to his former co-star with a post on Instagram that read:
My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!
Newton-John’s 1981 track “Physical” also went on to spend ten weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
She sold more than 100 million albums throughout her lengthy career.
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JINGGANGSHAN, China, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily:
Located in a remote mountainous area near Jiangxi's border with Hunan province, Jinggangshan is a well-known Red tourism destination in Ji'an city, Jiangxi province. Though it is also known as the cradle of the Chinese revolution, its remote location impeded its development as time passed.
In recent years, Jinggangshan has made good use of its historical resources to promote the local economy, such as Red tourism, modern industries, and modern agriculture. Thanks to the local government's efforts, the city was removed from the poverty list in February 2017, becoming one of the first county-level cities in the nation to be removed.
According to official data, the per capita disposable income of rural residents in Jinggangshan increased from 9,606 yuan ($1,433.56) in 2017 to 14,551 yuan in 2021, exemplifying the country's efforts to battle poverty.
Red tourism has become increasingly popular recently, and Jinggangshan has made use of its Red tourism and natural ecological resources to build tourism brands and promote rural vitalization.
Villagers in Shenshan village in Maoping town, Jinggangshan have tasted sweet success thanks to the local government's targeted poverty relief projects. In 2016, the village launched a project to build a beautiful countryside and develop rural tourism, and currently, it has been transformed from a poverty-stricken mountain village into a beautiful place full of life and vitality.
Relying on the industrial advantages of Ji'an, Jinggangshan has attached importance to developing digital information, new materials, and biomedicine industries.
In recent years, Jinggangshan National Economic and Technological Development Zone has accelerated its pace in developing the digital economy. Efforts have also been paid to facilitate the development of LED lighting, and intelligent hardware industries, as well as the intelligent terminals of the internet of things.
The zone has also been advancing its innovation-driven development strategy, focusing on cultivating high-level talent in the digital industry, and enhancing cooperation with scientific research institutions. According to official data, the business revenue of the zone's digital economy reached 46.6 billion yuan in 2021, which accounted for 43 percent of its total revenue.
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Eggland's Best Recognized for Seventeenth Consecutive Year by Leading Men's Magazine
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the Men's Health team showcased foods with the most protein, fiber and healthy fats to share how consumers can maintain a nutritious diet while staying within budget. After consulting dietitians and taste-testing each product to ensure a thorough review process, Men's Health has once again recognized Eggland's Best for its superior nutrition, naming Eggland's Best Eggs as the "Best Egg" in its 2022 Best Foods for Men Awards.
"Year over year we are honored to be recognized by the trusted Men's Health publication in its prestigious Best Foods for Men Awards," said Kurt Misialek, President and CEO of Eggland's Best. "We're committed to providing eggs with superior taste, quality and nutrition to ensure men and the entire family can enjoy their meals while staying healthy. Winning this award is a sign of our dedication to that commitment."
Compared to ordinary eggs at the grocery store, Eggland's Best eggs contain six times more Vitamin D, 25% less saturated fat, more than double the Omega-3s and Vitamin B12 and ten times more Vitamin E. The superior nutrition of Eggland's Best is due to its proprietary all-vegetarian hen feed that contains healthy grains, canola oil and a wholesome supplement of rice bran, alfalfa, sea kelp and Vitamin E. In addition, independent testing has revealed that Eggland's Best eggs have stronger shells than ordinary eggs, which leads to less breakage and helps them stay fresher longer.
"Eggland's Best eggs are a staple ingredient in my household that I incorporate in my meals due to their exceptional nutrition," said Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Dalina Soto. "With six times more Vitamin D, ten times more Vitamin E, and 25 percent less saturated fat, I only recommend Eggland's Best eggs to my clients to ensure their whole family is getting essential vitamins and nutrients."
Eggland's Best eggs have been the recipient of more than 100 awards and honors for the product's superior taste, nutrition, freshness and variety. For more information on Eggland's Best eggs and delicious recipes, visit www.egglandsbest.com.
Eggland's Best is the #1 branded egg in the U.S. and is an excellent source of Vitamins D, B12, E, B5 and riboflavin. Eggland's Best eggs have six times more Vitamin D, more than double the Omega-3s, 10 times more Vitamin E and 25% less saturated fat than ordinary eggs. Eggland's Best's patented method of production and verification ensures that every Eggland's Best egg has these superior qualities. Independent testing has also confirmed that Eggland's Best eggs stay fresher longer than ordinary eggs. The distinctive "EB" stamp on the shell assures consumers and food service customers that Eggland's Best eggs meet the highest production and safety standards.
Eggland's Best was voted "America's Most Trusted Egg Brand" by American shoppers in the BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards; "America's Most Recommended™ Eggs" by women in the Women's Choice Awards; and "Product of the Year." In addition, Eggland's Best has received more than 100 awards and honors from trusted publications, such as Prevention Magazine, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Taste of Home, Women's Health, and many others.
Eggland's Best's hens are fed a strictly controlled proprietary, high-quality all-vegetarian diet, which results in a better-tasting, more nutritious egg that stays fresher longer. Eggland's Best eggs are available in large, extra-large, jumbo, cage free, organic, hard-cooked, cage free hard-cooked, organic hard-cooked, liquid egg whites, various frozen varieties and are certified Kosher. For more information, visit www.egglandsbest.com.
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Charlotte County fire department responds to structural fire
Published: May. 28, 2022 at 3:30 PM EDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Charlotte County fire department responded to a structural fire that happened earlier today regarding an inflamed residential two-story home.
Members of the fire department arrived at the scene to find the front of the home was engulfed in flames and smoke.
The team made efforts to try and put the fire out while waiting for reinforcements to arrive.
No injuries from either the fire department or the residents of the home have been reported.
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PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I get frequent neck and back pain caused by my job," said the inventor from Oakland, Calif. "I thought of this idea to help decrease tension in the neck, helping make life more manageable."
He invented the patent-pending BACK DANCER that helps diminish pain throughout the body including the back, shoulders and neck. This device offer pressure to release muscular tension and stimulate blood flow to eliminate the pain. It would be practical, convenient, and reasonably priced. Additionally, this device would allow the user to provide relief at home and while traveling.
The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SFO-851, 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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Making a market-oriented, community-focused and law-based business climate to meet the highest global standards
QINGDAO, China, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3rd Qingdao Multinationals Summit, hosted by the Information Office of the People's Government of Shandong Province, came to a successful conclusion on June 20-21, 2022. A total of 99 foreign investment projects covering new-generation IT, renewable energies, new materials, high-end equipment manufacturing and chemical engineering, among other sectors, were signed during the summit, with a total value of US$15.6 billion, a year on year increase of 31.4%. The amount of contracted foreign capital reached US$5.31 billion.
During the summit, the local government and China's Ministry of Commerce held a symposium with multinational companies to widely solicit opinions and suggestions and discuss the possible opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
Shandong Provincial Party Secretary Li Ganjie said that despite the COVID-19 pandemic having had a certain impact on investment from multinationals and other foreign companies, the fundamentals of China's economy remain unchanged with a long-term positive and resilient outlook. The province is now working to upgrade existing policies and enhance industrial and supply chains to ensure the stability of production and operations and to assure that goods produced are delivered on schedule, so that multinational companies can enjoy peace of mind while investing and expanding business in the region.
Zhou Naixiang, Shandong Provincial Deputy Party Secretary and Governor, said that the province is committed to raising the efficiency and the convenience of government services to the highest global standards, in a move to make its business-friendly environment more market-oriented, law-based and aligned with international levels for the facilitation of development and cooperation.
Sheng Qiuping, Vice Minister of Commerce, said that China has entered a new stage of development and will provide new opportunities to multinational companies by creating a new development framework, negotiating and signing free trade agreements, and facilitating a digital, green and low-carbon economy.
Thirteen representatives from multinational companies, among them, Microsoft Greater China chairman & CEO and corporate SVP Hou Yang, Panasonic Corporation global VP Tetsuro Homma, Nestle Greater China VP of Group Affairs and Sustainability Fang Juntao, Linde Greater China VP of Clean Hydrogen Energy Hu Bei, and Air Products China VP Feng Yan, put forward their ideas on deepening practical cooperation at the symposium.
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Vancouver, BC, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MANTARO PRECIOUS METALS CORP. (TSXV: MNTR) (OTCQB: MSLVF) (FSE: 9TZ) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed its initial diamond drill program on multiple prospects at its highly prospective Golden Hill Property, located in Bolivia.
- 21 diamond drill holes completed for a total of 3,009 meters at the La Escarcha Gold deposit as well as the Gabby, Brownfield and Westfield prospects.
- Drilling at La Escarcha Gold deposit successfully intercepted down dip extensions of multiple gold bearing quartz veins to depths of 225 meters beneath surface.
- Scout diamond drilling Gabby, Brownfield and Westfield prospects intersected anticipated quartz veins and silicified fluid pathways below surface.
- Assays pending for all diamond drill holes.
Craig Hairfield, Chief Executive Officer of the Company states, "Our initial drill program at Golden Hill met our objective to confirm that the La Escarcha gold bearing structures continue at depth. Scout drilling to the south (Gabby and Brownfield prospects) and southwest (Westfield prosect) intersected quartz vein targets reaffirming our belief that the Golden Hill vein system is open along strike for several kilometers. We are excited to prove that Golden Hill is a typical greenstone hosted gold system, which traditionally contain deposits occurring in clusters along regional structures over strike lengths of several kilometers and depths of >1 kilometers."
Drilling at La Escarcha targeted down dip extensions of historically mined veins at La Escarcha open pit, aiming to confirm high-grade gold mineralization beneath the extent of historic mining (ie. below 60 meter depth). Drilling successfully intercepted broad multiphase quartz shear zones typical of greenstone hosted orogenic gold deposits. The program has also confirmed down dip extensions of the historically mined C1, C2, C3, and C4 gold bearing quartz shear zones at La Escarcha gold deposit, to depths of 225 meters beneath surface.
After drilling completed at La Escarcha, Mantaro carried out a scout diamond drill program to test the southern strike extensions of the Golden Hill vein system, beneath areas with historic surface workings, at the Gabby and Brownfield prospects. Drilling also targeted gold mineralization across the parallel vein swarm located directly west of La Escarcha at the Westfield prospect.
Samples are presently being prepared at ALS in Oruro (Bolivia) for assay by screen fire at ALS Loughreah (Ireland). All assays are pending. Drilling by Leduc was much faster than anticipated with excellent core recovery and overall quality. As such, Mantaro is electing to temporarily suspend drilling until all assays are received. Assay results will assist Mantaro in designing the next phase of drilling, which will seek to further define the potential depth of the gold system at La Escarcha as well as the potential for other deposits along trend to the north and south.
Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. is a British Columbia company that holds a diversified portfolio of gold and silver focused mineral properties in Bolivia and Peru. The Company's holds an option to acquire up to an 80% interest in the advanced Golden Hill Property ("Golden Hill"), located in the underexplored, orogenic Bolivia Shield, Bolivia.
The Company also has a 100% interest in the high-grade Santas Gloria Silver Property as well as a 100% interest in each of the San Jose, La Purisima, Cerro Luque and Huaranay Properties (collectively, the "Silver Properties"). The Silver Properties are located in Peru.
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Company's limited operating history and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Resulting Issuer undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Dataminr adds cybersecurity industry pioneer Dave DeWalt to lead its corporate market advisory board and enters new strategic partnership with NightDragon to further accelerate its rapid client growth across corporate enterprises
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dataminr, the world's leading real-time information discovery platform, today announced a new strategic advisory partnership with NightDragon, a dedicated cybersecurity, safety, security and privacy investment and advisory firm, to further turbocharge its growth and drive meaningful impact for corporate enterprises facing growing challenges at the intersection of cyber and physical security.
As part of this partnership, NightDragon will bring to bear decades of experience from its broad network of advisors and internal team of industry experts, who will work with Dataminr to rapidly expand the use of their pioneering products by CISOs and CSOs across global enterprises, forge new strategic partnerships, and conduct joint webinars and studies on emerging trends in cyber and physical security, and cyber-physical threat fusion solutions.
Additionally, NightDragon Founder and Managing Director and cybersecurity industry luminary Dave DeWalt will also form and lead Dataminr's new Corporate Market Advisory Board of top industry leaders from the fields of physical security, cyber security, and reputation risk. Together, this Board will provide ongoing strategic guidance to Dataminr, assist the company in further expanding its client foothold across global enterprises, and help to unlock the full potential of its real-time information discovery platform across a growing set of corporate use cases.
"In today's world, we are facing greater cyber and physical threats than ever before, reinforcing the need for faster response, more effective risk mitigation and stronger crisis management for corporate enterprises around the world. Dataminr is uniquely positioned to solve these challenges with our real-time AI Platform and, with the help of NightDragon and our new corporate market advisory board chaired by Dave DeWalt, we can establish ourselves as the leader in the emerging space of converged cyber-physical security," said Ted Bailey, Founder and CEO of Dataminr.
"Over the last few years, we have seen the fusion of cyber and physical coming together, demanding a new generation of real-time risk mitigation tools. The NightDragon team and I look forward to working closely with the Dataminr team to bring to market the industry's first cyber-physical threat fusion solution to CISOs and CSOs and further establish the company as the clear market leader in this emerging field," said Dave DeWalt, Founder and Managing Director, NightDragon. DeWalt brings more than 25 years of experience leading both early-stage innovators and Fortune 500 organizations including as CEO of McAfee, FireEye and Documentum, where he collectively drove more than $20B of shareholder value.
Today's announcement aligns with a year of significant growth for Dataminr. Following its successful $475M growth capital financing in 2021 at a $4.1B valuation, Dataminr acquired WatchKeeper, an innovative geovisualization platform, and Krizo, a real-time crisis response platform–– both of which are now fully integrated into Dataminr Pulse and available to customers. With these capabilities integrated into Pulse, corporate enterprises now have the tools to both seamlessly contextualize and take rapid action on the realtime events and critical information discovered by Dataminr. Today, Dataminr's Pulse product is leveraged by nearly two-thirds of the Fortune 50 and half of the Fortune 100 across sectors spanning financial services, insurance, healthcare, technology, energy, retail, consumer goods, transportation and logistics, and more.
ABOUT DATAMINR
Dataminr delivers the earliest warnings on high impact events and critical information far in advance of other sources. Recognized as one of the world's leading AI businesses, Dataminr enables faster response, more effective risk mitigation and stronger crisis management for public and private sector organizations spanning global corporations, first responders, NGOs, and newsrooms. Recently valued at $4.1B, Dataminr is one of New York's top private technology companies, with 900+ employees across eight global offices.
Since its founding in 2009, Dataminr has created the world's leading real-time information discovery platform, which detects digital patterns of emerging events and critical information from public data signals. Today, Dataminr's leading AI platform performs trillions of daily computations across billions of public data inputs from over 300,000 unique public data sources. The company has been recognized for its groundbreaking AI platform and rapid revenue growth by Forbes AI 50 and Deloitte Fast 500, and has been named to Forbes Cloud 100 for five consecutive years.
Alongside Dataminr's corporate product, Dataminr Pulse, the company provides public sector organizations with its First Alert product for first response, including the United Nations, which relies on First Alert in over 100 countries. Dataminr for News is used by more than 650 newsrooms and by over 30,000 journalists worldwide.
Contact: media@dataminr.com
About NightDragon
NightDragon is an investment and advisory firm focused on growth and late-stage investments within the cybersecurity, safety, security and privacy industries. Its platform and vast industry network provide unparalleled threat insights, deal flow, market leverage and operating expertise to drive portfolio company growth and increase shareholder value. Founded by Dave DeWalt, the NightDragon team has more than 25 years of operational and market expertise leading technology companies such as Documentum, EMC, Siebel Systems (Oracle), McAfee, Mandiant, Avast and FireEye. Read more about NightDragon at www.nightdragon.com.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian state attorney general on Wednesday declined to pardon a mother convicted almost 20 years ago of smothering her four children to death and instead ordered a new inquiry into whether there could be a medical explanation for the tragedies.
The inquiry will be the second in three years into scientific evidence that all four of Kathleen Folbigg’s children may have died of natural causes.
A growing number of scientists say Folbigg, now 54, could be the victim of a tragic miscarriage of justice.
The schism between legal and scientific opinion has grown with advancements in genetic research since 2003, when Folbigg was convicted on three charges of murder and one of manslaughter.
A petition to the New South Wales state governor in March last year calling for Folbigg to be pardoned “based on significant positive evidence of natural causes of death” was signed by 90 scientists, medical practitioners and related professionals, including two Nobel laureates.
Attorney General Mark Speakman, who advises the governor on such petitions, said on Wednesday the case requires a transparent response rather than a pardon.
“I can well understand why members of the public may shake their heads and roll their eyes in disbelief about the number of chances that Ms. Folbigg has had to clear her name, and (ask) why does the justice system allow someone who has been convicted of … multiple homicides get another go,” Speakman said.
“Certainly there is enough of a question or doubt that this new scientific evidence raises that justifies some form of intervention,” Speakman added.
Folbigg was sentenced to 30 years in prison and will become eligible for parole in 2028. None of her children survived to a second birthday.
Her first child, Caleb, was born in 1989 and died 19 days later in what a court determined to be the lesser crime of manslaughter. Her second child, Patrick, was 8 months old when he died in 1991. Two years later, Sarah died at 10 months. In 1999, Folbigg’s fourth child, Laura, died at 19 months.
An autopsy found Laura had myocarditis — an inflammation of heart muscle that can be fatal. Patrick suffered epilepsy and his death was attributed to an airway obstruction due to a seizure and an infection. The other two deaths were recorded as sudden infant death syndrome.
The criminal case against Folbigg was circumstantial and relied on interpretations of vague entries she made in diaries, one of which her estranged husband read and reported to police.
In addition to the new scientific evidence, Folbigg’s lawyer, Rhanee Rego, said she expects the new inquiry will consider reports from psychiatrists, psychologists and linguists that say there were no murder confessions in the diaries.
“We are confident that the overwhelming evidence will finally free Kathleen Folbigg and prove her innocence,” Rego said in a statement.
Speakman said he declined an invitation from the Australian Academy of Science, an independent organization representing scientists, for an explanation of the evidence against Folbigg’s guilt.
Academy chief executive Anna-Maria Arabia said she respects the government’s decision to hold a second inquiry despite many scientists agreeing there is “overwhelming evidence to justify Ms. Folbigg’s immediate release.”
In 2015, Folbigg’s lawyers successfully petitioned for a judicial investigation of her convictions based on concerns raised by several forensic pathologists.
Retired Justice Reginald Blanch concluded in 2019 that Folbigg was “untruthful” and “unbelievable” in attempts to obscure her guilt.
Blanch also heard fresh evidence from Carola Vinuesa, co-director of the Australian National University’s Center for Personalized Immunology, that both girls and their mother shared a recently discovered genetic mutation that is linked to abnormal heartbeats and sudden death in children.
In 2020, the cardiology journal Europace from Oxford University Press published findings by 27 scientists from Australia, the United States, Canada, France, Denmark and Italy describing the genetic mutation in the Folbigg girls. The team also reported that the boys carried different and rare variants of a gene that when defective causes mice to die young from epileptic fits.
Retired New South Wales Chief Justice Tom Bathurst will conduct the new inquiry. He could potentially recommend that Folbigg be pardoned or her convictions be quashed, Speakman said.
“Whatever the outcome of this inquiry, it is an extraordinary tragedy,” Speakman said. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/new-inquiry-into-australian-mother-convicted-of-4-homicides/ | 2022-05-19T08:49:50Z |
Arçelik CEO Hakan Bulgurlu's keynote speech urges businesses to innovate for sustainable change to protect the natural world from environmental decline
BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arçelik, the global household appliances manufacturer and parent company of 12 leading home appliance brands, including two of Europe's well known brands, Beko and Grundig, keynoted at IFA 2022 calling for sector-wide action to tackle climate change.
In his keynote speech, Mr Bulgurlu spoke of the challenge facing the corporate world, highlighting that rising business innovation has led to more consumption, thus contributing to environmental stress.
Mr Bulgurlu believes that getting this balance right is the purpose of innovation, to create tailored technological solutions to the world's environmental challenges. The clean energy transition, the development of regulated, transparent carbon markets, and the phasing out of coal by 2050 were all stressed as essential climate actions the world needs to take if it is to stand any chance of keeping the 1.5C goal alive.
Arçelik's CEO spoke proudly of the corporation's steely focus on hitting many ambitious climate targets, imploring that the 2050 target date for Net Zero is not an abstract international exercise, but about the lives of every living species on the planet.
Protecting water supply has never been more urgent in a warming world
The event also saw Arçelik launch a new technology designed to tackle household water waste. The new cutting edge SaveWater technology in dishwasher and tumble dryer-washing machine couple, unveiled exclusively for the first time at IFA Berlin, has been crafted to provide perfect cleaning, while helping households use water more efficiently.
The enhanced dishwasher technology saves the last rinsing water in the cycle to be used in the beginning of the next wash. While the SaveWater technology in the tumble dryer-washing machine couple saves up to 5.2 litres of water per load, the dishwasher uses only 6.9 litres of water to wash a full load with 16 place settings capacity, saving 2.6 litres of water every wash whilst offering the lowest water consumption in the Beko range. Developed with water efficiency at heart, the new SaveWater line by Beko gives back a total of up to 7.8 litres of water at every cycle, to you and the world*.
In addition to championing resource efficient innovations, Arçelik also leverages the latest technologies across its own production operations to identify water risks and increase efficiency. Over the past 12 years, Arçelik has saved 2.17 million cubic metres of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 2.7 million Turkish households.
Additionally, Arçelik collaborates with both global and local partners, to engage communities and promote sustainable water management. This year, Arçelik is proud to commence its partnership with Water.org, to fund water access projects in Kenya to empower local communities and make a lasting impact to provide water and sanitation solutions.
Hakan Bulgurlu, Chief Executive Officer, Arçelik, said: "Our planet is in a state of climate emergency. Humanity stands at a crossroads in the history of our planet that will define us as a generation of doers or naysayers. At a time like this, sustainability should be a mandatory business model and not merely a cost driver.
"All of us in this industry need to prioritise innovation and commit to inventing technologies that make a real difference to energy, water, and environmental issues.
"At Arçelik we want to use our global status and resources to drive the international agenda for climate protection, greater product efficiencies, and durability to help us all get richer, without making our planet far poorer. The SaveWater product line demonstrates our ambition to be the world's most sustainable brand and embrace innovative technologies that will benefit people across the world.
"It's time to step up to the challenge, the reward for our collective climate action will be our security as a viable industry operating in stable markets where people are free to grow their businesses, their families, and their communities without the risk of climate catastrophe looming large on the horizon."
Arçelik is constantly innovating to meet the challenges of the 21st century, from resource efficiency to waste management and recycling. This also includes its approach to environmentally-friendly packaging alternatives. In 2021, Arçelik used 324 tons of 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard and 40 tons of molded pulp instead of EPS in the cooker, hood, small domestic appliances, and consumer electronics categories. Arçelik is the first home appliance manufacturer worldwide to offer a major domestic appliances line-up with EPS-free packaging.
These far-reaching commitments and actions have earned Arçelik important industry accolades, including being listed as the first and only Turkish manufacturer in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third year in a row and acknowledged by the FTSE4Good and BIST Indexes.
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About Arçelik
With over 40,000 employees throughout the world, Arçelik's global operations including sales and marketing offices in 52 countries, and 28 production facilities in 9 countries with 12 brands (Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance, Voltas Beko). As Europe's second-largest white goods company by market share (based on volumes), Arçelik reached a consolidated turnover of 6.5 billion Euros in 2021. Arçelik's 28 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe, are home to over 2,200 researchers and hold more than 3,000 international patent applications to date. In 2021, Arçelik achieved the highest score in the DHP Household Durables category for the 3rd year in a row in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Through its leadership position in sustainability and credible decarbonization roadmap for achieving net zero, Arçelik became the first and only company from its industry to receive the Terra Carta Seal by HRH Prince of Wales. Arçelik's mission is 'Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.'
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Holly Marie Clouse, a baby who went missing after her parents were killed in Texas, has been found alive more than 40 years later, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced in a press release.
The Houston Chronicle reports Holly Marie and her parents, Harold Dean Clouse, 21, and Tina Gail Clouse, 17, vanished abruptly in 1980. The couple had just moved to Texas from Volusia County, Florida so Harold could pursue carpentry work. Their daughter was born in Texas, according to KHOU.
In 1981, a dog discovered the couple’s remains in some woods in Harris County.
The couple died violently, according to the newspaper. Authorities said Harold Clouse had been beaten, bound and gagged. Tina Clouse had been strangled. There was no sign of a baby, and the couples’ identities remained a mystery.
The Clouse’s bodies were exhumed in 2011. Then in 2021, they were identified with new DNA technology.
As of this writing, no arrests have been made in their deaths.
This week, authorities announced they found their daughter. They said Holly Marie, now 42, is alive and well, and living in Oklahoma. Investigators visited her at her workplace on Tuesday, her father’s birthday, and informed her of the case. Hours later, she met her family on a Zoom call, the Chronicle reported.
“Finding Holly is a birthday present from heaven since we found her on Junior’s birthday,” her grandmother, Donna Casasanta said, in a statement released by a family spokeswoman. “I prayed for more than 40 years for answers and the Lord has revealed some of it.”
“I believe Tina is finally resting in peace knowing Holly is reuniting with her family,” Sherry Green, Holly’s aunt said, according to KHOU.
Holly has five children and two infant grandchildren, according to the Chronicle.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office in Florida worked with Texas authorities and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help reunite the family.
“It’s one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever been a part of,” Det. Steve Wheeler of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said. “It’s a once in a lifetime thing to play even a small part in reuniting a family after 40 years.”
The investigation into the murders of Tina and Dean Clouse is ongoing. Authorities are asking those with more information about the case to contact Sgt. Rachel Kading at the Texas Office of the Attorney General’s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit at coldcaseunit@oag.texas.gov or 512-936-0742.
The cold case and missing persons investigation was done in collaboration with the Texas Attorney General’s Office Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit, the Lewisville Police Department, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the release said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/baby-holly-found-alive-40-years-after-florida-couple-murdered-in-texas-woods/ | 2022-06-09T17:17:49Z |
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc., an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers, has appointed Matthew Ruble, M.D., a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, as Chief Medical Officer, reporting directly to DBH President & CEO John Peloquin.
Dr. Ruble (pronounced "roo-ble") has extensive experience as a physician in private, commercial and public practice, a medical school and residency leader and educator and an executive with healthcare providers. Most recently, he served as Lead Medical Director for Humana where he worked for seven years and created an innovative model of integrated medical and behavioral health and directed the clinical Utilization Management for Behavioral Health.
Previously, he worked for 14 years at Cambridge Health Alliance, a division of Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, where he served as Associate Training Director for the residency program with duties of oversight of the curriculum, clinical rotations, supervision of teaching and clinical staff and residents' recruitment, quality initiatives, productivity, and integrated behavioral and primary care practices.
With the increasing integration of clinical practices with telehealth to provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare, Dr. Ruble envisions one of his objectives as Chief Medical Officer as strengthening the alliance between patient and provider.
"Measuring the strength of this alliance will be one of the most powerful predictors of outcomes. To that end, my goal is to provide evidence-based behavioral health treatment for all those who need it by expanding the access points in our current healthcare system, including telehealth, primary care practices and even schools," he says.
He endorses the concept of creating a universal mental health exam for children. Given the recent advisory by U.S. Surgeon General on the nation's youth mental health crisis, Dr. Ruble says the need is urgent for creating such an annual exam that would complement the recommended annual physical exams given to school age children.
"The pandemic has underscored how we need to assess mental as well physical development in children of all ages. Providing a standardized mental exam that could be administered by behavioral health clinicians, pediatricians and or primary care providers would go a long way in improving the mental health challenges experienced by youth, which existed long before COVID-19," he says. " The mass murder of elementary school students in Uvalde, Texas – the 27th mass shooting at a school in the U.S. this year – demands the need to think in new ways of providing mental health support to our youth and families."
The opioid drug overdose crisis has continued to expand even as it's been overshadowed over the past two years by the pandemic, he says. The CDC recently issued a report that overdose deaths in 2021 from drugs increased 15 percent over the previous year to a record number of 107, 622. "There is a 60-to-80 percent comorbidity rate between substance use disorder and mental illness," he notes. Efficacious, evidence-based treatments exist for behavioral illnesses, substance use disorders and the combination of the two.
Dr. Ruble, a native of Iowa, holds a medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, internship and residency in adult psychiatry from Harvard Medical School's Cambridge Health Alliance. He also completed his Chief Residency in Advanced Psychopharmacology and a Fellowship in Medical Education from Harvard Medical School.
Says DBH President & CEO John Peloquin, "Later this year Discovery Behavioral Health will unveil a new integrated healthcare model that will seamlessly integrate the best of telehealth and in-person patient visits. Dr. Ruble's experience as a practicing psychiatrist, a teacher and a healthcare provider executive is foundational for meeting our goal of providing best outcomes for the treatment of eating, mental health and substance use disorders."
Everyone deserves a happy, rewarding life. That's why Discovery Behavioral Health has worked to make evidence-based, outcome driven healthcare accessible and affordable since inception. With a full continuum of care – detoxification, medical residences, residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient, psychiatric and addiction medicine, TMS, virtual and telehealth services, we strive to offer the right care at the right time for adults or teens struggling with mental health, substance use or eating disorders. We are a contracted provider with 100 payers and other managed care organizations. Our portfolio of more than 130 treatment centers includes service lines in successful operation since 1985. When treatment is complete, our patients become part of Discovery's growing family of alumni, connected through free aftercare programs, support groups, activities, and a caring community. Because when quality behavioral healthcare is within reach, so is happiness.
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Vlad Jr. scratched by Blue Jays with sore left wrist
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays scratched slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from their starting lineup. Guerrero was in the Blue Jays’ initial lineup as the designated hitter before being removed about 2 1/2 hours before the first pitch against the Los Angeles Angels. Sportsnet reported Guerrero has soreness in his left wrist. Guerrero went 2 for 12 in the first three games of the series in Anaheim, where he spent many summers growing up while his father played for the Angels. Guerrero homered off the left field pole against Shohei Ohtani on Thursday. Guerrero has missed only one previous game this season. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/29/vlad-jr-scratched-by-blue-jays-with-sore-left-wrist/ | 2022-05-29T19:58:35Z |
At 742 Main St.
MONTEVALLO, Ala., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, which has more than a dozen outpatient clinics throughout the Birmingham region, opened its newest one today at 742 Main St..
The clinic is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. To make an appointment, call 205-664-5863 or visit drayerpt.com.
Drayer offers in-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. They include manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation programs.
Clinic director Christene Teague earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a master's degree in physical therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she played soccer.
The clinic staff also includes physical therapist Zach Dedman. He earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Huntingdon College, where he played soccer. He earned a doctoral degree in physical therapy from South College-Knoxville.
Drayer's other area clinics include Calera, Alabaster and Bessemer, among 25 in Alabama. Sister company BenchMark Physical Therapy operates 10 clinics in the Birmingham region.
Drayer, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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AP source: Saints, DB P.J. Williams agree on 1-year deal
By BRETT MARTEL
AP Sports Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with the decision says the New Orleans Saints are bringing back veteran defensive back P.J. Williams on a one-year contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the agreement has not been announced. Williams was drafted by New Orleans in the third round in 2015. He’s a versatile defender who played primarily as a safety last season and intercepted a career-high three passes. The move gives Saints first-year coach Dennis Allen a player whose career he’s helped develop as New Orleans’ defensive coordinator for the previous six-plus seasons. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/02/ap-source-saints-db-p-j-williams-agree-on-1-year-deal/ | 2022-04-03T03:35:15Z |
(NewsNation) — The Internal Revenue Service’s budget is set to increase by nearly $80 billion over the next decade as part of Senate Democrats’ new climate, health and tax plan that President Joe Biden signed Tuesday.
The majority of that funding, about $45.6 billion, will go toward tax enforcement efforts. This will mostly be in the form of additional staff who will be focused on auditing the wealthiest Americans, according to Democratic lawmakers.
Under the new package, estimates suggest the IRS could hire as many as 87,000 employees over the next 10 years, but that total is not limited to auditors.
Republican lawmakers were quick to criticize the plan, claiming that an increase in IRS agents focused on enforcement will lead to more burdensome tax audits for middle-class Americans.
But the Biden administration has pushed back on that narrative, insisting that those who make under $400,000 a year won’t be more likely to face an audit than in recent years. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, whose department oversees the IRS, echoed that assurance last week.
“The IRS has essentially been decimated over the last decade and it’s to the detriment of regular taxpayers and to the benefit of people who are cheating the system,” said Seth Hanlon, a senior fellow and tax expert at the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank.
Hanlon believes the new funding will help close the tax gap — the average annual value of unpaid federal taxes — and modernize an agency that has become known for its terrible customer service.
In tax year 2019, just under 84% of taxes owed were actually paid or collected, resulting in nearly $554 billion in unpaid taxes, according to the Treasury Department.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the renewed emphasis on enforcement will bring in an additional $204 billion in revenue, a net savings of $124 billion. Other estimates suggest the real revenue impact may be closer to $400 billion.
The new package is expected to plug holes in an agency that has seen its budget decline more than 15% over the past 10 years, even as the number of people filing taxes has increased.
What are the 87,000 new hires for?
About 80,000 people work for the IRS today. Add another 87,000 employees and that means the IRS is set to double its staff over the next 10 years, right? Not quite.
Enforcement staffing has fallen by 30% since 2010 and the agency has lost approximately 50,000 agents over the past five years due to attrition, according to the IRS.
For that reason, many of the new hires will fill existing vacant positions. In fact, the IRS estimates that it will need to hire an additional 52,000 employees over the next six years just to maintain current staffing levels.
Along with enforcement staff, the IRS plans to hire customer service representatives to help taxpayers navigate the system and IT professionals to update outdated computer systems.
The agency hasn’t said specifically how many people it intends to hire with the new funding. The 87,000 number comes from a Treasury Department estimate in a report from May 2021.
Audits of the wealthy have declined in recent years
Audit rates for all income levels have dropped since 2010, but data shows those declines are especially pronounced among the wealthy.
The audit rate for Americans making more than $5 million a year fell from 16% in 2010 to just over 2% in 2019, according to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
That decline reflects a lack of resources, said Hanlon, who noted that auditing those with higher earnings tends to be far more complex.
“These audits are extremely technical and complicated and the IRS — especially with a lot of retirements of their most experienced personnel — badly lacks the ability to thoroughly audit wealthy people and large corporations,” he said.
The GAO’s analysis found that audits for those making $5 million or more have become increasingly time-consuming over the past decade.
The average number of hours spent per audit for those making $5 million or more went from 20 hours in 2010 to nearly 60 hours in 2021.
Others more skeptical
Other experts predict those making less than $400,000 will have to face more audits in order to meet the revenue projections, casting doubt on the Biden administration’s promises.
“Returning to 2010 audit rates for all individuals making over $400,000 would generate only 28%, or $9.9 billion, out of the estimated $35.3 billion in new IRS enforcement revenues in 2031,” wrote Rachel Greszler, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.
The same GAO report that found a declining audit rate for wealthy Americans over the past decade also determined that between 2010 and 2021, “the majority of the total amount of recommended additional tax came from audits of taxpayers with incomes below $200,000.”
It remains to be seen whether the IRS can achieve the forecasted revenue gains without increasing audit rates among those who make less than $400,000. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/is-the-irs-about-to-double-in-size-not-exactly/ | 2022-08-17T20:37:31Z |
VORTEX is a Key Component of VIVOTEK's Development Strategy, Which Focuses on Centralizing Information, Data, and Video Content in a Secure Storage Space and Breaking Free from Conventional Spatiotemporal Restrictions to Enhance Security and Efficiency
TAIPEI, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VIVOTEK (TWSE: 3454), the global leading IP surveillance solution provider, is proud to announce the launch its highly anticipated cloud-based video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), VORTEX, in the United States, marking not only the company's grand debut in the subscriptions market but also its ability to consolidate camera, app, web, cloud and deep learning technology into a cohesive and powerful AI surveillance solution.
To celebrate the successful launch of VORTEX and rapidly gain market exposure, VIVOTEK is offering its VORTEX video management software and cloud storage service for free license with any VORTEX cameras purchased between September 1 and December 31, 2022.
"VORTEX is a major breakthrough of VIVOTEK end-to-end surveillance solution for VSaaS," explained ShengFu Cheng, VIVOTEK Vice President of Strategic Business. "It's also VIVOTEK's first step in transitioning to a subscription-based model. VORTEX provides intelligent and easy-to-use data analysis services. What's more, its hybrid cloud architecture allows it to transcend conventional storage frameworks. No longer is dedicated video management software or centralized management systems required to manage and process video data. Now, video data can be stored and analyzed via edge computing directly within the camera and backup in the cloud, significantly reducing time, cost, and bandwidth limitations of the past."
"Receive push notifications of deep-learning-based events on your smart device in real-time to never miss important messages again. With VORTEX, a highly integrated cloud services, managing a surveillance system is more effective and easier than ever before."
The five advantages of VORTEX for SMB expansion:
- Wide Camera Selection: 2-12 MP resolution, bullet, dome, turret, and 360 degree fisheye camera from entry level to high end model to meet different budget limitation and installation scenarios.
- Crystal Clear Image Quality: Smart IR and WDR technologies to greatly elevate visibility in the most demanding environments.
- Edge AI Analytics: Intelligent object recognition technology to accurately detect intrusion, line-crossing, and loitering detection of people and vehicles; with real-time notifications.
- Hassle-Free, Zero Configuration: Install the system app by scanning a QR code and enjoy automatic firmware and AI software updates.
- Trustworthy and Reliable: Locally designed, produced, and manufactured in Taiwan, VIVOTEK has built a strong brand reputation over its 22 years in the IP surveillance industry.
VORTEX features powerful AI video analysis technologies, upgraded real-time detection and post-hoc search functionality, state-of-the-art deep search algorithms to convert metadata into searchable and quantifiable information and refine people, vehicle, and environment detection accuracy over time. In addition to real-time alerts, VORTEX is capable of sieving through big data to identify or follow past events, and its hybrid cloud architecture allows for unlimited cloud archive, automatic backup, event management and instant sharing. All of these features are merged seamlessly to maximize operational efficiency and storage reliability while minimizing network interruptions and downtime.
VORTEX is a comprehensive end-to-end AI surveillance solution that seamlessly integrates deep-learning-based network cameras, cloud video management software, and cater to the diverse needs of VIVOTEK customers. Product training courses are also available to ensure the best surveillance experience.
For more information, please visit the official VORTEX website: https://vortex.vivotek.com/ .
About VIVOTEK Inc.
VIVOTEK Inc. (TAIEX: 3454) was listed on the TWSE in 2011, and we have established offices in the U.S., Netherlands, India, Mexico, and Japan. As one of the world's most trusted IP surveillance solutions provider, we deliver intelligent security, control, and management for a safer society. With more than 20 years at the forefront of the industry, we've driven breakthroughs in R&D, and built a solid technological foundation for the industry. Via a global network of countries, we serve system integrators building intelligent solutions for end-users around the world.
Founded in Taiwan in 2000, we are widely recognized for our expansive technical capabilities in imaging and audio, specializing in IP cameras, video management software, and edge based AI video analytics. In 2017, we joined the Delta Group, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, to serve as the security and intelligence core of Delta Building Automation Business. In 2021, we unveiled new branding in its transformation towards the IoT age, including logo, brand identity, and a new brand ethos under the slogan "We Get The Picture." For more information, please visit www.vivotek.com.
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Asurion Appliance Repair Provides Fast, In-Home Expert Repair of Major Appliances Including Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers and More
SAN ANTONIO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new appliance repair company has opened in San Antonio with highly trained experts providing quality, fast repairs as soon as next day. Asurion Appliance Repair experts can provide in-home repairs of major appliance brands including Whirlpool, Samsung, GE™, LG®, Electrolux® and more.
From refrigerator repair to fixing a broken dishwasher or dryer, Asurion Appliance Repair experts are able to complete many repairs in a single visit.
"Whether it's a broken ice maker, a freezer that stops freezing or a washer that leaks, our appliance repair experts can help," said Ernesto Gutierrez, Manager, Asurion Appliance Repair in San Antonio. "We understand that life gets disrupted when the appliances you count on daily stop working correctly, and we're here with highly trained experts to get you back up and running quickly."
Appliance Repair Experts You Can Trust
Asurion Appliance Repair experts are highly trained in repairing Whirlpool, Samsung, GE™, LG®, Electrolux® and other major brands to provide quality repairs for today's modern appliances. Asurion Appliance Repair also has authorized service partnerships with major appliance brands which provides their repair experts with direct access to manufacturer parts to help fix customers' appliances fast. All Asurion appliance repairs are backed by a 60-day warranty on parts and labor.
"At Asurion Appliance Repair, we understand the disruption our customers experience when their appliances stop working," said Asurion Appliance Repair CEO Luke Smiley. "As we continue to build and expand our appliance repair business, we are making customer experience our top priority. The Asurion mission is about more than repairing broken refrigerators and dryers. We fix tech and appliances fast so our customers can get their lives back up and running."
Fast Repair, Because Waiting Isn't an Option
San Antonio-area customers can call to schedule an appliance repair or book an appointment online. A technician will arrive at your home to complete your repair as soon as the next day. Service visits include a $99 diagnostic fee, which is waived when Asurion Appliance Repair is hired to fix your appliance.
For more information, to view a service menu, or to book a repair appointment, visit appliance-repair.asurion.com. Or contact Asurion Appliance Repair in San Antonio at:
Asurion Appliance Repair
(916) 584-9216
About Asurion
Asurion is a global tech care company that provides insurance, installation, repair, replacement, and 24/7 support for a wide range of technology, from mobile phones and laptops to major household appliances. Our 12,000 experts are available online, on the phone, in store, or can even come to you. Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices and connections.
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NAPLES, FL, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthLynked Corp. (OTCQB: HLYK) ("HealthLynked" or the "Company"), a global healthcare network focused on member care management and a provider of healthcare technologies that connect doctors, patients, and medical data, today announced it has made significant upgrades to the HealthLynked Network.
HealthLynked has significantly expanded its services for HealthLynked Network patient members via its CareLynk Patient Concierge program, which provides patients assistance with booking appointments, completing their online medical profile, and filling out paperwork required for upcoming appointments. HealthLynked's Patient Concierge service is available to users Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST by calling 800-562-9267.
HealthLynked has also upgraded its online and in-app Provider Directory search to show improved results for its 800,000 healthcare providers. Geolocation from either a desktop computer or mobile device now shows users the providers closest to them, and users can now search and filter by medical specialty. The Provider Directory has also undergone additional mobile-friendly upgrades for a more improved experience searching on the go.
In addition, HealthLynked has added a Practice Directory allowing patient members to search for medical practices near them. Practices can claim their HealthLynked Network listing to manage their office profile and link providers who work at that location, enabling patients to easily share medical records, book appointments, and check in for appointments using QwikCheck, HealthLynked's contactless, mobile check-in application.
HealthLynked's new Practice Directory now includes over 18,000 OBGYN offices and over 30,000 Primary Care office listings throughout the US. The Company plans to add every medical practice location nationwide by the end of August 2022. Once added to the directory, practice profiles can be claimed by submitting a request online via the HealthLynked website. Within 24 hours of claiming their listing, practices can download their unique check-in barcode for patient waiting rooms, set online appointments, view practice analytics, and access telemedicine services.
Dr. Michael Dent, HealthLynked's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated "With the addition of practice profiles to our healthcare directory, patient members can now more efficiently make appointments and share medical information. The expansion of our directory to include medical practices and practice management functionality is a natural progression in how the HealthLynked Network helps patients connect to healthcare providers."
"I am excited by the growth in our network of patient support services, allowing HealthLynked to better guide patient members and help them more efficiently navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system."
The HealthLynked app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices.
About HealthLynked Corp.
HealthLynked Corp. provides a solution for both patient members and providers to improve healthcare through the efficient exchange of medical information. The HealthLynked Network is a cloud-based platform that allows members to connect with their healthcare providers and take more control of their healthcare. Members enter their medical information, including medications, allergies, past surgeries, and personal health records, in one convenient and secure location, free of charge. Participating healthcare providers can connect with their current and future patients through the system. Benefits to in-network providers include the ability to utilize the HealthLynked patent-pending patient access hub "PAH" for patient analytics. Other benefits for preferred providers include HLYK marketing tools to connect with their active and inactive patients to improve patient retention, access more accurate and current patient information, provide more efficient online scheduling, and to fill last-minute cancelations using the Company's "real-time appointment scheduling". Preferred providers pay a monthly fee to access these HealthLynked services. For additional information about HealthLynked Corp., please visit www.healthlynked.com and connect with HealthLynked on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Investor Relations Contacts:
George O'Leary
Chief Financial Officer
goleary@healthlynked.com Cell (561) 779-8338
Office (800)-928-7144, ext. 103
William Hayde
Capital Markets Strategist
bhayde@healthlynked.com (631)-403-4337
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Fresh Start will use this grant to help at-risk women train for non-traditional occupations to become self-sufficient, while providing partner employers a source of qualified diverse talent
PHOENIX, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Department of Labor announced that Fresh Start Women's Foundation is one of five nationwide recipients and the first and only Arizona-based organization to receive its Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant. Fresh Start will be awarded $542,358 and will use this money to support women in pursuing sustainable careers in non-traditional fields, such as technology and the trades.
In Maricopa County, statistics show that 13.6% of women overall and 39% of single moms live in poverty. Careers in IT/Technology and Construction/Related Trades have the potential for high wages and career advancement, but women are historically underrepresented in these jobs. When women secure and maintain these nontraditional careers, their financial trajectories can change dramatically. For example, Fresh Start recently graduated 12 women from one of its non-traditional occupational training programs (Semi-conductor Manufacturing) in partnership with Intel and Mesa Community College. The average annual income of these graduates when they started the program was $28,000 and their average starting wage after job placement was $48,000.
"We are grateful to the Women's Bureau and the Employment and Training Administration at the US Department of Labor (DOL) for awarding Fresh Start the funding to expedite our work in empowering underserved and at-risk women toward success in technology and the trades," Fresh Start CEO and President Kim McWaters said. "We know that when you lift a woman out of poverty by giving her access to skills and training that allow her to earn self-sustainable wages, you change her life, her children, and generations to come. We appreciate the support of employers and educators who are partnering with us in this life-changing work and encourage others in the community to join us."
The grant, administered by the DOL's Women's Bureau and Employment and Training Administration, will provide Fresh Start the opportunity to expand enrollment in technology and trades programs. In fiscal year 2022, the nonprofit served over 3,100 women, including 140 women through this new program. They aim to connect 400 women to the program's workforce training opportunities this fiscal year.
"As part of our effort to build an economy that works for everyone, the department has applied a worker-centered approach to address barriers for women entering apprenticeship programs and non-traditional occupations," said Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh.
WANTO grants support women's participation in fields in which they have traditionally been underrepresented, such as finance, technology, construction, manufacturing, energy and transportation. A portion of the grants will also provide support services such as childcare, transportation, tuition, and work-related gear.
Within this program, Fresh Start is continually looking for new education and business partners to provide Fresh Start women access to education and employment opportunities that will allow them to earn sustainable wages and transcend the cycle of poverty. For more information on Fresh Start please visit www.freshstartwomen.org.
Fresh Start is celebrating 30 years of supporting women in Arizona. It's our mission to provide access and resources that help women achieve self-sufficiency and use their strength to thrive. Our ultimate vision is to create unlimited opportunities for women. Fresh Start serves over 3,000 women annually who are 18 years and older. 86% are mothers, 60% are single mothers and 64% are women of color. These women face a variety of barriers hindering their ability to be personally or financially self-sufficient, including domestic violence, generational poverty, and unemployment. Fresh Start offers focused programs, services, access to training and education, as well as employment and career services to help women reach their personal and professional goals through our Impact Program. For more information, visit www.freshstartwomen.org or connect with us on Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.
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PRINCETON, N.J., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification, will report second quarter 2022 operating and financial results after the market close on August 2nd, 2022. CytoSorbents' management will host a live conference call and presentation webcast at 4:30 p.m. Eastern the same day.
Conference call details:
Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern
Toll free: 1-877-451-6152
International: 1-201-389-0879
Conference ID: 13731826
The live audio webcast and presentation can be accessed via the following link: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1561029&tp_key=ddc6a4af76
It is recommended that participants dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. An archived recording of the conference call will be available under the Investor Relations portion of the company's website at https://cytosorbents.com/investor-relations/financial-results/.
CytoSorbents Corporation is a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in intensive care and cardiac surgery using blood purification. Its flagship product, CytoSorb®, is approved in the European Union with distribution in more than 70 countries around the world as an extracorporeal cytokine adsorber designed to reduce the "cytokine storm" or "cytokine release syndrome" seen in common critical illnesses that may result in massive inflammation, organ failure and patient death. These are conditions where the risk of death can be extremely high, yet few to no effective treatments exist. CytoSorb is also being used during and after cardiothoracic surgery to remove inflammatory mediators that can lead to post-operative complications, including multiple organ failure. More than 170,000 cumulative CytoSorb devices have been utilized as of March 31, 2022. CytoSorb was originally introduced into the European Union under CE-Mark as a first-in-kind cytokine adsorber. Additional CE-Mark label expansions were received for the removal of bilirubin and myoglobin in clinical conditions such as liver disease and trauma, respectively, and both ticagrelor and rivaroxaban during cardiothoracic surgery. CytoSorb has also received FDA Emergency Use Authorization in the United States for use in adult critically ill COVID-19 patients with imminent or confirmed respiratory failure. The DrugSorb™-ATR Antithrombotic Removal System, which is based on the same polymer technology as CytoSorb, has also been granted FDA Breakthrough Designation for the removal of ticagrelor, as well as FDA Breakthrough Designation for the removal of the direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) drugs, apixaban and rivaroxaban, in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit during urgent cardiothoracic surgery. The Company has initiated two FDA approved pivotal trials designed to support U.S. marketing approval of DrugSorb-ATR. The first is the 120-patient, 30 center STAR-T (Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal-Ticagrelor) randomized, controlled trial evaluating the ability of intraoperative DrugSorb-ATR use to reduce perioperative bleeding risk in patients on ticagrelor undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. The second is the 120-patient, 30 center STAR‑D (Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal-Direct Oral Anticoagulants) randomized, controlled trial, evaluating the intraoperative use of DrugSorb–ATR to reduce perioperative bleeding risk in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery on direct oral anticoagulants, including apixaban and rivaroxaban.
CytoSorbents' purification technologies are based on biocompatible, highly porous polymer beads that can actively remove toxic substances from blood and other bodily fluids by pore capture and surface adsorption. Its technologies have received non-dilutive grant, contract, and other funding of more than $39.5 million from DARPA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Air Force Material Command (USAF/AFMC), and others. The Company has numerous marketed products and products under development based upon this unique blood purification technology protected by many issued U.S. and international patents and registered trademarks, and multiple patent applications pending, including ECOS-300CY®, CytoSorb-XL™, HemoDefend-RBC™, HemoDefend-BGA™, VetResQ®, K+ontrol™, DrugSorb™, DrugSorb™-ATR, ContrastSorb, and others. For more information, please visit the Company's websites at www.cytosorbents.com and www.cytosorb.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
This press release includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, future targets and outlooks for our business, expectations regarding the future impacts of COVID-19 or the ongoing conflict between Russia and the Ukraine, representations and contentions and are not historical facts and typically are identified by use of terms such as "may," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. You should be aware that the forward-looking statements in this press release represent management's current judgment and expectations, but our actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022, as updated by the risks reported in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in the press releases and other communications to shareholders issued by us from time to time which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors which may affect our business. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, other than as required under the Federal securities laws.
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PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I survived a stroke," said one of the inventors from Longview, Texas, "and I know that the DIXON REHABILITATION STATION can help me and others."
The invention aids in regaining movement of a person's joints following a stroke or other life-threatening event, health risk, or condition and pinpoints all major joint areas of body. It would be a self-contained system that does not use weights or lifting that could compromise safety. The DIXON REHABILITATION STATION will be easy to use, ergonomically designed and a universal fit. The machine could enhance confidence and health related capabilities.
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-CTK-2677, 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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MELVILLE, N.Y., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to increase awareness about marine conservation and amplify messaging to students, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, and the New York Marine Rescue Center, is excited to announce its support of the New York Marine Rescue Center and its conservation efforts surrounding cold stunned sea turtles. In connection with those efforts, the New York Marine Rescue Center released 'The Adventures of Peachy Keen,' a culmination of stories and illustrations about the 16 North Country Road Middle School Science Club students rescue and release of their Kemp's ridley sea turtle. Their book was printed on a Canon imagePRESS C10000 Digital Press.
The New York Marine Rescue Center is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Its mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. They are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins, porpoises and small toothed whales, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.
"I'd like to thank the NY Marine Rescue Center for supporting the publication of our Science Club students' book and for Canon USA's support in printing the publication and both the New York Marine Rescue Center and Canon for its sponsorship of the program providing our students with such an enriching and rewarding learning experience," said Dr. Marianne Cartisano, superintendent of the Miller Place Union Free School District in Miller Place, NY.
"The partnership that we have with Canon has been instrumental to our organization for the past number of years," said Danielle Perillo, director of administration and development, New York Marine Rescue Center. "Canon is generously supporting two satellite tags for our sea turtles, which provides the data necessary for us to be able to track these sea turtles and study their movements for conservation research."
As part of the New York Marine Rescue Center pilot program, New York Marine Rescue Center staff provided lectures on cold stunned sea turtles, marine mammals that inhabit New York waters and gave a virtual behind-the-scenes tour to the students. The students learned firsthand what to do if they find a stranded sea turtle and the importance of removing debris from our beaches to ensure the safety of the marine life.
"Environmental conservation is one of the central tenets of Canon's corporate philosophy of building a strong unified future. We are proud of these exceptional students for their efforts to raise awareness of the need to protect marine life through this incredible book," said Christine Sedlacek, senior director and general manager, Corporate Communications Divisions, Canon U.S.A. "Though Canon is a global brand, Long Island is our home. We are honored to support the NY Marine Rescue Center and its educational program involving the Miller Place School District as it builds the next generation of innovators and environmental champions."
Canon U.S.A. is excited to continue this program in 2022 with the Half Hollow Hills School in Dix Hills, NY.
For more information about the book, please click on the link: http://nymarinerescue.org/product/peachykeen/
For more information on Canon's work with New York Marine Rescue Center, please visit here.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), as of 2021 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 36 consecutive years† and was one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2022. Canon U.S.A. was featured in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking among the top 100 companies for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
† Number of patents for 2021 are based on figures released by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. Figures for 2005 to 2020 are based on information issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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631-330-2139
niesan@cusa.canon.com
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- Groq is recognized for its unique Tensor Streaming Processor (TSP) architecture that integrates into existing systems and provides the means to address big math and data challenges for accelerated science, autonomous, and industry solutions.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Frost & Sullivan performed research and analysis of the global artificial intelligence (AI) processors market for the data centers industry, and for 2022, recognizes Groq with the Technology Innovation Leadership Award for its innovation, best-in-class methodologies, experienced internal teams, and strong overall performance.
Jonathan Ross, CEO and founder of Groq, said, "The hard work of our talented teams, focused on solving machine learning's increasingly complex needs, has driven Groq to innovate. We started out knowing software is limited by hardware, so we built a new processor architecture to advance software for machine learning workloads. We're excited to receive Frost & Sullivan's Technology Innovation Leadership Award as evidence of our accomplishments so far."
Frost & Sullivan notes that the accelerating change in AI and machine learning models and the legacy need to custom code each new model iteration presents a significant challenge as the custom coding-based industry struggles to keep pace with the latest technology. Moreover, rising complexity stemming from hardware scaling with multiple processor cores, on-chip, modules, and threads present significant hurdles. With simplifying development and delivering real-time results being critical steps for vendors, Groq is well-positioned to address these complexities.
"With nearly seven times the compute density per transistor, Frost & Sullivan recognizes how Groq's approach leverages a unique combination of easy-to-program systems that enables developer velocity and offers low latency and massive throughput in a single compute core that scales near-linearly across multiple chips," said Sushrutha Sadashiva, Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "GroqChip™ integrates into data centers and is dedicated to handling AI workloads, where it can operate independently or as an integrated solution to help accelerate parts of a system that take advantage of the TSP architecture," added Samantha Fisher, Best Practices Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
To this end, the company delivers differentiated features (e.g., sub-millimeter low latency and predictable performance) and outperforms traditional tactics in critical areas, such as performance, power, and accuracy.
Groq customer, Argonne National Laboratory, has realized Groq-enabled performance firsthand. Argonne computational scientist Tom Brettin said, "Using the Groq platform at Argonne, we were able to accelerate our efforts to identify promising COVID-19 drug candidates from a vast number of small molecules. The system's AI capabilities enabled us to achieve significantly more inferences a second, reducing the time needed for each search from days to minutes."
The innovative Groq technology stack results from the startup's talent density focus. Groq recently added to its talent and solutions portfolio by acquiring Maxeler Technologies. This combines Maxeler's expertise in dataflow solutions with the Groq TSP architecture, helping customers build a cohesive AI strategy in a high-performance compute environment.
The latest technical information on Groq solutions will be presented by Groq Chief Architect and Fellow Dennis Abts at the 2022 International Symposium on Computer Architecture (ISCA) based on their accepted paper, "A Software-defined Tensor Streaming Multiprocessor for Large-scale Machine Learning."
Groq is an integrated systems accelerator company specializing in solutions for machine learning that lead in real-time results for AI and HPC workloads. The startup developed the innovative, deterministic single-core Tensor Streaming Processor architecture and a unique compiler that can predict exactly the performance and compute time of workloads. The startup delivers low-latency, accuracy, and scalability to is customers. Groq has raised $367 million to date, with Series C funding co-led by D1 Capital and Tiger Global Management. For more information, visit groq.com.
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Groq Inc.
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Increased Federal Funding Leads to Higher Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates
LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When federal funding for pancreatic research increases, so does the five-year survival rate. That's why the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the leading pancreatic cancer patient advocacy organization, is mobilizing thousands of pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates from across the country this week to urge their members of Congress to increase the federal research investment for the world's deadliest cancer. This year's asks are to increase the investment in the dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program at the Department of Defense (DOD) from $15 to $20 million and secure $49 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) base budget, including $7.76 billion for the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Pancreatic cancer is the world's toughest cancer and is on track to become the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. It demands urgent action to save lives. Given few effective treatments and no early detection method, research funding continues to be critical in the fight against this challenging disease -- and approximately 80% of funding comes from the federal government.
The good news is, thanks to PanCAN and its advocates, the federal research investment in pancreatic cancer at the NCI has steadily grown over the last two decades. In 1999, when PanCAN was founded, the investment was just $17.7 million. By 2018 (the latest data available), it had grown to $182.1 million. This funding has had a significant impact on the five-year pancreatic cancer survival rate which increased from just 4% in 1999 to more than double at 11% this year. PanCAN and its advocates have an ambitious goal of increasing the five-year survival rate to 20% by 2030.
In order to achieve this goal, this week advocates will ask members of Congress to support increases at both the NIH and NCI as well as the DOD's dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, created in 2019 as a direct result of PanCAN's advocacy efforts.
"For more than 20 years, PanCAN has been driving the national conversation about the urgent needs of the pancreatic cancer community and successfully advocating for increased federal research investment," said Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, president and CEO of PanCAN. "While PanCAN will continue to privately fund leading-edge research across the country, we urge Congress to prioritize this vital research since we cannot accelerate progress and improve patient outcomes without it."
To kick off PanCAN Action Week, PanCAN is hosting Voices in Action, a virtual event where the pancreatic cancer community will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of their advocacy, hear inspiring stories and take actions to make Congress prioritize pancreatic cancer research funding. The special event will be hosted by PanCAN president and CEO, Julie Fleshman and include Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA), writer, director and PanCAN advocate Lisa Niemi Swayze, federally funded pancreatic cancer researcher Dr. Channing Der, and PanCAN advocate from New York, Casey Zmudzinski. The event will take place Monday, June 13 at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET and registration is free and open now.
To learn how to take action this week and accelerate progress, go to pancan.org/actionweek2022.
About the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) leads the way in accelerating critical progress for pancreatic cancer patients. PanCAN takes bold action by funding life-saving research, providing personalized patient services and creating a community of supporters and volunteers who will stop at nothing to create a world in which all pancreatic cancer patients will thrive.
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Jillian Scholten
Senior Public Relations Manager
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Direct: 310-706-3360
E-mail: jscholten@pancan.org
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones Sociedad Anónima, a corporation (sociedad anónima) incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Argentina ("IRSA"), today announced the results as of the Early Participation Date (as defined below) of its previously announced offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") any and all of its US$360,000,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 8.750% Notes due 2023 Series No. 2 (CUSIPs: 463588 AA1 (144A) / P5880U AB6 (Reg S); ISINs: US463588AA16 (144A) / USP5880UAB63 (Reg S)) originally issued by IRSA Propiedades Comerciales S.A. ("IRSA CP") (the "Existing Notes") for 8.750% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "New Notes") to be issued by IRSA and the cash consideration, as more fully described in the exchange offer memorandum dated May 16, 2022 (the "Exchange Offer Memorandum"). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Exchange Offer Memorandum. In addition, IRSA today announced its amendment to the Exchange Offer Memorandum to modify the Exchange Consideration.
Early Participation Date Results
The Early Participation Date with respect to the Exchange Offer occurred at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 2, 2022 (such time and date, the "Early Participation Date"). According to information provided by Morrow Sodali International LLC, the information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offer (the "Information and Exchange Agent"), US$203,605,500 aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes (the "Tendered Notes") were validly tendered and were not validly withdrawn prior to or at the Early Participation Date, which represents 56.56% of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes. Of the aggregate principal amount of Tendered Notes, (i) US$115,142,500, representing approximately 56.55% of the principal amount of Tendered Notes, were tendered under Option A, and (ii) US$88,463,000, representing approximately 43.45% of the principal amount of Tendered Notes, were tendered under Option B. If no additional Existing Notes were to be tendered after the Early Participation Date, Eligible Holders who have validly tendered and not validly withdrawn their Existing Notes under Option A prior to or at the Early Participation Date would receive US$530.49 of Pro-Rata A Cash Consideration per US$1,000 principal amount of Existing Notes tendered under Option A. At the Expiration Date, the actual cash consideration to be received by each Eligible Holder whose Existing Notes are accepted in the Exchange Offer will be determined on the basis of the actual participation by Eligible Holders in the Exchange Offer and their selection between Option A and Option B.
Eligible Holders who have not already done so may tender their Existing Notes for exchange until 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 16, 2022 (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Date"). Concurrently with the Early Participation Date, the Withdrawal Date has also occurred. As a result, any Existing Notes validly tendered on or after the date hereof and prior to the Expiration Date may not be withdrawn except in limited circumstances.
Modifications to the Exchange Consideration
Eligible Holders who tender their Existing Notes on or before the Expiration Date, whether or not they tender their Existing Notes before or after the Early Participation Date, whose Existing Notes are validly tendered and accepted for exchange, will receive the same Exchange Consideration as Eligible Holders who tendered their Existing Notes prior to or at the Early Participation Date. Accordingly, the Early A New Notes Consideration will now be the A New Notes Consideration, the Early A Consideration will now be the A Consideration, the Early B Consideration will now be the B Consideration, and the Early Exchange Consideration will now be the Exchange Consideration. The revised terms of the Exchange Offer are summarized below:
The information included herein under "Modifications to the Exchange Offer" shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Exchange Offer Memorandum, and to be a part of the Exchange Offer Memorandum from the date hereof, to the extent not superseded by information subsequently incorporated by reference into the Exchange Offer Memorandum.
General Information
IRSA expects, on June 22, 2022, which is the third business day after the Expiration Date (as may be extended by IRSA in its sole discretion, the "Settlement Date"), to issue and deliver the applicable principal amount of New Notes and deliver the applicable Exchange Consideration in exchange for any Existing Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn and accepted for exchange, in the amount and manner described in the Exchange Offer Memorandum. IRSA will not be obligated to issue or deliver New Notes or pay any cash amount with respect to the Exchange Offer unless the Exchange Offer is consummated. Eligible Holders of the Existing Notes who are Argentine Entity Offerees or Non-Cooperating Jurisdiction Offerees may be subject to certain tax withholdings resulting from the exchange of their Existing Notes. See "Taxation—Certain Argentine Tax Considerations" in the Exchange Offer Memorandum.
The New Notes are being offered for exchange only (1) to holders of Existing Notes that are "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under U.S. Securities Act, as amended (the "Securities Act"), in a private transaction in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act provided by Section 4(a)(2) thereof and (2) outside the United States, to holders of Existing Notes other than "U.S. persons" (as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act, "U.S. Persons") and who are not acquiring New Notes for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person, in offshore transactions in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. Only holders who have submitted a duly completed and returned electronic Eligibility Letter certifying that they are within one of the categories described in the immediately preceding sentence are authorized to receive and review the Exchange Offer Memorandum and to participate in the Exchange Offer (such holders, "Eligible Holders").
The Exchange Offer is subject to certain conditions as described in the Exchange Offer Memorandum (including, without limitation, the Minimum Exchange Condition) which are for the sole benefit of IRSA and may be waived by IRSA, in full or in part, in its absolute discretion. Although IRSA has no present intention to do so, it expressly reserves the right to amend or terminate, at any time, the Exchange Offer and to not accept for exchange any Existing Notes not theretofore accepted for exchange. IRSA will give notice of any amendments or termination if required by applicable law.
If you do not exchange your Existing Notes or if you tender Existing Notes that are not accepted for exchange, they will remain outstanding. If IRSA consummates the Exchange Offer, the trading market for your outstanding Existing Notes may be significantly more limited. For a discussion of this and other risks, see "Risk Factors" in the Exchange Offer Memorandum.
This press release is qualified in its entirety by the Exchange Offer Documents.
None of IRSA, its board of directors, the Dealer Managers (as defined herein), the Information and Exchange Agent or the New Notes Trustee with respect to the Existing Notes or any of their respective affiliates is making any recommendation as to whether Eligible Holders should exchange their Existing Notes in the Exchange Offer. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to participate in the Exchange Offer, and, if so, the principal amount of Existing Notes to exchange.
Neither the delivery of this announcement, the Exchange Offer Documents nor any purchase pursuant to the Exchange Offer shall under any circumstances create any implication that the information contained in this announcement or the Exchange Offer Documents is correct as of any time subsequent to the date hereof or thereof or that there has been no change in the information set forth herein or therein or in IRSA's affairs since the date hereof or thereof.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or an invitation to participate in the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer is being made pursuant to the Exchange Offer Documents (and, to the extent applicable, the local offering documents in Argentina), copies of which will be delivered to holders of the Existing Notes, and which set forth the complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer. Eligible Holders are urged to read the Exchange Offer Documents carefully before making any decision with respect to their Existing Notes. The Exchange Offer is not being made to, nor will IRSA accept exchanges of Existing Notes from holders in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful to make such an offer.
Morrow Sodali International LLC is acting as the Information and Exchange Agent for the Exchange Offer. BCP Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Itau BBA USA Securities, Inc. and Santander Investment Securities Inc. are acting as Dealer Managers (the "Dealer Managers") for the Exchange Offer.
For further information about the Exchange Offer, please log into the website https://bonds.morrowsodali.com/IRSAEligibility. Alternatively, please contact the Information and Exchange Agent by email at IRSA@investor.morrowsodali.com. Requests for documentation should be directed to the Information and Exchange Agent.
Forward Looking Statements
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Critical fire condition warnings issued across US Southwest
Published: May. 31, 2022 at 11:56 AM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
(AP) - Authorities are warning that much of the U.S. Southwest will see critical fire conditions this weekend.
The so-called red flag warnings come as crews in northern New Mexico work to stop the growth of the nation’s largest active wildfire.
The 7-week-old fire is the largest in New Mexico history and has burned 491 square miles east of Santa Fe since being started in April.
Crews are patrolling partially burned areas and clearing and cutting containment lines. The National Weather Service’s red flag warnings have been issued for parts of Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
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PURCHASE, N.Y., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today published its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summary since the launch of PepsiCo Positive (pep+), a strategic end-to-end business transformation with sustainability and human capital at the center of how the company will create growth and value. The 2021 ESG Summary – an evolution from PepsiCo's prior Sustainability Reports – highlights how the company is leveraging its brands, people and scale to chart a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. It also highlights progress made on industry-leading commitments.
pep+ is embedded in every part of PepsiCo's business and the 2021 ESG Summary details initial progress and real-world examples across three pillars – Positive Agriculture, Positive Value Chain and Positive Choices. Highlights include:
Positive Agriculture
Positive Value Chain
Positive Choices
"PepsiCo's commitment and action to create a more sustainable and resilient food system is unwavering and we are proud of the progress that we have made in 2021 toward our new and updated pep+ goals," said Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo. "Our aim is to decouple so our business can grow sustainably, while decreasing environmental impacts. There is still much more work to be done and we cannot do it alone, so we – in partnership with our value chain partners, communities, NGOs and government leaders – will continue investing in action, innovation and partnerships that enable us all to realize a more sustainable future."
The digital 2021 ESG Summary was designed to link seamlessly with PepsiCo's ESG Topics A-Z, an evergreen deep-dive on PepsiCo's approach and progress for roughly 50 sustainability-related topics. In addition to ongoing transparency in reporting, PepsiCo will continue to publish its ESG Summary annually.
This year's Summary and all associated downloadable assets are available here.
For more information, please contact pepsicomediarelations@pepsico.com
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
This release contains statements reflecting our views about our future performance that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified through the inclusion of words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "drive," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "strategy," "target" and "will" or similar statements or variations of such terms and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in such statements, including the risks associated with the deadly conflict in Ukraine; the impact of COVID-19; future demand for PepsiCo's products; damage to PepsiCo's reputation or brand image; issues or concerns with respect to product quality and safety; PepsiCo's ability to compete effectively; water scarcity; changes in the retail landscape or in sales to any key customer; disruption of PepsiCo's manufacturing operations or supply chain, including increased commodity, packaging, transportation, labor and other input costs; political or social conditions in the markets where PepsiCo's products are made, manufactured, distributed or sold; future cyber incidents and other disruptions of our information systems; failure to successfully complete or manage strategic transactions; climate change or measures to address climate change; imposition or proposed imposition of new or increased taxes aimed at PepsiCo's products; imposition of limitations on the marketing or sale of PepsiCo's products; changes in laws and regulations related to the use or disposal of plastics or other packaging materials; failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations; and potential liabilities and costs from litigation, claims, legal or regulatory proceedings, inquiries or investigations.. For additional information on these and other factors that could cause PepsiCo's actual results to materially differ from those set forth herein, please see PepsiCo's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. PepsiCo undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
1 Where 2021 actual data was not available, estimated 2021 data was used. Results reflect the exclusion of Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co., Ltd. (Be & Cheery) and certain Scope 3 emissions for other acquisitions where data is not available
2 Results reflect the exclusion of Be & Cheery
3 Results reflect the exclusion of SodaStream and Be & Cheery
4 Based on our Top 23 convenient foods markets, which represent 86% of our global convenient foods volume as of 2021
5 Our global progress is based on our Top 26 beverage markets, which represent 79% of our global beverages volume as of 2021
6 Our global progress is based on our Top 23 convenient foods markets, which represent 86% of our global convenient foods volume as of 2021. Results reflect the exclusion of Be & Cheery
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., has been named among the top PR agencies both globally and in the U.S. by PRovoke Media in their Global Top 250PR Agency Ranking 2022.
PRovoke Media determines rankings by analyzing revenue numbers.
"5WPR continues to be recognized directly alongside industry goliaths while continuing to operate as an independent agency," said 5WPR Founder and Chairman, Ronn Torossian. "Each ranking we receive is incredibly satisfying, and a reminder that the hard work the agency completes on behalf of our clients does not go unnoticed."
In addition to this recognition, 5WPR was recently awarded top Public Relations Company by The Manifest, named to the 2021 Clutch 1000 list, as well as named a top-ten U.S. agency by O'Dwyers, a leading public relations industry publication.
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 250 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication.
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2 men admit to pepper-spraying officers at US Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two New York men pleaded guilty Friday to discharging chemical spray at police officers inside the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection.
Cody Mattice, 29, and James Mault, 30, each admitted to breaking through police barriers and entering the building during a trip to Washington they had planned for several days and prepared for by acquiring batons and pepper spray.
Under plea agreements with federal prosecutors, each faces between 37 and 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony charges. Each also will pay $2,000 toward the cost of repairing the Capitol. Sentencing is scheduled for July 15.
Mattice and Mault, both from the Rochester area, were indicted in October after authorities said they appeared in photos and videos spraying a chemical agent toward police officers in a Capitol building hallway.
Mault was arrested in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he had been stationed with the U.S. Army. Mattice was arrested at his home in Hilton, New York.
The two appeared at a joint hearing Friday before U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell, Mault in person and Mattice remotely. Both acknowledged exchanging text messages in the days prior to the insurrection, with Mault telling Mattice and others in a group to bring batons, knives, “ass-kicking boots” and protective clothing.
Once at the Capitol, Mault tried to convince police officers to join the rioters, assuring them they would still have jobs “after we kick the (expletive) out of everyone,” according to the plea agreement.
“What we’re doing is right,” he told the officers, “or there wouldn’t be this many ... people here.”
In exchange for their guilty pleas, prosecutors agreed to drop additional felony charges.
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PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Limit Break Inc., a company founded by Gabriel Leydon and Halbert Nakagawa, announces it has raised $200 million dollars in investment capital from Buckley Ventures, Standard Crypto, and Paradigm Ventures.
Limit Break, known for the DigiDaigaku NFT collection, also raised from investors including FTX, Coinbase Ventures, Anthos Capital, SV Angel, and Shervin Pishevar. "We have the perfect partners, perfect investors, and perfect team in place to bring the gaming industry into a new era," announced Leydon.
Nakagawa and Leydon are known for founding Machine Zone with its splashy advertising featuring celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenneger, Mariah Carey, and Kate Upton, and its #1 top grossing titles including Game of War, Mobile Strike, and Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire. Leydon and Nakagawa are known as pioneers of "Free-to-Play" gaming, but are taking a completely new turn with Limit Break.
"Free-to-Play gaming is ending," said Leydon, "and Limit Break is coming to replace it."
Limit Break's first endeavor, the DigiDaigaku NFT collection, was offered to the public completely free of charge. Limit Break expects "Free Mint Games" to replace the IPO-style fundraising that dominated the NFT space in 2021 and allowed would-be game creators to sell parts of future "Play-to-Earn" titles for hundreds of millions of dollars. "This model doesn't work," explained Leydon, "but our Free-to-Own model will."
According to Leydon, the few "Play-to-Earn" games that achieve some success inevitably morph from "Play-to-Earn" to "Play-to-Sell" as player-investors crash markets and dump the increasingly worthless NFTs and cryptocurrencies that once held these carefully contrived economies together.
With its DigiDaigaku launch, Limit Break plans to introduce a new model called "Free-to-Own" that will replace both the "Play-to-Earn" and "Free-to-Play".
Limit Break was founded in August of 2021. Its name was inspired by the "Limit Break" combat sequence popularized in RPG games like the Final Fantasy series. Leydon, who broke into the gaming industry as a game tester in the 1990s, built Limit Break around his vision for fun, interactive Web 3 gaming, and seeks to fill a major void in that nascent space.
"People talk about Web 3 gaming like a futuristic inevitability," says Leydon, "it's not. It requires people to properly design and build it. And those people work at Limit Break."
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DALLAS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranger Investment Management, L.P. (Ranger Investments), an employee-owned boutique investment manager specializing in small- and micro-cap U.S. growth strategies, today announced that Melanie Mendoza has been appointed chief compliance officer, effective May 31. She reports to Joseph LaBate, partner. Mendoza is also a member of the firm's Compliance, ESG Advisory, and Cybersecurity committees.
"Melanie brings several decades of compliance and investment industry experience to Ranger Investments. For the past seven months, she has served as interim CCO and has been instrumental in leading our compliance program," LaBate said. "We are delighted to have Melanie join in a leadership role and are confident she will continue to provide us and our clients with the highest standards of stewardship and governance."
Before becoming interim CCO at Dallas-based Ranger Investments in 2021, Mendoza was founder of MHM Consulting LLC, which provided independent compliance consulting services to registered investment advisors. Before that she was chief compliance officer for Matarin Capital Management, where she played a key role in developing the firm's ESG policy. She has held several other compliance officer and consulting roles at investment management firms. Mendoza received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Notre Dame of Maryland University. She holds the Series 65 license and the Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional Certification.
Ranger Investments manages and advises more than $2.2 billion in assets, including model accounts, as of March 31, 2022. The firm serves a global client base through separate accounts, sub-advised mandates, and two mutual funds—Ranger Small Cap Fund (RFISX) and the Ranger Micro Cap Fund (RFIMX). Ranger Investments is dedicated to uncovering quality, growing companies and integrates analysis of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into its investment process.
ABOUT RANGER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Ranger Investment Management, L.P. is a boutique equity investment manager that offers U.S. small- and micro-cap growth strategies. Formed in 2003, Ranger Investments is an SEC-registered investment adviser, owned and controlled by employees. The firm's strategies aim to preserve and grow capital by using a bottom-up, fundamental research process to identify growing, high-quality companies that can be purchased at attractive valuations. Ranger Investments manages and advises more than $2.2 billion in assets, including model accounts, as of March 31, 2022. The firm serves a global client base through separate accounts, sub-advised mandates, and two mutual funds—Ranger Small Cap Fund (RFISX) and the Ranger Micro Cap Fund (RFIMX). The firm is signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI). For more information, visit: https://www.rangerinvestments.com.
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With privacy fines at an all time high, Privya ensures that private and personal information is kept safe before code is deployed to production
TEL AVIV, Israel , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Privya today emerged from stealth with $6M in funding for its data privacy code scanning platform. The seed round was led by Hyperwise Ventures, together with several angel investors.
As companies, applications and AI models handle more and more personal information, governments have responded with new data protection laws such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation and California's Consumer Privacy Act. The US Congress is planning to enact additional federal privacy measures. Breaking these laws can be expensive; Facebook alone faced a $5bn FTC penalty in the USA, and $1.2bn of GDPR fines were issued in 2021. Organizations, though, struggle to implement complex legal privacy requirements and reporting systems at the engineering level, spending millions and doing much of the work by hand. This has led to the rise of privacy technology.
"Existing privacy solutions focus on private information once it's already deployed in production, but this can leave organizations exposed and lead to expensive attempts to correct the issue," said Uzy Hadad, co-founder and CEO of Privya. "Cybersecurity has shown us there are better ways; shifting left and stopping bad practices during development, so they never make it to production at all."
Privya identifies data protection issues and violations early in the development process. Shifting privacy left, Privya's scanner analyzes how sensitive data is handled in code, understanding which types of data are being collected and how they are being used, stored and sent to third-party services. Privya integrates into a company's CI/CD pipeline, ensuring that bad data handling practices never make it into a build, and offering developers actionable measures to fix issues The platform constructs a full mapping of each service to give complete visibility into how an application handles personal or sensitive data.
Privya also provides a powerful and convenient privacy management wizard, making it simple to add to an ongoing project, as well as visual features like privacy management dashboards. It flags sensitive data protection vulnerabilities (for example, when personal information is written to logs) and can confirm that data is only being used and processed for the purposes agreed in company's privacy policies.
Privya was founded in 2021 by Uzy Hadad, Arthur Garmider and David Segev. Hadad was originally inspired to found a data privacy startup after the data platform that he has invented and developed has been acquired by a data broker and he saw the amount of personal information that was being collected, stored and monetized. Privya has offices in Israel and the USA, and has early customers in diverse sectors such as finance, business services, telecoms, ecommerce and healthcare.
"Privacy technology is becoming as important as cybersecurity, and for the same reasons: if you can't handle people's personal information responsibly, you're risking both your reputation and your profits," said Nathan Shuchami, managing partner of Hyperwise Ventures. "We were impressed by Privya's developer-first approach to privacy that matches the realities of modern software development, and by the experienced founders who are making their vision a reality. We're proud to invest in Privya."
"Privacy and data protection are among the biggest challenges of our time, and with big data and machine learning using larger and larger quantities of personal data, keeping sensitive and personal information protected is getting both harder and more urgent", said Uzy Hadad, co-founder and CEO of Privya. "Effective regulations are a great start, but they aren't enough. Privya's solution bridges the gaps between a company's Data Protection Officer, Risk and Compliance Officer and CISO on the one side and their engineering teams on the other, protecting users' privacy in cloud applications before code is deployed in production, thus preventing punitive fines for breaches."
About Privya
Privya shifts left on privacy, so data protection can be dealt with as part of the development life cycle, preventing compliance violations. Privya's data privacy code scanning platform translates the requirements of privacy related regulations such as GDPR, CPRA, etc., and compliance best practices into an automated architecture, ensuring privacy requirements are met at the initial point of development, so that bad privacy practices never make it into production.
About Hyperwise Ventures
Hyperwise Ventures is a venture capital firm, leading seed investments in the cybersecurity and enterprise software domains. It invests in brilliant entrepreneurs with ground-breaking technologies, and materially assists in accelerating the business execution of its portfolio companies. Existing investors in Hyperwise Ventures include financial institutions from the U.S., E.U. and Israel, together with an impressive list of global leaders in the cybersecurity and high tech sectors. Visit - https://hyperwise.vc/.
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Johnny Depp testifies he’s never ‘struck any woman’ in his life
By Chloe Melas and Lisa Respers France, CNN
Actor Johnny Depp took the stand in a Fairfax, Virginia court on Tuesday in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard.
In his roughly three-hour testimony, which will continue Wednesday, the Oscar-nominated star spoke in detail about Heard’s allegations of domestic abuse, his history with substance abuse and their relationship.
“My goal is the truth,” Depp said early in his remarks.
Depp, known for his work in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, is suing Heard for $50 million in a Fairfax County, Virginia court over a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she wrote about her experience with domestic abuse.
Depp was not referred to by name in Heard’s piece.
In the years prior to its publishing, Heard had alleged Depp bruised her face after throwing a phone at her in their Los Angeles home. Depp denied the allegation and was not charged with any crime.
Depp acknowledged in his testimony that he and Heard had arguments during their relationship but said, “Never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms. Heard in any way nor have I ever struck any woman in my life.”
He also described his parents’ tumultuous relationship and the verbal and physical abuse he and his siblings experienced by their mother. He also alleged that his first experience with taking controlled substances occurred when he was roughly 11 years old and would take his mother’s prescription pills “to escape the chaotic nature of what we were living through.”
Depp claims Heard’s op-ed led to financial losses for him, including being dropped from future “Pirates of the Caribbean” films after he led the franchise for 15 years.
“One day you’re Cinderella so to speak and then in zero point six seconds you’re Quasimodo,” Depp said of how his career turned after he was accused of abuse. “I didn’t deserve that and nor did my children, nor did the people who had believed in me all these years.”
Depp sheepishly admitted in his testimony that he has not seen the first film in the “Pirates” franchise. He said, however, “I believed in the character wholeheartedly.”
‘She was too good to be true’
The trial began last week, and Depp said Tuesday that his testimony was the “first opportunity I’ve had to speak about this case in full.”
Depp and Amber met on the set of “The Rum Diary” in 2009, married in 2015 and went on to be embroiled in a contentious split for months, with charges of bad behavior levied by both sides.
In his testimony, Depp spoke about the beginning of his relationship with Heard, saying “from what I recall, what I remember, she was too good to be true.”
“She was attentive, she was loving, she was smart, she was kind, she was funny, she was understanding. We had many things in common,” he said.
Depp said Heard was “wonderful” for some time between a year and a year and a half. He also described growing close to Heard’s family.
“Then things just started to change — or things started to reveal themselves, is a better way to put it.”
The couple settled their divorce in August 2016, releasing a joint statement which read in part, “Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love.”
Heard had been unsuccessful in her attempts to get the suit dismissed. She filed a $100 million defamation countersuit against Depp in 2020, which is ongoing.
A prior case
Late last year, Depp lost a case in the UK against News Group Newspapers and Dan Wootton, executive editor of The Sun, over an article that claimed Depp was violent toward Heard while they were together. The UK’s High Court ruled in the publisher’s favor.
Lawyers for the newspaper group argued in court filings that Depp “beat his wife Amber Heard, causing her to suffer significant injury, and on occasion leading to her fearing for her life,” citing evidence, including photos, audio recordings and Depp’s own text messages.
During the trial, Depp said the tabloid’s claims that he was violent toward Heard were “completely untrue.”
Judge Andrew Nicol said in his judgment that the paper’s claims had been shown to be “substantially true.”
Heard posted a note in advance of the current defamation trial on her verified social media accounts, writing “I never named [Depp], rather I wrote about the price women pay for speaking against men in power. I continue to pay that price, but hopefully when this case concludes, I can move on and so can Johnny.”
“I have always maintained a love for Johnny and it brings me great pain to have to live out the details of our past life together in front of the world,” she wrote. “At this time, I recognize the ongoing support I’ve been fortunate to receive throughout these years, and in these coming weeks I will be leaning on it more than ever.”
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The Pioneering Web3 Technology Provider Hires Leading PR Firm as it Plans to Transform the Metaverse and Blockchain Industries
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sortium Blockchain Studio (www.sortium.com), the pioneering Web3 technology provider, announced that it has retained Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) (www.rubensteinpr.com) as its agency of record.
In its effort to establish itself as the world's leading Web3 technology provider focused on the needs of innovators from every corner of gaming, art, entertainment, fashion, and education, Sortium Blockchain Studio plans to leverage RPR's long-standing media connections and expertise in the blockchain, crypto, metaverse and technology industries, along with the firm's decades of experience in crafting corporate messaging and developing brand positioning to generate exceptional media results.
"RPR has become one of the leading PR firms in the blockchain, NFT, metaverse, and digital technology markets, known for their top-tier results," said Marc Seal, Chief Executive Officer of Sortium Blockchain Studio. "We look forward to partnering with them as we continue to expand our client base and creates immersive virtual experiences bridging the gap between digital life and reality."
"Sortium Blockchain Studio is positioned to capitalize on the growing metaverse and NFT marketplaces by establishing the standard for Web3 technology," said RPR President, Richard Rubenstein. "As we see the Web3 market steadily increase, we expect Sortium Blockchain Studio to be the leading provider of Web3 technology creating immersive virtual experiences for their clients' audiences."
About Rubenstein Public Relations:
Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is an independent, New York-based communications agency headed by veteran publicist and respected brand architect, Richard Rubenstein. For more than three decades, RPR's intensive media relations approach and dedicated team of senior practitioners have helped clients build brand equity and reach their target audiences. The firm specializes in brand messaging development, media relations, crisis communications, and thought leadership positioning. RPR has a proven track record in executing successful public relations campaigns for leading corporate, real estate, technology, healthcare, social impact, luxury consumer, entertainment, and hospitality brands across the globe.
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About Sortium Blockchain Studio:Sortium Blockchain Studio, the pioneering Web3 technology provider offering innovators from every corner of gaming, art, entertainment, fashion, and education, advanced technology to build immersive experiences inside metaverses and virtual worlds. Sortium creates immersive virtual experiences allowing audiences to engage with interactive narrative and new world concepts, bridging the gap between digital life and reality.
From defining advancements in the Entertainment, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation, Blockchain and NFT industries, Sortium empowers enthusiasts by giving them ownership of their digital assets and experiences by making blockchain technology accessible to everyone. Sortium's founders have been trusted by major brands such as Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, MLB, UEFA, Topps, and more, to build tailored web3 platforms to elevate their brands into the future of digital interaction, ownership, and community. For more information, visit www.sortium.com.
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Studio to receive inaugural Jeana Stanley Award at the Media Finance Focus Annual Conference
ATLANTA, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trilith Studios today is proud to announce it has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the 2022 Jeana Stanley Award. The award, named in honor of Hearst Vice President of Finance Jeana Stanley, who passed away in June 2020, recognizes a media company that has made a significant contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
The Media Financial Management Association, which was founded in 1961 to provide nationwide professional development for finance executives in the media industry, will present the award to Trilith Studios at the association's annual conference on May 25th. "Trilith Studios' focus on employee development, leading with empathy, and building a diverse culture of inclusivity and accountability really impressed us," said Joseph J. Annotti, President and CEO of Media Financial Management Association. "Under the leadership of Zelda Hyde, Head of Talent Experiences, Trilith Studios is setting a high bar fitting to be recognized by the Jeana Stanley Award."
Stanley joined the corporate finance team of Hearst, a leading global, diversified media, information, and services company, as Vice President in August 2018, where she was responsible for overseeing internal audit and employee benefit functions. Stanley served as Vice President of Finance for Hearst Television for almost eight years, working closely with Hearst Television's corporate leadership and station management to provide operational and accounting expertise. During her time at Hearst, Stanley was a scout for HearstLab, a group of women executives at Hearst that contribute their subject matter expertise and mentor HearstLab portfolio companies. She was also a member of the Media Financial Management Association board of directors and served as its treasurer.
"We are honored to be recognized by our colleagues in media, and to become a part of the legacy of Jeana Stanley's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Zelda Hyde, Head of Talent Experiences for Trilith Studios. "This award serves to further inspire our team toward achieving our goal of becoming a richly diverse and perfectly inclusive place, one that truly benefits from the range of similarities and differences of every individual, and a place that provides fair opportunities for everyone based on their individual needs – an aspiration we know will only be achieved through everyday action combined with constant accountability."
"The team at Trilith continues to set the standard for studio operations not just here in Georgia but globally," said Kelsey Moore, Executive Director of the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition. "We're proud to announce this significant award and appreciate their leadership within the coalition."
Trilith Studios is one of the largest purpose-built movie studios in North America with an emphasis on world-class facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and the creation of premium content. It is home to blockbuster films and streaming shows like Avengers: Endgame and WandaVision, and independent shows like Moon & Me. More than just studio facilities, Trilith is a creative hub where makers live, create, and inspire the world with great stories. The Town at Trilith, which sits adjacent to the Studios, is a hand-crafted community tailor-made for storytellers, makers, and entrepreneurs, featuring carefully curated shops and chef-driven restaurants to artfully designed single and multi-family homes surrounded by purposeful placement of greenspace. Trilith also invests in content companies and in the local community with the goal of becoming a diverse and sustainable community of storytellers.
The award will be presented at the Media Finance Focus Annual Conference in Tampa, FL on Wednesday, May 25. Zelda Hyde, Head of Talent Experiences, will be in attendance to accept the award on behalf of Trilith Studios.
About Trilith Studios:
Trilith Studios is one of the largest purpose-built movie studios in North America with an emphasis on world-class facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and premium content. It is home to blockbuster films and independent shows like Avengers: Endgame, Zombieland: Double Tap, WandaVision, The Suicide Squad and Moon and Me. Set across 700+ acres, Trilith Studios has more than one million square feet of production facilities, including a first-of-its-kind virtual LED stage that offers the highest quality production values in the industry, 24 premium sound stages, construction workshops, costume shops, virtual production technologies, and an extensive 400-acre backlot.
Trilith Studios is a one-stop-shop for producers with more than 40 production vendors onsite, including Technicolor, MBS Equipment Company, SGPS/ShowRig, Herc Rentals, SmartPost and The Third Floor. The studio recently added 75,000 square feet of stages equipped for virtual production technologies and will soon add a Creative Office Centre to house content and technology companies. The studio is also a founding member of the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition, an affiliate of the Georgia Chamber.
As part of its ongoing dedication toward advancing content, the studio currently invests in two content companies - Believe Entertainment Group, and Sutikki. For more information, visit: https://www.trilithstudios.com/.
About Hearst:
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. Follow us on Twitter @Hearst. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com.
About The Media Financial Management Association:
The Media Financial Management Association (MFM), formerly Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association (BCFM), is a not-for-profit professional association dedicated to the unique interests and needs of business and finance executives in the media industry. Founded in 1961, MFM (formerly BCFM) membership is open to all industry business professionals. The Association's approximately 1,200 active members represent the top financial, general management, IT, internal audit, human resources, and other media management personnel from major television networks, network affiliates and independents, radio stations, cable programming networks, streaming, games, cable MVPD, digital, out-of-home, outdoor, and newspaper/print outlets throughout the U.S., Canada and countries internationally.
Contact: Clarity PR, trilith@clarity.global
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HONG KONG, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HashKey Capital Limited (together with its affiliates, the 'HashKey Group'), has been granted an uplift of its Type 9 asset management license by the Securities and Futures Commission ('SFC') of Hong Kong, so as to manage a portfolio of 100% virtual assets.
HashKey Capital Limited is part of HashKey Capital, the investment arm of the HashKey Group and one of the leading crypto-native asset managers in Asia. HashKey Capital or its affiliates serve as general partners in managing investment funds focusing on digital assets and the blockchain ecosystem.
Following the uplift, HashKey Capital Limited will be allowed to manage funds exclusively investing in virtual assets in compliance with the SFC's regulations, joining the first batch of Hong Kong's few licensed virtual asset managers.
Commenting on the milestone, HashKey Group Chairman Dr. Xiao Feng said, "HashKey Group was among the first enthusiasts and advocates of the crypto industry. We are dedicated to the development of the blockchain and crypto ecosystem, and it has long been our goal to actively support regulation while aiding the industry's sustainable growth. This Type 9 license uplift reinforces our commitment to fostering and advancing the blockchain community in Hong Kong and across Asia."
In October 2019, the SFC published "Proforma Terms and Conditions for Licensed Corporations which Manage Portfolios that Invest in Virtual Assets." The document outlines the operational and regulatory compliance requirements it expects of asset managers seeking to expand their business scope to incorporate virtual asset investment.
In line with its global ambition, the HashKey Group has always insisted on being fully compliant with and fully respecting local jurisdictional rules. As a result, it has gradually developed an ecosystem that connects Web3 entrepreneurs, developers, communities, and decision-makers who all share the same vision for building a fair, sustainable environment in support of the long-term growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries.
About HashKey Capital
HashKey Capital is an asset manager investing exclusively in blockchain technology and digital assets, managing over US$1 billion in client assets since its inception. As one of the largest crypto funds based in Asia and known for being Ethereum's earliest corporate investor in the region, its mission is to bridge crypto to the mainstream while connecting Web2 and Web3. HashKey Capital operates in Hong Kong and Singapore, with strong connection in Japan and the U.S., and has invested in over 200 projects from public chains, protocols, DeFi, CeFi, Web3 infrastructure, NFT to Metaverse since 2015.
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), the clinical-stage biotechnology company industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology, today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences:
- Jefferies Healthcare Conference — June 8 through June 10, 2022
- Goldman Sachs Annual Global Healthcare Conference — June 13 through June 16, 2022
- Morgan Stanley's Putting the Tech in Biotech Conference — June 28, 2022
About Recursion
Recursion is the clinical-stage biotechnology company industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology. Enabling its mission is the Recursion Operating System, a platform built across diverse technologies that continuously expands one of the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical datasets, the Recursion Data Universe. Recursion leverages sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to distill from its dataset the Recursion Map, a collection of hundreds of billions of searchable inferences across biology and chemistry unconstrained by human bias. By commanding massive experimental scale — up to millions of wet lab experiments weekly — and massive computational scale — owning and operating one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, Recursion is uniting technology, biology and chemistry to advance the future of medicine.
The company is proudly headquartered in Salt Lake City, where it is a founding member of BioHive, the Utah life sciences industry collective. Recursion also has offices in Toronto, Montréal and the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more at www.Recursion.com, or connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Investor Contact
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Forward-Looking Statements
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BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called off a series of in-person meetings in Germany and Romania because he has contracted shingles after having a coronavirus infection last month, his office said Thursday.
“The Secretary General will conduct his planned visit to Germany (and Romania) remotely rather than in person. He has been diagnosed with shingles, which can occur after COVID-19, and is working from home,” a NATO official said.
The 63-year old former Norwegian prime minister had been due to attend meetings in Berlin on Thursday with Germany’s chancellor and with the country’s defense minister.
Stoltenberg, who is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, contracted the coronavirus in early May and was forced to work from home as NATO foreign ministers met in Berlin.
Shingles is caused by the herpes virus that causes chickenpox. It often surfaces as a skin rash with blisters. It can be particularly painful for adults. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/nato-chief-stoltenberg-has-shingles-cancels-berlin-visit/ | 2022-06-09T14:20:36Z |
At 5013 Southport Crossing Way, Suite 204
SOUTHPORT, N.C., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 5013 Southport Crossing Way, Suite 204.
The clinic is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. To make an appointment, call 910-604-9550 or visit benchmarkpt.com.
BenchMark offers in-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. Services include manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation.
Clinic director Ali Glaser earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and a doctor of physical therapy degree from Methodist University.
Certified in dry needling, Glaser is trained in myofascial release techniques for joint and spinal pain and in lumbopelvic and cervicothoracic diagnoses and treatments for neck, back and hip pain.
BenchMark has area clinics in Bolivia, Carolina Beach, Wilmington (three locations), Leland, Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach, Hampstead, North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach and more than 50 clinics throughout North Carolina.
BenchMark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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Which flashlight gloves are best?
Working within dark, confined spaces can be challenging. And finding the right way to illuminate your work is even more difficult. Most flashlights require you to hold and point them in the right direction, especially for tight electrical or mechanical work, which requires dexterity and delicacy. Thankfully, flashlight gloves allow you to use both hands while beaming light directly into your work area.
Greenever Rechargeable LED Flashlight Gloves are sure to make it easier to work in dim conditions. Their quality build and rechargeable battery make them one of the best flashlight gloves available today.
What to know before you buy flashlight gloves
Flashlight glove benefits
Whether you keep a pair in your glove compartment or use them at home to illuminate delicate tasks, flashlight gloves provide light while allowing you to use both of your hands. You can use them in place of a traditional flashlight or headlamp. Some wearers even use flashlight gloves as wearable safety devices to stay visible while they’re walking, biking or jogging during dark hours.
Usage needs
Consider where you need light the most and evaluate if you need a different tool for the job. If your work requires thick, protective gloves, it may be impossible to fit another pair over the top of the flashlight gloves. And since most models aren’t waterproof, they are not acceptable for jobs where you need to submerge your hands in water.
Flashlight gloves also typically only cover a finger or two, so they do not provide meaningful protection against cuts, burns or pinches.
Size considerations
Flashlight gloves come as a one-size-fits-all solution with most featuring stretchy material and an adjustable Velcro strap that provides a customized fit. However, those with especially large or small hands may find their flashlight gloves are uncomfortable. Gloves that are too loose may fall off with too much usage, and gloves that are too tight may be prone to ripping at the seams. If possible, try on a pair before you make a purchase.
What to look for in quality flashlight gloves
Brightness
Flashlight gloves won’t do you any good if they don’t provide you with enough light. Make sure the light is bright enough so you can get a good look at what you’re working on. Select a model with bright LEDs to ensure that you can see the task at hand.
LED count
Most flashlight gloves feature only two LEDs, but other models have a light and on/off switch for each finger. However, most users find it’s impractical if you have too many LEDs, especially since it takes more batteries to power them.
Comfort
You can wear flashlight gloves discreetly, with little to no effect on your grip or ability to feel what you’re grasping. They should leave some room for the tips of your finger, ensuring you can feel delicate, tactile work. Your flashlight gloves should be snug enough to keep their LEDs pointed in the right direction but not so tight as to constrict your fingers or cause irritation.
Battery options
Most flashlight gloves get their power from pair of batteries in a compartment built into the glove. AAA and rechargeable batteries tend to last longer, but they require a larger battery pack which may become an obstacle or hazard while working in exceptionally cramped spaces.
Embedded magnets
Some flashlight gloves also have a built-in magnetic pad. This lets you stick screws, washers, hooks, needles or other metal hardware directly to the glove. This feature makes it easy to access smaller objects necessary for your to complete your job.
How much you can expect to spend on flashlight gloves
Flashlight gloves generally cost around $20 per pair, although some budget models come in a pair for about the same price.
Flashlight gloves FAQ
Do flashlight gloves get hot?
A. The LEDs built into flashlight gloves do not produce heat, so they will not make your hands sweaty or uncomfortable. Flashlight gloves also don’t cover your entire hand, so most of your skin is still exposed to the air.
Can I replace the LEDs in flashlight gloves?
A. Because of their low cost, replacing the LEDs in a pair of flashlight gloves is likely not worth the trouble. If your LED fails, simply purchase a new glove.
Can I adjust the brightness on my flashlight gloves?
A. Most available flashlight glove models don’t have much control over brightness. They only feature an on/off switch, so you won’t be able to adjust the shape or brightness of the light beam.
What are the best flashlight gloves to buy?
Top flashlight gloves
Greenever Rechargeable LED Flashlight Gloves
What you need to know: These gloves are high quality and rechargeable via USB.
What you’ll love: Unlike the competitors, these flashlight gloves are made to last. They feature a rechargeable battery, and you can remove their electrical components to allow for machine washing.
What you should consider: They’re only available in gray. The battery compartment is a bit on the large side.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top flashlight gloves for the money
What you need to know: Available in two colors, these gloves include button batteries.
What you’ll love: With two bright LEDs and included batteries, you can wear these gloves right out of the box. Water-resistant and available in either black or gray, these are perfect for work, camping and fishing.
What you should consider: The construction of these gloves makes them feel a bit flimsy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Habbibi LED Flashlight Fingerless Gloves & Magnetic Wristband
What you need to know: These gloves feature a magnetic pad that keeps small hardware within reach.
What you’ll love: These magnetic, water-resistant gloves are great for mechanical work, fishing or any other task that requires the use of small, metal hardware. The Velcro allows you to adjust the fit, too.
What you should consider: Buyers report some quality control issues with the packaging and batteries they received from this company.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Garmin Approach review
It may not be hard to play golf, but it certainly takes time to perfect, and playing the perfect game could end up becoming a lifelong pursuit.
That’s why Garmin created the Approach S62, a GPS golf watch. According to Garmin, this device comes preloaded with over 41,000 golf courses. It has a built-in Virtual Caddie feature that suggests which club to use based on your typical swing. The PlaysLike distance feature converts uphill and downhill shots into flat yardage, so you get the most accurate information possible. Plus, you don’t have to worry about running out of power because the battery lasts up to 20 hours, even in GPS mode.
This sounded like an excellent way to potentially step up our golf game, so we tested the Garmin Approach S62 GPS Golf Watch and here’s what we found.
Testing the Garmin Approach S62 GPS Golf Watch
Our tester plays golf over 50 times each year, but they have never owned a golf watch. They use a rangefinder for every game and apps for additional information, especially when playing a new course. Our tester used the Garmin Approach S62 for several rounds of golf to get a thorough understanding of how it works in a real-world setting. During those games, they took extensive notes regarding battery life, display readability, Virtual Caddie performance, comfort and more.
What is the Garmin Approach S62 GPS Golf Watch?
The Approach S62 looks like a regular, casual watch you could wear every day. With just a few clicks, however, you start to uncover this device’s power. We were shocked to find out how much information the Garmin Golf Watch could provide. The Approach S62 can keep track of your score and distances. It can also help you avoid hazards, determine the safest path on the fairway, see what blind shots look like and more.
Garmin Approach S62 Golf GPS Watch price and where to buy
The Garmin Approach S62 GPS Golf Watch is currently available for $449.99 at Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods (regularly $499.99).
How to use the Garmin Approach S62 GPS Golf Watch
Setup
This device is very easy to set up. The first thing you need to do is charge it. If the battery is completely depleted, it will take about four hours to charge. This charge will last you a few days. Then, download and register the app on your phone and connect to the device. While the operation is intuitive, we highly recommend familiarizing yourself with the Garmin for about 30 minutes before taking it out for a round.
Overview
This watch is a great asset to have on the course. When you press different spots on the course map, it tells you the yardage to that spot. We found the distance to be extremely accurate, and the watch compensates for slope differences. It also alerts you to wind speed. The PinPointer feature comes in handy as it shows you the direction of the pin, even if you’re in a blind spot. After you complete a hole, the Garmin reminds you to enter your score.
Virtual Caddie
The Virtual Caddie feature is amazing. The Approach S62 takes into account all the possible factors of each shot and provides you with information that helps you make the best decision. Since the watch needs to learn how you play, it took us about five rounds before it became really effective. Once it learns your game, however, it can take you to the next level.
Screen
The screen on the Garmin GPS Golf Watch is large, colorful and easy to read at a glance. We used it in the bright sun of California and Arizona and had no problem viewing the display. As a comparison, it was much easier to see than the in-cart monitor, so we were very happy with its performance.
Independence
It was really important for us to have a device that functioned without needing to have a smartphone nearby. We found the watch could perform all its functions, with the exception of displaying wind readings, without the phone being in close proximity. This gives the Garmin Golf Watch a major advantage over Apple Watch golf tracking.
Battery life
Another feature that sets this watch above its competitors is the battery life. We wore this watch continuously for several days on a single charge. However, we did charge it before a round to make sure it didn’t die in the middle of a game. Considering its size, features and the amount of data exchanged during a round, we expected this watch to have poor battery life, but we were pleasantly surprised.
Comfort
This watch wears like a typical watch; the weight and size are not really noticeable in everyday scenarios. The band is sweatproof and comfortable. The only minor downside is you can accidentally bump the “End Round” button since the watch face is a bit large.
Garmin Approach S62 GPS Golf Watch benefits
The Garmin Golf Watch offers the kind of performance and detail you can’t get with other smartwatches. It’s comfortable, versatile, easy to see and has an extensive database of courses. The Virtual Caddie and PlaysLike features can elevate your game, while the impressive battery life ensures you’ll have power throughout the entire day.
Garmin Approach S62 GPS Golf Watch drawbacks
The Approach S62 is a premium golf watch, so it carries a steep price. However, it’s well worth the investment if you’re a serious golf player. Also, it might take a few rounds before you get the most out of this watch, but that’s only because it has so much to offer. The only issue we had was occasionally bumping the “End Round” button during the follow-through of our swing, which may be a non-issue for others. Besides that, there are no significant drawbacks.
Should you get the Garmin Approach S62 GPS Golf Watch?
We love the Garmin Approach S62 GPS Golf Watch and would highly recommend it to any golfer, whether they just enjoy it as a hobby or they’re serious about playing a more consistent game. The bottom line is this is a great product that fulfills all the manufacturer’s promises.
Consider other products
Garmin Approach S40 GPS Golf Smartwatch
If you like Garmin products but want something in a lower price range, this model may fit your needs. It provides the essentials and is a solid value, but it doesn’t have the advanced functionality that the S62 has, such as the Virtual Caddie and PlaysLike features.
Sold by Amazon
Shot Scope V3 GPS & Performance Golf Watch
If budget is a primary concern and you don’t care about bells and whistles like graphics, this is a good golf watch for you. It measures distance down to the yard and tracks your shots. It’s simple to use, and the battery lasts for up to two rounds of play.
Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Bushnell Golf Tour V5 Patriot Pack
If you prefer using a rangefinder, this impressive model from Bushnell Golf offers a good balance between price and features. The unit vibrates when you’ve locked onto the pin so you’re certain of its accuracy. If you use the app, you can unlock vital information such as hole layouts, 3D flyovers and more.
Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for TSLA, PGR, BJ, META, and AMD.
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New Graham Cracker Sandwiches are Recognized for Taste and Wholesome Ingredients
NUNDA, N.Y., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Once Again's Sunflower Seed Butter Graham Cracker Sandwiches have been selected as a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2022 Healthy Snack Awards in the Best Crave-Worthy Cookies Category. The single-serve snacks offer a high-quality and allergy-friendly alternative to traditional cracker sandwiches and are the first on the market to be certified both organic and gluten free. They're also vegan, kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, and free of added preservatives.
Hand-crafted in small batches at Once Again's own bakery, the clean-ingredient sandwich crackers feature a nutritious blend of organic sorghum flour, organic oat flour and organic cassava flour and are filled with ethically sourced, organic dry roasted sunflower butter milled creamy. RSPO certified palm oil is used to stabilize the spreads, which are lightly sweetened with sustainably sourced cane sugar. The plant-based product is also part of Once Again's Honest in Trade program, an initiative that seeks to improve quality of life through environmentally, economically, and socially fulfilling partnerships from farm to fork.
Shared Gael J. B. Orr, Director of Marketing at Once Again Nut Butter, "Creating a convenient snack made with our sunflower seed butter has been a labor of love for us, and we so value this recognition from the team at Good Housekeeping. Perfect for lunch boxes, backpacks, and on-the-go snacking, our new Sunflower Seed Butter Graham Cracker Sandwiches are super portable, can be eaten straight off the shelf, and are surprisingly filling and tasty."
Once Again's Sunflower Seed Butter Graham Cracker Sandwiches will be announced as a winner in the July/August 2022 issue of Good Housekeeping and are currently featured on GoodHousekeeping.com/healthysnacks. The product is sold at Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the country for an SRP of $1.69-$1.89 or $13.52-$15.12 per retail box of eight, plus online through the brand's website and Amazon. Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Sandwiches are also available.
For more information about Once Again Nut Butter, the 100% employee-owned company spreading integrity since 1976, visit OnceAgainNutButter.com and follow @OnceAgainNutButter on social media.
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Firm Renews Participation in Mansfield Rule Certification Process
CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm has joined more than 180 large law firms in participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 certification process aimed at diversifying leadership in the legal profession.
"Katten has participated in the Mansfield Rule initiative every year since its inception because we are deeply committed to removing any barriers and achieving greater progress for underrepresented attorneys, particularly in the leadership ranks," said Chief Diversity Partner Leslie Minier. "We strongly believe that diversity at all levels can drive innovation, improve client service and result in a more inclusive culture and supportive workplace.
"Engagement in Mansfield also affords us an opportunity to think strategically about succession planning so we can better prepare the next generation of firm leaders while continuing to deliver exceptional client service," Minier added.
The Mansfield Rule is a winning idea offered in 2016 during Diversity Lab's Women in Law Hackathon and was named after Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States.
Since launching five years ago, the program's leaders have expanded its parameters to consider at least 30 percent women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys and attorneys with disabilities when choosing candidates for top leadership roles as well as critical pipeline activities, such as pitch teams and senior-level lateral hiring.
The newest version of the program requires law firms to include in pools of candidates for leadership roles and equity partnership, among a dozen other activities that focus on the path to leadership, at least 30 percent historically underrepresented attorneys from all four groups. Firms must also consider 30 percent underrepresented talent for C-suite roles, create and publish job descriptions for leadership roles, and continue to meet routine check-in, data-collection and reporting milestones. Firms are asked to share lessons learned through monthly knowledge-sharing forums.
Last year, Katten achieved Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certification Plus status, indicating the firm actually achieved diversity in leadership, not just considered it. Results of the Mansfield Rule 5.0 certification process are expected in the fall.
Coinciding with Katten's participation in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 certification process, the firm recently marked the completion of this summer's diversity summit offered to diverse attorneys and summer associates in various firm offices. The summit, focused on connectedness and resilience, was designed to provide attorneys with insight into ways to navigate their careers, identify and overcome obstacles, and build successful relationships.
This year, Katten expanded its Kattalyst sponsorship program to a yearlong professional development curriculum, pairing senior associates and income partners as protégés with firm leaders and senior-level partners as sponsors, who use their insights and business relationships to open more doors to opportunities for underrepresented attorneys.
Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.
For more information, visit katten.com.
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At-Home Testing Has Become Popular, But May Not Be Completely Accurate; Travel, Work-Related Needs Drive Test Seekers To Get Professionally Administered Tests
SEATTLE , June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As COVID-19 positivity rates again increase across the U.S. and the State of Washington and the White House shifts at-home tests funding to instead support vaccines and treatments, national testing provider GS Labs continues to test hundreds of patients daily who are seeking out professionally administered COVID-19 tests. With at-home rapid tests widely available on store shelves or by mail, what's driving these patients to come to a private laboratory?
Four reasons, says Dr. Darin Jackson, GS Labs medical director: The peace of mind that comes from having a professional handle a medical test; to confirm a negative COVID-19 rapid test for patients who display symptoms of COVID-19; proof of positive COVID-19 status acceptable to employers; and proof of negative COVID-19 status required for travel to certain destinations.
"There's absolutely a sense of COVID-19 fatigue out there for a lot of people – but not for everyone," says Jackson. "People with high-risk family members or people who are at-risk themselves and show symptoms of COVID continue to come to us because they want the most accurate test results possible. There's a lot of research on at-home testing now, and while the tests are accurate, they don't quite measure up to professionally administered tests performed and analyzed by a laboratory. Additionally, results from at-home testing results are not being reported."
In accordance with CDC protocols, it is standard practice for symptomatic patients who received a negative rapid antigen test to next to be tested via a PCR test. This "confirmatory PCR" identifies individuals who received a negative rapid antigen test result but are in fact positive for COVID. Recent confirmatory PCR results show that 15% of symptomatic GS Labs patients who received a negative test result by the rapid antigen test are actually positive. Together, this highlights the personal and public health necessity for follow-up PCR testing when a rapid antigen is negative.
Workplace and travel needs are also driving private tests, says Jackson, who notes that in Washington, about 25 percent of the state over age 5 is not fully vaccinated against COVID.
"In Washington, there's still about 1.9 million residents over age 5 who haven't been fully vaccinated," says Jackson, noting that net number will grow given recent FDA approval for vaccines for ages 6 months and older. "We're giving tests to people whose employers require a professional positive test in order for PTO purposes or to reimburse the employees for various items. Also, it's important to note that many countries – including Canada – still require proof of full vaccination or a professionally administered negative COVID test from travelers seeking to enter the country."
The U.S. State Department website keeps a worldwide list of travel entrance requirements: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/COVID-19-Country-Specific-Information.html
In Washington, GS Labs' weekly patient positivity rate began climbing in mid-April, from just over 2% to a sustained rate of more than 18% during the prior five weeks. This mirrors results from GS Labs' nationwide lab network, where the most recent seven-day rolling positivity rate is 20% – approaching its highest-ever positivity rate of 23%, which was recorded during the Omicron peak.
"Fortunately, we continue to have ample tests and appointments for patients who need them," says Dr. Jackson. "Our commitment to convenient and accessible testing remains unchanged, as does our top priority: providing critical health information to individuals across Washington state and beyond."
Lab testing capacity and availability remains strong at GS Labs, which operates five Washington-state testing sites: Bellevue, Federal Way, Lynnwood, Seattle and Vancouver. GS Labs' state-of-the-art custom technology platform is built to serve as many as 1,000 patients per day at each location. GS Labs' digital platform allows patients to book within 15 minutes of their proposed appointment and to receive accurate rapid results in as little as 20 minutes after the completion of a rapid antigen test. Appointments for all tests must be made online prior to arrival at https://gslabstesting.com/.
Two tests are fully covered by insurance in the event the patient is experiencing symptoms or has had a recent exposure: a rapid antigen test for $179 – which typically returns results as quickly as 20 minutes – and a PCR test for $229 that returns results in 2 to 5 days. Both tests have no out-of-pocket cost with accepted insurance.
Additionally, GS Labs offers rapid PCR-NAAT and PCR-LAMP tests for $299 each, with results typically returned in about two hours. These tests, ideal for travel or screening testing, are available with cash payment only. Travel destinations may have different, specific testing requirements, so customers are urged to research which test is required before booking an appointment. A combination rapid antigen COVID and flu test is available for $199, also with cash payment only.
Since it began offering testing, GS Labs has tested more than 1.3 million patients across the country. To date, GS Labs has identified more than 230,000 patients positive for COVID-19. Headquartered in Omaha, GS Labs entered the COVID-19 testing space as the pandemic initially swept through Nebraska and the Midwest. At the time, loved ones and friends of the company's partners could not find COVID-19 tests anywhere after being exposed to the coronavirus. From that initial location, the company has expanded across the U.S.; its current footprint includes more than a dozen locations in eight states.
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KEY POINTS
- TADIOS was determined to be safe and well tolerated
- Serum levels of IL-1RA changed significantly, a biomarker that has a correlation with severity and mortality during COVID-19 infections
- Improvement in fatigue observed
LA JOLLA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 Helixmith announced topline results today from the double-blind placebo controlled multicenter study for TADIOS involving one hundred subjects infected with COVID-19. This study was conducted in India in compliance with AYUSH guidelines.
TADIOS is Helixmith's proprietary botanical formulation composed of three plants, which has been developed for the treatment of respiratory disease caused by viruses, microdust, and such. The primary goal of this study was to evaluate safety and tolerability of TADIOS, as well as its effects on efficacy parameters, which included biomarkers and clinical symptoms.
Subjects diagnosed with COVID-19 infection, showing mild to moderate symptoms, were enrolled according to the clinical management guidelines of the Government of India. Subjects were randomized to TADIOS and placebo with a 1:1 ratio in which fifty patients were assigned in each group. TADIOS and placebo were administered in addition to the standard of care in a double-blinded manner. Efficacy parameters were measured after the 10-day treatment maximum per COVID-19 treatment guideline of India. Safety was assessed at 14-day follow up after treatment was completed.
TADIOS was determined to be safe and well tolerated. The TADIOS treated group did not show any difference in adverse events compared to the placebo group, confirming its potential to be developed as a safe botanical treatment for COVID-19 treatment.
In terms of efficacy, IL-1RA biomarker showed a statistically significant difference and improvement was demonstrated in one of the fatigue-related questionnaires. IL-1RA levels were higher by more than 3-fold in both groups, but the TADIOS treatment group showed a lower level at 2 weeks after the end of administration, compared to the placebo group (p<0.05). It has been reported that IL-1RA is maintained at elevated levels in blood during COVID-19 infection, and its level has a close correlation with the severity and mortality of infection. While known to regulate excessive inflammation, it is also present at elevated levels in a variety of pathologic conditions, such as obesity and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as at the severe stage of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, reduction of IR-1RA by taking TADIOS suggests its possibility of preventing or inhibiting the progression of symptoms caused by COVID-19 infection to severe illness. Among the six biomarkers measured, serum levels of CRP, ferritin, TNF-a and the level of hemoglobin in whole blood were all within the normal range in both groups. and no difference was shown between the two groups.
TADIOS showed some improvement in fatigue, a common symptom in individuals with COVID-19 infections. In one of the questionnaires testing "I am easily fatigued," TADIOS-administered subjects showed statistically significant improvement vs placebo group, two weeks after treatment (p<0.05).
Helixmith is planning to present full data at either an academic conference or in a journal publication upon the completion of the analysis.
A variety of vaccines and medicines have been developed for COVID-19. However, there are still high unmet medical needs in this area, due to continuing emergence of variants and breakthrough infections. Even in Korea where more than 60% of the population has been fully vaccinated, infections and disease progression to symptomatic stages are still occurring at a high frequency. We believe that TADIOS could be used as a 'niche" therapeutic for those who need a safe and well tolerated product with convenient access. Depending on the country, TADIOS may be regulated as a botanical drug or nutraceutical.
About Helixmith
Helixmith is a clinical-stage gene therapy company headquartered in Seoul, Korea, developing new and innovative biopharmaceuticals to address previously untreated diseases, and is listed on the KOSDAQ. The company has an extensive gene therapy pipeline, including a CAR-T program targeting several different types of solid tumors and an AAV vector program targeting neuromuscular diseases. Engensis (VM202), the most advanced pipeline candidate, is a plasmid DNA therapy being studied for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic foot ulcers, claudication, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, coronary artery disease, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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TORRANCE, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Products Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging systems, lighting systems, and rugged outdoor gear, has appointed Mike Davis as group CEO of its Peli BioThermal Division, the life science industry's partner from discovery to distribution.
"I'm honored to join and lead Peli BioThermal into the next chapter of success," said Mr. Davis. "From the breadth of our passive, temperature-controlled portfolio of shippers and rental programs to our 19-site (and growing) global service network, we're clearly the foremost partner for the cold chain logistics shipments for the life science industry. I look forward to working with our customers, which include 18 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies worldwide."
Davis comes to Pelican with over 20 years of experience driving long-term profitability through proven strategies in multi-unit franchising, B2B, B2C, eCommerce/DTC/3PL, digital, and media. In his new role as group CEO, he will be responsible for Peli BioThermal's success and growth, brand vision and go-to-market strategy. He will focus on developing strategic initiatives and setting business objectives to ensure profitability and will directly oversee operations, product development and life cycle, business development, sales, and marketing initiatives. Davis will build on and lead a best-in-class organization which includes resources to service key geographies, customers, and market sectors with an emphasis on ethical leadership and decision-making. Davis will report to CEO of Pelican Products, Phil Gyori.
"I feel very fortunate to have Mike joining us at this pivotal time. The sky is the limit for this business, and Mike is an experienced executive with a great track record of building companies and helping transform them from good to great," said Mr. Gyori.
Davis most recently served as CEO of VALPAK where he improved shareholder value by tackling complex concepts, accessed business opportunities, and addressed and reset goals/strategies. Prior to that he held executive positions at Valpak, Napster (Rhapsody International), TPG Capital, Cinram, Alliance Entertainment, and Universal Music Group.
Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, life sciences, industrial, entertainment, and in numerous outdoor markets. Pelican™ products are designed and built to last a lifetime. The company operates in 27 countries, with 23 international sales offices and eleven manufacturing facilities around the globe. In Europe, the company does business under the name Peli Products, S.LU. and the division which manufactures temperature-controlled packaging for the healthcare industry, does business worldwide under the brand Peli BioThermal. For more information, visit www.pelican.com.
Peli BioThermal offers the widest range of temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company's products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfill the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. Peli BioThermal's customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management. Peli BioThermal is a division of Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. For more information, visit pelibiothermal.com.
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Educational child care provider marks milestone Academy in Urbandale, Iowa
ABINGDON, Md., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized brand of educational child care centers, has opened the 300th Academy in the Kiddie Academy system in Urbandale, Iowa. The Kiddie Academy system now has franchises in 34 states including the District of Columbia, with 70 additional Academies currently under construction.
"We're dedicated to developing what is unique in every child and understand that every interaction is an opportunity to leave a positive impact," said Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC President Joshua Frick. "The 300th Academy milestone is a chance to reflect on how far we've come and to look ahead. We look forward to nurturing, educating and inspiring thousands of children in communities across the country for years to come."
In the past year, enrollment in the Kiddie Academy system has increased 20% to over 38,500 children. More than 8,000 educators in the Kiddie Academy system are focused on delivering the brand's Life Essentials® curriculum at its franchised Academies, which is designed to inspire curiosity and instill character in the children it serves. Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC has been ranked on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for the past 20 years and has been recognized by top franchise lists published by Franchise Direct, Franchise Times, FranchiseRanking.com, Franchise Gator and more.
"Rankings like this are based on a franchise system's fiscal strength, stability and development, further solidifying Kiddie Academy's reputation as an industry leader in both franchising and educational child care," said Frick.
In the past year, the Kiddie Academy system celebrated 40 years of early childhood education with a $40,000 donation to Family Promise, a national nonprofit focused on providing prevention, shelter and stabilization services to communities nationwide. The donation was used to launch a leadership academy offering training to staff at Family Promise affiliates and scholarships focused on helping women achieve career growth in early childhood education. As a result of this effort, Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC was named the 2022 Cause Marketing Champion in Franchise Update Media's Franchise Innovation Awards.
The 300th Academy in the Kiddie Academy system represents the first location in Iowa and will bring 28 jobs to the Urbandale area. The state-of-the-art 12,500 square-foot location will serve 182 children ages six months to 12 years using the Kiddie Academy brand and proprietary Life Essentials curriculum, which exceeds Iowa's state early learning and preschool standards.
For more information about Kiddie Academy, visit www.kiddieacademy.com. To learn more about franchising opportunities with the organization, visit www.kiddieacademyfranchising.com.
Since its inception in 1981, Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC and its predecessors have been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. The company serves families and their children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, offering full-time care, before-and after-school care, and summer camp programs, through the Kiddie Academy system. Kiddie Academy's proprietary Life Essentials® philosophy, supporting programs, methods, activities, and techniques help prepare children for life. With an industry-leading Net Promoter Score® of 82 (a measure of customer satisfaction and loyalty), the Kiddie Academy system excels in providing an exceptional customer experience. Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC has also received corporate accreditation from the globally recognized Cognia accreditation system, signifying its commitment to quality education and the highest standards in child care. For more information, visit kiddieacademy.com or find Kiddie Academy on Facebook at Facebook.com/KiddieAcademy.
Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC is based in Maryland and there are currently 300 open Academies in the Kiddie Academy system located in 34 states and the District of Columbia. The Kiddie Academy system expects to open 30 new Academies in 2022. For more information, visit franchising.kiddieacademy.com. Each franchised location in the Kiddie Academy system is an independently owned and operated business.
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Tombras
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MEXICO CITY, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crediclub, one of Mexico's fastest-growing lending platforms, announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to partner with L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Under the terms of the agreement, L Catterton Latin America will acquire a significant minority stake to support the company in its mission to provide all Mexicans access to better and more affordable financial products.
The new partnership provides Crediclub with significant growth capital and expertise from L Catterton to expand its product offering in Mexico, invest in customer acquisition, enhance technological capabilities, and accelerate brand awareness. The investment comes at a time of rapid change for a category in which technology adoption and digitalization are allowing for further inclusion through innovative and low-cost products and services.
Founded in 2005 by an entrepreneurial team in Monterrey, Crediclub has become one of the most prominent non-bank financial institutions in the country. To date, the company has disbursed more than $2 billion in loans and offers a fully digital investment product which is revolutionizing the way Mexicans manage and grow their savings.
"With the development of innovative financial services tailored to the needs of the underbanked Mexican consumer, Crediclub has become a powerful alternative to traditional banks," said Juan Francisco Fernández, CEO and co-founder of Crediclub. "Our partnership with L Catterton will allow us to significantly grow and scale our business further, while preserving the quality and customer experience that set us apart."
"Crediclub's defining features have been performance and impact. Not only does it have some of the best underwriting, operating, and funding capabilities in the industry, it has also consistently improved standards of living in Mexico by driving financial inclusion, notably among women," said Ramiro Lauzan, a Partner in L Catterton Latin America. "Going forward, we expect innovation to become another hallmark of Crediclub, as it disrupts the market with new, better, more accessible financial products. As impressive as Crediclub's journey has been so far, we are confident it is about to become even better."
L Catterton has significant experience investing in financial services platforms. Current and past investments include Better Mortgage, Freetrade, and Eco. Other L Catterton Latin America investments include NotCo, Petlove, Despegar.com, OdontoCompany, Valoreo, Ben & Frank, Cholula, and Espaçolaser.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2022 subject to customary regulatory approvals.
About Crediclub
Crediclub, S.A. de C.V., S.F.P. is a regulated financial institution with 2.5 million credit operations and more than $2 billion in loans granted historically, in addition to being a pioneer and leader in the digital savings and investment segment. The company's product portfolio includes group, individual, and productive personal loans; savings and investments; a digital wallet with BNPL capabilities; and an offering for small and medium sized businesses. Crediclub was founded in 2005 by an entrepreneurial team supported by a group of international investors with vast sector expertise. The Company's compelling value proposition, combined with outstanding underwriting and operating capabilities and a low-cost, low-risk source of funding, has allowed it to consistently deliver best-in-class unit-level economics and profitability while focusing on its mission to drive financial inclusion in Mexico. For more information about Crediclub, please visit crediclub.com.
About L Catterton
With more than $33 billion of equity capital across its fund strategies and 17 offices around the world, L Catterton is the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad strategic network of relationships, L Catterton's team of nearly 200 investment and operating professionals support management teams around the world in building strong, category-leading brands. Since 1989, the firm has made approximately 250 investments in consumer businesses. For more information about L Catterton, please visit lcatterton.com.
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Managing Director, Firm Communications
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The Wichita-based Hightower advisory business invests in its next-generation leaders, ensuring its multi-generational clients are well-served now and for decades to come
WICHITA, Kan., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 6 Meridian, a Wichita, Kan.-based wealth management firm that joined Hightower earlier this year, announced that it has promoted eight of its advisory professionals to partner. With the promotions, 6 Meridian's original partners and founders have made a significant investment in the future of the firm, expanding and diversifying 6 Meridian's leadership team to ensure that their clients and their families are well served for generations.
Of the new partners, three team members have been with the firm for more than a decade. Five of the partners have joined the firm in the past five years. As part of this investment in the firm's next generation of leaders, the six original partners will provide one-on-one mentorship on various aspects of serving clients and running the business – including providing new and evolving value-added capabilities to multi-generational families, aligning 6 Meridian's core values with operations and managing growth. The original partners and founders have no immediate plans to retire.
"Our overarching goal is to make sure we're setting ourselves up to serve our valued clients for years to come, maintaining and enhancing all aspects of the business that are important to them," said 6 Meridian CEO Margaret Dechant. "These rising leaders are exceptionally talented and motivated, and it's important to support them in nurturing what we've built, including our values and culture of inclusivity, and move it forward into the future. We are committed to being on this path with our new partners and realizing the long-term vision for our firm and clients."
The eight new 6 Meridian partners are: Josh Buffolino, Investment Management; Tim Lynch, Wealth Advisor; Amanda Maier, Chief Marketing Officer; Trevor Phillippi, Chief Operating Officer; David Pike, Wealth Advisor; Tim Rozzell, Wealth Advisor; Jordan Swisher, Wealth Advisor; and Ammie Weidner, Director of Trading and Operations.
In addition to receiving education and mentorship from the group's founders, several of the new partners are taking part in the Hightower Center for Leadership (HTCL), a two-year education and training certificate program designed to empower and engage the next generation of Hightower business leaders.
"6 Meridian's forward-thinking approach is exactly what we envision when we make a strategic investment in a high-growth advisory firm and provide the resources and infrastructure for businesses to develop their next-generation talent," said Hightower Chairman and CEO Bob Oros. "We're proud to play a role in helping 6 Meridian's founders plan for the future and provide for the long-term wellbeing of their clients."
Tim Rozzell, who joined 6 Meridian five years ago, said he never expected to make partner so early in his career and admires the foresight of the original partners.
"This is setting us up to build a lasting business," said Rozzell, who is also participating in the Hightower Center for Leadership program. "We are learning how to serve clients and run a business the right way. We are aligned not only in how we think about investing for the long term, but in terms of values and how we best serve our clients, by sitting on the same side of the table and aligning our goals with them."
About 6 Meridian
6 Meridian is a Wichita, KS based registered investment firm founded in 2016. Our 24 professionals have worked together for decades, serving over 800 households and advising on approx. $1.9 billion of assets. In addition to investment management, 6 Meridian also provides wealth advisory services to high net worth individuals and institutions. Our mission is clear, innovate based on our clients' needs and deliver investment options that are transparent, efficient and at the forefront of the financial services industry. To learn more, visit www.6meridian.com or email contact@6meridian.com.
About Hightower
Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Learn more about Hightower's collaborative business model at www.hightoweradvisors.com.
Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. Hightower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment advisor.
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JConnelly
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Trump v. DeSantis: Young conservatives debate GOP’s future
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When former President Donald Trump took the stage before a crowd of more than 5,000 young conservative activists in Tampa this weekend, he received the rock star’s welcome he’s grown accustomed to over the seven years in which he’s reshaped the Republican Party.
One night earlier, it was Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who had the crowd on its feet as he headlined the day’s program at Turning Point USA’s annual Student Action Summit.
“To be honest, it’s like choosing between your favorite child,” said Leo Milik, 19, who lives in Barrington, Illinois, when asked whom he’d like to see as the party’s next nominee.
Milik, wearing a “Trump was Right” baseball cap, said both Republicans “have their pros, they have their cons.” For now, he said, he’s leaning toward Trump.
That sentiment reflects the soul searching underway inside the GOP as an invisible primary for the 2024 presidential nomination begins to take shape, dominated at least for the moment by Trump and DeSantis.
There’s little doubt that Trump is moving closer to announcing a third presidential campaign. But there’s genuine debate over whether he’s the party’s best candidate to take on President Joe Biden, who is otherwise seen as a vulnerable incumbent heading into the next campaign, weighed down by soaring inflation, sinking popularity and questions about his capacity to manage the U.S. into his 80s.
This summer’s hearings by the House committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection have only amplified the GOP’s anxiety about Trump. A pair of weekend editorials in the New York Post and Wall Street Journal — publications owned by the often Trump-friendly Rupert Murdoch — underscored the impact, castigating the former president for refusing to call off the mob of his supporters as they stormed the U.S. Capitol to halt the peaceful transfer of power.
“As a matter of principle, as a matter of character, Trump has proven himself unworthy to be this country’s chief executive again,” wrote the New York Post.
But inside the Tampa Convention Center, mentions of Jan. 6 elicited cheers as a who’s who of Trump’s “MAGA movement” took the stage in a room that had the feel of a Las Vegas nightclub.
Young attendees dressed in sparkly heels and candy-colored cowboy boots danced under laser lights to a DJ before the program began. Speakers were introduced with WWE-style videos, elaborate pyrotechnics and smoke displays. Throughout the venue, ring lights were placed strategically in front of logoed backdrops for flattering photo ops. Outside, a small group of neo-Nazis briefly waved swastika flags.
The top draw was Trump, who again teased his future plans.
“I ran twice. I won twice and did much better the second time … and now we may just have to do it again,” he said to thundering cheers and chants of “Take it back!”
During his speech, Trump appeared intent to address criticism from some corners of the party that he is too focused on relitigating the 2020 election, telling the crowd he wanted to talk about “some of the really big issues.” But he quickly returned to familiar grievances, labeling himself the most persecuted politician in the nation’s history as he inched ever closer to announcing a run.
“If I renounced my beliefs, if I agreed to stay silent, if I stayed home, if I announced that I was not going to run for office, the persecution of Donald Trump would immediately stop,” he said. “But that’s what they want me to do. And you know what? There’s no chance I do that.”
DeSantis, who often insists he is focused solely on reelection as governor, headlined Friday night’s program in an appearance that strongly suggested his ambitions extend beyond the state.
He welcomed the crowd to the “free state of Florida” and highlighted the anti-COVID mitigation policies that made him a conservative hero during the height of the pandemic. And he bragged about his efforts to bar discussions of race and sexual orientation in Florida classrooms, as well as his battles with Disney.
“We’ve accomplished an awful lot in the state of Florida. But we have only begun to fight,” he said. “Because we are on a mission to keep the state of Florida free and to save our great country.”
An unscientific straw poll of attendees at the event found that 78.7% would vote for Trump in a GOP primary, with DeSantis coming in second with 19%. No other potential candidate came in above 1 percent.
And many were indeed all in on a Trump 2024 run.
“I love the idea, I absolutely do,” said Ryan Malone, 33, who recently moved from New York to Florida. While he is a big fan of DeSantis, he argued that Trump is best positioned to turn the country around from what he sees as Biden’s litany of failures.
“I think that he would get more done,” he said. “Again, I love DeSantis, he’s my 1A, right? But I do think that if we’re going to get out of this miserable period that we’re in, Trump is the guy to get us out of this hole.”
Still, he worried about what might happen if the two were to run against each other in a GOP primary.
“I wouldn’t want to see there be bad blood between the person who’s, like, the true leader of our party and then the person who’s, you know, the second coming,” he said.
But his wife, Dr. Mariuxi Viteri Malone, 33, is eager for DeSantis to run. As an immigrant from Ecuador, she said she was offended by Trump’s rhetoric toward Hispanics.
“Be nice!” he said. “That’s all you need to do.”
Others were more strategic in their thinking.
Cameron Lilly, 29, said that he personally likes DeSantis better than Trump, but nonetheless thinks another Trump run makes sense for the party.
“I think Ron DeSantis right now is wasting the one more chance that Trump has,” said Lilly, who works for a defense contractor in Annapolis, Maryland. “I like DeSantis even a little bit more. But I think if we want to have consistent conservatives in the White House, one more Trump term, DeSantis as vice president, and then potentially one or two more terms. That’s the way to keep conservatives in the White House for more years.”
Steven Dykstra, 22, had another reason.
“As much as I want DeSantis to be the president — he would make a great president — I want him to stay in Florida,” said Dykstra, who attends Pasco-Hernando State College. “If he were to run in 2024, he wouldn’t be our governor. He’s been a great governor. I think he should stay.”
Orlando sisters Sydney and Janae Kinne, who go by “The Patriot Sisters” online, said they were fans of both Trump and DeSantis, but don’t expect either to run in 2024.
“I would still vote for him. We’re still there. But I would like to see him in a different seat this year,” said Janae, 23, of Trump. “If he runs, I mean, we’re going to be on the street rooting for him anyways. But we’d like to see him start to raise up other people who have the same mentality.”
Sydney, 21, said she was looking for an alternative, but wasn’t sure who.
“That’s the question of the hour,” she said. “Right now what we need is someone that, yes, is strong, they’re strong-willed, but someone that’s a little more kind of rallying everyone together.”
But Zachary Roberson, 22, said that, if he ever had to choose between Trump and DeSantis, he’d pick the Florida governor.
“He seems like a more refined version of Trump. So I’m hoping he runs for president,” said Roberson, a student at Florida Gulf Coast University.
As for Trump, Roberson suggested: “You can run for governor here in Florida.”
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Canton Township files suit over property filled with junk
CANTON TWP. – In July 2021, township officials spent $6,649 and six and a half hours removing debris and rubbish from a property along 24th Street SE.
"We took out 13 dump truck loads," township Zoning Inspector Michael Hanshaw said. "We have to pull guys off of road stuff to do these cleanups. Some of it wasn't debris, so we didn't get rid of it. I would say we got rid of 95% of it. It was junk."
But nine months later, the lawn surrounding the house at 2901 24th St. SE again is filled with all types of debris, including damaged motor vehicles.
"It is worse now than when we cleaned it up," Hanshaw said.
Canton Township officials have filed a civil lawsuit in Stark County Common Pleas Court against the resident, Jeremiah Goudy, claiming he is violating zoning regulations by operating a scrap yard or junkyard in a residential neighborhood.
The lawsuit is assigned to Judge Natalie Haupt. The case is being reviewed by Magistrate Julie Everett.
'They came here and destroyed me last year.'
"I don't care what they say," Goudy said of township officials. "They came here and destroyed me last year. They took everything off my property. They took my wood burner so I had to freeze all winter. I will protect my property. They will not take another thing from me."
Goudy described himself as handyman who possesses a variety of home repair skills.
"There is certainly more to it than just scrapping," township Trustee Christopher Nichols said. "There is a lot of junk out there. He has been on the township radar for at least two years. It is back to where it was before."
Goudy has indicated that he plans to hire an attorney.
"They (township officials) told me to get out of Canton Township if I couldn't afford to live here," Goudy said. "This is personal. What they did to me was a personal attack on me."
To legally operate a junk yard, the property must have at least 75 acres.
"He has got less than one," Hanshaw said.
While Goudy lives in the house, he is not the property owner of record. Stark County real estate records list the homeowner as Charles Bailey, who is deceased. Goudy said Bailey was his grandfather.
"He has been deceased for 13 years I think," Goudy said.
Bailey had a daughter, Connie Ward, who has a Canton address. She also is Goudy's mother.
"We are not really involved in it," said Ward when contacted and asked about the house in Canton Township.
Not an eviction movement
At this time, there does not appear to be any movement to displace Goudy from the house.
"This is not an eviction action of any kind," said attorney Eric Williams, township law director. "This is a zoning action. We are just concerned with getting the property cleaned up. For our purposes, since Mr. Goudy is residing there, he is the primary defendant in the case. I can't comment too much on the particulars because it is ongoing litigation."
Next door to Goudy are occupied homes.
"I try to fix my place up, all he does is destroy mine," said next-door neighbor Franklin Skelton. "He calls this his business, buying and selling stuff. He is a nuisance. He said he will fight it out with the police if they try to remove him."
By taking their concerns to Common Pleas Court, township officials are seeking a stronger form of enforcement.
"The courts have a stronger arm with a court order and fines, things they can do that we can't do," Nichols said.
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Appointment comes on the heels of a strategic investment in growth from Vista Equity Partners
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TigerConnect, healthcare's most powerful clinical collaboration platform, today announced the appointment of Melissa Bell as president. Bell is the first president in the company's history and is responsible for sales, marketing, revenue operations, solution design, clinical consulting, and customer success. She has over 25 years of experience as a revenue and customer leader in high-growth companies.
"Melissa is a respected leader in the industry, and her insights and experience will be invaluable as we enter our next phase of growth," said Brad Brooks, co-founder, and chief executive officer at TigerConnect. "Her appointment is a testament to our commitment to building a world-class executive team that will help us achieve our mission of transforming healthcare communication and collaboration."
Prior to TigerConnect, Bell served as chief growth officer for Intelligent Medical Objects, accountable for go-to-market activity, sales, professional services, and customer success. Previously she held leadership roles at Inovalon, nThrive (previously MedAssets), GE Healthcare and Allscripts. Bell holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, and completed the Executive Leadership Development program at the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School.
"I'm excited to join TigerConnect and help deliver on our vision of transforming healthcare communication," said Bell. "TigerConnect has an impressive track record of developing innovative solutions that improve patient care and I'm looking forward to building on that success and working with the team to help drive the next phase of growth for the company."
TigerConnect also announced plans for aggressive growth in the second half of the year. The company has hired several new executives to support this expansion, including a new chief revenue officer and a vice president of strategic programs. In addition, TigerConnect has set ambitious goals, including increasing its market share and expanding its product offerings.
Earlier this year TigerConnect received a significant strategic investment from Vista Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on software, data, and technology-based businesses. TigerConnect is leveraging the partnership with Vista to continue its mission to improve patient care through real-time contextual communication and collaboration.
TigerConnect's clinical collaboration solutions combine real-time communication with patient outreach, nurse alarm management and event notification, and physician and resident scheduling in one unified communication platform. At more than 7,000 healthcare organizations, these solutions are in use to improve workforce efficiency, patient throughput and experience, and enable providers to deliver better, safer care.
To learn more about TigerConnect, visit www.TigerConnect.com
About TigerConnect
TigerConnect transforms healthcare with the industry's most widely adopted clinical collaboration platform – uniquely modernizing how doctors, nurses, care teams, patients, and data connect. With solutions spanning care communication, patient engagement, scheduling, alarm notifications, nurse call, and more, TigerConnect accelerates productivity, reduces costs, and improves patient outcomes, safely and securely. Trusted by more than 7,000 healthcare organizations for user-friendly yet enterprise-ready solutions, TigerConnect delivers 99.99% verifiable uptime for more than 10 million messages each day. To learn more about TigerConnect, visit www.tigerconnect.com.
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HELSINKI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Outokumpu Oyj
Stock exchange release
June 16, 2022 at 8.14 am EEST
Outokumpu updates its dividend policy
The Board of Directors ("the Board") of Outokumpu Oyj has resolved on a new dividend policy.
According to the new dividend policy Outokumpu aims to distribute a stable and growing dividend, to be paid annually.
"Outokumpu aspires to be an attractive investment for long-term investors. The updated dividend policy aims to provide for stability and predictability, despite the volatile nature of the stainless steel business", says Chairman of the Board Kari Jordan.
According to the previous dividend policy, the pay-out ratio throughout a business cycle was aimed to be within a range of 30–50% of the Group's net income.
The Board states that the new dividend policy and current financial trajectory provides the Board a possibility to propose a significant increase in dividend to the next Annual General Meeting.
Outokumpu will arrange a Capital Markets Day today, June 16, 2022. The Capital Markets Day's webcast details and presentations can be found at www.outokumpu.com/en/capital-markets-day.
For more information:
Investors: Linda Häkkilä, Head of Investor Relations, tel. +358 40 071 9669
Media: Päivi Allenius, VP, Communications, tel. +358 40 753 7374
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NEW ORLEANS, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of CynergisTek, Inc. (NYSE: CTEK) to Clearwater Compliance LLC. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of CynergisTek will receive only $1.25 in cash for each share of CynergisTek that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-ctek/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
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New Orleans, LA 70163
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Jackson Township's Ohio Roasting Company offers specialty coffees, breakfast sandwiches
Ohio Roasting Company opened in October and already has served 42,000 drinks. Located in the old Savor restaurant building, at 4870 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township, the coffee shop has been welcomed by the community. The shop was co-founded by Frank Genovese and Mary Genovese. I spoke with co-founder and CEO Frank Genovese to find out more.
“We … are overwhelmed with gratitude,” Frank said. “This community has welcomed us into their daily routine, and we’re determined to continue to improve our offerings and service. … If you enjoy coffee, ours is always changing with new seasons and crops; find the one for you.”
Q. What kinds of coffee do you offer? What are your bestsellers?
A. “We offer many single origin and blend coffees. We serve our house blend (Interstate 77) and rotate other coffees throughout the week. We brew our coffee on a very unique brewing system. There are only two other locations in Ohio that I know of that use the same. The coffee is brewed using an immersion method, and the grounds are extracted several times during the brewing, unlike traditional brewing systems which shower the grounds from above. It’s also amazing to watch. We offer five to 10 coffees as pour overs, as well.
“We have espresso drinks, teas, chai, matcha and natural energy drinks, as well. Drinks are available hot, iced or frozen.”
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Q. Do you have any specialty drinks or featured drinks?
A. “We do have several specialty drinks as well as seasonal drink specials. Our menu is available on Facebook.”
Q. Can I purchase bagged coffee? If so, what are the varieties?
A. “Yes, currently from Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, DR Congo, Mexico, Papua New Guinea and Sumatra.”
Q. I see your Facebook mentions food on the menu. What all do you offer?
A. “We offer breakfast sandwiches. Breakfast sliders are amazing. Kings’ Hawaiian rolls, egg, chorizo bacon, smoked Gouda or pepper jack cheese. Oatmeal, bagels, pastries, cookies, etc. Homemade gelato using a continuously churning gelato machine—the only one in Stark County and possibly the state. We feature affogatos, which is gelato served with a shot of espresso or other pour over choices.”
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Q. Anything else you want About readers to know about the shop?
A. “Our shop is bright and airy with seating for 56. We have soft seating areas, high and low table seating and plenty of bar seating. The front of our shop is our roastery, where all of our coffee is roasted. There’s bar seating right by the bar for patrons to watch the roasting process while enjoying their beverage.”
“We have a team of the best baristas in Stark County, many with several years experience. Ninety percent of our drinks are served with amazing latte art from this talented team. We are excited for spring and summer to open our patio with seating for 12. We’ll be adding gelato and coffee flights, live music and more. Our drive-thru opened in January and continues to grow.”
Ohio Roasting Company is located at 4870 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Find Ohio Roasting Company on Facebook. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/food/2022/05/17/jackson-townships-ohio-roasting-company-offers-coffees-sandwiches/9364218002/ | 2022-05-17T09:49:39Z |
AAKP Honors Yale's Dr. Alan Kliger and UK Scientist Shahid Muhammad
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the COVID-19 death toll exceeds 1,000,000 American lives, the virus continues to disproportionately impact kidney patients, especially minorities, and threaten their safety across the nation and globe. Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), America's oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization, announced its 2022 Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award recipients. The Kitsen award recognizes leaders and programs that substantively improve patient safety through innovations in health systems management and patient safety education. AAKP is an aggressive advocate for increased patient safety, patient consumer care choice, and the protection of patient and organ donor rights covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Kidney patients are historically a high-risk population, and during COVID-19, mortality rates among vulnerable patients living on dialysis and immunocompromised kidney transplant recipients have surged.
The recipients of its 2022 Safety Award include Dr. Alan Kliger (watch OnDemand Dr. Kliger's Global Summit presentation, "Coronavirus: Kidney Community Stakeholder Response to Global Pandemic"), a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, and Dr. Shaid Muhammad, a four-time kidney transplant recipient and Specialist Biomedical Scientist affiliated with Coventry University School of Life Sciences (UK) and the University of the West of England (UWE) UK.
The 2022 awards mark the first time AAKP has simultaneously recognized safety leaders in the U.S. and overseas. AAKP's growing international impact and reach is based on its AAKP Global™ initiatives and the Annual Global Summit on Kidney Disease Innovations, an AAKP partnership event with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, which, in 2021, engaged over 20,000 patients and professionals across 80 countries. The 2022 Global Summit will be June 29 through 30. Free registration is available at https://bit.ly/AAKPGlobalSummit22.
Dr. Kliger stated, "On behalf of the American Society of Nephrology's (ASN) Nephrologists Transforming Dialysis Safety (NTDS) initiative, I am humbled to receive AAKP's Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award. Over the past six years, NTDS—working with the CDC, nephrologists, scientists, nurses, technicians, and patients—has targeted zero infections for dialysis patients to eliminate the second most common cause of death in this vulnerable population. This award is particularly meaningful for me, coming from AAKP, the premier kidney patient organization, and because the award is named in honor of my long-term colleague and inspiration, Jenny Kitsen. Patient Safety has truly come into its own in no small part because of AAKP advocacy. My profound thanks to AAKP." At Yale, Dr. Kliger has served as Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs for Yale New Haven Health System and was its Chief Quality Officer. He has served as the ASN's laison to the U.S. Center for Disease Control's Health Infections Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), Chair of the ASN's Nephrologists Transforming Dialysis Safety Workgroup, and co-chair of ASN's COVID-19 Response Team.
Dr. Muhammad stated, "I am very pleased to be listed as a recipient for the Jenny Kitsen Award as Academic Lead on behalf of the Renal Patient Support Group (RPSG). I put forward an application to implement important research relating to pediatric and adult nephrology research focusing on the exploration of using social media to understand and examine the interplay between social networks and experiences of living with CKD. The research effort will assess whether it is advantageous to involve allied health professionals and patients through online consultations and educational webinars through the RPSG social media platform to improve health literacy and lives of kidney patients, including pediatrics, young people, and adults." Dr. Muhammad is the Academic Lead on behalf of the Renal Patient Support Group (RPSG), an Evidence-Based support group for Renal Patients and Care Providers. Dr. Muhammad is a member of the UK Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC), a Fellow of The Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS), and a Chartered Scientist under the UK Science Council (CSci). Dr. Muhammad has scientific expertise in pediatric and adult nephrology research practices. Retrospectively, Dr. Muhammad has contributed to several nephrology organizations including the British Association of Pediatric Nephrology (BAPN). AAKP announced a formal global partnership with the RPSG in 2020 (read here).
AAKP President Richard Knight, a kidney transplant recipient and former dialysis patient, stated, "The Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award sets a very high standard for excellence in patient safety and education for health systems, professionals, and patients. I am very pleased that two outstanding professionals and patient advocates, Dr. Kliger and Dr. Muhammad, have received this award because their efforts have undoubtedly positively impacted countless kidney patients and their families. AAKP is a strong advocate for patient rights and safety, and the Patient Safety Award puts a spotlight on our commitment to identify leaders and best practices." Mr. Knight serves as the Chair of the Community Engagement Committee for the Kidney Precision Medicine Project for the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
AAKP's Chair of Policy and Global Affairs Paul T. Conway stated, "Kidney patients and their families are intensely aware of safety issues across the entire medical system, and COVID has identified many great strengths as well as areas for needed improvements through additional training and the creative use of virtual and social media technologies to better educate professionals and patients. Dr. Kliger is a courageous advocate for patient safety at both the individual and enterprise level, and Dr. Muhammad, as a kidney patient and scientist, continues to demonstrate how patient insight data gained through social media can transform learning and kidney education programs." Conway is a former home dialysis patient and current transplant recipient who serves as AAKP's Liaison to the CDC's Health Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC). HICPAC is a Federal Advisory Committee appointed to provide advice and guidance to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the CDC regarding infection control, strategies for surveillance, prevention, and control of healthcare-related infections and antimicrobial resistance.
AAKP's endowed safety award was created in 2014 by the Board of Directors of the former kidney Network of New England to continue the network's safety initiatives led by Ms. Jenny Kitsen, a social worker and former member of the AAKP Board of Directors, who has dedicated her career to patient safety. Among the organizations eligible to apply for the Patient Safety Award are public institutions, government agencies, and 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations. Among prior recipients are the American Nephrology Nurses Association, the Renal Physicians Association, and the CDC Making Dialysis Safer Coalition. A complete list of awardees can be viewed at https://aakp.org/programs-and-events/jenny-kitsen-patient-safety-grant/.
AAKP has a long history of promoting patient safety and infection control efforts through its Patient Safety Award program and close collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). AAKP awarded one of its first National Public Service Awards to Dr. Priti Patel, a member of the U.S. Uniformed Public Health Service and former Dialysis Activity Leader within the CDC's Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (read this January 2017 aakpRENALIFE article feature on Dr. Priti Patel) and founding partner of the CDC Making Dialysis Safer Coalition in 2016. The CDC and AAKP co-branded Conversation Starter to Prevent Infections in Dialysis Patients provides guidance for patients and family members to initiate a discussion with dialysis facility staff about steps the facility takes to prevent infections. AAKP has also implemented a mentorship pilot program, "Enhanced Patient Engagement to Improve Patient-Centered Outcomes Among Chronic Kidney Disease," through a Patient-Centered Outcomes and Research Institute (PCORI) Engagement Award, pairing CKD and dialysis patients in the Atlanta, Georgia, area with AAKP Ambassadors trained as mentors to provide support in coping with the challenges of kidney disease and expertise on how to advocate for their right to home dialysis and transplants.
Since 1969, AAKP has driven national policy discussions on kidney patient consumer care choice and treatment innovation. In 2018, AAKP established the largest U.S. kidney voter registration program, KidneyVoters™. Over the past decade, AAKP patients have helped gain lifetime transplant drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients (2020); new patient-centered policies via the White House Executive Order on Advancing American Kidney Health (2019); new job protections for living organ donors from the U.S. Department of Labor (2018); and Congressional legislation allowing HIV-positive organ transplants for HIV-positive patients (2013). Follow AAKP on social media at @kidneypatient on Facebook, @kidneypatients on Twitter, and @kidneypatients on Instagram, and visit www.aakp.org for more information.
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Marketing and Communications Manager
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gameflip is excited to announce their collaboration with Polygon Studios to bring immersive and engaging Web3 games onto the Polygon Ecosystem. This combines Gameflip's industry-leading platform with Polygon's layer-2 scaling infrastructure to build a new, borderless economy for gamers.
"At Gameflip, we strive to make blockchain technology accessible for game developers of all sizes, enabling them to onboard their games and users onto the blockchain frictionlessly. We're thrilled to collaborate with Polygon to bring in scalable, interoperable, and secured solutions to help game developers thrive." said JT Nguyen, CEO of Gameflip.
Gameflip is enabling game developers to quickly bring their games to Web3 with playable, earnable, and transactable NFTs on the blockchains, specifically for the Polygon Network. Game developers can integrate with Gameflip APIs to seamlessly onboard mainstream players and enable them to access NFTs, wallets, store, marketplace, and other services without the complexity of a blockchain wallet.
Developers can integrate via secure, simple, and authenticated REST API calls to reliably perform functions such as minting and selling of NFTs, listing on marketplace, and access to wallet and account management. Gameflip made it easy for developers by removing the complexities of scaling and ensuring consistency with the blockchain so they can focus on making the best game possible for their users. Players can quickly register and play the game immediately after download without setting up a traditional blockchain wallet.
Gameflip is led by veterans in the technology and gaming industries, enabling safe marketplace transactions across all gaming digital goods and assets including NFTs, digital collectibles, and in-game items. Proven to be secure and scalable, Gameflip is trusted by over 6 million gamers who have safely transacted $140M in sales.
Polygon is the world's first well-structured, simple-to-use Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development platform. Polygon SDK is its main component, a modular, versatile framework for creating and linking Secured Chains such as Plasma, Optimistic Rollups, zkRollups, Validium, and others, as well as Standalone Chains such as Polygon POS, which are built for flexibility and independence. Polygon's scalability solutions have been used by over 450 Dapps, 350 million transactions, and 13.5 million unique users.
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Etana Custody Brings New Digital Asset Services to Market at Consensus 2022
AMESBURY, Mass., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BankProv (NASDAQ: PVBC), a future-ready commercial bank that offers adaptive and technology-first banking solutions to emerging industries, announced today a new Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) partnership with Etana Trust Company (dba Etana Custody), an independent, qualified, global custodian for fiat and digital assets, to connect digital assets with the legacy financial systems.
Through this partnership, Etana Custody will be bringing to market new digital asset services to the investment community, announced today on the floor of Consensus 2022 by CoinDesk in Austin, Texas.
BankProv has been supporting businesses in the digital asset space with deposit and lending products since 2019 and recently announced its embedded institutional banking services with the build of an API programming suite. This relationship will enable Etana Custody access to payment rails and virtual ledger services to facilitate and track payments under sub-accounts for Etana Custody customers.
"We're excited to partner with a safe, secured and trusted partner in the market like Etana," said Dave Mansfield, CEO of BankProv. "We share the same vision and practice of streamlining the needs of our customers and centralizing our banking solutions to effectively support the fiat and digital markets."
Etana Custody offers a comprehensive technology platform that allows institutions, exchanges and individuals the tools to provide the highest level of oversight, security and fiduciary responsibilities to their clients in fiat and digital assets. The integrated platform allows clients to manage their assets from one location in a secure environment linked to many service provider options.
"BankProv is an innovative bank that recognizes the need to provide support services in the expanding institutional marketplace for digital assets," said Brandon Russell, CEO of Etana Custody. "Our partnership creates exciting new opportunities for progressive financial services firms."
About Etana Custody
Etana Trust Company (dba Etana Custody) is a Colorado chartered trust company regulated by the State of Colorado Division of Banking. Etana offers global custody and trade support solutions for institutions, corporations, exchanges, and individuals as an independent, qualified custodian.
Etana's industry-leading custody and trade support solutions allow clients to manage their fiat and digital assets from one location in a secure environment linked to many service provider options. Visit etana.com
About BankProv
BankProv, legally operating as The Provident Bank, is a subsidiary of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC). BankProv is a future-ready commercial bank for corporate clients, specializing in offering adaptive and technology-first banking solutions to niche markets, including cryptocurrency, renewable energy, fin-tech and enterprise value lending with a focus on search fund loans. We are committed to offering state-of-the-art APIs (application programming interfaces) for all business clients and BaaS (Bank as a Service) partners. Through our offerings, BankProv insures 100% of deposits through a combination of insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). For more information, visit bankprov.com.
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Phone: 603-334-1255
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American Jordan Pefok scores Swiss league-leading 18th goal
By The Associated Press
American forward Jordan Pefok converted a penalty kick for his Swiss league-leading 18th goal of the season, helping Young Boys to a 2-2 draw against visiting Lausanne. Pefok tied the score 1-1 in the 52nd minute, beating David von Ballmoos to the goalkeeper’s right. The 25-year-old forward, born in Washington, D.C., and raised in France, has a career-best 23 goals in 40 club games this season. He’s scored 18 league goals in 28 matches. Pefok made his U.S. debut last March 25 and has one goal in nine international appearances. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/09/american-jordan-pefok-scores-swiss-league-leading-18th-goal/ | 2022-04-09T21:07:15Z |
Medicare beneficiaries overwhelmingly support policies to protect access to Medicare home health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (the Partnership) today announced the results of a newly conducted national public opinion poll on the Medicare Home Health Program. The poll found widespread and deep support for Medicare home health care services and the need to prevent Medicare cuts to home healthcare.
The poll, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Partnership, found that nearly all Medicare beneficiaries (97 percent) want the federal government to maintain Medicare coverage for at-home health care services and nine in ten (88 percent) believe it is important for Congress to pass legislation that would prevent the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed cuts to Medicare home health services.
Other key findings from the poll include:
- 91 percent of older Americans and Medicare beneficiaries express the highest preference for receiving short-term recovery or rehabilitation health care at home.
- 92 percent of registered voters believe it is important for the federal government to maintain Medicare coverage for at-home health care to allow seniors to recover and rehabilitate at home. There is also wide bipartisan agreement among registered voters with 94 percent of Democrats and 93 percent of Republicans expressing their support for the Medicare home health program.
- 65 percent of voters oppose CMS implementing a cut to Medicare home health services, while only 20 percent support the cut.
- Three in five voters (60 percent) and more than three in four (76%) voters 65+ would be less likely to support their Member of Congress if they were in favor of making these cuts to Medicare home health services.
- More than three in four voters (78 percent) believe it is important for Congress to pass legislation to push back on CMS' proposed payment cuts to Medicare home health services, including nine in ten voters 65+ (88 percent), Medicare beneficiaries (88 percent), and caregivers for 65+ adults (89 percent).
"The American people have made it clear that they overwhelmingly support and prefer home health care services. We must continue to protect access for Medicare beneficiaries by preventing these vital services from facing permanent and temporary reductions as proposed in the CY 2023 Prospective Payment System," said Joanne Cunningham, CEO of the Partnership. "I hope lawmakers in Congress listen to the voters and quickly pass the Preserving Access to Home Health Act (H.R. 8581/S.4605), which will ensure that the Medicare Home Healthcare Program is preserved and protected. Without action, Medicare home health services are at severe risk."
The Partnership supports the bipartisan Preserving Access to Home Health Act, which if enacted will delay the proposed 7.69% cut from being implemented until 2026 and block an additional $2 billion "clawback" cut on services provided during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic from taking effect.
The poll was conducted by Morning Consult from July 22 to July 24, 2022, with a sample of 2,005 registered voters. The results have a margin of error of +/- 2 percent.
To learn more about Medicare's proposed cuts to home health, click here.
About the Partnership
The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare represents community- and hospital-based home healthcare agencies across the U.S. and is dedicated to developing innovative reforms to improve the quality, efficiency and integrity of home healthcare. To learn more, visit www.pqhh.org.
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Enables DIYers to Keep the Power and Lose the Cord
MT. PROSPECT, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dremel 8240 offers high performance and versatility, packaged in a sleek new tool design, and allows users to comfortably tackle a wide range of home improvement projects without the distraction of a cord. The 8240 features improved ergonomics, enhanced electronics, and an advanced battery technology making it suitable for heavy-duty applications and intermediate to advanced DIY projects that require consistent power, optimal runtime, and portability.
Made with a broad array of applications such as cutting, sanding, grinding, cleaning, drilling, and carving in mind, the 8240 is compatible with all Dremel rotary accessories and attachments for maximum versatility and ability to perform the widest range of DIY tasks. Compared to the tool's immediate predecessor, the model 8220, the 8240 has extended soft grip coverage for optimal comfort and control, enhanced electronics for optimal power, performance and efficiency and improved ventilation openings for smooth, cool, and quiet operation.
"We introduce the 8240 as the long-awaited successor of our best-selling 12-volt rotary tool the Dremel 8220," said Chris Thomson, cordless rotary tool product manager. "The 8240 is designed to elevate the Dremel cordless line-up through product innovations, a modernized industrial design, and an optimized battery platform," Thomson added. "And we are confident that the 8240 will become the new go-to cordless rotary tool for users looking to take-on home DIY projects requiring power, precision and portability."
8240 Tool Features at a Glance:
- High power tested to withstand the most demanding applications, the 8240 has the power to perform.
- Maximum versatility to perform the widest range of applications. Plus, the convenience compatibility with all Dremel rotary accessories and attachments.
- 12V, 2.0Ah high performance battery is equipped with enhanced technology to provide exceptional power, optimum battery life and runtime.
- New innovative design maximizes comfort and control for the user allowing continuous performance for extended working sessions.
- Variable speed from 5,000 – 35,000 RPM for maximum control and precision.
- Comfortable rubber soft grip for easy handling and superior control.
The Dremel 8240 cordless rotary tool kit includes: 8240 rotary tool, 2.0Ah battery, 65-minute charger, 426 reinforced cut-off wheel, 407– ½-inch 60 grit sanding band & mandrel, 408 – ½-inch 60 grit sanding band, 432–½-inch 120 grit sanding band, 402 – mandrel with screw, wrench, instruction manual and fabric carry bag. The Dremel 8240 cordless rotary tool has a limited two-year warranty and is now available at Lowe's and Amazon and will be available at additional home centers in Fall 2022. The MSRP is $99.99 USD and in Canada, the MSRP is $139.99 CDN.
For more information and high-resolution images, please visit the Dremel electronic press kit at www.dremelnewsroom.com.
Since 1932, the Dremel brand has been helping crafters, hobbyists and home improvement enthusiasts get the job done with its full line of versatile, easy-to-use tool systems that deliver the perfect solution for almost any task. From our Dremel rotary tools that boast over 170 highly engineered accessories and 15+ attachments to the Multi-Max™ oscillating tools, Ultra-Saw™ and Saw-Max™ multi-saws, and the Idea Builder™ 3D printer, DIYers have come to know and trust the brand to complete their projects. Combining compact size, efficient speed, ergonomic design, precision, and versatility with a wide range of accessories, Dremel has been the catalyst to unleashing creativity among its consumers for generations and is continuing to instill courage in the next generation of DIYers through its "You Got This" campaign that launched on April 11, 2022.
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Minister's book defends women's right to choose
PLAIN TWP. − The Rev. Mark Brown says a story in the Gospel of John about Jesus' intercession on behalf of a woman put on public trial for adultery fundamentally changed the way he views abortion, adding that it calls for more understanding and not condemnation for women who opt to have abortions.
Brown wrote the new book, "Jesus Said Neither Do I Condemn Thee: Our Babies are in His Hands."
"I was a staunch, prolife individual," Brown said.
Brown said he was exercising one day when God asked him a question.
"God hit me and asked, 'What about the rights of the mother?' It was really a transformational moment for me because I never really looked at it that deeply," Brown said. "There really is another individual besides the baby. What about the rights of the person who is having the baby, and whatever situation they're involved in?"
Brown said he started researching the Bible regarding the issue, and landed upon the story in John, chapter eight.
"It is about a woman caught in adultery, and how Jesus stood up for her and advocated for her," he said. "The major point is he took her side while standing up to that crowd to make sure she was protected."
In the story, Jesus was on his way to teach when the Pharisees and religious leaders of the day presented the condemned woman in his midst.
Under Jewish law, a person − man or woman − caught in the act of adultery was to be executed.
"Who knows what state of dress she was in?" Brown said. "She was in front of thousands of people, and probably horrified. I asked my wife, Kathy, how would a woman feel in that situation? The law of that day was you could be stoned to death. She probably felt worthless, terrified ashamed, betrayed and confused."
Kathy Brown said she shared her husband's previous views on abortion.
"I was the same way, but I hadn't really thought it over," she said. "I've been around people who had kids and I saw how some of them are treated. Not everyone, but a lot of them whose parents were on drugs; kids who lost their parents. The poor kid is still going through hell from the time they came into this world."
Kathy Brown said she believes aborted fetuses are returned to heaven.
"To me, that changed my mind on abortion," she said.
More:https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/religious-landscape-study/views-about-abortion/
How the major faiths view abortion
According to the nonprofit Pew Research Center, 60% of mainline Protestants, 48% of Catholics, 83% of Jews, 55% of Muslims, 82% of Buddhists, 68% of Hindus and 53% of Orthodox Christians surveyed said abortion should remain legal in most or all cases.
In contrast, 33% of evangelical Protestants, 18% of Jehovah's Witnesses and 27% of Mormons agreed with that view.
Among Black Protestants, the figure stands at 52%. According to statistics, Black women account for one in three abortions performed in the U.S.
Brown said he knows his position is controversial.
"How can you terminate a pregnancy?" he said. "But sometimes, the best way to show someone love is to leave that situation. When you have a child is not wanted, there's a lot of trauma attached to that."
Mark Brown said opposition to abortion frequently ignores the woman or girl involved.
"A lot of times you have basic, knee-jerk reactions to things," he said. "You just attack the person, the mother. How can we expect a 10-year-old person to carry a baby to term − if it could be born. Then you think about the trauma that the young girl has to go through. A lot of times, she has to deal with them on on her own. There's a lot more to the situation."
In John's account about the woman caught in adultery, Jesus stoops on the ground and begins writing in the dirt, followed by his declaration "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."
The narrative notes that the crowd dissipated, from the oldest man to the youngest.
"Up to that point, it shows all the negative things they were doing to her," Brown said. "No one knows what he wrote but (scripture) said they were convicted in their conscience. They understood they were not without sin."
Brown said a second story, found in Matthew's gospel about Jesus' interaction with a young lawyer, also helped him to change his beliefs about abortion.
In Matthew, chapter 22, the lawyer asked Jesus, "What is the greatest commandment of all?"
"As we know, Jesus always gives you more than you ask for," Brown said with a laugh. "He talked about two commandments, to love God, and love your neighbor as yourself; upon this hangs all the law and the prophets. In other words, everything from Genesis to Malachi is based on these two commandments.
Brown added that "if people don't follow the Greatest Commandments, anything else you do is inconsequential."
"They didn't need him to tell them what they already knew," he said. "Everything we do should be based on loving God with everything we have, and loving our neighbor with everything we have. If a child is born into an unwanted situation ... they aren't treated the way."
Brown said his book addresses human rights. In the first century, women had few, if any.
'Go and sin no more'
"The unfortunate situation is that is everybody digs their heels in the side they're on," Brown said. "I think that's why he took me back to the women caught in adultery. The law said she should be stoned. Basically, what (God) wanted me to write was 42 pages that will give you a transformative view. Had he not stood up for the woman, the law said she should be stoned. But he said if you are without sin, you can stone her. "
Brown also noted that Jesus instructed the woman not to continue in her behavior.
"What's hurting us today is a lot of people don't have a conscience," Brown said. "They don't correct their behavior; they try to defend it. I don't have the definitive answer, but Jesus did not condemn the woman."
Kathy Brown said the book offers encouragement for women who may have had an abortion.
"It lets you know that even if you had an abortion, it lets you know that that child is given back to Jesus," she said. "For a women to have an abortion, for whatever reason, that child is in a better place than earth ... the big thing is, we just want to stress that God loves everybody. We should love each and stop condemning each other."
Mark Brown said people should embrace mercy and empathy by placing themselves in another person's shoes. "We think the greatest crime we can do is kill somebody, but what he was showing is that the greatest crime we can have is to violate the two greatest commandments," he said. "Jesus Christ can stand in the way of any crime. No matter what you do, he's not going to hold you or condemn you. 'Go and sin no more.'"
Brown said his book is a message to women and girls who wrestle with the guilt of abortion.
"It's like a love letter from Jesus to all the women and girls who have suffered, and all the children who have suffered abuse," he said. "They continually have been condemned by society. This is something to try to help them to feel better about themselves. There's things we do we regret that we've done. To continue to beat yourself up is not the answer to the situation."
Brown's book is available on amazon.com in paperback or e-book.
On Wednesday, the Browns will have a meet-and- greet at noon at Jerzee's Cafe on Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton with special guest, State Rep. Thomas West.
Reach Charita at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @cgoshayREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2022/09/17/local-ministers-book-focuses-on-support-of-women-in-abortion-issue/65742815007/ | 2022-09-17T09:47:43Z |
Separately managed account pioneer PSN provides exclusive access to nearly 40 years of data including net and gross-of-fee returns
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF) and worldwide industry leader in providing data, research and insights to financial institutions, announced investment analytics provider FinMason will begin distributing Separately Managed Account (SMA) data from top provider PSN via its FinRiver API.
Zephyr PSN is the longest running independent SMA database in the world. Over the nearly four decades since it launched, PSN has continually pioneered the delivery of valuable SMA data to its customers, always accurate, consistently verified. Where there was no access, PSN built inroads and set the standard in 1984. Today, it leads the way in providing unbiased, high quality, detailed information across 2000 data points.
"We have seen a tremendous increase in interest in our PSN SMA data due to the surging popularity of SMAs," says Chris Volpe, Head of Informa Financial Intelligence's Zephyr business. "Last year we collaborated with FinMason to offer OWL Analytics' ESG data to our customers, and we view this expansion of our relationship as an opportunity to offer our PSN data to an ever-growing universe of firms looking to access quantitative and qualitative data on SMAs."
Zephyr PSN provides asset breakdowns, compliance, key personnel, ownership diversity, business objectives and strategy of more than 1,100 firms. Over 9,000 products are available to review including style, fees, GIC sectors, fixed income ranges and full holdings. In addition, subscribers can compare products across 285 peer group universes.
"We have several partnerships with Informa in place that allows us to service a diverse set of clients and institutions. Through the FinMason API we deliver ESG scores on 30,000+ securities, as well as the ability to distribute SMA data with derived analytics across our clients' portfolios," says David Remstein, CEO of FinMason.
In March Zephyr was awarded the 2022 Fintech Breakthrough Award for Best Financial Research and Data Company. For additional information about Zephyr and its solutions, visit: https://pages.financialintelligence.informa.com/Zephyr-Financial-Solutions.
Zephyr's financial services solution enables wealth managers and advisors to fully manage client investment goals with communication tools to create custom, professional proposals and presentations that convey advisor strategies and success. The platform consistently scores high among users for its ease of use with valuable tools including presentation center, portfolio proposal generation, performance measurement, asset allocation modeling, research, analytics and ESG ratings and reviews. Visit financialintelligence.informa.com to learn more about Zephyr and to request a demo.
FinMason, one of the world's largest investment analytics engines for financial services platforms, enables WealthTech platforms to accelerate development and time-to-market while retaining control of their user experience. Built with speed, flexibility, and scalability in mind, the financial technology firm calculates and delivers more than 1,000 analytics on every publicly traded asset in the world via one simple API. For more information, visit www.finmason.com.
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RALEIGH, N.C., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caddy Clubhouse Cocktails, a new to market golf inspired ready-to-drink cocktail line, announced today expanded distribution into multiple new markets across the country.
Caddy Clubhouse Cocktails is available in two classic favorites synonymous with the golfing community: the Transfusion, a vodka based, carbonated craft cocktail with natural grape, lime and ginger flavors, and the Half & Half, made with vodka, iced tea and lemon flavors.
Caddy Cocktails can now be found in select retailers across Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New York - with a wider nationwide rollout planned through 2022. The product's suggested retail is $11.99 containing four cans per pack.
"We have been able to quickly get Caddy Cocktails out into 11 markets, with more coming online every month," said Chief Commercial Officer of Next Century Spirits, Anthony Moniello. "Our goal remains to drive distribution and activation across every golf course in the country and become a part of the fabric of golf culture - and we're off to a great start!"
Caddy Cocktails was recently awarded gold medals via two of the most well respected industry organizations in the U.S.:
- New York International Spirits Competition
- American Distilling Institute International Spirits Competition
The company has also partnered with PGA Memes, one of the fastest growing and most talked about social media platforms in the world of golf. Caddy Cocktails will be featured via a soon-to-launch video series entitled: Caddy Confidential Series, highlighting real golf caddies from around the world. Caddy (Cocktails) will also be featured within the company's ongoing PGA Memes Challenge Golf Tournaments.
From the back 9 to the backyard, Caddy Cocktails are perfect for any occasion. Crafted with vodka, these ready-to-drink vodka cocktails include the iconic golf cocktail, the Transfusion and the classic Half & Half.
To learn more, please visit: www.caddycocktails.com or visit their social channels on Instagram and Facebook.
Next Century Spirits is a full-service distilled spirits company that specializes in the creation and processing of distilled spirits for private label, private brands, bulk, and craft markets.
To learn more about our services and more, please visit https://nextcenturyspirits.com/ and or check us out on Instagram or Facebook.
Taylor Foxman – Next Century Spirits
taylor@theindustrycollective.org
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