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Key corporate executives, government officials and thought leaders to focus on improving Latin America's economy and sustainability
NEW YORK and PANAMA CITY, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from private and public sectors globally and from across Latin America will convene at the first-ever Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Latin America event on Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19 in Panama City, Panama.
The event will delve into key global and regional issues such as trade, finance, health, cities and climate. Delegates will explore how to move forward in the wake of Covid-19, deal with impacts from geopolitical events including the war in Ukraine, inflation, and the approaching elections in Brazil and Colombia.
Confirmed speakers include Bloomberg L.P. Chairman Peter Grauer, Panama's Minister of Trade and Industry Ramón Martínez de la Guardia, and many others, including:
United States:
- Juan Sebastian Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the President and NSC Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere, The White House
- Marcelo Claure, Chairman and CEO, Claure Capital, and former CEO, SoftBank Group International
Brazil:
- Landon Loomis, Vice President, Latin America, Caribbean & Global Policy, Boeing
- Mauricio Rodrigues, President, Crop Science Latin America & Member of the Global Executive Committee, Bayer
Chile:
- Iván H. Arriagada, Group Chief Executive Officer, Antofagasta
Mexico:
- George Gordon, Vice President and Head of LATAM, Uber
- Vanessa Rubio-Marquez, Former Deputy Finance Minister, Republic of Mexico
Panama:
- Leon Falic, President, Duty Free America
- Stanley Motta, President and Director, Motta International
Additional speakers will be announced soon. For exclusive updates, register via this link and follow @BBGNewEconomy on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Firefighters and the military struggled on Friday to contain three wildfires in northern Morocco that has killed at least one person as hundreds of residents evacuated their homes because of flames that ravaged large swaths of pine forests.
Efforts to extinguish the blazes have been hampered by high temperatures and strong winds in the North African country. The interior ministry said that one person has died in the fires, and more than 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres) of forest have been destroyed.
In the Laarach area, 1,100 families have had to evacuate because of two fires that have since been put out. The fire destroyed 900 hectares (more than 2,000 acres) of land and damaged many homes, according to the interior ministry.
Firefighters were still trying to put out fires in several areas of northern Morocco, including in Tetouan, Taza, and Ouzzane. They are using trucks, bulldozers and water-dumping planes, the interior ministry said.
Morocco has been in the grip of an heat wave for a week, with temperature soaring over 40 C (104 F). Strong winds are in the forecast for the coming days, complicating efforts to contain fires, according to the national meteorology agency. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/moroccan-soldiers-firefighters-battle-fires-in-the-north/ | 2022-07-16T09:03:07Z |
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SNDL Inc. (formerly known as Sundial Growers Inc.) (Nasdaq: SNDL) ("SNDL" or the "Company") announced today that it will release its second quarter financial results ended June 30, 2022, after market close on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Following the release of its second quarter financial results, SNDL will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT (6:30 a.m. MDT) on August 15, 2022.
Along with the second quarter 2022 financial results announcement, SNDL will provide further details on the Company rebrand.
To access the live webcast of the call, please visit the following link:
A telephone replay will be available for one month. To access the replay, dial:
Canada/USA Toll Free: 1-800-319-6413 or International Toll: +1-604-638-9010
When prompted, enter Replay Access Code: 9296 #
The webcast archive will be available for three months via the link provided above.
SNDL is a public company whose shares are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL." Its business is operated and reported in four segments: Liquor Retail, Cannabis Retail, Cannabis Production and Cultivation, and Investments.
SNDL is the largest private sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer that uses state-of-the-art indoor facilities to supply wholesale and retail customers under a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.
For more information on SNDL, please go to www.sndlgroup.com.
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Almost two in five people (39%) in the USA feel less safe than they did five years ago – up from 27% in 2019 – a new global report shows.
LONDON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The report is from the second edition of the Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll, powered by Gallup, which consists of research with more than 125,000 people across 121 countries.
The World Risk Poll report - A Changed World? Perceptions and experiences of risk in the Covid age – focuses on people's experiences with, and perceptions of, commonly faced risks across the globe. These include workplace harm, crime and violence, and road traffic collisions.
In this edition of the Poll, 65% of people in the USA said they were worried about violent crime as a threat to their safety, with a three-percentage-point increase (from 22% to 25%) in people feeling 'very worried' compared to 2019. This put worry about crime second to road traffic collision concerns (73%). However, the number of people who have, or know someone who has, personally experienced harm from violent crime has dropped from 25% in 2019 to 22% this in 2021.
Meanwhile, despite being hard hit by the pandemic, with more cases and reported deaths than any other country, only 5% of US respondents named Covid-19 as the greatest threat to their safety. As the report explains, this could be at least partially due to other significant national events which occurred before or during data collection, such as the murder of George Floyd or the attack on the Capitol in January 2021, affecting responses.
62% of respondents said they were worried about weather-related harm, with almost three quarters (74%) of respondents agreeing climate change is a threat to people in USA in the next 20 years, and just over half (51%) calling it a 'very serious' threat.
Dr Sarah Cumbers, Director of Evidence and Insight at Lloyd's Register Foundation, said: "The World Risk Poll is designed to provide insight for policymakers into which risks are most affecting the lives of populations across the world, and our findings will help them work with communities to make people safer.
"The Poll provides a unique resource to analyse both global and regional trends. As the US climate envoy, John Kerry, revealed that President Joe Biden is considering announcing a climate emergency, it's clear from the results that most people in the USA are also concerned about the impact of climate change on their own safety.
"The number of people who worry about being hurt by road crashes and crime, even in the midst of a pandemic, clearly demonstrates the importance of government and other policymakers accounting for other the other everyday risks populations face when responding to such emergencies."
Download a copy of the report here. Country-specific data snapshots are also available, including for the USA.
Funding is available from Lloyd's Register Foundation for further research and interventions using World Risk Poll data to reduce risk. To find out more, visit the World Risk Poll website.
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5 teens wounded in shooting at West Texas house party
Published: Jun. 4, 2022 at 12:01 PM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Authorities say five teens were hospitalized, two in critical condition, after gunfire broke out at an overnight high school graduation party at a West Texas home.
Police in Socorro say the teens ranged in age from 16 to 18.
Police Chief David Burton says the 1 a.m. Saturday shooting erupted when a fight broke out between two groups of teens.
Burton says as many as 100 people were at the party.
Burton expressed confidence at a Saturday news conference that a suspect would be identified and arrested.
Socorro is on the Mexican border near El Paso.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/04/5-teens-wounded-shooting-west-texas-house-party/ | 2022-06-04T17:26:45Z |
The winner of Sen. Richard Burr’s seat may end up tipping the Senate’s partisan divide
Voters in North Carolina will select the two finalists vying for Burr’s seat for the November election.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With the Senate split 50-50, Vice President Kamala Harris casts the tie breaking vote for the Democrats in her role as President of the Senate.
Dr. Todd Belt of The George Washington University said that could all change if a Democrat wins Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC)’s seat, which would give Democrats control in the Senate.
“Republicans have a really tough time this election cycle because 21 of the seats that are up are ones they have to defend,” said Dr. Belt.
According to a new poll from The Hill and Emerson College, Trump-endorsed Rep. Ted Budd is the frontrunner for Republicans.
The North Carolina congressman is in the lead with 43% over other Republican candidates.
When it comes to Democrats, Rob Schofield, the director of public policy think tank NC Policy Watch said there appears to be a front runner for the November election.
“The Democrats have already sort of anointed and unified behind a very strong, compelling candidate who has run for statewide office before,” said Schofield.
That candidate is former public defender and judge Cheri Beasley.
But, according to The Hill and Emerson College poll, in a head-to-head matchup, Budd outperforms Beasley 48% to 41%.
Despite the numbers, Schofield said nothing’s final until votes are counted.
“At this point, the pundits are saying it leans republican, but we’re a deeply purple state,” said Schofield.
When it comes to issues important to North Carolina voters, Schofield said with the state’s military ties, war and peace are important as well as abortion rights.
Copyright 2022 Gray DC. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/05/17/winner-sen-richard-burrs-seat-may-end-up-tipping-senates-partisan-divide/ | 2022-05-17T16:20:39Z |
(ISeeCars) – Pickup trucks have surged in popularity thanks to their capability and versatility. Once perceived as strictly work vehicles, modern-day pickup trucks have evolved to become functional family haulers thanks to improvements in comfort and safety. In fact, the top three most popular cars are pickup trucks, proving that they appeal to drivers hauling families, heavy loads, and everything in between.
Pickup trucks account for 16.6 percent of all vehicles on the road, though they are far more popular in some states than others. Here is a ranking of states by their share of light-duty pickup trucks:
- Wyoming is the state with the most pickup trucks and has 2.3 more pickup trucks on the road than the average state. Known as “the Cowboy State,” Wyoming is a Western Rocky Mountain state that requires off-road and all-weather capability thanks to unpaved roads, rugged terrain, and harsh winters.
- Texas, which leads the nation in pickup truck sales volume, ranks 25th in the nation for the state’s total vehicle share.
- The top 10 states with the highest share of pickup trucks are all mountainous states.
- New Jersey has the lowest share of pickup trucks at 8.0 percent, which is half the national average.
- Florida, Illinois, and Delaware, some of the flattest states in the country, are among the states with the lowest share of pickup trucks.
- With the exception of Illinois, the 10 states with the lowest shares of pickup trucks are all coastal states.
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iSeeCars.com analyzed over 1.9 million used car sales from June 2021 through May 2022. The shares of light-duty pickup trucks within each US state were calculated and used as ranking metrics across states.
This article, Which States Drive the Most Pickup Trucks, originally appeared on iSeeCars.com. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/which-states-have-the-most-pickup-trucks/ | 2022-06-19T17:03:25Z |
BEIJING (AP) — A building collapse one week ago in central China killed 53 people, state media reported Friday as the search of the large pile of debris ended after rescuers found 10 survivors.
Authorities said at a news conference that all the missing had been accounted for as of 3 a.m., state broadcaster CCTV said in an online post.
The residential and commercial building in the city of Changsha suddenly collapsed the afternoon of April 29. Aerial photos showed it pancaked to about the second story between other buildings about six stories tall. At least nine people have been arrested on suspicion of ignoring building codes or committing other violations.
Survivors were pulled out of the rubble over several days. The 10th and last one was pulled out shortly after midnight on Thursday, 5 ½ days after the collapse. All of the survivors were reportedly in good condition after being treated in a hospital.
The arrested include the building owner, three people in charge of design and construction and five others who allegedly gave a false safety assessment for a guest house on the building’s fourth to sixth floors. The building also had residences, a café and a restaurant.
Rescuers used search dogs, hand tools, drones and electronic life detectors.
In an account of Monday’s rescue of the eighth survivor, state media said rescuers faced an unstable pile of rubble that they had to work around rather than demolish. Prior to the rescue, they were able to feed in video equipment to communicate with the girl and establish that one of her legs was trapped. They also fed in saline solution for her to drink.
An increase in the number of collapses of self-built buildings in recent years prompted Chinese President Xi Jinping to call for additional checks to uncover structural weaknesses.
Poor adherence to safety standards, including the illegal addition of extra floors and failure to use reinforcing iron bars, is often blamed for such disasters. Decaying infrastructure such as gas pipes has also led to explosions and collapses. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/53-dead-in-china-building-collapse-search-for-trapped-ends/ | 2022-05-06T22:50:47Z |
GREEN BAY, Wis., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: NIC) ("Nicolet") completed its merger with Charter Bankshares, Inc., ("Charter"), as a result of which, Charter merged with and into Nicolet, with Nicolet being the surviving corporation. Immediately following the merger, Charter's wholly owned bank subsidiary, Charter Bank, was merged with and into Nicolet National Bank.
Based on initial financial data, the addition of Charter added approximately $1.1 billion in assets to increase Nicolet's total assets to approximately $8.5 billion. Total loans of the combined company will increase to approximately $5.8 billion and total deposits will increase to approximately $7.2 billion.
The systems integration was completed, and the four branches of Charter Bank opened as Nicolet National Bank branches, expanding Nicolet's presence to Western Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Mike Daniels, President and CEO of Nicolet, said, "Our team has worked hard to ensure that a complicated project plan turned into a smooth integration for our customers and the communities. What is important now is turning the promise of this merger into tangible actions that show what a good community bank can do. We will trust the people who are closest to our customers to do just that."
About Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Nicolet National Bank, a growing, full-service, community bank providing services ranging from commercial and consumer banking to wealth management and retirement plan services. Founded in Green Bay in 2000, Nicolet National Bank operates branches in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. More information can be found at www.nicoletbank.com.
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LEADING OFF: Reds’ Votto expected back in Toronto hometown
By The Associated Press
Reds star Joey Votto expects to come off the COVID-19 list this weekend, just in time to play the Blue Jays in his hometown of Toronto. A six-time All-Star in 16 seasons, Votto hasn’t played a lot in front of the local fans — only nine games at Rogers Centre, during which he’s hit three home runs while going 8 for 33 with seven RBIs. Votto is off to a tough start this season. He’s hitting a meager .122 with no home runs and three RBIs in 22 games. He’s struck out 29 times in 74 at-bats. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/19/leading-off-reds-votto-expected-back-in-toronto-hometown/ | 2022-05-20T01:12:20Z |
Leading Duchenne Organization Expands Certification of Clinics that Provide Optimal Care for People with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with 1st Clinic in St. Louis
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), announced the expansion of their renowned Certified Duchenne Care Center Program (CDCCP) with the certification of the clinic at St. Louis Children's Hospital. This is an exciting step for the CDCCP as it continues to expand its reach to include St. Louis and the surrounding region.
Rachel Schrader, MS, APRN, CPNP-PC, PPMD's Vice President of Clinical Care and Education and Director of the CDCCP, notes the addition of Children's is an important step in bringing standardized Duchenne care to St. Louis. "The team at the Washington University Neuromuscular Clinic at Children's has grown tremendously over the last several years, and we are thrilled to include them in the CDCCP. The neuromuscular program's history at Washington University is long steeped in cutting-edge research and transformational Duchenne care, and we are delighted to extend certification to their team."
St. Louis Children's Hospital is the largest provider of Duchenne care in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois and serves a large population of nearly 250 patients living with "dystrophinopathy," the spectrum of muscle diseases that are caused by a change in the dystrophin gene. The center serves patients in need of both clinical care and those participating in research, as Children's is a large research hub in the region.
Led by its director, Dr. Craig Zaidman, a Washington University pediatric neurology specialist at St. Louis Children's Hospital, the clinic has grown to include multiple subspecialists including renowned experts in a variety of fields, as well as the addition of a nurse practitioner and nurse coordinator, who work collaboratively to ensure patient care is delivered in a coordinated, comprehensive manner in line with CDC's Duchenne Care Guidelines.
"Being the only pediatric certified Duchenne care center in the St. Louis area is a tribute to the group of professionals who work at our clinic each day," said Zaidman. "We're honored to provide the highest level of care to our patients and families."
PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program supports standardized, comprehensive care and services for all people living with Duchenne. Certification means centers maintain the highest standards in clinical and sub-specialty services, rapidly apply new evidence-based knowledge, minimize heterogeneity in clinical research outcomes, and comply with standards in clinical care that were established by the CDC's Care Considerations. As part of its ongoing mission to end Duchenne, PPMD continues to insist all people with Duchenne receive comprehensive care.
Schrader is thrilled to add St. Louis Children's to the growing network of Certified Duchenne Care Centers and to continue to expand the program to reach the large dystrophinopathy population currently under Dr. Zaidman's care. "PPMD and the CDCC Certification Committee were delighted to review the Children's clinic and were impressed with the growth and advancement that has taken place at their clinic over the last several years. Dr. Zaidman's passion for delivering excellent neuromuscular care is abundantly clear, and the team has a clear dedication to caring for people living with Duchenne and Becker. We look forward to partnering with them for many years to come," said Schrader.
To learn more about PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program, visit PPMD's website. Click here to learn more about the history of PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program and to access PPMD's first published article on the program.
ABOUT PARENT PROJECT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY:
Duchenne is a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs people of their muscle strength. Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) fights every single battle necessary to end Duchenne.
We demand optimal care standards and ensure every family has access to expert healthcare providers, cutting edge treatments, and a community of support. We invest deeply in treatments for this generation of Duchenne patients and in research that will benefit future generations. Our advocacy efforts have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and won five FDA approvals.
Everything we do—and everything we have done since our founding in 1994—helps those with Duchenne live longer, stronger lives. We will not rest until we end Duchenne for every single person affected by the disease. Join our fight against Duchenne at EndDuchenne.org. Follow PPMD on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
ABOUT ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S:
For more than 140 years, St. Louis Children's Hospital has provided exceptional care for children in all 50 states and 80 countries around the world. With its academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Children's is consistently ranked among the nation's best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A member of BJC HealthCare, St. Louis Children's follows one simple mission – to do what's right for kids. That mission comes to life through medical discovery, innovative therapies and compassionate care. In 2018, St. Louis Children's expanded with a state-of-the-art, 12-story medical tower. St. Louis Children's relies on generous donations to deliver specialized care for families in need, extend health care services to the community, and pursue research that promises to transform pediatric medicine. To find out more, visit StLouisChildrens.org, Facebook Twitter and Instagram.
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-- Nielsen data shows growth in local news telecasts nationwide over 10-year period --
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcast television stations significantly increased the number of local news telecasts and hours of news content they aired over a 10-year period, according to an analysis of Nielsen data conducted by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).
NAB examined the number of programs classified by Nielsen as "local news" as well as the hours of local news aired across the country, comparing data from the same month (November) in 2011, 2016 and 2021.
NAB's findings show that 154,445 local news telecasts aired in November 2021, an increase of nearly 16% from November 2016 and 35% from November 2011. In addition, more than 107,000 hours of local television news content aired in November 2021 across the country, an increase of more than 16% from November 2016 and over 40% from November 2011.
The analysis, conducted by NAB Vice President of Research Dan McDonald, found that the number of Spanish-language local news telecasts more than doubled from 2011 to 2021, with nearly 8,300 Spanish-language newscasts representing approximately 4,600 hours airing in November 2021. Broadcast TV stations aired a little more than 4,000 Spanish-language newscasts representing approximately 2,200 hours in November 2011.
"Despite almost unlimited sources of news and information, Americans continue to turn to their local broadcasters for reliable, trustworthy reporting about the events shaping their lives," said NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt. "Over the past 10 years, broadcasters have invested significantly in their news operations to deliver more fact-based journalism, public affairs programming and emergency information to meet the needs of their communities. This public service is more critical than ever as misinformation and disinformation runs rampant online."
Even as broadcasters increase their investments in local news telecasts, the big tech platforms are becoming more dominant in today's media marketplace. A 2021 study found that local broadcasters lose an estimated $2 billion annually when their content is accessed through Google and Facebook. These digital platforms are becoming an increasingly dominant power of the local advertising market, which provides the financial foundation for broadcasters' local news operations. They also serve as gatekeepers for broadcasters' online content and dictate how broadcasters may monetize their content.
"In the face of ongoing threats to the economics of local journalism, broadcasters have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering vital local news every day in communities across the country," said LeGeyt. "Yet, outdated laws and regulations force broadcasters to compete with one arm tied behind their back for advertising dollars and audience. It is imperative that lawmakers act to ensure that broadcasters can continue serving as a trusted source of local news in their communities."
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
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TORONTO (AP) — Toronto forward Scottie Barnes was voted NBA Rookie of the Year on Saturday, edging Cleveland’s Evan Mobley.
“That’s a big award, that’s one of the biggies,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said.
Barnes got 48 first-place votes and 378 points from a global panel of 100 writers and broadcasters. Mobley received 43 first-place votes and finished with 363 points.
“Of course it was a goal of mine all year to try to win it, but I didn’t really try to overthink it or try to do so much,” Barnes said. “I just did my role, did what I had to do. Winning helps with it as well.”
Barnes helped engineer a turnaround in Toronto, where the Raptors went 48-34 after finishing 27-45 and missing the playoffs last season.
The difference of 15 points was the smallest margin in the rookie category under the current voting format that began with the 2002-03 season. Players receive five points for a first-place vote, three points for a second-place vote and one point for third.
The award was announced shortly before the Raptors hosted Philadelphia in Game 4 of their first-round series, trailing 3-0.
Coming off the bench, Barnes returned after missing the previous two games with a sprained left ankle. He finished with six points and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes as Toronto won 110-102 to stave off elimination.
“We got a great boost off the bench from Scottie with his rebounding and just his presence,” Nurse said
Barnes averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 35.4 minutes per game, starting all of the 74 games he played. He led all rookies in minutes and was third in points and rebounds.
“He’s going to continue to get better, continue to grow, but it was a great moment,” Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. said. ““I’m ecstatic for him, and it’s a great thing.”
The No. 4 draft pick after one season at Florida State joined Vince Carter (1999) and Damon Stoudamire (1995-96) as Toronto players to be voted Rookie of the Year. Barnes was informed he had won by Carter during a video appearance at Friday’s practice.
“I was wondering what he was talking to us about,” Barnes said. “He was just going on and I was starting to realize.”
Nurse said Barnes’ award was a welcome change after Toronto lost in overtime Wednesday, falling behind 3-0 to the 76ers.
“It was a good moment to share as a team because, like all of us here, being down 3-0, there wasn’t a lot of great moments to think about,” Nurse said. “So that was a good boost.”
Barnes was the only rookie to rank in the top five in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.
“What you see on the court is exactly who Scottie is: enthusiastic. Joyful. Athletic. Skilled, and a winner,” Raptors President Masai Ujiri said in a statement. “We — and our fans — loved seeing his development through this season, and we can’t wait to see what the future brings.”
Mobley, taken one pick before Barnes, helped spark a similar turnaround in Cleveland. The forward averaged 15 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks as the Cavaliers fell just shy of returning to the postseason for the first time since LeBron James left in 2018.
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 pick in the draft, finished third.
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CHICAGO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexpoint Ford, a private equity firm specializing in the financial services and healthcare industries, announced entry into a definitive agreement to sell TigerRisk Partners, LLC ("TigerRisk"), a leading risk, capital and strategic advisor to the global insurance and reinsurance industries, to Howden Group ("Howden"), an international insurance broking group.
TigerRisk significantly enhances the scale and depth of Howden's reinsurance and capital markets offering and builds on Howden's integrated global approach to deliver more choice for their clients.
"This is an exciting development for TigerRisk as we look forward to partnering with Howden to further strengthen our position as a trusted strategic advisor to the global insurance and reinsurance markets. Our partnership with Howden reflects our continued commitment to building a global platform focused on recruiting top-tier talent and deploying world-class technology and analytics to deliver innovative solutions to our clients," said Rod Fox, TigerRisk's Co-Founder and Executive Chairman. "We have enjoyed the outstanding partnership with Flexpoint Ford and have benefited greatly from their strategic advice during a period of tremendous growth for TigerRisk."
Rob Bredahl, TigerRisk's CEO added, "This transaction is an important milestone for TigerRisk and could not have been achieved without our employees' dedication to delivering creative solutions and unrelenting focus on client service. Our relationship with Flexpoint Ford has been an important part of this journey and their deep understanding of our business and support in executing our growth strategy has made them an ideal partner."
During the partnership with Flexpoint Ford, TigerRisk accelerated the recruitment of new talent to the platform and expanded their employee base by nearly 50%, which led to a 25% annual growth in revenue.
Chris Ackerman, Managing Partner of Flexpoint Ford commented: "On behalf of our investors, we are grateful for the partnership with TigerRisk and its employee shareholders during a time of accelerated growth for the company. The success of our partnership has allowed us to create significant value for all stakeholders of TigerRisk."
Dominic Hood, Managing Director of Flexpoint Ford, added: "Investing across the insurance ecosystem is an important area of focus for Flexpoint Ford and our partnership with TigerRisk advanced our knowledge and experience in this important sector. We are thankful for the tireless efforts of the entire TigerRisk team during our partnership."
TigerRisk Capital Markets & Advisory acted as financial advisor to Flexpoint Ford and TigerRisk. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to Flexpoint Ford and TigerRisk. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP acted as legal counsel to TigerRisk management and employees.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
About Flexpoint Ford
Flexpoint Ford is a private equity investment firm that has approximately $5.67 billion of regulatory assets under management and specializes in privately negotiated investments in the financial services and healthcare industries. Since the firm's formation in 2005, Flexpoint Ford has completed investments across a broad range of investment sizes, structures and asset classes. Flexpoint Ford is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York, New York.
For more information about Flexpoint Ford, please visit www.flexpointford.com.
About TigerRisk
TigerRisk Partners LLC is a leading risk, capital and strategic advisor to the insurance and reinsurance industries founded in 2008. TigerRisk Capital Markets & Advisory (TCMA), a broker dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a member of FINRA and a member of SIPC, is a wholly owned subsidiary providing clients strategic advice on mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets products and transactions. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, TigerRisk has offices in Stamford, New York, Bermuda, London, Hong Kong, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Raleigh.
For more information, visit www.TigerRisk.com
About Howden Group Holdings
Howden Group Holdings is a leading international insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, the Group comprises Howden, the international insurance broker, and DUAL, one of the world's largest MGAs. We are a group of global experts with a local touch and a digital backbone. Alongside our long term, aligned growth equity investors, employees make up the single largest shareholder group.
Howden Group Holdings' businesses operate in 45 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the USA, Australia and New Zealand and employ over 12,000 people.
For more information, please visit www.howdengroupholdings.com
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Denzel Washington spoke publicly about his interaction with Will Smith on Oscar night and what happened after Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage.
Washington was a guest and speaker at Bishop T.D. Jakes' leadership summit on Saturday. During the two-hour discussion about faith and his award-winning acting career, Washington was asked about the infamous slap and what happened afterward.
"Well, there's a saying when the devil ignores you, then you know you're doing something wrong," Washington said in video of the exchange posted on Jakes' verified Twitter account.
"You know, the devil goes, 'Oh, no, leave him alone, he's my favorite. Don't bother him.' Conversely, when the devil comes at you, maybe it's because you're trying to do something right. And for whatever reason, the devil got a hold of that circumstance that night."
At the Academy Awards, Smith walked to the stage and slapped Chris Rock, who was presenting at the time, after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.
Shortly after the incident, Smith won his first Academy Award and offered his apologies to the Academy and others for the earlier incident.
During his acceptance speech, Smith said that prior to his win, fellow nominee Washington shared some wisdom with him: "At your highest moment be careful, that's when the devil comes for you."
Washington said during Saturday's discussion that he, along with actor and producer Tyler Perry, prayed with Smith after the incident.
"Fortunately, there were people there, not just me, but others in the gap," Washington told Jakes. "Tyler Perry came right immediately, right over there with me."
Washington would not say what the three men spoke or prayed about after the incident.
"Who are we to condemn?" Washington asked. "I don't know all the ins and outs of the situation, but I know the only solution was prayer."
Smith issued an apology on Monday in a statement on Instagram, calling his behavior "unacceptable and inexcusable."
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China has proposed a sweeping regional security deal with a number of Pacific Island nations, according to documents seen by CNN, amid concern from the United States and its allies about Beijing's expanding reach in the region.
The draft proposal sent by China to potential partners in the South Pacific calls for greater cooperation in security, policing and cybersecurity, and in economic development, among other areas.
The draft proposal, provided to CNN by a person with direct knowledge of the matter and first reported by Reuters, is expected to be discussed at the second China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiji next week -- part of a 10-day regional diplomatic tour by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Wang's tour began Thursday in the Solomon Islands and will bring the minister to Kiribati, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and East Timor, according to China's Foreign Ministry.
The draft proposal, outlined in a draft "Common Development Vision" and "Five-Year Action Plan," echos a bilateral security pact signed last month between China and the Solomon Islands and could mark a significant advance in Beijing's influence in the region -- but it remains unclear if it can win regional acceptance.
Already at least one country to which the agreement was directed has raised concerns, and there has been broader backlash from other regional powers who are wary of China's intentions.
In a letter to 22 other Pacific leaders seen by CNN, the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, David Panuelo, said the draft proposal was intended to shift Pacific nations with diplomatic ties to China "very close into Beijing's orbit."
Panuelo argued that in addition to impacting the sovereignty of Pacific nations, signing such an agreement could bring about a new "Cold War" amid tensions between China and the West.
The draft proposal also sparked outcry in Australia, with new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese -- who had been critical of his predecessor's failure to avert China's deal with the Solomon Islands -- saying Thursday his country "cannot afford" to "drop the ball" in its response.
"This is China seeking to increase its influence in that region of the world where Australia has been the security partner of choice since the Second World War," he said, adding that Canberra would need to offer more support.
Last month, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made assurances Honiara's deal with Beijing would "complement" an existing security agreement with Australia and would "not adversely impact or undermine the peace and harmony of our region." The Solomons is around 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) from Australia's northeastern coast.
Nevertheless, in a mark of the Albanese government's concern about Chinese expansion in the region, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong traveled to Fiji on Thursday, where -- in a speech that didn't name China directly -- she pitched Australia as "a partner that doesn't come with strings attached, nor imposing unsustainable financial burdens."
"We are a partner that won't erode Pacific priorities or Pacific institutions. We believe in transparency. We believe in true partnerships," Wong said.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday she was "very strongly of the view that we have within the Pacific the means and ability to respond to any security challenges that exist."
Beijing has not confirmed it is seeking a multilateral agreement in the region.
Wang's visit was meant to "further strengthen high-level exchange, consolidate political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, and deepen people-to-people bond so as to build an even closer community with a shared future for China and Pacific Island countries," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.
The spokesman also pushed back when asked about fears that a Pacific Islands security agreement could spark a Cold War -- calling this "sensational remarks."
In Washington on Wednesday, US State Department Spokesman Ned Price said the US was "aware that China seeks to negotiate a range of arrangements during the foreign minister's visit to the region."
"We are concerned that these reported agreements may be negotiated in a rushed, non-transparent process," he said, pointing to what he described as a pattern of Beijing offering "shadowy, vague deals," while adding the US respects countries' ability to make their own sovereign decisions.
The proposed draft security deal and Wang's tour come amid heightened concern from other regional powers over Beijing's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific.
China claims almost all of the vast South China Sea as its sovereign territory. It has been building up and militarizing its facilities there, turning islands into military bases and airstrips, and allegedly creating a maritime militia that could number hundreds of vessels.
And in the East China Sea, China claims sovereignty over the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands, also known as the Diaoyu Islands. In recent years, the US has reiterated its promise to defend the islands in the event of foreign aggression.
In a joint statement Monday, US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida "voiced concern" over China's security agreement with the Solomon Islands and its lack of "addressing regional voices of concern."
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A U.S. congressional delegation has met with Kenya’s new president-elect and the opposition figure likely to file a court challenge to his election loss in the latest electoral crisis for East Africa’s most stable democracy.
The visiting U.S. politicians met with President-elect William Ruto on Thursday, according to a tweet by Ruto.
The delegation also met with Raila Odinga and discussed election developments and relations between Kenya and the U.S., according to Odinga’s spokesman.
The new U.S. ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, said the delegation led by Sen. Chris Coons also will meet with outgoing Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who has been publicly silent since the largely peaceful Aug. 9 election.
Ruto is Kenyatta’s deputy president, but the two fell out years ago, and Kenyatta in the election backed longtime opposition figure Raila Odinga instead.
Odinga has said he is exploring “all constitutional and legal options” to challenge his close election loss. His campaign has a week from Monday’s declaration of Ruto’s win to go to the Supreme Court, which then has 14 days to rule. Odinga has urged his supporters to remain calm in a country with a history of post-election violence.
Kenya’s electoral commission publicly split in chaos just minutes before Monday’s declaration, with commissioners accusing each other of misconduct. The four commissioners who objected to Monday’s declaration were appointed by Kenyatta last year.
The split came as a shock to many Kenyans after an election widely seen as the country’s most transparent ever, with results from the more than 46,000 polling stations posted online for the public to follow along. Public tallies, including one by a local election observer group, added up to a Ruto win with just over 50% of the votes.
The political transition in Kenya will have significant impact on the East Africa region, where Kenyatta had been working with the U.S. to try to mediate in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict and promoting peace efforts between Rwanda and Congo. Ruto in his public comments this week has focused on domestic matters, not regional ones.
Coons, a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and his delegation have already visited Cape Verde and Mozambique and are expected to visit Rwanda, where the Congo tensions and human rights should be on the agenda following Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kigali last week.
The 55-year-old Ruto appealed to Kenyans by making the election about economic differences and not the ethnic ones that have long marked the country’s politics with sometimes deadly results. He portrayed himself as an outsider from humble beginnings defying the political dynasties of Kenyatta and Odinga, whose fathers were Kenya’s first president and vice president.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright shocked college basketball Wednesday night with his immediate resignation at Villanova, the Big East program he led to two national championships and four Final Fours in a Hall of Fame career.
The 60-year-old Wright guided Villanova to titles in 2016 and 2018 and just led the Wildcats to the Final Four, where they lost to national champion Kansas. He went 520-197 in 21 seasons at the school and 642-282 overall, also coaching Hofstra from 1994–2001.
“It’s time for us to enter a new era of Villanova basketball,” Wright said in a statement. “After 35 years in coaching, I am proud and excited to hand over the reins to Villanova’s next coach. I am excited to remain a part of Villanova and look forward to working with (Villanova) and the rest of the leadership team.”
Kyle Neptune, who served on the Villanova coaching staff before accepting the head coaching position at Fordham in 2021, returned to replace Wright.
“When looking for a successor, we wanted a candidate who could navigate the changing landscape of collegiate athletics and keep Villanova in a position of strength — now and in the future,” Villanova athletic director Mark Jackson said. “After meeting with several exceptional candidates, we found all those attributes and more in Kyle Neptune. Kyle quickly stood out for his basketball knowledge, recruiting savvy and natural ability to connect with student-athletes and coaches.”
Wright’s decision was unexpected and there was no immediate word the move was health related or that he was leaving for the NBA. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.
Wright will remain at Villanova and stay involved in fundraising, advising, education and more.
He joined North Carolina’s Roy Williams and Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski as the third coach with multiple championship to step down over the last two years.
Before he arrived, Villanova was known for upsetting Georgetown in the 1985 national championship game and the occasional trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Wright needed three years to build a foundation before Villanova broke through with a trip to the 2005 Sweet 16. An Elite Eight appearance followed the next year and the Wildcats reached the Final Four in 2009.
Villanova won its first national title under Wright in 2016 on Kris Jenkins’ buzzer-beater and decimated the NCAA Tournament field in 2018, winning every game by double digits on its way to the national title.
He was selected AP coach of the decade in 2020.
The 37-year-old Neptune was on Wright’s staff for the 2009 Final Four team, then later spent three seasons as an assistant at Niagara before he returned to the Wildcats in 2013. He went 16-16 in his lone season at Fordham.
“I think he’s more ready to be a head coach than most young guys X’s and O’s-wise and I think he’s got great character, great leadership skills, I think he’s going to be an outstanding head coach,” Wright said when Neptune was hired at Fordham.
Wright’s decision comes after another successful season:
— He reached 25 or more victories for the 10th time in his 22 seasons.
— The Wildcats have won a regular-season or postseason conference championship in each of the nine seasons since the Big East reconfigured in 2013.
— The Wildcats earned a No. 1 or No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the eighth time under Wright.
During Wright’s tenure, he coached several future NBA stars, including Kyle Lowry, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Saddiq Bey.
“Ohhhhhhh thats tough !!! @kyleneptune WELL DESERVED,” Bridges, now a star with the Phoenix Suns, tweeted.
Wright was hired as head coach at Hofstra and went 207-122 with two NCAA Tournament appearances in seven seasons. Hired in 2001 to replace Steve Lappas, the Wildcats went to the NIT in Wright’s first three seasons.
“Simply a remarkable career,” said former Villanova AD Vince Nicastro, who hired Wright. “Will be regarded as one of the best coaches in college basketball history – and even better person. Has won with integrity, class and grace. And has served as a great role model for his players and colleagues.”
The Wildcats finished 30-8 this season and Wright’s final game was an 81-65 loss to Kansas in the Final Four.
Wright, a Churchville, Pennsylvania native, played college basketball at Bucknell and started as an assistant at Rochester and Drexel. He spent five seasons at Villanova as Rollie Massimino’s assistant, then followed him to UNLV for another two years before taking the head coaching job at Hofstra in 1994.
He rejected numerous NBA and other college overtures through the years and remained steadfast in his dedication to the Wildcats. Wright had stints coaching teams in the Pan American Games and World University Games; and served as an assistant coach under San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich for Team USA.
Wright was scheduled to discuss his decision at a press conference on Friday.
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HOUSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Third Coast Super Holdings, LLC ("Third Coast"), is pleased to announce that the King's Quay Floating Production System ("King's Quay FPS") achieved first oil from the Khaleesi, Mormont and Samurai fields on April 12, 2022. Third Coast owns 50% of King's Quay FPS, which is also owned in part by entities managed by Ridgewood Energy Corporation, including ILX Holdings III, LLC.
King's Quay FPS is a fee based, semi-submersible floating production system with associated gas and oil export laterals. The FPS has capacity to process 85,000 barrels of oil per day and 100 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. King's Quay FPS is operated by Murphy Exploration & Production Company – USA. Completion operations continue for five remaining initial wells from three fields, with full production expected by the end of the year.
"Third Coast is pleased and excited that King's Quay FPS has achieved first commercial production ahead of schedule and under budget. Most importantly this was achieved with no lost time incidents or injuries during the construction and installation phase, a truly remarkable achievement. We are excited to be expanding our deepwater footprint in the Gulf, and specifically in Green Canyon, with our interest in King's Quay FPS and our relationship with Murphy and the King's Quay producer group," said Matt Rowland, President & Chief Executive Officer of Third Coast. Mr. Rowland continued, "We look forward to another successful partnership with Murphy which operates both of our majority-owned FPS assets, Delta House and King's Quay."
About Third Coast Super Holdings, LLC
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Third Coast is a full-service midstream company with assets that provide critical infrastructure linking primarily natural gas production to end-use markets. Third Coast's vertically and horizontally integrated assets are strategically located along the Gulf Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. Third Coast currently owns or has an ownership interest in approximately 1,200 miles of interstate and intrastate pipelines, as well as ownership in a gas processing plant, and two offshore semi-submersible floating production system with a combined processing capacity of up to 185 MBbl/d of crude oil and 340 MMcf/d of natural gas. For more information about Third Coast, visit www.third-coast.com.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperBase Pro, Zendure's wheeled IoT power station, has received an award from Indiegogo recognizing excellence and innovation in energy and green technology.
Each year, Indiegogo celebrates products and campaigns in a number of categories and grants an award to one campaign in each category.
Zendure's SuperBase Pro power station had a very successful debut on Indiegogo, bringing in more than $1.3 million USD in funding over the course of its campaign. In total, SuperBase Pro has raised close to $2 million in crowdfunding since its launch last year. The power station has received several other accolades, including a Good Design Award, a Red Dot Design Award, an iF Design Award, and a Bousai Safety Mark from the Bousai-Anzen disaster-preparedness organization in Japan.
SuperBase Pro 2000 features IoT and GPS hardware, offline UPS functionality, and an intelligent companion app with remote control and green energy tracking features. Users earn green energy points through the app, which can be used to plant real trees around the world. The power station has built-in industrial grade wheels and an extending handle for maximum portability, and can deliver up to 4,000W of surge power. SuperBase Pro can be recharged to 80% in just one hour, and fully charged in two hours.
Zendure's power station SuperBase Pro has 14 output ports (12 in the EU model), plus a companion app that can control the inputs and outputs, track the power station's location, and even keep track of carbon offset through the use of sustainable energy. This is all possible thanks to the power station's built-in Wi-Fi, 4G, and GPS hardware.
Zendure is a portable power company with a focus on sustainable energy located in Silicon Valley in the United States and the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area in China. Since its establishment, Zendure has continuously launched innovative products, made rapid breakthroughs in the core technologies of energy storage and power supplies, and continues to bring pleasant surprises to the user experience. The company recently received a multi-million dollar series-A round of funding through a joint investment from Shanghai GP Capital and YOTRIO group.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer announced today its customers have diverted more than 1 million pounds of potential food waste through its Flashfood sustainability initiative.
Since the program's expansion across the Meijer footprint in 2021, customers have purchased more than 1 million pounds of food nearing its sell-by date at a discount, preventing it from potentially entering landfills. The initiative represents the retailer's commitment to offering both sustainability and value to its customers.
"We're pleased to see that customers are taking advantage of the Flashfood program," said Todd Weer, Senior Vice President of Stores for Meijer. "Making sure that good food doesn't go to waste at Meijer is the right thing to do for our communities and our customers."
Meijer launched Flashfood as a pilot program in November 2019 at a handful of its supercenters in Metro Detroit. After reducing in-store food waste by 10 percent, Meijer expanded the offering to all its stores in 2021. To date, an estimated 255 Meijer supercenters have Flashfood.
Through the Flashfood app, customers can purchase food nearing its sell-by date, including meat, produce, seafood, deli, dairy and bakery products at up to 50 percent off. Customers can then pick up the food from a designated refrigerator or storage rack located at the front of Meijer stores.
Flashfood is a Canadian-based company that allows retailers to upload surplus close-dated grocery items to an app that are available for purchase. Customers can go to the app, select a Meijer store, choose items they want to purchase and pay for them directly on the app. Then, they can go to the store to pick up their items and confirm their order with customer service.
"Minimizing food waste is a priority for us at Meijer and we're constantly looking for ways to cut down on landfill use and the production of greenhouse gases," said Erik Petrovskis, Director of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability at Meijer. "Flashfood has been an exciting addition to our stores and I'm happy to see that the program is so effective in benefiting not just the environment, but also our customers."
This is just one example in the retailer's ongoing commitment to sustainability. The retailer recently announced its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025. As part of this ambitious commitment, the retailer is investing in renewable solar energy. Meijer will also hold its first-ever Sustainability Supplier Summit in June. To learn more about the many ways the retailer is embodying its commitment to sustainability, visit meijercommunity.com.
About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 260 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the "one-stop shopping" concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter at twitter.com/Meijer and twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.
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Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) (the "Company"), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2022 ("Q2 2022").
Q2 2022 Highlights
Total portfolio purchases of $231.3 million.
Total cash collections were $444.1 million.
Estimated remaining collections (ERC)1 of $5.6 billion.
Cash efficiency ratio2 of 61.3%.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.91.
Common stock repurchases3 of $34.9 million, or 0.8 million shares.
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA4 for the 12 months ended June 30, 2022 was 2.03x.
Available capacity under the Company's credit facilities of $1.6 billion; $452.9 million after considering borrowing base restrictions.
"We had a solid purchasing quarter, driven by increased portfolio acquisitions in Europe, specifically in Northern Europe," said Kevin Stevenson, president and chief executive officer. "We continue to see deterioration in consumer savings, higher credit card balances, and rising delinquency rates, which we believe suggests that more supply will be available in the coming months. Our strong balance sheet and geographic diversity provide us with a significant competitive advantage in capitalizing on what appears to be an increasingly favorable purchasing environment, and permit us to be disciplined in our capital allocation strategy. During the quarter, we repurchased nearly $35 million of shares of our common stock, underscoring our commitment to deploy capital in the areas that can generate the highest returns for our shareholders. Looking ahead, we will continue executing this measured strategy, while remaining active in the market and preparing to ramp up our purchasing as supply increases."
Cash Collections and Revenues
The following table presents cash collections by quarter and by source on an as reported and constant currency-adjusted basis:
Total cash collections in Q2 2022 decreased 18.3%, or 15.4% on a constant currency adjusted basis, to $444.1 million compared to $543.8 million in the second quarter of 2021 ("Q2 2021"). The decrease was driven primarily by a 32.5% decrease in U.S. call center and other collections, and a 15.8% decrease in U.S. legal collections. The overall decrease in U.S. cash collections was due to excess consumer liquidity in 2021, which generated high levels of collections then, as well as lower levels of portfolio purchases. Europe cash collections decreased by 8.7%; however, on a currency adjusted basis, they increased by 2.5%. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, cash collections decreased $174.7 million compared to the same period last year.
Total portfolio revenue in Q2 2022 was $250.6 million compared to $282.7 million in Q2 2021.
Expenses
Operating expenses in Q2 2022 decreased by $6.9 million, or 3.8%, compared to Q2 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by:
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, operating expenses decreased $17.0 million to $343.2 million compared to $360.1 million in the same period last year.
The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was 20.3%.
Portfolio Acquisitions
The Company purchased $231.3 million in portfolios of nonperforming loans in Q2 2022.
At the end of Q2 2022, the Company had in place maximum forward flow commitments1 of up to $960.2 million, comprised of $300.9 million in the Americas and Australia and $659.3 million in Europe.
Share Repurchases
The Company repurchased $34.9 million, or 0.8 million shares, with $92.7 million remaining under its current share repurchase plan as of June 30, 2022.
At June 30, 2022, the Company has repurchased more than 14% of its common stock since it began its share repurchases in 2021.
Conference Call Information
PRA Group, Inc. will hold a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results.
To listen to a webcast of the call and view the accompanying slides, visit https://ir.pragroup.com/events-and-presentations. To listen by phone, call 844-835-9982 in the U.S. or 412-317-5267 outside the U.S., and ask the operator for the PRA Group conference call. To listen to a replay of the call, either visit the same website until August 8, 2023, or call 877-344-7529 in the U.S. or 412-317-0088 outside the U.S. and use access code 6057434 until August 15, 2022.
The Company plans to report its third quarter 2022 results after market close on November 3, 2022.
About PRA Group, Inc.
As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group, Inc. returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas, Europe and Australia. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group, Inc. companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.
About Forward Looking Statements
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New dispensary expands patient access to medical cannabis; grand opening specials available
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the grand opening of a new medical dispensary in Morgantown-Granville, WV. Located at 525 Granville Square, the doors open at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022.
The 5,100 square-foot dispensary is situated in a highly trafficked area of Morgantown, adjacent to University Town Center and within the Granville Square Shops outlet mall. The Company's fifth retail location in West Virginia will be open seven days a week from 10am – 6pm and features enhanced visual elements and robust product offerings.
Grand opening festivities will be held on Saturday, July 9 throughout the day to include partner giveaways, deals and specials, and all registered patients will receive a 25% discount. On-site medical care specialists will be available to assist with medical card registration and certification for West Virginia patients.
"In the past year, West Virginia's medical cannabis program has added nearly 10,000 patients, and we are thrilled to serve this flourishing community through our newest location," said Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers, "Trulieve's growing retail footprint demonstrates our ongoing commitment to provide the best quality services and products for the state's registered medical cannabis patients. We look forward to supporting our patients throughout their cannabis journey and strengthening community connections in this developing market."
Trulieve patients across West Virginia can choose from a large selection of THC and CBD products available in a variety of consumption methods, including flower, concentrates, tinctures, topicals, ingestibles, and more. Designed to meet every patient's needs, our portfolio of in-house brands includes Cultivar Collection, Momenta, Muse, TruFlower and more.
Last November, Trulieve opened West Virginia's first dispensary and has since expanded its store hours to welcome patients seven days a week. This will be Trulieve's second location in Morgantown. The Company has already opened three new dispensaries in the state this year, with plans to open four additional dispensary locations by the end of the year in Milton, Hurricane, Huntington and Belle.
For more information on store locations, please visit https://www.trulieve.com/dispensaries/west-virginia.
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Trulieve is an industry leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S. operating in 11 states, with leading market positions in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, please visit Trulieve.com.
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Atlanta rapper Young Thug and others facing new charges in RICO case
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) - Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, and four other defendants are facing new charges, according to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.
An indictment was filed last week in Fulton County Superior Court alleging Young Thug was found in possession of a machine gun, and in possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
The additional charges also include participation in criminal street gang activity and violation of Georgia’s controlled substances act.
The other defendants include Martinez Arnold, also known as Duke; Deamonte Kendrick, also known as Yak Gotti; Shannon Stillwell; and Quamarvious Nichols.
Arnold’s charges include participation in criminal street gang activity, violation of the controlled substances act, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a machine gun.
Kendrick is facing the same charges as Arnold with the addition of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Stillwell and Nichols were charged with an additional count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Young Thug and several others were initially indicted in May. At that time, they were charged with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Williams, Arnold and Kendrick have pleaded not guilty.
Williams and another rapper, Gunna – whose real name is Sergio Kitchens – remain in jail after bond was denied earlier this year.
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HAYWARD, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Potrero Medical, announced today that a publication from the Accuryn Registry Study (NCT04669548),"Intra-abdominal hypertension in cardiac surgery patients: a multicenter observational sub-study of the Accuryn registry" has been published in The Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing. Dr. Ashish Khanna, MD, FCCP, FCCM, FASA of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC is the lead author along with Dr Vanessa Moll, MD, PhD, FCCM, FASA, Potrero Medical's Chief Medical Officer and esteemed members of the Predict AKI Team. Article Link
Dr. Khanna and colleagues concluded that continuous high-fidelity monitoring of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) shows persistently elevated levels of IAP in cardiac surgery patients. Khanna commented "IAP is a key indicator of the cross-talk between organ systems. Early detection of changes in IAP can help intervene to prevent poor outcomes in the critically ill. Traditional intermittent IAP measurement fails to capture these changes. Our work showed that Intra-abdominal Hypertension (IAH), when IAP is measured continuously using a novel, and easy to use device, is common and persistent in cardiac surgical patients recovering in the CVICU. This pilot analysis sets the stage for the utilization of continuous abdominal perfusion pressure as a target to protect the kidneys from hypotension related injury and for the early prediction of acute kidney injury (AKI) using advanced AI techniques."
Dr. Moll further added "I am extremely excited for this first manuscript of many. I started the Accuryn registry study as its first PI years before joining Potrero believing that this technology will improve patient care. As CMO, I celebrate the great work and partnership of the academic centers participating in the Registry Study. This is an exciting first step to incorporating precision medicine (real-time intra-abdominal pressure and urine output) to improve patient outcomes."
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Potrero Medical, Inc. is a personalized medicine platform transforming patient care through precision fluid management and analytics that offer clinical decision support by providing precise data from the kidney. Potrero Medical was founded with a mission to improve patient care and save health systems money with the latest advances in artificial intelligence and sensors. Potrero Medical is headquartered in Hayward, CA. For more information, visit www.potreromed.com.
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FDA 510(k) clearance will expand the reach of Rune Labs' precision neurology platform to millions of people with or at risk of developing Parkinson's disease, enabling data-driven routine care and accelerating clinical trials for new Parkinson's therapeutics
SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rune Labs, a precision neurology company, today announced its StrivePD software ecosystem for Parkinson's disease has been granted 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collect patient symptom data through measurements made by Apple Watch. By combining powerful wearable technology and self-reported symptom information with brain imaging, electrophysiology, genetic and other clinical data, StrivePD enables a data-driven approach to care management and clinical trial design for Parkinson's.
With this clearance, the Rune Labs' StrivePD app enables precision clinical care and trial participation for tens of thousands of Parkinson's patients who already use these devices in their daily lives. For patients who also use Medtronic's Percept™ PC Deep Brain Stimulation device, this clearance for the StrivePD app will enhance clinicians' ability to make brain-sensing data from these devices useful, as part of Rune Labs' and Medtronic's existing partnership. This clearance also sets the stage for leveraging StrivePD to reach a significant number of potential prodromal Parkinson's patients.
Additionally, StrivePD on Apple Watch makes it easy for people with Parkinson's to track and log their symptoms, enabling patients to have more control over their care.
"Being able to show my neurologist how my motor symptoms were fluctuating, thanks to StrivePD, was the impetus for me to get surgery for a deep brain stimulation device," said Aura Oslapas, who drew from her first-hand experience with Parkinson's to create the StrivePD mobile app. Since Rune Labs' acquisition of the StrivePD ecosystem in 2019, Oslapas has worked with the company to evolve the StrivePD user experience, and also recently joined its Patient Advisory Board.
"When people with Parkinson's are prescribed new medications, adjusting how much to take and when to take it until they find something that works can be a lengthy process. StrivePD helps people to track their symptoms and improvements, accelerating the time to an optimal medication schedule – and with today's clearance, more people will have access to this life-changing technology," Oslapas said. "StrivePD on Apple Watch is the long-awaited union of quantitative and qualitative data that encourages better care and communication between patients and clinicians, while also empowering people with Parkinson's who are striving to live better every day."
"As we have seen in oncology, the introduction of large quantities of real-world data has the power to transform drug development and fundamentally change disease prognosis. This clearance is a major step towards building a similar paradigm in neurology," said Brian Pepin, CEO and Founder of Rune Labs. "With all of the data we will collect and the patients we will reach through this clearance, we will make sure the right participants enroll in trials, and help our pharma and medtech partners run more efficient trials with higher quality outcomes data, thereby enabling more therapies to come to market quickly to help those suffering from Parkinson's."
Until now, clinicians and researchers have made decisions surrounding patient care based on limited information and data. Rune Labs is bringing together novel multimodal data that will radically transform what it means to be a patient with Parkinson's. Having visibility into this data will accelerate drug development, using higher resolution metrics to inform trial design, endpoint selection and patient stratification, as well as whether a treatment effect is detected.
The StrivePD ecosystem draws data directly from Apple's Movement Disorder API, which provides a power-efficient approach to measuring and recording tremors and dyskinetic symptoms common in patients with Parkinson's disease. Rune Labs values users' personal information and privacy and takes appropriate steps to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, misuse, or destruction. Users' personal information and privacy is protected and governed by Rune Labs' Information Security Management System.
Rune Labs is a software and data analytics company for precision neurology, supporting care delivery and therapy development. StrivePD is the company's care delivery ecosystem for Parkinson's disease, enabling patients and clinicians to better manage Parkinson's by providing access to curated dashboards summarizing a range of patient data sources, and by connecting patients to clinical trials. For therapeutics development, biopharma and medical device companies leverage Rune's technology, network of engaged clinicians and patients, and large longitudinal real-world datasets to expedite development programs. The company has received financial backing from leading investors such as Eclipse Ventures, DigiTx, TruVenturo and Moment Ventures.
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Makers of the RuffRest break barriers with a first-to-market pet bed that packs like a suitcase, carries like a duffel, and comes complete with a built-in sleeping bag, among other exciting features
CAMPBELL, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Timberdog® unveils its flagship product, RuffRest®, on National Pet Day. With 14 travel features, the RuffRest is a patent-pending sleep and travel system that replaces the traditional pet bed at home and on the road.
RuffRest Can Do Anything and Go Anywhere
The RuffRest Ultimate Pet Bed™, created by Timberdog founder Leena Chitnis, opens up and is easy to pack for road trips, camping, flights, hotels, and everywhere else you go with your furry friend. For minimalists and adventurers, every feature is neatly tucked away until needed, while serving dual functions. The bolster, for example, houses the sleeping bag, while the shoulder strap doubles as a reflective leash. Meanwhile, the brightly-visible accents are loops for carabiners, while the decorative trim serves as a zipper hood to keep pets safe from zippers. With high-density memory foam, the RuffRest is many times thicker than average travel pet beds, while remaining compact and sleek. Its military-grade nylon and YKK zippers also ensure a lifetime of durability.
"The RuffRest was created when I realized that my dog didn't have any solid outdoor gear," said Leena. "Like many other people, I consider my dog, Kashi, to be like a daughter. I take her everywhere and needed a multifunctional and practical bed for her when we traveled. I didn't like carrying her bulky items piecemeal and found it expensive to source items one by one. I also didn't like rifling through bags to find her things, so I built an organizer. I incorporated all of the features I needed into one pet bed."
RuffRest Gives Pet Owners Peace of Mind
Timberdog was founded four years ago as a passion project for Leena between copywriting roles in Silicon Valley, and became especially relevant when she learned that people found traveling with pets to be difficult. She was surprised that many pet owners boarded their pets and wanted to encourage people to travel with them instead. Founding Timberdog thus became a mission to develop products that made getting around with pets easy, including making packing for pets a lot easier. To complement the RuffRest, she will debut more "double duty" inventions later this year.
Karen Steele, Chief Marketing Officer at Lean Data, said, "The RuffRest is a game changer for anyone who takes pets on vacation." Her nephew, Sean MacIntosh, an avid outdoor enthusiast and member of the early-days stress testing team added, "It's an absolute upgrade from any dog bed I've ever owned."
Ahead of 2022's travel season, the RuffRest will appeal to families hungry for post-Covid travel, while speaking to scores of new pet parents who emptied out animal shelters in record-breaking numbers during the pandemic. For a limited time, customers can receive 10% off if they subscribe to the newsletter on www.timberdog.com.
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Located in Campbell, California,Timberdog® creates innovative and exciting items for pets not found anywhere else. With environmental stewardship at the top of their values, they plan to become a B Corp, so that pets can continue to enjoy the great outdoors. To learn more about Timberdog's carbon negative initiative, check out Trees 'n' Tails.
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Firm founder honored among the nation's top personal injury attorneys for representation of truck wreck victims
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey founder Steven C. Laird has been named to the Best Lawyers in America list for 2023 as one of the best plaintiffs' personal injury attorneys in the country.
His 2023 selection marks the 12th consecutive year to be honored by the prestigious legal guide.
"I'm very thankful to Best Lawyers for this honor," said Mr. Laird. "Getting justice for my clients and their families has been the most rewarding experience of my career, and these recognitions for the work my firm and I do on a daily basis are an incredible honor."
Mr. Laird has over 40 years of experience representing clients involved in trucking accidents and other personal injury claims. He has long been recognized for his success in securing favorable verdicts in complex personal injury litigation.
A courthouse veteran, Mr. Laird is one of only five trial lawyers in North Texas who are Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Best Lawyers in America is widely considered one of the most reliable and respected sources for legal guidance. The distinguished list was first published in 1983 and is now the U.S. legal industry's oldest peer-review guide for showcasing the country's top attorneys.
About the Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey
The Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey is a Fort Worth, Texas, law firm whose lawyers and staff members are committed to finding justice in every case we handle. For more than 30 years, we have worked responsibly and diligently to represent individuals and families in personal injury cases where corporate and individual negligence has resulted in significant injuries and wrongful death. To learn more about the firm, visit http://texlawyers.com/.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Daria Kasatkina fell to the ground in triumph and laid on her back for several moments after attacking a short ball off her serve and putting it away with a forehand winner on match point.
A dramatic comeback victory sealed Sunday at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic, the Russian star then turned back to the big picture in her topsy-turvy world: “I want to thank every single person who is sharing now this moment with us on this beautiful court, thank you guys,” she told the crowd at San Jose State University while accepting her trophy. “I want to wish you, everyone, a lot of love, happiness and … peace in this world.”
The seventh-seeded Kasatkina rallied from one set down after dropping the opener in a tiebreaker and beat unseeded American Shelby Rogers for the championship, 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-2.
The 25-year-old Kasatkina immediately found her rhythm again following a frustrating tiebreaker in a first set she had led 4-2 and 5-3 before some mistakes in crucial moments, such as double faults. Now, her first title this year and fifth overall will propel her back into this week’s top-10 rankings — and No. 10 is her previous career best.
“It’s a tough journey, which is still going on. I’m happy with the way things are going, especially this season, but I don’t want to stop, because I did this mistake already one time and I don’t want to repeat it,” she said. “I’m still hungry for the wins.”
Kasatkina, who recently came out as gay and has said she appreciates the positive support, lost here in last year’s championship. She became the first player to make consecutive finals in the event since Serena Williams in 2011-12 and earned her first title since St. Petersburg last year — snapping a two-match skid in finals, having lost last year here and at Birmingham. It also was her 200th career main draw win on tour.
“I feel great, every year better and better, I wonder what it’s going to be next year,” Kasatkina said.
Now, off to Toronto for the next tournament.
“We’re very happy because of the great job that she’s doing we have now the result here. We are super proud of Daria because she’s a great champion,” coach Carlos Martinez said, pleased with Kasatkina’s resilience after falling behind a set. “… She’s fighting ‘til the end, fighting for every single ball. She’s very consistent.”
Early on, Rogers scampered all over the court to keep long baseline rallies alive before closing out points or forcing Kasatkina into an error. By the third set, she was slapping her leg in frustration and growling aloud, though she said afterward how much she appreciated the support of the crowd cheering her name and holding signs reading “GO SHELBY!”
Rogers rallied in the first set, playing impressive comeback tennis for a second straight day. She trailed 4-2 and 5-3 before going up 6-5, then holding on to win the first set. Kasatkina double-faulted to make it 6-1 in the tiebreaker.
Kasatkina then gathered herself.
“I played really solid. I thought I picked my chances well and was aggressive when I needed to be, was patient when I needed to be,” Rogers said. “She made me hit a lot of balls, she hits a lot of balls back, she’s one of the best movers on the tour. The wind started to pick up. She started putting a little more pace on the ball and being a little more aggressive, too, and just reset after that first set.”
Rogers defeated No. 9 seed Veronika Kudermetova of Russia 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday in the semifinals — trailing Kudermetova 4-3 in the second set before breaking serve twice while winning three straight games to pull out the match.
In the earlier doubles final Sunday, fourth-seeded Chinese pair of Xu Yifan and Yang Zhaoxuan defeated the unseeded duo of Shuko Aoyama from Japan and Chan Hao-Ching of Taiwan 7-5, 6-0. They will face off in the first round this week in Toronto for an immediate rematch.
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BELTON — After several delays, the capital murder trial of Christopher Henry, the Killeen man accused of fatally stabbing Rose Davis of Temple, is expected to conclude Wednesday.
Christopher Romel Henry, 39, is accused of capital murder by kidnapping in the death of Davis. The state is not seeking the death penalty in the case.
A continued delay of a witness who was supposed to testify last week set the start of a trial back a couple of hours on Tuesday morning.
Shanora Daniels, a witness who was with Henry when the stabbing allegedly happened, was scheduled to testify about an alleged hit she had set on Revonda Henry, the accused’s wife at the time, her involvement in the stabbing, and whether she provided narcotics to Davis.
When questioned, Daniels answered, “I plead the Fifth,” each time, referring to the Fifth Amendment against self-incrimination.
The jury was removed from the courtroom as the attorneys argued about her position on answering or whether 264th Judicial District Court Judge Paul LePak could compel Daniels to testify since she had testified about the case in the past.
LePak said he would not force the witness to testify, and she was excused from the stand after the jury was called.
Henry’s charge stems from the June 18, 2020, stabbing death of Davis at The Bridge apartments, 404 S. Fryers Creek Circle.
Police found Davis on the ground outside an apartment with several cuts to her throat and her stomach, with her hands tied behind her back with duct tape, according to an arrest affidavit.
Before her death at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple, the affidavit said, Davis identified Henry as her attacker.
Witnesses at the crime scene described seeing Davis forcibly escorted from her apartment by a man matching Henry’s description, the affidavit said.
Closing arguments are expected to begin Wednesday morning before the jury begins deliberations in the case | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_9582bc0a-e142-11ec-a48c-3f43c224d271.html | 2022-06-01T02:11:19Z |
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Shaun Norris, the last player to be paired with Tiger Woods in the PGA Championship, headed home to South Africa to see his young children, take a short break from traveling and figure out where his world travels should take him.
One option is the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series, which has his attention.
Norris, who is No. 66 in the world with 10 career victories, said he has signed up for the inaugural event in two weeks outside London.
Still to be determined is whether he goes, or even if he’s in the field. Norris, much like everyone else, isn’t sure and hasn’t heard anything.
“I’ve entered,” he said. “I’m just waiting to see what will happen. I’m not fully convinced or decided on going yet. I’m just hanging back and basically testing the waters.”
The money and the small schedule are appealing to the 40-year-old.
Norris has victories on the Sunshine Tour, Japan Golf Tour, Asian Tour and the European tour in his career. This year alone, he has played tournaments on four of the six main golf circuits, earning his European tour card by winning a co-sanctioned event in South Africa.
He has options. He also has two children, a 3-year-old boy and a daughter born two months ago in Pretoria.
“I saw her for a week and then I had to leave,” Norris said. “She’s smiling. We do video calling every day. But it’s tough.”
That’s a big reason why he is curious about LIV Golf.
“If it does work out for me, at my age, you start to want to look after your family and stay at home,” Norris said. “All this hard traveling playing Europe, the U.S., Japan, I barely get to see my kids. We’re trying to figure out a way to make it easier. If it comes down to have to do that, you never know. But I’m not rushing into any decisions.”
He returns next week for the U.S. Open, exempt by winning the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit. The first LIV Golf event is June 9-11 at Centurion Golf Club, a week before the U.S. Open outside Boston. The next one is scheduled for Oregon on July 1-3, a week before he is to play the Scottish Open and the British Open.
“If you can work out 15 or 20 weeks of the year and the rest of the time is spent at home? That’s an ideal lifestyle, especially as the father of two,” he said.
Except for 2020, when the schedule was disrupted by the pandemic, Norris has averaged 27 tournaments a year, with a high of 34.
So what’s holding him back from signing up for a series of $20 million events with $4 million for the winner?
“I just want to see how the tours are going to handle it,” he said. “Are they going to completely ban you from the tours? Fine you? I don’t want to get myself in a complete mess where I can’t get out of it. We know there are a bunch of players fully committed. Let’s see what happens.”
Norris said neither the Sunshine Tour, which just started back up again, nor the Japan Golf Tour is “not bothered” by members playing. He is a European tour member. As tempting as the money and schedule is, Norris can see why the PGA Tour and European tour are resisting.
“The PGA Tour has built something for 50 years to get to where they are. And here’s Saudi, wanting to start where the PGA Tour is now,” he said. “They’re basically throwing money at it. I can fully understand why the PGA Tour is feeling how they’re feeling, and the European tour. You don’t want to have a tour just take over like that.”
MAJOR CONSOLATION
Mito Pereira cared only about winning the PGA Championship, and to close with a double bogey to finish one shot out of a playoff was devastating.
It’s a small consolation but Pereira, who was No. 100 in the world and received a special invitation to the PGA for his second major, is assured of playing the next four.
He moved to No. 49 in the world in the last tournament before the U.S. Open (top 60) and British Open (top 50) used the ranking to decide which players are exempt. His tie for third earned him a spot in his first Masters next April. And the PGA Championship takes the top 15 and ties from the previous year.
PAY RAISE
The Evian Championship was elevated to a fifth major on the LPGA Tour in 2013, and the majors represented the biggest purses in women’s golf. Evian led the way that year with a $3.25 million purse.
With boosts across the board, the five majors have more than tripled the prize money to a total of $32.8 million.
The U.S. Women’s Open is the richest in women’s golf at $10 million. The Women’s British Open last year announced another bump so the prize money will be $6.8 million at Muirfield (which until recently was an all-male club).
Evian was the latest, announcing a $2 million increase that brings the total purse this year to $6.5 million, with a $1 million payoff going to the winner.
“Elevating the purse of this major championship makes a powerful statement about the value and status of the women’s game,” LPGA Tour Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan said.
The Chevron Championship purse in California was $5 million, while the KPGA Women’s Championship purse last year was $4.5 million. It has not announced the purse for this year’s tournament at Congressional.
In addition to the $1 million for the winner, the Evian will pay everyone in the field, even a stipend for those who miss the cut.
BEN HOGAN AWARD
Texas Tech junior Ludvig Aberg of Sweden has won the the Ben Hogan Award, honoring the top men’s college golfer based on college, amateur and pro events over the last 12 months.
Aberg is the first winner from Texas Tech and the third Ben Hogan Award winner from a Big 12 Conference school in the last five years, joining Viktor Hovland of Oklahoma State (2019) and Doug Ghim of Texas (2018).
He was selected over Sam Bennett of Texas A&M and Eugenio Chacarra of Oklahoma State.
Aberg, the No. 2 player in the world amateur ranking, won the Big 12 Championship and The Prestige as part of his nine straight finishes in the top 15. A runner-up at the European Amateur last summer, Aberg tied for 30th in the Scandinavian Mixed on the European tour and tied for 51st in the Bermuda Championship on the PGA Tour.
The award comes with an exemption to play the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial next year.
DIVOTS
The PGA Works Collegiate Championship will be held next year at Shoal Creek, the Alabama club that invited its first Black member in 1990 so it could host the PGA Championship. … Bubba Watson, in a tweet to congratulate PGA champion Justin Thomas, revealed he has a torn meniscus and will be out for four to six weeks. That means Watson won’t be going through U.S. Open qualifying. … Inbee Park has withdrawn from the U.S. Women’s Open next week. … Harris English, who hoped to return to competitive golf at the PGA Championship, withdrew from Colonial. He had surgery on his left hip and has not played since the second full week in January. … After third-place finishes the last two weeks, MJ Daffue of South Africa is the latest Korn Ferry Tour player to have enough points to be among the 25 players who get PGA Tour cards next year.
STAT OF THE WEEK
The last four major champions were all in their 20s and among the top 10 in the world when they won.
FINAL WORD
“Now I understand when people watch me on TV how nervous they get.” — Joaquin Niemann as he watched Chilean friend Mito Pereira try to win the PGA Championship.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators rejected a ban on almost all abortions Thursday in a special session called in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Although Republicans had a majority of votes to pass the ban, Republican Sen. Tom Davis threatened to filibuster and proponents of the ban could not get the extra votes to stop him.
Davis, the chief of staff for former Gov. Mark Sanford before being elected to the Senate in 2009, was joined by the three Republican women in the Senate, a fifth GOP colleague and all the chamber’s Democrats to oppose the proposed ban.
Davis opposes a blanket ban on abortions in South Carolina and said he would argue against the bill until the 46-member Senate mustered the 26 votes required to end the filibuster. That appeared unlikely to happen, as only after 24 senators voted for an amended bill that included exceptions for pregnancies cause by rape or incest up to 12 weeks after conception. Twenty senators were opposed and two were absent.
After a recess to work through their options, Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey conceded the abortion ban likely couldn’t pass, although a vote to end debate had not been taken.
”This is a math question, you have to have the votes to pass it – and we do not,” Massey said.
Davis said he promised his daughters he would not vote to make South Carolina’s current six-week abortion ban stricter because women have rights, too.
“The moment we become pregnant we lost all control over what goes on with our bodies,” Davis said, recalling what his daughters told him. “I’m here to tell you I’m not going to let it happen.”
South Carolina’s six-week ban is currently suspended as the state Supreme Court reviews whether it violates privacy rights. In the meantime, the state’s 2016 ban on abortions 20 weeks after conception is in effect.
Senators did pass a few changes to the six-week ban, including cutting the time that victims of rape and incest who become pregnant can seek an abortion from 20 weeks to about 12 weeks, requiring that DNA from the aborted fetus be collected for police and allowing a $3,000 income tax break for fetuses before they are born,
South Carolina’s General Assembly was meeting in a special session to try to join more than a dozen other states with abortion bans.
Most of them came through so-called trigger laws designed to outlaw most abortions when the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy in June. Indiana’s Legislature passed a new ban last month that has not taken effect.
The South Carolina House passed the bill with rape or incest exceptions last month. There were also exceptions to allow an abortion when a mother’s life is endangered by the pregnancy.
The debate started Wednesday with the three Republican women in the South Carolina Senate speaking back to back, saying they can’t support the bill unless the rape or incest exceptions are restored.
Sen. Katrina Shealy said the 41 men in the Senate would be better off listening to their wives, daughters, mothers, granddaughters and looking at the faces of the girls in Sunday School classes at their churches.
“You want to believe that God is wanting you to push a bill through with no exceptions that kill mothers and ruins the lives of children — lets mothers bring home babies to bury them — then I think you’re miscommunicating with God. Or maybe you aren’t communicating with Him at all,” Shealy said before senators added a proposal allowing abortions if a fetus cannot survive outside the womb.
Massey helped broker the compromise among Republicans that briefly returned the exceptions to the bill. He pointed out state health officials recorded about 3,000 abortions in 2021 within the first six weeks of a pregnancy.
“Heartbeat is great, but this I think is better,” Massey said. ”I don’t think abortion should be used as birth control.”
Republican Sen. Sandy Senn, who didn’t vote for the six-week ban in 2021, said a total ban would be an invasion of the privacy of every woman in the state.
“If what is going on in my vagina isn’t an unreasonable invasion of privacy for this legislature to get involved in, I don’t know what is,” Senn said.
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Associated Press writer James Pollard contributed to this report.
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DRS Imaging's new high-security document digitization facility in Santa Ana meets SOC 2, HIPAA, and CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) regulations. High-volume scanning of sensitive records is challenging as data and network security violations attract hefty penalties. The new facility will meet the demand for secure scanning in the Santa Ana region.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DRS Imaging LLC has launched its newest scanning and document conversion facility in Santa Ana, California. The state-of-the-art bureau is HIPAA-compliant, meets SOC 2 compliance and Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) norms, and is notably one of the few scanning facilities meeting these standards in California, and specifically in Santa Ana.
Incorrect, incomplete or outdated medical information is the number one cause of low-quality healthcare and poor patient outcomes. HIPAA-compliant digital records are a prerequisite to providing high-quality care.
The Santa Ana document conversion facility addresses this need and will be a boon for the region's hospitals, clinics, and government healthcare agencies. The facility is certified by the State of California to process and convert patient records to HIPAA-compliant electronic health records.
The facility also meets the document digitization needs of law enforcement agencies, police and justice departments, and county records offices which must adhere to strict CJIS compliances.
Cliff Newman, Chief Executive Office of DRS Imaging LLC remarked, "This full-production scanning facility is a secured warehouse location that was formerly occupied by a major public safety agency in Orange County. It is ideal for handling sensitive documents such as medical records and case files in access-controlled systems and secured networks. It will completely transform medical and government records management in the area."
Notably, the facility will also be a focal point for DRS Imaging's ongoing Regional Cooperative Agreement Imaging Services contract for the County of Orange.
DRS follows stringent HIPAA security protocols during the scanning process, establishing a chain of trust which is critical for managing confidential documents.
The facility is staffed with over 65 document scanning professionals, expertly trained on industry compliances and security best practices. It also boasts of the latest production scanners and automated data capture technology.
With the launch of this facility, DRS Imaging is well-positioned to provide specialized medical records scanning, county records management services, and government document conversion projects for medical facilities and government agencies throughout the state of California.
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About DRS Imaging: Founded in 1964, DRS Imaging LLC is one of the oldest and largest scanning bureaus in the United States. With scanning facilities in major cities across the US, DRS offers a complete line of on-site and off-site scanning services, including microfilm scanning, document management solutions, and turnkey Check 21 and EMR systems. DRS Imaging has successfully completed more than 50,000 scanning projects, and several of the team have earned the coveted Certified Document Imaging Architect Award from CompTIA for mastery in document conversion.
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In-Home Care and Assisted Living Brands Join Forces to Create a First-Class Experience for Clients
HACKENSACK, N. J., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Executive Home Care, a leading in-home care provider with a wide range of service options and care programs, announced today it has acquired the Assisted Living Locators brand and franchise system. Assisted Living Locators is a Scottsdale-based franchise dedicated to helping seniors find the right living and care solutions. Backed by The Riverside Company, a private equity firm, Executive Home Care's acquisition of Assisted Living Locators expands the company's footprint in the senior care space to provide resources that create a first-class experience for clients.
"The addition of Assisted Living Locators fits seamlessly with our business philosophy and strategy of making in-home care and assisted living options readily available for anyone that may need it," said Executive Home Care CEO Tim Hadley. "Both Executive Home Care and Assisted Living Locators are passionate about helping our senior citizens continue to live their lives comfortably, freely and safely. Together, our teams are looking forward to working hand-in-hand to fulfil that."
Angela Olea, RN and Assisted Living Locators CEO, founded the company in 2006 in response to seeing aging patients have unnecessary hospital readmissions and a lack of community support. Assisted Living Locators was the nation's first senior placement franchise, and now has over 140 franchises in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Assisted Living Locators offers a nationwide network of local senior care advisors who work with families at no cost in an effort to find quality assisted and independent living, memory care, nursing homes and in-home care. The senior advisors meet with families in person to assess a client's care level and financial needs before recommending the best care and living solution. Assisted Living Locators is also the "first and only" senior placement franchisor to have system-wide dementia care certification.
"I can't wait to see the next chapter of Assisted Living Locators unfold," said Angela. "Our partnership and shared mission with Executive Home Care will set new standards of excellence for in-home care and senior placement that will benefit our seniors, families, and our franchisees. With the expertise of Executive Home Care and Riverside teams, I know that Assisted Living Locators will continue to move to new levels of customer service and quality care," she added.
"We're thrilled to begin collaborating with such a talented and forward-thinking group," said Hadley. "Both brands are philosophically aligned in our vision to provide peace of mind and increase the well-being of our clients and those closest to them."
As the nation's leading in-home care provider, Executive Home Care offers a wide range of service options and care programs with the goal of improving the quality of life and establishing peace of mind for both clients and their families. The brand recognizes individuals are much more comfortable living in their own homes, amidst their personal treasures and familiar surroundings, and it is their mission to enhance the well-being of those in need with a commitment to service excellence. For more information, please visit www.executivehomecare.com.
Assisted Living Locators offers a no cost, nationwide senior care placement and referral service for in-home companion care, independent retirement options, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities. The company is one of the nation's largest senior placement and referral service with over 140 franchises in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Assisted Living Locators is ranked in Entrepreneur's 2021 Franchise 500® issue. The company also was named to the Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. To learn more, visit: www.assistedlivinglocators.com.
Contact: Grant Hennessy, Franchise Elevator PR, 630-453-8187, ghennessy@franchiseelevator.com
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‘I’m overwhelmed, thank you’: Police officer shot at 45 times receives cards, gifts, letters from local students
By Chris Tye
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GARY, Indiana (WBBM) — Sgt. William Fazekas is the the Gary police officer shot at 45 times last month after a traffic stop.
A makeshift tourniquet from a co-worker saved his life.
On Wednesday, as Sgt. Fazekas continues to heal, some of Gary’s youngest had the chance to meet the newly-minted local hero and bridge the often growing divide between police and the community they serve.
CBS 2’s Chris Tye was there.
A gloomy Gary day was brightened. At, of all places, the police department.
“Thank you. I don’t know what to say. I’m overwhelmed. Thank you.”
Hugs from Gary teachers. Cards, hundreds of them, from Gary students. There were letters, pictures, messages of love and support. A hallmark for a hero given a proclamation for his actions 50-days ago.
On Feb. 7, Gary police Sergeant William Fezekas responded to a vehicle accident.
A gunman, using two weapons, fired at Sgt. William Fazekas 45 times as he lay across his cruiser’s front seat to stay alive.
He was struck once. Gushing blood, he got up, faced fire, shot back, spooking the shooter who ran away to a vacant home — ending the outburst in a community.
A community many of these young people call home, who, on that day, had their streets closed and helicopters overhead.
Today, they had questions, including if he was scared when he got shot.
“Actually, I wasn’t. It’s called adrenaline. I was still in a fight for my life. I had to do something,” Fezekas said. “I couldn’t just stay there and say ‘I quit.’ I hope they leave with: police officers are human just like they are.”
Adding humanity to how young people view police in Gary. It may just be the most lasting byproduct of that incident 50 days ago.
“We are not against you. We are here to help you. That’s what I hope they leave with today. Did it connect? Oh, it connected,” Fezekas said.
The suspected shooter, who was found in abandoned house not long after the shooting is charged with attempted murder. He was released on bond last month and has a trial set for November.
Fazekas is doing quite well in his recovery. He’s in physical therapy three days a week expected to make a full recovery.
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Letter to the editor: To be a good Catholic, you should attend Mass
In response to the June 30 article ("Less time to pray") about the limited number of Masses happening in Massillon and how 73% of Catholics between the ages of 18 to 35 feel you can be a good Catholic without attending Mass.
I am a 38-year-old man. I absolutely love being Catholic. I have been attending Mass not just on Sunday but even daily for more than half my life. On the days I can’t get to daily Mass, I don’t get as much out of my day.
I love the Mass and the Catholic faith so much that when I was younger, I even considered becoming a priest before deciding my vocation was somewhere else. What has happened in the church over the past 20 years with the priest sexual abuse scandal is not the reason I didn’t become a priest. I just felt God was calling me to lay action.
I strongly disagree with those young Catholics who feel you can be a good Catholic without the Holy Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist is Jesus himself body, blood, soul and divinity under the appearance of bread and wine. It truly is the Lord Jesus himself and not a symbol. With that in mind, why deny yourself weekly his body and blood and not even go daily when able?
Eucharistic devotion has changed my life. Going to Mass every Sunday and weekly when possible, adoration, benediction, and Corpus Christi processions have changed me over the years. The best way to fall in love with a person is to spend time with them. The best way to fall in love with Jesus is to spend time with him.
Jesus waits for you in the Holy Eucharist. How will you respond? Amen.
Paul A. Crowley, Waynesburg | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/07/05/letter-editor-good-catholic-you-should-attend-mass/7788512001/ | 2022-07-05T09:24:32Z |
Los Angeles sheriff appears to back down after signaling he was investigating reporter
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business
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LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is the subject of national scrutiny right now.
On Tuesday he alarmed press freedom advocates by lashing out at a press conference and indicating that a Los Angeles Times reporter was under criminal investigation. Later in the day, he attempted to walk back his alarming comments, but it’s important to understand the background, including Villanueva’s highly controversial behavior and his attacks against the media.
Villanueva has repeatedly singled out LA Times reporter Alene Tchekmedyian, who is just doing her job by covering his department. Tchekmedyian has published a series of stories about an incident in which a deputy kneeled on an inmate — including an article on Monday regarding an allegation that Villanueva was implicated in a cover-up.
At Tuesday’s press conference, Villanueva displayed and pointed to a photo of Tchekmedyian, plus one of his political rivals and the sheriff’s inspector general. Arrows implied a connection between all three. Villanueva referred to video of the incident that Tchekmedyian had obtained as “stolen property.” And he declared that he was investigating “all parties” involved in the matter. When repeatedly asked whether Tchekmedyian was specifically under investigation, Villanueva responded that “all parties to the act” were being probed.
But after widespread condemnation and a warning from the paper’s general counsel, Villanueva sort of walked back his remarks. “Resulting from the incredible frenzy of misinformation being circulated, I must clarify at no time today did I state an LA Times reporter was a suspect in a criminal investigation,” the LA County Sheriff’s Department tweeted Tuesday night. “We have no interest in pursuing, nor are we pursuing, criminal charges against any reporters.”
Notably, Villanueva appears to have set up a straw man here. There is a difference between being the subject of an investigation and a suspect in an investigation where criminal charges can be brought against the person. The former was reported by news organizations, not the latter…
“An abuse of your official position”
Hours before the department’s tweet, LA Times general counsel Jeff Glasser wrote the sheriff a scathing note. Glasser described Villanueva’s remarks as a “thinly veiled attempt to intimidate” to intimidate Tchekmedyian “for reporting unflattering (but entirely accurate) information about the conduct of individuals in your department and allegations of a cover-up by you and other officials.”
Glasser said it was “an abuse of your official position that risks subjecting you and the county to legal liability.” He demanded that the department “preserve all documents related to any ‘investigation’ of Ms. Tchekmedyian or any other LA Times employee in this matter.” You can read the full letter here…
A history of going after the press
This is far from the first time that Villanueva has made the press a target, as LA Mag’s Ian Spiegelman wrote earlier this month. He has objected to Tchekmedyian before. The LA Times recalled an incident last year in which the sheriff’s department refused to talk with her. “The department suggested it would answer questions from ‘any other’ Times reporter,” the story said. “The Times declined to assign a new reporter to the story.”
Widespread denunciation
>> LA Times exec editor Kevin Merida said Villanueva’s “attempt to criminalize news reporting goes against well-established constitutional law…”
>> Robert Garcia, the mayor of Long Beach City, which is in LA County, said it was “a clear attack on the free press and incredibly dangerous” and called on other elected officials to “denounce this behavior and stand up to these actions by the Sheriff…”
>> The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press described Villanueva’s move as “beyond the pale” and a violation of the First Amendment, condemning it in the “strongest terms…”
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. , April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe continues to open more Connecticut locations to sell their famous Award-Winning grinders. G. Matthew Youngs, the franchise owner of the newly opened location in Norwalk, CT, – as of March 2022 – discovered Nardelli's in 2012 when he and his friends were at a lacrosse tournament in central Connecticut. After experiencing Nardelli's, Matthew and his friends made it a competition to find the best Italian combo by exploring various delis. They were never able to find one that beat Nardelli's. Because of this, Matthew and his friends would drive 20-30 minutes to the Danbury or Milford locations for the sensational Italian combo. Matthew was intrigued by an opportunity to bring Nardelli's to lower Fairfield County – and succeeded.
"Since opening, customers that are familiar with Nardelli's are already saying 'We're so glad you're finally open and you're here,' and customers that didn't already know Nardelli's are quickly becoming repeat customers," said Matthew Youngs, franchise owner of the Norwalk, CT, Nardelli's location. Matthew intends to open at least four more stores targeting Fairfield, Greenwich, Stamford, and Westchester County.
For more information on the new Norwalk location, contact franchise owner, G. Matthew Youngs, 345 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851 at (203) 354-8300. Closed on Sunday's. For menu and catering options, please visit https://nardellis.com.
About Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe: Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe, established in 1922, pleases guests with Award Winning grinder sandwiches and wraps, salads, and various traditional Italian favorites in a fast-casual restaurant. The business has been in the family for three generations, and this year Nardelli's is celebrating its 100th ANNIVERSARY. The next openings scheduled for Sturbridge, MA and East Lyme, CT. To learn more about Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe, visit their website at https://nardellis.com/.
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Pickup truck crashes into teen’s bedroom, misses him by inches
By Elijah Westbrook
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WESTBURY, New York (WCBS) — A teenager and his family are thankful to be alive after a pickup truck plowed into their Long Island home in the middle of the night.
The truck slammed into the house in Westbury at around 1 a.m. Thursday and ended up in the backyard after crashing into the 13-year-old’s bedroom.
“Confused and worried. I have school, but I can’t go,” Jayden Tirnh told CBS2’s Elijah Westbrook.
Despite the damage, Nassau County Police said no one was hurt. The truck missed Jayden by just inches.
“I was asleep and then I woke up on my own. Nobody woke me up, and the wall is broken. Everybody was like walking around, talking and I was really confused. I got up … I saw the guy who hit our house and he was like, ‘Sorry, I don’t know you guys,’ and then he left,” Jayden said.
“I was scared. I was holding him, I was crying,” Jayden’s mother Thu Than said. “I feel all his entire body, see if everything is OK. Because the whole closet was collapsed on the bed.”
Based on the tire tracks left at the scene, it appears the truck driver made their way from Carmen Avenue then slammed into the home before stopping in the backyard.
“One feet closer and my son was gone,” Than said. “I feel a lot better now. I see everything. My son, nothing wrong with him.”
Police said the driver, identified as 42-year-old Blas Flores-Velasquez, fled the scene and was arrested hours after the crash. Florez-Velasquez was found hiding in a wooded area near the Wantagh Parkway, police said. He was charged with DWI, among others.
The home is now unlivable according to Nassau County’s code enforcement bureau.
The family said they’ll stay with another family nearby. But that’s the least of their worries – they’re just thankful to be OK.
“It could’ve been a lot worse,” Jayden said. “Glad I didn’t die last night.”
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HEAT WAVE Kicks-Off June 7 with DAYA and includes Rock, Pop, R&B, Country and Metal Musical Acts
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the summer season, Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) has a hot lineup of talented musical entertainment for U.S. military personnel serving overseas as part of their global music concert series, Heat Wave that kicks off June 7 – July 5, 2022.
Pop superstar DAYA (born Grace Martine Tandon), known for her magnetic vocals, released her first song, "Hide Away," in 2015 at the age of 16 to strong online support. When she debuted the song on Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda just a few months later, her fate as a full-blown pop star was set in motion. "Hide Away" shot to number 40 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart, peaking at 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2017, Daya received a Grammy for her featured performance on The Chainsmokers' song "Don't Let Me Down." She brings her enchanting energy and driving beats to Europe: June 7 - RAF Lakenheath, UK; June 8 - RAF Alconbury, UK; June 10 - USAG Benelux-Chièvres, Germany and June 11 - USAG Wiesbaden, Germany.
Next up is Sweet Siren, a popular show band that covers the hottest Top 40 hits, classic rock and country favorites, with the added flare of custom arrangements. Band members Carolyn Burgoyne (lead & harmony vocals), Jeff Schreiner (guitar, lead harmony vocals), Jethro Arola (bass guitar, vocals) and drummer Kent Christen dominate the stage with energy and top-notch performances. They will be performing June 25 - RAF Croughton, UK; June 26 - RAF Lakenheath, UK; June 28 - Volkel AB, Germany; June 30 - Kleine Brogel AB, Belgium; July 1 USAG RP – Kaiserslautern, Germany; July 2 - 3 USAG Wiesbaden, Germany and July 4 - USAG Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Heat Wave RIMPAC will present four back-to-back live acts in Hawaii for an awesome concert experience. Country star Chase Rice, known for his "Eyes on You" single that spent two weeks at #1 on Country Radio, will headline. Pop artist MAX, known for "Blueberry Eyes," a collaboration with SUGA, which has already received 250 million+ streams and 40 million YouTube views since its release, will warm up the crowd. Rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, widely known for their song "Face Down" released on Virgin records in 2006, took another direction in 2011, and independently hit #1 seven times on Billboard's Christian Rock Radio charts. Marc E. Bassy, whose work includes the double-platinum certified song "You and Me" featuring G-Eazy, gold-certified song "Morning," Charlie Puth's platinum album "Nine Track Mind," and G-Eazy's double-platinum song "Some Kind of Drug," will enchant the crowd with his creative pop/R&B sounds. Together, these amazing artists create an all-day, festival-inspired live show event that will travel to three bases in Hawaii June 30 – July 4. First stop for RIMPAC is June 30 - Marine Corps Base, HI; July 2 - Schofield Barracks, HI and July 4 - Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI.
Singer-songwriter Jerrod Niemann is heading to Europe in July, bringing smart lyrics, human insights and a love of history to his pure Country music. He has released six albums since his Long Hard Road debuted in 1999, and in 2001, he began to collaborate on songs for Garth Brooks. His own five chart topping songs are "Drink to That All Night," "Lover, Lover," "What Do You Want," "Shinin' on Me," and "One More Drinkin' Song." This Platinum-certified star will be performing July 1 - USAG Benelux-Brunssum, Netherlands; July 2 - Spangdahlem AB, Germany; July 3 - Ramstein AB, Germany and July 4 - USAG Stuttgart, Germany.
Kat Perkins is a singer/songwriter who delivers strong vocals with fearless conviction. Perkins entered the public eye after a three-chair turn on The Voice. During the show, her first single, "Fearless," placed in the top five on the iTunes rock chart in 2014, and qualified for the first round of Grammy Awards for "Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance." Today Perkins continues to tour, especially to overseas military venues, and remains a popular opening act for major rock bands. She will be in Southwest Asia from July 1-5.
Metal returns to AFE stages in Southwest Asia when Drowning Pool amps up the night with their heavy-duty original tunes. This four-member hardcore headbanger band from Dallas is an AFE audience favorite, and just one of the must-see 2022 Heat Wave shows. On this tour, Drowning Pool is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their best-selling platinum debut album, Sinner. They will be performing July 2 – July 4.
SuperUnknown is quickly becoming the premier tribute band for the music of Chris Cornell, an alternative rock and grunge standout who rose in stature from the late 1980s to the 2000s in the bands Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog. SuperUnknown covers all eras of Cornell's music, which earned top honors from Rolling Stone Magazine, reaching #9 for "Best Lead Singers of All Time." Unfortunately, Cornell took his own life in 2017, but his music lives on through SuperUnknown. Begun in 2018 as a solo act by vocalist/guitarist Jason Reed (who uncannily recreates the howling vocals of Cornell), SuperUnknown now consists of a full band also featuring Louis Graff (guitar), Tom Laskas (bass), Ron DiSilvestro (drums) and Pete Hefley (guitar). The group will be performing at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay July 2 and July 4.
Echosmith, an indie pop band of four siblings, brings its vintage sounds with the only female member, Sydney Sierota, heading up vocals. When the band released their trendy song "Cool Kids," it reached number 13 on Billboard Hot 100, and was certified double platinum in the U.S. and Australia. They are bringing their upbeat music to Europe, performing Jun 29 - Lajes AB, Portugal; July 2, Incirlik AB, Turkey and July 4 at Aviano AB, Italy.
Another sibling act, Aly & AJ, is two sisters in an energetic pop duo. Into the Rush, their debut album, was certified gold in 2005. From that album, the song "No One" was featured in the soundtrack of Walt Disney's Ice Princess. Both talented guitarists and vocalists, they bring encouraging messages and positive energy to the stage and will perform June 30 - USAG Vicenza, Italy; July 2, NSA Naples, Italy and July 4 at NS Rota, Spain.
"The full music spectrum is represented in this summer's Heat Wave lineup of talent," said AFE Marketing & Business Analyst Brian Burke. "And the musical performers are super excited to be out on the road touring at live events for our service members. AFE is grateful to them for bringing their high spirits and energetic sounds to service members serving far away," he said.
About Armed Forces Entertainment: Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is the official agency of the Department of Defense providing quality entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, primarily at contingency operations and in remote and isolated locations. Now in its 71st year, AFE brings a touch of home through music, sports and comedy entertainment to nearly 400,000 troops annually, providing our dedicated military members much-needed downtime.
For more information, schedules, and downloadable images, visit: www.armedforcesentertainment.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube
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OSLO, Norway, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neptune Software, a global leader in low-code, rapid application development platforms, today announced the launch of the Neptune App Builder, a no-code tool for business technologists and enterprise developers. This marks a step for the software company toward expanding into the no-code space. Neptune Software has already made a significant impact with its low-code software on enterprises, worldwide.
The new App Builder facilitates a combination of design thinking, rapid prototyping and frontend development, allowing both business users and IT specialists to collaborate in so-called 'fusion teams' to go from an idea to a fully working digital user experience within hours. The platform is designed to encourage exploration, self-learning, and accessibility. Neptune Software understands far more can be achieved through IT teams and business users working together and harmoniously towards reaching their joint business outcomes.
"We believe the best way to make sure apps meet end-user expectations is by bringing together business people and developers in so-called fusion teams early on in the ideation process," says Ole-Andre Haugen, Chief Technology Officer at Neptune Software. "Whether co-located or collaborating remotely, the App Builder facilitates design thinking and allows cross-disciplinary teams to go all the way from idea to sketch to prototype in record time, all without friction and waste."
The global software company understands that many enterprises need faster, cost-effective solutions to fill in the gaps that naturally come up within older systems. The App Builder is easily utilized by the no-code business users, but it still allows them to hand prototypes over to the IT enterprise teams for full development. Allowing both groups to work in conjunction as they create, automate, and digitize their businesses and ensure that the newly created apps fit the needs of the end-users.
Ultimately, this will lead to faster time-to-market results and notably, will result, in an increase in time-to-value turnaround for its consumers.
"The fundamental concept for enterprise no-code tools is to think beyond app creation and focus on the long-tail implications for IT, otherwise it will turn into a support mess quickly," says Helder Goncalves, Chief Product Owner (Engineering) at Neptune Software. "Clearly defined handshakes and governance need to be in place to ensure that 'citizen development' can work at scale."
Neptune Software has already proven successful with its low-code, rapid application, digital experience platform and the new App Builder is a step towards ensuring that same success within the no-code space. With the shortage of IT resources continuing to affect companies globally, Neptune Software will be able to meet the demands of all companies, worldwide.
About Neptune Software
Neptune Software is a rapid application development platform vendor with more than 650 enterprise customers and over 3.5 million licensed end users globally that empowers IT departments to deliver tangible business outcomes. Neptune Software offers with its Neptune DXP, a leading low-code, SAP-centric, enterprise app development platform to digitize and optimize business processes and user interfaces – at scale and with ease.
Neptune DXP provides a fast and cost-effective way to industrialize the development of custom applications - saving companies time and money on development, integration, and operations.
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BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) announced today the pricing of its previously announced public offering of senior notes (collectively, the "Notes"). The offering consists of $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 3.950% senior notes due 2029, $850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.050% senior notes due 2032 and $1,150 million aggregate principal amount of 4.500% senior notes due 2052. Subject to customary conditions, the offering is expected to close on April 22, 2022.
The Notes will be the unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company and will rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company's current and future unsubordinated indebtedness. The Notes will be guaranteed by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries (each a "Subsidiary Guarantor") and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by all of its existing and future subsidiaries that guarantee any of its other indebtedness (each a "Subsidiary Guarantee"). Each such Subsidiary Guarantee will be an unsecured and unsubordinated obligation of the Subsidiary Guarantor providing such Subsidiary Guarantee and will rank equally in right of payment with such Subsidiary Guarantor's current and future unsubordinated indebtedness.
The Company estimates that the net proceeds from the offering will be approximately $2,961 million (after underwriting discounts and offering expenses). Concurrently with this offering, the Company commenced a series of tender offers (the "Tender Offers") to purchase for cash certain of its outstanding series of senior unsecured notes. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with cash on hand, if necessary, to fund the purchase price and accrued and unpaid interest for the notes purchased in the Tender Offers and to redeem an outstanding series of senior unsecured notes. This offering is not contingent on the consummation of the Tender Offers or the redemption. In the event that the Tender Offers and the redemption are not consummated, the Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital, acquisitions, retirement of debt and other business opportunities.
BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC will act as joint book-running managers for this notes offering.
The offering of the Notes is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement. The Company has filed a registration statement (including the prospectus and related prospectus supplement) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for this offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and related prospectus supplement incorporated in that registration statement and other documents the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies may be obtained from: BofA Securities, Inc., 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, telephone: 1-800-294-1322 or by email at dg.prospectus_requests @bofa.com; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10179, Attn: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk, telephone: 212-834-4533; and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, telephone: 1-800-718-1649.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue approaching $13 billion and approximately 27,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes the owned brands of Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as "may," "might," "should," "could," "predict," "potential," "believe," "expect," "continue," "will," "anticipate," "seek," "estimate," "intend," "plan," and "would," or the negative version of those words or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements have been based on the Company's current views with respect to future events, the timing of this notes offering and the intended use of proceeds from this notes offering. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including prevailing market conditions, as well as other factors. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the Company's other filings with the SEC. In addition to these risk factors, uncertainties concerning ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine and the related impacts on macroeconomic conditions, including, among other things, interest rates may also present certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that might cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements represent the Company's estimates and assumptions only as of the date that they were made. The Company does not undertake any duty to update the forward-looking statements, and the estimates and assumptions associated with them, after the date of this release, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Investor Contact:
Steve Alexander
(972) 673-6769
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BOSTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC and affiliates (collectively, "ArcLight") announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP) ("Targa") that owns a 25% equity interest in Gulf Coast Express Pipeline ("GCX") for $857 million.
GCX is a premier, natural gas pipeline with 2.02 Bcf/d of capacity that is underpinned by a diverse array of shippers under long-term, committed contracts. GCX is operated by Kinder Morgan Inc. and provides critical residue gas takeaway service from the Permian Basin to key US Gulf Coast end-markets, including key emerging demand regions such as the growing liquefied natural gas ("LNG") export market in South Texas.
"ArcLight is pleased to acquire newly constructed, critical-path midstream infrastructure to assist continued energy transition efforts," said Lucius Taylor, Managing Director at ArcLight. "We strongly believe that, alongside our operating partners, GCX will continue to help supply growing global gas demand by bringing responsibly-sourced Permian Basin natural gas production to key demand markets as we transition to a clean and secure energy future."
Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. acted as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal counsel to ArcLight on the transaction.
ArcLight is a leading private equity firm focused on energy, infrastructure and energy transition with a successful long-term track record. Founded in 2001, the firm helped pioneer an asset-based approach to investing across the power, renewables, infrastructure and broader energy value chain. Since then, ArcLight has invested approximately $26 billion in 116 transactions, including over $10 billion of equity capital into the electrification segment, which includes power, transmission, renewable infrastructure and energy transition investments. Through its large infrastructure portfolio, ArcLight is focused on providing decarbonizing energy solutions with a strong ESG focus. Based in Boston, the firm's investment team employs a value-added investment approach that benefits from its dedicated in-house technical, operational, and commercial specialists and partners, as well as the firm's approximately 1,500-person asset management affiliate. More information about ArcLight can be found at www.arclight.com.
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Leading Tax Preparer Expands Financial Offerings By Teaming Up With Top-Rated Credit Repair Company
HURST, Texas, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Tax, a leading provider of tax planning and financial solutions, will add credit repair to its suite of services through a new partnership established with Credit Saint™.* The top-rated credit repair company specializes in helping customers restore their credit by challenging inaccurate items from their report.
"Credit repair is a natural addition to our portfolio of services," said Brent Turner, CEO of Liberty Tax. "It's crucial for our customers to have an accurate credit report, especially when applying for a loan, mortgage or other credit product. By partnering with the leading credit repair company in the nation, our customers can now access a best-in-class resource to ensure their credit report accurately represents their financial history. This is a critical building block to our Financial Wellness strategy."
Ross LaPietra is the Chief Executive Officer at Credit Saint. "Our mission is to provide an exceptional client experience and to offer the best value to consumers in the credit repair industry," LaPietra said. "Our nationwide partnership with Liberty Tax will allow us to better serve more customers and elevate the brand equity we've been building for over a decade, and enhance the Liberty Tax clients power over their financial lives."
Credit Saint has been in business for more than 15 years, and in the last three years alone, has served more than 100,000 clients. The company is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and is ranked No. 1 by top financial sites such as Money.com, ConsumerAffairs.com, and other news outlets.
Liberty Tax customers will receive a free initial credit consultation, special $20 off of Credit Saint's "First Work Fee," and a 90-day Money Back Guarantee. The partnership showcases Liberty Tax's commitment to the integration of holistic financial services that benefit the American consumer as well as small and medium business enterprises not well served by traditional financial institutions.
For more information about Liberty Tax, its suite of services and franchise opportunities, visit libertytax.com.
*Credit Saint is not available in the following states: Washington D.C., South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota, Maine, Kansas, Georgia, Oregon,
Liberty Tax, a portfolio company of NextPoint Financial Inc. (TSX: NPF.U) (OTC Pink: NACQF), is a tax preparation service with more than 2,700 locations, and serves approximately 1.6 million consumer and small business clients in the United States and Canada. Established in 1997, Liberty Tax is one of the nation's leading tax preparation companies, with franchised locations in every major metro area throughout the U.S. and Canada. For a more in-depth look, visit Liberty Tax Service and on Facebook.
NextPoint Financial Inc. is an all-inclusive marketplace for financial services empowering hardworking and underserved consumers and small businesses. NextPoint was formed through the July 2021 combination of Liberty Tax, a leading provider of tax preparation services, with LoanMe, an online lender and loan marketer. NextPoint's revenue and financial performance currently reflects the seasonality of its large tax preparation business wherein the bulk of its revenue is generated in the first and second calendar quarters of each year.
NextPoint's interim financial statements along with other regulatory documents are filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR") www.sedar.com where they may be viewed by shareholders and other interested parties.
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Education sector is 11% more likely to face account compromise attacks as the other industries surveyed.
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, today announced additional findings for the education sector from its global 2022 Cloud Data Security Report.
The survey revealed that 47% of educational institutions suffered a cyberattack on their cloud infrastructure within the last 12 months. For 27% of them, incidents in the cloud were associated with unplanned expenses to fix security gaps.
"Educational institutions are keen to broaden their cloud adoption: The sector expects to have 56% of the workload to be in the cloud by the end of 2023, compared to this year's 44%," comments Dirk Schrader, VP of Security Research at Netwrix. "But without proper visibility into who has access to sensitive data and when and how that data is being used, IT teams will not be able to proactively mitigate data overexposure and spot suspicious behavior in the cloud."
83% of educational organizations confirmed they store sensitive data in the cloud. With educators and students constantly sharing that information, they are more concerned about insider threats than other industries. 48% of respondents in this sector consider cybersecurity risks associated with their own employees to be the biggest ones.
"The educational sector has a good reason to be concerned about insider threats since 42% of them experienced account compromise attacks in 2022 compared to the average of 31% from the other industries surveyed. Accordingly, their IT teams should pay closer attention to identity and access management by implementing a zero standing privilege approach and enforcing strong password policies," adds Schrader.
Netwrix makes data security easy, thereby simplifying how professionals can control sensitive, regulated and business-critical data, regardless of where it resides. More than 11,500 organizations worldwide rely on Netwrix solutions to secure sensitive data, realize the full business value of enterprise content, pass compliance audits with less effort and expense, and increase the productivity of IT teams and knowledge workers.
Founded in 2006, Netwrix has earned more than 150 industry awards and been named to both the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists of the fastest growing companies in the U.S.
For more information, visit www.netwrix.com.
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS) between March 19, 2021 and March 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 28, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Credit Suisse 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 Credit Suisse class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5868 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 June 28, 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. 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 made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Credit Suisse had deficient disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) Credit Suisse's practice of lending money to Russian oligarchs subject to U.S. and international sanctions created a significant risk of violating rules pertaining to those sanctions and future sanctions; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected the Company to an increased risk of heightened regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; (4) a synthetic securitization deal, in which Credit Suisse sold off $80 million worth of risk related to a $2 billion portfolio of loans backed by assets owned by certain of the bank's ultra-high net worth clients (the "Securitization Deal") concerned loans that Credit Suisse made to Russian oligarchs previously sanctioned by the U.S.; (5) the purpose of the Securitization Deal was to offload the risks associated with these loans and mitigate the impact on Credit Suisse of sanctions likely to be implemented by Western nations in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (6) Credit Suisse's request that non-participating investors destroy documents related to the Securitization Deal was intended to conceal the Company's noncompliance with U.S. and international sanctions in its lending practices; (7) the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to subject the Company to enhanced regulatory scrutiny and significant reputational harm; and (8) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Credit Suisse class action, go too https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5868 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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A glimmer of hope for food prices? Indonesia lifts palm oil export ban
By Anna Cooban, CNN Business
Indonesia will lift a ban on exports of palm oil starting next week, a move that could ease a tight global market and relieve some of the pressure on food prices.
President Joko Widodo said in a statement on Thursday that he had made the decision “based on the current supply and price of cooking oil” and in consideration of the 17 million workers employed in the Indonesian palm oil industry.
Indonesia accounts for nearly 60% of global palm oil production. It banned exports late last month in a bid to maintain domestic supplies and keep prices of its staple cooking oil down. News of the ban sent Malaysian crude palm oil futures prices — the global benchmark — soaring.
Prices fell back 1% Thursday after Widodo’s announcement, according to the Malaysia stock exchange.
Higher prices have squeezed global consumers at the worst possible time. Palm oil is a key ingredient in food and cosmetics. WWF estimates that it’s used in nearly 50% of all packaged products in supermarkets.
As well as being a major producer of wheat, Ukraine is one of the world’s biggest exporters of sunflower oil — a common substitute for palm oil — but Russia’s invasion has disrupted production, according to consultancy LMC International.
Droughts in South America and Canada, have also constrained supplies of soybean oil and canola oil, respectively.
Spiraling global inflation and shortages of key goods have increased levels of global food insecurity.
World food prices jumped to their highest levels ever in March, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said last month. According to its report, “war in the Black Sea region spread shocks through markets for staple grains and vegetable oils.”
The FAO Food Price Index — which measures the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities — was 33.6% higher than in March 2021.
Prices fell back slightly in April, but the risk of a global food crisis hasn’t gone away. World Food Programme chief David Beasley said on Wednesday that failure to open the closed ports in Ukraine to get grains moving out will bring millions of people to the brink of starvation.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that the war in Ukraine, on top of all the other global crises, “threatens tens of millions of people with food insecurity, malnutrition, mass hunger & famine.”
— Angela Dewan, Michelle Toh and Sharon Braithwaite contributed reporting.
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Future Farm Products Also Now Available at Select Sprouts Farmers Market Locations
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brazilian plant-based food innovator and lifestyle brand Future Farm announced today that it is teaming up with two new partners to sell its premium whole-food products across the United States: Amazon Fresh and Sprouts Farmers Market.
Three delicious plant-based protein products are now available through Amazon Fresh nationwide: the Future Burger, Future Beef, and Future Sausage. All three products are 100% plant-based, vegan, non-GMO, Kosher and Halal certified, and made with clean and natural ingredients.
Future Farm products will also be available at two Sprouts Farmers Market locations in southern California. Both Amazon Fresh and Sprouts will be distributed through KeHE Distributors as part of Future Farm's latest expansion.
"We're excited to make our vision of a world where people choose to eat more plants, not animals, accessible to more and more people across the United States, and working with these retailers is part of our plan for consistent growth and expansion," stated CEO, Alexandre Ruberti. "We know the customers at Amazon Fresh and Sprouts are aligned with our brand values – sustainable and 100% clean label products. We are delighted to invite them to change the way the world eats."
These partnerships make Future Farm's products available to consumers all across the country, continuing the company's mission to democratize plant-based foods for the good of the planet and wellbeing of future generations.
Most recently, Future Farm partnered with Brazilian pop superstar Anitta to spread awareness of its plant-based offerings and vision for the future of food. This summer, Future Farm has also teamed up with four buzzy Los Angeles-based restaurants for a series of restaurant takeovers featuring one-of-a-kind plant-based menu items, with more to come in other locations!
Future Farm is on a mission to change the way the world eats.
Launched in May 2019, Future Farm is the first and leading Latin American food company specializing in plant-based, animal-free meat. Committed to using only real, whole-food ingredients grown from the earth, Future Farm delivers cutting-edge innovation, premium-tasting and cost-competitive options, with a consumer-forward approach to product development and marketing.
In summer 2021, Future Farm broke ground on U.S. soil with Future Burger, as its hero product, along with three other product innovations: Future Beef, Future Meatballs and Future Sausage and will follow up with exciting innovations later in 2022.
Future Farm's products are made with 100% GMO-free soy, peas, chickpeas and other plant-based ingredients and competitively priced at an SRP of $5.29, in an effort to democratize the plant-based meat options for consumers. The U.S. market can expect the brand's continued innovations to span multiple meat, poultry, fish and dairy offerings.
For more information and details on Future Farm's U.S. launch, visit www.futurefarm.io.
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The Rose Group
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- INX Limited today announced the calculation of its cumulative Adjusted Operating Cash Flow as of December 31, 2021 and the pro rata portion of the Distributable Amount per INX Token.
These calculations are based on unaudited results of operations of the INX Limited and its subsidiaries.
Subject to the conditions described in the INX Token Purchase Agreement, commencing in calendar year 2021, each INX Token held by parties other than the Company, shall entitle its holder to receive a pro rata portion of an aggregate amount which equals 40% of INX Limited's cumulative Adjusted Operating Cash Flow, net of Adjusted Operating Cash Flows that have already formed a basis for a prior distribution (such amount, the "Distributable Amount").
The distribution to holders of the INX Tokens will be based on a final calculation of our cumulative Adjusted Operating Cash Flow and the pro rata portion of the Distributable Amount per INX Token. These final calculations will be provided at the same time that we file our annual report containing our audited financial statements, which may be provided up to 120 days after the last day of our fiscal year (December 31). We will publicly disclose the final calculations by filing such information on a Form 6-K, including such information within our Form 20-F or other annual report, issuing a press release and including the information on our website.
The distribution to INX Token Holders is a contractual obligation of the Company and a right of each INX Token holder of record as of March 31 of a year following a year end for which there was positive cumulative Adjusted Operating Cash Flow. However, the pro rata distribution of our cumulative Adjusted Operating Cash Flow is not self-executing and requires that our board of directors approve the Company's financial statements and calculate such distribution in good faith. Further, although the annual calculation of our cumulative Adjusted Operating Cash Flow will be based on information provided in the audited consolidated financial statements of INX Limited and its subsidiaries, neither the calculation of the cumulative Adjusted Operating Cash Flow nor any pro rata distributions thereof to token holders will be audited at the time of any distribution.
About INX:
INX Limited aims to provide a regulated trading platform for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, combining traditional markets expertise with a novel fintech approach. INX is led by an experienced team of business, finance, and blockchain technology experts unified by the vision of redefining the world of capital markets via blockchain technology and innovative regulatory approach.
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Douglas Borthwick
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Some of the most successful poker players in the world understand the concept of all or nothing more than any other person in the world because of two simple words, all in. Putting all the chips in the middle of the table in hopes to walk away with the big win, or see your run on the table come to an end and leave with nothing.
This concept is true for a Texas Lottery player outside of Houston. A $250,000 winning top-prize ticket from Friday night’s All or Nothing drawing was sold in Jacinto City.
The ticket got the win by going all-in matching all 12 of the winning numbers from the June 3 drawing. It was sold at Falcon Express at 11102 East Freeway in Jacinto City and the ticket was not a Quick Pick.
There was also one secondary prize winner who got one out of the 12 winning numbers right to win $500. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/250000-winning-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-outside-of-houston/ | 2022-06-06T19:01:06Z |
Extends support throughout the entire lifecycle of cloud adoption
HERNDON, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS) (news) today announced the general availability of ePlus Cloud Managed Services (ECMS) for Microsoft Azure. Designed to offload the task of managing Azure deployments, ePlus Cloud Managed Services allow organizations to focus on driving their business and competitive differentiation while ePlus helps optimize cloud costs and leverages proven security best practices to reduce risk.
ePlus Cloud Managed Services deliver fully US-based, 24x7x365 proactive support and specialized cloud expertise from certified engineers and technical architects who deeply understand cloud and how it fits into modern application deployments. The offering includes:
- Well-Architected configuration and automated deployment to speed time to market
- Security and governance of workloads running on Azure to decrease risk with hardened, best practice configuration and ongoing validation
- FinOps methodology for cost-optimized Azure consumption
"ePlus Cloud Managed Services are designed to alleviate many of the challenges we see our customers face when it comes to managing complex public cloud environments and workloads," said Justin Mescher, vice president of cloud and data center solutions at ePlus. "We help ease the transition to cloud by addressing the most common roadblocks—skillsets, cost management, and security—freeing time spent managing their Azure foundation so our customers can focus on driving innovation by optimizing and modernizing applications. ePlus Cloud Managed Services extend our best-of-breed approach to the ongoing management and optimization of Azure to complete the lifecycle of cloud adoption support."
For more information about ePlus Cloud Managed Services, visit the company website.
ePlus has an unwavering and relentless focus on leveraging technology to create inspired and transformative business outcomes for its customers. Offering a robust portfolio of solutions, as well as a full set of consultative and managed services across the technology spectrum, ePlus has proudly achieved more than 30 years of success in the business, carrying customers forward through adversity, rapidly changing environments, and other obstacles. ePlus is a trusted advisor, bringing expertise, credentials, talent and a thorough understanding of innovative technologies, spanning security, cloud, data center, networking, collaboration and emerging solutions, to organizations across all industry segments. With complete lifecycle management services and flexible payment solutions, ePlus' more than 1,500 associates are focused on cultivating positive customer experiences and are dedicated to their craft, harnessing new knowledge while applying decades of proven experience. ePlus is headquartered in Virginia, with offices in the United States, UK, Europe, and Asia‐Pacific. For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com. Connect with ePlus on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. ePlus, Where Technology Means More®.
ePlus®, Where Technology Means More®, and ePlus products referenced herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ePlus inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of other companies, products, and services mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements." Actual and anticipated future results may vary materially due to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the duration and impact of COVID-19 and the efficacy of vaccine roll-outs, which could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and has resulted worldwide in governmental authorities imposing numerous unprecedented measures to try to contain the virus that has impacted and may further impact our workforce and operations, the operations of our customers, and those of our respective vendors, suppliers, and partners; national and international political instability fostering uncertainty and volatility in the global economy including an economic downturn, an increase in tariffs or adverse changes to trade agreements, exposure to fluctuation in foreign currency rates, interest rates and downward pressure on prices; our ability to successfully perform due diligence and integrate acquired businesses; the possibility of goodwill impairment charges in the future; reduction of vendor incentive programs; significant adverse changes in, reductions in, or losses of relationships with one or more of our largest volume customers or vendors; the demand for and acceptance of, our products and services; our ability to adapt our services to meet changes in market developments; our ability to implement comprehensive plans to achieve customer account coverage for the integration of sales forces, cost containment, asset rationalization, systems integration and other key strategies; our ability to reserve adequately for credit losses; our ability to secure our electronic and other confidential information or that of our customers or partners and remain secure during a cyber-security attack; future growth rates in our core businesses; our ability to protect our intellectual property; the impact of competition in our markets; the possibility of defects in our products or catalog content data; our ability to adapt to changes in the IT industry and/or rapid change in product standards; our ability to realize our investment in leased equipment; our ability to hire and retain sufficient qualified personnel; and other risks or uncertainties detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information set forth in this press release is current as of the date of this release and ePlus undertakes no duty or obligation to update this information.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In June, arrests were made after buyers were conned out of approximately $85,000 worth of Canadian Maple Leaf gold coins in Germany. While gold has a famously distinct look, spotting the difference between real and false gold has proven to be a complex issue throughout history. This week, Philip Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and 35th Director of the United States Mint highlighted how you can avoid buying fake precious metals. Watch the video here.
John Rothans, U.S. Money Reserve's Chief Procurement Officer, and Master Numismatist, offers advice to those worried about whether their precious metals are real. "If you already have gold in your possession and want to make sure it is real," Rothans said, "there are some identifiers to look out for. Pure gold cannot rust or corrode, nor is it magnetic. Under a microscope, gold has a consistent, soft yellow color but does not shine. Products that fail these tests are not .999 fine gold (99.9% pure)."
However, gold is sectile, which means it can be cut smoothly. For this reason, gold is often mixed with other precious metals like silver and platinum. Gold bars, coins, and jewelry have engravings that specify the amount of pure gold they contain.
Several tests can be used to identify real gold. Counterfeit gold will react with skin within minutes of contact and cause green or black discoloration. Real gold will not react with clean skin. A color reaction to white vinegar also signifies counterfeit gold.
Watch the video below to learn more about identifying fake gold.
The foremost and simplest way to make sure your gold is real is to purchase it from a trusted precious metals provider such as U.S. Money Reserve. U.S. Money Reserve is America's Gold Authority® and provides legal-tender precious metals that have been minted at the U.S. Mint or other government minting institutions.
U.S. Money Reserve's Chief Procurement Officer and Master Numismatist John Rothans used his years of experience with precious metals to create this short guide to identifying whether gold is real or fake.
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The 24/7 Automated Pizzeria Concept Expands to Houston and Friendswood
HOUSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PizzaForno, one of North America's only automated pizzerias that bakes artisanal pizzas in less than three minutes, has announced the kick-off of its 'Pizza with a Purpose' program in the United States. Its first stop: Houston, Texas.
'Pizza with a Purpose,' is the foundation for how PizzaForno selects licensees to join in on the development of their "Pizzaruption." In addition to staying focused on purpose driven initiatives, they work with each of their local owners to identify opportunities to help support non-profit organizations within their community.
The local entrepreneurs developing PizzaForno in the marketplace have chosen to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston (RMHCGHG). Every Tuesday, the PizzaForno Houston licensees will donate $1.00 for every pizza sold at their Texas locations to help pay for vaccines, exams, and quality medical treatment for thousands of children. Licensee Daniel Albelice has a personal connection to The Ronald McDonald House Charities. When Albelice's son was just 18-months old, he was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent medical treatment for three years. Throughout this difficult time, the Albelice family leaned on the organization for support, which is why it was important for him to show his gratitude and give back.
Participating locations include the first units to enter the state with fully-operational locations at Social Beer Garden HTX (3101 San Jacinto St. Houston, TX 77004) and 3312 FM-528, Friendswood, TX 77546. In addition, there are two more locations to open soon; one in downtown Houston (625 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77002) and the other in Galveston's Tiki Island.
Daniel Albelice and Keith Stephenson plan to open an additional 12 units by September of 2023 across Houston, which will extend into a 50-unit development deal. They're also seeking spirited entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their portfolio or add this turn-key, fully automatic gourmet food concept that can be placed indoor or outdoor with as little as 60 square feet onto their existing business. They have already garnered interest from potential sub licensees within the community.
"We are excited about delivering the future of pizza to the people of Houston. PizzaForno has it all: convenience, deliciousness, and quality ingredients at a great price," said master licensee, Daniel Albelice. "We anticipate we will continue to partner with local non-profit organizations as we believe we can make a difference one pizza at a time."
"There is endless growth potential throughout Texas at places like shopping malls, truck stops and universities, and we couldn't be happier about Daniel Albelice and Keith Stephenson leading the way," said Les Tomlin, Co-Founder and President of PizzaForno. "They both have really meaningful ties to the Houston community, and I am really proud of their entrepreneurial ambition, and the fact that they have taken on the very first Pizza with a Purpose campaign in the U.S."
PizzaForno not only offers a high ROI but has the ability to operate 24/7 with zero on-site labor costs, limited waste and gives the option for licensees to scale quickly. Unlike most on-the-go pizza options loaded with added preservatives, PizzaForno has selected healthy, natural ingredients to deliver on quality and consistency to scale the business.
As volume demands, each unit can hold up to 70 fully prepared pre-boxed pizzas made fresh in the U.S. and replenished frequently. As soon as the customer selects their preferred menu item, the state-of-the-art oven gives the customer the option to Take-n-Bake or bake the 12" premium artisan pizza in under three minutes.
To learn more about PizzaForno and their licensing opportunities, visit https://www.pizzaforno.com/become-a-licensee/.
ABOUT PIZZAFORNO
Founded in 2018 by Canadian entrepreneurs William Moyer and Les Tomlin, PizzaForno is North America's only automated pizzeria which introduces gourmet artisanal pizzas in less than three minutes. Accessible 24/7 at the tap of a digital screen, PizzaForno offers a selection of innovative menu options, each made with high quality ingredients, with an authentic approach. In 2020, PizzaForno was honored with the Restaurants Canada 2020 Innovation Award. Utilizing technology made popular in France by ADIAL, PizzaForno currently has 40 operating locations and over 100 additional locations committed – with the first U.S. locations already established in Michigan. To learn more about PizzaForno, visit https://www.pizzaforno.com/. To inquire about the licensee opportunity, visit https://www.pizzaforno.com/become-a-licensee/.
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6 Special Olympics participants from Haiti are missing, officials say
ORLANDO, Fla. (Gray News) – Six people participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games are missing, authorities said.
According to a Facebook post from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, all six missing persons are members of the Haitian delegation participating in the Special Olympics in Orlando, which began Sunday and runs through June 12.
Officials did not confirm whether the missing persons are athletes.
The sheriff’s office sent out a bulletin looking for Antione Mithon, Nicholson Fontilus, Peter Berlus, Anderson Petit-Frere, Steevenson Jacquet and Oriol Jean, all men between the ages of 18 and 32.
The sheriff’s office said they believe this is an isolated event and do not suspect foul play.
The sheriff’s office is working with Walt Disney World, Special Olympics, and local and federal law enforcement to find the men.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Digestive, a leading physician practice management company focused on gastroenterology, today announced the completion of 'Project United', an enterprise-wide initiative that consolidates operating systems for partner practices. United Digestive is proud to be the first GI practice management organization to offer this unified solution to partners on a large scale.
'Project United' ensures that every partner practice benefits from leveraging a common suite of technology platforms including: a single electronic health record (EHR), practice management system, human resources information system (HRIS), revenue cycle management, payer contracting, a centralized patient service/call center, and standard procurement software, to name a few, while physician partners retain full clinical autonomy. This ambitious company-wide approach is a result of the dyad leadership spearheaded by United Digestive's CEO and President: Mark Gilreath and Neal C. Patel, MD, respectively.
"Practices joining us are doing so to take advantage of our unique model, and we are thrilled that they are all now operating as one," said Gilreath. "Deep integration on such a large scale is extremely difficult to execute; Dr. Patel and I are so thankful for the tremendous dedication of our management team and partner practices in making 'Project United' a success."
Dr. Patel added, "The value of United Digestive's uniquely integrated platform creates the opportunity for partner practices to optimize functionality while maintaining their brand identity. Streamlining processes has been very beneficial, not only for our providers and team members but for our patients as well. From an improved patient experience via a common EHR, to ease of scheduling through the patient service/call center – it's a win across the board."
United Digestive is a leading physician practice management organization serving GI physicians and gastroenterology practices nationwide. Practices that are part of United Digestive benefit from advanced infrastructure and operational insights, along with investments in regional growth. Physician Partners enjoy a dyad leadership model with reduced administrative burden and local support to allow them to focus on providing the highest-quality patient care. United Digestive is growing at a rapid pace, with 21 ASCs and over 200 providers practicing in four states – Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Contact:
Lance Wagner
Director, Marketing & Communication
lance.wagner@uniteddigestive.com
404-888-7575 x1130
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Former President Trump on Monday said his aides have reached out to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to offer “whatever we can do to help,” saying the “temperature has to be brought down” after a spike in threats against law enforcement following the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago estate.
“Whatever we can do to help — because the temperature has to be brought down in the country,” Trump told Fox News. “If it isn’t, terrible things are going to happen.”
At the same time that he talked about taking the temperature down, however, Trump repeated attacks on the FBI over the search for classified documents that took place at his Florida estate last week.
Trump defended his supporters’ attacks in the interview, saying they are “not going to stand for another scam” and describing the FBI’s past investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election as a “witch hunt.”
“People are so angry at what is taking place,” he said.
The FBI executed a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago one week ago in connection with its investigation into whether Trump violated the Espionage Act and other federal statutes. Agents seized 11 sets of classified documents from the estate, although Trump has claimed he declassified the material.
The search has set off waves of criticisms of the FBI and DOJ from Trump and his allies, who argue the investigation is politically motivated. Some have called to defund the agency.
A new intelligence bulletin reportedly warned of a spike in threats against federal law enforcement following the Mar-a-Lago search, referencing an incident on Thursday at the FBI’s Cincinnati field office in which an armed man tried to breach the building and later died in a standoff with law enforcement.
The Hill has requested comment from the DOJ.
The New York Times reported over the weekend that a person close to Trump reached out to a DOJ official to convey a message from the former president on Thursday.
“The country is on fire. What can I do to reduce the heat?” stated the message Trump wanted conveyed to the attorney general, the Times reported.
Trump told Fox News he has not yet heard back from the department on his offer for help but added he thinks “they would want the same thing.”
Yet the former president himself has been one of the most vocal critics of the FBI and DOJ since the search, repeatedly denouncing the investigation as being politically motivated and at times suggesting an unproven conspiracy that the FBI was planting evidence to hurt him.
Trump as recently as Sunday evening called the search “abuse in law enforcement” and a “sneak attack on democracy” on TruthSocial.
“There has never been a time like this where law enforcement has been used to break into the house of a former president of the United States, and there is tremendous anger in the country — at a level that has never been seen before, other than during very perilous times,” Trump told Fox News.
His allies have echoed that sentiment, but Trump’s offer to DOJ comes after Democrats and some Republicans called for Trump to tamp down his rhetoric amid the increased threat level.
Rep. Michael McCaul (Texas), the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called Trump’s rhetoric “inflammatory” during an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday.
“I don’t want to put any law enforcement in the bull’s-eye of a potential threat,” McCaul said. “And that’s someone who’s worked with law enforcement most of my career.”
Despite declining to comment on the investigation itself, the White House has pushed back on notions that DOJ is making decisions for political gain.
“This is not about politicizing anything,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on ABC “This Week” on Sunday.
“That is not true at all,” she continued. “And I would remind our folks on the other side that the FBI director was appointed by the president’s predecessor.”
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday delivered remarks announcing he personally approved the search while similarly condemning attacks against DOJ and the FBI.
“I will not stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked,” Garland said.
Updated: 11:35 a.m. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/trump-says-temperature-has-to-be-brought-down-after-fbi-search-then-repeats-attacks/ | 2022-08-15T21:15:33Z |
MAKER OF NATIONALLY DISTRIBUTED TILLAMOOK® CHEESE, ICE CREAM, AND OTHER DAIRY PRODUCTS TARGETS 30% REDUCTION IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY 2030
TILLAMOOK, Ore., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), a Certified B Corporation®, is committing to the following dairy industry's net zero climate action goals by 2050:
- Achieve greenhouse gas neutrality
- Optimize water use efficiency while maximizing recycling
- Improve water quality by optimizing utilization of manure and nutrients
To spur progress toward the net-zero goal, TCCA has set an interim goal of 30% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
"At TCCA, our farmers operate with the next generation in mind," said Paul Snyder, Executive Vice President, Stewardship, TCCA. "Since our founding in 1909, our farmer-owners have built everything with a long-term outlook to ensure that farms and communities are here for generations to come. That's why being good stewards of cows and farms, of people and products, of our communities and the environment, is central to everything we do."
In the United States, the dairy industry contributes 2% of total GHG emissions. While the industry has reduced emissions per gallon of milk by more than 60% since the 1940s, TCCA acknowledges there is more work to be done to drive down total emissions.
Climate Action Plan: A Roadmap Toward Progress
TCCA's environmental sustainability goals are backed by its newly developed Climate Action Plan that defines strategies for making climate-related progress over time. Snyder explains that in the past year, TCCA has worked collaboratively across all departments to outline more than 25 strategies to help achieve the 2030 target. TCCA also teamed with an external consultant to calculate an emissions benchmark, as well as related goals.
"The electricity, steam, and fuel that we use at our processing plants and to power our offices and fleet account for only 3% of our total emissions (Scope 1 and 2 emissions)," said Snyder. "The biggest challenge we face in meeting our climate commitment will be engaging our supply chain partners to reduce Scope 3 emissions, which make up 97% of our total emissions."
TCCA is adopting a multi-faceted approach to its climate action plan involving its facilities and fleet, on-farm practices and packaging. More details on TCCA's carbon footprint and a summary of the Climate Action Plan can be found at www.Tillamook.com/climate.
FACILITIES & FLEET:
As part of the Climate Action Plan, TCCA will invest in improvements to its facilities and fleet, while working with its supply chain partners on the following actions:
- Energy Efficiency: In 2021, TCCA already implemented energy reduction initiatives that will save an estimated 200,000 kWh and 142 metric tons of CO2-eq annually. Moving forward, TCCA will continue to identify and act on energy-saving projects.
- Renewable Energy: Currently 85% of the electricity TCCA purchases is from renewable sources. Through investments in on-site renewables, renewable energy certificates (RECs), or a combination of both, TCCA will strive to reach a goal of 100% by 2030.
- Sustainable Fleet Transition: TCCA is developing near-term strategies to convert its fleet of
16 diesel trucks to alternative, low-carbon fuels with the goal of full conversion by 2030. They are also using new technology to improve driving habits that will improve safety and increase MPG and are partnering with external carriers through the EPA SmartWay program. - Reducing Food Waste: In 2020, TCCA joined the 10x20x30 Food Loss and Waste Initiative, committing to a goal of 50% reduction in food waste in its processing plants by 2030. By diverting food waste to animal feed or by avoiding it all together, TCCA can further reduce emissions.
ON FARMS:
- Dairy Biodigesters: Digesters use innovative technology to convert manure waste into energy or renewable natural gas, fertilizer, and bedding – a practice many TCCA farmer-owners and milk suppliers are adopting.
- Manure Additives: TCCA is piloting an all-natural manure tank additive on farms in Tillamook County that reduces odor and has been shown to reduce methane by 20%. Currently, 20 farms are using the additive in manure tanks.
- Enteric Emissions: Cows have amazing digestive systems that can convert grass, corn and agricultural by-products into healthy food, but this results in enteric emissions – cow burps. TCCA will continue to track innovations in feed additives such as seaweed and other supplements that show potential in reducing enteric emissions. Effective and available supplements will be trialed and championed within our cooperative.
- Regenerative Agriculture Practices: Cover cropping, low or no till, and compost application have been proven to reduce GHG emissions while building soil health, enhancing microbial communities, and improving water quality. Currently, 95% of TCCA farmer-owners practice cover cropping and many utilize both low till and compost application to feed production areas. These types of practices will be an important step in helping to achieve the established goals.
PACKAGING:
The Climate Action Plan also includes TCCA's packaging goals that were announced in 2021. The packaging goals include specific measures such as increasing recycled content to 50% for paper packages and 20% on average for plastic packages by 2025. TCCA funded a life-cycle assessment that found making these changes could significantly reduce GHG emissions from their packaging portfolio. Additionally, TCCA is committing to a goal of 100% of its packaging solutions to being recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2030.
"Our Climate Action Plan is a roadmap – not a GPS. Implementation will require perseverance and continued collaboration across our cooperative and externally with our supply chain and customers," said Snyder. "While we don't have all the answers, we do have a dedication to continuous Improvement, a challenger mindset and inspiration from our farmers that will help protect and preserve our ecosystems now and for future generations."
TCCA will share its year-over-year progress toward the climate goals in its annual stewardship reports. Additional information about the TCCA Climate Action plan is also available at www.Tillamook.com/climate.
About Tillamook County Creamery Association
Founded in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) recently achieved the distinction as a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™) and prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products made in the most natural way possible. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves real food that makes them feel good every day, Tillamook® produces internationally recognized, award-winning cheese as well as exceptional ice cream, butter, cream cheese spreads, yogurt and sour cream, made with unwavering values that never sacrifice or compromise quality for profit. TCCA is owned by almost 80 farming families, primarily based in Tillamook County, Oregon. TCCA operates production facilities in Tillamook and Boardman, Oregon and employs more than 900 people throughout the state. The Tillamook Creamery is the largest tourist attraction on the coast of Oregon and one of the most popular in the state, attracting more than one million visitors each year. For more information on TCCA and Tillamook, visit Tillamook.com.
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Jenna Cerruti, Tillamook
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Tattile's "SMART +" Camera, powered by the Hailo-8™ AI processor, enables best-in-class performance with low power consumption at the edge for on-road vision
MAIRANO, Italy and TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) specialist, Tattile, part of TKH Group, announced today its technology partnership with leading edge AI chipmaker Hailo to power their next generation of high-end cameras: the "SMART+." The Hailo-8™ AI processor will be integrated into Tattile's new product line, enabling a new era of smart cameras for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), mobility and smart cities.
The License Plate Cameras (LPC) market is expected to reach over $700 million by 2028. LPR cameras remain one of the most popular video analytics applications for smart cities as they can be easily deployed on highways, toll booths, and parking lots to enable fast vehicle identification, congestion control, automatic fare collection and more. By integrating a powerful edge AI processer, such cameras will reach new levels of effectiveness and efficiency, running ALPR in real time. This is crucial for reducing product miss-rates, decreasing detection latency, lowering overall costs, and increasing data protection.
"Hailo's AI expertise, extensive collaboration from design to integration and top-notch solutions made them the perfect partner to help power our next-gen LPR camera line," said Corrado Franchi, CEO at Tattile. "Hailo-8 offers market-leading performance both in terms of tera-operations per second (TOPs) and frames per second (FPS) per watt with exceptionally low power consumption. The demand for sophisticated ANPR solutions is rising, and, with the help of this integration, we are perfectly situated to drive forward a new era of mobility."
The new Tattile camera line represents the next generation of highly scalable smart cameras. Tattile's ITS systems go beyond pure ANPR, offering a true vehicle identification system with functions as well as levels of integration which cannot be found elsewhere on the market. The integration of the Hailo-8 will offer Tattile's high-end Smart+ camera line enhanced performance while shortening time to market.
"We are honored to be selected by such a significant player in the ITS space as Tattile and their world-class engineers as a technology partner," said Orr Dannon, CEO, and Co-Founder of Hailo. "This collaboration will result in better-performing cameras for a wide range of mobility use cases. We look forward to further bolstering the technologies powering the smart cities of the future."
Hailo and Tattile will be presenting at the ITS World Congress in LA on September 19-22, 2022. To pre-schedule a meeting with Hailo, please use this link.
About Tattile
Since 1988 Tattile has developed and produced License Plate Reader (ANPR/ALPR) cameras and application software for ITS, Mobility & Smart Cities; today Tattile is a world leader in intelligent traffic monitoring systems. We are fully engaged in creating of high-tech, cutting-edge ANPR (ALPR) and vehicles identifications applications mainly based on AI (Artificial Intelligence). These systems fulfill the most demanding applications in the ITS and Big Data Analysis markets. The average team age is 36years; an impressive 40% of the team works in R&D, making Innovation, Customer Orientation, and Flexibility the core company values. All Tattile smart traffic cameras, free-flow tolling, and speed enforcement systems comply with strict quality standards, ensuring reliability and cost-efficiency. For more information visit www.tattile.com
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About Hailo
Hailo, an AI-focused, Israel-based chipmaker, has developed a specialized AI processor that delivers the performance of a data center-class computer to edge devices. Hailo's processor is the product of a rethinking of 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. The processor is designed to fit into a multitude of smart machines and devices, impacting a variety of sectors including automotive, Industry 4.0, smart cities, smart homes, and retail. For more information visit https://hailo.ai/
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Parent arrested for assaulting school principal
By Mary Alice Royse and Joe Wenzel
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CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office charged an elementary school parent after assaulting her child’s principal on Thursday afternoon.
The sheriff’s office said Tandrea Laquise Sanders of Clarksville faces charges after physically assaulting Glenellen Elementary School Principal Emily Clark. The school surveillance cameras captured footage of Sanders after the alleged physical assault around 1:15 p.m.
The assault occurred in the school building during a meeting between Clark and Sanders. The sheriff’s office said Sanders fled the school before the arrival of school resource officers at 825 Needmore Road.
Sanders is currently being booked into jail.
“We as parents and community members have absolutely had enough. Our SRO’s are working tirelessly to maintain safety on our school campuses for students and school staff. Dealing with the behavioral issues of an adolescent student is challenging enough, now we have a parent who feels that they can come to a school campus and act in this manner. This is not the first time that this has occurred. Well, I can tell you that circumstances like this will not be tolerated. I spoke with District Attorney Nash this morning about this incident and will ensure that Sanders is prosecuted to the fullest extent possible. A message needs to and will be sent. The example starts here with Sanders and this incident.”
Sheriff John Fuson Sheriff John Fuson said he is pushing for seven new school resource officers in the new county budget because of an increase in assaultive activity in some of our high and middle schools.
“This creates a shift in personnel that requires some of our elementary schools to once again; nowSROs share an SRO. This is the case with Glenellen. Seven additional SROs have been requested for next school year to ensure a 1:1 SRO/School ratio in our elementary schools and a 2:1 ratio for some of our middle and high schools,” the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.
School District officials told News4 that Clark is recovering and that school officials take this situation seriously.
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KaiNexus (www.kainexus.com), the leading continuous improvement and Lean software company, recently passed $5 Billion in total financial impact.
"Passing $5B in total financial impact would not have been possible without all the customers that KaiNexus is lucky enough to partner with on this journey to spread continuous improvement," said Greg Jacobson, KaiNexus CEO and Co-Founder.
KaiNexus supports companies varying in size and industry. With KaiNexus, organizations receive anywhere from 2-10x the number of improvements from their employees, and the average improvement managed in KaiNexus has an impact of about $15,000. KaiNexus provides advanced reporting solutions that enable people to see KPIs and the aggregate impact of improvement work across their organization, arming themselves with the data they need to assess their improvement culture's health.
"1 in 3 improvements has a financial impact. KaiNexus customers understand that these metrics play a direct role in ensuring the success of the business, and they strive to achieve the highest possible level of safety, satisfaction, and quality," states Greg Jacobson.
KaiNexus (www.kainexus.com) is a rapidly growing software company with offices in Austin, Texas, and Dallas, Texas. KaiNexus empowers leading organizations in every industry to engage more people in improvement for an accelerated rate of change and maximum impact. With software that provides unprecedented visibility and standardization, KaiNexus is revolutionizing how the world captures, implements, measures, and spreads improvement at scale.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Business Month is celebrated every August and at Jump Recruits, there have been multiple features of black owned businesses amplified across its social media channels. And for a very good reason- Jump Recruits itself is a black owned business, founded in 2016 by Cedric Chambers, and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
With over a decade of corporate recruitment and human resources experience, the founder and CEO of Jump Recruits, Cedric Chambers, was faced with the classic conundrum that when there wasn't "a seat at the table" for a person of color, that he would go ahead and "build his own table."
Founded on the premise that the most successful companies are those that build culture, and in turn communities, JUMP provides the framework for building this from within organizations. Because when JUMP builds out their partners' diverse workforces, they don't want to build a fence around it. They give their talent partners all the tools imaginable to build a longer table and to have both individuals and companies alike supported for an abundant and inclusive future.
Realizing the gap ethnically diverse talent faced when striving to build successful careers, Jump Recruits was born. With research that demonstrates the direct correlation between growing companies and inclusively diverse work environments, it is imperative to utilize its full service talent management platform.
Jump Recruits is a diversity-led talent program for businesses and professionals to utilize for long-term career development. Providing a user-friendly platform to track candidates or jobs (depending on your goals), as well as video testimonials, messaging, and internal tracking; the full staffing experience is within Jump Recruits. Beyond the staffing and recruitment platform, JUMP delivers recruiters, consultants, and trainers to foster a more inclusive company environment.
From the technical product side, JUMP's latest platform gives people the ability to create their own profile, identify current opportunities that may be a fit, notify businesses that they're interested in the company without seeing an open role, as well as utilize the range of training, support, and career tools available.
For businesses, teams can intelligently source for talent using our built in AI Search and Matching software, post upcoming events for RSVPs, connect one-on-one with candidates via messages, and communicate internally with other recruiters regarding the hiring/interview process within its intuitive talent hub.
From a branding standpoint, businesses can create video messages and testimonials to truly capture the essence of their workplace, culture, and business needs. Ultimately, increasing top of funnel representation in conjunction with a ton of enhanced communication features, makes this platform a win-win for any and all recruitment teams and professional individuals looking to be a part of a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
With August being Black Owned Business Month, JUMP's talent hub has rolled out additional features to give companies and individuals alike a competitive advantage. Give it a virtual ride and in a few moments, a no-cost profile can be created to join the most diverse, inclusive community 2022 has seen.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Thursday has arrived and do you know what you deserve? A good ole southern slice of pecan pie to celebrate April 14, National Pecan Day.
Everyone gets a little nutty from time to time but it’s never a bad time to get a little nutty and either bake up or go grab a pecan pie to share with your family, friends or just have all to yourself.
According to NationalToday, “Today, America is responsible for three quarters of pecan production in the world. From the summer lanes of Texas to the sunny pavements of California, pecan cultivation is a year-long endeavor for thousands of American farmworkers.”
If you don’t feel the need to get to baking today, don’t fret, we took to Yelp to check out the best pecan pies around Dallas for you to go and try:
- Emporium Pies, located in Bishop Arts District
- Pie Flutin’ Pastries, located in North Dallas
- Maple Leaf Diner, located in North Dallas
- Pecan Lodge, located in Deep Ellum
- Nana Dot’s Southern Sweets, located in Downtown
- MeLisa The Pie Lady
- Mama’s Daughters’ Diner
- Sugar and Spice Bakery
- Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery, located in Uptown | https://cw33.com/news/local/top-spots-for-pecan-pie-around-dallas-to-celebrate-national-pecan-day/ | 2022-04-14T18:39:53Z |
Britney Spears says she is taking a break from social media, weeks after telling the world she is pregnant with her third child.
The 40-year-old pop star revealed in an Instagram post on Sunday that she will be stepping back "for a little while."
"I'm going on a social media hiatus for a little while !!!" she wrote on Instagram. "I send my love and God bless you all 💓💓🌹🌹 !!!"
While Spears has kept her 40.9 million Instagram followers regularly updated, she hasn't posted on Twitter since January,
The "Piece of Me" hitmaker accompanied her message with a video of a baby lounging in a chair wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, a fluffy robe, and pink rollers in their hair.
Spears has used social media regularly over the years to keep fans informed about her personal life, address her fractured familial relationships, and speak out about her highly publicized 13-year conservatorship, which ended last year.
Earlier this month, Spears and partner Sam Asghari announced that they were expecting their first child together. Spears previously testified that her court-ordered conservators forced her to use birth control.
In a post shared on her Instagram account on April 11, Spears revealed that she had lost weight to go on her recent Maui vacation, only to gain it back. "So I got a pregnancy test ... and uhhhhh well ... I am having a baby," Spears wrote at the time.
The singer also spoke candidly about her previous experience with perinatal depression, describing it as "absolutely horrible" and adding that "women didn't talk about it back then."
"This time I will be doing yoga every day," she told fans.
Spears shares teenage sons Sean and Jayden with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lancaster Colony Corporation (Nasdaq: LANC) announced today that it will release its third quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results prior to the opening of the market on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The company will also host a conference call that same day beginning at 10:30 am ET to review its financial results.
The conference call will be webcast live via the Internet. To listen to the webcast, go to the company's website, www.lancastercolony.com, click on the webcast link on the home page and enter your registration information.
Lancaster Colony Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels.
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ArcBest LTL carrier offering hiring bonuses for full-time road and city drivers
FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day hiring event in the Indianapolis area on August 23 and 24, seeking candidates for full-time road and city drivers. The company is offering $10,000 signing bonuses for each of these positions, available on the first day of employment.
"There's never been a better time to join the ABF team," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president. "Our people are at the heart of our success, and our values-driven culture has created an environment where people can grow and thrive — it's more than just a job, it's a career. If you live in the Indianapolis area and you're looking to join a company with excellent benefits, frequent home time and ongoing training opportunities, we hope to see you at the event."
On August 23 and August 24, ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its service center, located at 3522 Perry Blvd., Whitestown, IN, 46075. No appointment is necessary. Driver candidates should be at least 21 years old.
At the event, candidates can expect:
- Assistance with job applications
- Interviews with ABF recruiters
- Potential job offers made that day
ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America. ABF employs more than 10,000 people across over 240 locations, and over 53 percent of ABF drivers have been employed with the company for more than 10 years.
Full-time ABF drivers and dock workers receive Teamster Union Scale wages, 100 percent company-paid health insurance for employees and their families, personal days, sick leave and paid holidays, and they are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
For additional information on current job openings across the country or to apply for a job, please visit jobs.abf.com.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with over 15,000 employees across more than 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest leverages its full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' critical needs, each and every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christophers have named the top prize winners in their annual student contests -- the 32nd Annual Poster Contest for High School Students and the 34th Annual Video Contest for College Students.
The poster contest invited students in grades 9 through 12 to create a poster that interprets the timeless theme, "You Can Make a Difference." Nearly 500 entries from across the United States were received, using a wide range of media from personalized photograph collages to highly detailed paintings.
The first prize winner, a senior at Marjory Stoneman High School in Parkland, FL, Camila Escobar depicts herself as a young toddler in her black and white hand-drawn portrait. In the poster, young Escobar is being helped to walk by a man whose face is hidden, but whom Camila reveals in a note to the Christophers to be her late grandfather. The caption of her submission reads, "No matter how small, you can make a difference."
"My grandfather [was] always very present in my life," Escobar wrote, "from my very first steps to his last. He always told me that I impacted his life, and reminded him of his youth, which is why I wanted to use this for the theme 'anyone can make a difference.' Despite being so young while he was alive, I know I made a difference in his life."
Escobar will be minoring in art and design at the University of Michigan next fall and the prize money will go toward her education."
Second prize winner and Central High School senior Conyae Cherry's poster emphasizes the value of education in a young person's life. A photograph shows Cherry reading to children at a local YMCA in her hometown of Louisville, KY. Written across the top and bottom of the poster are the words, "You can make a difference…starting with the power of knowledge."
Third prize winner John Devereux, a senior at Kennard-Dale High School in Grove, PA, takes a more personal approach in his poster, featuring a photograph of himself and his grandmother, wheelchair bound and glowing with joy as she leans against her smiling grandson. The caption says, "The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. You can make a difference." Devereux said, "Although she was in a nursing with dementia, I realized that sometimes the intangible gifts give to others can make more of an impact. With the older population, time is very important and it is a simple thing to give."
Tony Rossi, The Christophers' Director of Communications, and Sarah E. Holinski, The Christophers' Youth Coordinator, observed, "Our winning poster entries this year continue to run the gamut on making a difference in action, from the blessing of adoption to the importance of giving of our time and talents, whether reaching out in love and friendship to the elderly, or fundraising for a worthy cause. They show how, big or small, in a group or alone, each of us possesses the ability and drive to change our world for the better."
The Christophers also announced the winners of their 34th Annual Video Contest for College Students, for film or video that communicates the belief that one person can make a difference. This year's contest drew nearly 100 entries from throughout the United States.
First prize winner is Ella Stone, of Lewisville, TX and a 16-year-old math major at Southern New Hampshire University. In her film, "One Person Can Make an Exponential Impact," Stone recalled how even as early as second grade, her teachers knew she was advanced academically and would often ask her to assist fellow classmates with their schoolwork. During high school, she earned 88 college credits, and will earn her Bachelor's in Mathematics by 17 and her Master's in Teaching at 19.
"God's love for me compels me to love others," she says in her video. "During the pandemic as many struggled, hit hardest were refugee students. I use translation software to promote tutoring in 12 languages. Tutoring refugee students is a humbling opportunity to use my gifts and I am grateful for the technologies that allow me to connect with my students."
Second prize winner Aidan O'Neill, of Chicopee, MA and a Westfield State University communications major, uses his gifts to help people who face a different kind of barrier in their everyday lives, as he describes in his film, "One Person-Big Difference." His video centers on his involvement with the Special Olympics in his hometown.
"Ever since I was a freshman in high school," Aidan recalls in the video, "I have worked alongside my family and friends in the Greater Springfield Special Olympics, which provides opportunities for children and adults with mental or physical disabilities. I support them as a 'unified athlete' —an athlete who gives support and guidance to others as well as competing alongside them in the same sport. It's helped me realize we are all the same in our hearts, talent and enjoyment of success and accomplishment of victory in sports."
In her third prize-winning video entitled "Kindness Makes a Difference," Noell Komar, of Chandler, AZ, chooses to depict, in a simple but poignant way, just how much even the smallest gesture of goodwill can have a positive impact on someone who truly needs it. A film major at Arizona State University, she opens with black and white footage highlighting different young people struggling during their daily routines at college. From a distance, several different students observe these people in need. As soon as each student makes the decision to help their peers, the video switches to a colorized format, and the instrumental background music subsequently picks up tempo as well. Noell's short video ends with a quote from the Roman philosopher Seneca -- "Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness."
Tony Rossi and Sarah E. Holinski of The Christophers said, "This year's prize-winning films showcase some truly remarkable individuals who have managed to rise above even the most insurmountable obstacles to achieve their goals in life."
To see the winning videos and posters, visit www.Christophers.org and click on "Youth."
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A weekly dose of a medication recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes may help adults without diabetes lose weight as well, a new study found.
Tirzepatide, which is sold under the brand name Mounjaro, was studied in people without diabetes in three dosages: 5, 10 and 15 milligrams. Participants with obesity or who were overweight and took the 5-milligram dose lost an average of 35 pounds (16 killograms), those on the 10-milligram dose lost an average of 49 pounds (22 kilograms), and participants on the 15-milligram dose lost an average of 52 pounds (23.6 kilograms).
"Almost 40% of individuals lost a quarter of their body weight," said coauthor Dr. Ania Jastreboff, codirector of the Yale Center for Weight Management in a briefing for the media.
"The data was quite impressive," said Dr. Robert Gabbay, chief medical officer of the American Diabetes Association, who spoke to CNN from the ADA's 82nd Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, where the study results were presented.
"The weight loss that they got in this study was even greater than what had been seen in the previous studies of people with diabetes," Gabbay, who was not involved with the study, said.
"The middle range of weight loss for people in this new study was 49 pounds -- 49 pounds is a lot," he said. "It's the range of weight loss that we typically think only possible through surgery."
All in all, people without diabetes lost an average of 15% to 20.9% of their starting body weight over the course of the 72-week double-blinded, randomized clinical trial, which was published Saturday in The New England Journal of Medicine. Participants who got a placebo lost between 2.4% and 3.1% of their body weight, on average.
In comparison, studies on people with diabetes who used tirzepatide found they lost an average of 15% of their starting body weight, Gabbay said.
"This is a not uncommon observation," he said. "The impact of previous weight loss medications are less effective in people with diabetes, and we honestly don't know exactly why."
However, the impact of tirzepatide on people with diabetes is still "profound," Gabbay said, "providing much more than other tools that we've had."
Self-injected dose
For the new study, weekly injections of tirzepatide were tested in more than 2,500 people without diabetes who had a body mass index (BMI) over 30 or who were over 27 BMI and had at least one weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease. A measure of a person's height-to-weight ratio, a BMI of 25 or higher is considered overweight in adults.
At the start of the study, the participants had an average weight of 231 pounds (104.8 kilograms) and average BMI of 38.
Adults in the study injected themselves with tirzepatide or a placebo once a week, using "a small penlike device with a tiny, tiny needle," Gabbay said. "The prick from that needle is less painful than, for example, people that prick their fingers to measure blood glucose."
People in the study also received counseling sessions to help them stay on a healthy diet with a daily 500-calorie deficit, as well as at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week. While that certainly helped, it does not explain the magnitude of the weight loss seen in the study, Gabbay said.
"The kind of weight loss that we see when people exercise and change their calorie intake is somewhere in the order of 5% to 7%," he said. "This study showed a profoundly greater weight loss, far above what we would imagine with lifestyle changes."
The most common side effects reported were nausea, diarrhea and constipation. Between 2.6% and 7.1% of the participants discontinued treatment due to adverse events.
Mounjaro carries a boxed warning about thyroid tumors and should not be used by people with a family history of certain thyroid conditions.
"Obesity should be treated like any other chronic disease -- with effective and safe approaches that target underlying (causes of) disease ... and these results underscore that tirzepatide may be doing just that," Jastreboff of the Yale Center for Weight Management said in an American Diabetes Association news release.
"These results are an important step forward in potentially expanding effective therapeutic options for people with obesity."
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BOCA RATON, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- William J. Pulte (1932-2018) left behind an empire of love for family, charity, and business. In the 100+ person Pulte family, the billionaire home builder left much of his institutional giving mandates to two of his fourteen children and his business plans to his grandson, William J. Pulte (b. 1988) who was brought into Pulte Homes during the Fortune 500 company's 2016 turnaround. These are the various roles that William J. Pulte (1932-2018) wished for the family to maximize its impact.
This coming October, select members of the extended Pulte family will be attending the dedication of The Peace Plaza at Notre Dame honoring the late patriarch of the family.
Both the William J. Pulte Trust and one of the extended family's charities, Pulte Family Charitable Foundation (PFCF), have broken new ground by getting into home developments and properties, acquiring employee(s) from New Urban Communities, a for-profit venture run by Kevin Rickard husband to Nancy Rickard, current head of PFCF.
William J. Pulte wished that his grandson, also William J. "Bill" Pulte, hold onto and implement his business vision. Bill Pulte will release his grandfather's vision for the homebuilding business this summer, "The Pulte Plan."
The Bill Pulte Foundation continues to award education scholarships to current and former Pulte Homes employees through its "Pulte Shares" program.
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TORONTO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Sun Life Financial Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) today announced that a dividend of $0.69 per share on the common shares of the Company has been declared, payable September 29, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 24, 2022. This is the same amount as paid in the previous quarter.
The Board also announced that the following dividends have been declared on the Company's Class A Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, payable on September 29, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 24, 2022:
Common shares of the Company acquired under the Company's Canadian Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the "Plan") will be purchased by the Plan agent on the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange and through the facilities of other Canadian stock exchanges and alternative Canadian trading platforms.
Sun Life Financial Inc. has designated the dividends referred to above as eligible dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada).
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Officials canvass neighborhoods to address ‘quality of life’ issues
By Audrey Russo
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NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Leaders in New Haven have a better idea of how to tackle quality of life issues in one section of the city.
They canvassed the neighborhood streets themselves on Friday morning.
“It’s not us against them, it’s a community effort,” said Regina Rush-Kittle, chief administrative officer, City of New Haven.
It’s hard to downplay a problem in a community when it’s seen up close.
That’s how New Haven City leaders spent the morning. They walked the Dixwell and Beaver Hills neighborhoods to look for blight problems that could turn into something more dangerous.
“Shoddy repair,” said Mark Stroud, housing code inspector. “It’s a violation.”
“It could potentially save a life,” said Mayor Justin Elicker, New Haven. “Often times we’ll knock on the door, talk to the tenant and the tenant will identify that there’s no smoke detectors, things like that.”
While Elicker said most of the issues were things that the landlord or property owner could fix, the sweeps also looked out for things that the city can address like trees that could overgrow.
“Having all the different departments on site allows them to quickly identify who takes the lead on an issue and solve a lot of issues at once,” Elicker said.
Police, fire, health, building and public works officials usually tag along, and they split up into four teams throughout the selected neighborhood.
“I go out with one team and identify maybe 30 issues,” Elicker said.
Seeing the problems up close is only half the equation, the group said.
The sweeps also allow city officials to hear about safety hazards too, from tenants they meet face-to face.
They can advocate for tenants by addressing landlords directly instead of waiting for a complaint to come in over the phone.
“We may end up making a citation to the landlord,” Elicker said.
“When we are made aware of it, we take action,” Rush-Kittle said.
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Amber Heard, seen here on May 4, is set to resume her testimony in the $50 million defamation case with ex-husband Johnny Depp on Monday, following a week-long break in proceedings.
Amber Heard has resumed testifying in the $50 million defamation case with ex-husband Johnny Depp on Monday, following a week-long break in proceedings.
Depp has accused Heard of defaming him in a 2018 op-ed for the Washington Post. In the piece, which published roughly two years after they divorced, Heard described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Though Depp was not named in the article, he claims it cost him lucrative acting roles.
Depp spent four days on the stand last month giving his own testimony, which included a cross-examination.
Heard began her testimony on May 4. She is likely to finish her direct testimony Monday, after which cross-examination by Depp's attorney would begin.
"The one thing we suspect Depp's attorneys will avoid is the central issue of this trial: does Amber or any woman have the First Amendment Right of Freedom of Speech," a spokesperson for Heard said in an emailed statement to CNN on Monday.
Depp and Heard last appeared in court on May 5 before proceedings were put on hold for a previously scheduled break.
Judge Penny Azcarate said before the break that closing arguments are expected on May 27, followed by jury deliberations.
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MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of BBB National Programs has found Tilting Point Media, LLC, owner and operator of the SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off app, in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and CARU's Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Advertising and for Children's Online Privacy Protection. Upon receipt of CARU's inquiry, Tilting Point proactively implemented changes to address each of CARU's concerns regarding its advertising and privacy practices and continues to take other corrective actions to address the remaining violations.
The SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off app, featuring SpongeBob characters licensed by Viacom Media Networks, came to CARU's attention through its routine monitoring of child-directed content. Given the app's child-directed subject matter of SpongeBob Squarepants, intended for ages four and up, its use of animated characters, fun background music, and simplistic nature of the gameplay, as well as information provided by Tilting Point that the app has adult users with a nostalgic connection to SpongeBob Squarepants, CARU determined that the Tilting Point app was a "mixed audience" child-directed app and as such is subject to COPPA and CARU's Guidelines.
As the operator of a mixed audience child-directed app, Tilting Point is required under COPPA and CARU's Privacy Guidelines to ensure that either no personal information is collected, used, or disclosed from users under age 13, or that notice is provided and verifiable parental consent is obtained prior to such collection, use, or disclosure. Tilting Point does have an age screen on its app, however the age screen did not prevent CARU from using the app as a 10-year-old child, agreeing to Tilting Point's terms of service and privacy policy, and consenting to the processing of his/her data for the purpose of receiving "personalized" advertising. The app's non-declinable privacy policy and terms of service provide that the user must be at least 13 years old to use the company's product, but the age gate does not prevent a child under age 13 from checking those boxes and playing the game.
Once inside the app, Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework asks the user for permission to track the user's activity "across other companies' apps and websites" for the purpose of delivering personalized ads. Even after identifying as a child under age 13, there was nothing preventing a child from enabling this setting. In addition to these design and functional errors, CARU found that the age screen itself could be improved to be more neutral and therefore more likely to invite truthful age identification by children under age 13.
CARU determined that Tilting Point violated COPPA and CARU's Privacy Guidelines by its failure to provide a neutral and effective age screen to limit users under the age of 13 to content that does not involve the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, or to obtain verifiable parental consent before the collection, use or disclosure of any personal information from children.
CARU's Advertising Guidelines make clear that advertisers must not manipulate or deceive children. Conduct that would violate this provision includes the use of deceptive door openers and other tactics that either pressure or manipulate a child into engaging with ads, downloading and installing unnecessary apps, or making unintended purchases.
CARU found that the SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off app served multiple automated ads, often appearing on completion of a game level and advertising other apps, and the ads could not be stopped or dismissed until users had downloaded the advertised app or watched the entire ad. These video ads often included interactive features that mimicked the app's gameplay, encouraging players to engage with the ad. CARU also found that players were induced to watch the ads with the promise of virtual currency rewards such as more "coins" and "free gems."
CARU found these ads unduly interfered with gameplay, encouraged excessive ad viewing by children through deceptive door openers and other manipulative design techniques, required children to download and install unnecessary apps, and often provided unclear and inconspicuous methods for children to exit the ad and return to the game. While the CARU Advertising Guidelines do not require in-app ads to provide an exit method, they specify that where one is offered it must be clear and conspicuous.
Additionally, to prevent blurring the lines between advertising and non-advertising content, CARU's Advertising Guidelines make clear that advertisers should take extra care to be transparent when advertising to children and that advertisements must be easily identifiable as advertising. The app failed to use simple, clear, and conspicuous language to let children know when they were selecting a button that would force them to watch or engage with an ad, and instead used small disclosures in tiny, inconspicuous text.
Last, CARU found that the app displayed some advertisements that were unsafe and inappropriate for children. CARU's Advertising Guidelines make clear that advertisements should not include material or link to content that could unduly frighten or provoke anxiety in children, that portrays or encourages behavior inappropriate for children (e.g., violence or sexuality), or that is otherwise inappropriate for children.
CARU recommended that Tilting Point Media take the following corrective actions, some of which it proactively implemented early in our investigation:
- Update its age screening mechanism to allow users to freely enter the month and year of their birth and, use technical measures to prevent a child from entering a different age once they initially submit their age. Tilting Point voluntarily updated its age screen to direct users to two different versions of the app, a child version for users under age 13 and an adult version for those age 13 or older.
- Update its privacy policy to align with COPPA and better reflect its data practices as a mixed-audience site.
- Correct its data collection practices regarding third parties.
- If needed in the future, put in place a verifiable parental consent mechanism before any feature requiring it launches in the app.
- Take concrete steps to make the identifiers and disclosures for ads clear and conspicuous so that engagement with ads will not occur unknowingly.
- Direct its ad networks to make the exit functionality more prominent and obvious to users.
- Work with its ad networks to provide exit functionality to enable users to stop an ad via the first screen that appears when the ad launches.
- Identify and terminate the ad network serving unsafe ads for children and establish safeguards to ensure they do not return.
Tilting Point participated in and cooperated fully with CARU's self-regulatory program. Tilting Point proactively implemented changes to address each of CARU's concerns regarding its advertising and privacy practices.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for operating a multimillion-dollar contracting scheme, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced.
Brian Washburn, the owner of Amore Pools Inc., defrauded Florida homeowners by taking upfront payments and deposits, Moody said. He would also leave dangerous debris piles and gaping holes in victims’ backyards.
“This fraudster will spend decades in prison for stealing millions of dollars from Floridians who made huge down payments to have pools built on their properties,” Moody said. “He took their money, dug massive holes in their yards, then ran from his contractual obligations to complete the work, but he didn’t get far before the law caught up with him. Now, thanks to my Statewide Prosecutors, he will spend a long time behind bars thinking about his terrible crimes.”
Investigators said Washburn persuaded homeowners in Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties to sign contracts to build pools. He promised low prices and quick, professional work.
Once Washburn received a deposit, investigators said, his company would sometimes abandon the project before work began. In other cases, Washburn dug massive holes in the homeowners’ backyards and left piles of debris around the project site.
Moody said the company did not complete a majority of the projects.
Washburn attempted to cover up the fraud by using a third-party check cashing store to convert the deposits into cash.
Washburn was sentenced to 30 years in prison on nine felony counts, one count of organized scheme to defraud, two counts of money laundering of more than $100,000, and six counts of fraudulent use of personal identification information.
The judge also ordered Washburn to pay $3 million in restitution for the victims of the pool fraud scheme.
Washburn’s wife and alleged co-conspirator, Chyrstal Washburn, remains in custody at the Indian River County Jail. Her charges are pending. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/pool-contractor-who-stole-millions-left-massive-holes-in-homeowners-backyards-gets-30-years/ | 2022-08-30T16:27:02Z |
MIAMI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week Park-Equities announced the sale of the 102-unit Hospitality Inn located in Jacksonville, FL to California based VIVO Living an industry leader in hotel-to-residential conversions. This was Park-Equities 4th hotel sold as a multi-family opportunity with other closed deals located in cities across the country such as Austin, TX and Kansas City.
"Hotel conversions are something I pivoted my focus to as I see the affordable housing crisis continue to grow in the United States. VIVO Living is paving the way in this newly born niche of CRE and understands the complexities that come with these deals. They were a pleasure to work with from start to finish and I look forward to sourcing them more conversion opportunities." Grant said.
The property was an ideal conversion given the low per-unit basis, extended-stay build, and garden style lay-out. Buyer asked to keep purchase price confidential.
Park-Equities is a full-service real estate investment advisory firm with focus on the hospitality and multi-family markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Park Brokerage Inc. which has over 20 years of commercial brokerage experience. Together they have completed transactions in volume of over 1B.
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June city council meeting will tackle storm-water issues, ethics complaints committee nominations
The June Jackson City council meeting is Tuesday, and topics cover a good bit ranging from infrastructure improvements to tightening of anonymous complaints regarding elected officials.
The City of Jackson could finally see storm-water systems updates soon, thanks to a pilot study coming before the council as new business on Tuesday.
The proposal, which will look at surveying the Bemis area and portions of District 2, will “begin the process of bettering our city’s storm-water systems,” said Mayor Scott Conger.
“Through the American Rescue Plan funds, TDEC is providing non-competitive grants based on population, with a local match,” he said. “We put in $923,000 and get $9.2 million added.”
This plan was originally pushed by Councilmember Paul Taylor at the January ARP fund meetings.
The process of improvements will be a slow one, Conger warned, because of one specific issue: the city doesn’t know what needs to be fixed, since there as never been a storm-water study enacted.
More:American Rescue Plan funding finally inches forward
“So the problem we have with our storm-water systems—we don’t know what we have, or what the issues are,” Conger said. “So that’s step one—finding out what the issues are.”
One likely issue will be the number of corrugated metal pipes running through the city—an issue City Engineer Tom Wolf has mentioned numerous times as a major hassle for his department.
Conger added that many of the city’s metal pipes are far past their anticipated lifespan.
“A lot of that has corroded over time,” he said. “They have a 20-year lifespan, and we’re pushing 30 now. The metal falls apart at the bottom, and the dirt and water wash it out.”
After the study is applied to Bemis and district 2 —which, Conger explains, have horrible flooding issues—he hopes to apply it to the remainder of the city in the coming years.
“We can look at what we need, what we need to address, and we can work out the kinks in a smaller area and scale it to the rest of the city,” he said.
Anonymous ethics complaints to come to an end… sort of
Following the recent surge in ethics complaints against city councilmembers, councilmembers are looking to pass on second reading the changes to the city ethics code to allow for the creation of an ethics committee.
After extensive discussion into how to handle the two ethics complaints against Taylor in April—each regarding his alleged use of his council position to benefit his family’s company Gary A. Taylor Investment Company—three more complaints were filed against city council members, including councilmembers Marda Wallace and Ernest Brooks Jr, as well as Mayor Conger, prior to the May meeting.
This spurred councilmembers to unanimously vote on first reading to replace sections 1-410 and 1-411 of the City Code of Ethics to reduce the ease of which residents could previously make complaints, in an effort to enforce accountability.
“It gets ridiculous quickly, and that’s what we’re trying to stop,” Conger said. “If you want to hold them accountable, then you need to go through the process to be held accountable. It’s accountability on both ends.”
If passed on second reading, complaints against city employees will still go through the Ethical Advocate Portal, but complaints against elected officials will go through the Ethics Committee—which will investigate the claims rather than present them immediately to the public.
Rules regarding how to file a complaint will change drastically as well. Previously, residents could anonymously fill out a complaint on the Ethical Advocate Portal. With the new changes enacted, complaints must be lodged with the Internal Auditor for the City of Jackson who will then direct the questions and complaints to the Chairperson of the Ethics Committee.
Complaints will have to be submitted in person, in writing, signed by the complainant, notarized, contain the complainant's legal name and mailing address and the names of those the complaint is against.
Document notarization does come at a fee.
Anyone who files a “false a complaint” may be “subject to applicable civil and criminal penalties,” though the code change does not detail how a constituent’s complaint will be ruled “fake.”
This stipulation was not in the previous codes.
Additionally, complaints against an elected official—or anyone running for election—will not be allowed “during the years in which the City holds municipal elections”—specifically, “from the last day on which a person may qualify as a candidate until after 11:59 p.m. of the following election day.”
These new rules are retroactively effective to January 1, 2022, meaning they cover all five complaints currently filed against city council members.
Nominations for the ethics committee are also coming before the council Tuesday, though the proposed names stirred confusion at Thursday’s agenda review meeting.
“Who nominated these individuals?” Councilmember Paul Taylor asked at the meeting. “I don’t see any of my nominations.”
Of the seven names listed—Hunter Baker, Freeman McKindra, Carla Pollard, Joe Brasher, James Krenis, Daniele Hardee and Trunetta Atwater—only two names came from the councilmembers nominations: McKindra and Pollard.
The ethics committee is to consists of three council nominations and four mayoral nominations.
When asked later about this confusion, Conger—who left Thursday’s agenda review prior to the confusion—explained the issue.
“Several of the names recommended by council members were already serving on another board,” he said. “I was reminded that they could not serve on another board as well, and I didn’t have time to go back and say ‘Hey give me more,’ so I just went and found more. I looked at attorneys, people that know the law and know ethics, and business people.”
The recommendations will be voted on at Tuesday’s meeting.
Greenway proposal returns
Last month’s council meeting saw the proposal of the Greenway Master Plan, which envisioned the future of the city’s greenspace, bike and pedestrian infrastructure between Bemis and downtown.
The project, a compilation of work between from the city’s planning department, the Tennessee Department of Transportation and engineering company KCI, details the current uses of space Jackson, safety concerns for pedestrians and realistic examples of different improvements that can be made to the city to improve the area’s infrastructure.
Although opinions have not changed on the plan—which was met with unanimous approval at the May meeting—the plan is coming back to the council due to a misunderstanding between the city and the state, according to Conger.
“We got the grant from the state,” he explained. “So, the consultants that the state hired to present the plan said we did not have to make a resolution for it at council. But then later, state said we did. So this is just the adoption of the plan that the consultants presented last months.”
Other issues
In the expansive agenda for Tuesday, a number of other issues will be presented, including a number of land ordinances, the second reading approving the budget amendment for the Georgia-Pacific land deal and a contract to streamline extra duty services from the Jackson Police Department.
The meeting will be held at City Hall on Tuesday, June 7 at 9 a.m.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, today announced that it will report its second quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results before the U.S. financial markets open on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
In conjunction with this announcement, Datadog will host a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's financial results and financial guidance. To access this call, dial 1-866-374-5140 (domestic) or 1-404-400-0571 (international). The conference passcode is 70803954. A live webcast of this conference call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page of the Company's website (investors.datadoghq.com), and a replay will be archived on the website.
About Datadog
Datadog is the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring and log management to provide unified, real-time observability of our customers' entire technology stack. Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes and across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation and cloud migration, drive collaboration among development, operations, security and business teams, accelerate time to market for applications, reduce time to problem resolution, secure applications and infrastructure, understand user behavior and track key business metrics.
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Pickup ends up on porch of Central Topeka home
Published: May. 9, 2022 at 2:28 PM CDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - No one was seriously hurt when a wreck sent a pickup onto the front porch of a house in Central Topeka.
It happened around 2 p.m. at SW 8th and Tyler. Police say a red Chevy pickup westbound on SW 8th was clipped by a northbound Ford Ranger that ran a stop sign. The impact sent the Chevy over a curb, vaulting through the front of a house.
The Chevy’s driver was evaluated at the scene but didn’t require ambulance transportation to the hospital.
Traffic was blocked around the area as crews respond.
Topeka Police, Topeka Fire and AMR ambulance all responded to the scene.
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LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that Simon Moore, vice president, Investor Relations, Corporate Relations and Sustainability, will speak at the Jefferies Industrials Conference on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. USET.
Access to the session is available via Air Products' Investor Relations Event Details website.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale carbon-free hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $55 billion. More than 20,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
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Step into a unique celebratory gathering that only the Wizarding World can inspire at the Paraiso Maravilla
HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Have you ever dreamt of attending the Yule Ball?' This fall, you are invited to the unique celebratory gathering, "Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration", coming to select cities across the globe for the first time ever, all the way from Milan and Montreal to Houston and Mexico City with dates starting November 18 in the US.
Co-produced by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Fever, the leading global entertainment discovery platform, "Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration" is a spellbinding party where guests will be able to participate in iconic and beloved moments inspired by J.K. Rowling's magical stories and scenes from the Harry Potter film series. The experience features several Wizarding World elements and celebrates the Yule Ball moment in a whimsical, elegant way. Although not mandatory, guests are encouraged to dress up in their best formal Wizarding World attire.
With the many different offerings at the Ball, from interacting with hosts to various photo opportunities, you don't even need to know how to dance in order to partake in the experience and have fun. Throughout the event, attendees can enjoy delicious food and beverages, as well as a market featuring branded merchandise.
For a limited time, the wonderful Paraiso Maravilla in central Houston will light up in an enchanting, festive environment that promises to bring guests together in a celebration to remember. Engaging hosts will get the ballroom going with fun, celebratory interactions happening throughout the entire experience.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting Thursday, September 8, but fans who sign up for the waitlist at harrypotteryuleballcelebration.com will unlock exclusive access to secure early tickets. Quantities will be limited.
Co-produced by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Fever, "Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration" is a spellbinding party that will gather fans of the beloved series to celebrate the iconic Yule Ball moments from the Harry Potter series in a unique celebratory occasion.
Starting November 18th, 2022
Paraiso Maravilla (5714 Fairdale Ln, Houston, TX 77057)
Tickets will be available for purchase starting Thursday, September 8th, but fans are encouraged to sign up to the waitlist to receive early information on ticket availability by city and can follow harrypotteryuleballcelebration.com or @harrypotteryuleballcelebration on Facebook and Instagram for more. Quantities will be limited.
Age requirement: 12 and above.
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Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of Warner Bros. Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits and theme park experiences based on Warner Bros. iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.
In the years since Harry Potter was whisked from King's Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting mark on popular culture. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought the magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is recognised as one of the world's best-loved brands.
Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes three epic Fantastic Beasts films, (the third releasing in 2022), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme park lands) and insightful exhibitions.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York – the flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops. The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and discover the magic for themselves.
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SUMMIT, N.J., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ECP today announced the successful completion of a continuation fund with $1.6 billion in capital commitments, and that the continuation fund has subsequently signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a portion of Calpine Corporation ("Calpine"), America's premier privately held competitive power company, from ECP III and ECP IV, along with Consortium investors. The fund is supported by new and returning limited partners, and is anchored by Pantheon and existing consortium investor Phoenix Insurance. The continuation fund provides ECP III and IV investors, as well as the consortium of investment partners, the opportunity to monetize a minority stake in their investment in Calpine while enabling new investors to invest in the company through the continuation fund. ECP's direct ownership stake in Calpine will increase as a result of this transaction.
Since ECP originally acquired the company in 2018, Calpine's strategically located natural gas and geothermal assets have served as the backbone of the energy transition. The company remains committed to enhancing its industry-leading commitment to environmental stewardship and low-carbon power generation and has a strong pipeline of solar, wind, battery storage, Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage and hydrogen projects to further transform its business. Calpine currently operates 76 plants, including The Geysers, the largest geothermal electrical generation complex in the world, generating approximately 7% of California's 2020 Renewable Portfolio Standard requirement. The company today oversees a total electricity-generating capacity of nearly 26 gigawatts, enough to power approximately 20 million homes.
"As the owner of one of the largest and cleanest natural gas fleets in the U.S. today with a material and growing green energy business, including its geothermal assets and near-term project pipeline, Calpine is well positioned to serve as a model for environmentally responsible power generation amidst the ongoing energy transition," said Tyler Reeder, Managing Partner at ECP. "We are thrilled to continue supporting the talented Calpine team as it builds on the incredible momentum across the business and seeks to provide clean, safe and reliable power for a growing base of demand across the country."
PJT Partners served as financial advisor on the Continuation Fund transaction. Latham & Watkins served as legal counsel to ECP on the formation of the Continuation Fund.
About Calpine
Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in major competitive wholesale and retail power markets across the U.S. Through wholesale power operations and our retail businesses, Calpine's diverse team of approximately 2,300 employees serves customers across 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Calpine operates a fleet of 76 power plants representing nearly 26,000 MW of generation capacity. Environmental stewardship is fundamental to Calpine's philosophy and culture; in addition to operating the largest geothermal facility in the world and the youngest, most efficient fleets of gas-fired power plants, Calpine has been a long-time advocate of the Clean Power Plan, Paris Agreement, carbon pricing and decarbonization.
About ECP
ECP, founded in 2005, is a leading investor across energy transition, electrification and decarbonization infrastructure assets, including power generation, renewables and storage solutions, environmental infrastructure and efficiency & reliability assets facilitating the energy transition. The ECP team, comprised of 63 people with 500 years of collective industry experience, deep expertise and extensive relationships, has consummated more than 60 transactions over the last 10 years, representing more than $45 billion of enterprise value. For more information, visit www.ecpgp.com.
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Durant, Nets beat Cavs, in position to take No. 7 in East
By BRIAN MAHONEY
AP Basketball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 36 points, leading a pair of fourth-quarter surges that carried the Brooklyn Nets into a tie for seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 118-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Nets caught the Cavaliers at 43-38 with a game remaining and clinched the tiebreaker. They will finish seventh if they beat Indiana on Sunday in their final regular-season game. The No. 7 team hosts No. 8 on Tuesday, moving into the playoffs with a victory. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/08/durant-nets-beat-cavs-in-position-to-take-no-7-in-east/ | 2022-04-09T03:32:33Z |
Ohio police department says officers, employees no longer need to cover up their tattoos
Published: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:06 PM CDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (Gray News) - A police department in Ohio is changing its policy regarding its employees and their tattoos.
The Middletown Division of Police said it is updating its policy and no longer requiring its officers and other employees to cover up their tattoos.
This week, the department shared the policy update on its social media, saying they are trying new things and hoping to attract new employees.
They also encourage the public to say hello to officers and its employees in the community as the department says tattoos are a great conversation starter.
More information about the Middletown Division of Police can be found here.
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SINGAPORE and HONG KONG, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Wall Capital Co., Ltd. announced today that it has joined the co-investment with Recco Control Technology Pte. Ltd. and Dazheng Group (Hong Kong) Investment Holdings Company Limited in acquiring Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: HOLI) on a non-binding basis.
Recco and Dazheng issued a press release on March 21, 2022, announcing the strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding entered into among Great Wall Capital, Recco and Dazheng. At this stage, there can be no assurance that any agreement with the board of Hollysys could be reached in respect of a potential acquisition of Hollysys.
About Great Wall Capital Co., Ltd.
Great Wall Capital Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based private equity investment firm under China Great Wall Asset Management Co., Ltd., one of the four Chinese state-owned asset management companies.
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Recco Control Technology Pte. Ltd is a Singapore-incorporated investor in the automation industry and was founded by Mr. Ke Lei, a veteran in the automation industry in China.
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Dazheng Group (Hong Kong) Investment Holdings Company Limited is a Hong Kong-incorporated financial investor founded by sophisticated entrepreneurs and investment banking professionals.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Family Field Day is back… back again. At Globe Life Field, back again.
You read that right, Family Field Day is headed back to Globe Life Field during the summer season in 2022. You can expect all the family fun to go down on Saturday, July 23!
“You’re not going to want to miss the mini homerun derby, getting pictures in the Rangers’ dugout, bounce houses, and other fun attractions coming to the ballpark!”
Here’s what you can expect at Family Field Day:
- Catch on the Field
- Inflatable Obstacle Course + Bounce House
- Mini Home Run Derby
- Yard Games
- Balloon Artists + Face Painters
- Run the Bases
- Pitching Challenge in Bullpen with Radar Gun
- Photo-Ops at the Rangers Dugout
- Self-guided Tours
- Ballpark Concessions Available
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ROME (AP) — A trunk with its lid left open. A wooden dishware closet, its shelves caved in. Three-legged accent tables topped by decorative bowls. These latest discoveries by archaeologists are enriching knowledge about middle-class lives in Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius’ furious eruption buried the ancient Roman city in volcanic debris.
Pompeii’s archaeological park, one of Italy’s top tourist attractions, announced the recent finds on Saturday. Its director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, said the excavation of rooms in a “domus,” or home, first unearthed in 2018 had revealed precious details about the domestic environment of ordinary citizens of the city, which was destroyed in 79 A.D.
In past decades, excavation largely concentrated on sumptuous, elaborately frescoed villas of the Pompeii’s upper-class residents. But archaeology activity in the sprawling site, near modern-day Naples, has increasingly focused on the lives of the middle class as well as of servants and other enslaved people.
“In the Roman empire, there was an ample chunk of the population that struggled with their social status and for whom ‘daily bread,’ was anything but a given,” Zuchtriegel said. ”A vulnerable class during political crises and food shortages, but also ambitious about climbing the social ladder.”
The finds unveiled on Saturday include furnishings and household objects in the domus, which was dubbed the House of the Larario for an area of a home devoted to domestic spirits known as lares. The home unearthed in 2018 has one in the courtyard.
Zuchtriegel noted that while the courtyard also had an exceptionally well-adorned cistern, “evidently, the (financial) resources weren’t enough to decorate the five rooms of the home.” One room had unpainted walls and an earthen floor apparently used for storage.
In a bedroom, archeologists found the remains of a bed frame with a trace of fabric from the pillow. The kind of bed is identical to three, cot-like beds unearthed last year in a tiny room in another residence that archaeologists believe doubled as a storeroom and sleeping quarters for a family of enslaved inhabitants of Pompeii.
The bedroom findings announced Saturday also included the remains of a wooden trunk with an open lid. Although the weight of beams and ceiling panels that crashed down in the wake of the volcanic explosion heavily damaged the trunk, among the objects found inside was an oil lamp decorated with a bas relief depicting the ancient Greek deity Zeus being transformed into an eagle. Nearby was a small, three-legged round table, similar to the accent tables in vogue today.
Exposing the storeroom revealed a wooden closet, its backboard still intact but the shelves caved in. Archaeologists believe the closet had at least four panel doors and held cookware and dishes for the nearby kitchen. The excavators found a hinge from the enclosure.
Other objects found in the house include a large fragment of what had been a translucent, rimmed plate in brilliant hues of cobalt blue and emerald, and a well-preserved incense burner, shaped like a cradle. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/new-pompeii-finds-highlight-middle-class-life-in-doomed-city/ | 2022-08-07T11:39:35Z |
EI is the New Fashion, Avatr Creates "0" Series
- Avatr 011, a limited edition emotional intelligent electric coupe SUV co-designed by MMW premieres, limited to 500 units worldwide.
- Matthew M. Williams (hereinafter referred to as MMW), co-founder of 1017 ALYX 9SM and creative director of French luxury fashion brand Givenchy, is the guest-designer of Avatr 011.
- Sharing similar design concepts with MMW, Avatr 011 perfectly merges emotional intelligence and fashion.
- Avatr 011 will be officially released with pre-orders available in Q2 of this year, and delivered in Q4.
SHANGHAI, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first co-designed limited-edition model for Avatr, the Avatr 011, premiers with a unique world standing. Matthew M. Williams (hereinafter referred to as MMW), co-founder of 1017 ALYX 9SM and creative director of French luxury fashion brand Givenchy, shared a collection of mysterious co-created videos and artworks on his personal social platform, to unveil Avatr 011.
As the first model of the Avatr brand's fashion crossover "0" series, Avatr 011 was jointly designed by Matthew M. Williams and Nader Faghihzadeh, Chief Design Officer of Avatr, with a limited number of only 500 units available worldwide.
"The Avatr 011 truly integrates the essence of fashion and technology and we are honored to bring forth pioneering works that represents the times," said Ms. Wang Lin, Chief Marketing Officer of Avatr Technology.
Avatr and MMW share similar design concepts
With its futuristic design concept, its visually stunning casual luxury style and humanistic approach, the Avatr 011 has become a masterpiece that takes the lead in trends for future automobiles.
The fashion design philosophy and iconic elements of MMW are on full display with this release.
As the guest-designer of Avatr 011, Matthew M. Williams said: "I am excited about this project and its inspiration; Avatr's concept of exploring new fundamental features for the future of automobiles coincides with my desire to always try to innovate in my design and in the fashion industry."
"As a car designer, you have to transform information into emotion. The inspiration of the Avatr 011 comes from the futuristic ideology of the product," Nader Faghihzadeh, Chief Design Officer of Avatr, said," People can interact with it and express themselves even further."
AVATR X MMW boasts a unique design
The Avatr 011 is also built on a statement of simplicity with the all-black composition creating an avant-garde body. It is equipped with a disc-wing front face, a floating body, and a spaceship inspired tail.
Black is the only color available for the Avatr 011—011, Black.
Buckles are found behind the front seat, in the storage compartment, under the middle console, and the trunk.
The entire vehicle is hand-wrapped in leather with the cabin using NAPPA leather, and for the first time, NUPRIMA matte leather.
The wide 22-inch wheels create a strong sporty stance with its four floating wheel caps remaining still during high-speed driving.
The letters "AVATRMMW" are artistically presented on the seat headrest, brake calipers, the welcome pedal and the boot screen.
A new benchmark for global premium SEV brands
The Avatr 011 is equipped with EI. Thanks to CHN, a new generation of SEV technology platform built by Changan, Huawei and CATL, the Avatr 011 has unapparelled intelligence and performance advantages.
Equipped with Huawei's new generation dual motors, the model has a maximum power of 425kW and a front and rear axle ratio of nearly 50:50. Equipped with a new generation of CTP ternary lithium battery pack from CATL, the Avatr 011 has a battery range of over 700km. It's also the first to apply a 750V high-voltage super-fast charging system with a charging power of 240kW.
The Avatr 011 is equipped with Huawei HI, (Huawei Inside) a fully stacked smart car solution, a super-sensing system and a super-computing platform with a computing power of 400TOPS, including 3 lidar sensors, 6 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 13 cameras.
EI is the new fashion with the Avatr 011 leading in new fashion trends of SEVs with its aesthetic design and humanistic technology that anticipates the future. The Avatr 011 will be released and available for pre-order in Q2 of this year and delivered in Q4.
Avatr Technology
Founded in 2018, Avatr Technology is committed to exploring future-oriented humanized mobility technology and creating an emotionally intelligent mobility experience for customers. "Avatr" means an embodiment or personification. Avatr Technology signifies the message with a more profound connotation, reflecting oneself into a various parallel world. It aims to create the "Most Emotional Intelligent Companion" for customers.
Avatr Technology has created a new industry cooperation model. Combining the unique advantages of Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL in vehicle R&D and intelligent manufacturing, intelligent vehicle solutions and intelligent energy ecology, it creates the leading intelligent electric network platform—CHN. Committed to building a global high-end smart electric vehicles (SEV) brand, the company is located in Chongqing, Shanghai, and Munich, Germany.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter 2022 results at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Central Time), Thursday, August 4, 2022.
This call is being webcast by Notified and can be accessed at OGE Energy's website at www.oge.com.
OGE Energy Corp. is the parent company of OG&E, a regulated electric utility with approximately 882,000 customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas.
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‘I’m not sure if it’s a body or a mannequin’: 911 call adds mystery to body found burned in desert
PHOENIX (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) – A 911 call from Phoenix revealed that a man’s charred body was almost mistaken for a mannequin.
The homicide case of Benjamin Anderson has been riddled with mystery ever since he disappeared on New Year’s Eve. His body was found burned in the desert off Interstate 17, and his car was also found torched in a parking lot.
In a matter of hours, Anderson went from talking to his friends and family, making plans for New Year’s Eve that night, to his burned body being found in the desert.
Now, in a recently released audio, the 911 caller who found Anderson’s body just after 1:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve almost mistook him for a mannequin.
“Um, I’m now in the desert on the 17 off Mesa Table,” the caller said. “I’m not sure if it’s a body or a mannequin, but it looks like a body to me.”
“It’s on fire right now?” the dispatcher asked.
“Yes. It’s on fire and it’s getting wider,” the caller said.
“Did you see any vehicles or anything around it?” the dispatcher asked.
“No. I looked around. There was nothing,” the caller said.
Daniel Stahoviak, Anderson’s best friend of 25 years, said he is thankful someone found his friend so quickly, although they are still searching for answers.
While looking for Anderson on New Year’s Eve, Stahoviak and other friends were able to track down Anderson’s vehicle in a hotel parking garage, where they said they saw three people inside the car. They chased them for some time before giving up.
Hours later, the group of friends found Anderson’s car burned in a school parking lot. Unknown to his friends at the time, Anderson’s body had already been found as well.
Stahoviak said he spoke to Anderson at 8 a.m. that morning, and Anderson spoke to family around 9:30 a.m. His body was found burning miles away from his home just four hours later.
“We’re talking a matter of just a couple of hours that he was found burning in the desert almost to the county line. So, it’s so hard to fathom what happened that quick to Ben and who got to him that quick,” Stahoviak said.
There are still a lot of unknowns. Officials don’t know who the people were inside Anderson’s car, they don’t know how Anderson got to the desert, and they don’t know a motive for his killing.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate.
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Manchester City and Liverpool write thrilling new English ‘Clasico’ chapter in friendliest of rivalries between managers
By Matias Grez, CNN
Football rivalries are often difficult to define.
This is, in large part, due to the numerous complex historical, sometimes political, reasons that shape decades-long feuds between two opposing sets of supporters.
In recent seasons, Liverpool and Manchester City have provided fans of English football with some of the most thrilling battles the English Premier League has ever seen.
The fact these two clubs have essentially been competing against each other in a league of their own in the division has cultivated a level of disdain between the teams and their fans.
But prior to the past four seasons, it’s unlikely either set of supporters would have had a bad word to say about the other.
The current iterations of these two sides are likely the most talented this league has ever seen, but a clash of talent alone does not make a great rivalry.
This matchup has no doubt earned the label of English football’s new ‘Clasico’ bestowed on it by some sections of the media, though it certainly lacks the punch of its Spanish namesake.
Even Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp, two intense characters that are widely considered two of the greatest tactical masterminds of their generation, did their best to avoid creating any animosity at all in the build, with both men exceedingly complimentary about each other.
Klopp called his counterpart “the best coach in the world” and Guardiola returned the favor by insisting the German “makes world football a better place to live.”
Guardiola even went as far as saying he believes this Liverpool team is “the toughest opponent I have faced in my 13 years as a manager.”
Quite the love-in.
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Frenzied atmosphere
Compare this to Premier League managerial rivalries of old, where the mind games of Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger would dominate headlines for weeks in the lead up to the often epic clashes between Manchester United and Arsenal.
The rivalry reached a peak in 2004 when United ended Arsenal’s 49-game unbeaten streak with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford.
After the match both coaches and players exchanged words before a slice of pizza was flung into Ferguson’s face — the incident has been referred to as ‘Pizzagate’ or the ‘Battle of the Buffet.’
Previously there was even a physical altercations on the sidelines: see Wenger and Jose Mourinho in 2014.
But if there was a bromance blossoming on the touchline at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, the players on the pitch certainly hadn’t received the memo during a gripping 2-2 draw in a game where Liverpool twice came from behind after Kevin de Bruyne gave City an early lead and Gabriel Jesus put the home side 2-1 up.
Liverpool’s players in particular seemed intent on riling up their opposition and making this affair as fiery as possible.
Referee Anthony Taylor certainly played his part in stoking the increasingly frenzied atmosphere, as he let a number of fouls go unpunished.
Notably, Fabinho was perhaps lucky to stay on the pitch after planting his studs onto Bernardo Silva’s ankle while lunging for the ball.
The stewards certainly had their hands full, too, ushering out a number of Liverpool fans who had appeared in the home end after Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane provided the visitors’ equalizers.
On one occasion, two stewards had to fend off the advances of one City fan that aimed a wild haymaker at the Liverpool supporters being escorted away.
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Belgian magician
On the pitch, the quality on display remained almost impossibly high throughout, as Klopp and Guardiola constantly flitted around their technical areas, shouting instructions into their players’ ears anytime one of them was within earshot.
De Bruyne in particular was a phenomenon. If Karim Benzema staked his claim to being the world’s best footballer against Chelsea in the recent Champions League quarterfinal, Sunday’s game allowed the Belgian to stake his own claim for that title.
Not only was De Bruyne the orchestra for everything good that City produced, he was also the engine of the team. Even as the clock ticked deeper into injury time, the Belgian international was always the first City player hunting down the ball when Liverpool had possession.
It’s hard to say which team will leave Sunday’s game the happier with the 2-2 draw. City was probably superior overall so will feel frustrated not to have earned the win, but still walks away with its point lead at the top of the table intact.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will know it was outplayed in the first hal and will be relieved to have salvaged a draw, and need a slip up from City if Klopp’s side is to have any chance of clinching the league title.
A thrilling draw was a just result for two teams that have not only been almost inseparable this season, but over the last four. In its previous 145 matches, City has amassed 339 points, just one more than Liverpool in that same period.
The managers unsurprisingly ended the game in amicable fashion, exchanging a meaty high five and a bear hug.
Despite neither set of players giving an inch on the pitch, it remained cordial once the full-time whistle had blown.
The Brazilians on both sides — Roberto Firmino, Fabinho and Alisson with Liverpool and Jesus and Ederson with City — exchanged pleasantries in the center circle, as De Bruyne seemingly received plaudits from a number of players in red.
In the post-match media conference, Guardiola was asked by The Athletic whether he set his team up to play more like Liverpool.
“Yes,” was his response. “I always try to imitate the best teams.”
Okay, Pep, we get it. You like each other.
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TOKYO (AP) — Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan’s biggest fashion brands and was known for his boldly sculpted pleated pieces as well as former Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ black turtlenecks, has died. He was 84.
Miyake died Aug. 5 of liver cancer, Miyake Design Office said Tuesday.
Miyake defined an era in Japan’s modern history, reaching stardom in the 1970s among a generation of designers and artists who reached global fame by defining a Japanese vision that was unique from the West.
Miyake’s origami-like pleats transformed usually crass polyester into chic. He also used computer technology in weaving to create apparel. His down-to-earth clothing was meant to celebrate the human body regardless of race, build, size or age.
Miyake even detested being called a fashion designer, choosing not to identify with what he saw as a frivolous, trend-watching, conspicuous consumption.
Again and again, Miyake returned to his basic concept of starting with a single piece of cloth — be it draped, folded, cut or wrapped.
Over the years, he took inspiration from a variety of cultures and societal motifs, as well as everyday items — plastic, rattan, “washi” paper, jute, horsehair, foil, yarn, batik, indigo dyes and wiring.
He sometimes evoked images of Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, or collaborated with Japanese painter Tadanori Yokoo in images of monkeys and foliage in vibrant, psychedelic hues.
He also collaborated with furniture and interior designer Shiro Kuramata, photographer Irving Penn, choreographer and director Maurice Bejart, pottery maker Lucie Rie and Ballet Frankfurt.
In 1992, Miyake was commissioned to design the official Olympic uniform for Lithuania, which had just gained independence from the Soviet Union.
Born in Hiroshima in 1938, Miyake was a star as soon as he hit the European runways. His brown top, which combined the Japanese sewn fabric “sashiko” with raw silk knit, was splashed on the cover of the September 1973 issue of Elle magazine.
Miyake was also a pioneer in gender roles, asking feminist Fusae Ichikawa in the 1970s — when she was in her 80s — to be his model, sending the message that garments must be comfortable and express the natural beauty of real people.
Although he made clothes that went beyond the mundane, appearing to reach for the spiritual, he made a point to never get pretentious, always approving of the T-shirt-and-jeans look.
“Designing is like a living organism in that it pursues what matters for its well-being and continuity,” Miyake once wrote in his book.
His office confirmed a private funeral had already been held and other ceremonies will not be held in accordance with Miyake’s wishes. Miyake kept his family life private, and survivors are not known.
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Yuri Kageyama is on Twitter at https://twitter.com/yurikageyama | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/reports-famed-japanese-designer-issey-miyake-dies-at-84/ | 2022-08-09T17:58:30Z |
MCLEAN, Va., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced two additions to the Appian Board of Directors. Bill McCarthy, former Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at Infoblox, and Mark Lynch, most recently Chief Financial Officer at Appian, have been elected to join the board to help guide the company's strategy and growth.
McCarthy has more than 30 years in sales and operations. Prior to Infoblox, he was Area Vice President for the Americas in Cisco's Service Provider business. He currently serves as an independent board member for Zift Solutions, as an advisory board member for Bull City Ventures, and as a board member of Iron Academy boy's school in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Lynch served as Appian CFO from October 2008 to March 2022. Prior to Appian, he was CFO at MicroStrategy, and prior to that, CFO at World Airways. In addition, he was Vice President of Finance at Intellidata. Lynch was named CFO of the year in 2010 by the Washington Business Journal and Public Company CFO of the year in 2018 by the Northern Virginia Technology Council.
"Mark and Bill are talented executives with decades of industry experience. They also have deep experience at Appian, as CFO and an advisor to the board. I'm excited about the value they will bring as directors," said Matt Calkins, CEO at Appian.
Appian is the unified platform for change. We accelerate customers' businesses by discovering, designing, and automating their most important processes. The Appian Low-Code Platform combines the key capabilities needed to get work done faster, Process Mining + Workflow + Automation, in a unified low-code platform. Appian is open, enterprise-grade and trusted by industry leaders. For more information, visit www.appian.com.
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Audio Out-of-Home leader expands executive team, fueling significant growth
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibenomics, the nation's premier retail audio advertising provider, has welcomed Sarah Jacobs as its new Senior Vice President of Ad Sales. Jacobs will lead the Ad Sales team in identifying and delivering new revenue opportunities for Vibenomics, positioning the company for continued growth.
"Vibenomics has expanded its offerings of in-store audio advertising over the past few months at an astounding rate," says Brent Oakley, CEO and Co-Founder of Vibenomics. "One of our priorities after our most recent funding round was to make strategic hires that allow us to continue offering excellent advertising services to our clients. Between Vibenomics' role in the launch of the In-Store Marketplace and the general growth the company is experiencing, I believe her skill set pairs perfectly with the job at hand – elevating the advertising experience for Vibenomics customers."
Over the past year, Vibenomics has announced its successful $12.3 M Series B funding round, backed by Panoramic Ventures, and its role in the launch of the In-Store Marketplace, along with other retail media providers and experts.
Amid this rapid growth, Jacobs will provide expertise and leadership by introducing innovative business strategies to drive new processes and business models designed to increase profits and create a culture of success and retention. She brings a wealth of sales experience across multiple markets, including TV and grocery.
"I am thrilled to join the Vibenomics team during such a pivotal time for the company," says Jacobs. "As a leader, I seek to analyze business practices and implement strategies for continued growth. I look forward to bringing fresh perspectives and strategic recommendations to the Vibenomics team."
In her new role, Jacobs will collaborate with Oakley and the executive team to develop, communicate, execute, evaluate and advance revenue generation and growth strategies. She will own responsibility for the performance, design and alignment of revenue-generating activities across the organization – including growing revenue from the client base, creating a sustainable plan for future business development and delivering accurate revenue projections.
Vibenomics has nearly 45 employees, with 80% based out of Indianapolis and 20% working remotely. The company expects to continue to increase its sales and marketing departments throughout the end of 2022.
About Vibenomics:
Vibenomics, Inc. is a location-based Audio Out-of-Home™ advertising and experience company that powers audio channels for retailers, giving brands the ability to talk to shoppers directly at the point of sale. With its powerful cloud-based technology, licensed background music library, data integration capabilities, full-service team of audio experience experts, and network of on-demand professional voice talent, the company provides the right revenue-enhancing vibe for over 150 advertisers in more than 6,000 locations across 49 states, reaching over 210 million people.
Delivered through flexible plug-and-play, proprietary, IoT-enabled media players, Vibenomics dynamically broadcasts hyper-targeted, on-demand audio advertisements and curated playlists within any combination of locations across its swiftly growing national footprint, unlocking a powerful new shopper marketing channel for reaching consumers during the critical final footsteps along the path to purchase. Through a first-of-its-kind partner program, retailers can receive a portion of revenue for all advertisements sold by Vibenomics that play within their locations, giving them the ability to monetize their private airwaves and transform a legacy expense into a new profit center. To learn more about Vibenomics, visit https://www.vibenomics.com.
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Tesla holds the biggest by-invitation-only party in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An invitation-only party in Austin called the “Cyber Rodeo at Giga Texas” at Tesla’s new billion-dollar-plus “Gigafactory” was the biggest secret and the toughest ticket in town. As many as 15,000 people were expected to attend the private event hosted by Tesla mogul Elon Musk on Thursday. It marks the opening of the new factory in Travis County, which is Tesla’s new home after a move from California. A county-issued permit said the event included interactive tours, food, alcohol and live entertainment. But the event was off-limits to the general public and the news media. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/07/tesla-holds-the-biggest-by-invitation-only-party-in-texas/ | 2022-04-08T02:40:14Z |
HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. (the "Company" or "ICD") (NYSE: ICD) announced that Anthony Gallegos, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be virtually presenting and holding one-on-one meetings at the Sidoti Micro-Cap Conference on August 17-18, 2022.
The virtual presentation will be webcast at 12:15pm eastern standard time on August 18, 2022 and can be accessed live at https://sidoti.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v329BfsTQhORFlWeSrs8Qg. The presentation will be available for viewing for 90 days following the event.
To register for the presentation or request one-on-one meetings, please visit www.sidoti.com/events.
About Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
E-mail inquiries to: investor.relations@icdrilling.com
Phone inquiries: (281) 598-1211
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Augsburg beats Mainz to move further clear of relegation
AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — Augsburg pushed further clear of relegation danger in the Bundesliga by beating Mainz 2-1. Swiss midfielder Ruben Vargas scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 56th minute, securing Augsburg’s third victory in its last four league games. It lifted the team above Wolfsburg and into 13th place, six points above the relegation zone with six matches remaining. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw’s 11th-minute penalty put Augsburg ahead before midtable Mainz equalized through Silvan Widmer in the 54th. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/06/augsburg-beats-mainz-to-move-further-clear-of-relegation/ | 2022-04-06T21:15:05Z |
eScrip has 53,000 schools and nonprofits as beneficiaries in its fundraising program, with 800,000 eligible organizations in its database
TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - eScrip, the longest running, most successful shop-to-fundraise "electronic scrip" program in the United States, announced today that it has officially reached the $450 million milestone of contributions to schools and nonprofits across the country.
Launched in 1999, eScrip provides retailers and customers the opportunity to give back to schools and nonprofits in their local community. Retailers allocate their existing community giving to the charities that their shoppers designate when they enroll. Much like rewards programs that allow customers to earn points, eScrip enables its customers to automatically earn money for the organizations of their choice by shopping at participating locations. eScrip has 53,000 schools and nonprofits in all 50 states enrolled as beneficiaries in its fundraising program. eScrip can run independently on a retailer's POS or can be plugged into existing loyalty rewards and digital coupon platforms.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on schools and nonprofit fundraising activities, making the need to support our local community more important than ever," said Andy Ruff, Vice President of eScrip. "Customers are increasingly showing their willingness to shop with the brands that support those causes that are important to them. Using eScrip is a no-brainer for brands to manage their giving programs without having to do any of the heavy lifting."
Retailers can view contribution activity, access customer-specific analytics reports and more. eScrip verifies the charitable organizations and automates donation payments, making it easy for customers to select schools, parent/teacher associations, animal welfare organizations, school districts and more as donation recipients.
"We are proud of the eScrip network that we have built and the product that we have refined over the last 20-plus years, and look forward to expanding our reach this coming school year," said Ruff. "We partner with generous merchants in our communities that give back to the causes that matter to their loyal customers. Whether a retailer has one or thousands of locations, eScrip is free to customers and easy to integrate into existing technology, making it a turnkey experience for retailers – and customers – to enroll in the program."
eScrip and its parent company Loyalty Lane were acquired by Givex, a global leader in omnichannel processing of gift cards, loyalty, and digital merchandise credit, in February 2022. Givex has a global footprint of more than 115,000 merchant locations using at least one Givex service. Loyalty Lane has invested in refreshing the UI of eScrip, making it easier for shoppers, retailers and charities to engage in charitable giving.
"With Loyalty Lane and eScrip, Givex is well-positioned to continue embarking on our ambitious global growth strategy," said Don Gray, CEO of Givex. "Technology has continued to play a key role in the lives of customers across the globe, and most recently during the COVID-19 pandemic. eScrip utilizes technology to make fundraising for the local community as easy and seamless as possible for both customers and retailers."
Since 1999, eScrip has helped over 82,000 schools and nonprofit organizations earn more than $450 million for much needed programs and activities. Founded by Electronic Scrip, Inc., the vision was to establish relationships between commerce and community, and to support education and projects that benefit children.
Givex (TSX: GIVX) (OTCQX: GIVXF) is a global fintech company providing merchants with customer engagement, point of sale and payment solutions, all in a single platform. We are integrated with 1000+ technology partners, creating a fully end-to-end solution that delivers powerful customer insights. Our platform is used by some of the world's largest brands, comprising approximately 100,000+ active locations across more than 100 countries. Learn more at www.givex.com.
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Life sentence for man who raped, murdered aunt when he was 15 is unconstitutional, court rules
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a man who was sentenced to life in prison for a crime he committed when he was 15, with the court now saying the ruling was unconstitutional against a juvenile.
Riley Conner, 21, was sentenced to life in prison after admitting to the 2016 rape and murder of his own aunt. However, the state’s Supreme Court now says due to his young age at the time of the crime, coupled with his troubled upbringing, that the punishment was too severe.
Court records show that Conner knocked on his aunt’s trailer door in March 2016 and convinced her to come outside before raping her and then killing her by hitting her with a shovel. He hid her body in a wooded area about 100 yards away from her home.
Records show that Conner’s first known run-in with police was the week before the murder, when he was charged with breaking into a grocery stole to steal cigarettes. He was scheduled to see a juvenile court counselor for stealing on the day he murdered his aunt.
Prior to the crimes, Conner had a troubled childhood. His parents were in and out of prison since he was a young child, and court records say they were both addicted to cocaine.
Conner grew up in a crime-ridden area of Tabor City where he was shuffled between extended family members, often being exposed to drugs and prostitution with little adult supervision.
A family member testified that Conner’s “mother and father [were] constantly in and out of his life. They were not by [any] means anywhere close to being stable parents. They rejected [defendant] time and time again.” His parents missed most of his early birthday celebrations, and Conner was ridiculed at school because classmates knew his parents were drug addicts.
Conner started to use marijuana when he was 9 and began drinking alcohol on a regular basis when he was 11. He also began taking Xanax to get high, and by age 12, he was sexually active. He was expelled from multiple schools and stopped attending school altogether in sixth grade.
The Supreme Court’s decision called Conner a “free agent” in his childhood.
“Defendant was supposed to be home schooled by his grandmother, but in actuality, defendant was a ‘free agent.’ He spent his days at an abandoned trailer on Savannah Road ‘to hang out and do drugs’ with his older cousin... a very negative role model... [who] sold heroin, methamphetamine, and pills,.. and regularly and illegally provided drugs to defendant,” the State Supreme Court decision reads.
By 13, Conner was diagnosed with frontal lobe epilepsy, which he was sporadically medicated for. He began to use opiates at 13 and heroin by 14.
Later in the week following his aunt’s murder, Conner’s seizures became so severe he had to be hospitalized. A doctor found the “seizures are associated with psychiatric agitation” and that significant behavioral changes “could well be due to uncontrolled frontal seizures.” Another doctor noted that “frontal lobe epilepsy may affect a patient’s ability to regulate his emotions and prevents a patient from getting adequate sleep.” Before being released from the hospital, Conner was physically assaulted by his mother, resulting in a complaint being filed with the Department of Social Services.
After his release from the hospital, Conner was questioned by law enforcement about his aunt’s murder. He first blamed her sexual assault and death on the older cousin known to give him drugs, but later admitted he had also raped her and helped hide her body. He was arrested for murder on March 30, 2016.
Nearly three years later, as part of a plea deal with the state, Conner pled guilty to first-degree rape and first-degree murder.
Conner filed a motion with the court arguing that a sentence of life without parole would be unconstitutional because he was a juvenile, but the court denied that motion. He was then sentenced to life in prison with the possibility for parole after 25 years, and another 20 years for the rape charge, to be served at the conclusion of his murder sentence.
Under that structure, Conner would be 60 years old before he first became eligible to be considered for parole.
Superior Court Judge Michael Stone overruled defense counsel’s objection that the two consecutive sentences were effectively a sentence of life without parole, in violation of the eighth amendment of the U.S. Constitution’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.
In recent years, the courts have been taking a fresh look at the eighth amendment as it applies to juveniles.
Conner’s case will now go back to the lower court for a resentencing hearing to address the Supreme Court’s concerns.
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Nearly All (95%) Think the Solution Is Customizable, Branded Templates; a Quarter (25%) Say It Would Be "Life Changing"
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic designers spend significant time managing small tweaks, like swapping headlines, dates or images. These requests often distract them from bigger design projects while stifling their productivity, according to a study of 300 professional graphic designers conducted by Santa Cruz Software.
According to the study, 89% say they get blamed for poor sales performance. Further, 24% of designers say they get blamed "all the time."
The solution to this problem, in the opinion of the most respondents, is branded, customizable templates. Nearly all (95%) agreed that the design customization process would be easier with branded, customizable templates. A quarter (25%) of graphic designers even said that branded, customizable templates would be "life changing."
Nearly 65% of designers spend half their week or more making small tweaks, often at the request of sales and marketing departments. However, 55% of designers would rather spend 30+ hours weekly designing new materials. As a result, 57% have been forced to refuse design customization requests due to lack of time.
The departments that most often request materials are marketing (79%), sales (70%), business development (64%) and product development (62%). Most graphic designers work on Social Media Ads (70%), Banner Ads (65%), Posters (64%) and Event Fliers (63%).
An overwhelming majority (88%) of graphic designers say that a new design requires at least three revisions on average. Additionally, 42% say that new designs require six or more revisions. Because revisions and customizations can cause delay, 79% of designers have seen non-designers sidestep approval processes and customize materials without designer oversight, often resulting in mistakes. The most common mistakes that graphic designers report seeing include designs that are non brand compliant (48%), misleading claims (58%), informational mistakes (63%), spelling mistakes (60%) and unlicensed images (48%).
A branded, customizable template enables designers to create materials with most elements locked in place, which may include elements such as the logo, brand name and image. Other elements on the template can be customizable, for example the headline, date and description. This empowers non-designers to customize materials while maintaining brand compliance. Template portals like BrandingUI from Santa Cruz Software also include built-in approval processes so designers can review the final materials before they are published.
"The disconnect between graphic designers and the departments that they work with acts as a roadblock, especially for sales," said Mark Hilton, CEO of Santa Cruz Software. "We created BrandingUI to remove this roadblock, enabling sales and on-site marketing teams to make alterations to existing designs, while maintaining brand compliance. This empowers teams across an organization to have the flexibility to customize collateral for their specific needs while also giving graphic designers more time to design new materials, streamlining the entire design process."
Santa Cruz Software offers a suite of tools to connect Adobe applications to other Cloud Services, enabling teams to collaborate seamlessly on projects without ever leaving their applications. Enjoy simplified version control, easy asset search and seamless connection between your shared team assets. Santa Cruz Software features are designed to streamline brand compliance, empower collaboration between teams and increase productivity. Our solutions range from integratable Dynamic Templates based upon Adobe InDesign (PrintUI), DAM connectors for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects (LinkrUI), and turnkey collateral/campaign portals (BrandingUI). For more information, visit the Santa Cruz Software website.
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MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - IOU FINANCIAL INC. ("IOU Financial" or the "Company") (TSXV: IOU), a leading online lender to small businesses (IOUFinancial.com), announced today the grant of options pursuant to its Stock Option Plan.
The Company granted options entitling its senior officers, directors, and certain managers and consultants to acquire up to an aggregate of 2,650,000 Common Shares of the Corporation ("Shares") at an exercise price of $0.16. These options have a term of five years from the date of grant with one-third (1/3) vesting immediately and one-third (1/3) which will vest on each of the first and second anniversaries of the date of grant.
IOU Financial Inc. is a wholesale lender that provides quick and easy access to growth capital to small businesses through a network of preferred brokers across the US and Canada. Built on its proprietary IOU360 technology platform that connects underwriters, merchants and brokers in real time, IOU Financial has become a trusted alternative to banks by originating over US$1 billion in loans to fund small business growth since 2009. IOU was named one of the 50 Best Places to Work in Fintech for 2022 by American Banker and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol IOU (TSXV: IOU), and on the US OTC markets as IOUFF. To learn more about IOU Financial's corporate history, financial products, or to join our broker network please visit www.IOUFinancial.com.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Main Street Receives BBB- Rating with Stable Outlook
HOUSTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that Fitch Ratings, Inc. ("Fitch") has assigned Main Street an investment grade credit and corporate rating of BBB- with a stable outlook. Factors cited by Fitch in support of its rating include Main Street's portfolio focus on senior debt investments, strong portfolio diversification, solid track record in credit and equity investments, above-average asset coverage cushion, consistent operating performance, experienced management team and strong funding flexibility with demonstrated access to the public debt and equity markets.
"We are extremely pleased with the investment grade rating assigned to us by Fitch, which is a positive reflection of our unique investment strategy, strong management team and investment underwriting and monitoring processes and the favorable credit quality and investment performance of our portfolio," said Dwayne L. Hyzak, Main Street's Chief Executive Officer.
Fitch stated that its stable outlook for its rating reflects its expectation that Main Street will maintain a relatively consistent portfolio mix between first lien debt and equity investments, along with consistent core earnings generation, solid asset quality, adequate asset coverage cushion and satisfactory level of unsecured funding.
ABOUT MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORPORATION
Main Street (www.mainstcapital.com) is a principal investment firm that primarily provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies. Main Street's portfolio investments are typically made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse industry sectors. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides "one stop" financing alternatives within its lower middle market investment strategy. Main Street's lower middle market companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million. Main Street's private loan and middle market debt investments are made in businesses that are generally larger in size than its lower middle market portfolio companies.
Main Street, through its wholly owned portfolio company MSC Adviser I, LLC ("MSC Adviser"), also maintains an asset management business through which it manages investments for external parties. MSC Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Any such statements other than statements of historical fact are likely to be affected by other unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under Main Street's control, and that Main Street may or may not have considered; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual performance and results could vary materially from these estimates and projections of the future as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Main Street's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such statements speak only as of the time when made and are based on information available to Main Street as of the date hereof and are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Main Street assumes no obligation to revise or update any such statement now or in the future.
Main Street Capital Corporation
Dwayne L. Hyzak, CEO, dhyzak@mainstcapital.com
Jesse E. Morris, CFO and COO, jmorris@mainstcapital.com
713-350-6000
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Ken Dennard | ken@dennardlascar.com
Zach Vaughan | zvaughan@dennardlascar.com
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