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NEW YORK, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - This June, Kinhouse Studio, a Warsaw-based independent production company, held its world premiere of Cosmogonic at the NewImages Festival in Paris, France between June 8th and 12th. The festival showcased Cosmogonic both in-person and online. Cosmogonic is co-produced by Adam Mickiewicz Institute and Aura Films, with support from the Polish Film Institute.
Cosmogonic is a 6DoF, seated/standing 8-minute experience. It is the first VR experience inspired by the famous Polish science-fiction writer, Stanisław Lem — a futurist who is well acquainted with how fictional worlds can often encroach upon reality.
In Cosmogonic, we travel into the memories of the title character, a once-great robot engineer, to visit the planet of Actinuria. Here, the Pallatinids, a society of giant robots, live under the cruel King Archithor. Fearing a conspiracy, he forces the citizens to wear suits of uranium armor, which cause an explosion if too many of them gather. But one of them, a bold, young inventor named Pyron, decides to use science and technology to inspire a revolution. This adaptation of a 1964 novel by Lem speaks perfectly to today's world, where populism and disinformation threaten democracy. It is a testament to the importance of knowledge and community in the universal drive to freedom.
In a statement, director Paweł Szarzyński said:
We were pleased to share this project with the world at the NewImages Festival, showcasing our culture and inspiration based on the works of Polish science-fiction writer, Stanisław Lem. The intersections of technology, history, culture, and science are elements that we hold near and dear to our hearts. We believe that the NewImages Festival was the perfect destination to reveal the world's first VR experience, inspired by Stanisaw Lem.
Cosmogonic was a part of Cannes XR at the Marché du Film at the Festival de Cannes.
Kinhouse Studio is a Warsaw-based independent production company founded by two siblings, producer Marta Szarzyńska and animator/director Paweł Szarzyński. Based on their experiences in the commercial and arthouse industries, both Marta and Paweł believe that power lies in collaboration. Kinhouse is committed to creating distinctive work and building connections across cultures. Most recently, the studio has produced the feature film SONGS ABOUT LOVE (2021) and the animated VR experience COSMOGONIC (2022).
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: LDP) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on June 30, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2016, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
The Fund's monthly distributions may include long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, net investment income and/or return of capital for federal income tax purposes. Return of capital includes distributions paid by the Fund in excess of its net investment income and net realized capital gains and such excess is distributed from the Fund's assets. A return of capital is not taxable; rather, it reduces a shareholder's tax basis in his or her shares of the Fund. The amount of monthly distributions may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio and market conditions.
At the time of each monthly distribution, information will be posted to cohenandsteers.com and mailed to shareholders in a concurrent notice. However, this information may change at the end of the year because the final tax characteristics of the Fund's distributions cannot be determined with certainty until after the end of the calendar year. Final tax characteristics of all of the Fund's distributions will be provided on Form 1099-DIV, which is mailed after the close of the calendar year.
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date from the sources indicated. All amounts are expressed per common share.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution policy. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this Notice are only estimates, are likely to change over time, and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The amounts and sources of distributions year-to-date may be subject to additional adjustments.
*THE FUND WILL SEND YOU A FORM 1099-DIV FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR THAT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO REPORT THESE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES
The Fund's Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return for fiscal year 2022 (January 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022) is set forth below. Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate for 2022. In addition, the Fund's Average Annual Total Return for the five-year period ending May 31, 2022 is set forth below. Shareholders should note the relationship between the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate for 2022. The performance and distribution rate information disclosed in the table is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's individual investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
- Year-to-date Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over the year-to-date time period including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.
- Cumulative Distribution Rate for the Fund's current fiscal period (January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022) measured on the dollar value of distributions in the year-to-date period as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of May 31, 2022.
- Average Annual Total Return represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ending May 31, 2022. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of those distributions.
- The Current Annualized Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period's distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of May 31, 2022.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of the Fund carefully before investing. You can obtain the Fund's most recent periodic reports, when available, and other regulatory filings by contacting your financial advisor or visiting cohenandsteers.com. These reports and other filings can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR Database. You should read these reports and other filings carefully before investing.
Shareholders should not use the information provided here in preparing their tax returns. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year indicating how to report Fund distributions for federal income tax purposes.
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About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
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Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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CX Hub Extends Beyond traditional CDPs to Provide Organizations With
Unparalleled Agility, Adaptability and Efficiency
NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ, the leader in customer experience (CX) solutions, today announced the launch of its new CX Hub, a collection of powerful and fully configurable modular solutions that gives all enterprise teams direct but controlled self-service access to customer data to create audiences and orchestrate customer experiences at scale. The launch of AIQ CX Hub coincides with refreshed company branding to kick off the next stage of its evolution as the leading CX solution trusted by enterprise brands across a range of industries to drive successful CX transformations.
"AIQ's focus has always been on helping our enterprise customers succeed by using their data to deliver extraordinary customer experiences," said Tasso Argyros, Co-Founder and CEO at ActionIQ. "That focus has driven eight years of sustained growth, and made us the market leader we are today. Our new approach to our product and brand is a reflection of that focus — and of our commitment to the needs of modern enterprises."
The AIQ CX Hub comprises four modular solutions — Customer Data Platform (CDP), Audience Center, Journey Management and Real-Time CX — designed to help brands give business teams the freedom to explore and action on customer data, while helping technical teams extend and enhance existing technology investments to manage data governance, costs and performance. The CX Hub flexibly integrates with any data source or channel, and gives organizations the freedom to purchase a CDP from AIQ or use their own in-house solution.
"Our CX Hub adapts to the needs of our customers," said Justin DeBrabant, Senior Vice President of Product at ActionIQ. "Instead of being forced to move your data into someone else's system or purchase multiple products to support a single use case, you can select the tools you need, when you need them, while maintaining complete control over your customer data. Our modular solutions allow brands to maximize the value of their existing technology investments by choosing the capabilities they need to fill in gaps and decide where data is managed, with the option of easily adding capabilities over time as the need arises."
Each best-in-class solution within the CX Hub features a business-friendly UI and advanced automation capabilities, helping non-technical users achieve the speed and scalability they need to create a 360-degree view of customers, segment and model audiences, orchestrate multi-step omnichannel journeys and provide real-time customer experiences.
"A CX Hub can be critically important for collecting and managing data, building audiences and then orchestrating customer experiences at scale," said Chris O'Brien, Vice President of Digital Marketing Technology at M&T Bank. "It's imperative to have a robust CX stack, and to move from simple marketing operations across a few channels to full-fledged lifecycle customer experience and operations management. AIQ is a key part of M&T Bank's CX transformation that focuses on audience and customer journey management and creating moments that matter for our customers."
As enterprise brands navigate an unpredictable economy, CX that supports customer retention, brand loyalty and higher customer lifetime value is becoming more business-critical. But even with cutting-edge capabilities at their disposal, brands have long struggled to attain the agility, adaptability and efficiency they need due to the competing priorities of internal teams and the inflexibility of current solutions. The AIQ CX Hub breaks down organizational silos, eliminates inefficient processes and empowers every team member to exceed customer expectations.
"ActionIQ is making a bold move to allow enterprises to choose their source of truth when it comes to customer data," said Ryan Engle, Head of Product, Identity at Neustar, a TransUnion company. "This, combined with self-service access to customer data for business teams, while technical teams retain control of where the data lives and how it flows, is a huge win for enterprises."
For more information about the AIQ CX Hub, visit actioniq.com.
AIQ brings order to CX chaos. Our Customer Experience Hub empowers everyone to be a CX champion by giving business teams the freedom to explore and action on customer data while helping technical teams extend and enhance existing technology investments to manage data governance, costs and performance. Enterprise brands such as Autodesk, M&T Bank, The New York Times, Neiman Marcus, Hertz and many more use our CX Hub to drive growth through extraordinary customer experiences. Learn more at actioniq.com.
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Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S.
HRA Pharma’s application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for health regulators amid legal and political battles over women’s reproductive health. The company says the timing was unrelated to the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s. They have always required a prescription, generally so health professionals can screen for conditions that raise the risk of rare, but dangerous, blood clots.
The French drugmaker’s application compiles years of research intended to convince the Food and Drug Administration that women can safely screen themselves for those risks and use the pill effectively.
“For a product that has been available for the last 50 years, that has been used safely by millions of women, we thought it was time to make it more available,” said Frederique Welgryn, HRA’s chief strategy officer.
An FDA approval could come next year and would only apply to HRA’s pill, which would be sold under its original brand name, Opill. The company acquired the decades-old drug from Pfizer in 2014, but it’s not currently marketed in the U.S.
Reproductive rights advocates want to see other prescription contraceptives move over the counter and, eventually, for abortion pills to do the same.
That potential for a precedent-setting decision once again places the FDA under an intense political spotlight.
Late last year, the agency was condemned by abortion opponents and praised by women’s rights advocates when it loosened access to abortion pills. The agency faced similar political pressures in 2006 when it approved over-the-counter use of the emergency contraception pill Plan B.
Many conservative groups stress they are only interested in curtailing abortion, and state bans often explicitly exclude contraception.
Even before Monday’s announcement, Democratic lawmakers were calling on the FDA to swiftly consider any such requests.
“We urge FDA to review applications for over-the-counter birth control pills without delay and based solely on the data,” said more than 50 members of the House’s Pro-Choice Caucus in a March letter.
Many common medications have made the switch from behind the pharmacy counter, including drugs for pain relief, heartburn and allergies.
In each case, companies must show that consumers can understand the drug’s labeling, evaluate its risks and use it safely and effectively without professional supervision. HRA spent seven years conducting the FDA-required studies, including a trial that followed 1,000 women taking its pill for six months.
Behind the company’s efforts is a coalition of women’s health researchers and advocates who have worked for nearly two decades to make contraceptives more accessible, especially to groups with less access to health care.
The Oral Contraceptives Over-the-Counter Working Group helped fund some of HRA’s research and is mobilizing support behind a media campaign dubbed Free the Pill.
“A lot of our research has been about making the case to help inspire and support a company to take this work on,” said Kelly Blanchard, president of Ibis Reproductive Health, a group member that supports abortion and contraceptive access.
Birth control pills are available without a prescription across much of South America, Asia and Africa. Last year, Paris-based HRA won U.K. approval for the first birth control pill available there without a prescription.
Advocates were particularly interested in HRA’s drug because they say it’s likely to raise fewer safety concerns.
The pill contains a single synthetic hormone, progestin, which prevents pregnancy by blocking sperm from the cervix.
Most birth control pills contain progestin plus estrogen, which can help make periods lighter and more regular. Progestin-only pills are generally recommended for women who can’t take the more popular combination pills due to health issues.
But estrogen also accounts for most of the blood clot risk associated with oral contraceptives. FDA’s labeling warns against their use in certain women already at risk for heart problems, such as those who smoke and are over 35.
For most women, the drugs are overwhelmingly safe. For every 10,000 women taking combination pills annually, three to nine will suffer a blood clot, according to FDA data. That compares with one to five clots among 10,000 women who aren’t taking birth control.
And medical professionals point out that blood clot rates are much higher in women who become pregnant, when hormone levels and reduced blood flow increase clotting risk.
“What I definitely see is a misunderstanding of the dangers of these pills. It is much safer to take the pill than to be pregnant” said Dr. Maura Quinlan, a Northwestern University physician and member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She was not involved in HRA’s application or research.
The medical association supports making all hormone-based contraceptives available over the counter. Last month, the nation’s largest physician groups, the American Medical Association, endorsed making birth control pills available over the counter.
Still, support is not universal.
Diana Zuckerman of the nonprofit National Center for Health Research says comparing the safety risks of the pills with pregnancy is not the right approach.
Many women take birth control pills to regulate their periods or reduce bleeding, said Zuckerman, whose group evaluates medical research. “Those are real benefits, but they are not worth the risk of potentially fatal blood clots,” she said.
The FDA has long monitored the safety of oral contraceptives, updating their warnings over the years.
Last year, the agency placed a hold on a study by drugmaker Cadence Health, which has also been working on an over-the-counter pill. The agency told the company to conduct additional blood pressure checks of trial participants. The company says it is “working to overcome this regulatory hurdle.”
The FDA is required to hold a public meeting to evaluate HRA’s application before making a decision. Safety considerations are likely to take center stage.
Executives at HRA, which is owned by Perrigo Co., expect a decision in the first half of 2023.
Advocates hope it will be the first of many.
“Once we see the approval of this product, it will demonstrate that it’s possible and that the data is strong,” Blanchard said. “Hopefully we’ll see the process speed up from here.”
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Consistent growth and a dedicated customer focus contributed to this achievement
TAMPA BAY, Fla. , May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that it has reached the milestone of 50,000 customers globally. During the first quarter of 2022, KnowBe4 added nearly 2,500 customers, bringing our total customer count to 49,646 as of March 31. That's a 27.4% increase year-over-year, or an increase of nearly 10,700 new customers. Today, the 50,000-customer milestone has been reached.
"Our incredible growth over the last 12 years to reach not 50,000 individuals, because we actually have tens of millions of end users, but rather 50,000 organizations worldwide, is quite an accomplishment for KnowBe4," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. "Customer satisfaction and feedback are at the core of our business model. We are very focused on customer satisfaction, which is why we are continuously recognized for customer service with notable awards and positive customer reviews. This level of dedication is something that has made KnowBe4 stand out and is a pivotal contributor to our growth and continued success."
KnowBe4 is consistently ranked high on customer review platforms such as Google, G2, TrustRadius, Gartner and others. KnowBe4 was recently recognized with a 2022 Top Rated award from TrustRadius. The organization's customer satisfaction rating remains high, consistently 97% or higher. Sjouwerman is also well known for customer service at the C-level. He sends hundreds of emails to new customers every day to see if they are happy with KnowBe4's platform and reads every single message that he receives. This is the kind of customer focus that is rarely seen from a CEO.
A few highlights from KnowBe4's customers, including their insights about the KnowBe4 platform and working with the organization are listed below:
- "KnowBe4 meets so many of our needs in terms of helping us educate users and maintain compliance, while also offering the flexibility we need. Looking for phishing emails used to be heavily manual and highly inefficient…it was just a failing process. But with KnowBe4, it's an easy, efficient, full-circle progression. KnowBe4 has helped us create stronger relationships with our users. This cycle builds trust, encourages collaboration and ultimately improves our security posture. KnowBe4 is a great partner and a multifaceted tool. It has been a huge win for us."
-J.L. - "With the KnowBe4 social engineering platform, we manage everything ourselves which makes it easier for us to control and to customize. I've looked at other systems and they don't have the functionality and reach that KnowBe4 has given us. It took us two weeks to get it installed and set up in the way we wanted. It was super quick to implement, and the new user onboarding process is incredibly smart – people are up and running within minutes. We've worked hard to completely revitalize our security posture, and the KnowBe4 collaboration has played a significant role in helping us to achieve our goals."
-G.P.
For more information on what customers have to say about KnowBe4, visit the case studies page: https://www.knowbe4.com/case-studies/.
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 50,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4's Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.
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Amanda Tarantino
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers has announced plans to open a new gallery in Charleston, South Carolina. This expansion provides collectors, families, and fiduciaries in Charleston and the Southeast with convenient access to Doyle's full range of auction and appraisal services for collections and estates. Doyle looks forward to welcoming the public to their newly renovated gallery in Charleston this winter.
"Doyle's addition of a Charleston gallery is the result of thoughtful consideration of the local market, leaving room for future growth in this thriving city," said Laura Doyle, CEO of Doyle. "We are thrilled to join the robust arts and culture community in Charleston and look forward to providing our new neighbors and old friends with services tailored to meet their needs."
With the opening of the new gallery, Doyle will host consignment days featuring their team of Specialists, connoisseurship talks on a range of collecting topics, and preview exhibitions of property to be auctioned in New York and online to collectors around the globe.
Doyle has commissioned Julia F. Martin Architects of Charleston to renovate their new gallery located in a circa 1888 building at 123 King Street. Glen R. Gardner Landscape Architect, also of Charleston, will design and install the landscaping.
Commenting on the renovation plan, the Preservation Society of Charleston stated, "Without historic photographs to inform restoration, Julia F. Martin Architects developed a sensitive plan to reimagine the storefront based on period examples along King Street, while stabilizing and rehabilitating the piazza. The project was approved by BAR (Board of Architectural Review) earlier this month, and the PSC was pleased to offer our support."
Doyle has long been privileged to auction property from prominent estates and distinguished collections from South Carolina. Doyle held the landmark sale of the Collection of best-selling author Dorothea Benton Frank, a native of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. This highly-anticipated auction featured furniture, decorations, and artwork, as well as memorabilia related to her successful career as an author.
In a series of jewelry sales in New York this fall, Doyle will auction property from a Southampton, NY and Charleston, SC Estate featuring elegant jewelry by Bulgari, David Webb, Buccellati, and Sterlé Paris, as well as fine watches by Cartier and Patek Philippe.
Doyle Specialists are always available to discuss their full range of appraisal and auction services for a single item or an entire collection. For information and appointments, contact 803-849-2901 or Charleston@Doyle.com
Founded in 1962, Doyle is one of the world's foremost auctioneers and appraisers of jewelry, art, furniture, decorations, Asian works of art, coins, stamps, rare books and other collecting categories. Headquartered in New York City, the global capital of the auction market, Doyle holds over 100 sales each year that attract a broad base of buyers and consignors from around the world. In addition to Charleston, Doyle's network of regional offices and representatives includes galleries in Beverly Hills, Palm Beach and Washington DC, and representatives in Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. For further information, visit Doyle.com
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DALLAS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank, as Trustee of the Hugoton Royalty Trust (OTCQB: HGTXU) (the "Trust"), today declared there would not be a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest for June 2022 due to the excess cost position on one of the three Trust's conveyances of net profits interests, the outstanding payable to Simmons Bank, and absence of a cash reserve. Properties underlying the Oklahoma net profits interests contributed net profits income of approximately $725,000 and properties underlying the Wyoming net profits interests contributed net profits income of approximately $615,000. The Trustee paid current month administration expenses of $29,000, paid off the outstanding payable to Simmons Bank of $658,000, and used the remaining proceeds of $653,000 to partially replenish the cash reserve. The Trustee anticipates replenishing the cash reserve of approximately $1,000,000 prior to engaging in future distributions to unitholders. The following table shows underlying gas sales and average prices attributable to the net overriding royalty for both the current month and prior month. Underlying gas sales volumes attributable to the current month were primarily produced in April.
XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that it has included oil sales volumes of approximately 4,000 barrels from the new horizontal wells drilled in Major County, Oklahoma and has deducted development costs of $9,000, production expense of $1,855,000 and overhead of $1,100,000 in determining the royalty calculation for the Trust for the current month.
Agreement to Sell Trust Assets
On July 2, 2021 the Trustee announced that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with XTO Energy pursuant to which XTO Energy would acquire for $6,600,000 in cash the net overriding royalty interest created pursuant to the net profits interest conveyances held by the Trust and certain other assets constituting substantially all of the assets of the Trust.
The consummation of the sale of the assets is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval of the sale from holders of units of beneficial interest in the Trust ("Units") holding Units representing eighty percent (80%) or more of all the Units outstanding, or a final judicial determination authorizing the Trustee to consummate the sale of the assets. The Trustee held a Special Meeting of unitholders on December 10, 2021 for the purpose of approving the sale of assets. The sale was not approved by unitholders.
Execution of the purchase and sale agreement followed a process previously announced by the Trust whereby the Trustee had engaged a third party to market the Trust's assets.
XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that $2,099,000 of excess costs were recovered on properties underlying the Kansas net profits interests primarily due to out of period net profits related to a non-operated unit. However, after the partial recovery, there were no remaining proceeds from the properties underlying the Kansas net profits interests to be included in the current month's distribution. Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining on the Kansas net profits interests total $756,000, including accrued interest of $496,000.
XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that $1,750,000 of remaining excess costs consisting entirely of accrued interest were recovered on properties underlying the Oklahoma net profits interests.
Arbitration
As previously disclosed, XTO Energy advised the Trustee that it reached a settlement with the plaintiffs in the Chieftain class action royalty case. On July 27, 2018, the final plan of allocation was approved by the court. Based on the final plan of allocation, XTO Energy advised the Trustee that it believes approximately $24.3 million in additional production costs should be allocated to the Trust. On May 2, 2018, the Trustee submitted a demand for arbitration seeking a declaratory judgment that the Chieftain settlement is not a production cost and that XTO Energy is prohibited from charging the settlement as a production cost under the conveyance or otherwise reducing the Trust's payments now or in the future as a result of the Chieftain litigation. The Trust and XTO Energy conducted the interim hearing on the claims related to the Chieftain settlement on October 12-13, 2020. In the arbitration, the Trustee contended that the approximately $24.3 million allocation related to the Chieftain settlement was not a production cost and, therefore, there should not be a related adjustment to the Trust's share of net proceeds. However, XTO Energy contended that the approximately $24.3 million was a production cost and should reduce the Trust's share of net proceeds.
On January 20, 2021, the arbitration panel issued its Corrected Interim Final Award (i) "reject[ing] the Trust's contention that XTO has no right under the Conveyance to charge the Trust with amounts XTO paid under section 1.18(a)(i) as royalty obligations to settle the Chieftain litigation" and (ii) stating "[t]he next phase will determine how much of the Chieftain settlement can be so charged, if any of it can be, in the exercise of the right found by the Panel." Following briefing by both parties, on May 18, 2021, the Panel issued its second interim final award over the amount of XTO Energy's settlement in the Chieftain class action lawsuit that can be charged to the Trust as a production cost. The Panel in its decision has ruled that out of the $80 million settlement, the "Trust is obligated to pay its share under the Conveyance of the $48 million that was received by the plaintiffs in the Chieftain lawsuit by virtue of the settlement of that litigation. The Trust is not obligated by the Conveyance to pay any share of the $32 million received by the lawyers for the plaintiffs in the Chieftain lawsuit by virtue of the settlement." XTO Energy and the Trustee are in the process of determining the portion of the $48 million that is allocable to Trust properties to be charged as an excess cost to the Trust, but estimate it to be approximately $14.6 million net to the Trust.
The reduction in the Trust's share of net proceeds from the portion of the settlement amount the Panel has ruled may be charged against the Oklahoma conveyance would result in excess costs under the Oklahoma conveyance that would likely result in no distributions under the Oklahoma conveyance while these excess costs are recovered. This award completes the portion of the arbitration related to the Chieftain settlement.
Other Trustee claims related to disputed amounts on the computation of the Trust's net proceeds for 2014 through 2016 were bifurcated from the initial arbitration and will be heard at a later date, which is still to be determined should the arbitration proceed. Pursuant to the purchase and sale agreement entered into between the Trustee and XTO Energy, the parties have agreed to stay the arbitration from the date of execution of the purchase and sale agreement to the earlier of the termination of the purchase and sale agreement or closing date of the sale of assets. The Panel has stayed proceedings.
For more information on the Trust, please visit our website at www.hgt-hugoton.com.
Statements made in this press release regarding future events or conditions are forward looking statements. Actual future results, including closing of the sale, development costs and future net profits, could differ materially due to the ability to obtain unitholder or court approval of the sale, changes in natural gas prices and other economic conditions affecting the gas industry and other factors described in Part I, Item 1A of the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Tours are coming back to The Star in Frisco, starting this June.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Dallas Cowboys World Corporate Headquarters and connect with the team in a way you never thought you could.
There are three tours to choose from:
- The Guided Tour $35
- VIP Guided Experience
- VIP Tour and Visit $45
- VIP Guided Experience
- The Star Magazine and Guide
- Exclusive retail and restaurant promotions in The Star District
- Ultimate Fan Experience $55
- VIP Guided Experience
- The Star Magazine and Guide
- Exclusive retail and restaurant promotions in The Star District
- A letter from Jerry Jones
- An exclusive Dallas Cowboys Lapel
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Ironnet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: September 15, 2021 to December 15, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 21, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in IRNT:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Ironnet, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had materially overstated its business and financial prospects; (ii) the Company was unable to predict the timing of significant customer opportunities which constituted a substantial portion of its publicly- issued FY 2022 financial guidance; (iii) the Company had not established effective disclosure controls and procedures to reasonably ensure its public disclosures were timely, accurate, complete, and not otherwise misleading; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false, misleading, and/or lacked any reasonable basis in fact at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Ironnet you have until June 21, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Ironnet securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the IRNT lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/ironnet-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28429&from=4.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King Insurance ("King" or the "Company"), a fast-growing full-service insurance brokerage firm that provides a variety of property & casualty as well as employee benefits solutions, announced today the acquisition of the employee benefits business from Eager-1 Marketing ("Eager").
Eager operates out of Ocala, FL as a sister company to a full-service PEO founded by Andrew Mazzurco. "Selling the benefits operation to King will allow the Company to commit more resources to its core PEO operations while improving the service and support to its employee benefits clients under the King platform" said Mr. Mazzurco.
"We are excited to expand our employee benefits practice with this acquisition" said Chad King, Chief Executive Officer of King Insurance. "As of late, we have been growing rapidly on the property & casualty side of our agency. Expanding the employee benefits practice is equally important to us in our growth strategy."
About King:
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, King is a full-service insurance brokerage firm which provides a broad array of property & casualty and employee benefits solutions. Additional information can be found at www.king-insurance.com.
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MONTREAL, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) announces the ratification of a four-year labor agreement with the Unifor union covering 1,000 employees working in eight of the company's Quebec sawmills, following an agreement-in-principle reached on July 15.
"We are pleased to have renewed the labor agreement with employees of this important business segment," said Remi G. Lalonde, president and chief executive officer. "The collective agreement underscores their contribution to the company's success and provides stability for our customers, communities and other partners."
The collective agreements ratified on July 22 cover hourly employees represented by Unifor at Resolute's Comtois, Girardville, La Doré, Maniwaki, Mistassini, Normandin, Outardes and Saint-Thomas facilities.
Statements in this press release that are not reported financial results or other historical information of Resolute are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They include, for example, statements relating to the member ratification of the agreement and our future performance in general. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "should," "would," "could," "will," "may," "expect," "believe," and other terms with similar meaning indicating possible future events or potential impact on Resolute's business or its shareholders.
The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance. These statements are based on management's current assumptions, beliefs, and expectations, all of which involve a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or outcomes to differ materially. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause Resolute's actual future performance or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this press release include, but are not limited to, the potential risks and uncertainties set forth under Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of Resolute's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (or, the "SEC") on March 1, 2022.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred above and in Resolute's other filings with the SEC and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Resolute disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers, which are marketed in over 60 countries. The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. Resolute has third-party certified 100% of its managed woodlands to internationally recognized sustainable forest management standards. The shares of Resolute Forest Products trade under the stock symbol RFP on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Resolute has received regional, North American and global recognition for its leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices. Visit www.resolutefp.com for more information.
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Industry Veterans Bring Over 35 Years of Combined Experience with Proven Track Records in Cannabis, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Harborside Inc. ("Harborside" or the "Company") (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the expansion of its leadership team, appointing Kavi Bhai as vice president of financial planning and analysis and Angela Pih as vice president of marketing.
Mr. Bhai has over 11 years of relevant experience, having previously worked for BellRock Brands, where he served as chief financial officer. Prior to BellRock, he served as chief financial officer at Mary's Medicinals and led audit and advisory engagements at Frazier & Deeter, LLC. In his current role, Mr. Bhai will be responsible for planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support the execution of the Company's strategic plan.
Ms. Pih is charged with expanding Harborside's market share by strengthening the company's brands and sales capabilities. She was previously chief marketing officer at Papa & Barkley, the category leader in cannabis products for health and wellness, and at CannaCraft, a house of brands in California across recreational and wellness cannabis products. Considered a technology "first mover", Ms. Pih is a 3x Clio Award winner and was named by The Drum as a Top Female Talent of Color in 2018. She brings 25 years of experience in cannabis, retail, and consumer packaged goods.
"As we embark upon the next phase of growth in creating a leading, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, we are filling the final two critical positions in our senior executive team," said Ed Schmults, CEO Harborside. "The addition of Kavi, with his track record of navigating companies toward financial growth following internal overhaul, and Angela, with her proven marketing experience across retail and CPG brands, is hugely beneficial to Harborside as we further establish a leadership role in the California market."
Harborside, a vertically integrated enterprise with cannabis licenses covering retail, major brands, distribution, cultivation, nursery and manufacturing, is one of the oldest and most respected cannabis companies in California. Founded in 2006, Harborside was awarded one of the first six medical cannabis licenses granted in the United States. Today, the Company operates 14 dispensaries covering Northern and Southern California and one in Oregon, distribution facilities in San Jose and Los Angeles, California and integrated cultivation/production facilities in Salinas and Greenfield, California. Harborside is a publicly listed company, currently trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the ticker symbol "HBOR" and the OTCQX under the ticker symbol "HBORF".
The Company continues to play an instrumental role in making cannabis safe and accessible to a broad and diverse community of California and Oregon consumers.
The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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NEW YORK (AP) — “Pose” star Angelica Ross is set to make her Broadway debut in “Chicago” this fall, becoming the first openly transgender actor to play the murderous vixen Roxie Hart in the long-running musical.
Ross, whose credits also include “American Horror Story: 1984,” will start an eight-week run beginning Sept. 12 at the Ambassador Theatre.
She will join a Broadway starting to open its arms to transgender actors. In 2018, “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” star Peppermint became the first openly trans woman to originate a principal role on Broadway, starring in the Go-Go’s jukebox musical “Head Over Heels.” This spring, L Morgan Lee made history as the first openly transgender person to be nominated and go on to win a Tony Award for her work as a featured actress in the musical “A Strange Loop.”
Set in the 1920s, “Chicago” is a scathing satire of how show business and the media make celebrities out of criminals. It has Bob Fosse-inspired choreography, skimpy outfits and killer songs such as “All That Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango.”
It tells the story of Hart, a housewife and dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to leave her. To avoid conviction, she hires Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to help her dupe the public, media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by creating shocking headlines.
Other principal and featured Broadway actors who have identified as trans include Alexandra Billings in “The Nap,” Becca Blackwell in the play “Is This a Room,” and Kate Bornstein and Ty Defoe in “Straight White Men.”
The celebrity-craving heroine at the heart of “Chicago” has been played by dozens of women since the show opened in 1996, including Melanie Griffith, Christie Brinkley, Marilu Henner, Brooke Shields, Lisa Rinna, Gretchen Mol, Ashlee Simpson, Brandy Norwood, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Givens. Pamela Anderson made headlines earlier this year when she played Roxie.
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Mark Kennedy is at http://twitter.com/KennedyTwits | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/chicago-to-welcome-trans-actor-angelica-ross-as-roxie-hart/ | 2022-08-05T13:11:47Z |
ALEXANDRIA, Va. , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RAIN Research Group, an international research firm, released specialised research and analysis in the defense and artificial intelligence sector. Norine MacDonald QC, the firm's founding President: 'We have launched reports that offer unprecedented insights for startups, venture capital firms, analysts and national security executives engaging with AI and defense.'
Headquartered in Virginia, the company's advisory board includes retired senior military officers.
The RAIN 500 maps, tracks and analyses institutions and 500 individuals shaping the future of AI and defense in the US. Dr. Jorrit Kamminga, the report's lead author: 'It is the first comprehensive report that maps the individuals, institutions and linkages between them.'
The RAIN VC is the first comprehensive report on venture capital's involvement in the US defense sector. George Howell, the lead author: 'The report covers all emerging critical technology industries, highlighting the 40 most important VC firms in the defense space and the 150 most prominent VC-backed defense and dual-use companies.'
RAIN presents two series of reports providing in-depth analysis of the new defense frontier in the stratosphere: High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) and High-Altitude Long-Endurance Systems (HALEs). Analyst Rutger Veltman: 'The high-altitude segment is of crucial importance in the future battlefield. We map, track and evaluate platforms, technologies, investments, policy, military requirements and more.' Analyst Larein Zhang: 'Through our comprehensive data analysis, along with trends and forecasts, we offer an entry point to the complex HAPS and HALE sectors.'
The RAIN Research Group includes a dedicated Ethics Division covering the debate on AI in the defense sector. RAIN's 60 second videos and Primers outline the key issues. Jorrit Kamminga, the Director of RAIN+ Ethics: 'The revolutionary impact of AI in defense mandates a re-examination of the ethics of war.'
Peter Wilcox, Director of RAIN Data: 'Our data shows granular relationships which provide new insights into the AI evolutions affecting the defense sector.'
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DALLAS (KDAF) — National Ice Cream Day is around the corner and is setting up a weekend full of cold creamy treats as the Texas sun is out and about in full force.
Have you ever wondered what each state’s best/favorite spot for ice cream is? Well, curiosity may have killed the cat (if that’s how that saying goes) however, curiosity in the realm of ice cream will normally get you a nice scoop or two to enjoy.
Yelp has put out its list of the best ice cream in every state and province for the year of 2022! “Summer is just days away, and we couldn’t help but get a head start on tracking down the best ice cream spots from Hawaii to Toronto and everywhere between. If you’re a fan of this beloved cold treat, be sure to pencil in July 17th for an excuse to indulge in one, two, or three scoops, as it’s National Ice Cream Day!”
Let’s take a quick look at the Lone Star State before we dive into their full list. For this creamy Texas treat, you’ll have to head southeast to Houston and walk into Connie’s Frozen Custard! Connie’s has concretes, ice cream sandwiches, malts, shakes, sundaes and more ice-creamy goodness to be had.
Other U.S. states and Canada’s favorite ice cream spots, per Yelp
- Alaska (Anchorage): Wild Scoops
- Alabama (Birmingham): Big Spoon Creamery
- Arkansas (Little Rock) : Loblolly Creamery
- Arizona (Phoenix): Novel Ice Cream
- California (Costa Mesa): Confetti Italian Ice & Custard
- Colorado (Denver): I Scream Gelato – Lowry
- Connecticut (New Haven): Arethusa Farm Dairy
- Washington, DC: Everyday Sundae
- Delaware (Lewes): Hopkins Farm Creamery
- Florida (Davie): The Magic Cow
- Georgia (Suwansee): Scoopjoy Ice Creamery
- Hawaii (Kihei): Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice
- Iowa (Clive): Monarca Gourmet Paletas
- Idaho (Meridian): Lovejoy’s Real Ice Cream
- Illinois (Chicago): Vaca’s Creamery
- Indiana (Indianapolis): TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth
- Kansas (Overland Park): The Golden Scoop
- Kentucky (Louisville): Louisville Cream
- Louisiana (Baton Rouge): Sweet Society
- Massachusetts (Mashpee): Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlour
- Maryland (Rockville): Carmen’s Italian Ice & Cafe
- Maine (Bar Harbor): Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
- Michigan (Traverse City): Moomers
- Minnesota (St Paul): Treats
- Missouri (Kansas City): Cookies and Creamery
- Mississippi (Bay Saint Louis): Creole Creamery
- Montana (Whitefish): Sweet Peaks
- North Carolina (Nags Head): Surfin’ Spoon
- North Dakota (Fargo): Silver Lining Creamery
- Nebraska (Omaha): Ted and Wally’s
- New Hampshire (North Conway): Tricks and Treats
- New Jersey (Nutley): Kubo Coffee And Creamery
- New Mexico (Las Cruces): Caliche’s Frozen Custard
- Nevada (Las Vegas): The Paleta Bar
- New York (Brooklyn): The Social
- Ohio (Cleveland): Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream
- Oklahoma (Tulsa): Rose Rock Microcreamery
- Oregon (Bend): Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato
- Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh): Treat – Ice Cream and Liege Waffles
- Rhode Island (Providence): Tricycle Ice Cream
- South Carolina (Myrtle Beach): Melt
- South Dakota (Spearfish): Leones’ Creamery
- Tennessee (Knoxville): Cruze Farm Ice Cream Downtown
- Texas (Houston): Connie’s Frozen Custard
- Utah (Bountiful): Blacksmith Ice Cream
- Virginia (Centreville): Bôn Tea House
- Vermont (Burlington): Shy Guy Gelato
- Washington (Tacoma): Melon Seed Deli & Frozen Yogurt
- Wisconsin (Greenfield): Kopp’s Frozen Custard
- West Virginia (Charleston): Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream
- Wyoming (Jackson): Moo’s Gourmet Ice Cream
- Alberta (Calgary): Village Ice Cream
- British Columbia (Vancouver): Passione Gelato
- Ontario (Toronto): Nani’s Gelato
- Prince Edward Island Charlottetown: Cows
- Quebec (Montréal): Ca Lem | https://cw33.com/news/local/whats-the-best-ice-cream-restaurant-in-texas-and-the-rest-of-the-u-s/ | 2022-07-15T21:16:31Z |
TROY, Mich., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E7 Solutions, an enterprise service management leader with a focus on digital transformation, announced it has become an official Atlassian Specialized Partner in Cloud. Having already achieved Atlassian's Platinum Solution Partner requirements, this specialization further demonstrates E7's deep knowledge, extensive experience, and ability to deliver impactful cloud related services all of which result in high customer satisfaction and meaningful outcomes. Ultimately, E7's mission is to enhance the velocity of information within client's organizations, so they can deliver their best and most meaningful work.
E7 Solutions has achieved the Atlassian Cloud Specialization since the program was launched on May 11, 2021.
"Atlassian would like to recognize E7 Solutions for their specialized solution practice, as they have proven success migrating operations and supporting enterprise- level use cases across the Atlassian Cloud Platform," said Ko Mistry, Atlassian's Head of Global Channel.
"The level of commitment in the Cloud Specialization Program recognizes these Atlassian Partners' effort and dedication to delivering consistent, high-quality services to optimize a customer's experience and success."
Cloud Specialized Partners have success migrating enterprise clients from server to the Atlassian Cloud. Specialized Partners deliver consistent, high-quality services to optimize customer satisfaction and outcomes. These partners earn Specialization by fulfilling rigorous requirements within particular Atlassian solution areas.
"We're excited to be part of the Atlassian Cloud Specialized Program. The team has done an outstanding job, and we're all very proud of this achievement," said Edmond Delude, E7 Solutions, CEO, Visionary, and Founder. "We really appreciate the opportunity to grow together with Atlassian and look forward to continued, mutual success."
E7 Solutions works with medium to enterprise organizations to create robust digital transformations as they relate to cloud migrations and modernized ITSM approaches. Their full service approach results in realizing revenue faster, maximizing the return on investment, and enabling continuous innovation and improvement.
Leveraging the Atlassian Cloud can increase revenue and profit while enabling an organization for growth. The journey to the cloud requires a guide. E7 brings a thorough, accurate, and reliable migration plan as well as the expertise and tools to get it done. Streamline your organization's transition from server or Data Center to Cloud with E7 Solutions today.
For three consecutive years, E7 Solutions has been recognized by Atlassian with these awards: 2020 Partner of the Year for Cloud Services, 2019 Partner of the Year: Cloud, and 2018: Rising Star.
Contact: Ashleigh Laabs
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Silva, MacMath, video review lead RSL past LA Galaxy 1-0
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Marcelo Silva, Zac MacMath and a late video review led Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy in MLS action on Saturday.
Silva scored the only goal just four minutes into the second half — heading in a corner kick by Pablo Ruiz — and MacMath saved all four shots he faced for RSL (4-2-4), which ended a five-match winless streak.
Dejan Joveljic appeared to score the equalizer in second-half stoppage time for the Galaxy (5-3-1), but an LA foul disallowed the goal after a video review.
The Galaxy had a 12-7 edge in shots, but RSL had five shots on goal to four for LA.
Jonathan Bond saved four of the five shots he faced for the Galaxy, who saw a four-match unbeaten streak end. MacMath’s saves all came in the second half.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/30/silva-macmath-video-review-lead-rsl-past-la-galaxy-1-0/ | 2022-04-30T22:49:43Z |
Conference to be held in Orlando April 21-22
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. , April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS Worldwide will host its sixth-annual U.S. EOS Conference™ in Orlando, Florida, on April 21-22.
Participants at the conference include small-business owners and members of leadership teams from entrepreneurial companies that run on the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS).
The conference includes keynote addresses and breakout sessions on authentic leadership, effective meetings, culture, revenue growth, metrics, and organizational structure. Sessions are further delineated by participants' level of expertise running on EOS.
"With each EOS Conference, we strive to offer a variety of content to meet every need," said Amber Baird, EOS Worldwide community leader. "Whether a company is just getting started with EOS and needs the basics or is ready to achieve a new level of mastery, we have programming to meet all of those levels. Offering the virtual option allows a wider audience to attend even when in-person seats sell out."
Speakers include the following:
- Marcus Allen, the first African-American CEO of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Independence, discusses the three tools used to consistently experience success in business and personal life: commitment, authenticity, and compassion.
- Casey Brown, president, Boost Profits, a self-described former control freak, shares how business owners can progress from control and frustrations to trust and freedom.
- Patrick Lencioni, founder of The Table Group and author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, covers getting the right people on board, putting them in the right seats, and building a high-performing team.
- And finally, Gino Wickman, author of the bestselling Traction, entrepreneur, and creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System, offers the event keynote. Traction, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide.
EOS Worldwide created Global Traction Day to celebrate the Traction 15th anniversary and the success of the more than 13,500 companies running on EOS with the help of an EOS Implementer® and over 130,000 using the EOS Tools. The holiday coincides with the first day of the annual U.S. EOS Conference.
More information on the conference: https://2022.eosconference.com/orlando/.
About EOS
With over 500 EOS Implementers® around the world, EOS Worldwide has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get everything they want from their businesses. The EOS Model® offers a proven system of simple and practical tools used by entrepreneurial leaders of companies with 10-250 employees to clarify, simplify, and achieve their visions for business success. The 5 EOS Core Values are: Be Humbly Confident, Grow or Die, Help First, Do the Right Thing, and Do What We Say. For more information about EOS, visit www.eosworldwide.com.
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Strategic Partnership enables Hayden AI to partner with justice and public safety agencies across the United States
SAN FRANCISCO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hayden AI, an emerging leader in smart traffic enforcement powered by artificial intelligence, today announced that it has been approved as a Strategic Partner of Nlets, the International Justice and Public Safety Network. Upon successful completion of the Nlets security audit, Hayden AI will be provided access to the Nlets network, which is essential for Hayden AI to support law enforcement agencies with smart traffic solutions.
This achievement follows Nlets' vigorous technical and financial vetting of Hayden AI technologies and formal approval from the Nlets Board of Directors. Strategic partners like Hayden AI support Nlets' mission of allowing qualified organizations to securely and appropriately utilize the national and international reach of Nlets for the benefit of the justice community.
"The Nlets Strategic Partnership is the most distinguished data security and privacy partnership an organization can hold," said Chris Carson, Hayden AI CEO. "Our leadership team includes experts in government, cybersecurity, and data science. We understand how crucial it is to design for security and privacy from the beginning and to consistently utilize best practices to maintain the highest standards. We're thrilled that our enforcement tools are available to law enforcement through our partnership with Nlets, and that Hayden AI is part of the Nlets family."
Nlets links together and supports law enforcement, justice and public safety agencies at all levels of government in sharing and exchanging critical information that meets stringent FBI CJIS policies, standards, and guidelines. The Nlets strategic partnership allows Hayden AI enforcement technologies to identify the registered owner of a vehicle when necessary, for violation purposes. It is a valuable tool to further enable the violation enforcement process.
Hayden AI is pioneering smart traffic enforcement, using computer vision and artificial intelligence on a mobile fleet of cameras to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of municipal fleet vehicles. Our platform allows government agencies to enforce traffic laws, while harnessing AioT data to gain actionable insights that help enhance the quality of life of their communities. For more information about Hayden AI visit www.hayden.ai.
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Recycling helps preserve natural resources, reduces emissions and contributes to a more sustainable world
PHOENIX , April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark Earth Day, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is sharing myth-busting plastics recycling tips to help consumers be better recyclers. Demand is growing for recycled plastic to use in consumer packaging, so it's especially important that plastic bottles, jugs and containers make their way into the recycling bin.
"Republic Services is committed to helping our customers put sustainability in action. We know people want to recycle, but there are a lot of misconceptions around recycling plastics. This Earth Day we want to clear those up," said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and sustainability. "By recycling, you can help turn your plastic water bottle into another water bottle. Recycling helps preserve natural resources, reduces emissions and contributes to a more sustainable world."
Today in the U.S., only about 30% of single-use plastic bottles and jugs are recycled1. While recycling rates are low, demand is high for this recycled plastic. Many consumer brands have pledged to use more recycled content in their packaging, and some states are even requiring it.
The top 5 plastics recycling myths:
- Myth: Plastic doesn't really get recycled.
Fact: Plastic bottles, jugs, containers and tubs are widely accepted for recycling in communities across the country, and there is strong demand for these materials. - Myth: Anything plastic can go in your recycling bin.
Fact: Know what to throw. Generally, plastic bottles with necks or handles, or plastic containers and tubs are recyclable in your curbside container. - Myth: Plastic grocery bags can be recycled curbside.
Fact: Plastic bags require special handling to be recycled and should not go in your curbside container. Return them to collection bins at the grocery or big-box store. - Myth: You should bag your recyclables.
Fact: Recyclables should never be bagged. Place them loose in your recycling bin. Plastic bags can wrap around and jam equipment at recycling facilities, causing delays or damage. - Myth: Anything with a recycling symbol should go in your recycling bin.
Fact: The "chasing arrows" symbol generally identifies the type of plastic used in a container or indicates that an item contains recycled content, but it does not mean that an item is recyclable.
As a leader in the environmental services industry, Republic Services is advancing plastics recycling and circularity through development of the nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility. Republic's Polymer Center will process plastics from recycling facilities across the West and produce high-quality recycled plastic for use in consumer packaging. The first Polymer Center will open in 2023 in Las Vegas, with plans for two to three additional sites for national coverage to follow. For more information, visit RepublicServices.com/PolymerCenter.
For more recycling tips, visit RecyclingSimplified.com.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides superior service offerings while partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, visit RepublicServices.com, or follow us at Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter or Republic Services on LinkedIn.
1 https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/plastics-material-specific-data\
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Which low-rise jeans are best?
Low-rise jeans are back despite many protests from those who already lived through the trend in the late 1990s and early 2000s as well as people who find the style unflattering. However, the resurgence of these low-slung jeans also means there are more flattering cuts and styles to choose from than there used to be.
Low-rise jeans are less constricting to wear than higher-rise jeans. And you no longer have to wear them with a crop top and belly button piercing, unless you’re going for a Y2K look. For classic low-rise skinny jeans, the True Religion Stella Low-Rise Skinny Fit Jean is the top choice.
What to know before you buy low-rise jeans
Rise
The rise of the pants determines where the jeans sit on your waist. Low-rise jeans sit either at or below the sit bone. This can have an elongating effect on shorter torsos. Some plunge lower than others, so consider how much of your midriff you want to show. Of course, you can always pair low-rise jeans with a flannel shirt that covers your stomach for a ’90s grunge look.
Length
Low-rise jeans come in a variety of lengths.
- Cropped jeans hit between the ankle and mid-calf, and they are the perfect length for summer.
- Ankle jeans hit just at or slightly above the ankle.
- Regular-length jeans hit just below the ankle.
- Full-length jeans cover part of your shoe and ankle.
If you’re tall, look for jeans in tall lengths so you don’t end up with cropped jeans when you’re going for ankle jeans. If you’re short, look for jeans in petite lengths.
Size
Low-rise jeans are typically sized by waist and length measurements in inches. For example, a 30/32 jean would be a waist measurement of 30 inches and an inseam length of 32 inches. Depending on the brand, you can find waist sizes from 23 to 42 inches.
Other brands offer low-rise jeans in women’s sizes 0-16. It’s best to consult a sizing chart for accurate measurements. Select brands offer extended sizing up to women’s size 26.
What to look for in quality low-rise jeans
Cut
Low-rise jeans come in several cuts.
- Skinny jeans fit snugly throughout the leg and are narrow at the ankles. They usually have stretch to them.
- Bootcut jeans are fitted at the thighs and flare out somewhat below the knee.
- Flare jeans have a more pronounced flare and can fit quite snuggly at the thighs.
- Straight-leg jeans have a straight silhouette down to the ankles and don’t taper like skinny jeans.
- Boyfriend jeans are loose and baggy for a relaxed, on-trend style.
Wash
Low-rise jeans come in different washes, which give them their denim shade. The lighter the wash, the longer the jeans have undergone washing.
- The deepest blue denim is raw, meaning it is unwashed. The material can be quite stiff.
- Dark-wash denim is also a dark blue and can be worn during the day or dressed up at night.
- Medium-wash denim is the most popular wash. It is more casual and lighter than a dark wash.
- Light-wash denim is two shades lighter than medium-wash denim. This option is perfect for a summery look.
Color
Besides denim shades of blue, low-rise jeans also come in white, black and gray. You can also find them in every color of the rainbow, such as pink, red or royal blue. If you’re going for colored jeans, pair them with a neutral-colored top and shoes.
How much you can expect to spend on low-rise jeans
Low-rise jeans start at as little as $15 and can cost upward of $195 for designer brands.
Low-rise jeans FAQ
Can only a certain body type wear low-rise jeans?
A. No. With the rise of body inclusivity, the idea that some body types can’t wear certain styles of clothing has gone out of fashion. You don’t need a flat and toned navel to wear low-rise jeans. Some consumers don’t like the muffin top effect they can give, but you can always wear a hip-bone-length shirt or tucked-in shirt with midriff-baring jeans.
What are distressed low-rise jeans?
A. Distressed jeans feature fraying and a vintage look. Even though they are new, they are meant to look old and worn-in. The denim can also appear faded or threadbare in some areas. You can also find ripped low-rise jeans, which have holes or rips generally at the knee.
What are the best low-rise jeans to buy?
Top low-rise jeans
True Religion Stella Low-Rise Skinny Fit Jean
What you need to know: With an authentic low rise, these skinny jeans offer the perfect fit.
What you’ll love: The material is stretchy but won’t sag after wear. The back pocket is both attractive and flattering. They hold up well after multiple washes. Both tall and short women have luck with the fit.
What you should consider: Buyer beware of knock-offs with this popular brand.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top low-rise jeans for the money
Wrangler Shiloh Low-Rise Boot Cut Ultimate Riding Jean
What you need to know: This is a comfortable low-rise jean that comes in a flattering bootcut.
What you’ll love: These classic jeans are designed for riding and give you the freedom to move and breathe. The front pockets are big enough to securely hold a smartphone. The Western stitching is beautiful, especially on the back pockets. The denim is a good thickness.
What you should consider: They run big and may fit better on curvy figures.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Silver Jeans Co. Tuesday Low-Rise Slim Bootcut Jeans
What you need to know: Another bootcut-style jean that comes in five classic denim washes.
What you’ll love: The long length and bootcut work perfectly with cowboy boots or heels. The jeans have a little stretch and sit right at the hipbone. After a breaking-in period, these jeans become soft and your most comfy pair. The back pocket placement is flattering.
What you should consider: Many consumers have to order up two whole sizes for a correct fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The checkered flag was already waving for Ryan Blaney when the caution lights came on just yards before he got to the line to win NASCAR’s All-Star race and $1 million. He had to get his window net back in place and go two more laps.
NASCAR acknowledged afterward that it “probably prematurely called” that final yellow flag.
Blaney’s crew was already celebrating the victory in the pits and the driver had already lowered the window net of his No. 12 Ford after crossing the start-finish line. But the All-Star race has to finish under green.
“That rule was never kind of relayed to us. I already took my window net down and everything. My left arm is worn out from trying to get that damn thing back up,” Blaney said. “I got it rigged up enough to where it halfway stayed.”
After the caution period, when Blaney was fiddling with the net while having to maintain speed, he stayed in front through a green-white-checkered finish. Pushed by his Penske teammate Austin Cindric on the restart, Blaney was able to stay in front and hold off Denny Hamlin, who finished 0.266 seconds behind.
“I appreciate NASCAR for not making us come down pit road to fix it and letting me get it clipped back again to where we could stay out there,” Blaney said.
Hamlin said NASCAR was wrong on both fronts, first for even calling the caution for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. going into the wall on the backstretch in the back of the field.
“Never should have been a yellow in the first place. They put Blaney in the situation he was in. To make up for it they let him break a rule. 2 wrongs don’t make a right. Blaney W, NASCAR L,” Hamlin tweeted minutes after the race.
“Obviously I think everybody knows that we probably prematurely called that yellow flag,” Scott Miller, NASCAR’s senior VP for competition, told reporters. “The way that works in the tower … we all watch and we saw the car and mentioned the car against the wall, riding the wall down back the back straightway. The race director looked up, and I’m not sure what he saw, but he immediately put it out. Wish we wouldn’t have done that.”
Blaney, who said he can understand Hamlin’s frustration, said NASCAR deemed the net safe when he was on the backstretch before the final restart. Blaney said the net was latched and he had both hands on the wheel.
Miller said the window net was up and there was no way for NASCAR to know if Blaney got it 100% latched, but also couldn’t be certain at that point if he didn’t have it done.
Cindric finished third and Joey Logano, another Team Penske driver, was fourth. Daniel Suarez, who got into the main event like Stenhouse through a 16-car open qualifier earlier in the day, finished fifth.
Former NASCAR All-Star winners Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson all crashed out in the second stage.
It was the fourth All-Star race victory for Roger Penske’s team. The last had been Logano in 2016.
“This Mustang was a rocket ship,” Blaney said. “I am really glad we ended up winning that after that last caution. … Tonight will be fun.”
Busch, the polesitter and 2017 winner, was leading when he had a flat right rear tire coming out of the fourth turn on lap 48 late in the second stage. He was slowing and going toward the bottom of the frontstretch when he was hit from behind by Ross Chastain, who was going about 185 mph.
Chastain’s No. 1 car went almost all the way on its left side after the rattling collision, before dropping back on all four tires and then careening toward the outside of the track and into 2020 All-Star winner Elliott.
“I saw Kyle have an issue with a tire down. I guessed left and I should have guessed right,” Chastain said.
Elliott said he saw Busch having difficulty and saw Chastain hit him really hard.
“I just didn’t give him enough room. I knew he was going to go straight, I just didn’t realize he was going to go that far right that quick. I just kind of misjudged it,” Elliott said. “It was really avoidable on my end. I just kind of messed up and didn’t get the gap shot quick enough.”
Busch was the polesitter and had led all but one of the first 48 laps before the wreck. His No. 18 car wiggled coming out of the fourth turn because of a flat right rear tire, before slowing on the frontstretch.
That came only a few laps in the second stage after Larson, who had won his previous two All-Star starts (2019 and 2021), got loose going into fourth turn and slammed hard into the wall before sliding through the grass infield. Larson hadn’t changed tires, and had a right front tire go down.
“It just let go in the center and took off,” Larson said. “I hate that it happened. I feel like our car was good enough, depending on restarts since you can’t pass at all, especially the leader anyways.”
Busch had led all 25 laps in a caution-free first stage after starting from the pole.
Cindric was first at the end of the second segment. Blaney was second, just like he was at the end of the first stage after starting the race there. Blaney won the third 25-lap stage and started the final 50-lap run at the front with Penske teammates Cindric and Logano, whose team had the fastest pit stop between the second and third stages.
UP NEXT
The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway next Sunday begins the second half of the 26-race regular season before the 10-race playoff chase begins. It will be the 14th points race this season.
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Alliance Middle School staff member accused of 'inappropriate' communication with students
ALLIANCE – An Alliance Middle School staff member has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate communication with students.
Alliance City School District Superintendent Rob Gress wrote in a letter addressed to parents that the Alliance Police Department notified the district about the allegations earlier this week.
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The allegations include "sharing of inappropriate imagery and engaging in inappropriate communications with students."
"The district takes allegations of any kind very seriously, and as such, the administration took swift action to place the staff member on immediate administrative leave," the letter said.
The staff member, who is not identified in the communication, is not permitted on campus or to interact with students, families or other staff members, per the district's policy.
Gress said the school district is working cooperatively with the city's police department.
The district has started an internal investigation and contacted families who may have been affected by the allegations.
The letter says the district cannot share any further details at this time to protect the privacy of students and integrity of the investigation.
"We thank our families for their understanding as our district navigates through this sensitive matter," Gress said. "As always, if you have questions, concerns or additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us."
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Which Cuisinart food processor is best?
Getting your mise en place ready before you cook is one of the most time-consuming kitchen tasks. Chopping, slicing and shredding endless piles of vegetables and other ingredients can be tedious. Whether you are a beginning home cook or a professional, food processors cut your prep time in half.
Cuisinart is a trusted brand in kitchen appliances. If you need a large-capacity food processor that creates silky purees and uniformly chopped veggies, the Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor is a great choice.
What to know before you buy a Cuisinart food processor
SIze
Cuisinart food processors are available in a variety of sizes. The size you select depends on the size of your household and the primary task for which you are purchasing the appliance.
- Mini: If you are a household of just one or two people, or you will only use your food processor for sauces or smaller amounts of food, these 3 to 4.5 cup food processors are a good choice.
- Midsize: At 8 to 9 cups, a midsize food processor works for smaller households but is a step up if you like to batch cook or meal prep.
- Large: Although large options aren’t great for sauce making or smaller batches of dip, these 11 to 13 cup capacity processors can handle anything else you throw at them.
- Extra-large: For holiday gatherings, doubling recipes, professional cooking and larger groups, look for a food processor with a 14-cup capacity or more. In some cases, food processors at this size will also include a smaller 3 to 4 cup mini processor for sides and sauces.
Power
Larger food processors are generally more powerful and able to handle tougher foods. Food processors are available in 400 to 1200 watts. Mini models are at the lower end of the range, and larger capacity processors have 800 watts of power or more.
Finish
If you are the type of cook who likes your appliances to coordinate, look for Cuisinart food processors that are available in various finishes. Stick with a classic white food processor or expand into funky finishes like rose gold and chrome.
What to look for in a quality Cuisinart food processor
Control options
Some Cuisinart processors feature touchpads, and others use dials or buttons. Touchpads are smooth and easier to keep clean, but dials get the job done, too.
Large feed tube
Don’t worry about food getting stuck as you add it to the food processor. Large-capacity feed tubes on all sizes of Cuisinart food processors mean less chopping.
Measurement markings
If prep work is the tedious beginning of creating a gourmet meal, cleaning up is its bitter end. Measurement markings on Cuisinart bowls mean you won’t have to dirty a measuring cup.
Multiple blades and accessories
All Cuisinart food processors come standard with an S-blade, but look for other blades and accessories that include:
- An extra S-blade in a different size
- Dough blade for making pastry
- Spiralizing blade for veggie pasta
- Extra blending pitcher
- Extra work bowls in different sizes
Tips for food processing
- If you do need to cut your food into chunks before processing, try to get them into uniform sizes.
- Connect the work bowl and blade to the base before adding food.
- Use a scraper periodically to make sure all food is processed thoroughly.
- Use the pulse button to chop food and all other speeds for a smoother texture.
How much you can expect to spend on a Cuisinart food processor
Depending on the size and extra features, expect to spend $30-$200.
Cuisinart food processor FAQ
Can a food processor replace your blender?
A. Although food processors can perform some of the same tasks as a blender, blenders are best for more liquid preparations, such as soups and smoothies. On the other hand, blenders cannot slice or shred food as a food processor can. If you have space, both appliances are useful to have.
What happens if your food processor breaks?
A. Cuisinart is a maker of high-quality appliances, but sometimes accidents happen. All Cuisinart food processors have a warranty that varies depending on the model.
What’s the best Cuisinart food processor to buy?
Top Cuisinart food processor
Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
What you need to know: It’s an affordable, powerful food processor that’s great for big households.
What you’ll love: Sharp stainless steel blades make quick work a variety of food processing tasks. The feed tube accommodates large pieces, and the button controls are simple and easy to use. It’s also available in six colors, some of which hold larger or smaller quantities.
What you should consider: It is loud and heavier than many other options.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Sur la Table
Top Cuisinart food processor for the money
Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 24-Ounce Food-Processors
What you need to know: It is a small but mighty option when space is at a premium, but you need consistent results.
What you’ll love: The auto-reversing smart blade is great for softer food. Many parts are dishwasher safe, and the touchpad controls are easy to operate. It is also available in a slightly larger 4-cup capacity. A spatula and recipe book are also included.
What you should consider: It’s best for small quantities of food.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Cuisinart Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor
What you need to know: This is a midsize option that works well for fine chopping.
What you’ll love: The bowl is marked with measurements, and the feed tube is integrated. In addition to the processing blade, it comes with stainless steel slicing and shredding disks. It is available in two colors and comes with a two-year warranty.
What you should consider: Some users reported it is more lightweight than other options, which felt flimsy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Kohl’s
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NEW YORK , May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Riskified Ltd. (NYSE: RSKD).
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According to a filed complaint, Riskified Ltd. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) as Riskified expanded its user base, the quality of Riskified's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering), because of, among other things, inaccuracies in the algorithms associated with onboarding new merchants and entering new geographies and industries; (ii) Riskified had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which Riskified had limited experience and that this expansion has negatively impacted the effectiveness of Riskified's machine learning platform; (iii) as a result, Riskified was suffering from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (iv) thus, the representations in documents issued in connection with the July 2021 initial public offering regarding Riskified's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of Riskified prior to and at the time of the July 2021 initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis.
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Immersive event dedicated to shaping the future of Optimal Health draws sold-out crowd in Atlanta
BALTIMORE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medifast (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA, held its annual OPTAVIA Convention from July 21-23. More than 17,000 people registered for the global event, which drew a sold-out crowd to State Farm Arena in Atlanta as well as thousands more who joined virtually. This year's event, the largest to date, follows a year of rapid growth that catapulted Medifast to becoming the number one weight loss program in 2021 by revenue in the United States.* The company expects future event attendance to continue to grow as it sets its sights on expansion into the $230 billion health and wellness market.
"This year's Convention – our flagship event – exemplified the passion and energy among our OPTAVIA Coaches and Clients," said Dan Chard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Medifast. "Today, we've served more OPTAVIA Clients than at any other point in our company's history. Now, we're ready to broaden our impact and widen our reach in the $230 billion health and wellness market, and help more people live happier and healthier lives through our collective dedication to our mission of Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time."
The three-day convention featured keynote addresses from company executives and independent OPTAVIA Coach leaders as well as educational sessions and panel discussions. Once again, the company offered a Coach-led educational session in Spanish, following the popularity of the session at previous events. At the "Spotlight & Store," a unique, immersive onsite activation, attendees experienced the Habits of Health Transformational System through inventive displays of the six MacroHabits, habits that serve as a blueprint to learning, installing, and mastering lifestyle modifications for optimal health. Throughout the event, attendees commemorated their collective successes, networked with other members of the Community and united around OPTAVIA's mission to change the lexicon of health.
"This highly anticipated event celebrates the impact of our independent Coaches and unites us around our shared mission of transforming lives," said Nicholas Johnson, Chief Field Operations Officer for Medifast. "As people are increasingly faced with challenges in prioritizing their health, it's clear our work has just begun. Collectively, we are a powerful health and wellness Community that can be a catalyst to bigger changes for generations to come. Our remarkable OPTAVIA Coaches are dedicated to changing the trajectory of health for millions of people around the world."
As part of the event, the OPTAVIA Community raised over $90,000 in cash and stock donations for No Kid Hungry® and Living Classrooms Foundation in support of the company's philanthropic initiative, Healthy Habits For All®. Healthy Habits For All provides underserved populations with education and access to critical resources, empowering generations to adopt healthy habits that can lead to lifelong transformation.
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*Source Euromonitor International Limited; based on custom research conducted in Q2, 2022; value sales for structured weight loss and meal replacement programs in 2021.
About Medifast:
Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, which offers scientifically developed products, clinically proven plans and the support of independent OPTAVIA Coaches and a Community to help Customers achieve Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. As the publicly traded market leader by revenue in the U.S. $7 billion weight management industry, the company has impacted more than 2 million lives through its Community of OPTAVIA Coaches, who teach Customers how to develop holistic healthy habits through the proprietary Habits of Health® Transformational System. Medifast was recognized in 2022 as one of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies by Forbes, in 2020 and 2021 as one of FORTUNE's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies and was named to Forbes' 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America list in 2017. For more information, visit MedifastInc.com or OPTAVIA.com and follow @Medifast on Twitter.
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WHEELING, W.Va., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today it will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Todd F. Clossin, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Daniel K. Weiss, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will review financial results for the second quarter of 2022. Results for the quarter are expected to be released after the market close on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
Interested parties can access the live webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.wesbanco.com. Participants can also listen to the conference call by dialing 888-347-6607, 855-669-9657 for Canadian callers, or 412-902-4290 for international callers, and asking to be joined into the WesBanco call. Please log in or dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time to ensure a connection.
A replay of the conference call will be available by dialing 877-344-7529, 855-669-9658 for Canadian callers, or 412-317-0088 for international callers, and providing the access code of 10162208. The replay will begin at approximately 12:00 p.m. ET on July 27, 2022 and end at 12 a.m. ET on August 10, 2022. An archive of the webcast will be available for one year on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website (www.wesbanco.com).
Founded in 1870, WesBanco, Inc. (www.wesbanco.com) is a diversified and balanced financial services company that delivers large bank capabilities with a community bank feel. Our distinct long-term growth strategies are built upon unique sustainable advantages permitting us to span six states with meaningful market share. Built upon our 'Better Banking Pledge,' our customer-centric service culture is focused on growing long-term relationships by pledging to serve all personal and business customer needs efficiently and effectively. Furthermore, our strong financial performance and employee focus has earned us recognition by Forbes as both one of America's Best Banks and Best Midsize Employers – the only midsize bank making the top ten of both rankings. In addition to a full range of online and mobile banking options and a full-suite of commercial products and services, WesBanco provides trust, wealth management, securities brokerage, and private banking services through our century-old Trust and Investment Services department, with approximately $5.4 billion of assets under management (as of March 31, 2022). WesBanco's banking subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, Inc., operates 205 financial centers in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Additionally, WesBanco operates an insurance agency, WesBanco Insurance Services, Inc., and a full-service broker/dealer, WesBanco Securities, Inc.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Unilever and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
Unilever is a British multinational consumer goods company which sells more than 400 products in over 190 countries, including Ben & Jerry's ice cream, which they acquired in 2000. In an attempt to preserve Ben & Jerry's longstanding "Social Mission," Unilever's acquisition of Ben & Jerry's included allowing for an independent board of directors, which was given primary responsibility for preserving and enhancing the objectives of the company's Social Mission (the "B&J Board").
More than 20 years after the acquisition, Ben & Jerry's remains a wholly owned subsidiary of Unilever with an independent board addressing the company's Social Mission. Since the acquisition, the B&J Board continued its Social Mission by engaging in promotions and advocacy across a host of issues concerning the environment, voter turnout, fair trade, and genetically modified organisms. Today, the B&J Board, chaired by Anuradha Mittal ("Mittal"), consists primarily of social activists who joined long after Unilever's acquisition.
The B&J Board passed a resolution in July 2020 to end sales of Ben & Jerry's products in areas that the B&J Board considers to be Palestinian territories illegally occupied by Israel. According to Mittal, Ben & Jerry's CEO Matthew McCarthy ("McCarthy") chose not to "operationalize" the resolution immediately, thus temporarily thwarting the B&J Board's decision. During the morning of July 19, 2021, Unilever and its hand-picked CEO McCarthy "operationalized" the B&J Board's resolution to boycott Israel. Ben & Jerry's announced on its website and through its Twitter account that, upon the expiration of the current licensing agreement by which its products had been distributed in Israel for decades, Ben & Jerry's would end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory", but Ben & Jerry's would purportedly continue to sell its products in Israel.
The decision by the B&J Board appeared to arise out of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions ("BDS") movement. The BDS movement is a pro-Palestinian movement promoting boycotts, divestments, and economic sanctions against Israel. The BDS movement's objective is to coerce Israel into making concessions to the Palestinians by using boycotts and the like to exert economic and political pressure. Additionally, and of particular significance here, 35 U.S. states have adopted laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel ("Anti-BDS Legislation").
During the morning of July 22, 2021, CNBC reported that the states of Texas and Florida were examining Ben & Jerry's actions in connection with the states' Anti-BDS Legislation. In addition to condemnation of Ben & Jerry's boycott by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, CNBC reported that Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, who controls billions of dollars in assets for Texas' public pension funds, had already told his office to take action. Similarly, the state of Florida's CFO Jimmy Patronis ("Patronis"), who controls Florida's public pension funds, told CNBC that his office was already discussing the issue. In a letter reportedly sent to Ben & Jerry's CEO, Patronis wrote: "It is my belief that Ben & Jerry's brazen refusal to do business in Israel will result in your placement on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List." The letter also stated that Florida would then "be prohibited from investing in Ben & Jerry's or its parent company, Unilever." Being added to the list also meant that Unilever would not be able to enter or renew contracts with the state or any municipality in Florida.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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FiscalNote Will Trade on NYSE Under the Ticker Symbol "NOTE" Upon the Closing of its Proposed Business Combination with Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote Holdings, Inc., ("FiscalNote"), a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers legal and regulatory data and insights, and Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. ("Duddell Street") (Nasdaq: DSAC), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced their intent to list the Class A common stock of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") upon the closing of their proposed business combination transaction, expected in the second quarter of this year.
Upon the closing of the proposed transaction, Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. will de-list from the Nasdaq, and the Class A common stock of FiscalNote Holdings Inc. will begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "NOTE". The listing will be subject to the NYSE's final approval of the application by Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. and FiscalNote to list the shares on the NYSE.
"We are excited to announce our intent to list FiscalNote's stock on the NYSE, and we are honored to join its remarkable roster of globally known brands and industry-leading companies," said Tim Hwang, CEO & Co-founder, FiscalNote. "We believe our proposed transaction with Duddell Street and listing on the NYSE will lower the company's cost of capital and accelerate our ability to drive innovation, execute strategically attractive and value accretive M&A, and enhance our ability to turn data and insights into action for our customers. This is an historic moment for our company, our people, our customers, and our shareholders and marks the beginning of an exciting journey of continued growth, expansion, and innovation for FiscalNote."
"We are excited to welcome FiscalNote to the NYSE," said Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group. "Given the company's focus on providing its customers with data and insights to minimize risk and capitalize on opportunity, FiscalNote will feel right at home among our community of innovators and disruptors."
"The path to public markets is now one step closer as we reach a key milestone with a home on the NYSE," said Manoj Jain, CEO of Duddell Street Acquisition Corp., and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Maso Capital. "We look forward to partnering with the NYSE and to further collaborations as we execute the business plan and accelerate growth through the platform."
Transaction Details
FiscalNote previously announced plans to become a publicly-traded company on November 8, 2021 through a business combination agreement with Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DSAC). Completion of the proposed business combination is subject to Duddell Street's registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") being declared effective by the Securities & Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the approval of the proposed business combination by Duddell Street's shareholders, and other customary closing conditions. The SEC is continuing the regulatory review process in connection with the Registration Statement. Once it is completed, the parties will seek the required shareholder approvals and proceed to close the proposed business combination, with a target closing date in Q2 of this year.
About FiscalNote
FiscalNote is a leading global technology provider of legal and policy data and insights. By combining AI capabilities, expert analysis, and legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical data, FiscalNote is reinventing the way that organizations minimize risk and capitalize on opportunity. Home to CQ, Roll Call, Oxford Analytica, and VoterVoice, FiscalNote empowers clients worldwide to monitor, manage, and act on the issues that matter most to them. To learn more about FiscalNote and its family of brands, visit FiscalNote.com and follow @FiscalNote.
About Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Duddell Street is sponsored by Hong Kong-based hedge fund Maso Capital. Since inception, Maso Capital has invested in more than one thousand companies and situations across multiple sectors and geographies. Leveraging its stature and reputation in Hong Kong and its experienced investment team, Maso Capital has had investments in a number of TMT, healthcare, fintech and consumer companies in the region. For more information, please visit DSAC.co.
Contacts:
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FiscalNote
Nicholas Graham
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Investors
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Sean Hannan
IR@fiscalnote.com
Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.
Sam Joshi
IR@masocapital.com
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with its proposed business combination with FiscalNote, Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: DSAC) ("Duddell Street") has filed relevant materials with the SEC, including the Registration Statement, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus of Duddell Street, and will file other documents regarding the proposed business combination with the SEC. Duddell Street's shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and, when available, the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials will contain important information about FiscalNote, Duddell Street and the proposed business combination. Promptly after the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC, Duddell Street will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a proxy card to each shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting relating to the approval of the business combination and other proposals set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and shareholders of Duddell Street are urged to carefully read the entire registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus, when they become available, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed business combination. The documents filed by Duddell Street with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Participants in the Solicitation
Duddell Street and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from its shareholders with respect to the business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Duddell Street will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination when available at www.sec.gov. Information about Duddell Street's directors and executive officers and their ownership of Duddell Street shares is set forth in Duddell Street's prospectus, dated October 28, 2020. Other information regarding the interests of the participants in the proxy solicitation will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus pertaining to the proposed business combination when it becomes available. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the source indicated above.
FiscalNote and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Duddell Street in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will," "are expected to," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "pro forma," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding FiscalNote's industry and market sizes, future opportunities for FiscalNote and Duddell Street, FiscalNote's estimated future results and the proposed business combination between Duddell Street and FiscalNote, including pro forma market capitalization, pro forma revenue, the expected transaction and ownership structure and the likelihood, timing and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the proposed transaction. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Duddell Street's and FiscalNote's managements and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond Duddell Street's or FiscalNote's control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Duddell Street and FiscalNote do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. (NYSE: FHS).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased FHS American Depositary Shares in or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 11, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) the new rules, regulations and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented to investors and posed a material adverse threat to the Company and its business; (b) contemplated Chinese regulations and rules regarding private education were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on FHS's enrollment and growth; and (c) as a result, representations made in connection with the Company's initial public offering regarding FHS's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Five to Flow is a global consulting collective that builds integrative organizational wellness solutions designed to achieve and sustain peak business performance.
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five to Flow™ today announces a partnership with NTeli to invest in Girls Who Code to support their mission to increase the number of women in computer science by equipping young women with the necessary computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities. Five to Flow, at the direction of NTeli's leadership team, has donated 5% of the revenue from their latest project to Girls Who Code to help them achieve their goal of reaching gender parity in computer science by 2030.
Five to Flow operates within an ethical framework and is committed to conscious capitalism. Our focus on social responsibility reinforces our commitment to elevating the existence of every individual and maintaining a balance between the economy and our ecosystems. Five percent of the company's annual revenue is donated, at the close of each customer's project, to nonprofit organizations that focus on providing life necessities and offering education for children and young adults globally.
"NTeli is proud to contribute to Girls Who Code to build the pipeline of future female engineers. This generous donation from Five to Flow will help support programs that serve 500,000 girls, women, and nonbinary individuals globally", said Brian Johnson, Managing Partner and SVP of Sales at Nteli Group.
Recent research shows that the work that Girls Who Code delivers every day is essential for improving the employee experience and career path for women in tech. According to the 2019 Alumni Data Report released by Girls Who Code, 52% of women surveyed either had a negative experience in applying for a tech job or know a woman who has. Furthermore, the latest research from a 2022 report on Women in Technology from Deloitte shows that only 25% of the technical roles from 20 of the largest technology companies are occupied by women.
"Corporate giving enables Girls Who Code to build the largest pipeline of future female engineers", said Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code. "Beyond that, it's also about the sisterhood, the confidence, the bravery, and a lot of soft skills that are critical to them persisting in the field."
"We are proud to honor our commitment as a purpose-driven organization by building a relationship with Girls Who Code. Given my own experience as a woman in tech, I am personally vested in ensuring that women across the globe are given equal opportunities to grow and succeed", said Kate Visconti, Founder and CEO of Five to Flow.
Five to Flow is a global consulting collective that builds integrative organizational wellness solutions designed to achieve and sustain peak performance. Our proprietary methodology is driven by five core elements of organizational wellness. We are the bridge between who an organization thinks they are, who they actually are, and who they aspire to be.
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- Geek+ delivers four types of autonomous mobile robots in Siemens Switchgear's Shanghai warehouse to create end-to-end system.
- New robots power Siemens Switchgear's Plan For Every Part (PFEP) logistics model, which fully automates both picking and production line distribution.
SHANGHAI, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geekplus, the global leader in autonomous mobile robots, has expanded collaboration with electronic components manufacturer Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai with the second phase of a smart manufacturing automation project. The expansion introduces more of Geekplus's goods-to-person picking and materials handling robots to the multi-robot configuration and opens up a further 3000m2 of automated warehousing space. The system achieved a delivery accuracy rate of 100%, with materials accuracy of over 99.98% in the production line.
Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai first joined forces with Geekplus in 2019 and successfully built a full-process flexible automated intelligent logistics factory using four types of Geekplus robots: P800R goods-to-person picking robots, MP1000R moving robots, RS2 tote-to-person robots, and X-series four-way shuttles for high-density storage. The entire manufacturing process is now automated with robots, from inbound receiving, to in-store stock management, outbound stock collection, and production line delivery.
Junzhe Yang, Vice President of China Region at Geekplus, said: "We are very proud of this end-to-end automation success with Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai. The company makes cutting-edge electronics technology, and Geekplus uses robotics technology to power their operations. The result is a beautiful example of how well smart intralogistics can function."
With the growth of Siemens Switchgear's business, new demands for storage capacity, material informatization, distribution timeliness, and accuracy have arisen. The implementation of a Plan For Every Part (PFEP) logistics model is a key step for Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai to react to this new reality. Entrusting the running of the site to Geekplus's smart technology and sophisticated software provides the 360° inventory oversight that this strategy requires. Geekplus has created a fully automated, flexible, multi-robot solution that represents a breathrough in intelligent manufacturing.
In this second phase of the project, Geekplus added more MP1000R moving robots equipped with laser-guided simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) capabilities to the production line without interrupting operations. Managed by Geekplus's warehouse management system, these robots autonomously carry out on-time delivery of raw materials to where they are needed in the production line. This precise matching of required materials and delivery times reduces line side warehouse space requirements by half and yields a material handling accuracy rate of over 99.98%.
In realizing this expansion, Geekplus engineers listened to Siemens Switchgear's experiences with the first-phase configuration. To better meet the client's needs, the Geekplus team optimized the paths layout of the four-way shuttle storage system and the layout of the picking workstations. The outbound throughput rate has increased from 500 pallets per day to 1000 pallets per day. They also added a steel platform to create a second storage level operated by the original P800R fleet, with a new cluster of P800Rs equipped with square pallet docking with low-level hoists in the materials receiving area on the ground floor. These additions, along with more MP1000R moving robots, have been seamlessly integrated into Siemens Switchgear's fully automated facility and freed up an additional 3000m2 of storage space.
Geekplus and Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai will further deepen their cooperation, expand application scenarios, explore innovative solutions, and continue to lead the intelligent transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry.
About Geek+
Geek+ is a global technology company leading the intelligent logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI technologies to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ is trusted by over 500 global industry leaders and has been recognized as the world leader in autonomous mobile robots. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 1500 employees, with offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore.
For more information, please visit: https://www.geekplus.com/
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Software, a leading provider of visual collaboration software, today announced a new embedded app within Webex for its virtual whiteboard, Lucidspark, to empower teams with more engaging, collaborative meetings.
"Today's hybrid teams need solutions that function within their current workflows so they can more effectively collaborate and innovate," said Dan Lawyer, CPO at Lucid. "This new Lucidspark app with Webex will empower our mutual customers to build the future faster than ever as we provide more effective ways for teams to not just brainstorm, strategize and align around a shared vision, but also connect with each other from any location."
The Lucidspark app for Webex brings the power of visual collaboration to video conferencing, enabling hybrid and distributed teams to better engage, innovate and collaborate during virtual meetings. Users can quickly access existing boards or create new ones by opening or expanding Lucidspark directly within the Webex platform. Lucidspark's unique facilitation features also make it possible for teams to keep meetings on track while ensuring that every participant has an equal opportunity to contribute and all the best ideas are captured.
"With the Webex Platform, third party partners can extend the Webex collaboration experience to support the specific needs of today's hybrid teams," said Jason Copeland, VP, Product, Webex Platform. "Lucidspark's visual collaboration app demonstrates the openness of our platform and how it helps teams stay connected throughout their workday."
This new app continues to expand Lucidspark's availability across video conferencing solutions, as well as industry-leading work management and communication applications, such as Slack, Jira, Smartsheet and Confluence. By bringing the Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite to every stage of users' workflows, Lucid makes it possible for them to maximize the value of their tech stack while improving engagement and creativity.
Get started today by adding the Lucidspark app from the Webex App Hub. To learn more about the Lucidspark app for Webex, visit lucidspark.com/integrations/webex.
About Lucidspark
Lucidspark is a cloud-based virtual whiteboard where teams can work together creatively in real time. A part of Lucid Software's Visual Collaboration Suite, the intuitive digital canvas allows teams to effectively brainstorm, collaborate and align on new ideas and organize collective thinking into actionable next steps. Top businesses use Lucid's products all around the world, including customers such as Google, GE and NBC Universal. Since the company's founding, it has received numerous awards for its product, business and workplace culture. For more information, visit lucidspark.com.
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New Watch Page Helps Tax Practitioners Understand and Implement New Provisions
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Tax today announced the availability of a new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Watch Page to help tax practitioners understand and execute needed changes due to key tax elements in the new budget reconciliation law H.R. 5376. For more information and to schedule a demo, visit http://onb-tax.com/SWHe50Kw2Ye.
The new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Watch Page covers key tax provisions, including extension of the expanded Affordable Care Act health plan premium assistance program through 2025, an excise tax on stock buybacks, increased funding for IRS tax enforcement, expanded energy incentives, and a new corporate alternative minimum tax.
The new Watch Page features a Roadmap, which distills down the key tax components of the legislative changes in this sweeping social spending and tax package, with links to the updated Internal Revenue Code sections and other key documents. Bloomberg Tax's team of analysts and reporters provide the latest news, practitioner Insights, and OnPoints, which highlight key considerations for planning and impacts on businesses. Practitioners can leverage the tools on the Watch page and Bloomberg Tax's expert-written portfolios to navigate the significant changes made by the new law and optimize their position through scenario analysis.
"Bloomberg Tax's new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Watch Page is a key resource for tax planning," said Heather Rothman, vice president for analysis and content, Bloomberg Tax & Accounting. "Placing all of this essential content together in one place allows practitioners to quickly find what they need on critical tax provisions including the $10,000 cap extension on SALT deductions, the 15% minimum tax on the income corporations report on their financial statements, the extension of Affordable Care Act health insurance premium tax credits, and dozens of other tax law changes."
About Bloomberg Tax & Accounting
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting provides practitioner-driven research and technology solutions that deliver timely, strategic insights to enable smarter decisions. From our unparalleled Tax Management Portfolios to technology designed to streamline the most complex planning and compliance scenarios, we deliver essential news and analysis, practical perspectives, and software that help tax and accounting professionals around the globe mitigate risk and maximize business results. For more information, visit Bloomberg Tax.
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jordan Company, L.P. ("TJC"), a middle-market private equity firm with four decades of experience enabling companies and their management teams to accelerate strategic growth initiatives, today announced an investment in Communications & Power Industries ("CPI" or the "Company"), a global manufacturer of electronic components, subsystems, and antenna systems for communications, government, and medical markets. TJC will partner with the Company to accelerate growth and pursue synergistic acquisitions.
"At CPI, we are focused on accelerating innovation, by designing and manufacturing products that empower our customers both to implement and support today's advanced systems and to develop and create the groundbreaking systems of tomorrow," said Bob Fickett, CEO of CPI. "TJC supports our vision for growth, and their operational expertise will be invaluable as we continue to scale our business. We are thrilled to welcome a partner that shares our mission of delivering dependable, best-in-class technology solutions."
For more than 70 years, CPI has developed, manufactured, and globally distributed innovative and reliable technology solutions used in the generation, amplification, transmission, and reception of microwave signals for commercial and government applications. The Company focuses on serving its customers with a broad and deep portfolio of state-of-the-art products and best-in-class services that enable customers to plan for and meet the challenges of the future.
"We are excited to partner with CPI, who is well-known in the industry for their exceptional management team and reputation for high-quality solutions across industrial technology markets," said Erik Fagan, Partner at TJC. "CPI's technology solutions work to power and connect their customers and we look forward to embarking on a new phase of growth with the Company."
Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor and RBC Capital Markets and Perella Weinberg Partners acted as financial advisors to TJC.
Latham & Watkins, LLP served as legal advisor and Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Harris Williams acted as financial advisors to CPI.
About The Jordan Company
The Jordan Company, founded in 1982, is a middle-market private equity firm that has raised funds with original capital commitments in excess of $19 billion with a 40-year track record of investing in and contributing to the growth of many businesses across a wide range of industries, including Diversified Industrials; Technology, Telecom & Utility; Logistics & Supply Chain and Consumer & Healthcare. The senior investment team has been investing together for over 20 years, and they are supported by the Operations Management Group, which was established in 1988 to initiate and support operational improvements in portfolio companies. TJC has offices in New York, Chicago and Stamford. For more information, visit: www.thejordancompany.com.
About Communications & Power Industries
Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is a global manufacturer of electronic components and antenna systems focused primarily on communications, government and medical markets. With a heritage of technological excellence that spans decades, CPI is a leader in the high-barrier-to-entry satellite communications market. Learn more about CPI at www.cpii.com.
Contacts
Investors:
Kristin Custar
The Jordan Company
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TULSA, Okla., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) today announced the release of its 2021-2022 Corporate Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company's progress and commitment toward environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. View the report on ONEOK's website, www.oneok.com.
Corporate Sustainability Report Highlights:
- Targeting a 2.2 million metric ton (MMT) reduction of the company's combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, which represents a 30% reduction in total operational emissions attributable to ONEOK assets in 2019.
- Collaborating with producers to continue the reduction of well-head flaring through infrastructure investments to increase natural gas capture.
- Qualifying for inclusion in more than 30 ESG-related stock market indices highlighting that ONEOK's efforts are being recognized by investors.
- Receiving in 2021, an MSCI ESG Rating of AA.
- Contributing more than $8 million and approximately 4,800 volunteer hours across 215 communities during 2021.
- Being named to JUST Capital's list of Top 100 U.S. Companies Supporting Healthy Communities and Families.
- Receiving a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for the second year in a row.
"2021 provided another year of growth and progress for ONEOK – both in terms of our business and our sustainability efforts," said Pierce H. Norton II, ONEOK president and chief executive officer. "Operating safely, sustainably and environmentally responsibly remains key to our success, and encouraging a culture of employee and stakeholder engagement will continue to drive our company forward.
"Our ESG-related performance is a source of pride for ONEOK, and we are committed to continuing to make progress while also remaining dedicated to delivering energy products and services vital to an advancing world," added Norton.
ONEOK, Inc. (pronounced ONE-OAK) (NYSE: OKE) is a leading midstream service provider and owner of one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent and Permian regions with key market centers and an extensive network of natural gas gathering, processing, storage and transportation assets.
ONEOK is a FORTUNE 500 company and is included in the S&P 500.
For the latest news about ONEOK, find us at www.oneok.com or on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Some of the statements contained and incorporated in this news release are forward-looking statements as defined under federal securities laws. Examples of forward-looking statements contained herein include our GHG emission reduction targets. We make these forward-looking statements in reliance on the safe harbor protections provided under federal securities laws and other applicable laws. The following discussion is intended to identify important factors that could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements reflect our expectations as of the date of this press release and include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations and other statements contained or incorporated herein identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "project," "scheduled," "should," "will," "would" and other words and terms of similar meaning.
Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures we make from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available via the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and our website at www.oneok.com. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. In addition to any assumptions and other factors referred to specifically in connection with the forward-looking statements, factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statement include, among others, the following:
- The impact of the transition to a lower carbon economy, including the timing and extent of the transition, as well as the expected role of different energy sources, including natural gas, NGLs and crude oil, in such a transition;
- The pace of technological advancements and industry innovation, including those focused on reducing GHG emissions and advancing other climate-related initiatives, and our ability to take advantage of those innovations and developments;
- The effectiveness of our risk-management function, including mitigating cyber- and climate-related risks;
- Our ability to identify and execute opportunities, and the economic viability of those opportunities, including those relating to renewable natural gas, carbon capture, use, and storage, other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind and alternative low carbon fuel sources such as hydrogen;
- The ability of our existing assets and our ability to apply and continue to develop our expertise to support the growth of, and transition to, various renewable and alternative energy opportunities, including through the positioning and optimization of our assets;
- Our ability to efficiently reduce our GHG emissions (both Scope 1 and 2 emissions), including through the use of lower carbon power alternatives, management practices and system optimizations;
- The effects of changes in governmental policies and regulatory actions, including changes with respect to tax policy, emissions credits, carbon offsets and carbon pricing;
- The necessity to focus on maintaining and enhancing our existing assets while reducing our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions;
- the risks associated with pending or possible acquisitions and dispositions, including our ability to finance or integrate any such acquisitions and any regulatory delay or conditions imposed by regulatory bodies in connection with any such acquisitions and dispositions; and
- Those factors listed under "Forward-looking Statements" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021 (2021 Annual Report), and in our other filings that we make with the SEC, which are available via the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and our website at www.oneok.com.
These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other factors, known and unknown, could also affect adversely our future results. These and other risks are described in greater detail in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our 2021 Annual Report and in our other filings that we make with the SEC, which are available via the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and our website at www.oneok.com. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Any such forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and other than as required under securities laws, we undertake no, and expressly disclaim any, obligation or duty to update publicly any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or change in circumstances, expectations or otherwise.
While future events or changes discussed herein may be significant, any significance should not be read as necessarily rising to the level of materiality of the disclosures required under the U.S. federal securities laws. Our targets are aspirational and not guarantees or promises that all targets will be met. Statistics and metrics included in our sustainability-related documents are estimates and may be based on assumptions, developing standards or third-party data that we have not independently vetted.
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The No. 1 price generating software company helps business owners simplify sales process and increase cashflow
DALTON, Ga., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Flat Rate, the No. 1 price generating software for home service contractors, has announced a partnership with OPTIMUS Financing by EGIA, the all-in-one financing and leasing platform for the home service industry, that will empower contractors with the ability to offer multiple financing options to their customers.
As part of the dealer-financing program, the program will enable participating dealers to select from multiple financing options that best align with their organizational structure and sales process.
"Funding projects can be burdensome for both the contractor and the customers, and it shouldn't be" said Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate. "For the contractors helping their customers, it can be time consuming. For the customers, finding the money to complete the project can be stressful. With this partnership with OPTIMUS Financing, we are helping contractors by offering them a tool that will give them the ability to finance their customers right on the spot."
The New Flat Rate's software provides a variety of menus that instantly give prices for repairs and supplies the customer with multiple options to choose from. These menus help decrease the stress of selling services while also increasing profits for the contractor.
OPTIMUS Financing is the comfort industry's most comprehensive dealer-driven financing program, facilitating financing of over $750 million per year. Dedicated to matching the right finance program for a diverse customer base, OPTIMUS uses soft pull technology to quickly help a customer find the right lending or leasing options.
"OPTIMUS Financing provides pathways that cover a wide range of credit profiles through a single platform," said Matthew Bratsis, vice president of contractor services for EGIA and creator of the OPTIMUS Financing Program. "Through this partnership, EGIA is gaining access to a plethora of contractors who can utilize our program to help their customers with funding for future projects. We share a common goal with The New Flat Rate, and together we can make the lives of the contractors easier by providing their customers with an easier path toward financial options that best suit them."
For more information about The New Flat Rate, please visit https://thenewflatrate.com/.
For more information about the OPTIMUS Financing program, please visit https://optimusfinancing.com/.
About The New Flat Rate
The New Flat Rate, Inc. pioneered the first menu pricing system for in-home service providers which has doubled and tripled the average service ticket for contractors across the United States and Canada. Targeting HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Service and Repair contractors, each market-specific edition is designed to do the bundling and upselling for technicians by providing hundreds of service, repair and equipment replacement "menus," each with up to five straightforward options consumers can choose. Voted No. 1 retail pricing generator during the 2021 HARDI conference, The New Flat Rate develops processes to eliminate objections and lower sales resistance for service technicians. For more information, visit http://thenewflatrate.com/ or call 706-259-8892.
About the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA)
EGIA is a nonprofit organization that empowers home services contractors to get the most out of their businesses through industry-leading training, financing and marketplace solutions. Its OPTIMUS Financing, which has facilitated financing for 250,000+ residential and business projects valued at over $4.5 billion, provides contractors with a best-in-class suite of financing options. Contractor University powered by EGIA offers access to the industry's most recognized educators, who deliver innovative keys to success through online training systems, in-person workshops, conferences and webinars. Contractor Marketplace brings together some of the most in-demand vendors and products in the industry at exclusive pricing. To learn more about EGIA, visit www.egia.org.
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House panel’s possible options for alleging Trump 1/6 crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump last year of inciting the Capitol insurrection. But neither Trump nor any of his top advisers have faced charges over the attack in a court of law, and it’s uncertain if they ever will.
But increasingly, lawmakers on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault are pressing Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Trump and his associates. They’ve been laying out possible crimes in at least one court filing and openly discussing others, all related to that day’s violent attack by Trump supporters looking to disrupt Congress’ formal certification of his reelection defeat.
Here’s a look at some of the suggested crimes floated by the House panel:
CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES
After floating possible crimes for several months, lawmakers on the panel put it on paper for the first time in a March court filing. The filing was in response to a lawsuit from John Eastman, a lawyer and law professor who was consulting with Trump while attempting to overturn the election and who tried to withhold documents from the committee.
The committee argued that it has evidence supporting the idea that Trump, Eastman and other allies of the former president “entered into an agreement to defraud the United States.” The panel says Trump and his allies interfered with the election certification process, disseminated misinformation about election fraud and pressured state and federal officials to assist in that effort.
OBSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICIAL PROCEEDING
Late last month, U.S. District Court Judge David Carter appeared somewhat swayed by the panel’s arguments. In ordering Eastman to turn over the materials, Carter wrote that the court “finds it more likely than not that President Trump corruptly attempted to obstruct the Joint Session of Congress on January 6, 2021.”
In the filing, the committee argued that Trump either attempted or succeeded at obstructing, influencing, or impeding the ceremonial process on Jan. 6 and “did so corruptly” by pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the results as he presided over the session. Pence declined to do so.
“President Trump and members of his campaign knew he had not won enough legitimate state electoral votes to be declared the winner of the 2020 Presidential election during the January 6 Joint Session of Congress, but the President nevertheless sought to use the Vice President to manipulate the results in his favor,” the committee wrote.
COMMON LAW FRAUD
The committee has also floated a charge of “common law fraud,” or falsely representing facts with the knowledge that they are false. Trump embarked on a wide-scale campaign to convince the public and federal judges that the 2020 election was fraudulent and that he, not Biden, won the Electoral College tally. Election officials and courts across the country, along with Trump’s attorney general, rejected those claims.
As an example of such fraud, the committee noted in the Eastman filing that a Justice Department official told Trump directly that a Facebook video posted by his campaign “purporting to show Georgia officials pulling suitcases of ballots from under a table” was false, yet the campaign continued to run it. Georgia officials also repeatedly denied the claim.
“The president continued to rely on this allegation in his efforts to overturn the results of the election,” the committee said.
DERELICTION OF DUTY
Though they didn’t lay it out in the Eastman filing, leaders of the House panel suggested earlier this year that they believe Trump could also be liable for “dereliction of duty,” or inaction as his supporters violently broke the windows and doors of the U.S. Capitol.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the committee chairman, said in January that “the harm that I see is the president of the United States seeing the Capitol of the United States under siege by people he sent to the Capitol and did nothing during that time.”
The committee’s vice chairwoman, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, noted that same month that the panel knows from “firsthand testimony” that Trump watched the attack happen on television. “We know that he did not walk the very few steps to the White House briefing room, get on camera immediately, and tell the people to stop and go home,” she said.
Cheney said it was hard “imagine a more significant and more serious dereliction of duty” than Trump’s failure to quell the insurrection.
FINANCIAL CRIMES
While the committee hasn’t floated specifics, it has created an internal task force to investigate financing for the massive rally on the National Mall the morning of Jan. 6 and any donors who might have backed transportation or other costs that could have helped foster the violence.
Asked earlier this year on CNN if they have any evidence of financial fraud, Thompson said members of the committee “have some concerns, but we have not made those concerns public at this point.”
“We do think it’s highly concerning on our part that people raised monies for one activity, and we can’t find the money being spent for that particular activity,” Thompson said. “So, we will continue to look at it. And the financing is one of those things that we will continue to look at very closely.”
UNCERTAINTY AHEAD
More than 775 rioters have been arrested for crimes related to the insurrection. Yet legal consequences have been elusive for Trump and the other top officials who told lies about election fraud and laid the groundwork for their actions.
Congress has no authority to prosecute, but can send so-called criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Garland can then decide whether to act.
Justice Department action would be far from guaranteed. And it’s uncertain whether any charges against the oft-investigated president would hold up in court. It could be difficult for prosecutors to craft a winning case against Trump.
The president urged on his massive crowd of supporters that morning and returned to the White House and watched them break into the Capitol on television. The rioters beat police, sent lawmakers running and interrupted the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory.
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OKOTOKS, AB, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group", "We", "Our" and/or the "Corporation"), one of North America's largest logistics providers today reported its financial and operating results for the period ended June 30, 2022, with comparisons to the same period last year. Full details of our results may be found within our Second Quarter Interim Report, which is available on the Corporation's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on our website at www.mullen-group.com.
"This was another exceptionally strong quarter for our organization. Consolidated revenues reached record levels driven by previously announced acquisitions, general pricing increases, fuel surcharges and steady customer demand in all four operating segments backstopped by consumer spending and overall economic activity that remained at elevated levels throughout the quarter. In addition, there was an overall increase in oil and natural gas activity, a trend I believe will be sustained for the foreseeable future given the high commodity pricing environment. Our strong performance was achieved despite overall economic activity continuing to be negatively impacted by bottlenecks and supply chain disruptions, limiting growth in the economy as well as being a major reason productivity has deteriorated and inflationary pressures remain higher than normal. In addition to the strong revenue gains, our business generated higher operating profits, improved operating margins and strong cash flow during the quarter, primarily due to general pricing increases implemented earlier in the year. These increases were required to offset significant inflationary pressures that have emerged over the past year. Fuel expense, for example, remains at record levels, doubling year over year due to a combination of tight crude oil markets and refining capacity," commented Mr. Murray K. Mullen, Chair and Senior Executive Officer.
"There is a case to be made that economic activity will begin to slow given the impact inflationary pressures are having on consumers. In addition, steps initiated by the central banks to reduce liquidity in the financial markets accompanied by rising interest rates will also dampen economic growth. I do not, however, expect a significant decline in freight demand, provided employment levels remain strong. Consumers will, in my opinion, simply adjust their spend. Furthermore, I am still of the view that capital investment will remain strong, most notably in energy related projects including oil and natural gas activity, supporting our Specialized & Industrial Services segment. Overall, our pace of growth will moderate over the next quarters as we delay future acquisitions. Investors are cautious given the current outlook for interest rates and, as such, we are reluctant to aggressively pursue growth within this environment. Recall that in 2021 we acquired six quality companies that have contributed significantly to the growth of our organization over the last 12 months. These companies will continue to play an important role in Mullen Group, however, year over year growth will slow. Our short term strategy will be to manage the business we have, invest capital in new efficient operating equipment that will improve margins and prudently manage the balance sheet, initiatives that have us on target to achieve $2.0 billion in consolidated revenues and $300.0 million in OIBDA this year," added Mr. Mullen.
Key financial highlights for the second quarter of 2022 with comparison to 2021 are as follows:
- LTL segment up $84.0 million, or 66.3 percent, to $210.7 million - revenue improved by $84.0 million due to $59.0 million of incremental revenue generated from acquisitions, a $17.9 million increase in fuel surcharge revenue and from $7.1 million of internal growth as freight volumes held steady on the continued strength in consumer spending along with rate increases implemented in March 2022 and market share gains.
- L&W segment up $36.1 million, or 29.9 percent, to $156.7 million - revenue improved by $36.1 million due to $16.7 million of internal growth resulting from price increases implemented earlier in the year and an overall improvement in freight demand, a $12.6 million increase in fuel surcharge revenue and from $6.8 million of incremental revenue from acquisitions.
- S&I segment up $34.1 million, or 51.4 percent, to $100.5 million - revenue increased by $34.1 million due to $29.5 million of internal growth as higher commodity prices led to a recovery in the oil and natural gas service sector resulting in greater demand and price increases within several of our Business Units. Demand continued to strengthen in all service offerings and was highlighted by the strong performance at Canadian Dewatering L.P. ("Canadian Dewatering"), along with an increase in pipeline related activity. Fuel surcharge revenue increased by $3.5 million while incremental revenue of $1.1 million from the acquisition of Babine Truck & Equipment Ltd. accounted for the remaining increase in segment revenue.
- US 3PL segment added $57.2 million - HAUListic LLC ("HAUListic") generated $57.2 million of gross freight revenue as freight demand in the second quarter remained strong, particularly for less-than-truckload and air freight shipments. Incremental revenue was also generated from the addition of new regional Station Agents.
- LTL segment up $19.4 million, or 84.3 percent, to $42.4 million - Adjusted OIBDA improved due to $10.0 million of incremental Adjusted OIBDA from acquisitions and from $9.4 million of internal growth, highlighted by the strong performance at Gardewine Group Limited Partnership. Adjusted operating margin increased to 20.1 percent as compared to 18.2 percent in 2021, due to rate increases implemented in March 2022 and improved lane density.
- L&W segment up $7.8 million, or 34.4 percent, to $30.5 million - Adjusted OIBDA improved due to $6.4 million of internal growth due to the strong performance at virtually all of our Business Units and $1.4 million of incremental Adjusted OIBDA from acquisitions. Adjusted operating margin increased to 19.5 percent as compared to 18.8 percent in 2021 as freight rates remained elevated and more than offset inflationary costs.
- S&I segment up $10.2 million, or 99.0 percent, to $20.5 million - Adjusted OIBDA increased due to greater demand and price increases implemented within several Business Units as improved commodity prices resulted in greater activity levels in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin as well as the strong performance at Canadian Dewatering. Adjusted operating margin increased by 4.9 percent to 20.4 percent as compared to 15.5 percent in 2021 due to greater demand, price increases and the strong performance at Canadian Dewatering.
- US 3PL segment generated $2.2 million of Adjusted OIBDA in the quarter, representing a margin of 3.8 percent of gross revenue. Operating margin as a percentage of net revenue was 43.1 percent. Margins were negatively impacted by higher than normal Contractors expense. In addition, inflationary pressures continued with selling and administrative expenses increasing at HAUListic.
- A $34.9 million increase in OIBDA, a $2.7 million increase in earnings from equity investments due to the strong performance from certain investments, and a $0.8 million decrease in amortization of intangible assets.
- These increases were somewhat offset by a $7.9 million increase in income tax expense, a $2.8 million increase in depreciation of right-of-use assets, a $2.4 million negative variance in net foreign exchange, a $1.6 million increase in finance costs, a $1.3 million increase in loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, a $0.8 million negative variance in the change in fair value of investments and a $0.4 million increase in depreciation of property, plant and equipment.
The following summarizes our financial position as at June 30, 2022, along with some key changes that occurred during the second quarter of 2022:
- Working capital of $58.1 million including $142.2 million of amounts drawn on our $250.0 million of bank credit facilities.
- Total net debt ($675.7 million) to operating cash flow ($285.4 million) of 2.37:1 as defined per our Private Placement Debt agreement (threshold of 3.50:1).
- Private Placement Debt of $465.5 million with no scheduled maturities until 2024 (average fixed rate of 3.93 percent per annum). Private Placement Debt increased by $8.9 million due to the foreign exchange loss on our U.S. $229.0 million debt.
- Book value of Derivative Financial Instruments up $7.7 million to $37.6 million, which swaps our $229.0 million of U.S. dollar debt at an average foreign exchange rate of $1.1096.
- Net book value of property, plant and equipment of $985.0 million, which includes $633.3 million of historical cost of owned real property.
- Repurchased and cancelled 579,285 Common Shares at an average price of $12.47 per share under our normal course issuer bid during the second quarter of 2022.
Mullen Group is one of North America's largest logistics providers. Our network of independently operated businesses provide a wide range of service offerings including less-than-truckload, truckload, warehousing, logistics, transload, oversized, third-party logistics and specialized hauling transportation. In addition, we provide a diverse set of specialized services related to the energy, mining, forestry and construction industries in western Canada, including water management, fluid hauling and environmental reclamation. The corporate office provides the capital and financial expertise, legal support, technology and systems support, shared services and strategic planning to its independent businesses.
Mullen Group is a publicly traded corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MTL". Additional information is available on our website at www.mullen-group.com or on the Corporation's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Mr. Murray K. Mullen - Chair, Senior Executive Officer and President
Mr. Richard J. Maloney - Senior Operating Officer
Mr. Carson P. Urlacher - Senior Accounting Officer
Ms. Joanna K. Scott - Senior Corporate Officer
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Okotoks, Alberta, Canada T1S 2N3
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This news release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risk factors associated with the overall economy and the oil and natural gas business. Mullen Group believes that the expectations reflected in this news release are reasonable, but results may be affected by a variety of variables. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and Mullen Group disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable Canadian securities laws. Mullen Group relies on litigation protection for "forward-looking" statements. Additional information regarding the forward-looking statements is found on pages 31 and 32 of Mullen Group's Management's Discussion and Analysis.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XT.com, the world's first social infused digital assets trading platform, is excited to announce it will soon list NFTNARA (NARA) token with USDT trading pair on its platform. The listing of NARA is scheduled to occur on August 2nd, 2022, at 09:00 (UTC) on top of the exchange's Innovation Zone (Web3).
NARA is a primary cryptocurrency used to facilitate all transactions within the NFTNARA platform. Moreover, the token can be used to perform P2P trading, staking, and mining. Along with NARA use cases and values, users can bridge the gap between their basic investing behavior and trading by using it.
As the listing is speedily approaching, enthusiastic crypto traders and NFTNARA holders are encouraged to start depositing their crypto assets on August 1st, 2022, at 09:00 (UTC) for trading. While enjoying a flat fee in trading NARA/USDT, XT.com pledges to make withdrawal available to traders on August 3rd, 2022, at 09:00 (UTC).
Since the beginning of Q1 of 2022, XT.com has branched out to accommodate the needs of its traders with continuous crypto listing. The goal of the platform, fueled by its purpose of listing the token, is to encourage people to have a one-stop-shop trading experience in trading NARA for an incredible profit. Along with the exchange's goal, it aims to also allow crypto holders to trade the token for effective pricing and a flat fee for the first time on the platform.
Jonathan Shih, the Head of MEA (Middle East & Africa) at XT.com, said, "The listing of NFTNARA (NARA) on our platform marks a remarkable feat for us. Along with this listing, we will collaborate with NFTNARA and mutually work towards making NFT tokens easily accessible to everyone while improving users' experience in a collective manner. We encourage everyone to trade the token on XT.com."
About NFTNARA
NFTNARA provides an ecosystem of NFT services that allows its users to engage with non-fungible tokens. It seeks to establish a self-governing blockchain-based participation economy that is centered on NFT creators and buyers. The key contributors to the NFTNARA ecosystem include entities who promote and advertise their NFTs via social media and other NFT enthusiasts.
Through the company's custom Web3 platform, it enables secure transactions and storage of NFT services. In addition to its services, NFTNARA offers intuitive transaction support between creators and buyers and DeFi services. Content creators enjoy a fair profit share by using NFTNARA.
Website: https://nftnara.co/
About XT.com
By consistently expanding its ecosystem, XT.com is dedicated to providing users with the most secure, trusted, and hassle-free digital asset trading services. Our exchange is built from a desire to give everyone access to digital assets regardless where you are.
Founded in 2018, XT.com now serves more than 4.5 million registered users, over 500,000+ monthly active users and 30+ million users in the ecosystem. Covering a rich variety of trading categories together with a NFT aggregated marketplace, our platform strives to cater to its large user base by providing a secure, trusted and intuitive trading experience.
As the world's first social infused digital assets trading platform, XT.com also supports social networking platform based transactions to make our crypto services more accessible to users all over the world. Furthermore, to ensure optimal data integrity and security, we see user security as our top priority at XT.com.
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Leading Legal Technology Services Organization Has Nearly Tripled in Size Since January 2022
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Redgrave Data, a full-service ALSP created to solve the most complicated and sophisticated data challenges, today announced it has seen enormous growth over the last six months, with a substantial increase in client business in the U.S. as well as new business prospects overseas since its launch at the start of 2022. The company has also added a number of highly accomplished legal and data science professionals to its team, and disclosed plans to establish a significant presence in Germany to serve current and future global clients by the close of 2022.
With highly customized and innovative services and solutions centered at the intersection of the law, technology, and science, Redgrave Data reimagines how data is analyzed and used to provide defensible technology strategies, insight, and solutions to clients facing challenges related to electronically stored information. The Redgrave Data team is co-founded and led by Mollie Nichols, who is joined by other co-founders Scott Culbertson, Dave Lewis, Mark Noel, and Lindsey Worth.
Redgrave Data's North American expansion has been propelled by several new anchor clients, which include some of the world's largest tech companies that increasingly require thorough and timely outcomes to data challenges associated with legal matters. Corporations faced with near impossible eDiscovery deadlines and millions of documents turn to Redgrave Data to fix technology and process issues, and to deploy sophisticated analytics and custom machine learning models.
"Since Redgrave Data launched this past January, the company has grown almost 200% as a result of an impressive crop of household name brands that turned to us for our expertise in the legal and technology fields," said Mollie Nichols, CEO of Redgrave Data. "Our growth is attributed to a sizable amount of work with tech giants. Redgrave Data's bespoke solutions development for clients is on track to outpace our original projections when we launched, and we are absolutely thrilled."
Redgrave Data Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Dave Lewis has been named an inaugural member of the AI Ethics Advisory Board (AIEB) organized by the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University. AIEB provides corporations with client-tailored AI ethics boards and expert independent guidance on responsible AI deployment. Their on-demand multidisciplinary teams avoid the need for enterprises to find, assess, and compensate an in-house AI ethics board while dealing with the ever-changing societal and regulatory landscape around artificial intelligence.
Lewis, who has over three decades of experience in artificial intelligence and statistics, supports Redgrave Data clients in implementing and defending processes that address complex information management issues in litigation, corporate investigations, and regulatory oversight. "I'm honored to join the Institute's distinguished scholars and thinkers and congratulate professors Ricardo Baeza-Yates and Cansu Canca on organizing this novel endeavor," said Lewis. "My involvement is a part of Redgrave Data providing its clientele with the latest thinking and guidance on ethically and responsibly deploying AI to achieve business outcomes, while protecting privacy and security."
For more information about Northeastern University's initiative, visit http://ms.spr.ly/6048jGIno.
Tara Emory, Redgrave Data's senior vice president of strategic operations and consulting, has been ranked for the last four years by Chambers USA nationwide Litigation Support Guide, rising through the Band rankings. In 2022, Tara emerged in Band 1 for USA Litigation Support - eDiscovery, one of only two people to do so.1 "What sets [Tara] apart is her ability to really listen to what the client needs and bring it to fruition," said Nichols. "She has a deep understanding of the challenges clients face not only from a technological perspective, but also from a legal perspective. That's a rare and valuable combination."
Redgrave Strategic Data Solutions, LLC (Redgrave Data) provides innovative and defensible technology strategies, insights, services, and solutions to clients who face electronically stored information challenges. The firm's expertise in the intersection of technology and the law, including its hands-on approach to client data, allow it to address the toughest challenges in litigation, investigations, information governance, data privacy, and other regulatory matters. Affiliated with Redgrave LLP, the leading law firm specializing in information law, Redgrave Data is operated by an executive team comprised of industry luminaries in data and information governance, privacy, analytics, litigation, and eDiscovery. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.redgravedata.com/
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Since start of COVID, Kansas found to have 10th most recovered unemployment
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas has been found to have an average week-over-week unemployment recovery while it is still the 10th most recovered state from the COVID-19 pandemic.
With new unemployment claims slightly increased week-over-week for the week of June 27, but still 96% below peak COVID-19 pandemic rates, WalletHub.com says it decided to release its updated report States Whose Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest.
To find which state’s workforces are seeing the quickest pandemic recovery, WalletHub said compared all 50 states and Washington, D.C., based on changes in unemployment claims for several key benchmark weeks.
While the study found that the Sunflower State currently has the 20th most recovered unemployment rate since the previous week, it also found Kansas has the 10th quickest pandemic recovery.
Meanwhile, out of Kansas’ border states, Nebraska had the 7th most recovered claims since the previous week and was found to be the 16th most recovered since the pandemic. Oklahoma had the 5th most recovered claims since the previous week, however, it was also ranked 40th in pandemic recovery. Missouri ranked 44th for week-over-week recovery and 44th for most recovered since the start of the pandemic. Lastly, Colorado ranked 47th for week-over-week recovery and 45th for pandemic recovery.
In detail, the study found that Kansas saw 31.79% fewer claims for the latest week compared to the same week in 2019. It also had 48.70% fewer claims for the latest week compared to the start of 2020 and 33.63% fewer claims compared to the same week of 2021. The state was also found to have 24.86% fewer claims about two years after the pandemic started compared to pre-pandemic levels.
The study also noted that Nebraska saw the fourth biggest decrease in claims compared to the same week of 2019 while Colorado saw the second smallest decrease. Oklahoma was also found to have the third biggest decrease in claims compared to the same week of 2021.
The states with the largest week-over-week recovery are as follows:
- Kentucky
- Pennsylvania
- Washington, D.C.
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
The states with the smallest week-over-week recovery are as follows:
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Mississippi
- Michigan
- Colorado
The states with the largest pandemic recovery are as follows:
- Pennsylvania
- Iowa
- Vermont
- Maryland
- Delaware
The states with the smallest pandemic recovery are as follows:
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Washington, D.C.
- Utah
- Michigan
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NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for TPTX, AMLX, SOPA, CHGG, and DTC.
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SALT LAKE CITY, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PolarityTE, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTE) a biotechnology company developing regenerative tissue products and biomaterials, today announced that the Company will effectuate a 1-for-25 reverse stock split of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock, which will be effective under Delaware law at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 16, 2022. As of that time, each 25 shares of issued and outstanding common stock and equivalents will be converted into one share of common stock. A new CUSIP number has been assigned to the Company's common stock as a result of the reverse stock split, which is 731094 207. The Company's common stock will trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market on a reverse split basis beginning on May 17, 2022.
On May 12, 2022, the Company's stockholders approved the reverse stock split. The Board of Directors was authorized to implement the reverse stock split and determine the ratio of the split within a range of not less than 1-for-10 or greater than 1-for-25. Thereafter, the Board of Directors determined to fix the ratio for the reverse stock split at 1-for-25. The reverse stock split is being effectuated in order to (i) fulfill the Company's obligations under the Securities Purchase Agreement dated March 15, 2022, pertaining to the registered direct offering of preferred stock and warrants of the Company, and (ii) increase the per share trading price of the Company's common stock to satisfy the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
The reverse split will reduce the number of shares of the Company's common stock outstanding on May 16, 2022, from approximately 100.0 million shares to approximately 4.0 million shares. Proportional adjustments will be made to the terms and exercise prices of outstanding options and warrants and to the number of shares issuable under unvested restricted stock units. With respect to outstanding common shares, the Company will round up fractional shares otherwise resulting from the reverse stock split.
About PolarityTE®
PolarityTE, Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a biotechnology company developing regenerative tissue products. PolarityTE's first regenerative tissue product is SkinTE®. PolarityTE has an open investigational new drug application (IND) for SkinTE® with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now pursuing the first of two pivotal studies on SkinTE® needed to support a biologics license application (BLA) for a chronic cutaneous ulcer indication. SkinTE® is available for investigational use only. Learn more at www.PolarityTE.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "intend," "plan," "will," "would," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, future clinical studies, and FDA regulatory matters, which cannot be predicted, and the risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and other filings with the SEC (copies of which may be obtained at www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
POLARITYTE, the POLARITYTE logo, SKINTE, WHERE SELF REGENERATES SELF and WELCOME TO THE SHIFT are registered trademarks of PolarityTE, Inc.
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Experlogix, whose CPQ software and document automation solutions simplify the most complex sales and other processes, today announced its plans to consolidate all Experlogix LLC and Xpertdoc Technologies products and services into a unified Experlogix brand. The brand transition follows an operating name change of Xpertdoc Technologies Canada to Experlogix Technologies Canada.
After the acquisition of Xpertdoc Technologies in December of 2020, Experlogix expanded its best-in-class CPQ offering to include integrated document generation and automation capabilities through Xpertdoc. Under the new corporate Experlogix brand, all customers — CPQ and document automation customers alike — can expect the same dedication and support of all products and services, now offered as a set of solutions.
Xpertdoc document generation and automation products will now be offered as part of Experlogix Document Automation. The Experlogix Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) product will now be sold as Experlogix CPQ.
The two existing company web domains will be merged to facilitate the transition into one brand. The new website will incorporate Xpertdoc content and support into Experlogix.com, with the transition of all digital properties currently slated for early 2023 of this year.
"CPQ and document automation share one common element: They help companies effectively manage complex processes to enhance their customer and employee experiences and accelerate revenue generation," said Bill Fox, CEO of Experlogix. "From the beginning, we knew we wanted to be one strong company with multiple product offerings. Now, as a singular brand, Experlogix can bring our team of over 300 experts and unmatched experience together to drive success for customers and partners."
The acquisition has enhanced value to customers and helped fuel significant company growth, including the addition of more than 100 new hires across multiple regions, 49% increase in year-over-year revenue, and support for over 600 companies worldwide — marking Experlogix's position as the No.3,079 Fastest-Growing Private Company in the U.S., as ranked in the 2022 Inc. 5000.
"We've grown from a small to a medium-size company that can still be nimble and flexible, with the resources and stability of a larger organization," Fox said. "As a combined entity, our goal is for the Experlogix brand to reflect that evolution and become more navigable for our customers, partners, and industry-watchers — allowing us to bring them into our vision of the future."
The announcement follows new leadership hires to bolster expertise, market expansion, and continued company growth, including:
- Beth Thornton, Chief Revenue Officer
- Renee Gregor, Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
- Mark Conway, Vice President, Sales EMEA
- Angie Cox, Vice President, Sales North America
- Arjun Nukal, Chief Financial Officer
Experlogix will invite customers to an upcoming Community Summit North America in booth 406, where it will share more information on its world-class suite of products, partnerships, and powerful CRM and ERP platform integrations.
Experlogix solutions simplify and humanize the most complex products and processes to unlock workflow velocity and create a better customer experience. Experlogix CPQ makes configuration and other processes faster than you ever thought possible and simpler than you dared to imagine. Experlogix Document Automation simplifies and optimizes even the most complex document processes for companies worldwide, in any industry. Experlogix — simplifying the complex.
Experlogix is a global company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with European headquarters in Veenendaal, Netherlands. We're online at www.experlogix.com
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KBI arrests Topeka woman for drug distribution, aggravated child endangerment
Published: Jul. 13, 2022 at 12:34 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka woman has been arrested for the distribution of drugs and aggravated endangerment of a child following a KBI investigation.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says just after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, agents arrested Neyl Beier, 33, of Topeka, at an apartment in North Topeka.
KBI Beier was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections for the following:
- 3 counts of unlawful cultivation or distribution of a controlled substance,
- 3 counts of unlawful manufacture, distribution cultivation or possession of controlled substances using a communication facility,
- Distribution or possession with intent to distribute heroin or certain stimulants
- Possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia
- Aggravated endangering of a child
Officials noted that the crimes are suspected to have happened between May and July 2022.
KBI said the Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office and Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office both assisted in the case. The investigation remains ongoing.
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The hybrid consumer insights platform continues to invest strongly in people and technology to drive its impressive growth
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Getwizer, the hybrid consumer insights platform, announced today that Jennifer Allison has been promoted to the position of Chief Commercial Officer effective immediately. Allison's promotion, from her former roles as Head of Global Sales at Getwizer, comes after a strong company performance in Q1 2022.
Getwizer achieved 45% year-over-year growth and saw bookings triple in 2022, compared to Q1 last year. The impressive results come after significant advances have been made in the platform, including the increased automation of research modules and tools. This investment in technology and the expansion of its R&D team has helped Getwizer's small, dynamic group of research and customer success professionals to support more clients.
The growth in new clients has been matched by strong account management, thanks to the introduction of a new customer success practice.
Getwizer has also focused on developing a strong presence in several verticals, with a strong push into retail. It also now provides research insights to clients, which are identified and curated by Getwizer's internal research team.
"We are exceptionally pleased to promote Jenn after her stellar sales success in helping drive revenue and new customer growth," says Gilad Gans, CEO of Getwizer. "As a company we are counting on an impressive growth trajectory and investing in both technology and people to continually drive and fuel the success of our hybrid model. Our clients see tremendous value in our integrated tech / human hybrid approach that allows us to deliver automation using AI, that is managed by our team of the very finest research professionals. This allows us to do in days what others take three months to achieve."
As Getwizer's revenues and client base expands, the company will continue to invest in R&D and its people. This will focus as it grows on scaling its unique hybrid approach, which combines the best of tech and humans, to deliver truly customizable, fast and cost-effective research capabilities to its clients.
About Getwizer
Getwizer is a hybrid consumer insights platform integrating the very best of tech and human expertise to deliver a custom, quick and efficient research experience. We enable insights, product and marketing teams to study whatever they need, whenever they need it, freeing them up to focus on decision-making that drives growth. Getwizer counts among its clients brands such as Reebok, Wilson Sporting Goods, Playtika and Next Insurance. For more information visit www.getwizer.com.
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FLANIGAN'S REPORTS EARNINGS
Published: May. 31, 2022 at 10:28 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES, INC., (NYSE AMERICAN: BDL) owners and operators of the "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and "Big Daddy's" retail liquor stores, today announced results for the 13 weeks and the 26 weeks ended April 2, 2022. The table below sets forth the results on a comparative basis with the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended April 3, 2021.
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California bill would make gun owners buy liability insurance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would be the first state to require gun owners to buy liability insurance to cover the negligent or accidental use of their firearms, if lawmakers approve a measure announced Thursday.
“Guns kill more people than cars. Yet gun owners are not required to carry liability insurance like car owners must,” Democratic state Sen. Nancy Skinner said in a statement.
She said the costs of gun violence shouldn’t be borne by taxpayers, survivors, families, employers and communities: “It’s time for gun owners to shoulder their fair share.”
The state of New York is considering a similar requirement in the wake of numerous recent mass shootings and a rise in gun violence.
In January, the Silicon Valley city of San Jose approved what’s believed to be the first such insurance requirement in the United States.
No insurance company will cover the misuse of a firearm, predicted Sam Paredes, executive director of Gun Owners of California.
He said such requirements are an illegal infringement on gun owners’ constitutional rights.
“We don’t believe you can put precursors on the exercising of a constitutional right,” Paredes said. “By requiring somebody to get insurance in order to exercise their right to keep and bear arms, that ceases to make it a right.”
Skinner is amending an existing bill on another topic to allow gun owners to be held civilly liable if their firearms are used to cause property damage, injury or death.
The bill would also require gun owners to have insurance that covers loses or damages from the negligent or accidental use of their firearm. And they would have to keep proof of insurance with their firearm and show it to police if they are stopped for some reason.
Paredes had similar objections to a second bill that also would affect gun owners’ costs, this one by imposing an excise tax on firearms and ammunition.
The bill would impose an excise tax equal to 10% of the sales price of a handgun and 11% of the sales price of a long gun, ammunition or parts to build firearms.
Democratic Assemblyman Marc Levine estimated his bill would bring in more than $118 million annually that would go toward gun violence prevention programs.
Because it would impose a tax, Levine’s bill would require approval by two-thirds majorities in the Legislature. His similar measure last year fell four votes short of the 54 it needed in the 80-member Assembly.
The bills are among numerous firearm measures being considered by California lawmakers this year, including one that would make it easier to sue gun-makers and another that would allow private citizens to sue those who traffic in illegal weapons.
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Donovan’s Loyal to play on his old pitch, vs LA Galaxy
By BERNIE WILSON
AP Sports Writer
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Landon Donovan expects to experience a brief moment of nostalgia and gratitude when he drives past his bronze statue at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Tuesday. Then it’ll be time to get to work. Donovan will coach his San Diego Loyal against the team he once starred for, the LA Galaxy of the MLS, in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. It’ll be the biggest match in the Loyal’s three-year history. It probably wasn’t totally a coincidence that the second-division Loyal drew the Galaxy in the U.S. Open Cup. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/18/donovans-loyal-to-play-on-his-old-pitch-vs-la-galaxy/ | 2022-04-19T03:59:06Z |
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx") (NASDAQ: APYX) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Apyx, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/apyx-medical-corporation-loss-submission-form-2?prid=29131&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Apyx includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Aggrieved Apyx investors only have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Veteran surprised with van and wheelchair
Published: Jul. 21, 2022 at 9:32 PM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - U.S. Army veteran Arthur Bailey was very excited after being surprised Thursday with a brand new handicap-accessible van.
Along with his new electric wheelchair, Bailey says his new ride allows him to maintain some independence.
”I have cancer appointments, I have VA appointments. This will help me get there without having to wait on my daughter to come and get me, and I’ll go to the store to get my own groceries,” Bailey said.
Arthur’s new van was provided through Cars 4 Heroes, who has helped bring vehicles to veterans in need for 27 years.
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School districts suing vape company Juul Labs
By Annie Rose Ramos
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One of the largest school districts in Maryland is cracking down on vape company Juul Labs.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools announced Monday it is suing the maker of vaping products, alleging the company is marketing to children and putting their health at risk. The school system’s attorney, Phil Federico, says this lawsuit is about protecting the students who say the epidemic of vaping has created “this whole generation of young people who are now addicted to nicotine.”
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is joining dozens of other school districts in suing Juul Labs, including Chicago, with Federico’s law firm representing dozens of them. The five-count lawsuit is alleging Juul Labs is marketing its products to children with “flavors that they were using like cotton candy and tooty fruity,” Federico told WJZ on Monday.
Eighth-grader Nathan says every time he goes into a bathroom at his school, he’ll see students skipping class and vaping, making the bathroom fogged up.
The 13-year-old kid says he has seen students as young as in the sixth grade vaping at his school. In Maryland, you must be 21 years old to purchase a vape. But Austin, who graduated from Northeast High School, said a person can easily buy vapes at any age because “a lot of places don’t card.” Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking unspecified damages. But some parents like Kerry Gillespie believe the school system should focus more on bigger issues like mental health given that some children struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in 2020, Anne Arundel County sued Juul Labs along with Howard and Garrett Counties. According to the county attorney, they haven’t settled that case and it is moving through the court system as part of a larger federal case.
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DULLES, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison, the leading provider of Program Management and Acquisition software to federal agencies, today announced the acquisition of Plan4 Healthcare (Plan4), the leading provider of planning, performance, and budget tracking solutions to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Plan4 SaaS solution, 4Cast, is currently used by the primary VHA medical centers and facilities.
The Plan4 team will join Unison's expanding suite of software products that "Power the Business of Government," continuing under the leadership of Brian Cannavan, Plan4 founder. Mr. Cannavan shared, "We at Plan4 are excited to join Unison and look forward to working with the team to develop 4Cast capabilities within the full Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting (PBF) solution to support VHA and expand in the federal civilian market."
"This acquisition marks a milestone in service to the federal budgeting marketplace and our support of program, budget, and finance personnel across the federal government," said Reid Jackson, Unison CEO. "The 4Cast solution continues our strategy to take the best ideas available from today's technologies to deliver even greater efficiency and effectiveness to federal budgeting functions."
4Cast automates the creation of medical centers' annual operating plans. These operating plans create linkages between service areas, align funding to VA fund categories and account structures, and manage performance to better monitor financial health throughout the year. Unison PBF solutions emphasize collaboration and coordination between agencies and leadership to maximize mission outcome and foster an environment of creativity and successful problem solving.
Unison's secure cloud and on-premise software, marketplace, and information products "Power the Business of Government" by supporting more than 200,000 users in leading federal prime contractors, all US cabinet-level agencies, and major DoD programs.
For more than 30 years, Unison has continually advanced software and insight solutions to help customers efficiently achieve their missions. Unison is headquartered in Dulles, VA.
For more information, visit www.UnisonGlobal.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 19, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in 17EdTech you have until September 19, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased 17EdTech securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the YQ lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/17-education-technology-group-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31345&from=4.
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HONG KONG, July 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Life today announced that Gail Costa will lead the company's life insurance operations in New Zealand that were recently acquired from Cigna. Ms. Costa, who is currently Chief Executive Officer of Cigna Life New Zealand, will continue to have executive operating responsibility for the business, which will operate under the Chubb Life brand in New Zealand.
On July 1, Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer, completed its acquisition of the life and non-life insurance companies that house the personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance business of Cigna in six Asia-Pacific markets, including New Zealand. The addition of this consumer-focused business advances Chubb's strategy to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, a long-term growth area for the company, and adds to an already sizable accident and health (A&H) business while expanding the company's Asia-based life insurance presence.
Ms. Costa will, in addition to the local Board, report to Brad Bennett, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Operating Officer, Chubb Life.
"Gail is an experienced insurance executive who has led businesses for Cigna in multiple countries, including New Zealand, where she's been managing the operation through a period of growth and change since 2018," said Mr. Bennett. "She's a strong leader with deep expertise across finance, operations and marketing. New Zealand is a new market for Chubb Life, and we're fortunate to have Gail in this position. I look forward to working with her and welcome all of our new colleagues from Cigna at this exciting moment for our business in New Zealand and across Asia-Pacific."
Ms. Costa has more than 40 years of insurance industry experience, including 18 years as an executive with Cigna. She has served as CEO of Cigna Life New Zealand since 2018, and also led the business from 2003 to 2013. Ms. Costa also held CEO positions for Cigna in Turkey, Hong Kong and Europe. Prior to joining Cigna, Ms. Costa was the General Manager Operations for Asteron.
Ms. Costa is a qualified accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in Commerce and Administration from Victoria University and a Diploma in Direct Marketing from the Institute of Direct Marketing, London, U.K.
About Chubb Life
Chubb Life is an international life insurer, primarily focused on Asia, that provides protection and savings-oriented life insurance products to individuals and groups. Chubb Life serves the needs of consumers through a variety of distribution channels, including primarily captive agents, but also through banks, retailers, brokers, independent agents and direct marketing. Chubb Life has operations in eight Asian markets — Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam — as well as Latin America.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com
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Production at bedeviled baby formula factory halted by storm
(AP) - Severe weather has forced Abbott Nutrition to pause production at a Michigan baby formula factory that had just restarted after being closed for several months, contributing to a national shortage.
Production for Abbott’s EleCare specialty formula has been suspended, but there is enough supply to meet demand until production is restarted, the company said. Abbott had prioritized ramping up production of the specialty formula for infants with severe food allergies and digestive problems who have few other options for nutrition.
Abbott says it needs to assess damage and re-sanitize the factory after severe thunderstorms and heavy rains swept through southwestern Michigan late Monday. Spokesman Jonathon Hamilton said flooding hit a few areas of the factory, but he declined to provide more specific details about damage.
The storm also brought high winds, hail and power failures to Sturgis, Michigan, where the factory is located. The company expects production and distribution to be delayed for a few weeks as it cleans the plant.
Once it restarts, the factory will begin with the production of EleCare and other specialty formulas. Abbott says it also plans to restart production of its Similac formula as soon as possible.
Abbott had initially restarted the factory on June 4 after it had been closed since February due to contamination.
The factory was closed after the Food and Drug Administration began investigating four bacterial infections among infants who consumed powdered formula from the plant. Two of the babies died. The company continues to state that its products have not been directly linked to the infections, which involved different bacterial strains.
FDA inspectors eventually uncovered a host of violations at the plant, including bacterial contamination, a leaky roof and lax safety protocols.
Abbott recalled several leading brands of formula in February, including Similac. That squeezed supplies that had already been strained by supply chain disruptions and stockpiling during COVID-19 shutdowns.
The ongoing formula shortage has been most dire for children with allergies, digestive problems and metabolic disorders who rely on specialty formulas. Federal officials have said the Abbott factory is the only source of many of those products, providing nutrition to about 5,000 U.S. babies, according to federal officials.
Abbott is one of just four companies that produce about 90% of U.S. formula. Hamilton said Abbott has produced 8.7 million pounds of formula in June, or 95% of what it produced the month before the recall.
He said much of that production was for Similac, and the figure doesn’t include anything from the Sturgis plant.
Federal officials have said it could take several more weeks before formula supplies return to normal levels. President Joe Biden’s administration has eased import rules for foreign manufacturers, airlifted formula from Europe and invoked federal emergency rules to prioritize U.S. production.
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Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl from Florida
(Gray News) - Officials in Florida issued an Amber Alert for a 15-year-old girl missing since Saturday.
Ashley Reyes-Hernandez was last seen in the area of the 100 block of Fourth Street in Jupiter, Florida. She was described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 162 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a black hooded sweater, a black and yellow T-shirt, light blue jeans with rips and black high-top Adidas shoes.
The child may be in company of Oliver Ramos, a 5-foot-7 male with brown hair and brown eyes who was last seen wearing a white long-sleeve Hollister shirt with blue sleeves, light blue jeans with rips, black socks and black and gold sandals.
They may be traveling in a dark-colored minivan with tinted windows, no further description given.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jupiter Police Department at 561-799-4445 or call 911.
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New NFT asset management offering optimises across client needs for security, scalability and accessibility
SINGAPORE, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matrixport, one of the world's largest digital assets financial services ecosystem, today announced the launch of Warm and Cold custody services for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) via its third-party institutional custody service, Cactus Custody™. This latest NFT asset management offering provides institutions the ability to safely store and manage their NFT and crypto assets in one place.
NFTs have become increasingly popular, taking on a variety of formats including art, trading cards, comics and games. NFT marketplaces have expanded from just a handful to hundreds of marketplaces across multiple blockchains, with the global value of NFTs sold growing 500x reaching $20B in 2021.The number of wallets trading in NFTs have also increased from half a million to about 28 million last year.
Cynthia Wu, COO, Matrixport said: "Matrixport continues to evolve its offerings in-line with market needs. As use cases for NFTs expand and mature, investors are seeking out best-in-class protection for these valuable digital assets against malicious actors. Cactus Custody™ is stepping up with the infrastructure and tools to provide our clients with peace of mind."
Embedded with enhanced risk management features, the Cactus Custody™ NFT asset management offering enables institutions to customise user access controls and whitelisting of decentralized application (dApp) smart contracts. Only approved NFT marketplaces, DeFi, GameFi, SocialFi and Web3 protocols will be permitted to interact with the wallets on the platform. This effectively reduces the susceptibility of the wallets to potential fraud, hacks or phishing attacks.
The NFT Warm and Cold storage solutions aim to provide users with the optimum combination of security, scalability and accessibility. The warm storage solution allows for the creation of multiple business lines for asset segregation, seamless interactions with various NFT marketplaces via Cactus Custody™ Defi Connector, and the availability of proprietary bank-grade vaults to safeguard private keys. As an added level of security, the cold storage solution utilises a multi-sig mechanism where private keys are stored offline in multiple bank-grade vaults located in 4 countries across 3 continents.
Cactus Custody™ is the third-party institutional custody service provided by Matrixport for miners, funds, projects and corporations under custody. The NFT asset management service is now available on the Cactus Custody™ platform for users to enjoy comprehensive functionalities of NFTs.
About Matrixport
Matrixport is one of the world's largest and most trusted digital assets financial services ecosystem. With its mission to make crypto easy for everyone, the company provides one-stop crypto financial services to meet the emerging needs of generating long-term wealth from digital assets. Its services include Cactus Custody™, spot OTC and asset management supported by a rich suite of market leading crypto investment products, such as fixed income, structured products and lending. Through its ventures unit, the company also forges strategic collaborations with early-stage Web3 innovators, helping them build, grow and scale. Headquartered in Singapore, Matrixport serves both institutions and retail customers across Asia and Europe. The company holds licenses in Hong Kong and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.matrixport.com.
Twitter: @realMatrixport
LinkedIn: @Matrixport
About Cactus Custody
The mission of Cactus Custody is to provide the digital era with secure, transparent, and efficient institutional custodian services. Enabled by cutting-edge system security design and infrastructure, coupled with comprehensive enterprise-grade financial management functions that cater for wide business scenarios, Cactus Custody non-stop safeguards one billion dollars of digital assets.
We provide services to some of the world's largest and most renowned mining companies, mining pools, cloud mining platforms, exchanges, funds and OTC dealers, supporting our clients to grow and scale in a secure way. Cactus Custody currently supports 70 major digital assets and will support more assets in the future. To learn more about our solutions, visit https://www.mycactus.com/en.
Twitter: @CactusCustody
Linkedin: Cactus Custody
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Man suspected of drug distribution arrested Tuesday in Osage County
Published: Apr. 13, 2022 at 6:15 AM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
LYNDON, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested in connection with drug distribution Tuesday morning after a traffic stop in Osage County, according to KVOE Radio.
An Osage County sheriff’s deputy conducted the traffic stop shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 35 near the Melvern exit, KVOE reported.
The arrested man was identified as Jorge Santana-Ramirez, 42, of Kansas City, Kan.
Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells said Santana-Ramirez was booked into jail in connection with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Additional details, including a court date for Santana-Ramirez, weren’t immediately available.
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Nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) identifies tornado safety knowledge gaps and offers an education campaign to save lives and property.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As communities prepare to mark the 11th anniversary of the deadly April 27 "Tuscaloosa Super Outbreak," a new survey reveals that Americans in high-risk states continue to struggle with understanding critical tornado weather warnings and life safety protection options.
The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) annual tornado research effort, Is America #TornadoStrong? surveyed 500 residents in 12 tornado-prone states. The questions measured awareness and understanding of weather terminology, safe and unsafe protective actions, safe rooms, storm shelters, and affordability.
According to the 2022 survey, 42% percent of respondents mistook a tornado watch for a warning. In comparison, this is an improvement over 2021, when 50% confused the terminology. The terms matter because they prompt distinctly different protective actions. Staying aware (Tornado Watch) vs. taking shelter (Tornado Warning) can make a life-or-death difference.
Additionally, 48% of those surveyed are unaware that safe rooms are affordable and provide near-absolute life safety protection in most tornadoes. 51% overestimated the cost.
"The National Weather Service dubbed April 27, 2011, as the most active and deadliest day for tornadoes," said FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson. "That outbreak and the December devastation in places like Mayfield, Kentucky, reflect the need for continued public education efforts like #TornadoStrong. We want to ensure that people in harm's way know where to go, what to do, and when to do it as tornadoes threaten and strike."
Visit Tornado-Strong.org to view the 2022 Is America #TornadoStrong?Topline Consumer Survey Findings Report. View and download free resources, including Tornado Watch vs. Warning: Know the Difference and What to Do. Access the Choosing the Right Safe Room for You backgrounder that outlines six different types of safe rooms and includes short video features. Public educators and meteorologists can use the shareable social media graphics and FAQs to spread the word about tornado safety.
About FLASH
The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is the country's leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from disasters. The FLASH partnership includes more than 100 innovative and diverse organizations that share a vision of making America a more disaster-resilient nation, including FEMA, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Huber Engineered Woods, International Code Council, ISO - Verisk Analytics, Lowe's, MyRadar, National Weather Service, Renew Financial, Simpson Strong-Tie, State Farm, and USAA. In 2008, FLASH and Disney opened the interactive weather experience StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes in Lake Buena Vista, FL. FLASH's signature program No Code. No Confidence. - Inspect2Protect.org provides consumers with a one-of-a-kind building code transparency tool to easily identify their community's building code. Learn more about FLASH and access free consumer resources by visiting www.flash.org and www.Inspect2Protect.org, calling toll-free (877) 221- SAFE (7233), following @federalalliance on Twitter, and Facebook.com/federalalliance.
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Topeka City Council begins redistricting process
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The boundary lines for Topeka’s nine City Council districts are re-drawn every 10 years, using the latest census numbers.
“At this point we are looking at two maps that our city proposed and we have one member who proposed another one and we are discussing the merits of them. But really we’re getting ready for the public hearing next week, when people can tell us what they think of any of the maps, things that are important to them, and then the procedures we’re going to use to do the hearing,” says District 9, Council Woman Michelle Horferer.
The maps are being studied by a special commission, with a member from each of the current council districts.
Chairperson, Michelle Hoferer says redistricting provides balance to the community.
“They have to change to a point based on population changes so three of our districts went down in population, three of them went up in population. So we have to equalize them as close as we can to just over fourteen thousand people per district. So we’re trying to set up the council districts now so there’s that many people in each district. So some precincts will be moving and we’re trying to figure out which ones,” Horferer says.
Hoferer says redistricting also supports neighborhoods that need improvement.
She says the community’s perspective is important to the group’s work.
“If one proposal shows downtown Topeka, that district moving to a different one, and there are people downtown that may be happy with where they’re at right now and they don’t want it, they’ll come and say I do not want to move. We won’t know unless somebody shows up to tell us. You want to stay in the district you’re in or you want to move to this one and this is the reason why. We’re asking for reasons,” she says.
The commission will hold a public hearing August 18th at 5:00pm at the Holliday building.
Then meet again September 1st to consider that input, and from there they’ll draft a map to take to the governing body for approval.
To view the city’s redistricting map proposals click here.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/12/topeka-city-council-begins-redistricting-process/ | 2022-08-12T03:30:20Z |
BOSTON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Globe Media announced today that Rodrigo Tajonar will join Boston Globe Media as Chief People Officer, an executive-level position, starting in June.
Mr. Tajonar brings over 20 years of experience in HR and Corporate Affairs, supporting diverse employee groups within Global, Americas and Latin America organizations. As CPO, he will have oversight of Boston Globe Media's human resources team, leading multiple HR Centers of Expertise including attraction and retention efforts, learning and development, employee and labor relations, total rewards, and performance management. He will also provide strategic guidance on organizational design, culture building, and inclusion initiatives.
"Over the last 150 years, the Globe has established itself as an iconic institution fueled by incredible journalism and exceptionally talented people who support it," said Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media. "The future of our growing multimedia company relies on maintaining a workplace culture that attracts, develops, and retains top-tier talent across multiple industries – from our newsrooms to our production, technology, consumer, and people teams. Rodrigo has decades of experience building strong relationships, cultivating talent, and fostering inclusion at all levels. We are thrilled to welcome Rodrigo to the Globe and we look forward to the new perspective he will bring to our entire organization."
Mr. Tajonar will join Boston Globe Media from ILC Dover, a world-leader in the design and production of engineered flexible solutions for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, aerospace and other industries, where he currently serves as the Global HR Director. Previously at Axalta Coating Systems, a global leader in the coatings industry, he served as Human Resources Director for Operations & Supply Chain, Americas, and concurrently led HR for Latin America and Global Procurement. Prior to his eight-year tenure at Axalta, he served in HR roles of increasing scope and responsibility at DuPont, supporting different business units and divisions within Latin America and Mexico.
He earned his MBA from IPADE Business School in Mexico and holds an Industrial and Systems Engineering degree from the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico. He also has a diploma in Leadership Skills from the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico, a diploma in Global and U.S. Employment Law from Cornell University and is Prosci certified in Change Management.
"I am excited to be joining Boston Globe Media at pivotal growth point," said Mr. Tajonar. "This is a vital institution and I look forward to working with senior leaders and employees across all teams to support its mission and to continue defining the culture that has established the Globe as one of the most successful organizations in the media industry."
Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC ("BGMP") is a multimedia organization that provides news, entertainment, and commentary across multiple brands and platforms. Through its properties, BGMP offers leading integrated advertising solutions that connect communities, ideas, and causes through powerful storytelling and multimedia experiences. BGMP properties include The Boston Globe, Globe.com, Boston.com, STAT, Globe Publishing Services, Globe Direct, Globe Events, and Studio/B.
Press contact: Heidi Flood, heidi.flood@globe.com
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PARIS (AP) — Efforts to feed a dangerously thin Beluga whale that has strayed into the Seine River in France have failed so far and experts are now trying to get the whale out of the river lock where it is stuck, environmentalists said Monday.
The marine conservation group Sea Shepherd France tweeted Monday that “feeding attempts are continuing in parallel to finding a solution to get it out of the lock in the best conditions.”
Experts at the site have warned that the beluga should not stay too long in the warm, stagnant water between lock gates.
“The beluga still doesn’t eat but continues to show curiosity,” Sea Shepherd France tweeted. Overnight the whale “rubbed itself on the lock’s wall and got rid of patches that had appeared on its back. Antibiotics may also have helped.”
The lost Beluga was first seen in France’s river, far from its Arctic habitat, earlier this week. Drone footage shot by French fire services showed the whale gently meandering in a stretch of the river’s light green waters between Paris and the Normandy city of Rouen, many dozens of kilometers (miles) inland from the sea.
Experts since Friday have tried to feed the beluga with dead herrings and live trouts, with no success. Sea Shepherd fears the whale could slowly starve in the waterway and die.
Local authorities said veterinarians have given the whale vitamins and products to stimulate its appetite, as well as some medical treatment. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/efforts-to-feed-beluga-whale-in-frances-seine-fail-so-far/ | 2022-08-09T10:27:00Z |
BURLINGTON, Mass., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Academy will host an event for families wanting to rethink the "disorder" in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Nationally known ADHD expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ned Hallowell will be featured as the guest speaker at the dinner, and his remarks will be streamed live via webinar.
"ADHD can be a superpower when you learn how to manage it," said Dr. Hallowell. "Often people struggle with an ADHD diagnosis and view it as debilitating. We see it as an extraordinary gift of exceptional strengths and talents. We are grateful to Fusion for its support enlightening families about the positive possibilities."
A national leader in personalized education, Fusion Academy will host Dr. Hallowell for an in-person event that will include a dinner, following which, Hallowell's remarks will be simulcast via a live webinar. Details follow:
Webinar: Making Your Life VAST and Full of Potential featuring Dr. Ned Hallowell
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022
Where: Bentley University, LaCava Building, 175 Forest St., Waltham, MA 02452
Time: 6:00 p.m. (live) or 6:30 p.m. (virtual)
Remarks Duration: 90 minutes, including Q&A
Register for Live event: May 19, 2022 @6:00 pm – 8 pm,
Register for Virtual event: May 19, 2022 @6:30 pm – 8 pm
Dr. Ned Hallowell is the author of Driven from Distraction which changed the way the world sees ADHD. He has written 12 bestsellers about ADHD and hosts the popular podcast, Dr. Hallowell's Wonderful World of Different that celebrates life, and the tremendous variety of ways people find to live it.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs the brain's executive functions. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 9.4% of children have been diagnosed with having ADHD. The disorder is often mistaken for a behavior disorder, mental illness, and a specific learning disability; it impacts aspects of development, such as learning, social, motor, and coping skills. People with ADHD have trouble with impulse control, focusing, and organization.
"Fusion's webinars are intended to support families as they navigate the complexities of parenting in a world that increasingly competes for our attention," said Matthew Shea, Director of Outreach for Fusion Academy Burlington. "We are grateful to Dr. Hallowell for sharing his expertise, which we hope strengthen families' bonds and gain a better understanding of how to embrace and manage ADHD."
Most recently, Fusion hosted a webinar focused on making summer more meaningful. The webinar can be viewed and shared here. All of Fusion's webinars can be found here.
About Fusion Academy:
Fusion Academy is part of Fusion Education Group (FEG) a revolutionary innovator in personalized education. FEG provides accredited personalized education for than 5,000 middle and high school students at Fusion Academy, with 67 campuses that offer one-to-one instruction; Futures Academy, which offers one-to-one, small group instruction and online learning at 15 California campuses; Barnstable Academy, which offers traditional college-prep in a small school setting in New Jersey; and Fusion Global Academy, which offers one-to-one personalized education through a completely virtual campus that currently serves students in 45 states and 18 countries. More information about FEG's national events can be found here. FEG has more than 80 campuses in 18 states and the District of Columbia.
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LONDON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tetragon has released its Monthly Factsheet for July 2022.
- Net Asset Value: $2,683m
- Fully Diluted NAV Per Share: $28.64
- Share Price (TFG NA): $10.25
- Monthly NAV per share total return: 0.6%
- Monthly Return on Equity: 0.7%
- Most recent quarterly dividend: $0.11
- Dividend yield: 4.2%
Please refer to important disclosures on page 3 of the Monthly Factsheet.
Please click below to access the Monthly Factsheet.
About Tetragon:
Tetragon is a closed-ended investment company that invests in a broad range of assets, including public and private equities and credit (including distressed securities and structured credit), convertible bonds, real estate, venture capital, infrastructure, bank loans and TFG Asset Management, a diversified alternative asset management business. Where appropriate, through TFG Asset Management, Tetragon seeks to own all, or a portion, of asset management companies with which it invests in order to enhance the returns achieved on its capital. Tetragon's investment objective is to generate distributable income and capital appreciation. It aims to provide stable returns to investors across various credit, equity, interest rate, inflation and real estate cycles. The company's non-voting shares are traded on Euronext in Amsterdam, a regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam N.V., and on the Specialist Fund Segment of the main market of the London Stock Exchange. For more information please visit the company's website at www.tetragoninv.com.
This release does not contain or constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction. The securities of Tetragon have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless they are registered under applicable law or exempt from registration. Tetragon does not intend to register any portion of its securities in the United States or to conduct a public offer of securities in the United States. In addition, Tetragon has not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, and investors will not be entitled to the benefits of such Act. Tetragon is registered in the public register of the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets under Section 1:107 of the Financial Markets Supervision Act as a collective investment scheme from a designated country.
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BEIJING, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and the multinational business magazine Fortune Korea signed a memorandum of understanding on 1 May 2022.
The MOU between one of China's leading business schools, CKGSB, and Fortune Korea, an economic media specializing in global economic and industrial issues, also well-known for its 'Fortune 500' lists, will strengthen the partnership between the institutions around knowledge sharing and customized leadership programs.
With this agreement, Fortune Korea has paved the way for CKGSB's contents, including CKGSB Knowledge articles, CKGSB Business Conditions Index (BCI) monthly surveys, topical reports and blog articles, to be published and promoted across its platforms.
Under the partnership, Fortune Korea will be able to conduct interviews with some of CKGSB's most seasoned faculty members and influential alumni, and the two partners will seek to create opportunities to build a network between the Chinese and Korean business communities.
In addition, the partnership will explore possibilities in operating short-term programs, including customized programs or trainings for executives and next-generation CEOs, and CKGSB may also provide customized courses and content for Fortune Korea's own training programs or conferences.
Fortune is an American multinational business magazine that was founded by Time magazine's co-founder Henry Robinson Luce in 1929 as "the Ideal Super-Class Magazine" for "wealthy and influential people." Fortune Korea is the Korean version of Fortune Magazine, first published in 2009 in South Korea.
Established in Beijing in November 2002, CKGSB is China's first privately-funded and research-driven business school. The school aims to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, sense of social responsibility, innovative mindset, and ability to lead with empathy and compassion. Today, CKGSB stands apart for its full-time, world-class faculty, research excellence, China insights and unparalleled alumni network. More than half of its 40 strong faculty members previously held tenure or senior professorships at top business schools, such as MIT, Wharton, and Yale. CKGSB is also the preferred choice for management education among China's established business leaders and a new generation of disruptors. More than half of its 18,000 alumni are at the CEO or Chairman level and, collectively, they lead one fifth of China's 100 most valuable brands.
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– Fan-Favorite: Dill-icious Diva and brand-new Watermelon Iced Tea Set to Cool Down Guests –
ATLANTA, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the launch of its limited-time, fan-favorite Dill-icious Diva chicken salad and all new Watermelon Iced Tea. The beloved chicken salad flavor is a refreshing blend of cool, crisp cucumbers and summery dill flavors. Dill-icious Diva will be available now through August.
"We couldn't be more excited to put Dill-icious Diva back on our menu for a limited time and to introduce our new Watermelon Iced Tea this season," said Scott Deviney, Chicken Salad Chick President and CEO. "We're always looking to satisfy our customers' cravings and our latest editions are sure to do just that with made from scratch, refreshing ingredients that will help guests beat the heat this summer."
Originally crafted in 2015, the popular Dill-icious Diva was created by one of Chicken Salad Chick's guests, Jennifer Kirkland of Tallahassee, Florida. As part of the brand's Pick a New Chick Contest, Jennifer's bright and refreshing flavor packed full of fresh herbs and refreshing cucumbers was the clear front-runner and now fan-favorite flavor that is perfect for summertime.
Alongside Dill-icious Diva, Chicken Salad Chick is launching a brand-new summer treat- a light and replenishing Watermelon Iced Tea. An exciting addition to Chicken Salad Chick's current drink selection of sweetened iced tea, unsweetened iced tea and natural lemonade, the new Watermelon Iced Tea is a sweet sip of summer in a glass.
Founded in Auburn, Alabama and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Chicken Salad Chick offers a fun twist on a Southern classic. Since its opening in 2008, the brand has continued to deliver a "custom fit" chicken salad experience, with a variety of fresh and original flavors to choose from, gourmet soups, flavorful side salads, signature sandwiches, and delectable desserts. A testament to its success, Chicken Salad Chick now has over 220 locations across the nation.
For more information, visit http://www.chickensaladchick.com. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and trends.
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 215 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, FastCasual.com's top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2022, QSR's Best Franchise Deals in 2019 and 2020, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises in 2020. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — For at least the third time in a dozen years, portable toilets are parked outside the ornate Mississippi Capitol because Jackson’s water system is in crisis.
The big “Gotta Go” trailer is just one example of the city’s desperation. Many homes, businesses and government offices have had little or no running water this week, forcing people to wait in long lines for drinking water or water to flush toilets.
The scenes testify to the near collapse of a water system that residents could not trust even in the best of times. The failure to provide such an essential service reflects decades of government dysfunction, population change and decaying infrastructure. It has also fueled a political battle in which largely white GOP state lawmakers have shown little interest in helping a mostly Black city run by Democrats.
“We’re on a budget, and we have to go buy water all the time. All the time,” said Mary Huard, whose child has been forced to shift to online schooling because in-person classes were called off due to weak water pressure.
Even before the pressure dropped, Jackson’s system was fragile, and officials had warned for years that widespread loss of service was possible. A cold snap in 2021 froze pipes and left tens of thousands of people without running water. Similar problems happened again early this year, on a smaller scale.
Broken water and sewer pipes are also common in Mississippi’s largest city. The Environmental Protection Agency told Jackson months ago that its water system violates the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
The crisis deepened after heavy rain last week flooded the Pearl River and exacerbated trouble at the main water-treatment plant during the weekend.
The lines for water formed at churches, fire stations, community centers and outside big-box stores.
Outside a high school, volunteers used a pump connected to a tanker to distribute water to people who showed up with whatever empty containers they could find. One woman brought a truck bed full of empty paint buckets. A school maintenance worker hauled away a garbage container with water sloshing over the sides.
When Gov. Tate Reeves and President Joe Biden declared the situation an emergency, residents had already been advised for a month to boil their water before doing everything from brushing teeth to boiling pasta.
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said fixing the problems could cost billions of dollars — far beyond Jackson’s ability to pay. That ability has been limited by a shrinking tax base that resulted from white flight, which began about a decade after public schools were integrated in 1970.
The population peaked in 1980 at nearly 203,000. It currently stands at about 150,000, with about 25% of residents living in poverty.
In the past half-century, the racial composition of Jackson has also changed. Once majority white, it is now more than 80% Black. The suburbs encircling Jackson are generally whiter and more prosperous and have newer infrastructure.
The mostly white, Republican-dominated Mississippi Legislature has been reluctant to offer assistance, even though the problems have disrupted daily life in the Capitol where lawmakers work for at least a few months every year.
The Democratic mayor and the Republican governor rarely speak to each other. And when Reeves held a news conference Monday to announce a state of emergency, Lumumba was nowhere to be seen. Reeves said he did not invite the mayor.
They held separate news conferences again Tuesday and Wednesday, although Lumumba insisted they are working as a team. By Thursday, the two finally appeared together.
“Right now, what we’re focused on is the operational unity that we have,” Lumumba said as he stood by Reeves. “Operational unity means that we’re focused more on our common ends and objectives than any differences that we may have revealed at some point in time.”
Reeves frequently criticizes Jackson for its crime rate and has said the city’s water problems stem from shoddy management.
“I know that the team at the state Department of Health as well as the EPA has been working tirelessly since 2016 trying to convince the city to come into compliance with the orders that have been put forth. They were generally unsuccessful at that,” Reeves said Monday.
Cecil Brown is a Democrat who represented part of Jackson in the Mississippi House for 16 years before serving on the state Public Service Commission. He urged city, state and congressional leaders to work together.
“If you don’t like each other, it’s OK, let’s say, ‘If we can’t work together, let’s put our staff together,” Brown said in an interview Thursday.
The governor has blocked some efforts to alleviate the water woes. After the city hired a private contractor to handle water billing, some customers went months without receiving bills, while others skipped payments.
In 2020, Reeves vetoed legislation that would have let Jackson forgive at least a portion of the unpaid water bills for poor people. He took a more passive approach in 2021, allowing water-payment legislation to become law by letting the proposal sit for five days without his signature.
Lumumba has complained that Mississippi, a state with almost a 40% Black population, is often overlooked by national Democrats and taken for granted by Republicans.
Criticism about the Jackson water debacle is not strictly partisan.
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat whose district includes most of Jackson, said in mid-August that Jackson leaders had not provided specific proposals for improvements.
“The city fathers and mothers will have to step up, produce that plan that we can begin to sell from Jackson to Washington,” Thompson told television station WJTV.
An infrastructure bill signed into law last year by Biden is designed to address problems like Jackson’s, but it’s unclear how much of that money the Mississippi capital will receive.
At the same time, Mississippi is slashing taxes. This year, Reeves signed the state’s largest-ever tax cut, which will reduce revenue by an estimated $185 million the first year and $525 million the final year.
The governor argued that cutting the income tax would “lead to more wealth for all Mississippians,” even as one of the poorest states in the nation struggles to support schools and rural hospitals.
Reeves has not said whether he will call a special session of the Legislature before January to consider aid for Jackson. Any proposals will face opposition from some Republicans who say the state should not rescue Jackson from its predicament.
But Republican state Sen. Brice Wiggins of Pascagoula, along the Gulf Coast, said he is willing to help if the aid includes an accountability plan.
“The state ‘bailing out’ the city after what appears to be decades long neglect & failed leadership violates my sense of accountability & conservative principles,” Wiggins wrote on Twitter. He added that he remembers government aid after Hurricane Katrina.
“In the end, it’s about the safety of Jackson’s citizens & its economic viability,” Wiggins said.
Even when Jackson is not under a boil-water notice, Sharon Epps said she buys bottled water for her family because she doesn’t trust the tap water. She said her landlord replaced a broken line that spewed raw sewage into the back yard.
“When you can’t use the bathroom like you want to, and it’s floating in your back yard, that’s the saddest part about it. And then you can’t sit out in the back yard because it smells so bad,” Epps said. “It’s a disaster, baby.”
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Associated Press Writer Michael Goldberg contributed to this report. Follow Emily Wagster Pettus on Twitter at http://twitter.com/EWagsterPettus. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-mississippi-capitals-water-disaster-developed-over-decades/ | 2022-09-02T19:16:16Z |
HONG KONG (AP) — An industrial support ship operating in the South China Sea has sunk in a storm with the possible loss of more than two dozen crew members, rescue services in Hong Kong said Saturday.
Authorities dispatched planes and helicopters to aid in the rescue, with at least three people from the crew of 30 brought to safety as of 5:30 p.m. (1030 GMT) Saturday.
Photos released by the Hong Kong Government Flying Service showed one crew member being winched up to a rescue helicopter as big waves lashed the sinking vessels, which had broken up in two parts.
The accident occurred about 300 kilometers (186 miles) south of Hong Kong.
The Flying Service did not give the name or origin of the vessel. It said in a statement that crew members were negotiating difficulties brought on by Severe Tropical Storm Chaba, which was packing maximum winds of 110 kilometers (68 miles) per hour.
The storm made landfall in the western part of the coastal province of Guangdong later Saturday.
The Hong Kong service sent two fixed-wing aircraft and four helicopters for the rescue effort. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ship-sinks-in-storm-off-hong-kong-dozens-of-crew-in-danger/ | 2022-07-02T21:45:42Z |
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A tiny spacecraft with big implications for lunar exploration has launched.
The miniscule satellite, called a CubeSat, is about the size of a microwave oven and weighs just 55 pounds (25 kilograms), but it will be the first to test out a unique, elliptical lunar orbit. The CubeSat will act as a pathfinder for Gateway, an orbiting lunar outpost that will serve as a way station between Earth and the moon for astronauts.
The orbit, which is called a near rectilinear halo orbit, is very elongated and provides stability for long-term missions while requiring little energy to maintain -- which is exactly what the Gateway will need. The orbit exists at a balanced point in the gravities of the moon and Earth.
The mission, called the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, and known as CAPSTONE, lifted off the launchpad Tuesday at 5:55 a.m. ET. The CubeSat launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from the company's Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.
It will reach the orbit point within three months and then spend the next six months in orbit. The spacecraft can provide more data about power and propulsion requirements for the Gateway.
The CubeSat's orbit will bring the spacecraft within 1,000 miles (1,609.3 kilometers) of one lunar pole at its closest pass and within 43,500 miles (70,006.5 kilometers) from the other pole every seven days. Using this orbit will be more energy efficient for spacecraft flying to and from the Gateway since it requires less propulsion than more circular orbits.
The miniature spacecraft will also be used to test out communication capabilities with Earth from this orbit, which has the advantage of a clear view of Earth while also providing coverage for the lunar south pole -- where the first Artemis astronauts are expected to land in 2025.
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbit, which has been circling the moon for 13 years, will provide a reference point for CAPSTONE. The two spacecraft will communicate directly with each other, allowing teams on the ground to measure the distance between each one and home in on CAPSTONE's exact location.
The collaboration between the two spacecraft can test CAPSTONE's autonomous navigation software, called CAPS, or the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System. If this software performs as expected, it could be used by future spacecraft without relying on tracking from Earth.
"The CAPSTONE mission is a valuable precursor not just for Gateway, but also for the Orion spacecraft and the Human Landing System," said Nujoud Merancy, chief of NASA's Exploration Mission Planning Office at Johnson Space Center in Houston. "Gateway and Orion will use the data from CAPSTONE to validate our model, which will be important for operations and planning for the future mission."
Small satellites on big missions
The CAPSTONE mission is a rapid, low-cost demonstration with the intent to help lay a foundation for future small spacecraft, said Christopher Baker, the small spacecraft technology program executive at NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate.
Small missions that can be put together and launched quickly at lower cost means that they can take chances that larger, more expensive missions can't.
"So often on a flight test, you learn as much, if not more, from failure than you do from success. We can afford to take more risk, knowing that there's a probability of failure, but that we can accept that failure in order to move into advanced capabilities," Baker said. "In this case, failure is an option."
The lessons from smaller CubeSat missions can inform larger missions down the line -- and CubeSats have already been setting out for more challenging destinations than low-Earth orbit.
When NASA's InSight lander was on its nearly seven-month trip to Mars in 2018, it wasn't alone. Two suitcase-size spacecraft, called MarCO, followed InSight on its journey. They were the first cube satellites to fly into deep space.
During InSight's entry, descent and landing, the MarCO satellites received and transmitted communication from the lander to let NASA know that InSight was safely on the surface of the red planet. They were nicknamed EVE and WALL-E, for the robots from the 2008 Pixar film.
The fact that the tiny satellites made it to Mars, flying behind InSight through space, excited engineers. The CubeSats kept flying beyond Mars after InSight landed, but fell silent by the end of the year. But MarCO was an excellent test of how CubeSats can tag along on bigger missions.
These tiny but mighty spacecraft will again serve a supporting role in September, when the DART mission, or the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, will deliberately crash into the moonlet Dimorphos as it orbits near-Earth asteroid Didymos to change the motion of the asteroid in space.
The collision will be recorded by LICIACube, or Light Italian Cubesat for Imaging of Asteroids, a companion cube satellite provided by the Italian Space Agency. The briefcase-size CubeSat is traveling on DART, which launched in November 2021, and will be deployed from it prior to impact so it can record what happens. Three minutes after the impact, the CubeSat will fly by Dimorphos to capture images and video. The video of the impact will be streamed back to Earth.
The Artemis I mission will also carry three cereal box-size CubeSats that are hitching a ride to deep space. Separately, the tiny satellites will measure hydrogen at the moon's south pole and map lunar water deposits, conduct a lunar flyby, and study particles and magnetic fields streaming from the sun.
More affordable missions
The CAPSTONE mission relies on NASA's partnership with commercial companies like Rocket Lab, Stellar Exploration, Terran Orbital Corporation and Advanced Space. The lunar mission was built using a fixed-price small business innovative research contract -- in under three years and for under $30 million.
Larger missions can cost billions of dollars. The Perseverance rover, currently exploring on Mars, cost more than $2 billion and the Artemis I mission has an estimated cost of $4.1 billion, according to an audit by the NASA Office of Inspector General.
These kinds of contracts can expand the opportunities for small, more affordable missions to the moon and other destinations while creating a framework for commercial support of future lunar operations, Baker said.
Baker's hope is that small spacecraft missions can increase the pace of space exploration and scientific discovery -- and CAPSTONE and other CubeSats are just the beginning.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Some lawmakers say it is time to remove some federal barriers and allow advanced practice registered nurses to better provide care to the patients they serve.
“It’s gonna make a huge difference for patients,” Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) said.
Roybal-Allard wants Congress to recognize the role advanced practice registered nurses have in the U.S healthcare system.
“They include nurse practitioners, nurses, anesthetists, nurse midwives and clinical nurse specialists,” Roybal-Allard said.
Her legislation aims to improve healthcare access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by expanding the authority the highly trained nurses have to treat these patients. The bill’s Republican co-sponsor, Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) says the country can’t, “afford to undervalue the essential contributions our nurses make.”
The bill looks to remove federal requirements for physician oversight of APRNs when they do things like writing a prescription or supervising medical rehab.
“These law and negotiations reduce access to care and create disruptions in care,” Roybal-Allard said.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners says the current regulations prevent these nurses from administering proper care.
“The I CAN Act would remove these barriers, fully realizing the potential of our np workforce at a time, when it is needed the most,” AANP President April Kapu said.
Roybal-Allard says she is confident they will get more lawmakers to recognize that fewer regulations will benefit patients. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/bipartisan-bill-looks-to-remove-barriers-for-advanced-practice-registered-nurses/ | 2022-09-16T20:56:00Z |
Report documents the benefits of getting feedback and surveying clients for financial advisory firms
LENEXA, Kan., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXA Insights, a client feedback and surveying software for financial advisory firms, recently released a case study explaining how their technology benefitted Mariner Wealth Advisors, a nationally recognized wealth advisory firm with 70 offices across the United States.
Mariner Wealth Advisors wanted to better understand their performance and client sentiment, increase client engagement, and discover potential risks and opportunities within their client base. They also needed to make sure these insights were backed up with substantial data. Therefore, they reached out to NEXA Insights to help create a long-term strategy for ongoing referrals and client satisfaction and retention. NEXA's client survey technology became the primary assessment tool and NEXA's chief executive, Chris Manker, served as lead consultant on the project.
"The survey results confirmed that our clients are interested, engaged, and find value in the services we offer," said Christa Spencer, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Mariner Wealth Advisors. "It really translates to just having the facts and then using those facts to formulate or confirm your plan of action."
"The survey also showed areas where we could provide more information or services to clients," added Spencer. "In addition, clients were able to provide referrals, directly within the survey tool if desired, which allowed us to put an ROI on the survey."
NEXA Insights' surveying software is a unique client feedback tool within the financial services industry, allowing all sizes of advisory firms to facilitate client communication and increase client engagement, identify at-risk clients, discover new opportunities to serve clients further, determine which clients are willing to refer, collect testimonials, evaluate service models, and benchmark against other financial advisory firms with first-class analytics and insights.
"At NEXA Insights, we believe that client surveys can become your superpower, providing you with data that confirms where your firm excels, reveals where there are opportunities or issues, and shows how you stack up against your competitors," said Chris Manker, Founder of NEXA Insights. "We pride ourselves on making the client surveying process as effortless and user-friendly as possible."
After customizing Mariner Wealth Advisors' survey by combining NEXA's proven library of survey questions with additional, unique questions that Mariner wanted to incorporate, NEXA handled the process of sending out the survey to Mariner's client base and saw immediate results. Almost 41% of over 13,700 specially-invited clients responded – a high response rate for a campaign of that size – showing that Mariner has great client engagement and that their clients have a strong interest in providing feedback.
The responses showed which services clients valued most and their desire for client communication, identified at-risk clients via questions around client satisfaction, uncovered opportunities with certain clients that were underserved via questions around other financial issues they may be facing (estate planning, tax planning, life insurance planning, retirement income needs, aging parent needs, family wealth counseling, etc.), identified which clients would be most likely to refer Mariner to friends, family, and colleagues, and allowed Mariner to collect testimonials.
In addition, Mariner was provided with comprehensive analytics that revealed client sentiment, including scores for satisfaction and engagement, a Net Promoter Score (NPS), and an overall score, along with industry benchmarks to compare their performance to other financial advisory firms. All of these analytics, insights, and results were detailed and explained to them in follow-up consulting sessions with NEXA, where Manker and team highlighted key takeaways, identified opportunities and risks, and provided additional insights.
The survey gave Mariner Wealth Advisors the quantifiable data they needed to create an actionable plan for their advisors, managing directors, and regional managing directors. Rather than just anecdotal evidence, the firm was provided with facts to back up their business strategy. The data helped inform where they should spend their time, efforts, and money moving forward, and provided areas of opportunity from sales, marketing, and engagement standpoints. The NPS will be measured over time, with the goal of continually maintaining or raising that already stellar number.
The complete work for Mariner Wealth Advisors is detailed in a case study now available to interested financial advisors and financial services firms. To see the full case study, please click here.
NEXA Insights is a client feedback and surveying software for financial advisory firms, founded in October 2017 and headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. Their software helps collect data for advisors to understand strengths and weaknesses in their operations, as well as client sentiment. Their unique survey experiences have allowed for greater client engagement and more accurate data generation for many firms, including actionable insights. For additional information, visit their website at www.NEXAInsights.com.
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4 teens shot in spray of bullets at Fla. apartment complex
GOULDS, Fla. (WFOR) - Four teens have been hospitalized after being shot at a Florida apartment complex. Residents say the gun violence in their community has to stop.
Four teens were walking just after 5 p.m. Friday alongside Cutler Manor Apartments in Goulds when investigators say they were sprayed with bullets. The victims were two 13-year-olds and two 15-year-olds.
The bullets hit the teens multiple times, and they were all taken to the Ryder Trauma Center. One is in critical but stable condition. The others are listed in stable condition.
So far, no one has been arrested. It’s unclear where the shooter fired from or how they got away.
Charlie Williams owns the Cool Bear Ice Cream shop across the street and says this isn’t the first time he’s seen shootings happen in this complex.
“We just heard the shots, and a couple of customers got down from the shots being fired over there,” he said. “This is our community, right? We need it to stop.”
Romania Dukes with Mothers Fighting for Justice lost her son to a stray bullet in the complex eight years ago.
“This has to stop. How many more kids have to get shot? How many more kids have to die before you guys get it? Enough is enough. You have to speak up,” she said.
Police are urging anyone with information about who was behind the shooting to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.
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Stacker compiled a list of hot and new restaurants in Dallas from Yelp. Read on to see restaurants that opened near you that are worth checking out.
Mattito’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (20 reviews)
– Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
– Address: 2945 Long Prairie Rd Flower Mound, TX 75022
– Opened: Opened 6 weeks ago
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Anaya’s Seafood Scratch Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (21 reviews)
– Categories: Seafood
– Address: 4621 W Park Plano, TX 75093
– Opened: Opened 4 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
42 BBQ Smokehouse + Market
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (30 reviews)
– Categories: Barbeque, Smokehouse, Sandwiches
– Address: 3613 Shire Blvd Richardson, TX 75082
– Opened: Opened 2 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
Dirty Bones
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (12 reviews)
– Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings
– Address: 2610 N Houston St Dallas, TX 75201
– Opened: Opened 3 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
Hudson House
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (36 reviews)
– Categories: Seafood, Bars, American (Traditional)
– Address: 5904 N MacArthur Blvd Irving, TX 75039
– Opened: Opened 3 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
The Cluckin
– Rating: 5 / 5 (21 reviews)
– Categories: Chicken Wings, Halal, Burgers
– Address: 18110 Midway Rd Dallas, TX 75287
– Opened: Opened 3 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
Real Thai Cuisine
– Rating: 5 / 5 (9 reviews)
– Categories: Thai, Desserts, Soup
– Address: 2230 S Collins St Arlington, TX 76010
– Opened: Opened 6 weeks ago
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Velvet Taco
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (6 reviews)
– Categories: American (New), Tacos, Vegetarian
– Address: 5350 Nebraska Furniture Mart Dr. The Colony, TX 75056
– Opened: Opened 2 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Cane Rosso
– Rating: 4 / 5 (10 reviews)
– Categories: Pizza, Italian
– Address: 6959 Arapaho Rd Dallas, TX 75248
– Opened: Opened 5 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Ford’s Garage – Plano
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (64 reviews)
– Categories: Burgers, Comfort Food, Bars
– Address: 3904 N Dallas Pkwy Plano, TX 75093
– Opened: Opened 5 weeks ago
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Ford’s Garage – Plano
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (64 reviews)
– Categories: Burgers, Comfort Food, Bars
– Address: 3904 N Dallas Pkwy Plano, TX 75093
– Opened: Opened 5 weeks ago
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The Barrel
– Rating: 4 / 5 (20 reviews)
– Categories: Cocktail Bars, Diners, Wine Bars
– Address: 2648 Farm To Market Rd 407 E Bartonville, TX 76226
– Opened: Opened 6 weeks ago
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Awesome Times
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (20 reviews)
– Categories: American (New)
– Address: 2630 Justin Rd Highland Village, TX 75077
– Opened: Opened 4 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
The Toasted Yolk – Southlake
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (5 reviews)
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Salad
– Address: 2820 E Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092
– Opened: Opened 6 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Akira Back
– Rating: 4 / 5 (31 reviews)
– Categories: Japanese, Korean
– Address: 5765 Grandscape Blvd The Colony, TX 75056
– Opened: Opened 2 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
Federales
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (51 reviews)
– Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
– Address: 2820 Commerce St Dallas Dallas, TX 75226
– Opened: Opened 8 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Carbone Dallas
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
– Categories: Italian
– Address: 1617 Hi Line Dr Dallas, TX 75207
– Opened: Opened 2 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
The Dream Tacos
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (19 reviews)
– Categories: Tacos
– Address: 2807 Central Dr Bedford, TX 76021
– Opened: Opened 4 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Uzy’s Pizza And Gyro
– Rating: 4 / 5 (8 reviews)
– Categories: Pizza
– Address: 607 Harwood Rd Bedford, TX 76021
– Opened: Opened 6 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
The Alley Noodle Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (41 reviews)
– Categories: Noodles, Chicken Wings, Vietnamese
– Address: 7701 Stacy Rd McKinney, TX 75070
– Opened: Opened 3 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
District Dallas
– Rating: 4 / 5 (25 reviews)
– Categories: Whiskey Bars, Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
– Address: 5100 Belt Line Rd Dallas, TX 75254
– Opened: Opened 2 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
Sushi Mocki
– Rating: 5 / 5 (5 reviews)
– Categories: Sushi Bars
– Address: 5321 E Mockingbird Ln Dallas, TX 75206
– Opened: Opened a few days ago
– Read more on Yelp
Darna Mediterranean Market
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (20 reviews)
– Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pizza
– Address: 7700 Windrose Ave Plano, TX 75024
– Opened: Opened 5 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Baonecci Ristorante
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (14 reviews)
– Categories: Italian
– Address: 7151 Preston Rd Frisco, TX 75034
– Opened: Opened 4 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Cafe Duro
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (3 reviews)
– Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Wine Bars
– Address: 2804 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206
– Opened: Opened 6 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Hugo’s Invitados
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (7 reviews)
– Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
– Address: 3699 McKinney Ave Dallas, TX 75204
– Opened: Opened 5 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Arabica
– Rating: 5 / 5 (16 reviews)
– Categories: Middle Eastern, Arabic, Mediterranean
– Address: 1403 E Campbell Rd Richardson, TX 75081
– Opened: Opened 6 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Pho 95
– Rating: 4 / 5 (15 reviews)
– Categories: Vietnamese
– Address: 9780 Walnut St Dallas, TX 75243
– Opened: Opened 3 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
Dolly Llama
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (8 reviews)
– Categories: Waffles, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
– Address: 2817 Howell St Dallas, TX 75204
– Opened: Opened 6 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Iwa Sushi Grill Dallas
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (8 reviews)
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
– Address: 5940 Royal Ln Dallas, TX 75230
– Opened: Opened 7 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Beehive
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (17 reviews)
– Categories: Cocktail Bars, American (New), Seafood
– Address: 1514 Elm St Dallas, TX 75201
– Opened: Opened 8 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Odelay Tex Mex
– Rating: 3 / 5 (28 reviews)
– Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
– Address: 5600 W Lovers Ln Dallas, TX 75209
– Opened: Opened 3 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
Hong Dumpling House
– Rating: 5 / 5 (5 reviews)
– Categories: Korean
– Address: 1901 Royal Ln Dallas, TX 75229
– Opened: Opened 7 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
China Queen
– Rating: 4 / 5 (43 reviews)
– Categories: Chinese
– Address: 3412 E Hebron Pkwy Carrollton, TX 75007
– Opened: Opened 3 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
Mike’s Chicken
– Rating: 4 / 5 (19 reviews)
– Categories: Chicken Shop
– Address: 7752 Forest Ln Dallas, TX 75230
– Opened: Opened 8 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Restaurant Beatrice
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (25 reviews)
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
– Address: 1111 N Beckley Ave Dallas, TX 75208
– Opened: Opened 2 months ago
– Read more on Yelp
Tatsu Dallas
– Rating: 5 / 5 (10 reviews)
– Categories: Sushi Bars
– Address: 3309 Elm St Dallas, TX 75226
– Opened: Opened 7 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Douglas Bar and Grill
– Rating: 4 / 5 (7 reviews)
– Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque, American (Traditional)
– Address: 6818 Snider Plz Dallas, TX 75205
– Opened: Opened 5 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
286 Noodle House
– Rating: 5 / 5 (2 reviews)
– Categories: Vietnamese
– Address: 3347 W Walnut St Garland, TX 75042
– Opened: Opened 5 weeks ago
– Read more on Yelp
Hello Dumpling
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (6 reviews)
– Categories: Chinese
– Address: 8041 Walnut Hill Ln Dallas, TX 75231
– Opened: Opened 2 months ago
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Third Annual National Awareness Day Smashes Records for Engagement
TAMPA, Fla., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in the U.S., hosted its third annual "Are You O-K+" campaign for National High Potassium Awareness Day on May 1. The 50-state educational campaign, executed by AAKP Ambassadors at the local level and online, increased awareness of the devastating effects of high potassium (known as hyperkalemia) on individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Nearly three million people with CKD and/or heart failure in the U.S. are estimated to be living with high potassium levels. The campaign exceeded an AAKP public education record set in 2021, with tens of thousands of participants engaged virtually and an overall 279 percent increase over 2021 online engagement.
AAKP is a national leader in providing patients and families with high quality and timely kidney disease education programming and has produced over 20 educational webinars in the past 24 months. Potassium is an important mineral that plays a key role in controlling the function of nerves and muscles, particularly the heart. In a person without kidney disease, most of the extra potassium consumed in the diet is removed by the kidneys. As kidney function declines in individuals with kidney disease, the body cannot get rid of excess potassium. If potassium levels become too high, an individual is diagnosed with hyperkalemia (high potassium), a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.
"In 2022, AAKP broke all prior records for online and community reach and engagement with kidney patients, their medical teams, and our supporters throughout the kidney community. We accomplished this through an updated array of sophisticated and integrated social media tools and our rapidly growing grassroots network. High potassium is a topic of great concern to those suffering from kidney diseases, and it was easy to convert patient insights on these concerns into a popular and nationally known awareness day. AAKP is proud that our undertaking to recognize National High Potassium Awareness Day continues to surge, not only on May 1 (5.1), but all year round," stated Richard Knight, AAKP President, former dialysis patient, and current 15-year transplant recipient.
"We are proud to continue our collaboration with the AAKP in support of National High Potassium Day to raise awareness about potassium management among the kidney community," said Molly Painter, U.S. President of Vifor Pharma. "Today and every day, we're committed to empowering people living with kidney disease with additional knowledge to manage their condition, including the impacts of high potassium."
"AstraZeneca is proud to partner with the AAKP on National High Potassium Awareness Day to ensure patients understand their risks and have comprehensive and accessible resources to manage their potassium," said Lina Florén-Smith, Executive Director, Marketing, AstraZeneca.
Through AAKP's expanding capacities under its Center for Patient Research and Education, this year's AAKP "Are You O-K+" educational campaign kicked off in March 2022 during National Kidney Disease Month and provided a series of educational resources for kidney patients, their family members, and healthcare professionals to better understand and communicate about potassium management.
AAKP marked this year's awareness day by hosting its annual "Are You O-K+" virtual education event on April 29, 2022, which is now available to view OnDemand at https://bit.ly/AAKPAreYouOKEvent22. National High Potassium Awareness Day also featured educational posts throughout the day on social media: @areyouok5point1 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
AAKP was also pleased to release 12 new kidney-friendly recipes under its popular AAKP Delicious! program as part of the 2022 campaign. Each recipe is available for free as a downloadable PDF. This sixth edition recipe set can also be purchased at www.aakp.org/shop. Cooking video tutorials on each recipe from this edition are also available on AAKP's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/AAKPOnDemand.
Educational resources on high potassium and kidney disease are available all year long at http://www.areyouok.org/. For more information on the "Are You O-K+" campaign, available educational resources, and a countdown to National High Potassium Awareness Day 2023, visit http://www.areyouok.org/ and follow us on social media. For more information on AAKP's educational and advocacy programs, visit http://www.aakp.org/, and join today as a FREE member at www.aakp.org/join.
This year's "Are You O-K+" campaign was proudly supported by an educational donation by Vifor Pharma and AstraZeneca.
Since 1969, AAKP has been a patient-led organization driving policy discussions on kidney patient consumer care choice and treatment innovation. By 1973, AAKP patients had collaborated with the U.S. Congress and White House to begin American dialysis coverage for any person suffering kidney failure, a taxpayer effort that has saved over one million lives. In 2018, AAKP established the largest U.S. kidney voter registration program, KidneyVoters™. Over the past decade, AAKP patients have helped gain lifetime transplant drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients (2020); new patient-centered policies via the White House Executive Order on Advancing American Kidney Health (2019); new job protections for living organ donors from the U.S. Department of Labor (2018); and Congressional legislation allowing HIV-positive organ transplants for HIV-positive patients (2013). Follow AAKP on social media at @kidneypatient on Facebook, @kidneypatients on Twitter, and @kidneypatients on Instagram, and visit www.aakp.org for more information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jennifer Rate
Marketing and Communications Manager
(813) 400-2394
jrate@aakp.org
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(The Hill) – The ex-chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that it would set a “very risky precedent” for Pence to testify in front of the House Jan. 6 committee.
“I think that for the committee there should be a reflection and an appreciation that there are real separation, and basically balance of power, here, but there’s also I think a precedent that’s of great concern,” Marc Short said during an interview with CBS.
The Jan. 6 committee has held a series of public hearings this summer in an effort to publicize its findings that aim to connect former President Trump to the Capitol insurrection.
Pence became a focus of attention for Capitol rioters on the day when the mob breached the building’s security and chants of “hang Mike Pence” were heard during the chaos.
Testimony shared with the public during the select committee’s hearings alleged that Trump privately pressured Pence to overturn the election results during the certification process on Jan. 6, 2021.
The former president also made calls publicly on Twitter for Pence to overturn his electoral loss. However, Pence resisted these calls.
During his interview with CBS, Short said that testimony from Pence would set a precedent for other vice presidents, like President Biden, to testify in front of Congress.
“Do you want a precedent where all the sudden you’re allowed to bring former vice presidents to talk about what they were doing when they were vice president, in the Congress to talk about their conversations with the president of the United States?” Short asked.
He added: “I think it’s a very risky precedent.”
Short said that his main concern on Jan. 6 was ensuring that Pence still planned to “complete the business of the American people that night” by counting the votes of electors in the 2020 presidential election.
The former chief of staff added that he called Trump’s then-chief of staff Mark Meadows to discuss the issue.
“Our focus was making sure that the capitol was safe, making sure that democracy was continuing forward,” Short said of his conversation with Meadows. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/former-chief-of-staff-says-it-sets-a-very-risky-precedent-for-pence-to-testify-in-front-of-jan-6-committee/ | 2022-07-16T19:59:44Z |
Connect Attendees to Learn about Clearwater's Award-Winning Platform and Explore the Future of Investment Operations
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN), a leading provider of SaaS-based investment accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions, today announced that it will host its annual user conference, Clearwater Connect 2022, from September 13 to September 15, 2022, at the Boise Centre in Boise, Idaho.
Connect attendees will get a first look at the newest features and capabilities of the Clearwater platform and learn how these innovative technologies can be used to significantly boost business productivity and growth opportunities.
A Power-Packed Speaker Line-Up and an Immersive Educational Experience
The speaker lineup for Clearwater Connect 2022 includes a range of experts who rely on Clearwater's SaaS-based, state-of-the-art solutions, to conduct faster, accurate reporting to gain a competitive advantage. More than 500 experts in accounting and finance will have the opportunity to gain insights from some of the top minds in the industry, including business leaders from NAIC, PMA Asset Management, Transamerica and more. Some of our event speakers include:
- Susan Agbenoto, Director of Investment Performance at Opus Investment Management
- Dale Bruggeman, Chief, Policy and Development, Foreign Analysis and Administration at Ohio Department of Insurance
- Courtney Clarke, Vice President, Institutional Portfolio Manager at PMA Asset Management, LLC
- Bryan DeJonge, Investment Accounting Finance Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Eric Hansen, Senior Director Investment Reporting at Transamerica
- Peter Kelly, Manager, Securities Valuation Office at the NAIC
- Mandy Savage, Director, Investment Management and Assistant Treasurer at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
- Richelle Sugiyama, Investment Officer at Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho
- Sandeep Sahai, Chief Executive Officer at Clearwater Analytics
Attendees can choose to attend sessions across three primary tracks. Both the Accounting and Operational Best Practices and the Market Insights tracks offer continuing education credits while attendees learn about industry-relevant topics and upcoming regulatory changes. The Clearwater Product Training track offers a deep dive into the Clearwater platform, with live product demonstrations on how Clearwater technology and services can simplify investment accounting and reporting. Conference attendees can also register for 1:1 sessions with Clearwater Analytics experts for the opportunity to learn more about solutions that address their specific business needs.
Additionally, Clearwater Connect will recognize the success and accomplishments of individuals, teams and firms during the Clearwater Connect 2022 Client Awards ceremony. Visit the Clearwater Connect 2022 Client awards site to learn about the six award categories and nominate your team or team members today.
Attend Special Networking Events
Attendees will explore the special networking events taking place throughout the conference and have multiple opportunities to mingle in-person with investment accounting enthusiasts who span the globe and represent major industries, including banks, investment houses, insurance companies, consumer finance companies, mortgage lenders, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), among others.
Connect participants are invited to share their own valuable knowledge and experiences in small group breakout sessions and learn from peers as they facilitate discussions on a wide range of topics uniquely relevant to investment operations.
This year's Connect takes place in Boise, near Clearwater Analytics' headquarters, and will host several days' worth of recreational activities to showcase the thriving urban culture of Boise and the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
"Clearwater's clients value best practices and connections, and this year, we're thrilled to offer them a variety of opportunities to gain essential knowledge and interact with both our team and each other," said Subi Sethi, Chief Client Officer at Clearwater Analytics. "Our goal is to inspire attendees with our strategic vision, innovative platform, and collective knowledge that promises to accelerate growth and streamline operations."
"This year, Clearwater Connect offers an immersive learning experience where the world's most influential institutions and market leaders will discuss, debate, and navigate the highly complex and ever-changing world of investment accounting and operations," said Susan Ganeshan, Chief Marketing Officer at Clearwater Analytics. "From advances in risk management, to investment reporting, to the latest NAIC regulatory updates, a plethora of solutions to operations challenges will be unveiled at Clearwater Connect."
Connect with Clearwater
- Register to attend Clearwater Connect 2022.
- Follow Clearwater Analytics on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Join the Clearwater Connect conversation on social media channels by using the hashtag #CWANConnect2022.
About Clearwater Analytics
Clearwater Analytics is a global industry-leading SaaS solution for automated investment data aggregation, reconciliation, accounting, compliance, risk, performance, and reporting. Each day, the Clearwater solution reports on more than $5.9 trillion in assets for clients that include leading insurers, asset managers, corporations, pension plans, governments, and nonprofit organizations – helping them make the most of their investment portfolio data with a world-class product and client-centric servicing. Investment professionals around the globe trust Clearwater to deliver timely, validated investment data and analytics. Additional information about Clearwater can be found at clearwateranalytics.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The attorney for Dan Snyder told the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday there is no reason for the owner of the Washington Commanders to testify under subpoena for the congressional investigation into the NFL team’s workplace culture.
Snyder’s attorney, Karen Patton Seymour, sent a letter to committee chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney confirming her client would participate virtually in the July 28 session from Israel while on a planned family trip.
Patton Seymour, however, declined to accept the conditions of the subpoena. She argued in her letter it is not valid since the committee previously invited Snyder to participate voluntarily.
“We are confident that Mr. Snyder will able to provide full and complete testimony during his voluntary appearance,” Patton Seymour wrote.
The committee on Tuesday accepted the Snyder camp’s request to testify remotely, under conditions laid out by the initial subpoena to ensure “full and complete” testimony. Snyder did not appear when first invited along with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who testified virtually June 22. His representation cited prior obligations and international travel among the reasons.
Patton Seymour accused the committee of disingenuously suggesting Snyder has previously refused to cooperate. His trip to Israel is in observance of the first anniversary of his mother’s death. The committee received a letter from Snyder’s mother’s rabbi explaining the significance of the event, Patton Seymour wrote.
A message sent to a committee representative seeking comment was not immediately returned.
Congress launched an investigation into Washington’s workplace culture last year after the league declined to release a report of its independent review into the organization. The Commanders were levied a $10 million fine.
The committee has since looked into accusations of pervasive sexual harassment of women who worked for the team by Snyder and other executives. The committee said Snyder conducted a “shadow investigation” that sought to discredit former employees making accusations of workplace sexual harassment, hired private investigators to intimidate witnesses, and used an overseas lawsuit as a pretext to obtain phone records and emails.
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More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/snyder-camp-says-hell-testify-voluntary-not-subpoenaed/ | 2022-07-14T12:17:11Z |
Grant to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes will help connect veterans to employment opportunities with Custom Truck One Source
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Veterans Group (AVG), a social impact investment bank and Wall Street's first and only public benefit corporation, has helped establish an initiative to support veterans in connecting with long-term career opportunities with a leading Kansas City, Mo., employer.
Leveraging its growing philanthropic relationship with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes program, AVG has donated funds to support Hiring Our Heroes in preparing military service members and their spouses for the transition to civilian employment and connect with leading employers such as Custom Truck One Source (NYSE: CTOS). This is the latest in a series of donations in support of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's premier programs to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment.
AVG's contribution to Hiring Our Heroes is facilitating a connection between Custom Truck One Source and Hiring Our Heroes programs and events. The company will have the opportunity to engage with active-duty service members and their spouses who are preparing to separate from military service to educate them about employment opportunities in the industry and region. Custom Truck One Source will focus on closing the talent gap in technical roles that leverage skills and experiences gained during military service. Hiring Our Heroes helps service members and their spouses transition to civilian careers from Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, and other military installations in the region.
"Making valuable connections between employers who want to hire veterans and the non-profit organizations that can make that happen is just another way we help create economic opportunity for U.S. military veterans," said Ben Biles, co-founder and CEO of American Veterans Group. "Bringing Custom Truck One Source and Hiring Our Heroes together seemed an obvious and mutually beneficial path for the company and for the veterans and military spouses they'll be supporting."
AVG is a rapidly growing investment banking firm that dedicates 25% of its earnings to help military veterans and their spouses find meaningful careers after completing their military service. The firm directs its philanthropic giving to communities where it and its clients do business. AVG served as a member of the underwriting team for a secondary stock offering that was initiated last year by Custom Truck One Source stockholders who were affiliated with Blackstone.
"Establishing this valuable recruitment pipeline is a win-win for the company and the veterans they seek to hire," said Eric Eversole, president of Hiring Our Heroes and vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. "Working with Custom Truck One Source aligns perfectly with our mission to connect the military community with civilian companies to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. Our thanks to American Veterans Group for their gift and for taking the initiative to connect us with Custom Truck One Source."
"Supporting veterans is a priority for our company, particularly because the skills many develop while in the military align well with the technical nature of our core business and product offerings," said Fred Ross, chief executive officer of Custom Truck One Source. "The connection AVG has made for us with Hiring Our Heroes provides us with an effective tool to recruit the most qualified candidates to our team and support the military community at large."
American Veterans Group, PBC, is a military veteran-owned, social impact-focused broker dealer that delivers value to institutional clients while providing meaningful philanthropic support to the military veteran community. The company reinvests 25% of its earnings in national and local military veteran nonprofit organizations that provide worthy services and support to one of America's most vulnerable, at-risk populations. As Wall Street's only public benefit corporation, American Veterans Group empowers institutional clients to partner in its social mission while enabling them to remain focused on key business objectives and goals. To learn more about American Veterans Group, visit their website at www.americanvetsgroup.com.
Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) is a 501(c)(3) organization under the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The non-profit launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment. Working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's vast network of state and local chambers and other strategic partners from the public, private and nonprofit sectors, Hiring Our Heroes has helped hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment through its comprehensive training and hiring events, fellowship programs, and online tools. HOH programs and services are available in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and on military installations around the world. For more information on programming and initiatives: HiringOurHeroes.org; @HiringOurHeroes on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) is the first true single-source provider of specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions, offering a vast rental fleet, new and used equipment sales, aftermarket parts and tooling supply, world-class service, customization and remanufacturing, in-house financing solutions and reliable liquidity of aged assets through our auction. Our equipment breadth, seasoned experts, and integrated network of locations across North America together deliver superior service and unmatched efficiency to our customers. Dig in at customtruck.com and keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Mark Kroeger
The Boldsquare Group
(513) 236-3109
mark@boldsquare.com
www.boldsquare.com
For Custom Truck One Source
Teddy Dixon
816-728-3389
tdixon@customtruck.com
For Hiring Our Heroes
Alice Massimi
(202) 961-5748
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SOURCE American Veterans Group | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/19/american-veterans-group-helps-establish-veteran-employment-initiative-kansas-city-business/ | 2022-07-19T13:30:42Z |
Bradenton PD: More charges filed against man in pest control burglary scam
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Four more charges have been filed against a Pompano Beach man in connection with a pest control/burglary scam.
According to police, Sean Frank, is now facing more charges.
Previously, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sean and Laura Frank, after they allegedly impersonated exterminators to gain entry to several Bradenton condos in order to steal jewelry. Bradenton Police also began to suspect them in cases within their jurisdiction.
Earlier this week, Frank was charged in a burglary at River Oaks Condominium and has now been charged in connection with burglaries in the Ironwood and Pinebrook communities.
In total, Frank is charged with three counts of burglary to an occupied dwelling and three counts of scheming to defraud. These charges are enhanced due to the targets being elderly.
On February 24, 2022, Frank and an unidentified male accomplice posed as pest control company employees and convinced elderly residents that they were hired to spray for insects. Once inside, one suspect distracted the resident(s), convincing them to move furniture or other items, while the other suspect stole cash and jewelry.
The men left in a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a third person. Frank was previously arrested (May, 2022) by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office for similar crimes. He is in custody at the Escambia County Jail. When arrested in Manatee County, Frank was on probation for several felony charges in Escambia County.
If someone claiming to be a contractor working on behalf of a homeowners’ association, management company, or another company asks to enter your home, and you aren’t expecting them, confirm their employment and identity before letting them in. If you have information on these cases, contact Det. Jay Gow at (941) 932-9373 or jay.gow@bradentonpd.com; or Det. Todd Freed at (941) 932-9370 or todd.freed@bradentonpd.com. You also may email information on this or other cases to BPDTips@BradentonPD.com. To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll-free) at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip through manateecrimestoppers.com.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/29/bradenton-pd-more-charges-filed-against-man-pest-control-burglary-scam/ | 2022-07-29T21:22:04Z |
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of the general partner of MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.7050 per common unit for the second quarter of 2022, or $2.82 on an annualized basis. The distribution will be paid on Aug. 12, 2022, to common unitholders of record as of Aug. 5, 2022.
This release is intended to be a qualified notice under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b). Brokers and nominees should treat 100% of MPLX's distributions to foreign investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, MPLX's distributions to non-United States investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate.
About MPLX LP
MPLX is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets and provides fuels distribution services. MPLX's assets include a network of crude oil and refined product pipelines; an inland marine business; light-product terminals; storage caverns; refinery tanks, docks, loading racks, and associated piping; and crude and light-product marine terminals. The company also owns crude oil and natural gas gathering systems and pipelines as well as natural gas and NGL processing and fractionation facilities in key U.S. supply basins. More information is available at www.mplx.com.
Investor Relations Contacts: (419) 421-2071
Kristina Kazarian, Vice President
Jamie Madere, Manager
Isaac Feeney, Analyst
Media Contact: (419) 421-3312
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Alcantara sharp, Marlins win home opener over Phillies 4-3
By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Sports Writer
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings, Joey Wendle had two RBIs and the Miami Marlins won their home opener by downing the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3. Garrett Cooper hit his first home run of the year, while Jesús Sánchez had two hits and an RBI for Miami. Alcantara gave up seven hits, struck out five and walked one. Bryce Harper drove in three runs and J.T. Realmuto had four hits for the Phillies, who have lost three straight and four of five following a 2-0 start. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/14/alcantara-sharp-marlins-win-home-opener-over-phillies-4-3/ | 2022-04-15T03:39:46Z |
Meningococcal disease: CDC reports outbreak among worst in history
(Gray News) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health are investigating a meningococcal disease outbreak.
Officials said at least 24 cases and six deaths have currently been reported among gay and bisexual men.
The CDC reports this is one of the worst outbreaks involving the disease in U.S. history and is recommending gay and bisexual men get a meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).
“Getting vaccinated against meningococcal disease is the best way to prevent this serious illness, which can quickly become deadly,” said Jose Romero, director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
According to the CDC, anyone can get a meningococcal disease vaccine in Florida at no cost at any county health department during the outbreak.
“It’s important that gay and bisexual men who live in Florida get vaccinated, and those traveling to Florida talk to their healthcare provider about getting a MenACWY vaccine.”
Officials said symptoms of the meningococcal disease could appear suddenly, including high fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea/vomiting, or a dark purple rash. Symptoms can first appear as a flu-like illness but typically worsen very quickly.
The CDC reports it takes close or lengthy contact for people to spread meningococcal bacteria, but it can be passed through kissing or being near someone coughing.
Meningococcal disease can affect anyone and can be deadly. The disease includes infections of the lining of the brain, spinal cord and bloodstream.
Officials said keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best protection against meningococcal disease.
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MAGEE, Miss. (AP) — Congressional primary runoffs with incumbents are rare in Mississippi. This year, two of the state’s Republican representatives are fighting to keep their jobs in runoffs against challengers from their own party.
U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo is seeking a seventh term and was considered vulnerable after being accused in a 2021 congressional ethics report of abusing his office by misspending campaign funds.
U.S. Rep. Michael Guest is seeking a third term. He voted to create an independent commission to investigate the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and was forced into a runoff amid criticism that he was disloyal to former President Donald Trump.
Both Palazzo and Guest failed to cross the 50% threshold to win outright in their June 7 primaries. On Tuesday, Palazzo will go up against Mike Ezell, the sheriff of a coastal county, while Guest will face Michael Cassidy, a former Navy fighter pilot.
The Associated Press researched state records dating back to 1952 and found that no U.S. representative from Mississippi has been in a party primary runoff during those 70 years.
Mississippi’s other two congressmen, Democrat Bennie Thompson and Republican Trent Kelly, easily won their primaries this month.
Guest represents Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of Jackson and its suburbs, encompassing the area where Guest was district attorney before being elected to Congress. The district also has small towns, poultry processing plants and military installations, including one where Cassidy still trains pilots.
Guest received 47.5% to Cassidy’s 47% on June 7 in a race with three candidates. Guest and Cassidy campaigned separately last week in the small town of Magee, in a county where Guest fared slightly better than Cassidy in the first round of voting.
Guest calls his challenger a “carpetbagger” because Cassidy moved to Mississippi from the East Coast and only registered to vote here in 2021. Cassidy acknowledges the timing of his registration, saying he remained a voter in one state while being transferred to others.
Cassidy accuses Guest of betraying Trump by joining Democrats and 34 other Republicans in backing the creation of a bipartisan commission on the Jan. 6 attack.
Weeks after that proposal failed in the U.S. Senate, Guest was among 190 Republicans who opposed creating the House committee that has spent months investigating the insurrection and recently started televised hearings. He and Palazzo were among the House Republicans who objected to certifying election results from some states that went for Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential race.
Cassidy says in campaign speeches that Guest has done nothing to stop “the persecution of Jan. 6 political prisoners.” During a dinner at Jose’s Restaurant & Grill in Magee, Cassidy criticized the commission Guest voted to support.
“It said … in the bill that everybody that was up there that day was a domestic terrorist,” Cassidy said.
Guest rejects any notion that he has been disloyal to Trump.
“They don’t want to talk about our 95% voting record with Donald Trump that we were co-chairs of his Mississippi reelection campaign, that we voted against impeachment twice and actually spoke on the floor in opposition to that,” Guest told a lunch crowd the next day a mile away at Zip’s Cafe.
The winner of the runoff between Guest and Cassidy will face Shuwaski Young in November. Young worked in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during Barack Obama’s presidency.
Palazzo represents southeast Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District, which includes the cities of Biloxi and Hattiesburg. The district’s economy relies heavily on the military and shipbuilding.
Palazzo served in the Marine Corps and the Mississippi Army National Guard. He was in the state Legislature before unseating a longtime Democratic congressman in the tea party wave of 2010.
In 2021, a report by the Office of Congressional Ethics found “substantial reason to believe” Palazzo abused his office by misspending campaign funds, doing favors for his brother and enlisting staff for political and personal errands. His then-spokesperson, Colleen Kennedy, said the investigation was based on politically motivated “false allegations.”
In the primary, Palazzo received 31.5% of the vote to Ezell’s 25% in a race with seven candidates.
Ezell has said Palazzo is ineffective in representing south Mississippi, and he has criticized Palazzo for proxy voting — the practice of not showing up in person to cast votes in the House but allowing another member to cast a vote in his place.
In November, the winner of the runoff between Palazzo and Ezell will face Democrat Johnny L. DuPree, a former Hattiesburg mayor who was the 2011 Democratic nominee for governor, and Libertarian Alden Patrick Johnson.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade of mostly losing out, the Internal Revenue Service may finally get the cash infusion it’s long wanted in the economic package that Democrats are working furiously to push through Congress before their August break.
Under a deal worked out by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, the bill would spend an extra $79.6 billion on the beleaguered agency over the next 10 years. The plan would generate an additional $203.7 billion in revenue for the federal government over that time frame, for a net gain of more than $124 billion, the Congressional Budget Office projects.
As the Senate prepares to begin voting on the bill in the coming days, the IRS proposal has become a magnet for GOP attacks, testing Democratic unity as they try to deliver on key climate and health care priorities ahead of the fall midterm elections.
Democrats say the IRS investment is needed to ensure that corporations and wealthier Americans pay what they owe in taxes. But Republicans are warning it will lead to increased scrutiny of small business owners and others who are burdened enough.
The IRS has been mostly on the losing end of congressional funding fights over the past dozen years. In April, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig told members of the Senate Finance Committee the agency’s budget has decreased by more than 15% over the past decade when accounting for inflation and that the number of full-time employees at 79,000 in the last fiscal year was close to 1974 levels.
Enforcement staffing has been hit even harder, falling by some 30% since 2010, even though the filing population increased.
“Every measure that is important to effective tax administration has suffered tremendously in recent years, with profound deficiencies resulting from underinvestment in human capital and information technology,” Rettig said.
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., a longtime member of the Senate Finance Committee, said he hears the same thing from IRS commissioners every few years, regardless of whether they’re serving a Republican or Democratic administration.
“They beg us to provide some resources to the IRS so they can do their job,” Carper said.
Democrats see an opportunity to change that. More than half of their proposed spending increase would go to enforcement. The next biggest chunk, $25.3 billion, would go to operations support, such as rent, security and postage. Another $4.75 billion would go to improve call-back services and other technology designed to improve customer service. And $3.2 billion would go to pre-filing and educational assistance.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called the investment “essential as a tool to making sure we have a rational tax policy.”
“This will give us the chance to raise the revenue from wealthy tax cheats who are getting out of paying what they owe,” Wyden said.
GOP lawmakers decry the plan and depict a larger IRS as a means to harass constituents.
“In a time of inflation, Democrats also want to spend $80 billion to roughly double the size of the IRS so they can take more money out of the American people through harassment and audits, using taxpayer money to make taxpayers’ lives worse,” Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on the Senate floor Thursday.
“I think it’s terrible for them to want to weaponize the Internal Revenue Service, to supersize it in an effort to go after, you know, families and farmers and small businesses and try to raise more money,” said Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. “It’s basically a shakedown operation.”
One particular complaint is that the Democratic proposal should have put more resources for customer service rather than focusing on enforcement. The pandemic forced the IRS to temporarily shut down its processing facilities for health and safety reasons. That has led to unprecedented delays and challenges with the IRS still struggling to catch up.
“First, take care of good, honest taxpayers just trying to get basic assistance out of the IRS,” said Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont.
In a letter to lawmakers on Thursday, Rettig emphasized that the resources in the package would get the IRS back to historical norms in areas that are challenging the agency. Those include large corporations and high net-worth taxpayers, as well as multinational taxpayers, where sophisticated, specialized teams are needed to unpack complex structures. He also said that audit rates would not rise relative to recent years for those with less than $400,000 in annual income.
“These resources are absolutely not about increasing audit scrutiny on small businesses or middle-income Americans,” Rettig wrote.
The CBO projections indicate that the IRS measures represent about a sixth of the revenue raised by the bill, with that revenue going toward helping people buy private health coverage, boosting federal investments in renewable energy like wind and solar power, and paying down debt, among other things.
It’s unclear which aspects of the Democratic tax proposals could change before the Senate completes work on the bill, but Wyden said he is confident that the boost in spending for the IRS will remain in the final package.
“I can tell you, thus far, I have not had an objection in the Democratic caucus on this provision of beefing up IRS resources so they can go after wealthy tax cheats,” Wyden said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/tougher-irs-enforcement-central-to-dem-economic-package/ | 2022-08-05T13:11:26Z |
Local law enforcement agencies seize “large amounts of narcotics” during checkpoint enforcements
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Local law enforcement agencies seized “large amounts of narcotics” during a recent checkpoint enforcement operation.
On Thursday, April 21, the Junction City Police Department said it recently collaborated with the Wabaunsee Co. Sheriff’s Office in a 3-day special operation that targeted major criminals.
JCPD said the operation occurred in Wabaunsee Co. over three days and multiple arrests were made.
In addition to the arrests, JCPD said there were several instances in which “large amounts of narcotics were seized.”
JCPD said the operation is a great example of multiple agencies that collaborated and worked together on a common goal to make the community safer.
Other agencies who collaborated in the operation include:
- Wabaunsee Co. Sheriff’s Office
- Junction City Police Department
- Grandview Police Department
- Osage Co. Sheriff’s Office
- Marshall Co. Sheriff’s Office
- Salina Police Department
- Saline Co. Sheriff’s Office
- Dickinson Co. Sheriff’s Office
- Pottawatomie Co. Sheriff’s Office
- Newton Police Department
- North Newton Police Department
- Wamego Police Department
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Biden launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear plants
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and MATTHEW DALY
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to rescue nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power that helps to combat climate change. A certification and bidding process opened Tuesday for a civil nuclear credit program that is intended to bail out financially distressed owners or operators of nuclear power reactors. It’s the largest federal investment in saving financially distressed nuclear reactors, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The first round of awards will prioritize reactors that have already announced plans to close. A dozen U.S. reactors closed in the past decade before their licenses expired. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/19/biden-launches-6b-effort-to-save-distressed-nuclear-plants/ | 2022-04-19T23:04:13Z |
Get paid to eat, create, and go viral for @seedsofchangeofficial on TikTok
CHICAGO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer gigs, the SEEDS OF CHANGE™ brand is looking for a "Chief Rice-Tok Creator" to help launch its TikTok. The organic food brand seeks TikTok trend-spotting, rice-loving foodies who have the culinary chops to make mouthwatering meals from its versatile, convenient, ready-to-heat products. In exchange for creating 10 weeks of killer content, one person will get paid $25,000 and receive a year's supply of SEEDS OF CHANGE™ rice and grain varieties.
Are you experiencing a personal rice renaissance? Are you the first of your friends to hop on the latest TikTok trends? Do you love making mealtime magic in short-form content? If so, you might be the perfect fit for Chief Rice-Tok Creator.
From June 7 through June 20, 2022, those interested can enter at www.SeedsofChange.com/RiceTok by sharing a TikTok video showcasing their ultimate rice recipe with the hashtag #BeASeedofChange. Click here for more details on the submission process.
"Our ideal Chief Rice-Tok Creator is someone who can show how easy it is to use SEEDS OF CHANGE™ rice and grains to make better-for-you moments and nutrient rich meals through engaging content - all while having tons of fun in the process," said Angie Madigan, Vice President Marketing, Mars Food North America. "We're excited to have a talented, aspiring creator help us launch our presence on TikTok and connect with our community in new ways."
Fans can follow along and check out entries by searching #BeASeedofChange on TikTok. For more details and Official Rules, visit www.seedsofchange.com/RiceTok.
SEEDS OF CHANGE™ products are USDA certified-organic, vegetarian and vegan-friendly. They are also free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives and made without genetically engineered ingredients. SEEDS OF CHANGE™ is a product you can feel good about purchasing. For every food item you buy, the brand partners with national nonprofit FoodCorps to plant nutritious seeds through school growing programs across the country. Visit www.seedsofchange.com for more information.
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Sept. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Kitts and Nevis National Emergency Management Association has been closely monitoring Tropical Storm Fiona, and the storm has passed the Federation. As a result, Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is once again open and operating at full capacity, as of 17 September at 12:00 p.m. AST.
"The Federation's main priority was the safety of our citizens and international guests, and we are watching closely and sending well-wishes to our neighbours as the storm continues to move," said Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, International Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban Development, Employment, and Labour. "We thank our first responders and our tourism and business partners who together ensured our preparedness plans were put in place efficiently across the island. St. Kitts is open for business."
Stay up to date on revised travel and flights for St. Kitts at www.stkittstourism.kn or on our social media channels Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About St. Kitts
Where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, you will find the captivating island of St. Kitts, an exciting oasis that beguiles the senses. Once known as the gateway to the Caribbean, St. Kitts invites you to Awake Your Sense of Wander and journey the island of a thousand treasures. Wander the secluded beaches and rainforests that stretch for miles. Hear the pulsating sounds of nature as you explore via ziplines, mini speed boats, and jeep safaris. Take a leisurely ride on the Caribbean's only authentic scenic passenger train, hike to the rim of a dormant volcano, dive into an ancient shipwreck. Embrace the scents of a smoky, sizzling beach barbecue, and taste culinary delights fresh from the sea. Indulge your wanderlust in one-of-a-kind attractions such as the UNESCO recognized Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. Ignite your sense of style with Caribbean flair and the pure artistry as you feel the fabrics of Caribelle Batik. The serene beauty of the tropical island allows your mind and spirit to wander. Let the sun warm your soul and the island to tempt your thirst for exploration. For more information about St. Kitts, visit www.stkittstourism.kn.
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CHICAGO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that open interest in Copper options surpassed 100,000 contracts on July 21, 2022, reaching an all-time record after multiple back-to-back open interest record days throughout the week.
"Seen as a bellwether for the global economy, market users are turning to our Copper options to manage risk as expectations for an economic slowdown continue to increase," said Jin Chang, Global Head of Metals at CME Group. "Our clients clearly value the defined risk/reward structure of our Copper options that provide an effective way to manage adverse price movements, as reflected in recent volume and open interest. We look forward to continuing to provide enhanced solutions across global base metals markets."
Four of the top five open interest records occurred over the last five trading days, including:
- Monday, July 18: 97,496 contracts
- Tuesday, July 19: 97,593 contracts
- Wednesday, July 20: 99, 837 contracts
- Thursday, July 21: 100,632 contracts
Copper Option contracts are listed by and subject to the rules of COMEX. For more information, please visit here.
About CME Group
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex® platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrabolt, a global active health and wellness company, today announces the appointments of Jody Macedonio, Chief Financial Officer at Chobani, and Alicia LeBeouf, Head of Industry – Retail at Meta, to the company's board of directors. These two accomplished women will play an integral role in guiding the innovative and growing company.
"I'm thrilled to welcome these two successful and experienced professionals to our Board of Directors. I'm confident that Jody's financial and operational expertise, and Alicia's passion for the customer experience will strengthen our board and support Nutrabolt in achieving its strategic growth objectives," said Doss Cunningham, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nutrabolt. "I'm excited to have a world-class team in place on our Board, and work closely with them to reach our full potential as a company."
Jody Macedonio joins the board with more than 20 years of experience as a financial executive in the consumer packaged goods industry. Since 2020, Macedonio has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Chobani, the private manufacturer of Greek yogurt and other food and beverage products. By deploying smart cost controls, efficient systems, and building operational capability as part of category expansion efforts, Macedonio has delivered profitable growth for the company.
"I'm excited to join Nutrabolt's board, and look forward to helping them strategically grow market-leading performance brands. I'm looking forward to what we can do together to navigate a dynamic business environment," said Jody Macedonio.
Before her role with Chobani, Macedonio was Chief Financial Officer for Dean Foods and held senior finance roles at Henkel, Frito Lay North America and PepsiCo. Throughout her career, Macedonio has also sat on the board of Organic Valley Fresh. In addition, she has been active in several non-profit organizations including 4word, a national group serving professional women with faith through mentorship.
Alicia LeBeouf is currently at Meta as Head of Industry for Retail. In her role, LeBeouf helps retailers reimagine the shopping experience both digitally and in store to improve the omnichannel customer journey.
"I have admired the Nutrabolt brand and products for a long time. I'm honored to join the Board of Directors to support the mission of helping people live their best active lives," stated Alicia LeBeouf.
Prior to joining Meta, LeBeouf oversaw merchandising and marketing efforts for Canteen – a sector of Compass Group North America – the nation's largest micro-market and vending company. Additionally, LeBeouf held several senior leadership positions over her ten-year career at Target, including roles in operations and stores that focused on elevating the consumer experience and delivering profitable growth.
LeBeouf is passionate about the community and recently served as Vice Chair of the board for the Goodwill of the Southern Piedmont region. She also champions DEI initiatives professionally and personally by leading a diversity mentoring circle for professional Black women.
The appointment of both Macedonio and LeBeouf reinforce Nutrabolt's commitment to ensuring long-term, strategic growth. The board is comprised of a diverse, highly engaged group of individuals each with specific skills and experiences to help guide the company through today's everchanging business environment.
About Nutrabolt
Nutrabolt is a fast-growing, global active health and wellness company with a portfolio of market leading performance-oriented brands that energize and fuel active lifestyles. The company's disruptive and innovative products compete in the Functional Beverage and Active Nutrition segments, under three consumer-loved brands: C4® (one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands in the United States and the #1 selling global pre-workout brand), XTEND® (the #1 post-workout recovery brand in the United States), and Cellucor® (an award-winning sports nutrition brand created in 2002).
Since our founding 20 years ago, our goal has been to meet the discerning needs of performance athletes and fitness enthusiasts, while appealing beyond this core group to include consumers around the globe who are making healthy, active living a daily priority.
Nutrabolt's portfolio, which is distributed in over 125 countries, is sold through company-owned DTC platforms, Amazon, and other third-party marketplaces, and is available at leading retailers across the U.S., including Walmart, Target, 7-Eleven, Walgreens, Kroger, H-E-B, Wawa, Publix, GNC, and the Vitamin Shoppe. For more information about Nutrabolt, please visit www.nutrabolt.com.
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Digital Turbine, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of APPS during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: August 9, 2021 to May 17, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: August 5, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/digital-turbine-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=28883&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of APPS during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 5, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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CLEVELAND, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the sale of F&M Mafco (F&M), a leading distributor of tools and consumable supplies and provider of rental, sales, and service programs, to AMECO, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners. BGL's Industrials Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to F&M in the process. This transaction furthers BGL's market position in industrial distribution investment banking, providing M&A advisory to company founders, executives, and institutional owners across a range of industrial distribution sub-sectors.
F&M Mafco's products and solutions are provided to industrial maintenance contractors, specialty contractors, and other customers in the power generation, energy, industrial, general construction, marine, infrastructure, food & beverage, pulp & paper, metals, and municipal industries, both domestically and internationally.
The company's highly differentiated outsourced onsite solutions leverage robust technologies to support its customers in project planning, asset tracking, repair & maintenance, safety, utilization, and reporting to increase jobsite efficiency, eliminate unexpected costs, and promote safety.
AMECO is a Site Services® company with 75 years of experience delivering solutions for efficient planning and management of construction indirect products and services throughout project life cycles to the construction and maintenance markets in North America.
The acquisition positions F&M and AMECO for substantial growth as industrial and specialist contractors and other customers increasingly outsource tool & equipment and consumable supplies distribution and management on jobsites and in their operations.
About Brown Gibbons Lang & Company
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, business valuations and opinions, and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in Chicago, Cleveland, and Philadelphia, and real estate offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and San Antonio. The firm is also a founding member of Global M&A Partners, enabling BGL to service clients in more than 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, LLC, an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.bglco.com.
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Coronavirus wave this fall and winter could potentially infect 100 million, White House warns
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN
The Biden administration is issuing a new warning that the US could potentially see 100 million Covid-19 infections this fall and winter, as officials publicly stress the need for more funding from Congress to prepare the nation.
The projection of 100 million potential infections is an estimate based on a range of outside models that are being closely tracked by the administration and would include both the fall and winter, a senior administration official told CNN. Officials say this estimate is based on an underlying assumption of no additional resources or extra mitigation measures being taken, including new Covid-19 funding from Congress, or dramatic new variants.
The White House is sharing these estimates as officials renew their push to get Congress to approve additional funding to combat the virus and as the nation approaches a coronavirus death toll of 1 million. Officials have said the White House will commemorate the moment when the US surpasses 1 million deaths from Covid-19.
The Biden administration has been sounding the alarm for weeks that additional funding is needed to continue the federal Covid-19 response, even as it seeks a return to “normal” with many pandemic-era restrictions lifting.
The 100 million estimate was first reported by The Washington Post.
CNN has reported that the Biden administration requested $22.5 billion in supplemental Covid-19 relief funding in March in a massive government funding package but it was stripped from the bill. That request included funding for testing, treatments, therapeutics and preventing future outbreaks. Negotiators were able to reach an agreement on a scaled-back $10 billion package, but Congress left Washington in April without passing that bipartisan bill amid a disagreement over the Title 42 immigration policy — a pandemic-era rule that allowed migrants to be returned immediately to their home countries, citing a public health emergency.
Officials have argued that without new funding, the US could be left unprepared for future waves.
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Funding will accelerate expansion of connected communications infrastructure and create resilient, sustainable communities
TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today Ting Fiber, a subsidiary of global internet services leader Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) (TSX: TC), announced that it has secured up to $200 million USD in financing from Generate Capital—a leading sustainable infrastructure investment and operating platform. Generate's investment will accelerate Ting's deployment of next-generation communications infrastructure to municipalities across the United States looking for integrated digital and resilient energy solutions.
Both Ting and Generate are committed to building and operating infrastructure that supports resilient and decarbonized communities. Ting has changed the way its customers feel about their internet service provider and Generate's one-stop-shop business model is accelerating the adoption of sustainable smart cities solutions. The companies believe that their shared vision and collective expertise will expedite the roll-out of Ting fiber networks in the years ahead, connecting more residents and businesses to fiber, faster.
"We chose Generate because we wanted more than just a financing partner. We wanted their project management expertise, sustainability expertise and the wide range of capital solutions they offer——all of which will help Ting as we continue to rapidly scale our operations," said Elliot Noss, CEO of Tucows and Ting. "But most importantly, we respect and trust the team at Generate and look forward to working together for years to come."
Signed on August 8, 2022, this financing agreement provides Ting preferred equity of up to $200 million USD with no warrants attached, and with $60 million USD funded on close. The subsequent $140 million USD will be advanced as Ting achieves predetermined operational milestones.
With Generate's support, Ting will accelerate its network deployment and is poised to take full advantage of the coax-to-fiber transition opportunity across the United States.
"Generate is committed to bringing sustainable resources to communities and we are thrilled to work with a mission-aligned partner like Ting," said Andrew Marino, Senior Managing Director at Generate. "Ting brings expertise highly complementary to Generate's sustainable infrastructure know-how, and we look forward to deploying smart cities solutions with them to drive resource efficiency for municipalities over the long term."
Since launching in 2014, Ting has focused on strategically expanding its footprint, developing a successful customer acquisition and retention playbook, and has structured its operations for scale. Today Ting has a presence in 15 markets nationwide, with operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia.
With this preferred equity financing, Tucows has reorganized its existing credit facility to exclude Ting and its subsidiaries from the security package and group of borrowers. More information on this financing announcement can also be found in the company's Form 10-Q, which will be filed Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
For more information about Tucows, its businesses or operations, please visit tucows.com. To learn more about Generate and its sustainable infrastructure services, please visit generatecapital.com.
About Ting Internet
Ting Internet provides Crazy Fast Fiber Internet® in select U.S. towns and cities. Ting Internet is committed to net neutrality and the open internet. More than that, Ting Internet is committed to being a part of improving the communities it serves by supporting and championing local good works. Ting Internet sponsors local programs, events, foundations, festivals, charities, and public services everywhere we go, investing in the future of the towns we serve.
About Tucows
Tucows helps connect more people to the benefit of internet access through communications service technology, domain services, and fiber-optic internet infrastructure.
Ting (https://ting.com) delivers fixed fiber Internet access with outstanding customer support. Wavelo (http://wavelo.com) is a telecommunications software suite for service providers that simplifies the management of mobile and internet network access; provisioning, billing and subscription; developer tools; and more. Tucows Domains (https://tucowsdomains.com) manages approximately 25 million domain names and millions of value-added services through a global reseller network of over 35,000 web hosts and ISPs. More information can be found on Tucows' corporate website (https://tucows.com).
Tucows, Ting, Wavelo, and Hover are registered trademarks of Tucows Inc. or its subsidiaries.
About Generate
Generate Capital, PBC is a leading sustainable infrastructure company driving the infrastructure revolution. Generate builds, owns, operates and finances solutions for clean energy, transportation, water, waste and digital infrastructure. Founded in 2014, Generate partners with over 40 technology and project developers and owns and operates more than 2,000 assets globally. Generate is the one-stop shop offering pioneers of the infrastructure revolution tailored funding and support needed to get projects built. Our Infrastructure-as-a-Service model delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable resources to thousands of customers, companies, communities, school districts and universities. Together, we are rebuilding the world. For more information, please visit www.generatecapital.com.
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Police: 3-year-old shoots himself after getting gun from unlocked case
Published: Aug. 25, 2022 at 7:27 PM CDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) - A toddler in Florida shot and killed himself while playing with a gun he was able to get his hands on, according to police.
The Gainesville Police Department said the 3-year-old child grabbed a gun from an unlocked gun case inside a home in the Lamplighter Mobile Home Community on Wednesday.
WCJB reports the gun went off at around 6 p.m. and hit the child.
Police said two other juveniles witnessed the shooting.
The toddler was rushed to the hospital, where he died.
Detectives are investigating the incident. Authorities gave no immediate word if any charges would be filed.
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- Klarna launches a new Loyalty Card feature in the Klarna App, allowing users to store and access all of their physical loyalty cards as digital versions, removing the need to carry physical cards while out shopping in-store.
- Powered by Klarna's successful acquisition of mobile wallet provider Stocard in 2021, which has amassed over 48m users, the loyalty card offering integrates into the Klarna App as a means of strengthening an all-in-one experience that drives convenience and value to consumers' shopping journey - both in-store and online.
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments, and shopping service today announced the launch of its new Loyalty Card feature in the Klarna App. This allows app users to store and access their physical loyalty cards as digital versions. They can then collect all points and benefits at any merchant without the need to carry plastic equivalents while out shopping in-store. Powered by the acquisition of mobile wallet provider, Stocard, the primary consumer offering now integrates into the Klarna App as a means of further establishing an all-in-one experience that drives convenience and value to consumers' shopping journey. The feature supports over 8,000 loyalty reward programs worldwide, spanning everything from clothing and beauty to technology and groceries to help ensure that consumers never miss out on collecting valuable points - wherever they shop.
Loyalty programs are very popular amongst consumers. According to studies, 69% of US consumers say loyalty programs influence their purchasing decisions. However, today many loyalty programs require consumers to carry a physical card with them, which consumers find inconvenient. In fact, 79% are more likely to join a loyalty program that doesn't require them to carry a physical card. US consumers surveyed in a recent Klarna survey* reflect the same sentiment, with nearly a third (31%) having avoided signing up for a loyalty program in the past because they were unwilling to carry another card. In addition, over half (59%) of US consumers do not carry all of their loyalty cards with them while out shopping, meaning they regularly miss out on rewards when shopping in-store without their loyalty cards at hand.
The new Loyalty Card feature in the Klarna App solves this by enabling users to store their physical loyalty cards as digital versions in one place. Now, while out shopping, users can easily access any of their cards directly in the Klarna App and never miss out on loyalty points or perks again.
Björn Goss, Product Director at Klarna and Founder of Stocard: "Physical loyalty cards are an inconvenience in today's digital world and are therefore often left at home, resulting in consumers missing out on deals and merchants losing a prime opportunity to reinforce brand loyalty. We all know the situation: you are offered to join an attractive loyalty program but don't want to carry yet another plastic card around. By equipping Klarna App users with a digital space to collect their loyalty cards we allow them to reap the rewards of their in-store purchases in a far more convenient way, helping ensure that every penny spent counts towards a return."
David Fock, Chief Product Officer at Klarna: "At Klarna, we want to give consumers the world's best shopping experience, no matter whether that's online or on the high street. After the launch of our revolutionary new Virtual Shopping tool, Klarna is now delving deeper into physical retail, helping consumers save time and money everywhere they shop. By equipping users with a digital space to conveniently collect their loyalty cards we are raising the physical shopping experience to a new level of convenience and flexibility."
How does the Klarna Loyalty Card feature work?
- Step 1: From the homepage of the Klarna App, click on the Loyalty Card icon and select "Add card" button to see a full list of supported merchants and loyalty programs. Here users can browse through or search for a specific loyalty program. Alternatively, if the loyalty program is not supported yet, the user can choose to add "Other card" and input the merchant name manually.
- Step 2: Add your card. After finding the loyalty program, users can scan the barcode on their physical card with the camera on their mobile device. The app will then create a digital copy and store it in the reward space in the Klarna App. For cards that don't have a barcode, users are able to manually type their membership number in to add the card.
- Step 3: Use your card to collect points in-store. While shopping in a physical store, users are able to display and scan their loyalty cards from the Klarna App. Simply open up the card from within the app, scan the card at the checkout and collect the points or claim your discount, just as you would with a physical card.
Klarna's digital Loyalty Card space is live today in the Klarna App in 18 regions, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. The offering will extend to additional markets throughout 2022.
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The new Loyalty Card feature perfectly augments Klarna's existing loyalty offering, the Klarna rewards club. Since its launch in September 2020, Klarna's rewards program has gained over 4 million members in the US and Australia, and recently expanded to six further markets. Members of the rewards program earn "points" for every payment they make on time with Klarna, no matter whether they pay now, pay later or pay over time. The points can be redeemed in the Klarna App for rewards at world-class brands including H&M, Amazon, Walmart, Foot Locker and many more. Members of the program also benefit from exclusive deals and gain early access to product drops from hand-picked merchants.
* Klarna research occurred in May 2022, in cooperation with Dynata and across 19 countries (US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, and Portugal). The survey includes a minimum of 1,000 respondents in each country. In total, 20,413 consumers ages 18 to 75 participated.
For additional information, please contact:
Adaline Colton
press.us@klarna.com
(614) 687-9357
ABOUT KLARNA
Since 2005 Klarna has been on a mission to revolutionize the retail banking industry. With over 150 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is meeting the changing demands of consumers by saving them time and money while helping them be informed and in control. Over 400,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store. With over 5,000 employees, Klarna is active in 45 markets and is one of the most highly-valued private fintechs globally, with a valuation of $45.6 billion. For more information, visit Klarna.com.
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Accomplished leader with extensive financial services experience to lead legal functions
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) ("loanDepot" or the "Company"), a leading consumer lending and real estate services provider, today announced Gregory Smallwood has joined the Company as chief legal officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. He will report directly to loanDepot CEO Frank Martell.
Smallwood brings more than two decades of experience representing major financial services institutions in all aspects of compliance with state and federal law, corporate transactions, regulatory enforcement, and class action litigation. As chief legal officer, Smallwood will oversee all aspects of the Company's legal strategy, supporting loanDepot's focus on providing exceptional service to its customers, employees, and investors. Combined with the recently announced addition of Joseph Grassi as chief risk officer, Smallwood's appointment further enhances the Company's robust legal, compliance and risk infrastructure.
"Our Vision 2025 strategic plan was developed with a clear emphasis on best-in-class quality, client service and compliance, all of which are principles we consider essential for long-term growth and success," said loanDepot CEO Frank Martell. "loanDepot operates in a complex and rapidly evolving legal and regulatory environment. The addition of a world-class legal talent like Gregg, who brings important skills and perspective to our already outstanding legal team, will help ensure we successfully execute on our plan and deliver best-in-class experiences for our customers."
Smallwood has extensive legal experience in the financial services and mortgage industries, including helping companies develop and implement legal initiatives, manage and reduce risk, execute strategic plans and achieve revenue performance targets. Prior to loanDepot, Smallwood served as general counsel and executive vice president of Caliber Home Loans. Before that, Smallwood held senior roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Saxon Mortgage, GMAC ResCap and Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. He started his career as an attorney at L'Oréal Cosmetics Corporation. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland.
"It's an exciting opportunity to join loanDepot as the company advances the work of its Vision 2025 plan and navigates such a significant period of change in the mortgage finance industry," said Smallwood. "I look forward to supporting Frank and working with the legal and broader loanDepot teams to make homeownership affordable, inclusive and sustainable for more American families."
About loanDepot
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as one of the nation's largest non-bank retail mortgage lenders, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional and national philanthropic efforts.
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