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Wound Healing & Gut Health Supplements Debut at Booth 1339 at NACDS Total Store Expo
BOSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Megalabs USA, a subsidiary of Megalabs Inc., that manufactures, markets and distributes pharmaceutical products and nutritional supplements throughout the Americas, has added two new products, Abintra and Glutapak R, to its North American portfolio. These additions join the brand's other science-based nutritional products, which include Enterex Diabetic, a nutritionally complete, high-protein shake specially formulate for for people with diabetes, and Prunelax, a popular lineup of laxative supplements.
Megalabs USA CEO Fabian Rivero said the portfolio expansion further supports the company's mission. "We are passionate about creating products that improve the lives of our customers," Rivero said. "These new products offer proven, evidence-based therapies, and I couldn't be prouder to bring them to our North American markets."
Abintra is Megalabs USA's nutritional supplement formulated to help heal wounds. Although it's an often-overlooked aspect of wound care, nutrition is a key factor for healing. Abintra features a unique combination of arginine, glutamine, high-quality protein, and antioxidant vitamins and minerals in a quick-dissolving powder. The formula works to promote tissue synthesis and wound healing from within.
Glutapak R is a probiotic glutamine supplement for gut health and intestinal healing. Glutapak R is currently the only therapeutic intestinal product on the market that both restores healthy microflora in the gut with a clinically proven probiotic and helps to repair intestinal damage with glutamine. Though the products have just launched, they are already seeing positive reviews, especially among healthcare providers.
"As physicians have long known, proper nutrition is a key aspect of wellness," Rivero said. "Products like Abintra and Glutapak R support optimal nutrition in cases when it matters most, which is why we've seen such a positive reception for them within the healthcare community."
Abintra and Glutapak R are available on Amazon.com. Glutapak R can also be found at Navarro and other local Miami pharmacies.
About Megalabs USA
Megalabs USA is a subsidiary of Megalabs, an international pharmaceutical company that manufactures, markets and distributes pharmaceutical products and nutritional supplements throughout the Americas, including the United States and Canada. It distributes over-the-counter products formulated with plant extracts known for their medicinal attributes, combining them with nutraceuticals, vitamins, and minerals to produce highly effective products for various wellness categories. Our mission is to develop and market effective over-the-counter medicines and nutraceuticals, preferably of natural origin, that improve the health and quality of our customers' lives. Company products are readily available in all markets in the Americas through subsidiaries and distributors that are highly committed to our brands, and active in multiple retail channels, including drug, food, mass, and e-commerce. Our vision has led us to build a successful multinational company with leading quality and effective products in the essential categories of over-the-counter medicines and nutraceuticals. And we have achieved this while complying with the exacting standards and procedures required for drug manufacturing to ensure the efficacy and safety of our products. Megalabs USA develops and provides effective, over-the-counter products and supplements that use natural ingredients to improve people's health and quality of life.
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RENO, Nev. , June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- aha!, powered by veteran ExpressJet Airlines, announces special half-price airfare for children with their Kids Fly 50% Off* program when booked this Father's Day weekend for travel June 20 – Sept. 30, 2022.
"The last thing that dad wants is six-to-ten hours of 'are we there yet?'," said Tim Sieber, head of ExpressJet's aha! business unit. "With the gift of affordable travel on a quick, nonstop flight, dad gets to enjoy the view out of the window instead of climbing prices at the gas pump."
Kids Fly 50% Off* launches ahead of the recently announced new aha! routes to Santa Rosa, Calif. service that begins on July 14, 2022 and Idaho Falls, Idaho service that begins on August 22, 2022. All aha! routes qualify for these special family-friendly fares. Kids must travel with an adult booked in the "Standard" fare class on the same itinerary.
For more information or to book a flight, visit www.flyaha.com or call the aha! contact center at 775-439-0888.
Kids Fly 50% Off*
*Based on availability. Bookings must be completed by June 20, 2022. Child must be designated as a 'CHILD' passenger at booking and must travel with at least one adult traveling on a standard 'Standard Fare'. Valid for children ages 2 - 15 years at the time of travel. Limit five (5) children per traveling adult per reservation. Not valid on previously purchased itineraries and not combinable with any other offers. Company reserves all rights including cancellation or modification of this promotion without prior notice.
About aha!
aha! is a leisure brand of ExpressJet Airlines. aha! seeks to provide travelers in smaller communities, many who have seen air service reduced over the past decade through airline mergers, with convenient, short, nonstop flights to high-quality destinations like the Reno-Lake Tahoe region. In addition to offering value-priced, nonstop flights, aha! will soon partner with resorts, casinos and attractions to "bundle" value-priced vacation packages. www.flyaha.com
About ExpressJet Airlines
ExpressJet Airlines operates Embraer ERJ145 regional jet aircraft and has more than 40 years of experience as a regional airline. ExpressJet operates its leisure brand aha!, which provides travelers in smaller communities with convenient, short, nonstop flights to high-quality destinations like the Reno-Lake Tahoe region. The company is expanding its service with specialty charter flights and additional future routes. ExpressJet is majority owned by KAir Enterprises with United Airlines holding a minority interest. www.expressjet.com
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Theme park death: Tennessee woman’s body found under chairlift
By Mary Alice Royse
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GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WSMV) — A woman died at Anakeesta on Thursday after jumping from a chairlift, according to Gatlinburg officials.
City officials told WVLT that the Gatlinburg Fire and Rescue Department responded to the theme park around 7:41 p.m. regarding an incident on the park’s chairlift.
Woman found dead under chairlift in Gatlinburg, Tenn.; witness says she fell When crews arrived, they found a woman on the ground under the chairlift. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to city officials.
“A tragic incident occurred [Thursday] evening. 911 was called immediately. Our hearts are with the family of the deceased,” Anakeesta Vice President of Marketing and Sale Michele Canney said in a statement.
On Friday, the Gatlinburg Police Department said it appeared the incident was a suicide after talking with witnesses who saw the woman jump from the chairlift. Police said identified the woman as 40-year-old Jessica Rhea Ford of La Vergne, TN.
The incident remains under investigation. The City of Gatlinburg released a statement about the incident on Friday. They said authorities took several ideas from witnesses that corroborated that the woman jumped from the chairlift.
Anakeesta also released a statement about the incident. They said they operated the chair lift long enough to allow guests on it to exit. They then shut it down in “an abundance of safety to investigate the incident.” They then used the transportation fleet to take guests to the exit at the mountaintop.
Theme park officials released the following statement following the event:
The chair lift was thoroughly inspected 60 days ago by an outside inspector, and was again reviewed by our lift team after the incident. From initial review of the incident, it appears the death was not related to the operation of the lift The lift was found to be in safe working order. The State of Tennessee inspected the lift Friday, July 29th and they have approved the reopening of the lift. The lift will resume normal operations with park opening on Saturday, July 30th.
We mourn this tragic loss of life. Our deepest sympathies are with the family. – Anakeesta theme park officials
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development said its chief elevator inspector would conduct a mechanical inspection of the aerial lift and review other aspects of its operations.
The department said it could take up to eight weeks for the unit to complete its investigation, saying it will not release any details to the public until the investigation is closed.
Anakeesta announced Friday morning that the chairlift was closed. However, the park said its Ridge Rambler trucks would be bringing people up to the park in the meantime.
According to state inspection reports, the Anakeesta lift was last inspected on April 21, 2022. The latest inspection report said everything complied with applicable codes, and previous inspection reports from the past two years reported no issues.
The state said Anakeesta’s lift operating permit expires on August 4, 2022, but a new license has been approved.
This incident remains under investigation by the Gatlinburg Police Department at this time and more information will be released as it is available.
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- Combines Kyndryl IT services expertise with strategy, business and technology consulting capabilities of EY US
- Helps clients navigate complex digital transformations from design, implementation to ongoing operations
- Assists in adapting to rapidly changing market needs by combining the strengths of two global organizations that can jointly address comprehensive digital solutions
LONDON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EY today announces an alliance between Kyndryl, the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), to support clients in achieving their digital transformation goals.
Many organizations are turning to digital transformation to become more effective and competitive. As they go through this journey, many face challenges related to complex IT environments and the inherent risks (e.g., cybersecurity, resiliency and IT asset management).
Recognizing this, the EY−Kyndryl Alliance provides an innovative approach and utilizes advanced technologies to help organizations transform and modernize their business. The alliance combines Kyndryl's cloud and core infrastructure services with the leading business and technology consulting capabilities of EY US in areas including cybersecurity, asset management and cloud infrastructure services.
Kyndryl is a leader in managed infrastructure and implementation services. They offer a comprehensive suite of mission-critical capabilities, while EY US is a leader in driving large-scale, complex client transformations and has deep industry experience as part of its business and technology consulting services. The combination of these complementary services will greatly assist clients on their transformation journeys while mitigating the risks of these highly complex initiatives.
Heather Ficarra, Kyndryl Alliance Leader, Ernst & Young LLP, says:
"As organizations execute on their digital transformation journeys, they face challenges in modernizing complex systems, business processes and controls. The EY−Kyndryl Alliance will help clients achieve their strategic transformation goals by providing compelling comprehensive solutions. The alliance leverages the deep domain experience of EY business and technology consulting with Kyndryl's technology transformation and support."
Greg Sarafin, EY Global Partner Ecosystem Leader, says:
"The combination of the leading business and technology consulting capabilities of EY US and the industry-leading IT infrastructure services of Kyndryl will be a powerful force in the market. The creation of innovative, joint services and solutions that address the strategy, transformation and ongoing operations will greatly benefit our mutual clients."
Stephen Leonard, Kyndryl Global Alliances & Partnerships Leader, says:
"Our alliance with EY US will help broaden the global reach and impact of Kyndryl's advanced IT infrastructure services to new customers across different industries and geographies that are seeking to modernize and transform their businesses. The combined experience and solutions that will stem from our strategic relationship with EY US will help companies overcome challenges, pursue new opportunities and derive more value from their IT environments."
For more information, visit ey.com/alliances.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients.
This news release reflects information from the date of initial publication and is not further updated.
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider. The company designs, builds, manages, and modernizes the complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day. Kyndryl's more than 90,000 employees serve over 4,000 customers in more than 60 countries around the world, including 75 percent of the Fortune 100. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com
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CHANDLER, Ariz., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primavera Online School, a tuition-free, public charter school that educates students in grades K-12 throughout Arizona, announced new merit-based college scholarship opportunities for its students. The scholarships, which will be awarded by StrongMind, will be based on students' grades and GPAs. StrongMind, which partners with schools to provide educational services and comprehensive digital curriculum that improves student success, will begin funding the scholarship opportunities during the 22-23 school year. The scholarships will afford Primavera Online students a chance to earn money for college, vocational school and certifications as they work toward an accredited high school diploma that is recognized by universities and colleges nationwide.
Primavera Online, which was founded in 2001, aims to ensure its students are prepared for next steps in life. With the new merit-based scholarship opportunities from StrongMind, Primavera Online students in grades 11-12 can start preparing for life after high school as they complete their rigorous, competitive online courses.
"At Primavera, we are so proud of our students and the hard work they put into their schoolwork every day," said Jason Tourville, Executive Director of Academics at Primavera Online. "So, it is with great excitement that we introduce this new opportunity that will reward student success."
To be eligible for the scholarship opportunities, students in grades 11-12 must be enrolled full-time at Primavera Online for at least two years and graduate from the school. Upon graduation, students may receive scholarship money based on the grades they have earned for their completed courses. After successfully graduating from Primavera Online High School, students could earn up to $2400, depending on their GPAs.
Families who are interested in Primavera Online School can now enroll their student(s) in grades K-12 for the 22-23 school year at PrimaveraOnline.com.
For More Information, Contact:
Cody Bendix
(480) 490-8414
Cody.Bendix@StrongMind.com
Primavera Online School is a tuition-free, public charter school providing Arizona students in grades K-12 with a rigorous, award-winning curriculum and personalized attention from highly qualified instructors. Primavera Online is Cognia accredited and NCAA-approved. Visit www.primaveraonline.com for more.
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Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller to be released
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home is scheduled to be released from prison next week, months after his murder conviction was overturned and he was resentenced on a lesser charge.
Mohamed Noor, 36, is scheduled to be released from custody Monday, 18 days shy of the fifth anniversary of the July 15, 2017, fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual U.S.-Australian citizen and yoga teacher who was engaged to be married.
Noor was initially convicted of third-degree murder and manslaughter, but last year the Minnesota Supreme Court tossed out his murder conviction and 12 1/2-year sentence, saying the murder charge didn’t apply to the circumstances of this case. He was resentenced to four years and nine months on the manslaughter charge.
In Minnesota, it’s presumed that a defendant with good behavior will serve two-thirds of a sentence in prison and the rest on supervised release, commonly known as parole. The DOC’s website says Noor will be on supervised release until Jan. 24, 2024.
Damond’s father, John Ruszczyk, said Friday that the family was disappointed that Noor’s third-degree murder conviction was overturned.
“His release after a trivial sentence shows great disrespect to the wishes of the jury who represented the communities of Minneapolis and their wish to make a statement about the communities’ expectations of police behavior and actions,” Ruszczyk wrote in response to emailed questions from The Associated Press.
Damond’s stepmother, Maryan Heffernan, said in a phone interview that the timing of Noor’s release — so close to the anniversary of Damond’s death — is painful.
“We’re very disappointed. But we’re not surprised. We’ve been watching events in Minneapolis from miles away and we’re still bewildered about the charge being dropped and we’re still bewildered about the culture of the Minneapolis Police Department,” Heffernan said, adding that she believes Noor was the product of a “very dysfunctional department.”
After his conviction, Noor began serving his time at Minnesota’s maximum-security prison in Oak Park Heights, but the Star Tribune reported he was transferred to a facility in North Dakota in July 2019 for his own safety. Department of Corrections spokesman Nicholas Kimball said Noor is still out of state, but did not specify where.
“For safety reasons, we aren’t able to provide more detail than what is available on the public website, which is the scheduled date of release,” Kimball said.
It wasn’t clear whether Noor would return to Minnesota. His attorney, Tom Plunkett, declined to comment, saying, “at this point I just want to respect Mr. Noor’s privacy.”
Damond’s killing angered citizens in the U.S. and Australia, and led to the resignation of Minneapolis’ police chief. It also led the department to change its policy on body cameras; Noor and his partner didn’t have theirs activated when they were investigating Damond’s 911 call.
Noor testified at his 2019 trial that he and his partner were driving slowly in an alley when a loud bang on their police SUV made him fear for their lives. He said he saw a woman appear at the partner’s driver’s side window and raise her right arm before he fired a shot from the passenger seat to stop what he thought was a threat.
Damond was a meditation teacher and life coach who was killed about a month before her wedding. Her maiden name was Justine Ruszczyk, and though she was not yet married, she had already been using her fiance’s last name.
Her fiance, Don Damond, declined to comment on Noor’s upcoming release, but said during Noor’s resentencing that he had forgiven the former officer, and that he had no doubt Justine also would have forgiven him “for your inability in managing your emotions that night.”
Noor, who is Somali American, was believed to be the first Minnesota officer convicted of murder for an on-duty shooting. Activists who had long called for officers to be held accountable for the deadly use of force applauded the murder conviction.
Since Noor’s conviction, former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of murder in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd, a Black man who was pinned to the pavement under Chauvin’s knee. Chauvin’s colleague, Thomas Lane, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter, while two other officers are awaiting trial on charges of aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter. All four have been convicted on federal charges of violating Floyd’s rights.
In another case, former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter was convicted of manslaughter after she said she mistook her Taser for her handgun when she fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist, during a traffic stop last year.
John Ruszczyk said in his email to the AP that his family believes state investigators and the Minneapolis Police Department did not fully cooperate with the investigation into his daughter’s killing and he was disturbed by the agency’s culture.
He said he believes the department accepts using violence as a way to control challenging situations, which he said contributed to her death. He cited a recent report from the state Department of Human Rights which found that the agency has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least a decade, including using force more often on people of color. Federal authorities are also investigating whether the department engaged in a pattern of discrimination.
“How could officers go out onto the streets in the roles of defenders of public safety and order with the attitude to their duties and obligations that allows them to shoot first and ask questions later?” he wrote.
Days after Noor’s conviction, Minneapolis agreed to pay $20 million to Damond’s family, believed at the time to be the largest settlement stemming from police violence in Minnesota. It was surpassed last year when Minneapolis agreed to a $27 million settlement in Floyd’s death just as Chauvin was going on trial.
The killing of Floyd led to a reckoning over police brutality and discrimination involving people of color. The department is facing calls for more accountability and the state is recommending several changes as it seeks a court-enforceable consent decree. City leaders continue to debate how to change the system.
She said that at his trial, the family was told that Damond’s death would lead to change, but when Floyd was killed, “we were absolutely shattered because nothing had changed. We felt that Justine’s death meant nothing ... She is forgotten.”
But Heffernan said that Damond is remembered by people in Australia, and her family thinks of her her every day. On the anniversary of her death, they go quietly to her favorite beach and throw pink flowers — her favorite color — into the surf as the sun is rising.
She also said that once a month during the summer, her family sends flowers to the site of Damond’s killing, as well as on her birthday and July 15 — the day of her death.
“She touched a lot of people’s hearts, which I think is quite amazing,” Heffernan said.
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This story has been updated to correct Noor’s sentence on the manslaughter count to four years and nine months, not 41 months.
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Top honors earned in both 2022 SC Awards and 2022 CRN Annual Report Card
CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced today that it is recognized as an innovator with two prestigious awards for email protection in the 2022 SC Awards and for data protection in the 2022 CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) Awards.
2022 SC Awards
Barracuda Email Protection has been recognized as the winner of the Email Protection category in the 2022 SC Awards. Now in its 25th year, the SC Awards are cybersecurity's most prestigious and competitive program. Winners are recognized for outstanding solutions, organizations, and people driving innovation and success in information security.
Barracuda Email Protection is a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution that delivers API-based inbox defense, phishing protection, incident response, gateway defense, data protection, and compliance capabilities.
"We're thrilled that our solutions were named the best in the Email Protection category this year," said Don MacLennan, SVP of Engineering and Product Management, Email Protection, at Barracuda. "This win recognizes the value of our solutions, including our advanced ML capabilities, which enable our customers to fully automate detection and remediation. At Barracuda, it's our mission to deliver innovative security products that are easy to by, deploy, and use, and we see this award as a sign we are delivering on that."
The 2022 SC Awards received a record 800 entries across 38 categories — a 21% increase over 2021. Entries for the SC Awards were judged by a panel of industry leaders, from sectors including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, consulting, and education, among others.
2022 CRN Annual Report Card
Barracuda was named the overall winner in the Data Protection Software category of CRN's 2022 Annual Report Card award. This award honors the industry's top technology vendors for success in providing high levels of satisfaction for channel partners through innovative products, services, and partner programs. Barracuda not only earned the highest score overall in the category, but also swept the four subcategories: Product Innovation, Support, Partnership, Managed & Cloud Services.
With 37 years of history, CRN's ARC Awards recognize best-in-class vendors that are devoted to boosting IT channel growth through innovation in technology and partner strategy. Through the ARC Awards — known as one of the most prestigious honors in the IT industry — solution providers offer key feedback that commends technology manufacturers for designing channel-friendly product offerings, developing strong partner programs, and building long-term successful relationships with solution providers.
This win recognizes both Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup and Barracuda Backup. Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup provides easy-to-use, cloud-native backup for Microsoft 365 data. Barracuda Backup combines storage, software, and inline deduplication, to ensure data is protected against loss no matter what happens.
"We're honored by this recognition, and it is especially meaningful because it is based on input from channel partners," said Bill Fitzgerald, VP, Channel Sales, Americas. "I'd like to express my sincere thanks to all channel partners that participated in the CRN survey."
The ARC Awards are based on an invitation-only research survey conducted by The Channel Company. Responses from 3,000 solution providers across North America were evaluated in this year's survey, rating 82 vendor partners across four criteria: product innovation, support, partnership, and managed cloud services. Scores were awarded in 25 major product categories in technology areas that are critical to channel partner success.
About Barracuda
At Barracuda we strive to make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-first, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data, and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers' journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level. For more information, visit barracuda.com.
Barracuda Networks, Barracuda and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Contacts
Anne Campbell
Barracuda Networks, Inc.
978-328-1642
acampbell@barracuda.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tigera, which provides the industry's only active Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) with full-stack observability for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud, today announced that it has been recognized as a 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year, for open-source software (OSS) on Azure. Tigera was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
"We are very proud to be recognized as Microsoft's Partner of the Year for OSS on Azure as it re-affirms the reach and pervasiveness of Tigera's Calico Open Source solution for container networking and security on Azure and AKS," said Ratan Tipirneni, President and CEO, Tigera. "As enterprises standardize across Microsoft Azure, customers require a resource-efficient and scalable networking and security solution that protects the workloads in a hybrid environment extending from the cloud (Azure and AKS) to traditional on-premises deployments (AKS on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server). Calico is the only technology to support native Windows, eBPF, and Linux containers to match Microsoft's breadth of offerings in AKS, AKS on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server, and self-managed Kubernetes in Azure."
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services, and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide. Tigera was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services for open source on Azure.
The Open-Source Applications & Infrastructure category for the Azure Partner of the Year Award recognizes exceptional partners who excel in delivering outstanding open source-based applications or infrastructure solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. As the winner of this category, Tigera has demonstrated innovation, competitive differentiation, customer value and successfully met customer interoperability needs using Calico in combination with the benefits of using Microsoft Azure services.
"I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. "These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees and I'm continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and the impact for their customers."
Since June 2021, Tigera and Microsoft Azure together provide users with active build, deploy, and runtime security with full-stack observability for securing, monitoring, and troubleshooting containers on Azure and AKS. Tigera works closely with Microsoft to offer networking, security, and observability for containerized workloads running in Microsoft Azure.
Calico Open Source, the default CNI for AKS on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server, is the most adopted networking and security solution for containers and Kubernetes. It provides businesses with:
- Data plane choice: eBPF, standard Linux, and Windows data planes
- Interoperability: Works with non-Kubernetes workloads
- Optimized performance: Built to go faster with lower CPU consumption
- Operation at scale: As your AKS deployments grow, Calico CNI can operate at scale without performance degradation
- Granular access controls: Rich networking and security policy model for secure communication
- Data-in-transit encryption: WireGuard-based encryption
- Full Kubernetes network policy support: Works with the original reference implementation of Kubernetes network policy. While Kubernetes network policy applies only to pods, Calico network policy can be applied to multiple types of endpoints including pods, VMs, and host interfaces.
Calico is a fundamentally open-source solution, and there is no cost for the use of Calico CNI, Calico IPAM or Calico networking and security policies on Azure AKS. For more comprehensive protection, AKS users can easily upgrade to advanced Calico Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) via Azure Marketplace to prevent, detect, troubleshoot, and automatically mitigate exposure risks of security issues in build, deploy, and runtime stages in containers. To learn more, watch an on-demand replay of Tigera's recent office hours with Microsoft. Users can also sign up for a free trial of Calico Cloud on Azure Marketplace.
Additionally, Tigera is a contributor to Azure Arc's "Jumpstart Friends," Microsoft AKS Hackfest, Microsoft's Cloud Native Partner Community, and AKS Office Hour. To learn more about how Tigera and Microsoft work together, visit here.
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced annually prior to the company's global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 19-20 this year. Additional details on the 2022 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner Network blog. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found here.
Tigera provides the industry's only active Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) with full-stack observability for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud. The company's platform prevents, detects, troubleshoots, and automatically mitigates exposure risks of security issues in build, deploy, and runtime stages. Tigera delivers its platform as a fully managed SaaS (Calico Cloud) or a self-managed service (Calico Enterprise). Its open-source offering, Calico Open Source, is the most widely adopted container networking and security solution. Tigera's platform specifies security and observability as code to ensure consistent enforcement of security policies, which enables DevOps, platform, and security teams to protect workloads, detect threats, achieve continuous compliance, and troubleshoot service issues in real time.
Powering more than 100M containers across 2M+ nodes in 166 countries, Calico software is supported across all major cloud providers and Kubernetes distributions, and is used by leading companies including AT&T, Discover, Merck, ServiceNow, HanseMerkur, RealPage, L3Harris, and Mindbody.
Contact:
Katherine Benfield for Tigera
Lumina Communications
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parry Labs, LLC welcomes Aydin Mohtashamian as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Parry Labs, a high-growth defense technology company that provides cloud-based mission system solutions, will leverage Mohtashamian's experience as a seasoned executive with expertise in digital transformation, operational planning and execution, and large-scale systems integration.
Prior to joining Parry Labs, Mohtashamian worked over 20 years in the defense aerospace industry with leadership roles at QinetiQ (formerly MTEQ) and L3 Technologies where he demonstrated success at developing next generation C5ISR solutions, overseeing business operations, and spearheading product development leading directly to strategic company growth.
"We are thrilled to have Aydin bring his expertise in executing business across major programs and passion for driving innovation," said Parry Labs Chief Executive Officer, John Parkes. "His leadership, dedication to our customers, and commitment to excellence will make him a tremendous fit with the Parry Labs team."
Aydin Mohtashamian commented, "I am excited to join Parry Labs and look forward to delivering our transformational technologies to the warfighter and helping lead the company during this time of tremendous growth."
Mohtashamian holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Texas A&M University, and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Nuclear Engineering from the United States Military Academy.
Parry Labs is a solutions provider to U.S. Department of Defense and commercial aerospace companies, designing and deploying advanced systems solutions ranging from mission computing and power systems to RF Solutions. Parry Labs is the creator of Stellar Relay hardware and software family of systems, which provides the digital backbone and connectivity for the M2DO environment to exist on any Air, Ground, or Sea platform. Parry Labs has offices in Maryland, Virginia, Alabama, and Texas. For more information about Parry Labs, visit: www.parrylabs.com.
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330 Bitcoin mined, bringing reserves to 7,736
TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hut 8 Mining Corp. (Nasdaq: HUT) (TSX: HUT), ("Hut 8" or the "Company") one of North America's largest, innovation-focused digital asset mining pioneers and high performance computing infrastructure provider, increased its Bitcoin holdings by 330 in the period ending July 31. Hut 8 now has 7,736 Bitcoin in its holdings.
- 330 Bitcoin were generated, resulting in an average production rate of 10.61 Bitcoin per day
- Our Ethereum mining – for which we receive payment in Bitcoin – generated approximately 10.7% of our total production
- Keeping with our longstanding HODL strategy, 100% of the self-mined Bitcoin in July were deposited into custody
- Total Bitcoin balance held in reserve is 7,736 as of July 31, 2022
- Installed operating capacity was 2.92 EH/s at the end of the month
- Hut 8 produced 113.01 BTC/EH in July
- Monthly shipments of MicroBT miners continue to arrive as scheduled and are being installed in real time
- A severe thunderstorm on July 18 interrupted the power supply to the Medicine Hat mine and surrounding area – site infrastructure and equipment were not damaged – and power was restored on July 23
- Hut 8's high-performance computing business, which is not correlated to Bitcoin or Bitcoin mining, continues to grow: we recently signed Foundry as a cloud services client
"We continued to deliver results, growing our stack to 7,736 Bitcoin – one of the largest holdings globally – by mining efficiently," said Jaime Leverton, CEO. "At the same time, we continue to focus on growing the uncorrelated recurring revenue within our high performance computing business and are thrilled to welcome Foundry aboard as a cloud services customer in our Mississauga data centre."
Hut 8 is one of North America's largest innovation-focused digital asset miners, led by a team of business-building technologists, bullish on bitcoin, blockchain, Web 3.0 and bridging the nascent and traditional high performance computing worlds. With two digital asset mining sites located in Southern Alberta and a third site in North Bay, Ontario, all located in Canada, Hut 8 has one of the highest capacity rates in the industry and one of the highest inventories of self-mined Bitcoin of any crypto miner or publicly-traded company globally. With 36,000 square feet of geo-diverse data centre space and cloud capacity connected to electrical grids powered by significant renewables and emission-free resources, Hut 8 is revolutionizing conventional assets to create the first hybrid data centre model that serves both the traditional high performance compute (Web 2.0) and nascent digital asset computing sectors, blockchain gaming, and Web 3.0. Hut 8 was the first Canadian digital asset miner to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Through innovation, imagination, and passion, Hut 8 is helping to define the digital asset revolution to create value and positive impacts for its shareholders and generations to come.
This press release includes "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws, respectively (collectively, "forward-looking information"). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including such things as future business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of the Company's businesses, operations, plans and other such matters is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "allow", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "predict", "can", "might", "potential", "predict", "is designed to", "likely" or similar expressions. In addition, any statements in this press release that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information and include, among others, statements regarding: Bitcoin and Ethereum network dynamics; the Company's ability to advance its longstanding HODL strategy; the Company's ability to produce additional Bitcoin and maintain existing rates of productivity at all sites; the Company's ability to deploy additional miners; the Company's ability to continue mining digital assets efficiently; the Company's expected recurring revenue and growth rate from its high performance computing business; and the Company's ability to successfully navigate the current market.
Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts, but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events based on certain material factors and assumptions at the time the statement was made. While considered reasonable by Hut 8 as of the date of this press release, such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to, security and cybersecurity threats and hacks, malicious actors or botnet obtaining control of processing power on the Bitcoin or Ethereum network, further development and acceptance of Bitcoin and Ethereum networks, changes to Bitcoin or Ethereum mining difficulty, loss or destruction of private keys, increases in fees for recording transactions in the Blockchain, erroneous transactions, reliance on a limited number of key employees, reliance on third party mining pool service providers, regulatory changes, classification and tax changes, momentum pricing risk, fraud and failure related to cryptocurrency exchanges, difficulty in obtaining banking services and financing, difficulty in obtaining insurance, permits and licenses, internet and power disruptions, geopolitical events, uncertainty in the development of cryptographic and algorithmic protocols, uncertainty about the acceptance or widespread use of cryptocurrency, failure to anticipate technology innovations, the COVID19 pandemic, climate change, currency risk, lending risk and recovery of potential losses, litigation risk, business integration risk, changes in market demand, changes in network and infrastructure, system interruption, changes in leasing arrangements, and other risks related to the cryptocurrency and data centre business. For a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company, please see the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 17, 2022, and Hut 8's other continuous disclosure documents which are available on the Company's profile on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval at www.sedar.com and on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Hut 8; however, these factors should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this press release as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, sought, proposed, estimated, forecasted, expected, projected or targeted and such forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon. The impact of any one assumption, risk, uncertainty, or other factor on a particular forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty because they are interdependent and Hut 8's future decisions and actions will depend on management's assessment of all information at the relevant time. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Hut 8 expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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DALLAS, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) ("Braemar" or the "Company") reported today that the Company expects to report occupancy of approximately 71% for the second quarter of 2022 with an average daily rate ("ADR") of approximately $442 resulting in RevPAR of approximately $315. This RevPAR reflects an approximate increase of 43% compared to the second quarter of 2021 and an approximate increase of 28% compared to the second quarter of 2019. The preliminary operating information discussed above assumes the 15 hotel properties owned and included in the Company's operations at June 30, 2022, were owned as of the beginning of 2019.
"We're extremely pleased with our strong second quarter and continue to see outperformance compared to 2019," commented Richard J. Stockton, Braemar's President and Chief Executive Officer. "These solid results are a testament to the ideal positioning and industry leading quality of our portfolio. Our luxury resorts continue to benefit from the recent surge in leisure demand and soaring average daily rates, which put average RevPARs up 78% compared to 2019. Additionally, our urban assets continue to see strong bookings, as corporate transient and corporate group demand rebounds. In fact, 13 of our 15 hotels delivered ADRs above the comparable period in 2019. We are very well-positioned and, looking ahead, remain excited about our opportunities to deliver continued growth."
Braemar Hotels & Resorts is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in luxury hotels and resorts.
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These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, without limitation: the impact of COVID-19, and the rate of adoption and efficacy of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, on our business and investment strategy; our ability to repay, refinance or restructure our debt and the debt of certain of our subsidiaries; anticipated or expected purchases or sales of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; risks associated with our ability to effectuate our dividend policy, including factors such as operating results and the economic outlook influencing our board's decision whether to pay further dividends at levels previously disclosed or to use available cash to pay dividends; our understanding of our competition; market trends; projected capital expenditures; the impact of technology on our operations and business; general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of our common stock and preferred stock; availability, terms and deployment of capital; availability of qualified personnel; changes in our industry and the markets in which we operate, interest rates or the general economy; and the degree and nature of our competition. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in Braemar's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider this risk when you make an investment decision concerning our securities. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company can give no assurance that these forward-looking statements will be attained or that any deviation will not occur. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations, or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors has approved the hiring of Spirit Consulting to undertake the search for the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County's (ELCHC) next CEO.
Chair of the Board, Aakash Patel, said "On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, with the help of Spirit Consulting, we look forward to finding the next leader who will advance our mission preparing all children for future success by focusing on early learning."
Chris Gomez, CEO of Spirit Consulting said, "We are truly honored to support the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County on the search for their next CEO. The importance of the ELCHC to the more than 22,000 children & families served and the more than 800 child care providers cannot be understated, and it is a privilege to be tasked with upholding such an inspiring mission. We are excited to get to work, and cannot wait to find the ELCHC, as well as the children, families and communities they serve, the leadership they so rightly deserve."
All interested candidates should contact cgomez@spirtimco.com
Established by the State Legislature, the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County (ELCHC) is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on promoting school and life success for young children and their families through quality school readiness services and supports. The ELCHC administers School Readiness and VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) programs in Hillsborough County, offers teacher trainings and coaching, and provides Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) along with other services that daily serve more than 22,000 children and their families.
Contact: Alison Fraga
Phone: 813-205-6205
Email: afraga@elchc.org
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Leading Consumer Goods Company Solidifies Its North America Leadership Team With Well-Regarded, Senior Industry Executive
SHELTON, Conn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIC announces the appointment of Dan Kuzdro as North America General Manager, effective May 2, 2022. With over 30 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, Mr. Kuzdro is a seasoned member of the BIC North America team, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Sales since 2018. In his new role, Mr. Kuzdro will join BIC's Group Commercial Leadership Team and be responsible for managing BIC's commercial business in North America, as well as implementing the Company's long-term growth strategy and future development plans in the region. Mr. Kuzdro will remain based in Shelton, CT, reporting to Chester Twigg, Global Chief Commercial Officer.
Mr. Twigg said, "Dan is a results-driven leader who understands our Company's mission and the exciting new direction our brand is headed. In addition to his business acumen, he is a respected industry veteran and an expert in unlocking the potential within a diverse set of teams. He is the clear choice for this important position, and we are proud to have him help us lead our business to new heights."
Mr. Kuzdro began his career with an 11-year tenure at beauty brand, Helene Curtis, in a variety of progressively advancing sales leadership roles. Prior to joining BIC, he spent 18 years at L'Oreal, managing the customer teams, commercial business, category management, finance, shopper marketing initiatives, and supply chain for several multi-billion-dollar product lines.
Mr. Kuzdro said, "To me, BIC represents the gold standard in providing everyday essentials that bring simplicity and joy to consumers all over the world. The opportunity to build on this legacy and foundation of excellence is incredibly exciting. I look forward to working in an expanded role alongside this talented team."
About BIC
A world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday life. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable, essential products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as BIC ® Kids, BIC FlexTM, BodyMarkTM by BIC ®, Cello®, Djeep ®, Lucky ® Stationery, Rocketbook ®, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Us.TM, Wite-Out®, Inkbox TM and more. In 2021, BIC Net Sales were 1,831.9 million euros. The Company is listed on "Euronext Paris," is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It received an A- Leadership score from CDP. For more, visit about.bic.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.
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SMYRNA, Tn. (WRIC) — Vi-Jon, LLC, a company that specializes in health products, has issued a nationwide recall of CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor, 10 oz., because it was found to lead to health consequences.
The company has recalled one lot of the product because, after testing, it was identified to contain the bacteria Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This product was distributed to CVS locations nationwide.
The FDA said that immunocompromised people who consume this product, which is mainly used for constipation relief, may be at risk for invasive infections that could lead to serious, life-threatening effects.
The product is used for irregular constipation and usually produces bowel movement in half to six hours. It is packaged in a 10 oz., round, clear plastic bottle, according to the FDA. Vi-Jon, LLC has notified CVS and is working to return this product.
The FDA said that consumers who have this product should stop using it and return the remaining product to where it was purchased.
The affected lot of CVS Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Lemon Flavor includes the batch number 0556808 with the expiration date of 12/2023, according to the administration.
The FDA said this lot of the product was sent to a third-party outside lab for testing based on a request from CVS as a first production sample. | https://cw33.com/news/cvs-lemon-flavored-magnesium-citrate-laxative-product-recalled/ | 2022-06-23T22:44:55Z |
Janitor corrals mountain lion in empty California classroom
PESCADERO, Calif. (AP) - A quick-thinking custodian safely confined a curious mountain lion in an empty classroom after it entered a Northern California high school Wednesday morning, authorities said.
The custodian was opening Pescadero High for the school day when the juvenile mountain lion was spotted, said Detective Javier Acosta with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. No students or teachers were on campus at the time, Acosta said.
“The mountain lion casually walked through campus and decided to go into an English classroom,” he said. “The custodian acted quickly and managed to shut the door behind it.”
Acosta said the animal, estimated to be about 40 pounds (18 kilos), appeared “lost and scared.”
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tranquilized the cat and sent it to the Oakland Zoo for examination.
The underweight male was estimated to be 4 to 6 months old and had a fractured tooth that will need to be extracted before the cat can be released back into the wild, KTVU-TV reported.
Pescadero is a small coastal community about 35 miles (56 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
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CHAP: COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCREDITATION PARTNER AWARDS HOSPICE TOOLS EMR "CHAP VERIFIED" STATUS.
SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHAP is pleased to announce that Hospice Tools EMR has achieved CHAP Verified status, granted to tools and resources used by community-based care providers that, through rigorous inspection, show no roadblocks to executing the CHAP Standards of Excellence, and innovate to improve the delivery of high quality care.
CHAP conducted a thorough product survey to verify that Hospice Tools EMR allows organizations to meet the intent of CHAP's applicable standards.
The CHAP survey ensures that Hospice Tools EMR empowers agencies to follow best practices for clinical documentation, operations, and reporting. The rigorous product survey mapped out the lifecycle of a hospice patient including clinical workflows from Intake through Discharge as well as Bereavement, Reporting, HR, and mobile workflows.
Hospice Tools showcased the ability to adapt and navigate specific scenarios with proprietary hospice-centric features including:
- Customizable forms library to maintain the highest quality charting standards
- In-document patient trends
- Permissions-based views and workflows
- Robust reporting with uploaded documents tracking
- Mentor-mode status while hospice agencies onboard new clinicians
These flexible tools ensure clinicians maintain documentation best-practices enabling hospice agencies to achieve CHAP standards while streamlining operations to positively impact patient care.
"Hospice Tools provides the clinician with real-time, historical clinical data enabling the clinician to implement data driven decision-making at the bedside. This feature promotes documentation of patient specific measurable clinical outcomes. Another unique feature of this software product supports the agency in staff development as they mentor staff to meet the highest levels standards of clinical practice while individualizing their clinical documentation." – Teresa Harbour, SVP Accreditation at CHAP
Daniel Goldmeier, Hospice Tools VP Sales and Marketing added: "We are proud to be one of the only hospice EMRs to be CHAP Verified. CHAP sets the standards for hospice best practices and regulatory compliance. This validation offers hospice teams confidence that they have the tools and support to grow, deliver personalized comfort care, and meet the CHAP standards of best practices and compliance."
"Teresa and the CHAP team have been a phenomenal partner in this process. We are grateful for their support and excited about the impact CHAP validation will have on local independent hospice agencies' ability to deliver personalized patient care."
CHAP is an independent, nonprofit organization accrediting providers of home and community-based care. Founded in 1965, CHAP was first to recognize the need for and value of home and community-based care standards and accreditation. As a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)–approved accrediting organization, CHAP surveys organizations providing home health, hospice, and home medical equipment services to establish if Medicare Conditions of Participation and DMEPOS Quality Standard are met and recommend certification to CMS. CHAP's purpose is to partner with organizations nationwide to advance quality in the delivery of care and services in the home and community.
Hospice Tools is the EMR & billing partner for local independent hospice agencies. Supporting startups, small and mid-size local hospice agencies, Hospice Tools delivers software and services to help independent hospice agencies grow, improve compliance, and deliver personalized care. Hospice Tools software suite is made up of eDocs EMR, TimeKeeper Timesheets, and eBilling which are web-based and available as mobile apps. Hospice Tools award-winning software and service has been recognized by hospice professionals nationally as user-friendly, and supports the clinical, operational, and financial needs of hospice agencies. Visit us at www.hospicetools.com
For more information contact:
Daniel Goldmeier
312-520-6160
Danielg@hospicetools.com
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WESTAMPTON, N.J., Aug. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primepoint, a highly regarded payroll and HR technology company, has been named a New Jersey and a Philadelphia Top Workplace for 2022. This recognition is the result of strong values and a supportive culture.
The Top Workplaces are determined by anonymous employee surveys conducted by a third party, Energage, LLC. The survey measures items such as engagement, company values, innovation, and benefits.
Primepoint was recognized for being in the top 5% for Strong Values, Meaningful Work, Leaders In-The-Know, Employee Appreciation, and Work-Life Balance. Overall Primepoint was near the top of the list in both New Jersey and Philadelphia.
"Our employees come first. Success in their careers, work-life balance, and personal fulfillment is a priority to us," says Al Bothwell, Primepoint's CEO. "We're a family business at our core, and the supportive and caring environment that a family culture brings will stay with us no matter how much more we grow."
Primepoint started as a small, family operation 30+ years ago. Now, Primepoint has 70 employees and growing, services thousands of customers, and handles almost $7 billion in payroll annually.
Individuals interested in exploring employment opportunities with Primepoint should go to www.primepoint.com/career
About the company: Primepoint is a payroll processing & HR management system company offering advanced technology that integrates human resource management, payroll processing, time & attendance, employee scheduling, and employee self-service functionality for small, medium, and large organizations. The company is differentiated by its ability to partner with customers to develop tailored system implementations. Also, Primepoint has a different approach to customer service that creates the Primepoint Experience™ which provides a very high level of support for its customers ranging in size from a few employees to thousands. To learn more about Primepoint's services and the Primepoint Experience™ visit www.primepoint.com
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The 20-year agreement will support Microsoft in achieving its 100/100/0 by 2030 goal
ARLINGTON, Va., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced a 20-year agreement with Microsoft to provide renewable energy to its data centers in California. The agreement expands upon prior renewable energy agreements between the two companies, with AES supporting Microsoft in its pursuit of its 100/100/0 by 2030 goal.
Microsoft, one of the world's largest purchasers of renewable energy, will use this highly customized agreement to partially match their load at their California-based data centers. AES will source the energy from a portfolio of 110 MW AC solar and 55 MW, 4-hour storage projects in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) region.
"Microsoft continues to be a leader in the clean energy transition," said Andrés Gluski, AES President and CEO. "Working in tandem with Microsoft, we co-created a scalable 24/7 carbon-free solution to power its data centers in Virginia, and we are now proud to move forward on another innovative renewable energy supply structure in California."
"AES' presence and critical capabilities in California will support our transition to 100% renewable energy by 2025 and enable us to move forward in having 100% of our electricity matched by zero-carbon resources all the time in the state," said Brian Janous, General Manager Energy & Renewables at Microsoft. "We've looked to AES as a partner in PJM and now California based on its ability to create innovative commercial structures that meet our needs."
Through collaboration with its customers to help meet their unique energy commitments and outcomes, AES signed nearly 5 GW of new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) globally in 2021 and was ranked by BNEF as the top developer selling clean energy to corporations through PPAs.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit AES here.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized investment levels and rates of return consistent with prior experience.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7: "Management's Discussion & Analysis" in AES' Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where required by law.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 28, 2022, with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding Exhibits) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.aes.com.
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SEATTLE, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thorp School District has awarded a $3M contract to Millig Design Build for turnkey facilities improvements.
Thorp School District is the oldest continuously operating school system in Kittitas County. The District's original 1936 brick school building is on the National Historic Registry and provides heat to occupants through a steam system with no air conditioning or ventilation capabilities.
"The existing HVAC system is inefficient, prone to failure, can't cool classrooms, and the radiators pose a burn risk to small children," said Devin Malone, senior project developer at Millig Design Build. "We're going to be replacing the district's steam system with high-efficiency heat pumps for heating and cooling and adding much-needed ventilation with a fresh air system with energy recovery."
Millig will also upgrade the district's electrical infrastructure, replace leaky roofs, tighten building envelopes, add a secondary window system, and install destratification fans in the gymnasium to help regulate temperature and ensure thermal comfort for all event attendees.
"There's pretty strong evidence that improved thermal comfort and ventilation equates to improved student performance and reduced absences," said Thorp Superintendent Andrew Perkins. "These upgrades will allow the district to improve the learning environment and save money on energy for years to come."
As part of the contract, Millig will help the district modernize its kitchen equipment in preparation for a new FFA-led gardening curriculum.
All construction is scheduled to be complete this fall.
About Millig Design Build
Millig Design Build is an integrated engineering, design, and construction firm specializing in turnkey facility improvements that address energy efficiency, building health and safety, and core infrastructure needs. Our mission is to create environments that promote sustainability, wellbeing, and opportunity for communities while efficiently delivering best-value solutions for owners. We have offices in Kansas; Colorado; Oregon; Washington; and Vancouver, Canada. For more information, visit milligdb.com.
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CyberFuels, Inc., a division of EncounterCare Solutions, ECSL, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent with an international energy company that has a new patented process for producing Green Hydrogen. This relationship will work in conjunction with CyberFuels current distribution of its own proprietary alternative fuels and additives that already help to decarbonize the atmosphere. The Letter of Intent calls for the first prototype of the commercial units to be placed at the new CyberFuels Gateway Terminal in Tampa, Florida. Details on the contract will be further provided after the close of the deal.
John Lawrence, President of CyberFuels, Inc. stated "Climate change and cleaner air is what everyone is talking about today. The EV discussions are nice, but they have their own inherent environmental issues. Maybe the problem is not the Internal Combustion engine, but rather what fuel is being burned in today's engine. That is where CyberFuels comes in. We currently have fuels that are advantageous to the environment, and we are extremely excited to have this Green Hydrogen technology housed in our new Green Terminal looking forward to the next generation." The purchase of the new Cyberfuels Gateway Terminal in Tampa Florida is expected to close in August and permitting will begin immediately thereafter with construction to follow.
Green Hydrogen is important to the growth and vision of CyberFuels' plans of providing sustainable zero GHG emissions eFuels. An added feature of the new patented process for production of hydrogen is that it uses municipal solid waste and a process similar to fast pyrolysis which produces Green Hydrogen at a substantially lower cost than traditional methods of production. Today, 96% of Hydrogen comes from Steam Methane Reformation and 4% from electrolysis. Both methods are very expensive. Having the Hydrogen hub at the CyberFuels Terminal will allow the company to have back up hydrogen power for the terminal's energy needs, which will also include utilizing solar power as a power source. As part of the relationship, hydrogen will be sold at a very attractive price to be used as fuel. Next, Green Hydrogen is also an important component of Green Methanol, which is an important component of our eFuels solution for combustion engines of today. Mr. Lawrence further added, "CyberFuels has been developing its Green eFuels for 8 years, and the proprietary additive makes Green Methanol eFuels not only an important tool in the effort to decarbonize transportation, but also a timely alternative to help reduce fuel prices while at the same time helping to improve the environment."
CyberFuels Green Methanol will be focused on individual transportation modalities. Green Hydrogen is focused on heavy transportation such as buses, transport trucks, trains, ships, and planes.
About CyberFuels™: CyberFuels Inc. delivers custom blended GEM fuels to suit almost any engines need.
EcoFlex96™ offers high octane alternatives to regular gasoline.
Our gasoline and GEM fuels offer superior performance over similar traditional gasoline blends. Unlike other fuel options, there is no need to retrofit the vehicle for consumption of our fuel blends.
All of our fuels can be transported, stored and pumped like regular gasoline.
The CyberFuels lines of products also include our "Dynamo™" brands.
Independent lab certified to reduce Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) by 20% and overall emissions by 21% and has been shown to deliver an average Cetane rating over 52 when added to regular diesel fuel at fill up. Dynamo™ Diesel Cetane Booster also improves engine performance, power, and increases miles per gallon along with improving cold flow, increasing lubricity and cleaning fuel injectors.
Improves octane and increases the miles per gallon (mpg). Dynamo™ Gasoline Octane Booster allows consumers to purchase regular 87 octane gasoline and increase the power and performance of that fuel to equal that of superior high test 93 octane gasolines, by adding a bottle of our Dynamo™ Gasoline Octane Booster to their tank at fill up. Visit www.cyberfuelsinc.com
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MIAMI, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), one of the nation's largest homebuilders, announced today that the Company will release earnings for the second quarter ended May 31, 2022 before the market opens on June 21, 2022, now that June 20, 2022 is observed as a federal holiday. Additionally, the Company will hold a conference call on June 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The call will be broadcast live on the Internet and can be accessed through Lennar's website at investors.lennar.com. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at investors.lennar.com for 90 days.
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.
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She Was Affectionately known as the 'Shark Lady'
SARASOTA, Fla., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eugenie Clark, a pioneering marine biologist who spent her career working tirelessly to change public perception about sharks — as well as to preserve marine environments around the world — was immortalized today on a Forever stamp.
The dedication took place at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, which Clark helped found as the Cape Haze Marine Laboratory in 1955.
"One of the goals of the Postal Service's stamp program is to celebrate the people who represent the best of our nation and Eugenie Clark — I should say Dr. Clark or the 'Shark Lady' — certainly deserves this recognition," said Angela H. Curtis, the Postal Service's vice president of delivery operations and dedicating official. "She was a brilliant scientist whose groundbreaking work added to our understanding of sharks and marine environments."
A prolific scientist animated by an unyielding sense of curiosity, Clark (1922-2015) carried out groundbreaking experiments and more than 200 expeditions across the globe. She demonstrated that lemon sharks could be trained to do complex tasks, disproved the notion that some shark species must keep swimming in order to survive, and debunked myths about sharks as vicious, fearsome creatures.
Clark was a pioneer in the era when scuba emerged as a research tool and later took more than 70 trips in high-tech submersibles, sometimes as deep as 12,000 feet beneath the ocean surface — something that has still been done by only a small number of other marine biologists.
"Our family is thrilled to see Dr. Clark, or as we call her, Grandma Genie, recognized and honored on a stamp. Her work as an ichthyologist was groundbreaking for proving that sharks are intelligent, and she was a pioneer for female scientists, researchers and scuba divers. We are so proud of her legacy as an Asian-American woman, teacher, scientist — and most importantly — grandmother," said Aya Konstantinou, Clark's daughter.
For her contributions to marine science, she received the Franklin L. Burr Award from the National Geographic Society, the Explorers Club Medal, and the Medal of Excellence from the American Society of Oceanographers, among numerous other recognitions. In 2015, she was honored posthumously by the U.S. Congress. In 2018, a newly discovered species of dogfish shark found in the Gulf of Mexico was named Squalus clarkae in her honor.
The stamp art features a digital collage created by multidisciplinary artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. Her design includes a photograph of Clark taken by David Doubilet, as well as a photograph of a lemon shark taken by Reinhard Dirscherl. Wavy blue elements in the stamp's background evoke an undersea scene.
The Eugenie Clark Forever stamp is being sold in panes of 20 stamps. News of the Eugenie Clark stamps is being shared with the hashtag #EugenieClarkStamp.
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1‑ounce price.
A feature story about the stamp will be available at facebook.com/usps following the ceremony. Information for ordering first-day-of-issue postmarks and covers is at usps.com/shop.
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GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Any digital graphics/signage company that produces a finished product for its customers knows that printed material is not as difficult to produce as it is to finish the product through cutting and sewing processes. Getting the right equipment, supplies, accuracy and most importantly, experienced labor that knows the process well are all crucial steps to ensure a successful finishing process. A majority of these companies still use manual or semi-manual sewing machines that are labor intensive and not efficient.
Media One has been a proud partner with Matic (www.matic.es) for over 10 Years to help alleviate the stresses of this bottleneck, developing and selling hundreds of FULLY AUTOMATED sewing machines over the years. The Cronos Ultimate sewing system (https://www.mediaoneusa.com/Cronos-Ultimate) has been a proven textile sewing system having won many awards around the world.
Along with sewing machines, Media One also sells a Laser Cutter made specifically for Fabric Cutting - the Helios Plus (https://www.mediaoneusa.com/helioscutter).
Helios Plus has been specifically designed to save time and reduce costs for print service providers who are printing fabrics on a large and grand format scale. It allows an optimum use of printed fabrics due to a specially developed scanning systems that scans the entire bed within 4 seconds before starting the cutting process.
The High-Speed conveyor belt system advances the fabric, keeps it flat, eliminates waves on the surface, limiting the operator's involvement and thus warranting an accurate cut every time.
Helios Plus' software compensates automatically for shrinkage and distortion eliminating the need for manual measurements. Fabrics will be accurately cut with sealed edges ensuring that there is no fraying.
These machines along with Media One's experienced team can help set up your sewing department in no time!
Media One claim to understand this Dye Sublimation Printed Fabric Production Process from start to finish helping you Save Time, Money, and Improve your ROI.
Know more at https://www.mediaoneusa.com/TextileFinishing.html
Media One can be contacted at web@MediaOneUSA.com or 833-HELLO-M1 (833-435-5661) for a free consultation!
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Acquisition marks Spin Master's entrance into casual gaming with digital game for world-famous Rubik's Cube in development
TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. ("Spin Master" or the "Company") (TSX: TOY) (www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's entertainment company, announced today the acquisition of Nørdlight, a digital game studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. The acquisition supports Spin Master's plans to grow revenue and penetration within digital gaming as well as leverage its proprietary intellectual property across all three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games.
Spin Master initially made a minority investment in Nørdlight in August 2021 through Spin Master Ventures, an initiative focused on investing in cutting-edge, early-stage start-ups, designed to accelerate growth in each of the Company's three creative centres. Twelve months later, this transaction marks the first minority investment to transition into an acquisition.
"The pace of innovation within the children's entertainment space is rapidly changing, and this acquisition is strategically aligned with our long-term target to grow our Digital Games creative centre to up to 20% of Spin Master's total revenue," said Max Rangel, Spin Master's Global President and CEO. "Leveraging our expanding capabilities and roster of valuable intellectual property, we are well positioned to build engaging, evergreen digital games properties as gaming continues to permeate entertainment time for children."
The Nørdlight team comes with over 50 years of combined experience in the mobile games industry, delivering some of the largest grossing mobile digital games in history including running the prototype team at King.com and leading the technology and art for digital games titles including Candy Crush Saga. During the past year, Nørdlight has been working on developing and evolving the world-famous Rubik's brand into the digital space by introducing a casual mobile puzzle game, a project that is now entrusted to this renowned team of "puzzle game kings".
"We are dedicated to developing great games that captivate audiences from all around the world with playful, inclusive content," said Fredrik Loving, Spin Master's President, Digital Games. "With the Nørdlight team now a part of our ecosystem, we can't wait to show the world how we can evolve one of the best-selling physical toys into the next mobile puzzle game phenomenon."
"For us, the indie feeling in studio construction is crucial, which is why we have chosen to do this with Spin Master who shares so many of our values and really sees the possibility of building a modern studio with the employees' creativity in focus," says Olle Bäck, CEO of Nördlight. "In addition, the access to IPs we can now work with is incredible and that together we make a digital version of one of the world's best-selling puzzle is, in short, a dream come true."
Spin Master's Digital Games creative centre operates a network of studios encompassing the award-winning Toca Boca and Noid, based in Stockholm, Sweden; Originator located in San Francisco, California; and Sago Mini, located in Toronto, Canada. Spin Master is focused on accelerating the growth of the Digital Games creative centre by increasing engagement and reach within current games, creating new intellectual property, leveraging existing brands and franchises in the digital realm and through acquisition.
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Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon management's perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as a number of specific factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management as of the date on which the statements are made in this Press Release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies which could result in the forward-looking statements ultimately being incorrect. In addition to any factors and assumptions set forth above in this Press Release, the material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: the Company will be able to expand and grow its portfolio of owned intellectual property, leverage and monetize its owned intellectual property across its three creative centres and successfully license it to third parties; the Company will be able to successfully identify and integrate strategic acquisition and minority investment opportunities; seasonality; ability of factories to manufacture products, including labour size and allocation, tooling, raw material and component availability, ability to shift between product mix, and customer acceptance of delayed delivery dates; the expanded use of advanced technology, robotics and innovation the Company applies to its products will have a level of success consistent with its past experiences; the Company will continue to develop entertainment content and digital games content that will have a level of success consistent with its past experiences; the Company will continue to successfully secure broader licenses from third parties for major entertainment properties consistent with past practices; the expansion of sales and marketing offices in new markets will increase the sales of products in that territory; the Company will be able to maintain its distribution capabilities; the Company will be able to leverage its global platform to grow sales from acquired brands; the Company will be able to recognize and capitalize on opportunities earlier than its competitors; the Company will be able to continue to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships; the Company will maintain its status as a preferred collaborator; the culture and business structure of the Company will support its growth; the current business strategies of the Company will continue to be desirable on an international platform; access of entertainment content and digital games on mobile platforms will expand; fragmentation of the market will continue to create acquisition opportunities; the Company will be able to maintain its relationships with its employees, suppliers, retailers and license partners; the Company will continue to attract qualified personnel to support its development requirements; and the Company's key personnel will continue to be involved in the Company products and entertainment properties will be launched as scheduled and that the risk factors noted in this Press Release, collectively, do not have a material impact on the Company.
By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this Press Release. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the factors discussed in the Company's disclosure materials, including the Annual or subsequent, most recent interim MD&A and the Company's most recent Annual Information Form, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). These risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company and investors are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's expectations and plans relating to the future. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik's Cube® and GUND®, and is the global toy licensee for other popular properties. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films. The Company has an established presence in digital games, anchored by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, offering open-ended and creative game and educational play in digital environments. Through Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority investments globally in emerging companies and start-ups. With over 30 offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,000 team members globally. For more information visit spinmaster.com or follow-on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @spinmaster.
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Teen creates closet for those in need
By Trevor Sochocki and Anna Muckenfuss
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BEAL CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — A mid-Michigan student is stepping up to help her community.
Rylee Sisco took the money she won from a statewide essay contest and turned it into Rylee’s Closet, a give and take space for Beal City students.
“Unfortunately, there are quite a few people in our county that are living below the poverty line and so just to be able to have this money is very, very helpful,” Sisco said. “We went on a field trip recently for band and when we came back, we stopped to get food, except there were a couple of kids that couldn’t really afford it, and so they didn’t get food. And that just, it made me very sad, because you know, it’s not their fault.”
The closet was up and running in September of last year, it has everything from clothes and shoes to shampoo and soap; all free.
“While it is confidential, you know, there’s always that ‘oh no, I need help, but I’m really embarrassed about it. But I think we need to push the idea that there’s no shame in getting help, and it’s okay to reach out and be like ‘I’m, I’m struggling, I need, I need something,” Sisco said. “The support from our community is just, it’s overwhelming the amount of people we’ve had, just giving to us, and everything like that. And we’re actually getting our room now. So, we’ll have a ‘Rylee’s Room,’ maybe we can upgrade the title.”
Sisco recently won $5,000 from United Way’s ‘Pitch-er this’ contest and put all of it toward her closet and a care fund at the school.
“It’s super important, because it feels like we’re going to the next step, and now kids won’t be, won’t have to like go to this little, little corner in this room in a random hallway. Like, it’s right there and they can go find it and it’s, it’s super convenient,” Sisco said.
When Sisco, a junior, graduates, student council will take over the closet, ensuring students for years to come have a place to get the necessities.
If you’d like to financially support Rylee’s closet, you can give cash or checks made out to Beal City Public Schools or Beal City High School.
If you have items to donate, you can take them to the high school or ship them there as well.
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of an original 50 contestants, only three remain as finalists in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A Constitutional Speech Contest." The three survived two intense rounds of competition today and will vie for the championship during tomorrow's finals which will be webcast live at 10 am Eastern Time on www.legion.org and on Facebook live at The American Legion National Headquarters page.
The top prize, a $25,000 scholarship, will be awarded to Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala.; Jackson Boone of Calvert City, Ky; or Ashley Tuell of Johnson City, Tenn. The second and third place winners after tomorrow's competition will receive $22,500 and $20,000 scholarships respectively. Each of the 50 competitors are department (state or regional) champions.
The other 15 semi-finalists who competed in this afternoon's competition are Mattingly Watson (Ark.), Caleb Rasor (Ariz.), Anna Lichtenberg (Conn.), Eden Wood (Ind.), Olivia Scott (Iowa), Jha Diya (Md.), Megan Blonigen (Minn.), Valerie McDonnell (N.H.), Ian Chung (N.Y.), Ian Holdman (Okla.), Anwen Hefner (Pa.), William Sander (S.C.), Thomas Haar (S.D.), Aya Kasim (Texas) and Erin Mitchell (Wash.).
The contest, now in its 83rd year, encourages young Americans to improve their communications skills and study the U.S. Constitution. Approximately 6,000 high school students begin competition annually at The American Legion post-community level. More than $3 million in scholarships have been awarded since the inception of the program. The national contestants all competed in Indianapolis, the headquarters city for The American Legion. Previous champions include former presidential candidate Alan Keyes, the late Sen. Frank Church and writer Brent Bozell.Jr. Former Vice President Mike Pence and commentator Lou Dobbs are past state champions.
MEDIA CONTACT: John Raughter (317) 630-1350, jraughter@legion.org.
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Former Oracle Executive Brings Deep Insurance Experience to Accelerate Overjet's Growth
BOSTON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overjet, the leader in dental AI solutions for payers and providers, announced the appointment of Jeff Griffiths as Vice President of Sales. Griffiths joins Overjet amid the rapid pace of demand and fast-growing adoption from the dental payer industry for the company's revolutionary dental AI platform. Griffiths joins Overjet from Oracle, where he was Area Vice President of Sales, leading the division for insurance and healthcare payer technology and software solutions in the Americas.
In his role at Overjet, Griffiths will lead the company's fast-growing division in dental payer partnerships. Overjet's advanced AI-enabled claims review platform, Claim Intelligence, is already in use by most of the largest insurance companies, covering over 75 million Americans.
"We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to Overjet's leadership team," said Shaju Puthussery, Chief Operating Officer of Overjet. "In a short while, Overjet has emerged as the number one dental artificial intelligence company that supports insurance companies and health plans to operate efficiently and innovate constantly in this dynamic sector. With over 30 years of commercial health and dental insurance experience and a proven track record of developing high-performing sales teams, Jeff will be pivotal in building Overjet's commercial infrastructure to scale and grow in the dental payer market and solidify our leadership position."
Prior to joining Overjet from Oracle, Griffiths held senior leadership roles in sales at disruptive startups and global brands, including Oracle and Cognizant/TriZetto, both Fortune 500 companies; and HealthEdge, a provider of cloud-based SaaS applications for core administration, care management, among others.
"One of the biggest industry needs to date has been the need for standardization on the diagnosis and progression of dental disease," said Jeff Griffiths, VP of Sales. "Overjet has assembled the largest, world-class team of the most seasoned technologists and domain experts with deep AI, dental, and insurance experience who can deliver on Overjet's vision of using dental AI to improve oral health for all."
"Overjet's revolutionary Claims Workflow enables value creation through increased efficiency and lower review costs by executing payer end-to-end clinical review in a single platform," Griffiths said. "With its pioneering dental AI and adoption by the majority of dental payers in the US, Overjet is establishing the de facto standard of care and modernizing the claim workflows in our industry."
Griffiths joins Overjet's team of experienced leaders in the healthcare insurance space, including Puthussery, who was previously Chief Analytics Officer for DentaQuest, one of the largest dental insurance providers in the US. Today's announcement follows a succession of significant developments for Overjet, including:
- The appointments of Dr. Terri Dolan (Chief Dental Officer) joining from Dentsply Sirona, Sid Balwani (Vice President, Product) from Eightfold AI and Uber, and Patrick Austermann (Vice President, Engineering) joining from Oscar Health, to expand the team.
- Last month, Overjet was named one of North America's Top A.I. Companies Shaping the Future on the annual Forbes AI 50 list. Overjet was the only dental and one of the five healthcare A.I. start-ups in Forbes' annual list of companies using artificial intelligence to create a better future.
- In a landmark milestone for the dental industry, Overjet secured its second FDA clearance last month. With its FDA clearances, Overjet is the first and only dental AI company with technology cleared by the FDA, able to address both bone level measurement with periodontal disease and dental caries detection, as well as quantification for bone level and outline with caries.
About Overjet
Overjet is the global leader in dental artificial intelligence, helping both payers and providers improve patient care. By combining deep expertise in dentistry and advanced engineering, Overjet develops accurate and quantified ways to detect pathologies, and integrates actionable insights into systems and workflows to operationalize a feedback loop between payers, providers, and patients. The company was founded by experts from the MIT and Harvard School of Dental Medicine and has assembled the largest and most seasoned team of technologists and domain experts with deep AI, dental, and insurance experience. Every day, some of the largest DSOs and insurance companies rely on accurate information provided by Overjet to deliver care and service to patients. Learn more at www.overjet.com.
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GUIYANG, China, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced that the Company facilitated 27.8 million fulfilled orders with Gross Transaction Value ("GTV") of RMB65.8 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, representing 22.7% and 11.1% year-over-year decrease, respectively.
About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform, connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types. The Company provides a range of freight matching services, including freight listing service, freight brokerage service and online transaction service. The Company also provides a range of value-added services that cater to the various needs of shippers and truckers, such as financial institutions, highway authorities, and gas stations operators. With a mission to make logistics smarter, the Company is shaping the future of logistics with technology and aspires to revolutionize logistics, improve efficiency across the value chain and reduce its carbon footprint for our planet. For more information, please visit ir.fulltruckalliance.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements, which are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: FTA's goal and strategies; FTA's expansion plans; FTA's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in FTA's revenues, costs or expenses; industry landscape of, and trends in, China's road transportation market; competition in FTA's industry; FTA's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; FTA's expectations regarding its relationships with shippers, truckers and other ecosystem participants; FTA's ability to protect is systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; PRC laws, regulations, and policies relating to the road transportation market, as well as general regulatory environment in which FTA operates in China; the results of regulatory review and the duration and impact of any regulatory action taken against FTA; the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather conditions and production constraints brought by electricity rationing measures; general economic and business condition; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Mao Mao
E-mail: IR@amh-group.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Capital Markets, LLC ("BCM" or "Company"), a distributor of institutional alternative investment products and the dedicated dealer manager for Bluerock, reported a new monthly record of equity capital inflows for the Company with approximately $480 million in May and more than $2.1 billion year-to-date. The Company's trailing 3-month equity inflows annualize to approximately $5.4 billion.1
The record-setting pace was led by Bluerock's flagship institutional real estate fund, Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund (the "Fund" or "Bluerock TI Fund"), with more than $1.92 billion of new capital inflows through May 2021. Bluerock TI Fund as eclipsed $6 Billion in net assets making it the largest real estate interval fund.
At a time when all major equity and fixed income indices are down YTD, Bluerock TI Fund generated record-high shareholder net returns for the Fund in the last 12 months of 30% as of May 31, 2022.* The Fund, approaching its 10-year anniversary, boasts positive total returns in every year and an annualized net return to shareholders since inception of 9.56%, with a remarkable 1.7% annualized standard deviation since inception (TIPWX, I-share, as of 5.31.22).
"Investors are seeking to generate high income coupled with growth for an inflation hedge and shield against the high volatility and potential large drawdowns in the equity markets and are rotating capital into institutional private real estate which, historically, has performed above its long-term average during inflationary periods2," said Jeffrey Schwaber, CEO of Bluerock Capital Markets. "We believe our investment programs target investments in the real estate sectors that are poised to continue to outperform. Bluerock is delighted to provide its shareholders with outsized returns and low volatility, and we attribute our record inflows to the long-term stability and performance of the Fund," added Schwaber.
The Company is also the dedicated dealer manager for Bluerock's private placements, including those sponsored by Bluerock Value Exchange (BVEX), a national sponsor of syndicated 1031-exchange/DST offerings with a focus on Premier Exchange Properties™ in the residential and industrial sectors that seek to deliver stable cash flows and potential for value creation.
TI+ A Share and I Share Fund Net Performance
Returns presented are total net return: expressed in percentage terms, the calculation of total return is determined by taking the change in price, reinvesting, if applicable, all income and capital gains distributions during the period, and dividing by the starting price. Returns greater than one year are annualized.
The performance data quoted here represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information current to the most recent month end, please call toll-free 1-888-459-1059. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The total annual fund operating expense ratio, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements, is 2.09% for Class A and 1.83% for Class I. The Fund's investment advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the fund, at least until January 31, 2023 for Class A, and I-shares, to ensure that the net annual fund operating expenses will not exceed 1.95% for Class A, and 1.70% for Class I per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, and Class I, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. Please review the Fund's Prospectus for more detail on the expense waiver. A fund's performance, especially for very short periods of time, should not be the sole factor in making your investment decisions. Fund performance and distributions are presented net of fees.
Bluerock is a leading institutional alternative asset manager with more than $14 billion of acquired and managed assets headquartered in Manhattan with regional offices across the U.S. Bluerock principals have a collective 100+ years of investing experience with more than $48 billion real estate and capital markets experience and have helped launch leading private and public company platforms.
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund offers individual investors access to a portfolio of institutional real estate securities managed by top-ranked fund managers. The Fund seeks to provide a comprehensive real estate holding designed to provide a combination of current income, capital preservation, long-term capital appreciation and enhanced portfolio diversification with low to moderate volatility and low correlation to the broader equity and fixed income markets. The Fund utilizes an exclusive partnership with Mercer Investment Management, Inc., the world's leading advisor to endowments, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices globally, with over 3,300 clients worldwide, and over $17.3 trillion in assets under advisement.
Investing in the Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund involves risks, including the loss of principal. The Fund intends to make investments in multiple real estate securities that may subject the Fund to additional fees and expenses, including management and performance fees, which could negatively affect returns and could expose the Fund to additional risk, including lack of control, as further described in the prospectus.
The Fund's distribution policy is to make quarterly distributions to shareholders. The level of quarterly distributions (including any return of capital) is not fixed and this distribution policy is subject to change. Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from the Fund is net profit. All or a portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital based on the character of the distributions received from the underlying holdings, primarily Real Estate Investment Trusts. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions will be made after the end of each year. Shareholders should note that return of capital will reduce the tax basis of their shares and potentially increase the taxable gain, if any, upon disposition of their shares. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare distributions or that they will continue at these rates. There can be no assurance that any investment will be effective in achieving the Fund's investment objectives, delivering positive returns or avoiding losses.
Limited liquidity is provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers for no less than 5% of the Fund's shares outstanding at net asset value. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. Quarterly repurchases by the Fund of its shares typically will be funded from available cash or sales of portfolio securities. The sale of securities to fund repurchases could reduce the market price of those securities, which in turn would reduce the Fund's net asset value.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained online at bluerockfunds.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc (ALPS). Bluerock Fund Advisor, LLC is not affiliated with ALPS.
Definitions
Annual standard deviation is the daily percentage change in an investment. Standard deviation shows how much variation from the average exists with a larger number indicating the data points are more spread out over a larger range of values.
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Newborn baby abandoned at front door of home in afternoon heat, police say
MESA, Ariz. (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - Police in Arizona are investigating a situation where they say a newborn baby was abandoned outside in the heat at a random home’s front door.
The Mesa Police Department reports that a woman inside the home notified officers of the child at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
According to Arizona’s Family, the female resident told police that someone rang the doorbell and thought it was a package delivery. However, she found the baby on the ground when opening the door and called 911.
Police said the child was wrapped in a blanket and didn’t appear to be more than a day old. The child was taken to a hospital for observation and expected to be OK.
Detectives are continuing their investigation and urged anyone with further information to contact the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211.
The National Weather Service had issued an excessive heat warning for central Arizona on Friday, where temperatures were expected to reach as high as 111 degrees.
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The honor, given by The Silicon Review, validates Cosmic Wire's leading Web3 philosophy
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmic Wire, a leader in the push to realize Web3, has been named "One of the 50 Smartest Companies of 2022" by The Silicon Review, the world's most trusted online and print community for business and technology professionals. The Silicon Review's community members include thought-provoking CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, IT VPs, managers, and diverse IT professionals.
As companies in the Web3 space vie for potentially boundless profits in the corporate sector, Cosmic Wire has tied its financial interests to those of its clients, which impressed the iconic Silicon Valley news outlet.
"[Cosmic Wire] expands the value of iconic physical and digital assets using tools such as blockchain, NFTs, and immersive experience," The Silicon Review said. "It's staffed by some of the very best in the industry—and the firm believes that a proper client contract provides a shared experience of success for Cosmic Wire and its clients so that Cosmic Wire succeeds when its clients do."
On a mission to harness the possibilities of decentralization and blockchain technologies, Cosmic Wire created a first-of-its-kind platform that allows brands, artists, and intellectual property collectors countless opportunities to enhance, promote, license, and sell their work. Designed to run on any operating system, this consumer-friendly platform was developed with a client-first approach.
"This is just the beginning of Web3 and its overall implications on society. At Cosmic Wire, we're on a mission to leverage it to push back against the old system of oppressive business practices that [the entertainment industry] has been deploying since its start," said Cosmic Wire CEO Jerad Finck. "There truly is no other company like Cosmic Wire in existence, so we are thrilled to be recognized for this - and to be named 'one of the smartest companies of 2022' by this prestigious publication."
The Silicon Review agreed that Web3 delivers a platform for companies like Cosmic Wire to disrupt the old ways of doing business in the entertainment industry.
"Web3 will create a more equitable and empowering ecosystem for entertainers to thrive by enabling transformative change in incentives, ownership structures, and monetization channels," the publication wrote.
Cosmic Wire's internal catalog is currently valued at $1.7 billion in exclusive licenses. Soon, Cosmic Wire will also share its expertise with consumers.
"We are so excited to share our full-stack and spatial e-commerce solutions in real-time rendered metaverses through our wholly contained subsidiary, VERS3S, as we change how consumers, content creators, and IP holders interact and do business," Finck said.
For more information, visit https://cosmicwire.com
Based in Los Angeles, Cosmic Wire is a platform agnostic Web3 entertainment technology company that offers brands, celebrities, artists, and IP collectors the ability to enhance, promote, license, and sell their work. Cosmic Wire creates NFTs with a purpose and expands the value of iconic physical and digital assets using tools such as blockchain, NFTs, and immersive experiences. Staffed by some of the very best in the industry, Cosmic Wire's completely internalized development, marketing, and sales teams support clients from concept to close. Cosmic Wire believes that a proper client contract provides a shared experience of success for Cosmic Wire and their clients so that Cosmic Wire succeeds when their clients do.
Website: https://www.cosmicwire.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosmicwire
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cosmicwireinc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicwireinc
Discord: https://discord.gg/cosmicwire
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Rubenstein Public Relations
Steven Weiss
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Direct: (212) 805-3062
Cosmic Wire
Alan Wallace
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Prime Source drives digital transformation in businesses linking Europe and Asia,
leveraging cloud and AI to drive growth, optimize processes and unlock savings
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FatBrain AI (LZG International Inc.; OTC: LZGI), the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions empowering global growth businesses, has acquired Prime Source, the largest independent IT software developer in Kazakhstan and fifth-largest in Central Asia, delivering proven outcomes to enterprises worldwide since 2007.
Prime Source's IT engineering scale paired with FatBrain's peer intelligence AI and accessible subscription model enables tens of millions of businesses across the Near East, Central and South Asia to join the data cloud and AI revolution.
"There are more than 213 million global growth businesses, so-called SMEs, building the economy of the future today. This acquisition allows FatBrain to turbo-charge these businesses with powerful AI and peer intelligence solutions that have historically only been available to a few of the largest companies," said Peter B. Ritz, co-founder and CEO of FatBrain AI.
Prime Source helps its clients and their customers optimize business processes through robotic automation (BPO+RPA); digital transformation and siloed data integration; risk differentiation and ratings; insight analytics and forecasting. For example, Prime Source rapidly delivered a lending solution that helped its Uzbek client Tenge Bank accelerate its underwriting to build a US$56M auto loan portfolio, issuing 100 loans per day with under 60-minute per loan in processing time. Prime Source also provides strategic supply chain solutions and dynamic risk management and credit monitoring to thousands of businesses and large financial institutions.
"We've created a team culture centered on data-driven transparency and outcomes – enabling our customers to rapidly innovate," said Evgeny Chsherbinin, CEO of Prime Source. "Our extended enterprise reach maximizes our impact across tens of thousands of businesses and the largest economic stakeholders across the region connecting Europe and Asia. For example, Prime Source solutions for corruption risk management and financial crime controls enable the thousands of businesses to assure a robust supply chain and compliant financial conduct, while simultaneously helping the largest financial institutions, heavy industry and state-owned enterprises to quantify improvements in their respective and overall credit ratings. We are very excited to simplify such multi-level complexities alongside FatBrain at scale, and look forward to joining forces to bring the AI revolution to more customers and markets."
"Our mission at FatBrain is to boost businesses of tomorrow, their clients, suppliers and partners with actionable decision-making to reclaim time, save money and grow profits," said Dr. Rajarshi Das, co-founder and chief scientific officer at FatBrain. "FatBrain and Prime Source are united in supporting the global community of growth businesses through this extended enterprise GTM."
FatBrain AI (LZG International, Inc.; OTC: LZGI) is the first and leading provider of powerful and easy-to-use AI solutions to millions of businesses of tomorrow driving the majority of the global economy, empowering them to grow, innovate faster and save money. FatBrain's innovative solutions transform continuous learning, narrative reasoning, cloud, blockchain and Web3 technologies into auditable, explainable and easy to integrate products. FatBrain's subscription model allows all companies to deploy its advanced AI solutions quickly and easily, securely utilizing them on premises behind their firewalls or via cloud.
For more information, please visit: https://www.fatbrain.ai.
Since 2007, Prime Source has been a powerful design center for software development, technology solutions, data management and strategic IT consulting. Prime Source's internal team of 450 IT engineers serves more than 2,000 customers in Kazakhstan, CIS Region and the United States, including major banks, state-owned and oil and gas enterprises. It provides businesses of all sizes from startups to multibillion-dollar enterprises with the latest innovations in robotization and business process management, system integration, data management, risk management, analytics and forecasting. Using internal R&D resources, Prime Source is advancing the markets for big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. According to the March 31, 2022 IT provider market survey report by Kursiv Research, Prime Source tops the leaderboard for advanced IT solutions without state-owned or foreign balance sheet support and is fifth-largest overall by revenue in IT services across Central Asia.
For more information, please visit: https://p-s.kz/.
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Watchdog's Free Guide Aims to Help Car Buyers Learn More about Electric Vehicles
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking the introduction of an unprecedented electric vehicle rebate in Illinois, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Tuesday released the EV Buyer's Handbook, a free resource for consumers interested in the practical steps to purchasing an electric vehicle (EV).
Consumers can order a free copy of the guide here. The first of its kind in CUB's 38-year history, this handbook helps buyers decide whether an electric vehicle is the right choice by answering key questions, offering an EV checklist and providing a list of helpful additional resources.
The timing of the guide is important, given the fact that gasoline prices have shot well past $5 a gallon this summer. Also, the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), historic legislation that CUB supported, has made possible a $4,000 rebate for the purchase of an electric passenger vehicle.
CUB planned the public release of its guide with the introduction of that unprecedented rebate this month. (You can read more about the rebate, offered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, here.)
"This summer, drivers have seen a tremendous increase in fuel prices across the country–and the growing costs of gasoline-powered cars combined with our growing climate problems are leading many to consider cleaner, cheaper transportation options," said CUB Executive Director David Kolata. "We're excited to provide the EV Buyer's Handbook, just as Illinois drivers have the opportunity to take advantage of the $4,000 EV rebate created by CEJA."
CEJA made Illinois a national leader in electric vehicle policy, setting a statewide goal of 1,000,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030. This switch to electric vehicles will help meet carbon emission reduction goals and reduce Illinois' dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Vehicle pollution is now a more significant cause of carbon pollution than power plants.
CUB is Illinois' leading nonprofit utility watchdog. Created by the Illinois Legislature, CUB opened its doors in 1984 to represent the interests of residential and small-business utility customers. Since then, it has saved consumers more than $20 billion by helping block rate hikes, secure refunds and fight for clean, low-cost energy. For more information, call CUB's Consumer Hotline, 1-800-669-5556, or visit its website, www.CitizensUtilityBoard.org.
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Highlights
- First quarter 2022 net income of $393.0 million, or $2.48 per diluted share
- Record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of $710.9 million
- Share repurchases of $263.2 million in first quarter 2022
- Expect 2022 adjusted EBITDA to improve to $2.6 billion to $2.9 billion
CLAYTON, Mo., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First quarter 2022 reported net income was $393.0 million, or $2.48 per diluted share, which compares to first quarter 2021 reported net income of $243.6 million, or $1.51 per diluted share. First quarter 2022 adjusted EBITDA of $710.9 million excludes depreciation and amortization expense of $151.7 million and restructuring charges of $3.1 million. First quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA was $540.4 million. Sales in the first quarter 2022 were $2,461.4 million compared to $1,918.8 million in the first quarter 2021.
Scott Sutton, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our team's performance in the first quarter continued to prioritize system value and delivered record quarterly adjusted EBITDA despite the challenges faced by our Chemicals businesses. Our Chemicals teams overcame reduced electrical power generation at our Freeport, Texas facility, which is expected to continue at least into fourth quarter 2022, and weaker European epoxy resin demand in our system, which caused us to temporarily curtail epoxy resin production at our Stade, Germany facility and refrain from selling incremental volume into a poor-quality market; thereby, breaking the cyclic tendencies that have historically plagued the business. Our Winchester business delivered record quarterly segment results as our Shoot United™ campaign ramped up.
"As we look forward to second quarter 2022 in our Chemicals businesses, we expect our winning model to push second quarter 2022 results higher than first quarter 2022, despite sequentially higher raw material and operating costs, mainly increased natural gas and electrical power costs. Our Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls second quarter 2022 results is expected to improve sequentially despite approximately $75 million of reduced margin from lost sales and production volumes, increased maintenance expense and other costs, as a result of the unplanned production outage at our Plaquemine, Louisiana facility. Our Epoxy business expects to continue to absorb weaker epoxy resin demand and operate at low rates. With our recently announced price increases for ammunition and primers expected to offset higher commodity and other materials costs, we expect Winchester second quarter results to be similar to first quarter 2022 levels. Overall, we expect Olin's second quarter 2022 adjusted EBITDA to improve sequentially from first quarter 2022."
SEGMENT REPORTING
Olin defines segment earnings as income (loss) before interest expense, interest income, other operating income (expense), non-operating pension income, other income, and income taxes.
CHLOR ALKALI PRODUCTS AND VINYLS
Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls sales for the first quarter 2022 were $1,245.2 million compared to $867.0 million in the first quarter 2021. The increase in Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls sales was primarily due to higher pricing, partially offset by lower volumes. First quarter 2022 segment earnings were $328.6 million compared to $271.1 million in the first quarter 2021. The first quarter 2021 segment earnings included a gain of $121.4 million associated with Winter Storm Uri due to customary financial hedges and contracts maintained to provide protection from rapid and dramatic changes in energy costs, partially offset by unabsorbed fixed manufacturing costs and storm-related maintenance costs. Excluding the effects of Winter Storm Uri, the $178.9 million increase in segment earnings was primarily due to higher pricing across all products. The segment earnings also reflected lower volumes and higher raw material and operating costs, mainly increased natural gas and electrical power costs. Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls first quarter 2022 results included depreciation and amortization expense of $123.1 million compared to $115.8 million in the first quarter 2021.
EPOXY
Epoxy sales for the first quarter 2022 were $789.5 million compared to $662.6 million in the first quarter 2021. The increase in Epoxy sales was primarily due to higher pricing. First quarter 2022 segment earnings were $138.0 million compared to $65.2 million in the first quarter 2021. The first quarter 2021 segment earnings included a penalty of $21.5 million associated with Winter Storm Uri due to unabsorbed fixed manufacturing costs and storm-related maintenance costs. Excluding the effects of Winter Storm Uri, the $51.3 million increase in Epoxy segment earnings was primarily due to higher product margins, as higher pricing was partially offset by higher benzene and propylene raw material costs. The segment earnings also reflected lower volumes and higher operating costs, mainly increased natural gas and electrical power costs. Epoxy first quarter 2022 results included depreciation and amortization expense of $20.4 million compared to $22.1 million in the first quarter 2021.
WINCHESTER
Winchester sales for the first quarter 2022 were $426.7 million compared to $389.2 million in the first quarter 2021. The increase in Winchester sales was primarily due to higher commercial ammunition pricing. First quarter 2022 segment earnings were $118.9 million compared to $85.1 million in the first quarter 2021. The $33.8 million increase in segment earnings was primarily due to higher commercial ammunition pricing which was partially offset by higher commodity and other materials costs. Winchester first quarter 2022 results included depreciation and amortization expense of $6.2 million compared to $5.6 million in the first quarter 2021.
CORPORATE AND OTHER COSTS
Other corporate and unallocated costs in the first quarter of 2022 decreased $2.7 million compared to the first quarter 2021 primarily due to lower incentive costs, which includes mark-to-market adjustments on stock-based compensation, partially offset by higher legal fees.
LIQUIDITY AND SHARE REPURCHASES
The cash balance on March 31, 2022, was $197.9 million and we ended the quarter with net debt of approximately $2.6 billion and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.0 times. Olin typically experiences normal seasonal working capital growth during the first quarter. The increase in working capital was $195.5 million in first quarter 2022 compared to $204.3 million in first quarter 2021.
During first quarter 2022, approximately 5.2 million shares of common stock were repurchased at a cost of $263.2 million. For the full year 2021, Olin repurchased approximately 4.7 million shares of common stock at a cost of $251.9 million. As of March 31, 2022, Olin had approximately $789 million available under its current share repurchase authorization.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Olin senior management will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2022 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, April 29, 2022. Remarks will be followed by a question and answer session. Associated slides, which will be available the evening before the call, and the conference call will be accessible via webcast through Olin's website, www.olin.com, under the first quarter conference call icon. An archived replay of the webcast will also be available in the Investor Relations section of Olin's website beginning at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. A final transcript of the call will be posted the next business day.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach, hydrogen, and hydrochloric acid. Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.
Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on management's beliefs, certain assumptions made by management, forecasts of future results, and current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets and economy in which we and our various segments operate. The statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
We have used the words "anticipate," "intend," "may," "expect," "believe," "should," "plan," "outlook," "project," "estimate," "forecast," "optimistic," "target," and variations of such words and similar expressions in this communication to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those matters expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise. The payment of cash dividends is subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will be determined in light of then-current conditions, including our earnings, our operations, our financial conditions, our capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. In the future, our board of directors may change our dividend policy, including the frequency or amount of any dividend, in light of then-existing conditions.
The risks, uncertainties and assumptions involved in our forward-looking statements, many of which are discussed in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including without limitation the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports furnished or filed with the SEC, include, but are not limited to, the following:
Business, Industry and Operational Risks
- sensitivity to economic, business and market conditions in the United States and overseas, including economic instability or a downturn in the sectors served by us;
- declines in average selling prices for our products and the supply/demand balance for our products, including the impact of excess industry capacity or an imbalance in demand for our chlor alkali products;
- unsuccessful execution of our strategic operating model, which prioritizes Electrochemical Unit (ECU) margins over sales volumes;
- failure to control costs and inflation impacts or failure to achieve targeted cost reductions;
- our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for specified feedstock and services and our reliance on third-party transportation;
- higher-than-expected raw material, energy, transportation, and/or logistics costs;
- the occurrence of unexpected manufacturing interruptions and outages, including those occurring as a result of labor disruptions, production hazards and weather-related events;
- the failure or an interruption of our information technology systems;
- failure to identify, attract, develop, retain and motivate qualified employees throughout the organization;
- our inability to complete future acquisitions or successfully integrate them into our business;
- our substantial amount of indebtedness and significant debt service obligations;
- risks associated with our international sales and operations, including economic, political or regulatory changes;
- the negative impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and the global response to the pandemic, including without limitation adverse impacts in complying with governmental mandates;
- weak industry conditions affecting our ability to comply with the financial maintenance covenants in our senior credit facility;
- adverse conditions in the credit and capital markets, limiting or preventing our ability to borrow or raise capital;
- the effects of any declines in global equity markets on asset values and any declines in interest rates or other significant assumptions used to value the liabilities in, and funding of, our pension plans;
- our long-range plan assumptions not being realized causing a non-cash impairment charge of long-lived assets;
Legal, Environmental and Regulatory Risks
- changes in, or failure to comply with, legislation or government regulations or policies, including changes regarding our ability to manufacture or use certain products and changes within the international markets in which we operate;
- new regulations or public policy changes regarding the transportation of hazardous chemicals and the security of chemical manufacturing facilities;
- unexpected outcomes from legal or regulatory claims and proceedings;
- costs and other expenditures in excess of those projected for environmental investigation and remediation or other legal proceedings;
- various risks associated with our Lake City U.S. Army Ammunition Plant contract and performance under other governmental contracts; and
- failure to effectively manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and related regulations, including climate change and sustainability.
All of our forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these factors. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we consider immaterial could affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements.
2022-09
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Plans provide 24/7 access to a 5-step success method. Includes weekly access to Q&A session, and mini courses, all searchable by keywords, beginning April, 2022
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Potty training season is almost here, and we are happy to provide eager parents around the globe with easy-access to an effective plan, resources and support to increase their family's potty training success. The most commonly asked questions of "When should I start potty training?" and "How do I potty train my child?" are answered with the click of a few buttons. Personalized responses to questions are provided by employed, trained and background checked potty training experts. Gone are the days of wondering "Is this working?" Here are the days of using a method that meets your family at your level and leads you through a 5-stage potty training process for success.
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We help parents who are at a loss of where to start, feeling overwhelmed and/or are discouraged to gain the confidence, know-how and support needed in order to get their children out of diapers.
This new offering is in addition to The Potty School's previous offerings serving parents with children ages 0-17 months (Elimination Communication), 18 months - 5 years (Potty Training for neurotypical children) and 0-9 years (Special Needs), via Consultation Calls, Home Consults and Online Courses.
Diapers-to-Flush online membership is $49/month, with discounts on multi-month purchases. For 50% off your first month use code: D2F50OFF at checkout (Eligible for first-time orders only with a minimum retail purchase price of $49.00).
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About The Potty School LLC
The Potty School® is a leader in teaching, consulting and encouraging parents to successfully potty their children via phone, virtually and in-person. Families and caregivers can choose from consultations, courses or a membership. From diaper to flush, we'll have a way to support you. For more information about the Diaper to Flush membership, visit www.thepottyschool.com/diapers-to-flush. For more information about the company The Potty School®, visit www.thepottyschool.com, or follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThePottySchool or Instagram: @ThePottySchool
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Rigorous, independent audit certifies RazorMetrics has the highest level of data security measures
AUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RazorMetrics, a SaaS-based drug cost solution platform earned a Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) Certification, which is based on five trust service principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. SOC 2 compliance is only awarded to tech companies after they pass a painstaking, third-party audit.
RazorMetrics pursued the voluntary security audit because the company strives to be the best-in-class drug savings technology solution and to demonstrate their commitment to data security, maintaining the availability of its service, and protecting the confidential information of its customers. The company is receiving the certification for the second year in a row, showing its commitment to HIPAA, data security, and patient privacy.
"Data security is essential in our modern, highly connected world. But in the healthcare tech space, where companies work with private health information, there is no room for error," said Gary Epple, Chief Technology Officer for RazorMetrics. "While the certification itself is important, the security culture that we've installed since the start of the company is what differentiates us from others in the space."
SOC 2 Audit compliance is a stringent security audit program for service organizations developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The purpose of the SOC 2 audit and certification is to provide industry-recognized and verifiable third-party assurance that RazorMetrics has protective security controls to safeguard federally regulated electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), as well as other confidential or private data.
RazorMetrics' SOC 2 report was issued by an independent CPA firm, A-LIGN. During the examination, the independent auditors evaluated and tested controls over the following domains:
- Control environment
- Risk Assessment
- Communication and Information
- Risk Mitigation
- Monitoring Activities
- Control Activities
- Logical and Physical access controls
- System operations
- Change management
- Additional Criteria for Availability
RazorMetrics is a healthcare technology company whose SaaS-based platform uses AI and ML to lower drug spend for health plans, self-insured employers, and consumers. RazorMetrics unique, physician-first approach process that is simple, requires no extra clicks in the EHR and no external programs or apps to access. Switches are straightforward, easy to make, and the entire process stays within the normal clinical workflow. The platform is complementary to existing pharmacy initiatives and works with PBMs and other drug cost savings solutions to optimize results. RazorMetrics is fully scalable and customizable to each client's unique variables and formularies. For more information, visit www.razormetrics.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that he expects the oft-maligned “transition take foul” to come with stiffer penalties next season.
Silver expects the rules regarding the play — where a defender intentionally commits a foul to halt a transition opportunity for the opposition — are going to change this summer. It’s been something the NBA and its competition committee have been studying for several seasons.
Momentum has been building for several months toward a change, one that now seems likely to come at league meetings in July.
“I am confident that we’ll see a change,” Silver said in an interview Friday with The Associated Press. “I would not say I’m overconfident that it will be the last change, even though this is a rule that we’ve been experimenting with in the G League for last four years.”
The way such fouls have been officiated in the G League since 2018 is this: When a defender commits a take foul, which is one where no play on the ball is made but doesn’t rise to the level of a clear path foul, the fouled team retains possession and gets one free throw before play resumes. The clear path foul results in two shots and the ball.
Under FIBA rules, which govern international basketball, the penalty for transition take fouls is two shots and the ball.
“I think the take foul needs to be abolished as soon as humanly possible,” Golden State coach Steve Kerr said earlier in these playoffs. “I coached in FIBA the last few summers and FIBA has a rule that basically eliminated it entirely. It’s so penalizing when you get called for it that coaches all teach their teams, don’t do it. That’s what we need to do as a league. … You’ve just got to get rid of it, make the game better, open up the game and hopefully that’s what will happen this summer.”
The G League and Summer League are the traditional testing labs for the NBA before making rule changes or amending policies. Among those that started at those levels and eventually got to the NBA — the coaches’ challenge, plus resetting the 24-second shot clock to 14 seconds in offensive rebound situations.
The take foul, Silver believes, is about to get added to that list.
“I always say to people, including on this potential change in take fouls, if there was something that was obvious it would have happened long ago,” Silver said after the dedication of a new NBA Cares Live, Learn or Play Center to assist the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco. “There’s pros and cons to everything we do. This is a change I’m very much in favor of, and from all the research we’ve looked at, it’s something our fans really want too.”
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CRIS, BLUE, NRDY, SIEN, and AQST.
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- Fast casual concept celebrates grand opening in North Little Rock on May 11th -
ATLANTA, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the grand opening of its newest restaurant in North Little Rock, Arkansas that will feature a drive-thru. This location marks Chicken Salad Chick's fifth restaurant in Arkansas and second in the Little Rock area. Following the North Little Rock opening, the brand will continue its development in the area with a restaurant slated for West Little Rock later this year. Located at 3901 Warden Road, Chicken Salad Chick North Little Rock will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, May 11, and will offer free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.
During grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for with specials and giveaways that include:
- Wednesday, May 11 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year – The first 100 guests will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for an entire year, with one of those lucky guests randomly selected to win one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week. * Guests can arrive starting at 7am for grand opening day only.
- Thursday, May 12 – The first 50 guests at 10am and 6pm to purchase a Chick Special will receive a free Chick Special for their next visit.**
- Friday, May 13 – All day long, guests can enjoy buy two large Quick Chicks, get one free.
- Saturday, May 14 – All day long, guests who purchase a Chick Special will receive a free scoop of Classic Carol.**
Spearheading the Little Rock-area development are multi-unit franchise owners Emily Gray and Hudson Sandefur of North Little Rocking Chick. LLC. The duo began their business journey together in 2020 after debuting the brand's first Little Rock restaurant in Benton. Quickly gaining the support and encouragement of their community, Gray and Sandefur made it their mission to continue spreading the joy that is Chicken Salad Chick by opening restaurants all throughout Little Rock, starting with their North Little Rock restaurant. The duo's commitment to bettering their community and providing excellent service continues to be an integral part of their business success, proven by their recent accolade of the Spirit of the Chick award presented by Chicken Salad Chick.
"We aim to be the bright spot in our guests' day," said Gray. "With so much going on in the world around us, we're committed to always serving guests with a smile, creating meals that suit a variety of palates and being a warm, inviting place to enjoy a meal. We constantly remind our teams that when they come to work, they're doing so much more than serving chicken salad- they're uplifting their community. We can't wait to continue growing our Little Rock Chick family and have them fall in love with CSC just as we did."
Chicken Salad Chick North Little Rock will also be hosting a Friends and Family event to kick off its grand opening celebrations. During the event, the restaurant will be accepting donations for the Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Chicken Salad Chick in North Little Rock will be open Monday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and trends.
*Eligible winners must be over 16 years of age and are required to download and create an account on the Craving Credits app. Once the restaurant opens, guests will receive a unique code to enter into their Craving Credits app to receive their reward. All first 100 guests must make a purchase of The Chick meal or greater value.
**Must download the CSC App and be 16 years or older to purchase. Not valid with any other offers. Limit 1 reward per guest present.
For more information on giveaways and specials, visit https://www.facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickNorthLittleRockAR/.
About Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick's robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama by Stacy and Kevin Brown in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 205 restaurants in 17 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2022 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious for the second consecutive year, Fast Casual.com's top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2021, QSR's Best Franchise Deals in 2019 and 2020, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises in 2020 and 2021. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.
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Q1 2022 Net Revenue of $85.1 million
Cash and Cash Equivalents of $143.8 million at Quarter-End
NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH" or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX:AAWH), a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 ("Q1 2022"). Financial results are reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and all currency is in U.S. dollars.
- Gross Revenue: Total revenue of $101.2 million decreased 0.8% quarter-over-quarter and increased 33.4% year-over-year.
- Net Revenue: Net revenue, which excludes intercompany sale of wholesale products, decreased 3.8% quarter-over-quarter, but increased 28.7% year-over-year, to $85.1 million.
- Net Loss: Net loss of $27.8 million during the quarter, compared to net loss of $16.5 million in Q4 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA1: Adjusted EBITDA1 of $16.4 million, representing a 19.2% margin.
- Balance Sheet: As of March 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents were $143.8 million, and net debt2 was $89.9 million.
- During Q1 2022, the Company focused on bringing online new canopy in Barry, Illinois and Athol, Massachusetts and preparing for the imminent start of adult-use sales at the Rochelle Park dispensary in New Jersey. The Company completed its first harvest at the Barry greenhouse on March 29th, and began planting an additional 37,000 square feet of canopy in Athol subsequent to the end of the quarter. The Company also launched its value segment brand, Simply Herb, which is now sold in all current markets which the Company operates. The Company ended the quarter with 20 operating dispensaries and 213,000 square feet of canopy across five states.
- Subsequent to Q1 2022, the Company completed an equity transaction to roll up all of the other existing members of Story of PA CR, LLC. The Company will use the remainder of the year to build a cultivation facility and six dispensaries, with plans to commence operations in Pennsylvania in 2023.
- Also after the quarter, the Company was one of the first in the state of New Jersey to launch adult-use sales at its dispensary in Rochelle Park, marking the start to the highly anticipated adult-use market in the state. On the first day of recreational sales, the Company had approximately 1,500 customers and average basket sizes of $135, further substantiating the promising market.
- Lastly, subsequent to the quarter, AWH, MedMen NY, Inc. and MM Enterprises USA, LLC (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) ("MedMen") signed a term sheet agreeing to settle their lawsuit in the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in New York County. To settle the dispute, AWH will increase the transaction consideration by $15 million, $4 million of which is contingent on the start of adult-use sales at a MedMen NY dispensary. The revised total consideration of $88 million remains significantly below recent precedent transactions. The parties have also amended certain terms in their previously announced transaction agreement, which they expect to close in the coming month. Upon closing, AWH will enter its seventh state.
"Q1 2022 was a transitionary quarter for Ascend as we made investments to launch the next phase of our growth story," said Abner Kurtin CEO and Co-Founder. "While preparing for adult-use sales in New Jersey, we significantly increased our total canopy capacity and recently entered into the Pennsylvania market. The early days of adult-use sales in New Jersey indicate that the state will be a key growth driver for the remainder of 2022."
Net revenue, which excludes intercompany sale of wholesale products, was $85.1 million, representing a 28.7% year-over year increase, primarily driven by new retail stores and higher wholesale volumes sold. Net revenue decreased 3.8% quarter-over-quarter, primarily driven by wholesale pricing pressure in Illinois and Massachusetts and lower average retail basket sizes in each of the states we operate in, except for Ohio.
Total retail revenue was $63.3 million for the first quarter of 2022, representing a 2.4% decline as compared to the prior quarter.
Gross wholesale revenue increased to $37.9 million, a 2.1% sequential increase, driven by growth in intercompany wholesale sales. Net wholesale revenue decreased 7.8% sequentially to $21.8 million, primarily driven by pricing pressure in Illinois and Massachusetts.
Q1 2022 gross profit was $23.4 million, or 27.6% of revenue, as compared to $30.8 million, or 34.8% of revenue, for the prior quarter. The decline was primarily driven by start-up costs incurred before the commencement of certain significant operations, which are expected to commence later this year.
Q1 2022 Adjusted Gross Profit1 was $36.5 million, or 42.9% of revenue, as compared to $37.5 million, or 42.4% of revenue, for the prior quarter. Adjusted Gross Profit1 excludes depreciation and amortization included in cost of goods sold, equity-based compensation included in cost of goods sold, and non-cash inventory adjustments. Adjusted Gross Profit1 dollars decreased 2.7% quarter-over-quarter due to lower realized pricing in Illinois and Massachusetts. Retail Gross Profit and Wholesale Gross Profit both decreased sequentially, primarily driven by smaller basket sizes in the retail business and pressured wholesale pricing in Illinois and Massachusetts. Adjusted Gross Profit1 margin on a consolidated basis increased 50 basis points quarter-over-quarter to 42.9%. This was primarily driven by higher intercompany sales as a percentage of wholesale sales in the quarter.
Total general and administrative expenses (excluding litigation settlement) for Q1 2022 were $33.2 million, or 39.0% of revenue, as compared to $31.6 million, or 35.7% of revenue, for the prior quarter. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were elevated during the quarter, as the Company increased staff to support cultivation expansions ahead of realizing the related revenue contributions.
Net loss attributable to AWH for the first quarter of 2022 was $27.8 million, or a loss of $0.16 per basic and diluted common share. This was primarily driven by operating costs and a one-time settlement charge related to the settlement of a stockholder dispute regarding one of the Company's convertible note purchase agreements.
Adjusted EBITDA1, which adjusts for tax, interest, depreciation, amortization, equity-based compensation, and other items deemed one-time in nature, was $16.4 million in Q1 2022. This represents a 17.1% decrease quarter-over-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 of 19.2% represented a 309 basis point decrease compared to the prior quarter.
This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are included in the financial schedules attached to this press release. This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for, or superior to, any measure of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
AWH will host a conference call on May 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (888) 390-0605 with conference ID 72077468. A live audio webcast of the call will also be available on the Investor Relations section of AWH's website at https://awholdings.com/investors/ and will be archived for replay.
AWH is a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator with licenses and assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products for retail and wholesale customers. AWH produces and distributes its in-house Simply Herb, Ozone, and Ozone Reserve branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com.
Additional information relating to the Company's first quarter 2022 results is available on the Investor Relations section of AWH's website at https://awholdings.com/investors/, the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and Canada's System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR") at www.sedar.com.
This news release includes forward-looking information and statements, which may include, but are not limited to, the plans, intentions, expectations, estimates, and beliefs of the Company. Words such as "expects", "continue", "will", "anticipates" and "intends" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information and statements. Without limiting the generality of the preceding statement, all statements in this press release relating to estimated and projected revenue, expectations regarding production capacity, anticipated capital expenditures, proceeds from sale leasebacks, expansion, profit, product demand, margins, costs, cash flows, sources of capital, growth rates and future financial and operating results are forward-looking information and statements. We caution investors that any such forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current projections and expectations about future events and financial trends, the receipt of all required regulatory approvals, and on certain assumptions and analysis made by the Company in light of the experience of the Company and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors management believes are appropriate.
Forward-looking information and statements involve and are subject to assumptions and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual events, results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future events, results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information and statements herein. Such factors include, among others, the risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company's other reports and filings with the applicable Canadian securities regulators on its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking information and statements herein are reasonable, in light of the use of assumptions and the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in such information and statements, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, and accordingly readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance upon such forward-looking information and statements. Any forward-looking information and statements herein are made as of the date hereof, and except as required by applicable laws, the Company assumes no obligation and disclaims any intention to update or revise any forward-looking information and statements herein or to update the reasons that actual events or results could or do differ from those projected in any forward looking information and statements herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise, except as required by applicable laws. The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.
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RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (UNAUDITED)
We define "Adjusted Gross Profit" as gross profit excluding non-cash inventory costs, which include depreciation and amortization included in cost of goods sold, equity-based compensation included in cost of goods sold, start-up costs included in cost of goods sold, and other non-cash inventory adjustments. We define "Adjusted Gross Margin" as Adjusted Gross Profit as a percentage of net revenue. Our "Adjusted EBITDA" is a non-GAAP measure used by management that is not defined by U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. We define "Adjusted EBITDA Margin" as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenue. Management calculates Adjusted EBITDA as the reported net loss, adjusted to exclude: income tax expense; other (income) expense; interest expense, depreciation and amortization; depreciation and amortization included in cost of goods sold; non-cash inventory adjustments; equity-based compensation; equity-based compensation included in cost of goods sold; start-up costs; start-up costs included in cost of goods sold; transaction-related and other non-recurring expenses; litigation settlement; and loss on sale of assets. Accordingly, management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides meaningful and useful financial information, as this measure demonstrates the operating performance of the business. Non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in addition to the results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but they should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, U.S. GAAP results.
The following table presents Adjusted Gross Profit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
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The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
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ROCKFORD, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Congressman, Don Manzullo (R-IL), knows about navigating the often tumultuous and stalemated U.S. Congress. In his new book, Do Nice Guys Run for Congress? How an Obscure, Country Lawyer Kept his Faith, Beat the Establishment, and Survived Twenty Years in Congress, Manzullo discusses how Americans can become more civil and reverse the dangerous trend in rejecting Democracy.
Relying on his faith and determination, Manzullo overcame political headwinds and a severe learning disability to help change the perception that members of Congress are corrupt and unable to work together. He offers a prescription for how to change that paradigm today.
"Unfortunately, we face a crisis in Congress, where hyper-partisanship supersedes rationality," Manzullo said. "It saddens me that today it is more important to grandstand and name call than create a dialog with those of opposite views. I challenged that acrimony and became known as a member of Congress who built bipartisan coalitions and changed laws, complex regulations, and government policies."
Current and former members of Congress praised Manzullo's book.
"A study of somebody fighting for victims of big government, while adding humor and an intensely personal perspective…an enjoyable read," said U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).
"Don and I were the political odd couple of Illinois. While his friendly bipartisan style is missed in the halls of Congress, it comes alive on the pages of this book," added U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL.).
Manzullo is available for interviews and speaking opportunities. A 60 second video of the book is on https://youtu.be/T2s4_OQVlF0
BACKROUND: A graduate of American University and Marquette Law School, Don Manzullo practiced law for twenty-two years in northern Illinois. He served twenty years in Congress (1993-2013), where he chaired the Asia Subcommittee on Foreign Affairs and Small Business Committee and also served on the Financial Services Committee. He was President/CEO of Korea Economic Institute of America (2013-2018), and is an adjunct instructor, vice chair, and senior advisor of the Institute of Public Policy and World Affairs at Rockford University, Rockford, Illinois.
The book is published by Westbow Press, ISBN: 978-1-6642-4590-7 (sc), ISBN: 978-1-6642-4592-1 (hc), ISBN: 978-1-6642-4591-4 (e) Price: eBook, $9.99; softcover $19.95, hardcover $35.9
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Charita Goshay: Ohio's teachers need support, not guns
It was a simple enough question.
During a recent Statehouse hearing regarding House Bill 99, which now allows teachers and other school employees to have guns on school grounds, state Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells of Columbus asked sponsors of the legislation:
"What happens when a teacher shoots a student?"
His question was dismissed as uniformed and hypothetical.
But aren't most bills created based on assumptions of what might or might not happen?
Apparently, someone in Columbus asked themselves "What can we do to make school harder?" and sent the bill to Gov. Mike DeWine, who signed it on Monday.
But Jarrell's question is legitimate.
More:Future teacher: 'Do you want me focusing on teaching your kid or ... getting a gun license?'
What happens when an employee's gun comes up missing?
Will the school be shut down, with lockers, cars and bookbags searched?
How long will all that take?
If there is a school shooting, how are police supposed to know who's who?
The new law also reduces the number of training hours required for school employees, from 728 hours to 24, plus an additional eight hours a year; far less time than is required for police officers who can't possibly be fans of this development.
Who hasn't seen those videos of so-called gun safety experts, shooting themselves in the foot during a demonstration?
What could happen with a mere 24 hours of training?
Given all this, why wouldn't an in-house shooting occur?
Dodge City
The law also flies in the face of teachers, 80% of whom are opposed to their peers having a weapon in school, according to numerous surveys. Every time there is a report of a school shooting, it has to be traumatic for those wondering if their school isn't next.
More Charita:Doing nothing has us coming undone
The school bill is a bookend of sorts to Senate Bill 215, which eliminates training and permit requirements for concealed weapons, which also went into effect on Monday.
In the dog days of July and August, Ohio may make Dodge City look like your granddaughter's dance recital.
According to Everytown Research, states which have eliminated concealed-carry permits and training saw a jump in the number of gun-related deaths.
Can any reasonable person really be surprised by this?
In signing House Bill 99, Gov. Mike DeWine has reversed his own stance. As attorney general, DeWine supported a requirement of 150 hours of weapons training for school employees.
More Charita:Ohio's newest gun bill: What could go wrong?
Pup tent politics
After a mass shooting devastated their city in 2019, he promised residents in Dayton he would do something to mitigate gun violence but folded like a pup tent, unwilling to wage a fight even for a red-flag law, a policy which has the support of most Americans.
He has surrendered to a gun lobby that would just as soon throw him overboard for his support of masks and COVID vaccines were he not a Republican incumbent.
Anyone who thinks allowing guns in schools is a good idea probably hasn't set foot in a public school in 30 years. Teachers are caught between several rocks and hard places; from school tests, to increasingly radical school-board politics, to trying to navigate the emotional aftereffects of a pandemic. Even before the outbreak, they were contending with kids who've been neglected and traumatized and are more transient than a truck driver.
In some communities, people infused with paranoia and misinformation love accusing public school boards and employees of being radicals and "groomers," all while ignoring a perfect example of grooming uncovered in Idaho, where a pack of neo-Nazis just fell out of a U-Haul truck.
If we really want to help kids, let's help their teachers do their jobs, free from the crackpottery.
"I voted against House Bill 99 because it fails to protect the mental health and safety of Ohioans, and takes Ohio in the wrong direction," Jarrells said in a statement. "The unintended consequences of this law could be disastrous, including the loss of a loved one, due to an accidental discharge of a firearm."
School exists to educate us. We're about to learn a hard lesson about unintended consequences, and everyone knows it.
Charita M. Goshay is a Canton Repository staff writer and member of the editorial board. Reach her at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @cgoshayREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/06/15/charita-goshay-ohios-teachers-need-support-not-guns/7612742001/ | 2022-06-15T12:01:31Z |
SOCIAL CIRCLE — The viral disease called highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia and has likely undercut nesting success for eagles in the state’s coastal counties, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Avian influenza, or bird flu, can infect wild and domestic birds, as well as other animals. The strain known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly referred to as HPAI, is worldwide, highly infectious, untreatable and potentially lethal to infected animals. HPAI has been detected in wild birds in more than 30 states this year, the U.S. Agriculture Department reports. Those cases list 11 wild birds in Georgia, including lesser scaup, gadwall, American wigeon and now bald eagle.
The risk of HPAI being transmitted to people is low. To date, no human infections from the current virus have been documented in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Samples from three bald eagles found dead, one each, in Chatham, Glynn and Liberty counties, tested as suspected positive last month at the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study in Athens. Those results were recently confirmed as HPAI (H5N1 2.3.4.4b Eurasian strain) by the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. Other eagle carcasses also are being checked.
In Georgia’s six coastal counties, annual DNR aerial surveys of nesting bald eagles have revealed more failed nests — those that did not fledge young — than expected. Some nests had dead eaglets. Others were missing young that usually would not have left the nest yet, according to survey leader Dr. Bob Sargent, a program manager with DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section.
Citing preliminary findings, Sargent estimated that nest success along the coast this year is down about 30 percent. Although the 73 nests documented was normal, he said fewer than half fledged young, compared to an annual average success rate of 78 percent from 2015-2021.
About a third of the eagle nests in Georgia are in the coastal counties. HPAI is typically carried by waterfowl and shorebirds. Eagles could have contracted the virus by preying or scavenging on dead or sick waterbirds (ducks often gather in large rafts in coastal waters during winter). Dead bald eagles have been confirmed with HPAI in other Southeastern states, including Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Sargent said the bald eagle population in Georgia is strong, and he does not expect HPAI to significantly slow the species’ rebound. Initial survey results of eagle nesting outside the coastal region indicate a success rate on par with previous years. Full survey results are expected by late spring.
DNR is working with the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study and other agencies to investigate mortalities involving wild birds on the coast. Wildlife rehabilitators have been advised.
To help prevent the spread of HPAI, the public should avoid handling sick or dead birds, report dead or sick eagles to DNR at (478) 994-1438 and keep pets away from sick or dead birds. Symptoms of HPAI can vary from lethargy to tremors and seizures. However, live birds can be asymptomatic and dead ones may show no obvious signs of trauma.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (https://agr.georgia.gov) provides guidance regarding commercial poultry operations and backyard flocks. Issues involving poultry should be promptly reported to the Georgia Avian Influenza Hotline, (770) 766-6850 or gapoultrylab.org/avian-influenza-hotline. For concerns about a potential human infection or exposure, contact your public health department. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/avian-flu-detected-in-georgia-bald-eagles/article_37f26f80-bc1d-11ec-a676-57f52315e6ab.html | 2022-04-15T01:23:57Z |
STOCKHOLM, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitana AB reports that a policy in support of scalp cooling to minimize hair loss from chemotherapy induced alopecia was presented as a resolution and reaffirmed by the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association (AMA) at the group's Annual Meeting in Chicago this week.
The policy, Resolution 707: Insurance Coverage for Scalp Cooling (Cold Cap) Therapy, states that the AMA shall "advocate for and seek through legislation and/or regulation, universal insurance coverage for Scalp Cooling (Cold Cap) Therapy" and directs that the AMA "work with consumer and advocacy groups to challenge insurers on medical necessity denials for Scalp Cooling (Cold Cap) Therapy and encourage appeals to independent third-party reviewers."
"Reimbursement for scalp cooling is a top priority for Dignitana, and we appreciate this signal of support from the largest physician organization in the United States," said Dignitana CEO Catarina Mård Löwenadler. "Scalp cooling is evidence-based, recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN), and now supported by the AMA as well. Scalp cooling should become standard of care with universal insurance coverage so that any cancer patient who wishes to minimize hair loss from chemotherapy has access to this life-changing treatment."
The House of Delegates (HOD) is the legislative and policy-making body of the American Medical Association. State medical associations and national medical specialty societies (such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology) are represented in the HOD along with other medical organizations.
Resolution 707 was introduced to the AMA by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSSNY) after that group approved a similar resolution in May 2021.
In reaffirming current policy in relation to Resolution 707, the AMA referenced six existing AMA policies that lend support to coverage of this therapy: Strategies to Address Rising Health Care Costs H-155.960; Aligning Clinical and Financial Incentives for High-Value Care D-185.979; Medical Necessity and Utilization Review H-320.942; Managed Care H-285.998; Medical Necessity Determinations H-320.995; and Status Report on the Uninsured H-185.964.
Patented in 1998 and FDA cleared since 2015, The DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System offers patients the ability to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy with clinically superior efficacy, patient comfort and demonstrated safety. DigniCap is available at about 300 cancer centers in the U.S. and in 40 countries worldwide.
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The acquisition signals the evolution of Celerium's business to powering active cyber defense from facilitating cyber threat sharing.
TYSONS CORNER, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celerium Inc., a leader in innovative cyber defense solutions, today announced it has acquired Dark Cubed, the company providing automated network defense to small- and medium-sized businesses and U.S. Department of Defense contractors.
With this acquisition, Celerium is shifting its overall focus to powering active cyber defense from enabling cyber threat sharing. The Dark Cubed solution will work with Celerium's Cyber Defense Network suite of solutions to provide enhanced capability and functionality for Celerium's customers and the MSP partners working with Dark Cubed.
"Celerium's mission has always been to help companies fortify their overall cyber defense posture. The reality of today's climate – in which ransomware and other cyber threats continue to increase while organizations face a cyber skills gap and lack of resources – requires active defense. We look forward to enhancing Dark Cubed's active cyber defense solution and expanding its reach and adoption," said Aubrey Chernick, founder and chairman of Celerium.
Dark Cubed's product is an advanced, patented, and automated network defense solution. The company has focused on building a growing community of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to deliver this solution to the SMB community, servicing a market segment that enterprise security vendors have been reluctant to address. At the high end of the market, U.S. Department of Defense contractors are using the Dark Cubed product hosted on AWS GovCloud.
"Our team has demonstrated that it is possible to deliver effective and affordable cybersecurity capabilities to the SMB using intelligent automation and partnering with exceptional MSPs," added Vince Crisler, founder and CEO of Dark Cubed, who will become Celerium's Chief Strategy Officer. "Joining forces with the team at Celerium will enable us to accelerate the development of that community and allow us to expand our reach and influence into additional markets that need active, effective automated cyber defense. This is a huge win for Dark Cubed, our MSP partners, and the cybersecurity industry -- and I look forward to what's next."
Over the next few months, Celerium will make additional product announcements, including planned enhancements of Dark Cubed's signature product and new active defense solutions.
Celerium® powers active cyber defense solutions to help companies in the fight against increasing cyberattacks. With a rich 16-year history of facilitating cyber threat sharing for critical industry sectors and government agencies, Celerium is an established leader in providing innovative cybersecurity solutions, with solution directions based on the evolving needs of the overall industry.
Celerium's CMMC Academy initiative, launched in early 2020, provides resources to help government contractors navigate the Department of Defense's cybersecurity compliance programs (CMMC and NIST 800-171).
Visit us online at www.Celerium.com and on Twitter at @CeleriumDefense.
Designed to stop just the types of threats targeting the SMB community, Dark Cubed is bringing genuine cyber security to the 99% of small businesses that can't afford - and don't need - products designed and priced for large enterprises. Designed from the ground up for the SMB community, we sell our solution exclusively through our growing network of MSP partners. The Dark Cubed set-it-and-forget-it solution delivers 100% automated threat detection and blocking, is deployed in minutes, is 100% SaaS, and requires no new hardware, no software to install, no agents, and no cyber security analysts to operate.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), the world's first mission to test technology for defending Earth against potential asteroid or comet hazards, will impact its target asteroid—which poses no threat to Earth—at 7:14 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 26.
Among other activities, NASA will host a televised briefing beginning at 6 p.m. on Sept. 26 from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. APL is the builder and manager of the DART spacecraft for NASA.
This test will show a spacecraft can autonomously navigate to a target asteroid and intentionally collide with it to change the asteroid's motion in a way that can be measured using ground-based telescopes. DART will provide important data to help better prepare for an asteroid that might pose an impact hazard to Earth, should one ever be discovered.
The following is a list of activities for DART's impact with the asteroid Dimorphos (all times Eastern):
Monday, Sept. 12
- 9 a.m. – NASA will host a hybrid media day at APL focused on the technology enabling the DART spacecraft to autonomously navigate to and impact its target asteroid. Participants include leaders from NASA and the DART mission team. In-person attendees will have an opportunity to tour the DART mission operations center at APL, located at 11100 Johns Hopkins Road in Laurel, Maryland.
Media interested in participating must RSVP by completing this form no later than 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30. NASA's media accreditation policy for on-site and virtual activities is available online.
Thursday, Sept. 22
- 3 p.m. – Media briefing at NASA Headquarters to preview DART's final activities before its impact with Dimorphos. The media briefing will take place in the Webb Auditorium at NASA Headquarters in the Mary W. Jackson building, 300 E. Street, SW in Washington and include senior leaders from NASA and APL.
Media interested in participating must RSVP by completing this form no later than 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Monday, Sept. 26 (DART Impact Day)
Media interested in covering the DART impact from APL must complete this form by 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2.
- 6 p.m. – Live coverage of DART's impact with the asteroid Dimorphos will air on NASA TV and the agency's website. The public also can watch live on agency social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
- 7:14 p.m. – DART's kinetic impact with asteroid Dimorphos.
Interview Opportunities
Remote live and taped interviews via Zoom will be offered from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26. To book a live shot window, media should fill out this form by 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22.
A series of panels featuring NASA and APL mission experts will take place at APL on Monday, Sept. 26. Opportunities for interviews before and after DART's asteroid impact will be available by filling out this form.
NASA Social
Stay connected with the DART mission and share your experience watching DART's impact with an asteroid on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with #DARTMission and #PlanetaryDefender. Follow and tag these accounts:
- Twitter: @NASA, @NASASolarSystem, @AsteroidWatch, @JHUAPL
- Facebook: NASA, NASA Solar System Exploration, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab
- Instagram: @NASA, @NASASolarSystem, @JohnsHopkinsAPL
Become a Planetary Defender
Support the DART mission by becoming a "Planetary Defender!" Participants who take a short quiz will earn a certificate and badge they can download, print, and share on social media.
For more information about the DART mission, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/dartmission
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Which nightstand with charging station is best?
Unless you are deliberately making an effort to lead a life which is as free as possible from owning and using consumer electronic devices, there is a pretty decent chance you have accumulated a decent collection of gadgets that enjoy daily or near daily use. Sure, you could try to find an outlet for your smartphone, headphones, tablets, smartwatch and whatever other devices, but why not consolidate them on a single nightstand equipped with a charging station? With an attractive Mid-Century Modern Brightech Madison Narrow Nightstand With Wireless Charging Station & USB Port, your devices can charge as you sleep without festooning your bedroom with seemingly countless cables.
What to know before you buy a nightstand with charging station
Charging output
While owning a nightstand which is equipped with a built-in charging station should provide you with both practical storage as well as fully powered devices, you would be understandably disappointed to discover that your gadgets were insufficiently charged upon waking up. As such, it is extremely important to consider the electrical needs of your most important mobile devices and whether your new nightstand is capable of charging them efficiently.
For example, you should carefully consider whether any USB charging ports will possess enough power to charge your devices within a reasonable amount of time. One of the easiest ways to do so is to review the amperage rating of any USB ports in order to accurately determine its ability to charge a variety of devices.
Nightstands with charging stations can have USB charging ports which are rated between 1A and 5A, with each designation representing a subsequent increase in charging power and efficiency. While most users will be able to get away with a nightstand possessing at least 2.1A USB charging ports, a greater amperage rating means that your devices will be fully charged much quicker. Some models of nightstand with charging stations can even charge devices wirelessly and automatically detect the type of device for maximum efficiency.
Aesthetics
References to “The Big Lebowski” aside, some consumers really do care significantly about particular items of furniture or decoration and whether they work well as a cohesive whole. If you are one such individual, you might be worried about having to decide between a nightstand with a charging station that looks good or one that charges your devices in your preferred fashion.
Fortunately for you, the selected models of nightstand with charging stations have been specifically selected to appeal to a wide range of aesthetic tastes while also retaining the utility and practicality of their intended purpose. Whether you are a dedicated fan of Mid Century Modern, want to deck out your farmhouse bedroom with a rustic unit or want something vintage and minimalist, these nightstands will likely fit the bill.
What to look for in a quality nightstand with charging station
Features
While you might be purchasing a nightstand with a charging station just to stop yourself from tripping over another cable and accidentally launching your phone across the room again, you shouldn’t settle for a model that just does the bare minimum. For example, in addition to keeping your devices organized and charging, why not purchase a nightstand that also will protect any device or other objects stored inside from water, heat and other environmental dangers?
Furthermore, some people might want the ability to issue voice commands to a virtual assistant like Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant without having to get out of bed, or be able to neatly store various items in hand drawers and compartments. Utilizing construction from damage resistant materials like melamine, P2 MDF and ceramic while incorporating some great and unexpected features, these nightstand with charging stations will look great in virtually any bedroom.
Number and types of chargers
Depending on just how many devices you need to charge on a nightly basis, purchasing a nightstand whose charging station only includes a couple of USB chargers simply won’t suffice. Furthermore, if your smartphone or other mobile devices are capable of receiving wireless charging, you should strongly consider purchasing a nightstand which allows you to do so.
As such, each of the selected models comes with the ability to charge at least four devices simultaneously using USB charging port as well as built-in wireless charging capabilities. For those of you who need a bit more power, some models of nightstand also come equipped with full power outlets installed within easy reach so you can accommodate power adapters of all sizes.
Easy assembly and installation process
If you have ever gone through the often infuriating process of assembling flat pack furniture with shoddy tools and upsetting non-specific instructions, you are likely not inclined to do so anytime soon. In addition, how often have you decided to go with a generic nightstand that fell apart within less than a year but still outside of the warranty, leaving you out of pocket and likely filled with justified frustration.
Because of unfortunate experiences like these, you should take care to select a nightstand with a charging station which is easy to assemble and is backed up by positive customer experiences. Finally, it is always a good idea to purchase a nightstand made by a company who will stand behind their product with a multi-year, 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
How much you can expect to spend on a nightstand with charging station
Depending on your desired style and features as well as budgetary considerations, a quality nightstand with a charging station can cost $90-$110 and sometimes more.
Best nightstand with charging station FAQ
Does a wireless charger continue to use power if it is not charging a device?
A. In addition to being a less efficient method of charging devices than wired methods, some wireless chargers continue to emit small amounts of electricity when not being used. While this should pose no danger to you, it is worth noting that a small, continuous power drain can eventually lead to significant increases on your monthly electric bill.
Is it safe to leave chargers active without having a device plugged in?
A. Given that most chargers stop transmitting power when the device in question is removed, there should be relatively little risk of accident or injury. While electrical shorts are always potentially damaging, your unit should not be at risk of overloading unless it is currently in use.
What’s the best nightstand with charging station to buy?
Top nightstand with charging station
Mid-Century Modern Brightech Madison Narrow Nightstand With Wireless Charging Station & USB Port
What you need to know: A handsome and capable nightstand, it has an impressively equipped charging station.
What you’ll love: This unit features options for charging four devices at once via USB, wireless charging and traditional plugs as well as a 9.5-watt power saving LED bulb with an estimated 20-year lifespan, features attractive design elements, compatibility with smart outlets for virtual assistants and a three-year warranty.
What you should consider: Users have reported issues such as an inability to use the wireless charging capabilities with any efficiency.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top nightstand with charging station for the money
Rolanstar Farmhouse Nightstand With Charging Station
What you need to know: This is an affordable and attractive nightstand with a charging station that has a rural charm.
What you’ll love: This unit features a melamine-veneer table top that is heat resistant, waterproof and easy to clean, as well as two USB ports and two standard plug outlets. Setup is easy with a 30-minute installation process. It has a sliding drawer and pair of shelves behind the door, a weight capacity of 22 pounds and a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
What you should consider: Users have reported issues with the factory screw holes being misaligned and having to make their own to finish assembly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
ADORNEVE Black Nightstand 3 Drawers With USB Port
What you need to know: A minimalist nightstand with a charging station, it will fit well with almost any style of decor.
What you’ll love: This unit features two USB charging ports and two standard plug outlets complete with convenient power switch. It has three drawers with one open storage shelf and is constructed from sturdy P2 MDF with aluminum handles.
What you should consider: Users have reported issues with factory defects including a lack of assembly parts as well as insufficiently sized parts.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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OAN Prepares for 2024 Presidential Race Coverage with Placement of Veteran Political Reporter Neil W. McCabe in Florida
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One America News Network ("OAN"), a 24/7 source of credible national and international news announced today that journalist Neil W. McCabe has joined the network and will be leading Florida coverage from OAN's Tallahassee bureau.
"Neil is recognized as one of the top national political reporters. We're thrilled he's leading our coverage in Florida as Florida news is becoming national news, especially as we head into the 2024 Presidential race," said Charles Herring, president of OAN.
"We are very familiar with Neil's work, both broadcast and print, and his real-world experience as an Army combat veteran and on Wall Street," Herring said.
"In addition to his Florida coverage, Neil will also be taking on other assignments around the country, including contributing to OAN's 2022 midterm coverage," stated Herring.
"Florida is ground-zero for battles over parents' rights, COVID-19, education reform and gun rights," stated McCabe. "These battles are fought at the state house, the city halls and school boards—wherever they are, we will be there."
In addition to his previous tenure at the network, where he covered Capitol Hill and the White House, McCabe has worked as a national political reporter in Washington for Human Events, Breitbart and The Star News Network. Before coming to Washington, McCabe was a staff reporter for The Pilot, Boston's Catholic paper, and he was a reporter and editor for two Boston-area community papers: The (North Cambridge) Alewife and The Somerville News.
McCabe is a Bronze Star veteran of the Iraq War, where he deployed for 15 months as a combat historian from 2009-2010. He continues to serve in the Army Reserve as a senior public affairs noncommissioned officer.
Follow Neil W. McCabe on Twitter/GETTR/Truth Social: @ReporterMcCabe
About One America News Network, ("OAN"):
One America News Network, ("OAN"), which launched on July 4, 2013, provides an independent source of credible national and international news around the clock. The network operates news bureaus in Washington, D.C., California, New York, and Florida. In addition, the network utilizes numerous external newsgathering sources, including US Pool feeds. OAN produces eighteen hours of live news every weekday. In addition, the network features three weekday primetime political talk shows, namely REAL AMERICA with Dan Ball, IN FOCUS with Addison Smith, and TIPPING POINT with Kara McKinney. OAN is featured on over a hundred cable and video providers worldwide. In addition, the OAN LIVE app is available on your favorite connected devices. For more information, please visit www.oann.com.
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Phone: 858-270-6900 x 105
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HONG KONG (AP) — China’s famed Palace Museum opened a branch in Hong Kong Sunday amid a drive to build loyalty to Beijing in the former British colony that reverted to Chinese rule 25 years ago.
Works of calligraphy and paintings on silk dating back more than 1,000 years featured heavily in the exhibition, housed in a seven-story building in a newly developed harborside arts district.
The delicate artworks will be returned to Beijing for safekeeping after 30 days, but China’s Communist Party leaders want the exhibition’s cultural and political impact to linger for far longer.
The opening of the exhibition came just two days after China’s leader Xi Jinping marked the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return with a visit to what is officially called the special autonomous region and a speech emphasizing Beijing’s control under its vision of “one country, two systems.”
Xi praised the city for overcoming “violent social unrest” – a reference to massive pro-democracy protests in 2019 that were followed by a crackdown that has snuffed out dissent and shut down independent media.
The sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing has seen government critics who have not moved abroad being either jailed or intimidated into silence. That has aligned Hong Kong ever closely with the party’s rigid controls exercised on the mainland and in the outer regions of Tibet, Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia.
The political controls have increasingly taken on cultural and linguistic elements, and Friday’s ceremony was conducted entirely in the national language of Mandarin, rather than Hong Kong’s native Cantonese.
The building of the Palace Museum branch in Hong Kong was controversial because of the lack of public consultation, and came as a surprise to many Hong Kong citizens.
Daisy Wang, the museum’s deputy director, said the current exhibition was a “once in a lifetime opportunity to look at some of the rarest early works of painting and calligraphy in Chinese art history.”
The collection was built during the Ming and Qing dynasties and many of its finest works now reside on the self-governing island of Taiwan, where they were taken after the Communists seized power on the mainland in 1949. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/china-state-museum-opens-in-hong-kong-amid-patriotism-drive/ | 2022-07-03T12:39:53Z |
"USHER X RÉMY MARTIN 1738 A TASTE OF PASSION" Marks A New Milestone in Innovation with A.I. Powered Technology and First of its Kind Multi-Sensory Experience in Las Vegas to accompany Usher's My Way Residency in Las Vegas
NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rémy Martin, Cognac Fine Champagne, and Grammy award-winning musical artist Usher have teamed up to launch the "Usher x Rémy Martin 1738: A Taste of Passion" global campaign, featuring a limited-edition bottle and NFT, whose design was inspired by A.I. integrated technology. The new Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal bottle entitled "Usher x 1738 A.I. Powered," touts a new-age bottle design and is coupled with the debut of "A Taste of Passion Experience"– a multi-sensory, immersive experience that will accompany Usher's My Way Las Vegas Residency.
"For nearly 300 years, excellence has been at the core of Rémy Martin, and through this partnership we've reached an incredible milestone, where we see brilliance breakthrough at the intersection of art, fine cognac, and technology," said Amaury Vinclet, Global Executive Director of Rémy Martin. "As a brand that has been a long-time collaborator with Usher and shares the same values, we are proud to have him launch the first limited-edition bottle design for Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal. This bottle is a first for the spirits industry in how the technology was used and gives spirits aficionados and Usher fans alike a rare collectible they'll treasure forever."
When creating the "Usher x 1738 A.I. Powered" limited-edition, Usher used his own musical vocabulary to describe his olfactory experience with the renowned Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, a smooth Cognac characterized by notes of toasted bread, vanilla and brioche. Fed through A.I. technology, known as Generative Adversarial Neural Networks and Contrastive Language-Image Pre-Training, the avant-garde depiction of tasting notes transformed Usher's words into artwork that makes the invisible, visible. Reimagined in black and featuring a special seal that celebrates Usher's 25th anniversary of My Way, the emblematic 1738 Accord Royal bottle brings Usher's "Taste of Passion" to life with a design that now aptly embodies the harmony of music, technology and art.
"I'm an artist at my core, so transforming an abstract sensory experience like taste into something visual really spoke to my creative process," says Usher. "I leaned into the exemplary Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal that flowed through me and am so impressed by the visuals that came out of the A.I. process – they truly represent the medley of tasting notes captured in the flavor. It's rewarding to see those words translate to real-world artwork that my fans can engage with while bringing taste front-and-center."
A total of 50 limited-edition bottles were created as part of this latest collaboration. 25 Usher x 1738: A.I. Powered limited-edition bottles will be available to purchase exclusively on BlockBar.com, the world's first direct-to-consumer NFT marketplace for luxury wines and spirits. The drop goes live at 10AM EST on Friday, July 29 on a first come, first served basis. Priced at $500*, each NFT is available to purchase with ETH or credit card. At 10AM, the first users to reserve the bottle will then have 10 minutes to checkout. Users who successfully check out will receive an NFT proving ownership of the physical bottle, which is stored with BlockBar until the bottle owner is ready to redeem. The remaining 25 bottles will be gifted to Usher and his team to celebrate the 25th anniversary of My Way.
Each NFT is uniquely marked, and each purchase comes with the option of keeping the NFT, reselling it on BlockBar.com's marketplace, gifting it, or redeeming it for the physical bottle beginning in October 2022.
"We're very excited to be part of such a big moment for Rémy Martin as they enter the world of NFTs and launch a new limited-edition bottle which will be our first ever music collaboration to drop on BlockBar.com," says Dov Falic, Co-Founder and CEO of BlockBar. "As a globally recognized brand known for craftsmanship and excellence, we are honored to have the opportunity to offer a rare collectable item that has been created by one of the world's most celebrated artists, Usher."
The Usher x Rémy Martin 1738: A Taste of Passion partnership will go beyond the bottle to showcase a world of opportunity and excitement at the intersection of music, technology, art and cognac, which will vividly come to life through the launch of "A Taste of Passion Experience" in Las Vegas. By harnessing A.I. technology to visually articulate the taste of the Usher x 1738 Accord Royal A.I. Powered offering, "A Taste of Passion Experience," will usher in spirits and music lovers alike, where the brand will host a multi-sensory experience while nodding to Usher's illustrious career. To build on the splendor of the evening, attendees will savor an array of Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal cocktails specially curated by Rémy Martin and Usher, including The Rémy Roller, brimming with an effervescent blend of Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, aromatic notes of ginger ale and angostura bitters, and finished with a lemon wedge garnish.
The longstanding partnership between Rémy Martin and Usher, who both share a quest for excellence and innovation, first began over a decade ago when Rémy Martin became an official partner of the OMG World Tour. This latest collaboration not only celebrates excellence in music, technology, and art, but also the 25th anniversary of My Way, Usher's breakthrough album that catapulted him into stardom. The celebration of excellence goes back centuries for Rémy Martin and Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, which is a unique blend of eaux-de-vie that commemorates the reward of excellence bestowed on Rémy Martin by King Louis XV of France in 1738. Rémy Martin Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau has inherited the savoir–faire of the House from previous generations of cellar masters, and through this transmission of knowledge, Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal continues to encompass the spirit of celebrating depth of character and the excitement of indulging in moments of collective success.
On July 29, the Usher x 1738: A.I. Powered limited-edition bottle will be sold exclusively on BlockBar.com. The immersive 'A Taste of Passion Experience' is running on select nights from July 15 through October 29, in tandem with Usher's My Way Las Vegas Residency, with tickets available for purchase HERE.
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Since 1724, the House of Rémy Martin has produced premium spirits that consistently appeal to the world's most discerning connoisseurs. A profound love of the land, a continuity of family ownership and a passionate commitment to excellence has sustained Rémy Martin for nearly three centuries. As a result of its masterful production and generations of tradition in Cognac, the House of Rémy Martin today produces Cognacs Fine Champagne, including Rémy Martin® XO, Rémy Martin® Tercet®, Rémy Martin® 1738 Accord Royal and Rémy Martin® V.S.O.P. For additional information, visit www.RemyMartin.com
Born from the cask and named after a royal approval, Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal is a truly distinctive cognac. Its exceptional smoothness and rounded oakiness starts with the toasting of the casks, before the eaux–de–vie even begin to mature. This unique aromatic profile is then revealed through a rigorous selection of eaux–de–vie. Recognized for its outstanding quality year after year in international competitions, Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal celebrates true depth of character and the sheer indulgence of sharing good moments.
Usher has changed music, culture, and countless lives. Beyond selling over 80 million records worldwide and collecting dozens of awards, he has simultaneously lit up the small screen on NBC's The Voice and the big screen in blockbusters such as Hustlers. He has also tirelessly distinguished himself as a devout humanitarian, raising tens of millions of dollars for various causes and uplifting youth via his New Look Foundation since 1999. A true outlier, he was equally at home on the stage of his blockbuster 2021 Las Vegas residency as he was on a 2016 government cultural mission to Cuba as part of President Barack Obama's Presidential Committee for Arts and Humanities. The multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning diamond-selling international megastar, actor, dancer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and proud Atlanta resident inspires change yet again in 2022 and beyond.
Thus far, he has gathered eight GRAMMY® Awards and emerged as Billboard's "#1 Hot 100 Artist of the 2000s," "#2 most successful artist of the 2000s," and "one of the best-selling artists in American music history," according to the RIAA. He catapulted four consecutive albums to #1 on the Billboard Top 200, beginning with the landmark diamond-certified Confessions in 2004. He continued to push boundaries with a series of singles and shows including Usher - My Way the Las Vegas Residency before setting the stage for his ninth full-length offering in 2022.
Most importantly, Usher gives back at every turn. Under his leadership, the New Look Foundation provides opportunities for young people in underserved communities, enabling them to flourish and achieve seemingly impossible dreams. He has contributed to numerous philanthropic causes and historic advancements. He penned a moving essay in The Washington Post, lobbying for the recognition of JUNETEENTH as a holiday in 2020. Fostering the national and eventual congressional conversation, he attended the signing of the bill making JUNEETEENTH a federal holiday at its passage during 2021. He has achieved recognition and various honors from the Boys & Girls Club of America, the Trumpet Foundations, and Do Something. The NAACP selected him as its 2010 Ford Freedom Award Scholar, and Morehouse College honored him with the prestigious 2014 "Candle Award." In 2022, he also took the stage at The Beloved Benefit, which exists to fortify and transform communities throughout Atlanta.
Founded in October 2021, BlockBar is the world's first NFT DTC marketplace that connects consumers and collectors with the owners of luxury wine and spirits brands by providing the opportunity to exchange NFTs for unique products. Having been in the spirits industry for many years, co-founders Dov and Sam Falic noticed the issues consumers and brands were facing in the world of wine and spirits, so launched BlockBar to provide transparency, authenticity, quality assurance and storage. BlockBar's proprietary platform allows consumers to purchase asset backed NFTs directly from the brand owners themselves. BlockBar's proprietary smart contracts verify authenticity, and its partnership with top cyber- and crypto-security firms ensures that transactions are fully protected and transparent. Consumers are able to transact directly with the brands and no longer have to worry about authenticity or storage. The physical bottles are stored in a secure facility in Singapore with 24/7 security, motion sensors, and temperature control. Buyers can pay for products via credit card or Ethereum and have the option to either burn the NFT to redeem the physical product or resell the product through the BlockBar.com marketplace.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NBEV, ENDP, DTC, REV, and APRN.
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NuggMD's video telehealth platform connects state-licensed medical marijuana doctors to their patients for affordable, safe online evaluations.
DETROIT, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NuggMD, the nation's leading medical marijuana telemedicine platform, is launching its service in Michigan for just $99 per evaluation for a limited time. Since its founding in 2015, NuggMD has connected over 1,000,000 patients to their medical marijuana physicians in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
In November 2019, just before recreational sales began, Michigan had 268,566 medical marijuana patients and 36,392 caregivers. By June 2021, nearly a year and a half later, the state still had 252,330 and 30,670. This small dip sharply contrasts with other states, which saw the number of registered patients plummet shortly after legalization.
"Having a medical marijuana card is still a huge advantage for patients in Michigan," says Alex Milligan, NuggMD Co-founder and CMO. "You can assign a caregiver for cultivation, avoid the 10% excise tax, get extra discounts, access cannabis in cities that ban recreational sales, and even receive legal protections in medical-only states that offer reciprocity when traveling. It's easy to see why the medical marijuana market in Michigan is still strong."
Michigan's recreational cannabis laws allow anyone over 21 to cultivate up to 12 plants, but rental agencies and landlords can still restrict cultivation on their properties and often do. Patients in this situation who need commercially unpopular strains, or need to grow their own for other reasons can assign a caregiver to cultivate for them, often for much lower costs than dispensaries. Last year, the state legislature attempted to restrict caregiver cultivation amounts, but resistance from activist patients and caregivers derailed the restrictive legislation.
"The continued strength of Michigan's medical marijuana community despite adult-use legalization is clearly due to the intense activism of patients, caregivers, and advocacy organizations," says Kam Babazade, NuggMD Co-founder and COO. "It's incredible to see the community come together to maintain Michigan's caregiver protections despite attempted legislative restrictions. We're pleased to see that many licensed dispensaries also support these efforts. They set an example we can all learn from."
NuggMD's platform is available from 8 am till 10 pm seven days a week. No appointment is needed, and patients who don't qualify for Michigan's medical cannabis program won't be charged for their evaluation.
NuggMD is the nation's leading medical marijuana technology platform, serving patients in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. They've connected over 1,000,000 patients face-to-face with their new medical marijuana doctors via their state-of-the-art telemedicine platform. They believe every human being has the right to explore the benefits of medical cannabis and are fully committed to helping each patient explore every option in their journey to wellness. For further information, visit NuggMD.com/Michigan.
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The $8.2 million Brand Home expansion adds 13,000 square feet and doubles annual guest capacity at ANGEL'S ENVY's distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
From June 14, National Bourbon Day, through June 20, fans can visit the ANGEL'S ENVY Meta Distillery virtual pop-up for a gamified bourbon-making experience, interactive cocktail quest, POAP token, NFT wearable giveaways and more
LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGEL'S ENVY®, the Kentucky-based craft distiller that produces finished whiskeys, today unveiled its completed $8.2 million Brand Home expansion at 500 E. Main St. in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. The expansion, which adds 13,000 square feet to the facility, will allow ANGEL'S ENVY to welcome an additional 64,000 visitors each year, doubling annual guest capacity. To celebrate, ANGEL'S ENVY, the super-premium whiskey owned by Bacardi Limited, is inviting fans to plan an in-person visit or experience the Brand Home virtually via the ANGEL'S ENVY Meta Distillery, the first-ever distillery experience in Decentraland. The ANGEL'S ENVY Meta Distillery – which includes a gamified and educational distillery production tour and bourbon-making experience, interactive cocktail challenge, Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) token, non-fungible token (NFT) wearable giveaways and more – will launch in Decentraland on June 14, National Bourbon Day, and remain open through June 20.
"ANGEL'S ENVY has seen significant growth over the past several years, and that will only be amplified with our Brand Home expansion as we can now better meet the incredible demand from visitors who want to tour our facilities and experience our distillery. We're proud to be part of such a strong community in Louisville and will continue to invest in our hometown," said Gigi DaDan, ANGEL'S ENVY General Manager. "We're thrilled to launch the ANGEL'S ENVY Meta Distillery on National Bourbon Day and look forward to engaging and celebrating bourbon with new audiences from all over the world through the virtual experience."
The expansion to the ANGEL'S ENVY Brand Home will create approximately 20 new jobs in Louisville and includes new spaces and experiences for guests, such as: a larger retail area, five new tasting rooms, an additional bar space, an event space and full catering kitchen and a designated room for ANGEL'S ENVY's "Bottle Your Own" experience, which will now offer guests the chance to fill their own bottles of a distillery-exclusive Single Barrel offering. ANGEL'S ENVY worked with Joseph & Joseph, Contagious and Sullivan & Cozart on the design and build for the expansion; construction began in late 2020. Visitors can now learn more about distillery experiences, book tours and inquire about private events at angelsenvy.com/distillery.
With the launch of the ANGEL'S ENVY Meta Distillery, the super-premium bourbon brand becomes the first in the Bacardi portfolio of brands to create a Brand Home in the metaverse. Users (age 21+) are taken on a series of gamified experiences such as a mash bill challenge, cask personalization in the barreling room and an ingredient quest to create cocktails. In addition, users have the opportunity to plant virtual white oak trees around the distillery, correlating to trees planted in real life through ANGEL'S ENVY's "Toast the Trees" initiative – a program created in 2014 to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy white oak tree population to preserve the future of bourbon. ANGEL'S ENVY partnered with Terrazero Technologies Inc., a metaverse products and services technology firm and experience development studio, to create the ANGEL'S ENVY Meta Distillery.
"We are excited to welcome the first distillery in Decentraland with the ANGEL'S ENVY Meta Distillery," said Adam de Cata, Head of Partnerships for Decentraland Foundation. "As we have seen over the past several months, people want to engage in the metaverse with activities and goods that they can relate to from this reality. The ANGEL'S ENVY Meta Distillery creates a new way for people to engage and celebrate in the metaverse."
Throughout the experience, which is easily accessible for first-time or established users of Decentraland, users will earn virtual badges, a POAP token and free customized NFT wearables. Users within the U.S. will be able to purchase physical items from the ANGEL'S ENVY web shop and a metaverse cocktail delivered to their door via Cocktail Courier. They can also enter to win an ANGEL'S ENVY mixology kit. More information about how to access and engage with the experience can be found here.
About ANGEL'S ENVY
ANGEL'S ENVY is a Louisville, Kentucky-based craft distiller that produces finished whiskeys. Co-founded in 2010 by the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson and his son Wes Henderson, it began as a passion project that combined their family's deep-rooted passion for and knowledge of the industry with an innovative outlook on bourbon making and finishing. Today, the ANGEL'S ENVY team continues to produce its award-winning core offerings – a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels and a Rye Whiskey Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks – as well as a variety of innovative, special releases.
ANGEL'S ENVY opened the doors to its Brand Home, the first full-production whiskey distillery in downtown Louisville, in 2016. In June 2022, ANGEL'S ENVY completed an $8.2 million expansion to its Brand Home, doubling annual guest capacity. The ANGEL'S ENVY distillery is located at 500 East Main Street.
ANGEL'S ENVY is available in all 50 U.S. states and several international markets, and it is produced by Louisville Distilling Company, a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited.
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Magenta TV, now powered by Comcast Technology Solutions' Cloud TV Suite, to provide consumers with broad access to TV shows and movies across connected devices and markets
DENVER and BONN, Germany, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Technology Solutions, a division of Comcast Cable that provides media and entertainment technology to content providers, operators, and advertisers, announced today that its Cloud TV Suite is being deployed as the new back-end platform for Deutsche Telekom's Magenta TV in selected markets. Deployments began in Austria and will be phased across other Deutsche Telekom markets throughout 2022.
Deutsche Telekom is one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies. Magenta TV combines conventional TV, media and video libraries, streaming services, and exclusive content for subscribers with advanced features like time shifted viewing, show restarts, replays, and more. Comcast Technology Solutions' Cloud TV Suite provides a unified platform and common architecture to power Magenta TV services across set-top boxes, connected TVs, computers, smartphones, and tablets.
"At Deutsche Telekom, we are committed to delivering the ultimate, world-class TV entertainment experience, which centers around the customer, through Magenta TV. This means deploying the most modern, flexible, and scalable back-end management system," said Pedro Bandeira, Vice President of Product and New Business at Deutsche Telekom. "We selected Comcast Technology Solutions' Cloud TV Suite because of its ability to address our needs with market-proven reliability and efficiency. Moving to this advanced new platform will enable us to further harmonize our product roadmaps, accelerate new service delivery, and enable consistent and seamless experiences across devices and our markets."
"Deutsche Telekom is a global leader in product innovation and customer experience across Europe and around the world," said Ken Klaer, President of Comcast Technology Solutions and Executive Vice President of Comcast Cable. "We are extremely honored that they selected our team to help support the next-generation of Magenta TV by adopting our versatile Cloud TV Suite. We have an incredibly strong and collaborative relationship with Deutsche Telekom, and we look forward to helping them execute on their vision for the future."
Specifically, Deutsche Telekom will use the Cloud TV Suite to provide a comprehensive video management platform for centralized ingest of video assets; easy workflow management; multi-language metadata management; video processing; content protection; entitlements, availability windows, and rights enforcement; data analytics and insights; and publishing across devices. In addition, Comcast Technology Solutions is providing a 24x7 service level agreement (SLA) and dedicated support team committed to the success of Deutsche Telekom.
To learn more about the entire CTSuite, including the Cloud TV Suite, visit: https://www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com/ctsuite. More information about Deutsche Telekom is available at https://www.telekom.com.
About Comcast Technology Solutions
Comcast Technology Solutions offers a portfolio of technology solutions, the CTSuite, that provides the industry with the technology, scale and expertise to expand and navigate the rapidly-changing media and entertainment technology landscape. We invent technology that solves industry challenges, reimagines what is possible, and transforms businesses for an ever-changing world. Built on Comcast's know-how, proven facilities, scalable platforms, and infrastructure, Comcast Technology Solutions offers more than 20 years of reliable real-world broadcast and digital experience. We partner with customers to redefine expectations and deliver the future to global audiences. For more information, visit www.comcasttechnologysolutions.com.
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Which travel toilet is best?
If you are engaged in an activity, such as camping, that doesn’t have access to modern bathroom facilities, it can cause a little stress. You never know when nature will call, and you want to be prepared when it does. This is why there are travel toilets.
A well-built travel toilet has an odor seal and is large enough to accommodate both you and your needs. The SereneLife Outdoor Portable Toilet is a perfect example of a top-notch portable toilet. It is flushable, has a dedicated 5.3-gallon waste tank and features splash-free emptying.
What to know before you buy a travel toilet
Who can benefit from a travel toilet
If you love camping or boating, you would obviously benefit from owning a travel toilet. Hunters, construction workers, long-haul truckers or people who do a lot of traveling by car or van also should consider a travel toilet. If you have a child you are potty training, a family member who has trouble with stairs or you are having work done on your home, a quality travel toilet will come in handy. Some people simply find using a public toilet an unacceptable option. For these people, a travel toilet can be a suitable alternative.
There are two types of travel toilets
The two types of travel toilets are flushing and non-flushing
- Flushing: If you want the closest experience to being at home, a flushable portable toilet is the way to go. These models have two sections: a fresh water tank and a waste tank. When you activate the mechanism that releases fresh water into the bowl, it flushes the waste down into the waste tank. This lower tank can be sealed to prevent unpleasant odors from escaping. When it is full, you dump the waste and clean the toilet.
- Nonflushing: A nonflushing portable toilet is best for emergencies or for people on a tight budget. It is little more than a bucket (often with a sealable lid) with a seat on top. Some higher-end models feature a removable waste bucket that accepts a waste liner to make cleaning effortless.
What to look for in a quality travel toilet
Size
There are two aspects of size. First, you want a portable toilet that is large enough for the biggest person who will use it. Second, you want a waste area that is large enough to contain all of the waste until you get to a dump station.
Odor trapping capabilities
A portable toilet needs an airtight seal to keep the offensive odors locked away. However, if there isn’t a pressure relief valve on the waste tank, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise when you remove the seal.
Lightweight but durable
A portable toilet needs to be lightweight so you can travel with it. A portable toilet also must be strong enough to support your full weight while using. If you go for the lightest weight model, it might not be very durable. If you go for a heavy-duty build, the toilet might be difficult to transport. Look for a balance.
Tank level indicator
If you want to know how much waste is in your toilet without opening it up and peeking or lifting it to see how heavy it is, get a model with a tank level indicator.
Easy emptying
At some point, you will need to empty your portable toilet. You want a system that is easy to use and protects you from backsplash.
Extras
Each manufacturer has its own little incentives. It could be anything from an onboard toilet paper roll holder to a built-in handle. Don’t be seduced by bells and whistles. Put functionality and reliability at the top of your criteria list.
How much you can expect to spend on a travel toilet
If you want something more than a bucket, prices for travel toilets start at around $40. While it is possible to spend $400 or more on a high-end model, most people will find what they need for around $150.
Travel toilet FAQ
Where do I empty my portable toilet?
A. As long as you have a model that does not use chemicals, you can empty your portable toilet in the wilderness as long as the 6-inch hole you dig to bury the waste is at least 100 feet away from trails, camps and any water sources. If your toilet uses chemicals, however, it needs to be emptied at a designated location, such as a dump station at a campsite.
How do I clean a portable toilet?
A. A portable toilet with a dedicated waste tank will have a drain. When it is time to empty the toilet, open the drain and dump the waste. Once all the solid matter is gone, you can fill the waste tank with water to rinse it out as needed. A model without a dedicated waste tank can usually be fitted with a toilet waste bag to make cleaning up as easy as taking out the trash. For a deep cleaning, you will need to refer to your owner’s manual, as some models can not tolerate abrasive cleaning solutions.
What’s the best travel toilet to buy?
Top travel toilet
SereneLife Outdoor Portable Toilet
What you need to know: This flushable portable toilet has a waste tank with a double-seal to help keep odors to a minimum.
What you’ll love: The fresh water tank holds 3.2 gallons of water. It can provide up to 50 flushes. The large waste tank has a capacity of 5.3 gallons. This portable toilet features a splash-free, rotating pour spout that makes emptying a breeze.
What you should consider: While this portable toilet may be easy to empty, you still have to clean it. And that can sometimes be challenging.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top travel toilet for the money
PLAYBERG Portable Travel Toilet for Camping and Hiking
What you need to know: This is an affordable, no-frills portable toilet that is a step up from using a bucket.
What you’ll love: This model accepts 8-gallon toilet waste bags, so there is no cleanup needed. It is extremely lightweight, only 5.5 pounds and equipped with a built-in toilet paper roll holder. The waste bucket has a removable lid that seals in odor.
What you should consider: The removable waste bucket is smaller than expected.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This portable toilet has a lot of convenient features that make it easy to use and clean.
What you’ll love: This portable toilet is flushable, and it has a sealable waste tank to keep odors from leaking out. The toilet features a built-in handle, which makes it easy to transport, and a large drain opening for simplified emptying and cleaning.
What you should consider: In changing temperatures (or elevations), pressure can build up in the waste tank and cause a little burping, which can be messy if you’re not expecting it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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PITTSBURGH, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, July 22, 2022, twenty-five impressive Black leaders graduated from The Advanced Leadership Institute's (TALI) Executive Leadership Academy. This seven-module program included over 100 hours of instruction from renowned academic and industry experts; professional coaching; and executive mentoring, which paired each participant with a distinguished executive for hands-on guidance throughout the academy. The Executive Leadership Academy, delivered by Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, is the flagship program of The Advanced Leadership Institute.
Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean - Professor of Finance, Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business, opened the ceremony with a warm welcome. Among her comments, she stated: "Here at the Tepper School we have made a commitment to foster diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in business. The Tepper School is honored to serve as the academic partner for The Advanced Leadership Institute; and we encourage this cohort to continue to make CMU a part of their journey."
The official ceremony to mark the accomplishments of these graduates included an inspiring keynote address by Dr. Aleta Richards, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Specialty Films, Covestro. Richards was introduced by her TALI mentee Ida Luchey-Ballard, Chemical Plant Manager, Koppers Performance Chemical Group. Traveling all the way from Dormagen, Germany, the Pittsburgh native inspired the graduates by sharing several leadership truths and words of encouragement: "This is a celebration of your journey to become even stronger wherever you choose to work…and how you are helping yourselves become even greater leaders – that's what we are celebrating today."
Cohort reflections were given by Michael Watson, Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Privacy Counsel, Wabtec Corporation: "I have very fond memories as a part of the ELA – we learned, we laughed, we elevated. We learned that even though there might be obstacles, those obstacles are not insurmountable. We learned that we cannot and should not work alone – we have each other and the TALI family." Watson also added, "ELA is an exercise in self-actualization and affirmation."
Other special remarks were offered by Jeff Broadhurst, President and CEO, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, who spoke on behalf of TALI's Corporate CEO Council; ELA graduate Traci Jackson, Contact Center Director, Duquesne Light, who recognized the mentors, faculty, and executive coaches on behalf of the graduating cohort; Shelly Hammond, Vice President of Programs, The Advanced Leadership Institute, who welcomed the graduates into TALI's alumni; and Dr. Susan Caplan, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, who welcomed the graduates into CMU's alumni status.
"The 2022 graduates of the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) are shining examples of the abundant Black talent that we have available to our communities," says Evan Frazier, President and CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute. "As our fourth ELA cohort, these impressive leaders represent the continued growth of a strong TALI alumni network," adds Frazier.
Lara Washington, President and CEO, Allegheny Housing Rehabilitation Corporation and Board Chair, TALI provided congratulations to the 2022 ELA group: "On behalf of the board, we are so appreciative of all you have done…In four short years TALI has demonstrated a successful model of how to increase corporate diversity at the executive level. Working together, we are uniquely positioned to be a catalyst for change in our region and become a national best practice."
Alaine Allen – Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Distinguished Service Professor; Engineering and Public Policy; Carnegie Mellon University, College of Engineering
Caren Caldwell – Associate Vice President, Government Products, UPMC Health Plan
Holly Cundieff – Vice President Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, ARMADA
Clark Delanois – Managing Director, Head of Credit; Risk- Private Banking, BNY Mellon
Justin Denham – Director, Information Security & Business Resiliency, Highmark Wholecare
Tija Hilton-Phillips – Director, Regulatory Affairs, Highmark Inc.
Yarra Howze – Principal, Pittsburgh Public Schools
Traci Jackson – Contact Center Director, Duquesne Light Company
Darryl Jones – Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, City of Pittsburgh
Cynthia Lester-Moody – Director, Operations Delivery and Efficiency, United Concordia Dental, a Highmark, Inc. Company
Lee Lewis, Jr. – Director, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Highmark Health
Ida Luchey-Ballard – Chemical Plant Manager; Koppers Performance Chemical Group
Tammi McMillan Marshall – Assistant Professor / Program Director, Carlow University
Badel Mbanga – Senior Vice President, Data Science Group for the Treasury, Management, PNC Financial Services Group
Daillard Paris – Director of Supply & Trading, Sheetz, Inc.
Renee' Richardson – Senior Manager, Pharmacy Community Relations, Giant Eagle, Inc.
Ronelle Robinson – IT Director, Human Resources Business Partner, Giant Eagle, Inc.
Tenecia Ross – Director of Human Resources, Mt. Lebanon School District
Frank Tunstall IV – Senior Vice President, Internal Audit Director, PNC Financial Services Group
Chatón Turner – Senior Associate Counsel and Vice President Risk Management and Disabilities Services, UPMC | University of Pittsburgh, Medical Center
Melissa Wade – Director, Constituent Relations, County of Allegheny, Office of County Executive Rich Fitzgerald
Kuyba Washington – Director, Human Resources, Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Michael Watson – Chief Compliance Officer / Chief Privacy Counsel, Wabtec Corporation
Karen Weiss – Director, Technology Solutions, Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Angela Williams – Director, Call Center Strategy, Portal Administration, UPMC Health Plan
The mission of The Advanced Leadership Institute is to cultivate Black executive leadership to strengthen companies, institutions, and communities. Its primary focus is to educate, develop, connect, and position Black leaders for executive advancement. TALI has a portfolio of leadership programs, which include the Executive Leadership Academy (a program for Black leaders with at least 10 years of work experience in corporate, nonprofit, government or entrepreneurial sectors); an Emerging Leaders Program (addressing the needs of Black leaders with a minimum of 3-5 years of professional work experience); and ongoing programming and support for TALI alumni.
The Advanced Leadership Institute is supported by major corporations and foundations in the Pittsburgh region, including Founding Underwriters: BNY Mellon Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Highmark Foundation, and Richard King Mellon Foundation; Excellence Partners: Henry L. Hillman Foundation and Highmark; Lead Contributors: BNY Mellon, Eden Hall Foundation, and The Heinz Endowments. Presenting Sponsors: Giant Eagle, Highmark Health, PNC, and UPMC. Gold Sponsors: Bank of America, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Covestro, Duquesne Light Company, FHL Bank Pittsburgh, Highmark Wholecare, Koppers, and Sheetz; Silver Sponsor: Wabtec; and Bronze Sponsors: CS McKee, Dollar Bank, Eat'n Park, EY, and Northwestern Mutual.
To learn more about The Advanced Leadership Institute, visit www.taliinstitute.org
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Fort Riley opens pools, Custer Aquatic Park just in time for Memorial Day
FORT RILEY, Kan. (WIBW) - Fort Riley has opened its pools and newly renovated Custer Aquatic Park just in time for Memorial Day.
Fort Riley says garrison commander Col. Will McKannay, as well as public works and recreation leaders, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 26, for the military base’s new Custer Hill Aquatic Park.
Staff at the base said the recently renovated facility now includes a pool with zero-depth entry, splash pad, a lazy river-style water channel, waterslides and more.
An opening day pool party will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 27.
Ft. Riley noted that the Aquatic Center will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $1 for children 2 and under, $5 for children 3 and up, and $8 for non-Department of Defense guests.
Staff also indicated access to Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation pools is also now available for MWR cardholders.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players said Friday for the first time that they are prepared to accept a draft of international amateur players but proposed it include far more money than management’s plan and a more liberal structure.
The union made its proposal Friday during a meeting with MLB. Details were disclosed by a union official who spoke with media on the condition of anonymity because no announcements by name were authorized.
The union proposed that a draft be allocated $260 million for the 2024 signing period with teams having to guarantee slot values while having the flexibility to exceed them within bonus pools, a person familiar with the plan told The Associated Press. That person spoke on condition of anonymity because the details were not announced.
MLB proposed last July 28 that a 2024 draft include spending of $181 million for the top 600 players and $190 million in total, up from $166 million in the 2021 signing period. MLB’s proposal contained hard slots, which for 2024 would assign $5,512,500 for the top pick to $2,625,000 for the 10th overall.
The March 10 agreement that ended the 99-day lockout set a July 25 deadline for the union to agree to the draft. Without an agreement, direct draft-pick compensation and the qualifying offer system would remain for major league free agents. That structure has inhibited the market for some players, such as pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel in 2019.
Management has long sought an international draft to mirror the amateur draft that began in 1965 for residents of the U.S. and Canada and allows teams exclusive rights to players. Since 1990, the draft has included residents of U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
The union said it would agree to management’s 20-round concept but would spread the money differently among the slots. Players would schedule the 2024 draft for late in 2023, while MLB proposed it be held in the January-to-March range.
MLB has said a draft with hard slots would reduce corruption in the international signing market, such as agreements before a player is eligible to sign. MLB maintains giving teams the ability to exceed slots would allow the continuation of corruption, with teams offering specified amounts to players in advance of selection in exchange for players not appearing at showcases or cooperating with other clubs.
MLB and players put restraints in place on international signings with the 2012-16 collective bargaining agreement, but the union has resisted installing a draft to replace signing bonus pools that allow the flexibility to exceed thresholds while incurring penalties.
International amateurs are eligible to sign if they are 17, or at least 16 but will be 17 by Sept. 1 of the first season covered by the contract.
Residents of the U.S. and Canada are eligible for the amateur draft if their high school class has been graduated and the player will be at least 17 within 45 days of the end of the draft. In addition, players enrolled at four-year colleges are not eligible until the end of their junior year.
The international draft would not cover foreign professionals, such as veterans of the Japanese major leagues. MLB defines a foreign professional as a player 25 or older who has played at least six seasons in a recognized foreign league.
Among the issues in a draft would be participation in showcases, and medical and drug testing. The union claims MLB is asking for more stringent rules for international amateurs.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — If you can’t find a lipstick shade that’s perfect for you, why not make it?
MYX Blend Bar located in the West Village takes lipstick shopping and turns it into a hands-on DIY experience.
President and owner, Rebekah Reedy Miller, found that more often than not, we all struggle to find a lipstick that has it all. From the ingredients to the color, to the finish, Miller’s vision to help others create a unique shade has taken the lipstick game to a new level.
“I started MYX with my youngest stepdaughter, just kind of in my kitchen at my home back in 2018”, said Miller.
Miller, who has a biology and chemistry degree, said her stepdaughter’s obsession with DIY creations on the internet, sparked the fascination for DIY-ing lipstick.
At MYX Blend Bar, customers have the option of creating a formula for lipstick and lip gloss. You get to build it from the base, choose a finish, add a fragrance and name your custom shade.
MYX which stands for “My Kiss”, is perfect for any occasion. They take walk-ins, but reservations are recommended.
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The day after Politico reported on a leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Sean Mehl was trying to figure out how to answer the phones.
Mehl is the associate director of clinical services for Whole Women's Health, an abortion provider and nonprofit advocacy organization that runs nine clinics in United States, including four in Texas, a state that has already severely restricted access to abortions.
He knew from experience that any time news breaks about potential abortion restrictions, the organization sees an increase in calls, and many callers are confused. Could they keep their appointments? Would his clinic take new patients?
His first priority this week, he said, was to make sure there was a recorded message to reassure people that the clinics were still open and still providing services, at least for the time being.
"It really instills a lot of urgency when stuff like this breaks," Mehl said.
"They may not have even taken a pregnancy test at home, but the fear, especially -- such a monumental potential ruling as this that has a lot of devastating impacts, people really jump to that as soon as they can."
With this cold, hard look at the potential future, providers are making plans now for how to connect their clients with the services they need, even if that means sending them out of state. Clinics in states that have safeguarded abortion access are adding staff and space to accommodate demand. In fact, they've been doing so for some time.
Texas has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation, which prohibits abortion after about six weeks of gestation. The law is enforced through an unusual mechanism that encourages private citizens to sue anyone who "aids and abets" an abortion. Successful lawsuits may be rewarded with $10,000. It was written to be resistant to legal challenges, and courts have refused to strike it down. Other states, including Idaho and Oklahoma, have recently passed similar laws.
On top of these restrictions, Texas and 12 other states have passed so-called trigger laws that go into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned. The Texas law is set to ban all abortions -- except those necessary to prevent serious injury or death to a pregnant person -- 30 days after Roe is overturned. Still other states have pre-Roe abortion bans on their books that have not been enforced for the past 50 years but could be if the ruling is stricken.
The reproductive health research organization Guttmacher Institute estimates that 26 states are certain or likely to ban abortions if Roe falls.
"I think we kind of see where this is heading, and as devastating as it is, it is not entirely a surprise, because this has been chipped away over the years," Mehl said.
Clinics gear up to help people travel
Anticipating new restrictions, Whole Women's Health launched the Abortion Wayfinder program, which helps people who can't access services in their states. It turns clinics into de facto travel agencies, as case workers help each client figure out where they can go and how to pay for it.
"We're able to get them an appointment where they need to go. And we can work closely with both state and national organizations that can help coordinate and, in many cases, fund the actual travel and procedure costs involved," Mehl said.
Since launching the program in March, Whole Women's Health has helped about 70 women through the Wayfinder program, the organization said.
Sometimes, if a pregnant person has transportation and can get time off from work, that might mean getting them an appointment at the new Whole Women's Health clinic in Minnesota. It serves local clients but is also close to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport and to Interstate 35, which runs from Texas to Minnesota. It's a 14-hour drive to Minneapolis from Dallas by car and about 21 hours by bus.
The clinic opened in February, and about 30% of the clients there have come from out of state, the organization says.
Most people who seek abortions -- 59% -- have other children, according to statistics from the Guttmacher Institute, and this kind of travel may not be feasible with young kids in tow. Three-quarters of US abortion patients are poor or low-income and may not be able to afford gas, hotel rooms or time off work.
In those cases, Mehl says, they look for other options, like telemedicine appointments to get abortion pills -- which sounds like it might be more convenient but sometimes isn't.
In 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration eased access to medical abortions by removing requirements that abortion pills be dispensed at in-person appointments, clearing the way for people to get them by mail. The same year, however, Texas made the practice a crime punishable by jail time and a $10,000 fine.
So if a Texan wants a prescription for abortion pills, Mehl says, his group will sometimes help them arrange travel just for a telemedicine appointment.
"If we're, for example, only able to offer telemedicine services in New Mexico, the patient would need to be in the state of New Mexico to receive those services. So there is an element of travel there in many cases," he said.
"We've had patients from Texas that have driven, sometimes overnight so that they're not missing any work. They will have a telemedicine visit, and they might drive right back to get back to work. They might have children with them," Mehl said.
They also have to pick up the pills in New Mexico, so Mehl says people may opt to extend their stay in New Mexico for two or three days, the time it typically takes to get the medicine. "Or some do go and come back, depending on what really makes sense for them."
Other times, Mehl says, people who are closer to the border with Mexico will go there.
"People actually do look to Mexico, even for being currently more favorable or more accessible even than their own country, which I think really highlights how devastating that access to care really is," he said.
Abortion providers in so-called sanctuary states like Oregon say more programs like Wayfinder will be needed if the leaked opinion becomes final.
"That's one of the things I think we need to help facilitate for people is some kind of traffic control," said Dr. Maria Rodriguez, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Oregon Health Science University and director of the state's Title X program. Title X is a federal program that offers family planning services to low-income individuals through grants to nonprofit clinics.
"It's a health condition, people are stressed, and then they're having to add in all these logistics of financial concerns as well as logistical concerns about travel. It's a lot. It's a lot to go through, and it's a lot of support people need," she said.
Oregon borders Idaho, which has passed a Texas-style abortion law that prohibits the procedure after about six weeks of pregnancy.
That ban has already increased traffic to clinics in Oregon. It's one of 16 states, along with the District of Columbia, that have protected abortion rights.
These sanctuary states have been preparing for an influx in people traveling for abortions. Oregon, for example, has created a $15 million fund to help cover the costs of travel and care. The Guttmacher Institute estimates that the state will see a 234% increase in pregnant people traveling there for abortion care.
Rodriguez thinks that figure sounds realistic. "We have people coming in from Texas. We have people coming in from all across the country," she said.
To prepare, she says, her clinic has added two or three days of operating room time each week.
"We've almost probably increased our procedure capacity by 40%, and that's being filled," she said.
Her clinic has also been coordinating with independent abortion providers like Planned Parenthood and the Lilith Clinic. Their health-care providers have been getting additional medical licenses in other states so they can offer more telehealth care.
Harms from unwanted births
Rodriguez knows that as much as organizations are trying to ease access, they will not be able to help everyone who needs it. That fact guts her.
"When I was an intern, I used to listen to the attending physicians who are older, talking about what it was like during their training, before Roe v. Wade passed, and they were taking care of just literally wings of women with septic abortions or complications from it in county hospitals. And I always found it kind of like the 1700s, to me, something medieval," she said. "I can't believe that now we're going to experience that again. And I feel terrible that this is the legacy we're passing on to the next generation."
Diana Greene Foster, director of research for the Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health program at the University of California at San Francisco, studied the effects of having or being denied an abortion in nearly 1,000 women over 10 years.
Her research, called the Turnaway Study, was designed to delve into the claim that abortions hurt women. She said it found the opposite to be true: Not getting an abortion when they wanted one increased household poverty and economic insecurity, tethered women to violent partners or increased the likelihood that they would be raising children alone. Women who gave birth were also more likely to have mental and physical harm from the experience than those who had an abortion.
Based on her research, she says, some women won't be able to clear the hurdles that may soon be in place to access an abortion.
"That's pretty guaranteed," Foster said. "It's just not the case that people always find a way. When it's illegal, some people won't be able to get it. And some people won't successfully order pills online or do something terrible to themselves. They'll carry that pregnancy to term."
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Paris Hilton wants to be the ‘Queen of the Metaverse’
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
A fuschia Bentley drives down a twisty desert road toward the entrance of the Neon Carnival, an after-party held each year during Coachella. Paris Hilton has arrived. Her hair is in pigtails, twisted in part with white flowers, and she’s wearing a sparkly pink romper that matches her platform boots. She greets fans on a red carpet, heads to a packed dance floor and eventually finds her way to the go-karts.
Hilton attends the invite-only party in person each year, but this particular scene played out last month in Paris World, Hilton’s virtual experience on popular gaming platform Roblox, where she joined as an avatar. Nearly 400,000 Roblox users visited her virtual Neon Carnival that mid-April weekend, about 40 times the number of people who went in real life this year, according to Hilton. (The digital event was sponsored by Levi’s and designed in part by Brent Bolthouse, the founder of the original Neon Carnival).
It’s a concept Hilton has seen success with before. On New Year’s Eve, she DJed a live set in the same virtual world, playing as her avatar. In Paris World, users can also buy virtual clothing, book a jet ski ride or pay to gain access to a VIP section of a club.
“I’ve always been an undercover nerd, so I’ve been obsessed with anything to do with technology and the future,” Hilton told CNN Business in an interview last month. “Now my new nickname is ‘The Queen of the Metaverse,'” she added, referring to a sobriquet she has used on the red carpet and in a number of her social media posts, which, according to her company 11:11 Media, first emerged in the NFT space on Twitter.
Hilton has long been a trendsetter. She arguably became an influencer before the term even existed after her reality TV show, “The Simple Life,” debuted in 2003. But Hilton, the great-granddaugther of hotel mogul Conrad Hilton, has also been working to redefine her public image as a successful businesswoman and to cement her status as an innovator.
Recently, she’s embraced two buzzy but speculative trends in tech: the metaverse, a vision for an immersive virtual world that still does not exist; and non-fungible tokens, known as NFTs, which refer to pieces of digital content linked to the blockchain, the digital ledger system underpinning various cryptocurrencies.
Hilton has invested in multiple tech companies, including backing digital avatar startup Genies and animation app immi, which allows some NFT owners to bring the characters in their digital artwork to life. She also bought a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT, a pricey and highly sought after collection that’s attracted celebrity buyers. Hilton has also created her own NFT artwork. One of her latest NFT pieces, called the “Iconic Crypto Queen” and created in collaboration with popular NFT artist Blake Kathryn, sold for $1.111 million — a nod to 11:11 Media, Hilton’s new company named after her favorite time of day.
While the future of both the metaverse and NFTs remains unclear, arguably all the more so for the latter after a crypto market crash this month, some say there is real potential for celebrities who embrace virtual gatherings and products. “For celebrities, like brands, this is another way for them to engage with their fans and audiences,” said Michael Inouye, a principal analyst at ABI Research. “This could be through virtual events, concerts, shows and more. They could sell virtual merchandise so fans could show their fandom both in their real and virtual lives.”
Her bet on these digital products and services is just one piece of Hilton’s growing empire. Last fall, Hilton brought all of her initiatives under 11:11 Media. The company includes her 19 product lines, such as fragrances, clothing and makeup, which have surpassed over $4 billion in all-time revenue, according to the company. It also includes her production company Slivington Manor Entertainment — which is behind TV projects including “Cooking with Paris” and “Paris Hilton in Love” — and her podcast company London Audio.
“We are growing quickly and want to find the talent of people who are interested in this space,” said Hilton. To that end, Hilton is partnering with ZipRecruiter, an online platform for job seekers, to add more employees to her roster. 11:11 Media is soon launching a sweepstakes for someone to win a mentorship program with her in Los Angeles to learn many of the aspects of running her business.
“Mentorship is also something that’s really important for me. My mentor was my grandfather,” she said of the late Barron Hilton, the business magnate who was the former president, chairman and CEO of Hilton Hotels Corporation. “It’s just all the advice he gave me and the support has really stuck with me throughout my career. I want to be able to do that for someone else.”
A voice for NFTs
In 2019, Hilton emerged as one of the earliest celebrity promoters of NFTs. She was approached by a friend who was raising money for recovery efforts related to Australia’s wildfires at the time. When Hilton was asked to create a digital art piece on her iPad, she drew one of her cats, Munchkin. All proceeds went to charity.
“I then found myself on sites such as Clubhouse during the pandemic talking to artists about the NFT world and meeting with leaders in the space,” she said. “I became obsessed with it and started collaborating with artists. … It’s something I really believe in.”
Since then, she has become a public voice for NFTs. During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” earlier this year, Hilton and Fallon shared pictures of their Bored Ape NFTs in a conversation that one news outlet described as “frankly, hallucinogenic.” The year before, she used her time on the show to school Fallon on how NFTs work.
Other celebrities including Snoop Dogg, Lindsay Lohan and Shawn Mendes have launched their own NFTs. But recently there have been signs the NFT market may be deflating. The NFT market declined to a daily average of about 19,000 sales earlier this month compared to 225,000 in September, according to data cited by the Wall Street Journal.
In 2021, then-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sold his first-ever published tweet as an NFT, for cryptocurrency valued at $2.9 million, but when the man who purchased it put it up for sale, it attracted offers at a fraction of the price.
The price of Bitcoin — the largest cryptocurrency — dropped below $30,000 earlier this month and has struggled to rise above that level since then. It remains down more than 50% from its record high in November. Other cryptocurrencies have been hit hard too in recent weeks.
Along with the risks associated with the volatility of NFTs and the broader crypto space, scams and thefts also persist. Some celebrities have also had class-action lawsuits filed against them for allegedly participating in so-called “pump and dump” crypto schemes.
“These have usually been associated with cryptocurrencies where the celebrity will hype it up and then when people invest in it they in turn around and sell their currency at a profit,” said Inouye. “This speaks to the less savory side of all of NFT-blockchain-crypto, which is at least in part driven by hype and speculation.”
Hilton said she’s been cautious not to give advice on what people should buy, noting she’s only interested in NFTs to “support the artists” and “not for investment reasons.”
A public perception shift
Hilton has proven herself as a successful entrepreneur for years but she said public perception of her — which was fixated on her heiress and socialite status — didn’t shift until the release of 2020 documentary “This is Paris.” The film, released on YouTube and since viewed more than 58 million times, called out the mistreatment she allegedly faced at a boarding school facility as a teenager.
“The documentary changed my life in every single way,” she said. “For so long, people had so many misconceptions of me because of the character I was playing … almost like a coping mechanism. Now they understand who I actually am and what I’ve been through. I’m not a dumb blonde. I’m just very good at pretending to be one.”
Since the release of the documentary, she has worked to change laws in seven states as part of an effort to crack down on abusive youth facilities. Earlier this month, Hilton visited the White House to discuss new legislation aimed protecting children in such programs.
“I will always be grateful to ‘The Simple Life’ because it really helped me launch my brand and all my businesses. But there is so much more to me,” she said. “I want to be known and respected for the businesswoman I am, the business and brand that I’ve created and for being an advocate for children who have suffered from the abuse and trauma that myself and so many others have.”
Hilton said she continues to look for new ways to innovate on and offline, grow her NFT collection and help others grow their own brands.
“It’s amazing now with the technology available to anyone from their living room — if they have Wi-Fi connection, an iPhone or whatever they’re capturing their content on — they are able to build a brand, support their families, be themselves and express themselves in that way,” she said. “It makes me proud that I created this new genre of a celebrity. … I love being an innovator and someone who is a first at things. It’s just incredible to see what that’s morphed into.”
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13-year-old arrested for Kansas Capitol bomb threat
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A 13-year-old is facing felony charges after officials say they threatened to bomb the Kansas Statehouse.
The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office said their agency was made aware of a threat to the Kansas State Capitol made through social media earlier this week. Officials say a post was made about “bombing” the Capitol.
Shortly after learning about the post officials evacuated the Statehouse and special bomb sniffing K9′s were used to inspect the building. No threat was ever found.
The Sheriff’s Office says the threatening post was made by a 13-year-old who resides in Shawnee Co. The teen was booked into the Shawnee Co. Juvenile Dept. of Corrections for felony crime of aggravated criminal threat.
The teen’s name has not been released.
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AV Industry First - Onboard Prediction Technology Addresses Global Supply Chain Disruptions While Helping to Meet ESG Goals and Regulatory Requirements
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jumptuit Autonomous Transit (JAT) http://www.jumptuit.co announced today the market availability of its Commercial Fleet Vehicle Asset and Driver Management SaaS modules on October 27, 2022.
JAT generates cross-sector scenario forecasts within standard commercial delivery timelines to optimize commercial delivery performance metrics, including the efficient deployment of fleet vehicle assets and drivers.
JAT combines first-hand accounts, consensus views and sentiment, overhead livestream images and video, and public and private data sources, synchronized by geolocation and time to create a comprehensive observation of an event, and forecasts conditions for drivers en-route.
For example, JAT's Climate Emergency Alerts (CEA) correlate dynamic forecasts with vast historical cross-sector data sets to autonomously provide advanced warnings to drivers based on the vehicle's and storm's trajectories and estimated time and location of impact.
JAT's testing and analysis of CEAs for minimum 200-mile round trip routes on public roads across a broad pattern of geographies and spectrum of weather phenomenon across temperature extremes, has shown a significant increase in advanced warning time for drivers, allowing them to opt for alternate departure times and routes to circumvent dangerous or less than optimal conditions. JAT reduces the number of variables that could negatively impact a commercial route by as much as 70%. JAT will continue testing in Q4 with added data sets.
"In designing JAT, we developed a live multi-sector data streaming network generating cross-sector scenario forecasts with coverage for virtually all public roads and geolocations in the United States," said Donald Leka, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jumptuit, Inc. "JAT's SaaS-based model for fleet vehicle assets and drivers provides flexible, easy to implement solutions for companies, reducing time to market and efficiently applying cross-sector scenario forecasting to virtually all public roads, with minimal capital investment."
Jumptuit's feature rich Software as a Service (SaaS) is offered in two modules - one to protect commercial fleet vehicle assets, and the other to protect commercial fleet drivers. JAT's technology is designed to quickly and seamlessly integrate with existing supply chain systems and operations. JAT's dynamic tracking of driving hours, mandatory rest breaks, and other working conditions helps companies to meet Department of Transportation Driving Regulations for Fleet Management.
Origin, Route and Destination Cross-Sector Forecasts
Optimal Scenario Departure Times and Routing Forecasts
Forecasted Events in Hazardous Accident Zones (HAZ)
Climate Emergency Alerts (CEA)
Climate Infrastructure Alerts (CIA)
Optimal Scenario Weather Advisory and Warning Forecasts
Optimal Scenario Carbon Emissions Forecasts
Optimal Scenario Energy Consumption Forecasts
Regulatory Compliance
Individualized Risk Assessment Geolocation Forecasts for Public Health (e.g., airborne, contact and environmental, contamination)
Individualized Risk Assessment Geolocation Forecasts for Air Quality
Individualized Risk Assessment Geolocation Forecasts for Covid-19
Route Geolocation Proximity to Emergency Healthcare Services (e.g., hospitals, ICU bed availability)
Route Geolocation Safety Alerts (e.g., infrastructure failure, first responder activity)
Route Geolocation Charging Stations and Fuel Stops
Route Geolocation Driver Rest Stops and Overnight Accommodations
Regulatory Compliance
"Investing to improve driver working conditions is critical in addressing the challenges across the trucking industry and global supply chain," said Donald Leka. "JAT directly addresses the conditions that result in unpaid idle hours for drivers on the road, and put driver safety at risk."
JAT's cross-sector scenario forecasting helps drivers avoid dangerous or less than optimal driving conditions, including weather and route obstacles. JAT's individualized health risk assessments help drivers to avoid potentially unsafe health and environmental conditions. JAT also alerts drivers to unexpected route events that could pose a personal safety risk, and proximity to emergency healthcare services.
Jumptuit Autonomous Transit (JAT), a subsidiary of Jumptuit, Inc., is an AV SaaS company providing Cross-Sector Scenario Forecasting for any geolocation to optimize scheduling and routing, mitigating delays, property and personal safety risk, public health and safety conditions and carbon emissions. JAT is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
JAT's mission is to protect people and goods in transit, improve the health and well being of workers and increase public safety in harmony with the environment. To learn more about JAT, please visit http://www.jumptuit.co
Jumptuit Editorial Contact:
Drew De Risi
Jumptuit 917.650.1359
dderisi@jumptuit.com
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Board of Regents set to vote on next president of Emporia State
The Kansas Board of Regents will meet Wednesday morning in Emporia to choose the new president.
Published: Jun. 21, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Board of Regents has announced they will meet June 22 in Emporia to select the next president of Emporia State University. The nine-member board governs the six universities in Kansas and serves as the coordinating board for the 32 public higher education institutions in the state.
The meeting will take place 10 a.m. Wednesday morning in the Preston Family Room at Memorial Union on the campus of Emporia State and will be open to the public.
A livestream will be provided for the public to watch at emporia.edu/live.
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Police in Columbus, Ohio, have released body camera video that shows a police officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in his bed.
Donovan Lewis, 20, died Tuesday after being shot by Columbus Police Officer Ricky Anderson, a 30-year veteran with the Columbus Division of Police assigned to the K9 Unit, according to a police statement.
During a news conference Tuesday, Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant said the shooting happened around 2 a.m. Tuesday at an apartment building where uniformed officers were serving a felony warrant for domestic violence and assault and improper handling of a firearm. Police did not say who the warrant was for.
"The officers knocked on the door for several minutes ... acknowledging themselves as Columbus Police officers," Bryant said.
Police body camera video shows them knocking and calling out to occupants repeatedly for more than eight minutes. They called for "Donovan" by name several times.
Eventually, a man came to the door and was taken into custody by police, Bryant said. He told officers he'd been asleep, and they took a knife from his pocket. A second man inside the apartment was taken into custody about a minute later.
Officers asked if anyone else was inside the apartment, Bryant said, but were unable to determine that.
Anderson and a K9 were then called in by Columbus Police to see if anyone else was inside, Bryant said.
"Once the K9 officer arrived on the scene, additional announcements were made for anyone else inside to come out or the K9 was going to be released inside of the apartment," Bryant said.
In the police body camera video, the K9 is seen barking outside a back bedroom door, then officers enter the apartment and warn they are going to send a dog in.
An officer is seen opening the bedroom door, where a man is seen on a bed.
Bodycam video shows Anderson firing a single shot at a man, later identified as Lewis, moments after opening the bedroom door.
During the news conference, Bryant showed the body camera video frame-by-frame, asserting that the moment Anderson opened fire, it appeared Lewis was holding "something" in his hand.
A vape pen was later found next to Lewis on the bed, Bryant says. Once Lewis was handcuffed, video shows, officers began rendering aid.
Lewis was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:19 a.m., according to the Columbus Police statement.
Officer is on leave pending investigation, department says
In a statement to CNN affiliate WSYX, the attorney for the family of Donovan Lewis said, "The bodycam footage released yesterday afternoon says it all. In literally the blink of an eye, a Columbus police officer shot and killed Donovan Lewis, an unarmed young Black man who was alone in his bed in the middle of the night.
"As a result of this entirely reckless behavior by a Columbus Police Officer, a family is left to grieve the loss of such a young soul."
During the news conference, Bryant said Anderson is on leave at this time.
CNN has attempted to reach Anderson for comment and also reached out to the Fraternal Order of Police.
"Every day, officers are put in compromising, potentially life-threatening situations in which we are required to make split-second decisions," Bryant said. "As the chief, it is my job to hold my officers accountable, but it's also my job to offer them support and make sure that I give that to them through the process. If they do the right things for the right reasons, we will support them. If they do something wrong, they will be held accountable."
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.
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Shore Bancshares Reports Second Quarter and First-Half Financial Results
Published: Jul. 28, 2022 at 4:15 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
EASTON, Md., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shore Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHBI) (the "Company") reported net income of $7.499 million or $0.38 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2022, compared to net income of $5.613 million or $0.28 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2022, and net income of $4.031 million or $0.34 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2021. Net income for the first half of 2022 was $13.112 million or $0.66 per diluted common share, compared to net income for the first half of 2021 of $8.028 million or $0.68 per diluted common share. Net income, excluding merger related expenses for the second quarter of 2022 was $7.674 million or $0.39 per diluted common share, compared to net income, excluding merger related expenses of $6.156 million or $0.31 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2022 and net income, excluding merger related expenses of $4.311 million or $0.37 per diluted common share for the second quarter 2021.
When comparing net income, excluding merger related expenses, for the second quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of 2022 net income increased $1.5 million due to an increase in net interest income of $2.2 million. When comparing net income, excluding merger related expenses, for the second quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2021, net income increased $3.3 million primarily due to increases in net interest income of $10.5 million and noninterest income of $2.9 million. These improvements to income in the second quarter of 2022 were partially offset by an increase in noninterest expenses of $9.4 million primarily as a result of the acquisition of Severn Bank ("Severn") in November of 2021.
"We are pleased to announce our second quarter financial results," said Lloyd L. "Scott" Beatty, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to see strong loan demand and opportunities for growth within our various markets. With minimal merger expenses in the second quarter due to a shift from integration to operation, we noted positive trends in our ROA, efficiency ratio, and tangible book value. Our outlook for the remainder of 2022 is a very positive one, as we continue to maintain our commitment and focus on core earnings and enhanced returns for our shareholders."
Balance Sheet Review
Total assets were $3.443 billion at June 30, 2022, a $17.6 million, or less than 1.0%, decrease when compared to $3.460 billion at the end of 2021. This decrease was due to a decline in interest bearing deposits with other banks of $182.2 million, or 32.1%, partially offset by increases in loans held for investment of $145.4 million, or 6.9%, and investment securities held to maturity of $54.4 million, or 13.4%. The positive organic loan growth for loans held for investment was due to strong loan demand, specifically within our commercial real estate, residential real estate and consumer loan portfolios, partially offset by paydowns in the commercial loan portfolio. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had 37 Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP') loans totaling $1.7 million that were outstanding.
Total deposits decreased $11.9 million, or less than 1%, when compared to December 31, 2021. The decrease in total deposits was primarily due to decreases in money market and savings accounts of $79.7 million, $38.4 million in noninterest-bearing deposits and $12.0 million in time deposits offset by an increase in interest bearing checking accounts of $118.1 million.
Total stockholders' equity increased $2.1 million, or less than 1%, when compared to December 31, 2021, primarily due to current year earnings, partially offset by an increase in unrealized losses of $6.7 million (net of tax) on available for sale securities which are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). At June 30, 2022, the ratio of total equity to total assets was 10.25% and the ratio of total tangible equity to total tangible assets was 8.39% compared to 10.14% and 8.25% at the end of 2021.
Review of Quarterly Financial Results
Net interest income was $24.6 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $22.4 million for the first quarter of 2022 and $14.1 million for the second quarter of 2021. The increase in net interest income when compared to the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to increases in interest and fees on loans of $1.4 million, interest on deposits with other banks of $572 thousand and interest on investment securities of $407 thousand, partially offset by an increase in expense on interest-bearing deposits of $153 thousand. The improvement in interest and fees on loans was due to an increase in the average balance of loans of $81.4 million, or 3.8%. Accretion income from loans acquired from Severn increased over first quarter by $265 thousand. The increase in interest on deposits with other banks was primarily due to the recent increases to the fed funds rate. The increase in interest on taxable investment securities was driven by an increase in the rates of 26bps and an increase in the average balance within these securities of $15.2 million, or 2.9%, resulting from additional purchases of held to maturity securities during second quarter of 2022. The increase in deposits with other banks and investment securities was primarily due to excess liquidity.
The increase in net interest income when compared to the second quarter of 2021 was primarily due to increases in interest and fees on loans of $9.1 million, interest on taxable investment securities of $1.3 million and interest on deposits with other banks of $771 thousand, partially offset by increases in expenses on interest-bearing deposits of $455 thousand and long-term borrowings of $171 thousand, all of which were significantly impacted by the acquisition of Severn in the fourth quarter of 2021. Excluding the merger related impact to the balance sheet, organic loan growth and excess liquidity resulted in an improved overall yield on total earning assets, while maintaining lower cost of funding on core deposits.
The Company's net interest margin increased to 3.10% for the second quarter of 2022 from 2.78% for the first quarter of 2022 and 2.91% for the second quarter of 2021. The increase in net interest margin when compared to the first quarter of 2022 and second quarter of 2021 was primarily due to higher average loan balances, accretion income from purchased loans and higher rates paid on lower yielding assets. Excess liquidity continues to compress the overall net interest margin. Absent excess liquidity of $200 million, we estimate our margin for the second quarter of 2022 would have been 3.31%.
The provision for credit losses was $200 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The comparable amounts were $600 thousand and $650 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021, respectively. The decrease in the provision for credit losses during the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the prior quarters was primarily attributed to significant net recoveries. Net recoveries for the second quarter of 2022 were $573 thousand, compared to net recoveries of $166 thousand for the first quarter of 2022 and net recoveries of $125 thousand for the second quarter 2021. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to period-end loans, excluding PPP loans and acquired loans, was 0.89% at June 30, 2022, compared to 0.92% at March 31, 2022 and 1.12% at June 30, 2021. The decline in the percentage of the allowance from the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to decreased historical loss experience. The decline in the percentage of the allowance from the second quarter of 2021 was primarily the result of improved credit quality, including lower historical loss experience as well as lower pandemic related qualitative reserves.
At June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, nonperforming assets were $4.0 million and $3.9 million respectively. The balance of nonperforming assets increased primarily due to an increase in loans 90 days past due still accruing of $671 thousand, or 146.2%, partially offset by a decrease in other real estate owned ("OREO") of $364 thousand, or 64.9%, and nonaccrual loans of $155 thousand, or 5.4%. Accruing troubled debt restructuring ("TDRs") decreased $110 thousand, or 2.2%, at June 30, 2022 compared to March 31, 2022. When comparing the second quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2021, nonperforming assets decreased $882 thousand, or 18.0%, primarily due to decreases in nonaccrual loans of $1.3 million, or 31.8%, offset by an increase in loans 90 days past due still accruing of $378 thousand, or 50.3%. Accruing TDRs decreased $1.4 million, or 22.8%. The ratio of nonperforming assets and accruing TDRs to total assets was 0.26%, 0.25% and 0.53% at June 30, 2022, March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021, respectively. In addition, the ratio of accruing TDRs to total loans at June 30, 2022 was 0.22% compared to 0.23% at March 31, 2022 and 0.43% at June 30, 2021.
Total noninterest income for the second quarter of 2022 decreased $213 thousand, or 3.5%, when compared to the first quarter of 2022 and increased $2.9 million, or 100.9%, when compared to the second quarter of 2021. The decrease compared to the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to a decrease in revenue associated with the mortgage division of $771 thousand, or 41.3%, and partially offset by increases in interchange credits of $215 thousand, Mid-MD Title Company ("Mid-MD Title") revenue of $103 thousand and service charges on deposit accounts of $79 thousand. The increase in noninterest income when compared to the second quarter of 2021 was largely impacted by the addition of Severn in the fourth quarter of 2021 which included mortgage-banking revenue of $1.1 million and Mid-MD Title revenue of $426 thousand and also contributed to the increase in service charges on deposit accounts of $755 thousand and interchange fees of $217 thousand.
Total noninterest expense, excluding merger related expenses, for the second quarter of 2022 increased $251 thousand or 1.2%, when compared to the first quarter of 2022 and increased $9.4 million, or 89.1%, when compared to the second quarter of 2021. The increase in noninterest expense when compared to the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to increases in fee and loan servicing expenses as well as derivatives expense. The increase from the second quarter of 2021 was primarily due to increases in salaries and wages, employee related benefits, occupancy expense, data processing, amortization of intangible assets and legal and professional fees, which were all significantly impacted by adding Severn and its operations.
Review of Six-Month Financial Results
Net interest income for the first six months of 2022 was $47.0 million, an increase of $19.1 million, or 68.6%, when compared to the first six months of 2021. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to an increase in total interest income of $20.1 million, or 65.2%, specifically interest and fees on loans of $16.8 million, or 58.4%. The improvement of interest and fees on loans was primarily due to the increase in the average balance of $740.5 million, or 51.1%, coupled with accretion income from the acquired loans of $1.5 million for the first six months of 2022. Taxable investment securities and interest on deposits with other banks increased $2.4 million and $978 thousand, respectively, partially offset by an increase in total interest expense of $974 thousand. The increase in interest expense was the result of an increase in the average balance of interest bearing deposits of $860.6 million, or 68.1%, despite the rates paid on these deposits declining 9bps. Interest on long term borrowings increased by $346 thousand due to long-term advances with FHLB and junior subordinated debt acquired as part of the Severn acquisition.
The provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $800 thousand and $1.1 million, respectively. The decrease in provision for credit losses was the result of significant recoveries in the first six months of 2022 of $739 thousand compared to $125 thousand for the first six months of 2021. The ratio of the allowance to total loans decreased from 1.02% at June 30, 2021, to 0.68% at June 30, 2022. Excluding PPP loans and acquired loans, the ratio of the allowance for credit losses to period-end loans was 0.89% at June 30, 2022, lower than the 1.12% at June 30, 2021, primarily due to improved credit quality, lower historical loss experience, and reduced pandemic related qualitative factors.
Total noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased $6.4 million, or 117.6%, when compared to the same period in 2021. The increase in noninterest income primarily consisted of revenue associated with the mortgage division of $3.0 million, service charges on deposit accounts of $1.4 million, revenue from Mid-Maryland Title of $749 thousand and other noninterest income of $803 thousand. The increase in other noninterest income was primarily due to increases in rental income of $666 thousand and other loan fee income of $232 thousand partially offset by losses of $88 thousand related to market value adjustments of equity securities.
Total noninterest expense, excluding merger related expenses, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased $18.5 million, or 87.9%, when compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily the result of higher salaries, employee benefits, occupancy expense, other intangibles, data processing costs, other noninterest expenses, and FDIC insurance premiums due to significant increases in new and existing customers and the acquisition of Severn. In addition, as previously mentioned, during the first six months of 2022 the Company recorded merger-related expenses of $971 thousand due to the acquisition of Severn.
Shore Bancshares Information
Shore Bancshares is a financial holding company headquartered in Easton, Maryland and is the largest independent bank holding company located on Maryland's Eastern Shore. It is the parent company of Shore United Bank. Shore Bancshares engages in trust and wealth management services through Wye Financial Partners, a division of Shore United Bank. Additional information is available at www.shorebancshares.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements (as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be the same as those anticipated by management. These statements are evidenced by terms such as "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "expect," "believe," "intend," and similar expressions. Although these statements reflect management's good faith beliefs and projections, they are not guarantees of future performance and they may not prove true. These projections involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements. While there is no assurance that any list of risks and uncertainties or risk factors is complete, below are certain factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements: changes in general economic, political, or industry conditions; geopolitical concerns, including the ongoing war in Ukraine; the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and related variants and mutations and their impact on the global economy and financial market conditions and our business, results of operations, and financial condition; uncertainty in U.S. fiscal and monetary policy, including the interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; inflation/deflation, interest rate, market, and monetary fluctuations; volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets; the transition away from USD LIBOR and uncertainty regarding potential alternative reference rates, including SOFR; competitive pressures on product pricing and services; success, impact, and timing of our business strategies, including market acceptance of any new products or services; the impact of changes in financial services policies, laws, and regulations, including those concerning taxes, banking, securities, and insurance, and the application thereof by regulatory bodies; cybersecurity threats and the cost of defending against them, including the costs of compliance with potential legislation to combat cybersecurity at a state, national, or global level; and other factors that may affect our future results. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, see the section of the periodic reports filed by Shore Bancshares, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission entitled "Risk Factors".
The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any factors or to publicly announce the result of revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ROOF) (OTCQB: ROOOF) ("Northstar" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has scheduled its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") for Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 11:00 am PST (2:00 pm EST). The Meeting will be held at the Company's Delta office at 7046 Brown Street, Delta, BC, V4G 1G8. The Company also announces that it has filed its management information circular and proxy (the "Meeting Materials") for the Meeting on SEDAR. The Meeting Materials are also available for download from the Company's website.
The information circular in the Meeting Materials proposes the re-election of six directors for the ensuing year, the reappointment of the Company's auditors, and the approval of the Company's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, including the approval of a 10% rolling plan for stock options and a fixed plan of 6,500,000 common shares for awards of restricted share units ("RSUs"), performance share units ("PSUs") and deferred share units ("DSUs").
As always, the Company encourages its shareholders to vote prior to the Meeting. All proxies submitted must be received by July 26, 2022. Your vote is important regardless of the number of common shares you own. As a Northstar shareholder, it is very important that you carefully read the Meeting Materials and vote your common shares. Shareholders may vote online, by telephone, by mail, or by any other methods listed in the form of proxy or voting instruction form included with the Meeting Materials.
Pursuant to the Company's Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan, the Company announces that it has issued an aggregate of 355,925 RSUs and 3,559,278 PSUs to officers and key employees of the Company. The RSUs and PSUs will vest as to one-third on each of June 23, 2023, March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025. Each RSU and PSU represents the right to receive, once vested, one common share in the capital of the Company. The number of shares earned upon the vesting of the PSUs will be determined by the performance of each individual and will be subject to approval by the Board of Directors. The Company also announces it has granted an aggregate of 260,854 stock options to directors, officers, and employees at an exercise price of $0.35 per share for a five-year term. All options vest as to one-third on each of March 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based clean technology company focused on the sustainable recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles. Northstar has developed a proprietary design process for taking discarded asphalt shingles, otherwise destined for already over-crowded landfills, and extracting the liquid asphalt, aggregate and fiber for usage in new hot mix asphalt, construction products and other industrial applications. Focused on the circular economy, Northstar plans to reprocess used or defective asphalt shingle waste back into its three primary components for reuse/resale at its Empower Pilot Facility in Delta, British Columbia. As an emerging innovator in sustainable processing, Northstar's mission is to be the leader in the recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles in North America, extracting the recovered components from asphalt shingles that would otherwise be sent to landfill.
For further information about Northstar, please visit www.northstarcleantech.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Aidan Mills
President & CEO, Director
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Concentric has sequenced over 35,000 viral genomes to date and is now piloting new modalities for pathogen monitoring
BOSTON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced plans to further scale and expand its pathogen monitoring programs through its biosecurity and public health initiative, Concentric by Ginkgo. Concentric's next-generation platform—launched in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic—helps to provide communities and public health leaders with a "weather map" of biological data, giving them the information they need to prepare for biological threats. Concentric is expanding its offerings to monitor for a variety of infectious diseases in addition to SARS-CoV-2, as well as introducing services across new modalities for passive monitoring.
Concentric is committed to working with its existing national network of laboratory partners to perform rapid test development and sample screening to be ready for future biological threats—whether the threat is a new COVID-19 variant, an unexpected outbreak of a known pathogen like monkeypox, or something never seen before. Concentric is expanding its pathogen detection and sequencing capabilities to include novel assays for pathogens like monkeypox, along with multiplex assays that can assess multiple pathogen targets at once. Working with its national network of laboratory partners and associated technical capabilities, Concentric has built the flexibility to pivot quickly to respond to a plethora of biological threats as they arise.
Concentric empowers communities and public health officials across the globe with a range of turnkey solutions for COVID-19 monitoring. Concentric has tested over 10 million samples to date and sequenced more than 35,000 viral genomes. Working with public health leaders at the federal, state, and local levels, Concentric has enabled COVID-19 testing for thousands of schools, airports, and community organizations across the country.
Concentric's sequencing capabilities provide further targeted insight into viral variants to facilitate tailored public health responses. Through its traveler-based SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance program in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and XpresCheck®, Concentric was the first in the nation to identify Omicron sublineages BA.2 and BA.3. Concentric will continue to scale up its sequencing capacity nationwide.
Concentric is working to build up next-generation biosecurity, bio-resilience, and public health infrastructure. The company is currently piloting new offerings to passively monitor air and wastewater to enable early warning for the pathogens circulating in a community. Recognizing that biosecurity must be global, Concentric is collaborating internationally to develop global pathogen monitoring capabilities with partners like Africa CDC, mRNA Victoria, and First Serv.
"Monkeypox won't be the last unexpected pathogen that impacts our health and security in the coming years, and we need to be prepared for anything," said Matt McKnight, General Manager for Biosecurity at Ginkgo Bioworks. "Building infrastructure like testing, passive monitoring, and sequencing on a global scale is the key to developing a biosecurity 'weather map' through which we can monitor and assess emerging threats. The idea behind many of Concentric's offerings is to get ahead of new variants and outbreaks before they spread. Technologies for public health have been ignored for too long; we are proud to be building an integrated service and data platform to empower our public health and global health leadership with the capabilities they need to make timely and targeted interventions."
About Ginkgo Bioworks
Ginkgo is building a platform to enable customers to program cells as easily as we can program computers. The company's platform is enabling biotechnology applications across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to industrial chemicals to pharmaceuticals. Ginkgo has also actively supported a number of COVID-19 response efforts, including K-12 pooled testing, vaccine manufacturing optimization, and therapeutics discovery. For more information, visit www.ginkgobioworks.com.
Forward-Looking Statements of Ginkgo Bioworks
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the potential success of Ginkgo's biosecurity platform. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "can," "project," "potential," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the effect of Ginkgo's business combination with Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. ("Soaring Eagle") on Ginkgo's business relationships, performance, and business generally, (ii) risks that the business combination disrupts current plans of Ginkgo and potential difficulties in Ginkgo's employee retention, (iii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Ginkgo related to its business combination with Soaring Eagle, (iv) volatility in the price of Ginkgo's securities now that it is a public company due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which Ginkgo operates and plans to operate, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting Ginkgo's business and changes in the combined capital structure, (v) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the business combination, and identify and realize additional opportunities, (vi) the risk of downturns in demand for products using synthetic biology, (vii) the unpredictability of the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for COVID-19 testing and the commercial viability of our COVID-19 testing business, and (viii) changes to the biosecurity industry, including due to advancements in technology, emerging competition and evolution in industry demands, standards and regulations. 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 Ginkgo's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 16, 2022 and other documents filed by Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Ginkgo does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
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investors@ginkgobioworks.com
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Triple threat: Hall of Famer Martin honored at Darlington
By PETE IACOBELLI
AP Sports Writer
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Hall of Famer Mark Martin will be a major presence at Darlington Raceway this weekend, just like he usually was throughout his stellar NASCAR career. Martin will have three car paint-schemes in his honor during Darlington’s throwback weekend, which year celebrates NASCAR’s past. Cup drivers Brad Keselowski and Alex Bowman will pilot machines that pay to tribute to Martin. Xfinity racer Brett Moffitt’s car throws back to Martin’s rookie NASCAR season. The trio of tributes was enough to lure Martin from his Montana spread to the East Coast for the weekend races. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/06/triple-threat-hall-of-famer-martin-honored-at-darlington/ | 2022-05-06T19:17:32Z |
Airline launches campaign with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) and SU2C Ambassador Mandy Moore
- Mandy Moore joins American and SU2C to launch this year's fundraising campaign with video alongside airline team members.
- Customers earn American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for donations to SU2C during two-month campaign.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated actress, singer and songwriter Mandy Moore, is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and life-saving cancer research.
Now through Sept. 30, customers will receive 25 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for every dollar they donate of $25 or more to Stand Up To Cancer.
Additionally, anyone who uses their American Airlines AAdvantage Mastercard® credit card to contribute between $25 and $10,000, will receive 50 bonus AAdvantage miles per dollar until we reach $1 million in donations.
"The outpouring of support from our generous team members and customers has been remarkable in our six-year partnership with Stand Up To Cancer," said American Airlines Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo. "That's a testament to how passionate we are about Stand Up's mission to save lives by funding research that has led to groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs in the fight against cancer. It's a disease that has impacted so many of us and our loved ones."
Since first joining forces in 2016, American has raised more than $11 million to benefit SU2C through fundraising efforts. In 2019, American debuted a campaign that offered those who donate the chance to honor a loved one by including their name on an Airbus A321 aircraft wrapped in a special SU2C livery.
"This year alone, nearly 2 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer," said Rusty Robertson, Stand Up To Cancer Co-Founder. "Stand Up To Cancer is committed to funding innovative cancer research and dealing with health equity in cancer clinical trials to ensure treatments are accessible and beneficial to all patients. We are immensely grateful to American Airlines and their customers for their longstanding support and to Mandy Moore for her participation in this campaign. Together, we can and will end this terrible disease."
SU2C brings together the best and the brightest in the cancer community to help new therapies move from the laboratory to the patient quickly. By galvanizing the entertainment community, SU2C creates awareness and educates the public on cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment and raises funds to support these efforts.
"I have supported Stand Up To Cancer since its inception and it has been truly amazing to see scientists, patients, actors, musicians and athletes all come together for one common cause — the fight against cancer," said Mandy Moore. "To do this in partnership with them and American Airlines, a company so close to my heart, is truly a full circle moment. For many, cancer is a part of life's journey, and through this campaign, I hope we can raise awareness for Stand Up To Cancer's groundbreaking cancer research programs, while inspiring cancer survivors, patients and those caring for a loved one facing the disease."
Learn more about the 2022 fundraising campaign and how to donate at StandUpToCancer.org/AmericanAirlines.
Watch the full video, here.
About American Airlines Group
To Care for People on Life's Journey®. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company's stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what's happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
About Stand Up To Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) raises funds to accelerate the pace of research to get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C, a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was established in 2008 by media and entertainment leaders who utilize these communities' resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, to increase awareness about cancer prevention, and to highlight progress being made in the fight against the disease. As of July 2022, more than 3,000 scientists representing more than 210 institutions are involved in SU2C-funded research projects.
Under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee, led by Nobel laureate Phillip A. Sharp, PhD, SU2C conducts rigorous competitive review processes to identify the best research proposals to recommend for funding, oversee grants administration, and ensure collaboration across research programs.
Current members of the SU2C Founders and Advisors Committee (FAC) include Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, and Ellen Ziffren. The late Laura Ziskin and the late Noreen Fraser are also co-founders. Russell Chew serves as SU2C's president and CEO.
For more information, visit StandUpToCancer.org, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OM) between September 15, 2020 and June 13, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 6, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Outset Medical 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 Outset Medical class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6976 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 September 6, 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) defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance" that required an additional 510(k) application; (2) as a result, Outset Medical could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) Outset Medical's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected Outset Medical to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about Outset Medical's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Outset Medical class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6976 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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- Leading Fast Casual Seafood Brand Brings Real Estate Conversion Success to Florida for Company and Franchise Development -
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Captain D's, the nation's leading fast casual seafood restaurant, announced today the opening of its newest company-owned location in Spring Hill, Florida. Located at 2096 Mariner Blvd., the Spring Hill restaurant is the first of several Florida locations the brand plans to develop in the coming months. A Brooksville opening is on tap later this summer, and new restaurants are in the pipeline for New Port Richey and Cocoa as well. This is Captain D's 34th location overall in the state and the first in the Spring Hill market.
"Captain D's has a history of successful growth throughout Florida, and this year will be no exception," said Brad Reed, chief development officer of Captain D's. "We have accelerated development plans for Florida as we continue to develop corporate locations alongside our franchisees, showing equal investment within new and existing territories. We are thrilled to be in the Spring Hill market and look forward to serving the community."
The new Spring Hill restaurant features Captain D's vibrant, coastal design and welcoming atmosphere, serving high-quality seafood with warm hospitality at an affordable price. With dining room seating for 18, the restaurant also has drive-thru, carry out, and call-ahead ordering options. The site was previously a Burger King, showcasing Captain D's successful real estate strategy of converting former restaurant spaces.
"Real estate innovation has been a key priority for us over the past few years, with industry-wide restaurant closures leading to increased conversion opportunities," added Reed. "Captain D's has a turnkey process that has enabled us to capitalize on existing real estate and get new restaurants open with lower construction costs and quick turnarounds."
The brand's approach has led to other successful conversions this year, such as a Bojangles in Elberton, Georgia, in March and the future conversion of a Taco Bell in Brooksville slated for a September opening. Captain D's continues to identify Florida as a prime market for franchise development and is targeting key areas like Ocala and Lakeland for future development.
Since launching its development strategy for Florida, Captain D's has experienced tremendous success growing its footprint in key markets throughout the state, including new restaurant openings in Pensacola, Palatka and Union Park over the last two years. The brand's unique proposition in the fast casual segment coupled with the quality of product and reasonable prices continues to attract best-in-class restaurant operators.
Captain D's in Spring Hill is open Sunday – Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call-ahead orders can be placed by calling 352-410-1580.
With more than 530 restaurants in 23 states, Captain D's is the fast-casual seafood leader and number one seafood franchise in America ranked by average unit volume. The company is currently seeking single and multi-unit operators to join in the brand's rapid expansion. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit www.captaindsfranchising.com or call 800-314-4819.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Captain D's has more than 530 restaurants in 23 states. Captain D's is the nation's leading fast casual seafood restaurant and was named the #1 seafood chain in the QSR 50, ranked by AUV. Founded in 1969, Captain D's has been offering its customers high-quality seafood at reasonable prices in a welcoming atmosphere for 50 years. Captain D's serves a wide variety of seafood that includes freshly prepared entrees and the company's signature batter dipped fish. The restaurants also offer premium-quality, grilled items such as shrimp, Tilapia and Salmon, as well as hushpuppies, desserts and freshly brewed, Southern-style sweet tea, a Captain D's favorite. For more information, please visit www.captainds.com.
Contact:
Nate Rubinstein
Fish Consulting
954-893-9150
nrubinstein@fish-consulting.com
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LONDON , Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BusinessesForSale.com understands that without a comprehensive valuation of a business, a business owner will never fully realize their wealth. However, valuations can be an arduous and overwhelming process which is why BusinessesForSale.com has launched a free, easy-to-use, online business valuation tool.
Valuing a business is an effective way to realise a business's current and future financial trajectory, plan for exit strategies, uncover operational flaws, and improve cash flow. The financial well-being of a business is a crucial consideration, and every business owner should undergo a valuation regularly.
"Valuation is at the heart of every transaction. The right valuation brings buyers and sellers together, onto the same page, building trust and making the sale process quicker and easier for all parties. This valuation tool has been in development for a few years and is part of our commitment to helping people sell a business in the most transparent and effective way," says BusinessessForSale.com CEO and founder Andrew Markou.
Whether you're an entrepreneur or a business owner looking to buy or sell a business, or you'd like to prepare for your retirement, BusinessesForSale.com's new valuation tool aims to support every business valuation need.
In three simple steps, you can receive a quick, estimate valuation. You can use this estimation to understand your business's market value and begin to attract buyers or investors.
If you'd like to conduct an estimate valuation, the tool is available in various regions including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, United States, South Africa, and internationally.
If you'd like more information on how this product can support you, contact our Commercial Director, Saleem Anwar at saleem@dynamis.co.uk
Other valuable information:
- BusinessesForSale.com is owned by Dynamis Ltd, a privately owned company based in London.
- BusinessesForSale.com was established in 1996 and is the world's largest platform for businesses for sale, with over 61,000 opportunities totalling GBP20bn in value.
- The site sees over 1.3 million visitors every month, including 75,000 monthly enquiries.
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Manhole cover explosion caused some to panic in New York’s Times Square
NEW YORK (WCBS) - An Earthcam video shows the moment people began scrambling out of the area just before 7 p.m. Sunday.
Con Ed said a power cable failure led to an explosion and fire in a manhole.
As firefighters worked to put out the fire, dark gray smoke came from a manhole and two others, filling the air.
“Once I’m seeing the fire, the cops are telling me to back up and start backing up. But still I started like proceeding to the fire‚ and then it’s actually exploded right in front of me. And that’s when I was just like I started running,” Lavier Pounds said.
Marivic Jaks said she is visiting from California and was running late to catch her tour bus when she heard the boom.
“We just missed it. We missed the bus. Five minutes of walking and then a loud, loud … I’m still nervous and shaking,” she said.
Firefighters evacuated people in the area as a precaution.
Officials said there were elevated carbon monoxide levels in an office building, and firefighters assisted Con Ed crews in ventilating the cellar and subcellar of that building.
On Sunday, Con Ed says there have been no power outages because of the fire.
Copyright 2022 WCBS via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/11/manhole-cover-explosion-caused-some-panic-new-yorks-times-square/ | 2022-04-11T14:35:02Z |
Kuba Poraj-Kuczewski brings successful growth marketing background to Senior Leadership
DALLAS, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Western, the largest national private source of distressed residential investment properties, announced today that Kuba Poraj-Kuczewski joined the leadership team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Poraj-Kuczewski will be responsible for leading all marketing efforts for the company and overseeing New Western's marketing team.
"We are thrilled to have Kuba serve our team as CMO," said Kurt Carlton, co-founder and president of New Western. "The vision we have for New Western far exceeds traditional levels of growth and requires the expertise of a leader with a proven track record of optimizing capabilities, positioning and tangible business results."
"New Western has an impressive history of building high-performing teams, and my passion lies in helping these teams drive customer awareness, demand and retention," said Kuba Poraj-Kuczewski. "I'm excited to support New Western in this next growth stage, and the challenge of moving it from stealth mode to a leading industry brand."
Poraj-Kuczewski brings more than two decades of experience in customer acquisition, engagement and marketing communication strategy. He has a keen understanding of brand awareness, product marketing and performance marketing. He has had tremendous success in growing industry-leading online products, campaigns and brands from launch to exit.
Before joining New Western, Poraj-Kuczewski led marketing at high-growth tech companies from early-stage industry leaders, including ClickBank, Quote Wizard, Redfin and Education Dynamics. He graduated from Seattle University with a degree in Marketing and International Business, where he serves on the Alumni Board.
New Western makes real estate investing more accessible for more people. Operating in most major cities, our marketplace connects more than 100,000 local investors looking to rehab houses with sellers. As the largest private source of investment properties in the nation, we buy a home every 13 minutes. New Western delivers new opportunity for all—a fresh start for sellers, exclusive inventory for investors, and affordable housing for buyers. For more information, visit www.newwestern.com.
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Pilot threatens to pull plane around if passengers continue sending nude photos
HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) – A nude photo nearly delayed a Southwest Airlines flight last week.
A passenger on the Aug. 24 flight said someone was using Apple’s AirDrop service to send the image of a naked man to other passengers.
The flight attendant and pilot were notified, and the pilot was not amused.
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate,” the pilot said.
The pilot explained if that happened, everyone would have to get off the plane and security would be involved – ruining many vacations.
“So, you folks, whatever that AirDrop thing is – quit sending naked pictures, and let’s get yourself to Cabo,” he said.
The flight was leaving Houston for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The passenger said she didn’t receive any additional unsolicited photos, and the flight continued to its destination.
Southwest issued a statement saying its employees were made aware of the problem and addressed it to “support the comfort of those traveling with us.”
A video of the pilot’s warning has gotten more than 2.7 million views on TikTok so far.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/09/01/pilot-threatens-pull-plane-around-if-passengers-continue-sending-nude-photos/ | 2022-09-01T16:21:03Z |
Caught on camera: Officers save toddler’s life during traffic stop
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (WUSA) - Three police officers in Virginia saved a choking toddler after pulling her father over for speeding.
Officer Cristian Durham saw a car going 70 miles per hour in a 35-zone around 4 a.m. May 19 along Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg, Virginia. When he pulled the car over, the driver said his 2-year-old daughter was having an emergency.
The toddler was choking and had trouble breathing.
So, Durham called for backup. Hearing the call, Officers Devin Kraft and Camille Zecher headed to the scene.
“This job makes you think on your feet,” Kraft said.
Working together, the three officers provided first aid, with Durham patting the 2-year-old on the back until she could breathe freely once again.
“Thank God. As soon as that baby starts crying and it’s breathing, you’re like cool. Everything is better now,” Kraft said.
Both Durham and Zecher said the situation was particularly stressful because they are parents themselves.
The toddler’s parents later thanked the officers on Facebook, a simple gesture that would go a long way.
“I know for me, personally, that that’s more than enough,” Durham said.
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Webcast to be held at 08.30 CEST on Wednesday 6 July
OSLO, Norway, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANOV) today provides an update on PARADIGME, its Phase 2b trial of Betalutin® (177Lu lilotomab satetraxetan) in 3rd-line relapsed and anti-CD20 refractory follicular lymphoma (3L R and R FL). Following a comprehensive review and independent data evaluation of PARADIGME and a subsequent request for regulatory agency interaction, the Board of Directors (Board) has taken the difficult decision to discontinue the study. No further patients will be enrolled into PARADIGME.
The PARADIGME trial enrolled a total of 109 patients. The Company will now ensure a wind-down of PARADIGME in a structured manner ensuring patients receive the best possible care during this period.
While Betalutin®, at the selected dose of 15 MBq/kg after a pre-dose of 40 mg lilotomab (40/15), has continued to display an attractive safety profile and positive signs of efficacy in some patients, the Board considers that the observed profile does not fully meet the objectives set out for the PARADIGME study. Only one out of three patients responded to the treatment with the average duration of the response of approximately six months. As a result, the Board is of the opinion that the demonstrated profile is no longer sufficiently competitive to bring Betalutin® to the market in the third line relapsed and refractory FL indication, within a timeframe that makes financial and commercial sense for the Company.
The Company still believes there could be a market for Betalutin® in light of its safety profile, promising efficacy in earlier lines of therapy and unique feature of being delivered as a one-time dose. However, a potential new development programme would need to be conducted in a different patient population and line of treatment. The Company will therefore explore potential partnerships and will also seek advice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss if there could be a possible way forward for Betalutin® in an alternative setting.
The Company will now focus its efforts and resources on developing its pipeline of proprietary CD37-targeting products from which Nordic Nanovector believes it can create value for shareholders over the longer term. These pipeline opportunities include:
· Humalutin®, a radioimmunotherapy candidate based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the beta-emitting radionuclide lutetium-177 for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
· Alpha37, an alpha-emitting radioimmunotherapy candidate based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody conjugated to lead-212, currently being explored with partner OranoMed for relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
· A portfolio of fully humanized anti-CD37 antibodies with potential in haematological cancers and autoimmune diseases.
· A CD37 DOTA CAR-T cell opportunity in haematological cancers, which is the subject of a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.
Following the decision to discontinue PARADIGME, the Board has also decided to implement a restructuring of the Company with immediate effect with the purpose of reducing costs where necessary to enable support of essential activities associated with development of the pipeline.
The Company's cash position at the end of Q2 2022 was approximately NOK 280m (end of Q1 NOK 356.3m). Full Q2 results will now be reported on 31 August.
Chairman, Jan H. Egberts commented: "The decision to discontinue PARADIGME is extremely disappointing not only for the Nordic Nanovector team, but also for patients, healthcare providers and our shareholders as there continues to be an unmet medical need in frail and elderly patients with Follicular Lymphoma. The new independently reviewed data from PARADIGME, in an increasingly competitive market and with the slow speed of recruitment makes progressing PARADIGME further very difficult. Consequently, the Board no longer sees a viable path to commercialisation in the current indication that would make sense for the Company and its shareholders. We are extremely grateful to all the clinical investigators and patients who have participated in PARADIGME."
CEO, Erik Skullerud commented: "Our focus will now shift to our pipeline of other CD37-targeting assets, which give us multiple shots on goal, including Humalutin®, Alpha37, a portfolio of fully humanized anti-CD37 antibodies and the CD37 CAR-T. We look forward to communicating our development plans for these assets in more detail in the coming months."
Nordic Nanovector will host a webcast at 08.30 CEST on Wednesday 6 July, elaborating on the strategic decision to stop PARADIGME and including a Q&A session. To join the webcast please sign up via our website www.nordicnanovector.com.
For further information, please contact:
IR enquiries
Malene Brondberg, CFO
Cell: +44 7561 431 762
Email: ir@nordicnanovector.com
Media Enquiries
Mark Swallow/Frazer Hall (MEDiSTRAVA Consulting)
Tel: +44 203 928 6900
Email: nordicnanovector@medistrava.com
About Nordic Nanovector:
Nordic Nanovector is committed to develop and deliver innovative therapies to patients to address major unmet medical needs and advance cancer care. The Company aspires to become a leader in radionuclide therapy of cancer. In addition to Betalutin®, for which Nordic Nanovector retains global marketing rights, the Company's novel pipeline includes Humalutin®, a radioimmunotherapy candidate based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the beta emitter lutetium-177 for NHL; Alpha37, a based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the alpha emitting radionuclide lead-212, currently being explored with partner Oranomed for relapsed refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; a portfolio of fully humanized anti-CD37 antibodies with potential in haematological cancers and autoimmune diseases; and a CD37 DOTA CAR-T cell opportunity in haematological cancers, which is the subject of a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.
Further information can be found at www.nordicnanovector.com.
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Mohamed Salah could easily have given the kind of diplomatic answer trotted out by most soccer players.
He just couldn’t.
Was there a preference, Salah was asked minutes after Liverpool reached the Champions League final three weeks ago, over which team he faced in the title match in suburban Paris?
“Yes,” Salah said, stretching his neck and turning his head from side to side as if he was limbering up for another game. “I want to play Madrid.”
Salah clearly hasn’t forgotten what went down in the 2018 final against Real Madrid in Kyiv. That painful moment in the first half when he tussled with Sergio Ramos and landed heavily on the ground, dislocating his left shoulder. Some likened it to a wrestling-style maneuver by the wily Ramos, who appeared to pin Salah’s right arm and roll the forward down to the turf.
Salah left the field in tears and watched the remainder of the match on TV in the locker room as Liverpool, deprived of its most likely scorer, lost 3-1.
Four years later and Ramos is no longer at Madrid, with the Spain great having just reached the end of an injury-ravaged first season at Paris Saint-Germain.
That didn’t stop Salah from posting “we have a score to settle” on Twitter after Madrid joined Liverpool in Saturday’s final by producing that amazing second-leg comeback against Manchester City in the semifinals.
“I think it is revenge time,” Salah has said in another interview about facing Madrid.
The man is on a mission.
Maybe in more ways than one.
After all, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that this is the last final he plays for Liverpool, given he has yet to sign a new deal with the club. Negotiations seemingly are at a deadlock. As it stands, Salah has one year left on his contract and he is free to talk to other clubs in January.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has appeared sanguine about the whole thing, but he — like the club’s fans — must be getting slightly concerned about a potential parting of ways. Money is not the issue, according to Salah, who has said he is not asking for “crazy stuff” and simply wants to be appreciated for all he has done for the club.
“In my mind, I don’t focus on the contract at the moment,” Salah said Wednesday. “I don’t want to be selfish.”
Liverpool has moved to future-proof its attack by signing three forwards over the last two years — Diogo Jota in August 2020, Luis Diaz in January and one for the long term in Fabio Carvalho from Fulham this week.
Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are still around, too — Mane is playing as well as he ever has at Liverpool — but a departing Salah would represent a huge loss for the club, especially when big domestic rival Man City has strengthened its forward line with the signing of Erling Haaland.
Salah has just finished a Premier League season as the top scorer, either outright or tied, for the third time in his five years at Liverpool, sharing the Golden Boot award with Tottenham forward Son Heung-min with 23 goals. Salah had the most assists, too, with 13.
For the first half of this season, he was regarded by many as the most in-form player in world soccer having scored 10 goals in his first nine games, including a hat trick at Manchester United and probably the goal of the season with that slaloming solo run and finish against City.
Salah hasn’t been as rampant since returning from the African Cup of Nations in February, with Diaz perhaps taking away some of the limelight, but he remains Liverpool’s most likely match-winner — the man Klopp relies upon for goals more than anyone else.
“Insane season,” Klopp said of Salah, who has already been awarded the soccer writers’ player of the year in England and is favorite with British bookmakers to win the vote among his fellow professionals, too.
That is the caliber of player Madrid is facing on Saturday, and who the Spanish team might yet want to buy having just lost out on signing Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain. First of all, though, Salah — as indicated by his recent comments about the game — wants to avenge what transpired in 2018.
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalists have long been charged with sorting fact from fiction through their reporting. But what happens when readers redefine what they see as truth and what they'll accept as fact?
New York Times writer and author Elizabeth Williamson is among journalists confronting the rampant rise and spread of conspiracy theories through her reporting and research. Her current work has focused around unraveling the targeted misinformation and lies spread after the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Conn., the surviving families' lawsuits against Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, and the election disinformation fueling the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
In this instructional program with the National Press Club Journalism Institute, Williamson will share her reporting and research process, along with insights she gained as she connected the dots on how conspiracy theories grow. Williamson, whose critically-acclaimed book "Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth" published this spring, will describe how she threaded together more than 400 interviews, 10,000 pages of court testimony and other records, and on-the-ground reporting to trace a line from conspiracy theories around Sandy Hook to Jan. 6, 2021.
Participants will learn to:
- Identify how misinformation and political conspiracy theories have spread;
- Work with sensitivity and clarity while reporting on conspiracy theories;
- Pre-bunk conspiracy theories through early reporting;
- Use trauma-informed reporting methods while working with people suffering tragedy; and
- Organize reporting and deep research to craft a long-form narrative.
Registration is open for this program, which will take place on Friday, June 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.
About Elizabeth Williamson
Elizabeth Williamson is a feature writer in the New York Times Washington bureau and a former member of the New York Times editorial board. She has worked at the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, and spent a decade as a foreign correspondent in Eastern Europe. She is the author of "Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth," published by Dutton.
Before joining The Times in 2015, Williamson was a reporter in the Wall Street Journal's Washington bureau. She wrote features about national politics and the culture of Washington and covered the White House during President Obama's first term.
Before joining Wall Street Journal in 2008, Williamson worked for the Washington Post from 2003. She has covered the federal government and Congress, lobbying, federal government contracting, and the reverberations of Hurricane Katrina and the war in Iraq.
Williamson began her journalism career as a foreign correspondent in 1994, and for a decade reported from the Balkans, Russia, the Baltic nations and broader Eastern Europe. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, International Herald Tribune, Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, and other outlets. In 2000, she became the Wall Street Journal's Warsaw bureau chief, covering Poland and surrounding countries.
Williamson was born in Chicago and resides in Washington with her family.
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Auburn-Washburn honors long-time educators, distinguished staff
Published: Apr. 25, 2022 at 9:29 PM CDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Auburn-Washburn educators and staff were recognized by the district.
USD 437 held its Staff Recognition dinner Monday night, welcoming the public to celebrate those distinguished for their efforts. Teachers and staff were recognized for their time of service, retirements, and many awards like teacher of the year.
“Quality people that have dedicated their lives to education, that have really made a difference in so many different lives throughout their careers,” HR Director Brian White said. “It’s nice to see that come together tonight and tell some of those stories that they have changed.”
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Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls 93-86
By STEVE MEGARGEE
AP Sports Writer
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 16 rebounds and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday. Jrue Holiday sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 5:03 left as part of an 8-0 run that gave the Bucks an 85-78 edge. The Bulls got the margin down to one but could never regain the lead. Zach LaVine missed a potential tying 3-pointer from nearly 30 feet away with 29.7 seconds left. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/17/bucks-bounce-back-after-blowing-big-lead-to-beat-bulls-93-86/ | 2022-04-18T05:35:31Z |
At least five people were killed and seven were injured in a fiery multi-vehicle crash at a gas station on South La Brea and Slauson avenues Thursday afternoon, officials said.
The crash was reported about 1:40 p.m.
Video obtained by KTLA shows the moment of impact as the driver of a dark-colored Mercedes speeds through a red light — without braking — and strikes two vehicles in the intersection.
The vehicles then careened into a gas station in a ball of fire.
California Highway Patrol officials initially said six people were killed in the crash, but later updated the figure to five.
Among the fatalities: a pregnant woman and her infant, authorities said.
Witness Veronica Esquival said she covered her head for protection, as debris was flying wildly.
“All of the sudden, a baby literally flew from the middle of the intersection to the middle of the gas station and landed right on the floor in front of me,” Esquival said. “One of the workers came and saw me with the baby and took the baby out of my hands.”
Three vehicles were obliterated in the collision. At least two other were damaged.
“We have a total of at least six to seven vehicles involved, at minimum, at this time. Three became engulfed in flames,” said CHP spokesman Franco Pepsi.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of IonQ investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
IONQ investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in IonQ during the relevant time frame, you have until August 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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15-year-old killed at friend’s 13th birthday party
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed at a child’s birthday party in Connecticut on Saturday night.
The victim, Zion Burton, was killed just days before what would have been his 16th birthday.
Witnesses say the party, which was held at a banquet hall, was packed with kids and not well supervised. The party was a 13th birthday celebration for a girl.
Liquor bottles littered the ground the morning after. Zion’s mother Carlaisha Brook said the party just got out of control.
“A single shot to the chest to my own kid. Mine. Out of all the kids here. Mine. It’s not fair. It’s not fair at all,” Brook said.
Brook said her son was getting ready to be picked up from the party at 10:30 p.m. by his aunt. The aunt was on the phone with Zion, telling him she was on her way to pick him up, when she heard the gunshot over the speaker.
The family said Zion never got in trouble, was an honor student, and even had his own children’s bounce house business.
“My son don’t have nothing to do with that gang crap,” Brook said.
But Brook claims the shooter, despite being a minor, is a gang member.
“[The shooter] was the one in the party walking around picking on other kids. Because of what side of town he is from, so whatever side of town he is from, he is in a gang. He is young, but he is in a gang. These kids are in gangs,” she said.
It’s still not clear why the shooter fought with Zion. But now, instead of planning his birthday party this weekend, Zion’s mother must plan his funeral and tell his 4-year-old sister and 8-year-old brother he is gone.
“I still didn’t even tell them. I don’t know how I’m going to tell them,” Brook said.
Brook has words for Zion’s killer, who remains on the run.
“Turn yourself in, and I hope they charge you as an adult,” she said.
Police said there did not appear to be any surveillance cameras in the banquet hall, but officers are hoping to look at footage from surrounding businesses for clues.
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CLEVELAND, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems integration will continue to be the fastest growing segment of the global security services industry through 2026, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis. Growth is being driven by the increasing prevalence of smart technology devices and building automation systems, which are providing systems integrators with opportunities in both commercial and residential markets.
The growth of systems integration is a major driver of acquisitions, as the specialized technological skills required to serve this market are often outside the competencies of traditional security service providers. As this trend continues, the conventional distinction between physical security and cybersecurity is becoming increasingly blurred, and security service providers are increasingly being called on to develop new technological capabilities.
Rising Interest in Smart Home Security Expands Need for Systems Integration Services
Nonresidential customers are the primary outlet for systems integration services, at 95% of revenues in 2021. These services are particularly valuable in larger spaces that attract both high levels of security spending and investment in complex building automation systems.
However, a growing number of companies are offering security systems integration services targeted at the residential market. In particular, the growing popularity of smart home systems provides an attractive opportunity for alarm monitoring providers to diversify their service offerings and differentiate themselves from competitors.
Key Suppliers in Systems Integration
The leading suppliers in the systems integration market continue to keep apace with the latest technological developments through mergers and acquisitions. For instance, Convergint Technologies is a systems integration specialist that achieved rapid growth in the second half of the 2010s via both acquisitions and organic growth as the global systems integration industry developed.
Other leading providers of security systems integration services include:
- ADT, which offers systems integration services as a complement to alarm monitoring.
- Carrier Global, Johnson Controls, and Stanley Black & Decker, all of which manufacture a variety of building equipment that can be integrated with security systems
- G4S – acquired in 2021 by Allied Universal – which provides a particularly wide range of additional services, including security consulting and systems integration.
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Services covered include:
- guard and guard patrol services
- alarm monitoring services, including personal emergency response services (PERS)
- cash-in-transit and related services
- security systems integration services
- other security services, include consulting, private investigations, and such niche services as pre-employment screening , drug and contraband detection dog services, and private airline security services
Markets covered include:
- commercial and industrial
- government and institutional
- residential
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SILVER SPRING, Md., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on steps it has taken that will lead to millions of bottles of specialized medical infant formula to help address immediate needs for infants with certain allergies or critical health conditions. This type of specialized medical infant formula is currently in short supply in the U.S.
"We have made tremendous progress, including notable steps in just the past week, which will allow us to immediately begin bringing specialty and infant formula products into the U.S. as quickly as possible," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "We continue to work closely with our U.S. government partners and domestic and international manufacturers to identify additional formula product that will be available to parents and caregivers in the weeks and months ahead. It is our goal to ensure that hospitals, specialty pharmacies, and retail store shelves will begin seeing adequate supplies again in the coming weeks."
About 500,000 additional cans of specialized medical formula manufactured by Danone's Nutricia business will be headed to the U.S. These Neocate amino acid-based formula products -- some of which are already manufactured for the U.S. market and are made at facilities in Europe -- amounts to more than 5 million full-size, 8-ounce bottles.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Danone continue to partner to evaluate options for getting the products to the U.S. as quickly as possible. The specialized medical formula is expected to be distributed through direct ordering, hospitals, health care professionals, pharmacies, healthcare product distributors and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) local access points to ensure they get to the infants who rely on these products.
The FDA has been working with Danone's Nutricia business over the past several months to boost production of these products at its facilities and to identify additional supply of other infant formula products moving forward.
The agency is leveraging a number of flexibilities to bolster the supply of products that serve as the sole source of nutrition for many infants while ensuring the infant formula can be used safely and provides adequate nutrition. The FDA remains in further discussions with manufacturers and suppliers regarding additional supply to ensure there's adequate infant formula available wherever and whenever parents and caregivers need it.
On Tuesday, the FDA announced that it informed Kendal Nutricare that the agency is exercising enforcement discretion for the importation of certain infant formula under the Kendamil brand. Under the agency's recent increased flexibilities regarding importation of certain infant formula products, the company initially estimates that about 2 million cans of infant formula (over 50 million full-size, 8-ounce bottles) are expected to land on U.S. store shelves beginning in June. Kendal Nutricare also currently has over 40,000 cans in stock for immediate dispatch. The FDA also announced that it is not objecting to the release of about 300,000 cans of EleCare amino acid-based infant formula previously produced at Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility to individuals needing urgent, life-sustaining supplies of this specialty formula on a case-by-case basis. These products will undergo enhanced microbiological testing before release.
Last week, the FDA issued guidance that outlined a process by which the FDA would not object to the importation of certain infant formula products intended for a foreign market or distribution in the U.S. of products manufactured here for export to foreign countries. This guidance also may provide flexibilities to those who manufacture infant formula products domestically and may be able to increase further the quantity of domestically produced product for the U.S. market.
The FDA has posted a webpage that will be updated with information about additional products headed to the U.S.
The agency's around-the-clock work as part of the all-of-government efforts has already begun to improve supply and availability. The agency expects that the measures and steps it is taking, and the potential for Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility to safely resume production in the near-term, will mean more and more supply is on the way or on store shelves moving forward.
As more formula becomes available to the general population of infants, the agency understands that availability of specialty products -- such as amino acid-based specialty formulas and metabolic products -- continues to be of concern. The FDA has already taken steps with Abbott Nutrition to make product available to those with life-threatening conditions on a case-by-case basis and will continue its efforts to make these products even more readily available as the agency works with the company to implement provisions of a consent decree. In addition, these products have been an area of focus for discussions with other manufacturers that make comparable products. As a result of the recall and work with the FDA, other manufacturers have increased production of comparable product lines and in some cases expedited the importation of these products where available.
The FDA continues to advise against making infant formulas at home or diluting formula. Caregivers are encouraged to work with their child's health care provider for recommendations on changing feeding practices, if needed. HHS has also released a fact sheet with information to help families find infant formula.
The agency also monitors online marketplaces for fraudulent products and works with major online retailers to remove violative and harmful products offered for sale on their sites. Additionally, since many of these fraudulent products originate overseas, the agency targets and examines these products at ports of entry. The FDA also monitors and follows up on various external signals such as consumer complaints about potential counterfeit and fraudulent products.
The FDA will continue to dedicate all available resources to help ensure that infant formula products remain available for use in the U.S. and will keep the public informed of progress updates.
Additional Information:
- Enforcement Discretion to Manufacturers to Increase Infant Formula Supplies
- FDA Flexibilities to Yield Millions of Cans of Additional Infant Formula in Coming Months to Increase Supply Available to U.S. Consumers
- FDA Encourages Importation of Safe Infant Formula and Other Flexibilities to Further Increase Availability
- FDA Takes Important Steps to Improve Supply of Infant and Specialty Formula Products
- HHS Fact Sheet: Helping Families Find Formula During the Infant Formula Shortage
- FDA Investigation of Cronobacter Infections: Powdered Infant Formula (February 2022)
- Powdered Infant Formula Recall: What to Know
- CDC Information on Cronobacter Infection and Infants
Media Contact: FDA Office of Media Affairs, 301-796-4540
Consumer Inquiries: 888-723-3366
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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By continuously exceeding the EPA's toughest efficiency criteria, Delta also earned the Sustained Excellence accolade for the fifth consecutive year
FREMONT, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced it was named 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the seventh consecutive year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), carrying the distinguished Sustained Excellence honor for the fifth year in a row. Through its Delta Breez energy-efficient ventilation fans, Delta contributes to improving indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy conservation in millions of homes as well as a myriad of commercial facilities across the United States. Delta Breez DC brushless motor ventilation fans saved U.S. customers approximately 38,000,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2021, and the product line currently has 95 ENERGY STAR®-qualified ventilation fans, with certain models exceeding EPA criteria by up to 337 percent.
"We know it's going to take all of us working together to tackle the climate crisis, and the 2022 ENERGY STAR award-winning partners are demonstrating what it takes to build a more sustainable future," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. "These companies are showing once again that taking action in support of a clean energy economy can be good not only for the environment, but also for business and customers."
"We are proud to be recognized by the EPA for delivering energy savings to society with our line of Breez ventilation fans. Delta sets high standards with its RE100 goal by 2030, but seven consecutive years of receiving the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award honors our long-term commitment to advancing high-efficiency technologies and energy-saving products," said Kelvin Huang, President of Delta Americas. "As a world-class corporate citizen, Delta provides Smart Green Solutions capable of fostering the pillars of sustainable cities, especially e-mobility, smart manufacturing, green data center infrastructure, renewable energy power plants and microgrids, as well as eco-friendly buildings," he added.
The first company to exclusively offer DC brushless motors and LED lighting, Delta continues to be the industry leader, with 95 models of the Breez line meeting the EPA – ENERGY STAR® 2022 criteria, some models exceeding the criteria by 337 percent, up from 90 in 2021. State and federal building standards continue to underscore energy efficiency—Delta Breez proves popular for new construction and retrofit projects—with tens of thousands of units already sold to major real estate developers across the United States last year alone.
"The ENERGY STAR® program is an essential part of helping companies and consumers take control of their environmental impact. Our long-lasting DC brushless fans use up to 74 percent less power than popular AC fans—generating substantial cost savings for our customers," said Wilson Huang, General Manager of Fans and Thermal Management Business Group, Delta Electronics. "We will continue to stand at the forefront, developing green energy solutions critical to a sustainable future."
Initially known for switching power supplies and thermal management products, Delta's current portfolio includes energy-saving systems and products in industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, electric vehicle charging, renewable energy, energy storage, and displays. Taking advantage of Delta's core competency in high-efficiency power electronics, the company is well-positioned to address critical environmental issues like climate change and sustainability. Delta's high-efficiency products and solutions (shipped between 2010 and 2021) helped its worldwide customers save approximately 35.9 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, which translates into a reduction in CO2 emissions by over 19.01 million tons.
About Delta
Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its CSR-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.
Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to CSR. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices (DJSI) for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.
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Which beanbag bed is best?
Beanbag furniture is a comfortable and casual alternative to traditional furniture. The quality has improved beyond the flimsy sacks that once decorated dorm rooms. They have also evolved beyond chairs to include beanbag sofas and beds, sometimes called loungers. Beanbag beds are larger, sturdier, last longer and are suitable for kids and adults.
Finding the best bed for you depends on the size you’re looking for and how much space you have, but the best is CordaRoy’s Chenille Convertible Beanbag Bed because it’s an oversized beanbag chair that can easily convert to a bed.
What to know before you buy a beanbag bed
Function
Despite the name, a beanbag bed is not a replacement for a traditional mattress. Consider it more of an oversized beanbag chair or sofa. It can work great for overnight guests or temporary use, but lacks the support needed for an everyday mattress.
What’s excellent about beanbag beds is that they can go almost anywhere in the house. They are good for kids to have in their bedrooms or in a game room or casual lounge where you want extra comfortable seating.
Size and shape
Sizing can vary depending on the manufacturer. Some brands have sizing similar to mattresses, while other beds are more rectangular or circular, so dimensions can vary. Beds range between 4 to 8 feet in length. A good rule of thumb is to purchase a beanbag bed that will support your entire body when lying down.
Beanbag beds also tend to be low to the ground, so when looking at size, consider the height because it varies between 8 and 34 inches, depending on the style and brand.
Weight
Don’t confuse these beds with a beanbag chair for kids that you can toss about the room. These are bigger, so they are also heavier and bulkier. Depending on the dimensions, weight can vary between 40 to 135 pounds, so they aren’t as versatile or easy to move around the room as traditional beanbag chairs.
What to look for in a quality beanbag bed
Material
Most beanbag beds have a removable cover so they can be easily cleaned. The cover material can vary, but the most popular is microsuede, a polyester fabric, and a type of faux leather. This material is ideal because it’s soft, water-resistant and lightweight.
Filling
Inexpensive beanbags are filled with polystyrene beads, which can mold to your body, but wear down over time and don’t last long. Beds with expanded polypropylene are of higher quality and last longer.
Since beanbag beds are much larger than traditional beanbag chairs and designed to hold multiple people and more weight, shredded memory foam is a common fill material because it’s soft, durable and flexible.
Color
Beanbag beds are casual, so there are many colors – some manufacturers have more than 20. Some of the most popular colors are grey, charcoal and black because they are neutral colors that work with most design schemes, but you should be able to find a bed in almost any solid color.
How much you can expect to spend on a beanbag bed
Pricing can vary from $175-$750 depending on materials and filling, but mostly the size of the bed will determine the cost. Smaller beds are substantially less expensive.
Beanbag bed FAQ
Is it safe to sleep on a beanbag bed?
A. It is safe for healthy grown adults to sleep on a beanbag bed, but manufacturers recommend that babies, toddlers, pregnant women and the elderly should not. Since the bed lacks firm structure and can impact stability, there is a very low risk of suffocation, so it’s best to supervise small children.
Are there organic or nontoxic beanbag beds?
A. Although the materials in beanbag products are perfectly safe, some consumers avoid the expanded polystyrene filling. Buckwheat hulls are not as light as other types of filling, such as latex or foam, but they are organic.
Can I make my beanbag bed softer or firmer?
A. It depends on the manufacturer and the type of filling, but you can take out or add filling to most beanbag beds to reach your desired firmness.
What’s the best beanbag bed to buy?
Top beanbag bed
CordaRoy’s Chenille Convertible Beanbag Bed
What you need to know: Available in five colors and full, queen and king sizes, this oversized beanbag chair converts into a full-size bed.
What you’ll love: You turn this chair into a bed by removing the cover and flipping around the inner cushion. These durable beds are comfortable, long-lasting and won’t go flat. The machine-washable cover is easy to remove and launder.
What you should consider: Once removed from the packaging, the foam can take a few days to expand and get the ideal fluff. It’s best to prepare the bed a few days in advance of guests using it for the first time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top beanbag bed for the money
Symple Stuff Large Classic Bean Bag
What you need to know: This soft beanbag bed is versatile and comfortable. It comes in ten colors, so you can easily find one that fits your decor.
What you’ll love: Made with microsuede covers, shredded foam filling and premium zippers, this bed is both soft and durable. It’s machine-washable and easy to store when not in use.
What you should consider: This bed may need to be shaken out or adjusted after use to reduce lumps.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This comfortable, functional and stylish cocoon beanbag bed can fit up to two people.
What you’ll love: Available in 16 colors and designed for bed and chair positions, this beanbag provides pressure-relieving support for your body. Made from microsuede, it contains polyurethane foam filling.
What you should consider: Some customers were disappointed in the amount of stuffing and felt there should be more.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine revealed today that RXNT, a fast-growing ambulatory healthcare software company, has been listed on its 2022 Inc. 5000 list of The Most Successful Companies in America for the fourth year. The list represents independent, privately-held American companies that are "winning in a time of change—and achieving spectacular growth." The company achieved a three-year revenue growth of 112%, ranking No. 4180 on the data-driven list.
"We're very proud to rank on the Inc. 5000 list for a fourth time," says Randy Boldyga, Chief Executive Officer, President, & Founder of RXNT. "To be recognized within the healthcare and software industries as well as part of the larger Inc. community is always a big honor. Thank you to our customers for their trust, and to our entire team for their dedication and passion for improving healthcare. Congratulations to all of the honorees!"
Notable honorees from past Inc. 5000 lists include Microsoft, Meta, Pandora, Oracle, Chobani, Under Armour, Patagonia, and more.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," said Scott Omelianuk, Editor-in-Chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/inc5000.
Since 1999, RXNT has offered integrated, customizable, cloud-based medical office management tools, including Electronic Health Records with E-Prescribing and Patient Portal, and Practice Management with Medical Billing and Scheduling, plus mobile applications and telehealth functionality for the modern, agile practice. Thousands of physicians, providers, billers, and organizations of all sizes and specialties trust RXNT to focus on what they do best—delivering top-notch patient care, and enabling both efficiency and profitability for their business. Using RXNT's software, more than 10 million prescriptions are transmitted and $300 million in claims are processed per year. To learn more, visit rxnt.com.
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Enthusiasm for Unionization Grows Across Cannabis Industry
JOLIET, Ill., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at a Rise Dispensary in Joliet, Illinois have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777. The Colorado Street location is the second Rise Dispensary that has voted to affiliate with the union in the past three months.
"Congratulations to all of these workers who stood strong throughout this process," said Jim Glimco, Local 777 President. "In spite of the election being delayed, they stuck together and maintained solidarity the entire time. We're looking forward to going to the negotiating table."
"Cannabis is the fifth-largest cash crop in the United States, and Rise's parent company, Green Thumb Industries, made nearly $900 million last year," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Food Processing Division Director. "A Teamster contract is essential to ensuring that these workers see their fair share of that revenue."
Allison Fullman works at the Colorado Street location.
"We need fairness, equal employment and a positive work environment," Fullman said. "We want protection against mistreatment and discrimination. We will make the cannabis industry a happy and healthy place once again!"
Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area. For more information, go to https://www.teamsters777.org/.
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Before Lucy Davis made her debut on the Disney channel, she starred on a little show called “The Office.” Davis was Dawn Tinsley in Ricky Gervais’s original UK show “The Office.” Although the UK version didn’t go on as long as the US version, her bias did not stop her from loving the US “Office” and said it’s one of her favorite shows. Even though the UK show ended, Lucy said she would not be opposed to doing a reunion because it was some of the best, nicest times she has had on set.
From dry wit comedy to family oriented shows, Lucy has crossed over to the Disney channel and is now on the series “The Villains of Valley View.” The show’s premise is about a family of villains who flee from their town after they do something terrible and are trying to escape great punishment from the head villain. Now they family is trying to act “good” and not use their villainess super powers in a town full of regular people.
Davis is the mother villain on the show, where her and her family move to a town where they try to fit in and disguise as “normal” people. The family wants to see how the normal people operate and act but there is one big task, they are not supposed to be using their super powers and it’s not as easy as it sounds.
The first five episodes of “The Villains of Valley View” is now streaming on Disney+ and new episodes drop every Friday.
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Firefighters extinguish small hay fire near Americus
Published: Aug. 13, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
AMERICUS, Kan. (WIBW) - Firefighters extinguished a small hay fire near Americus late Saturday morning.
KVOE reports that around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, the Emporia and Americus Fire Departments were called to the 2300 block of Road H-5 - about 2.4 miles east of Americus - with reports of a fire.
Early reports indicated the landowner had been burning outside a hay barn when embers from the fire got in and ignited with the hay.
Officials noted that the landowner was able to extinguish most of the fire before their arrival, but firefighters ultimately finished the job.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that its Healthcare Finance business served as lead arranger for $67.5 million in financing for the acquisition and future expansion of the Northwest Specialty Hospital in the Greater Spokane market region.
The property consists of a multi-specialty surgical hospital with 32 beds, eight operating rooms, two procedure rooms, two anesthesia recovery units, an endoscopy center and a connected 36,000-square-foot medical office building located in Post Falls, Idaho, part of the Greater Spokane market.
The buyer is Hammes Partners, an investment management firm that invests on behalf of institutional investors with an exclusive focus on the U.S. healthcare real estate market.
"Northwest Specialty Hospital and its medical office building are top-notch properties that support quality medical care in a fast-growing region where demand is strong," said Todd Kibler, Managing Principal of Hammes Partners. "Through the years we have developed a very solid banking relationship with CIT. We appreciate their Healthcare industry knowledge, market awareness, agility, and commitment to timely and consistent execution."
"Hammes Partners is well-regarded throughout the industry for their investments in high-quality medical properties," said William Douglass, managing director and group head for CIT Healthcare Finance.
"We are pleased to continue to support Hammes Partners and expand upon our significant and growing relationship through the arrangement of this very important financing," said Steve Reedy, a managing director in Healthcare Finance.
CIT's Healthcare Finance unit, part of the Commercial Finance division, provides comprehensive financing and banking solutions to middle market healthcare companies across the U.S. By using a client-focused and industry-centric model, Healthcare Finance can tailor its products and services to help clients meet their needs for capital.
About CIT
CIT is a division of First Citizens Bank, the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, continuing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $100 billion in assets. The company's commercial banking segment brings a wide array of best-in-class lending, leasing and banking services to middle-market companies and small businesses from coast to coast. First Citizens also operates a nationwide direct bank and a network of more than 600 branches in 22 states, many in high-growth markets. Industry specialists bring a depth of expertise that helps businesses and individuals meet their specific goals at every stage of their financial journey. Discover more at cit.com/firstcitizens.
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OLYMPIA, Wash., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Bank, a subsidiary of Heritage Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HFWA), is pleased to announce the addition of new commercial and relationship banking teams in Vancouver, Washington; Portland and Eugene, Oregon. The teams include a regional manager, three team leaders, banking officers, credit analysts and additional support staff dedicated to helping commercial, small business and nonprofit customers succeed.
Bryan McDonald, president and chief operating officer, commented, "We are excited to have this talented group of bankers join the bank. We think they will contribute significantly to our continuing success, and we will benefit from the experience, integrity, skill, and community focus of these high performing teams. We look forward to supporting their efforts to deliver an expanded set of high-quality banking services in the Vancouver, greater Portland, and Eugene markets."
About Heritage Financial Corporation
Heritage Financial Corporation is an Olympia-based bank holding company with Heritage Bank, a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank, as its sole wholly-owned banking subsidiary. Heritage Bank has a network of 49 banking offices to serve customers in Washington and Oregon. Heritage Bank also does business under the Whidbey Island Bank name on Whidbey Island. Heritage's stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "HFWA." More information about Heritage Financial Corporation can be found on its website at www.hf-wa.com and the Heritage Bank website at www.HeritageBankNW.com.
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Former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Shazier joins the team as UFC GYM® Pittsburgh ambassador
PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC GYM®, the first major brand extension of UFC®, today announced that the company has partnered with Western Pennsylvania real estate developer and management company Piatt Companies (formerly Millcraft Investments) to develop a new 40,000-square-foot UFC GYM Pittsburgh facility. The multi-million-dollar club will be located at 236 Fifth Ave. in Downtown Pittsburgh and will be the third UFC GYM location in the state and first in Western Pennsylvania to provide functional fitness, MMA-inspired conditioning classes and access to world-class facilities.
"This is an exciting time for us at UFC GYM as we partner with Piatt Companies to introduce UFC GYM to the Pittsburgh community," said UFC GYM Chief Executive Officer Adam Sedlack. "We're thrilled to offer our luxury fitness center, signature programming and TRAIN DIFFERENT® mentality to the fitness enthusiasts we'll soon be welcoming in to our premier facility."
As part of the partnership, Piatt Companies will introduce former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Shazier as the UFC GYM Pittsburgh ambassador. Shazier, a 2014 Steelers first-round draft pick and two-time Pro Bowl linebacker, sustained a life-altering spinal cord injury in 2017. Through rehabilitation, he fought the odds of his injury by walking then jogging then running again within months. He retired from the NFL in 2020 and now runs the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation to raise resources for people who have had spinal cord injuries to know they have a support system that is fighting with them.
"We are excited to be opening UFC GYM in Downtown Pittsburgh and partnering with Ryan as our ambassador," said Lucas Piatt, CEO of Piatt Companies. "His story inspired our entire city and he shared his journey with us. Everyone faces struggles and we're all fighting for something. The UFC GYM in Market Square will be the first of its kind here and we hope to expand with three additional locations throughout the region where people can come to fight their fight and be supported through programming for everyone and world-class amenities."
Making the benefits of world-class MMA athlete training programs available to all, regardless of age or athletic ability, UFC GYM Pittsburgh will offer guests state-of-the-art amenities, including a weight room with free weights and Olympic lift platforms, robust cardio and functional equipment, functional training area with indoor turf, mat room, bag rack, full-service locker room and more. To further support a healthy lifestyle, the location will feature an Arm Bar Cafe and Recovery area, providing pre- and post-workout treatments, including cryotherapy, Normatec and more. Validated parking will be available for gym-goers.
Members will have access to a one-stop shop for any and all fitness needs, including a schedule of dynamic studio-quality group fitness classes such as cycle, yoga, TRX® and Piyo; signature UFC GYM programming such as Circuit Breaker and Muscle Makeover; and MMA-inspired group fitness classes such as Boxing and Kickboxing Conditioning. Youth programming for kids ages six and older will be offered to support fitness for the whole family.
Starting immediately, prospective members may reserve exclusive founding member rates. For more information and to reserve the limited offer rates with dues delayed until gym opens, visit the website at www.ufcgym.com/locations/pittsburgh.
The rapidly expanding fitness franchise welcomes interested candidates to grow alongside the brand in key markets such as California, Texas, New York, Florida, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. For franchising information, visit ufcgymfranchise.com or contact franchiseinfo@ufcgym.com.
UFC GYM® is the first major brand extension of UFC®, the world's premier MMA organization, created in alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world's most successful fitness brands. As the first to unite the benefits of MMA with fitness, the brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine. UFC GYM's TRAIN DIFFERENT® approach provides members with the ultimate fitness experience and programming that secures results for all ages and training levels. With 160 locations opened and 1,000 additional locations currently in development globally, UFC GYM has revolutionized the fitness industry and positively impacted countless lives worldwide. In addition to its corporate-owned clubs, UFC GYM offers the opportunity to own and operate a franchise domestically and internationally through the UFC GYM® or UFC FIT® model. For franchise information, contact franchiseinfo@ufcgym.com or visit UFCGYMfranchise.com. For more information, please visit UFCGYM.com or UFCFIT.com. Follow UFC GYM on Instagram and Twitter @UFCGYM, Facebook.com/UFCGYM, and youtube.com/UFCGYM.
UFC® is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 688 million fans and 198 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while broadcasting to nearly 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is owned by global entertainment, sports and content company Endeavor, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok: @UFC.
Piatt Companies (formerly Millcraft) is a leader in the investment, management, operations and growth of diverse and resilient businesses in Western Pennsylvania. The family-run company brings innovative ideas to life by delivering world-class projects for the Pittsburgh community. Built on a tradition of vision and excellence, Piatt Companies is committed to creating new, interesting, people-centered placemaking experiences for the region.
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Ten-year-old Tess Marie Mata hoped to one day go viral on TikTok -- even though she was too young to have an account.
Last Tuesday, Tess was one of the 21 victims killed at the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. Her family is now doing what they can to fulfill her dreams.
Tess' uncle, Robert Hill, told CNN Monday that she had dreamed of having one of her dance videos go viral on the social media app, TikTok.
Since users must be at least 13 years old to create an account, Hill said Tess would make videos and save them to her mother, Veronica's account.
"She had over 150 videos drafted," Hill said. "We were going through all of them and talking about how she always wanted one of her dances to go viral."
The family decided to try and make that dream happen to honor Tess. They picked one of their favorites -- a video of Tess doing a popular dance routine to Don Toliver's song "No Idea" -- to share.
The video was posted to Veronica's account last week with the caption: "My sweet baby girl. She was taken from us because of a senseless act in a mass shooting. I never allowed Tess to post her videos because she was so young. But today I want to celebrate her by trying to fulfill her wish by becoming TikTok famous. #uvaldestrong."
Hill also shared and reposted the video, hoping his following would help it gain more attention. As of Monday afternoon, the video on Hill's account has more than 90,000 views, 33,000 likes and 2,000 comments.
Two of those comments come from the verified accounts of Lance Bass and Paris Hilton.
Bass commented "breaks my heart" on Saturday.
"We were excited because after that, we kind of knew that this was going to happen for her," Hill said. "Unfortunately, she just can't be around to see it."
Hilton left a comment on Sunday saying, "So sorry for your loss... Sending lots of love to you and your family."
Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner also reposted the TikTok to their Instagram stories, according to Hill, though they have disappeared after the 24-hour post limit.
One of Tess' favorite bands was BTS, Hill said, adding that he hopes the video eventually reaches them. "It's something we definitely want to see happen for her," he said.
"It's hard to still wrap my head around this," Hill continued. "I wish she was around to see this,"
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Smiles, unicorns, softball: Young shooting victims remembered
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — One girl made other people smile. Another was a creative child who loved mermaids, unicorns and the color purple. A third loved playing softball and worked on her batting swing in her front yard.
The families of Nevaeh Bravo, Maranda Mathis and Eliahna Torres were holding funerals for them Thursday, part of more than two weeks of mourning for the 19 children and two teachers who were the victims of a May 24 mass shooting inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Nevaeh Bravo
A cousin told The Washington Post that the 10-year-old “put a smile on everyone’s faces” and described her death as “a nightmare that we cannot wake up from.”
She and another 10-year-old who was killed, Jailah Silguero, were friends, and an aunt described them in a Facebook posting as “Our Angels.” A cousin told USA Today that the two girls were caring, loving and supportive of their siblings. Both families had their funerals at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Jailah’s set for Friday.
The aunt noted that Nevaeh’s first name is heaven spelled backward.
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Maranda Mathis
Her family said in an obituary on the funeral home’s website that the 11-year-old “had a huge loving heart” and described her as sweet, smart and “a shy tom boy” who enjoyed spending time outdoors. She had a great imagination and often expressed love for unicorns and mermaids, especially if they were her favorite color, purple, the family said.
Her mother told The New York Times that while Maranda was shy when she started school, she opened up and made friends as the year continued. She was a creative girl who loved music, running on school field days, swimming in the river and showing her mother rocks she found.
A friend of Maranda’s mother told The Washington Post she was “fun,” “spunky” and “very smart.”
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Eliahna Torres
The 10-year-old had “the most beautiful smile that could light up your soul,” her family said in her obituary on the funeral home’s website.
“She was a loving and compassionate person who loved to be silly,” the obituary said. “Eliahna was a master of jests and loved making people laugh.”
Her family said she would spend hours watching TikTok videos, but she’d found a new passion — softball. She was hoping to make an all-star roster.
She worked to improve her hitting, practicing her swing with a ball hung in her front yard by her grandfather outside the home she shared with her mother, aunt and grandparents, The New York Times reported. She responded to calls for her to come in for bed with, “One more.”
Her family jokingly called her “enfermerita,” or the little nurse. Her grandfather told The Times that after he had heart surgery a few years ago, Eliahna accompanied him on his doctor-prescribed walks, helping him to scoop up pecans that fell from the trees shading their neighborhood. She made sure her grandparents took their medications.
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Long shot Kentucky Derby winner, homegrown success story Dan-O's are a "Perfect Match"
LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike races at the Belmont Stakes Saturday, he'll be backed by another underdog success story from the Bluegrass: Dan-O's Seasoning. The fast-growing, Louisville-based brand will serve as the exclusive sponsor for Rich Strike, the company announced today.
"I know what it's like to be the long shot," said Dan Oliver, who ignored naysayers in 2015 and founded the all-natural seasoning company with just $8,000. "I couldn't think of a better partner than Rich Strike and his team. This horse has grit, determination, and an unstoppable spirit. He's shown everyone what a long shot can do when given the opportunity."
Dan-O's logo will adorn Rich Strike's blanket and trailer as well as the vests worn by trainer Eric Reed and the rest of the training team. Jockey Sonny Leon, also sponsored by Dan-O's, will sport the logo on his pants.
Rich Strike earned a spot in the Kentucky Derby the morning before the race and won with 80-to-1 odds. A relative newcomer to horse racing, Rick Dawson owner of Red-TR Racing, took a chance on the horse they affectionately call "Richie," claiming him in a maiden race last September. When looking for a sponsor, Dawson wanted to partner with a brand that understood what it meant to work hard, come from behind and win big.
"Rich Strike and Dan-O's - it's a perfect match," Dawson said. "Neither of us started as the biggest or most well-known, but we knew we had a good thing, and we never gave up. We're excited to see Rich Strike don the Dan-O's logo this weekend and win another one at the Belmont Stakes."
Oliver created the seasoning blend as a college student but didn't market it until 15 years later. After years of steady growth selling at trade shows and flea markets, Dan-O's turned to its "Plan B" marketing strategy, TikTok, when the pandemic hit in 2020. The company has seen explosive expansion ever since, landing on shelves in 7,800 stores nationwide – an almost 6,000% increase in retail availability in just two years.
Dan-O's Seasoning is an all-purpose seasoning that can be used on pretty much everything. Dan-O's prides itself on being a diet-friendly seasoning that uses all-natural ingredients with no chemicals or fillers. The low sodium seasoning has no sugar, carbs, or GMOs.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Spero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spero") (NASDAQ: SPRO) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Spero, 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 Spero includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") for the Company's product candidate, Tebipenem HBr, were insufficient to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"); (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 25, 2022
Aggrieved Spero investors only have until July 25, 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.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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