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Several Kia Models Recognized as Top Performers in Their Respective Segments
- Kia earned first-place and top-ranked honors in MotorTrend's Ultimate Car Rankings for the second half of 2022
- Nine different Kia models across various categories were recognized, including the award-winning 2022 EV6 and 2023 Telluride, along with several other electrified vehicles
- MotorTrend updates Ultimate Car Rankings list twice a year; award criteria based on over 70 years of testing expertise as well as scores in safety, value and more
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nine Kia models were recognized in MotorTrend's Ultimate Car Rankings for the second half of 2022. More than half of the podium winners are electrified vehicles, including the crowd favorite 2022 EV6, which took the top spot in the Electric SUV category.
"With so many of Kia's podium award winners hybrids or EVs, electrified vehicles are clearly becoming a strong suit for the brand," said Buyer's Guide Director Zach Gale. "From the superb Sportage Hybrid to the sporty EV6, Kia has made its presence felt in MotorTrend's Ultimate Car Rankings."
The 2023 Telluride, 2022 Rio Sedan, and Rio Hatchback, came in first place in the 3-row SUV, subcompact sedan, and subcompact hatchback segments, respectively. Bolstering Kia's stable of electrified vehicles, the 2022 Niro1, Sportage Hybrid and Sorento Hybrid took second place in the Compact Hybrid Hatch, Compact Hybrid SUV, and 3-Row Hybrid SUV segments, respectively.
"We are honored so many of our vehicles have been recognized, especially the EV6, which continues to reaffirm its leadership status among an impressive field of electrified competitors," said Steve Center, COO and EVP, Kia America. "While these rankings reinforce our advancement in electrification thus far, we'll only become more formidable as our 'Plan S' strategy continues to unfold."
MotorTrend's Ultimate Car Rankings launched in 2020 to help the average car buyer better understand their options. Using its long-running Car, Truck and SUV of the Year award programs as a foundation, the ranking system evaluates how a car drives, long-term value, safety, efficiency, driving range, technology, and more. For more details on MotorTrend's Ultimate Car Rankings, visit https://www.motortrend.com/cars/
Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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Expansion into Buffalo and Hiring of CTO Magnuszewski Further Make Western New York a Staple for the Digital Currency Industry
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundry Digital LLC ("Foundry"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Currency Group ("DCG") focused on empowering a decentralized infrastructure with better capital access, efficiency, and transparency in digital asset mining and staking operations, has named Dan Magnuszewski as its new Chief Technology Officer and announced plans to open an office in downtown Buffalo.
Magnuszewski said, "I'm inspired to keep moving Buffalo and Western New York forward as I set out on my next endeavor. Western New York has so much to offer when it comes to decentralized technology, talent, and community. I'm excited to join Foundry in its mission to empower a decentralized infrastructure and make Western New York a booming tech hub for cryptocurrency along the way. This is just the beginning."
In addition to being an active angel investor, Magnuszewski co-founded ACV Auctions, a marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions and data services that turned into one of the most successful startup business stories in Buffalo history. The firm raised hundreds of millions in venture capital and went public on the NASDAQ stock exchange, making NASDAQ:ACVA a symbol of the potential Buffalo holds for technological growth.
Dan Magnuszewski's impressive track record in the Buffalo tech community will contribute to Foundry's continued growth and set the company's new location up for success.
Foundry CEO Mike Colyer said, "I'm thrilled that Dan is joining Foundry as our CTO and to lead our expansion into Buffalo. As a pillar of the local tech community, Dan possesses all of the knowledge and experience necessary to put Western New York on the map as a leader in this emerging, cutting-edge industry."
Foundry's expansion into Buffalo will replicate what the company has built in Rochester — hiring talent from local universities, engaging with, and giving back to the community, bringing blockchain technology to Buffalo, and enhancing Western New York's position as a leader in the digital currency industry. The expansion will also bring new jobs to the area, providing opportunities for those interested in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, and other tech job seekers to join the dynamic industry.
While the new location is set to open this year, job seekers in the Buffalo tech community can start applying for Foundry's open positions today at foundrydigital.com.
A subsidiary of DCG, Foundry is a financing and advisory company focused on digital asset mining and staking. With the mission of empowering a decentralized infrastructure for a digital world, Foundry provides North American digital asset mining businesses with capital and intelligence. Foundry is based in Rochester, NY. For more information, visit our careers page: https://boards.greenhouse.io/foundrydigital.
Founded in 2015, Digital Currency Group is a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in blockchain companies all over the world. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the industry, backing more than 200 companies in 30+ countries. In addition to its investment portfolio, DCG is the parent company of some of the leading companies in the industry, including Grayscale Investments, Genesis Trading, CoinDesk, Foundry Digital, Luno, and TradeBlock.
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RENO, Nev., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - i-80 GOLD CORP. (TSX: IAU) (NYSE: IAUX) ("i-80", or the "Company") is pleased to report its operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. i-80's Consolidated Financial Statements ("financial statements"), as well as i-80's Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations and Financial Condition ("MD&A") for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, are available on the Company's website at www.i80gold.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Unless otherwise stated, all amounts referred to herein are in U.S. dollars.
2022 Second Quarter Highlights:
- Commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange on May 19, 2022 under the symbol IAUX
- Q2 2022 gold sales of $3,507 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of $1,356 per ounce sold1
- Funds received for the previously-announced gold prepay and silver purchase and sale agreements totaling $75 million
- June 30 cash balance of $101 million in addition to $31 million in restricted cash
- Drilling at Granite Creek continued with multiple high-grade intercepts in the Ogee and South Pacific zones (23,944 core feet and 8,157 reverse circulation (RC) feet drilled)
- Increased the size of the Granite Creek property package by approximately 1,280 acres (518Ha), extending exposure along the primary fault structure by approximately 1.6 km north towards the Turquoise Ridge Mine, and 1.6 km south of Granite Creek
- Continued step-out and infill drilling at Ruby Hill with multiple high-grade intercepts (21,595 core feet and 25,150 RC feet drilled)
- Engineering study of Lone Tree autoclave refurbishment continued on plan
- Entered into agreement to acquire key water rights for the development of the Cove Project
2022 Year to date Highlights:
- Gold sales of 4,996 ounces; all-in sustaining cost of $1,326 per ounce sold1
- Commenced development of exploration decline at McCoy-Cove (approximately 1,300 feet of advance now completed); drilling expected to commence in Q4
- Completed first gold sale in Company history
- Shipment of sulfide ore from Granite Creek for processing started in June
- A total of 145,887 feet (core and RC) drilled by the end of the second quarter
"The Company continues to aggressively pursue our peer-best production growth strategy.", stated Ryan Snow, Chief Financial Officer of i-80. "Several key development milestones have been achieved in the first half of the year along with continued exploration success, demonstrating the potential to extend known mineralization. In addition, the gold prepay and silver purchase and sale agreements funded during the quarter and gold sales continued from the residual leaching at Ruby Hill and Lone Tree resulting in a cash balance of $101 million dollars."
Production and sales from residual leaching at Ruby Hill and Lone Tree totaled 3,507 ounces for the quarter and 4,996 ounces year to date at cash costs per ounce sold of $1,122 and $1,093, respectively, and all-in sustaining cost per ounce sold of $1,356 and $1,326, respectively.
Exploration, evaluation, and pre-development costs were $12.1 million in Q2 and $21.4 million year to date (YTD). This spend reflects mainly the exploration and pre-development work at Granite Creek and Ruby Hill.
Lone Tree Processing Facilities
Lone Tree is expected to become the hub of i-80's Nevada operations and the central processing facility for mineralization from the first four planned mining projects. Importantly, Lone Tree is host to infrastructure that, following successful refurbishment efforts, will position i-80 as one of only three companies in the United States capable of processing both oxide and refractory mineralization.
During the quarter, the Company advanced a detailed engineering study for the restart of the autoclave. The study is progressing on plan and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022. The Company also continued permitting for the development of the Buffalo Mountain open pit where gold mineralization is expected to be processed at the Lone Tree leach pad facility.
Residual leaching activities at Lone Tree produced 942 ounces gold during Q2 and 1,785 YTD at a cash cost per ounce sold of $9261 and $8791, respectively, and all-in sustaining cost per ounce sold of $1,5601 and $1,3431, respectively.
Granite Creek
In the second quarter, 2022, drilling continued for resource expansion on the Ogee and South Pacific Zones with multiple high-grade intercepts. Completed 23,944 feet of core drilling and 8,157 feet of RC drilling. The amount of drilling completed as of June 30, 2022 totaling 71,952 feet was in line with the Company's drilling plan. Drilling targets were expansion and delineation of the newly discovered South Pacific Zone as well as delineation drilling that targeted the Otto, Adam Peak, and Ogee fault zones with underground drilling.
McCoy-Cove
Construction of the exploration decline continued on plan and has been advanced approximately 1,300 feet. Additional work on metallurgical and hydrology studies, engineering of de-watering and mining options, and reclamation activities associated with the inactive tailings storage facility is also being advanced.
Ruby Hill
A major, multi-drill, exploration campaign is underway that will see a minimum of 20,000 metres drilled in 2022 followed by a resource update. Multiple gold and polymetallic deposits and exploration targets exist on the property with mineralization open along strike and at depth.
The Company has commenced permitting for the construction of a decline to access the high-grade Ruby Deeps deposit and the Blackjack Zone with the intent of trucking refractory mineralization for processing at Lone Tree.
In the second quarter, infill and step-out drilling of the Ruby Deeps zone continued with multiple high-grade intercepts and multiple brownfield exploration targets were tested. 21,595 feet of core drilling and 25,150 feet of RC drilling was completed during the quarter, with a combined total of 73,935 feet completed in the first half, in line with the Company's drilling plan. Owing to the substantial success of the 2022 exploration campaign at Ruby Hill, the program has been expanded.
Residual leaching activities at Ruby Hill produced 2,565 ounces gold during Q2 and 3,211 YTD at a cash cost per ounce sold of $1,1941 and $1,2111, respectively, and all-in sustaining cost per ounce sold of $1,2821 and $1,3161, respectively.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information contained in this press release was reviewed by Tim George, PE, Mining Operations Manager, and a Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.
About i-80 Gold Corp.
i-80 Gold Corp. is a well-financed, Nevada-focused, mining company with a goal of achieving mid-tier gold producer status through the development of multiple deposits within the Company's advanced-stage property portfolio anticipated to be processed at the centrally located Lone Tree processing facility and autoclave.
Forward-looking information
Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including but not limited to, actual production results and costs, results of operation outcomes and timing of updated technical studies at the Company's mineral projects, timing to advance mineral projects to production and advance permitting and feasibility work on the on its mineral projects and future production, development and exploration results. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company, its projects, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. These statements reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events, performance and results and speak only as of the date of this release.
Forward-looking statements and information involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indicators of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements or information, including, but not limited to: material adverse changes, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts with the company to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; and the failure of exploration programs or studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued exploration, studies, development or operations. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, refer to i-80's filings with Canadian securities regulators, including the most recent Annual Information Form, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
NON-IFRS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The Company has included certain terms or performance measures commonly used in the mining industry that are not defined under IFRS in this document. These include: by-product cash cost per ounce sold, by-product all-in sustaining cost ("AISC") per ounce sold, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, capital expenditures (expansionary), capital expenditures (sustaining), adjusted net earnings and average realized price per ounce. Non-IFRS financial performance measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore, they may not be comparable to similar measures employed by other companies. The data presented is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with IFRS and should be read in conjunction with the Company's Financial Statements.
Definitions
Adjusted earnings and earnings per share excludes significant write-down adjustments.
All-in sustaining costs on a by-product basis per ounce include total production cash costs on a by-product basis plus incorporates costs related to sustaining production.
Average realized gold price represents the sales price of gold per ounce before deducting mining royalties, treatment and refining charges as well as gain or losses derived from the offtake agreement with Orion.
By-product credits include revenues from the sale of by-products from operating mines.
Capital expenditure (expansionary) is a capital expenditure intended to expand the business or operations by increasing production capacity beyond current levels of performance and includes capitalized exploration.
Capital expenditure (sustaining) is a capital expenditure necessary to maintain existing levels of production. The sustaining capital expenditures maintain the existing mine fleet, mill and other facilities so that they function at levels consistent from year to year.
Cost of sales per ounce sold is calculated by dividing the attributable cost of sales by the attributable ounces sold.
Exploration and evaluation (sustaining) expense is presented as mine site sustaining if it supports current mine operations.
Rehabilitation – accretion and amortization include depreciation on the assets related to the rehabilitation provision of gold operations and accretion on the rehabilitation provision of gold operations.
Average realized gold price per ounce of gold sold
Average realized gold price per ounce of gold sold is a non-IFRS measure and does not constitute a measure recognized by IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning defined by IFRS. It may not be comparable to information in other gold producers' reports and filings.
Cash Costs
Cash costs per ounce sold represents all direct and indirect operating costs related to the physical activities of producing gold, including on-site mining costs, processing, third-party smelting, refining and transport costs, on-site general and administrative costs, community site relations, royalties and royalty tax. State of Nevada net proceeds taxes are excluded. Cash costs incorporate the Company's share of production costs but exclude, among other items, the impact of depletion, depreciation and amortization ("DD&A"), reclamation costs, financing costs, capital development and exploration and income taxes. In order to arrive at consolidated cash costs, the Company includes its attributable share of total cash costs from operations where less than 100% interest in the economic share of production is held.
Cash cost: by-product - When deriving the cash costs associated with an ounce of gold, the Company includes by-product credits, as the Company considers that the cost to produce the gold is reduced as a result of the by-product sales incidental to the gold production process. Accordingly, total production costs are reduced for revenues earned from silver sales.
Cash costs per ounce is a common financial performance measure in the mining industry, but the term does not have any standardized meaning. In determining its cash cost and cash cost per ounce, the Company has considered the guidelines provided by the World Gold Council, a non-regulatory, non-profit market development organization for the gold industry. A Company's adoption of the standard is voluntary and other companies may quantify these measures differently as a result of different underlying principles and policies applied.
All-in Sustaining Costs ("AISC")
AISC include total production cash costs incurred at the Company's mining operations, which forms the basis of the Company's by-product cash costs. Additionally, the Company includes sustaining capital expenditures which are expended to maintain existing levels of production (to which costs do not contribute to a material increase in annual gold ounce production over the next 12 months), rehabilitation accretion and amortization, general and administrative (excluding stock compensation) and exploration and evaluation expenses. The measure seeks to reflect the full cost of production from current operations, therefore expansionary capital is excluded. Certain other cash expenditures, including tax payments (including the State of Nevada net proceeds tax), dividends and financing costs are also excluded. The Company reports AISC on a per ounce sold basis.
This financial performance measure was adopted as a result of an initiative undertaken within the gold mining industry; however, this performance measure has no standardized meaning and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. In determining AISC, the Company has considered the guidelines provided by the World Gold Council, a non-regulatory, non-profit market development organization for the gold industry. A Company's adoption of the standard is voluntary and other companies may quantify these measures differently as a result of different underlying principles and policies applied.
The following table provides a reconciliation on a by-product basis for gold cash cost and AISC for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022:
Adjusted Earnings
Adjusted earnings and basic adjusted earnings per share are non-IFRS measures that the Company considers to better reflect normalized earnings because it eliminates non-recurring items. Certain items that become applicable in a period may be adjusted for, with the Company retroactively presenting comparable periods with an adjustment for such items and conversely, items no longer applicable may be removed from the calculation. Neither adjusted earnings nor basic adjusted earnings per share have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
The following table shows a reconciliation of adjusted earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, to the net earnings for each period.
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CHICAGO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., (NYSE: TDS), will be presenting at the 50th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 23, 2022, at 1:50 p.m. Eastern time.
TDS President and CEO LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., TDS Telecom Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO Michelle Brukwicki, and TDS Vice President, Corporate Relations Colleen Thompson, will attend. The presentation will be webcast both live and on-demand.
To listen to the presentation, please visit the events and presentations pages of investors.tdsinc.com. It is recommended that you register at least 15 minutes before the start of the presentation to register, download and install any necessary multimedia streaming software.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 1000® company, provides wireless; broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses, UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employed approximately 8,800 associates as of March 31, 2022.
For more information about TDS and its subsidiaries, visit:
TDS: www.tdsinc.com
UScellular: www.uscellular.com
TDS Telecom: www.tdstelecom.com
OneNeck IT Solutions: www.oneneck.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Fans of the Dallas Cowboys or America’s Team, it’s time to celebrate one of the greatest running backs the NFL has ever seen and one of the best Cowboys to ever hit the field. May 15 is Emmitt Smith’s birthday.
No. 22 on the field but No. 1 in the hearts of Cowboys fans all over the world, his Hall of Fame career has him solidified in the greatest running back of all-time conversation for centuries to come.
In his 15 NFL seasons, Smith managed to rack up 11 straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons, 164 rushing touchdowns, and 18,355 rushing yards. Oh, he also helped Dallas win three Super Bowls as well.
Happy Birthday Emmitt James Smith III!
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SHANGHAI, China, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the investment division of Viva Biotech, Viva BioInnovator is committed to being a collaborative platform for Innovative Biotech companies from around the world. Over the past 2 month, its portfolio companies have had great progress.
AIxplorerBIO and the Institute of Immunology at Tsinghua University Reached a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to Explore and Promote the R&D of New Drugs in the Field of Autoimmunity
Recently, AIxplorerBIO, which invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator, reached a strategic collaboration agreement with the Institute of Immunology at Tsinghua University in the field of autoimmunity on the pathogenesis of selected diseases, the selection and validation of relevant targets, and other topics of mutual interests. The two sides held their first pipeline strategy meeting in Beijing on July 19. Professor Xiaoyu Hu, the Executive Director for the Institute, Professors Zhihua Liu and Wenwen Zeng participated in the discussion. This strategic collaboration, combined with the AIxplorerBio team's rich experience in drug R&D, coupled with the company's comprehensive AI drug discovery platform AIxMol, will position AIxplorerBio at the forefront in the AI drug discovery race to bring better treatment options to patients with autoimmune diseases.
CDE Accepted the IND Application of Genhouse's ERK1/2 Inhibitor GH55
On July 12th, 2022, Genhouse Bio, a biotech company focusing on developing next-generation small molecule anti-cancer therapeutics and incubated by Viva BioInnovator, announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has recently accepted the IND application for the new Class I drug, GH55. At the same time, the company is actively preparing for the IND filing of this program in the U.S.
The clinical trial application of GH55 further improves the strategic layout of Genhouse Bio's 1.0 pipeline in the RAS/MAPK signaling pathway. GH55 is a dual-mechanism ERK1/2 inhibitor that inhibits not only the kinase activity of ERK1/2, but also the activation of ERK1/2 by MEK. It thus has the potential to overcome the acquired drug resistance caused by the negative feedback loop.
VVN539, an Innovative Dual-target Glaucoma Drug Independently Developed by VivaVision, Completed the Enrollment of the First Patient in Phase II Clinical Trials in the United States
On July 8th, VivaVision Biotech, Inc. (VivaVision), an innovative ophthalmic drug company focusing on differentiation and global new development and which was invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator, completed a big milestone. It announced that its self-developed dual-target drug VVN539 has completed the first patient enrollment of the Phase II clinical study for patients with open-angle glaucoma in Rochester Ophthalmological Group, New York, USA. This also sets a new milestone of the first independent innovation drug for glaucoma in China entering a stage for rapid advancement. This clinical study is a randomized, double-blinded, vehicle-controlled, dose-exploratory, phase II clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of VVN539 eye drops. VVN539 is an ophthalmic drug independently developed by VivaVision with global intellectual property rights. As a new-generation drug with a dual-target mechanism, VVN539 directly acts on the trabecular meshwork of the eye to increase the outflow of aqueous humor and achieve an ideal reduction in the intraocular pressure.
Domain Therapeutics receives a single digit multimillion development milestone payment from Merck for M1069 clinical development in immuno-oncology
On June 28, 2022, Domain Therapeutics, which invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator, is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the research and development of innovative drugs targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) in immuno-oncology (IO), announced that it obtained a single digit multimillion milestone payment from Merck as part of the €240m ($261m) milestone payments and undisclosed royalties collaboration and license partnership signed in 2017.
M1069 is an orally available small molecule antagonist of adenosine receptors discovered jointly by both companies. This productive and successful partnership, based on Domain's expertise in GPCR medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and drug discovery, led to the identification of the drug candidate M1069 to be included in the oncology pipeline of Merck. This drug candidate is the first out of Domain's pipeline to reach clinical development stage in immuno-oncology.
Amberstone Biosciences Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board
Amberstone Biosciences, one of the companies invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator, is an emerging biotech company with expertise in developing a new generation of cancer therapies. Recently, it announced the formation of a scientific advisory board which is comprised of industry leaders in the top fields of drug delivery, oncology, immunology, and pharmaceutical sciences. The advisory board will work jointly with Amberstone to advance the company's therapeutic programs based on its Tumor Microenvironment Activated Therapeutics (T-MATE) platform. The members of the Amberstone board include: Robert Langer, ScD, a co-founder and board director at Moderna and a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also known as the "father of tissue engineering and drug discovery", Philip Tagari, the vice president of research at Amgen, and other top scientists.
Anji Pharma Provides Updates on Two Lead Programs
Recently, Anji Pharma, an emerging global medicines company which was invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator, has posted updates on two lead clinical programs - ANJ908 and ANJ900. They shared the progress on these programs at two prominent scientific conferences: Digestive Disease Week (DDW) from May 21st-24th in San Diego and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 82nd Scientific Sessions from June 3rd-7th in New Orleans. ANJ908 and ANJ900 both have major potential to unlock significant value in Anji's clinical pipeline and fulfill the mission of improving lives globally.
-Completed patient enrollment in Phase 2 study of ANJ908 (pradigastat) in chronic idiopathic constipation.
-Currently enrolling type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients with normal, mild, and moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD stages 1-3B) in global Phase 3 study of ANJ900 (metformin delayed-release). It's on track for Q4 2022 expansion of ANJ900 global program into T2D with CKD3B/4 in U.S., China, and rest of world.
QurAlis Announces the Appointment of Anne C. Whitaker as Chair of the Board
On June 21, 2022, QurAlis Corporation, a biotech company that invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator, focused on developing breakthrough precision medicines for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases with genetically validated targets, announced the appointment of Anne Clem Whitaker as chair of its board of directors.
Ms. Whitaker is a seasoned healthcare executive and director with more than 30 years of extensive leadership and commercialization experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, consumer products, and medical devices. Her addition to the board advance the goal of halting disease progression and significantly improve outcomes for patients with ALS and other serious neurodegenerative diseases.
About AIxplorerBio
We are an AI-powered, structure-based drug R&D biotech company. We focus on the discovery and development of new medicines for immunological and neurodegenerative diseases. In the quest for the new medications, we are committed to creating a AI-powered, data-driven, structure-based, efficient drug R&D paradigm through introduction, cooperation and technological innovation.
About Genhouse
Genhouse Bio is a clinical-stage biotech company focusing on the development of global next-generation anti-cancer therapeutics, headquartered in the Suzhou Industry Park. The senior management team of Genhouse has multiple years of experience in new drug development, clinical research and corporate management. Genhouse has a clear focus on original innovation and overcoming those "undruggable" targets.
About VivaVivion Biotech
VivaVision is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on best-in-class and first-in-class therapies for ocular diseases. Besides VVN001 program, VivaVision is developing VVN539 for the treatment for Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension, and VVN461 for the treatment of non-infectious ocular inflammation of Uveitis. VivaVision is also engaged in discovery and development of novel therapies for the treatment of other anterior and posterior eye diseases. For more info, visit www.vivavisionbio.com.
About Domain Therapeutics
Domain Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company operating in France and Canada, is dedicated to the discovery and development of new drug candidates targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), one of the most important classes of drug targets. The company focuses on developing high-value drug candidates to tackle GPCR-mediated immunosuppression in immune-oncology. www.domaintherapeutics.com
About Amberstone Biosciences
Incorporated in 2018, Amberstone Biosciences is an emerging biotherapeutics company developing a novel class of tumor microenvironment activated immunotherapeutics to treat solid cancers. For more information, visit www.amberstonebio.com.
About Anji Pharma
Anji Pharma is a clinical-stage company dedicated to bringing life-changing therapies to patients across the globe. Anji's asset-centric business model allows for speed and flexibility in building value, leveraging a clinical and regulatory core that operates with "hub-and-spoke" efficiency. Anji's clinical pipeline includes gut-targeted metformin (ANJ900 in Phase 3) intended for glucose management in patients with type 2 diabetes and advanced chronic kidney disease, as well as pradigastat (ANJ908 in Phase 2) for treatment of functional constipation. For more info, visit www.anjipharma.com.
About QurAlis
QurAlis is trailblazing the path to conquering amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases with genetically validated targets with next-generation precision medicines. QurAlis' proprietary platforms and unique biomarkers enable the design and development of drugs that act directly on disease-causing genetic alterations. Founded by an internationally recognized team of neurodegenerative biologists from Harvard Medical School and Harvard University, QurAlis is advancing a deep pipeline of antisense oligonucleotides and small molecule programs including addressing sub-forms of ALS that account for the majority of ALS patients. For more information, please visit www.quralis.com.
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Solution Relies on LuCI – a novel Drug Capable of Adhering to the Proximal Bowel to Replicate the Effect of Gastric Bypass Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AltrixBio, an emerging early-stage biotech startup, is presenting an abstract on LuCI™, a repurposed pill that adheres to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract for controlled GI targeting. The solution is derived from the work of leading specialists at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, working with patients presenting with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and obesity.
The worsening obesity epidemic has driven a parallel increase in the incidence of T2D, collectively impacting 11.3 percent of the adult US population. Unfortunately, existing medical management remains suboptimal and does not provide a treatment that results in the remission of diabetes. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) is one of the most effective treatments for obesity-related T2D. However, many patients are reluctant to proceed due to its invasive nature, risk, and permanent change to GI anatomy.
LuCI™ (Luminal Coating of the Intestine) is a novel oral formulation that provides a transient coating of the proximal bowel and mimics the effects of RYGB.
The T2D treatment solution succeeded in a lab setting, effectively reducing weight and lowering fasting glucose levels in Sprague Dawley rats at five weeks. The results show that LuCI™ can ameliorate weight gain, improve insulin sensitivity in a long-term DIO rat model, and improve the response of two essential gut hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, which regulate blood sugar. Since the LuCI effect is transient and without systemic absorption, the solution can potentially benefit overweight or obese T2D patients.
"We are thrilled with the results of our early-stage testing, which shows that LuCI can replicate the metabolic and hormonal changes seen after gastric bypass surgery," said Nancy Briefs, CEO. "Obesity and T2D negatively impact millions of people, and we are encouraged that LuCI™ may provide patients with a safe, affordable, and effective solution that may offer patients remission of T2D without surgery. We are looking forward to studying LuCI™ through future clinical trials."
To learn more, please visit Altrixbio.com.
AltrixBio was founded in 2019 to commercialize the research from the labs of Dr. Karp and Dr. Tavakkoli at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The specialists were fascinated by the rapid resolution of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) seen in patients undergoing gastric bypass. They hypothesized that a drug could adhere to the proximal bowel and could replicate the effects of surgery. Their work has led to the development of LuCI™, which in pre-clinical models has shown to modulate nutrient contact with the bowel mucosa and lower the glucose response.
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Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill appears to provide little or no benefit for younger adults, while still reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for high-risk seniors, according to a large study published Wednesday.
The results from a 109,000-patient Israeli study are likely to renew questions about the U.S. government’s use of Paxlovid, which has become the go-to treatment for COVID-19 due to its at-home convenience. The Biden administration has spent more than $10 billion purchasing the drug and making it available at thousands of pharmacies through its test-and-treat initiative.
The researchers found that Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations among people 65 and older by roughly 75% when given shortly after infection. That’s consistent with earlier results used to authorize the drug in the U.S. and other nations.
But people between the ages of 40 and 65 saw no measurable benefit, according to the analysis of medical records.
The study has limitations due to its design, which compiled data from a large Israeli health system rather than enrolling patients in a randomized study with a control group — the gold-standard for medical research.
The findings reflect the changing nature of the pandemic, in which the vast majority of people already have some protection against the virus due to vaccination or prior infection. For younger adults, in particular, that greatly reduces their risks of severe COVID-19 complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently estimated that 95% of Americans 16 and older have acquired some level of immunity against the virus.
“Paxlovid will remain important for people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19, such as seniors and those with compromised immune systems,” said Dr. David Boulware, a University of Minnesota researcher and physician, who was not involved in the study. “But for the vast majority of Americans who are now eligible, this really doesn’t have a lot of benefit.”
A spokesman for Pfizer declined to comment on the results, which were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Paxlovid late last year for adults and children 12 and older who are considered high risk due to conditions like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. More than 42% of U.S. adults are considered obese, representing 138 million Americans, according to the CDC.
At the time of the FDA decision there were no options for treating COVID-19 at home, and Paxlovid was considered critical to curbing hospitalizations and deaths during the pandemic’s second winter surge. The drug’s results were also far stronger than a competing pill from Merck.
The FDA made its decision based on a Pfizer study in high-risk patients who hadn’t been vaccinated or treated for prior COVID-19 infection.
“Those people do exist but they’re relatively rare because most people now have either gotten vaccinated or they’ve gotten infected,” Boulware said.
Pfizer reported earlier this summer that a separate study of Paxlovid in healthy adults — vaccinated and unvaccinated — failed to show a significant benefit. Those results have not yet been published in a medical journal.
More than 3.9 million prescriptions for Paxlovid have been filled since the drug was authorized, according to federal records. A treatment course is three pills twice a day for five days.
A White House spokesman on Wednesday pointed to several recent papers suggesting Paxlovid helps reduce hospitalizations among people 50 and older. The studies have not been published in peer-reviewed journals.
“Risk for severe outcomes from COVID is along a gradient, and the growing body of evidence is showing that individuals between the ages of 50 and 64 can also benefit from Paxlovid,” Kevin Munoz said in an emailed statement.
Administration officials have been working for months to increase use of Paxlovid, opening thousands of sites where patients who test positive can fill a prescription. Last month, U.S. officials further expanded access by allowing pharmacists to prescribe the drug.
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(The Hill) — Two people were fatally shot on Sunday night by a gunman who opened fire at an Oregon grocery store before he was found dead, authorities said.
Police responded around 7 p.m. to reports of a shooting at the Forum Shopping Center in the city of Bend, which is about three hours outside of Portland, according to the Bend Police Department.
Officials said the gunman, armed with an A-15-style rifle, began firing in the parking lot before entering a Safeway and fatally shooting a person at the entrance, adding that the gunman kept firing and killed a second person.
Bend officers arrived and heard more gunshots before finding the apparent gunman dead inside the grocery store, authorities said, noting that the rifle and other weapons were scattered nearby.
Police said the investigation is ongoing. The identity of the gunman was not released.
A witness told the Bend Bulletin the shooter walked down every aisle, spaying bullets at shoppers. She said she grabbed her handgun but ended up retreating through the back door, where employees were getting shoppers out of the building.
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLMD), a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), today announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022, after the market close on Thursday, August 11, 2022. The company will host a corporate update conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investors section of the Relmada website at https://www.relmada.com/investors/ir-calendar.
About REL-1017
REL-1017, a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission, is currently in late-stage development for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The ongoing Reliance Clinical Research Program is designed to evaluate the potential for REL-1017 as a rapid-acting, oral, once-daily antidepressant treatment. In a Phase 2 trial, REL-1017 demonstrated rapid, robust, and sustained antidepressant effects with statistically significant improvements compared to placebo. The Phase 2 study also showed a favorable pharmacokinetic, safety, and tolerability profile of REL-1017 consistent with results observed in previously completed Phase 1 studies.
About Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.
Relmada Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), with focus on major depressive disorder (MDD). Relmada's experienced and dedicated team is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Relmada's lead program, REL-1017, is a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission. REL-1017 has entered late-stage development as an adjunctive and monotherapy treatment for MDD. In addition, Relmada is advancing a clinical-stage program in neurodegenerative diseases based on psilocybin and select derivative molecules. Learn more at www.relmada.com.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Wright pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th victory, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Wright broke a tie with Houston’s Justin Verlander and Tony Gonsolin of the Los Angeles Dodgers to take the lead in wins.
“Yeah, it’s pretty cool how quickly it’s turned around,” Wright said. “I had two starts last year, and they were both pretty bad before I got called back up for the World Series. Just to see the growth I made last year at Triple-A and to continue to build on what I’m working on is definitely exciting doing this. It’s a great feeling, winning.”
The defending World Series champion Braves avoided their first four-game losing streak since last Sept. 14-18. Atlanta, with the NL’s third-best record at 80-51, remained three games behind the New York Mets in the East Division.
Facing Colorado for the first time in his career, Wright (17-5) allowed five hits with two walks and six strikeouts, throwing 63 of his 96 pitches for strikes. The No. 5 overall draft pick of 2017 is trying to become the first Braves pitcher to lead the NL in wins since Russ Ortiz had 21 in 2003. Hall of Famer Tom Glavine was the last Atlanta pitcher to lead the majors in victories with 21 in 2000.
A.J. Minter faced the minimum for Atlanta in the eighth, and Kenley Jansen earned his 30th save in 35 chances after facing five batters in a shaky ninth.
Riley’s 32nd homer, an opposite-field, two-run shot to right-center off Ryan Feltner (2-6), put the Braves up 2-0 in the first. Acuña made it 3-0 with his 11th long ball, an estimated 444-foot blast to center off Feltner that left his bat at 111 mph.
“It always feels good to be on the field and it feels good to produce and whenever you can put on a show for the fans, that’s great because you know they deserve it,” Acuña said through a translator.
Michael Toglia hit his first career homer, a two-run shot, to make it 3-2 in the ninth off Jansen.
“I wasn’t sure because I saw it bounce back in and I wasn’t positive if it hit the brick or the railing,” Toglia said. “But going around second, I knew and I looked at my family and saw them hugging, and that was more emotional.”
Wright, coming off seven scoreless innings in a 14-2 victory Aug. 24 at Pittsburgh, pitched around a walk in the first before stranding two runners in scoring position in the second when Brian Serven popped up and in the third when José Iglesias flew out. He didn’t allow a runner to advance past first the rest of the way.
The Rockies were attempting to win three straight on the road for the first time this year, the last stretch coming Sept. 12-18, 2021 when they won five in a row. Colorado is 20-43 away from Coors Field and has the majors’ worst road winning percentage.
Prior to Atlanta’s four-game sweep June 2-5 at Coors Field, the Rockies had won 30 of 42 games against the Braves. They are 15-5 in Atlanta since the start of 2015 and are 11-3 at Truist Park.
Riley began the night hitting .317 over his last 88 games and he has 24 homers and 67 RBIs over that stretch.
“Sometimes there’s no holes in his swing, so you have to mix what you’re doing with him and not show him any patterns,” Feltner said of Riley. “That pitch was on the outer edge of the plate, and he put a really good swing on it. Tip of the cap to him for that.”
Wright improved to 11-2 with a 2.82 ERA in 15 starts at Truist Park this year. He has won four straight starts and eight of nine overall.
Feltner allowed three runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. He began the game 0-2 with a 19.06 ERA in two career starts against Atlanta and dropped to 0-4 with a 5.97 ERA in eight road games this season.
YOU’RE OUT
With two outs in the first and Atlanta leading 2-0, William Contreras tried to score from first on Michael Harris II’s double into the right-field corner but was tagged out on Brendan Rodgers’ relay throw to the plate. … Rockies CF Randal Grichuk laid out on a running dive to his left to catch Acuña’s liner for the first out of the third.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Acuña, who homered for the first time since Aug. 13 at Miami, went 1 for 4 after returning from missing three games with pain in his surgically repaired right knee. “It feels terrible, but we’re just going to play through it until the season ends,” he said. … The Braves are 63-29 with him in the lineup and 17-22 without. … Atlanta 2B Ozzie Albies will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday. He’s been sidelined since June 14 with a broken left foot. … The Braves returned RHP Darren O’Day and C Chadwick Tromp from rehab assignments after both were reinjured Tuesday. O’Day has a sprained right big toe and Tromp has an injured left quadriceps.
UP NEXT
Braves RHP Spencer Strider (8-4, 2.87 ERA) will face RHP Chad Kuhl (6-7, 5.17) as the teams wrap up a three-game series.
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Inspira leverages ArmorCode for the governance and guardrails of its new threat vulnerability management solution
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArmorCode, the leader in AppSecOps, today announced its partnership with Inspira to solve one of the most complex and common cybersecurity challenges that organizations face today; fragmented solutions for vulnerability identification, prioritization and remediation. Inspira, a Global Cybersecurity leader, is paving the way for organizations to rapidly accelerate enterprise risk reduction with a unique and best-in-class solution that is Intelligent, Simplified, Measurable, Adaptive, Risk-Based, Threat-Centric, Tailored: "iSMART2 Vulnerability Management - in - the - box."
The solution is built around ArmorCode's platform for threat governance and security guardrails, and provides a comprehensive suite of services, helping organizations address the rapidly expanding attack surface. Organizations can only protect what they see and the current paradigm dictates that multiple solutions are purchased to gain the insight needed to meticulously manage security risks. This comprehensive solution will directly address the emerging risks and threats in real time.
"Threat vulnerability management is often an expensive and complex problem for businesses to solve," said Nikhil Gupta, Co-founder and CEO of ArmorCode. "This partnership between Inspira and Armorcode is focused at reducing both the cost and complexity of managing threats, ensuring that businesses are able to ship secure software and ship it fast."
This packaged offering includes governance, secure code testing both static and dynamic, infrastructure testing, closed loop remediation including patch management and integration with IT service management provided by partners including ShiftLeft, Qualys, Ivanti and Trellix.
With this innovative "one box" packaged solution, organizations will be able to unify fragmented IT ecosystems and digital assets such as applications, services, infrastructure and cloud. Additionally, they will get an overview of prevailing threat vectors and accordingly vulnerabilities can be remediated in the hybrid landscape.
"We are thrilled to bring our next-generation innovative Vulnerability Management SaaS platform that facilitates an accelerated path to enterprise risk identification and remediation, while providing enhanced visualization of risks, improved adherence to compliance standards and reduced cost of ownership," said Lalit Ahluwalia, Americas CEO and Global Cyber Security Head from Inspira. "In today's complex technology landscape, iSMART2 Vulnerability Management–in–the–box is a uniquely differentiated solution that is outcome driven and managed by our industry recognized global cybersecurity practice."
The partnership between these organizations will be celebrated at Black Hat 2022 with a Lunch & Learn session. To learn more about iSMART2 Vulnerability Management - in - the - box solution, please RSVP for the lunch and learn taking place August 10th and 11th: https://www.armorcode.com/blackhat
About ArmorCode
ArmorCode is the industry's leading AppSecOps platform. ArmorCode customers reduce application exposure and risk, while scaling AppSec effectiveness and impact by more than 10x across the organization. ArmorCode customers use the platform for AppSec Posture, Vulnerability, and Compliance Management and DevSecOps automation. ArmorCode AppSecOps platform is delivering a 10X AppSec Force Multiplier™ impact to several marquee enterprises. To learn more, please visit www.armorcode.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Investigators with the Nevada Gaming Control Board said three men bent cards while playing table games similar to poker, cheating at least three Las Vegas Strip casinos to win over $126,000, court documents said.
Pogos Simityan faces charges of committing fraudulent acts in a gaming establishment, cheating in a gaming establishment and cheating at gaming. Las Vegas Metro police arrested him on a warrant Monday, records showed.
The two other suspects, Vahan Sudzhyan and Gevorg Avagyan, took plea deals on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime. Both were arrested previously.
The casino manager at Paris Las Vegas contacted the Nevada Gaming Control Board on July 4, 2021, to report that Simityan, of California, and the two other suspects “were actively bending cards during their gameplay,” investigators wrote in court documents.
“Card bending is a method of cheating where a player bends the corner[s] of playing cards one way or the other based on their values,” investigators wrote in court documents. “This enables a player to know what value the dealer’s hole card[s] are based on the way it lays on the table game.”
The casino manager told investigators Simityan was playing a form of poker and “began bending all face cards and aces to gain an advantage during their gameplay,” court documents said.
Officials also learned the same three suspects “were bending cards the day before at Planet Hollywood,” investigators said.
The group, including Simityan, came away with more than $126,000, investigators said. Simityan had “cashed out approximately $60,000 in gaming chips earlier during his gameplay,” investigators said. The games involved were Mississippi Stud and Let It Ride.
Paris security officers reviewed video of the suspects playing at the table and later detained them, investigators said.
Gaming board personnel found “all face cards and aces on both decks were bent either inward or outward in relation to the non-numbered [front] side of the playing card,”
While performing their investigation, officials said Simityan reported chest pain and went to the hospital.
On July 5, the Wynn Las Vegas contacted the gaming board, saying “they had also been victimized by the same card bending scheme and suspects,” according to court documents. The trio allegedly “cashed out approximately $19,000 as a result of their criminal activities,” at the Wynn.
Investigators went to Simityan’s hotel room at the Wynn, finding he had “abandoned his hotel room,” they said.
Following his arrest Monday, a judge ordered Simityan to stay out of all casinos pending his next hearing.
Avagyan and Sudzhyan agreed to pay restitution and may serve jail time upon sentencing, according to court records.
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Acclaimed research solution recognized as Legal Information Solution winner
NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that its acclaimed research solution VitalLaw has earned a silver Globee Award in the 14th Annual 2022 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards.
VitalLaw is a leading research platform that provides legal professionals with world-class analysis and comprehensive support throughout the legal process. It includes intuitive tools for editorial analysis and data visualization, and empowers customers to bring deep impact to their organizations and their clients. Last fall, Wolters Kluwer introduced VitalLaw as a new and expanded version of the award-winning platform formerly known as Cheetah.
"We developed VitalLaw to provide legal professionals with actionable insights, and I am proud that it has been recognized for a Globee," said Ken Crutchfield, Vice President & General Manager of Legal Markets at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "VitalLaw represents our continued investment in leading edge technology and deep domain expertise to provide our customers with a seamless workflow."
Crutchfield also earned a gold Globee in the Product Development Executive of the Year category. Having played a critical role in the development and launch of VitalLaw, Crutchfield was recognized for successfully guiding his team and expanding the platform's primary source content to deliver a more streamlined workflow and valuable insights.
The coveted annual Golden Bridge Awards® program recognizes and honors the world's best in organizational performance, products and services, innovations, executives and management teams, women in business and the professions, case studies and successful deployments, public relations and marketing campaigns, product management, websites, blogs, white-papers, videos, advertisements, creativity, partner programs, and customer satisfaction programs from every major industry in the world.
More than 100 judges from around the world representing a wide spectrum of industry experts participated in the judging process. The Golden Bridge Awards are the world's premier business awards program honoring achievements in every industry around the world.
See the complete list of 2022 winners here: https://globeeawards.com/golden-bridge-awards/winners/
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CVX, TSLA, MRNA, WBA, and MU.
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DISTURBING: Councilman charged after 7 children found in ‘filthy’ home, authorities say
WEST UNION, W. Va. (WDTV/Gray News) - A councilman in West Virginia is facing child neglect charges after officers say several children were found living in an unsanitary and filthy home.
WDTV reports child protective services and officers responded to a West Union home to investigate a complaint on July 11.
Authorities say officers made contact with 58-year-old Edward Barker when they arrived at the home.
Officials shared that the home was in “very unsanitary and filthy” conditions. Children inside the house were “physically dirty” with matted hair and “smelled of body odor and urine.”
Officers said there were dog feces on the home’s floors and beds with no sheets or blankets with what looked like urine stains on them.
Deputies also said cockroaches were crawling inside the home and refrigerator.
Child protective services reportedly filed a petition and removed seven children from the home who were from 4 years old to 14 years old.
According to the Doddridge County Sheriff’s Department, Barker was charged with child neglect. He was booked into the North Central Regional Jail on a $75,000 bond.
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| 2022-08-17T00:44:05Z
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‘Doctor Strange’ enters the multiverse, in what might be the most insanely Marvel movie yet
By Brian Lowry, CNN
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” might be the most insanely Marvel movie ever, for good and ill. Unleashing the infinite possibilities of the multiverse throws open the studio’s toy chest, but the anything-goes aspects of that can be alternately thrilling, disorienting and occasionally, a little silly. All told, this sequel proves highly entertaining, if not quite worthy of the pent-up demand for it.
It’s hard to believe that this is the first actual sequel to “Doctor Strange,” six years later, since Benedict Cumberbatch has played the sorcerer multiple times during that span, from the Avengers to Thor to most recently “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”
Directed by Sam Raimi, who has his own Spidey ties, the movie has roots that reach back to Strange’s journey from the original, as well as the Avengers’ two-part battle against Thanos. “I made the only play we had,” Strange says, by way of explaining the toll of the blip that sent people into oblivion for five years.
Yet the most significant recent touchstones in terms of the storytelling actually hail from Disney+, a sign of how vast and interconnected the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become. That most obviously includes “WandaVision,” which set up the character arc of Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and her transformation into the Scarlet Witch, playing a pivotal role here; but also “Loki,” offering its own dizzying exploration of parallel realities, which was created by the film’s writer, Michael Waldron.
The movie features one key addition in the form of a teenage girl (Xochitl Gomez of “The Baby-Sitters Club”) who possesses the ability to open doors into the multiverse. That power draws Strange into a frantic race to save not just our universe but others as well.
At its best, “Multiverse of Madness” bursts with psychedelic energy. It can be dark and demanding, but still playfully explore quadrants of Marvel mythology clearly designed to make fans whoop and holler. One sequence in particular is well worth the price of admission to see with an audience, in a dazzling flex of the tools now at the studio’s disposal.
On the flip side, there’s an unavoidable messiness to the whole universe-hopping conceit, in a way that seems to be inventing rules on the fly, or a little too cute for its own good. Granted, the narrative moves at such a brisk pace it’s easy to simply roll with that, but along-for-the-ride movie-goers needn’t apologize for feeling lost in places.
Technically, Raimi has delivered a visually stunning exercise, augmented by composer Danny Elfman’s spectacular score (which, at one point, is inventively woven into the action). Nor should it be overlooked what actors of Cumberbatch and Olsen’s caliber bring to the central roles in terms of wit and humanity, helping ground all that expensive mayhem in vulnerability and emotion.
Practically speaking, the hunger for another true Marvel theatrical experience comes with enormous hoopla and corresponding expectations. Yes, the studio has released films in between, but with two of its recent titles being origin stories, this feels like the closest kin to “Avengers: Endgame” since that hit theaters three very long years ago, before the pandemic shuttered them.
Overall, “Doctor Strange” proves up to that formidable challenge. Yet it’s possible to broadly enjoy the movie and still come away a bit frustrated by the multiverse of it all — feeling as if it’s sporadically guilty of putting too much method in its “Madness.”
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” premieres in US theaters on May 6. It’s rated PG-13.
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| 2022-05-06T14:29:00Z
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FOR THE FIRST TIME, AUDIENCES WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THESE TWO CULTURE-DEFINING FILMS BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL WILL BE RELEASED EXCLUSIVELY ON IMAX SCREENS NATIONWIDE BEGINNING AUGUST 12, TO CELEBRATE THE FILM'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
JAWS WILL BE RELEASED ON IMAX SCREENS AND ALSO IN RealD 3D BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2
The exclusive IMAX-only trailer for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will premiere on screenings of Jurassic World Dominion starting June 10
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment today announced that, for the first time, U.S. audiences will be able to experience two classic, culture-defining Steven Spielberg films—E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Jaws—on IMAX® screens nationwide.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be released exclusively on IMAX screens beginning August 12, to celebrate the film's 40th Anniversary. Jaws will be released on IMAX screens and also in RealD 3D beginning September 2.
The trailer for the new IMAX release of E.T. will premiere exclusively on screenings of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World Dominion on June 10, almost 40 years to the day since E.T. originally debuted in theaters on June 11, 1982.
"Universal is honored to have been a part of so many extraordinary, unforgettable Steven Spielberg films over the past 47 years, including Jaws in 1975, E.T. in 1982 and Jurassic Park in 1993," said Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal Pictures. "No filmmaker, it's fair to say, has had a greater or more enduring impact on American cinema or has created more indelible cinematic memories for tens of billions of people worldwide. We couldn't think of a more perfect way to celebrate the anniversary of E.T. and the first Universal-Spielberg summer blockbuster, Jaws, than to allow audiences to experience these films in a way they've never been able to before."
"IMAX is thrilled to partner with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment to offer audiences the opportunity to experience these two iconic films in IMAX for the very first time," said Megan Colligan, President of IMAX Entertainment. "Steven Spielberg redefined modern cinema and ushered in a new era of bold, swing-for-the-fences filmmaking, and the IMAX Experience has expanded around the world because of the trail blazed by films like E.T. and Jaws."
"Jaws redefined what it means to be a summer-event blockbuster and now for the first time ever audiences can experience Steven Spielberg's motion picture classic in 3D," said Travis Reid, CEO & President, Cinema, RealD. "Everything that made Jaws a sensation and a fan favorite for nearly 50 years will be enhanced in RealD 3D, allowing fans a completely new opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the greatest summer suspense thrillers of all time."
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, originally released in the summer of 1982, not only soared to become the highest-grossing film of the year, capturing four Academy Awards® and nine Oscar® nominations including Best Picture, but it also captured the hearts of audiences around the globe. Four decades later, it still ignites the joy, wonder, discovery, magic and heartbreak of childhood.
Originally released on June 20, 1975, Jaws, based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley, became the first true summer blockbuster and a cultural tsunami. It shattered every record to become the highest-grossing film of the year, earning a nomination for Best Picture and winning three Academy Awards®, including one for John Williams' iconic musical score. Almost five decades later, Jaws has become inexorable from global film culture, has inspired multiple generations of filmmakers and remains one of the most thrilling, terrifying and unforgettable films of all time.
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| 2022-06-09T16:48:25Z
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Hurricanes score 3 goals in 3rd to upend Rangers 4-2
By ALLAN KREDA
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Seth Jarvis and Jordan Staal scored third-period goals and Frederik Andersen made 28 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-2 in a showdown for first place in the Metropolitan Division. Chris Kreider scored late for his 50th goal of the season, but Carolina moved four points ahead of the second-place Rangers with eight games remaining in the regular season. The Rangers had their three-game winning streak snapped but are 7-2-1 in their last 10. They clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2017 with a win over Ottawa last Saturday and are 24-8-4 at home.
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| 2022-04-13T03:27:23Z
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DALLAS, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Highland Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) ("HFRO" or the "Fund") today announced its regular monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0770 per share. The distribution will be payable on May 31, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 24, 2022.
The Fund is a closed-end fund managed by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. (the "Manager"). The Fund will pursue its investment objective by investing primarily in the following categories of securities and instruments: (i) floating-rate loans and other securities deemed to be floating-rate investments; (ii) investments in securities or other instruments directly or indirectly secured by real estate (including real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), preferred equity, securities convertible into equity securities and mezzanine debt); and (iii) other instruments, including but not limited to secured and unsecured fixed-rate loans and corporate bonds, distressed securities, mezzanine securities, structured products (including but not limited to mortgage-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations and asset-backed securities), convertible and preferred securities, equities (public and private), and futures and options. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide a high level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital in a registered fund format. The Fund declares and pays distributions of investment income monthly.
About the Highland Income Fund
The Highland Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) is a closed-end fund managed by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. For more information visit www.highlandfunds.com/income-fund/
About Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P.
Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. is an SEC-registered investment adviser. It is the adviser to a suite of registered funds, including open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds, and an exchange-traded fund. For more information visit www.highlandfunds.com.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Highland Income Fund carefully before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund's prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 1-800-357-9167 or visiting www.highlandfunds.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.
Effective shortly after close of business on November 3, 2017, Highland Floating Rate Fund converted from an open-end fund to a closed-end fund, and began trading on the NYSE under the symbol HFRO on November 6, 2017. The performance data presented above for periods prior to November 3, 2017 reflects that of Class Z shares of the Fund when it was an open-end fund, HFRZX. The closed-end Fund pursues the same investment objective and strategy as it did before its conversion. The expense ratio is that of Class Z shares of the Fund prior to its conversion.
The distribution may include a return of capital. Please refer to the 19(a)-1 Source of Distribution Notice on the Highland Funds website for Section 19 notices that provide estimated amounts and sources of the fund's distributions, which should not be relied upon for tax reporting purposes.
No assurance can be given that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives.
Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the Fund's shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the Fund. Therefore, the Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Closed-End Fund Risk. The Fund is a closed-end investment company designed primarily for long-term investors and not as a trading vehicle. No assurance can be given that a shareholder will be able to sell his or her shares on the NYSE when he or she chooses to do so, and no assurance can be given as to the price at which any such sale may be affected.
Credit Risk. The Fund may invest all or substantially all of its assets in Senior Loans or other securities that are rated below investment grade and unrated Senior Loans deemed by Highland to be of comparable quality. Securities rated below investment grade are commonly referred to as "high yield securities" or "junk securities." They are regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuing company's continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. Non-payment of scheduled interest and/or principal would result in a reduction of income to the Fund, a reduction in the value of the Senior Loan experiencing non-payment and a potential decrease in the NAV of the Fund. Investments in high yield Senior Loans and other securities may result in greater NAV fluctuation than if the Fund did not make such investments.
Senior Loans Risk. The London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") is the average offered rate for various maturities of short-term loans between major international banks who are members of the British Bankers Association. LIBOR is the most common benchmark interest rate index used to make adjustments to variable-rate loans. It is used throughout global banking and financial industries to determine interest rates for a variety of financial instruments (such as debt instruments and derivatives) and borrowing arrangements. Due to manipulation allegations in 2012 and reduced activity in the financial markets that it measures, in July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA"), the United Kingdom financial regulatory body, announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. Although the period from the FCA announcement until the end of 2021 is generally expected to be enough time for market participants to transition to the use of a different benchmark for new securities and transactions, there remains uncertainty regarding the future utilization of LIBOR and the specific replacement rate or rates. As such, the potential effect of a transition away from LIBOR on the Trust or the financial instruments utilized by the Trust cannot yet be determined. The transition process may involve, among other things, increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that currently rely on LIBOR. The transition may also result in a change in (i) the value of certain instruments held by the Trust, (ii) the cost of temporary borrowing for the Trust, or (iii) the effectiveness of related Trust transactions such as hedges, as applicable. When LIBOR is discontinued, the LIBOR replacement rate may be lower than market expectations, which could have an adverse impact on the value of preferred and debt-securities with floating or fixed-to-floating rate coupons. Any such effects of the transition away from LIBOR, as well as other unforeseen effects, could result in losses to the Trust. Since the usefulness of LIBOR as a benchmark could deteriorate during the transition period, these effects could occur prior to the end of 2021.
Real Estate Industry Risk: Issuers principally engaged in real estate industry, including real estate investment trusts, may be subject to risks similar to the risks associated with the direct ownership of real estate, including: (i) changes in general economic and market conditions; (ii) changes in the value of real estate properties; (iii) risks related to local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition; (iv) increases in property taxes and operating expenses; (v) changes in zoning laws; (vi) casualty and condemnation losses; (vii) variations in rental income, neighborhood values or the appeal of property to tenants; (viii) the availability of financing and (ix) changes in interest rates and leverage.
Illiquidity of Investments Risk. The investments made by the Fund may be illiquid, and consequently the Fund may not be able to sell such investments at prices that reflect the Investment Adviser's assessment of their value or the amount originally paid for such investments by the Fund.
Ongoing Monitoring Risk. On behalf of the several Lenders, the Agent generally will be required to administer and manage the Senior Loans and, with respect to collateralized Senior Loans, to service or monitor the collateral. Financial difficulties of Agents can pose a risk to the Fund.
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| 2022-05-03T07:26:55Z
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Grand Canal on Siesta Key seeing progress from mini reefs
SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - There is life again in one of the canals on Siesta Key. All the fish that are there now is a small sign of success of the Grand Canal Regeneration Project. Around 200 mini reefs have been installed over the last two years. Now the water is cleaner and there is much more active sea life.
“A lot of people have stopped me to tell me what they’re seeing in the canal for the first time, and how excited they are,” said Margaret Jean Cannon, Project Manager for the Grand Canal Regeneration Project. “And I’ve actually had a number of people come back to get a second reef.”
The canal had issues with polluted water, which was from wastewater that had spilled into it. Those involved with the project say there is now a lot of magic happening between the mini reefs and vertical oyster reefs.
“The idea of these mini reefs is that they become filters, oysters get in there and tuna get in there,” said Philip Chiocchio, one of the leaders of the Grand Canal Regeneration Project. “And they filter nutrients out of the water, by taking nutrients out of the water, then it takes the green out of the water.”
Residents purchase these mini reefs at a cost of $350, which includes installation. They say they have noticed a big difference, especially recently.
“We have a lot more to do but it is great to see the results,” said David Vozzolo, a Siesta Key resident who has had a mini reef installed. “It’s great to see many other neighbors putting in the mini reefs.”
Data is still be collected and testing is being done. It could be a few more years before we know the overall impact of these mini reefs.
“Can’t say we have numeric results yet, but when we go out and do the measurements, we’re collecting the data,” said Kent Larsen, a Siesta Key resident.
Those involved with the Grand Canal Regeneration project say they are getting help from other groups. They say some Suncoast communities are now doing something similar. They would like to see many more communities using mini reefs.
10 more mini reefs will be installed at Grand Canal on Monday. More information can be found by clicking on this link https://siestakeyassociation.com/grand-canal-regeneration/.
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| 2022-07-08T23:30:41Z
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Biden praises Wounded Warriors as the ‘spine of America’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed members of Wounded Warriors Project to the White House for the annual solider ride, praising the current and former military service members as the “spine of America.”
More than two dozen veteran and active duty troops rode two laps around the South Lawn as part of the multi-day cycling event. The tradition of the soldier ride at the White House began in 2008.
“You are the best that America has to offer,” Biden said. “You embody the soul and spirit of the nation.”
The Wounded Warrior Project was founded in 2003 and assists veterans as well as families and caregivers of service members who suffered a physical or mental injury or illness while serving in the military on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
First lady Jill Biden as well as Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, also attended Thursday’s ride that went on as planned in a light rain.
The first lady thanked the veterans for their service and acknowledged that the path of “healing is not a straight line” for many of those who suffered catastrophic injuries during their service.
“There’s a saying in the cycling community that some of you may know: It never gets easier, it just gets faster,” she said. “I think there’s a truth about recovery in that saying as well.”
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| 2022-06-23T14:48:49Z
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Musk sells $8.5B in Tesla stock as he readies to buy Twitter
Associated Press
In the three days after he announced he had a deal to buy Twitter, Elon Musk has sold $8.5 billion worth of Tesla to help fund the purchase. Musk reported the sales in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday and Friday. Analysts say the deal could make Tesla investors nervous that Musk, who is the electric vehicle maker’s CEO, will be distracted by Twitter and less engaged in running Tesla. Musk is also Tesla’s largest shareholder and there is also concern that he would have to unload a large number of Tesla shares to finance the acquisition.
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| 2022-04-29T21:10:18Z
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BEIJING, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report from Beijing Review:
Linquan, a county in Fuyang, Anhui Province, rose out of poverty in April 2020. The county has a large number of cancer patients but, in the past, had no oncology department. Patients had to travel to larger cities for treatment, which increased the overall expenses. However, the situation has changed thanks to a paired assistance program, which started in 2016.
Under the program, Peking University First Hospital in Beijing sent cancer experts to help the county establish its own oncology department at Linquan People's Hospital. Today the hospital in the county has mastered multiple cancer treatment technologies and is able to carry out the treatments independently.
Paired assistance is one of the measures China has taken to improve medical care in rural areas. The National Health Commission (NHC) has helped 1,172 hospitals in underdeveloped counties establish partnerships with urban public hospitals.
Health is the foundation of poverty alleviation and common prosperity, He Jinguo, Director of the NHC's Department of Finance and head of the commission's Rural Revitalization Office, said at a press conference on the improvement of healthcare in rural areas in the past decade on May 24. China accomplished its goal of eradicating absolute poverty as scheduled by the end of 2020.
From 2015 to 2020, the Central Government spent 1.4 trillion yuan ($209.7 billion) to support the development of medical care in 25 provincial-level regions with relatively large poor populations, with expenditure growing 11.6 percent on average each year.
The medical service network in rural areas has been improved, making it more convenient for residents to receive medical treatment near their homes, Chu Hongming, another NHC official, said. A 15-minute medical service circle whereby patients can arrive at a medical institution within 15 minutes of walking has been formed. As of late last year, there were 23,000 county-level medical institutions, 35,000 township hospitals and 599,000 village clinics nationwide.
Township and village medical institutions have been guided to improve their service abilities, with over 90 percent of patients now receiving treatment in their own counties.
Family doctor programs, a new model in which qualified medical workers offer customized services such as health consultation and evaluation to the families registered with them, have been available since 2016. As of late 2021, there were 1.435 million family doctors in China, providing residents with basic medical care and health management services.
Although they have shed poverty, a number of counties remain economically weak, He Jinguo said. Last year, the Central Government identified 160 counties in west China as key targets for assistance. The policies, funds and programs for supporting the development of healthcare in these areas will remain stable.
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| 2022-07-07T15:21:42Z
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Chicago to host WNBA All-Star Game for first time
By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer
Chicago will host the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time, the league announced. The game will coincide with two major youth girls’ basketball tournaments being played in Chicago the weekend of July 10. The league will host a two-day “WNBA Live” event that weekend. On July 9, the two All-Star teams will have practice indoors with participants from the Nike Nationals tournament in attendance. Later that day, the annual 3-point contest and skills challenge will also take place. The All-Star Game will played a day later.
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| 2022-04-29T01:57:54Z
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Enthusiast demand drives the rebirth of Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat after initial run as a single-year model
- 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat revealed during first day of three-day Dodge Speed Week event, which will also include announcements on Dodge Gateway Muscle and Future Muscle products on August 16 and August 17, respectively
- Three-row muscle SUV 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat delivers 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque and joins Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger in offering SRT Hellcat models
- Durango SRT Hellcat clocks 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph
- Durango SRT Hellcat expands Durango lineup to six models, joining the Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392
- 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat opens for orders in September 2022
- For complete information on Dodge and the brand's Never Lift plan, which provides a 24-month road map to Dodge's performance future, visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com.
The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is back for 2023 model year and ready to reclaim its rightful mantle as the most powerful SUV on the planet.
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat loses nothing in its rebirth, once again fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. The Durango SRT Hellcat, first introduced as a one-year-only model for 2021, storms back to life thanks to enthusiast demand and remains the perfect choice for SUV muscle enthusiasts with families.
"The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has generated a crazy amount of enthusiasm and demand since it was introduced in 2020 — we even extended its initial production run — so it seemed appropriate to bring back the most powerful SUV ever as part of our historic 2023 model-year Dodge lineup," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. "Muscle enthusiasts also have families, and the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat can get those families where they want to go and has the ability to tow 8,700 pounds."
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was revealed at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, during the first day of the three-day Dodge Speed Week event, featuring announcements on current Dodge products. Dodge Speed Week will include additional announcements on Dodge Gateway Muscle and Future Muscle products on August 16 and August 17, respectively.
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has numbers to back up its performance claims: the Hellcat can move from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, click off a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 mph.
Dodge Durango once again joins Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger in offering SRT Hellcat models. The Durango SRT Hellcat also expands the Durango lineup to six models, joining the Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392.
Orders for the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will open in September 2022, with the Hellcat scheduled to arrive in dealerships in early 2023.
Heart of a Hellcat — Revived
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat remains Dodge to its core, starting under the hood where the heart of a Hellcat continues to beat. SRT engineers developed and tested the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 Hellcat engine to optimize it for the Durango. As with the previous Durango SRT Hellcat, key engine performance features and components include:
- Dedicated cooling circuit for the charge air coolers integrated in the supercharger housing, including a pump, coolant reservoir and heat exchanger, designed to keep air flowing into the engine cooler than 140 degrees Fahrenheit
- Twin-screw rotors in the supercharger set close to minimize air leakage and ensure maximum performance
- Integrated electronic bypass valve regulates boost pressure to a maximum of 11.6 psi (80 kPa); the 2.38-liter supercharger uses a drive ratio of 2.36:1 and has a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm
- Cast-iron engine block with water jackets between the cylinders for optimal cooling
- Forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces
- Specially tuned crankshaft damper, burst tested to 13,000 rpm
- High-strength, forged-alloy pistons
- Powder-forged connecting rods with high-load-capacity bushings and diamond-like, carbon-coated piston pins
- Piston-cooling oil jets
- Heat-treated aluminum-alloy cylinder heads
- Sodium-cooled exhaust valves, hollow-stem intake valves and steel-alloy heads that stand up to temperatures as high as 1,652 degrees Fahrenheit (900 degrees Celsius)
- Cold-air scoop in lower front fascia helps feed the supercharger and the Hellcat engine's 92-mm throttle body
- Exhaust system tuned to deliver a throaty Dodge DNA sound
- TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission includes steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual-style shifting and has seven available Drive modes – Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco and Valet.
The Durango SRT Hellcat inherits distinct Dodge DNA, with bold styling including a front fascia featuring a chin splitter, engine oil cooler duct, air guide and snorkel for cold air induction. The rear spoiler provides aerodynamic balance and a significant measure of rear downforce of 140 lbs. @ 180 mph.
Durango's forward-leaning profile includes LED low/high headlamps, LED daytime running lamp (DRL) signatures and a sculpted hood and grille. The front end creates a wide cross-car read. SRT Hellcat fender badges stamp the Durango as a Hellcat.
Inside, the driver-oriented cockpit is refined, upscale and high-tech throughout, featuring an available 10.1-inch touchscreen angled 7 degrees toward the driver. Unique to the SRT Hellcat are red-accented gauges and standard heated and ventilated Nappa leather with suede front seats with an embroidered SRT logo.
Additional Durango SRT Hellcat model highlights include:
- Standard electric power steering (EPS) with selectable steering tuning for increased grip
- EPS and SRT drive modes accessible via the 10.1-inch Uconnect infotainment screen, allowing drivers to choose their behind-the-wheel experience by controlling inputs such as shift speeds, steering, paddle shifters, traction, all-wheel drive (AWD) and suspension
- Unique Uconnect features for Durango SRT models include:
- SRT Drive modes with settings for Street (Auto), Sport and Track, and a Custom setting so drivers can choose individual preferences
- Launch Control feature is easily accessed from a toggle switch in the cockpit, managing tire slip while launching the vehicle to allow the driver to achieve consistent straight-line acceleration
- Launch Assist uses wheel speed sensors to watch for driveline-damaging wheel hop at launch and in milliseconds adjusts engine torque to regain full grip
- Excellent braking performance thanks to massive Brembo high-performance six-piston, two-piece (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers, and vented rotors at all four corners measuring 15.75 inches (front) and 13.8 inches (rear)
- Durango-specific tuning, weight distribution, wheelbase and reduced understeer equals more grip and improved cornering
Customize the Cat
Enthusiasts will have more options to personalize the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat with available Plus and Premium packages that deliver even more content. The Plus package for the Durango SRT Hellcat includes high-performance Laguna leather seats, trailer tow group, a power sunroof and adaptive and advanced safety features.
The Premium package adds to the Plus features with red seatbelts, a leather-wrapped instrument panel, carbon fiber interior accents and a Harman Kardon 19-speaker sound system.
The Durango SRT Hellcat revealed at M1 Concourse showcases the available Blacktop package, which includes Gloss Black badging, Gloss Black mirror caps and 20-inch Black Noise wheels.
Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.
Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT versions of every model across the lineup. For the 2022 model year, Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, and the Dodge Durango SRT 392, America's fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV. Combined, these three muscle cars make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.
In 2020, Dodge was named the "#1 Brand in Initial Quality," making it the first domestic brand ever to rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). In 2021, the Dodge brand ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power APEAL Study (mass market), making it the only domestic brand ever to do so two years in a row.
Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Colorful floats and flamboyant dancers are delighting tens of thousands jammed into Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Sambadrome, putting on a delayed Carnival celebration after the pandemic halted the dazzling displays.
Rio de Janeiro’s top samba schools began strutting their stuff late Friday, which was the first evening of the two-night spectacle.
Ketula Melo, 38, a muse in the Imperatriz Leopoldinense school dressed as the Iemanja deity of Afro-Brazilian religions, was thrilled to be back at the Sambadrome.
“These two years were horrible. Now we can be happy again,” Melo said as she was about to enter Friday night wearing a black and white costume made of shells that barely covered her body.
Rio’s Sambadrome has been home to the parade since the 1980s, and is a symbol of Brazil’s Carnival festivities. During the pandemic, it wasa shelter for more than 400 homeless people and also served as a vaccination station.
Brazil confirmed its first cases of the coronavirus in mid-March 2020, just after that year’s Carnival festivities came to an end. The 2021 edition was swiftly cancelled due to the rise of the delta variant. More than 663,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Brazil, the second highest of any country in the world, according to Our World in Data, an online research site.
Entire communities rally around the competing samba schools, whose shows are not only a source of pride but also employment since preparations require countless seamstresses, welders, costume designers and more. There are months of rehearsals for dancers and drummers, so participants can learn the tune and the lyrics for their school’s song. The pandemic upended these samba schools’ way of life for two years.
Sao Paulo also kicked off its Carnival parade Friday evening. Both cities’ parades usually take place in February or March, but their mayors in January jointly announced they were postponing Carnival by two months due to concerns about the proliferation of the omicron variant.
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has plunged since then, and more than three-quarters of Brazilians are fully vaccinated, according to the country’s health ministry. Local authorities have allowed soccer matches with full attendance since March.
Rio authorities said earlier this week those attending the parade would have to show proof of vaccination, but media reports showed that attendees had no trouble getting tickets or entering the Sambadrome without showing the required documents.
A seat in the bleachers cost about $50, and the most expensive seats can cost more than $1,260. Going out in one of the samba schools costs a lot for tourists, but it is often free for people who are involved with the parade all year round, like 66-year-old Juciara do Nascimento Santos. She was among the revelers starting this year’s parade with the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school.
“We had to take care of ourselves during this time so we could be here today celebrating life,” said Santos, who has paraded with Imperatriz Leopoldinense since 1984. This time she was in the section of the baianas, often reserved for the oldest women of each samba school. Many of these samba schools reported they lost many of their baianas to the virus.
For those unwilling to shell out for the price of admission, there were street parties across Rio — despite City Hall denying authorization for them to take place, citing insufficient time to prepare. Some organizers couldn’t care less, arguing that celebrating Carnival wasn’t contingent on authorities’ consent, and partiers hit the streets in force.
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Savarese reported from Sao Paulo.
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| 2022-04-23T17:29:46Z
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Police in Grand Rapids, Michigan, set to release video of the deadly shooting during a traffic stop
By Omar Jimenez and Tiffany Anthony, CNN
Police in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are set to release video Wednesday of their encounter with Patrick Lyoya, who died after being shot during a traffic stop this month.
The Grand Rapids Police Department has said Lyoya was killed after an officer’s gun “discharged” during a “lengthy struggle.” But a representative for Lyoya’s family tells CNN he saw video of the shooting and believes the 26-year-old was killed “execution-style.”
Police Chief Eric Winstrom said the department will release police body camera, dashcam, cell phone, and home surveillance system footage, as well as other video.
Neither the videos nor audio will be edited, according to the police department, though “some video images may have been redacted/blurred to ensure privacy.”
The incident began just after 8 a.m. on April 4 when police say they pulled over a vehicle for a traffic stop. The driver, now known to be Lyoya, got out of the vehicle and at some point ran, Grand Rapids Police said at the time.
Not long after, “There was a lengthy struggle, I’m told it was over a minute and a half or two minutes of fighting,” Winstrom said.
“During the struggle, the officer’s weapon discharged, killing the man,” he added.
The Lyoya family moved from the Democratic Republic of Congo to the US in 2014, and has been working with their representative, Pastor Israel Siku, since Patrick’s death. Siku’s first language is Swahili and he also acts as an interpreter for the Lyoyas.
He told CNN he was with Lyoya’s father, just days after the shooting, when they were invited by police to review the video of the shooting.
Siku described the father’s reaction to seeing the video: “He melt(ed) down, he didn’t have anything to say. He almost passed out.”
At a community forum Sunday, Siku told a church full of people, “I saw the video, I could not sleep.”
“The boy was on the floor, the cop as he lays on him, pulls up the gun and shoots him in the head and back up. Patrick did not move,” he added.
There have been multiple protests and rallies on behalf of Lyoya, On Tuesday evening, dozens of people called for justice as they rallied outside a City Commission meeting. Cement barriers had been installed outside the police station.
In a statement to CNN, Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss said in part, “We are all working through a range of emotions from anger to confusion to grief but I’m confident as a community that we’re also patient and steadfast in our commitment to get to the truth.”
Michigan State Police investigating
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump — who has represented high-profile victims of police violence — has been retained by the Lyoya family and pushed for the release of all available video.
“We are once again reminded of how swiftly a police interaction can turn deadly for Black men in America and just how far we have to go to change that,” Crump said.
The investigation was handed over to Michigan State Police shortly after the shooting, Grand Rapids Police said. The state agency confirmed to CNN it was investigating at the request of the department and it is an “active, ongoing investigation.” Once completed, it would be turned over to the county prosecutor for potential charges.
Kent County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Becker told CNN no decision has been made regarding the officer as the investigation isn’t complete. As for the impending release of video, he said, “They have to do what they think best and I’m not going to criticize that.” In a statement on April 7, he said, “To maintain the integrity of this investigation, I have requested that involved police agencies do not release any evidence until the investigation is complete.”
The Grand Rapids Police Department said both Michigan State Police and Becker are aware of the intended release. The results of the ongoing investigation will also be provided to the Grand Rapids police chief and the department’s internal affairs, Winstrom said in a statement.
“This is a use of deadly force. The test for deadly force is that the officer is entitled to use deadly force when defending himself against a reasonable threat of death or great bodily harm,” Winstrom said not long after the shooting.
“That’ll be the test the Michigan State Police use when they look at it initially. And that’ll be the same test I use to review it after their investigation is handed off to us.”
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EV Mobility has already deployed 4 properties in San Francisco since its approval; Chorus Apartments, The Landing, Konrad on the Park, and 923 Folsom Apartments, with many more to come
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EV Mobility, LLC., the leading all-electric vehicle car-sharing platform, provides electric vehicles on demand as an amenity to luxury hotels, multi-family apartment buildings, and commercial buildings through its easy-to-use mobile app. EV Mobility announced today the company was approved as a certified car-share organization with the city of San Francisco.
Per Planning Code Section 166(a)(2): A "certified car-share organization" that provides a membership-based car-share service to the public for shared use by individual and group members. To qualify as a certified car-share organization the company needs to submit a written report prepared by an independent third-party academic institution or transportation consulting firm that clearly demonstrates, based on a statistically significant analysis of quantitative data, that such car-sharing service has achieved two or more environmental performance goals in any market where they have operated for at least two years.
This Car-sharing Certification Study is then reviewed by the Planning Department for accuracy. The Zoning Administrator then approves certification of a car-share organization https://sfplanning.org/project/car-share-program#certification. There are only four car-sharing approved organizations under this program, with EVMobility being all EVs.
There are great benefits to be a certified car-share organization with the city of San Francisco. Under Code 166 properties who have built buildings under the code are required to have car-share in their building Planning Code Section 166(b)(2). Car-share spaces may only satisfy the Code requirements if they are made available to Certified Car-Share Organizations at no cost. There are currently 564 Approved Car-share Spaces required under Code 166, 347 Completed Car-share Spaces, 217 Car-share Spaces in the Pipeline.
"We are excited about being part of this program, it took more than 6 months, a lot of work and cost to get to be a certified car-share provider for the City of San Francisco," said Ramy El-Batrawi, CEO. "50% of the residences in San Francisco do not own cars, which makes it a perfect city for car-share. With the city already requiring 564 spots to have a car-share vehicle and more to come, EV Mobility can grow rapidly within the city. We have already installed chargers and EVs in 4 properties, which have quickly become some of the highest utilized and highest revenue per vehicle in our fleet. Working with the City we plan to deploy all the required car-share spaces under the code."
About San Francisco Planning
San Francisco Planning plays a central role in guiding the growth and development of our city. We work with other City agencies and the community to help balance the needs of residents, businesses, and civic leaders to protect the environment and historical resources, create inspiring and livable urban spaces, cultivate neighborhood resilience, and enforce good land use practices.
One of the challenges posed by new development is the increased number of privately-owned cars it brings to San Francisco's already congested neighborhoods. They place greater demands on the City's limited parking supply and often contribute to increased traffic congestion, transit delays, pollution, and noise.
Car-sharing can mitigate the negative impacts of new development by reducing the rate of individual car-ownership per household, the average number of vehicle miles driven per household, and the total amount of automobile-generated pollution per household.
About EV Mobility
EV Mobility is the leading all Electric Vehicle car-sharing platform that provides EVs on-demand through an easy-to-use mobile app 24/7. EV Mobility offers EVs as an amenity for luxury hotels, multi-family apartments, and commercial buildings. Through the app residents or guests access Electric Vehicles located in their building or hotel. Properties benefit from the added value they can now offer to residents or guests of a low-cost, zero emission Electric Vehicle on demand. Properties also generate an additional revenue stream, decreased parking needs, and improve resident retention. Residents benefit from having access to Electric Vehicles and by eliminating the cost of car ownership including car payments, insurance, maintenance, and cost of gas, while reducing their carbon footprint. Hotel guests benefit by not needing a rental car or paying for gas and overnight parking. EVs can be rented by the hour, daily, or with monthly incentive packages. The all-electric car-sharing service began in Los Angeles in 2021 and is expanding rapidly.
Learn more visit www.evmobility.com
EV Mobility PR Contact:
Laurie DiGiovanni
310-881-8015
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City of San Francisco Contact:
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- Online and mobile voting is open to the public now through September 28 to help determine this year's two Thriving Scholars
- Forty students living with cystic fibrosis (CF) are in the running for the two $25,000 awards based on their academic excellence, creativity, and community involvement/extracurricular activities
- This year's scholarship program marks 30 years of AbbVie's commitment to students with CF pursuing higher education
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie today announced the start of its two-week public voting period for the 2022 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships. Following this voting period, scholarships totaling $25,000 each will be awarded to two commendable students living with cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.
Beginning today through September 28 at 10 a.m. Central Time, the public is encouraged to visit the official AbbVie CF Scholarship website (www.AbbVieCFScholarship.com) to learn more about this year's top 40 scholars through their essays and creative presentations. The public can then cast their vote to help select the 2022 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship recipients. Votes can be cast online or via text message by texting the scholar's personalized ID code to "58185" during the two-week public voting period.
"Beyond being a recipient of the AbbVie CF Scholarship, I am grateful I was able to share my cystic fibrosis story with the world," said Melissa W., 2021 Thriving Graduate Student. "As I continue to pursue my degree in Human Resources Management with the help of this scholarship, I am excited to continue using my voice to inspire and advocate for others."
Earlier this year, AbbVie selected 40 undergraduate and graduate students living with CF as recipients of a $3,000 scholarship for use during the 2022-2023 academic year. The award was based on their academic excellence, creativity, and community involvement/extracurricular activities. These 40 students now have the opportunity to earn the title of "2022 Thriving Undergraduate or Graduate Student," and an additional $22,000 in scholarship funding toward their higher education. The two winners will be determined by the number of valid votes cast by the public and the cumulative points awarded to each scholar by the AbbVie judging panel who evaluated the student essays and creative presentations.
"The 30th anniversary of the AbbVie CF Scholarship program commemorates the community of students we have been able to support over the years in their endeavors to pursue higher education," said John Duffey, vice president, U.S. Specialty, AbbVie. "The 2022 top 40 recipients are beyond deserving and have impressed us all with their inspiring stories and ambitions to pursue their goals while living with CF."
AbbVie will announce the 2022 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Students in early November.
About Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs of those living with this condition.1 In patients with CF, a thick, sticky mucus is produced in certain organs throughout the body, most commonly the lungs and digestive system. The mucus build-up in the lungs can cause difficulty breathing and may lead to life-threatening lung infections. In the pancreas, the thick mucus may prevent the release of digestive enzymes and proper food digestion, potentially leading to malabsorption and malnutrition.
About the AbbVie CF Scholarship
The AbbVie CF Scholarship was established 30 years ago in recognition of the financial burdens many families touched by CF face and to acknowledge the achievements of students with CF. Since its inception, the scholarship program has awarded over $3.7 million in scholarships to over 1,000 students. The AbbVie CF Scholarship is part of AbbVie's ongoing commitment to the CF community, which is comprised of more than 30,000 people in the United States. Today, more than half of the CF population are age 18 years or older.1
It is not necessary for scholarship applicants to have taken, currently take, or intend to take in the future, any medicine or product marketed by AbbVie, and this is not a consideration in the selection criteria. More information about the AbbVie CF Scholarship criteria and application can be found at www.AbbVieCFScholarship.com.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram.
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LIMA, Peru (AP) — A dispute over a gender-neutral bathroom has endangered Peru’s plan to host the next gathering of the Organization of American States’ top decision-making body.
Peru’s congress, dominated by social conservatives, voted Thursday night to deny authorization for the scheduled Oct. 5-7 General Assembly of foreign ministers from across the hemisphere. Its theme is supposed to be: “Together against inequality and discrimination.”
The OAS had requested at least one gender-neutral bathroom be available and Peru did permit bathrooms open to people of any sex during the 2018 Summit of the Americas in Lima.
Peru’s Foreign Minister César Landa issued an appeal on Twitter Friday urging lawmakers to reconsider. “This seriously damages the international image of Peru,” he said, and argued that the request would not create “future international obligations.”
But Congressman Ernesto Bustamante of the conservative Popular Front party — who heads the Foreign Relations Commission — said allowing a gender-neutral bathroom would inevitably “introduce the existence of trans bathrooms and neutral bathrooms and common bathrooms in Peru’s internal law.”
“If they want to go to the bathroom here, they will go the the bathroom that corresponds to their sex as it is: woman and man,” said Tania Ramírez, another Popular Front legislator.
Marxist Congressman Guido Bellido — a former prime minister under President Pedro Castillo — also chimed in. “The OAS worrying itself about bathrooms? What have we come to? This is a joke,” he said. “Peru is a country with sovereignty; whoever wants to come to Peru comes under our conditions. If not, no.”
The controversy struck gay lawmaker Susel Paredes as “a complete absurdity.” A gender-neutral bathroom is just “another bathroom that has a toilet, nothing more.”
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(NewsNation) — Bruce Willis’ aphasia diagnosis was made public by his family Wednesday, but new reporting suggests the 67-year-old actor’s health decline, which caused him to step away from acting, was affecting his work on set for years.
Actress Lala Kent, who played Willis’ daughter in the 2020 film “Hard Kill,” told the Los Angeles Times in one scene they had together, Willis’ character had to protect her from villains.
Her back was to Willis in the scene, and the actor was supposed to deliver a line serving as Kent’s cue to duck before he fired the weapon at a movie “bad guy.”
But Willis ended up shooting the gun, which was filled with a blank, before delivering his line, and Kent didn’t duck.
The same thing happened on the second take. A crew member on set confirmed Kent’s claims, telling the Los Angeles Times that Willis “did fire the gun on the wrong line.”
The film’s armorer denied this happened, but other filmmakers who worked with Willis on his latest projects also said they were alarmed by his condition.
Aphasia can cause varying degrees of impairment in speech or understanding language. It currently affects more than 2 million Americans, the National Aphasia Association estimates.
Concerns about Willis’ health didn’t translate to him making fewer movies, though — he just had less work on set.
“Out of Death” director Mike Burns wrote an email to his screenwriter, asking him to cut down the movie stars’ part, and they filmed all of Willis’ scenes in one day.
Burns made another movie with Willis the next year, after being assured the actor was in better health.
But Burns told the Times that he didn’t end up thinking Willis did bitter.
“I thought he was worse,” he told the newspaper.
Another filmmaker said in the Los Angeles Times that he was so concerned about Willis’ mental state he approached the actor’s team. They told him it would be best to finish filming early.
Two crewmembers said Willis, while on set, asked them, “Why am I here?”
Many are wondering if Willis was using a body double, being fed lines through an earpiece or had scenes shortened. They also want to know why no one from his team stepped in earlier.
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(The Hill) – The White House on Tuesday said it plans to send out tens of thousands of vaccine doses immediately as the nation tries to head off a growing monkeypox outbreak, amid fears that the country is undercounting cases because of insufficient testing.
Administration officials said the vaccine strategy will focus on protecting those most at-risk of monkeypox, and will use a tiered distribution system to prioritize vaccines for areas with the highest numbers of cases.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed about 300 cases of monkeypox in the U.S., though the actual number could be higher.
The administration plans to allocate 296,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine over the coming weeks, which is the only Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccine specifically for monkeypox.
Of those, 56,000 doses that are in the Strategic National Stockpile will be allocated immediately. Over the coming months a combined 1.6 million additional doses will become available, the White House said.
The CDC is recommending that the new vaccine doses be provided to individuals with confirmed monkeypox exposures and presumed exposures, rather than only those who have a confirmed case.
This includes those who had close physical contact with someone diagnosed with monkeypox, those who know their sexual partner was diagnosed with monkeypox, and men who have sex with men who have recently had multiple sex partners in a venue where there was confirmed monkeypox, or in an area where monkeypox is spreading.
Health officials said close contact, and sexual contact in particular, appear to be the primary drivers for this outbreak.
“As case counts and the number of jurisdictions with cases increases, the need for medical countermeasures, including vaccines, continues to rise,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters during a media briefing Tuesday.
“The administration’s current strategy is focused on containing the outbreak by providing vaccines to those most in need to prevent further spread of monkeypox in the communities most impacted, and as additional supply becomes available, we will further expand our efforts making vaccines available to a wider population,” Walensky said.
The virus has been disproportionately spread among gay and bisexual men, though health authorities and LGBTQ advocacy groups have repeatedly stressed that monkeypox does not differentiate between those who are gay or straight and that everyone should stay aware and informed on the risks of the virus.
When monkeypox cases began cropping up around the U.S., federal health authorities said there were about 72,000 doses of Jynneos in the Strategic National Stockpile, a paltry amount compared to the more than 100 million doses of ACAM2000, an older smallpox vaccine.
Local and state governments have so far expressed a preference for the newer Jynneos smallpox vaccine due to concerns over the possible side effects associated with ACAM2000.
According to the White House, the Jynneos vaccine will be allocated using a four-tier distribution strategy that prioritizes jurisdictions with the highest case rates of monkeypox.
Within each tier, doses of Jynneos will be allocated based on the number of individuals at risk for monkeypox who also have a contraindication to ACAM2000, such as those with HIV.
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The partnership expands patients' access to high quality healthcare in underserved rural populations in Kentucky and Indiana
FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Pace Health ("Fast Pace"), a provider of outpatient healthcare services to rural communities, announced today that it has partnered with First Care Clinics ("First Care") to expand its clinical footprint and increase access to care for underserved rural populations. The combination results in a multi-specialty provider of rural healthcare and value-based care population health management services through a network of over 200 clinics serving over three million annual patient visits across the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and Alabama. Fast Pace is a portfolio company of Revelstoke Capital Partners ("Revelstoke"), a private equity firm focused on investing in, and growing, healthcare services companies.
"We are thrilled to partner with First Care to increase access to high-quality, affordable healthcare in our rural communities," said Greg Steil, President and CEO of Fast Pace. "First Care's focus on its patients in a family friendly environment fits perfectly with Fast Pace's culture. We are excited about expanding services in our communities and working towards solving America's rural healthcare problem through our multi-specialty services and innovative care coordination model."
Fast Pace has a track record of reducing avoidable emergency room admissions in its communities and has multiple value-based and care coordination arrangements with its payor partners, leading to a more comprehensive and outcome-based approach to delivering healthcare. At the same time, Fast Pace continues to expand its services, which includes behavioral health, dermatology, orthopedics, primary care, physical therapy, telehealth and urgent care.
First Care clinics will be rebranded as Fast Pace in the upcoming months and the leadership teams will work together to continue their collective mission of growing and improving healthcare access for patients while maintaining employee excellence.
"We look forward to working together to continue our mission of providing affordable, compassionate care to patients in underserved rural communities. I'm pleased our wonderful employees will be able to continue their very important work in an environment that maximizes their abilities while providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere," said Rob Pantoja, Co-Founder and CEO of First Care.
Since Revelstoke's initial investment in Fast Pace in August of 2016, Fast Pace has grown its clinical footprint from 35 clinics in two states to over 200 clinics in six states, increasing access to healthcare for millions of vulnerable rural Americans.
"The rural community is an important and often forgotten population in our nation's healthcare system," said Simon Bachleda, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Revelstoke. "Revelstoke and Fast Pace are committed to rapidly building a high-quality and low-cost healthcare network that comprehensively serves one of America's most vulnerable populations."
Brentwood Capital Advisors LLC served as financial advisor and Waller Lansden Dorch and Davis, LLP was the legal counsel for First Care. Paul Hastings LLP provided legal counsel for Fast Pace.
About Revelstoke
Revelstoke (www.revelstokecapital.com) is a private equity firm formed by experienced investors who focus on building industry-leading companies in the healthcare and related business services sectors. Revelstoke partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to execute on a disciplined organic and acquisition growth strategy as it strives to build exceptional companies. Revelstoke is based in Denver, Colorado and has approximately $4.8 billion of assets under management. Since the firm's inception in 2013, Revelstoke has completed 158 acquisitions, which includes 25 platform companies and 133 add-on acquisitions.
About Fast Pace Health
Fast Pace Health (www.fastpacehealth.com) provides accessible and cost-effective healthcare to underserved and uninsured in rural communities throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Indiana, with plans for future expansion. Fast Pace Health provides treatments for a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and common conditions, as well as a variety of wellness, diagnostic, and screening services. Open seven days a week with extended hours, Fast Pace Health offers patients the convenience of short wait times, daily urgent care services, and the ability to be seen by a primary care provider without an appointment. The company is changing the delivery of healthcare in rural areas by integrating excellent patient care, education, accessibility, and community service in a way that puts the patient's needs first and improves the health status of our communities. Face Pace Health is a primary source for not only urgent care but for total health care.
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Lisa Gutierrez
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Jennifer Hurson
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BOSTON, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Mass Vaccination Site Collaborative, a joint initiative led by Ariadne Labs and the Sabin Vaccine Institute's Boost Community, today announced an expanded effort to support mass vaccination sites in low- and middle-income countries. The work is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The tenacity of the global COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for innovative solutions to getting as much of the world's population vaccinated as quickly and safely as possible. To date, rates of vaccination in most low- and middle-income countries have lagged behind rates in higher income countries. The Collaborative has launched an open access website to provide a one-stop resource for curated tools, programming, and support for establishing and maintaining mass vaccination sites and other vaccination efforts. Resources include vaccination site playbooks and access to peer support through a large community of vaccine site operators within the Boost Community.
The Collaborative hosts biweekly meetings for immunization professionals worldwide to discuss operational aspects of mass vaccination sites, share best practices across countries and communities, and support countries just beginning their mass vaccination work.
"Through this collaboration we will support a global community to share insights, learnings, and practices with the aim of increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates in low- and middle-income countries," said Collaborative Principal Investigator Eric Goralnick, MD, MS, Medical Director, Access and Network Development, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Ariadne Labs Associate Faculty. "Our community empowers policy makers and front-line operators to improve the availability, administration, accessibility, and efficiency of vaccines by utilizing an essential tool to curb this pandemic: mass vaccination sites."
"Ending the COVID-19 pandemic will require equitable access to vaccines in every country around the world," said Jennifer Fluder Siler, Director of Global Community Engagement for Sabin's Boost Community. "Mass vaccination efforts in low- and middle-income countries face particular logistical, economic, and social challenges, and this collaboration will help us leverage our community's collective learnings to support efforts around the globe."
The Global Mass Vaccination Site Collaborative was initially launched by Ariadne Labs in April 2021 as a way for stakeholders directing vaccination campaigns around the world to come together and learn from each other's efforts. In November 2021, with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Ariadne Labs joined forces with the Sabin Vaccine Institute's Boost Community to extend the reach of the collaborative to more low- and middle-income countries.
To date, the Collaborative has hosted more than 30 webinars, collectively attended by nearly 1,000 participants. Close to 20 organizations and agencies have presented on vaccination efforts throughout the United States, and in Brazil, Ghana, Haiti, India, and Côte d'Ivoire.
"By facilitating the exchange of knowledge and best practices, the Global Mass Vaccination Site Collaborative is strengthening worldwide efforts to close gaps that interfere with equitable access to vaccination," said Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Ariadne Labs. "By expanding its work to focus on countries that have had limited access to COVID-19 vaccines, the Collaborative aims to play an important role in ensuring equitable access to care for every patient, everywhere."
About Ariadne Labs
Ariadne Labs is a joint center for health systems innovation at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With a mission to save lives and reduce suffering, our vision is that health systems equitably deliver the best possible care for every patient, everywhere, every time. We use human centered design, health systems implementation science, public health expertise, and frontline clinical care experience to design, test, and spread scalable systems-level solutions to some of health care's biggest problems. From developing checklists and conversation guides to fostering international collaborations and establishing global standards of measurement, our work has been accessed in more than 165 countries, touching hundreds of millions of lives.
About Boost
The Boost community, an initiative of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, is a global network of more than 2,100 immunization professionals from 135 countries, dedicated to support immunization professionals as they navigate complex challenges. Developed in close, ongoing collaboration with immunization program staff, organizations and experts, Boost's online and offline opportunities connect immunization professionals to connect with peers and experts, learn skills that build capacity and advance careers, and equips professionals to lead immunization programs. Boost professional development opportunities include workshops, webinars and expert- and peer-led discussions. These offerings are designed to deliver meaningful leadership training and support networks that go beyond skills-based learning to create resilient, resourceful immunization professionals around the world.
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| 2022-04-07T19:53:13Z
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tension had climbed around the Yankees heading into the Subway Series like the floors rising on a New York skyscraper. Aaron Judge and Andrew Benintendi gave them hope the big slump was over.
“We got a special group of individuals that are mentally tough enough to kind of bounce back after a couple of tough series and know, hey, it’s a long season and we haven’t been playing the type of ball we want to,” Judge said after his major league-leading 47th home run sparked them to Monday night’s 4-2 win over the Mets. “It’s time to get back to what we do.”
The Yankees, in a historic skid with 14 losses in 18 games coming into this matchup in the Bronx, built a 3-0 lead on DJ LeMahieu’s first-inning sacrifice fly, Judge’s third-inning home run off Scherzer (9-3) and fifth-inning doubles by Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Benintendi, who added an RBI single in the seventh.
They withstood a botched popup by rookie Oswaldo Cabrera and gained back-to-back wins for the first time since July 29-30, ensuring they ended a streak of six straight series losses, their worst since 1995.
Asked how many consecutive crisp games they need to ease their panicked fan base, manager Aaron Boone quipped: “4 1/2.”
“At our core, we believe we’re a really good team,” Boone said. “And how many that is in a row that we’ve got to show that, I’ll leave that up to you guys.”
Domingo Germán (2-2) withstood James McCann’s 104 mph liner off his left calf in in the sixth and was cruising with a three-hitter when Pete Alonso hit a seventh-inning popup that Cabrera and right fielder Marwin Gonzalez settled under just 221 feet from the plate.
Cabrera, making his first big league start at second after appearances at shortstop, third base and right, allowed the ball to pop out of his glove for an error as Gonzalez’s leather hit his mitt, a play reminiscent of Luis Castillo’s ninth-inning drop that turned the first Subway Series game at new Yankee Stadium in 2009.
Daniel Vogelbach, with 6-inch streaks of eye black across his face, followed two pitches later by driving a curveball into the Yankees bullpen in right-center for a two-run homer that made it 3-2.
Benintendi restored a two-run lead in the bottom half after Kiner-Falefa reached on an infield single and took second when shortstop Francisco Lindor made a barehand pickup of a bouncer and rushed a sidearm throw wide of first for an error.
Germán (2-2) gave up two runs — one earned — in 6 1/3 innings. He was limping after the game but said he should be able to take his next turn.
Rookie Ron Marinaccio and Jonathan Loaisiga got four outs each, with Loaisiga earning his first save since Aug. 17 last year. That drew loud cheers from a season-high crowd of 48,760, the Yankees’ ninth home sellout.
Judge, whose moved one ahead of Alonso with his 103rd RBI, said intensity rose because of the New York rivalry.
“The fans were bringing it,” he said. “You could just feel a little different energy in the dugout.”
MAX MAX
Scherzer allowed four runs for the second straight start, raising his ERA from 1.93 to 2.33 in the two outings. He gave up seven hits in 6 2/3 innings.
Judge was 2 for 11 with seven strikeouts against Scherzer and in a 4-for-32 slump overall before lofting a 95.7 mph fastball for an opposite-field drive into the right-field seats.
“That’s not what lost the ballgame. It’s really the Benintendi at-bats,” Scherzer said.
DEGROM
Jacob DeGrom had an issue while warming up before his last start and was pushed back from Tuesday. He will instead pitch against Colorado on Thursday or Friday.
PLUNKED
Brandon Nimmo and Benintendi were hit by pitches leading off the first, the first time since April 17, 1926, the Yankees and their opponent opened with a hit batter. Washington’s Alex Ferguson hit Mark Koenig and New York’s Sad Sam Jones hit Sam Rice.
HEADING BACK
Anthony Rizzo took off from first, forcing a pickoff throw from Scherzer, after LeMahieu’s sacrifice fly but was send back because umpires ruled the ball was still dead. The Mets then appealed at third, but umpires ruled Benintendi did not leave early and had scored to give the Yankees a 1-0 lead.
BYE FOR NOW
Mets LHP Nate Fisher was designated for assignment, a day after pitching three scoreless innings in his major league debut, a year after returning to the minors after a spell as a financial analyst at a Nebraska bank. The Mets also designated LHP Rob Zastryzny for assignment, optioned RHP José Butto to Triple-A Syracuse and selected the contract of RHP Connor Grey from the Triple-A farm team.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Mets: C Tomás Nido was activated from the IL He had been sidelined since Aug. 13 for an unspecified reason, which usually is COVID.
Yankees: DH Giancarlo Stanton, sidelined since July 23 because of left Achilles tendinitis, anticipates returning to the Yankees’ lineup on Thursday when New York starts a trip at Oakland. … RHP Scott Effross was placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Sunday, with a strained right shoulder. RHP Clarke Schmidt was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
UP NEXT
RHP Frankie Montas (4-10, 3.87) is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in three starts since the Yankees acquired him from Oakland. Mets RHP Taijuan Walker will pitch for the first time since Aug. 16 at Atlanta after overcoming back spasms.
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether IonQ and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 3, 2022, Scorpion Capital published a report alleging that IonQ is a "part-time side-hustle run by two academics who barely show up, dressed up as a 'company,'" and a "scam built on phony statements about nearly all key aspects of the technology and business." Moreover, the report claimed that the Company's quantum computer is a "useless toy that can't even add 1+1, as revealed by experiments we hired experts to run," that the Company reported "[f]ictitious 'revenue' via sham transactions and related-party round-tripping," and that the CEO appears to be making up his MIT credentials.
On this news, IonQ's stock price fell $0.71 per share, or 9.03%, to close at $7.15 per share on May 3, 2022.
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.
CONTACT:
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Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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BOSTON, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE: HAE), a global medical technology company focused on delivering innovative medical solutions to drive better patient outcomes, today announced an agreement with Epic, a leading Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, to offer Haemonetics' SafeTrace Tx® blood bank information system to Epic's global network of hospitals.
SafeTrace Tx is a specialized transfusion management system used in the blood bank to provide comprehensive management of patients and blood products and to assist in determining blood product suitability for patient transfusion. The software supports patient transfusion safety and workflow efficiency by producing full visibility of patients and products in a single database that manages complex operations across facilities in the network. SafeTrace Tx is the transfusion management system of choice for hundreds of hospitals, including top U.S. hospitals as recognized in the U.S. News & World Report: Best Hospitals 2022-2023 Honor Roll.
According to Stew Strong, President, Global Hospital at Haemonetics, "SafeTrace Tx provides complete visibility of patients and blood products for blood banks across the care continuum. As staffing and blood supply shortages persist, we look forward to helping more hospitals within Epic's network leverage SafeTrace Tx for greater transfusion safety and efficiency."
Haemonetics' Hospital business is focused on improving patient care and hospital economics by providing innovative, leading products across key markets, including Hemostasis Management, Vascular Closure, Transfusion Management and Cell Salvage. The new agreement with Epic marks another milestone in the continued growth of Haemonetics' Hospital business.
Haemonetics (NYSE: HAE) is a global healthcare company dedicated to providing a suite of innovative medical products and solutions for customers, to help them improve patient care and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our technology addresses important medical markets: blood and plasma component collection, the surgical suite, and hospital transfusion services. To learn more about Haemonetics, visit www.haemonetics.com.
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| 2022-08-29T22:01:03Z
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Andrew (Andy) Ervin Czimskey
Andrew (Andy) Ervin Czimskey, 68, of Granger passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 of frontotemporal dementia. He was the eldest child of Monroe and June (Nygard) Czimskey, born April 8, 1954.
He is survived by his sister Catharine Rousey (Brian), children Elizabeth Czimskey (Joshua Isbell), Caleb Czimskey, Erin Jones (Daniel), and granddaughter Cora Isbell whom he loved very much. He also leaves behind his dear companion, Carolyn Cauley. Andy is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Allan Czimskey
Andy is a 1972 graduate of Lanier High School in Austin and Class of ‘77 graduate of Texas A&M University (BS, Landscape Architecture). He had over 20 years of experience as a Landscape Architect designing and working with parks and capital improvement projects in Texas municipalities including College Station, Bellaire, Plano, Flower Mound, and Buda. He also owned a residential construction business in Ft. Worth.
He will be remembered fondly for his quick wit, playful demeanor, finding joy in nature, being a loving grandfather, and his devotion to Jesus.
The family is planning a private memorial service at a later date.
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Fleets in the Fast Lane: Gaining New Visibility on Safety
Fleet Complete has launched a next-generation cellular dashcam as part of its FC Vision solution that brings together AI with video telematics for real-time driver coaching and alerts, as well as powerful tools to simplify safety compliance and provide a second set of eyes on the road.
The FC Vision smart connected dashcam - Vision 3.0 - comes in several configurations to suit every fleet type and budget. Commercial fleet operations will now have access to a powerful dashcam solution to reduce costs of insurance and operations with an added level of road safety insights, driver risk detection and protection from unproven claims.
TORONTO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Fleet Complete is introducing its latest smart connected fleet dashcam to its FC Vision 3.0 line-up, with it now featuring road-facing and optional cab-facing cameras with AI-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring System (DMS.)
With video playback of events, FC Vision helps to elevate commercial fleet safety and driver training programs. It is ideal for companies looking to protect their mobile staff on the road and to reduce potentially fraudulent insurance claims in an event of a collision if the driver is not at fault. This safety assurance and in-cab coaching solution uses video telematics with AI analytics to automate detection of key driving events, scoring and reporting for use with insurance claims and safety programs.
As a complete smart connected video dashcam solution, FC Vision adds a new layer of road safety and risk identification to help lower insurance premiums, save on litigation costs, and enable mobile staff to feel supported and more confident on the road.
FC Vision is available in Basic and AI Standard versions for every budget that include:
- Easy-to-use Insights dashboard: Vision footage, vehicle data and driving analytics appear in the same interface to provide fleet managers with quick insights into their fleet operations.
- AI-powered Advanced Driver Assistance system (ADAS): to help coach drivers to reduce traffic violations like speeding, lane drifting and tailgating all based on machine learning.
- AI-powered Driver Monitoring System (DMS): the dual-camera option provides DMS to help drivers with in-cab coaching and alerts to avoid distracted or fatigued driving events.
- Mobile Apps: drivers can review their event videos, survey their trips and look at their scorecard.
FC Vision is a key component of FC Insights Solution Suite, an integrated big data IoT platform that provides commercial fleets with near real-time insights to monitor and manage all aspects of their mobile operations. At its core, the FC Hub fleet management system includes web and mobile apps for live-view maps, fleet dashboards, automated reporting, and customizable event notifications for a comprehensive view of fleet and field operations. FC Hub brings a friendly and modernized user interface for easy navigation of other FC products and third-party add-ons.
To see the new smart connected dash cam solution or fleet management platform in action, book a demonstration or learn more -- call 1.888.305.8777 or email sales@fleetcomplete.com
Fleet Complete® is a leading global provider of connected vehicle technology, delivering mission-critical fleet, asset, and mobile workforce management solutions. The company is servicing approximately 600,000 subscribers and over 40,000 businesses and government organizations in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Australia, and across Europe. It maintains key distribution partnerships with AT&T in the U.S. and Mexico, TELUS and Rogers in Canada, Telstra in Australia, Telia in Denmark, COSMOTE in Greece, and Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile) in multiple European countries. Fleet Complete cultivates strong OEM partnerships with global market leaders, such as ConMet, Cummins, Ford, General Motors, Mitsubishi Australia, and Toyota, among others. It remains one of the fastest-growing companies globally, having won numerous awards for innovation and growth.
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Senate set to vote to ratify adding Sweden, Finland to NATO
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was set Wednesday to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, with overwhelming bipartisan support expected for quickly expanding the Western military alliance in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell, who visited Kyiv and the region earlier this year, urged a unanimous show of approval. Speaking from the Senate floor, McConnell cited the two Nordic nations’ well-funded, modernizing militaries and their experience working with U.S. forces and weapons systems, calling it a “slam-dunk for national security” of the United States.
“Their accession will make NATO stronger and America more secure. If any senator is looking for a defensible excuse to vote no, I wish them good luck,” the Senate Republican leader said.
Sen. Josh Hawley, a Missouri Republican who often aligns his positions with those of the most ardent supporters of former President Donald Trump, has said he plans to vote against the two nations’ NATO membership. Hawley argues the United States should focus on Asia, not Europe.
Senators have invited the ambassadors of the countries to witness the debate and vote, which would open a new era for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. President Joe Biden has sought quick entry for the two previously non-militarily aligned northern European allies, and approval of the ratification resolution has vast bipartisan support in Congress.
“Our NATO alliance is the bedrock that has guaranteed democracy in the Western world since the end of World War II,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
Schumer said he and McConnell, R-Ky., had committed to the country’s leaders that the Senate would approve the ratification resolution “as fast as we could” to bolster the alliance “in light of recent Russian aggression.”
A late-afternoon vote was expected after debate on the measure and amendments. One amendment from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., would ensure that NATO’s guarantee to defend its members does not replace a formal role for Congress in authorizing the use of military force. Another from Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, would declare that all NATO members should spend a minimum of 2% of their gross domestic product on defense and 20 percent of their defense budgets on “major equipment, including research and development.”
NATO’s 30 member countries are in the process of considering the addition after Sweden and Finland set aside their longstanding stance of military nonalignment. It was a major shift of security arrangements for the two countries after neighboring Russia launched its war on Ukraine earlier this year.
The U.S. and its European allies have rallied with newfound partnership in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression, strengthening the NATO alliance first formed after World War II.
Biden sent the protocols to the Senate for review in July, launching a notably speedy process in the typically divided and slower-moving chamber.
Each member country in NATO needs to approve the accession of new members. The process ran into trouble when Turkey raised concerns over adding Sweden and Finland, in part because it views the two countries as soft on banned Turkish Kurdish exile groups. But the process has continued to move forward despite those early reservations.
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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Hundreds of Ugandans attended a memorial service Thursday in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, a somber ceremony that underscored affection for the departed British monarch in this East African country.
Speakers in the Anglican cathedral in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, included Foreign Affairs Minister Jeje Odongo, who paid tribute to the queen as an “endearing” leader.
“She wasn’t the queen of England alone,” she said. “She was the queen of all of us in the Commonwealth.”
The Rev. Jonathan Kisawuzi, the cathedral’s dean, spoke of the queen’s “faith, courage and direction” in her 70-year reign. “We will remember her always,” he said.
Uganda is one of the 56 member states of the Commonwealth, a group of mostly former British colonies that now includes others, such as Rwanda, that were not part of the British Empire.
Elizabeth is fondly remembered among Ugandans, who recall her attendance in Kampala of the 2007 Commonwealth summit.
“It was a great occasion for Uganda,” Eunice Okullo, a political activist who was among those attending Thursday’s memorial service, said of the queen’s visit 15 years ago. “She ate Ugandan foods — that’s what they told us.”
Others spoke of the queen’s ability to connect with the people she had met.
“”Much as we are mourning, we are also celebrating the queen’s achievements,” said retired prisons commissioner Mary Kaddu. “We are celebrating her life.”
The queen, who died Sept. 8, will get a state funeral Monday at Westminster Abbey in London.
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, today announced that it has received written confirmation from the CMS Molecular Diagnostics Services Program (MolDX) that the Signatera molecular residual disease (MRD) test has met coverage requirements for patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), effective April 19, 2022. To our knowledge, this represents the first coverage expansion to occur under the foundational local coverage determination (LCD) for MRD testing in solid tumors (LCD L38779), which was published in December 2021.
The decision by CMS in MIBC is based on evidence from multiple published validation studies. A study published in Nature, based on the phase III randomized IMvigor010 trial, showed that patients who tested MRD-positive after radical cystectomy received significant benefit from adjuvant immunotherapy, while MRD-negative patients derived no benefit from additional systemic therapy. Another study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that serial testing with Signatera detected metastatic recurrence with 100% sensitivity and 98% specificity. Both studies showed that on-treatment monitoring with Signatera can provide an early assessment of therapy effectiveness, whether in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant settings.
"This is great news for patients with bladder cancer, who face uncertain treatment decisions throughout the patient journey," said Solomon Moshkevich, general manager of oncology at Natera. "This is also a milestone for Natera, representing the first new disease indication to be covered under the foundational LCD. We look forward to working with Medicare and with the oncology community to continue incorporating Signatera MRD assessment into standard care for patients with solid tumors."
Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States1 and MIBC represents 20-25% of the newly diagnosed cases.2 Patients previously treated for MIBC have a high rate of recurrence, with 50% experiencing distant recurrence post-cystectomy.3 Of these, 90% of recurrences develop in the first 3 years.4,5
"To balance the risks versus benefits of adding systemic treatments like chemotherapy to radical cystectomy, we need measures to identify which patients indeed harbor micrometastatic disease, which would allow refined shared medical decisions," said Matthew Galsky, M.D., professor of medicine (hematology and medical oncology), director of genitourinary medical oncology, co-director of the Center of Excellence for Bladder Cancer at the Tisch Cancer Institute and associate director for translational research at the Tisch Cancer Institute.
This decision adds to the existing Medicare coverage for Signatera in colorectal cancer and for pan-cancer immunotherapy monitoring.
Signatera is a custom-built circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test for treatment monitoring and molecular residual disease (MRD) assessment in patients previously diagnosed with cancer. The test is available for both clinical and research use, and has been granted three Breakthrough Device Designations by the FDA for multiple cancer types and indications. The Signatera test is personalized and tumor-informed, providing each individual with a customized blood test tailored to fit the unique signature of clonal mutations found in that individual's tumor. This maximizes Signatera's accuracy for detecting the presence or absence of residual disease in a blood sample, even at levels down to a single tumor molecule in a tube of blood. Signatera is intended to detect and assess how much cancer is left in the body, to identify recurrence earlier and to help optimize treatment decisions.
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. We aim to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health, and inform earlier, more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera's tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. For more information, visit www.natera.com.
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not a representation that Natera's plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent Natera's expectations as of the date of this press release, and Natera disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including with respect to whether the results of clinical or other studies will support the use of our product offerings, the impact of results of such studies, our expectations of the reliability, accuracy and performance of our tests, or of the benefits of our tests and product offerings to patients, providers and payers, or coverage and reimbursement determinations from third-party payers. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in "Risk Factors" in Natera's recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in other filings Natera makes with the SEC from time to time. These documents are available at www.natera.com/investors and www.sec.gov.
Investor Relations: Mike Brophy, CFO, Natera, Inc., 510-826-2350
Media: Kate Stabrawa, Communications, Natera, Inc., pr@natera.com
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OIG) ("Orbital") and Mangan, Inc. ("Mangan") today announced that they have entered into an asset purchase agreement (the "Agreement") under which Orbital will sell its Houston, Texas gas business, Orbital Gas Systems North America Inc. ("Orbital NA") to Mangan.
Effective immediately, Mangan will assume operations of Orbital's North American gas business. Under the terms of the agreement, OIG will maintain ownership and control of its proprietary VE Technology and related products.
"This transaction is the final step in Orbital Infrastructure Group's transformation into a diversified infrastructure services company as we move forward with an aggressive and disciplined strategy to tap into the increasing secular demand trends across the electric power, telecommunications, and renewable industries," said Jim O'Neil, Vice Chairman and CEO of Orbital. "I want to thank the employees of Orbital Gas Systems NA for their past service to OIG and congratulate Mangan for completing this compelling, strategic transaction."
Amin Solehjou, Mangan's CEO stated, "We are very excited about this strategic acquisition and the value it brings to our customers. Coupled with our strong North American presence in providing Specialty Engineering services to many of our customers in the Industrial Market, this acquisition adds meaningful turn-key capabilities towards solving our client's environmental compliance as well as on-line process measurement challenges."
About Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc.
Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: OIG) is a diversified infrastructure services platform, providing engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to customers in three operating segments; electric power, telecommunications, and renewables.
Beginning in April 2021, Orbital Infrastructure Group transformed its infrastructure strategy with the acquisitions of GTS and Front Line Power Construction, the company's telecommunications and electric power segment platforms, as well as three synergistic "tuck in" acquisitions (IMMCO, Inc, Full Moon Telecom, and Coax Fiber Solutions) and the divestiture of its legacy Orbital Gas Systems business. The Company is now positioned to profitably grow its infrastructure services platform for years to come, organically and through synergistic acquisitions to capitalize on strong multi-year end market drivers in the industries we serve.
Orbital Infrastructure Group is dedicated to maximizing shareholder value, by striving to exceed our customers' expectations, building a diverse workforce, and making a positive difference in the lives of our employees and the communities in which we operate, and contributing to reducing the carbon footprint through the services we provide.
For more information please visit: http://www.orbitalenergygroup.co
About Mangan, Inc.
Mangan Inc. is a nationally-recognized Specialty Engineering, Automation and Integration Company providing a full-range of services for the Refining, Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Renewable Energy, Chemicals and Life Sciences Industries.
These Services include Automation, Design, Engineering, Control System Integration, Specialty Power and Distribution, Safety Instrumented Systems, Software Solutions, SCADA, Safety Lifecycle Management, Commissioning, Compliance, SmartPlant Instrumentation, Process Analyzers/CEMS Solutions, Project and Construction Management expertise.
For more information please visit: www.manganinc.com
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, as amended, including those relating to the expected use of proceeds. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking expressions, including, but not limited to, "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. These statements relate to future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include the risk factors set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, its periodic reports on Form 10-Q, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K filed in 2020 and 2021, as well as the risks identified in the shelf registration statement and the prospectus supplement relating to the offering. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Orbital undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations:
Three Part Advisors
John Beisler or Steven Hooser
817-310-8776
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Company to host conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. EDT
CARMIEL, Israel, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: PLX) (TASE: PLX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, production and commercialization of recombinant therapeutic proteins produced by its proprietary ProCellEx® plant cell-based protein expression system, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provided a business update on recent corporate and regulatory developments.
"Positive topline results from our phase III BALANCE clinical trial of PRX-102 for the treatment of adult patients with Fabry disease were announced last April. The clinical study report (CSR) for the trial is now complete," said Dror Bashan, Protalix's President and Chief Executive Officer. "The final analysis of the BALANCE study, which was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 1 mg/kg of PRX–102 administered every other week compared to agalsidase beta in patients previously treated with agalsidase beta, confirms the positive topline results and favorable tolerability profile. The results from the BALANCE study highlight our confidence that PRX–102 has the potential to become an important treatment option for patients with Fabry disease. We are excited to move closer to potential approval of PRX–102 and commercial launch, and thank our team members and external partners for their continued support."
2022 Second Quarter and Recent Business Highlights
Corporate Developments
- On June 30, 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Shmuel "Muli" Ben Zvi, Ph.D. to the Board of Directors. Dr. Ben Zvi is serving as the new Chairman of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Compensation Committee.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- The Company recorded revenues from selling goods of $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $0.2 million, or 6%, compared to revenues of $3.2 million for the same period of 2021.
- Revenue from licenses and R&D services for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $5.4 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 69%, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2021. Revenues from license and R&D services are comprised primarily of revenues recognized in connection with the Chiesi Agreements.
- Cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $4.1 million, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 13%, compared to cost of goods sold of $4.7 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease in cost of goods sold was primarily the result of decreased manufacturing costs due to higher yields and lower wastage.
- Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $7.6 million, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 1%, compared to $7.7 million for the same period in 2021.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 19%, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in salary related and selling costs.
- Financial income, net were $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to financial expenses, net of $2.1 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease resulted primarily from lower interest and debt amortization costs due to a decrease in the Company's outstanding notes from an aggregate principal amount of $57.92 million of 2021 Notes to an aggregate principal amount of $28.75 million of 2024 Notes, and an increase in the exchange rate of New Israeli Shekels for U.S. Dollars over the period.
- Cash, cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits were approximately $28.6 million at June 30, 2022.
- Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was approximately $5.3 million, or $0.11 per share, basic and diluted, compared to a net loss of $11.2 million, or $0.25 per share, basic and diluted, for the same period in 2021.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company will host a conference call today, August 15, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, to review the corporate and clinical developments, which will also be available by webcast. To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers prior to the start of the call:
Conference Call Details:
Monday, August 15, 2022, 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT)
Domestic: 877-423-9813
International: 201-689-8573
Conference ID: 13732027
Webcast Details:
The conference will be webcast live from the Company's website and will be available via the following links:
Company Link: https://protalixbiotherapeutics.gcs-web.com/events0
Webcast Link: Registration – https://tinyurl.com/44z7w7ex
Conference ID: 13732027
Please access the websites at least 15 minutes ahead of the conference to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
The conference call will be available for replay for two weeks on the Events Calendar of the Investors section of the Company's website, at the above link.
About Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.
Protalix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of recombinant therapeutic proteins expressed through its proprietary plant cell-based expression system, ProCellEx. Protalix was the first company to gain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a protein produced through plant cell-based in suspension expression system. Protalix's unique expression system represents a new method for developing recombinant proteins in an industrial-scale manner.
Protalix's first product manufactured by ProCellEx, taliglucerase alfa, was approved by the FDA in May 2012 and, subsequently, by the regulatory authorities of other countries. Protalix has licensed to Pfizer Inc. the worldwide development and commercialization rights for taliglucerase alfa, excluding Brazil, where Protalix retains full rights.
Protalix's development pipeline consists of proprietary versions of recombinant therapeutic proteins that target established pharmaceutical markets, including the following product candidates: pegunigalsidase alfa, a modified stabilized version of the recombinant human α–Galactosidase–A protein for the treatment of Fabry disease; alidornase alfa or PRX–110, for the treatment of various human respiratory diseases or conditions; PRX–115, a plant cell-expressed recombinant PEGylated uricase for the treatment of severe gout; PRX–119, a plant cell-expressed long action DNase I for the treatment of NETs-related diseases; and others. Protalix has partnered with Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., both in the United States and outside the United States, for the development and commercialization of pegunigalsidase alfa.
Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent that statements in this press release are not strictly historical, all such statements are forward-looking, and are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The terms "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "project," "may," "plan," "will," "would," "should" and "intend," and other words or phrases of similar import are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future experience and results to differ materially from the statements made. These statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations as to such future outcomes. Drug discovery and development involve a high degree of risk and the final results of a clinical trial may be different than the preliminary findings for the clinical trial. Factors that might cause material differences include, among others: risks related to the timing and progress of the preparation of a Biologics License Application (BLA) resubmission addressing the complete response letter; risks related to the timing, progress and likelihood of final approval by the FDA and European Medicines Agency (EMA) of a resubmitted BLA and of a Marketing Authorization Application, respectively, for PRX–102 and, if approved, whether the use of PRX–102 will be commercially successful; likelihood that the FDA, EMA or other applicable health regulatory authorities will approve an alternative dosing regimen; failure or delay in the commencement or completion of our preclinical studies and clinical trials, which may be caused by several factors, including: slower than expected rates of patient recruitment; unforeseen safety issues; determination of dosing issues; lack of effectiveness during clinical trials; inability to satisfactorily demonstrate non-inferiority to approved therapies; inability or unwillingness of medical investigators and institutional review boards to follow our clinical protocols; and inability to monitor patients adequately during or after treatment; the risk that the FDA, EMA, or other foreign regulatory authorities may not accept or approve a marketing application we file for any of our product candidates, and other risks relating to the review process; risks associated with the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID–19, outbreak and variants, which may adversely impact our business, preclinical studies and clinical trials; risks related to any transactions we may effect in the public or private equity markets to raise capital to finance future research and development activities, general and administrative expenses and working capital; the risk that the results of the clinical trials of our product candidates will not support the applicable claims of safety or efficacy, or that our product candidates will not have the desired effects or will be associated with undesirable side effects or other unexpected characteristics; risks related to our ability to maintain and manage our relationship with our collaborators, distributors or partners; risks related to the amount and sufficiency of our cash and cash equivalents; risks relating to our ability to make scheduled payments of the principal of, to pay interest on or to refinance our outstanding notes or any other indebtedness; risks relating to changes to interim, topline or preliminary data from clinical trials that we announce or publish; risk of significant lawsuits, including stockholder litigation, which is common in the life sciences sector; our dependence on performance by third party providers of services and supplies, including without limitation, clinical trial services; delays in our preparation and filing of applications for regulatory approval; the inherent risks and uncertainties in developing drug platforms and products of the type we are developing; the impact of development of competing therapies and/or technologies by other companies and institutions; potential product liability risks, and risks of securing adequate levels of product liability and other necessary insurance coverage; risks related to our expectations with respect to the potential commercial value of our product and product candidates; and other factors described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The statements in this press release are valid only as of the date hereof and we disclaim any obligation to update this information, except as may be required by law. The statements in this press release are valid only as of the date hereof and we disclaim any obligation to update this information, except as may be required by law.
Investor Contact
Chuck Padala, Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors
646-627-8390
chuck@lifesciadvisors.com
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp..
Shareholders who purchased shares of LILM 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: March 30, 2021 to March 14, 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) Lilium materially overstates the design and capabilities of the Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft for use in a new type of high-speed air transport system for people and goods; (2) Lilium materially overstates the likelihood for the Lilium Jet's timely certification; (3) Lilium misrepresents its ability to obtain or create the necessary batteries for the Lilium Jet; (4) the special purpose acquisition company merger would not and did not generate enough cash to commercially launch the Lilium Jet; (5) Qell Acquisition Corp. did not engage in proper due diligence regarding its merger with Lilium GmbH; and (6) as a result, Defendants' public statements and statements to journalists were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 17, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/lilium-n-v-f-k-a-qell-acquisition-corp-loss-submission-form/?id=28163&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of LILM 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 June 17, 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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Todd and Julie Chrisley found guilty on federal charges
Published: Jun. 7, 2022 at 5:39 PM EDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
(AP) - Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality television show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have been found guilty in Atlanta on federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion.
The Chrisleys were initially indicted in August 2019, and the trial began about three weeks ago. The U.S. attorney’s office in Atlanta said a jury found the pair guilty of all charges Tuesday.
Prosecutors say the stars of “Chrisley Knows Best” submitted false documents to banks to get loans and failed to pay federal income taxes for multiple years.
An accountant who worked for them also was found guilty.
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NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC: DPLS) ("DPLS" or "the Company"), today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Optilan, has once again secured three contracts within the same week. The first two are related to the Oil & Gas Industry and located in Iraq and Qatar, respectively. A third contract was won for an offshore wind project located in the United States. We anticipate completion of all three contracts in roughly six months. The contract values total approximately USD $3M. Optilan has also successfully continued expansion of its Fibre and Emergency Response Services business unit.
"We are beginning to see momentum grow as our subsidiaries continue to expand across multiple markets and multiple industries," said DarkPulse CEO, Dennis O'Leary. "Coupled with new key hires the Company recently announced and the successful streamlining of back office operations, we expect to see continued growth across all entities."
Optilan is a global provider of turnkey telecommunications and security systems, and integration services intended to offer one-stop-shop services for all aspects of security and communication applications. The company's services include design, installation, commissioning, support, and maintenance services of satellite, wireless, fiber transmission systems, CCTV security and radio-based systems, enabling the energy, transportation, critical infrastructure and industrial sectors to receive individually tailored, innovative applications and services that deliver value, resilience and flexibility. Optilan is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates offices in Azerbaijan, India, the Middle East, UAE and Turkey.
DarkPulse, Inc. uses advanced laser-based monitoring systems to provide rapid and accurate monitoring of temperatures, strains and stresses. The Company's technology excels when applied to live, dynamic critical infrastructure and structural monitoring, including pipeline monitoring, perimeter and structural surveillance, aircraft structural components and mining safety. The Company's fiber-based monitoring systems can assist markets that are not currently served, and its unique technology covers extended areas and any event that is translated into the detection of a change in strain or temperature. In addition to the Company's ongoing efforts with respect to the marketing and sales of its technology products and services to its customers, the Company also continues to explore potential strategic alliances through joint venture and licensing opportunities to further expand its global market position.
For more information, visit www.DarkPulse.com
Optilan is a leading independent security and communications systems integrator worldwide. With a 30-year pedigree, our customers trust us to keep the integrity of their assets safe and secure, by managing the life cycle delivery risk of our solutions. By fostering a collaborative design approach to complex problems, we provide innovative solutions, custom fit to even the most demanding of sites and scale of projects. Importantly, our commitment to our safety culture remains unwavered, to ensure that everyone goes home safely every day. We orchestrate business resilience with a suite of end-to-end solutions, combined with connectivity and professional service at a global level. Today's business environment is more dynamic than ever. In response, businesses are urged to move at "internet speed" and evolve with continuous change and disruption accepted as the new normal. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a curated ecosystem of leading manufacturers, to achieve both high quality and enduring results. We are proud to foster a unique culture full of talented individuals. Our sector focus ensures that our account teams are fully accredited to their operational areas. Our professionals have the skill to adopt and embed our expertise into existing platforms, processes, and cultures, delivering exceptional value for our clients. Beyond our operational scope, we strive to consider the impact of our global footprint and mitigate associated environmental and sustainability risks. These factors combined set us apart and establish why customers continue to trust and invest in our services.
For more information, visit: www.Optilan.com
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "believe," "expect," "may," "should," "could," "seek," "intend," "plan," "goal," "estimate," "anticipate" or other comparable terms. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this news release regarding our strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by customers; our continued ability to pay operating costs and ability to meet demand for our products and services; the amount and nature of competition from other security and telecom products and services; the effects of changes in the cybersecurity and telecom markets; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, strategic alliance agreements, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in our prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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Luxury-Included® Resort Company Reveals Latest Plans for Newest Resort in Honor of Late Founder's Birthday
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eager to extend a warm welcome home to the wholly reconceptualized and fully renovated Sandals Dunn's River, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced today that reservations are now open for arrivals beginning May 24, 2023.
The resort company unveils today what's next for the treasured resort as it makes its long-wished-for return to the Sandals portfolio – from first-of-its-kind suite designs, to exclusive restaurant concepts and bars, to entirely new ways to experience Jamaica's natural wonders. Beloved by couples since its initial addition to the all-inclusive resort company's portfolio in 1991, Sandals Dunn's River will return as a brand new resort, reclaiming its edge as the pinnacle of Sandals luxury.
The all-new 260-room Sandals Dunn's River is undergoing a thoughtful, top-to-bottom restoration – designed to embrace the essence of Jamaica, its curving rivers, lush forests, and majestic banyan trees – with amenities, accommodations and culinary concepts brought forward by the brand's uncompromising quest for innovation.
"Today is marked with very special intention, as we accept reservations for Sandals Dunn's River in honor of our founder and my late father, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart's birthday – just a small homage to him that we know will make him smile," said Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of SRI.
"This was an extraordinary project and the last I worked on with him as his final masterpiece. He handpicked this location more than three decades ago for its white-sand coastline, cool breeze, azure waters and its close proximity to the destination's archetypical falls. It will not only serve to breathe new excitement into a corner of Jamaica loved and cherished by so many, but it will set a new standard of luxury for tourism right here in our backyard with a next-generation resort worthy of its nostalgic past."
A first look into the expanded suite concepts reveals the addition of brand new Tufa SkyPool Butler Suites, which will feature glass panels spanning the length of oceanfront balconies, for a cascading infinity effect clear to the Caribbean Sea. At the Coyaba Swim-Up Rondoval Butler Suites with Private Pools, Sandals' iconic, standalone villas are reimagined with vast open-air rooftops featuring private soaking tubs, sun-lounging areas and privileged views of the surrounding flora. Luxurious Mammee Bay Beachfront Butler Suites® will be equipped with spacious balconies directly overlooking the ocean waters, with gold fixtures and green accents speckled throughout the resort's various unique accommodations for a nature-meets-luxury effect that immerses guests in the setting's unequivocal beauty.
Culinary offerings at Sandals Dunn's River will now include 12 Global Gourmet™ restaurants – with ten concepts entirely new to Sandals. Infused with the classic cooking techniques found in the finest establishments in France, L'Amande will serve an exquisite mélange of French delicacy and Jamaican fare in a chic setting. A Greek concept, Edessa, is where the Caribbean and Aegean seas will meet, elegantly named for the ancient city of abundant waters. From Thailand to Japan, the Asian-fusion menu at Banyu will offer a blend of cultures all in a single dish. Beloved staples, old and new, will satisfy cravings and please palates – from the Central and South American flavors at Zuka, debuted first at Sandals Royal Curaçao, to the rustic yet soulful Jerk Shack and its traditional sweet and peppery delights.
High spirits will long live at nine bars, each with a distinct identity – including the hip and sophisticated Dunn's Rum Club, where the island's signature libation will be shaken and stirred into authentic Jamaican craft cocktails expertly mixed with locally-sourced ingredients like coconut and sorrel-smoked rum. A first-of-its-kind experience, guests will enjoy an expertly curated list of smooth rums while trying their hand at a game of Jamaican-rules dominoes, where the best out of six wins. The Laughing Waters beach bar will offer bed-style seating for a truly effervescent experience right on the sand, with a jovial name and sparkling champagne cocktails to match. A 'Sandals First' in Jamaica, the rooftop bar, Ocarina, will pair spirits with the gentle sea breeze, while the chic Lapidus Lounge pays homage to renowned architect Morris Lapidus who designed the resort when it was first built as the Arawak Hotel in the 1950s.
Inspired by Jamaica's quintessential Blue Mountains, where the beans are harvested and roasted exclusively for the resort, guests can experience a fresh cup of pour-over coffee at BLŪM café, along with Japanese-style and nitro cold brew best enjoyed with island inspired treats.
Cascading waters collected from the depths of the Dunn's River Falls will greet guests upon arrival, with all water features sourced from the natural reserves of the rivers throughout the resort. Jamaica's largest pool – designed to mimic the flow of the river – makes its way back into the Sandals Resorts fold. Featuring a glass panel edge, the pool will be brilliantly leveled to the sand for a water-meets-sand-meets-ocean effect, and is one of five refreshing pools from where to bask under the warm Jamaican sun.
The Red Lane® Spa at Sandals Dunn's River will debut as one of the most luxurious for the brand, speaking to the heart of Jamaica, the land of wood and water, with the sound of flowing water from Dunn's River and Roaring Waters River cascading into the spa's pools against an ethereal backdrop that is ever present.
Moments away, at one of Jamaica's natural wonders – the honored Dunn's River Falls – guests will absorb the natural abundance of the Earth and experience a place where love flows naturally, forming natural connections and bringing the Sandals Dunn's River experience full circle.
"Ocho Rios is the place where my father grew up, where he first learned to fish and felt the breeze blow along the West-facing beach and where he first saw the pure joy of the island on the faces of visitors," said Stewart. "Here along Jamaica's North Coast, he witnessed a blossoming tourism industry and became aware of how to please and serve a new Caribbean customer. Every touchpoint at the new Sandals Dunn's River is designed to do that and more."
Guests can get to know the other corners of Jamaica through the brand's "Stay at One, Play at All Sandals" exchange program and check out additional Sandals Resorts in the area with complimentary transfers between resorts in Ocho Rios. To enjoy even more time in paradise, travelers can land right in Ocho Rios with American Airlines' brand-new service from Miami on flight AA4007 with faster and more convenient processing times, shorter lines, and private transfers before and after their vacation.
Guests who book a stay at Sandals Dunn's River now through August 31, 2022, will receive a special Grand Opening Offer with instant credit savings of up to $605 off on stays of seven paid nights or longer. The offer is combinable with other Sandals' saving promotions, for travel May 24, 2023 through December 31, 2025. Extending a warm welcome back to past guests of the original Sandals Dunn's River, returning guests who are Sandals Select Reward Members will enjoy a complimentary Dunn's River Catamaran Cruise for two.
For more information, visit https://www.sandals.com/dunns-river/.
Hear more about the new Sandals Dunn's River from Sandals Resorts' Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart, on the Sandals Palmcast.
Sandals® Resorts offers two people in love the most romantic, Luxury Included® vacation experience in the Caribbean. With 16 – and soon to be 17 – stunning beachfront settings in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, and Curaçao, Sandals Resorts offers more quality inclusions than any other resort company on the planet. Signature Love Nest Butler Suites® for the ultimate in privacy and service; butlers trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers; the Red Lane Spa®; 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining, ensuring top-shelf liquor, premium wines, and gourmet specialty restaurants; Aqua Centers with expert PADI® certification and training; fast Wi-Fi from beach to bedroom; and Sandals Customizable Weddings are all Sandals Resorts exclusives. Sandals Resorts is part of family-owned Sandals Resorts International (SRI), founded by the late Gordon "Butch" Stewart, which includes Beaches Resorts and is the Caribbean's leading all-inclusive resort company. For more information about the Sandals Resorts Luxury Included® difference, visit www.sandals.com.
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hagerty Drivers Foundation is hosting its annual "Cars at the Capital" exhibition on the National Mall in Washington, DC from September 2 – 11. Displayed in a beautifully lit glass enclosure will be the 31st and 32nd vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register.
Each Saturday (September 3 and 10) from 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m., the Hagerty Drivers Foundation will host "Cars at the Capital Family Festival Day." This event is free to the public and will take place rain or shine. Located around the glass enclosure on the National Mall (between the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum and the National Gallery of Art), festivities for the young, and the young at heart will include: a tire changing station, activity book focused on the National Historic Vehicle Register cars, metal race cars to color, and a free play table. In addition, food trucks will be on-site from 10am until 3pm.
The Hagerty Drivers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit launched in 2021 by Hagerty. With the purpose of shaping the future of car culture while celebrating our automotive past, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation provides scholarships for students in the automotive field of education, as well as students seeking formal driver education training. In addition, the Foundation continues to build a federally recognized program – the National Historic Vehicle Register – that documents and records the important history of our automotive past. For more information, please visit: https://corporate.hagerty.com/driversfoundation/. On September 1 the Foundation will launch a new website at driversfoundation.org.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the beginning of a new school year, educators want to get to know their students, but time and resource constraints can make prioritizing teacher-student connections difficult. Along, a first-of-its-kind teacher-student connection builder, was created as a solution for educators to foster these authentic relationships within the realities of today's classrooms. Educators can sign up and use Along for free, and they can start using it in minutes.
When students are able to connect and form relationships, it drives a greater ability to learn, a stronger sense of self, and the potential for better life outcomes. However, multiple barriers to prioritizing these critical teacher-student bonds have created a "connection gap" in our schools.
"Along was purpose-built by educators for educators as a solution for bridging the teacher-student connection gap that is so prevalent in today's schools," said Samia Zaidi, Program Director for Along. "Building community by starting with simple questions, Along helps educators turn small conversations into actual connections. They are modeling the soft skills needed to create not just knowledgeable students, but whole students."
According to a recent survey of students from Gradient Learning, the nonprofit organization that offers Along, more than 70% of students pay attention or participate in class more when they have a strong relationship with a teacher. Additionally, 35% of students say it's awkward or uncomfortable for them to reach out to their teachers, and nearly a third (31%) are not having regular check-ins with their teacher. Also, as reported in a separate Gradient Learning Poll, 95% of teachers believe that every student can benefit from a mentor, and 83% of teachers say that mentoring helps their students develop greater confidence and self-efficacy.
This school year, Along can be implemented for free by educators across the country. The connection builder continues to be recognized by trusted, independent sources in education, including Common Sense Education, which named Along a "Best Tool for Back to School" for 2022.
Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, Minnesota, is using Along as part of a district-wide focus on building relationships in the 2022-23 school year, after piloting it with a number of their educators last year.
"Relationship building should be the absolute number one priority for any adult who is going to have students in the classroom," said Will Ruffin II, Executive Director of Equity and Engagement, Rochester Public Schools. "That's what's truly important, not so much the book that's in front of the student. If their basic needs aren't met, learning is not going to occur. We knew that we had to find some way to offer a different kind of connection for our students and teachers, and Along filled that void for us."
Along offers access to hundreds of research-informed reflection questions, classroom activities, and educator practices. Educators can start using Along by choosing a reflection question, recording their own answer, and then sharing it with their students. Students will see their teacher's question in their Along account and can respond in whatever way they feel most comfortable—via text, audio, or video. Their answers go directly back to their teacher, eliminating peer pressure and starting to build essential one-one-one teacher-student connections.
To explore Along and to sign up for free, please visit https://www.along.org/.
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Along is a first-of-its-kind teacher-student connection builder provided at no cost by Gradient Learning, a nonprofit organization founded and led by educators who are driven to bring communities, schools, and families together in pursuit of meeting the needs of every student. Using simple, yet powerful, reflection questions, Along helps to solve the connection gap between teachers and their students by fostering authentic conversations. Along was named a 2022 "Best Tool for Back to School" by Common Sense Education, an independent and trusted source that educators turn to for support about technology to use in the classroom. With the support of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Gradient Learning partners with communities, schools, and educators to create solutions—such as the Summit Learning program and Along—to meet the holistic needs of every student while fostering success for all.
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the news of a scheduled meeting this afternoon between the President of the United States and Debra and Marc Tice, the parents of award-winning journalist Austin Tice.
"We are so pleased that the President has decided to meet today with the Tice family in person at the White House. It was impressive to see President Biden react so positively to Mrs. Tice at the WHCA Dinner on Saturday night and heartwarming that the White House moved so quickly to establish a meeting today. This is a crucial step that is needed to bring Austin Tice home.
"The U.S. government has struggled through three administrations on how to proceed in this case but to see President Biden now fully engaged shows that something has changed and there is an opportunity at hand as never before.
"There are so many people and organizations that have done good work to bring this case to this point, but we especially want to note Fred Ryan, publisher of the Washington Post who starting last fall had the vision and leadership for an advertising campaign that saw dozens of full page ads produced that asked the President to meet with the Tices and prioritize Austin's case. Fred also invited Debra Tice to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner as his guest. Also special thanks to Steven Portnoy, this year's President of the White House Correspondents Association, for deciding to introduce Debra Tice to the room and to the President from the podium. His introduction could not have set a better frame for the President to say, in the most public of ways, he wanted to meet with the Tices.
"Debra and Marc Tice have shown over the years an incredible love for their son and commitment to his cause and his case They are an inspiration to us all."
Austin Tice is a 2015 John Aubuchon Press Freedom honoree at the National Press Club. He is an honorary member of the National Press Club. The Club annually recognizes Austin on the anniversary of his abduction with an event that has become the central event on that day. In the Club's lobby on the 13th floor of the National Press Building we have installed a Press Freedom Clock with a dynamic countdown of the seconds, minutes and days Austin Tice has been held hostage. The Club and the Journalism Institute have staged national calls to action such as Night Out For Austin Tice and a campaign to visit every congressional office on Austin's behalf as well as a Change.org petition with over 150,000 signatures.
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. The Club has 3,000 members representing nearly every major journalism organization and is an outspoken voice for press freedom in the United States and around the world.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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PITTSBURGH, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dollar Bank announced today that it is increasing its Prime Rate to 4.00% from 3.50% effective May 5, 2022. This increase is being made as a result of recent changes in market conditions.
About Dollar Bank
Dollar Bank has assets of more than $11.5 billion. Today, Dollar Bank operates more than 90 locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia and has over 1,400 employees. For more than 166 years, Dollar Bank has grown to become the largest mutual bank in the United States, committed to providing the highest quality of banking services to individuals and businesses. Dedicated to aiding the communities it serves, Dollar Bank supports quality of life initiatives, financial literacy programs, and organizations devoted to helping individuals and families in need. Dollar Bank (www.dollar.bank) is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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- Replaced existing pallets at its Jakarta distribution center with Zero-Carbon Pallets boasting a longer product lifespan and higher durability than existing pallets.
- Eco-friendly pallets are made with plastic waste produced during the manufacturing of airtight containers and show no issues in strength and performance when introduced at South Korea's logistics sites.
- Carbon emissions are reduced by 67.3 kg per pallet, a total of 26,880 for 400 pallets which is the equivalent of planting 8,960 trees.
SEOUL, South Korea and JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ Logistics announced on 30 June that the company has expanded its global environmental, social and governance (ESG) management with the introduction of 400 Zero-Carbon Pallets made with recycled plastic waste at its distribution center in Jakarta, Indonesia. The adoption of these eco-friendly pallets has resulted in a decrease in carbon emissions while increasing local logistics efficiency since their composition makes the pallets more durable than the standard wooden pallets typically used in Indonesia.
A pallet refers to a flat, horizontal platform used to store, transport and load goods at logistics sites. In general most logistics center in Indonesia use wooden pallets. However wooden pallets are often used for a short period of time due to high temperatures and humidity. The tropical climate causes the pallets to quickly decompose and can also attract pests. To address this issue, CJ Logistics plans to increase operation efficiency in its Jakarta distribution center by introducing a highly durable plastic pallet made with recycled plastic materials that is resistant to decomposition and pests. CJ Logistics collaborated with KOTRA to safely deliver Zero-Carbon Pallets to Indonesia.
CJ Logistics created the Zero-Carbon Pallets by combining plastic scraps obtained from CJ Logistics client LocknLock, a global household products company, with a new, green technology from pallet manufacturer Sangjin ARP. LocknLock generously provided CJ Logistics with 12 tons of leftover plastic produced while manufacturing household products, such as airtight containers, at no cost. The company then utilized these plastic as raw materials and produced 400 eco-friendly pallets, demonstrating a win-win partnership between CJ Logistics, LocknLock and Sangjin ARP.
Each Zero-Carbon Pallets can reduce 67.3 kg of carbon emissions, meaning the total amount of greenhouse gasses reduced during the manufacturing of 400 pallets is about 26,880 kg. This number is equivalent to the annual amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by 8,960 pine trees.
Zero-Carbon Pallets can also bring additional carbon reduction effects throughout the product's lifespan. Typically, damaged pallets are completely discarded resulting in waste. However, with Sangjin ARP's modular pallet technology (international patent pending), a damaged pallet can be restored and its broken part recycled. This technology is expected to further lessen costs and carbon emissions.
Although the pallet is made with recycled plastic waste, CJ Logistics has confirmed that the performance and strength of Zero-Carbon Pallets match those of standard pallets and can handle loads of up to one metric ton. These results are based on data gathered throughout the first year of the pallet's introduction at CJ Logistics' South Korean logistics center. Moreover, since the manufacturing cost of Zero-Carbon Pallets is similar to that of the new standard plastic pallets, CJ Logistics plans to continue to secure a supply of high-quality plastic waste in order to expand the implementation of this pallet at its global sites.
"By introducing the Zero-Carbon Pallets, we were able to simultaneously reduce carbon emissions and increase operational efficiency at our logistics site in Indonesia." stated Jin Mok Kim, a president director of CJ Logistics Indonesia. He added
"We are planning to expand the introduction of these eco-friendly pallets at our global sites and further practice a green logistics business model."
To learn more about CJ Logistics, please visit: https://www.cjlogistics.com/en/main
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The Launch of Illusive Spotlight™ and Illusive Shadow™ is Driving Strong Sales Momentum; New Class of Executive Hires Bolsters Sales and Product Teams
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illusive, the leader in identity risk management, today announced the appointment of four new executive hires since the launch of Illusive Spotlight™ has driven great interest and adoption of the solution. Illusive has appointed Kristen Twining as VP of Sales - Americas, and Carlos Ferro as VP of Sales - EMEA and APAC to support the company's rapid sales growth. The company further strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Sarit Kozokin as VP of Product Management and Meny Duek as VP of R&D to propel its agile product development.
"Illusive is solving a problem that others cannot by focusing on protecting identity security vulnerabilities, which has galvanized worldwide demand for our solution," said Ofer Israeli, founder and CEO, Illusive. "There is a growing interest in Illusive SpotlightTM as our customers come to appreciate that stopping the menace of ransomware requires eliminating the identity security vulnerabilities related to those attacks."
Illusive's platform is a full lifecycle identity threat detection and response solution. Illusive Spotlight™ automatically and continuously discovers and mitigates privileged identity risks while Illusive Shadow™ protects against identity risks that can't be readily remediated. Despite the deployment of privileged account management (PAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and other identity and access management (IAM) solutions, research from Illusive reveals that exploitable identity risks are present on 1 in 6 enterprise endpoints.
Carlos Ferro joins Illusive as VP of Sales - EMEA and APAC, to guide and grow Illusive's presence in Europe. Carlos has more than 20 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, establishing operations, and achieving business objectives in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. Prior to joining Illusive, Carlos served as VP of Sales at Thycotic, where he set operations in EMEA and APAC. Carlos has also held leadership positions in Symantec, Altiris, and Novell.
Kristen Twining joins Illusive as VP of Sales - Americas, where she will develop, grow, and lead Illusive's presence in North America. Kristen has more than 16 years of demonstrable sales experience. Prior to Illusive, Kristen was VP of Business Development at FireMon, where she achieved double-digit demand and ARR growth. Previously, Kristen served as VP of North America Inside Sales for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
"Kristen and Carlos are both extremely passionate about leadership and are eager to accelerate our growth and to inspire their teams to thrive in this rapidly growing market," said Israeli. "Identity is the number one attack vector, and both Carlos and Kristen are motivated by a true desire to help our customers find and fix their vulnerable identities."
Sarit Kozokin joins Illusive as VP of Product Management, where she leads Illusive's product team with a specialization in product strategy, development, operations and launch. Sarit has more than 20 years of technology experience with a focus on software development, SaaS, and cybersecurity. Prior to Illusive, Sarit was Head of Product at Cyberint, Director of Product Strategy at Checkmarx, and Portfolio and Business Operations Manager, Product Management at IBM.
Meny Duek joins Illusive as VP of Research and Development, where he is responsible for driving excellence in technology. Meny has more than a decade of experience managing global organizations and large-scale engineering teams. Prior to Illusive, Meny was VP of Engineering in the Cloud Service division of Salesforce, where he managed a team of 150 engineers.
"Meny and Sarit are the perfect fit for Illusive because they have a proven track record of innovation in product development," said Israeli, "Illusive has a long history of industry accolades for our innovative solutions, but what is really exciting is how many new features and services we will continue to roll out to our customers. Illusive is in the business of discovery, but you haven't seen anything yet!"
Learn More about Illusive Spotlight™
lllusive continuously discovers and automatically remediates privileged identity risks that are exploited in all ransomware and other cyberattacks. Despite best-practice investments to protect identities, including deployment of PAM and MFA, 1 in 6 enterprise endpoints holds exploitable identity risks.
Illusive makes it easy for security teams to get visibility into the vulnerable identities sprawled across an organization's endpoints and servers, then eliminate them or deploy deception-based detection techniques as a compensating control to stop attackers. Illusive has participated in over 140 red team exercises and has never lost one!
Founded by nation state attackers, Illusive's technology is trusted by large global financial companies, retailers, services organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.
For more information, visit www.illusive.com, contact us at info@illusive.com or follow on LinkedIn, @illusivenw on Twitter and Facebook.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Most Americans know Haas as the worst team in Formula One, its drop to the back of the grid playing out over four seasons that happened to be captured on Netflix programming.
But that was before the debut of this year’s new car, a makeover forced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a super fast engine from Ferrari. Now Haas is turning heads and scoring points, and hopes to convince the audience at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix that it is America’s team.
“We absolutely are America’s team. We’ve got the American license, there is not many companies more American than Haas Automation and Gene Haas,” said Guenther Steiner, the team principal of Haas F1 and resident of Mooresville, North Carolina — the heart of NASCAR country.
Steiner found himself amidst the stock cars and oval tracks when Haas, the California businessman and founder of a machine building company, decided he wanted to take Haas Automation global. He’d already reached the top of NASCAR when he brought in Tony Stewart as co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and won a Cup Series title, and Haas figured placing the Haas Automation logos on F1 cars as they raced all across the globe would broaden the brand.
The business strategy has been a winner for Haas’ machine company. The racing, however, has been daunting since he purchased the assets of the collapsed Marussia F1 team.
Haas’ debut was delayed a year from 2015 to 2016, and what started as a mid-pack organization gradually faded out of contention. When the pandemic hit ahead of the 2020 season opener, Steiner and Haas made a decision among the uncertainty to pause spending.
Their plan was to wait out the 2022 regulations and development of a new car. Then Haas dumped veteran drivers Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen and replaced them with a pair of rookies who didn’t stand a chance last season in a car not capable of competing.
Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin didn’t score a single point combined, the rookies didn’t get along and Mazepin was widely criticized for even being in the seat; his father’s Russian fertilizer company, Uralkali, was Haas’ primary sponsor.
“It was very difficult and Gene told me after a few races, four or five, he said, ‘Guenther, you told me we’d be bad, but actually it’s really bad,’” Steiner recalled. “And I said, ‘I knew this was coming and we’re only a quarter of the way through the season and there’s a lot more disappointments to come.’
“But it’s very tough, tough for everybody. The least affected was probably the drivers because they were rookies, and for them, being in Formula One was already a plus. But for the rest of the team? Being last is a lot more work than being first. It’s unbelievable.”
The belief was always that the 2022 regulations would help Haas improve. But Haas is also a Ferrari customer and Ferrari was on target to be a much better team — Charles LeClerc is the current championship leader — and its engines would give Haas a dramatic boost.
The plan seemed to have worked when the cars hit the track for preseason testing. Haas was fast.
And then everything unraveled when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Gene Haas could not keep Uralkali on his cars — Dimitri Mazepin is an associate of President Vladimir Putin — and the logos were stripped off. After a week of uncertainty, Haas cut ties with both Mazepin and his father’s company.
It should have been a disaster. It instead has been the surprise of the season.
Steiner called Magnussen, who had vowed to never return to F1 as he raced in the United States last year, and offered him his job back.
Magnussen was on vacation in Miami when he took the call, which last only a couple minutes. Now he’s out of sports cars — he drove for Chip Ganassi in IMSA last season — and back where he wanted to be. The Danish driver was a jaw-dropping fifth in the season opener and has scored 15 points so far this season. Schumacher, the son of F1 great Michael Schumacher, has yet to score points but has a veteran alongside him to help.
Schumacher said it wasn’t difficult knowing he’d likely be last every race last season and it helped him grow.
“I was still excited racing, my first year, and it’s a matter of thinking long-term. The tough days are the ones where your character gets shaped and as a driver you can really try and make a difference,” Schumacher said.
Three months after Steiner interrupted his vacation, Magnussen has settled back into F1. He wants to help Haas show that it can be America’s team, and they race Sunday for the team owner, who said Wednesday his mother, Margaret, had died.
“She loved NASCAR and, especially, Stewart-Haas Racing, and since Haas F1’s team’s debut, she became a Formula One fan, too,” Haas said in a statement. “We compete in her honor and are forever guided by her principle and spirit.”
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Stranded driver shot and killed firefighter trying to help, police say
HARRISON COUNTY, Ind. (Gray News) – A firefighter was killed when he stopped to assist a driver on the side of the road who appeared to need help, police said.
“Nothing makes sense that anyone could be murdered while stopping and rendering aid,” the Harrison Township Fire Department said on Facebook.
According to Indiana State Police, Justin Moore pulled over his Ford Escape to the side of the highway after apparently running out of gas.
Investigators say Moore asked a local resident for help before going back to his vehicle that was partially parked in the road.
Reserve Officer Zachary Holly arrived to help Moore. Jacob McClanahan, a firefighter who was driving in the area, also stopped to assist.
According to police, Moore had a small knife that Holly asked him to put back in the car. As he did, investigators say Moore quickly turned around with a shotgun and fired at the officer.
Holly returned fire, and Moore fired the shotgun again, hitting McClanahan with a bullet before being shot by Holly.
Both McClanahan and Moore were killed in the gunfire.
Investigators say it is unclear why Moore opened fire.
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Philanthropist and style authority Rachel Roy joins lineup of the day-long Recharge Summit, dedicated to celebrating the year of "The Comeback" of moms to the workforce
NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022 is the year of the comeback for working moms. Following the unprecedented exit of 1.1 million women from the labor force over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, talent marketplace and mother's advocacy organization The Mom Project is hosting a special, day-long virtual event in support of getting moms back to work.
Taking place on "Mother's Monday" (May 9, 2022), a nationwide celebration about redefining motherhood and work celebrated the day after Mother's Day, the 2022 ReCharge Summit is a fully interactive experience, designed to inspire mothers who are looking for employers of choice, and connect world-class companies with incredible, diverse talent who can take their business to the next level.
Headlining the Summit is philanthropist and style authority Rachel Roy, founder and creative director of her eponymous brand and Kindness Is Always Fashionable, a platform to help women artisans around the world create sustainable income for their families and communities. Her keynote address, "ReCharging Your Dreams Fearlessly Over 40," will draw on her longtime advocacy of individuals using their voice and designing the life they want to live.
"I'm thrilled to be delivering the keynote speech at this year's ReCharge Summit, particularly at this critical juncture for women and working mothers," says Roy. "Mothers are the cornerstone of their families, communities, and in the workplace. I hope to encourage mothers to stand up, speak up, and fearlessly pursue their dreams, even in the face of incredible challenges. I know that The Mom Project is driven by this same ethos."
In addition to Roy, attendees will hear from mothers moving their careers forward, panel discussions on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and hear from leaders at The Mom Project, including Founder and CEO Allison Robinson.
"The Mom Project's mission feels more timely and meaningful than ever," says Robinson. "Though the backslide in women's employment over the past two years has been stark, I'm incredibly hopeful and motivated to take action on behalf of mothers. This year's ReCharge Summit is an opportunity to both celebrate moms and provide them with the resources, education, and connections they need to fire up their careers and unlock their fullest potential. With her entrepreneurial background and longtime advocacy on behalf of women, Rachel Roy is a natural fit to deliver an inspiring opening keynote."
The ReCharge Summit takes place on Monday, May 9, 2022. More information about the event can be found on the official website.
About The Mom Project
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NILES, Ill., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world mourns the loss of the longest reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, one company is paying homage in a truly unique way.
Located in Niles, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, The Bradford Exchange, a global leader in marketing and eCommerce for nearly 50 years, has a long-standing relationship with the Royal Family and Queen Elizabeth II through their art-based product offerings. They also keep a very special piece of royal history on the premises of their Chicagoland offices.
In the late 1970s, company founder Rod MacArthur purchased a 1957 Rolls Royce at auction. While this instantly recognizable brand is renowned as the highest standard of British motorcar luxury and is used by many heads of state and world leaders, the Rolls Royce that MacArthur bought has its own fascinating story.
It was built for the Queen Mother (the late King George VI's wife, and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II) and used first during the Royal Tour of Rhodesia in 1957. At the time, Queen Elizabeth II was 31 years old and just five years into her reign as the new Queen, so her Mother took the trip on her behalf. The same exact car was later used by the Royal Family and Queen Elizabeth II in the United Kingdom.
Because this Rolls Royce is such an incredible piece of history, the company rolled it out of storage soon after the announcement of the Queen's passing was issued by Royal Communications. It was bittersweet for their owner-employees and it gave them an opportunity to remember Her Majesty in a special way. Most certainly, Queen Elizabeth II's extraordinary life, her devout service to her nation and people, and the mark she left on the world will not be soon forgotten.
Bernard Frazer, President of The Bradford Exchange Worldwide said, "We are deeply saddened over the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. Our hearts go out to the Royal Family, the people of the UK and those who mourn the Queen all over the world. In our own small way, we wanted to pay tribute to this magnificent lady. Owning a piece of royal history, we displayed the Rolls Royce and laid within a wreath of white lilies and Lilies of the Valley – Elizabeth's favorite flower - to honor her life and legacy."
In addition, to honor the Queen's duty and devotion through the years, The Bradford Exchange has contributed £50,000 to the Royal Foundation. The Royal Foundation is the charity administered by the Prince and Princess of Wales that has focused its philanthropic efforts on conservation, children's early years, the elderly, mental health and emergencies.
ABOUT THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE: The Bradford Exchange is the market leader in affinity-based art and design, advertising and fulfilling a variety of unique product forms direct to the consumer. Since 1973, the company has been partnering with some of the world's most acclaimed artists, popular licenses and manufactures creating original, innovative, exclusive collectibles, home decor, jewelry and beyond. A trusted resource for passion based artistic designs that bring joy and value to its customers.
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Which Bissell vacuums are best?
Clean floors make your house feel more like home. Vacuums are an essential tool for those wanting spotless floors, but some don’t clean your carpet on the first go.
Bissell is known for producing high-quality vacuums in a variety of styles. If you’re thinking of buying a Bissell vacuum, it’s important to become familiarized with what the company has to offer in order to make your shopping experience as smooth as possible.
What to know before you buy a Bissell vacuum
Bagged vs. bagless Bissell vacuum
One of the most important considerations when choosing a vacuum is whether you want a bagged or bagless one. Bagless vacuums save you money in the long run, as they don’t have disposable containers that must be replaced. Still, most bagless vacuums have filters you must change periodically.
Bagged vacuums are easier to empty than bagless ones — those without bags tend to release dust particles into the air as you dump them. Still, bagless vacuums usually hold more dust and need to be dumped less often.
Types of Bissell vacuums
- Stick vacuum: These are ideal for people with compact homes or apartments. They are light and easier to move than most vacuums — many are even cordless. Stick vacuums usually have to be emptied more often than other vacuums.
- Canister vacuum: These are similar to stick vacuums but have a canister you pull behind you as you clean. Canister vacuums are ideal for upholstery and hardwood floors. They’re more powerful than stick vacuums but harder to maneuver.
- Upright vacuum: These are the most common and versatile. They’re often relatively affordable and effective but noisy. Upright vacuums are ideal for carpeted floors.
- Robot vacuum: Robot vacuums are convenient, as they do most of the work for you. Still, their suction power isn’t as good as other vacuums, and many have to be emptied often.
Bissell vacuums for pet owners
Many Bissell vacuums are designed with features ideal for pet owners. Some include accessories made for brushing furniture and removing pet hair from it. Those with various bristles and brush rolls are excellent at removing pet hair from carpets.
Additionally, Bissell’s Pet Foundation uses some of the proceeds from every purchase to help pets find homes.
What to look for in a quality Bissell vacuum
Multisurface cleaning
Some vacuums are better used on certain surfaces, but many are designed for both carpets and hard floors. Choosing a vacuum with multisurface cleaning abilities prevents you from switching to a broom and dust pan when cleaning your kitchen floors.
Long-lasting design
Vacuums aren’t the type of thing you want to replace annually. Most Bissell vacuums are built to last many years before needing to be replaced. Still, reviewing the vacuum’s warranty can be helpful if you aren’t sure how long the manufacturer believes it will last. Those with three- and five-year warranties tend to last longer than those with shorter ones.
Bissell vacuum accessories
Accessories are ideal for cleaning tough-to-reach spaces and various surfaces. Bissell vacuums often include fewer accessories than others, but a few are worth considering.
- Brush attachment: These are ideal for car seats and compact spaces. They are lightweight and usually attach to the end of the cleaning wand.
- Mop attachment: These let you clean hard floors. They save space by eliminating the need to keep a mop on hand.
- Crevice attachment: These have an angled design that lets you clean corners and tight spaces.
Bissell vacuum power
Buying a powerful vacuum ensures you’ll clean your floors in a single pass. Many Bissell vacuums have around 9 amperes of power, although some are as high as 12. Stick and robot vacuums tend to be the least powerful, while canister and upright vacuums offer more.
Bissell vacuum FAQ
Why are Bissell vacuums so cheap?
A. Many of the pieces in them are plastic. This keeps them affordable and light, although it may affect their durability.
Do Bissell robot vacuums fall down stairs?
A. They have a cliff-detection feature that prevents them from falling down stairs and other ledges.
Which vacuums produce the least noise?
A. Canister vacuums produce less noise than upright vacuums. Still, if you’re looking for the quietest one you can buy, it may be best to choose a stick vacuum.
Best Bissell vacuums
Bissell CleanView Swivel Upright Bagless Vacuum
Although the brush gets clogged with pet hair quickly, it’s excellent at cleaning it from your floors. The swivel-steering feature makes this vacuum easier to maneuver than most. The canister is easy to empty, and it includes numerous accessories. Sold by Amazon
Bissell CleanView Bagless Vacuum
This is affordable, lightweight and ideal for various types of surfaces. It features a large dirt canister that’s easy to empty. The brush effectively picks up dirt, debris and pet hair. Sold by Amazon
Bissell SpinWave Robot Two-in-One Mop and Vacuum
It’s versatile, convenient and ideal for multiple types of surfaces. Some reviewers said the vacuum didn’t effectively connect to the dock. Still, it’s convenient when connected to your phone and practical if the dock is in a good spot. Sold by Amazon
Some customers said this vacuum was heavy and difficult to maneuver. Still, it effectively cleans pet hair, and its brush prevents hair from getting tangled. It has 8.5 amps of power and an 8-foot hose. Sold by Amazon
It’s affordable and lightweight. It comes with or without a bag and is available in three colors: green, maroon and purple. Many said this did an excellent job cleaning hardwood floors, despite numerous complaints about the attachments falling off while in use. Sold by Amazon
Bissell CrossWave Floor and Area Rug Cleaner
This can switch between vacuum and mop abilities. It is simple to use and works on various surfaces. Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
Bissell Featherweight Stick Lightweight Bagless Vacuum
It’s lightweight and easy to maneuver, and it includes a crevice tool that is ideal for corners and tight spaces. It is affordable and comes in four colors: lime, blue, black and purple. Sold by Amazon
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Strawberries and spinach continue to top the annual list of the "Dirty Dozen" fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by three greens -- kale, collard and mustard -- nectarines, apples, grapes, and bell and hot peppers, according to the Environmental Working Group's 2022 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.
Cherries came in eighth this year on the list of the 12 most contaminated foods, with peaches, pears, celery and tomatoes rounding out the list.
But don't stop eating these foods, which are full of the vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants needed to battle chronic disease, experts say.
"If the things you love to eat are on the 'Dirty Dozen' list, we recommend buying organic versions when you can," said Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist at the EWG with expertise in toxic chemicals and pesticides.
"Several peer-reviewed studies and clinical trials have looked at what happens when people switch to a fully organic diet," she said. "Concentrations and measurements of pesticides decrease very rapidly."
Consumers can also consult EWG's "Clean Fifteen" -- a list of produce with the least amount of pesticides. Nearly 70% of the fruits and veggies on the list had no detectable pesticide residues, while just under 5% had residues of two or more pesticides, the report said.
Avocados had the lowest levels of pesticides among the 46 foods tested, followed by sweet corn, pineapple, onions and papaya.
Multiple pesticides
Issued yearly since 2004, the EWG report uses US Department of Agriculture test data to rank 46 foods that are the most and least contaminated with pesticide residues. The USDA staffers prepare the food as consumers would -- washing, peeling or scrubbing -- before testing each item.
The USDA does not sample all 46 foods each year, so EWG pulls results from the most recent testing period. Strawberries, for example, have not been tested by the USDA since 2016, Temkin said,
Many samples of the 46 fruits and vegetables included in the report tested positive for multiple pesticides, including insecticides and fungicides. Over 90% of "strawberries, apples, cherries, spinach, nectarines and grapes tested positive for residues of two or more pesticides," the report said.
Testing found the highest level of multiple pesticides -- 103 -- on samples of the heart-healthy trio of kale, collards and mustard greens, followed by 101 different pesticides on hot and bell peppers. In general, "spinach samples had 1.8 times as much pesticide residue by weight as any other crop tested," the report said.
Being exposed to multiple pesticides, even at low levels, is "supra-additive," with each pesticide having more of a health impact than it might in isolation, said Dr. Leonardo Trasande, chief of environmental pediatrics at NYU Langone, who was not involved in the report.
Health risks of pesticides
Health dangers from pesticides depend on the type, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. Pesticides can impact the nervous system, irritate the eyes and skin, interfere with the hormonal systems of the body, or cause cancer, the EPA said.
The pesticide DCPA, classified by the EPA as a possible human carcinogen and banned in 2009 by the European Union, was frequently detected on collards, mustard greens and kale, the EWG report said.
Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide often used on nut and fruit trees and row crops such as broccoli and cauliflower, was banned by the EPA in February 2022 after a 15-year effort by environmental groups.
Chlorpyrifos contains an enzyme "which leads to neurotoxicity, and has also been associated with potential neurodevelopmental effects in children," the EPA said.
Babies and children are especially vulnerable to pesticides, experts say, because of the damage the chemicals can cause to the developing brain. A 2020 study found an increase in IQ loss and intellectual disability in children due to exposure to organophosphates, a common class of pesticides.
A large number of pesticides also affect the endocrine system in developing fetuses, which can interfere with developmental growth, reproduction and metabolism.
"Even a brief exposure to pesticides which alter endocrine function can cause permanent effects if the exposure occurs during critical windows of reproductive development," according to the EPA.
Industry complaints
The agricultural industry has long complained about the release of the "Dirty Dozen," saying EWG "willfully" misrepresents USDA data in the report.
"To put it simply, EWG's attempt to twist the data to create bias ... results in growing consumer fear of fruits and vegetables," said Chris Novak, president and CEO of CropLife America, a national trade association that represents the manufacturers, formulators and distributors of pesticides.
"A study found that specifically naming the "Dirty Dozen" resulted in shoppers being less likely to buy ANY vegetables and fruit, not just those named on their list," Novak said via email.
In response, EWG said the study in question, which was funded by another industry association, the Alliance for Food and Farming, presents an entirely different reality than what Novak describes.
"The study actually shows that just over half of people surveyed said the 'Dirty Dozen' list made them more likely to buy fruits and vegetables," Temkin said. "Only about 1 in 6 said our report would make them less likely to buy produce."
Steps consumers can take
Besides eating organic, there are a number of actions consumers can take to reduce exposure to pesticides -- and many other toxins such as heavy metals -- that can be found in produce.
Rinse all produce before serving. Don't use soap, detergent or commercial produce wash -- water is the best choice, experts say.
"Soap and household detergents can be absorbed by fruits and vegetables, despite thorough rinsing, and can make you sick. Also, the safety of the residues of commercial produce washes is not known and their effectiveness has not been tested," the US Food and Drug Administration stated.
Choose local. Buying food that is purchased directly from a local farmer can reduce the risk of pesticide exposure, experts say.
Buy in season. Prices drop when fruits and vegetables are in season and plentiful. That's a good time to purchase organic foods in bulk, then freeze or can them for future use, experts suggest.
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Police: Toddler dies of heat exhaustion after left in hot car at day care
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - Police are investigating the death of a child who was left in a hot car Thursday afternoon.
WMC reports the Memphis Police Department was called to a day care where a toddler was left in a vehicle.
Authorities said the child was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but later died.
Memphis police report their preliminary investigation points to the toddler dying of heat exhaustion.
Temperatures reached a near-record high of 91 in Memphis on Thursday. With temperatures that high in the area, the internal temperature in a car can reportedly reach more than 130 degrees.
A person was detained by police, but authorities did not immediately report if any charges were being filed.
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Sarasota to see road closures Monday due to Memorial Day parade
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022, beginning at 10 a.m. on Main Street and Osprey Avenue in Sarasota. There will be several tow-away zones and street closure notices that will be in place between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on that day:
- Gulfstream Avenue closed from Cocoanut Avenue to McAnsh Square
- Main Street closed from U.S. 301 to Gulfstream Avenue
- Links Avenue closed from 1st Street to Ringling Boulevard
- Osprey Avenue closed from 2nd Street to Ringling Boulevard
Vehicles not removed will be towed at the owner’s expense. For information on towed vehicles, contact Upman’s Towing at 941-365-7084.
The Memorial Day Parade will be Monday, May 30th @ 10am. Road closures will be 9a-12p
— Sarasota Police Department (@SarasotaPD) May 26, 2022
➡️Gulfstream closed Cocoanut Ave to McAnsh Sq
➡️Main St closed 301 to Gulfstream
➡️Links closed 1st St to Ringling
➡️Osprey closed 2nd St to Ringling
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Former Purdue, Charlotte, USF coach Lee Rose dies at 85
By STEVE REED
AP Sports Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lee Rose, who led Purdue and Charlotte to the men’s Final Four, has died. He was 85. UNC Charlotte said he died Tuesday in Charlotte. The school did not provide a cause of death. Rose led the 49ers to 1976 NIT championship game and to the school’s only Final Four in 1977. Rose was 72-18 in three years with Charlotte before leaving to take over at Purdue. He spent just two seasons with the Boilermakers and had a 50-18 record. He took Purdue to the Final Four in 1979. He spent the next six years at South Florida amassing a 106-69 record before becoming an assistant coach in the NBA.
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Ancelotti negative for COVID-19, travels for Chelsea game
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has tested negative for the coronavirus and will fly to London to be with the team for the Champions League match against Chelsea. Ancelotti contracted COVID-19 last week and did not travel to England with the rest of the Madrid squad on Tuesday ahead of the first leg of the quarterfinals. He missed his team’s 2-1 win over Celta Vigo in the Spanish league on Saturday. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said his team would gain a slight advantage if Ancelotti missed the game but wanted the Italian coach alongside him on the touchline.
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VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) – Gabby Petito’s family continues to seek answers from the parents of Brian Laundrie, and if they have their way, they’ll finally hear from them in a court of law.
The lawsuit against Chris and Roberta Laundrie claims they were aware their son had murdered Petito.
After a nationwide search, Petito’s body was found Sept. 19 at a campground near Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming. A coroner determined the cause of death was “blunt-force injuries to the head and neck, with manual strangulation.”
Brian Laundrie went missing during the search for Petito, and his partial remains were found on Oct. 20 in a Florida nature preserve.
The Petito family’s lawsuit now has an initial witness list, which includes Chris and Roberta Laundrie, law enforcement officers and others connected to the case. The initial witness list is routine, procedural, and far from a definitive list of names that would testify should the lawsuit reach a jury trial, but it does offer a glimpse into the strategy behind the lawsuit.
Plaintiff’s initial witness list
- Joseph Petito (Gabby Petito’s father)
- Nichole Schmidt (Gabby Petito’s mother)
- Tara Petito (Gabby Petito’s stepmother)
- James Schmidt (Gabby Petito’s stepfather)
- Christopher Laundrie (Brian Laundrie’s father)
- Roberta Laundrie (Brian Laundrie’s mother)
- Representatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (Names not specified)
- Representatives of the North Port Police Department (Names not specified)
“It’s a wish list,” Laundrie attorney Steven Bertolino said. “I’m sure [Petito and Schmidt attorney Pat Reilly] put every party on that list that [he] believes he needs testimony from to prove his case.”
The lawsuit filed earlier this year by Petito’s parents includes several significant allegations including claims that the Laundries sought to help their son flee the country and blocked communication with Petito’s family.
The Laundries, through their attorneys, have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming the allegations are “baseless.” The motion states “there are no more facts that could emerge that would bolster the plaintiff’s claim.”
Bertolino maintains his clients were following his legal guidance and exercising their constitutional right to remain silent while Petito was missing in September. In the motion to dismiss, they argue silence “is what most people would and should do” in a situation such as Petito’s disappearance.
Petito and Schmidt attorney Pat Reilly previously told WFLA that the argument for the lawsuit’s dismissal is “outrageous and ridiculous.”
Arguments for the motion to dismiss are scheduled to be heard in Sarasota County Circuit Court on Wednesday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. in what will be the first court hearing in the Petito case. A ruling on the dismissal attempt is expected by mid-to-late summer.
Barring dismissal, a trial by jury has been set for the week of Aug. 14, 2023, at the South County Courthouse in Sarasota County, Florida.
Nichole Schmidt, Petito’s mother, has also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Laundrie’s estate, accusing him of performing “intentional acts” that led to Petito’s death.
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Showcases Innovative Technologies and Services to Drive Personalization, Precision, and Connectivity Along the Radiotherapy Treatment Pathway
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, will be showcasing its comprehensive cancer care portfolio at the 2022 annual meeting of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), starting tomorrow in Copenhagen, Denmark. The combined company's exhibit will highlight technologies that span the entire cancer care continuum, from screening and prevention, through diagnosis, therapy, and survivorship. In addition to driving speed and precision, these solutions seek to streamline workflows and empower cancer care teams to improve their clinical and operational performance and meet unique and evolving patient needs.
One such solution, Ethos® adaptive therapy, will be highlighted in a special "Meet the Experts" area, where experienced radiation therapists and physicists will talk about their experiences implementing adaptive radiotherapy programs using Ethos. Ethos is powered by artificial intelligence for the efficient delivery of personalized treatments that adapt to daily changes in a patient's anatomy during radiotherapy treatment for cancer.
"Since it was introduced in 2019, over 130 Ethos therapy systems are either in use or slated to be installed around the world, and some 24,000 adaptive therapy treatment sessions have been completed for the benefit of cancer patients," says Chris Toth, chief executive officer at Varian. "Our support of more than 25 clinical studies on Ethos adaptive radiotherapy reflects our commitment to investing in clinical research that we are optimistic will show improved outcomes for patients."
Additional innovative solutions from Varian and Siemens Healthineers that will be showcased at ESTRO, include:
- ARIA® oncology information system, which has been reimagined as a comprehensive cancer care management tool. The newest iteration of ARIA seeks to unify multiple cancer care modalities—including systemic as well as radiation therapy—within one database in order to better connect technology, teams, and workflows, putting the focus on end-to-end cancer care across disciplines while delivering far greater insights than ever before.
- TrueBeam® 3.0 radiotherapy system,* which builds on the current TrueBeam platform and provides enhancements to imaging, workflow, and cybersecurity.
- SOMATOM go.Open Pro and MAGNETOM Sola RT Pro edition, which are CT and MR systems for multi-modal imaging in radiation oncology.
- RT Image Suite software featuring AI-based functionalities across different applications.
- Eclipse™ treatment planning, for the fast creation of optimized radiotherapy treatment plans customized for each patient's unique needs.
- ProBeam® 360® proton therapy, offering best-in-class imaging and high-definition pencil beam scanning to see, adapt, and deliver dose precisely on target.
- BRAVOS® and GammaMedplus™ iX brachytherapy afterloaders, plus a wide range of applicators and brachytherapy treatment planning software tools that enable clinicians to offer this internal form of radiation therapy with speed and precision.
- The FlashEffects™ program, which is the latest development in Varian's Flash** therapy initiative, encompassing advances in pre-clinical science and a growing portfolio of products to enable pre-clinical Flash research in protons, electrons, and treatment planning.
Varian will also host "Defining the Paradigm in Adaptive Radiotherapy," a lunch symposium that will take place on Sunday, May 8, with clinical expert presenters from Amsterdam University Medical Center, UC San Diego Health, and Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK.
When: ESTRO 38 is May 6 – May 10. Exhibition is open from 9:30am – 5pm, May 7-9.
Where: Hall E, Booth #200, Bella Center Copenhagen, Denmark
*TrueBeam 3.0 is CE marked, but is 510(k) pending in the United States.
**Flash therapy is under development and not available for commercial sale.
Products referenced in this release are not available for sale in all markets.
About Varian
At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, we envision a world without fear of cancer. For more than 70 years, we have developed, built, and delivered innovative cancer care technologies and solutions for our clinical partners around the globe to help them treat millions of patients each year. We are working to harness advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics to enhance cancer treatment and expand access to care. Our 11,000 employees across 70 locations keep the patient and our clinical partners at the center of our thinking as we power new victories in cancer care. Because, for cancer patients everywhere, their fight is our fight. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com and follow @VarianMedSys on Twitter.
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The 21-year-old accused of opening fire at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 117 criminal charges, including 21 counts of first-degree murder, court officials said.
The gunman, Robert E. Crimo III, also was arraigned on 48 counts of attempted first-degree murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery, one for each victim who was struck by a bullet, bullet fragment or shrapnel, Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said.
If he is convicted of murdering any two people, he will face natural life in prison without the possibility of parole, Rinehart said. If the allegation of great bodily harm is proven, those 48 charges would also carry a sentence of up to natural life, Rinehart said. In addition, 48 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm were also charged, which carry a sentence of 6 to 30 years, served at 85 percent under Illinois law.
The court hearing came a month after Crimo allegedly climbed onto a rooftop in the Chicago suburb and opened fire on unsuspecting paradegoers, killing seven people.
He has been held without bail since being arrested during a traffic stop hours after the shooting. Crimo voluntarily admitted to authorities he fired two 30-round magazines before loading his weapon with a third and firing again, Lake County Assistant State's Attorney Ben Dillon said last month in a virtual bail hearing.
Public defenders for Crimo did not request a trial. "We certainly want them to have time to look at the evidence," Rinehart said. Crimo's next court date will be November 1.
Following the hearing, George Gomez, attorney for Crimo's mother, Denise Pesina, and father, Robert Crimo Jr., said Pesina had spoken to her son over the phone prior to the hearing. When asked why the parents were in attendance at Wednesday's hearing, Gomez said, "They wanted to show their support for their son."
"Obviously, at the end of the day Bobby Crimo III is still the son of my clients. They're supportive of, as much as possible, of what is occurring," Gomez said. "Obviously they're still devastated by what had occurred on July 4. However, you know, it is their son and they're trying to support Bobby Crimo III as much as possible."
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FSP201 delivers superior orientation and heading accuracy, providing high quality, low cost, sensor-agnostic solution for robotics, 3D audio, metaverse hardware & general 6-axis motion applications
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity, smart sensing technologies, and integrated IP solutions, today announced that it has expanded its family of sensor fusion products with the introduction of the FSP201, a high-performance and low-power sensor hub MCU that delivers precise, accurate sensor fusion for motion tracking, heading and orientation detection. The FSP201 is ideal for consumer robotics and other emerging smart devices employing sensor fusion technologies, including XR glasses, 3D audio headsets and the wide range of 6-axis motion use cases across IoT and the metaverse.
The FSP201 combines CEVA's award-winning proprietary MotionEngine™ sensor processing software - that has powered more than 250 million devices to date - into a low-power 32-bit Arm Cortex M23 MCU and offers a high performance, high quality and low-cost solution optimized for consumer applications. The FSP201 provides manufacturers the flexibility to choose from a pre-qualified list of external 6-axis IMU sensors (accelerometer plus gyroscope) - from different sensor suppliers - to ensure supply chain flexibility, and provide the performance and features required for motion tracking, heading and orientation detection, including:
- Correction Smoothing: Corrects orientation drift slowly and transparently to the user for head and body tracking to maintain an immersive XR or 3D audio experience;
- Auto-Centering: Dynamically recenters the soundstage in 3D audio applications based on a user's gaze to maintain immersion in dynamic conditions and eliminate drift;
- Tilt Independent Heading: Allows for proper heading output even when a robot's driving surface is uneven, enabling rapid adjustment to obstacles or changes in flooring types;
- Inclination Detection: Provides full 3DOF robot orientation allowing detection of surface and device issues that could cause the robot to become stuck or damaged;
- Dynamic Calibration: Proprietary algorithms monitor changes in sensor performance and temperature during live operation to deliver the highest performance; and
- Sensor Independence: Several low-cost MEMS sensors from leading suppliers are pre-qualified and have drivers pre-integrated to accelerate development and ensure supply chain flexibility.
The FSP201 fits simply into any design and uses I2C and UART industry interfaces for chip connectivity. It can be placed directly on the target product's main circuit board or designed into a separate module, providing manufacturers with ultimate flexibility. The turn-key sensor hub MCU benefits developers and integrators through faster time-to-market, reductions in development time, reduced BOM cost, and the highest precision and quality.
Crucially, the FSP201 is code-compatible with the BNO08X series of 9-axis sensor System-in-Package (SIP) products, facilitating developers to easily migrate to a 6-axis FSP201 based solution or take advantage of CEVA's sensor fusion technologies in new product lines that do not require 9-axis sensor fusion.
Due to supply chain constraints and component shortages, many MCU and IMU sensor devices continue to experience long wait times. CEVA has secured supply of the FSP201 MCU and IMU sensors to enable fast time-to-market, which makes FSP201 an ideal solution for near- and long-term production requirements.
"We are pleased to expand our portfolio of silicon products for high performance, cost sensitive sensor fusion applications with the addition of the FSP201 MCU," said Chad Lucien, Vice President and General Manager of the Sensors and Audio Business Unit at CEVA. "High precision motion tracking, heading and orientation are key features of today's consumer robots and entertainment devices, and are central to emerging metaverse and IoT applications and services. FSP201 ensures developers can rapidly develop products that leverage our industry-leading sensor processing technologies with components that are readily available in 2022."
The FSP201 is available for immediate sampling along with documentation and evaluation tools via our designated distributors. For more information, please visit https://www.ceva-dsp.com/product/hillcrest-labs-chips-and-modules/.
About CEVA, Inc.
CEVA is the leading licensor of wireless connectivity, smart sensing technologies, and integrated IP solutions for a smarter, safer, connected world. We provide Digital Signal Processors, AI engines, wireless platforms, cryptography cores and complementary software for sensor fusion, image enhancement, computer vision, voice input and artificial intelligence. These technologies are offered in combination with our Intrinsix IP integration services, helping our customers address their most complex and time-critical integrated circuit design projects. Leveraging our technologies and chip design skills, many of the world's leading semiconductors, system companies and OEMs create power-efficient, intelligent, secure and connected devices for a range of end markets, including mobile, consumer, automotive, robotics, industrial, aerospace & defense and IoT.
Our DSP-based solutions include platforms for 5G baseband processing in mobile, IoT and infrastructure, advanced imaging and computer vision for any camera-enabled device, audio/voice/speech and ultra-low-power always-on/sensing applications for multiple IoT markets. For sensor fusion, our Hillcrest Labs sensor processing technologies provide a broad range of sensor fusion software and inertial measurement unit ("IMU") solutions for markets including hearables, wearables, AR/VR, PC, robotics, remote controls and IoT. For wireless IoT, our platforms for Bluetooth (low energy and dual mode), Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E (802.11n/ac/ax), Ultra-wideband (UWB), NB-IoT and GNSS are the most broadly licensed connectivity platforms in the industry.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Russian Ministry of Defense is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for its ongoing fight in Ukraine, according to a newly downgraded U.S. intelligence finding.
Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said Tuesday that “the information that we have is that Russia has specifically asked for ammunition.” He said the U.S. has seen indications Russia approached North Korea, but said he had no other details, including whether money has changed hands or any shipments are in progress.
“It does demonstrate and is indicative of the situation that Russia finds itself in, in terms of its logistics and sustainment capabilities as it relates to Ukraine,” said Ryder, in the administration’s first public comments on the intelligence assessment. “We assess that things are not going well on that front for Russia.”
A U.S. official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the intelligence determination, said Monday that the fact Russia is turning to the isolated state of North Korea demonstrates that “the Russian military continues to suffer from severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due in part to export controls and sanctions.”
U.S. intelligence officials believe the Russians could look to purchase additional North Korean military equipment in the future. The intelligence finding was first reported by The New York Times.
Neither Ryder nor the U.S. official were able to say how much weaponry Russia intends to purchase from North Korea.
Asked why the information was declassified, Ryder it’s relevant to illustrate the condition of Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. And, he said, it shows ”they’re trying to reach out to international actors like Iran and North Korea that don’t have the best record when it comes to international stability.”
The Biden administration said last week that Russia has faced technical problems with Iranian-made drones acquired from Tehran in August for use in its war with Ukraine. Russia picked up Mohajer-6 and Shahed-series unmanned aerial vehicles over several days last month as part what the Biden administration says is likely part of a Russian plan to acquire hundreds of Iranian UAVs for use in Ukraine.
North Korea has sought to tighten relations with Russia as much of Europe and the West has pulled away, blaming the United States for the Ukraine crisis and decrying the West’s “hegemonic policy” as justifying military action by Russia in Ukraine to protect itself.
The North Koreans have hinted interest in sending construction workers to help rebuild Russian-occupied territories in the country’s east.
North Korea’s ambassador to Moscow recently met with envoys from two Russia-backed separatist territories in the Donbas region of Ukraine and expressed optimism about cooperation in the “field of labor migration,” citing his country’s easing pandemic border controls.
In July, North Korea became the only nation aside from Russia and Syria to recognize the independence of the territories, Donetsk and Luhansk, further aligning with Russia over the conflict in Ukraine.
The North’s arms export to Russia would be a violation of U.N. resolutions that ban the country from exporting to or importing weapons from other countries. Its possible dispatch of laborers to the Russian-held territories in Ukraine would also breach a U.N. resolution that required all member states to repatriate all North Korean workers from their soil by 2019.
There have been suspicions that China and Russia haven’t fully enforced U.N. sanctions on North Korea, complicating a U.S.-led attempt to deprive North Korea of its nuclear weapons.
The provocative move by North Korea comes as the Biden administration has become increasingly concerned about stepped-up activity by North Korea in pursuit of nuclear weapons.
North Korea has test-fired more than 30 ballistic missiles this year, including its first flights of intercontinental ballistic missiles since 2017, as leader Kim Jong Un pushes to advance his nuclear arsenal despite U.S.-led pressure and sanctions.
The U.S. has frequently downgraded and made public intelligence findings over the course of the grinding war in Ukraine to highlight plans for Russian misinformation operations or to throw attention on Moscow’s difficulties in prosecuting the war. Ukraine’s smaller military has put up a stiff resistance against the militarily superior Russian forces.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim have recently exchanged letters in which they both called for “comprehensive” and “strategic and tactical” cooperation between the countries. Moscow, for its part, has issued statements condemning the revival of large-scale military exercises between the United States and South Korea this year, which North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal.
Russia, along with China, has called for the easing of U.N. sanctions imposed on North Korea over its nuclear and missile tests. Both countries are members of the U.N. Security Council, which has approved a total of 11 rounds of sanctions on the North since 2006. In May, Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-led bid to impose new economic sanctions on North Korea over its high-profile missile tests this year.
Some experts say that Kim could likely bolster his resolve to retain his nuclear weapons because he may think the Russian attack happened because Ukraine had signed away its nuclear arsenal.
Relations between Moscow and Pyongyang go back to the 1948 foundation of North Korea, as Soviet officials installed young, ambitious nationalist Kim Il Sung, the late grandfather of Kim Jong Un, as the country’s first ruler. Since then, Soviet aid shipment had been crucial in keeping North Korea’s economy afloat for decades before the disintegration of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s.
Moscow had since established formal diplomatic relations with Seoul as part of its hopes to draw South Korean investment and allowed its Soviet-era military alliance with North Korea to expire. But after his election in 2000, Putin actively sought to restore his country’s ties with North Korea in what was seen as an effort to regain its traditional domains of influence and secure more allies to better deal with the United States.
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Associated Press writers Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul, South Korea, contributed to this report.
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(BestReviews) – Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sales event. During the 48-hour celebration, the company offers its loyal customers the deepest discounts of the year. It is overwhelmingly huge and features a wide selection of brand-name products as well as offerings from small businesses. It is also a live event, so new deals and savings opportunities are constantly evolving.
To help cover this massive sales extravaganza, we enlisted the full team at BestReviews. BestReviews is composed of field-specific experts and dozens of testers who evaluate how products perform in a real-life environment. Consumers can rest assured that the product they are choosing is not only of high quality but is also a great deal.
This respected team will be providing us with in-depth coverage throughout the full two days of Prime Day. Bookmark this page and return often to find the latest information.
When does Prime Day start?
Prime Day 2022 begins at 12:01 a.m. on July 12.
How long does Prime Day last?
Prime Day lasts for two days, which means you can shop until July 13 at 11:59 p.m.
Who can participate in Prime Day?
On Prime Day, shoppers can purchase nearly anything they need at a discount. This includes Amazon products, laptops, patio products, TVs and more. However, this celebration is a little different from other sales events. To take advantage of all the savings and other benefits offered, a shopper must first be an Amazon Prime member. If you aren’t already a member, however, that isn’t a problem. This page shows you how to sign up for Prime.
Even better, if you haven’t been an Amazon Prime member in the past 12 months, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial. During this period, you will be able to take full advantage of every benefit you get from being a member. This includes partaking in Prime Day, so you can purchase items such as a Ninja blender or a Cosari air fryer at a deep discount.
How to get the most out of Prime Day
The experts at BestReviews know how Prime Day works. The company has an online guide devoted to this event. To get the most out of Prime Day, the team has offered these quick tips:
- Fill your cart now. When you add a product to your cart (or your wish list), such as Blink video doorbell or a Fire TV, you are not buying it. You are, however, setting yourself up so you can act fast and purchase exactly what you want with just a single click.
- Use the Amazon app. Shoppers who use the Amazon app have several advantages. The biggest is that you can have the app notify you in real-time when a product goes on sale. With the app, you do not need to be constantly refreshing pages.
- Shop on both days. Prime Day is a live event. Sales come and go throughout the entire 48-hour period. If you only shop on day one, you could miss out on some of the biggest deals.
- Don’t hesitate. People from around the world are all shopping at the same time. With several thousand purchases made every minute, hesitating even a few seconds could make you too late. This is especially true with limited events such as Lightning Deals.
- Be flexible. While it is important to have a shopping list, the discounts can be so deep on Prime Day that you want to be flexible. For instance, did you know you can get the 2019 Fire 7 tablet for 53% off?
Take advantage of Alexa. If you own an Alexa product, such as an Echo Dot or an Echo Show, shopping can be as easy as saying, “Alexa, what are my deals?” As Alexa tells you your options, you can simply confirm that you want to buy something with your voice. You’ll never even have to press a button or click a mouse.
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Upscale, Fast Casual Dining Powerhouse with House-Crafted Menu Now Open in Happy Valley
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheese steaks, turkey subs and more, will debut a new location in Happy Valley at 13140 SE 172 Ave Ste 134. on September 16. Capriotti's brings the Happy Valley community its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand-pulling them every morning and other favorites like the made-from-scratch meatballs using premium, fresh ingredients.
Capriotti's is known for its wide array of sandwiches including The Bobbie, made with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo, the Capastrami, made with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade coleslaw and the cheesesteak is made with premium steak, chicken or Impossible plant-based meat and melted cheese plus hot or sweet peppers. The Happy Valley Capriotti's will offer a convenient order-ahead option, in addition to third-party delivery services. The new shop will bring 20 new jobs to the Happy Valley community.
The location will be locally owned by former construction worker, Dale Campbell and his wife Connie. For years, Dale owned a construction company in Phoenix, but decided to sell it when Connie got a new job in Portland. Left wanting to do something other than construction, Dale took the tools he learned from his past and decided to become a franchisee of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. The location will be Dale's first of three Capriotti's coming to the Portland area in the next three years, with roughly 60 new jobs set to be created across the restaurants.
"To become a franchisee of Capriotti's was a no-brainer," said Campbell. "When we lived in Phoenix for eight years, we absolutely loved the food and concept of the restaurant. My wife has even been a fan of the franchise since she was a teenager living in Delaware. I truly believe that we will offer the people of Happy Valley the best sandwiches and service that Portland Metro has to offer. Just try one and you'll be coming back like I was!"
Happy Valley Capriotti's fans can download the CAPAddicts Rewards app on iOS and Android to earn and redeem rewards and score free food. The restaurant also features online ordering. Capriotti's in Happy Valley offers catering for any event from corporate events to birthday parties with items such as party trays with cold subs, box lunches or a hot homemade meatball bar.
Capriotti's is open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday-Sunday. For additional information, visit www.capriottis.com or call the location at 503-482-5323.
About Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti's fresh ingredients, homemade subs and unique menu items have won numerous accolades including being named one of the "10 Great Places for a Surprising Sandwich" by USA Today and many "Best of" awards across the country. Capriotti's cold, grilled and vegetarian subs, cheese steaks and salads are available at more than 170 locations across the U.S. Capriotti's signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of readers across the country and reported by AOL.com. Capriotti's fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti's on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments (Allspring), a leading independent asset manager with more than US$476 billion in assets under management*, today announced that John Moninger has been appointed Head of U.S. Distribution.
John will be responsible for leading a next-generation, client-centric U.S. distribution model for Allspring. He will lead Allspring's retail sales, institutional sales, platform development, and client service and consultant relations teams. John brings decades of industry experience and joins from Eaton Vance, a part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, where he was Managing Director of Intermediary Sales since 2012. In this role, he set the strategic direction and led the day-to-day operations for Eaton Vance's Sales and Relationship Management and the Eaton Vance Advisor Institute.
Allspring's Chair and Chief Executive Officer Joe Sullivan shared, "We are thrilled to welcome John to our Executive Team to lead our U.S. Distribution organization. He brings a strong blend of highly relevant industry experience that will be instrumental as we continue to build and grow Allspring as an independent company in partnership with our clients. As an organization, we are committed to providing exceptional value for clients and delivering on our mission to elevate investing to be worth more."
John Moninger said, "I am excited and energized to join Allspring at such a unique point in the firm's evolution. I have been impressed by the strong investment platform and caliber of the people at Allspring and look forward to partnering with Joe and the team to evolve the Company together."
Earlier in his career, John held leadership roles at LPL Financial and UBS Financial Services. He currently serves as chairman of the board of the SEAL Family Foundation. He is also actively involved with the Money Management Institute as former Chair of the Board of Governors. John earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Kutztown University.
This leadership announcement follows the appointment earlier this year of Andy Sowerby to lead Allspring's international distribution efforts. Joe shared, "With John and Andy's strong leadership at the helm of our distribution efforts, I am confident we can evolve Allspring to deliver meaningful outcomes and create even stronger partnerships with our global clients."
John will work out of Allspring's Boston location and is expected to start with the firm later this year.
To learn more about Allspring, visit us at www.allspringglobal.com.
About Allspring Global Investments
Allspring Global Investments™ is an independent asset management company with more than US$476 billion in assets under management*, offices around the world, and investment teams supported by 450 investment professionals. Allspring is committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and inspiring a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes.
*As of June 30, 2022, AUM includes US$93 billion from Galliard Capital Management, an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS company.
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COLUMBIA, Md., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA) proudly announces the addition of a new award—the Judith L. Pipher Memorial Scholarship Award—to honor the memory of Dr. Judith L. Pipher. With the establishment of this new award, USRA will now routinely offer five Distinguished Undergraduate Award scholarships.
Dr. Pipher served Universities Space Research Association in various capacities, including Vice Chair of the USRA Board; USRA Region II Trustee; University of Rochester Representative to the USRA Council of Institutions (COI); Member, COI Issues and Program Committee; and Chair, USRA SOFIA Science Council.
"We are grateful for Judy's friendship, intellect, and many lasting contributions to our Association," stated Dr. Jeffrey Isaacson, President and CEO of Universities Space Research Association. "She overcame numerous hurdles in her career to make pathbreaking contributions to astronomy and remained a steadfast champion of gender equality throughout her life. We hope this Memorial Scholarship will honor Judy's memory, as well as her many contributions to science and STEM education."
Dr. Pipher was a pioneer in infrared and submillimeter astronomy, and Professor Emerita at the University of Rochester. Recognition of her significant impact include:
- Recipient of the Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award, 2002
- 2007 Inductee, National Women's Hall of Fame
- Legacy Fellow, American Astronomical Society
- Asteroid 306128 Pipher -- her namesake
- Prolific author of more than 200 scholarly articles and papers
- Recognized as the "Mother of Infrared Astronomy" by Discover Magazine.
The USRA Distinguished Undergraduate Awards Program recognizes and develops promising future scientists in space-related disciplines. USRA bestows these awards to honor outstanding undergraduate students in a variety of majors through a competitive process. These awards are granted to students who tackle challenging problems in aerospace engineering, space science research and exploration, demonstrate leadership, promote diversity in science and engineering, and are poised to make significant contributions to their fields.
Founded in 1969, under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences at the request of the U.S. Government, the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), is a nonprofit corporation chartered to advance space-related science, technology, and engineering. USRA operates scientific institutes and facilities, and conducts other major research and educational programs. USRA engages the university community and employs in-house scientific leadership, innovative research and development, and project management expertise. More information about USRA is available at www.usra.edu.
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| 2022-06-27T17:40:51Z
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PM360, the premier information resource for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device sectors, has named Erin DeRuggiero, CEO of TI Health, as one of the 2022 PM360 ELITE 100 in the Data Miners category. Now in its eighth year, the PM360 ELITE (Exceptional • Leaders • Innovators • Transformers • Entrepreneurs) represent the most influential people in the healthcare industry today.
The PM360 Award honors Erin's achievements and contribution to her organization, and the differentiated insights and analytics perspective she brings to the healthcare industry. This recognition comes only a month after being named one of twenty-eight Women of Distinction by MM+M, an annual round-up of women breaking boundaries and contributing to innovation in healthcare, analytics, marketing, and media.
"It's an honor to be recognized alongside such an inspiring group of ELITE innovators and strategic thinkers," said DeRuggiero. "Our Affiniti™ insights & analytics platform makes omnichannel personalization a reality and I'm thrilled I get to be a part of solving pressing market challenges for our customers through data and technology."
The PM360 ELITE Awards were established in 2015 to recognize individuals and teams who have made a significant impact on the life sciences and healthcare industries throughout their careers. More than 500 submissions were received, and nominees were evaluated and selected by the PM360 editorial staff based on their accomplishments; testimonials from their bosses, clients, and colleagues; and supporting evidence that reflects the impact of their efforts. A total of 100 winners were selected across 20 categories, including Creative Directors, Data Miners, Digital Crusaders, Disrupters, Drug Researchers and Developers, Entrepreneurs, Environmental Champions, Launch Experts, Leaders of the Future, Marketing Teams, Master Educators, Mentors, Patient Advocates, Philanthropic Heroes, PR Gurus, Sales MVPs, Strategists, Talent Acquisition Leaders, Tech-know Geeks, and Transformational Leaders.
"Our industry accomplished great things during the pandemic to ensure people could be protected against COVID, treated for it, and still access all of the other medications they need, but this disruption to our world also revealed ways in which our industry could be even better," says Anna Stashower, CEO and Publisher of PM360. "Many of this year's winners sprang into action to improve areas the pandemic exposed as needing changes, including addressing health equity, social determinants of health, clinical research, patient access and affordability, and much more. That's what makes them the most influential people our industry has to offer—their ability to push the industry forward to make healthcare better for all."
The winners were profiled in PM360's May 2022 issue. You can read their profiles online at https://www.pm360online.com/the-2022-pm360-elite-100.
Additionally, the 2022 ELITE 100 will be celebrated at the annual ELITE Awards Event, which will be held at 230 FIFTH in New York City on July 13th starting at 7 PM EST. A special keynote address from Uber ELITE Winner Mikael Dolsten, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and President, Worldwide Research, Development, and Medical, Pfizer Inc., will kick-off the celebration.
Tickets for the event can be purchased at https://www.pm360online.com/elitetickets.
About TI Health
TI Health is a data driven marketing and predictive analytics company, delivering omnichannel insights and activation solutions for healthcare companies and pharmaceutical brands. TI Health's proprietary predictive analytics platform Affiniti™ uses machine learning to map content, messaging, and channel strategy preferences of HCPs for leading pharmaceutical brand marketers in the United States.
For more information about TI Health's products and services, visit http://www.tihealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn to new developments at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tihealth
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About PM360
PM360 is the premier, must-read magazine for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device industries. Published monthly, PM360 is the only journal that focuses on delivering the full spectrum of practical information necessary for product managers and pharmaceutical marketing professionals to succeed in the complex and highly regulated healthcare environment.
The journal's targeted and insightful editorial focuses on issues that directly impact critical decision making, including: Planning and implementation of cutting-edge strategies, trends, the latest technological advances, branding/marketing, advertising/promotion, patient/professional education, sales, market research, PR, and leadership. Additionally, the "360" in the title signifies the span of this critical, how-to info with personal and career insights for an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.
By providing the full circle of enriching content, PM360 is truly an indispensable tool for busy and productive marketing professionals to stay at the top of their game.
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BANGALORE, India and SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiver, a Gmail-based customer service platform, has launched its own knowledge base portal that helps companies build, host, and manage commonly asked customer queries in one centralized location. With Hiver's knowledge base, companies can offer more reliable and efficient self-service capabilities, which in turn positively impacts customer satisfaction.
In most organizations, the collective knowledge of employees about products, services, and processes is often scattered and siloed. A knowledge base helps centralize this knowledge, so that both employees and ultimately, customers can make the most of it.
Companies can make use of Hiver's knowledge base to build a repository of frequently asked questions with relevant answers. This is likely to reduce the volume of queries that support teams would have to manage, as customers would be able to look up answers to straightforward queries themselves. Companies can also build internal knowledge bases using Hiver, that can be useful in various scenarios – troubleshooting systems, onboarding new employees, understanding reimbursement policies, and more.
In addition to knowledge base, Hiver helps companies manage other critical support channels such as email and live chat. Through such multi-channel capabilities, support teams can manage and easily scale end-to-end customer communication under one platform, instead of investing in multiple tools.
Nitesh Nandy, Co-founder and CTO of Hiver, said, "The benefits of Hiver's knowledge base are two-fold. Firstly, it helps you centralize and host knowledge from across the organization - so that it can be easily accessed by both internal and external stakeholders. And the faster someone is able to find answers, the more time they can save, and even increase productivity. Secondly, we see a lot of companies use a separate tool just for creating and maintaining a knowledge base. You wouldn't need to do that with Hiver, as it offers a knowledge base portal along with other key support channels such as email and live chat - all under one roof. In fact, Hiver's knowledge base is a very important step in our vision of building a truly multi-channel customer support solution."
About Hiver
Hiver is a customer service platform built for Google Workspace. It helps organizations worldwide manage customer communication across multiple channels such as email and live chat. Hiver offers the most intuitive capabilities for teams of all sizes as it is built natively within Gmail.
Backed by venture capital firms such as K1 Capital, Kalaari Capital, Kae Capital, and AngelList, Hiver is headquartered in San Jose, California, with most of its operations based out of Bangalore, India.
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Company Increases Share Repurchase Program by $200 Million
OAKS, Pa., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC) on June 1, 2022 declared a regular semi-annual dividend of $0.40 (forty cents) per share. The cash dividend will be payable to shareholders of record on June 13, 2022, with a payment date of June 22, 2022.
The Board of Directors of SEI Investments Company also approved an increase in its stock repurchase program by an additional $200 million, increasing the available authorization under the program to approximately $264 million.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of March 31, 2022, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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5 things to know for May 23: Biden in Asia, Ukraine, Baby formula, Half marathon, Gas prices
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
The megarich are getting richer. A new billionaire was minted nearly every day during the pandemic, according to a new report. At the same time, data shows growing levels of inequality and rising food prices could push as many as 263 million people into extreme poverty this year.
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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1. Biden in Asia
On his first trip to Asia since taking office, President Joe Biden said today that the United States would respond militarily if China tries to take Taiwan by force. “That’s the commitment we made,” he told reporters in Tokyo. The President’s statement caught several of his top administration officials off guard, CNN was told by multiple aides. However, this is not the first time Biden has gone further than longstanding US public policy toward the self-governing island. The US provides Taiwan defensive weapons, but has remained intentionally ambiguous on whether it would intervene militarily in the event of a Chinese attack. Following Biden’s remarks, the White House issued a statement that said the US’ official position remained unchanged.
2. Ukraine
Tomorrow marks three months since Russia launched its assault on Ukraine. Since then, a staggering 8 million people in the country have been displaced, the UN Refugee Agency said today. Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a “historic” joint customs control with Poland yesterday, stressing “unity of Ukrainians and Poles is a constant that no one will break.” Zelensky also signed a decree introducing a new award to thank cities of partner countries that have helped Ukraine the most — and the Polish city of Rzeszow became the first to be added to the list. On the ground, tensions remain high and Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said Saturday he has ruled out a ceasefire with Russia, emphasizing Kyiv would not accept any deal with Moscow that involved ceding territory.
3. Baby formula
A shipment of 35 tons of baby formula arrived yesterday in Indiana on a US military aircraft from Germany to address the nationwide shortage — but none of it will land on store shelves in the US, a Biden administration official told CNN. The recent batch of formula is a specialized prescription and will be fed to babies intolerant of protein in cow milk, the official said. The shipment will provide enough formula for 9,000 babies and 18,000 toddlers for one week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. As for more upcoming shipments, the White House announced yesterday that additional flights to import formula from abroad will “take place in the coming days.” Biden announced Operation Fly Formula last week. His administration said the total amount of formula in the first round equals up to 1.5 million doses of eight-ounce bottles.
4. Brooklyn Half Marathon
A 32-year-old runner died Saturday after finishing a half marathon in Brooklyn where 15 others were injured, officials said. The marathoner was found unconscious, lying on the pavement, having collapsed after crossing the finish line just before 9 a.m. in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood, an NYPD detective said. An official cause and manner of death have not been released. The runner immediately received attention from on-site medical staff, but was pronounced dead at the hospital approximately 45 minutes later, officials said. Fifteen other individuals were transported to local hospitals from the race and at least four were in serious condition. During the marathon, temperatures ranged from the low 60s to the high 70s Fahrenheit and the relative humidity was between 96% and 97%, according to the National Weather Service.
5. Gas prices
The White House is exploring the possibility of tapping into an emergency diesel reserve to ease the spike in gas prices, a senior White House official said. The emergency declaration under consideration would enable President Biden to release diesel from a rarely used stockpile, but the reserve is relatively small and will only serve as a temporary solution to buy time. The national average price for diesel stood at $5.56 a gallon as of yesterday, just shy of the record of $5.58 set last week, according to AAA. Diesel is a vital fuel for the US economy, powering not only farm and construction equipment but the trucks, trains and boats that move goods across the country. Skyrocketing diesel prices often get passed down to consumers.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
‘SNL’ says goodbye to Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson
“Saturday Night Live” closed out its 47th season with a funny, yet emotional episode. Grab a tissue… your eyes may get a little sweaty when you watch their goodbye moments.
Justin Thomas wins 2022 PGA Championship
Another tee-rific victory for 29-year-old golf star Justin Thomas. If you ask me, he’s the best by par.
Manchester City produces stunning comeback to secure English Premier League title
That game goes down in history as one of the most exciting championship Sundays EVER. Talk about a dramatic ending!
Netflix released the first 8 chilling minutes of ‘Stranger Things’
Season 4 will air in two parts with the first seven episodes dropping this Friday. Oh, the suspense.
A Wisconsin couple survived after a bear charged through their window and attacked them
Panic mode: activated. What would you do in this heart-racing situation?
TODAY’S NUMBER
100
That’s around how many confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported in 12 countries, including the US, the World Health Organization announced Saturday. Monkeypox is a rare virus transmitted to humans from animals with symptoms very similar to those previously seen in smallpox patients. President Biden today said he doesn’t believe an outbreak of monkeypox is as risky as the Covid-19 pandemic, tempering comments he made yesterday that people should be “concerned.”
TODAY’S QUOTE
“Maybe I would’ve died. But psychologically, they never would’ve broken me.”
— Trevor Reed, recounting the horrifying conditions of his detention in Russia, as well as the prisoner swap that ended a nearly three-year ordeal for him and his family. Reed, an American citizen and former Marine, was sentenced to nine years in prison in July 2020 after being accused of endangering the “life and health” of Russian police officers in an altercation the previous year. He and his family have denied the charges against him. In his first television interview since returning to the United States, Reed told CNN he’s feeling a little better each day since coming home less than a month ago.
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The expansion strengthens the College's drafting, estimating and design programs
MINNEAPOLIS, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunwoody College of Technology, a private, non-profit institution and pioneer in technical education, today announces the addition of two new online degree options in the sought-after fields of electrical drafting, estimating, and design. The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Construction Design & Management and the one-year Electrical Drafting & Estimating Certificate will both provide a flexible, online learning option for students and working professionals.
"Electrical designers and estimators are very much in-demand right now," said Polly Friendshuh, Dean of Construction Sciences & Building Technology, Dunwoody College of Technology. "Our hope is that these programs will bridge the gap between the field, the engineers, and the front office. Both programs have online options, allowing a tremendous amount of flexibility for working professionals and potential students."
There continues to be a shortage of professionals in the electrical field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment among drafters, estimators and designers has shrunk to less than 3 percent as demand continues to increase for these highly skilled positions. Dunwoody has a long-standing commitment to creating programs and degrees that align with industry needs and provide opportunity for students to enter successful careers. The addition of these two online degree options reinforces this mission for the electrical field.
The Electrical Construction Design & Management program is the only two-year program of its kind in Minnesota. The program, now being offered online in addition to the on-campus option, provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create estimates, develop schedules, and effectively manage complex electrical construction projects from start to finish.
The program covers a range of topics, including project management, cost estimation, drafting, designing, and BIM modeling. Throughout the program, students engage with industry experts and compete in national competitions. The new online option allows more flexibility for working professionals and students. Following graduation, students are primed with the skills and knowledge for a career in electrical estimating, design, and project management. Throughout its years being taught in-person, the program has a 100 percent job placement rate, according to Dunwoody's Graduates Employment Report.
The Electrical Drafting & Estimating Certificate is a new one-year program, designed for working professionals in the electrical field, with an anticipated first graduating class in May 2023. Course sessions are available in the evenings and online, taught by experts who have worked professionally in the field.
This program focuses on basic and advanced estimating, 3D drafting and design, and illumination technology. Students will gain the skills and knowledge to build construction documents, develop schedules, and estimate the cost of a project. Using industry-current software, graduates will become sought-after professionals in the electrical design field.
Dunwoody's Construction Sciences & Building Technology department is committed to providing coursework and degree programs that fulfill current industry needs. Through interdisciplinary projects, online students throughout all construction programs learn to work together, with the guidance of instructors directly from the industry.
For more information on Dunwoody's Construction Sciences & Building Technology department and programs that are preparing the next generation of doers, visit https://dunwoody.edu/ or follow the College on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
Founded in 1914, Dunwoody College of Technology is the only private, not-for-profit technical college in the Upper Midwest. Having provided hands-on, applied technical education to more than 250,000 individuals, Dunwoody is the college for experimenters and makers, a place where the curious and the confident learn by doing. Located in Minneapolis, Dunwoody offers a unique campus experience in dedicated labs, studios, and shops that treats students like future professionals from day one. With certificates, associate's, and bachelor's degrees in more than 46 majors - including engineering, robotics, design and other STEM-related fields - Dunwoody challenges students to come determined and graduate destined. More information on Dunwoody can be found at www.dunwoody.edu or by following Dunwoody on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zynex, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYXI) an innovative medical technology company specializing in the manufacture and sale of non-invasive medical devices for pain management, rehabilitation, and patient monitoring, today announced The Healthcare Technology Report has recognized Zynex as 33rd in the Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies of 2022.
"The inclusion in the Top 100 Healthcare Technology Companies of 2022 list is a testament to the focus on our mission of improving the quality of life of our patients. We are honored to be included in the ranks among some of the world's most well-respected healthcare companies," said Thomas Sandgaard, CEO of Zynex. "This year's list represents a wide portfolio of products and solutions, and we are humbled to know that Zynex's emphasis on innovation and patient care is being acknowledged in the life sciences community."
About The Healthcare Technology Report
The Healthcare Technology Report (HLTR) provides market research and insights, business news, investment activity updates, and important corporate developments related to the healthcare technology sector. Based in New York City, the firm is run by a seasoned team of editors, writers, and media professionals highly knowledgeable on healthcare technology and the various companies, executives, and investors that make up the sector.
About Zynex, Inc.
Zynex, founded in 1996, develops, manufactures, markets and sells medical devices used for pain management and rehabilitation as well as non-invasive fluid, sepsis and laser-based pulse oximetry monitoring systems for use in hospitals. For additional information, please visit: www.zynex.com
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July picnic is back for 2022 and is headed to Q2 Stadium.
Austin FC President Andy Loughnane made the announcement at the home of Austin’s Major League Soccer team Friday, and after being virtual in 2021 due to the pandemic, it’s appropriate that this year’s party is a big one.
“Willie is an iconic local artist and we look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July holiday at Q2 Stadium,” Loughnane said.
It will be the first-ever concert at the stadium that opened for Austin’s FC inaugural MLS season in 2021.
Willie has held the event yearly since 1972, and there are other big acts scheduled to perform such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Tyler Childers, Midland, Brothers Osborne, Charley Crockett, Allison Russell, Particle Kid, Steve Earle and the Dukes, and Asleep at the Wheel.
“I’m so happy to be bringing back my annual 4th of July Picnic for the first time in two years,” he said. “Come on down, we missed you.”
It will be on Monday, July 4, and along with 10 hours of music, food and drink vendors will be there, and the night will end with fireworks.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., April 15 at Q2Stadium.com.
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New Tool Solves Key Agent Issue: Finding Commercial Markets to Match the Business Need
NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Semsee, where agents go to quote small commercial risks and renewals, launched Appetite Checker, a new resource that enables agents and small business owners to obtain real-time market appetite from insurance carriers, MGAs and MGUs. The tool, available on Semsee's website, is open to all for free, and not limited to Semsee users. It currently checks risk appetite for Business Owners Policies with Semsee-integrated carriers and will continue to expand to include additional lines and carriers.
To use the tool, agents simply input two pieces of information, the type of business and state, and Semsee returns a list of carriers with information on which have appetite for the risk and which do not. For Semsee users logged into the platform, the information is carried over into a submission form, enabling agents to quickly generate quotes.
"We're solving a critical issue for agents—helping them find insurance markets that match customer needs. In fact, this was the number one pain point in winning new business that agents cited in a recent survey," said Philip Charles-Pierre, Semsee CEO. "Insurance markets are dynamic, and, as we go forward, they're going to continue to change quickly. Carriers are adding new products and targeting new markets. It's crucial to make this process fast and more transparent. That's what Appetite Checker is designed to do."
Semsee's appetite data comes both directly from carriers and from a third-party that also has direct relationships with insurance carriers. In addition to its carrier partners, Semsee will also be adding insurers outside of its network enabling agents to have a broad view of the market.
Appetite Checker is the latest development from Semsee which is committed to focusing on independent agents and their needs. Semsee currently connects to more than 5,000 agents and has 99 products across 40 carriers in all 50 states.
John Forlivio II, Commercial Lines Producer at John M. Glover Insurance Agency said, "Finding market appetite – especially for less common risks – can be like searching for a needle in the haystack, going from carrier portal to carrier portal only to find the few that write that risk. And if I rely just on my experience, my clients could be missing out on a great new product. This tool is a game changer! I save so much time and I know I am giving my customers all the best options that fit their particular needs."
To access Semsee's Appetite Checker click here.
Semsee simplifies and accelerates the small commercial quoting experience for independent agents, giving them more time to service their clients and grow revenue. Inspired by the promise of the original SEMCI initiative, Semsee combines advances in technology, workflow efficiencies and data and analytics to give agents fast, accurate quotes from multiple appointed carriers through a single-form submission. Semsee is backed by 01 Advisors, the D. E. Shaw group, through its venture studio DESCOvery, and Nephila Holdings, Ltd. For more information visit: https://semsee.com.
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DUARTE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolacta Bioscience®, the world's leading hospital provider of 100% human milk-based nutritional products for critically ill, premature infants, announced today that neonatologist and breastfeeding advocate Erin Hamilton Spence, MD, IBCLC, has been appointed director of clinical education and professional development.
Hamilton Spence brings more than 14 years of clinical experience as a board-certified neonatologist and lactation consultant to Prolacta's Medical Science Liaison team, having practiced at multiple hospital neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), including Cook Children's Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Health-Andrews Women's Hospital.
At Pediatrix Medical Group of Texas, Hamilton Spence has been an attending neonatologist and lead physician for the breast milk continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiative. At Cook Children's Medical Center, Hamilton Spence currently chairs the Department of Critical Care. She founded the Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation Adaptive Care & Education (GRACE) team in 2020. Since 2010, Hamilton Spence has also served as associate medical director of the NICU at Baylor Scott & White Health- Andrews Women's Hospital leading QI efforts, including as lead physician for multidisciplinary round as well as its Uber Preemie Team, caring for infants less than or equal to 24 weeks gestation, since 2016.
"Dr. Erin Hamilton Spence is an experienced neonatologist with a demonstrated history of clinical leadership in some of the country's top NICUs," said Melinda Elliott, MD, chief medical officer at Prolacta. "Her extensive NICU and milk banking experience makes her perfect for the role of educating other neonatologists about the importance of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet (EHMD). Her leadership will be key to ensure that more critically ill, premature infants can benefit from human milk when they need it most."
A noted human milk researcher, Hamilton Spence has authored or co-authored studies published in the Journal of Perinatology, PLOS One, Gut, and the Journal of Human Lactation. She has presented her work at numerous conferences, including those of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Pediatric Academic Societies, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Human Milk Banking Association of North America.
Hamilton Spence holds an academic appointment as a clinical assistant professor at Texas Christian University School of Medicine. She served as the co-medical director and past president of the Mother's Milk Bank of North Texas and is a member of the Texas Breastfeeding Coalition. Additionally, Hamilton Spence serves on the faculty of both the Scott & White Annual Neonatology (SWAN) Conference and the NEO Conference.
"I'm honored to join Prolacta's Medical Science Liaison team. I've witnessed the lifesaving value of Prolacta's products in our NICUs. This position for Prolacta marries all my strongest interests in human milk nutrition research, education, and quality," Hamilton Spence said. "Prolacta has led the way in advancing human milk-based nutritional care for premature infants in the NICU, and I am thrilled to make a difference beyond my own NICU for the most vulnerable infants and their families."
A fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics, Hamilton Spence completed her fellowship and pediatrics residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston. She graduated from medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
Prolacta Bioscience® Inc. is a privately held, global life sciences company dedicated to Advancing the Science of Human Milk® to improve the health of critically ill, premature infants. Prolacta's 100% human milk-based nutritional products have been evaluated in more than 20 clinical studies published in peer-reviewed journals. More than 80,000 premature infants have benefited from Prolacta's nutritional products worldwide to date.1 Established in 1999, Prolacta is the world's leading provider of human milk-based nutritional products for hospital use and is also exploring the therapeutic potential of human milk across a wide spectrum of diseases. Prolacta maintains the industry's strictest quality and safety standards for screening, testing, and processing donor human milk. Operating the world's first pharmaceutical-grade human milk processing facilities, Prolacta uses vat pasteurization and a patented, FDA-reviewed manufacturing process to ensure pathogen inactivation while protecting the nutritional composition and bioactivity of its human milk-based products. Prolacta is a global company with headquarters in Duarte, California, and can be found online at www.prolacta.com, on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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- Estimated number of premature infants fed Prolacta's products from January 2007 to December 2021; data on file.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Should Netflix and other streaming services have to pay local governments the same fees levied on cable operators?
That was the question before the Ohio Supreme Court during a Wednesday hearing, as the court debates whether streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu are covered by a state law that would require them to pay to play.
The argument is similar to one in several other states, where cities are trying to force streaming service companies to pay cable operator fees.
At issue in Ohio is the state’s 2007 Video Service Authorization law, which directed the state Commerce Department to determine what entities must obtain permission to physically install cables and wires in a public right-of-way. Companies deemed video service providers must pay a fee to local governments under that law.
Officials with Maple Heights in suburban Cleveland contend that streaming services are subject to the fee because their content is delivered via the internet over cables and wires.
In Tennessee, the state Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments next month brought by Knoxville against Netflix and Hulu. A similar case brought by the city of Creve Coeur is pending in Missouri. In 2020, four Indiana cities sued Netflix, Disney, Hulu, DirectTV and Dish Network to require them to pay the same franchise fees to local governments that cable companies must pay.
In related lawsuits brought in Arkansas, California, Nevada and Texas, Netflix and Hulu won their arguments last year that they can’t be treated the same as video providers.
Streaming companies argue their distribution method is different from traditional video providers. They also say in the Ohio case, it’s up to the Commerce Department to label them a video service provider, a process they say can’t be done through a lawsuit.
The state is siding with the streaming companies, contending that Ohio’s law only covers companies building infrastructure to carry cables.
“This is about those who dig, they must pay,” Mathura Sridharan, the Ohio deputy solicitor general, told justices on the state Supreme Court during oral arguments Wednesday. “If they don’t dig, then they don’t pay.”
A court decision isn’t expected for months.
Attorneys for Maple Heights argue that nothing in the 2007 law requires a video service provider to own or physically access wireline facilities in public rights-of-way to be subject to video service provider fees.
Without that equipment, streaming services “could not deliver their video programming to their subscribers,” Justin Hawal, an attorney representing Maple Heights, said in a December court filing.
The “modest 5% video service fee” is not burdensome but instead represents a small return on billions of dollars in benefits that the streaming services receive nationwide from network infrastructure, Hawal said.
Justices seemed skeptical of Maple Heights’ arguments, in particular questioning whether the argument was even one for the court to decide.
“Shouldn’t you be up at the Statehouse a block and a half away instead of at a courthouse trying to get the law changed?” Justice Pat Fisher asked Hawal Wednesday.
Hawal said Maple Heights is trying to apply existing law to a new technology.
Attorneys for Netflix say the company doesn’t have physical wires and cables and doesn’t need them under its internet streaming business model.
Unlike broadcast TV stations, “users can watch content anywhere, anytime, and in any amount, so long as they have an internet connection,” Amanda Martinsek, an attorney representing Netflix, said in a November filing.
Netflix argues a growing number of courts nationally have reached the conclusion that companies like Netflix and Hulu don’t owe provider fees because they’re not video service providers.
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US expected to announce hundreds of millions in new security assistance to Ukraine soon
By Kaitlan Collins, Jim Sciutto and Oren Liebermann, CNN
The US is expected to announce it is sending hundreds of millions of dollars in new military assistance to Ukraine soon, according to two sources familiar with the package.
The final amount had not been finalized as of Tuesday but is expected to be close to $700 million.
President Joe Biden is expected to use his drawdown authority to authorize the new aid package for Ukraine.
If approved, the addition of approximately $700 million in security assistance would bring the total aid to Ukraine to more than $3 billion since the start of the Biden administration, including nearly $2.5 billion since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s 2020 defense budget was only about $6 billion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. In less than two months, the US has provided nearly half of that in security assistance, underscoring the pace at which the White House has worked to send in weaponry and equipment.
This story is breaking and will be updated.
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Long-term customer increases annual NEXTWave™ subscription by 33%
Intermap's accurate, reliable analytics support next-generation network planning
DENVER, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP) (OTCQX: ITMSF) ("Intermap" or the "Company"), a global leader in 3D geospatial data and intelligence solutions, today announced a leading mobile phone, internet services and IPTV provider, renewed its subscription for NEXTWave™ telecom analytics with a 33% annual rate increase.
Intermap's telecom client has increased its RF link profile usage by 191% since its first subscription in 2019. With this two-year subscription renewal, the client will use the NEXTWave platform to integrate on-demand RF link profiles analytics into its workflow. This renewal reflects the increase in demand for NEXTWave telecom analytics and its value in the network planning process.
"Intermap's NEXTWave telecom analytics support next-generation network planning, leveraging proprietary data and analytics in real-time anywhere in the world," said Patrick A. Blott, Intermap's Chairman and CEO. "The global communications network continues to grow with the deployment of 5G networks, driving the demand for accurate planning tools. Intermap is uniquely positioned to meet this demand with powerful, flexible, reliable and accurate elevation analytics that are provided as a service on a global basis."
There is growing demand for 5G networks around the world. Telecommunications companies require accurate data and line-of-sight analytics to implement infrastructure to support these networks. Radio frequency (RF) link profiles offer this analysis based on signal propagation algorithms, which enable service providers to evaluate tower placement and signal reach to customers. The RF link profiles assist the client with management, expansion and deployment of telecom services country wide.
The client has been using Intermap's NEXTWave telecom analytics since 2019 and a user of the Company's earlier generation telecom application. Intermap has developed new custom features to meet the requirements of its customers. This includes expanded import/export functions, mass point analysis, informative charts, built-in coordinate converter and the ability to change profile parameters on the fly. Intermap's NEXTWave telecom analytics continue to evolve to meet the needs of service providers.
Learn more about Intermap's telecom solution at intermap.com/telecom.
Certain information provided in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate", "expect", "project", "estimate", "forecast", "will be", "will consider", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Although Intermap believes that these statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Intermap's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to, among other things, cash available to fund operations, availability of capital, revenue fluctuations, nature of government contracts, economic conditions, loss of key customers, retention and availability of executive talent, competing technologies, common share price volatility, loss of proprietary information, software functionality, internet and system infrastructure functionality, information technology security, breakdown of strategic alliances, and international and political considerations, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed Intermap's Annual Information Form and other securities filings. While the Company makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that the Company will derive therefrom. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Intermap or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities law.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Intermap (TSX: IMP; OTCQX: ITMSF) is a global leader in geospatial intelligence solutions, focusing on the creation and analysis of 3D terrain data to produce high-resolution thematic models. Through scientific analysis of geospatial information and patented sensors and processing technology, the Company provisions diverse, complementary, multi-source datasets to enable customers to seamlessly integrate geospatial intelligence into their workflows. Intermap's 3D elevation data and software analytic capabilities enable global geospatial analysis through artificial intelligence and machine learning, providing customers with critical information to understand their terrain environment. By leveraging its proprietary archive of the world's largest collection of multi-sensor global elevation data, the Company's collection and processing capabilities provide multi-source 3D datasets and analytics at mission speed, enabling governments and companies to build and integrate geospatial foundation data with actionable insights. Applications for Intermap's products and solutions include defense, aviation and UAV flight planning, flood and wildfire insurance, disaster mitigation, base mapping, environmental and renewable energy planning, telecommunications, engineering, critical infrastructure monitoring, hydrology, land management, oil and gas and transportation.
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NEW ORLEANS, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Lightning eMotors, Inc. (NYSE: ZEV).
On August 16, 2021, the Company announced its financial results for 2Q2021, including a $46.1 million net loss, or 79 cents per share, for the quarter, up more than 1,500% from the $2.8 million loss, or 10 cents per share, that it reported in the second quarter of 2020. The Company also pulled its full year financial guidance for the remainder of 2021, citing an expectation of revenues of just $4 million to $6 million in the next quarter.
The Company was subsequently sued in a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information, violating federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Lightning eMotors' officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Lightning eMotors shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-zev/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
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800 companies from 29 countries will present 'over 8,000 products' for 5 days from May 23 to 27.
SEOUL, South Korea, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'SIMTOS 2022' (The 19th Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show) will be held for 5 days from May 23 to 27 at KINTEX 1 and 2. SIMTOS, which has chosen the exhibition theme of 'Back to the Basics', plans to go beyond the limits of online (non-face-to-face) exhibitions and faithfully perform its original function to provide an optimal marketplace for exhibitors and visitors.
SIMTOS 2022 organized '7 Consumer-Focused Technology Pavilion' reflecting future technologies and smart manufacturing trends. In KINTEX 1, focusing on 'Cutting' and 'Digital Manufacturing', there are Metal Cutting & Die-Mold Tech Pavilion, MaterialㆍParts, Controls Tech Pavilion, Robotics & Digital Manufacturing Pavilion, Toolings & Measuring Tech Pavilion, Additive Manufacturing Tech Pavilion.
In the 'Metal Cutting & Die-Mold Tech Pavilion,' where metal cutting machine tools, manufacturing & processing technologies and molding processing technologies will be displayed, D oosan Machine Tools, HYUNDAI WIA, HWACHEON MACHINERY, FANUC, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION, etc. will participate. In addition, in the 'MaterialㆍParts, Controls Tech Pavilion', where materials, driving parts, and control technology necessary for production and manufacturing will be displayed, SIEMENS, HEIDENHAIN, etc. will participate. In the 'Robotics & Digital Manufacturing Pavilion', the products and digital manufacturing solutions of Delcam, Universal Robots, and KAWASAKI ROBOTICS will be displayed.
In the 'Toolings & Measuring Tech Pavilion' companies related to tooling technologies such as YG-1, KORLOY, WALTER, and NIKKEN will participate to introduce tooling technologies such as cutting tools and processing conditions. In addition, Mitutoyo Corporation, Hexagon, MARPOSS, etc. will display measuring equipment and measuring technology that can inspect the quality of processed products. In the 'Additive Manufacturing Tech Pavilion', where materials which is used to make by laminating metal or plastic and 3D printers will be displayed in KINTEX 1, Insstek, Stratasys, etc. have confirmed their participation.
In KINTEX 2, there are 'Metal Cutting-Off & Welding Tech Pavilion' and 'Press & Forming Tech Pavilion', where you can see the overall production and manufacturing process along with metal processing technology. In the Metal Cutting-Off & Welding Tech Pavilion', TRUMPF, Bystronic, AMADA, etc. will display equipment and solutions related to metal cutting and bending such as laser processing machines. In the 'Press & Forming Tech Pavilion', automated equipment and technology for forming materials related to press for sheet material processing will be displayed.
In this exhibition, 50 companies from Germany, Italy, Mainland China, and Taiwan will set up national pavilions in KINTEX 1 and 2, providing Korean companies with opportunities to build overseas networks.
Beyond simply viewing the products and technologies at SIMTOS 2022, you can find out the 'Product Information and Industry Trends' as well as the 'Information about Customized Solutions' through various additional events such as the ' Matchmaking4U(Domestic and international Buyers business matching platform)' and 'SIMTOS 2022 International Manufacturing Innovation Conference.' In particular, at the 'SIMTOS 2022 International Manufacturing Innovation Conference', which will be held for 3 days from May 24 to 26, 22 sessions will be in position to present new insights and paradigms of manufacturing innovation to production and manufacturing officials.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the NFL draft.
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The first round of the NFL draft began and ended with the selections of former University of Georgia defenders.
The Minnesota Vikings drafted safety Lewis Cine with the final pick of the first round which began with Jacksonville selecting edge rusher Travon Walker.
In between, former Georgia defenders Jordan Davis went to the Eagles at No. 10 and Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt were selected by the Green Bay Packers with picks 22 and 28, respectively.
The Bulldogs won the national championship on the strength of their defense.
The previous record was four defenders taken from the same school in the first round in 2004 (Miami) and 2006 (Florida State).
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The Green Bay Packers have become the first team in the common draft era ever to select two players from the same school in the first round.
The Packers selected former University of Georgia teammates Quay Walker with the 22nd pick and Devonte Wyatt with the 28th selection.
Four members of the national champion Bulldogs defense have been selected in the first round, tying for the most ever.
Former Georgia edge rusher Travon Walker was the first overall pick by Jacksonville and ex-Bulldogs defensive tackle Jordan Davis was the 13th overall pick.
The other schools that had four defensive players selected in the first round are the University of Miami in 2004 and Florida State University in 2006.
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The New York Jets are loading up on first-round draft picks.
They moved up to No. 26 in a trade with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night and selected Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson II.
The Jets also selected former University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner with the fourth overall pick and Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson with the 10th overall pick.
Johnson had 70 tackles, including 18 for loss and a dozen tackles for Florida State last season. He was part of the University of Georgia’s loaded defense until transferring to the Seminoles in 2021.
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Three members of Georgia’s defense that led the Bulldogs to the national championship have been selected in the first round of the NFL draft so far.
The Green Bay Packers selected linebacker Quay Walker at No. 22 sandwiched around picks of Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie by the Chiefs at 21 and cornerback Kaiir Elam of Florida by the Bills at No. 23.
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Georgia edge rusher Travon Walker with the top overall pick and the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis at No. 13.
The most defensive players selected from one school is four set by the University of Miami in 2004 and tied by Florida State two years later.
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Finally, a quarterback has been selected in the 2022 NFL draft.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected University of Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett with the 20th overall selection Thursday night.
The Steelers were in the market for a quarterback after Ben Roethlisberger retired after last season.
Pickett set school records with 12,303 yards passing and 81 touchdowns, but his hand size — he measured 8 5/8 inches at his pro day after measuring 8 1/2 inches at the NFL combine — concerned some teams.
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For the first time ever, six wide receivers have been selected in the top 20 picks of the first round.
The latest are Penn State’s Jahan Dotson to Washington at No. 16 and Arkansas’ Treylon Burks to Tennessee at No. 18.
The Titans traded former Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles to move up to the 18th pick.
Before that, the Texans selected Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green at No. 15, Baltimore took Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton at No. 14 and Philadelphia selected Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis with the 13th pick.
Picks 10, 11 and 12 were all pass catchers, starting with Garrett Wilson to the New York Jets at No. 10. USC’s Drake London was the first wide receiver off the board when the Falcons selected him with the eighth overall pick.
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There’s a run on wide receivers in the NFL draft.
Picks 10, 11 and 12 were all pass catchers, starting with Garrett Wilson to the New York Jets at No. 10. His skills on sideline passes, plus breakaway speed and an ability to find the end zone all should help a young offense.
Wilson’s Ohio State teammate Chris Olave went next to the Saints after New Orleans swapped picks with Washington, which got New Orleans’ pick at No. 16.
The Lions moved up to 12 as they swapped picks with Minnesota and they selected Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams, who played with Olave and Wilson in 2020 at Ohio State before transferring to the Crimson Tide.
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will visit Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 15 in the first game on Amazon Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” package.
The Week 2 matchup between AFC West rivals was announced on Thursday during the first round of the NFL draft.
Amazon will pay $1 billion a season to carry the games for 11 years. Prime Video will carry 15 regular-season and one preseason game. The league announced last week that the complete schedule will be released on May 12. However, international games will be revealed on May 4 with other notable matchups being announced the week of May 9.
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Seattle has addressed issues on its offensive line with Mississippi tackle Charles Cross at ninth overall in the first round of the NFL draft.
With good size and length at 6-foot-5, 310, Cross is considered by some scouts the best pass blocker in this draft. The Seahawks like to emphasize the run and probably will need to with quarterback Russell Wilson now in Denver, but Cross is a quick learner.
The Jets used the 10th spot to add to their receiving group with Garrett Wilson of Ohio State. His skills on sideline passes, plus breakaway speed and an ability to find the end zone all should help a young offense.
Wilson caught 23 touchdown passes in 33 games with 19 starts.
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Receiver Drake London of Southern California, built like a basketball player at 6-foot-5, 210, but truly a football guy, has been taken eighth overall by Atlanta.
The Falcons, who traded veteran quarterback Matt Ryan to Indianapolis in this offseason, are weak at wideout. London joins pass-catching tight end Kyle Pitts, Atlanta’s first choice of 2021, in offering versatility and a wide catch radius.
Not considered a deep threat, he could wind up often in the slot. London had his ’21 season shortened by a right ankle fracture.
He is the first receiver taken in what is considered a very deep group at the position.
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Evan Neal, a mammoth 6-foot-7, 335-pounder who has played both tackle positions at Alabama, is the second opening-round pick by the Giants. He’s likely to fit right in with a line that has been a weakness in New York for years.
Neal improved throughout his stay with the Crimson Tide, and his explosion off the snap is exemplary. He started 40 games and missed only one in his three-year career, which ended as an All-American.
He joins edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oregon, whom the Giants took fifth overall.
The Giants got this spot in a trade last year with Chicago, which took quarterback Justin Fields.
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North Carolina State’s Ikem Ekwonu, considered the premier blocker in this draft, has been selected sixth in the first round by quarterback-hungry Carolina.
He is the first offensive player chosen. It’s the first draft since 1991 that no player on offense went in the top five.
Using long arms and mobility at 6-foot-4, 310 pounds, Ekwonu has been a team leader for the Wolfpack. He should start immediately at tackle for the Panthers — and whomever is their starting QB.
Nicknamed “Ickey” after former Bengals running back Ickey Woods by a youth football coach, Ekwonu can get too aggressive at times and had 10 penalties in his career. He probably had three times as many pancake blocks.
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Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oregon will be bolstering the pass rush for the New York Giants after being chosen fifth overall in the NFL draft.
Thibodeaux, whose burst off the ball is spectacular, is the fifth straight defensive player taken at the top of these selections. The 6-foot-5, 258-pound mainstay of the Ducks regressed a bit since a terrific freshman season, and dealt with injuries.
But New York, which needs help on the offensive line, saw an opportunity for a disrupter on defense knowing there are plenty of blockers still available.
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Ahmad Gardner is bringing the Sauce to the Big Apple.
The Cincinnati cornerback, a major reason the Bearcats broke through into the College Football Playoff last season, has been selected fourth overall by the New York Jets. He wore a brash bejeweled necklace proclaiming his nickname, and even an accessorized chain with a bejeweled sauce bottle.
“I’m the best cornerback in this draft,” Gardner noted this week. He went second behind LSU’s Derek Stingley Jr., but the Jets certainly liked him, knowing Gardner did not allow a TD reception in his three-year college career.
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Derek Stingley Jr., yet another outstanding defensive back from LSU, has been selected third overall by the Houston Texans.
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Stingley, who excels in man coverage, was an All-American as a freshman, but injuries, including to his foot in 2021, led to lesser numbers last season.
Still, the grandson of former Patriots receiver Darryl Stingley, who was paralyzed in a 1978 preseason game, has been a coveted cornerback throughout this draft process.
And the Texans need help everywhere.
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Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson, a sack-master whose consistency and relentlessness helped the Wolverines to their first College Football Playoff, is the second overall pick in the NFL draft, by Detroit.
Yes, Hutchinson is staying home as a pro.
The 6-foot-6, 265-pound edge rusher, whose father Chris was a star player at Michigan in the 1990s, was the Heisman Trophy runner-up last season.
He said this week in Las Vegas that he “couldn’t wait until the process is over and I get back to ball.” He’ll do so for one of the league’s worst teams in recent seasons.
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Edge rusher Travon Walker of national champion Georgia, a dynamic playmaker combining speed and athleticism, is the first overall pick in the NFL draft by Jacksonville.
The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Walker, who has some raw elements to his game but an extremely high ceiling for his skills, joins former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the second straight top overall selection by the Jaguars.
Walker, one of several Bulldogs likely to be chosen in the opening round, was a one-year starter whose production (13 tackles for loss and 9 1/2 sacks) doesn’t jump out because he was part of a deep rotation at Georgia. His talent level certainly impressed the Jaguars, the NFL’s worst team the past two years.
Commissioner Roger Goodell began the proceedings by estimating more than 100,000 fans were on hand at the theater built specifically for the draft. Walker was not in Las Vegas.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league’s competition committee has pondered an NBA-like lottery system for its annual draft but he likes it just the way it is.
In a draft-night interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, host Pat Kirwan asked the commissioner if the league has ever considered a lottery system.
Goodell replied: “Yeah, the competition committee talks about it on a … regular basis. I haven’t heard it in the last couple years, but I never say never about any of those things. It may come a time where we think it’s appropriate.”
Goodell emphasized that the league believes the draft is working fine just the way it is with teams picking in reserve order of finish from the previous season.
Goodell says the NFL’s 32 teams are “not into tanking” and that the “league’s never been more competitive.”
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Aidan Hutchinson carried out a sweet surprise for his mother on draft day, gifting a Leo Frost-designed necklace with a dog tag to honor her grandfather and World War II veteran.
He handed Melissa Hutchinson the jewelry on Thursday at the Delano Hotel before hearing his name called at the NFL draft.
The former Michigan defensive tackle also had a matching necklace and dog tag created for himself. His full name is Aidan Joseph Bernardi Hutchinson with middle names that honor his late great-grandfather, who was part of the World War II jungle fighting unit known as “Merrill’s Marauders.”
Hutchinson wore Joseph Bernardi’s dog tag against Ohio State during his freshman year, but was afraid of losing it and didn’t wear the memento in a game again. Melissa Hutchinson had her grandfather’s dog tag with her at every game the Wolverines played the past three seasons.
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Some teams, including the Jets and Giants, will be particularly busy in the NFL draft Thursday night.
A record eight teams own two first-round picks. That’s one more than the previous high of seven set four times before, including in 2019 and 2020.
The Jets have the fourth and 10th overall selections and the Giants own the fifth and the seventh overall picks.
The Texans are picking third and 13th.
The Eagles have picks 15 and 18.
The Saints own selections 16 and 19.
The Packers are picking 22nd and 28th.
The Chiefs own back-to-back picks at 29 and 30.
And the Lions own the second selection and the 32nd and final pick of Round 1, which they acquired from the Rams last year in the Matthew Stafford trade.
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The Seattle Seahawks paid tribute to longtime NFL journalist John Clayton, leaving a designated spot in the team’s draft media room on Thursday night.
Clayton died in March after a short illness at age 67. Nicknamed “The Professor,” Clayton spent more than two decades covering the Pittsburgh Steelersfor The Pittsburgh Press and the Seattle Seahawks for The News Tribune in Tacoma. Clayton moved to ESPN and spent more than 20 years working for the network. In recent years, Clayton worked for the Seahawks radio network on gameday broadcasts.
Clayton was awarded with what is now known as the Bill Nunn Memorial Award by the Professional Football Writers of America in 2007. The award is presented annually for long and distinguished reporting on football.
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The NFL draft is kicking off in Las Vegas on Thursday night and a record eight teams won’t make their first selections until Friday night unless they trade back into the first round.
The teams without first-round picks are the Rams, Bears, Browns, Broncos, Colts, Raiders, Dolphins and 49ers.
The Seahawks traded away their first-round pick last year, but jumped back into the first round in the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade with Denver last month.
Also this offseason:
— The Browns traded three first-rounders to Houston for quarterback Deshaun Watson.
— The Raiders traded a first- and a second-rounder to Green Bay for wide receiver Davante Adams.
— And the Dolphins traded their 2022 first-rounder and four other picks to Kansas City for wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
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LUXEMBOURG, Aug.11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native technology services company, today announced it will release results for the second quarter ended June 30th, 2022 on Thursday August 18th, 2022 after the close of regular market hours.
Following the release, Martin Migoya, Globant's CEO & co-founder, and Juan Urthiague, Globant's CFO, will discuss the results in a video conference call beginning at 4:30pm ET.
Video conference call access information is:
https://more.globant.com/F2Q22EarningsCall
About Globant (NYSE:GLOB)
We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves to create a way forward and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design and engineering meet scale.
We have more than 24,500 employees and we are present in 19 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report. We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. We are a member of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
For more information, please visit www.globant.com
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VIDEO: Parents concerned after man boards school bus, allegedly threatens students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - Students in Kentucky received a scare when a man boarded a bus and reportedly threatened children.
The incident in question involved a bus with Carter Elementary School students. Last week, a video allegedly captured a parent on the bus threatening students after someone had hit his daughter.
The video was shot on a cell phone camera and shared with WAVE.
“That goes for every little motherf***er on here,” the man can be heard saying in the video. “I don’t give a f***. Touch my daughter again, and I’m going to flip this whole bus.”
The video also reportedly shows another man, most likely the bus driver, trying to get the parent off the bus while children appeared to be sobbing.
A mother, who did not want to be identified, said her child was on the bus when the incident occurred.
“Oh my gosh,” the woman said. “There were a lot of tears because you can’t get to your child when you hear them crying. It just hurt a lot.”
The mother said she was so concerned by what happened that she held her child out of school Monday and plans to do so for the rest of the week.
“I’m still scared for my child and other students that were on that bus. I hope that something can get done because it just seems like our children are being failed all across the board,” she said. “They need to feel like they’re safe, leaving their home, going to school and leaving their school and coming back home.”
Carter Elementary’s principal, Jamie Wyman, sent an email to parents about the incident, saying a police officer with the Louisville Metro Police Department followed the bus in the morning and a school security guard monitored the bus stop.
Wyman also said the police department told her no one had been arrested.
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- Service Territory Growth
- Operational Highlights
- Base Rate Review Update
DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") today reported three months ended June 30, 2022 net income of $229 million compared to net income of $169 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021. Oncor's $60 million quarter-over-quarter net income improvement was driven by increases in revenues from higher customer consumption attributable primarily to significantly warmer weather in the second quarter of 2022, updates to base transmission and distribution rates to reflect increases in invested capital, customer growth and a gain on a sale of certain non-utility property, partially offset by increases in costs associated with additional investments (primarily depreciation, property taxes and borrowing costs) and increases in operation and maintenance expense.
"It has been a great quarter, and I am so proud of our financial and operational performance. The second quarter brought on record heat, beginning one of the hottest summers here in Texas in recent memory. That heat has led to several new peak demand records, with ERCOT peak demand of nearly 80,000 megawatts for the first time in July. Our vibrant and growing market will require new generation, transmission and distribution resources, and Oncor stands ready to make the investments necessary to support the needs of our market and our growing State. I am also very proud of our employees who continue to execute on our record capital plan and operational objectives, even in the midst of daunting summer heat. Because of their hard work, and the strength of the Texas economy, we added 19,000 additional premises and saw a 73% increase in new transmission point-of-interconnection requests in the second quarter. This represents an all-time record for new transmission interconnection requests," said Oncor CEO Allen Nye. "In June, Governor Abbott announced a new estimated $5 billion silicon wafer manufacturing facility to be built in Sherman. When you couple that with the 2021 announcements of an estimated $30 billion semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility, also in Sherman, and an estimated $17 billion chip manufacturing facility in Taylor, one quickly sees how the Oncor service territory has become a powerhouse for advanced, highly-skilled manufacturing, critical to the future economic and national security of the United States."
Oncor's reported net income of $423 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared favorably to net income of $337 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021. Oncor's $86 million period-over-period net income improvement was driven by increases in revenues from updates to base transmission and distribution rates to reflect increases in invested capital, higher customer consumption attributable primarily to significantly warmer weather in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021, customer growth and a gain on a sale of certain non-utility property, partially offset by increases in costs associated with additional investment (primarily depreciation and amortization, property taxes and borrowing costs) and increases in operation and maintenance expense.
Oncor's total distribution base revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased 16.1% (7.2% increase on a weather normalized basis). The change in Oncor's total distribution base revenues in the second quarter of 2022 included a 23.9% increase in distribution base revenues from residential customers (5.3% increase on a weather normalized basis) and an 11.2% increase in distribution base revenues from large commercial and industrial customers. Oncor's total distribution base revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased 11.3% (7.3% increase on a weather normalized basis). The change in Oncor's total distribution base revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2022 included a 15.6% increase in distribution base revenues from residential customers (7.2% increase on a weather normalized basis) and an 8.2% increase in distribution base revenues from large commercial and industrial customers. Financial and operational results are provided in Tables A, B, C and D below.
Oncor Service Territory Growth
Oncor's execution of its record capital plan continues to support the strong economic growth, increased need for reliability and system expansion in its service territory and transmission footprint. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, Oncor spent $1.4 billion of its $3.0 billion 2022 capital plan.
At June 30, 2022, Oncor had approximately 525 active transmission point-of-interconnection ("POI") requests in queue, representing an approximately 62% increase in active POI requests compared to June 30, 2021. Of the active generation requests in queue, approximately 51% are solar, 35% are storage, 9% are wind and 4% are gas. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2022, Oncor had approximately 90 new POI requests, representing an approximately 73% increase compared to the prior year period. If new requests continue at this pace, Oncor projects it will set a company record for new annual transmission interconnection requests in 2022.
In the second quarter of 2022, Oncor maintained a strong operational tempo constructing new projects that support growth across the state of Texas and increase reliability for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. ("ERCOT") market. Oncor experienced solid premise growth in its service territory, connecting approximately 19,000 additional premises to the grid in the second quarter of 2022 despite global supply chain issues and the impacts on the residential and commercial construction markets from limited construction material availability, higher interest rates and inflation. Based on its recent experience, Oncor remains confident in the diverse and dynamic strength of its service territory and its ability to continue to add strong new premise growth in 2022. Notably, in June 2022, Oncor received interconnection requests for 110 new housing subdivisions, the most ever received by Oncor in any one month. Additionally, the continued growth across Oncor's service territory required the construction or upgrading of approximately 480 miles of power lines and included seven switching stations being placed in service in the second quarter of 2022. Oncor also placed $239 million of transmission projects into service.
Operational Highlights
During the past few months, Texas has experienced significantly higher than normal temperatures. ERCOT first passed its all-time record peak demand on June 12, 2022, reaching 74,997 megawatts. That record peak demand has since been broken several times. Weather in Oncor's service territory in the second quarter of 2022 was the warmest since 1990 with 208 more cooling degree days than normal based on 20-year averages. Throughout the heat wave, Oncor's system has performed well and remains on pace to meet its reliability goals for 2022.
Improved reliability of service continues to be a major focus for Oncor. For the industry's primary benchmark for reliability, System Average Interruption Duration Index (nonstorm), Oncor continued to improve in the 12 months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the 12 months ended June 30, 2021. On average, Oncor's customers experienced nearly two and a half fewer minutes of outage over the period – an improvement of approximately 3%.
In June 2022, Oncor released its expanded, third annual Corporate Sustainability Overview, which is available on Oncor's website at oncor.com under the Investor Relations section. Building on its first-in-Texas electric utility social bond issuance in 2020 and sustainability-linked credit facility in 2021, Oncor continued its sustainable finance efforts by issuing $400 million of green bonds in May 2022. Proceeds from the green bonds are intended to be used to finance and/or refinance eligible green projects, which include transmission and distribution projects connecting renewable energy sources to the ERCOT grid, customer energy efficiency programs and deployment of automated metering infrastructure and smart grid technology.
Base Rate Review
On May 13, 2022, Oncor filed its base rate case with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The rate review includes a request for an annual revenue requirement increase over current adjusted rates of 4.5%, and, if approved as requested, would result in an aggregate annual revenue requirement increase of approximately $251 million. The rate review also requests a revised regulatory capital structure ratio of 55% debt to 45% equity and an authorized return on equity of 10.30%. Oncor's current authorized regulatory capital structure ratio is 57.5% debt to 42.5% equity and its current authorized return on equity is 9.8%. A procedural schedule has been established that would result in a hearing on the merits being held from September 26, 2022 to October 5, 2022, if a settlement is not reached among the parties. Oncor anticipates new rates would go into effect by the end of the first quarter of 2023.
Liquidity
As of August 4, 2022, Oncor's available liquidity, consisting of cash on hand, borrowing capacity under its term loans and available credit facility and commercial paper program capacity, totaled approximately $2.7 billion. Oncor expects cash flows from operations combined with long-term debt issuances as well as availability under its credit facility, term loans and commercial paper program to be sufficient to fund current obligations, projected working capital requirements, maturities of long-term debt and capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months.
Sempra Internet Broadcast Today
Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) will broadcast a live discussion of its earnings results over the Internet today at 12 p.m. ET, which will include discussion of second quarter 2022 results and other information relating to Oncor. Oncor Chief Executive Allen Nye will also participate in the broadcast. Access is available by logging onto Sempra's website, sempra.com. An accompanying slide presentation will also be posted at sempra.com. For those unable to participate in the live webcast, a replay of Sempra's teleconference will be available a few hours after its conclusion on Sempra's website or by dialing (888) 203-1112 and entering passcode 1507557.
Oncor's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022 will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after Sempra's conference call and once filed, will be available on Oncor's website, oncor.com.
Headquartered in Dallas, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is a regulated electricity distribution and transmission business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest distribution and transmission system in Texas, delivering power to more than 3.8 million homes and businesses and operating more than 140,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. While Oncor is owned by two investors (indirect majority owner, Sempra, and minority owner, Texas Transmission Investment LLC), Oncor is managed by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of a majority of disinterested directors.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to Oncor within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that are included in this news release, or made in presentations, in response to questions or otherwise, that address activities, events or developments that Oncor expects or anticipates to occur in the future, including such matters as projections, capital allocation, future capital expenditures, business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, future acquisitions or dispositions, development or operation of facilities, market and industry developments and the growth of our business and operations (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as "intends," "plans," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "should," "projection," "target," "goal," "objective" and "outlook"), are forward-looking statements. Although Oncor believes that in making any such forward-looking statement its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, any such forward-looking statement involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements include: legislation, governmental policies and orders, and regulatory actions; legal and administrative proceedings and settlements, including the exercise of equitable powers by courts; weather conditions and other natural phenomena, including any weather impacts due to climate change; acts of sabotage, wars or terrorist or cyber security threats or activities; health epidemics and pandemics, including the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and its variants and its impact on Oncor's business and the economy in general; loss of key technology platforms; economic conditions, including the impact of a recessionary environment, inflation, supply chain shortages, and labor availability and cost; unanticipated population growth or decline, or changes in market demand and demographic patterns; Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. grid needs; changes in business strategy, development plans or vendor relationships; changes in interest rates or rates of inflation; unanticipated changes in operating expenses, liquidity needs and capital expenditures; inability of various counterparties to meet their financial obligations to Oncor, including failure of counterparties to perform under agreements; general industry trends; significant decreases in demand or consumption of electricity delivered by Oncor, including as a result of increased consumer use of third-party non-wires alternatives or other technologies; hazards customary to the industry and the possibility that Oncor may not have adequate insurance to cover losses resulting from such hazards; changes in technology used by and services offered by Oncor; significant changes in Oncor's relationship with its employees, including the availability of qualified personnel, and the potential adverse effects if labor disputes or grievances were to occur; changes in assumptions used to estimate costs of providing employee benefits, including pension and retiree benefits, and future funding requirements related thereto; significant changes in accounting policies or critical accounting estimates material to Oncor; commercial bank and financial market conditions, access to capital, the cost of such capital, and the results of financing and refinancing efforts, including availability of funds in the capital markets and the potential impact of any disruptions in U.S. credit markets; circumstances which may contribute to future impairment of goodwill, intangible or other long-lived assets; financial and other restrictions under Oncor's debt agreements; Oncor's ability to generate sufficient cash flow to make interest payments on its debt instruments; actions by credit rating agencies; and Oncor's ability to effectively execute its operational strategy.
Further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's current projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations is contained in filings made by Oncor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, Oncor makes reference to the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its annual and quarterly reports. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as may be required by law, Oncor undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Oncor to predict all of them; nor can it assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. As such, you should not unduly rely on such forward-looking statements.
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Feature-Length Documentary Highlights First Responders of the Sea
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marty Hoffman Films announces the upcoming release of the feature-length documentary "Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea," in association with MacGillivray Freeman Films. The documentary is set for a late June premiere with limited theatrical release through Adventure Entertainment nationwide this summer.
The 90-minute documentary explores the dramatic stories of Hawaii's big wave guardians, some of the world's best athletes, lifeguards, and surfers, who risk their lives in the world's most dangerous waves while inventing innovative water safety techniques previously unimagined.
"We've put together this all-star team of storytellers to bring to life one of the most unheralded group of first responders in the world," says Mary Hoffman, the film's executive producer.
The film's production team features executive producers Greg and Shaun MacGillivray of MacGillivray Freeman Films, Scott Bradfield, along with Hoffman. The movie is produced by Mark Collins, directed and edited by Luke Stirtz, and written by Jim Kempton. Director of photography is Chris Zamoscianyk, with second unit producer Daniel Russo, and archival producer Wyatt Daily.
"Big Wave Guardians" is the first in a series of feature-length films called This Surfing Life.
"This film is just the beginning of a bigger series we're producing," says Hoffman. "My vision is to create the ultimate surfing anthology. The sport, lifestyle, and industry have been central to my life and career. Now, through this series, I can give back to the sport that gave me so much."
"Big Wave Guardians" is distributed theatrically by Adventure Entertainment. For inquiries, contact: Henry Lystad (Adventure Entertainment) henry@adventureentertainment.com
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Marty Hoffman Films is creating the ultimate anthology on surfing through the series This Surfing Life. Marty Hoffman, an executive at Hoffman Fabrics, was a professional surfer and has traveled the world in search of surf and fabrics. He, his father, uncle, and cousins are often referred to as the first family of surfing. https://www.martyhoffmanfilms.com/
MacGillivray Freeman Films has been producing and distributing award-winning documentaries for more than five decades, starting in the 1960s when founders Greg MacGillivray and Jim Freeman broke into the world of surfing with such acclaimed surf films as A Cool Wave of Color, Free and Easy, and the iconic classic Five Summer Stories. The company now specializes in giant screen IMAX® documentaries and has produced many of the top-grossing films of the genre, including Everest, the highest grossing IMAX film of all time. Nominated for two Academy Awards® for Best Documentary Short Subject, MacGillivray Freeman is the first documentary film studio to reach the one-billion-dollar benchmark for worldwide box office. The company's films are known for their artistry and celebration of the natural world. https://macgillivrayfreeman.com/
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PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple way to house and display both fish and land reptiles/amphibians in one convenient place," said an inventor, from Cleveland, Ohio, "so I invented the AQUATRIUM. My design enables you to maintain and view both living environments."
The patent-pending invention provides a unique aquarium/terrarium containment for fish and land animals. In doing so, it eliminates the need to purchase, set up and maintain two separate tanks. As a result, it enables you to easily house both animals together and it increases visibility. The invention features a functional design that is easy to use so it is ideal for fish tanks owners, freshwater or saltwater aquarists and terrarium enthusiasts. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Cleveland sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DKC-206, 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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Bridge named in honor of road worker killed on the job in Mobile County
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MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A bridge on Highway 158 in Mobile County was named in honor of a worker who was killed on the job.
Marshall Walton died in a highway work zone in 2015 when he was hit by a car.
Walton’s family was on hand Tuesday as the bridge over Seabury Creek was renamed the Marshall J. Walton Bridge. His father, Johnny Walton, said the bridge represents all of those who have died in work zones.
The dedication takes place during National Work Zone Awareness Week.
Wednesday is “Wear Orange Day” to honor those who have lost their lives in work zones.
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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to provide travelers with an affordable and non-polluting means of flying without airports, traffic, etc.," said an inventor, from Freedom, Calif., "so I invented the ELECTRIC HELIPLANE. My design could also eliminate bumper to bumper traffic on the freeway."
The patent-granted invention provides a modernized design for an aircraft. In doing so, it offers a more maneuverable and efficient alternative to traditional airplanes. It also helps to reduce pollution and noise and it saves time by enabling you to leave from home instead of from the airport. The invention features a safe, quiet and cost-effective design that is easy to operate so it is ideal for the flight industry.
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-SNF-148, 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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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African former track star Oscar Pistorius has met with the father of Reeva Steenkamp, the woman he shot to death in 2013, as part of his parole process, the Steenkamp’s family lawyer told The Associated Press on Friday.
Lawyer Tania Koen said in a text message that Pistorius and Barry Steenkamp met face-to-face on June 22 as part of what’s known in South Africa as a victim-offender dialogue. It gives victims of crimes or their relatives a chance to meet with the offenders, if they choose to, before the offender can be eligible for parole.
Koen confirmed the meeting but declined to give any more details. She wrote in her message: “The dialogue is a private and confidential matter, hence we ask that our clients’ privacy be respected.”
Pistorius, once a double-amputee track star who made history by running at the Olympics, became eligible for parole last year, eight years after killing his girlfriend in his home in the South African capital, Pretoria. Pistorius, who is now 35, was ultimately convicted of murder in 2015 after a long and dramatic trial and numerous appeals. He was sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison.
He has served most of his sentence at a prison in Pretoria but was moved to a facility in the southern city of Gqeberha, the Steenkamps’ home town, ahead of the meeting with Barry Steenkamp.
A parole hearing for Pistorius was scheduled for last year but it was canceled because he hadn’t yet met with Steenkamp’s parents.
In South Africa, those convicted of a serious crime must serve at least half their sentence before they are eligible for parole. Pistorius had already served time in jail after being initially convicted of culpable homicide — a charge similar to manslaughter — before an appeal by prosecutors resulted in that being overturned and him being convicted of murder.
Pistorius must still attend a parole hearing, where department of corrections officials will decide if he should be released early. Pistorius’ lawyer, Julian Knight, said last year that he had been “a model prisoner” and met the requirements for parole.
Pistorius was born with a congenital condition that led to both his legs being amputated below the knee when he was a baby. He became a multiple Paralympic sprinting champion running on carbon-fiber blades, and even qualified to compete against the world’s best able-bodied athletes at the 2012 London Olympics.
But his image as one of the most inspiring figures in sports was shattered when he shot the 29-year-old Steenkamp multiple times through a toilet door in his house in the early hours of Valentine’s Day 2013. He claimed he mistook her for a dangerous intruder but was convicted of a charge comparable to second-degree murder because he acted so recklessly by firing through the toilet door with his 9mm pistol.
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LAVAL, QC, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. ("Neptune" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, announced today that it has applied and received approval for a voluntary delisting of its common shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"). The delisting from the TSX will not affect the Company's listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market (the "Nasdaq").
The Company believes that the trading volume of its shares on the TSX no longer justifies the expense and administrative efforts associated with maintaining this listing, especially given Neptune's listing on the Nasdaq. The Company also believes Nasdaq provides its shareholders with sufficient liquidity, and the cost savings from the elimination of TSX listing fees and associated professional fees, as well as the savings in time and effort of management required to maintain a dual listing, can be redirected to further advancing the business of the Company. Neptune anticipates that its common shares will be delisted from the TSX at the close of trading on August 15, 2022.
Following delisting from the TSX, Neptune's shareholders can trade their common shares through their brokers on Nasdaq. As most brokers in Canada, including many discount and online brokers, have the ability to buy and sell securities listed on Nasdaq, Neptune's Nasdaq listing will continue to provide shareholders with the same accessibility to trade the Company's common shares. Shareholders holding shares in Canadian brokerage accounts should contact their brokers to confirm how to trade Neptune's shares on the Nasdaq.
Pursuant to Section 720(b)(i) of the TSX Company Manual, shareholder approval is not required with regards to the voluntary delisting as an alternative market for the shares will exist on Nasdaq.
Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of Neptune to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms "believes", "belief", "expects", "intends", "projects", "anticipates", "will", "should" or "plans" to be uncertain and forward-looking. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect management's expectations or beliefs regarding future events including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the anticipated benefits of delisting from the TSX as well as future results, the accessibility of and ability to trade the Company's common shares on the Nasdaq, and the anticipated continued listing of the Company's common shares on the Nasdaq. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information" section contained in Neptune's latest Annual Information Form, which also forms part of Neptune's latest annual report on Form 40-F, and which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. All forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Neptune does not undertake to update any such forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Neither NASDAQ nor the Toronto Stock Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Neptune is a diversified health and wellness company with a mission to redefine health and wellness. Neptune is focused on building a portfolio of high quality, affordable consumer products in response to long-term secular trends and market demand for natural, plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands. The Company utilizes a highly flexible, cost-efficient manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure that can be scaled to quickly adapt to consumer demand and bring new products to market through its mass retail partners and e-commerce channels. For additional information, please visit: https://neptunewellness.com/.
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(NerdWallet) – More U.S. workers than ever hold a graduate degree. Years of intensifying job requirements and headlines declaring a master’s “the new bachelor’s degree” nudged a record number of students into grad school.
And yet more well-paying jobs no longer require a college degree at all. In this tight labor market, do college grads need a master’s degree to compete? Maybe not.
“We have all reduced our almost obsession with the master’s degree,” says Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO and president of the Society for Human Resource Management.
Anecdotal and statistical evidence shows employers were already pulling back degree requirements even before the pandemic: Data from a job market analysis done by the Burning Glass Institute show a reduction in middle-skills and high-skills requirements — jobs that require more education than a high school diploma — from 2017 to 2019.
If fewer employers are requiring grad degrees to gain entrance to good jobs, prospective students should assess whether advanced degrees are worth taking on debt.
Some fields still require advanced degrees
Advanced degrees are still the key to entering certain professions: Medicine, law and teaching come to mind. In other fields, as long as you can convey you have the skills an employer is looking for, you can get a job without an advanced degree, says Brad Hershbein, senior economist and deputy director of research for the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Advanced degrees could hedge against a recession
Employers are likely reducing education requirements to fill slots, which can be difficult in a tight labor market like this one, experts say. But that doesn’t mean it will last.
“Nobody can quite explain what we’re going through now; I think everyone thinks it’s temporary,” says Gordon Lafer, a professor in the Labor Education & Research Center at the University of Oregon.
Holding an advanced degree could provide a safeguard for the future. If the economic tide turns, Taylor says, the degree becomes a differentiator.
Advanced degrees tend to correlate with lower unemployment rates compared with bachelor’s or associate degrees. But generally, any degree acts as a buffer against unemployment.
During the Great Recession, those with bachelor’s degrees and higher were more likely to keep their jobs, according to 2014 research by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. The same goes for job retention during the early days of the pandemic, according to June 2020 data from The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Graduate programs don’t always pay off
What consumers need is data that show program-specific outcomes like graduates’ employment rates and average salaries. These are woefully difficult to find. For example, the College Scorecard, a data tool from the U.S. Department of Education, which provides information on outcomes like graduation rates and post-graduate salaries, doesn’t include graduate-level data by major.
The lack of transparency makes it harder for prospective students to make an informed decision. And that could lead some to end up with debt they’re unable to repay.
“Not everyone realizes there’s a risk that it’s a bad financial investment,” says Hershbein.
Graduate loan debt has reached an all-time high, according to data from the federal government and think tanks like the Center for American Progress and Brookings. Unlike undergraduate loans, which have stricter limits on the amount of debt students can take on annually, federal Grad PLUS and private graduate loans allow students to borrow up to the cost of attendance, so it’s easier to rack up debt.
Your earnings after attaining a grad degree will largely depend on your field and employer. Outcomes in some fields are easier to predict than in others, says Hershbein.
“Teachers’ master’s degrees are carefully calibrated; based on union contracts they know what the pay is going to be,” says Hershbein. But outcomes for master’s in areas like public policy or fine arts are more of an unknown, he adds.
Master’s programs are not all equal
Where you get your degree also matters. “If you’re getting an online master’s degree from the University of Phoenix it will pay off less than a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania,” Hershbein says.
Taylor says the nature of remote learning during the pandemic erased some of the bias around online programs, but employer preference is still skewed toward degrees from elite colleges.
“I think we have to be honest with ourselves: There’s always an elitism that plays itself into the hiring process,” says Taylor.
For graduate students, attending a highly selective university might help them make professional connections to more easily get a job. And grad programs are “cash cows” for universities, says Hershbein. Universities count on the prestige of their undergraduate degrees to attract graduate students into expensive programs.
Students then rack up exorbitant debt for degrees that might not pay off.
An estimated 40% of master’s degree programs do not pay off at all, according to February 2022 data from the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, a nonprofit think tank.
The uncertainty means prospective students will need to do some legwork to prevent graduate school from harming their finances more than it helps their employment prospects. That means graduate applicants should:
- Start with the graduate program costs on a school’s website.
- Search earnings and entry-level degree requirements for occupations using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
- Scour other tools that list program types and outcomes by degree level including the Wall Street Journal and the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce.
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