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Top honors earned in both 2022 SC Awards and 2022 CRN Annual Report Card
CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced today that it is recognized as an innovator with two prestigious awards for email protection in the 2022 SC Awards and for data protection in the 2022 CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) Awards.
2022 SC Awards
Barracuda Email Protection has been recognized as the winner of the Email Protection category in the 2022 SC Awards. Now in its 25th year, the SC Awards are cybersecurity's most prestigious and competitive program. Winners are recognized for outstanding solutions, organizations, and people driving innovation and success in information security.
Barracuda Email Protection is a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution that delivers API-based inbox defense, phishing protection, incident response, gateway defense, data protection, and compliance capabilities.
"We're thrilled that our solutions were named the best in the Email Protection category this year," said Don MacLennan, SVP of Engineering and Product Management, Email Protection, at Barracuda. "This win recognizes the value of our solutions, including our advanced ML capabilities, which enable our customers to fully automate detection and remediation. At Barracuda, it's our mission to deliver innovative security products that are easy to by, deploy, and use, and we see this award as a sign we are delivering on that."
The 2022 SC Awards received a record 800 entries across 38 categories — a 21% increase over 2021. Entries for the SC Awards were judged by a panel of industry leaders, from sectors including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, consulting, and education, among others.
2022 CRN Annual Report Card
Barracuda was named the overall winner in the Data Protection Software category of CRN's 2022 Annual Report Card award. This award honors the industry's top technology vendors for success in providing high levels of satisfaction for channel partners through innovative products, services, and partner programs. Barracuda not only earned the highest score overall in the category, but also swept the four subcategories: Product Innovation, Support, Partnership, Managed & Cloud Services.
With 37 years of history, CRN's ARC Awards recognize best-in-class vendors that are devoted to boosting IT channel growth through innovation in technology and partner strategy. Through the ARC Awards — known as one of the most prestigious honors in the IT industry — solution providers offer key feedback that commends technology manufacturers for designing channel-friendly product offerings, developing strong partner programs, and building long-term successful relationships with solution providers.
This win recognizes both Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup and Barracuda Backup. Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup provides easy-to-use, cloud-native backup for Microsoft 365 data. Barracuda Backup combines storage, software, and inline deduplication, to ensure data is protected against loss no matter what happens.
"We're honored by this recognition, and it is especially meaningful because it is based on input from channel partners," said Bill Fitzgerald, VP, Channel Sales, Americas. "I'd like to express my sincere thanks to all channel partners that participated in the CRN survey."
The ARC Awards are based on an invitation-only research survey conducted by The Channel Company. Responses from 3,000 solution providers across North America were evaluated in this year's survey, rating 82 vendor partners across four criteria: product innovation, support, partnership, and managed cloud services. Scores were awarded in 25 major product categories in technology areas that are critical to channel partner success.
About Barracuda
At Barracuda we strive to make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-first, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data, and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers' journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level. For more information, visit barracuda.com.
Barracuda Networks, Barracuda and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
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Barracuda Networks, Inc.
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NEW YORK, June 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN, NETE) between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Mullen securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Mullen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5459 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Mullen overstates its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstates its deals with business partners, including Qiantu Motors; (3) Mullen overstates its battery technology and capabilities; (4) Mullen overstates its ability to sell its branded products; (5) Net Element did not conduct proper due diligence into Mullen Technologies; (6) the Dragonfly K50 was not (solely) delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (7) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Mullen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5459 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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TORONTO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropical Forest Products has announced that its premium Black Label™ brand of Ipe and other tropical hardwoods will expand distribution in the upper Midwest and Southeast through a partnership with Weekes Forest Products, based in St. Paul, Minn. Weekes will distribute the full line of Black Label products through its seven distribution centers.
Dedicated to sustainability, all Black Label hardwoods are carefully and 100% legally sourced from South America. Taking into account the age, size and productive wellbeing of the forest, trees used to produce Black Label's lumber are methodically chosen and harvested. The brand's lumber portfolio consists of Ipe, Cumaru, Jatoba, Garapa, Angelim and Tigerwood, with a variety of applications ranging from decking, cladding and ceilings to timber sizes and architectural millwork.
"The Black Label brand offers its customers above architectural grade lumber to achieve their vision," said Brian Lotz, Technical Director for Tropical Forest Products. "Expanding our distribution network with Weekes Forest Products will help us meet rising industry demand for certified sustainable tropical hardwoods."
"Weekes is excited to offer Black Label's curated lumber collection," said John H. Lesher - Regional Vice President, Weekes Forest Products. "The addition of Black Label to our product line will provide our customers with beautiful lumber options for any application."
The brand sets a new level of quality for the industry with impeccable strength and impressive performance in every product, thanks to Black Label's kiln-dried process. To earn the name Black Label, every board and hardware accessory must be Premium Architectural Grade or above.
Black Label provides a complete marketing and promotional support program along with a very strong online presence, all with the dealer, contractor, architect, designer and homeowner in mind. Learn more about the superior line of Black Label tropical woods and accessory products at https://blacklabelwood.com. Learn more about Tropical Forest Products at https://WeAreTropical.com or call 905-672-8000.
About Weekes Forest Products
Founded in 1978, Weekes Forest Products is a leading distributor of specialty building materials, commodity and MSR lumber, Engineered Wood Components, and industrial materials. Each of these product groups are supported by our team of experienced specialists, who are considered the best in the industry. Learn more about Weekes Forest Products by visiting www.weekesforest.com or call 651-644-9807.
About Tropical Forest Products
Tropical Forest Products, a leading hardwood distributor that operates throughout the United States and Canada, was founded with the belief that acquiring lumber of superior quality should be easy and ethical. Its team is made up of passionate people who love everything about forests and their survival. Tropical strives to meet every client's need with quality lumber, deliver products on time, maintain commitment to client service, and maintain the best prices in the market.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for June 2022 show that home prices continue to increase across the United States. More than 27 years of history are available for the data series and can be accessed in full by going to https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/index-family/indicators/sp-corelogic-case-shiller/.
YEAR-OVER-YEAR
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported an 18.0% annual gain in June, down from 19.9% in the previous month. The 10-City Composite annual increase came in at 17.4%, down from 19.1% in the previous month. The 20-City Composite posted an 18.6% year-over-year gain, down from 20.5% in the previous month.
Tampa, Miami, and Dallas reported the highest year-over-year gains among the 20 cities in June. Tampa led the way with a 35.0% year-over-year price increase, followed by Miami in second with a 33.0% increase, and Dallas in third with a 28.2% increase. Only one of the 20 cities reported higher price increases in the year ending June 2022 versus the year ending May 2022.
MONTH-OVER-MONTH
Before seasonal adjustment, the U.S. National Index posted a 0.6% month-over-month increase in June, while the 10-City and 20-City Composites both posted increases of 0.4%.
After seasonal adjustment, the U.S. National Index posted a month-over-month increase of 0.3%, and the 10-City and 20-City Composites posted increases of 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively.
In June, 13 cities reported increases before and after seasonal adjustments.
ANALYSIS
"The deceleration in U.S. housing prices that we began to observe several months ago continued in June 2022, as the National Composite Index rose by 18.0% on a year-over-year basis," says Craig J. Lazzara, Managing Director at S&P DJI. "Relative to May's 19.9% gain (and April's 20.6%), prices are clearly increasing at a slower rate. This pattern is consistent with our 10-City Composite (up 17.4% in June vs. 19.1% in May) and our 20-City Composite (up 18.6% in June vs. 20.5% in May). It's important to bear in mind that deceleration and decline are two entirely different things, and that prices are still rising at a robust clip. June's growth rates for all three composites are at or above the 95th percentile of historical experience. For the first six months of 2022, in fact, the National Composite is up 10.6%. In the last 35 years, only four complete years have witnessed increases that large.
"The market's strength continues to be broadly based, as all 20 cities recorded double-digit price increases for the 12 months ended in June. In 19 out of 20 cases, however, June's reading was less than May's, showing the impact of deceleration at the regional level. Tampa (+35.0%) was the fastest growing city for the fourth consecutive month, with Miami (+33.0%) and Dallas (+28.2%) holding on to silver and bronze positions. Prices continued strongest in the Southeast (+29.6%) and South (+29.3%).
"We've noted previously that mortgage financing has become more expensive as the Federal Reserve ratchets up interest rates, a process that continued as our June data were gathered. As the macroeconomic environment continues to be challenging, home prices may well continue to decelerate."
SUPPORTING DATA
Table 1 below shows the housing boom/bust peaks and troughs for the three composites along with the current levels and percentage changes from the peaks and troughs.
Table 2 below summarizes the results for June 2022. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices could be revised for the prior 24 months, based on the receipt of additional source data.
Table 3 below shows a summary of the monthly changes using the seasonally adjusted (SA) and non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) data. Since its launch in early 2006, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices have published, and the markets have followed and reported on, the non-seasonally adjusted data set used in the headline indices. For analytical purposes, S&P Dow Jones Indices publishes a seasonally adjusted data set covered in the headline indices, as well as for the 17 of 20 markets with tiered price indices and the five condo markets that are tracked.
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S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/.
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S&P Dow Jones Indices' interactive blog, IndexologyBlog.com, delivers real-time commentary and analysis from industry experts across S&P Global on a wide-range of topics impacting residential home prices, homebuilding and mortgage financing in the United States. Readers and viewers can visit the blog at www.indexologyblog.com, where feedback and commentary are welcomed and encouraged.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices are published on the last Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am ET. They are constructed to accurately track the price path of typical single-family homes located in each metropolitan area provided. Each index combines matched price pairs for thousands of individual houses from the available universe of arms-length sales data. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index tracks the value of single-family housing within the United States. The index is a composite of single-family home price indices for the nine U.S. Census divisions and is calculated quarterly. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 10-City Composite Home Price Index is a value-weighted average of the 10 original metro area indices. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Home Price Index is a value-weighted average of the 20 metro area indices. The indices have a base value of 100 in January 2000; thus, for example, a current index value of 150 translates to a 50% appreciation rate since January 2000 for a typical home located within the subject market.
These indices are generated and published under agreements between S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic, Inc.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices are produced by CoreLogic, Inc. In addition to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, CoreLogic also offers home price index sets covering thousands of zip codes, counties, metro areas, and state markets. The indices, published by S&P Dow Jones Indices, represent just a small subset of the broader data available through CoreLogic.
Case-Shiller® and CoreLogic® are trademarks of CoreLogic Case-Shiller, LLC or its affiliates or subsidiaries ("CoreLogic") and have been licensed for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices. None of the financial products based on indices produced by CoreLogic or its predecessors in interest are sponsored, sold, or promoted by CoreLogic, and neither CoreLogic nor any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or predecessors in interest makes any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products.
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- BCG to acquire Quantis to further strengthen climate and sustainability (C&S) expertise and transformation capability
- Quantis currently helps global companies to better understand their climate, biodiversity, water, land, and plastics footprints; and develops and delivers bespoke strategies to align with the planet's boundaries
- Together, BCG and Quantis will lead the global transformation toward a new planetary economy in which business gives nature a seat at the table
BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the leading global strategy consultancy has announced a deal to acquire Quantis, a pioneering environmental sustainability consultancy guiding many of the world's largest organizations on their sustainability transformation. The parties expect the acquisition to close later this month.
Quantis was founded in 2006 and has since grown to more than 250 environmental experts and transformation specialists primarily based in Europe and the US. The global consultancy has a proven track record of implementing a science-based, systems-level approach to accelerate sustainable business transformation to operate within planetary boundaries1. Quantis is recognized for driving innovative solutions to critical and diverse environmental challenges, from climate change and biodiversity loss to water scarcity, deforestation, and plastics pollution. Quantis will operate as a standalone business unit within BCG and will retain its brand and leadership team.
"Bringing together Quantis and BCG is an exciting step in strengthening our ability to help clients protect our planet and transform sustainably," said Christoph Schweizer, BCG CEO. "Many of the CEOs I speak to want to take action but are looking for the kind of deep expertise our Quantis team offers to solve their complex problems. I am proud to welcome this accomplished and passionate team to BCG."
"Combining BCG's extensive industry knowledge and transformation capability with Quantis' deep scientific expertise and solid sustainability reputation will create an unstoppable force to drive the shift from business as usual to business at its best," said Dimitri Caudrelier, Quantis CEO. "The stakes for our planet have never been higher. This deal will enable us to take a critical leap towards achieving our vision for a new planetary economy. I am also thrilled about the opportunities it will create for Quantisians to raise their level of impact and grow professionally. Uniting with BCG will enable us to fast-track the science-driven sustainable transformation to which Quantis has been unwaveringly committed since our start."
"In the face of ever-pressing environmental challenges, we keep investing boldly in our climate and sustainability market leadership," said Schweizer. "In addition to strengthening BCG with the acquisition of Quantis, we plan to recruit thousands more climate and sustainability experts over the coming years and continuing to expand our network of partners."
BCG was recently announced as the exclusive consulting partner for COP27, being held in Egypt in November, providing analytical capabilities and industry insights from its extensive experience helping companies, governments, and multilateral organizations accelerate their climate and sustainability journey. BCG's support for COP27 complements its longstanding support for the global climate agenda through partnerships with the World Economic Forum, UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, successive COP presidencies, SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative), CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, and First Movers Coalition.
Media Contacts:
BCG: Brian Bannister, +44 7919 393753, bannister.brian@bcg.com
Quantis: Johanna Steves, +33 6 58 65 02 66, johanna.steves@quantis-intl.com
About Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders—empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact.
Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fueled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place.
About Quantis
Quantis is a global sustainability consultancy pioneering approaches to solve critical environmental challenges. The group partners with leading organizations who are serious about reducing their environmental impacts to future-proof their businesses and prosper in a new planetary economy. Quantis' unique approach combines deep environmental expertise, strategic business knowledge, and enterprise transformation skills to help organizations shape policies, practices and business models that align with the planet's capacity while building resilience, unlocking innovation, and optimizing performance.
With offices in the US, France, Switzerland, Germany and Italy and clients around the world, Quantis is a key partner in inspiring sustainable change on a global scale.
Discover Quantis at www.quantis.com
1 The planetary boundaries concept was developed by the Stockholm Resilience Center to define the environmental limits for human activities across key dimensions of climate change, biosphere integrity, land-system change, biogeochemical flows, and fresh or "green water."
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Give your home modern farmhouse flair with these Gaines-inspired furnishings
Chip and Joanna Gaines have amassed quite the following for flipping, remodeling and redecorating homes. Their HGTV show “Fixer Upper” has been a hit since 2013, and the news that it will start streaming on HBO Max in September has excited many people.
Through “Fixer Upper” and their other home improvement content, the Gaines have made modern farmhouse decor one of the more popular trends in home design. So if you’ve wanted to incorporate some updated rustic furnishings in your home decor, here are some Gaines-inspired decor pieces that can help recreate that farmhouse-chic vibe for your house.
Who are Chip and Joanna Gaines?
Chip and Joanna Gaines are a married couple that has owned a flipping and remodeling business, Magnolia Homes, for over 15 years. Chip works as a contractor, handling the remodeling projects, while Joanna uses her keen eye for design to decorate the homes. They’ve made modern farmhouse decor extremely trendy, so their projects often feature white or light neutral colors, reclaimed wood, metals, pottery and baskets that create a clean contemporary country look.
With this expertise, the Gaines have starred in “Fixer Upper” on HGTV, a show that pairs the couple with clients buying and remodeling homes. In 2020, they also started their own cable network, Magnolia Network, and partnered with Discovery+ to stream the network’s programs.
But earlier this year, Discovery merged with WarnerMedia, which owns HBO. So starting in September, “Fixer Upper” and other select titles from Magnolia Network will be streaming on HBO Max. WarnerMedia plans to merge Discovery+ and HBO Max offerings fully by 2025, so eventually, all the Gaines’ programs will be available through HBO Max.
Best Gaines-inspired home decor pieces
Furniture
Wahson Mid-Century Armchair with Wood Frame
This comfy lounge chair features thick linen upholstery and high-quality foam cushioning. The fabric is easy to spot clean and comes in a neutral beige to work with any color palette. The chair’s solid wood frame can also hold up to 350 pounds. Sold by Amazon
This farmhouse-inspired TV stand has two sliding barn doors at the front to provide concealed storage. It also includes three adjustable shelves and has cable-management holes to prevent your wires from getting tangled. Sold by Amazon
Walker Edison Sedalia Modern Farmhouse Side Table
This rustic faux-wood table features metal X’s at the side to combine the farmhouse aesthetic with modern, industrial details. Its top surface holds up to 75 pounds, while the bottom shelf can handle up to 50 pounds. It’s also versatile enough to work well as an end table in your living room or a nightstand in the bedroom. Sold by Amazon
Rugs, pillows and throws
Nuloom Rigo Hand Woven Farmhouse Jute Area Rug
Made of 100% jute, this area rug offers plenty of rustic charm. It also holds up well to regular traffic and is easy to spot clean. It’s available in multiple sizes and shapes, too. Sold by Amazon
Peshtemania Luxury Boho Throw Blanket
This handmade throw is extremely soft and features a lovely tassel trim. You can throw it over the back of your sofa or the arm of a chair to add some personality to your living room. The black-and-white pattern also pairs well with most color palettes. Sold by Amazon
Hckot Grey-and-Beige Patchwork Farmhouse Throw Pillow Covers
This set includes two pillow covers with a mismatched striped pattern that offers plenty of farmhouse charm. The backs of the covers are solid, though, so you can flip them around to change the look. The hidden zippers make it easy to remove the covers for cleaning, too. Sold by Amazon
Wreaths and plants
Overstock Eva Magnolia Leaf Wreath
This 26-inch wreath can add a touch of natural greenery to your front door or any wall in your home. The leaves are vinyl acetate, which is highly durable and can last for years. The wreath includes a reusable storage box, too, so you can keep it safe when you’re not displaying it. Sold by Amazon
Der Rose 3-Pack Mini Potted Plants
These mini artificial plants feature leaves made of durable but realistic-looking plastic. The plants all measure under 10 inches in height, so they can fit in many spots around the house. Best of all, they don’t require any maintenance other than light dusting from time to time. Sold by Amazon
This lovely artificial lavender wreath is the perfect way to welcome guests to your home. The leaves have a protective UV coating to prevent fading in the sun, so it works well for the front door. You can also hang it on interior walls for a pop of color. Sold by Amazon
Wall decor
Wall26 Blue Forest Tree leaf Framed Canvas Print
This simple rustic artwork is the perfect addition to your kitchen, bedroom, living room or entryway. It’s printed on the canvas with industry-standard high-quality ink to provide a sharp, clear image. You can choose from a natural, black or white frame, too. Sold by Amazon
Stratton Home Decor Farmhouse Chalkboard Wall Decor
This charming wall-mounted chalkboard makes a lovely decoration for a modern farmhouse kitchen. You can use it to keep track of your shopping lists or just write messages to the rest of the family. It’s handmade and arrives ready to hang right out of the box. Sold by Macy’s and Home Depot
Dingdong Art Abstract Geometric Mountains Artwork Landscape Murals
This set of three premium canvases depicts an abstract sunset behind the mountains. The wooden frames are highly durable and have a hook at the back for easy hanging. The ink is also waterproof, so the paintings won’t fade over time. Sold by Amazon
Shelves and storage
Mark One Home Goods Rustic Farmhouse Floating Wood Shelves
These floating shelves are made of real pine wood and feature a rustic finish. Each shelf can hold up to 25 pounds, making them ideal for displaying books, plants, picture frames and more. They also include all the mounting hardware and fasteners, so they’re easy to install. Sold by Amazon
La Jolie Muse Rope Basket Woven Storage Basket
Featuring fun macrame tassels, this basket is ideal for storage anywhere in the house. It has two handles for easy carrying from room to room and even folds when not in use. The pure cotton material is soft and won’t irritate the skin, either. Sold by Amazon
Darvish and Saints Rustic Wooden Decorative Nesting Crates
These storage crates are functional and add a rustic decorative element to any room. The front panels feature a burlap material that provides striking texture, and the low profile design makes it easy to put them away when not in use. Sold by Amazon
Vases and decorative items
This set includes three ceramic vases with a distressed off-white finish. They come in small, medium and large sizes and can fit anywhere from your mantle to a tabletop. They work well as vases for faux flowers, but they also look beautiful when empty. Sold by Amazon
This handmade crochet runner is made of 100% natural cotton and features an off-white and tan striped design. It’s available in two lengths, depending on how large your table is and has tassels at the ends for added visual interest. Sold by Amazon
Lamps and candles
Sweet Water Decor Farmhouse Candle
This soy-scented candle comes in a stoneware jar labeled with the scent. The farmhouse fragrance features notes of orange, apple, cinnamon, vanilla and clove for a warm, inviting aroma that welcomes guests to your home. It can burn for 60 hours or more, too. Sold by Amazon
Rosemary Lane Wood Farmhouse Candlestick Holders
This candlestick set includes three candle holders in varying sizes. They’re made of wood and aluminum and feature a fun rustic finish. They form an ideal grouping for a mantle or console table. Sold by Macy’s
Regency Hill Glenn Farmhouse Rustic Table Lamp
The base of these lamps is made of durable resin that resembles ceramic. They also have a rich terra cotta finish that captures that chic modern farmhouse vibe. The shades have a tapered drum shape that can fit in most spaces, too. Sold by Amazon
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HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition"), a multi-national epigenetics company, has appointed Diagnostic Oncology CRO, LLC ("DXOCRO") to undertake development and clinical validation studies for its Nu.Q® product portfolio in the United States.
DXOCRO will conduct large-scale finding studies across multiple sites in the U.S. using Volition's Nu.Q® NETs and Nu.Q® Cancer tests to determine clinical utility in sepsis and cancer. Volition anticipates that subsequent studies will investigate the chosen intended use claims of the tests, with the objective to gain clearance, authorization, or approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") and allow the tests to be marketed in the U.S.
Sharon Ballesteros, U.S. Head of Quality and Development Process at Volition, said: "DXOCRO is a leading contract research organization specializing in the commercialization of diagnostic biomarker technologies. They are an ideal partner for us as we develop our FDA strategy in the United States.
"DXOCRO will spearhead both our clinical product development and our regulatory program in the United States, and seek to establish clinical utility for our Nu.Q® products. Through multi-site development studies, they will help us demonstrate how our Nucleosomics™ technology can directly benefit patients and support our application to the FDA's Breakthrough Devices Program and a Pre-submission anticipated in 2023."
Thomas Soriano, President and Chief Executive of DXOCRO, said: "We're delighted to be working with Volition, providing support and acting as the company's regulatory and clinical affairs team in the U.S. Volition's technology has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes in those diagnosed with sepsis or cancer. Through the conduct of Volition's clinical validation studies, we hope to validate a broad range of potential Nu.Q® products and support Volition's U.S. commercialization strategy."
Volition is developing simple, easy-to-use, cost-effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including cancer in both humans and animals. For more information about Volition's Nu.Q® technology go to: www.volition.com
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential to not only prolong the life of patients but also improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics™, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid - an indication that disease is present. Volition is primarily focused on human diagnostics and monitoring but also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics and monitoring.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in Belgium, with an innovation laboratory and office in the U.S. and additional offices in London and Singapore.
The contents found at Volition's website address are not incorporated by reference into this document and should not be considered part of this document. The address for Volition's website is included in this document as an inactive textual reference only.
About DXOCRO
Diagnostic Oncology CRO, LLC ("DXOCRO") has been engaged in providing professional services to biotechnology, therapeutic, medical device, and in vitro diagnostic ("IVD") medical device developers and manufacturers, as well as users of such devices such as laboratories since 1997. DXOCRO provides assistance with tactical and strategic issues related to marketing claims, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements, including the design and conduct of clinical studies and trials to developers, manufacturers and users of medical diagnostic devices. DXOCRO's laboratory also provides testing services for novel and existing IVD's. DXOCRO has participated in more than 150 successful 510(k) clearances, de novo authorizations, pre-market approvals, and emergency use authorizations granted by the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). DXOCRO is located in Oxford, Connecticut – United States.
Volition Enquiries:
Louise Batchelor/Debra Daglish, Volition, mediarelations@volition.com +44 (0)7557 774620
DXOCRO Enquiries:
Margaret Haraczkiewicz, mharaczkiewicz@dxocro.com 1.203.941.1430, ext. 100
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A federal judge on Monday rejected a request by Ben & Jerry’s to block a plan by its corporate parent to allow its products to be sold in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank against the wishes of the Vermont ice cream maker’s independent board of directors.
U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter said Ben & Jerry’s failed to show that the decision by London-based consumer goods conglomerate Unilever would hurt Ben and Jerry’s social mission or confuse its customers.
In his three-page decision, Carter said that the harm Ben & Jerry’s was claiming was “too speculative.”
“The products sold in Israel and the West Bank will use no English trademarks, instead displaying new Hebrew and Arabic language Ben & Jerry’s trademarks,” the decision said. “Thus, the products sold in Israel and the West Bank will be dissimilar from other Ben & Jerry’s products, mitigating, if not eliminating, the possibility of reputational harm.”
Ben & Jerry’s spokesman Sean Greenwood said Monday that the company had “no new position for us to share at this time.”
Ben & Jerry’s complaint in the case filed last month outlined the company’s tradition of social activism over its 44-year history, including opposition to U.S. nuclear weapons spending in the 1980s, and in the 1990s, supporting LGBTQ+ rights and farmers.
That activism continued after it was purchased by Unilever in 2000 with the focus on, among other issues, migrant justice and climate change. In the aftermath of the 2020 death of George Floyd, Ben & Jerry’s became an advocate for Black Lives Matter.
Last year Ben & Jerry’s independent board said it was going to stop selling its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, saying the sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians are “inconsistent with our values.”
Earlier this year, Unilever announced that it was selling its business interest in Ben & Jerry’s in Israel to its Israeli licensee, which would market the products with Hebrew and Arabic labels.
In its suit, Ben & Jerry’s argued the move by Unilever “poses a risk” to the integrity of its brand. Ben & Jerry’s also claimed the deal violated the 2000 acquisition agreement that allowed Ben & Jerry’s to continue its progressive social mission independent of business decisions made by Unilever.
An email sent to Unilever was not immediately returned Monday, but the company has said in the past it did have the right to the sale and that, “The deal has already closed.”
While the 2000 acquisition agreement allowed the Ben & Jerry’s board to make decisions about the company’s social mission, it stipulated Unilever would have the final word on financial and operational decisions. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/judge-rules-against-ben-jerrys-in-fight-over-israel-sales/ | 2022-08-23T12:55:48Z |
MENLO PARK, Calif., May 17, 2022 Alfredo Mendez, vice president of experience and inclusion at global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Influencers — U.S. and Canada list. He is one of only 47 professionals recognized for making great strides in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their organizations and communities.
At Robert Half, Mendez harnesses his 18 years of experience in the DEI space to set global strategies and programs that cultivate a culture of growth and belonging for 15,000 employees worldwide. As a first-generation American of Hispanic descent and LGBTQIA+ identity, he recognizes the importance of acknowledging and valuing varied backgrounds, perspectives and approaches to work.
"Since joining Robert Half, Alfredo has raised awareness of DEI issues in our workplace and beyond to drive initiatives that spark positive change," said Lynne Smith, senior vice president of global human resources at Robert Half. "Through his leadership, we have increased the adoption of employee-championed DEI efforts, deployed critical trainings to advance inclusive hiring practices and combat unconscious bias, and earned the reputation as a top employer for diversity."
During his tenure, Mendez has also helped Robert Half achieve several key DEI objectives, including:
- Introducing Employee Network Groups, where 50% of employees have participated in events and programs.
- Building key partnerships with strategic alliances to reach diverse job candidates and provide employees access to training and networking opportunities.
- Developing hiring and retention programs resulting in increased gender and racial diversity at Robert Half.
Read more about Alfredo Mendez and Robert Half's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion on the Robert Half blog.
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. Robert Half offers contract and permanent placement solutions and is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm. Visit roberthalf.com and download the company's award-winning mobile app.
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18-month-old revived after being found unresponsive in swimming pool
Published: Jul. 4, 2022 at 8:58 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
IOWA PARK, Texas (KAUZ/Gray News) – A parent revived an 18-month-old boy who almost drowned in Texas Thursday, according to the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office.
KAUZ reports deputies responded to the Iowa Park Clinic around 9:30 a.m.
Witnesses told authorities the toddler was found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the area.
A parent immediately began CPR before taking the boy to the clinic, according to the sheriff’s office. The 18-month-old was then flown to a children’s hospital.
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(Our Auto Expert) — Jeep has some serious news. We are witnessing history in the form of technology combined with electrification and added capability. Jeep has given us a glimpse of its future. Vowing to go all-electric. They begin in early 2023 in the UK, with the North American roll in 2024. Four models have been selected. Let’s take a peek.
Jeep is going all electric with four distinct models. By 2024 Jeep will introduce Jeep to North America the Jeep Wagoneer S, Jeep Recon, Wrangler 4xe, and the Jeep Avenger, which will be released in 2023 and is going exclusively to the UK market.
For us in the states, we are already anticipating the Wagoneer S. The clean body lines and new posture make the quick Zero to sixty in 3.5 seconds a beautiful sight to watch. With up to 600HP and 400 miles of estimated range.
Following the Wagoneer S, we get the Jeep Recon. This is for you off-road outdoor people. Inspired by the Wrangler, It maintains the authentic open-air design we have all fallen in love with. Fully removable doors and windows with available one-touch power top.
The UK-exclusive all-electric Jeep Avenger is the first all-electric Jeep in Europe. Getting all new tech and infotainment center makes the range of 400 kilometers seem like a breeze to travel.
Jeep has something for everyone, whether you’re in North America or the UK. | https://cw33.com/automotive/did-jeep-just-outpace-ford-bronco-with-the-next-big-thing-in-outdoor-adventure/ | 2022-09-10T14:47:15Z |
Global leader in 4D imaging radar expands investor network on the back of new supply contracts and partnerships.
- Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) helms group of existing investors as well as new backers GLy Capital Management and Atreides Management LP.
- Funding reflects string of recent commercial successes for Vayyar, including deals with Amazon, Piaggio, HCH Ventures and more.
- Israeli semiconductor company is a leading 4D imaging radar supplier in the automotive and senior care sectors, producing affordable sensors that provide detection and tracking in all conditions, while ensuring privacy at all times.
- New funding will allow Vayyar to enhance its Machine and Deep Learning capabilities, accelerate growth across verticals including public safety, medical, robotics and retail, and extend its reach to additional geos.
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vayyar Imaging, a global leader in 4D imaging radar, today announced that it has finalized a USD 108 million Series E financing round led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), bringing the company's total funding to over USD 300 million.
The new round includes first-time Vayyar backers GLy Capital Management and Atreides Management LP, alongside existing investors including KDT, Battery Ventures, Bessemer Ventures, More VC, Regal Four, and Claltech. To support investor outreach in China, Vayyar engaged China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) as its lead financial adviser.
Founded with a vision of detecting early-stage breast cancer using RF technology, Vayyar has since expanded its business into senior care, automotive, retail, public safety and other industries. The company provides solutions powered by its leading-edge system-on-chip, proprietary software stack, and breakthrough Machine Learning algorithms.
In the automotive space, Vayyar manufactures 4D imaging radar-based platforms that transform safety across the in-cabin, ADAS and motorcycle (ARAS) domains. The company's ARAS platform is in mass production for deployment on Piaggio Group's motorbikes, providing exceptional safety for the world's most at-risk road users. Vayyar has also secured supply contracts with automakers from Japan and Vietnam and is in advanced engagements with almost every other OEM and supplier for both in-cabin and ADAS.
In senior care, the company offers Vayyar Care, a unique remote monitoring solution, integrated with the world's leading nurse call systems, that protects the aging population with automatic fall detection and data that drives predictive behavioral analytics. Vayyar recently signed a Joint Venture agreement with Haier subsidiary HCH Ventures, leveraging its senior care technology to address the 4 trillion yuan (625B USD) "silver tech" market in China. Vayyar has also established a large-scale partnership with Amazon for remote health, safety and security monitoring.
"KDT is excited to help further Vayyar's vision to improve the health and safety of people's lives at a global scale," said Brett Chugg, senior managing director of KDT. "Their 4D imaging technology is transforming the medical, smart home, elderly care, and automotive markets here in the U.S. and around the world. We look forward to helping accelerate their continued growth."
After opening new offices in five additional territories, including Japan and China, Vayyar will continue to expand its activities across numerous verticals and introduce a family of Machine Learning-enabled imaging solutions that are being integrated with the world's leading smart building, robotics, retail and public safety solutions.
"We are pleased and proud to progress our partnership with existing investors including KDT, as well as additional backers which are joining forces with us for the first time," said Raviv Melamed, co-founder and CEO of Vayyar Imaging. "During a challenging period for the global economy, this new funding round is a ringing endorsement of our mission and a clear vote of confidence in the strength of our technology and the strategic agility of our organization."
With a strong sales pipeline and a world-class patent portfolio, Vayyar will continue cementing its leadership in core verticals, expanding its activities in additional industries, and increasing its physical presence across the Americas, EMEA and East Asia.
About Koch Disruptive Technologies
Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) is a unique investment firm, partnering with principled entrepreneurs who are building transformative companies. KDT provides a flexible, multi-stage investment approach. KDT works with companies that can help Koch transform its capabilities, disrupt existing businesses or expand into new platforms. KDT is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held companies in the world, with estimated revenues exceeding $125 billion and presence in over 70 countries. KDT helps its partners unlock their full potential by bringing Koch's full capabilities and network to them, structuring unique capital solutions and embracing a long-term, mutual benefit mindset.
About Vayyar Imaging
Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, supplies the world's most advanced radar-on-chip platforms to gather life's essential data, providing solutions for senior care, automotive, security, smart home, robotics, and more, while maintaining privacy at all times. Vayyar's mission is to deliver the next generation of sensing technology that is miniature, affordable, and versatile enough to impact everyone's lives, enabling a safer world.
Visit vayyar.com to learn more.
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2021 Sustainability Report Released
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, released its 2021 Sustainability Report, featuring the company's progress on its renewable energy strategy, innovative green products, supplier sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
"Since we integrated ESG into our company's long-term strategy—alongside business results and operational excellence—our global teams are helping us advance on our sustainability journey," said Ray Scott, Lear President and CEO. "Every day, Lear employees around the world are striving to support our people and communities as we work to make Lear an even better corporate citizen."
After announcing its climate change goals in 2020, Lear developed a robust strategy to help the company achieve 100% renewable energy for electric power consumed at its manufacturing plants by 2030. The goal has already been reached in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom, representing approximately one-half of Lear's electricity use in Europe. To build on this progress, Lear plans to use a combination of methods including partnering with energy utilities to procure renewable energy as well as on-site generation for its remaining global sites.
With three Automotive News PACE Award-winning innovations in 2021, Lear is helping electric vehicles charge faster and drive farther. In fact, six out of eight key E-Systems launches in 2022 will include content on new electric vehicles. By 2026, 4 million electric vehicles are expected to rely on Lear's new high-voltage connection systems as the main battery/vehicle interface. Additionally, Lear's sustainable solutions include lightweight seating structures as well as renewable and recycled materials that divert waste from landfills and support a global circular economy.
To determine the cradle-to-grave sustainability of its products, Lear initiated life cycle assessments on its seating, leather and wire harness products in 2021. In addition, the company published a new product directive to integrate sustainability into its design process.
In 2021, a third party evaluated 1,600 of Lear's production supplier locations on environment, responsible sourcing, ethics, human rights and management. Lear expects to complete assessments of approximately 3,000 of its production suppliers by the end of 2022.
Other major highlights from Lear's 2021 Sustainability Report include:
- Launching the Together We Grow program to provide meaningful development and proactive career management for future diverse leaders.
- Spending $5.1 billion with certified minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned suppliers in the United States in the past decade.
- Renewing its commitment to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact as a signatory participant and to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
- Increasing transparency and enhancing reporting with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations, and in accordance with the Core Requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
To download or view Lear's 2021 Sustainability Report, visit lear.com/sustainability.
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.
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America's Farmers Grow Communities Program Returns to support Organizations that Keep Communities Thriving
- Now through Nov. 1, Bayer Fund's America's Farmers Grow Communities program encourages eligible farmers to enroll for the chance to direct $5,000 donations to local eligible nonprofits, schools or ag programs.
- America's Farmers programs have awarded $65 million to thousands of nonprofits, schools and ag students across rural America since its inception in 2010.
- To enroll for a chance to direct a donation, farmers can visit www.AmericasFarmers.com or call 1-877-267-3332 toll-free.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer Fund's America's Farmers Grow Communities program is once again teaming up with farmers across the country to find and fund the organizations and institutions that keep their communities thriving. From August 1 to November 1, eligible farmers can enroll for the chance to direct a $5,000 donation to a local eligible nonprofit organization, school or youth agriculture program.
Since its inception in 2010, America's Farmers initiatives have awarded more than $65 million to thousands of schools and nonprofit organizations across the country. Farmers have played a key role in identifying and directing funds to programs and organizations that contribute to their communities' health and vibrancy, such as food banks, schools and agriculture programs.
"Grow Communities is a special program because we work closely with farmers to find and fund nonprofit organizations that make a positive impact in their communities," said Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund President. "Every year, we hear from farmers and Grow Communities recipients who tell us the dollars are making a difference. Because of this feedback, the Bayer Fund team is excited to continue to help strengthen rural communities through this program."
Farmers are eligible to enroll in Grow Communities if they are 21 years of age or older and are actively engaged in farming at least 250 acres of any crop. To enroll in or learn more about Grow Communities, including program eligibility and rules, farmers can visit www.AmericasFarmers.com or call 1-877-267-3332 toll-free. Winners will be announced February 2023.
America's Farmers, sponsored by Bayer Fund, is focused on strengthening rural America through community outreach programs that partner with farmers to make an impact in communities where farmers live and work. The programs have given more than $65 million to rural America since 2010.
Bayer Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where Bayer customers and employees live and work by providing funding for food and nutrition, education and community development projects.
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WU’s Holaday named MIAA COY, Ginter tabbed POY
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn softball swept the MIAA’s top honors Wednesday.
The league named head coach Brenda Holaday its Coach of the Year, while sophomore pitcher/outfielder Jaycee Ginter earned the nod as Player of the Year.
Six Ichabods earned all-conference honors: Ginter, Marrit Mead and Ashton Friend (First Team), Paige Robbins (Second Team), and Hadley Kerschen and Autymn Schreiner (Honorable Mention).
Six Emporia State players made the list: Brittanie Shepherd and Maddy Broxterman (Second Team), and Sydney Righi, Lexi Williams, Alexis Dail and Josie Harrison (Honorable Mention).
The No. 23 Ichabods will open the MIAA Tournament against Emporia State at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Edmond, Oklahoma.
2022 MIAA Softball Awards
Player of the Year: Jaycee Ginter, Utility/Pitcher - Washburn
Defensive Player of the Year: Brighton Gilbert, Shortstop – Central Oklahoma
Pitcher of the Year: Andrea Morales – Rogers State*
Freshman of the Year: Abbey Rogers, Catcher – Rogers State
Coach of the Year: Brenda Holaday – Washburn
2022 All-MIAA Softball Teams
First-Team
Pitcher: Kylee Lynch – Central Oklahoma
Pitcher: Andrea Morales – Rogers State
Catcher: Amelya Huggins – Central Oklahoma
First Base: Paxtyn Hayes – Pittsburg State
Second Base: Taylor Lambert – Pittsburg State
Shortstop: Brighton Gilbert – Central Oklahoma
Third Base: Marrit Mead - Washburn
Outfield: Jacee Minter – Central Oklahoma
Outfield: Yazmin Vargas – Missouri Southern
Outfield: Carlee Liesch – Nebraska Kearney
Designated Player: Ashton Friend - Washburn
Utility/Pitcher: Jaycee Ginter – Washburn
Utility/Non-Pitcher: Leighton Withers – Missouri Southern
Second-Team
Pitcher: Sydney Rader – Missouri Western
Pitcher: M’Kayla Hillman – Rogers State
Catcher: Madison Szymanski – Pittsburg State
Catcher: Abbey Rogers – Rogers State
First Base: Elexis Watson – Rogers State
Second Base: Sydni Hawkins – Missouri Western
Shortstop: Josie Tofpi – Missouri Southern
Third Base: Shayla Harper – Central Oklahoma
Outfield: Lexy Dobson – Central Oklahoma
Outfield: Brittanie Shepherd – Emporia State
Outfield: Kianna Pellegrino – Pittsburg State
Outfield: Paige Robbins - Washburn
Designated Player: Maddy Broxterman – Emporia State
Designated Player: Bridgett Morales – Rogers State
Utility/Pitcher: Kara Amos – Missouri Southern
Utility/Non-Pitcher: Shayleigh Odom – Central Oklahoma
Gold Glove Team
Pitcher: Kara Amos – Missouri Southern
Catcher: Amelya Huggins – Central Oklahoma
First Base: Elexis Watson – Rogers State
Second Base: Tarin Dubler – Central Oklahoma
Shortstop: Brighton Gilbert – Central Oklahoma
Third Base: Marrit Mead – Washburn
Outfield: Peyton Corrigan – Central Missouri
Outfield: Jacee Minter – Central Oklahoma
Outfield: Lexy Dobson – Central Oklahoma
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MEGI) today announced the Fund's monthly distributions for September 2022 of $0.1083 per common share. The distribution reflects an annualized distribution rate of 6.5% based on a $20.00 per share initial public offering (IPO) price.
Dividend Distribution Schedule:
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Distribution Policy.
Future earnings of the Fund cannot be guaranteed, and the Fund's distribution policy is subject to change. For more information on the Fund, please visit the Fund's website here.
The Fund's monthly distribution is set by its Board of Trustees. The Board reviews the Fund's distribution on a quarterly basis in view of its net investment income, realized and unrealized gains, and other net unrealized appreciation or income expected during the remainder of the year. The Fund strives to establish a level monthly distribution that, over the course of the year, will serve to distribute an amount closely approximating the Fund's net investment income and net realized capital gains during the year.
The following table sets forth the estimated sources of income of the current distribution, and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital or other capital source. All amounts are expressed on a per share of common stock basis and as a percentage of the distribution amount.
- Represents the cumulative total return in relation to the change in NAV from inception (10/27/2021) through 8/31/2022.
- Represents the current monthly distribution rate annualized as a percentage of NAV as of 8/31/2022.
- Represents the cumulative total return in relation to the change in NAV for the current fiscal period 6/1/2022 through 8/31/2022.
- Represents the cumulative distribution rate for the current fiscal period 6/1/2022 through 8/31/2022, which is determined by dividing the dollar value of distributions in the period by the NAV as of 8/31/2022.
MainStay CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Fund is a closed-end fund, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and invests primarily in income-producing equity securities issued by infrastructure companies. Holdings are subject to change. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The Fund's daily New York Stock Exchange closing prices, net asset values per share, as well as other information are available by clicking here or by calling the Fund's shareholder servicing agent at (855) 456-9683.
Fund Performance Information:
October 27, 2021 (Inception Date) to August 31, 2022
The Cumulative Total Return: -5.43%
There is no assurance the Fund will continue to pay regular monthly distributions or that it will do so at a particular rate.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of its distribution to shareholders.
Any distributions in excess of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated first, as a tax-deferred return of capital, which is applied against and will reduce the adjusted tax basis of shares and, after such adjusted basis is reduced to zero, will generally constitute capital gains. A return of capital distribution may lower a shareholder's basis in the Fund, causing a potential future tax consequence in connection with the sale of Fund shares, even if such shares are sold at a loss to the shareholder's initial investments.
Any amounts and sources of distributions are only estimated and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of income of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will advise how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Before considering an investment in the Fund, you should understand that you could lose money. There are risks inherent in all investments. The Fund's risks include:
New Fund Risk: The Fund is a new fund which may result in additional risk. The Fund may cease operations and in such an event, investors may be required to liquidate or transfer their investments at an inopportune time.
Limited Operating History Risk: The Fund is a recently organized, non-diversified, closed end management investment company with limited operating history. It is designed for long term investing and not as a vehicle for trading. Shares of closed end investment companies frequently trade at a discount from their NAV.
Limited Term Risk: Unless action is otherwise taken by the Board in accordance with the Declaration of Trust, the Fund will commence the process of liquidation and dissolution at the close of business on December 15, 2033 (the "Termination Date"). The Fund will not seek to return an initial investment in common shares by an investor on the Termination Date. Instead, the Fund will distribute an amount equal to the Fund's NAV at that time, which may be greater or less than an investor's initial investment.
Infrastructure Industry Risk: The Fund is particularly exposed to adverse economic, regulatory, political, legal, geographical, and other changes affecting the issuers of infrastructure related securities. Infrastructure related companies are subject to a variety of factors that may adversely affect their business or operations, including high interest costs in connection with capital construction programs, difficulties in obtaining financing for construction programs, costs associated with environmental and other regulations, the effects of economic slowdown, surplus capacity, increased competition from other providers of services, uncertainties concerning the availability of fuel at reasonable prices, the effects of energy conservation policies, changes in market sentiment and other factors. Additionally, infrastructure related companies may be subject to regulation by various governmental authorities, may also be affected by governmental regulation of rates charged to customers, service interruption, and/or legal challenges due to environmental, operational, the imposition of special tariffs and changes in tax laws, regulatory policies, and accounting standards. There is also the risk that corruption may negatively affect infrastructure projects, resulting in delays and cost overruns.
Leverage Risk: The use of leverage creates an opportunity for increased common share net investment income dividends, but also creates risks for the holders of common shares. Leverage is a speculative technique that exposes the Fund to greater risk, and increased costs. Leverage may cause greater changes in the Fund's NAV. The Fund will also have to pay interest on its borrowings, if any, which may reduce the Fund's return.
Equity Securities Risk: Equity securities prices have historically experienced periods of significant volatility, particularly during recessions or other periods of financial stress. Common stock prices, like other equity securities may be affected by macroeconomics and other factors affecting the stock market in general, including financial or political conditions that may affect particular industries, or the economy in general. Preferred stocks are subject to issuer specific risks, in addition to the general equity risks, and unlike common stocks, participation in the growth of an issuer may be limited.
Foreign Securities Risk: Foreign securities can be subject to greater risks than U.S. investments, including currency fluctuations, less liquid trading markets, greater price volatility, political and economic instability, less publicly available information, and changes in tax or currency laws or monetary policy. These risks are likely to be greater for emerging markets than in developed markets.
Convertible Securities Risk: The value of a convertible security, which is a form of hybrid security (i.e., a security with both debt and equity characteristics), typically increases or decreases with the price of the underlying common stock. In general, a convertible security is subject to the market risks of stocks, and its price may be as volatile as that of the underlying stock, when the underlying stock's price is high relative to the conversion price, and a convertible security is subject to the market risks of debt securities, and is particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates, when the underlying stock 's price is low relative to the conversion price. The general market risks of debt securities that are common to convertible securities include, but are not limited to, interest rate risk and credit risk, they are subject to the risk that the issuer will not be able to pay interest or dividends when due; their market value may change based on changes in the issuer's credit rating or the market's perception of the issuer's creditworthiness.
Debt Securities Risk: The risks involved with investing in debt securities include (without limitation) credit risk, the risk that an issuer, guarantor, or liquidity provider of a debt security may be unable or unwilling, or may be perceived (whether by market participants, ratings agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations.
Maturity Risk: Maturity, the average expected repayment date of the Fund's portfolio, taking into account the expected final repayment dates of the securities in the portfolio. A debt security with a longer maturity may fluctuate in value more than a debt security with a shorter maturity. Therefore, the NAV of the Fund that holds debt securities with a longer average maturity may fluctuate in value more than the NAV of the Fund that holds debt securities with a shorter average maturity.
Investment and Market Discount Risk: An investment in the Fund's Common Shares is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount that you invest. As with any stock, the price of the Fund's Common Shares will fluctuate with market conditions and other factors. At any point in time an investment in the Fund's Common Shares may be worth less than the original amount invested, even after taking into account distributions paid by the Fund. The Fund uses leverage, which will magnify the Fund's investment, market, and certain other risks.
Dividend Paying Securities Risk: Dividends the Fund receives on common stocks are not fixed but are declared at the discretion of an issuer's board of directors. There is no guarantee that the issuers of the securities held by the Fund will declare dividends in the future or that, if dividends are declared, they will remain at their current levels or increase over time. The Fund's emphasis on dividend paying securities could cause the Fund to underperform versus similar funds that invest without consideration of a company's track record of paying dividends or ability to pay dividends in the future. Dividend paying securities may not participate in a broad market advance to the same degree as other securities, and a sharp rise in interest rates or an economic downturn could cause a company to unexpectedly reduce or eliminate its dividend.
Discount from Net Asset Value Risk: Shares of closed end investment companies frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value. This characteristic is a risk separate and distinct from the risk that the Fund's NAV per Common Share could decrease as a result of its investment activities. The net asset value per Common Share will be reduced immediately following this offering as a result of the payment of certain offering costs. Although the value of the Fund's net assets is generally considered by market participants in determining whether to purchase or sell Common Shares, whether investors will realize gains or losses upon the sale of the Common Shares will depend entirely upon whether the market price of the Common Shares at the time of sale is above or below the investor's purchase price for the Common Shares. Because the market price of the Common Shares will be determined by factors such as net asset value, dividend and distribution levels and their stability (which will in turn be affected by levels of dividend and interest payments by the Fund's portfolio holdings, the timing and success of the Fund's investment strategies, regulations affecting the timing and character of Fund distributions, Fund expenses and other factors), supply of and demand for the Common Shares, trading volume of the Common Shares, general market, interest rate and economic conditions and other factors that may be beyond the control of the Fund, the Fund cannot predict whether the Common Shares will trade at, below or above net asset value or at, below or above the initial public offering price.
Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments (or exposure to foreign investments) are usually much greater when they are made in (or result in exposure to) emerging markets. Investments in emerging markets may be considered speculative. Emerging markets are riskier than more developed markets because they tend to develop unevenly and may never fully develop. They are more likely to experience high rates of inflation and currency devaluations, which may adversely affect returns. In addition, many emerging markets have far lower trading volumes and less liquidity than developed markets, may be more likely to suffer sharp and frequent price changes or long-term price depression due to possible adverse publicity, investor perceptions, or the actions of a few large investors. Also, there may be less publicly available information about issuers in emerging markets, and such issuers may not be subject to accounting, auditing, recordkeeping, and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those to which companies in developed markets are.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund's prospectus, which contains this and other information about the Fund, should be read carefully before investing. A copy of the prospectus relating to this Fund may be obtained by contacting your financial advisor, or by calling 800-624-6782.
About New York Life Investments
With over $650 billion in Assets Under Management* as of March 31, 2022, New York Life Investments is comprised of the affiliated global asset management businesses of its parent company, New York Life Insurance Company (New York Life), and offers clients access to specialized, independent investment teams through its family of affiliated boutiques. New York Life Investments remains committed to clients through a combination of the diverse perspectives of its boutiques and a long-lasting focus on sustainable relationships.
*AUM includes assets of Investment Advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company. AUM for Candriam and Ausbil is reported at the spot rate.
"New York Life Investments" is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.
About CBRE Investment Management
CBRE Investment Management Listed Real Assets LLC is the listed real assets arm of CBRE Investment Management, a leading global real assets investment management firm, with $146.9 billion in assets under management* as of June 30, 2022, operating in more than 30 offices and 20 countries around the world. Through its investor‐operator culture, the firm seeks to deliver sustainable investment solutions across real assets categories, geographies, risk profiles and execution formats so that its clients, people and communities thrive.
CBRE Investment Management is an independently operated affiliate of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2021 revenue). CBRE has more than 105,000 employees (excluding Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE Investment Management harnesses CBRE's data and market insights, investment sourcing and other resources for the benefit of its clients. For more information about CBRE Investment Management, please visit www.cbreim.com.
*Assets under management (AUM) refers to the fair market value of real assets-related investments with respect to which CBRE Investment Management provides, on a global basis, oversight, investment management services and other advice and which generally consist of investments in real assets; equity in funds and joint ventures; securities portfolios; operating companies and real assets-related loans. This AUM is intended principally to reflect the extent of CBRE Investment Management's presence in the global real assets market, and its calculation of AUM may differ from the calculations of other asset managers and from its calculation of regulatory assets under management for purposes of certain regulatory filings.
This press release is not an offer to sell securities and is not a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor will there be any sales of securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
New York Life Investment Management LLC engages the services of SEC-registered advisors. CBRE Investment Management Listed Real Assets (CBRE Investment Management) is unaffiliated with New York Life Investments. The MainStay Funds® are managed by New York Life Investment Management LLC and distributed by NYLIFE Distributors LLC, 30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. NYLIFE Distributors LLC is a Member FINRA/SIPC.
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi STA, a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, today announced the opening of a new sterile lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation development and manufacturing facility at its Wuxi city campus. Created in response to the increasing demand for complex injection dosage forms, this new facility marks the company's fast-growing parenteral formulation capabilities and is yet another opportunity to enable customers as they develop and deliver better medicines for patients.
This new facility integrates multi-channel chip, micro-mixer system, and complex preparation system into a multi-channel micro-mixer core LNP manufacturing platform, offering significant advantages in drug-loading, liposome particle size control, and encapsulation efficiency. In addition, the modular design provides greater processing flexibility, enabling this platform to serve a wide range of manufacturing scales from 10-50 L per batch.
As a premier Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), WuXi STA's integrated drug product platform offers a full spectrum of services, including solid-state development, pre-formulation, formulation development, and clinical to commercial drug product manufacturing with a variety of drug delivery technologies, including a broad range of oral and injectable dosage forms. This new sterile LNP platform further expands our end-to-end capabilities.
WuXi STA has 12 sites across the U.S., Europe and Asia that offer a wide range of services and meet global regulatory standards. Together with other development and manufacturing sites, this new platform provides considerable synergy with the company's oligonucleotide CRDMO platform. The LNP delivery system is particularly advantageous in overcoming the bioavailability challenge of oligonucleotides and their conjugates.
Dr. Minzhang Chen, Co-CEO of WuXi AppTec and CEO of WuXi STA, commented, "We are pleased to support our partners with this state-of-the-art LNP facility to meet the growing demand for advanced injection dosage forms. We will continue to expand our CRDMO platform's capacity and capabilities to enable our partners to accelerate more innovative drugs to market for patients worldwide."
About WuXi STA
WuXi STA (stapharma.com), a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, is a leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing capability and technology platform company serving the life sciences industry, with global operations. As a premier Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), WuXi STA offers its worldwide partners efficient, flexible and high-quality solutions for integrated chemical, manufacturing and controls (CMC) from preclinical to commercial uses, including the development and manufacturing of small molecule, oligonucleotide, peptide and various complex chemical conjugate.
For more information, please visit: http://www.STApharma.com
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- Firm hires Will Beam as Managing Director, Acquisitions in Institutional Real Estate Direct Investments, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the acquisition process
CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced Will Beam has joined as a Managing Director, Acquisitions in Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct Investments. Leveraging nearly 20 years of real estate investment experience and past oversight of more than $4.5 billion in real estate investments, Will's focus will be on all aspects of the acquisition process.
"Will has a proven track record in the direct real estate investment space, specializing in multi- and single-family rental housing, and deep relationships, spanning the breadth and scope of the industry, that will enhance our capabilities to serve clients," said Alasdair Cripps. "On behalf of our team, I wish to welcome Will to Mesirow and look forward to his future contributions as we remain laser-focused on providing institutional investors with access to compelling investment opportunities and attractive risk-adjusted returns."
Will joins Mesirow from Magnolia Capital, where he served as Managing Director and Principal of Investments and Business Development. Previously, Will had advanced to the role of Partner at Heitman, after working in multi-family acquisitions for 13 years. Over the course of his career, Will has helped lead acquisitions, financing and dispositions along with raising capital for new investment products.
"I am pleased to be joining Mesirow," said Beam. "I look forward to deepening the senior investment knowledge on the team as we continue to capitalize on opportunities in the residential apartment sector."
Will is an active member of the National Multi-Housing Council, having just completed four years of service on their Emerging Leaders Committee. He is also a Board Member for Chicago Real Estate Private Equity. Will earned a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.
About Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct Investments
Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct Investments is a proven team that invests in the multi-family housing sector across the top 25-30 markets within the US. Over time, the investment team has acquired, managed, repositioned and sold 34,000 multi-family units; equivalent to the average size of a publicly traded US REIT. The team looks for markets that exhibit: favorable demographic trends (population, migration and immigration growth); low unemployment rates and high job growth markets in comparison to national and regional averages; high barriers to entry for new supply, home ownership affordability (a large differential in the cost to own versus the cost to rent); extensive infrastructure in terms of freeways, ports and air service that leads to superior access for residents; and quality of life and destination areas. For more information, please visit: https://www.mesirow.com/capabilities/global-investment-management/institutional-real-estate-direct.
About Mesirow
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with locations around the world, we serve clients through a personal, custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Advisory Services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities and our culture. To learn more, visit mesirow.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business and one of the Top 100 RIA firms by Barron's.
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Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct ("IRED") is a division of Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc., an SEC-registered investment advisor. Mesirow Financial refers to Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates. The Mesirow Financial name and logo are registered service marks of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., © 2022. All rights reserved. Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any Mesirow Financial investment vehicle. Any offer can only be made to Qualified or "accredited" investors through the appropriate Offering Memorandum which contains important information concerning risk factors and other material aspects of the investment and should be read carefully before an investment decision is made. Mesirow Financial does not provide legal or tax advice.
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Temple City Council members had a little bit of déjà vu when they unanimously approved the annexation of a tract to the south last week.
The 103.24-acre voluntary annexation request is almost identical to a 95.27-acre annexation approved earlier this year in March. The only difference between the two requests is a 7.97-acre tract in between the city and the land that requested annexation.
Brian Chandler, director of planning and development, said the city previously failed to include a small segment of railroad right of way that is needed.
Without the needed right of way from Union Pacific Railroad, the property did not connect to the city’s borders, a requirement for annexation.
“The reason this is back … is the railroad right of way, 7.97 acres owned by Union Pacific, needed to be included,” Chandler said. “Just to be safe, we went through the process again. That is the only change between last time and this time.”
The property is located in South Temple along FM 93, about 2,700 feet east of the road’s intersection with Fifth Street.
City officials said that when the item first came before the Council in March, it was pulled off the agenda before it could have its second reading.
Kathryn Davis, the city attorney, said the previous attempt at annexation was part of an effort to help the developer stay on schedule.
“There are some questions about it, which is why we were originally going to table it for tonight,” Davis said in March. “But we decided, since it is a fairly lengthy notice process, that we wanted to go ahead and continue with it in hopes that we can resolve all the issues and that way it will stay on track.”
City officials said the tract is expected to be used for single family homes, similar to the nearby Alta Vista subdivision. A second reading of the ordinance is scheduled at the June 16 council meeting.
“It would essentially be an extension of Alta Vista,” Chandler said. “It is the same developer, and that is the intent.”
Including the 103.24-acre tract, Temple will have voluntarily annexed 507.72 acres into the city so far this year. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_35a033be-e5dc-11ec-97c3-834681dbd52a.html | 2022-06-06T22:30:37Z |
· Dynamic Sports Wagering Platform set to define a new vertical "Trading Sports" ·
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sporttrade, a Philadelphia-based sports betting technology company, has officially launched its sports betting exchange in New Jersey. This positions Sporttrade as the first and only dynamic sports trading marketplace in the United States. Eligible customers can use Sporttrade to trade in and out of positions on sports outcomes much like they would trade stocks, options or cryptocurrencies.
Sporttrade, founded in 2018 to elevate the sports betting industry, is an institutional-grade sports betting exchange akin to today's largest stock exchanges. The platform utilizes proven capital markets technology and infrastructure to enable users to realize profits or trim losses based on changes in the implied probability of an event to occur at any time.
"We are thrilled to be live in the state of New Jersey with the first sports trading platform,'' said Alex Kane, Founder and CEO of Sporttrade. "New Jersey was the first state to launch legalized sports betting in 2018 and we are proud to be the first operator to launch a unique and differentiated product designed for sports betting and trading enthusiasts seeking a better customer experience."
Sporttrade's unique capital markets-like approach is centered around its use of market makers to provide liquidity to the exchange. Sporttrade's market makers provide tight, liquid, and dynamic markets so that customers can trade frictionlessly both before and during games. Sporttrade also offers unique order types like limit orders which allow customers to buy or sell outcomes at customized prices. Sporttrade is set to become the only venue in New Jersey that allows customers to truly trade sports.
Kane added, "We set out to create a better and more modern sports betting platform tapping into Americans' passion for trading. What we've launched is the only differentiated sports betting platform in the U.S., but we believe we are defining a whole new category of sports wagering - trading sports."
Sporttrade will initially offer trading on Win/Loss outcomes, Spreads and Under/Overs for NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, Golf, and College Football and Basketball. Eligible NJ customers can go here to download. Sporttrade is additionally working towards launching in Colorado with GF Gaming and its local affiliate Easy Street Casino in 2023 with other states including Indiana, Louisiana and more to follow.
About Sporttrade Inc.
Sporttrade is the first regulated sports betting exchange in U.S. history. Sporttrade is led by an accomplished team from sports betting and capital markets backgrounds. The company is based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. For more information visit us at http://sporttrade.com and follow us on Twitter @sporttrade_app, and Instagram sporttrade_app. Download the app here.
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National Guard Bureau J63 Commercial Satellite Integrated Network (CSIN) II contract provides commercial satellite communications support to Joint Incident Site Communications Capability, state-owned Domestic Operations platforms, and Executive Communications Team global missions
TAMPA, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NIC4 Inc., a division of Network Innovations, Inc. specializing in the development and delivery of turnkey satellite communication solutions, has been awarded a commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) CSS Fully Managed Network and Support contract for the National Guard Bureau (NGB).
This contract gives the National Guard the ability to provide COMSATCOM support to Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC), state-owned Domestic Operations platforms (DOMOPS), and the Executive Communications Team (ECT) global missions.
Known for developing tailored communication solutions, NIC4 has a trusted reputation providing mission-critical communication solutions to U.S. government agencies and Department of Defense (DOD) entities. NIC4 brings an exceptional level of expertise to this program with its highly trained team, strong industry relationships, access to a global network of industry professionals and expanded access to an ever-growing and innovative solutions portfolio.
MAVERICK, the company's global VSAT SATCOM network, provides high-capacity, high-speed, broadband satellite communications for internet and private network communications. The cutting-edge MAVERICK network offers a secure way to connect remote sites and personnel with data, video, telephony and other mission critical communication methods. In addition to providing MAVERICK services both within the Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), NIC4 will provide VoIP and 24/7 technical operations center services in support of the NGB DOMOPS mission, as well as Inmarsat Global Express services to the Executive Communications Team.
Chad Gatlin, NIC4 CEO, states, "NIC4 is proud to be awarded the five-year follow-on contract with the National Guard Bureau and we are excited about continuing to bring innovation to the NGB mission. After winning the CSIN network contract in 2019, the partnership that developed between NGB and NIC4 was fundamental to the resilient CSIN network that is in use today. The efficiency and flexibility of our MAVERICK VSAT network provides an exceptional service for a successful mission."
ABOUT NIC4
NIC4 (part of the Network Innovations Group) is a satellite communications integrator focused on the provision/support of systems, which enables the U.S. Government to stay connected anywhere. NIC4 drives communication/connection solutions capitalizing on a team of global industry professionals.
www.NIC4.com
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Kansas opens Big 12 play with huge win over West Virginia in OT thriller
MORGANTOWN, WV. (WIBW) - Cobee Bryant is the hero for Kansas football as the Jayhawks move to 2-0 for the first time since 2011, escaping the Mountaineers 55-42.
Bryant intercepted JT Daniels for an 86-yard pick-six to seal the deal. Before that, Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels found Quentin Skinner in the end zone. And then, it was time to celebrate for KU who won their first Big 12 conference opener since 2009.
To begin the game, the Mountaineers came out fast and the Jayhawks looked doomed.
After going down 14-0 in the first quarter, KU quarterback Jalon Daniels connected with Mason Fairchild for a 10-yard touchdown making it 14-7 in the second quarter.
That was the first of five touchdowns in the quarter, three of them going to Kansas. Devin Neal accounted for two of those scores (had three total in the game), a six-yard run, followed by a 17-yard catch in the winding seconds of the second quarter.
The run game has played a vital role for the Jayhawks so far this year. Running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. scored twice on the ground in the second half, while racking up 63 yards.
KU QB Jalon Daniels had 219 yards and three touchdowns and led the team in rushing with 12 carries for 85 yards.
West Virginia was trailing 42-31 11 minutes to go. A field goal and a one-yard rushing touchdown by CJ Donaldson, plus a two-point conversion tied the game up.
Kansas will take their 2-0 record to Houston next Saturday at three p.m.
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TV Personality Kaitlyn Bristowe, from The Bachelorette and Dancing with The Stars, to host exclusive Nashville event and brand's first-ever Live TikTok shopping experience
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority, has joined forces with celebrity fashion designer DanielXDiamond known for their coveted statement pieces for A-list entertainers, to release an exclusive custom denim fringe jacket tailored for all of life's magical moments. The jacket turns the world into a runway. From bachelorette parties to girls' night out, this limited-edition collaboration is the perfect addition to every stand-out wardrobe.
David's Bridal has tapped current Bride-to-be, and former contestant and co-host of The Bachelor and Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe to host the "David's Bridal First-Annual NashBlast" on Friday, August 19. Calling all fashionistas, party girls, and brides-to-be, the Nashville-based RSVP-only event will serve as the official drop for the exclusive David's Bridal and DanielXDiamond jacket in the bachelorette capital of the world. The limited-edition jacket retails for $375, and includes two complementary DanielXDiamond patches, normally priced at $100 each: "BRIDE" and "PARTY" in white and rose gold (respectively) for an added touch of customization.
"At David's Bridal we believe in celebrating all of life's magical moments," said Kelly Cook, Chief Marketing & IT Officer of David's Bridal. "We wanted to debut this must-have bridal accessory during the peak of bachelorette season in the epic bachelorette destination of Nashville, Tennessee. Partnering with the immensely talented, fantastically fab, renowned designer DanielXDiamond allows us to reach new and existing consumers and tell a unique story about where our brand is headed—reaching beyond bridal. This exclusive glamorous jacket is a #showstopper you won't want to miss out on."
With the help of Kaitlyn and DanielXDiamond, David's Bridal will also host a live TikTok shopping experience during the NashBlast party. Customers from all over can join the live virtual shopping party to snag their own coveted David's Bridal and DanielXDiamond fringe jacket. With only 1,000 exclusive rose gold rhinestone jackets made, this live shopping event is not one to miss as the jackets won't last long. The jacket will be available for sale beginning August 19 at davidsbridal.com.
The first-annual event will be held at Viralish House, a TikTok-focused influencer house located in the prestigious Belle Meade area of Nashville. David's Bridal is the first brand to host an event at this breathtaking space. The event will also feature surprise and delight moments, celebrity guests, pop-ups, photo ops, gift bags, and more. Kaitlyn Bristowe's signature Spade & Sparrows wine brand is the event's exclusive wine partner and her Dew Edit premium scrunchies and hair accessories will be in every gift bag.
"As I get ready for my big day, I'm excited to host the NashBlast event to bring this amazing collaboration to brides and bachelorettes with David's Bridal and Nashville legend DanielXDiamond," says Kaitlyn Bristowe. "David's Bridal is the ultimate party destination. And DanielXDiamond's jackets are iconic. This collab is a dream and I'm excited to wear this custom must-have trendsetting design during my own upcoming Bridal events. Now, let's party!"
Known for putting the glitz and glam into entertainment fashion, DanielXDiamond has made a name for themselves with their signature rhinestone denim attire. Built on the backs of the brand's lead designers Daniel Musto and Lani Lupton, DanielXDiamond believes that stage wear shouldn't be restricted to stages, and rhinestones shouldn't be restricted to musicians. As global stylists for over 16 years, Lani and Daniel are on the pulse of attention-grabbing streetwear and trends. Today, DanielXDiamond jackets are worn by celebrities and country music's hottest stars including Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, and now the David's Bridal community. The collaboration between David's Bridal and DanielXDiamond is a perfect match as both brands have a penchant for limitless creativity paired with unbridled courage and authenticity.
"The DanielXDiamond rhinestone fringe jacket is infamous for leveling up life's most notable moments, worldwide," said Daniel Musto, co-founder of DanielXDiamond. "From Coachella and CMA Fest to the most fabulous bachelorette parties, our signature jacket injects glitter into every moment wearing it. This limited-edition piece with David's Bridal is not just for our A-List celebs, but also for any person who loves a little extra sparkle."
The First-Annual NashBlast event will also celebrate various women-owned businesses including CraziCakes, The Dry House, Balloon Therapy Nashville, Jackalope Brewing, Happenstance Whiskey, Airstream Chapel, Skin Pharm, Something Borrowed Blooms, N.B. Goods, Mally Beauty, Tone it UP, Bride Brite, Uncommon James, and more. Additional participating brands and businesses include Tap Truck Nashville, WithCo Cocktails, YoCo Vodka, and more.
This event will be open to the public with limited spots on a first come, first served basis.
To RSVP to attend the event, attend the live stream shopping experience, and be the first to get live updates on the drop of the jean jacket, visit www.davidsbridal.com/nashblast. Do not wait, RSVP today to get your tickets and secure a spot as space is limited. Be sure to attend the livestream shopping experience to get your one of only 1,000 jackets made.
With 70 years of experience dressing customers for all of life's special occasions, David's Bridal is built on the idea that everyone deserves to have the attire of their dreams regardless of style preference, shape, size, or budget. We believe in: CELEBRATING all life's magical moments, INNOVATING so we are always serving her, PERSONALIZING everything so it's all done her way, DESIGNING the most luxurious dresses, and finally, KINDNESS - so she doesn't have to worry about anything. It is our mission to help anyone, and everyone find the look that will allow them to be the best, most genuine version of themselves on their wedding day or any special occasion. David's Bridal is dedicated to helping each customer, with the assistance of online planning tools and resources powered by Blueprint Registry and Rustic Wedding Chic, and Forever Bride, knowledgeable stylists, and expert alteration artisans who will guide them through the entire purchasing journey. With more than 300 stores located across the US, Canada, UK, and franchise locations in Mexico, we offer the convenience of one-stop shopping for every magical event in her life including weddings, Quinceañera, graduations, prom, communions, or simply making the world her runway and beyond. Additionally, David's recently launched #frontlinefierce Philanthropy Program dedicated to amplifying the heroism, fearlessness, and bravery of those who serve others in their community. To learn more about David's Bridal, visit www.DavidsBridal.com, download the Planning App, and connect on social media through Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
DanielXDiamond is an all-American fashion brand built for those who live to shine. The co-founders, as wardrobe stylists in Hollywood, Malibu, Tokyo, and London, Daniel Musto and Lani Lupton have been making clients sparkle for over 16 years. Daniel's career accelerated quickly, from hustling backstage as an assistant designer with the Spice Girls to hosting premium fashion content on the E! Network. As a resident stylist in LA, Lani has the heartbeat of high-end California fashion wrapped around her finger. Ultimately, making people feel amazing has been their career-specialty throughout their rhinestoned journey together.
Kaitlyn Bristowe is a Canadian television personality, podcast host, and best known for being a contestant on the nineteenth season of ABC's The Bachelor, and as the lead on the eleventh season of The Bachelorette. She competed on season 29 of Dancing with the Stars, and was declared the winner of the Mirror Ball! Kaitlyn began hosting her podcast, Off the Vine in 2017. A top charting podcast with over 100 million downloads. She co-founded a hair accessory company Dew Edit in 2018, and wine label Spade and Sparrows in 2019. In 2020, Kaitlyn released her debut single "If I'm Being Honest". Kaitlyn is happily engaged to her fiancé Jason Tartick, living in Nashville Tennessee, and has two amazing rescued Goldens, Ramen and Pinot.
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The Partnership Will Focus on the Frida Kahlo – The Life of an Icon Immersive Biography, A National Tour Debuting in Montréal
MIAMI, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primo Entertainment and Loud And Live announce their partnership around the development and production of Frida Kahlo – The Life of an Icon, an immersive biography and exhibit opening this summer across the United States & Canada that features the life of the iconic Mexican artist. The immersive biography of Frida Kahlo, one of the most influential female artists, is displayed in a unique combination of digital art, historical photographs, projections, and installations. The exhibit also includes virtual reality experiences that reproduce the most relevant moments of the life and work of Frida Kahlo.
The partnership brings together two leading entertainment companies, on the one hand, Primo Entertainment, a leading promoter who have also positioned themselves as innovative leaders in the exhibit and immersive experiences space, most recently coming off of promoting successful global exhibits such as Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet. On the other, Loud And Live, a leading entertainment, live events and marketing company, who has established itself as a leading global promoter.
"Our passion for entertainment, lifestyle and live experiences drives us to look for unique opportunities such as these, which is why Loud And Live is absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Primo Entertainment, said Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live. "And to be embarking on this partnership with Andres Naftali and David Rosenfeld (Co-Founders of Primo Entertainment) across this unforgettable immersive experience highlighting the life of a global icon such as Frida, makes this collaboration that much more exciting," added Albareda.
"Primo Entertainment is excited to join forces with Loud And Live on this amazing project, we are confident we will continue the amazing success that these innovative experiences have had over the past year", added Primo Entertainment.
Earlier this week, the companies announced Phoenix as the first US city that will open its doors to the public on July 8th, 2022 with Frida Kahlo – The Life of an Icon, before touring the exhibit across the USA and continuing onward to Latin America. This announcement comes as the exhibit makes its North American debut in Montréal on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Arsenal Contemporary Art with unprecedented success to a full house of visitors that will enjoy the engaging experience surrounding the story telling of the incredible Frida Kahlo.
The Frida Kahlo – The Life of an Icon immersive biography utilizes seven different transformational spaces enabling fans to enter the life and work of the Mexican artist who, in the 21st century, continues to be more relevant than ever. The story of Frida Kahlo, one of the most influential artists in history, showcases a unique immersive combination of digital art, historical photographs, projections, and installations accompanied by virtual reality experiences that reproduce the most relevant moments of her life and work.
As immersive experiences and exhibits continue to rise in demand and popularity across the world, this is a timely partnership for Primo Entertainment and Loud And Live, as they will build off of the highly anticipated success of these initial exhibitions.
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Primo Entertainment is an entertainment industry leader in the United States and Latin America that works with the most important artists, as well as the most recognizable formats and exhibitions in the world. Primo Entertainment consists of two divisions: Concert promotion and production, and international exhibitions. Primo Entertainment focuses on guaranteeing the artistic quality and operation to make their shows and exhibitions a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone involved. For more information visit www.primo-entertainment.com
An Entertainment, Marketing, Media & Live Events Company, Loud And Live performs at the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle and content development. Headquartered in Miami, with presence across the US, Europe and Latin America, Loud And Live is driven by its passion to create engaging experiences for global audiences. www.loudlive.com
The Frida Kahlo Corporation is the global provider of FRIDA KAHLO brand goods and services, whose mission is to educate, share and preserve Frida Kahlo's art, image, and legacy. It also contributes a portion of the monies received to worthy community-based charitable organizations that are committed daily to improving the life of women and children. For more information on "Frida Kahlo, The life of an Icon" or to reserve tickets for each city visit www.fridakahloexhibits.com.
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BEIJING (AP) — The COVID-19 outbreak that has shut down most of Shanghai appears to be waning, with the number of new cases falling below 10,000 a day over the weekend.
Authorities have begun a limited easing of a citywide lockdown that has disrupted the lives of millions of residents and dealt at least a temporary blow to China’s economy. Many have been confined to their apartments for three weeks or more. They reported difficulty ordering food deliveries in the early days of the lockdown and higher prices for what they could get.
China’s largest city recorded about 7,000 cases a day on Saturday and Sunday, down from a peak of 27,605 nearly three weeks ago on April 13. Shanghai reported 32 deaths, raising the death toll to 454. Most of the victims have been elderly and many were unvaccinated.
Even as many other countries relax pandemic restrictions, the Chinese government has stuck to a “zero-COVID” approach that restricts travel, mass tests entire cities and sets up sprawling temporary facilities to try to isolate every infected person. Lockdowns start with buildings and neighborhoods but become citywide if the virus is spreading widely.
Many outside experts say it’s time for China to change course. Lockdowns helped buy critical time at the start of the pandemic but zero-COVID no longer makes sense from a public health perspective and imposes socioeconomic costs, said Richard Reithinger, the vice president for global health at RTI International in Washington, D.C.
“Continuing to enforce a zero-COVID-19 policy now, including a lockdown approach and restricting travel, is almost like pretending we have learned nothing over the past two years, now that effective treatment options and various vaccines are available,” he said.
But Chinese officials worry that a major outbreak could overwhelm the health care system and lead to more deaths, particularly among the unvaccinated elderly.
Authorities in Beijing have closed schools, carried out mass testing of more than 20 million people and imposed targeted lockdowns of buildings and neighborhoods to try to prevent what is still a small outbreak from reaching Shanghai proportions and necessitating a citywide lockdown.
The Chinese capital reported 50 new cases, bringing the total to 400 in the 11-day-old outbreak. Restaurants and gyms have been ordered shut for the May Day national holiday that runs through Wednesday. Major tourist sites in the city, including the Forbidden City and the Beijing Zoo, will close their indoor exhibition halls starting Tuesday.
Shanghai has recorded about 400,000 cases in China’s largest outbreak since the start of the pandemic.
Reithinger said a zero-COVID policy is a blanket strategy rather than one driven by epidemiological data. Rather than citywide lockdowns, China should focus on areas where there are clusters of cases, enforce social distancing and other prevention measures and redouble its vaccination efforts, particularly among the elderly, he said. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/shanghai-covid-outbreak-shows-signs-of-waning-as-cases-fall/ | 2022-05-03T11:06:28Z |
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — California firefighters gained ground Monday in the battle against a wildfire that poses a threat to a grove of giant sequoias and a small community in Yosemite National Park.
The Washburn Fire on the western flank of the Sierra Nevada had scorched about 4.2 square miles (10.9 square kilometers) but was 22% contained as of Monday night, according to an incident update.
The fire was a threat to more than 500 mature sequoias in the park’s Mariposa Grove and the nearby community of Wawona, which has been evacuated.
The area in the southern portion of Yosemite was closed to visitors but the rest of the national park remained open.
Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley have been protected since President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation in 1864.
A sprinkler system was set up within the grove to maintain moisture, and there were no reports of severe damage to any named trees, including the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.
“Fortunately, the Mariposa Grove has a long history of prescribed burning and studies have shown that these efforts reduce the impacts of high-severity unwanted fire,” a National Park Service statement said.
A heat advisory was issued for the Central Valley sprawling below the Sierra while up in the fire area, a high temperature of 96 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) was recorded for the village of Wawona, where hundreds tourists and residents were forced to evacuate last Friday.
“Fortunately there has not been any erratic winds that have affected fire behavior,” fire information officer Marc Peebles said earlier in the day. “We do have the high pressure that’s over the top of the fire which is causing the increase in temperatures. However, we do get a decent amount of humidity at night which moderates fire behavior which allows our night shift firefighters to do good work.”
The giant sequoias, native in only about 70 groves spread along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, were once considered impervious to flames but have become increasingly vulnerable as wildfires, fueled by a buildup of undergrowth from a century of fire suppression and the impact of drought exacerbated by climate change, have become more intense and destructive.
Lightning-sparked wildfires over the past two years have killed up to a fifth of the estimated 75,000 large sequoias, which are the biggest trees by volume and a major draw for tourists.
There was no obvious natural spark for the fire that broke out Thursday next to the park’s Washburn Trail. Smoke was reported by visitors walking in the grove.
A fierce windstorm ripped through the grove more than a year ago and toppled 15 giant sequoias, along with countless other trees.
The downed trees, along with massive numbers of pines killed by bark beetles, provided ample fuel for the flames.
In Utah, smoke and ash emanating from a growing wildfire in rural Tooele County blew into Salt Lake City on Saturday. By Monday night, the Jacob City Fire had grown to 6.4 square miles (16.6 square kilometers), with 19% containment, officials said.
Elsewhere in Utah, firefighters contending with heavy winds battled the 15.9 square-mile (41-square-kilometer) Halfway Hill Fire in Filmore. Law enforcement on Saturday arrested four men who investigators said abandoned a campfire that ignited the blaze.
So far in 2022, over 35,000 wildfires have burned nearly 4.7 million acres (1.9 million hectares) in the U.S., according to the National Interagency Fire Center, well above average for both wildfires and acres burned. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/california-heat-builds-as-crews-protect-yosemite-sequoias/ | 2022-07-12T14:23:16Z |
BEIJING, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. ("Xinyuan" or "the Company") (NYSE: XIN), an NYSE-listed real estate developer operating primarily in China with assets in other countries, today announced its delivery of Bloom on Forty Fifth, a modernist-inspired eight-story new development features 92 condominium residences comprised of studio to four-bedroom homes. This property is located at 500 West 45th Street, New York City and has a full blockfront between West 44th and 45th Streets along Tenth Avenue. The closings and move-ins are underway this month, with over 20% of units already sold.
"I am very proud of our team in navigating the highly challenging environment throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and in maximizing this development opportunity to meet the market demand," stated Jared Simon, XDGI's Chief Executive Officer of International Real Estate. "This milestone showcases that we have successfully developed and owned a high-quality and well-located property in creating substantial value for our shareholders."
"We're excited to welcome the first wave of residents to Bloom, and are very pleased to receive their positive feedbacks on Bloom's many sought-after amenities, especially the access to outdoor spaces, as well as Bloom's ideal location to easily commute to Midtown, Hudson Yards, and Times Square," added David Chang, Sales Director at Compass Development Marketing Group, who is leading sales at the property.
With its enviable location, Bloom on Forty Fifth offers a prime destination in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods on Manhattan's burgeoning West Side. Residents of Bloom on Forty Fifth are moments away from dining, shopping, and cultural institutions with New York City's famous Theater District to its east. Bloom on Forty Fifth is also moments away from some of Manhattan's most prominent commercial towers including the Empire State Building and Google's forthcoming Hudson Yards campus, giving future residents the option of walking to work. In addition, residents can find transit options with nearby subway and Port Authority Bus Terminal at their convenience.
Designed by the award-winning Marvel Architects, Bloom on Forty Fifth brings a natural and contextual aesthetic to the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, with a light façade made of glass, steel, and reinforced concrete. Located between Hudson River Park's waterfront greenspaces and Midtown's high-rises, residences at Bloom on Forty Fifth feature natural stones and woods such as Colonial Silver marble backsplashes and warm-toned wide-planked oak flooring to bring natural elements inside. Additionally, the residences offer the rare opportunity of light-filled north-, south-, east- and west-facing residences, with select homes featuring private outdoor space. Surrounded by low-rise buildings, Bloom on Forty Fifth connects residents to nature through a beautifully landscaped 8,000 square-foot elevated courtyard set between the north and south residential towers. The private open-air courtyard features a variety of plants and full-size trees, including honey locust trees and seating areas culminating in an idyllic setting for entertaining or private relaxation. The courtyard also features skylights that shed an abundance of natural light into the lobby.
Bloom on Forty Fifth's lobby features residents' lounge with a lush green wall, continuing the visual connection of nature throughout the building, a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open and close to adapt the space for different uses, such as entertaining or co-working. The lobby level also includes an elite fitness center, outfitted with cardio and strength training equipment to enhance residents' health and wellness. The building additionally features two common rooftops with seating areas and outdoor kitchens.
For more information, please visit the website www.bloom45.com and the on-site sales gallery at 500 West 45th Street or call (212) 289-4529.
About Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd.
Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. ("Xinyuan") is an NYSE-listed real estate developer primarily in China and also in other countries. In China, Xinyuan develops and manages large-scale, high-quality real estate projects in over ten tier one and tier two cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, Jinan, Qingdao, Chengdu, Xi'an, Suzhou, Dalian, Zhuhai and Foshan. Xinyuan was one of the first Chinese real estate developers to enter the U.S. market and over the past few years has been active in real estate development in New York. Xinyuan aims to provide comfortable and convenient real estate related products and services to middle-class consumers. For more information, please visit http://www.xyre.com.
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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 23,000 corporate board members, today announced a call for nominations for the NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards, recognizing boards that have improved their governance and created long-term value for stakeholders by implementing forward-thinking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) practices.
The NACD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards will be given to five organizations, one in each of the five award categories: (1) Public Company—Large Cap, (2) Public Company—Mid Cap, (3) Public Company—Small Cap, (4) Privately owned company, and (5) nonprofit organization.
This awards program is part of NACD's ongoing commitment to highlighting breakthrough board practices that promote greater diversity, equity, and inclusion, ultimately fostering long-term value creation.
"For more than 40 years, NACD has been committed to the diversification of the boardroom and the creation of an equitable and inclusive board culture," said Peter R. Gleason, CEO of NACD. "These awards seek not only to continue our efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, but also to spotlight boards that are committed to creating better outcomes for their companies."
Nominations will be evaluated by an independent, external selection committee of leading corporate directors who have diverse skills, experiences, and insights. Nominated boards will be assessed based on how the board's composition, culture, and practices align with the company's DE&I objectives; how the DE&I approaches impact the organization and external stakeholders; and how the company's DE&I initiatives have driven innovation.
To nominate a board, visit the NACD DE&I Awards platform.
Nominations can be made by anyone with knowledge of the board: board members, company executives, shareholders, advisors to the board, or other colleagues. NACD membership is not required to nominate a board or to be nominated for recognition. The deadline for submission is August 14, 2022.
Winners will be announced at the NACD DE&I Awards Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Please note: governmental organizations and non-US entities are not eligible for nomination.
For questions, please contact dei@nacdonline.org.
For more information on NACD's commitment to the advancement of DE&I at the board level, and for further insights, trends, and perspectives on this issue, please visit the NACD Diversity & Inclusion Resource Center and the NACD Center for Inclusive Governance™.
For more than 40 years, NACD has been on the leading edge of corporate governance, setting standards of excellence that have elevated board performance. NACD arms today's directors with insights and education that drive their mission forward, while preparing a new generation of boardroom leaders to meet tomorrow's biggest challenges. NACD is a community of more than 23,000 directors driven by a common purpose: to be trusted catalysts of economic opportunity and positive change—in businesses and in the communities they serve. To learn more about NACD, visit nacdonline.org.
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Cyberattack disrupts unemployment benefits, job seekers in some states
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A cyberattack on a software company has disrupted unemployment benefits and job seeking assistance for thousands of people in several states.
In Tennessee, the website for unemployment benefits remained down Thursday morning after the vendor, Geographic Solutions Inc., told the state Sunday that service would be interrupted. Some 12,000 Tennesseans rely on the unemployment program, and for now, they’re not getting their payments, and there’s no timeline yet for when they will again.
“With a recession looming, it is unacceptable that Tennesseans cannot receive the unemployment benefits they deserve,” said state Republican Sen. Paul Bailey, commerce and labor committee chairman.
Unemployment websites in several other states were affected too. In Louisiana, people seeking to file unemployment online are directed instead to use a call center instead. The website to file claims in Nebraska was taken offline, and the state said it did not have an exact timeline for when it would be back up.
“Individuals cannot file for unemployment until the system is back online,” Nebraska Department of Labor spokeswoman Grace Johnson said in an email.
It’s still unclear if it was a ransomware attack or some other type of cyber incident that affected Geographic Solutions. Nor it is clear how many states are affected.
Geographic Solutions’ website was not working Thursday morning, and phone messages seeking comment from the company were not immediately returned. The Florida-based company has said its clients include more than 35 states and territories.
Some state-run job seeking sites were also taken offline because of the attack, including Tennessee’s. Florida said it was temporarily waiving a job search requirement for those receiving unemployment payments. Texas created a new website for its job seekers with links to popular work search sites such as LinkedIn.
Nebraska said Geographic Solutions indicated that no user’s personal data was compromised. Florida said there were no indications any of its state systems were breached.
Bailey, the Tennessee lawmaker, said the state’s labor department needs a back-up plan, “so they are not completely dependent on a system proven to be unreliable.” He said the state should do “whatever it takes” to get people their unemployment benefits now and streamline the process to update the system with money set aside by state lawmakers.
The length of the potential outage is unknown. Texas said it anticipates its job-search sites to remain offline until early next week.
State governments, as well as their contractors, are often targets of cyber criminals. Nigerian online scam artists were particularly active in stealing increased unemployment aid at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ransomware attacks, in which criminals encrypt victims’ data and demand payment to return them to normal, continue to cause havoc on digital systems that provide critical government services. A recent ransomware attack on Costa Rica’s government caused teachers to go unpaid and caused chaos in the country’s health care system.
Last year, cybercriminals launched ransomware attacks in the U.S. that forced the shutdown of an oil pipeline that supplies the East Coast, halted production of the world’s largest meat-processing company and compromised a major software company that has thousands of customers around the world.
Despite prioritizing the problem, the U.S. government has had little luck holding major ransomware actors accountable. Many operate in or near Russia with impunity.
Allan Liska, an intelligence analyst at the cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, said an attack affecting those who have lost their jobs from obtaining unemployment benefits is a stark reminder of the huge effects cybercrime can have.
“The people who will most adversely hurt by this are those with the fewest resources,” he said.
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Suderman reported from Richmond, Virginia.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an easier way to carry and keep track of a personal cell phone and work cell phone," said an inventor, from Greenfield, Minn., "so I invented the DUAL PHONE CASE. My design eliminates the hassle of keeping track of two separate phones and it provides added protection."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective case for holding and using two cell phones. In doing so, it ensures that call, text and camera functions are accessible for both phones. As a result, it increases organization and convenience and it helps to protect against accidental drops and damage. The invention features a lightweight and attractive design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the owners of two cell phones. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-MDA-143, 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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Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development received a $106,928 grant from the Georgia Department of Education to help teachers earn their dyslexia endorsement.
ATLANTA — Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development received a $106,928 grant from the Georgia Department of Education to help teachers earn their dyslexia endorsement.
Georgia State is one of 14 universities and regional education service agencies to receive state funding, which can be used to cover tuition, fees and exam costs for teachers in dyslexia endorsement programs or to improve and expand those programs, according to the Department of Education’s website.
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects students’ ability to read and spell words. This difficulty is typically rooted in a deficit in the phonological component of language, which means students have difficulty blending and segmenting sounds – two skills necessary for reading and spelling. Students also may show difficulty understanding what they read. Students with dyslexia can overcome these difficulties when provided intervention in structured literacy.
The College of Education & Human Development’s dyslexia endorsement program provides K-12 general education teachers, special education teachers and other school-based practitioners with advanced study in dyslexia and other reading disabilities. The one-year program has in-person and online class options and is open to all Georgia teachers with an active teaching certificate or license.
“This funding will allow us to prepare teachers across the state to better meet the needs of students with or at-risk for dyslexia,” Elizabeth Stevens, an assistant professor in the college’s Department of Learning Sciences, said. “Teachers will develop the knowledge and skills to conduct early screening to identify students at-risk and to provide structured literacy intervention.”
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The Sacramento Kings have agreed to hire Golden State assistant Mike Brown as their head coach.
A person familiar with the decision confirmed on Sunday that Brown will take over the franchise with the longest playoff drought in NBA history. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the hiring.
ESPN first reported that Brown would get the job. Brown previously had two stints as head coach in Cleveland where he guided the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007 and had one stint as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Brown is expected to remain with the Warriors for the rest of their playoff run before making the short move to Sacramento where he will be the latest former Golden State coach to take over the Kings.
Kings owner Vivek Ranadive took over the franchise in 2013 after being a minority owner with the Warriors and immediately hired Michael Malone off Golden State’s staff as his first head coach.
Ranadive then hired former Warriors assistant Luke Walton has head coach in 2019 and promoted former Warriors assistant Alvin Gentry to interim coach after Walton was fired last November.
None of the moves have led to success for the NBA’s worst-performing franchise of the past 16 years.
The Kings have failed to make the playoffs in each of those seasons, setting the record for the longest drought in NBA history. They went 30-52 this past season under Walton and Gentry with their .366 winning percentage their worst since the 2017-18 season.
Since moving to Sacramento in 1985, the Kings have had only one stretch of success, making the playoffs in all eight seasons under coach Rick Adelman from 1999-2006. Adelman was fired in 2006 and remains the only coach in the Sacramento era to post a winning record in any season.
Brown comes with a strong pedigree, having worked as an assistant under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio and Steve Kerr in Golden State.
He got his first head coaching job in Cleveland in 2005. He helped LeBron James and the Cavaliers make the Finals in his second season before getting swept by the Spurs. He was fired in 2010 after winning 127 games the previous two years but failing to get back to the Finals.
After a year off, Brown replaced Phil Jackson with the Lakers and didn’t have nearly the success he had in Cleveland. The Lakers went 41-25 in his first season and he was fired after starting the next season 1-4.
Brown returned to Cleveland the following season and went 33-49 before getting fired again after one season.
Brown was then hired in July 2016 by the Warriors to take over as lead assistant after Walton left to take over as head coach of the Lakers.
Brown takes over a team that allowed the second most points in the NBA despite getting a lift on that end of the court from rookie Davion Mitchell.
Point guard De’Aaron Fox was in and out of the lineup, missing 23 games with a variety of injuries. Two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis arrived in a deadline deal by general manager Monte McNair. Sabonis made a big splash in Sacramento before sitting out the final nine games with a knee injury.
Although McNair has brought some order to the front office, he still hasn’t been able to build a roster capable of contending for a playoff spot.
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LUND,Sweden, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia will present PanFAM-1 results today, June 27, 2022 at 13:00 pm CET. Analysts, investors and media are invited to a webcast and teleconference. The presentation slides will be available at www.immunovia.com. See also press release published: https://investor.immunovia.com/panfam-1-results-partly-inconclusive/
Philipp Matieu, CEO and President, Thomas King, Medical Director, and Jeff Borcherding, CEO US operations, will present. The presentation will be held in English and be followed by a Q&A session. You are welcome to join via webcast or phone, see details below.
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About Immunovia
Immunovia AB is a diagnostic company with the vision to revolutionize blood-based diagnostics and increase survival rates for patients with cancer.
Our first product, IMMray™ PanCan-d is the only blood test currently available specifically for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. The test has unmatched clinical performance. Commercialization of IMMray™ PanCan-d started in August 2021 in the USA and IMMray™ PanCan-d is offered as a laboratory developed test (LDT) exclusively through Immunovia, Inc. For more information see: www.immunoviainc.com.
Immunovia collaborates and engages with healthcare providers, leading experts and patient advocacy groups globally to make this test available to all high-risk pancreatic cancer groups.
The USA, the first market in which IMMray™ PanCan-d is commercially available, is the world's largest market for the detection of pancreatic cancer with an estimated value of more than USD 4 billion annually.
Immunovia's shares (IMMNOV) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.immunovia.com.
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Energy and Cryptocurrency mining are inextricably linked and sophisticated energy analytics are needed to help miners manage their growing energy portfolios.
DENVER, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A massive increase in bitcoin mining and associated high-performance computing has operators competing for available energy. This is increasing energy demand and upward pressure on energy prices. The profitability of a mining operation is fundamentally driven by their operational expenses of which energy is a primary line item. Bitcoin miners have the option of using off-grid or on-grid energy sourcing. When their business model includes on-grid energy, miners can be subject to the uncertainty and volatility of the wholesale market. cQuant.io (cQuant) is providing analytic tools to help miners optimize operations and maximize profits.
Larger and more sophisticated bitcoin miners acquire electricity directly from wholesale energy markets. This can provide important financial advantages compared to paying standard utility rates, but also exposes these data centers to the volatility inherent in wholesale energy prices. Wholesale energy prices can vary wildly in the near-term based on renewable generation, power plant outages, weather events, and other risk drivers. During these scarcity events, prices can reach 100x normal levels, exposing data center operators to enormous costs for running their machines.
Optimizing mining operations in these scarcity events by understanding both short and long-term energy costs is the best way to manage operational expenses and the value of bitcoin mines. Large operators will typically have more complicated energy portfolios, occasionally even owning the power generation assets. The ability to make quick ramping decisions with their mining operations provides the flexibility to reduce energy costs during energy peak price hours. When energy is cheap, they turn energy into currency and when energy is expensive, they can ramp down mining operations and possibly sell the excess energy to the grid resulting in higher profits. Understanding the trade-offs and intentionally managing these options can dramatically increase profit for a mining operation and its investment value.
"The good news for bitcoin miners is that advanced analytics traditionally used by large energy companies are also available to them" said David Leevan, CEO of cQuant. "We believe that bitcoin miners should be as data driven about their energy portfolio as they are about their hash cost. From data center location to asset valuation, mining optimization to cash-flow forecasts, cQuant provides the analytics bitcoin miners are looking for."
About cQuant.io
cQuant.io is an industry leader in analytic solutions for energy and commodity companies. Specializing in Total Portfolio Analysis, cQuant's cloud-native platform enables physical asset, financial contract, market simulation and risk management analytics in one place. cQuant is the leader in analytics for renewable, storage and other clean energy technologies. cQuant's customers have greater insight into their financial forecasts and the drivers of value and risk in their business. For more information or to schedule a demo, visit https://cquant.io/.
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Texas has spent more than $12 million sending busloads of migrants to East Coast cities, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Documents from the emergency management department show that the state has paid a total of $12,707,720.92 to Wynne Transportation to bus thousands of migrants from Texas border communities to Washington, D.C., and New York City, CNN first reported.
A department spokesperson confirmed the total to The Texas Tribune on Wednesday.
The program to send migrants to the East Coast is part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar effort to curb border crossings. As a way of antagonizing President Joe Biden over his border policies, Abbott began sending migrants who volunteer to accept the rides to Washington in April. The move drew mixed reviews across the state and sent Washington officials scrambling to accommodate an influx of asylum-seekers. Abbott expanded the program in August, sending migrants to New York City, a move Mayor Eric Adams has called “inhumane.”
In total, more than 7,400 migrants have been bused to the nation’s capital, and over 1,500 have been sent to New York City, according to the governor’s office.
“President Biden’s reckless open border policies have created an ongoing crisis,” Abbott’s press secretary Renae Eze said in a statement Wednesday. “Until President Biden and Congress do their jobs and secure our southern border, Texas will continue utilizing every strategy to address this border crisis and protect Texans.”
The latest buses this week reached New York, where officials have said the city will continue to provide shelter to asylum-seekers. New York is required by law to provide same-day housing for any adult who requests it, regardless of immigration status. The city has contracted with emergency hotels and is also relying on volunteer groups to help provide clothing, food and shelter to the new arrivals.
New York officials have continued to call out Abbott as five more buses arrived at the Port Authority bus terminal this week.
“Governor Abbott has crossed the line by using innocent human beings for his political ends,” NYC Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs Manuel Castro tweeted on Wednesday. Castro has also said the tactic is “fomenting anti-immigrant and anti-Latino hate.”
Meanwhile, Abbott has publicly chided Adams for calling New York a sanctuary city while also complaining about the new arrivals.
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The new name marks the next phase in Tampa General's purchase of Tower Radiology.
TAMPA, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital and Tower Radiology have taken the next step in expanding their footprint by renaming Tower Radiology to TGH Imaging powered by Tower.
In January of this year, Tampa General announced it had fully purchased Tower Radiology, expanding its state-wide outpatient sites to 83 with the addition of Tower's 21 imaging centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa General was previously a 50% partner in Tower before this recent purchase of the remaining 50% ownership interest.
After decades of working closely, it was a natural fit for Tower and Tampa General to come together to combine Tower's 25 years of industry expertise and Tampa General's drive to deliver world-class patient care through innovation to enhance the quality and coordination of outpatient care and achieve the optimal patient experience and outcomes.
Under the leadership of Sherri Lewman, senior vice president of enterprise imaging, TGH Imaging powered by Tower will bring together essential assets that will significantly increase access, maximize efficiency, and enhance quality to benefit patients and physicians in the area.
"This purchase builds on the long history of success and partnership between Tower Radiology and TGH to bring world-class care to Tampa Bay," stated Lewman. "The endeavor will allow TGH to streamline care between the inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring our patients receive a seamless and high-quality experience across the system of care. Additionally, increasing our footprint by 21 locations means that Tampa General patients can get the care and diagnostics they need closer to home."
Named to the enterprise imaging position in January of this year, Lewman brings more than two decades of experience to her role. She is a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and holds a master's degree in health administration from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton.
Future plans call for more investment in innovation and expansion of the outpatient radiology footprint throughout the state while continuing to set the standard in radiology with excellent service and advanced technology.
TGH Imaging powered by Tower, provides advanced radiology services in a comfortable, convenient, outpatient setting at 21 locations throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Palm Beach Counties. Accredited in nine radiology modalities by the American College of Radiology, awarded a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and designated as a Lung Cancer Screening Center. TGH Imaging offers specialized services such as 3D mammography, high field wide-bore MRI, weight-bearing open MRI, extremity open MRI, cardiac MRI, CT low-dose lung screening and PET/CT. Tower's 65 plus board-certified radiologists hold certifications in all 11 radiology subspecialties and participate in the academic missions of research and teaching through serving as faculty for USF College of Medicine, Department of Radiology. For more information, go to www.TGHimaging.com.
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,041-bed, not-for-profit, academic medical center, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-22 Best Hospitals, and one of the top four hospitals in Florida, with five specialties ranking among the best programs in the United States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list. The academic medical center's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious 2021 Forbes magazine rankings – America's Best Employers by State, third out of 100 Florida companies and first among health care and social organizations, and 13th nationally in America's Best Employers for Women. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal year 2020, provided a net community benefit worth more than $182.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education, and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With six medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital's footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH Imaging powered by Tower outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
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HAMILTON, ON and BOSTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: FUSN), a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing next-generation radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines, today announced that the compensation committee of the Company's Board of Directors granted stock option awards to purchase an aggregate of 117,200 shares of its common stock to seven employees outside Fusion's 2020 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. The stock options were granted as an inducement material to the individual becoming an employee of Fusion in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The options have an exercise price of $5.16 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Fusion's common stock on May 2, 2022. Each option has a ten-year term and vests over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and then in equal installments for 36 months thereafter, subject to the employee's continued service with Fusion through the applicable vesting dates.
About Fusion
Fusion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing next-generation radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines. Fusion connects alpha particle emitting isotopes to various targeting molecules in order to selectively deliver the alpha emitting payloads to tumors. Fusion's lead program, FPI-1434 targeting insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor, is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial. The pipeline includes FPI-1966, targeting the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3), advancing to a Phase 1 study following the recent investigational new drug (IND) clearance; and FPI-2059, a small molecule targeting neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1). In addition to a robust proprietary pipeline, Fusion has a collaboration with AstraZeneca to jointly develop novel targeted alpha therapies (TATs) and combination programs between Fusion's TATs and AstraZeneca's DNA Damage Repair Inhibitors (DDRis) and immuno-oncology agents. Fusion has also entered into a collaboration with Merck to evaluate FPI-1434 in combination with Merck's KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in patients with solid tumors expressing IGF-1R. Fusion and Hamilton, Ontario-based McMaster University are building a current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility designed to support manufacturing of the Company's growing pipeline of TATs.
For further information: Amanda Cray, Senior Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, 617-967-0207, cray@fusionpharma.com
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JOLIET, Ill., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, today joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), workforce experts, policymakers and industry stakeholders to discuss new opportunities for investments in electric vehicles and clean manufacturing.
Nate Baguio, Senior Vice President of Commercial Development at Lion Electric, provided an overview of how the Company has been a leader in manufacturing zero-emission school buses and all electric medium and heavy-duty trucks in North America. The roundtable addressed how partnerships with the federal government, states, counties, cities as well as local and nonprofit organizations deliver economic opportunities for green manufacturing. They also address the need for clean energy and can help bridge the demand for additional heavy-duty electric vehicles and charging infrastructure across the nation.
"We are honored to have U.S. Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg, an advocate for electric vehicles, recognize how building a robust electrification ecosystem and supply chain is integral for industry stability and growth," said Nate Baguio. "The Federal Government's Infrastructure and Jobs Act and the $5 billion it allocates to fund the deployment of zero-emission and clean school buses over the next five years further reinforces its commitment to the electric vehicle sector."
The current administration has been supportive of expanding charging infrastructure across urban, suburban and rural communities in the United States. Furthermore, it has been vocal about its focus to offer funding to advance the adoption of electric vehicles. One of their priorities is to build a network of charging stations along the nation's highways that will help create more jobs in the EV sector and a healthier environment.
The roundtable conversation also featured remarks about the future of the American clean manufacturing sector from Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11); Doug Pryor, CEO of Will County Economic Development; Craig Knight, CEO of Hyzon Motors; Caroline Portlock, Director with the Workforce Center of Will County; Kathy Gilmore, President of Valley Industrial; Dain Meza-Gotto, Director of Joliet Junior College Workforce Education; Terrie Simmons, President of Illinois Minority Business Development Center; John Gedney, Legislative Representative, United Auto Workers Region 4; Bob O'Dekirk, Mayor of Joliet and representatives from Pace Suburban Bus.
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Lion Electric is an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. The company creates, designs and manufactures all-electric class 5 to class 8 commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments. Lion is a North American leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles many of its vehicles' components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.
Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs. Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life. Lion shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol LEV.
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This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about Lion's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "may," "will," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "could," "plan," "project," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "target" or other similar expressions and any other statements that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words.
The Company made a number of economic, market and operational assumptions in preparing and making certain forward-looking statements contained in this press release including, but not limited to, that Lion will be able to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners, that Lion will continue to operate its business in the normal course, that Lion will be able to implement its growth strategy, that Lion will be able to successfully and timely complete the construction of its U.S. manufacturing facility and its Quebec battery plant and innovation centre, that Lion will not suffer any material disruption in the supply of raw materials on competitive terms, that Lion will be able to maintain its competitive position, that Lion will continue to improve its operational, financial and other internal controls and systems to manage its growth and size and that its results of operations and financial condition will not be adversely affected, that Lion will be able to benefit, either directly or indirectly (including through its clients), from government subsidies and economic incentives in the future and that Lion will be able to secure any required additional funding through equity or debt financing on terms acceptable to Lion. Such estimates and assumptions are made by Lion in light of the experience of management and their perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Lion believes that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: any adverse changes in the U.S. and Canadian general economic, business, market, financial, political and legal conditions, including as consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of COVID-19 variants and varying rates of vaccination amongst various countries; Lion's inability to successfully and economically manufacture and distribute its vehicles at scale and meet its customers' business needs; Lion's reliance on key management and any inability to attract and/or retain key personnel; Lion's inability to execute its growth strategy; Any unfavourable fluctuations and volatility in the price of raw materials included in key components used to manufacture Lion's products; Lion's reliance on key suppliers and any inability to maintain an uninterrupted supply of raw materials; Lion's inability to maintain its competitive position; Lion's inability to reduce its costs of supply over time; any inability to maintain and enhance Lion's reputation and brand; any significant product repair and/or replacement due to product warranty claims or product recalls; any failure of information technology systems or any cybersecurity and data privacy breaches or incidents; the reduction, elimination or discriminatory application of government subsidies and economic incentives or the reduced need for such subsidies; natural disasters, epidemic or pandemic outbreaks, boycotts and geo-political events; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company from time to time.
These and other risks and uncertainties related to the businesses of Lion are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" not related to an investment in the Company's final prospectus dated May 5, 2021 (the "Canadian Prospectus") filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers (the "AMF") and the registration statement on Form F-1 (the "Registration Statement") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and declared effective on June 14, 2021 and other documents publicly filed with the AMF and the SEC. Many of these risks are beyond Lion's management's ability to control or predict. All forward-looking statements attributable to Lion or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained, and risk factors identified, in the Canadian Prospectus, the Registration Statement and other documents filed with the AMF and the SEC.
Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under applicable securities laws, Lion undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update, revise or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debt capital markets advisor, Diversified Lending Solutions ("DLS"), is expanding its focus from arranging debt on commercial real estate transactions to helping emerging managers, particularly minority and women-led companies, secure programmatic equity from institutional investors.
Co-Founder Vernon Beckford explained the rationale. "The pattern we observed was that even when our clients are thrilled with our loan execution, their elation quickly shifts to concern around raising enough equity to purchase larger transactions downstream. Our clients rely heavily on friends and family capital, so there comes a point where you exhaust that resource and need to diversify into more institutional channels. We want to help make that transition as smooth as possible."
Growing real estate operators of every stripe often struggle to attract institutional capital, either because of their limited track records, target markets, or focus on smaller transaction sizes. But struggles are often compounded for members of under-represented groups, like minorities and women led companies. While several large funds have made meaningful commitments to fund such companies in recent years, deploying capital still proves very challenging."
It's encouraging to see more funds prioritizing emerging managers, but for these vehicles to be successful they will need to build and sustain healthy deal pipelines," says co-founder, Eric Andrew. "Our job is to remove the friction from that process, by demonstrating just how deep the bench is of highly experienced, and qualified operators."
Both Mr. Beckford and Mr. Andrew understand what goes into making a real estate operator "institutionally investable." Prior to launching DLS, both served stints at large investment firms, including insurer Global Atlantic (now KKR owned), Credit Suisse, and Cap Trust focusing on debt and equity real estate investments.
As a result, DLS' advisory services go beyond simply introducing diverse sponsors to prospective institutional investors. Their goal of democratizing access to capital for emerging managers calls for a more holistic and hands-on consultative approach.
"Before we introduce a sponsor to a fund, we need to make sure the proper groundwork for success has been set," said Mr. Beckford. "Do they have the funds on hand to put down a large earnest money deposit, if needed? If not, we can arrange that. Do they have key principals willing and able to sign onto the recourse requirements for larger loans? If not, we can bring them to the table. Have they thought through whether they have the internal personnel to absorb 2-3x their existing unit count? If not, we collaborate to establish a growth plan. We essentially become an additional member of the operating team, which has proven a really powerful means of helping lean organizations build the infrastructure necessary accelerate their growth."
DLS currently maintains strategic relationships with about a dozen funds and anticipates a gradual increase over the course of the year. "While we will look to broaden our base of partners, we are being very deliberate about the funds we work with to really understand their credit box, ideal sponsor characteristics, and deal parameters. Fortunately, there is no shortage of qualified operators to talk about. "
Diversified Lending Solutions is a capital markets advisory firm that arranges residential and commercial real estate loans for professional investors. The company focuses on projects requiring $1million of debt capital and above. For more information, please visit http://www.dlsloans.com/
If you are a minority or women led operator or institutional investor interested in learning more, contact DLS below.
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Judge won’t delay trial for Trump ex-adviser Steve Bannon
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday declined to delay the upcoming trial of Steve Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump who faces contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Bannon is still scheduled to go on trial next week despite telling the House committee late Saturday that he is now prepared to testify. It’s unclear whether Bannon will again decline to appear before the committee with the trial pending.
Bannon was also barred from asserting several potential defenses or calling House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or members of the House committee to the stand. The series of rulings by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols left one of his attorneys complaining that the one-time White House senior official, now host of the “Bannon’s War Room” podcast, wouldn’t be able to defend himself at all.
Barring an appeals court ruling or another delay, the trial will begin as the committee continues its series of high-profile hearings into the riot. Testimony by former White House aides has revealed new allegations that Trump knew the crowd was heavily armed and that he tried to join the people marching to the Capitol.
Nichols also barred Bannon’s attorneys from arguing that the committee violated House rules in demanding Bannon’s appearance or that Bannon defied the subpoena on the advice of his defense counsel or at Trump’s order.
And Nichols declined to delay the trial from its current start on July 18, saying any concerns about pretrial publicity due to the committee’s hearings could be addressed during jury selection. If it proves impossible to pick an unbiased jury, the judge said he would reconsider granting a delay.
Bannon could potentially argue he thought the deadline to respond to the subpoena may not have been “operative” or that the date to respond could have been moved, Nichols said.
The rulings led one of Bannon’s attorneys, David Schoen, to speak out in frustration as he sought clarification from the judge.
“What’s the point of going to trial here if there are no defenses?” Schoen asked.
“Agreed,” Nichols responded.
Bannon did not appear in court Monday. Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse, Schoen said he questioned whether Bannon could effectively defend himself given Nichols’ rulings and hinted he would appeal.
“He’s the judge,” Schoen said of Nichols. “That’s why they have a court of appeals.”
The 68-year-old Bannon had been one of the highest-profile Trump-allied holdouts in refusing to testify before the committee, leading to two criminal counts of contempt of Congress last year for resisting the committee’s subpoena. He previously argued that his testimony is protected by Trump’s claim of executive privilege. The committee contends such a claim is dubious because Trump had fired Bannon from the White House in 2017 and Bannon was thus a private citizen when he was consulting with the then-president in the run-up to the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress, one month after the Justice Department received a congressional referral. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days of jail and as long as a year behind bars.
Speaking to reporters after his arrest, Bannon said he was “taking on the Biden regime” and added, “This is going to be a misdemeanor from hell for Merrick Garland, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden.”
But Bannon contacted the committee over the weekend after Trump issued a letter saying he would waive any claim of executive privilege to testify before what the former president called an “unselect committee of political thugs and hacks.”
Federal prosecutors argued Monday that Bannon’s new offer to appear wouldn’t change any criminal offense committed by not appearing earlier. Randall Eliason, a former prosecutor who now teaches law at George Washington University, agreed with that view.
“This is a criminal contempt,” Eliason said. “You can’t erase the charge by deciding to show up later.”
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Associated Press journalist Gary Fields contributed to this report.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — April 13 has arrived and alongside it resides National Peach Cobbler Day and yes, my mouth is already watering.
One of the best-known cobblers in all of the world, the peach cobbler is a staple of the South. Some things you should do to celebrate could be baking your own peach cobbler, maybe even try out a new version different from your own on the wonderland that is the internet; one thing’s for sure, definitely post the final product on social media.
Maybe you don’t have the time or want-to to bake up your own, that’s no problem. We checked out Yelp’s best peach cobblers around Dallas for you to try:
- Nana Dot’s Southern Sweets, located in Downtown
- Emporium Pies, located in Bishop Arts District
- Hutchins BBQ
- Celebration
- Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que
- Val’s Cheesecakes, located in Lower Greenville
- The Jar Bar DFW
- Terry Black’s Barbecue, located in Deep Ellum
- The Old Fashioned Cobbler
- The Porch, located in Lower Greenville
- Sweet Georgia Brown Homecooking, located in South Dallas
- Norma’s Cafe, located in Oak Cliff
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Dentsply Sirona Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 1, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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CARLSBAD, N.M., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextMart, Inc. (the "Company" or "NXMR" - Pink Sheets Alternative Reporting Pink: NXMR) – NXMR would like to announce it completed the acquisition of Black Widow Permian Energy, Limited Liability Company, that provides oil field services in the Permian Basin ("Black Widow").
The Company acquired 100% of the ownership equity of Black Widow pursuant to a share exchange agreement dated August 11, 2022, for 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company (Restricted). Black Widow is in Carlsbad, New Mexico, which is in the prime oil and gas fields of the Permian Basin, and provides oil field services, which includes a specialized hot oiler, an end dump truck, and three Super Vac Trucks. Black Widow has approximately $1.5 USD in top line revenue since its inception in 2020. It is expected that Black Widow is on pace to record top line revenue of $1.5M USD in fiscal year 2020.
Mr. Maldonado (CEO of the Company), states…" We are happy to acquire Black Widow in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Michael Rogers has over twenty years' experience in the oil field service industry in the Permian Basin and was previously part of one of our subsidiaries, Emco Oil Field Services, LLC. We plan on immediately expanding Black Widows service footprint with internal financing of additional equipment and also allow it to utilize various assets of the Company to increase its top line revenue ongoing. The acquisition of Black Widow fits our current business model to grow our oil field service business in the Permian Basin, one of the hottest areas domestically for oil and gas production."
The Company has now acquired three oil field services operations located in the Permian Basin with the current acquisition of Black Widow. The next planned step to amplify our footprint in the Permian Basis oil field service industry will be to form a leasing program for oil field service equipment for the benefit of our wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company plans on completing this action during the month of September 2022 and will be announcing the full details of this proposed leasing company at that time.
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Certain statements that we make may constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements contained herein may contain certain forward-looking statements relating to NXMR that are based on the beliefs of NXMR's management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to NXMR's management. These forward-looking statements are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to the NXMR's business prospects, future developments, trends and conditions in the industry and geographical markets in which NXMR operates, its strategies, plans, objectives and goals, its ability to control costs, statements relating to prices, volumes, operations, margins, overall market trends, risk management and exchange rates.
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NextMart, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, is a public quoted Pink Sheet issuer under the ticker symbol "NXMR". Currently, NXMR currently is a shell company with a new management team with plans to become a current alternative reporting issuer with OTC Markets. The Company is currently looking for an appropriate business acquisition.
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Firm expands senior leadership with internal promotions from loan and bond strategies
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterfall Asset Management is pleased to announce the promotion of both Leo Wong and Keerthi Raghavan to Partner from Managing Director.
Wong and Raghavan are based in the firm's New York office and join the six current Partners at the firm. Their promotions recognize the leadership of Raghavan and Wong in developing Waterfalls' high yield ABS trading and residential loan strategies, respectively.
Wong has over 15 years of industry experience. He joined Waterfall in 2007 to lead the firm's residential loan investment and trading activities, most recently serving as Head of Loan Strategies and as a member of the Waterfall Investment Committee. Wong started his career in RMBS and ABS research in Fidelity Investment's Structured Products Group after earning a B.S. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Raghavan leads Waterfall's Bond Trading strategy focusing on investments in ABS, CMBS, RMBS, CLOs and Corporates, and is a member of the Waterfall Investment Committee. He joined Waterfall in 2014 from Barclays Capital where he led the firm's CMBS Research division. Raghavan received a B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. from the Indian Institute of Management.
Tom Capasse, co-founder of Waterfall along with Jack Ross, said: "Waterfall is driven by the innovative and entrepreneurial nature its employees bring to capital solutions, and Keerthi and Leo have embodied that ethos during their tenure. We look forward to their success and growth as the firm continues to expand across geographies and asset classes to identify markets where we have an advantage in our continued effort to deliver market-leading risk-adjusted returns for our clients."
About Waterfall Asset Management
Waterfall Asset Management is a global alternative investment manager focused on specialty finance opportunities within asset-backed credit, whole loans, real assets, and private equity. Founded in 2005, the firm utilizes a relative value approach for sourcing and investing in the private and public markets, across 60+ sectors of the asset-based finance arena. Through this multi-sector specialization, Waterfall seeks to provide its clients a compelling risk/return profile which is generally uncorrelated to most traditional investment opportunities. Waterfall is also the external manager to Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC), a multi-strategy real estate finance company and small business lender. Waterfall is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in London, Dublin, and Hong Kong. As of July 1, 2022, Waterfall manages approximately $11.0 billion in assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.waterfallam.com
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- A closed-end fund that invests in global equities using a disciplined value approach
- Average weekly trading volume of approximately 48,071 shares
- Fund's adviser has more than 40 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience
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An investor in Royce Global Value Trust should consider the Fund's investment goals, risks, fees, charges, and expenses carefully before purchasing share's of the Fund's common stock.
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Texas court grants stay of execution for death row inmate Melissa Lucio
By Dakin Andone, CNN
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday granted a stay of execution for Melissa Lucio, halting her execution scheduled for Wednesday and sending her case back to the trial court to review new evidence.
Lucio, her family, advocates and attorneys say she was wrongfully convicted of capital murder in the 2007 death of her toddler Mariah.
“I thank God for my life. I have always trusted in Him,” Lucio said in a statement shared by her legal team. “I am grateful the Court has given me the chance to live and prove my innocence. Mariah is in my heart today and always.”
At trial, prosecutors argued Lucio was an abusive mother who likely caused the injuries that brought about her daughter’s death. But Lucio and her attorneys said Mariah’s injuries stemmed not from abuse but from a fall down a staircase outside the family’s second-floor apartment two days prior to her death.
Of the nine claims Lucio raised in her habeas application, the appellate court ordered the trial court to consider four of them, including her assertions she is innocent and new scientific evidence precludes her conviction. Lucio also argued the state relied on false testimony and suppressed evidence favorable to her defense.
The court’s ruling delays Lucio’s execution while the trial court considers the merits of her claims.
“Melissa is entitled to a new, fair trial. The people of Texas are entitled to a new, fair trial,” Tivon Schardl, one of Lucio’s attorneys said in a statement. “Texans should be grateful and proud that the Court of Criminal Appeals has given Melissa’s legal team the opportunity to present the new evidence of Melissa’s innocence to the Cameron County district court.”
Separately, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Monday declined to make a clemency recommendation in Lucio’s case, citing the stay of execution.
Reasons for doubt ‘are innumerable,’
Lucio’s case garnered wider attention after being featured in the 2020 documentary, “The State of Texas vs. Melissa.”
And calls for leniency have grown in recent weeks: A bipartisan majority of the Texas legislature has called for mercy, as have celebrities like Kim Kardashian. But perhaps most crucially, five members of Lucio’s jury have come forward to say her execution should be stopped or she should get a new trial based on evidence they did not hear.
When she died, Mariah’s body was covered in bruises “in various stages of healing,” her arm had been broken several weeks earlier and she had a bite mark on her back, per court documents.
According to the state’s case, these injuries were the result of abuse. At trial, the medical examiner testified for the state Mariah died of blunt-force trauma to the head, calling her a “battered child.” An ER doctor who tried to resuscitate Mariah called it the “absolute worst” case of child abuse he had seen.
But Lucio — a mother of 14 — and her attorneys insist she is innocent and that Mariah’s injuries were sustained in a fall down a steep staircase outside the family’s apartment. And authorities, plagued by a misunderstanding about the fall, ignored or discounted evidence that might have proven her innocence, Lucio’s attorneys say.
Lucio never abused her children, they say, pointing to more than a thousand pages of Child Protective Services records from that time.
Those records, per her clemency petition, “tell a story of Melissa’s love for the children, as well as her inability to care for them properly,” pointing in part to the family’s struggle with poverty and Lucio’s drug addiction. But none of the CPS records, her attorneys say, indicate any of the children ever reported being abused by Lucio.
Lucio was convicted in large part, her attorneys argued, on the basis of a coerced “confession” she gave authorities in an “aggressive” late night interrogation the same night her daughter died. But Lucio’s attorneys said she only “vaguely” indicated she was responsible for her daughter’s injuries and never confessed to being responsible for Mariah’s death.
Lucio was particularly susceptible to coercion due to her status as a lifelong survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence, her attorneys said, citing medical experts who reviewed the case.
Lucio’s legal team has offered other explanations for Mariah’s injuries, again citing medical experts: Her bruises could have been caused by her fall and a blood coagulation disorder, they say, and a fractured arm is not uncommon in toddlers, particularly one like Mariah, who had a documented history of falling.
“The reasons for doubt here are innumerable,” her attorneys wrote in Lucio’s clemency petition. “The prospect that the State might shed innocent blood for a death Melissa Lucio did not cause, much less intend, should strike righteous fury in the heart of Texans.”
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HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) and (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or "the Company") announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $76 million to supply an Electronic Warfare (EW) training capability to the Air Force of a country in Asia-Pacific. The contract will be performed over a period of two years.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply the Asia-Pacific Air Force with a cutting-edge solution enabling aircrews to conduct airborne training in a real life, multi-threat EW arena. The solution integrates a range of transmitters, sensors, communications, command and control as well as analytical and debriefing tools.
Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW, commented: "EW readiness has become critical to mission effectiveness and survivability, driving increasing demand for EW training capabilities beyond the existing synthetic ones. By integrating our advanced EW technologies and the Company's unique training and simulation capabilities we can supply a solution that improves readiness and reduces costs."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn Channels.
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Joseph Gaspar, Senior EVP – Business Management
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kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com
Rami Myerson, Director, Investor Relations
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s going to be a cloudy and slightly stormy Tuesday in North Texas according to the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth.
A cold front will be moving through the region during the morning bringing cooler air to a majority of North Texas. Highs will be in the 60s to lower 70s north of I-20 under mostly cloudy skies.
Highs will climb into the low to mid 80s south of the cold front. The front will linger south of I-20 where a few scattered thunderstorms could develop.
“A cold front is moving through North Texas this morning and will bring cooler air to much of the region. Highs will top out in the 60s and lower 70s north of I-20 under mostly cloudy skies. The front will linger south of I-20 where a few scattered thunderstorms may develop. High temperatures will still climb into the low to mid 80s south of the frontal boundary.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/cloudy-slightly-stormy-tuesday-in-store-for-north-texas-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ | 2022-05-03T14:17:46Z |
Difenda Wins 'Most Innovative Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service Provider', 'Market Leader in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)' and 'Editor's Choice award for Vulnerability Management' at the 10th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at #RSAC 2022.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Difenda is proud to announce we have won the following awards from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry's leading electronic information security magazine:
- Most Innovative Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service Provider
- Market Leader Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
- Editor's Choice Vulnerability Management
"Our whole team at Difenda is dedicated to continuous innovation of our Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Advanced Vulnerability Management (AVM) services to meet today's growing cybersecurity risk landscape. Difenda is honored to be the recipient of these three prestigious Cyber Defense Global InfoSec Awards." Derek Nugent, Vice President Sales, Marketing & Customer Success.
"Difenda embodies three major features we judges look for to become winners: understanding tomorrow's threats, today, providing a cost-effective solution and innovating in unexpected ways that can help mitigate cyber risk and get one step ahead of the next breach," said Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.
About Difenda
Difenda is a privately held MDR SecOps-as-a-Service company founded in 2008. It delivers 24/7/365 security operations backed by modernized PCI, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001 certified Cyber Command Centers (C3). Difenda's managed practice is powered solely on the Microsoft Security product platform, and it holds the Gold Security Service Provider certification and an Advanced Specialization in Threat Protection with Microsoft. Difenda's fully integrated, modular platform provides a range of advisory and offensive security services to complement customer-driven outcomes. For more information, visit difenda.com and follow @DifendaShield.
About Cyber Defense Magazine
Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives.
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TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Project Portfolio Management Emotional Footprint, naming six providers in the Enterprise and Midmarket spaces as Champions.
Project portfolio management (PPM) software helps to optimize an organization's project portfolios, collecting and consolidating data across multiple projects to assist in managing risks, resources, and timelines. In 2022, organizations are seeking adaptive portfolio management models highly focused on the product versus the project delivery method. This adaptive PPM model allows businesses to change directions per business needs to gain the most business value.
"Portfolio managers and project management offices (PMO) often lack the resources required to operate a commercial grade PPM tool," says Long Dam, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group and PPM category analyst. "The complexity of the software is compounded when the IT department does not have adequate PPM subject matter knowledge."
For a seamless, agile delivery process, managers are also seeking software integrations that provide an efficient, easy-to-use, comprehensive solution, such as being able to access Jira, Microsoft Excel, Gantt charts, and email all in one place.
"PPM solutions that are intuitively simple to use and maintain will typically fare better with users," adds Dam. "Organizations are now seeking more simplistic solutions to avoid the additional overhead burden along with reducing the inherent risks of highly complex solutions."
To support organizations searching for the right project portfolio management software for their unique needs, SoftwareReviews has identified the top PPM software providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 874 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Emotional Footprint.
The Net Emotional Footprint (NEF) of each software provider is a result of aggregated emotional response ratings across the areas of service, negotiation, product impact, conflict resolution, strategy, and innovation. The NEF is a powerful indicator of overall user sentiment toward the provider and its product from the software user's point of view.
The 2022 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Software Champions are as follows:
- Planisware Enterprise, 98 NEF, ranked high for being respectful.
- TeamDynamix PPM, 95 NEF, ranked high for being reliable.
- Planview PPM Suite, 93 NEF, ranked high for saving time.
The 2022 Midmarket Project Portfolio Management Software Champions are as follows:
- Accelo PPM, 99 NEF, ranked high for putting clients' interests first.
- Scoro, 100 NEF, ranked high for over-delivering.
- LiquidPlanner, 99 NEF, ranked high for being efficient.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate Portfolio Project Management software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' Project Portfolio Management dedicated category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
About SoftwareReviews
SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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MIAMI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeFi protocol Paribus announces launch of their testnet MVP, the beginning of a new approach to DeFi. Secure, trustless, and truly decentralized, Paribus users will be able to borrow against previously illiquid digital assets like NFTs.
Paribus, a DeFi borrowing and lending protocol focused on evolving with new digital asset classes, is launching the testnet MVP of their platform. Their testnet MVP will feature traditional borrowing and lending with standard crypto assets for members of their silver and gold staking pools, as well as any individual wallet address that has participated in any of Paribus' staking programs. Paribus Ambassadors will also be able to participate.
Paribus currently offers staking in their silver and gold staking pools. The silver pool, Argenti, allows users to stake between 500,000 and 3,000,000 PBX, locked for 180 days in return for a reward level of a minimum of 25% APY. The gold pool, Aurum, allows users to stake from 1,000,000 to 6,000,000 PBX for 365 days for a minimum of 30% APY reward level. Since these are dynamic APYs, rewards can increase, as current APY for Argenti is 73% and 54% for Aurum.
There is a growing need for both interoperability and the ability to borrow against exotic assets like NFTs in DeFi. The NFT space is growing, institutional investors are becoming more interested in the potential of cryptocurrency, and the industry grows leaps and bounds every day. Paribus plans to be the platform for DeFi lending, leveraging their tech and security to bring users a well-rounded experience. Their full MVP launch will include APY boosts, and attractive rates and returns for users.
This is just the beginning of the Paribus roadmap. With a team that believes in steady growth, strong fundamentals, and providing a new level of security for users, Paribus will bring much-needed legitimacy to DeFi borrowing and lending.
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Letter to the editor: Look at both sides of abortion ban
As a former assistant prosecutor in Stark County, I still am haunted by a few cases. Here is one of them.
The mother of a 12-year-old female was in the hospital giving birth to her third child. The father was the man she had lived with for several years. While the 12-year-old's mother was in the hospital, the man (not her father) had sexual intercourse with the 12-year-old. She told no one.
Several weeks later, her mother took her to the pediatrician for a cough and runny nose. The pediatrician performed a pregnancy test on the 12-year-old. It came back positive, and the 12-year-old identified the mother's live-in boyfriend as the father. She was eight weeks pregnant.
She was interviewed before trial, and I will never forget the interview. The despair the child had on her face still haunts me. She was a gangly girl with glasses too large for her petite face. She told the interviewer she had no friends, and that after school, she just went to her room and went to bed. She was sobbing about the life she had, and her future.
It is too late for her to have an abortion under Ohio law. If you support the politicians who have added to the misery of children like this child, you need to stop and think about the cruelty of your actions.
Kathleen O. Tatarsky, Canton | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/07/28/letter-editor-look-both-sides-abortion-ban/10146984002/ | 2022-07-28T11:34:20Z |
- Parker is One of the First African Americans to Be Named CEO of a Major OEM Regional Market
- Hyundai Achieved Significant Sales and Market Share Gains Under Parker's Tenure as Senior Vice President of National Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor North America has promoted Randy Parker to be chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America effective August 1. In this role, Parker assumes responsibility for Hyundai's commercial automotive operations in the United States. He will report to José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America.
"Randy is the perfect person to continue Hyundai's recent successes in sales, market share, and growth in the U.S.," said Muñoz. "I have no doubt that he will continue to strengthen the full Hyundai team and our dealer network."
"Hyundai has an incredible team assembled by José and our Korean leadership," Parker said. "I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to lead this organization and continuing the success of the past few years."
Parker is one of the first African Americans to be named CEO of a major OEM regional market, and he will lead the most diverse C-suite in the automotive industry. In May 2019, Parker was named vice president of national sales at Hyundai Motor America and was promoted to senior vice president in February 2021. During his tenure, Hyundai became one of the fastest growing mainstream brands in the United States, setting an all-time retail sales record in 2021 and growing retail market share 31% since 2020.
Prior to joining Hyundai, Parker was the vice president of Infiniti North America, where he led the brand's overall performance in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He has had more than three decades of automotive industry experience and leadership roles at General Motors (GM), GM Acceptance Corporation (GMAC), Nissan, and Infiniti. At Nissan, he served as division vice president, Global Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales and marketing where he was responsible for the automaker's LCV business unit based in Yokohama, Japan. Parker also served as the regional vice president of Nissan USA's western region.
Parker holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University. He also completed Executive Management Programs at Harvard and Penn State. In 2021, Parker was named to the Automotive News All-Star list and was also recognized by the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2022 in their prestigious list of industry influencers.
Parker was born in Nuremburg, Germany, but considers himself a native of Texas. He gives much of the credit for his success to the examples of tough, compassionate, and ethical decision making provided by his parents.
"I was raised in a military family that valued hard work, servant leadership, and esprit de corps," Parker said. "I am a firm believer in the maxim, 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' I have no doubt that the Hyundai team can go farther than anyone ever imagined possible."
Bob Kim, the general manager for the southern region, has been promoted to vice president of national sales and will report to Parker. Additionally, David VandeLinde has been promoted to vice president, after-sales and will also report to Parker.
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Tuesday forecast: Mainly dry today with storms tonight
All hazards are possible with any storms this evening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Storms from overnight will continue to weaken and diminish shortly after sunrise. Will hold a low chance for leftover showers through 9am but most likely the majority of northeast KS will be dry beforehand.
With today mainly dry, the question will be are we going to get storms to develop late this afternoon and early this evening or will the storms hold off until after sunset. This will need to be monitored closely because any storms that do develop have the potential to be severe with all hazards possible with any early storm activity. The later we get into the evening and overnight hours, it turns into more of a wind and heavy rain threat as the tornado threat certainly diminishes and the hail threat while still may exist it won’t be the bigger hail we could get in the early evening hours.
After tonight’s round of storms, the next round comes through Thursday night which may end up being our final chance of rain for a while so if you’re looking for some consecutive days of dry conditional, once any rain moves out Friday morning it should be dry through the weekend. Very low chance for rain Sunday night with the next best chance being next Tuesday night.
Today: Isolated shower/storm before 9am. Decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds NE/SE 5-10 mph. There is a low chance for an isolated shower/storm to develop after 5pm.
Tonight: Scattered shower/storms especially after 9pm. Severe weather is likely especially through the evening hours. Lows in the mid 60s. Winds SE/N 5-10 mph.
Tomorrow: Other than a leftover shower/storm early, it’ll mainly be dry with decreasing clouds. Highs in the low 80s (upper 70s can’t be ruled out). Winds N 5-15 mph.
There does remain a chance that showers/storms develop Thursday afternoon with the higher risk being Thursday night. Once any storms move out Friday morning, that’ll be it for rain through the weekend. Highs remain in the 80s through the weekend but start to heat up in the 90s early next week.
Taking Action:
- While most of today will be dry, there remains a low chance of storms to develop late this afternoon. Stay weather aware because IF anything does develop, severe weather is possible.
- Severe weather is going to be highest before 1am where all hazards are possible although the later we get into the evening and overnight period if severe weather does continues, it’ll likely be a wind/flooding threat.
- If you have outdoor plans Thursday, be mindful storms could develop in the afternoon.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/07/tuesday-forecast-mainly-dry-today-with-storms-tonight/ | 2022-06-07T09:20:12Z |
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CDR) announced today that its Board of Directors has formally approved the payment of a cash dividend of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7¼% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock payable on August 22, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2022.
The Company also announced that the Board has approved payment of a cash dividend of $0.40625 per share on the Company's 6½% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock payable on August 22, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2022.
About Cedar Realty Trust
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust which focuses on the ownership, operation and redevelopment of grocery-anchored shopping centers in high-density urban markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston. The Company's portfolio (excluding properties treated as "held for sale") comprises 17 properties, with approximately 2.6 million square feet of gross leasable area.
For additional financial and descriptive information on the Company, its operations and its portfolio, please refer to the Company's website at www.cedarrealtytrust.com.
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LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Haus, the industry-leading multifamily Prop-Tech platform that allows renters to monetize their apartments and apartment buildings to maximize profitability, and Vrbo, which is owned by the Expedia Group, Inc. with more than 2 million properties in over 190 countries, have been named as Headline Sponsors of The Shortyz awards on May 18, 2022.
Hosted by International Hospitality Media [IHM], the publisher of ShortTermRentalz, The Shortyz awards brings leading hospitality experts from around the globe to celebrate the successes and best practices of elite professionals in the short-term rental business. The event will be held at The Skyline London and will honor award recipients in several categories including best booking platform, best property management system and most effective use of social media.
"We are thrilled to support The Shortyz, the only awards ceremony recognizing the innovation and strides made in the short-term rental market. Orion Haus is proud to help celebrate the ongoing revolution in the way people think about short-term rentals," said Kanan F. Whited IV, Co-Founder of Orion Haus.
For this year's Shortyz awards, the category of "Best Mobile Rental Accommodation Company" is presented by Orion Haus Co-Founder and CEO Cindy Diffenderfer and the "Rising Star" award, given to a "promising individual with a bright future" is being presented by Vrbo.
About Orion Haus
Orion Haus is a vertically integrated Prop-Tech software & operations platform focused on increasing profitability in multifamily portfolios by combining the stability of long-term rentals with the short-term rental market. Orion Haus was founded in 2020 as one of the only Prop-Tech platforms servicing this unique combination of LTR and STR. Orion Haus is ambitiously investing in its SAAS platform to make it far more profitable and seamless for owners and renters, and making the guest experience more enjoyable and secure. For more information visit www.orionhaus.com or contact pr@orionhaus.com.
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COLUMBIA, Mo., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest VA lender, was named on Fortune Magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022.
Veterans United ranked No.14 on the 100 Best Companies To Work For list. The annual list is compiled by the international publication along with the global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work.
"Having a spot on Fortune's Great Place to Work for the seventh consecutive year is an honor. It all comes down to our employees and their passion for impacting and enhancing the lives of our nation's Veterans, service members, our families, communities, and each other," said August Nielsen, Vice President of People Services for Veterans United. "We collectively define our company's success by directly living out our employee-created values: be passionate and have fun, deliver results with integrity and enhance lives every day."
The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For is highly competitive, and 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the list. Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies were only considered if they had been a Great Place to Work-Certified organization.
Great Place to Work is the only company culture award in America that selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"Best Companies' leadership has never been more necessary," said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "As workers struggle with the Great Resignation, burnout and Covid disruptions, these exceptional companies offer workplace experiences as strong as prior to the pandemic. These companies get that 'place' is wherever their employees are sitting or standing, and they are committed to make that place equitable, safe and productive. Their commitment to genuinely care for their people through trust, inclusion, purpose and meaningful flexibility for life circumstances goes beyond surface-level perks and is a model for the market to follow."
One aspect that makes Veterans United unique is its foundation, which is supported solely by the company's employees and its affiliates. In 2021, the Veterans United Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary by donating an additional $10 million on top of other giving to help communities nationwide, which assisted 139 individuals and 93 organizations. In total, the foundation donated more than $20 million throughout the year.
"Our employees share a passion for wanting to enhance the lives of others. It was something the company was intentional about before the foundation was created, as we've always been focused on enhancing lives and supporting others," said Erik Morse, board president of Veterans United Foundation. "By forming the Veterans United Foundation 10 years ago, not only were we able to give back more to the communities we call home, but we were also able to provide more opportunities for our employees to give back collectively."
To see the complete list of the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, click here.
About Veterans United Home Loans
Based in Columbia, Missouri, the full-service national lender financed more than $25.8 billion in loans in 2020 and is the country's largest VA purchase lender. The company's mission is to help Veterans and service members take advantage of the home loan benefits earned by their service. The company's employee-driven charitable arm, Veterans United Foundation, is committed to enhancing the lives of Veterans and military families nationwide by focusing on supporting military families and nonprofit organizations that strengthen local communities. Veterans United Home Loans and its employees have donated more than $100 million to the Foundation since its founding in November 2011. Learn more at EnhanceLives.com.
About the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
Great Place to Work® selected the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 4.5 million current U.S. employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Company rankings are derived from 75 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
VeteransUnited.com | 1-800-884-5560 | 1400 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO 65203 | NMLS ID #1907 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). A VA approved lender; Not endorsed or sponsored by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs or any government agency. Equal Opportunity Lender. Mortgage Research Center, LLC.
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EUGENE, Ore., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trillium Community Health Plan announced today that Sarah Brewer has been appointed Plan President and CEO, effective July 25, 2022.
Brewer has more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, most recently serving as Vice President, Medicaid Services and Senior Director of Population Health with Legacy Health in Oregon. Previously, she served as President of Legacy Silverton Medical Center and Interim CEO for Silverton Health.
"Sarah is a proven leader who brings with her considerable experience in managed care, a strong understanding of population health and managing complex populations, and a passion to serve our members across Oregon," said Dave Thomas, Executive Vice President of Markets, Centene Corporation, Trillium's parent company.
"I am honored to join the Trillium team as we collaborate with local providers, community organizations, and our state partners to deliver on our mission to help our members across Oregon live better, healthier lives," said Brewer.
Trillium serves more than 56,000 members throughout Oregon. The health plan is committed to providing equitable, culturally sensitive, integrated care for its members across the state.
About Trillium Community Health Plan
Trillium Community Health Plan serves Oregon Health Plan members through the CCO model, which began in 2012. Trillium is a recognized leader for outstanding coordination of care. It was first awarded a contract with the state of Oregon to help manage care for the Oregon Health Plan in 1999. Trillium partners with an extensive group of providers to improve care and access to services for OHP members. For more information, please visit our website.
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The relationship demonstrates Archer's continued momentum as it moves toward its goal of achieving Type Certification of its production aircraft in 2024
SANTA CLARA, Calif. and PHOENIX, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Archer Aviation Inc. ("Archer") (NYSE: ACHR) has entered into an agreement with Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) covering the supply of flight control actuation and thermal management technologies. Honeywell's actuation technology is a key enabler of Archer's 12 tilt 6 configuration, and Honeywell's thermal management technology will help Archer provide a best-in-class in-cabin experience for its passengers.
Archer's production aircraft will operate in dense urban environments, making critical precision from the aircraft's flight controls and actuators a must. Honeywell's actuators can accept hundreds of micro adjustments and commands per second from fly-by-wire computers, enabling precise navigation. Archer works to incorporate the latest advancements in technology into its aircraft to draw on its safety benefits, and accommodate the unique elements of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. As such, Archer has selected the MicroVCS, Honeywell's thermal management system that provides several advantages compared to conventional systems, including lower weight, higher efficiency, and higher reliability in its size and power class.
Honeywell has more than 60 years of experience delivering actuation and thermal management systems for space, aerospace and naval applications and is an established leader in the eVTOL segment, offering a full line of avionics, navigation, electric propulsion, radar and communications systems, in addition to flight controls and actuation technology.
"Honeywell's position as an established leader in delivering advanced aerospace technologies will be critical to our delivering on our goal of certifying our production aircraft in 2024," said Adam Goldstein, CEO, Archer. "It is evident to us that Honeywell shares our belief that the key to commercializing eVTOL aircraft is working with leading aerospace suppliers to ensure we can deliver as safe an aircraft as possible."
"Honeywell has a wide variety of ready-now solutions that will create a more sustainable future for the aviation sector, and the technology we're providing Archer is a great example of that," said Stéphane Fymat, vice president and general manager, Urban Air Mobility and Unmanned Aerial Systems, Honeywell Aerospace. "We're committed to making Urban Air Mobility an everyday form of travel, and Archer's aircraft will help bring that vision to life."
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
Archer's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer's goal is to move people throughout the world's cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility. Archer's team is based in Santa Clara, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
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DoorDash delivery driver shot and killed, police looking for vehicle of interest
MODESTO, Calif. (Gray News) – California police are investigating after a shooting left a 56-year-old delivery driver dead.
The Modesto Police Department said its Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting of Andrew Satavu on April 18.
Satavu, a delivery driver for DoorDash, had just completed a food delivery in the 1600 block of Gardenia Road in Modesto when he was shot, police said
Detectives with the department are now asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle in a surveillance video. The car is considered a vehicle of interest in the investigation and appears to be a late 90s four-door Toyota Camry.
Police are asking for tips to be left with Detective Doug Ridenour at 209-495-9844 or by email at RidenourDM@Modestopd.
Calls can also be made to Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 209-521-4636.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/10/doordash-delivery-driver-shot-killed-police-looking-vehicle-interest/ | 2022-05-10T19:31:26Z |
SD high school student told to cut hair or find a new school
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY) - A 14-year-old boy in South Dakota will transfer high schools at the end of the semester after he was given the ultimatum to cut his hair or find a new school.
Braxton Schafer, 14, is a freshman at O’Gorman High School, a Catholic school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was told he needed to cut his hair to comply with the school dress code or find a new school.
His parents say the timing of the decision was unfair, KSFY reports.
“He’s had one haircut his entire life, so cutting his hair would be significant,” said Braxton’s father, Derrick Schafer.
The O’Gorman dress code’s hair policy states that boys must keep hair length “above the eyes and not touching the collar.”
“People enroll in our Catholic schools, then they know what we stand for, and they know what we are representing and the structure and environment that we will create for their family,” said Kyle Groos, president of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools.
At an open house on Aug. 24th, the high school’s assistant principal spoke with Braxton’s parents about the teen’s hair. Since then, they’ve met with other administrators.
“We were open to a lot of different compromises. The only one was just not cutting his hair,” Derrick Schafer said.
During his time at O’Gorman Junior High School, Braxton said he hadn’t received any complaints about his hair from staff. That changed after he transitioned to high school.
“There’s some communication that was broken down that was not corrected and needs to be corrected. That’s what probably has us in the situation that we’re talking about right now,” Groos said.
Braxton is an active member of the school band and played his first football game Thursday. His mom, Toni Schafer, spoke with the South Dakota High School Activity Association the next day.
“Since he’s practiced and had a game, he would not be able to transfer into another school and continue with the activity,” she said.
“He just wants to go to school. He just wants to play football. He wants to be in marching band. He wants to hang out with the kids,” Derrick Schafer said.
After extensive conversations, the school decided to let Braxton finish out the semester without cutting his hair, but after that, he will transfer to a different school.
“We’re sitting here talking about haircuts when I’m sending him there for an education, and we’re getting booted because we have long hair,” Toni Schafer said.
Copyright 2022 KSFY via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/31/sd-high-school-student-told-cut-hair-or-find-new-school/ | 2022-08-31T04:47:59Z |
The Leading Sales Execution Platform Is Now Available to Help AWS Customers Close The Sales Execution Gap
SEATTLE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outreach, the sales execution platform helping revenue organizations deliver efficient, predictable growth, today announced availability in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog that customers can use to find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data and services to business solutions and run their businesses on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Outreach customers will now be able to enjoy the simplified procurement that AWS Marketplace offers through consolidated billing, custom pricing and terms, and retire their Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) commitment when applicable.
"At Outreach, we believe that simplicity is the secret to sales excellence, and our product team is obsessed with finding ways to further improve the efficiencies of sales teams," said Vlad Melnik, VP, Global Business Development and Partnerships at Outreach. "Making Outreach available in AWS Marketplace means less friction and easier implementation for our customers, allowing them to move and scale faster and more efficiently than ever through one of the world's leading cloud providers."
This news comes on the heels of big momentum for Outreach. The company was recently named a leader in both The Forrester Wave™: Revenue Operations and Intelligence, Q1 2022 and The Forrester Wave™: Sales Engagement, Q2 2020 reports. What's more, on the G2 2022 list of the Best Sales Products, Outreach ranks number one for best software by function.
"We always look for new ways to extend the capabilities of our customers," said Carol Potts, Americas Head of ISV Sales at AWS. "With the addition of Outreach in AWS Marketplace, we'll be able to bring even more value to our enterprise customers by helping them close the sales execution gap."
"As an AWS Marketplace seller and an avid Outreach customer, I'm excited for this partnership to be able to purchase Outreach via AWS Marketplace" said Marcela Yang, Sr. Director, Global Revenue Applications and Go to Market Infrastructure of Treasure Data.
Learn more about Outreach in AWS Marketplace.
Outreach is the sales execution platform helping revenue organizations deliver efficient, predictable growth. We are helping every organization achieve its growth potential by delivering sales execution workflows that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to close execution gaps across the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to deal management to forecasting. Outreach is the only company to offer sales engagement, revenue intelligence, and revenue operations together in one platform. More than 5,500 companies, including Zoom, Adobe, Okta, DocuSign, and SAP, depend on Outreach to power their revenue organizations. Outreach is a privately held company based in Seattle, Washington, with offices worldwide. Learn more here.
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HOUSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trueworks Roofing™ founders Joel Patzke and Laura Cole launched the "Houston Roofer" podcast to serve as a buyer's guide for both residential and commercial clients. They noticed a lack of resources for home and property owners when it comes to roofing and wanted to fill this gap with the most accurate and up-to-date roofing information.
Trueworks Roofing™ founder, Joel Patzke shared, "There is a lot of confusion when it comes to roofing and we wanted to provide unbiased opinions and facts on this podcast. Our goal is to help homeowners make an informed decision when it comes making such a big investment."
The "Houston Roofer" Podcast Will Educate Texas Homeowners and Property Owners on Which Roofing Systems Are the Most:
- Innovative
- Eco-friendly
- Durable and long-lasting
Founder Laura Cole shared, "It's such a big purchase and important decision that protects your family, your home, and even your business property, that we wanted to provide education and resources before you invest in a new roof."
The "Houston Roofer" podcast will showcase guests that are roofing industry professionals, and partners. Our podcast guests are passionate about roofing, highly knowledgeable and experts in their roofing niche. Featured guests will include Todd Miller, Metal Roofing Expert, Castagra President Peter Roosen, Brava, and many more representatives from the roofing industry.
To listen and subscribe to the "Houston Roofer" podcast, visit the podcast website here. You can also subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
About Trueworks Roofing™
Trueworks Roofing™ is a Houston-based residential, and commercial roofing company that is revolutionizing the roofing industry. They also have a showroom that will showcase roof display homes. Clients can arrange a visit to the showroom to view various roof displays. Visit the Trueworks Roofing™ website for more info. Trueworks Roofing™ services Houston, The Woodlands, River Oaks, Katy, and surrounding suburbs. For commercial jobs and Spanish Barrel Tile installations, they have a broader service area within Texas. Follow Trueworks Roofing™ on social media for upcoming info on their grand opening event this late summer.
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Director of Marketing
dimple@trueworksroofing.com
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Available in Four Flavors: Cappuccino, Vanilla, Maple Donut and Mocha
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alani Nu, the better-for-you health and wellness brand founded by entrepreneur and influencer Katy Hearn, launched a new beverage category within its portfolio today – Alani Coffee. This new, ready-to-drink line offers 10 grams of protein and natural caffeine derived from coffee beans, with only 90 calories per 12 oz. bottle.
"Expanding into the coffee category has been a dream for us. As a highly requested product for so long, we have taken every step possible to curate the best-tasting flavors," said Founder, Katy Hearn. "We are excited to share this new line with our Alani community."
Alani Coffee is gluten-free, high in calcium, low in fat and cholesterol, and sweetened with only 6 grams of sugar. A perfect blend of cold-brewed coffee and cream, Alani Coffee comes in four flavors including cappuccino, vanilla, maple donut and mocha, each sold in a 12-pack case.
Alani Coffee is now available on Walmart.com and rolling into select retail partners' brick and mortar locations including Walmart, GNC and The Vitamin Shoppe.
For more information, please visit www.alaninu.com. Additionally, find us on your favorite platform: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter to stay up to date on additional news.
Founded in 2018 by entrepreneur and influencer, Katy Hearn, Alani Nu® is a better-for-you health and wellness brand focused on providing low-calorie products with unique flavors. Alani Nu offers a range of products including energy drinks, daily essentials, healthy snacks and more, and can be found at Walmart, Target, on Amazon, in GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe and Kroger nationwide.
Please visit www.alaninu.com for additional information and follow Alani Nu on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok and Twitter.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks signed John Klingberg to a one-year, $7 million contract on Friday, landing the top defenseman on the NHL free agent market.
The offensive-minded Swede is leaving Dallas, where he had spent his entire NHL career while racking up 71 goals and 303 assists in eight seasons with the Stars. He had six goals and 41 assists last season, although he was a career-worst minus-28.
Klingberg’s offensive skills and shot-blocking capability give an immediate boost to the Ducks, who can also use his right-handed shot and puck movement on the power play. Klingberg scored 20 points while Dallas had the man advantage last season, and he has 148 career points on the power play.
“We are extremely excited to add John to our group,” Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek said. “John is a gifted player who can quarterback a power play and give us needed scoring from the blueline. He also adds veteran leadership and character to our team.”
Klingberg has been recognized as one of the league’s better offensive defensemen since the 2020 playoffs, when he scored 21 points in 26 postseason games while Dallas reached the Stanley Cup Final.
Klingberg, who turns 30 next month, had been seeking a long-term contract in free agency as the league’s top available defenseman, but nothing apparently materialized. Instead, he will have a chance to showcase his skills with the up-and-coming Ducks, who had plenty of room under the salary cap to accommodate a lucrative one-year deal with significant upside for the team.
His arrival will be another part of a fairly major roster makeover for Anaheim since Verbeek took over the front office during last season. Verbeek traded longtime Ducks defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Josh Manson near the trade deadline after determining he didn’t want to sign the pending free agents to long-term deals, but he had hoped to add a veteran defenseman this summer to boost the group led by Cam Fowler.
Anaheim has missed the playoffs in four consecutive seasons, but the Ducks appear to be primed for improvement in the fall. Verbeek signed center Ryan Strome and right wing Frank Vatrano in free agency to play alongside Anaheim’s talented young core, which includes gifted forwards Trevor Zegras and Troy Terry and defenseman Jamie Drysdale.
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New Survey Reveals Consumer Sentiment About Spending Money on Wedding-Related Travel
NORWALK, Conn., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As peak wedding season approaches, Americans are gearing up to celebrate loved ones with more than half (57%) planning to attend more weddings or wedding-related events1 this year because they've missed out on so many during the pandemic. And after two long years of postponed weddings and celebrations, 79% of consumers feel that wedding-related events are a great excuse to travel, according to the Priceline Wedding Travel Report, released today.
The report, which surveyed 1,000 Americans, reveals top trends and average costs, as well as breaks down how factors like inflation are impacting both consumer sentiment and plans for wedding travel this year.
"We've all missed out on celebrations over the past two years and it's exciting to have these occasions to look forward to again. Weddings are an opportunity for friends and families to reunite, and those moments shouldn't be compromised by high travel costs. Priceline offers deals and savings tips to help customers be there for the moments that matter." — Brigit Zimmerman, Chief Commercial Officer
Top insights from Priceline's Wedding Travel Report include:
- Save the Date…and Start Saving Up: Americans spend more than $2,700 on average just to attend a wedding—roughly equivalent to a full month's salary based on the median annual wage in the US2. Budgeting for out of town wedding events is especially stressful for Gen Z (39%).
- Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Wedding Travel is Costly, Too: Six in ten (59%) respondents say that the high costs of attending weddings/wedding-related events has limited their ability to save for a vacation (61%) or a bucket list trip (59%). This becomes amplified as eight in ten (81%) say inflation makes finding a travel deal more important than ever.
- Singles are Chasing Deals…Not Dates: Singles would rather find a good deal on a hotel (66%) or flight (63%) than a date/plus one.
Say "I Do" To Travel Savings
With rising demand and costs, Priceline knows it's more important than ever to save. Having negotiated amazing deals for over 20 years, Priceline saves travelers more than one billion dollars every year (that's $2,000 per minute!). So travelers never have to miss the moments that matter—weddings, bucket list trips, and everything in between, Priceline reveals the top savings hacks to save on travel:
- Whether you're bringing a plus one or flying solo, save up to $625 when you bundle your hotel and flight bookings using Priceline Packages.
- Become a Priceline VIP for free and access immediate savings, loyalty perks, and other benefits. Traveling to multiple weddings this year? You can reach VIP Gold status and unlock up to 50% off hotels after five bookings.
- Pay at your own pace with "Buy Now, Pay Later" options through Affirm, which offers monthly or biweekly payments when booking travel on Priceline.
To read more about the Priceline Wedding Travel Report, outlining additional trends and details on how Americans are approaching wedding travel, please visit press.priceline.com.
1A wedding-related event refers to a bachelor/bachelorette party, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, group honeymoon (buddymoon), honeymoon, etc.
2 Based on the Social Security Administration "National Average Wage Index" for the 2019 median average US wage receiving semi-monthly payments.
Priceline's Wedding Travel Report Methodology
Results are based on an online survey conducted between April 1st and April 10th, 2022 among 1,000 Americans, approximately half of whom were married in last 12 months or plan to marry in next 12 months, and approximately half of whom have attended or traveled to a wedding or wedding-related event in the last 12 months or plan to in the next 12 months. The results are balanced as it relates to age, gender, race/ethnicity, income, and region in the United States.
About Priceline
Priceline, part of Booking Holdings Inc. [NASDAQ: BKNG], is a leader in online travel deals. Priceline offers exclusive discounts on hotels, flights, alternative accommodations, rental cars, cruises and packages. We offer more than a million lodging properties, helping travelers find the right accommodation at the right price. We negotiate great deals every day, and put our best pricing on the Priceline app. With free cancellation for many rates, 24-hour customer assistance and the option for both pre-paid and pay upon arrival reservations, Priceline helps millions of travelers be there for the moments that matter. For us, and for our customers, every trip is a big deal.
For further information, please contact:
Christina Bennett, christina.bennett@priceline.com
Amanda Cohen, priceline@mbooth.com
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BEIJING, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RobotPlusPlus, a leader in aerial work robots, today announced its Series B funding round of US$15 million, bringing it to approximately US$35 million in total investment since its founding in 2017. This latest funding was led by Meituan, China's leading tech and online retail company, and Fosun, a global innovation-driven consumer group.
RobotPlusPlus plans to use the new capital to accelerate its R&D timeline and expand its global presence. New robotic offerings will be released for cargo hold cleaning, tank painting, and facade cleaning, in addition to upgrading current products by integrating more autonomous technologies.
"Our latest round of funding contributes to the positive momentum we have been building over the past year. With a growing market share across our key territories, we look to continue to deliver more transformational results to our current and future clients," said RobotPlusPlus founder and CEO Hua-yang Xu.
With a mission to "empower humans with robots," RobotPlusPlus has a portfolio of robotic solutions for crucial industries such as maritime, ship repair, petrochemicals, and power generation. The Company focuses on addressing the need to improve aerial work safety for operators while improving the efficiency of Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair (IMR) solutions and lowering operating costs for asset owners.
This has led RobotPlusPlus to be a market leader in magnetic crawler robots, with hundreds of robots already sold to clients worldwide. With its large team of skilled engineers and operators in place, RobotPlusPlus also provides Robot as a Service(RaaS) services to clients, enabling them not only to offer timely and cost-effective services but also to gain insights into industrial application scenarios.
"While we've previously focused on the Chinese market, 2021 has brought us more success outside China. We're looking forward to making our solutions available to a broader audience and cementing our position as a key player globally," stated Andy Lu, partner & SVP of RobotPlusPlus.
An example of this ambition is an upcoming office opening in Singapore to expand the Company's ability to serve the Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
"An aging workforce, rising labor costs, frequent aerial work-related accidents, and the COVID-19 pandemic have had an accelerative effect on the aerial work robotics sector," commented Pu Xiao, investment manager at Fosun. "RobotPlusPlus' mission is to empower humans with robots while helping increase operational safety and productivity. We're excited to support RobotPlusPlus in leveraging AI and RaaS to optimize aerial work environments and enable robotic applications."
About RobotPlusPlus:
Headquartered in Beijing, RobotPlusPlus is a technology company that builds aerial work robots. It provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly robotic solutions while guaranteeing a safer workplace.
RobotPlusPlus Press Contact:
Vivien Hao
vivien.hao@robotplusplus.cn
Related links
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Rini, MD, is the Chief of Clinical Trials at Vanderbilt University and is recognized globally as a leader in genitourinary oncology, kidney cancer, and clinical drug development. Rini will join Vial's Oncology CRO Advisory Board as a scientific advisor.
Vial's mission is to disrupt the clinical trials industry with superior trial management and tech-enabled CRO solutions. Vial's CRO distinguishes itself by leveraging Vial's nationwide site network of top investigators to ensure faster, higher-quality trial outcomes for sponsors. In addition, their tech-enabled trial management system streamlines study startup processes, has a centralized pre-screening call center, and has an unparalleled approach to patient recruitment.
On joining Vial's Oncology CRO Advisory Board, Dr. Rini shares, "I have devoted my career in Oncology and kidney cancer research to making an impact in patients' lives. To do that, we need to run efficient and effective clinical trials. Using technology to streamline processes, manage data, and communicate effectively can set us up for tremendous success and discover cures for our patients much quicker."
Dr. Rini brings a wealth of knowledge to Vial's Oncology CRO Advisory Board and will serve alongside members Dr. Arati Rao, Dr. Antoni Ribas, and Dr. Guru Sonpavde. At Vanderbilt, Dr. Rini is an Ingram Professor of Medicine and leads kidney cancer clinical research efforts. In addition to advising Vial's Oncology CRO, Rini has served as chair of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). His commitment to kidney cancer research led him to help found the Kidney Cancer Programmatic Panel for the DOD CDMRP. Rini secured more than $20 million in grant funding for basic, translational, and clinical investigations of kidney cancer. To date — this is the largest source of support for kidney cancer in the nation. Dr. Rini also co-hosts the Uromigos podcast which broadcasts the latest developments in GU oncology and critically discusses issues of drug development.
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About Vial: Vial is a tech-enabled, next-generation CRO that promises faster and higher-quality execution of trials. The Vial Contract Research Organization (CRO) delivers on the promise of faster trials through its innovative technology platform that powers trials end-to-end from site startup to database lock. The key to Vial's tech-enabled platform is Vial's modern, intuitive Electronic Source and powerful tooling for CRAs that enables considerable efficiencies. Vial operates across multiple Therapeutic Areas (Dermatology CRO, Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, and Gastroenterology CRO). Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company with over 125 employees and has run over 750 trials from Phase I through Phase IV.
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Conference call and webcast scheduled for 8:30 a.m. EDT
TORONTO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters (NYSE, TSX: TRI) announced today its second-quarter 2022 earnings will be issued via news release on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Steve Hasker, president and chief executive officer, and Mike Eastwood, chief financial officer, will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast that morning at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Discussions may include forward-looking information.
You can access the webcast by visiting the "Investor Relations" section of the Thomson Reuters website. Registration for the webcast is now open. Additionally, an archive of the webcast will be available following the presentation.
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is a leading provider of business information services. Our products include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world's most global news service – Reuters. For more information on Thomson Reuters, visit tr.com and for the latest world news, reuters.com.
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SINGAPORE and TEL AVIV, Israel, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MooVita Pte Ltd, a high-tech company that designs and deploys roadworthy autonomous driving solutions in urban cities worldwide, announced the newest iteration of its proprietary MooBox technology, including its latest state-of-the-art Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) solutions. MooBox's ADAS capabilities are powered by the "Hailo-8™ edge-AI Processor," developed by leading AI chipmaker Hailo.
The new MooBox comes with cutting-edge ADAS features, including Pedestrian and Vehicle Collision Warning and Avoidance, Lane Keep Warning and Assist, Speed Limit Warning and Control, and Driver Behavior and Attention Monitoring.
MooBox combines both ADAS features and its Fleet Management System (FMS) interface to create monitoring diagnostics of a vehicle's health in a fan-less and compact design. The enhanced capabilities allow both public transportation and private-owned vehicles to be operationally efficient. This enhancement can also assist with fleet-wide management for commercial fleets.
The Hailo-8™ edge AI processor features up to 26 tera-operations per second (TOPS) to optimize demanding edge workloads for on-road vision and telematics applications. When implemented, Hailo's chip enables high processing power and low latency throughout the device, while maintaining industry-leading efficiency and scalability. These AI processing advancements are uniquely capable of supporting the demanding Deep Learning applications offered by the MooBox technology.
"Increasing safety, preserving vehicular integrity, and reducing supply chain downtime are some of the challenges transportation logistics providers are currently facing. Our improved, state-of-the-art platform significantly increases operational efficiency for fleet operators," said Anthony Wong, CTO of MooVita. "By providing telematics data regarding driver behavior, vehicle health, and real-time vehicle geolocation, MooBox can be used to make informed decisions that lead to greater safety, improved driving experience, and better route optimization, as well as reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The improved MooBox is the beginning of a new era of incredibly power-efficient, customizable, and highly scalable ADAS that can transform any conventional vehicle into a smart vehicle. It even allows for data on driver behavior, vehicle health, and vehicle usage to be easily retrieved for risk assessment and powerful insights for FMS operations."
"We are thrilled to be partnering with a leading automotive technology company that specializes in providing advanced ADAS features for any vehicle, paving the way towards a fully autonomous future," said Orr Danon, CEO and Co-Founder of Hailo. "MooVita is bringing an unprecedented level of convenience, comfort, and safety to a car or fleet near you, and we are excited to be a part of that automotive revolution."
About MooVita
MooVita meticulously curates smart mobility solutions to roadworthy autonomous vehicles for urban municipalities worldwide. The company has proudly been doing so since 2016. Today, being one of the pioneers to fight for a paradigm shift in mobility, we transform existing infrastructure fleets into autonomous modes for multitudinous driving conditions and offer different modes of applications to ADAS.
About Hailo
Hailo, an AI-focused, Israel-based chipmaker, has developed a specialized Artificial Intelligence (AI) processor that delivers the performance of a data center-class computer to edge devices. Hailo's AI processor reimagines traditional computer architecture, enabling smart devices to perform sophisticated deep learning tasks such as object detection and segmentation in real time, with minimal power consumption, size, and cost. Supported by its Hailo-8™ M.2 and Mini PCIe high-performance AI acceleration modules, the deep learning processor is designed to fit into a multitude of smart machines and devices, impacting a wide variety of sectors including automotive, industry 4.0, smart cities, smart homes, and retail.
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MooVita
Natalie Lim
Marketing and Communications
natalie@moovita.com
Hailo
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Headline Media
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How a Minnesota Company is Protecting Our 10,000 Lakes
HOPKINS, Minn., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Twin Cities-based company is taking it upon itself to help keep plastic pollutants out of our lakes. Nature Lake is a sustainability-focused cleaning solution company with a comprehensive line of tablet-based cleaning and hand soap products designed to protect our waters, reduce plastic waste, reduce shipping pollution, and get our homes sparkling clean. "We believe everyone deserves a clean, beautiful home. We also believe that there's absolutely no need to punish our planet in the process. With Nature Lake tablets, a truly guilt-free, clean home is finally possible." says CEO Scott Severson
Minnesota is a good example of a state with waters that need protection. It has over 10,000 lakes and plastic pollutants have been found in each one and have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, according to the Ocean Blue Project. It's in the food we eat and even the beer we drink. Studies show the average person ingests at least 50,000 bits of microplastic each year.
Each Nature Lake tablet uses naturally occurring ingredients and are made in the Midwest. The foaming action comes from naturally derived cleaning agents; other ingredients include vinegar (acetic acid), coconut derivatives, essential oils, naturally occurring and readily biodegradable acids and salts. Once added to warm water, the ingredients dissolve in minutes. The resulting USA - manufactured solutions are a powerful blend of degreasing agents and cleaners. Tablet-based cleaners are an eco-friendly and sustainable solution that offers the same or greater cleaning power than what you get from any traditional pre-mixed solution.
- All tablets are safely made in the USA
- No plastic bottles ever
- Ingredients meet the highest green standards and are clearly shown on the packaging
- Nature Lake supports clean water initiatives
Nature Lake is a Minnesota-based, sustainability-focused cleaning solution company. Our comprehensive line of tablet-based cleaning and hand soap products are designed to:
- Reduce plastic wastet
- Reduce shipping pollution
- Save you money
- Protect our waters
- Get your home sparkling clean
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Leading dealer-to-dealer digital automotive auction expands U.S. footprint along Gulf Coast, building the connection from the western territory to the south-central region.
TORONTO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - E Automotive Inc. d/b/a E INC (TSX: EINC) (the "Company" or "E INC") and sub-brand, EBlock, announced today that it has acquired Louisiana's 1st Choice Auto Auction ("LAFCAA"), an independent auction marketplace that has historically transacted over 15,000 vehicles annually. LAFCAA is a 34-acre top-tier auction facility located in Hammond, Louisiana, 60 miles north of New Orleans.
"The acquisition of Louisiana's 1st Choice is another example of us executing our land-meets-technology strategy. This acquisition supports the launch of the EBlock platform in the U.S. Southeast market which we announced earlier this year," said Jason McClenahan, President and CEO of E INC. "The addition of physical auctions to our digital dealer-to-dealer platform is a natural extension of our commitment to supporting the evolving needs of our dealer partners. By connecting physical auctions and digital auctions, we are creating a network of logistics hubs that will improve our ability to serve our customers and give them the flexibility to do business where and how they prefer it."
Founded in 2002, LAFCAA is a recognized leader in the Gulf States Region, with a stronghold in Louisiana. The LAFCAA facility sits on 34 acres, providing the efficiency and accommodations for inventory, while also delivering a digital-friendly experience for dealers looking to expand their inventory strategy. EBlock intends to integrate LAFCAA's facility, seasoned team, and strong customer base into its growing U.S. marketplace.
"Louisiana's 1st Choice is a dealer-focused business with an experienced, forward-thinking team that is excited about the digital evolution in the automotive wholesale industry,"' McClenahan said. "LAFCAA's Gulf Coast location enables EBlock to expand its digital dealer-to-dealer marketplace in the southern United States."
"EBlock and Louisiana's 1st Choice share a focus on delivering excellence - whether that is for the customers we serve, the people we employ, or the solutions we invest in," said LAFCAA's managing partner John Poteet. "We've always seen EBlock as a leader in empowering physical auctions to embrace digital efficiencies to meet our customers where they are and how they want to do business. We are excited to join the EBlock team and continue to build on the momentum."
This partnership will further EBlock's commitment to simplifying and streamlining the wholesale experience by connecting industry-leading technology with full-service physical auction locations.
EBlock is ranked as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America, earning a spot on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and holding in the top 50 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 in Canada.
EBlock, an E INC brand, provides a real-time dealer-to-dealer digital auction empowering today's most innovative dealerships and wholesalers to buy and sell inventory in less time. With set auction times, run lists, and cars bought and sold in 60-seconds, EBlock's digital platform simulates the physical auction environment with a powerful end-to-end experience in a completely digital format. Find out more about EBlock at eblock.com.
EBlock's publicly traded parent company, E INC, is an automotive technology company on a mission to optimize the online vehicle buying, selling, and management experience. E INC is connecting the automotive wholesale and retail experiences—two worlds that have historically been kept apart. E INC's brands and their technologies make it easy for a vehicle to move between buyers and sellers throughout its entire ownership lifecycle.
Louisiana's 1st Choice Auto Auction is located in Hammond, Louisiana. Led by Managing Partner John Poteet, the team of independent auction professionals serves the entire Gulf Coast Region and a national online buying base. Dealers gather every Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. in six lanes and online to bid on a consignment of over 550 vehicles weekly.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding integrating LAFCAA's business into EBlock's existing U.S. marketplace and future expansion and growth. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "targets", "expects", "is expected", "an opportunity exists", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "outlook", "forecasts", "projection", "prospects", "strategy", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or, "will", "occur" or "be achieved", and similar words or the negative of these terms and similar terminology. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information.
Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances. This forward-looking information is based on our opinions, estimates and assumptions that, while considered by the Company to be appropriate and reasonable as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the risk that the LAFCAA business will not perform in accordance with expectations and past history; the risk that LAFCAA may not be efficiently integrated or that synergies will not be realized; and those other risks discussed in greater detail under the "Risk Factors" section of our annual information form, which is available under our profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the opinions, estimates or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results or future events might vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other risk factors not presently known to us or that we presently believe are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking information.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements.
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Together, Feeding Georgia leads a statewide effort to end hunger in Georgia
ATLANTA, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Food Bank Association announced today that it has changed its name to Feeding Georgia to better reflect the broad scope of its work to end hunger in Georgia, as well as its longstanding ties to its national partner, Feeding America.
Feeding Georgia acts not only as an association of seven member food banks but also as a provider of education and advocacy to end hunger in the state. Its goal is to build a path to a healthier, food-secure Georgia.
"With collaboration at our core, we believe we're at our strongest when we are working together – working with member food banks and their incredibly strong network of partner agencies; with our state and federal partners; and with generous communities who want to help their hungry neighbors," said Executive Director, Danah Craft. "Together, we are Feeding Georgia."
Georgia food banks and the statewide network continue to respond to an increase in demand for food assistance that is 30% above pre-pandemic levels. As pandemic relief programs unwind and low-income families struggle with rising food and fuel costs, Feeding Georgia's network of food banks and community partners will serve Georgians through innovation and collaboration.
"In 2020 when the pandemic hit and demand surged up to 60%, we provided a unified voice to advocate for resources that our food banks needed to respond, and they stepped up to meet the need in their communities. By working together – and with the support of generous donors and state and federal partners – we were fortified as a network and able to provide resources to communities across the state despite all challenges," said Craft. "Our organization will continue to advocate for more funding and resources, and we will seek out partnership opportunities for our network in the fight against hunger."
About Feeding Georgia
Feeding Georgia comprises seven regional Feeding America food banks, amplifying their impact through education, collaboration, and advocacy in a statewide effort to end hunger in Georgia. Founded in 1985, Feeding Georgia distributes over 180 million pounds of food through more than 2,000 partner agencies across Georgia each year. Its member food banks include Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Golden Harvest Food Bank, America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, Feeding the Valley Food Bank, Atlanta Community Food Bank with Georgia Mountain Food Bank, and Chattanooga Area Food Bank (Food Bank of Northwest Georgia). To learn more, visit www.FeedingGeorgia.org.
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The Associated Press reported the younger generation of Afghan/Taliban leaders are enforcing the rule of no girls in school after sixth grade. No problem, the leaders are sending their girls to Pakistan to go to school.
Hmmmm, I’m willing to bet that not one congressman or senator in Washington, D.C., has their children in public school there (in Washington). Anyone notice any similarities?
Donald Bousquet
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Fund VI Closes with $4.3 Billion and Surpasses $3.0 Billion Target
Inaugural Growth Fund Closes at its Hard Cap with $1.1 Billion and Surpasses $750 Million Target
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal"), a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments in industrial growth and healthcare companies, announced today that it has completed fundraising for two new funds, totaling $5.4 billion in capital commitments.
Arsenal Capital Partners VI LP (together with its parallel funds, "Fund VI") closed with $4.3 billion in capital commitments, well exceeding its $3.0 billion target of limited partner commitments and well above the size of its $2.4 billion predecessor fund. In addition, Arsenal Capital Partners Growth LP (together with its parallel funds, the "Growth Fund") closed with $1.1 billion in capital commitments at its hard cap and exceeded its $750 million target of limited partner commitments.
"We are extremely grateful for the support from and relationships with our long-time investors," said Terry Mullen, Managing Partner of Arsenal. "We achieved a gratifying, high re-up rate from our existing institutional investors, who on average increased their commitments by 59% from the previous fund, and we are delighted to have attracted an exceptional group of new investors that will further bolster our market-leading institution."
Over its 22-year history, Arsenal has built a leading private equity institution with two market-leading franchises in the industrials and healthcare sectors. Within its two focus sectors, Arsenal aims to create highly valuable, technology- and innovation-rich, growth companies that are strategically important to their markets. Arsenal's team of more than 85 professionals and 55 senior advisors combines specialized investment, industry, and operating expertise into one integrated and balanced team to provide differentiated strategic insights, combine diverse perspectives, and leverage expert capabilities.
"The success of these fundraises reflects the strength of our market-leading franchises and our track record of building strategically valuable businesses. We and our investors see exciting opportunities to invest in technology- and innovation-rich companies in the industrial and healthcare sectors," commented Jeff Kovach, Managing Partner of Arsenal. "Moreover, investors have acknowledged the depth of our domain and technical expertise that provides Arsenal the access, relevance, and credibility to compete and win in our target markets."
Fund VI will focus on investments in industrials and healthcare businesses with proven technologies and solutions positioned to deliver high performance and value-add to their customers. The Growth Fund will execute a similar strategy in the same markets but pursue investments in next generation, emerging technology businesses poised to apply innovation to generate very high growth. In both of these funds, Arsenal will apply its high-impact company building capabilities to help businesses achieve significant organic growth and facilitate strategic acquisitions to extend their offerings and to solidify leadership positions in their respective markets.
Patricia Grad, Partner and Head of Investor Relations of Arsenal, added, "We are grateful for this global group of institutions and individuals who have supported our firm and greatly appreciate the collaborative dialogue that we had with them as we crafted these investment opportunities, particularly our debut Growth Fund. We look forward to deepening and strengthening our partnerships with our investors for years to come."
Fund VI and the Growth Fund's investor base is comprised of leading public and corporate pension plans, family offices, endowments and foundations, and financial institutions, including The University of California's Office of the Chief Investment Officer (UC Investments), California State Teachers' Retirement System, California Public Employees' Retirement Systems, affiliates of APG Asset Management, The Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, affiliates of IIP A/S, and Minnesota State Investment Board.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel for Arsenal, Fund VI, and the Growth Fund.
About Arsenal Capital Partners
Arsenal Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments in industrial growth and healthcare companies. Since its inception in 2000, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds totaling over $10 billion, completed more than 250 platform and add-on acquisitions, and achieved more than 30 realizations. The firm works with management teams to build strategically important companies with leading market positions, high growth, and high value-add. For additional information, please visit www.arsenalcapital.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News is getting into the movies by producing its first feature film, an adaptation of “The Shell Collector” from romance novelist Nancy Naigle.
The movie, which debuts Sept. 1, is the first of four films planned over the next year on the Fox Nation streaming service, the network said Tuesday. The next film will be timed for the holidays.
“The Shell Collector” is described as a heartwarming story about a widow with two children who attempts to find a new life in their seaside town following the death of her husband. Caitlin Clark, Christopher Russell and Jennifer Higgins are featured actors in the film, produced with Cartel Pictures.
Fox follows CNN, which has its own active CNN Films division that makes documentaries.
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Integration of capabilities creates a proven end-to-end, multi-source, multi-asset class ESG solution that helps clients meet global ESG regulatory deadlines and streamline ESG portfolio analysis and reporting
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Confluence Technologies, Inc. ("Confluence"), a global technology solutions provider that helps the investment management industry solve complex investment insight and regulatory challenges, announced today that its ESG solution is seeing significant industry adoption following the integration of capabilities through the successful acquisitions of Investment Metrics and Compliance Solutions Strategies (CSS). In the first half of 2022, the end-to-end, multi-source, multi-asset class ESG solution has seen client adoptions double compared to the full year of 2021. New clients include leading asset managers, fund administrators, and management companies looking to meet global Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) regulatory deadlines and achieve greater ESG portfolio insights to grow and retain assets.
Confluence's ESG solution brings together multiple sources of ESG data and ratings, giving clients integrated access and enabling streamlined performance and risk analysis, in addition to regulatory reporting. With consistent data throughout the front, middle and back offices, the solution helps clients meet ever-increasing regulatory and reporting requirements around sustainable investments and gain greater insights into portfolio performance and risk to make better investment decisions.
"Whether it is SFDR, PRIIPs, AIFMD or MiFID II, asset managers and owners need a holistic approach to meet regulatory and disclosure requirements while driving down silo data costs," said Chris Riggio, Chief Revenue Officer, Confluence. "They also need a consistent and streamlined analytics approach to gain investment insights across multiple asset classes, funds and the funds of funds. This is why our clients come to us for our proven front-to-back office solution and our team of experts who monitor and provide guidance on ESG disclosure requirements and changes."
Confluence's ESG solution delivers multi-source ESG data and ratings, ESG portfolio analysis for sales and distribution, multi-asset class ESG performance and risk analytics, and ESG risk, client and regulatory reporting (including SFDR pre-contractual, periodic & Article 10 web summary disclosures along with the European ESG Template (EET)), helping our clients gain significant productivity and cost efficiencies.
To learn more about Confluence's ESG offering, visit https://www.confluence.com/solutions/esg-solutions/.
Confluence is a leading global technology solutions provider committed to helping the investment management industry solve complex data challenges across the front, middle and back office. From data-driven portfolio analytics to compliance and regulatory solutions, including investment insights and research, Confluence invests in the latest technology to meet the evolving needs of asset managers, asset owners, asset services and asset allocators to provide best-of-breed solutions that deliver maximum scalability, speed and flexibility, while reducing risk and increasing efficiency. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with 900+ employees in 15 offices spanning across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, South Africa, and Australia, Confluence services over 1000 clients in more than 40 countries. For more information, visit www.confluence.com.
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Elizabeth Olsen says her famous older sisters Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen spoiled her as they were growing up together.
"It's an amazing feeling, being the younger sibling to twins," she told Harper's Bazaar UK. "If I was spoiled by one, the other one wanted to match it. I loved it."
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who both played Michelle Tanner on "Full House," were the inspiration for their younger sister's acting career.
"I always knew that it was what I wanted to do, I just had a lot of insecurities about wanting to do it," Olsen said. "I've always felt that presence, which made me work harder, and maybe have a chip on my shoulder to be over-prepared and disciplined, so I could feel like I'm really earning it.'
But she was scared to use her last name, and at one point considered using her first and middle name as a stage name.
In 2011, she made her film debut in "Martha Marcy May Marlene" and has since starred in "Kill Your Darlings," "WandaVision" and "Very Good Girls."
"WandaVision" earned her an Emmy-nomination for leading role in the television series last year.
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- Intended for potential treatment of ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer patients
- Priority Review requested; if accepted, anticipate an 8-month FDA review
- Positive EMERALD study data previously announced on October 20, 2021
- First, and currently only, investigational oral SERD with positive topline results
- Additional data presented at SABCS (December 2021) and ASCO (June 2022)
- Plan to file marketing authorization application for elacestrant in the EU in 2H 2022
FLORENCE, Italy and BOSTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Menarini Group ("Menarini") and Radius Health, Inc. ("Radius") (NASDAQ: RDUS) (collectively, the "Companies") announced that Menarini, with support from Radius, has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for elacestrant in patients with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
As part of the submission, the Companies have requested Priority Review with the FDA. If Priority Review is granted, the Companies anticipate that the FDA would conduct an 8-month review, incorporating a 6-month priority designation review.
The NDA submission is based on positive phase 3 data from the EMERALD study that was previously announced on October 20, 2021. EMERALD met both of its primary endpoints, which were progression-free survival (PFS) in the overall population and PFS in the estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) mutation subgroup as compared to standard of care (SoC) with the options of fulvestrant or an aromatase inhibitor.
Elacestrant is the first and currently only investigational oral SERD to show positive topline results in a pivotal trial for the treatment of ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women, and men. Notably, these results showed elacestrant is also active in patients whose tumors harbor an ESR1 mutation, one of the key resistance mechanisms that develops in later treatment lines of metastatic breast cancer.
Following the completion of EMERALD, data from the study was presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) on December 8, 2021, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) on May 18, 2022, and further subset analyses were presented at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual Meeting on June 6, 2022.
Elcin Barker Ergun, the Chief Executive Officer of Menarini, commented, "We are excited about the potential for elacestrant to be approved for treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer, which constitutes about 70% of breast cancer and remains an area of significant unmet medical need." Barker Ergun continued, "Elacestrant has shown statistically significant efficacy over current standard of care medications both for overall population and in patients whose tumors harbor an ESR1 mutation, one of the most difficult to treat mechanisms of acquired resistance that develops in the later stages of metastatic/advanced breast cancer."
Chhaya Shah, SVP of Clinical and Regulatory at Radius, commented, "We enrolled and completed the EMERALD trial in a high-quality manner, delivered positive topline results, and prepared the submission of the NDA to the FDA. The submission is a significant milestone for both companies, and we appreciate the strong, collaborative effort of many hard-working employees at Radius and Menarini, investigators, patients, and their families. Together we look forward to advancing elacestrant and providing the opportunity to benefit patients."
Nassir Habboubi, Global Head of Pharma R&D of Menarini Group, added, "The Menarini and Radius teams have done an excellent job working together since our partnership began in July of 2020." Habboubi continued, "We plan to test elacestrant in earlier treatment lines, combination trials, and metastatic breast cancer that has metastasized to the brain. These details are to be communicated by us throughout 2H 2022 and 1H 2023."
With the submission of the NDA, based on the original agreement of the Companies, Menarini takes over activities and will be responsible for registration and commercialization. Menarini plans to use its fully owned subsidiary in the U.S., Stemline Therapeutics, to commercialize elacestrant if approved by the FDA.
About Elacestrant (RAD1901) and EMERALD Phase 3 Study
Elacestrant is an investigational selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD), out-licensed to Menarini Group, which is being evaluated for potential use as a once daily oral treatment in patients with ER+/ HER2- advanced breast cancer. In 2018, elacestrant received fast track designation from the FDA. Preclinical studies completed prior to EMERALD indicate that the compound has the potential for use as a single agent or in combination with other therapies for the treatment of breast cancer. The EMERALD Phase 3 trial is a randomized, open label, active-controlled study evaluating elacestrant as second- or third-line monotherapy in ER+/HER2- advanced/metastatic breast cancer patients. The study enrolled 477 patients who have received prior treatment with one or two lines of endocrine therapy, including a CDK 4/6 inhibitor. Patients in the study were randomized to receive either elacestrant or the investigator's choice of an approved hormonal agent. The primary endpoint of the study was progression-free survival (PFS) in the overall patient population and in patients with estrogen receptor 1 gene (ESR1) mutations. Secondary endpoints included evaluation of overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR), and duration of response (DOR).
About Menarini
The Menarini Group is a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, with a turnover of over $4 billion and over 17,000 employees. Menarini is focused on therapeutic areas with high unmet needs with products for cardiology, oncology, pneumology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, diabetology, inflammation, and analgesia. With 18 production sites and 9 Research and Development centers, Menarini's products are available in 140 countries worldwide. For further information, please visit www.menarini.com.
About Radius
Radius is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet medical needs in the areas of bone health, orphan diseases, and oncology. Radius' lead product, TYMLOS® (abaloparatide) injection, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture. The Radius clinical pipeline includes investigational abaloparatide injection for potential use in the treatment of men with osteoporosis; the investigational drug, elacestrant (RAD1901), for potential use in the treatment of hormone-receptor positive breast cancer out-licensed to Menarini Group; and the investigational drug RAD011, a synthetic cannabidiol oral solution with potential utilization in multiple neuro-endocrine, neurodevelopmental, or neuropsychiatric disease areas, initially targeting Prader-Willi syndrome, Angelman syndrome, and infantile spasms.
Forward-Looking Statements of Radius
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding the potential for elacestrant for the treatment of patients with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer, including the potential to be a new standard of care, the length of priority review, if granted, of the elacestrant NDA by the FDA, the expected regulatory submission in the European Union; and ongoing clinical development activities with respect to elacestrant.
These forward-looking statements are based on Radius management's current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the adverse impact the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the delay of reviews and approvals by the FDA and other regulatory authorities, delays in the supply of drug product, risks related to Radius' collaboration with Menarini, including its ability to scale its sales and marketing operations if elacestrant is approved for marketing; Menarini's ability to obtain favorable pricing and reimbursement for elacestrant, if approved; the risk that the potential market for elacestrant is not as anticipated; the risk of adverse side effects related to elacestrant are identified; risks related to manufacturing, supply and distribution of elacestrant; and the risk of litigation or other challenges regarding Radius' intellectual property rights. These and other important risks and uncertainties discussed in Radius' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the caption "Risk Factors" in Radius' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2021 and subsequent filings with the SEC, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent Radius' management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While Radius may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Radius disclaims any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Radius' views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
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- 18 Florida-based organizations receive funds to support educational opportunities, career training to help meet local workforce needs
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Florida have awarded $697,000 in grants to support a wide range of workforce training and development initiatives, as well as programs focused on attracting and retaining underrepresented and diverse workers.
"Duke Energy remains committed to creating access to workforce opportunities for the customers and communities we serve," said Duke Energy Florida State President Melissa Seixas. "These grants will help the organizations on the front lines assist Florida's current and future workers in obtaining the critical skills necessary to meet the state's evolving workforce needs."
Of the 18 Florida-based organizations that received funding this year, many are among higher education institutions that provide career-focused curriculum and training opportunities for students to gain valuable skills and meet local workforce demands.
For example, Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is receiving an $85,000 grant to prepare students for a competitive and high-demand career in linework.
LSSC will work to expand its utility-based program offerings to include a certificate program in renewable energy, as well as continue to provide scholarships to local students interested in participating in the Lineworker Boot Camp.
"We are so appreciative for the Duke Energy Foundation's gift to support energy education programs and student scholarships at Lake-Sumter State College," said Dr. Laura Byrd, senior vice president of institutional advancement and executive director, LSSC Foundation. "Our strong relationship with Duke Energy allows us to offer industry-leading energy education opportunities for students. With this year's gift, we look forward to expanding our programs to include courses and specializations in renewable energy."
Also among the grant recipients is AmSkills, a nonprofit organization that aims to transform lives and strengthen communities through workforce training and apprenticeships for youth, adults, veterans and the economically disadvantaged.
The $21,500 from the Duke Energy Foundation will support the expansion of AmSkills Manufacturing Academy, a Florida Department of Education registered pre-apprenticeship program at Anclote High School in Pasco County.
"Many young adults are not given the opportunity to explore different career paths before graduating, resulting in a group of young people who are unsure of what path to take after high school," said Tom Mudano, AmSkills president and chief executive officer. "AmSkills launched a manufacturing academy at Anclote High School in Pasco County in 2020, and it has grown from 30 students to more than 120 expected for the upcoming school year. Duke Energy's support has helped us both launch and grow this program and is truly helping to transform the lives of many young adults. We are so appreciative of their support."
Grants are administered through the Duke Energy Foundation, which is investing in workforce programs to help create vibrant economies in the communities we serve.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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~Island Routes is showing the world the best parts of the region as Caribbean's Leading Adventure Tour Operator~
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Built out of a desire to share the boundless beauty of the Caribbean with the rest of the world, Island Routes is again victorious as the Caribbean's Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2022 at the 29th annual World Travel Awards. This year marks the 10th win for the company as it continues to lead the service industry in regional innovation and travel.
"The company has shown exceptional resilience over the last few years in meeting the global demands of the travel industry. We are thrilled that by our efforts to show our guests the Caribbean authentically, we have been identified as one of the best at what we do. We aspire to continue providing superior products and services, along with unique experiences, across the region and exceeding expectations time and time again," said Ryan Terrier, Vice President of Operations in the post event interview on August 31, 2022.
Island Routes began its thirteen year voyage in 2009 and today operates in thirteen tropical destinations across the western region. Learn more about Island Routes on their website islandroutes.com.
The World Travel Awards™ acknowledges, rewards and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Today, the World Travel Awards™ brand is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. Its annual program is renowned as the most prestigious and comprehensive in the global industry.
About Island Routes
Born from an idea to share the beauty of the Caribbean with the rest of the world, Island Routes launched its footprint in 2009, committed to inspiring visitors to get off the grid and dive into the heart of the islands where setting sail, grabbing the reins, exploring lush peaks and tasting rich flavors are the experiences that become lasting memories. Island Routes currently offers experiences in 13 destinations: Antigua; Aruba; the Bahamas; Barbados; the Cayman Islands; Dominican Republic; Grenada; Jamaica; Mexico; Saint Lucia; St. Maarten; the Turks & Caicos Islands and recently unveiled, Curaçao. The company leads the Caribbean experiential charge having received the World Travel Award for "World's Leading Caribbean Attraction Company" eleven years and has set the tour industry standard by becoming the only tour company to receive a Six Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS).
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This first-ever CAFÉ will take place on June 7 & 8, 2022, at the Montreal Science Centre
MONTREAL, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Those attending the first-ever CAFÉ will have a chance to meet world-renowned visual effects and animation talents who will get together to share their knowledge and experience gained working on many of the largest film and television productions of recent years. Denis Villeneuve's Dune, which won the Oscar for best visual effects this year, will be featured, with a conference about the creation of its visual universe. Disney will also give an exclusive conference on the cultural collaboration that led to the creation of Encanto, the Oscar winner for best animated film of 2022. Created by the Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) and produced by Kaliko Productions, CAFÉ will take place on June 7 and 8 at the Montreal Science Centre. This event is made possible by the financial support of the Government of Quebec and the Ville de Montréal.
Along with London and Los Angeles, Quebec is one of the world's three major visual effects hubs and has earned global recognition for its outstanding expertise and talent. With more than 200 projects every year, some forty studios based here work on the biggest films and series in the world. In 2021, according to data compiled by the QFTC, the industry accounted for over 6,000 jobs and 950 million dollars in local economic benefits. Over the past 10 years, the industry has grown exponentially, with annual growth on the order of 33%.
Quebec studios will be in the spotlight during these two days. One of them, Hybride, known for working on the visual effects of the latest films and series of the Star Wars saga, will present a conference about the creation of the different droids, robots and creatures of the universe. Rodeo FX will show you how practical effects artists create invisible effects (blood, smoke, fire, etc.) that get incorporated into scenes of your favourite productions. And the UK studio Framestore will reveal the secrets of the Mirror Dimension scene in the film Spider-Man: No Way Home, a box-office smash that was nominated in the Best Visual Effects category at the Oscars.
Among the content dedicated to animation, Squeeze Animation Studios, a leading company in the sector based in Quebec, will give a conference about its project Cracké – Family Scramble, distributed worldwide, and will focus more specifically on the creation of an animation brand that stands out through its style, quality and effectiveness, while dealing with the production constraints of a TV series. Cinesite and Reel FX, two of the world's largest animation studios, will give conferences dealing respectively with the making of Riverdance (recipient of a Grammy, top 10 on Netflix), and the process of incorporating the new technology VCAM and Unreal Engine into an animation production pipeline.
Other conferences of note will be added to this exciting lineup that can be discovered on site at the event.
A full afternoon will be devoted to content related to research and development. In collaboration with the CDRIN and SYNTHÈSE Pôle Image Québec, a pitch stage will be set up to allow university researchers, companies and service providers to present their innovative projects. Simultaneously, students in the field will be able to get advice from professionals on their demo during an activity presented by the School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design of the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (NAD-UQAC). Lastly, a networking event presented by SYNTHÈSE between the education sector and the industry will also be part of the program and will allow all participants to continue the discussions generated during these numerous activities. The event will conclude on June 8 with an end-of-day professional cocktail presented by Autodesk.
CAFÉ benefits from the support of its Gold partners, Services Québec and the Ville de Montréal, its Silver partners, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), DNEG, Hybride, Mikros, MELS, MPC, Rodeo FX and Synthèse Pôle Image Québec, its Bronze partners, CDRIN, Framestore, Investissement Québec International, Raynault Visual Effects, Reel FX Creative Studios, Side VFX and Tonic DNA, its Exhibitor partners, Caribara, Cinesite, Folks VFX, Rayon FX and Scanline VFX, and its Media partner, 80 Level.
Founded in 2006, the QFTC is a non-profit organization that contributes to the development and competitiveness of Quebec as a world class, multi-screen production hub. As an economic development agency, its mission is to generate investments in Quebec by leveraging competitive tax incentive programs, the expertise of industry members, the province's architectural diversity, the quality of its infrastructures and the industry's ability to export its products to foreign markets.
The QFTC receives financial support from its partners: Air Canada, the Antonopoulos Group, BFL Canada, the Bank of Montreal, the National Bank, Demers Beaulne, Difuze, EP Canada, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hôtel Gault/Monville, Hôtel Le Germain, Grandé Studios, Hybride, MELS, Miller Thomson, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Rodeo FX, Technicolor Inc., as well as the different levels of government: federal, provincial and municipal.
For additional information, visit www.bctq.ca.
Kaliko Productions uses its expertise to accompany you in all stages of your project, from conception to final production, while adapting to your needs. Whether it's for production and logistics, communications and customer experience or a turnkey offer, our creativity and ingenuity are at your service to help you bring your ideas to life!
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WPD: 17 arrested during crackdown on human trafficking in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department (WPD) arrested 17 people as a part of an anti-child sexual exploitation operation codenamed “Operation Blue Ghost” from May 17 through June 2. The operation was in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other law enforcement partners.
Wichita operations were conducted from May 17 through May 19, with additional operations in the Kansas City area afterward. During three days of operations in Wichita, two people were arrested for aggravated human trafficking, one for human trafficking, one for promoting the sale of sex, and thirteen for buying sex.
WPD Officers and detectives worked alongside HSI, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Kansas City in conjunction with its Kansas City Child Exploitation Taskforce (KCCET) partners, the Sedgwick County Exploited and Missing Child Unit (EMCU), as well as adult victim advocates from ICTSOS to reduce demand for human trafficking with an emphasis on combatting underaged victimization.
In addition to the arrests, four potential victims of human trafficking were able to be connected with social services, and three firearms and two vehicles were seized.
If you have information about suspected child exploitation activity, you’re encouraged to contact Homeland Security Investigations at 1-866-347-2423 to report suspicious activity.
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackStar Enterprise Group, Inc. (OTC Pinks: BEGI) (the "Company" or "BlackStar") amended its registration statement on Monday, August 1, 2022, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. BlackStar intends to pay debt by registering 46 million shares of common stock at a price to be determined. The shares being registered are those underlying convertible notes and are being registered for resale by the listed noteholders; they are not being offered for sale to the public, as was indicated in the news article published by BizWest Media and Colorado Daily on August 1, 2022. BlackStar was not contacted by the news outlet for review or input at any point and has no connection, financial or otherwise, to the article's author, the publications, or the media companies.
Joseph E. Kurczodyna, BlackStar's CFO, said "BlackStar filed the registration in July 2021, but management feels a reason for the delay in its effectiveness is the complexity of describing the business concept involving a new trading platform using blockchain and its compatibility to operate within the broker dealer eco-system. Management believes the platform concept will be compliant with existing back-office operations after the registration becomes effective. Management intends to focus its efforts on locating an Alternative Trading System, Broker Dealer or Exchange to host and quote our platform."
BlackStar is developing the BlackStar Digital Trading Platform TM, a peer-to-peer digital trading platform of electronic fungible shares based on the blockchain. The platform is intended to be licensed to public companies whose stock is traded over-the-counter. Companies that license the platform would have a customizable interface that allows them to issue securities and facilitate public and private offerings. All transactions, customer data and corporate governance information would be recorded immutably on an Amazon Web Services-based blockchain. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority would have full access to all the information stored in the blockchain. BlackStar hopes that this increased transparency will mitigate many of the risks of investing in OTC Markets listed stocks and restore investor confidence in trading shares of OTC companies.
The registration statement is still under review by the SEC and there may be further comments by the SEC requiring revisions. The registration statement has not been declared effective.
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NEW YORK, July 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of HUMBL, LLC (OTC: HMBL) and/or the Company's unregistered digital asset (sold as BLOCKS Exchange Traded Index ("ETXs") on various cryptocurrency exchanges) between November 1, 2020 and May 19, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Humbl securities and/or the Company's ETXs during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Humbl class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6398 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by making false and misleading statements concerning the Company's growth prospects, technological advancements, international partnerships, and financial benefits for Humbl common stock and digital asset investors, as well as using selectively timed announcements to keep Humbl stock price high so that Company insiders could sell off their holdings into artificially created volume. The complaint also alleges that defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling its unregistered securities (BLOCK ETX digital assets) to investors.
To join the Humbl class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6398 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Championship-bound Jayhawks highlight Title IX with warmups
NEW ORLEANS (WIBW) - June 23rd, 1972, President Nixon signed Title IX into law, requiring gender equity in education programs receiving federal funding.
Just shy of a half-century after the fact, the national championship-bound Jayhawks are using their platform to highlight the importance of equality in sports.
“We just need to support them,” KU guard Christian Braun. “I think the things that they do in sports sometimes go unnoticed, and their talent especially. Just watching the women’s national championship right now, there’s a lot of really, really great players that everybody needs to recognize and really support them.”
KU took the court in Saturday’s Final Four in warmup shirts with Title IX written on the back. On the front: “More is Possible.”
“It’s important to get the equality through men’s and women’s sports,” center Mitch Lightfoot said. “That’s big time. I know the University of Kansas is big on that, and I’m excited that we were able to wear those shirts and represent it.”
“It’s a great platform,” forward Jalen Wilson said. “I was reading the shirt yesterday, on the back of our warm-up again, just reminding myself of how important it is to bring awareness to that stuff. I don’t think it gets the awareness that it deserves. So to be able to wear it on the back of our shirt, warming up in front of 70,000 people is really special.”
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/05/championship-bound-jayhawks-highlight-title-ix-with-warmups/ | 2022-04-05T02:46:21Z |
New season to tip off June 18 in Chicago on CBS and Paramount+
Season includes the first-ever BIG3 All-Star Game live from Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the BIG3 announced its fifth season will tip off on June 18, 2022 at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL for 12 weeks of FIREBALL3 action. The regular season will include two weeks in Chicago and seven in Dallas before the playoffs and Championship Game. Following the Championship Game, the BIG3 will debut an All-Star Game at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. This announcement comes after the league's most competitive and successful Combine and just before the anticipated BIG3 Draft on Wednesday, May 25 in Los Angeles.
"With so much game changing news from our league over the last month, we are thrilled to be sharing our schedule for this summer," said BIG3 CEO, Chris Hannan. "Our fans in Chicago, Dallas, and Atlantis brought the fire last year and we can't wait to welcome them back this summer for our best season yet."
"We have been working hard to build the league's community and fanbase these last few months and it is exciting to see so many who want to be part of what we are creating here," said BIG3 co-founder, Jeff Kwatinetz. "We are so excited to get back on the court next month and see what our players bring to the court and what our NFT owners bring to each team."
2022 BIG3 Schedule:
Week 1 Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL
Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 2:30 PM ET
Sunday, June 19, 2022 | TBA
Week 2 Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL
Saturday, June 25, 2022 | 1:00 PM ET
Sunday, June 26, 2022 | TBA
Week 3 Comerica Center in Dallas, TX
Saturday, July 2, 2022 | 1:00 PM ET
Week 4 Comerica Center in Dallas, TX
Friday, July 8, 2022 | TBA
Sunday, July 10, 2022 | 3:00 PM ET
Week 5 Comerica Center in Dallas, TX
Friday, July 15, 2022 | TBA
Sunday, July 17, 2022 | 3:00 PM ET
Week 6 Comerica Center in Dallas, TX
Saturday, June 23, 2022 | TBA
Week 7 Comerica Center in Dallas, TX
Saturday, July 30, 2022 | 1:00 PM ET
Sunday, July 31, 2022 | TBA
Week 8 Comerica Center in Dallas, TX
Saturday, August 6, 2022 | 1:00 PM ET
Sunday, August 7, 2022 | TBA
Week 9 Comerica Center in Dallas, TX
Saturday, August 13, 2022 | TBA
Week 10 Playoffs
TBA
Week 11 Championship
TBA
Week 12 All-Star Game at Atlantis in Bahamas
Sunday, September 4, 2022 | 2:30PM ET
Throughout the summer, games will be broadcast and streamed live on CBS and Paramount+ with additional broadcast details to be announced prior to the season. Tickets can be purchased here. The BIG3 is returning to a semi-tour model as all COVID-19 protocols will be dictated by local regulations. Exact dates and locations for the playoffs and Championship Game will also be announced in the coming weeks.
Known as a ground-breaking league that focuses on innovation, the BIG3 has introduced a new ownership model that leverages blockchain technology to sell NFTs offering ownership-like benefits, and implemented several key rule changes for the 2021 season including doubling the number of open tryouts, lowering the minimum player age, and introducing the Taco Bell 'Bring the Fire' rule allowing teams one challenge per half determined by an in-game one-on-one.
To learn more about the BIG3 and to sign up for more information about participating in the ownership sale, go to BIG3.com and follow @thebig3 on twitter and instagram.
ABOUT BIG3:
BIG3 (BIG3.com) is who we are, FIREBALL3 is what we play. It's not your grandfather's 3-on-3. The premier global BIG3 league features many of the greatest, most popular and skilled professional athletes of all time. Founded by producer, actor and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 combines highly competitive, physical, fast game experiences and incredible fan experiences.
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Twitter says it removes 1 million spam accounts a day
(AP) – Twitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the company’s fake and bot accounts as it tussles with Elon Musk over “spam bots.”
The Tesla CEO, who has offered to buy Twitter for $44 billion, has threatened to walk away from the deal if the company can’t show that less than 5% of its daily active users are automated spam accounts.
Musk has argued, without presenting evidence, that Twitter has significantly underestimated the number of these “spam bots” — automated accounts that typically promote scams and misinformation — on its service.
Twitter said on the call that the spam accounts represent well below 5% of its active user base each quarter.
Fake social media accounts have been problematic for years. Advertisers rely on the number of users provided by social media platforms to determine where they will spend money. Spam bots are also used to amplify messages and spread disinformation.
The problem of fake accounts is well-known to Twitter and its investors. The company has disclosed its bot estimates to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for years, while also cautioning that its estimate might be too low.
Last month, Twitter offered Musk access to its “firehose” of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets, according to multiple reports at the time, though neither the company nor Musk confirmed this.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/07/twitter-says-it-removes-1-million-spam-accounts-day/ | 2022-07-07T18:34:49Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges MINISO Group Holdings Limited (NYSE: MNSO) investors who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now.
Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/MNSO
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MINISO attributes its fast growth to its MINISO Retail Partner model, claiming it's an asset-light, high-margin network of thousands of independent franchise stores who shoulder capital and operating expenses while selling company-branded products.
These claims came into question on July 26, 2022, when Blue Orca published a scathing report about MINISO. Blue Orca determined that the company itself owns and operates about 40% of MINISO stores and, in addition, hundreds of stores are registered to company executives or persons connected to its Chairman. Blue Orca attributed MINISO's secret ownership and operation to years of declining store revenues and profits.
Blue Orca also concluded that, shortly after MINISO completed its $600 million IPO in October 2020 "that MINISO's chairman, Ye Guofu, bilked hundreds of millions of freshly raised capital from public investors through a series of crooked transactions revolving around the purchase and construction of a massive headquarters in China."
This news sent the price of MINISO American Depositary Shares sharply lower on July 26, 2022.
More recently, on July 29, 2022, Blue Orca responded to MINISO's July 28 "rebuttal," stating MINISO (1) simply ignored Blue Orca's finding that the company owns and operates about 40% of MINISO stores, and (2) admitted its chairman did not contribute funds to purchase MINISO's headquarters.
"We're focused on investors' losses and whether MINISO lied about its Retail Partner model," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in MINISO and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding MINISO should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email MNSO@hbsslaw.com.
About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation law firm focusing on corporate accountability through class-action law. The firm is home to a robust securities litigation practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and fraud. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
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New initiative will alleviate pressures of a tight labor market by bringing resources directly to job seekers through in-person and virtual events across the U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries International announces its partnership with Indeed, a leading global hiring platform, as they launch their Ready to Work program, a series of free virtual and in-person events for job seekers in several cities across the U.S. from September 12 to October 8, 2022. Through Ready to Work, Indeed aims to connect 50,000 job seekers with employers looking to hire talent right now, supporting the company's goal of helping 100 million people get jobs globally by 2030, including 30 million facing barriers.
Ready to Work brings Indeed's full suite of resources directly to job seekers with virtual and in-person support, tools and tips to build the skills they need on their journey to better work. In addition to helping secure interviews for job seekers, the series of events will provide thousands of people with resources and guidance for a successful job search. This includes assistance with hiring, training and coaching to help make the job search simpler and faster.
"Job seekers and career advancers win when Indeed and Goodwill work together with employers," said Wendi Copeland, Chief Partnerships Officer of Goodwill Industries International. "Through the Ready to Work Program, we can connect local talent to some of the 11 million available jobs in the U.S. We are committed to helping everyone access the opportunity to thrive."
The Ready to Work program brings together a coalition of businesses, nonprofits and civic partners dedicated to providing talent with the resources they need for a successful job search. Indeed, along with Glassdoor, Lyft, Goodwill, Dunkin, Rework America, Care.com, and NBA teams, Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls, will roll out a series of activations throughout the weeks' programming in Chicago, Detroit, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Dallas-Fort Worth. More information on the Ready to Work coalition of brand partners and their commitments can be found here.
"The last couple of years have brought new challenges and exacerbated existing ones for so many job seekers. This program is important because not only is it impacting entire communities, but deserving individuals who have the desire and the potential to do great work," said Abbey Carlton, Indeed VP of Social Impact. "The support from our partners will allow the Ready to Work initiative to reach as many job seekers as possible through both in-person and virtual events that will connect thousands of people with companies who need great talent now."
This program will provide thousands of job seekers with the support and guidance they need for a successful job search and work towards Indeed's goal of helping 100 million people get hired. Job seekers can visit indeed.com/readytowork for more details on the program and events in their area.
ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Goodwill Industries International is a network of 155 community-based, autonomous organizations in the U.S. and Canada with a presence in 12 other countries. Goodwill industries International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides people with opportunities and support to empower themselves and thrive through training, development and employment. Local Goodwill organizations provide career navigation, skills training, job placement and other community-based services funded in part by selling donated clothing and household items in nearly 3,300 stores and at ShopGoodwill.com®.
About Indeed
More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world and allows jobseekers to search millions of jobs on the web or mobile in over 60 countries and 28 languages. More than 250 million people each month search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies on Indeed. For more information, visit indeed.com.
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Former champion Amir Khan announces retirement from boxing
LONDON (AP) — Former unified light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan has retired from boxing after a career that also included a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. The 35-year-old Khan said on social media that “It’s time to hang up my gloves.” One of the best British boxers of his era Khan retires with a record of 34-6. He won the silver medal in Greece at age 17. Khan was the unified light-welterweight champion from 2009-12 and later fought — and lost to — big names like Canelo Alvarez, Danny Garcia and Terence Crawford in the United States. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/13/former-champion-amir-khan-announces-retirement-from-boxing/ | 2022-05-13T14:48:02Z |
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. (AP) — Michael Jennings wasn’t breaking any laws or doing anything that was obviously suspicious; the Black minister was simply watering the flowers of a neighbor who was out of town.
Yet there was a problem: Around the corner, Amber Roberson, who is white, thought she was helping that same neighbor when she saw a vehicle she didn’t recognize at the house and called police.
Within minutes, Jennings was in handcuffs, Roberson was apologizing for calling 911 and three officers were talking among themselves about how everything might have been different.
Harry Daniels, an attorney representing Jennings, said he plans to submit a claim to the city of Childersburg seeking damages and then file a lawsuit. “This should be a learned lesson and a training tool for law enforcement about what not to do,” he said.
A 20-minute video of the episode recorded on one of the officers’ body cameras shows how quickly an uneventful evening on a quiet residential street devolved into yet another potentially explosive situation involving a Black man and white law enforcement authorities.
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“Whatcha doing here, man?” Officer Chris Smith asked as he walked up to Jennings, who held a hose with a stream of water falling on plants beside the driveway outside a small, white house.
“Watering flowers,” Jennings replied from a few feet away. Lawn decorations stood around a mailbox; fresh mulch covered the beds. It was more than an hour before sunset on a Sunday in late May, the kind of spring evening when people often are out tending plants.
But moments before, a woman had dialed 911 about a “younger Black male” and gold SUV that she saw at the house even though the owners were away, according to a call transcript obtained by The Associated Press.
Walking toward Jennings, Smith told him that a caller said she saw a strange vehicle and a person who “wasn’t supposed to be here” at the house.
Jennings told him the SUV he was talking about belonged to the neighbor who lives there.
“I’m supposed to be here,” he added. “I’m Pastor Jennings. I live across the street.”
“You’re Pastor Jennings?”
“Yes. I’m looking out for their house while they’re gone, watering their flowers,” said Jennings, still spraying water.
“OK, well, that’s cool. Do you have, like, ID?” Smith asked.
“Oh, no. Man, I’m not going to give you ID,” Jennings said, turning away.
“Why not?” Smith asked.
“I ain’t did nothing wrong,” the pastor replied.
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Jennings, 56, was born in rural Alabama just three years after George C. Wallace pledged “segregation forever” at the first of his four inaugurations as governor. His parents grew up during a time when racial segregation was the law and Black people were expected to act with deference to white people in the South.
“I know the backdrop,” Jennings said in an interview with AP.
Meanwhile, the officers who confronted him on May 22 work for a majority-white city of about 4,700 people that’s located 55 miles (88 kilometers) southeast of Birmingham down U.S. 280. Most members of the city council and police department are white, as is the mayor, past police chief and current acting chief.
Jennings went into the ministry not long after graduating from high school and hasn’t strayed far from his birthplace of nearby Sylacauga, where he leads Vision of Abundant Life Ministries, a small, nondenominational church, when not doing landscaping work or selling items online. In 1991, he said, he worked security and then trained to be a police officer in a nearby town but left before taking the job full time.
“That’s how I knew the law,” he said.
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As Jennings and Smith argued over whether the pastor needed to show an ID, another officer walked into view.
His voice rising, Jennings asked who called the police.
“You see a Black man out here watering his neighbor’s flowers and you think it’s something illegal,” Jennings said loudly.
“I’m not saying nothing about …,” Smith responded.
“You have no right to approach me if I ain’t did nothing suspicious or nothing wrong,” Jennings said, gesturing with his right hand and continuing to hold the garden hose with his left. With the officers also talking, he added: “You want to lock me up? Lock me up. I’m not showing y’all anything. I’m going to continue watering these flowers.”
About 35 seconds later, after warning that Jennings could be charged with obstruction for walking away, officer No. 2, identified in a police report as J. Gable, put the preacher in handcuffs.
“I like this,” Jennings told them. He added: “It’s already a lawsuit.”
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Alabama law allows police to ask for the name of someone in a public place when there’s reasonable suspicion the person has committed or is about to commit a crime. But that doesn’t mean a man innocently watering flowers at a neighbor’s home must provide identification when asked by an officer, according to Hank Sherrod, a civil rights lawyer who reviewed the full police video at the request of the AP.
“This is an area of the law that is pretty clear,” said Sherrod, who has handled similar cases in north Alabama, where he practices.
Giving police the same name he routinely uses as the minister of a Black church, where ecclesiastical titles are important, Jennings identified himself, without any prompting, as “Pastor Jennings” within seconds of Smith’s approach. That might have been adequate for someone steeped in the culture of Black Christianity, but it wasn’t for white police officers.
The video shows the officers repeatedly accusing Jennings of failing to identify himself.
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Cuffed and seated between two shrubs on the front stoop of his neighbor’s home, Jennings told Smith and Gable that his son, a university athletics administrator, had been wrongly detained recently in Michigan after a young woman at a cheerleading competition said a Black man had hugged her.
“My son just got arrested and profiled,” he said. The incident, which didn’t result in any charges, happened about two months before Jennings’ confrontation with Alabama police, he told the AP.
A third Childersburg officer, identified as Sgt. Jeremy Brooks in a report, arrived while Smith was complaining loudly that Jennings wouldn’t listen and Gable was all but screaming at the pastor.
“You have to identify yourself to me,” Gable yelled.
“No, I don’t,” Jennings retorted repeatedly.
Smith returned to his patrol car while the argument continued. What Jennings said then is inaudible on the video, but a police report quotes him as telling Brooks: “Stop talking to me like I’m a boy.” But Jennings told the AP that he said something very different: “I told him, ‘I’m a full-grown man. You don’t talk to me like that, boy.’”
Whatever was said, it was enough for Smith.
“You know what? 10-15,” he shouted, using the police radio code for a prisoner in custody. “I ain’t going to sit there and have that, dude.”
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Apart from the recent experience of his son, Jennings said he felt “anger and fear” during the entire episode because of the accumulated weight of past police killings — George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others — plus lower-profile incidents and shootings in Alabama.
“That’s why I didn’t resist,” he said.
And, Jennings said, he already had experience dealing with suspicious white police officers in the racially integrated neighborhood where he and his family have lived for seven years.
Not long after moving in, he said, an officer cruised down the street while Jennings was out by the street checking the mail. The officer pulled over to question Jennings, explaining that he was responding to a caller’s claim that a Black man was going through mailboxes in the area, according to the preacher.
“I told him it was my house,” Jennings said. “He just went on.”
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Jennings was already in the back of a patrol car by the time Roberson, the white woman who called police, emerged. Jennings, she told officers, was a neighbor and a friend of the home’s owner, Roy Milam.
“OK. Does he have permission here to be watering flowers?” Smith asked.
“He may, because they are friends,” she replied. “They went out of town today. He may be watering their flowers. It would be completely normal.”
Milam told the AP that was exactly what happened: He’d asked Jennings to water his wife’s flowers while they were camping in the Tennessee mountains for a few days.
Watering flowers wasn’t the problem, Smith told Roberson. The issue, he said, was Jennings’ refusal to provide identification after acting “suspicious.”
Realizing that she’d called police because one neighbor was watering another’s flowers, Roberson said: “This is probably my fault.”
A few moments later, officers told Roberson that a license plate check showed the gold sport utility vehicle that prompted her call in the first place belonged to Milam. They got Jennings out of the patrol car and he told them his first and last name.
“I didn’t know it was him,” Roberson told police. “I’m sorry about that.”
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The officers spent much of their remaining time on the scene in a discussion that began with a question from Smith: “What are we going to do with him?”
After weighing different options, they settled on a charge of obstructing governmental operations that was thrown out within days in city court. The police chief who sought the dismissal after reviewing the 911 call and bodycam video, Richard McClelland, resigned earlier this month. Officials haven’t said why he quit, but city attorney Reagan Rumsey said it had nothing to do with what happened to Jennings.
Childersburg’s interim police chief, Capt. Kevin Koss, didn’t return emails seeking comment.
But the three officers, standing along the street as Jennings sat handcuffed in a police vehicle, talked among themselves about what happened.
“I said, ‘If you’ll just listen to me. You’re being audio and video recorded, and what we’re trying to do is identify yourself and find out what’s going on,’” Brooks, Smith’s supervisor, said on the video. “He wouldn’t even let me. He wanted to yell over me and say we’re racial profiling and talking to him like he’s a boy.”
Moments later, Smith walked around the house to the spot where Jennings had been watering flowers and shut off the spigot to the hose.
“I mean, all he had to do was identify himself,” he told Brooks.
“That’s it,” Brooks said.
“Jesus,” Smith muttered.
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Michael Jennings is still friends with Milam, the neighbor with the flowers. Milam, who is white, said he feels bad about what happened, and the two men will continue watching out for each other’s homes, just as they’ve done for years.
“He is a good neighbor, definitely. No doubt about it,” Milam said.
Jennings also spoke recently with Roberson for the first time since the arrest. In the video, the handcuffed pastor assured her he would still be buying a graduation present for her son even though he wasn’t going to be able to make the party she invited him to.
Jennings, who lives less than a third of a mile from the police station, said he hasn’t seen any of the three officers who were involved in his arrest since that day. He believes all three should be fired or at least disciplined.
“I feel a little paranoid,” he said.
Nonetheless, he still waves at police cars passing through his neighborhood, partly out of the Christian call to be kind to others.
“You’re supposed to love your neighbor, no matter what,” he said. “But you’ve heard the saying, ‘Keep your enemies close to you, too.’”
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), today announced the company's PASCAL Precision transcatheter valve repair system received CE Mark for the treatment of mitral and tricuspid regurgitation (MR and TR).
"Delivering the PASCAL Precision system to clinicians in Europe marks another significant step in our partnership with physicians who treat the large population of patients with mitral and tricuspid valve disease," said Bernard J. Zovighian, Edwards' corporate vice president, transcatheter mitral and tricuspid therapies. "Edwards has a long history of innovation, and the significant advancements in the PASCAL Precision system are designed to improve clinicians' ability to provide positive outcomes for patients with both MR and TR."
The PASCAL Precision system is utilized in the treatment of patients with mitral or tricuspid regurgitation, through a single delivery system. The new system is designed to enable precise navigation and implant delivery.
"The PASCAL Precision system provides significant advancements in operator experience with implant delivery," said Prof Jörg Hausleiter, Professor of Medicine and the Deputy Clinic Director at the Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich, Germany. "Having successfully treated my first patient with the PASCAL Precision system, I found it easy to operate and the improved catheter response and stability gave me greater control to place the implant exactly where I needed to."
The PASCAL Precision system includes PASCAL and PASCAL Ace implants, which feature independent grasping, atraumatic clasp and closure, and implant versatility including the ability to elongate and navigate complex anatomy.
The PASCAL Precision system is one of multiple transcatheter repair or replacement therapies in development by Edwards that are designed to address mitral and tricuspid valve diseases. The company is committed to transforming the treatment of mitral and tricuspid patients, supported by a robust body of clinical evidence.
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. We are driven by a passion for patients, dedicated to improving and enhancing lives through partnerships with clinicians and stakeholders across the global healthcare landscape. For more information, visit Edwards.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
This news release includes 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 are based on estimates and assumptions made by management of the company and are believed to be reasonable, though they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statement. Investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements based on a number of factors as detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31 and June 30, 2022. These filings, along with important safety information about our products, may be found at Edwards.com.
Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences, the stylized E logo, Edwards PASCAL, Edwards PASCAL Precision, PASCAL, PASCAL Ace, and PASCAL Precision are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Children are more likely to succeed if they live in this type of environment
By Megan Marples, CNN
Children with strong family connections are associated with a high likelihood of flourishing in life, a new study found.
Numerous studies have shown that strong family bonds lower the chances of poor outcomes in children such as risky behaviors and drug abuse, but this study revealed that there may be positive outcomes as well, said lead study author Dr. Robert Whitaker, director of the Columbia-Bassett research program at Columbia University in New York City.
“What was different about this study was it showed that family connection is associated with thriving and not just surviving or avoiding harm,” Whitaker said.
Researchers surveyed over 37,000 children in 26 countries and found adolescents who reported having a great bond with their family also reported that they were succeeding in life.
The study, which was published in the journal Pediatrics, included children ages 11 to 13 years old who were surveyed between 2016 and 2019.
The data was gathered across Europe, Africa, Asia and South America from the International Survey of Children’s Well-Being, a survey supported by the Jacobs Foundation, a Zurich-based organization that focuses on providing schools around the globe with science-based knowledge to help kids succeed.
Family connection was determined by a mean score of five categories: care, support, safety, respect, and participation. For each subject, participants were given a statement and asked to assess how much they agreed with it, scoring from zero (do not agree) to 4 (strongly agree). For example, to measure care, children were asked how much they agreed with the statement, “I feel safe at home.”
The essence of family connection is children feeling that they are accepted and nurtured at home, which allows them to learn what their strengths and weaknesses are in a safe environment as they are building their identity, Whitaker said.
Flourishing was determined by a mean score of six categories: self-acceptance, purpose in life, positive relations with others, personal growth, environmental mastery and autonomy. The survey structure was the same as that for family connections, except the ranking system ranged from zero to 10.
When it comes to flourishing, it’s about kids accepting their strengths and weaknesses and then being able to use their strengths to find their purpose in life, he said.
Children can thrive, not just survive
Children with the greatest level of family connection were over 49% more likely to flourish compared with those with the lowest level of family connection, according to the study.
It’s not enough to not have depression and anxiety to live a good life, according to Elaine Reese, a professor of psychology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, who was not involved in the study.
“A good life entails having a sense of purpose and meaning, which is what the flourishing scale in this study measured,” she said.
The highest scores in both family connection and flourishing came from children who said they live with both parents, have enough food or never have their family worrying about finances.
Researchers then controlled the data for families’ poverty levels, including financial circumstances and food insecurity, to remove the effect they may have had on the numbers. After controlling for these factors, the strength of family connections still impacted how much children flourished.
How to strengthen family connection
Adults have a very powerful influence on the emotional climate in the home, so it’s important to create a space where children feel seen and heard, Whitaker said.
A great opportunity to strengthen family bonds is around the dinner table, he said. Adults should create an environment where children feel comfortable speaking freely. While they are talking, grown-ups should show that they have a genuine interest in what their children are saying and try to suspend judgment, Whitaker added.
Adults do not need to make grand gestures to bond with their children, Reese said. Having meaningful conversations is more important for your connection than taking them on expensive trips, she said.
Silence is also another powerful form of communication, he said.
Children and parents or their caregivers spending time together in silence or even running an errand or doing chores can create a connection, according to Whitaker.
“We don’t necessarily need to fill those moments with chatter or the radio,” he said.
Other adults may impact how children flourish
In the future, Whitaker said he wants to research the impact community members like teachers have on children.
“We suspect that sense of connection to non-parental adults probably adds to the likelihood that teen will flourish,” he said in an email.
Outside relationships are important and do impact children, especially during infancy and early childhood, said Kelly-Ann Allen, an educational and developmental psychologist and senior lecturer at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She was not involved in the study.
“If children experience healthy trusting relationships early, they are more likely to establish healthy trusting relationships as adults,” she said.
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Luka Doncic will be able to play for the Dallas Mavericks in their regular-season finale after the NBA office rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season Saturday, wiping out an automatic one-game suspension.
The Mavericks, already guaranteed opening the playoffs at home, host San Antonio on Sunday night. They still have the possibility of moving up to the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
It was the second time this season that the league rescinded a technical foul called against the All-Star guard.
Doncic got his latest tech at the end of the first quarter of the Mavericks’ 128-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. He was upset there was no foul called after he was undercut and knocked down when taking a shot from beyond midcourt.
Crew chief Tony Brothers, who issued the tech, told a pool reporter after the game that Doncic wouldn’t stop complaining.
“He started to complain to each of the officials. When I was walking toward the table, he was 15 feet in the backcourt still complaining, so he got a technical for continuously complaining,” Brothers said, adding that there was no profanity used by Doncic.
Doncic, who had 39 points and 11 rebounds while playing only three quarters, said after the game that he was just asking how the play wasn’t a foul on the quarter-ending play.
After taking an inbound pass in the backcourt with 2.6 seconds left in the first quarter, Doncic moved by Elijah Hughes, who reached in and then appeared to stumble. That led to contact with Doncic, who was then in the air and fell on his rear end while the shot was no good.
As soon as he fell, Doncic extended both of his arms and pleaded his case to the referee closest to him. He then got up and went to talk to Brothers.
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Over 80% of respondents report concerns about a potential recession and global inflation, but 98% plan to continue sending money to support loved ones back home this year
79% indicate they tend to send more money back home when their country of origin is experiencing economic hardship, further evidenced by MoneyGram's internal data on recent sends to both Ukraine and Afghanistan
New findings released for International Day of Family Remittances highlight the financial resilience of migrants who transfer funds to loved ones to pay for life's essentials
DALLAS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, today released the findings of a new customer survey detailing trends around how families in the United States are transferring money around the world this year. These new findings are being released on the United Nations' International Day of Family Remittances, a global holiday celebrated annually on June 16.
Migrant families are concerned about potential economic hardship but expect to prioritize sending money home this year.
Results of the survey demonstrate respondents remain resilient, as they have concerns over the economy but expect to continue sending money to support loved ones. Over 80% of respondents report concerns about a potential recession and global inflation, but the overwhelming majority (98%) say they plan to continue sending money back home throughout the rest of the year.
Additionally, more than three-quarters (79%) indicate they tend to send more money back home when their country of origin is experiencing economic hardship. This is further evidenced by MoneyGram's internal data, which shows a 41% spike in sends from the U.S. to Ukraine in March 2022 compared to the same month the prior year, as well as a steady increase in global sends to Afghanistan in the last year.
"We're on a mission to deliver innovative financial solutions to connect the world's communities, and our services are incredibly important at a time like this," said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. "If the current economic volatility leads to prolonged economic hardship, we expect consumers will likely cut expenses in other areas to prioritize their families. These survey results underscore the dedication people have to their loved ones abroad, and I continue to be inspired by our customers."
Many are sending cross-border money transfers to their siblings, friends, and parents to pay for basic essentials such as food, housing, and healthcare.
When asked who respondents are sending to this year, primary recipients include siblings (49%), friends (48%), and parents (38%). Survey data also highlights that cross-border money transfers continue to be used to fund the basic essentials of life for people around the world. The top four expenses respondents help cover for recipients are food (72%), housing (55%), healthcare (52%), and emergencies (44%).
Interestingly, among global concerns around high fuel prices and supply chain issues impacting the availability of vehicles, nearly a quarter (22%) of respondents indicate their cross-border money transfers have gone toward transportation expenses.
Reasons for migration to the United States include employment opportunities, educational purposes, and reunions with families.
International Day of Family Remittances recognizes the contributions made by the more than 200 million migrants to improve the lives of their 800 million family members and friends back home. For respondents born outside of the United States, the survey finds that the main reason for moving to the U.S. was for employment opportunities (57%), followed by educational purposes (39%), and reunions with families (35%).
"In times of rising costs, it's even more important to offer consumers affordable options. We've worked hard to modernize our operations to reduce our cost structure, and as a result, our average cost for consumers globally is approximately 2.9%, which is already below UN Sustainable Development Goals to reduce costs of remittances to less than 3% by 2030," Holmes concluded. "We are extremely proud of the customer-centric platform we've built, and the key role MoneyGram plays in serving families."
Survey Methodology
This poll was conducted between June 1 and June 6, 2022, among a group of more than 2,500 MoneyGram customers based in the United States. The survey was created by MoneyGram and conducted through an online survey platform. Participation was voluntary, and respondents were not compensated.
About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, delivers innovative financial solutions to connect the world's communities. With a purpose-driven strategy to mobilize the movement of money, a strong culture of fintech innovation, and leading customer-centric capabilities, MoneyGram has grown to serve over 150 million people in the last five years. The Company leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world's top brands to serve consumers through its direct-to-consumer digital channel, global retail network, and embedded finance business for enterprise customers. MoneyGram is also a leader in pioneering cross-border payment innovation and blockchain-enabled settlement. For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com, follow @MoneyGram on social media, and explore the website and mobile app through moneygram.com.
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Man hikes the Appalachian Trail after wife of 57 years dies
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Life’s journey takes us all down a variety of paths, and the current path for a 78-year-old Minnesota man is the Appalachian Trail.
Egon Overgaard started walking the trail in Georgia in March. By September, he had made it to Maine.
When he reached the Northeast, Overgaard took the time to reflect on not just the nearly 2,000 miles he’s hiked but also on the grief he’s trying to leave behind.
Overgaard said he spent the past few years caring for Carol, his wife of 57 years, as she battled a terminal illness.
“In my mind, she was as close to a perfect person as I knew,” he said.
When she died last winter, he said he was lost until he found a new purpose in hiking the Appalachian Trail.
He remembered the trail from his time in the Navy and thought that walking seemed like good therapy. After all, some people go for a stroll to clear their heads.
“I don’t know why it came to me, but it did,” he said.
Overgaard’s stroll took him across the eastern part of the U.S. through snow, sleet, rain and an unforgiving sun.
“I sleep in a tent most every night,” he said. “The trail is very interesting. It’s not the same ever.”
Overgaard said he has learned that the trail is very hilly, and he’s even had to scale boulders at times. Walking the entire path is like walking the equivalent of 15 Mount Everests.
“Pennsylvania was strewn with rocks and every one of them moved when you put your foot on them,” Overgaard said.
He said his favorite states hiked through have been Virginia and New Jersey.
Overgaard said there’s another reason he’s taken the trip. His Lutheran Church in Longville, Minnesota, is trying to convert to solar energy. They figure they can save money while helping the environment.
Overgaard’s trek is helping to raise funds for that project.
“I think solar power is a part of that future, so if I can do something to help that, I’m more than willing to,” he said.
Overgaard said he’s averaging 15 to 17 miles a day, and each night, he and the people traveling with him eat like it’s their job. He said he knows that every step he takes is one step closer to solar power and one step closer to closure.
Like so many others on the trail, he’s walking to heal.
“It’s a change in my life,” he said. “I guess I’m ready to embrace that.”
When Overgaard has completed his journey, he will have walked through 14 states.
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Florida high school shooter’s penalty trial set to begin
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz begins Monday with the jury hearing opening statements and then the first evidence about the 2018 massacre that left 14 students and three staff members dead at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The seven-man, five-woman panel, backed up by 10 alternates, will hear from lead prosecutor Mike Satz, who is expected to highlight Cruz’s brutality as he stalked a three-story classroom building, firing his AR-15 semi-automatic rifle down hallways and into classrooms. Cruz sometimes walked back to wounded victims and killed them with a second volley of shots.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of first-degree murder; the only thing he’s contesting is the death penalty sentence that prosecutors are seeking. The jurors can only sentence him to death or life without the possibility of parole for the Feb. 14, 2018, shootings. The trial for the former Stoneman Douglas student, expected to last about four months, was supposed to begin in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic and legal fights delayed it.
The defense lawyers won’t say when they will deliver their opening statements: at the start of the trial or when they begin presenting their case weeks from now. The latter strategy would be rare and risky because it would give the prosecution the only say before jurors examine grisly evidence and hear heartrending testimony from shooting survivors and the victims’ parents and spouses.
If lead defender Melisa McNeill gives her statement, she will likely emphasize that Cruz is a young adult with lifelong emotional and psychological problems who allegedly suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome and abuse. The goal would be to temper the jurors’ emotions as they hear the prosecution’s case, making them more open to considering the defense’s arguments later.
The Parkland shooting is the deadliest to reach trial in U.S. history. Nine other gunmen who killed at least 17 people died during or immediately after their shootings, either by suicide or police gunfire. The suspect in the 2019 slaying of 23 people at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart is awaiting trial.
After openings, which are limited to 90 minutes each, the prosecutors’ first witness will be called. They have not said who that will be.
When the jury eventually gets the case this fall, it will vote 17 times on the question of whether to recommend the death penalty: once for each of the victims.
Every vote must be unanimous; a nonunanimous vote for any one of the victims means Cruz’s sentence for that person would be life in prison. The jurors are told that to vote for the death penalty, the aggravating circumstances the prosecution has presented for the victim in question must, in their judgment, “outweigh” mitigating factors presented by the defense.
Regardless of the evidence, any juror can vote for life in prison out of mercy. During jury selection, the panelists said under oath that they are capable of voting for either sentence.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Golf, the #1 ball-fitter in golf, is the newest partner in supporting LinksDAO's mission to be the first community-owned group to own and operate a golf course.
"The collaboration with LinksDAO is the perfect first step for Bridgestone Golf to support the leading Web3 platform in golf and its passionate members," said Dan Murphy, President and CEO, Bridgestone Golf. "As the #1 ball-fitter in golf, it only makes sense that we bring our innovation in the sport to the #1 golf community in Web3."
The integrated partnership will include custom ball-fitting content for members, including Discord discussions with Bridgestone pro staffers such as Matt Kuchar, golf ball discounts and giveaways, and Bridgestone Golf x LinksDAO branded golf balls available for purchase by NFT membership holders.
The partnership kicked off at LinksDAO's NFT NYC event, where OTTO, Bridgestone Golf's Proprietary Autonomous Ball Fitting Cart, was on-site for members to find the right ball for their game.
"We are thrilled to be working with Dan Murphy and his team across Bridgestone Golf's line of world-class golf balls and bringing unique rewards and benefits to our LinksDAO members," said LinksDAO's CEO Jim Daily.
About Bridgestone Golf
Based in Covington, GA, Bridgestone Golf USA manufactures premium golf balls, clubs, and accessories under the Bridgestone and Precept brands. The company started making golf balls in 1935 and today has more golf ball design patents than any other company. Beginning in 2006, Bridgestone revolutionized golf ball selection with its custom ball-fitting program, identifying a golfer's ideal golf ball based on personal swing characteristics. Today, as the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, Bridgestone has conducted over 3 million fittings via a combination of live-fitting, online selection, and its V-FIT video ball fitting. The consumer data gathered from ball-fitting continues to inspire Bridgestone's innovative new golf ball designs, yielding industry-leading performance products for the entire range of players, from recreational golfers to the best in the world. Bridgestone Golf is proudly represented on international professional tours by icons such as Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Fred Couples, Matt Kuchar, and Lexi Thompson. Bridgestone Golf USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo.
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About LinksDAO
With thousands of members across 40+ countries, LinksDAO has reinvented the idea of what it means to be part of a golf community with a focus on accessibility, inclusiveness, and fun. The project is the first of its kind to bring real-world benefits to Web3 community members with partners such as Topgolf Callaway Brands, Five Iron Golf, Bridgestone Golf, Ship Sticks, and others, and is in the process of purchasing a network of global golf courses while designing parallel experiences in the Metaverse.
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Fourth teen arrested in death of good Samaritan struck by train, New York City police say
By Kiely Westhoff and Jason Hanna, CNN
A fourth teenager has been arrested in the death of a good Samaritan who was struck by a train while trying to help an assault victim on New Year’s Day in New York City, police said.
Noel Rosado, 19, was arrested Friday afternoon on recommended charges of murder, manslaughter, robbery, gang assault and assault in the incident that led to Roland Hueston’s death, the New York Police Department said.
CNN has contacted the Manhattan district attorney’s office to ask about Rosado’s charges. CNN’s attempts to reach legal representation for Rosado weren’t immediately successful.
Police said a group of people displayed a knife and assaulted a 38-year-old man on a platform at the Fordham Road subway station in the Bronx around 2:40 a.m. on January 1.
At some point, the man fell onto the roadbed where the tracks are as a train approached, according to police.
Hueston, 36, of the Bronx, tried to help the man from the tracks, but was “subsequently struck by the oncoming train, causing (Hueston’s) death,” police said in a news release.
The train didn’t strike the assault victim, who was eventually treated at a hospital for a broken arm and released, according to police.
The assailants fled the station. Police didn’t say how many people were involved in the attack, but in early January they released surveillance photos from the scene showing a group of people wanted in the assault.
Three other male teenagers, a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds, were arrested in January in connection with the incident, according to NYPD. At the time, each was held on recommended charges including murder, robbery, gang assault and assault.
The attack was one of several in the New York subway system that police were investigating early this year.
On January 15, a 40-year-old woman died after being pushed in front of an oncoming train in what police said was a random attack at the Times Square-42nd Street subway station. A suspect was charged with second-degree murder after he turned himself in less than an hour later, police said.
Eight days later, a 62-year-old man suffered minor injuries after being pushed onto subway tracks in Lower Manhattan, according to the NYPD. After that incident, the head of the city’s transit agency urged people to stay away from the edge of platforms.
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CNN’s Laura Studley and Elizabeth Joseph contributed to this report. | https://localnews8.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2022/04/02/fourth-teen-arrested-in-death-of-good-samaritan-struck-by-train-new-york-city-police-say/ | 2022-04-02T19:12:07Z |
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