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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have been awarded an initial two-year, $3,900,000 grant by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to study meth use and HIV risk in sexual minority men.
Supported by NIAID's LITE-2 initiative, CUNY SPH Professor Christian Grov, University of Miami Professor Adam Carrico, and colleagues will examine the "where," "how," and "why" of meth use and HIV among men who have sex with men. For this landmark study, they will first enroll 5,000 sexual minority men across the United States into a cohort study. And, assuming the team can meet a series of milestones during the first two years of the study, they will become eligible for up to three more years of funding. The study's broader goals include testing scalable, telehealth motivational enhancement interventions to support PrEP use and meth reduction. In addition, they will determine why meth use is linked to HIV vulnerability by examining if meth-induced alterations in rectal immune function amplify biological vulnerability to HIV.
"We have known for decades that meth use contributes to behavioral disinhibition, which puts people at greater risk for HIV, but now we will also answer questions related to whether meth use increases biological vulnerability," says Grov. "This could point us toward the development of novel biomedical interventions targeting rectal immune function."
The project represents the culmination of two decades of research by Drs. Grov and Carrico to address the role of methamphetamine as a pernicious, resurgent driver of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
"We hope that the LITE-2 initiative will guide geographically targeted, comprehensive public health approaches to address meth use as a resurgent driver of the HIV epidemic in sexual minority men," says Carrico. "It will also yield important insights regarding the effectiveness of motivational enhancement interventions to optimize PrEP use in sexual minority men who use meth."
Expanded efforts to address meth use are essential to ending the HIV epidemic in the United States. A recent study led by Dr. Grov found that one-in-three new infections among sexual minority men across the U.S. were among those reporting recent meth use.
"We are eager to conduct this exciting project that could build a platform for potentially transformative and multi-pronged approaches to HIV prevention," says Grov.
Grant #UG3AI169652 (Grov/Carrico)
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The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) is committed to promoting and sustaining healthier populations in New York City and around the world through excellence in education, research, and service in public health and by advocating for sound policy and practice to advance social justice and improve health outcomes for all.
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OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Eric Gehringer, executive vice president - operations, of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Deutsche Bank 2022 Transportation Conference on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at 8 a.m. ET.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available in the investor relations section of Union Pacific's website at www.up.com/investor. A replay of the audio webcast will be available shortly thereafter.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RippleMatch, the recruitment automation platform changing how Gen Z finds work, announced a $45m Series B today led by the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs). The heavily oversubscribed round followed a year of rapid growth in which RippleMatch grew its user base 3x and drove hundreds of thousands of interviews for customers including SAP, General Mills, and Amazon.
"We believe RippleMatch provides a leap forward in experience for both candidates and employers. We are impressed by the level of customer happiness, quality of the team and commitment to increasing access to opportunity, and we're excited to support RippleMatch in its next phase of growth," said Stephen Kerns, managing director at Goldman Sachs, who will take a board seat as part of the investment.
By investing heavily in automation and developing an innovative product suite for engaging Gen Z talent, RippleMatch has become an increasingly essential partner for employers working to build diverse, high performing teams. RippleMatch flips the traditional job board process by using matching and automation to bring opportunities directly to candidates at over 1500 schools. Candidates matched with an opportunity through RippleMatch are 22x more likely to get a first round interview than they would be with a traditional job board.
"By putting RippleMatch at the heart of everything we do, we have been able to meaningfully increase diversity, prioritize candidate experience, and have reduced the time it takes us to review applicants by 70%," said Cindy Loggins, Global Head of Early Career Recruiting at eBay.
RippleMatch plans to use the funding round to continue its rapid growth and expects to triple the number of candidates who find a job through the platform this year. They will double the size of their internal team and continue to invest heavily in developing new technology to drive value for customers and job seekers. "We are thrilled to announce this latest funding round and so grateful for the customers, job seekers, employees, and investors that have helped us reach this point. We are excited to continue on our mission to become the way Gen Z finds work." said RippleMatch cofounders Andrew Myers and Eric Ho in a joint statement.
RippleMatch is the recruitment automation platform changing how Gen Z finds work. By replacing job boards with matching and automation, RippleMatch eliminates the most time-intensive parts of the recruitment process for both employers and job seekers. Leading employers such as Amazon, eBay, and Teach For America leverage RippleMatch to build diverse, high-performing teams and Gen Z job seekers across the country trust RippleMatch to launch and grow their careers. You can learn more about RippleMatch and request a demo here.
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. Goldman Sachs Asset Management invests in the full spectrum of alternatives, including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure. Since 2003 the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management comprising more than 75 individuals has invested over $13 billion in companies led by visionary founders and CEOs. We focus exclusively on investments in growth stage and technology-driven companies spanning multiple industries, including enterprise technology, financial technology, consumer and healthcare. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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Stocks racked up more gains on Wall Street Friday, as the S&P 500 had its best day in two years and just its second winning week in the last 12 to provide a bit of relief from the market’s brutal sell-off this year.
The benchmark index rose 3.1%, with technology and banks leading the broad rally. The S&P 500 notched a 6.4% gain for the week, erasing the brutal loss it took a week earlier, though it’s still close to 20% below its record set early this year.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.7% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended 3.3% higher. Both indexes also posted a weekly gain that more than made up for their losses last week.
Stocks rallied this week as pressure from rising Treasury yields lets up somewhat and investors speculate the Federal Reserve may not have to be as aggressive about raising interest rates as earlier thought as it fights to control inflation.
The gains are a reprieve from Wall Street’s tumble through most of the year, caused by the Fed’s and other central banks’ slamming into reverse on the tremendous support fed into markets through the pandemic. In hopes of beating down punishingly high inflation, central banks have raised interest rates and made other moves that hurt prices for investments and threaten to slow the economy enough to cause a recession. More such moves are sure to come.
“It has been a good week,” said Randy Frederick, managing director of trading & derivatives at Charles Schwab. “It’s rare. At least in 2022, we’ve had only a couple of weeks where we ended up net positive. It looks pretty similar to what we saw right around the end of May, and that one of course fizzled out.”
The S&P 500 rose 116.01 points to 3,911.74. The Dow climbed 823.32 points to 31,500.68. The Nasdaq rose 375.43 points to 11,607.62.
Smaller company stocks also rallied. The Russell 2000 rose 54.06 points, or 3.2%, to 1,765.74.
Parts of the U.S. economy are still red-hot, particularly the jobs market, but some discouraging signals have emerged recently. A report on Friday confirmed sentiment among consumers sank to its lowest point since the University of Michigan began keeping records, hurt in particular by high inflation. Another lowlight this week suggested the U.S. manufacturing and services sectors aren’t as strong as economists thought.
Such weakening data raise worries about the strength of the economy. But they also can be good for financial markets, as paradoxical as that may seem.
They could mean less upward pressure on inflation, which would ultimately mean the Federal Reserve doesn’t have to raise rates so aggressively. And interest rates drive trading for everything from stocks to cryptocurrencies.
“We have seen a cooling off in a lot of areas, certainly. Gasoline purchases are down, housing prices appear to be cooling across the board,” Frederick said. “To me all of this speaks to the fact what the Fed is doing now appears to at least be having some impact. Now, whether or not it’s sufficient to bring inflation down, I don’t think we know yet.”
One nugget in the consumer sentiment report could carry particular weight for markets. It showed consumers’ expectations for inflation over the long run moderated to 3.1% from a mid-month reading of 3.3%. That’s crucial for the Fed because expectations for higher inflation in the future can trigger buying activity that inflames inflation further in a self-fulfilling, vicious cycle.
Last week, the Fed hiked its key short-term rate by the biggest margin in decades and said another such increases could be coming, though they wouldn’t be common.
Over the last week, investors have been modestly ratcheting back their expectations for how high the Fed will hike interest rates into early next year.
That’s helped yields in the Treasury market recede. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to move with expectations for the Fed’s actions, dropped back to 3.06% from more than 3.40% in the middle of last week.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which forms the bedrock for the world’s financial system, rose to 3.13% on Friday from 3.07% late Thursday. But it also has moderated after hitting 3.48% last week.
It started the year just a bit above 1.50%.
A separate economic report on Friday showed sales of new homes unexpectedly accelerated last month. But the trend for housing has largely been lower because it’s at the leading edge of the Fed’s hikes.
More expensive mortgage rates are hurting the industry, and a separate report earlier this week showed sales of previously occupied homes slowed last month.
Rising mortgage rates pushed LendingTree, the online marketplace that helps people find mortgages and other loans, to warn Friday that it expects to report weaker revenue for the second quarter than earlier forecast. Its stock fell 7.9%.
The vast majority of Wall Street was heading the opposite direction. More than 95% of the stocks in the S&P 500 closed higher.
Travel-related stocks were among the biggest gainers Friday. Cruise operator Carnival rose 12.4% after it reported weaker results for its most recent quarter than analysts expected, but also said that booking trends are improving. Royal Caribbean jumped 15.8% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500. United Airlines rose 7.5%, while Wynn Resorts climbed 12.1%.
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AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/asian-shares-gain-as-investors-shrug-off-downbeat-data/ | 2022-06-24T21:24:27Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Hamburgers are an iconic food item. Who knew that beef in between two pieces of bread would captivate the world as much as it has? So much so that, Americans consume 40 billion hamburgers a year!
In celebration of this amazing food item, National Hamburger Day is Saturday, May 28. If you’re looking to celebrate, North Texas is the place to be, with hamburger places all over.
Of course, if you ask any Texan where you can get the best burger, you’ll probably be told Whataburger, and they’re not wrong.
But, we want to think outside the box and are pointing to places you haven’t tried before. Here are just a few of the many wonderful places you can get a burger for National Hamburger Day.
Keller’s Drive-In – Dallas
This is for the North Texas newbie. With a classic drive-in aesthetic, inexpensive burgers and great taste, this stop is a must-try for those who are new to Dallas.
READ: New to Dallas? This historic drive-in serves great burgers at an even greater price
Chip’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers – Plano
If you want dinner and a view, this is the place to be. Located at The Boardwalk at Granite Park, this establishment is by the water, with plenty of outdoor seating and access to local music.
Knife – Dallas
Featured in a video from popular YouTube channel First We Feast, this steakhouse does not mess with the integrity of what makes a burger, well, a burger. They offer the classic meat and bread burger with The Ozersky. If you like a more elevated burger they have the Magic which comes on an English muffin.
Charley’s Hamburgers – Fort Worth
Also great for outdoor eating, this burger joint has plenty of outdoor seating, an area for the kiddos and of course, great burgers. This place is also great for getting those cool Instagram food photos.
Wulf Burger – Frisco
Looking like it came from a Spongebob episode, Wulf Burger is the only place on this list where you can get a burger with a red bun. Perfect to show off on Snapchat and even more perfect for eating, this pretty patty packs a lot of flavor.
Bell’s Better Burgers – Balch Springs
This local burger joint has been family-owned and operated since 1963. Open by Julius ‘Jude’ Bell, this acclaimed burger restaurant promises to make its burgers from 100% fresh ground beef.
“As long as Bell is in the name, we will never sell a frozen patty! So for a good, old fashioned, juicy burger, and an old fashioned drive-in experience, pull into our lot and roll down the window,” as said on it’s website. | https://cw33.com/news/local/national-hamburger-day-is-set-for-saturday-heres-where-to-get-a-burger-in-dfw/ | 2022-05-25T18:28:14Z |
Fuld brings unrivaled market knowledge to the digital blockchain investment bank and multi-asset Alternative Trading System ("ATS")
DARIEN, Conn., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oasis Pro Markets today announced that Dick Fuld has joined the company as a strategic advisor. He is the founder and CEO of Matrix Investment Holdings, a private merchant banking advisory firm.
Mr. Fuld is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lehman Brothers. Previously he served as a member of the Business Council for the World Economic Forum, the Board of Governors of the New York Stock Exchange, and the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
"Dick offers a wealth of knowledge and a vast network of strategic partners to Oasis Pro Markets. The comprehensive opportunities he will bring to the table are endless. We are thrilled to have him join us as an advisor," said Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro Markets.
"Oasis Pro Markets is uniquely positioned to benefit from the coming digital transformation of the capital markets, strategically and technologically," said Mr. Fuld. "Pat LaVecchia is a true visionary who has created a best-in-class platform and has assembled an unrivaled team. I look forward to working with them to build the digital investment bank of the future."
Oasis Pro Markets is the industry leading digital asset platform and is accelerating the transition of traditional financial services into the digital blockchain and decentralized finance/DeFi market. Its key services include firm underwriting, advisory services (including M&A, digital and traditional private placements, etc.), as well as operating a regulated multi-asset ATS known as OATSPRO that allows subscribers to trade digital securities, through blockchain and smart contract technology, and pay for those digital securities in digital cash such as stablecoins or fiat currency.
Oasis Pro recent highlights include:
- Oasis Pro, Inc., the parent company of Oasis Pro Markets, closed an oversubscribed strategic Series A capital raise of over $27 million earlier this year. Investors included Redwood Trust, Mirae Funds, UDHC, Blizzard (Avalanche) and Ledger Prime (a subsidiary of LedgerX and FTX)
- The company recently secured a grant of over $1 million from the State of Connecticut to continue their rapid expansion in the fintech area in the State.
Founded by seasoned Wall Street and blockchain veterans, Oasis Pro, Inc. is a leading fintech and blockchain company with a mission to bridge the world of traditional finance, blockchain and decentralized finance/DeFi.
Oasis Pro's subsidiary, Oasis Pro Market LLC is a full-service broker-dealer and investment bank and operates a multi-asset alternative trading system ("OATSPRO") that enables issuers and subscribers to conveniently and securely buy, sell, and offer a range of alternative assets in the secondary market. OATSPRO allows subscribers to trade digital ("blockchain") securities and make payment for those digital securities in digital cash (i.e. stable coins) or fiat.
Oasis Pro Markets offers the next evolution of alternative asset investing with proprietary technology that provides a sleek, user-friendly experience for issuers and investors by leveraging blockchain and smart contract technology to create real-time settlement, while eliminating counterparty risk. Additionally, OATSPRO offers efficient KYC/AML onboarding of digital securities for issuers, streamlined onboarding for investors, and provides a liquidity platform for multi-asset private and public OTC market digital securities.
Oasis Pro Markets is regulated by FINRA and the SEC. For more information, visit www.oasispromarkets.com. Securities are offered through Oasis Pro Markets, Member FINRA/SIPC.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple’s fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected since the phone line at the embassy was not staffed, Cherelle Griner said Monday.
The couple has not spoken by phone in the four months since Griner’s arrest in Russia, where she remains jailed. That was to have changed Saturday, when a long-awaited call was to have finally taken place after getting Russian government approval. But the day came and went without any contact, leaving an anguished Cherelle Griner to wonder what went wrong and to suspect at least initially that Russian authorities had thwarted the call.
On Monday, she said she learned from her wife’s lawyers a more distressing truth: Brittney Griner had actually tried to call 11 times over a period of several hours, dialing a number she’d been given at the U.S. embassy in Moscow, which the couple had been told would then patch the call through to Cherelle Griner in Phoenix. But each time, the call went unanswered because the desk at the embassy where the phone rang was apparently unstaffed on Saturday.
“I was distraught. I was hurt. I was done, fed up,” Cherelle Griner told The Associated Press in an interview, recounting how an anniversary she had eagerly anticipated was instead spent in tears. “I’m pretty sure I texted BG’s agent and was like: ‘I don’t want to talk to anybody. It’s going to take me a minute to get my emotions together, and just tell everybody I’m unavailable right now.’ Because it just knocked me out. I wasn’t well, I’m still not well.”
The State Department said Monday that “we deeply regret that Brittney Griner was unable to speak with her wife because of a logistical error.” The department reiterated that it has no higher priority than the safety of Americans overseas and that it remains in regular contact with families of hostages and wrongful detainees.
For Cherelle Griner, the experience has exacerbated already simmering frustrations about the U.S. government’s response to her wife’s case. Though U.S. officials have repeatedly said they are working behind the scenes to get the two-time Olympic gold medalist home from Russia, she said she is “very pissed” about the snafu, especially since the call had been on the schedule for two weeks and yet no one warned her during that time that it might be logistically impossible because of the weekend.
She added: “I find it unacceptable and I have zero trust in our government right now. If I can’t trust you to catch a Saturday call outside of business hours, how can I trust you to actually be negotiating on my wife’s behalf to come home? Because that’s a much bigger ask than to catch a Saturday call.”
Cherelle Griner said a contact in the U.S. government had apologized to her for the error. She said she’s since learned that the one number Brittney Griner had been given to dial typically processes calls from prisoners on Mondays through Fridays but not weekends, which is why no one was there to transfer the call.
“But mind you,” Cherelle Griner said in the interview, “this phone call had been scheduled for almost two weeks — with a weekend date.”
Brittney Griner, a seven-time WNBA All-Star who plays for the Phoenix Mercury, was detained at a Russian airport on Feb. 17 after authorities there said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.
The State Department in May designated her as wrongfully detained, moving her case under the supervision of its Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator. Russian state-run news agency Tass reported last week that her detention had been extended until July 3.
Cherelle Griner said she was still hoping to talk to or meet with President Joe Biden, but “at this point it’s starting to feel like a no.”
So far, Cherelle Griner says she’s had to rely exclusively on others’ assessments about her wife’s condition. Lawyers and consular affairs officials have been able to speak with the basketball star, but her wife has not.
On the evening before the call, she went to sleep at 5 p.m. so that she’d be awake and alert at midnight to receive the anticipated call from Russia to Phoenix that never came.
“This was such a big moment because this would have been the first time where I truly could tell if she’s OK,” Cherelle Griner said, describing it as a “life-or-death” opportunity to discern how her wife was actually holding up. “This would have been the first time for me to actually just hear her in real time and to truly know if she’s okay or to know if she’s seconds away from not being in existence anymore.”
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Feinberg reported from New York. Associated Press writer Matthew Lee in Washington contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/wife-of-wnbas-griner-tells-ap-scheduled-call-never-happened/ | 2022-06-21T03:00:35Z |
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Enochian Biosciences, Inc. ("Enochian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ENOB).
Class Period: January 17, 2018 – June 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 26, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that co-founder and inventor Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) that Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (5) that Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (6) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Follow us for updates on Twitter: twitter.com/FRC_LAW.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
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Which egg incubator is best?
If you raise or want to start raising chickens or other birds, at some point, you’re going to need to hatch some. In fact, using an egg incubator to hatch your eggs is more successful and reliable than letting hens incubate them naturally. Plus, egg incubators today have plenty of features that take most of the work out of hatching.
The best egg incubator is the Kebonnixs 12-Egg Incubator. It has excellent features, such as automatic turning and an egg candler so you can monitor each egg’s progress.
What to know before you buy an egg incubator
Capacity
The capacity of an egg incubator is determined by its size and the size of the eggs you want to hatch. Most egg incubators will give a capacity estimate based on the average size of a chicken egg, which is the most commonly hatched animal in an egg incubator. For example, a 12-egg incubator can only hold roughly three goose eggs or up to 24 quail eggs.
You don’t need to match your intended brood size to the capacity of the incubator so long as you have enough space. To put it another way, if your prospective incubator can hold 10 eggs but you only plan to hatch five, the extra empty space won’t negatively affect the eggs. Higher capacities cost more, however, so try to balance your needs and your budget.
Forced vs. still air
Forced- and still-air incubators each have pros and cons.
- Forced-air incubators take some of the work out of incubation, especially since they’re always paired with other automatic processes. However, more automated processes mean an increased risk of mechanical failure. Additionally, they also cost more.
- Still-air incubators are more reliable and last longer due to the lack of a fan to push the air and heat around. They also cost less. However, the incubator also needs more direct oversight than one with more technology behind it.
What to look for in a quality egg incubator
Automatic turning
Eggs need to be turned throughout the incubation process for the embryo to develop properly. Egg incubators with automatic turning remove the need to manually turn the eggs, saving effort and the risk of forgetting.
However, eggs need not be turned during the final days of the process. Thus, the best automatic turners have programs to automatically stop turning the eggs. Others need to be manually disengaged.
Ease of cleaning
Eggshells are highly porous. Anything unhealthy inside a batch of eggs can make its way into the incubator and infect the next round of eggs. The best egg incubators can be taken completely apart so each piece can be rigorously cleaned in preparation for the next batch.
How much you can expect to spend on an egg incubator
Egg incubators can cost $20-$2,000. Basic small-batch incubators typically cost $40 or less, while higher capacity and more feature-rich models cost up to $100. Large capacity noncommercial incubators can hit $200, while commercial-grade models can reach or exceed $2,000.
Egg incubator FAQ
What temperature should my incubator be?
A. That depends on what kind of eggs you’re trying to hatch and what type of incubator you have. For example, if you’re hatching chicken eggs, the temperature should be 98 degrees for a forced-air incubator and 101 degrees for a still-air incubator. Use caution, as temperatures above 102 degrees will kill the embryos.
How long does it take to hatch a chicken?
A. Chicken eggs take 21 to 23 days to hatch once put in an incubator. If it’s been longer than 23 days, remove the eggs. They either won’t hatch at all, or they will hatch but into weak animals that will struggle to survive.
What other animals can I hatch in an incubator?
A. Despite incubators being chiefly designed for birds and mainly marketed for hatching chickens, they can actually be used to hatch almost any egg-based animal. That includes nearly any birds or reptiles and even turtles and tortoises. The only limiting factor is whether the incubator is large enough to hold the eggs and if it has the settings a given egg needs to be properly incubated.
What’s the best egg incubator to buy?
Top egg incubator
What you need to know: It is feature-packed and has a high capacity.
What you’ll love: The clear dome makes it easy to observe the process, plus a candler lets you double-check each egg’s progress. It has a digital humidity display and an automatic egg turner that stops turning three days before hatching is set to begin.
What you should consider: Some consumers reported sections of their incubators, such as temperature and humidity controls, stopped working halfway through an incubation period.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top egg incubator for the money
Magicfly Digital Mini Fully Automatic Egg Incubator
What you need to know: It’s simple, effective and affordable.
What you’ll love: It can hold up to 12 eggs, and it has an automatic egg turner, automatic temperature control, humidity alarm, timer and LED display. The entire process is fully automated — just insert your eggs and set the systems to match the animal you’re hatching.
What you should consider: Some customers had issues understanding the user manual and needed to research how to use their incubator elsewhere. Others had problems with the humidity control.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Brinsea Mini II Advance Automatic 7-Egg Incubator
What you need to know: It’s a good pick for hatching a handful of eggs.
What you’ll love: The compact size is perfect for those with limited space but still want a good amount of features. It has fully digital controls and programmable automatic egg turning, so eggs don’t turn close to hatching time. The ABS plastic material is easy to clean.
What you should consider: It’s expensive for the low egg count. It doesn’t have a hygrometer, though you can add one later. The inside is too tight for larger eggs.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Chewy and Wayfair
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 19, to announce regions near the lunar South Pole the agency has identified as potential areas for astronauts to land as part of the Artemis III mission, targeted for 2025. This will be the first time astronauts will set foot on the Moon since NASA's Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Audio of the briefing will livestream on NASA's website.
Within each region, there are several potential landing sites. Each of the selected regions, from which specific landing sites could be selected, is of scientific interest and was evaluated based on terrain, communications, and lighting conditions, as well as ability to meet science objectives. NASA will engage with the broader science community in the coming months to discuss the merits of each region.
Teleconference participants include:
- Mark Kirasich, deputy associate administrator for the Artemis Campaign Development Division, NASA Headquarters
- Jacob Bleacher, chief exploration scientist, NASA Headquarters
- Sarah Noble, Artemis lunar science lead, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters
- Prasun Desai, deputy associate administrator for the Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
Media who want to participate by telephone must RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the event to: vanessa.c.lloyd@nasa.gov.
Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars. NASA selected SpaceX's Starship to provide the human landing system to deliver crew from lunar orbit to the surface of the Moon during Artemis III, which is the first Artemis mission to involve a crewed lunar landing.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Inna Braverman, the Company's founder and CEO, will speak at Vox Media's annual invitation-only Code Conference, one of the most established and popular conferences in the country.
Code will take place from September 6-8, 2022 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles and will bring together the world's biggest leaders and investors in tech, media, and business.
The selected group of speakers joining Braverman during the three-day, invitation-only conference in Beverly Hills includes:
- Amazon President & CEO Andy Jassy,
- Apple CEO Tim Cook,
- Emerson Collective Founder and President, Laurene Powell Jobs
- Entrepreneur Mark Cuban,
- US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg,
- US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan,
- California Governor Gavin Newsom,
- Alphabet & Google CEO Sundar Pichai,
- Snap Inc. Co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel.
Inna Braverman will be participating in an alternative energy panel, which will take place on the last day of the conference (Sept. 8) and will be focused on climate tech and sustainability.
Braverman will be joined on the panel by president and CEO of Plug Power- Andrew Marsh, Clearloop CEO and co-founder Laura Zapata and Founder and CEO of the Gradient- Vince Romanin.
"Code is one of the most important gatherings for business leaders in tech, media, and sustainability, and I believe that the ideas that arise from it have the ability to really make an impact and change the world for the better," said Braverman, whose focus will be sharing her view on sustainability through her experience in developing Eco Wave Power's innovative technology for generation of clean electricity from ocean and sea waves.
"I am truly excited to share the wonderful possibilities which lie within the wave energy sector, especially in the United States, that holds vast potential for wave energy implementation, with the ability to generate about 66 percent of all U.S. electricity from the power of the waves. I am honored to join some of the most innovative minds with the hope of accelerating the transition to a cleaner and healthier planet."
For more info about The Conference please see the following link: https://voxmediaevents.com/code2022
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power's mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
The Company is currently finalizing the construction of its grid connected project in Israel, with co-investment from the Israeli Energy Ministry, which recognized the Eco Wave Power technology as "Pioneering Technology" and will soon commence the installation of its newest pilot in AltaSea's premises in the Port of Los Angeles. The Company also holds concession agreements for commercial installations in Europe and has a total projects pipeline of 327.7MW.
Eco Wave Power received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK and the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework program. The Company has also received the "Global Climate Action Award" from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power's American Depositary Shares (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. More info: www.ecowavepower.com.
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FBI seized top secret documents in Trump estate search
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI recovered “top secret” and even more sensitive documents from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the sudden, unprecedented search this week.
A property receipt unsealed by the court shows FBI agents took 11 sets of classified records from the estate during a search on Monday.
The seized records include some marked not only top secret but also “sensitive compartmented information,” a special category meant to protect the nation’s most important secrets that if revealed publicly could cause “exceptionally grave” damage to U.S. interests. The court records did not provide specific details about information the documents might contain.
The warrant says federal agents were investigating potential violations of three different federal laws, including one that governs gathering, transmitting or losing defense information under the Espionage Act. The other statutes address the concealment, mutilation or removal of records and the destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations.
The property receipt also shows federal agents collected other potential presidential records, including the order pardoning Trump ally Roger Stone, a “leatherbound box of documents,” and information about the “President of France.” A binder of photos, a handwritten note, “miscellaneous secret documents” and “miscellaneous confidential documents” were also seized in the search.
Trump’s attorney, Christina Bobb, who was present at Mar-a-Lago when the agents conducted the search, signed two property receipts — one that was two pages long and another that is a single page.
In a statement earlier Friday, Trump claimed that the documents seized by agents were “all declassified,” and argued that he would have turned them over if the Justice Department had asked.
While incumbent presidents generally have the power to declassify information, that authority lapses as soon as they leave office and it was not clear if the documents in question have ever been declassified. And even an incumbent’s powers to declassify may be limited regarding secrets dealing with nuclear weapons programs, covert operations and operatives, and some data shared with allies.
Trump kept possession of the documents despite multiple requests from agencies, including the National Archives, to turn over presidential records in accordance with federal law.
The Mar-a-Lago search warrant served Monday was part of an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from Trump’s home earlier this year. The Archives had asked the department to investigate after saying 15 boxes of records it retrieved from the estate included classified records.
It remains unclear whether the Justice Department moved forward with the warrant simply as a means to retrieve the records or as part of a wider criminal investigation or attempt to prosecute the former president. Multiple federal laws govern the handling of classified information, with both criminal and civil penalties, as well as presidential records.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, the same judge who signed off on the search warrant, unsealed the warrant and property receipt Friday at the request of the Justice Department after Attorney General Merrick Garland declared there was “substantial public interest in this matter,” and Trump said he backed the warrant’s “immediate” release. The Justice Department told the judge Friday afternoon that Trump’s lawyers did not object to the proposal to make it public.
In messages posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Not only will I not oppose the release of documents ... I am going a step further by ENCOURAGING the immediate release of those documents.”
The Justice Department’s request was striking because such warrants traditionally remain sealed during a pending investigation. But the department appeared to recognize that its silence since the search had created a vacuum for bitter verbal attacks by Trump and his allies, and felt that the public was entitled to the FBI’s side about what prompted Monday’s action at the former president’s home.
“The public’s clear and powerful interest in understanding what occurred under these circumstances weighs heavily in favor of unsealing,” said a motion filed in federal court in Florida on Thursday.
The information was released as Trump prepares for another run for the White House. During his 2016 campaign, he pointed frequently to an FBI investigation into his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, over whether she mishandled classified information.
To obtain a search warrant, federal authorities must prove to a judge that probable cause exists to believe that a crime was committed. Garland said he personally approved the warrant, a decision he said the department did not take lightly given that standard practice where possible is to select less intrusive tactics than a search of one’s home.
In this case, according to a person familiar with the matter, there was substantial engagement with Trump and his representatives prior to the search warrant, including a subpoena for records and a visit to Mar-a-Lago a couple of months ago by FBI and Justice Department officials to assess how the documents were stored. The person was not authorized to discuss the matter by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.
FBI and Justice Department policy cautions against discussing ongoing investigations, both to protect the integrity of the inquiries and to avoid unfairly maligning someone who is being scrutinized but winds up ultimately not being charged. That’s especially true in the case of search warrants, where supporting court papers are routinely kept secret as the investigation proceeds.
In this case, though, Garland cited the fact that Trump himself had provided the first public confirmation of the FBI search, “as is his right.” The Justice Department, in its new filing, also said that disclosing information about it now would not harm the court’s functions.
The Justice Department under Garland has been leery of public statements about politically charged investigations, or of confirming to what extent it might be investigating Trump as part of a broader probe into the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
The department has tried to avoid being seen as injecting itself into presidential politics, as happened in 2016 when then-FBI Director James Comey made an unusual public statement announcing that the FBI would not be recommending criminal charges against Clinton regarding her handling of email — and when he spoke up again just over a week before the election to notify Congress that the probe was being effectively reopened because of the discovery of new emails.
The attorney general also condemned verbal attacks on FBI and Justice Department personnel over the search. Some Republican allies of Trump have called for the FBI to be defunded. Large numbers of Trump supporters have called for the warrant to be released hoping they it will show that Trump was unfairly targeted.
“I will not stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked,” Garland said of federal law enforcement agents, calling them “dedicated, patriotic public servants.”
Earlier Thursday, an armed man wearing body armor tried to breach a security screening area at an FBI field office in Ohio, then fled and was later killed after a standoff with law enforcement. A law enforcement official briefed on the matter identified the man as Ricky Shiffer and said he is believed to have been in Washington in the days leading up to the attack on the Capitol and may have been there on the day it took place.
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: APYX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 12, 2021 to March 11, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Apyx Medical Corporation made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Apyx you have until August 5, 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 Apyx 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 APYX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/apyx-medical-corporation-loss-submission-form-2?id=30185&from=4.
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar, one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced it was named as the top 50 Forbes China Most Innovative Companies 2022, reaffirming its continuous innovation and achievements.
Forbes evaluates the nominee's innovation ability in terms of business model, enterprise R&D investment, core independent intellectual property rights, the transformation of technological achievements as well as the growth of the company to rank. Forbes China hopes to pass the list to identify companies that lead the development of the industry or have a significant influence on the progress of the industry.
"We are greatly honoured to be recognized as Most Innovative Company of the Year," said Dany Qian, Vice President of JinkoSolar. "This award is reflective of the strength of our culture of continuous innovation. During such an uncertain time, our amazing employees rallied together to actively seek out unresolved problems, research and develop next-generation N-type TOPCon technologies and products that helped businesses and customers thrive."
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Atlanta HBCU Morris Brown College has accreditation restored after 20 years
By Amir Vera, CNN
Morris Brown College may have had the comeback of the year Wednesday.
The historically Black college in Atlanta received its full accreditation after losing it 20 years ago, according to a news release from the school.
“Many thought that this feat was impossible, but due to our strong faith in God, our hardworking and wonderful faculty and staff, the support of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, our dedicated alumni, and our resilient spirit, we were able to achieve full accreditation,” college President Kevin James said in a statement.
“This was truly The Hard Reset. This is just the beginning!” James said.
The college was rewarded its accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), a Virginia-based accreditation agency.
CNN has reached out to TRACS for comment, but has not heard back.
Reaccreditation means the school is once again eligible to apply for federal education funding that could go toward student financial aid and Pell Grants or on-campus housing, so long as the college remains compliant with federal conditions and standards.
Morris Brown’s comeback is also a beacon of hope for smaller HBCUs struggling with finances and enrollment, especially in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
School was holding on by a thread
The 20-year journey of Morris Brown begins in 2002, when the school’s accreditation was revoked because of debt and financial mismanagement. The once-flourishing college then saw its enrollment plummet from about 2,000 to less than 50. Over the years, the enrollment ranged between 30 and 50 students.
The college never officially closed, but it was holding on by a thread.
Faced with mounting debt and a crumbling infrastructure, the school’s board of trustees offered the administration an option: shutter their doors for good. The grounds could theoretically be converted into a museum or a site for private development, but its days as an active college appeared to be ended.
James, the college’s president, disagreed. He believed there was still a chance to regain accreditation, and evolve as an operational campus.
James was named interim president in early 2019 and officially made president in May 2020. He immediately focused on what he has labeled “the hard reset” for the college.
In April 2021, Morris Brown officially received accreditation candidacy by TRACS. This meant an institution is in basic compliance with the standards and criteria of TRACS and has been evaluated by an on-site peer team that found the institution provides sound instruction and student services.
Fast forward a year later and the school is celebrating its reaccreditation.
Morris Brown was part of the historic Atlanta University Center (AUC), which includes Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Clark Atlanta University. While the school is no longer a member, the AUC’s website states Morris Brown is “largely significant to the Consortium’s rich legacy.”
It was founded in 1881 by formerly enslaved religious leaders at Big Bethel AME Church, according to the school’s release.
The college was the first college in Georgia to be owned and operated by African Americans whose notable alumni include Alberta Williams King, the mother of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and James Alan McPherson who was the first Black writer to win a Pulitzer Prize in fiction.
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The Atlanta-area district attorney investigating Donald Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia sent a target letter to state Republican party Chair David Shafer, warning him that he may be indicted as part of her investigation, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ letter Friday indicates a shift from the Georgia prosecutors, as they previously reassured Shafer and other fake electors for Trump that they were considered witnesses, rather than subjects or targets, in the investigation — a notable distinction that suggests the Atlanta-area district attorney did not view their actions as criminal at the time, two sources told CNN.
Shafer, who has faced inquiries from federal investigators, Georgia prosecutors and the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, acted as a pro-Trump elector in Georgia. He also helped organize the fake slate of electors in the Peach State, which Trump lost by nearly 12,000 votes.
Willis’ office appeared to be trying to determine whether the pro-Trump electors in Georgia had any knowledge that their actions may have been a component of a broader and potentially illegal plot to pressure election officials and overturn Joe Biden’s victory, a source previously told CNN.
The letter was first reported by Yahoo News, which also reported other Georgia officials received similar target letters.
Georgia has remained a central focus for investigators at state and federal levels. The Atlanta-area investigation was prompted after Trump’s infamous phone call pressuring Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” the votes needed to swing the state to him was revealed. The Justice Department is also investigating the fake electors scheme and a grand jury in Washington issued subpoenas in March related to the fake electors and other matters.
Shafer, who had been cooperating with prosecutors, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Shafer told the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot in February that the fake electors scheme came at the direction of the Trump campaign after then-President Trump lost the state’s vote.
CNN previously reported that Rudy Giuliani led the Trump campaign officials in spearheading the illegitimate electors as a part of the broader plot to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory when Congress counted the electoral votes on January 6.
Georgia state senator seeks to have Willis disqualified
Also Friday, Georgia state Sen. Burt Jones asked a court to disqualify Willis from any prosecution related to him, arguing she has a conflict of interest and a political bias in his case.
Jones, a Republican, is currently running for lieutenant governor in Georgia. Willis hosted a campaign fundraiser for Jones’ Democratic opponent Charlie Bailey last month.
“This support may otherwise not have been an issue if she and her office had not simultaneously initiated special purpose grand jury proceedings against Mr. Bailey’s sole opponent, Mr. Jones,” attorneys for Jones wrote in a court filing Friday. “This is a blatant effort to sway the outcome of the election in Mr. Bailey’s favor. Therefore, DA Fani Willis should be disqualified.”
Jones, who was involved in the fake elector scheme in Georgia and signed on as a pro-Trump elector, has emerged as a target in Willis’ investigation, according to a source familiar with the situation and Friday’s court filing.
If the judge does not disqualify Willis, Jones has asked that any report from the special grand jury be sealed until after the November 8 election, “to prevent any improper and undue influence therein.”
Bailey has hammered Jones during the campaign for his involvement in the fake electors plot. Bailey’s campaign spokesman, Jake Orvis, called Jones’ new court filing an attempt “to distract from the fact he attempted to overthrow the United States Government.”
Stephen Lawson, a spokesman for Jones’ campaign, said, “This is clearly a politically motivated attack from the same District Attorney who just weeks ago hosted a political fundraiser for Burt’s opponent. Burt is more than happy to perform his civic duty and answer questions — but not from a prosecutor with such blatant conflicts of interest.”
Willis’ office dismissed the political bias claims in a statement Friday.
“The motion is without merit,” Deputy District Attorney Jeff DiSantis said. “The District Attorney supports Charlie Bailey because she worked with him as a prosecutor and knows he will support law enforcement as Lieutenant Governor. Her support for Mr. Bailey has nothing to do with his opponent, nor does her fulfillment of her oath of office to investigate and prosecute crimes occurring in Fulton County have anything to do with anyone else’s campaign for elected office.”
DiSantis added: “The District Attorney will respond to Mr. Jones’ motion in court.”
This story has been updated with additional details.
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Augmented Reality on Himiway Cobra Pro enriches the customer experience and allows customers to view the Cobra Pro products in a real-time environment and at a 360-degree angle.
LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Himiway, the top 3 fat tire electric bike brand, introduces an Augmented Reality (AR) feature on the website that allows customers to view the Himiway Cobra Pro Softail Electric Mountain Bike in a real-time environment and at a 360-degree angle. This feature helps customers visualize how the bike will look in its surroundings and gives them an idea of how it will fit into their everyday life. The AR feature also benefits customers as they can view the product before purchasing and get more information about the product by just scanning the QR code provided.
"We are happy to introduce this exciting technology that will not only help people make better buying decisions but also bring ease to their purchases," said Himiway's founder & CEO, Mike Walker. "Our customers can now easily browse and compare bikes before purchasing. They get a sense of the product before delivery, which drives higher customer satisfaction."
Electric bikes have been gaining popularity, and Himiway is the expert on the best electric bike in the long range. The "Himiway Cobra Pro" is a high-end Softail Electric Mountain Bike with the best battery and motor. The motorcycle has advanced features, including a 48V20Ah LG Battery, a 1000W Mid-Drive Motor, a four-bar linkage suspension, and coil suspension. Moreover, the Cobra pro ebike has a 10-speed gear shift system while traveling80 miles with one charge.
Himiway has enhanced the shopping experience for its customers by integrating this AR feature into its website. As soon as a customer lands on the page of any specific product, they can view it from a different 360-degree angle. The company aims to provide customers with a hassle-free shopping experience and make them feel comfortable purchasing the Himiway bike.
Himiway is a leading electric bike brand, which is continuously improving its range of e-bikes. On average, the range of Himiway e-bikes can reach 43% higher than other e-bikes on the market, up to 80 miles on a single charge. Himiway was founded in 2017 with an R&D team of scientists, engineers, and technicians with more than ten years of experience in the electric bicycle field. For more information about Himiway, please visit himiwaybike.com.
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Uniform industry offers kudos for how companies show up to work
EVANSTON, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) announced the winners of the 2022 Image of the Year Award® Program. The awards recognize fashionable, forward-thinking and innovative apparel designs worn by companies.
"These awards honor the uniform designs that help identify employees, extend a company's brand, increase safety, and boost employee morale," says Rick Levine, NAUMD Executive Director.
Winner of the Best Of The Best award and Transportation, Aviation Category is WestJet, designed in collaboration with Juli Grbac and Unisync. Tim Hortons won the Quick Service Restaurants Category, also by Unisync Group.
Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, Lounges, won for Restaurants, Food & Service, Single Location, designed by Luly Yang Design. Spotlight 29 won the Casinos Category, provided by Design Collective by Cintas
Jurassic World VelociCoaster won the Entertainment, Amusement Parks Category, designed by Universal Orlando. And Hertz won the Car Rental Services Category, from designer Mi Hub. The Iron Mountain Driver Program took home the Transportation, Shipping and Delivery Category, designed by Aramark.
Keolis was recognized in the Train & Rail Category, designed by Galls. And Sysco earned the Safety & Industrial, High Visibility Category, a program from Aramark. Design Collective By Cintas outfitted Pioneer Natural Resources, and won the Safety & Industrial, Flame Resistant Category. Healthcare Category winner Sabanera Health was created by designer Nono Maldonado and Design Collective by Cintas.
Chase won the Retail, Banks Category, from designer Deidre Jefferies and Lands' End Business Outfitters. Shoppers Drug Mart, winner of the Retail Grocery Category, was created by Unisync. The Mopar Dealership program from Workwear Outfitters won the Retail, Automotive Category. And the Education Category winner National Aviation Academy uniforms are manufactured by Superior Group of Companies.
Bell Canada, won for Manufacturing, Technology, designed by Unisync. Unisync Group also outfits Telus, winner for Construction Services Category.
"It was important to me to see how the applicants approached the word 'innovation'," noted Michael Schwarz of Stan Herman Studio, who served as a judge. "I appreciated those that saw that community impact, sustainability, and forward-thinking design is all necessary to create meaningful programs today."
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A recent survey reveals that nearly 70% of Americans say summer creates the most difficult laundry stains compared to other seasons.
STAMFORD, Conn., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the unofficial start to summer approaches, Americans look forward to fun in the sun, the sizzle of the grill and spending more time outdoors, but Persil® ProClean®, a premium laundry detergent brand that delivers a deep clean, says stains, spills and splotches provide a laundry challenge that's unmatched among the four seasons.
Persil's recent Laundry Care Study* of more than 2,000 participants uncovered that the majority of consumers overwhelmingly blame summer for their most difficult laundry stains, including ketchup/BBQ, grilling grease, ice cream, dirt/mud, grass, and sunscreen. The study, which identified these most common summer dirty laundry culprits, also revealed who is staining their clothes more often and why. Here is the dirt:
- Bibs & BBQ: Thirty percent of respondents said ketchup/BBQ is the most frequently spilled sauce on their summer outfits, followed by grease from grilling (20%) and ice cream (11%).
- People Get Down & Dirty Outside - Literally: The most common outdoor elements reported were dirt/mud (40%) and grass (30%), followed by sunscreen (8%) and flower pollens (6%).
- Women vs. Men: Who Wore it Better?: More women (43%) suffer from dirt/mud stains than men (36%), but men (34%) experience more grass stains than women (27%).
- Increased R&R Leads to More Laundry Time: With increased travel anticipated this summer, expect dirty laundry to pile up in hampers nationwide, as nearly 25% of respondents reported that vacations increase their normal laundry loads.
- Ope! Midwesterners are More Likely to Get Stains: Midwesterners are more summer stain-prone, with 34% reporting they were likely to spill the top summertime food stain (ketchup/BBQ) and 44% reporting they were likely to face the top summertime outdoor stain (dirt/mud) compared to some other regions.
- Fresh & Clean! Doing Laundry is Rewarding: Summertime might bring on more stains, but 88% of respondents said doing laundry provided them with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
"While we all want summer days to last forever, our stains certainly don't have to," said Matt Bernick, Senior Brand Manager, Persil. "We created cutting-edge laundry detergents so you can spend less time worrying about stains and more time enjoying the season with the powerful, long-lasting results of Persil ProClean. From our product development to our creative campaigns, we aim to transform everyday laundry from ordinary to extraordinary. Bring it on, summer!"
The Persil Laundry Care Study* comes on the heels of the brand's newest campaign – Mission Washable. The campaign leads with a new commercial (The Chase), featuring its iconic brand character: The Professional, who takes viewers on an exciting stain-fighting mission with the secret weapon of Persil ProClean. The Professional goes to extraordinary lengths to fight stains and represents how Persil products work hard to give clothes a deep clean, whenever, and wherever stains occur. With the help of Persil ProClean, laundry turns an everyday ordinary clean into an extraordinary one to protect your clothes and accomplish long-lasting freshness. It is a secret tool to help lighten your laundry load.
Visit PersilProClean.com for stain-fighting tips and to find where products are sold at local retailers. You can also follow along via @PersilProClean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.com.
*The Persil Laundry Care Survey consisted of 34 questions covering consumer laundry habits, sentiment, and behaviors and garnered responses from 2,051 U.S. adults age 18+ who had done laundry 2+ times in the last 30 days and are decision-makers for household cleaning products.
About Persil
Persil® ProClean® is a premium laundry detergent brand packed with cutting-edge technology that delivers Fiber care, stain removal and long-lasting freshness. Launched in the US in 2015, Persil ProClean detergent goes deep into fabrics and past tough-to-clean stains to achieve an effortlessly deep clean. With a growing portfolio of products (including Liquid Detergent and Discs™) as the hero of laundry day, Persil ProClean detergent helps people everywhere achieve high standards of cleanliness. Visit www.persilproclean.com for more information.
About Henkel in North America
In North America, Henkel operates across its three business units: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. Its portfolio of well-known consumer and industrial brands includes Schwarzkopf® hair care, Dial® soaps, Persil®, Purex®, and all® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners as well as Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales close to 6 billion US dollars (5 billion euros) in 2021, North America accounts for 25 percent of the company's global sales. Henkel employs over 8,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.henkel-northamerica.com, and on Twitter @Henkel_NA.
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Now available in Petco pet care centers and at petco.com, CLIF PET™ and Earth Animal® bring new sustainable, innovative offerings to Petco's curated treats and chews assortments
SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) today announced the launch of CLIF PET™, Clif Bar & Company's first-ever line of Plant Based Jerky for dogs, offered at Petco as the exclusive national retailer, as well as Earth Animal® No-Hide® Chews, a leading rawhide alternative. As part of Petco's continued commitment to innovation and sustainability in pet nutrition, these collections are now available at most Petco pet care centers nationally and online at petco.com/clifpet and petco.com/earthanimal.
"As an industry leader when it comes to pet nutrition and overall pet health and wellness, we're thrilled to continue expanding Petco's curated dog treats assortment with new offerings from CLIF® and Earth Animal," said Amy College, Petco Chief Merchandising Officer. "The $8 billion dollar dog treat and chew market is growing at an even faster rate than dog food, with more than 75% of pet parents feeding treats and chews to their dogs.* Pet parents are increasingly looking for wholesome, eco-friendly and tasty treat options for rewarding desired behaviors and promoting mental stimulation, during a time when we're even more eager to treat our pets and feel closer to them than ever before."
Sharing a similar mission of improving the health and overall lives of both people and pets, Petco is Clif's first, exclusive partner in the company's expansion into pet products. CLIF PET Plant Based Jerky is available in three recipes – Sweet Potato & Blueberry Recipe, Pumpkin & Apple Recipe and Butternut Squash & Cranberry Recipe – in a 5-ounce bag and 12-ounce bag, with prices ranging from $8.99 to $16.99. The planet-friendly jerky treats are made with plant protein and just seven simple, easy-to-digest ingredients, with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. The treats are tender and easy to tear into smaller pieces for positive reinforcement-based training and healthy playtime for mental and physical stimulation. For a limited time, Petco will also offer CLIF BAR® products for people alongside the pet treats in Petco pet care centers to keep both pets and pet parents fueled and ready for every adventure together.
"When preparing to launch CLIF PET, we knew we wanted to work with a retail partner that shares our values and spirit of innovation," said Greg Lok, Head of Incubator, Clif's in-house new ventures group. "Petco's commitment to sustainability and their efforts to prioritize brands that promote wholesome nutrition make this a great fit for us and for pet parents. We couldn't be more excited about expanding the reach of CLIF PET through Petco's channels so dogs everywhere can enjoy the reward of our nutritious, tasty treats."
Additionally, Petco is the latest national brick-and-mortar retailer to offer Earth Animal products. The No-Hide Chews line includes six varieties – chicken, beef, salmon, pork, venison and peanut butter – available in multiple sizes, with prices ranging from $5.99 to $31.99. The products contain six clean ingredients, plus one sustainably sourced protein: humanely raised chicken; humanely raised, grass-fed beef; wild-caught salmon; humanely raised pork; free-range, grass-fed venison; and vegetarian peanut butter. As a healthy and more digestible alternative to traditional rawhide, the No-Hide Chews can offer multiple benefits that include delicious and long-lasting enjoyment, positive mental stimulation, boredom busting and dental health improvement.
"We have been so impressed with the work that Petco has done on behalf of their commitment to pet health and wellness and are really excited to be one of their newest partners supporting their Whole Health philosophy," said Stephie Volo, Earth Animal's Chief Marketing Officer and Chairwoman of the Pet Sustainability Coalition. "Petco and Earth Animal have a shared mission around positively impacting and enhancing quality of life for pets, people and the planet. Our partnership with Petco allows us to further this mission by making our No-Hide Chews more available to pet parents who are looking for and purchasing innovative and sustainable products for their animals."
As the first and only national retailer to no longer sell food and treats containing artificial colors, flavors and preservatives** for dogs and cats, Petco is committed to leading the category in pet nutrition standards. Nutrition is the foundation of physical health, one of the pillars of Petco's Whole Health philosophy, and Petco continues to lead innovation in the category with new offerings that support overall pet health and wellness. Last March, Petco also removed traditional rawhide options from its shelves and online to instead promote safe, long-lasting and highly digestible alternatives.
Petco offers a variety of convenient ways to shop, including in-store, online, curbside pick-up, same-day delivery and repeat delivery. For more information about CLIF PET, Earth Animal and Petco's full suite of high-quality food and treats, visit petco.com.
*Packaged Facts, Treats & Chews in the U.S., 4th Ed. Report (published in late 2021) and U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2022-2023 report, Market Sizing Data (March 2022).
**See how Petco defines artificial ingredients at petco.com/nutritionstandards.
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Founded in 1965, Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. We've consistently set new standards in pet care while delivering comprehensive pet wellness products, services and solutions, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer merchandise, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary clinics. Our complete pet health and wellness ecosystem is accessible through our pet care centers and digitally at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with Petco Love (formerly the Petco Foundation), an independent nonprofit organization, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for more than 6.5 million animals.
For nearly 30 years, Clif Bar & Company has crafted nutritious and organic food for CLIF®, CLIF Kid®, and LUNA® brands. Family- and employee-owned, Clif Bar is committed to sustaining its people, community, planet, brands, and business. For more information, please visit www.clifbar.com, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
In 1979, Dr. Bob and Susan Goldstein, co-founders of Earth Animal, embraced the transition from conventional veterinary medicine to an integrative and holistic approach focusing on the whole animal. Since then, Earth Animal's focus has been to pioneer another way - a more holistic, humane, and sustainable way to nurture health and longevity for dogs and cats. For more information, please visit earthanimal.com.
Earth Animal proudly dedicates 1% of its annual net sales to like-minded organizations, industry stewardship, and mission-driven efforts that preserve and enhance quality of life for animals, people, and the Earth. Their commitment to sustainability continues to deepen, centered on reducing its dependence on factory-farmed animals, mitigating its environmental impact, and using sustainable business practices to drive success and inspire the pet industry to do the same.
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The World leader in Industrial LED Lighting Solutions Continues Partnership with WEA to Support Women-led Climate Resilience Projects
FARMINGDALE, N.J., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dialight (LSE: DIA), the global leader in hazardous and industrial LED lighting innovation, today announced its continued support of the Women's Earth Alliance (WEA) climate resilience efforts with a $25,000 donation from the Dialight Foundation to support the 2022 Grassroots Accelerator program.
The Grassroots Accelerator program is designed to uplift frontline women's environmental and climate leadership so they can accelerate their initiatives, grow their visibility, and scale their impact.
The grant will be put towards action-driven training including participation in an online educational and community-building platform, group video calls, peer group and trainer mentorship, and a 4-day in-person workshop, called the "Collaboratory." Leaders will be equipped with a holistic set of practical skills in entrepreneurship, leadership, advocacy and environmental hands-on solutions, in addition to project development/management/scaling. From there, they will be able to design their own action plans and receive Accelerator grants to grow their high-impact environmental initiatives to meet the urgent needs of their regions as well as impact global sustainability goals.
"We are proud to continue our support of WEA, working alongside other clean and renewable energy companies to help advance the work of frontline women leaders", said Dialight Group Chief Executive and Chair of the Dialight Foundation Fariyal Khanbabi. "We're extremely passionate about decarbonizing the industrial world and ensuring that opportunities exist for women to thrive in a continuously-evolving industry. By empowering women leaders to protect the environment and strengthen their communities through grass-roots solutions, we can make a meaningful difference."
This is the second partnership for the Dialight Foundation and WEA. In 2021, The Dialight Foundation was the sole sponsor of WEA's COVID & Climate Resilience work in Tijuana, MX, which supported local, grassroots efforts that provide food, information, and support services to thousands of asylum seekers.
"We're extremely grateful for the Dialight Foundation and its support in continuing to advance women-led initiatives that strengthen our communities and climate resilience," said Melinda Kramer, Co-Director of the Women's Earth Alliance. "Women's leadership is a critical leverage point for increasing our collective climate resilience, yet women remain under-resourced and largely unsupported through their work to prevent environmental harm. As a global company, Dialight's commitment to supporting local communities by mobilizing on-the-ground resources has had a direct and measurable impact on the women and their families who need it most."
With the industrial world accounting for 1/3 of global carbon emissions, and as the world leader in industrial and hazardous LED lighting, Dialight regards the transition to net zero carbon as both an opportunity and obligation to help drive meaningful change in the industrial sector. For over 50 years Dialight has been solely focused on environmentally friendly LED technology, introducing market-leading innovations to ensure the safety and well-being of people working in harsh and hazardous industrial applications and continues to accelerate the industrial evolution to greener solutions through their cutting-edge technology.
To learn more about Dialight's legacy of sustainable LED innovation or the work of the Dialight Foundation, visit www.dialight.com.
Dialight is a global leader in improving sustainability, safety and operational efficiency for its customers by providing high-efficiency, long-lasting LED lighting technology for industrial applications. With millions of fixtures installed worldwide, Dialight's class-leading technology reduces energy use, cost and environmental impact for customers and is certified to a broad range of international standards. The company's operations are headquartered in the U.S., and it is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker DIA. Further information on Dialight and its products is available at www.dialight.com.
Women's Earth Alliance (WEA) is a 15-year global initiative that trains, resources and catalyzes grassroots women-led efforts to protect our environment and build healthy, safe, and just communities now and into the future.
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that investigates how to best integrate younger adults aged 18 to 25 into trucking careers. This research, a top priority of ATRI's Research Advisory Committee in 2021, synthesizes a variety of data and analyses including younger driver surveys, carrier interviews, and the latest workforce statistics. The research also documents motor carrier perspectives on participating in the new FMCSA Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program.
The ATRI research found that, while Millennial and Gen Z drivers are partially motivated by pay, the majority of them consider other factors equally or even more important when it comes to joining or remaining with a motor carrier. Eighty-four percent of younger drivers consider company culture important. The report goes on to describe initiatives, such as rewarding veteran drivers for informal mentorship, which can build the community-centered cultures that younger drivers seek.
Structured feedback was found to be a key factor in successfully training Millennial and Gen Z drivers, who desire coaching – a continual process of short, frequent, and more personal meetings – in addition to more traditional evaluations. Similarly, younger adults are more likely to enter the industry when fleets produce transparent recruitment and marketing materials that highlight both younger employees and expanded career paths.
The research also outlines three pathways toward creating high school trucking and logistics clubs to promote industry awareness among teenagers who are still exploring their career interests.
"ATRI has provided a one-stop resource for creating work environments where younger employees are both productive and fulfilled," said DriverReach Founder and CEO Jeremy Reymer. "Carriers looking to increase their number of younger employees or participate in the new Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program will find this report very useful."
A full copy of the report is available through ATRI's website here.
ATRI is the trucking industry's 501c3 not-for-profit research organization. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation's essential role in maintaining a safe, secure, and efficient transportation system.
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Top 10 homebuilder now offering 324 homesites at Anthology North and The Trails at Westcreek
DENVER, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, is excited to announce it's now selling at three communities in Parker: Anthology North (single-family and paired homes) and The Trails at Westcreek (condominiums). Each community offers quick access to shopping, dining and entertainment in historic downtown Parker, along with an easy commute to the Denver Tech Center and abundant recreation at popular spots like the Cherry Creek Trail system and Cherry Creek Reservoir. Anthology North and The Trails at Westcreek are also served by the Douglas County School District.
Homebuyers can enjoy a versatile selection of floor plans, boasting open-concept layouts and on-trend included features—such as Whirlpool® appliances and the builder's Century Home Connect® smart home package. Combined, the communities will offer over 300 new homes.
See available homes and join community interest lists at www.CenturyCommunities.com/Parker.
Anthology North – Single-Family Homes | From the $600s
17915 Herrera Drive, Parker, CO
- 8 single-family floor plans
- 3 to 6 bed, 2 to 4 bath, 2- to 3-bay garages
- Up to approximately 3,196 square feet
- Community amenities include trails, parks, a clubhouse and a pool
Anthology North – Paired Homes | From the mid $500s
17915 Herrera Drive, Parker, CO
- 2 paired floor plans
- 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2-bay garages
- Up to approximately 1,432 square feet
- Community amenities include trails, parks, a clubhouse and a pool
The Trails at Westcreek | From the $400s
9295 Twenty Mile Road, Parker, CO
- 3 condo floor plans
- 2 to 3 bed, 2 bath
- Up to approximately 1,316 square feet
- Amenities include a community lounge area, plus access to a park and the Cherry Creek Trail
Century Communities is proud to feature its industry-first online homebuying experience on all available homes in Colorado.
How it works:
Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com
- Click "Buy Now" on any available home
- Fill out a quick Buy Online form
- Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit
- Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®
Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying.
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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Technical training school honored for academic achievement and commitment to industry-aligned education
CANTON, Mich., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIAT College of Technology-Canton, which is part of the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) family of schools, has been awarded one of the most prestigious institutional achievements given by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), the "School of Distinction" award for 2021-2022.
The "School of Distinction" Award recognizes ACCSC-accredited schools that have demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of accreditation, as well as a commitment to delivering quality educational programs.
ACCSC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the designated accrediting body for more than 650 post-secondary, trade and technical schools that serve more than 150,000 students nationwide in a variety of vocational programs each year. Three UTI and MIAT campuses across the country have been recognized as a School of Distinction and ten UTI campuses have been recognized as a School of Excellence by the ACCSC since 2014.
"We strive to maintain the highest standards. Currently 13 of our campuses are classified as a School of Excellence or Distinction. Six of our campuses have achieved this award twice in their history, and one campus has received this award three times in its history," said UTI CEO Jerome Grant. "This 'School of Distinction' designation is a true honor and testament to MIAT employees and their unwavering commitment to our students and industry partners. The best measure of our success is the achievement of our graduates and ability of the employers we serve to secure the trained workforce they require."
"ACCSC is pleased to recognize MIAT in Canton, Michigan as a 2022 School of Distinction and to acknowledge the school's impact in its community and its work toward promoting and enhancing student success in the workforce," said Dr. Michale McComis, ACCSC's Executive Director. "We look forward to celebrating MIAT's significant achievement in earning this award at our Professional Development Conference this month, and it is our hope that the school will carry this success forward for many students to come."
"At MIAT, we are committed to delivering a high-quality education that provides needed industry-aligned training for our students, graduates and employer partners," said Jennifer Paugh, campus president at MIAT Canton. "This award is a true testament to the operational excellence of our campus, and we're proud to be recognized for our state-of-the-industry training programs, exceptional graduation rates and long record of educational success."
MIAT offers students a variety of technical training programs in aviation, industrial maintenance, wind energy, energy technology, robotics and automation, HVACR and welding.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Phoenix, Universal Technical Institute's (NYSE: UTI) mission is to serve our students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers. Approximately 250,000 students have graduated from one of UTI's 16 campuses located across Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas. UTI's campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), while its employer-aligned technical training programs are offered under four brands: Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute / Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. For more information and a complete list of all programs offered, please visit www.uti.edu or follow on LinkedIn @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and on Twitter @news_UTI.
About ACCSC:
Since 1967, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) has been recognized by the United States Department of Education as a reliable authority on educational quality. ACCSC is committed to supporting and enhancing the student educational experience at accredited member institutions, facilitating meaningful workforce development opportunities, and bridging the growing skills gap in the United States. More information on ACCSC is available online at www.accsc.org, @ACCSCAccredits, and facebook.com/accscaccreditation.
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Animal Friend announces the organization's 2022 grant recipients, donating $702,500 to fund spay and neuter programs in Florida. The annual grants fund up to $25,000 for municipal and nonprofit organizations in Florida that provide free or low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs. Florida Animal Friend, well known for its adorable Florida dog and cat license plate, is a nonprofit organization devoted to ending pet overpopulation. This year's grants total, funded through license plate sales, is the largest amount donated to worthy organizations in the organization's 17-year history.
Florida Animal Friend is delighted to award funding to 36 organizations. Please visit our website for the full list of spay/neuter organizations and clinics.
The first quarter of each year, municipal and nonprofit agencies are encouraged to submit funding proposals for spay/neuter projects in Florida. The grant program is a highly competitive process where organizations are scored for strengths, including targeting of important animal populations, ability to increase surgery numbers above the existing baseline, cost to benefit ratio, track record of the applicant and sustainability.
There are about 6-8 million homeless cats and dogs in the United States and more than 1 million of these animals are euthanized each year. The best way to help decrease these numbers is to increase access to free and low-cost spay and neuter programs. The grant program is funded through the sale of a specialty license plate, available through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Incorporated in 2005, Florida Animal Friend's mission is to help save the lives of countless cats and dogs by supporting organizations that offer free or low-cost spay and neuter services across Florida. The organization strives to reduce pet overpopulation by increasing awareness of programs available to pet owners and homeless pets. Grants are awarded annually and are funded through the sale of the specialty Florida Animal Friend license plates. For more on the organization or how to purchase a plate, visit www.floridaanimalfriend.org.
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New plant-based, limited-ingredient shampoos and conditioners deliver on the brand's mission — providing pets and their parents with the highest quality CBD solutions.
DENVER, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet Releaf, the industry's first and leading plant-based pet health brand, is announcing a brand-new line of grooming products ahead of SuperZoo, North America's largest pet retailer event. Formulated by their expert veterinary staff, the new collection includes four plant-powered shampoos and conditioners.
"We are thrilled to enter the grooming category for the first time this year, and give pet parents all-natural, plant-based grooming options for their dogs," said Co-Founder Chelsea Gennings.
The four Skin & Coat Releaf shampoos and conditioners are expertly formulated with all-natural, plant-based ingredients like organic aloe vera extract, organic chamomile, and USDA organic full-spectrum hemp extract with naturally occurring cannabinoids. Pet Releaf's Grooming products are all made in an FDA-registered facility in the U.S.
In an effort to give pet owners a safe, plant-based, limited-ingredient option for their dogs, Skin & Coat Releaf products are hypoallergenic, dye-free, vegan-friendly, Pet PH-balanced, detergent-free, and cruelty-free. Continuing their sustainability efforts, Pet Releaf's new line makes grooming better for pets and the planet.
New products include:
Skin & Coat Releaf Shampoo Itchy & Dry Skin Formula: For dogs that struggle with hot spots, dryness, and scratching, this plant-based shampoo includes ingredients like organic aloe, organic oatmeal, and organic full spectrum hemp extract with CBD to promote healthy, itch-free skin.
Skin & Coat Releaf Shampoo Sensitive Skin Formula: A fragrance-free, plant-based shampoo formulated with organic aloe, organic chamomile, organic calendula, and organic full spectrum hemp extract with CBD, this sensitive formula is designed for dogs of any age sensitive to regular grooming products.
Skin & Coat Releaf 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner: Formulated with organic aloe, kelp, organic oat protein, shea butter, and organic full spectrum hemp extract with CBD, this plant-based shampoo/conditioner is designed for dogs as an easy to use, grooming product.
Skin & Coat Releaf Conditioner Soothing & Silkening Formula: For dogs with coarse or long hair who need a little extra conditioning, this plant-based conditioner includes silk protein, argan oil, and organic full spectrum hemp extract with CBD to give your dog a smooth, silky coat.
To learn more about Pet Releaf, visit petreleaf.com.
About Pet Releaf
Pet Releaf is the original plant-based pet health brand — supporting pets, their parents, and the planet with sustainably made, veterinarian-formulated hemp-based solutions. Since its founding more than a decade ago, the company has led the industry with its commitment to education, transparency, and most of all, effectiveness, and has transformed the lives of more than 4 million pets and their families. Sourced on regenerative farms in Colorado and awarded the NASC quality seal, Pet Releaf's products help reduce discomfort and irritation, support calm behavior and optimal digestion, and promote long-term health and general wellness. Learn more at petreleaf.com.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:
- Today, the FDA published the FDA Voices: "Give Your Community a Boost: Combatting Misinformation Through Communication and Research," by RADM Richardae Araojo, Pharm.D., M.S., Associate Commissioner for Minority Health and Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity. April is National Minority Health Month, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services selected "Give Your Community a Boost" as this year's theme. Over the last two years, the FDA has worked tirelessly with our U.S. government partners, medical product manufacturers, international partners and additional stakeholders to address COVID-19. Although the pandemic continues, significant strides have been made in efforts to protect the health of Americans. The FDA authorized and approved multiple vaccines, authorized several treatments, increased available testing options such as at-home tests and provided countless educational resources in a variety of languages.
- On March 31, the FDA published findings from the facility inspection at the Abbott Nutrition facility in Sturgis, Michigan, on the FDA Investigation of Cronobacter Infections: Powdered Infant Formula page. Five environmental subsamples collected from the Sturgis facility were positive for Cronobacter sakazakii; four were detected by the FDA and one was detected through firm-initiated testing. The positive Cronobacter sakazakii environmental samples at the Sturgis facility have been analyzed using Whole Genome Sequencing, revealing five different strains of Cronobacter sakazakii. Product samples collected by FDA at the facility were analyzed for Cronobacter by the FDA and were found negative. There are no additional FDA samples pending analysis at this time. On March 18, 2022, the FDA inspection at the Abbott Nutrition facility was completed and a Form 483 was issued that included four observations.
- On March 31, the FDA revised its guidance, Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19. The revised guidance updates recommendations for the clinical data to support effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine that has been modified to target a particular SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern. The revised guidance also provides the most up-to-date recommendations based on lessons learned during the COVID-19 public health emergency and submissions by sponsors. The FDA also revised Section III (Criteria and Considerations for the Issuance of an EUA for a COVID-19 Vaccine) in the guidance to delete the expectation that sponsors should continue to collect placebo-controlled data after issuance of an EUA. The agency made this revision in recognition that the pandemic has evolved, and safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized and approved. Thus, it may not be feasible to continue to collect placebo-controlled data when an effective vaccine is authorized and available for study participants.
- On March 31, the FDA denied the request in two citizen petitions, from the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the Natural Products Association (NPA), asking the agency to determine that products containing N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) are not excluded from the definition of a dietary supplement under section 201(ff)(3)(B)(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). While the FDA's response to the citizen petitions confirmed NAC is excluded from the definition of a dietary supplement, the agency has not yet reached a decision on the NPA citizen petition's alternative request that the agency undertake rulemaking to allow the use of NAC in dietary supplements.
- On March 30, the FDA published the FDA Voices: "FDA's Technology and Data Modernization in Action in 2022," by Robert M. Califf, M.D., MACC, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and Vid Desai, Chief Information Officer. At the one-year anniversary of the FDA's Data Modernization Action Plan, released in March 2021, and nearly three years since launching the Technology Modernization Action Plan, the agency is providing an update on progress with "Modernization in Action." The anniversary report provides a detailed review of the progress made in moving closer to the speed of industry in streamlining workflows, reducing the cost of maintaining data and network security, and improving the timeliness of delivery of services.
- On March 30, the FDA announced it is extending the public comment period for the part 15 public hearing on "Scientific Data and Information Related to the Residue of Carcinogenic Concern for the New Animal Drug Carbadox." The FDA is extending the comment period by 60 days, until June 10, 2022.
- On March 30, the FDA announced the approval of the new animal drug Zenalpha (medetomidine and vatinoxan hydrochlorides injection) for use as a sedative and analgesic to help keep dogs sedated and comfortable while undergoing exams or certain medical procedures.
- On March 30, the FDA updated the list of Health and Human Services U.S. regions where sotrovimab is not authorized. This update is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Nowcast data estimates from March 29 that the proportion of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron BA.2 variant is above 50% in these three regions.
- Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont (Region 1) (as of 3/25/2022)
- New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (Region 2) (as of 3/25/2022)
- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin (Region 5) (as of 3/30/2022)
- Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands and Republic of Palau (Region 9) (as of 3/30/2022)
- Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington (Region 10) (as of 3/30/2022)
- On March 29, the FDA approved the CartiHeal Ltd. Agili-C, a breakthrough-designated device to treat defects or lesions that can occur in cartilage covering bones in the knee joint. The device is a small cylinder of material, implanted below the defect or lesion in the cartilage onto the underlying bone where it gradually resorbs and is replaced by new cartilage. The Agili-C is a porous, biocompatible and biodegradable material made from natural calcium carbonate derived from purified, inorganic coral's external skeleton.
- On March 29, the FDA authorized for marketing the BrainTemp Neonate System, an external system for measuring a neonate's brain temperature to be used by health care professionals who care for neonates in intensive care units, operating rooms and recovery rooms. Brain and core temperature of neonates are measured in circumstances where targeted temperature management may be indicated.
- Today, the FDA updated the Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab) fact sheet and frequently asked questions with updated dosing information for patients who had already received the previously authorized initial dose (150 mg of tixagevimab and 150 mg of cilgavimab). These patients should receive an additional Evusheld dose as soon as possible, with the dose based on the following criteria:
- COVID-19 testing updates:
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LimnTech Scientific's automation of road striping operations will improve quality and safety.
SOUDERTON, Pa., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LimnTech Scientific has completed delivery of its second and third LifeMark Automated Re-Striping Systems to L&D Safety Marking. These automation systems are mounted on Arrow Striping trucks used to perform contracted maintenance striping in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
The first LifeMark Automated Re-Striping System on an M-B truck was supplied to the Public Works Department of El Paso County, Colorado.
LimnTech Scientific's LifeMark Automated Re-Striping System combines cameras, and real-time artificial intelligence machine learning techniques to complete road striping in an autonomous mode while prioritizing worker safety. The system will control lateral movement of the paint carriages and turn paint guns on and off. This autonomous operation, led via cameras and software, will reduce the workload on the drivers.
LimnTech Scientific automation products for road striping equipment are currently in operation across North America, with thousands of roads recorded and laid out quickly from the safety of a state-of-the-art truck. Dozens of automatic layout trucks are being used to keep workers out of harm's way in over 12 states, all while simultaneously recording road marking locations to a high degree of accuracy.
Formed from an idea conceptualized in the hospital room of an injured road worker, LimnTech Scientific's automation of road striping operations is designed to get worker boots off the ground and into the safety of the truck, saving them from both distracted and drunk drivers.
By equipping trucks with LimnTech Scientific's LifeMark Automated Re-Striping System, roads can be re-striped automatically. Robotic automation of dangerous, difficult, or boring tasks allows fewer resources to complete the required infrastructure upgrades.
LimnTech Scientific designs and manufactures automation systems for the roadway marking industry. GPS-based and machine vision systems make jobs safer by removing workers from dangerous environments, and are available for most equipment worldwide.
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Silver Ray℠ is revealed as the cruise line's second Nova-class ship, due to set sail for Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in 2024
MONACO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled its new 2024-2025 voyage collection, comprising 341 new sailings that will unlock 695 destinations in 120 countries between March 2024 and May 2025—bringing the total number of destinations in Silversea's portfolio to over 900. The expansive offering is the largest in the cruise line's history, with more options for guests thanks to a 56 percent increase in capacity by 2024 when compared to 2020. Eleven of Silversea's ultra-luxury ships will embark upon the new sailings, with additional voyages aboard Silver Endeavour℠ to be announced soon. The 2024/2025 voyage collection includes the inaugural season of Silver Ray, which will strengthen Silversea's commitment to sustainability when she debuts in summer 2024 as the cruise line's second Nova-class ship. Encompassing all corners of the world, the 2024-2025 itinerary collection includes an unprecedented variety of tailor-made experiences, immersive itineraries, and 25 maiden calls to inspire travelers' wanderlust.
Unveiling the new voyage collection, Silversea held an exclusive virtual premiere for selected guests and travel advisors on July 28, which incorporated a high-end fashion show. The cruise line challenged six celebrated designers to express the world's beauty through fashion, with each taking inspiration from the cultures, colors, and tastes of one region represented in the collection. Entitled 'Colour the World,' the innovative production was hosted by Fernando Barroso de Oliveira, Silversea's President's Ambassador to the Venetian Society, who presided over a catwalk-inspired journey through select destinations of the new collection. The event also featured a Q&A session with Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO, Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, and Conrad Combrink, SVP Expeditions, Destination and Itinerary Management, who shared their insight with curious guests and travel advisors.
"Our new voyage collection for summer 2024 and winter 2024/2025 reflects our guests' desire for new and unique experiences in the most iconic and remote destinations around the world," said Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises. "Our new collection features 11 ships in our fleet—including Silver Ray, the second ship in our Nova class—with an increase in capacity of 56 percent by 2024 when compared to 2020; this will enable our guests to enjoy unprecedented choice in terms of ships and voyage options. Not only will these 341 new sailings immerse travelers deep into each destination, enabling even the most experienced travelers to discover lesser-visited destinations or venture off-season to rediscover the world from a new perspective, but they will also further expand Silversea's global reach. We also look forward to revealing new itineraries for Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious ship in expedition cruising, which will further diversify our industry-leading polar offering."
"In an industry first, we decided to reveal our new 2024/2025 itinerary collection with an exclusive fashion show," said Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, Silversea Cruises. "Not unlike haute couture, in which designers create exceptional collections that excite and inspire, we chose to 'colour the world' this year, unveiling our new itineraries by pairing featured regions with the unique interpretations of six celebrated designers to showcase the world's rich cultures, colors, and tastes. There are parallels between travel and fashion: both encourage a deep respect for diversity, an appreciation for different cultures, and an element of self-enrichment. I am proud of the powerful message that we have conveyed, and I hope our guests find inspiration for the experiences that await."
"Silversea has increased its industry-leading range of experiences with the launch of its largest itinerary collection to date for 2024/2025," said Conrad Combrink, SVP Expeditions, Destination and Itinerary Management, Silversea Cruises. "With 341 itineraries unlocking both Polar Regions, the South Pacific, Africa and the Indian Ocean, the Galapagos, and so much more, Silversea has once again demonstrated its destination leadership, immersing curious travelers into the world in a way that only we can."
The new 2024/2025 voyage collection includes the following highlights:
- The inaugural season of Silver Ray
The sister ship to Silversea's pioneering Silver Nova℠, Silver Ray will strengthen the cruise line's commitment to sustainability, incorporating a trio of power sources that include a fuel cell system, battery technology and dual fuel engines that will use liquefied natural gas as the main fuel. She will begin her inaugural season in May 2024 in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. From the Atlantic Isles to the Greek Isles, a series of summer and autumn voyages, ranging from seven to 12 days, will feature a variety of options for travelers seeking to discover the region's cultural treasures, picturesque harbors, and storied cities. In December 2024, Silver Ray will cross the Atlantic to Fort Lauderdale to unlock the Caribbean and Central America for guests. Finally, a circumnavigation of South America, an Amazon River cruise, and a return to Fort Lauderdale will set the stage for a transatlantic crossing back to Europe, departing in April 2025.
- Six ships undertaking 19 voyages to Africa and the Indian Ocean, including all-new expeditions
An unprecedented six ships will explore more than 60 destinations in 23 countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean, with expedition options aboard Silver Cloud® and Silver Wind® complemented by voyages aboard Silver Dawn℠, Silver Muse®, Silver Whisper®, and Silver Spirit®. New expedition itineraries in South Africa will spotlight unique wildlife with game drives and water activities. A brand-new 18-day Silver Cloud voyage in April 2024 will explore East Africa's Indian Ocean islands, offering the chance to discover the fascinating coastal fishing culture of Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people, marvel at the rich biodiversity of Madagascar's Kirindy Forest Reserve, and explore the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani—a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tanzania. As well, six oceangoing voyages of 16 to 17 days will transit the Suez Canal. Two of these in November 2024, aboard Silver Spirit and Silver Whisper, will offer access to the Nabataean ruins of Hegra in northwest Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 13 voyages to 59 destinations in the South Pacific Islands, including Hawaii and French Polynesia
In the pristine waters of the South Pacific, countless islands of great natural beauty are home to authentic cultures. Aboard expedition ship Silver Cloud and the oceangoing Silver Shadow and Silver Moon, guests will discover the remote region's lagoons, coral reefs, forests and waterfalls; visit local communities and learn about their customs; and admire the flora and fauna. Included among the 13 sailings are new programs spotlighting the islands of Hawaii and French Polynesia, including hidden gems like Fakarava. As well, Silver Cloud's expedition voyages will explore the cultures and secluded shores of Melanesia, Micronesia and Easter Island.
- 31 voyages to 19 countries in Northern Europe, including circumnavigations of Iceland
One expedition ship, Silver Wind, and three ocean-going ships, Silver Spirit, Silver Dawn and Silver Ray, will journey to the authentic beauty of 105 destinations in Northern Europe, from the most iconic cities of the Baltic Sea to the pristine fjords of Norway and the idyllic landscapes of the British Isles. More sailings will be devoted to the Norwegian fjords—a total of nine. Silver Dawn will offer guests the chance to experience coastal Norway amid the colorful foliage of autumn and, perhaps, witness the Northern Lights, while the North Cape will take center stage on a mid-June 2024 voyage. Silver Spirit will circumnavigate Iceland to reveal its stunning scenery, geothermal wonders, and Viking history on three voyages during summer 2024. And a collection of Atlantic Coast voyages will include a September 2024 sailing aboard Silver Spirit that will spend 14 days exploring the region's picturesque towns, historic sites and harvesting traditions.
- 67 voyages aboard five ships in the Mediterranean during an extended season
Charming seaside villages, ancient archaeological treasures, and world-renowned cuisine will be the focus of an extended season in the Mediterranean, spanning from March to December 2024. Ocean-going ships Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, Silver Moon, Silver Dawn, and Silver Ray will call in 111 destinations in 20 countries. There are several iconic itineraries scheduled in the Greek Isles and Turkey, six voyages to the Holy Land, and, in September 2024, a brand-new voyage to the Balearic Islands aboard Silver Whisper—marking a return to Ibiza. Guests traveling aboard Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit in May will have the opportunity to experience the Monaco Grand Prix 2024 in style, with exclusive events. Silversea's innovative culinary program, S.A.L.T.® (Sea and Land Taste), will enrich the Mediterranean experience aboard select ships, as will the Otium® wellness program aboard Silver Moon, Silver Dawn and Silver Ray.
- Expanded variety in Alaska on 31 voyages designed to offer more time in ports
Silver Muse and Silver Nova will offer an expanded variety of options in Alaska, with 31 sailings devoted to exploring the region's incredible natural beauty and wildlife. A series of seven-day itineraries will showcase classic frontier towns, like Ketchikan and Sitka, as well as Valdez—gateway to the magnificent Columbia Glacier, the second largest tidewater glacier in North America. Several new extended voyages of 10 and 11 days feature longer stays in Juneau to discover one of the largest wilderness areas in the United States, as well as the iconic Mendenhall Glacier and the Mendenhall Ice Caves. Also highlighting the new Alaska program are Silver Muse's 14-day combination voyages, which link back-to-back cruises of seven days to create one unforgettable journey.
- Brand new summer voyages in Canada and New England, featuring longer itineraries
Quaint villages, historic lighthouses, and blazing autumn foliage are among the many treasures to be discovered on a cruise to Canada and New England. Silversea's new full-summer program offers longer, 12-day itineraries—designed to spotlight the region's summer festivals, rich colonial and maritime history, windswept coastlines, and the scenic mountain peaks of Acadia National Park. These itineraries aboard Silver Shadow include overnight calls in Québec or Boston, as well as an exploration of the rugged, natural beauty of the rarely visited Îles de la Madeleine Archipelago or a visit to Saint John, New Brunswick, with its spectacular Reversing Falls. During autumn, a series of shorter, 10-day voyages will focus on the area's most iconic cities, such as Halifax and Boston, while offering the chance to witness the colorful autumn foliage.
- 8 expeditions to the Arctic and Greenland, with a 24-day crossing of the Northwest Passage
Home to long summer nights and housing some of the world's most fascinating wildlife, the Arctic is Mother Nature's playground. In the summer of 2024, Silver Wind will explore the Arctic and Greenland on eight expedition voyages. Among the highlights are a collection of nine-day cruises that will journey to the glaciers and frozen tundra of Norway's Svalbard Archipelago, a haven for polar bears. Longer 12-day expeditions will also feature Iceland, the land of fire and ice. In-depth expeditions to Greenland and Arctic Canada offer the chance to experience authentic Inuit culture and spot an abundance of wildlife, from walruses, polar bears and bowhead whales, to orcas, narwhals, and beluga whales. Other highlights include a 24-day crossing of the fabled Northwest Passage aboard Silver Wind and a new 18-day expedition spotlighting wild Alaska. - 21 departures for Antarctica, with the opportunity to cruise Cape Horn from Puerto Williams
Few adventures stir the imagination as much as an expedition to the White Continent and the remote islands of the Southern Ocean, from the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. Both Silver Cloud and Silver Wind will unlock the region's natural treasures on 21 expedition cruises, featuring an industry-high ratio of onboard expedition experts, complemented by an industry-high ratio of Zodiacs—ensuring guests are immersed into the destinations. Convenient six-day Antarctica Bridge options enable guests to skip the Drake Passage and fly in business-class comfort straight to Antarctica to start their cruise. Antarctic Peninsula voyages of 10 and 12 days offer the chance to cruise the iconic Cape Horn from the preferable gateway of Puerto Williams. Longer voyages calling in South Georgia and the Falkland Islands abound in opportunities to witness orcas, sea lions, seals and five different kinds of penguins.
- 25 departures for Australia and New Zealand, with regional debuts of Silver Nova and Silver Cloud
With 25 voyages scheduled aboard expedition ship Silver Cloud and the ocean-going Silver Muse and Silver Nova—including inaugural seasons for Silver Nova in Australia and Silver Cloud in The Kimberley region—2024 promises Silversea's largest-ever program in Australia and New Zealand. To mark her first season down under, Silver Nova will offer a set of seven longer and more diverse itineraries, exploring the coast of Australia, New Zealand, Melanesia and Micronesia, while shorter voyages that will focus on Australia and New Zealand highlight Silver Muse's schedule. The Kimberley's thundering waterfalls, sun-scorched gorges and 40,000 years of Aboriginal history are all on tap for Silver Cloud's debut in the remote coastal region, offering guests unforgettable experiences.
Other noteworthy deployments include a set of 27 voyages devoted to Asia, including Silver Nova's inaugural calls in the continent; 10 voyages to South America, including Silver Ray's debut in the land of the Inca, the Amazon and the tango; 18 voyages to the Caribbean and Central America aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Moon, as well as Silver Ray's inaugural voyage to the region; and 52 expeditions aboard Silver Origin, which will take guests closer to the natural wonders of the Galápagos Islands.
In the coming weeks, Silversea will announce additional itineraries for the newest addition to its expedition fleet, Silver Endeavour, which will extend beyond the upcoming Antarctica season.
Watch the virtual premiere of Silversea's new voyage collection for 2024/2025, featuring Fernando Barroso de Oliveira, Silversea's President's Ambassador to the Venetian Society:
https://youtu.be/hJpkJSaIeKU
View Silversea's new 2024/2025 itineraries and learn more about Silversea's all-inclusive offering:
https://www.silversea.com/lp-new-itineraries-2024-2025.html
Please note: the pre-sale for Silversea's new 2024/2025 voyages opens today to all Venetian Society members, while sales open to the general public on August 11, 2022.
With the launch of Silversea's new 2024/2025 itineraries on July 28, the cruise line's guests will—for the first time—be able to book their shore excursions immediately, via my.Silversea.com, for all published sailings.
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Dawn, Silver Shadow℠, Silver Whisper®, Silver Spirit®, Silver Muse®, and Silver Moon℠ – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Origin®, Silver Wind®, Silver Explorer®, and Silver Cloud®, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Galápagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of two new ultra-luxury Nova-class ships. Silversea Cruises is one of five cruise brands owned by global cruise company Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL).
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling to approximately 1,000 destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three award-winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the brands have an additional 10 ships on order as of June 30, 2022. Learn more at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
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Elon Musk not expected to testify in Johnny Depp’s defamation case against Amber Heard
By Amir Vera and Sonia Moghe, CNN
Elon Musk is not expected to testify in Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, a source close to Musk’s legal team confirmed to CNN.
Musk was listed as a potential witness for Heard in the trial, to appear remotely. He dated Heard shortly after she and Depp ended their marriage.
A source would not confirm why Musk was no longer on the list to testify. CNN has reached out to a spokeswoman for Heard for comment.
Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is currently in the process of buying Twitter.
Depp is suing Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” Though Depp was not named in the article, he claims it cost him lucrative acting work.
Both Heard and Depp, who met in 2009 and were married from 2015 to 2016, accuse the other of acts of physical violence during their relationship. They have both denied the other’s claims.
The former couple settled their divorce in August 2016, releasing a joint statement which read in part, “Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love.”
Terrance Dougherty, general counsel for the ACLU, testified Thursday about Musk paying $500,000 from a donor advised Vanguard fund on Heard’s behalf to the ACLU as part of $1.3 million she has gifted organization. Heard had pledged to donate $3.5 million of her $7 million divorce settlement with Depp to the ACLU but payments stopped around 2019, Dougherty said.
“We reached out to Ms. Heard starting in 2019 for the next installment of her giving. We learned that she was having financial difficulties,” Dougherty said.
Dougherty said he has no indication that Heard does not intend to pay the rest of her pledged donation. She is still considered an ambassador for the organization.
The trial, which started on April 11, is set to last six weeks. Depp concluded his testimony Monday, and Heard has not yet testified.
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Police: 76-year-old woman suffers broken hip in violent robbery
By Natalie Duddridge
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NEW YORK (WCBS) — Police are searching for a group of suspects seen on video violently robbing a 76-year-old woman in the Bronx.
CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge spoke with the woman’s son, who said she had hip surgery and will be recovering in the hospital for a while. He said his mother was on her way home from an evening out dancing when she noticed the group following her.
Surveillance video shows them surround the woman at her apartment door near Roberts and Hobart avenues just after midnight Sunday in Pelham Bay. She tries to hold the door closed, but the suspects get into the lobby.
Police said they grabbed her purse, pulled her hair and swung her around, causing her to fall and break her hip.
Investigators said the suspects got away with cash and her debit card.
Her son told Duddridge she lives alone, and he’s just thankful residents in the building were able to help her.
“My mother has lived here for 50, 52 years, and the building knows her. She was lucky some neighbors were coming out right afterwards,” he said. “It’s the worst thing that can happen to somebody her age, you know, breaking your hip — never mind everything else about being assaulted.”
Anyone with information about her attackers is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
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BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ratio Therapeutics Inc., a pharmaceutical company that employs a suite of innovative technologies to develop best-in-class targeted radiotherapeutics for the treatment of cancers, today announced the appointment of Jacob Hesterman, Ph.D., as the company's Chief Data Officer (CDO). In this newly created role, Dr. Hesterman will build the company's data management and data sciences infrastructure. In addition to oversight of the data platform, Hesterman will manage imaging and dosimetry for Ratio's discovery and clinical programs.
"We are delighted to welcome Jacob to the management team and into a new leadership role at Ratio. He brings extensive experience in analytics and software informatics across all stages of drug development and has profound leadership experience in managing and facilitating research and development goals - qualities that align with our fast-growing company's goals and mission," commented Dr. Jack Hoppin, Ratio's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Jacob is the perfect addition to a growing team of researchers and developers with a singular focus on delivering the best treatments to cancer patients."
Dr. Hesterman has 15+ years of experience in medical imaging, data analysis, and the management of interdisciplinary technical teams. Prior to joining Ratio, Dr. Hesterman was a founding member of Invicro, first serving as Senior Vice President of Image Analysis and then as Chief Technology Officer and ultimately as the Chief Technology Officer of Realm IDx, the parent company of Invicro. He built a 60+ person image analysis group at Invicro to provide quantitative analysis for programs across multiple imaging modalities in all phases of drug discovery and development. As CTO of Realm IDx he oversaw more than 150 data scientists focused on integrated diagnostics software and applications.
"I am excited to be a part of Ratio's team and I look forward to working with my new colleagues to enable the imaging, discovery and advancement of novel radiopharmaceuticals," said Dr. Hesterman. "I believe the team at Ratio is applying cutting-edge science and technology to the development of their radiotherapeutics and I am delighted to join Ratio's world-class co-founders, Drs. Hoppin and Babich in their commitment to developing effective treatments for cancer patients."
Dr. Hesterman owns patents for his previous work and has been a member of both the Society of Nuclear Medicine and the World Molecular Imaging Society since 2014. He holds a Ph.D. in Optics from The University of Arizona, USA.
About Ratio Therapeutics
Ratio Therapeutics Inc. is a Boston-based pharmaceutical company with the mission to accelerate the development of next-generation precision radiopharmaceuticals for solid tumors and transform oncology treatment paradigms. Founded by John Babich, Ph.D., and Jack Hoppin, Ph.D., the company currently employs a growing team of radiopharmaceuticals discovery and development experts with backgrounds in the life science industry. Ratio's fully integrated proprietary R&D platforms, Trillium™ and Macropa™, enable the imaging, discovery and advancement of novel radiopharmaceuticals that have first/best-in-class delivery, safety and efficacy properties. The tunable nature of the company's platforms enables the efficient and timely generation of numerous novel radiopharmaceuticals for a broad range of high unmet need in solid tumors. Built to be the radiopharmaceuticals discovery and development partner of choice, Ratio currently collaborates with Bayer and Lantheus.
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Report: Vince McMahon paid more than $12M in hush money to 4 women
(CNN) – More controversy is swirling around Vince McMahon.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the former World Wrestling Entertainment chief executive paid more than $12 million in hush money to four women to cover up allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.
All four women were reportedly involved with WWE.
The Journal reports the women signed agreements with McMahon that prohibit them from talking about potential legal claims against – or their relationships with – McMahon.
McMahon recently stepped down from his leadership role while an investigation is conducted into another Wall Street Journal report of an alleged affair with a former employee – who is among the four women mentioned in the new report.
McMahon’s daughter, Stephanie, is filling in as interim CEO and chairwoman.
WWE has not issued a comment on the Wall Street Journal report.
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Morgan Freeman Fast Facts
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Here is a look at the life of actor Morgan Freeman.
Personal
Birth date: June 1, 1937
Birth place: Memphis, Tennessee
Birth name: Morgan Porterfield Freeman Jr.
Father: Morgan Porterfield Freeman Sr., a barber
Mother: Mayme Edna (Revere) Freeman, a teacher
Marriages: Myrna (Colley-Lee) Freeman (June 16, 1984-September 15, 2010, divorced); Jeanette Adair (Bradshaw) Freeman (October 22, 1967-November 18, 1979, divorced)
Children: with Jeanette Adair Bradshaw: Deena (adopted by Freeman) and Morgana; mother’s name unavailable publicly: Saifoulaye; with Loletha Adkins: Alphonso
Education: Studied acting at Los Angeles City College in the early 1960s
Military service: US Air Force, 1955-1959
Other Facts
Nominated for one Tony Award, one Grammy Award, two Emmy Awards and five Academy Awards; winner of one Academy Award.
Co-founder of the movie production company Revelations Entertainment.
Has narrated two Academy Award winning documentaries: “The Long Way Home” and “March of the Penguins.”
For six and a half years, starting in January of 2010, his voice was heard on the introduction of the CBS Evening News.
Timeline
1970s – Plays Count Dracula on “The Electric Company.”
1990s – Starts the Rock River Foundation for education in Mississippi.
2005 – Wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for “Million Dollar Baby,” 2004.
2008 – Receives Kennedy Center Honors.
2011 – Receives the American Film Institute’s 39th Lifetime Achievement Award.
2012 – Receives the Cecil B. DeMille award for lifetime achievement at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
December 20, 2016 – Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg debuts Jarvis, an AI assistant voiced by Freeman.
2018 – Receives the Screen Actors Guild’s 54th Life Achievement Award.
May 24, 2018 – In a CNN report, Freeman is accused of harassment and inappropriate behavior by multiple women. Freeman responds in a statement, apologizing “to anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected–that was never my intent.”
June 8, 2021 – Freeman and University of Mississippi Professor Linda Keena donate $1 million to the school in order to establish a new center focused on policing, according to a news release from the school.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Dentsply Sirona Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 1, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in XRAY:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Dentsply you have until August 1, 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 Dentsply 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 XRAY lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/dentsply-sirona-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=28806&from=4.
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SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) ("Halozyme") today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), applicable to Halozyme's proposed acquisition of Antares Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATRS) ("Antares") has expired.
On April 26, 2022, Halozyme commenced a tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Antares (the "Shares") for $5.60 per share in cash, without interest thereon and net of any applicable withholding taxes. As a result of the expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act, the condition to the Offer relating to the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act has been satisfied.
The consummation of the Offer remains subject to various conditions, including the tender of at least a majority of the Shares outstanding immediately prior to the expiration of the Offer and other customary conditions described in the Offer to Purchase filed by Halozyme with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 26, 2022.
The Offer is scheduled to expire at one minute past 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on May 23, 2022, unless extended in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC.
About Halozyme
Halozyme is a biopharmaceutical company bringing disruptive solutions to significantly improve patient experiences and outcomes for emerging and established therapies. Halozyme advises and supports its biopharmaceutical partners in key aspects of new drug development with the goal of improving patients' lives while helping its partners achieve global commercial success. As the innovators of the ENHANZE® technology, which can reduce hours-long treatments to a matter of minutes, Halozyme's commercially-validated solution has touched more than 600,000 patient lives in post-marketing use via five commercialized products across more than 100 global markets. Halozyme and its world-class partners are currently advancing multiple therapeutic programs intended to deliver innovative therapies, with the potential to improve the lives of patients around the globe. Halozyme's proprietary enzyme rHuPH20 forms the basis of the ENHANZE® technology and is used to facilitate the delivery of injected drugs and fluids, potentially reducing the treatment burden of other drugs to patients. Halozyme has licensed its ENHANZE® technology to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies including Roche, Baxalta, Pfizer, AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Alexion, argenx, Horizon Therapeutics, ViiV Healthcare and Chugai Pharmaceutical. Halozyme derives revenues from these collaborations in the form of milestones and royalties as Halozyme's partners make progress developing and commercializing their products being developed using ENHANZE®. Halozyme is headquartered in San Diego. For more information visit www.halozyme.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Antares
Antares Pharma, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused primarily on the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products and technologies that address patient needs in targeted therapeutic areas. Antares develops, manufactures and commercializes, for itself or with partners, novel therapeutic products using its advanced drug delivery systems that are designed to provide commercial or functional advantages such as improved safety and efficacy, convenience, improved tolerability, and enhanced patient comfort and adherence. Antares has a portfolio of proprietary and partnered commercial products and ongoing product development programs in various stages of development. Antares has formed partnership arrangements with several different industry leading pharmaceutical companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including without limitation those regarding our future product development and regulatory events and goals, product collaborations, our business intentions and financial estimates and anticipated results, are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate," "think," "may," "could," "will," "would," "should," "continue," "potential," "likely," "opportunity," "project" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this press release. Although Halozyme's and Antares' management each believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Halozyme and Antares, that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include among other things, risks related to Halozyme's and Antares' ability to complete the proposed acquisition on the proposed terms or on the proposed timeline, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals, the possibility that competing offers will be made, other risks associated with executing proposed acquisition, such as the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully, that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected or that the expected benefits of the proposed acquisition will not be realized, risks related to future opportunities and plans for the combined company, including uncertainty of the expected financial performance and results of the combined company following completion of the proposed acquisition, disruption from the proposed acquisition making it more difficult to conduct business as usual or to maintain relationships with customers, employees, manufacturers or suppliers, and the possibility that, if the combined company does not achieve the perceived benefits of the proposed acquisition as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by financial analysts or investors, the market price of Halozyme's shares could decline, as well as other risks related Halozyme's and Antares' respective businesses, including the ability to grow sales and revenues from existing products and to develop, commercialize or market new products, competition, including potential generic competition, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, including future clinical data and analysis, regulatory obligations and oversight by regulatory authorities, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including decisions of such authorities regarding whether and when to approve any drug, device or biological application that may be filed for any product candidates as well as decisions regarding labelling and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of any product candidates, the absence of a guarantee that any product candidates, if approved, will be commercially successful, Halozyme's ability to execute its share repurchase program according to plan, Halozyme's ability to benefit from external growth opportunities, to complete related transactions and/or obtain regulatory clearances, risks associated with Halozyme's and Antares' intellectual property and any related pending or future litigation and the ultimate outcome of such litigation, trends in exchange rates and prevailing interest rates, volatile economic and market conditions, cost containment initiatives and subsequent changes thereto, and the impact that COVID-19 will have on Halozyme and on Antares and their respective customers, suppliers, vendors, and other business partners, and the financial condition of any one of them, as well as on Halozyme's and Antares' employees and on the global economy as a whole. Any material effect of COVID-19 on any of the foregoing could also adversely impact Halozyme and Antares. This situation is changing rapidly and additional impacts may arise of which Halozyme and Antares are not currently aware and may exacerbate other previously identified risks. While the list of factors presented here is representative, no list should be considered a statement of all potential risks, uncertainties or assumptions that could have a material adverse effect on Halozyme's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. The foregoing factors should be read in conjunction with the risks and cautionary statements discussed or identified in the public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by Halozyme, including those listed under "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in Halozyme's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Antares' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and, other than as required by applicable law, Halozyme and Antares do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements. Investors are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
About the Offer
This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Antares common stock. Halozyme and its acquisition subsidiary have filed with the SEC a tender offer statement on Schedule TO, and Antares has filed a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9, all with respect to the Offer (as defined in those documents).
HOLDERS OF SHARES OF ANTARES ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE RELEVANT TENDER OFFER MATERIALS (INCLUDING THE OFFER TO PURCHASE, THE RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND THE OTHER TENDER OFFER DOCUMENTS) AND THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 14D-9 BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT ANTARES' STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING TENDERING THEIR SHARES.
The Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other tender offer documents, as well as the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, are available to all holders of shares of Antares' stock at no expense to them. The tender offer materials and the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement are available for free at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional copies may be obtained for free by contacting Halozyme or Antares. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Antares will be available free of charge on Antares' internet website at https://www.antarespharma.com/investors/sec-filings or by contacting Antares' Investor Relations Department at +1 609-359-3016. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Halozyme will be available free of charge on Halozyme's internet website at https://ir.halozyme.com or by contacting Halozyme's Investor Relations Department at ir@halozyme.com.
Additional Information
In addition to the Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other tender offer documents, as well as the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement, Halozyme files annual, quarterly and special reports and other information with the SEC and Antares files annual, quarterly and special reports and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any reports or other information filed by Halozyme and Antares at the SEC public reference room at 100 F. Street, N.E., Washington D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. Halozyme's and Antares' filings with the SEC are also available to the public from commercial document-retrieval services and at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
Contacts
For investor inquiries please contact:
Dawn Schottlandt / Claudia Styslinger
Argot Partners
212-600-1902
Halozyme@argotpartners.com
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NEW YORK, July 19, 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:
Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE: DRE)'s sale to Prologis, Inc. for 0.475x of a Prologis share for each Duke Realty share. If you are a Duke Realty shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK)'s sale to DB Schenker for $31.72 per share in cash. If you are a USA Truck shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
ironSource Ltd. (NYSE: IS)'s sale to Unity Software Inc. for 0.1089 shares of Unity common stock for each ordinary share of ironSource. If you are an ironSource shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.
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Disney World fans say prices are too high for families, survey finds
ORLANDO, Fla. (Gray News) - A recent survey shared that even the biggest Disney fans are saying the theme park prices are getting too high for them.
An online gambling website called time2play surveyed nearly 2,000 self-described Disney World enthusiasts on how they feel about the rising cost of a vacation to Disney World.
According to the survey, 92.6% of Disney World enthusiasts believed the cost of a Magic Kingdom vacation is currently out of reach for average families.
About 48% of those surveyed shared that they have postponed a trip to Disney World in recent years due to price increases. And 68.3% said the rampant price increases have made them feel like Disney World has lost its magic.
The survey shared that when Walt Disney World opened in 1971, a single-day ticket cost $3.50, compared to the current lowest one-day ticket price of $109.
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BEIJING, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Citing outstanding product performance, PV Evolution Labs ("PVEL") recognized JA Solar as a "Top Performer" for the seventh time in its recently released 2022 PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard. PVEL is a leading solar module reliability and performance testing laboratory.
PVEL ranks PV module manufacturers based on Product Qualification Program (PQP) testing over an 18-month period. PQP encompasses tests and analysis on thermal cycling (TC600), damp heat (DH2000), mechanical stress sequence (MSS), potential-induced degradation (PID192), light-induced degradation (LID), light and elevated temperature-induced degradation (LeTID), and more.
Compared to most standardized tests, PQP is more rigorous in terms of both testing conditions and sequences. Consequently, the results obtained are more detailed and significant for practical module application scenarios. PQP results provide solar project developers, investors and asset owners with independent, consistent reliability and performance data for reliable PV product choice and effective supplier management.
The seventh "Top Performer" designation demonstrates JA Solar's continuous innovation in products and technology. According to data from a one-year (February 2021-February 2022) energy yield test jointly conducted by JA Solar and TUV Nord, the power generation per watt of JA Solar DeepBlue 3.0 module is about 1.6% higher than that of the super-large current modules.
By prioritizing R&D for PV products and their various applications, JA Solar shows its commitment to promoting the development and application of high-efficiency PV technology. By providing high-quality products to customers worldwide, JA Solar gained recognition in the industry and has been awarded the "Top Brand PV" seals from EUPD Research in Europe, MENA, Chile, Mexico, Australia, and Vietnam.
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Knock was chosen as a best-in-class CRM partner to provide joint Knock and AppFolio customers with a streamlined property management experience
SEATTLE, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Knock® CRM, the leading performance management platform and CRM for multifamily property owners and managers, today announced its newest property management system (PMS) integration with AppFolio, a leading provider of cloud business management solutions for the real estate industry. This partnership will enable Knock and AppFolio customers to seamlessly access both services within Knock's platform for an unmatched customer relationship management (CRM) experience. AppFolio selected Knock as the best-in-class solution CRM partner as part of a larger initiative, known as AppFolio Stack™, to integrate its platform with key technology partners that enhance productivity and improve the resident experience, for a powerful and intuitive user experience.
This integration allows AppFolio customers the ability to integrate with Knock's platform for a seamless and unmatched CRM experience. This partnership was chosen to increase prospect management efficiency, bypass having to manually enter the same data between different platforms and provide a reliable data sync for on-site teams, allowing agents to spend more time focusing on taking care of their prospects and residents. AppFolio developed its partnerships with close collaboration throughout the integration certification process, ensuring easy onboarding and a seamless user experience.
When paired with the AppFolio Property Manager, Knock's user-friendly CRM and performance management tools provide multifamily owners, operators, and leasing teams an intuitive workflow to complete the leasing journey, keeping teams focused on their most important work.
"This new partnership provides AppFolio Property Manager customers the flexibility to utilize Knock's industry leading CRM solution to create an easier workflow for their teams, maximize leasing and retention outcomes, and give back valuable time to busy leasing teams," said Demetri Themelis, CEO and co-founder of Knock.
Knock's integration with AppFolio will provide joint customers with data parity for prospects, insight into AppFolio action items for on-site teams and an increase in available reporting for AppFolio customers through Knock Analytics, allowing companies to add value and reduce inefficiencies while boosting their team's productivity with unparalleled ease of use. This is especially ideal for teams focused on prospect management or centralized leasing teams who may need a streamlined and organized CRM capable of supporting their workflows with innovative technology, as this partnership will allow teams to see all of their data in one place, neatly organized and updated in real time, so they can make more confident decisions at a faster pace.
"The integration of AppFolio Property Manager and Knock marks a significant step forward for both of our platforms as our customers will be able to be more efficient than ever before," said Will Moxely, senior vice president of product at AppFolio. "We look forward to how this partnership will help both Knock and AppFolio continue to serve our customers by providing easy integration and access to best-in-class technology solutions in the multifamily industry."
To learn more about the integration and how both Knock customers and the multifamily industry can take advantage of the AppFolio platform, visit knockcrm.com.
Knock® offers an integrated suite of front office technology that provides multifamily owners and operators with the levers they need to more profitably acquire and retain high-value, long-term residents. Knock CRM empowers leasing teams with tools to accelerate successful leasing and renewal outcomes, provides marketers the data to optimize spend, and ensures executives have the business intelligence and insights needed to outperform their competitors. Learn more at www.knockcrm.com.
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The gunman in Monday's massacre at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, admitted he carried out the attack, killing seven and wounding dozens of others, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Robert E. Crimo III, 21, told authorities in a voluntary statement that he "looked down his sights, aimed and opened fire" on paradegoers, emptying two 30-round magazines before loading his weapon with a third and continuing to fire, Lake County Assistant State's Attorney Ben Dillon alleged during a virtual bond hearing.
A judge ordered Crimo, who appeared at the hearing wearing black, to be held without bond on seven charges of first-degree murder. A conviction would result in a sentence of life imprisonment without parole, but more charges could be filed in the future, Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said.
"For each individual that was hurt, people can anticipate an attempted murder charge as well as an aggravated battery with a firearm charge," Rinehart said in a news conference following the bond hearing. He added: "Every time he fires a bullet at an individual, he is committing aggravated discharge of a weapon, whether he hit someone or not. There will be many more charges coming in the coming weeks."
According to authorities, the shooter opened fire from a rooftop in Highland Park as the parade got underway just after 10 a.m. CT on Monday.
Crimo dressed in women's clothing, investigators believe, to conceal his identity. He left the roof and blended in with the fleeing crowd to escape the area, Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesperson Chris Covelli previously said.
Five of the people shot at the parade were pronounced dead at the scene, officials said, and two people hospitalized succumbed to wounds. A total of 39 patients were transported to medical facilities "by either ambulance or other means," according to Jim Anthony with NorthShore University Health System, and nine patients -- whose ages range from 14 to in their 70s -- remained hospitalized as of Tuesday afternoon.
Surveillance video from the scene showed a person running west with a black bag over the shoulder immediately after the shooting, Dillon said Wednesday, outlining the events of July Fourth. While the individual was running, an object wrapped in cloth fell onto the pavement. The subject left the object and continued running.
When it was recovered, authorities identified the object as a Smith & Wesson M&P15 semi-automatic rifle, Dillon said. One round was in the chamber, but there was no magazine inserted.
On the roof top, investigators recovered the three 30-round magazines and 83 spent shell casings, Dillon said.
Shooter 'seriously contemplated' committing a second shooting
Crimo is believed by authorities to have planned the attack for weeks, and the rifle used -- as well as another he allegedly had when he was pulled over and arrested by police -- appears to have been purchased legally in Illinois, Covelli said. Other firearms were recovered from his residence in nearby Highwood.
There could have been even more carnage: According to a police spokesperson, Crimo drove to Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday following the Illinois shooting, and contemplated a shooting there.
After driving to Madison, Crimo saw "a celebration that was occurring ... and he seriously contemplated using the firearm he had in his vehicle to commit another shooting in Madison," Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesperson Chris Covelli told reporters after Wednesday's hearing, identifying the weapon as a Kel-Tec SUB200. Crimo had approximately 60 rounds of ammunition in his car at the time, Covelli said.
"We don't have information to suggest he planned on driving to Madison initially to commit another attack. (But) we do believe that he was driving around following the first attack and saw the celebration," Covelli said.
"Indications are that he hadn't put enough thought or research into it," Covelli said.
Covelli again declined to address the shooter's motive, telling reporters he didn't want to go into specific details about what he told investigators.
"However, he had some type of affinity towards the numbers 4 and 7, and the inverse was 7/4," Covelli said, referring to Monday's date, July 4.
Officials currently have no information to suggest Monday's shooting was "racially motivated, motivated by religion, or any other protected status," Covelli said.
Gunman had prior contact with police
While another community reels after a shocking mass shooting, the town's mayor is questioning how the gunman was able to purchase weapons given his previous encounters with law enforcement.
Yet information released by state and local police shows the shooter previously required officer intervention over threats of violence and mental health concerns.
Crimo had two encounters with police in 2019 over fears for his safety and that of others, information that prompted Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering to wonder how Crimo was able to later legally obtain firearms.
The Highland Park Police Department received a report in April 2019 that Crimo had earlier attempted suicide, Covelli said Tuesday. Police spoke with Crimo and his parents and the matter was handled by mental health professionals, he said.
In September that year, a family member reported that Crimo threatened "to kill everyone," and had a collection of knives, Covelli said. Police removed 16 knives, a dagger and a sword from their residence.
Highland Park police submitted a "Clear and Present Danger" report about the visit to the Illinois State Police, the state agency said. Family members were not willing to file additional complaints, the state police said in a Tuesday news release.
The knives confiscated by Highland Park police were returned the same day after Crimo's father claimed they were his, the state police said.
Over the next two years, Crimo legally purchased five firearms, according to Covelli -- including rifles, a pistol and possibly a shotgun. State police confirmed Tuesday that Crimo passed four background checks between June 2020 and September 2021 when purchasing firearms, which included checks of the federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
To buy firearms in Illinois, people need a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card. Crimo was under 21, so he was sponsored by his father, state police said. Crimo's application was not denied because there was "insufficient basis to establish a clear and present danger" at the time.
The only criminal offense included in Crimo's criminal history was a January 2016 ordinance violation for possession of tobacco, police said, which occurred when he was a juvenile.
Mayor Rotering -- who said she knew the shooter as a boy in a Cub Scouts pack she'd led -- said she is "looking forward to an explanation" of how Crimo was able to obtain firearms, saying Highland Park police had filed the necessary reports.
"We know that in other countries people suffer from mental illness, they suffer from anger, maybe they play violent video games, but they can't get their hands on these weapons of war and they can't bring this kind of carnage to their hometowns. This has to stop," the mayor told CNN's Anderson Cooper on Tuesday, noting the state has "red flag" laws but adding people need to speak up if they see warning signs.
One detail that emerged about Crimo was that he was present at a Passover service in April at Central Avenue Synagogue in Highland Park, according to a congregation official. He "didn't look familiar" and left on his own, the official told CNN.
7 victims identified by officials
Authorities identified six of the seven victims killed in the shooting on Tuesday, and a seventh was identified Wednesday:
• 64-year-old Katherine Goldstein of Highland Park
• 35-year-old Irina McCarthy of Highland Park
• 37-year-old Kevin McCarthy of Highland Park
• 63-year-old Jacquelyn Sundheim of Highland Park
• 88-year-old Stephen Straus of Highland Park
• 78-year-old Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza of Morelos, Mexico
• 69-year-old Eduardo Uvaldo of Waukegan, Illinois
A seventh victim died at a hospital outside of Lake County, coroner Jennifer Banek said.
Irina and Kevin McCarthy were with their 2-year-old son, Aiden, who was found alive and taken to safety, their family told CNN.
Aiden survived because his father shielded him with his body, his grandfather, Michael Levberg, told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Aiden was taken to a police station, and Levberg picked him up, the grandfather told the Chicago Tribune.
"When I picked him up, he said, 'Are Mommy and Daddy coming soon?" Levberg said Tuesday, according to the Tribune. "He doesn't understand."
Among those wounded in the shooting was Eduardo Uvaldo, a 69-year-old man who has been taken off life support and is fighting for his life at Evanston Hospital, his daughter told CNN on Tuesday.
"Doctors said there's nothing they can do," Karina Uvaldo-Mendez said, but added her father was still breathing on his own. "We need everyone to keep us in their prayers."
Uvaldo was shot in the arm and then the back of the head, according to a verified GoFundMe campaign. His wife and grandson also sustained injuries, Uvaldo-Mendez said.
He tended to avoid parades because he doesn't like crowds, she said -- but he did like the one at Highland Park and it was the only one he attended annually.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CSX has agreed to start paying some of its employees more in advance of raises the railroad expects to agree to as part of ongoing national contract talks.
CSX said the payments of up to $600 a month are expected to start next month for roughly 4,500 members of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, Transportation Division union. The Jacksonville, Florida based railroad plans to reach similar agreements with its other unions.
The side deal that CSX announced late Tuesday may be an encouraging sign for the larger contract talks between the National Railway Labor Conference coalition of railroads that has been negotiating with unions since the fall of 2019. Those talks have been stalledin mediation.
A spokesman for the NRLC group that is negotiating on behalf of more than 30 railroads declined to comment on CSX’s announcement Wednesday. That group said both sides remain far apart, but negotiators are making progress with the help of mediators, and in-person talks should resume this summer now that the pandemic has eased. All the major freight railroads, including CSX, Union Pacific, BNSF, Norfolk Southern and Kansas City Southern, are involved in those negotiations.
CSX Corp. CEO Jim Foote said the railroad decided to start paying its employees more to help them deal with skyrocketing inflation that is driving prices of food and gas higher.
“This tentative agreement with SMART-TD is good for our employees, and we are committed to working with all of our labor unions to get this done for all union employees, who should not be left behind for months and months as we await the complex issues in national bargaining to be settled,” Foote said.
A spokesman for the SMART-TD union didn’t immediately respond to questions Wednesday morning.
The unions are reluctant to make significant concessions in the negotiations after the major freight railroads cut nearly one-third of their workforce over the past six years as they overhauled their operations. The workers also remained on the job throughout the pandemic to keep freight moving.
The contract talks also include the difficult issue of whether the railroads should be able to reduce crews from two people down to one in some circumstances. Unions have always opposed that change because of safety concerns and the desire to protect jobs, and federal regulators have said they are considering issuing a rule on crew sizes.
Railroads have said that new systems they installed in recent years to automatically stop trains in certain circumstances, called Positive Train Control, made it unnecessary to have a second person in locomotives.
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TORREÓN, Mexico , May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo LALA, S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexican company focused on the healthy and nutritious food industry ("LALA") (BMV: LALA B), today announce that BBVA Mexico Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Financiero BBVA México, acting as intermediary, published the results of the Public Tender Offer in terms of article 108 of the Ley del Mercado de Valores, initiated by Trust Number 410541-7, as Offeror, for up to all of the outstanding Series "B" shares of LALA, corresponding to approximately 0.2% of the outstanding shares of LALA at the date of the offer.
Based on the count by the intermediary, 1,189,664 LALA shares were tendered and were accepted by the offeror. As a result, the Offeror, including affiliates and related parties, would be holder, directly or indirectly, of 99.85% of the total outstanding shares of LALA.
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About LALA:
Grupo LALA, a Mexican company focused on the healthy and nutritious food industry, has more than 70 years of experience in the production, innovation and marketing of milk, dairy products and beverages under the highest quality standards. LALA operates 29 production plants and 172 distribution centers in Mexico, Brazil, the United States and Central America, and is supported by more than 40,000 employees. LALA operates a fleet that exceeds 7,500 units for the distribution of its more than 600 products which reach more than 628,000 points of sale. LALA®, Nutri® and Vigor® stand out in their brand portfolio. Grupo LALA is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker "LALAB".
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Sandy Alcantara is pitching like a contender for the Cy Young Award. If he wins it, that would be a first for the Miami Marlins.
The Marlins have had an MVP in Giancarlo Stanton, but never in the franchise’s three-decade history have they had a Cy Young winner. Alcantara threw a complete game in a victory over St. Louis on Wednesday night. He’s 8-3 with a 1.95 ERA.
Kevin Brown of the Marlins was second to John Smoltz in the 1996 Cy Young race, and Dontrelle Willis was edged by Chris Carpenter in 2005. Almost every franchise in the major leagues right now has had at least one Cy Young winner and at least one MVP, but a few are still missing one of those two awards:
Diamondbacks (MVP): Arizona has won a World Series and once had five Cy Young Awards in an eight-year stretch thanks to Randy Johnson and Brandon Webb. The Diamondbacks have never had an MVP, however.
Mets (MVP): The Mets have had seven Cy Young winners but no MVPs. They’ve certainly come close to ending that drought. Tom Seaver was narrowly beaten out by Willie McCovey in the Mets’ championship season of 1969, Keith Hernandez finished second to Ryne Sandberg in 1984, and Darryl Strawberry was second to Kirk Gibson in 1988.
Rangers (Cy Young): Even when Texas won American League pennants in 2010 and 2011, the starting rotation didn’t have anyone really stand out. In terms of Baseball Reference’s wins above replacement stat, the best season by a Rangers pitcher was by Mike Minor in 2019, when he finished eighth in the Cy Young vote.
Rays (MVP): David Price and Blake Snell have won Cy Young Awards for Tampa Bay, but fittingly for a team that has a reputation for doing more with less, the Rays haven’t had an MVP.
Rockies (Cy Young): The least surprising entry on this list. Coors Field isn’t conducive to great pitching seasons. Ubaldo Jimenez did finish third in the Cy Young vote in 2010.
HOUSTON vs. NEW YORK
The Astros made quite a statement during a stretch of nine consecutive games against the Yankees and Mets, going 7-2. Houston won two in a row at home over the Mets, then split four games on the road against the Yankees. The Astros swept another two-game series against the Mets on the road, then returned home and beat the Yankees on Thursday night.
That last single game was to make up part of a series that was put off because of the lockout.
TRIVIA TIME
Of the teams that have had at least one Cy Young winner, which has currently gone the longest without one?
LINE OF THE WEEK
Michael Perez homered three times for Pittsburgh in an 8-7 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday night. That came a day after Bryan Reynolds hit three home runs for the Pirates in a win over Washington that ended in the same 8-7 score.
Perez had four hits in his big game Thursday.
COMEBACK OF THE WEEK
The Cleveland Guardians went 5-3 against Minnesota last month, and they trailed in the eighth inning or later in all five of the victories. On Wednesday night, Cleveland scored four runs in the bottom of the 10th to beat the Twins 7-6. Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer with two outs to give the Guardians the victory.
TRIVIA ANSWER
The Baltimore Orioles have not had a Cy Young winner since 1980, when Steve Stone won. That capped a stretch in which the Orioles won six Cy Youngs in 12 years. Mike Cuellar (1969), Jim Palmer (1973, 1975 and 1976) and Mike Flanagan (1979) won in addition to Stone.
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CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) will report second quarter 2022 results before the market opens on Monday, August 1, 2022. The news release, earnings presentation and financial supplement will be available on CNA's website at www.cna.com. A conference call for investors and analysts is scheduled for 8 a.m. CT and will be hosted by Dino E. Robusto, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of CNA Financial Corporation.
A live webcast will be available via the Investor Relations section of www.cna.com. Those interested in participating in the question and answer session should dial (800) 289-0571, or for international callers, +1 (720) 543-0206. An online replay will also be available on CNA's website following the call.
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com.
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In response to Mr. Nissley’s letter on Jan. 15: Democrats can count all the votes they want and yes, the vote count does show Biden won — but when votes are illegal they should not be counted. Illegal voting laws are what need to be investigated. When votes are illegal everything after that is false or a Big Lie.
In 2016 it was the Dems complaining about an illegal election but now everything is fine? Don’t we all want legal elections? What are the Dems scared of? The truth?
Jim Schwartz
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LONDON, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitalab, a division of BGC Brokers LP, an entity within the BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) group of companies, announced today enhancements to its Rates Optimisation service enabling clients to optimise multiple capital metrics simultaneously. Alongside the optimisation of non-cleared and cleared Initial Margin (IM), the service has now successfully included additional metrics: Risk Weighted Asset (RWA) capital under the Internal Models Method (IMM) and Standardised Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR) leverage exposure.
The Capitalab Rates Optimisation service has been running routinely since October 2017, multilaterally shrinking delta, vega and curvature counterparty risks and impactfully reducing both non-cleared IM and cleared IM at the Central Clearing Counterparty (CCP). Clients set their optimisation constraints, accommodating variables such as counterparty risk, market risk and Credit Support Annex (CSA) terms, with the service facilitating automated trade processing.
Jonathan Mullings, Head of Sales and Business Development at Capitalab, said, "We are delighted to bring this latest innovation to our post-trade optimisation service. Targeting RWA (IMM) capital in conjunction with SA-CCR leverage and initial margin exposures allows exciting results to be achieved for our clients. We have found that targeting multiple capital metrics simultaneously is the way to deliver efficient savings holistically, while optimising for any one metric in isolation may worsen other metrics."
Capitalab hosts biweekly rates optimisation cycles across G4 currencies and will include SA-CCR and RWA (IMM) optimisation in future cycles.
Capitalab, a division of BGC Brokers LP, provides compression services that are designed to bring greater capital and operational efficiency to the global derivatives market. It assists clients in managing the growing cost of holding derivatives, while helping them to meet their regulatory mandates. Through the Swaptioniser® service (for portfolio compression of interest rate swaptions, interest rate swaps, caps and floors, equity options, FX and FX options), as well as the Optimisation™ service, Capitalab looks to simplify the complexities of managing large quantities of derivatives to promote sustainable growth and lower systemic risk and to improve resiliency in the industry. The Capitalab brand is part of the Fenics fully electronic family of brands. BGC Brokers LP is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and is based in London. BGC Brokers LP is a subsidiary of BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP), a leading global brokerage and financial technology company.
BGC Partners, Inc. ("BGC") is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company. BGC, through its various affiliates, specializes in the brokerage of a broad range of products, including fixed income (rates and credit), foreign exchange, equities, energy and commodities, shipping, and futures. BGC, through its various affiliates, also provides a wide variety of services, including trade execution, brokerage, clearing, trade compression, post-trade, information, and other back-office services to a broad range of financial and non-financial institutions. Through its brands, including FMX™, Fenics®, Fenics Market Data™, Fenics GO™, BGC®, BGC Trader™, Capitalab®, and Lucera®, BGC offers financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics related to numerous financial instruments and markets. BGC, BGC Trader, GFI, Fenics, FMX, Fenics Market Data, Capitalab, and Lucera are trademarks/service marks and/or registered trademarks/service marks of BGC and/or its affiliates.
BGC's customers include many of the world's largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms. BGC's Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "BGCP". BGC is led by Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Howard W. Lutnick. For more information, please visit http://www.bgcpartners.com. You can also follow BGC at https://twitter.com/bgcpartners, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgc-partners and/or http://ir.bgcpartners.com/Investors/default.aspx.
Statements in this document regarding BGC that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, BGC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of TG Therapeutics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of TGTX 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.
CLASS PERIOD: January 15, 2020 to May 31, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 16, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/tg-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=31642&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of TGTX during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 16, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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BEIJING, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- About 78.34 percent of respondents from 22 countries believe the Chinese economy has become the engine of the world economy, according to a joint survey conducted by CGTN Think Tank and the Chinese Institute of Public Opinion at Renmin University of China.
The survey has interviewed respondents who are 38.64 years old on average from developed countries such as the U.S., UK, Australia, Japan, as well as developing countries like Brazil, India, United Arab Emirates, and South Africa.
Over half of the respondents have higher education, with 54.71 percent having a bachelor's degree or above, of which 15.22 percent are masters and doctors.
The world's economic engine
The survey showed that 91.46 percent of respondents from Africa speak highly of China's economic achievements, believing that China has become the world's economic engine. Respondents from Europe follow closely with a share of 81.6 percent, while respondents from North America rank third with 78.09 percent.
It also showed that 84.13 percent of respondents from countries in the Belt and Road Initiative speak highly of China's economic achievements. Meanwhile, 84.02 percent of respondents from developing countries have confidence in the Chinese economy.
In terms of future expectations, 76.23 percent of respondents expect that China will play a crucial role in promoting global economic development.
The future world order
Only 6.31 percent of respondents to the survey believe the world will be unipolar in the future and dominated by the U.S., while 34.55 percent, the largest group, think a multipolar world is the most likely prospect.
Some 56 percent from both developed and emerging economies say the real reason Western politicians promote "the China Threat" is due to their "stress and anxiety" over China's rise.
The Chinese concept of "a community with a shared future," which emphasizes humankind as a whole and seeks a new path to avoid confrontation, is supported by 61.29 percent of those surveyed.
China's rapid technology development
In terms of China's rapid technology development, respondents are most impressed by its 5G development, artificial intelligence and high-speed railway.
In Africa, 73.87 percent of respondents are most impressed by China's 5G, and 55.28 percent of respondents praise the country's high-speed railway. In Europe, 52.77 percent of respondents are impressed with the country's progress in artificial intelligence.
Improved quality of Chinese people's life
China's gross domestic product per capita has increased from $6,100 to more than $12,000 over the past ten years, which 76.65 percent of respondents believed is remarkable. In the survey, over 70 percent of respondents from five continents believe China is getting richer.
There are nearly 100 million rural poor people in China who have been lifted out of poverty in the past decade, and the vast majority of respondents believe top two reasons are that China's economy maintains rapid growth and that Chinese leaders are determined and firmly marching toward their goals.
According to the survey, a majority approve of China's approach to human rights, and 57.36 percent of the people surveyed agree with the statement "China always treats human rights realistically and practically."
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ross R. Moody, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of National Western Life Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWLI), announced today second quarter 2022 consolidated net earnings of $30.8 million, or $8.70 per diluted Class A common share, compared with consolidated net earnings of $49.9 million, or $14.11 per diluted Class A common share, for the second quarter of 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported consolidated net earnings of $66.9 million, or $18.93 per diluted Class A common share, compared with $112.0 million, or $31.68 per diluted Class A common share, a year ago. The Company's book value per share as of June 30, 2022 was $576.33.
The Company reported total revenues of $117.2 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $222.2 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decline is almost entirely due to fair market value accounting adjustments from investments, including embedded derivatives. These revenue adjustments totaled a downward amount of $(32.5) million in the second quarter of 2022 versus a positive adjustment of $68.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. Mr. Moody observed, "The fair market value adjustments are indicative of current macroeconomic conditions, namely the relatively rapid rise in interest rate levels in conjunction with declines in the equity markets." Mr. Moody added that the Company's investment philosophy of holding debt securities until maturity mitigates concerns associated with interim market value fluctuations.
The Company's net earnings continued to benefit from overall improvement in claim experience over the prior year. Claims reported for which the cause of death was COVID-19 were $1.9 million and $5.7 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, compared to $8.7 million and $15.4 million in the comparable periods for 2021. Mr. Moody noted, "Reported COVID-19 deaths peaked in the third quarter of last year and have exhibited a downward trend since then. While anecdotal reports suggest non-COVID deaths are up due to tangential effects of the pandemic, our overall mortality experience is in line with our expectations."
Excluding adjustments for fair market value changes recorded directly in stockholders' equity, the Company's "core" book value increased to $657.50 at June 30, 2022 from $639.09 at December 31, 2021. Mr. Moody commented, "We believe the more useful book value metric excludes the effects of temporary swings from market value adjustments. The Company's stockholders' equity included an unrealized gain position on debt securities of $226.2 million at December 31, 2021, which moved to an unrealized loss position of $(287.4) million at June 30, 2022 for the same category of debt securities."
National Western Life Group, Inc. is the parent organization of National Western Life Insurance Company, which is the parent organization of Ozark National Life Insurance Company, both stock life insurance companies in aggregate offering a broad portfolio of individual universal life, whole life and term insurance plans, as well as annuity products. At June 30, 2022, the Company maintained consolidated total assets of $13.3 billion, consolidated stockholders' equity of $2.1 billion, and combined life insurance in force of $20.3 billion.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains statements which are or may be viewed as forward-looking within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 2005. Forward-looking statements relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments, and are subject to assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements can be found in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that other factors not currently anticipated by the Company will not materially and adversely affect our results of operations. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Fast food giant McDonald’s is throwing it back to the 1980s with the return of one of its old menu items: the Cheese Danish.
For a limited time, McDonald’s said it will be offering its Cheese Danish as a McCafé snack at participating locations starting on Sept. 14. You’ll be able to purchase it in the restaurant, in the drive-thru, or via the McDonald’s App for McDelivery.
The dessert item is made with “a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with a buttery streusel and light vanilla drizzle.”
The restaurant chain said the treat is a modern version of the dessert it once served back in the age of big hair and leg warmers. It joins the McCafé Bakery lineup, which includes the Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin, and Cinnamon Roll.
McDonald’s introduced the McCafé Bakery in 2020.
According to a report by CNN Business, this follows a trend of restaurant chains doing throwbacks to attract customers, including Pizza Hut changing its logo back to its 90s look and Burger King selling the Whopper for its original price.
This wouldn’t be the first time McDonald’s brought back popular items from the past. Aside from the multiple comebacks for the McRib, the fast food chain also brought back its Szechuan sauce after popular demand spurred on by the show “Rick and Morty.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/mcdonalds-brings-back-80s-era-menu-item-for-a-limited-time/ | 2022-09-06T23:56:35Z |
Employees cite culture, leadership, flexible work environment as key advantages
HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (Penn Mutual), a Fortune 1000 company, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® on its first submission for consideration. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Penn Mutual. This year, 93% of Penn Mutual employees said it's a great place to work – 36 points higher than the average U.S.-based company.
Employees shared insight that Penn Mutual's healthy culture demonstrates a strong commitment to its values of care, respect and belonging. They commented that recent decisions to transition indefinitely to a flexible work approach are empowering people to do their best work, while enabling greater productivity and wellbeing. And employees cited that throughout this transition, leadership remains supportive, accessible and provides recognition for great work.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"This certification is meaningful recognition for our longstanding focus on our people and culture," said Dave O'Malley, president and chief executive officer. "Our employee engagement continues to be strong because our people are focused on serving the long-term best interests of our policyholders. Our dedication to our financial professionals and their clients is the foundation of our success."
"Penn Mutual's strategic decision to support flexibility in where people work was informed by our people's input, coupled with the outstanding results we achieved working remotely over these last few years," said Liz Heitner, chief human resources officer. "We've empowered our people to work from where they work best. Our culture of care, respect and belonging continues to thrive and serves as a key advantage in recruiting and retaining top talent across the country."
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's the only official recognition determined by employees' real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Penn Mutual is one of the best companies to work for in the country."
According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace and employees are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work.
For more than 175 years, Penn Mutual has been helping people get stronger. Our expertly crafted life insurance is vital to long-term financial health and strengthens people's ability to enjoy every day. Working with our trusted network of financial professionals, we take the long view, building customized solutions for individuals, their families, and their businesses. Penn Mutual supports its financial professionals with retirement and investment services through its wholly-owned subsidiary Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Visit Penn Mutual at www.pennmutual.com.
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 2002, Scentisphere is the leading scent marketing agency for global Consumer Package Good brands including Home, Air, Personal, Beauty, as well as Food and Beverage brands. They approach each scent branding project as a unique opportunity to create value and ROI for their scent marketing customers by giving them the ability to integrate the power of scent into their marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts.
As the leader in scent marketing, they offer a broad range of in-house expertise spanning many professions and technologies including microencapsulation, fragrance development, scent marketing and advertising, print coatings and print applications. Scentisphere is the go-to scent marketing company for brand managers, marketing agencies and commercial printers. Among their clients are P&G, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, P&G, L'Oreal, Clorox and SC Johnson.
While becoming a leader in scent marketing, Scentisphere has also evolved into specialty ink company offering a wide range of scent coatings and varnish products sold under the Rub'nSmell® banner. Rub'nSmell is essentially microencapsulated fragrance oil dispersed into a printable coating. Rub'nSmell is available for virtually any printing process enabling printers to print scent just as they would a 5th color. Scentisphere is recognized as a leader in the print industry for their excellent technical and customer support.
In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in interest in scented packaging. A recent study conducted for Scentisphere by the analytic firm, Mai Research definitively finds that a majority of consumers are more likely to purchase a fragranced product with a scented label and that companies that offer scent sampling options on their packaging are significantly more likely to be considered innovative and caring than those that do not. This trend has made Scentisphere the leading producer of Scratch'nSniff® stickers using the Rub'nSmell scent technology. Scent on packaging is proven to increase sales by engaging and educating consumers about the product at point of sale, where 75% percent of purchase decisions are made.
In addition, because Rub'nSmell can be applied in-line just as a fifth color, many brands and packaging suppliers are recognizing the cost benefits of applying scent directly to the package itself. This includes folding cartons, primary labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, blister packs, etc.
It must be stressed that the use of fragrance in packaging and advertising is not a novelty, but a marketing necessity and the way of the future. The addition of fragrance to a package makes the package more engaging; helps educate a customer, which in turn increases sales. Adding scent is not difficult and Scentisphere has the tools, the technology and the technical expertise to make the inclusion of scent effortless.
As the global leader in printable scent coatings and with the broadest, highest quality product line, Scentisphere prides itself on its expert technical support and years of experience in the production and application of scent coatings and varnishes. The Scentisphere motto is, "If it can be printed, it can be scented."
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MUNICH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcantara, a leading "Made in Italy" luxury brand and the first Italian company certified as Carbon Neutral, has joined the annual German Car of the Year program as a major sponsor.
Other 2022 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) sponsors include ZF, KST and Bridgestone. The program is affiliated with other leading award programs such as India's Car and Bike Awards, the China Car Awards and the World Car Awards.
More than 20 leading automotive journalists serve on the GCOTY award jury. Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Peugeot and Porsche were among last year's award winners. The Honda E was the 2021 overall winner.
The 2022 program kicks off on July 5 with a three-day GCOTY Summer Fest event in Alsfeld, Germany, for car makers, journalists and sponsors. Andrea Boragno, Alcantara's chairman and CEO, will host an exhibit showing applications for the company's luxury material in the automotive industry, as well as in fashion and accessories, marine and aviation, consumer electronics, interior design and the art world.
Judging and final award ceremonies will take place in the fall at separate events at ZF and KST facilities in Friedrichshafen and Bad Duerkheim, Germany.
"We are delighted to be collaborating with a distinguished panel of automotive experts in Germany," Boragno said. "The German press and our customers there appreciate the high quality of our material.
"Born in Italy, Alcantara material travels to every corner of the globe. It is a material that is at the same time elegant and soft to the touch with technical qualities such as grip, lightweight and breathability that are especially appreciated in the automotive sector."
He noted that Alcantara maintains a strong commitment to the environment. Based in Milan, the company has participated in nearly 50 international offset projects designed to improve living conditions and expand the use of renewable energy resources around the world.
Alcantara also continues to emphasize the importance of sustainability with its suppliers, encouraging them to measure, reduce and compensate for CO2 emissions. The company's most recent Sustainability Report notes that all of its "core" and "super core" suppliers have achieved zero CO2 emission balances.
In addition, the company has sponsored an annual sustainability symposium in partnership with Venice International University to focus attention on problems related to the environment. The program has involved major corporations, international organizations, scientists, economists and policy makers from around the world.
Symposium participants have debated how best to mitigate climate change and build a low-carbon future by engaging different levels of society with involvement from policy makers, corporations and consumers.
"The importance of sustainability in today's cars cannot be overestimated," said Jens Meiners, a GCOTY organizer and co-founder. "Sustainability is reflected in our car-of-the-year evaluation criteria and the choices made by our jury over the past few years.
"We are proud to welcome Alcantara on board as our newest GCOTY partner. We share a common vision for cars that will be more sustainable. Interior design, comfort and quality also are of major importance to us all."
Alcantara has been featured on a variety of new-car introductions at major auto shows over the past five years, including reveals by Alfa Romeo, BMW, Bugatti, Dodge, Maserati, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Nissan, Porsche and Subaru.
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SHANGHAI, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SMIC's first quarter 2022 results will be released on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website (https://www.hkex.com.hk) and Shanghai Stock Exchange website (http://www.sse.com.cn) after the close of trading on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
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Company Secures Patent Application for Novel Fabrication Process to Advance High-Volume Foundry Potential; Enables Stable, High Yielding Poling of Polymer Devices with Silicon Photonics Circuits
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power, today announced the publication of a U.S. patent application on a new invention that will enhance polymer modulator manufacturing in high-volume foundries when integrated with silicon photonics.
This patent application – entitled "Hybrid electro-optic polymer modulator with silicon photonics" under publication number 2022/0187637A1 – details a novel fabrication process that allows Lightwave Logic's proprietary polymers to be fabricated by silicon foundries in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The published patent application also details a more efficient process that allows for high yielding, high stability poling of polymers in a high-volume foundry manufacturing environment. The development of the PDK for this new optical hybrid optical modulator design is now in progress with Lightwave Logic's foundry partners.
Dr. Michael Lebby, Chief Executive Officer of Lightwave Logic, commented: "This patent application is incredibly powerful in that it better enables our polymers to be fabricated in high-volumes by our silicon foundry partners, all using their existing equipment. While we already have reliable and stable fabrication processes such as poling, we also need to be comfortable that we can scale these processes for high-volume manufacturing. I see this published patent application as another critical step towards the maturity of polymer technologies both as a photonics integrated platform as well as a volume-scale technology.
"This patent allows our polymer technology platform to become the engine for pluggable fiber optic transceivers that are being utilized throughout today's internet infrastructure. Enabling foundries to also establish a high-yielding, highly stable fabrication process that includes poling is critical to positively change the internet and enable faster data transfer – thus improving the lives of countless millions who rely on the internet for work and leisure," concluded Lebby.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG) is developing a platform leveraging its proprietary engineered electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power. The company's high-activity and high-stability organic polymers allow Lightwave Logic to create next-generation photonic EO devices, which convert data from electrical signals into optical signals, for applications in data communications and telecommunications markets. For more information, please visit the company's website at lightwavelogic.com.
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LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara should reject Mercury Insurance Company's proposed $131 million auto insurance rate hike and its job- and education-based discriminatory rating system under which working-class Californians pay up to 20% higher premiums, wrote Consumer Watchdog in a petition filed with the California Department of Insurance (CDI) yesterday.
Under Mercury's proposed overall 6.9% rate increase, over 1.6 million vehicles it insures face an average annual premium increase of $80 per insured vehicle. Because the Insurance Commissioner has failed to act on a regulation to curb job- and education-based rate discrimination, the worst of that rate increase will fall on the majority of low-income drivers Mercury doesn't give a job-based discount, said Consumer Watchdog.
These grocery clerks, hotel workers, janitors, home healthcare aides and other drivers without white-collar jobs will be charged base rates that are more than $200/yr higher than drivers in one of Mercury's preferred groups.
A 2019 investigation by the Department of Insurance found Mercury and other companies' practice of charging some drivers more based on education and occupation results in low-income drivers and communities of color paying more. Three years later, Commissioner Lara has yet to adopt a regulation to stop the practice. The last draft of a potential regulation was issued by the Department of Insurance nearly a year and a half ago and no action has been taken since.
Consumer Watchdog called on Commissioner Lara to reject Mercury's use of job and education to overcharge working-class Californians in this rate filing, and move a regulation forward to make all insurance companies rate Californians fairly regardless of their job or education level.
Mercury's request comes as soaring gas and food prices have low-wage workers struggling now more than ever to make ends meet. Most policyholders—from waiters to cashiers, construction workers to call center operators—will see their auto insurance rates increase up to about 20% more than drivers with professional occupations and advanced degrees such as engineers with a Bachelor's degree or higher education level. Mercury's request also includes rate hikes on educators, paramedics, firefighters, and police officers.
"The last thing Californians should have to worry about when we're facing sky-high prices at the gas pump and grocery store is whether they're being gouged by their insurance company," said Consumer Watchdog staff attorney Daniel L. Sternberg. "Discriminatory discounts for engineers, pilots, and other high-paid professions favored by Mercury means that low-income drivers pay more for car insurance, simply because of their job title or education status."
"Commissioner Lara needs to help working families and adopt regulations to stop occupation-based premium surcharges; surcharges that his own 2019 investigation found create 'wide socioeconomic disparities.' Instead of rubber-stamping these discriminatory discounts, the Commissioner should use his voter-enacted authority under Proposition 103 to protect middle- and low-income families from being charged higher prices based on their jobs," said Sternberg.
The Commissioner last approved Mercury's discriminatory occupation-based rating system and a 6.9% overall rate increase for Mercury policyholders in May 2019. Under Mercury's 5-tierd rating system, Mercury customers in lower wage occupations, such as grocery clerks, hotel and hospitality workers, janitors, and home healthcare workers, pay as much as 20% more than engineers, scientists, doctors, accountants, pilots and educators for all coverages combined, all other characteristics being equal.
Occupation has never been approved by regulation as a lawful rating factor under voter-enacted Proposition 103. Mercury's unfairly discriminatory occupation-based rating system means lower income and less-educated drivers continue to pay the highest premiums based solely on their job titles.
Consumer Watchdog's petition also alleges that Mercury overcharged policyholders during the COVID-19 lockdowns when accident claims were down and may owe hundreds of millions in additional refunds.
Read Consumer Watchdog's Petition for Hearing and Petition to Intervene: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/2022-07-18%20Mercury%20Auto%202022%20PFH%20w%20Exhs%20A%20and%20B.pdf
Consumer Watchdog and 10 community and civil rights organizations challenged auto insurers' illegal and discriminatory use of job and education to set rates in February 2019. In September 2019, a Department of Insurance investigation confirmed those concerns, finding "wide socioeconomic disparities" created by insurance companies surcharging California drivers based on nothing more than their occupation or educational status. In December 2019, the Department proposed regulations to address this unfair discrimination. However, almost three years later, those rules have not yet been implemented.
Read the community and civil rights groups' petition: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2019-02/Job%26EducationPetition.pdf
The Department's analysis of industry data shows that drivers in the highest per capita income ZIP codes are more than twice as likely to receive occupational-based discounts than drivers in the lowest per capita income ZIP codes; and only 29% of drivers in predominately minority ZIP codes receive such discounts as compared with 47% of drivers living in ZIP codes with a predominately white population. In addition, 75% of drivers in Underserved Communities as defined by Department of Insurance regulation do not receive these discounts.
Voter-approved Proposition 103 requires auto insurance premiums be based primarily on three mandatory factors – driving safety record, annual mileage, and years driving experience – and prohibits unfairly discriminatory rates. Proposition 103 prohibits this kind of unfair rate discrimination based on income or race.
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READING, Pa., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has hired 16 graduates of Power Systems Institute (PSI), the company's award-winning, two-year educational program that helps prepare the next generation of line and substation workers for FirstEnergy's 10 electric utility companies.
The new employees include 10 lineworkers who are recent graduates of the PSI training partnership with Edinboro University's Porecco College in Erie, Pennsylvania. In addition, six new substation electricians graduated from the PSI program at Penn Highlands Community College in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
"Our Power Systems Institute develops top-quality, well-educated men and women for the electric utility industry," said Scott Wyman, president of Pennsylvania Operations. "We look forward to these graduates joining our workforce to help continue providing safe and reliable electric service for our customers."
The new line employees with their work location and hometowns are:
- Altoona Service Center – Thomas Beyer Jr, Nanty Glo; Jonathan Lee, Knox; Camden Mattocks, Titusville; Benjamin Nutt, Clarendon
- Indiana Service Center – Cody Bailey, Corry; Dakota Chase, Sugar Grove
- Johnstown Service Center – Ryan Bumbarger, Somerset; Marc Reddy, Erie
- Montrose Service Center – Ryan Bartholomew, Towanda; Zane Neubert, Towanda
The new substation employees with their work location and hometowns are:
- Clearfield Cervice Center – Justin Bezek, Johnstown; Alex Capitos, Houtzdale; Zachary Whitcomb, Johnstown
- Lewistown Service Center – Connor Faltz, McVeytown
- Oil City Service Center – Aaron Fenchak, Mineral Point; Jacob Kriebel, St. Petersburg
The PSI curriculum for line employees requires two and a half days each week spent at Porecco College completing academic course work, with the remainder of the week spent at a Penelec training facility in Erie. The PSI curriculum for substation employees requires a half week spent at Penn Highlands Community College completing academic course work, with the rest of the week spent at a FirstEnergy facility in Pennsylvania. All students focus on safe work practices and procedures in the electrical environment. The graduates earned an associate of applied science degree in Electric Utility Technology.
Since the program's inception, FirstEnergy has hired more than 2,400 line workers and substation personnel who completed PSI programs in Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
For information about how to enroll in the PSI program, call 1-800-829-6801, or visit www.firstenergycorp.com/psi.
Penelec serves approximately 585,000 customers within 17,600 square miles of northern and central Pennsylvania. Follow Penelec on Twitter @Penelec and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PenelecElectric.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of FirstEnergy's Power Systems Institute training program are available for download on Flickr.
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CANTON, Conn., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelyniam Global (OTC:KLYG), a maker of custom cranial implants, today announced results for its quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"Our strong sales performance in Q2 resulted in 20% growth over the same period last year, and 10% growth over the previous quarter. Sales from Finceramica's CustomizedBone® implant contributed to this performance and we expect the sales momentum to continue into Q3. Further, we are making good progress toward improving surgeon access to our product line through additional Group Purchasing Organization contracts", said Ross Bjella, Kelyniam's CEO. "2022 surgical activity is returning to historical trends so the Company expects to benefit from the upward trend in surgical volume with less variability due to new Covid variant transmission and the associated effect of delayed procedures."
The company also made significant investments in infrastructure, regulatory matters and marketing over the previous six months. These investments demonstrate the Company's pursuit of top line growth and the infrastructure necessary to support it. The company is funding the investments out of operating income and has not taken on additional debt.
Financial highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and the same period in 2021 include:
- Total revenue of $1,469,354 compared to $1,224,059 for solid growth of 20.0%
- Gross margin of $1,186,419 compared to $ 944,463
- Operating Income of $ 38,394 compared to of $47,167
The complete financials can be found on the company's website at www.Kelyniam.com.
Kelyniam Inc., specializes in the rapid production of custom prosthetics utilizing computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing of advanced medical grade polymers. The Company develops, manufactures, and distributes custom cranial and maxillo-facial implants for patients. Kelyniam works directly with surgeons, health systems and payors to improve clinical and cost-of-care outcomes. Kelyniam's web site address is www.Kelyniam.com.
As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the Company's ability to execute its service and product sales plans; changes in the status of ability to market products; and the risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC reports.
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Minneapolis and its police department engaged in "a pattern or practice of race discrimination," Minnesota human rights officials said in a report Wednesday stemming from an investigation launched one week after the Memorial Day 2020 killing of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer.
State Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero, at a news conference, lambasted the organizational culture of a department marred by "flawed training which emphasized a paramilitary approach to policing," a lack of accountability and the failure of police leaders to address racial disparities.
The report paints a damning picture of policing in Minneapolis, where according to Lucero Black residents represent about 19% of the population yet 78% of all police searches from 2017 to 2020 involved Black residents and their vehicles.
CNN has reached out to Minneapolis police and the mayor's office for comment.
Attorneys representing the families of Floyd and Amir Locke -- another Black man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police -- praised the findings as "historic" and "monumental."
"We hope this leads to placing the city and the police department under a state-ordered consent decree, which would give us assurance, at last, that real change in policing is possible, and Minneapolis can become a safer city for its Black residents," said the statement from Ben Crump and co-counsel Antonio Romanucci and Jeff Storms.
"We are grateful and deeply hopeful that change is possible and is imminent. We call on city, state, and Police leaders to accept the challenge of these findings and make meaningful change at last to create trust between communities of color in Minneapolis and those who are sworn to protect and serve them."
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights said on its website that it will "meet with community members, MPD officers, City staff, and other stakeholders to gather feedback on what should be included in a consent decree to address racial discrimination in policing in Minneapolis."
The report cited "racial disparities in how MPD officers use force, stop, search, arrest, and cite people of color" and officers' "use of covert social media to surveil Black individuals and Black organizations, unrelated to criminal activity."
The report also accused the department of "deficient training, which emphasizes a paramilitary approach to policing that results in officers unnecessarily escalating encounters or using inappropriate levels of force."
11 years of information reviewed
The investigation originated with a June 1, 2020, filing against the city by the Department of Human Rights to determine if police engage in a "pattern-or-practice" of race discrimination.
The investigation reviewed 11 years of information, including stops, searches, arrests, use of force, procedures and training.
The state obtained a temporary court order in 2020 requiring the city of Minneapolis and Minneapolis police to implement immediate changes -- including prohibiting neck restraints and choke holds and requiring officers to intervene in other officers' unauthorized uses of force, among other changes.
The US Justice Department launched its own investigation into the practices of Minneapolis police in April 2021.
Pattern-or-practice investigations of police departments are relatively uncommon, and look for patterns of racist, discriminatory, or otherwise problematic behaviors, with the goal of overhauling the way those departments operate.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted in April 2021 of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He is appealing the conviction.
Body camera and bystander video that captured the final moments of Floyd's life on May 25, 2020, shows Chauvin kneeling on the 46-year-old Black man's neck and back for more than nine minutes as Floyd gasped for air and told officers, "I can't breathe." Floyd's death and the video ignited prolonged protests across the country over police brutality and racial injustice.
The former officer was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison, which exceeded Minnesota's sentencing guideline range of 10 years and eight months to 15 years. As part of a plea agreement, Chauvin pleaded guilty in December to federal civil rights charges related to Floyd's death and the restraint of a teenager in a separate incident.
Three other officers were convicted in February of violating Floyd's civil rights by a federal jury in St. Paul, Minnesota.
In the Locke case, prosecutors last month declined to file charges against the Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot the 22-year-old man or any other officers involved in the no-knock warrant service that led to Locke's death in early February.
An officer shot Locke within a few seconds of entering an apartment after prosecutors said Locke emerged from a couch with a handgun and raised it toward an officer. The officer, and others on the Minneapolis SWAT team, were there serving a warrant in a homicide investigation.
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With a donation of $105, family wins lake house of their dreams, while supporting $1M in grants to help low-income students
LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Omaze, the leading platform that offers the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime prizes to support world-changing charities, together with After-School All-Stars announced the winner of the $4.3 million Dream House in Lake Tahoe. The winner, Stuart B. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL won a 4-bedroom, 7-bath modern rustic home with mountain and lake views. The Omaze donor community's collective efforts supported more than $1 million in grants for After-School All-Stars from CAF America, which will help fund more than 100 free summer camps for low-income students.
"We are so grateful for our longstanding partnership with Omaze, a community that has supported After-School All-Stars (ASAS) by providing approximately $3.5 million in monetary grants for our mission over the years!" said Ben Paul, CEO, After-School All-Stars.
After-School All-Stars provides free, comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. Founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1993, After-School All-Stars helps students and supports working families through free, comprehensive after-school programs in cities across the nation.
"The learning loss and trauma that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic remains an urgent and pressing matter for our students and their communities, so we challenged ourselves to do more. We expanded beyond school walls –– to housing authorities, recreation centers, and more –– to stand in the opportunity gap and meet our students where they are," continued Paul. "Year-round programming has also proved to be a necessity for the community now more than ever before, so we are launching summer camps across 16 chapters nationwide and providing a host of social-emotional support to aid in recovery. This work is not possible without outstanding partners like Omaze. On behalf of the entire ASAS community, thank you."
"After-School All-Stars is an organization that we hold near and dear, having supported millions of dollars in monetary grants to the organization, I am happy that we can help them continue to build programming and provide for underprivileged students across the country," said Matt Pohlson, co-founder & CEO, Omaze. "For us at Omaze, we see this as the ultimate win-win - Stuart and his family get to enjoy the mountain home of their dreams while we're able to enhance the lives of so many because of our generous community."
A video walk-thru of the home is available HERE. A video of the surprise winner announcement is available HERE. Additional high-resolution images are available upon request.
About Omaze
Omaze is an online fundraising platform that offers the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes to support nonprofits around the world. Through the Omaze platform, the Omaze community has raised over $150M to support over 400 charities, driving substantial levels of awareness for their work. Omaze experiences raise funds for Charities Aid Foundation America ("CAF America"), a US-registered, 501(c)(3) public charity, who then grants the donations, minus experience fees and costs, to the nonprofit(s) identified for an applicable experience. To learn more and donate, please visit omaze.com.
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Beijing preps COVID-19 hospital spaces, though new cases low
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing is preparing new hospital facilities to deal with a spike in COVID-19 cases, even though the numbers of new cases remain low. State media reported Tuesday a 1,000-bed hospital built in the northeastern suburbs for the 2003 SARS outbreak has been refurbished in case it’s needed. The number of new cases in the Chinese capital remains steady, however, with another 62 recorded on Monday. Unofficial reports online say thousands of beds have been prepared in a centralized quarantine center. State media has not confirmed those preparations, in what could be an attempt to avoid stoking public fears. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/02/beijing-preps-covid-19-hospital-spaces-though-new-cases-low/ | 2022-05-03T03:47:49Z |
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Law today announced that it has named 43 U.S.-based law firms to its second annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework, the legal industry's first and only standardized, fully transparent methodology to measure law firms' performance in this critical arena. Participation in the second annual DEI Framework was up about 50% from its inaugural year.
Bloomberg Law's DEI Framework was developed in 2021 in collaboration with Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index team, as well as diversity leads at corporations and U.S.-based law firms. Performance was assessed across more than 85 metrics, each associated with one of the framework's six core pillars: demographics, leadership and talent pipeline, recruitment and retention, business innovation and strategy, marketing, and diversity and inclusion in the community. The DEI Framework report, which includes a detailed methodology and a list of the 43 member firms, is available for complimentary download at http://onb-law.com/QXba50K1gaq.
Among the report's key findings:
- 83% of firms say they have a chief diversity officer, and nearly all (91%) have a public statement regarding their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Women make up half (50.8%) of all law firm associates, and just under one-third (29.4%) of partners. Six percent of firm associates and 2.7% of partners are Black, 11.3% of associates and 4.2% of partners are Asian American.
- This year, 70% of firms require diversity in the pool of candidates for management and leadership positions, up from 58% last year.
- There are meaningful differences between firms who made the list of 2022 DEI Framework member firms and those who did not. Among firms who made the list, 54% said practice group leaders have clear diversity and inclusion goals included as part of their annual performance review, while only 10% of non-member firms said their practice group leaders have these goals.
- Additionally, nearly all (97.7%) member firms provide opportunities for attorneys to voluntarily disclose disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression through firm collection procedures, compared to 40% of non-member firms.
"We're pleased to announce the results of our second Bloomberg Law DEI Framework survey and the 43 firms that comprise the list this year," said Joe Breda, president, Bloomberg Law. "DEI continues to be a key factor for general counsel seeking to engage law firms that reflect their values, and Bloomberg Law is proud to bring our industry expertise and strength in data analytics to measure and benchmarks firms' commitments to DEI."
About Bloomberg Law
Bloomberg Law combines the latest in legal technology with workflow tools, comprehensive primary and secondary sources, trusted news, expert analysis, and business intelligence. Our deep expertise and commitment to innovation provide a competitive edge to help improve attorney productivity and efficiency. Bloomberg Law is the only legal research provider to include continuous enhancements to its platform at no cost to existing subscribers. For more information, visit Bloomberg Law.
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FRISCO, Texas, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenfire Bio, LLC announced today that its subsidiary, Green3Bio, and its collaborators at MD Anderson Cancer Center will present an update on the ongoing first-in-human clinical trial of GRN-300 at the upcoming ASCO 2022 Annual Meeting. GRN-300 is a first-in-class, orally bioavailable novel small molecule inhibitor of the Salt Inducible Kinases 2 and 3 (SIK2/SIK3) that is highly expressed in ovarian cancer and has been identified to play a pivotal role in several other cancers. The transition of this emerging biologic pathway and a novel agent into the clinic marks a successful step in the progress of the GRN-300 program. The goal of the clinical study is to determine the recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D), safety/tolerability and the tumor response of GRN-300 as a monotherapy or in combination with paclitaxel in subjects with ovarian cancer.
This study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04711161.
Format: Poster Presentation
Abstract number: TPS5616
Session: Poster Session/Gynecologic Cancer
Time: Saturday, June 4, 2022, 1:15 PM-4:15 PM CDT
Presenter: Siqing Fu, PhD, MD (Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Title: GRN300–001: Phase 1/1b evaluation of the safety, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of GRN-300, a salt-inducible kinase inhibitor, alone and in combination with paclitaxel, in recurrent ovarian, primary peritoneal, and fallopian tube cancers
About Ovarian Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. They estimate that in 2022 there will be about 19,880 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in the United States and that about 12,810 will die of the disease. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there were about 313,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed worldwide in 2020. Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect at an early, more treatable stage; therefore, the current lack of salvage treatment for women, who experience a recurrence, results in a 5-year survival rate of less than 30%.
About GRN-300
GRN-300 (previously ARN3261) is an orally bioavailable first-in-class novel, small molecule, dual inhibitor of the salt-inducible kinases 2 and 3 (SIK2, SIK3). This agent has the potential to overcome chemoresistance based on its mechanism of action (MOA) and synergistic effects with standard of care including chemotherapy, PARP inhibitors, and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). SIK2 is overexpressed in 30% of ovarian cancer specimens suggesting a multifunctional role of SIK2/3 in tumorigenesis. SIK2 and SIK3 are known to play an oncogenic role in other tumor types, including prostate cancer, breast cancer, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and melanoma. Higher levels of expression of SIK2 have been shown to be significantly correlated with poor progression-free survival in patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancers. GRN-300 attenuated tumor growth in several preclinical xenograft ovarian cancer models as a single agent and in combination with paclitaxel. The compound completed the first dose escalation groups without DLT, and preliminary PK analysis indicate dose proportionality.
About Greenfire Bio
Greenfire Bio, LLC is led by a team of experienced biopharma executives, building a diversified portfolio of oncology products through in-licensing, acquisition, partnering and advancing them through clinical proof of concept.
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Ajit Gill, President and CEO of Greenfire Bio at info@greenfirebio.com.
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A monkeypox outbreak continues to grow in countries where the virus isn’t normally found, putting global health officials on high alert.
Now with more than 643 cases of monkeypox in dozens of countries where the virus is not endemic, “the sudden appearance of monkeypox in many countries at the same time suggests there may have been undetected transmission for some time,” World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday.
The virus has been circulating for decades in some places, including parts of West and Central Africa. In early research posted this week, scientists at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Edinburgh described how the genetic pattern they’re seeing suggests that “there has been sustained human to human transmission since at least 2017.”
In that research, genetic sequences showed that the first monkeypox cases in 2022 appear to have descended from an outbreak that resulted in cases in Singapore, Israel, Nigeria and the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2019.
Michael Worobey, an evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Arizona who was not involved in the research, said it suggests that “this outbreak has been going on for a long time, locally,” as in where the virus is endemic. And it means the world has failed to protect those in resource-limited areas where it has been endemic and to control it at its source before it spread globally, he added.
“It’s really a tale of two outbreaks,” Worobey said. “We need to actually turn our attention to where it’s been spreading ... and start caring about that population just as much as we care about what’s going on in all these other countries around the world.”
If research continues to show that the virus has spread more among humans than previously thought — more distant from an animal source, that is — Worobey said one “really good question” is, why wouldn’t the world think monkeypox can be endemic in places beyond West and Central Africa?
‘We don’t even know how long this has been spreading’
Epidemiologist Anne Rimoin has been studying monkeypox for about two decades and has long warned that its spread in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have broader global health implications.
“If monkeypox were to become established in a wildlife reservoir outside Africa, the public health setback would be difficult to reverse,” Rimoin, now a professor of epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, warned in a 2010 article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The latest monkeypox outbreak is proving difficult to predict in part because we haven’t been able to fully trace its origins.
“We don’t even know how long this has been spreading,” Rimoin said. “This could have been spreading silently for a while.
“It’s like we’ve now decided to watch a new series, but we don’t know exactly which episode we’ve landed on. I mean, are we on episode two, or are we on episode four, or are we on episode 10? And how many episodes are in this series? We don’t know.”
Previous human cases of monkeypox weren’t thought to be too far removed from some initial exposure to an infected animal — typically rodents. Once the virus is circulating among these animals, it can continue jumping back into humans who might come into contact with infected squirrels or guinea pigs, for example.
If we continue to see sustained person-to-person transmission in this outbreak, even at low levels, that brings the possibility of a spillover back into animals in nonendemic countries from “an existential threat to a distinct possibility,” Rimoin told CNN. Such a spillover could then allow the virus to remain in an environment, jumping between animals and humans over time.
“Canon has been, monkeypox will burn itself out” after a short chain of human transmission, Rimoin said. However, although our knowledge of the virus goes back decades, it’s now spreading among new places and populations. For epidemiologists, that means keeping an open mind.
“We know a fair amount about this virus, but we don’t know everything about this virus,” she said. “We’re going to have to study this very carefully.”
Too early to tell
WHO officials say the global public health risk is moderate.
“The public health risk could become high if this virus exploits the opportunity to establish itself as a human pathogen and spreads to groups at higher risk of severe disease such as young children and immunosuppressed persons,” according to a WHO risk assessment issued Sunday, which added that “immediate action from countries is required to control further spread among groups at risk, prevent spread to the general population and avert the establishment of monkeypox as a clinical condition and public health problem in currently non-endemic countries.”
In a news briefing last week, an official with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that it’s “too early to tell” whether the virus could become endemic in the United States but that experts remain “hopeful” that won’t happen.
“I think we’re in the very early days of our investigations,” said Dr. Jennifer McQuiston, deputy director of the CDC’s Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology.
McQuiston pointed out that the virus didn’t become endemic after the last monkeypox outbreak in the United States, in 2003, when pet prairie dogs led to dozens of infected people across multiple states.
“We’re hopeful we’ll be able to similarly contain this,” McQuiston said.
The European CDC appeared to agree with McQuiston in its own assessment last week, saying there’s no evidence that the virus established itself in US wildlife after authorities conducted “an aggressive campaign for exposed animals during the 2003 outbreak.”
According to the European agency, “The probability of this spill-over event is very low.”
Still, it wouldn’t be the first virus to take up residence in a US animal population, said Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Before 1999, West Nile virus was unheard-of in the US. Now, it’s the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the country.
“It got seeded into mosquito populations and ... bird populations and was able to establish itself,” Adalja said.
Still, he agrees that this is far from an inevitability with monkeypox because “2003 was a good opportunity for it to happen” — and it didn’t.
Worobey says there are too many unknowns to figure out where this monkeypox outbreak is headed.
“What we’re finding out here, in real time, is that we know very little about what’s going on,” he said, “and I think it’s too early to be giving blanket reassurances.”
A different landscape
It’s not just murky beginnings and silent spread that make this monkeypox outbreak hard to predict.
“It’s just a very different epidemiological landscape,” Rimoin added.
“What we know about monkeypox comes largely from studies in very remote rural communities in Central Africa, where the transmission dynamics are bound to be very different,” she said, especially compared with “high-resource settings in Europe or the US.”
And although a full-fledged pandemic isn’t yet a concern, that doesn’t mean certain groups aren’t at risk, a WHO official said Monday.
“At the moment, we are not concerned of a global pandemic,” said Rosamund Lewis, technical lead for monkeypox at the WHO Health Emergencies Programme.
However, “we are concerned that individuals may acquire this infection through high-risk exposure if they don’t have the information they need to protect themselves,” she said. “And we are concerned that, because the global population is not immune to orthopoxviruses since the end of smallpox eradication, that the virus may attempt to exploit a niche and spread more easily between people.”
Health authorities have warned that, although anyone can get the virus, members of the LGBTQ community appear to have a higher risk of exposure at the moment.
“What we’re seeing now began as a small cluster of cases, and then the investigation rapidly led to discovery of infections in a group of men who have sex with men ... and so we don’t yet know what the source of the actual outbreak is,” Lewis said Tuesday.
“What’s most important now is not to stigmatize,” she said.
A number of other lingering questions could also change our understanding of how well the virus spreads from person to person. For example, it’s unclear how much spread there is when people have minimal symptoms or what effect mutations may have on the virus.
On those points, Adalja said, there’s no reason to be concerned yet.
For one, the fact that doctors are seeing a number of cases with lesions in the groin area — versus more common areas such as the face, hands and feet — suggests to him that close contact with symptomatic people with skin lesions is more likely driving the spread, Adalja said.
And although it’s important to run down any viral mutations we see with monkeypox, this virus mutates relatively slowly because its genome is made of double-stranded DNA, which is more stable than, say, the single-stranded RNA of coronaviruses.
The pace of those mutations seems to have sped up somewhat, Worobey said of the early Edinburgh research. However, the global outbreak probably has far more to do with the virus gaining access to new circles where it’s easy to transmit and not “the relatively small number of mutations that have accumulated since 2017,” he added.
When it comes to whether the virus is currently changing in significant ways, “we don’t have the answer to this. We don’t really know,” Lewis said last week.
“We don’t yet have evidence that there’s mutation in the virus itself. We are beginning to collect that information,” she said. “We will be convening our groups of virologists and other experts who will discuss this very question based on the sequence of the genome of some of the cases that are being detected.”
Meanwhile, health officials around the world continue to track cases and the contacts of those cases to better understand how the virus is spreading — and how to stop it.
“Right now,” Rimoin said, “we have to do everything we can to stop community transmission.”
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Riverside Exits Specialty Ingredients Business Parker Food Group
CLEVELAND, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Riverside Company, a global private equity investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has sold its investment in Parker Food Group (PFG), a leading developer and manufacturer of specialty value-added ingredients for large multi-national and emerging food and beverage brands. The buyer is an investment company of the Investindustrial private equity group.
Founded in 1926 as a manufacturer of speciality ingredients, PFG today is a go-to solutions provider of innovative, specialty ingredients that address critical customer requirements for use in baking, dairy, beverage, confectionary, ready-to-eat, snack and foodservice end markets. Riverside invested in the business in 2017, with a plan to drive growth through investments in infrastructure, people, processes and systems.
"We have enjoyed great success during our partnership with PFG over the past five years and look forward to seeing the company continue to thrive as part of Investindustrial's portfolio," said Riverside Senior Partner, Meranee Phing. "During our ownership, we delivered a highly successful organic growth strategy, built a world-class team, expanded the company's R&D capabilities and broadened its blue-chip customer base."
Shortly after the acquisition, Riverside invested more than $30 million to greenfield a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, increasing capacity by 3 to 4 times. Riverside also helped grow PFG through acquisition, with the 2020 add-on of Creative Food Ingredients adding significant scale and complementary product capabilities.
"Over the past five years, we have developed an enormously successful partnership with Riverside, helping us to deliver exceptional financial results," said PFG's CEO Greg Hodder. "We are now ideally positioned for further growth, with record revenue and opportunity pipeline across customers, end markets and channels. The recent brownfield of a newly acquired facility in Missouri will also help us to expand capacity for continued double-digit growth."
The successful investment in PFG is another example of Riverside's dedication to its industry specializations, with PFG at the cross-section of Riverside's Consumer Products & Services and Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution Specializations. PFG also benefitted from Riverside's Specialty Ingredients, Flavors & Fragrances Advisory Board as well as the expertise of Senior Advisor Richard Lan. Since 1988, the firm has invested in more than 140 consumer companies and more than 260 specialty manufacturing and value-added distribution companies globally across a wide range of categories and end markets. Working closely with management, Riverside fosters growth through a focused approach that pairs deep industry expertise along with the firm's expansive global resources.
Working alongside Phing on the exit for Riverside were Principal Harrison Petts, Senior Associate Scott Henderson, Senior Associate Lukas Sontich, Operating Partner Ronald Krassin and Operating Finance Executive Rob Carraway. Senior Partner Anne Hayes led the capital market initiatives throughout the investment period.
Houlihan Lokey, William Blair, Jones Day, KPMG, and Deloitte advised Riverside and PFG on this transaction.
The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on investing in growing businesses valued at up to $400 million. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 870 investments. The firm's international private equity and structured capital portfolios include more than 130 companies.
Contact:
Keith Davisson
Managing Director, Global Marketing & Communications
The Riverside Company
216.535.1777
kdavisson@riversidecompany.com
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Third Generation Brightlane™ Switch Advances Software-Defined Vehicles with Comprehensive Data Security and Safety Features
SANTA CLARA, Calif. and MUNICH, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) today introduced its third generation Marvell® Brightlane™ Ethernet Switch, the industry's most advanced automotive secure managed switch, and the first with lockstep dual-core Arm processing redundancy to enable high-reliability for mission-critical applications that support vehicle safety and performance. As the leading digital framework for next-generation Ethernet-based zonal architectures, the new automotive switch also includes a suite of advanced security and networking features, along with increased bandwidth and port counts as compared to the previous generation.
The third generation Brightlane Ethernet Switch is a high-performance, fully integrated design that incorporates IEEE 802.1AE-2018-compliant Media Access Control security (MACsec) protocols and an embedded Hardware Security Module (eHSM) for software authentication and data encryption. It also integrates 10Base-T1S capabilities into an automotive Ethernet switch for the first time, along with 100/1000Base-T1 PHYs, 2.5G/10G SerDes and PCIe Gen3 ports, reducing the number of components and security threat surfaces. In addition, the Brightlane Ethernet Switch supports the latest Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) standards to reduce latency and ensure quality of service (QoS) for essential vehicular connectivity, including the IEEE 802.1CB standard for data redundancy.
"The move to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) is a rapidly emerging megatrend in the automotive industry because software-centric architectures not only will enable over-the-air software updates for existing in-vehicle systems, but they will make possible entirely new aftermarket services and applications to continuously improve safety and driving experiences over time," said Ian Riches, vice president for the Global Automotive Practice, Strategy Analytics. "As a result, security and safety is foundational to these networks, and Marvell's new secure managed Ethernet switch integrates all the essential elements to drive the SDV revolution forward."
"As the newest Brightlane Ethernet switch in our portfolio, this innovative design is targeted at the core need to ensure the security of next-generation in-vehicle networks and the data they carry," said Mike Yeager, vice president and general manager, Automotive Business Unit, Marvell. "Our end-to-end optimization for software-defined, zonal architectures, advanced security, increased bandwidth and PHY integration is driving design win momentum for Marvell's Ethernet products among top auto manufacturers and OEM partners."
The new Brightlane Ethernet Switch is designed to meet the requirements of the ISO 26262 ASIL-B safety standard and comes in two versions: The 88Q5152/51 version is a nine-port design, while the 88Q5192 version is a 16-port design. The third generation Brightlane Ethernet Switch is part of Marvell's complete portfolio of automotive Brightlane Ethernet switches, PHY transceivers and bridges, which support speeds from 100Mbps to 10Gbps and feature the enhanced safety and security features required for today's and tomorrow's in-vehicle networks. For more information, please visit the Brightlane product page.
Availability
The Brightlane Ethernet Switch is currently sampling with volume production scheduled for later this year.
About Marvell
To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we're building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better.
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Jaguars trying to become 1st to nail back-to-back top picks
By MARK LONG
AP Pro Football Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville is the fourth franchise in the modern NFL era with the top draft pick in consecutive years. The Jaguars are looking to become the first to be able to say they nailed both selections. One year after taking Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars will open the NFL draft on Thursday night with eyes on Michigan pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, Georgia’s Travon Walker or a pair of offensive tackles. The AP takes a look at how other NFL teams with back-to-back No. 1 selections — Tampa Bay, Cincinnati and Cleveland — fared previously. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/23/jaguars-trying-to-become-1st-to-nail-back-to-back-top-picks/ | 2022-04-23T19:34:22Z |
Which nail polish remover is best?
While a lot of attention is paid to the nail polish we wear, an often overlooked part of nail care is nail polish remover. Gone are the days when the only option was the plain drugstore variety. Whether you have nails that split easily or use glitter-heavy polishes that are tough to get off, the remover options are plentiful.
If you’re looking for a nail-friendly polish remover that does all the heavy removal you need, Priti NYC Soy Nail Polish Remover is the top choice.
What to know before you buy nail polish remover
The kind of nail polish you like to wear
If you often choose harder-to-remove polishes, such as glitters and metallics, or you like adding stencils and stickers to your nails, your average drugstore polish remover may not do the trick — at least not without a lot of rubbing. On the other hand, if you’re concerned with the health of your nails, look for a nail polish remover that’s gentle and contains natural ingredients and moisturizers, such as vitamin E, lanolin or other moisturizers.
Your sensitivity to smells
Nail polish removers of old were notoriously strong-smelling, and any that contain acetone still have a pungent odor. If you’re sensitive to smells and don’t need to remove glitters and gels, consider a more natural, cleaner-smelling alternative, such as a soy-based product.
The nail polish removal method you prefer
While the tried-and-true remover on a cotton pad method works well, it’s not the only one. If you enjoy the salon experience of putting your finger inside a remover-filled pot to have it magically emerge sans polish, you can replicate that at home with a nail polish remover pot. If you need to remove nail polish on the go, consider remover pads.
What to look for in a quality nail polish remover
Acetone content
The main ingredient in many nail polish removers continues to be acetone, which is that pungently scented but effective ingredient. If you have stubborn polish to remove, you can find removers that are up to 100% acetone, although 98% is more common. The average drugstore remover is 30%-60% acetone unless you opt for an acetone-free remover.
Moisturizing ingredients
If your nails tend to be on the dry side, or if they have a tendency to chip or break, a moisturizing ingredient in your remover may guard against drying out. Look for a remover with ingredients like vitamin E, aloe or lanolin.
Scented or unscented
If you’re sensitive to smells, you may want to look for an unscented nail polish remover. Keep in mind, however, that unscented doesn’t mean that it has no scent. It simply means no additional fragrance is added. Some people prefer a scented remover that leaves behind a pleasant floral aroma to mask some of the more chemical odors.
How much you can expect to spend on nail polish remover
A standard drugstore remover costs around $8, and a prestige brand with special ingredients costs around $20.
Nail polish remover FAQ
What is the active ingredient in nail polish remover?
A. Most removers work due to acetone, a potent solvent that wipes away most nail polishes easily. Even more natural removers contain acetone, which they may call propanone to stay away from the better-known term for it. If you’re looking for a non-acetone polish remover, look for one with ethyl acetate or methyl ethyl ketone, which have a similar effect, although it may take more elbow grease to achieve it.
Is acetone bad for you?
A. Acetone is safe when applied externally, despite its strong smell. It can be drying to the nail bed, though, which is why it is a good idea to look for one with moisturizing ingredients or to moisturize after removing your nail polish. You should use it in a well-ventilated area and absolutely never swallow it. Keep it away from kids and pets.
What are some moisturizing ingredients to look for in nail polish remover?
A. If you’re using an acetone-based remover, look for oils like grapefruit seed oil, argan oil, almond oil or sesame seed oil, all of which help counterbalance the harsh effect acetone can have on nails. Otherwise, seek out a remover formulated with natural ingredients.
What’s the best nail polish remover to buy?
Top nail polish remover
Priti NYC Soy Nail Polish Remover
What you need to know: This gentle, fully biodegradable remover is easy on nails.
What you’ll love: The active ingredients, methyl soyate and dimethyl adipate, are “derived from farm crops,” according to the company, and are natural and not harmful to your nails or to the Earth.
What you should consider: The gentleness means you’ll need to use a little more effort to get off the toughest nail polishes. You may go through more than you would if you were using an acetone-based product.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top nail polish remover for the money
Cutex Nourishing Nail Polish Remover
What you need to know: This drugstore standby has been around for over 100 years for a reason: it works.
What you’ll love: The nourishing formulation of this old favorite includes apricot kernel oil and vitamin E for a moisturizing feel without sacrificing effectiveness.
What you should consider: As with all acetone polish removers, this has a strong smell, and it’s coupled with an apricot scent that’s added to mask it. Use it in a well-ventilated room.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Zoya Remove+ Nail Polish Remover
What you need to know: This cult favorite smells better than most and is effective.
What you’ll love: The big draw with this remover is the pump top, which is reminiscent of the nail salon experience. Dispense just enough by a gentle pump of the top, and save yourself from the two-handed job of tipping the bottle over onto your cotton pad.
What you should consider: This contains acetone, albeit labeled propanone.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
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BEIJING (AP) — The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities.
Shanghai has taken the brunt of the rise, with another 26,087 cases announced on Monday, only 914 of which showed symptoms. The city of 26 million is under a tight lockdown, with many residents confined to their homes for up to three weeks and concerns growing over the effect on the economy of China’s largest city.
The financial hub has seen international events canceled because of the crackdown, and local football club Shanghai Port has been forced to withdraw from the Asian Champions League because travel restrictions prevented it from attending games in Thailand.
No such lockdown has yet been announced for Guangzhou, a metropolis of 18 million northwest of Hong Kong that is home to many top companies and China’s busiest airport. Just 27 cases were reported in the city on Monday.
However, primary and middle schools have been switched to online after an initial 23 local infections were detected last week. An exhibition center was being converted into a makeshift hospital after authorities said earlier they would begin citywide mass testing.
Only citizens with a “definite need” to leave Guangzhou can do so, and only if they test negative for the virus within 48 hours of departure, city spokesperson Chen Bin said in a social media announcement.
China has stuck to its “zero-COVID” strategy of handling outbreaks with strict isolation and mass testing, despite complaints in Shanghai over shortages of food and medical services.
China’s government and the entirely state-controlled media are growing increasingly defensive about complaints over the COVID-19 prevention measures, censoring content online and rebuking foreign critics.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Sunday said China had “lodged solemn representations with the U.S.” after the State Department advised Americans to reconsider traveling to China due to “arbitrary enforcement” of local laws and COVID-19 restrictions, particularly in Hong Kong, Jilin province and Shanghai. U.S. officials cited a risk of “parents and children being separated.”
China was “strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to the U.S. side’s groundless accusation against China’s epidemic response,” Zhao said.
Despite that, and indications the hardline policy is being dictated by head of the ruling Communist Party Xi Jinping, China has rejected any notion that its response is political in nature. Xi has demanded social stability above all else in the runup to a key party congress later this year at which he is expected to bestow on himself an unprecedented third-term as party leader.
The English-language China Daily acknowledged that Shanghai’s measures are “far from perfect,” and pointed to the firing last week of three local officials for failing in their duties. But it said that shouldn’t become an “excuse to politicize the event and blame China.”
Zhao issued a further defense of China’s virus controls on Monday, saying they have “proven to be effective and in line with its national conditions and needs, and have made an important contribution to the global fight against the epidemic.”
Shanghai has brought in thousands of additional health workers from other cities, provinces and the military. Despite the large number of cases, no new deaths have been reported in the Shanghai wave, possibly because the omicron variant is less deadly than older variants.
City authorities also say they have secured daily supplies for residents, following complaints about deliveries of food and other necessities.
Residents have resorted to group buying of groceries because they are not allowed to leave their buildings, with only partial success in obtaining needed items.
Officials say they will begin relaxing restrictions beginning with areas where no new infections have been detected for two weeks. Residents will be allowed to move around their districts while remaining socially distanced.
A second category will be allowed to move around their neighborhoods, while others will remain isolated in their homes.
Chinese club Shanghai Port has been forced by the city’s COVID-19 lockdown to withdraw from the Asian Champions League, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said Monday.
Due to travel restrictions in the city, Port was unable to make the trip to Thailand for six Group J games.
Its first game was scheduled on Saturday against Vissel Kobe of Japan.
“The AFC acknowledged the travel restrictions faced by Shanghai Port FC as a result of the recent lockdown measures enforced in Shanghai,” the AFC said in a statement.
The capital, Beijing, has seen relatively few restrictions, although the Erjiefang neighborhood including the famed 798 art district has been cordoned off and classified as high risk after eight infections were reported there over the past two weeks.
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BEIJING, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jianpu Technology Inc. ("Jianpu," or the "Company") (NYSE: JT), a leading independent open platform for the discovery and recommendation of financial products in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Operational and Financial Highlights:
- The credit card volume and number of domestic loan applications for recommendation services respectively increased by 28.6% to approximately 0.9 million and 77.3% to approximately 3.9 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period of 2021. As a result, total revenues from recommendation services for the first quarter of 2022 increased by 35.6% to RMB144.1 million (US$22.7 million) from RMB106.3 million in the same period of 2021.
- Revenues from big data and system-based risk management services decreased by 24.9% to RMB20.2 million (US$3.2 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB26.9 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in the number of overseas paying customers.
- Revenues from advertising and marketing services and other services increased by 248.4% to RMB43.2 million (US$6.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB12.4 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to the growth of insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
- Loss from operations was RMB54.6 million (US$8.6 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB67.1 million in the same period of 2021. Operating loss margin was 26.3% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 46.1% in the same period of 2021. The decrease in loss from operations was mainly attributable to an increase in revenue and a decrease in operating expenses resulting from efficiency improvements and cost optimization.
- Net loss was RMB53.0 million (US$8.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB51.3 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss margin was 25.6% in the first quarter of 2022 compared with 35.3% in the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP adjusted net loss1 was RMB50.7 million (US$8.0 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with Non-GAAP adjusted net loss1 of RMB49.4 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin1 was 24.4% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 33.9% in the same period of 2021.
Mr. David Ye, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jianpu, commented, "We have delivered another strong quarter of growth with total revenues up 42.6% year-over-year despite the challenging macro environment and the resurgence of COVID-19 in China. We concluded the quarter with a more diversified and balanced revenue structure, thanks to the growing revenue contribution from our new business initiatives that continued the success in deploying our omni-channel marketing solutions towards non-financial services categories. With the recovery of our business, we also see greater economies of scale with a clear trend of improvements in operational efficiency. We have also further enhanced our capabilities to enable the digital transformation of the financial industry and other industries, demonstrated by our channel expansion and integration to target a more diversified user base and our increasing strategic cooperations with ecosystem partners."
"Despite the ongoing uncertainties around the ongoing COVID-related lockdowns in China, we continue to be encouraged by broader policy support and remain very confident about the future development of the digital economy and the opportunities it brings us. We will continue our efforts to empower financial institutions' digital transformation and support the development of China's digital economy. We believe the groundwork we have laid and our investments in digital transformation solutions will ultimately deliver greater value to the Company and its shareholders," concluded Mr. Ye.
"Our first-quarter results reflect our persistent efforts in business development and disciplined cost control. Our revenues from recommendation services increased by 35.6% year-over-year, and revenues from advertising, marketing services and other services was up 248.4% year-over-year. We also further optimized our cost structure and improved the productivity of our businesses. As a result, our operating losses decreased by 18.6% year-over-year, and net loss margin further improved by 9.7 percentage points and Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin1 improved by 9.5 percentage points compared with the same period in 2021. We will continue to implement our cost optimization measures and strive a balance between growth and efficiency," said Oscar Chen, Chief Financial Officer of Jianpu.
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2022 increased by 42.6% to RMB207.6 million (US$32.7 million) from RMB145.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Total revenues from recommendation services increased by 35.6% to RMB144.1 million (US$22.7 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB106.3 million in the same period of 2021.
Revenues from recommendation services for credit cards increased by 24.8% to RMB97.6 million (US$15.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB78.2 million in the same period of 2021. Credit card volumes in the first quarter of 2022 and 2021 were approximately 0.9 million and 0.7 million, respectively. The average fee per credit card increased to RMB110.0 (US$17.4) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB109.8 in the same period of 2021.
Revenues from recommendation services for loans increased by 65.8% to RMB46.6 million (US$7.3 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB28.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of loan applications on the Company's platform. The number of domestic loan applications on the Company's platform was approximately 3.9 million in the first quarter of 2022, representing a 77.3% increase from that in the same period of 2021. The average fee per domestic loan application increased to RMB11.6 (US$1.8) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB11.2 in the same period of 2021. The recommendation revenue of loans generated from overseas markets accounted for 2.4% of total loan recommendation revenues in the first quarter of 2022, less than such contribution percentage in the same period of 2021.
Revenues from big data and system-based risk management services decreased by 24.9% to RMB20.2 million (US$3.2 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB26.9 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in the number of overseas paying customers in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period in 2021.
Revenues from advertising and marketing services and other services increased by 248.4% to RMB43.2 million (US$6.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB12.4 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the growth of the Company's insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
Cost of promotion and acquisition2 increased by 63.2% to RMB149.5 million (US$23.6 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB91.6 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was in line with the growth of the Company's revenues from recommendation services and advertising and marketing services and other services.
Cost of operation increased by 8.8% to RMB18.5 million (US$2.9 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB17.0 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in software development and maintenance costs and data acquisition costs related to the big data and system-based risk management services, partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 8.6% to RMB33.9 million (US$5.3 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB37.1 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in payroll expenses, partially offset by an increase in call center outsourcing expenses.
Research and development expenses decreased by 19.2% to RMB29.8 million (US$4.7 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB36.9 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in payroll expenses resulting from the Company's continued efforts in cost optimization.
General and administrative expenses slightly increased by 1.3% to RMB30.5 million (US$4.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB30.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to an increase in credit loss and payroll expenses, partially offset by a decrease in professional fees.
Loss from operations was RMB54.6 million (US$8.6 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB67.1 million in the same period of 2021. Operating loss margin was 26.3% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 46.1% in the same period of 2021. The decrease in operating loss was mainly attributable to an increase in revenues and a decrease in operating expenses resulting from efficiency improvements and cost optimization.
Others, net decreased by 83.2% to RMB2.8 million (US$0.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022 from RMB16.7 million in the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to the realized investment gain of RMB14.7 million from the Company's investment in Conflux Global, a decentralized applications blockchain solution provider, in the same period of 2021. There is no such gain in the first quarter of 2022.
Net loss was RMB53.0 million (US$8.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022 compared with RMB51.3 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss margin was 25.6% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 35.3% in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss1 , which excluded share-based compensation expenses from net loss, was RMB50.7 million (US$8.0 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB49.4 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin1 was 24.4% in the first quarter of 2022, compared with 33.9% in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA3, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, depreciation and amortization, net interest expenses and income tax benefits from net loss, for the first quarter of 2022 was a loss of RMB48.1 million (US$7.6 million), compared with a loss of RMB45.1 million in the same period of 2021.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, restricted cash and time deposits and short-term investment of RMB685.8 million (US$108.2 million), and working capital of approximately RMB372.3 million (US$58.7 million). Compared to those as of December 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, restricted cash and time deposits and short-term investment decreased by RMB77.0 million, which was primarily attributable to an increase in net cash used in operating activities.
Subsequent Event
In June 2022, the Company, upon the approval of its Board of Directors, entered into a series of agreements with other minority shareholders of Databook Tech Ltd. ("Databook"). Databook is a subsidiary of the Company and the investment holding company of its subsidiaries and variable interest entity (collectively as "Databook Group"). The business of Databook had been suspended since late 2019. Databook proposed a cash distribution to its shareholders, through which the Company expects to receive a portion of the cash distribution proportionate to its equity interest in Databook. Databook also proposed to issue additional shares to one minority shareholder and change the Company's board seat in Databook to one director. The Company will consequently become a minority shareholder of Databook and no longer have control over the Databook Group after the aforementioned cash distribution, issuance of additional shares and change to the board composition, which are expected to be completed in fiscal year 2022.
Conference Call
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on June 17, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on June 17, 2022).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Participants should dial-in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "Jianpu Technology Inc."
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.jianpu.ai.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call until June 24, 2022, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
About Jianpu Technology Inc.
Jianpu Technology Inc. is a leading independent open platform for the discovery and recommendation of financial products in China. The Company connects users with financial service providers in a convenient, efficient, and secure way. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Jianpu provides users with customized search results and recommendations tailored to each user's particular financial needs and profile. The Company also enables financial service providers with sales and marketing solutions to reach and serve their target customers more effectively through integrated channels and enhance their competitiveness by providing them with tailored data, risk management services and solutions. The Company is committed to maintaining an independent open platform, which allows it to serve the needs of users and financial service providers impartially. For more information, please visit http://ir.jianpu.ai.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income, each a Non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.
The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of the expenses and gains that the Company includes in (loss)/income from operations and net (loss)/income. The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to net (loss)/income or any other measure of performance or as indicators of the Company's operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review the historical Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company's data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA before share-based compensation expenses. EBITDA represents net (loss)/income before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.
Adjusted net (loss)/income represents net (loss)/income before share-based compensation expenses.
For more information on this Non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP results" set forth at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the Company's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its solutions and services; the Company's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with users, financial service providers and other parties it collaborates with; trends, competition and regulatory policies relating to the industries the Company operates in; general economic and business conditions globally and in China; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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Buttigieg warns airlines to help travelers or face new rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has warned airlines that his department could draft new rules around passenger rights if the carriers don’t give more help to travelers trapped by flight cancellations and delays.
Buttigieg is asking airline CEOs to, at a minimum, provide lodging for passengers stranded overnight at an airport and give out meal vouchers for delays of three hours or longer when the disruption is caused by something in the airline’s control.
The Transportation Department on Friday released a copy of the letters, which it said were sent to CEOs of the major U.S. airlines, their regional affiliates, and budget carriers.
A spokeswoman for Airlines for America, a trade group whose members include American, United, Delta and Southwest, said airlines “strive to provide the highest level of customer service.” She said the airlines are committed to overcoming challenges including a tight labor market.
Buttigieg’s agency recently proposed rules around refunds for passengers whose flights are canceled or rescheduled. He told the CEOs the department is considering additional rules “that would further expand the rights of airline passengers who experience disruptions.”
Buttigieg has been sparring with the airlines since late spring over high numbers of canceled and delayed flights. In his latest salvo, he told airline CEOs he appreciates that airlines have stepped up hiring and trimmed schedules to better match the number of flights they can handle.
“Still, the level of disruption Americans have experienced this summer is unacceptable,” he wrote.
So far this year, airlines have canceled about 146,000 flights, or 2.6%, and nearly 1.3 million flights have been delayed, according to tracking service FlightAware. The rate of cancellations is up about one-third from the same period in 2019, before the pandemic, and the rate of delays is up nearly one-fourth.
Federal officials have blamed many of the disruptions on understaffing at airlines, which encouraged employees to quit after the pandemic started. The airlines have countered by blaming staffing problems at the Federal Aviation Administration, which hires air traffic controllers.
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Lake Belton had five competitors advance through the Class 4A Region III tournament and on to the UIL Tennis State Championships.
The top two regional finishers in singles, doubles and mixed doubles qualified for the state tournament April 26-27 in San Antonio, and Lake Belton posted runner-up finishes in all three.
Brodie Reed advanced in boys singles, Sam Rahm and Caden Marshall made it through in boys doubles, and Cole Wieters and Jillian Webb qualified in mixed doubles. | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_1bbd66b2-bba0-11ec-849d-bf51109ea33c.html | 2022-04-14T05:14:47Z |
Supports E-Commerce Merchants' Expansion into International Market
SHANGHAI, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J&T Express ("J&T"), an international express logistics company, announces today that its international logistics arm J&T International has recently launched "J&T One Packet" service. By leveraging its advantages of all-encompassing cross-border resources, J&T International aims to provide cross-border small parcel delivery service at favorable prices with reliability and efficiency to domestic customers who send parcels from Chinese Mainland to Europe and North America.
As the international logistics arm of J&T Express, J&T International relies on J&T Express' abundant global logistics resources and strong business network. Its business, covering about 100 countries and regions around the world, includes cross-border small parcels, international freight forwarding, international warehousing solutions, supporting multiple transportation methods including air, sea and ground shipping. J&T International also leverages the advantages of its self-clearance service, self-built warehousing and self-owned terminals to provide customized logistics solutions for all customers.
The launch of " J&T One Packet " provides an economical option for sending small parcels to Europe and North America, which helps to address sellers' concern over costs effectiveness and improves their overall margin. This service will provide merchants of 3C products, accessories and small commodities the most cost-effective solution. In terms of delivery speed, from pickup to receipt, J&T Tracking tracks the whole process, and it takes 7-15 working days to arrive by air.
Charles Hou, Group Vice President of J&T Express, said: "Since our establishment seven years ago, J&T Express has seen rapid development of its cross-border business from international warehousing to cross-border small parcels, apart from the local express networks in 13 countries across the world. Coupled with global trade, especially cross-border e-commerce development, we constantly upgrade products and businesses to maximize value for our customers, and I believe by doing so, it will lay a strong foundation for the company's sustainable and rapid growth."
According to Jason Yang, president of J&T International, as the scale of global cross-border e-commerce continues to expand, J&T International will leverage J&T Express' existing logistics resources to continue invest in global logistics infrastructure and build its underlying business strength. This will help provide cross-border sellers with customized, all-encompassing products and services and facilitate the rapid growth of cross-border business sectors.
In addition to the continuous upgrade of the cross-border small parcel business, in terms of freight forwarding, J&T International has established an air-sea network to accelerate global logistics interconnection thanks to its direct collaboration with airlines and shipping companies. Meanwhile, the powerful combination of self-clearance, self-built overseas warehousing and self-owned terminal delivery has provided J&T International necessary catalyst for the development of cross-border B2C and B2B businesses.
With the rapid development of cross-border business and steady expansion of international network, J&T Express has been actively consolidating its leadership in Southeast Asia market by constantly upgrading its express delivery network and services. The company invested RM 600 million ($136 million) to acquire a land in Malaysia in May this year and announced the expansion of two sorting centres in Indonesia last month to meet growing local business demand and improve working environment for employees. Looking ahead, J&T will remain committed to "Connect the World with Greater Efficiency and Bring Logistical Benefits to All", while promoting the healthy development of the logistics industry and contributing to the local communities we operate in.
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About J&T Express
J&T Express is a global logistics service provider with leading express delivery businesses in Southeast Asia and China, the largest and fastest-growing market in the world. Founded in 2015, J&T Express' network spans thirteen countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Mexico, Brazil and Egypt. Adhering to its "customer-oriented and efficiency-based" mission, J&T Express is committed to providing customers with integrated logistics solutions through intelligent infrastructure and digital logistics network, as part of its global strategy to connect the world with greater efficiency and bring logistical benefits to all.
About J&T International
J&T International is the international logistics arm of J&T Brand. With J&T Express' abundant global logistics resources and strong business network, J&T International's services cover about 100 countries and regions around the world, including cross-border small parcels, international line-haul transportation, international warehousing solutions. Supporting multiple transportation methods including air, sea and ground shipping, J&T International is committed to providing customized logistics solutions for all customers.
J&T Express Website: www.jtexpress.com
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TOKYO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Japanese government publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." New articles published in late June are outlined below.
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- Toward TICAD VIII: Raising Awareness of the Africa-Japan Link
Japanese singer MISIA, the honorary ambassador for the last Tokyo International
Conference on African Development (TICAD), talks about her aid work.
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- Japan-Tunisia Academic Exchanges Sow Seeds of Business
At a technology park in Tunisia opened with Japan's support, joint research
into bioresources is creating added value.
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- Coolness and Sweetness of Japanese Summer
The secret to enjoying summer in Japan such as elegant green curtains of
morning glory and summer treats like juicy white peaches.
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- Sado Island Gold Mines: A Precious Heritage for Japan and the World
With outstanding universal value, Sado Island Gold Mines are anticipated to be
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- Integrated Innovation Strategy 2022: Making Great Strides Toward Society 5.0
The three pillars of Japan's strategy to achieve economic growth and solve
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Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged
through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the
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[ Ledger ] Market x BRICK to mint 10,000 unique NFTs on the world's first-ever secure mint and distribution platform
[ L ] Market is home to exclusive NFT drops from leading influential brands and artists
PARIS and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ledger, the world's leading and most secure platform for crypto and Web3, today announced the limited edition [ Ledger ] Market x BRICK NFT. BRICK will be the first ever partner NFT to drop on [ L ] Market, the world's first-ever secure mint and distribution platform for curated NFT drops from influential and leading cultural brands and artists. Following the success of Ledger's Genesis Pass NFT drop last month, which minted out 10,000 Genesis passes within 24 hours, the BRICK NFT is limited to 10,000 unique assets, minting in early September.
PREMINT registration is open now for Genesis Pass holders here, and for non-Genesis Pass holders here. A list of all communities partnering with BRICK offering allowlists spots can be found at BRICK's Twitter.
Created by Lee Spielman and Garrett Stevenson, founders of the influential streetwear brand Babylon LA and members of the band Trash Talk, BRICK will be a hybrid space in Los Angeles featuring a music venue in the evenings and a community-run creative space during the day. From live shows, to music lessons with some of the best artists in the world, to screen printing workshops, to financial literacy and crypto security classes by Ledger, BRICK will serve as an artistic and educational hub for communities. BRICK will host a blow-out concert once a month, each with a unique "tour t-shirt" and poster designed in collaboration with famous graphic artists.
Ledger and BRICK today premiered two trailers explaining the BRICK origin and story. The BRICK origin trailer, available now here, features cameos from rapper Ty Dolla $ign, The Hundreds and Adam Bomb Squad founder Bobby Hundreds, and pro skater Ishod Wair. The cartoon story of BRICK, available now here, features the voices of actor Blake Anderson, rapper Danny Brown, and actor Lionel Boyce. BRICK NFT art was designed by renowned graffiti artist Remio along with artists Petty Crimes and Keenan Shurr.
"BRICK is hyped to partner with Ledger Marketplace for our first release," said Lee Spielman. "When it comes to style, taste & curation Ledger has proven to be a cut above the rest while navigating through the Web3 space. Ledger's ethos align with BRICK from a cultural standpoint when it comes to building community driven spaces that provide tools & knowledge to the youth. With that being said we can't wait to see what the future brings on with this new partnership."
Announced in June at Ledger Op3n, [ L ] Market launched last month with the initial drop of the Genesis Pass NFT which allows owners to redeem a limited edition Ledger Black-on-Black Nano X and have access to future drops. More than 150,000 people signed up for [ L] Market.
Holders of the BRICK NFT will get voting rights on programming at the venue as well as unlimited free entry to shows and workshops with a guest for each event. Holders who are not local to Los Angeles will have access to programming through the land BRICK buys in the metaverse, at which it will stream all concerts and classes. Digital merch and tour posters will also be airdropped to holders with each new show. Brick is secured by Ledger Enterprise Create, a key technology suite to enable the secure minting, distribution and storage of NFTs.
[ L ] Market brings Ledger's world-class security to the NFT marketplace space, one that has seen increasing instances of hacks and scams. According to the US Federal Trade Commission, since 2021, $1 billion has been stolen from 46,000 users via non-secure NFT ownership. Ledger maintains the largest and most secure market share of any crypto wallet, currently securing more than 20 percent of the world's crypto and digital assets in more than 5 million wallets sold.
"We couldn't be more proud to work with Brick for our debut drop on [ L ] Market," said Sebastien Badault, VP of Metaverse at Ledger. "Brick represents the intersection of so many different cultures, created by true creative visionaries in Lee and Garrett. [ L ] Market allows creators like Lee and Garrett, and brands like Brick, to truly take ownership of NFTs, including securely minting, distributing, and storing. We look forward to Brick's secure mint building a community, and we can't wait to see that community come together in LA."
Additional [ L] Market launch partners include Tag Heuer of LVMH, and leading NFT projects RTFKT and DeadFellaz, among others. Additional drops are scheduled in the coming months. By developing a thoughtfully curated portfolio of premier NFT partners, [ L] Market is better able to solve the challenge many other marketplaces have faced – an array of unwanted digital assets. To date, 98.2 percent of OpenSea's NFTs have never received a bid.
[ L ] Market can be accessed through Ledger Live, the fully-secured Ledger environment in which users can mint upcoming drops through the use of clear signing - the safest and most reliable method to acquire digital assets. All [ Ledger ] Market projects are secured by Ledger Enterprise Create, a key technology suite to enable the world's biggest brands to scale their Web3 operations. Ledger Enterprise Create is fully integrated with Market to provide end-to-end security from the creation process, to distribution to customers.
Ledger already secures many of the most valuable digital assets in the world – 45 out of 100 top transactions on OpenSea, and 40 percent of Bored Apes. Now available in over nine languages and shipping worldwide, Ledger's mission is more important today than ever, giving users and creatives the most secure tools across Web3 in an environment where users increasingly face challenges using Web2 technology to protect Web3 value. Watch the explainer of [ L ] Market here. Learn more at market.ledger.com.
About Ledger
Founded in Paris in 2014, LEDGER is a global platform for digital assets and Web 3. Ledger is already the world leader in Critical Digital Asset security and utility. With more than 5M devices sold to consumers in 200 countries and 10+ languages, 100+ financial institutions and brands as customers, 20% of the world's crypto assets are secured, plus services supporting trading, buying, spending, earning, and NFTs. LEDGER's products include: Nano S Plus, Nano X hardware wallets, LEDGER Live companion app, [ LEDGER ] Market, the world's first secure-minting and first-sale distribution platform, and Ledger Enterprise. With its ease of use, LEDGER allows a user to begin investing in digital assets and ultimately, achieve financial freedom in a safe and stress-free environment.
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HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition"), a multi-national epigenetics company, has appointed Diagnostic Oncology CRO, LLC ("DXOCRO") to undertake development and clinical validation studies for its Nu.Q® product portfolio in the United States.
DXOCRO will conduct large-scale finding studies across multiple sites in the U.S. using Volition's Nu.Q® NETs and Nu.Q® Cancer tests to determine clinical utility in sepsis and cancer. Volition anticipates that subsequent studies will investigate the chosen intended use claims of the tests, with the objective to gain clearance, authorization, or approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") and allow the tests to be marketed in the U.S.
Sharon Ballesteros, U.S. Head of Quality and Development Process at Volition, said: "DXOCRO is a leading contract research organization specializing in the commercialization of diagnostic biomarker technologies. They are an ideal partner for us as we develop our FDA strategy in the United States.
"DXOCRO will spearhead both our clinical product development and our regulatory program in the United States, and seek to establish clinical utility for our Nu.Q® products. Through multi-site development studies, they will help us demonstrate how our Nucleosomics™ technology can directly benefit patients and support our application to the FDA's Breakthrough Devices Program and a Pre-submission anticipated in 2023."
Thomas Soriano, President and Chief Executive of DXOCRO, said: "We're delighted to be working with Volition, providing support and acting as the company's regulatory and clinical affairs team in the U.S. Volition's technology has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes in those diagnosed with sepsis or cancer. Through the conduct of Volition's clinical validation studies, we hope to validate a broad range of potential Nu.Q® products and support Volition's U.S. commercialization strategy."
Volition is developing simple, easy-to-use, cost-effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including cancer in both humans and animals. For more information about Volition's Nu.Q® technology go to: www.volition.com
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential to not only prolong the life of patients but also improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics™, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid - an indication that disease is present. Volition is primarily focused on human diagnostics and monitoring but also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics and monitoring.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in Belgium, with an innovation laboratory and office in the U.S. and additional offices in London and Singapore.
The contents found at Volition's website address are not incorporated by reference into this document and should not be considered part of this document. The address for Volition's website is included in this document as an inactive textual reference only.
About DXOCRO
Diagnostic Oncology CRO, LLC ("DXOCRO") has been engaged in providing professional services to biotechnology, therapeutic, medical device, and in vitro diagnostic ("IVD") medical device developers and manufacturers, as well as users of such devices such as laboratories since 1997. DXOCRO provides assistance with tactical and strategic issues related to marketing claims, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements, including the design and conduct of clinical studies and trials to developers, manufacturers and users of medical diagnostic devices. DXOCRO's laboratory also provides testing services for novel and existing IVD's. DXOCRO has participated in more than 150 successful 510(k) clearances, de novo authorizations, pre-market approvals, and emergency use authorizations granted by the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). DXOCRO is located in Oxford, Connecticut – United States.
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GENEVA, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Camper & Nicholsons, the global leader in all luxury yachting activities, specializing in the sale, purchase, charter, marketing, management, and construction, project management and insurance of the finest yachts in the world, today announced the company is accepting cryptocurrency for payment for goods and services from BitPay, the world's largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services.
The ability to accept cryptocurrency enables Camper & Nicholsons to attract new customers and sales by tapping the massive crypto marketplace. The 240-year-old company accepts cryptocurrency payments for all of its yacht fleet for sale, charter and all services provided.
"We decided to accept crypto to expand our market, cater to new consumer preferences, and give customers more options, flexibility, and freedom," said Paolo Casani, CEO at Camper & Nicholsons. "BitPay manages the entire process and makes it easy and safe to receive crypto from the customer and deposits cash into our account."
Camper & Nicholsons benefits by adding cryptocurrency to its payment options while reducing high fees increasing payment transparency and efficiency. BitPay pioneered blockchain payment processing to enable borderless payments using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and 5 USD-pegged stable coins (BUSD, DAI, GUSD, USDC, and USDP). BitPay's business solutions eliminate transaction fraud, reduce the cost of payment processing, and enable borderless payments in cryptocurrency. Using BitPay, Camper & Nicholsons receives settlement the next business day directly to its bank account in its local fiat currency such as USD or Euros. There is no cryptocurrency price volatility or risk to the company.
"Camper & Nicholsons realizes the potential for crypto to transform the yachting industry, making payments faster, more secure, and less expensive on a global scale," said Merrick Theobald, Vice President of Marketing at BitPay. "With the total market cap of crypto approaching $2 trillion, Camper & Nicholsons is also now well-positioned to take advantage of this wealth by helping those crypto holders who are looking to purchase luxury items like yacht sales and yacht charters."
About Camper & Nicholsons
Camper & Nicholsons International is one of the oldest yachting companies in the world, founded in 1782 as a shipyard in Gosport, England. Today, Camper & Nicholsons is the global leader in luxury yachting activities with 11 offices around the world spread across 4 continents. Camper & Nicholsons provides full-scale turnkey services for clients including Sales & Purchase, New Construction, Yacht Charter, Yacht Management, Project Management, Charter Marketing, Crew Placement, Refit & Repair, and Capital and Insurance.
Camper & Nicholsons has been involved in over 2,400 yacht projects since 1782. Today, we have over 140 yachts in our sales fleet and charter management fleet and over 44,000 gross tonnes of yachts under our management.
For more information visit camperandnicholsons.com.
About BitPay
Founded in 2011, BitPay is one of the oldest cryptocurrency companies. As a pioneer in blockchain payment processing, the company's mission is to transform how businesses and people send, receive, and store money. Its business solutions eliminate fraud chargebacks, reduce the cost of payment processing, and enable borderless payments in cryptocurrency, among other services. BitPay offers consumers a complete digital asset management solution that includes the BitPay Wallet and BitPay Prepaid Card, enabling them to turn digital assets into dollars for spending at tens of thousands of businesses. For more information visit bitpay.com.
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CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano, three years before retiring from the U.S. Army, posed in a Confederate uniform for a faculty photo at the Army War College.
The photo, which Reuters said Friday it obtained after a request under the Freedom of Information Act, shows Mastriano in the uniform in a 2013-14 portrait for the Department of Military Strategy, Plans and Operations, where he worked until he retired in 2017. Reuters said it was told that faculty at the time were given the option of dressing as a historical figure, and while a few did so, only Mastriano is shown wearing a Confederate uniform.
The Army War College said in a statement that a team in 2020 had reviewed all art, text and images displayed at the Carlisle barracks for alignment with Army values and the college’s educational philosophies, but it missed the faculty photo, which “has since been removed because it does not meet AWC values.”
Mastriano, a Pennsylvania state senator, has spread Donald Trump’s lies about widespread election fraud in the 2020 presidential election and was a leading proponent in Pennsylvania of Trump’s drive to overturn the result. He was also in the crowd outside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by Trump supporters after attending the “Stop the Steal” rally nearby.
Mastriano did not immediately respond to requests for comment but retweeted a comment by Jenna Ellis, a senior legal adviser to his campaign, who said “Media MELT DOWN that Mastriano apparently once posed as a civil war historical figure for a photo. And? He has a Ph.D in HISTORY.
“The left wants to erase history. Doug Mastriano wants us to learn from it,” Ellis tweeted.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Josh Shapiro accused Mastriano of wearing “the uniform of traitors who fought to defend slavery,” calling it “deeply offensive” and saying his opponent was “unfit to be governor.”
Mastriano served for three decades in the Army, retiring as a colonel after serving in Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
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WOODBINE – It’s hard to overstate the value of Ceylon.
Now a state-owned wildlife management area, only about two years ago the 24,000 acres in Camden County made up one of the largest unprotected wildlands on the U.S. East Coast.
Jason Lee, a Georgia Department of Natural Resources manager who helped preserve the Ceylon tracts and adjacent land then called Cabin Bluff, can reel off the conservation highlights: Nearly 3,000 gopher tortoises, the most on any state WMA. More than 1,000 acres of mature maritime forest. Georgia’s best unspoiled example of longleaf pine savanna, with intact groundcover and pines dating to the 1860s. Freshwater wetlands teeming with life such as imperiled gopher frogs and striped newts. Some 6,000-plus acres of saltmarsh and 19 miles of frontage on the Satilla River, blackwater centerpiece of a watershed rich in history and rare animals, plants and natural habitats.
“Ceylon is without a doubt the single-most important conservation project I’ve worked on,” Lee said.
Thanks to foresight, partners and the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program, it is also a natural treasure that the public will enjoy for generations to come.
Known by its 1800s timber-mill village name – derived from the former British colony and tea mecca now called Sri Lanka – Ceylon seemed destined for high-density development and deep-water marinas. Then the Great Recession hit. As development plans stalled, a number of partners stepped in, joining with DNR to conserve the property and a Cabin Bluff tract that was added to the WMA.
The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program also stepped up. The program, Georgia’s first source of dedicated funding for acquiring critical wildlife lands and supporting parks and trails, approved three grants totaling $10.6 million over two funding cycles for the targeted tracts. Those grants were key to leveraging more than $70 million in support from private foundations, nonprofit organizations and federal grants.
DNR acquired the land from project partners in chunks starting in 2021. A conservation easement jointly held by the U.S. Navy and DNR extended the preservation to an additional 3,000 acres. (Ceylon also serves national security as a protective buffer to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay near St. Marys.)
Forest management by Sea Island Co., a previous owner of the properties, had left the natural habitats largely in place, providing a firm foundation for DNR restoration efforts. That work is in full swing. Recent updates include treating more than 2,500 acres to reduce hardwoods, clearing the way to plant longleaf and spur the growth of native groundcover. Plans call for 2,700 acres of prescribed fire this year. There’s hope, too, the WMA will one day be home to endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers.
Outdoor enthusiasts from hunters to birders are flocking to Ceylon. Which is no surprise. That was part of the vision shared when project leaders began working years ago to save the prized coastal lands.
The pre-application period for the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program’s 2022-2023 cycle is open until Oct. 14. Details are available at www.gadnr.org/gosp.
CEYLON/AT A GLANCE
-- 24,000-acre WMA five miles off I-95 in coastal Camden County;
-- Named for a mill village built there in 1874 (“Ceylon” derives from the former British colony that is now Sri Lanka);
-- Home to game animals, gopher tortoises (Georgia’s state reptile), nine other species listed or considered for federal listing, 24 species rated a conservation concern in Georgia and globally imperiled natural communities: mature maritime forest (1,400 acres), longleaf pine-wiregrass uplands (4,000 acres), saltmarsh (6,400 acres) and freshwater wetlands (1,200 acres);
-- Area acquisitions included three Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grants to DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division: 2019-2020 – $2.5 million for Cabin Bluff (included in Ceylon WMA) and $3.5 million for Ceylon phase 1; 2020-2021 – $4.6 million for Ceylon phase 2;
-- Project partners: The Conservation Fund, Open Space Institute, U.S. Navy (Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program), U.S. Forest Service and Georgia Forestry Commission (Forest Legacy Program), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (National Coastal Wetland Conservation and North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grants programs), The Nature Conservancy, Woodruff Foundation, Bobolink Foundation, Knobloch Family Foundation, and the Wyss Foundation.
GEORGIA OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM: 2019-2022
-- 29,076: acres acquired
-- 24: new hunting and fishing opportunities
-- 24: habitat restoration sites
-- 23: waterway access
-- 170: miles of water trails
-- 87: project partners
-- 52: counties affected
-- 31: green trail miles
-- $68.5 million: funding allocated
-- $140.2 million: grant match
-- $208.7 million: projects total
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GLEN ALLEN, Va., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) has approved a 5% increase in the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend, raising the quarterly amount from $0.10 per share to $0.105 per share.
The dividend is payable on both the Class A and Class B Common Stock and will be paid June 15, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2022.
About Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of a wide range of branded small electric household and specialty housewares appliances, as well as commercial products for restaurants, fast food chains, bars, and hotels. The Company's owned consumer brands include Hamilton Beach®, Proctor Silex®, Hamilton Beach Professional®, Weston®, TrueAir®, Brightline® and Hamilton Beach Health®. The Company's owned commercial brands include Hamilton Beach Commercial® and Proctor Silex Commercial®. Hamilton Beach Brands licenses the brands for Wolf Gourmet® countertop appliances, CHI® premium garment care products, Clorox® air purifiers, and Brita ™ countertop water appliances. Hamilton Beach Brands markets and distributes the Bartesian® premium cocktail delivery system through an exclusive multiyear agreement. Hamilton Beach Brands has entered the home medical market through a multiyear agreement with HealthBeacon plc and is the exclusive marketer and distributor of a smart Injection Care Management System in the U.S. and Canada under the new brand name Hamilton Beach Health®. For more information about Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company, visit hamiltonbeachbrands.com.
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Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Putin’s daughters and Russian banks
By Betsy Klein, Kevin Liptak and Kaitlan Collins, CNN
The US announced new sanctions Wednesday on Russian financial institutions and individuals, including Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters, as it aims to increase economic pressure on Russia and Putin himself following horrific images from the Ukrainian city of Bucha.
The US also announced sanctions on the wife and daughter of Putin’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov.
“Today we’re dramatically escalating the financial shock by imposing full blocking sanctions on Russia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank, and its largest private bank, Alfa Bank,” a senior administration official briefing reporters said.
CNN reported on Tuesday that the sanctions would come in coordination with Group of 7 nations and the European Union.
The US is targeting Putin’s two adult daughters because they believe the Russian President may be hiding some of his assets with them, according to the senior administration official.
Without detailing which of Putin’s assets could be hiding with Mariya Putina and Katerina Tikhonova, the official said the practice was common among the Russian elite.
“We have reason to believe that Putin and many of his cronies and the oligarchs hide their wealth, hide their assets, with family members that have placed their assets and their wealth in the US financial system, but also many other parts of the world,” the official said.
“That’s why the coordination, the coordinated efforts to freeze their assets and seize their physical luxury goods — their cars, their yachts, their homes, etc. — that’s why it’s so important that we act together,” the official added.
The latest sanctions also go after the Russian financial sector, a top target for Western governments.
Sberbank holds nearly one-third of Russia’s total banking sector assets, the official noted, adding that the US has now fully blocked “more than two-thirds of the Russian banking sector.”
The senior official announced a ban on new investment in Russia that will be executed in alignment with the G7 and EU. The ban will be implemented with an executive order signed by President Joe Biden.
Members of Russia’s Security Council, including former President and Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, are also being targeted by individual sanctions. The US has already sanctioned more than 140 oligarchs and their family members and over 400 Russian government officials, the senior official said.
The US will also apply full blocking sanctions on critical major Russian state-owned enterprises, which will be announced by the Department of Treasury on Thursday. The official also noted Tuesday’s announcement that the Department of Treasury has blocked Russia from making debt payments with dollars stockpiled at US banks.
The senior official noted the crippling effect of US measures on the Russian economy since its invasion of Ukraine.
“Russia’s GDP is projected to shrink by double digits this year. … It’s now in the process of being isolated as a pariah state. The economic shock this year alone is projected by the IMF (International Monetary Fund) to wipe out the past 15 years of economic gains,” the official said.
While the US and its allies have imposed the most sweeping sanctions regime targeting a country of the size of Russia in history, officials acknowledge it has done little to shift Putin’s calculation. The threat of the sanctions didn’t deter the invasion itself, and the piling on of economic penalties hasn’t brought Russia any closer to a withdrawal or negotiated settlement since.
Pressed about the efficacy of sanctions in ending Putin’s war in Ukraine, the senior official sought to underscore the effect they are having on life in Russia and said Putin would eventually have to reckon with his people.
“Even an autocrat like Putin has a social contract with the Russian people. He took away their freedom in exchange for promising stability, and so he’s not giving them stability,” the official said.
“The question really is not so much: What can we do and when will that have an effect? I think it’s: What’s the endgame here for Putin? What’s he playing for?” the official said. “This is very clearly becoming a failure for him and at some point he will have to recognize that reality.”
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School board in Alaska bans trans students from using bathroom of gender they identify with
PALMER, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A school board in Alaska voted to suspend a policy that previously allowed transgender students to use the gendered bathroom which corresponded to the gender they identified with.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District School Board’s vote was 5-1, KTUU reports.
The lone member of the board who voted no was Dwight Probasco, while the members who voted to suspend the policy were Jim Hart, Ole Larson, Tom Bergey, Jeff Taylor and Jubilee Underwood, according to KTUU. The board’s president was not present at the meeting.
The school district’s superintendent, Randy Trani, said in a letter to parents the agenda item was proposed by the school board’s policy committee. The policy committee provided a statement saying that a decision by the federal judge triggered the policy revision.
The removal of the policy means any transgender students within the school district must use bathrooms that correspond with the gender they were assigned at birth. However, KTUU reports the schools will “continue offering those students use of school bathrooms that provide individual locked access and privacy.”
Vincent Feuilles, president of LGBTQ+ and allies nonprofit organization The Queen’s Guard, said the suspension of the policy could potentially harm transitioning students who haven’t come out yet.
“You now have someone who looks, sounds, walks, appears to be a person who is a cisgender — or a person who was born male — going into women’s spaces,” Feuilles said. “You have taken them out of the spaces that match their gender identity and moved them over here, so now you have just outed this kid.”
Feuilles attended Wednesday’s meeting but was unable to testify due to the signup sheet being full. He said he heard a lot of misinformation coming out of various testimonies and hopes that the policy committee will invite his organization into the conversation when the guidelines are rewritten.
“One or two of the board members had said that they were going to reach out to the trans community because they wanted input and information on how to, hopefully, create a positive interaction,” Feuilles stated. “As the president of The Queen’s Guard, we’re willing to offer and extend that out to the school board.”
Trani stated in his letter that he was enacting the policy revision as directed by the school board’s 5-1 vote. KTUU reports the policy went into effect district-wide the next day.
“Pending a permanent resolution to this issue, I am suspending the use of bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with student gender identity in compliance with the Board’s directive,” Trani said. “Transgender students will still be offered the use of bathrooms and locker rooms which are individually locked. All students will have access to communal bathrooms and locker rooms that match their sex assigned at birth.”
In June, the board voted to approve a ban on trans athletes competing in girls’ extracurricular and co-curricular activities sponsored by the district. Probasco was also the lone no vote in the 6-1 decision to pass Board Policy 6145.
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BSN Program Provides Training to Prepare Denver-Area Students for In-Demand Careers
AURORA, Colo., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., a national leader in health care education, has launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program at its Aurora campus to help address the widespread shortage of registered nurses (RN).
According to The American Association of Colleges of Nursing, over 40% of the RN workforce is over 50 years old, creating critical healthcare shortages — a need that has become even more essential during the global pandemic. With anticipated growth in the population and an increased emphasis on preventative care, between 2020 to 2030, an average of 194,500 job openings for RNs are projected each year, notes the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Concorde-Aurora's BSN Program has been granted interim approval by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and combines classroom theory and lab instruction with clinical experience to prepare students to enter the health care industry in under three years. This blended format helps students obtain the knowledge necessary in providing patient care while using critical thinking and health care technology.
The 29-month program will accommodate 24 students per term, allowing 48 students to pursue a career in nursing throughout the year. Enrollment is now open, and coursework will begin in September 2022.
"Training our students with real-world experiences will help equip them to work with a variety of patients and in different clinical settings around the Denver area," said Dr. Thomas Wicke, Concorde-Aurora Campus President. "When our graduates leave Concorde, we want them to feel confident in the skillsets they've acquired and ready to deliver high-quality patient care across their entire career."
BSN students must complete 120 credit hours, 300 in-person lab hours, and 675 clinical hours to ensure they are well-equipped to perform daily tasks in a variety of medical settings. After program completion, graduates may prepare to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX) or continue to pursue advanced degrees in different specializations like oncology and pediatrics, as well as toward careers as a nurse practitioner or educator.
"With the ongoing national shortage of registered nurses, it's become more imperative than ever to provide resources for the Denver community and those interested in pursuing a career in healthcare," said Concorde-Aurora Director of Nursing Jeanette Rodriguez, MSN, RN, CNE. "Our new program will accelerate students' educational experiences, allowing them to quickly enter and succeed in an in-demand career field."
The Denver Metro area Concorde-Aurora campus, which offers a variety of health care programs, is located at 111 N. Havana Street, Aurora, CO 80010 just west of Interstate 225. For more information, please visit the campus website or call (720) 808-0455.
Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., which operates 17 campuses in eight states under the brands Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute, prepares America's next generation of health care and dental professionals for rewarding careers. The Concorde hybrid/blended education model combines online coursework with in-person lab classes and clinical experiences. Concorde's 25 student-focused academic programs and personalized support prepares graduates for in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic and other health care roles. Concorde's campuses are accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information, visit www.concorde.edu.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After 20 years of creating some of the top beauty brands out there, Bryhel Cosmetic Labs, is now opening operations in the USA. Bryhel is a family-owned and operated business that works with cosmetics, skincare and haircare brands from inception to distribution and everything in between. Originally based out of Israel, the team is now opening a US base in Miami, FL founded by Defne Arikan.
Bryhel is a premier cosmetics lab that works with clients every step of the way. From concept, to formulations, packaging, regulations, marketing and more. They are committed to providing the best quality service at the best prices for their customers. They keep their finger on the pulse of industry trends, and the best way to execute on these trends, with their expert team of cosmetic chemists, packaging pros, R&D veterans and more. You can find Bryhel manufactured products in top retailers like Sephora, ULTA, Target and more.
"I am so passionate about the beauty industry and I love working with brands to create new and innovative ways to bring effective formulas and products to beauty enthusiasts" says Bryhel Founder, Defne Arikan, "I knew it was imperative for us to open a US operation in order to be able to better service our clients in different time zones. Our goal is not only to extend our services in a new geographical area, but also to ease the manufacturing process and the behind-the-scenes process for brands."
The Miami location will allow Bryhel to better service their existing client base as well as expand their reach to new brands with a more robust and accessible team. In the coming months, Bryhel will be further innovating in the manufacturing space with a new platform that will make the back-end work for brands even more seamless. Bryhel is also interested in meeting with other US-based labs for partnerships.
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Learn more about Bryhel and how they may be able to help you at Bryhel.com.
About Bryhel: Bryhel Cosmetic Lab was founded in Israel in 2003. The company aims to create a manufacturing space where entrepreneurs and cosmetic brand leaders can trust them blindly without worrying about the usual manufacturing industry's headaches. They offer competitive prices for the majority of products in addition to unbeatable quality.
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Police searching for hammer-wielding thieves
Published: May. 9, 2022 at 10:33 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - Authorities are looking for two people who used a sledgehammer to break into a coin machine at a laundromat in Englewood over the weekend.
One suspect seen on surveillance cameras is an adult woman; the other suspect, who wore an ape mask to thwart cameras, is believed to be a white male.
The pair fled the business on South McCall Road in a blue Mercury Grand Marquis or similar vehicle.
If anyone has any information regarding these individuals, please contact the CCSO nonemergency number 941-639-0013, or send us a tip through Facebook message or the sheriff’s office free mobile app.
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Potential homebuyers and agents are invited to tour the builder's Lapis plan!
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce the grand opening of an exceptional new model home at Seasons at Warm Spring Ridge (RichmondAmerican.com/SeasonsAtWarmSpringRidge) in Chambersburg.
The two-story Lapis model is fully furnished and boasts airy 9' main-floor ceilings, quartz countertops, a study, a versatile loft and a tranquil covered patio. The notable neighborhood also offers six additional ranch and two-story floor plans with the open main-floor layouts and designer details today's homebuyers are seeking.
Seasons at Warm Spring Ridge is Richmond American's first community in Chambersburg.
Model Home Tours (RichmondAmerican.com/TourSeasonsAtWarmSpringRidge)
Prospective homebuyers and area agents are encouraged to stop by Seasons at Warm Spring Ridge between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17, to explore the brand-new model and learn about other available floor plans at the community.
Community highlights:
- New single-family homes from the $300s
- Seven ranch and two-story floor plans
- 2 to 7 bedrooms, approx. 1,790 to 2,520 sq. ft.
- 9' main-floor ceilings, granite kitchen countertops and quartz bathroom countertops included
- Half-acre+ and wooded homesites available
- Prime location near I-81
- Easy access to Hagerstown, Frederick and Harrisburg
Those who choose to build a new home from the ground up at this community will have the opportunity to work with professional design consultants to select colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces—a complimentary service!
Seasons at Warm Spring Ridge is located at the intersection of Falcon Lane and Nighthawk Lane and the model home is located at 1470 Finch Drive, both in Chambersburg. Call 717.746.2010 or visit RichmondAmerican.com for more information. View health and safety updates at RichmondAmerican.com/COVID-19.
About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 220,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.
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The duo will release a three-part content series on the iconic artist's Com + Well YouTube channel to take a closer look at the benefits organic, plant-based eating has on the body, mind and soul.
IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orgain Clean Nutrition founder, CEO and food nutrition entrepreneur Dr. Andrew Abraham has partnered with Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy-winning artist, actor, author and activist Common, as well as key wellness industry experts, to develop a content series meant to unlock the power of healthy, plant-based eating and its impact on performance and overall wellness. The three-part series will debut on the rapper's popular YouTube channel, Com + Well. The pair will highlight various aspects of healthy living to support holistic wellness of the body, mind and soul.
- Body via "Feel Good" (July 2022): Misconceptions about plant-based living and how mindful food choices and trusting in the power of plants can lead to a healthier, happier body.
- Mind via "Be Good" (August 2022): The impact clean nutrition has on mood, featuring meditation expert Jesse Israel.
- Soul via "Do Good" (September 2022): To celebrate back-to-school season, Common and Abraham will cover how wellness-focused education can benefit young people and generations to come.
"Once I started paying attention to what I was eating and adding more plant-based foods and clean products like Orgain, I immediately felt improvement across many aspects of my life," Common said. "Mindful, intentional eating has become my foundation to leading a better, happier lifestyle, and that's important because how you perform in this world is truly all about how you feel."
As an extension of his partnership with Orgain, Common will be featured in today's episode of Orgain's "Good Clean Nutrition Podcast," a resource for health care professionals and health-minded consumers that spotlights trending topics in the nutrition space. In the episode, Common and Abraham discuss the power of a plant-based diet and how it can positively impact our health, well-being and culture. To listen, visit healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/.
"Both Common and Orgain share the same perspective when it comes to the power of good, clean nutrition. Common is incredibly open about his journey to discovering inner peace and happiness through mindful choices," Abraham said. "For this reason, we're thrilled to partner with him to inspire a healthy lifestyle and encourage future generations to adopt habits that will help them feel their best every day."
Orgain offers a portfolio of more than 30 items, including the No. 1 bestselling plant-based and organic protein powder, protein shake and nutritional shake in the United States, among other products. Available in more than 20 flavors, there is something for everyone, including products specially formulated for kids and athletes. For more information, please visit Orgain.com, and capture that Orgain feeling by following @DrinkOrgain on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Orgain was created by Dr. Andrew Abraham, who used organic nutrition to save his own life during a battle with cancer at a young age. Today, Orgain serves the diverse needs of millions more as the No. 1 Plant Protein Powder Brand in the U.S.* with a purpose to make delicious clean and organic nutritional products to help people lead healthy, vibrant lives. Orgain's products include meal replacement shakes, protein powders and snack bars for adults and kids using only the highest-quality ingredients, never at the cost of taste and texture. Most Orgain products are Certified Organic, and all are soy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO and free of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. To learn more, visit Orgain.com.
*Source: IRI, MULO, latest 52 weeks ending 6.12.22.
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Festival To Take Place October 8-9 At Central Park In Old 4th Ward Atlanta.
ATLANTA, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its twelfth year in existence and second year in partnership with Live Nation Urban, ONE Musicfest (OMF), the Southeast's premier urban progressive music and arts festival – has announced the lineup for its 2022 two-day festival taking place Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th, 2022, at Central Park, located at 395 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. This year's new location in Old 4th Ward brings you a bigger venue, four stages, and more music. Not only will OMF utilize Central Park but also Renaissance Park, and the Civic Center, doubling its size from last year.
Please find the ONE Musicfest map, schedule, and full lineup on the website.
With over 35,000+ attendees last year, ONE Musicfest has become known for its eclectic mashup of unforgettable superstar and emerging artists, high-energy performances, and unique cultural experiences.
ONE Musicfest also welcomes BET as a partner who will turn the festival grounds into a Black Joy Playground.
In addition, this year's festival will host over forty food trucks and more than fifty vendors to patronize.
J. Carter, Founder of ONE Musicfest, states, "We are super excited about this year's line-up and new location. One thing we pride ourselves on is creating a diverse line-up that reflects the vast & beautiful breath of Black Music and Culture. We are also taking over the 4th Ward Area in Atlanta, GA, and increasing our footprint to four stages instead of three. ONE Musicfest 2022 will be our biggest year yet, but we still plan to keep the energy and vibrations intimate and comfortable."
The 2022 One Musicfest Lineup includes (in alphabetical order):
Ashanti & Ja Rule, Beenie Man, City Girls, Gucci Mane, Jazmine Sullivan, Jeezy, Lil Baby, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Rick Ross, Tems, and more.
To hear music from the artists performing at this year's festival, listen to ONE Musicfest Radio only on Pandora. Listen here.
ONE Musicfest tickets are available here and range from general admission entry @ $169.00 to Titanium packages @ $5500.00. Please go to ONE Musicfest's website for details on packages.
Sponsors include:
Toyota, Jack Daniels, Bacardi, Pandora, Monster Energy, and more
In its twelfth year, ONE Musicfest (OMF) is the Southeast's largest two-day urban progressive music festival and has become a destination festival attracting over 50,000+ diverse music lovers from all over the nation. OMF has become known for its eclectic mashup of urban artists that have included H.E.R., SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Summer Walker, Pharrell, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Miguel, Outkast, Gucci Mane, Usher, Rick Ross, Lucky Daye, Lauryn Hill, Anderson Paak, Erykah Badu, DVSN, Damian Marley, Ari Lennox, A$AP Rocky, T.I, Jill Scott, The Roots, Jhene Aiko, Janelle Monae and many more!
Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company. Specifically focusing on Hip-Hop, R&B, and Gospel, LNU builds platforms, events, and festivals globally and develops dynamic content strategies based upon the live properties created. Live Nation Urban considers itself the most powerful source for live urban music. For additional information, visit www.livenationurban.com.
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Twitter: @onemusicfest #ONEMusicFest #OMF2022
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Website: onemusicfest.com
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NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioChain Institute Inc., ("BioChain"), a leader in high-quality processed bio-sample products and services, is excited to officially be a 10X Visium Certified Service Provider, providing custom-tailored whole transcriptome services and off the shelf Visium characterized tissues, further expanding its spatial biology catalog.
"Everyone here at BioChain is proud to be expanding our spatial biology portfolio to include 10X Visium custom services and characterized tissues. Visium allows us to enable researchers to answer new complex biological questions, powering new therapeutic discoveries and accelerating drug development" said Dr. Zhongdong Liu, COO of BioChain.
A versatile method for normal, diseased, and tumor samples, spatial transcriptomics has been termed the "new frontier" in molecular biology due to the immeasurable potential of new discoveries and thus, has seen immense growth in recent years. Examining the spatial proximity of cells within tissues, alongside differential gene expression analysis, offers a much more comprehensive picture of disease development, key mutation drivers, and possible therapeutic targets. Map the whole transcriptome, unravel biological architectures, and discover new biomarkers in normal and diseased tissues while simultaneously visualizing the spatial organization of awe-inspiring cell types, states, and biomarkers.
Histological tools like in situ hybridization or immunohistochemistry are limited in the breadth of analysis they can perform. The Visium spatial gene expression solution increases the level of precision by blending immunofluorescence protein detection and unbiased spatial gene expression, in the same tissue section, alongside histological analysis.
BioChain's selection of ready-to-use, off the self, 10X Visium characterized tissues have already completed the robust Visium workflow (sample prep, imaging, library construction, sequencing, and data analysis), allowing researchers to bypass executing a custom Visium experiment, saving valuable time and money. This enables scientists to unreservedly review the Visium data and the tissues before purchasing while having the option to effectively scale to a custom-tailored experience for further experimental control.
BioChain specializes in providing a fully customizable, end-to-end, spatial service with in-house IRB approved tissues (including frozen, FFPE, xenograft, and matched- pair tissues from mice, human, and non-human primate donors), histopathology team services, digital scanning services, and an expert NGS data analysis team to fulfill every spatial research need.
Trusted by the top 500 global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic leaders for over 25 years, BioChain's biggest advocates are our customers. Advancing accurate disease diagnosis and drug discovery for biomedical professionals, BioChain is here for you every step of the way with high quality biospecimens, kits, reagents, instruments, and services.
To learn more about BioChain's Spatial Multiomics Services visit -
https://www.biochain.com/spatial-multiomics-services/
www.biochain.com
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Outcomes from the Build from Within Alliance Convening
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives from 12 states and 25 member organizations of the Build from Within Alliance recently concluded their annual meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. The goal of the gathering was to discuss the needs faced by communities across the nation and to work on plans to combat these issues, particularly to focus on developing strong eco-systems within inner-city low-income neighborhoods.
The Build from Within Alliance is a national network of community development organizations supporting local entrepreneurship in neighborhoods across the country. It works in communities that show visible and invisible signs of systemic disinvestment, connecting entrepreneurs to opportunities from which they are often excluded.
The Alliance was launched by the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) across multiple cities and organizations to adopt, adapt and implement the NDC's approach of place-based entrepreneur-focused economic development.
"This Convening is a celebration and reminder about the movement for social, economic, and racial equity for America's entrepreneurs," says Renay Dossman, president of the Neighborhood Development Center. "This work will take all of us. We are all united in solidarity to support marginalized communities across the country by sharing ideas, strategies, and best practices that will help our neighborhoods and people thrive."
Each member of the Alliance brought their expertise and experience to the table and together, effective strategies can be developed to target needs such as: business training, risk-tolerant lending, and real estate activities.
"Each member comes from a different part of the country, yet they have all seen similar barriers," says Mihailo "Mike" Temali, founder of the Neighborhood Development Center. "The Convening allows us to share tools and understandings for success through training, lending, and real-estate activities. It is important to share our experiences and resources across the country for every community."
Participating organizations included:
- Alaska - Community Land Trust (Anchorage)
- Arkansas - Canopy NWA (Fayetteville)
- Colorado - CEDS Finance (Aurora); The Beacon Fund and Montbello Organizing Committee (Denver)
- California - Canopy NWA (Berkeley); Central Valley Immigration Integration Collaborative (Fresno)
- Delaware - West End Neighborhood House (Wilmington)
- Florida - Aire Ventures, Opportunity Connect, The Glover Disruptive, and Allegany Franciscan Ministries (Miami)
- Louisiana - New Orleans Business Alliance and Fund 17 (New Orleans)
- Michigan - ProsperUs Detroit (Detroit)
- Minnesota - Heritage Road Consulting LLC (Brainerd); Initiative Foundation (Little Falls); Mille Lacs Cooperate Ventures (Onamia); Neighborhood Development Center (Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.)
- New York - Center State CEO (Syracuse)
- Texas - Change Agent Consultancies (Houston)
- Pennsylvania - The Welcoming Center, Philadelphia Commerce Department, Neighborhood Progress Fund, and The Merchants Fund (Philadelphia)
In March of 2020, the Wilder Research found that the small businesses within the Build From Within Alliance, spent about $1.5 million annually on businesses expenses (not including rent and payroll). Almost 60% of that was spent within the same neighborhood as the business. Furthermore, 74% percent of business owners contributed their time, money, or in-kind support to neighborhood events and activities in the previous year for a totaled valued contribution of $267,200. In fact, 96% of all owners said they serve as role models for youth and/or young adults in their communities, and about half said they serve as leaders in groups or organizations in their neighborhood or ethnic community
NDC is a non-profit, community development financial institution that believes residents of low-income, inner-city neighborhoods have entrepreneurial talent and energy that represent powerful assets available to help revitalize communities. NDC provides entrepreneur training, small business lending (and Sharia-acceptable financing), business services and real estate incubators that help our clients start and grow vital small businesses. For more information, visit www.ndc-mn.org.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ZILLION (ZAX) token will soon be listed on XT.COM as a ZAX/USDT trading pair. The token is officially available for trading on September 1, 2022 (UTC), at 10:00 (UTC). Enthusiastic crypto traders will soon be given the option to enhance the ZAX token trading on the platform.
The community audience of both XT.COM and ZILLION will be enticed into trading the ZAX. The listing is also a remarkable opportunity for everyone to explore trading the token for the first time on the exchange. The deposit option has been opened, allowing users to go ahead and deposit their crypto assets and start trading when the listing goes live.
ZAX is a utility token and governance currency of the Zillion Aakar Xo platform, built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). The token gives users access to all the products and services in the ZILLION ecosystem. Holding ZAX allows users to fully participate exclusively in the platform. Additionally, the token frequently has transparency in its operation principles and it is safe to use. The majority of companies and trending brands of automobiles have been integrated with the token.
On September 2, 2022, at 10:00 (UTC), the withdrawal option of ZAX will be made available to all participants who will be trading the token.
About ZILLION Zillion Aakar Xo (ZAX)
Zillion Aakar Xo is a comprehensive cryptocurrency platform with a clear vision designed to be a community-governed decentralized ecosystem of crypto services to remove third-party network charges. The platform's native currency ZAX, which was built on top of the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), is used to pay transaction fees on the Zillion Aakar Xo ecosystem.
In the Zillion Aakar Xo ecosystem, ZAX is also used to give governance voting rights to the Zillion community participants to make an informed decision in the platform's infrastructure process. Furthermore, Zax makes it possible for businesses and consumers to communicate directly and instantly with one another, as well as for services to be delivered and low-cost cryptocurrency payments to be processed.
Website: https://zillionxo.io/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZillionXO
About XT.COM
By consistently expanding its ecosystem, XT.COM is dedicated to providing users with the most secure, trusted, and hassle-free digital asset trading services. Our exchange is built from a desire to give everyone access to digital assets regardless where you are.
Founded in 2018, XT.COM now serves more than 6 million registered users, over 500,000+ monthly active users and 40+ million users in the ecosystem. Covering a rich variety of trading categories together with an NFT aggregated marketplace, our platform strives to cater to its large user base by providing a secure, trusted and intuitive trading experience.
As the world's first social-infused digital assets trading platform, XT.COM also supports social networking platform based transactions to make our crypto services more accessible to users all over the world. Furthermore, to ensure optimal data integrity and security, we see user security as our top priority at XT.COM.
Website: https://www.xt.com/
Telegram: https://t.me/XTsupport_EN
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMZA) (the "Fund") has declared a monthly distribution of $0.22 ($2.64 per share on an annualized basis). The distribution will be paid July 28, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business July 21, 2022.
AMZA Cash Distribution:
- Ex-Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
- Record Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022
- Payable Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022
The Fund estimates that 100 percent of the distribution, or $0.22 per share, is attributable to return of capital and that 0.00 percent, or $0.00 per share, is attributable to dividend income. Infrastructure Capital Advisors expects to declare future distributions on a monthly basis. Distributions are planned, but not guaranteed, for every month. The next distribution is scheduled to occur in August 2022.
For more information about AMZA's distribution policy, its 2022 distribution calendar, or tax information, please visit the Fund's website at www.virtusetfs.com.
About Virtus ETF Advisers
Virtus ETF Advisers is a New York-based, multi-manager ETF sponsor and affiliate of Virtus Investment Partners. With actively managed and index-based investment capabilities across multiple asset classes, Virtus offers a range of complementary exchange-traded-funds subadvised by select investment managers.
About Infrastructure Capital Advisors
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Ada Limón named the 24th U.S. poet laureate
NEW YORK (AP) — The country’s next poet laureate, Ada Limón, has long thought of her work as a public art form.
“I grew up with poetry being in the community,” says Limón, a native of Sonoma, California. “It wasn’t supposed to just be something read on page; it was supposed be read out loud. I remember going to poetry readings at the bookstore where I worked when I was 16. It’s the oral tradition. That part of poetry has always remained true to me.”
On Tuesday, the Library of Congress announced that the 46-year-old Limón had been named the 24th U.S. poet laureate, officially called the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry. Her 1-year term begins Sept. 29 with the traditional reading at the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium, one of the laureate’s few formal obligations. Limón, who succeeds Joy Harjo, is an award-winning and unusually popular poet, her acclaimed collection “Bright Dead Things” selling more than 40,000 copies. She has published six books of poetry, most recently “The Hurting Kind,” and also hosts the podcast “The Slowdown.”
“Ada Limón is a poet who connects,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement. “Her accessible, engaging poems ground us in where we are and who we share our world with. They speak of intimate truths, of the beauty and heartbreak that is living, in ways that help us move forward.”
The position was established in 1985, with other laureates including Louise Glück, W.S. Merwin and Rita Dove. Laureates receive a $35,000 stipend, along with $5,000 for travel expenses, the funding originating not from the government, but from a private gift made decades ago by the philanthropist Archer M. Huntington.
While the job is officially based in Washington, D.C., the poets are not required to live there — Limón will mostly work from her home in Lexington, Kentucky — and are generally free to shape the position around their passions. “The Slowdown” podcast grew out of a project launched by Tracy K. Smith when she served as laureate from 2017-2019.
Limón is known in part for her poems about nature and hopes to give readings at parks and other settings that emphasize and celebrate our place in the world.
“Poetry is a way of to remember our relationship with the natural world is reciprocal,” she says. “It’s having a place to breathe and having a place to pay attention.”
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BERWYN, Pa., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group, Inc. ("TRIUMPH") [NYSE:TGI] announced today the completion of the sale of its Aerostructures business in Stuart, Florida to Daher Aerospace Inc. ("Daher Aerospace"), a subsidiary of Compagnie Daher ("Daher"), effective July 1, 2022.
With the closing of this sale, its sixteenth divestiture since beginning its transformation in 2016, TRIUMPH has exited its build-to-print machining, fabrication, metal processing, and large structure assembly consistent with its strategic plan.
TRIUMPH moves forward as a leading, pure-play provider of actuation, engine controls, gearboxes and accessory drive units, mechanical and thermal systems, interiors, and MRO services. TRIUMPH was relieved of outstanding customer advance obligations of approximately $104.0 million in connection with the transaction.
The Stuart business specializes in the assembly of large, complex metallic structures such as wing and fuselage assemblies, and has approximately 400 employees.
More information about TRIUMPH can be found on the company's website at www.triumphgroup.com.
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(KTLA) – Instagram is testing ways to make the popular social media platform more user-friendly.
The developers of the app are trying new methods for giving users more control over what appears on their feed, by providing tools allowing them to flag the kinds of posts they don’t want to see.
“We prioritize posts we think you’re most likely to enjoy, but we understand that we may not always get it right,” wrote Meta, Instagram’s parent company, in an announcement this week.
The first tool lets users mark multiple posts on their Explore Page as “not interested,” which automatically removes the post. The second tool lets users stop seeing suggested content with certain words and phrases by adding those words to a list in their account settings.
The test also includes the option to “snooze” suggested posts for 30 days.
“Whether you’re seeing something that’s not relevant, or have moved on from something you used to like, you can use this feature to stop seeing content that’s not interesting to you,” announced Meta.
The change comes after some users expressed frustrations over updates that, they say, make the platform too similar to TikTok. Big names like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner had recently slammed Instagram for trying to mimic its competitor by favoring its reels feature over photographs. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/not-interested-instagram-testing-tools-which-would-allow-users-to-adjust-their-feeds/ | 2022-08-31T20:58:14Z |
- The War in Ukraine Exposes an Urgent Need to Rethink and Improve the Structure and Resilience of Our Food Systems
- Public, Private, and Social Sectors Must Collaboratively Reshape Food Systems to React Quickly When Humanitarian Needs Are Most Pressing
- New BCG Report Provides 30 Near- and Medium-Term Solutions to Make Global Food Systems More Resilient
BOSTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Russia's invasion of Ukraine is testing the capacity of global food systems to feed the world in times of crisis. An estimated 1.7 billion people—most of them in developing economies—could suffer severely increased food insecurity, higher energy prices, or greater debt burdens, according to the UN Task Team for the Global Crisis Response Group. Each of these individual factors adversely affects people's ability to feed themselves. At the same time, there is a critical need to address them more holistically and across all sectors in order to reshape our food systems so that we can counteract this humanitarian crisis—and future ones.
A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), titled The War in Ukraine and the Rush to Feed the World, explores in detail the multiple direct and indirect impacts of the turmoil in Ukraine and provides 30 near- and medium-term solutions to help respond to the crisis and improve the resilience of global food systems. As the report notes, the looming global food crisis isn't about the world's capacity to produce enough food. Rather, it is about our food systems' inability to securely and equitably store and distribute enough food—and the inputs needed to produce it—in the face of the disruption caused by the ongoing war.
Together, Russia and Ukraine account for about 12% of the total food calories traded around the world, and both are critical exporters of key commodities such as wheat (28% of global trade) and sunflower oil (69%), according to the International Food Policy Institute. The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) buys from Ukraine half of the wheat it distributes around the world. Further, as exports from these countries tumble, some other leading exporting countries have announced export bans or licensing restrictions designed to protect their own food stockpiles.
As a result, prices are skyrocketing—not just for food, but also for essential agricultural inputs, such as fertilizer and fuel, that Russia has long been a key supplier of. About half of the world's people rely on food outputs that use fertilizer, and a drop in fertilizer supply could severely affect exposed populations for up to four years unless action is taken immediately to boost supplies. Moreover, the ripple effects of disruptions to the fertilizer supply chain will reach consumers worldwide.
The war's impact on fuel prices has been equally dramatic. Aside from the added cost to farmers of fuel they need to power their equipment, last-mile inland transportation account for as much as 40% of food costs in many developing countries. So as fuel prices go up, the total cost of food increases, creating a vicious cycle.
Making matters worse, the current crisis coincides with high debt levels in many developing economies around the world. Largely due to public spending to address the challenges presented by COVID-19, about 60% of low-income countries are currently in, or at high risk of, debt distress, compared with just 30% in 2015, according to the International Monetary Fund.
"While this crisis will impact all of us around the world in significant ways, low-income economies risk devastation and potential unrest," said Ertharin Cousin, CEO and founder of Food Systems for the Future, and a coauthor of the report. "We're not just talking about the poorest of the poor, who are already suffering from hunger. We're also talking about people who could recently afford a loaf of bread for their families and who now will literally be unable to do so."
Relieving the current crisis requires, most importantly, a coordinated and immediate emergency humanitarian response by all stakeholders—governments, development institutions and banks, NGOS, and private companies—to meet the most pressing needs for humanitarian aid. They must provide not only food and financial support, but also the seeds, inputs, tools, and technical assistance needed to support in-country sustainable intensification and other crop substitution actions. The report outlines a solution set of 30 key recommendations for all stakeholders. (See the exhibit.)
"There is a lot of talk about the individual components of the crisis, but it is critical that we look at things holistically and recognize the interdependence of factors ranging from rising costs of food, fertilizer, and fuel, to maxed-out debt, climate-related issues, ongoing conflicts elsewhere in the world, and COVID-19. There are multiple prongs of failure at risk of being tipped over by Russia's invasion of Ukraine," said Shalini Unnikrishnan, a managing director and partner at BCG, the global leader for Food and Nature in the firm's Social Impact practice, and a coauthor of the report.
"Just as critically, we need a coordinated effort across all sectors to rethink and repair our food systems, making them more equitable, more resilient, and more responsive in times of great need," Unnikrishnan continued. "Avoiding more such crises will require diversifying food production across diets, supply chains, and markets, and addressing the indebtedness, economic inequities, and market distortions that have contributed to the current crisis."
Download the publication here: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/how-the-war-in-ukraine-is-affecting-global-food-systems
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About Food Systems for the Future
Food Systems for the Future (FSF) was founded to catalyze, enable, and scale market-driven agtech, foodtech, and innovative businesses across the value chain to improve nutrition outcomes in underserved and low-income communities. Through wraparound support to enterprises and broader ecosystem building, FSF addresses barriers to affordability, availability, and awareness of healthy, nutrient dense foods through our core services: financing, business acceleration, public policy & education, partnerships & community engagement, and nutrition expertise. FSF currently operates in the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa. To find out more, visit fsfinstitute.net.
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