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Global organizations say they're ready to team up with partners to make it happen
DALLAS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a new study* revealing the prospect of improved security and privacy capabilities are the main motivations behind private 5G wireless network projects.
To read a full copy of the report, Security Expectations in Private 5G Networks: A journey with partners, please visit here or join the webinar with Trend Micro and 451 Research on June 23 here.
"Private 5G networks are cloudy: two-thirds of respondents told us their deployments will use the technology in some way," said Eric Hanselman, chief analyst at 451 Research, a part of S&P Global market intelligence. "Yet the cloud's shared responsibility model means these enterprise customers will need to build their own security capabilities. They said they'll need expert security partners to help them on this journey. Organizations have great expectations for 5G security, but the quality of their partnerships will be the real differentiator."
Across smart factories, smart hospitals, and other locations, a growing range of organizations is looking to private 5G networks for coverage, control, low latency, and enhanced security as one of the enterprise networks.
"We see security risk management as one of the key drivers of the business. There is also a strong desire to focus on ensuring organizations achieve situational awareness across IT, OT, and CT communication technology, such as private 5G," said Yohei Ishihara, security evangelist at Trend Micro.
However, such environments raise a different set of security issues than those in traditional IT and OT environments. While the biggest concern (31%) for respondents is the exposure of data carried on the private wireless network, they also highlighted top key attack vectors, including:
- OS software vulnerabilities (37%)
- Configuration errors (34%)
- Networking equipment vulnerability (33%)
- Device vulnerabilities on RAN (31%) and CORE (27%) networks
- Compromise of connected network (27%)
Adding further challenges to security projects is the fact that nearly a quarter (23%) of respondents expect full integration of private wireless network security with existing operational security. More than half (55%) also want to make this work via automated connections.
Given the complexity of such projects, it is not surprising that over half (58%) of respondents said they would carry out risk assessments either jointly with partners or outsourcing the task completely, while 33% said they'd work with a third party.
Industry-specific security experience (24%) is the top criteria for organizations looking for IT partners, and 19% of them say they want to work with existing partners.
*Trend Micro commissioned 451 Research to poll 400 information security decision-makers from 400 US, Germany, UK, and Spain organizations.
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com.
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Number of Kansas counties at high COVID community level nearly triples
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The number of Kansas counties at a “high” COVID community level nearly tripled this week.
The Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment’s weekly update Wednesday shows the seven-day average for new cases trending up throughout July, although the past few days reflect a slight downturn. However, the numbers of new cases still has all but 19 of the state’s 105 counties at a high incidence rate.
The CDC community levels take into account new cases numbers, along with hospitalizations and the number of hospital beds available. Their date shows hospitalizations in Kansas creeping back up during July. In Topeka, Stormont Vail reported 19 COVID-positive inpatients July 5. It was down to 12 July 12, and at 13 in their July 19 update.
Last week’s CDC map had 13 counties at a high community level. This week, 36 counties are considered high. Among them are Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, Brown and Pottawatomie counties.
In areas with a high community level, the CDC recommends wearing a mask indoors in public, stay up to date with COVID vaccines and get tested if you have symptoms. People who are at high risk of developing severe illness should take extra precautions.
KDHE data shows BA-5 remains the dominant strain in Kansas.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create additional storage space for clothes, jewelry, ties, belts and other accessories," said an inventor, from Boise, Idaho, "so I invented KARI'S KLOSET SPACE SAVING SOLUTION. My organized and accessible design would eliminate the hassle of searching through cluttered drawers, closets and storage bins to locate belongings."
The patent-pending invention provides a portable way to store clothing items, pantry/bar lines, sports equipment, garage storage and other accessories. In doing so, it offers an improved alternative to packing seasonal items away in storage bins. As a result, it increases organization and it saves time and effort. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and apartments. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLP-133, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boutique Los Angeles law firm Quantum Law Group, LLP announced today that Founding Partners Jonathan Deer and Steven Morris have been recognized as 'Legal Visionaries' in the second annual Business of Law magazine. The special supplement published by L.A. Times B2B Publishing focuses on trends and updates in the legal profession and spotlights visionaries, attorneys that have "exhibited noteworthy achievements" over the last two years. The "Legal Visionaries" profiled were recognized as "standout attorneys" and selected based on their average success rate, settlements and verdicts won in the last three years, leadership positions within their firm and community and board affiliations and recognitions, according to the publication.
"This recognition is a testament to our firm's continued dedication to our clients," said Morris. "Jon and I are pleased to be honored alongside these skilled lawyers."
Jonathan Deer "is one of those rare attorneys equipped to handle a client's litigation and transactional needs simultaneously, with an emphasis on matters in real estate and business law," states the feature. His clients include celebrities, real estate investors and developers, brokers, lenders, and companies of all sizes. The publication continues, "whether they're in need of an advisor at the forefront of transactional law or a dogged trial fighter, clients have consistently lauded Deer's creative and thoughtful approach to problem-solving." Over the course of more than 30 years in practice, he has emphasized solutions that relate to the practical realities of business, avoiding the burden of unnecessary litigation or excessive attorney involvement. Deer's extensive litigation experience includes numerous trials in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and mediations.
Steven Morris "consistently achieves case-winning results for clients involved in complex commercial and business litigation, particularly when it comes to real estate matters and partnership disputes, the focus of his practice for nearly 40 years," starts the special profile. In partnership disputes, Morris works to mitigate the impact of litigation on the client as well as the business itself, pursuing and advising on any options for litigation avoidance or pre-trial resolutions. As a licensed and practicing mediator and arbitrator, he has resolved numerous cases without the need for trial.
Real estate matters on which Morris is routinely called to advise include licensing, commercial leasing, closing and financing, business purchases and sales, and corporate services including the formation, operation and governance of corporations, LLCs and partnerships. He also advises clients on contract, employment, and IP law matters.
Quantum Law Group, LLP prides itself on providing exceptional legal services. Whether it is a business issue or more personal matters, the attorneys at Quantum Law know what to do. Their attorneys have decades of experience, in the courtroom, in the boardroom and on the street. They are committed to establishing a personal and long-term relationship with their clients to protect their interests and enforce their rights. To learn more visit https://www.quantumlawgroup.com/.
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New $3M grant will fund health-related, DEI initiatives
NORWALK, Conn. , June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An expanded partnership between Rite Aid Healthy Futures (Healthy Futures) and SeriousFun Children's Network (SeriousFun) will advance critical new racial and health equity programs, helping ensure kids from all backgrounds can grow and thrive at camp this summer and beyond.
A new $3 million grant over three years from Rite Aid Healthy Futures will support SeriousFun's network of medical specialty camps and programs, funding a robust package of strategies and programs focused on health and wellness, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) — all to positively impact the lives and futures of children with serious medical conditions.
This marks the second major grant from Healthy Futures, a public charity affiliated with Rite Aid, to SeriousFun, a global community of 30 camps and programs serving children with serious illnesses and their families, totally free of charge.
SeriousFun will use the grant funding to increase diverse representation among staff and campers, as well as to develop DEI-related educational and training programs for camps, programs, staff, and volunteers. Member camps may use funds to support staff and camper recruitment programs, camper transportation costs, and to provide additional stipends to staff members, as well as other DEI-related efforts. The grant will also support camp pharmacy and medical supplies, as well as mental health training programs for medical leaders, investment in camp medical staff resilience and retention programs, and ongoing COVID-19 safety guidance.
"SeriousFun Children's Network continues to adapt, expand, and innovate its programs to deliver relevant and life-changing experiences for children with serious medical conditions," said Matt DeCamara, Executive Director of Rite Aid Healthy Futures. "Our partnership will help address and accelerate a range of needs and opportunities that will fortify the camps' capabilities and also support the Network's extraordinary commitment to inclusive care and joy-filled childhoods despite the challenges associated with serious medical conditions."
This year's grant builds off a previous grant to SeriousFun which supported COVID-19 response efforts including the creation of the COVID-19 Operations Guide for SeriousFun Camps prepared in advance of camp re-openings; enhanced safety and medical needs at camps; increased DEI efforts and programs; as well as family programming and development and sustainability efforts.
"As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we see the impact that increased levels of isolation and uncertainty have had on children with serious illness and their families," said Blake Maher, Chief Executive Officer for SeriousFun. "As we further extend our reach to support underserved and marginalized communities, we foresee demand for our programs and the much-needed connections they offer to be greater than ever. Serious illness knows no boundaries, and it's our privilege to continue offering children safe places to find belonging, experience joy, and realize their potential."
SeriousFun camps serve regions that include many of the country's largest cities and major Rite Aid communities, such as New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Detroit. The six primary SeriousFun camps included in the grant are: Camp Korey in Mount Vernon, Wash.; Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne, N.Y.; Flying Horse Farms in Mount Gilead, Ohio; North Star Reach in Pinckney, Mich.; The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Conn.; and The Painted Turtle in Lake Hughes, Calif.
SeriousFun will use the $3 million grant over three years to holistically address the needs of the campers, family, caregivers, staff, medical professionals, and volunteers who are part of their mission.
Funding is divided into five categories:
- U.S. Camp initiatives, including family programming grants, summer staff diversity grants, camper diversity grants, camp pharmacy and medical supplies, and camp development
- Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including development of a Network DEI Strategy and a DEI Education and Training Series for SeriousFun camps, programs, staff, and board members
- Health, wellness and safety initiatives, including camper mental health training for medical leaders, camp medical staff resilience and retention programs, and COVID-19 safety guidance
- Strategic Network initiatives, including internal and external conferences as well as expert and thought leadership efforts
- Development and marketing initiatives, including matching gifts, organizational awareness, and event support.
About SeriousFun Children's Network
SeriousFun Children's Network is a global community of 30 camps and programs serving children with serious illnesses and their families, always free of charge. Following the founding of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by Paul Newman in 1988, he and other like-hearted individuals opened similar camps around the world, ultimately joining together to form SeriousFun Children's Network. Thanks to a shared vision and collective contributions, the Network has evolved to become the leader in the field of medical specialty camps, delivering more than 1.5 million life-changing experiences to children and families from more than 50 countries. Each member camp is an independent, not-for-profit organization dependent upon private funding to serve all children at no cost to their families. To learn more about SeriousFun, visit www.seriousfunnetwork.org.
About Rite Aid Healthy Futures
Rite Aid Healthy Futures, formerly known as The Rite Aid Foundation, is a public charity dedicated to driving change in communities, with emphasis on underserved neighborhoods, focusing on the areas of health, wellness, race and equity. Together with our donors, Rite Aid associates, community partners and neighbors, we help lift up local neighborhoods through caring actions and investments that make a real difference in people's lives. Healthy Futures is proud to be affiliated with Rite Aid, which provides an array of whole being health products and services for the entire family through over 2,000 retail pharmacy locations across 17 states. Visit www.RiteAidHealthyFutures.org to learn more.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the median home price has crept over $800,000, the benefits of living in California no longer outweigh the costs for an increasing number of Californians1. Since 1990, more than 3.8 million people have left the state than have moved in—slightly less than the total population of the city of Los Angeles. According to the IRS, net domestic and foreign outmigration increased to over 263,000, up from just under 168,000 in 2019. To keep the workers who keep its cities running, California needs more naturally affordable housing. To this end, the American Enterprise Institute is hosting a series of conferences throughout California to discuss how cities can create affordable and economically vibrant neighborhoods where families can put down roots.
By implementing Light Touch Density— the development of varied single-family homes with 1-4 units— housing can be built that stems the migration tide. According to a recent AEI study, as the number of housing units per acre built increases, the cost of those individual housing units decreases. Modestly increasing density with a "light touch" by building more duplexes, townhomes, or condos concentrates increased housing supply at the middle price points, directly increasing the amount of naturally affordable housing and slowing high home price appreciation. This filtering process parallels the car market, where new cars free up used cars at lower prices, and so on. Neighborhoods can maintain their residential character while increasing affordability just by incrementally increasing density.
Current homeowners that often fight against housing construction and want to stick around for the long haul have a lot to lose as California bleeds residents. There isn't enough housing for young adults to move out on their own and with the normalization of remote work, workers are not necessarily tethered to the office. But cities that get into a cycle of population loss will suffer from lower tax revenue, impacting fire and police, education, and parks and recreation.
Join AEI September 19-23 to learn how you and your community can take actionable steps to address California's housing crisis through SB 9, SB 10, and Light Touch Density.
Registration is open for 6 California free conferences to be held the week of September 19, 2022.
These conferences are free and open to all—please forward to anyone else who might have an interest. Each conference will be packed with information and presentations to help to tackle the most pressing housing issues facing Californians.
Visit aei.org/california-housing-conference to register
1 California Department of Finance, Finance Bulletin, August 2022.
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Arthur Gailes
American Enterprise Institute Housing Center
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Kansas among half of states with least amount of credit card debt
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas has ranked among the half of states with the least amount of credit card debt, racking up a total of $9.3 billion.
With inflation pressuring budgets around the nation and raising concerns about a prolonged recession, WalletHub.com the personal finance website, consumers are once again adding new credit card debt by the billions. The Credit Card Debt Study released on Monday, Sept. 12, indicates that $67.1 billion in debt was racked up in the second quarter.
WalletHub indicated that the figure is an all-time high for credit card debt added during the second quarter of a year, and now it projects that consumers will add a total of $110 billion in debt by the end of the year.
The personal finance website noted that the increase in debt in the second quarter of 2022 was about 3.5 times larger than the post-Great Recession average for the second quarter of a year. It said outstanding credit card debt increased by about 6% during the quarter as well and that since the end of the Great Recession, consumer performance has regressed on a year-over-year basis in 6 of every 10 quarters.
WalletHub also said that at 1.97% for the quarter, the credit card charge-off rate was 8.24% higher than in the previous quarter.
Nationally, the report indicated that the average household’s credit card balance is $8,942 - which is $2,995 below the projected breaking point for household finances.
However, the rise in debt is not uniform across the country, as some areas have larger payment problems than others. With that in mind, WalletHub said it compared all 50 states based on how much residents owe companies - specifically, how those balances changed in the second quarter.
Keeping in mind that the lower the rank, the lower the debt, Kansas ranked 31st in the nation with a household credit card debt of $7,553, a household credit card debt increase of $516, a total credit card debt of $9.3 billion and a total credit card debt increase of $589 million.
The report indicates that the only border state with less debt than the Sunflower State is Nebraska, which ranked 38th overall with a household credit card debt of $6,956, a household credit card debt increase of $475, a total credit card debt of $5.7 billion and a total credit card debt increase of $364.1 million.
Oklahoma still ranked among the half of states with the lowest amount of debt with an overall rank of 27, a household credit card debt of $8,136, a household credit card debt increase of $556, a total credit card debt of $13.1 billion and a total credit card debt increase of $829.8 million.
On the other side of the spectrum, Missouri ranked 20th overall with a household credit card debt of $7,402, a household credit card debt increase of $505, a total credit card debt of $19.5 billion and a total credit card debt increase of $1.2 billion.
Lastly, Colorado ranked 18th overall with a household credit card debt of $8,906, a household credit card debt increase of $608, a total credit card debt of $20.6 billion and a total credit card debt increase of $1.3 billion.
The study found the states with the largest credit card debt are as follows:
- California - $120.8 billion owed
- Texas - $93.2 billion owed
- Florida - $73.1 billion owed
- New York - $66 billion owed
- Illinois - $41.6 billion owed
The study found the states with the least amount of credit card debt are as follows:
- Vermont - $2 billion owed
- Wyoming - $2 billion owed
- North Dakota - $2.4 billion owed
- South Dakota - $2.6 billion owed
- Alaska - $3.1 billion owed
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Voters throughout Georgia may be receiving official election mail as part of a comprehensive effort to improve the accuracy of Georgia’s voter rolls, the Secretary of State’s Election Division announced this week.
ATLANTA — Voters throughout Georgia may be receiving official election mail as part of a comprehensive effort to improve the accuracy of Georgia’s voter rolls, the Secretary of State’s Election Division announced this week. Approximately 208,000 active voters may have moved within Georgia, according to data from the Department of Driver Services.
In June of this year, the Elections Division identified these voters by cross-referencing Drivers Services records that reflect more recent activity indicating a different address than the existing voter records on file, including records obtained through the state’s partnership with the Electronic Registration Information Center, also known as ERIC. To increase the accuracy of current election records, the mailer will ask the recipients to respond by confirming their current address. Individuals who do not respond will not be affected.
“Georgians move every day, and the last thing on their mind is updating their voter registration,” Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a news release. “We want to help make sure there’s no surprises when election day comes around.”
The mailer encourages voters to visit their My Voter Page to ensure the accuracy of their information by providing a link and a QR code. All Georgia voters are encouraged to visit MVP to check their registration status, early voting and election day locations, and absentee voting information.
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Innovative, commission-free commercial mortgage broker publishes over 500 current property listings–including off-market properties–exclusive for active GPs at no cost
HOWELL, N.J., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GPARENCY, the nation's premier, commission-free commercial mortgage brokerage, is now providing an unprecedented database of over 500 market and off-market commercial property listings exclusively to active buyers. To help general partners (GPs) find the most relevant deals on the market, all listings are 100% confirmed and regularly updated with the latest info. Each listing includes the property type, address, current price, and the listing broker's contact info to get more details about the listing.
"Creating a one-stop experience like this is revolutionary," said Ira Zlotowitz, founder and CEO of GPARENCY. "You can now access up-to-date, on- and off-market commercial property listings as well as get financing and a commission-free broker all in one place."
"The innovation to fund deals without broker commissions was already a big disruption to the industry, but we knew we wanted to do more," Zlotowitz added. "We've remained steadfast in our passion for providing equitable access for all, and that's why we're obsessed with looking out for the GP. This new listing database is another way we can show it. At no cost, GPs now have the capability to find current listings on commercial properties across the country that they won't find elsewhere."
GPARENCY's new commercial property database isn't the first time the company made headlines for, as they put it, "obsessing over the GP." GPARENCY is a membership-based, full-service commercial mortgage brokerage that provides borrowers with access to over 3,000 lenders nationwide. Whereas most commercial brokers charge commissions based on the size of a property deal, GPARENCY clients pay a membership fee of $5,000 per year and a flat fee of $11,000 to finance and close deals, regardless of their size—a first of its kind.
GPs looking for off-market deals near them can get access to GPARENCY's Beta Listing Database and start shopping from over 500 multifamily, commercial, and industrial property deals.
About GPARENCY
GPARENCY is a premier commercial mortgage brokerage built around a revolutionary membership model – the company only charges flat fees and zero commissions, and clients never pay more than $16,000. Founded on over $100 billion in closing expertise, GPARENCY runs the entire deal, from underwriting to creating the competition to placement, all the way through to closing. To learn more about the GPARENCY revolution and the future of commercial real estate, contact connect@gparency.com.
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In midst of parade shooting, strangers save a young boy
CHICAGO (AP) — A woman — stunned and speechless in the chaos of a July 4 parade massacre — walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.
Ring had fled the scene in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park with his wife and three children to an area behind a popular pancake house.
“We kind of met eyes and didn’t say anything.... I put my arms out, and she gave him to me,” Ring said Thursday, when describing the exchange with the unidentified woman, who then laid down in front of their car in shock.
The boy pointed in the direction of the parade route, saying “Mommy, Daddy, Mommy, Daddy.”
Ring’s wish to help the boy carried him back to the scene. He tucked the boy’s face in his chest, so he couldn’t see the carnage. But Ring quickly realized it was too dangerous.
“Active shooter! Get back down!” a police officer shouted. Ring fled again.
He and his family got to their car and took the boy to a Highland Park fire station. “I have a boy. He’s not ours,” he told the department staff, who asked him to keep the boy as authorities searched for the shooter and helped the wounded.
“They were getting ready for war,” Ring said.
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The family drove to Ring’s in-laws, where they hunkered down. There, the boy sat with Ring’s 4-year-old, watching a Mickey Mouse show.
“He asked my wife to wipe him off because he had blood on him that wasn’t his,” said Ring, an insurance broker from Highland Park.
They were later able to identify the boy and reunite him with his grandparents.
Aiden McCarthy’s parents, Kevin and Irina, both died in the shooting, which left five others dead and more than two dozen wounded.
Friends of the McCarthys said Irina’s parents would care for the boy going forward.
“Aiden ... will have a long road ahead to heal, find stability, and ultimately navigate life as an orphan. He is surrounded by a community of friends and extended family that will embrace him with love, and any means available to ensure he has everything he needs as he grows,” Irina Colon, a family friend, wrote on a GoFundMe account she created for the family and Aiden. The account has raised more than $2 million.
On Thursday, Ring was still trying to process what happened at the July 4 parade. He said he’s not a hero and just did what anyone would have done in the situation.
“I’m just filled with immense gratitude. I’m really sad. I don’t know, I don’t know how I feel. I have not slept for a minute the last two nights,” he said.
“What could’ve happened — it is nothing short of a miracle that the five of us — me, my wife and my three kids — one of us or all of us isn’t dead. I do not understand. Everybody around us was hit or got shot.”
The five others who were killed were identified Tuesday as Katherine Goldstein, 64; Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63; Stephen Straus, 88; Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78; and Eduardo Uvaldo, 69.
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Places to Work in 2022 by Prairie Business Magazine.
Digi-Key employees nominated the company by outlining the benefits and culture, as well as the personal job satisfaction they feel as a result of their work. The magazine received nearly 1,700 nominations from employees at companies from South Dakota, North Dakota and western Minnesota.
"We are honored that Digi-Key employees nominated the company as one of the top workplaces in the region," said Shane Zutz, vice president of human resources for Digi-Key. "Digi-Key's success is the product of the effort that our amazing global team of more than 5,000 contributes -- including 3,600+ local employees -- and we are very proud to have earned this honor as a result of their votes."
Digi-Key's state-of-the-art facility in Thief River Falls includes a recently opened 2.2 million square foot Product Distribution Center expansion, which features advanced automation systems; common work areas and break rooms with plenty of natural sunlight; a quiet room and 16 private mothers' rooms; a Community Garden and more, all highlighting Digi-Key's collaborative company culture and commitment to employee well-being.
Prairie Business featured the 50 Best Places to Work winners in its September 2022 issue. To learn more about career opportunities at Digi-Key, visit the Digi-Key website.
About Digi-Key Electronics
Digi-Key Electronics has been proudly headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, since 1972. Recognized as the global leader, innovator and pioneer of electronic components and automation products distribution, Digi-Key offers more than 13.4 million components from over 2,300 quality name-brand manufacturers. Digi-Key employs more than 5,000 people in Northwest Minnesota and beyond, delivering over 25,000 packages per day to customers in 180+ countries around the world. More information is available at digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Bellmont Partners
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Former West Virginia lawmaker gets 3 months in Jan. 6 riot
(AP) - A former West Virginia lawmaker who livestreamed himself on Facebook storming the U.S. Capitol and cheering on what he described as a “revolution” was sentenced Wednesday to three months in prison.
Derrick Evans, 37, who pleaded guilty to a felony civil disorder charge, told the judge that he regrets his actions every day and is a “good person who unfortunately was caught up in a moment.”
“I will forever bear the reminder that I made a crucial mistake. I’ve let down myself, I’ve let down my community and most importantly I’ve let down my family,” Evans told the judge.
The Republican from Prichard, West Virginia, was sworn in as a member of the state’s House of Delegates just weeks before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot that halted the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory and left more than 100 police officers injured. Evans was arrested two days after the riot and promptly resigned a month before the start of the legislative session, so he never served a day in the legislature.
Prosecutors had sought the three months behind bars, describing Evans as a leader in the riot who escalated the chaos at the Capitol by enthusiastically egging on the rioters around him.
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth told Evans said time behind bars was necessary to reflect the seriousness of Evans’ actions and help prevent something like the riot from ever happening again.
“I can’t just give you probation in a case like this. It doesn’t reflect the feelings of the community. It doesn’t reflect the feelings of the country about what happened that day,” Lamberth said.
“I don’t want another riot the next election. I don’t want this to happen again, so I’m going to do what I can,” the judge added.
In the days leading up to the riot, Evans told his 30,000 Facebook followers to “Fight For Trump” in the nation’s capital, according to court documents. On the day of the riot, he skipped then- President Donald Trump’s speech and went straight to the Capitol, where he used his cellphone to record the melee for more than an hour, prosecutors said.
In a since-deleted cell phone video that was widely shared online, Evans gleefully narrated the riot for his Facebook followers, cheered on the crowd and fist bumped rioters as he and the rest of the mob swarmed the Capitol and jammed inside.
“Guys, oh my gosh, I can’t even explain what is happening right now, how amazing this is to see in person. I am in awe. The revolution has started. The revolution has started!” he said, according to court documents.
After pushing inside the Capitol, he shouted: “We’re in! Derrick Evans is in the Capitol!”
About 15 minutes after leaving the building, he texted a friend to ask if he should delete the video “so there’s no evidence” of his actions, court records show.
“Even while he was filming the livestream he knew what was happening around him was not lawful,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn Fifield told the judge, noting that at one point Evans speculated that Trump would “pardon anybody who gets arrested” for going in the Capitol.
Evans’ attorney urged the judge for probation, noting that the former lawmaker didn’t engage in any violence or destruction and was heard on the video urging others not to do so. Attorney Paul Taylor argued in court documents the video suggests “a certain naivete” and “lack of experience, wisdom or judgement rather than primarily criminal intent.”
Evans, a former teacher and football coach, is among more than 300 people who have pleaded guilty in connection to the riot. Defendants have admitted to crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felony seditious conspiracy.
Sentences have ranged from probation for those who admitted to petty offenses to more than five years in prison for a man who attacked police officers working to hold back the angry mob.
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Obama White House portrait to be unveiled at Sept. 7 event
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama‘s presidential portrait will be unveiled at the White House in a September ceremony hosted by his former No. 2, President Joe Biden.
Portraits of the former president and Michelle Obama will be presented in the East Room as is traditional, on Sept. 7, according to Obama’s office.
It will mark the first time the former first lady has returned to the White House since her husband left office in January 2017. The former president previously returned in April to mark the 12th anniversary of his signature health care law — and spent more than four hours meeting with Biden and greeting White House staff.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host the Obamas for the occasion.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was expected to announce the portrait unveiling during her press briefing later Wednesday. As with previous such ceremonies, the artists and details about the artwork won’t be released until the day of the ceremony.
The White House Historical Association has arranged portraits of recent presidents and first ladies since 1965, when it negotiated acquiring a portrait of former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter unveiled the official White House portraits of former President Gerald Ford and former first lady Betty Ford in an East Room ceremony.
Carter later asked not to have a ceremony, according to the association, but most other former first couples have had one in their years since leaving office. The Obamas hosted the May 2012 unveiling of the portraits of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush.
“I think it’s fair to say that every president is acutely aware that we are just temporary residents -- we’re renters here,” Obama said then of the White House. “We’re charged with the upkeep until our lease runs out. But we also leave a piece of ourselves in this place.”
Bush said he was honored and joked, “I am also pleased, Mr. President, that when you are wandering these halls as you wrestle with tough decisions, you will now be able to gaze at this portrait and ask, what would George do?”
The White House portraits won’t be the Obamas’ first in Washington. They attended the unveiling of their portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in 2018. Obama joked then that artist Kehinde Wiley cheerfully ignored his suggestions for that likeness to feature “less gray hair” and “smaller ears.”
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A leaked draft of a majority opinion says the US Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade, the case that established the federal right to an abortion, meaning access to medication abortion may be more important than ever.
Some states have restricted the practice, but in December, the US Food and Drug Administration relaxed certain federal regulations on what is now the most commonly used abortion method in the United States.
What is medication abortion?
Medication abortion, also known as abortion with pills or medical abortion, is a method by which someone ends their pregnancy by taking two pills, rather than having a surgical procedure.
The first pill is mifepristone, sold under the brand names Mifeprex or Korlym. It's also known as RU 486. The second pill is called misoprostol.
How does it work?
Mifepristone blocks a hormone called progesterone, which the body needs for the pregnancy to continue. The hormone helps maintain the inside of the uterus. When the hormone is absent, the uterus will expel its contents.
After taking mifepristone, the patient waits 24 to 48 hours to take misoprostol. That helps empty the uterus through bleeding and muscle contractions.
The drugs typically cause intense cramps and heavy bleeding for about 3 to 5 hours. A regular menstrual period will usually resume in a couple of weeks.
Within 14 days of taking the medicine, the patient will typically go back to a health clinic or doctor's office for a follow-up appointment. A health care professional will do a lab test or an ultrasound to confirm that the abortion is complete. They will also check the patient for infection.
When can you have a medication abortion?
The drugs can be taken immediately after someone learns that they're pregnant, up to 11 weeks after the first day of the last menstrual period, depending on where the person lives. State laws vary.
Can you get pregnant again after having it?
Yes, but a person who takes these drugs should use a birth control for at least a month afterward.
When was the process approved?
The FDA approved mifepristone, coupled with misoprostol, for abortion use in 2000. This combination is also available in more than 60 other countries.
In 2016, the FDA approved a supplemental application from the maker of Mifeprex to change the regimen and the drug label.
Who shouldn't take the drugs?
Medication abortion medicines shouldn't be taken 70 or more days after the start of the last menstrual period.
People who have certain health conditions or who have had an ectopic pregnancy, a rare event in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, shouldn't have a medication abortion.
It's not recommended for people who have an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control, although the device can be removed before the medication abortion. People on long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy and those who are allergic to the drugs or similar medications also shouldn't use them.
People with anemia can take the drugs, but they may need more monitoring because of the bleeding that happens.
How many people use this method?
The number of people seeking abortions overall has fallen, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the percentage of people using an abortion pill has increased among those who chose to have an abortion. A February study from the Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive rights think tank, found that an estimated 54% of people chose this method in 2020. In 2017, 39% did.
How do you get the pills?
Unlike with most medications that you can pick up at a nearby pharmacy, only a health care provider who is certified can order, prescribe and dispense the pills for a medication abortion.
Since 2011, the medicine has come from a restricted program called the Mifepristone Shared REMS Program. REMS stands for Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, a program the FDA uses for specific drugs to make sure the benefit outweighs any risk. Typically, drugs are in this program have some complications or contraindications.
There are 62 drugs in REMS programs, including some cancer drugs, drugs used to treat MS, antipsychotics, opioids and testosterone. Drugs in this program usually require a provider to be certified to administer them, and some require the provider follow a specific plan to educate the patient about how the drug works.
Are the rules the same about access to abortion pills across the US?
Access to pills is not equal in all states.
In April 2021, the FDA allowed medication abortion pills to be sent by mail during the Covid-19 pandemic and said it would no longer enforce a rule that required women to get the first of the two pills in person at a clinic or hospital.
In December, it removed the requirement that mifepristone be dispensed only in certain health care settings. It added a requirement that pharmacies be certified to dispense it.
As of April, 33 states permit only licensed physicians to prescribe mifepristone pills. Seven states put laws on the books that require providers to tell patients that the process could be reversed if they are given a high amount of progesterone, but scientific evidence does not support this claim. Similar laws in Arizona and North Dakota have been held up or delayed in court.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and several other medical associations have long advocated for the removal of restrictions on how the drugs are administered.
The restrictions, the group argues, "do not make the care safer, are not based on medical evidence or need, and create barriers to clinician and patient access to medication abortion."
Are there side effects?
Studies show that this abortion method is considered safe and highly effective.
Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, weakness and dizziness. These usually happen in the first 24 hours after taking the second drug.
Rare side effects include a fast heartbeat, fainting and fatal infections.
There is a 0.4% risk of major complications. The associated mortality rate is less than 0.0001%, studies show.
What if it doesn't work?
The method works 99.6% of the time, studies show, if the pills are taken at nine weeks of pregnancy or sooner. In weeks nine through 10, it works 91% to 93% of the time; it works about 87% of the time in weeks 10 through 11.
If the abortion is not complete, the woman may need to take the medicine again. In rare cases, they may have to have a surgical abortion.
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BEIJING, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Education, the largest provider of online graduate degrees to China, is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with Northern Arizona University through the introduction of a Chinese language online Master of Computer Science degree optimized for Chinese working professionals. With the incredible growth of our first partnership program, a Master of Computer Information Technology, the MCS program will expand NAU's portfolio to meet the growing needs of companies and the working professional market.
Beacon's comprehensive services and technology suite will continue to provide fully localized capabilities for NAU including marketing, recruitment, instructional design, translation, delivery, technology, and student support so NAU can deliver its world class personalized learning instructional model that is rapidly expanding to identify and support talented Chinese learners.
"We here at NAU are proud to expand our partnership with Beacon Education given the growth in outstanding students we have seen. Beacon's technology and services allows us to focus on teaching and learning knowing that students will have an outstanding experience. We look forward to continuing growing our partnership in the coming years," explains Gayla Stoner, Vice Provost and Dean of Online and Innovative Educational Initiatives at NAU.
"Both our corporate partners and the broader market are increasingly excited for high quality graduate degree areas such as computer science, data science, analytics, and AI. The design, content, and instruction in NAU's outstanding personalized learning program are the foundation for real enthusiasm and growth here in China," notes Michael Wang, CEO of Beacon Education. "We are excited to expand our innovative partnership and look forward to many new degrees in the future with NAU."
ABOUT NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1899, Northern Arizona University is a world-class community of nearly 30,000 students across 130 undergradute degrees and 100 graduate programs anchored in Flagstaff, Arizona. Originally a teachers' college, the university's focus on high quality teaching and learning is found deep in its commitment to building a better tomorrow through education. https://nau.edu/
ABOUT BEACON EDUCATION
Beacon is China's largest provider of online master's degrees, partnering with the world's leading universities to deliver a broad range of programs and resources. Our 35+ programs across 18+ university partners are transforming digital education in China. Beacon is proud to empower Chinese learners achieve their goals. https://www.beaconedu.com/
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Police: Girl, 10, fatally shot neighbor her mom was fighting with
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFTV) - A Florida woman is facing manslaughter charges after police say her 10-year-old daughter shot and killed a neighbor with whom her mother got into a fight.
Friends and neighbors say 41-year-old Lashun “Bones” Rodgers was grilling out, celebrating Memorial Day at her apartment. They say 31-year-old Lakrisha Isaac was drunk and slapped Rodgers, who hit Isaac back.
Police say the two women began fighting, and Isaac handed a bag with a gun in it to her 10-year-old daughter. The girl allegedly pulled out the weapon and shot Rodgers twice, killing her.
Isaac is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter by culpable negligence and child neglect. She is in jail without bond.
Meanwhile, her daughter is in the care of the Department of Children and Families. The state attorney’s office is deciding whether to charge her.
Family and friends say Rodgers was known for giving neighborhood kids money and loved by her daughter and grandchild, who just had open heart surgery.
“Bones giving, loving. Bones will give you the shoes and the shirt off her back, literally. I’ve seen her do it,” said Rodgers’ best friend, Stacey Johnson. “And she kept you laughing. Her humor… Oh my God, her spirit was awesome.”
Those left with just Rodgers’ memory say the 10-year-old accused of shooting her needs help, and they want her locked up.
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to loosen and remove dust and debris from ceiling fan blades," said an inventor, from Belleville, Ill., "so I invented the BLADE BUDDY. My design would offer a convenient and time-saving alternative to traditional fan blade cleaning tools and procedures."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to clean ceiling fan blades. In doing so, it helps to loosen, remove and contain dust and dirt. As a result, it prevents dust and dirt from falling onto the floor or surfaces below the fan and it saves time and effort. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CWC-127, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Mike Stipe brings 30 years' experience to managed service provider
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicalis US, an international IT solution and managed services provider, today announced the appointment of Mike Stipe as Vice President of its Microsoft practice. Stipe will be responsible for strengthening Logicalis US's Microsoft portfolio and aligning the practice with the company's business goals.
"Mike brings a deep knowledge of Microsoft solutions as well as a strong business acumen and ability to grow companies that make him a vital component of our team," said CEO Jon Groves. "We are excited to welcome Mike as an Architect of Change™ and look forward to how his contributions will help us continue guiding customers through their ongoing digital transformation efforts."
A 30-year veteran of the technology industry, Stipe joins Logicalis US with a strong knowledge of the Microsoft portfolio and services. In his most recent role, he leveraged the Microsoft portfolio and services to help clients with their digital transformation strategies, resulting in a 50% revenue growth for his organization. He has served in leadership positions at a variety of technology companies including Arynga, Teleca, Motorola and Wind River.
Aligned with its global strategy, Logicalis US holds a joint commitment with Microsoft to foster a strategic alliance to bring teams together and innovate with industry-leading solutions and services. Earlier this year, the leading MSP launched its Logicalis Collaboration suite, built on solutions from Microsoft and Cisco, as part of its Digital Workplace Center of Excellence.
"I am incredibly impressed by the partnership Logicalis has built with Microsoft, and I am excited to join the team," said Stipe. "I look forward to working with Microsoft to drive innovation and digital transformation for our customers across all verticals and industries."
Award-winning Logicalis US works alongside our customers to recommend, plan, and implement a digital transformation strategy that aligns with their business goals. Through our consulting and managed services and with our longtime strategic partners, we then deliver custom security, network, collaboration, cloud, and data center solutions.
Logicalis employs over 6,400 people worldwide, including highly trained service specialists who design, deploy and manage complex IT infrastructures to meet the needs of over 10,000 corporate and public sector customers. To achieve this, Logicalis maintains strong partnerships with technology leaders such as Cisco, HPE, IBM, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, VMware and ServiceNow on an international basis. It has specialized solutions for enterprise and medium-sized companies in vertical markets covering financial services, TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing and professional services, helping customers benefit from cutting-edge technologies in a cost-effective way.
The Logicalis Group has annualized revenues of over $1.5 billion from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific and is one of the leading IT and communications solution integrators specializing in the areas of advanced technologies and services.
The Logicalis Group is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $4.1 billion.
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They join thousands of donors around the world who gave blood, saved lives and attempt to beat a world record.
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of volunteers have taken part in #GlobalBloodHeroes Day on 27 August 2022 in order to save 150,000 lives. Together they aim to beat the world record for blood donations in one calendar day.
Globally countries are struggling with a shortage of blood. To tackle this challenge, the #GlobalBloodHeroes campaign was initiated by Who is Hussain, a community service organization focused on social justice.
Many of the world's leading health and blood donor organisations have partnered with Who is Hussain. These include the Red Cross in several countries, Naryana Health in India, the National Health Service (UK), Vitalant (U.S.A) and Etablissement français du sang (EFS) in France.
Donations began in New Zealand and concluded in the U.S. It took in 250 locations, 20 countries and six continents.
This campaign aims to be an international bid to break the world record of the most blood donations in a single day. The current record stands at 33,000.
The world record will be confirmed by Official World Records, a leading verification body recognised by the Council of Notariats of the European Union. They will authenticate after blood donor organisations confirm how many #GlobalBloodHeroes took part in their respective countries.
Ultimately, with so many taking part on Global Blood Heroes Day, lives have been saved. Just one blood donation can help save three lives.
Muntazir Rai, Director of Who is Hussain said: "Thousands of people around the world responded to the call to be a Global Blood Hero and save lives and beat a world record. Who is Hussain was established to emulate the brave and compassionate legacy of Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. On Global Blood Heroes Day, that compassion was clearly demonstrated from all faiths and none. Giving blood donation is a universal act that unites people around the world."
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Lawsuit over Idaho transgender athlete ban likely to proceed
By REBECCA BOONE
Associated Press
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports will likely move forward after both sides agreed the woman who sued is again enrolled at Boise State University. Idaho in 2020 became the first state in the nation to ban transgender women and girls from playing on women’s sports teams in public schools. Several states have followed suit, and the lawsuit from Lindsay Hecox could set precedent for whether such policies violate federal anti-discrimination rules. Last year the case stalled after Hecox withdrew from Boise State University. On Wednesday attorneys on both sides agreed she had re-enrolled, was playing soccer and hopes to make the cross-country team. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-idaho/2022/04/14/lawsuit-over-idaho-transgender-athlete-ban-likely-to-proceed/ | 2022-04-14T22:43:36Z |
Summer Program Will Help Students from Underresourced Communities Recover Emotionally from COVID-19 & Prevent Summer Slide
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Camps, schools, and advocates are partnering to provide underresourced middle school students with a week of summer camp that will help address their emotional well-being and academic losses caused by the pandemic over the past two years.
Through the collaboration of the American Camp Association (ACA), the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), and the New York Life Foundation, middle schoolers will have the opportunity to gain social, emotional, and noncognitive skills through a camp experience, which will help put them on track for the upcoming school year. The partnerships are happening at 10 summer camps across seven states in 2022, with plans to double the number of camps and participants in 2023.
The 10 participating camps each received $25,000 in grant funding for the programs, which will allow students from the partner schools to attend accredited summer camps for one week. Summer camps focus on the social-emotional well-being of children and provide them with the opportunity to gain essential life skills such as problem-solving, leadership, and communication in a safe environment. Intentional summer learning programs such as camp help stem summer learning loss and prepare students for a successful upcoming school year.
"The need for summer learning and enrichment opportunities has never been greater," said Aaron Dworkin, CEO, NSLA. "Helping young people experience the unique camp experience with their schoolmates and teachers promises to engage them and ease the transition back to school."
"Summer camp experiences are essential to the education and development of the whole child," said Tom Rosenberg, President/CEO, ACA. "These school-camp partnership programs will provide students with crucial opportunities to learn beyond the classroom, to bridge summer learning gaps, to take positive risks and try new things, and that will help set them up for increased academic success in the new school year."
"Children, particularly young adolescents, continue to struggle with negative impacts of the pandemic on their well-being and academic learning. These camp-school partnerships will provide thousands of middle school students with important emotional and social supports that create a strong foundation for academic growth when the school year resumes," said Marlyn Torres, senior program officer, New York Life Foundation. "This initiative strongly aligns with the Foundation's educational enhancement focus to support middle schoolers during the critical out-of-school time hours."
The school-camp partnership is another initiative in the push by national, state, and local organizations to increase summer learning opportunities as encouraged by US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona during the Discover Summer campaign: "Summer learning programs have always been important for our students but in the last couple of years, they have become essential. Quality summer learning and enrichment programs are key to recovering from the pandemic."
Camps participating in the camp-school partnership include:
- Camp Echo Lake (Warrensburg, NY)
- Camp Twin Lakes (Atlanta, GA)
- Frost Valley YMCA (Claryville, NY)
- Change Summer (New York, NY)
- Hale Education (Westwood, MA)
- Trailblazers (Montague, NJ)
- Mo Ranch (Hunt, TX)
- Guided Discoveries (San Juan Capistrano, CA)
- BGCSF-Camp Mendocino (Fort Bragg, CA)
- BGCM-Whitcomb-Mason (Hartland, WI)
For more information about this camp-school partnership, please contact PR@ACAcamps.org.
The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization serving the more than 15,000 year-round and summer camps in the US who annually serve 26 million campers. ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy, evidence-based education, and professional development, and is the only independent national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's voluntary commitment to the health, safety, risk management, and overall well-being of campers and staff. For more information, visit ACAcamps.org or call 800-428-2267.
The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is the only national nonprofit exclusively focused on closing the achievement and opportunity gaps by increasing access to high-quality summer learning opportunities. NSLA recognizes and disseminates what works in summer learning, develops and delivers community capacity-building offerings and convenes and empowers key actors to embrace summer learning as a solution for equity and excellence in education. For more information, visit www.summerlearning.org.
Inspired by New York Life's tradition of service and humanity, the New York Life Foundation has, since its founding in 1979, provided over $390 million in charitable contributions to national and local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation supports programs that benefit young people, particularly in the areas of educational enhancement, childhood bereavement and social justice. The Foundation also encourages and facilitates the community involvement of employees and agents of New York Life through its Volunteers for Good program and Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative. To learn more, please visit newyorklifefoundation.org
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Which kids tunnel is best?
Even though there are countless aisles of toys for every age, it can be challenging to find the perfect item for babies, toddlers or young kids that is both exciting and beneficial. However, one toy that checks all the boxes is a play tunnel. No kid can resist crawling through the tunnel, wondering what’s on the other side. And as a bonus, all that crawling is certain to burn your child’s excessive energy.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive kids tunnel with games that can accommodate multiple kids, the Playz Kids Playhouse Jungle Gym with Pop-Up Tents and Tunnels is a top choice.
What to know before you buy a kids tunnel
Here are a few things to consider before buying a kids tunnel.
What is a kids play tunnel?
The most common play tunnel for kids is made of soft material with wire that folds up when not in use. It can be anything from a simple tunnel to a full maze of tunnels, tents and games. The tents can include windows or areas to stand. Some larger play tunnels may include a ball pit or a basketball game.
Benefits of a kids tunnel
When kids are younger, they learn by having fun. Here are a few benefits kids will gain by playing in a kids tunnel.
- Exercise: A play tunnel offers a way for kids to get their exercise without even realizing they are. From crawling through the tunnel repeatedly to jumping in the ball pit to shooting the basketball, all of those fun activities count as exercise.
- Gross motor skills: Toddlers and babies especially can work on several gross motor skills from a kids tunnel. Babies can develop muscles needed to crawl forward and backward, and it also benefits children by engaging their entire body and building core and arm muscles.
- Sensory development: A play tunnel provides so much sensory stimulation, including the different colors, the feel of the material and the sound it makes when you’re wiggling through the tunnel. This can help babies and toddlers develop their senses. However, for some children who experience sensory processing problems, many of the elements in a kids tunnel can help with sensory overload.
What to look for in a quality kids tunnel
Size
There are many different sizes of tunnels for kids. When choosing a size, you’ll want to consider the age of your children. If you want a tunnel for your baby who just learned to crawl, a simple, straight tunnel will likely be a lot of fun. However, for toddlers or young kids, you might want to consider an option that includes multiple tunnels and a few games to make sure they don’t get bored.
Safety
To ensure a play tunnel is safe, you’ll first want to check the age recommendation on the tunnel to ensure your kids fall into that range. Also, because most play tunnels are soft and collapsible, they won’t be able to support the weight of your child if they lean against it or try to climb on top. Lastly, it’s smart to check the tunnel to ensure no wires have popped out of the material, which can happen if a wire breaks.
Extra features
If you want something more than a simple, straight tunnel, there are a ton of options, including sets that include multiple tunnels, tents, a basketball hoop and a ball pit. However, many expansive tunnels take up a large area, so be sure you have the space if you want a lot of extra features.
How much you can expect to spend on a kids tunnel
Depending on the material, size and features, kids tunnels cost between $10-$150.
Kids tunnel FAQ
Can I clean my play tunnel in the washing machine?
A. Since the majority of play tunnels for kids contain metal wiring inside the material that cannot be removed, they cannot be put in the washing machine. If it gets dirty, you should be able to hand wash it with a damp washcloth and soap. However, it’s always best to read the manufacturer’s instructions first.
Can I use a kids tunnel for my dogs?
A. Most soft play tunnels are safe for dogs and can be used to provide fun or as a training tool. However, since the material is thin, a dog’s nails could rip or put holes in the material.
What are the best kids tunnels to buy?
Top kids tunnel
Playz Kids Playhouse Jungle Gym with Pop Up Tents and Tunnels
What you need to know: If you’re looking for a comprehensive tunnel playset, this option offers space for multiple kids, an exciting maze and games.
What you’ll love: While there are several pieces, it’s straightforward to assemble and is lightweight. Plus, you can combine the tunnels and tents in various ways or keep them freestanding in different areas.
What you should consider: The ball pit balls are not included and can be a little expensive.
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Top kids tunnel for the money
What you need to know: This simple and affordable kids play tunnel offers enjoyment without taking up too much space.
What you’ll love: Set up is fast and simple with its pop-up design, and it easily folds up and comes with a convenient carrying case. Plus, the multi-color tunnel provides visual stimulation and fun.
What you should consider: The tunnel is not designed to withstand rough play — the material is thin.
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What you need to know: With its unique design, this play tunnel can provide hours of excitement for multiple kids.
What you’ll love: This kids tunnel comes with four tunnels and a central area, which is ideal for multiple kids or keeping one child busy for hours. Each tunnel also comes with an easy twist lock to quickly set up and put away.
What you should consider: Similar to most soft, foldable tents, inside the material contains wires that could pop out if they’re broken.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Texas Democrats wanting special session over gun laws
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - After last week’s elementary school shooting in Uvalde, the Texas Democrats are requesting a special session over gun laws, aiming to change the requirements of purchase.
All 13 State Senate Democrats wrote a letter to Governor Abbott urging him to call a special session to address gun violence.
The letter outlines 5 points of action.
“The only person who can call a special session is the Governor of Texas and so as long as the Governor is republican he’s the only one, as long as it’s a democrat they’re the only one that will be able to call a special session,” Senator Springer said.
On Saturday, a letter sent to the Texas Governor was released to the public, it asks Governor Abbott to call a special session to enact gun control measures.
Texoma’s own State Senator Drew Springer said the problem isn’t so much a gun issue as it is a mental health issue.
After the Robb Elementary massacre, Governor Abbott’s ideas have also been centered about mental health and increasing those services.
“We know that mental health plays a large roll in this you know that we’ve taken God out of school and we’re seeing the reflections of that.” Springer
Chairman for Grayson County Democratic Party Glenn Melancon said this won’t cut it.
“Any gun safety regulations would be welcome news right now we have more guns and deadlier guns on the streets, children’s, teachers, and police officers are dying, we need to stop that.” Melancon said,
All 13 democratic state senators demanded legislation that raises the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21, requires universal background checks for all firearms sales, implements red flag laws, requires a cooling off period for the purchase of a firearm, and regulates civilian ownership of high capacity magazines.
“There’s solutions that can come up we can talk about them of how we get there but then we got to put actions into place to make Texas kids are kept safe,” Senator Springer said.
The letter claims the state of Texas has endured more mass shootings over the past decade than any other state.
“Republicans are against everything, they are against health care, they are against gun safety, they are against women’s choice, they are against everything so why should that surprise us that they are going to be in the pocket of the gun industry,” Melancon said.
The Texas State Senate has a meeting on June 23rd, Senator Springer is preparing to bring up exactly these points with with his fellow colleagues.
Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/03/texas-democrats-wanting-special-session-over-gun-laws/ | 2022-06-03T04:54:40Z |
The way baseballs are stored could be affecting the game, experts say
By Richard Madan, CTV National News Washington Bureau Correspondent
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Toronto, Canada (CTV Network) — Major League Baseball fans have probably noticed a change in the game recently: fewer home runs, more players getting hit, unpredictable fly balls.
The cause, some experts say, is the balls themselves.
“This year, the balls are spongy,” Meredith Wills told CTV News. “The balls have flat spots. The balls have grip problems that are unusual.”
Wills, an astrophysicist and baseball deconstruction expert, thinks recent changes by the league requiring all teams to store baseballs in humidors for two weeks may be the root cause. Humidors are intended to keep the baseballs at a consistent humidity to standardize them across the league.
However, Wills said that baseballs flatten while they’re shelved, then warp as they expand in different temperatures, showing a deconstructed baseball to illustrate the issue.
“As soon as things dry out, the yarn gets flat, and the covers start pressing in, so the entire ball will get smaller physically.”
Essentially, the baseballs get lumpy from both sitting still for weeks and from the temperature shifts from storage to play.
“They’re basically changing shape in a couple ways,” she said.
The result, she said, is that more pitchers are losing control.
And it’s not only scientists that suspect the balls are the problem. The pros are seeing it too.
“MLB has a very big problem with the baseballs,” Chris Bassitt, pitcher for the New York Mets, said. “They’re bad. Everyone knows it. Every pitcher knows it. The MLB doesn’t give a damn about it, they don’t care.”
Batters complain that the baseballs are spongy, absorbing the bat’s impact and causing more fly balls and fewer home runs.
“Home runs down to less than one per team game,” Gabe Laques, baseball reporter with USA Today, told CTV News. “That’s the first time that’s happened since 2014.
“Everything is down, and by a lot. I think we’re too deep in the season now to see a real significant correction.”
The League says it’s aware of the issue, and is analyzing trends and stats.
In the meantime, fans and players will simply have to deal with this curveball.
With files from CTVNews.ca‘s Alexandra Mae Jones
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for three SLX mask writers from an existing customer in Asia. The order value is in the range of USD 17-21 million. Two systems are planned for delivery during the fourth quarter of 2023, while the third system is planned for delivery during the first quarter of 2024.
The SLX laser mask writer meets rising demand for photomasks for the semiconductor industry and a future need for replacement and modernization. Photomasks manufactured by laser mask writers are of high importance and account for 70-75 percent of all photomasks produced for semiconductor manufacturing. SLX is a new and modern mask writer based on the same technology as Mycronic's mask writers for displays.
"SLX's modern and flexible platform is well suited to meet different customer needs, which in this case is manifested by a repeat SLX order from an existing customer. This time the order is for three systems in two different configurations", says Charlott Samuelsson, Sr VP Pattern Generators at Mycronic.
Mycronic provides mask writers for display manufacturing and production of semiconductors.
For additional information, please contact:
Charlott Samuelsson
Sr VP Pattern Generators
Tel: +46 70 984 42 82
E-mail: charlott.samuelsson@mycronic.com
Sven Chetkovich
Director Investor Relations
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E-mail: sven.chetkovich@mycronic.com
The information in this press release was published on September 9, 2022, at 08:00 a.m. CEST.
About Mycronic
Mycronic is a Swedish high-tech company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of production equipment with high precision and flexibility requirements for the electronics industry. Mycronic's headquarters are located in Täby, north of Stockholm and the Group has subsidiaries in China, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam. Mycronic is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.mycronic.com
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PALMETTO, Fla., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weller Management and Terwilliger Brothers announce the groundbreaking of Trevesta Place apartment community, a multifamily housing project in the North River. Manatee County, one of the fastest growing locations along the West Coast of Florida, is within an easy commuting distance to Downtown St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota, and Tampa.
"We believe the focus in multifamily communities should be creating positive living experiences. We are pleased to bring a quality development project like Trevesta Place to this community," said John Vranich, President, Weller.
The community will consist of six 4-story elevator-served buildings, providing an advantage over most of the competitive properties which consist of 3-story walk up buildings. Trevesta Place houses 256 units: 24 studios, 88 one-bedrooms, 120 two-bedrooms, and 24 three-bedrooms, ranging in size from 770 to 1248 square feet. All will be fashioned with modern finishes like granite countertops, tile backsplashes, a washer and dryer, and plenty of closet space. With construction now underway, the project is estimated to begin pre-leasing in late December and be completed with its first building in April 2023.
Trevesta Place will provide an "attainable price point" for renters while simultaneously providing a Class" A" apartment experience. Amenities will include a serene swimming pool, yoga lawn, dog park, parking garage, pergola and easy access to shopping and freeways. Future residents will live a short distance from beautiful Tampa Bay, nature trails, and enjoy excellent schools, golf courses, restaurants, and retail. Easy access to I-75 and I-275 is within 5 minutes, offering short commutes to those who want to live in the suburbs.
Weller is a multifamily property management company with approximately 20,000+ units under management focused on real-time market trends throughout the Southeastern U.S., Texas, and Colorado. Since 2005, Weller has grown to be the leading boutique property management and real estate investment services company in the US.
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TOKYO (AP) — China will not be able to isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday in Tokyo as she wrapped up an Asia tour highlighted by a visit to Taipei that infuriated Beijing.
Beijing has tried to isolate Taiwan, including by preventing the self-governing island from joining the World Health Organization, Pelosi said.
“They may try to keep Taiwan from visiting or participating in other places, but they will not isolate Taiwan by preventing us to travel there,” she said, defending her trip that has escalated tensions in the region.
Pelosi said her visit to Taiwan was not intended to change the status quo for the island but to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait, which separates Taiwan and mainland China. She praised Taiwan’s hard-fought democracy and success in technology and business, while criticizing Chinese violations of trade agreements, weapons proliferation and human rights problems, including its treatment of its Muslim Uyghur minority.
“If we do not speak out for human rights in China because of commercial interests, we lose all moral authority to speak out about human rights any place in the world,” Pelosi said in a news conference. “China has some contradictions — some progress in terms of lifting people up, some horrible things happening in terms of the Uyghurs. In fact, it’s been labeled a genocide.”
Pelosi said “the two big countries” — the United States and China — must communicate in areas such as climate and other global issues. “It isn’t about our visit determining what the U.S.-China relationship is. It’s a much bigger and longer-term challenge and once again, we have to recognize that we have to work together on certain areas.”
China announced Friday that it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the United States on a range of issues from climate change to military relations and anti-drug efforts in retaliation for Pelosi’s visit. It also announced unspecified sanctions on Pelosi and her family. Such sanctions are generally mostly symbolic in nature.
China, which claims Taiwan and has threatened to annex it by force if necessary, called Pelosi’s visit a provocation and on Thursday began military drills, including missile strike training, in six zones surrounding Taiwan, in what could be its biggest since the mid-1990s.
Pelosi, the first House speaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years, said China launched the “strikes probably using our visit as an excuse.”
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said China’s military exercises represent a “grave problem” that threatens regional peace and security after five missiles launched as part of the drills landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone near a remote southwestern island.
Kishida, speaking after a breakfast meeting with Pelosi and her congressional delegation, said the missile launches need to be “stopped immediately.”
Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said he believes China intentionally fired the five missiles into the Japanese-claimed zone, which China refuses to recognize. The ministry said it believes four other missiles fired from China’s southeastern coast of Fujian flew over Taiwan.
Tetsuo Kotani, a Meikai University professor and senior fellow at the Japan Institute of International Affairs, tweeted that the trip gave China an excuse to ignore the mid-line in the Taiwan Strait that for decades has been an unofficial buffer zone, and the Japanese exclusive economic zone, and could add risks to U.S. warships and others passing through the strait.
Japan has in recent years bolstered its defense capability and troop presence in southwestern Japan and remote islands, including Okinawa, which is about 700 kilometers (420 miles) northeast of Taiwan. Many residents say they worry their island will be quickly embroiled in any Taiwan conflict. Okinawa is home to the majority of about 50,000 American troops based in Japan under a bilateral security pact.
Pelosi and five other members of Congress arrived in Tokyo late Thursday after visiting Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea.
In their breakfast meeting, Kishida said Pelosi and her delegation discussed shared security concerns over China, North Korea and Russia and pledged to work toward peace and stability in Taiwan. Pelosi also held talks with her Japanese counterpart, lower house Speaker Hiroyuki Hosoda, after observing a plenary session at which they were welcomed by a standing ovation.
Japan and its key ally, the U.S., have been pushing for new security and economic frameworks with other democracies in the Indo-Pacific region and Europe as a counter to China’s growing influence amid rising tensions between Beijing and Taipei.
Days before Pelosi’s Taiwan visit, a group of senior Japanese lawmakers, including former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, visited the island and discussed regional security with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. Ishiba said Japan, while working with the United States to prevent conflict in the Indo-Pacific, wants a defense agreement with Taiwan.
The Chinese military exercises launched Thursday involve its navy, air force and other departments and are to last until Sunday. They include missile strikes on targets in the seas north and south of the island in an echo of the last major Chinese military drills in 1995 and 1996 aimed at intimidating Taiwan’s leaders and voters.
Taiwan has put its military on alert and staged civil defense drills, while the U.S. has numerous naval assets in the area.
China also flew warplanes toward Taiwan and blocked imports of its citrus and fish.
China sees the island as a breakaway province and considers visits to Taiwan by foreign officials as recognizing its sovereignty.
The Biden administration and Pelosi have said the United States remains committed to a “one China” policy, which recognizes Beijing as the government of China but allows informal relations and defense ties with Taipei. The administration discouraged but did not prevent Pelosi from visiting.
Pelosi has been a long-time advocate of human rights in China. She, along with other lawmakers, visited Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in 1991 to support democracy two years after a bloody military crackdown on protesters at the square.
As leader of the House of Representatives, Pelosi’s trip has heightened U.S.-China tensions more than visits by other members of Congress. The last House speaker to visit Taiwan was Newt Gingrich in 1997.
China and Taiwan, which split in 1949 after a civil war, have no official relations but multibillion-dollar business ties.
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Associated Press writers Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul, South Korea, and Huizhong Wu in Taipei, Taiwan, contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/japan-pm-meets-pelosi-calls-china-drills-grave-problem/ | 2022-08-05T13:14:43Z |
Powered by Real-World Oncology Data, DashIO™ Enables Researchers to Conduct Comparative Effectiveness Research and Market Performance Analyses
ATLANTA, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OncoHealth, the leading digital health company dedicated to oncology, unveiled, today, a new real-world evidence dashboard that enables researchers to study the comparative effectiveness and market performance of immunotherapies. Powered by clinically rich, real-time, pan tumor immunotherapy data and combined with advanced analytics, DashIO™ provides researchers with the ability to query and visualize low-latency real-world data on immune checkpoint inhibitors.
"Immune checkpoint inhibitors are among the most promising and the fastest-growing drug class in oncology. This rapid growth has created a "wild west" of immunotherapy that has proven difficult for life sciences companies to track in both a timely and comprehensive manner," said Steve Davis, President of Life Science at OncoHealth. "With real-world data captured at the time of diagnosis, DashIO enables pharmaceutical and biotech researchers to identify changes in drug and product performance faster than traditional approaches."
Since 2020, 44% of the immune checkpoint inhibitor FDA approvals were combination therapies. DashIO is a comprehensive offering that includes near-time data, reporting, and visualizations to facilitate the monitoring of the immunotherapy market landscape at the drug and regimen level. Along with longitudinal, HIPAA compliant de-identified, clinical and claims data, including drug regimen-level data with monotherapy and combination therapy, DashIO enables researchers to generate insights to such questions as:
- What are the growth drivers, and across which diseases?
- How are immunotherapies changing the overall treatment landscape?
- To what clinical segments are brands being prescribed and in which combinations?
- How does persistency vary across different regimens?
- What patient segments are deriving the most advantageous outcomes and on which brands?
OncoHealth's market and therapy dashboards are used by pharmaceutical and biotech companies to determine whether to adjust marketing strategies, optimize patient reach, and identify unique target populations that help expedite new drugs or new indications to market, and ultimately cut drug development and commercial costs.
OncoHealth will be demonstrating DashIO in booth #522 this week (May 15-18) at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes (ISPOR) annual meeting being held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center National Harbor in Washington, D.C.
About OncoHealth
OncoHealth is a leading digital health company dedicated to helping health plans, employers, providers, patients, and life science researchers navigate the physical, mental, and financial complexities of cancer through technology-enabled services and real-world data analytics. Supporting more than 8 million people in the US and Puerto Rico, OncoHealth offers digital solutions for treatment review, real-world evidence, and telehealth across all cancer types. For more information, visit www.oncohealth.us.
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CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Inflation has driven price increases in grocery stores, and egg prices are soaring amid the recent bird flu outbreak across the nation just before Easter and Passover.
Bakeries like Chicago Sweet Connection Bakery are feeling the pinch.
Farmers killed more than 20 million birds across 24 states, making this the worst outbreak in the U.S. in seven years.
“We don’t like raising prices; obviously they don’t like it either, but we’re in an environment right now where we don’t have much of a choice,” said Eduardo Suarez, a baker at Sweet Connection.
In a given month, the bakery uses $50,000 to $60,000 in eggs. For all of their specialties items — pies, cakes, cookies and pastries — eggs are one of their top ingredients.
“It’s probably going to drive up the price at least another 30-35% from what it currently is,” Suarez said.
Scientists say wild birds migrating from Europe and Asia are infecting U.S. chickens, hens, turkeys and even exotic birds with avian influenza, also known as bird flu, killing them.
Egg prices have soared more than 50% since the first outbreak this year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
“Such a drastic increase, we probably are going to have to pass it on to our customers as well,” Suarez said.
Customers won’t just feel the price pinch at bakeries, but at grocery stores and restaurants, too.
“By far, this is the highest price we’ve ever seen on eggs. We are sitting at double the price,” said Joe Fasula, co-owner of Gerrity’s Supermarket.
Meanwhile, eggs and chicken are not the only products rising. Inflation is now about 8%. According to the U.S. Department of Labor price index, in the last year, milk is up 11%, butter by more than 5% and candy by 7%.
“A lot of bakeries in the Chicagoland area have recently shuttered because of rising commodity prices, shortage of labor, fuel costs,” Suarez said.
“It’s tough on the working man because he can’t make ends meet because he’s living paycheck to paycheck, and when you see gas prices and the price of your groceries going up like they are, it’s a terrible thing,” one consumer said.
According to the USDA, grocery prices could see an increase of up to 4% by December, and eating out could be 6% more expensive by then. | https://cw33.com/news/egg-prices-soar-ahead-of-easter-passover/ | 2022-04-13T19:48:44Z |
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 130-year anniversary this year, the Arlington Heights, IL-based senior living organization is unveiling new lifestyle programming for residents of their five senior living communities across Illinois, Indiana and Florida.
Partnering with industry leaders including Masterpiece (formerly Masterpiece Living) and David Troxel's Best Friends™ Approach, Lutheran Life is poised to engage residents and family members alike with its new progressive offerings that focus on the core dimensions of wellness and longevity across all levels of living.
Through research and data-backed content, these programs include opportunities for residents to personalize their lifestyle in meaningful ways that align with individual abilities and desires, while fostering connections and personal growth milestones.
"At Lutheran Life, we're dedicated to enriching the experience of our residents and continuously evolving our lifestyle to meet the needs of today's and tomorrow's older adults," said Sloan Bentley, President and CEO.
These efforts complement other life-enriching initiatives launched earlier this year at Lutheran Life. In May, the organization debuted Reclaiming MyJoy, a program designed to address the emotional toll of COVID-19 on its residents and team members. In January, the organization announced a partnership with Thomas Cuisine Management to enhance the resident dining experience with new menu options and dining choices across each community. And throughout the pandemic, Lutheran Life has been strongly committed to improving the experience of its team members through well-being and retention initiatives.
"If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that people thrive in a community where there is a commitment of ongoing improvement and innovation, and that continues to be our goal for all residents and team members at Lutheran Life," Bentley adds.
Based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Lutheran Life Communities is a not-for-profit senior living organization offering residential living, assisted living, memory support, residential healthcare, rehabilitation and adult day services. Founded in 1892, the organization has grown to five communities across three states, serving more than 1,100 residents and 1,200 team members. For more information, visit LutheranLifeCommunities.org.
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BERLIN (AP) — A town in central Germany has voted in favor of letting all swimmers bathe topless at its four municipal pools.
German news agency dpa reported Friday that officials in Goettingen had initially permitted topless bathing on weekends after a person who identified as neither male nor female objected to being told to cover up last year.
Dpa quoted a town spokesperson saying that “the overwhelming majority” of swimmers approved of the measure and following a council vote it would now apply throughout the week.
A court in Berlin this week separately rejected a discrimination lawsuit filed by a woman who was told by officials to cover her breasts at an open-air water playground in the capital, while men were not asked to do so. The ruling can be appealed. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-german-town-votes-to-permit-topless-swimming-in-local-pools/ | 2022-09-16T23:09:32Z |
WALTHAM, Mass., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Syndax," the "Company" or "we") (Nasdaq: SNDX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies, today announced the appointment of Keith A. Goldan to the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Goldan, who brings to Syndax nearly thirty years of leadership and operational experience at several pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology companies, most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Optinose®, where he helped build the infrastructure to support the launch of XHANCE® (fluticasone propionate) in the United States. As Chief Financial Officer at Syndax, Mr. Goldan will oversee corporate finance and accounting, financial strategy, and investor relations.
"It is a pleasure to welcome Keith to the Syndax team at this exciting time for the Company," said Michael A. Metzger, Chief Executive Officer. "Keith's experience as an accomplished CFO with deep financial and operational expertise along with a solid track record of building and financing successful biopharmaceutical companies will be invaluable as we scale to a fully-integrated commercial stage company."
"I look forward to joining the highly motivated team at Syndax and contributing to future progress," said Mr. Goldan. "Syndax is well positioned to achieve its strategic goals with multiple pivotal readouts next year for revumenib and axatilimab, both of which have significant commercial potential as first- and best-in-class therapies in areas of clear unmet need, and meaningful expansion opportunities into earlier lines of therapy and additional indications."
Mr. Goldan has served as Chief Financial Officer of numerous private and public biopharmaceutical companies from early stage through commercial stage, including Optinose, Fibrocell, NuPathe, PuriCore plc, and Biosyn. During his career, he led the successful execution of multiple initial public offerings and follow-on equity, rights, private placement, and debt offerings, as well as several merger and acquisition transactions. Mr. Goldan received a B.S. in Finance from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Syndax also announced today the appointment of Sharon Klahre to the newly created position of Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications that will report to Mr. Goldan.
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company's pipeline include revumenib (SNDX-5613), a highly selective inhibitor of the Menin–MLL binding interaction, and axatilimab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks the colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) receptor, both currently in pivotal trials. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com or follow the Company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "believe" and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Syndax's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements about the progress, timing, clinical development and scope of clinical trials, the reporting of clinical data for Syndax's product candidates, and the potential use of our product candidates to treat various cancer indications and fibrotic diseases. Many factors may cause differences between current expectations and actual results, including: unexpected safety or efficacy data observed during preclinical or clinical trials; clinical trial site activation or enrollment rates that are lower than expected; changes in expected or existing competition; changes in the regulatory environment; the COVID-19 pandemic may disrupt our business and that of the third parties on which we depend, including delaying or otherwise disrupting our clinical trials and preclinical studies, manufacturing and supply chain, or impairing employee productivity; failure of Syndax's collaborators to support or advance collaborations or product candidates; and unexpected litigation or other disputes. Other factors that may cause Syndax's actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this press release are discussed in Syndax's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" sections contained therein. Except as required by law, Syndax assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in expectations, even as new information becomes available.
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SHANGHAI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KEENON Robotics, a world-leading pioneer in the unmanned delivery industry, proclaimed July 28th as its brand day. As a critical opportunity to connect with clients and offer enhanced service and several benefits, KEENON Brand Day 2022 takes a combined approach of online and offline events. In addition to ongoing social media updates, multiform offline events are held in six business regions across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
KEENON Brand Day is designed to show thankfulness and bring three major upgrades to its consistently supportive clients all over the globe. KEENON knows that it is the trust of customers and competitive core-technology that make a company everlasting.
"Since our founding in 2010, KEENON Robotics has made an amazing journey for 12 years and has become a world's leading commercial service robot company. I would like to express sincere gratitude to our dearest business partners. We will always be dedicated to R&D so as to provide better products and service for clients," said Tony Li, CEO and founder of KEENON Robotics.
Up to now, with over 30,000 robots operating in more than 600 cities daily, KEENON robot servers have been seen in manifold fields. Through utilizing artificial intelligence, KEENON Robotics will step up efforts to help improve efficiency of the service industry worldwide and ensure a harmonious coexistence between humans and technology.
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Brand Upgrade. KEENON Robotics introduces three sub-brands for three main product lines, which are DINERBOT for the food delivery robot before, BUTLERBOT for the building delivery robot, and GUIDERBOT for the guiding robot, as it seeks to offer thoughtful service and meet the needs of different business scenarios.
Product Update. KEENON Robotics officially releases DINERBOT T8 laser version to the global market and pre-releases brand new robot waiter named DINERBOT T2 Pro.
Service Enhancement. Effective July 28th, KEENON aftersales program, KEENON ON-care, provides certain service extension for clients after July 1st 2022.
About KEENON Robotics:
Founded in 2010, KEENON ROBOTICS offers intelligent, reliable, and convenient solutions for various scenarios including restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, supermarkets, and factories. In September 2021, KEENON completed a $200M Series D financing led by Softbank Vision Fund 2 (SVF2), marking the largest funding ever received by a service robot company. KEENON robots have been deployed in more than 60 countries.
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Private beta of zero-fee stocks trading now open to select FTX US Stocks waitlisted users
CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Realm Shires Services ("FTX US") and FTX Capital Markets (collectively referred to as "the Company") today announced the launch of FTX Stocks, an equities trading platform offered through the FTX US trading application. The launch will commence in a private beta phase for select US customers chosen from a waitlist.
FTX Stocks offers trading and investing in hundreds of US exchange-listed securities, including common stocks and ETFs, in an integrated experience within the existing FTX US cryptocurrency trading application. To provide transparent trade execution and fair pricing, FTX Stocks will initially route all orders through Nasdaq, and will not receive any payment for order flow. In addition, fractional share trading will be available in select securities.
FTX US President Brett Harrison commented on today's news, "Our goal is to offer a holistic investing service for our customers across all asset classes. With the launch of FTX Stocks, we have created a single integrated platform for retail investors to easily trade crypto, NFTs, and traditional stock offerings through a transparent and intuitive user interface."
Continuing the Company's mission to democratize access to financial services, FTX Stocks will offer its customers no-fee brokerage accounts, commission-less trading, and free market data and company fundamental data. The Company further chose to eliminate minimum required customer balances and tiered account systems common among retail stock trading platforms. The release of FTX Stocks marks the first time in industry history that retail brokerage accounts can be funded with fiat-backed stablecoins such as USDC via a partnership with the FTX US crypto exchange, in addition to the standard USD deposit methods of wire transfers, ACH transfers, and credit card deposits.
Harrison further commented, "There is clear market demand for a new retail investment experience that offers full order routing transparency to customers and does not rely on payment for order flow. As we grow the product offering and capabilities, we are excited to give our customers even greater choice for order execution, as well as the tools they need to make informed routing decisions."
Securities trading is offered through FTX Capital Markets, a FINRA member broker-dealer. FTX Stocks has partnered with Embed Clearing LLC, a new FINRA, DTC, NSCC and Nasdaq member clearing firm that specializes in providing whitelabel brokerage services to broker-dealers and registered investment advisors businesses. Embed will route, execute, clear and custody all FTX Stocks customer accounts and trades.
About FTX US
FTX US is a US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange, built from the ground up. Its mission is for FTX US to grow the digital currency ecosystem, offer US and international traders a platform that inspires their loyalty, and to become a market-leading US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange.
To learn more about FTX US, please visit: https://ftx.us/
Brokerage services offered by FTX US are provided by FTX Capital Markets LLC, which is an affiliated broker-dealer registered with the SEC and member FINRA/SIPC. Custody, execution and clearing services for securities are provided by Embed Clearing LLC, an independent registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC.
Media Contact
Jay Morakis
M Group Strategic Communications (on behalf of FTX US)
ftxus@mgroupsc.com
646-859-5951
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Humanigen, Inc. ("Humanigen" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HGEN) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Humanigen investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 28, 2021 and July 12, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
HGEN investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Humanigen's lead product candidate, lenzilumab, was less effective in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients than defendants had represented; (ii) as a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was unlikely to approve the lenzilumab Emergency Use Authorization and the ACTIV-5/BET-B study was unlikely to meet its primary endpoint; (iii) accordingly, lenzilumab's clinical and commercial prospects were overstated; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Humanigen during the relevant time frame, you have until October 25, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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Logitech G Launches New Collection that Champions Inclusivity and Empowers All Gamers to "Play Your Way"
LAUSANNE, Switzerland and NEWARK, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Logitech G introduced the Aurora Collection, a new collection featuring the G735 Wireless Gaming Headset, G715 Wireless Gaming Keyboard, G713 Gaming Keyboard, G705 Wireless Gaming Mouse and eight custom accessories. The new collection was designed to be gender inclusive, not gender exclusive, addressing the needs and wants of women gamers while also appealing to all gamers who are looking for a playful design and curated experience.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9072051-new-age-of-play-aurora-collection-by-logitech-g/
The Aurora Collection has a distinctive aesthetic and design language while also allowing for personalization through custom accessories and color options. It also includes Logitech G's advanced gaming grade technologies like LIGHTSPEED high-performance wireless technology and Blue VO!CE microphone technology. The result is a collection of gear that invites all gamers to come as they are, while delivering the advanced feature set all gamers expect.
"Much of the gaming industry has been stuck in a one-size-fits-all mentality. But that hasn't reflected the wide range of consumers who are focused on self-expression and playing games for fun, and it certainly didn't fit Logitech's commitment to delivering solutions for all gamers. When we looked at our own gaming products, we realized we could be doing more," said Ujesh Desai, Vice President and General Manager of Logitech G. "With the Aurora Collection we've created a gender-inclusive collection centered around comfort, approachability and playfulness that supports our long-term commitment to enabling everyone to experience the joy of play."
The Aurora Collection was conceptualized based on the feedback from women gamers across the community and brought to life by a team of predominantly women innovation, design, engineering and marketing leaders at Logitech. The collection was created to meet the gaming desires and needs of an underrepresented segment of gamers and reimagine the future of gaming where representation is firmly present. And the design process was guided by the following three principles:
- Comfort: In the design phase, the team made sure to take things into account like longer hair, glasses, earrings, and smaller hand sizes. Not stopping at fit. The team prioritized products that felt and looked good to support longer play sessions, exploring different materials and finishes that were lightweight and soft to the touch.
- Approachability: To address areas of opportunity around approachability the team broke away from the typical sharp edges, black colorways and loud aesthetics to create a more welcome experience featuring softer tonalities, translucent materials and soothing out-of-box lighting.
- Playfulness: The Aurora Collection encourages self-expression. The products come in base White Mist with the ability to customize using Pink Dawn and Green Flash accessories. Players can also show off their creative side with thousands of customizable lighting combinations available in G HUB with Aurora Collection signature lighting that we call Play Moods.
"Our endeavor, to craft a gender-inclusive collection of gaming gear, challenged us to set aside old ideas—and really ask ourselves some essential questions about our own love of play," said TIffany Beers, Head of Gaming Innovation at Logitech G. "In setting out to design principally for women gamers, we achieved not only that but created a collection we hope is meaningful for an even larger segment of gamers beyond gender and stereotypes. We're excited for the Aurora collection and what it represents."
The Aurora Collection consists of:
- G735 Wireless Gaming Headset - Featuring a White Mist finish, ethereal RGB lighting, and on-ear dual-audio mixing, the G735 is a versatile option for any player. G735 is the first Logitech G headset with the new Blue VO!CE microphone technology features to modulate a player's voice and have the ability to save preferred audio settings in G Hub and directly on the headset. The G735 Wireless Gaming Headset also maximizes comfort for all players and is inclusive of smaller head sizes. Players can enjoy long gaming sessions with 56+ hr battery life (without lighting), and experience wireless freedom through Logitech G's award winning LIGHTSPEED wireless technology, and Bluetooth® connectivity.
- G715 and G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboards - The G715 Wireless Gaming Keyboard and G713 Gaming Keyboard deliver low-key vibes with high-key performance so players can express themselves and play their way. A compact, tenkeyless layout, and adjustable height ensure comfort all-day long. Pack it up and place it anywhere with a rechargeable battery that delivers 25 hours of non-stop gaming, and LIGHTSPEED wireless or Bluetooth® connectivity. Both keyboards come with an included Cloud-Soft palm rest for all-day comfort.
- G705 Wireless Gaming Mouse –G705 Wireless Gaming Mouse is purpose-built for smaller hands with compact contoured fit, and advanced gaming technology. At just 85 grams, G705 is designed for long-lasting, lightweight comfort and performance. With a gaming-grade sensor, ultra-responsive LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth® connectivity, and an easy-reach DPI-cycling button, gamers can play their best.
- Accessories – Take your collection a step further with eight new accessories including whimsical touches like the cloud-shaped palmrest, cable charm, and heart shaped carrying case. Other accessories include ear pads and boom mics, G713 and G715 keyboard top plates, keycap puller and brush, and mousepad for gamers to customize their play style.
To complement the Aurora Collection, gamers will be able to elevate their game streams with a special edition Blue Yeti premium USB microphone, available in two new colorways, Pink Dawn and White Mist. These Yeti mics will also include exclusive Aurora Collection stream overlays from Streamlabs, which gives streamers the ability to style their stream for Twitch, YouTube and Facebook. Yeti also supports Blue VO!CE software, with fun vocal effects like DJ Robot or Helium Chipmunk, studio tools like EQ, limiter and NVIDIA Broadcast Noise Removal, and HD audio samples. Blue VO!CE can be accessed on Logitech G HUB.
Like all of our gaming products, the entire Aurora collection is certified carbon neutral, which means that we finance high-quality certified carbon offsets to reduce the carbon impact of the product to zero. The products include post-consumer recycled content, and the paper packaging comes from FSCTM-certified forests. By choosing these gaming products, you're doing your part to help support responsible management of the world's forests. For more information on our sustainability efforts, please visit our website.
Pricing and Availability
All products for the collection are available on LogitechG.com and at global retailers. The Logitech G735 has a suggested retail price of $229.99. The Logitech G715 and Logitech G713 TKL Gaming Keyboards have suggested retail prices of $199.99 and $169.99, respectively. The special edition Blue Yeti USB microphone for the Aurora Collection has a suggested retail price of $129.99. The Logitech G705 has a suggested retail price of $99.99. Accessories for the collection are available at www.logitechg.com. For more information, please visit our website, our blog or connect with us @LogitechG.
About Logitech G
Logitech G, a brand of Logitech International, is the global leader in PC and console gaming gear. Logitech G provides gamers of all levels with industry-leading keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads and simulation products such as wheels and flight sticks - made possible through innovative design, advanced technologies and a deep passion for gaming. Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech G at logitechG.com, the company blog or @LogitechG.
Logitech and other Logitech marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Logitech Europe S.A and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company's website at logitech.com.
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Derek Perez
Global Communications, Logitech Gaming
dperez1@logitech.com | 408-391-6454
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EXETER, N.H., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A University of North Carolina (UNC) dentist is recruiting infants from Lenoir County, NC, for an experiment exposing them to fluoride, which has been shown in dozens of studies to lower IQ, according to the Fluoride Action Network (FAN).
The study, named waterBEST and led by dental researcher Dr. Gary Slade, would give bottled water with fluoride to infants starting at age 3–6 months and continuing to age 4 years. It is intended to test whether fluoridated water reduces cavities. The study's Informed Consent document, that parents must sign, fails to mention the risk of lowered IQ.
National Institute for Health guidelines for human medical experimentation require that participants be fully informed of risks, and that risks do not outweigh potential benefits. FAN detailed how the waterBEST study violates these requirements in a formal Letter of Concern to the UNC Institutional Review Board (IRB) that is responsible for monitoring the ethics of human research.
FAN cites an extensive National Toxicology Program (NTP) review of fluoride neurotoxicity that identifies over 100 studies showing adverse effects including IQ loss and ADHD. Among 27 studies designated as high quality, 15 show fluoride injury at the same exposure levels proposed in Slade's early childhood study.
Editors of the Journal of the American Medical Association say the loss of IQ from fluoride is "on a par with lead". Other experts, including Linda Birnbaum PhD, past NTP director, stress the need to avoid fluoride:
"Given the weight of evidence that fluoride is toxic to the developing brain, it is time [to] protect pregnant women and their children [and recommend they] reduce their fluoride intake."
Slade hopes the study will provide evidence to support expansion of fluoridation in the US. In a 2018 article he advised avoidance of "mixed messages" that inform people of fluoridation's pros and cons. The Informed Consent document for waterBEST reflects that attitude.
FAN is also concerned that the children will be recruited from a community that is 40% Black and 11% Latino and other minorities, and is one of the poorest regions in North Carolina, thus making this an Environmental Justice issue.
FAN Director, Paul Connett, PhD, says:
"Is it worth losing 5 IQ points to prevent one cavity? This study is ethically unacceptable. It puts vulnerable children at risk."
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CPC (Colder Products Company), part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a leading manufacturer of connection technologies used in biopharmaceutical processing, has simplified closed-system liquid processing. The new AseptiQuik® G DC Series Connector adds sterile disconnection capabilities that enable biopharmaceutical manufacturers to make both quick sterile connections and disconnections using one genderless product, even in non-sterile environments.
"The new AseptiQuik G DC connector's combined connection/disconnection technology streamlines biopharmaceutical manufacturing in a meaningful way. This product enables both sterile connection and disconnection at point of use without requiring any ancillary equipment, helping to save time while maintaining quality," said Anoop Gupta, CPC Senior Product Manager.
The AseptiQuik G DC connector is the newest addition to CPC's AseptiQuik G line of genderless sterile connectors, and its intuitive "FLIP-CLICK-PULL" assembly helps users transfer liquids easily. After transfer is complete, a simple two-step disconnection process maintains system sterility. AseptiQuik G DC connector hose barb termination sizes include 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2".
"AseptiQuik products are designed to transfer bioprocess liquids quickly and easily," said Gupta. "The new AseptiQuik G DC connector builds on that legacy by making sterile disconnection a simple process."
Gupta will discuss the new AseptiQuik G DC connectors during the "Optimizing Fluid Transfer Processes for Today and Beyond: Three Important Developments in Aseptic Connection Technology" webinar on June 15 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
For more information about the performance and versatility of AseptiQuik G DC connectors or any of the other 10,000+ innovative connection solutions CPC offers, visit cpcworldwide.com/bio.
About CPC:
CPC (Colder Products Company) is the leader in single-use connection technology, offering a wide variety of connectors for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The company's innovative, flexible products enable users to easily combine multiple components and systems including process containers, tubing manifolds, transfer lines, bioreactors and other bioprocess equipment. Robust single-use connectors maintain media sterility and integrity while improving production yields, decreasing time to market and reducing costs. The company's well-known AseptiQuik® connectors provide quick and easy sterile connections even in non-sterile environments. Learn more at cpcworldwide.com/bio. Connect with confidence with CPC, an operating company within Dover Corporation.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
CPC Contact:
Jana Stender
(612) 564-2053
jana.stender@cpcworldwide.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, Senior Director, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com
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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) (together with its subsidiaries, "loanDepot" or the "Company"), the nonbank lending innovator that is transforming the mortgage industry, today announced that the Company will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on August 9, 2022 after market close. Management will host a conference call and live webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on loanDepot's investor relations website, investors.loandepot.com. The call will include a review of the quarterly results followed by a question and answer session.
The conference call can also be accessed by dialing 888-440-6385 using conference ID 2021948. Attendees should call in five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the call. A replay of the webcast and transcript will also be made available on the investor relations website, or by dialing 800-770-2030, following the conclusion of the event.
For more information about loanDepot, please visit the Company's investor relations website: investors.loandepot.com.
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as the nation's second largest non-bank retail mortgage lender, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional and national philanthropic efforts.
Investor Contact:
Gerhard Erdelji
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
(949) 822-4074
gerdelji@loandepot.com
Media Contact:
Rebecca Anderson
Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications and Public Relations
(949) 822-4024
rebeccaanderson@loandepot.com
LDI-IR
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HOUSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Finance, one of the nation's most prominent debt resolution companies, partnered with OnePoll and SWNS to deliver a national Mental Health Awareness Month survey. The numbers in this Beyond Finance survey were staggering and found that acute financial stress takes on many forms in people's lives, all of which tend to cause harm in the lives of those struggling with personal debt.
For example, the 2,000 adults polled showed that 66% had avoided social events because of shame or embarrassment about their financial situation. Those "fear of missing out (FOMO)" moments include birthday parties (33%), weddings (32%), happy hours (31%), networking events (31%), dates (30%), and even church (27%).
Dr. Erika Rasure, former professor of business and financial services at Maryville University and financial therapist for Beyond Finance clients, believes those missed events and the symptoms causing those feelings all funnel into self-worth.
"Whether those individuals polled focus on what they earn or their comfort level discussing their financial stresses, these numbers shine a light on one primary thing–these days, personal finances directly impact on the view of one's worth," she said.
The rising costs of living may be one of the leading factors building financial stress in the lives of Americans. In 2022, the average U.S. household income is $74,099. Nonetheless, the survey pointed out people believe they need to earn a minimum of $86,000 to never feel stressed about their finances again.
That number may be why eight in 10 people (80%) of those reported have some form of debt. While the problem is singular, the symptoms can vary:
- 42% shared debt has negatively affected their self-esteem
- 38% noted the effects on their work productivity
- 38% also reported debt harmed their physical health
"Clients of Beyond Finance have mentioned that it is difficult to have tough conversations about money with partners. Problems fester until they feel out of control," said Beyond Finance Senior Vice President of Clients Tom Blank. "One of the services we provide are tools for having these conversations so that they can be productive instead of argumentative."
Although no Beyond Finance clients were a part of the National Mental Health Awareness Month survey, both Blank and Dr. Rasure believes the company's client's feelings would not stray from the survey numbers. Here are a few more metrics that provide a glance into the current financial stress levels of people today:
- 67% engage in "stress shopping" when feeling financially overwhelmed
- 58% feel alone when experiencing financial stress
- 51% are ashamed of their struggles to pay bills or manage their finances
- 35% blame themselves for their current economic situation
- 35% believe they are not doing enough to change it or avoid looking at their bills
"Symptoms of acute financial stress, such as finance-related avoidant behaviors, feelings of isolation, and guilt can affect anyone, regardless of how much money they earn," Rasure added. "There are options available to help diminish or refinance debt and give people greater peace of mind. It's time to applaud people for being proactive in dealing with their debt."
Dr. Rasure is a paid financial therapist for Beyond Finance's clients, whose opinions are hers. The Beyond Finance survey was a random, double-opt-in outreach conducted by OnePoll following the Market Research Society's code of conduct. Representatives collected data between April 25-26, 2022.
All participants were paid an amount depending on the length and complexity of the survey. This survey was overseen and edited by the OnePoll research team, who are MRS members and have corporate membership to ESOMAR (the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research) and AAPOR (the American Association for Public Opinion Research).
Beyond Finance, LLC is one of the nation's largest and most influential debt resolution organizations in Houston, Texas. By standing alongside clients wherever they are in their debt journey, Beyond Finance uses personalized debt reduction programs and proprietary technology to give them the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to move beyond debt. Since 2011, they have resolved more than $1 billion in client debt. In June 2020, it merged with an affiliate to become the dedicated company it is today. They have additional offices in Chicago, Illinois, San Diego, and Irvine, California. For more information, visit BeyondFinance.com.
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning won the first two games of their playoff series with the Florida Panthers on the road last year.
They’re halfway to a repeat performance.
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Andrei Vasilevskiy remained red-hot with 34 saves and the Lightning topped the Panthers 4-1 in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series Tuesday night.
In Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper’s estimation, Vasilevskiy was the story.
“Look at the saves he makes at the times we need them,” Cooper said. “To me, that’s what great goaltenders do and they give you a chance to win a hockey game and that’s what our guy did again tonight.”
Nikita Kucherov and Corey Perry each had a goal and an assist, and Ross Colton also scored for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, who went ahead 1-0 against their in-state rivals for the second consecutive season.
Time and again, Vasilevskiy slammed the door on Florida. Over his last three games — all of them wins, including Game 7 at Toronto on Sunday — he’s stopped 94 of 99 shots.
“He brings 100 percent effort every single game and everybody’s just trying to take his energy and bring it to your game,” Kucherov said. “He’s a leader … he’s our best player.”
Anthony Duclair had the goal for Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida, which got 32 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky. Including the qualifying round that was held when the NHL restarted during the pandemic in 2020, Florida has lost seven consecutive Game 1s — a streak that goes back to 1997.
Game 2 is Thursday night.
“They are too good of a team, a veteran team, and they’re not going to open the door for you,’’ Florida interim coach Andrew Brunette said. “We had our opportunities. On to the next game.”
Duclair, a 31-goal scorer, was scratched by Florida for its series-clinching win at Washington, but he was back Tuesday and gave his team the lead by scoring on a pass from Jonathan Huberdeau at 14:01 of the first.
Duclair’s goal came after the Panthers killed off a pair of early penalties — one from MacKenzie Weegar and the other from Duclair — as special teams became a factor in the game.
Florida went 0 for 18 on the power play in the series win against the Capitals and was scoreless on three more tries Tuesday. But Tampa Bay cashed in three of its six chances.
“Part of our game plan was to stay out of the box,” Duclair said. “Their power play has been lethal.”
After Kucherov was hooked by Weegar, he went right around Florida defenseman Aaron Ekblad and fed Perry for a tap-in goal at 16:22 of the second period.
Bellemare’s goal came 3:35 into the third period, giving Tampa Bay its first lead of the game — and the Lightning kept it the rest of the way. The Lightning won a faceoff in the Florida zone and Perry took a quick shot from the slot that Bobrovsky stopped, but the rebound squirted right to Bellemare.
He beat Bobrovsky to the glove side for a 2-1 lead.
It appeared, for a moment, Florida ended its long power play drought and tied the score when Duclair scored on a loose puck. Tampa Bay challenged, saying the puck went off the netting and was therefore out of play. Video review confirmed that and the Lightning continued to lead 2-1.
“We knew, right away our coaching staff told us that wasn’t going to be a goal,” Duclair said. “So you turn the page, get right back at it.”
But it was the last hurrah for Florida. Tampa Bay left no doubt late, with Kucherov and Colton each getting power-play tallies in the final 4:06 to put the game away.
NOTES: It was Cooper’s 124th playoff game with the Lightning. That broke a tie with Mike Babcock (Detroit) for fifth-most with one team, behind only Al Arbour (198, New York Islanders), Scotty Bowman (134, Detroit), Joel Quenneville (128, Chicago) and Glen Sather (127, Edmonton). … Florida fell to 4-8 in Game 1s, including the qualifying round two years ago. … Tampa Bay improved to 15-19 in Game 1s.
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New ACE hubs to help revitalize American manufacturing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing InnovationÒ (IACMI) announced today two new partnerships with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) in College Station, Texas and Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. These partnerships aim to revitalize U.S. manufacturing with a focus on the machine tool industry. Machine tools are a foundational element of America's advanced manufacturing capabilities, which are essential to the country's national security and continued economic vitality.
The new partnerships will advance America's Cutting Edge (ACE), a joint Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DOE) initiative launched in 2020 to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry through transformative thinking, technology innovation, and workforce development. Expanding the number of training centers is a key part of ACENet, an emerging national network of regional machine tools innovation and workforce development hubs. Adding ACE hubs in these two areas will benefit the residents and manufacturing ecosystem of Texas, West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky.
"TEES is proud to collaborate with the DoD and IACMI to bring this program to Texas," said Scott Terry, Director of Community and Small Business Initiatives for the SecureAmerica Institute, powered by TEES. "ACE provides a unique workforce opportunity that can truly make a valuable impact for people and industry. We have already had a great deal of interest from high schools, secondary education institutions, trade schools and manufacturers, and we look forward to working with many more partners throughout the state."
"Marshall University is excited to partner in this national initiative to revitalize American manufacturing," said President Brad D. Smith. "Marshall's Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) – West Virginia's Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center – has assisted manufacturers across our state and region for more than 30 years and delivered machinist training to thousands of individuals. We engage manufacturers daily, so we're keenly aware of their workforce needs and have a history of developing innovative solutions to meet those needs. This partnership with IACMI will greatly expand our efforts to prepare individuals in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky for in-demand manufacturing jobs right here at home."
IACMI, through an agreement with DoD's Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, is leading an ACE industrial skills training program to scale workforce pipelines with a focus on machine tooling and advanced machining. "We have a critical workforce skills gap in this country when it comes to machine tool resources," IACMI Workforce Director Ms. Joannie Harmon said. "The training component of ACE is intended to help our nation recover, advance, and sustain technical and manufacturing positions – all to enable a strong, resilient and responsive U.S. industrial base."
Ms. Adele Ratcliff, IBAS Program Director, said, "Many people like to talk about innovators and entrepreneurship, but the real knowhow of something is embedded in the making process. Most everything that's made at scale uses a machine tool. If you know how to make it, then you know how to innovate on it faster. We want to restore the innovation within the U.S. machine tool sector."
With that goal, DoD and DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), along with IACMI, created ACE, a public-private partnership designed to help close the skills gap and restore American dominance in machine tool technology and innovation. Through ACE, DoD established a national CNC machining training program developed by University of Tennessee, Knoxville, professor Tony Schmitz. The program brings together the scientific expertise of ORNL's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility and the proven workforce development capabilities of IACMI. The first hub beyond Knoxville was announced in April 2022 in Greensboro, NC at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T).
Using advanced computing, robotics, and material design capabilities, ACE is rapidly developing innovative machine tool technologies that dramatically improve precision, efficiency and productivity, all key to restoring America's global competitiveness in the machine tool sector and, by extension, in advanced manufacturing. The ACE approach puts manufacturers at the center of its strategy. ACE focuses on training new experts, improving cost effectiveness especially for small and medium manufacturers and machine shops, researching and developing productivity innovations, and developing partnerships to commercialize advancements.
ACE is already transferring resulting technologies to U.S. machine tool manufacturers. One ACE-developed tool has saved small and medium U.S. machine tool shops more than 55,000 machine hours and $5 million in costs—with potential savings for the broader U.S. industry reaching into the billions across the roughly 30,000 machine shops in the U.S.
ACE uses free online and in-person, hands-on training to connect top national experts with students and incumbent industrial workers from all backgrounds, levels of education, and work experience to catalyze awareness and interest in all facets of machining, including software development, metrology, design, operation, and entrepreneurship. To date, ACE has delivered online courses in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining to more than 2,500 students from all 50 states and in-person bootcamp style training to more than 100 students, all at no cost to participants.
"People love to make things, and when they do, they feel good about themselves," added Ms. Ratcliff. "The ACE curriculum allows people to experience machining often for the first time. By expanding those opportunities for more people to go through hands-on training, we're hoping to inspire the next generation of manufacturers in this country."
As an engineering research agency of Texas, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) performs quality research driven by world problems; strengthens and expands the state's workforce through educational partnerships and training; and develops and transfers technology to industry. TEES partners with academic institutions, governmental agencies, industries and communities to solve problems to help improve the quality of life, promote economic development and enhance educational systems.
For more than 30 years, the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University has served as a one-stop resource for manufacturers, entrepreneurs and makers of all sizes and ages. RCBI's Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centers provide leading-edge equipment, innovative skills training and comprehensive industrial expertise so entrepreneurs and existing businesses can innovate, create jobs and thrive. Encouraging the future industrial workforce is a key element of RCBI's outreach through its hands-on STEM camps that introduce students to engineering, 3D printing, computer-aided design, robotics as they explore all facets of manufacturing.
IACMI – The Composites Institute is a 130-plus member community of industry, universities, national laboratories, and federal, state, and local government agencies working together to accelerate advanced composites design, manufacturing, technical innovation, and workforce solutions to enable a cleaner and more sustainable, more secure, and more competitive U.S. economy. IACMI is managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation (CCS), a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. A Manufacturing USA institute, IACMI is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office, as well as key state and industry partners.
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HOUSTON, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform, today announced that Mark Walker, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Direct Digital Holdings, will participate in the Loop Capital Markets 2022 Investor Conference on June 2, 2022 to be held at The Westin New York in Times Square.
For more information, or to schedule a meeting with management, please reach out to your Loop Capital Markets representative.
Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) brings state-of-the-art supply- and demand-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. The holding group's supply-side platform Colossus SSP offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties. Its operating companies Huddled Masses and Orange142 deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare and travel to financial services. Direct Digital Holdings' buy-side solutions manages over 200 clients daily, and the sell-side solution serves over 80,000 advertisers generating over 70+ billion impressions per month across display, CTV, in-app, and other media channels.
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Mattivi says Kansas needs prosecutor, not politician as next Attorney General
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One of the most contested races in Kansas in the August 2nd Primary Election is for Attorney General.
Toni Mattivi dropped by the 13 NEWS studios Thursday where he touted his experience as a prosecutor, not a politician.
Mattivi says he has spent nearly 30 years as a prosecutor at the county, state and federal levels, prosecuted war crimes in Iraq, and a high ranking Al Qaeda member at Guantanamo bay, Cuba.
Mattivi says he is pro life and supports the ‘Value Them Both’ Amendment.
On the topic of gun control, he said he’s weary of red flag laws, and that during his time as a prosecutor he’s never seen a situation where somebody posed a tangible threat that couldn’t be addressed using laws already on the books.
Mattivi is up against State Sen. Kellie Warren and former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach for the Republican nomination for Kansas Attorney General.
13 NEWS hosted Warren earlier this week, and Kobach is scheduled to visit WIBW in the coming days.
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BMO Harris Bank will end non-sufficient funds fees, overdraft transfer fees, and cut overdraft fees by more than half
CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Harris Bank today announced reductions to its banking fees by eliminating both non-sufficient funds (NSF) and overdraft transfer fees and by significantly reducing overdraft fees. Customers will no longer see NSF fees on their accounts beginning Aug. 23 or overdraft transfer fees beginning on July 12. This fall, overdraft fees will be reduced to $15 per occurrence. These changes apply to both consumer and small business banking accounts.
"Our latest fee changes mark another significant milestone for BMO in our journey to empower customers to achieve their financial goals and to make real financial progress," said Paul Dilda, head of consumer strategy for BMO Harris Bank. "Given the current economic climate, we know it is more important than ever to help our consumer and small business customers work toward their financial goals."
In November 2021, BMO reduced the number of overdraft or NSF charges a customer may incur to three per day. The bank also eliminated consecutive day overdraft fees for accounts that remain overdrawn for an extended period.
BMO's Real Financial Progress Index, which measures Americans' sentiment around financial confidence, recently found that inflation and rising consumer costs are affecting Americans' behaviors, with 80% of Americans surveyed planning to change their everyday actions to offset the impact and save money. The changes being announced today will help alleviate some of the financial stress currently being felt by consumers and small businesses across the country.
NSF and Overdraft-related Fee Changes Part of BMO's Broader Low and No-Cost Offerings
BMO's suite of products and tools offer a powerful combination of low- and no-cost, convenient offerings and services that help clients budget, save, spend and borrow carefully and confidently. BMO's offerings include:
- Savings Builder Account - BMO chips in a cash reward to customer's savings balance when they meet monthly savings goals.
- BankOn Certified Account – BMO's Smart Money™ Account has been awarded Bank On certification for allowing access to safe, affordable financial products and services. Bank On standards include low costs, no overdraft fees, transaction capabilities such as a debit or prepaid card, and online bill pay.
- BMO Real Financial Progress Checks – Goal-based conversations that track customers' goals and ensures they have the right financial tools to meet them.
- Smart Progress - Online tools and advice available to BMO personal banking customers
- BMO Business Focus - Tips and tools for small businesses looking for more financial education specific to small businesses.
- Cash Back Rewards Cards – Refreshed this year, the cash back card offers increased rewards on everyday spending.
- Total Look - Money management tool in BMO Digital Banking that allows customers to view and manage their whole financial picture, including non-BMO Harris accounts, in one dashboard.
- BMO for Women in Business - Program designed for women entrepreneurs to increase access to capital, educational resources and meaningful networking opportunities.
- BMO for Black and LatinX Businesses - Program designed for Black and LatinX business owners to increase access to capital, educational resources and meaningful networking opportunities.
To learn more about BMO's products and services, visit: www.bmoharris.com/main/personal
About BMO Harris Bank
BMO Harris Bank provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through more than 500 branches and fee-free access to over 40,000 ATMs across the United States. BMO Harris Bank's commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the United States. For more information about BMO Harris Bank, visit the company fact sheet. Accounts are subject to approval. BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a highly diversified financial services provider with total assets of CDN$1.04 trillion as of April 30, 2022.
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FOSHAN, China, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited ("Bright Scholar," the "Company," "we" or "our") (NYSE: BEDU), a global premier education service company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third fiscal quarter of fiscal 2022 ended May 31, 2022.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Third Fiscal Quarter Ended May 31, 2022 Financial Highlights
(in comparison to the same period of the last fiscal year):
Nine Months Ended May 31, 2022 Financial Highlights
(in comparison to the same period of the last fiscal year):
Overseas Schools (CATS Global Schools)
CATS Global Schools include 4 Stafford House locations in UK, 4 CATS Colleges in US and UK, Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts and 3 independent boarding schools in UK as of May 31, 2022.
- Revenue amounted to RMB187.9 million, representing a 32.1% increase compared to RMB142.3 million in the same fiscal quarter last year, and accounted for 42.9% of the total revenue for the third fiscal quarter.
- For the nine-month period, revenue amounted to RMB531.1 million, representing a 24.4% increase compared to RMB427.1 million in the same period of last fiscal year, and accounted for 40.5% of the total revenue.
Complementary Education Services
The complementary education services business comprises language training, overseas study counselling, career counselling, study tour and camps as well as international contest training and others.
- Revenue amounted to RMB138.0 million, compared to RMB147.5 million in the same fiscal quarter last year, and accounted for 31.5% of the total revenue for the third fiscal quarter.
- For the nine-month period, revenue amounted to RMB456.9 million, representing a 3.1% increase compared to RMB443.0 million for the same period of last fiscal year, and accounted for 34.8% of the total revenue.
Domestic Kindergartens & K-12 Operation Services
The domestic kindergartens & K-12 operation services business comprises of for-profit kindergartens and operation services for domestic K-12 schools including catering and procurement services.
- Revenue amounted to RMB111.6 million, representing a 53.6% increase compared to RMB72.6 million in the same fiscal quarter last year, and accounted for 25.6% of the total revenue for the third fiscal quarter.
- For the nine-month period, revenue amounted to RMB323.1 million, representing a 52.6% increase compared to RMB211.7 million for the same period of last fiscal year, and accounted for 24.7% of the total revenue.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
On Repayment of Senior Notes
As of the earnings release date, Bright Scholar has redeemed all of its outstanding senior notes matured (the "Redemption") on July 31, 2022 (the "Maturity Date"). The redemption price included the principal amount of all outstanding Senior Notes of US$223,984,000 and the interest of US$8,343,404 accrued till the day before the Maturity Date. The redemption price paid by the Company on the Maturity Date is US$232,327,404.
Upon completion of the Redemption, all the senior notes will be cancelled and delisted from the official list of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
On Going Private Proposal
On April 29, 2022, the Company received a preliminary non-binding proposal letter (the "Proposal") from its Chairperson of the board of directors (the "Board"), Ms. Huiyan Yang, and Ms. Meirong Yang (collectively, the "Buyer Group") proposing to acquire all of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares of the Company (the "Class A Shares"), including Class A Shares represented by American depositary shares (the "ADSs," each representing one Class A ordinary share), and Class B ordinary shares of the Company (the "Class B Shares," and together with the Class A Shares, the "Shares") that are not beneficially owned by the Buyer Group for a purchase price of US$0.83 per Share in cash in a going private transaction (the "Proposed Transaction"), subject to certain conditions.
On May 6, 2022, the Board announced that it is has formed a special committee (the "Special Committee") consisting of three independent directors, Mr. Peter Andrew Schloss, Mr. Jun Zhao and Mr. Ronald J. Packard, to evaluate and consider the Proposal. Mr. Schloss chairs the Special Committee.
On July 21, 2022, the Special Committee announced the appointment of Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited as independent financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as legal counsel to the Special Committee to assist it in the process of reviewing and evaluation of the Proposal and any alternative strategic options that the Company may pursue.
"Multiple market and segment performances reflect broad and gradual resumption of its business momentum," said Mr. Jerry He, Executive Vice Chairman of Bright Scholar. "For continuing operation in the quarter, we recorded a 20.7% growth in revenue and enhancement in operating margin from (19.3%) to 4.4%, compared to the same quarter last fiscal year. On the nine-month basis, top line revenue grew by 21.2% year-over-year, with operating margin improved from (17.2%) to (0.3%)."
Mr. He commented on the performance of overseas school business, "The recovery of overseas business has started to gather momentum. We are pleased to see more and more students back to campus, as a result, our top line revenue increased 32.1% for the quarter and 24.4% for the nine-month period. Our effective cost management measures also yielded results with operating loss continued to narrow."
"Despite the challenges amid the regional outbreak of pandemic and travel restrictions, the effective COVID-19 containment strategy continues to provide a conducive environment for business recovery across China," commented by Mr. Zi Chen, Chief Executive Officer of Complementary Education Services. "In particularly, we have been encouraged by the recovery of our overseas study counselling, international contest training, and other quality training business with respective revenue grew by 24.3%, 15.7% and 22.9% year-over-year on a nine-month basis, respectively. Camp business also recorded a promising advanced bookings for summer activities in our main camp sites in Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Guangdong. Our margin profile continues to enhance as we focus on maintaining a competitive cost base to respond to dynamic business environment and optimizing returns by expanding our business portfolio."
"Our focus remains firmly on rebuilding our business revenues and we are pleased with the progress," said Ms. Wanmei Li, Chief Executive Officer of Domestic Kindergartens & K-12 Operation Services. "In the quarter, revenue increased by 53.6%. On nine-month basis, revenue grew by 52.6%. The business and financial performance mainly attributed to the expansion of catering services to the students of additional 7 schools and 7 kindergartens over the last nine months. As of the end of May 2022, we had provided catering services to the students in a total of 21 schools and 56 kindergartens."
Mr. He concluded, "Looking ahead, we will be vigilant to the continued risks related to rising inflationary cost pressures, COVID, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory changes that could affect our businesses. The management team remains steadfast in its commitment to rebuild our domestic business, further improve operational efficiency through effective cost control, strengthen business resilience through diversification and capitalize emerging opportunities to speed up the pace of recovery."
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THIRD FISCAL QUARTER ENDED MAY 31, 2022
Revenue from Continuing Operations
Revenue for the quarter was RMB437.5 million, representing a 20.7% increase from RMB362.4 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Overseas Schools: Revenue contribution for the quarter was RMB187.9 million, representing a 32.1% increase from RMB142.3 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. The increase was mainly attributable to the recovery of overseas schools' operation from pandemic.
Complementary Education Services: Revenue contribution for the quarter was RMB138.0 million, as compared to RMB147.5 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. The decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in language training and study tour and camp business.
Domestic Kindergartens & K-12 Operation Services: Revenue contribution for the quarter was RMB111.6 million, representing a 53.6% increase from RMB72.6 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. The increase was mainly attributable to the increase in catering services to the students of K-12 schools.
We have continued to provide essential services without recognizing any revenues relating to such activities to schools provide compulsory education in our discontinued operations, which are key to the normal daily operation of such schools.
Cost of Revenue from Continuing Operations
Cost of revenue for the quarter was RMB302.2 million, as compared to RMB310.0 million for the same period last fiscal year.
Gross Profit, Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Profit from Continuing Operations
Gross profit for the quarter was RMB135.4 million, representing a 158.2% increase from RMB52.4 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Gross margin increased to 30.9% from 14.5% for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted gross profit for the quarter was RMB139.9 million, representing a 147.1% increase from RMB56.6 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Adjusted SG&A Expenses from Continuing Operations (6)
Total SG&A expenses for the quarter were RMB117.1 million, as compared to RMB129.2 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted SG&A expenses for the quarter were RMB117.1 million, as compared to RMB128.5 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Operating Income/Loss, Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Income/Loss from Continuing Operations
Operating income for the quarter was RMB19.3 million, representing a 127.5% increase from operating loss of RMB70.1 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Operating margin was 4.4% for the quarter, as compared to (19.3%) for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted operating income for the quarter was RMB23.8 million, representing a 136.4% increase from adjusted operating loss of RMB65.3 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Net (Loss)/Income and Adjusted Net Loss
Net loss for the quarter was RMB7.1 million. Net income was RMB163.9 million for the same period of the last fiscal year, which includes net loss of RMB94.2 million from continuing operations and net income of RMB258.1 million from discontinued operations.
Adjusted net loss for the quarter was RMB3.5 million, as compared to adjusted net loss of RMB90.2 for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Net Loss per ordinary share/ADS and Adjusted Net Loss per ordinary share/ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders from continuing operations for the quarter were RMB0.08 and RMB0.08, respectively, as compared to loss of RMB0.73 and RMB0.73, respectively, for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders for the quarter were RMB0.05 and RMB0.05, respectively, as compared to loss of RMB0.69 and RMB0.69, respectively, for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was RMB69.0 million, as compared to RMB3.2 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2022
Revenue from Continuing Operations
Revenue for the period was RMB1,311.1 million, representing a 21.2% increase from RMB1,081.8 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Overseas Schools: Revenue contribution for the period was RMB531.1 million, representing a 24.4% increase from RMB427.1 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. The increase was mainly attributable to the recovery of overseas schools operation from pandemic.
Complementary Education Services: Revenue contribution for the period was RMB456.9 million. It represented a 3.1% increase from RMB443.0 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. The increase was mainly attributable to the recovery of overseas study counselling business, expansion of international contest business, and other quality education training.
Domestic Kindergartens & K-12 Operation Services: Revenue contribution for the period was RMB323.1 million, representing a 52.6% increase from RMB211.7 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. The increase was mainly due to an increase in catering services to the students at K-12 schools and management and operation services for kindergartens.
We have continued to provide essential services without recognizing any revenues relating to such activities to schools that provide compulsory education in our discontinued operations, which are key to the normal daily operation of such schools.
Cost of Revenue from Continuing Operations
Cost of revenue for the period was RMB916.7 million, as compared to RMB908.6 million for the same period last fiscal year.
Gross Profit, Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Profit from Continuing Operations
Gross profit for the period was RMB394.3 million, representing a 127.7% increase from RMB173.2 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Gross margin increased to 30.1% from 16.0% for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted gross profit for the period was RMB408.2 million, representing a 121.1% increase from RMB184.7 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Adjusted SG&A Expenses from Continuing Operations
Total SG&A expenses for the period were RMB402.1 million, as compared to RMB377.4 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted SG&A expenses for the period were RMB402.9 million, as compared to RMB375.3 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Operating Loss, Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Income/Loss from Continuing Operations
Operating loss for the period was RMB3.7 million, representing a 98.0% decrease in loss from operating loss of RMB185.7 million for the same period of the last fiscal year. Operating margin was (0.3%) for the period, as compared to (17.2%) for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted operating income for the period was RMB9.4 million, representing a 105.5% increase from adjusted operating loss of RMB172.2 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Net (Loss)/Income and Adjusted Net Loss
Net loss for the period was RMB60.0 million. Net income was RMB312.4 million for the same period of the last fiscal year, which includes net loss of RMB255.9 million from continuing operations and net income of RMB568.3 million from discontinued operations.
Adjusted net loss for the period was RMB49.9 million, as compared to adjusted net loss of RMB244.7 for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Net Loss per ordinary share/ADS and Adjusted Net Loss per ordinary share/ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders from continuing operations for the period were RMB0.49 and RMB0.49, respectively, as compared to loss of RMB2.13 and RMB2.13, respectively, for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders for the period were RMB0.41 and RMB0.41, respectively, as compared to loss of RMB2.04 and RMB2.04, respectively, for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for the period was RMB196.7 million, as compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of RMB0.5 million for the same period of the last fiscal year.
Cash and Working Capital
As of May 31, 2022, the Company's cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were RMB1,371.6 million (US$205.6 million), as compared to RMB1,492.6 million as of February 28, 2022. The company also had short-term investments of RMB1,234.8 million (US$185.1 million) as of May 31, 2022.
CONVENIENCE TRANSLATION
The Company's reporting currency is Renminbi ("RMB"). However, periodic reports made to shareholders will include current period amounts translated into U.S. dollars using the prevailing exchange rates at the balance sheet date, for the convenience of readers. Translations of balances in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations, and cash flows from RMB into U.S. dollars as of and for the quarter and nine-month ended May 31, 2022 are solely for the convenience of the readers and were calculated at the rate of US$1.00=RMB6.6715, representing the noon buying rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board on May 31, 2022. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate on May 31, 2022 or at any other rate.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In evaluating our business, we consider and use certain non-GAAP measures, including primarily adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted gross profit/(loss), adjusted SG&A expenses, adjusted operating income/(loss), adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders basic and diluted as supplemental measures to review and assess our operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define adjusted gross profit/(loss) from continuing operations as gross profit/(loss) from continuing operations excluding amortization of intangible assets. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income/(loss) excluding interest income/(expense), net, income tax expense/benefit, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. We define adjusted net income/(loss) as net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. We define adjusted SG&A expenses from continuing operations as selling, general and administration expense from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expense. We define adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations as net operating income/(loss) from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expense and amortization of intangible assets. Additionally, we define adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted, as adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders (net income/(loss) to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax) divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares or American depositary shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company, on an as-converted basis.
We incur amortization expense of intangible assets related to various acquisitions that have been made in recent years. These intangible assets are valued at the time of acquisition and are then amortized over a period of several years after the acquisition. We believe that exclusion of these expenses allows greater comparability of operating results that are consistent over time for the Company's newly-acquired and long-held business as the related intangibles do not have significant connection to the growth of the business. Therefore, we provide exclusion of amortization of intangible assets to define adjusted gross profit from continuing operations, adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted net income/(loss), and adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted. In addition, due to the impact of the amended Implementation Regulations of the Law on the Promotion of Private Education of the People's Republic of China (the "Implementation Rules"), the Affected Entities(7) deconsolidated is classified as discontinued operations, which is a non-recurring item. The exclusion facilitates comparisons of our operating performance on a period-to-period basis. Therefore, we provide exclusion of income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, to define adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted.
We present the non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by our management to evaluate our operating performance and formulate business plans. Such non-GAAP measures include adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted gross profit/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted SG&A expenses from continuing operations, adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders basic and diluted. Non-GAAP financial measures enable our management to assess our operating results without considering the impact of non-cash charges, including depreciation and amortization and share-based compensation expense, and without considering the impact of non-operating items such as interest income/(expense), net; income tax expense/benefit; share-based compensation expense; amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, and without considering the impact of non-recurring item, i.e. income/(loss) from discontinued operations. We also believe that the use of these non-GAAP measures facilitates investors' assessment of our operating performance.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect our operations. Interest income/(expense), net; income tax expense/benefit; depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; tax effect of amortization of intangible assets; and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, have been and may continue to be incurred in our business and are not reflected in the presentation of these non-GAAP measures, including adjusted EBITDA or adjusted net income/(loss). Further, these non-GAAP measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.
About Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited
Bright Scholar is a global premier education service company, which primarily provides quality international education to global students and equip them with the critical academic foundation and skillsets necessary to succeed in the pursuit of higher education. Bright Scholar also complements its international offerings with Chinese government-mandated curriculum for students who wish to maintain the option of pursuing higher education in China.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company's business plans and development, which can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.
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TORONTO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master") (TSX: TOY), a leading global children's entertainment company, today announced that the nominees listed in its management information circular were elected as directors of the company at its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today.
Following the results of the election two new independent Board members: Michael Blank, the Chief Operating Officer of Polygon Studios, and Brian H. Whipple, former Chief Executive Officer of Accenture Interactive, have joined as Directors. Todd Tappin did not stand for re-election at the Meeting.
"As we continue to guide our vision of creating magical play experiences for children and their families spanning toys, entertainment and digital games, we are committed to bringing fresh and diverse perspectives to strengthen our Board oversight," said Spin Master's Chair and Co-Founder, Ronnen Harary. "We want to extend our thanks to Todd Tappin for his many contributions to Spin Master's journey, having served on our Board since IPO. We now welcome two new independent directors, Brian Whipple and Michael Blank, who will bring their unique leadership experiences to the table to support our strategic growth plans while also ensuring thoughtful stewardship and long-term value creation for our shareholders."
The results of the vote for the election of directors are as follows:
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik's Cube® and GUND®, and is the global toy licensee for other popular properties. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films. The Company has an established presence in digital games, anchored by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, offering open-ended and creative game and educational play in digital environments. Through Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority investments globally in emerging companies and start-ups. With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally. For more information visit spinmaster.com or follow-on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @spinmaster.
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Limited Run of 420 Nacho Cheese "Buds" Celebrate the Year's Dopest Holiday
PARK CITY, Utah , April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skullcandy, the #1 selling brand in stereo headphones1 and true wireless earbuds2 under $100, announced today a joint collaboration with Doritos, the #1 flavored tortilla chip brand, in honor of 4/20. The tasteful limited-edition drop reimagines Skullcandy Dime true wireless earbuds, with the pocket-sized offering taking on a nacho cheese aesthetic reminiscent of a Doritos chip. The first 100 customers to snag a pair of the exclusive buds will receive a limited-edition Skullcandy x Doritos dust tray. The collaboration will roll out globally on April 12, exclusively on Skullcandy.com.
"It's no secret, there's a more intense hunger for snacks and tracks on what has become a legitimately recognized cultural holiday, and we're stoked to be feeding that," said Jessica Klodnicki, Chief Marketing Officer, Skullcandy. "Skullcandy and Doritos are proud to support those who are boldly themselves. We're excited for 4/20 enthusiasts to pop in their buds, sink into the couch and get lost in the music."
Each package of the 4/20 Skullcandy x Doritos Dime true wireless buds are hand-numbered for exclusivity and feature the unmistakable Doritos Nacho Cheese print in blazing Doritos Orange or Doritos Red colorways.
Skullcandy x Doritos Limited-Edition 4/20 Dime True Wireless Earbuds – $34.99 MSRP
- Premium audio quality
- Up to 12 hours of battery life
- Full suite of media controls on the buds with ability to use either bud solo
- Auto on/connect with secure, noise-isolating fit
- IPX4 sweat and water resistance
- Micro-USB charging case with snap lid and integrated lanyard
- Fearless use replacement policy
For more information on Skullcandy and to see the collaboration unfold, visit www.Skullcandy.com or follow the brand on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
1. The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Weekly Retail Tracking Service; Average Sales Price Under $100; Jan. 3, 2021- Dec. 25, 2021 combined.
2.The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Weekly Retail Tracking Service; Band Type: No Wire/No Band; Average Sales Price Under $100; Jan. 3, 2021- Dec. 25, 2021 combined.
About Skullcandy®
Skullcandy is the original lifestyle audio brand, born in 2003 on a chairlift in Park City, Utah. Fast forward to today where Skullcandy is the #1 selling brand in stereo headphones1 and true wireless earbuds2 under $100, and on a mission "to unleash the visceral power of music for all." Skullcandy headphones and earbuds are created, tuned and tested to deliver music you can feel, specially engineered to provide a deeper, more immersive listening experience. The brand supports charitable causes through its Music With A Mission program where dedicated campaigns and a portion of proceeds from limited-edition product sales help make an impact. Skullcandy designs, markets and distributes its audio products through a variety of distribution channels globally. The company's website can be found at www.Skullcandy.com.
About Doritos
Doritos believes there's boldness in everyone. We champion those who are true to themselves, who live life fully engaged and take bold action by stepping outside of their comfort zone and pushing the limits. Doritos is one of many Frito-Lay North America brands – the $17 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc., which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, http://www.fritolay.com/, and on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/fritolay.
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MISSION SPONSORED CONTENT — Today, May 27th is National Heat Awareness Day. Chris Valletta, Co-Founder and President of MISSION and Board Member of the National Heat Safety Coalition, and Dr. Douglas Casa, CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut joined us to tell us more.
Everyone young and old knows what it’s like to feel too hot. The heat can slow you down, impact your performance, and cognitively impact your ability to think clearly and make decisions, and it can be dangerous to your health.
Heat is the #1 weather-related killer in the United States and sends over 70,000 people per year to the emergency room.
We want everyone to know that Heat-Related Illnesses are both 100% preventable AND survivable. In fact, science shows that you can actually improve your overall performance and safety in the heat when you take certain actions.
Our mission is to not only help people stay safer in the heat but also help them enjoy more and do more in it!
There are three things everyone can do to stay safe, feel great, and do more in the heat this summer:
1. Stay Hydrated
Think of Hydration like the radiator fluid in your car. If you don’t have enough, your car overheats. It’s the same for our bodies. When we sweat, the heat that our bodies produce is transferred into the water within our bodies, which is then expelled as sweat. Without proper hydration, the body is unable to cool down properly.
2. Take Shade Breaks and protect yourself from the sun.
The Temperature in the shade can feel 10-15 degrees cooler than when standing in the UVA/UVB solar energy of the sun. Take breaks under a shady tree or umbrella, wear a wide brim hat with UPF 50 sun protection and use the opportunity to grab a few big drinks of water in the process!
3. Use Cooling Gear
Wear lightweight, breathable apparel that allows air flow to promote wicking and use portable cooling accessories like cooling towels, cooling hats and more. These will provide on the go cooling and sun protection
Be sure to understand the signs of a Heat Illness and what to do about it!
Muscle cramps
Fatigue
Dizziness
Light-headed
Pale/Sweaty Skin
If you notice any one of these symptoms:
- move to a shaded area (or air conditioned environment) immediately.
- Remove excess clothing and allow for airflow across your skin surface
- Use cooling towels around the neck and pulse points
- Drink plenty of fluids
Remember, Heat Safety and Performance are directly related. In fact, studies show that athletes actually improve athletic performance over 6% when Heat-safety measures are taken proactively.
This is why MISSION exists – to empower you to do more in the heat through a head to-toe portfolio of cooling and heat-relief products that are designed to improve performance and safety in the heat.
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New gender option ‘X’ coming to US passports
(CNN) - Americans who do not consider themselves male or female will soon have a new option on their passports.
Starting April 11, citizens can use “X” as a gender marker, according to a statement from Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He says this is an attempt to be “respectful of individuals’ privacy while advancing inclusion.”
The official designation of the “X” marker is “unspecified or another gender identity.”
This is the first time a federal government agency has offered this sort of marker on an identity document.
The “X” option is expected to be available on other forms sometime in 2023.
President Joe Biden made the announcement Thursday as a part of commemorating Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Lumen's Quantum Fiber service raises the speed ceiling and provides one of the fastest broadband speeds in the U.S. to homes and small businesses
DENVER, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), through its premier fiber internet service, Quantum Fiber, is now offering one of the fastest internet speeds in the U.S. Upload and download speeds up to 8 gigabits per second are now available to select residents and small businesses in cities near Denver, Minneapolis and Seattle, with more cities to come.
"Technology is evolving and so is Lumen as we tap into the power of our fiber network to give communities more bandwidth to excel at work, play and online life," said Andrew Dugan, chief technology officer at Lumen. "Lumen is strengthening its portfolio and increasing gigabit speeds to fuel consumer and small business broadband connections – and it's just the beginning. We're investing in technology and internet speeds that will continue to push families and businesses into the future."
Tech Talk:
- Quantum Fiber service up to 8 gigabits provides internet speeds 40 times faster than the average advertised U.S. download speed*.
- Lumen is using XGS-PON technology, a passive optical network to provide the symmetric multi-gig capabilities.
- Innovative installation: Lumen will install a permanent network interface and router at the premise that is separate from the customer's Wi-Fi, allowing for easy Wi-Fi activations and simple upgrades as technology evolves.
"This is a game-changer for internet users who want to broaden their horizons with multi-gigabit connections," said Maxine Moreau, president of Lumen Mass Markets. "Quantum Fiber service delivers reliably fast internet for the increasing number of connected devices, virtual work environments, next-level gaming and the ability to upload extremely large files in a matter of seconds. We're so pleased to bring this industry-leading technology to our Quantum Fiber communities to help them thrive in a digital world."
Quantum Fiber Benefits:
Quantum Fiber is built for the always-online home and small business, with a focus on symmetrical high-speed fiber connectivity and a fully enabled digital customer experience offering:
- Gigabit and multi-gigabit broadband speeds
- 99.9% reliability based on network uptime or availability
- Symmetrical upload and download speeds
- No contracts, no bundles, no data caps
- 100% digital ordering and subscription-based billing
What's Next:
Quantum Fiber will begin offering up to 8 gigabit internet plans in additional markets later this year. More information about Quantum Fiber can be found at www.Q.com.
* Based on the weighted average advertised U.S. data connection download speed of participating Internet Service Providers of 193.9 Mbps. FCC Measuring Fixed Broadband Eleventh Report, December 2021.
About Lumen Technologies and the People of Lumen:
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 500,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com/home, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Lumen and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks in the United States.
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JP Morgan, Disney and others commit to covering employee abortion expenses
(Gray News) - After Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that ended federal abortion rights, multiple major companies released statements on their commitments to helping employees access health care services.
According to the New York Times, Starbucks, Tesla, Yelp, Airbnb, Netflix, Patagonia, DoorDash, JPMorgan Chase, Levi Strauss & Co., PayPal and Reddit all came out with policies covering employee expenses regarding abortions in May when a leaked memo from the Supreme Court justices came out that previewed their decision.
On Friday, Disney, Meta, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Alaska Airlines and Condé Nast joined that original group of companies after the Supreme Court’s decision became final, as reported by the Times.
CNN reports JPMorgan Chase clarified its health care benefits, saying that abortion has been a covered service, and starting in July it will be included under the company’s health care travel benefit.
According to Variety, Disney reached out to employees to stress that they recognized the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision and the company remains committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care for all Disney employees and their families, which includes family planning and reproductive care.
Previously, Levi Strauss & Co. released a statement saying, “Public health issues are workplace issues. Business leaders are responsible for protecting the health and well-being of our employees, and that includes protecting reproductive rights and abortion access.”
According to Reuters, Meta will reimburse travel expenses for employees seeking out-of-state reproductive care and Dick’s Sporting Goods Chief Executive Lauren Hobart said on LinkedIn that the company would pay up to $4,000 in travel for employees or their family members and a support person if abortion was not available nearby.
Several other companies and President Joe Biden have also released statements after the Supreme Court overturned Roe.
“It’s a sad day for the court and for the country,” Biden is quoted by the Associated Press in a speech made at the White House. He urged voters to make it a defining issue in the November elections, declaring, “This decision must not be the final word.”
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- Q2 Net Revenue: $1.517 billion, grew by 41% year-on-year
- Q2 Gross Margin: 51.8% GAAP gross margin; 65.0% non-GAAP gross margin
- Q2 Diluted income per share: $0.01 GAAP diluted income per share; $0.57 non-GAAP diluted income per share
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023.
Net revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $1.517 billion, consistent with the midpoint of the Company's guidance provided on May 26, 2022. GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $486 million, or $0.57 per diluted share. Cash flow from operations for the second quarter was $331.5 million.
"In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we delivered record revenue of $1.52 billion, which grew 41 percent year over year and 5 percent sequentially. This was the 9th straight quarter of sequential revenue growth, and we are guiding for growth to continue in the third quarter, as we expand our leadership in data infrastructure," said Matt Murphy, Marvell's President and CEO. "Looking ahead, we expect sequential revenue growth to accelerate in the fourth quarter as supply constraints begin to ease. We believe we are well positioned to continue to benefit from our favorable end market exposure tied to strong secular growth trends and significant expected upcoming revenue contributions from a number of Marvell-specific product ramps."
Third Quarter of Fiscal 2023 Financial Outlook
- Net revenue is expected to be $1.560 billion +/- 3%.
- GAAP gross margin is expected to be 51.1% +/- 1.1%.
- Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be 65.0% +/- 0.25%.
- GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $667 million to $677 million.
- Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $435 million to $440 million.
- Basic weighted average shares outstanding are expected to be 854 million.
- Diluted weighted average shares outstanding are expected to be 862 million.
- GAAP diluted income per share is expected to be $0.09 +/- $0.04 per share.
- Non-GAAP diluted income per share is expected to be $0.59 +/- $0.03 per share.
GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using basic weighted average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net loss, and calculated using diluted weighted average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net income. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
Conference Call
Marvell will conduct a conference call on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss results for the second quarter of fiscal 2023. Interested parties may join the conference call by dialing 1-888-317-6003 or 1-412-317-6061, passcode 6112887. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at the Marvell Investor Relations website at http://investor.marvell.com/. A replay of the call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088, passcode 2421301 until Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment associated with acquisitions, amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition and divestiture-related costs, restructuring and other related charges (including, but not limited to, asset impairment charges, employee severance costs, and facilities related charges), resolution of legal matters, and certain expenses and benefits that are driven primarily by discrete events that management does not consider to be directly related to Marvell's core business.
Marvell uses a non-GAAP tax rate to compute the non-GAAP tax provision. This non-GAAP tax rate is based on Marvell's estimated annual GAAP income tax forecast, adjusted to account for items excluded from Marvell's non-GAAP income, as well as the effects of significant non-recurring and period specific tax items which vary in size and frequency, and excludes tax deductions and benefits from acquired tax loss and credit carryforwards and changes in valuation allowance on acquired deferred tax assets. Marvell's non-GAAP tax rate is determined on an annual basis and may be adjusted during the year to take into account events that may materially affect the non-GAAP tax rate such as tax law changes; acquisitions; significant changes in Marvell's geographic mix of revenue and expenses; or changes to Marvell's corporate structure. For the second quarter of fiscal 2023, a non-GAAP tax rate of 6.0% has been applied to the non-GAAP financial results.
Marvell believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to Marvell's financial condition and results of operations. While Marvell uses non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance its understanding of certain aspects of its financial performance, Marvell does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Consistent with this approach, Marvell believes that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of its financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial measures, allows for greater transparency in the review of its financial and operational performance.
Externally, management believes that investors may find Marvell's non-GAAP financial measures useful in their assessment of Marvell's operating performance and the valuation of Marvell. Internally, Marvell's non-GAAP financial measures are used in the following areas:
- Management's evaluation of Marvell's operating performance;
- Management's establishment of internal operating budgets;
- Management's performance comparisons with internal forecasts and targeted business models; and
- Management's determination of the achievement and measurement of certain performance-based equity awards (adjustments may vary from award to award).
Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of Marvell's business as determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Marvell's results as reported under GAAP. The exclusion of the above items from our GAAP financial metrics does not necessarily mean that these costs are unusual or infrequent.
Forward-Looking Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "can," "may," "will," "would," "outlook," "forecast," "targets" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our ability to retain and hire key personnel; risks related to the rapid growth of the Company; risks related to changes in general economic conditions such as rising interest rates, economic slowdowns, recessions, inflation, and stagflation; risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which have impacted, and may continue to impact our business and operations, the transportation and manufacturing of our products, and the operations of our customers, distributors, vendors, suppliers, and partners; disruptions caused by COVID-19, including as a result of restrictions that may be imposed by us or third parties, resulting in worker absenteeism, turnover, quarantines and restrictions on our employees' ability to work, innovate, collaborate, and travel; supply chain disruptions or component shortages that may impact the production of our products including our kitting process or may impact the price of components which in turn may impact our margins on any impacted products and any constrained availability from other electronic suppliers impacting our customers' ability to ship their products, which in turn may adversely impact our sales to those customers; our reliance on our manufacturing partners for the manufacture, assembly, testing and packaging of our products; risks related to the ASIC business model which requires us to use third-party IP including the risk that we may lose business or experience reputational harm if third parties, including customers, lose confidence in our ability to protect their IP rights; the impact of international conflict and economic volatility in either domestic or foreign markets including risks related to trade conflicts, regulations, and tariffs, including but not limited to, restrictions imposed on our Chinese customers; the risks associated with manufacturing and selling products and customers' products outside of the United States; our ability to define, design and develop products for the Cloud and 5G markets; our ability to secure design wins from our customers and prospective customers; our ability to market our 5G products to Tier 1 infrastructure customers; our ability to complete and realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, divestitures and investments; cancellations, rescheduling or deferrals of significant customer orders or shipments, as well as the ability of our customers to manage inventory; our ability to estimate customer demand and future sales accurately; decreases in gross margin and results of operations in the future due to a number of factors, including increasing interest rates and volatility in foreign exchange rates; severe financial hardship or bankruptcy of one or more of our major customers; our ability to realize the expected benefits from restructuring activities; the effects of transitioning to smaller geometry process technologies; the impact of any change in the income tax laws in jurisdictions where we operate and the loss of any beneficial tax treatment that we currently enjoy; our ability to limit costs related to defective products; the risk of downturns in the semiconductor industry; risks related to our debt obligations; the outcome of pending or future litigation and legal and regulatory proceedings; risk related to our ESG program; our dependence on a small number of customers; the impact and costs associated with changes in international financial and regulatory conditions; our ability and the ability of our customers to successfully compete in the markets in which we serve; our ability and our customers' ability to develop new and enhanced products and the adoption of those products in the market; our ability to accurately categorize our products by end markets; our ability to scale our operations in response to changes in demand for existing or new products and services; risks associated with acquisition and consolidation activity in the semiconductor industry, including any consolidation of our manufacturing partners; our ability to protect our intellectual property; our maintenance of an effective system of internal controls; and other risks detailed in our SEC filings from time to time. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by us from time to time with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Marvell
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Tequila fans are invited to the brand's "Visions of Agave" art experience celebrating the roots of tequila, with the chance to win a trip to Mexico
CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Tequila Day, Hornitos® Tequila has teamed up with street artist and muralist, MADSTEEZ, to transport the agave fields of Mexico to New York City in a tequila-themed immersive art experience titled "Visions of Agave".
Inspired by his time spent in Jalisco, MADSTEEZ – a disrupter in the art world – collaborated with Hornitos to create "Visions of Agave" as a way of capturing the bold vibrancy and rich heritage of the Tequila region in Mexico. Designed in his own unique vision, Madsteez looked to encapsulate the magical essence of the agave fields and circulate an attainable, unforgettable exhibit for those unable to visit in person.
"Walking into the vibrant agave fields at both sunrise and sunset, I was immediately inspired by the Jimadores and their craft of harvesting the agave plants -- an artform that has been passed down over many generations," said MADSTEEZ. "With "Visions of Agave," I wanted to recreate this beautiful scene in my own image and color palette and allow others to be able to "see" the landscape and experience the agave fields firsthand while still in the heart of Manhattan."
For one day only on Thursday, July 21, consumers are invited to visit Studio 525 in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood where they will be visually transported to Tequila, Mexico. Guests in attendance will learn about the people and elements that must all work in harmony to create the spirit that bears the name of its region. Tequila fans will also have the opportunity to taste test custom cocktails and enter onsite for the chance to win a trip to Mexico to experience the agave fields and birthplace of Hornitos firsthand.1 To attend, RSVP to the invitation-only event HERE. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Fans 21 years of age or older that live outside of the New York area can also enter digitally for the chance to win a trip to Mexico.2 Both onsite and nationwide winners will receive a three-day, two-night trip for them and one guest (must be 21 years or older) to Tequila, Mexico where they will experience a private tour of the agave fields. National online sweeps to open on Thursday, July 14 and close on National Tequila Day, Sunday, July 24. Winners to be selected and announced the week of July 25. To enter and see full rules and regulations, please visit the entry page and enter the keyword TEQUILADAY for your chance to win.
"As a pioneering brand in the tequila space, we're celebrating the holiday by paying homage to the place where it all begins," said Jessica Hochberg, Global Brand Director of Hornitos. "Hornitos was founded with a boundary-pushing spirit that drives our commitment to the craft of tequila and our mission of championing others who go beyond the limits in their own industries. MADSTEEZ's passion and vision makes him the perfect fit to bring this celebration of tequila and creativity to life."
To learn more about Hornitos Tequila and its tradition breaking brand history, visit www.hornitostequila.com or follow along with Hornitos Tequila on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
About MADSTEEZ
Born blind in his left eye and given three first names, artist Mark Paul Deren, (aka MADSTEEZ) is a human color wheel spinning on overdrive. Currently based in Brooklyn, New York, his doodles and larger-than-life pop-soaked paintings, portraits and multi-layered, massive-scale murals have granted him worldwide appreciation by transforming blank canvases into a voyage of acidic cosmic explosions.
MADSTEEZ's eclectic personality breaths through each colorful piece he masters. He is known for his vivid, large-scale, multi-layered paintings, where strange and familiar figures are integrated into abstract landscapes.
About Hornitos® Tequila
Hornitos® Tequila has a history of breaking tradition dating back to 1950 when founder Don Francisco launched the brand in honor of Mexican Independence Day. The Hornitos family of tequilas keeps Don Francisco's legacy alive, using the same high standards to cultivate the best and most flavorful agaves, molding them into premium tequilas that everyone can enjoy. Hornitos inspires its fans to adopt the same boundary-pushing mindset through its "A Shot Worth Taking" campaign that highlights the extraordinary things that can happen when people are willing to take a chance. Since the inception of "A Shot Worth Taking" in 2017, Hornitos has empowered fans to take their shot and provided funds and opportunities to make their aspirations achievable.
Hornitos' portfolio of premium tequilas includes Hornitos® Plata Tequila, Hornitos® Reposado Tequila, Hornitos® Añejo Tequila, Hornitos® Cristalino Tequila, Hornitos® Black Barrel Tequila as well as the recently launched Hornitos® Tequila Seltzer – which comes in Lime, Mango and now Pineapple – ready-to-serve Hornitos® Ranch Water and a line of ready-to-serve premixed margaritas – available in Lime, Hibiscus, Strawberry Tamarind & Pineapple Poblano.
About Beam Suntory
As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® bourbon brands and Courvoisier® cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Basil Hayden®, Knob Creek®, and Legent™ bourbon; Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™ Japanese whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig® and Bowmore® Scotch whisky; Canadian Club® whisky; Hornitos® and Sauza® tequila; EFFEN®, Haku® and Pinnacle® vodka; Sipsmith® and Roku™ gin; and On The Rocks Premium Cocktails.
Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good, which now includes its transformative sustainability strategy, Proof Positive. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.
1 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be 21 years or older and a legal resident of 50 US/DC to enter. Sweepstakes Start Date: 7/21/22 @12:00PM EST. Sweepstakes End Date: 7/24/22 @11:59PM EST. Sweepstakes Draw Date: 7/25/22. Limit (1) one entry per person per day. One winner will be selected the prize winners will receive a Hornitos Distillery experience, ARV: $4,330. Each Prize winner will receive a 3 day, 2 night trip for winner and one (1) guest (each of whom must be 21 years of age or older) to Tequila, Mexico. Trip includes round-trip coach class airfare for each winner and guest from the major commercial airport nearest the winner's residence to Guadalajara, Mexico, one (1) double-occupancy hotel room for 2 nights, including ground transportation between airport and hotel and distillery tour, two (2) distillery tour tickets, and $250 (for winner only). To enter (1) visit www.BeamSweeps.com and (2) submit registration form including the Keyword VISIONSOFAGAVE. All entries must be submitted by 7/24/22 @11:59PM EST. See Official Rules at www.BeamSweeps.com. To view our Privacy Policy, visit https://www.beamsuntory.com/en/privacy-policy. Void where prohibited.
2 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be 21 years or older and a legal resident of 50 US/DC to enter. Sweepstakes Start Date: 7/14/22 @12:00PM EST. Sweepstakes End Date: 7/24/22 @11:59PM EST. Sweepstakes Draw Date: 7/25/22. Limit (1) one entry per person per day. One winner will be selected the prize winners will receive a Hornitos Distillery experience, ARV: $4,330. Each Prize winner will receive a 3 day, 2 night trip for winner and one (1) guest (each of whom must be 21 years of age or older) to Tequila, Mexico. Trip includes round-trip coach class airfare for each winner and guest from the major commercial airport nearest the winner's residence to Guadalajara, Mexico, one (1) double-occupancy hotel room for 2 nights, including ground transportation between airport and hotel and distillery tour, two (2) distillery tour tickets, and $250 (for winner only). To enter (1) visit www.BeamSweeps.com and (2) submit registration form including the Keyword TEQUILADAY. All entries must be submitted by 7/24/22 @11:59PM EST. See Official Rules at www.BeamSweeps.com. To view our Privacy Policy, visit https://www.beamsuntory.com/en/privacy-policy. Void where prohibited.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two long-wanted Abu Sayyaf militant commanders accused of beheading two kidnapped Canadian tourists and a German in the southern Philippines have surrendered to authorities, officials said Friday.
Almujer Yadah and Bensito Quitino gave themselves up to military officials in Jolo town in southern Sulu province and surrendered their assault rifles, Sulu military commander Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio and other security officials said. The officials did not provide details of how and when the surrenders were arranged.
The two were briefly presented in a news conference in an army camp in Jolo and later turned over to police.
Sulu provincial police chief Col. Jaime Mojica said they will face multiple murder and other criminal charges, including violation of the country’s anti-terrorism law. The militants are accused of beheading the hostages after failing to obtain large ransoms they had demanded.
They also were involved in other ransom kidnappings and bomb attacks, Mojica said.
Canadian tourists Robert Hall and John Ridsdel were abducted by Abu Sayyaf gunmen from a marina on southern Samal island along with a Norwegian and a Filipino in September 2015 and taken to jungle camps in Sulu.
Hall and Ridsdel were beheaded by the militants months later after the deadline for payment of the ransoms passed. Videos released by the militants showed the victims being brutally killed in front of an Islamic State group-style black flag. The Norwegian and Filipino hostages were eventually freed.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at the time that he was horrified by the killings and affirmed Canada’s refusal to “pay ransoms for hostages to terrorist groups, as doing so would endanger the lives of more Canadians.” He said Canada was working with the Philippine government “to pursue those responsible for these heinous acts and bring them to justice, however long it takes.”
Other key suspects in the kidnappings and killings of Hall and Ridsdel were killed earlier in clashes with Philippine forces.
Mojica said the two militants were also involved in the 2017 beheading in Sulu of German hostage Jurgen Gustav Kantner. Abu Sayyaf gunmen seized Kantner at gunpoint and killed a woman sailing with him off neighboring Malaysia’s Sabah state. Villagers later found a dead woman on a yacht with a German flag off Sulu’s Laparan Island.
The United States and the Philippines have labeled the Abu Sayyaf a terrorist organization for kidnappings, beheadings and bombings. The small but brutal group emerged in the early 1990s as an extremist offshoot of a decades-long Muslim separatist rebellion in the southern Philippines, the homeland of minority Muslims in the largely Roman Catholic nation.
The Abu Sayyaf has been weakened considerably by decades of military offensives, surrenders and infighting, and is currently estimated by the military to have less than 200 armed fighters, but remains a national security threat. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/philippine-militants-accused-of-beheading-tourists-surrender/ | 2022-06-17T13:09:10Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday advanced a $280 billion bill designed to boost the semiconductor industry in the United States and to accelerate high tech research that backers say will be critical to the economy in future decades.
The Senate needed 60 votes to advance the bill and the vote was 64-32. The legislation is now on a glidepath to final passage in the Senate later this week. The House is also expected to take up the package this week.
The White House has led support for the bill, along with industry leaders who say government subsidies are necessary to compete with other nations that are also spending billions of dollars to lure manufacturers. They say the pandemic has exposed the dangers to the economy and to national security of relying too heavily on foreign-made computer chips.
The bill provides about $52 billion in grants and other incentives for the semiconductor industry as well as a 25% tax credit for those companies that build chip plants, or fabs, in the U.S. The cost of the tax break is projected to be about about $24 billion over 10 years. The bill also authorizes about $200 billion to enhance scientific research over the same timeframe.
The Congressional Budget Office has projected that the bill would increase deficits by about $79 billion over 10 years. Critics have objected to the spending called for in the bill either as misplaced or excessive.
“At a time when the working families of this country are falling further and further behind while the very rich are getting much richer, let us get our priorities right,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
But the bill attracted support from lawmakers in both parties who say the investment is critical to U.S. innovation and staying ahead of economic rivals in coming decades, namely China.
“I firmly believe that passing this bill will be a turning point for American leadership in this century,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. “The benefits of this legislation will reverberate across the country for years and decades to come.”
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell led a group of 17 Republicans senators who voted to limit debate and advance the bill. While some Republicans have voiced concerns about the spending in the bill, others have emphasized the need to address national security vulnerabilities resulting from the U.S. reliance on plants in Taiwan and South Korea for the most advanced computer chips.
“We are not used to providing these kinds of financial incentives to businesses, but when it costs 30 percent less to build these manufacturing facilities across the seas in Asia and our access to that supply chain is potentially jeopardized by very real threats, it is a necessary investment for us to make,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/bill-to-boost-semiconductor-industry-passes-key-senate-test/ | 2022-07-26T18:04:50Z |
NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NIO, XCUR, AVGR, CVET, and RCKT.
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Fast-casual favorite opens fifth Orange County location to satisfy increasing pick up and delivery demand
ANAHEIM, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the news? Mendocino Farms, the fast-casual restaurant known for turning sandwiches, salads and more into an unexpected culinary adventure, is expanding to Anaheim with a new pick up and delivery only Kitchen (1560 S. Lewis St.), opening on Monday, August 8. The brand's fourth convenience-oriented location, Anaheim Kitchen will help Mendocino Farms fulfill Orange County guests' increasing desire for flavorful takeout and delivery options.
Why is this important? Mendocino Farms' Anaheim Kitchen aims to more readily serve Orange County through its digital-only ordering experience and delivery or pick up options. Anaheim residents can enjoy Mendocino Farms' unexpected flavor combinations with a celebratory free entrée grand opening offer when they sign up for a My Mendo account and select "Orange County-Anaheim Kitchen" as their favorite location prior to August 8. The offer is valid for a free sandwich, salad or bowl with any menu purchase during the first two weeks post-opening.
"Our Kitchen concept is designed for a city as fast-paced and dynamic as Anaheim, helping us serve our made-to-travel flavors to more guests in a way that fits their on-the-go lifestyle," said Kevin Miles, CEO of Mendocino Farms. "Anaheim Kitchen is a natural extension of our Orange County presence and brings a convenient, high quality pick up or delivery option to a new neighborhood in this market."
What's good to eat? Elevated takes on comforting classics share the spotlight with limited-time, chef-inspired creations on Mendocino Farms' innovative menu. Recently announced as a menu mainstay is the Thai Mango Salad: a blend of sweet and spicy flavors with shaved, roasted chicken breast, ramen noodles, napa cabbage & kale slaw, sliced mango, honey roasted almonds, pickled daikon and carrots, Thai basil mint, cilantro, lime, and fried shallots with Thai almond dressing. Welcomed back for a limited time, the Summer Street Corn with Chicken Sandwich is a fan-favorite cheffy spin on a Mexican torta, featuring al pastor chicken over creamy street corn, with roasted poblano rajas, pickled red onion, tomatoes, shredded romaine, cilantro and jalapeno salsa verde on a toasted sesame roll.
With a passion for high quality, whole ingredients, the menu also features seasonally inspired entrees, sides and soups like the Backyard BBQ Chicken Salad, the Oaxacan Potato Salad, the Thai Watermelon & Cucumber Salad and the Chicken Tortilla Soup.
How/where can I get it? Order online or through the Mendocino Farms App for pick up or delivery only. Delivery is available through third-party partners including UberEats, DoorDash and Postmates. Mendocino Farms also offers crowd-pleasing catering options for gatherings and celebratory moments.
To learn more about the upcoming Anaheim Kitchen, click here.
Mendocino Farms takes guests on a culinary adventure with its diverse menu of chef-driven, seasonal sandwiches and salads made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Founded in Southern California in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen, Mendocino Farms has grown to 49 locations and counting in California and Texas. By creating gathering places for connection and nourishment whether dining in store, enjoying at home, or catering it to the office, the restaurant company aims to make hearts and stomachs happy through unexpected flavors and friendliness. For more information visit mendocinofarms.com
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YOKNEAM, Israel, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InMode Ltd. (NASDAQ: INMD), a leading global provider of innovative medical technologies, today announced that Yair Malca, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Canaccord 42nd Annual Growth Conference on Aug. 11, 2022, at the InterContinental Boston hotel.
The presentation is scheduled for 3:30 pm Eastern Time on Thursday, Aug. 11 and will be webcast from InMode's Investor Relations website at https://inmodemd.com/investors/. Yair Malca will also hold one-on-one investor meetings on Wednesday, Aug. 10 and Thursday, Aug. 11. To schedule a meeting, please contact your Canaccord representative.
For more information about the event, visit InMode's investor relations site here.
About InMode
InMode is a leading global provider of innovative medical technologies. InMode develops, manufactures, and markets devices harnessing novel radiofrequency ("RF") technology. InMode strives to enable new emerging surgical procedures as well as improve existing treatments. InMode has leveraged its medically accepted minimally invasive RF technologies to offer a comprehensive line of products across several categories for plastic surgery, gynecology, dermatology, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology. For more information about InMode, please visit www.inmodemd.com.
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CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
NEW YORK (AP) — One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not identified a food that might be spreading the deadly bacteria, but officials said the public should be alert to symptoms and the possibility of infection.
Those symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea.
Listeria can be treated with antibiotics, but it is especially dangerous to pregnant women, newborns, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
CDC officials say nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in, or traveled to, Florida about a month before they got sick.
Listeria is one of the most dangerous forms of food poisoning, and 22 of the infected people were hospitalized. One person from Illinois died and one pregnant woman lost her fetus, the CDC said.
Listeria symptoms usually start one to four weeks after eating contaminated food, but can start as soon as the same day.
The first cases occurred in January of this year, but have continued through this month, when two of the people got sick, CDC officials said.
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35 Toptracer Range Bays Now Available at Historic Langston Golf Course
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The summer of 2020 marked the rebirth of Washington D.C. municipal golf courses, when National Links Trust signed a 50-year lease with the National Parks Service to restore and rehabilitate three historic facilitates in the nation's capital: Rock Creek Park Golf, Langston Golf Course, and East Potomac Golf Links. Today, National Links Trust unveiled the installation of Toptracer Range in 35 bays at Langston Golf Course's driving range, reinforcing its mission to make golf more entertaining, engaging, accessible, and affordable, while preserving the site's historic architecture.
In addition to Langston Golf Course, projects are planned at both East Potomac Golf Links and Rock Creek Park Golf. These facilities are an essential part of the local community and National Link Trust's vision is deeply rooted in positively impacting the local community through a number of community outreach and golf course restoration projects as they aim to return these courses to their rightful place as models of municipal excellence.
"Today is just one of many steps that we will take as we revitalize these three tradition-rich facilities here in Washington, D.C.," said National Links Trust Co-Founder Will Smith. "Our commitment to enhance the facilities for golfers of all skillsets and all backgrounds is unwavering. We recognize that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to preserve the past and we will ensure a bright and long-term future for these national treasures."
Today's launch event welcomed local area youth and senior programs who frequent Langston, located in Ward 5 in Washington, D.C., to be the first to audition Toptracer's transforming technology that delivers a fun, entertaining, gamification experience for golfers of all ages to the driving range. Joining executives from National Links Trust, Toptracer and Langston's golf and club management company Troon, were LPGA professional Emma Talley and Roger Steele, a golf influencer, who is helping to grow the game of golf and diversify the sport.
"We're proud to partner with National Links Trust and Troon to bring Toptracer technology to these three golf courses that are incredibly rich in history and architecture, with a true commitment to make the game more accessible to the masses," said Ben Sharpe, Toptracer President. "Making golf more accessible and fun is what Toptracer is all about and we believe the experience will create deeper connections to the game for generations to come."
Toptracer will install its cutting-edge technology into on-site practice range facilities at each course to create the right range experience for golfers and non-golfers at all levels, ensuring a fun, engaging and data-driven experience. In June 2020, Troon partnered with National Links Trust to manage the operations for the three Washington, D.C. municipalities.
"We are happy to support National Links Trust and its vision to restore these municipalities to a place they deserve," said Troon Executive Vice President of Operations Matt Hurley. "Our goal is to deliver the best possible experience for golfers and non-golfers when visiting Langston, East Potomac Park and Rock Creek Park and are committed to ensuring the community is proud of their local municipalities and strive to have them come back often to enjoy the game of golf."
Langston Golf Course opened on the banks of the Anacostia River in 1939 and is named after John Mercer Langston, the first Black American elected to the United States Congress from Virginia and the first dean of Howard University Law School. In the late 1970s, the course was managed by professional golfer Lee Elder, the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and 2019 recipient of the USGA's prestigious Bob Jones Award. Langston is home to the oldest Black men's and women's golf clubs – Royal Golf Club and Wake-Robin Golf Club – in the country. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 and has been a staple in providing access to the game of golf to individuals of all backgrounds since its beginning.
To learn more about National Links Trust and its mission, visit www.nationallinkstrust.com. For more information on Toptracer visit www.toptracer.com.
The National Links Trust (NLT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to protecting and promoting accessible, affordable and engaging municipal golf courses to positively impact local communities across the United States of America. NLT is currently undertaking the Nation's Capital Project - the revitalization of Washington, DC's three municipal golf courses with the help of world-renowned architects, Gil Hanse, Beau Welling, and Tom Doak. In addition to restoring and renovating the golf courses, this project also includes a number of community initiatives including the Jack Vardaman Workforce Development Program and environmental improvement projects. Learn more at NationalLinksTrust.org.
Toptracer, an innovative technology from Topgolf Entertainment Group, is the most-used and most-trusted advanced ball-tracing technology. The first of its kind to be introduced to the game of golf, Toptracer has revolutionized the way viewers experience the game at select Topgolf venues, driving ranges and while watching major golf tournaments. Today, Toptracer technology powers over 500 Toptracer Range driving ranges in 31 countries. Learn more at toptracer.com.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world's largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 680-plus locations around the globe, including managing 665-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon's award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 670-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45-plus states and 30-plus countries, Troon's family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, ICON Management Services, CADDIEMASTER, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design and Casa Verde Golf. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, or connect with Troon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Troon Chronicles, Press Room, or subscribe to Troon Magazine.
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VENICE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that MagicLinks is No. 876 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"We are incredibly honored to once again rank in the Top 20% of the Fastest Growing Companies in America. We pride ourselves on empowering the world's leading brands to strategically leverage their full marketing and social commerce capabilities in partnership with more than 25,000 creators on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
Our three-year revenue growth of 724% illustrates the tremendous impact of our team's dedication to empowering both our brand partners and creators within the social commerce space; and demonstrates that our unique mix of proprietary creator data, powerful matching algorithms, and incredible employee talent is resonating with our 5,000+ brand partners who leverage our insights to scale their businesses," said Brian Nickerson, CEO, and Co-Founder of MagicLinks.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Since 2015, MagicLinks' 25,000+ influencers have driven $3B+ GMV in eCommerce transactions with over 375K+ videos, 30B+ views and 1.5B+ in fan reach.
Over the past 24 months, MagicLinks has ranked on the Los Angeles Business Journal's list of "Fastest-Growing Private Companies in LA" in 2020 and 2021. So far in 2022, the company has ranked on the Financial Times list of "Fastest Growing Companies in America", Los Angeles Business Journal's "Best Places To Work in Los Angeles" - Medium Sized Companies, and on BuiltinLA's list of "Best Small Companies to Work for in Los Angeles."
MagicLinks is an award-winning Certified B Corporation that powers social commerce through an exclusive platform for video influencers and the world's leading brands.
MagicLinks is an award-winning Influencer Marketing Platform and Certified B Corporation powering social commerce with Creators and the world's leading consumer brands. MagicLinks' proprietary technology, Match Intelligence™, provides strategic Creator matching for Brands looking to drive awareness, engagement, and sales across social media. The platform provides scalable, data-backed campaign solutions with dependable ROI and full-funnel reporting, while also providing Creators a reliable way to earn and grow their business.
To learn more about MagicLinks, please visit www.magiclinks.com.
CONTACT:
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Alexis.Papadopoulos@magiclinks.com
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Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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TORRANCE, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loans4Less.com, Inc. (OTC: LFLS) announced today that it has retained Dave Elias & Associates, a New Jersey-based merchant banking and advisory firm specializing in mergers & acquisitions, to evaluate strategic alternatives for Loans4Less.com.
Steven Hershman, CEO Loans4Less.com, stated, "In order to take full advantage of the market opportunity and maximize shareholder value, we believe it's the right time to sell our portfolio of intangible assets, including Loans4Less.com, Federal Service Mark and 60 domain names. With the assistance and guidance of Dave Elias and his team, we plan to review the full range of strategic alternatives that realize the full value of Loans4Less.com."
"To attain competitive bidding amongst commercial and retail banks as well as financial institutions that specialize in lending programs we entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Dave Elias & Associates," concluded Mr. Hershman.
About Us
Loans4Less.com, Inc is a California online Mortgage Broker focused on becoming a national origination brand platform for conforming residential mortgage programs and other consumer loans. Loans4Less.com offers very competitive rates, terms and costs, daily rate updates, other market information and prides itself on excellent and honest service. Loans4Less.com does not operate a warehouse line of credit, hold trust funds, lend directly or service loans. Loans4Less.com relies on various wholesale lenders for its retail home loan programs. The Company plans to rapidly grow revenues with cost effective advertising and by engaging with a strategic partner to broaden the Loans4Less a generic brand and to maximize our shareholders value.
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Fintech entrepreneur recognized by Pipeline's Innovation Awards
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Finotta, a provider of embedded fintech for digital banking, announced today that its Founder and CEO, Parker Graham, has been named an Innovator of the Year by Pipeline, a network of high-performing entrepreneurs in the Midwest.
The Pipeline Innovator of the Year Awards recognizes prominent industry innovators who are progressing the technological services field. Nominees are judged on three components — performance during the Pipeline year, scores from retooled business plans post Pipeline impact and presentations given during the Innovators daytime competition event.
"It is an honor to be recognized by Pipeline alongside so many outstanding business leaders," said Graham. "I am incredibly proud of the team's dedication and hard work, and I am excited to see how Finotta continues to grow and advance the fintech industry."
A former banker and NFL player, Graham launched Finotta to help banks and credit unions personalize their mobile banking experience to increase engagement, combat larger financial institutions and create new revenue streams. Finotta empowers its financial institution customers to deliver precisely the right experience, service, or product at the right time to their users with a gamified Financial Health Level that helps improve their financial life.
Parker added, "By combining financial wellness with the fun of gamification, customers have an interactive and engaging way to improve their financial health regardless of what journey they might be on. We believe this platform will be powerful for financial institutions and the customers they serve, and we look forward to seeing the impact it will have."
About Finotta
Finotta helps banks and credit unions personalize their mobile banking experience to increase engagement, combat larger financial institutions, and create new revenue streams. Built by bankers, Finotta's Personified platform is a combination of products that help financial institutions better meet the needs of their customers directly in their mobile banking application. Finotta empowers financial institutions to deliver customers and members the right experience, service, or product at the right time with a gamified Financial Health Level, all while helping improve their financial life.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Experiences of structural, interpersonal and institutional racism are associated with lower memory scores and worse cognition in midlife and old age, especially among Black individuals, according to studies reported today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2022 in San Diego and virtually.
Among the key findings reported at AAIC 2022 are:
- In a study of nearly 1,000 middle-aged community-dwelling adults (55% Latinx; 23% Black; 19% White), exposure to interpersonal and institutional racism was associated with lower memory scores, and these associations were driven by Black individuals. Experiences of structural racism were associated with lower episodic memory among all racial and ethnic groups that were included in the study.
- In a study of 445 Asian, Black, Latino, White and multiracial people age 90 and above, individuals who experienced wide-ranging discrimination throughout life had lower semantic memory in late life compared to those who experienced little to no discrimination.
"In order to achieve health equity — as a step toward complete inclusion — individuals and society must identify and reduce racism and other forms of discrimination," said Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., MPH, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at the Alzheimer's Association. "We must create a society in which the underserved, disproportionately affected and underrepresented are safe, cared for and valued."
According to the Alzheimer's Association 2022 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, Blacks are about twice as likely and Hispanic/Latinos are about one and one-half times as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias.
The various types and experiences of structural racism and discrimination contribute to systemic inequities, including: lower socioeconomic status; lower quality early life education; and less access to healthy food and proper health care. Individually and cumulatively, these factors impact brain health over the lifecourse in Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and other communities.
"These systemic disparities are related to less access to important health-protecting resources such as high-quality care and social networks that provide valuable health information and support," said Rev. Miriam J. Burnett, M.D., MDiv, MPH, medical director, African Methodist Episcopal Church International Health Commission.
"The consistent and pervasive lack of resources, as well as social and environmental factors, lead to disparities in other health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, which increase the risk for Alzheimer's and other dementias," said Adriana Perez, Ph.D., CRNP, ANP-BC, FAAN, FGSA, assistant professor of nursing at University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and member of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses.
Research suggests interpersonal and structural racism are contributors to racial and ethnic disparities in cognitive aging. However, there's little understanding of how multilevel racism influences cognition throughout the life course. To address this gap in knowledge, Dominika Šeblová, Ph.D., postdoctoral researcher in the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in health equity, assessed experiences of interpersonal, institutional and structural racism among 942 middle-aged adults (mean age=55; 64% women; 55% Latinx; 23% non-Latinx Black; 19% non-Latinx White).
Black participants were most exposed to racism at all levels. They were more likely to grow up and live in segregated areas that are known to be resource-deprived due to institutional disinvestment in Black neighborhoods. Black participants experienced on average six civil rights violations in their lifetime and were exposed to interpersonal discrimination at least once per week. These exposures were associated with lower memory scores, and the magnitude of the association corresponded to 1-3 years of chronological age. Structural racism was associated with lower episodic memory in the full sample.
"Chronic exposure to racism and interpersonal discrimination among marginalized communities leads to stress that affects the body and influences physiological health, and likely contributes to the development of cognitive decline," said Jennifer Manly, Ph.D., professor of neuropsychology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the senior author of this work. "Overall, our findings indicate that racism impacts brain health and contributes to the unfair burden of Alzheimer's disease in marginalized groups."
Discrimination is a fundamental cause of health inequities. However, it is unknown whether discrimination contributes to disparities in cognitive aging among the oldest old, a group sometimes referred to as super agers. To answer this question, Kristen George, Ph.D., assistant professor of epidemiology in the Department of Public Health Sciences at University of California, Davis and colleagues, examined the relationship of lifetime experiences of major discrimination with cognitive function and decline among a diverse cohort of Asian, Black, White, Latino and multiracial participants of the Life After 90 (LA90) Study.
Among 468 participants (20.5% Asian; 21.8% Black; 14.5% Latino; 35.7% White; 7.5% multiracial), the average age at enrollment was 93. Participants completed three cognitive assessments over an average of 1.2 years. Participants reported experiences of major lifetime discrimination via questionnaire and were grouped based on their responses.
- Group 1 reported workplace discrimination (i.e., unfairly fired, not hired, not given a promotion) and was comprised of mostly White men.
- Group 2 reported little to no discrimination over their lifetime and consisted of White women and Asian, Black and Latino older adults.
- Group 3 reported experiencing discrimination across several domains (workplace, financial, housing, etc.) and all participants of this group were non-White.
The researchers found that participants in Group 1 (workplace discrimination) had higher levels of baseline cognition in domains of executive function and semantic memory compared to Group 2 (no discrimination). Group 3 (wide-ranging discrimination) had worse semantic memory at baseline compared to Group 2. Across the groups, there were no differences in cognitive decline over time.
"These findings highlight that among the oldest old, inequities in cognitive function persist after accounting for experiences of major lifetime discrimination," said George. "Despite the incredible longevity of this group, discrimination has an indelible impact on cognitive health, and oldest old adults still stand to benefit from efforts to eliminate and redress health disparities."
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world's largest gathering of researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer's and other dementias. As a part of the Alzheimer's Association's research program, AAIC serves as a catalyst for generating new knowledge about dementia and fostering a vital, collegial research community.
AAIC 2022 home page: www.alz.org/aaic/
AAIC 2022 newsroom: www.alz.org/aaic/pressroom.asp
AAIC 2022 hashtag: #AAIC22
The Alzheimer's Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
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My brother-in-law said that 99% of issues with women’s rights for abortion and Roe v Wade would not exist if people didn’t engage in sex before marriage. First time I’ve known him to be right.
Of all things. When a newspaper censors and changes a comic strip — and offers no explanation — it’s time to end our 67-year association. What else are you also censoring? How can I trust what you choose to print?
Very informative article on Harry James running for county commission chairman. Apparently, he thinks government and governing is a game of connect the dots. He needs to go and see if the pastor wants to play while Cohilas gets things done.
I’m glad to see a good, hard-working man like Wayne Johnson running against Sanford Bishop. He’s the kind of man who will help our part of the country thrive.
The Trumpster scaring you about Biden’s executive orders on gun control is counting on fellow Trumpsters not to be able to read or take the time to read them if they have that ability.
We were talking politics, and one of my neighbors said he was going to vote for Herschel Walker “because he’s a good guy.” That is reason No. 1 we have people like Marjory Taylor Greene embarrassing our state in Congress. Herschel Walker is not a good guy. He was a good football player. That’s it.
Millions of bonified Americans have struggled with chronic unemployment and marginal employment since the full implementation of the global service-based economy in the early 1980s. You bring in 2 million illegals, that will be 2 million real Americans who will remain underemployed.
Who is really surprised that Herschel Walker was a no-show at the Public Broadcasting debate? His handlers know he is grossly unqualified for anything not involving a football. Being Trump’s lapdog does not make an effective U.S. Senator. There are already too many of those in both houses of Congress.
National Day of Prayer leader said we don’t need woke culture keeping Christ out of our schools and government. I reply, “My God does not need government promoting Him.”
Let us make sure your “B-teamer” Herschel Walker doesn’t get a chance to play in our real-life game. Run, Herschel, run, straight back to Texas.
You Trumpsters are so weak-minded. You have to have Trump tell you who to vote for. Very sad. Wake up. Trump is a has-been.
Why does the key to increasing wealth seem to be locked into getting elected to public office?
When did Democrats decide women had rights again? Why the sudden outrage over “women’s rights” when blue states across the country have eroded women’s rights over the last 20 years? Remember the men in women’s sports thingy?
It’s 9:20 at night, and the mail truck still hasn’t showed up.
The stock market took another huge hit today due to the Biden economy in free fall. He doesn’t seem to be taking any steps to correct the problems, telling us the economy is great. The rest of his party seems to have no clue and will go down along with him.
The primary election is coming. Choose the Democratic ballot and vote for Chris Cohilas. Our county depends on it. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/sunday-squawks/article_cd891e6a-ce0e-11ec-9629-87432b5a5a3e.html | 2022-05-07T21:09:57Z |
GTH Entering into Major Distribution Arrangements
Team Meets Thai Health Minister
Herbidus Clinic Operation Continues to Grow
Vertical Integration
LAS VEGAS, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Australis Capital Inc. (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF) ("AUSA", "AUDACIOUS", or the "Company"), today provided an update on its activities in Thailand, where the Company has a partnership with Golden Triangle Holdings ("GTH"), itself spin off from Thai public company NR Instant Produce PCL ("NRF") with a market cap close to $400M.
Terry Booth, AUDACIOUS CEO, commented, "Our commercial operations in Thailand continue to accelerate. By entering into multiple sales and distribution arrangements, expansion of our clinics business, vertical integration and access to further commercial partners and stakeholders, we are building a rapidly growing, profitable foundation for our operations in Asia as cannabis regulations evolve in the region. Through our material control of GTH, we will be able to consolidate revenues, which we believe will grow rapidly to become a material contributor to our top and bottom lines."
He added, "Our collaboration with Tom and the GTH team is exceptionally positive, and through their deep connections in the region to business and political decision makers, we believe we have what it takes for AUDACIOUS and GTH to become a dominant operator in the region and beyond."
Tom Kruesopon, co-founder of GTH, added, "Our partnership with AUDACIOUS is already paying dividends. Through our access to the AUDACIOUS brain trust and their operational excellence, we are now in a position rapidly to expand our cultivation and other operations to help meet growing demand for our products and services. The partnership also sets us up for further international expansion."
The Company's business plan includes the sale of both CBD isolate to major producers and distributors, as well as branded goods, to be sold through retail channels, including its Herbidus clinics and Hemp House franchise chain. Expected to drive significant revenue growth for GTH, the Company, through its parent company NRF, is entering into multiple distribution agreements with major partners.
7-Eleven Supermarkets
With around 10,000 stores, Thailand has the second largest number of 7-Eleven stores after Japan. The arrangement will include the supply of CBD isolate and manufactured products to the 7-Eleven Pharmacy Division.
Loxley Public Company Ltd.
Loxley, a $200M publicly listed company active in the distribution of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), as well as with divisions active in technology and energy, is entering into an exclusive arrangement with GTH for the supply of CBD isolate. Loxley intends to manufacture and distribute CBD-based products through its domestic channels, which include over 30,000 points of sale locations, from convenience stores through to major department stores.
King Power International Group
King Power International is the leading tax and duty-free operator in Thailand, with revenues of approximately $2 billion. GTH intends to supply King Power with CBD isolate [and branded consumer goods] to be sold through its retail outlets and online channels.
Dentiste Oral Care
Dentiste is a leader in premium oral care solutions and products, selling in 20 countries across 6 continents. Under the contemplated agreement, GTH will supply Dentiste with CBD isolate for the manufacture of a line of CBD-infused oral care products.
Smoothe Company Ltd
A major manufacturer of body care and beauty products for the Thai market, has engaged with GTH for the supply of CBD isolate for the development of a new line of CBD-infused products. Smoothe products are sold through a variety of retail pharmacies and online.
Terry Booth, AUDACIOUS CEO, commented, "Having great products at a compelling price point, as we do, is a fundamental requirement to develop a thriving business, but access to distribution is what drives growth. With these agreements, GTH is exceptionally well positioned to be the dominant force in CBD based products across Thailand, with its products to be sold across thousands of retail outlets and major online channels.
A team from AUDACIOUS recently visited its counterparts in Thailand. During the trip, the composition of the board of GTH was completed with the appointment of Dr. Duke Fu (AUDACIOUS COO), Hanoz Kapadia (AUDACIOUS Chairman of the Board) and Maximilian Weinberg (AUDACIOUS Director of International Regulatory Affairs). AUDACIOUS now holds three of five board seats. With its 25% stake, this means the Company exerts material control over GTH and will be able to consolidate all revenues generated through GTH.
During the trip, the team met with multiple business partners, including its distribution partners and university representatives. The team also met with the Right Honorable Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Minster of Public Health. During the meeting, the team discussed the current state and future development of the medical cannabis industry in Thailand, as well as GTH's plans and objectives.
Maximilian Weinberg, Director of International Regulatory Affairs at AUDACIOUS and board member for GTH, stated, "This trip cemented a number of important relationships that will help AUDACIOUS and GTH to forge ahead in the burgeoning Thai cannabis market and lead development of the industry in this market with nearly 70 million people."
The Company's first cannabis clinic, Herbidus, is going from strength to strength. Currently the clinic is serving some 200 patients per day. The Company intends opening a further five clinics throughout the country in the coming months, further expanding its brand and revenue generating base.
Furthermore, GTH will be selling its CBD-infused line of products through both its Herbidus clinics and Hemp House franchise stores.
During its trip to Thailand, the AUDACIOUS and GTH teams finalized their agreement with Khon Kaen University. Through this agreement, the Company has access to considerable land for the cultivation of hemp. The Company will also have access to the university's extraction lab for the manufacture of CBD isolate. Cultivation operations at the university will be expanded with the assistance of AUDACIOUS' majority owned subsidiary ALPS. A first trial harvest was successfully completed, with the next crop to be planted in early April. While building up its own cultivation operation, the Company has secured access to biomass to meet existing demand.
Through its partnership with the university, the Company also has access to further R&D capabilities that will help in furthering the development of medical and consumer products.
Dr. Duke Fu, AUDACIOUS COO, added, "Our partnership with the university creates a low-cost platform for us to grow our Thai business from. By transferring SOPs related to extraction, we ensure optimized product safety and quality, while providing ample capacity for the venture to expand rapidly."
Pursuant to the agreement and as part of the consideration to acquire a 25% interest in GTH, the Company issued 17,369,317 shares.
Pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with a former senior executive, the Company has issued 3,750,000 units in Australis, each composed of one common share and one share purchase warrant, exchangeable at a price of $0.35 for one warrant share in the Company (the "Warrants"). The Warrants are redeemable until February 9, 2024.
Finally, the Company has agreed to settle certain outstanding employee compensation with shares. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company will issue 189,642 shares to certain employees, directors and officers. Accordingly, shares were issued.
AUDACIOUS is a next-generation MSO growing the cannabis industry of tomorrow from the ground up, led by industry pioneer Terry Booth and an accomplished management team with proven industry track records. With operations that range from providing industry-leading sustainable cultivation design and optimization to retail storefronts, growing flower in-house, and manufacturing award-winning brands, AUDACIOUS has products and solutions for everyone. Quickly expanding through innovative partnerships and collaborations, AUDACIOUS is forging the inclusive cannabis community of tomorrow, today. Learn more about AUDACIOUS here.
AUDACIOUS common shares trade on the CSE under the symbol "AUSA" and on the OTCQB under the symbol "AUSAF."
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding future estimates, plans, objectives, timing, assumptions or expectations of future performance, are forward-looking statements and contain forward-looking information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". Forward-looking statements are based on certain material assumptions and analysis made by the Company and the opinions and estimates of management as of the date of this news release. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: UTF) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on August 31, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In March 2015, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. This policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. In addition, distributions from the Fund's investments in MLPs are attributed to various sources, including net investment income and return of capital. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through July 31, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending July 31, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
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Marks the fourth global wind development supporting the company's renewable energy and carbon reduction targets
WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) today announced it has entered into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) in which Ball will purchase 151 megawatts of new wind energy from a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. The wind energy center will be located in west Texas and Ball's portion of the project is expected to produce 600,000 megawatt hours of clean energy annually, enough to address the electricity load of nearly half of Ball's North America manufacturing facilities.
The wind energy center, which will be owned and operated by a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, will support Ball's ambition to achieve its 2030 science-based targets and net-zero emissions prior to 2050. The wind energy center is expected to reduce Ball's global Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 30%. That's equivalent to the carbon reduction of removing 91,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles from the road annually.
"At Ball, we believe progress requires transparency. As we grow our business to meet the demand for infinitely recyclable aluminum beverage packaging, we remain committed to our goals of cutting our operational emissions and reducing the carbon footprint of our aluminum packaging," said Dennis Schuilenburg, Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer at Ball. "Our lifecycle analysis study shows that using renewable electricity in can manufacturing can reduce the carbon footprint of an aluminum beverage can by up to 18% which in turn helps our customers with their sustainability goals."
The wind energy center adds to Ball's previous wind agreements in the United States, Sweden and Spain where electricity produced from these projects allowed the company to source 44% of its global electricity demand in 2021 from renewables. Ball aims to obtain 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030, with an interim target of 75% by 2025. With the addition of this wind energy Ball estimates it will be 65% of the way there by 2024.
"We're pleased to work with Ball and it's great to see the company incorporate wind energy as an important part of its sustainability strategy," said Matt Handel, senior vice president of development for NextEra Energy Resources. "This wind energy center will also create significant economic stimulus for the local community, creating good jobs and additional tax revenue."
Construction on the wind energy center is underway and it is expected to begin supplying power starting in 2023. Ball was advised on the agreement by Schneider Electric Energy and Sustainability Services, who assisted the company in its project selection and negotiations.
About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products for customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ 24,300 people worldwide and reported 2021 net sales of $13.8 billion. For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
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WATCH: Security tackles angry Kid Rock fan on stage after last-minute concert cancellation
Published: Jul. 25, 2022 at 1:57 PM CDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
MINOT, N.D. (CNN) – Kid Rock fans in North Dakota had a violent reaction to the cancellation of his concert Friday night.
One angry fan rushed the stage before being tackled by security, while others threw cups from the audience.
Promoters at the North Dakota State Fair canceled the show due to the danger posed by high winds. The state fair’s general manager says that the band’s speakers and monitors were swaying in the wind.
Kid Rock tweeted, “I know it sucks but none of us can control mother nature. Please be safe leaving and take care of each other.”
State fair officials said ticketholders would get full refunds.
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Michigan prosecutors say the parents of accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley exposed him to years of "chaotic, toxic conflict," and that they left him in an unstable home often with little supervision, creating a pathway to violence.
In a court filing Thursday, prosecutors argued that evidence of Jennifer and James Crumbley's personal problems, including an extramarital affair and substance abuse, should be allowed to be introduced at their trial. Attorneys for the couple have called the evidence "extraneous."
The parents were each charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter after their teenage son allegedly shot and killed four students and injured seven other people at Oxford High School in November.
Prosecutors argued that Jennifer and James Crumbley played "a much larger role than just buying their son a gun," and that there were many things the parents could have done, other than simply locking up the gun, that could have prevented the tragedy. They also argued the parents had "every reason" to know their son was dangerous.
"What the evidence will actually show is that these defendants exposed their son to years of chaotic, toxic conflict, which is a well-known risk factor for entering the pathway to violence," the filing states. "The investigation paints a clear picture of parents who were not just in constant conflict, or who just exposed their son to conflict, but who actively inserted him into their conflict..."
Investigators have interviewed witnesses from across the country who interacted with the family as far back as when Ethan was in kindergarten, the filing reveals. Neighbors and others told investigators that the parents would consistently fight and drink to excess, often leaving Ethan unsupervised.
Evidence also shows the parents spent thousands of dollars on alcohol and care for horses and negligible amounts on medical care, the filing states. Ethan felt the financial stress and wrote about it in his journal, prosecutors said.
"My grades are falling, my parents hate each other, we have no money, I have zero help for my mental problems and it's causing me to shoot up the f**king school," one journal entry states.
Prosecutors also allege that when Ethan was six, his mother took him to stay the night with a person she was having an affair with and left him on the couch. When he was older, prosecutors said, Jennifer and James Crumbley would ask their son to investigate potential infidelities or check up on one of the parents, inserting him into their personal problems.
When Ethan went through stretches of poor sleep or insomnia, he "complained of seeing demons and asked for help" but his parents ignored him, prosecutors said.
"Their son was deteriorating before their eyes; he went through stretches of sleeping only a few hours per night -- staying up very late at night while defendants drank, argued and slept only a few feet away in a bedroom that shared a wall with the shooter's room," prosecutors said.
Witnesses also told investigators the parents were "routinely intoxicated" in front of Ethan and that marijuana was often used in the house, according to the filing, and that the parents spent nearly $4,000 at a nearby liquor store in 2021 alone.
Prosecutors emphasized in their filing that they are asking to admit the evidence of Ethan's exposure to infidelity, substance abuse, arguments and financial stress to show the stressful environment created by the Crumbley parents in the days and years before the deadly shooting.
CNN requested comment from attorneys for Jennifer and James Crumbley on the allegations made by prosecutors but did not receive an immediate response.
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(iSeeCars) – The electric car market has exploded in recent years. And with gasoline prices at record highs, many consumers are considering purchasing an all-electric vehicle. Today there are more electric cars on the market than ever, and among them are relatively affordable options for consumers who want a zero-emission vehicle that won’t break the bank.
While there are more new electric cars to choose from because many of these cars just came to market, there are also several used electric cars to choose from to provide even greater savings.
The Cheapest Electric Cars: New Cars
There are currently 15 electric cars on the market that have starting MSRPs less than $50,000. Here is a list of the cheapest EVs:
The most affordable electric car is the Nissan LEAF, with a base price of $27,400. With a range of 149 miles in its base model, its range improves on upper trims including 215 miles in the LEAF Plus trim and 226 miles of range in the S Plus trim. The compact hatchback is in the middle of the pack for range, but provides more than enough battery life for the daily commute. The second-most affordable is the MINI Hardtop 2 Door, which has the lowest range of the vehicles on the list, and it is also the smallest in size to make it ideal for city driving.
A pair of electric Chevy models earn the third and fourth spots, the Chevrolet Bolt hatchback, and its new-for-2022 crossover version the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Both the Chevy Bolt hatchback and the Bolt EUV earn respectable range and are praised for their driving dynamics and affordability. The Bolt offers DC fast charging capability and offers infotainment features including a 10.2-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Rounding out the top five is Mazda’s first all-electric vehicle, the MX-30 compact crossover. The MX-30 features Mazda’s engaging driving dynamics but falls short with its electric range due to its small battery pack. The vehicle was introduced in California in 2021 and is set to become available in the rest of the U.S. in 2022.
Hyundai and Kia models are well-represented on the list, including the Hyundai Kona Electric, the Kia Niro EV, the Kia EV6, and the Hyundai IONIQ 5. The mechanically similar Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro have been available as all-electric vehicles since 2019, while the EV6 and IONIQ 5 electric SUVs just entered the market in 2022. The Kona and Niro are subcompact SUVs, while the EV6 and IONIQ 5 are compact electric SUVs offering more cargo and passenger space. Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Ioniq 5 models feature a single electric motor with 225 horsepower, while all-wheel-drive (AWD) models feature two electric motors with a combined output of 320 horsepower. The Kia offers more powertrain options including a base engine with a 58-kWh battery pack and a single 167-horsepower electric motor. The upper trims feature a 77.4-kWh battery with the same output as the IONIQ 5. Though not luxury vehicles, the IONIQ 5 and the EV6 are critically acclaimed and draw comparisons to the Tesla Model Y.
The highly anticipated Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup truck makes the list with its starting price falling just under $40,000. The Lightning offers an EPA-estimated 230 miles of driving range on a full charge in its entry-level base form with its 98-kWh Standard Range battery pack. The base Ford F-150 Lightning can tow 5,000 pounds when paired with its Standard Range battery and up to 7,700 pounds when paired with the Extended Range battery. A towing package can be added to improve these ratings to 7,700 and 10,000 pounds. The F-150 Lightning also comes with a suite of driver-assist features including blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, and adaptive headlights.
The Cheapest Electric Cars: Used Cars
For drivers who want even more affordable electric cars, there are many used versions to choose from. However, these vehicles were among the first EVs on the market, and do not benefit from the technological advances in battery range. Here are the cheapest five-year-old used electric cars you can buy:
With the exception of the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Bolt EV, each model on the list has been discontinued. The 2017 Nissan LEAF has about half the battery range of its newest version, and 2017 is the last model year for the previous generation. Used car buyers seeking longer ranges should consider LEAFs from the 2018 model year and newer. The 2017 Chevy Bolt has the longest range of 238 miles and boasts a price tag of under $25,000 on average.
The price of used electric cars can also vary by geographic area, so buyers should refer to the best and worst cities to buy used electric cars.
Other Considerations: Federal Tax Credit
Another consideration for buyers of new EVs is the federal tax credit. The EV tax credit is a federal incentive that encourages drivers to purchase a plug-in electric vehicle. This credit applies to all electric and plug-in vehicles, but it phases out once an automaker reaches 200,000 sales of the qualifying vehicle. All Tesla models and the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV are no longer eligible for the tax credit. A list of qualifying vehicles can be found on the U.S. Department of Energy’s website, fueleconomy.org.
Bottom Line
While electric vehicles tend to be more expensive than their gasoline counterparts, there are affordable EVs on the market for both new and used car shoppers. It’s also worth noting that along with fuel savings, electric vehicles tend to have lower maintenance costs because they don’t require routine maintenance like oil changes, and their regenerative braking improves brake life. Electric cars are also the future of transportation, as most automakers have pledged to fully electrify their fleets and to phase out gasoline cars. Additionally, the charging infrastructure continues to make significant gains and many EVs now offer fast-charging ports to allow for faster charging times.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A joint-venture between Minkoff Development and South Duvall has signed a lease with Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) to build a 140,000 square foot build-to-suit project on Montgomery College's Germantown Campus. The campus currently is home to the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College (PIC MC) with Holy Cross Germantown Hospital as its anchor tenant. Located at 19710 Observation Drive in Germantown, Maryland, adjacent to the Hughes headquarters complex, the new high-tech manufacturing building will house production of Hughes satellite broadband and networking equipment.
"This new facility reflects our long-standing commitment to Montgomery County, as a local employer and business leader for more than 50 years and will help Hughes advance our mission of connecting the unconnected around the world with innovative satellite and networking solutions," said Jim Muir, III, vice president, corporate real estate at Hughes. "We look forward to inviting students from PIC MC to learn and grow with us and continuing to engage with the community where so many of our employees live and work."
Minkoff Development and South Duvall responded to an RFP from PIC MC in 2018 and the joint venture was awarded the exclusive development rights and long-term ground lease for the 5.67-acre parcel on the Montgomery College Germantown campus and located within a RISE & Opportunity zone.
"Hughes is a world-class provider of satellite and networking technologies with a long history in Montgomery County, Maryland," said Andy Chod, Co-President of Minkoff Development. "We are thrilled to be able to support their continued success in our local community and around the world."
As part of the arrangement, Hughes and Montgomery College (MC) will continue to collaborate on training and educational initiatives.
"Montgomery College is proud to be partnering with Hughes on this innovative venture. Together we can contribute even more to building the pipeline of talented, highly skilled workers at the MC Germantown Campus," said Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, president of Montgomery College. "We look forward to collaborating with Hughes to ensure that our students gain the skills they need to be competitive in the rapidly evolving workforce."
"We are excited about this mutually beneficial partnership with Hughes, where students will have the opportunity to interact with technology industry professionals on a regular basis. This transaction is the first of many anticipated collaborations between PIC MC, the real estate development community and technology companies at Montgomery College where we are creating an integrated academic, business, and research campus to inspire the next generation of technology industry leaders," said Michael Smith, Executive Director, Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology (PIC MC).
"South Duvall is fortunate to have excellent partners on this project," said Matthew Brown of South Duvall. "With Montgomery College providing an ideal location, Minkoff leading the development efforts, and Scheer Partners marketing and leasing the project, we had a huge advantage over our competition. The design is underway, and we expect to break ground in August, aiming for occupancy in fall of 2023."
Scheer Partners, Henry Bernstein, Matt Brady, and Aaron Gambini led the building's leasing efforts, and Kevin Wille, Nadia Kahler, and Brad Wilner with CBRE represented Hughes.
South Duvall (www.southduvall.com) is a commercial real estate investor headquartered in Rockville, MD focusing on value-add properties and select stabilized properties. Founded in 2017 by Robert Scheer, its principals have a two-decade track record of creating value through repositioning existing real estate assets throughout the Washington, D.C. Metro Area, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. While experienced in all asset classes, South Duvall is known for its expertise in Life Science, Health Care and Technology real estate. South Duvall's principals have developed over 600,000 SF of life science real estate and have additionally consulted on the development of two million square feet.
Since 1972, Minkoff has been actively engaged in Metropolitan Washington, DC's commercial real estate landscape. Offering development, leasing, construction and management services, our family-owned firm prides itself in fostering a caring environment to our tenants and attending to every detail in the buildings that we own. Our personal perspective is seen in every facet of the services that we offer, from finding the right home for businesses to guiding tenants through the design-build process or creating solutions to management requests as they arise. As an owner-operator, Minkoff affords its clients a smooth and transparent leasing experience and day-to-day operational excellence. Real estate remains a local industry that requires boots on the ground, and we give each project the specialized attention that it requires. Our vast expertise and deep understanding of the Washington market allow us to excel.
The Germantown Campus is home to the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College, or PIC MC, a hub of education, business, and entrepreneurship, where industry partners co-locate and actively interact with faculty and students to achieve both educational and economic success. The Montgomery College Germantown Campus features the Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, an 80,000 square foot Medical Office Building, a 145,000 square foot bioscience educational building and the Montgomery County-owned, Germantown Innovation Center that is a business incubator with 24 startup life sciences companies.
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, provides broadband equipment and services; managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for millions of consumers, businesses, governments and communities worldwide. The Hughes flagship Internet service, HughesNet®, connects millions of people across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers internet access for tens of millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more than half the global satellite terminal market to leading satellite operators, in-flight service providers, mobile network operators and military customers. A managed network services provider, Hughes supports nearly 500,000 enterprise sites with its HughesON™ portfolio of wired and wireless solutions. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes is owned by EchoStar. To learn more, visit www.hughes.com or follow HughesConnects on Twitter and LinkedIn.
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit www.echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
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Freeze Warning issued May 20 at 9:12PM MDT until May 21 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.
* WHERE…The Arco and Mud Lake desert area, the upper Snake River
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* WHEN…From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
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Which CPU is best?
Building your own computer or upgrading the individual components can be a daunting task. There are numerous aspects that need to be compatible, reliable and powerful enough for your electronic activities. But the one internal piece that stumps even the most ardent technological user is which central processing unit is the best for their purpose.
It’s not as simple as only deciding between Intel or AMD, but if AMD is your preferred brand, then its Ryzen 7 5800X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked CPU is an excellent choice.
What to know before you buy a CPU
Intel vs. AMD
Deciding between Intel and AMD is the most challenging aspect of selecting a CPU. While several factors must be taken into consideration, it will mostly come down to preference. But with that said, AMD processors are lighter on power consumption and provide better security. Intel processors, on the other hand, are better at overclocking, software and overall specifications.
Overclocking provides more power
A CPU’s main specification is the base clock speed, which determines its processing power. But this is just the regular-usage speed — through special software, you can squeeze a bit more power out of it. The practice is called overclocking and is typically a selling point. It’s rather tricky (and volatile), but CPU manufacturers don’t frown on it. Overclocking might be needed if you want your system to perform resource-intensive tasks faster.
Motherboard socket type
An important factor that goes into deciding on a CPU is which motherboard and socket type you have — or plan on getting. Intel CPUs will only fit on Intel-compatible motherboards, and AMD CPUs will only fit on AMD motherboards. Similarly, depending on the age of the motherboard, it may have a different socket type. This is essentially how many pins the CPU has to correspond to the slots on the motherboard.
What to look for in a quality CPU
Base clock speed
The base clock speed should be sufficient for everyday tasks and video games without putting strain on the computer’s other resources. A modern CPU should have a clock speed of at least 4.2 gigahertz to play the latest video games, but some can go as high as 4.8 GHz.
Number of cores
Another important specification, the cores in a CPU determine how many tasks the processor can handle. A good-quality CPU has between eight and 64 cores, while entry- to mid-level CPUs can have as few as two or four cores. The number of cores you need depends on what you use your computer for. A higher core count is recommended for video editing or playing video games on the highest settings.
Threads
The threads inside a CPU work simultaneously with the cores. The number of threads determines how many independent processes the chip can perform. Some CPUs can use two or more threads for processes, and Intel calls this Hyper-Threading. More threads can make resource-intensive programs run smoother.
How much you can expect to spend on a CPU
The average price of a CPU largely depends on the manufacturer, the thread count and the clock speed. An entry level CPU with eight cores retails for $200-$250, while a powerful CPU for video games costs $400-$500.
CPU FAQ
What’s the difference between a CPU for gaming and office work?
A. While a CPU for gaming is perfect for everyday office work, there are a few differences. Gaming CPUs tend to have higher overclocking results, require a stronger power supply and are resource-intensive.
Can you put a desktop CPU into a laptop?
A. No — the CPUs are different in size and specifications. A laptop CPU is much thinner than a CPU that goes into a desktop computer and often has a different socket type.
What’s the best CPU to buy?
Top CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
What you need to know: This component is AMD’s fastest eight-core CPU with 16 processing threads. Perfect for video games, it can easily produce over 100 frames per second when paired with the correct graphics card.
What you’ll love: Its clock speed can be boosted to 4.7 GHz while the 36 megabytes of cache aids in producing a maximum performance for resource-intensive tasks.
What you should consider: A cooler for the CPU isn’t included, so you’d need to check the specifications and buy it separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top CPU for the money
Intel Core i7-10700F Desktop Processor
What you need to know: With a clock speed of up to 4.8 Ghz, this CPU is powerful enough for most applications while being affordable.
What you’ll love: It has an Intel Smart cache of 16 megabytes, has eight cores and 16 threads and only requires a 65-watt power source.
What you should consider: The base clock speed is relatively low at 2.9 GHz, so if you are afraid to overclock, you won’t get the most out of the chip.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor
What you need to know: Compatible with LGA-1700 sockets, this CPU has 30 megabytes of L3 cache, dramatically reducing the time it takes to access information.
What you’ll love: With 16 cores and 24 threads, it’s at the pinnacle of computer performance. The 3.2 GHz base clock speed can be boosted to 5.2 GHz and the Intel Thread Director automatically sends tasks to the best cores for the job.
What you should consider: It beats out other CPUs by a country mile in specifications and performance, but the retail price of $600 is difficult to justify.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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- This appointment is strategic for Atento
- Bhalla brings extensive CX experience to support Atento´s growth in the US and EMEA markets
NEW YORK and MIAMI, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atento S.A. (NYSE: ATTO, "Atento" or the "Company"), one of the largest providers worldwide and the leading company in customer relationship services and business process outsourcing (CRM / BPO) in Latin America, has appointed Anil Bhalla as independent board director. Mr. Bhalla replaces David Garner, who is stepping down as a member of the Company's board.
Carlos López-Abadía, Atento's Chief Executive Officer, said, "As new independent board director Anil will undoubtedly bring great value to the company thanks to his international experience in the BPO sector. His knowledge of optimization and digitization of operations and his experience in M&A and business integration, will complement the capabilities of the board to finish developing our strategic plan and value contribution to customers and shareholders. Our expansion in the US and EMEA markets is one of the main pillars of our growth, and Anil will contribute significantly to driving this development. I also want to take the opportunity to thank David for his contribution over the last few years as a member of our board."
Mr. Bhalla, recognized for being an important business leader in the customer experience industry, has demonstrated, throughout his professional career, his ability to generate value thanks to a strategy focused on innovation that is also results-oriented. During over 20 years of experience in this sector, he has worked for companies all over the world, including: India, US, Canada and Europe.
Before his arrival at Atento as a board director, Mr. Bhalla held the position of CEO at the Minacs Group, a company that was later acquired by Concentrix (an American customer experience firm based in California) where he held the position of Senior Vice President Emerging Business. Previously, he held the position of COO in companies such as RSM McGladrey FPO and iCall India, in his native country.
In recent years, prior to joining Atento, Mr. Bhalla has worked as investor and board director at companies such as Support Ninja, Voicegain and Venture X, where, thanks to his contribution in improving business models, he has brought about a notable improvement in results.
With this appointment, Mr. Bhalla becomes an independent board director in accordance with the corporate governance of the New York Stock Exchange, where Atento is listed. He will form part of its audit committee and will replace David Garner, who held the position since 2016. In this regard, Atento sincerely appreciates David's valuable contribution over the past six years.
About Atento
Atento is the largest provider of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing ("CRM BPO") services in Latin America, and among the top providers globally. Atento is also a leading provider of nearshoring CRM BPO services to companies that carry out their activities in the United States. Since 1999, the company has developed its business model in 14 countries where it employs approximately 150,000 people. Atento has over 400 clients to whom it offers a wide range of CRM BPO services through multiple channels. Atento's clients are mostly leading multinational corporations in industries such as telecommunications, banking and financial services, health, retail and public administrations, among others. Atento's shares trade under the symbol ATTO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In 2019, Atento was named one of the World's 25 Best Multinational Workplaces and one of the Best Multinationals to Work for in Latin America by Great Place to Work®. Also, in 2021 Everest named Atento as a star performer. Gartner named the company as a leader for two years in a row, since 2021 in the Gartner Magic Quadrant. For more information visit www.atento.com
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LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. ("Arqit" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ) (NASDAQ: CENH) for violations of the federal securities laws.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), and all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger, are encouraged to contact the firm before July 5, 2022.
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We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Arqit's encryption technology would only be effective with the widespread adoption of new standards for telecommunication and the development of new protocols. Cybersecurity officials for the United Kingdom were not convinced of the Company's technology and its viability in a 2020 meeting. The British government only provided grants to the Company, it was not a customer. At the time of the Merger, the Company only had an early prototype of its technology. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Arqit, investors suffered damages.
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LANSING, Mich., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen Corporation ("Neogen") (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that on July 6, 2022 Garden SpinCo Corporation ("SpinCo"), a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M Company ("3M"), priced an offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior notes due 2030 (the "Notes") in a private placement at par.
The Notes are being offered as part of the financing for the proposed combination of the Food Safety Business of 3M with Neogen in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction (the "Merger"). The closing of the offering of the Notes is not contingent on the completion of the Merger, and Neogen expects the offering of the Notes to be completed on or about July 20, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions, prior to the consummation of the Merger.
The Notes will initially be issued by SpinCo to 3M and are expected to be transferred and delivered by 3M to the selling securityholder in the offering, in satisfaction of certain of 3M's existing debt. SpinCo will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the Notes by the selling securityholder. Prior to the distribution of the shares of SpinCo's common stock to 3M stockholders, the Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by 3M. Upon consummation of such distribution, 3M will automatically, irrevocably and unconditionally be released from all obligations under its guarantee. Upon the effectiveness of the Merger, the Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Neogen and certain wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries of Neogen.
The Notes are to be issued in a private offering exempt from registration in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Notes are being offered and sold only (1) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and (2) outside the United States to certain non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from registration requirements of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.
Separately, on June 30, 2022, SpinCo entered into a credit agreement consisting of a five-year senior secured term loan facility in the amount of $650.0 million and a five-year senior secured revolving facility in the amount of $150.0 million (collectively, the "Credit Facilities"), which, subject to customary closing conditions, will be available in connection with the Merger and related transactions. The Credit Facilities, together with the Notes, when incurred, represent the financing contemplated in connection with the Merger.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
About Neogen
Neogen Corporation develops and markets comprehensive solutions dedicated to food and animal safety, operating with the intention to "Every day, protect the people and animals we care about." The company's Food Safety segment markets dehydrated culture media and diagnostic test kits to detect foodborne bacteria, natural toxins, food allergens, drug residues, plant diseases, and sanitation concerns. Neogen's Animal Safety segment is a leader in the development of genomic solutions along with the manufacturing and distribution of a variety of animal healthcare products, including diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, veterinary instruments, wound care, and disinfectants, as well as rodent and insect control solutions.
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These forward-looking statements are based on Neogen and 3M's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from Neogen and 3M's current expectations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) that one or more closing conditions to the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or waived, on a timely basis or otherwise, including that the required approval by the shareholders of Neogen may not be obtained; (2) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed on the terms or in the timeframe expected by Neogen, 3M and SpinCo, or at all; (3) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed transaction; (4) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the combined company following completion of the proposed transaction; (5) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, including as a result of delay in completing the proposed transaction or integrating the businesses of Neogen and 3M's food safety business, on the expected timeframe or at all; (6) the ability of the combined company to implement its business strategy; (7) difficulties and delays in the combined company achieving revenue and cost synergies; (8) inability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; (9) the occurrence of any event that could give rise to termination of the proposed transaction; (10) the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the proposed transaction or other litigation, settlements or investigations may affect the timing or occurrence of the proposed transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (11) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (12) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions; (13) actions by third parties, including government agencies; (14) the risks that the anticipated tax treatment of the proposed transaction is not obtained; (15) the risk of greater than expected difficulty in separating the Food Safety Business from the other businesses of 3M; (16) risks related to the disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the pendency of the proposed transaction, or other effects of the pendency of the proposed transaction on the relationship of any of the parties to the proposed transaction with their employees, customers, suppliers, or other counterparties; and (17) other risk factors detailed from time to time in Neogen's and 3M's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Neogen's and 3M's annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC, including Neogen's registration statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-263667), Neogen's preliminary proxy statement initially filed with the SEC on March 18, 2022 and SpinCo's registration statement on Form S-4 and Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-263669), in each case, filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive.
Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. None of Neogen, 3M or SpinCo undertakes, and each party expressly disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.
Important Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, on March 17, 2022, Neogen filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-263667) that includes a prospectus relating to the shares of Neogen common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction and SpinCo filed a registration statement on Form S-4 and Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-263669) in connection with its separation from 3M that contains a prospectus relating to the shares of SpinCo common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction (as amended and as they may be further amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Registration Statements"). In addition, on March 18, 2022, Neogen filed a separate preliminary proxy statement with the SEC with respect to the special meeting of Neogen shareholder in connection with the proposed transaction (as amended and as it may be further amended or supplemented from time to time, the "preliminary proxy statement"). INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS, PROSPECTUSES, PRELIMINARY AND DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE MADE AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEOGEN, 3M, SPINCO AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The Registration Statements, proxy statement and other documents relating to the proposed transaction (as they become available) can also be obtained free of charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Registration Statements, proxy statement and other documents (as they become available) can also be obtained free of charge from 3M upon written request to 3M Investor Relations Department, Bldg. 224-1 W-02, St. Paul, MN 55144, or by e-mailing investorrelations@3M.com or upon written request to Neogen's Investor Relations, 620 Lesher Place, Lansing, Michigan 48912 or by e-mailing ir@neogen.com.
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Industrial software company adds templates and expands connectivity to leading data lakes and warehouses with HighByte Intelligence Hub version 2.4
PORTLAND, Maine, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HighByte®, an industrial software company, today announced the release of HighByte Intelligence Hub version 2.4 that enables users to scale data operations projects faster with less effort across a wider range of connections. The release introduces several new features, including instance and input templates, custom conditions, global functions, and parameters that enable users to define common, reusable components within the Intelligence Hub to improve its speed of deployment and maintainability. The latest release also includes new native connections to leading data lakes, warehouses, and sources, including Amazon S3, Amazon Redshift, Microsoft Azure Blog Storage, and Modbus.
"The Intelligence Hub will enable us to simplify our data architecture, making our data both easier to manage and more accessible to a wider audience through a unified namespace," said Hayden Lovett, Global CI Engineer Specialist at Scholle IPN. Now part of SIG, Scholle IPN is a global leader in innovative sustainable packaging solutions. "With the new templating capabilities and custom conditions in the Intelligence Hub, we can rapidly create and manage modeled performance and OEE data for our machines. The ability to merge data from many sources will make new use cases possible, like precisely measuring how quickly machine issues are resolved and who performed them. It's a powerful tool."
According to ESG's April 2022 The State of DataOps survey sponsored by HighByte, 97% of organizations face data integration challenges. One of the most common integration challenges is the inability to apply automation to processes or workflows, as reported by 28% of respondents.
New components available in the latest release of HighByte Intelligence Hub—like templates and event-based flows—help address these challenges for companies working with industrial data. HighByte Intelligence Hub is an Industrial DataOps software solution that enables manufacturers and other industrial companies to merge, prepare, and deliver modeled industrial data to and from IT systems without writing or maintaining code.
To learn more about the release and see a live demonstration of the software, please register for the webinar, "More Data, Less Clicks: Automate Your Industrial Data Operations with Templates and Event Flows," on June 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET.
- Read more about HighByte Intelligence Hub version 2.4
- Download The State of DataOps eBook
- Join the free trial program
HighByte is an industrial software company in Portland, Maine USA building solutions that address the data architecture and integration challenges created by Industry 4.0. HighByte Intelligence Hub, the company's award-winning Industrial DataOps software, provides modeled, ready-to-use data to the Cloud using a codeless interface to speed integration time and accelerate analytics. Learn more at https://www.highbyte.com.
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HRP's The Bellwether District will donate $50,000 for STEM education
PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bellwether District and Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) today announced a new partnership to support Urban Youth Racing School's hands-on STEM education program with a $50,000 grant.
As a sponsor of Urban Youth Racing School, a nonprofit organization which engages Black and Brown young people ages 8 through 18 in STEM through the lens of NASCAR, the motorsports industry, and aviation, The Bellwether District will support a scholarship for 20 residents of South and Southwest Philadelphia to attend the school annually.
Urban Youth Racing School was founded by Philadelphia native Anthony Martin in 1998 to create opportunities, ignite careers and transform the lives of urban youth. "Over the past 24 years, we've served over 7500 students and gained national recognition creating exciting and educational opportunities for students," said Anthony. "Thanks to our partners like General Motors, Motorsports, and NASCAR, students are exposed to extremely lucrative careers, like engineering and pit crew management, where an individual can make upwards of $80,000 a year. For some of our students, that's lifechanging."
Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), the owner and developer behind The Bellwether District, acquired the 1,300-acre former PES oil refinery in South Philadelphia, PA in June of 2020 and is currently transforming the property into a state-of-the-art, 15-million square-foot life sciences, e-commerce, and logistics campus. The company, which takes a community-focused approach to redevelopment, has focused considerable resources on programs and partnerships that are working to expand Philadelphia's workforce. To date, HRP has provided internships, job shadowing opportunities and pre-apprenticeship training to more than 500 Philadelphians.
"Having witnessed the powerful way the Urban Youth Racing School teaches students about careers in STEM, we are thrilled to offer this grant," said Roberto Perez, CEO of HRP. "At HRP, we are deeply committed to developing our local workforce. This kind of investment will provide South and Southwest Philadelphia young people exposure to career opportunities they may not have otherwise explored."
About Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP):
HRP is a vertically integrated real estate investment and redevelopment company that re-imagines, remediates, and redevelops obsolete industrial sites across the United States with a uniquely holistic approach to development that prioritizes economic, community and environmental sustainability. HRP's redevelopment expertise ranges from modern logistics and distribution facilities to urban, mixed-use projects, and life science ecosystems. HRP strives to transform not only properties, but also the communities surrounding them through a comprehensive approach to community engagement, environmental sustainability, and economic development.
HRP is an operating company within Hilco Global (www.hilcoglobal.com). To learn more about HRP, visit hilcoredev.com. For more information about The Bellwether District, please visit thebellwetherdistrict.com or Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About Urban Youth Racing School:
The mission of the Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) is to provide urban Black and Brown youth with exposure to STEM in a more holistic way. UYRS aims to teach young people how to think critically and independently, while providing them with the skills necessary for successful STEM careers.
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University of Wisconsin's lifecycle assessment found greenhouse gas emissions to be 24% lower on organic dairy farms as compared to conventional US dairy averages* due in large part to carbon sequestration benefits of organic pastures.
LA FARGE, Wis., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study in the August issue of the Journal of Cleaner Production reveals that it is possible for farms to sequester carbon and reduce their overall greenhouse gas emissions. A University of Wisconsin Madison research group unveiled a dairy lifecycle assessment conducted on Organic Valley farms that shows small organic dairy farms, which focus on grazing and organic production techniques, are low greenhouse gas champions.
The peer reviewed study uses a breakthrough methodology that includes accounting for the carbon sequestration benefit of grazed pastures. Led by Dr. Horacio Aguirre-Villegas, Scientist III at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the research team conducted a first-of-its-kind study in the U.S. that considered the positive carbon sequestration results of cows spending time out on pasture.
"The study proposes a method to include carbon sequestration not only in organic but all dairy farm-related LCA studies. This method is based on the amount of carbon staying in the soil from above ground residue, below ground residue, and manure," Aguirre-Villegas said. "The effect of management practices affecting the carbon stock are also considered, such as tillage, land use regime, management, and input of organic matter into the soil based on farm and region-specific variables such as the level of activity and temperature."
The modeling assessment was done with farm-specific input provided by Organic Valley and reflects the nature and style of production common within the co-op's dairy membership. Other factors contributing to the low greenhouse gas emission results included the avoidance of synthetic crop inputs and use of organic crop amendments, the longevity of cattle, and prevalent use of manure as a fertilizer source.
"This LCA represents the baseline carbon footprint of our dairy member farms today. The science proves out what we all intuitively knew was the case, when you have pasture-based systems and organic crop production you have a smaller carbon footprint," said Nicole Rakobitsch, director of sustainability at Organic Valley. "We are proud that farms in our cooperative average the lowest known carbon footprint of any U.S. dairy supply, but we are not going to rest on that outcome.
"We are committed to helping our farmers and all of dairy continually lessen our GHG emissions. It's the right thing to do and consumers are looking for food that is good for the planet and their health."
The study of Organic Valley milk is ongoing and the remaining 40% of Organic Valley's milk supply will be assessed by the end of 2023. Organic Valley is also launching a new carbon insetting program which purchases carbon reduction from its farmers and helps producers implement site-specific projects like agroforestry, enhanced manure management, and on-farm renewable energy.
The research team measuring and analyzing the carbon impact at UW-Madison includes Dr. Rebecca Larson, associate professor at UW-Madison; Dr. Erin Silva, UW-Madison associate professor and Extension specialist in Organic Agriculture; Dr. Michel Wattiaux, UW-Madison professor in Dairy Systems Management; and Rakobitsch.
Organic Valley is passionate about doing what's right for people, animals, and earth and is committed to bringing ethically made organic food to families everywhere. Organic Valley is the largest farmer-owned organic cooperative in the U.S. and one of the world's largest organic consumer brands. Founded in 1988 to sustain family farms through organic farming, the cooperative represents nearly 1,800 farmers in 34 U.S. states, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit ov.coop/impact. Organic Valley is also @OrganicValley on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.
SOURCE: Regional analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from USA dairy farms: A cradle to farm-gate assessment of the American dairy industry circa 2008, International Dairy Journal
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Lebron James is officially a billionaire
Published: Jun. 2, 2022 at 3:38 PM EDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
(CNN) - Lebron James just became a billionaire.
According to Forbes, the 37-year-old now has a net worth of $1 billion. He is the first current NBA player to reach the milestone.
Forbes reports James is already the league’s highest-paid active player. He has made more than $900 million from endorsements and other business ventures, and he made more than $121 million last year alone.
Michael Jordan is the only other NBA player to ever hit billionaire status, but he did not reach that milestone until after he retired.
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Stark courthouse eyed as location for renovated McKinley statue
CANTON – The Timken Foundation has chosen the Stark County Courthouse as the best location for a statue of President William McKinley — the one that came from Arcata, California, more than three years ago.
Foundation representatives this week presented their plan to the Stark County commissioners, who were asked to accept the statue as a donation for the corner of Tuscarawas Street and Market Avenue. The courthouse property in downtown Canton is owned by the county.
"It's an exciting project for the city and the county," Commissioner Janet Weir Creighton said. "It's a way to honor William McKinley and have a statue of him downtown."
The commissioners still have to vote on the measure but expressed their support. Creighton, who thanked the Timken Foundation for undertaking the project and associated costs, said there's no set date for when the vote will occur.
"We know about the statue, but we don't know about the base, and we don't know how big it's going to be," she said. "So we're waiting on more information from them."
Robert R. "Bob" Timken, president of the foundation, and his parents, Ward J. "Jack" and Joy Timken, told the commissioners that the six-person board of trustees favored the courthouse because of its proximity to the Saxton House, McKinley's law offices in the First National Bank building and the president's Methodist church. They also consulted with Mayor Thomas Bernabei and Dwaine Hemphill, the court administrator.
"It just seemed to be such a natural place to locate him downtown," Joy Timken said.
According to their presentation, the Timken Foundation will cover the design and installation costs for a statue base. The bronze statue is about 8 feet tall and was sculpted by Haig Patigian, whose work is displayed in the White House and Congress.
California rancher George Zehnder, who met the president following one of his speeches in California, commissioned the statue after McKinley's assassination and gifted it to the city of Arcata. It stood in the city's plaza for more than 100 years before City Council decided to remove it in 2018 after decades of dispute surrounding the statue and McKinley's imperialist reputation.
After the news spread, the Timken Foundation and Bernabei made a case for its relocation to Canton. The foundation purchased the statue for $15,000 in February 2019 and transported it to McKay Lodge in Oberlin, where damage from environmental deterioration and vandalism was repaired.
The courthouse was among the locations considered early on and one of Bernabei's favorites, he said in an email.
"I hope this moves forward," he said. "My special thanks to the Timken Foundation for the purchase, restoration and proposed donation of this extraordinary statue and what will be a beautiful addition to downtown Canton." | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/07/22/stark-courthouse-eyed-location-renovated-mckinley-statue-william-president-arcata/10108276002/ | 2022-07-22T15:29:26Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Folks we’ve made it one week into September and it seems that the summer season is coming to a halt fairly quickly as the fall season is eager to get underway.
Wednesday, Sept. 7 is Texas Energy Savings Day, but what does that mean? Basically, this day is a reminder or wake-up call for Texans to stay on top of their energy contracts and get a leg-up on understanding their bill to help reduce how much they’re paying.
NationalToday says, “Texas Energy Savings Day is celebrated on September 7. The majority of Texans are overpaying for their electricity, and with so many complicated plans and bills, many Texans don’t even realize it.”
Here’s a look at the Texas Energy Savings Day Timeline from NationalToday:
- 1999: The bill is signed, “Electricity deregulation in Texas is signed into law under Texas Senate Bill 7.”
- 2002: Texas deregulation, “Electricity deregulation in Texas goes into effect, officially ending the state’s regulation and control of the electricity supply.”
- Feb. 2021: The winter storm, “The winter storm leaves millions of Texans without electricity for a full week after the state’s electric grid operator lost control of the power supply.”
- 2021: Texas Energy Savings Day is established, “Texas Energy Savings Day is celebrated for the first time on September 7 to help Texans who might be paying high rates on their electricity and not taking advantage of fixed plans that deliver renewable energy.”
So, here’s what you need to know about ways to celebrate this holiday. First, you need to sign up and save, educate yourself and take steps around the house to save power. To check out more about celebrating and information about this day, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/what-is-texas-energy-savings-day/ | 2022-09-07T16:17:11Z |
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Abortion bans set to take effect this week in Wyoming and North Dakota were temporarily blocked Wednesday by judges in those states amid lawsuits arguing that the bans violate their state constitutions.
A judge in Wyoming sided with a firebombed women’s health clinic and others who argued the ban would harm health care workers and their patients, while a North Dakota judge sided with the state’s only abortion clinic, Red River Women’s Clinic in Fargo.
The Wyoming law was set to take effect Wednesday. The North Dakota law was set to take effect Thursday.
Meanwhile, West Virginia lawmakers moved ahead with a ban amid protests and dozens speaking against the measure.
During hours of debate leading up to the 69-23 vote in the Republican-dominated House of Delegates in West Virginia, the sound of screams and chants from protesters standing outside the chamber rang through the room.
“Face us,” the crowd yelled.
The latest court action in North Dakota and Wyoming put them among several states including Kentucky, Louisiana and Utah where judges have temporarily blocked implementation of “trigger laws” while lawsuits play out.
Attorneys arguing before Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens, in Jackson, Wyoming, disagreed over whether the state constitution provided a right to abortion that would nullify the state’s abortion “trigger” law that took effect Wednesday.
Owens proved most sympathetic, though, with arguments that the ban left pregnant patients with dangerous complications and their doctors in a difficult position as they balanced serious medical risks against the possibility of prosecution.
“That is a possible irreparable injury to the plaintiffs. They are left with no guidance,” Owens said.
Several states including Wyoming recently passed abortion “trigger” bans should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, which happened June 24. The U.S. Supreme Court formally issued its judgment Tuesday.
After a more than three-week review, Gov. Mark Gordon, a Republican, last week gave the go-ahead for the Wyoming abortion ban he signed into law in March to take effect Wednesday but it is instead on hold after the ruling.
The Wyoming law would outlaw abortions except in cases of rape or incest or to protect the mother’s life or health, not including psychological conditions. Doctors and others who provide illegal abortions under Wyoming’s new law could get up to 14 years in prison.
The four Wyoming women and two nonprofits that sued Monday to contest the new law claim it violates several rights guaranteed by the state constitution. Wyoming Special Assistant Attorney General Jay Jerde was skeptical, saying the state constitution neither explicitly nor implicitly allowed abortion.
“No such right exists. You can’t infringe what isn’t there,” Jerde told Owens.
The lawsuit claims the abortion ban will harm the women — two obstetricians, a pregnant nurse and a University of Wyoming law student — by outlawing potentially life-saving treatment options for their patients or themselves.
Those suing include a nonprofit opening a Casper women’s and LGBTQ health clinic, Wellspring Health Access, that would have offered abortions. A May arson attack has set back the clinic’s opening from mid-June until at least the end of this year.
In North Dakota, Burleigh County District Judge Bruce Romanick sided with the state’s only abortion clinic that the state had moved fast to let the law take effect. The clinic had argued that a 30-day clock should not have started until the U.S. Supreme Court issued its certified judgment on Tuesday.
The ruling will give the Red River clinic more time to relocate a few miles away to Moorhead, Minnesota, where abortion remains legal. North Dakota’s law would make abortion illegal in the state except in cases of rape, incest and the life of the mother.
Meetra Mehdizadeh, attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights, which is helping the clinic with the suit, said the plaintiffs “will do everything in our power to fight this ban and keep abortion accessible in North Dakota for as long as possible.”
In West Virginia, meanwhile, lawmakers on Wednesday debated a sweeping abortion ban bill on the House floor that would make providing the procedure a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The bill makes exceptions for rape or incest up to 14 weeks of gestation and for certain medical complications.
“What’s ringing in my ears is not the noise of the people here,” said one of the bill’s supporters, Republican Del. Brandon Steele of Raleigh County. “It’s the cries of the unborn, tens of thousands of unborn children that are dead today.”
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said a 19th century law banned abortion in the state. Last week, a state judge barred the state from enforcing that ban, saying it was superseded by conflicting, newer laws.
Hundreds of people descended on the state Capitol for the debate. Many stood outside the House chamber and Speaker Roger Hanshaw’s office chanting and holding signs reading “we will not go quietly” and “stop stealing our health care.” Security officers escorted some from the House chambers.
Dozens spoke against the bill on the House floor including Katie Quiñonez, executive director of the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia, who was cut off and asked to step down as she started to talk about the abortion she got when she was 17.
“I chose life,” she said, raising her voice to speak over the interruption. “I chose my life, because my life is sacred.”
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Associated Press reporter Dave Kolpack contributed to this report from Fargo, North Dakota. Willingham reported from Charleston, West Virginia. Follow Mead Gruver on Twitter at https://twitter.com/meadgruver. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/wyoming-abortion-ban-takes-effect-amid-legal-effort-to-block/ | 2022-07-28T08:05:16Z |
Which golf practice net is best?
Honing a golf swing takes a lot of practice. However, not everyone has the time and money to visit the local driving range to log their practice swings. Golf practice nets offer a convenient alternative for driving or chipping balls at home or in your yard. The top choice for easy set-up, stability and overall quality is the Net Return Pro Series V2 Multi-Golf Net.
What to know before you buy a golf practice net
Ease of use
Not everyone who buys a golf practice net plans to leave it permanently installed. If you frequently will be putting up and taking down the net, look for a lightweight aluminum or fiberglass frame for easy transportation. Some golf practice nets come with a convenient carry bag so all the parts remain together. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and be patient the first time you assemble the net. It will get easier each successive time.
Durability
Golf practice nets take a beating, so get a net made of durable material that won’t easily fray. Strong polyester is best. The frame should be rust resistant and strong enough to withstand the occasional collision with a club or ball. Some nets are for outdoor use only, while some are only for indoor use. For more information, check out the complete golf practice net guide from Best Reviews.
Stability
Even the sturdiest golf practice nets need a little help to keep from moving around due to wind or the force of a driven golf ball. Some outdoor nets come with ground stakes that securely hold the base in place. Indoor nets can have non-skid rubber padding that makes it harder to slide on inside surfaces.
What to look for in a quality golf practice net
Turf mat
Some golf practice nets include an artificial turf mat typically made from nylon. This is especially helpful indoors to mimic hitting off grass. Turf mats should be durable, so if you see a breakdown in the material, it may be time to look for a higher-quality turf mat.
Ball return
Most golf practice nets have some form of collecting the balls once they hit the net. Some use a slanted design in the center that funnels the balls to the middle then rolls them back to the golfer’s feet.
Bull’s-eye decal
Some golf practice nets have a bright circular decal that gives the golfer a visual to aim for. This can help with aim and follow-through during an actual round of golf.
How much you can expect to spend on a golf practice net
Golf practice nets start around $30 for chipping and less-sturdy nets. Driving nets cost $80-$150 or more based on frame material, overall features and if the net is being used for other sports in addition to golf.
Golf Practice Net FAQ
Can you use a golf practice net for other sports?
A. Some golf practice nets may be multipurpose for soccer, football, lacrosse and other sports. Many are specific for golf balls only. Check with the manufacturer.
How far apart does the net and turf mat need to be?
A. Bigger nets allow for a longer distance between the net and turf mat. Read the manufacturer’s instructions and start off by being as close to the net as possible without impeding your swing. This is especially important with indoor nets since errant golf balls could cause damage.
What’s the best golf practice net to buy?
Top golf practice net
The Net Return Pro Series V2 Multi-Sport Golf Net
What you need to know: This net is solidly constructed and is for indoor and outside use with multiple types of balls.
What you’ll love: There is a patented ball return for convenience. The net easily sets up and comes with a carrying bag.
What you should consider: No turf mat is included. This net is relatively expensive but realistic for the quality, convenience and long-term durability it provides.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top golf practice net for the money
JEF World of Golf Collapsible Chipping Net
What you need to know: For anyone focused on improving their short game, this chipping net has it all.
What you’ll love: This net is easy to set up. It comes with a three-ring bull’s-eye for practicing various chip shots and is affordably priced.
What you should consider: Hook-and-loop straps hold the net in place, so there is the potential for tearing over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: For the big hitters who want to let loose outside, this net brings the driving range to you.
What you’ll love: This sturdy net assembles easily. It comes with a turf mat and carry bag. A durable three-piece construction stands up to bad weather conditions.
What you should consider: Moving the net might be difficult without a helper. The netting may tear over time with more powerful hitters.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaspien Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: KSPN) ("Kaspien" or the "Company"), a leading e-commerce marketplace growth platform, will issue a press release including its financial results and business outlook as well as additional corporate updates. The Company also plans to file its quarterly Form 10-Q on the same day. The release and filing will be made available via the Investor Relations section of Kaspien's website.
About Kaspien
Kaspien Holdings Inc. (f/k/a Trans World Entertainment Corporation) (NASDAQ:KSPN) is a leading ecommerce marketplace growth platform, offering an expanding suite of software and services to help brands grow on Amazon, Walmart, Target, eBay, and other online marketplaces. Founded in 1972 as a brick-and-mortar retailer and rebranded as Kaspien in 2020, the Company has spent the last decade building and utilizing proprietary technologies for brand protection, marketing optimization, and fulfillment efficiency to generate rapid revenue growth for its partners. Through innovative strategies and best-in-class technologies, Kaspien has earned the trust of many leading brands, including 3M, Strider Bikes, and ZippyPaws. For more information, visit kaspien.com.
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Ed Sapienza
Chief Financial Officer
(509) 202-4261
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Woodland tied for ninth in Scottish Open
Published: Jul. 9, 2022 at 8:17 PM CDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka native Gary Woodland is back on the green this time competing in the Scottish Open.
After Thursday’s first round, Woodland sat in second place at six under but the last two rounds have been the opposite.
Woodland finished two over par the last two rounds, pushing him down the standings a bit tied for ninth at two under par.
Woodland has some work to do to climb the leaderboard and he tee’s off at 9:23 am Eastern time Sunday.
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PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VOORMI®, manufacturer of the world's highest performing technical apparel, has teamed up with celebrity Chef David Rose to deliver the most innovative outdoor Chef's Apron ever conceived. Leveraging VOORMI's patented CORE CONSTRUCTION® Technology, this first-of-its kind piece features an imbedded heat-shielding membrane for the unique challenges of live-fire outdoor cooking.
Launched as a limited-edition program, the collaborative project features a co-branded (VOORMI/Chef David Rose) apron built from the lightest and most advanced CORE CONSTRUCTION® Technology ever created. Beyond the groundbreaking fabric, the apron is reinforced with a durable water & stain repellent coating and thoughtfully designed with tong loops, thermometer quiver, and hand/technology pockets for ultimate functionality in use.
"I love how truly resilient, functional and comfortable this apron is," said Chef David, Food Network/TV personality, and cookbook author of EGGin'. "More outerwear than apron, the fabric absolutely molds, contours and compliments whoever is wearing it. Built tough enough for grilling and soft enough to wear as a multi-purpose apron, this piece literally keeps me cool under fire."
Representing the first of VOORMI's CORE CONSTRUCTION® projects beyond weather protective knitwear, this collaboration provides a glimpse into the company's vision for a future of highly functionalized core-knitted textiles.
"From weather protection to heat shielding membranes, this brand-new platform carries with it the potential to functionalize textiles in ways never imagined," said Dustin English, Chief Experience Officer at VOORMI. "And, with zero compromise in comfort, there's no reason why every yard of knitted fabric in the world shouldn't contain a functional core."
The limited-edition Chef's Apron from VOORMI is on sale now for $179, and available for purchase at voormi.com. For more information on CORE CONSTRUCTION® Technology and/or opportunities for partnership, contact techpartner@voormi.com.
Based in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Bozeman, Montana, VOORMI makes high-performance clothing built for the road less traveled. Here at VOORMI, we take a different approach to clothing, textiles and supply chains. We believe, fabrics and apparel should keep pace with the world around us – and that the clothing we wear should support a greater purpose.
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YORK, Pa., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7687 announced today that they reached a tentative agreement on a 5-year deal with BAE Systems covering roughly 800 workers in the company's York, Pa., facility.
USW District 10 Director Bernie Hall credited the workers' commitment and solidarity for reaching the agreement and averting an unfair labor practice strike.
"After working through the pandemic making armament for the military without disruption, USW members at BAE understood what was at stake in these negotiations," Hall said. "They earned a contract that reflects their vital role in helping safeguard our national security and in contributing to the company's success."
"It's unfortunate that management forced its dedicated workers to the brink of a work stoppage before achieving this deal," said USW Local 7687 President Brad Frey, "but USW members proved that by working together, we can overcome any challenge."
In the coming days, USW members will review the details of the proposed new contract with their negotiating committee before a ratification vote, which will be scheduled as soon as possible.
Broadly, the proposed agreement increases wages, strengthens retirement security and improves access to paid vacation time.
USW Local 7687 also withdrew its notice of its intent to hold an unfair labor practice strike, which was set to begin today at 11 a.m.
The USW represents about 850,000 North American workers in a variety of industries such as steel, aluminum and other metals; pulp and paper; tires and rubber; chemicals; energy producing; oil refining; healthcare; the service and public sectors; and a growing number in professional, tech and academic fields.
Contact: Jess Kamm Broomell, 412-562-2444, jkamm@usw.org
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‘Serial rapist’ who preyed on women from dating apps likely has victims nationwide, police say
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A man who investigators say is a serial rapist who preyed on women from dating apps was arrested this week.
While 29-year-old Michael Brandon Shinn was ultimately arrested for two sex crimes police say he committed in North Carolina, police warn that Shinn could have victims nationwide, as far away as California.
Officers with the Mooresville Police Department arrested Shinn after receiving reports of two recent rapes in the area.
The first alleged rape happened June 16. The victim reported the assault to police a few days later, telling them she met Shinn online and had agreed to meet him. After the two met, the victim said she got into Shinn’s car where he drove her to a remote parking lot and raped her. The victim told police Shinn then left her in the parking lot without a phone or a vehicle.
Detectives said they identified Shinn using the information provided by the victim and warrants were obtained for his arrest.
While investigating that alleged crime, the Huntersville Police Department advised Mooresville police that a second victim was hospitalized in Huntersville.
This victim provided a similar description of the suspect and the circumstances of the alleged crime, according to police. The victim said she met Shinn in the same parking lot on June 21, just five days after the first reported rape.
Following the report from the second victim, more warrants were obtained for Shinn’s arrest.
Police did not elaborate on the second victim’s injuries or why she was hospitalized.
During the investigation of both assaults, detectives said they discovered that Shinn was targeting women online and is likely involved in similar crimes in other areas nationwide. Detectives said they are working with multiple surrounding agencies who have similar cases involving the suspect, including agencies as far away as California.
Shinn was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree forcible rape and one count of second-degree forcible sex offense. He is being held at the Iredell County Detention Center under a $600,000 secured bond.
Police are asking for more victims to come forward. If you or anyone you know may have been a victim of or had contact with Shinn, you are encouraged to contact Detective Saladino with the Mooresville Police Department at 704-664-3311.
Copyright 2022 WBTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/24/serial-rapist-who-preyed-women-dating-apps-likely-has-victims-nationwide-police-say/ | 2022-06-24T22:17:04Z |
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A strong earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Saturday evening, toppling objects from store shelves, collapsing a house and interrupting rail service on the island, but there were no immediate reports of deaths, media reported.
Taiwan’s Central News Agency said the 6.4 magnitude shallow quake was centered north of Taitung County on the island’s eastern shore.
It partially collapsed an uninhabited house in Hualien County, about 165 kilometers (100 miles) north along the coast, causing no casualties. Trains linking Hualien and Taitung had been temporarily halted and five other high speed rail services canceled until safety checks are performed, the Taiwan Railways Administration said.
Metro systems in the capital, Taipei, and southern Kaohsiung City were temporarily suspended. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-6-4-mag-quake-strikes-southeast-taiwan-topples-objects/ | 2022-09-18T14:47:58Z |
BeginNGS™ to accelerate newborn screening by rapid whole genome sequencing to help diagnose and treat genetic diseases with available therapies
SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM®) today announced a novel program to advance and evaluate scalability of a diagnostic and precision medicine guidance tool called BeginNGS™ (pronounced "beginnings") to screen newborns for approximately 400 genetic diseases that have known treatment options using rapid Whole Genome Sequencing (rWGS®). BeginNGS, developed through a research collaboration with Alexion, AstraZeneca's Rare Disease group; Fabric Genomics; Genomemon; Illumina, Inc.; and TileDB, uses rWGS to diagnose and identify treatment options for genetic conditions before symptoms begin, an advancement over current pediatric uses of rWGS that focus mainly on children who are already critically ill. Once a diagnosis is made, BeginNGS uses Genome-to-Treatment (GTRx™), a tool that provides immediate treatment guidelines for physicians to help them understand genetic conditions and their available treatment options, which may include therapeutics, dietary changes, surgery, medical devices or other interventions.
"RCIGM helped pioneer the use of rWGS for diagnosis of genetic disease in intensive care settings," said Stephen Kingsmore, MD, DSc, President & CEO of RCIGM. "With the clinical utility of diagnostic rWGS proven, we are using that experience to screen, diagnose, and help treat genetic conditions at or before onset of symptoms. Through a public-private consortium of leading organizations and advocacy groups in pediatrics, genetics, biopharma, biotech, and information technology we aim to scale newborn sequencing to every life-threatening childhood genetic disease that has an effective treatment."
RCIGM is currently in the beginning stages of a pilot evaluation, which includes optimizing automated genomic sequencing and analysis, with the goal of curating a high-quality set of variants to enable testing for approximately 400 genetic disorders. In subsequent stages, study enrollment will begin, followed by system optimization and testing expansion to ~500 disorders and several thousand cases. The ultimate goal is for BeginNGS to become the genetic disease screening standard, with testing expanding to ~1,000 disorders and sequencing of 3.7 million newborns annually.
BeginNGS aims to supplement existing newborn screening protocols at birthing hospitals throughout the United States. Blood-spot samples will be collected at the time of birth and sent to a lab where rWGS, genomic analysis and interpretation will be performed for approximately 400 early onset and actionable genetic conditions. When a positive screening result is detected, a confirmatory diagnostic interpretation will be completed before a result is returned to the ordering physician. Additionally, physicians will be provided with guidance on known medical management options through GTRx, including all available treatments.
Established leaders in the genomics and biotech space, including Founding Members Alexion, Travere Therapeutics, and Inozyme Pharma will play a critical role to help advance this program towards a potential paradigm shift in newborn screening for treatable rare genetic diseases. The BeginNGS consortium will include representation from patient advocacy groups and the biomedical ecosystem, who will collectively provide strategic and technical expertise.
"Alexion is proud to be a founding member of the RCIGM BeginNGS Consortium to help accelerate newborn screening by whole genome sequencing," said Tom Defay, Alexion's Deputy Head, Diagnostics Strategy and Development. "We look forward to continuing our support and providing strategic leadership and technical expertise to advance this technology with the hope of transforming the diagnostic odyssey for patients with genetically-based rare diseases."
Additional collaborators include PlumCare RWE, which will coordinate and launch a national pilot WGS program this year in Greece, as indicated by scientific director Petros Tsipouras, MD; and LunaPBC, Inc., which will serve as the privacy-enabled collaboration platform to advance disease understanding and enable the discovery of potential new interventions leveraging in-system roles for parents as partners in research and ongoing care.
Rare disease advocacy groups will also provide an important voice in the consortium, providing the perspective of those who have worked for many years to add treatable genetic disorders to the traditional newborn screening panel.
"Expanding rWGS to newborn screening is important work with the potential to end agonizing years-long diagnostic odysseys while yielding critical data on the true prevalence of rare disorders," said Charlene Son Rigby, CEO of RARE-X, a collaborative platform for global data sharing and analysis to accelerate treatments for rare disease. "Early diagnosis of rare disease patients will also open the door to ongoing monitoring of symptoms and gathering of critical natural history data."
"Most neurodevelopmental disorders are not included on the current newborn screening tests and these children face a life of disability and even death if they are not diagnosed early enough," said Dr. Terry Jo Bichell, Executive Director of COMBINEDBrain, a consortium devoted to speeding the path to clinical treatments for people with severe rare genetic non-verbal neurodevelopmental disorders. "This project will be life-saving for rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders and will demonstrate that newborn genetic testing saves lives."
The National Hemophilia Foundation and the Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center are helping provide input on bleeding and clotting disorders to be included in the BeginNGS screening panel and to provide guidance about treatments, causative mutations and samples for testing.
Traditional newborn screening is one of the most successful public health programs. Of nearly 4 million babies born annually in the United States, 98 percent are tested in the first days of life. The test identifies serious childhood diseases that have effective treatments. States currently screen for only 31 - 76 of the hundreds of severe, childhood genetic diseases that have available treatments Adding a new condition to the screen is slow (5-6 years per condition), laborious and costly. In the last decade, WGS has increased in speed, diagnostic performance, and scalability. BeginNGS will not replace the current biochemical newborn screening – rather, it is designed to complement the newborn screening processes and infrastructure that are already in place.
"With hundreds of new gene therapies and orphan drugs in development, RCIGM believes now is the time to end the diagnostic and therapeutic odyssey for all children with treatable genetic diseases," said Dr. Kingsmore.
We are transforming pediatric critical care by advancing disease-specific healthcare for infants and children with rare disease. Discoveries at the Institute are enabling rapid diagnosis and targeted treatment of critically ill newborns and pediatric patients at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and a growing network of more than 60 children's hospitals nationwide. The vision is to expand delivery of this life-changing technology to enable the practice of Rapid Precision Medicine™ at children's hospitals across the nation and the world. RCIGM is a non-profit, research institute embedded within Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center. Learn more at RadyGenomics.org. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Total skier visits hits record in 2021-2022 season
The Associated Press
The 2021-2022 ski season was record-breaking in the total number of skier visits to resorts around the country, the National Ski Areas Association announced Friday.
The national figure of 61 million skier visits was up 3.5% from the previous season, according to the trade group based in Colorado.
“This record visitation signals that the U.S. ski industry is healthy, and that the demand for outdoor recreation remains strong. There were signs of this during the 2020-21 season as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic led more people to seek outdoor activities,” the association said in a release.
A skier visit is when someone uses a lift ticket or pass at a ski area. While a handful of resorts are still running, the number of visits is not expected to increase significantly, the association said.
Around the country, the Rocky Mountain region reported a record high number of skier visits at 25.2 million while Northeast, Midwest and Pacific Southwest all had increases from 2020-2021 season, according to the association. Two areas — Southeast and Pacific Northwest — reported decreases in skier visits from the previous season, the association said.
The national total of skier visits beats the previous record of 60.5 million set in the 2010-2011 season. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/05/13/total-skier-visits-hits-record-in-2021-2022-season-3/ | 2022-05-13T17:40:34Z |
ROUND ROCK, Texas, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) will conduct a conference call Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 3 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. ET to discuss its Environmental, Social and Governance or ESG strategy. Speakers will include Vanice Hayes, chief culture, diversity and inclusion officer; Cassandra Garber, vice president of ESG; and Rob Williams, senior vice president of investor relations.
A live webcast and a replay of the webcast will be available on Dell Technologies' Investor Relations page at investors.delltechnologies.com.
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
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Massillon's Fun Fest brings free games, activities to families
MASSILLON – Music, crafts and games, oh my!
Hundreds of youngsters and their families headed to downtown Massillon Saturday for Fun Fest, an educational and entertainment event geared for children that offers free activities and giveaways. It is hosted by MCTV, Massillon Museum and Downtown Massillon Association.
More than 80 businesses, organizations and agencies ran tables with games such as basketball and cornhole and gave away coloring books, crafts, school supplies and more. Costume characters like SpongeBob SquarePants and Where's Waldo took pictures with children, and the Stark County Humane Society had a pen of puppies they could play with.
Fun Fest organizer Liz Gessner McAllister said a smaller version of Fun Fest was held in 2021, but this year's festivities were about double in size. The event was advertised throughout Stark County this year instead of only in Massillon, she said, so she didn't know what to expect in terms of turnout.
"I think people are really excited to be back," she said.
Gessner McAllister, who has organized the event for 25 years, said it's a great opportunity for children and families to get together and have fun for little to no cost. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/massillon/2022/08/13/massillons-fun-fest-offers-games-crafts-for-families/65401512007/ | 2022-08-13T19:20:56Z |
Mars and Instacart partner to offer same-day delivery of more than 40 beloved Mars brands
CHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars, the maker of some of the world's most-loved products, including M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, BEN'S ORIGINAL, SEEDS OF CHANGE®, PEDIGREE®, and IAMS®, announced that its entire portfolio of more than 40 Mars food, treats, ice cream, and pet food brands are now available for same-day delivery through Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America.
"At Mars we are consumer obsessed and know today's savvy consumers are shopping on digital platforms like Instacart for choice, convenience, and time-saving benefits. Our innovative partnership with Instacart enables Mars to continue to reach consumers where they choose to shop," said Kelly Goering, Vice President of Sales at Mars, "Offering our entire selection of Mars products on Instacart allows consumers to shop for the snacking and food brands their families and pets love most."
As people increasingly look for ways to save time in their day, the Mars-Instacart partnership gives consumers across the U.S. access to their favorite Mars brands straight from their smartphone or laptop. Reaching 90% of households in North America, Instacart delivers from more than 70,000 stores in more than 5,500 cities.
"Online shopping and same-day delivery are critical for brands looking to accommodate consumers' busy schedules," said Kasey Jamison, Sr. Director of Brand Partnerships at Instacart. "From snacks and treats to pet food, we're excited to help Mars enhance its consumers' shopping experience by offering a flexible, fast, and hassle-free way to shop."
Across its diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, Mars has recently introduced new product innovations including M&M'S® Crunchy Cookie and NUTRO™ SO SIMPLE™ that fans can't get enough of. Perfect for Halloween, Instacart is another convenient way for shoppers to treat themselves, their pets and others all season with a variety of ghoulishly fun products without having to leave their home.
These new product offerings and more from beloved brands that are proudly made by Mars – including BEN'S ORIGINAL™, CESAR®, CocoaVia®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, KIND®, M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, GREENIES®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, IAMS® – are also available to shop on Instacart. Learn more about the products made by Mars here.
About Mars, Incorporated
Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a global, family-owned business, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving to make a positive impact on the world.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of quality confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 140,000+ dedicated Associates. With almost $45 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including BEN'S ORIGINAL™, CESAR®, CocoaVia®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, KIND®, M&M's®, SNICKERS®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and WHISKAS®. We are creating a better world for pets through our global network of pet hospitals and diagnostic services – including AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™ – using cutting edge technology to develop breakthrough programs in genetic health screening and DNA testing. For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProPricer, the leading proposal pricing solution for government contractors and federal agencies, today announced that founder and current CEO Joseph Shurance will step into the role of Executive Board Member, while John Yapaola will be welcomed as the new CEO.
ProPricer is excited for this new chapter in the company's journey as we remain laser-focused on improving customers' business opportunities and speed to market. Combining Mr. Shurance's vision and 37-year long leadership with Mr. Yapaola's experience building successful technology firms means ProPricer's future is exceptionally promising.
"As the founder and CEO for the past 38 years, I have seen this company grow, flourish, and adapt to meet the challenges faced in this industry. To say it has been rewarding is an understatement," said Mr. Shurance. "I strongly believe in this company and firmly believe that bold steps define the future. That is why I place my full confidence in John Yapaola as he takes on the role of CEO of ProPricer. John brings a solid perspective of industry knowledge and experience that will take ProPricer to the next level in order to continue to do what we do best – serving our customers well."
"Joe and his team have built a technologically superior product and along the way, secured many key industry partners. Remaining attentive to their needs and goals is our number one priority," stated Mr. Yapaola. "Our next phase will be about increasing market awareness and sales impact. There is a significant opportunity ahead to enlarge the ProPricer footprint, with product innovation, while staying true to the core values that have made this company what it is."
ProPricer continues to challenge decades-old proposal pricing practices that slow speed to contract. The software proves that speed and accuracy are not only possible, but can increase ROI, transparency, and ultimately productivity. Already on the forefront of technology, ProPricer customers continue to lead the charge and reap the benefits of our software.
To learn more about ProPricer and its proposal pricing solution, visit propricer.com.
ProPricer is software that maximizes the efficiency and accuracy of the development, submission, evaluation, negotiation, and auditing of proposal pricing. From storing historical proposal data to effortlessly generating a broad range of reports, ProPricer empowers government contractors to build custom proposals, perform what-if analyses, and integrate all proposal data quickly and easily—within one platform.
Founded in 1984, ProPricer is trusted by organizations worldwide, including the top 10 US defense contractors. The company thrives on transforming its customers' needs into product features and enhancements that benefit all its current and future users. ProPricer is a trademark of Executive Business Services, Inc. (EBS). Visit us at propricer.com to learn more.
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Holly DeHesa
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Blackbaud Institute Celebrates 10 Years of its Charitable Giving Index with a Series of Fireside Chats to Help Social Good and Nonprofit Leaders Understand Key Trends
CHARLESTON, S.C., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blackbaud Institute, a research division of Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, is celebrating 10 years of its quarterly charitable giving index. The Blackbaud Institute aims to keep nonprofit executives informed with sector trends, industry insights and timely, relevant research to help guide their organizations and their teams to success.
Tracking over $40 billion in US-based charitable giving from over 8,400 organizations, the Blackbaud Institute Index is updated each quarter and reports year-over-year percent changes and giving to-date for the last 12 months. The Index features overall giving trends and can be viewed by organization size and by subsector. In addition to providing quarterly insights, the Index offers the context that organizations need to leverage the data as a benchmark against their efforts.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Index, the Blackbaud Institute will host a series of free, virtual "fireside chats" with the sector's foremost thought leaders and experts to give nonprofit leaders a clear picture of the trends that have shaped, and will continue to shape, the philanthropic landscape. Invited experts will cover trends and provide new insights around donor engagement, direct marketing, events and leadership.
Upcoming conversations include:
- June 9, 12:00 p.m. ET: The Science of Philanthropy with Chuck Longfield, founder of the Blackbaud Institute Index and former chief scientist at Blackbaud
- June 29, 12:00 p.m. ET: Achieving Marketing Maturity with Rachel Clemens, chief marketing officer, Mighty Citizen
- July 26, 1:00 p.m. ET: The Value Proposition with Tim Kachuriak, chief innovation and optimization officer, NextAfter
- Aug. 16, 1:00 p.m. ET: From Awareness to IMPACT: How your Brand Can Drive Higher Value with Ben Smithee, chief executive officer of The Smithee Group
- Sept. 8, 1:00 p.m. ET: The History of Direct Marketing: From Mail to Email and Beyond with Roger Craver, editor of The Agitator
- Sept. 28, 12:00 pm ET: Leadership and the Surprising Gift of Doubt with Marc Pitman, bestselling author and chief executive officer of Concord Leadership Group
- Oct. 26, 1:00 p.m. ET: The Shifting Demographics and Perspectives of Donors with Dr. Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs at Indiana University Lily School of Philanthropy
Find more details and register for free here. Additional dates to be added soon.
"In today's giving climate, social good organizations are continuing to support pandemic-related causes, while responding to heightened awareness of social issues, adopting digital-first strategies, and navigating a new environment with inflation on the rise," said Ashley Thompson, managing director, Blackbaud Institute. "Leaders of nonprofit organizations need to be aware of the trends shaping the philanthropic space so they can best position themselves for the future. We're proud to provide charitable trends through the Blackbaud Institute Index, and tactical expertise through our upcoming series celebrating the Index's 10th anniversary."
The Blackbaud Institute's mission is to convene the best minds in philanthropy to develop and share leading edge research and insight that accelerates the impact of the social good community. Operating as part of Blackbaud's commitment to the Ecosystem of Good®, all Blackbaud Institute resources are provided to the social good community free of cost.
The Blackbaud Institute drives research and insight to accelerate the impact of the social good community. It convenes expert partners from across the philanthropic sector to foster diverse perspectives, collective thinking, and collaborative solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Using the most comprehensive data set in the social good community, the Blackbaud Institute and its partners conduct research, uncover strategic insight and share results broadly to drive effective philanthropy at every stage, from fundraising to outcomes. Knowledge is powering the future of social good, and the Blackbaud Institute is an engine of that progress. Learn more, sign up for our newsletter, explore our knowledge base of social good best practices and trends, see the latest quarterly statistics on giving, and check out our most recent resources at www.blackbaudinstitute.com.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on the Biden administration's improper termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program, also known as "Remain in Mexico."
"When fully active under President Trump, MPP required many illegal border crossers to remain in Mexico while they waited for an immigration judge to consider the merits of their applications, many of which were dubious asylum claims. Thus, MPP effectively cut off the strongest pull-factor for illegal immigration – the near-guarantee of being released into the interior of the United States after apprehension by a border patrol officer. MPP was an obstacle to the Biden administration's mass immigration agenda so they fought to end it.
"By ending MPP how and when they did, the Biden administration put the American public and migrants at risk, all while footing enormous bills to state and local taxpayers who must provide benefits to aliens released into their communities. The Court's decision today, however, perpetuates this status quo and will allow the government to continue releasing inadmissible aliens into the United States, in direct violation of federal law.
"The Biden administration chose to terminate MPP knowing that their decision would allow them to violate other immigration laws. In the absence of a fully-operational MPP program, DHS unlawfully chooses to release thousands of inadmissible aliens into the United States resulting in further incentives that encourage mass illegal immigration across the Southern border.
"Today's Supreme Court ruling highlights the need for Congressional action to mandate MPP and secure our southern border. Courts cannot be relied on to rein in the Biden administration's relentless flouting of immigration laws. Congress must step forward with needed reforms to stop this historic border crisis."
Contact: Ron Kovach, 202-328-7004 or rkovach@fairus.org
ABOUT FAIR
Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country's largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.
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