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NASA put an asteroid mission on hold Friday, blaming the late delivery of its own navigation software.
The Psyche mission to a strange metal asteroid of the same name was supposed to launch this September or October. But the agency’s Jet Propulsion Lab was several months late delivering its software for navigation, guidance and control — a crucial part of any spacecraft. Engineers “just ran out of time” to test it, officials said Friday.
Now the space agency is going to step back, and an independent review will look at what went wrong, when the spacecraft could launch again and even if it should go ahead, NASA planetary sciences chief Lori Glaze said.
NASA has already spent $717 million on Psyche and its projected total cost, including the rocket to launch it, is $985 million. The small car-sized spacecraft was originally supposed to arrive at its asteroid in 2026 after a journey of more than 1 billion miles.
Now that the software has been delivered, there’s no known problems with the spacecraft except “we just haven’t been able to test it,” said Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the Psyche mission lead scientist.
“There is that one challenge we couldn’t overcome in time to launch in 2022 with confidence,” she said.
There are still at least two launch opportunities next year and more in 2024 to get to the asteroid that sits in the belt between Mars and Jupiter, said JPL Director Laurie Leshin. That means Psyche wouldn’t arrive at its asteroid until 2029 or 2030.
But calculating launch times is complicated because the mission needs the proper sunlight conditions and the asteroid “is spinning like a rotisserie chicken instead of like a top,” Elkins-Tanton said.
Two other small missions were going to ride along on the SpaceX Falcon heavy rocket and NASA is looking at what will happen to those.
Psyche is just the latest in NASA’s fleet of asteroid-exploring spacecrafts. Osiris-Rex is on the way back to Earth with rubble from the asteroid Bennu. Last year, NASA launched the ships Lucy and Dart to explore other space rocks and test if a rocket could knock off course an asteroid heading smack into Earth.
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‘No Mow May’ puts lawnmowers on pause to help bees
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A movement aimed to help bees survive and thrive is underway during the month of May.
“No Mow May” encourages people to cut back on mowing their lawns or even skip it altogether.
“When I see a lawn covered in dandelions, I don’t see weeds. I see bee food,” said Meghan Gave, owner of The Honey Exchange.
Natural growth provides bees with nectar that they need to grow and pollinate flowers, but many of us are used to seeing and unmowed lawn as a sign of neglect.
“No Mow May” could help change that narrative.
“I think the average person wants to have a beautiful lawn, and when they see lawn just let grown, they think maybe they’re not taking care of the space,” said Jeff Tarling, Portland city arborist. “And I think ‘No Mow May’ is really promoting that it’s OK to pause for that month.”
The city of Portland has taken “No Mow May” to a whole new level. They have more than 30 acres of park space that they only mow once a year.
“And particularly for urban communities like Portland, if you can make a three-acre meadow, it’s a good thing,” Tarling said.
Tickborne illness experts warn that higher grass could create more tick exposure, but that still doesn’t mean that you necessarily must break out the mower.
“Anything we can do to, you know, increase pollinator survival and help them thrive is really critical,” said Griffin Dill of Maine Tick Lab. “But if you are going to take part, certainly just be cognizant of the potential threat of ticks, and take those personal protection measures.”
You can help your local ecosystem and save yourself some yard work while you’re at it.
“And ‘No Mow May,’ I’m all for it. Also, I don’t like mowing,” said Meghan Gave, owner of The Honey Exchange.
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Literacy Foundation announced today a special celebration for World Book Day on Saturday April 23, bringing together thousands of book lovers to share their love of reading
A series of virtual online and social media activities around the world will unite cultures, languages, and book lovers from 91 different countries as they celebrate their passion about books.
World Literacy Foundation, CEO Andrew Kay says, "a love and habit of reading is the key ingredient to allow a child to reach their full potential. Although in low-income homes, 61% of children do not own a single book", we need to do more to bridge this literacy gap. The pandemic over the past 2 years has widen the literacy gap with children from low socioeconomic background.
Mr Kay invited people to celebrate their love of reading by donating a book to a child this Saturday.
World Book Day is a day dedicated to authors, illustrators and readers across the globe.
"Books are home to us at World Literacy Foundation, in 2004 our charity started by giving away books, offering free tutoring lessons and nurturing a love of reading with children who were struggling to read.
These values and goals remain core to what we do," says Mr Kay. "The power of reading and the power that books can transform lives and shape communities is as strong as ever.
"World Book Day" is a fantastic moment to promote the importance of literacy and create greater local community education and awareness.
People can make a charitable donation to enable us to buy a new book for a disadvantaged child. Mr Kay said make the donation as a tribute or to honour to the person who introduce you to reading.
Details www.worldliteracyfoundation.org
About World Literacy Foundation
We are a peak globally literacy charity striving to eradicate illiteracy by 2040. We are guided by four principles: obsession to see children discover the joy of reading, a passion to reach the most disadvantaged, commitment to excellence, best practices and positive outcomes, and long-term strategy to the eradication of illiteracy.
In 2022, 770 million people in the globle can't read a single word. Another 2 billion people struggle to read a sentence. Illiteracy is linked to poverty, unemployment, health and social issues.
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Chicago-based marketing agency is recognized for excellence with an American Digital Design Award
CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- c|change (pronounced "sea change"), a strategy-driven B2B marketing agency, was recognized as one of the top 10% of nearly 2,400 entrants by winning the 22nd annual American Digital Design Awards™ for their new website.
The new website is part of the agency's recent rebrand. c|change has successfully rebranded hundreds of clients over the twenty-one years they've been in business, but this time focused the expertise inward to keep its brand in sync with the company's image, values, and personality.
c|change's rebrand is visually inspired by the layering of everyday objects to build new worlds and captures dreamlike images that suggest endless creativity. In addition to the new brand itself, c|change developed a website that incorporates the new look and feel, and streamlines the user experience (UX).
"Since we started c|change in 2001, we've worked hard to keep creativity at the center of everything we do," said Hugh Schulze, CEO. "And I'm proud to say that the latest evolution of our brand is evidence of that aspiration continuing to come to life."You can view the award-winning website and learn more about c|change's work by visiting https://cchangeinc.com/.
c|change is a strategy-driven marketing agency based in Chicago since 2001. c|change's strategists, designers, developers, and writers are driven to deliver the greatest return on a marketing investment in the most thoughtful and meaningful ways possible. Their actions are guided by the agency's core values of Radical Optimism, Compassionate Collaboration, and Mindful Creativity and the agency's status as a Certified B Corp.
CONTACT: Adrian Gershom, agershom@cchangeinc.com, 3128299794
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New program empowers businesses to accelerate talent strategies using rich market insights from iCIMS' platform data
HOLMDEL, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iCIMS, the talent cloud company, today announced the launch of iCIMS Insights+ and iCIMS Insights Advisor subscription programs to provide a deeper look into industry trends, real-time changes in the labor market and opportunities to connect with the greater talent community.
The new programs build on the success of the company's leading labor market industry data program, iCIMS Insights, which provides an exclusive look into the latest labor market activity and trends through globally recognized research and monthly reports. The data is drawn from iCIMS' proprietary database of employer and job seeker activity from more than 4,000 customers and hundreds of millions of data points across job openings, job applications and hires, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
iCIMS Insights+ is available to iCIMS customers and provides exclusive access to:
- Industry deep dives on the metrics that matter the most to talent and business leaders in health services, finance, manufacturing, education, retail trade, technology and more.
- Research findings and thought leadership reports from leaders in talent advisory, mobility, and acquisition to get a closer look at real-time changes in the labor market.
- Briefing think tanks and community events for talent leaders to network, engage on talent strategies, and harness iCIMS best practices.
iCIMS Insights Advisor takes it a step further and delivers one-on-one consulting, including:
- Custom analysis of a customer's iCIMS Talent Cloud platform with personalized recommendations and business considerations to help improve talent outcomes.
- Advisory sessions to help customers improve talent and mobility strategies based on specific business models and needs.
The new iCIMS Insights+ and iCIMS Insights Advisor offerings are now available.
Hear from talent experts and more about iCIMS and its industry data offerings at the third annual INSPIRE global conference. Registration is open for the award-winning event on Nov. 17 with a live streaming experience and a limited in-person audience in Santa Monica, Calif. iCIMS is also accepting nominations for its 2022 Innovator Awards program, recognizing talent leaders who are innovating and helping to create change. Winners will be recognized at this year's conference.
About iCIMS, Inc.
iCIMS is the talent cloud company that empowers organizations to attract, engage, hire and advance the right talent that builds a diverse, winning workforce. iCIMS accelerates transformation for a community of more than 4,000 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100, that collectively employ more than 34 million people around the world. For more information, visit www.icims.com.
CONTACT: Carlee Capawana, 908-947-6572, carlee.capawana@icims.com
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said migrant workers gain pride from hard work when he was questioned on Monday about workers suffering in Qatar while building World Cup infrastructure.
Despite the abuses, Infantino claimed workers would feel proud at being given the chance to construct stadiums for this year’s tournament in the Gulf nation, earning a living rather than being given charity.
The comments came after Infantino was asked at the global conference of the Milken Institute in Los Angeles if FIFA would use its profits to make “any sort of commitment” to help families of workers who died in Qatar.
Infantino did not directly address that point when responding to MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle on stage, instead pointing to the introduction of a minimum wage and enhanced labor rights.
“Let’s not forget one thing … when we speak about this topic, which is work, even hard work, tough work,” Infantino said. “America is a country of immigration. My parents emigrated as well from Italy to Switzerland. Not so far, but still.
“When you give work to somebody, even in hard conditions, you give him dignity and pride. It’s not charity. You don’t make charity. You don’t give something to somebody and say, ‘Stay where you are. I give you something and I feel good.’”
Ruhle interjected: “But to build the stadium where the World Cup is to be played.”
Infantino responded: “Exactly. It’s also a matter of pride and to have been able to change the conditions for these 1.5 million people, this is something that makes us as well proud.”
Infantino did not directly dispute the claim put to him by Ruhle — denied by Qatar after being reported by The Guardian — that 6,500 workers have died building infrastructure to stage the Middle East’s first World Cup in November. Infantino said only three people have died on the construction sites of the stadiums, which are funded by Qatar’s vast oil and natural gas wealth.
“Now 6,000 might have died in other works and so on,” Infantino said, “and of course FIFA is not the police of the world or responsible for everything that happens around the world. But thanks to FIFA, thanks to football we have been able to address the status of all the 1.5 million workers, working in Qatar.”
Construction workers, mostly men from southern Asia nations, live with multiple people in the same bedrooms in Qatar, while their families remain in their home countries.
Infantino acknowledged that a form of “modern slavery system” existed before Qatar started to dismantle its long-criticized“kafala” employment system in 2018. Migrant workers should now be able to change jobs before the end of their contracts without obtaining the permission of their current employers.
The World Cup has contributed to “positive social change,” according to Infantino, who accepted: “These controversies have certainly overshadowed the preparation.”
Infantino sparked criticism in January over comments about migrants when he linked plans to double the frequency of World Cups to every two years to giving more hope to Africans who risk their lives crossing the sea to Europe.
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#100DaysofCamping Celebrates the 2022 Summer Camping Season
CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousand Trails begins the eighth annual #100DaysofCamping promotion on Memorial Day weekend, as the summer-long, 100-day challenge has been amped up this season for campers across the country.
Providing 100+ days of camping between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Thousand Trails celebrates these days of summer as the #100DaysofCamping. Guests are encouraged to take part in the #100DaysofCamping campaign as a promise to slow down, get back to basics, enjoy the great outdoors, and reconnect with what matters most: Nature, friends, family, and yourself.
With the #100DaysofCamping photo contest, each guest of Thousand Trails campgrounds will have an opportunity to take part in the campaign's monthly themed giveaways. Participants can share their camping photos to their social media and tag #100DaysofCamping to qualify for the prizes, including a grand prize package featuring a one-year Thousand Trails Camping Pass, complete with all five zones and the Trails Collection (valued at $1,240), and a $500 REI® gift card.
"This is Thousand Trails' eighth season celebrating the #100DaysofCamping campaign and our campgrounds will be filled with fun events and activities for our guests," said Pat Zamora, vice president of marketing for Thousand Trails. "This summer we're creating special opportunities for our many loyal members and guests who enter the contest in hopes of making their camping season especially memorable."
As part of the celebration, Thousand Trails has teamed up with camping industry leaders like Outdoorsy to deliver additional prizes for June's National Outdoors month. Guests of the nationally renowned campground network will have a host of activities planned throughout the #100DaysofCamping with additional prizes that include environmentally friendly and pet-friendly themed packages, along with other Thousand Trails camping pass memberships.
Thousand Trails provides top RV resorts and campgrounds in North America with over 80 locations in 23 states and British Columbia, Canada. Thousand Trails and their affiliates offer RV and outdoor recreation enthusiasts opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in top vacation destinations, complemented with amenities and activities for the whole family. For more information, please visit ThousandTrails.com. Official rules for the 2022 #100DaysofCamping photo contest can be found here.
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I agree with Chuck Nissley’s letter in the April 28 Telegram regarding a mail-in ballot error.
My husband and I voted by mail. We were sent two different ballots, because our first ballot omitted the Temple College board vote.
The most egregious error, though was in the instructions for completing and mailing the ballots. The cover letter stated that if two ballot envelopes were mailed from the same address, they could be sent in one carrier envelope. The instructions on the carrier envelope said that only one ballot envelope could be sent in that envelope.
Voting instructions should be clear and easy so that every vote counts!
Nancy Smith
Temple | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/letters_to_the_editor/article_55629d7e-ccd0-11ec-90d2-37d033ca7ec2.html | 2022-05-06T10:01:42Z |
The 30th Annual Rescue Mission Ride returns in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -The A.B.A.T.E of Kansas District 4 helped organize a benefit for the Topeka Rescue Mission.
Riders met at the rescue mission to take part in a 45-minute scenic ride to the Perry American Legion Post 142.
The cause was to raise money for the rescue mission, both organizations says this ride means so much more.
“We started this ride in 93, it was dedicated to a friend of mine that passed away, that taught me about the true brotherhood. Taught me about how the character is in the heart of the people, it taught me to love and respect all people,” said Frank Votaw, A.B.A.T.E.
“One of the things that’s important here at TRM, is just that we are united. At the Topeka Rescue Mission we try to love everyone, respect everybody and show that they are valued. So, anything that we can do where we bridge the community in efforts to make the lives of people better, that’s a blessing to us and that is what we are getting to do today,” said LaManda Broyles.
Each rider paid a $20 donation to ride and door prizes were available as well.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/26/30th-annual-rescue-mission-ride-returns-topeka/ | 2022-06-26T19:53:33Z |
TORONTO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. ("TGOD" or the "Company") (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company, will release its Q1 2022 financial results following the market close on the evening of Wednesday May 25, 2022. The Company will hold a conference call with analysts on Thursday May 26, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET). An audiocast of the conference call will be available on a listen-only basis at:
https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1550743&tp_key=fff6b3ddd0
Scheduled speakers are Sean Bovingdon, Chief Executive Officer, Nichola Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, and Shane Dungey, Vice President, Investor Relations, followed by a question and answer period with analysts.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION:
Date: May 26, 2022 | Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Participant Dial-In:
Local – Toronto: 1-416-764-8688
Toll Free – North America: 1-888-390-0546
Conference ID – 81358956
A replay of the call will also be available through June 2, 2022, by dialing 1-416-764-8677 or 1-888-390-0541 (Passcode: 358956#).
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US–OTC: TGODF) is a sustainable cannabis company with a focus on innovation, quality, consistency, integrity, and transparency. The Company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. In Canada, the Company serves the recreational market with a brand portfolio including The Green Organic Dutchman, Highly Dutch Organics, Ripple by TGOD and Cruuzy, and the medical markets in Canada, South Africa, Australia, and Germany. All cannabis utilized in products for The Green Organic Dutchman and Highly Dutch Organics brands is grown through a certified organic process, which includes living soil, filtered rainwater, sunlight, and natural inputs.
The Company's Common Shares and certain warrants issued under the indentures dated December 19, 2019, June 12, 2020, October 23, 2020, and December 10, 2020, trade on the CSE under the symbol "TGOD", "TGOD.WS", "TGOD.WR", "TGOD.WA", and "TGOD.WB" respectively. The Company's Common Shares trade in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "TGODF". For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.
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There’s no doubt inflation is the nation’s most pressing concern. All the polls show it. All the data show it. And everyone just personally knows it.
President Biden will not admit that his policies, and his party’s policies, have made inflation worse — and that, if Biden and congressional Democrats had their way, they would make it worse still. He just can’t say that. Instead, the president’s reaction has been a mixture of denial, finger-pointing, ineffective gestures and, perhaps most of all, the argument that he, as president, is virtually powerless to address the nation’s most pressing concern.
“Look, inflation is the bane of our existence,” Biden said when he appeared recently in a sympathetic forum, comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. Kimmel was so sympathetic that he didn’t even ask Biden about inflation; Biden brought it up himself. But he had little to say. Remember that when Biden published his plan to fight inflation in The Wall Street Journal on May 30, his first measure was not to do anything himself but to let the Federal Reserve do the job.
As for all the other, little stuff Biden is doing in the name of fighting inflation, there are reports that he knows they won’t do any good. On April 12, for example, he went to an ethanol plant in Iowa to claim that alternative fuels lower energy costs. Ethanol is great, Biden said. It supports agriculture, creates good-paying jobs, reduces U.S. reliance on foreign oil and reduces the price of gasoline.
Recently, though, The Washington Post published an article suggesting that Biden knew it was all bunk. “Privately, Biden dismissed the [ethanol] policy as ineffective and questioned the value of the trip,” the Post reported. “After returning to the White House, he hauled his senior staff, including chief of staff Ron Klain, into the Oval Office, badgering them with questions about the purpose of the event.”
Now, the persistence of inflation has become even more serious in the last few days with the growing realization that the Fed might have to intentionally drive the nation into recession in order to bring inflation down — reminiscent of the successful but painful inflation-fighting strategy of Fed Chairman Paul Volcker in the 1980s. “An increasing number of economists ... say it may take an economic contraction and higher unemployment to bring inflation down to more tolerable levels, much less back to the Fed’s 2% price target,” Bloomberg reported Monday.
The Fed meets this week amid expectations that it will raise interest rates by another half-point, perhaps even three-quarters of a point. The meeting comes just a few days after the government reported inflation rose 8.6% on an annual basis in the month of May.
And then there is energy, with its astronomical increases. The price of gasoline went up 48.7%. The price of fuel oil went up an incredible 106.7%.
And what did President Biden say when the news broke that inflation hit 8.6% last month? He said, “Today’s inflation report confirmed what Americans already know: Putin’s price hike is hitting America hard.”
Yes, the war in Ukraine is contributing to higher energy prices worldwide. But remember this: It is now generally acknowledged that Biden’s policies, like the far-too-large $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan stimulus bill, have made inflation worse. And specifically on the question of energy, clear-eyed critics knew at the beginning of Biden’s time in office that his actions would lead to higher energy prices.
Just look at this article from The Washington Post on Nov. 12, 2020: “Conservatives predict gas prices will spike under Biden. Experts say those fears are overblown.” Of course, the Post tried to knock down those “conservatives,” but in hindsight, those fears look quite prescient.
Now there are growing fears of recession. While there has been some disagreement among economists — there always is — about whether a recession is in fact on the way, the coming Fed actions have intensified those concerns. And that has created the fear that we might be in for a replay of the 1970s, with Biden playing the role of President Carter.
More than half the U.S. population was born after 1980, but the older half will remember the terrible inflation and successive recessions that occurred during what former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke recently called “America’s Great Inflation.” How great was it? From Bernanke: “From the beginning of 1966 through 1981, the Consumer Price Index rose, on average, by more than 7% per year, peaking at over 13% in 1980. This period also saw two major and two minor recessions and an approximately two-thirds decline in the Dow Jones industrial average, when adjusted for inflation.”
That was bad. Really bad. Bernanke argues that we are not in for a similarly extended period of misery, because the Fed knows more about using interest rates to fight inflation. But then again, Bernanke didn’t really see the Great Recession coming, so who knows?
But one thing about the 1970s-2020s comparison rings true. Biden is indeed playing the role of Carter, although Carter, elected president at age 52, was sharp and energetic, while Biden, who will turn 80 in November, is not. Perhaps that is what prompted Republican Senator Tom Cotton to tweet recently, “These Jimmy Carter comparisons are very unfair — to Jimmy Carter.” In any event, there was a sense, way back when, that Carter was powerless to deal with the severity of the nation’s problems. Today, something similar is happening with Biden in the White House. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/byron-york-faltering-economy-brings-back-memories-of-1970s/article_7b8755da-ecc9-11ec-a0a1-b7304cc81441.html | 2022-06-15T22:54:48Z |
Which cake server is best?
Using a knife to transport a slice of cake to a plate is risky because that piece can easily topple off. It’s wise to use a cake server to accomplish this task, making sure no slice is ever lost to the three-second rule.
The best cake server will be durable, easy to clean and long enough to accommodate the size cake you typically purchase. The elegant design of the Wallace Hotel Cake Knife Set makes it suitable for upscale events. It is durable, dishwasher safe and does not need to be polished.
What to know before you buy a cake server
Use
When you want to transport a slice of cake from a cake stand to a guest’s plate, a cake server is the tool for the job. This kitchen utensil is wide enough, long enough and flat enough to slide under a slice of cake. It allows you to serve with speed and confidence so your guests receive their dessert in a timely manner.
Cake server vs. cake lifter
While a cake server and a cake lifter sound like they could be similar items, each performs a specific function. A cake server has a triangular-shaped blade that may be as wide as 2.5 inches. It is designed to slip beneath a single slice of cake. A cake lifter has a much larger blade, some as wide as 12 inches, that slips under the entire cake so you can safely move it from one location to another.
Cake server vs. pie server?
These kitchen tools look very similar and are often used interchangeably, so the answer to this puzzler is something even an experienced baker may get wrong. The blade of a cake server is flat so it can slide straight under a cake that is displayed on a plate or a cake stand. The blade of a pie server, on the other hand, has a bevel between the handle and the blade. This allows the pie server to more easily slip down and into a pie tray to remove a slice of pie.
What to look for in a quality cake server
Sets
While you can certainly purchase a cake server by itself, many come as part of a two-piece cake serving set. These sets include a matching cake knife and cake server.
Size
The size of a cake server should match the size of the cake. A cake server that is too large or too small may be difficult to use. For home applications, a cake server will be between 8 and 10 inches long and approximately 2.5 inches wide.
Material
The best, most durable flatware uses 18/10 stainless steel. This means the cake server is made using 18 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel. This particular ratio adds significant resistance to corrosion.
Design
Besides being functional, you’ll want a cake serving set that looks good in pictures. Because of this, an elegant design is highly desirable.
Serrated edge
If you will be using your cake server to slice your cake, one edge should be serrated. A serrated edge is required to cut any cake or pie that has a firm exterior and a soft interior. Using a sawing motion with gentle pressure will allow you to cut through the exterior without crushing the inner contents of your cake or pie.
How much you can expect to spend on a cake server
The bulk of cake servers fall in the $6-$30 price range. If you want to impress and you have the budget, it is possible to purchase an ornate cake knife and server set for as much as $300 or more.
Cake server FAQ
How do you get professional results when cutting a cake?
A. Individuals who regularly serve desserts have a trick that lets them cut perfectly sized slices. Before making that initial cut, determine how many slices you need. Gently score the top of the cake so you can map out a cutting strategy. If you do this, everyone will get the same size slice of cake.
How do you cut a cheesecake neatly?
A. Dense cakes, such as cheesecakes, can be challenging to cut. To keep the cake from sticking to the knife and tearing apart, rinse the knife under hot water before slicing and wipe off the blade between each cut.
What’s the best cake server to buy?
Top cake server
What you need to know: This set is for the individual who wants an elegant cake knife and server set that acknowledges the popular patterns from Europe’s grand hotels.
What you’ll love: The cake knife and server in this set are each 12.5 inches long. They are crafted from 18/10 stainless steel, which makes them high-quality, well-balanced items. The two pieces in this set are dishwasher safe and do not require polishing.
What you should consider: This set is shiny and ornate, making it best for formal settings.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top cake server for the money
What you need to know: A basic, high-quality server from a trusted manufacturer, it is a versatile utensil, able to handle both cakes and pies.
What you’ll love: The server has a serrated edge on both sides of the blade for ease of cutting. The handle is large and chunky, providing a stable grip, while the blade is sized to be compact yet wide enough for stable transport of your cut pieces.
What you should consider: While this model is durable, some users did not feel confident with the flexible blade of this server.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Hudson Essentials Hammered Stainless Steel Cake Knife and Cake Server Set
What you need to know: If you are looking for an elegant cake knife and server set, this durable option is a solid choice.
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TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - O3 Mining Inc. (TSX.V: OIII) (OTCQX: OIIIF) ("O3 Mining" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the completion of the Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS"), prepared in accordance with the National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), for its 100% owned Marban Engineering gold project, in the world-class mining region of Val-d'Or in Québec, Canada. All figures are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.
- Robust Project Economics: Post-tax net present value ("NPV") (discount rate 5%) of C$463 million and post-tax unlevered internal rate of return ("IRR") of 23.2% using a long-term gold price of US$1,700 per ounce and an exchange rate of C$1.00 = US$0.77.
- Increased production profile: Annual average production increased from 115,000 ounces of gold ("oz Au") in the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") to 161,000 oz Au supported by a 50% increase in mill throughput, 15% increase in peak mine rate, lower cut-off grade of 0.30 g/t Au compared to 0.35 g/t Au in the PEA, lower strip ratio of 5.1 and increased mill gold recovery.
- Low capital intensity: Initial capital ("CAPEX") of C$435 million including mine preproduction, processing, and infrastructure (roads, power distribution, tailings facility, ancillary buildings, and water management). Capital intensity ratio ("NPV/CAPEX") of 1.1x per dollar invested.
- Competitive cost profile and rapid payback: All-in-Sustaining Cost ("AISC") of US$882 per ounce, a post-tax payback of 3.5 years, with C$1,971 million EBITDA and C$760 million post-tax free cash flow over the life of mine ("LOM").
- Optimization and exploration upside towards Feasibility Study in 2023: Well-funded to perform trade-off studies assessing new technologies including autonomous haulage and trolley assist mine fleet that may impact project economics and reduce environmental footprint. Additionally, O3 Mining will continue with a brownfield exploration program on Marban Engineering including the expansion of all lateral extensions of the near-surface mineralization, unlock the potential in the Hygrade Fold area (North-West of Kierens pit) as well as the downdip extension of the Marban deposit.
Jose Vizquerra, President and CEO, states: "We are pleased with the results of our PFS for the Marban Engineering Project which demonstrates the potential to be the next gold producer in the Abitibi region in Val-d'Or, Quebec, the next step in delivering on our promise to be in production by 2026. With robust economics, Marban has shown itself to be a profitable standalone project. Using a long-term gold price of US$1,700 oz gold, the project has a post-tax unlevered IRR of 23.2% well above the 15% IRR investment threshold used by many larger gold miners, and a post-tax NPV of C$463M as well as an NPV/CAPEX ratio of 1.1x, with an AISC of US$882 per ounce. This is a key achievement in an inflationary environment in which mining companies are seeing higher cost increases. The project has an improved production profile of over 160,000 oz Au annually, for an approximately 10-year life of mine compared with our 2020 PEA. We believe the opportunity to grow Marban remains high, with many mineralized zones not included in the Mineral Resource Estimate, which could add to the LOM, and further improve Marban's economics. Current drilling at the Hygrade Fold area (North-west of Kierens pit) has the potential to add to the current resource within the greater Marban Engineering Project. We have the privilege to be developing Marban in a jurisdiction that has a green-powered grid with 99.6% renewable power and that has a strong carbon policy. Compared to other jurisdictions developing gold mines, Quebec's carbon intensity is one of the lowest in the world. Work on the feasibility-level studies has begun which we expect to complete in 2023. O3 Mining continues to deliver on all milestones and stated goals as we continue our progress towards production, and creating fundamental value with the Marban project for our shareholders and other stakeholders."
O3 Mining Webinar to be held on September 6th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. EST – REGISTER HERE
Marban Engineering PFS Presentation available here: VRIFY Presentation
The Marban project is located between the cities of Malartic and Val d'Or in the Abitibi gold district of Québec, Canada. The project area contains six past-producing mines, which collectively produced 585,000 ounces of gold between 1959 and 1992. The land package owned by O3 Mining, in the heart of these mining camps, covers 125 square kilometres and is located 12 kilometres from the Canadian Malartic Mine and along the same shear structure as Wesdome Gold Mine's Kiena deposit.
- The PFS is based on the updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") from March 1, 2022 (see press release).
- The PFS project team was led by Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc. ("Ausenco"), an industry leader in cost-effective design and construction. Ausenco was supported by G Mining Services ("G Mining") and WSP Canada ("WSP").
The economic analysis was performed assuming a 5% discount rate. On a pre-tax basis, the NPV is $775 million, the IRR is 30.2% and the payback period is 2.8 years. On a post-tax basis, the NPV is $463 million, the IRR is 23.2% and the payback period is 3.5 years. A summary of the project economics is listed in Table 1 and shown graphically in the figures below.
Table 1: Summary of project economics
A sensitivity analysis was conducted on the base case after-tax NPV and IRR of the Marban project, using the following variables: gold price, total CAPEX (initial + sustaining), total operating cost, and US$:C$ exchange rate. The tables below provide a summary.
Table 2a: Post-Tax NPV (5%) Sensitivity, C$M
Table 2b: Post-Tax IRR Sensitivity
The PFS is based on the Open Pit Indicated portion of the Marban Mineral Resource Estimate, as published in "Marban Engineering NI 43-101 Technical Report & Mineral Resource Estimate".
The Proven and Probable Ore Reserves for the Marban project are estimated at 56.4 Mt at an average grade of 0.91 g/t Au for 1,807 Koz of contained gold at 0.3 g/t Au cut-off grade as summarized in Table 3. The Mineral Reserve is included within the Mineral Resource.
Table 3: Open-Pit Mineral Reserve (effective date August 17, 2022)
The Marban Engineering project will be mined with a conventional drill, blast, and haul setup. The project is split into three mining pit groups: Marban, Norlartic, and Kierens which are further split into nine sub pits and phases.
- The peak mining rate is 52.3 million tonnes per year over a mine life of 9.6 years.
- A total of 56.4 million tonnes (Mt) of ore will be mined at an average grade of 0.91 g/t, with a total of 286.1 Mt of waste mined, resulting in a stripping ratio of 5.07 tonnes waste per tonne of ore.
- The primary production equipment includes 16 m3 electric production shovels and 150 tonne off highway mining trucks augmented by a smaller overburden focused secondary fleet of 100 tonne trucks and 5 m3 excavators.
- Stockpile rehandling is minimal with a peak inventory of low-grade material consisting of 0.5 Mt in Production Year 7.
Special considerations are made in the mine plan to mine out the smaller northern pits (Kierens and Norlartic) early to allow in-pit deposition of the processing plant tailings and reduce the project footprint.
Table 4: PFS Mine Plan Production Summary
Metallurgical testing was completed at Base Metallurgical Laboratories ("BaseMet") (independent of O3 Mining) in Q1 2022. The gravity leach test results were analyzed to provide recovery models for use with the mine production schedule.
In addition to the predicted extraction, plant losses include:
- Soluble losses of 0.01 g/t Au
- Carbon losses of 40 g/t
- Fine carbon assays of 80 g/t Au for carbon losses
- Other plant losses of 0.2% Au
Recoveries for ore mined from the Marban and Kierens pits were estimated as 94.9% after plant losses based on the recovery model derived from the gravity leach test results. The Norlartic pit gravity leach tests results provided an estimated leach extraction as a function of head grade, outlined in Table 6.
Table 6: PFS Calculated Recoveries (Gold)
The process flowsheet was designed based on historical and recent test work carried out by Base Metallurgical Laboratories in 2022. The 2022 test work program investigated comminution (Bond Ball Mill Work Index tests), gravity separation, leach optimization, leach variability test work, cyanide detoxification, solid-liquid separation, and pressure filtration. The results indicate that the samples were of medium hardness, with Bond Ball Mill Work Index results ranging from 9.6 to 14.6 kWh/t, and the 75th percentile of the samples tested was 14.1 kWh/t. Historical comminution data was utilized for the balance of crushing and grinding circuits design.
Based on a mine-to-mill analysis, the processing plant capacity has been increased to 6.0 million tonnes per year or 17,900 tonnes per day at 92% availability.
The process design for the project consists of:
- Two-stage crushing, consisting of a primary jaw crusher and a secondary cone crusher with material handling equipment.
- Grinding of crushed material to 80% passing size of 85 μm with a 9.14 m diameter by 4.88 m length SAG mill and a 6.71 m diameter by 10.2 m length ball mill in a closed circuit with hydrocyclones. The SAG mill and ball mill are equipped with 8.0 MW and 8.7 MW motors, respectively.
- A gravity concentration circuit is included in the grinding area. Gravity concentrate will feed intensive cyanidation and will be recovered by electrowinning. Gold recovery of 24.6% is expected from the gravity concentrate.
- Leaching and adsorption circuit includes four leach tanks and six carbon-in-pulp (CIP) tanks, for a total leach and adsorption circuit retention time of 24 hours.
- Cyanide destruction using an SO2/air system on the final tailings slurry.
- Final tails from the cyanide destruction circuit will be thickened and discharged to the tailings storage facility.
The tailings management design was completed by Ausenco, and it is based on conventional thickened tailings storage. There are two storage facilities for the project:
- An initial "starter" tailings storage facility for the first 3.5 years of mill production. This facility is of ring dyke construction type and is located immediately south of the process plant. The design incorporates three phases to build the embankment over the life of the facility. Ultimate storage capacity of this facility is 13.2M m3 (19.3 Mt).
- In-pit deposition in the exhausted Norlartic pit, following the first 3.5 years of mill production through the end of the mine life. Total storage capacity of this pit is 25.4M m3 (37.1 Mt).
The total initial (pre-production) capital cost for the Marban project is estimated to be C$435 million including allowances for contingency of C$44 million. Sustaining costs are estimated to be C$283 million over the life of mine.
Capital and sustaining costs were compiled by Ausenco from the following sources:
- Mining initial capital costs were developed by G Mining, based on the final mine plan. Pre-production of one year was assumed with an owner-purchased and operated fleet.
- Mining sustaining capital costs were developed by G Mining and include major equipment repairs and equipment down payments and loan repayments.
- Processing, infrastructure, project delivery and project indirects were developed by Ausenco, and are inclusive of 6 Mtpa conventional leach/CIP processing plant, power substation, tailings facility initial construction, diversion of Keriens Creek, realignment of Chemin Gervais and other required infrastructure.
- Sustaining capital costs for infrastructure consist of lease repayments for mobile equipment, additional truck shop bays, permanent stockpile cover for the ore reclaim stockpile, two lifts for the initial tailings facility and overland piping installation for in-pit tailings deposition in production Year 4.
Table 7: Initial and Sustaining Capital Costs (C$M)
Operating costs have been compiled based on the following sources and assumptions:
- Mining unit costs have been estimated by G Mining based on 2022 quotes and database costs.
- Processing units costs have been estimated by Ausenco from first principles, using 2022 prices for major reagents and media.
- G&A costs are based on benchmark salary tables for staff positions and other costs from Ausenco databases. Due to the location of the project close to the town of Val D'Or, a camp and general administration offices are not included in the project scope; skilled workers are available locally and offices will be rented in Val D'Or for administrative staff.
Table 8: Total Life of Mine Operating Costs
In addition to applicable regulations, the Marban project will require social acceptability. Early information and consultation meetings have been held with local communities, First Nations Communities, local, provincial, and federal governmental authorities to initiate collaborative work to obtain social acceptability of the project.
The project will be subject to the regulations under the Canadian Impact Assessment Act and Québec's Environmental Quality Act. The environmental baseline studies are well advanced which will permit the initiation of the environmental impact studies.
O3 Mining will continue to regularly meet stakeholders as project milestones are reached and will be presenting and discussing the PFS results with the host communities.
Following the release of this PFS, O3 Mining will move the project forward towards the necessary bridging work for the commencement of the feasibility-level studies. The Corporation is well-funded to continue the drilling program on Marban Engineering including the expansion of all lateral extensions of the near-surface mineralization. Additionally, the O3 Mining will be looking to unlock the potential in the Hygrade Fold area (North-West of Kierens pit) as well as the downdip extension of the Marban deposit. Furthermore, an initial project description will be filed with the environmental agencies to initiate the impact process.
Additional trade-off studies will be completed during the bridging phase to the Feasibility Study assessing new technologies including autonomous haulage and trolley assist mine fleet that may impact project economics and environmental footprint.
O3 Mining will conduct a webinar to discuss the positive PFS results for Marban Project.
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022, 11:00 a.m. EST
Registration: O3 Mining Marban PFS Update
Details: Participants will be able to submit questions. A recording of the webinar will be made available on o3mining.com following the webinar. If you have any technical difficulties, please email info@o3mining.com
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Louis Gariépy, P.Geo (OIQ #107538), Vice President Exploration of O3 Mining, who is a "qualified person" within the meaning of NI 43-101.
Half-core samples are shipped to Agat laboratory in Val-d'Or, Québec and Mississauga, Ontario for assaying. The core is crushed to 75% passing -2 mm (10 mesh), a 250 g split of this material is pulverized to 85% passing 75 microns (200 mesh) and 50 g is analyzed by Fire Assay (FA) with an Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) finish. Samples assaying >10.0 g/t Au are re-analyzed with a gravimetric finish using a 50 g charge. Commercial certified standard material and blanks are systematically inserted by O3 Mining's geologists into the sample chain after every 18 core samples as part of the Quality Assurance, Quality Control ("QA/QC") program. Third-party assays are submitted to other designated laboratories for 5% of all samples.
Historic assays have been validated through extensive validation procedures and analyses. Re-assaying of historic drilling is ongoing with re-assayed values included in the resource estimate. Data prior to 1984 that has not been re-assayed has not been included in the resource estimate due to lack of QA/QC. The drill program design, QA/QC and interpretation of results are performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices.
The Corporation has included certain non-IFRS financial measures in this news release, such as initial capital cost, sustaining capital cost, total capital cost, AISC, and capital intensity, which are not measures recognized under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. As a result, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other corporations. Each of these measures used are intended to provide additional information to the user and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Non-IFRS financial measures used in this news release and common to the gold mining industry are defined below.
Total Cash Costs and Total Cash Costs per Ounce
Total cash costs are reflective of the cost of production. Total cash costs reported in the PFS include mining costs, processing, general and administrative costs of the mine, off-site costs, refining costs, transportation costs and royalties. Total cash costs per ounce is calculated as total cash costs divided by payable gold ounces.
AISC and AISC per Ounce
AISC (all-in sustaining cost) is reflective of all of the expenditures that are required to produce an ounce of gold from operations. AISC reported in the PFS includes total cash costs, sustaining capital, closure costs and salvage, but excludes corporate general and administrative costs. AISC per ounce is calculated as AISC divided by payable gold ounces.
O3 Mining Inc., an Osisko Group company, is a gold explorer and mine developer on the road to produce from its highly prospective gold camps in Québec, Canada. O3 Mining benefits from the support, previous mine-building success, and expertise of the Osisko team as it grows towards being a gold producer with several multi-million-ounce deposits in Québec.
O3 Mining is well-capitalized and owns a 100% interest in all its properties (66,000 hectares) in Québec. O3 Mining trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: OIII) and OTC Markets (OTCQX: OIIIF). The Corporation is focused on delivering superior returns to its shareholders and long-term benefits to its stakeholders. Further information can be found on our website at https://o3mining.com
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections, and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "interpreted", "management's view", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Corporation, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the companies to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the parties cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither the Corporation nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. The Corporation does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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LISHUI, China, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tantech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: TANH) ("Tantech" or the "Company"), a clean energy company, today announced that on April 28, 2022, it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"), notifying the Company that it is currently not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). It resulted from the fact that the closing bid price of the Company's ordinary shares was below $1.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive business days. This press release is issued pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure of receipt of a deficiency notification. The notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's common shares, which will continue to trade uninterrupted on Nasdaq under the ticker "TANH".
Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until October 25, 2022 (the "Compliance Period"), to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. If at any time during the Compliance Period, the closing bid price per share of the Company's ordinary shares is at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed.
In the event the Company does not regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement by October 25, 2022, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day grace period.
About Tantech Holdings Ltd
For the past decade, Tantech has been a highly specialized high-tech enterprise producing, researching and developing bamboo charcoal-based products with an established domestic and international sales and distribution network. Since 2017, when the Company acquired 70% of Shangchi Automobile, a vehicle manufacturer based in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province, it has manufactured and sold vehicles. The Company established two new subsidiaries, Lishui Smart New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Shangchi New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., in November 2020, to produce and sell street sweepers and other electric vehicles. The Company is fully ISO 90000 and ISO 14000 certified and has received a number of national, provincial and local honors, awards and certifications for its products and scientific research efforts. The Company's subsidiary, First International Commercial Factoring (Shenzhen) Co., LTD, is engaged in commercial factoring for businesses in and related to its supply chain. For more information, please visit: http://ir.tantech.cn.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning the sales, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulations, and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the Company, are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
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Boston , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York-based venture capital firm, Laidlaw Capital Markets was honored to sponsor the world's largest mentorship network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts for its keystone fundraiser.
400 golfers joined football stars, Kendrick Bourne and Devin Asiasi at the 47th annual Golf Classic on June 2. The tournament, which took place at Pinehills Golf Club, Plymouth, MA, raised an enormous $1 million to support year-round, one-to-one mentoring.
Managing partner of Laidlaw, Jimmy Ahern who served as Vice Chairman of the event for the seventh consecutive year, said: "Big Brothers Big Sisters provides amazing opportunities for less fortunate children and young people. They have successfully provided 78% of the youths in the program group with a mentor, making 46% less likely to use illegal drugs, 27% less likely to use alcohol and 58% less likely to skip school. Golf Classic is only one of the amazing events the organization hosts and was an honor to be a part of."
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts has supported and nurtured more than 20,000 matched pairings of six to 18-year-olds with adult volunteers who form lasting bonds and relationships. The organization was founded to provide opportunities for the children and young people to unlock their full potential and guide them towards a brighter future.
The global pandemic has had a huge effect on those families involved with the organization. "We can't change the multi-year impact of COVID-19 on our youth and families," said Mark O'Donnell, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Massachusetts. "What we can do, however," he continued, "is implement proactive positive changes, one child at a time, that at scale can create broad impact that has the power to redefine our communities. Our work is more important now than ever, and we're so grateful for those that came out to support our mission and play golf today."
CEO of Laidlaw & Company, Matt Eitner said: "Laidlaw is honored to yet again sponsor this event. We truly believe in Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission to provide mentorship which positively impacts the lives of those who need it most."
Golf Classic is recognized throughout Boston and New York's financial and philanthropic communities as the "can't miss" event of the year with amazing giveaways and on-course fun. Big Brothers Big Sisters is grateful for the support, accredits donators, sponsors, and volunteers for making the golf tournament possible.
For more information about its mission, to become a volunteer or to register with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts visit www.emassbigs.org
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Laidlaw Capital Markets is a part of Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. Which is a New York-based independent investment banking and securities brokerage focused on the needs of domestic and international companies, corporate entrepreneurs, institutions and private clients worldwide within sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is an innovative, energetic organization that is making a real difference in the lives of nearly 3,000 youth annually by providing them with an invested, caring adult mentor in long-term, professionally supported relationships. With research and proven outcomes at its core, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is working to defend the potential of children facing adversity and ensure every child has the support from caring adults that they need for healthy development and success in life. The organization's vision is to inspire, engage and transform communities in Eastern Massachusetts by helping youth achieve their full potential, contributing to healthier families, better schools, more confident futures and stronger communities. Throughout its 70 years, the largest Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate in New England has created and served more than 20,000 matches. For more information about the agency and its mission, visit www.emassbigs.org.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Opera star Placido Domingo’s name has appeared in an investigation of a sect-like organization in Argentina that also had U.S. offices and whose leaders have been charged with crimes, including sexual exploitation.
Domingo, the Spanish opera singer who has faced accusations of sexual harassment from numerous women over the past three years, has not been accused of any wrongdoing in the Argentina case.
“Placido didn’t commit a crime, nor is he part of the organization, but rather he was a consumer of prostitution,” said a law enforcement official, who spoke only on condition of anonymity because the investigation continues. Prostitution is not illegal in Argentina.
Law enforcement officers have carried out dozens of raids in Buenos Aires targeting the Buenos Aires Yoga School, which “built a cult around its leader” and reduced members to “a situation of slavery and/or sexual exploitation,” according to prosecutors’ documents in the Argentine case against the school.
The organization set up a business structure that included offices in Argentina and the United States, including branches in at least three U.S. cities: Las Vegas, Chicago and New York.
So far, 19 people have been detained in Argentina, while at least three suspects are thought to remain at large inside the South American country and four are being sought in the United States.
Domingo has not spoken publicly about the latest developments and his representatives did not respond to requests for comment.
Wiretaps that were part of the judicial investigation recorded conversations in which a man who authorities identify as Domingo spoke to a member of the group, identified as Susana Mendelievich, about meeting up with the opera star while he was in Buenos Aires for a series of concerts in April.
The investigation into the sect has implicated people with connections to the classical music world and who performed with Domingo in the past, including Mendelievich, an Argentine pianist.
Mendelievich is alleged to be the person in charge of the organization’s sexual exploitation activities, according to a judicial official, who also spoke on condition of anonymity.
In one recording, the man identified as Domingo talks to Mendelievich about how she can go up to his hotel room without being detected by his staff.
“When we leave the dinner we come separately, right?” the man identified as Domingo says in the recording.
Mendelievich then talks to Juan Percowicz, 84, who was the alleged leader of the group.
“He already called me and set up the deal so I can stay in his hotel tonight without his agents realizing,” she said.
In an earlier call with Percowicz, Mendelievich implies she had previously met with Domingo in New York.
“Among other things … Placido said he could come visit us. I mean, visit us means coming to visit me because he comes to my house in New York, and he reminded me of that yesterday,” the woman identified as Mendelievich can be heard saying in the recording.
Sexual trafficking and exploitation were the main sources of income for the group that had an estimated revenue of around $500,000 per month, according to the judicial official.
The Buenos Aires Yoga School had numerous groups of women who were forced to maintain sexual encounters in exchange for money, prosecutors allege. At least seven women were incorporated into the group when they were still children or teenagers and were sexually exploited, according to the prosecution’s documents.
People came from the United States to Argentina to have sex with the women and investigators say women were also transported to neighboring Uruguay and the U.S. for sexual encounters.
“The encounters supposed a practice of sexual slavery because the ‘students’ were put at the disposal of the clients at the time and place they wanted, for long periods of time,” according to the documents.
The organization had ties to other well-known public figures and their names should become public once indictments are made official, the judicial official added.
In addition to alleged sexual exploitation, the group purportedly sold treatments, including what were known as “sleep cures” that involved giving people medication that would make them sleep for days at a time.
Percowicz, along with other members of the group, has been arrested under the order of Judge Ariel Lijo, who placed dozens of properties and vehicles under embargo.
The organization had approximately 179 students, all of whom were ranked in seven levels. Advancing levels involved a “spiritual evolution” with the goal of reaching the seventh level that implied “eternal reincarnation.”
In order to advance, members had to participate in numerous courses and carry out tasks, with Percowicz holding the final decision on who could advance. The process involved socially isolating the members from their “biological family” and friends, according to the charging documents.
The organization also offered “philosophical coaching” courses through a separate company, the B.A. Group, for those who had yet to join the school. These courses on subjects like “personal happiness” and “leadership” were often used to woo new members.
The organization was previously under judicial investigation in the early 1990s but the probe was closed before it reached trial.
Domingo, now 81, was one of opera’s biggest and most successful stars and a member of The Three Tenors, which included José Carreras and the late Luciano Pavarotti.
Domingo’s image was tarnished in the United States after more than 20 women accused him, in stories published by The Associated Press, of sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior in encounters that took place from the late 1980s to the 2000s. Dozens more in the classical music world told AP his behavior was an open secret in the industry.
Investigations by the American Guild of Musical Artists and the Los Angeles Opera, where Domingo had served as general director, found sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible.
The accusations and subsequent findings halted Domingo’s career in the U.S. but he has continued to perform in Europe and Latin America. His website says he is currently on tour in Mexico with performances later this month scheduled in Italy.
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Associated Press writer Jocelyn Gecker in San Francisco contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/placido-domingos-name-comes-up-in-argentina-sex-sect-probe/ | 2022-08-23T12:57:09Z |
Positive Clinical Trial Results Revealed at ADA 82nd Scientific Sessions
NEW YORK, June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WW International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WW) ("WeightWatchers," "WW," or "the Company") announced today, at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 82nd Scientific Sessions, positive results from its three-center clinical trial testing the effectiveness of its program tailored for those living with diabetes on weight management, as well as overall health and well-being.
It is estimated that 90 percent of people living with diabetes are also living with overweight or obesity, and 30-53 percent of new diabetes cases in the U.S. yearly are linked to obesity.1,2 Current ADA treatment recommendations recognize the importance of weight management in patients with Type 2 diabetes who also have overweight or obesity to improve glycemic control.3
The six-month single-arm clinical trial was conducted across three sites (Pennington Biomedical Research Center, University of Florida and Virginia Commonwealth University) and examined the effectiveness of the virtual WeightWatchers program on glycemic control and weight loss among 136 participants living with Type 2 diabetes who had an average baseline A1c of 7.9. Results demonstrated that the WeightWatchers diabetes-tailored program had clinically meaningful and statistically significant effects, including:
- Reduction in HbA1c by 0.76. Average decreases in participants' average HbA1c levels at three and six months exceeded standards set by the FDA for approval of pharmacotherapy (treatment with a medication).4
- Average body weight loss of 5.7 percent and decrease in waist circumference by more than two inches. A modest weight loss of at least five percent of a person's body weight can help lead to health benefits - including improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugar.5
- Decrease in diabetes distress by 9.8 percent. Participants experienced reduction in emotional burden, regimen-related stress and overall diabetes distress.
Additionally, participants experienced a 13.1 percent decrease in hunger and 13 percent improvement in overall well-being.
"Built on WeightWatchers' science-backed approach, our tailored program helps people living with diabetes build and maintain healthy habits based on their needs and lifestyle," said Gary Foster, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, WW. "We remain committed to supporting people living with diabetes with scalable solutions and are encouraged by the positive clinical trial results presented at ADA."
Participants in the clinical trial followed WeightWatchers' new diabetes-tailored program. The WeightWatchers Points® system has always gone beyond calories to turn complex nutritional information into one single number to make healthy eating simple. With the introduction of PersonalPoints™ last year, the latest algorithm steers members towards foods higher in healthy fats, fiber, and protein, and lower in added sugars and saturated fats.
The PersonalPoints program can also be further personalized to meet the needs of those living with diabetes. Consistent with the ADA and International Diabetes Federation (IDF) guidelines, WeightWatchers' diabetes-tailored program guides members living with diabetes toward foods that are less likely to impact blood sugar levels, such as lean protein, high fiber non-starchy vegetables, and healthy fats.3,6 It also provides content on how to enjoy fruit, whole grains, and dairy in ways that fit their lives.
"Despite recent advancements, there continues to be gaps in diabetes management for the 37.3 million people in the U.S. living with diabetes - most of whom also have overweight or obesity,"7 said John W. Apolzan, PhD, Assistant Professor and Nutrition Scientist, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and lead investigator in the clinical trial. "These trial results show that the WW diabetes-tailored program produces favorable improvements in glycemic control, weight, and diabetes distress which are both statistically significant and clinically meaningful."
With decades of experience in behavior change, WeightWatchers inspires millions of people around the world to adopt healthy habits for real life. For more information, visit www.ww.com.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects approximately 11.3 percent of the U.S. population, and nearly 1.4 million people are diagnosed every year.5,7,8 Type 2 diabetes is caused by the body's ineffective use of insulin and makes up approximately 90-95 percent of diabetes cases. If not managed properly, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves over time.9 The disease also has economic ramifications. According to the ADA, it is estimated that for every $4 we spend on healthcare in the U.S., $1 is spent caring for people living with diabetes.10 The total approximate annual cost of diabetes is $327 billion - including $237 billion for direct medical costs and another $90 billion in reduced productivity.
We are a human-centric technology company powered by the world's leading weight management program. For nearly six decades we have inspired millions of people to adopt healthy habits for real life. Through our comprehensive tools, expert Coaches and community, members follow our proven, sustainable, science-based program focused on weight loss. To learn more about the WeightWatchers approach to healthy living, please visit ww.com. For more information about our global business, visit our corporate website at corporate.ww.com.
For more information, contact:
Jenny Zimmerman, WW / WeightWatchers
jenny.zimmerman@ww.com
1 CDC. National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020. Estimates of diabetes and its burden in the United States. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pdfs/data/statistics/national-diabetes-statistics-report.pdf
2Cameron NA, Petito LC, McCabe M, et al. Quantifying the Sex-Race/Ethnicity-Specific Burden of Obesity on Incident Diabetes Mellitus in the United States, 2001 to 2016: MESA and NHANES. J Am Heart Assoc. 2021;0:e018799. DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.120.018799
3 American Diabetes Association. Obesity management for the treatment of type 2 diabetes: standards of medical care in diabetes - 2021. Diabetes Care. 2021;44(1):S53-72.
4 Lenters-Westra E, Schindhelm RK, Bilo HJ, Groenier KH, Slingerland RJ. Differences in interpretation of haemoglobin A1c values among diabetes care professionals. Neth J Med. 2014;72:462-466.
5 CDC. Losing Weight. www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/losing_weight.
6 International Diabetes Federation. Recommendations For Managing Type 2 Diabetes In Primary Care, 2017. www.idf.org/managing-type2-diabetes.
7 CDC. Statistics Report. www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report.
8 CDC. What is Diabetes?. www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/diabetes.html.
9 WHO. Diabetes Fact Sheet. www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes.
10 American Diabetes Association. Economic costs of diabetes in the US in 2017. Diabetes Care. 2018;41:917–928.
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The US Coast Guard is searching for three missing minors who were last seen entering the Mississippi River in Louisiana on Saturday evening, according to the law enforcement service.
Rescue crews are searching for a 15-year-old male, a 14-year-old female and an 8-year-old female who were last seen entering the Mississippi River near the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans, the US Coast Guard 8th District Heartland said in a news release on Sunday.
It's unclear how and why the children entered the water. Several rescue teams are involved in the search, including the New Orleans police and fire departments, the Coast Guard Air Station helicopter crew and several boat crews, the release says.
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority suspended service of its Algiers-Canal Street ferry as the Coast Guard searched the area, according to CNN affiliate WDSU. The ferry service remains suspended as of Sunday morning, the affiliate reported.
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HEILBRONN, Germany, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As globalisation continues, demand for graduates with cross-cultural competences and foreign language skills has grown—and the number of US citizens seeking educational programs abroad has increased in step. Studying abroad pays dividends, too: 97% of study abroad students found employment within 12 months of graduation, compared to only 49% of ordinary graduates.
Responding to this trend, Admitad's service, Univibes, has entered the US market to help American students study abroad. Univibes provides individual support for students who are interested in international education. The team takes their financial situation, chosen subjects, favourite extracurricular activities and GPA and develops a personalised strategy for admission, increasing their chances of success.
The idea has been successful in Europe: thanks to Univibes, thousands of students have received advice and found placements. These students went on to enrol in top state universities in Europe, the USA and Asia in fields such as medicine, architecture, design and engineering.
Top study abroad destinations for American students last year:
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Germany
- France
- Australia
- New Zealand
Joining academia is difficult: applicants must select the right universities and scholarships, write motivational letters, fill out admission forms and documents correctly, find a good insurance package, look for housing, and more. In a foreign country, these obstacles are all the more difficult to overcome. Unfortunately, students rarely receive comprehensive assistance for these challenges—this is where Univibes' tailored services come in.
Univibes also has a supportive alumni network of more than a hundred graduates who get involved from the very beginning, so students can hear personal stories from alumni who have completed courses similar to theirs.
The Univibes team is focused on helping every candidate receive scholarships and grants on their journey into academia. If for some reason the search is unsuccessful, the payment will be refunded.
Univibes partners with universities, insurance companies and real estate agencies to offer comprehensive support service. Their partners include leading universities like NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), EU Business School, Munich Business School (Germany), University of Pavia and Luiss (Italy), Ajou University and Soongsil University (South Korea), and many others.
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ROME (AP) — Italian rescue crews resumed searching Friday for a helicopter carrying seven people, including four Turkish citizens, that went missing in a forested, mountainous area of northcentral Italy, authorities and Turkish news reports said.
Italian firefighters and the Alpine rescue service said the searches began Thursday after the private chopper disappeared from radar screens while flying over the province of Modena, in the Tuscan–Emilian Apennines.
The crews searching Friday used high-tech instruments to detect cellular pings even in areas without cell coverage, the firefighters said in a statement.
Turkish TV channel NTV said the helicopter took off from the city of Lucca heading for Treviso and that the four Turks on board worked for Turkish industrial group Eczacibasi.
Eczacibasi said its four employees were in Italy to take part in a paper technologies trade fair and were traveling to a tissue paper production facility. In a statement, the company said it was in contact with authorities in Italy, the Turkish Foreign Ministry and the Turkish Embassy in Italy, and expressed hope that it would receive “good news” as soon as possible. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/report-helicopter-with-7-people-on-board-missing-in-italy/ | 2022-06-10T20:42:58Z |
12,000-square-foot space will serve as a collaboration center for customers, designers and commercial real estate partners
ITASCA, Ill., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fellowes Brands, a family-owned company providing trusted workplace solutions for 105 years, today announced it will open a new Design and Experience Center at 800 W. Fulton Ave., at the entrance to Chicago's vibrant and design-focused Fulton Market District in early 2023.
The new 12,000 useable-square-foot center will serve as an interactive showroom and a destination where customers, designers and commercial real estate partners can collaborate with the Fellowes Brands team in a creative, energetic space that helps them solve their workplace needs.
The Fulton Market District location is a return home for Fellowes Brands, which was founded in a small office in downtown Chicago in 1917 and is now headquartered in nearby Itasca, Ill.
After a search that began in 2021, Fellowes Brands was attracted to and eventually selected the 800 W. Fulton Ave. location earlier this year to tap into the energy of the Fulton Market District and harness it to fuel the creative conversations and collaborations with customers and other partners at the Design and Experience Center.
Fellowes Brands will be located on the 9th floor of a building that features training and conference spaces, a fitness center, coffee shop, restaurant and social spaces throughout, as well as at the penthouse and rooftop. The building's WELL Gold Certification optimizes health and productivity for all tenants, and it was designed for LEED Platinum Certification.
Fellowes Brands recently kicked off the design process for the new Design and Experience Center, with the goal of creating a space that helps customers and partners in their design and selling process, while embodying Fellowes Brands' continuous commitment to its core values that have helped the company thrive over 100 years: Family, Innovation, Quality and Care.
"Our new Design and Experience Center will be the central hub for our customers and partners to not just see our wide array of workplace products, but to get first-hand experience using them, in an invigorating environment built for creativity and collaboration," said John Fellowes, fourth-generation CEO of Fellowes Brands. "We're returning to the city where Fellowes Brands got its start, and we've chosen to foster our continued growth by creating a brand experience in the heart of Fulton Market that demonstrates not only who we are, but where we are going."
"As offices continue to reopen, our customers are looking to partner with us to inspire WorkLife that unleashes the human potential in everyone," said Monica Lopez, Chief Market Officer for Fellowes Brands. "Employers want to build workplaces that elevate their teams -- by designing collaborative, healthy spaces, where their employees can connect and work together safely on projects best done in person. Our new Design and Experience Center is based on that same principle -- that the best way to design a workplace is through the direct hands-on experience and opportunity for collaboration that our new center will offer to our customers and partners."
Celebrating its 105th year under the private ownership and executive leadership of the Fellowes family, Fellowes Brands is a global leader of broad-based business solutions that help professionals be their best and feel their best. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, USA, Fellowes Brands operates from 24 locations across the globe. For more information, please visit fellowesbrands.com.
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The only low fare daily, nonstop service option connecting South Florida and Nicaragua to resume Nov. 30, 2022
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MIRAMAR, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today announced the resumption of its daily, nonstop service connecting Managua (MGA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Spirit's return to the market plays a pivotal role in offering both convenience and affordability for family and friends to reconnect with one another, and the service provides opportunities to explore Nicaragua's historic sites, vibrant culture and natural beauty.
"We're eager to welcome back our Nicaraguan Guests and excited to make travel to and from Managua accessible for families, friends, and visitors again," said Camilo Martelo, Director of International Stations. "We have a 15-year history serving Nicaragua and are proud to give South Florida and Managua back the affordable fares and signature service they've come to know when traveling between our countries."
The daily, nonstop service to FLL starts November 30 and offers connections to 26 cities across Spirit's network.
The resumption of Managua service increases the airline's international service to 29 markets across Latin America and the Caribbean, including neighboring Central American destinations in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Panama.
Spirit's Elevated Guest Experience
Spirit continues its commitment to invest in the Guest, which entails a number of initiatives aimed at delivering the best value in the sky:
- Spirit's Fit Fleet® is one of the most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry, with 24 brand new planes planned for delivery this year, and 33 more planes projected for delivery in 2023.
- The Free Spirit® loyalty program, which is the fastest way to earn rewards and status*
- An all-new cabin interior with ergonomically-designed seats and more usable legroom, featuring the best deal in the sky with our unique Big Front Seat®.
- Fast onboard Wi-Fi that allows Guests to watch content from streaming services.
Recognition
Spirit was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2022 following its active efforts to create and celebrate a diverse workplace environment. The carrier also won "Best Airport Innovation" in the 2021 APEX/IFSA Awards for its groundbreaking self-bag drop system with biometric photo matching, which speeds up the check-in process and reduces face-to-face contact. Spirit also recently received the FAA's "Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence" for the fourth consecutive year.
* Based on points earned on published fares (excluding sale fares) and optional services using the Free Spirit Credit Card (the "Card"), and includes status qualifying points earned by spending on Spirit and everyday purchases using the Card.
About Spirit Airlines:
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call À La Smarte®. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving those communities. Come save with us at spirit.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient sink that can be used to wash hands at remote locations," said an inventor, from Hoover, Ala., "so I invented the PORTABLE COLLAPSABLE SINK. My design eliminates the need to find a public restroom to wash hands and it could help to reduce the spread of germs."
The patent-pending invention provides a portable sink for use at remote outdoor locations. In doing so, it enables users to wash their hands and face, prepare food, etc. As a result, it improves hygiene and it increases convenience. The invention features a compact design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-BRK-2230, 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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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitech Systems Group announced today that it has released its Summer 2022 enhancements for V3locity, Vitech's cloud-native administration, engagement, and analytics solution. This latest release includes improvements and additions to V3locity's enterprise and digital capabilities, AI, and analytics management support.
"This latest release provides our clients with new capabilities for V3locity's platform, namely advanced tooling to visually compose compelling digital journeys, improved AI-driven document handling, additional security features, and improved administration capabilities for our markets," said Ali Kheirolomoom, Vitech's Chief Product Officer. "V3locity is instrumental for our customers to drive innovation and differentiate their systems with superior functionality and unparalleled execution and performance."
This release features the following enhancements:
Experience Designer Advances. Vitech's low-code/no-code digital application builder, Experience Designer, enables exceptional speed to market and rapidly delivers self-service digital apps on the V3locity platform. New capabilities added to an already rich set of business-aware widgets and configurations include:
- Personalized grids. Manages end-user preferences for display and management of record lists.
- Usage analytics. Enables digital usage analytics to better understand user behavior for an improved end-user experience.
Document-Related Advances. Document Recognition increases efficiency and accuracy through advanced AI and an approachable interface, while also improving user experience by prompting users if the wrong document is uploaded. DocuSign in V3locity expands Vitech's partner ecosystem. DocuSign is an industry leader in the e-signature space, and our partnership continues the trend set by our use of eForms to reduce manual processes and replace them with digital, secure experiences.
Security Advances. New capabilities for leveraging Two-factor authentication (2FA) applications and integration with ID.Me, a leading identity verification solution, and the Vitech Identity Confidence scoring framework, which enables different digital end-user experiences from read-only to full editing based on authentication method(s) and other criteria.
Group Benefits Advances. Additional product improvements to provide quick time to market and enhance out-of-the-box support for various product lines by productizing associated attributes and features. This turn-key ability helps reduce implementation time and further improves processing performance and experience.
Other new capabilities include AD&D administration and Administrative Only Billing to generate invoices based on claims activity. In addition, V3locity will now orchestrate amendments and identify claims affected by the policy change.
Retirement Advances. Employer self-service users can now generate or submit multiple work report transactions at once, and update summary and detail information on the same page. Member self-service users can now seamlessly transition into submitting their benefit application after updating their personal and dependent information and can easily save their progress.
About V3locity®
V3locity is Vitech's award-winning cloud-native administration, engagement, and analytics platform. It is a transformative suite of complementary applications that offers full life-cycle business functionality and robust enterprise capabilities. It combines modern and proven core administration with a revolutionary digital experience. Its modular design enables flexible, agile deployment strategies. V3locity employs an advanced, cloud-native architecture that leverages the unique capabilities of AWS to deliver a solution with unparalleled security, scalability, and resiliency.
About Vitech®
Vitech is a global provider of cloud-native benefits and investment administration software. We help our Insurance, Retirement, and Investment clients expand their offerings and capabilities, streamline their operations, gain analytical insights, and transform their engagement models. Vitech employs over 1,600 professionals, serving the world's most successful insurance, retirement, and investment organizations. An innovator and visionary, Vitech's market leadership has been recognized by industry experts, such as Gartner, Celent, Aite-Novarica, and ISG. For more information, please visit www.vitechinc.com.
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Bonnell Industries undergoes a lean transformation to streamline processes and eliminate waste, resulting in improved quality, productivity, and cost savings.
DIXON, Ill., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonnell Industries has been a family owned, industry leader in the truck equipment industry in Northern Illinois for decades but struggled to embrace the concept of Lean Manufacturing. The team mostly operated under "we do it this way because it's what we know". It wasn't until William Hintzsche joined the team in November 2021 as the new COO, that things began to change. Noticing excess inventory and multiple non-value steps in processes, he realized it was time to attack the waste. Hintzsche knew it was in the company's best interest to reinforce lean principles and integrate it as part of the culture.
He has worked with IMEC on many lean projects with former employers, and knows the breadth of lean expertise at IMEC, the conversation began about Bonnell undergoing a lean transformation. Hintzsche wanted the Bonnell team to understand how lean principles can improve processes, drive efficiency, and eliminate waste, which will help them deliver quality products and services and save money.
The process began with a full day learn and do workshop that combines classroom style instruction with a hands-on Simulation of production facility. In preparation for the simulations, both Bonnell and IMEC collaborated to incorporate safety protocols to ensure the health and safety for those in attendance. IMEC technical experts introduced the basic concepts of Lean Manufacturing to the team, demonstrating tools and techniques and how to effectively implement them in their operations and processes. The simulation portion involved participants applying the principles learned to their individual workspace and across the product line at the mock manufacturing plant created for this training. This technique utilized three shifts which illustrated the cause-and-effect relationships for the key lean principles discussed, while offering opportunities to make real-world decisions when making changes with workforce, budgets, etc.
As with most change, resistance is natural. The team at Bonnell initially gave push back on the idea of a trainings to undergo a lean transformation. As they learned the basic concepts and participated in the simulation, they were able to see first-hand the benefits of embracing lean and how they could transfer what they were learning to their roles at Bonnell, streamlining their processes, and improving productivity and efficiency.
- Anticipated New and Retained Sales: $3,000, 000
- Anticipated Cost Savings: $2,200,000
- Anticipated New Investment: $60,000
- Jobs Created or Retained: 8
IMEC is a team of improvement specialists and technicians dedicated to providing organizations in Illinois with the tools and techniques to create sustainable competitive futures. The experienced hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in the areas of Leadership, Strategy, Customer Engagement, Operations, and Workforce. IMEC, Illinois affiliate of the U.S Commerce NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network, has demonstrated a return on investment that exceeds 19:1. This is made possible as organizations become more effective and efficient - and together with IMEC - excel toward enterprise excellence. For more information, visit www.imec.org.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin announced an expansive agreement Wednesday that had eluded them for months addressing health care and climate, raising taxes on high earners and large corporations and reducing federal debt.
The two Democrats said the Senate would vote on the wide-ranging measure next week, setting up President Joe Biden and Democrats for an unexpected victory in the runup to November elections in which their congressional control is in peril. A House vote would follow, perhaps later in August, with unanimous Republican opposition in both chambers seemingly certain.
Just hours earlier, Schumer, D-N.Y., and Manchin, D-W.Va., seemed at loggerheads and headed toward a far narrower package limited — at Manchin’s insistence — to curbing pharmaceutical prices and extending federal health care subsidies. Earlier Wednesday, numerous Democrats said they were all but resigned to the more modest legislation.
The reversal was stunning, and there was no immediate explanation for Manchin’s abrupt willingness to back a bolder, broader measure. Since last year, he has used his pivotal vote in the 50-50 Senate to force Biden and Democrats to abandon far more ambitious, expensive versions. He dragged them through months of negotiations in which leaders’ concessions to shrink the legislation proved fruitless, antagonizing the White House and most congressional Democrats.
“This is the action the American people have been waiting for. This addresses the problems of today — high health care costs and overall inflation — as well as investments in our energy security for the future,” Biden said in a statement. He urged lawmakers to approve the legislation quickly.
Tellingly, Democrats called the 725-page measure “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” because of provisions aimed at helping Americans cope with this year’s dramatically rising consumer costs. Polls show that inflation, embodied by gasoline prices that surpassed $5 per gallon before easing, has been voters’ chief concern. For months, Manchin’s opposition to larger proposals has been partly premised on his worry that they would fuel inflation.
Besides inflation, the measure seemed to offer something for many Democratic voters.
It dangled tax hikes on the wealthy and big corporations and environmental initiatives for progressives. And Manchin, an advocate for the fossil fuels his state produces, said the bill would invest in technologies for carbon-based and clean energy while also reducing methane and carbon emissions.
“Rather than risking more inflation with trillions in new spending, this bill will cut the inflation taxes Americans are paying, lower the cost of health insurance and prescription drugs, and ensure our country invests in the energy security and climate change solutions we need to remain a global superpower through innovation rather than elimination,” Manchin said.
Schumer called the bill Congress’ “greatest pro-climate legislation.” He said it would also cut pharmaceutical prices and “ensure the wealthiest corporations and individuals pay their fair share in taxes.”
The measure would reduce carbon emissions by around 40% by 2030, Schumer and Manchin said. While that would miss Biden’s 50% goal, that reduction, the measure’s climate spending and the jobs it would create are “a big deal,” said Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., an environmental advocate who had been upset with the absence of those provisions until now.
The overall proposal is far less aspirational than the $3.5 trillion package Biden asked Democrats to push through Congress last year, and the pared-down, roughly $2 trillion version the House approved last November after Manchin insisted on shrinking it. Even then, Manchin shot down that smaller measure the following month, asserting it would fuel inflation and was loaded with budget gimmicks.
In summaries that provided scant detail, Democrats said their proposal would raise $739 billion over the decade in new revenue, including $313 billion from a 15% corporate minimum tax. They said that would affect around 200 of the country’s largest corporations, with profits exceeding $1 billion, that currently pay under the current 21% corporate rate.
The agreement also contains $288 billion the government would save from curbing pharmaceutical prices. Those provisions would also require Medicare to begin negotiating prices on a modest number of drugs, pay rebates to Medicare if their price increases exceed inflation and limit that program’s beneficiaries to $2,000 annual out-of-pocket expenses.
The deal also claims to gain $124 billion from beefing up IRS tax enforcement, and $14 billion from taxing some “carried interest” profits earned by partners in entities like private equity or hedge funds.
The measure would spend $369 billion on energy and climate change initiatives. These include consumer tax credits and rebates for buying clean-energy vehicles and encouraging home energy efficiency; tax credits for solar panel manufacturers; $30 billion in grants and loans for utilities and states to gradually convert to clean energy; and $27 billion to reduce emissions, especially in lower-income areas.
It would also aim $64 billion at extending federal subsidies for three more years for some people buying private health insurance. Those subsidies, which lower people’s premiums, would otherwise expire at year’s end.
That would leave $306 billion for debt reduction, an effort Manchin has demanded. While a substantial sum, that’s a small fraction of the trillions in cumulative deficits the government is projected to amass over the coming decade.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., was still reviewing the agreement, said spokeswoman Hannah Hurley. Sinema backed Manchin last year in insisting on making the legislation less expensive but objected to proposals to raise tax rates, and the spokeswoman referred a reporter to her comments last year supporting a corporate minimum tax.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said the Democratic agreement would be “devastating to American families and small businesses. Raising taxes on job creators, crushing energy producers with new regulations, and stifling innovators looking for new cures will only make this recession worse, not better.”
But if Democrats can hold their troops together, GOP opposition would not matter. Democrats can prevail if they lose no more than four votes in the House and remain solidly united in the 50-50 Senate, where Vice President Kamala Harris can cast the tie-breaking vote.
“This agreement is a victory for America’s families and for protecting our planet,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. “In light of the discussions of the past year, this agreement is a remarkable achievement.”
The bill lacks increased tax deductions for state and local taxes, which some Democrats from high-tax states have demanded as the price for their support. A spokesperson for Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., a leader of that group, did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
In the Senate, Democrats are using a special process that will let them pass the bill without reaching the 60 votes required for most legislation there. To use that, the chamber’s parliamentarian must verify that the bill doesn’t violate the chamber’s budget procedures, a review now underway.
Schumer and Manchin said leaders committed to revamp permitting procedures this fall to help infrastructure like pipelines and export facilities “be efficiently and responsibly built to deliver energy safely around the country and to our allies.”
Sierra Club Legislative Director Melinda Pierce said her group wanted to read the agreement’s details but was glad Biden and Schumer “remained resolute in finding a path to pass once-in-a-generation investments in our communities, our economy, and our future.”
Manchin just last week said he would only agree to far more limited legislation this month on prescription drugs and health care subsidies. He said he was open to considering a broader compromise on environment and tax issues after Congress returned from a summer recess in September, an offer that many Democrats considered dubious because of lawmakers’ abbreviated pre-election schedule.
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AP reporters Matthew Daly, Will Weissert, Kevin Freking and Seung Min Kim contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/manchin-says-he-has-health-energy-tax-deal-with-schumer/ | 2022-07-28T08:08:09Z |
MediaTek's latest Pentonic chipset combines industry-leading image enhancements with gaming optimizations for incredible streaming experiences
HSINCHU, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek today announced the Pentonic 700, a smart TV system-on-chip (SoC) with a powerful AI processing engine for premium 120Hz 4K TVs. With AI-powered picture quality enhancements, support for Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail, integrated 4K120 MEMC and TCON, and gaming optimizations, the Pentonic 700 lets global TV brands elevate the all-around viewing experience for consumers.
"MediaTek's Pentonic series brings more intelligence to smart TVs with a host of AI-powered picture quality enhancements," said Alex Chen, General Manager of the TV Business Unit at MediaTek. "Smart TV brands can count on Pentonic 700 to deliver incredible experiences whether consumers are watching videos or sports, gaming, or using their TV as a control center for their other smart devices."
The Pentonic 700's integrated AI processing unit (APU) supports MediaTek's AI-Super Resolution, AI-Picture Quality (AI-PQ) Scene Recognition and AI-PQ Object Recognition technologies for advanced edge smoothing and detail reconstruction. Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail further improves picture quality by improving the contrast in bright and dark spots for crisp, sharp imagery.
Smart TVs powered by the Pentonic 700 can display content from different sources on the TV screen with Picture-by-Picture (PBP) and Picture-in-Picture (PIP) support with PQ enhancement. At home, this technology allows users to stream different sporting events at the same time or video chat with friends and family while watching content together. In the office, these capabilities provide more video conferencing options and allow TVs to display different content streams at the same time.
While Pentonic 700 is designed for 120Hz smart TVs, the chipset also supports variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 144Hz to give brands the ability to customize TVs for gaming applications so players can enjoy games without screen tearing and stuttering. Other optimizations for gameplay include HDMI 2.1 Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) to minimize display lag and Dolby Atmos' technology for immersive sound.
The key specs of the MediaTek Pentonic 700 include:
- Resolution support up to 4K at 120Hz and capable of VRR up to 4K at 144Hz for gaming applications.
- Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail for improved detail with added texture and depth.
- HDR10+ Adaptive technology to offer optimal viewing experiences based on a room's lighting conditions.
- MediaTek's AI-PQ Scene Recognition 2.0 to automatically optimize picture quality settings.
- MediaTek's AI-PQ Object Recognition 2.5 to enhance the depth of view by applying different sharpness, contrast and color between the foreground and background.
- Built-in hardware video decoding engine supporting HEVC, AV1 and AVS3 standards, along with the latest VVC (H.266) standard, for broadcasters and streaming providers' latest requirements.
- MediaTek's AI-Super Resolution 2.0 for edge smoothing and detail reconstruction.
- Support for the latest voice assistant features and smart home device management.
The highly integrated design is extremely power-efficient and reduces bill of materials (BOM) costs, while speeding up time to market. Brands can also add on MediaTek's Filogic Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity solutions to bring 4K smart TVs ultra-fast, reliable connectivity with low latency for the best streaming and cloud gaming experiences.
The Pentonic 700 is slated to power mainstream 4K smart TVs as part of MediaTek's broader Pentonic chipset family. With the introduction of this newest chipset, the Pentonic series offers brands a full range of options for premium, high-end and mass market TVs to meet different market needs. Smart TVs powered by Pentonic 700 are expected to be released in Q4 2022.
For more information about MediaTek's Pentonic smart TV platforms, please visit: https://www.mediatek.com/products/smart-home/digital-tv
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454) is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables nearly 2 billion connected devices a year. We are a market leader in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT products. Our dedication to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas, including highly power-efficient mobile technologies, automotive solutions and a broad range of advanced multimedia products such as smartphones, tablets, digital televisions, 5G, Voice Assistant Devices (VAD) and wearables. MediaTek empowers and inspires people to expand their horizons and achieve their goals through smart technology, more easily and efficiently than ever before. We work with the brands you love to make great technology accessible to everyone, and it drives everything we do. Visit www.mediatek.com for more information.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. and REDMOND, Wash., April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinnafilm, a global leader in innovative video optimization solutions for television, film, and multimedia delivery and Support Partners, one of the leading integrators for professional media services, together announce a new collaboration to bring SMPTE 2110 compliant live video standards conversion to Microsoft Azure.
Cinnafilm proudly announces Tachyon Live, an evolution of their award-winning file-based standards conversion and playback optimization software solution. "The combination of image quality, speed, and scalability that Tachyon Live brings to live streaming is unlike anything else in the industry," says Cinnafilm CEO and founder Lance Maurer. "Collaborating with Support Partners and Microsoft to bring this amazing concept exclusively to Microsoft Azure will be a game-changer for how customers will deliver the highest possible quality video at scale. We are embarking on the concept of true 'Transformation in Transit.'" Tachyon Live will be deployed exclusively on Azure in late 2022.
Tachyon Live will include standards conversion such as PAL/NTSC frame rate and format conversions, high-quality deinterlacing, and up/down rescaling from SD through UHD. This revolutionary product will provide a true, faster than real time and fully motion-compensated processing option for live streams running through Azure. Tachyon's frame rate conversion engine can process the highest-quality conversions for UHD 59.97p to UHD 50p 45% faster than real time in existing Azure NVIDIA GPU-accelerated infrastructure, providing adequate headroom to avoid dropping frames.
Working closely with Cinnafilm, Support Partners will bring a full end-to-end solution for customers needing high-quality standards conversion in the cloud. "Customers need the image quality power that Tachyon Live can bring to bear for them," says Harry Grinling, CEO of Support Partners. "But they also need help getting their live video into the cloud safely to take advantage of what Cinnafilm offers. It is exciting that the technology evolution has reached a point that this is now possible." Leveraging their experience in the media industry, Microsoft Gold Partner, Support Partners, will package and deliver an accelerator that makes real-time, end-to-end live conversion in the cloud a reality on Azure.
Simon Crownshaw, Worldwide Strategy Director, Media and Entertainment, Microsoft, said, "Microsoft is pleased to be working with Cinnafilm and Support Partners to bring this to market on our platform. UHD live content pushes the boundaries of what network and hardware can deliver at scale in the cloud; it is critical for partners like these to help us focus the power of Microsoft Azure into solutions that are ready to meet and exceed the media industry's needs."
Demonstrations of Tachyon Live will be available later this year. For general information about this endeavor, Cinnafilm will be exhibiting at NAB in their own booth (#W3912) and meeting customers with Support Partners in the Microsoft booth (#W3017) from 24 – 27 April. Please book a time @ NAB to schedule a meeting.
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About Cinnafilm
Cinnafilm provides award-winning video and audio processing solutions and specializes in standards conversions, real-time transcode workflows, high-quality motion-based frame rate conversions, audio/video retiming, deinterlacing, denoising, and pristine playback optimization. Trusted by many of the world's premiere studios, streamers, networks, and their collective creative service suppliers, Cinnafilm's media conversion and transformation tools are essential business differentiators in the demanding field of hyper-quality media delivery. www.cinnafilm.com
About Support Partners
Support Partners, a Microsoft Gold Partner, help companies accelerate their transformation to the Microsoft Cloud, delivering an integrated, intelligent, sustainable platform, allowing our clients to make smarter, faster business decisions. Specializing in the content creation market, providing impartial, value for money advice from discovery, deployment, and training to long-term support. Support Partners, a fast-paced, disruptive technology partner, was created to embrace the media market's changing face, bringing together the synergy of the traditional content creation industry and transformational cloud space. www.support-partners.com
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DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — By this time next year, the university leaders who oversee the College Football Playoff want the next format for determining a champion settled.
Mississippi State President Mark Keenum, the chairman of the CFP Board of Managers, said Thursday the conference commissioners in charge of building the postseason system for the 2026 season and beyond will restart the task in the coming weeks.
“I’ve sent a note out to all my colleagues, the presidents and chancellors, to try to get us together sometime towards the end of the summer, hopefully by sometime before the end of August, just to continue the dialogue,” he said.
An attempt to expand the playoff from the current four-team format to 12 teams before the current 12-year contract with ESPN expires after the 2025 season fell apart last fall and was officially pronounced dead in February.
The CFP management committee, comprised of 10 FBS conference commissioners and Notre Dame’s athletic director, spent the final six months of 2021 trying to come to unanimous agreement on a 12-team plan — but never got there.
While the playoff will remain a four-team event for the next four seasons, the commissioners don’t have nearly that much time to figure out what is next. There is no playoff plan beyond 2025.
“So we’ve got to make some decisions,” Keenum said. “I’m hopeful … within the year. We had our last meeting last month in May, and I said my hope to my colleagues, no later than this time a year from now we’ll know what the future holds for college football as far as the championship. We’ll try to stick to that.”
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 all had objections with the 12-team plan that had been developed on a subcommittee of commissioners for more than two years.
“Whether or not that comes back and how this next cycle of conversation is approached, debated and decided remains to be seen,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said this week at the conference meetings. “We’re back to square one, it seems.”
Keenum said while the commissioners will again do the bulk of the work on the CFP format, the presidents could take a more active role in helping things along.
“I think we can hopefully smooth out some of the wrinkles that are there right now. And maybe go back to our respective commissioners and say, ‘Here’s what we talked about,’” Keenum said. “And maybe give a little bit further direction for them and helping them ultimately come back to us with a resolution.”
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BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LFST).
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their LifeStance investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) that the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing the Company's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) that LifeStance had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the Registration Statement and the Company had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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VALDOSTA, Ga., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salvus™ LLC announced today that Jennifer Pardieck, PhD has joined the company as Senior Scientist – Assay and Product Development. Pardieck's responsibilities include identifying and evaluating chemical and biological receptors for use in producing interferometric assays for diagnostics.
Pardieck comes to Salvus from Washington University, St. Louis, MO where she received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Prior to pursuing her doctorate, Pardieck worked as a Research Technologist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Jennifer, her husband and two daughters are relocating to Valdosta, GA, the home of Salvus and the CJB family of companies.
"We are excited to welcome Jennifer to the Salvus team," says Clinton Beeland, President and CEO, Salvus, LLC. "We recently began producing our version 1.1 commercial prototypes of the Salvus detection units and are deeply engaged in device and assay validation tests and trials. Jennifer will be intensely involved in these efforts as well as field and commercial trials that are ramping up. These are exciting times for the Salvus team, and we are thrilled to have Jennifer as a part of it."
For more information on Salvus detection technology go to salvusdetect.com. To learn more about collaboration opportunities with Salvus, call Ron Levin at 704-451-4749 or send an email to rlevin@salvusdetect.com.
About CJB and Salvus
Founded in 1997, the CJB family of companies – CJB Industries, Inc., CJB Applied Technologies, LLC, and Salvus LLC – serve the agricultural, life sciences and specialty chemical industries. The CJB companies provide independent contract chemical manufacturing, contract formulation development and detection technologies utilized by both small independent companies and global multi-nationals. CJB's focus on safety, quality, reliability, and ease of doing business is the cornerstone of lasting relationships across all industry sectors served. For more information, please visit our websites at cjbindustries.com, cjbappliedtech.com, and salvusdetect.com.
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(The Hill) – COVID-19 cases have risen in the U.S. to around 100,000 per day, and the real number could be as much as five times that, given many go unreported.
But the situation is far different from the early months of the pandemic. There are now vaccines and booster shots, and new treatments that dramatically cut the risk of the virus. So how much do cases alone still matter?
That question has prompted debate among experts, even as much of America goes on with their lives, despite the recent surge in cases.
How much concern high case numbers alone should prompt is “the trillion-dollar question,” said Bob Wachter, chair of the department of medicine at the University of California-San Francisco.
In the early days of the pandemic, dying of COVID-19 was a concern for him, but now, in an era of vaccines and treatments, “it doesn’t even cross my mind anymore,” he said.
But he noted there are other risks, including long COVID: symptoms like fatigue or difficulty concentrating that can linger for months.
“I think long COVID is pretty scary,” he said.
While cases have risen to around 100,000 reported per day, deaths have stayed flat, a testament to the power of vaccines and booster shots in preventing severe illness, as well as the Pfizer treatment pills Paxlovid, which cut the risk of hospitalization or death by around 90 percent.
Hospitalizations have risen, but only modestly, to around 27,000, one of the lowest points of the pandemic, according to a New York Times tracker.
Cases have now been “partially decoupled” from causing hospitalizations and deaths, said Preeti Malani, an infectious disease expert at the University of Michigan, such that hospitals are no longer overwhelmed.
“[Cases are] not without any consequence, but in terms of pressure on the health system, so far we’re not seeing that, which is really what drove all of this,” she said.
The behavior of much of America reflects a lessened concern about the risk of being infected. Restaurants and bars are packed. Many people do not wear masks even on airplanes or on the subway.
An Axios-Ipsos poll in May found just 36 percent of Americans said there was a significant risk of returning to their “normal pre-coronavirus life.”
In the Biden administration, health officials are still advising people to wear masks in areas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies as at “high” risk. But President Biden himself is talking about the virus far less than he did at the start of his administration, and is not making sustained calls for people to wear masks.
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha touted progress in defanging cases on Thursday.
“We see cases rising, nearly 100,000 cases a day, and yet we’re still seeing death numbers that are substantially, about 90 percent lower, than where they were when the president first took office,” he told reporters.
Some experts are pushing back on the deemphasis of case numbers, saying they still matter.
“The bunk that cases are not important is preposterous,” Eric Topol, professor of molecular medicine at Scripps Research, wrote last month. “They are infections that beget more cases, they beget Long Covid, they beget sickness, hospitalizations and deaths. They are also the underpinning of new variants.”
Even if one does not get severely ill oneself, more cases mean more chances for the virus to spread on to someone who is more vulnerable, like the elderly or immunocompromised.
While deaths are way down from their peak earlier in the pandemic, there are still around 300 people dying from the virus every day, a number that would have proved shocking in a pre-COVID world.
Leana Wen, a public health professor at George Washington University, recommended that people take a rapid test before visiting a more vulnerable person, as a safeguard that avoids more burdensome restrictions.
“Cases alone do not tell the whole story,” she said, adding, “As a policy matter we need to stop using the same comparisons we were in 2020 and 2021.”
There is still much that is unknown about long COVID, one of the biggest risks remaining for healthy, younger people who are vaccinated.
A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimated 10 to 30 percent of COVID-19 infections result in long covid symptoms, but there is no precise estimate.
Experts also urge people who have not gotten their booster shots, or not been vaccinated at all, to do so, given that many are more vulnerable to the virus if they are not up-to-date on their shots.
A new variant also always holds the risk of upending the current risk-benefit calculations. The virus has continued to evolve to spread more easily, and a future mutation could cause more severe illness or more greatly evade vaccines.
Pfizer and Moderna are working on updated vaccines to better target the omicron variant, but the Biden administration warns it will not have enough money to purchase those new vaccines for all Americans this fall unless Congress provides more funding. The funding request has been stalled for months, though, itself a sign of the reduced sense of urgency around the virus fight.
At least for now, though, while many people are getting COVID-19, fewer are getting extremely sick.
“It’s a very risky time if you don’t want to get COVID [at all],” Wachter said. “But a relatively less risky time if your goal is to not get severe COVID or die.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/covid-19-cases-are-on-the-rise-does-it-matter-anymore/ | 2022-06-05T18:05:02Z |
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Storable, the leading technology company for self storage operators, and The William Warren Group (WWG), a privately held entrepreneurial real estate company that operates the StorQuest® Self Storage family of brands, announced today that they have entered into a Facility Management Software Development Agreement in order to co-develop and support customized facility management software and related operating platform solutions for the benefit and continued growth of both businesses.
WWG, a technology and innovation leader in the industry, is one of the largest privately-held development, acquisition and property management companies in the self storage industry with more than 280 facilities in 22 states and 600 employees nationwide.
"Storable is at the forefront of the industry as tech innovators delivering comprehensive end-to-end capabilities and business solutions to help operators like us continue to innovate in real-time. Their storEDGE technology platform will allow us to seamlessly integrate our proprietary systems to achieve business results that matter to our organization. We are excited to collaborate with them to jointly accelerate innovation efforts that will benefit the industry." said Gary Sugarman, Chief Operating Officer, WWG.
Chuck Gordon, CEO of Storable said, "We could not be more excited about our groundbreaking new partnership with The William Warren Group. Our industry leading Facility Management Software will now serve as the system of record for one of the top self storage brands in the world in addition to 27,000 other storage facilities worldwide. This collaboration will enable both parties to accelerate innovation and ultimately drive technology forward for self storage as a whole."
The William Warren Group, Inc. (WWG) is a privately held, entrepreneurial self storage development, acquisition, property and asset management company based in Santa Monica, CA. Since inception in 1994, the company's focus has been on investments in major metro markets across the United States that offer significant cash flow, revenue growth through its Private Operator Advantage third party management program and long-term capital appreciation opportunities. To learn more, visit www.williamwarren.com.
StorQuest Self Storage, StorQuest Express and StorQuest Economy Storage are registered trademarks, and an owned and operated asset of WWG's national portfolio of self storage facilities. The StorQuest family of brands deliver best-in-class support, amenities and simple, easy-to-use technology - built on a foundation that is focused on a guest-centric service approach. To learn more visit: www.storquest.com.
Based in Austin, Texas, Storable is the world's leading provider of self-storage technology. The business exists to help storage operators do more using their fully-integrated suite of products. Offering management software, websites, access control, insurance, payment processing and the internet's largest marketplace for renting self-storage units, Storable products power the storage industry. Backed by decades of experience leading innovation, the Storable family of companies includes: SiteLink, storEDGE and Easy Storage Solutions among others. With a fully distributed workforce, Storable is proud to serve more than 37,00 facilities with at least one of their products and more than 27,000 facilities with their system of record software. To learn more visit www.storable.com.
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ING Capital LLC ("ING") led a $350 million syndicated financing on behalf of Auramet Trading and Auramet International (collectively, "Auramet"), a precious metals merchant. ING acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner and Administrative Agent on a well oversubscribed deal, which closed on July 22, 2022. With support from the lenders, the facility has increased over the past year, from a facility of $300 million.
Today's facility closed with the addition of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to the syndicate. The lending group also included previous participants Rabobank, acting as Lead Arranger, as well as HSBC Bank USA N.A., Macquarie Bank Limited, CIBC Bank USA and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
"As our business grows, we continue to get excellent support from our lending group whom we view as partners in our business rather than just lenders," said Mark Edelstein, CFO of Auramet. "We are grateful that ING has once again arranged such a comprehensive group of financial institutions experienced in commodities."
ING and Auramet have a long-standing relationship, with ING acting as Lead Arranger for several previous syndicated facilities.
"This is a unique moment in time for commodity markets. Elevated prices and market volatility require risk management acumen and even greater access to sufficient liquidity. Auramet has a long, positive track record in managing both, and this increased credit facility will ensure they can appropriately fund their continued growth," said Matthew Rosetti, Managing Director and Head of Commodity Finance North America at ING.
About ING
ING Capital LLC is a financial services firm offering a full array of wholesale financial lending products and advisory services to its corporate and institutional clients. ING Capital LLC is an indirect U.S. subsidiary of ING Bank NV, part of ING Groep NV (NYSE: ING), a global financial institution with a strong European base. The purpose of ING Bank is empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. ING Bank's more than 53,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries. Please note that neither ING Groep NV nor ING Bank NV have a banking license in the U.S. and are therefore not permitted to conduct banking activities in the U.S.
About Auramet
Auramet is a global physical precious metals merchant with $23 billion in annual revenues providing a full range of services to all participants in the precious metals chain, from extraction and production to manufacturing and consumption. Auramet is a private company established in 2004 by a cadre of seasoned industry professionals who have assembled a global team of industry specialists with over 350 years combined industry experience. Their business is comprised of three main activities: physical metals trading, metals merchant banking (including being an active lender and running a fund management affiliate) and advisory. The company has built a consistently successful and prominent franchise in the metals space on the back of an experienced management team that has proven to be innovative and capable of delivering the highest quality service to participants in the sector. Auramet is also proud to recently be awarded a Silver Medal (87th percentile) for its ESG commitment by Ecovadis, the world's largest and most trusted provider of ESG ratings with a network of more than 90,000 rated companies.
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Police: 3 men arrested for scamming 90-year-old woman out of nearly $120,000
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) - Police in Atlanta are investigating a situation where a woman allegedly lost $118,000 to three men who took advantage of her.
WGCL reports that the 90-year-old woman hired 39-year-old Robert John Criswell, 28-year-old Kyle Dewayne Dover and 23-year-old Hunter Chase Hammitt to complete some tree work and other things.
According to authorities, the woman said she met the men while they were working for a local tree company. However, they were working on their own during the commission of the crimes.
The Floyd County Police Department said the trio was arrested on Wednesday at a campsite, about 10 miles away from the victim’s home.
Police said the woman wrote 33 checks to the three men between December 2021 and April 2022 for various amounts. The men would reportedly follow her to the bank to collect cash.
Floyd County police said some tree work was completed, but the trees were still on the woman’s property, along with small brush piles. Shutters that were intended to be hung were barely attached and hanging by one screw in some cases.
According to police, Criswell and Dover are being charged with exploitation of the elderly and theft by deception, while being held on a $15,000 bond. Hammitt is being held on no bond on charges of exploitation of the elderly, theft by deception and probation violation.
According to Floyd County police, scams of this nature are not uncommon. Fraudsters often exaggerate the damage that needs to be repaired and embellish their skill level to give hope to victims who might only need small repairs. The scammers often drive away with small fortunes in return for little or no work.
The Floyd County Police Department encourages families and neighbors to check in with older relatives to ensure they are not being swindled.
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With flags a-flying, tired kids taking a warm-up break from the downtown Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and city of Albany employees getting the city’s fireworks display ready for launch, it was a pretty quiet Independence Day celebration in Albany on Monday. Of course, that quiet was the calm before the big boom of the evening fireworks display.
With flags a-flying, tired kids taking a warm-up break from the downtown Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and city of Albany employees getting the city's fireworks display ready for launch, it was a pretty quiet Independence Day celebration in Albany Monday. Of course, that quiet was the calm before the big boom of the evening fireworks display.
With flags a-flying, tired kids taking a warm-up break from the downtown Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and city of Albany employees getting the city's fireworks display ready for launch, it was a pretty quiet Independence Day celebration in Albany Monday. Of course, that quiet was the calm before the big boom of the evening fireworks display.
With flags a-flying, tired kids taking a warm-up break from the downtown Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and city of Albany employees getting the city's fireworks display ready for launch, it was a pretty quiet Independence Day celebration in Albany Monday. Of course, that quiet was the calm before the big boom of the evening fireworks display.
With flags a-flying, tired kids taking a warm-up break from the downtown Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and city of Albany employees getting the city’s fireworks display ready for launch, it was a pretty quiet Independence Day celebration in Albany on Monday. Of course, that quiet was the calm before the big boom of the evening fireworks display.
With flags a-flying, tired kids taking a warm-up break from the downtown Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and city of Albany employees getting the city's fireworks display ready for launch, it was a pretty quiet Independence Day celebration in Albany Monday. Of course, that quiet was the calm before the big boom of the evening fireworks display.
With flags a-flying, tired kids taking a warm-up break from the downtown Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and city of Albany employees getting the city's fireworks display ready for launch, it was a pretty quiet Independence Day celebration in Albany Monday. Of course, that quiet was the calm before the big boom of the evening fireworks display.
With flags a-flying, tired kids taking a warm-up break from the downtown Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and city of Albany employees getting the city's fireworks display ready for launch, it was a pretty quiet Independence Day celebration in Albany Monday. Of course, that quiet was the calm before the big boom of the evening fireworks display.
ALBANY -- With flags a-flying, tired kids taking a warm-up break from the downtown Riverfront Park Splash Pad, and city of Albany employees getting the city's fireworks display ready for launch, it was a pretty quiet Independence Day celebration in Albany Monday. Of course, that quiet was the calm before the big boom of the evening fireworks display.
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North Korea test-fires missile amid signs of nuclear test
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, extending a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations this year that U.S. and South Korean officials say may culminate with a nuclear test explosion.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t immediately say where the weapon was fired from or how far it flew.
The launch came a day after the U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan concluded a three-day naval drill with South Korea in the Philippine Sea, apparently their first drill involving a carrier since November 2017, as the countries move to upgrade their defense exercises in the face of growing North Korean threats.
The launch was North Korea’s 18th round of missile tests in 2022 alone — a streak that has included the country’s first demonstrations of intercontinental ballistic missiles in nearly five years — as it continues to exploit a favorable environment to push forward weapons development with the U.N. Security Council divided over Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Experts say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s brinkmanship is aimed at forcing the United States to accept the idea of the North as a nuclear power and negotiating economic and security concessions from a position of strength.
South Korean and U.S. officials say there are signs that North Korea is also pressing ahead with preparations at its nuclear testing ground in the northeastern town of Punggye-ri. The North’s next nuclear test would be its seventh since 2006 and the first since September 2017, when it claimed to have detonated a thermonuclear bomb to fit on its ICBMs.
On Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden’s special envoy for North Korea, Sung Kim, said Washington is “preparing for all contingencies” in close coordination with its Asian allies as he participated in a trilateral meeting in Seoul with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts over the nuclear standoff with North Korea.
Nuclear negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang have stalled since 2019 over disagreements in exchanging the release of crippling U.S.-led sanctions against North Korea and the North’s disarmament steps.
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NOV03 Met Both Primary Endpoints for Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease
VAUGHAN, ON and LAVAL, QC and HEIDELBERG, Germany, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health"), and Novaliq GmbH, a biopharmaceutical company focusing on first- and best-in-class ocular therapeutics, today announced that data from the first pivotal Phase 3 trial (GOBI) of NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane), which is being investigated as a first-in-class eye drop with a novel mechanism of action to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), was presented yesterday as part of a podium presentation on April 24, 2022, at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
"The data show that NOV03 met both primary endpoints of total Corneal Fluorescein Staining, a measure that assesses damage to the eye, and visual analogue scale dryness score at day 57," said Joseph Tauber, M.D., founder of Tauber Eye Center in Kansas City, Mo., and leading NOV03 trial investigator. "The fact that NOV03 met both primary endpoints in a single study, which is a rare event in clinical trials in dry eye disease, reinforces its potential as a treatment for addressing both the signs and symptoms of the disease. The unique mechanism of action makes NOV03 an exciting investigational treatment for the signs and symptoms of dry eye."
DED is one of the most common ocular surface disorders, causing discomfort for millions of Americans. MGD is a major cause of the development and progression of evaporative DED, which is caused by a deficient tear film lipid layer that leads to increased tear evaporation.1,2
"There is currently no pharmaceutical therapy in the United States approved for the treatment of dry eye disease associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction, and these data support NOV03 as a potential first-in-class option for the treatment of dry eye disease associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction," said Joseph C. Papa, chairman and CEO, Bausch Health. "We intend to submit for approval during the second quarter of 2022."
The data from the Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, hypotonic saline-controlled, double masked GOBI study was based on results from 597 participants ages 18 years and older who were randomized to either receive treatment with NOV03 four times daily or hyptonic saline solution four times daily (n=303 NOV03; n=294 saline). The key points of the study include:
- On day 57, change from baseline in total Corneal Fluorescein Staining (tCFS) was statistically significant in the NOV03 arm compared to the control saline group (-2.0 [2.6] vs. -1.0 [2.7]) (P<0.001) (primary endpoint).
- Additionally on day 57, eye dryness VAS score was statistically significantly improved in the NOV03 arm compared to control group (-27.4 [27.9] vs. -19.7 [26.6]) (P<0.001) (primary endpoint).
- tCFS and eye dryness VAS score was also statistically significant at day 15 (secondary endpoint).
In the study, NOV03 was well tolerated with few subjects experiencing ocular adverse events (AE) (8.3% NOV03 group, 5.1% control group). Blurred vision, mostly mild and transient, was the only AE that occurred in a higher proportion of subjects treated with NOV03 versus control (3.0% vs 0.3%).
"With its novel mode of action, NOV03 is specifically designed to alleviate the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease associated with Meibomian gland dysfunction, and if approved, has the potential to address an unmet medical need," said Christian Roesky, Ph.D., CEO, Novaliq. "We look forward to our continued collaboration with Bausch Health and Bausch + Lomb as we work together to potentially bring this novel treatment option to patients in the United States."
About NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane) Ophthalmic Solution
NOV03 is an investigational, proprietary, water-free, single-component preservative-free eye drop.3 In 2019, Bausch Health and Bausch + Lomb acquired an exclusive license for the commercialization and development of NOV03 in the United States and Canada. In addition to the GOBI trial, positive topline data was announced from the second Phase 3 study (MOJAVE) in September 2021. Additional data from MOJAVE will be shared later this year during a future medical congress and scientific publication.
About Novaliq
Novaliq is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development and commercialization of first- and best-in-class ocular therapeutics based on EyeSol®, the worldwide first water-free technology. Novaliq offers an industry-leading portfolio addressing today's unmet medical needs of millions of patients with eye diseases. Novaliq GmbH is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany and Novaliq Inc. has an office in Cambridge, MA, USA. The long-term shareholder is dievini Hopp BioTech holding GmbH & Co. KG, an active investor in Life and Health Sciences companies. More on www.novaliq.com.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies, Inc., is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
About Bausch Health
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of pharmaceutical, medical device and over-the-counter products, primarily in the therapeutic areas of eye health, gastroenterology and dermatology. We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. For more information, visit www.bauschhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Bausch Health's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and detailed from time to time in Bausch Health's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the fear of that pandemic and its potential effects, the severity, duration and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on Bausch Health, including but not limited to its project development timelines, launches and costs (which may increase). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch Health undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
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References
- Leonardi A, Modugno RL, Salami E. Allergy and Dry Eye Disease. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2021 Feb 5:1-9. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2020.1841804. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33544639. Available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33544639/. Accessed 3/23/22.
- Findlay Q, Reid K. Dry eye disease: when to treat and when to refer. Aust Prescr. 2018;41(5):160-163. doi:10.18773/austprescr.2018.048. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6202299/. Accessed 3/23/22.
- In December 2019, Bausch Health acquired the rights from Novaliq GmbH to pursue development and commercialization of NOV03 for DED and combination products based on NOV03 in additional ophthalmic indications in the United States and Canada.
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Company is constructing a new commercial manufacturing facility and anticipates expanding its workforce to support the launch of its comprehensive patient management platform for heart failure
LISLE, Ill., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Endotronix, Inc., a digital health and medical technology company dedicated to advancing the treatment of heart failure (HF), today announced plans to relocate and expand their headquarters in Naperville, Illinois to support the full U.S. commercial launch of its Cordella™ Heart Failure System and Pulmonary Artery (PA) Sensor, pending pre-market approval (PMA) of the sensor by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The new building will significantly increase Endotronix's manufacturing and operating capacity, allowing for a 30% workforce expansion as well as continued growth opportunities in the years to come. In addition to the U.S. office, Endotronix will maintain their European office in Ireland.
"This is an exciting time for Endotronix. As we approach full enrollment in our PROACTIVE-HF clinical trial, we are looking ahead toward scaling our manufacturing and operations in anticipation of commercialization of our proactive digital heart failure system," stated Harry Rowland, CEO of Endotronix. "Naperville offers an ideal location to plant our roots, offering a skilled workforce, affordable quality of life for our employees, desirable proximity to Chicago, and strong sense of community."
Headquartered in the Chicago-land area since 2013, Endotronix recently signed a lease for an 80,000+ square feet facility that will more than double their current footprint. The new facility is located in the HUB 1415 building (1415 Diehl Road, Naperville, IL) and is currently undergoing custom enhancements to include a state-of-the-art cleanroom, manufacturing, quality, and administrative space. The first phase of construction is scheduled to be completed in early 2023 with hybrid workspace specifically designed to accommodate a flexible workforce. The company is represented by Newmark.
"It's a pleasure to welcome Endotronix to Naperville," said Steve Chirico, Mayor of Naperville. "As a fiscally-sound, business-friendly community that provides an unparalleled quality of life to its residents, we are a premier destination for growing companies like Endotronix. We look forward to being the home of their expanded commercial manufacturing and operations."
The safety and efficacy of the company's novel Cordella PA Sensor is currently being studied in a global investigational device exemption (IDE) clinical trial called PROACTIVE-HF that is on track to complete enrollment in the coming months. In addition, the company recently announced positive clinical data for the Cordella Sensor from the European SIRONA 2 clinical trial that was presented at the European Society of Cardiology's Heart Failure Association (HFA) in May.
Endotronix, Inc., a medical technology company, delivers an integrated platform that provides comprehensive, reimbursable health management innovations for patients suffering from advanced heart failure. Their solution, the Cordella™ Heart Failure System, includes a cloud-based disease management data system and at home hemodynamic management with a breakthrough implantable wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for early detection of worsening heart failure. Learn more at www.endotronix.com.
The Cordella System, without the sensor, is available for commercial use in the U.S. and E.U. and is currently in cardiology centers across the U.S. The Cordella PA Sensor is currently under clinical investigation and is not currently available for commercial use in any geography.
This press release may contain predictions, estimates or other information that might be considered forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — FIFA announced the host cities for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, June 16.
In the afternoon host city announcement, it was revealed that two Texas cities, Dallas and Houston have been picked as the host cities for the World Cup in 2026.
The two Lone Star State cities are a part of the central region one of three regions for the 2026 World Cup across North America.
Here’s a list of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup:
- West
- Vancouver
- Seattle
- San Francisco/Bay Area
- Los Angeles
- Guadalajara
- East
- Kansas City
- Dallas
- Atlanta
- Houston
- Monterey
- Mexico City | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-picked-as-host-city-for-2026-fifa-world-cup/ | 2022-06-16T22:19:40Z |
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BMW M is developing its first standalone model since the iconic M1 supercar launched four decades ago. This time around it will be an SUV, a model to be called the XM, which BMW previewed last year by the striking Concept XM.
We’ve spotted camouflaged prototypes testing in the wild. Now, leaked images likely provide a first clear look at the design of the production XM, which is due out later this year, likely as a 2023 model.
A member of iX Forums posted the images, which are alleged to be patent drawings for the XM that BMW filed with Japan’s intellectual property office in August. They show a design clearly influenced by the Concept XM, but more importantly they match up with a leaked photo of the production XM that surfaced in May.
Fans of concept car styling will be pleased that most of the Concept XM’s details are present, though critics will be disappointed. The huge kidney grilles, split headlights, and stacked tailpipes are all there, as well as a charging door on the driver’s side front fender.
The XM powertrain will be a plug-in hybrid system utilizing a newly developed twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 as the internal-combustion component. Combined output will be in the vicinity of 750 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque, which will make the XM the most powerful BMW road car to date. If the engineers go with BMW’s existing plug-in hybrid design, a single electric motor will be sandwiched between the V-8 and the transmission.
Though it’s yet to be confirmed, a tamer version of the plug-in hybrid setup could be offered in a base XM, with the 750-hp version reserved for something like an XM Competition model.
The XM is closely related to BMW’s X7 SUV, though it will stick to two-row seating, possibly with an option for two bucket seats in the second row.
Production of the XM will take place at BMW Group’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the starting price is expected to exceed $100,000.
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- Review: 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport hyperactivates the hypercar experience | https://cw33.com/automotive/internet-brands/bmw-xm-super-suv-likely-revealed-in-patent-drawings/ | 2022-09-01T19:09:58Z |
GoDigital Media Group Acquires NGL Collective Co-founded by John Leguizamo with Backing from MEP Capital
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDigital Media Group ("GoDigital"), a global media and technology conglomerate focused on community, content, and commerce, announced today the acquisition of NGL Collective with the backing of MEP Capital, a media and entertainment-focused investment firm.
As part of the acquisition, NGL Collective ("NGL"), the U.S.' leading New Generation Latinx digital-first media and entertainment company co-founded by actor and activist John Leguizamo and industry leader David Chitel is merging with GoDigital's mitú, a leading digital media publisher dedicated to inspiring, representing, and super-serving U.S. Latinos. The new entity will retain the name of NGL Collective, becoming the largest 100% Latino-focused digital-first Latinx media powerhouse in the country helping advertisers connect with this coveted audience regardless of age or language preference. NGL will cater to a vast network of Latinx creative and media partners, reaching U.S. Latinx communities via an array of social media and editorial sites, in-person and virtual community events, and published research.
"Latinx media consumption is exploding. NGL's expertise in Latinx media solutions and our shared commitment to culturally relevant creativity makes it a great addition to GoDigital's portfolio," said Jason Peterson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GoDigital Media Group. "This acquisition cements our foothold in the U.S. Latino media space."
NGL's premium Latino video offerings on web, mobile, social, and connected television and #1 comScore ranking, coupled with mitú's community of more than 13 million social followers and web visitors, will provide an unmatched video-driven experience for consumers and advertisers.
"Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the U.S., accounting for 11% of the buying power, and yet their contribution is consistently excluded in media and entertainment," said John Leguizamo, Co-founder and Partner of NGL Collective. "With NGL Collective and mitú's shared commitment to amplifying the voices of the Latinx community, our platforms and reach will expand. We will create more opportunities for Latinos in front of and behind the camera to speak directly to our community and influence how America sees us and how we see ourselves."
With the combined market presence of mitú brands, comprising wearemitú, somosmitú, FIERCE, crema, and Things That Matter, and NGL brands, consisting of Latina Moms, Hispanic Kitchen, and Hispanicize, the new NGL community will constitute the largest gathering of Latinx influencers, content creators, entrepreneurs, trendsetters, and media and entertainment innovators in the world. NGL's in-house Emmy®-nominated production team will also join forces with mitú's social content and brand studio team, which operates mitú Studios, a 14,000 square foot studio in Eastside Los Angeles.
"For ten years, mitú has built its legacy through creating communities and ensuring Latino voices are heard. Joining forces with NGL enables mitú to continue to build brands, cultural content and experiences that resonate with and represent the diverse U.S. Latino community," said Vanessa Vigil, Chief Brand Officer, NGL Collective. "It's exciting to bring these companies together in a shared mission, with complementary solutions, and be part of leading mitú and NGL brands into the next decade."
NGL will be helmed by current Chief Executive Officer and Founder David Chitel, with the creative support of Partner John Leguizamo. Vanessa Vigil will be elevated from General Manager of mitú to Chief Brand Officer of NGL. Ben Leff, NGL's Chief Operating Officer, Ben DeJesus, President of NGL Studios, and Joe Bernard, NGL's Chief Revenue Officer, will remain in the same capacities. Stephen Brooks, President of mitú and Latido Networks, will oversee the integration of the two companies, focusing on strengthening GoDigital's investments in Latinx media.
"This unprecedented business combination solidifies our mission of being the #1 New Generation Latinx digital-first media and entertainment company in the U.S.," concluded David Chitel, Chief Executive Officer of NGL Collective. "The power and influence of U.S. Latinos merits a company like NGL exclusively focused on connecting advertisers with our coveted audience in-language, in-culture and in-context. The depth of our newly expanded offering inclusive of mitú makes us far and away the leader in our space."
Kroll Securities, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to NGL Collective in connection with the transaction. Frost Miller LLP served as legal counsel to NGL and Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP served as legal counsel to GoDigital. GoDigital's transaction progress was coordinated by Zeevo Group LLC.
NGL Collective
NGL Collective ("NGL") is the U.S.' leading independent Latinx media and entertainment solutions company connecting advertisers with the Latinx audience in-language, in-culture and in-context. Decades before it was cool, understood or even acceptable to talk about the NGL (New Generation Latinx) majority that is driving growth in America, NGL Collective was dedicated to modernizing the way advertisers reach and engage Latinx. As the group who coined the term "New Generation Latinx," we know NGLs best and help advertisers connect with them through our end-to-end offerings, spanning NGL Media, NGL Studios, NGL Social, NGL Virtual and NGL Solutions. www.nglcollective.com
About MEP Capital
MEP Capital ("MEP") is an investment firm focused on opportunities in the media and entertainment industries, providing support to the creative community. Across digital media, music, film & television, gaming, live events, and digital media, MEP partners with leading industry operators to finance projects, acquire assets, and invest in businesses. We invest through long-term oriented funds, with committed capital from institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. www.mepcap.com
About mitú
mitú is a leading digital media company dedicated to inspiring, representing and super-serving U.S. Latinos. As a platform built for Latinos by Latinos, mitú is committed to representing both the collective and unique experiences of the 200% generation - 100% American and 100% Latino - through their multiple touch points in video, editorial, social, media, and research. www.wearemitu.com
About GoDigital Media Group
GoDigital Media Group ("GoDigital") is a diversified multinational conglomerate focused on technology-enabled and vertically integrated IP rights management through its operating subsidiaries. GoDigital is focused on the synergy of content, community, and commerce across music, video networks, and brands. www.godigitalmg.com
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Stark County real estate transfers Jun 25-July 1
Alliance
Ace & G Properties Ltd from Admonius John J Revliv Trust, 2245 Miller Ave, $50,000.
Ace & G Properties Ltd from Admonius John J Revliv Trust, 2306 Miller Ave, $60,000.
Ace & G Properties Ltd from Admonius John J Trustee / John J Admoniu, 2234 Miller Ave, $55,000.
Balderson Brock & Soma Sarah from Tactical Somed LLC, 2135 Sunray Cir, $270,000.
Carpenter Kendra A from Walp Ellen Michaela, 635 S Haines Ave, $124,500.
Castillo Ruiz Amanda Elena & from Blasiman Ronald E &Lynette K, 256 N Mechanic Ave, $49,900.
Delphi Properties Ltd from Black Angel L, 38 W Washington St, $40,000.
Ellis Brittany G from Kennedy Shannon, 646 Wright Ave, $134,000.
Greater Northeast Ohio Investments from Westview Propertiesltd, 1360 S Arch Ave, $180,000.
Greater Northeast Ohio Investments from Westview Propertiesltd, parcel 101421 Arch Ave S, $180,000.
Heggy’s Alliance & Salem Gen 3 LLC from Steer Properties LLC, 1432 W State St, $92,500.
Kirk Samuel Glenn & Robinson Erica Lynne from Hays Jay W, 1052 Parkside Dr, $163,000.
Martin Ashiie T from Kale Gregory M & Brenda S, 1469 Robinwood Rd, $339,930.
Molesky Anthony from Creative Creations Remolding LLC, 440 Franklin Ave, $114,500.
Ross Joshua & Morgan from Gibben Allison Marie & Shirey Samuel, 1501 Grace St, $80,000.
Swain Michael D & Cassie from Soltys Mary E & Elizabeth A & Ailes Joel, 2541 Ridgewood Ave, $230,000.
Vicars Nancy from Criss Dennis A & Patricia R, 2129 Blenheim Ave, $161,000.
Walter Terry Lee Jr & Amanda E from Justice Kenneth R Jr & Tiffany M, 1063 W Ely St, $85,000.
Winters Jamesina from Graham Kathy, 823 E Grant St, $32,400.
Your Forever Home LLC from J Hagan Enterprises LLC, 840 N Union Ave, $5,000.
Bethlehem Township
Bailey Evelynn & Weyer Mackenzie &Melany from Graneto Adam J, parcel 1100917 Uganda Pkwy, $4,000.
Frantz Mollie J from Big D Real Estate LLC & Pietro Enrico A, parcel 10015074 Dolphin St SW, $99,500.
Hendrickson Lawrence from Patterson Shane, parcel 1100373 Safari Trl, $3,000.
Miller Kristina from Winkhart Patricia A, 36 Ohio St SW, $60,000.
Truex Donald & Tina from Salomone Melissa, parcel 1100182 Crocodile CV, $32,000.
Williams Thomas from Awi Inc, parcel 10015174 Biery St SW, $70,000.
Winkhart Patricia A from Trailhead Canoe Livery, 36 Ohio St SW, $40,000.
Yoder Woodlands Ltd from Leeman Barbara Regula & Blackson Pamela, parcel 1003177 Erie Ave SW, $469,700.
Canal Fulton
Badger Sean A & Debra K from Schultz Real Estate Holdings LLC, 463 Dakota St, $165,000.
Kittle Sheldon Scott & Rossi Julieta from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 3009 Bonita Cir SE, $285,610.
Puffer Thomas J & Deborah A from Knotts Kevin J & Knotts Kenneth J Co Tru, 573 Ericsson Dr, $285,000.
Shuckert James R II & Christina M from Hatfield Michael D & Deanna N, 127 Sugar St, $140,000.
Snicer George from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 3012 Bonita Cir SE, $266,390.
Sparks Jerry & Shelia from Sparks Kristen A, 472 Stonewood St, $130,000.
Canton
Adkins David from Laisure James A Jr & Tracy L, 1633 25th St NE, $95,000.
Ames Matthew A from Mitchell Paul George & Jonathan George, 346 Montrose Ave NW, $155,000.
Bay Street Homes LLC from Dreaming Tree Investments LLC, 1421 24th St NW, $134,901.
Briggs Brian T & Erin B from Weber Jacob R & Sumor Amy, 511 19th St NW, $115,000.
Broderick Street Homes LLC from Mariol Meredith, 510 Case PL NW, $116,000.
Bulgrin Donald from Galati Paul J, 1624 Henry Ave SW, $23,500.
Corrilla Maria Rosenda Aka Carrillo from Hernandez Domingo Maldonado, 1812 Ohio Ave NE, $41,000.
Dale & Dale Properties LLC from Plott Elaine Renee, 240 Arlington Ave SW, $30,000.
Davidson Sean M from Swinea Patterson Brenda K, 2611 3rd St NE, $25,000.
Davis Eugene C from Summit Real Properties LLC, 3416 Lesh St NE, $71,500.
Dhanwin Properties LLC from Deville Developments LLC, 3232 Cleveland Ave NW, $1,030,000.
Dietz Arthur from Weaver Jason L & Samantha J, 3404 Belmont PL SW, $106,000.
Dietz Arthur from Weaver Jason L & Samantha J, parcel 214474 Linwood Ave SW, $106,000.
Eichel Penny D from Katich Frank R, 1621 20th St NE, $78,000.
Ekingen Mustafa from Hinton Capital Investments, 1204 Ridge Rd NW, $77,440.
Gearheart Tracy from Everly Michael J Sr, 435 Gobel Ave NE, $4,500.
Geniatakis Peter G & Alexandra from Tscholl Barbara L & Kirschner John M &, 4602 Kingsrow Ave NW, $375,000.
Gliatta Nick & Regina from Lohmeyer Freddie L, 1210 Glendale PL NE, $31,500.
Harding Neal D from Ghinder Tom, 1515 37th St NW, $148,500.
Heller Vickie A from Schlabach Chris D, 1117 Columbus Ave NW, $90,500.
Hissner Steven J from Howard Bertha, 1516 20th St NE, $33,770.
Isles Ashley N from Praxis Properties LLC, 3609 Edgefield Ave NW, $110,000.
J Gorman Enterprises LLC from Nuske Mary K, 2300 Midway Ave NE, $70,000.
J&J Home Renovation LLC from Harris Marvin, 1328 Spring Ave NE, $50,000.
Keller Tawnya L from Hall Whitney Renee, 3715 Fairmount BLVD NE, $62,000.
Macli Cynthia L & Elizabeth A from Loudon Daryl W, 3039 9th St SW, $72,000.
Maddocks Properties LLC from Reddick Jeffery L &Christy K, 2634 Gilbert Ave NE, $60,000.
May Chase E from Thompson Robert, 1521 24th St NE, $128,000.
Miller Kourtney & Jensen Isaiah from Ricker Larry A, 720 23rd St NW, $109,000.
Neresian Richard Carnig & Rose from KS Yoak Enterprises LLC, 609 Rosemont CT NW, $130,000.
Oz Realty LLC from A S Mcgrim Homes Inc, 1309 6th St NE, $14,000.
Pascual Miguel Andres from Kasapis Properties, 814 Gilmore Ave NW, $15,000.
Patterson Michael N from Archibald Robert G Jr, 1905 Frazer Ave NW, $103,000.
PNG Real Estate Ltd from Northwest Canton Properties LLC, 1125 Cleveland Ave NW, $250,000.
Premier Homes Inc from Cim REO 2021-NR1 LLC, 122 Bellflower Ave NW, $80,100.
Premier Homes Inc from Northeast Canton Properties LLC, 2515 17th St NE, $40,000.
Premier Homes Inc from Southwest Canton Properties LLC, 1346 Henry Ave SW, $30,000.
Principled Property Investors LLC from Coberly Michael, 1310 Ray PL NW, $41,000.
Profitech Co Limited from Arch Stone Development LLC, 1514 42nd St NW, $79,300.
Puatu Aleczandra Louise Leron from Neo Home Buyers Inc, 3031 Gilbert Ave NE, $130,000.
Puatu Aleczandra Louise Leron from Neo Home Buyers Inc, parcel 300667 Fletcher Ave NE, $130,000.
Quinones Leyla Pellicier Aka Pellicier from Monnot Rose Anne Trustee of the Rose Ann, 1513 Trinity PL NW, $57,100.
Red Oak Partners LLC from PJT Point West LLC, 315 Tuscarawas St W, $247,720.
Rjra Properties LLC from Bushway Kathy Trustee, 300 Walnut Ave NE, $80,000.
Seery Teddy Jr from Edinger Daniel H, 1130 Concord Ave SW, $33,000.
Street Troy Evanda & Brady Tara Ann from Aperta Properties LLC, 309 Harter Ave NW, $150,000.
Strzyzynski Andrew J & Reed Teresa M from Plumley Pamela M, 1610 Royal Ave NE, $49,000.
Taylor Teresa from Anello Anthony & Bellinski Sheryl L, 2104 25th St NE, $107,000.
Top Notch Real Estate Investments LLC from Trussel Carl & Lucinda, 1502 Shriver Ave NE, $31,300.
Top Notch Real Estate Investments LLC from Trussel Lucinda & Carl D Jr, 530 Rosemont CT NW, $12,800.
Vanmeter Kerri from Zernechel Judson R & Rebecca E, 706 22nd St NW, $140,000.
Velasquez Eucebio & Lopez Ana S Brand from Fakelis Kostadinos, 718 12th St NW, $69,500.
West Thomas from Collier Robert, 2045 3rd St SE, $18,000.
Zeus Equities LLC from Burgess Ronald W, 628 Garfield Ave SW, $30,250.
Canton Township
Anderson Benjamin & Arielle from Boboskie Nicholaus A & Forte Sarah A, parcel 1308520 Mill St SW, $25,000.
Angle Leslie Dwain & Debra J from Schatzel Beverly Trustee, 5480 Keiffer Ave SW, $268,500.
Bondoni Amber L & Steven S from Mowery Lori Kay & Kenneth Eugene III, 4902 Clardell Ave SW, $255,000.
Kling Charles from Adams Properties of Stark Co Ltd, 517 34th St SE, $150,000.
Milbrodt Jared from Sparks Samantha, 2812 Cleveland Ave SW Lot A1, $1,000.
Muhammad Rasheed A from Burckhart Shelby B, 3036 Patton PL NW, $127,000.
Tan Kristopher Mateo & Melissa Marie from Fricker Properties LLC, 1239 S Park Ave NW, $130,000.
Jackson Township
Beck Christopher J & Rebecca H from Manne Mahesh B & Mohana v Alapati, 8648 Ashmede Court Cir NW, $615,000.
Becker Christopher A & Katelyn E from Wenning Gary P & Jennifer D, 7098 Andiron Cir NW, $299,900.
Brandenburg Madeline Luella from Campbell Matthew, 4631 Crystal Lake Ave NW, $135,000.
Braun David Lee & Dana Rae from Miller Jake & Kristie M, 9390 Paulding St NW, $355,000.
Camilletti Kylene M & Michalowicz Gregor from Iqbal Amir & Aneela, 5858 Kingsboro Cir NW, $530,000.
CBH Investments LLC from St Marks Methodist Church, 6587 Palmer Dr NW, $276,000.
CBH Investments LLC from St Marks Methodist Church, 6643 Palmer Dr NW, $276,000.
Chastek Jonathan M from Ferrante Bernard B & Mary P, 2783 Brighton Cir NW, $290,000.
Clark Alex Scott & Sanchez Montoya Clark from Pease Jeffrey, 6757 Oakcrest Ave NW, $199,900.
Copsey Jonathan F & Emily A from Harrison Jeffrey C, 9471 Rivercrest St NW, $350,000.
Depalo Renee from Weigand G Todd & Anne M, 9505 Clearway St NW, $184,000.
Fatheree David S & Bowman Dawn C from Goren Michael A & Courtney, 7326 Galena Ave NW, $425,000.
Fullwood Troy D & Kimberly from Jane Zito Designs, 7262 Greenview Ave NW, $849,000.
Glazier Chad E & Alicia A from Young David R & Deborah A, 8704 Easy St NW, $245,900.
Goren Michael A & Courtney from Long Nicholas D & Megan E, 4882 Red Fox Dr NW, $591,000.
Hatfield Courtney C from Brainerd Douglas K & Faith L, 8722 Glenarden Cir NW, $250,000.
Hollins Anthony Reneau & Morrison from Brennan Matt, 8470 Shadyview Ave NW, $220,000.
Huntley Olivia Gabrielle & Joseph Donald from Pearce Aaron R & Gemariah C S, 6561 Sylvian St NW, $345,000.
Ledbetter Craig M from Shepperd Constance L, 6814 Skylane St NW, $260,000.
Martz Robert & Kelly from Farina Heather S, 7575 Southridge Cir NW, $694,000.
Moock Thomas O & Carole A from Armour Mary Lee, 4191 Glenmoor Rd NW Unit R-3, $650,000.
Mosgrove Leah M from Elliott Katherine I & Wayne T, 5437 Portage St NW, $194,000.
Nicholson Charles W & Billie J from Anstine Michael R & Jill A Co-Trustees, 5325 S Island Dr NW, $799,900.
Popa Shaun M & from Dickerhoof David & Jeff, 4016 Mesa Cir NW, $122,475.
Popa Shaun M from Popa Shaun M &, 4016 Mesa Cir NW, $122,475.
Rice Trevor G & Alyssa D from Uline John C, 7970 Weston Place Ave NW, $710,000.
Sarsany Jr Paul E & Brenda K from Popa Kathy M, 1233 Stuart St NW, $265,000.
Simmonds George from Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, 8385 Nearwood St NW, $155,000.
Terrell Darien & Rogerson Kaitlin from Antonacci Lee D & Laurie J, 5764 Oak Dr NW, $458,500.
Whipple Wise LLC from Floom K J Ltd, parcel 1618061 Whipple Ave NW, $198,000.
Williams Achsah Raquel & Mbappe Edward from Fabynick Alyssa D, 4342 Red Fox Dr NW, $537,500.
Zupancic Reed David & Angela from Regas Nick S & Jennifer H, 6747 Fulton Dr NW, $289,900.
Lake Township
Baldwin Jeff from Armatas George, 3980 State St NW, $80,000.
Boyer Matthew & Phillips Skylar from Now Homes Inc, 2491 Mount Pleasant St NE, $135,000.
Buehler Erich & Betul from Kurcsak Jonathan W T & Olivia J, 1731 Cornerstone St SW, $370,000.
Charles Layne Properties LLC from Truett Alan J & Karen S, 8581 E Wadora Cir NW, $121,000.
Dougherty Michael D & Kathryn J from Reynolds Travis D &Arvay Krystal C, 12559 Estate Ave NW, $405,000.
Ellington Laura L from Jennings Jessica L & Darin L Co Trustees, 2917 Londonbury St NW, $525,000.
Johnson Tammy L & Ernest R from August Jerry R, 3223 State St NW, $110,000.
Jordan James & Rhoda from Silvius Grace, 2135 Lovers Lane St NE, $232,000.
Kelling Beth A & Rich Matthew J from Desatnik Jr William, 13675 Cleveland Ave NW Lot 16, $20,000.
Le Bao Son & Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung from Sisson David L, 2796 Sutherland Cir NW, $329,900.
Mackey Teri L from Piero Sandra K, 3173 Crosby St NW, $300,000.
Moon Lynda & Michael E & Ossa Michele L from Moon Lynda & Brentt T & Michael E &, 3322 Sumser St NW, $37,000.
Oasis Acres LLC from Sekula John William Trustee of the J Wil, 562 Prospect Ave N, $450,000.
Rodd Maxwell D & Denlinger Anne J from Rodd Nathanael & Laura, 1319 State St NE, $200,000.
Walsh John W & Emma R from Geiger Thomas M & Fickeisen Brianna N, 2355 Yorktown St NW, $360,000.
Wind Victoria & Nichols Alexander from Hibbs Kevin J & Valerie J, 11667 Streamview Ave NW, $205,000.
Zorko William & Blayre from Mcclain Dave M, 8201 Stonebridge Ave NW, $214,000.
Lawrence Township
Golubov Robert C from Siedler Joyce R, 10629 Scatell St NW, $180,000.
Gotch Anna from Orszulak David, 125 Thomas BLVD NW, $57,000.
Ratiff Donny G from Ritchey Robert W & Portia H, 7861 Akron Ave NW, $185,000.
Sprankle Shane L & Poland Heather L from Map Office Work in Process, 15467 Arcadia St NW, $415,000.
Wilson Justin J from Wilson Benjamin K & Justin J & Brandon A, 6000 Erie Ave N, $250,000.
Wilson Justin J from Wilson Benjamin K & Justin J & Brandon A, parcel 10013164 Erie Ave NW, $250,000.
Lexington Township
Battershell Kerry P & Susan M from Herderick Larry D & Paulette J, 12444 Rockhill Ave NE, $250,000.
Liverpool Gregory from Cool Cats and Kittens 1 LLC, 12080 Rockhill Ave NE, $44,900.
Moore Marie from Makara Daniel Lane, 11476 Ridgefield Ave NE, $161,800.
Louisville
Byelene Cody L from Kerry Sandra A, 304 South St, $189,000.
Greathouse Nicholas & Baier Meghann from Harsh Todd A, 2135 Ashbrook St, $200,000.
Kelleher Thomas J & Derrick T from GRV Services Inc, 2218 Wittenburg St, $225,000.
Marshall Cody J & Felicia M from Bresson Allen M & Christina G, 1225 Filomena Cir, $339,000.
Moschella Heather & Douglas from Belopotosky Bryan & Emerald Beth, 221 Reno Dr, $210,000.
Marlboro Township
Anstine Joshua M & Lindsey from Nagel April L, 14950 Albert Horning Ave NE, $504,900.
Peterson Donald M & Sonja M from Vick Walter Lee Successor Trustee of the, parcel 10006486 Marlboro Ave NE, $120,000.
Massillon
Andrews Kyle W & Angelika S from Lambos Mary E Trustee of the Jane E Colo, 920 9th St NE, $161,000.
Barr Anthony R from Hurst Lee & Cynthia, 52 Hazel PL SE, $108,000.
Battle Daniel v & Baylock Kristee L from Grillot Jordan M & Alexandria R, 2637 Tanglewood Dr NE, $285,000.
Big D Real Estate LLC & from Hardesty Brian Andrew, 1570 Gibson Ave SE, $154,600.
Childs Jr Christopher O & Kamionka from Revision Homebuyers LLC, 911 17th St NE, $110,000.
Childs Jr Christopher O & Kamionka from Revision Homebuyers LLC, parcel 605994 Hobart Ave NE, $110,000.
Craig Rebecca A from Competty Thomas & Jacko Jane Ann Ttees, 2207 Amherst Rd NE, $330,000.
Craig Rebecca A from Competty Thomas & Jacko Jane Ann Ttees, parcel 601855 Taggart Ave NE, $330,000.
Craver Joni J from Clokey Rachael H, 1040 Lanedale St NW, $275,000.
Ekingen Mustafa from Ellyson Lynn A J, 418 Monroe St NW, $73,040.
Fahey Lynn from Siemund Shane, 724 Tremont Ave SW, $136,000.
Fox IV Ruel C & Pierce Hailey A from Franklin William R & Kelsey E &, 13 Pond St SW, $75,000.
Grid Dynamics LLC from Green Tammie, 1114 Tremont Ave SW, $40,000.
Harlan Kenneth from Abernathy Michael, 2442 Lincoln Way W, $77,000.
Henry Robin from Cox Margaret A, 721 Medill Ave NE, $138,000.
Hickey Ryan D & Danielle C from Steen James H & Martha M, 2325 Fallen Oak Cir NE, $310,400.
Hoeft Kelly from Hohler Mary A, 873 Amherst Rd NE, $21,000.
Horst Bradley Ryan from Shook Christopher M, 14 11th St SW, $95,000.
Ivydale Enterprises LLC from Darnell David J, 303 4th St NE, $112,000.
Ivydale Enterprises LLC from Darnell David J, 322 Thorne Ave NE, $48,000.
King Donald A & Rothmund Mariann from Geier Dierker D & Carol M, 880 Sippo BLVD NE, $370,000.
Kosa Katherine from Providence Development Company Ltd, parcel 619224 Concord Hill Cir NE, $48,000.
LBG Properties LLC from Dans Wholesale Carpet Outlet LLC, 22 Cherry Rd NW, $35,000.
LBG Properties LLC from Dans Wholesale Carpet Outlet, 16 Cherry Rd NW, $35,000.
Simma Inc Property Solutions LLC from Smith Leroy Jr & Lisa Garrett, 1607 Ute Ave SE, $58,500.
Stucin Kaely Ann & Kline James Robert from K Hovnanian at Country View Estates LLC, 1305 23rd St SW, $355,660.
Truong Tyler N from Phan Dang N, 2552 Wildflower LN NE, $221,000.
Waicak Jeff from Denholm Beverly J, 1028 Yale Ave NE, $25,000.
Woodruff Chrissy from Awesome Rentals Ltd, 2606 Lincoln Way #25, $1,000.
Zornes Harold Dean & Rosalyn from Ortiz Janine M & Kullman Jason M Trustee, 2167 University Commons Dr SE, $210,000.
Nimishillen Township
Cassidy Stacy R & Petro Patrick from Franklin Kelsey, 5753 Morgan Taylor Cir NE, $244,000.
Dalton Randy & Mayle Deborah from Kennedy John, 3906 Burke Ave, $12,500.
Toussant Tyler & Amanda from Meyers Paul E Jr & Laverne A, 6675 Reno Dr, $385,000.
Walpole Kyle Thomas & Danni from Walpole Brett, 6897 Georgetown Rd NE, $345,000.
North Canton
Black Anthony L & Piersol Jenna E from Bunn Matthew D, 321 Summit St SE, $225,000.
Hilton Capital Investments LLC from Stagray Rhonda J, 2041 50th St SE, $78,000.
Howard Jesse O from Mika Jeremy A, 402 Adena St NE, $165,000.
Kragulijac Miodrag & Jasminka from Asante Ernest & Boachie Jessica, 509 Mississippi St SE, $251,000.
Lerario Catherine J from Allar Mary Beth, 1266 Pasadena BLVD, $13,000.
Mazeall Corey Scott from Loyd Alexander & Riley Samantha, 1036 E Maple St, $212,000.
Spoutz Nicholas & Courtney from Liebermann George C & Duckworth Lieberma, 129 Wise Ave SE, $220,000.
Williams Austin & Melinda from Blackstone Jean L, 405 Sutton Ave NE, $295,900.
Osnaburg Township
Brent Jacob T & Kayla M from Ee Homes LLC, 10555 Mapleton St SE, $230,000.
Buss Stephan R Jr & Tina from Reed Ruth A, 2528 Ravenna Ave SE, $50,000.
Lossau Amelia E & Quinones Jomar from Christopher C Warth & Russell Sarah B, 325 Liberty St E, $150,000.
Speros Sydney Marie from Dalton Randy, 216 Nassau St W, $132,900.
Paris Township
11346 Baywood LLC from Hartville Molded Products LLC, 11346 Baywood St SE, $165,000.
Basinger Kelly from Bergquist William, 2271 Fox Ave SE, $142,000.
Perry Township
Ball Paris Kevin & Warner Alexis from Cassidy Stacy R, 3206 Lynch St SW, $156,000.
DJ Golf Properties LLC from James Harry C, 3165 Marta St SW, $105,600.
Doney Shane Charles & Stephanie from Bettinger Erik K & Dena M, 6383 Creston Rd SW, $135,000.
J&J Home Improvements LLC from Ritter Tim D, 3733 Georgia St NW, $97,500.
Kohler Adam Kristopher & Peffer from Turpin Rochelle Lynn, 7031 Gauntlet St SW, $230,000.
Mayle Michael from Eakins Timothy F, 324 Avis Ave NW, $105,000.
Mayle Michael from Eakins Timothy F, parcel 4307694 Bailey St NW, $105,000.
Mcnenny Joshua T & Reichard Alison from Johnson Rebecca E, 1110 Manor Ave SW, $151,800.
Miller Matthew B & Miller Melissa L from Adams Alayna K & Cooper Andrew, 3113 Pine Hills Dr SW, $250,000.
Parkinson Deborah from Feijoo Corina S Administratrix, 4363 Warmont St SW, $41,250.
Patterson Bryan & Suzanne L from Pand Properties LLC, 1623 Whipple Ave NW, $160,000.
Perrytusc NWC Et Al from Szczepaniak Enterprises LLC, 5101 Tuscarawas St W, $500,000.
Pryatel Michael Robert & from Lloyd James T & Karen L, 5066 12th St NW, $375,000.
Roberts Cassandra L & Lemonis Holly L from Blend Ronald E, 1401 Perry Dr SW, $149,000.
Santos Mark from Barbara Peggy J & Theis Sally A, 4845 Monticello Ave NW, $169,000.
Schrump Donald J from Smitek Janet L TTE/BARBARA A Scott Irrev, 119 Saratoga Ave SW, $130,000.
Tony Logozzo Construction LLC from Lapanja Sally, parcel 4319184 Jimmie St SW, $20,000.
Trout Rebecca L from Roysdon John M Jr, 1424 Manor Ave SW, $125,250.
WL Jenkins Properties LLC from W L Jenkins Companyinc, 1445 Whipple Ave SW, $730,000.
Pike Township
Chafin Family Farms LLC from Gingerich Christ, parcel 10005780 Haut St SW, $285,000.
Maurer Brittany & Casey from Shanklin Stephanie, parcel 4900550 Mount Zion St SE, $15,000.
Maurer Brittany & Casey from Shanklin Stephanie, parcel 4900564 Pleasant Lake Dr SE, $15,000.
Plain Township
Armatas Dimitreos G. from Kalantzis George, 2907 Arboretum Cir NW, $120,000.
Bajornas Joseph F & Michelle A from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 1353 Fountain View St NE, $308,770.
Buckeye Development Group LLC from Hamlin Richard P Jr Trustee of the Garne, 3501 Blackburn Rd NW, $200,000.
Cherian Jeffrey J & Heather from Kurtz Joshua & Susan, 6669 Amsel Ave NE, $285,000.
Davenport Jordan & Mclaughlin Tyler from Singh Homes LLC, 4204 Avondale LN NW, $272,500.
Ekingen Mustafa from Reed Laura N, 3905 Roosevelt Ave NE, $71,720.
Fricker Jeffrey E & Christina from Baker Gene M & Teria, 3904 36th St NW, $290,000.
Harmon Derrick Derrell & from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 3398 Stoneleigh Rd NE, $418,655.
Johnson Cabrera Vanessa Ann from Morgan Jeanetta B, 7765 Peachmont Ave NW, $155,000.
Opendoor Property Trust I from Filipovich James R, 7812 Windbur Cir NW, $330,600.
Peterson Barbara & Bruce C from Sampson Tavie R, 3407 27th St NW, $252,500.
Snyder Kevin & Miller Amanda from Johnson Dean G & Annette M, 2570 Highgate Cir NW, $260,000.
Sullivan Brooklyn & Eslich Thomas from Shuster Ilene E, 3605 Cranwood St NW, $183,000.
Sandy Township
Brothers Cody P & Brandy K from Fogle Eric G, 7250 Minerva Rd SE, $189,350.
Rea Sherry from Cicco Mindi E, 7393 Goodland St SE, $5,100.
Stewart Sr Christopher Robert from Neice Darrel M & Roxanne J, parcel 6102323 Willowdale Ave SE, $28,000.
Vincent Addison J from Rozsa Frank J, 7529 Goodland St SE, $40,000.
Sugarcreek Township
Bertram John from Davis Tonya S, 410 Walhanding St NE, $90,750.
Carpenter Cody J from Trout Creek Properties LLC, 275 2nd St SW, $189,900.
Carpenter Cody J from Trout Creek Properties LLC, parcel 7000908 2nd St W, $189,900.
Page Carol Ann from Gander Jerry S & Barbara L, 125 Harmon Ave NE, $74,000.
Savage Ryan from Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 131 5th Ave SW, $69,500.
Tuscarawas Township
Reed Judee R & Gary L from Cress Kevin R, 11844 Lochwood St SW, $280,000.
Yi Norman & Molly from Anian Venture Lloc, 3203 Carmont Ave SW, $40,000.
Washington Township
Anstine Michael R & Jill A Ttees from Armour Albert Trustee of the Albert Armo, 14545 Salem Church St NE, $840,000.
Hallman Alex J & Alexandria D from Johnson Gerald P, 3738 Beechwood Ave NE, $450,000.
TGS Rentals LLC from Ruhl Kenneth W Jr &Traci, 6330 Union Ave NE, $10,000.
TGS Rentals LLC from Ruhl Kenneth W Jr &Traci, parcel 7506786 Union Ave NE, $290,000. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/07/22/stark-county-real-estate-transfers-jun-25-july-1/10087710002/ | 2022-07-22T11:47:48Z |
GUANGZHOU, China, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 12th Global Tiger Day on July 29 approaches, HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company"), a leading game live streaming platform in China, has initiated a series of activities to increase public awareness of wild tiger conservation with the participation of popular celebrities and live streamers, in a mission to help audiences understand the importance of biodiversity and sustainability. The lineup of activities will take place both online and offline.
Huya works with non-profit organizations (NGOs), celebrities, and live streamers to raise awareness of wildlife conservation
To increase public awareness of environmental issues and enhance its wildlife conservation efforts, Huya has joined hands with China Wildlife Conservation Association(CWCA), WildAid, communication think-tank platform CMForGood and other organizations, to launch the Stand Up for Tigers and Their Habitat series of activities, with the aim of sharing knowledge about wild tiger conservation and raising public awareness of environmental protection and animal conservation.
Huya believes that transforming China into a beautiful homeland with a sound ecological environment is a collective effort that can start with you and me. By dint of being a live streaming platform, Huya will continue to mobilize resources from all walks of life to broaden the reach of public education on wildlife conservation in various innovative ways, such as incorporating content on public good and environmental protection into live streaming events, and, by doing so, make a contribution to biodiversity and sustainability.
These series of activities include the exhibition of videos and posters featuring well-known actors and actresses; live broadcasts by popular streamers on Huya Live, interactive H5 sessions on environmental protection, among other formats. These activities highlight the necessity and urgency of wildlife conservation, while providing in-depth insights regarding the theme of "Protecting tigers is protecting the ecosystem human survival depends upon; Stand up for tigers and their habitat and help secure a chance for our own future."
Celebrities including Yang Zi, Yu Menglong and Zhang Daxian, were invited as advocates who can leverage their influence to give more visibility to the issue of wild tiger conservation.
As one of the highlights of these activities, Huya also launches a "Protect Our Home Planet" painting contest, collecting hundreds of works including illustrations, intangible cultural heritage prints, watercolors, cartoons and other creative forms. Among the submissions are professional works from an illustrator studio and by autism artists, as well as amateur works from volunteers, live streamers, supporters and others, with the intent of depicting their viewpoints of how they interpret wildlife conservation. One participating author wrote a note about his submission entitled "Harmonious Home", stating that "environmental protection is essential nowadays. The best way to keep going forward is to make sure humans and wildlife can live in harmony. I hope we can live harmoniously with wildlife in the global village."
On July 27, Huya, in collaboration with CWCA, TRAFFIC and International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), hosted an exhibition for the first time, where the quality works from the "Protect Our Home Planet" painting contest were exhibited. Sha Yu Yo, one of Huya Live's popular streamers, acted as the exhibition ambassador to interact with the audience, and made their artistic creations on the on-site tents and umbrellas as well as on the sign-in wall, among other activities.
The campaign concludes with a live broadcast on the Global Tiger Day, which starts at 8pm and invites Huya's popular streamer Zhang Daxian to have an online talk with IFAW Program Manager Ma Chenyue. The talk provides online audiences with expertise on the protection of wild tigers and their habitat through fun interactive activities, such as hand-painting of tigers and online quizzes.
Leveraging the power of live streaming, Huya makes a strong commitment to social responsibilities
Serving as a comprehensive live streaming platform, Huya has been exploring innovative practices in social responsibility through leveraging its platform capabilities and superior resources. Huya has developed a new "live streaming-empowered" mode for a variety of corporate social responsibility (CSR) genres, including activities of public welfare, environmental protection, support for farmers, anti-fraud guidance, intangible cultural heritage and others.
Among the lineup of genres, activities of public interest and environmental protection are the priorities that Huya has been working on. As an example, the Company partnered with intangible cultural heritage inheritors to create tiger-themed artworks in various formats on Global Tiger Day 2021, including egg-carving and dough modeling, calling for society to protect the King of the Forest. At the annual gala "HUYA Boom Night" in January 2022, Huya launched its "Protect Our Home Planet" Campaign to raise public awareness of preventing and resisting illegal wildlife trade online, and promote harmony between human and nature. In addition, to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Huya worked with environmental organizations – Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, and Giant Panda National Park – to conduct a series of earth protection activities.
Huya also encouraged over 100,000 volunteers to become involved in various environmental protection activities, enriched the platform content on how to increase public awareness of protecting the environment, and strengthened its capabilities in AI and VR technologies to help better identify on Huya platform and protect wild animals and plants.
As part of its commitment to "living in harmony with nature and protecting our planet together", Huya is working on the establishment of an ecosystem of environmental public good live streaming, with the participation of streamers, platforms, users, volunteers and non-profit organizations. The effort has been widely acclaimed by people and organizations from all walks of life.
Wu Minglu, the Secretary General of CWCA, said that participation of companies provides wildlife and biodiversity conservation strong support, "Huya is devoted to setting up a commonweal live environment with live streamers, platforms, users, volunteers and NGOs, and building a bridge for more people to participate in biodiversity conservation."
Huya will continue to engage the strengths of all parties to promote coexistence between human and nature, encourage more people to join the wildlife conservation movement and make contributions to wild tiger conservation and endangered species recovery.
About HUYA Inc.
HUYA Inc. is a leading game live streaming platform in China with a large and active game live streaming community. The Company cooperates with e-sports event organizers, as well as major game developers and publishers, and has developed e-sports live streaming as one of the most popular content genres on its platform. The Company has created an engaged, interactive and immersive community for game enthusiasts of China's young generation. Building on its success in game live streaming, Huya has also extended its content to other entertainment content genres. Huya's open platform also functions as a marketplace for broadcasters and talent agencies to congregate and closely collaborate with the Company.
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Ohio has a special primary election Tuesday. See what's on the ballot.
CANTON – Stark County voters will cast their ballots Tuesday in a special primary election to select candidates for the state House, Senate and Central Committee races that will appear on the November ballot.
Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Voters can check their voter registration status, find polling locations, view sample ballots and track their ballots using the voter tool kit on the Ohio Secretary of State's website.
Voters guide: Online guide available in partnership with BallotReady
More:Voting in Ohio's Aug. 2 primary? Use this voter guide
Regine Johnson, deputy director of the Stark County Board of Elections, said the numbers for early voting and requests for absentee ballots have been "somewhat low," but she hopes more people will come out and vote on Election Day.
"We've been hearing from voters that many of them don't realize that there is an election," she said. "There's been plenty of publicity about it, but people get confused because a lot of people are already running for the November election."
The Ohio House and Senate primary races typically take place in May, but were pushed back this year as a result of the state's redistricting process.
Johnson said voter turnout in special elections tends to vary based on the way voters engage with the items on the ballot.
"If (voters) are not terribly engaged, for example, if it's merely a renewal of a levy, then you might get a smaller voter turnout," she said. "If it is something where they are trying to pass something that they have not been successful in passing, then very often, if there are people on both sides of the issue, then they will often have a large turnout."
No issues will appear on the August ballot in Stark County.
People can vote early at the Stark County Board of Elections at 3525 Regent Ave. NE from 1 to 5 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. After that, voters must cast their ballots at their polling locations.
Stark County Board of Elections approves three precinct changes
Some voters in Plain Township and Canton's wards 2, 4 and 7 will head to new polling locations on Election Day.
The elections board approved a motion in June to move precincts 4A, 4C and 4D from Canton Harbor High School to Union Baptist Church at 413 Cornelia Ave. NE and precinct 2D to Gibbs Elementary School.
This came after several Ward 4 residents who are Black expressed concerns of voter suppression because Canton Harbor is located more than a mile from the previous polling location. The board has said it had no intentions of suppressing votes.
Meanwhile, precincts 7C, 7F and 7G will move from the Canton First Church of the Nazarene to the Kingdom Center at 2631 Harvard Ave. NW for the Aug. 2 and Nov. 8 elections.
Canton First Church of the Nazarene notified the Board of Elections in June that it would not be able to serve as a polling location for these elections because of a renovation project.
Four precincts in Plain Township that previously were at First Christian Church were also switched to Congregational United Church at 1530 Easton Street NE.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/07/31/ohio-voters-cast-ballots-special-primary-aug-2/10142591002/ | 2022-07-31T11:57:36Z |
The conference helps health and wellness brands grow their client lists and revenue.
PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FITposium connects health and wellness entrepreneurs to media outlets so they can get published, get booked and get hired.
Founded in 2015 by Arizona-based award-winning photographer, marketing expert and business coach James Patrick, FITposium was created to provide fit entrepreneurs with stand-out assets for their portfolios, along with media training and direct contacts to digital and print publication editors, podcast host, and television producers.
Fitness entrepreneurs and brands truly can get published at FITposium.
Past attendees have been featured on the covers of national fitness publications, made lasting connections in the industry that have allowed them to be booked over and over again and have seen an impressive influx of clients and cash flow in their businesses.
"Every single year I attend FITposium, I have an additional growth of $20-30K in my business. My first-year attending, I was striving to be a six-figure fitness business entrepreneur, and this year, I'm on track to be a multiple six-figure fitness business owner," says Ashley Wiens, published fitness entrepreneur.
FITposium takes place October 13-16, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Passes are available in-person or virtually at https://fitposium.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Two NFL teams played football last night as the preseason is underway and that also means the regular season is under our very noses and on the horizon. While no Texas teams played or won a game, some within the Lone Star State did score a win.
The Texas Lottery reports two top prize-winning, $25,000 tickets were sold in North and South Texas for the Thursday night Cash Five drawing. The winning numbers for the August 4 drawing were 1, 4, 15, 28 and 31.
The ticket sold in South Texas was bought at an H-E-B Food Store on McDonald Street in Lytle (not a Quick Pick) — the ticket sold in North Texas was sold at a Murphy Express on Lawrence Road in Wichita Falls (Quick Pick).
The lottery says, “Tickets must be claimed no later than 180 days after the draw date.” | https://cw33.com/news/texas/2-25000-winning-texas-lottery-tickets-sold-in-north-south-texas/ | 2022-08-05T16:10:22Z |
The Classic is Still Cutting Loose After 40 Years!
PARKER, Colo., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parker Arts, Culture, and Events (PACE) Center's production of Footloose: The Musical opened last week to rave reviews. The show runs through July 17th and is produced in partnership with Julia Tobey and Give 5 Productions. The classic, following the same storyline as the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack, tells the tale of a high school student who moves to a new town, wins the love of the pastor's daughter, and generally breaks the rules while organizing a dance for his school's terribly repressed students.
"At its simplest, the story makes you think about what life would be like without music," said Parker Arts Cultural Director Carrie Glassburn. "Portraying the celebration of life through the act of dancing, Footloose is, at its heart, an evergreen message of hope and inspiration."
Parker Arts and Give 5 Productions are excited to bring African American actor Miracle Myles to the PACE Center stage as Ren McCormack. "When Ren moves to Bomont, he is immediately met with suspicion, fear and prejudice," said Director and Choreographer Kelly Van Oosbree. "While the script doesn't suggest specifically that race is a factor in the community's collective reaction to Ren, having Miracle portray Ren adds another layer to the story of an outsider."
The film was one of the highest grossing films in 1984 and was nominated for Grammy, Academy and Golden Globe Awards. Footloose features a score by Tom Snow and Dean Pitchford with additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman. The film's soundtrack, which reached #1 on the Billboard charts and went on to sell more than 17 million copies worldwide, is packed with hits such as "Footloose," "Let's Hear it For the Boy," "Almost Paradise," and "Holding Out for a Hero."
"The Give 5 Productions team was thrilled to take this show and anchor it in a deeply grounded, newly meaningful way, while entertaining the heck out of our audiences," said Executive Producer Julia Tobey. "We are proud of our inaugural collaboration with Parker Arts and the artistically rich finished product on the PACE stage. We look forward to many more!"
FOOTLOOSE
Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by TOM SNOW
Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD
Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN
FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
For a behind-the-scenes look at the PACE Center's production of Footloose: The Musical, click here.
For tickets to this exciting PACE performance go to parkerarts.org/event/footloose-the-musical.
PARKER ARTS encompasses the many facilities and events that the Town of Parker's Cultural Department oversees, including a wide variety of local, regional, national and international, cultural, arts, scientific and educational programming and rentals. The PACE Center is home to a 534-seat theater, art gallery, event room, dance studio, culinary kitchen, and several classrooms. The historic Schoolhouse houses a cozy 200-seat theater, small art gallery, dance studio, and vintage classrooms. The century-old Ruth Memorial Chapel is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the perfect setting for small weddings, church groups or quiet meetings. For more information about Parker Arts, visit www.ParkerArts.org.
CONTACT:
Kelly Fausnacht
Marketing Manager, Parker Arts
303.805.3371 | kfausnacht@parkeronline.org
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STERLING, Va., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cynet Systems was one of 28 suppliers recently recognized at a virtual ceremony by KellyOCG®, the outsourcing and consulting group of Kelly, with a Supplier Excellence Award for providing superior workforce solutions with a focus on service, results, and a strategic partnership that made a significant positive impact on the KellyOCG business. Award winners represent top-performing suppliers across North America, EMEA and APAC and are less than 1% of the total KellyOCG supply chain, which includes 3,000 active partnerships across 140 countries.
The tenth annual event celebrated this year's honorees, which included four diversity-owned suppliers within the KellyOCG Supplier Excellence and Going the Extra Mile award categories and a Rookie of the Year award recipient.
Cynet Systems was one of 26 Supplier Excellence Award winners. Winners in this category are evaluated on performance across several programs for hires, and response and hit rates, legal compliance, and operational partnerships with Kelly stakeholders.
"Our global supplier community is essential to supporting our customers with talent solutions that solve their most challenging workforce needs to move their business forward. We congratulate all our 2021 Supplier Award winners and thank them for their ongoing partnership and support," said Pam Sands, Vice President of Product Management and Partnerships for Kelly. Cynet Systems is among an elite group of high-performing suppliers who are critical to the work of the future. We're honored to recognize them for their exceptional performance to connect customers with the full spectrum of top talent around the world."
Get more information about the KellyOCG Supplier Excellence Awards
Read the press release in the Kelly newsroom.
Headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area, Cynet Systems is one of the most awarded Staffing firms in the US successfully adding value to various Fortune companies as a trusted diversity supplier. Since our humble inception in 2010, Cynet today spans 4 countries and employs over 3000 members. We continue to resolve our valued clients' challenges across technical and engineering disciplines, as well as many professional verticals.
At Cynet, we have invested heavily in our tech stack and have implemented data & analytics-driven recruiting strategies, including heat maps and predictive analysis to pipeline effectively, reduce turn-around-time and improve quality. Many of our processes are automated to increase speed, without compromising quality. We are millennial-friendly with 100% digital & mobile-friendly recruitment and onboarding processes.
KellyOCG connects companies with the talented people they need to fuel and grow their business through our unrivaled global talent supply chain and leading workforce solutions including Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). We combine decades of people industry experience with proprietary insights and a continued focus on technology to produce world-class programs that meet an organization's unique workforce needs and can start them on their journey to total talent management. Our ability to anticipate what's next for talent solutions drives us to challenge the status quo making us a trusted partner for our global client portfolio, which spans leading industries across North America, APAC and EMEA. Visit kellyocg.com or connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Volta Inc. ("Volta" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLTA; VLTA WS) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-02730, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Volta securities between August 2, 2021 and March 28, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Plaintiff pursues claims against the Defendants under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Volta securities during the Class Period, you have until May 31, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Volta partners with real estate and retail businesses to locate and deploy its electric vehicle charging stations. The Company generates revenue from advertising on its content-driven charging stations, installing and maintaining the charging stations, and delivering electricity at the charging stations.
On August 26, 2021, Volta Industries, Inc. ("Legacy Volta"), a private entity, and Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company, completed a business combination pursuant to which the combined entity was named Volta Inc. (the "Business Combination").
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that Volta had improperly accounted for restricted stock units issued in connection with the Business Combination; (2) that, as a result, the Company had understated its net loss for third quarter 2021; (3) that there were material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that resulted in a material error; (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company would restate its financial statements; (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Legacy Volta's founders would imminently exit the Company; (6) that, as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (7) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
On March 2, 2022, after the market closed, Volta revealed that the financial impact of the restatement of its third quarter 2021 financial results was greater than previously disclosed, expecting to report a net loss of $69.7 million for the quarter.
On this news, the Company's share price fell $0.11, or 2.6%, to close at $4.01 per share on March 3, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
Then, on March 21, 2022, Volta announced that it would reschedule its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results.
On this news, the Company's share price fell $0.38, or 8.4% to close at $4.12 per share on March 21, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
Then, on March 28, 2022, Volta announced that its founders, Scott Mercer and Christopher Wendel, had resigned from their positions as Chief Executive Officer and President, respectively, and from the Board of Directors of the Company.
On this news, the Company's share price fell $0.76, or 18%, to close at $3.37 per share on March 28, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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GREENVILLE, S.C., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Community Bank is proud to announce it once again ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study℠. This marks the 8th out of the last 9 years that United has received this recognition, and the third consecutive year.
The J.D. Power U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study is the longest-running and most in-depth study of the retail banking industry. Now in its 17th year, the annual study analyzes retail banking customers' satisfaction with their primary financial institution and the impact it has on bottom-line metrics, such as retention, loyalty, and advocacy.
"I'm tremendously proud of the team to receive this recognition once again. Service is at the heart of our company culture and we're pleased that our customers receive satisfaction as a result of our commitment. We are honored to have the ability to serve our communities," said Lynn Harton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Community Bank. "As customer preferences for communication and technology have evolved, we remain committed to providing excellent service across all channels of our company to meet their financial needs."
This year's study featured a redesigned methodology that is more reflective of the industry's evolution and how consumers now conceptualize satisfaction with their primary retail bank. The new methodology also has "an increased emphasis on emotional and relationship-oriented experiences, while continuing to measure more traditional metrics related to transactional and operational retail banking experiences." The redesigned Retail Banking Index Model is comprised of seven (7) factors, of which United ranked highest in six (6); 1) Account offerings, 2) Allowing customers to bank how and when I want (Convenience), 3) People, 4) Saving time and money, 5) Trust and 6) Resolving Problems or Complaints (Problem Resolution).
The 2022 study is based on responses from 101,587 retail banking customers belonging to more than 170 of the largest banks in the United States regarding their experiences with their retail bank. It was fielded from April 2021 through January 2022. For more information about the U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study, visit https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2022-us-retail-banking-satisfaction-study.
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQGS: UCBI) provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services for relationship-oriented consumers and business owners. The company, known as "The Bank That SERVICE Built," has been recognized nationally for delivering award-winning service. At December 31, 2021, United had $20.9 billion in assets and 171 offices in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee along with a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. Through its January 1, 2022 acquisition of Reliant Bancorp and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Reliant Bank, United added $3 billion in assets and 25 banking offices in high growth markets in Tennessee. In 2022, J.D. Power ranked United highest in customer satisfaction with retail banking in the Southeast, marking eight out of the last nine years United earned the coveted award. United was also named one of the "Best Banks to Work For" by American Banker in 2021 for the fifth consecutive year based on employee satisfaction. Forbes included United in its inaugural list of the World's Best Banks in 2019 and again in 2020. Forbes also recognized United on its 2022 list of the 100 Best Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year. United also received ten (10) Greenwich Excellence Awards in 2021 for excellence in Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking, including national awards for Overall Satisfaction and Likelihood to Recommend. Additional information about United can be found at www.ucbi.com.
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Foundation's resources to provide services for students, teachers and families that will enrich the educational experience and opportunities for students at Twin Rivers Elementary
MCKEESPORT, Pa., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and McKeesport Area School District (MASD) today announced the creation of a first-of-a-kind partnership to invest in the youth of McKeesport and surrounding communities. The partnership will help to provide elementary-aged children at Twin Rivers Elementary and their families with access to holistic resources and programming to support their learning and wellbeing. The partnership builds upon a year of collaboration between the Foundation and the school district and has benefitted from deep input from families, teachers and community leaders.
"DICK'S Sporting Goods has been investing in kids since our first store opened almost 75 years ago," said Aimee Watters, Executive Director of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. "We believe it is our responsibility to invest in our communities to ensure future generations have the resources they need to thrive."
Over the last year, MASD staff, families, and community members have been working together with the Foundation to co-design a new school model - United at Twin Rivers - that is focused on building healthy minds, healthy bodies, and healthy relationships. Beginning in the upcoming school year, the new model will holistically focus on students and their families, and emphasize rigorous academics, healthy and active lifestyles, and wraparound services for students and their families.
"From day one, The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation has worked shoulder to shoulder with us to support students -- from launching a free summer camp available to K-8 students across MASD, to its financial support of professional development and community events, to our shared work to provide extra food and clothing to all students and their families," said McKeesport Area School District Superintendent, Dr. Mark P. Holtzman. "We are excited to see all that this partnership can bring to our students long term."
As an initial step in the partnership, The DICK'S Foundation and MASD hosted a launch event at Twin Rivers, the site of the future Community Resource Center -- which will offer communal space and free services including laundry, a food pantry, free wi-fi and showers for students and families. MASD and the Foundation will also hold its second free summer camp this June and will start the upcoming school year together as United at Twin Rivers. This fall, the school will open with increased staffing, improved facilities and a restructured school day to allow for more individualized support, and to help ensure the child's holistic needs are being met, helping to build healthy minds, bodies and relationships.
"The process to re-design Twin Rivers has been a remarkably collaborative one," said MASD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tia Wanzo. "Our kids and families deserve the best educational opportunities we can offer, and this is a critical step in creating that experience for everyone."
The Community Resource Center is slated to open this summer. United at Twin Rivers will host an open house this fall when McKeesport residents can see the new space and learn more about the partnership.
About The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and philanthropic activities. Driven by its belief that sports make people better, The DICK'S Foundation champions youth sports and provides grants and support to under-resourced teams and athletes through its Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about The DICK'S Foundation can be found on sportsmatter.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
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ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp has announced plans to distribute one-time $350 payments to Georgians enrolled in certain public benefit programs.
Kemp said the total amount distributed will be more than $1 billion.
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp has announced plans to distribute one-time $350 payments to Georgians enrolled in certain public benefit programs.
Kemp said the total amount distributed will be more than $1 billion.
Georgians who were actively enrolled in Medicaid, food benefits, and the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) programs by July 31 will receive the benefits.
“This assistance will help some of Georgia's most vulnerable citizens cope with the continued negative economic impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency and 40-year-high inflation,” a Kemp statement said.
The funds, which came to the state through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, will be distributed through the Georgia Department of Human Services. Potentially eligible Georgians should log in to their Georgia Gateway accounts to ensure their contact information is updated, the announcement said.
Georgia has a historic budget surplus, in part due to COVID relief funds that flowed into the state from the federal government and partly due to record economic growth.
Last week, Kemp announced that he also plans to provide income tax and property tax rebates to Georgians next year – if he is re-elected in November. Those two relief measures are expected to total $2 billion.
A spokesman for Democrat Stacey Abrams -- who is challenging Kemp for the governorship -- criticized the announcement as a "political gimmick."
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MCKINNEY, Texas , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Point Healthcare opens up their 2nd ER location this year in McKinney, following much success of their Lufkin location.
With more than 8 Emergency Centers planned for 2022, Total Point Healthcare is making their mark with State-of-the-Art facilities equipped to get you the best medical care needed.
Total Point Healthcare team is built from the leading experts in the industry and have designed their facilities to incorporate every detail for what a patient looks for. Total Point Healthcare's dedication is to the patient and to give them best medical attention in a much-needed community.
Facility Director for McKinney ER, Lenna Freiheit says, "Total Point ER is excited to announce our service to the McKinney community as an ESSENTIAL, first line of defense providing lifesaving services for people seeking emergency care. Here at Total Point ER, we offer reduced wait times and access to high quality lab and radiology services including CT scans, sonograms and X-rays because fast, quality care always increases a patient's outcomes for the better during an emergency. Our team looks forward to treating you and your loved ones with efficient, compassionate, and quality care worthy of our McKinney neighbors."
"There are several advantages to choosing Total Point Emergency Center in Lufkin as your emergency go-to. Total Point Emergency Center gives the community of Lufkin a choice in seeking emergency medical treatment in an area that serves many outlying communities that travel for emergency healthcare," said Sabrina Lillard, Facility Director for Lufkin. "At Total Point you will experience shorter wait times but longer one on one time with the physician and staff, as well as concierge service. Total Point provides experienced, board-certified physicians, and provides lab and radiology services you won't find at an urgent care center. When choosing Total Point Emergency Center, you get state of the art emergency care provided with that down home feel."
About Total Point Emergency Center:
Total Point Emergency Center is a community focused healthcare provider where we put your health and safety as the top priority. Whether it's your own medical emergency or your family, we serve you as an integral part of our community and make sure that we give our best in making you feel better.
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WALTHAM, Mass., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs, today announced that on May 9, 2022, the compensation committee of the company's board of directors granted three new non-executive employees options to purchase an aggregate of 26,953 shares of the company's common stock, and granted an aggregate of 29,250 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to six new non-executive employees. Each stock option has an exercise price per share equal to $0.72 per share, which was the closing trading price of the company's common stock on the date of grant. The stock options and RSUs were granted as inducements material to each employee's decision to enter into employment with Ardelyx, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
Each stock option vests over four years, with 25% of the shares vesting on the first anniversary of the employee's first date of employment, and the remaining 75% of shares vesting monthly thereafter. Each RSU vests over four years, with 25% vesting on the first company designated quarterly RSU vest date following the first anniversary of the employee's first day of employment, and the remaining 75% of shares vesting quarterly thereafter. Each stock option has a 10-year term, and each option and RSU is subject to the terms and conditions of the company's 2016 Employment Commencement Incentive Plan and the award agreement covering the grant.
Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx's first approved product, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) is available in the United States. Ardelyx is developing XPHOZAH® (tenapanor), a novel product candidate to control serum phosphorus in adult patients with CKD on dialysis, which has completed three successful Phase 3 trials. Ardelyx has a Phase 2 potassium secretagogue program, RDX013, for the potential treatment of elevated serum potassium, or hyperkalemia, a problem among certain patients with kidney and/or heart disease and an early-stage program in metabolic acidosis, a serious electrolyte disorder in patients with CKD. Ardelyx has established agreements with Kyowa Kirin in Japan, Fosun Pharma in China and Knight Therapeutics in Canada for the development and commercialization of tenapanor in their respective territories.
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TUCSON, Ariz. , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Colambda Technologies (Pink OTC: NCRE):
Colambda Technologies Inc, formally named New Century Resources Corporation, is pleased to announce that it has submitted FAA Form 8110-12, Application for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Filing this form is the first step in a process that will lead to formal testing of the Emissions Zero Module (EZM) on piston driven general aviation aircraft. The goal is to obtain Premarket Approval from the FAA for use on all GA aircraft.
Laboratory test and computer simulations have shown the EZM, a patented battery enhancer, can prolong the life of the battery and improve overall battery performance in any starter battery previously approved the FAA.
Speaking for Colambda Technologies and Emissions Zero Module, David Riggs indicated that, "we have filed to merge Emissions Zero Module and Colambda Technologies in our respective states and have completed the substantial steps necessary to consummate the merger. Riggs went on to say, "although we are confident of final approval we cannot announce with any assurance, the FINRA/OTC approval will be obtained."
Colambda Technologies Inc is awaiting final FINRA/OTC approval on a new ticker symbol and completion of the previously announced merger contemplated by a Merger Agreement entered on September 20, 2021.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 4, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
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Zelenskyy to host Lviv talks with UN chief, Turkish leader
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — As a potential power broker, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will use his first visit to Ukraine since the war started nearly six months ago to seek ways to expand the export of grain from Europe’s breadbasket to the world’s needy while U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will focus on containing the volatile situation at a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is hosting both men far away from the front lines, in the western city of Lviv, where diplomatic efforts to help end the war will also be on the agenda.
Meanwhile, the screams of incoming shells still overpowered the whispers of diplomacy.
A total of 11 people were killed and 40 wounded in a series of massive Russian missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
The late Wednesday attack on Kharkiv killed at least seven people, wounded 20 others and damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, authorities said.
At the same time, The Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday morning claimed it targeted “a temporary base of foreign mercenaries” in the city of Kharkiv, killing 90 of them.
U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the three leaders will also discuss the situation at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, Europe’s largest, which Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of shelling.
In his nightly video address Wednesday, Zelensky reaffirmed his demand for the Russian military to leave the plant, emphasizing that “only absolute transparency and control of the situation” by, among others, the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency, could guarantee a return to nuclear safety.
Russia played up the threats the plant posed in wartime. Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the commander of the Russian military’s radiological, chemical and biological protection forces, charged that the Ukrainian troops were planning to strike the plant again on Friday while Guterres will still be visiting Ukraine in order to accuse Russia of nuclear terrorism. Ukraine has steadfastly denied that it’s targeting the plant.
Kirillov said an emergency at the plant could see “a discharge of radioactive substances into the atmosphere and spreading them to hundreds of kilometers away ... An emergency of this kind will cause massive migration and will have more catastrophic consequences than the looming gas energy crisis in Europe.”
With such stakes, the role of a go-between like Erdogan could become ever more important.
Erdogan, whose nation is a member of NATO which backs Ukraine in the war, also oversees a wobbly economy that has been increasingly reliant on Russia for trade. That backdrop turns Thursday’s meetings in Lviv into a walk on a diplomatic tightrope. Earlier this month, the Turkish leader met on the same issues with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Erdogan is set to have a one-hour meeting with Zelenskyy in the early afternoon before both are joined by Guterres.
Last month, Turkey and the U.N. helped broker an agreement clearing the way for Ukraine to export 22 million tons of corn and other grain stuck in its Black Sea ports since Russia invaded Feb. 24. A separate memorandum between Russia and the U.N. aimed to clear roadblocks to shipments of Russian food and fertilizer to world markets.
The war and the blocked exports significantly exacerbated the global food crisis because Ukraine and Russia are major suppliers. Turkey is in a position to help speed up exports, which have been reduced to a trickle so far.
Grain prices peaked after Russia’s invasion, and while some have since returned to prewar levels, they remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Developing countries have been hit particularly hard by supply shortages and high prices. Even though ships are now leaving Russia and Ukraine, the food crisis hasn’t ended.
Before his meetings, Guterres visited Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine’s oldest, and praised the role of academic institutions in building democratic institutions in a brief statement to reporters. He made no comment on the substance of the visit. If grain transports and nuclear security are issues where some progress could be made, talks about an overall end to the conflict weren’t expected to yield anything substantive.
In March, Turkey hosted a round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators, who discussed a possible deal to end the hostilities. The talks fell apart after the meeting in Istanbul, with both sides blaming each other.
Erdogan has engaged in a delicate balancing act, maintaining good relations with both Russia and Ukraine. Turkey has provided Ukraine with drones, which played a significant role in deterring a Russian advance early in the conflict, but it has refrained from joining Western sanctions against Russia over the war.
Facing a major economic crisis with official inflation near 80%, Turkey increasingly relies on Russia for trade and tourism. Russian gas covers 45% of Turkish energy needs, and Russia’s atomic agency is building Turkey’s first nuclear power plant.
During their meeting in Sochi this month, Putin and Erdogan agreed to bolster energy, financial and other ties between their countries, raising concerns in the West that Ankara could help Moscow bypass the U.S. and European Union sanctions.
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Suzan Fraser reported from Ankara, Turkey.
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Nice ultras clash with riot police ahead of French Cup final
By JEROME PUGMIRE
AP Sports Writer
PARIS (AP) — There were minor clashes between riot police and ultras from soccer club Nice outside a main Paris train station ahead of the French Cup final on Saturday. Around 450-500 Nice ultras, some wearing balaclavas, were grouped outside Gare de Lyon. The group then started quickly roaming the streets outside Gare de Lyon as ringleaders shouted instructions. Several dozen riot police moved to intercept them and prevent potential clashes with Paris Saint-Germain hooligans who had earlier been in the same area. There was a brief clash between Nice’s ultras and the riot police on the long Avenue Daumesnil at around 3 p.m. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/07/nice-ultras-clash-with-riot-police-ahead-of-french-cup-final/ | 2022-05-07T17:07:01Z |
(KTXL) – Memorial Day, a federal holiday commemorating those who died while serving in the military, was celebrated on the same day of the month every year for a century before Congress voted to move it to always land on a Monday.
According to the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), by the end of the Civil War in 1865, several places across the country were holding tributes to fallen soldiers by placing flowers on their graves on different days, often in the spring.
In 1868, Major General John A. Logan, the head of a group of Union veterans, declared that the group would observe Decoration Day, as it was called at the time, on May 30 that year. According to the VA, that date came to be adopted by various states and military facilities over time.
In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act which made Memorial Day a federal holiday that always landed on the last Monday of May starting in 1971.
The act also created or moved three other federal holidays to be on Mondays: Washington’s Birthday (often referred to as Presidents Day), Columbus Day, and Veterans Day. Veterans Day was later returned to its original set date of November 11.
The holidays were moved in part to allow workers in the country to enjoy long weekends. In signing the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, President Lyndon B. Johnson hoped to encourage Americans to use the time for leisure.
“The bill that we sign today will help Americans to enjoy more fully the country that is their magnificent heritage. It will also aid the work of Government and bring new efficiency to our economy…
This will mean a great deal to our families and our children. It will enable families who live some distance apart to spend more time together. Americans will be able to travel farther and see more of this beautiful land of ours. They will be able to participate in a wider range of recreational and cultural activities…
The private employer will enjoy similar gains in efficiency. The Monday holiday will stimulate greater industrial and commercial production, sparing business and labor the penalty of midweek shutdowns.”
Pres. Johnson, June 28, 1968
Johnson’s vision doesn’t always work out as planned. According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 90% of civilian workers got Memorial Day as a paid holiday in 2018, but the rate was much lower for Washington’s Birthday (24%) and Veterans Day (19%). | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/why-memorial-day-was-moved-to-always-be-on-monday/ | 2022-05-30T20:33:59Z |
Downtown Topeka Restaurant Week kicks off Friday
Published: Apr. 15, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - It’s Downtown Topeka Restaurant Week!
A week-long event kicked off Friday, participating restaurants will offer special discounts, drinks and other menu items to promote downtown activity. You can find a list of participating restaurants here.
Restaurant week runs through April 24.
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NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES 2021 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS AND INVITES AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS TO ENTER THIS YEAR'S COMPETITION
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation and partners are excited to announce the winners of the 2021 Share the Experience photo contest and launch the 2022 contest. The Share the Experience photo contest invites amateur photographers to submit their favorite views, moments, memories, and adventures from national parks and public lands across the United States, with safety top of mind.
View the collection of winning photos here.
"The winning photos capture the imagination and inspire wonder," said Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation. "Congratulations to this year's contest winners whose park experiences and captivating images invite people to connect with the natural beauty and history preserved in national parks."
Nearly 11,000 photos were submitted to the contest which ran from June 17, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
Top Three Winners
- The peaceful blue sky overlooks Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks as a rocky mountain peak seems to pierce the sky in this scenic photograph. This photo, captured by Karla Rivera, is the grand prize winner of the 2021 Share the Experience photo contest and will be featured on the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
- A photograph by Norman Lathrop of a sunlit creek surrounded by stunning greenery in Great Smoky Mountains National Park took second place.
- Third place went to Christopher Neal for his photo of a breathtaking moment where he stopped on a wooden trail to capture the star filled sky illuminating a dimly light lighthouse in a quiet field at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
The National Park Foundation is also excited to launch the 2022 Share the Experience photo contest with co-sponsor Booz Allen Hamilton, the contractor and partner for the Recreation.gov platform. This year's contest invites amateur photographers to submit their favorite recent shots, while continuing to keep safety top of mind.
"We at Booz Allen Hamilton celebrate the Share the Experience contest, and congratulate this year's winners who so vividly captured the beauty of our national lands," said Julie McPherson, executive vice president, Booz Allen Hamilton. "Our firm's hope is that ever more Americans will see these images and feel inspired to visit parks and make their own memories; when they do, the Recreation.gov website and mobile app are there to make the experience all the more welcoming and accessible to everyone."
The grand prize for the winning image is $10,000, followed by $5,000 and $3,000 for second and third place. Winners also receive outdoor gear provided by Celestron and Hydro Flask, hotel vouchers courtesy of Historic Hotels of America®, and an annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Prizes will also be awarded for the following six categories:
Adventure & Recreation
- Share photos of your favorite activities and adventures highlighting the diversity of exhilarating moments that can be experienced on recreational lands and waters across the country – from fishing to hiking to interpretive tours and more. And be sure to #RecreateResponsibly!
Outdoors for All
- Featuring people, of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, who love to explore and experience recreational lands and waters. Share photos of family and friends that demonstrate how recreational lands and waters can be enjoyed by all.
Historical & Cultural
- From the homes of civil rights leaders to spaces that bore witness to national movements, to battlefields where people fought for freedom and more, this category spotlights the multifaceted and multicultural stories of the United States and the places that preserve them.
Scenic, Seasons & Landscapes
- The scenic vistas, sweeping landscapes, and beautiful flora of recreational lands and waters can be found in far-off locales or closer to home than you think. Capture fall foliage, forests, winter wonderlands, flowers, mountains, deserts, canyons, lakes, seashores, rivers, and more.
Wildlife
- Take a walk on the wild side with photos of the incredibly diverse array of animals that call recreational lands and waters home. Remember to keep your distance and stay safe!
Night Skies
- Capture the magic of a night out under the stars. Slow the shutter speed down and see what develops!
The 2022 Share the Experience photo contest is hosted by the National Park Foundation and Booz Allen Hamilton in partnership with the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and Recreation.gov. Share the Experience is the official photo contest of America's national parks and federal recreational lands and waters, showcasing the more than 500 million acres of federal lands and waters and drawing entries from across the United States. The 2022 contest is now open and accepting entries through December 31.
Please visit sharetheexperience.org to learn more about the contest, including how to submit an image, the full list of prizing, and contest rules. You can also follow @NationalParkFoundation on Instagram for photo inspiration.
The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks. We do it in collaboration with the National Park Service, the park partner community, and with the generous support of donors, without whom our work would not be possible. Learn more at nationalparks.org.
Related Links:
- America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
- RecreateResponsibly
- Keep Safety in the Picture
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Tony Dow, Wally of ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ dies
(Gray News) - Tony Dow, the actor who played Wally Cleaver in the hit 1950′s television show “Leave It to Beaver,” has died. He was 77.
His management team announced the news on his official Facebook page Tuesday morning.
“The world has lost an amazing human being, but we are all richer for the memories that he has left us. From the warm reminiscences of Wally Cleaver to those of us fortunate enough to know him personally - thank you Tony. And thank you for the reflections of a simpler time, the laughter, the friendship and for the feeling that you were a big brother to us all,” the Facebook message said in part.
The actor appeared in several TV shows spanning decades and genres, including “Adam-12,” “Mod Squad,” “Emergency,” “The Love Boat,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Babylon 5,” according to his iMDB page.
Dow also worked behind the camera, directing episodes of some TV shows, including “Coach,” “Babylon 5” and “Harry and the Hendersons.”
But he was best known as the older brother of The Beaver, played by Jerry Mathers, in the quintessential TV sitcom, which ran for six seasons, from 1957 to 1963.
Dow is survived by a wife and two children.
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Cloud-powered co-innovation ecosystem of capabilities and talent a force multiplier in engaging consumers and meeting their needs across all facets of life
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- airasia Super App, the digital travel and lifestyle platform for everyone in Southeast Asia, and Google Cloud today announced a five-year strategic collaboration to advance airasia Super App's vision of a co-innovation ecosystem that all businesses and developers can partake in to serve the daily needs of people in the region. The two organizations will combine core competencies to nurture technology talent, co-create software tools for open innovation, deliver data-driven intelligence on behalf of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) on the platform, and ensure accessibility for diverse users in cities and rural areas.
airasia Super App, which operates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, is part of Capital A's digital pillar. The platform offers flight and hotel bookings, e-commerce, food and parcel delivery, ride-hailing, financial and health services, on-demand education and more, anchored by an integrated rewards program and mobile wallet. Even as some services are being launched in various markets across Asean, the platform is already the lifestyle application of choice for 51 million users. Since its inception in 2020, airasia Super App has become one of three unicorns headquartered in Malaysia, according to Credit Suisse.
"Five years ago, when I decided to move our digital journey to its next stage, I was looking for a partner to help us reach that nirvana, much like how Airbus and General Electric helped us grow from a little two-plane operation to become the fourth largest airline in Asia. I went around the US looking for that partner, met Diane Greene from Google Cloud, and the journey started. With Thomas and his team, we are now on the road to disrupting the digital platform arena in the same vein as we did airlines. We may be late in the game, but with the Super App as the center of our ecosystem of e-commerce, logistics and fintech, we are determined to give all 700 million people in Asean inclusivity, accessibility and value," said Tony Fernandes, CEO, Capital A.
"With Google's help, our ecosystem will not only be transactional, but be about building community, and enriching that community – not just the customers but partners like restaurants, airlines, hotels and drivers. I'm excited to reveal how airasia and all of Capital A's assets will transform Asean and deliver value, not only in transactions but in making Asean a smaller place. What we are doing is not evolutionary, but revolutionary. I'm going to enjoy the ride with Google," added Fernandes.
The strategic collaboration and ecosystem building efforts will encompass four pillars:
Fostering an agile culture and co-innovation talent engine: airasia Super App and Google Cloud will establish a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) consisting of AirAsia Allstars and Google Cloud technologists. The CCoE will embed an agile culture across all airasia Super App business units to accelerate product development velocity, enable teams to embrace change, and upskill talent. This includes tapping Google Cloud's Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and MLOps best practices, so staff and AirAsia Academy graduates can strengthen their technical capabilities and meet the requirements of the fast-growing business. As an extension of Google Cloud's product development team, the CCoE will also drive co-innovation efforts to shape technological advances for the region and beyond.
Ensuring seamless user access anytime and anywhere, on any device: By leveraging Google Cloud's secure and scalable infrastructure, and advanced microservices, serverless and networking technologies, the CCoE will enhance the airasia Super App so that it remains robust, reliable and lightweight as more features and services are continuously added. This ensures that the platform runs seamlessly when accessed by a high volume of users at any given time, including those in rural areas with intermittent internet connectivity or using lower-cost smartphones with less storage capacity.
Unlocking data-driven insights to fuel MSME growth: By deploying Google Cloud's leading analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies, the CCoE's data scientists can unify and analyze datasets to glean real-time insights into customer sentiment and emerging trends. These include an understanding of the travel sector's recovery trajectory and consumption patterns around food delivery, ride-hailing and more. The insights will enable the platform to serve hyper-personalized recommendations to users on behalf of MSMEs and help grow these businesses' revenue streams.
Empowering partners and developers to co-innovate and contribute: By adopting Google Cloud's open-source principles and infrastructure, the CCoE will develop a suite of software development kits (SDKs) that ecosystem partners and external developers can use to expeditiously and cost-effectively create new features and services for airasia Super App users. These will include reusable software components for biometric identification, chatbots, e-wallets, online travel bookings and more. Google will also tap airasia Super App's in-region network to expand its developer community in Southeast Asia.
"To benefit everyone across Southeast Asia's heterogeneous communities, the airasia Super App must be simple and easy-to-use while underpinned by inclusive design, interoperability and personalization," said Amanda Woo, CEO, airasia Super App. "It's therefore crucial that we leverage Google's rich experience in building global platforms and ecosystems to equip and engage more talent, entrepreneurs and partners who can provide even more tailor-made solutions that fit users' lives. What we're announcing today is just the beginning, and we look forward to exploring further co-innovation initiatives with Google, whether in digital travel planning, self-driving cars, cloud gaming, startup investment, or supporting frontline workers through Google Workspace."
"Super-apps are helping small businesses thrive and stimulate economies. In fact, the World Economic Forum estimates that 70 percent of new economic value generated in the next decade will be driven by digital platform business models," said Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud. "airasia Super App is an inspiring example of a company that's innovating using cloud-first technologies to better reach and serve their customers. We're proud to be working with Tony and his team to further develop talent and an open innovation ecosystem to meet diverse digital lifestyle needs across Southeast Asia."
About airasia Super App
The airasia Super App is a one-stop travel, e-commerce and fintech platform offering consumers over 15 lines of products and services via the SuperApp as well as the airasia.com website. Powered by data and technology, the airasia Super App leverages its digital ecosystem of 51 million users and 40 million downloads to generate personalized and seamless consumer experience in the digital new era. Users can also engage in real-time conversations, join like-minded communities, play games and much more. From travel needs to everyday lifestyle essentials, there is always something for everyone on the airasia Super App. Download the airasia Super App via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology – all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
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Seminole Police investigate after finding child’s burned remains
SEMINOLE, Okla. (KXII) - The Seminole Police Department have begun investigating the murder of a toddler after remains were discovered.
According to Seminole police, they received a tip reporting a possible child death around 11 p.m. Tuesday. After a securing a search warrant early morning Wednesday, officers discovered the burned remains of a toddler at 148 Old Highway 99 South in Seminole.
Officials said the investigation led detectives to a crime scene at 1322 Timmons, in Seminole, the home of Chad Jennings (8/28/1989) and his girlfriend Katherine Penner (2/8/1991).
Officials said with the assistance of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, District 22 Drugs and Violent Crimes Task Force, Jennings and Penner were arrested and booked into the Seminole County Jail at 5:13 a.m.
Jennings faces the charges of:
- First Degree Murder
- Child Abuse by Injury
- Conspiracy
Penner is facing charges of:
- Accessory to Murder
- Child Abuse by Injury
- Desecration of a Human Corpse
The Seminole Police Department requested assistance from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) with processing both crime scenes. The Medical Examiner’s Office is on scene and assisting with determining the cause of death and the identity of the toddler. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have also assisted with the ongoing investigation.
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Rain dampens 1st White House Easter Egg Roll since 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — Snoopy, Charlie Brown and “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon roamed the soggy White House grounds on Monday for the first Easter egg roll since before the coronavirus pandemic.
Undaunted by rain, President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, kicked off the equivalent of a daylong garden party for some 30,000 kids and adults, including celebrities and costumed characters.
A pair of Easter bunnies escorted the Bidens onto the Blue Room balcony to welcome the crowd to their backyard. The first lady chose “egg-ucation” as the theme.
The South Lawn was turned into a school community because “education never stops,” said Jill Biden, a community college professor.
“The determined spirit of education is what we wanted to honor in this Easter Egg Roll,” she said.
President Biden said it was “so special” to be able to gather this year after the pandemic forced the White House to cancel the 2020 and 2021 Easter egg rolls.
“It means so much to see and hear the children and all the families show up to be here today,” he said, citing their joy, laughter and occasional outbursts of “there’s the Easter bunny.”
Biden’s infant grandson, Beau, was among several family members present, including the boy’s parents, Hunter Biden and his wife, Melissa. Also on hand were the Bidens’ daughter Ashley Biden, and Natalie Biden, one of their granddaughters.
After their remarks, the president and first lady went down to the lawn to watch as groups of children used wooden spoons to coax brightly dyed hard-boiled eggs across a patch of wet grass to the finish line.
“Ready, set,” Biden said before blowing a whistle to start the competition. He later coached a young egg-roller, saying “Go, You got it!”
The couple then visited the reading nook, where Biden held up a copy of “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” as the first lady quickly read aloud “so you’re all not soaking wet,” she told those who had been waiting in the light rain. Fallon joined them afterward and read his own children’s book, “Nana Loves You More.” Jill Biden’s grandchildren call her “Nana.”
Hunter Biden introduced himself to people sitting in the reading area, and to others lined up on the other side of a fence, at times carrying his infant son Beau in his arms.
The Easter egg roll featured several other stations, including a talent show, a place to teach kids about farming, a photo-taking station, a physical “egg-ucation” zone with an obstacle course, and a “cafetorium” where children learned to make treats.
Actor-singer Kristin Chenoweth also appeared in the reading nook.
The White House gates opened at around 7 a.m., with the first of five waves of people streaming through. Many came prepared for the cold, damp weather with umbrellas, rain ponchos and plastic covers over baby strollers.
Maya Kennedy, 10, of Portland, Oregon, said she was having a good time at her first White House Easter egg roll despite the weather. She had seen some of the PBS KIDS characters and had heard the first lady speak. The fifth grader said she also wanted to meet Jill Biden.
“She’s really cool,” Maya said near the reading nook as she watched the first lady pose for photos with participants after her reading, including with White House press secretary Jen Psaki and her family.
The White House Easter Egg Roll dates to 1878.
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Associated Press writers Josh Boak and Aamer Madhani contributed to this report.
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ERLANGER, Ky., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hy-Tek Material Handling and Advanced Handling Systems (AHS), a Hy-Tek Material handling company, leading full-service integrators of automated fulfillment and distribution solutions, announced yesterday the Grand Opening of their newly updated 20,000 square-foot Innovation Lab. Among the audience were Mayor Jessica Fette, customers, prospects, and other local government officials. Located in Erlanger, KY, the event was held in tandem with the Package Fulfillment, Logistics and Delivery Expo being hosted yesterday and today in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear congratulated Hy-Tek | AHS and thanked the company leaders for their commitment to the commonwealth.
"As we work toward building an economy that works for all Kentuckians, high-tech job opportunities will play an increased role in those efforts," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. "This investment by AHS and Hy-Tek is creating quality jobs in Northern Kentucky and supporting distribution and logistics growth, which is one of our state's thriving key industries. Thank you to the company leaders for their commitment to the commonwealth. I look forward to seeing what's next for AHS and Hy-Tek in Kentucky."
"With Hy-Tek's unveiling of the Innovation Lab comes a new evolution in how we serve our customers," said Dave Tavel, Sr. Vice President of Sales at AHS. "The future of our industry will rely on the emerging technologies that we integrate, test, and evaluate within our lab. We are continuously reviewing new and better ways to solve our customers' challenges. It is an exciting time for our industry as the demands for quality and speed increase; the need to utilize robotics will be commonplace. Our focus will be on supplementing the existing labor force, reducing the physical demands of the jobs, and driving quality for the industry. The next 50 years begin today!"
Hosting over 25 customers and prospects throughout the last six months, the lab features warehouse robotics systems that solve many pain-points companies are facing today. These technologies include autonomous mobile robots, collaborative robotic arms, robotic sortation solutions, full-scale Goods-to-Person systems, and more to come in the future as the companies' partnerships and innovations continue to expand.
"Our strategic journey to focus on innovative technology started over four years ago," said Zac Boehm, Vice President of Innovation and Technology at AHS. "Throughout those years, we have researched many different robotics manufacturers and aligned ourselves with technologies that make a difference to our current and future customers. By building a focus around Exotec, Caja, and Tompkins Robotics, we can work through proving and pairing solutions together in our innovation lab to show the value to the industry."
Earlier this year, AHS was acquired by Hy-Tek Holdings, a material handling automation integrator that maintains a separate facility in Hebron. Having acquired Johnson Stephens Consulting, World Source, Fascor, BP Controls, and most recently, AHS, Hy-Tek now offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for its customers.
"Hy-Tek /AHS is the only Systems Integrator in North America to integrate robotics offerings from Exotec and Caja robotics systems," said Donnie Johnson, President of Integrated Systems at Hy-Tek. "Robotics are growing rapidly in the e-commerce and distribution areas in our business sector. Hy-Tek can offer end-to-end solutions for our valued customer base. Our clients prefer working with Hy-Tek/AHS due to our broad product offering and comprehensive design-build capabilities."
Having a universal location with all technologies, Hy-Tek | AHS provides an opportunity for customers to personally experience and test solutions that will optimize their supply chain process.
About Hy-Tek Material Handling, LLC – www.hy-tek.com
Headquartered in Columbus, OH, Hy-Tek is a material handling automation integrator serving clients in diverse end- markets and applications, including e-commerce, third-party logistics, and parcel. Hy-Tek was established as a combination of Hy-Tek Material Handling, WorldSource, BP Controls, Fascor, LCS, and AHS. Together, they operate as Hy-Tek Material Handling, LLC. Hy-Tek is the premier single-source provider of material handling solutions for a wide range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, retail, construction, food, electronics, and automotive. Since 1963, Hy-Tek and its best-in-class industry partners—including manufacturers of industrial equipment; conveyor systems; automated storage and retrieval systems; rack and shelving—have been providing customers large and small with turnkey solutions. From customized one-of-a-kind handling and storage systems to pre-assembled buildings and off-the-shelf products—Hy-Tek's experienced team of engineering, sales, operations, and project management professionals partner with customers to help enhance productivity, streamline processes, and boost profitability. With over 500 employees, Hy-Tek serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from offices in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. For more information, visit www.hy-tek.com
About AHS – www.ahs1.com
AHS, a Hy-Tek Material Handling company, is a leading full-service integrator of automated fulfillment and distribution solutions, with a portfolio that encompasses 3PL, eCommerce, retail, wholesale, food and beverage, and healthcare. Headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky, AHS is committed to unlocking the full potential of the supply chain to help its clients better serve their customers. The company uses its strategic partnerships of equipment and robotics manufacturers to create best-in-class solutions that solve a wide variety of pain points-- proven by the success of its clients. AHS has created a reputable brand over the past 45 years by creating strong relationships with its partners and clients, inspiring innovation, and consistently exceeding customer expectations. For more information, visit www.ahs1.com.
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ATHENS -- Pope Arline, a fourth-year student from St. Simons Island, sits at a long conference table inside Conner Hall as his fellow College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Ambassadors file in for their weekly Tuesday meeting. As the rest of the 32-student team catches up on the week and finds their seats, Arline explains what he loves about being a student at University of Georgia.
“There’s such a sense of community here — I’ve always felt that my professors really care about my success not only in their classes, but in thinking about life after college," he said. "In a college like CAES, you’re able to make connections with your professors, advisors and classmates you might not be able to in a larger college on campus.
"I’m from a small town and UGA can be a pretty overwhelming place, but I found my home in CAES. I couldn’t think of a better way to give back to the place that I call home than being a representative of CAES as an ambassador.”
Founded in 1989, the CAES Ambassador program is UGA’s oldest student ambassador group and focuses on student recruitment, student engagement and community outreach. Students with a major in CAES and at least two semesters of study in the college are eligible to apply and participate in the interview process, all with the goal of being selected to wear the program’s signature red blazer. These students are experts on all things CAES — for prospective students from across the state and nation, ambassadors offer a glimpse into student life in Athens and Tifton, along with the variety of hands-on learning opportunities available in agricultural and environmental sciences.
“Giving prospective student tours is one of my favorite parts of serving as an ambassador,” Anna Cook, a fourth-year student from Fitzgerald, said. “For me, it’s exciting to show students what I love about being a student not only at UGA but also within CAES.”
Pam Cummins, director of student recruitment for CAES, leads students throughout their year of service, providing guidance and organizing professional development opportunities for the group. Though these students come from a variety of backgrounds and have unique career goals, it’s their passion for CAES that brings them together, she said.
“All of our ambassadors have a great deal of pride in being CAES students and are passionate about helping other students and community members learn more about the work we are doing here,” Cummins said. “They’re able not only to work alongside prospective students, but also to increase their own confidence in public speaking, network with UGA leaders and develop deep relationships with their fellow ambassadors.”
For Hampton Watkins, being a CAES Ambassador allows him to bring together two of his passions: science and connecting with others. A third-year student from Rome studying animal science, Watkins begins his first year of service as a CAES ambassador this fall.
“I’ve always loved opportunities to talk with people who are different from me, have different career goals," he said. "For me, being an ambassador allows me to bring together my passion for science and connecting with others — CAES has given me a great opportunity to be a part of the exciting things going on here."
Excitement was high among the group as they began classes on the Athens and Tifton campuses, knowing that they’re not only furthering their own education in agricultural and environmental sciences, but also supporting the next generation of CAES students through meaningful outreach.
The 2022-23 CAES Ambassadors are:
Arline, fourth year, agribusiness and risk management and insurance, St. Simons Island
Megan Cherry, fourth year, agricultural communication, Chatsworth
Ariana Cohen, third year, biological science, Cumming
Aynslee Conner, fourth year, applied biotechnology and entomology, Madison
Cook, fourth year, biological science, Fitzgerald
Grant Cook, fourth year, biological science and Entomology, McRae
Molly Cooney, third year, agricultural communication, Grimes, Iowa
Jada Daniel, fourth year, biological science, Danville
Chloe Dela Cerna, fourth year, agriscience and environmental systems and agricultural and applied economics, Tifton
Ashley Dombrowski, master’s student, entomology, Newnan
Maya Dubos, fourth year, hospitality and food industry management, Acworth
Benji Easter, fourth year, agricultural communication, Peachtree City
Kate Fouts, fourth year, animal science, Hoschton
Brenna Gassman, fourth year, animal science and biological science, Evans
Reilly Grady, second year, agribusiness, Dalton
Kaitlyn Hart, fourth year, hospitality and food industry management, Moultrie
Anna Hightower, fourth year, agribusiness Macon
Paul Kellam, third year, biological science, Dublin
Bella Kerbers, fourth year, agricultural communication, Katy, Texas
Justin Loedding, fourth year, agribusiness and agricultural and applied economics, Dawsonville
Haley McMillan, fourth year, environmental resource science, Dacula
Hank Murray, fourth year, agribusiness and agricultural and applied economics, Folkston
Spen Oliver, fourth year, agriscience and environmental systems, Pine Mountain
Taylor Pearson, fourth year, applied biotechnology and entomology, Reidsville
Olivia Phillips, fourth year, agribusiness and agricultural and applied economics, Fitzgerald
Brooke Raniere, fourth year, environmental economics and management, Peachtree City
Grayson Swindell, second year, agribusiness, Manassas
Audrey Thacker, fourth year, agribusiness and agricultural and applied economics, Malibu, Calif.
Douglas Vines, fourth year, applied biotechnology, Marietta
Hampton Watkins, third year, animal science, Rome
Tyler Westbrook, fourth year, agribusiness, Jasper
Will Woodard, fourth year, agribusiness, Madison
Bailey Rayfield, fourth year, agriscience and environmental systems, Adel
Kylie Whitworth, fourth year, agricultural education, Royston
Kristen Edwards, fourth year, agricultural education, Pelham
Miller Hayes, fourth year, agriscience and environmental systems, Brinson
Lindsey Herrin, third year, agribusiness, Adel
Applications to become a 2023-24 CAES Ambassador open Nov. 20. To learn more about the ambassador program, visit caes.uga.edu/students.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USCF, today, announced it has launched the USCF Dividend Income Fund ("UDI" or the "Fund") with Miller/Howard Investments, Inc. ("Miller/Howard"), a Woodstock, NY based, research-driven asset manager. The Fund, an actively-managed exchange traded fund (ETF), seeks a high level of current income and, as a secondary objective, growth of income, by investing in U.S. exchange-traded dividend-paying and dividend-growth companies that meet the Fund's environmental, social and governance ("ESG") criteria.
Miller/Howard's investment philosophy emphasizes income-producing equities as an essential element to aid long-term wealth building. Dividend income can be used to meet current spending needs or, when reinvested, to drive the power of compounding. Miller/Howard has integrated ESG analysis with fundamental research since the inception of its first strategy in 1991.
"As an asset manager who specializes in commodities and alternative investments, USCF is focused on offering unique investment opportunities," said John Love, President and CEO of USCF. "UDI offers the potential for what Miller/Howard calls "unfixed income" by participating in a growing income stream, which can serve as an alternative hedge against inflation. Traditional fixed income securities cannot provide this inflation hedge due to the fixed nature of their payments."
UDI is the second collaboration between USCF and Miller/Howard and illustrates how it is possible to seek income while considering ESG attributes. Miller/Howard's research and analysis focuses on the quality of a company, its ability to grow income, and the sustainability of its business model and practices.
"We see a company's ability to pay and grow the dividend as a marker of financial strength and stability," said Luan Jenifer, CEO of Miller/Howard Investments. "In addition, our ESG research helps us to understand and avoid risks that the financials alone might not uncover."
"Miller/Howard has been a great partner," said Love. "We are thrilled for the opportunity to work together again."
USCF operates on the leading edge of exchange-traded product (ETP) and exchange-traded fund (ETF) innovation. The firm broke new ground with the launch of the first oil ETP, the United States Oil Fund, LP (USO), in 2006. Over the next decade, USCF designed and issued nine more ETPs and ETFS across commodity and equity asset classes. USCF Advisers, LLC, an affiliate of USCF, serves as the investment adviser to the Fund. USCF and its affiliates currently manage approximately $5 billion in assets from its headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.
Miller/Howard Investments Inc., based in Woodstock, New York. Miller/Howard Investments Inc.'s total firm assets as of March 31, 2022 were approximately $3.0 billion, including $0.3 billion in assets under advisement. Miller/Howard Investments Inc. focuses on income-producing equities, with an emphasis on high-quality stocks with high yield and strong dividend growth, offering investors the opportunity for capital appreciation, current income, and growth of income. The firm has integrated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research in its managed portfolios for over three decades.
Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
USCF is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.
John P. Love is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.
Unfixed Income: Investments made in dividend-paying stocks with a focus on companies that have the potential to raise their dividends consistently over the long term. As prices rise, so too should corporate profits, allowing some companies to increase their dividends in-line with inflation.
An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, please call 1-800-920-0259 or download the file from www.uscfinvestments.com.
The fund is new and there is no assurance that the fund will meet it's objective. All investing involves risk including loss of principal. Dividends are not guaranteed and a company's future abilities to pay dividends may be limited. A company currently paying dividends may cease paying dividends at any time.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is unaffiliated with USCF Advisers and Miller/Howard Investments. Funds distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) ("Gogo" or the "Company"), the world's largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market, today announced that it has agreed to repurchase 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock owned by affiliates of BlackRock, Inc. ("BlackRock"), in a private transaction, for an aggregate purchase price of $18,345,000, or $12.23 per share (the "Repurchase"). The closing of the Repurchase will take place on or before September 21, 2022. The Repurchase is expected to be funded with cash on hand.
Gogo today also announced that BlackRock inadvertently acquired beneficial ownership of more than 4.9% of Gogo's common stock ("Common Stock"), exceeding the threshold stipulated in Gogo's Section 382 Rights Agreement, dated September 23, 2020 (the "Plan"). On September 15, 2022, pursuant to the Plan and following approval by the Gogo Board of Directors, Gogo requested that BlackRock, as promptly as practicable, divest sufficient shares of Common Stock to take its beneficial ownership below 4.9% (the "Shareholder Rights Plan Request"). Following completion of such requested share divestiture, BlackRock shall be deemed not to be an "Acquiring Person" under the Plan. Based on information provided by BlackRock, Gogo estimates that after the closing of the Repurchase, BlackRock would need to divest another approximately 100,000 shares of Common Stock in order to divest enough shares of Common Stock so as to not be deemed an "Acquiring Person" under the Plan.
Gogo can provide no assurances as to the specific timing and amount of sales by BlackRock or that BlackRock will in fact divest sufficient shares of Common Stock so as to not be deemed an "Acquiring Person" under the Plan.
This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities.
Gogo is the world's largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo's products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.
As of June 30, 2022, Gogo reported 2,893 business aircraft flying with Gogo's AVANCE L5 or L3 system installed, 6,654 aircraft flying with its ATG systems onboard, and 4,462 aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at business.gogoair.com.
Certain disclosures in this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's business outlook, industry, business strategy, plans, goals and expectations concerning the Company's market position, international expansion, future technologies, future operations, margins, profitability, future efficiencies, capital expenditures, liquidity and capital resources and other financial and operating information. When used in this discussion, the words "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "budget," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "future" and the negative of these or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements in this press release. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events, results or outcomes. These expectations may or may not be realized. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company can give you no assurance these expectations will prove to have been correct. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions, data or judgments that prove to be incorrect. Actual events, results and outcomes may differ materially from the Company's expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, our ability to effectively evaluate and pursue strategic opportunities. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 3, 2022, and in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC on May 5, 2022 and August 5, 2022. Any one of these factors or a combination of these factors could materially affect the Company's financial condition or future results of operations and could influence whether any forward-looking statements contained in this report ultimately prove to be accurate. The Company's forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on them. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Andrew Gillum, the 2018 Democratic nominee for Florida governor, is facing 21 federal charges related to a scheme to seek donations and funnel a portion of them back to him through third parties, the U.S. attorney’s office announced Wednesday.
Gillum, 42, and co-defendant Janet Lettman-Hicks, 53, face 19 counts of wire fraud. Gillum is also charged with making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The U.S. attorney’s office said the pair “conspired to commit wire fraud, by unlawfully soliciting and obtaining funds from various entities and individuals through false and fraudulent promises and representations that the funds would be used for a legitimate purpose.”
Lettman-Hicks then used her company to fraudulently give money to Gillum disguised as payroll payments, the office said in a press release.
“Make no mistake that this case is not legal, it is political. Throughout my career I have always stood up for the people of Florida and have spoken truth to power. There’s been a target on my back ever since I was the mayor of Tallahassee. They found nothing then, and I have full confidence that my legal team will prove my innocence now,” Gillum said in a statement released by his lawyers.
Gillum met with undercover FBI agents posing as developers while he was mayor and during his campaign for governor. His associates sought donations from the agents, and suggested ways to provide money without listing them as political contributions, including paying for a fundraising dinner, according to the indictment.
The agents were asked to contribute $100,000 to Gillum’s campaign and said the money could be given to a private company in order to keep the agents’ names out of campaign finance documents. The agents said they would want favorable consideration on development projects and were told that wouldn’t be a problem, according to the indictment.
The agents also met with Gillum in New York City and paid for his hotel, food and drink, a boat ride and a ticket to see “Hamilton,” according to the indictment.
Later, other FBI agents interviewed Gillum and asked if he had contact with the undercover agents. Gillum told them that he never asked for or received anything from the “developers,” and stopped communicating with them after they tried to link contributions to support for their projects, the indictment said.
It’s the latest trouble for Gillum, who lost to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in a race that required a recount. Gillum fell 32,464 votes short of being elected out of more than 8.2 million ballots cast.
Gillum served as mayor of Tallahassee before running for governor. He won a crowded Democratic primary against better funded candidates with 34.4% of the vote, stunning political observers. The charismatic politician won over the hearts of hardcore Democratic activists and ran a strong grassroots campaign.
After losing, Gillum was still seen as a rising star in Democratic politics and was hired as a CNN analyst.
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Man, 81, fights off attempted carjacker: ‘The Lord is with me’
GASTONIA, N.C. (WSOC) - A grandfather in North Carolina says he’s still hurting after fighting off an attempted carjacking by a suspect whom authorities say was running from police.
Clarence Jones, 81, didn’t get a chance to play the lottery when he pulled up to a Citgo in Gastonia, but he still feels fortunate. He soon found out he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
“It’s rough out here now,” Jones said. “The Lord is with me.”
Police say 30-year-old Jared Clinton escaped police in a stolen car. He ditched it at the gas station and was trying to take other cars in the parking lot as officers closed in.
“Somebody said, ‘Here come the police,” Jones said.
Police say that’s when Clinton saw Jones in his red Kia with the door partially open and the window down. Jones says the suspect grabbed his door with one hand, reached through the window and grabbed him by his shirt.
“He was cussing, and he tried to come snatch at my door on the right side. Then, when he went to pull it, I pulled it,” Jones said. “He was trying to pull the door open and me, too.”
Suddenly, Jones was in a tug-of-war with a man almost a third his age and desperate to get away from officers about to pounce.
“I just got so mad and whatever it was. I just done the best I can,” Jones said.
The 81-year-old says he put the car in reverse, stopped hard then drove forward. That shook Clinton free, and police moved in to arrest him.
Jones says his shoulder is still sore after the incident, but he is otherwise OK. He says he has lived in the Gastonia community for 50 years and never had anything like this happen to him.
“If It wasn’t for the Lord, I don’t know what would have happened,” he said.
Clinton is being held in jail on a $250,000 bond.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
European approval for Kinpeygo®
"On May 19th, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced that it had adopted a positive opinion regarding the application for conditional approval of Kinpeygo® for the treatment of IgA nephropathy, and on July 15th the European Commission issued the market authorization for Kinpeygo in the European Economic Area (EEA).
This is the first time that any drug has achieved approval for this rare disease in Europe and we are delighted that we can contribute a piece of the puzzle in the broader effort to improve care for patients with orphan diseases. We have now initiated the transfer of our market authorization to our partner, STADA, and look forward to seeing Kinpeygo being launched in Europe. Having now received approval in both the US and
Europe we are looking forward to the regulatory process in China, where our partner, Everest Medicines, plans to file for approval with the NMPA in the second half of this year.
In the US we continue to have significant success in our early commercial efforts. Net revenues from TARPEYO® grew by over 250% when compared to Q1, resulting in net revenues of SEK 63.6 million ($6.6m) from TARPEYO for Q2. This reflects the continued strong interest from nephrologists, with unique prescribers growing from 111 in Q1 to 314 prescribers during Q2 with enrolments growing significantly from 134 in Q1 to 315 in Q2. This is a testament both to the unmet medical need perceived by nephrologists for this patient group as well as significant interest from prescribers generated due to the strong proteinuria and eGFR data associated with our product.
We are thrilled to be another step closer to bringing the first approved medication in IgAN to patients around the world, and look forward to continuing to expand access for patients with an unmet medical need for the rest of the year and beyond."
CEO Renée Aguiar-Lucander
Summary of Q2 2022
April 1 - June 30
- Net sales amounted to SEK 64.0 million, whereof TARPEYO net sales amounted to SEK 63.6 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2022. No net sales were recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
- Operating loss amounted to SEK 209.8 million and SEK 159.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
- Loss per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 3.62 and SEK 3.22 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
- Cash amounted to SEK 846.8 million and 709.3 million as of June 30, 2022 and 2021 respectively.
Significant events during Q2 2022, in summary
- In May 2022, Calliditas announced that the first patient had been randomized in the Group's proof-of-concept Phase 2 study in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) with the NOX 1 and 4 inhibitor, setanaxib.
- In May 2022, Calliditas announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion recommending the granting of a conditional marketing authorisation for Kinpeygo for the treatment of IgA nephropathy.
- In May 2022, the Annual General Meeting of Calliditas was held and, among other things, the meeting decided on the election of Henrik Stenqvist and Elisabeth Björk to the Board of Directors and the establishment of a U.S. At-the-Market framework, pursuant to which Calliditas may, at its option, sell American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") in the United States.
Significant events after the reporting period
- In July 2022, Calliditas announced that the European Commission (EC) granted conditional marketing authorization for Kinpeygo for the treatment of IgA nephropathy (IgAN) in adults at risk of rapid disease progression with a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥1.5 g/gram. Kinpeygo is an orphan medicinal product and became the first and only approved treatment for IgAN in Europe. Kinpeygo will be marketed in the European Economic Area (EEA) exclusively by STADA Arzneimittel AG.
Investor Presentation August 18, 2022 14:30 CET
Audio cast with teleconference, Q2 2022
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About Calliditas
Calliditas Therapeutics is a commercial stage biopharma company based in Stockholm, Sweden focused on identifying, developing and commercializing novel treatments in orphan indications, with an initial focus on renal and hepatic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Calliditas' lead product, developed under the name Nefecon, has been granted accelerated approval by the FDA under the trade name TARPEYO® and conditional marketing authorization by the European Commission under the trade name KINPEYGO®. Additionally, Calliditas is conducting a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial in primary biliary cholangitis and a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial in head and neck cancer with its NOX inhibitor product candidate, setanaxib. Calliditas' common shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (ticker: CALTX) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (ticker: CALT).
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- The $25M Series A will help Phaidra accelerate its mission of increasing Fortune 100 profitability while reducing emissions with artificial intelligence and deep reinforcement learning.
- Company announced the appointment of industry veteran Robert Locke as its new president and chief strategy officer.
SEATTLE, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phaidra, a pioneer of using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, stability, and sustainability in the industrial sector, has closed $25M in Series A funding, the company announced today. The funding will allow Phaidra to accelerate deployment of its technology in mission-critical industries, from data centers and refineries to pharmaceutical plants and steel mills.
To head its growth and business development efforts, Phaidra also announced the addition of industry veteran Robert Locke as president and chief strategy officer. Robert previously was senior vice president of corporate development for automation giant Johnson Controls, where he worked closely with many of JCI's largest customers, led the creation of new businesses and JCI's corporate venture capital team, and sourced strategic acquisitions.
"At DeepMind, my co-founders and I saw first-hand how deep reinforcement learning was creating breakthroughs in multiple real-world applications. We started Phaidra to bring the benefits of this technology beyond the tech companies to the industrial sector," said Jim Gao, CEO of Phaidra. "Robert's company-building expertise and the Series A raise will go a long way towards achieving our mission of radical resource efficiency."
Phaidra's AI platform enables the industrial sector to radically improve resource efficiency via self-learning control systems. From data centers to pharmaceutical manufacturing to district cooling, Fortune 100 companies are using Phaidra to control complex industrial systems like large chiller plants to reduce their energy consumption by 15-30 percent while improving thermal stability by up to 70 percent. Despite these facilities being already highly-optimized, Phaidra's technology has unlocked further double-digit performance improvements as its AI identifies opportunities that humans cannot see.
While traditional industrial controls systems today are static (meaning they utilize hard-coded control logic that results in repetitive behavior and break easily), Phaidra's technology is dynamic and gets smarter over time. The AI optimizes plant performance in real-time by continuously learning and adapting to changing plant conditions. This increases profitability, efficiency, and process stability for Phaidra's industrial customers — while reducing emissions.
Phaidra's founders have years of experience working on transforming the industrial sector. Gao, along with CTO Vedavyas Panneershelvam, previously led Google DeepMind's energy and climate efforts, reducing Google's data center cooling energy usage by 40 percent with an AI-based control system. COO Katherine Hoffman is a veteran of the defense and controls industries, where she specialized in new technology commercialization and controls system design.
The core of Phaidra's technology is deep reinforcement learning, a technique pioneered by DeepMind to drive several recent scientific breakthroughs, from AlphaGo (an AI-based world-class player of the game "Go") to protein folding. Panneershelvam is a renowned expert on reinforcement learning and was a core member of the AlphaGo team. "The exceptionally talented team at Phaidra is leading the industry by using cutting-edge AI to speed up our energy transition," said Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind.
The new funding round is led by Starshot Capital, a venture firm which supports high-impact high-growth companies, particularly those addressing climate change.
"Technologies that enable companies to be more profitable and efficient while simultaneously reducing their emissions are critical to addressing the climate crisis," said Jeremy Brewer, managing partner of Starshot Capital. "We are delighted to support Phaidra as they transform the industrial sector."
Starshot is joined by problem-solving organization Helena, a new major investor. Other investors include Ahren Innovation Capital, and Mustafa Suleyman. Existing investors Flying Fish, Section 32, and Character all participated in the round.
"The industrial sector consumes the majority of the world's finite resources. Phaidra's technology represents an opportunity to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time," said Sam Feinburg, Founding Partner at Helena.
Phaidra's mission is to make the industrial sector radically more resource-efficient via self-learning control systems. Every aspect of modern life depends on complex industrial processes (e.g. factories, power plants, data centers) that convert large quantities of raw materials into finished goods. Phaidra's product is a closed-loop AI control system that automatically learns from sensor data and gets better over time at managing these complex industrial facilities. This next generation of truly intelligent control systems will enable large-scale reductions in resource intensity without sacrificing yield or product quality. Phaidra's founding team comes from DeepMind, the Alphabet-owned AI research hub, and the defense and HVAC industry — representing a unique intersection of AI and industrials that defines the company. To find out more, visit https://phaidra.ai.
Starshot Capital supports ambitious entrepreneurs building high-impact high-growth companies. We believe society's greatest challenges, such as climate change, represent outsized opportunities for impact and economic returns. Our mission is to accelerate the work of founders building transformational businesses at the earliest stages by connecting them to key partners, customers, and employees. For more about Starshot Capital, visit https://starshotcapital.com.
Helena is a global problem-solving organization. Through Helena Projects, Helena seeks to implement solutions to critical societal problems. Since its founding in 2015, Helena Projects have included: America In One Room, Factory in the Sky, Shield, The Covid Project, and Energy Vault. To learn more about Helena, visit https://helena.org.
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Manatee County schools in dire need of employees
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The School District of Manatee County needs hired help.
Among the more than 100 positions currently open, Food Services needs more hands to prepare and distribute food to hungry students.
Existing staff are putting in extra hours, taking on more responsibility to fill students’ needs. “We do what we have to do to get the job done for them,” said Ashley Baptiste, who feeds students at Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies in Bradenton.
“I love what I do. I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” she says.
Her day consists of prepping, cooking and distributing meals, among other duties.
After labor shortages and the pandemic, staffing has been an ongoing problem.
In fact, on Thursday the district held a job fair hoping to fill their ranks. Only a handful of people showed up to apply.
“There are more students coming to our schools now,” Regina Thoma, the school district’s director of Food and Nutrition Services said.
She said the district is growing as more families are moving to the Suncoast. More students means more mouths to feed, creating demand for employees.
And that demand isn’t just during the school year. “If someone is interested in working during the summer, we can hire them now, they can finish out the school year and then they can also work over the summer, and then return for the next school year,” she said.
If job security isn’t the selling point, Baptiste says the kids’ excitement to head to lunch every day is what motivates her to head into the cafeteria every day.
“They love it, and we love them. It’s why we do what we do,” she said.
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Chickpea Protein's Versatility Will Be on Full Display as InnovoPro Curates a Savory Summer Experience
CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InnovoPro, a global leader in chickpea protein technology, will be attending IFT First Chicago 2022 from July 11th through July 13th to showcase the "all American" summer through plant-based proteins. Located in the iconic culinary city, IFT Chicago will be the largest B2B food innovation expo in the country. InnovoPro will be celebrating the special occasion by providing its own plant-based cheeseburgers to guests and attendees. The burger patty, cheese, and mayonnaise will all be made with InnovoPro's versatile chickpea protein.
InnovoPro's chickpea ingredients platform enables sustainable, great-tasting, clean-label solutions. The latest innovation CP-XTURA™ 65 (TVP), is a game-changing option for the fast-growing meat alternative market, delivering the same savory taste profile as traditional burger patties. The unique and delicious burger will be complemented by plant-based cheese and egg-free mayonnaise using InnovoPro's flagship protein concentrate, CP-Pro 70®. InnovoPro's ingredients are non-GMO, gluten-free, and non-allergenic.
"We are excited to be able to share our take on such a classic facet of American cuisine, the cheeseburger, to an event as impactful as IFT Chicago," said Taly Nechushtan, CEO of InnovoPro. "InnovoPro's chickpea protein platform offers unbeatable taste and mouthfeel, has an excellent nutritional profile, and "free-from" properties, which enable us to bring a unique, flavorful experience to the US."
The IFT First will be held on July 11-13th at McCormick Place, Chicago. Visit InnovoPro at booth #S1771.
About InnovoPro
InnovoPro is committed to bringing a unique plant-based protein platform to the global food & beverage market, for creating nutritious, tasty, and sustainable food products. With an excellent nutritional profile, "free from" properties and wide usability in the food industry, InnovoPro's CP-Pro 70® concentrate is the best choice for the growing plant-based protein market. Now, with its growing recognition and infrastructure, InnovoPro is in the best position to scale up its innovative solutions worldwide.
Please visit innovopro.com for more information.
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KRIVOLAK, North Macedonia (AP) — U.S. troops joined forces from Britain, France, Italy and allied countries in the region Thursday in a military exercise held in NATO’s newest member, North Macedonia, aimed at displaying deployment readiness along the alliance’s eastern borders.
Nearly 10,000 soldiers from 19 nations are taking part in NATO’s planned “Swift Response” exercises as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues for a 12th week. The exercises are being held in five separate locations, spanning from Norway to North Macedonia, military officials said.
“I think it’s a fantastic demonstration of what we can do as an alliance and our ability to project combat power if asked to do so and how quickly we can do it,” Maj. Gen. Peter B. Andrysiak, U.S. Army Deputy Commanding General for Europe and Africa, told reporters after an hourlong display in North Macedonia.
Over the past 10 days, about 4,600 soldiers from Albania, France, Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Montenegro, the U.K., and the U.S. have taken part in the exercises, which have included parachute jumps at several locations around the country.
North Macedonia formally joined NATO in March 2020. The small Balkan country of 1.8 million people has an active military of about 8,000 personnel.
___ Konstantin Testorides reported from Skopje, North Macedonia. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/north-macedonia-us-leads-exercise-in-natos-newest-member/ | 2022-05-13T11:45:40Z |
HANGZHOU, China, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision announced that its network camera product series, DS-2CD5, DS-2CD7 and PTZ version 1.1 (nearly a hundred product models), have achieved the Certificate of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (abbreviated as Common Criteria or CC) with assurance type EAL3 augmented with ALC_FLR.2 (EAL3+).
The Common Criteria certification is mainly applicable to evaluating security and reliability of information technology products or solutions, but it also focuses on the protection of private information. The CC EAL3+ Certificate represents the highest level of security certification granted to products in the video security category.
As one of the most widely recognized international standards (ISO/IEC 15408) in information technology security, the Common Criteria certification is recognized by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) under the Department of Defense in the United States. Government organizations or agencies from 31 countries, including the US, the UK, and Canada, have participated in the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA). Therefore, it serves as an important basis for evaluating security of information technology. As part of the required process to achieve the Common Criteria certificate, Hikvision successfully passed the rigorous evaluation performed by the globally-recognized evaluation institution SGS Brightsight laboratory.
SGS Brightsight Chief Operation Officer Asia, Mr. Kai-Fan CHANG said: "We were pleased to carry out continuous Common Criteria security evaluation cooperation from EAL2 to EAL3 with Hikvision, which we started in 2018. The EAL3 certification of large-scale product models not only fully demonstrates that Hikvision's technical expertise in the field of information security is widely recognized by the international community, but also marks that Hikvision has the ability to manage the supply chain to ensure the daily use of information security and provide customers with more secure services."
Hikvision has always attached great importance to security and has proactively taken measures to improve the security of its products and systems. The company is committed to enabling its customers to secure their personal information with cutting-edge technology in security and privacy protection, and protecting user data through a holistic range of approaches. Visit the Cybersecurity Center for more information about Hikvision's cybersecurity strategy and practices.
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Tesla to cut 10% of salaried staff, Elon Musk says
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 11:09 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company is moving ahead with plans to lay off about 10% of its salaried staff.
But he also said he expects Tesla’s overall workforce to be larger in a year than it is now.
In a video Tuesday, he said the company grew a little too fast in some areas, so the layoffs are needed.
But he said a year from now he expects their headcount to be higher than it is now, for both salaried and hourly workers.
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MINNEAPOLIS, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) announces that it will release its operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, after the market closes on August 1, 2022.
Conference Call:
Management will host a conference call to discuss those results on the following day, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Interested parties may access the live conference call via the following:
Live webcast: http://ir.centerspacehomes.com
About Centerspace
Centerspace is an owner and operator of apartment communities committed to providing great homes by focusing on integrity and serving others. Founded in 1970, the company currently owns 83 apartment communities consisting of 14,838 homes located in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Centerspace was named a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. For more information, please visit www.centerspacehomes.com.
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Joe McComish, Investor Relations, at (701) 837-7104 or IR@centerspacehomes.com.
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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government faced a new crisis Tuesday after two of his most senior Cabinet ministers resigned within minutes of each other.
Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit, saying the government under Johnson’s leadership was no longer competent or “acting in the national interest.”
The apparently coordinated exits came after Johnson was hit by allegations he lied about how he handled claims of sexual misconduct by a lawmaker who was appointed to a senior position.
Both Javid and Sunak are key members of the Cabinet and both are seen as potential successors to Johnson, leaving his position perilous.
A look at who Sunak and Javid are:
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RISHI SUNAK, TREASURY CHIEF
In his resignation letter, Sunak told Johnson “it has become clear to me that our approaches are fundamentally too different.”
“The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. I recognise this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning,” he wrote.
Sunak was, until recently, widely regarded as the party’s brightest rising star, the best-known of potential leadership contenders — and the bookies’ favorite to succeed Johnson.
Sunak, 42, was thrust into the spotlight when he became treasury chief in 2020, tasked with the unenviable job of steering the economy through its worst economic slump on record because of the pandemic. He dished out billions of pounds in emergency spending to help businesses and workers, and his policies have generally been seen in a positive light.
But “partygate” changed those fortunes. Like Johnson, he was issued a police fine for attending a lockdown-flouting birthday party at Downing Street in June 2020. He has also come under heavy criticism for being slow to respond to Britain’s severe cost-of-living crisis.
Sunak also faced pressure following revelations that his wife, Akshata Murthy, avoided paying U.K. taxes on her overseas income, and that the former investment banker held on to his U.S. green card while serving in government.
Born to Indian parents who moved to the U.K. from East Africa, Sunak attended the exclusive Winchester College private school and studied at Oxford.
Some see his elite education and past work for the investment bank Goldman Sachs and a hedge fund as a deficit because he seems out of touch with ordinary voters.
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SAJID JAVID, HEALTH SECRETARY
In his statement, Javid said he could “no longer, in good conscience, continue serving in this government.”
Javid, 52, has been health secretary since June 2021, leading Britain’s COVID-19 response.
Before that, he served as treasury chief, but resigned in early 2020 after clashing with Johnson over his order to fire his team of advisers.
The fact that Johnson brought him back into the government to handle the coronavirus response reflects his reputation for competence.
Javid, a father of four, was first elected in 2010 and has held various positions in government, including serving as home secretary and leading departments for business, culture and housing.
He ran in the 2019 Conservative leadership election, but was eliminated in the fourth round and lost to Johnson.
The son of Pakistani immigrants, Javid has billed himself as a common-man alternative to his private school-educated rivals — although he had a lucrative career in investment banking before entering politics. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/profiles-of-sunak-and-javid-who-quit-johnsons-cabinet/ | 2022-07-06T10:33:16Z |
Software executive with over 18 years' experience leading high-performing product organizations joins senior leadership to further strengthen strategic roadmap
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- isolved Connect 2022 -- isolved®, a G2 leader in human resources (HR) management systems for 10 consecutive quarters and a Champion in Workforce Management from SoftwareReviews, has named Pragya Malhotra as its chief product officer. Malhotra, joins isolved with the remit of ensuring isolved People Cloud™, the intelligently connected human capital management (HCM) platform, continues to address the Future of Work so isolved customers can exceed their goals through transformational employee experience.
As chief product officer, Malhotra will lead an agile and distributed product organization with responsibility for product strategy and roadmap, product management, architecture, engineering, quality assurance and Dev Ops.
"We're excited to welcome someone with such a strong product background within the HCM space into the company," said Todd La Fever, COO of isolved. "Under Pragya's leadership, isolved People Cloud will continue to evolve and scale to reflect the needs of isolved customers both today and tomorrow."
Despite the global pandemic, over the last two years isolved has maintained strong upward momentum with regular product delivery via continuous release to meet customer needs fast. Malhotra's experience scaling products, designing cloud and mobile architecture, managing cloud platforms, and recruiting and developing strong teams, while consistently producing outstanding results, will help ensure isolved continues its growth.
"isolved has consistently proven itself to be an innovator in HR technology, helping small, medium and mid-sized organizations to benefit from product functionality that's often only found within the enterprise, yet at a far lower total cost of ownership," said Malhotra. "It was clear to me from the moment I engaged with the team at isolved that it's not just a company with a highly differentiated product proposition but also one with a uniquely purposeful, agile and rewarding culture. They truly care about their people and go to great lengths to create an inclusive culture. I can't wait to get started and look forward to meeting customers and partners at our annual conference, isolved Connect in Nashville this week."
In her career as an operational executive, Malhotra's most recent tenure was as Vice President, products at UKG, formerly Ultimate Software, an HCM technology provider, where she led the design and development of its HCM platform, mobile strategy, and HR service delivery products, and has held executive and senior roles at InComm, ITA Group and Wells Fargo.
About isolved
isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our HRO partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers across all 50 States — who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, intelligently connects and manages the employee journey across talent acquisition, HR & payroll, benefits, workforce management and talent management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow.
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Sr. Director of Brand and Content
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Supported by Microsoft, the Campaign promotes the Trust Project's 8 Trust Indicators®
PACIFICA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the Trust Project, a global consortium of news organizations responding to the crisis of trust and misinformation through the 8 Trust Indicators®, the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public (CIP) and Accelerating Social Transformation (AST) leadership program jointly announced a powerful new national news literacy campaign supported by Microsoft. The nonpartisan campaign leverages the Trust Project's 8 Trust Indicators® to strengthen democracy by empowering the public to easily assess the trustworthiness of news.
"With the global threat of misinformation so widely known, a large 'anxious middle' has arisen that we believe will welcome and benefit greatly from our simple system to assess news confidently," said Sally Lehrman, founder and CEO of the Trust Project. "Thanks to Microsoft and our wonderful partners at the University of Washington and RTDNA, millions of Americans will learn about our Trust Indicators®. Our goal is to build the public's capacity to resist misinformation and strengthen informed public participation in civic life."
"Microsoft strongly believes in the importance of media literacy education and is pleased to amplify the Trust Project's work to the millions of users of our news platform. Microsoft sees an urgent need to help consumers improve their ability to assess information online and to become more informed consumers of news and information," said Teresa Hutson, Microsoft Vice President of Technology and Corporate Responsibility.
Collaboration partners the Radio Television Digital News Association, the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public, and UW's Accelerating Social Transformation leadership program all share the Trust Project's belief that knowledge is power.
Created by the Trust Project, The 8 Trust Indicators® are a widely accepted standard for assessing the integrity behind a news site. They are transparency disclosures that show who and what is behind a given news story, including the standards, policies and expertise that ensure the site is producing honest journalism in service to the public interest. Since their creation, hundreds of news sites have adopted them.
A collaboration across four influential organizations, the nonpartisan media literacy campaign exposes millions of Americans this fall to clever calls-to-action on multiple Microsoft platforms, drawing attention to the Trust Project's 8 Trust Indicators®. Additionally, the campaign leverages more than a dozen "Trust Indicator Ambassadors" who will evangelize the 8 Trust Indicators® across their communities. Throughout the campaign, the collaborators aim to better understand which ad creatives and messages drive the strongest results and share those insights. Compose[d], a New York-based agency and Certified B-Corp, managed creative production and media.
To learn more about the partnership and the 8 Trust Indicators®, visit: https://thetrustproject.org/trusted-journalism/
Accelerating Social Transformation (AST), a professional development program offered through the Evans School for Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington, catalyzes and amplifies one's potential to drive transformational social impact. Dr. Akhtar Badshah, an expert in the social impact field, leads AST with individuals from nonprofits, corporations, academia, and governments from around the world to supercharge their potential for leading positive change.
The University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public is a nonpartisan research center with a mission to resist strategic misinformation, promote an informed society, and strengthen democratic discourse. We have assembled world-class researchers, labs, thought leaders, and practitioners to translate research about misinformation and disinformation into policy, technology design, curriculum development, and public engagement. This interdisciplinary effort is led by the Information School, Human Centered Design & Engineering and the School of Law, with collaboration from numerous other university and community partners.
RTDNA is the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to broadcast and digital journalism. Founded as a grassroots organization in 1946, RTDNA's mission is to promote and protect responsible journalism. RTDNA defends the First Amendment rights of electronic journalists throughout the country, honors outstanding work in the profession through the Edward R. Murrow Awards and provides members with training to encourage ethical standards, newsroom leadership and industry innovation.
The Trust Project is a global network of news organizations working to affirm and amplify journalism's commitment to transparency, accuracy and inclusion. The project's created the 8 Trust Indicators®, which are a collaborative, journalism-generated standard for news that helps both regular people and the technology companies' machines easily assess the authority and integrity of news. The Trust Indicators® are based in robust user-centered design research and respond to public needs and wants. For more, visit: https://thetrustproject.org/faq/.
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MADRID (AP) — After initially blaming fans, UEFA apologized to them on Friday for the “frightening and distressing” chaos at the Champions League final after Real Madrid joined Liverpool in demanding the organizer explains what went wrong at the Stade de France.
“UEFA wishes to sincerely apologise to all spectators who had to experience or witness frightening and distressing events in the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final” last Saturday, it said in a statement. “No football fan should be put in that situation, and it must not happen again.”
Fans, including children, were tear-gassed, assaulted and harassed while trying to get into the final. UEFA initially blamed the chaos and violence on fans arriving late, then blamed holders of fake tickets. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said the tear gas was justified.
UEFA added on Friday it has commissioned an independent review to identify shortcomings and responsibilities of all entities — the clubs, federations, fans, security, stadium operator — involved in the organisation of the final.
“The review, led by Dr. Tiago Brandao Rodrigues from Portugal, aims at understanding what happened in the buildup to the final, and determining what lessons should be learned to ensure there is no repeat of the actions and events of that day,” UEFA said. It promised to publish the full report.
While Liverpool fans were mainly affected and the club has been gathering evidence and demanding action, Real Madrid also wanted answers from UEFA for the disorder that left its fans “abandoned and defenseless.”
“We call for answers and explanations in order to determine those responsible for leaving the fans abandoned and defenseless,” Madrid said in a statement on Friday. “Fans who in general terms showed exemplary conduct at all times.”
Madrid, which won the final 1-0, said the occasion “quickly turned into a series of unfortunate events which have caused a sense of outrage around the world.”
It mentioned images published by the media that showed supporters being “attacked, harassed, assaulted and robbed in violent fashion. These occurrences continued as they moved in their cars or busses, causing concern for their physical well-being. Certain fans even had to spend the night in hospital as a result of injuries.”
“Football has transmitted an image to the world which is far away from the values and goals which it should pursue,” Madrid said. “Our fans and supporters deserve a response and those responsible to be held accountable in order for events like these to be eradicated from football and sport in general.”
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NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, today announced that it will host the Investor Meeting at Dash 2022, its annual user conference.
The Dash Keynote will be held on Wednesday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET, followed by the Investor Meeting later the same day at 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET.
Registration and webcast details for virtual attendance at the Keynote and Investor Meeting are available on the Datadog Investor Relations website at http://investors.datadoghq.com and on the day of the event, a live webcast will be available at http://investors.datadoghq.com. For those unable to attend the Investor Meeting, an on-demand replay will be made available after the event.
We will focus on our platform, products, and innovation, and do not plan to issue a financial performance update or new financial targets at this event.
Datadog is the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring and log management to provide unified, real-time observability of our customers' entire technology stack. Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes and across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation and cloud migration, drive collaboration among development, operations, security and business teams, accelerate time to market for applications, reduce time to problem resolution, secure applications and infrastructure, understand user behavior and track key business metrics.
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Datadog Investor Relations
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a leader in personalized genetic testing and diagnostics, today announced that the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Delaware Federal District Court's September 2021 decision that all three CareDx patents asserted against Natera are invalid for claiming patent-ineligible subject matter.
"We are pleased that multiple courts have rejected CareDx's baseless claims against Natera's proprietary technology," said Daniel Rabinowitz, chief legal officer, Natera. "Natera is a leading innovator of cfDNA testing, and we remain focused on serving the transplant community, including our many physician partners and patients."
About Natera
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. We aim to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health, and inform earlier, more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera's tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. For more information, visit www.natera.com.
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All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not a representation that Natera's plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent Natera's expectations as of the date of this press release, and Natera disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including with respect to developments in matters under dispute or litigation, the scope of protection we establish and maintain for, and developments or disputes concerning, our intellectual property or other proprietary rights, and our expectations of the benefits of our tests and product offerings to patients, providers and payers. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in "Risk Factors" in Natera's recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in other filings Natera makes with the SEC from time to time. These documents are available at www.natera.com/investors and www.sec.gov.
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Investor Relations: Mike Brophy, CFO, Natera, Inc., 510-826-2350
Media: Kate Stabrawa, Communications, Natera, Inc., pr@natera.com
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Dear editor:
To the obviously racist squawker who stated that Judge Brown-Jackson and Secretary of Defense Austin were affirmative action appointees and “not qualified,” let’s test your statement with facts:
Judge Jackson was a Harvard law “honor” graduate, the editor of the law school journal/newspaper, a judge at the United States level for both appeals and District of Columbia courts, a chair for a United States-level sentencing board and served as an attorney in the office of her predecessor. Comparatively, her predecessor (Supreme Court Judge Breyer) was also a Harvard graduate, taught as a professor at Harvard, served as an attorney on Watergate and clerked in the Supreme Court prior to his appointment.
Where in these fact-based qualifications would anyone find that Judge Jackson is “not” or even less qualified? Oh, I think I know the answer: You, the accusing squawker, being an outed racist and a liar.
I did not see your squawk to challenge qualifications when your master, the orange Trump tornado, appointed Justice Barret. BTW Barret’s qualifications were less than either Jackson or Breyer, but you did not take the time to either write your false accusations or research because Barrett was not a person of color and thus okay with you. Correct?. Further, you, being an opportunist to incite racism, were too dumb to know that you would be fact-checked.
As for Secretary Austin: two master’s degrees, graduated from the Army War College, served as the No. 1 Army personnel: Chief of Staff, Commander of warfighting entities in the Middle East, Afghanistan, led the army warfighting against Isis in Iraq, was commander-level of Central Command for the Army, and served on the board of directors for a Fortune 500 company.
Similarly, his predecessor does have a doctorate, served in the Gulf War (not as No. 1 warfighter), and was chief of staff for a Fortune 500 company, no graduation from War College, no No. 1 leadership position in active war. Being a reasonable person, I would say that, based on this “fact-based” comparative analysis, Austin (not to mention, he is a fellow Georgian) would be best-qualified. Be it not for your master Trump “the chump” mentality, you and any reasonable person would agree.
Please stop spurring racist, non-fact-based information that you know will be challenged and you would not take the time to give due diligence to what is right and correct. Imagine there being something to be said when we, as people of what could be a great USA, change our thought process from racist to truly greatest: It would be miraculous if we all practiced getting along, being fair and reasonable, stopping racism, helping one another and having the faith in our Creator that we should pattern our lives after, to do what is right and honorable to help, not hurt.
Remember, when you come into the reality and truth of this world: All colors, genders, nationalities and special people are here to stay. Deal with it.
Oscar Cooks
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The Artemis I launch team is gearing up for another countdown that will begin early Saturday morning after a range of issues prevented liftoff on Monday.
The launch window opens at 2:17 p.m. ET and closes at 4:17 p.m. ET on Saturday. Currently, weather conditions are 60% favorable during the launch window, according to weather officer Melody Lovin. She doesn't expect weather to be a "showstopper" for the launch.
The Artemis I stack, which includes the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, continues to sit on Launchpad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
While there is no guarantee of a launch on Saturday, "we're going to try," said Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, during a news conference Thursday evening. And while the launch team will assume a little more risk heading into the launch attempt, they are acceptable risks that the team is comfortable with, Sarafin said. The Artemis I mission is uncrewed.
One of the areas where the team is assuming more risk is with the conditioning of engine #3, which contributed to the scrub of Monday's launch attempt. Another is a crack in the foam of the core stage intertank which could break apart and hit part of the solid rocket booster, but the team feels that the chances of that are very low, Sarafin said.
It's "a marginal increase in risk," Sarafin said, but "we are clearly ready to fly."
"We had a plan going into the August 29th launch attempt. It used the sensors to help confirm the proper thermal conditioning of the engines. We had trained that plan, and then we ran into other issues," Sarafin said.
"We were off the script in terms of the normal tanking operation, and the team did a fantastic job working through the managing of a hazardous condition. One of the worst things that you can do when you find yourself in a hazardous condition is just go even further off script."
After reviewing the data, the team has a plan for moving forward.
Work has been completed at the launchpad to address two different hydrogen leaks that occurred Monday. The team has also completed a risk assessment of the engine conditioning issue and a foam crack that also cropped up, according to NASA officials.
On Monday, a sensor on one of the rocket's four RS-25 engines, identified as engine #3, reflected that the engine could not reach the proper temperature range that is required for the engine to start at liftoff.
The engines need to be thermally conditioned before super-cold propellant flows through them before liftoff. To prevent the engines from experiencing any temperature shocks, the launch controllers increase the pressure of the core stage liquid hydrogen tank to send a little bit of the liquid hydrogen to the engines. This is known as a "bleed."
Now, the team has determined it was a bad sensor providing the reading.
"We've had time to go back and look at look at the data and compare many sources of data and do some independent analysis that confirmed it's a bad sensor," said John Honeycutt, SLS program manager at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. "We're getting good quality propellant through the engine."
On launch day, the team will ignore the bad sensor, said John Blevins, SLS chief engineer.
The automated launching sequencer on the rocket checks the temperature, pressure and other parameters. The bad sensor, which is not part of the sequencer, is not considered to be a flight instrument, Blevins said.
The team plans to begin the bleed earlier in the countdown than it occurred on Monday. The countdown for launch will pick up on Saturday at 4:37 a.m. ET during a planned hold. That's when mission managers receive a weather briefing and decide if the team should proceed with loading propellant into the rocket. The bleed is expected to occur around 8 a.m. ET, said Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director for NASA's Exploration Ground Systems Program.
There is no longer a need for a two-day countdown, like during the first launch attempt, "because many of the configurations needed for launch are already in place," according to NASA.
NASA's live coverage will begin at 5:45 a.m. ET on their website and TV channel.
"We've got to show up, we've got to be ready, and we've got to see what the day brings," Sarafin said.
If the mission launches on Saturday, it wil go on a journey around the moon and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on October 11.
There is still a backup opportunity for the Artemis I mission to launch on September 5 as well.
The Artemis I mission is just the beginning of a program that will aim to return humans to the moon and eventually land crewed missions on Mars.
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MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Nuclear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: MIR) ("Mirion"), today announced its ATOM® Phantom product line will play a vital role in the first of a series of NASA missions aimed at enabling human exploration to the Moon and Mars. The uncrewed Artemis I mission, scheduled for launch on August 29th, will serve as the first integrated test of NASA's deep space exploration systems, including the Orion spacecraft. Two custom, anthropomorphic ATOM Phantoms will ride as "passengers" aboard the Orion, to assist in measuring potential radiation exposure to astronauts.
ATOM Phantoms are designed and produced by CIRS, now part of Sun Nuclear, a global leader in Quality Management solutions for Radiation Therapy and Diagnostic Imaging. The phantoms – constructed of materials that mimic human tissue, bone, and organs – are used globally by hospitals, cancer centers and research institutions to provide a physical representation of patient anatomy for measuring radiation dose in cancer treatment and imaging procedures.
The full CIRS ATOM Phantom line consists of models representing a newborn, 1-year-old, 5-year-old, 10-year-old, adult male, and adult female. For the Artemis I mission, two female-bodied torso models were selected, as there are an increasing number of female astronauts – and women typically experience greater sensitivity to space radiation. Furthermore, a stated goal of the Artemis program is to send the first woman astronaut to walk on the surface of the Moon.
Following a CIRS tradition when shipping ATOM Phantoms to customers worldwide, the space-bound phantoms were given names – Helga and Zohar. While both will be equipped with radiation detectors, only Zohar will wear a radiation protection vest to better understand the radiation levels that may be encountered in space and how effective the vest is for mitigating solar particle events (SPE) exposure.
While Sun Nuclear and CIRS produce the ATOM Phantoms, the effort to prepare Helga and Zohar for the mission has been an international effort. The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is conducting the Matroshka AstroRad Radiation Experiment (MARE) in collaboration with the Israel Space Agency (ISA) and industry partner StemRad, as well as Lockheed Martin and NASA. In addition, universities and research institutions from nine countries have participated in the experiment.
"Mirion Technologies has a long history of our products being used in space, from dosimeters in the International Space Station to various spectroscopy instruments in exploration robots and satellites," says Thomas Logan, CEO of Mirion Technologies. "With the historic Artemis I mission and its inclusion of ATOM Phantoms, CIRS and Sun Nuclear continue the longstanding engagement of Mirion to make space exploration safer, and to support interplanetary scientific voyages."
References:
https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-i-press-kit/
https://www.dlr.de/content/en/articles/news/2018/4/20181115_helga-zohar-radiation-exposure.html
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Sun Nuclear and CIRS are part of Mirion Medical, a group of healthcare-focused brands within Mirion Technologies (NYSE: MIR). We provide innovative solutions for Radiation Therapy and Diagnostic Imaging centers. More than 5,000 cancer centers worldwide rely on us for independent, integrated Quality Management. With a focus on ongoing support, Sun Nuclear aims to ease technology adoption, enhance workflows and improve outcomes – so that healthcare providers can achieve real results for Patient Safety. Visit us: sunnuclear.com and cirsinc.com. Follow us: @sunnuclear.
Contacts
For investor inquiries:
Jerry Estes
ir@mirion.com
For media inquiries:
Matthew Maddox
mmaddox@mirion.com
Sun Nuclear, CIRS, and ATOM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mirion Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Golden Arrow Resources Corporation (TSXV: GRG) (FSE: G6A) (OTCQB: GARWF), ("Golden Arrow" or the "Company") announces the resignation of Louis Salley as a director of the Company for personal health reasons.
"Lou Salley has served as a board member for our Company with great insight, advice and exceptional dedication. On behalf of the board, we wish Lou well," commented Joseph Grosso, Chairman, President & CEO for Golden Arrow.
Golden Arrow Resources Corporation is a mining exploration company with a successful track record of creating value by making precious and base metal discoveries and advancing them into exceptional deposits. The Company is well leveraged to the price of gold, having monetized its Chinchillas silver discovery into a significant holding in precious metals producer SSR Mining Inc.
Golden Arrow is actively exploring a portfolio that includes an epithermal gold project in Argentina, a district‑scale frontier gold opportunity in Paraguay, a base-metal project in the heart of a leading mining district in Chile and more than 180,000 hectares of properties in Argentina.
The Company is a member of the Grosso Group, a resource management group that has pioneered exploration in Argentina since 1993.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
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Executive Chairman, President and CEO
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BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) ("Waterdrop" or the "Company"), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, before U.S. markets open on Friday, September 9, 2022.
Waterdrop's management team will hold a conference call on September 9, 2022 at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Elite Entry Number to join the call.
A telephone replay will be accessible two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through September 16, 2022 by dialing the following numbers:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.waterdrop-inc.com/.
About Waterdrop Inc.
Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.
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ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi’s decision to resign Thursday, barely 12 hours after his “unity” coalition broke apart dramatically in Parliament, was the latest step in a political limbo that will likely last for months before a new government is solidly in place to lead the European Union’s third-largest economy.
By Thursday afternoon, about the only certainty was Italians are going to the ballot box on Sept. 25, some six months early.
Even before the date was set, Italy’s perennially bickering parties were already off and running, some of them losing longtime stalwarts in their leadership over the decision by three key coalition partners — populist, right-wing and conservative — to desert Draghi. In 17 months at the helm of government, Draghi was viewed as a pillar of stability on a continent wracked by high inflation and fearful of energy shortages as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Rallies, petitions and pleas by citizens, mayors and lobbyists to save his imperiled government ultimately went unheeded. Political partisan priorities triumphed over solidarity in a nation that, like most of Europe, faces an approaching cold winter as it deals with the consequences of its dependency on gas from Russia.
How the failure to heed citizens’ pleas might shape voters’ decisions won’t be known until the votes are counted and parties in backroom talks forge a new government.
IF DRAGHI HAD SO MANY FANS, WHAT WENT WRONG?
Much finger-pointing was aimed at the 5-Star Movement, which became Parliament’s largest political force in the 2018 election. Its leader, Giuseppe Conte, drafted by the 5-Stars to be premier in back-to-back governments, had joined his successor’s “national unity coalition.” But he always seemed to be chafing at losing his post to Draghi, who was tapped by President Sergio Mattarella to guide Italy’s economic revival in the pandemic. Last week, 5-Star senators boycotted a confidence vote on an energy costs relief bill.
But Draghi suffered no shortages of run-ins with other coalition partners. To cite only one: right-wing League leader Matteo Salvini railed against a government decree requiring vaccination against COVID-19, a negative test or recent recovery from infection to access venues including restaurants, gyms and workplaces.
Both Conte and Salvini, known for pro-Russia stances, eventually reluctantly approved Italy’s shipments of arms to Ukraine. Former premier Silvio Berlusconi, whose conservative Forza Italia party also deserted the coalition, lavished attention on Russian leader Vladimir Putin, treating him like a close friend at his Sardinian seaside villa.
A small, centrist party leader, Carlo Calenda tweeted with irony: “It will be a coincidence, but the most serious and pro-Atlantic government of recent history gets sent packing by those who have supported pro-Putin positions.”
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Mattarella, the Italian president, told the nation Thursday evening that while early elections are always a “last choice,” he saw no chance for a fourth government in the five-year term of Parliament. So he signed a decree dissolving Parliament.
The fatal blow for Draghi’s government struck when senators from Conte’s, Salvini’s and Berlusconi’s parties refused to renew their backing for Draghi in a confidence vote the premier sought in a 11th-hour bid to revive his coalition.
Italy’s constitution mandates that elections must be held within 70 days of the decree ending Parliament, whose five-year term would have expired in March 2023.
WHO WINS?
Opinion polls in last months indicated that the far-right Brothers of Italy party, the only sizeable force in Parliament to refuse to join Draghi’s coalition could garner just over 20% if an election. That’s roughly the same percentage the polls give the center-left Democratic Party. But former Premier Enrico Letta, whose Democratic Party gave Draghi its confidence votes, had been banking on an eventual electoral alliance with the 5-Star Movement — a prospect decidedly dicey after the populists deserted Draghi. Giorgia Meloni, the Brothers of Italy leader, has been allied for years with Salvini’s and Berlusconi’s parties, but while her popularity rose, their parties have seen slumping fortunes in local elections. But with Salvini itching for years to become premier, Meloni might face a Salvini-Berlusconi deal to make the League leader the next premier.
WHO LOSES?
The dramatic and rapid unraveling of Draghi’s ‘’unity” coalition is likely to leave its mark on Italy’s political landscape. As former Premier Matteo Renzi, a master of political maneuvering, who helped bring down Conte’s second premiership, put it even before the votes were counted Wednesday night: “Nothing will be the same as political parties go.”
By Thursday evening, two prominent stalwarts n Berlusconi’s Forza Italia who are ministers in Draghi’s Cabinet announced they were leaving the party. They accused the media mogul of betraying the party’s staunch pro-Europe, pro-NATO leanings by siding with Euro-skeptic Salvini and abandoning Draghi. As for the populists, the 5-Star Movement has been bleeding lawmakers for months. The most prominent to defect is Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, who recently formed a pro-NATO party.
HOW LONG WILL DRAGHI STAY IN OFFICE
Draghi stays until a new government is formed and sworn in. After the 2018 elections, which saw the 5-Stars confound pundits and opinion polls with a stunningly big win, it took 90 days to get a new government in place, anchored by Conte’s and Salvini’s forces. So conceivably, Draghi in his caretaker role, might occupy the premier’s office through most of this year.
The caretaker designation will make it impossible for the lame-duck government to take on new initiatives. But Draghi, in thanking his Cabinet Thursday evening, made clear he intended to still be useful.
“Italy has everything (needed) to be strong, authoritative, credible,” in the world. Draghi said. He reminded his ministers that the government must still grapple with the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, inflation and energy costs as well as economic reforms.
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Leading Digital Talent Solutions Platform Continues Acquisition Strategy to Improve Hiring Process with its AI-powered Proprietary Technology
AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Job.com, the data-driven, AI-powered recruitment platform, announced today the acquisition of PrincetonOne, a New Jersey-based talent solutions provider with an emphasis on Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and permanent recruitment services. The acquisition is a continuation of Job.com's strategic plan to develop revenue and reach by acquiring successful businesses and supporting intelligent growth with the application of Job.com's proprietary technology. Each acquisition provides an opportunity for the AI to continue learning from new data and subsequently delivers a more effective and efficient hiring process for recruiters and job seekers alike.
"PrincetonOne brings significant value to the market and our portfolio, and we are delighted to join forces," said Job.com Co-Founder and CEO Paul Sloyan. "PrincetonOne has proven to serve their loyal client base with a high level of service, a fitting complement to the firms we previously acquired. We're looking forward to the opportunity to transform talent acquisition with PrincetonOne and our portfolio and moving toward modernization by applying our technology and augmenting the hiring process."
Founded in 2002 by Dave Campeas, PrincetonOne has a nationwide footprint and a diverse clientele, with special concentrations in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and supply chain industries, as well as placements in functional areas such as accounting, finance, and HR. PrincetonOne has built a reputation for delivering best-in-class solutions ahead of the curve and competition. In May 2022, PrincetonOne was named to the Forbes List of Best Professional Recruiting Firms in the country for six consecutive years. PrincetonOne brings more than 130 employees to Job.com, increasing total full-time core employees to more than 300.
"We're delighted to be part of the Job.com team," said PrincetonOne Founder and President Dave Campeas. "With both companies working tirelessly to stay ahead of the curve through continual innovation, this is the ideal opportunity to foster growth and enrich PrincetonOne, while continuing to offer our clients the best possible service. The addition of Job.com's proprietary technology will help us bring PrincetonOne to the next level and we're excited to continue growing and innovating together."
Job.com's technology aims to remove friction from the hiring process and every acquisition along with its inherent data enhances AI learning. By removing unnecessary steps and wait time, and layering in AI and automation, job seekers have a more positive and personalized experience. This AI and machine learning also enables Job.com to provide better, faster candidate matches for recruiters. The technology augments the recruiter experience further by allowing them to focus their time on high-value interactions with candidates. As firms continue to join forces with Job.com, more opportunity arises to create efficient candidate attraction, better fit placements, decreased hire time, and a human-first hiring process with consumer-level user experiences throughout.
"We set out to make hiring better for candidates, clients, and recruiters alike," said Job.com Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Arran Stewart. "Each of our acquisitions allows Job.com to move toward fulfilling our vision of a digitalized recruitment industry, and with our technology, we aim to deliver an efficient, but always human-centric, hiring experience. Ultimately, we want jobseekers to be placed in their ideal job."
By joining forces, Job.com and PrincetonOne will be able to magnify the rapid growth experienced by Job.com's previous acquisitions, reaching more clients and candidates, and further revolutionizing the recruitment industry through Job.com's proprietary technology, intelligent AI, and data-driven solutions. With its focus on developing cutting-edge technology to design the future of recruitment, Job.com will give PrincetonOne the tools they need to realize their full potential, all while continuing to deliver on its mission to create a better, smarter, and more human hiring experience for all.
"Although this is not the first acquisition for Job.com, it presents a huge opportunity for Job.com to continue moving the needle toward digitized, modern recruitment. The staff and leadership at PrincetonOne come to our portfolio with a fantastic reputation and I look forward to the immense value we will see from this union," said Stewart.
Acquisition remains a key element of Job.com's growth strategy, and it is positioned to continue tapping into the vast selection of great staffing and recruitment agencies currently operating within North America throughout 2022.
"We will continue to acquire and add successful staffing and recruitment firms to our portfolio this year and in 2023, and we fully intend to see exponential revenue growth as well as tremendous advancements in our technology. It's a very opportunistic time to be at Job.com," added Sloyan.
Job.com acquired cybersecurity-focused staffing firm HireVergence in 2020; healthcare and travel nursing-focused firm Fortus Group as well as RPO and contract staffing provider Endevis in August 2021; and most recently, per diem healthcare staffing firm QCI Healthcare in December 2021.
Job.com is a digital recruitment company with a unique perspective: Delivering technology and capabilities that shake up the market by bringing together a data-driven approach based in AI and machine learning with high level human capital delivered solutions, designed to efficiently attract and retain the right talent and provide consumer level user experiences throughout the hiring process. This combination provides true value and control to jobseekers, companies, and recruiting teams resulting in more effective talent acquisition, better fit career moves, and a more human hiring experience. Job.com's solutions are growing and evolving rapidly to serve multiple segments of the market and will come to represent the place where individual jobseekers manage their career path and employers find their next hire.
Job.com's mission is to transform talent acquisition with smart technology and a human-first approach.
PrincetonOne is a nationally recognized talent solutions provider helping companies grow through four unique divisions—Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Professional Search, Executive Search, and Contract Staffing. Regardless of the size or scope of a project, PrincetonOne has the expertise to deliver scalable solutions that are positioned to deliver results. Its deep industry experience combined with a broad range of services and capabilities enables the firm to help companies reach the highest levels of excellence in their talent solutions. PrincetonOne has offices in New Jersey, Ohio, and Indiana.
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K-State schedules two-game series with California
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - K-State men’s basketball announced Thursday it has scheduled a two-game, home-and-home series with Pac-12 foe California.
The series will open in Berkeley at Haas Pavilion on Friday, November 11th, 2022. The second game, which will be played at Bramlage Coliseum, will be decided at a later date. It will be played in the 2024-25 season.
The November 11th game will be the first road game for the Wildcats under new head coach Jerome Tang.
K-State and Cal have met seven times, and the Wildcats lead the all-time series with a 6-1 record. It will be the first meeting between the two since a home-and-home series in 2006 and 2007.
The Bears took the 2006 game 78-48, and the Wildcats took the 2007 meeting 82-75.
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daily Harvest announced today that it is teaming up with notable athletes committed to encouraging Americans to "Eat the Solution" and consume more organic fruits and vegetables every day.
Blake Griffin (Brooklyn Nets), Carmelo Anthony (Los Angeles Lakers), Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), Trea Turner (Los Angeles Dodgers), Kemba Walker (New York Knicks), and other all-star athletes have invested in Daily Harvest through Patricof Co, a highly specialized private investment and advisory platform for professional athletes, that will bring to life their collective commitment to a better food system. The athletes were part of the company's Series D financing, which closed in Q1 2022.
"Joining forces with values-aligned world-class athletes allows us to amplify our mission," said Daily Harvest Founder and CEO Rachel Drori. "Together, we can work towards a more sustainable food system for the benefit of human and planetary health."
"Nutrition and healthy eating have been a huge part of my life ever since my mom had me taking fish oil and green juice every morning as a kid. Even though I hated it at the time, I am so thankful for the foundation that she laid for my personal nutrition journey," the six-time NBA All-Star, Blake Griffin said. "Throughout my career, I've continued to evolve how best to take care of my body and discovering Daily Harvest was a game changer for me. With this investment, I look forward to working closely with Rachel and the Daily Harvest team to help educate the next generation on the impact — on our bodies and the planet — of eating more organic fruits and vegetables every day."
"Investing in Daily Harvest was a natural partnership for us" said Mark Patricof, P/Co's Founder and CEO. "We saw the value in aligning ourselves and the athletes we work with to support a mission-driven company that is satisfying a growing consumer demand for healthy, sustainable, and convenient foods across both online and offline channels. We look forward to taking an active role in a company whose mission we believe in and with an impactful opportunity ahead of it."
Given the nature of their work, athletes understand the power food has to nourish, sustain and fuel. With most Americans still not consuming enough fruits and vegetables, Daily Harvest and the athletes plan to magnify the connection between sustainability and nutrition. Through our mutual dedication to "Eat the Solution" we will continue to encourage everyone to make shifts towards a more plant forward diet, which will in turn help lower our carbon footprint by 33%.
About Patricof Co
Patricof Co (P/Co) is a highly specialized private investment platform designed to meet the unique business needs and opportunities of professional athletes. P/Co optimizes athletes' direct private investment strategy through a combination of personalized services and a proprietary co-investment process. Their client service practice creates an investing advantage, allowing P/Co to secure allocations in highly competitive, blue-chip growth and private equity and real estate investment opportunities.
About Daily Harvest
Daily Harvest is reimagining how food can nourish both humanity and the planet by making it easy to eat more real, unrefined fruits and vegetables every day. Through a combination of data science and a future-focused supply chain, Daily Harvest co-creates food with its community and brings it to market in a rapid and highly personalized way. Launched in 2016 by Founder and CEO Rachel Drori, Daily Harvest works with farmers to support biodiversity and organic farming practices for a more regenerative future.
We take care of food so food can take care of you. For more information, visit dailyharvest.com.
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- Revenue Increases 4% in 1Q22 Compared to 1Q21
- 25% Gross Margin Increases 80 Basis Points from 1Q21 Despite Global Inflation and Supply Chain Constraints
- Net Earnings Increase 27% in 1Q22 Compared to 1Q21, with 1Q22 Reaching NT$1.68 or US$0.06 per Basic Common Share or US$1.18 per Basic ADS
- Free Cash Flow of US$53.7 Million in 1Q22, with Further Expansion of Cash and Cash Equivalents Balance to US$219.7 Million
- Dividend of NT$4.3 Per Common Share Approved by the ChipMOS' Board of Directors Pending Shareholder Approval at May 2022 AGM
HSINCHU, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$28.62 against US$1.00 as of March 31, 2022.
All the figures were prepared in accordance with Taiwan-International Financial Reporting Standards ("Taiwan-IFRS").
Revenue for the first quarter of 2022 was NT$6,725.2 million or US$235.0 million, a decrease of 1.0% from NT$6,791.4 million or US$237.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 4.0% from NT$6,465.3 million or US$225.9 million for the same period in 2021.
Net non-operating income in first quarter of 2022 was NT$229.0 million or US$8.0 million, compared to NT$319.3 million or US$11.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, and NT$25.3 million or US$0.9 million in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 is mainly due to a decrease in the share of profit of associates accounted for using equity method of NT$240 million or US$8.4 million and the increase of financial costs of NT$3 million or US$0.1 million. This was partially offset by an increase in foreign exchange gains of NT$154 million or US$5.4 million. The increase compared to the first quarter of 2021 reflects the higher foreign exchange gains noted in the first quarter of 2022 and increased share of profit of associates accounted for using equity method, partially offset by the decrease of gain on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the first quarter of 2022 was NT$1,224.7 million or US$42.8 million, and NT$1.68 or US$0.06 per basic common share, as compared to NT$1,417.5 million or US$49.5 million, and NT$1.95 or US$0.07 per basic common share in the fourth quarter of 2021. This compares to NT$959.1 million or US$33.5 million, and NT$1.32 or US$0.05 per basic common share in the first quarter of 2021. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2022 were US$1.18 per basic ADS, compared to US$1.36 per basic ADS for the fourth quarter of 2021 and US$0.92 per basic ADS in the first quarter of 2021. The Company continues to focus on profitably supporting the higher demand levels it is benefiting from, as it works to offset the headwinds from global inflation and supply chain constraints.
Free cash flow for the first quarter of 2022 was NT$1,536.3 million or US$53.7 million, with a balance of cash and cash equivalents was NT$6,288.0 million or US$219.7 million.
First Quarter 2022 Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022
Time: 3:00PM Taiwan (3:00AM New York)
Dial-In: +886-2-21928016
Password: 894606 #
Webcast of Live Call and Replay: https://www.chipmos.com/chinese/ir/info2.aspx
Replay Starting 2 Hours After Live Call Ends
Language: Mandarin
Note: The Company will provide a transcript in English on its website following the Mandarin conference call to help ensure transparency, and to facilitate a better understanding of the Company's financial results and operating environment.
About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (https://www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to a broad range of customers, including leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as 'believes,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'projects,' 'intends,' 'should,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' 'future' or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, due to various factors, including the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in the Company's other filings with the SEC.
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Fund dedicated to investing in women- and BIPOC-led companies seeks to make investment landscape more equitable and address inequities in healthcare
BOSTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seae Ventures, a Boston-based venture capital firm dedicated to advancing equity by investing in women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs, has launched its inaugural fund of $107M. Seae is the largest fund dedicated to investing in women- and BIPOC-led companies focused on developing technologies that address financial wellness, mental health, women's health and personalized medicine that benefit traditionally underserved and vulnerable populations.
"It is a well-known fact that women and BIPOC entrepreneurs have not had equal access to capital," said Jason Robart, Seae Ventures co-founder and managing partner. "Closing gender and racial equity gaps starts with investing in historically overlooked entrepreneurs. We are confident our efforts will motivate other venture firms to recognize this unseen value and amplify our portfolio's collective mission through investment and support."
Seae is on its way to changing the landscape for entrepreneurs, patients, and the overall U.S. healthcare system, having already funded 17 startups addressing the country's most pressing healthcare disparities including:
- Health in Her HUE, a platform designed to help Black women and women of color easily access culturally sensitive healthcare providers, health content, and community
- Hurdle, an innovative digital mental health platform company aiming to remove barriers to mental health care for People of Color
- MD Ally, a company that triages 911 calls and reroutes non-emergency calls to telehealth medical services
- Moving Analytics, a telehealth company providing virtual cardiac rehab solutions
- Tia, a company building the "modern medical home for women" across virtual and in-person care
Cofounded in 2019 by healthcare veterans Tuoyo Louis, Jason Robart and Pete Sally, Seae is driven by a mission born from their personal experiences and frustration with the widening health disparities across the country. After successfully leading Zaffre Investments, the corporate venture arm of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the Seae team engaged its broad network of progressive corporate and financial investors to support the new fund. Having firsthand knowledge of the impact that insurers can have on realizing the fund's mission, the team naturally targeted health plans as initial strategic investors.
Seae has garnered support from a broad coalition of more than 30 investors who are dedicated to increasing the prevalence of venture firms with diverse leadership. The coalition includes the American Hospital Association, Blue Shield of California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cambridge Associates, Eli Lilly and Company, Goldman Sachs and Health Care Service Corporation.
Suzanne Gauron, Global Head of Launch With GS, noted, "Goldman Sachs is excited to invest in Seae and support their investment in underrepresented founders who are dedicated to building innovative solutions in healthcare. We believe Seae's mission closely aligns with the Launch With GS thesis and we look forward to partnering with the team to drive capital to diverse teams dedicated to improving access to high-quality healthcare."
While the initial fund is closed, Seae will continue to build their firm while enhancing equitable access to capital for diverse entrepreneurs building growth stage companies in future funds.
"Seae Ventures' mission to drive capital toward diverse founders is not just reflective of our shared goals and values, it is also aligned with our investment thesis, which is to affect supply and demand dynamics," said Jasmine Richards, managing director at Cambridge Associates.
To learn more about Seae Ventures visit seaeventures.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Founded in 2019, Seae Ventures is dedicated to building and investing in early-stage healthcare technology and services companies primarily founded by women and people who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color. With a proven track record of success in venture, corporate strategy, innovation, and human capital, Seae seeks to balance the needs of patients, providers, and payers by investing in diverse entrepreneurs with high growth potential in the healthcare and financial technology space. For more information visit seaeventures.com.
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Marc Loewenthal Also Joins as Cybersecurity, Privacy Contract Attorney
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran data privacy and cybersecurity attorney Brent Hoard (FIP, CIPP/US, and CIPM) has joined Troutman Pepper's national Privacy + Cyber Practice Group as a partner based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He joins the firm from Fenwick & West LLP. Hoard is the fourth privacy-focused partner to join the firm this year — Kamran Salour, Kim Phan, and Jim Koenig began in January, March, and April, respectively.
"As we continue to grow our Privacy + Cyber Practice to meet and anticipate client needs, we are excited to welcome Brent to the dynamic team," said John West, chair of the firm's Business Litigation Department. "His privacy expertise, particularly in healthcare, HIPAA, M&A, and global compliance program development, is highly sought after."
A Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), Hoard is a recognized leader in the space. He has helped an array of clients — from Fortune 50 to early-stage innovators — to protect and maximize the value of their data through assessment, development, implementation and enhancement of their privacy, information security, risk management, and HIPAA programs. Hoard is also a trusted advisor on privacy and information security matters in M&A and investment transactions. His expertise spans a variety of industries, including technology, social media, healthcare, pharma and life sciences, digital health, internet, retail, insurance/reinsurance, fintech, and travel/hospitality.
"I am delighted to join Troutman Pepper, which has demonstrated a commitment to client service and leading capabilities to address complex and evolving privacy and data protection issues," Hoard said. "I look forward to partnering with my new colleagues to deliver comprehensive privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response services for our clients."
Hoard earned his JD from Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington and his bachelor's degree in economics from Stanford University. Before the start of his professional career, he pitched in the Minnesota Twins organization from 1998 to 2004 and was a member of the Twins' 40-Man Major League Roster in 2003.
Consulting and industry veteran Marc Loewenthal also joins Troutman Pepper's expanding privacy practice this month. Loewenthal, who is based in Colorado, has served as an industry privacy and security officer and has extensive experience in compliance and operational risk management. He has advised major financial and technology institutions on a wide range of consumer compliance related matters including privacy and information/cybersecurity, mortgages and home equity loans, credit cards, payments and digital currency, bank secrecy act and anti-money laundering, and third-party outsourcing of operations related functions.
Troutman Pepper's Privacy + Cyber Practice Group applies a deep understanding of technology, the law, and its practical implications to help clients protect and manage the privacy and security of their data. Clients depends on the team for assistance with a full range of cybersecurity, information governance, and privacy matters, from the creation of data privacy and cybersecurity policies through major investigations and litigation.
The national practice effectively guides clients through the ever-evolving challenges involved with their use of technology in their businesses, including the collection and use of regulated information. Troutman Pepper combines its core strengths in regulatory compliance, litigation, and corporate law to work with clients to develop innovative and thoughtful frameworks to address potential and actual privacy issues as well as threats to the security of their data and to mitigate the impact of disputes and governmental investigations.
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys strategically located in 23 U.S. cities. The firm's litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from start-ups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients' most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including energy, financial services, health sciences, insurance, and private equity, among others. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Senators say agreement on gun violence bill is at hand
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, Democrats’ lead negotiator said Tuesday, potentially teeing up votes this week on an incremental but notable package that would stand as Congress’s response to mass shootings in Texas and New York that shook the nation.
Nine days after Senate bargainers agreed to a framework proposal — and 29 years after Congress last enacted a major measure curbing firearms — Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., told reporters that a final agreement on the proposal’s details was at hand.
The legislation lawmakers have been working toward would toughen background checks for the youngest firearms buyers, require more sellers to conduct background checks and beef up penalties on gun traffickers. It also would disburse money to states and communities aimed at improving school safety and mental health initiatives.
“I think we’ve reached agreement,” Murphy said. “And just we’re dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s right now. I think we’re in good shape.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the chief Republican bargainer, spoke on the Senate floor moments later and said he, Murphy and the other two top Senate bargainers had “reached agreement.”
The senators did not initially say how they’d resolved the two major stumbling blocks that had delayed agreement on the plan’s legislative language.
One was how to make abusive romantic partners subject to the existing ban that violent spouses face to obtaining guns. The other was providing federal aid to states that have “red flag” laws that make it easier to temporarily take firearms away from people deemed dangerous or to states that have violence intervention programs.
If enacted, the election-year measure would spotlight a modest but telling shift in the politics of an issue that has defied compromise since Bill Clinton was president.
After 10 Black shoppers were killed last month in Buffalo, New York, and 19 children and two teachers died days later in Uvalde, Texas, Democrats and some Republicans decided that this time, measured steps were preferable to Congress’ usual reaction to such horrors — gridlock.
What’s uncertain is whether the Senate agreement and its passage would mark the beginning of slow but gradual congressional action to curb gun violence, or the high water mark on the issue. Until Buffalo and Uvalde, a numbing parade of mass slayings — at sites including elementary and high schools, houses of worship, military facilities, bars and the Las Vegas Strip — have yielded only gridlock in Washington.
Republicans refused to include proposals in Tuesday’s compromise that were sought by President Joe Biden and Democrats to ban assault weapons or raise the minimum age for buying them, prohibit high-capacity magazines or require background checks for virtually all gun sales.
It seemed likely a majority of Republicans — especially in the House — would oppose the legislation. Underscoring the backlash GOP lawmakers supporting the pact would face from the most conservative voters, delegates booed Cornyn at his state’s Republican convention Saturday as he described the measure.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has said his goal was for his chamber to debate and vote on the legislation this week. Momentum in Congress for gun legislation has a history of waning quickly after mass shootings. Lawmakers are scheduled to begin a two-week July 4th recess at the end of this week.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he supported the outline bargainers announced last weekend. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., also said she backed the effort and seems sure to set up votes on it as quickly as she can.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/21/senators-say-agreement-gun-violence-bill-is-hand/ | 2022-06-21T21:33:22Z |
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