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US allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer’s COVID pill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
The Food and Drug Administration said pharmacists can begin screening patients to see if they are eligible for Paxlovid and then prescribe the medication, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19. Previously only physicians could prescribe the antiviral drug.
The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again, though they remain near their lowest levels since the coronavirus outbreak began in 2020.
Biden administration officials have expressed frustration that several hundred Americans continue to die of COVID-19 daily, despite the availability of vaccines and treatments.
Administration officials have been working for months to increase access to Paxlovid, opening thousands of sites where patients who test positive can fill a prescription for Paxlovid. The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which must be used early to be effective.
“Since Paxlovid must be taken within five days after symptoms begin, authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid could expand access to timely treatment,” FDA drug center director Patrizia Cavazzoni, said in a statement.
Still, use could be limited by paperwork requirements. Patients are expected to bring their recent health records— including blood tests — and a list of their current medications so pharmacists can check for health conditions and medications that can negatively interact with Paxlovid. As an alternative, pharmacists can consult with the patient’s doctor.
Paxlovid is intended for people with COVID-19 who are more likely to become seriously ill. That includes older people and those with other health issues like heart disease, obesity, cancer or diabetes that make them more vulnerable. It isn’t recommended for patients with severe kidney or liver problems. A course of treatment is three pills twice a day for five days.
The FDA authorized Paxlovid last December for ages 12 and up based on results showing it reduced hospitalizations and deaths by nearly 90% among unvaccinated patients most likely to get severe disease. The drug has shown less impressive results in patients who already have vaccine protection and some physicians have reported cases of COVID-19 symptoms returning after treatment with the drug.
Expanding the test-to-treat program to include pharmacists could add thousands of additional options for patients. The two biggest U.S. drugstore chains — CVS Health and Walgreens — run around 19,000 locations combined.
CVS Health already provides COVID-19 care at 1,100 clinic locations inside drugstores.
There also are nearly 19,400 independent pharmacies not tied to a big chain, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Pharmacist Michele Belcher said ahead of the announcement that she hoped to be able to test customers for COVID-19 and offer the pill because there is a shortage of primary care doctors in her community, the small, southwestern Oregon city of Grants Pass.
Belcher said she worries that some people may have a hard time getting a doctor’s appointment for a prescription during the narrow window to start the pill.
Belcher, owner of the independent Grants Pass Pharmacy, said she used to test and treat for COVID-19 using injectable drugs that are no longer as effective.
Her pharmacy routinely checks for potentially harmful interactions with other drugs a patient may be taking, she said.
“Pharmacists are the drug experts,” she said. “That’s something we do every day, all day, make sure there are no interactions with any medications.”
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Murphy reported from Indianapolis.
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Building on a decade of research, the program will develop next-generation probiotics and therapeutics to modulate the gut microbiota to target areas like anxiety, depression and mental well-being
LOS ANGELES and BOSTON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seed Health, a microbiome science company, and Axial Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced a joint development program targeting the microbiome-gut-brain axis for mental health, with the potential to impact well-being in areas like anxiety, depression and stress response. The program builds on the work of Axial co-founder and Board Member and Seed Health Board Member Dr. Sarkis Mazmanian, whose California Institute of Technology (Caltech) lab first discovered the critical contributions of intestinal microbes and microbial metabolites in neuropsychiatric conditions. With joint expertise across discovery, mechanistic validation, microbial fermentation, scale-up, clinical research and commercialization, the program is uniquely positioned to transform the current paradigm of treatment in mental health.
In the past fifteen years, the gut microbiome has emerged as one of the critical regulators of brain function. Known as the gut-brain axis (or, more specifically, the microbiome-gut-brain axis), this bidirectional line of communication impacts the central nervous system and, in turn, mood, cognition, and motor and autonomic activity. Dr. Mazmanian's lab was the first to discover that molecular signals from gut bacteria can profoundly influence anxiety behavior. More recently, a study published in Nature from the Sarkis Mazmanian Lab revealed that specific microbes alone can modulate neuronal activity in the hypothalamus to reduce levels of the stress hormone corticosterone (known in humans as cortisol) and regulate social behaviors.
"Until recently, we've lacked clarity into how the gut microbiome regulates emotions and impacts complex behaviors," explained Dr. Mazmanian, PhD., Luis & Nelly Soux Professor of Microbiology in the Division of Biology & Biological Engineering at Caltech." A growing body of research is advancing understanding of the gut-brain axis and revealing the potential for microbial innovations to maintain or even improve mental well-being. The collaboration between Seed Health and Axial Therapeutics will translate this breakthrough research into novel probiotics and living medicines for a range of cognitive and neuropsychiatric outcomes."
The development program will be overseen by Seed Health Co-founder and Co-CEO Raja Dhir and recently-appointed Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) Dr. Dirk Gevers, former Head of J&J's Janssen Human Microbiome Institute.
"The work of Dr. Mazmanian and the Axial team brings us to a critical inflection point in gut-brain research, unlocking insights that allow movement beyond correlation to causation," stated Dr. Gevers. "We now have the human-centric data defining the gut-mediated mechanisms that influence behavior. At the same time, we reveal the potential to harness specific bacterial strains to repress the metabolites implicated in a range of neurological applications."
"Axial was founded to help realize the potential of the gut-brain axis as a new framework for the treatment of mental health and neurological conditions. This collaboration with Seed Health complements our existing work in small molecule therapies and expands the application of our research and opportunity for impact," said Stewart Campbell, CEO of Axial Therapeutics. "Our deep expertise in this field, combined with Seed's impressive work in microbiome and product innovation, solidifies a powerful force in gut-brain development."
"The gut-brain connection and the resulting commercialization is an area where evangelism has largely outpaced the data. The emergence of 'psychobiotics,' for example, while often not evidence-based, is evidence of the growing willingness and hope for new interventions," explained Ara Katz, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Seed Health. "Existing treatments do not consider nor target the underlying role of the gut microbiome. This disruptive approach unlocks a promising future for the millions who experience and suffer from a range of mental health conditions and disorders."
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Seed Health is a microbiome science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and living medicines to impact human and planetary health. Founded to realize the potential of microbes, our platform enables the translation of breakthrough science across a portfolio encompassing both indication-specific and preventive applications for gastrointestinal and digestive health, women's health, skin and oral care, pediatrics, mental health, metabolic function and nutrition. Our consumer innovations are commercialized under Seed® with a mission to bring much-needed precision, efficacy, education, and perspective-shifting science communication to the global category of probiotics. Environmental research is conducted under SeedLabs, which was founded to develop novel bacterial interventions to enhance biodiversity and restore ecosystems impacted by human activity.
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About Axial Therapeutics
Axial Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of gut-restricted, small molecule therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company is leveraging its expertise in the gut-brain axis and its unique drug development platform to advance novel therapies that have the potential to transform the treatment paradigm in neurodegenerative diseases.
About Dr. Sarkis Mazmanian
Dr. Sarkis K. Mazmanian is leading research into how the gut microbiome impacts and communicates with the immune and nervous systems. His work is specifically focused on how the two-way internal communication highway known as the "gut-brain axis" influences complex diseases of the brain, such as Parkinson's, autism and Alzheimer's diseases. Sarkis has received numerous awards including the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" award and Discover Magazine's "Best Brains in Science." Currently the Luis & Nelly Soux Professor of Microbiology in the Division of Biology and Biological Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Sarkis is also a member of Seed Health's Scientific Board, founder of three biotech companies, and the proud mentor of countless students and postdoctoral fellows who have gone on to successful independent careers in medicine, industry, and academia.
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THOMASVILLE – The Thomasville Police Department announced the launch of a new website that gives people who use social networks and mobile devices an easier, more effective way to help fight crime and stay informed.
The new website was developed in partnership with Crimewatch Technologies and is part of the Crimewatch Network (crimewatch.net), providing an online tool for direct public access.
“Our new website enhances opportunities to communicate with the public by streamlining crime and public safety information,” Thomasville Police Chief John Letteney, said in a news release. “Information can be shared across multiple platforms to facilitate communication and engage with citizens.”
The new website provides opportunities to:
· Sign up for a free account to receive e-mail alerts regarding crime committed in certain areas;
· Submit a tip to local law enforcement;
· View recent arrests and “most wanted” lists;
· Register camera and alarm systems;
· Share information with others through social media;
· Get connected with resources and services.
The new Thomasville Police Department website can be found at ThomasvillePoliceGA.org or accessed through Thomasville.org, the city of Thomasville’s website. The Crimewatch mobile app can also be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Android App Store.
“The addition of the mobile app allows for quick reporting of law enforcement information in case you’re away from a desktop computer and see something happening that needs reporting,” Thomasville Police Department Cpl. Crystal Parker said.
Parker and other Thomasville Police Department staff have been working since January on the new website launch to ensure it provides the most up-to-date information for the community. For more information, visit ThomasvillePoliceGA.org or contact (229) 227-3249.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen clashed Wednesday night in a TV debate that laid bare their differences, as they prepare to face off in the presidential runoff Sunday.
The centrist incumbent beat a familiar tune of heavy investment in French industry and an uncompromising commitment to the European Union. Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Rally party, cast herself as the voice of a public struggling with a cost-of-living crisis.
Le Pen, who lost to Macron in the 2017 runoff, said she was "obliged to be the spokesperson of the people" and promised to be "the president of sovereignty."
"My absolute priority of the next five years is to give French people back their money," she said, repeating her campaign pledge to lower the VAT (value-added tax) on energy and fuel.
The candidates' relations with Russia sparked a fiery exchange during the almost three-hour debate broadcast on TF1 and France 2, with Macron highlighting a loan to a Russian bank that Le Pen's party is still repaying.
"You're not speaking to other leaders, you're speaking to your banker when you're talking to Russia. That's the problem Mrs. Le Pen," he said.
Le Pen has long been a vocal admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin, now considered a pariah in the West due to his unprovoked assault on Ukraine. Le Pen visited the Russian strongman during her 2017 presidential campaign, but this time around, she was forced to scrap a promotional leaflet with a photo of her and Putin taken during that trip.
Le Pen's previous aversion to NATO -- she once vowed to pull France from the alliance -- could also be a liability as recent polls show most people surveyed support France's involvement.
On Ukraine, Le Pen roundly supported her opponent's material support for the country as well as sanctions against Russia -- except for a ban on Russian oil and gas imports.
"I don't think it's the right method, that's not what in reality will hurt Russia. And above all that will do enormous hurt to the French people," she said.
Macron added that Russia was pursuing a "suicidal" course of action in Ukraine, though he has declined to label Moscow's actions in the country as "genocide," prompting an invitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to come and see the evidence for himself.
Out of touch?
Throughout the debate, Le Pen portrayed Macron as a leader out of touch with voters, claiming he was ignorant of the suffering of health care workers before Covid-19, as he promised more investment in health care.
Elsewhere, Le Pen labeled Macron a "climate hypocrite" for following climate policies, such as encouraging consumers to buy electric cars, that she said were financially out of reach for many French people.
"We must have an (energy) transition but that must be, with time, much slower than what we are imposing on French people to allow them to deal with it," Le Pen said.
Macron's stubborn defense of France's commitment to the European Union was also a hot topic in the debate.
The President argued that the European Union works in France's favor, particularly when faced with markets like those of the US and China, whose populations far outstrip its own.
"It's there that Europe is useful for us. When Google comes and attacks us in our market, who comes and helps us? Europe. And when these big groups don't pay their taxes in our countries, what allows us to fight back? Europe."
Le Pen, who in the 2017 election called for a French exit from the EU, has softened her stance, promising reform of the bloc and an "alliance of nations."
Le Pen also returned to one of her centerpiece policies: banning the wearing of hijabs in public.
"I think that the headscarf is a uniform imposed by the Islamists," she said. "I think that the great majority of the women who wear one can't do otherwise in reality, even if they don't dare say so."
Macron accused her of creating a "system of equivalence" among Islamism, terrorism and foreigners that would "create civil war."
The contest between Macron and Le Pen is expected to be a close one.
Candidates are not allowed to campaign the day before the vote, or on election day itself, and the media will be subject to strict reporting restrictions from the day before the election until polls close at 8 p.m. Sunday in France.
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XUZHOU, China, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG (SHE:000425) has obtained the first "green license" in China's construction crane sector in May for its XCT25PHEV hybrid crane, which is the first "true hybrid" model in the world. It was developed over the course of five years and underwent another two years of testing and optimization, and the model has also taken a major step towards scale production.
Adhering to China's "dual carbon" goals, the construction machinery industry is at the turning point for making the new energy transition and transformation, especially in the crane sector that produces heavy load, super power and mobile cranes. XCMG, a leader of the global crane market, has realized 100 percent domestic R&D and production of cranes under 300 tons, and the group also has strong industrial base, that one out of every three cranes in the world is manufactured by XCMG.
The XCT25PHEV made its debut in 2020 at bauma China as the only truck crane with hybrid technology and can operate with pure electric power, switching freely among the four modes of hybrid, electric, fuel and plugged in. It's also the first crane to obtain green license.
On May 29, XCMG has sent off nearly 100 units of new energy trucks to South America, the model is the world's first pure electric rigid dump truck, equipped with high energy density lithium iron phosphate battery that provides the power to reach 525/700kWh, achieving fast charging and discharging, long cruising range and high level of safety and reliability. It's designed to efficiently solve the pain points of South American mines including high carbon emission, short cruising range and low safety factor.
To further advance its sustainable strategy for green, low carbon and intelligent new infrastructure, XCMG has recently signed a framework agreement for strategic cooperation with Shudao Investment Group, joining hands to carry out comprehensive and in-depth cooperation in the fields of new energy construction machinery development, unmanned construction site management, intelligent mines and highway construction and maintenance.
XCMG and Shudao will explore and accelerate green and intelligent manufacturing, focus on industrial transformation and upgrade as well as cultivating talents to push forward new digital infrastructure development.
Lu Chuan, President of XCMG, noted that in 2021, XCMG carried out 20 electrification projects and designed electric excavators, loaders, forklifts, aerial work platforms and plug-in products.
"XCMG is vigorously laying out the development for electronic control, battery and electric drive technologies, with sizable total investment especially going into the R&D." said Lu. "We're focusing on energy-saving design for electric drive system, high-efficiency status evaluation for battery pack and more, and has independently developed 17 serialized electric drive core components in three categories, and all of them have been industrialized. The goal is to have 25 percent of the revenue from new energy products by 2027 and 35 percent in 2030."
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Over-subscribed round to support Phase2a clinical trial in atopic dermatitis
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alphyn Biologics, a clinical-stage dermatology company developing first-in-class multi-target therapeutics, announced today that it is has closed a Series A financing round of approximately $3.3 million. The over-subscribed round was led by Queen City Angels, with participation from the Angel Physicians Fund and Serial Stage Venture Partners.
Alphyn has raised approximately $6.7 million to date, including a seed round of more than $1 million, and a second round of more than $2 million. Participants in previous rounds include family office investment funds, a corporate fund, and professional high-net-worth investors.
The Series A financing will support the Phase2a clinical trial of AB-101a, Alphyn's lead candidate for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common form of eczema. AB-101a is anticipated to be the first AD treatment with the unique ability to target the disease's bacterial and immune system components. It has the potential to treat both infected and non-infected AD effectively and is being studied for use in pediatrics, starting at age two, as well as in adult populations.
"Current atopic dermatitis treatments are plagued with numerous safety and side effect problems. They frequently fail to address all the contributors to the disease," said Tony Shipley, chair and co-fund manager of Queen City Angels. "AB-101a is urgently needed in the dermatology market, and we look forward to working with Alphyn to advance its technology through clinical trials and ultimately improve the lives of the millions of AD suffers."
AB-101a, a non-steroidal, is in development to treat the inflammation, itch, and uniquely the bacterial causes commonly associated with AD, including infection. AB-101a targets common bacteria such as Staph and highly drug-resistant methicillin-resistant Staph (MRSA) that worsen AD and prevent its healing. These attributes, combined with its expected strong safety and very low side-effect profile, could make AB-101a the 'drug of choice' for physicians and patients. As a "4-in-1" solution, AB-101a would enable AD to be treated with a single therapeutic rather than multiple drugs. Significantly, AB-101a's strong safety profile has allowed Alphyn to move directly into Phase 2a clinical trials shortening the approval process and saving the company millions of dollars.
"We are honored and thrilled to close this round having passed the rigorous due diligence processes of three professional investment funds that understand the urgent need for a safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment for AD," said Alphyn CEO Neal Koller. "This financing allows us to begin an accelerated global multi-center clinical trial program to support a New Drug Application with the FDA and other national health authorities."
ABOUT ALPHYN BIOLOGICS
Alphyn Biologics is a clinical-stage dermatology company developing first-in-class multi-target therapeutics for severe and prevalent skin diseases based on its AB-101 platform. Its lead product candidate, AB-101a, is a topical treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common form of eczema, currently in a Phase 2a clinical trial. AB-101a has demonstrated a strong safety profile and is in development to uniquely target AD's bacterial and immune system components, making it ideal for treating infected and non-infected AD. Alphyn's AB-101 platform has multiple bioactive compounds and, therefore, multiple mechanisms of action to support a robust pipeline of dermatologic therapeutics with potential safety, efficacy, and regulatory marketing authorization advantages. Alphyn is based in Annapolis, Maryland, and Cincinnati, Ohio, and has a wholly owned subsidiary in Australia. The company became operational in 2020 and has raised approximately $6.7 million.
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Company makes bulletproof bookshelves to protect students during school shootings
Published: Jun. 8, 2022 at 11:38 AM EDT|Updated: moments ago
ATLANTA (WXIA) - A company out of Atlanta is making bulletproof bookcases designed to protect students during a school shooting.
The bookshelves are real shelves, but they also have a layer of Kevlar along the back and sides.
Not only is it bulletproof, but it could keep a gunman from getting into a classroom.
The CEO of ProtectED Solutions says once there’s a lockdown or an alert, it only takes a teacher or students a few seconds to pull it out from the wall, line it up, and lock it into place to blockade the classroom’s door.
The bookshelves are already being used in schools in New Jersey.
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Mariupol steel mill battle rages as Ukraine repels attacks
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Heavy fighting raged Thursday at the shattered steel plant in Mariupol as Russian forces attempted to finish off the city’s last-ditch defenders and complete the capture of the strategically vital port.
The bloody battle came amid growing suspicions that President Vladimir Putin wants to present the Russian people with a major success — or announce an escalation of the war — in time for Victory Day on Monday. That is the biggest patriotic holiday on the Russian calendar, marking the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany.
Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters, by the Russians’ estimate in recent weeks, were holed up in the tunnels and bunkers under the sprawling Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, the last pocket of resistance in a city largely reduced to rubble over the past two months. A few hundred civilians were also believed trapped there.
Capt. Sviatoslav Palamar, who as deputy commander of Ukraine’s Azov Regiment led defenders inside the mill, told Ukrainian Channel 24 that Russian troops were inside the plant for a third day and were meeting fierce resistance.
“Heavy fighting is underway,” Palamar said.
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In a video posted online late Wednesday, Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry, said the Russians managed to get inside with the help of an electrician who knew the layout.
“He showed them the underground tunnels which are leading to the factory,” Gerashchenko said. “Yesterday, the Russians started storming these tunnels, using the information they received from the betrayer.”
The Kremlin denied its troops were storming the plant.
Mariupol’s fall would be a major success for Moscow, depriving Ukraine of a vital port, allowing Russia to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, and freeing up troops to fight elsewhere in the Donbas, the eastern industrial region that the Kremlin says is now its chief objective.
Palamar pleaded with the world to pressure Russia into allowing more civilians to be rescued from the steelworks along with wounded troops. About 100 civilians were evacuated over the weekend.
“Wounded soldiers are dying in agony due to the lack of proper treatment,” he said via video.
The Kremlin has demanded the fighters surrender. They have refused. Russia has also accused them of preventing the civilians from leaving.
Meanwhile, 10 weeks into the devastating war, Ukraine’s military claimed it recaptured some areas in the south and repelled other attacks in the east, further frustrating Putin’s ambitions after his abortive attempt to seize Kyiv.
Ukrainian and Russian forces are fighting village by village, as Moscow struggles to gain momentum in the Donbas.
Some analysts have suggested Putin may use Victory Day to expand what he calls the “special military operation” and declare all-out war. That would allow the Russian leader to introduce martial law and mobilize reservists to make up for significant troop losses. The Kremlin has dismissed such speculation.
Ahead of Victory Day, the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, a key transit point for evacuees from Mariupol, announced a curfew from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning. Over the course of the war, similar long curfews have been put in place in other Ukrainian cities for fear of attacks.
The mayor of the western Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk urged residents to leave for the countryside over the long holiday weekend and warned them not to gather in public places.
In other developments, Belarus’ authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, defended Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in an interview with The Associated Press but said he didn’t expect the conflict to “drag on this way.”
Lukashenko, whose country was used by the Russians as a launch pad for the invasion, said Moscow had to act because Kyiv was “provoking” Russia.
But in the interview, in which he seemed to direct his comments to the West, he created some distance between himself and the Kremlin, repeatedly calling for an end to the conflict and referring to it as a “war” — a term Moscow refuses to use.
Mariupol, which had a prewar population of over 400,000, has come to symbolize the misery inflicted by the war. The siege of the city has trapped perhaps 100,000 civilians with little food, water, medicine or heat.
As the battle raged there, Russian forces shelled elsewhere in the Donbas and kept up their bombardment of railroad stations and other supply-line targets across the country to try to disrupt the supply of Western arms, which have been critical to Ukraine’s defense.
Ukrainian forces said they made some gains on the border of the southern regions of Kherson and Mykolaiv and repelled 11 Russian attacks in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions that make up the Donbas.
Five people were killed and at least 25 wounded in shelling of cities in the Donbas over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian officials said. The attacks damaged houses and a school.
The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said that Ukrainian forces “have largely stalled Russian advances in eastern Ukraine,” and intensified Russian airstrikes on transportation infrastructure in the western part of the country have failed to stop Western aid shipments to Ukraine.
With the challenge of mine-clearing and rebuilding after the war in mind, Zelenskyy announced the launch of a global fundraising platform called United24.
At the same time, Poland hosted an international donor conference that raised $6.5 billion in humanitarian aid. The gathering was attended by prime ministers and ambassadors from many European countries, as well as representatives of nations farther afield and some businesses.
In addition, a Ukrainian cabinet body began to develop proposals for a comprehensive postwar reconstruction plan, while Zelenskyy also urged Western allies to put forward a program similar to the post-World War II Marshall Plan plan to help Ukraine rebuild.
Belarus announced the start of military exercises Wednesday, stirring fears that the Russian ally might jump into the war. Britain’s Defense Ministry said that it does not believe the drills pose any immediate threat to Ukraine but that they could be used to tie down Ukrainian forces in the north and prevent them from joining the battle for the Donbas.
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Anna reported from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists Yesica Fisch in Zaporizhzhia, Inna Varenytsia and David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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- Uliledlimab appears safe and well-tolerated as a monotherapy and a combination therapy with toripalimab with no dose limiting toxicity
- Encouraging efficacy signals were observed in a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patient cohort
- Results indicate CD73 expression correlates with clinical response as a potential predictive biomarker
- Company aims to initiate Phase 3 study in NSCLC in 2023
- The Company will host investors call on Friday, May 27 at 8 a.m. ET
SHANGHAI and GAITHERSBURG, MD., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I-Mab (the "Company") (Nasdaq" IMAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel biologics, today announced preliminary data of its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT04322006) with uliledlimab (also known as TJD5, or TJ004309), a differentiated CD73 antibody, and its global clinical development plan.
At the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, preliminary results through December 2021 from an ongoing Phase 2 clinical study of uliledlimab in combination with toripalimab (TUOYI®) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were released.[1] These results were largely consistent with those observed in Phase 1 clinical trial in relation to favorable drug safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) profile of ulilelimab. Uliledlimab appears safe and well-tolerated up to the highest doses tested at 30 mg/kg Q3W, as a monotherapy and a combination therapy with toripalimab with no dose limiting toxicity (DLT). Uliledlimab exhibited a linear PK profile at doses ≥5mg/kg and a dose-dependent receptor occupancy with no "hook effect", where the antibody loses its effectiveness at high concentrations.
The most updated Phase 2 data are summarized as follows with the new data cutoff of March 29, 2022. Among three NSCLC patient cohorts who were under different treatment settings, clinical response varied. The highest response rates were observed in the patient cohort with advanced NSCLC (mostly stage 4 disease) who were previously ineligible for standard of care, while the other two cohorts with advanced NSCLC who were heavily treated showed a lower clinical response. Among 19 efficacy evaluable patients from this cohort, 5 partial responses (5 PR, overall response rate [ORR]=26%) and 9 stable disease (9 SD, disease control rate [DCR] =73.7%) were observed. Approximately 80% patients in this cohort showed low PD-L1 expression in baseline tumor samples (tumor proportion score [TPS] 1-49% or TPS<1%) who were considered less responsive to a checkpoint inhibitor therapy as demonstrated in KEYNOTE-042 (ORR=16.9% for patient with PD-L1 TPS 1-49%)[2]. Noticeably, the clinical response observed in this patient cohort displayed a correlation with CD73 expression in tumors. High CD73 expression (≥35% expression level in tumor cells or immune cells) was found in 4/5 PRs with a mean value of 53.4%, 4/9 SDs with a mean value of 30.5% and none in the 5 remaining patients with a mean value of 19.2% who progressed on the treatment. The clinical data continue to mature.
"The data represent a step forward for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer patients. To date, uliledlimab has shown a favorable safety profile and positive anti-tumor activity in lung cancer patients, particularly in those patients with a higher baseline CD73 expression," said Professor Yi-Long Wu, Principal Investigator of the study and Professor of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences and Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute. "While the study is ongoing and we are analyzing the data as they mature, we are extremely encouraged by these results and the clinical benefits that uliledlimab may offer to cancer patients."
This Phase 2 clinical trial is still ongoing with patients on-study for continued treatment and follow-up evaluation. The Company plans to expand the study with the aim to focus on the selected NSCLC patient cohort for further evaluation of treatment efficacy as well as the role of CD73 as a potential predictive biomarker. The future clinical development plan of uliledlimab includes a Phase 3 registrational clinical trial in patients with NSCLC to be expected next year if approved by the China National Medical Products Administration and another clinical trial in the United States in other selected cancer types and beyond combination with PD-1/PD-L1 therapy in the next 12 months.
"The latest data readout, although preliminary, gives hope to those lung cancer patients who often do not benefit from the currently available treatments," said Dr. Andrew Zhu, President of I-Mab. "We are excited by uliledlimab's potential as a best-in-class CD73 antibody and the clinical results obtained so far have given us the confidence for further clinical development towards registration. We look forward to accelerating our clinical development plan in China and the U.S. with the goal to initiate a registrational clinical study soon."
Uliledlimab is a differentiated CD73 antibody that is designed to avoid a "hook effect" seen in other clinical stage CD73 antibodies. This differentiated property is enabled through uliledlimab's novel C-terminus epitope and its associated intra-dimer binding mode, leading to a favorable PK and PD relationship as confirmed in both Phase 1 and the ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials.
In a Phase 1 clinical trial of uliledlimab in combination with atezolizumab (Tecentriq®), uliledlimab was well tolerated with encouraging efficacy signals in heavily treated cancer patients (ORR=23%, DCR=46%) as presented at ASCO 2021[3]. Recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) was determined at 20 mg/kg, Q3W and there was a potential correlation between high tumoral expression of CD73 and the observed clinical response.
The Company will host an investor conference call to provide an in-depth clinical data analysis at 8 a.m. Eastern Time on May 27, 2022. Details for the conference call are as follows:
Meeting URL: https://i-mabbiopharma.zoom.us/j/84961586624?pwd=TVQ0SUtyMUl6d2dZbHgybGVScGwvUT09
Meeting ID: 849 6158 6624
Password: 160619
About Uliledlimab (TJD5)
Uliledlimab (TJD5) is a differentiated, humanized antibody against CD73, an ecto-enzyme expressed on stromal cells and tumors that converts extracellular adenosine monophosphate (AMP) to adenosine. Adenosine in turn binds to adenosine receptors on relevant immune cells and inhibits anti-tumor immune responses in tumor microenvironment. Uliledlimab is expected to offer clinical benefit by suppressing tumor growth in concert with checkpoint therapies such as PD-(L)1 antibodies. Uliledlimab is effective in anti-tumor activities through a unique intra-dimer binding, leading to differentiated and favorable functional properties as evident in preclinical studies.
About I-Mab
I-Mab (Nasdaq: IMAB) is an innovation-driven global biopharma company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel and highly differentiated biologics for immuno-oncology diseases. The Company's mission is to bring transformational medicines to patients around the world through innovation. I-Mab's globally competitive pipeline of more than 20 clinical and preclinical-stage drug candidates is driven by its internal discovery and global partnerships for in-licensing, based on the Company's Fast-to-Proof-of-Concept and Fast-to-Market development strategies. The Company is progressing from a clinical-stage biotech company into an innovative global specialty biopharmaceutical company with cutting-edge R&D capabilities, a world-class GMP manufacturing facility, and commercial capability. I-Mab has established its global footprint in Shanghai (headquarters), Beijing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Lishui and Hong Kong in China, and Maryland and San Diego in the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.i-mabbiopharma.com and follow I-Mab on LinkedIn, Twitter, and WeChat.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including statements regarding data from the uliledlimab (TJD5) clinical trials, the potential implications of clinical data for patients, and I-Mab's advancement of, and anticipated clinical development, regulatory milestones and commercialization of uliledlimab (TJD5). Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including but not limited to I-Mab's ability to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of its drug candidates; the clinical results for its drug candidates, which may not support further development or NDA/BLA approval; the content and timing of decisions made by the relevant regulatory authorities regarding regulatory approval of I-Mab's drug candidates; I-Mab's ability to achieve commercial success for its drug candidates, if approved; I-Mab's ability to obtain and maintain protection of intellectual property for its technology and drugs; I-Mab's reliance on third parties to conduct drug development, manufacturing and other services; I-Mab's limited operating history and I-Mab's ability to obtain additional funding for operations and to complete the development and commercialization of its drug candidates; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's clinical development, commercial and other operations, as well as those risks more fully discussed in the "Risk Factors" section in I-Mab's most recent annual report on Form 20-F, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in I-Mab's subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to I-Mab, and I-Mab undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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BEIJING, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first episode of season two of the China Daily series Youth Power, titled "One Country, two Systems, three Cheers", was broadcast online on June 30.
For the episode, Youth Power invited Gen Zers from the mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, offering their suggestions for the future of Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The Gen Zers who took part discussed childhood memories and identity and cultural differences relating to Hong Kong and the mainland. In doing so they found that their cultural roots are strong, meaning young people can be proud bearers of their cultural memories.
According to those who too part, young people from Hong Kong and the mainland not only share the same languages, but also have similar interests. For example, Cantonese songs, TV programs, Hong Kong stars and celebrities and other elements of Hong Kong pop culture are a common memory and love of Gen Zers. Gen Zers in Hong Kong and Macao also enjoy variety shows from the mainland.
Those in the program said they hoped people from both Hong Kong and the mainland would cherish their shared history and culture.
In addition to cultural bonds, Gen Zers in the Youth Power episode discussed the role that patriotic education should play in helping teenagers to form their attitudes and values.
"I think patriotic education is important," Huang Ernuo, raised in Hong Kong, said. Huang now works for Tsinghua University in Beijing after having graduated there. "If it doesn't happen in the education system, what would happen? Where do you get your information from? Media, which can easily be influenced by business and money."
Zhong Yutong, a graduate of Fudan University in Shanghai, talked of the essence of an education that cultivates a sense of identity and belonging. "(You need to know) where you came from, where your ancestors came from, where you're heading and what some of the values you want to hold to are."
Many young people from Hong Kong and Macao, including some of the Youth Power guests, have gained new perspectives by studying, working or setting up a business on the mainland.
Song Wei, a doctoral student at China University of Political Science and Law in Beijing, said that as a Macao citizen she is proud of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
"It is an important symbol of the vigorous development of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. In the context of the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong and Macao can benefit from integration and become part of diversified industries, which will further provide more possibilities for the development of teenagers."
Those who appeared on the program, having witnessed how Hong Kong and the mainland are linked economically, culturally, with personal exchanges and in other ways, said they looked forward to a more in-depth emotional bonding in the future.
Chen Simo, of Taiwan, said that when she was a child she had to travel through Hong Kong whenever she traveled to and from the mainland. Direct travel between the mainland and Taiwan was officially established in 2009, making two-way, comprehensive three direct links across the Taiwan Straits a reality.
Chen said she was keen to help strengthen ties between Taiwan and the mainland. "I sincerely hope that one day there will be many return flights between Taiwan and the mainland, making it as convenient for us to travel between Taiwan and the mainland as it is for us to travel between Hong Kong and the mainland."
Ye Xueying, 21, of Hong Kong, who has just graduated from Wuhan University with an undergraduate degree in Chinese classics, talked of her future plans, saying: "I'll just stick to my study of the Chinese classics. I hope people can realize history is a very important part, a collective memory for everyone This is how we get to build our sense of belonging."
Addressing Hong Kong people, she said: "I hope you know that antagonism does not solve anything, and hatred and hostility are not what we should pass on. I hope we can put aside (our differences) and be able to love each other. Please allow me the honor to introduce to you this wonderful place named Hong Kong. It's small, but it's big enough for dreams and love."
Li Wanrong, born in Hong Kong in 1997, said: "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is only 25 years old, the same as me. We still have a lot of opportunities. We will have time to grow up. We will also face difficulties and challenges."
Li, a graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, hopes to become a pediatrician. No matter what challenges or difficulties we face, the important thing is to remember why we set out on our individual journey and why we would like to press on, she said.
Those who appeared on the program said Hong Kong and the mainland have always been closely linked, despite the various tests they have faced. All those who took part, from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and the mainland, said they would work together to create a bright future. They hope that the next 25 years will be prosperous and smooth for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, they said.
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CAIRO (AP) — Sixteen rights groups on Monday urged Yemen’s Houthi rebels to end their siege of the country’s third-largest city.
The groups, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, said in a joint statement the Houthi blockade of Taiz has severely restricted freedom of movement and impeded the flow of essential goods, medicine, and humanitarian aid to the city’s residents.
“Houthi restrictions have forced civilians to use dangerous and poorly maintained mountain roads that are the only connection between Taiz city’s besieged population and the rest of the world,” said Michael Page, deputy Middle East and North Africa director at Human Rights Watch.
The Houthis have imposed a siege on the government-held Taiz, the capital of the province by the same name, since March 2016. The southwestern city of is the junction of two crucial highways: an east-west road leading to the coastal city of Mocha on the Red Sea, and another north-south, to Sanaa via Dhamar and Ibb provinces.
The joint statement said Houthi-manned checkpoints prevented residents from bringing in essential items such as fruit, vegetables, cooking gas, dialysis treatment packets, and oxygen cylinders. They also “unlawfully confiscated some of these items,” it said.
“The siege of Taiz has become nothing more than a card on the negotiating table,” said Radhya Al-Mutwakel Chairperson of Mwatana for Human Rights.
Reopening the roads of Taiz and other provinces are part of the U.N.-brokered truce between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government, which initially took effect earlier in April and extended twice till earlier September.
Several rounds of U.N.-facilitated negotiations in the Jordanian capital of Amman failed to produce an agreement to ease the Houthi blockade of Taiz. In July, the rebels have rejected a U.N. proposal of a gradual reopening of Taiz roads, according to the U.N. mission in Yemen.
The blockade is part of Yemen’s brutal civil war since 2014, when the Houthis seized Sanaa and much of northern Yemen and forced the government into exile. A Saudi-led coalition entered the war in early 2015 to try restore the internationally recognized government to power.
The conflict has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and over the years turned into a regional proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. More than 150,000 people have been killed, including over 14,500 civilians. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-rights-groups-urge-yemens-houthis-to-end-taiz-blockade/ | 2022-08-30T04:41:05Z |
Is Northern California next for water conservation rules?
By Madisen Keavy
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SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — An unprecedented step was made in Southern California on Tuesday, as a water shortage emergency led to major restrictions being put in place that include outdoor water usage being limited to one day a week.
The new rules impact 6 million people in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties.
Are the restrictions a sign of what’s to come for Northern California?
Experts say it’s not a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to water restrictions statewide. Local districts make the call on what works for the area.
Some crucial wet weather this April has local lake levels on the rise, though, with Folsom Lake sitting at around 75% capacity.
In the Sacramento region, we’re at 85% of the average precipitation for the water year, which is higher than the statewide average of 74%.
Southern California hasn’t done as well.
“The reason for the restrictions in Southern California is a unique local set of circumstances. Drought needs to be considered at a local level,” said Jeanine Jones, the Department of Water Resources Interstate Resources Manager and Drought Manager.
Jones added conservation is important, regardless of the hydrology status. It’s the third-straight dry year in Northern California.
“Our hydrology is better and we don’t have the particular infrastructure limitation that is causing the problem in Southern California,” said Jones.
The drought manager at the California Department of Water Resources said because the transition is underway from the wet season to the drier seasons, concern for wildfires has gone up and it’s important that those who live in potential fire zones are prepared for that change.
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Helps organizations bring onsite and remote team members together in an intelligent, digital workplace
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), today announces the Synappx collaboration hub experience, which creates dynamic, collaborative spaces that spark creativity by making it easy to hold frictionless hybrid meetings, bringing onsite and remote team members together in an intelligent, digital workplace.
Combining the power of Synappx Go and Synappx Meeting, the Synappx collaboration hub experience provides an easy way to dynamically collaborate from start to finish, which is essential for the modern, hybrid workplace. Synappx collaboration hub creates a mobile first experience, enabling participants - with one tap - to start a scheduled or ad hoc meeting on a meeting room display and automatically connect to in-room audio and video. Similarly, one tap is all that is needed to end the meeting session and close any shared content. Synappx works seamlessly with meeting software such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and GoToConnect.
Additionally, participants are able to easily control the meeting room's in-room microphone and camera and share the screen from the Synappx mobile app; instantly connect with all available meeting room tech; and dynamically share content from the cloud with attendees by simply tapping their phone on an NFC tag placed in the meeting room. No more struggling with multiple interfaces or rummaging for meeting materials. Quickly start the session, pull up content and share it with everyone.
"Now more than ever, sparking creativity and innovation in the workplace can be a challenge," says Vince Jannelli, Associate Vice President, Software Product Management, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "These days, we are collaborationg with team members working from home, in the office or on the road. A mobile-centric approach to driving the meeting space technology in the office provides an easy and consistent way to run meetings, putting the focus back on the collaboration."
The Synappx collaboration hub experience is integrated with Sharp's new PN-L2B AQUOS BOARD® range of smart interactive displays. The 4K Ulta-HD PNL2B series includes an optional AV soundbar from Sharp, which combined with the display, provides not only a wide angle view but also a powerful microphone array, so everyone can pitch their best ideas and be seen and heard loud and clear, whether they are in the room or not.
The latest versions of Synappx are available for download from the Microsoft® Store, Apple App Store® or Google Play™. Learn more at https://business.sharpusa.com/Synappx.
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, professional displays, and smart office technologies. Sharp has been named to Fortune magazine's 2020 and 2022 World's Most Admired Company List, ranking the world's most respected and reputable companies. Sharp's headquarters in Montvale, NJ has been named a "Best Places to Work in NJ" in 2021 and 2022 by NJBIZ, a leading New Jersey business publication.
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation. markets Sharp's Simply Smarter business products and solutions, such as Synappx applications, professional displays, laptops, desktop monitors and a full suite of copier and printer solutions, that can help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity so they can work smarter. SIICA markets its products through a vast network of independent dealerships as well as its through its direct sales division Sharp Business Systems (SBS). By accelerating collaboration, improving efficiencies, digitizing workflows, and increasing information security, Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work through technology that is smart and easy to use.
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- InsurTech Carrot adds another 100k subscribers to its PAYD in two months
- The company welcomed more than 600 thousand drivers since inception two years ago
- Rapidly becoming a juggernaut in the insurance industry with robust distribution & top-level retention
SEOUL, South Korea, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrot General Insurance ("Carrot" or the "Company"), a full stack digital-native insurer of South Korea, today made an announcement that the company has attracted additional hundred thousand customers to its flagship pay-per-mile auto insurance program. This new milestone comes two months after the company reported half a million contract sales in March, reflecting its continuous delivery of impressive sales trajectory.
The surge in demand for Carrot's usage-based insurance product may have been driven by the wave of consumers on the hunt for more personalized yet fairly priced insurance to suit their lifestyles. More importantly, however, Carrot's non-stop innovation efforts along the customer's insurance journey, meaningful customer touch points and tangible service benefits are perceived as the primary drivers of growth.
As one example, the company launched 'Safe Driving Campaign' earlier this year, which rewards participating drivers with cash incentives for their safe driving. Built on Carrot's mobile app platform with real-time driving data analytics, the nationwide campaign resulted in increased safety awareness among drivers, and its benefits quickly spread through word of mouth.
The company also launched an AI-driven accident and claims management business in collaboration with two incumbent players past April. Leading the establishment of the JV with vision to advance current industry service standards, their offerings were structured purely customer-centric. Automated damage assessments and claims process, AI-powered FNOL intake, faster rescue or emergency dispatch are some of the services which the customers can take advantage of.
Carrot CEO Paul Jung said, "We are thrilled about the customer response and our efforts to transform insurance experience into a seamless, digital offering have been well-received by consumers and the industry," he continued. "Earlier this year, Carrot was named the second-reputable insurer on Korea Brand Reputation Index and was recognized as the most searched insurer of Korea – a solid ranking for a young company like Carrot. Top-level customer retention of above 86% level also indicate our customers are highly satisfied and that they find our service reliable. We expect the company to continue its healthy growth trend going forward."
Jung also noted a new version of Carrot's mobile app will be released in a few weeks. He expects that the new app's gamified insurance experience will drive higher customer engagement and attract new customers.
Carrot's trajectory suggests the company may hit a million contract sales by year's end and the speed of its growth is exceeding expectations. As such, the company has attracted high interest from global investors since last year.
About Carrot General Insurance Corp.
Based in Seoul Korea the company was established through a JV partnership with some of the big-name investors, including Hanwha, SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor Group, Altos Ventures, and Stic Investments. Being the nation's first fully-licensed 100% digital insurance carrier, Carrot has been disrupting the market with innovative products and has outpaced its global peers in terms of the speed of acquiring customers to its usage-based insurance program. The company's successful footprint owes itself to strong customer value propositions, including easy and accessible insurance, transparent premiums, AI automated accident registration and prompt dispatch of help services all made possible via proprietary technology. The company is also pursuing business in Pay-As-How-You-Drive auto insurance, which assesses the premiums as per customer's driving patterns and behavior through sensor data analytics. In line with the company's open innovation strategy, Carrot has 100+ national & international partnerships, including South Korean government unit that oversees national highways and traffic controls.
CONTACT: David J Park, dave@carrotins.com
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19-year-old river otter dies at Garden City Zoo
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City said farewell to Ariel, the 19-year-old, female river otter who passed away suddenly Wednesday morning. Necropsy results are pending.
The median life expectancy for North American river otters is 12.3 years. Ariel debuted at the zoo in September of 2003 after arriving from Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Mo. For the last two years, she and the male otter “Brighton” have been playfully entertaining and educating visitors to the Kansas Waters area of the zoo.
Staff say they are saddened by the loss but will remember Ariel’s antics with a smile. Keepers will offer additional enrichment to the male to keep him occupied until a new companion can travel to Garden City. Lee Richardson Zoo will work with the North American River Otter Species Survival Plan to identify an appropriate mate as soon as possible. The NARO SSP is an AZA committee that collectively manages the animals within the population in human care to keep the population healthy, both genetically and demographically.
Otters are a member of the Mustelid or weasel family. Other members of the Mustelid family include skunks, badgers, weasels, minks, fishers, ferrets, and wolverines. Brighton can be seen in the Kansas Waters habitat next to Cat Canyon. Current zoo public hours are 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily.
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Innovative cancer therapy company to leverage Colorado bioscience talent resources
DENVER, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY), a medical device company that designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian® radiation therapy system, announced today that it is moving its headquarters to Denver, Colorado as it continues to attract top-tier talent from the state's growing medical technology sector. Event details to follow:
Remarks by:
- Jared Polis, Governor, State of Colorado
- Michael Hancock, Mayor, City of Denver
- Scott Drake, President & CEO, ViewRay
In mid-2019, ViewRay established an office in Denver starting with fewer than ten teammates. ViewRay's presence in Denver has now grown to over 50 teammates with the expansion of the company's international marketing, finance, and legal teams. ViewRay is one of the fastest growing companies in the med-tech sector with plans for considerable growth in Denver.
ViewRay expects to continue expanding its Denver team with additional high-paying roles in product development, manufacturing, and quality and, in 2023, the company plans to add another building focused on development, manufacturing, and physician training.
Colorado is home to a robust bioscience industry making the Mile High City an ideal location to do business and introduce clinicians to life saving radiation therapy. According to Colorado Bioscience Association:
- Colorado is home to 720 life sciences companies and organizations.
- More than 32,000 people are directly employed by the bioscience industry, averaging a $96,000 annual salary.
- Metro Denver has the 8th largest medical device sector across the U.S.
Over the past 20 years, ViewRay's CEO, Scott Drake, and the ViewRay executive team, have created over 3,000 med tech jobs in Colorado.
"We are proud to welcome ViewRay headquarters to Colorado, an exciting move that brings good-paying jobs to Coloradans," said Gov. Polis. "As we continue to save people money and support small businesses, Colorado remains the best place to live, work, and do business."
"ViewRay relocating to Denver will create more opportunity for our tech-sector talent base and continue to elevate our community as a center for healthcare innovation. Guided by the values of a healthy community and healthy community-engagement, we couldn't be prouder that they've chosen our great city to realize their ambitious mission to improve cancer treatment technology and ultimately, save thousands of lives," Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock said.
"ViewRay is excited that Colorado will be the international headquarters for this innovative cancer therapy. The state is a magnet for talented professionals and academics in our field and is fast becoming a center of the international bioscience industry," said Scott Drake President and CEO of ViewRay. "We look forward to growing as a company, but more importantly, we are committed to conquering cancer by re-envisioning radiation therapy because lives depend on it. Patients deserve short-course non-invasive therapy with fewer side effects and better quality of life, whether they face complex or more common forms of cancer. ViewRay is committed to delivering that to every patient who requires treatment."
About MRIdian
Radiation therapy treatment works by delivering radiation to tumor sites. However, clinicians must limit the amount of radiation given to the tumor to preserve surrounding healthy tissue and organs. With conventional technology, clinicians do so by spreading the amount of radiation given over several weeks bringing the patient in for 20-30-40 treatments. In short, they are confronted with a trade-off between safety and effectiveness; as well as quality of life based on treatment schedule.
The MRIdian system provides oncologists outstanding anatomical visualization through diagnostic-quality MR images and the ability to adapt a radiation therapy plan to the targeted cancer with the patient on the table. This combination allows physicians to define tight treatment margins to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure of vulnerable organs-at-risk and healthy tissue and allows the delivery of ablative radiation doses in five or fewer treatment sessions, without relying on implanted markers. By providing real-time continuous tracking of the target and organs-at-risk, MRIdian enables automatic gating of the radiation beam if the target moves outside the user-defined margins. This allows for delivery of the prescribed dose to the target, while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and critical structures, which results in minimizing toxicities typically associated with conventional radiation therapy.
Nearly 25,000 patients have been treated with MRIdian. Currently, 53 MRIdian systems are installed at hospitals around the world where they are used to treat a wide variety of solid tumors and are the focus of numerous ongoing research efforts. MRIdian has been the subject of hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, scientific meeting abstracts, and presentations. For a list of treatment centers, please visit: https://viewray.com/find-mridian-mri-guided-radiation-therapy/
About ViewRay
ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY) designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System. MRIdian is built upon a proprietary high-definition MR imaging system designed from the ground up to address the unique challenges and clinical workflow for advanced radiation oncology. Unlike MR systems used in diagnostic radiology, MRIdian's high-definition MR was purpose-built to address specific challenges, including beam distortion, skin toxicity, and other concerns that potentially may arise when high magnetic fields interact with radiation beams. ViewRay and MRIdian are registered trademarks of ViewRay, Inc.
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NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Riskified Ltd. ("Riskified Ltd." or the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Riskified Ltd. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Riskified Class A ordinary shares in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
RSKD investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) as Riskified expanded its user base, the quality of Riskified's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering), because of, among other things, inaccuracies in the algorithms associated with onboarding new merchants and entering new geographies and industries; (ii) Riskified had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which Riskified had limited experience and that this expansion has negatively impacted the effectiveness of Riskified's machine learning platform; (iii) as a result, Riskified was suffering from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (iv) thus, the representations in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering regarding Riskified's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of Riskified prior to and at the time of the July 2021 initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Riskified Ltd. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swvl Inc. ("Swvl" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SWVL), a global provider of transformative tech-enabled mass transit solutions, today announced its entry into a strategic partnership with City Group Co. KSCP ("City Group"), a leading transport operator and warehousing services provider, through which City Group will utilize Swvl's Software as a Service ("SaaS") offerings in Kuwait. Under the partnership, Swvl and City Group will work to provide the optimal transportation platform for serving Kuwaiti residents, in an effort to simplify their daily lives. The platform will feature a wide range of services, including on-demand, door-to-door, ride hailing, ride sharing and network buses, as well as school and corporate solutions.
Swvl and City Group will initially focus on the development of an initial launch program titled "Citylink Shuttle." The program will include demand responsive transportation ("DRT") and other preferred services, with plans to scale services to 100 or more vehicles over the following six months. Following the successful completion of these phases, Swvl and City Group expect to initiate a comprehensive platform onboarding of City Group's remaining vehicles over a mutually agreed upon period.
Mostafa Kandil, Swvl Founder and CEO, said, "We are excited to partner with City Group to bring next generation of transportation solutions to Kuwait. We are deeply committed to the Kuwaiti transport sector and believe that collectively, we have the unique ability to transform the current offering and customer experience for the benefit of the country's daily passengers. In the process, we will make mobility more reliable, affordable, and convenient."
Mr. Kandil continued, "This partnership is another great example of how Swvl is leveraging strong and rapidly accelerating demand for its SaaS and B2G offerings, in turn facilitating expansion into new, attractive markets. We continue to demonstrate tremendous progress against our business plan goals. This SaaS partnership demonstrates the substantial synergies from our recent acquisitions of a controlling stake in Shotl and door2door, both leading SaaS platforms in Europe."
Youssef Salem, Swvl CFO, said, "We believe the launch of Citylink Shuttle in Kuwait, which is incremental to our business plan, provides Swvl with a compelling upside. It represents another major organic SaaS market expansion after Swvl's recent expansion into Brazil. The expansion of Swvl's SaaS business, its highest profitability segment, is expected to contribute to its plans to turn cash flow positive in 2023. Swvl's ability to pursue complimentary organic and inorganic expansions including the recent acquisition of Urbvan and healthy pipeline de-risk growth plans, increases capital efficiency and provides further upside."
Dr. Dheeraj Bhardwaj, Group CEO of City Group Co. said, "The core objective of Citylink Shuttle" is to provide smooth and safe transportation to match supply with demand efficiently in busy urban areas, in turn making those areas congestion free.
DRT is a form of shared transport for travelling individuals and groups. In this type of transport, vehicles alter their routes automatically, using advanced machine learning and AI technologies, based on transport demand without using fixed routes or timetabled journeys. These vehicles typically pick-up and drop-off passengers in specific stops according to the passengers' needs. The technology ensures that the pickup and drop-off locations are within walking distances from the passengers.
Citylink Shuttle will be a premium and an alternative service to personal vehicles or taxis. It aims to address several requirements by promoting optimized public transportation and majorly supplements the public transportation in areas with little to no access to it; and helps to organize transportation for everyone going to work, appointments, shopping, schools etc. This attractive service will translate into real savings for all, while offering better access to mobility and having a positive impact on the environment".
About Swvl
Swvl is a global provider of transformative tech-enabled mass transit solutions, offering intercity, intracity, B2B and B2G transportation across > 135 cities in > 20 countries. The Company's platform provides complimentary semi-private alternatives to public transportation for individuals who cannot access or afford private options. Every day, Swvl's parallel mass transit systems are empowering individuals to go where they want, when they want – making mobility safer, more efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly. Customers can book their rides on an easy-to-use proprietary app with varied payment options and 24 / 7 access to high-quality private buses and vans.
Swvl was co-founded by Mostafa Kandil, who began his career at Rocket Internet, where he launched the car sales platform Carmudi in the Philippines, which became the largest car classifieds company in the country in just six months. He then served as Rocket Internet's Head of Operations. In 2016, Kandil joined Careem, a ride-sharing company and the first unicorn in the Middle East. He supported the platform's expansion into multiple new markets.
For additional information about Swvl, please visit www.swvl.com.
About City Group Co. KSCP
City Group is a leading transport operator and warehousing service provider in Kuwait. City Group started its business activities in 1977 and is one of the most successful business houses in Kuwait.
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Certain statements made herein are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook" and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future events, the business combination with Queen's Gambit Growth Capital, the estimated or anticipated future results and benefits of the combined company following the business combination, future opportunities for the combined company and other statements that are not historical facts.
These statements are based on the current expectations of Swvl's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Swvl. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding Swvl's business, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, political and business conditions, including but not limited to the economic and operational disruptions and other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties following the consummation of the business combination; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; the risk that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the consummation of the business combination; the ability of the combined company to execute its growth strategy, manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; competition with other companies in the mobility industry; Swvl's limited operating history and lack of experience as a public company; recent implementation of certain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and cyber protection; the risk that Swvl is not able to execute its growth plan, which depends on rapid, international expansion; the risk that Swvl is unable to attract and retain consumers and qualified drivers and other high quality personnel; the risk that Swvl is unable to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; the risk that Swvl is unable to determine rider demand to develop new offerings on its platform; the difficulty of obtaining required registrations, licenses, permits or approvals in jurisdictions in which Swvl currently operates or may in the future operate; the fact that Swvl currently operates in and intends to expand into jurisdictions that are, or have been, characterized by political instability, may have inadequate or limited regulatory and legal frameworks and may have limited, if any, treaties or other arrangements in place to protect foreign investment or involvement; the risk that Swvl's drivers could be classified as employees, workers or quasi-employees in the jurisdictions they operate; the fact that Swvl has operations in countries known to experience high levels of corruption and is subject to territorial anti-corruption laws in these jurisdictions; the ability of Swvl to maintain the listing of its securities on Nasdaq; costs related to the business combination; Swvl's acquisitions of controlling interests in Shotl Transportation, S.L., Viapool Inc. and door2doorGmbH may not be beneficial to Swvl as a result of the cost of integrating geographically disparate operations and the diversion of management's attention from its existing business, among other things; and other risks that will be detailed from time to time in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. There may be additional risks that Swvl presently does not know or that Swvl currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide Swvl's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Swvl anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Swvl's assessments and projections to change. However, while Swvl may elect to update these forward-looking statements in the future, Swvl specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Swvl's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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Kansas first state to vote on abortion since Roe’s demise
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas on Tuesday will hold the nation’s first test of voter feelings about the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, with people throughout the state deciding whether to allow their conservative Legislature to further restrict or ban abortion.
The referendum on the proposed anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution is being closely watched as a barometer of liberal and moderate voters’ anger over the June ruling overturning the nationwide right to abortion. But the outcome might not reflect broader sentiments about the issue in the country as a whole, given how conservative Kansas is and how twice as many Republicans as Democrats have voted in its August primaries over the past decade.
Supporters of the measure wouldn’t say before the vote whether they intend to pursue a ban if it passes, but they’ve spent decades pushing for new restrictions on a nearly annual basis and many other states in the Midwest and South have banned abortion in recent weeks. By not stating their position, they were seeking to win over voters who favored some restrictions but not an outright ban.
Abortion rights advocates expect the Legislature to ban abortion if the ballot measure passes, and the state saw a surge in early voting with an electorate more Democratic than usual.
“At what level does the insanity stop?” said Eric Sheffler, a 60-year-old retired Army officer and Democrat who cast a “no” vote early in the Kansas City suburbs. “What will they try to control next?”
The Kansas measure would add language to the state constitution saying that it doesn’t grant a right to abortion, which would allow lawmakers to regulate it as they see fit. Kentucky will vote in November on adding similar language to its constitution.
Meanwhile, Vermont will decide in November whether to add an abortion rights provision to its constitution. A similar question is likely headed to the November ballot in Michigan.
The Kansas measure is a response to a state Supreme Court decision in 2019 declaring that access to abortion is a matter of bodily autonomy and a “fundamental” right under the state’s Bill of Rights.
Both sides together have spent more than $14 million on their campaigns. Abortion providers and abortion rights groups were key donors for the “no” side, while Catholic dioceses heavily funded the “yes” campaign.
“I just feel like people have become so nonchalant about abortion, like it’s just another method of birth control,” said Michelle Mulford, a 50-year-old Kansas City-area teacher and Republican who voted early for the proposed amendment, adding that she supports exceptions to an abortion ban for cases of rape, incest or life-threatening pregnancies.
Even though some early voters favor banning nearly all abortions, the vote yes campaign pitched its measure as a way to restore lawmakers’ power to set “reasonable” abortion limits and preserve existing restrictions.
Kansas doesn’t ban most abortions until the 22nd week of pregnancy. But a law that would prohibit the most common second-trimester procedure and another that would set special health regulations for abortion providers remain on hold because of legal challenges.
Stan Ellsworth, a 69-year-old Republican retiree in the Kansas City area, said the argument that voting yes means an abortion ban is “crap.”
“I haven’t talked to a single person who wants that,” he said after voting yes early in the Kansas City suburbs. “Most will accept reasonable exceptions and I think the other side knows that’s true.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre weighed in on the Kansas vote Monday, saying: “If it passes, tomorrow’s vote in Kansas could lead to another state eliminating the right to choose and eviscerating access to health care.”
The Republican-controlled Legislature has had anti-abortion majorities since the early 1990s. Kansas hasn’t gone further in restricting abortion because abortion opponents have felt constrained either by past federal court decisions or because the governor was a Democrat, like Gov. Laura Kelly, who was elected in 2018.
Kelli Kolich, a 35-year-old Kansas City-area pizza restaurant operator and unaffiliated voter, said she voted no because she believes people have a fundamental right to make their own health care choices and expects a yes vote to “eliminate that right.”
“Women would not have the ability to determine the best choices for themselves,” she said after voting early, as she played with her 18-month-old son.
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Stafford reported from Overland Park and Olathe.
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From the Winter Olympics to Tom Brady's unretirement, it's been a wild year in sports. And this year's ESPYS will highlight just that.
The ESPYS, ESPN's annual awards show celebrating the year in sports, is set to air Wednesday night. Here's everything you need to know about the show.
Steph Curry will host
Fresh off his fourth NBA championship, Golden State Warriors' star Steph Curry will be trying out his comedy chops as the host of Wednesday's awards.
"It's going to be some jokes, some entertainment, and we're celebrating the year that was in sports. So y'all tune in," Curry said in a video posted to social media.
Brittney Griner is still top of mind
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for more than 150 days, with a fourth hearing for her trial scheduled for Friday morning.
While the ESPYS take place Wednesday, three mobile digital billboards demanding her release will drive around Hollywood -- where the awards will be happening at Dolby Theatre. The billboards are an effort from Change.org in collaboration with Griner's family and legal team, a representative for Change.org said.
The US State Department has said Griner is being wrongfully detained, but her release has yet to be secured.
Some have called ESPN out for its treatment of female athletes
This year's ceremony has already been the subject of controversy.
Multiple female athletes admonished ESPN for nominating several women for categories, but not actually inviting them to the ceremony.
Caprice Dydasco, a player for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League, was one such player. Her teammate, Nicole Baxter, spoke out about the incident on Twitter.
"In what world would (ESPN) nominate (Dydasco) for best NWSL player and then tell us that category is not invited to the ESPYS????????" Baxter wrote. "The constant disrespect for womens sports SMH."
WNBA legend Dawn Staley, currently the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks, also spoke against the network's treatment of female athletes, after her star player Aliyah Boston, nominated for "Best College Athlete," was not offered an invite.
"Not one person was able to see the uproar this would cause?" Staley asked on Twitter. "There's definitely something wrong with the make up of the room ......the fight continue."
"Due to both Covid restrictions and a new venue with much less seating capacity than previous shows, the 2022 ESPYS prioritized athlete invitations to focus on specific awards that will be handed out during the broadcast," ESPN told CNN in a statement.
How to watch the ESPYS
For those interested, the ESPYS will be airing live at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday evening on ABC.
Though Curry will host, celebrities from both entertainment and sports will be making appearances, including Odell Beckham Jr., Aubrey Plaza and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
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DENVER, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE: AM) ("Antero Midstream" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marcellus Shale gas gathering and compression assets from Crestwood Equity Partners LP (NYSE: CEQP) for $205 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022 and is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Paul Rady, Chairman and CEO said, "Today's bolt-on acquisition provides significant synergies that drive attractive economics and immediate Free Cash Flow accretion to Antero Midstream. The acquisition is consistent with Antero Midstream's strategy of investing in infrastructure in the Marcellus, the lowest cost shale play, for high visibility customers, particularly Antero Resources. Importantly, the assets include underutilized gathering and compression capacity for capital efficient development from both Antero Resources and other third parties."
Mr. Rady further added, "I would like to personally thank Bob Phillips and Crestwood for their investment in the midstream infrastructure in the Marcellus during Antero's infancy. Their high quality assets, safety and environmental record, and loyalty over the last 10 years demonstrate Crestwood's dedication to providing quality midstream services."
Transaction Highlights and Rationale:
- Estimated to be more than 10% accretive to Free Cash Flow after Dividends through 2026
- Adds approximately 425 undeveloped drilling locations and 120,000 gross dedicated acres from Antero Resources primarily in Harrison County, West Virginia
- Increases Antero Midstream's compression capacity by 20% and gathering pipeline mileage by 15%
- Transaction multiple of approximately 6x next twelve months estimated Adjusted EBITDA, excluding synergies
- Identified over $50 million of discounted future capital avoidance, integration and operational synergies, resulting in an adjusted transaction multiple of 4.5x next twelve months estimated Adjusted EBITDA
Under the terms of agreement, Antero Midstream will acquire the gas gathering and compression system and associated agreements for $205 million in cash. The transaction will be financed with borrowings under Antero Midstream's revolving credit facility. The assets to be acquired include 72 miles of dry gas gathering pipelines and nine compressor stations with approximately 700 MMcf/d of compression capacity. Current throughput on the system is approximately 200 MMcf/d, resulting in significant available capacity for growth without significant capital investment. Throughput will be gathered and compressed under the existing agreement, which is substantially similar to Antero Midstream's gathering and compression agreement with Antero Resources, but not considered in the low pressure gathering rebate volumes with Antero Resources.
Brendan Krueger, CFO of Antero Midstream, said, "We expect greater than 10% accretion to Free Cash Flow after dividends through 2026. This results in our ability to fund the transaction on a leverage neutral basis and continue to target 3.0x or lower leverage in 2024 and beyond."
Antero Midstream uses certain non-GAAP financial measures. Antero Midstream defines Adjusted EBITDA as Net Income plus interest expense, income tax expense, amortization of customer relationships, depreciation expense, impairment expense, loss (gain) on asset sale, loss on settlement of asset retirement obligation, accretion of asset retirement obligations, and equity-based compensation expense, and loss on early extinguishment of debt, excluding equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, plus distributions from unconsolidated affiliates.
Antero Midstream uses Adjusted EBITDA to assess:
- the financial performance of Antero Midstream's assets, without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis;
- its operating performance and return on capital as compared to other publicly traded companies in the midstream energy sector, without regard to financing or capital structure; and
- the viability of acquisitions and other capital expenditure projects.
Antero Midstream defines Free Cash Flow before dividends as Adjusted EBITDA less interest expense and accrual-based capital expenditures. Free Cash Flow after dividends is defined as Free Cash Flow before dividends less accrual-based dividends declared for the quarter. Antero Midstream uses Free Cash Flow before and after dividends as a performance metric to compare the cash generating performance of Antero Midstream from period to period.
Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow before and after dividends are non-GAAP financial measures. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to these measures is Net Income. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to the GAAP measures of Net Income and cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities. The presentations of such measures are not made in accordance with GAAP and have important limitations as analytical tools because they include some, but not all, items that affect Net Income and cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities. You should not consider any or all such measures in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP. Antero Midstream's definitions of such measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Antero Midstream defines leverage as Net Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to Net Debt is total debt, excluding unamortized debt premiums and debt issuance costs. Antero Midstream defines Net Debt as consolidated total debt, excluding unamortized debt premiums and debt issuance costs, less cash and cash equivalents.
Antero Midstream Corporation is a Delaware corporation that owns, operates and develops midstream gathering, compression, processing and fractionation assets located in the Appalachian Basin, as well as integrated water assets that primarily service Antero Resources Corporation's properties.
This release includes "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are not under Antero Midstream's control. All statements, except for statements of historical fact, made in this release regarding activities, events or developments Antero Midstream expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as statements regarding Antero Midstream's ability to consummate the Marcellus Shale asset acquisition on a timely basis or at all, achieve the anticipated financial and operating results or realize the anticipated capital savings, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Although Antero Midstream believes that the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. Therefore, actual outcomes and results could materially differ from what is expressed, implied or forecast in such statements. Except as required by law, Antero Midstream expressly disclaims any obligation to and does not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Antero Midstream cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties incident to our business, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Antero Midstream's control. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk that the conditions to the acquisition, including obtaining certain regulatory approvals, are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all and the risk that Antero Midstream may not be able to successfully integrate the acquired assets, achieve the anticipated capital avoidance or realize the expected synergies relating to the acquisition, as well as risks relating to commodity price volatility, inflation, environmental risks, Antero Resources' drilling and completion and other operating risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in projecting Antero Resources' future rates of production, cash flows and access to capital, the timing of development expenditures, impacts of geopolitical events and world health events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity risk, our ability to achieve our greenhouse gas reduction targets and the costs associated therewith, the state of markets for and availability of verified quality carbon offsets and the other risks described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Antero Midstream's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
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- The VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay helps determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer may benefit from treatment with Tecentriq immunotherapy based on the results of the Phase III IMpower010 study.1
- This label expansion strengthens Roche's industry-leading portfolio of companion diagnostics and builds on its commitment to improve personalised healthcare for better patient outcomes.
TUCSON, Ariz, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced CE label expansion of the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as a companion diagnostic for Tecentriq® (atezolizumab). This advances the company's commitment to guide clinical decision making through innovative, high quality assays that improve patient access to personalised healthcare.
The current standard of care for patients with early stage lung cancer is removal of the tumour, which may be followed by chemotherapy. Unfortunately, about half of these patients will have their cancer return following surgery.2 The European Commission approved Tecentriq in June 2022 as adjuvant treatment following surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy for adults whose Stage II-IIIA NSCLC tumours have high PD-L1 protein expression. The VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay identifies NSCLC patients who may be eligible for Tecentriq monotherapy in this indication, potentially reducing their risk of disease recurrence or death by more than half.
"With early detection of lung cancer, it is possible to give patients more treatment options and potentially improve a patient's outcome," said Jill German, Head of Pathology Lab at Roche Diagnostics. "We are proud to offer a PD-L1 test that may qualify lung cancer patients for Tecentriq therapy. With this latest expansion, clinicians can consider multiple targeted immunotherapy options with one test to quickly determine the right treatment for each patient."
The VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay was used in the IMpower010 study sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, to identify patients whose tumours expressed the PD-L1 protein. The IMpower010 clinical study began in 2015 with the goal of understanding how patients would respond to treatment with Tecentriq following traditional surgery and chemotherapy. In 2021, Genentech reported a 57% reduction in the risk of disease recurrence or death amongst Tecentriq patients whose tumours were shown to express PD-L1 protein on ≥50% of tumour cells.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with more than 2.2 million people diagnosed globally last year.3 The launch of Roche's VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) test as a companion diagnostic to identify non-small cell lung cancer patients eligible for Tecentriq demonstrates the company's commitment to improve patient access to personalised healthcare.
About the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay
VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay is used to detect programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) protein in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) patients. PD-L1 expression on tumour cells and immune cells has been shown in clinical studies to help predict the likelihood a patient may benefit from PD-L1/PD-1 immunotherapy drugs.4
VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay testing is performed on a BenchMark ULTRA instrument and is visualised using the OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit.
Roche has developed a leading, comprehensive and differentiated lung cancer immunohistochemical portfolio, with biomarkers that support multiple guidelines for the diagnosis and stratification of lung cancers.
About Roche
Founded in1896 in Basel, Switzerland, as one of the first industrial manufacturers of branded medicines, Roche has grown into the world's largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. The company pursues scientific excellence to discover and develop medicines and diagnostics for improving and saving the lives of people around the world. We are a pioneer in personalised healthcare and want to further transform how healthcare is delivered to have an even greater impact. To provide the best care for each person we partner with many stakeholders and combine our strengths in Diagnostics and Pharma with data insights from the clinical practice.
In recognizing our endeavour to pursue a long-term perspective in all we do, Roche has been named one of the most sustainable companies in the pharmaceuticals industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the thirteenth consecutive year. This distinction also reflects our efforts to improve access to healthcare together with local partners in every country we work.
Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan.
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References
[1] Pivotal Phase III study shows Roche's Tecentriq helped people with early lung cancer live longer without their disease returning. https://www.roche.com/media/releases/med-cor-2021-03-22.
[2] Yano T, et al. Therapeutic strategy for postoperative recurrence in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. World J Clin Oncol. 2014;5(5):1048-1054.
[3] World Health Organization: GLOBOCAN 2020 – Lung Cancer: Estimated cancer incidence, mortality and prevalence worldwide. [Internet; cited May 2021] 1.Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today/data/factsheets/cancers/15-Lung-fact-sheet.pdf.
[4] VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay. CE marked Package Insert. Roche Diagnostics; 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc.
Shareholders who purchased shares of KRBP during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
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Temple’s scheduled morning practice Monday to kick off the first week of fall camp is just the first fresh element as seventh-year football head coach Scott Stewart guides the Wildcats into 2022.
Persistently inconvenient and excessive heat caused the switch from Temple’s usual afternoon training preference. The ever-changing educational and coaching landscape had a hand in shuffling a different area of the status quo, and change swept through Temple’s staff during the offseason.
Longtime offensive coordinator Josh Sadler was hired in June as head coach at Killeen — which moved from Class 6A to 5A during the UIL’s biennial realignment in February — and Robby Case was promoted into that role after two years as Temple’s special teams coordinator/receivers coach.
“He’s a dear friend of mine. Obviously, it’s tough to pass up that opportunity. They picked a hell of a coach,” Stewart said of Sadler before transitioning to Case, who spent the early portion of his coaching career at the collegiate level.
“He’s a why and a how guy. He likes to attack defenses. He wants to find that matchup. He’s done a heck of a job.”
Case’s shift and other departures cleared the way for offensive hires that Stewart emphatically lauded because of the experience and potential circulating within the group.
“I’m not taking anything away from the people that left, but this might be the most talented offensive staff I’ve ever been around,” said Stewart, whose team is the two-time defending District 12-6A champion.
Brand new to Temple are passing game coordinator Brad Stanfield, who most recently was at Richmond Foster, receivers coach Sidney Parker, offensive line coach James Norman, receivers coach Jimario Grounds and running backs coach Bryant King.
Back in an elevated role is Mike Jones, who now will run special teams. Veteran offensive line coach/run game coordinator Mike Bickham and assistant offensive line coach Brock Rumfield return as well.
Rumfield also was hired during the spring to replace Dallas Robertson as the Wildcats baseball head coach.
“Grateful for the opportunity and excited to get to work to continue the legacy of Temple football,” Case said on social media when his hiring was announced in June.
The Wildcats gained an average of 377.3 yards and scored 44 points per game last season while allowing 340.7 yards and 25.75 points en route to a 9-3 season and second straight appearance in the 6A Division II area round.
Dexter Knox maintains his position as Temple’s defensive coordinator, with assistant DC/linebackers coach Chris Pilot, defensive line coach Robert Havens, defensive backs coach Jones and outside linebackers coach Justin Pierce also staying in familiar spots. Joining them this season are line coaches Scott Clark and Augie Guzman, and safeties coach Jeremy Mitchell.
The Wildcats — about 250 of them across the freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels — will take the practice field sometime around 7 a.m. Monday for the first of two shirts-shorts-and-helmets sessions. Shoulder pads are put on Wednesday, and full pads Saturday.
Temple is slated to scrimmage Manor and Killeen on Aug. 19 at Manor. A time has yet to be determined. The season opener is 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at McKinney. | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_f007f01c-1529-11ed-bef6-1b259622f6e1.html | 2022-08-06T04:41:13Z |
THUNDER BAY, ON, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Clean Air Metals Inc. ("Clean Air Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: AIR) (FRA: CKU) (OTCQB: CLRMF) is pleased to announce new assay results from the 2022 drill campaign from the Escape PGE-Cu-Ni Deposit at the Company's Thunder Bay North Project near Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (the "Project").
- Hole ELR22-129 which intersected 90.0m grading 1.04g/t Platinum (Pt), 1.33g/t Palladium (Pd), 0.49% Copper (Cu) and 0.28% Nickel (Ni) from 308.0m-398.0m downhole including 5.0m grading 2.38 g/t Platinum (Pt), 2.99g/t Palladium (Pd), 1.12% Copper (Cu) and 0.62% Nickel (Ni) from 382.0-387.0m downhole (Figure 1). This intercept hit a structural corridor termed the "Sail Zone" which transects the eastern edge of the Escape South High Grade Zone ("HGZ") and trends in a northwest orientation along the mineralized Escape Deposit trend.
- Hole ELR22-131 which intersected 29.0m grading 1.00g/t Platinum (Pt), 1.25g/t Palladium (Pd), 0.44% Copper (Cu) and 0.32% Nickel (Ni) from 334.0m-363.0m downhole.
- Hole ELR22-133 which intersected 47.30m grading 1.02g/t Platinum (Pt), 1.24g/t Palladium (Pd), 0.43% Copper (Cu) and 0.27% Nickel (Ni) from 325.7m-373.0m downhole.
The Escape Deposit also underwent an additional 37,000m of expansion drilling in 2021, which has established continuity between the Escape South HGZ and the Escape North Zone and may add materially to the total Thunder Bay North Project Indicated insitu mineral resource (effective November 1, 2021) of 8.12 g/t PtEq in 14,553,324 million tonnes (reported December 1, 2021).
Mineral resource endowment and platinum-equivalents are quoted pursuant to the Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate for the Thunder Bay North Project, Thunder Bay, Ontario, with an effective date of January 20, 2021 (the "Technical Report"). The Technical Report was posted to SEDAR on March 4, 2021 and prepared by Nordmin Engineering Ltd.- QP Glen Kuntz, P.Geo. Ontario. Nordmin as QP utilized 2-year trailing average metal price assumptions[1] for the updated mineral resource as a basis for the Preliminary Economic Assessment reported on December 1, 2021 and filed January 12, 2022.
The Company announced a comprehensive mine plan and cashflow model for both the Escape Deposit and Current Deposit as part of a PEA for the Current and Escape PGE-Cu-Ni Deposits of the Thunder Bay North Project on December 1, 2021. The related Technical Report was filed on SEDAR on January 12, 2022 https://cleanairmetals.ca/site/assets/files/5750/21015-01-pfs-0000_ni_43_101_pea_12jan2022.pdf
Table 1: New Insitu Assay Results Update – Escape South Sail-Zone Extension (Figure 1)
Abraham Drost, CEO of Clean Air Metals stated that "recent infill drilling on the margins of the Escape South HGZ continues to deliver impressive assay results. Under the results of the recent PEA press release, the Escape South HGZ (>5g/t Pt+Pd) is identified as a high value potential mining area at the base of the Escape Deposit in years commencing in Year 4 of the PEA mine plan, pursuant to the recently delivered PEA technical report (filed January 12, 2022).
The approximately 37,000m of previously reported drilling results from the Escape Deposit in 2021 and infill drilling on the PEA mine plan in 2022 will form part of an updated mineral resource for the Thunder Bay North Project to support prefeasibility studies. Assay results to date suggest good continuity of mineralization between sections along the 900m trend of mineralization between the Escape South HGZ and Escape North Zone where the PEA Escape deposit underground ramp development encounters the Escape Deposit pay zone at approximately 200m vertical depth." (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Drill Hole Intercepts in the Escape Deposit Area
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Clean Air Metals continued to apply COVID-19 avoidance and personal protection measures for its geological staff, drilling contractor and service suppliers. Personnel are required to self-monitor and self-isolate or elect to work from home. The Company closely follows Provincial Government COVID guidelines.
Dr. Geoff Heggie, Ph.D., P.Geo., a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 and Vice President - Exploration for the Company, has reviewed and approved all technical information in this press release.
Clean Air Metals uses ALS Global ("ALS"), a well-established and recognized mineral assay and geochemical analytical services company. The Thunder Bay laboratory holds ISO-9000 accreditation; the Vancouver facility holds ISO-17025 registration.
All NQ-sized drill core is cut with a diamond-tipped saw blade with half of the core submitted to ALS for sample preparation and analysis. Core samples from selected intervals are individually bagged and tagged, gathered up in larger sealed poly bags and shipped to the sample prep facility in Thunder Bay, ON under custody of Clean Air Metals' personnel at all times. Sample preparation is completed at the ALS sample preparation facility located in Thunder Bay, ON and analysis is completed at the primary ALS assay laboratory located in Vancouver, B.C.
Clean Air Metals follows a documented quality control procedure for its core assay sampling program consisting of the insertion of blind blanks, duplicates, and certified Palladium-Platinum and Copper-Nickel standards into the sample stream. The insertion procedure results in a minimum of 11% to 12% control sample frequency depending on the length of the sampled interval.
Gold, platinum, and palladium are analyzed using fire assay (FA) with an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) finish. Samples with grades above the optimal ICP-MS detection limits are analyzed using an optical emission spectroscopy method (ICP-OES).
Also, thirty-three (33) elements of each sample, including copper, nickel, silver, chromium, cobalt, and sulphur, are analyzed by a multi-element analytical method using the atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) technique following four-acid digestion of the sample. When samples have grades above the optimal detection limits for this analytical method, they are re-analyzed using a high-grade method consisting of either ICP-AES or atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) techniques.
Clean Air Metals Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Panoramic PGMs (Canada) Ltd. acknowledge that the Thunder Bay North Project is on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation, Red Rock First Nation and Biinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishinabek. The parties together are the Cooperating Participants in a Memorandum of Agreement dated January 9, 2021 (press release January 11, 2021) and Exploration Agreement signed April 13, 2022 (press release April 14, 2022).
The Company appreciates the opportunity to work in these territories and remains committed to the recognition and respect of those who have lived, traveled, and gathered on the lands since time immemorial. Clean Air Metals is committed to stewarding Indigenous heritage and remains committed to building, fostering and encouraging a respectful relationship with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples based upon principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation
Clean Air Metals' flagship asset is the 100% owned, high grade Thunder Bay North Project, a platinum, palladium, copper, nickel project located near the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario and the Lac des Iles Mine owned by Impala Platinum. The Thunder Bay North Project hosts the twin magma conduit bodies which host the Current and Escape deposits forming the basis for a robust preliminary economic assessment around a ramp access underground mine and on-site milling complex, filed January 12, 2022.
Executive Chair Jim Gallagher and CEO Abraham Drost lead an experienced technical team who are using the Norilsk magma conduit stratigraphic and mineral deposit model to guide ongoing exploration and development feasibility studies for a low-carbon, sustainable mining operation at Thunder Bay North. As the former CEO of North American Palladium Ltd. which owned the Lac des Iles Mine prior to the sale to Impala Platinum in December 2019, Jim Gallagher and team are credited with the mine turnaround and creation of significant value for shareholders.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Abraham Drost"
Abraham Drost, Chief Executive Officer of Clean Air Metals Inc.
Neither the 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.
The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including statements regarding the potential of the Thunder Bay North Project and the Escape and Current deposits and timing of technical studies including prefeasibility studies and updated mineral resource estimates. Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. Any statements that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: political and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to the Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the Company's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Actual events or results could differ materially from the Company's expectations or projection.
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In vitro study of the ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy (ECI®) showed personalized T cell immunotherapy initiated a significant immune response against target cancer cells.
OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ELIAS Animal Health recently presented new mechanism of action data for the ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy (ECI®) at the 2022 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum.
ECI is an adoptive cell therapy that stimulates a patient's immune system to recognize and attack cancers. ECI uses a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own cancer cells to "prime" the immune cells to recognize the cancer. These primed immune cells—which are collected from the patient through a procedure called apheresis—are activated and expanded ex vivo for reinfusion into the patient, where they travel to the cancer cells and attack them.
The mechanism of action for ECI has been demonstrated in an in vitro study using cancer cells and T cells collected from pet dogs being treated with ECI for osteosarcoma, a deadly form of bone cancer. In the presence of target cancer cells, activated T cells from vaccinated dogs demonstrated cytotoxic activity, meaning the T cells acted in such a way to kill cancer cells.
Read: ECI® Mechanism of Action Technical Summary
Results from a previously reported clinical trial evaluating ECI in pet dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma were impressive, with several long-term survivors.
A second ECI trial completed enrollment early 2022, with over 100 pet dogs enrolled at 10 sites across the United States. Results from that study are expected late 2022.
ELIAS Animal Health is a medical biotechnology company advancing novel targeted T cell-based immunotherapies for the treatment of canine cancers. The ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy is available to veterinarians commercially under 9 CFR 103.3 as an experimental autologous prescription product for the treatment of canine osteosarcoma. The company's novel therapeutic approach offers the prospect of improved clinical outcomes and the potential for fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated. Learn more at www.eliasanimalhealth.com.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Idaho State assistant football coach DaVonte’ Neal has been arrested on suspicion of killing a man in Arizona and the school intends to terminate his contract.
Neal has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of drive-by-shooting, and one count of discharging a firearm at a structure in the 2017 death of Bryan T. Burns. The indictment contains no details of what circumstances led to the shooting.
Neal was indicted by a grand jury in Maricopa County, which includes the Phoenix metropolitan area, on May 16, and a warrant for his arrest was issued shortly after.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office investigated the shooting, but spokesperson Kahri Harrion said the agency was unable to release information on the case. The shooting happened in a busy commercial area along Interstate 10 about 8 miles (13 kilometers) south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Neal, who played college football at the University of Arizona, is being held without bail at the Bannock County Jail in the eastern Idaho city awaiting extradition to Arizona.
He joined the Idaho team as cornerbacks coach in January — with the rest of the Bengals’ new coaching staff — and was arrested outside his apartment on May 25 by Pocatello police. He did not resist, The Idaho State Journal reported.
Idaho State University said it had placed Neal on administrative leave and had initiated proceedings to terminate his contract.
“I have been in constant contact with (ISU head coach Charlie Ragle) who has known DaVonte’ for many years and never had any knowledge or suspicion of a possible crime of any kind,” Athletic Director Pauline Thiros told the newspaper. “The news of DaVonte’ Neal’s arrest and charges in Arizona was a great shock. Going forward, we will cooperate in every way possible.”
University President Kevin Satterlee said in a written statement that “Idaho State takes all allegations involving our employees very seriously, and we are committed to the safety and well-being of our community.”
The university said in a press release Thursday that a background check on Neal before he was hired came back clean.
“All Idaho State employees are required to undergo a criminal background check before employment,” ISU said. “Neal’s background check was clear and he was approved for work when hired in January.”
Neal played under Ragle at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Neal became a four-star athlete and went to Notre Dame before transferring to Arizona. Idaho State was the first college coaching position for Neal, who left his job as an assistant at Higley High in Gilbert, Arizona, to join the Bengals.
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FBI: 5 militia members charged with storming Capitol
(AP) - Five Florida men affiliated with a militia group called “B Squad” have been arrested on charges that they joined a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol, disrupting Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory, federal authorities said Wednesday.
“B Squad” members stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, while wearing riot gear and armed with metal batons, knives, chemical spray and walking sticks, according to an FBI agent’s affidavit. Group members joined the mob in a “heave-ho” push against police officers trying to secure a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace, the affidavit says.
Officers ultimately repelled the mob after more than two hours of violence inside the tunnel. More than 100 police officers were injured at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
The FBI says the five defendants charged together are self-identified adherents to the “Three Percenters” militia movement, which refers to the myth that only 3% of Americans fought in the Revolutionary War against the British. The men are members of a group called Guardians of Freedom and a subgroup called “B Squad,” according to an FBI agent’s affidavit.
A criminal complaint charges four of the defendants with a felony count of interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder. They are Benjamin Cole, 38, of Leesburg; John Edward Crowley, 50, of Windermere; Brian Preller, 33, of Mount Dora; and Jonathan Rockholt, 38, of Palm Coast.
They and a fifth defendant — Tyler Bensch, 20, of Casselberry — also are charged with misdemeanor counts of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.
Crowley, Rockholt and Bensch were arrested in Florida, where a federal magistrate judge ordered them released after their initial court appearances Wednesday. Attorneys for the three men didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
Cole was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky. Court records didn’t immediately list an attorney for him.
Preller was arrested in Hardwick, Vermont, and ordered released after his initial court appearance in Rutland. A lawyer for Preller declined to comment on the charges.
A flier sent to “B Squad” members two weeks before the riot advertised a “March for Trump” bus trip to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, according to the affidavit. It says the flier encouraged Guardians of Freedom members to “deploy” and help protect people at the rally, where then-President Donald Trump addressed a crowd of supporters.
A man identified by the FBI only as “B Leader” coordinated the group’s travel from Florida to Washington and reserved a block of rooms at a hotel near Capitol. He, the five defendants charged in the complaint and approximately 40 other “B Squad” members stayed on the same floor of the hotel on the eve of the riot, the FBI says. “B Leader,” who isn’t one of the five arrested defendants, also spoke at a rally at Washington’s Freedom Plaza on Jan. 5, 2021, according to the affidavit.
More than 850 people have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. The Justice Department says more than 260 defendants have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement at the Capitol.
Nearly 400 Capitol riot defendants have pleaded guilty or been convicted by a judge or jury after trials. More than 240 have been sentenced, with roughly half of them getting terms of incarceration ranging from seven days to over seven years.
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on June 29, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2022.
In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized a two-year extension of the Company's share repurchase authorization to December 31, 2024. At the end of the first quarter of 2022, Lear had approximately $1.3 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization. Since the Company began its share repurchase and dividend programs in 2011, Lear has returned approximately $5.9 billion to shareholders, including the repurchase of approximately 50% of the Company's shares outstanding as of the commencement of its share repurchase program.
Lear may implement share repurchases through a variety of methods, including open market purchases, accelerated share repurchase programs and structured repurchase transactions. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be determined based on prevailing financial, market and industry conditions.
About Lear Corporation
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 179 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.
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WHO to share vaccines to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization said it’s creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa. The move could result in the U.N. health agency distributing scarce vaccine doses to rich countries that can otherwise afford them.
To some health experts, the initiative potentially misses the opportunity to control monkeypox virus in the African countries where it’s infected people for decades, serving as another example of the inequity in vaccine distribution seen during the coronavirus pandemic.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the agency is developing an initiative for “fair access” to vaccines and treatments that it hopes will be ready within weeks. The mechanism was proposed shortly after Britain, Canada, France, Germany, the U.S. and other countries reported hundreds of monkeypox cases last month.
WHO has described the outbreak as “unusual” and said the virus’ continuing spread was worrying enough to convene its expert committee next week to decide if monkeypox should be declared a global emergency.
Vaccines for smallpox, a related disease, are thought to be about 85% effective against monkeypox. WHO’s Europe director, Dr. Hans Kluge, said Wednesday he was concerned by the scramble by some rich countries to buy more vaccines without talk of buying supplies for Africa.
Kluge urged governments “to approach monkeypox without repeating the mistakes of the pandemic.” Still, he did not discount the possibility that countries like Britain, which currently has the biggest outbreak beyond Africa, might receive vaccines through WHO.
He said the program was being created for all countries and that vaccines would largely be dispensed based on their epidemiological needs.
“Europe remains the epicenter of this escalating outbreak, with 25 countries reporting more than 1,500 cases, or 85% of the global total,” Kluge noted.
Some African experts questioned why the U.N. health agency has never proposed using vaccines in central and West Africa, where the disease is endemic.
“The place to start any vaccination should be Africa and not elsewhere,” Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said.
He said the lack of any vaccines to counter monkeypox on the continent, where more than 1,500 suspected cases and 72 deaths have been reported this year, was a more critical concern than the clusters of mostly mild disease being reported in rich countries.
“This is an extension of the inequity that we saw during COVID,” said Ifeanyi Nsofor, a Nigerian infectious diseases physician and consultant at the communications agency Upswell. “We have had hundreds of monkeypox cases in Nigeria from 2017 until now and we’re just dealing with it on our own,” he said. “Nobody has discussed when there might be vaccines available for Africa.”
After the coronavirus pandemic exploded in 2020, global health agencies rushed to set up COVAX, a U.N.-backed effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. But rich countries bought up most of the world’s supply, and the COVAX program missed multiple targets to share doses with the world’s poor.
To date, only about 17% of people in poorer countries have received a single dose of coronavirus vaccine. Some experts fear the same thing could happen with monkeypox.
“Just like with COVID, there is no clear path for how poorer countries will be able to get vaccines,” Brook Baker, a Northeastern University law professor who specializes in access to medicines, said.
He warned that as WHO attempts to determine how many vaccine doses are available, rich countries that previously promised doses might not cooperate.
“Rich countries will protect themselves while people in the global south die,” Baker predicted.
On Monday, advocacy group Public Citizen sent a letter to the White House, asking if the Biden administration would release the 20 million smallpox vaccines the U.S. pledged in 2004 for WHO’s use in the event of an emergency, like a biological attack.
Asked about the commitment, a senior U.S. official said the government was “exploring all options” to further their efforts to stop monkeypox within the U.S. and globally.
The official said the U.S. had returned more than 200,000 doses of a smallpox vaccine to the manufacturer so they would be available to others. The official declined to say if the U.S. considers the current monkeypox outbreak an emergency that warrants the release of the 20 million pledged vaccines.
According to the health data and analytics firm Airfinity, the U.S. has at least 1.4 million doses of vaccine and has ordered another 13 million. To date, the U.S. has reported 72 monkeypox cases.
Francois Balloux, an infectious diseases expert at University College London, said vaccination efforts in rich countries should prompt an overhaul of future monkeypox response strategies in Africa.
“It really should be a priority to vaccinate people in Africa, where there is a nastier strain that has actually killed people,” he said, adding that more monkeypox spillovers were likely in the future.
“Whatever vaccination happens in Europe, that is not going to solve the problem,” Balloux said.
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Zeke Miller in Washington contributed to this report.
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JOHANNESBURG, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) is pleased to provide a market update regarding the proposed acquisition of all the outstanding common shares of Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX: YRI) (NYSE: AUY) (LSE: AUY) (Yamana) (the Transaction), including additional information on the quality and investment case of the combined company.
Full media release is available on the company website:
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About Gold Fields
Gold Fields Limited is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, Peru, South Africa, and West Africa (including the Asanko Joint Venture) and one project in Chile. We have total attributable annual gold-equivalent production of 2.34Mo, attributable gold-equivalent Mineral Reserves of 48.6Moz and gold Mineral Resources of 111.8Moz. Our shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and our American depositary share trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SMOORE Technology participated in a meeting with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as a member of the Vapor Technology Association (VTA) alongside the VTA and other industry representatives. SMOORE, the only Chinese company and the only vaping device manufacturer invited to the meeting, was given the opportunity to address the attendees. Eve Wang, Vice-President of SMOORE Technology, introduced SMOORE's business to the meeting participants, and explained that SMOORE has been supplying the US market with quality vaping devices for over a decade through ODM service to leading brands. Eve also noted that SMOORE has supported many customers to undergo the PMTA review.
SMOORE understands and fully supports the FDA's mission to protect public health and reduce tobacco use by minors. SMOORE has been actively pursuing innovation in vaping technologies and making continuous improvements in the manufacturing process so as to improve the quality and safety of vaping products. It is SMOORE's core belief that innovation and regulation will work in tandem to provide less harmful alternatives to adult smokers whilst reducing tobacco use by minors.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 4, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in KRBP:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/kiromic-biopharma-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31229&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Kiromic you have until October 4, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Kiromic securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the KRBP lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/kiromic-biopharma-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31229&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SAN ANTONIO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lone Star Brewing is celebrating Texas dads with a new limited-edition merchandise line for Father's Day. The new items include Lone Star-inspired ballcaps, a variety of t-shirts, pearl snap embroidered shirts, Lone Star branded coolers, a limited edition belt from Austin-based Zilker Belts and more. The merchandise is available for purchase online starting now until it sells out. The items can be found here.
The Father's Day merchandise line was inspired by the "Modern Texan Dad" and features items for more than just dads, like unisex and women-oriented t-shirts and hats, so that all can embrace the items. Lone Star wants to acknowledge all fathers and father figures with this new limited-edition merchandise line. The t-shirts, ball caps and pearl snap shirts were all created with the help of Morgan Mercantile based in Fort Worth, Texas.
"This one's for Pops; Fathers come in many forms and are often the ultimate guides, creators of memories and providers of family fun," said Lone Star Senior Brand Manager Daniel Crawford. "We want these 'pops' and 'pop figures' to wear these items like badges of honor for their hard work. The goal was to create a line of goods that could be a cross generational 'cheers' and approachable to all with items that extend beyond just fathers."
For more information, visit Lone Star's website and follow along on Lone Star's Instagram and Facebook.
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HOUSTON, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) ("Weatherford" or the "Company") will host a conference call on Thursday, July 28, 2022 to discuss the Company's results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
The conference call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time). Prior to the conference call, the Company will issue a press release announcing the results and the associated presentation slides will be uploaded to the investor relations section of the Weatherford website.
Listeners can participate in the conference call via a live webcast. Alternatively, the conference call can be accessed by registering in advance (which will provide a PIN for immediate access) or by dialing +1 877-328-5344 (within the U.S.) or +1 412-902-6762 (outside of the U.S.) and asking for the Weatherford conference call. Participants should log in or dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until August 10, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, please dial +1 877-344-7529 (within the U.S.) or +1 412-317-0088 (outside of the U.S.) and reference conference number 7442205.
About Weatherford
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Operating in approximately 75 countries, the Company answers the challenges of the energy industry with its global talent network of approximately 17,000 team members and approximately 350 operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities. Visit weatherford.com for more information or connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.
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'Spread the conversation': Jackson residents, local leaders march against gun violence
Local residents marched across downtown Jackson Saturday morning to bring awareness to gun violence, as part of the enormous wave of March For Our Lives protests occurring across the country at the same time.
The demonstration was attended by numerous local officials and candidates, community members and citizen activists of all ages, who each had strong words in response to recent incidents of gun violence in America.
“What I hope people get out of today is to spread the conversation out,” said Matt Azbill, a student and ambassador for youth activism group Do The Write Thing, who spoke at the event. “As a student, going to class shouldn’t be scary. Students shouldn’t have to be afraid to do in-person classes and shouldn’t have to be worried about being the next article online.”
The demonstration was organized by local teacher Margaret Spires, who passionately addressed the crowd.
“It’s time we do something," she said. “The second amendment does talk about a well-regulated militia. We need our guns to be regulated.
“There are several common-sense solutions that we can all agree to, no matter your politics. Extreme risk laws, background checks — these are things that would significantly reduce gun violence. We can make these changes.”
Amidst the gathered crowd braving the heat was District 2 city councilmember Johnny Dodd, who has been pushing for better community involvement and gun safety for months, particularly in light of the recent rise in youth gun violence in Jackson.
“Thanks for standing up for the lives of our community,” Dodd said. “Enough is enough. I have attended about six to eight funerals in the last few months for young men who were killed in our community. It’s time for us to come together, and it starts at the voting box. We need to put the right person in the right seat that will listen to us.”
Read this:Following rise in violence, Councilmember Johnny Dodd organizes community
Previously:Community leaders to host March For Our Lives event in response to gun violence
He gestured to the crowd. “We need to work together. Black, white, green and yellow—we’re losing our community to gun violence. It’s time for us to stand up.”
Echoing his call to action was Democratic nominee candidate for governor JB Smiley, who emphasized the need for “real change.”
“Recently, the Governor had a press conference, right after the mass killings (in Uvalde, Texas),” Smiley said. “He spent the entire time talking about how we’re going to make our schools safe, while ignoring the actual tool. You can ignore guns all day, but that does not make them go away. We need real change."
“You have to call this General Assembly what they are,” he said. “They’re radical, they’re extreme. They don’t care about us. They don’t care about our lives. If we want something different? We need to send them home.”
The crowd marched in a loop around downtown Jackson, ending in front of Congressman David Kustoff’s office, where Spires had stern words for the District 8 representative.
“Mr. Kustoff, we came and visited you because we have concerns as citizens about gun violence in our state and in your district,” she said. “And we hope that you stop accepting the NRA’s endorsement, and instead, get our endorsement.”
Kustoff was not in office at the time.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Boss is hitting the road again, and the band is coming with him.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced Monday that they will begin an arena tour in February in the United States, followed by stadium shows beginning in April in Europe.
Few details about cities the rockers will visit were announced, but it’ll be the first time the group has toured since wrapping The River Tour in Australia in February 2017.
“After six years, I’m looking forward to seeing our great and loyal fans next year,” Springsteen said in a statement.
The European concerts will begin April 28th in Barcelona. Other stops in Europe will include Dublin, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam and Copenhagen. The tour plans several shows in Britain, but exact cities weren’t announced.
No details on which U.S. cities the tour will travel to were announced, but North American dates will be split into two segments. The second leg of that tour will begin in August.
The group’s last release was the 2020 album “Letter to You.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/bruce-springsteen-and-e-street-band-to-tour-in-us-europe/ | 2022-05-24T19:23:46Z |
Increase in valuation driven by strong business performance at significant scale, with AlphaSense more than doubling its user and customer base in the past year and surpassing $100 million in recurring revenue
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York-based AlphaSense, the leading market intelligence and search platform, today announced its $225 million Series D financing round led by the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) and Viking Global Investors. The financing values the company at $1.7 billion, which is nearly double the valuation from its $180 million Series C funding in September 2021 that was also led by Goldman Sachs and Viking Global. This new funding round includes a substantial debt investment from funds and/or accounts managed by BlackRock earlier this year.
The valuation increase is commensurate with AlphaSense's rapid and sustained growth and follows the achievement of key revenue and product milestones; notably, annual recurring revenue (ARR) now exceeds $100 million. In addition, AlphaSense experienced significant gains in other key metrics, including user and customer base, which both grew by well over 100% in the past year. AlphaSense's base of 3,500 customers now includes over 78% of the S&P 100, 97% of the Dow 50, 70% of the top asset management firms and banks, and leading companies in wide-ranging industries such as energy, industrials, consumer goods, and technology, with the platform appealing to knowledge workers across a wide range of roles including strategy, competitive intelligence, investor relations, corporate development, and financial analysis.
AlphaSense's platform leverages proprietary search technology powered by AI and NLP to extract relevant insights from an extensive universe of public and private content, including company filings, earnings transcripts, expert interview transcripts, news, trade journals, and equity research. Having on-demand access to key data points and insights enables professionals to make critical decisions with confidence and speed, thus improving business performance and outcomes.
"We are excited to upsize our investment in AlphaSense," said Holger Staude, a Managing Director within the Growth Equity business at Goldman Sachs. "Achieving high organic growth and strong business fundamentals while exceeding $100 million in ARR is a substantial accomplishment and demonstrates the team's focus on building an enduring business in a large market."
John Doyle, Director of Venture Lending at BlackRock, added, "AlphaSense's impressive growth and high-quality customer base reflect the power of its platform to substantially improve productivity and enable smarter data-driven decisions for users across industries and roles. We are excited about our debt investment in AlphaSense at this important stage in its evolution."
The capital infusion will be used to further invest in product development, content expansion and customer support, and to drive organic growth as well as strategic transactions. Recent acquisitions include the purchase in October 2021 of Stream by Mosaic, provider of a leading library of expert interview transcripts, as well as the purchase of Sentieo, a financial intelligence platform designed for investors, which closed last month.
"We are thrilled by the continued support of preeminent investors like Goldman Sachs and Viking and the addition of BlackRock as we embark on the next chapter of our growth," said Jack Kokko, CEO of AlphaSense. "This round of funding will allow AlphaSense to invest in our growth and capitalize on opportunities to expand our content sets and improve our value offering, furthering our mission to help companies across all industries make better decisions with greater confidence and speed."
About AlphaSense
AlphaSense is a market intelligence platform used by the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Since 2011, our AI-based technology has helped professionals make smarter business decisions by delivering insights from an extensive universe of public and private content—including company filings, event transcripts, expert call transcripts, news, trade journals, and equity research. Our platform is trusted by over 3,500 enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500. Headquartered in New York City, AlphaSense employs over 1,000 people across offices in the U.S., U.K., Finland, Germany, and India. For more information, please visit www.alpha-sense.com.
About Goldman Sachs Asset Management Growth Equity
Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the primary investing area within Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), we deliver investment and advisory services for the world's leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals, drawing from our deeply connected global network and tailored expert insights, across every region and market—overseeing more than $2 trillion in assets under supervision worldwide as of March 31, 2022. Driven by a passion for our clients' performance, we seek to build long-term relationships based on conviction, sustainable outcomes, and shared success over time. Follow us on LinkedIn.
About Viking Global Investors
Founded in 1999, Viking is a global investment management firm that manages approximately $48 billion of capital for its investors. It has offices in Greenwich, New York, Hong Kong, London, and San Francisco and is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.vikingglobal.com.
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Closes Inaugural Technology Fund with Backing of World-Class Institutional Partners & Launches Real Estate Private Equity Platform with Investment in Infinium Logistics
NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPoint Partners ("GreenPoint" or the "firm"), an alternatives firm investing at the intersection of real assets, technology and sustainability, today announced the close of its inaugural technology fund at $134 million (approximately $200 million inclusive of associated co-investment capital), as well as the first investment by its innovative real estate private equity platform.
GreenPoint's Technology Fund invests in high-growth companies underpinning the digital transformation of multitrillion-dollar real asset industries: real estate, infrastructure, energy and agriculture. GreenPoint has partnered with leading real asset investors, operators and developers who own/manage over $500 billion of real assets globally, with an additional $125 billion development pipeline. The firm has welcomed investors including the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), Goodman Group, Ivanhoé Cambridge, Lendlease, Greystar, Berkshire Residential Investments, Charter Hall, Kloof Capital, Gandel Group, and the George Krupp Family Office.
GreenPoint also announced the first investment out of its private equity strategy in Infinium Logistics, a European final mile logistics platform at the forefront of decarbonization, advanced fulfillment, delivery and parking solutions. The GreenPoint investment combines growth capital for Infinium's operating platform along with funding to acquire strategic final mile logistics assets across Europe. Infinium currently manages around 30 sites across Europe and is targeting a £500 million portfolio of owned assets across Europe with full electrification infrastructure.
Chris Green, Founder and CEO of GreenPoint commented, "The increasing pervasiveness of technology and ESG trends is pressuring real asset digitization and technology adoption to catch up to other industries. Whilst the opportunities from this transition are vast, the knowledge gap and lack of integration makes this a challenging process. We believe that the winners from this transition will be digitally and sustainability-aware real asset owners/developers as well as the technology companies that can effectively deliver requisite solutions. We are excited to announce these firm milestones as we continue building the ecosystem that can facilitate success for both the real asset and technology participants."
The final close of the $134 million Technology Fund I allows GreenPoint to invest in high-growth companies underpinning the digital transformation of the multitrillion-dollar real assets industry. Several Limited Partners have also allocated additional equity to pursue co-investment opportunities alongside the Fund, bringing investable capital to approximately $200 million.
GreenPoint's partners' extensive global real asset portfolios enable the firm to identify the macro trends impacting real assets, allowing it to identify target technology companies and accelerate its growth via capital and its global network. Further, the firm also facilitates enhanced insights for its partners into major technology trends, opportunities and solutions to emerging challenges.
"As a global and multi-sector, long-term real estate investor, we are focused on the consequences of technology change for our portfolio and investment strategy," said Stéphane Jalbert, Managing Director, Head of Asia-Pacific and Europe, Real Estate Investments at PSP Investments, a Canadian pension investment manager with C$204.5 billion of assets. "PSP Investments is pleased to support GreenPoint as the lead investor in their Tech Fund. GreenPoint brings together a very unique perspective across the disparate worlds of technology and real estate, enabling us to leverage these insights and access innovative technology solutions."
"By investing in GreenPoint's Technology Fund, alongside other leaders in the real estate industry, Ivanhoé Cambridge strengthens its partnership strategy, maximizes value creation and fosters market intelligence transfer," said Sylvain Fortier, Chief Investment and Innovation Officer at Ivanhoé Cambridge. "This investment will allow us to stay first-class investors and owners, participate into the acceleration of digitalization of the real estate industry, access and implement innovative PropTech solution in our portfolio to ultimately generate sustainable growth."
To date, GreenPoint has invested in 16 market-leading companies including Built Technologies, OpenSpace, Envizi, ility, Fetch Package, Snapdocs and Relay Payments. The firm will continue to navigate complementary investment opportunities across technology and real assets.
"We are excited about our progress to date and honored to work with exceptional founders building transformative businesses," said Ryan Shmeizer, General Partner at GreenPoint. "Earlier this year we also achieved our first exit with the acquisition of Envizi by IBM, highlighting the deep market interest in the sector. We have successfully acted as a conduit between our portfolio companies and senior real asset stakeholders, supporting continued growth for the former and the adoption of these technology solutions for the latter."
Mr. Shmeizer brings over a decade of experience investing at top performing venture capital firms including Thrive Capital, Insight Venture Partners and Spark Capital.
GreenPoint's global insights and network are powerful assets for founders:
"GreenPoint has effectively opened channels to the decision makers at some of the largest real estate and infrastructure firms in the world via their long-standing sector relationships and insights," said Chase Gilbert, CEO, Built Technologies, which has raised $289 million in total as of December 2021. "Having partners who have built and scaled multibillion-dollar global real estate businesses is highly strategic to us. The team's deep understanding of real estate and technology has made GreenPoint an invaluable resource for our company and we are excited to continue working closely with them."
Mr. Shmeizer and Mr. Green are joined by Operating Partners Eric Boothe, Rick Michaux and John Forrest, who were most recently at JLL where they were responsible for 4.5B square feet of real estate on behalf of their clients and accelerating adoption of technology solutions such as facilities management platform Corrigo (founded by Michaux). Their experience scaling technology companies and tech-enabled operating companies brings additional support to the GreenPoint portfolio.
The firm's innovative real estate private equity platform combines Mr. Green's career experience, having invested in and grown 12 real estate operating companies that today manage over $100 billion, with the broader insights from GreenPoint's Technology investing activities. This positions the firm to invest in both technology enabled real estate operating companies, along with underlying real estate that will be a beneficiary of broader industry trends. Mr. Green is joined by Alexander Çakir, who previously worked at Blackstone and Monarch Investments in both London and New York, as a General Partner.
The firm recently made its first investment into UK-headquartered Infinium Logistics ("Infinium").
Infinium delivers sustainable solutions for final mile logistics across Europe and currently manages around 30 sites for leading e-commerce firms. The team is led by James Lee, Phil Bayliss and Paul McCormack who bring logistics, parking and real estate expertise to develop solutions including, but not limited to, 1) Parking systems for staff, delivery vehicles and HGVs (heavy goods vehicles); 2) Hyperlocal hubs to support cargo bikes and dark stores for e-grocery and e-commerce fulfillment; 3) Fleet Hubs incorporating electric vehicle infrastructure; and 4) Multi-parcel locker hubs.
In conjunction with GreenPoint's capital investment, Infinium is targeting the management of more than 50 sites across Europe and owning a £500 million portfolio of assets with full electrification infrastructure.
James Lee, Founder and Executive Chairman of Infinium Logistics, noted, "Nowhere is the intersection of technology, real estate and sustainability more pronounced than final mile logistics and the transition of delivery vans and trucks to new, low carbon energy sources. GreenPoint Partners is a business that understands and shares this unique cross section of expertise and is the perfect partner to support the rapid growth of our platform."
GreenPoint has partnered with GCM Grosvenor on behalf of two large U.S. public pension plans, along with Kloof Capital and affiliates on this opportunity.
Mo Saraiya, Executive Director at GCM Grosvenor, added, "We anticipate that technology will drive significant shifts in real estate and view this transition as an exciting investment opportunity. Success will require both the tech enabled operating platforms along with high-quality underlying real estate and we are excited to partner with GreenPoint and Infinium to pursue this strategy."
GreenPoint is evaluating emerging opportunities for the real estate private equity strategy. "Combining real estate private equity and technology investing allows us to surface unique insights into the rapidly changing industry," said Chris Green. "We are uniquely positioned to back both the entrepreneurial tech-enabled operating companies and invest in the underlying real estate to drive value for our investors and portfolio companies."
GreenPoint is an alternatives investment firm that invests at the intersection of real assets, technology and sustainability. Founded in 2019 by Chris Green and headquartered in New York, the firm is deploying complementary strategies across technology investing and private equity to integrate the disparate worlds of real assets and technology. Green has 20 years of real assets experience, including 16 years at Macquarie Capital where he was the global head of real estate. The firm's activities are supported by a team of investors and operating partners who bring decades of experience in technology, real estate investing and operations at top firms. GreenPoint's investors include strategic real asset operators, pension funds, family offices and industry senior executives who collectively own/manage over $500 billion in global real assets with an additional $125 billion development pipeline. By combining tech venture capital investing real estate private equity, and sustainability solutions, GreenPoint can deliver unique and transformative insights into a rapidly changing industry. Visit us at www.greenpointpartners.com
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(The Hill) — U.S. housing prices have trended upward for decades, but they have spiked even more in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in particular places.
Median housing prices across the U.S. in the first quarter of 2020 were at $329,000, and spiked to $428,700 by the first quarter of 2022, as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the country.
Current home prices are just over 30 percent more than they were in 2020 and have increased by almost 16 percent since 2021.
As housing prices skyrocket across the country amid record-setting inflation rates, here are the cities with the highest median list prices.
San Jose
In April 2022, California cities dominated in terms of pricey housing markets, according to research data from Zillow.
Of the nearly 100 cities analyzed by Zillow, San Jose was the only city to surpass $1 million average housing prices with a median list price of $1,390,000.
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles area, which also included Long Beach and Anaheim, Calif., ranked second and had a median list price of $998,330.
San Francisco
San Francisco was not far behind the City of Angels, with a median list price at $978,478.
Ventura
With a median list price of $943,967, the Pacific coast city just north of Los Angeles was about $35,000 short of the three priciest cities in California.
San Diego
San Diego’s median list price held at $921,000, Zillow’s data showed.
Experts say that the even higher prices elsewhere in the state are contributing to the city’s hot market.
“What I have been seeing is a lot of people from L.A., San Francisco, San Jose areas starting to get priced out of their markets and turning their attention to San Diego because of location, and a lot of those other markets appreciate a lot faster, we are seeing a lot of those people come down here,” San Diego realtor Destiny Roxas said to NBC 7, a local news station.
Stamford
Outside of California, Stamford, Conn. led the rest of the country with median listing prices just below $900,000.
The city is located just 40 miles from New York City and has the country’s highest density of high-income households.
Seattle
Back on the west coast, Seattle ranked seventh with a median list price of $782,997.
However, rising mortgage rates and other factors have caused experts to say the market cannot continue to grow at the rapid pace seen during the pandemic, according to The Seattle Times.
“Things do seem to be leveling off,” Kristina Loper, a Keller Williams agent in the area, told the Times.
Boston
Boston was next at $746,000. The city’s real estate market is “ “overvalued,” according to Boston.com, which cited a CoreLogic report released earlier this month.
Melvin Vieira Jr., the Greater Boston Real Estate Board’s president, told the outlet that he has seen the intensity of the market lessen in the past few months.
“We’re going to get fewer bidding wars on properties that are under $1 million,” he said. “You’re really going to see the leveling of prices and even price adjustments. We’re not going to see so many multiple offers on homes in that price range.”
Honolulu
Urban Honolulu was next with a median list price of $721,667. The area has seen record-setting housing prices this year, a trend the Honolulu Board of Realtors attributes to supply and demand.
“What everybody is asking is, at what point will it cause the market to normalize,” board president Chad Takesue told Hawaii News Now, a local news station.
“Until inventory levels get to a point where they meet, we continue to expect to see a competitive marketplace,” Takesue added.
New York City
Rounding out the top ten is New York City, with a median list price at $692,333.
Despite the high prices, the city is coming off of a recent surge in apartment sales. In the third quarter of 2021, the city saw more apartment sales than any other time in the last 32 years, according to The New York Times.
What’s next
The skyrocketing housing prices have also made the rental market even more competitive, as more people who once would have considered buying a home have looked to rent instead.
But Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at the government-supported mortgage giant Fannie Mae, has said he expects home sales, house prices and mortgage volumes to decrease over the next two years.
“In particular, we expect house price growth to decelerate to a pace more consistent with income growth and interest rates,” Duncan said after his group predicted that inflation and other economic factors could contribute to a possible “modest recession” in 2023. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/ten-cities-with-highest-median-home-list-prices/ | 2022-05-19T16:55:20Z |
ANAHEIM, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As civic and industry leaders look for solutions to California's historic drought, the Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast launched a mini-series diving into the state's water crisis and proposed strategies for conservation and reuse.
In the first episode, host Jon Switalski speaks with Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources. Nemeth discusses the role climate change plays in the drought, new emergency water regulations put forth by the State Water Resources Control Board, and efforts to recycle water.
"It has become the driest 22-year period in at least the last 1200 years… and all of this is being intensified by climate change," says Nemeth. "We are not going to conserve our way out of this drought."
Listen to the first episode in the series here: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership/episodes/Californias-Water-Crisis-Discussing-the-Megadrought-with-Karla-Nemeth-e1jl73q
In the second episode, host Marci Stanage speaks with Deven Upadhyay, Chief Operating Officer and Assistant General Manager at the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). The two discuss water reuse, the benefits of recycled water, and conservation efforts.
Upadhyay says, "Recycled water is not only safe, but it makes sense in terms of building a portfolio that ensures that future drought cycles won't require significant measures to get through." He explains that "we're already using recycled water", and emphasizes the importance of "leveraging portable reuse to create a more large-scale supply for Southern California."
MWD is partnering with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District to establish the nation's largest recycled water project, which could produce up to 150 million gallons of water daily, enough for 1.5 million people.
Listen to the second episode in the series here: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership/episodes/California-Water-Crisis-Discussing-Water-Solutions-with-Deven-Upadhyay-of-Metropolitan-Water-District-e1k7gds
This episode of The Rebuild SoCal Zone and past podcast episodes can be found at: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts.
Rebuild SoCal Partnership is a partnership between organized labor and construction management that represents more than 2,750 construction firms that employ more than 90,000 union workers in the 12 counties of Southern California.
The Partnership advocates responsible investment in public infrastructure projects to help fix Southern California's aging transportation, water, and storm drain systems while building for our future needs and economic growth.
Find additional information at: http://www.rebuildsocal.org
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TASE Concludes the Second Quarter with a 36% Increase in EBITDA Compared to the Corresponding Quarter Last Year;
Quarterly Revenues Increased by 8% with Growth Across All TASE Activity
- Revenues in the second quarter of 2022 totaled NIS 91 million, an 8% increase compared to the revenues in the corresponding quarter last year.
- Expenses reduced by 3% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the expenses in the corresponding quarter last year.
- The profit in the second quarter of 2022 totaled NIS 14 million, compared to NIS 12 million in the corresponding quarter last year, an increase of 18% between the quarters.
- The adjusted EBITDA grew by 36% in the second quarter of the year, totaling NIS 36 million, compared to NIS 26 million in the corresponding quarter last year.
- The average daily trading volume of shares in the first half of 2022 totaled NIS 2.5 billion, an increase of 33% compared to the trading volume in 2021.
- In the first half, a total of NIS 14.4 billion was raised on TASE in shares - representing 54% of the total amount raised in the full year 2021, which was a record year.
- TASE announces today the joining of Jump Trading - one of Europe's top-tier international trading entities, which operates as a provider of liquidity and trades on multiple exchanges around the world - as a remote member on TASE.
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ittai Ben Zeev, CEO of TASE (TASE: TASE), said today: "We are concluding another strong quarter, with notable growth in all core activities. TASE stands strong compared to leading global exchanges, as we are seeing a growing interest in TASE from international entities and investors alongside a growing involvement of the public, which is reflected, among others, in the impressive increase in the daily trading volumes of equity, which rose by 33% in the first half of the year, compared to last year. TASE continues to serve as an attractive and accessible capital raising channel, particularly in these challenging times, and is a significant growth engine for Israeli companies".
At the end of the first half of 2022, TASE remains strong compared to international exchanges. TASE's leading indices, TA-35 and TA-90 decreased by an average of 8.5%, a relatively moderate decrease compared to leading global indices. This is due, among others, to the macroeconomic conditions in Israel, the wide variety of securities listed on TASE and the balancing of the traded sectors, which place TASE well ahead of other exchanges. The TA Oil & Gas Index alone soared by 33% in the first half of the year, as a result of the surge in global oil and gas prices and the growing demand for the import of gas from Israel.
Equity trading volumes were particularly high in the first half of the year, with an average daily volume of NIS 2.5 billion, on the backdrop of the strong volatility in the market. This daily trading volume was 33% greater than the average trading volume in the full year 2021.
In the first half of the year, a total of NIS 14.4 billion was raised - representing 54% of the total amount raised in the full year 2021, which was a record year. This total includes 9 companies that performed IPOs in the first half of the year, raising a total of NIS 1.4 billion. Strong capital raising was also recorded in secondary offerings on the equity market, which totaled NIS 13 billion. Capital raising from the public on the corporate bonds market also remained strong at NIS 43 billion, representing close to 55% of the total capital raised from the public in the full year 2021. In total, 14 new companies joined TASE since the beginning of the year.
As part of the expansion of membership in TASE, with emphasis on international entities, TASE announces the joining of Jump Trading (Europe B.V.) as a remote member. Jump is among Europe's top-tier international trading entities, which operates as a provider of liquidity and trades on multiple exchanges around the world. The entry of international trading entities and the increase in the number of clients contributed to a steady demand for the connectivity, colocation and the London POP products, and TASE has recently upgraded the capacity of these services from London to Tel Aviv.
In addition, in the second quarter TASE started implementing its buyback plan for the acquisition of up to NIS 36 million over a period of six months. Accordingly, As of August 4, 2022, we repurchased 1,139 thousand shares, representing 1.11% of the outstanding shares of TASE for a total amount of 18.5 million Shekels. We will continue our purchases in the coming months until we complete the first stage of the buyback totaling 36 million Shekels.
Highlights of the results for the second quarter and the first half of 2022:
Revenue in the second quarter of 2022 totaled NIS 91.0 million, compared to revenue of NIS 84.6 million in the corresponding quarter last year, an increase of 8%. Growth was recorded across all activity items, including an increase in trading and clearing commissions (13% rise), listing fees and levies (10% rise), Clearing House services (8% rise), and data distribution and connectivity (14% rise). It should be noted that, in the second quarter of 2021, following the signing of an agreement between TASE and the Ministry of Finance, one-time income in an amount of NIS 3.8 million was included with respect to listing fees for government bonds listed in the lending pool.
Revenue in the first half of 2022 totaled NIS 188.7 million, compared to revenue of NIS 163.0 million in the corresponding period last year, a 16% increase. The increase in revenue stemmed mainly from increase in all activities, including a 15% increase in revenue from trading and clearing commissions, which totaled NIS 75.3 million in the first half, a 30% increase in listing fees and levies, which totaled NIS 45.0 million, a 12% increase in Clearing House services, which totaled NIS 35.7 million, and data distribution and connectivity, which increased by 14% between the periods, totaling NIS 29.4 million.
Costs in the second quarter of 2022 totaled NIS 68.1 million, compared to costs of NIS 70.4 million in the corresponding quarter last year, a 3% decrease. The decrease in the costs is due mainly to a reduction in marketing expenses (5% of total costs) as a result of the timing of performance of campaigns, which was partly offset by an increase in employee benefits expenses and an increase in the depreciation expenses (2% of total costs).
Costs in the first half of 2022 totaled NIS 141.6 million, compared to costs of NIS 136.1 million in the corresponding period last year, a 4% increase. The increase in the costs is due mainly to an increase in employee benefits expenses (2% of total costs) as a result of salary updates and provisions for bonuses, as well as to an increase in depreciation and amortization expenses (1% of total costs).
Net financing expenses in the second quarter of 2022 totaled NIS 3.4 million, compared to net financing income of NIS 1.3 million in the corresponding quarter last year. The transition to financing expenses this quarter resulted from a negative return of 1.86% on the Company's investments in marketable securities' portfolios comprising Israeli Government bonds, compared to a positive return of 0.73% in the corresponding quarter last year.
Net financing expenses in the first half of 2022 totaled NIS 8.6 million, compared to net financing income of NIS 1.5 million in the corresponding period last year. The transition to financing expenses in the first half of the year resulted from a negative return of 4.25% on the Company's investments in marketable securities' portfolios comprising Israeli Government bonds, compared to a positive return of 0.75% in the corresponding period last year.
Net tax expense in the second quarter of 2022 totaled NIS 5.2 million, compared to NIS 3.4 million in the corresponding quarter last year. The increase in expenses was due to the higher pre-tax profit and the reduction in the fair value of the Company's investments in government bonds for which deferred taxes were not created.
Net tax expense in the first half of 2022 totaled NIS 9.6 million, compared to NIS 6.6 million in the corresponding period last year. The increase in the quarter and the half-year was due to the higher pre-tax profit and the reduction in the fair value of the Company's investments in government bonds for which deferred taxes were not created.
The profit in the second quarter of 2022 grew by 18%, totaling NIS 14.2 million, compared to profit of NIS 12.1 million in the corresponding quarter last year. The increase in profit is due to an increase in revenue from services and a decrease in costs, which was offset by the transition to financing expenses and an increase in the tax expense, as described above.
The profit in the first half of 2022 grew by 33%, totaling NIS 28.9 million, compared to NIS 21.7 million in the corresponding period last year. The increase in profit is due to an increase in revenue from services, which was partly offset by the rise in expenses, a transition to financing expenses and an increase in the tax expense.
The adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2022 grew by 36% compared to the corresponding quarter last year, totaling NIS 35.8 million, compared to NIS 26.2 million. The increase is due to an 8% rise in revenue as a result of the increase across all activity items and a 4% decrease in expenses, primarily with respect to the timing of marketing costs.
The adjusted EBITDA in the first half of 2022 totaled NIS 72.6 million, compared to NIS 50.8 million in the corresponding period last year, a 43% increase. The increase is due to a 16% rise in revenue, primarily as a result of the higher volume of activity, which was offset by a 3% increase in expenses, primarily employee benefits costs.
The adjusted profit in the second quarter of 2022 totaled NIS 14.3 million, compared to NIS 12.3 million in the corresponding quarter last year, an increase of 16%. The increase is due to an 8% rise in revenue as a result of the higher volume of activity and to a 3% decrease in expenses, primarily with respect to the timing of marketing costs, and was offset by a transition to financing expenses as a result of a negative return on the Company's investments in held-for-trade financial assets and an increase in the tax expense.
The adjusted profit in the first half of 2022 totaled NIS 29.2 million, compared to NIS 22.2 million in the corresponding period last year, a 31% increase. The increase is due to a 16% rise in revenue as a result of the higher volume of activity, which was offset by a 3% increase in expenses, primarily with respect to employee benefits and depreciation, and the transition to financing expenses as a result of the negative return on the Company's investments in held-for-trade financial assets and an increase in the tax expense as a result of losses on securities for which no deferred taxes were created.
TASE's equity as of June 30, 2022 totaled NIS 676.8 million, a 2% increase compared to December 31, 2021. The increase in the equity is due mainly to the profit of NIS 28.9 million in the first half of 2022, other comprehensive income of NIS 12.9 million and receipts from the sale of shares within the framework of the TASE ownership restructuring in an amount of NIS 5.5 million, less a dividend paid in an amount of NIS 22.7 million and buyback of company shares in an amount of NIS 9.9 million.
This notification does not supersede the stated in the periodic financial statements of the Company, which contain the full and accurate information.
Contact:
Yehuda van der Walde
EVP, CFO
+972-76-8160442
cfo@tase.co.il
Orna Goren
Head of Communication and Public Relations Unit
+972-76-8160405
tase.ir@tase.co.il
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SOURCE The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/08/tel-aviv-stock-exchange-reports-results-financial-statements-second-quarter-first-half-2022/ | 2022-08-08T16:56:11Z |
COVID took his wife in 2020, Father and son remain forever changed as grief still lingers
By Laura Haefeli
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MODESTO, California (KOVR) — Kris Houser of Modesto will spend another holiday weekend without his wife who died from COVID-19 in the fall of 2020.
Even as the country returns to a more normal way of life, for Kris Houser, the grief still lingers.
After 21 Christmases together, over-the-top decorations are a cherished memory for Kris and his son, Jude.
“I don’t decorate the house like she used to,” Kris said.
We first interviewed Kris shortly after his wife, Brandy, died. She died on November 13, 2020. The day after, 7,964 new COVID cases were reported. On March 22, 2022, the day we spoke to Kris for this story, the number of new cases had dropped to 1,294.
“The variants are less and there are less strains out there and we’re getting back to normal,” he said.
But as the world returns to normal, regulations relax and faces can be seen once again, for some, life won’t ever be as it was.
“It will never be the same and Jude’s life will never be the same,” Kris said.
So, what happens next for the Houser family?
“My first priority was to get Jude into group therapy to make sure he knows he’s not alone, but too it actually worked out for me I go to a place called Jessica’s House in Turlock,” Kris said.
Jessica’s House offers grief counseling for people who’ve lost loved ones to COVID-19.
“It’s nice to go somewhere where you’re not alone,” Kris said.
Moving forward, Kris and Jude are ready to get back to their new normal—for themselves and for Brandy.
“I want to go back into the world and make sure Jude and myself have a normal life again as much as we can,” Kris said. “Travel, do things I want to, get out there, it’s what Brandy would want us to do.”
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform. | https://localnews8.com/cnn-regional/2022/04/16/covid-took-his-wife-in-2020-father-and-son-remain-forever-changed-as-grief-still-lingers/ | 2022-04-16T23:31:07Z |
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Mergers and Acquisitions celebrates the successful acquisition of Catawba Industrial Rubber Co. Inc. and Coastal Hose and Rubber Inc. by SBP Holdings.
Catawba and Coastal are value-added distributors of hoses, couplings, conveyor belting, gaskets, and related MRO products in the Charlotte, N.C., and Wilmington, N.C., markets, respectively. They have served a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, construction, government, and transportation for over 50 years.
Business owner Marvin "Skip" Bruce, Jr., who purchased the businesses in 1999, was represented by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, led by Mike Donahue and Merrell Stout. Skip reflected, "It was important that Pam and I be able to step away from the business now so that we can truly enjoy our retirement years. We are confident that our customers, employees, and vendors are in good hands with the SBP team, and we could not have managed through the process without the professionalism and expertise of Mike and Merrell. Our expectations were far exceeded thanks to them." Regarding the acquisition's success, Partner Mike Donahue commented, "The SBP team was great to work with and understands how to relate well to closely-held business owners; that, combined with the thorough effort by Skip and his wife, Pam, resulted in an outstanding outcome for all parties."
Viking provides exit strategies and M&A services to lower middle-market business owners. In business since 1996, many of Viking's brokers are themselves, former business owners. Viking has an 85% close rate, representing over 800 successful transactions across the Southeast U.S.
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Puerto Rico star Ricky Martin faces sexual assault complaint
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A sexual assault complaint has been filed against Puerto Rico pop star Ricky Martin, who recently sued his nephew over what he said were false allegations of sexual abuse.
The complaint was filed Friday at a police precinct in the capital of San Juan, police spokesman Edward Ramírez told The Associated Press on Saturday. Information including who filed the complaint and details of the allegations are not public, given the nature of the complaint.
A person who was not authorized to speak about the case confirmed that Martin’s nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sánchez Martin, filed the complaint. The person said the complaint does not automatically trigger an arrest because the alleged incident is not recent, adding that police will investigate and determine whether charges are warranted.
Sánchez previously requested a restraining order against Martin in July, but a judge later archived the case after Sánchez admitted under oath that he had never been sexually assaulted by the singer.
Flavia Fernández, a spokeswoman for Martin, told the AP that his legal team is evaluating the situation and not issuing public comment for now.
On Thursday, the artist’s attorneys filed a lawsuit against his nephew, whom they described as “troubled.” They accused him of extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of law and damages.
They said Sánchez’s allegations cost Martin at least $10 million worth of canceled contracts and projects, plus another $20 million in damages to his reputation.
The lawsuit states that Sánchez would send up to 10 messages a day to Martin, the majority “meaningless diatribes without any particular purpose.” It also accuses him of publishing Martin’s private number, forcing him to change it.
In addition, the lawsuit said Sánchez falsely claimed he had a romantic relationship with Martin for seven months and that the singer didn’t want it to end and would call Sánchez with frequency.
“Nothing further from the truth,” the lawsuit stated.
Attorneys also noted that a judge previously issued Sánchez two restraining orders in an unrelated stalking case.
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GUELPH, ON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that CSI Energy Storage, which is part of its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. ("CSI Solar"), will launch the SolBank, a proprietary designed and manufactured energy storage battery solution for utility-scale applications. CSI Energy Storage also announced the expansion of its battery manufacturing capacity from the existing 2.5 GWh to 10 GWh by the end of 2023. The SolBank battery energy storage solution will be showcased at the RE+ trade show, to be held on September 19-22, 2022, in Anaheim, California.
The SolBank is a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry-based battery enclosure with up to 2,800 kWh of usable energy capacity, specifically engineered to be one of the safest and most reliable systems for utility-scale applications. The SolBank is designed with liquid cooling and humidity control, active balancing BMS (Battery Management System) technologies, and complies with the latest international safety and compliance standards.
CSI Energy Storage currently produces the SolBank at its workshops in Jiangsu Province in China. The current annual battery manufacturing output capacity is 2.5 GWh and is expected to reach 10 GWh by the end of 2023. These workshops include the manufacturing of its own proprietary designed battery modules, packs, and containerization with fully automated, state-of-art production lines and testing facilities.
The newly launched SolBank battery solution will be one of the most bankable and competitive integrated battery storage solutions in the market. To complement this, CSI Energy Storage also provides additional value services to its customers, including full commissioning and integration services, turnkey EPC project execution and long-term operational service and capacity maintenance. These services build upon its teams' experience and capabilities developed over many years of delivering renewable energy projects for Canadian Solar.
As of Q2 2022, CSI Energy Storage's system integration's total pipeline reached 11 GWh, including 861 MWh under long-term service agreements, 1.9 GWh under construction or contracted and an additional earlier stage pipeline of 8.2 GWh.
Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar, commented, "We are delighted to launch our proprietary battery storage product, the SolBank, which is one of the best in the market in terms of product safety and cost competitiveness. Our manufacturing capacity in battery storage will spur the continued growth of our battery storage solutions business, which will in turn enhance the synergies with our battery storage project development business. Solar plus battery storage will be one of the key solutions to combat climate change. We look forward to working together with our existing and new partners and contribute to global decarbonization efforts."
The CSI Energy Storage team will attend RE+ and present the SolBank product at Canadian Solar's booth #2204, Anaheim Convention Center, Halls A-D.
About Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 21 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered around 76 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built and connected over 6.8 GWp in over 20 countries across the world. Currently, the Company has around 311 MWp of solar projects in operation, 5.3 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 21 GWp of projects in pipeline (mid- to early-stage). Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.
Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business, regulatory and economic conditions and the state of the solar and battery storage market and industry; geopolitical tensions and conflicts, including impasses, sanctions and export controls; volatility, uncertainty, delays and disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic; supply chain disruptions; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets, such as Japan, the U.S., China, Brazil and India; changes in effective tax rates; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; changes in corporate responsibility, especially environmental, social and governance ("ESG") requirements; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in or failure to timely adjust average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features that customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange and inflation rate fluctuations; uncertainties related to the CSI Solar carve-out listing; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 28, 2022. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
Canadian Solar Inc. Contacts
Isabel Zhang David Pasquale
Investor Relations Global IR Partners
Canadian Solar Inc. csiq@globalirpartners.com
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The end of an era
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - 9 years ago Isaac and Deb Henson started the beginning of what would turn into one of their neighborhoods holiday traditions.
Deb Henson said, “We started with a few inflatables and it just grew and over time it became the whole entire yard for Halloween and Christmas and then we had several other inflatables for other holidays.”
The display captivated the whole neighborhood, from kids to adults.
Which Deb said is mostly because of her husband.
She said, “Isaac did this, and he was a big part of it. He invested most of the time in getting this done.”
However, when Isaac became sick, and passed away last year, things changed.
Deb said, “I lost my job, so the expense part of it, with the utilities going up and everything, has put a burden on me.”
So she said goodbye to those famous inflatable holiday decorations.
As this tradition comes to an end, Deb Henson thinks of the mark it left on her community.
She thought of her late husband and said, “He did it because he enjoyed seeing people smile, he enjoyed seeing people happy. he wanted to do even the simplest act to put a smile on somebody’s face.”
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East Idaho Drumline heading to International competition
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Northstar Independent drumline will get the chance to show the world what eastern Idaho is made of.
The drumline is made up of 40 musicians and dancers from Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Shelley, Blackfoot, and Boise. All of whom are 21 or younger.
Their unique show combines the use of props, electrifying percussion, and dazzling choreography; Which has helped earn them a shot at the title in the Winter Guard International Finals in Dayton, Ohio later this month.
But before they hit the road to the buckeye state, Northstar will be holding a send-off performance this Saturday in the Bonneville High School main gym.
The show starts at 6 p.m.
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America's largest grocery retailer invites local and regional growers and producers to apply for annual accelerator program
CINCINNATI, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America's largest grocery retailer, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the second year of its groundbreaking Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, a program designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of local items sold in the Kroger Family of Companies. The program provides a pathway to entry for local businesses of all sizes by allowing American-based growers and producers the chance to work directly with the retailer. Through the Supplier Accelerator, Kroger is continuing to expand its fresh departments – including produce, deli, bakery, meat, seafood, dairy, specialty cheeses, and floral – and commitment to being Fresh for Everyone™.
Starting today and through May 23, 2022 at 11:59 PM PDT, suppliers can apply to be considered for the Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, a two-day event held in Cincinnati in August. In collaboration with ECRM and RangeMe, Kroger's category management and fresh director team will review applications in multiple rounds, selecting 30 finalists to attend the event. Finalists will be given the opportunity to show off their products and interact with category managers, leaders and entrepreneurs at various stages throughout the selection process. The Top 15 finalists will be invited to present to a panel of Kroger executives where five winners will be named. The prize package for those winners includes product placement on shelf within Kroger's Family of Companies; recommended partnerships with sponsors; and business development coaching from Kroger merchandising and sales leaders.
"Kroger is fully committed to supporting a diverse group of innovative, local suppliers who can bring a great assortment of fresh products to our customers," said Stuart Aitken, Kroger's chief merchant and marketing officer. "Kroger committed to investing $10 billion in diverse suppliers by 2030, and the Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator is a successful way to catapult Kroger closer to that goal. We are excited to meet this year's suppliers who will help us advance our commitment to fresh in our nearly 2,800 stores."
Kroger welcomes growers and producers to apply to the relevant categories below:
- Small producers;
- Located in-state or the immediate market;
- Community-inspired and locally relevant items;
- Merchandised in less than approximately 100 stores.
- Larger producers;
- Cross state and division boundaries;
- Still locally relevant to customers;
- Merchandised in approximately 100 or more stores.
"Last year, the Go Fresh and Local cohort brought fresh ideas and innovative new products to the table that blew our judges away," said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger's group vice president of fresh merchandising. "Every single one of last year's cohort has now seen their products on Kroger shelves, helping us bring the tastes and flavors our customers love straight to local stores. We look forward to building on last year's success and are excited to bring in new suppliers to participate in the opportunity to join the Kroger family."
To apply and learn more about the Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, visit TheKrogerCo.com/GoFreshLocal.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ: MANT)'s sale to Carlyle Group Inc. for $96.00 per share in cash. If you are a ManTech shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Executive Network Partnering Corporation (NYSE: ENPC)'s merger with Grey Rock Investment Partners and Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. If you are an Executive Network shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Chardan NexTech Acquisition 2 Corp. (NASDAQ: CNTQ)'s merger with Dragonfly Energy Corp. If you are a Chardan NexTech shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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BOSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon Wealth Management expands its Boston office with two senior wealth managers: Justin Esposito and Chris Martinson. Both provide comprehensive wealth management, including managing portfolios and providing strategic planning and advice for ultra-high-net-worth-clients. Justin and Chris are both based in Boston and report to Christine Abramo, wealth management, team leader.
"Justin and Chris have deep experience serving the complex investment and wealth management needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients," said Abramo. "Their expertise will be instrumental in supporting our Boston clients as they protect and grow their wealth through life transitions and liquidity events for family businesses as part of the delivery of our Active Wealth framework."
Justin has more than 15 years of experience in financial services and joins BNY Mellon Wealth Management from Bank of America Private Bank, where he served as a portfolio manager, vice president. Prior to that, he was a portfolio manager, vice president at U.S. Trust. Justin also held roles at Pershing, a BNY Mellon company, and Lenox Advisors. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Lafayette College. Justin is an active member of his community and currently serves as a youth mentor at Orlo Elementary School.
Chris joins BNY Mellon Wealth Management from Citi, where he most recently worked as an ultra-high-net-worth investment counselor. He prepared and presented ultra-high-net-worth clients with proposals, reviews, plans and strategies to support their investment needs. Chris also served as an ultra-high-net-worth investment analyst at Citi. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Navy for six years as a nuclear technician. Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University and is also a CFA® charterholder. He volunteers with various organizations in his community as a mentor including Summer Search Boston, Read to a Child and Year Up, which ensures young adults have equitable access to economic opportunity, education and justice.
For more than two centuries, BNY Mellon Wealth Management has provided services to financially successful individuals and families, their family offices and business enterprises, planned giving programs, and endowments and foundations. It has $305 billion in total client assets as of March 31, 2022, and an extensive network of offices in the U.S. and internationally. BNY Mellon Wealth Management, which delivers leading wealth advice across investments, banking, custody, and wealth and estate planning, conducts business through various operating subsidiaries of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. A line of business within Wealth Management, BNY Mellon Investor Solutions includes the firm's institutional multi-asset solutions business. The Investor Solutions AUM/AUA is $28.7bn as of March 31, 2022. For more information, visit www.bnymellonwealth.com or follow us on Twitter @BNYMellonWealth.
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Which women’s Nike shoes are best?
If you want high-quality women’s shoes for exercising or casual wear, Nike is a top brand. Women’s Nike shoes are like men’s shoes, but because of differences in foot anatomy, they differ in size and usually have a narrower build.
The best women’s Nike shoes, such as the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Running Shoes, are durable but lightweight enough to wear comfortably for extended periods. They’re highly responsive; have a stylish, traditional look; and are excellent for walking and running.
What to know before you buy women’s Nike shoes
Size and fit
You might find a pair of shoes attractive, but they won’t do you any good if they don’t fit you properly. Many women’s Nike shoes have a slender build with a narrow shape, so if you have a wide foot, consider purchasing a size up or looking for shoes with a broader form.
Your shoes should fit snugly, but you won’t be comfortable for long if they’re too tight, and you may even develop sore feet. On the flip side, too-big shoes increase the risk of tripping, so make sure your shoes fit correctly.
Sports, walking or exercising?
If you want shoes for casual wear for walking or exercising, tennis-style running shoes are your best bet. Nike running shoes are excellent all-purpose shoes, but they’re not suitable for cold weather. If you need shoes to play a specific sport, you’ll need shoes designed for it.
Ankle orientation: Overpronation vs. supination
Your ankles might have an overpronated or supinated orientation. Pronated ankles roll slightly inward while supinated ones roll outward. If you find shoes uncomfortable because of either, you can often order them with a customized fit at an additional cost.
What to look for in quality women’s Nike shoes
Midsole cushioning
Cushioning in the midsole is necessary for comfort, especially if you wear your shoes for extended periods. Without it, you’ll develop sore feet quickly, and if you’re an athlete, it’ll affect your performance. Most Nike athletic shoes have plenty of soft foam cushioning in the midsole, letting you wear them comfortably and providing superior responsiveness as you stride.
Breathable upper
Whether you use them for exercising or casual wear, you want your shoes to be well-ventilated. The upper should be made with a breathable material such as mesh fabric. Nike incorporates proprietary Flyknit construction into some of its shoes that reduces waste during manufacturing by 60% and makes for highly lightweight shoes.
Style and color
There are several styles of women’s Nike shoes. Some are optimized for running and have a narrow design, while others have a tennis-inspired look and are more fashionable for casual wear. You can also choose from hundreds of color patterns, so they have a personalized look that suits your taste and style.
How much you can expect to spend on women’s Nike shoes
You can get a high-quality pair of Nike shoes for $50-100, but exclusive ones or those made with more durable materials can run you $100-$250.
Women’s Nike shoes FAQ
How can I minimize the risk of injury while wearing Nike shoes?
A. Wearing the correct size can significantly reduce the risk of injury, but you should also wear shoes with plenty of cushioning if you use them for running or exercising. Also, ensure that your shoes provide a secure fit with sufficient ankle support.
How do you clean Nike shoes?
A. You can remove stains with a damp cloth, and dust and dirt with a dry cloth. Avoid machine-washing them as it can compromise their quality and build.
What are the best women’s Nike shoes to buy?
Top women’s Nike shoes
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Running Shoes
What you need to know: These are lightweight and comfortable with a sleek design, making them great for moderate exercising and long-distance running.
What you’ll love: They have several perforations on the upper for maximum ventilation and breathability, and an aerodynamic design for greater responsiveness and mobility. The insole has plenty of soft foam cushioning for added comfort, and the sockliner conforms to the shape of your foot.
What you should consider: The lack of sufficient ankle support can harm runners over time, and some found the toe box too narrow.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top women’s Nike shoes for the money
What you need to know: They have a classic tennis-inspired look and are suitable for casual wear or exercise.
What you’ll love: They’re made with high-quality leather for a durable build. The outsole offers excellent traction and is fused with the midsole for a clean, fashionable appearance. The insole has foam cushioning for extra comfort, and the heel features stylish debossed Nike lettering.
What you should consider: The outsole is thin compared to other athletic shoes, so some might find them uncomfortable to wear for extended periods.
Where to buy: Sold by Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 2 Running Shoes
What you need to know: These are super lightweight, have a secure fit for superior comfort while running, and sport a colorful and flashy design.
What you’ll love: The Flyknit upper and forefoot layers make these shoes breathable, and Flywire technology offers extra stability and comfort along the midfoot. The heel has foam cushioning and a molded exterior for added support. They’re highly responsive during strides and provide a smooth landing upon contact.
What you should consider: They’re not as durable as some other Nike running shoes, and they run small, so it’s best to purchase a size up.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Cala is the featured speaker for Chopra Global's free Journey to Well-being experience throughout the month of July. His five-part program, available in the Chopra App, will guide listeners to activate their unique gifts and discover their life purpose.
MIAMI, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ismael Cala life and human development strategist, journalist, bestselling author, philanthropist, and international speaker, will be the feature speaker in July for Chopra Global's Journey to Well-Being, an initiative created with the aim of sharing the experience of personal growth around the world.
Journey to Well-Being comprises monthly themes addressing all aspects of life and is designed to offer an intuitive on-ramp to self-care along with customized practices for a more meaningful experience and impact. The experience is rooted in Ayurveda, a traditional 5,000-year-old healing system, translated as "the science of life," that provides a framework for taking care of our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health by empowering the inherent healing power that lives within all of us. As a personalized lifestyle medicine, Ayurveda considers health to be a state of wholeness—the dynamic and balanced integration of body, mind, and spirit.
In his five part program, available for free throughout July, Cala will guide participants to connect with their universal truth and life purpose. Listeners will overcome limitations, tap into their deepest desires, and activate their unique gifts, through mindfulness meditation, reflection and the practice of gratitude.
"For me, it is a true honor to be the guest of a great life mentor such as Deepak Chopra, but also, to be connected with one of my related topics which is purpose, since I consider it the basis that can bring us more wellbeing on our path. Being able to share this knowledge in a free way makes me happy to fulfill my purpose of helping as many people as I can connect with themselves and their purposes," said Ismael Cala.
"Given the state of the world, personal health and well-being are now more important than ever," said Mallika Chopra, CEO of Chopra Global. "The Chopra Meditation & Well-Being App is designed to be a companion guide to improve your life. I couldn't be more excited to take this Ayurvedic journey with you all."
Participants will have free access to this five-part program (entirely in English) inside the Chopra App for iOS and Android, in addition to downloadable workbooks and tools to support their journey to well-being. Register now and gain access to a special virtual event with Ismael Cala and Mallika Chopra where they will discuss the pathway to purpose on July 11th at 9:30 am PT, 12:30 pm ET.
To register, simply access the following link.
About Ismael Cala
Life and business strategist, best-selling author on leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development. Host on CALA, a prime time show in CNN en Español for more than 5 years. Founder and president of Cala Group and Ismael Cala's Foundation and author of bestsellers such as "Wake up with Cala,", "Life is a Pinata,", "The Emotional Illiterate,", "The Power of Listening,", "A good son of P…" ,", "The Secret of Bamboo" and "Flow so as not to suffer". Ambassador to the concept of Corporate Happiness for more than 400 companies in Latin America. He has collaborated with great experts such as Deepak Chopra and John C. Maxwell and received personalized training from renowned international coaches such as Tony Robbins and Miguel Ruiz.
About Chopra Global
Chopra Global is a leading whole health company that is empowering personal transformation for millions of people globally to expand our collective well-being. Anchored by the life's practice and research of Dr. Deepak Chopra, a pioneer in integrative medicine, Chopra Global's signature programs have been proven to improve overall well-being through a focus on physical, mental, and spiritual health. Chopra Global has been at the forefront of health and wellness for more than two decades with a portfolio that includes an editorial archive of more than 2000 health articles, expansive self-care practices and meditations, a comprehensive mobile app, masterclasses, teacher certifications, immersive live events, and personalized retreats. In 2020, Chopra Global launched The Chopra Meditation & Well-being app, which offers simple, self-care guidance and meditation for mind, body, and spirit. The vast library of content features hundreds of meditations and practices with an integrative approach to help create and sustain a healthier life, with an emphasis on stress, energy, sleep, mood management, purpose, relationships, and growth. By providing tools, guidance and community, Chopra aims to advance a culture of well-being and make a healthy, peaceful, and joyful life accessible to all. For more information, interact with the team on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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TEMPE, Ariz., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockford Fosgate, the industry leader in high-performance audio, confirms the launch of new audio kits for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. The first release of these new 800-watt audio systems will be during the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally® where Rockford staff will be demonstrating the audio kits at their booth on Lasalle Street and their location at Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City.
With options for Road Glide®, Street Glide®, Ultra®, and CVO® models, dating from 1998 through brand new bikes, the line-up of eleven kits is designed to exceed expectations by delivering the loudest, clearest sound for freeway speed output. They are custom tuned for the motorcycle environment to overcome wind, road, and exhaust noise while their Element Ready™ design ensures that each kit is purpose-built to withstand water, dirt, UV rays, and any weather that they encounter.
Kits feature the efficient, high-power output, IPX6 certified, M5 amplifier with a proprietary design that conserves current consumption while its Constant Power™ technology delivers dynamic power when needed. They also include a weatherproof wiring harness and installation components specific to each motorcycle model, as well as lightweight TMS speakers custom tuned for the open-air environment. Bikers can choose from kits that upgrade front fairing audio, as well as multi-speaker systems with front, bag lids, and tour-pak options.
For those looking to add Bluetooth® streaming and SiriusXM® capability that integrates with factory handlebar controls, a radio upgrade for 1998-2013 models is available (PMX-STG2 kits). Those with 2014 and newer Road Glide® or Street Glide® models have a kit option that adds dual 10-inch saddlebag subwoofers with an additional 800-watt amplifier.
Locations offering sales and installation at The Rally® include Sound Connection at Rockford's booth on Lasalle Street in Sturgis, Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Sound Pro in Rapid City, and Extreme Audio at the Buffalo Chip.
For information and vehicle compatibility details, please visit Rockford Fosgate.
About Rockford Corporation
Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, Rockford Corporation markets high-performance audio systems under the brand Rockford Fosgate® for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK).
Harley-Davidson®, Road Glide®, Street Glide®, Ultra®, and CVO® are registered trademarks of H-D USA, LLC.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGMA Lithium Corporation ("Sigma Lithium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SGML, TSXV: SGML), dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicles with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium, reports that it has filed a technical report titled "Grota do Cirilo Lithium Project Araçuaí and Itinga Regions, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Phase 3 Mineral Resource Estimate" (the "Phase 3 Technical Report") supporting its news release dated June 22, 2022, announcing the approximate 50% increase to the total National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") mineral resource estimate at its 100% owned Grota do Cirilo Project (the "Project" or "Grota do Cirilo").
The maiden mineral resource estimate at the Project's Phase 3 NDC deposit ("Phase 3") increased its estimated resource by approximately 50%, to 85.7 Mt, comprised of:
- 73.6 Mt of Measured and Indicated mineral resources grading at 1.43% Li2O; and
- 12.1 Mt of Inferred mineral resources grading at 1.45% Li2O.
The Phase 3 mineral resource estimate of 26.8 Mt announced on June 22, 2022 is comprised of:
- 23.3 Mt of Measured and Indicated mineral resources grading at 1.49% Li2O; and
- 3.5 Mt of Inferred mineral resources grading at 1.48% Li2O.
Refer to Table 1 below for additional details regarding the maiden Phase 3 mineral resource estimate.
Note:
- Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred mineral resources are exclusive of the Measured and Indicated resources.
- The estimates have an effective date of May 30, 2022 and have been classified using the 2014 CIM Definition Standards. The Qualified Person for the estimate is Mr. Marc-Antoine Laporte, P.Geo., an SGS Canada employee.
- A fixed density of 2.72 t/m3 was used to estimate the tonnage from block model volumes.
- Mineral Resources are reported assuming open pit mining methods, and the following further assumptions: lithium concentrate (6% Li2O) price of US$1,500/t, mining costs of US$2.20/t for mineralization and waste, crushing and processing costs of US$10.70/t, general and administrative (G&A) costs of US$4.00/t, metallurgical DMS recovery of 60%, 2% royalty payment, pit slope angles of 55º, and an overall cut-off grade of 0.5% Li2O.
- All Mineral Resources are presented undiluted and in situ, constrained by continuous 3D wireframe models, and are considered to have reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction.
- Tonnages and grades have been rounded in accordance with reporting guidelines. Totals may not sum due to rounding.
The Phase 3 Technical Report is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), EDGAR (www.sec.gov) and the Company's corporate website. The Phase 3 Technical Report was issued on August 4, 2022. The Phase 3 Technical Report was prepared for Sigma Lithium by: Homero Delboni Jr., MAusIMM, Promon Engenharia; Marc-Antoine Laporte, P.Geo, SGS Canada Inc; Jarrett Quinn, P.Eng., Primero Group Americas; Porfirio Cabaleiro Rodriguez, (MEng), FAIG, GE21 Consultoria Mineral; and Brian Talbot, FAusIMM, Rtek Pty Ltd.
The technical and scientific information related to geology and mineral resource estimate in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Marc-Antoine Laporte P.Geo., M.Sc., of SGS Geological Services. Mr. Laporte is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and is independent of Sigma Lithium.
Mr. Wes Roberts, P.Eng., a member of the technical committee of the Company, is the "qualified person" under NI 43-101 who reviewed and approved the other technical information included in this news release.
Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ: SGML, TSXV: SGML) is a Canadian company dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicle batteries with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium.
Sigma Lithium is currently in construction at its wholly owned Grota do Cirilo Project in Brazil, the largest lithium hard rock project in the Americas and one of the largest and highest purity lithium projects in the world. The lithium will be processed in a state-of-the-art, green-tech processing plant that uses 100% renewable energy, 100% recycled water and 100% dry-stack tailings. Since inception, Sigma Lithium has devoted itself to strong ESG practices, from its ongoing support of local communities to its goal of achieving net zero by 2024. For more information about Sigma Lithium, visit https://www.sigmalithiumresources.com/
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This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to the Phase 3 mineral resource estimate, the general business and operational outlook of the Company, and other forward-looking information. All statements that address future plans, activities, events, estimates, expectations or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur is forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on certain assumptions regarding, among other things: general economic and political conditions; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in the jurisdictions where the Company operates (including that the Company will obtain all licenses and approvals required); anticipated trends and effects in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic; the military conflict in Ukraine and related sanctions; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the Company's market position and future financial and operating performance; the Company's estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; and the Company's ability to develop and achieve production at its mineral projects. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information inherently involves and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to that the Company may not develop its mineral projects into a commercial mining operation; the market prices for lithium may not remain at current levels; and the market for electric vehicles and other large format batteries currently has limited market share and no assurances can be given for the rate at which this market will develop, if at all, which could affect the success of the Company and its ability to develop lithium operations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the current annual information form of the Company and other public filings available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas plays an important role in the migration pattern of many species — birds, bats, etc. Perhaps one of the most visually attractive migrations is that of the Monarch Butterfly, which typically graces our skies in the spring and fall.
Background
In the spring of 2016, six State Department of Transportations (DOTs) came together to help preserve the central corridor of the Monarch butterflies. Those six states include Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The DOTs in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ pledging to protect the Monarch’s habitat and raise awareness of the migrating insects.
Now nicknamed the ‘Monarch Highway’, the pathway of migration follows IH-35, stretching from Laredo, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota.
Timing
Spring migration begins in March as the butterflies start their journey north to northern Mexico, Texas and other southern states. It is here where they lay their eggs and the next generation beings.
Fall migration marks the Monarch butterflies’ return to the mountains of Central Mexico to spend the winter. Some butterflies travel up to 3,000 miles to make the trip home. This typically occurs in September, October and November.
How can you help?
Awareness is perhaps the easiest and one of the most effective ways to help the Monarch Butterflies. Supporting local land management and the involved DOTs can help keep the Monarch Highway program thriving.
On a more personal approach, providing a nurturing habitat for butterflies in your own backyard can be a beneficial way of supporting our winged friends. Monarch butterflies thrive on native milkweed and wildflowers. A few of these plants in your backyard, community garden or workplace landscape could help keep the Monarch butterfly population prospering.
IN-DEPTH: The Monarch Butterfly population has seen a devastating drop in numbers over the last several decades. Officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say that the Monarch population that typically winters in Central Mexico has dropped 88% from an estimated 383 million to just under 45 million. The Monarchs that typically spend winter in southern California have dropped even further, down 99%, from 4.5 million to 1,914 monarchs.
Are these butterflies endangered?
In December 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service performed a 12-month study after a petition was made to add the Monarch Butterfly to the Endangered Species Act. After a “thorough review,” the agency said the listing is “warranted, but precluded” because of other higher-priority species. The evaluation of the Monarch Butterfly species is speculated to be up for discussion again in 2024. | https://cw33.com/news/what-is-the-monarch-highway/ | 2022-04-26T16:04:43Z |
BEIJING (AP) — China has described reports and images of civilian killings in Ukraine as disturbing, and urged that they be further investigated, even while declining to blame Russia. That’s drawn questions about the resiliency ofBeijing’s support for Moscow, but speculation that it is weakening appears to be misplaced.
Here’s a deeper look at where China stands at this stage of the conflict:
IS CHINA SERIOUS ABOUT PROBING ATROCITIES?
In his statement Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespersonZhao Lijian referred to reports of atrocities in the town of Bucha, saying, “The truth and the cause of the incident must be verified.” He said that all parties should exercise restraint and avoid “unfounded accusations before a conclusion of the investigation.”
Crucially, Zhao did not mention Russian forces and gave no indication of how evidence should be gathered or by whom.
China has a lengthy history of providing political cover for its friends after incidents such as the sinking of a South Korean navy ship in 2010. China called that “unfortunate,” but refused to accept evidence North Korea was responsible.
Beijing also routinely turns accusations of war crimes back on the accusers, mainly the U.S., citing the Iraq invasion and incidents such as NATO’s 1999 bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. China has never accepted NATO’s claim that the attack was unintended.
WHERE DOES CHINA STAND ON RUSSIA’S INVASION?
Beijing early on committed itself to the position that Russia was provoked into attacking its neighbor by the eastward expansion of NATO under U.S. direction, even though Russian President Vladimir Putin has not listed that as his primary motive for invading.
China has abstained in votes at the United Nations condemning Russia’s actions, and, in keeping with standard policy, has strongly opposed economic sanctions against Russia.
At the same time, China shows no signs of undermining those sanctions or rushing in to fill the void left by the departure of Western companies from Russia.
Beijing has of late focused its messages on calls for talks leading to a cease-fire and avoiding a major humanitarian catastrophe. It has also provided Ukraine with humanitarian assistance and kept a line open to Ukrainian officials. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on Monday that China does not “have the mentality of watching the fire from a safe distance, still less to do anything that adds fuel to the fire.”
WHAT’S BEHIND CHINA’S SUPPORT FOR RUSSIA?
China and Russia have grown increasingly close under Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aligning their foreign policies in opposition to the Western liberal world order.
China generally follows Russia’s lead in voting at the U.N. and has helped stymy efforts to censure it over its military intervention in Syria. Together, the countries account for two of the five permanent veto-wielding seats on the U.N. Security Council, forming a bloc that can effectively frustrate Washington’s initiatives.
The two are also closely linked economically, with China becoming Russia’s largest trading partner and an important export market for its natural gas and oil.
Just weeks before the war began, Xi and Putin met in Beijing and issued a joint statement describing their relations as having “no limits.” To criticize Putin would therefore implicitly criticize Xi, something China does not tolerate.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS?
By claiming to be an impartial observer, China has won Moscow’s gratitude while largely shielding itself from obligations to take action against Russia. Beijing also points to the refusal of other countries including India and Brazil to condemn Moscow as evidence it doesn’t stand alone.
Beijing has no desire to see the end of Putin’s regime, but could benefit from a weakened Russia becoming even more of a junior partner in the relationship. That could give Beijing a stronger hand in obtaining Russian energy resources and cutting edge military technology.
At present, the risks are minimal. Beijing is long accustomed to being accused of enabling or perpetrating human rights abuses and has grown adept at ignoring or parrying them using its economic and political clout.
While its biggest city Shanghai is facing one of the country’s largest outbreak since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with a key Communist Party congress coming up later in the year, China is on high alert for anything that might threaten domestic stability.
HOW IS CHINA KEEPING THE PUBLIC ON ITS SIDE?
Beijing’s entirely Communist Party-controlled media have reported on the civilian killings in Bucha, but their coverage has a strong pro-Russian slant. The media have also amplified Russian disinformation, especially debunked claims that the U.S. and Ukraine have been collaborating on the production of biological weapons.
Beijing has sent instructions to teachers on how to “correctly” explain the conflict to students, with the U.S. cast as the “main culprit.”
It’s also shored up the official narrative with the circulation of a documentary film predating the Feb. 24 invasion that decries the fall of Russia’s former communist system. “Historical Nihilism and the Soviet Collapse” heaps praise on Putin and Joseph Stalin, while accusing reformers such as Nikita Khrushchev and Mikhail Gorbachev of aiding the U.S. and its allies in weakening the system from within. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/explainer-can-war-massacres-sway-chinas-support-for-russia/ | 2022-04-07T23:52:32Z |
The NAACP is representing a majority-Black town in Tennessee and helped it file a lawsuit on Friday alleging that the state comptroller exceeded his authority and racially discriminated against the town in its financial dealings.
Mason Mayor Emmit Gooden, the Board of Aldermen and the town are accusing Jason Mumpower, Tennessee's Comptroller of the Treasury, of violating the Equal Protection Clause and going beyond his authority under state and federal law as comptroller through his "unlawful efforts" to take over the town's finances.
The comptroller's office declined to comment on the lawsuit but has previously denied bias in the decision to oversee the town's finances.
This lawsuit follows an ongoing battle over financial supervision between town officials and the comptroller's office as the area is welcoming a $5.8 billion Ford Motor Company plant in 2025 called BlueOval City. A couple of weeks ago, Mumpower sent a letter to Mason residents calling on them to push for the town to relinquish its charter. After the town decided to keep its charter, the comptroller said it must fix the town's financial troubles or Tipton County will officially take over the city's finances.
The takeover is now ongoing as town officials are being "stripped of all financial autonomy and can spend no more than $100 without the prior approval" of the comptroller's office, according to the lawsuit.
Mumpower denies bias and previously told CNN he does not want Mason to be left out of the financial benefits of the Ford plant. Yet town officials are still skeptical about what the comptroller will do next.
The leaders of the town, with a population of less than 1,500, 72% of whom are Black, believe the state is only now getting involved because the Ford plant is coming to the area — about 10 miles away from Mason. Town officials believe Tipton County wants to take advantage of the incoming economic opportunities.
"We think that this majority African American town should be able to realize the economic opportunity that Ford Motor Company is bringing," Van Turner, one of the attorneys on the lawsuit, told CNN.
The NAACP helped the town file the suit to assist the city in protecting the citizens of Mason.
"Here are individuals who have been in this town for generations, and they have operated in a way in which they had to survive without real tangible support in recent years from the state," NAACP President Derrick Johnson told CNN.
Black-majority towns are regularly disenfranchised, expert says
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund sent a letter to Mumpower earlier this week regarding its concerns that the comptroller's office decision to take over financial control for an indefinite period is discriminatory.
Mumpower, who has authority over incoming and outgoing funds for the state, says he is also allowed to provide enhanced supervision over local government's finances. The suit alleges he is exceeding that power.
Although the Tennessee Code allows the comptroller to review town budgets and to require municipalities to reduce expenditures or levy additional taxes, it does not appear to allow day-to-day supervision over a town's financial transactions, according to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Counts alleged against the comptroller's office include violation of state law and violation of the Equal Protection Clause and the Tennessee Constitution. The town of Mason is also seeking declaratory judgment.
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund said it believes the timing of the comptroller's involvement is irrational and that the state's actions are motivated by racial discrimination, according to the letter to Mumpower.
The comptroller's office has only stepped in and taken control over a town's finances in three other instances — Van Buren County in 2020, the Town of Jellico between 2013 and 2018 and Polk County in the 1900's, according to the legal defense fund. Town officials said that even with much worse financial situations than Mason, the comptroller's office never pushed them to give up their charter. Both Van Buren County and Jellico have a population with about 95% White people, while Mason has about 23% White people.
Johnson told CNN the results of the investigation showed there was no evidence of equal treatment among jurisdictions.
"The fact that the attempted takeover is being perpetrated only now -- rather than years ago, when Mason's White leadership actually caused the financial issues complained of -- demonstrates that Defendant's timing and alleged justification are neither rational nor plausible," the lawsuit says.
Black-majority towns are regularly disenfranchised, according to Andre Perry, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
"Small Black-majority municipalities often are up against White state and county leaders who simply don't give their fellow citizens the same privileges because of the color of their skin," Perry told CNN. "It appears Mumpower values the assets and infrastructure of Mason more than the people."
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LA PORTE — It's the only surviving battleship that served in both world wars, having fought Nazis and the Japanese Army during World War II. But the greatest challenge in recent years for the USS Texas has been a leaky, rusty hull that at times forced workers to pump out about 2,000 gallonsof water per minute from the 110-year-old ship.
To ensure the historic vessel doesn't sink and can continue hosting visitors, the foundation in charge of its care is towing the ship Wednesday from its longtime home along the Houston Ship Channel to a shipyard in Galveston for much needed repairs.
Tony Gregory, the president of the Battleship Texas Foundation, said Wednesday the pulling of the ship by tugboats and getting it on its way was perfect. He said any problems would have happened in the first 15 minutes of pulling the ship but there were no issues.
"It went smoother than we thought and quicker than we thought … and she's gone, down the channel," he said.
Gregory said he expects the ship to arrive in Galveston by 4 p.m.
The journey from its longtime berth at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in the Houston suburb of La Porte is part of a $35 million project to repair the hull and ultimately restore the ship to its former glory.
The ship's repairs are part of the foundation's plans to eventually resettle it in a new location in Texas, possibly in one of three nearby cities, including Galveston, in order to attract more visitors and increase revenue.
Moving the ship for repairs is "the major step in getting the ship back to tip top shape," Gregory said Tuesday as he stood on the vessel while workers made final preparations.
The battleship will be pulled by four tugboats at a pace of about 5 knots per hour. The 40-mile journey to Galveston was expected to take about nine hours and won't be without risk as the ship's hull could leak enough to sink it.
"Once we get going, I anticipate it being pretty smooth... We feel like we're prepared," Gregory said.
Since 1948, the USS Texas has been located at the state historic site where the decisive battle in the Texas Revolution was fought. There, it's served as a museum and tourist attraction. The battleship was previously taken to the same shipyard in Galveston for repairs in 1988.
For the last three years, the ship has been closed to the public as the foundation has been preparing for the repairs. In 2019, the Texas Legislature approved the $35 million to fix the hull. The foundation is planning to make other fixes which it's paying for. All the repairs are expected to take up to a year to complete.
The foundation expected many people to gather along the ship channel to watch the ship go by.
Tricia Thomas, 50, who was one of the people invited to watch as the ship was unmoored, said she became emotional and teared up as she saw the ship move and heard its whistle sound as it began its journey. As the ship began moving, Thomas said, people clapped and cheered.
"It's amazing to see a ship that's 100 years old out on the water again, moving like she did for so many years. It was exciting," said Thomas, who lives in the Houston suburb of Kingwood.
Thomas said she believes it's important to preserve the ship so future generations can learn its history and it can remind people how they can come together for a common cause that's greater than them.
"I think that's probably the biggest story she can tell," Thomas said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_09cd6392-2943-11ed-88e1-2bacffd5771b.html | 2022-08-31T16:22:10Z |
MIAMI, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BeMe, a mobile app that supports the mental health of all teens, is announcing today Christine Ellis Purcell has joined as Chief Business Officer. Ms. Purcell is known throughout her marketing career for building distinct brands, driving growth and enhancing experiences across consumer and commercial products.
Most recently, as Chief Marketing Officer at Twin Health, where she was the first marketing hire, Ms. Purcell drove growth and brand for the company. She was previously an executive at Facebook for ten years where she led product and brand marketing for Messenger and Messenger Kids, as well as Community Operations, including safety and integrity across global markets.
At BeMe, Ms. Purcell will lead BeMe's marketing and brand strategy, as well as develop a robust sales process, driving health plan sales and increasing growth in the payor market, a key growth driver for the company.
"Christine is a best-in-class marketing executive with incredible experience building brands and driving brand and product marketing for Fortune 500 and health care startups alike," said Nicki Tessler, Chief Executive Officer of BeMe. "I am thrilled Christine has joined our leadership team and excited to partner with someone with such exceptional acumen and deep knowledge of our industry. Most importantly, Christine brings great passion for helping improve teen's mental health."
Prior to Facebook, Ms.Purcell was an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company, leading consultant and client teams, servicing strategy, marketing and innovation. At the beginning of her career, in true alignment with BeMe's mission of improving teen mental health, she was a group counselor for adolescents with severe behavioral and emotional issues.
Ms.Purcell graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
BeMe is a mobile mental health platform — made for and "With Teens In Mind" — to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of social, gaming, and streaming engagement along with human coaching and clinical care. BeMe was created to make teens happier — to intervene early and prevent the need for more intensive levels of care while democratizing emotional health for those who don't always engage or have access to resources.
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Ex-Google leader Bill Bragg will advance the IT capabilities powering SymphonyAI's vertical enterprise AI businesses, accelerating the company's continued rapid growth and customers' productivity gains
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SymphonyAI, a leader in high-value enterprise AI SaaS for strategic industries, announced today that Bill Bragg has joined the company as chief information officer.
SymphonyAI is a leading enterprise AI SaaS company that drives rapid value through high-impact use cases in targeted industries. SymphonyAI applications add substantial economic value by transforming existing business processes and enabling unprecedented insights and innovation. SymphonyAI is on a rapid growth trajectory, with more than 1,400 customers in vertical sectors including financial services, retail, CPG, manufacturing, media, public sector, and IT.
"SymphonyAI is an inspiring company, unlocking the promise of AI to boost worker productivity. Over the past decade, enterprises have been moving to the cloud, which has brought great efficiency gains. But productivity has been stuck because the work has fundamentally stayed the same. AI unlocks productivity because it fundamentally changes what workers spend their time on and gives them the insights and execution path to the highest value," said Bragg. "SymphonyAI is core to this because our AI SaaS solves real business problems in people's work. The model for success developed here, proven across many use cases and sectors, provides a rewarding mission for my team."
As CIO, Bragg is responsible for driving SymphonyAI's corporate information technology strategy and oversees all IT and information security. He brings a track record of creating best-in-class IT organizations that focus on agility, sustainable growth, and resilience.
Bragg is joining SymphonyAI from Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL), where he was head of Fitbit corporate IT and successfully led employee productivity integration and migration. Previously, he was vice president of IT infrastructure at Riverbed Technology (NASDAQ: RVBD) and the first customer of Riverbed's business performance management software. Bragg spent 14 years at Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) in various IT and engineering operations roles. He has led transformative initiatives through global teams, building and operating programs worldwide, including in India, China, and Europe.
"The technology infrastructure underpinning SymphonyAI drives success for our customers and our internal teams. With our applications, we are augmenting the enterprise worker with AI," said SymphonyAI CEO Sanjay Dhawan. "Our data operations, technology stack, and applications deliver fast and concrete value to our customers in every industry and change how effective workers can be. Bill's experience in managing and building the IT to power our kind of growth, and the growth of our customers, is essential."
Bragg's appointment follows SymphonyAI's executive announcements of Sanjay Dhawan as CEO in January, Jennifer Trzepacz as chief people officer in February, and Wayne Kimber as CFO and Vijay Raghavendra as CTO in December 2021.
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial services, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. SymphonyAI businesses have many leading enterprises as clients in each of these industries. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown to 2,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals. SymphonyAI is an SAIGroup company, backed by a $1 billion commitment from successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Romesh Wadhwani.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MU, STZ, NVAX, MCK, and CI.
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- Aug. 11 is "811 Day" – a day dedicated to the importance of calling 811 at least three business days before digging begins
- Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy reported damage to underground natural gas and electric lines nearly 5,000 times this year
- Calling 811 helps prevent injuries, outages, costly repairs – keeping everyone safer
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aug. 11 is officially "811 Day," and as residents continue summer yard projects, Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy want to remind everyone to call 811 before digging to prevent potential personal injury and avoid electric and natural gas outages.
"Keeping our customers safe and protecting our underground utility infrastructure are top priorities," said Sasha Weintraub, Piedmont Natural Gas senior vice president and president. "Even simple digging jobs can cause serious injuries and disrupt vital utility services to communities, so it is important to call 811 to prevent unnecessary and potentially dangerous situations and outages in our communities."
The national "811 Call Before You Dig" system was created so anyone who plans to dig can make a free call to have underground utility lines clearly marked. Contractors, homeowners, business owners and anyone preparing for a digging project should call 811 at least three business days before digging begins. The local utilities will then send a crew to mark underground lines in the area (electric, natural gas, water, sewer, phone, cable TV and others) with stakes, flags or paint.
From January to June 2022, Piedmont and Duke Energy reported damage to 4,967 natural gas and electric lines in their service territories (North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana).
More specifically, Piedmont and Duke Energy reported 1,766 cuts to underground natural gas facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. And Duke Energy reported around 3,201 damages to its underground electric network in all its service territories. In 2021, Piedmont and Duke Energy reported nearly 9,800 cuts to natural gas and electric lines.
"Our best defense is awareness and ongoing education to call 811 before you dig," added Weintraub. "We are committed to sharing this message with our customers and communities to avoid these accidents."
For a video that shows how to use 811, click here. For additional information about 811, visit Call 811 Before You Dig. To get in touch with the 811 center in your state, dial 811 or visit Call811.com.
Piedmont Natural Gas
Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, distributes natural gas to more than 1.1 million residential, commercial, industrial and power generation customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Piedmont is routinely recognized by J.D. Power for excellent customer satisfaction, and has been named by Cogent Reports as one of the most trusted utility brands in the U.S. More information: piedmontng.com. Follow Piedmont Natural Gas: Twitter, Facebook.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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PITTSBURGH, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was living in a condominium and wanted to create a carpet to protect high-traffic areas and entryways that are close in proximity," said an inventor, from Simi Valley, Calif., "so I invented the ROUND RUG. My design would provide added protection against dirt and stains and it would eliminate the constant need to clean the floors."
The invention provides an effective way to protect the flooring/carpeting in high traffic areas. In doing so, it offers an improved alternative to traditional area rugs. As a result, it eliminates the use of multiple rugs in one area and it could save time and effort when cleaning. The invention features a durable and decorative design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, apartments, condos, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LAX-1390, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NinjaTrader Group, LLC, a global leader in clearing, brokerage and technology solutions for active traders through its subsidiaries NinjaTrader and Tradovate, announced today that Hazim Macky has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Macky brings more than 20 years of software engineering and technology leadership experience to the newly established role, reporting to NinjaTrader Group CEO Martin Franchi.
Franchi said: "NinjaTrader Group is committed to innovation and, through technology, making futures available to a broader audience. Hazim has a tremendous track record of building and enhancing easy-to-use technology that has a tangible impact all over the world, including with iconic brands like Amazon and Microsoft. His experience and leadership will bring the technology experience we offer our clients to an entirely new level."
Macky said: "I'm excited to join NinjaTrader Group, an organization committed to unlocking value for its fast-growing client base with technology that is best-in-class and intuitive. Technology is a key differentiator that enables NinjaTrader's mission of transforming retail futures and meeting the trading community's growing demand for innovative products and services. Over the coming year, we'll be significantly expanding our team, attracting great talent and investing in diversity as we build out new products and offerings."
Macky previously served since January 2021 as VP of Engineering & CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) for Coinme, a leading cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S., where he ran the engineering, infrastructure and security, and data analytics organizations.
Prior to Coinme, Macky held the role of Director, Financial Systems of Remitly, a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families in over 170 countries around the world, which went public in September 2021.
Before Remitly, Macky held software engineering management positions at Amazon and Microsoft. He led the Amazon engineering teams that propelled voice shopping into the future via the now-ubiquitous Alexa personal assistant and also oversaw the homepage and shared navigation engineering teams to ensure the quality of the Amazon.com customer experience. At Microsoft, Macky was a member of the engineering leadership team driving the Customer Experience for the company's Bing search engine. His career also included multiple roles at various subsidiaries of Egypt-based mobile telecommunications company Orascom Telecome Holding.
Macky earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer sciences from Ain Shams University in Cairo and an MBA from the Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands.
NinjaTrader and Tradovate both offered trading from day one of the new Nano Bitcoin futures launched in June by Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, enabling clients to trade the contract without any commissions or market data fees. Through support of the rapidly expanding retail trader audience, as well as ongoing product and service innovation following NinjaTrader Group's acquisition of Tradovate Holdings, LLC, year-to-date trading activity at the combined entity exceeded 65 million futures contracts.
About NinjaTrader Group, LLC
NinjaTrader provides award-winning trading software and futures brokerage services to active futures traders. Founded in 2003, NinjaTrader has evolved into an industry leader supporting over 600,000 traders around the globe with best-in-class technology, discount commissions and world-class support. Tradovate, a subsidiary of NinjaTrader Group, is an online futures brokerage firm dedicated to meeting the needs of active retail traders. Tradovate offers a modern, cloud-based futures trading platform and subscription-based, commission-free trading. Tradovate powers futures trading from anywhere, with complete access to download the platform for Windows and/or Mac, log in on the web with Chrome and other browsers, and trade via mobile Apple or Android devices.
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PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanticom is excited to formally announce that a successful ownership transition was completed at the end of May. The acquisition from current owner Brian Conboy was executed by a group of Advanticom's employees, which is what makes this story stand out when compared to the trend of local IT firms selling to private equity backed national Managed Service Providers. Keith Arnold, the new President and CEO, as well as majority shareholder, will be leading the ownership team that includes three other minority shareholders who have all been working together for the past eight years. Joining Keith as new shareholders are Jason Fink, Jonathan Geyer, and Rob Rech.
At the end of 2021, Brian had approached Keith, who had been running the day-to-day operations at Advanticom for the last few years, about the potential opportunity to acquire the firm. For Keith, it was an easy decision to embrace the opportunity for one simple reason: he understands how unique the team at Advanticom is and how much everyone at the firm believes in its mission. It has a lot to do with Advanticom's culture of accountability.
Per Keith, "For the last five years we have been building something very special at Advanticom: the tenure and comradery that we have among our Senior Engineering team. The years spent working side by side in the trenches has formed a level of trust that will set us up for success in the years to come. The Managed Services marketplace is evolving, with an increasing focus around IT security. Today, businesses want to work with an MSP that has security focused engineers and an operational maturity that exceeds the capabilities of the traditional MSP. We anticipated this transition several years ago and have been building our capacity to a level that positions Advanticom as a leader in the marketplace. It's an exciting opportunity to lead a company with this level of talent and vision."
Some additional insight on the new shareholders joining Keith as part of the Executive Leadership Team:
Jason Fink, Advanticom's Director of Cloud Services, has been with the company for 12 years. He serves as the organization's Microsoft Practice Manager and Risk Assessment manager for the ISO27001 practice. Jason's primary focus is architecting and implementing Microsoft's cloud solutions, including Office 365 and Azure. He has managed Advanticom's Microsoft Partnership and Cloud Solution Partner (CSP) program since 2015.
Jonathan Geyer, Advanticom's Director of Security Services, has been with the company for 8 years and has worked in the industry for over 15 years. Jonathan's focus has always involved networking and security services in various consulting, corporate support, management, and development roles. As Director of Security Services, Jonathan will continue to lead the incident response and managed security services teams, in addition to advise on and architect client's networking initiatives.
Rob Rech, Advanticom's Director of Infrastructure Services, is the organization's longest tenured partner at 17 years with the organization. Rob serves as Advanticom's Business Continuity Plan Owner, Problem Management Process Owner, and is a Security Incident Response team member. Rob's areas of focus are architecting and implementing solutions in virtualization, storage, Windows server, disaster recovery, business continuity, backups, and business operation restoration following a security incident.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Advanticom, Inc. is a locally owned and operated Managed Services and IT Security Consultancy firm that has been in business for 25+ years. Advanticom is an ISO 27001 certified IT service provider and our entire staff is 100% ITIL certified. Advanticom serves hundreds of Pittsburgh and Western PA based clients as an outsourced IT consulting firm. Our trust is built on the back of our operational maturity, accreditations, and our talented staff. For more information visit the company's website www.advanticom.com.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aslan Energy Capital, Singapore and PT Agri Maritim Sulteng, Indonesia have entered into a cooperation agreement, whereby Aslan Energy Capital will invest, develop and execute a multi-faceted green energy hub project in Palu, Central Sulawesi through the design, funding, construction, commissioning, and operation of a solar farm and a first of its kind green ammonia production facility in Indonesia with the active support and engagement of Government of Central Sulawesi. The joint development and cooperation agreement also includes the establishment of a carbon neutral Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal within the Palu SEZ, adjacent to the Port of Pantaloan, that will enable clean power generation for the mining and smelter industry in Central Sulawesi.
The Palu Green Energy Hub is set to deliver up to 400 MW of solar power production and is in line with Indonesia's national renewable energy generation targets for 2030. Palu Green Energy Hub will consist of three major energy mix components to ensure reliable, stable, and affordable power as well as a clean fuel supply for Central Sulawesi. As a first stage, a 100 MW solar farm which will primarily supply industries in the Palu SEZ will commence operations by Q4 2023. Additional solar capacity will be modularly implemented over the next four years and will power the electrolysers of the 180 tonnes/day green ammonia production facility at Palu SEZ.
This investment is important for increasing the renewable energy mix in the Central Sulawesi Province and a major stepping stone for the provincial government to support energy transformation, enabling the Palu SEZ to pioneer the application of renewable energy in industrial areas with world class standard. "The Palu Green Energy Hub aims to promote a sustainable ecosystem within the Palu SEZ, and we plan to be a role model for minimising environmental impacts in general and shifting to green energy that will accelerate regional development, catalyse the economic growth in SEZ and enable industries to shift towards a sustainable future", said Mr. Sony Panukma Widianto, President Director of PT Agri Maritim Sulteng.
The onshore LNG import terminal at Palu will have an import capacity of 2 MTPA, which will supply carbon neutral LNG for the captive 1.2 GW combined cycle powerplant. The LNG marine facilities will be developed in partnership with the Port of Pantaloan, a commercial port in Central Sulawesi, and will almost double the port's cargo handling capacity. This LNG terminal will ensure sufficient power generation for the regions nickel smelter industries and provide LNG via virtual pipelines (ISO LNG containers and trucking) to reduce the carbon footprint of the mining industry.
AEC and AMS recently signed a Cooperation Agreement outlining the project execution target schedule for the Green Energy Hub in the presence of the Governor of Central Sulawesi, Gov. Rusdy Mastura. "The Government of Central Sulawesi is very pleased with this green initiative and we are glad to have Aslan Energy Capital as our investment and development partner in leading this energy hub, along with PT Agri Maritim Sulteng. The industrial clusters, maritime sector, and mining industry in Central Sulawesi will greatly benefit from this project and we will provide our full support to fast track its execution. The project will act as a model to be replicated in other regions, and support the transition to cleaner energy sources in Central Sulawesi, as a contribution to Indonesia's overall energy strategy", the Governor of Central Sulawesi, Gov. Rusdy Mastura commented.
"The Palu Green Energy Hub brings multiple benefits to the people of Central Sulawesi, our regional partners, and customers in Indonesia. This mega project will promote industrial growth, create job opportunities, enable greener mining activities, accelerate the progress in achieving the ESG goals and SDG targets of Central Sulawesi and bring substantial additional revenues to the City of Palu and the regional development for the State of Central Sulawesi. Moreover, once domestic demand for green ammonia is met, we plan to export the excess supply to markets like Japan and Korea, thereby expanding the reach of the green hub, positioning Central Sulawesi as a green energy leader in SE Asia and attracting further industrial operators to the State" said Dr. Muthu Chezhian, Group Managing Director of Aslan Energy Capital, Singapore. "Indonesia is our group's key strategic hub in Asia Pacific. This project is the largest to date in our Indonesian portfolio alongside our two other largescale blue hydrogen and LNG developments ongoing in Java, which is a further testimony to our commitment and conviction in the country as a key global energy hub." Feasibility Studies have been completed and the engineering and permitting process is moving on an expedited track with support from the provincial authorities and the Governor's office, with construction expected to begin in Q4 of 2022 for the 100 MW solar farm.
Ammonia plays an important role as a fertilizer in the agricultural industry and it is a critical feedstock in manufacturing and chemical industries. By utilizing green ammonia, carbon footprint can be reduced by up to 90%. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, ammonia can also serve as a low or zero-carbon flexible energy carrier, and global maritime infrastructure is already well established to store and transport it. Green ammonia is widely expected to be the fuel of the future and the Palu SEZ green ammonia facility will play a key role in transforming the energy map of SE Asia.
PT Agri Maritim Sulteng is a Central Sulawesi Provincial government owned company that carries out provincial development in particular and national economic development in general, to fulfil the needs of the people towards an equitable and prosperous society. as well as managing provincial wealth.
Aslan Energy Capital, (a subsidiary of LNG Alliance Pte Ltd, Singapore) is a project development, operations and new energy assets platform focused on the LNG, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia and Renewable Energy value chain. AEC leverage on partnerships with key energy sector players, technology developers and investment partners to structure and deliver solutions to address energy and social infrastructure solutions into their core operational markets in Asia and Americas.
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North & South Travis Streets temporarily closing for construction
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - TXDOT is closing down another major intersection and street near downtown Sherman on August 12th as it works on U.S. 75.
“As life progresses, you kind of have to deal with the crap that comes,” said Elaura McCauley, an employee at Once Upon a Girl at the Travis Street Salons.
The Texas Department of Transportation warns drivers the intersection of North Travis Street and U.S. 75 will close Friday at 7 pm through early Monday morning.
South Travis street will also temporarily close Friday.
TX DOT does not have a date for when it expects to reopen.
“My only concern was how I was going to get to work every day,” said McCauley. “There are probably other ways, but those are my easier ways.”
Right off U.S. 75, Travis Street Salons Owner, Eric Ross, has been dealing with the construction for a while.
“It just seems like it slows everything down,” said Ross. “My clients get here about ten minutes late. I have to get up ten minutes early, but that’s about it.”
The closure will mean drivers on North Travis Street will only be able to turn right onto the frontage road and follow a detour as the southbound overpass on the highway is demolished.
“We all hate construction, but it is very time-consuming to sit in traffic, and trying to find different ways to work is kind of a pain in the butt,” said McCauley. “I mean, I know it has to happen as more people are moving into the area. It’s going to be more convenient when it is finished. It’s just the meantime part of it that’s the worst part.”
TX DOT asked drivers to prepare, slow down, and look for crews, barricades, and expect delays.
“Give yourself an extra ten minutes to get here,” said Ross.
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Monday forecast: ‘Coolest’ day of the week
Very hot for most of the week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Heads up this morning, patchy fog is possible so use caution through 9am especially near low lying areas. This week will be one of our hottest weeks of the year so far with very low chances for rain through the weekend.
Taking Action:
The heat is going to be the main concern all week: Stay cool by limiting outdoor exposure and hydrating with plenty of water. Additional heat safety tips here.
Rain chances this week are minimal however there are a few indications of light rain at times according to one of the long range models. Friday, Sunday, and next Monday are the chances to monitor. Again even if anything does develop from any of these chances, rainfall totals won’t amount to much.
The other uncertainty will be the humidity levels. As a reminder, the higher the humidity the ‘cooler’ the temperatures will be. Humidity isn’t expected to be extremely high all week which means it will be easier to reach the higher temperatures which is why you see several triple digit highs. Heat indices 100-110 will likely be the range on the hotter days.
Today: Sunny. Highs in the low-mid 90s. Winds E around 5 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the mid 60s to low 70s. Winds SE/S around 5 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s to around 102. Winds S 5-15 mph.
A weak cold front pushes through Tuesday night which will shift winds to the north for Wednesday leading to a slightly cooler day and more in the 90s. Temperatures do heat back up on Thursday however confidence decreases beginning Friday. One model has Friday through next Monday staying very hot with highs likely in the triple digits however the other model has highs in the 90s so there is hope for slightly cooler temperatures especially Sunday and Monday compared to what’s in the 8 day.
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Event held to honor Manny Guzman following deadly stabbing at middle school
By Emily Rittman
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Community members who are struggling to cope with the death of a 14-year-old who was stabbed inside Northeast Middle School honored Manuel “Manny” Guzman Thursday night.
The Winnwood Skate Center held a “donation skate” to show support for Guzman’s family. Admission and skates were free. Donations were collected for his family.
Guzman was a regular at the Winnwood Skate Center. Employees and customers expected to see him there every weekend. When the owners and managers heard about his death, they wanted to invite his family and friends to remember him in a place that he loved.
“We saw him every Friday and Saturday night. He was just happy,” Winnwood Skate Center Manager Emily Rooks said. “I just remember every time I’d walk out here, ‘Oh, there goes Manny,’ and he’d be zipping across the floor. He definitely made a presence here at the rink.”
Guzman’s young friends miss him.
“He was very respectful. He was a person you could tell anything,” Kennedy Sprague said. “Very understanding. Just a very easy person to talk to.”
Parents of Guzman’s friends also attended the event. Many were thinking of his mother and what she has endured with the loss of her son.
“I wanted to come out and show my love for him,” parent Roshelle Thompson said.
Manny’s mother, Vicenta Guzman, was surrounded by people who loved her son. Several members of the crowd hugged her Thursday night.
“That was her baby. She raised him very respectful,” relative Lisa Wiseman said. “Bright young kid. Very outgoing. Very loving. He had high ambitions.”
A moment of silence was held as members of the crowd grieved.
“We just need justice for our baby,” Wiseman said.
A 14-year-old suspect is in custody at the Juvenile Detention Center. They are charged in juvenile court with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.
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BOSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flashback Technologies Inc, an innovative digital healthcare company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to transform basic physiological data into lifesaving and life changing vital signs, announced today that it has appointed Marcus Barkham as CEO.
"Marcus brings over 20 years of senior executive experience in the healthcare and medical technology industries," said Vera Tice, Chair of the Board of Directors. "With a strong clinical background, he adds a deep understanding of customer needs along with a proven track record of commercialization and scaling healthcare businesses. We are delighted to have him onboard and are excited by the new focus and direction he is already bringing to the organization."
As part of this new vision for the for the company, Flashback Technologies has embarked upon a company wide rebrand to Impact Vitals, a move driven to more accurately reflect its mission and vision for the future.
"I'm incredibly honored to be leading an exciting and innovative company whose advanced solutions, reveal subtle and early changes in physiological status." says Marcus Barkham, CEO of Impact Vitals.
"Impact Vital's algorithms offer groundbreaking insights into hydration and clinical fluid management never seen before. The fact we can do this using standard and readily available medical and consumer sensor technology, allows us to access and positively impact the lives of millions around the world. This is what drives us, and we hope the renaming and fresh branding for the company captures our exciting new direction, strategy, and focus."
New branding, website, marketing materials and news updates will be communicated over the coming weeks and months as exciting announcements are made.
About: Impact Vitals is a passionate and innovative digital healthcare company, focused on patient centric software solutions.
Low bodily fluid levels are a leading cause of physiological deterioration. Due to the human body's ability to effect compensatory mechanisms, standard vital signs changes can remain stable until a sudden and precipitous collapse becomes evident. Delayed recognition of this results in the leading causes of hospitalization, disability and death.
Existing deterioration monitoring tools have significant limitations. Our solutions offer a stronger and faster indicator of physiological deterioration than any single legacy vital sign or consumer-based indicator.
For inquiries please email: info@impactvitals.ai
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Greensboro's AAA Four-Diamond award-winning golf resort selects Wyndham Grand as its global sales and marketing partner; Joins Wyndham Rewards, the #1 hotel loyalty program
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with more than 8,900 hotels across 95+ countries, today announced the expansion of its flagship Wyndham Grand® brand, adding Greensboro's award-winning Grandover Resort & Spa to its growing global portfolio.
Named one of North Carolina's Best Golf Hotels by U.S. News & World Report and ranked Greensboro's No. 1 Resort by TripAdvisor, Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, offers guests a sophisticated and secluded retreat just minutes from the heart of downtown Greensboro. Nestled on 1,600 wooded acres, the 244-room resort features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a world-class spa, tennis courts, fitness center, fine dining and more than 45,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. The resort is also the official host hotel of this week's Wyndham Championship, the sixth-oldest event on the PGA TOUR, excluding the majors.
"Grandover Resort & Spa is a spectacular property that masterfully captures the essence of what makes every stay with Wyndham Grand so special," said Jurgen Schafers, Wyndham Grand group vice president and brand leader. "Elevated yet approachable, personable yet polished, it caters to travelers with welcoming, tailored experiences that allow them to make the most of every moment. It's a tremendous addition to the Wyndham Grand brand and one we know guests, particularly those with a passion for golf, are absolutely going to love."
Guests of Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, will begin seeing nods to the hotel's new brand affiliation starting today with full integration into Wyndham's award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards®, expected later this Fall. Once integrated, guests will be able to earn points on qualified resort stays and redeem for free nights or a wide-array of other rewards. Wyndham Rewards has the distinction of having more free night redemption options than any other major hotel rewards program, offering stays at over 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally.
Through its affiliation with Wyndham Grand, Grandover will also become the newest hotel to join The Meetings Collection, Wyndham's curated collection of hotels and resorts in highly sought-after meetings destinations across the U.S. Elevating Wyndham's support of meeting planners, The Meetings Collection delivers a simple, streamlined way for organizers to source and book exceptional resorts, all while receiving competitive rates and generous rewards.
"As a proud partner of the Wyndham Championship, this move is a natural evolution of Grandover's longstanding relationship with Wyndham," said Kelly Harrill, executive vice president of Hospitality at Koury Corporation. "Wyndham is known the world over not only for its iconic brands but what is arguably one of the most compelling rewards programs in our industry today. Being able to tap into the program's more than 95 million enrolled members, as well as best-in-class technology, sales and distribution platforms, all while maintaining the individuality, character and charm that is the Grandover, made the decision to align with Wyndham Grand an easy one."
As a Wyndham Grand hotel, Grandover Resort & Spa joins an exclusive and growing brand portfolio of nearly 70 upper-upscale hotels located in some of the most sought-after destinations around the world, including Shanghai, Istanbul, Doha, Salzburg and Orlando. Approachable by design, hotels are known for the spectacular locales, striking architecture and intuitive service. Learn more and book your next stay at www.wyndhamgrand.com.
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About Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel
Nestled on 1,600 wooded acres, Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, is one of North Carolina's premier golf destinations and Greensboro's first-ever AAA Four-Diamond Award hotel. Offering 244-rooms, including five luxurious suites, the resort is just minutes from downtown Greensboro and features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a world-class spa, tennis courts, fitness center, fine dining and more than 45,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. The resort is the centerpiece of Grandover, a multi-experience community developed and managed by family-owned Koury Corporation offering shopping, dining and recreation as well as business and residential spaces. For more information, or to book your next stay, visit www.grandoverresort.com.
About Wyndham Grand
Travel is the best excuse to enjoy the grand things in life. With locations in some of the world's most sought-after vacation destinations – including Shanghai, Istanbul, Doha, Salzburg and Orlando – Wyndham Grand® hotels transform ordinary moments into unforgettable experiences. Approachable by design, Wyndham Grand helps travelers make every moment count. Book your next escape at www.wyndhamgrand.com. You can also like and follow Wyndham Grand on Facebook and Instagram. For hotel development opportunities, visit www.development.wyndhamhotels.com.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 22 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
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TULSA, Okla., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) today announced its second quarter 2022 financial results and reaffirmed its 2022 financial guidance.
SECOND QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS
- Second quarter 2022 net income was $32.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, compared with $30.1 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2021;
- Year to date 2022 net income was $131.0 million, or $2.42 per diluted share, compared with $125.7 million, or $2.35 per diluted share, in the same period last year;
- Actual heating degree days across the Company's service areas were 635 in the second quarter 2022, 6% warmer than normal and 15% warmer compared with the same period last year;
- The Company executed forward sale agreements for 591,736 shares of common stock under its at-the-market equity program; had shares been settled as of June 30, 2022, it would have generated net proceeds of approximately $48.3 million; and
- A quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share, or $2.48 per share on an annualized basis, was declared on July 18, 2022, payable on Sept. 1, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Aug. 15, 2022.
"Customer growth and continued economic development activity across our service area contributed to our second quarter financial results. Our capital program remains on track for the year, including system expansions to meet growing customer demand and planned system integrity investments," said Robert S. McAnnally, president and chief executive officer. "We also released our 2022 ESG report which includes new disclosures, updates on our programs to support customers and employees and our progress toward a cleaner energy future."
SECOND QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
ONE Gas reported operating income of $58.6 million in the second quarter 2022, compared with $51.1 million in the second quarter 2021, which primarily reflects:
- an increase of $14.4 million from new rates; and
- an increase of $1.5 million in residential sales due to net customer growth in Oklahoma and Texas.
These increases were offset partially by:
- an increase of $5.8 million in outside service costs; and
- an increase of $0.7 million in employee-related costs, which reflects $3.3 million of higher labor and employee benefit costs, offset partially by a $2.7 million decrease in expenses associated with the change in our nonqualified employee benefit plan liabilities.
For the second quarter 2022, other expense, net, increased $4.4 million compared with the same period last year, due primarily to a $6.5 million decrease in the market value of investments associated with nonqualified employee benefit plans, offset partially by a decrease of $2.4 million in net periodic benefit cost other than service cost.
Income tax expense includes a credit for amortization of the regulatory liability associated with excess accumulated deferred income taxes (EDIT) of $3.0 million and $2.6 million for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Capital expenditures and asset removal costs were $149.1 million for the second quarter 2022 compared with $129.4 million in the same period last year. The increase was due primarily to expenditures for system integrity and extension of service to new areas.
YEAR TO DATE 2022 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Operating income for the six-month 2022 period was $199.3 million, compared with $181.4 million in 2021, which primarily reflects:
- an increase of $29.5 million from new rates;
- an increase of $4.1 million in residential sales due to net customer growth in Oklahoma and Texas;
- a decrease of $3.0 million in bad debt expense; and
- an increase of $1.2 million in late payment, reconnect and collection fees.
These increases were offset partially by:
- an increase of $9.5 million in outside service costs;
- an increase of $9.1 million in depreciation expense due to additional capital expenditures being placed in service; and
- an increase of $2.9 million in employee-related costs, which reflects $5.4 million of higher labor and employee benefit costs, offset partially by a $2.5 million decrease in expenses associated with the change in our nonqualified employee benefit plan liabilities.
For the six-month 2022 period, other expense, net, increased $8.2 million compared with the same period last year, due primarily to a $10.0 million decrease in the market value of investments associated with nonqualified employee benefit plans, offset partially by a decrease of $2.6 million in net periodic benefit cost other than service cost.
Income tax expense includes a credit for amortization of the regulatory liability associated with EDIT of $10.9 million and $10.7 million for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Capital expenditures and asset removal costs were $272.0 million for the six-month 2022 period compared with $238.4 million in the same period last year. The increase was due primarily to expenditures for system integrity and extension of service to new areas.
REGULATORY ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Securitization
The Company continues to make progress in its efforts to utilize securitization as a means to finance extraordinary costs associated with the February 2021 Winter Storm Uri. The following updates reflect the most recent securitization activity in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.
The Oklahoma Development Finance Authority (ODFA) received a hearing before the Oklahoma Supreme Court and on May 24, 2022, the court validated the proposed bond issuance. On July 15, 2022, the ODFA began the marketing process for the bonds which are expected to be issued and proceeds received in the third quarter of 2022. At June 30, 2022, Oklahoma Natural Gas has deferred approximately $1.3 billion in extraordinary costs attributable to Winter Storm Uri.
On July 14, 2022, Kansas Gas Service, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) Staff and the Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board reached a settlement agreement for the issuance of a financing order allowing securitized utility tariff bonds to be issued in the amount of approximately $328 million plus issuance fees. The agreement provides for the issuance of bonds with a scheduled final maturity of between 7 and 10 years. The final amount to be securitized will be provided in the final Issuance Advice Letter. The KCC has until Sept. 27, 2022, to review the application and issue a financing order if it deems the issuance of securitized bonds to be appropriate. If the KCC approves the financing order, the Company can begin the process to issue the securitized bonds.
The Texas Public Finance Authority has begun the process to issue securitized bonds, which are expected to be issued in the fourth quarter of 2022. At June 30, 2022, Texas Gas Service has deferred approximately $246.7 million in extraordinary costs associated with Winter Storm Uri, including $48.5 million attributable to the West Texas service area which is being recovered through a separate surcharge over a three-year period that started in January 2022.
Other Regulatory Updates
In March 2022, Oklahoma Natural Gas filed its first annual Performance-Based Rate Change (PBRC) application following the general rate case that was approved in November 2021. The filing is for a calendar 2021 test year and includes a requested base rate increase of $19.7 million, an energy efficiency program incentive of $2.3 million and an estimated $9.1 million credit associated with EDIT. On May 27, 2022, the Public Utility Division (PUD) of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) filed responsive testimony supporting an increase of $19.6 million. On May 31, 2022, the Office of the Attorney General filed a statement supporting PUD's position. Pursuant to its tariff, Oklahoma Natural Gas placed new rates into effect on July 13, 2022, reflecting a base rate revenue increase of $19.6 million. These rates are subject to refund until approved by the OCC. A hearing is expected to be scheduled in September 2022.
In February 2022, Texas Gas Service made Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) filings for all customers in the Central-Gulf Service Area, requesting a $9.1 million increase to be effective in June 2022. All municipalities, and the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), approved the new rates or allowed them to take effect with no action.
In March 2022, Texas Gas Service made GRIP filings for all customers in the West Texas service area, requesting a $5.0 million increase to be effective in July 2022. On June 23, 2022, the city of El Paso denied the requested increase and assessed fees associated with its review of the filing. Texas Gas Service appealed the city's action to the RRC. All other municipalities, and the RRC, approved the new rates or allowed them to take effect with no action. Texas Gas Service implemented the new rates in July 2022, pending the outcome of the appeal.
In April 2022, Texas Gas Service made its annual Cost-of-Service Adjustment filings for the incorporated area of the Rio Grande Valley service area. In July 2022, the municipalities approved an increase of $2.5 million, and new rates will become effective in August 2022.
In June 2022, Texas Gas Service filed a rate case seeking to consolidate its West Texas, North Texas and Borger/Skellytown service areas into a single West-North service area and requesting a rate increase of $13.0 million. If approved, new rates are expected to take effect in early 2023.
2022 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
ONE Gas reaffirmed its financial guidance issued on Jan. 18, 2022, with 2022 net income and earnings per share expected to be in the range of $215 million to $227 million, and $3.96 to $4.20 per diluted share. Capital expenditures, including asset removal costs, are expected to be approximately $650 million for 2022.
EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST
The ONE Gas executive management team will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (10 a.m. Central Daylight Time). The call also will be carried live on the ONE Gas website.
To participate in the telephone conference call, dial 888-394-8218, passcode 2645252, or log on to www.onegas.com/investors and select Events and Presentations.
If you are unable to participate in the conference call or the webcast, a replay will be available on the ONE Gas website, www.onegas.com, for 30 days. A recording will be available by phone for seven days. The playback call may be accessed at 888-203-1112, passcode 2645252.
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ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) is a 100% regulated natural gas utility, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "OGS." ONE Gas is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States.
Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ONE Gas provides a reliable and affordable energy choice to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in Oklahoma; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in Texas, in terms of customers.
For more information and the latest news about ONE Gas, visit onegas.com and follow its social channels: @ONEGas, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Some of the statements contained and incorporated in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. The forward-looking statements relate to our anticipated financial performance, liquidity, management's plans and objectives for our future operations, our business prospects, the outcome of regulatory and legal proceedings, market conditions and other matters. We make these forward-looking statements in reliance on the safe harbor protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The following discussion is intended to identify important factors that could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements include the items identified in the preceding paragraph, the information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations and other statements contained or incorporated in this news release identified by words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "should," "goal," "forecast," "guidance," "could," "may," "continue," "might," "potential," "scheduled," "likely," and other words and terms of similar meaning.
One should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are applicable only as of the date of this news release. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Those factors may affect our operations, markets, products, services and prices. In addition to any assumptions and other factors referred to specifically in connection with the forward-looking statements, factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statement include, among others, the following:
- our ability to recover costs (including operating costs and increased commodity costs related to Winter Storm Uri in February 2021), income taxes and amounts equivalent to the cost of property, plant and equipment, regulatory assets and our allowed rate of return in our regulated rates or other recovery mechanisms;
- cyber-attacks, which, according to experts, have increased in volume and sophistication since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, or breaches of technology systems that could disrupt our operations or result in the loss or exposure of confidential or sensitive customer, employee or Company information; further, increased remote working arrangements as a result of the pandemic have required enhancements and modifications to our IT infrastructure (e.g. Internet, Virtual Private Network, remote collaboration systems, etc.), and any failures of the technologies, including third-party service providers, that facilitate working remotely could limit our ability to conduct ordinary operations or expose us to increased risk or effect of an attack;
- our ability to manage our operations and maintenance costs;
- the concentration of our operations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas;
- changes in regulation of natural gas distribution services, particularly those in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas;
- the economic climate and, particularly, its effect on the natural gas requirements of our residential and commercial customers;
- the length and severity of a pandemic or other health crisis, such as the outbreak of COVID-19, including the impact to our operations, customers, contractors, vendors and employees, the effectiveness of vaccine campaigns (including the COVID-19 vaccine campaign) on our workforce and customers and the effect of other measures or mandates that international, federal, state and local governments, agencies, law enforcement and/or health authorities implement to address the pandemic or other health crisis, which could (as with COVID-19) precipitate or exacerbate one or more of the above-mentioned and/or other risks, and significantly disrupt or prevent us from operating our business in the ordinary course for an extended period;
- competition from alternative forms of energy, including, but not limited to, electricity, solar power, wind power, geothermal energy and biofuels;
- adverse weather conditions and variations in weather, including seasonal effects on demand and/or supply, the occurrence of severe storms in the territories in which we operate, and climate change, and the related effects on supply, demand, and costs;
- indebtedness could make us more vulnerable to general adverse economic and industry conditions, limit our ability to borrow additional funds and/or place us at competitive disadvantage compared with competitors;
- our ability to secure reliable, competitively priced and flexible natural gas transportation and supply, including decisions by natural gas producers to reduce production or shut-in producing natural gas wells and expiration of existing supply and transportation and storage arrangements that are not replaced with contracts with similar terms and pricing;
- our ability to complete necessary or desirable expansion or infrastructure development projects, which may delay or prevent us from serving our customers or expanding our business;
- operational and mechanical hazards or interruptions;
- adverse labor relations;
- the effectiveness of our strategies to reduce earnings lag, revenue protection strategies and risk mitigation strategies, which may be affected by risks beyond our control such as commodity price volatility, counterparty performance or creditworthiness and interest rate risk;
- the capital-intensive nature of our business, and the availability of and access to, in general, funds to meet our debt obligations prior to or when they become due and to fund our operations and capital expenditures, either through (i) cash on hand, (ii) operating cash flow, or (iii) access to the capital markets and other sources of liquidity;
- our ability to obtain capital on commercially reasonable terms, or on terms acceptable to us, or at all;
- limitations on our operating flexibility, earnings and cash flows due to restrictions in our financing arrangements;
- cross-default provisions in our borrowing arrangements, which may lead to our inability to satisfy all of our outstanding obligations in the event of a default on our part;
- changes in the financial markets during the periods covered by the forward-looking statements, particularly those affecting the availability of capital and our ability to refinance existing debt and fund investments and acquisitions to execute our business strategy;
- actions of rating agencies, including the ratings of debt, general corporate ratings and changes in the rating agencies' ratings criteria;
- changes in inflation and interest rates;
- our ability to recover the costs of natural gas purchased for our customers, including those related to Winter Storm Uri and any related financing required to support our purchase of natural gas supply, including the securitized financings currently contemplated in each of our jurisdictions;
- impact of potential impairment charges;
- volatility and changes in markets for natural gas and our ability to secure additional and sufficient liquidity on reasonable commercial terms to cover costs associated with such volatility;
- possible loss of local distribution company franchises or other adverse effects caused by the actions of municipalities;
- payment and performance by counterparties and customers as contracted and when due, including our counterparties maintaining ordinary course terms of supply and payments;
- changes in existing or the addition of new environmental, safety, tax and other laws to which we and our subsidiaries are subject, including those that may require significant expenditures, significant increases in operating costs or, in the case of noncompliance, substantial fines or penalties;
- the effectiveness of our risk-management policies and procedures, and employees violating our risk-management policies;
- the uncertainty of estimates, including accruals and costs of environmental remediation;
- advances in technology, including technologies that increase efficiency or that improve electricity's competitive position relative to natural gas;
- population growth rates and changes in the demographic patterns of the markets we serve, and economic conditions in these areas' housing markets;
- acts of nature and the potential effects of threatened or actual terrorism and war, including recent events in Europe;
- the sufficiency of insurance coverage to cover losses;
- the effects of our strategies to reduce tax payments;
- the effects of litigation and regulatory investigations, proceedings, including our rate cases, or inquiries and the requirements of our regulators as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017;
- changes in accounting standards;
- changes in corporate governance standards;
- existence of material weaknesses in our internal controls;
- our ability to comply with all covenants in our indentures and the ONE Gas Credit Agreement, a violation of which, if not cured in a timely manner, could trigger a default of our obligations;
- our ability to attract and retain talented employees, management and directors, or a shortage of skilled labor;
- unexpected increases in the costs of providing health care benefits, along with pension and postemployment health care benefits, as well as declines in the discount rates on, declines in the market value of the debt and equity securities of, and increases in funding requirements for, our defined benefit plans; and
- our ability to successfully complete merger, acquisition or divestiture plans, regulatory or other limitations imposed as a result of a merger, acquisition or divestiture, and the success of the business following a merger, acquisition or divestiture.
These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other factors could also have material adverse effects on our future results. These and other risks are described in greater detail in Part 1, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Annual Report. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or change in circumstances, expectations or otherwise.
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BERLIN (AP) — Russia’s Gazprom announced a reduction in natural gas flows through a key European pipeline for the second day in a row Wednesday, creating further energy turmoil for a continent as it ties to reduce its extensive use of Russian oil and natural gas amid the war in Ukraine.
The state-owned energy giant said on Twitter that deliveries through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany would be cut again Thursday, bringing the overall reduction through the undersea pipeline to 60%.
The drop in shipments of gas used to power industry and generate electricity would amount to some 16 billion cubic meters by the end of the year, or around 10% of total European Union gas imports from Russia, according to Simone Tagliapietra, an energy policy expert at the Bruegel think tank in Brussels.
The new cut came a day after Gazprom said it would reduce flows by 40% after Canadian sanctions over the war prevented German partner Siemens Energy from delivering overhauled equipment. It blamed the same issue for the additional reduction.
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck earlier Wednesday said Gazprom’s initial move appeared to be political rather than a result of technical problems. He said the new developments “clearly show the Russian side’s explanation is simply an excuse.”
“Obviously the strategy is to unsettle people and push up prices,” he said in a statement.
Gazprom also told Italian gas giant Eni that it would reduce gas through a different pipeline by roughly 15% on Wednesday. The reason for the reduction has not been made clear, and the Italian company said it was monitoring the situation.
The reduced flows to two of Europe’s biggest importers of Russian natural gas follow the country’s previous halt of gas supplies to Bulgaria, Poland, Finland, Netherlands, Denmark. Europe is working to reduce its dependence on Russian energy as the war worsens rising oil and gas prices that are fueling record inflation. Gas demand has fallen after the end of the winter heating season, but European utilities are racing to refill storage ahead of next winte r with prices high and supplies uncertain.
While gas storage is refilling well, the cutoffs and reductions come on top of an explosion at a liquefied natural gas terminal in Texas whose exports were largely going to Europe, adding another squeeze to the tight natural gas market, said Simone Tagliapietra, an energy expert at the Bruegel think tank in Brussels. He urged Europe “not to be complacent and urgently scale-up coordination” so the continent is “prepared for a possibly difficult winter ahead.”
Siemens Energy said after Tuesday’s initial announcement about Nord Stream 1 that a gas turbine that powers a compressor station on the pipeline had been in service for more than 10 years and taken to Montreal for a scheduled overhaul. But because of sanctions imposed by Canada, the company has been unable to return the equipment to the customer, Gazprom.
Habeck, who is also Germany’s economy minister and responsible for energy, told reporters in Berlin that he had established with the European Union’s executive Commission that the maintenance of Siemens compressor stations on the pipeline isn’t subject to EU sanctions.
He said officials are in contact with Canada to check what is possible under Ottawa’s sanctions. But he added that, as far as German officials know, the first “relevant” maintenance session isn’t due until the fall, and because there are several such installations, that wouldn’t explain a 40% reduction.
“So I also have the impression that what happened yesterday is a political decision, and not a decision that is technically justifiable,” Habeck said. “What effect it has on the European and German gas market, we will have to wait and see. As a rule, suppliers have always succeeded in getting hold of gas from other sources.”
He said there’s no supply problem in Germany, which gets about 35% of its natural gas to power industry and generate electricity from Russia, and it should be able to keep filling up reserves.
Habeck said after Gazprom’s second announcement that the missing gas can be obtained on the market, “if at high prices.”
The EU has outlined plans to reduce dependence on Russian gas by two-thirds by year’s end. Economists say a complete cutoff would deal a severe blow to the economy, consumers and gas-intensive industries.
“If you have the feeling that all your homework is done and everything is going well, you’re wrong,” Habeck said. “It isn’t over yet. It may only just be beginning … making ourselves independent from fossil energy and Russian fossil energy must be advanced at high pressure.”
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AP reporter Nicole Winfield in Rome contributed.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Bieber says a rare disorder that paralyzed half of the superstar performer’s face is the reason behind his tour postponement.
The multi-Grammy winner is suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, he said in video he posted Friday on Instagram. The syndrome causes facial paralysis and affects nerves in the face through a shingles outbreak.
Bieber’s post comes after he canceled his shows in Toronto and Washington, D.C. The singer demonstrated in the video that he could barely move one side of his face, calling the ailment “pretty serious.”
“For those frustrated by my cancellations of the next shows, I’m just physically, obviously not capable of doing them,” he said. The singer added, “My body’s telling me I’ve got to slow down. I hope you guys understand.”
Bieber said he’s unsure how long he’ll take to heal. But he appeared positive about making a full recovery through rest and therapy.
“I’ll be using this time to just rest and relax and get back to a hundred percent, so that I can do what I was born to do,” he said.
Derick Wade, a consultant in neurological rehabilitation and visiting professor at Oxford Brookes University in the U.K, told Sky News that recovery time can vary significantly.
“If a nerve is damaged in this way, it can recover in some people very quickly, in a few days or a few weeks and in other people can take several months. So it’s a very unpredictable affair,” he said.
In March, Bieber’s wife, Hailey Bieber, was hospitalized for a blood clot to her brain.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) will host an Investor Day today, beginning at 9:00 am MST, at the Company's Westminster, Colorado campus. The event will be available via a live webcast at http://investor.trimble.com, and a replay will be available thereafter.
President and Chief Executive Officer, Rob Painter and Chief Financial Officer, David Barnes, along with other members of Trimble's executive management team will provide an in-depth overview of Trimble's Connect and Scale strategy and related business and financial objectives.
"We are pleased to provide the investment community an in-depth overview of our customer-centric Connect and Scale strategy, which differentiates by leveraging our breadth and depth across served industries with our unique ability to connect the physical and digital worlds," said Rob Painter, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our asset-light business model is focused on increasing recurring revenue as a basis to provide customers continuous value delivery."
Painter continued, "Trimble serves industries that improve how we live, eat and move for a better quality of life and a better world. The industries we serve are underserved and underpenetrated, and in need of solutions that deliver productivity, safety, quality, transparency and environmental sustainability. We are in the early innings of deploying our Connect and Scale strategy across all of our businesses and I am excited about the progress our team has made to date, particularly our early success in Buildings and Infrastructure with Trimble Construction One. We have a long runway ahead and I am confident that we will achieve our long-term goals and will continue to drive profitable growth and further create stakeholder value."
About Trimble
Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble is transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
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Alabama execution set despite opposition from victim’s family
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is set to execute a man Thursday evening who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend nearly three decades ago, despite a request from the victim’s family to spare his life.
Joe Nathan James Jr. is scheduled to receive a lethal injection at 6 p.m. CDT at a south Alabama prison. James was convicted and sentenced to death in the 1994 shooting death of Faith Hall, 26, in Birmingham. Hall’s daughters have said they would rather James serve life in prison. But Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday she planned to let the execution proceed.
Prosecutors said James briefly dated Hall and that he became obsessed after she rejected him, stalking and harassing her for months before killing her. On Aug. 15, 1994, after Hall had been out shopping with a friend, James forced his way inside the friend’s apartment, pulled a gun from his waistband and shot Hall three times, according to court documents.
A Jefferson County jury first convicted James of capital murder in 1996 and voted to recommend the death penalty, which a judge imposed. The conviction was overturned when a state appeals court ruled a judge had wrongly admitted some police reports into evidence. James was retried and again sentenced to death in 1999, when jurors rejected defense claims that he was under emotional duress at the time of the shooting.
Hall’s two daughters, who were 3 and 6 when their mother was killed, had said recently they would rather James serve life in prison.
“I just feel like we can’t play God. We can’t take a life. And it’s not going to bring my mom back,” one of the daughters, Terryln Hall, told The Associated Press in a recent telephone interview.
“We thought about it and prayed about it, and we found it in ourselves to forgive him for what he did. We really wish there was something that we could do to stop it,” Hall had said, adding the road to forgiveness was long.
“I did hate him. I did. And I know hate is such a strong feeling word, but I really did have hate in my heart. As I got older and realized, you can’t walk around with hate in your heart. You still got to live. And once I had kids of my own, you know, I can’t pass it down to my kids and have them walk around with hate in their hearts,” she said.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall had urged Ivey to let the execution go forward, writing that “it is our obligation to ensure that justice is done for the people of Alabama.”
“The jury in James’s case unanimously decided that his brutal murder of Faith Hall warranted a sentence of death,” Marshall said.
In response to a reporter’s question, Ivey said Wednesday she would not intervene.
“My staff and I have researched all the records and all the facts and there’s no reason to change the procedure or modify the outcome. The execution will go forward,” she said.
James argued that Ivey’s refusal violates religious freedom laws because the Koran and the Bible “place the concept of forgiveness paramount in this situation.”
James has acted as his own attorney in his bid to stop his execution, mailing handwritten lawsuits and appeal notices to the courts from death row. A lawyer on Wednesday filed the latest appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court on his behalf.
James asked justices for a stay, noting the opposition of Hall’s family and arguing that Alabama did not give inmates adequate notice of their right to select an alternate execution method.
He argued that Alabama officials, after lawmakers approved nitrogen hypoxia as a new execution method, gave inmates only a brief window of time to select the new method and inmates did not know what was at stake when they were handed a selection form without any explanation. Alabama is not scheduling executions for inmates who selected nitrogen. The state has not developed a system for using nitrogen to carry out death sentences.
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EAGLE, Idaho and ALACHUA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TRON Group, Inc. (OTC PINK: TGRP) ("TRON" or "the Company") and Nanopharmaceutics, Inc. ("Nano"), a privately-held clinical-stage pharmaceutical development company incorporated in Florida, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement for the merger of Nano with NANOP Acquisition Corp, Inc. ("NANOP"), a wholly-owned TRON subsidiary, in an all-stock transaction. Following consummation of the Merger, TRON will change its name to Nanopharmaceutics, Inc. and will continue to trade on the OTC Pink market.
The merger was unanimously approved by both Boards of Directors of TRON and Nano. Under the terms of the agreement, in an all-stock transaction, Nano and NANOP will merge. TRON will issue five shares of recently authorized and designated Class A Preferred stock to Nano shareholders in exchange for all the issued and outstanding shares of Nano. The Company intends to file a corporate action with FINRA in respect of the aforementioned name change.
James D. Talton, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer and controlling shareholder of both TRON and Nanopharmaceutics, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary/Treasurer and Director of TRON, effective August 8, 2022. The Board of Directors will initially be comprised of three members including current TRON directors, Quoc Tuan (Jacob) Nguyen and Stephen Michael Griffith. Jr., and Dr. Talton, who will also continue to serve as an officer and director of Nano. The combined company's headquarters will be located in Alachua, Florida.
Immediately prior to the Merger Agreement, TRON entered into an agreement to terminate its common control relationship with Impression VFX Inc., including the extinguishment of a convertible note in exchange for the return of certain assets, and the termination of a service agreement.
The new company's pipeline includes 10 clinical-stage (phase 1 through phase 3), proprietary and partnered programs including Triapine®, Ammonium Tetrathiomolybdate and Aza-TdC, targeting cancer; NanoBUP™, PRX-3140, NP-18-2, and NP-18-3, targeting CNS; and Ramoplanin™ and NanoDOX™, targeting infectious disease. The company is also advancing a large, undisclosed portfolio of preclinical development candidates.
This communication is being made in respect of the merger involving TRON Group, Inc. and Nanopharmaceutics, Inc. TRON Group will file a material event notice with the OTC Pink Market. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities 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. No offering of securities in connection with the proposed merger shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
TRON Group Inc. is a holding company acquiring operating companies and assets in growing industries. The company's intent is to grow them by providing management and technical support under its public company umbrella.
Nanopharmaceutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company developing oral, topical, and injectable products for cancer, central nervous system (CNS) disorders, and infectious diseases. Leveraging its expertise in nanoparticle and fine-particle formulations, which can specifically be used to improve hard-to-deliver BCS category II and IV drugs, Nanopharmaceutics is focused on formulation development aimed at improving drug absorption and stability.
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Long nails could mean fungus, bacteria dangers, studies find
Published: Apr. 16, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT|Updated: 48 minutes ago
(CNN) - Some say the cost of beauty can be high, and in the case of long fingernails, that cost could be a health risk.
Recent studies found long nails could leave people vulnerable to fungus and bacteria that get trapped underneath.
One study even found MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can cause severe hospital infections.
Researchers said people could transfer the bacteria into their system by scratching themselves, picking their nose, or sucking on their fingers.
USA Today reports it talked to a nail tech specializing in super-long, Cardi B-style nails. She said she’s never had a client have an infection because they know how to take care of them and keep them clean.
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PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a durable and hassle-free trash bag option to help prevent insect infestations and punctures," said an inventor, from Middleburg, Fla., "so I invented the ROACH & BUG FREE TRASH BAG. My design would offer an improved alternative to traditional trash bags."
The invention provides an effective way to seal a trash bag. In doing so, it eliminates the need to use ties or other tying devices. It also prevents insects and roaches from entering the trash bag and it helps to prevent punctures and tears. The invention features a disposable or reusable design that is easy to use and carry so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Jacksonville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-JXA-122, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Canton police continue to investigate double homicide
CANTON – Police continue to investigate the shooting that left two 19-year-olds dead in their northeast Canton home Monday.
Police have not said whether they have any suspects or persons of interest, only that no one has been arrested. They have released few details in the killings.
William Harvey Jr. and Jeremiah Burton were shot to death in their home in the 3500 block of Ellis Avenue NE. Emergency 911 callers reported that the sister of one of the men notified his mother on social media about the shootings.
Their deaths bring the total number of people who died in crimes of violence in the city so far this year to five.
Only two homicides this year have included arrests.
2022 homicides in Canton
Ajani A. Smith, 17, of Canton, and Craig D. Avery, 16, of Akron, were charged in the Jan. 8 shooting death of Terrell Lipkins, 51, of Canton. Lipkins was shot near his girlfriend's home on Gilbert Avenue NE.
In addition to Monday's homicide, no one has been charged for the unrelated deaths of Tiara Burch and Jacere Jones.
Burch, 26, was found dead Jan. 19 at her home at 516 11th St. NW when police were called to check on her welfare.
Police arrested two people in connection with her death. James L.T. Bullock, 30, of Wertz Avenue SW, and Aja Lindsey, 38, of Nicholas Place NW, have been charged with complicity to murder.
Jones, 15, was killed Feb. 19 at 23rd Street NE and Maple Avenue. Police reports say he was dropped off at a local hospital with a bullet wound just before someone called to report shots had been fired on 23rd Street.
Half of the homicide cases last year remain open
Last year was a peak year for homicides in the city. Detectives were asked to solve 21 cases.
It was the highest number of homicides since well before 1965, which is as far back as current records go. The next highest number of homicides took place in 2017 when 17 people lost their lives to crimes of violence.
Lt. Dennis Garren, police spokesman, said there are 10 homicide cases in 2021 that remain under investigation. Half of those homicides occurred in September.
That doesn't mean police don't know who killed them.
"Multiple cases are under review at the [Stark County] Prosecutor's Office," Garren said in an email. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/04/01/canton-police-investigating-deaths-william-harvey-jr-jeremiah-burton/7242998001/ | 2022-04-01T19:51:05Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury on Monday convicted a New York Police Department veteran of assaulting an officer during the U.S. Capitol riot, rejecting his claim that he was defending himself when he tackled the officer and grabbed his gas mask.
Thomas Webster, a 20-year NYPD veteran, was the first Capitol riot defendant to be tried on an assault charge and the first to present a jury with a self-defense argument.
Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before they convicted Webster of all six counts in his indictment, including a charge that he assaulted Metropolitan Police Department officer Noah Rathbun with a dangerous weapon, a metal flagpole. The assault charge alone is punishable by up to 20 years in prison, although sentencing guidelines likely will recommend a significantly shorter prison term.
Webster, 56, testified that he was trying to protect himself from a “rogue cop” who punched him in the face. He also accused Rathbun of instigating the confrontation.
Rathbun testified that he didn’t punch or pick a fight with Webster as a violent mob attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, disrupting Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory over then-President Donald Trump.
Two jurors who spoke to reporters after the verdict said videos capturing the officer’s assault from multiple angles were crucial evidence rebutting Webster’s self-defense argument.
“I guess we were all surprised that he would even make that defense argument,” said a juror who spoke on condition of anonymity. “There was no dissention among us at all. We unanimously agreed that there was no self-defense argument here at all.”
Another juror, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, said Webster’s self-defense claim “just didn’t stack up.”
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta is scheduled to sentence Webster on Sept. 2.
Webster’s jury trial was the fourth for a Capitol riot case. The first three defendants to get a jury trial also were convicted of all charges in their respective indictments. A judge decided two other cases without a jury, acquitting one of the defendants and partially acquitting the other.
Webster, who wore a mask in court, showed no obvious reaction to the verdict.
“We’re disappointed,” defense attorney James Monroe said after the verdict, “but we recognized from the beginning that folks here (in Washington, D.C.) were quite traumatized by what transpired on Jan. 6. And I think we saw some of this expressed today.”
Prosecutors asked for Webster to be detained, but the judge agreed to let him remain free until his sentencing. He’ll continue to be monitored with an ankle bracelet. The judge said it was a “close call” whether to jail him immediately but noted that he has complied with current conditions of release and doesn’t have any prior convictions.
Webster drove alone to Washington from his home near Goshen, New York, on the eve of the Jan. 6 “Stop the Steal” rally. He was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a U.S. Marine Corps flag on a metal pole when he approached the Capitol, after listening to Trump address thousands of supporters.
Webster said he went to the Capitol to “petition” lawmakers to “relook” at the results of the 2020 presidential election. But he testified that he didn’t intend to interfere with Congress’ joint session to certify the Electoral College vote.
Rathbun’s body camera captured Webster shouting profanities and insults before they made any physical contact. Webster said he was attending his first political protest as a civilian and expressing his free speech rights when he yelled at officers behind a row of bike racks.
The body camera video shows that Webster slammed one of the bike racks at Rathbun before the officer reached out with an open left hand and struck the right side of Webster’s face. Webster said it felt as though he had been hit by a freight train.
“It was a hard hit, and all I wanted to do was defend myself,” Webster said.
Rathbun said he was trying to move Webster back from a security perimeter that he and other officers were struggling to maintain.
After Rathbun struck his face, Webster swung a metal flag pole at the officer in a downward chopping motion, striking a bike rack. Rathbun grabbed the broken pole from Webster, who charged at the officer, tackled him to the ground and grabbed his gas mask.
Rathbun testified that he started choking as the chin strap on his gas mask pressed against his throat. Webster said he grabbed Rathbun by the gas mask because he wanted the officer to see his hands.
Rathbun reported a hand injury from a separate encounter with a rioter inside the Capitol. He didn’t report any injuries caused by Webster, but jurors saw photos of leg bruises that Rathbun attributed to his confrontation with the retired officer.
Webster faced counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding an officer using a dangerous weapon; civil disorder; entering and remaining in restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon; disorderly and disruptive conduct in restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon; engaging in physical violence in restricted grounds with a dangerous weapon; and engaging in an act of physical violence on Capitol grounds.
Webster retired from the NYPD in 2011 after 20 years of service, which included a stint on then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s private security detail. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1989 before joining the NYPD in 1991.
More than 780 people have been charged with riot-related federal crimes. The Justice Department says more than 245 of them have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. More than 100 officers were injured.
Two other defendants testified at their trials.Dustin Byron Thompson, an Ohio man who was convicted by a jury of obstructing Congress from certifying Biden’s presidential victory, said he was following orders from Trump. A judge hearing testimony without a jury acquitted Matthew Martin, a New Mexico man who said outnumbered police officers allowed him and others to enter the Capitol through the Rotunda doors.
Two riot defendants didn’t testify at their trials before jurors convicted them of all charges, including interfering with officers. One of them, Thomas Robertson, was an off-duty police officer from Rocky Mount, Virginia. The other, Texas resident Guy Wesley Reffitt, also was convicted of storming the Capitol with a holstered handgun.
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump nominee who acquitted Martin of all charges, also presided over a bench trial for New Mexico elected official Couy Griffin. McFadden convicted Griffin of illegally entering restricted Capitol grounds but acquitted him of engaging in disorderly conduct. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/jury-to-deliberate-in-ex-nypd-officers-capitol-riot-trial/ | 2022-05-03T11:10:12Z |
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA National Security Solutions (NSS) today announced that it has been appraised at level 3 of ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®). The appraisal was performed by ChangeBridge Consulting LLC.
CMMI is a proven, outcome-based performance model and the globally accepted standard for improving capability, optimizing business performance and aligning operations to business goals. At Maturity Level 3, processes are well characterized and understood, and are described in standards, procedures, tools and methods. The organization's set of standard processes, which is the basis for Maturity Level 3, is established and improved over time.
"Organizations worldwide are harnessing CMMI to elevate their business performance," says Patrick Clancey, NSS President and Chief Executive Officer. "Achieving Maturity Level 3 is the product of constant effort across NSS, demonstrating our ability as a high-performing organization. This accomplishment further illustrates our focus on continuous improvement and the relentless commitment to support our Nation's toughest mission sets."
IDEMIA National Security Solutions (NSS) is the Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigated IDEMIA affiliate, supporting the national security interests of the United States of America through cutting-edge identity solutions and services. NSS' best-in-class identity solutions are top rated by NIST for speed, accuracy, and reliability. For over 60 years, our extensive hardware, software, and services portfolio has driven consistent results enabling America's defense, intelligence, and homeland security posture. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEMIA, the global leader in identity management and biometrics, the NSS security portfolio is best-in-class and is recognized and top rated by the U.S. National Institute of Technology (NIST) for speed, accuracy, and reliability. For more information, visit https://www.idemia-nss.com, or on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idemia-nss/
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CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The most recent addition to the Sheraton Sand Key Resort culinary staff is 22-year-old prep cook, Jenna Wieneke. Wieneke, almost completely blind following a life-threatening motorcycle accident, was not sure she would ever be able to work again, especially not in a kitchen. But Sheraton Sand Key Resort's award-winning Executive Chef, Andrew Basch has a secret ingredient for joint success.
Since Wieneke connected with Hands On Education Services (www.handsoneducation.net) and Executive Chef Andrew Basch, her life has been forever impacted. "Jenna is one of the most positive people I have ever met, and our entire culinary team loves the energy she brings to the kitchen. She helps us all put life in perspective," said Basch.
Founded in 1998, Hands On Education helps young adults with hands-on training and prepares them for permanent employment. "Many times, people with disabilities are better workers in terms of productivity and speed, but more importantly they appreciate that you gave them the opportunity," explained Hands On Education Program Director, John Ficca.
Basch is paying it forward and making a significant impact in the community with his partnership with the state-funded hospitality training program for adults with disabilities. And by the way, Basch graduated from the Hands On Education program in 2004, and his experience with the program kickstarted an incredibly successful career. Basch currently oversees all culinary operations and four on-site restaurants and bars at Sheraton Sand Key Resort, including Rusty's Bistro, an eight-time consecutive Golden Spoon Awards Winner by Florida Trend Magazine.
Since becoming the Executive Chef in 2019, Basch has made it a priority to give back to the program that helped launch his career and has brought in three students from the Hands On Education program to work as a part of his culinary team.
Sheraton Sand Key Resort is located directly on the beach at Sand Key. Offering 390 rooms and suites overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, the resort offers a legacy of exceptional hospitality serving guests from around the world.
For more information, visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tpasi-sheraton-sand-key-resort
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New Services Accelerate time to AI productivity
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dihuni, a leading Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Center and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions company, today announced two new services to address AI talent shortage and high costs associated with AI application development.
Staff Augmentation
Dihuni's staff augmentation delivery model is flexible and designed to bring you best in class resources for your Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) applications. We know adding full-time direct employees in AI is time-consuming, expensive and with shortages in the industry, positions can remain unfilled for a long time. Dihuni maintains a pool of AI/ML/DL professionals ready to be deployed to your project. Some examples where Dihuni can fill talent gaps:
- Programming Languages & AI Frameworks – Python, Keras, TensorFlow, CUDA etc
- ML Ops – to help with deployment and ongoing updates of Machine Learning models
- Applications – Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Deep Learning etc
- AI Product and Project Management – experienced professionals with Agile Software Development expertise
Dihuni's staff augmentation model allows quick access to high-quality AI/ML/DL talent both onshore and offshore without the need to add such resources to payroll. Engineers are regularly trained on the latest generation of AI software applications and tools. Customers are in control – software resources can be managed just an extension of your team working with your processes and tools.
To learn more visit https://www.dihuni.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-high-performance-computing-hpc-solutions/ai-ml-staff-augmentation-services/
AI Application Development & Managed Services
For customers who prefer to outsource their AI application development, Dihuni is announcing new AI Application Development and Managed Services so customers can focus on their core business. If you have an idea, we can build an application for you. From AI platform to complex applications in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Speech Recognition, NLP and other types of AI for commercial, industrial, smart buildings, smart cities and security applications we can develop and deliver a finished product offering to you. Whether you're requiring recommendation based shopping or predictive maintenance or healthcare AI applications, we will provide end-end services from Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development to production deployment and maintenance.
To learn more visit: https://www.dihuni.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-high-performance-computing-hpc-solutions/ai-ml-deep-learning-application-development-and-managed-services/
"Dihuni's mission is to simplify digital transformation and AI is a huge part of it. Our new AI services are great additions to an already robust portfolio of hardware and software products." said Pranay Prakash, Chief Executive Officer at Dihuni. "AI programmers and data scientists are scarce but critical resources in developing and implementing AI applications in today's world. Our mission is to accelerate the time it takes from hiring to onboarding to productivity. With our talent pool of technical, marketing and project management resources, we are helping customer realize their AI ambitions faster."
To learn about our complete portfolio of AI & HPC Solutions including Dihuni OptiReady CognitX Deep Learning GPU servers and workstation products, please visit:
Dihuni is a leading provider of Digital Transformation solutions including Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Centers and Internet of Things (IoT). With its e-commerce platform, OptiReady products, software development, staff augmentation, solutions design and delivery expertise and access to over 500,000 products from hundreds of partners, Dihuni helps customers achieve their desired digital outcomes by ensuring they have the right hardware, software and services to make that happen. Visit Dihuni at https://www.dihuni.com
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Degree® and Tyler Cameron are Partnering to Challenge Self-Doubt and Motivate Marathon Runners to Take a Second Chance at Completing 26.2 Miles at the 2022 San Francisco Marathon
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Degree®, the world's #1 antiperspirant brand, aims for a world where everyone has the confidence to move more by smashing the barriers that hold them back – including self-doubt. In fact, self-doubt is a key factor that prevents people from finishing marathons. That is why Degree® is introducing the Not Done Yet Marathon Team and giving them a second chance to run the 26.2 miles at the 2022 San Francisco Marathon on July 24.
The Degree® Not Done Yet Marathon Team is comprised of three inspiring everyday athletes from varying backgrounds who experienced challenges when previously running marathons, causing them to not complete their races:
- Sagirah Ahmed Norris (Houston, TX) – A Chicago native who started running as a coping method after losing her father, and was soon after diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Upon being told she would lose her ability to walk, Sagirah sought out an alternative treatment that has given her the ability to keep running. Unfortunately, a malfunction prevented her from completing her last marathon attempt. Sagirah is eager to run the San Francisco Marathon and inspire others to have the tenacity to keep pushing through their limits.
- Michael Zampella (Philadelphia, PA) – A New York native who suffers from a degenerative eye disease and was forced to leave his career as a public-school administrator after losing his vision. After powering through a unique set of training obstacles to ensure his ability to run his first marathon, an injury stopped him from reaching the finish line. Michael is excited to be running the San Francisco Marathon to prove what people with his disease can do.
- Ashley Zirkle (Seattle, WA) – A Florida native who was in search of ways to give back to her community and came across the story of a stranger who was in need of a lifesaving transplant. Ashley took this opportunity to donate her own kidney. She was forced to withdraw from her last marathon, after realizing she needed more time to recover post-donor surgery. The San Francisco Marathon is Ashley's opportunity to show what can come from persevering through adversity.
To help amplify each of the Not Done Yet Marathon team member's unique stories, Degree® has created individual pieces of video content which can be viewed on the brand's YouTube channel.
"We hope that the powerful stories of the Not Done Yet Marathon Team members will inspire more displays of courage and perseverance in movers of all ages," said Desi Okeke, Director of Degree® North America.
Degree® tapped marathon runner, author, and television personality Tyler Cameron, to lead the team and serve as the Not Done Yet Team Trainer. In this role, Cameron will share personal tips from his own marathon experience with the runners to help motivate them and prepare for the race. Cameron will also be onsite day-of to celebrate their achievements.
"Finishing a marathon is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences I've had," said Cameron. "Running has helped me through tough times in my life, despite feeling like I wanted to give up in those moments. Through my partnership with Degree® and as the Not Done Yet Team Trainer, I hope to be able to encourage others to do the same – to keep moving and take one step at a time, regardless of what barriers are standing in their way."
To further the commitment to champions of movement and the campaign, the brand is supporting non-profit Achilles International, an organization that transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Degree® will be donating $50,000 to non-profit Achilles International to help up to 100 athletes get to the start of a running race.
"The generous donation from Degree® Deodorant will empower more Achilles athletes with disabilities to get to the start line and achieve their race goals. Like Degree®, we're committed to breaking down barriers to achievement," said Emily Glasser, President and CEO of Achilles International.
The brand is encouraging supporters to share personal stories of times they've embodied the
"Not Done Yet" mindset in the comments section of the following brand partner's posts to help fuel the donation:
- Tyler Cameron, Television Personality & Author
- Ali Kreiger, Professional Soccer Player, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) & United States Women's National Team (USWNT)
- Amy Purdy, Paralympic Snowboarder
- Ashlyn Harris, Professional Soccer Player, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) & United States Women's National Team (USWNT)
- Blake Leeper, Paralympic Track and Field Athlete
- Sam Mewis, Professional Soccer Player, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) & United States Women's National Team (USWNT)
Additionally, Degree® will select two commenters from across all brand partner posts who will be given the opportunity to meet Tyler Cameron via a 1:1 video call for a motivational chat and provided a year's supply of Degree® product.
Those who are interested in learning more about the Degree® Not Done Yet Marathon Team and sampling Degree® products can visit the brand tent onsite at the 2022 San Francisco Marathon 'Finish Line Festival' located behind the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Sunday, July 24th. Product available while supplies last. The Degree® Not Yet Marathon Team is an official sponsor of the 2022 San Francisco Marathon.
The campaign is part of Degree®'s larger brand mission to inspire the confidence to break barriers. Degree® has committed more than $5 million over the next five years to inspire more people to move beyond their limits as part of its broader global Breaking Limits program. This program supports those who face the biggest barriers to being active – whether those barriers are due to race, sexual orientation, ability level, gender, age and more - and provides them access to coaches and mentors, along with safe spaces to move. The program is meant to support the brand's long-term commitment to help millions of young people transform their lives through the power of movement by 2030.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. The Degree Not Done Yet Contest is sponsored by Conopco, Inc., d/b/a Unilever. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 & older. Begins at 12:00 a.m. ET on 7/19/22 & ends 11:59 p.m. ET on 7/24/22. For official rules, visit unileversweepsrules.com/notdoneyet.
Degree® deodorants and antiperspirants are designed to inspire the confidence in everyone to move more. We make it our business to know more about sweat, and what we learn informs every product innovation to help you keep moving. As a brand designed for and dedicated to promoting movement, Degree® has always believed in the power of movement to enhance our wellbeing. Yet, we know that the opportunity to move is not distributed equally, which is why we have made a commitment to ensure everyone has the freedom to move and help youth transform their lives through the power of movement. We are bringing this commitment to life through a variety of ongoing partnerships and programs that strive to help everyone find the confidence to move beyond limits.
Visit www.degreedeodorant.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to learn more.
Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. We have 148,000 employees and generated sales of €52.4 billion in 2021. Over half of our footprint is in developing and emerging markets. We have around 400 brands found in homes all over the world – including iconic brands like Dove, Knorr, Hellmann's, Magnum, Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Degree, Seventh Generation, St. Ives, Suave, TRESemmé, and Vaseline.
Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business and to demonstrate how our purpose-led, future-fit business model drives superior performance. We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world's first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap, more than 100 years ago, and it's at the heart of how we run our company today.
The Unilever Compass, our sustainable business strategy, is set out to help us deliver superior performance and drive sustainable and responsible growth, while:
- improving the health of the planet;
- improving people's health, confidence, and wellbeing; and
- contributing to a fairer and more socially inclusive world.
While there is still more to do, in the past year we're proud to have achieved sector leadership in S&P's Dow Jones Sustainability Index, 'Triple A' status in CDP's Climate, Water and Forest benchmarks and to be named as the top ranked company in the GlobeScan/SustainAbility Sustainability Leaders survey, for the eleventh consecutive year.
For more information about Unilever and our brands, please visit https://www.unilever.com/.
Achilles International transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since our founding in 1983, we have empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe.
For more information about Achilles International, please visit https://www.achillesinternational.org/. Follow Achilles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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(NewsNation) — With about three weeks left until students start the new school year, Florida is taking a new approach to address its current teacher shortage: It’s turning to veterans and their spouses to head to the classroom and teach.
The Florida Education Association reports more than 9,000 vacancies: 4,300 teaching jobs and 5,200 non-teaching, essential jobs. At the same time, the state is trying to expand workforce opportunities for veterans and their spouses.
The Florida Department of Education announced that military veterans and their spouses could receive five-year vouchers to allow them to teach in the classroom without a teacher’s degree. The move is tied to $8.6 million the state announced would be used to expand career and workforce training opportunities for military veterans and their spouses.
Carmen Ward, president of the Alachua County Education Association and a member of the Florida Education Association, is one of many school leaders who think this move is a way to “devalue the teaching profession.”
“We are always fighting to lift our profession up — we have a lot of veterans that work currently in our schools; however, they have four-year degrees. Because it is an academic position, it requires that the person who is teaching the subject matter have academic experience with that subject matter,” Ward said.
She continued: “And not to mention that teachers have pedagogy. It is not just a science, but an art to be able to teach children to read. We do not believe that anyone, regardless of their education, can be a teacher in a classroom.”
The Florida Department of Education says those eligible to apply include:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces or reserve unit
- The spouses of active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces or reserve unit
- Veterans who were honorably discharged or retired from service as members of the U.S. Armed Forces or reserve units
- The spouses of veterans who were honorably discharged or retired from service as members of the U.S. Armed Forces or reserve units
- The surviving spouses of veterans or service members who died while on active duty as members of the U.S. Armed Forces or reserve units
Meanwhile, Ward said she and other leaders aren’t against the idea of veterans coming in to fill the teacher vacancies; she just thinks it would be better if veterans “come in with at the baseline of being a paraprofessional or a substitute teacher, to give them a full classroom to experiment with.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/florida-schools-to-hire-vets-spouses-without-teaching-experience/ | 2022-07-26T18:01:27Z |
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The leader of Vermont’s state Senate, Becca Balint, won the Democratic Party primary on Tuesday for Vermont’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, meaning she could become the first woman and the first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress.
In deep-blue Vermont, it’s likely the Democratic candidate will also clinch the general election in November. A win by Balint, who is white, would help erase what some consider to be the blot on the liberal state’s reputation of only being represented by white men.
Balint garnered support from the progressive wing of the state party, including the independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, and national progressive leaders such as Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Balint had campaigned with Sanders late last month.
Balint defeated Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, a more centrist candidate who was supported by the state’s Democratic establishment, including retiring U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy and former governors Howard Dean and Madeleine Kunin.
In a statement, Balint thanked her opponents in the primary and said she was “humbled and honored by this victory.”
“Tonight is a big step forward for our state. Vermont has chosen a bold, progressive vision for the future, and I will be proud to represent us in Congress,” Balint said. “We can preserve democracy, tackle climate change, bridge inequality, and make the health care system work for all of us. I know that we will.”
In a concession speech, Gray said she’d called Balint to congratulate her on the win.
“While my disappointment is profound, so too is my gratitude for his opportunity,” Gray said. “This was a tough race with deeply qualified candidates making their case to Vermonters.”
Vermont voters also chose Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter Welch to replace Leahy, who has held the seat since 1975 and was the last of Congress’s so-called Watergate babies. Welch’s decision to run for the Senate seat opened up his seat in the House, the first time since 2006 that there have been any openings in Vermont’s three-member congressional delegation.
Welch easily defeated two little-known candidates to move on to the general election in November. During his years in Congress, Welch has been one of Vermont’s top vote-getters and would be an odds-on favorite to win the general election.
Welch will face retired U.S. Army officer Gerald Malloy, who defeated former U.S. Attorney Christina Nolan in Tuesday’s Republican primary for the Senate seat. Malloy says he believes he can win in November, although no Republican has represented the state in Washington since 2001 when the late Sen. Jim Jeffords left the GOP to become an independent, switching control of the Senate from Republican to Democratic.
Incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott also cruised to his party’s primary victory, defeating two candidates as he seeks a fourth term. The lone candidate for the Democratic nomination is activist Brenda Siegel, of Newfane. Last fall she spent 27 nights sleeping on the steps of the Vermont Statehouse to highlight the state’s homelessness challenge.
Liam Madden, a Marine Corps veteran who describes himself as a non-traditional candidate, won the GOP primary, defeating Ericka Redic of Burlington and Anya Tynio of Charletson.
Madden says he’s an independent, and has said he considered declining the nomination if he won — until he learned that would allow the party to choose a replacement for the November ballot. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/vermonters-democratic-house-member-will-seek-senate-seat/ | 2022-08-10T18:05:02Z |
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TI Health, a predictive analytics and data marketing company, announced a relaunch of their website highlighting expanded product offerings for healthcare marketers.
The new capabilities include data insights aggregated from cross-channel media touchpoints associated with an NPI audience of 1.6M, the pinnacle of a much-expanded commercial effectiveness team, now bringing licensed data to pharma manufacturers decoupled from media activation.
The website further differentiates between the insight platform and licensed data product, AFFINITI™ and TI Health's media activation services now available across seven different channels. AFFINITI™ has aggregated media exposures to map provider profile and preferences based on receptivity to message, content and channel. The service is being utilized to support omni channel strategy, creative development and personalization of message, clinical trial recruitment and remote rep talking points for right-sized sales teams.
Visit TI Health's website at www.tihealth.com to learn more or join them as they present a keynote at Fierce Pharma's Digital Innovation Week on 6/21 for a deeper look at omni channel engagement and the future of healthcare activation.
TI Health is a data driven marketing and predictive analytics company, delivering omni-channel insights and activation solutions for healthcare companies and pharmaceutical brands. TI Health's proprietary predictive analytics platform AFFINITIi™ uses machine learning to map content, messaging, and channel strategy preferences for leading pharmaceutical brand marketers in the United States.
For more information about TI Health's products and services, visit http://www.tihealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn to new developments.
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Widower of Black woman who died hours after childbirth files civil rights lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai
By Cheri Mossburg and Taylor Romine, CNN
The widower of a Black woman who died shortly after giving birth to the couple’s second son is taking aim at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and its parent health system for a second time by filing a civil rights lawsuit alleging she received inferior care because of the color of her skin, after another judge tossed the allegations earlier this year.
An autopsy showed that Charles Johnson’s wife, Kira, died from massive internal bleeding following a planned cesarean section in April 2016, according to a release from Johnson’s attorney. The lawsuit alleges the length of the surgery — 17 minutes — was “reckless.”
Less than two hours after Kira Johnson’s surgery to deliver their son, her husband noticed blood in her catheter bag, according to the lawsuit. Just over an hour later, a “surgical emergency” CT scan was ordered for Kira. The scan never happened, according to the filing, and she wasn’t taken back to the operating room to find the source of the bleeding until well after midnight, despite her husband’s pleas for help. By then, it was too late to save her. Kira Johnson died of a postpartum hemorrhage.
The new court filing alleging racial discrimination cites details gleaned from depositions in a separate wrongful death lawsuit filed by Johnson against the medical center and several of its doctors.
The earlier wrongful death lawsuit is set to go to trial next week. In court filings from that lawsuit, Cedars-Sinai argued that deposition testimony from witnesses does “not support a claim that there was any intentional discrimination directed at the decent.” The judge agreed with that argument in January and declined to amend the suit to include civil rights violations.
Johnson’s lawyers said their clients were not the only ones whose skin color affected their treatment.
“The hard facts that we have uncovered speak directly to the point that there is a culture of racism that is rampant at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,” Johnson said at a news conference Tuesday. He has been publicly advocating on issues related to his wife’s death for years.
“The color of one’s skin simply cannot be allowed to influence the quality of care one receives when they walk into a hospital,” Nick Rowley, one of Johnson’s attorneys, said in a news release.
In 2020, the maternal death rate for Black women was 55.3 deaths per 100,000 live births — 2.9 times the rate for White women, according to a report from the new National Center for Health Statistics released in February by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“I believe that some of those surgeons that was on that field, in particular, the ones that just drug out their decision making, in my heart, I felt that, is it due to her being a woman of color. Yes, in my opinion,” surgical technician Angelique Washington testified in May 2021 of the delay in treatment. “When I see the Black patients come in, I say an extra prayer. And that has been my creed of my career to this day; I say a silent prayer that all goes well. Because you do have racism very much so in the operating room,” she testified.
Earlier this year, the judge overseeing the wrongful death action found that “Washington’s speculation as to whether Dixon’s color played a role in the medical treatment Dixon received does not support Plaintiffs’ new allegations that Defendants discriminated against Dixon based on her race.”
Additional testimony referenced included Washington’s comments that she had seen women of color treated differently “all my career.” A Cedars-Sinai doctor also said that she thought Black women didn’t receive the same quality of care because of structural racism, saying that “I live that every day.”
“There is no doubt in my mind that Kira would be here today if she were a White woman,” said Johnson. “Institutions must be held accountable for enabling cultures of racism and bias that have fatal consequences for Black and brown mothers. My hope is that by filing this suit we will send a clear message to institutions who have failed our families for far too long that we will no longer tolerate racism in the medical treatment we receive.”
The new lawsuit requests damages, attorney fees and other costs but does not specify a specific amount.
“Cedars-Sinai was founded on the principles of diversity, inclusion and quality health care for all. We reject any mischaracterization of our culture and values. While disparities exist throughout our society, we are actively working to eradicate unconscious bias in health care and advance equity in health care more broadly,” Cedars-Sinai told CNN in a statement. “We commend Mr. Johnson for the attention he has brought to the important issue of racial disparities in maternal outcomes. While federal privacy laws prevent us from responding directly about any patient’s care, we have a longstanding commitment to making any changes to ensure we provide patients with the highest level of care.”
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Verdicts in the Dutch trial in absentia of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are expected to be delivered on Nov. 17, the court announced Monday.
The court said the date is “provisional” and that reading the verdict will likely take half a day.
The marathon trial opened on March 9, 2020, at a top-security courtroom near Amsterdam’s Schiphol, the airport the doomed Kuala Lumpur-bound flight set off from on July 17, 2014. It was shot down over war-torn eastern Ukraine hours later, killing all 298 passengers and crew.
An international team of investigators and prosecutors named four suspects in the downing: Russians Igor Girkin, Sergey Dubinskiy and Oleg Pulatov as well as Ukrainian Leonid Kharchenko. They are charged with murdering all those who died.
None of the suspects has been arrested or sent to the Netherlands, so their trial went ahead in their absence. Only Pulatov is represented by a team of defense lawyers, who say he insists he is innocent.
Prosecutors in December urged the judges to sentence all four men to life imprisonment.
The trial is being held in the Netherlands because about two-thirds of those killed were Dutch.
Prosecutors say the Buk missile system that destroyed the Boeing 777 was transported into Ukraine from the Russian 53rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade’s base in Kursk, and after a missile was fired the launching system was then returned to Russia. Russia has denied involvement in the downing of the plane.
“The crew of the Telar pressed the button, but according to the indictment it was Girkin, Dubinskiy, Pulatov and Kharchenko who directed the employment of this weapon in order to serve their own interests,” prosecutor Ward Ferdinandusse told judges as the trial opened. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/dutch-court-expects-november-verdicts-in-mh17-downing-trial/ | 2022-08-16T00:43:22Z |
BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Megan Watts, a director in the firm's Real Estate Group, has been named to the 2022 "Top Women of Law" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for her extraordinary achievements in the legal profession.
Watts was recognized for her pivotal role in bringing some of the region's most visionary real estate projects to fruition. She is well-known for her work helping real estate developers and investors negotiate complex joint ventures in order to develop complicated retail, office, industrial, and multifamily properties that would be difficult to move forward without creative business and financial partnerships. Her projects are wide-ranging, from the nuts and bolts of acquisitions and dispositions of single assets to structuring investments in private real estate funds to affordable housing tax credits.
Watts is also known for her accomplishments in the affordable housing development and investment arena, which often include especially challenging financing and joint venture issues. In addition to her client work, she provides ongoing pro bono counsel to Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation and Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, advising them on their affordable housing and real estate projects, in addition to Zoo New England, whom she counsels on corporate issues.
She serves on the Advisory Council for Horizons for Homeless Children and last year finished a two-year term as co-chair of the Urban Land Institute's Boston Women's Leadership Council. At Goulston & Storrs, she co-chairs the firm's Summer Committee and is a member of the Training Committee.
Watts received her S.B. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; her M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge, Judge Institute of Management; and her J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall).
About Goulston & Storrs
Collaboration is not just a pillar of our strategy; it is the key to our competitive advantage and approach to clients, community, and each other. At Goulston & Storrs, we practice law with excellence and integrity. We are a place where mutual respect and collaboration drive open discussion, transparency, creativity and optimal results for our clients. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where sophisticated business is conducted with genuine camaraderie. To learn more about us, visit www.goulstonstorrs.com.
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HOUSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexitas, a leading provider of technology-enabled litigation services and a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax, announced its acquisition of Phipps Reporting. Headquartered in West Palm Beach with sixteen additional offices, Phipps Reporting is one of the largest and most successful firms in the state of Florida.
"We are thrilled to welcome Christine Phipps and Phipps Reporting to our organization. The company has experienced dynamic growth over the past 10 years making the Inc. 5000 eight consecutive times, fueled by its best-in-class employees and reporters, acquisition strategy and unflagging dedication to providing outstanding services. This acquisition will significantly expand the depth and quality of Lexitas' service offerings in the Florida, Midwest and Southeast markets," said Gary Buckland, Chief Executive Officer at Lexitas.
Christine Phipps, CEO of Phipps Reporting, said "Lexitas is the only firm I would have ever considered for the Phipps Reporting team and clients. In my wildest dreams, I never imagined the success that Phipps would achieve, and the time has come for us to take the next step so that we can continue our growth and take Phipps to the next level. By joining the Lexitas family, we will be able to offer an expanded range of services, while continuing to provide the warm, personalized service that our clients expect and which we are known for. The synergy of our two companies will create an unparalleled client experience."
Founded in 1987, Lexitas is a leading national provider of legal support services to law firms, corporations, and insurance companies. Services include record retrieval, court reporting, process service, registered agent, legal staffing, document review and commercial contracts outsourcing. For more information visit https://lexitaslegal.com and https://www.phippsreporting.com/.
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NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Netflix, Inc. ("Netflix, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NFLX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Netflix, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between October 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
NFLX investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Netflix, Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Longtime Industry Executive to Play Key Role in Double Digit Growth of Retail Segment
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venbrook Group, LLC ("Venbrook"), one of the largest independent insurance solutions and risk management firms in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Jeff Lang as Executive Vice President, Retail Services.
With three decades of experience and an extensive background in the retail insurance brokerage business, Lang will oversee all aspects of Venbrook's retail segment, including expansion of its property and casualty, employee benefits, student insurance, and government defense divisions, and a special emphasis on growing high net worth personal lines. Lang joins Venbrook from USI Insurance Services and has held positions at Aon, Marsh, Chubb, and others.
"I couldn't be more excited to join Venbrook, the best-kept secret in the business," said Lang. "The company has the structure, resources, and critical mass necessary to be successful while remaining agile and nimble so the best producers can grow without limitations. I am looking forward to working with the entire Venbrook team to expand our retail solutions across the board and recruit hungry, qualified producers looking to join an incredible legacy and build wealth for the future."
"I am delighted that Jeff is joining Venbrook to lead our Retail Services Practice at a time of continued growth for our clients and our firm," said Jason D. Turner, Venbrook founder and CEO. "We already have a strong set of clients across the country and Jeff understands the value of people and relationships. He is an ideal choice to help us continue our growth trajectory. I'm looking forward to working with him for a long time."
Venbrook Group, LLC is a holdings company with subsidiaries engaged in retail broking, wholesale broking, programs, and claims services. Venbrook caters to a national client base across myriad industries with divergent needs. Venbrook's team of experts and industry specialists' partner with their clients to manage their risks, create security, promote growth and add value by delivering best-in-class insurance products and programs.
Venbrook continues to build partnerships to expand its insurance platform while continuing to invest in its infrastructure and talent. Venbrook is headquartered in Los Angeles with various locations across the country. For more information, please visit www.venbrook.com.
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Beyoncé will remove an ableist slur from her new album, "Renaissance," after backlash from disability campaigners. The singer here performs onstage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 in Indio, California on April 14, 2018.
Beyoncé says she will remove an ableist slur from her new album, "Renaissance," after facing online backlash and criticism from disability campaigners.
The 40-year-old singer received rave reviews when she debuted her dance-inspired seventh studio album on Friday, but she came under fire over the weekend when fans noticed the inclusion of a derogatory term in the song "Heated."
On the track, co-written by Drake, Beyoncé sings the line: "Spazzin' on that ass, spazz on that ass."
Although the word "spaz" is often used colloquially to describe "freaking out" or "going crazy," it is derived from the word "spastic," which is considered demeaning to people with spastic cerebral palsy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC,) the disorder affects a person's ability to control their muscles, especially in their arms and legs.
"So @Beyonce used the word 'sp**' in her new song 'Heated'. Feels like a slap in the face to me, the disabled community and the progress we tried to make with Lizzo," disability advocate Hannah Diviney wrote on Twitter.
"Guess I'll just keep telling the whole industry to 'do better' until ableist slurs disappear from music."
Another commentator tweeted: "Screw you @Beyonce. You should be a role model, not making money from the lazy use of derogatory language. Shame on you."
Representatives for Beyoncé confirmed on Monday that the lyric would be removed, telling CNN in a statement that "the word, not used intentionally in a harmful way, will be replaced."
Fans had waited with bated breath for "Renaissance" after the singer dropped the first single, "Break My Soul," in June. It was her first full-length album since 2016's "Lemonade."
Opening up about her creative process on Instagram, Beyoncé told fans: "Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world."
She said her "intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration. "
The singer's decision to edit "Heated" comes weeks after fellow entertainer Lizzo announced a new version of her song "GRRRLS" following complaints about her use of the same term from the disabled community.
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Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk will play a series of charity games on a government-backed “Global Tour for Peace” that will raise money for the country’s military in the war against Russia.
The depleted squad has gathered in Turkey to prepare for Saturday’s opening match against Greek league leader Olympiakos. The games will also raise money for Ukrainian refugees displaced by the war.
“Football diplomacy will help us involve millions of fans around the world in assisting Ukraine, which is really important,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Friday. “By this charity tour, we will continue attracting the world’s attention to Russian aggression against Ukraine and raise more funds for the Ukrainian army.”
Shakhtar is also set to play Fenerbahce, Hajduk Split and Lechia Gdansk, with other opponents still to be confirmed.
Soccer clubs around Europe have been offering to play games against Ukrainian clubs and host youth players after soccer in the country was shut down when Russia invaded in February.
Olympiakos has advertised the game as “Football For Peace – Stop war in Ukraine.” Tickets for the match in Pireaus cost 10 euros ($10.90).
“This shall be the opening match in a series of friendlies the Ukrainian outfit is going to play against top clubs in Europe and the U.S.,” the defending Greek champions said.
Shakhtar has not played a competitive game since mid-December. On Feb. 26, the league leaders were scheduled to resume the domestic season after a winter break. But two days before their game at Metalist Kharkiv, Russia launched its military invasion and Ukrainian soccer stopped.
Shakhtar typically provides several players to the Ukrainian national team, which was unable to play a World Cup qualifying playoff match against Scotland two weeks ago.
FIFA wants to stage that game in Glasgow in early June. The winner will play Wales several days later for a place at this year’s World Cup in Qatar. FIFA also removed Russiafrom the playoffs.
Shakhtar has relied on a core of Brazilian players to win 13 league titles over the past 20 years and become a regular in the Champions League. In December, Shakhtar finished last in a Champions League group that included Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
During the war, FIFA changed transfer rules to let players with Ukrainian clubs sign elsewhere. Shakhtar loaned Tetê to Lyon while Junior Moraes, who gained citizenship and played for Ukraine, went to Brazil to play for Corinthians.
The club’s success has continued despite being exiled from its home city Donetsk in 2014, when pro-Russia separatists took control of parts of eastern Ukraine. The team has been playing in Kyiv in recent years.
Nicknamed the Miners, the club is owned by billionaire Rinat Akhmetov and has become a symbol of its home region. The Donbass Arena hosted games at the 2012 European Championship.
The club said during the war it has so far provided 1.4 billion Ukrainian hryvni ($48 million) in “humanitarian aid to civilians, as well as assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Territorial Defense force in dozens of cities and towns.”
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ATHENS — Say hello to Watson.
A four-wheeled, phenotyping robot that operates autonomously or under human control, Watson is taking shape in Changying “Charlie” Li’s lab at the Phenomics and Plant Robotics Center on the University of Georgia’s Athens campus in collaboration with researchers in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Watson’s progress highlights UGA’s pioneering role in integrative precision agriculture, an approach that applies automation technology to farming. The PPRC advances this role by facilitating interdisciplinary, collaborative research at CAES, the College of Engineering and other UGA units.
“Watson can carry sensors and instruments to collect data in the field,” Li, the PPRC’s director and an engineering professor, said. “We are using three RGB color cameras to collect color images of peanut plants. With those images, we can construct 3D models of the plants and measure morphologic traits such as canopy height, size and volume.
“The color images can also be used to detect leaf diseases. We plan to add additional sensors, such as a multispectral camera, to measure traits that cannot be measured by color images.”
Photographs snapped by unmanned aerial vehicles help peanut breeders at the UGA Tifton campus measure characteristics of different hybrid peanut genotypes in the field — canopy volume, plant height and plant vigor — that can be seen easier from above than from the ground. But to study smaller details, higher-resolution images are necessary, so they are collaborating with Li’s group to incorporate Watson into their phenotyping tool kit.
“We want to develop algorithms and machine-learning techniques to teach robots how to measure disease symptoms to identify susceptibilities as well as hybrids with improved disease resistance,” Nino Brown, an assistant research scientist at CAES, said.
A key factor for peanut growers is seedling vigor, a genetically influenced function of seedling size after germination that reveals how quickly they develop into larger, more robust and resilient plants.
“If we can accurately measure seedling vigor among plants and hybrid populations, our cultivars or varieties that we release can have some of those high seedling vigor characteristics,” Brown explained.
A human can evaluate a couple of hundred plots in a day, but one or two robots or UAVs could evaluate thousands in the same span.
“The more genotypes we can evaluate, the faster and cheaper we’re able to create genetic gain to make significantly improved new peanut varieties,” Brown added.
In addition, Brown and his colleagues are working out an automated process whereby seeds that will produce peanuts with a high oleic-acid content — which the confection industry prefers for their long shelf life — are identified and separated from those with normal oleic-acid content, used for peanut butter and similar products.
The new process means breeders can have both high-oleic and normal-oleic breeding pipelines, said Brown.
“That makes it a lot cheaper for us and provides a high throughput for developing high-oleic varieties,” he noted.
CAES agricultural engineer and Professor Glen Rains heads a research group modifying an off-the-shelf soil-sampling robot to perform farm work. The “Little Red Rover” employs removable attachments for planting seeds, scouting for pests, weed management and harvesting. A multipurpose robotic arm is mounted up front. Sensor data and artificial intelligence guide the rover’s activities.
Intended for small- and medium-sized farms, the rover is designed to be economical, easy-to-use, scalable and rugged.
“We’re looking at applications for peanuts and cotton and expect to expand into vegetables as well,” Rains said. “It’s essentially a utility tool like a tractor that could be used year-round, so it wouldn’t have to be sitting in a shed most of the time.”
CAES Assistant Professor and UGA Cooperative Extension Precision Agriculture Specialist Simer Virk equips and tests different sensors on standard agricultural machinery that feed performance data to the machine’s in-cab display.
For example, sensors mounted onboard a large planter ensure the desired number of seeds are planted to the prescribed depth and distance apart automatically. Other sensors measure properties such as soil moisture, temperature and organic matter.
If the operator sees that the soil isn’t moist enough for the initial depth setting, “he can act on that information in real time and direct the machine to plant seeds a little deeper,” Virk said.
Likewise, when the field’s soil texture changes from clay to sand, the machine operator is notified and can change planting settings while in the field “to maximize the planter performance in each type of soil.”
Automation also enables the precise application of chemicals. Cameras mounted on the sprayer “detect and identify where the weeds are in between the rows, and where the plants are, and turn the nozzles only where they’re supposed to spray,” Virk said.
An innovation originally developed at CAES, variable rate irrigation for center-pivot irrigation systems helps producers conserve water and improve efficiency by irrigating crops where and when needed with the exact amount of water required, according to University Professor George Vellidis, head of the Vellidis Research Group at CAES.
“Sandy soil retains less water than clay, for example, so sandy areas in a field require less water applied more frequently than clay areas do,” he explained.
This soil texture information, described by “prescription maps” of the field, is augmented by evapotranspiration data and daily, detailed meteorological forecasts to produce estimates of which specific areas of the field will need water at what intervals and how much to apply. This information is coded into the prescription map.
The estimates are sent to an app on the producer’s smartphone or smart device, which transmits them to the large center-pivot irrigation systems retrofitted with a VRI controller and a GPS receiver.
“The GPS tells you where you are in the field so it can translate that position to the map to see how much water should be applied in that location,” Vellidis said.
Agriculture in the future will be smart, precise and more environmentally responsible, Li predicts.
“Being smart means management of the farm and plants will be done autonomously with robots using artificial intelligence, and the process will be self-controlled without human intervention,” he said. “Being precise means that through sensing and automation, crop management can be precisely controlled at the plot or plant level to minimize agricultural input while maintaining maximum output. This can reduce the usage of water, energy, carbon, pesticide and fertilizer to make agriculture more environmentally friendly.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/data-science-technology-a-i-coalesce-in-the-field-of-plant-robotics/article_8504e5de-1bd9-11ed-8d10-5f090f06eeb0.html | 2022-08-16T14:25:36Z |
HERNDON, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artel, LLC, a leading supplier of classified secure government connectivity, today announced Nigel Sutton has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Business Development. In this new role, Nigel will be responsible for Artel's move to expand into adjacent markets. "We are thrilled Nigel joined the Artel team," said Paul Domorski, Artel Chief Executive Officer. "His extensive knowledge and experience make him the right leader to help accelerate our growth. Network convergence with best of breed solutions is enabling work from anywhere. Customers don't want to be tied to one platform; they want connectivity as a service. Artel is perfectly positioned to deliver it."
Nigel is an accomplished Senior Business & Operations Executive with more than 35 years of success across aerospace, defense, and manufacturing industries. Throughout his executive career, Mr. Sutton has held leadership positions at companies including General Motors Defense, Orbital ATK, AeroVironment, and Raytheon. As VP of Business Development for General Motors Defense, he stood up and developed a capture management organization for new business growth. Since 2015 Nigel was the VP of International Business/Defense Systems Group for Orbital ATK, a defense avionics and armament manufacturer. He led operations, new program strategy, and corporate development. This followed his role as VP of Unmanned Air Systems International Business Division with AeroVironment from 2013 to 2015, and multiple senior roles with Raytheon from 2005 to 2013. As Director of International Business Development & Operations for Raytheon from 2007 to 2012, he oversaw bookings of more than $7.5 billion and coordinated export control policy with trade organizations in Washington D.C. He previously served 18 years in the U.S. Navy, rising to Program Director of Engineering. He has been responsible for executing international equity investments and global partner alliances for aircraft and weapon system program management, and has 23 years of professional leadership experience in the Department of Defense.
Nigel holds a BS in Computer Science from Park College, an MS in Aviation Systems from the University of Tennessee, Certification in Aircraft/Avionics Flight Test from the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School, an MS in Aerospace Engineering/Avionics from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology, an Executive Masters in International Relations, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Public Administration from Syracuse University. As a seasoned Board Member, he has held board positions with organizations including Orbital ATK Middle East, World Affairs Councils of America, Precision Strike Association, Alliant Techsystems Operations Saudi Arabia, and the US-ASEAN Business Council.
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Artel is a communications, engineering and services leader specializing in solving challenges in the defense, intelligence, diplomatic, and homeland security markets. The company enables highly secure service levels approaching 5 nines around the world. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Artel has been supporting the mission for 35 years. For more information about Artel, visit our web page, or email us at communications@artelllc.com
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Archaeologists unearthed a lavish 1,200-year-old estate in Israel’s desert south that offers a unique glimpse of life for wealthy residents of the Negev region, the country’s antiquities authority said Tuesday.
The discovery in the Bedouin town of Rahat dates to the early Islamic period in the 8th or 9th century, the authority said.
The luxury home is built around a courtyard and features four wings with several rooms for its residents. One lavish section features a marble hallway with stone floors and elaborate wall decorations. Archaeologists also found shards of decorated glass serving dishes.
Underneath the courtyard, archaeologists were surprised to discover subterranean vaults made of stone, which they believe were used to store items at cooler temperatures away from the scorching desert sun. The vaults appear to be carefully constructed and sturdy enough to allow people to move between them underground. An opening from the vaulted rooms also leads to a cistern where residents could access cool drinking water.
Experts say the mansion’s owners likely lived a life of prosperity and had plenty to go around.
“The luxurious estate and the unique impressive underground vaults are evidence of the owners’ means,” said the excavation directors in a statement. “Their high status and wealth allowed them to build a luxurious mansion that served as a residence and for entertaining.” | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/luxurious-1200-year-old-mansion-found-in-southern-israel/ | 2022-08-23T20:37:56Z |
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