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Gov. Kelly applauds Kansas Board of Regents for tuition freeze
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Governor has applauded the Board of Regents for its freeze on tuition for state colleges and universities during the upcoming school year.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says on Wednesday, June 15, the Kansas Board of Regents voted to hold tuition at a flat rate for state universities during the upcoming school year. She said this is something it was able to do due to the historic level of funding provided in the budget she signed in May.
As part of her budget, Gov. Kelly said she restored university funding to pre-pandemic levels to enable state universities to freeze tuition and to knock down barriers in higher education.
“I’m pleased that my call to freeze tuition at state universities has been taken up, especially as pandemic-induced inflation impacts the lives of Kansan students and their families,” Kelly said. “Continuing the streak of low-to-no tuition growth under my Administration ensures our state can maintain its workforce pipeline and keep higher education degrees attainable.”
To make this possible, Kelly said she worked with the KBOR and state universities to secure $37.5 million which restores funding and freezes tuition. Additionally, she said she delivered over $1 billion in funding for higher education - a historic and unparalleled investment in state universities, community and technical colleges, and private institutions.
The Governor said the investments will make post-secondary education more accessible for all Kansans and advance the Sunflower State’s economic prosperity.
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HOUSTON, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott International welcomed key customers aboard its newly converted Amazon vessel for a christening ceremony in the port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
As part of McDermott's global deepwater subsea strategy, the vessel has undergone a sophisticated conversion. The upgraded specifications enable highly automated operations, the production of hex joints from single or double joints using an onboard multi-joint facility and a pipe hold capacity of 10,000 metric tons. Its increased level of automation also enables a significant reduction in the crew numbers required to safely perform pipelay operations.
"Customers around the world are looking to this game changing vessel to deliver their ultra-deepwater projects," said Mahesh Swaminathan, Senior Vice President, Subsea and Floating Facilities. "The world-class pipeline system, installation versatility and advanced technology behind the upgrade significantly elevates its ability to efficiently deliver safe, quality-driven results."
The vessel is designed to be self-sufficient, allowing easy transition from project to project and providing pull through opportunities for the rest of the McDermott subsea fleet.
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs. From concept to commissioning, McDermott's innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott's locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
McDermott cautions that statements in this communication which are forward-looking, and provide other than historical information, involve risks, contingencies and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the expected benefits and opportunities discussed in this press release. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Those statements are made by using various underlying assumptions and are subject to numerous risks, contingencies and uncertainties, including, among others: adverse changes in the markets in which we operate or credit or capital markets; our inability to successfully execute on contracts in backlog; changes in project design or schedules; the availability of qualified personnel; changes in the terms, scope or timing of contracts, contract cancellations, change orders and other modifications and actions by our customers and other business counterparties; changes in industry norms; actions by lenders, other creditors, customer and other business counterparties of McDermott and adverse outcomes in legal or other dispute resolution proceedings. If one or more of these risks materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. This communication reflects the views of McDermott's management as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, McDermott undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
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The climate crisis rarely evokes feelings of joy, but a discovery this week had some scientists excited about what a drought has revealed. Dinosaur tracks from around 113 million years ago were uncovered in a riverbed in Texas due to severe drought conditions -- and more prehistoric findings are likely as water levels continue to drop.
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1. Primaries
Results are in from Tuesday's primaries in New York, Florida and Oklahoma, and key parts of the November election slate are now locked in. Democrats in Florida picked Rep. Charlie Crist to challenge Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in the fall -- and it will not be an easy task. DeSantis has amassed $132 million for the general election, a record sum for a gubernatorial candidate who isn't self-funded, and he has animated the Republican base more than any other GOP politician aside from former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, in New York, the run of one of the longest-serving Democrats has come to an end. And in Oklahoma, Republicans chose a nominee to serve out the remainder of retiring Sen. Jim Inhofe's term ahead of a special general election.
2. Student loans
President Joe Biden is expected to announce his decision today to potentially cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower for people who earn less than $125,000 per year, CNN has learned. The Biden administration has already canceled nearly $32 billion of the $1.6 trillion in outstanding federal student debt by expanding existing forgiveness programs for public-sector workers, disabled borrowers and students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. Still, Biden is facing pressure to do more from Democrats who are urging him to cancel $50,000 per borrower. The White House today may also announce whether to once again extend the current pause on federal student loan payments, which is set to expire on August 31.
3. Ukraine
Ukraine is celebrating its Independence Day today with the holiday falling six months since Russia's invasion began on February 24. While previous years have been marked by celebrations, today is set to be a somber affair as officials warn that Russia may carry out missile attacks against Ukrainian cities. In lieu of a parade, wrecked and captured Russian military vehicles were displayed on Kyiv's main street as a testament to Moscow's failed attempt to capture the capital in the early weeks of the war. President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the day with an emotional address, saying, "Every new day is a new reason not to give up. Because, having gone through so much, we have no right not to reach the end."
4. Teacher strike
Thousands of students in Ohio's largest school district will start their new school year remotely today, as educators remain on strike for better learning and teaching conditions. The Columbus Education Association union -- which represents more than 4,000 teachers, nurses and other education professionals in the Columbus City Schools district -- is striking for the first time since 1975, the union said. Columbus City Schools serves 47,000 students, according to the district. The strike comes as schools around the country face critical teacher shortages and low morale among educators, exacerbated by the pandemic, low pay and ever more crowded classrooms. Also weighing on teachers are a growing number of school shootings and changing guidance on what educators are allowed to teach.
5. Twitter
Twitter's former head of security is accusing the company of "egregious deficiencies" in security protocols and claims the company misled its own board and federal regulators about its vulnerabilities. In an explosive whistleblower report, Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, a respected cybersecurity expert, says Twitter has major security problems that pose a threat to its users' personal information, company shareholders, national security and democracy. He and his team are due to brief staff in both the House and Senate this week. According to Zatko, his accusations come after he attempted to flag the security lapses to Twitter's board and tried to help the company fix years of technical shortcomings and alleged non-compliance with the Federal Trade Commission.
HAPPENING LATER
Uvalde school police chief's fate could be decided at board meeting
The school board in Uvalde, Texas, is expected to discuss whether to fire school Police Chief Pete Arredondo at a meeting later today, three months after a shooter at Robb Elementary killed 19 children and two teachers. Arredondo has come under intense public scrutiny over the police response to the May 24 massacre, America's deadliest school shooting since 2012.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
Tesla owner has his car key implanted in his hand
This man got tired of losing his keys... so he turned himself into a key. What do you think -- clever or crazy? Watch the video here.
9 habits linked to a longer, happier life
Living life to the fullest starts with paying attention to your body and mind. Here are some helpful habits you may want to include in your daily routine.
City makes changes to giant slide after it goes viral for the wrong reason
A giant slide at a park in Detroit is going viral after launching children into the air. Take a look at the extreme slide here.
Inflation is crushing wedding budgets and guests are getting cut
Unfortunately, the cake may not be the only thing in tiers. Due to rising costs, more couples are disinviting guests to trim their wedding budgets.
'Knives Out' sequel gets a release date
The follow-up to the 2019 hit film will once again star Daniel Craig as private detective Benoit Blanc.
TODAY'S NUMBER
70
That's how many consecutive days gas prices have dropped in the US, making it the second-longest streak since 2005. The national average for regular gas dipped on Tuesday to $3.89 a gallon, according to AAA. Although prices are 73 cents higher than a year ago, the recent drop is significant, especially since the average price of a gallon surged above $5 just two months ago.
TODAY'S QUOTE
"Happy birthday, baby! I love you and miss you so much."
-- Vanessa Bryant, sharing a message on Instagram Tuesday on what would have been Kobe Bryant's 44th birthday. The NBA legend and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash along with seven others in January 2020. On Tuesday, attorneys for Vanessa Bryant and another plaintiff urged a jury to consider awarding millions of dollars for emotional distress and the violation of constitutional rights caused by Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters for taking and sharing close-up photos of their loved ones' remains after the crash.
TODAY'S WEATHER
AND FINALLY
Really real fake food
These food displays look so appetizing you'll want to take a bite -- but don't. They're plastic. (Click here to view)
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Argano further enriches solution offerings with Oracle-focused HCM expertise
DALLAS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Argano announced today that NorthPoint Group (NorthPoint) has joined the company. With the addition of NorthPoint, Argano further expands its services, helping clients leverage the full breadth of Oracle capabilities to grow their businesses.
With offices in the US and Mexico, NorthPoint offers Oracle solutions including an industry leading practice in human capital management (HCM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP). In addition, NorthPoint has invested in Oracle technologies for Platform-as-a-Service, including Fusion Analytics Warehouse.
NorthPoint will be aligned within the Argano 4 Oracle team to offer a unified set of business and technology solutions that are core to architecting the digital framework that enables clients to:
- Reimagine products, services and experiences that align with client expectations
- Rearchitect to move beyond legacy systems and technology debt
- Realize speed and agility to build an intelligent cloud-based foundation
- Realign challenges and obstacles with a clear path for continued innovation
"Argano's vision to be the next-generation business and technology services provider will be a game changer within the Oracle consulting ecosystem," said Jeff Curtis, President & COO at NorthPoint Group. "Combining NorthPoint's success and expertise in Oracle Cloud HCM and ERP with Argano's integrated business model will provide Oracle customers a cohesive and unmatched depth of experience to adopt their investment across Oracle's multi-pillar offerings."
"Welcoming NorthPoint marks another exciting milestone for Argano as we continue to expand our capabilities," said Argano CEO, Chip Register. "Their best-in-class Oracle HCM knowledge and experience further increase our depth and talent, supporting our commitment to being the premier transformation partner in building digital foundations that drive value across our clients' entire businesses."
Argano is a next-generation business and technology services provider that builds the Digital Foundations that make businesses run better. Argano is purpose built for the Digital Renaissance, leveraging insight and innovation to help leaders design and implement the complex solutions necessary to not just survive but thrive and improve financial and operational performance. Argano believes a firm's core operating technologies should be enablers of commercial innovation, not a constant source of limitation, and is committed to helping clients think differently about how they deploy and manage people, processes, and technology. For more information visit argano.com.
NorthPoint Group is a technology and management consulting firm with teams who have been successfully developing and implementing Oracle HCM and ERP solutions since the inception of the cloud for a diverse mix of companies that vary according to size, sector and needs. With industry-leading expertise, experience and investment in Oracle emerging technologies such as Platform-as-a-Service, including Fusion Analytics Warehouse, NorthPoint Group is uniquely positioned to maximize clients' investments in Oracle products. To learn more, visit northpointgroup.com.
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Leading Real Estate Developer Grows Portfolio in Western U.S., Launching First Ely by Elysian Living Property and First Property in Utah, While Expanding Presence in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multifamily real estate developer The Calida Group expands its Elysian Living brand in the Western U.S., with five new luxury living communities opening over the next three months. Today, Elysian Living opens its newest portfolio addition, Ely at American Fork, in Utah – marking the company's first property to open outside of Nevada. Elysian Living will also launch four additional properties in Las Vegas in the coming weeks including: Ely at Fort Apache on August 9; Elysian at Sunset on August 11; Elysian at Centennial on August 13; and Ely on Fremont in September.
The award-winning brand Elysian Living features resort-style communities where comfort, style, amenities and convenience coexist seamlessly with a highly-social lifestyle, complimentary reservable workspaces and weekly resident events. Ely by Elysian Living is apartment living reimagined with a fresh perspective. Providing a place with a true sense of community that inspires people, Ely creates elevated experiences and offers modern conveniences.
"We are proud to be expanding not only Elysian Living's portfolio of luxury living communities in Las Vegas, but also throughout the Western U.S.," said Douglas Eisner, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Calida Group.
"It's an incredibly exciting time for us as we launch our first Elysian Living in Utah – a new market for us. We look forward to ushering in this thrilling new chapter for the Elysian Living brand," said Eric Cohen, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Calida Group. "We're bringing the natural elements of the outside in, while also keeping the elevated details the Elysian Living brand is known for, which we cannot wait to unveil to the community."
Located between Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah, the 320-unit luxury community was designed by The Calida Group in partnership with Castlewood Development. Each unit features premium finishes, including designer fixtures, stainless-steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry and quartz countertops in all kitchens and bathrooms, state-of-the-art LED lighting, nine-foot ceilings, custom-designed walk-in closets, scenic patios, balconies, and more. https://www.elysianliving.com/property/ely-at-american-fork
Strategically situated between the spectacular allure of the Las Vegas Strip and the quiet solitude of Red Rock Canyon, Ely at Fort Apache provides convenient access to I-215. Residence amenities include contemporary designer fixtures,stainless-steel appliances,spacious balconies offering pool and courtyard views, over-sized tubs, and more. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, spa, and recreation decks, private poolside cabanas, outdoor kitchen with BBQ grills and kegerator, seating areas with 75" TVs and fire pits; dog area, outdoor ping pong table, resident lobby, concierge services, and a 17,000 sq ft clubhouse.
https://www.elysianliving.com/property/ely-at-fort-apache
All stunning one, two and three-bedroom residences are well-appointed with designer fixtures, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, 9-foot ceilings and spacious balconies. The property features a vast selection of luxury amenities, including a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness centers, fire pits with intimate seating, game lounge, coffee bar, private workspaces, massage room, tanning bed and more.
https://www.elysianliving.com/property/elysian-at-sunset
This inspired collection of studio, one, two and three bedroom residences offers a variety of luxurious amenities, fashioned to satisfy the most discerning tastes. Each unit is adorned with ultramodern designer fixtures, timeless hardware, stainless steel appliances and spacious balconies with pool and courtyard views. Community highlights include a resort-style pool with spa and recreation deck, outdoor kitchen and BBQ grill, a hammock farm, an outdoor volleyball court, and a 9,000 sq ft clubhouse featuring a game lounge with arcade machines, massage room, tanning room, and more.
https://www.elysianliving.com/property/elysian-at-centennial-hills
More details on Ely on Fremont, opening in September in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be announced soon.
Elysian Living's resort-style communities are havens, where comfort, style, amenities and convenience coexist quite nicely with a highly-social lifestyle, complimentary reservable workspaces and weekly resident events. Each Elysian Living community is mindfully located near shopping, fine-dining, nightlife, entertainment, award-winning schools, beautiful parks and freeways to create optimal living environments for every lifestyle. They offer ultra-modern designer fixtures and hardware including upgraded finishes. They are energy efficient and green globe certified and offer the latest in technology packages. Elysian Living is a lifestyle which truly does take luxury living to a whole new level.
The Calida Group is a leading developer, investor, and operator of multifamily real estate properties in the western United States. Founded in 2007 by Douglas Eisner and Eric Cohen, the principals have developed or acquired more than 20,000 multifamily units, and its senior management combines over 100 years of real estate experience. Calida invests roughly $1 billion annually across three primary strategies (Development, Value-Add Acquisitions and Core-Plus Acquisitions) on behalf of a series of discretionary commingled funds serving the family office and ultra-high net worth communities, as well as forming partnerships with many of the nation's largest financial institutions. Calida begins with strategic and creative deal sourcing methods to identify investment opportunities that are often completely off market or otherwise less competitively advertised. Then, by leveraging the firm's lifestyle-oriented design capabilities and operational expertise, Calida tailors unique business plans for each asset. Finally, by meticulously implementing these business plans while managing construction risk, conservatively financing each property and employing thoughtful tax planning, Calida is able to create superior investment opportunities with lower risk than would typically be expected in deals of similar return profiles.
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Flowhub now integrates with KayaPush, saving dispensary owners up to 40 hours of admin work per week.
VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - KayaPush is the all-in-one cannabis software that helps dispensary owners scale by simplifying payroll, HR, time tracking, and scheduling.
KayaPush has partnered with POS solution Flowhub, becoming their first official payroll and workforce management partner to offer an integrated solution.
This integration will provide dispensary owners with deep insights to help streamline their operations and make data-driven business decisions.
With the Flowhub and KayaPush integration, dispensary owners have the ability to:
- Manage labor and sales spending through customizable reports.
- Measure real-time labor vs. sales insights.
- Pull live historical and sales data.
- Generate visual heat maps to measure peak hours of operations.
- Leverage auto-generated staff schedules built from labor vs. sales insights.
- Streamline and run dispensary payroll in 5 minutes or less.
Dispensary owners who use the KayaPush and Flowhub integration will also benefit from Flowhub's Metrc integration and the ability to run dispensary payroll in over 14 US states.
"Dispensaries face significant challenges compared to traditional retailers due to federal illegality, particularly regarding HR and payroll services. Flowhub is proud to integrate with KayaPush to provide best-in-class cannabis technology and operational improvements for our retail partners." - Leandre Johns, COO at Flowhub
Due to the efficiency of the integration, user data reveals that the KayaPush and Flowhub integration can save dispensary owners up to 40 hours per week of administrative time.
This solution is also the ideal choice for multi-location dispensary owners and operators due to the visibility and flexibility it provides for multi-location users.
CEO of KayaPush, Tommy Truong anticipates a huge demand for this integrated solution, "We're excited to offer dispensary owners a turn-key solution to manage their operations. The KayaPush and Flowhub integration provides dispensaries with meaningful insights to help manage their people and scale operations."
Tommy believes that in an industry as complex as cannabis, it's critical to have reliable and compliant solutions to help dispensary owners succeed.
KayaPush is currently offering a free trial to dispensary owners looking for payroll, HR, and workforce management solutions.
Company Information
About: Kayapush is an all-in-one platform that helps dispensary owners grow and scale by simplifying dispensary payroll, HR, time tracking, and scheduling.
Website: www.kayapush.com
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce it is the recipient of the 2021 Spirit of NAPA® trophy, presented at NAPA® Auto Parts' Vendor Summit and Supplier Awards Banquet on May 25, 2022.
At their Awards Banquet, NAPA recognizes top suppliers for their contributions in categories such as quality, innovation, cataloging, and sales leadership. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the prestigious Spirit of NAPA trophy, NAPA's top honor.
This year, Standard Motor Products, Inc. was honored as the 2021 Spirit of NAPA award winner, as a testament to SMP's significant impact on NAPA's success.
In presenting the award, Jamie Walton, NAPA's Executive Vice President & Chief Merchandising Officer, had this to say about SMP's performance, "The Spirit of NAPA encompasses market leadership, outstanding products and service, and a firm commitment to winning the right way with integrity." Continued Walton, "Equally as impressive was the fact that despite a sales increase beyond expectations and global supply challenges, this supplier maintained a fill rate well above the Industry."
Upon receiving this celebrated award, Eric Sills, Standard Motor Products' Chief Executive Officer & President stated, "We are delighted and humbled to have been awarded NAPA's top honor. We believe that the partnership between NAPA and SMP creates a powerful combination, one which has yielded tremendous success in the marketplace." Sills went on to say, "We recognize that to be successful, we need to do just about everything right, so I thank both NAPA and the thousands of SMP employees who contributed to this win."
About SMP
With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts. SMP supplies independent professional technicians and do-it-yourselfers with high quality replacement parts for engine management, ignition, emissions, fuel and safety-related systems, as well as temperature control products for domestic and import cars and light trucks. SMP products are sold worldwide through both traditional and non-traditional distribution channels. For more information, download the SMP® Parts App or visit smpcorp.com and ir.smpcorp.com.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City had been here before, losing at home and risking throwing away the title.
Would the leaders choke like never before in the Premier League?
The prospect of a first-ever changing of the lead on the final day was growing Sunday with Villa leading 2-0 at the stunned Etihad Stadium as challenger Liverpool chased a win over Wolverhampton.
Just like when a comeback was conjured up in 2012 to win its first Premier League title with two stoppage-time goals, City produced another rousing recovery.
This time it took three goals — all scored in five minutes from the 76th minute — to turn it around against Villa to win 3-2 and successfully defend the title by a single point.
Even when City was losing, Liverpool was still in second place because it was only drawing 1-1 with Wolves at Anfield.
But the importance of lkay Gündoğan’s second goal in the 81st minute was magnified moments later when Mohamed Salah sent Liverpool in front against Wolves before Andy Robertson sealed a 3-1 win for Liverpool.
“We came back from the dead today and won the game,” captain Fernandinho said after his final game for City. “It’s an amazing feeling.”
Relief, followed by pure bliss.
No wonder thousands of City fans flooded onto the field at the final whistle, defying new orders against pitch invasions. Soon the stadium was cloaked in blue smoke.
Once the field was cleared, the Premier League trophy could be handed to City for the sixth time in 11 seasons. That looked unlikely when Matty Cash headed Villa in front in the 37th minute and former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho extended the lead in the 69th.
It took İlkay Gündoğan’s header to begin the comeback in the 76th and Rodri equalized two minutes later by striking from the edge of the penalty area, placing the ball through a tight gap into the bottom corner. When Gündoğan tapped in Kevin De Bruyne’s cross in the 81st, the comeback was complete.
“Sometimes it’s nice to live these kind of situations,” Pep Guardiola said after winning his fourth Premier League title since taking charge of City in 2016. “We live it for the future. I had a feeling that it will help us to be stronger next season.”
Liverpool — the only team to disrupt City’s run of titles since 2018 with its 2020 success — had to settle for second place. Jürgen Klopp’s FA Cup and League Cup winners are, however, still on for a possible treble with the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday.
“I can imagine it was much worse for the people at home watching on their tellies,” Klopp said. “When Aston Villa is 2-0 up and you think, ‘Wow, it could really be’. I was not really aware of it.”
Liverpool was being held 1-1 when City was trailing and only went in front after the eventual champions took the lead in the final 10 minutes of the season.
The great rivals could only be separated by a single point in the final standings.
“The season was so close, so tight,” Klopp said. “What I learned in life is, if you keep going, you get the reward. Not today but we will get it. It’s up to us to keep going.”
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RETURN
Tottenham will be back in the Champions League next season after a two-season absence thanks to a 5-0 rout of last-place Norwich clinching fourth place.
Son Heung-min netted twice to finish the season as joint-top league scorer with Salah on 23 goals. There was also a double from Dejan Kulusevski, who has helped to engineer the north London club’s upturn since joining in January on an 18-month loan from Juventus. Harry Kane, who was denied a move to Manchester City ahead of this season, headed in his 17th and final goal of the league campaign.
Tottenham heads into the offseason trying to keep coach Antonio Conte, the architect of the resurgence since being hired in November.
EUROPA LEAGUE SPOTS
There will be no return to European football’s top-tier competition for Arsenal after five seasons away after a collapse that was corrected on the final day by beating Everton 5-1 to finish fifth.
Manchester United will join Arsenal in the Europa League under new manager Erik ten Hag despite losing 1-0 to Crystal Palace. West Ham wasted the chance to dislodge United from sixth place after losing 3-1 at Brighton so this season’s Europa League semifinalists will drop into the Europa Conference League.
RELEGATED
Dropping out of the Premier League after six seasons is Burnley after a 2-1 loss to Newcastle. Leeds capped its recovery under American coach Jesse Marsch by beating Brentford 2-1 to avoid relegation.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared its third quarterly cash dividend payment for 2022 of US$0.15 per common share.
The third quarterly cash dividend for 2022 of US$0.15 will be paid to holders of record of Wheaton common shares as of the close of business on August 26, 2022 and will be distributed on or about September 8, 2022. The ex-dividend trading date is August 25th, 2022.
Under the Company's revised dividend policy, for the 2022 calendar year, the quarterly dividend per common share is targeted to equal the greater of 30% of the average cash generated by operating activities in the previous four quarters divided by the Company's then outstanding common shares, all rounded to the nearest cent and the dividend declared in the prior quarter. To minimize volatility in quarterly dividends, the Company has set a minimum quarterly dividend for the duration of 2022 equal to the dividend per common share declared in the prior quarter.
The declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. This dividend qualifies as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes.
The Company has previously implemented a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"). Participation in the DRIP is optional. For the purposes of this quarterly dividend, the Company has elected to issue common shares under the DRIP through treasury at a 1% discount to the Average Market Price, as defined in the DRIP. However, the Company may, from time to time, in its discretion, change or eliminate the discount applicable to Treasury Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP, or direct that such common shares be purchased in Market Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP, at the prevailing market price, any of which would be publicly announced.
The DRIP and enrollment forms, including direct deposit, are available for download on the Company's website at www.wheatonpm.com, in the 'investors' section under the 'dividends' tab.
Registered shareholders may also enroll in the DRIP online through the plan agent's self-service web portal at: https://tsxtrust.com/DRIP
Beneficial shareholders should contact their financial intermediary to arrange enrollment. All shareholders considering enrollment in the DRIP should carefully review the terms of the DRIP and consult with their advisors as to the implications of enrollment in the DRIP.
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Afternoon storms return for the weekend!
Published: Aug. 12, 2022 at 4:41 AM EDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The first Friday of the school year is also the first day with sunrise in the 7:00 am hour. We lose one minute on sunrise and sunset almost every day right now. Our first day with sunset before 8:00 pm happens around August 24th. Our dry Sarahan dust is still overhead for Friday. That means one more day with little thunderstorm activity. Thursday we did get one small shower that dropped 0.05″ of rain at SRQ. More moisture returns into the weekend, bringing a better chance of scattered storms, especially on Sunday and continuing next week.
Tropics are quiet with no storms developing for the next 5 days.
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ÖSTERSUND, Sweden, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has acquired about 3,000 square meters of land in Washington, DC, USA. The seller is Brandywine Realty Trust. The land acquisition amounts to USD 30M, about SEK 280M.
The site at 25 M Street Southeast, is located south of the United States Capitol and within close proximity to notable retail, dining, and entertainment establishments such as Nationals Park. This acquisition marks Skanska's tenth commercial venture in Greater Washington, DC metro area, and one of the few remaining opportunities for a core development site near the Capital Riverfront.
Since 2009, Skanska USA Commercial Development has invested more than USD 3 billion in commercial and multi-family projects, creating more than 1 million square meters of sustainable and community focused developments in select U.S. markets.
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Thrive Home Builders Launches Environmentally Conscious Carbon-Wise Building Process
DENVER, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Home Builders, a Denver-based home builder with 30 years of innovative design building expertise, introduces Thrive Carbon-Wise, a new building approach to producing carbon neutral homes. This pioneering construction method focuses on reducing the embodied and operational carbon of the homes Thrive builds. The result is delivering a home that lessens the harsh impacts of carbon on the environment and helps combat climate change. Thrive Home Builders will produce homes for the first time with this building approach in a community named Sonders in Fort Collins, Colorado, with two collections of single level homes and one collection of townhomes. Production of these homes in Northern Colorado will begin in the fall of 2022.
"We know that reducing the carbon footprint requires global action, but we've made a conscious decision as a home builder to do what we can to lessen the impact of climate change while producing a high performing and quality home for our customers," said Stephen Myers, Chief Executive Officer at Thrive. "Climate change as we know it today has rapidly changed our environment and contributed to massive wildfires, fires in our metro areas and our ever-growing poor air quality. These new carbon neutral homes will decrease climate change impact one homebuyer and home at a time."
Thrive Carbon-Wise is a building approach that focuses on carbon reduction, including both operational carbon, such as the energy use in heating and cooling or lighting in a home, as well as the embodied carbon from the manufacturing of the home's components. With Thrive's new community in Fort Collins, all-electric components such as an electric heat pump will be used rather than a gas furnace and carbon offsets will be purchased for embodied carbon identified in home products.
Recognized by RESNET in 2022 as the most energy-efficient production builder prior to solar, Thrive's end goal is to combine its energy-efficiency with carbon neutrality. When compared with a benchmark home in the industry, such as a 2018 International Energy Innovation Conservation Code (IECC) home, Thrive's 123 homes built in 2021 outperformed its counterparts by 692 fewer tons of carbon emissions per year. This equates to 819 acres of U.S. forests not having to absorb carbon emissions and contributes to a healthier planet.
By applying its Thrive Carbon-Wise building practices to its 220 homes planned for Fort Collins, it's estimated that a total 1,023 tons of carbon emissions will be reduced when compared to a 2021 IECC home. As a result, the home will be healthier for the homeowner and the negative impacts on the environment will be significantly lowered. The decarbonization practices used by Thrive in Fort Collins is equivalent to driving an average gasoline-powered vehicle 2.5M miles less or charging 124M smartphones or 1,211 acres of U.S. forests not absorbing carbon emissions.
As a small production builder, Thrive's size allows it to be nimble and innovative in its homebuilding practices. Thrive has long been producing energy-efficient homes that come standard with solar power to produce Zero Energy Ready Homes, which reduce the need to use fossil fuels, such as gas, known as major contributors to the environment's climate change. Thrive has a 9-year, award-winning Grand Awards record for housing innovation with the U.S. Department of Energy, which recognizes Thrive's advanced energy-efficient and healthy home standards. In addition, every home is Energy Star Certified and LEED Certified, meeting the highest standards of sustainable building practices and design.
"We've been witnessing the results of climate change locally and globally," said Gene Myers, Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer at Thrive. "Warmer temperatures also mean a longer plant growing season that contribute to heightened pollen in the air that worsen allergies and asthma and our healthy homes help with these airborne triggers."
Thrive is the five-time recipient of the EPA Indoor airPlus Leader award and has built more homes with the highest of EPA air quality standards than any other home builder in Colorado. Each Thrive home comes standard with an active radon ventilation system and high capture filtration, exceeding the EPA standards. These practices of building homes with clean indoor air quality improves our homeowner's daily health and well-being.
In combination with its standard practices and new Thrive Carbon-Wise building process, Thrive's masterful design and high-functioning homes are redefining everyday living for the homeowner and environment. For more information on Thrive Carbon-Wise, visit https://www.thrivehomebuilders.com/.
Thrive Home Builders is a Denver-based company that has been building energy-efficient and healthy homes in Colorado for the last 30 years. Its building practices have made them a leader in the industry for high performance homes that have provided homeownership for entry-level, income-qualified homeowners to luxury homebuyers. Thrive homes uses innovative building practices that incorporate the highest standards of energy efficiency and sustainability with the homeowner's health in mind. Thrive's Zero Energy Ready Homes are LEED Certified, Energy Star Certified, EPA Indoor airPLUS certified.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — A woman who hails from a minority ethnic community was chosen Thursday as India’s new president, a largely ceremonial position.
Droupadi Murmu, a leader from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, was elected by the Indian Parliament and state legislatures in voting held Monday, making her the first president from one of the country’s tribes and the second-ever woman to hold the position.
She will be formally sworn in as the president on Monday.
Murmu, 64, who hails from the eastern state of Odisha and was governor of Jharkhand state from 2015-2021, is a member of the Santal ethnic minority, one of India’s largest tribal groups. She started out as a school teacher before entering politics and has been a two-time lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party.
Murmu’s father and her grandfather were village headmen in Baidaposi in Mayurbhanj district in Odisha.
Modi congratulated Murmu by visiting her at her residence in New Delhi, and in a tweet wrote he was “certain she will be an outstanding President who will lead from the front and strengthen India’s development journey.”
“Her record victory augurs well for our democracy,” Modi tweeted.
Murmu’s supporters and Modi’s BJP party see her win as a triumph of tribal people and a breakthrough moment for her community, which generally lacks health care and education facilities in remote villages. Opposition parties, however, are doubtful whether she would be able to help empower and bring any change to the marginalized community.
The president’s role in India is largely ceremonial, but the position can be important during times of political uncertainty such as a hung parliament, when the office assumes greater power. She is bound by the advice of the Cabinet led by the prime minister, who is the chief executive.
She will replace Ram Nath Kovind, a Hindu nationalist leader from the Dalit community, which is at the lowest end of Hinduism’s complex caste hierarchy. Kovind has been president since 2017.
Murmu won against her opponent, Yashwant Sinha, a former BJP rebel who quit the party following differences with Modi on economic issues in 2018. Since then, Sinha has been a vocal critic of Modi and his government.
Indian lawmakers will vote for the country’s new vice president in August. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ethnic-minority-woman-wins-indias-presidential-election/ | 2022-07-22T14:25:42Z |
The fight against an age-old effort to block Americans from voting
As a new wave of restrictions makes voting harder for people who struggle to read — now 1 in 5 Americans — people like Olivia Coley-Pearson have taken up the fight, even if it makes her a target.
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InvestigateTV - For nearly 10 hours on Georgia’s primary day, Olivia Coley-Pearson tracked down every potential voter she could find, working two cellphones as she paced the parking lot outside the polls, repeating the same message: “You need to tell all your cousins, your brothers, your sisters, your aunts, your uncles — everybody you know — to come on down here to vote.”
A third of her neighbors in Coffee County struggle to read at a basic level, and she wanted to make sure they had help navigating their ballots. In the late afternoon, she slid behind the sparkly pink steering wheel of her SUV for her final push of the day, heading down a long stretch of road where buildings gave way to fields and thickets of pine. She turned in to the Kinwood Estates mobile home park and stopped at the edge of a familiar dirt driveway just as Shondriana Jones, 30, bounded down the steps of a trailer.
“I can’t find my ID and Mama, she’s still at work,” Jones said.
Coley-Pearson has helped the family vote for years — she’s known them since she and Jones’ mother, Sabrina Fillmore, were young. Now 60, Coley-Pearson serves as a city commissioner in Douglas, the majority-Black county seat. Fillmore, 54, works at the local poultry plant cutting chickens. Neither Fillmore nor her daughter can read beyond a first-grade level, but they rarely miss an election, believing their votes can influence everything from their electricity costs to the way police treat them.
Coley-Pearson urged Jones to track down a utility bill to prove her identity at the election office just as Fillmore returned from a 10-hour shift, exhausted. With the women aboard, Coley-Pearson started the car, anxiety brewing in her mind.
Even though federal law guaranteed the two women the right to have someone help them vote, Coley-Pearson knew too well that this right was under attack. For all of the recent uproar over voting rights, little attention has been paid to one of the most sustained and brazen suppression campaigns in America: the effort to block help at the voting booth for people who struggle to read — a group that amounts to about 48 million Americans, or more than a fifth of the adult population. “How the system is set up, it disenfranchises people,” said Coley-Pearson, who blames Southern political leaders for throwing up hurdles. “It’s by design, I believe, because they want to maintain that power and that control.”
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Conservative politicians have long used harsh tactics against voters who can’t read — poor, often Black and Latino Americans who have been failed by the U.S. education system and who conservatives feared would vote for liberal candidates. Some states have required voters who needed help to sign an affidavit explaining why they need assistance; some have prevented voters who couldn’t read from bringing sample ballots to the polls and limited the number of voters that a volunteer could help read a ballot. Time and again, federal courts have struck down such restrictions as illegal and unconstitutional. Inevitably, states just create more.
Over the last two years, the myth of election fraud, supercharged by former President Donald Trump in the wake of his 2020 loss, has fueled a barrage of new restrictions. While they do not all target voters who struggle to read, they make it especially challenging for voters with low literacy skills to get help casting ballots.
Last year, Georgia passed a law limiting who can return or even touch a completed absentee ballot. Florida expanded the radius around election locations in which volunteers are prohibited from asking people if they need help. Texas passed a law prohibiting voters’ assistants from answering questions or paraphrasing complicated language on the ballot; a federal judge struck down several sections of the law in June. But the court left other provisions in place, including ones that increase penalties for helping voters who don’t qualify and require people who assist voters to fill out more paperwork. Texas did not appeal the decision.
To understand the impact of low-literacy voters going uncounted, ProPublica analyzed data on turnout from the three most recent national elections and compared it to average estimated literacy levels for over 3,000 counties. We found that as literacy rates decline, voter participation tends to decrease. (Read more about our analysis, and the data used, in our methodology.)
It is impossible to say precisely what role literacy plays in voter turnout. There are many other factors that contribute to lower participation, including some closely intertwined with literacy, such as income and education level. But to put the importance of reading ability in perspective, our analysis found that if low-literacy counties had turnout similar to high-literacy counties, they could have added up to about 7 million votes to the national total for each of those three elections.
This is meaningful, considering that some of the most consequential elections of our time have come down to the narrowest of margins:
Despite losing the popular vote, Trump secured the presidency in 2016 by winning Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan by a margin of just under 80,000 total votes.
President Joe Biden prevailed in 2020 by winning Arizona, Georgia and Wisconsin by just over 40,000 votes combined.
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Coley-Pearson recognizes the importance of this moment for Georgia, which is no stranger to close elections. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp faces another challenge from Democrat Stacey Abrams, and Sen. Raphael Warnock is attempting to hold on to his seat in a race that could tip the Senate back to Republican control. But to Coley-Pearson, helping people vote isn’t only about politics or even just about their rights as individuals. It is about the future of democracy at a time when it seems like the views of the majority are being marginalized by the actions of the few.
As a child in the 1970s, she’d watched as her mother, Gladys Coley — who stood just above 5 feet and had only an eighth grade education — rose to the helm of the local NAACP and challenged the discriminatory school system and police department. Her mother begged her not to return from college in Atlanta, but Coley-Pearson wanted to fight for the people of Coffee County, too. As she headed to the polls on primary day this past May, though, she couldn’t subdue her fear that by helping Jones and Fillmore, she was putting a target on her own back.
Over the course of several years, she’d become tangled in an investigation of supposed voter fraud, which took aim at her attempts to assist voters who requested help. She had pleaded her case to television cameras and at a hearing before the state’s highest election official. She had even wound up in jail.
“Intimidation is real,” Coley-Pearson said. “If we don’t continue to vote, they’re going to have us right back where it used to be.”
Coley-Pearson was born in an era when Southern states forced convoluted literacy tests on voters to keep Black people out of the polls. In those days, local voting officials often made exceptions for white people who couldn’t read. In 1965, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act prohibiting racial discrimination at the polls. That didn’t stop white conservatives, especially in the South, from continuing to discriminate against voters with low literacy skills, who, due to centuries of oppression, were disproportionately Black.
Conservatives argued that removing barriers for voters who couldn’t read would allow the federal government to overrule states’ decisions on how to run local elections and would hand more votes to liberal candidates. Clearly, they said, voters with low reading skills would be easily swayed by anyone assisting them, leading to rampant fraud.
“Today the bureaucrats are issuing certificates to vote to people who cannot read the ballot nor even the instructions on a ballot or on a voting machine,” segregationist Alabama Gov. George Wallace declared in late 1965. “The left wing liberals need as many illiterates as they can get to vote in order to keep them in power.”
The Rev. Fred C. Bennette Jr., a civil rights movement organizer, right, instructs Black people in Atlanta how to fill out registration forms in 1963. (AP Photo/Horace Cort)
By 1981, voters of color, including those with low literacy levels, still faced “white resistance and hostility,” according to a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights report. “For many minority voters, the kind of assistance that they receive at the polls determines whether they will vote,” the report stated. “If minority voters who do not speak English or who are illiterate receive inadequate assistance, they may become too frustrated and discouraged to vote or they may mark their ballots in such a way that they will not be counted.”
Congress amended the Voting Rights Act in 1982 to affirm that voters who need help due to an “inability to read” could bring someone, other than their employer or union representative, to assist them in the voting booth. A string of subsequent lawsuits shows this federal action again failed to eradicate the discrimination.
In a 2001 case, the federal justice department claimed that white poll managers in Charleston County, South Carolina, were intimidating Black voters who requested assistance. According to testimony given in the case, the poll workers launched a barrage of questions at these voters, such as, “Can’t you read and write? And didn’t you just sign in? And you know how to spell your name, why can’t you just vote by yourself? And do you really need voter assistance?”
A federal judge found that there was “significant evidence of intimidation and harassment,” but said evidence of the mistreatment was too “anecdotal” to take direct action.
In 2012, the chairman of Coffee County’s board of elections filed a complaint against Coley-Pearson and three other residents, alleging that they’d assisted voters who didn’t legally qualify for help. Georgia law only allows voters to receive assistance if they are disabled or cannot read English. The secretary of state’s office, then under Kemp’s leadership, initiated an investigation.
The following summer, a 52-year-old line cook named Alvin Williams answered his phone to find a state investigator on the other end. The man had questions about the 2012 election. “It looks like you were assisted by Olivia Pearson,” said state investigator Glenn Archie, in a recording obtained by ProPublica. (Archie did not respond to a request for comment.) “It’s not marked why she assisted you and I was wondering why you needed assistance.”
The tone of the man’s voice made Williams nervous. “Because I can’t read. I’m illiterate,” Williams told Archie. He’d dropped out of school at 16 to work full time catching chickens and selling them to the local poultry plant, a job he’d skipped classes for since he was 11 to help support his family.
“I’m sure she read the candidates to you,” Archie said. “Did you get to pick the people you wanted to vote for?”
“Yes, sir,” Williams said. “I can’t read. That’s why she was helping me.”
“That’s no problem,” the investigator assured him. “She can assist you if you have problems reading.”
But the call left Williams humiliated and fearful of how his vote could be used against him or Coley-Pearson. “I don’t fool with the law,” he said in a recent interview. “And I don’t do nothing for them to fool with me.”
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Some other voters told investigators that they had requested and received help even though they could read. The investigation found that Coley-Pearson and the other volunteers neglected to verify whether some voters qualified for help and incorrectly filled out forms indicating why voters needed assistance. It also found that election workers failed to include required information on many forms and turned them in without making sure they were accurate.
Testifying at a 2016 hearing chaired by Kemp, Coley-Pearson maintained that she hadn’t broken any laws. In response to a poll worker’s claim that she’d touched the voting machine, Coley-Pearson said she’d merely accompanied voters who had requested her assistance and stood by to answer questions about the process or read names on the ballot. She said she followed the instructions of the poll workers, signing forms when directed.
“If someone asks me for help, I felt an obligation to try to assist if I could,” she testified at the hearing, stressing that she never told anyone who to vote for. Coley-Pearson suspected there was a deeper significance to the investigation and told the board, “Sometimes things are done to try to maybe dis-encourage, or whatever, other people from voting, and I don’t feel like that is fair.”
The state election board chose not to recommend her case for criminal prosecution, but a local district attorney’s office prosecuted her anyway, which made national headlines in BuzzFeed. It charged her with two felonies for improperly assisting a voter and for signing a form that gave a false reason for why a voter needed assistance. The trial ended with a hung jury. One of two Black people on the jury told a local reporter that she was the only holdout; everyone else voted to find Coley-Pearson guilty. She was tried again in a nearby county and, after about 20 minutes of deliberations, the new jury acquitted her of all charges. The district attorney’s office did not respond to ProPublica’s emailed questions.
On the day of Georgia’s primary elections in May, ProPublica followed Olivia Coley-Pearson to capture what it takes to ensure that voters who need help can get it.
Three other volunteers took plea deals in which they admitted to making false statements on forms indicating the reason that a voter needed assistance; in exchange, they got probation, after which any fines would be waived. One of them, James Curtis Hicks, said that if he had fought his case and lost, he could have faced jail time or a mountain of fines. He didn’t want to take any risks. “Around here, to me, they target the leaders, the people that are standing up for the rights of the minority,” he said in a recent interview. “To shut me and Ms. Pearson down, it would stop a whole lot of people going to the polls.”
For years, the 59-year-old truck driver had kept tabs on Coffee County voters to see if they needed help reading the ballot. But after the settlement, he stopped. “I didn’t want a focus on me to suppress anyone else,” he said. “I really felt intimidated.”
But the charges didn’t deter Coley-Pearson.
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Before Jones could vote that May afternoon, she needed to get temporary identification. Dodging the pouring rain, she and Coley-Pearson scuttled into the elections office shortly before it closed. At nearly 6 feet tall, Coley-Pearson towered over the woman sitting behind a plexiglass barrier.
“She needs a voter ID, sweetie,” Coley-Pearson said, leaning in. The woman handed Jones an application.
“You need me to do it, baby?” Coley-Pearson asked softly.
Jones nodded, “Yes, ma’am.”
The woman at the counter emphasized that Jones had to complete it on her own.
“She has trouble reading and writing,” Coley-Pearson said.
After a tense moment, the woman agreed that Coley-Pearson could fill out the form. She read the questions out loud and filled in Jones’ answers, pointing out which lines to sign and date.
Jones is in the third generation of her family that is not able to read. Her grandmother never learned how, and her mother, Fillmore, left high school in her sophomore year, after frequently being disciplined for fighting. As an adult, Fillmore briefly attended an education program to help her learn how to read, but she felt discouraged and left.
Jones graduated from high school in Coffee County but says she reads at the same first-grade level as her mother. She remembers attending special education classes with more field trips than written assignments and says teachers never diagnosed her with a learning disability or gave her one-on-one assistance. School administrators also frequently suspended her for fighting, she said. “They were trying to get rid of me.”
Coffee County has long failed to provide an equal education for students of color. In 1969, federal officials sued its school board for refusing to integrate white and Black schools. Even after the school system was integrated, Black students continued to receive fewer academic resources and harsher punishments than their white peers. A decade ago, the district acknowledged its shortcomings in reading instruction and the need to rectify its problems with literacy, which were more pronounced for Black students.
The county’s lower literacy rate is related to its high poverty rate, and since integration, the district has worked to increase opportunities for students of color, Coffee County School District Superintendent Morris Leis said in an email; he added that the district does not use discipline to “push out” children who have academic challenges, and it has reduced racial disparities in discipline after it initiated a new program in 2014. By that time, Jones had graduated.
She aspires to learn how to read through an adult education program and to eventually work at a child care center, but she cannot do so without steady transportation. She has not applied for a driver’s license; though she could take the written test orally like her mother did, she hasn’t been able to find someone who has time to help her study the examination booklet.
Ordinary tasks are often insurmountable for her. She owns a smartphone, but mining the web for information is daunting. After she fell several months behind on her electric payments, she could not read the notice that warned her lights would be cut off. She likely qualifies for low-cost internet, but she cannot navigate the instructions for accessing it. When she takes her son to the doctor’s office, she prints his first and last name on the forms but asks the staff for help with the rest. Unable to decipher her most valuable documents, like her birth certificate, she entrusts them to her aunt, who can read and helps determine what she needs for appointments and applications.
Jones worries most about keeping up with her 4-year-old son as he grows. She can read beginner books to him, but she knows his knowledge will soon surpass her own.
For Jones, the voting process itself is like a literacy test. If she changes her address, she cannot easily update her registration. If she enters the polling booth alone, she may recognize a few names on the ballot, but any unfamiliar words could confound her, particularly when it comes to the often-confusing constitutional amendments. She prefers voting by mail, which allows her more time to process her choices, but Georgia’s new election law is making that more difficult. The law has banned outside groups from mailing out absentee ballot applications that have the resident’s information already filled in, and it has limited who can submit the applications on voters’ behalf. The law does include exceptions for people helping “illiterate” voters, but experts say its limit on assistance could still discourage those voters from requesting help.
“Any law that limits assistance is going to have an impact on voters with limited literacy,” said Sean Morales-Doyle, acting director of voting rights at the Brennan Center for Justice. “Whether or not that’s the intention of the lawmakers, that’s always a difficult thing to say. But I do think sometimes it may very well be the intention.”
Across the country, people like Jones are stumbling through inscrutable election processes fraught with poor ballot design and rigid registration rules. Some are choosing not to vote at all. (Read more about how some states are trying to make voting more accessible.) “We know in general that the more barriers we put in front of people, the lower the participation rate,” said Donald Moynihan, a professor of public policy at Georgetown University. “Even if someone with lower literacy has the same desire to vote as someone reading this article, they have to overcome more barriers.”
In 2014, for example, Ohio legislators began requiring voters to fill out more complicated versions of absentee and provisional ballot forms while at the same time limiting the assistance they could get from poll workers. Minor errors in the paperwork could lead to people’s votes not being counted. In a lawsuit, the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless claimed that the laws disproportionately harmed poor, nonwhite and low-literacy voters who would be more likely to have their ballots rejected for minor errors.
Data submitted as evidence shows that thousands of forms were tossed in the 2014 and 2015 general elections for simple problems such as incomplete addresses and birthdays. Poll workers refused one form because the street name “Cuthbert” was misspelled as “Cuthberth.” Several others were rejected because birth dates were listed as the current date, an indicator that voters may not have understood the instructions.
In 2016, a federal judge struck down the measures, concluding they disproportionately harmed Black voters. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that state rules requiring perfect completion of absentee ballot forms posed an undue burden to voters. But the panel said the other measures were minimally disruptive and left in place regulations that limited the assistance voters could get from poll workers and the amount of time voters were given to correct errors on absentee and provisional ballots.
“What the case demonstrates is the indifference of officials from one political party, and of unfortunately many federal judges, to voting rights and to the need to make voting not only secure, but relatively unburdensome,” said Subodh Chandra, an attorney for the plaintiffs.
A similar law in Georgia suspended voter registration applications when the information on the form didn’t exactly match a driver’s license or social security record. (If voters didn’t correct the information within 26 months, Georgia could cancel their registrations.) When then-Secretary of State Kemp ran for governor against Stacey Abrams in 2018, his office suspended the applications of an estimated 53,000 voters, most of them Black, due to these discrepancies. Kemp won the election by about 55,000 votes.
A federal judge ordered Georgia to ease the restrictive program, calling it a “severe burden” on some voters. Politicians, academics and advocates have accused Kemp of voter suppression not only for suspending registration applications over minor discrepancies, but also for purging tens of thousands of infrequent voters from the rolls — a more aggressive effort than is made in other states.
Kemp press secretary Katie Bryd disputed the allegations and noted that Kemp had implemented automatic voter registration through the state’s department of motor vehicles in 2016, which added hundreds of thousands of eligible voters to the rolls. “Politically driven, irresponsible accusations of voter suppression alleged at Governor Kemp have been repeatedly found void of basic facts and validity,” Byrd said in an email.
Today, voters flagged for minor discrepancies in their registration paperwork can no longer be removed from the rolls, but they do have to show a photo identification before they vote.
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As Coley-Pearson parked at the polling station, her thoughts flew back to a similar day not long ago when she wound up handcuffed in the back of a police cruiser.
In October 2020 — more than two years after she was cleared of the felony charges — she was standing in a voting booth helping a young woman with low literacy skills read a ballot, as is allowed by law, when the county’s election supervisor, Misty Martin, confronted her. Martin yelled at Coley-Pearson to not touch the machines and told her she was barred from returning to the polls. Coley-Pearson said she wasn’t touching any machines. “We’re done,” she told the young woman after she finished voting. “Let’s go.”
Martin, who also has used the last names Hampton and Hayes, called the police to report that Coley-Pearson was disruptive, and the department issued a trespass warning barring her from the polls indefinitely. Later that morning, when Coley-Pearson returned to drop off another voter, she was arrested in the parking lot and charged with criminal trespassing. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into election interference claims in Coffee County, including an incident in which Martin allowed several computer experts connected with Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 results into her offices, where they may have had access to election systems; Martin resigned from her county post under pressure last year. She did not respond to ProPublica’s questions related to either incident.
The charge hung over Coley-Pearson for nearly two years; this past June, a state judge agreed to drop the case if she signed a consent order agreeing to follow election law. “There was no evidence of any crime here,” Coley-Pearson said. “It feels like you’re fighting a losing battle.”
Her daughters see how the last several years have worn her down. AiyEsha Coley said she would sometimes wake up at 4 a.m. to feed her newborn and would find her mother on Facebook, reading through disparaging comments. Her daughters have long campaigned for her to retire from city commission, scared that the stress might eventually kill her. She’s starting to come around, and she plans to leave her post next year.
Now peering into her back seat, Coley-Pearson worried her presence could interfere with Jones and Fillmore’s ability to vote. “I did not want any type of confrontation, I did not want any kind of accusations, I just didn’t want any hassle,” she said.
She told them she would not be going in with them and instructed two close friends to help them instead. “When you get through, you all come down there to the tent,” she said, motioning to where her volunteers were sitting out of reach of the rain.
Coley-Pearson watched the women shuffle into the building and fretted as she waited, leaning on her mobile walker at the edge of the parking lot with a group of volunteer canvassers. She had reminded her friends of the rules, but she knew that sometimes, following them was not enough. “They might try to look for anything they could use against them,” she said.
After nearly an hour, Jones and her mother emerged, beaming.
Coley-Pearson’s nerves settled, at least for the moment.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The son of a single mother who raised him on a pension, Anthony Albanese had a humble start to life for an aspiring Australian prime minister.
But despite his disadvantaged upbringing in public housing in Sydney, the man known since childhood as Albo has risen to the top of the center-left Australian Labor Party and is now only an election away from potentially realizing his ambition to lead the national government.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for an election on May 21.
As a young child, to spare Albanese the scandal of being “illegitimate” in a working-class Roman Catholic family in socially conservative 1960s Australia, he was told that his Italian father Carlo Albanese had died in a car accident shortly after marrying his ethnic-Irish Australian mother Maryanne Ellery in Europe.
His mother, who became an invalid pensioner because of chronic rheumatoid arthritis, told him the truth when he was 14 years old: His father was not dead and his parents had never married.
Carlo Albanese had been a steward on a cruise ship when the couple met in 1962 during the only overseas trip of her life. She returned to Sydney from her seven-month journey through Asia to Britain and continental Europe almost four months pregnant, according to Anthony Albanese’s 2016 biography, “Albanese: Telling it Straight.”
She was living with her parents in their local government-owned house in inner-suburban Camperdown when her only child was born on March 2, 1963.
Out of loyalty to his mother and a fear of hurting her feelings, Albanese waited until after her death in 2002 before searching for his father.
Father and son were happily united in 2009 in the father’s hometown of Barletta in southern Italy. The son was in Italy for business meetings as Australia‘s minister for transport and infrastructure.
Anthony Albanese was a minister throughout Labor’s most recent six years in power and reached his highest office — deputy prime minister — in his government’s final three months that ended with the 2013 election.
“It says a great thing about our nation that the son of a (single) parent who grew up in a council house in Sydney could be deputy prime minister of Australia,” Albanese said. He had just defeated the son of a former deputy prime in a ballot of fellow lawmakers for the post.
But Albanese’s critics argue that it’s not his humble background but his left-wing politics that make him unsuitable to be prime minister.
The conservative government argues he would be the most left-wing Australian leader in almost 50 years since the crash-or-crash-through reformer Gough Whitlam, a flawed hero of the Labor Party.
In 1975, Whitlam became the only Australian prime minister to be ousted from office by a British monarch’s representative in what is described as a constitutional crisis.
Whitlam had introduced during his brief but tumultuous three years in power free university education, which enabled Albanese to graduate from Sydney University with an economics degree despite his meager financial resources.
Albanese’s supporters argue that while he was from Labor’s so-called Socialist Left faction, he was a pragmatist with a proven ability to deal with more conservative elements of the party.
Albanese had undergone what has been described as a makeover in the past year, opting for more fashionable suits and glasses. He has also shed 18 kilograms (40 pounds) in what many assume is an effort to make himself more attractive to voters.
Albanese says he believed he was about to die in a two-car collision in Sydney in January last year and that that was the catalyst for his healthier life choices. He had briefly resigned himself to a fate he once believed had been his father’s.
After the accident, Albanese spent a night in a hospital and suffered what he described as external and internal injuries that he has not detailed. The 17-year-old boy behind the wheel of the Range Rover SUV that collided with Albanese’s much smaller Toyota Camry sedan was charged with negligent driving.
Asked at the National Press Club of Australia in January to explain who he was, Albanese replied he was the son of a pensioner mother who had grown up with the security of a local government-provided house.
Albanese said he was 12 years old when he became involved in his first political campaign. His fellow public housing tenants successfully defeated a local council proposal to sell their homes — a move that would have increased their rent — in a campaign that involved refusing to pay the council in a so-called rent strike.
The unpaid rent debt was forgiven, which Albanese described as a “lesson for those people who weren’t part of the rent strike: Solidarity works.”
“As I grew up, I understood the impact that government had, can have, on making a difference to people’s lives,” Albanese said. “And in particular, to opportunity.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/australia-pm-hopeful-albanese-had-humble-start-to-life/ | 2022-04-11T06:46:19Z |
NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Duke Realty Corporation ("Duke Realty" or the "Company") (NYSE: DRE), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Prologis, Inc. ("Prologis") (NYSE: PLD). Upon completion of the transaction, the Company's shareholders will receive 0.475 shares of Prologis common stock for each Duke Realty share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $55.69 based upon Prologis's June 10, 2022 closing price of $117.24. The all- stock transaction is valued at approximately $26 billion.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InDex Pharmaceuticals Holding AB (publ) today announced that the company has received positive feedback from the Japanese regulatory authority, the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), regarding the clinical development plan for a future marketing authorization application for the company's TLR9 agonist cobitolimod, for the treatment of moderate to severe left-sided ulcerative colitis. The PMDA has accepted enrolment of Japanese ulcerative colitis patients in the second global phase III induction study, without performing specific Japanese studies prior to study start.
The phase III program for cobitolimod in moderate to severe left-sided ulcerative colitis consists of two sequential global induction studies and a year long maintenance study, with patients that have responded to cobitolimod as induction therapy. The first phase III study CONCLUDE is ongoing and results are expected during H2 2023. The purpose of the consultation meeting with the PMDA was to obtain input on cobitolimod's development plan for Japan, with the aim to include Japanese patients in the second induction study, which is planned to start upon a positive read-out of the first induction study. According to the PMDA feedback, no additional studies are required prior to including Japanese patients in the global phase III study. In addition, the PMDA stated overall acceptance for the non-clinical package as well as the study design of the phase III program. Pharmacokinetic data for cobitolimod in Japanese patients will have to be collected prior to applying for market approval, but can be conducted during the remaining phase III program.
"We are very pleased that the PMDA supports our development plan for cobitolimod in Japan, and that they agreed to include Japanese patients in the second phase III induction study with cobitolimod, without conducting specific studies in Japanese subjects," said Johan Giléus, acting CEO of InDex Pharmaceuticals. "This is a unique decision by PMDA, indicating great potential for cobitolimod and a need for new treatment options that can help more patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis return to a normal life. In addition, the positive feedback from PMDA is advantageous for discussions with potential candidates for strategic collaborations in Japan."
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About ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease caused by inflammation of the large intestine. Today approximately 2 million people in Europe and the US suffer from ulcerative colitis. The symptoms are characterised by blood- and mucus-mixed diarrhea, frequent stools, abdominal pain, fever, weight loss and anemia. Moreover, patients have a significantly elevated risk of developing colon cancer. Despite the currently available drugs, many patients with ulcerative colitis still suffer from severe symptoms.
About the CONCLUDE study
CONCLUDE is a global randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical phase III study to evaluate cobitolimod as a novel treatment for patients with moderate to severe left-sided ulcerative colitis with an inadequate response or failure to tolerate conventional therapy, biological therapy or JAK inhibitors. The study has been designed in consultation with both the US and European regulatory authorities, the FDA and EMA respectively. The induction study will include approximately 440 patients, and the primary endpoint will be clinical remission at week 6, which is the same primary endpoint as used in the successful phase IIb study CONDUCT. Apart from the dosing 250 mg given at baseline and week 3, which was the highest dose and the one that showed the best efficacy in the phase IIb study, the phase III study also evaluates a higher dose, 500 mg, in an adaptive study design.
Upon a positive read-out of the first induction study, InDex plans to initiate a second induction study with the best dose. Patients responding to cobitolimod in the induction studies will be eligible to continue in a one-year maintenance study, where they will be treated with either cobitolimod or placebo once every three weeks.
Cobitolimod in brief
Cobitolimod is a first-in-class Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) agonist that can provide an anti-inflammatory effect locally in the large intestine, which may induce mucosal healing and relief of the clinical symptoms in ulcerative colitis. Cobitolimod met the primary endpoint in the phase IIb study CONDUCT and demonstrated an outstanding combination of efficacy and safety. The results have been published in the reputable medical journal, The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Data from four previous completed placebo-controlled clinical trials support the efficacy and safety demonstrated in the CONDUCT study.
InDex Pharmaceuticals in brief
InDex is a pharmaceutical development company focusing on immunological diseases where there is a high unmet medical need for new treatment options. The company's lead asset is the drug candidate cobitolimod, which is being evaluated in the phase III study CONCLUDE as a novel treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis – a debilitating, chronic inflammation of the large intestine. InDex has also developed a platform of patent protected discovery stage substances, so called DNA based ImmunoModulatory Sequences (DIMS), with the potential to be used in the treatment of various immunological diseases.
InDex is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The company's shares (ticker INDEX) are traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm. Redeye AB is the company's Certified Adviser. For more information, please visit www.indexpharma.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd. ("Dingdong") (NYSE: DDL) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased, or otherwise acquired, Dingdong American Depository Shares pursuant or traceable to the F-1 registration statements and related prospectus on Form 424B4 issued in connection with Dingdong's June 2021 initial public stock offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Dingdong, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: According to the filed complaint, the registration statement and prospectus used to effectuate the Company's initial public offering misstated and/or omitted facts concerning Dingdong's so-called commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of the food it distributes to the market. For example, despite claiming that it applies "stringent quality control across [its] entire supply chain to ensure product quality to [its] users," Dingdong sold food past its sell-by date. Consequently, Dingdong was, in fact, no better at providing or assuring access to "fresh" groceries than the supermarkets, traditional Chinese wet markets, or traditional e-commerce platforms it repeatedly claimed to be displacing. Moreover, the foregoing conduct subjected Dingdong to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement, all of which, once revealed, were likely to negatively impact Dingdong's business, operations, and reputation.
Aggrieved Dingdong investors only have until October 24, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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IGT PlaySports™ grows leadership in Washington State with Olympia's premier casino
LONDON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it is expanding its sports betting leadership in Washington State via a multi-year contract with Nisqually Red Wind Casino. Under the terms of the agreement, Nisqually Red Wind Casino in Olympia, Wash. will leverage the award-winning IGT PlaySports platform, deploy IGT PlaySports betting kiosks and partner with the IGT trading advisory team.
"Nisqually Red Wind Casino is excited to offer our guests additional gaming entertainment and elevated fan engagement by introducing an IGT PlaySports-powered sportsbook," said Conrad Granito, Nisqually Red Wind Casino, General Manager. "Given IGT PlaySports' leadership across Washington State and the turnkey nature of their solution, we are confident that we've found the ideal sports betting growth partner."
"In adding a sportsbook to its already impressive casino, Nisqually Red Wind Casino can leverage sports betting as a powerful player acquisition tool and a driver of extended property visitation," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting. "IGT PlaySports has significant experience powering sportsbooks at tribal casinos throughout the U.S. and we look forward to helping Nisqually Red Wind Casino create a must-visit destination for sports fans in Olympia and the surrounding areas."
IGT PlaySports is powering sports betting at 70+ gaming venues across the U.S. and Canada. Nisqually Red Wind Casino will be the eighth casino in Washington State to deliver world-class sports betting using IGT PlaySports technology. To learn more visit igt.com/playsports or follow us on LinkedIn.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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Police: Mother charged after dropping baby out window
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Virginia mother is behind bars after police say she dropped her baby out of a third-floor window.
Officers were called shortly after 6:30 p.m. Thursday to the Belt Atlantic Apartment complex along Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, Virginia. Police said a woman, later identified as 27-year-old Mychae Goode, had thrown her daughter from the third-story window.
A neighbor, who did not want to be identified, said he could tell Goode was upset, and when she let go of her baby, he was able to catch the child’s head before it hit the ground.
Angel Diamond, who lives nearby, told WWBT he saw six or seven police vehicles rush into the apartment complex.
“I went back there. That’s when they was like the lady threw the baby out the window,” Diamond said. “They had already arrested her and put her in the car, and they rushed the baby to the hospital.”
Police confirmed the child was taken to the hospital. She is expected to survive.
Goode is charged with felony child endangerment.
“I wish that baby good luck, and I hope the mama gets the help that she is seeking,” Diamond said.
Neighbors at the apartment complex say they cannot believe this happened.
“It’s a baby, dropping from - I don’t care if it was the second window - look at it. For a baby to hit the ground would have killed that baby instantly, like if that man probably hadn’t caught the baby,” a neighbor said.
Goode was previously charged with child endangerment in Chesterfield back in 2019 in relation to an incident that killed her 5-year-old son.
She is due back in court June 1.
Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Smith at (804) 646-6870 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
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FARMINGTON, Conn., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) ("Horizon"), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, along with lending partner Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN) ("Trinity"), a leading provider of debt and equipment financing to growth stage companies, announced today that they provided an additional $20 million venture loan to Nexii Building Solutions Inc. ("Nexii"), a green construction company that designs and manufactures low carbon buildings and products. Horizon and Trinity previously provided $40 million in venture loans to Nexii.
Under the terms of the agreement, Horizon and a private investment vehicle managed by Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC, Horizon's adviser, provided Nexii with $10 million and $5 million, respectively, while Trinity provided $5 million. Nexii expects to use the loan proceeds for general growth and working capital purposes, including the building of its new U.S. manufacturing facility.
"Since our original commitment last year, Nexii has made significant strides within the construction industry through its innovative, efficient and environmentally conscious building solutions, positioning it well to further expand its operations," said Gerald A. Michaud, President of Horizon. "We are excited to add to our support of Nexii as it continues its strong growth trajectory."
"The Nexii team continues to make significant progress with their planet-friendly building solutions, and we are excited to increase our commitment to this rapidly growing company," said Ron Kundich, Chief Credit Officer of Trinity Capital.
"We are very thankful for Horizon and Trinity's continued partnership with Nexii," said Stephen Sidwell, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nexii. "Our revolutionary green building solutions are enabling us to win new projects with some of the largest global brands, and with Horizon and Trinity's expanded support, we are well situated for continued growth and deliver our sustainable construction technology worldwide."
About Horizon Technology Finance
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of Horizon is to maximize its investment portfolio's return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, Horizon also has regional offices in Pleasanton, California and Reston, Virginia. To learn more, please visit horizontechfinance.com.
About Trinity Capital
Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN), an internally managed specialty lending company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, is a leading provider of debt, including loans and equipment financing, to growth stage companies, including venture-backed companies and companies with institutional equity investors. Trinity's investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation through investments consisting primarily of term loans and equipment financings and, to a lesser extent, working capital loans, equity and equity-related investments. Trinity believes it is one of only a select group of specialty lenders that has the depth of knowledge, experience, and track record in lending to growth stage companies. Learn more at trincapinvestment.com.
About Nexii
Nexii Building Solutions Inc. (Nexii) designs and manufactures low carbon buildings and products to address the climate impact of our built environment. With buildings and construction responsible for 36% of global energy consumption and 37% of greenhouse gas emissions annually, sustainable and scalable solutions are urgently needed for net zero carbon buildings. With Nexii's breakthrough material Nexiite, Nexii enables the rapid assembly of high-quality buildings and infrastructure with reduced end-to-end carbon emissions, near zero waste and less disruption to the community. Sustainability is core to Nexii's mission to build a vibrant future for people and planet. For more information, visit www.nexii.com, or connect with us on Instagram (@NexiiBuilds), Twitter (@NexiiBuilds) or on LinkedIn (Nexii Building Solutions).
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexla (https://www.nexla.com), a pioneer in data engineering automation whose customers include JPMorgan, Johnson & Johnson, LinkedIn, Doordash, Poshmark, and Instacart, announced today the acquisition of Fidap. Fidap provides clean data for advanced analytics and machine learning.
Nexla is a pioneer in data engineering automation that simplifies the process of making data ready-to-use for enterprise data users. Fidap was started by former Google and Bloomberg product leader Ashish Singal based on the challenges he had seen in getting readily usable external data for machine learning. Fidap was backed by Google's AI-focused fund Gradient Ventures, Engineering Capital, and several key angels including Keenan Rice, Sabrina Hahn, and Ankit Jain.
The global big data and data engineering services market is expected to grow to $77.37 billion by 2023 and the Financial Data Service Providers industry is valued at $19.8 billion.
"Nexla has been helping scale data engineering at enterprises through automation," says Saket Saurabh, Co-founder and CEO at Nexla. "With Fidap's acquisition, we will be solving last mile challenges in getting ready-to-use data into the hands of data users. It will also broaden the capabilities of Nexsets, our data product solution."
In addition to data engineering tools that help users make data usable, Nexla will now have pre-packaged ready-to-use data sets. These include public datasets such as US Census and Federal Reserve data, and commercial data sets such as equities market data. These datasets will be available in multiple velocities and formats and in major cloud warehouses, live streams, and files in popular cloud storage systems.
Nexla originally started with tools to simplify how companies integrate external and third-party data. This acquisition will bring in Fidap's team and technology to help Nexla go a step further with prepared datasets for data scientists and analysts.
"Despite the economic downturn, Nexla has been running a responsible cash-flow positive operation for the last fifteen months while maintaining a 300% year over year growth rate and a 400% growth rate in its team," says Saurabh.
"At a time of industry wide layoffs and venture capitalists wanting to see a revenue model from the outset, our company has benefited from disciplined execution since day one. We are now leveraging our strategic mergers and acquisitions capabilities to expand both our product portfolio and team."
Nexla is a pioneer in data engineering automation and makes data ready to use for enterprises. Nexla's platform helps teams create scalable, repeatable, and predictable data flows for any data use case. Nexla's customers include JPMorgan, Johnson & Johnson, LinkedIn, Instacart, and Doordash. Analysts, business users, and data engineers across any sector including e-commerce, insurance, travel, and healthcare can use Nexla to integrate, automate and monitor their incoming and outgoing data flows. The end result is predictable and reliable data access inside and outside the organization. In 2021, Nexla was voted a Gartner Cool Vendor for Data Fabric. To learn more, visit www.nexla.com
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Which Yaktrax are best?
Whether you’re enjoying a snowy hike in the mountains or simply walking to and from work in icy conditions, you’re going to need a pair of Yaktrax to prevent you from slipping. These innovative accessories use steel cleats attached to a rubber webbing that wraps around the outside of your boots. They offer a level of stability that regular shoes cannot.
The best pair are the Yaktrax Pro Traction Cleats which are great for ice and packed snow. With this set, you can safely walk, run or work in wet and icy conditions.
What to know before you buy Yaktrax
Ice cleats throughout history
The earliest version of ice cleats can be found in Sweden around 800 A.D. The Vikings used cleats strapped to their shoes for added traction while exploring ancient Scandinavia. In the area of Maine, the first settlers to America used metal ice cleats to navigate the icy terrain. In the 1800s, log runners put spikes on their boots to run across wet logs floating down the river. Today’s ice cleats can be traced back to two British mountain climbers who developed the wraparound strap system with cleats on the bottom.
Yaktrax cleat types
There are three designations for Yaktrax straps: Walk, Run and Pro. Each style incorporates different types of cleats for different uses. The Pro straps use shaped-edge steel coils. The durable rubber webbing crisscrosses on the base of the shoe with steel coils that wrap around them. This provides great all-around security while walking and jogging on snow and ice. The Run straps use spike plates with small steel spikes. This gives you more flexibility while running. The Walk series utilizes the same wraparound rubber webbing as the Pro, but there are rotating diamond-shaped beads on the bottom.
Yaktrax uses
Hiking is one of the most common outdoor activities to use Yaktrax. While most hiking is done in the summer, some enjoy winter hiking. In this case, you’ll need a set of spiked cleats to prevent you from falling when you encounter icy surfaces. Yaktrax also works on everyday shoes like sneakers and formal shoes. This way you can safely walk home from work without the fear of slipping. Some Yaktrax even attach to ski boots so you can wear them on the slopes.
What to look for in quality Yaktrax
Performance strap
On the lower end of the quality spectrum, you’ll find boot spikes that use rubber webbing only. This means it wraps around the base of the shoe then moves up over the nose. While this is fairly secure, you can expect it to slip and slide in the worst conditions. The performance strap that Yaktrax uses on its Pro and Run cleats is a Velcro strap that goes over the shoe’s nose. This helps keep the cleats from slipping out of place when they get overly saturated with water and snow.
Replaceable plates
Cleats can only take some much abuse. Harsh temperatures, hard ice and the occasional walk across concrete all contribute to their wear and tear. For Yaktrax’s Run cleats they come with a pair of replaceable plates. There are two plates on each shoe and each plate has three steel spikes on them. Once the spikes wear down and become too rounded to hold their traction, you can replace them with a fresh pair without having to buy a full set of Yaktrax.
Diamond grip spikes
Another innovative part of Yaktrax products is their Diamond Grip system. Many spike users complain that it’s difficult to walk on concrete, rock or dirt surfaces while they’re strapped to your shoes. Yaktrax has solved this issue with their Diamond Grip spikes which rotate as you walk. Each spike is wrapped around a wire so it swivels as it hits the surface. The sharp edges still provide plenty of footing so you can safely transition from rock to ice.
How much you can expect to spend on Yaktrax
Yaktrax cost between $29-$37.
Yaktrax FAQ
Do you need to order a size up for Yaktrax to fit your boots?
A. Yaktrax are designed to fit over the top of your boots. Pay attention to the sizing chart, as it will list which standard shoe sizes the cleats are made for.
Which Yaktrax are the longest lasting?
A. Some reviewers say the Runner Yaktrax are the most durable because they are designed with more flexibility and performance features.
What are the best Yaktrax to buy?
Top Yaktrax
What you need to know: These all-around cleats let you safely walk or run on ice and rock without the need for spikes.
What you’ll love: They come with rounded coil cleats that have a shaped edge for added traction. Each coil is wrapped around durable rubber webbing that crisscrosses on the bottom of your shoe. It comes with a performance strap on top for the most secure fit even in the worst conditions.
What you should consider: They may become damaged if you walk on concrete.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Yaktrax for the money
What you need to know: These performance-focused cleats are meant for running on snow and ice.
What you’ll love: They come with a flexible, yet sturdy rubber frame that wraps up to the base of the shoe’s tongue. There’s a performance strap and two Velcro straps that go over the top of the shoe. The 3-millimeter shoe spikes are enough to keep your toe traction alongside the steel coil on the heel. The spike plates are replaceable.
What you should consider: Some reviewers said they are sized small.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Yaktrax Diamond Grip All-Surface Traction Cleats
What you need to know: The Diamond Grip cleats have an all-purpose function with high-quality diamond-shaped tips.
What you’ll love: The cleats are made for safe ice walking thanks to the Diamond Beads, tough rubber slings and zinc-coated grommets. Each bead moves separately to help prevent snow from accumulating between the webbing. They come in five sizes from small to XXL.
What you should consider: Some reviewers said the cable holding the beads can become rusty.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which shag rugs are best?
There are few things more homey than a thick, plush shag rug under your bare feet. Characteristically soft and cozy, shag rugs are a versatile option that works with most decor and in most rooms. Choosing the right one comes down to a few key factors.
For its versatility, price and quality, the Safavieh Hudson Shag Collection rises to the top as a favorite shag rug to buy. It’s easy to clean, affordable and the collection features several designs to fit any aesthetic.
What to know before you buy a shag rug
Adding an area rug to a room brings the whole design together. If you want to choose the best shag rug for your home, understand these key factors:
Size
One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is purchasing a rug that’s too small. Most rugs are sold in standard sizes: 3 feet by 5 feet, 4 feet by 6 feet, 5 feet by 8 feet, 8 feet by 10 feet or 9 feet by 12 feet. You should choose your rug size based on the furniture arrangement rather than the room size. This will ensure you get a rug that looks appropriate in your existing decor.
A great way to figure out what size rug you need is to use the tape trick. Grab painters tape and a tape measure and map out where the rug would sit on your floor. Try a couple of different sizes. This will give you a visual of how the rug will look in relation to the rest of your furniture.
Dye
Pay attention to how a rug was dyed. Depending on the dying process, your rug will be more or less resistant to stains. Solution-dyed rugs are the most stain resistant. These have the color added during the manufacturing process rather than being applied to the fibers later. This allows the fiber to go all the way through the fiber, making it highly stain resistant and easier to clean.
Room placement
Keep in mind where you’ll be putting your shag rug. Because shag rugs have long, loose fibers, they are harder to clean compared to their lower-piled cousins. Spills use the longer fibers to travel down into the base of the rug, making catching and treating stains difficult.
Because of that, you may want to reconsider placing your rug in your kitchen or a playroom. If you’re set on having a shag rug in a room where spills and mess will happen, go with a synthetic fiber. These tend to be easier to clean compared to natural fibers like wool.
What to look for in a quality shag rug
Face weight and fiber twist
Two factors will tell you about the quality of a shag rug: face weight and fiber twist. The face weight of your rug refers to the amount of fabric used in the construction. Fiber twist is the number of times each fiber was twisted.
The higher the face weight and fiber twist, the better the rug. It means it’s denser and better constructed, indicating it will likely last longer. This will correlate with a higher price point.
Warranties
Pay attention to any warranties offered on your rug. While lower-quality synthetic rugs typically don’t have warranties attached to them, higher-quality rugs likely will. Warranties that cover stains, wear, quality and fading are important to understand. Like any warranty, there will be exceptions they don’t cover. Read through any warranty a rug has before you buy it.
Nonshedding
The best shag rug won’t shed. Shedding is when the fibers come loose from the rug backing. It’s a messy phenomenon that usually indicates poor or lower-quality construction. It will make your rug look worn out much faster.
Nonslip bottom
Many rugs have nonslip pieces on their backing to keep them in place. If you can, get a rug that has these built in. It will eliminate the need for a nonslip rug liner and make sure your rug stays put.
Polypropylene or wool
If you want the softest shag rug, go with a wool shag rug or a polypropylene synthetic shag rug. As a natural fiber, wool is inherently soft and durable but comes at a price. To stay within a budget, you can choose a polypropylene synthetic rug. It has the same feel as wool, but it’s easier to clean and more affordable.
High pile
The higher the pile, the shaggier your shag rug. A good shag rug will have a pile of at least 1 inch. The best shag rugs have a 2-inch pile. This will feel great and look better longer because the risk of crushing the fibers is lower the longer they are.
How much you can expect to spend on a shag rug
The price of your rug depends on the construction, material and size. A decent shag rug costs around $50-$500, while higher-quality rugs cost about $2000-$10,000.
Shag rug FAQ
How do you clean a shag rug?
A. First, shake out your shag rug and then thoroughly vacuum it. You should do this a couple of times per week to stay on top of the dust and debris buildup in the fibers. After you vacuum, rake your fingers through the fibers to lift the pile and keep it fluffy.
When your shag rug needs a deep cleaning, follow the same steps as regular cleaning. Then, sprinkle some baking soda into the fibers. This will remove odors and brighten the fibers. It will also trap dust. After that, use a dry carpet shampoo per the instructions on the product. Finish by lifting the pile as you would with regular cleaning.
How long will a shag rug last?
A. The longevity of your shag rug depends on the construction and material of your rug, as well as the time and effort you put into maintaining it. A low-quality rug coupled with poor maintenance will only last at most a few years before it looks worse for wear. In contrast, a high-quality shag rug with good maintenance habits can last decades.
What are the best shag rugs to buy?
Top shag rug
Safavieh Hudson Shag Collection 4 by 6-foot Moroccan Trellis Area Rug
What you need to know: For a quality shag rug that looks good in any room, this is the best option.
What you’ll love: Machine-woven and nonshedding, this versatile, synthetic shag rug is the plush shag rug you’ve been looking for. It has a reputation for being easy to vacuum and the range of styles lets you find exactly the right accent piece for your home.
What you should consider: It’s more expensive per square foot than other options, but that reflects the craftsmanship.
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Top shag rug for the money
ACTCUT Super Soft Indoor Modern Shag Fur Area Rug
What you need to know: You won’t find another shag rug this size and this quality for such a low price.
What you’ll love: One of the things users love is the sponge interlayer that makes this rug so soft to walk on. It’s made with a high-quality, eco-friendly material that’s soft to the touch and it’ll stay in place with the rubber pads on the bottom.
What you should consider: Though it’s machine washable, you have to hang it dry.
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Worth checking out
Safavieh Milan Shag Collection 8 by 10-foot Area Rug
What you need to know: A quality synthetic shag rug, this is a great option for just about any room in the house.
What you’ll love: Made of soft polypropylene, this synthetic rug is super plush with a 2-inch pile to sink your toes into. Its quality construction means a durable weave with minimal shedding so your rug will look great for years.
What you should consider: Some users noted an unpleasant smell from the rug when they first got it.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from Colorado and Indiana will have the opportunity next week to hear from NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren aboard the International Space Station. The two space-to-Earth calls will air live next week on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website.
Lindgren attended the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, earned a master's degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, and received a doctorate from the University of Colorado in Denver. The astronaut will answer prerecorded questions from students across Colorado at 1:10 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug. 30. The call will be part of Denver Museum of Nature & Science's Scientists in Action broadcast series that engages students by connecting them with working scientists in the field. It will reach school districts, homeschool learning pods, senior community groups, and youth-serving community organizations across Colorado. Media interested in covering the event should contact Maua O'Neal at: maura.oneal@dmns.org or 303-370-6407.
Lindgren also will answer prerecorded questions from students at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis at 10:10 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, Aug. 31. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis hosts immersive exhibits in the arts, sciences, and humanities, including a replica of the International Space Station in the Beyond Spaceship Earth exhibit, which students can visit during the downlink experience. Media interested in covering the event should contact: Kim Harms at: kimh@childrensmuseum.org or 317-334-4003.
For more than 21 years, astronauts have continuously lived and worked aboard the space station, testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth. Astronauts living in space on the orbiting laboratory communicate with NASA's Mission Control Center in Houston 24 hours a day through the Near Space Network Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS).
As part of Artemis, NASA will send astronauts to the Moon, to prepare for future human exploration of Mars. Inspiring the next generation of explorers – the Artemis Generation – ensures America will continue to lead in space exploration and discovery.
See videos and lesson plans highlighting research on the International Space Station at:
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ATHENS -- A mixture of individual factors (such as income and employment status or religiosity) and country-level factors (from level of corruption to pollution) affect how satisfied people are with their lives, but some big contributors to happiness, such as culture or values, are harder to quantify and compare.
A new study by University of Georgia researchers looks at what factors affect people’s happiness around the world.
Susana Ferreira, an environmental economist in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, is interested in how this study can inform policies that could improve life satisfaction.
“In economics, for a very long time, we've been focused on measuring things that may not reflect very well an individual's well-being, things like GDP (gross domestic product) for example,” Ferreira said. “Over the last couple of decades, there has been a push for expanding how we measure economic and social progress, including indicators of self-reported well-being.”
Working with CAES undergraduate student Jacqueline Kessler and Texas A&M University post-doctoral research associate Mona Ahmadiani, Ferreira analyzed data from nearly 100 countries gathered between 1995 and 2014. The data, collected as part of the World Values Survey, asked respondents: “All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days?”
The answers were given on a 10-point scale from “completely dissatisfied” to “completely satisfied.” Researchers then combined the information already included in this survey, such as income or marital status, with 12 possible factors of life satisfaction at a country level from other sources, including such elements as GDP, level of democracy and exposure to pollution.
The paper’s authors were able to confirm that certain individual factors such as income and unemployment and macroeconomic variables such as GDP are important predictors of life satisfaction, but that other factors such as pollution levels, social capital or life expectancy matter greatly. The statistical models, however, failed to explain a large portion of the differences in life satisfaction across countries. For example, Latin American countries show high levels of happiness, much higher than would be predicted by their income levels and other socioeconomic characteristics.
Ahmadiani, the paper’s first author, said these differences across countries are a bit of a “black box.”
“There are a lot of other factors at the country level that you cannot find data for,” she said. “From some of my other research, and some of what we see here, I think culture and values are a huge part of these cross-country differences, and it is clear from our analysis that it is hugely important.”
Further research is needed to understand what these cultural values may be, as well as the influence of environmental factors, said Ahmadiani, who will continue her research on the subject.
For environmental economists like Ferreira, researching what environmental factors are closely tied in with well-being remains the focus, with the hope that it can lead to policies that improve people’s quality of life — objectively and subjectively.
“What is the secret of happiness?” asked Ferreira. “If we don't do research then we will not know the answer. So we want to bring a scientific approach to try to understand this important question.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/in-search-of-the-secret-to-happiness/article_e5b52640-b1cc-11ec-8b49-179de39496e6.html | 2022-04-02T17:28:12Z |
Industry leader's market share nearly triples its nearest competitor
DALLAS, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro today celebrated its continued leadership role in the fast-growing global market for cloud security, according to the latest the IDC market share report on Cloud Workload Security*.
To read a full copy of the IDC report, "Worldwide Cloud Workload Security Market Shares, 2021: Prepare for a Wild Ride," please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/explore/idc-cloud-workload-security
Throughout two years of global crisis, enterprise leaders invested in cloud infrastructure and services to streamline business processes, lower costs and create innovative new customer experiences. They also turned to trusted partners to manage and mitigate the resulting cyber risk. That's created a market for cloud workload security which surged 36% year-on-year in 2021, according to the IDC market share report.
Trend Micro Cloud One was built for this. As business-critical cloud-native applications increase complexity and broaden the corporate cyber-attack surface, Trend Micro offers cloud builders visibility into cloud security and operational posture, enables discovery of threats, risks, and misconfigurations in open-source pipelines, and provides security for:
- File and object storage
- Workloads and virtual machines
- Cloud networks and virtual private cloud
- Cloud-native applications
Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend Micro: "According to the IDC market share report, global organizations spent $2.2bn last year on cloud security and nearly 18% of them partnered with us. Our automated, flexible, all-in-one platform delivers the simplicity and powerful protection they need to secure critical digital transformation initiatives. This commitment to cloud security has kept Trend Micro on top for over a decade."
According to Trend Micro's data, the company experienced 53% customer growth in the AWS marketplace in 2021, leading to a 134% year-on-year revenue increase in the marketplace. Revenues from cloud workload security were greater than the second and third largest players combined, according to the IDC market share report.
The independent market analysis also noted Trend Micro's continued focus on the channel and marketplace-centric selling:
"Frankly, customers like to buy cloud security much like they buy cloud, which means buying security through cloud marketplaces," it says. "In addition, buying through a cloud marketplace provides customers transparency of the spend and enables security units to pass the cost of security to individual business unit application owners. It is a win for security."
*IDC, Worldwide Cloud Workload Security Market Shares, 2021: Prepare for a Wild Ride, doc #US49295722, July 2022
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com.
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Couple’s dogs chew up their winning lottery ticket
(Gray News) - An Oregon couple sent lottery officials a torn-up ticket after their dogs chewed it up. They wanted to check if it was a winner just for fun, and it turned out it was.
Nathan and Rachael Lamet sent in the damaged lottery ticket with a picture of their two dogs, Apple and Jack, ages 11 months and 2 years. They said they left the ticket out and the dogs “decided it was delicious,” according to the Oregon Lottery.
“My husband thought it was hilarious and someone might get a good laugh at the very least. He said it’s for sure a winner,” Rachael Lamet said.
Because the couple couldn’t check the $3 Pharoah’s Gold Crossword ticket themselves and they wanted to share their story, they mailed it to lottery officials, who put the ticket back together.
It turned out they had won $8.
The Lamets couldn’t believe they’d actually be getting money back, despite their dogs’ antics.
“That’s too funny,” Rachael Lamet said. “We are definitely getting more chew toys. They go through a lot. We love them, but they are crazy sometimes.”
Lottery officials now recommend keeping tickets out of your pets’ reach.
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Additional Topekan to be interviewed for Shawnee Co. judge position
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An additional Topekan will be interviewed to be considered to fill an open district magistrate judge position in Shawnee County.
The Third Judicial District Nominating Commission says it will convene at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, to interview an additional nominee to fill a district magistrate judge position.
The Commission noted that it will interview Duncan Whittier, a Topeka attorney in private practice, at 9:15 a.m. at the Shawnee Co. Courthouse. The interview will be open to the public.
Kansas Courts indicated that the new district magistrate judge position was among several certified after the Kansas Legislature passed and the governor signed 2022 House Substitute for Substitute for Senate Bill 267 to fund them.
The Third Judicial District consists of Shawnee Co.
In July, the Commission said it interviewed seven other candidates to fill two open positions and appointed Christopher Turner to fill one of them. It could not come to a consensus on who to fill the second position, so it reopened the nomination process.
The candidates previously interviewed still under consideration are as follows:
- Kaitlin Alegria, Topeka, development director-School of Law, Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation
- Kevin Brinker, Berryton, lieutenant, Kansas Highway Patrol
- JaLynn Copp, Topeka,
- Dennis Jones, Topeka, district judge pro tem, 3rd Judicial District
- Anson Tullis, Topeka, staff attorney, Kansas Legal Services
- Vicki Yost, Topeka, senior paralegal, City of Topeka
- Vicki Zielinski, Topeka, licensed practical nurse, USD 501
In the State of Kansas, nominees for district magistrate judge are required to be a resident of the county at the time of taking office and while holding it, a high school graduate or equivalent, and either a lawyer admitted to practice in the state or able to pass an exam to become certified within 18 months.
After a new judge serves one year in office, state law also requires them to stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the judge will serve a 4-year term.
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased PEGA common stock between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 18, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Pegasystems Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (the "Appian Litigation"); and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in PEGA you have until July 18, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased PEGA securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the PEGA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/pegasystems-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29214&from=4.
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- Near is among the largest full-stack intelligence providers of aggregated anonymized data on people's behavior around places, with 1.6 billion unique user IDs, in over 70 million places across 44 countries.
- Near would have a post-transaction pro-forma market capitalization of nearly $1 billion, assuming there are no redemptions by KludeIn's public stockholders and a successful private placement of $95 million of KludeIn common stock.
- The transaction is expected to generate $268 million of gross proceeds, assuming there are no redemptions and a successful private placement of $95 million of KludeIn common stock.
- The Company has also secured a $100 million committed equity financing facility from CF Principal Investments LLC.
PASADENA, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Near Intelligence Holdings, Inc., a global SaaS leader in privacy-led data intelligence on people, places and products ("Near" and, following the completion of the transaction, the "Company"), and KludeIn I Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:INKA) ("KludeIn"), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in Near becoming a publicly listed company with a post-transaction pro-forma market capitalization of nearly $1 billion, assuming there are no redemptions by KludeIn's stockholders and a successful private placement of $95 million of common stock.
Upon closing, the combined Company is expected to be named "Near Intelligence, Inc." and its common stock is expected to trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol "NIR". Near is headquartered in Southern California, with global offices and coverage in EMEA, Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia and led by Anil Mathews, Founder and CEO of Near.
Founded in 2012, Near helps businesses better understand consumer behavior to unlock growth strategies. Near's data intelligence solutions serve both operational and marketing data leaders whether their consumers are shopping, traveling, dining, visiting places, or buying products.
Near's data universe curates one of the world's largest sources of intelligence on people, places and products and comprises 1.6 billion unique user IDs, in over 70 million places across 44 countries. Strategic and exclusive data sets and partnerships with customers enables Near to aggregate multiple data sources across data types and use deep learnings to better understand consumer behavior using the company's AI-driven modeling.
"Enterprises around the world have trusted Near to answer their critical questions that help drive and grow their business for more than a decade. The market demand for data around human movement and consumer behavior to understand changing markets and consumers is growing exponentially and now is the time to accelerate the penetration of the large and untapped $23 billion TAM," stated Anil Mathews, Founder and CEO of Near. "Going public provides us the credibility and currency to double-down on growth and to continue executing on our winning flywheel for enhanced business outcomes over the next decade."
"I am thrilled to partner with Anil and the entire team at Near as they continue to help global enterprises better understand consumer behavior and derive actionable intelligence from their global, full-stack data intelligence platform," said Narayan Ramachandran, Chairman and CEO of KludeIn. "We believe this merger is highly compelling based on the diversified global customer base, superior SaaS flywheel and network effects of Near's business, highlighted by the company's strong customer net retention."
Transaction Overview
The transaction is expected to generate gross proceeds of $268 million, assuming there are no redemptions and a successful private placement of $95 million of common stock. In addition, the parties have executed a $100 million committed equity financing facility (the "CEF Facility") with CF Principal Investments LLC ("CFPI"), an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald L.P. ("Cantor"). Near's existing equity holders, including Sequoia Capital, Telstra Ventures, J.P. Morgan, and Greater Pacific Capital, have agreed to convert 100 percent of their ownership stakes into the equity of the Company. The current Near shareholders are expected to own approximately 68 percent of the Company, assuming there are no redemptions by KludeIn's public stockholders and a successful private placement of $95 million of KludeIn's common stock.
Additional information about the proposed transaction, including a copy of the definitive agreement and a summary presentation, will be filed with a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by KludeIn with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and made available at www.sec.gov.
Investor Webcast Information
Near and KludeIn will host a joint investor conference call to discuss the proposed transaction on May 19,2022 at 2:00 PM ET. The conference call, as well as an associated investor presentation, can be accessed on the KludeIn website here: https://www.kludein.com/spac or Near's website here: http://www.near.com/investors
Advisors
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal advisor to Near. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is serving as capital markets advisor to KludeIn and Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP is serving as legal advisor to KludeIn. DLA Piper LLP (US) is serving as legal advisor to Cantor. King and Spalding LLP acted as legal counsel to CF Principal Investments LLC in connection with the CEF Facility.
About Near
Near, a global SaaS leader in privacy-led data intelligence, curates one of the world's largest sources of intelligence on people, places, and products. Near processes data from over 1.6 billion unique user IDs, in over 70 million places across 44 countries to empower marketing and operational data leaders to confidently reach, understand, and market to consumers and optimize their business results. With offices in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, Paris, Bangalore, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo, Near serves major enterprises in retail, real estate, restaurants, tourism, technology, marketing, and other industries. For more information, please visit https://near.com
About KludeIn
KludeIn I Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: INKA) is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with a business. KludeIn is focused on partnering with a high-quality software or technology-enabled growth business serving consumers or enterprises. For more information, please visit http://www.kludein.com
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination (the "Business Combination"), KludeIn intends to file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (as amended, the "Registration Statement"), which will include a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus of KludeIn, in connection with the Business Combination and related matters. After the Registration Statement is declared effective, KludeIn will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to its shareholders. KludeIn's shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, and amendments thereto, and definitive proxy statement/prospectus in connection with KludeIn's solicitation of proxies for its shareholders' meeting to be held to approve the Business Combination and related matters because the proxy statement/prospectus will contain important information about KludeIn and Near and the proposed Business Combination.
The definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to shareholders of KludeIn as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed Business Combination and related matters. Shareholders may obtain copies of the proxy statement/prospectus, when available, without charge, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: KludeIn I Acquisition Corp., 1096 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell or purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, buy or subscribe for any securities, nor is it a solicitation of any vote in any jurisdiction pursuant to the Business Combination or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law.
Participants in Solicitation
This communication is not a solicitation of a proxy from any investor or securityholder. KludeIn, KludeIn Prime LLC (KludeIn's Sponsor), Near and their respective directors, officers and other members of their management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from KludeIn's shareholders with respect to the proposed Business Combination and related matters. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of the directors and officers of KludeIn or Near in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Business Combination when it is filed with the SEC. These documents may be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated below.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this communication are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this report, words such as "may", "should", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements and factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the inability of the parties to complete the transactions contemplated by the definitive agreement relating to the Business Combination in a timely manner or at all; the risk that the Business Combination may not be completed by KludeIn's initial business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by KludeIn; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against KludeIn or Near, the Company or others following the announcement of the Business Combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; the inability to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination, including the minimum cash condition and the approval of the Business Combination by the shareholders of KludeIn; the inability to consummate the private placement of $95 million of common stock on terms satisfactory to the parties, or at all; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement relating to the Business Combination; changes to the proposed structure of the Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the Business Combination; the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Business Combination on Near's business relationships, operating results, current plans and operations of Near; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that KludeIn, Near or the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; KludeIn's or Near's estimates of expenses and profitability; expectations with respect to future operating and financial performance and growth, including the timing of the completion of the proposed Business Combination; KludeIn and Near's ability to execute on their business plans and strategy; and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in filings with the SEC.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Registration Statement referenced above and other documents filed by KludeIn from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and KludeIn and Near assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Neither KludeIn nor Near gives any assurance that KludeIn or Near, or the Company, will achieve any stated expectations.
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Now Through Mother's Day, Nominate an Inspiring Mom in Your Life (Or Yourself!) to Be Named a Mrs. T's All-Star Mom and Win Grant Money
SHENANDOAH, Pa., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mrs. T's Pierogies is teaming up with TV Personality and mom Catherine Lowe to celebrate moms everywhere by launching the second year of Mrs. T's All-Star Moms – a salute to moms and all they do for their families each day. A survey conducted by Mrs. T's found that 95%* of moms have some type of hobby, but almost all of them (87%) experience barriers that get in the way of pursuing their hobbies and interests. With the leading barriers being other responsibilities, lack of time and lack of money, Mrs. T's will work to get moms back to their hobbies with All-Star Mom grants leading up to Mother's Day.
From photography classes to writing courses and side-hustles, Mrs. T's wants to recognize moms across the country by giving away up to $30,000 of grant money to fuel their passions and a year's supply of Mrs. T's Pierogies. Beginning today, Mrs. T's will give away $5,000 and a pierogy prize pack to three weekly winners. On May 9, Mrs. T's will select one nominated mom and award her a grand prize of $15,000 and a year's supply of Mrs. T's Pierogies.
Now through Mother's Day, everyone is invited to nominate an inspiring mom in their lives, including themselves, for the opportunity to be spotlighted on social media as a Mrs. T's All-Star Mom and receive fun prize packages. To nominate an All-Star mom in your life, visit http://www.mrstspierogies.com/AllStarMoms.
"Being a mom to three beautiful children is rewarding and so fulfilling, but it's not always easy to make time to pursue things I personally love, like learning to play the piano," said Catherine Lowe, TV Personality and mom. "We all know someone – an aunt, sister, friend, neighbor or our own mom – who has put her own passions on the backburner, and I'm excited to partner with Mrs. T's to help provide moms with the encouragement and support to get out there and explore the things that excite them."
In addition to nominating an inspiring mom in your life to be a Mrs. T's All-Star Mom, show you love and care for her – on Mother's Day and any day of the year – by making her a tasty meal and spending some quality time together around the dinner table. Catherine Lowe created a delicious Air Fried Mini Pierogy Shrimp Tempura Bowls that is easy-to-make and sure to be a crowd pleaser.
"Mrs. T's Pierogies was founded 70 years ago in honor of its own All-Star Mom – Mary Twardzik, the Mrs. T – so we are passionate about highlighting incredible moms," said LeeAnn Smulligan, Director of Marketing, Mrs. T's Pierogies. "As a mom, I know how tough it is to balance my children's needs with my own. It can also be challenging to set aside the resources needed for the many hobbies and interests that intrigue us, so I'm thrilled Mrs. T's is helping to encourage moms to pursue their passions and giving them the funds they need to do so."
Mrs. T's Pierogies adds big smiles and even bigger, bold flavor to everyday meals, apps, sides and snacks. Available in 13 flavors, including Classic Cheddar, Loaded Baked Potato and other favorites in full and mini sizes, Mrs. T's Pierogies can be found in the frozen food aisle. For more information and recipes, visit www.mrstspierogies.com, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest.
About Mrs. T's Pierogies
In 1952, Ted Twardzik Sr. dreamed of starting a food company inspired by his mother's pierogy recipe. He remembered how popular the Polish dumplings were at church festivals and thought people would be excited to purchase them from their local grocery stores year-round. Later that year, Ted sold the very first pierogy samples to his local grocery store in Shenandoah, PA, and to honor his mother Mary Twardzik – the Mrs. T – he called his company Mrs. T's Pierogies. Now, 70 years later, Mrs. T's Pierogies is the largest producer of frozen pierogies, producing 600 million pierogies a year.
* A quantitative, proprietary custom survey was fielded online on March 11-14, 2022 using the demographically and geographically-representative national panel and insight platform, SUZY, with the following criteria. Survey Screen for Moms: N=1030; Mom – with at least 1 child <18 years old; Age 18-65
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Nayya's step-by-step benefits decision support will be integrated into the LifeWorks benefits administration platform to empower Americans to select the right benefits for their health and financial wellness
NEW YORK and CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeWorks, a leading provider of benefits administration solutions and comprehensive mental health, digital, and in-person total wellbeing solutions, today announced a partnership to integrate Nayya's leading benefits experience and healthcare management solution into its benefits administration platform. This partnership demonstrates the companies' shared commitment and desire to transform the benefits experience for Americans. Through the partnership, LifeWorks will offer Nayya's Choose & Use product suites on its leading benefits administration platform, transforming the benefits experience for millions of employees throughout the U.S, with personalized navigation of their benefits programs and step-by-step decision support.
The American employee is at a crossroads: In the wake of the pandemic, rising inflation, skyrocketing healthcare costs, and soaring medical and personal debt, employees are struggling to maintain their day-to-day finances while providing for themselves and their families. The complexity associated with choosing the proper benefits or healthcare plan confuses even the most engaged consumer. This new partnership simplifies the process every employee faces when choosing benefits, bringing much needed context and clarity to empower better decisions. Never has benefits selection been more important: The LifeWorks and Nayya integration will lower costs for consumers while improving their mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing.
"LifeWorks is on a mission to help employees make decisions that will lead them to live healthier, happier and more productive lives," said Bradley Fusco, Vice President & US Region Leader at LifeWorks. "The LifeWorks team is proud to work with Nayya to help provide a more personalized, innovative, and integrated benefits experience that will help millions of Americans have more confidence in their financial decisions. This partnership helps by taking the guesswork out of the benefits enrollment process and provides tools for them to make the most of the benefits programs their employer offers."
Powered by billions of data points and machine learning, Nayya's benefits experience platform empowers employees with the tools, visibility, and confidence to use benefits to their advantage all year round. The integration delivers step-by-step decision support and guidance during open enrollment, new employee onboarding, and qualifying life events Together, LifeWorks and Nayya will further empower employers to take a personalized approach when helping their employees make claim-informed decisions about their healthcare to choose the right benefits packages for their personal circumstances and lifestyles – ultimately driving increased participation and a more beneficial approach when it comes to the selection process.
"Nayya is thrilled to be partnering with LifeWorks to help millions of Americans improve their health and financial wellness," said Sina Chehrazi, CEO, and co-founder of Nayya. "It is a tragic reality that choosing benefits is so confounding and complicated as it is one of the most important financial decisions that Americans make each year. Together, we hope to give LifeWorks' clients financial peace on their best days and confidence on their difficult ones."
About LifeWorks
LifeWorks is a world leader in providing digital and in-person solutions that support the total wellbeing of individuals. We deliver a personalized continuum of care that helps our clients improve the lives of their people and by doing so, improve their business.
About Nayya
At Nayya, we believe there's a better way to choose and use benefits: A more transparent, less confusing way for employees to control their health and financial potential. Powered by billions of data points and machine learning, our benefits experience platform delivers personalized decision support and guidance during open enrollment, new employee onboarding, qualifying life events, and in the moments that matter all year round. This is one of the most stressful and challenging situations consumers face – and we see that as an opportunity to build an innovative response that can help millions of Americans gain the control and understanding they deserve. Join the consumers and their employers that are now living with more peace and confidence at Nayya.com.
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CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is prompting a major increase in requests for vasectomies.
“My instant reaction, the first thing I did was to start looking up where to get a vasectomy,” said Brandon Hire, a father of two from Ohio.
Minutes after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Hire called a doctor.
“It is not an option for my family to get pregnant with another baby. We already have twins that are adults,” said Hire.
Not only is Hire a caretaker to his daughters with disabilities, but his wife suffers from chronic pain.
“The danger, if she does get pregnant and is forced to carry a baby to term, the medication she is on could cause damage to the baby. But stopping the medications would make her life unlivable,” said Hire.
Hire is not alone. Urologists with the Cleveland Clinic said they have seen a significant increase in requests for vasectomies in response to the Supreme Court’s decision.
How significant? Usually, the clinic gets three to four scheduling requests per day. Since Friday, the clinic said they have had about 90 total — a major jump.
“I’m not surprised. That’s why I didn’t delay. My first consultation is in two weeks. This is going fast for me. This is something I am not delaying,” said Hire.
The Supreme Court’s decision leaves it up to each individual state. In Ohio, abortion is illegal once a fetal heartbeat is detected.
A urologist in Memphis, Tennessee, told Nexstar’s WREG that his office has also experienced an influx of calls from young men inquiring about vasectomies.
“This is a safe long-term way of avoiding an oops,” Dr. Joseph Pazona said. “I think it’s wonderful that men are starting to take more personal responsibility when it comes to family planning.”
Dr. Pazona performs 50 to 60 vasectomies a month in Middle Tennessee. He’s prepared to double the number of vasectomies he performs due to the ban.
“I was visiting with a patient who had made the decision that he did not want to have any children, and he brought that up as one of the factors bringing him in,” Dr. Pazona said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/vasectomy-requests-spike-after-supreme-court-overturns-roe-v-wade/ | 2022-07-02T00:57:10Z |
NEW YORK, April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Cano Health, Inc. f/k/a Jaws Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CANO, CANO.WS, JWS, JWS.U, JWS WS) between May 18, 2020 and February 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Cano Health securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Cano Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4271 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Cano Health overstated its due diligence efforts and expertise with respect to acquiring target businesses; (2) accordingly, Cano Health performed inadequate due diligence into whether the Company, post-Business Combination, could properly account for the timing of revenue recognition as prescribed by ASC 606, particularly with respect to Medicare risk adjustments; (3) as a result, Cano Health misstated its capitated revenue, direct patient expense, accounts receivable, net of unpaid service provider costs, and accounts payable and accrued expenses; (4) accordingly, Cano Health was at an increased risk of failing to timely file one or more of its periodic financial reports; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Cano Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4271 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. ("Innovative Industrial Properties") (NYSE: IIPR) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 7, 2020 and April 13, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Innovative Industrial Properties, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Innovative Industrial Properties includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Innovative Industrial Properties' focus is to be a cannabis company lender rather than a REIT; (2) that the true values of the Company's properties are significantly lower than Innovative Industrial Properties represents; (3) there are existential issues in its top customers; (4) as a result, its top customers may not be able to continue making payments to Innovative Industrial Properties and the Company would face significant issues replacing these customers; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 24, 2022
Aggrieved Innovative Industrial Properties investors only have until June 24, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Vincent Wong, Esq.
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New York University Langone Health published a study in the American Journal of Infection Control assessing the efficacy of sporicidal disinfectants against Clostridioides difficile and Candida aruis showing the use of EvaClean PurTabs NaDCC disinfectant resulted in the lowest bacterial colony counts on surfaces
BRAINTREE, Mass., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York University Langone Health (NYUL) is considered one of the top ten hospitals in the country with 539 locations throughout New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Commensurate with its reputation as a forward-thinking medical center devoted to patient safety, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Phillips and his colleagues at NYUL conducted a study to confirm the efficacy of sporicidal disinfectants for controlling Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) and Candida aruis (C. auris).
Over the course of an 18-month period, Dr. Phillips, along with environmental services (EVS) and building services teams worked closely with EvaClean, the infection prevention division of EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives, to implement the study at two NYUL hospitals with a total of 1082 beds.
"As a strategic partner, we put the onus on ourselves to help facilitate improvements across the board," said Rich Prinz, Global Vice President of Sales at EvaClean. "Our PurExcellence Healthcare Program not only provides products but, customized protocols and continuous training as well."
EvaClean's relationship with NYUL originated long before the study when the hospital first launched its dry wipes program. From early on, EvaClean was actively involved with NYUL staff and over time, the relationship evolved into a true partnership with a singular mission of reducing hospital associated infections (HAIs).
Brian Spada, EvaClean Area Vice President Mid-Atlantic and Acute Care Lead said, "Dr. Phillips and the NYUL staff placed an extraordinary amount of trust in our team, which enabled us to be on the floor daily. In the last year, we observed a dramatic shift in hospital culture toward more interdepartmental transparency."
A primary goal of NYUL's study was to assess the adequacy of surface disinfection in reducing contamination. Three sporicidal chemical disinfectants were selected with minimal toxicity and surface damage profiles to determine efficacy for routine use in the healthcare setting: Electrolyzed water (EW), peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide (PAA/H2O2), and Sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC), EvaClean's PurTabs disinfectant. After phase one of the study revealed NaDCC to be the most effective chemical, phase two compared application using a two-step process of microfiber cloths followed by electrostatic sprayer on all patient room surfaces versus cloth alone. In the paper, it states that electrostatic sprayers allow for touchless disinfection and could be more effective at targeting sites that are difficult to reach with the standard mop plus wipe method as it distributes positively charged particles uniformly over surfaces.
The results of the study proved NaDCC was the best sporicidal disinfectant as it produced significantly lower colony counts compared to PAA/H2O2 and EW. When compared to mopping/wiping, application with the electrostatic sprayer produced even greater results leading to the conclusion that NaDCC applied with standard microfiber cloth and mop plus an electrostatic sprayer was the most effective chemical disinfectant method.
"It is all about progressive process improvement," said Nicole Slacik, Clinical Consultant and Head of Training. "Every week, our team is on the units at NYUL as well as continuously educating staff. In fact, EvaClean's training program is now part of NYUL's new hire process."
Before year's end, NYUL is planning to roll out the EvaClean program in as many hospitals as possible. In addition, a follow-up peer-reviewed paper discussing the clinical results including reductions in C. diff and C. auris is set to be published in early 2023.
About EvaClean
Originally developed by EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives® in 2016, EvaClean® has become the preeminent solution for safer, more sustainable infection prevention. In addition to a portfolio of advanced electrostatic technologies and EPA approved chemistries with the highest level kill claims, EvaClean provides customized protocols and training that simplifies processes and improves outcomes. Founder and serial entrepreneur RJ Valentine, together with an exceptional leadership team, built EvaClean into a leading authority on healthier disinfection in all industry sectors worldwide. Learn more at www.evaclean.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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Man accused of officer-involved shooting released from hospital, arrested
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - The man hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting in Junction City was arrested on Tuesday after his release.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says just after 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, Carlton W. Solton Jr., 36, of Junction City was arrested after he was discharged from Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Solton was arrested by KBI agents, the Topeka Police Department and the Geary Co. Sheriff’s Office for an officer-involved shooting in Junction City on May 21.
Solton was booked into the Geary Co. jail for two counts of aggravated assault, three counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and criminal use of weapons.
The KBI said a bond of $50,000 has been set for Solton as the investigation concludes and case findings are submitted to the Geary Co. Attorney for review.
Just after 5:30 p.m., on May 21, KBI said agents were called to Junction City to investigate an officer-involved shooting. The investigation found that around 5:15 p.m., in the 700 block of W 11th St., a woman called 911 to report a man outside her home waving a handgun and threatening her.
KBI said after the Junction City Police Department arrived, an officer saw a man who matched the description of the suspect running away. During the ensuing chase, officers saw the man, later identified as Solton, had a handgun and heard shots fired from his direction as they saw the gun pointed at them.
As an officer caught up to Solton, KBI said a fight occurred and the officer fired his gun at him and hit Solton multiple times. Solton was rushed to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The KBI noted that no law enforcement officials were injured in the shooting, however, one bystander from Junction City was.
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The workplace continues to evolve, but for women, the ideal location for work is still remote
CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CareerBuilder, a global talent acquisition leader and job marketplace, shared findings from a recent survey on workplace preferences confirming that while employers are increasingly calling for a return to the office, women, in particular, favor the flexibility that comes with remote work. In fact, 39% of women say that home offices are more valuable as opposed to men (30%) who prefer a company-provided office as their ideal workplace.
The pandemic quickly uprooted employees from offices to working from home and this two-year transition has shifted the view of a traditional office for many workers. While some employees, including 31% of men, embrace this return, others say their ideal location lies elsewhere. The data shows that 34% of employed adults prefer a home office compared to 27% of employees who list a company-provided office as their top choice. Generationally speaking, 20% of Gen Z, 35% of Millennials and 44% of Boomers all prefer to work from home.
The survey also revealed that 26% of employees, primarily Gen Z (44%) and Millennials (30%), lean more toward a non-traditional work location:
- 13% prefer an outdoor area or patio
- 9% use a co-working space with other businesses
- 4% go to a coffee shop to work
"Back-to-office mandates are proving challenging for both the employer and the employee, as cultures and values continue to shift," said Kristin Kelley, Chief Marketing Officer at CareerBuilder. "Expectations and employee needs have changed over the last two years, requiring many employers to adopt new rules for in-office attendance, meeting requests and even workday hours. To better attract and retain talent, employers have needed to adjust schedules and expectations to meet employees where they're at, especially if retention is of utmost importance."
Additionally, employees are not willing to travel far for work should they need to go to a physical workplace. More than 3 in 5 employees (66%) say they are only willing to commute a total of 30 minutes or less, with women and Boomers among those most likely to note this. While another third of workers (34%) are willing to commute more than 30 minutes to work and very few (7%) agree to travel over an hour.
This survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder. For more information on CareerBuilder, visit CareerBuilder.com.
CareerBuilder is a global talent marketplace that provides talent acquisition solutions to help employers find, hire and onboard great talent, and helps job seekers build new skills and progressive careers as the modern world of work changes. CareerBuilder has 25 years of experience as a talent company using technology to place people in jobs, and it is the only company with both the technology, through its online platform, and the candidates via its job site, to create a connected end-to-end experience. CareerBuilder also owns Broadbean and Workterra companies and operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia serving the majority of the Fortune 500 across five specialized markets. CareerBuilder is majority-owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. For more information, visit careerbuilder.com, and to learn more about our solutions for employers, visit hiring.careerbuilder.com.
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Margaret Atwood, author of the dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale," has shared her thoughts on the dissolution of Roe v. Wade with four small words and a coffee cup.
The writer posted a photo on Instagram of herself sitting in a chair, holding a mug with the phrase, "I told you so."
In case her meaning were to be misconstrued, her caption reads "Coffee in Nova Scotia with appropriately sloganed coffee cup ..."
As laws regulating female bodies have proliferated over the last few years, Atwood has become an unanticipated pop prophet of sorts. Her 1985 novel tells of Gilead, a fascist theocratic America in which women are used as breeding sows for upper class families. A Hulu adaptation that first aired in 2017 brought the bleak story even further into the cultural conversation.
People dressed in the iconic red robes and white bonnets from the story have been a staple at public demonstration from women's marches during Donald Trump's presidency to recent abortion rights protests after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.
Atwood admits she didn't imagine her work of fiction would ever be so closely compared to reality.
However, the subjugation and sexual coercion of women have always been a deeply engrained truth in American history. There was nothing fictional about the experiences of Black women under chattel slavery, nor is there anything fictional about the experience of women in poverty, immigrants, Indigenous people, LGBTQ people, children and others who are disproportionately at risk for sexual exploitation and abuse.
Atwood has been a vocal supporter of reproductive rights. After her Instagram post, she clarified her position even further on Twitter: "When HandmaidsTale came out in 85, there was disbelief. I thought a religious-right takeover was possible in the US, and was Crazy Margaret. Premature, but unfortunately too close. That doesn't make me happy."
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Azure Power Global Limited (NYSE: AZRE) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: June 15, 2021 to August 26, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 31, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Azure Power Global Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were procedural irregularities, including deviations from safety and quality standards, at one of Azure's plants; (2) certain project data was manipulated; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's internal controls and procedures were not effective; (4) Azure had received a credible whistleblower report alleging such misconduct; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Azure you have until October 31, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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Combining the premier payment integrity platform with the leading NLP technology solution to transform how health plans address payment integrity, risk adjustment and data management
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimLogiq, a leading technology enabling payment integrity platform, announced today that it has acquired SyTrue, the pioneer in healthcare natural language processing technology, creating a seamless and cohesive solution for clinical, coding and medical record reviews.
"Healthcare data is far too often fragmented, incomplete, inconsistent, and difficult to analyze," said Neal Miller Chief Revenue Officer, ClaimLogiq. "The synergies of ClaimLogiq and SyTrue will empower health plans to leverage our cutting-edge technology to transform unstructured data into actionable insights to deliver more effective and accurate payment integrity programs."
The integration of ClaimLogiq's platform and SyTrue's NLP OS technology is poised to streamline and transform the medical record review ecosystem by empowering clinicians and coders with valuable and actionable insights to make rapid and accurate payment decisions, resulting in significant productivity gains and greater cost savings. Specifically, healthcare organizations will gain more flexibility to automate, process and analyze unstructured data for multiple downstream use cases, including payment integrity, risk adjustment, and more.
This highly configurable platform will support the healthcare industry's focus to a more transparent and proactive approach to payment integrity, enabling payers and service providers to deliver a more comprehensive and dynamic payment integrity program. This new platform is the only market offering that enables users to either perform their own payment integrity reviews, leverage ClaimLogiq subject matter experts, or operate a hybrid model that employs both methods, creating wide range scale and flexibility.
"To make informed decisions, it is essential that payers have access to the most up-to-date, accurate data," said SyTrue Founder and CEO Kyle Silvestro. "However, with so much critical information locked in medical records as unstructured data, this is far easier said than done. Transforming the unstructured data, paired with our added workflow tools, will allow ClaimLogiq to address the enterprise needs of payers across payment integrity, risk adjustment and more."
First Analysis Securities Corporation acted as exclusive advisor to SyTrue in its sale to ClaimLogiq.
About ClaimLogiq
ClaimLogiq is a healthcare software and technology company that delivers a proactive approach to payment integrity through a powerful, simplified solution. The unique payer-facing, claim-analyzing solution is HITRUST CSF® certified and makes claim reviews accessible to all size healthcare payers for in-depth insight and real-time access into the status of every claim at every stage of the audit lifecycle for controlled, consistent, accurate, and defensible outcomes. ClaimLogiq's innovative software stands out by allowing payers control, configurability, and transparency over the entire claim process and can be applied as a SaaS model, full service, or as a hybrid to suit the specific needs of every payer. For more information, visit www.claimlogiq.com or follow ClaimLogiq on LinkedIn.
About SyTrue
SyTrue, the leader in modernizing payer workflows to reduce costs and increase efficiencies, enables healthcare payers to make sense of fragmented, dirty data, driving greater transparency that increases productivity, reduces costs and enhances revenue. Healthcare payers must analyze extensive amounts of unstructured data to identify insights from patients' episodic health records, which cannot be accessed by traditional methods of search and require expensive chart reviews. SyTrue's innovative clinical Natural Language Processing (NLP) Operating System NLP OS™ synthesizes, normalizes and transforms unstructured clinical data into a strategic enterprise-wide digital asset that catalyzes informed decision-making for payment integrity, risk adjustment and care coordination. Developed by clinicians and data scientists with deep healthcare domain expertise, SyTrue's solutions boost the productivity of review teams and generate higher ROI on clinical and medical chart reviews through greater accuracy, speed, repeatability and scalability. SyTrue has processed more than 10 billion health records, yielding insights that lead to increased efficiencies and improvements in financial performance.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Legendary Vietnam War photographer, writer and counter-culture documenter Tim Page died Wednesday at his Australian home. He was 78 years old.
The British-born, self-taught photographer died of liver cancer with friends at his bedside at his rural home at Fernmount in New South Wales state, friends posted on social media.
Ben Bohane, an Australian friend and fellow photojournalist, described Page as one of the world’s great war photographers as well as a “real humanist.”
“He always said that it was more important to be a decent human being than a great photographer. So his humanism, through his photojournalism, really shone through,” Bohane told Australian Broadcasting Corp. on Thursday.
“One of his famous lines was, ‘the only good war photograph is an anti-war photograph,’” Bohane added.
Page was wounded four times as a war reporter covering conflicts in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia during the 1960s and ’70s.
He stood out for his flamboyance and extravagant personality as well as his talent and commitment as a photographer. He inspired the drug-addled photojournalist played by Dennis Hopper in the Francis Coppola-directed, Oscar-winning 1979 Vietnam War movie “Apocalypse Now.”
Page embraced and documented the drug culture since the 1960s in Indochina and the United States.
He worked as a freelance photographer from the late 1960s for music magazines including Rolling Stone and Crawdaddy, sharing assignments with some of the most significant writers of the era such as Hunter S. Thompson. Page embraced his “Gonzo photographer” reputation.
He was arrested along with Jim Morrison when with Doors frontman was famously dragged by police from a stage in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1967. Morrison was arrested for inciting a riot, indecency and public obscenity. Page was arrested obstructing police. Both spent the night in police cells before charges were dropped.
As well as the Indochina wars, Page also covered conflicts in Afghanistan, Solomon Islands, Israel, Bosnia and East Timor.
Page wrote a dozen books about his war experiences and music.
He was born in Tunbridge Wells in England on May 25, 1944. He was raised by a foster family after his merchant navy sailor father died in a submarine attack in the North Atlantic.
He left Britain in 1962, traveling through Europe, the Middle East and then Asia where he began photographing a civil war in Laos.
He created iconic images of the Vietnam War while working for news organizations including the AP, UPI, Time-Life and Paris Match.
He moved to Australia in 2002 to be with his longtime Australian partner Marianne Harris and became an adjunct professor of photojournalism at Griffith University at Brisbane in Queensland state.
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Two New Projects in 2024 Will Power 150,000 Homes
JACKSON, Mich., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy today announced agreements to add 300 megawatts of clean energy – enough to power about 150,000 homes -- from two Michigan solar projects being developed in Genesee and Hillsdale counties.
The solar developments are part of the company's Clean Energy Plan to dramatically increase renewable energy, eliminate coal electricity by 2025 and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Both projects are being developed by Ranger Power, a utility-scale solar development company based in Chicago.
"Providing 300 megawatts of clean energy for our customers is a commitment to our planet, the people of Michigan and contributes to the prosperity of communities where solar projects are sited," said Timothy Sparks, Consumers Energy's vice president of electric grid integration. "We are pleased to reach this agreement with a valued partner that is helping us bring to life a vision to provide a clean energy transformation that benefits Michiganders, both current and future generations."
Consumers Energy would purchase power from Confluence Solar in Genesee County and Heartwood Solar in Hillsdale County. The agreements are being reviewed by the Michigan Public Service Commission.
The new solar projects are each 150 megawatts and scheduled to begin operating by year-end 2024. Ranger Power will own and operate the sites.
"Securing power purchase agreements with Consumers Energy for our Confluence and Heartwood Solar projects is a major milestone in our efforts to provide clean, renewable energy to customers across Michigan," said Paul Harris, president at Ranger Power. "We're glad to be expanding our partnership with Consumers and continue to be guided by a community-first approach as we complete both solar projects."
The $200 million Confluence Solar project is expected to create up to 250 jobs in Genesee County during construction and generate over $25 million in new property tax revenues over the lifetime of the project. The new tax revenues will benefit several local taxing jurisdictions including Genesee County, Flushing and Montrose Townships, Flushing and Montrose schools, Genesee Intermediate School District, Mott Community College, and the local airport, library and transportation authorities.
Ranger Power's $150 million Heartwood Solar project will create a similar number of jobs in Hillsdale County and generate nearly $19 million in new property tax revenues over the lifetime of the project. The new tax revenues will benefit several local taxing jurisdictions, including Hillsdale County; Allen and Fayette Townships; Jonesville Community Schools; Hillsdale Intermediate School District; and the Jonesville District Library.
Consumers Energy today owns and operates solar power plants in Cadillac and on the campuses of Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. The energy provider also purchases power from another 18 locations throughout the Lower Peninsula.
Under its Clean Energy Plan, Consumers Energy has proposed adding 8,000 megawatts of utility-scale solar power by 2040, including 1,100 MW by 2024. The company is using a competitive bidding process to ensure maximum value for customers. In addition to its environmental benefits, solar is increasingly cost competitive and Consumers Energy can add it gradually to meet Michigan's changing energy needs without building a large, new fossil fuel power plant.
Consumers Energy is searching for tens of thousands of acres throughout Michigan to identify locations for utility-scale solar power plants. Large landowners or community officials who want to learn more about potential for siting, can visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/misolar to provide basic details about their property and begin a discussion with company solar experts.
Consumers Energy is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
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NEW YORK and TORONTO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. ("iAnthus" or the "Company") (CSE: IAN) (OTCPK: ITHUF), which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States announces that on June 9, 2022, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (the "CCC") approved the application (the "COC Application") for a proposed change of ownership and control of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Mayflower Medicinals, Inc. ("Mayflower") contemplated by Company's previously announced recapitalization transaction (the "Recapitalization Transaction").
On June 17, 2021, the CCC approved the applications for the proposed change of ownership and control of the then-current licenses held by Mayflower and the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Cannatech Medicinals, Inc., contemplated by the Recapitalization Transaction (the "June 17 Approval"). On August 12, 2021, the CCC approved Mayflower's pending application for a Marijuana Establishment retail license for its Allston, Massachusetts retail location (the "Allston License"). As a result of the August 21, 2021 approval relating to the Allston License, the COC Application had to be approved before the June 17 Approval could be implemented. Now that the COC Application has been approved, the June 17 Approval is now a final approval.
The Company continues to diligently seek the remaining regulatory approvals in New Jersey and New York. Given that only two regulatory approvals remain outstanding for the Recapitalization Transaction, the Company expects to close the Recapitalization Transaction in the near term.
iAnthus owns and operates licensed cannabis cultivation, processing and dispensary facilities throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.iAnthus.com.
The Company may be impacted by business interruptions resulting from pandemics and public health emergencies, including those related to COVID-19. An outbreak of infectious disease, a pandemic, or a similar public health threat, such as the recent outbreak of COVID-19, or a fear of any of the foregoing could adversely impact the Company by causing operating, manufacturing, supply chain, and project development delays and disruptions, labor shortages, travel, and shipping disruption and shutdowns (including as a result of government regulation and prevention measures). It is unknown whether and how the Company may be affected if such a pandemic persists for an extended period of time, including as a result of the waiver of regulatory requirements or the implementation of emergency regulations to which the Company is subject. Although the Company has been deemed essential and/or has been permitted to continue operating its facilities in the states in which it cultivates, processes, manufactures, and sells cannabis during the pendency of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no assurance that the Company's operations will continue to be deemed essential and/or will continue to be permitted to operate. The Company may incur expenses or delays relating to such events outside of its control, which could have a material adverse impact on its business, operating results, financial condition, and the trading price of the Company's common shares.
Statements in this news release contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management, are not guarantees of performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. These forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in Company's reports that it files from time to time with the SEC and the Canadian securities regulators which you should review including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. When used in this news release, words such as "will," could," plan," estimate," expect," intend," may," potential," believe, "should" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to the Company's financial performance, business development and results of operations and the timing and outcome of the closing of the Recapitalization Transaction.
These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events, and the Company cannot assure you that the events or circumstances discussed or reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur. If such forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. You should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by the Company or any other person that it will achieve its objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.
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Angels lefty Reid Detmers has no-hitter thru 8 against Rays
By JOE REEDY
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels rookie Reid Detmers has a no-hitter through eight innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, a bid that survived a borderline error call in the seventh. The 22-year-old has thrown 83 pitches Tuesday night and struck out two. The Angels lead 8-0. Brett Phillips reached with one out in the seventh when first baseman Jared Walsh ranged to his right and bobbled Phillips’ grounder. The crowd cheered and Walsh clapped moments later when the videoboard showed the official scorer ruled it an error. Harold Ramirez hit a fly ball to the warning track in left-center before it was caught by Brandon Marsh and Arozarena flew out to center to end the inning. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/10/angels-lefty-reid-detmers-has-no-hitter-thru-8-against-rays/ | 2022-05-11T05:26:31Z |
Officer fired gun 3 times at speeding vehicle with juveniles inside
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — A Clark County School District Police Officer fired his gun three times at juveniles in a car who reportedly were involved in a fight on campus.
CCSDPD Lt. Bryan Zink showed the dramatic body camera video of the shooting on March 29 at Western High School.
According to Zink, police responded to Western after reports of a fight in the parking lot and a vehicle with a weapon. CCSDPD saw a vehicle speeding through the parking lot, hitting a female student before attempting to drive away. CCSDPD Officer Christopher Knight fired his weapon three times at the vehicle before it exited the parking lot.
Zink said the car was going about 22 mph in a 5 mph zone, and that the incident happened at dismissal, when an estimated 300 students were exiting the school.
The front passenger, a female juvenile, was dropped off at her parents’ before she was taken to Sunrise Hospital for treatment. The driver took himself to University Medical Center. Both suffered minor injuries, Zink said. Two passengers in the rear of the vehicle were uninjured.
After the driver was released from the hospital, he was booked into juvenile detention on charges of battery, possession of a weapon on school property and disregard for public safety.
Zink said none of the juveniles in the vehicle were currently enrolled in CCSD. Zink said the fight stemmed from “trash talk” on social media that led to the juveniles coming to campus.
Zink said this was CCSDPD’s first officer-involved shooting since 2005.
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DARIEN, Conn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Migraine and Headache Awareness Month kicks off, CEFALY Technology is celebrating its 8th anniversary in the United States and a major milestone: 2 billion migraines treated with the CEFALY migraine treatment device.
CEFALY helps people with migraine relieve their pain and prevent attacks with clinically proven, drug-free treatment. An external trigeminal nerve stimulation (e-TNS) device, CEFALY delivers mild electric stimulation to reduce pain signals of the trigeminal nerve, a primary pathway for migraine pain.
At least 39 million Americans live with migraine, which is a complex, debilitating and often misunderstood neurological disorder. This June, CEFALY Technology joins many other migraine activists in advocating for treatment access. We are proud to offer an accessible option that enables migraine sufferers to control their own treatment and regain power over their lives.
- The first CEFALY device was introduced in Belgium in 2008.
- In 2014, CEFALY became the first FDA-cleared migraine treatment device for the prevention of migraines.
- In 2017, CEFALY became FDA-cleared for the acute treatment of migraines.
- Since 2020, CEFALY has been the only FDA-cleared migraine treatment device used for the treatment and prevention of migraine that is available without a prescription.
"The approval and availability of CEFALY's eTNS technology has completely changed the landscape of what's possible for treating migraine," said Dr. Michael A. L. Johnson, M.D., Director of Medical Affairs for CEFALY Technology. "CEFALY meets a longstanding need for effective, drug-free migraine treatment that is individualized and user-controlled."
"I'm honored and humbled to know that CEFALY has played such an important role in relieving 2 billion migraine attacks — and counting," said Jen Trainor McDermott, CEO of CEFALY Technology. "We'll continue to educate the public about the burden of migraine and empower people to take charge of their treatment routine."
CEFALY Technology is the maker of CEFALY, an FDA-cleared, over-the-counter wearable medical device clinically proven to help reduce migraine frequency and relieve migraine pain. CEFALY is a non-invasive device placed on the forehead to modify pain sensation in the area research identifies as a center for migraine pain, the trigeminal nerve. The device offers two distinct treatment options -— a 60-minute ACUTE setting that serves as an abortive treatment for pain relief at the onset of a migraine, which is clinically proven to stop or reduce migraine pain during an attack; and a 20-minute PREVENT setting for daily use to help prevent future episodes.
CEFALY Technology is a Belgium based company with U.S. offices based in Darien, Conn., specializing in electronics for medical applications. CEFALY Technology's mission is to provide the migraine community with forward-thinking treatments that are drug-free and clinically proven to relieve and prevent future attacks.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the "Company") today announced the release of its 2021 environmental, social and governance ("ESG") report. The report is aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures frameworks.
"I'm pleased to share our environmental, social and governance achievements since publishing our inaugural ESG report last year," said Joey Agree, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have made continued progress on our ESG initiatives, including enhancing our disclosure through the incorporation of climate-related and investor-preferred frameworks into this year's report. We remain steadfastly committed to social and environmental responsibility and believe our efforts will create long-term value for our stakeholders while addressing the impacts of climate change and improving the communities in which we operate."
The report can be viewed and downloaded from the Company's website at www.agreerealty.com/esg-report-2021.
Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that is RETHINKING RETAIL through the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading, omni-channel retail tenants. As of March 31, 2022, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 1,510 properties, located in 47 states and containing approximately 31.0 million square feet of gross leasable area. The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC". For additional information on the Company and RETHINKING RETAIL, please visit www.agreerealty.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements about the future impact of the Company's current ESG initiatives, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "potential," "intend," "expect," "seek," "anticipate," "estimate," "approximately," "believe," "could," "project," "predict," "forecast," "continue," "assume," "plan," "outlook" or other similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and can include future expectations, future plans and strategies, financial and operating projections or other forward-looking information.
Although these forward-looking statements are based on good faith beliefs, reasonable assumptions and the Company's best judgment reflecting current information, you should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and which could materially affect the Company's results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance or future achievements or events. Such risks and uncertainties include the risks noted in reports that we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Risk Factors identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as additional factors we may describe from time to time in other filings with the SEC. Additional important factors, among others, that may cause the Company's actual results to vary include the general deterioration in national economic conditions, weakening of real estate markets, decreases in the availability of credit, increases in interest rates, adverse changes in the retail industry and the Company's continuing ability to qualify as a REIT. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date hereof. Unless legally required, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in the Company's expectations or assumptions or otherwise.
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Company offers tips for customers to manage rising temperatures and energy costs
FAIRMONT, W.Va., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of increased electric use along with the potential for seasonal storms, Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has completed inspections and equipment maintenance across its West Virginia service territory to enhance service reliability for customers during the summer months.
Helicopter patrols have completed inspections of more than 2,100 miles of high-voltage transmission lines located in Mon Power's service territory. The inspections are designed to look for damaged wire, broken cross arms, failed insulators and other hardware problems not visible from the ground. Potential reliability issues identified during the inspection will be prioritized and addressed.
On the ground, Mon Power personnel inspected its more than 250 substations and completed needed repairs prior to the summer. The inspections included using thermovision cameras to capture infrared images that can reveal potential problems with equipment. By identifying hot spots, maintenance and repairs can be completed before a power outage occurs.
Crews also conducted inspections of distribution circuits, focusing on more than 580 line capacitors that maintain proper electric voltage. These devices are especially useful in remote locations because they automatically adjust voltage levels to accommodate changing system conditions.
"During the summer months, our electrical system faces increased demand as our customers use their fans and air conditioning to stay cool," said Jim Myers, president of FirstEnergy's West Virginia operations. "The inspections and maintenance we conduct are essential in enhancing service reliability and keeping our customers comfortable as temperatures climb."
At its regulated power plants, Fort Martin Power Station and Harrison Power Station, Mon Power has cleaned and inspected generation equipment – including main turbines, boiler feed pumps, pulverizers and condensers – to ensure optimal performance during the summer months.
In addition, Mon Power recently completed its annual storm restoration exercise as part of preparations for hurricane season and potential severe storms that commonly occur during the summer months. Storm drills are becoming more common in the utility industry in the wake of severe weather over the last several years.
For more information on preparing for severe weather, or for updates if storms do cause power outages, visit the 24/7 Power Center at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.
With the summer storm season also comes higher-than-usual temperatures and rising energy costs. Customers can take steps to beat the heat while also managing their electricity bill this summer. The following tips can help customers use electricity wisely during this period of high demand:
- Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the summer.
- Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days.
- During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures.
- Use a programmable or smart thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home.
- Seal any leaks with caulk or weather stripping to prevent hot air from sneaking into your home.
- Check air conditioner and furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing HVAC systems to work harder than necessary.
- Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work the air conditioner must do.
- Payment arrangements and assistance programs are available for customers who need help with their electric bills. For more information, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
Summer is also a time when contractors and homeowners spend more time outdoors completing projects. Important outdoor electrical safety tips are available at www.firstenergycorp.com/publicsafety.
Mon Power serves about 395,000 customers in 34 West Virginia counties. Follow Mon Power at www.mon-power.com, on Twitter @MonPowerWV, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MonPowerWV.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of workers completing summer readiness inspections are available for download on Flickr. A video of utility personnel conducting a thermovision inspection and explaining the work can be found on the company's YouTube channel.
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(The Hill) — Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) shared a compilation of around a dozen vulgar and threatening calls to his congressional office to highlight an increase in threats of violence in politics.
“Threats of violence over politics has increased heavily in the last few years. But the darkness has reached new lows,” Kinzinger said in a tweet accompanying the video on Tuesday. “My new interns made this compilation of recent calls they’ve received while serving in my DC office.”
“I hope you naturally die as quickly as f—— possible,” one caller said.
“Going to come protest in front of your house this weekend. We know who your family is and we’re going to get you,” another caller said. “Gonna get your wife, gonna get your kids.”
Some of the calls in the compilation did not include a direct threat, but demonstrated the kind of vulgar and angry calls that his office gets.
“You’re the biggest piece of sh– politician in the world. Why don’t you just leave and go away and shut your f—— mouth, you piece of sh–,” one caller said.
The video noted that calls and voicemails to Kinzinger’s congressional office are received by high school and college-level interns “attempting to learn about the legislative process.”
“The threats are unhinged and all too common,” Kinzinger said in another tweet from his personal account.
The Capitol Police said that its Threat Assessment Team has opened roughly 1,820 cases, including direct threats and directions of interest, since March 23, 2022.
The number of threat assessment cases that the Capitol Police have opened has increased in recent years: In 2021, there were 9,625 cases, compared to 8,613 in 2020, 6,955 in 2019, 5,206 in 2018 and 3,939 in 2017.
Kinzinger, along with Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), is one of two House Republicans who sit on the Jan. 6 Select Committee. His participation in the panel, which House Republican leadership has boycotted, is the subject of intense criticism from other Republicans. Earlier this year, the Republican National Committee formally censured Kinzinger and Cheney for sitting on the Jan. 6 panel.
Tuesday is not the first time that Kinzinger, who is not seeking reelection, has publicly shared threats against his family.
Last month, Kinzinger posted a photo of a letter sent to his home addressed to his wife that warned Kinzinger would be “executed.”
“Until we get a grip on telling people the truth, we can’t expect any differently,” Kinzinger said on ABC’s “This Week” at the time. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/kinzinger-shares-compilation-of-vulgar-and-threatening-calls/ | 2022-07-05T17:49:05Z |
NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Grab Holdings Limited f/k/a Altimeter Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: GRAB, GRABW) between November 12, 2021 and March 3, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 16, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Grab securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Grab class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3876 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 16, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Grab's driver supply declined during the third quarter; (2) as a result, Grab continued to invest heavily in driver and consumer incentives to "preemptively recalibrate driver supply"; (3) as a result, Grab's financial results would be adversely impacted, including, among other things, a significant decline in revenue; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Grab's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Grab class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3876 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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New Tech Focused Store Opened July 1st
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LensCrafters, one of the largest optical retail brands in North America, announced the opening of the company's next flagship store in Palo Alto, CA. The new flagship, which opened on July 1st at 270 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, will further position LensCrafters as the premium optical retail leader of exclusive brands and further reinforce the company as a trusted eyecare and eyewear authority in the Silicon Valley community. The company opened its first two flagship stores in New York City in December 2020 and its third flagship in San Francisco in December last year.
The new elevated flagship will encompass the latest advanced digital technology and state-of-the-art design blending colorful and eye-catching finishes to create a dynamic customer journey. From quality eye exams to shopping for the perfect frame, the new location will showcase an expanded selection of designer eyewear styles and brands that include Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Persol, Versace, and Prada, for a best in class in store experience.
The store will feature a dedicated footprint and display for Ray-Ban Stories, the first-generation of smart glasses launched in partnership with Meta. The smart glasses will be showcased in a unique setting where customers can experience how Ray-Ban Stories can capture, share, and listen at a moment's notice. Customers will also be able to digitally explore the wide variety of EssilorLuxottica collections and brands, customize Ray-Ban and Oakley frames, and virtually try-on any frame thanks to the Virtual Mirror technology through LensCrafters' Smart Shopper interactive in store tool.
"With our newest flagship opening in Palo Alto, the brand is focused on making a strong impact in this market as an innovative eyewear retailer," said Alfonso Cerullo, President of LensCrafters, North America. "Appealing to the local technology hub in Silicon Valley, the store will reflect the effortless integration of design and technology, giving customers a more individualized experience that allows them to easily browse the vast luxury assortment of both optical and sun frames with superior lens design and technology by Essilor. The store will also leverage digital tools to afford customers more opportunities to meet their eyecare and eyewear needs."
The Palo Alto location will be equipped with high-resolution digital screens and led-walls displaying eyewear and campaigns to allow customers an immersive experience around the brand's offering. A particular focus will be given to the storytelling of prescription lenses through interactive applications installed both on iPads and touch screens, leveraging the see-through technology to simulate lens features and effects for better vision.
LensCrafters, the leading optical retailer in North America, was founded in 1983 and currently operates over 1,000 stores in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. LensCrafters is owned by EssilorLuxottica Group, a leader in premium, luxury, designer, and sports eyewear. With a mission of helping people look and see their best, LensCrafters has a passion for vision care and offers the best selection of the latest trends in eyewear from leading designer brands as well as incomparable personalized service from Doctors of Optometry located at or next to its stores. LensCrafters opened its first Macy's location in April of 2016 and three flagship stores in New York City and San Francisco in 2021. The brand's trusted doctors and associates continue to make an impact by giving the gift of vision through the company's partner efforts with OneSight, an EssilorLuxottica foundation, providing access to quality vision care and glasses in underserved communities worldwide. LensCrafters is currently the number one contributor to OneSight in North America. For more information, visit www.lenscrafters.com.
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Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Closes Out Her 4-Year Term as the Sorority's International President
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated announced that Valerie Hollingsworth Baker's term as the 25th International President ended on Sunday, July 24, 2022. After four years of leadership and service, she will be succeeded by Stacie NC Grant.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Valerie Hollingsworth Baker was elected as the International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in July 2018. Over her four-year tenure, scholarship was a principle that she held in high regard, instituting the sorority's Founders scholarship, a series of $100,000 - $125,000 scholarships honoring the sorority's five founding members will be awarded for five years to a female high school graduate student pursuing a college education. The Founders scholarship, provided to a single student, is the first of its kind to be awarded by a Divine Nine historically Black sorority or fraternity.
"It has been my highest honor to serve as Zeta Phi Beta's International President over the past four years," said Hollingsworth Baker. "Over my four-year term I have been able to give back to the larger community in remarkable ways and I leave behind a legacy committed to our organization's founding principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood."
The former corporate leader's focus on digital transformation enabled the 102-year-old international women's service organization to fully function during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, she introduced the sorority's first comprehensive online membership database, the first learning management database and a virtual new membership intake process. Additionally, she evolved the sorority's longstanding Stork's Nest program, a 50-year partnership with the March of Dimes, to include a mobile app.
Hollingsworth Baker procured partnerships with Geico, Dell, Google, New Balance Athletic Wear/Jairus Group, St. John Knits International, Inc., Goldman Sachs, Micah's Voice, and the National Council of Negro Women's Good Health Wins initiative. Many of these strategic relationships, including with national vendor licensing firm Learfield/CLC, have set the organization up for continued success for years to come.
Under her leadership, five notable honorary members were inducted: Vivica A. Fox, Chaka Khan, Archbishop Mary L. Palmer, Retired Major General Linda L. Singh, and Dawnn Lewis. She also expanded the sorority's global presence with chapter charters in the British Virgin Islands, and Liberia and Ghana in West Africa.
As the "centennial president," Hollingsworth Baker brought awareness to the sorority's 100-year celebration with a high visibility marketing campaign that included a step performance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Today Show appearance, billboards in major cities across the U.S. including New York City, Chicago, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. During her tenure, the organization's social media presence increased by 55%.
Prior to taking office, Hollingsworth Baker held numerous elected and appointed positions within the organization including international first vice president, Atlantic regional director, and chairperson of Zeta's National Executive Board.
About Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded in 1920 on the campus of Howard University, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Zeta has initiated a diverse membership of more than 125,000 college-educated women with more than 850 chapters in North America, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East.
For more information about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. visit www.zphib1920.org.
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TAIPEI, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The long-awaited physical COMPUTEX 2022 will kick off on May 24 and run through May 27, along with the 2-week COMPUTEX DigitalGo Online Exhibition organized by TAITRA. This online exhibition breaks the geographic barriers and limitations to connect international buyers and exhibitors at a grand annual tech event. The global press conference held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center today opened with the theme of Digital Resilience for the Global ICT Industry. James Huang, TAITRA Chairman, is joined by Paul Peng, Chairman of Taipei Computer Association, Barry Lam, Founder and Chairman of Quanta Computer, Dr. Tzi-cker Chiueh, Director General of Delta Research Center, CK Tseng, President of Arm Taiwan, and Ken Sun, General Manager of Microsoft Taiwan, to discuss how the ICT industry can turn the challenges of the pandemic into opportunities and create a better future with digital technologies.
James Huang, TAITRA Chairman, said, "COVID-19 has brought severe impacts on supply chains and reshaped the global economy, urging the global ICT industry to adapt to unexpected challenges. COMPUTEX returns to the showground after the world has faced the pandemic for two years. This year's show is hybrid and continues its positioning for building global technology ecosystems. COMPUTEX 2022 creates this tech-forward platform to unlock future trends as well as to debut products."
Paul Peng, Chairman of Taipei Computer Association, also voiced his opinion, "Taiwan is the best hub for international companies to expand to the Asia-Pacific region due to its software-hardware integration, the high-tech talent pool, and geographical advantage. Moreover, there are urgent demands on Taiwanese products during the pandemic, which once again proves that we are reliable partners in the global technology sector. Therefore, we welcome friends from all over the world to visit and seek beneficial opportunities for mutual partnerships."
Metaverse Development and Semiconductor Innovation Accelerated by the Pandemic; Embracing Digital Transformation Is the Key to Strengthening Business Resilience
Facing the challenges brought by the pandemic, Barry Lam, Founder and Chairman of Quanta Computer, believed that the demand for mobile computing and cloud computing has increased exponentially over the past two years. In the future, the market will require more innovative technologies to create new application scenarios coupled with a more flexible global supply chain. Moreover, the time to market will be the key to success.
On the other hand, CK Tseng, President of Arm Taiwan, suggested, "The pandemic has highlighted the importance of semiconductors in the tech industry, driving more companies to accelerate their technical innovations via advanced semiconductor technology. We are working with our partners to redefine the future of computing, delivering technology that will address the demands of AI, autonomous systems, cloud computing, the Metaverse and much more."
In the ever-changing political and economic context, building digital resilience is the key to steady growth under the new normal. Dr. Tzi-cker Chiueh, Director of Delta Research Center, gives the example of his corporation. He stated that enterprises would proactively devise comprehensive alternatives to their end-to-end business flows and periodically and rigorously rehearse them to ensure they can go through ominous events that disrupt the global economy. In addition, more and more IoT technologies have been adopted to strengthen the resilience of smart manufacturing production lines and the operations of smart green buildings.
As 5G and AIoT technology become more prevalent, and businesses accelerate the pace in which they digitally transform, Ken Sun, General Manager of Microsoft Taiwan, believes raising tech intensity, embracing cloud and harnessing the power of data will be key in building business and organizations' digital resilience. Sun said that the cloud not only brings tremendous opportunity to accelerate innovation, and create new business models, but most importantly, it allows industries to thrive and grow in the post-pandemic world.
COMPUTEX 2022 will be held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, from May 24 to 27, 2022. In addition, TAITRA will also simultaneously hold an interactive online exhibition called COMPUTEX DigitalGo (May 24 to June 6). Stay tuned to COMPUTEX official website and social media platforms for more details.
To learn more about COMPUTEX, please visit:
COMPUTEX : https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/
COMPUTEX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/COMPUTEX.TAITRA/
COMPUTEX Forum: https://events.computextaipei.com.tw/
Digital Go: https://www.computexonline.com.tw/?userlang=tw
InnoVEX: https://www.innovex.com.tw/
About COMPUTEX:
COMPUTEX was founded in 1981. It has grown with the global ICT industry and become stronger over the last four decades. Bearing witness to historical moments in the development of and changes in the industry, COMPUTEX attracts more than 40,000 buyers to visit Taiwan every year. It is also the preferred platform chosen by top international companies for launching epoch-making products.
Taiwan has a comprehensive global ICT industry chain. Gaining a foothold in Taiwan, COMPUTEX is jointly held by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Taipei Computer Association, aiming to build a global tech ecosystem. COMPUTEX uses cross-domain integration and innovation services as the most powerful driving forces for achieving the goal of becoming a new platform for global technological resources.
About TAITRA:
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is Taiwan's foremost trade promotion organization. TAITRA is a public-benefit corporation founded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs by uniting industry and commerce groups from the private sector with the purpose of helping them expand their global reach. Currently, TAITRA has a team of more than 1,300 trade professionals, both domestically and abroad. Headquartered in Taipei, TAITRA operates 5 local offices in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, as well as 63 branches worldwide. It has also signed cooperation agreements with 319 sister organizations that promote international trade. By forming a comprehensive trade services network that provides zero-time-difference and borderless real-time services, TAITRA continues to work with enterprises to jointly pursue the steady development of Taiwan's economy. It is the best partner for your success in business expansion.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 400 leading young philanthropists, impact investors and social innovators from across the globe, will gather in New York City June 23 - 25th, for the 10th Anniversary NEXUS Global Summit with a simple goal: to unite a generation in order to accelerate solutions to the world's greatest challenges.
Founded in 2011, by CEO Rachel Gerrol, alongside Jonah Wittkamper, NEXUS has grown to become the leading network of significant young philanthropists, impact investors and social innovators in the world, with over 6,000 members from 70 countries. NEXUS has hosted over 40 summits across 6 continents in collaboration with governments, heads of states, and the United Nations.
The 10th Anniversary NEXUS Global Summit will feature talks from Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, Melissa Grady Dias, Global CMO of Cadillac, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Global Humanitarian & Peace Envoy, acclaimed functional medicine expert Dr. Mark Hyman, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Co-Founder & Lead Emcee of The Roots, Paul van Zyl, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer or The Conduit, Dominic Kalms, Co-Founder & CEO of B Generous, Aza Raskin, Co-Founder of The Center for Humane Technology & Earth Species Project, Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa, Executive Director of Delta Philanthropies, Monica Singh, Founder & President of the Mahendra Singh Foundation and many more inspiring leaders from around the world.
NEXUS is pleased to announce a partnership with iconic American luxury car company, Cadillac, who will be the Title Sponsor of the 2022 NEXUS Global Summit. "This year's Summit theme of 'Building Bridges to Drive Impact, makes Cadillac a natural partner as the bold pursuit of innovation defines the Cadillac brand," said Rachel Gerrol.
NEXUS is also grateful for the support of The Giving Back Fund, Lifestyles Magazine, Bank of America, The John Templeton Foundation, Known Holdings, Conduit Capital Partners, B Generous, and other valued partners.
NEXUS delegates are set for an exciting gathering of inspiring speakers, meaningful networking and the opportunity to explore collaborations to build a brighter, more just and sustainable future.
According to Gerrol, "The magic of NEXUS is the impact initiatives that the community inspires. From a collaborative campaign to eliminate single use plastics from professional sports stadiums, to a coordinated humanitarian relief effort after Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, to a rapid member-led response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis, we are most proud of the initiatives NEXUS summits have helped catalyze."
This year's summit sessions topics include climate resilience, social & racial justice, refugee response, mental health, future of food, ethical fashion, family legacy, strengthening democracy, innovations in healthcare, investing in the amazon, Web3 & NFTs, and other pressing issues facing the world in 2022.
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About NEXUS
NEXUS is a global network of 6000 leading young philanthropists, impact investors and social innovators from over 70 countries who are united in their commitment to catalyzing solutions to the world's greatest challenges. The NEXUS community collaborates to advance the potential of next generation leadership as well as to bridge communities of wealth and social entrepreneurship for dialogue, education and collaborative problem solving. Founded in 2011, Nexus has convened over 40 summits at the United Nations, The White House, 10 Downing Street, and with Presidents and Prime Ministers from around the world. NEXUS has helped scale projects globally, generating tens of millions of dollars in new giving and impact investments, and inspired the creation of a multitude of social businesses, impact funds and nonprofits.
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Long-time internal medicine doctor retires after 35 years
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Stormont Vail Health celebrated one of its long-tenured doctors as he heads into retirement.
Dr. Scott Teeter, an internal medicine specialist, is officially retiring after 35 years with Stormont Vail Hospital. According to Teeter, once he retires, he has plans to travel more and even has a hiking trip planned in Machu Picchu.
What Teeter says he would miss the most about the hospital is the people.
“The people definitely miss the patients, the staff, the comradery, my colleagues, all the physicians, nurses, administrators,” Teeter said. “Just all the people I really enjoy.”
However, he said he is still grateful for his time there.
“I just feel so thankful that everybody has embraced my practice and given me all the things that I have been given to live a wonderful life and provide for my family,” said Teeter.
Doctor Teeter has also agreed to lead the July 16 “Walk with a Doc” at the Washburn University campus, which will be located on the east side of the Lee Arena.
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- Consuming a proprietary, resistant-starch fiber blend daily reduces blood sugar levels, improves sleep and even elevates energy levels, according to first-of-its-kind study
- Resistant starch is an all-natural form of non-digestible prebiotic fiber largely missing in Western diets; it nourishes beneficial bacteria, balancing the gut microbiome and boosting metabolic health
- Participants in comprehensive clinical trial consumed a daily meal-replacement shake from Supergut, which makes a full line of shakes, bars, and fiber mixes with its clinically proven, patented proprietary resistant starch blend
LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind study shows that daily intake of a proprietary, resistant-starch fiber blend reduces blood sugar levels, improves sleep and elevates energy levels.
The results of a comprehensive clinical trial, completed in June and announced today by Los Angeles-based functional food startup Supergut (formerly Muniq), validate a growing body of scientific evidence showing that resistant starch is the key to transforming the gut microbiome, boosting metabolic health, improving digestion and even enhancing mood.
Resistant starch is an all-natural form of prebiotic fiber that does not get digested in your small intestine like traditional carbohydrates. Instead, it ferments in your large intestine and feeds beneficial gut bacteria, which strengthens the gut microbiome and produces important metabolic by-products, including short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate.
An abundance of evidence shows that health-promoting SCFAs like butyrate are a major source of energy for colon cells; and they play an important role in preventing "leaky gut," decreasing overall inflammation, and regulating metabolism. Resistant starch has relatively few calories and helps reduce blood sugar; it helps regulate gut, metabolic, immune, and neurologic health.
The gut-balancing benefits of resistant starch underscore the outsized role the gut microbiome plays in overall health, helping control digestion and satiety, supporting prevention of diseases and improving physiologic and mental functioning in humans. The gut microbiome also helps regulate blood sugar levels and neurologic health.
"Over the past decade, the medical community has come to appreciate the gut microbiome's central role in driving a wide range of health and wellness outcomes," said Dr. Christopher Damman, MD, MA, gastroenterologist, Chief Medical and Science Officer at Supergut and former head of the microbiome program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "We were further impressed with the clinical trial results, which demonstrate that regular consumption of the resistant starch-based shake was more effective than a placebo shake and dietary advice at addressing gut, metabolic, and inflammatory dysfunction."
Despite its wide-ranging benefits, resistant starch is rare in Western diets; it is found in unripe, green bananas, cold cooked rice, and a few other starchy plant foods in modest quantities. Supergut formulated its proprietary fiber blend using diverse and highly concentrated sources of resistant starch to create highly functional and convenient foods that incorporate these essential missing nutrients, with a growing lineup of products.
Last month, Supergut launched Supergut Bars – a convenient, grab-and-go snack you can stash in your car, backpack or desk. The company also launched their gut balancing Supergut Fiber Mix – an unflavored, unsweetened, smooth powder you can mix into coffee, soup, baked goods or nearly any other home-cooked dish. All Supergut products include the company's proprietary resistant starch fiber blend.
Supergut's study is the first clinical trial on resistant starch from a food tech company. The goal was to provide definitive evidence that its products deliver measurable results – establishing a higher standard relative to the growing category of "functional foods" and nutraceutical fads without clinical substantiation.
Supergut's clinical trial was a three-arm, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted over three months with 192 participants. The study included a placebo shake with matched protein and calorie profiles but missing the fiber blend, as well as a control group which did not consume meal-replacement shakes; all participants received the same dietary advice.
Participants who drank the Supergut meal-replacement shakes every day for three months experienced a statistically significant reduction in hemoglobin A1C of 0.7% relative to placebo. Participants with a baseline hemoglobin A1C of 8.5% or greater saw an absolute reduction in A1C of 0.8%.
Hemoglobin A1C measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months, and is a commonly used test to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. A reduction of 0.5% or greater is considered a clinically significant improvement in blood sugar control.
Supergut's clinical trial builds on the growing body of evidence indicating the importance of gut health on various dimensions of health. The trial was one of the rare studies showing that a non-pharmaceutical product can reduce A1C levels with both clinical and statistical significance.
A1C levels are notoriously difficult to lower through diet and exercise alone, and most clinical trials of non-pharmaceutical "functional foods" have either shown very small reduction in A1C or focused on other aspects of blood sugar control (like near-term blood sugar levels after a meal).
While a growing body of evidence points to the benefits of resistant starch, the Supergut study is also unusual in that it focuses on a commercially available finished product that incorporates resistant starch. Other studies on resistant starch focus on the impact of a specific ingredient containing resistant starch, such as high-amylose maize flour, which is less practical to incorporate into your daily diet.
In addition to lowering blood sugar levels, the Supergut results showed that 86% of participants reported a significant improvement in at least one of the following health and wellness indicators: sleep, immune health, energy levels, mental health and mood, clarity of thought (and decreased brain fog), and quality of life as measured by the World Health Organization 5 Well-Being Index (WHO-5) and the Diabetes Distress Assessment System. In addition, 60% reported an improvement in at least one area of digestive health, including reduced bloating, reduced heartburn, satisfactory bowel movements, and less nausea.
The study, conducted October 2021 through March 2022, also showed that people who had Supergut shakes experienced lower levels of depression and anxiety, maintained healthier weight, and reduced blood pressure levels.
The principal investigator of the trial, Dr. Juan Pablo Frias, Velocity Clinical Research, commented, "As a physician and clinical researcher who has conducted hundreds of clinical trials for diabetes and metabolism-related medications, I am very impressed to see such clinically significant results with a real food intervention."
Participants in the study represented a range of metabolic profiles including people who were overweight or obese and those with elevated blood sugar levels. The clinical trial included diverse representation with minorities representing nearly 40% of the 192 participants throughout the United States.
Supergut is conducting additional work to further understand how changes in the gut microbiome and other biomarkers (including butyrate, metabolic hormones such as GLP-1, and inflammatory markers) might impact these improvements.
Supergut was founded by Marc Washington in 2019 with initial funding from The Production Board (TPB), the San Francisco-based business foundry focused on food, agriculture, biomanufacturing, human health, and the broader life sciences. At the time, TPB CEO and Founder Dave Friedberg was researching the growing body of scientific evidence on the human microbiome – and he was keen to help create a data-driven, evidence-based business that could popularize gut-friendly resistant starch.
"Our goal was to set a new, extraordinarily high bar for scientific credibility in the food industry – and in so doing create a new category of truly functional food," Friedberg said.
Supergut has been selling its proprietary resistant starch-based products directly to consumers for two years under the Muniq brand name. During this time Supergut has helped thousands of people, many of whom previously struggled with metabolic disorders, regain better control over their health through the brand's patented line of gut balancing products.
Seven out of 10 of Americans are overweight or obese. Half of American adults have cardiovascular disease. And more than 50% of American adults have diabetes or prediabetes, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Real-world and clinical evidence now demonstrate that Supergut not only improves metabolic health outcomes, but also positively impacts a broad range of wellness and quality of life measures including mood, sleep, and energy. These wide ranging benefits indicate the brand's potential to positively impact the health and wellness of the public at large.
"Supergut has already been a game changer for more than 10,000 customers, many of whom previously struggled to stay in control of their health," said Supergut Founder and CEO Marc Washington. "The broad-ranging findings from our clinical study bring our long-term goal of improving public health on a global level into clearer focus. That means we need to make delicious, nutritious, truly functional food accessible for everybody. Our goal is to empower everyone to reclaim and sustain control over their bodies."
Supergut is the leading evidence-based nutrition brand designed to empower consumers to reclaim and sustain control over their bodies through the science of the gut microbiome, offering delicious and convenient functional foods. Harnessing the power of superfood resistant starch, Supergut offers scientifically-backed food products that are clinically proven to improve metabolic and gut health while boosting overall quality of life. Supergut uses breakthrough research and their own gold-standard clinical study to create products that deliver measurable health results for customers, including shakes, fiber mixes, and bars which were recently recognized as Best Nutritional Bar of 2022 by Good Housekeeping. Founder Marc Washington launched Supergut (formerly Muniq) in 2020 on a mission to fix the broken food system and create alternative methods for individuals looking to transform their health through their gut. To learn more, visit supergut.com or follow the brand on Instagram at @supergut.
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- GenFleet to design and execute randomized Phase 2b triple combination trial of Motixafortide in first-line metastatic PDAC patients in China -
- BioLineRx to retain global rights to Motixafortide in all indications -
-Collaboration based on positive final results from Phase 2a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 study of Motixafortide in combination with anti-PD-1 and chemotherapy as second-line metastatic PDAC therapy -
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX) (TASE: BLRX), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, today announced that the Company has entered into a collaboration agreement with GenFleet Therapeutics, an immuno-oncology focused biopharmaceutical company based in China, to advance Motixafortide through a randomized Phase 2b clinical trial in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC.
Under the terms of the agreement, GenFleet will fully fund, design and execute a randomized Phase 2b clinical trial that will enroll approximately 200 first-line metastatic PDAC patients in China. This randomized controlled study will aim to evaluate the superiority of Motixafortide in combination with an anti-PD-1 and chemotherapy compared to chemotherapy alone, the current standard of care. As part of the collaboration, BioLineRx will supply Motixafortide, while GenFleet will supply the other study drugs for the trial. Trial oversight will be administered by a Joint Development Committee. GenFleet will be eligible to receive low-to-mid-single digit tiered percentage royalties on future Motixafortide sales, if approved.
"This collaboration is based on the highly encouraging results from our Phase 2a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 study of Motixafortide in combination with an anti-PD-1 and chemotherapy, which provide strong support for continued development in this very challenging disease," stated Philip Serlin, Chief Executive Officer of BioLineRx. "With its broad solid tumor oncology pipeline and highly experienced development team, we believe we have found an outstanding partner in GenFleet to execute a rigorously designed randomized Phase 2b trial."
"At the same time, we remain on track to submit our New Drug Application (NDA) for Motixafortide in stem cell mobilization in the U.S. in the next few months, and we are continuing our pre-launch activities in anticipation of potential FDA approval in 2023."
"Together, these programs demonstrate the potential versatility of Motixafortide and its promise of new combination therapies targeting both hematological and solid tumor cancers," Mr. Serlin concluded.
"The results of the COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 Phase 2a study demonstrate the benefit of combining the CXCR4 inhibitor Motixafortide with an anti-PD-1 and chemotherapy in a second-line setting," said Qiang Lu, Chairman of GenFleet. "We believe that this combination could be beneficial to patients in a first-line setting as well, and we hope to confirm this in a randomized trial. We are thrilled to be partners with BioLineRx in the development of this late-stage clinical asset, and look forward to initiating this important trial as quickly as possible."
In parallel, BioLineRx is continuing its collaboration with Colombia University in an on-going Phase 2 investigator-initiated study (NCT04543071) to evaluate Motixafortide in combination with the anti-PD-1 LIBTAYO® (cemiplimab) and standard-of-care chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in first-line PDAC patients.
MSQ Ventures served as advisor to BioLineRx on this transaction.
About Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer has a low rate of early diagnosis and a poor prognosis. Its incidence rate in the US is estimated at 3.2% of new cancer cases. In 2022, approximately 495,000 individuals globally are expected to be diagnosed with this condition, 62,000 of them in the US; and the incidence of pancreatic cancer is expected to continue to increase. Symptoms are usually non-specific and as a result, pancreatic cancer is often not diagnosed until it reaches an advanced stage. Surgical resection does not offer adequate treatment since only 20% of patients have resectable tumors at the time of diagnosis. Even among patients who undergo resection for pancreatic cancer and have tumor-free margins, the five-year survival rate is only 10-25%. The overall five-year survival rate among pancreatic cancer patients is 8%, which constitutes the highest mortality rate among solid tumor malignancies. The overall median survival is less than one year from diagnosis, highlighting the need for the development of new therapeutic options.
Despite advances in chemotherapeutics and immunotherapy, increases in median and overall survival rates in pancreatic cancer have been modest. Pancreatic cancer remains an area of unmet medical need, with very limited new approved therapies for the majority of PDAC patients since the approval of nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane®) in combination with gemcitabine for first-line treatment in 2013 and Onivyde® in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin for second-line treatment in 2015. The limited clinical benefits demonstrated by these existing standard treatment options reinforce the need for additional approaches.
About COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202
In December 2020, BioLineRx announced final positive results from its Phase 2a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 triple combination study of Motixafortide in second line PDAC. The highly encouraging results demonstrated improvement across all study endpoints, including overall survival, progression free survival and overall response rate, in the most challenging PDAC patients, as compared to historical data. All patients were diagnosed at Stage IV, and greater than 70% had liver metastases, a key determinant of poor prognoses in this patient population.
About GenFleet Therapeutics
GenFleet Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on cutting-edge therapies in oncology and immunology, founded in 2017 by veteran drug developers with the support from top-tier venture capital investors. Dedicated to serving significant unmet medical needs, GenFleet Therapeutics established its proprietary R&D platform based on a deep understanding of disease biology and translational medicine, as well as on research into the latest biological mechanisms of cancer pathways, the tumor microenvironment and human immunoregulation. GenFleet's rich and diversified pipeline highlights multiple cutting-edge products with novel mechanisms and global IP.
For additional information on GenFleet, please visit the Company's website at www.genfleet.com/en.
About BioLineRx
BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ/TASE: BLRX) is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology. The Company's lead program, Motixafortide (BL-8040), is a cancer therapy platform that was successfully evaluated in a Phase 3 study in stem cell mobilization for autologous bone-marrow transplantation, has reported positive results from a pre-planned pharmacoeconomic study, has successfully completed a pre-NDA meeting with the FDA, and is currently in preparations for an NDA submission. Motixafortide was also successfully evaluated in a Phase 2a study for the treatment of pancreatic cancer in combination with KEYTRUDA® and chemotherapy and is currently being studied in combination with LIBTAYO® and chemotherapy as a first-line PDAC therapy.
BioLineRx is also developing a second oncology program, AGI-134, an immunotherapy treatment for multiple solid tumors that is currently being investigated in a Phase 1/2a study.
For additional information on BioLineRx, please visit the Company's website at www.biolinerx.com, where you can review the Company's SEC filings, press releases, announcements and events.
Various statements in this release concerning BioLineRx's future expectations constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include words such as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "should," "will," and "would," and describe opinions about future events. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of BioLineRx to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause BioLineRx's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the initiation, timing, progress and results of BioLineRx's preclinical studies, clinical trials and other therapeutic candidate development efforts; BioLineRx's ability to advance its therapeutic candidates into clinical trials or to successfully complete its preclinical studies or clinical trials; BioLineRx's receipt of regulatory approvals for its therapeutic candidates, and the timing of other regulatory filings and approvals; the clinical development, commercialization and market acceptance of BioLineRx's therapeutic candidates; BioLineRx's ability to establish and maintain corporate collaborations; BioLineRx's ability to integrate new therapeutic candidates and new personnel; the interpretation of the properties and characteristics of BioLineRx's therapeutic candidates and of the results obtained with its therapeutic candidates in preclinical studies or clinical trials; the implementation of BioLineRx's business model and strategic plans for its business and therapeutic candidates; the scope of protection BioLineRx is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering its therapeutic candidates and its ability to operate its business without infringing the intellectual property rights of others; estimates of BioLineRx's expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and its needs for and ability to access sufficient additional financing; risks related to changes in healthcare laws, rules and regulations in the United States or elsewhere; competitive companies, technologies and BioLineRx's industry; statements as to the impact of the political and security situation in Israel on BioLineRx's business; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which may exacerbate the magnitude of the factors discussed above. These and other factors are more fully discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of BioLineRx's most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2022. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent BioLineRx's views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. BioLineRx does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements unless required by law.
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Customers are invited to join and donate at all Yesway and Allsup's store locations
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway, one of the country's fastest growing convenience store chains, today announced its Uvalde Strong fundraising campaign, created to offer support to the Uvalde, Texas community that has been so tragically impacted as the result of a mass shooting at a local elementary school last month that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers.
Through June 30, 2022, Yesway and Allsup's customers will be invited to make $1.00, $5.00, $10.00 (or larger) donations at checkout.
"Everyone at Yesway is deeply saddened by this senseless tragedy, which hits very close to home, and we feel compelled to support our neighbors in Uvalde," said Tom Trkla, Yesway's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are committed to donating $25,000 to benefit the families and community members who have been affected by the mass shooting tragedy. We ask our Yesway and Allsup's customers to join us by making donations at our stores. Every generous donation will help us to achieve our goal of raising $50,000 for those whose lives have been irrevocably changed."
To find the Yesway or Allsup's store closest to you where donations to Yesway's Uvalde Strong Fundraising campaign can be made, please visit www.Yesway.com/locations or www.Allsups.com/allsups-locations/.
Editor note: Contact Erin Vadala, Warner Communications; (978) 468-3076; erin@warnerpr.com to arrange interviews. High-resolution images and graphics are available upon request.
About Yesway – Yesway is one of the fastest-growing convenience store operators in the United States. Established in 2015, Yesway is a multi-branded platform that acquires, transforms, and enhances portfolios of convenience stores by leveraging expertise in real estate and technology, and by implementing data-driven decision making. Yesway has recently been named the "2021 Convenience Store Chain of the Year" by CStore Decisions and is currently ranked #21 on the "2022 CSP Top 202 Chains" list by total portfolio size. Yesway ranked #2 in year-over-year relative store growth on the Convenience Store News "2020 Top 20 Growth Chains" list and its CEO has been named a "CSP 2020 Power 20 Deal Maker." Yesway's portfolio currently consists of 405 stores located in Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, including the Allsup's Convenience Store chain. www.yesway.com
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Some Saharan dust to move in Saturday
Still expecting some late day storms to develop
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Some slightly drier air will slip in on Saturday as a thin layer of African dust moves in from the east. Despite the dust we will still see a few late day storms develop. Look for mostly sunny skies to start the day on Saturday followed by partly cloudy skies in the afternoon and a 50% chance for scattered late afternoon and early evening storms to roll in from the east. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s and heat indices ranging from 100-105 in the afternoon.
Sunday look for typical summer Florida weather with late day storms but otherwise mostly sunny in the morning becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. This pattern should continue through most of next week. There may be a slight change in the timing of the storms by Thursday of next week due to a weak frontal system moving into the SE U.S.
The tropics remain quiet with no activity expected through the next 5 days.
For boaters on Saturday look for winds out of the ESE at 10-15 knots and seas around 2 feet near shore. Those winds will switch around to the SSW later in the day and subside to 5-10 knots. There will be a moderate chop on the bays and inland waters.
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A celebration of Black Music Month with 3-time Grammy-award-winning Sounds of Blackness
Sponsored by Andersen Corporation
- Live concerts at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Minn.
- Directed by award-winning Music Director and Producer Gary D. Hines
- Executive produced by diversity, equity and inclusion firm Rae Mackenzie Group
MINNEAPOLIS, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The influence of Black Music on America's history through centuries and decades is monumental, especially in the transformative decade of the 1960s. During Black Music Month, Andersen Corporation presents "Soul of the Sixties: A celebration of Black Music with Grammy award-winning Sounds of Blackness," a live musical event at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at The Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis, Minn.
Soul of the Sixties is an authentic reenactment and tribute to the greatest soul performers of the sixties: Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Sly and the Family Stone, and many more. Sounds of Blackness performs in full costume with original choreography and their ten-piece band. The Dakota is the stage for this second annual Black Music Month event.
Executive produced by award-winning Rae Mackenzie Group, an industry-leading diversity, equity and inclusion marketing firm, the event is sponsored by Andersen Corporation, manufacturer of America's most loved brand of windows and doors*.
Since January of 1971, Sounds of Blackness has flourished under the direction of Gary Hines. The group proclaims the music, culture and history of African Americans to audiences all over the world including the World Cup, Super Bowl, Ryder Cup, NFL, NBA and Grammy Awards. The award-winning vocal and instrumental ensemble's music spans genres including jazz, blues, rock & roll, R&B, gospel, spirituals, reggae and soul, to share uplifting messages of hope, unity, love and peace for all humankind.
Gary D. Hines, is the Music Director and Producer of this special show.
"Music is the window to our souls. Black Music Month is a special time to celebrate the music and musicians that shaped the past and continue to inspire today," said Jay Lund, chairman and chief executive officer of Andersen Corporation. "We can't wait to share the award-winning music of Sounds of Blackness with our friends and community – it is sure to be an event not to be missed."
"Celebrating Black Music month is a tradition at Andersen that I now look forward to every year," said Tracey Gibson, vice president and chief diversity officer at Andersen Corporation. "When we thought about who could best take us on a journey through the rich history of Black Music of the sixties, we couldn't think of anyone more apt to do this than Sounds of Blackness, who have been ambassadors of Black Music across the nation and around our world for decades."
A Minnesota-based company for nearly 120 years, Andersen has been named a Best Large Employer by Forbes for the past three consecutive years, Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes for the past two consecutive years and 'Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality' by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Andersen continually works to build a culture of inclusion, creating a respectful workplace for all employees and removing systemic barriers to success.
Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, CEO of the Rae Mackenzie Group said, "It really means something when a company like Andersen demonstrates their commitment to Black Music and Black culture in this way. We are proud to come together in community to celebrate."
As a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) marketing expert on the national stage, Smith-Akinsanya has long held Andersen Corporation as an example of what a corporation can accomplish when it prioritizes inclusion in every aspect of the company.
"The Soul of the Sixties: A Celebration of Black Music" premieres at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Minn.
The event is open to the public and tickets are now on sale at:
7 p.m. https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/soul-of-the-sixties-7pm/
9 p.m. https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/soul-of-the-sixties-9pm/
*2022 Andersen brand survey of U.S. homeowners.
About Andersen Corporation
Andersen was founded in 1903 on the philosophy of working "all together" to deliver on its promise to its customers. Andersen delivers products for the way people live, unmatched performance for the comfort and security homeowners desire, and endless design options to achieve any style.
Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and market window and door products under the Andersen®, Renewal by Andersen®, EMCO®, MQ™ and Heritage™ brands. Andersen, a privately held company with more than 12,000 employees, operates manufacturing sites across North America and Europe. Andersen has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award.
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About Rae Mackenzie Group
Rae Mackenzie Group (RMG) is an award-winning DEI marketing and strategy firm that helps corporations build authentic and meaningful relationships with People of Color by advising companies on how to best position their brands to recruit and retain Talent of Color. With a business track record spanning over 20 years, RMG has become an authority in the DEI Marketing space and has built a past and present client list consisting of Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and top employers, including U.S. Bank, Midco, Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx, Andersen Corporation, Thrivent, Minute Media, Make-A-Wish® America, Best Buy, Target, Verizon Wireless, and more.
RMG helps corporations avoid DEI landmines by looking at how they approach procurement, recruitment, corporate sponsorships, social responsibility, and leadership through a DEI lens. RMG provides consulting on speeches, websites, social media, advertising, press releases, and more. With a diverse team, each of whom brings a unique perspective to the table, RMG walks the walk by assembling a team that is majority women, and made up of Black, Latinx, Asian, White, and LGBTQIA+ consultants, marketers, and content writers.
Rae Mackenzie Group CEO, Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, has been providing DEI communication and marketing services for over 20 years. To help leaders make change, Sharon authored COLORFULL: Competitive Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent of Color - a people-centered approach that shares simple actions we can take to help solve complex issues. The book lays out a playbook on how everyone has a role to play in making the world more just and equitable, starting with building intentional and authentic relationships with people who share different racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.
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Keeping mosquitoes away without bug spray
No animal on Earth kills as many people as mosquitoes. Whether you’re in a Malaria danger zone or just want to have a backyard barbecue in peace, fighting flying insects can take a substantial effort. It’s also not always pleasant or possible to keep re-applying bug spray.
While remarkably few high-tech products actually work to repel mosquitoes, one company is leading the way in mosquito-discouraging electronic devices. Thermacell’s devices use either batteries or butane canisters and can create zones of up to 20 feet in diameter that are relatively free of the obnoxious, bloodsucking pest.
Electronic mosquito repellers that work
Various electronic devices have hit the market over the years with claims of non-invasive and, in many cases, chemical-free mosquito management. However, the reality is that many of them don’t work. Two of the most talked-about yet least useful types are ultrasonic devices and UV lights, also sometimes called bug zappers.
Do ultrasonic devices repel mosquitoes?
Ultrasonic devices produce a sound that humans can’t hear, and unscrupulous marketing teams claim this high-pitch frequency deters flying insects. But numerous controlled, scientific studies have shown time and time again that it’s false. Ultrasonic devices don’t deter or incapacitate mosquitoes.
Do bug zappers work?
You might also have heard of bug zappers. These are typically UV lights attached to electrified coils that spell doom for any flying pests that make contact. Unlike many other bugs, mosquitoes aren’t attracted to UV light on its own. In other words, a typical bug zapper won’t reduce the mosquito population.
There are cartridges containing a chemical called octenol that attracts mosquitoes. In theory, one of these cartridges could make a bug zapper work on mosquitoes, at least a little. In practice, though, they’re not very effective at all.
What’s more, bug zappers kill insects indiscriminately, even though many of the bugs they attract benefit soil and plant health. Also, they zap bugs with so much force that insect bodies and their contents often explode, possibly contaminating surfaces around them.
Entomologists (bug scientists) and environmental researchers universally pan bug zappers as being ineffective and bad for the environment. You shouldn’t use them.
What electronic devices actually fight mosquitoes?
There aren’t a lot of options, and many don’t actually repel anything. The only significantly effective class of high-tech anti-mosquito equipment is basically a powered fogger. Thermacell makes a decently long line of battery-powered devices, as well as some that run on butane canisters that disperse a chemical called allethrin.
Allethrin is part of a class of chemical compounds known as pyrethrins. Unlike DEET, which effectively masks the scent of carbon dioxide that mosquitos love, pyrethrins incapacitate or kill the insect. Allethrin does just that.
At the moment, Thermacell has cornered the market of allethrin-dispersing mosquito-fighting devices. The fumes are invisible, have no smell, and are safe for kids and pets. Allethrin also incapacitates a couple of species of fly.
Best high-tech ways to fight mosquitoes
There is one extremely high-tech method researchers use to fight populations of specific types of disease-carrying mosquitoes. Researchers are currently developing genetically modified mosquitoes and introducing them into problem areas to ultimately breed sterile mosquitoes.
In theory, this could eventually get the most dangerous strains under control. But the technology isn’t perfect yet, and research is still underway. Plus, scientists will not likely use this genetic engineering technique to eliminate every mosquito, but only those known for carrying highly contagious diseases such as the Zika and West Nile viruses.
Instead, consider these devices from Thermacell. They work by releasing allethrin into the air. For that reason, they won’t work if it’s windy, but mosquitoes don’t bite as much in high winds.
Able to clear a 10-foot radius of flying, biting insects, this is Thermacell’s most effective model. It’s not portable enough to go hiking, but it does have a relatively long battery life.
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Instead of full-on battery power, it runs on a watch battery and a special butane canister. It’s one of the most portable options and is specifically meant for hiking in the woods.
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A soft white lamp inside means this one kills two birds with one stone, protecting those nearby from mosquitoes will also illuminate your outdoor gathering.
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This one’s made for hiking, but not just any kind of hiking. It’s engineered to run on the same isobutane canisters used by many backcountry stoves. If you’re heading into the backcountry and want an interesting, reasonably effective weapon against flying insects, this is it.
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If you have a large backyard and don’t want to line it with boxy, plastic Thermacell devices, consider this discreet allethrin-dispensing system. Each purchase gets you a pair of in-ground spikes, and you can use as many as you need to cover your outdoor space.
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This option combines a common LED camp lantern with the company’s effective insecticide delivery system, and it’s not very expensive, either.
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Mosquito-fighting alternatives
If Thermacell’s allethrin systems don’t work for you, consider this secret weapon in the war against mosquitoes: the fan. Mosquitoes can’t fly very well, and a moderate breeze is enough to keep some breeds at bay. Either of these fans should work well for reasonably sized patios.
It measures 30 inches, has three speeds and is as durable as they get.
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Simple Deluxe 30-inch Drum Fan
It’s as rugged as you’d expect from an industrial-style drum fan, but has special technology to keep the amount of noise much lower than similar industrial fans.
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One novel way to kill thousands of mosquitoes
If you live in a warm, wet climate and routinely fight off massive hordes of mosquitoes, there’s one relatively low-tech but surprisingly effective method that can help. It involves a medium-to-large, industrial-style fan and a bag of charcoal. It’s especially effective in the Southeast United States.
Mosquitoes are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide, which is also what burning charcoal produces. Lighting a pile of charcoal simulates a human’s body heat and CO2 exhalation. Cover the intake side of your outdoor fan in fine mesh and place the coals to the side of it.
Start the process just before the time of day or night the mosquitoes in your area start to act up. Then it’s time to play the waiting game. First, the mosquitoes come because they think the burning charcoal is a living person full of nutritious blood. When they reach the air current caused by the fan, the notoriously weak flyers get sucked into the mesh.
After a few hours of this, you’ll notice anywhere from a fine layer to a thick mass of mosquitoes stuck up against the netting. At this point, it’s essential to wrap up and chemically treat the mosquito-covered netting before turning the fan off. After all, most of those mosquitoes are still alive and would love nothing more than to fly away.
Don’t let them. Spray them down with some insecticide, bury them in the trash, and get ready to do it again the next day. One time around might not make a massive difference in your mosquito problem, but after several days, you’ll notice fewer and fewer mosquitoes caught in your net. That means it’s working. Mosquitoes never fly very far from where they’re bred, so this novel and somewhat low-tech method is a great way to rid a large backyard of thousands of mosquitoes.
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Former Denham Capital Executives Join Petra as Managing Partners
NEW YORK and BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petra Funds Group ("Petra"), a leading independent provider of fund administration solutions, announced today that John Collins and Paul Winters joined the firm as Managing Partners. Mr. Collins and Mr. Winters previously were Partners of Denham Capital Management LP ("Denham"), a Boston-based private equity firm with over $12 billion of invested and committed capital.
This announcement follows the recent news that Petra established a Boston office in August and took on Denham as a client, as well as Trace Capital Management LP, a newly-established energy resources investment firm. Mr. Collins and Mr. Winters formed Petra's Boston office by bringing over a core team of middle, back-office, and regulatory professionals from Denham, many of whom have worked at Denham for over a decade.
"Attracting executives with John and Paul's experience to join Petra as managing partners will immensely benefit our existing and new clients as we continue to implement best practices across our service offering," commented Stephen Coats, Managing Partner. "Our ability to act as a trusted advisor to our clients depends on the deep experience of our team, and we believe adding professionals who have spent their careers working inside of fund managers rather than looking in from the outside provides our clients with a valuable edge."
Mr. Collins brings over 30 years of private equity experience to Petra, including as a Partner and Chief Financial Officer at Denham for the last 15 years. At Denham, Mr. Collins was responsible for the firm's business operations, accounting, and administrative functions and was a Valuation Committee member. Mr. Collins commented on joining Petra: "Petra has a unique business model and the expertise the private investment funds industry is increasingly in need of. I look forward to working with Peter and Stephen to continue building a full-service fund administration platform that provides top-tier services to its clients."
Petra was founded in 2021 and today administers $55 billion in assets and over 200 investment vehicles from 5 offices across the globe. Each office is led by senior executives with in-house experience working for private equity, venture capital, or private debt funds. This unique model gives Petra's clients a competitive advantage as the firm's services align with what investment firms need most.
Mr. Winters was most recently Partner, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Denham. In his role at Denham since 2007, Mr. Winters was responsible for all legal and compliance matters affecting the firm, its funds, and its portfolio companies, and along with Mr. Collins, led the organization and growth of the firm's highly regarded back-office team. Mr. Winters shares, "Having known Stephen for over a decade, I am excited to join him and Peter and work with their well-respected team that focuses relentlessly on delivering bespoke client-focused solutions to private equity firms."
"I am thrilled to welcome John, Paul, and other Denham employees to Petra," commented Peter Haskopoulos, Managing Partner. "The team joining Petra is well-versed in all aspects of global fund accounting, operations, legal, and compliance. We are excited to leverage their expertise gained through their long tenure at Denham to service other private equity firms in the Boston area and other markets."
Petra Funds Group is a leading fund administration provider to global private equity, venture capital, and private debt funds. The firm is the first to deliver comprehensive fund administration and related middle and back-office services, offering global private fund managers an enhanced, data-driven solution. Our services include fund administration, investor servicing, regulatory compliance, management company services, and ESG advisory services. Petra offers fund managers a best-in-class solution of people, back-office services, and technology, enabling general partners to focus on their internal operations, investments, and investor relationships. Petra has offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and Boston and administers funds and structures in excess of $55 billion in assets.
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Russian shells slam into eastern Ukraine, killing 3 people
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least three Ukrainian civilians have been killed and nearly 20 others wounded in the latest artillery barrages from the Russian military, Ukrainian officials said Monday.
The eastern region of Donetsk, one of the two provinces making up the country’s industrial heartland of Donbas that has been the focus of a Russian offensive, has faced the most intense shelling.
Regional officials said at least three people died and another 13 were wounded by Russian shelling that hit numerous towns and villages in the Donetsk region during the last 24 hours. The barrage has damaged dozens of residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
In the country’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, five civilians were wounded in the latest Russian shelling early Monday, according to the city’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov.
The Russian forces also struck several other regions of Ukraine with rockets and artillery.
For their part, the Ukrainian military claimed to have destroyed more than 10 Russian warehouses with ammunition and military equipment in the past week.
In other developments Monday:
- Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported. Griner, a center for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on Aug. 4. She was arrested in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
- The Ukrainian parliament, Verkhovna Rada, extended martial law and the country’s general mobilization for another 90 days.
“Ukraine has always longed and longs for peace and many times in various negotiation formats has offered the Russian leadership to end the war and free Ukrainian land from occupation,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video late Sunday. “But so far, Russia believes in terror, remains in the grip of its propaganda illusions and still hopes that it can supposedly achieve something through various forms of blackmail. It won’t.”
He emphasized that “we must defend ourselves,” adding that “the stronger Ukraine will be, the weaker Russia will be, and therefore, the less time this war will last.”
- Zelenskyy dismissed the heads of three regional branches of Ukraine’s top security agency, SBU, in the Kyiv, Lviv and Tarnopil regions. Zelenskyy’s office didn’t elaborate on the reasons behind the move. Last month, he dismissed SBU chief Ivan Bakanov and a chief prosecutor, saying their departments had too many people who faced accusations of collaborating with the Russians.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday appointed a veteran New York jurist to serve as an independent arbiter in the criminal investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida home, and refused to permit the Justice Department to resume its use of the highly sensitive records seized in an FBI search last month.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon empowered the newly named special master, Raymond Dearie, to review the entire tranche of records taken in the Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago and set a November deadline for his work. In the meantime, she continued to block the department from using for its investigation roughly 100 documents marked as classified that were seized.
The sharply worded order from Cannon, a Trump appointee, will almost certainly slow the pace of the investigation and set the stage for a challenge to a federal appeals court. The department had given Cannon until Thursday to put on hold her order pausing investigators’ review of classified records while the special master completes his work. The department said it would ask the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to intervene if she did not do so by then.
The Justice Department did not immediately comment on Thursday’s ruling.
Cannon, who last week granted the Trump team’s request for a special master over the objections of the Justice Department, made clear in her Thursday order that she was not prepared to blindly accept the government’s characterizations of the documents, saying “evenhanded procedure does not demand unquestioning trust in the determinations of the Department of Justice.”
She turned aside the department’s position that Trump could not have any ownership interests in the documents, and said she was receptive to the possibility that the former president could raise valid claims of privilege over at least some of the records. She noted ongoing disagreements between the two sides about the “proper designation of the seized materials” and the “legal implications flowing from those designations.”
“The Court does not find it appropriate to accept the Government’s conclusions on these important and disputed issues without further review by a neutral third party in an expedited and orderly fashion,” she wrote.
The selection of Dearie, a former federal prosecutor who for years served as the chief judge of the federal court based in Brooklyn, came after both the Justice Department and Trump’s lawyers made clear they would be satisfied with his appointment as a so-called special master.
As special master, Dearie will be responsible for reviewing the entire inventory of documents taken during the search of Mar-a-Lago — the FBI says it recovered about 11,000 documents from the home during its search, including roughly 100 with classification markings — and segregating out any that may be covered by claims of executive privilege or attorney-client privilege. He is also tasked with identifying any personal materials of Trump’s that should possibly be returned to him.
The Justice Department said last week that it did not believe that the special master should inspect records with classified markings or evaluate the former president’s claims of privilege. Cannon rejected both positions Thursday, directing the special master to prioritize in his review the documents marked as classified, “and thereafter consider prompt adjustments to the Court’s Orders as necessary.” She set a deadline of Nov. 30 for the special master to complete the work.
The Justice Department has been investigating for months the hoarding of top-secret materials and other classified documents at the Florida property after Trump left office. Citing national security concerns, it has said its investigation would be harmed if the judge did not quickly lift her block on the department from continuing to make use of the classified records in its probe.
Cannon rejected that idea Thursday, saying “there has been no actual suggestion by the Government of any identifiable emergency or imminent disclosure of classified information arising from Plaintiff’s allegedly unlawful retention of the seized property.”
She added, “Instead, and unfortunately, the unwarranted disclosures that float in the background have been leaks to the media after the underlying seizure.”
She also said nothing in her order barred the department from “conducting investigations or bringing charges based on anything other than the actual content of the seized materials,” saying investigators were welcome to interview witnesses and collect information about the “movement and storage of seized materials.”
Trump’s lawyers had asked last month for a judge to name a special master to do an independent review of the records and filter out any that may be covered by claims of privilege. The Justice Department argued the appointment was unnecessary, saying it had already done its own review and Trump had no right to raise executive privilege claims that ordinarily permit the president to withhold certain information from the public and Congress.
Cannon disagreed and directed both sides to name potential candidates for the role.
The Trump team recommended either Dearie or a Florida lawyer for the job. The Justice Department said Monday that, in addition to the two retired judges whose names it submitted, it would also be satisfied with a Dearie appointment.
Dearie served as the top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of New York from 1982 to 1986, at which point he was appointed to the federal bench by then-President Ronald Reagan. He has also served on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, which authorizes Justice Department wiretap applications in investigations involving suspected agents of a foreign power.
Dearie was chief judge of the district from 2007 to 2011, when he took senior status. But the Justice Department has said he remains active and had indicated to officials that he was available for the position and could work expeditiously if appointed to it.
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Associated Press writers Michael Balsamo and Zeke Miller in Washington contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-veteran-ny-judge-named-as-arbiter-in-trump-mar-a-lago-probe/ | 2022-09-16T15:09:10Z |
Kansas QB Jalon Daniels finding himself in national spotlight
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Jalon Daniels has been putting on a show the last two weeks and he’s gaining national attention.
Daniels was named to the Davey O’Brien Great 8 list for week two of the college football season.
In the win, Daniels completed 18-of-29 passing for 219 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner to redshirt freshman Quinten Skinner in overtime.
Daniels’ three touchdown performances marks the second of his career (2021 at Texas), while he also got it done on the ground, rushing for a career-high 85 yards on 12 attempts. Daniels completed passes to eight different receivers in the Big 12 opening victory.
Not only that, Daniels is one of eight quarterbacks to be named to the Allstate Sugar Bowl Manning Award Stars of the Week, following his performance.
The award marks Daniels’ second-career Manning Award Star of the week honor, one he was previously awarded following Kansas’ 57-56 overtime win over Texas in 2021.
Fans will now have the opportunity to vote for Daniels to be named the Manning Award Player of the Week through the Sugar Bowl’s Facebook page.
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Family heartbroken after 1-month-old baby dies from rare virus
HAMDEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A Connecticut family is speaking out after the death of their 1-month-old son in hopes of warning others about parechovirus, which doctors say may be underdiagnosed.
Ronan was born a happy and healthy baby to Kat and Mitch Delancy in May. He was their second child.
“He was born May 21st, a healthy, full-term baby,” Kat Delancy said. “We went from the highest high to the lowest low in a span of a month.”
When Ronan was about a week old, his parents noticed something was wrong, WFSB reports.
“He was fussier, he wasn’t eating quite as well, and he had redness on his chest,” Kat Delancy said.
She took him to his pediatrician on a Friday, and doctors said he was fine.
Still, that night, Kat Delancy says she felt something was wrong, so she brought Ronan to Yale New Haven.
“As soon as I walked into the hospital, he stopped breathing,” she said.
Shortly after, Ronan started having seizures.
“Once they started seeing the seizures, they had to put him under sedation,” Kat Delancy said.
Doctors couldn’t figure out what was going on with Ronan. It wasn’t until his fourth day in the hospital that his parents got some answers.
“The more testing that they did, they ended up finding this thing called parechovirus, which we had never heard of, and it sounded like a lot of the doctors had never heard of it either,” Kat Delancy said.
“It was explained to us at the hospital that it’s extremely rare to find, but it might not be that rare because they don’t ever really look for it,” Mitch Delancy said.
Yale New Haven Health recently sent out a newsletter alerting other physicians about the virus, saying it “may be underdiagnosed due to lack of awareness.”
“A lot of children have no symptoms or very mild symptoms,” said Dr. Ian Michelo, Connecticut Children’s Head of Infectious Diseases.
Michelo says he’s seen a spike in cases.
“I’m hearing through emails and other social media alerts that there is, particularly right now since the beginning of May, there are an increasing number of cases,” he said.
He says most children will just suffer a fever but, in some cases, it could cause severe brain damage.
Unfortunately, Ronan had a severe case. His brain was badly damaged, and he couldn’t be saved.
“I’ll never forget the doctor kneeling down and saying to me, as I was in shock, saying, ‘You have a very sick baby,’” Kat Delancy said. “Going from the best days of our lives to having our child die in our arms.”
Now, the Delancy family is hoping to warn other parents and push pediatricians to test for this disease more frequently.
“My big reason for wanting to talk about it is I want Ronan to have a legacy. I would love that. I want his name - I want to keep that alive. I don’t want another family to go through this,” Kat Delancy said.
Doctors say preventing parechovirus is like any other virus: make sure to keep your hands clean and stay away from anyone who’s not feeling well.
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Premium blend features notes of cocoa, caramelized sugar and cherries in a striking new design
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Death Wish Coffee Co., The World's Strongest Coffee®, today launched its latest everyday offering, Espresso Roast. The rich new roast features a smooth aroma with notes of cocoa, caramelized sugar and black cherry, for an intense taste and double the strength. A proprietary blend to Death Wish Coffee, Espresso Roast is Certified Fair Trade and USDA organic like its other coffee products, resulting in a high-quality and flavorful cup of coffee without any artificial additives.
Espresso Roast is the first product to debut Death Wish Coffee's new look, featuring their signature lightning bolts and vibrant colors to quickly communicate roast varieties and flavors. This electrifying new look will invigorate the coffee landscape. Death Wish Coffee's other products, including Dark Roast and Medium Roast, will transition to the new look later this year.
"Our consumers are looking for a premium coffee experience at home with a rich, intense flavor and a base for espresso drinks to channel their inner barista. Espresso Roast delivers a smooth, never-bitter cup every time, no matter how it's brewed," Mike Pilkington, CEO of Death Wish Coffee, said. "Espresso Roast joins our everyday line-up of Dark Roast and Medium Roast, along with our seasonal flavors, to give coffee consumers the variety they're seeking."
Espresso Roast is a dark roast made with Sumatran and Peruvian arabica beans and Indian Cherry robusta beans. The new coffee joins the brand's everyday offerings including the original Dark Roast – featuring notes of dark chocolate and black cherry – and Medium Roast, which features hints of caramel and roasted peanuts.
The new blend is available for purchase starting July 1 in ground and whole bean bags and Death Cups, compatible with Keurig single-serve coffee makers. Consumers can purchase on www.deathwishcoffee.com, and in Walmart and Kroger locations nationwide starting in July. The blend will also be available on Amazon later this year.
Death Wish Coffee — The World's Strongest Coffee® — is sourced from the highest-quality coffee beans in the world and roasted to deep, never-bitter perfection. The brand boasts a Dark Roast as well as a Medium Roast, which debuted in 2021, available in whole bean, ground, and single-serve coffee pods. The company also sells seasonal, limited-edition flavors and collectible mugs and merchandise.
For more information about Death Wish Coffee Co., visit http://www.deathwishcoffee.com.
Good things start small. Mike Brown brought a bold idea to life in 2012—crafting a stronger coffee for his local community. He searched far and wide for the world's best beans, perfected a unique roasting technique and Death Wish Coffee Company was born. What started as a few employees packing orders in the basement of a quaint coffee shop has repeatedly earned Amazon's #1 "Most Wished For" coffee and can be found in over 20,000 stores nationwide. Death Wish Coffee Company is committed to sustainability, and our Medium Roast, Dark Roast, Espresso Roast and Valhalla Java coffees are always Fair Trade + USDA Certified Organic. For more information, visit www.deathwishcoffee.com.
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As COVID-19 surges, health officials urge people to wear masks again
(CNN) - With COVID-19 cases going up, you might want to think about masking up.
Across the country, more than 100,000 new cases have been reported every day over the past two weeks, but experts say that number could actually be higher.
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows about one-third of the U.S. population is now living in a county with a “high COVID-19 community level,” which means the agency recommends universal indoor masking.
Counties coast to coast are on the list, including New York City which was a 2020 pandemic hotspot.
“Our goal is to make sure that whatever we put in place is going to stem the infections, keep down on hospitalizations and most importantly, keep down those who die from COVID,” New York Mayor Eric Adams said.
John Hopkins University reports new COVID-19 cases rising slowly, which 108,000 new cases reported every day over the past two weeks. That is up 6% from the two weeks prior.
The spread of COVID-19 is causing concern in Los Angeles County, California, too.
“It is looking more likely as cases and admissions have continued to increase that will enter the high community-level designation later this month,” Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferre said.
Health experts warn data on the rise in COVID-19 cases may not tell the full story due to the widespread use of at-home test kits.
“On the honor system, if you test positive you don’t show up, so that’s not showing up in the data. There’s certainly more out there,” Committee to Protect Health Care Executive Director Dr. Rob Davidson said.
A recent pre-print study based on health records from the Veteran’s Administration shows that catching COVID-19 over and over again appears to increase the chances a person will experience new and sometimes lasting health problems after their infection.
People who had two or more documented infections had more than twice the risk of dying and three times the risk of being hospitalized within six months of their last infection.
On the vaccine front, the White House said Thursday that only about 2% of children under the age of 5 have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Food and Drug administration gave emergency-use authorization on June 17 for both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for that age group.
The two omicron subvariants the CDC cites as the cause of the recent surge may partially escape the immunity produced by COVID-19 vaccines and prior infections, but experts say the current vaccines and boosters provide substantial protection against severe disease.
The World Health Organization says there has not been a rise in intensive care unit admissions in vulnerable groups who have been vaccinated and boosted.
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Alabama man’s execution was botched, advocacy group alleges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama corrections officials apparently botched an inmate’s execution last month, an anti-death penalty group alleges, citing the length of time that passed before the prisoner received the lethal injection and a private autopsy indicating his arm may have been cut to find a vein.
Joe Nathan James Jr. was put to death July 28 at an Alabama prison for the 1994 shooting death of his former girlfriend. The execution was carried out more than three hours after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request for a stay.
“Subjecting a prisoner to three hours of pain and suffering is the definition of cruel and unusual punishment,” Maya Foa, director of Reprieve US Forensic Justice Initiative, a human rights group that opposes the death penalty, said in a statement. “States cannot continue to pretend that the abhorrent practice of lethal injection is in any way humane.”
The Alabama Department of Forensic Science declined a request to release the state’s autopsy of James, citing an ongoing review that happens after every execution. Officials have not responded to requests for comment on the private autopsy, which was first reported by The Atlantic.
At the time of the execution, Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm told reporters that “nothing out of the ordinary” happened. Hamm said he wasn’t aware of the prisoner fighting or resisting officers. The state later acknowledged that the execution was delayed because of difficulties establishing an intravenous line, but did not specify how long it took.
Dr. Joel Zivot, a professor of anesthesiology at Emory University and an expert on lethal injection who witnessed the private autopsy, said it looked like there were numerous attempts to connect a line.
Zivot said he saw “multiple puncture sites on both arms” and two perpendicular incisions, each about 3 to 4 centimeters (1 to 1.5 inches) in length, in the middle of the arm, which he said indicated that officials had attempted to perform a “cutdown,” a procedure in which the skin is opened to allow a visual search for a vein. He said the cutdown is an old-style medical intervention rarely performed in modern medical settings, and that it would be painful without anesthesia. He also said he saw evidence of intramuscular injections not in the vicinity of a vein.
The Alabama Department of Corrections prison system issued a written statement in which it noted that “protocol states that if the veins are such that intravenous access cannot be provided, the team will perform a central line procedure,” which involves placing a catheter in a large vein. “Fortunately, this was not necessary and with adequate time, intravenous access was established,” the statement said.
Alabama does not allow witnesses from news outlets to watch the preparations for a lethal injection. They get their first glimpse of the execution chamber when an inmate is already strapped to the gurney with the IV line connected.
A reporter for The Associated Press who attended the execution observed that James did not respond when the warden asked if he had final words. His eyes remained closed except for briefly fluttering at one point early in the procedure.
Lawyers who spoke with James by telephone said they were disturbed by his reported lack of movements and raised questions about what happened before the lethal injection. Hamm said James was not sedated.
“That wasn’t the Joe that I knew. He always had something to say. He always wanted to be in control,” said James Ranson, the attorney who helped James file his appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. “The fact that he did not give any sort of reaction ... and that he didn’t open his eyes, tells me something was up,” Ranson said.
John Palombi, a federal defender who spoke with James twice on the day of his execution, said James, “was certainly alert” earlier in the day.
The Atlantic quoted a friend of James as saying that the inmate had planned to make a final statement.
Robert Dunham, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, a national nonprofit organization that analyzes issues concerning capital punishment, said the delay between the Supreme Court’s go-ahead and the execution, combined with the autopsy, points to a “botched execution, and it is among the worst botches in the modern history of the U.S. death penalty.”
“This execution is Exhibit A as to why execution secrecy laws are intolerable,” Dunham wrote in an email to the AP. “The public is entitled to know what went on here — and what goes on in all Alabama executions — from the instant the execution team begins the process of physically preparing the prisoner for the lethal injection until the moment the prisoner dies.”
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LONGWOOD, Fla., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Pro USA, Inc. ("Waste Pro"), a regional privately-held provider of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services, announced today that it has completed the remarketing of two solid waste disposal revenue bond offerings with an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million.
The remarketing consisted of $32.5 million of Florida Development Finance Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project), Series 2017 (the "Florida Bonds"), and $17.5 million of Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project), Series 2017 (the "Mississippi Bonds" and, together with the Florida Bonds, the "Bonds").
The Florida Bonds, which bear a 5.25% coupon for a seven-year fixed term interest rate period, will mature on August 1, 2029, and are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Waste Pro, pursuant to the terms of the Indenture relating to the Florida Bonds.
The Mississippi Bonds, which bear a 5.00% coupon for a five-year fixed term interest rate period, will mature on February 1, 2036, and are also guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Waste Pro, pursuant to the terms of the Indenture relating to the Mississippi Bonds.
"Despite more challenging market conditions than in previous years, this transaction was significantly oversold," stated Cort Sabina, Chief Financial Officer of Waste Pro. "I am pleased by the investment community's continued confidence in Waste Pro's financial strength and future growth."
"As a privately owned, family-run company, Waste Pro has proven itself to be a financially stable platform committed to long-term, sustainable growth. Our focus on service and commitment to our people has led the way for operations to go from a single truck in 2001 to over 3,000 trucks today in nine states with revenues projected to exceed $900 million this year," added Sean Jennings, President and Chief Executive Officer of Waste Pro.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. served as the sole remarketing agent for the Bonds. CTBH Partners LLC served as financial advisor to Waste Pro. Greenberg Traurig, P.A. served as counsel to Waste Pro.
The Bonds were offered only to qualified institutional buyers as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").
The Bonds have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Bonds, nor shall there be any sale of the Bonds in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Waste Pro USA, Inc. is one of the country's fastest-growing privately-owned waste collection, recycling, processing, and disposal companies, operating in nine southeastern states. Waste Pro, with revenues projected to exceed $900 million in 2022, serves more than two million residential and approximately 100,000 commercial customers from 95 operating locations. Waste Pro is headquartered in Longwood, Florida, and maintains over 260 exclusive municipal contracts and franchises.
Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such by the context of the statements, including words such as Waste Pro "will," "intends," and other similar expressions. Among the forward-looking statements in this press release are statements regarding the offering and sale of the Bonds. All of these forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and estimates and management's beliefs and assumptions. Waste Pro expressly disclaims any obligation to update such statements to reflect any change in its expectations whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required.
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3 Grand prize winners to get a year's supply of milk and $2,000
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creators of the iconic got milk?, are continuing the amplification of the Get Real campaign with a fun and engaging social media giveaway opportunity. The Get Real campaign, which launched August 22, promotes the benefits of being authentically, individually real to themselves in all aspects of life, including drinking real milk.
The Get Real Giveaway opportunity launched on social media on September 6, 2022 at 12:00am PT and runs through September 26, 2022 at 11:59pm PT. California residents have the opportunity to enter the Get Real Giveaway when they follow @gotmilk on instagram, use Instagram or TikTok to post an original video using the Get Real campaign's theme music, and demonstrate their take on living their lives authentically! Participating in this socially-driven giveaway in celebration of authenticity opens up the opportunity to win $2,000 plus a year's supply of milk. Three lucky entrants who tag @gotmilk and use the hashtags #GetRealMilk and #sweepstakes will be selected at random after September 26.
Influencer and chef, My Nguyen of @myhealthydish kicked off the social media challenge to "Get Real" on her TikTok. Watch her TikTok and gain some inspiration on how to show your truth.
To see more of the new campaign and watch the full video click here, check out the website get-real-california.gotmilk.com, and follow us on Instagram at gotmilk or on TikTok at gotmilk.
For more information on the Giveaway rules please visit https://www.gotmilk.com/get-real-giveaway-rules/.
About the CMPB
Since 1993, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the famous 'got milk?' campaign, has been committed to increasing milk consumption throughout California. One recent initiative, "Bones Love Milk," is dedicated to educating youth on the real benefits of milk as "nature's energy drink" in an unconventional way, showcasing how milk is a true nutrient powerhouse, delivering strong bones, energy, hydration and muscle recovery. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The 'got milk?' trademark is a federally registered trademark and service mark. For more information, visit www.gotmilk.com.
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Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed.
Smith in a statement released Friday afternoon said he will “fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable.
Film academy president David Rubin said Smith’s resignation was accepted. “We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, in advance of our next scheduled board meeting on April 18.”
“I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work,” his statement said. “I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film.
“Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason,” Smith concluded in the statement.
The resignation came two days after the academy’s leadership board met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct.
On Sunday, Smith strode from his front-row Dolby Theatre seat on to the stage and smacked Rock, who had made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Moments later, he went on to win the best actor award for his role in “King Richard.”
Rock, who was about to present Oscar for best documentary, declined to file charges when asked by police. He has only briefly addressed the attack publicly, saying at one comedy concert in Boston this week that he was still “kind of processing what happened.”
Smith shocked the theater crowd and viewers at home when he took the stage after Rock joked: “Jada, I love you. ‘G.I. Jane 2,’ can’t wait to see it.”
Pinkett Smith, who suffers from the hair loss condition alopecia, had a closely shaved head similar to that of Demi Moore in the original movie.
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NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 2, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Energy Transfer securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Energy Transfer class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6844 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 2, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or concealed and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (2) Energy Transfer through its subsidiary hired third-party contractors to conduct horizontal directional drilling activities ("HDDs") for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River in Ohio when the April 13, 2017 release of drilling mud near the Tuscarawas River (the "April 13 Release") took place; and (3) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 Release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Energy Transfer class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6844 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – A new study from Washington University in St. Louis says inappropriate antibiotics cause serious medical conditions for children, resulting in at least $74 million in excess health care costs in the United States.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotics “ONLY treat certain infections caused by bacteria.”
Even so, antibiotics are a common prescription for children.
“There is a general sense that antibiotics are benign, but, in fact, antibiotics are not benign,” said Dr. Anne Mobley Butler, an epidemiologist and assistant professor of infectious diseases at Washington University.
Past studies looked at a few hundred children and their antibiotic use, while Washington University researchers looked at 2.8 million children in the U.S. They examined insurance company claims to determine the cost of excess care and the negative side effects on children.
“The children who received inappropriate antibiotics had a higher risk of several complications, including skin rash, diarrhea … and a dangerous intestinal infection,” Butler said.
Children who were prescribed unsuitable antibiotics in outpatient settings such as doctors’ offices and urgent care centers were up to eight times more likely to develop complications.
“For influenza, we only saw about 4% of children receive antibiotics inappropriately. For bronchitis, we saw that 70% of children received antibiotics inappropriately,” Butler said.
The bottom line of the study is more education is needed for doctors and health care professionals in outpatient settings on guidelines for prescribing antibiotics and that parents should question pediatricians about their prescriptions
“When parents bring their children to the pediatrician’s office with a common bacterial or viral infection, they should feel empowered to ask questions and say my understanding is that we don’t need antibiotics for viral infection,” Butler said.
Many hospitals have stewardship programs for doctors and health care workers to learn about the appropriate use of antibiotics. Such programs are less common in outpatient settings.
The CDC says there are some common bacterial infections that don’t need antibiotics, including many sinus infections and some ear infections, since those ailments typically get better on their own.
“Taking antibiotics when they’re not needed won’t help you, and their side effects can still cause harm,” the CDC stated. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/study-shows-negative-effect-of-inappropriate-antibiotics-on-kids-and-resulting-costs/ | 2022-05-31T13:43:43Z |
Wednesday night forecast: Heat strengthens through the weekend
A cold front with a chance for rain arrive Sunday night
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This evening will feel comfortable with low humidity and temperatures in the 80s turning into 70s and 60s overnight. The humidity may be low still on Thursday but the heat will be high with air temperatures in the low 100s as south winds return. Low 100s stay in play through the weekend before a stronger cold front should knock us into the mid 90s starting next week with several off an on chances for rain.
Taking Action:
- The heat continues to be the main concern: Stay cool by limiting outdoor exposure and hydrating with plenty of water. Additional heat safety tips here.
- There are indications of low chances of overnight showers/storms Thursday night and Saturday night so don’t be surprised if we have to add a low chance vs what’s on the 8 day. The next best chance is still looking to be Sunday night.
- A frontal boundary Sunday could bring a wide range in highs Sunday through Tuesday depending where the frontal boundary is positioned each day. This could also determine storm chances so know the forecast on these days are subject to change.
Hot weather is the topic of the week until we get to Sunday night and Monday when temperatures become a little less certain. A cold front is expected to stall out in Kansas and we could see a wide range of temperatures through Tuesday depending on where it stops. We may see 80s in the north while 100s stay strong farther south. This will be something to watch this weekend.
Another possibility worth watching is several chances for rain Sunday night through Wednesday of next week. As with the temperatures, the rain chances will depend on where the front stops. The best chance for rain is on Sunday night and scattered rain showers and the occasional thunderstorm is looking more likely. Right now after Sunday we do not expect widespread triple digit heat due to the cold front. Again, it all depends on where the front stalls out and that will determine who still sees 100s next week and who sees 90s and even 80s. Rain chances follow the same guidelines.
This evening: Clear. Temperatures in the mid 80s before 9pm. Low humidity and slow winds.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Winds calm and variable.
Thursday: Sunny and hot. Highs in the low 100s. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Alan Lowe, Lumentum President and CEO joins over 2,000 CEOs in unprecedented commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum"), a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, and its President and CEO, Alan Lowe, joins the growing coalition, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
By signing on to this commitment, Lumentum is pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of over 2,000 signatories have already shared more than 1,400 best known actions, exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative conversations.
"We understand the critical importance of diversity and inclusion, which helps drive innovation and creativity, increases our competitive advantage, and ensures Lumentum is the best place to work for everyone," said Alan Lowe. "Our pledge is another concrete step in the company's diversity, inclusion, and belonging journey, and I am proud that we continue to cultivate an environment where employees can openly and constructively address challenges, present opportunities, and share perspectives."
Organizations joining the pledge are taking a step toward effecting positive change. CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is cultivating a new type of ecosystem centered around collaboration and sharing. The actions showcase real-life examples of the open and transparent conversations to cultivate more diverse and inclusive workplace environments. The addition of new signatories expands the impact of this work beyond the office to communities and industries.
Visit Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Lumentum to learn more about the company's initiative.
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Bringing together over 2,000 CEOs of America's leading organizations, the commitment outlines actions that participating companies pledge to take to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected, employees feel comfortable and encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion, and where best—and unsuccessful—practices can be shared across organizations. Learn more at CEOAction.com and connect with us on Twitter: @CEOAction.
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com and follow Lumentum on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund
- Average weekly trading volume of approximately 1,312,362 shares
- Fund's adviser has more than 40 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience
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All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Returns as of the recent month-end may be obtained at www.royceinvest.com. The market price of the Fund's shares will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold.
The Fund invests primarily in securities of small-cap and micro-cap companies, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in larger-cap companies. The Fund's broadly diversified portfolio does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. From time to time, the Fund may invest a significant portion of its net assets in foreign securities, which may involve political, economic, currency, and other risks not encountered in U.S. investments.
1Geometric Average: This weighted calculation uses each portfolio holding's market cap in a way designed to not skew the effect of very large or small holdings; instead, it aims to better identify the portfolio's center, which Royce believes offers a more accurate measure of average market cap than a simple mean or median.
2Harmonic Average: This weighted calculation evaluates a portfolio as if it were a single stock and measures it overall. It compares the total market value of the portfolio to the portfolio's share in the earnings of its underlying stocks.
The Price-Earnings, or P/E, ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its trailing 12-month earnings-per-share (EPS). The Fund's P/E ratio calculation excludes companies with zero or negative earnings (13% of portfolio holdings as of 03/31/22). The Price-to-Book, or P/B, Ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its book value per share.
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Daily net asset values (NAVs) for Royce Value Trust are now available on our website and online through most ticker symbol lookup services and on broker terminals under the symbol XRVTX. For more information, please call The Royce Funds at (800) 221-4268 or visit our website at www.royceinvest.com.
An investor in Royce Value Trust should consider the Fund's investment goals, risks, fees, and expenses carefully before investing.
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Closed-End Funds are registered investment companies whose shares of common stock may trade at a discount to their net asset value. Shares of each Fund's common stock are also subject to the market risks of investing in the underlying portfolio securities held by the Fund. Royce Fund Services, LLC. ("RFS") is a member of FINRA and has filed this material with FINRA on behalf of each Fund. RFS does not serve as a distributor or as an underwriter to the closed-end funds.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NIO, RBLX, ACAD, GEVO, and AERC.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- NIO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=NIO&prnumber=061520226
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- ACAD: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=ACAD&prnumber=061520226
- GEVO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=GEVO&prnumber=061520226
- AERC: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=AERC&prnumber=061520226
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InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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TORONTO (AP) — Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has been given a wild-card entry into the main draw of the National Bank Open next month.
She will compete in Toronto for the first time since 2019 and return to WTA Tour singles play for the first time since August 2021.
The former world No. 1 and five-time Wimbledon champion last played when she partnered with Jamie Murray of Britain in Wimbledon’s mixed doubles draw earlier this month. Williams is a 41-time WTA singles champion and Olympic gold medalist.
Her sister Serena Williams was on the official entry list released last week for Toronto, which would mark her first North American hard-court event in two years, and comes of the heels of her first-round exit at Wimbledon in June. Asked after that defeat whether she would play again, the 40-year-old Williams said she didn’t know.
The three-time champion in Toronto last played there in 2019, when she retired because of back spasms in the final against Bianca Andreescu of Canada. Andreescu beat Serena Williams a month later in the final at the U.S. Open, for which Toronto is considered a tuneup event.
Andreescu also received a top-20 wild card for the National Bank Open.
Three more wild cards will be distributed to Canadian players closer to the start of the tournament, which runs Aug. 6-14.
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BEIJING, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 36Kr Holdings Inc. ("36Kr" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KRKR), a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2022 unaudited financial results, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, before the open of U.S. markets.
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on June 1, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on June 1, 2022). Details for the conference call are as follows:
All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process 20 minutes in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in number, Direct Event passcode, and a unique registrant ID, which will be used to join the conference call.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.36kr.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live call until June 8, 2022, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
About 36Kr Holdings Inc.
36Kr Holdings Inc. is a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China with the mission of empowering New Economy participants to achieve more. The Company started its business with high-quality New Economy-focused content offerings, covering a variety of industries in China's New Economy with diverse distribution channels. Leveraging traffic brought by high-quality content, the Company has expanded its offerings to business services, including online advertising services, enterprise value-added services and subscription services to address the evolving needs of New Economy companies and upgrading needs of traditional companies. The Company is supported by comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities. Through diverse service offerings and the significant brand influence, the Company is well-positioned to continuously capture the high growth potentials of China's New Economy.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.36kr.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
36Kr Holdings Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86 (10) 5825-4188
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Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
E-mail: 36Kr@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: 36Kr@tpg-ir.com
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XSET and Tee Grizzley announced Partnership on Tee Grizzley's Grand Theft Auto Roleplay Server
BOSTON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming and lifestyle organization, announced today an exclusive partnership with Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley. As a part of this partnership, Grizzley and XSET will join forces to invite ex-convicts to join the Grizzley Gang and play in Grizzley World RP, Grizzley's customized Grand Theft Auto roleplay server. The partnership was announced on Tee Grizzley's Grand Theft Auto Server, making history by being the first talent that has ever joined a gaming organization live in-game.
"I'm excited to join XSET and take Grizzley Gang Gaming to the next level," said Grizzley. "I've always loved gaming for fun, but now it's so much more than that. I've seen how this industry can really change lives and I can't wait to provide more opportunities for people who have faced similar challenges and adversities as I have."
Falling in love with games like GoldenEye 007 and Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, gaming has been part of Grizzley's lifestyle since childhood. In the gaming world, Tee is best known for streaming Call of Duty and his own customized Grand Theft Auto roleplay server, Grizzley World RP on his Twitch channel. In Grizzley World RP, the rapper takes on numerous roles, from the head of Grizzley Gang to a gang unit detective cleaning up the streets. His server features everyday characters played by everyday people, with the occasional drop-ins by friends like Anthony Davis, who is a part of Grizzley World. Since building the world in 2021, Grizzley World RP has climbed to the top 10 most popular GTA V RP servers worldwide, and recently served as the platform to announce Grizzley's last album, Built for Whatever.
Similar to his music, Grizzley shares his compelling backstory and raw authenticity in his streams, using it as a way to connect with fans and share a part of his life with them off the stage. But what he values most about the gaming scene is the opportunity it provided him and others - giving them a new and fun way to make money while staying out of trouble and off the streets. Grizzley has already gifted a gaming PC for his friend who was recently released from jail and under house arrest, to encourage him away from going back to old ways and is now a full-time gamer and streamer as well.
"XSET is about pushing boundaries and redefining the world of gaming," said XSET CBDO and co-founder Clinton Sparks. "We are excited to welcome Tee Grizzley to the set to help give a second chance to those who need one, as well as continuing to introduce gaming to those unfamiliar with the opportunities it provides. XSET is building the worlds greatest culture club and Tee with his music, gaming and entrepreneurial spirit is an amazing representation of what that means."
With the announcement of this partnership comes the drop of the first of three installments of Tee Grizzley x XSET merchandise. Within Tee Grizzley's GTA server will be a merchandise store where players can go and purchase the commemorative shirt to wear while in Grizzley World RP. The proceeds from the sales of the first installment of t-shirts will be used for giving personal consoles to ex-incarcerated inmates who have a passion for gaming and are looking to start a positive future.
About XSET
Founded in 2020 in Boston by gaming and pop culture veterans Greg Selkoe, Marco Mereu, Clinton Sparks and Wil Eddins, XSET is the fastest growing gaming organization and lifestyle brand in history. XSET fields some of the world's top competitive esports teams in titles including Valorant, Rocket League, Rainbow Six, Fortnite, Warzone, Apex Legends, eNASCAR and more. Built on a foundation of a diverse and inclusive gaming culture, XSET is building the preeminent brand for today's growing Gen Z audience of gamers. The organization continues to grow at a breakneck pace, partnering with high-profile brands such as Ghost Lifestyle, SCUF Gaming, Roots Canada, HyperX, Quality Control Music, Respawn, Fanshark and Wahlburgers and is working with socially positive causes including Big Brother Big Sister of America. Since its launch, XSET has attracted top-tier, world famous talent across music, sports and entertainment to its shared vision, including Grammy-nominated hip-hop artists Swae Lee and Ozuna, BMX legend Nigel Sylvester, 14-year-old female Olympic skateboarding phenom Minna Stess, and professional athletes such as NFL stars Kyle Van Noy and Adrian Colbert of the New England Patriots. Sitting at the intersection of gaming and culture, XSET's robust merchandise offerings are some of the most sought-after in the industry, featuring high-profile collaborations and exclusive pieces fans can't find anywhere else. XSET is defining what it means to be cultural leaders in the space for future generations to come. For more information visit XSET.com #reptheset
About Tee Grizzley
Tee Grizzley is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. Most fans were introduced to Tee Grizzley via his breakthrough hit, "First Day Out." "First Day Out'' is layered with references that only people from Grizzley's walk of life could understand. Grizzley depicts his struggles with the legal system, being a disenfranchised youth with a fractured homelife, and his tenacity through the song. Grizzley followed the success of the 3-time platinum record by releasing his debut mixtape, My Moment. Following My Moment, he joined forces with one of the founding fathers of the Drill movement, Lil Durk. This bond resulted in their Bloodas joint mixtape. Tee Grizzley has been able to forge working relationships with some of the game's elite—including Jeezy, A-Boogie, Chris Brown, Jay Rock, and others. In 2017, Tee joined forces with Lil Yatchy to craft the track, "From the D to the A," which set the table for Grizzley's debut album, Activated in 2018. This project featured Lil Pump, Chris Brown, Moneybagg Yo, Jeezy, Lil Durk, and others and had a top 10 finish in the Billboard 200. In 2019, Timbaland, decided to step into the kitchen with Grizzley and feed him some of his legendary production. That steady diet resulted in 2019's Scriptures album. In 2020, Tee Grizzley released his latest mixtape The Smartest and his latest album Built for Whatever came out in 2021. The 19 track-record includes guest appearances from artists such as the late King Von and Young Dolph, as well as Lil Durk, YNW Melly, Quavo, G Herbo, and Big Sean.
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2.5-Megawatt solar facility to provide discounted electricity for over 800 income-qualified customers
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable America is pleased to announce the first phase of its West Tambo Clean Power solar project was selected by the City of San José to provide clean electricity for San José Clean Energy's (SJCE) Solar Access program. The 2.5-megawatt (DC) facility in Merced County will provide carbon-free electricity over the course of a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SJCE. The project is expected to come online in April 2023.
"Thanks to San José Clean Energy, local solar power projects such as those under development by Renewable America will directly benefit residents in disadvantaged communities. Through the Solar Access program and Renewable America's collaboration with SJCE, residents can opt into renewable energy even if they cannot put solar panels on a rooftop," said Renewable America CEO, Ardi Arian.
Despite the growth of renewable energy across the United States, many utility customers remain unable to access benefits because they do not have the means to install solar. SJCE launched its Solar Access program in fall 2021 to connect these customers with off-site solar energy at a 20 percent discount on electric generation and delivery charges. Eligible SJCE customers are those that meet certain income qualifications and live in a disadvantaged community designated by the state. These areas are disproportionately impacted by environmental and socioeconomic burdens such as poverty, air pollution, or other environmental factors which contribute to asthma.
"SJCE is thrilled that local companies like Renewable America are developing solar energy resources for residents who need it most," said Lori Mitchell, Director of San José's Community Energy Department, which operates SJCE. "Our transition to a clean energy future can only be considered successful if it includes customers from all socioeconomic backgrounds."
The Renewable America team is leading project development, financing, construction, and ongoing operation of the solar energy facility. This development process focuses on minimizing any environmental damage while producing low-cost renewable energy. For example, the project is planned to include the integration of pollinator-friendly vegetation to benefit the surrounding ecosystem. Furthermore, the project investment is aimed at improving public health, quality of life, and economic opportunity for local residents – including those from disadvantaged communities. At the same time, energy production will offset the need for carbon-based electricity, reducing pollution that causes climate change.
The West Tambo Clean Power project that will serve SJCE is a part of Renewable America's pipeline of 255 megawatts of solar energy capacity and 590 megawatt-hours of energy storage. The company works closely with multiple Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) like Marin Clean Energy, Redwood Coast Energy Authority, and others across California to provide local, affordable renewable energy.
"We are thrilled to partner with CCAs across California to make clean energy affordable and accessible for their members," said Arian. "We applaud the City of San José for their leadership in this sustainable initiative."
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, the West Tambo Clean Power project will offset over 3,750 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. This is equivalent to taking more than 700 vehicles off the road for a year.
Renewable America is dedicated to advancing critical community resiliency through optimally-sized solar and storage projects and serving communities across California, with over 255 megawatts (MW) of solar and 590 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage projects under development. Its projects are strategically located to provide maximum benefits to the region, while also meeting the community's demand needs. Renewable America's extensive services include land acquisition, project engineering, interconnection feasibility, PPA origination, financing, and construction management. For more information, visit the website at www.renewam.com.
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Florida team hauls in 18-foot, 215-pound Burmese python
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — A team of biologists recently hauled in the heaviest Burmese python ever captured in Florida, officials said.
The female python weighed in at 215 pounds (98 kilograms), was nearly 18 feet long (5 meters) and had 122 developing eggs, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida said in a news release.
The team used radio transmitters transplanted in male “scout” snakes to study python movements, breeding behaviors and habitat use, said Ian Bartoszek, wildlife biologist and environmental science project manager for the conservancy’s program.
“How do you find the needle in the haystack? You could use a magnet, and in a similar way our male scout snakes are attracted to the biggest females around,” Bartoszek said.
The team used a scout snake named Dionysus — or Dion for short — in an area of the western Everglades.
“We knew he was there for a reason, and the team found him with the largest female we have seen to date.”
Biologist Ian Easterling and intern Kyle Findley helped capture the female snake and haul it through the woods to the field truck.
A necropsy also found hoof cores in the snake’s digest system, meaning that an adult white-tailed deer was its last meal.
National Geographic documented the discovery, highlighting the continued impact of the invasive pythons, which are known for rapid reproduction and depletion of surrounding native wildlife.
Bartoszek said removal of female pythons plays a critical role in disrupting the breeding cycle.
“This is the wildlife issue of our time for southern Florida,” he said.
Since the conservancy’s python program began in 2013, they’ve removed over 1,000 pythons from approximately 100 square miles (25,900 hectares) in southwest Florida.
Over that stretch, necropsies have found dozens of white-tailed deer inside Burmese pythons. Data researchers at the University of Florida have documented 24 species of mammals, 47 species of birds and 2 reptile species from pythons’ stomachs.
Prior to the recent discovery, the largest female removed through the conservancy’s program weighed 185 pounds (84 kilograms) and was the heaviest python captured at the time in Florida, officials said.
The state’s python removal program runs for two weeks in August. Participants compete for prizes, including $2,500 for capturing the most pythons.
Last year’s challenge involved more than 600 people from 25 states.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) today announced guidance for its third quarter ending October 1, 2022. Nucor expects third quarter earnings to be in the range of $6.30 to $6.40 per diluted share. Nucor reported net earnings of $9.67 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2022 and $7.28 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2021.
We expect the steel mills segment earnings to be considerably lower in the third quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2022, due to metal margin contraction and reduced shipping volumes particularly at our sheet and plate mills. The steel products segment is expected to have another strong quarter in the third quarter of 2022, with earnings roughly in-line with the second quarter of 2022. Raw materials segment earnings are expected to be similar to the second quarter of 2022. We continue to believe that 2022 will be the most profitable year in Nucor's history.
During the third quarter, Nucor has repurchased 5.3 million shares at an average price of $122.24 per share (17.5 million shares year-to-date at an average price of $134.99 per share). Nucor has returned more than $2.7 billion to stockholders in the form of share repurchases and dividend payments year-to-date.
Nucor and its affiliates are manufacturers of steel and steel products, with operating facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Products produced include: carbon and alloy steel -- in bars, beams, sheet and plate; hollow structural section tubing; electrical conduit; steel racking; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; precision castings; steel fasteners; metal building systems; insulated metal panels; overhead doors; steel grating; and wire and wire mesh. Nucor, through The David J. Joseph Company, also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron and hot briquetted iron / direct reduced iron; supplies ferro-alloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap. Nucor is North America's largest recycler.
Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties which we expect will or may occur in the future and may impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. The words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "intend," "project," "may," "will," "should," "could" and similar expressions are intended to identify those forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's best judgment based on current information, and, although we base these statements on circumstances that we believe to be reasonable when made, there can be no assurance that future events will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking information. As such, the forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may vary materially from the projected results and expectations discussed in this news release. Factors that might cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) competitive pressure on sales and pricing, including pressure from imports and substitute materials; (2) U.S. and foreign trade policies affecting steel imports or exports; (3) the sensitivity of the results of our operations to prevailing market steel prices and changes in the supply and cost of raw materials, including pig iron, iron ore and scrap steel; (4) the availability and cost of electricity and natural gas, which could negatively affect our cost of steel production or result in a delay or cancellation of existing or future drilling within our natural gas drilling programs; (5) critical equipment failures and business interruptions; (6) market demand for steel products, which, in the case of many of our products, is driven by the level of nonresidential construction activity in the United States; (7) impairment in the recorded value of inventory, equity investments, fixed assets, goodwill or other long-lived assets; (8) uncertainties surrounding the global economy, including excess world capacity for steel production, inflation and interest rate changes; (9) fluctuations in currency conversion rates; (10) significant changes in laws or government regulations affecting environmental compliance, including legislation and regulations that result in greater regulation of greenhouse gas emissions that could increase our energy costs, capital expenditures and operating costs or cause one or more of our permits to be revoked or make it more difficult to obtain permit modifications; (11) the cyclical nature of the steel industry; (12) capital investments and their impact on our performance; (13) our safety performance; and (14) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and any variants of the virus. These and other factors are discussed in Nucor's regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of Nucor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of this date, and Nucor does not assume any obligation to update them, except as may be required by applicable law.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR) will announce its financial results for the second quarter 2022 on Thursday, August 4, 2022, after the close of U.S.-based financial markets. Howard Robin, President and Chief Executive Officer, will host a conference call to review the results beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time/2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
The press release and live audio-only webcast of the conference call can be accessed through a link that is posted on the Home Page and Investors section of the Nektar website: http://ir.nektar.com/. The web broadcast of the conference call will be available for replay through September 4, 2022.
To access the conference call, follow these instructions:
Dial: (833) 634-2591 (U.S); (412) 317-6040 (international)
About Nektar Therapeutics
Nektar Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company with a robust, wholly owned R&D pipeline of investigational medicines in oncology, immunology, and inflammatory diseases as well as a portfolio of approved partnered medicines. Nektar is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional operations in Huntsville, Alabama. Further information about the company and its drug development programs and capabilities may be found online at http://www.nektar.com.
Contacts:
For Investors:
Vivian Wu of Nektar Therapeutics
628-895-0661
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New Research from Plex Reveals that Americans Need Help Managing Their Long and Arduous Watchlists
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of streaming options today are seemingly endless, and Americans' watchlists are growing longer as many continue to discover must-watch content. New research conducted by OnePoll* on behalf of Plex, the free global streaming media platform, reveals that the average American has 13 TV shows and 16 movies on their watchlist to get through — averaging a total of 104 hours — which is enough content to last two whole flights around the world.
The study of 2,000 Americans found that 68% keep a TV show and movie watchlist so lengthy, it's "nearly impossible" for them to get through. While over 7 in 10 (73%) keep a list of shows and films they plan to watch, more than half (58%) said they struggle to keep track of everything they want to watch.
The research also revealed:
- Discovering content to watch is a challenge: Half of Americans said it's a struggle to find what streaming platform content is available on, averaging 30 minutes of flipping through four different streaming services before deciding on what to watch.
- Getting through a watchlist is not easy: Of the 42% of Americans who haven't made it through their watchlist, the biggest obstacles preventing them from completing the list are that it's consistently getting longer (43%), it's already too long (29%) or it's overwhelming (25%).
- New, buzzy TV serials are the most popular for watchlists: Stranger Things topped Americans' watchlists as the TV show they'd most like to watch, followed by Game of Thrones (21%) The Walking Dead (21%), Breaking Bad (19%) and Squid Game (19%).
- Preferred TV show genre varies by generation: While Millennials are nearly twice (45%) as likely than Gen Z (26%) to have true crime shows on their watchlists, sitcoms are most popular on Zoomers' lists (38%). Meanwhile, Gen X and baby boomers both prefer full-hour procedurals (50% and 58%, respectively).
- Men and women prefer different watchlist formats: Nearly half (46%) of women simply try to remember what they want to watch, and the same number of men (46%) keep a note on their phones for their watchlists.
"With new content constantly being released to streaming services, it can be difficult to keep track of it all," said Jason Williams, Product Director at Plex. "With Plex Universal Watchlist, consumers can easily stay updated on their favorite movies and shows across all major streaming platforms, even as their favorite content moves or becomes available on other services. Our goal is to make the streaming experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible."
Earlier this year, Plex launched with two new features, Discover and Universal Watchlist, to alleviate many of the pain points that plague consumers subscribed to multiple streaming services by making it easy to stay on top of your favorite movies and shows. With Discover, simply search for a title to find where it is streaming. If it's available on a streaming service you have, you can launch it directly from Plex, eliminating time wasted switching from app to app. Users can also easily add any titles to one Universal Watchlist on the Plex app, regardless of where the content is available, making it easier to remember what you want to watch across streaming apps and networks.
Simply having a list of shows and movies does not cut it for most Americans with 58% reporting that maintaining an organized watchlist is a "must" to ensure they can cross off content from their list. While two-thirds (65%) prefer watching content from their list before defaulting to something else, over half (56%) turn off the TV and find something else to do if they can't find something to watch, and 55% opt for re-watching a show or movie.
To start discovering content and building your Universal Watchlist, open the Plex app on your favorite platform or visit https://www.plex.tv for more information.
*Survey of 2,000 Americans commissioned by Plex and conducted by OnePoll, July 2022
About Plex
Available in over 180 countries, Plex is solving the streaming media chaos making it quick and easy to find and play any movie or TV show being streamed online, acting as one window into ALL streaming services, including those you subscribe to. It's also the first, and only, streaming platform to offer access to free entertainment - including over 50,000 free titles, movies, and TV shows on-demand, as well as hundreds of free-to-stream live TV channels. Plex has partnered with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including A+E, AMC, Crackle, Crown Media Family Networks, Lionsgate, Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), Paramount, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sony Pictures Television. Plex is also the only streaming service that lets users integrate their own personal media collections with a continuously growing library of free third-party entertainment spanning virtually all genres, interests, and languages. The company is independently owned, backed by Intercap and Kleiner Perkins. For more visit https://plex.tv, follow @plex on Twitter, or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
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MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomahawk Robotics is thrilled to announce the award of the Autonomy and Robotics Enhanced Multi-Domain Infantry Squad (ARTEMIS) program through the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL). The $6.5M award spans activities and deliveries scheduled from 2022 through 2024.
The ARTEMIS program builds on capabilities delivered under Tomahawk Robotics' existing Radio Agile Integrated Device (RAID) contract with MCWL. With the ARTEMIS contract, Tomahawk Robotics will integrate six additional unmanned systems and several ground radios used by the US Marine Corps into the Kinesis Ecosystem. These unmanned systems include both ground and airborne platforms in use by US Marine Corps Infantry Units.
Brad Truesdell, Tomahawk Robotics' CEO said "This is another major step forward in our work to deliver AI-enabled universal robotic command and control for our men and women in uniform. Through this program, we will deliver products providing for the safe, efficient, and intuitive control of robotic systems by the US Marine Corps."
The ARTEMIS program leverages previous DoD investments to provide a fully integrated common control and communications solution for both air and ground unmanned systems. It will enable universal robotic control of legacy Program of Record (PoR) systems as well as next-generation unmanned systems, sensors, and payloads for dismounted Marine Corps units. Universal robotic control technologies provide infantry units with significant improvements in situational awareness, mission success, and lethality to meet the challenges of tomorrow's battlefield.
Tomahawk Robotics is proud to support the Marine Corps and the US DoD through this work.
Tomahawk Robotics is the leading innovator of common control solutions that transform how humans and unmanned systems work together to make the world more safe and secure. Our products and technology safeguard users working under the most extreme and stressful conditions. Designed from the ground up with the user in mind, Kinesis is the only multi-domain, cross-architecture, AI-enabled control system that unlocks intuitive interaction with remote environments from across the room or around the world.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) today announced Doug Lawler is being promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer.
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Doug joined Continental in February as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President following three decades in the oil and gas industry.
"Since joining Continental in February, Doug has provided strong complementary leadership and is making a stellar impact on our already strong operations. Doug exemplifies our 'culture of the possible' daily with his positive, can-do approach that is among the best in the business. His extensive industry experience and capabilities will continue to play a key role in the success of our company," said Bill Berry, Chief Executive Officer.
"Doug has seamlessly fit in with our culture and has demonstrated a strong support for the development of our team. He has a breadth of knowledge in all of our basins and is an exceptional leader in the way that he builds relationships and teams," said Harold Hamm, founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
"It's an honor to step into this role for such an incredible company, with a 55-year track record of industry leadership, innovation, and success. I am excited for the future of Continental and grateful to work with our talented employees and leadership team," said Lawler.
About Continental Resources
Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) is among the top independent oil and natural gas companies in the nation, with premier assets in four world class basins. Continental is the largest leaseholder and producer in the Bakken play of North Dakota and Montana. The Company is also the largest leaseholder and producer in Oklahoma, with significant positions in the SCOOP and STACK plays of the Anadarko Basin, and it is the second largest leaseholder in the Powder River Basin, and tenth largest in the Permian Basin.
With a focus on the exploration and production of oil, Continental has unlocked the technology and resources vital to American energy independence and our nation's leadership in the new world oil market. In 2022, the Company will celebrate 55 years of operations. For more information, please visit www.CLR.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to be able to help people who have sleeping problems," said an inventor from Laguna Niguel, Calif., "so I invented the AcuRhythm Natural Sleeping Aid. My design could offer a 100% natural, long-term solution for those who have sleeping problems. It does not require any medication or electronic devices."
The patent-pending invention allows individuals to fall asleep faster with uninterrupted sleep and experience a deep, enhanced slumber which could result in improved health. It also may eliminate disruptive thoughts that keep individuals from sleeping such as worries, tomorrow's to-do list, a replay of a conversation, etc. According to the inventor, it would provide 100% natural acupressure without risk of side effects and expenses, medical or herbal. The practical and convenient invention features a more affordable, effective, and longer lasting alternative to other sleep products. Additionally, it is easy to position and use and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OCC-1621, 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 Yorkers positioned to have healthier future
AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the state budget into law, it secured improved health care access for residents in the state. New York joins 24 other states, the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories in adopting Full Practice Authority (FPA) legislation. The legislative action enables nurse practitioners (NPs) to provide the full scope of services they are educated and clinically trained to provide. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) commends Gov. Hochul and the New York Legislature for modernizing nursing licensure law and positioning New York for a healthier future.
"New York has taken a critical step forward in our country, increasing access to vital health care services. New Yorkers will now have full and direct access to the comprehensive care NPs provide," said April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president of AANP. "Over the past two years, New York has waived unnecessary and outdated laws limiting access to health care. AANP applauds the state legislature and Gov. Hochul for recognizing that these provisions need to continue. These changes will help New York attract and retain nurse practitioners and provide New Yorkers better access to quality care," said Kapu.
FPA is the authorization of NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; initiate and manage treatments; and prescribe medications, all under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing. This framework eliminates unnecessary, outdated regulatory barriers that prevent patients from accessing these vital care services directly from NPs. Leading health policy experts like the National Academy of Medicine have long recommended that states adopt such legislation to improve health care access and outcomes.
"As the 25th state with Full Practice Authority, New York joins an expanding list of states acting to retire outdated laws that have needlessly constrained their health care workforce and limited patient access to care," said Jon Fanning, MS, CAE, CNED, chief executive officer of AANP. "This is a no-cost, no-delay solution to strengthening health care for the nation. Decades of research show that states with Full Practice Authority are better positioned to improve access to care, grow their workforce and address health care disparities, while delivering quality health outcomes for patients. We look forward to more states following suit."
NPs deliver high-quality health care in more than 1 billion patient visits each year. As of April 2022, there are more than 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. providing care in communities of all sizes across the nation. Recently, U.S. News and World Report ranked the NP role first on its 2022 Best Health Care Jobs list.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. It represents the interests of the more than 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. AANP provides legislative leadership at the local, state and national levels, advancing health policy; promoting excellence in practice, education and research; and establishing standards that best serve NPs' patients and other health care consumers. To locate an NP in your community, visit npfinder.com. For more information about NPs, visit aanp.org.
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ATLANTA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR), the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced that Harsha Panyadahundi has been named chief technology officer. As the latest strategic hire to further the company's goals to accelerate growth and create greater value for customers and shareholders, Harsha brings a purpose- and results-driven approach to his new role overseeing all engineering and technology development and operations across Sharecare.
"Sharecare remains focused on execution, growth, and innovation to drive increased penetration of the multi-billion-dollar market opportunity ahead of us, and Harsha's skills and experience as a technology leader not only match what is required to accomplish these goals but also make him an excellent fit within the culture of collaboration and dynamic integration we have fostered," said Jeff Arnold, chairman and CEO of Sharecare. "As we embark on this next phase of our company's mission to deliver people, everywhere, all their health in one place through AI- and API-driven technology and data mesh architecture, I am confident that Harsha's leadership will fuel Sharecare's growth and meet the evolving needs of our payor, employer, provider, and life sciences customers and shareholders."
Harsha joins Sharecare from Wolters Kluwer, where he led technology for its Health, Governance Risk and Compliance, and Global Growth Markets divisions, representing half of the company's nearly $5 billion in annual revenue. He also served in senior positions at large payor and provider organizations including Anthem (now Elevance Health), Mt. Sinai Health System, and Aetna.
With more than 25 years of experience working at the intersection of healthcare and IT, Harsha is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of driving organizational and technological innovation, and architecting new business solutions that leverage flexible software development, decrease operational expenses, and promote company growth. His commitment to fostering innovation, positivity, and inclusiveness has yielded a unique ability to lead, motivate, and unify teams across an organization's administrative, operational, clinical, business, and technological needs, with a focus on how these critical elements and contributors work together to drive change.
"I have always believed in the positive impact that technology can have on people's lives and deeply admired the companies that share both a vision for the future and the passion and focus to deliver on it," said Harsha Panyadahundi, chief technology officer at Sharecare. "Sharecare embodies that spirit like few others in healthcare and I'm thrilled to join the company at this incredibly exciting juncture in its history, work alongside its exceptional leaders, and, most of all, empower the incredibly talented developers, engineers, data scientists, and operators that comprise Sharecare's technology team – today and in the future – to fulfill our mission, every day."
Harsha graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, with a bachelor's degree and master's degree in biochemical engineering and biotechnology, and also holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management.
About Sharecare
Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNA).
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According to a filed complaint, CareDx, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuse Integration, an innovative federal defense communications, networking and computing solutions provider, today announced it conducted a successful live-flight demonstration of its Tactical Edge Networking capability in support of the U.S. Marine Corps' I Marine Expeditionary Force and the U.S. Navy's Third Fleet. The joint multi-domain exercise enabled the interconnecting of multiple distributed nodes and command posts replicating expeditionary advanced base operations.
Throughout the day-long exercise at Camp Pendleton in California, Fuse provided networked text, voice communications and live video across the distributed network to the I MEF and Third Fleet. The company demonstrated resilient, multi-domain networking in a notional, SATCOM-denied environment; low probability of intercept/low probability of detection discovery for Bandwidth Efficient Common Data Link over out-of-band control planes; directional mesh networking; and multi-link crossbanding.
In support of the exercise, Fuse utilized three of its key products: Tactical Technologies Toolset, a remote network monitoring and management solution for multi-domain operations; CORE®, a flexible and small, weight and power networking solution that connects aircraft, ground vehicles and ships with ground operations across secure and unclassified networks; and the DARE Airborne Networking Gateway, which extends network connectivity for airborne and ground-based warfighters in a wing-mounted pod airframe.
"Our nation's warfighters require reliable, secured communications across multiple domains to outpace the adversary's decision-making," said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse. "Our team has developed the capability to enhance shared awareness between distributed, expeditionary nodes and accelerate the sensor-shooter cycle. We're grateful for the opportunity to support our Navy-Marine Corps team and look forward to supporting future joint exercises with our proven technologies."
The Fuse TEN architecture is designed to enable joint all-domain command and control, facilitating rapid prototyping with joint networks and "speed to fleet" deployment across multi-domain – air, ground, maritime – platforms.
Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company's virtualized network systems, tactical edge virtual network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Founded in 2010, Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com
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More than half of men go to the doctor only when they feel sick or have an accident
COLUMBUS, Ga., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Men aren't paying enough attention to their personal health care and they're particularly tight lipped when it comes to mental health, according to the newly released Aflac Men's Health Survey. The study of 1,000 U.S. men reveals fewer than half, 47%, had an annual checkup or wellness visit either virtually or in person in the past 12 months. Additionally, just 37% had a routine dental exam and only 29% had a routine eye exam in the past year. At the same time, 1 in 4 men admitted they've never talked to anybody about their mental health and well-being despite 72% of respondents stating they experienced some type of mental or behavior health concern in the past 12 months alone.
"The last two years have been incredibly challenging, and many people delayed doctor's visits and procedures due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, even now as pandemic conditions have eased, this study shows that many men are still avoiding health care and need a wake-up call about their health priorities," said Aflac Senior Vice President of Distribution Expansion and Consumer Markets Jeramy Tipton. "Many men press snooze on important opportunities to proactively screen for and avert illnesses, which could help prevent more serious and costly health issues in the future."
According to respondents, the majority of men are experiencing mental or behavioral health concerns, yet many sidestep conversations about these important health issues. Anxiety, trouble sleeping and depression were most commonly reported in the study, and 49% of men said these concerns affect their productivity at home or work. Additional key findings:
Generation gap
A full 79% of Gen Z and millennial men reported having a mental or behavioral health concern within the past year, compared to 57% and 68% among Gen X and baby boomers. Gen Z and millennials were also more likely to report that mental health affected their productivity at home and work.
Concern about costs
Men from the study who said they worry about finances were more likely to experience a behavioral or mental health concern, 78% compared to 56% who were not that worried or not worried at all about finances. Additionally, roughly two out of five men, 38%, postponed or avoided going to a doctor or filling a prescription because of the medical costs — even higher among millennials, 49%. Still more, 26%, feel they don't have enough insurance to cover all of their medical needs.
"Even with health insurance, there are out-of-pocket costs that many people aren't able to pay," explained Tipton. "Aflac is meeting today's rapidly changing benefit needs with flexible coverage that helps take care of expenses health insurance doesn't cover. Insured individuals can use their benefits to help with medical co-pays, deductibles and prescriptions or everyday living expenses like rent, utilities or child care. We make wellness benefits, telemedicine and more available as value-added services to encourage individuals to take advantage of annual checkups."
Procrastination sounds better than discussing final expenses like funeral costs
Final expense planning was also a touchy issue for many men, according to the study. Most of the men surveyed, between 59% and 68%, admitted they'd rather clean out their garage, mow the grass, finish a honey-do list or take out the trash than talk about final expenses with their loved ones. One-third also admitted they don't know how they'll pay for final expenses, such as funeral costs, should anything happen to themselves or an immediate family member. Similar to mental health concerns, one-fifth of men reported never discussing final expenses with anybody.
Access to health care
Access to quality health care is also a concern. Millennials were more likely to state they believe this is often determined by one's race, 38% compared to roughly 28% among other age groups. Millennials also believe that access to quality health care is often determined by one's gender, 32% compared to 8% and 23% among baby boomers and Gen X respectively.
Men want help, but require more motivation
Men expressed strong interest in tools or additional benefits coverage to support their mental health and wellness: 62% would be interested in using some form of help or coverage to support their mental health and wellness that they do not currently use or have available, including access to a doctor, psychologist or counselor online, mental health care insurance and screenings, and apps to track mood and set health reminders. Men also called out the women in their life, wife or girlfriend, and mother as the most notable influences motivating them to see a doctor besides themselves.
"While it may be something they'd rather delay, having these very important mental health and financial planning conversations could make a world of difference for improved well-being, productivity and financial security for men and their families. Taking a look at your benefits and supplemental insurance that includes mental health care and financial planning resources is a really good first step," Tipton said.
About the study
The Men's Health Study was conducted online in May 2022 by Kantar Profiles on behalf of Aflac and included a nationally representative sample of 1,001 men ages 18-65. Definitions of the age generations used in the survey: Gen Z — 18 to 24 years; millennials — 25 to 40 years; Gen X — 41 to 56 years; baby boomers — 57 to 65 years.
For more information about this survey please visit: aflac.com/menshealth.
ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the U.S., Aflac is the number one provider supplemental health insurance products1. Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. In 2021, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year. Also in 2021, the company was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). In 2022, Aflac Incorporated was included on Fortune's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 21st time and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."
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-- Gannex is expected to complete the Phase II trial in 100 patients by the end of 2022.
-- Gannex intends to soon start a Phase III trial in China, the U.S. and European Union after the completion of the Phase II study in China.
-- An epidemiology study in China in 2010 showed that there were approximately 656,000 PBC patients in China including 440,000 in females over age 40. An epidemiology study in the U.S. indicated that there were approximately 120,000 PBC patients in the U.S. in 2014.
SHANGHAI, April 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gannex Pharma Co., Ltd. ("Gannex"), a wholly owned company of Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX:1672) announces today the first patient dosed in the Phase II clinical trial of ASC42 to treat patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
The Phase II study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05190523) consists of three ASC42 active treatment arms (5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg) and one placebo control arm at the ratio of 1:1:1:1 and is expected to enroll a total of 100 patients who have an inadequate response to or are unable to tolerate Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). The treatment duration is 12 weeks and the study is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
The protocol of Phase III clinical trial in 210 PBC patients was approved in November 2021 by China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). After the completion of the Phase II clinical trial, Gannex will soon initiate the Phase III trial after the communications with China NMPA in terms of drug registration related matters such as Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) and toxicology studies.
ASC42 is an in-house developed, novel non-steroidal, selective, potent Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist with best-in-class potential and global intellectual property. The data from the U.S. Phase I trial of ASC42 indicated there was no pruritus observed during 14-day treatment of the once-daily human therapeutic dose of 15 mg and FXR target engagement biomarker Fibroblast Growth Factor 19 (FGF19) increased 1,780% on Day 14 of treatment with 15 mg dose. Furthermore, mean low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) values remained within the normal range during 14-day, once daily treatment with 15 mg.
UDCA is the only drug which is approved in China for PBC and approximately 40% of PBC patients have an inadequate response to or are unable to tolerate UDCA[1]. Obeticholic Acid (OCA), which is not approved in China, is the only approved medicine in the U.S. for PBC patients who have an inadequate response to or are unable to tolerate UDCA. However, there are significantly increased pruritus rates and LDL-C levels in patients with OCA treatment. Absence of pruritus and mean LDL-C values within the normal range at the therapeutic dose makes ASC42 a potential best-in-class PBC drug candidate. Gannex intends to soon start a Phase III trial in China, the U.S. and European Union after the completion of the Phase II study in China.
An epidemiology study in China in 2010 showed that there were approximately 656,000 PBC patients in China including 440,000 in females over age 40[2]. An epidemiology study in the U.S. indicated that there were approximately 120,000 PBC patients in the U.S. in 2014[3].
Dr. Jinzi J. Wu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ascletis said, "We are excited ASC42 Phase II trial for PBC is on track. Once again, it demonstrated the execution excellence of our clinical team. We are working very hard to transform ourselves into a global R&D leader in hepatobiliary diseases."
[1] Lindor K D, Bowlus C L, Boyer J, et al. Primary Biliary Cholangitis: 2018 Practice Guidance from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases [J]. Hepatology 2019, 69(1): 394-419. DOI: 10.1002/hep.30145.
[2] Chinese Rheumatology Association (中华医学会风湿病学分会), "Recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of primary biliary cholangitis in China (2021)"(原发性胆汁性胆管炎诊疗规范(2021)) [J]. Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi. (中华内科杂志), 2021, 60(8): 709-15. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112138-20210520-00360.
[3] Lu M, Zhou Y, Haller I V, et al. Increasing Prevalence of Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Reduced Mortality With Treatment [J]. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018, 16(8): 1342-50 e1. DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2017.12.033.
About Ascletis
Ascletis is an innovative R&D driven biotech listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1672.HK), a global platform covering the entire value chain from discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization. Ascletis is committed to developing and commercializing innovative drugs in the areas of viral diseases, NASH/PBC, and cancer (oral cancer metabolic checkpoint and immune checkpoint inhibitors) to address unmet medical needs both in China and globally. Led by a management team with deep expertise and a proven track record, Ascletis targets those therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs from a global perspective, and efficiently advances the developments of pipelines with an aim of leading in global competition. To date, Ascletis has three marketed products and 20 robust R&D pipelines of drug candidates with global competitiveness, and is actively exploring new therapeutic areas.
1. Viral Diseases: (1) Hepatitis B Virus (functional cure): focus on breakthrough therapies for CHB functional cure with a subcutaneously-injected PD-L1 antibody – ASC22 and Pegasys® as cornerstone drugs. (2) COVID-19 pipeline: currently includes (i) ritonavir oral tablet (100 mg), an authorized product, (ii) ASC10, an oral RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) inhibitor and (iii) ASC11, an oral 3-chymotrypsin like protease (3CLpro) inhibitor. (3) HIV/AIDS: ASC22, an immune therapy to restore HIV-specific immune responses and eventually lead to a functional cure of HIV-infected patients. (4) Hepatitis C: successfully launched an all-oral regimen of combining ASCLEVIR® and GANOVO® (RDV/DNV regimen).
2. Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis/Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Gannex, a wholly-owned company of Ascletis, is dedicated to the R&D and commercialization of new drugs in the field of NASH. Gannex has three clinical stage drug candidates against three different targets – FASN, THRβ and FXR, three fixed-dose combinations for NASH and one PBC program targeting FXR.
3. Cancer (oral cancer metabolic checkpoint and immune checkpoint inhibitors): a pipeline of oral inhibitors targeting FASN, which plays a key role in cancer lipid metabolism, and a pipeline of oral PD-L1 small molecule next generation immune checkpoint inhibitors.
4. Exploratory Indications: Acne: Following NASH and recurrent GBM, the third indication for ASC40 has been approved to enter Phase 2 clinical trial. For more information, please visit www.ascletis.com.
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Today is the 218th day of 2022 and the 47th day of summer.
TODAY'S HISTORY:
Today is the 218th day of 2022 and the 47th day of summer.
TODAY'S HISTORY:
-- In 1787, the "Great Debate" over the future of the U.S. Constitution began at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
-- In 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
-- In 1945, the U.S. B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped the "Little Boy" atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.
-- In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, which outlawed some voting qualifications thought to disenfranchise black voters.
-- In 2012, NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), poet; Alexander Fleming (1881-1955), biologist/pharmacologist; Lucille Ball (1911-1989), actress/comedian; Robert Mitchum (1917-1997), actor; Andy Warhol (1928-1987), artist/filmmaker; Michelle Yeoh (1962- ), actress; David Robinson (1965- ), basketball player; Mike Greenberg (1967- ), sportscaster; M. Night Shyamalan (1970- ), filmmaker; Vera Farmiga (1973- ), actress; Max Kellerman (1973- ), sportscaster.
TODAY'S FACT: In 1991, CERN computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee published the first website and webpage, which offered information about the World Wide Web project.
TODAY'S SPORTS: In 1963, Philadelphia's NBA team changed its name from the Nationals to the 76ers.
TODAY'S QUOTE: "I am a part of all that I have met." -- Alfred, Lord Tennyson
TODAY'S NUMBER: 4,862 -- ring count of Prometheus, a bristlecone pine tree cut down for research purposes on this day in 1964 by U.S. Forest Service personnel in eastern Nevada. Scientists believe the tree may have been more than 5,000 years old, making it the oldest non-clonal organism ever discovered.
TODAY'S MOON: Between first quarter moon (Aug. 5) and full moon (Aug. 11).
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Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, headed for a close pass by Bermuda on Monday after deluging parts of Florida and causing three deaths in Cuba.
Alex strengthened some over the Atlantic after becoming a tropical storm early Sunday when it moved over the Atlantic following its trek across Florida, where it left streets flooded and motorists stranded in some cities Saturday.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Alex has weakened and had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 kph) early Monday. Further weakening was expected Tuesday. It was centered about 140 miles (225 kilometers) northwest of Bermuda and moving to the east-northeast at a brisk 28 mph (44 kph). This motion is expected to continue until the storm is absorbed Tuesday.
The storm was expected to pass just north of Bermuda on Monday. A tropical storm warning was in effect on the island, where forecasters said it could drop 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50 mm) of rain from late Sunday into Monday.
Bermuda’s national security minister, Michael Weeks, said emergency services were monitoring the storm.
The storm system earlier killed three people in Cuba, damaged dozens of homes in Havana and knocked out electricity in some areas, authorities reported.
Parts of South Florida experienced road flooding from heavy rain and wind Saturday.
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said the storm tested the system of drainage pumps the city recently installed as climate change has increasingly made flooding an issue in the low-lying area.
“We moved the water off pretty quickly, but in some areas, obviously, it was really challenging,” Gelber said.
Alex partially emerged from the remnants of Hurricane Agatha, which made landfall on on Mexico’s southern Pacific Coast last week, killing at least nine people and leaving five missing as it moved over land.
The storm’s appearance was unusually early for t he Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began last Tuesday, but it is not unprecedented for Florida. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/tropical-storm-alex-heads-for-bermuda-area-with-wind-rain/ | 2022-06-07T02:47:42Z |
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