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- Patient Enrollment on Track in Phase 3 Pivotal Study of PL9643 in Patients with Dry Eye Disease with Topline Results Currently Expected Second Half Calendar 2022
- Vyleesi® - Gross product sales increased 67%, net product revenue increased 200% and prescriptions dispensed increased 20%, over the prior quarter
- Closed on a $15 Million Private Placement of Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock
- Phase 2 Clinical Study of PL8177 in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Expected to Start Next Month with Topline Results Currently Expected First Quarter Calendar 2023
- Teleconference and Webcast to be held on May 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT
CRANBURY, N.J., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin and natriuretic peptide receptor systems, today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"Patient enrollment is on track for our lead programs, a Phase 3 pivotal study of PL9643 in patients with dry eye disease with topline results currently expected in the second half of calendar year 2022, and a Phase 2 clinical study of PL8177 in patients with ulcerative colitis is expected to start next month with topline results currently expected first quarter calendar 2023," stated Carl Spana, Ph.D., President and CEO of Palatin. "Regarding Vyleesi, our March 31, 2022 quarter reflected increases across all value metrics compared to the prior quarter, including gross product sales, net product revenue, prescriptions dispensed, refill rates, and commercial insurance reimbursement."
Dr. Spana further commented, "Our $15 million preferred stock offering addresses several objectives. It puts us in an excellent position to effect a reverse split of our common stock at our annual meeting of stockholders, which will provide the Company with flexibility to fund future product development and retain and attract talented employees, price our common stock at a price per share reflective of the development stage of Palatin, increase our investor and financing options, and assuming the holders convert to either common stock or debt, coupled with our strong cash position of approximately $38 million at March 31, 2022, provide us with sufficient operating cash runway through at least calendar 2023."
- Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, was $7.6 million, or $(0.03) per common share, compared to a net loss of $5.7 million, or $(0.02) per common share, for the same period in 2021.
- As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and investments of $37.7 million, compared to $47.3 million as of December 31, 2021, and $60.1 million as of June 30, 2021, and no debt.
- Vyleesi® (bremelanotide injection) / Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD): Gross product sales increased 67%, net product revenue increased 200% and prescriptions increased 20%, over the prior quarter.
Total revenue consists of gross product sales of Vyleesi, net of allowances and accruals, and license and contract revenue.
Vyleesi gross product sales to pharmacy distributors for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, amounted to $1.3 million, with net product revenue of $216,097, compared to gross product sales of $1.8 million, with net product revenue of $88,741, for the comparable quarter in 2021. Gross product sales decreased 27% and net product revenue increased 144% over the comparable quarter in 2021.
Total operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, were $8.0 million, compared to $6.6 million for the comparable quarter in 2021.
The increase in operating expenses was the result of increased research and development expenses primarily related to our ongoing pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of PL9643 offset by decreased commercial expenses related to Vyleesi.
Total other income, net, consist mainly of unrealized foreign currency gains of $190,719 and $753,750, respectively, for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
Palatin's net cash used in operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, was $9.5 million, compared to net cash used in operations of $3.5 million for the same period in 2021. The increase in net cash used in operations is mainly due to a $4.3 payment received in March 2021 related to our Termination Agreement with AMAG Pharmaceuticals, offset by increased operating expenses.
Palatin's net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, was $7.6 million, or $(0.03) per basic and diluted common share compared to a net loss of $5.7 million, or $(0.02) per basic and diluted common share, for the same period in 2021.
The increase in net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 over the quarter ended March 31, 2021, was mainly due to the increase in operating expenses.
As of March 31, 2022, Palatin's cash and cash equivalents were $37.7 million with $0.8 million of accounts receivable, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $47.3 million with $0.6 million of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2021, and $60.1 million of cash and cash equivalents with $1.6 million of accounts receivable as of June 30, 2021.
Based on its current operating plan, Palatin believes that existing cash and cash equivalents along with the $15 million of proceeds raised from our recent private placement of Preferred Stock, assuming conversion to common stock or debt, will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated operating expenses through at least calendar year 2023.
Palatin will host a conference call and audio webcast on May 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the quarter ended March 31, 2022 results of operations in greater detail and provide an update on corporate developments. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call live can dial 1-800-304-0389 (US/Canada) or 1-313-209-5140 (International), conference ID 1376619. The audio webcast and replay can be accessed by logging on to the "Investor/Webcasts" section of Palatin's website at http://www.palatin.com. A telephone and audio webcast replay will be available one hour after the completion of the call. To access the telephone replay, dial 1-888-203-1112 (US/Canada) or 1-719-457-0820 (International), passcode 1376619. The webcast and telephone replay will be available through May 24, 2022.
The melanocortin receptor ("MCr") system has effects on inflammation, immune system responses, metabolism, food intake, and sexual function. There are five melanocortin receptors, MC1r through MC5r. Modulation of these receptors, through use of receptor-specific agonists, which activate receptor function, or receptor-specific antagonists, which block receptor function, can have medically significant pharmacological effects.
Many tissues and immune cells located in the eye (and other places, for example the gut and kidney) express melanocortin receptors, empowering our opportunity to directly activate natural pathways to resolve disease inflammation.
Palatin is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin and natriuretic peptide receptor systems, with targeted, receptor-specific product candidates for the treatment of diseases with significant unmet medical need and commercial potential. Palatin's strategy is to develop products and then form marketing collaborations with industry leaders to maximize their commercial potential. For additional information regarding Palatin, please visit Palatin's website at www.Palatin.com and follow Palatin on Twitter at @PalatinTech.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements about future expectations of Palatin Technologies, Inc., such as statements about market potential of Vyleesi and other Palatin products in development, clinical trial results, potential actions by regulatory agencies including the FDA, regulatory plans, development programs, proposed indications for product candidates, market potential for product candidates, and potential adverse impacts due to the global COVID-19 pandemic such as delays in regulatory review, manufacturing and supply chain interruptions, adverse effects on healthcare systems and disruption of the global economy, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Palatin intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Palatin's actual results to be materially different from its historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Palatin's actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements for reasons including, but not limited to, Palatin's ability to establish and maintain the capability for manufacturing, marketing and distribution of Vyleesi, sales of Vyleesi in the United States and elsewhere in the world, results of clinical trials, regulatory actions by the FDA and other regulatory and the need for regulatory approvals, Palatin's ability to fund development of its technology and establish and successfully complete clinical trials, the length of time and cost required to complete clinical trials and submit applications for regulatory approvals, products developed by competing pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, commercial acceptance of Palatin's products, and other factors discussed in Palatin's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Palatin is not responsible for updating for events that occur after the date of this press release.
Palatin Technologies® and Vyleesi® are registered trademarks of Palatin Technologies, Inc.
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Gary Brown: Dealing with an addiction to Pickleball
I play Pickleball.
Now that's a sentence I never anticipated writing 50 or so years ago when I started preparing for a life in journalism.
I play Pickleball.
There, I've admitted it, again. And, as goofy as the name of the game sounds, I feel good getting the words out. They say that the first step toward addressing an addiction is to admit that you have it.
And I am addicted to Pickleball.
I find it difficult to get through a day without hearing the "pock-pock-pock" sound of a plastic ball being batted back and forth over a net by composite paddles.
I look forward to the social contact, the sense of belonging that comes from seeing the same people, day after day, as though you still were working full time.
I appreciate getting the kind of quality exercise that strains your muscles and tests your joints to the point that you feel the need to take a day off from playing, but don't, until you're forced to because your doctor's appointment conflicts with your playing time.
And, I certainly enjoy the competition afforded by competing in Pickleball. There is nothing quite so satisfying as beating a cherished friend 11-0 – "pickling" them, in the terminology of the sport – proving for the moment that you are at least 11 points better than them in life.
Try not to smile too broadly at that outcome as you tap rackets in "good game" congratulations over the net. New friends appreciate confidence more than cockiness. Nevertheless they'll accept either as a future partner, when, together, you can "pickle" someone else.
Fastest growing sport?
Even though singles Pickleball exists, most people play Pickleball with a partner. But, since Pickleball is said to be the fastest-growing sport in the country – I'm depending on other people's statistics here; I haven't gone community to community and counted – I shouldn't have to tell you much about it. You've probably heard of Pickleball.
Regardless of your level of knowledge about Pickleball, however, I'm going to tell you about it anyway because that's what Pickleball players do. We go on and on, endlessly, talking about our activity. We drone on about it to friends, family, neighbors and co-workers until those people either take it up themselves or they admit, "Hey, I get it, I golf," but they still hustle away to their course shaking their heads.
Around since the 1960s, when the seed was planted on the northwest coast by parents who wanted to keep their children engaged with their families in the summer, it has blossomed on the retired people's recreation scene in the past decade or so. As it turns out, we old people have the time to gather from 9 to noon on weekday mornings, when all the young people are working.
Pickleball is played on a court that is much smaller than a tennis court – about the size of a badminton court – on which participants hit a hole-filled plastic ball – think of it as a heavy-duty wiffle ball – over a net with rackets that are more like large ping pong paddles than tennis rackets. In fact, I've read the description of Pickleball that asks people to think of the game as something like "table tennis, if you're standing on the table."
In fact, a lot of the players who become avid Pickleball participants are people who don't have the energy or the urge to play tennis anymore, aging parents who have piled stuff on their pong pong tables, and racquetball players whose regular opponents have started passing away.
Almost all of them immediately become addicted.
A few final admissions
Yes, I play Pickleball avidly.
I am truly and completely addicted to the sport.
There are those Pickleball lovers who might claim that their sport is not a true addiction because addictions are bad and Pickleball has been nothing but good for their lives. These people, of course, are not those increasingly irritated residents of homes located near Pickleball courts, who in communities throughout the country are beginning to protest what they say is the unending noise that is disrupting their lives.
Of course, I sympathize with those people. Nobody should be terrorized in their homes. Still, fortunately the different sets of courts at which I play – three or four locations during different parts of the season – are in parks that are nowhere near residential areas. As a result, I don't feel the need to defend the activity by saying something stupid and insensitive to irritated individuals, such as, "If you just take up Pickleball, you'll begin to love the sound..."
I do love the sound of Pickleballs being hit.
Also, I fondly fight through the near-relationship-ending disagreements with my loved one over who should be hitting hard shots down the middle, the stronger forehand striker or the detestable weaker backhand shot poacher. Knuckles have been bruised in the process of settling this argument. So far, the wounds have healed.
And, I enjoy beating young people who more and more often are showing up at the courts on weekends – you know, during their first couple of games, while they are learning the rules, before their youth and athleticism negates my ability achieve victory.
So, I play on. I play enthusiastically. I watch videos and take clinics so I can play better. I play often. I'm old, and, relatively speaking, I haven't got much time left. I want to get in as many games as possible.
I would ask if there is a support program I could get into to help me fight my addiction, so I could leave time in my life for other avocations, but I believe it would be useless.
Knowing the way Pickleball players think, I figure we'd just hold our meetings at the courts, fitting them in between games.
Reach Gary at gary.brown.rep@gmail.com. On Twitter: @gbrownREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/08/07/gary-brown-dealing-addiction-pickleball/10223288002/ | 2022-08-07T10:03:48Z |
Population growth, climate change, water and land scarcity, and shifting consumer preferences are driving the need to revamp food systems at every stage, from seed to table – creating opportunities for companies like ACTX.
CORONA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), announced that it is operating in a sector that Barclays Bank says is gaining traction as a sector for investment.
"Agriculture has historically been viewed as a mature industry, but we are now seeing significant technology-led innovation across the sector," says Jed Lynch, Head of Americas, Sustainable & Impact Investment Banking at Barclays. "As a result, we're seeing a noticeable increase in high-growth startups, venture funding, M&A activity and public-market interest in this space."
Agriculture represents a nearly $8 trillion industry globally, according to the World Bank, so the application of advanced technology in this sector has potentially profound implications: for the planet, for people, and for investors.
"AgTech is capturing attention in public markets," according to Barclays. "Investors are increasingly adding sustainable agriculture to their investment universe, further broadening the potential investor base and spurring innovation."
Companies like 80 Acres Farms, AeroFarms, Bowery, InFarm, Plenty, Revolution Foods, Sun Basket, Impossible Foods, and Greenlight Biosciences are gaining attention in this rapidly growing sector, according to AgDaily.
Ernst & Young says, "The food system is at a tipping point." Changing consumer food preferences are fueling the shift from a commodity-driven supply chain to a personalized ag ecosystem. "Adapting to this dynamic environment requires us to reimagine a food system where technology and sustainability shapes investment decisions," the global strategy, research, and accounting firm said.
"We are in the right sector at the right time," said Douglas Heldoorn, CEO of Advanced Container Technologies, Inc. "Controlled Environment Farming (CEF) with systems like GrowPods, represent nothing less than the future of agriculture."
For more information on Advanced Container Technologies or GrowPods, call: (951) 381-2555 or visit: www.advancedcontainertechnologies.com or www.growpodsolutions.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-Looking Statements about ACTX' beliefs and expectations, involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "may," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," or other similar expressions. All information is as of the date of this press release, and ACTX undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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Awards Bring Leading Intelligent Inbound® Marketing Agency's Total Honors to 31 Comparably Awards Since 2018
IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartBug Media® — a leading Intelligent Inbound® marketing agency that assists B2B businesses, B2C organizations and D2C e-commerce businesses in growing revenue by generating leads, scaling revenue operations and building market awareness through inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development — earned three more Comparably awards last quarter. The company ranked No. 15 on the "Best Leadership Team" list, while SmartBug's® CEO Jen Spencer ranked No. 31 and No. 71, respectively, on the "Best CEOs for Women'' and "Best CEOs for Diversity" lists.
In earning these prestigious awards, which are based on employee sentiment, SmartBug joins some of the world's largest companies and most recognizable names, such as IBM, ADP, Uber, Elsevier, Adobe, HubSpot, RingCentral and Farmers Insurance. These new recognitions bring SmartBug's total to 31 Comparably awards earned since 2018.
Since its founding in 2008, SmartBug has operated as a fully remote agency and has experienced sustained growth, expanding to more than 180 full-time employees across 35 states and in five countries. Enabling an environment that supports work-life balance is at the foundation of the company's values, along with creating a welcoming environment for everyone. In 2021, SmartBug added a seventh core value, Build Belonging, and actively reviewed its recruiting process for ways to get career opportunities in front of a more diverse audience.
"Diversity and equity have been key areas of focus for us over the past few years, and, while there is still much work to be done, we have made progress and this recognition reflects that," SmartBug CEO Jen Spencer said. "Build Belonging means we're our real, whole selves every day, and we celebrate that our differences make us better."
Comparably Awards are based on sentiment ratings provided by current employees who anonymously rated their employers on Comparably.com within the past 12 months. Winners, which must meet a minimum threshold of current employee participation, were determined based on feedback measuring how female employees rate their CEO, how employees of color rate their CEO and how employees rate their company executives.
"Great companies are driven by strong leaders who bring out the best in their teams," said Comparably CEO Jason Nazar. "SmartBug's multiple wins is a testament to how its leaders truly lead by example. Employees consistently applaud the leadership team's focus on transparency, empathy, and workplace culture excellence."
There are no fees or costs associated with participating, nor is nomination required. To see the full list of award-winning companies and to learn more about the methodology used to determine winners, visit Comparably's blog.
Comparably (www.comparably.com) is a leading workplace culture and compensation monitoring site that provides the most comprehensive and accurate representation of what it's like to work at companies. Employees can anonymously rate their employers in 20 different workplace culture categories, providing the public a transparent and in-depth look at the experiences workers have based on their gender, ethnicity, age, department, experience, location, education and company size. Since launching in 2016, Comparably has accumulated 10 million ratings across 60,000 U.S. companies. The platform has become one of the fastest-growing SaaS solutions for employer branding and a trusted third-party site for workplace and salary data, including its annual "Best Places to Work" series.
SmartBug Media® is a globally recognized Intelligent Inbound® marketing agency assisting B2B businesses, B2C organizations and D2C e-commerce businesses in growing revenue by generating leads, scaling revenue operations and building market awareness through inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development. As HubSpot's 2021 North America Partner of the Year, SmartBug® is one of its top-performing, elite global solutions partners as well as a Master Elite partner of Klaviyo.
Founded in 2008 as one of the few fully remote agencies, SmartBug is an innovator and trusted authority on creating life-work harmony for its 180-plus employees spread across 35 states and five countries. The company that implemented quarterly Certification Days to foster continuous learning and career development has won two Great Place to Work® and 26 Comparably awards. It has also been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for five consecutive years and the Adweek Fastest Growing Agencies list three years in a row. With hundreds of awards for client work — and a team holding a combined 1,000-plus marketing certifications — SmartBug is fully dedicated to delivering client success and an unparalleled agency experience. Its services include inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development. For more information about SmartBug Media, visit smartbugmedia.com.
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Belrose Storage Group sells Granite City Storage after executing value-add strategies
WAYNE, Pa., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Belrose Storage Group (BSG) a leading self-storage investment group, announced today that it sold its Granite City Storage facility in Mount Airy, NC out of its value-add portfolio. The facility consists of 402 units and 53,986 net rentable square feet.
BSG executed its proven value-add strategies to increase the facility's net operating income from $210,000 to nearly $300,000 in less than 18 months. These strategies included aggressive rate increases after a thorough market supply and demand study, effective marketing and adding a tenant protection plan.
"Our success with Granite City Storage again shows the strength of our strategy, our team and also our commitment to executing above expectations," says Joe Downs, Chief Executive Officer of Belrose Storage Group. "We were able to sell Granite City at our five-year value projection in less than two years. And it's not our first time over-performing like this."
"We did our homework, came up with a great plan and our team executed flawlessly," stated Tim Kane, Chief Operating Officer. "We love when a plan comes together so well. And we are executing this way across our entire portfolio with every facility performing above plan. We are ready for any economic troubles that may be around the corner."
"Our Granite City investors that invested $100,000 received over $162,000 back in 18 months. Helping our investors grow their wealth through real estate that provides tax advantages, capital preservation, passive income and value appreciation is what keeps us motivated and hunting for the best investment opportunities out there," stated Tom Dunkel, Chief Investment Officer. "We are far from the largest player in self storage, but we execute our disciplined investment program with passion and excellence. We take pride in the fact that our investors continue to invest in our projects over and over again, and they bring their friends and family as well. That speaks volumes to our team and we are grateful."
BSG partnered with Scott Meyers and his team at Kingdom Storage Partners. Jesse Luke, EquiCap Commercial and Michael Morrison, Midcoast Properties advised BSG.
Past performance does not necessarily predict future results.
BSG currently owns self-storage facilities in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida and is actively and selectively searching for under-performing facilities in the eastern United States. The company's mission is to provide high net-worth investors with quality investment opportunities that will help them reach their capital preservation, passive income and value appreciation goals in a tax-advantaged asset class. For more information about Belrose Storage Group and to get pre-approved for upcoming investment offerings, visit BelroseStorageGroup.com
Contact:
Tom Dunkel, Chief Investment Officer
BELROSE STORAGE GROUP
351 E Conestoga Road
Suite 207
Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: (484) 498-8254
Email: Tom@belroseam.com
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Kansas AG files brief to keep Remain in Mexico policy in place
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Attorney General has filed a new brief to block the Biden Administration’s strike of the Remain in Mexico policy.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says on Friday, April 15, he asked the U.S. Supreme Court to require President Joe Biden’s Administration to keep the federal “Remain in Mexico” policy in place. He said the policy restricts the movement of migrants across the U.S. southern border.
AG Schmidt said he joined 18 other states this week to file a brief in support of a lower-court ruling that would prevent the federal government from arbitrarily striking the policy which has been in place since January 2019.
“The Biden administration’s failed policies have fueled a humanitarian and security crisis at our nation’s southern border that affects every state including Kansas,” Schmidt said. “We continue to fight back by asking courts to require the administration to at least obey the law as it pursues its misguided policies.”
In August 2021, Schmidt said a federal district court in Texas ruled the Biden Administration failed to comply with federal law when it attempted the Trump era policy which requires asylum seekers from third world countries to remain in Mexico pending formal proceedings.
Schmidt noted that the district court’s ruling reinstated the policy, however, the Biden administration has appealed that decision. In addition, he said the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit required the federal government to keep the policy in effect while legal proceedings continue.
The AG said the Remain in Mexico policy - or the Migrant Protection Protocols - requires immigrants without clear authorization to cross the border into the U.S to either be detained or remain in Mexico while their cases are examined.
Schmidt also noted that federal agencies are legally required to properly consider the consequences of their actions on states and residents before policy changes are made. He said that consideration did not happen before the Department of Homeland Security was ordered to ignore the policy in January 2021.
Earlier in 2022, Schmidt said he and other state attorneys general traveled to the Lone Star State to meet with Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials to discuss the crisis at the border - including the effectiveness of the Remain in Mexico policy. He said the further weakening of border policies invites chaos and criminal elements which affect Kansas and other states.
Earlier this week, Schmidt said he also joined a lawsuit that seeks to keep the Title 42 public health policy in place. He said this policy allows border officials to turn away migrants due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ErisX, a Cboe Global Markets company, today announced it has introduced the ErisX Settlement Service, a new solution designed to help remove settlement risk for over-the-counter (OTC) crypto transactions. The new offering expands ErisX's suite of tools for institutional investors, enabling them to settle OTC trades with other ErisX customers using a transparent U.S. licensed crypto spot market.
The ErisX Settlement Service can be accessed via standardized API or ErisX's fully integrated Trading User Interface.
"The ErisX marketplace was conceived from building blocks used in the traditional financial markets. Our newly launched ErisX Settlement Service responds to customer demand for a solution that helps remove settlement risk while also reducing the operational burden for OTC trading," said Matthew Trudeau, Chief Operating Officer of ErisX. "We look forward to welcoming new investors to our crypto markets with an efficient and effective solution for clearing and settlement."
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
ErisX Futures are offered through Eris Exchange, LLC, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Eris Clearing, LLC, a registered Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). The CFTC does not have regulatory oversight authority over spot market trading of virtual currencies. ErisX Spot Market is not licensed, approved or registered with the CFTC and transactions on the ErisX Spot Market are not subject to CFTC rules, regulations or regulatory oversight. ErisX Spot Market is offered through Eris Clearing, LLC, which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services and holds licenses in other U.S. states and territories. https://www.Erisx.com/disclaimer/.
ErisX offers individuals and institutions a single, innovative platform to access crypto spot and futures markets. By combining professional tools, advanced technology, sophisticated regulatory oversight, and a diverse product set, ErisX offers compliant, capital markets friendly workflows to digital market participants. Backed by some of the world's largest trading firms and financial institutions, ErisX brings transparency and reliability to the digital asset class. ErisX, Eris Exchange, and the ErisX and Eris Exchange logos are trademarks of the Eris Exchange group of companies.
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Biden to meet with allies in Germany, Spain amid Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will meet with allies in Germany and Spain in late June as he tries to hold together the fragile coalition opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The White House announced Wednesday that Biden will travel to southern Germany on June 25 to attend a Group of Seven summit of leaders of the world’s major industrialized nations. After the meeting in the Bavarian Alps, the president will go to Madrid on June 28 to participate in a gathering of NATO member countries.
The twin summits are being held around the four-month anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as the United States and its allies are being urged to send longer-range and more advanced weaponry to Ukraine as Moscow looks to consolidate its gains in the country’s east.
Biden’s efforts to impose and sustain crippling sanctions on Russia are also facing renewed threat amid rising global inflation and supply shocks to the energy and food markets. The president also wants to secure admission to the NATO alliance for Sweden and Finland, but first must help overcome opposition from NATO member Turkey.
The G-7 members are the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Leaders will discuss their support for Ukraine, climate change, global health security, and the food and energy crisis worsened by Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
NATO leaders are set to endorse plans to guide the alliance’s transformation over the next decade, including strengthening deterrence and defense, addressing transnational threats such as cyber and climate, and deepening partnerships with democratic partners in Europe and Asia, she said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas says the Supreme Court has been changed by the shocking leak of a draft opinion earlier this month. The opinion suggests the court is poised to overturn the right to an abortion recognized nearly 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade.
The conservative Thomas, who joined the court in 1991 and has long called for Roe v. Wade to be overturned, described the leak as an unthinkable breach of trust.
“When you lose that trust, especially in the institution that I’m in, it changes the institution fundamentally. You begin to look over your shoulder. It’s like kind of an infidelity that you can explain it, but you can’t undo it,” he said while speaking at a conference Friday evening in Dallas.
The court has said the draft does not represent the final position of any of the court’s members, and Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered an investigation into the leak.
Thomas, a nominee of President George H.W. Bush, said it was beyond “anyone’s imagination” beforethe May 2 leak of the opinion to Politico that even a line of a draft opinion would be released in advance, much less an entire draft that runs nearly 100 pages. Politico has also reported that in addition to Thomas, conservative justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett had voted with the draft opinion’s author, Samuel Alito, to overrule Roe v. Wade and a 1992 decision, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, that affirmed Roe’s finding of a constitutional right to abortion.
Thomas said that previously, “if someone said that one line of one opinion” would be leaked, the response would have been: “Oh, that’s impossible. No one would ever do that.”
“Now that trust or that belief is gone forever,” Thomas said at the Old Parkland Conference, which describes itself as a conference “to discuss alternative proven approaches to tackling the challenges facing Black Americans today.”
Thomas also said at one point: “I do think that what happened at the court is tremendously bad…I wonder how long we’re going to have these institutions at the rate we’re undermining them.”
Thomas also touched in passing on the protests by liberals at conservative justices’ homes in Maryland and Virginia that followed the draft opinion’s release. Thomas argued that conservatives have never acted that way.
“You would never visit Supreme Court justices’ houses when things didn’t go our way. We didn’t throw temper tantrums. I think it is … incumbent on us to always act appropriately and not to repay tit for tat,” he said.
Protests at the Supreme Court and around the nation were planned for Saturday.
Neither Thomas nor any of the attendees at the Dallas session made mention of the Jan. 6 insurrection or the actions of Thomas’ wife, Virginia, in fighting to have the results of the 2020 presidential election overturned.
Clarence Thomas was speaking before an audience as part of a conversation with John Yoo, who is now a Berkeley Law professor but worked for Thomas for a year in the early 1990s as a law clerk.
Each justice generally has four law clerks every year and the current group of law clerks has been a focus of speculation as a possible source of the draft opinion’s leak. They are one of a few groups along with the justices and some administrative staff that has access to draft opinions.
Thomas also answered a few questions from the audience, including one from a man who asked about the friendships between liberal and conservative justices on the court, such as a well-known friendship betweenthe late liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia. “How can we foster that same type of relationship within Congress and within the general population?” the man asked.
“Well, I’m just worried about keeping it at the court now,” Thomas responded. He went on to speak in glowing terms about former colleagues. “This is not the court of that era,” he said.
Despite his comments, Thomas seemed in good spirits — laughing heartily at times. Yoo, who is known for writing the so-called “torture memos” that the George W. Bush administration used to justify using “enhanced interrogation” techniques after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, said at one point that he had taken pictures of notes Thomas had taken during the conference.
“You’re going to leak them?” Thomas asked, laughing.
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Veteran of NetBase Quid, Lei Li will focus on enhancing global technological innovation and growth
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetBase Quid®, a global leader in AI-powered consumer and market intelligence, today announced that Lei Li has been promoted to the role of Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President.
"Lei Li's contributions over the past decade plus have positioned NetBase Quid among the most competitive SaaS companies in an ecosystem where technological advancements are critical to business success," said Bob Goodson, President of NetBase Quid. "Lei's contributions as an engineer and later an engineering leader, including contributions to the platform team, architecture, and the merger of NetBase and Quid, have been paramount to our business goals. Lei is an exemplary professional who consistently reflects our culture and values and has developed a strong, positive influence across our global business."
As CTO and EVP, Lei will be responsible for leading and managing the engineering, quality assurance (QA), DevOps, AI, data science and linguistics team, and IT, globally. Lei will guide NetBase Quid to strategically align all technology advancements and plans, including resource allocation and financial performance to enable the company's growth and market expansion.
"I joined NetBase Quid as a software engineer 14 years ago, and am grateful for the opportunities and challenges offered to me along the way, allowing me to grow within the company," said Lei Li. "NetBase Quid has grown tremendously over the years to become a category leader, and I'm thrilled to be continuing to advance those efforts and guide the business in this new role."
Prior to his role with NetBase Quid, Lei was a Visiting Postdoctoral Researcher at Microsoft Research Asia and a Research Engineer at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories. Lei earned an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Palmer Scholar, and his Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Manchester. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Science and Technology of China.
In the past year, NetBase Quid was selected to join the Twitter Official Partner Program, was the first vendor to receive Reddit Data Program certification and was named a Leader in the most recent Forrester New Wave: AI-Enabled Consumer Intelligence Platforms. Most recently, NetBase Quid announced a multitude of platform enhancements including expanded TikTok Certified Topics, expanded forum content and global language coverage, among other key updates.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Inotiv, Inc..
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WATCH: Attempted arrest at gas station ends in inferno
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (WKMG) – An attempted arrest at a gas station in February resulted in burn injuries for three Florida deputies and a suspect, according to a fire marshal’s report.
Surveillance video caught the moment a fire broke out near one of the station’s gas pumps.
A witness to the incident said he heard a Taser deployed, but Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez never confirmed a taser played a role in the fire.
A newly obtained copy of the state fire marshal’s office report suggests otherwise.
It concludes, in part, “the most probable cause of the fire was an electric discharge from the deputies deploying a department-issued Taser device.”
“An elementary child knows that you can’t deploy electricity or anything that’s flammable around gasoline,” he said.
Nejame is representing the man taken down by deputies, Jean Beretta. The 26-year-old suffered severe burns in the takedown, and his attorneys say he continues to fight for his life today.
Nejame called for more transparency and accountability from the Osceola Sheriff’s Office.
“Where are the body cameras the officers are given so we can see the other angles, where are the reports of all of the deputies who were there,” he said. “We’ve got none of them.”
Shortly after the incident, Osceola County deputies said they tried to arrest Beretta because he was part of a group of motorcyclists pointing guns at people in the area. They also said Beretta fled during a traffic stop, but they later caught him at the Wawa gas station in Orange County.
Nejame said he disputes these details.
“If he was fleeing, ask yourself: why would he spend a minute and a half putting gas in his bike which was only a mile away from his home?” Nejame said.
Nejame said Beretta didn’t have a gun and has never owned one and that he was taking part that day in a tribute ride for a fellow biker that started in Orange County.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office plans to update the public on the incident Thursday.
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NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — The survivors who were able to walk out of Sandy Hook Elementary School nearly a decade ago want to share a message of hope with the children of Uvalde, Texas: You will learn how to live with your trauma, pain and grief. And it will get better.
They know what’s ahead. There’s shock, followed by numbness. There are struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. Anxiety. Survivor’s guilt. Anger that these shootings continue to happen in America. Reliving their trauma every time there’s another mass shooting.
They know it will be hard to say they are from Uvalde. That well-meaning adults will sometimes make the wrong decisions to protect you. That grief can be unpredictable, and different for everyone.
“It’s been nine years since Sandy Hook,” said Ashley Hubner, 17, who was a second grader at the Newtown school when 20 children and six educators were killed on Dec. 14, 2012. “We had nine years for this to not happen again. And yet it did. And now these kids are going to have to go through the same exact thing. That’s just, like, heartbreaking.”
On May 24, a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. It was so striking to the Sandy Hook survivors because of how similar it was to their tragedy. Now on the cusp of adulthood, the survivors of Sandy Hook are telling their stories, some for the first time, about growing up as a mass shooting survivor to help the children in Texas, who return to school this week.
`I FEEL LIKE I’VE GROWN ALONGSIDE OF IT.’
Marie Gay was a 9-year-old third grader at the Sandy Hook school when the gunman shot his way into the building and killed the 26 victims, including her little sister, Josephine. All the children who died were first graders.
“Initially I thought it was a bear, the gunshots,” said Gay, now an 18-year-old college student. “I don’t know. We lived in rural Connecticut. I heard them and my first thought was, ’Oh, there’s totally a bear just banging on the walls of the school.’”
Marie said adults around her were all well intentioned, but some of what they did after the tragedy bothered her.
Her teachers would take her out of the classroom before conducting any emergency drills. They were also careful not to use phrases like “bullet points” around her, which she found silly.
She also felt “icky” about the thousands of gifts that poured into Newtown for all the children of Sandy Hook. She got upset the day hundreds of those presents were passed out to children who lined up outside the local intermediate school to get a doll or a game, she said.
“All that I could think about at the time was the one child in my sister’s class who survived,” she said. “I know I went through a lot too, but in my brain, I was like, I’m not understanding how all these people are like clamoring for gifts.”
Marie said the shooting in Uvalde brought so many feelings. It was disheartening, she said, but also made her want to get out there and fight for things like mental health reform and gun control.
She said she would tell the children of Uvalde that grief is individual and that their path forward will be their own — and to be gentle with themselves and kind to others. Their pain and grief will remain a part of them, but they will learn to live with it. She still gets anxiety in lecture halls and looks for exits when she’s in a classroom.
“There’s reminders of it daily here at random times,” she said. “But I feel like I’ve grown alongside of it and it’s made me a better person.”
`I THINK WHAT HAPPENED CHANGED MY ENTIRE LIFE.’
For Ashley Hubner, the trauma became part of her life as she grew up. Sometimes she became sad and cried. But it wasn’t until middle school that her symptoms, including PTSD and depression, started to overwhelm her.
They would hit her harder around the anniversary of the shooting.
Ashley, now a senior at Newtown High School, was sitting in a circle with her second grade class for its usual morning meeting when the shooting started. Her sister, a kindergartner who also survived, was in another classroom.
Ashley and her classmates ran to the cubby area to hide. They heard their teacher call police to report an active shooter. The school intercom system clicked on, and everyone could hear gunshots, screaming and crying.
They were also frightened by footsteps they heard on the roof, which they didn’t know at the time were those of first responders. When police finally came to lead them out, she and her classmates didn’t want to open the door because they thought bad guys could be impersonating officers.
“We didn’t want to let them in,” she said. “And so like every single kid in my class screamed, ‘No!’ And it was so heartbreaking to hear a bunch of little kids screaming ‘No.’ But thank God we opened the door and it was actually the police.”
The children formed a line. They were told to put their hands on the shoulders of their classmates and to close their eyes — to avoid seeing any of the carnage — as they were led out of the building. They were brought to a nearby firehouse, where she was reunited with her sister.
It was only last year that she was diagnosed with PTSD, depression, anxiety and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Many students have said they weren’t diagnosed with mental health and other disorders until years later, likely because they were so young at the time of the shooting and their symptoms didn’t fully develop for a while.
“I think what happened changed my entire life,” she said. “Maybe when you’re an adult like you have trauma and then you’re able to kind of like overcome it because you had this person who you were before.
“But when you’re so young,” she said, “you don’t really have the person that you were before. You just take your surroundings and you take what you’re taught and you take that trauma and you make it a part of your life and you grow up with that and you have to like process that in the years forward.”
Ashley said she gets angry sometimes at her parents and adults and kids in school for not recognizing her problems earlier or not believing her when she told them what she was going through. She began therapy only recently.
“Take what you are feeling and, like, do that research and like get that help,” she said, offering advice to Uvalde survivors. “It’s so important to like know who you are and know what you have and like what you’re dealing with so that you can go through life a lot easier and like make your quality of life better.”
`FOCUS ON HEALING YOURSELF.’
In her college application essay, Liv Doscher wrote about how she and her classmates were forced into a more mature mindset because of what happened in their school.
“I don’t think anyone no matter your age should have to go through something like that,” she said. “But kids are not equipped to deal with stuff like that. No one is, but especially kids.”
Liv and her third-grade classmates ran to a carpet in their room when they first heard what turned out to be gunshots. Some thought it was a joke at first and laughed, she said. Others, like her best friend, started crying immediately. Liv was confused.
Her teacher put some paper over the window in the door to the hallway, but it fell down. Liv was nervous to look at the door in fear of what she might see. Plus the shades on the windows to the outside were up. Liv felt exposed and vulnerable.
Then police officers ran by the windows to the outside, saw the children and yelled at them to go into an adjoining classroom that shared a door with theirs. With the blinds down, the other classroom was very dark, and she couldn’t recognize people to find comfort.
“I remember just kind of trying to see in the dark, trying to recognize people,” she said.
Police led the students and teachers out an exit on the opposite side of the school from the shooting. Liv remembers seeing an officer with “a huge gun.” She didn’t even know then what a gun was.
Like Ashley, she suffered for years with anxiety, especially at school, before being diagnosed and treated. She learned last year that she has ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety.
She said it took so long because she kept what she was feeling inside, didn’t understand her emotions and didn’t reach out for help. She often felt numb. In December 2020, around the eighth anniversary of the shooting, she became extremely depressed and missed two weeks of school.
“I couldn’t get through days without crying,” she said. “And you don’t really realize it’s so debilitating sometimes.”
Her parents got her into therapy, which she credits for helping her cope. At school, there were frustrations in the years after the shooting, said Liv, now 18. One of the problems was not enough communication between school staff and students about what help and services were available to address mental health and other issues. Many school staff avoided talking about the shooting, she said, apparently to avoid retraumatizing students.
“I understand wanting to protect us, but we’ve seen the worst of it. We were there that day,” she said.
Students were only recently given two mental health days that do not count as absences. When the anniversary fell on a school day, she said, kids would be crying in the hallways trying to get to class. She was critical of school officials for not offering accommodations such as increased passing time between classes.
To the Uvalde children, Liv said not to be afraid, or ashamed, to communicate what you are feeling.
“Focus on healing yourself and focus on working through the trauma, what happened,” she said. “But also, you know, focus on holding onto life before and searching for positive things because there’s so many positive things. Finding pictures. Finding people that mean a lot to you. Just take that and just appreciate that.
“A huge part of that is like to not feel shame about where you are in your healing process,” she said. “Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t feel invalid because someone may have it worse.”
“I SHOULDN’T HAVE TO BE STILL STRUGGLING WITH THIS TODAY.”
There have been several different kinds of therapies since the shooting to help Jackie Hegarty cope with PTSD. New mass shootings are a trigger, bringing her back to the day of the Sandy Hook shooting. Loud noises still startle her.
She was doing yoga with her second-grade class when the shooter opened fire right across the hall. She didn’t know what the gunshot sounds were. Kids in her class thought maybe a janitor dropped a trash can or somebody dropped a chair or a desk.
But no one could drop a trash can that many times.
“I remember running to my cubby and sitting on my backpack,” said Jackie, 17, who is a senior at Newtown High School. “And I remember being grateful that I was farther away from the door because I thought that the kid that was closest to the wall was going to get shot first.”
That Friday, like others, the children in her class got to bring in their favorite stuffed animals to watch movies with them. On that day, however, Jackie forgot hers — it wasn’t in her backpack when she went to reach for comfort.
Her class and teacher sat anxiously in the dark classroom. After the shooting ended and the gunman, 20-year-old Adam Lanza, had killed himself, police got to Jackie’s classroom and told them to cover their eyes as they were led out of the building. Along the way, Jackie opened her eyes. She doesn’t like to talk about what she saw.
“Once we were leaving, I was wondering how that could have happened so closely to me and that that could have been me and how come I’m walking out of the school right now and they aren’t,” she said. She is a triplet, and her two siblings survived.
When she and Liv went to the March For Our Lives anti-gun violence event in the nation’s capital this summer, there were a few moments of panic after someone yelled something during a moment of silence. People in the crowd started running away. She couldn’t breathe, and kept running. Her chest tightened. She felt like she was going to throw up. She felt guilty for not being able to stay with her friends.
“But I shouldn’t have to be still struggling with this today and still having to search for treatment methods to improve my quality of life and to make me feel better because of how I react to things or, you know, the triggers and the stimuli I have. I’ll flinch with a loud noise.”
Jackie said she would tell the Uvalde children to not bottle up their feelings and to talk to family and friends.
“Because it’s so important to talk this stuff through and know that their feelings are validated and that we’re going to do everything that we can to make sure that things like this don’t have to happen,” she said.
“We’ve been through a similar thing and we want them to know that we care about them and they’re loved,” Jackie said.
`I HAVE JUST NOW GOTTEN THE ABILITY TO SAY I AM FROM SANDY HOOK.’
The days that followed her brother Chase’s death at Sandy Hook Elementary are hard for Brittany Kowalski to remember. She does remember how trauma was inflicted on her family by others.
People spreading misinformation that the shooting was staged by actors emerged, the town was filled with media and a police officer guarded the family’s driveway.
“Between harassing phone calls from Sandy Hook “truthers,” international news people trying to come into the house while we mourned the loss of my brother, having to keep the blinds down for weeks, maybe even months, because photographers were walking through the woods to get around the police vehicle in our driveway … It felt like an alternate universe,” she said.
She was a freshman in a math class at Newtown High School when the shooting started, and the school went into lockdown. She and other students with siblings at Sandy Hook were called into an auditorium. She called her parents, but there was no answer.
“I couldn’t tell you how many people were in the room, but it felt like the sea of people was thinning out in both the slowest yet fastest time frame,” she said. “All of the people dissipated until I was the last person who hadn’t heard back.”
Over the next several years, she said, she would lie and tell people she was from other nearby towns. She calls it avoiding the “Oh, you’re from Sandy Hook” conversation. She didn’t want to console people for how they felt about what she had lived through.
“The feeling of empathy and pity are too similar when you are known due to a traumatic event that had global coverage. It’s been almost 10 years and I have just now gotten the ability to say ‘I am from Sandy Hook’ without the full amount of anxiety tangled into it.”
She would tell the children of Uvalde that you don’t have to grieve the same way the person next to you is grieving. She has Chase’s ashes tattooed on her chest.
“I still go to therapy, I still have days that feel like I have a rain cloud over my head but I have always been able to pull myself out of it or have someone in my support system give me a little extra help when needed. Texas brought up a lot of old emotions that I thought I had fully worked through. The disappointment, the anxiety and the hole in my heart seemed to rip back open.”
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Eaton-Robb reported from Hartford, Connecticut. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ap-raised-with-trauma-sandy-hook-survivors-send-hope-to-uvalde/ | 2022-09-07T16:56:36Z |
An organizational change that allows Mosaic to further integrate and grow its commerce business and client relationships.
CHICAGO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mosaic North America announced this week the appointment of Tony Ciresi as Senior Vice President of Commerce in the U.S. Tony's breadth of expertise will be critical for the agency's future growth. In this new position, he will lead a team of VP and Director level team members to further innovate and incorporate the agency's commerce expertise into its integrated marketing practice, across both organic and new business. Tony will report to co-managing partner Debbie Kaplan.
As SVP of Commerce-US, Tony will lead the practice, serving as Mosaic's shopper marketing expert in the U.S. Drawing upon 20 years of industry experience, he will collaborate with agency teams in driving innovation in the space and taking work to the next level. In his role Tony will work closely with clients to advise on commerce agendas and key trends. His input will be essential in optimizing marketing investments across consumer and trade budgets in today's constantly evolving retail landscape. "Tony brings unparalleled industry expertise and as we continue to invest in our leadership, he will play a pivotal role in further building our agency's integrated strategic business approach." said Kaplan.
Tony is an established agency expert and joins Mosaic from VMLY&R Commerce. In his role as EVP, Client Engagement he was a senior leader with a deep understanding of marketing and customer expertise. As a trusted client advisor, Tony oversaw delivery of client engagement relationships and was a key contributor in helping to articulate each client's market needs, develop business models and identify key business challenges.
About Mosaic
Mosaic is a North American integrated marketing agency that builds brands in dimension. Depending on clients' needs and based on data-led insights, Mosaic pulls in the right capability experts at the right time to create connected brand experiences across the right touchpoints. By being able to quickly tap into different in-house specialists across omnichannel commerce, experiential marketing, content development, brand design, performance media and measurement & analytics, Mosaic is distinctly able to create ideas that make an impact in culture and drive results at the same time. With a 30-year history, Mosaic North America has hubs in Chicago, Dallas, and Toronto, augmented with experts in locations across North America; all connected to our parent company Acosta, offering full reach across the nation.
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John Lennon’s son performed ‘Imagine’ for the first time to support Ukraine
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TORONTO (CTV Network) — Julian Lennon performed a cover of his father’s famous song “Imagine” for the very first time this week in support of fundraising efforts for Ukraine.
A video of Julian performing the song was posted to his YouTube channel on Friday. In the video, he sings the song in a room surrounded by candles, while another musician plays guitar beside him.
Julian is the son of the late musician John Lennon, who originally came to fame as a member of the Beatles. His song “Imagine” came out in 1971.
Although Julian followed in his father’s footsteps to become a musician, this is the first time he has covered what is arguably his father’s most well-known song as a solo artist.
In the description, Julian noted that he has always maintained that he would only “ever consider singing ‘IMAGINE’ […] if it was the ‘End of the World.’”
But he decided to perform the song for the first time to support Ukraine “because his lyrics reflect our collective desire for peace worldwide.
“Because within this song, we’re transported to a space, where love and togetherness become our reality, if but for a moment in time,” he wrote. “The song reflects the light at the end of the tunnel, that we are all hoping for…”
The performance was to support Global Citizen’s Stand Up For Ukraine, a social media movement centred around raising awareness for the plight of Ukrainians under attack from Russian forces, as well as to spur fundraising efforts and prompt action from global leaders.
“As a result of the ongoing murderous violence, millions of innocent families, have been forced to leave the comfort of their homes, to seek asylum elsewhere,” Julian added. “I’m calling on world leaders and everyone who believes in the sentiment of IMAGINE, to stand up for refugees everywhere!”
Julian did not expand on why he had previously vowed not to perform the song, but has spoken in the past about his strained relationship with his father, who died when he was 17. In a piece for the Guardian in 2020 which interviewed the children of famous parents, Julian said there was around a 10-year stretch where he barely spoke to his father, who had left his mother and started dating Yoko Ono when he was five years old.
Julian entered the musical world in 1984 with his debut album Valotte. Since then, he has released five other albums. His latest album, Jude, is set to come out later this year, his first album in a decade.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) will partner with Afro Unicorn creator April Showers to release kids' graphic novels in the Spring of 2024, announced Kirsty Melville, AMP president and publisher. Showers, an entrepreneur, innovator, and founder of the lifestyle brand for kids, established Afro Unicorn, the first-ever licensed character brand about Black Unicorns, with a mission to provide a platform to uplift, promote and remind children of color how unique, divine and magical they truly are. Showers is represented by Karen Kilpatrick of the East West Literary Agency.
"We are thrilled to bring Afro Unicorns to the world of books," said Melville. "April is an exceptional visionary creator, and we can't wait for kids to revel in harnessing their inner crowns and unicorn powers in a world inhabited with such vibrant characters as Unique (the leader), Divine (the motivator), and Magical (the persuader)."
"I am so excited to partner with AMP to bring Afro Unicorn to life through graphic novels," said Showers. "When I first met with the AMP team, I felt the magical synergy and knew we would be the perfect match. I can't wait for our readers to be able to dive into the world of Afronia."
Established in 2019 with the mind frame of 'representation matters,' Afro Unicorn incorporates the brand values—unique, divine, magical–that every child of color needs to be reminded of. Showers launched her concept with a direct-to-consumer program of apparel and accessories featuring the characters, and has garnered multiple licensing partners with numerous product lines since its inception. The authenticity of Afro Unicorn appeals to a passionate and engaged following, which includes a number of accomplished Black women such as Alicia Keys and Tiffany Haddish, among others. The success of Afro Unicorn has also garnered national media exposure including Showers' appearances on CBS Mornings and GMA3. This is Afro Unicorn's first foray into books. Additional key categories in the works for the brand include toys and animated content, among others.
About AMP
Andrews McMeel Publishing is a leader of more than 50 years in humor, inspiration, and gift books, calendars, and greeting card publishing for children and adults. It is a division of Andrews McMeel Universal, an independent Kansas City-based global media company that partners with a world-class roster of creative and diverse talent. Through publishing, syndication, entertainment, and interactive experiences, AMU connects audiences to universal messages of truth, humor, and hope that have the power to connect people and change lives.
Contact: Kathy Hilliard, khilliard@amuniversal.com
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Teens plead guilty to killing girl’s father before running away together, officials say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Two teens accused of killing one of their fathers before running away together pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to his death.
KVVU reports Aaron Guerrero, 18, and Sierra Halseth, 16, were accused of killing her 45-year-old father, Daniel Halseth, on April 9, 2021, and arrested in Salt Lake City.
Guerrero and Sierra Halseth pleaded guilty to nine counts, including murder, arson and robbery, according to court officials. Their sentencing was set for July 14.
According to the arrest warrant for Guerrero, Las Vegas police requested Daniel Halseth’s landlord to check on him, as Guerrero’s mother hadn’t heard from him in two days.
On April 9, the landlord and another person found Daniel Halseth’s burned body in the home’s garage.
Guerrero’s mother told police the two teens dated from June 2020 to December 2020, and during their relationship, she said Daniel Halseth had contacted her about the teens planning to run away together. Both sets of parents then agreed the teens should no longer have contact with each other.
Guerrero ended up running away, according to what his mother told police.
Investigators said they tracked the teens through surveillance footage, starting with video of the two leaving the neighborhood in Daniel Halseth’s blue Nissan Altima, according to the report.
Police reported they acquired a YouTube video of Sierra Halseth and Guerrero discussing her father’s murder just days after the incident.
Reportedly, text messages were also sent to Sierra Halseth asking about her dad’s whereabouts. The 16-year-old responded to a few before no longer replying.
Evidence in the case included graphic photos from the crime scene. Prosecutors also showcased photos of potential weapons, including a chainsaw, hand saw, scissors and knives. Some of the weapons had what appeared to be blood on them.
Authorities also said surveillance photos and receipts showed the teens purchasing items like bleach, lighter fluid, gloves and cleaning cloths in the days leading up to Daniel Halseth’s killing.
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Over two dozen sessions and some 75 speakers in six days. We have a lot to talk about in Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A few months back, the Cap Times announced that the sixth annual Cap Times Idea Fest will once again be a hybrid of virtual and in-person events from Sept. 12-17 across Madison. This morning, Cap Times publisher Paul Fanlund announced speakers including Carl Bernstein and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, and session topics ranging from the election to climate change.
Bernstein, who along with Washington Post colleague Bob Woodward broke the Watergate scandal 50 years ago, will be the featured guest in a special fundraiser, while Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland who is a member of the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, will be the keynote speaker on Friday, Sept. 16.
Tickets are now on sale and registration is open for all free virtual events. The full schedule of events and locations will be available in a few weeks at captimesideafest.com.
This year, Cap Times is proud to announce it has teamed up with Madison's Young Blood Beer Company for an official Cap Times Idea Fest beer. Young Blood will brew a limited-release hazy IPA with hops sourced from Wisconsin, available for purchase at Young Blood's taproom in downtown Madison and at some in-person fest sessions. The beer name and more details will be announced soon at captimes.com.
Virtual sessions during the first part of the week will focus on topics including the upcoming election, climate change, immigration, medical records, rural broadband, marijuana policy and the influence of Title IX. Speakers will include Sen. Melissa Agard, Prof. Dominique Brossard, journalist Ruth Conniff, Sen. Mary Felzkowski, Prof. Charles Franklin, author Andrew Maraniss, activist Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Prof. Ajay Sethi and many more.
Cap Times food editor Lindsay Christians hosts chef Joe Papach of Harvey House in Kessenich's Innovation Kitchen. Register to watch this event free online. Cap Times members get exclusive access to join live for a limited number of seats and enjoy the featured dish and a glass of wine.
Madison Area Music Association-award winning trio Gin, Chocolate and Bottle Rockets will perform a lively show at Doc's Smokehouse. Tickets are $15, or free for Cap Times members at the King Street level and higher. Price includes an outstanding barbecue dinner.
Held at the Memorial Union's Great Hall, cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. As a special fundraiser for the Cap Times, come hear Madison native and Washington Post editor David Maraniss interview Post colleague Carl Bernstein of Watergate fame about the 50th anniversary of that scandal, how our current political climate compares and his early journalism career. Tickets are $125, or $100 for Cap Times members at the King Street level and higher. Price includes light appetizers, drinks and a copy of Bernstein's new book, "Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom."
Three days of events all at one price! On Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m., join us at Madison College's south campus for an outstanding discussion about the "Rising Tide on the south side" featuring community leaders: Ruben Anthony, the Rev. Dr. Alex Gee, Vanessa McDowell and Karen Menendez-Coller. On Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, join us in the Union's Shannon Hall for an outstanding lineup of speakers including Jocelyn Benson, Barb McQuade, Toluse Olorunnipa, Jamie Raskin, Robert Samuels and more. Tickets are $25, or $10 for Cap Times members at the King Street level and higher.
This annual event is the largest hosted by the Cap Times since 2017. All who register, purchase tickets and sponsor this event are supporting local journalism and the Cap Times newsroom. Readers can support the Cap Times by becoming a Cap Times member. Members of all levels will get Idea Fest ticket discounts, and members at the Evjue level will get a free pair of tickets. Thank you to the Madison community and to all of our readers for your continued support. Subscribe to the Cap Times Idea Fest newsletter to get fest updates and answers to FAQs, or visit captimes.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The chill in the housing market is rippling out to the carpenters, landscapers and other small businesses that lose out when fewer homeowners are renovating their properties.
Inflation was already causing some homeowners to delay big renovation projects as prices for building materials, fixtures and appliances jumped. More recently, higher mortgage rates have put a damper on the number of homes being sold.
At the beginning of the year, carpenter Bill Albritton, who has owned Albritton Custom Carpentry near Charlotte, N.C., since 2004, was booked months in advance and completing full custom kitchen cabinet replacements in homes in the historic districts of Charlotte. But he’s seen a slowdown over the past two months.
In the Charlotte metropolitan area, the number of home sold fell 19% between June and July, and are down about 21% from July a year ago, according to the Re/Max monthly National Housing Report.
Albritton is booked out 30 days in advance, compared to the usual 90 to 160 days. Meanwhile, his costs have gone up by more than 30% across the board. Plywood he uses jumped from $72 to $140 a sheet around Christmas. It has gone back down to $85 a sheet, but that’s still higher than it used to be. And he has trouble finding hinges at any price.
Albritton is trying to pivot to smaller carpentry jobs.
“Instead of doing new kitchens we’re gearing up to do what we call ‘kitchen face lifts,’” Albritton said. That means just replacing the fronts of cabinets and drawers and teaming up with a painting contractor to paint the cabinets. It gives “a new kitchen look for a fraction of the price,” he said.
The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates in an effort to reduce inflation, which is running at almost 10% annually at the wholesale level. The fear is the Fed will go too far and the economy will go into a slump.
“I am very worried on the heels of the material shortages we have been battling to now look at a very possible recession,” Albritton said. He’s reaching out to other home renovation companies to partner with as one way to keep the work coming.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is 5.55%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the average was 2.87%. The increase is forcing some would-be buyers out of the market and sales of previously owned homes have fallen for six straight months. That matters to the businesses involved in home renovations because sellers can spend thousands of dollars making a house more attractive to buyers, and then the buyers spend thousands more personalizing their new home or fixing it up.
Growth in homeowner spending for improvements and repairs is expected to slow for the rest of 2022 and the first half of 2023, according to the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. The center’s Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity predicts homeowner improvement and repair spending repair spending will grow 17.4% this year to $431 billion. That will slow to 10.1% by the second quarter of next year, with total 2023 spending estimated at $446 billion.
Chris Doyle, CEO and co-founder of Billd, a construction finance company, said small businesses should be aware of what’s going on in their market and consider pivoting to different types of projects. A small business previously focused on new-home construction should try to work with renovators instead, for example. And since residential home spending is set to decline, federal construction projects might also be something to look into.
“Everyone’s going to have to adapt,” he said. “Small businesses have an opportunity to adapt quicker since they’re more nimble than bigger companies.”
Daniel Edwards, who owns a Handyman Connection franchise in Hanover, Massachusetts, focuses on small jobs that are several thousand dollars, like building decks, swapping out windows and doors and carpentry projects. In the greater Boston area that includes Hanover, home sales in July were down 20%. The median price of a home sold was $650,000, down 2% from June but up 8% from this time last year, according to Re/Max data.
Edwards said he’s normally booked out three or four weeks with jobs, but lately it’s been two to three weeks. He says customers are being tighter with money: They, want smaller jobs, want to look at receipts and question the price of materials. For example, one customer decided to install a toilet paper holder himself, rather than paying someone to do it, saving about $25, he said. Another customer who requested a quote for a gutter cleaning decided to hold off. But while business has been slower, he says the dip isn’t as bad as he was worried it might be.
“I certainly don’t see normal July and August levels, but I don’t see what I had feared in terms of significant decline. People still want small- to mid-sized projects,” he said.
Inflation has been trying on Tom Monson’s business, Monson Lawn & Landscaping, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He’s had to raise prices — he now charges $62.50 to mow a lawn. up from $50. A sod installation costs $1,250, up from $1,100.
More price-sensitive customers have cut back. One customer who was planning on putting in a new lawn decided to wait until next year, and others have cut back from biweekly landscaping appointments to monthly.
Curbio is a startup that provides pre-sale renovations on homes that it doesn’t charge for until the home is sold. They operate in 52 markets across the country, from Chicago to South Florida. They’ve also started offering smaller projects as the housing market slows.
“As the market starts to cool in some areas, there’s much more sensitivity to timelines,” said Olivia Mariani, vice president at Curbio. “Before, a homeowner may be willing to wait 8 to 12 weeks to fully gut and remodel their kitchen. Now, they’re asking for the minimum viable work.”
So instead of doing a full renovation, Curbio has begun shifting project types to more “refreshes” – like painting cabinets or refinishing hardwood floors. It dropped its prior $15,000 minimum price for projects and now 30% of its projects are under $15,000.
Mariani said Curbio’s data shows that a cabinet refresh can help raise the price of a home for sale just as much as a bigger job.
“Buyers just want a home that doesn’t require maintenance — a full cabinet redo is not really necessary,” she said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-small-businesses-fell-the-pinch-from-slowing-housing-market/ | 2022-08-27T18:48:19Z |
Some Capri Sun drinks recalled, may contain cleaning solution, company says
(WHNS/Gray News) – A voluntary recall has been issued for 5,760 cases of Capri Sun beverages for potential contamination.
According to Kraft Heinz, a diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of its factories.
Only the Wild Cherry flavored Capri Suns with the case information below are affected.
The “Best When Used By” date on the products is June 25, 2023.
The issue was discovered after several consumer complaints about the taste of the impacted product.
Anyone who bought these items is asked to not consume the product and is able to return it to the store where it was purchased.
Consumers can contact Kraft Heinz from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at 1-800-280-8252 to see if a product is part of the recall and to receive reimbursement.
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Jobox.ai launches out of stealth and will use the funding to expand its reach to new geographical markets and professions, and to develop new features to put business back in the hand of trusted local pros
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobox.ai, a software company that provides home service marketplaces with an AI-based infrastructure to directly connect their customers with skilled trades professionals ("pros"), announced today it has secured a $42M Series B funding round led by General Catalyst. Additional investments came from new and existing investors including Resolute VC, NNS, Expanding Capital and Joey Low. The company is officially coming out of stealth mode and will use the funds to expand its platform to serve new markets and professions, and develop new features to help pros operate and grow their business all in one mobile application.
The home services industry is a $595B industry, which has continuously grappled with increased demand and a severe skilled labor shortage. U.S. consumers spent over $376B in home improvement, $157B in home maintenance and $60B in emergency repairs last year, yet supply is scarce, with less than six million pros across the U.S. Archaic, paper-first practices in the industry are only exacerbating the problem, making it more difficult for consumers in need of home services to be matched with the right pros.
"Consumers are looking for pros online, but the majority of them are still working with pen and paper. They don't have the proper tools in place to grow their business on the internet and have to rely on lead generation companies and middlemen that take most of their profit," said Jobox CEO Shay Bloch. "Jobox has spent the last few years in stealth mode building a marketplace infrastructure that solves the problems of the home service industry. Companies get to provide their customers with more holistic digital journeys while pros get direct access to jobs without having to pay any lead gen fee. With this new round of funding, we look forward to expanding the infrastructure that will define the home services industry for years to come."
The Jobox platform not only serves as an all-in-one workplace for skilled pros that eliminates paper-heavy processes, it allows Jobox to get a real-time view on the pro's location, skills and availability to take a job. Jobox is leveraging the data to assign new jobs from nationwide demand partners to a single dedicated pro in a local market. It eliminates the need for the customer to choose and validate the pros themselves. By optimizing the pro's work day, Jobox is able to dispatch jobs efficiently and create the ultimate experience on every side of the marketplace.
The platform also serves as a primary resource for home service marketplaces looking to launch or expand home services by providing a fast, reliable network of pros. Through Jobox's infrastructure, companies like the Hillman Group can better serve end customers and as a result, diversify their revenue.
"The Hillman Group receives thousands of calls every month from customers looking for locksmith services through our network of 7,000 Minute Key kiosks," says Randy Fagundo, President of Robotic Digital Solutions at The Hillman Group. "Thanks to Jobox, we can redirect these calls to the right local pros and provide a seamless end-to-end experience. Instead of trying to replace locksmiths, Jobox enables us to partner with them in a way that helps them thrive in their local communities."
"Jobox is helping transform the relationship between pros and home service marketplaces," said Niko Bonatsos, Managing Director at General Catalyst. "We're thrilled to work with Jobox on their journey to help create a more efficient and competitive home services industry."
"It's clear that Jobox holds the keys to a bright future where the relationship between pros and home service marketplaces is symbiotic," said Raanan Bar-Cohen, Co-Founder at Resolute Ventures. "We're excited to support Jobox in helping millions of pros and hundreds of demand partners become more competitive in the global economy."
"Jobox is doing the important job of putting business back into the hands of pros across the U.S., while enabling brands to launch home service marketplaces and build deeper and broader relationships with their customers," said Leo de Luna, Partner at NNS. "Pros get a fairer share of the profit, while brands provide end-to-end experiences their customers love. It's a win on all sides of the marketplace."
"I'm very proud to be an investor in Jobox," says Joey Low. "Jobox is leading the transformation of work and fulfilling the important mission of modernizing the life of home service pros so they can earn more money and thrive."
Jobox powers business for more than 5,000 pros in 39 states across the U.S., and has processed more than $1B of transactions on its platform. Jobox matches a pro to a customer job every three minutes, making it easy for pros and home service marketplaces alike to grow their business.
For more information visit jobox.ai.
About Jobox
Jobox connects companies with thousands of vetted home service professionals. We use proprietary algorithms and millions of data points to match end customers with the local pro they need in less than 60 seconds. Jobox also helps companies form a deeper and broader connection with their customers. We enable companies to follow a service transaction all the way to execution. We made reporting, reconciliation, and payments fully automated and transparent, and built the infrastructure, APIs and onboarding flows to help design a smooth customer journey. Jobox takes the overhead of the home service marketplace to let companies focus on customer relationships. Companies get valuable insights into their customers' preferences and the pros they work with, which they can leverage to lead more holistic purchasing journeys.
Source of data (Angi): https://www.angi.com/research/reports/market/
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Cristiano Ronaldo says one of his newborn twins has died
Published: Apr. 18, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT|Updated: 14 hours ago
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social media to say one of his newborn twins has died.
The Manchester United striker writes in a post also signed by his partner Georgina Rodriguez “it is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away.”
Ronaldo announced last year that the couple was expecting twins.
He writes “only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”
Ronaldo already had four children.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Americans say Congress should pass a law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide, according to a new poll that finds over half say they feel at least somewhat “sad” or “angry” about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The high court’s decision asserted that abortion is not a constitutional right and handed states the authority to severely restrict or ban abortion. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows many Americans back some restrictions on abortion, especially after the first trimester, but the most extreme measures introduced in some Republican-led states are at odds with the public — and with many of the people who live in them.
Faith Murphy, a 41-year-old in Coshocton, Ohio, said she was “quite upset” that the court overruled Roe and wants to see abortion access federally protected. While she’s voted across the aisle, Murphy considers herself a Republican and doesn’t want to see Republican leaders in her state and others push for restrictions.
“I don’t trust who we have in government here in Ohio … to keep women’s rights or the right to an abortion for any reason whatsoever intact,” Murphy said.
Polling ahead of the June 24 decision suggested that overturning Roe would be unpopular with a majority of Americans who wanted to see the court uphold the 50-year precedent. The new poll, roughly three weeks after the decision, finds 53% of U.S. adults say they disapprove of the court’s decision, while 30% say they approve. An additional 16% say they neither approve nor disapprove.
Sixty percent think Congress should pass a law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide. The House last Friday voted to restore abortion rights in the U.S., though the bill will likely stall in the Senate.
Overwhelming majorities also think their state should generally allow abortion in specific cases, including if the health of the pregnant person is endangered or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. Few think abortion should always be illegal, and most Americans support their state generally allowing abortion six weeks into the pregnancy.
Those patterns persist even in the 23 states in which laws banning or tightening access to abortion have taken effect, will soon take effect or are being debated in court.
Blake Jones thinks six weeks “is far too early to be able to make a decision like that,” and while he personally doesn’t approve of abortion, the 28-year-old Democrat in Athens, Georgia, said he’s pro-choice because he doesn’t believe “that my views should affect other people.”
Jones said he thinks the point of viability is more appropriate for restrictions on abortion, but even then, there should be exceptions if the pregnant person’s health is at risk or the baby would be born with a severe health issue.
Views about abortion at the 15-week mark are muddled. The poll shows Americans in states that have deepened restrictions on abortion are closely divided over abortion at 15 weeks into a pregnancy. That compares with about 6 in 10 Americans in other states saying abortion should be allowed at that point. That gap is similar on allowing abortion for “any reason.”
Support dwindles across the board at 24 weeks into the pregnancy, with only about a third saying their state should generally allow for that.
While only about a third approve of the Supreme Court’s decision, the poll finds about half of Americans think states should be responsible for establishing abortion laws.
Jeffrey Bouchelle agreed with the court because “it should’ve been a states’ rights issue in the first place.” The 57-year-old Republican in Farmers Branch, Texas, believes abortion is wrong, but as a state issue. Bouchelle accepted some states may allow abortion if that’s what the majority prefers.
“There should be access to abortion,” he said. “I just don’t think it should be in Texas.”
Overall, about a third of U.S. adults say they feel at least somewhat proud, relieved or excited about the court’s decision, a reflection that the decades-long effort to overturn Roe resonates with a sizable segment of the population.
“I’m happy with it,” Tammy Rardain said about the court’s decision. The 54-year-old Republican in Logan, Ohio, said her views on abortion are defined by her Christian faith. She wants to see a ban on abortion in Ohio at any point in the pregnancy.
More Americans — 55% — say they feel at least somewhat angry or sad about the decision, including about 4 in 10 who feel so strongly. Half say they feel at least somewhat anxious or hopeless — a sign that Democrats may struggle to turn feelings of anger into motivation to turn out to vote in this year’s midterm elections.
“I was really disappointed, and I felt as though our judicial system had failed us all,” said 41-year-old Democrat Candice Lampkin. “I truly believe that they’re infringing upon our civil rights and liberties.”
The Chicago resident said she wants abortion to be a federally protected right and is concerned about what health care, like birth control, might be targeted next. She hopes the issue will be top of mind for voters this fall.
“We have to do more during election season and make sure we hold our politicians accountable,” she said.
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The poll of 1,085 adults was conducted July 14-17 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ap-norc-poll-majority-want-congress-to-keep-abortion-legal/ | 2022-07-21T23:18:51Z |
Alabama woman says she found Apple Airtag tracking device on her car
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - An Alabama woman said someone might be stalking her after she said she found a tracking device on her car.
Her father, John Price, said his daughter informed him that she got a notification on her cell phone saying she was being tracked while on her way home from work.
Price said the notification popped up on his 23-year-old daughter’s cell phone Thursday.
Frantic, he said, she called her family to figure out what to do next. While on the phone with her, Price said his daughter found an Apple Airtag on her tire’s wheel well.
Airtags are quarter-sized devices created to help users keep track of personal items like their keys, purse, or luggage through the “Find My App.”
But if it gets into the wrong hands, it can be used to track someone.
“It was just one of those really scary moments for any parent to find out that your 23-year-old daughter is being tracked,” Price said.
Price said they contacted police in Mobile, Alabama, about it, but it’s unclear at this time who the device belongs to or who put it on his daughter’s car.
According to Fox News, similar incidents have been reported across the nation. A Sports Illustrated model even claimed an Airtag was placed in her coat while she was out with friends in New York City.
Price said he put pictures from his daughter about the tracking on Facebook to warn others to check their vehicle. The post was shared more than 3,000 times in less than 24 hours.
“You never really think it’s going to pertain to you or your family until it does, and then you’re like, ‘Holy cow!’ This is my daughter,” Price said. “Hopefully it helps somebody down the road find something that’s not supposed to be there.”
Apple has some advice on its website so you can be notified if someone is stalking you with an Airtag.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/11/alabama-woman-says-she-found-apple-airtag-tracking-device-her-car/ | 2022-04-11T23:14:09Z |
GOODYEAR, Ariz., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verano Learning Partners announced today that it has earned accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners, and effective leadership. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the schools are accredited, and that Verano Learning Partners is recognized across the nation as an educational leader that meets Cognia Standards of Quality, and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.
"Accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Verano Learning Partners with a nationally recognized mark of quality for our schools," shared Tim Moran, VP of Public Affairs. "It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve."
To earn Cognia accreditation, schools also must implement a continuous process of improvement, and submit to internal and external review. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a five-year term.
Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, stated, "Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments where all students can flourish. Verano Learning Partners is to be commended for demonstrating that they have met high standards, is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning."
Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Parents and interested community members can learn more about the Cognia Accreditation at cognia.org
About Cognia
Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement services to institutions and other education providers. The result of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia was formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student assessment. As a global nonprofit working in over 80 countries, our 36,000 institutions serve and support nearly 25 million students and five million educators every day. Cognia serves as trusted partner in advancing learning for all. Find out more at cognia.org.
About Verano Learning Partners (https://verano.org/): Verano is a leader in developing innovative learning models and schools as part of a collaborative network of schools and partners. Its schools, both nationwide and international, strive to elevate learning opportunities for students with engaging and interactive digital curriculum. Using the online and digital learning space, its schools provide students with unparalleled personalized support and flexibility, empowering them to succeed.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Heavy rains caused by a summer tropical depression killed at least 25 people in the central and southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides, officials said Monday.
Twenty-two villagers died in landslides in four villages in Baybay city in central Leyte province on Sunday and Monday, city police chief Lt. Col. Joemen Collado said. At least six other people were reported missing in the landslides and a search was underway, he said.
Three other storm-related deaths were reported by the government’s main disaster-response agency in the southern provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental.
“In one village, a landslide occurred and other victims, unfortunately, were also swept away by the surge of water,” Collado told the DZBB radio network. “There were at least six missing but there could be more.”
Nearly 200 floods were reported in different areas in central and southern provinces over the weekend, displacing about 30,000 families, some of which were moved to emergency shelters, officials said.
Coast guard, police and firefighters rescued some villagers in flooded communities, including some who were trapped on their roofs. In central Cebu city, schools and work were suspended Monday and Mayor Michael Rama declared a state of calamity to allow the rapid release of emergency funds.
At least 20 storms and typhoons batter the Philippines each year, mostly during the rainy season that begins around June. Some storms have hit even during the scorching summer months in recent years.
The disaster-prone Southeast Asian nation also lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” where many of the world’s volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/flooding-landslides-kill-at-least-25-people-in-philippines/ | 2022-04-12T14:26:08Z |
OXFORD, England, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sitryx Therapeutics Ltd (the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company pioneering the field of immunometabolism, today announced that the Company will participate virtually in the following events:
- UBS Biotechnology Private Company Symposium, Sept. 21-22, 2022
- Longwood Healthcare Leaders Fall Webconference, Sept. 22, 2022
- Needham Private Biotech Company Virtual 1x1 Forum, Oct. 18-19, 2022
Sitryx is a global biopharmaceutical company pioneering the field of immunometabolism. The company's proprietary platform and Product Engine are built on a deep understanding of the intersection of inflammatory signaling and metabolism. Sitryx is advancing a pipeline of disease-modifying therapies towards the clinic, on its own and with its strategic partner, Eli Lilly and Company, for a wide range of autoimmune disorders. In 2018, Sitryx raised $30 million Series A funding from an international syndicate of specialist investors including SV Health Investors, Sofinnova Partners, Longwood Fund and GSK. In 2020, Sitryx formed a global licensing and research collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company. Lilly also became an investor in the Company. Sitryx is headquartered in Oxford, UK with offices in the United States.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paratus Energy Services Ltd. ("Paratus") today announced that the Seabras JV, an associated company in which Paratus indirectly holds a 50% equity interest, has been awarded a two-year contract extension by the Brazilian oil and gas company Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. ("PETROBRAS") for Sapura Esmeralda from August 2nd 2022 to August 1st 2024.
The award continues to strengthen Seabras JV's long-term relationship with PETROBRAS, and furthers its position in the robust JV market for Pipe Lay Support Vessels ("PLSVs") in Brazil.
With all 6 PLSVs in the fleet fully contracted for under long term contracts, Seabras JV's contract backlog at the end of July 2022 is $940 million.
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Which Fitbit is best?
Keeping fit is a mammoth task if you don’t know where to start or how to keep track of your workouts. Some mobile devices can do that for you, but they aren’t as reliable as a dedicated gadget on your wrist.
That is where Fitbit comes in, as it has taken many years of research and development to produce the perfect workout partners. The Fitbit Versa 3 is an excellent option if you are looking for a comfortable device with a large color screen.
What to know before you buy a Fitbit
Decide between a fitness tracker and a smartwatch
There is a rather significant difference between a fitness tracker and a smartwatch. While both can tell you how far you’ve run or worked out, a fitness tracker is limited on what it can display on the screen. On the other hand, a smartwatch has a much larger screen to take calls, read messages and emails, and change music through a Bluetooth connection. The built-in functions of a fitness tracker are also less than a smartwatch.
The Fitbit app is for viewing your health and fitness stats
Most of your health data can be viewed on your wrist, but it only shows you a fraction of the available information. To see an in-depth analysis of your routine, how many calories you burned and keep track of it, you must download the Fitbit app. The mobile application is available for iOS and Android phones, and it also allows you to link up with other Fitbit users in your community.
Google owns Fitbit
If you are concerned about your data and private information, it is good to know that technology giant Google owns Fitbit. In 2021, the acquisition was completed, allowing Google to incorporate its WearOS operating system into many Fitbit devices. The substantial financial backing might produce better models, but for those trying to steer clear of Big Tech as much as possible, it could be a deal-breaker.
What to look for in a quality Fitbit
Notifications and making calls
Health stats are important, but you also don’t want to miss urgent phone calls or messages. Depending on which Fitbit you get, you will have the ability to make and answer calls from your wrist. This is great, as you don’t have to take your phone out of your pocket. At a glance, you can also view social media notifications, check up on emails and read a few text messages. Typically, these features are reserved for smartwatches.
Listening and controlling music
Controlling your breathing while running or lifting weights can help you keep a rhythm, but it’s not the only thing that you want to hear. Music can be a great motivator for getting the blood flowing, but you don’t want to stop to change your tunes. A good-quality Fitbit allows you to change the music on a paired mobile phone and earbuds. Some Fitbit models also allow you to listen to offline music when you aren’t connected to the internet.
Medical features for a healthier life
The steps tracking and calorie counting are great, but the best features of a Fitbit are medical-related. Again, it depends on the model, but plenty of Fitbit devices can measure your blood oxygen saturation, skin temperature, heart rate and sleep cycle. These metrics are all critically important for a healthy life.
How much you can expect to spend on a Fitbit
The average price of a Fitbit will depend on whether it is a smartwatch or a fitness tracker. Entry-level models can retail for $100-$150, while devices with more functions and abilities retail for $200-$250.
Fitbit FAQ
Are Fitbit devices waterproof?
A. Yes, the entire range of Fitbit trackers and smartwatches are waterproof, rated for 5ATM, or 164 feet.
Some fitness trackers can measure your blood pressure — what about Fitbit?
A. There are currently no Fitbit devices that can measure your blood pressure. The only blood-related function they have is to measure your blood oxygen levels.
What’s the best Fitbit to buy?
Top Fitbit
What you need to know: This smartwatch is a popular choice for athletes and those who want to see their health status at a glance.
What you’ll love: The Versa 3 has a built-in GPS so you can easily keep track of where you are or how far you have run, hiked or biked. The Active Zone Minutes measures your heart rate to figure out your routine’s effort. It can also measure your blood oxygen levels, use virtual assistants to get quick updates on the news and use the Bluetooth connection to take phone calls.
What you should consider: The Versa 3 recently swapped over to a new band, meaning that older versions aren’t compatible or interchangeable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Fitbit for the money
What you need to know: This fitness tracker is much thinner than a smartwatch, making it the perfect device for someone who enjoys a smaller screen.
What you’ll love: Featuring a slim band that won’t get in the way, the Inspire features a heart rate monitor, calorie counter, and tracking of activities such as steps, distance run, and active minutes. In addition, it has a built-in sleep monitor, is waterproof and has a battery that can last for five days.
What you should consider: Some users have indicated that the Inspire can lose battery power faster than other models.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Fitbit Sense Advanced Smartwatch
What you need to know: For all the bells and whistles, the Sense smartwatch comes very close to being a powerful personal trainer on your wrist.
What you’ll love: Including the usual trackers for hiking, running or exercising, this smartwatch comes with a built-in Electrodermal Activity scanner. This measures your body’s response to stress and keeps track of your skin temperature. It also has a heart scanner for atrial fibrillation, which alerts you to low or high heart rates. The Sense comes with a built-in GPS and a rechargeable battery that lasts for six days. Additionally, it is compatible with virtual assistants.
What you should consider: It is a bit more expensive than most Fitbit models, but it is still great value for what you get.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Programs open to help Kansas families, students pay for phone, internet
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two new programs have opened to help Kansas families and students pay for phone and internet services this school year.
The Kansas Corporation Commission says the start of a new school year is an expensive time for families. If families are struggling to pay for phone and internet services while also navigating back-to-school costs, it said help is available.
During Lifeline Awareness Week, the KCC said it encourages residents in need of assistance to apply for Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Plan. It said both programs help low-income families stay connected so they may access healthcare, attend classes, keep up with homework, find jobs and call for help in an emergency.
The Commission indicated that those who qualify for Lifeline are automatically eligible to participate in both programs. Due to higher income maximums, it said ACP also has the potential to help families with internet costs that may not qualify for other types of help.
For example, the KCC said the maximum income for a family of four on the ACP program is $55,500 per year. Meanwhile, the maximum annual income for a family of four on the Lifeline program is $37,463.
KCC noted that Lifeline provides federal and state discounts of up to $17.02 per month on phone service and broadband. It said the ACP provides a service discount of up to $30 per month for broadband service and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet purchased through a participating provider.
The KCC said both programs offer additional discounts for subscribers who live on tribal lands.
According to the Commission, eligibility is based on income - at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for Lifeline or at or below 200% for ACP - or participation in certain assistance programs including the following:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FHPA)
- Veterans Pension & Survivors Pension Benefit
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Head Start Tribal Programs (income based)
- The Food Distribution Program on Tribal Lands
Regardless of Lifeline eligibility, the KCC said Kansans could still qualify for ACP if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Are approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including the USDA Community Eligibility Provision.
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.
- Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020.
- Meet the eligibility requirement for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income program.
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UK military parade kicks off Platinum Jubilee celebrations
LONDON (AP) - Four days of celebrations honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne will get underway Thursday with a display of British military traditions stretching from the days of horse and cannon to the jet age.
Formal celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee begin with Trooping the Color, an annual military review that has marked the sovereign’s official birthday since 1760. The queen is expected to join the working members of her family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at the end of the event, when 70 aircraft are set to roar overhead.
The jubilee is being commemorated with a four-day holiday weekend. The celebration of Elizabeth’s reign includes a service of thanksgiving Friday at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, a concert at Buckingham Palace on Saturday and a pageant staged by thousands of performers drawn from schools and community groups around the country on Sunday afternoon.
Throughout the weekend, neighborhood organizations and individuals are expected to hold thousands of street parties around the country, repeating a tradition that began with the queen’s coronation in 1953.
The 96-year-old queen is Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the first to reach the milestone of seven decades on the throne. The jubilee is giving many people — even those often indifferent to the monarchy — a chance to reflect on the state of the nation and the huge changes that have taken place during her reign.
Former Prime Minister John Major — one of the 14 prime ministers of the queen’s reign — said the monarch’s stoic presence had helped steer the country over the decades,
“The queen has represented our better selves for over 70 years,” he told the BBC.
In a written jubilee message, the queen thanked people in Britain and across the Commonwealth involved in organizing the celebrations. For many, the occasion is the first opportunity for a big bash since the start of the coronavirus pandemic more than two years ago.
“I know that many happy memories will be created at these festive occasions,” Elizabeth said.
“I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me, and hope that the coming days will provide an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved during the last 70 years, as we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm,” she said.
Congratulations arrived from world leaders. French President Emmanuel Macron called Elizabeth “the golden thread that binds our two countries” and one of “very few constants” on the international stage.
“You are our friend, such a close ally, our example of service to others,” Macron told the queen in an English-language video message.
The name of the long weekend’s first event, Trooping the Color, refers to a regimental flag, or “color,” that is trooped through the ranks. Britain’s annual tradition for the queen’s birthday is a ceremonial reenactment of the way battle flags were once shown to soldiers to make sure they would recognize a crucial rallying point if they became disoriented in combat.
The troops that take part come from the army’s Household Division, composed of the seven regiments that perform ceremonial duties for the queen. Their members are fully trained soldiers and often deployed overseas when not on ceremonial duty.
Each year a different unit has the honor of trooping its color. The 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards will have the spotlight during the Platinum Jubilee.
Thousands of people, some of whom camped overnight, lined the parade route -- many of them sporting Union Jack flags, party hats or plastic tiaras.
Carly Martin, who caught a late-night bus from south London with her daughter, said she had come “to make memories.”
“You’re never going to see this again in your lifetime,” she said. “At least not in mine, maybe not in my daughter’s. ... Seventy years -- it is all I have ever known.”
The queen is expected to appear twice on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, but Prince Charles will play a key role during the event, taking the salute of passing soldiers on his mother’s behalf. Elizabeth has had trouble getting around of late, and her courtiers have been careful to keep make things as simple for her as possible.
The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence are expected to travel in carriages to Horse Guards Parade, a ceremonial parade ground in St James’s Park.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will join other royals to watch the spectacle. The couple have traveled from their home in California to take part in the celebrations.
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STOCKHOLM, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a result of the cancellation of 25,842,915 Series B shares resolved upon by the Annual General Meeting 2022, the number of outstanding shares and votes in AB Electrolux has changed.
Following the cancellation, the total number of votes in the company is 35,680,852.5.
The total number of registered shares in the company amounts to 283,077,393 shares, of which 8,192,348 are Series A shares and 274,885,045 are Series B shares. The cancellation was carried out in April 2022.
This is information that AB Electrolux is obliged to make public pursuant to the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 08.10 CET on April 29, 2022.
For further information, please contact Electrolux Press Hotline, +46 8 657 65 07.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about July 2, 2021 (the "IPO"); and/or (ii) between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 4, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Kiromic BioPharma securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Kiromic BioPharma class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8051 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 4, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO documents failed to disclose that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of the IPO documents, imposed a clinical hold, and in fact, contained statements indicating that it had not. Given that the IPO closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after Kiromic BioPharma submitted the Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
Kiromic BioPharma, however, received communications from the FDA on June 16 and 17, 2021, informing it that the FDA was placing the IND applications for its two candidate products on clinical hold. The IPO documents failed to disclose this information, instead representing that clinical testing was expected to proceed in the third quarter of 2021. Clinical testing did not proceed in the third quarter of 2021, nor was it likely given the FDA's imposition of a clinical hold. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Kiromic BioPharma class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8051 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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"Text Connect means instant connection for incarcerated individuals, which is important because staying connected with loved ones is foundational to successful reentry."
– Dave Abel, Aventiv Technologies CEO
DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, the leading technology company driving efforts to better serve the incarcerated through rehabilitative justice, has launched Text Connect, an instant messaging program in select correctional facilities. As one of the first programs to provide real-time, instant communication for incarcerated people and their families, Text Connect has the potential to revolutionize the correctional communications landscape. In just the first fifty days of the pilot, friends and family added over 500,000 messages to current communications plans and have already sent nearly 450,000 real-time messages to communicate with their incarcerated loved ones.
"For too long, correctional facilities were digital deserts. We are changing that. We listened to our consumers seeking the convenient connection tools that technology can provide and created Text Connect. This new offering mirrors the quick and easy text messaging most people take for granted today, however it's built with the security measures needed to operate successfully in a corrections environment," said Dave Abel, CEO of Aventiv Technologies, the parent company of Securus Technologies. "Our initial sites are demonstrating that demand for instant communication among incarcerated people and their loved ones is strong. Instant communication provides instant connection, and connection gives hope and inspiration."
"When Securus approached us to see if we wanted to be a pilot site for Text Connect, we jumped at the opportunity to be first in line. They offer many communication services that make it easier for our population to get the support they need from their loved ones. Text Connect has offered a fast and easy solution since March 2022. This service was an absolute success and I would recommend it to any facility that is interested in streamlining communications between incarcerated individuals and their friends and family," said LaPorte County Jail Commander, Captain Al Ott.
Friends and family can access Text Connect through the Securus mobile app on their smartphones, and the incarcerated can use it on the Securus tablets. With a nominal charge per message, Text Connect prioritizes affordability alongside instant communication.
Text Connect overcomes logistical barriers that often impede instant communication between incarcerated people and their loved ones. Security software can flag any dangerous or inappropriate messages in real-time, so communications aren't impeded by the manual screening that traditional mail requires. Text Connect allows incarcerated people the chance to be more integrated into their loved ones' day-to-day lives, creating unprecedented opportunities for relationship-building and communicating with the people who matter most in their lives.
Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, Aventiv Technologies serves more than 3,450 public safety, law enforcement and corrections agencies and over 1,100,000 incarcerated individuals across North America, Aventiv is committed to serve and connect by providing emergency response, incident management, public information, investigation, biometric analysis, communication, information management, incarcerated self-service, and monitoring products and services in order to make our world a safer place to live. For more information, please visit www.Aventiv.com. Aventiv is a portfolio company of Platinum Equity. Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with a portfolio of approximately 40 operating companies that serve customers around the world.
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Gas prices headed north again in Kansas and across the nation
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Gas prices are up Tuesday in Kansas and across the nation, according to AAA.
The average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline on Tuesday morning in Kansas was $3.72. That’s up 6 cents from Monday, when a gallon of unleaded fuel was going for $3.66 a gallon.
In spite of this week’s increase, Tuesday’s price is 5 cents cheaper than a month ago, when AAA says the average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in Kansas was $3.77.
Tuesday’s price of $3.72 per gallon was $1.05 higher than a year ago, when a gallon of unleaded gas was $2.67 per gallon in Kansas, according to AAA.
The $3.72 average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in Kansas on Tuesday was 38 cents cheaper than the national average of $4.10 per gallon, a figure which AAA says is up 2 cents per gallon over the $4.08 per gallon on Monday.
Nationwide, Tuesday’s average price of $4.10 per gallon of unleaded gas was $1.23 higher than the $2.87 of a year ago, according to AAA.
Meanwhile, diesel fuel continues to cost substantially more than unleaded gasoline.
In Kansas, diesel fuel was averaging $4.74 per gallon on Tuesday morning, AAA says. That’s 5 cents higher than Monday, when diesel was going for $4.69 per gallon, and 13 cents higher than a month ago, when diesel cost an average of $4.61 a gallon.
It’s also $1.74 higher than a year ago, when diesel fuel was $3.00 per gallon.
Nationally, diesel fuel on Tuesday morning was averaging $5.04 a gallon, up 1 cent from the $5.03 of Monday but down a penny from the $5.05 of a month ago.
The $5.04 average for diesel fuel on Tuesday across the nation was $1.96 higher than the $3.08 of a year ago.
Gas prices in Topeka ranged from $3.49 to $3.89 per gallon on Tuesday morning, according to GasBuddy.com.
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has secured a distribution agreement in North America with Schneider Electric, one of the largest suppliers of electrical and automation and control products in the world.
As a result of this partnership, Digi-Key now offers a competitive selection of Schneider Electric's innovative, high quality and reliable power, automation and control, and sensor products.
"Together, Digi-Key and Schneider Electric are going the extra mile to provide the absolute best possible customer support," said Eric Wendt, director of automation, at Digi-Key. "Digi-Key customers can now access much of Schneider's portfolio of high-quality products for a wide range of applications and markets, ranging from industrial automation to power management, and many solutions in between."
"We are proud to grow our partnership with Digi-Key Electronics in expanding our offering to include industry-leading solutions from our Power, Industrial Automation and Sensor product lines across their eCommerce platform," said Emily Heitman, vice president of power products for Schneider Electric. "This partnership allows Schneider Electric to serve different types of customers and bring our solutions to new markets while providing innovative products and services they need, when and how they need them, to best support their business."
For more information about Schneider Electric and to order from their product portfolio, please visit the Digi-Key website.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.
About Digi-Key Electronics
Digi-Key Electronics, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as both the leader and continuous innovator in the high service distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. As the original pioneer in this space, Digi-Key provides more than 13.4 million components from over 2,300 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. Beyond the products that drive technology innovation, Digi-Key also supports design engineers and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the "Company") (TSXV: DME) (OTC: DMEHF) (Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to announce that $5.3M has been received with the balance of the announced $5.98M private placement expected to be received shortly. The financing will be closed upon receiving TSXV conditional approval.
The completion rig is on the Gunnar Dome Well site. Completion and testing should be completed next week with sampling results to be announced as soon as they are received from the independent laboratory.
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. is a publicly traded resource company primarily focused on exploration, development and production of helium, hydrogen and noble gases. The Company is primarily looking for elements deemed critical to the renewable energy and high technology industries.
We seek safe harbor
"Robert Rohlfing"
Robert Rohlfing
Exec Chairman & CEO
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in polices of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward looking statements and information herein include but are not limited to statements regarding the Company's anticipated performance in the future the planned exploration activities, receipt of positive results from drilling, the completion of further drilling and exploration work, and the timing and results of various activities.
Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company and its operations to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include, among others, changes in national and local governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada and the United States; financial risks due to helium prices, operating or technical difficulties in exploration and development activities; risks and hazards and the speculative nature of resource exploration and related development; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and challenges to the Company's title to properties.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the continued operation of the Company's exploration operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company does not intend to, and nor does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Uber Technologies, Inc. ("Uber" or the "Company") (NYSE: UBER) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired Uber securities between May 31, 2019, and July 8, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/uber.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges that defendants made false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about Uber's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Uber had defective disclosure controls and procedures; (2) Uber concealed and/or downplayed the full scope and severity of its prior misconduct, including, among other things, the extent to which it secretly lobbied government officials and politicians to bypass legal and regulatory requirements, as well as knowingly risked the safety of Uber drivers, to fuel Uber's global growth; (3) as a result, Uber's present global footprint and market share is in significant part the byproduct of previously undisclosed, unsustainable, and illegal business practices; (4) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Uber's reputation, as well as subject Uber to a heightened risk of governmental and regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action; and (5) as a result, Uber's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/uber or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Uber you have until October 17, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, July 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OAK & IRON, the world's leader in the automotive parts & accessories market, today unveiled the ONE series, the world's first smart electronic cordless tire inflator that offers 3-minute instant pumping to help users to fix flat tires faster than they ever thought possible. More information can be found on Kickstarter landing page to order and complete the final production steps. OAK & IRON's project has been selected by Kickstarter's editorial team as a "Project We Love" cohort (1 out 1000 acceptance rate) even before the final launch.
The OAK & IRON ONE Pro tire inflator brings the latest motor speed technology; an impressive 3.2-inch LED display, 400 days' worth of standby power, and a well-engineered heat dissipation system. Here are some detailed highlights of the newest technology:
- 3-Minute Inflation with 5 Modes
The ONE PRO is the most advanced and fast inflation product series in the market, by upgrading the motor in the product, the engineers were able to create a product that takes just 3 minutes to inflate a 195/65 R15 tire (from 0%-100%), which traditionally takes 8-15 minutes. Along with four additional preset modes and one custom mode, it's also stunningly easy to operate.
- 3.2-inch LED Display
A 3.2-inch screen showcases real-time information, including tire pressure, battery life, and inflation modes. This feature offers users clear product information so they can quickly understand exactly what's going on.
- 400 Days of Standby Power
The ONE PRO comes with a 10,400mAh rechargeable lithium battery. That's 2x more compared to the average 5,000mAh products currently available on the market. This ultra-strong battery ensures the ONE PRO can easily inflate four 195/65 R tires and can operate non-stop for up to 45 minutes.
- Well-Engineered Heat Dissipation System
The ONE series design team carefully designed 12mm extra air space on the button of the product along with boosted cooling fans and a well-engineered overall heat dissipation system to increase product cooling efficiency.
- Award-Winning Design Team
OAK & IRON's lead designer, has won the IF Design Award, IDEA, Red Dot, and the GOOD DESIGN award. Brad led the design of the Microsoft X EPOS conference speaker and the PHILIPS Neck Wear Bluetooth Headset. He adopted best practices from his rich consumer electronics background to reinterpret this product, infusing it with a modern design and providing an enhanced and improved user experience.
More Design Features
- Two 14-inch extra-long air hoses (one press-on and one twist-on)
- 100 Lumen LED light for easy use in darker lighting conditions
The OAK & IRON ONE series is now available on Kickstarter. Order now and get the product in September of 2022.
We're problem solvers with diverse backgrounds. The core teams are engineers and designers that have previously built Microsoft's ODM products. Other teammates and board members include an ex-Goldman Sachs junior trader and a medicinal doctor from a Pre-IPO NYSE company.
We all share one thing in common - we enjoy road trips and want to build a company that offers excellent products to make those experiences carefree. #InstantProblemSolver
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Adding confidence to the arsenal for combating health emergencies domestically and abroad in times of uncertainty.
LOCUST VALLEY, N.Y., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has published a peer-reviewed study confirming that patented Goldshield® antimicrobial continuously kills COVID-19 and its variants 100% on PPE and other materials for days.
Researchers concluded, "we have successfully demonstrated the use of an antiviral coating (Goldshield 75 [GS75]) on masks and mask materials that is effective for deactivating both Alpha and Beta variants of the SARS-CoV-2." They went on to say that Goldshield "will continuously inactivate the virus over a 3-day period."
"This landmark study confirms what over 70 independent scientific studies have shown: Goldshield's core chemistry not only inactivates COVID continuously for long-periods of time, but provides the best possible protection for frontline workers and the general public," states Goldshield Technologies CEO, Thomas Higgins. The company plans to use this data to further their efforts with mask and air filter manufacturers as well as enhancing their VA, military, and commercial partnerships.
The study also found GS75 did not degrade the material fibers and showed no toxicity. This success stems from the DOE Carbon Fiber Technology Facility who, "explored avenues to integrate effective antiviral coatings that are safe for the wearer and the environment," said ORNL's Parans Paranthaman. ORNL's long-term goal is to take these findings and apply them to other filters such as air filters for hospitals, or in combatting other pathogens.
The study, entitled "Effective antiviral coatings for deactivating SARS-CoV-2 virus on N95 masks or filters" (Mariappan Parans Paranthaman et al.), published by Materials Today Advances, was a collaborative effort by ORNL, Iowa State University, RJ Lee Group, and Goldshield Technologies, LLC.
Goldshield Technologies, LLC is a Life Sciences company that developed the Goldshield Cleaning System which includes everything needed for home and business from N List disinfectants to antimicrobials, such as GS75. All simple and safe to use, store, and transport. Goldshield's unique technology is the world's first water-stabilized antimicrobial formulation with a surface penetrating ingredient and effectiveness against microbes, including bacteria, mold, fungi and viruses, as demonstrated by ORNL. They will now seek additional regulatory filings and claims from the 24 Nations presently using Goldshield products.
Camile Moyes, Goldshield Technologies
(833) 453-4653 x107
camile@goldshieldtech.com
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(NewsNation) — Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley are developing a nasal spray that can prevent and treat COVID-19, with early data showing it could be a game changer in the fight against the virus.
While the vaccines developed have largely targeted the spike protein on the outside of the virus, the nasal spray focuses on the heart of the virus instead. Data from the first sets of tests show the spray appears to work against all current variants and future variants.
Professor Anders Naar, one of the lead researchers, explained that’s because the spray targets the virus’ RNA in an attempt to block the virus from duplicating in human cells.
“The virus is basically like a trojan horse,” Naar said Sunday on “NewsNation Prime.” “It injects RNA into a cell … and turns into its personal copy machine.”
The science behind the nasal spray works to incapacitate that copy machine.
The hope, Naar said, is that a nasal spray can make major headway in COVID-19 prevention efforts because it is easy to manufacture, ship and store. Unlike vaccines that have to be stored at cold temperatures, a nasal spray would be able to survive at room temperature.
“You can basically get this to people where there is no refrigeration or freezing capacity,” Naar said.
It might also appeal to the vaccine-hesitant population because of its easy application.
Tests have been conducted on mice and hamsters, and no adverse effects have been identified, Naar said. The next phase of research is animal trials and then human trials.
“We’re probably a year or two away from actually having this deployed if everything goes well,” Naar said.
The most ambitious timeline would be deployment by fall 2023. In order to achieve that, Naar said they need funding and “we need some muscle behind it, if you will, some people putting their shoulder to the effort, like big pharma or big biotech … the [Food and Drug Administration] has to be on-board, ideally the U.S. government.”
Testing has also shown that the spray can also reduce symptoms for those already infected with the coronavirus. For Naar and his fellow researchers, they say it could be a game changer “if everything pans out the way we envision.”
One doctor following the developments is Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center.
“On paper, it seems great. I’m very excited about it moving onto the next level,” Chin-Hong said. “I’m very hopeful about it, in terms of it not being spike-protein dependent, portable and easy-to-scale globally and being easy to administer. Not having human studies yet gives me some pause, but if I were an investor, I’d want to invest in it. It checks all the boxes, except how it performs in humans, that remains to be seen.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/covid-19-nasal-spray-could-be-game-changer-researcher-says/ | 2022-08-15T21:16:57Z |
RICHMOND, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that, effective July 1, 2022, it has partnered with Massachusetts-based King and Cushman Agency, further expanding the company's presence throughout New England.
Based in Northampton, Massachusetts, King and Cushman has served the area for nearly 100 years, developing a proven reputation for expert professional advice supported by strong, established community connections. The agency focuses on property & casualty offerings for their clients in both commercial and personal lines. Agency Principal Scott King and his team of insurance professionals will join Hilb Group's New England regional operations.
"Joining the Hilb Group presents an exciting opportunity for our business and those we serve," stated Scott King. "We look forward to providing the same local, trusted service, while ultimately delivering even greater solutions, resources, and value to our customers."
"We are pleased to welcome King and Cushman to the Hilb Group," said Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro. "With a terrific reputation and long-standing community ties, they represent a perfect complement to our growth strategy of teaming with strong partners who have developed solid relationships with their local client base. We look forward to our next steps together."
About Hilb Group: The Hilb Group is a leading property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Hilb Group is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm. Hilb Group seeks to grow through strategic acquisitions and by leveraging its resources and expertise to drive organic growth in its acquired agencies. The company has completed more than 135 acquisitions with over 100 offices in 22 states. Hilb Group is rated as one of the Fastest Growing Brokers by Business Insurance, a Top P/C Agency by Insurance Journal, and one of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Inc. 5000. For more information on Hilb Group's growth as well as career opportunities, please visit our website at http://hilbgroup.com.
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804.548.4629
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY FOR FRIDAY
Heavy rain and strong to severe storms possible
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Friday has been declared a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY. A very wet pattern will persist on Friday through the weekend. A complex storm system in the Gulf of Mexico will continue to sling pieces of energy our way on Friday. This set up will stick around through Sunday so expect to see some very heavy rain at times and the potential for some localized flooding as the torrential downpours move in. The atmosphere is really juiced up and with this trough of low pressure in the Gulf not expected to move much over the next several days we won’t be seeing the sunshine much through the weekend.
There is a better chance that we may see some strong to severe storms on Friday due to the diffluence in the upper levels of the atmosphere. This will bring the possibility of stronger storms to move in just before sunrise and then again during the early afternoon.
There will be a very small chance we could see an isolated tornado as well with one or two of the cells moving through on Friday morning.
Be sure to keep up with all the changing weather by downloading our ABC7 First Alert Weather app by going to your app store and downloading it for free. Stay tuned to ABC7 for breaking weather warnings overnight and through the next couple of days.
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HONG KONG, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) ("BIT Mining Limited" or the "Company"), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, before the U.S. market open on Friday, May 27, 2022.
About BIT Mining Limited
BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) is a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, with a long-term strategy to create value across the cryptocurrency industry. Its business covers cryptocurrency mining, mining pool, and data center operation. The Company owns the world's top blockchain browser BTC.com and the comprehensive mining pool business operated under BTC.com, providing multi-currency mining services including BTC, ETH and LTC. The Company has also entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 7-nanometer cryptocurrency mining machine manufacturer, Bee Computing, to complete the Company's vertical integration with its supply chain, increase its self-sufficiency and strengthen its competitive position.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "target," "going forward," "outlook" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause BIT Mining's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: the formation of the JV, the joint development and operation of the Ohio Mining Site, and the execution and anticipated benefits of BIT Mining's growth strategy, including the transactions contemplated under the Agreements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.
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SHENZHEN, China, July 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial service robots producer Pudu Robotics now has a team of its robots working at McDonald's locations in Slovenia through a deal set up by its local exclusive partner ARONAtm. In addition to this world's top fast-food chain, the Chinese robotics company has also worked with other partners across multiple industries to steadily expand its presence in Poland, the Netherlands, the UK, and other European countries. Its robots are deployed across a wide range of scenarios including gas stations, retail electronics outlets, restaurants, and hotels, among others.
At the end of 2021, McDonald's Slovenia started gradually introducing dozens of Pudu's BellaBot robots into the workforce, in a move to assist restaurant staff with the serving and delivery of food items as well as to perform other duties. The video of BellaBot delivering food at McDonald's has gone viral on TikTok, with millions of views worldwide.
The global restaurant sector is currently undergoing significant consolidation, as a result of the pandemic raising concerns among restaurant-goers and leading many to rethink their relationship with their dining environment. Expectations for sanitary and safety conditions have grown exponentially. With these concerns in mind, McDonald's Slovenia decided to use AI-powered food delivery robots. In addition to lower cost and higher efficiency, "hiring" the robots also reduced person-to-person interaction and, thus, the risk of virus transmission. The move has proven a winner, with added convenience for customers alongside a boost in the evolution of the brand across the intelligent foodservice ecosystem.
Moreover, BellaBot, serving as a concrete example of the new intelligent business model, has also been engaged in multiple tourism promotion campaigns launched by the government of Slovenia and its tourism offices.
Just since the beginning of the year, Pudu Robotics has signed agreements with the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Jordan, Metro Group's Media Markt, Japan's Skylark Group, Shell Poland, and other well-known brands with international stature. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 40,000 of its robots around the world. Pudu Robotics' presence being expanded from the foodservice sector into cleaning, disinfection, and building services is expected to increase the company's user base and pave the way for the creation of robots that enhance both human productivity and daily life quality based on customer demands.
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Shenzhen-based and founded in 2016, Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&D, production and sales of commercial service robots, which aims to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living. Pudu Robotics has been rapidly growing in recent years to become a "leader" in the global markets with coverage of over 60 countries and regions worldwide.
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RxRevu rebrands as Arrive Health – clearing the way for better health by delivering real-time, patient-centric clinical, cost, and coverage data when and where it's needed most.
DENVER, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After several years of significant growth, RxRevu today unveiled its new brand – Arrive Health – including a new name, logo, and corporate website to accurately reflect the company's patient-centric mission to clear the way for better health. Impacting more than $26B in healthcare spend for 150 million patients and 300,000 providers, this rebrand is the latest sign of the company's significant advancements and industry adoption. The change also recognizes the company's growth trajectory since its inception and underscores a commitment to being the singular solution for solving the most pressing healthcare challenges related to affordability, access, and transparency.
"The Arrive Health brand better represents the rapid expansion of our network, which we've built to improve access to affordable healthcare," said Kyle Kiser, CEO of Arrive Health. "We are dedicated to putting the needs of patients first, and we believe it's with providers and care teams that those conversations start."
"As an early health system partner of RxRevu, we are excited about the evolution of the company. In order to best serve our patients, we must prioritize cost transparency. Arrive Health is the right partner to help us reduce patient costs, improve care workflows, and drive better outcomes," said Steve Hess, CIO at UCHealth.
Arrive Health improves access to affordable treatment by delivering patient-specific cost and coverage data to decision-making workflows. With a successful track record of helping millions of patients get the care they need at prices they can afford, the new brand represents the expansion of that opportunity.
"Understanding the cost impact on patients and populations has become increasingly important for our providers. Affordable and timely access to care is part of providing high-quality care," said Paul Brient, EVP & Chief Product Officer at athenahealth. "To deliver what providers and patients need today, it is crucial to partner with companies such as Arrive Health. Their solutions are reliable and developed with a focus on doing the right thing for providers and patients."
Arrive Health's expanded technology platform empowers providers, care teams, and patients with meaningful data, including:
- Insurance details that are patient-specific and current
- Cost transparency data, including accurate, real-time visibility into the cost of care
- Prior authorization notification and submission tools to significantly reduce administrative burden
- Alternative options for lower-cost, non-restricted medications, specialists, locations, and more
- Care quality alerts and actionable steps to address gaps-in-care and non-adherence
- Insights to manage care variability, identify switch opportunities, and drive better care plan decisions
"We believe people should not have to choose between managing their health and meeting their basic needs, which is why our mission is to clear the way for better health. Arrive Health is here to help every provider, care team member, and patient make informed decisions about their care and ensure the highest quality outcomes," Kiser added.
Those looking to join the fastest-growing healthcare content delivery network can learn more at arrivehealth.com or reach out today.
Arrive Health is a healthcare technology company dedicated to putting the needs of patients and providers first. We improve access to the most affordable, quality care by delivering accurate, patient-specific cost and coverage data to providers, care teams, and patients. Collaborating with premier health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, payers, and healthcare IT vendors, Arrive Health is clearing the way for better health by reducing friction in care workflows and enabling meaningful conversations about access to care. To learn more, please visit ArriveHealth.com.
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Norton Study: Nearly three-quarters report children accessing mature and inappropriate content and giving away personal information while unsupervised
TEMPE, Ariz., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey by Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety1 brand of NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), reveals that parents of children under 18 are overly trusting of children using their devices. A vast majority (66%) say they trust their children to browse the internet unmonitored, despite nearly three-quarters (72%) reporting their kids have participated in risky online activities, like accessing mature content and giving away personal information, while using a parent's device without their permission.
"As the father of a young daughter, concerns around her online safety keep me up at night," said Darren Shou, Head of Technology, NortonLifeLock. "While there's no foolproof solution, having frequent conversations as a family about Cyber Safety and being inherently skeptical about anything you come across online are some of the things families can do to live their digital lives more safely."
The study found 72% of parents with children under the ages of 18 say their children have used a parent's device without their permission. While on the parent's device, children frequently engaged in risky online activities, including clicking on a suspicious link (27%), accessing mature or age-inappropriate content (25%), or giving away personal information (24%). Whether these actions are intentional or not, they create significant risk to the child and family's online safety.
Cybercriminals and bad actors are becoming more sophisticated in their tricks and tactics every day. It's no surprise then that 78% of Americans believe it's difficult for parents to keep children safe when they are online, and 92% agree that it's more important now than ever before for parents to talk to their children about Cyber Safety.
To help combat these issues, Norton helps families stay safe online with products like Norton Family, which enables parents to manage and monitor their children's online activities. Norton also provides education, tools and resources in concert with National PTA including the recently updated family-focused online safety tool, The Smart Talk.
To view the study's full results and accompanying visual assets, please visit the 2022 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report: Special Release – Home & Family press kit at: https://www.nortonlifelock.com/us/en/newsroom/press-kits/2022-norton-cyber-safety-insights-report-special-release-home-and-family/
About the 2022 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report: Special Release – Home & Family
The research was conducted online in the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of NortonLifeLock among 1,003 adults aged 18+, of which 373 are parents of children under 18. The survey was conducted May 16 – June 2, 2022. Data are weighted where necessary by age, gender, race/ethnicity, region, education, marital status, household size, and household income to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population.
About NortonLifeLock Inc.
NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) is a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, protecting and empowering people to live their digital lives safely. We are the consumer's trusted ally in an increasingly complex and connected world. Learn more about how we're transforming Cyber Safety at NortonLifeLock.com.
1 No one can prevent all cybercrime or identity theft.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Capella Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: CMIL) (OTCQB: CMILF) (FRA: N7D2) (the "Company" or "Capella") is pleased to announce that, as part of its "first mover" strategy in Norway, it has successfully staked a series of exploration claims located in the past-producing Vaddas-Birtavarre copper-cobalt+/-zinc massive sulfide ("VMS") district of northern Norway. The Vaddas-Birtavarre district is located in the Finnmark og Troms Province, some 60km E of the regional centre of Trømso and immediately to the west of the Boliden Minerals AB-Norden Crown (TSXV: NOCR) copper exploration Joint Venture at Burfjord.
To date, Capella has been granted 209 square kilometres ("sq. km") of exploration claims in the Birtavarre area, whilst the Vaddas area consists of 80 sq. km of granted exploration claims and a further 80 sq. km of exploration claim applications awaiting approval (Figure 1). The granted exploration claims are all 100% owned by Capella and are not subject to any underlying exploration agreements.
The Vaddas-Birtavarre district represents, in the Company's view, the highest potential for new copper-cobalt discoveries in Norway outside of its current focus areas in Trøndelag Province.
Figure 1. Capella's granted exploration claims and claim applications at Vaddas-Birtavarre.
Eric Roth, Capella's President and CEO, commented: "Capella has utilized its extensive in-country knowledge to stake a significant portion of this highly-prospective but underexplored belt of base/battery metal occurrences in northern Norway. Whilst Capella's primary focus continues to be on the advancement of our core copper-cobalt projects (Hessjøgruva/Kjøli and Løkken) in Trøndelag Province, we have taken the initiative to stake these new claims and now retain the option of either advancing the project ourselves or together with a Joint Venture partner. I look forward to keeping the market updated on our advances at Vaddas-Birtavarre".
The Vaddas-Birtavarre district contains a number of known Caledonian-age semi-massive to massive sulfide deposits which are hosted within different stratigraphic levels: a lowermost greenstone unit (with local pillow basalts) hosts copper-cobalt mineralization at Vaddas, whilst an overlying metasedimentary sequence hosts copper-cobalt mineralization at Birtavarre. The first reported discovery of copper mineralization at Vaddas was in the 1890's (and at Birtavarre in the 1860's) with limited exploration and small-scale copper mining having been undertaken since the time of discovery. No systematic exploration is reported to have been undertaken in the Vaddas-Birtavarre area since the 1970's.
The technical information in this news release relating to the Vaddas-Birtavarre copper-cobalt project has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101, and approved by Eric Roth, the Company's President & CEO, a Director, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101. Mr. Roth holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geology from the University of Western Australia, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and is a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG). Mr. Roth has 30 years of experience in international minerals exploration and mining project evaluation.
On Behalf of the Board of Capella Minerals Ltd.
"Eric Roth"
Eric Roth, Ph.D., FAusIMM
President & CEO
Capella is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of quality mineral resource properties in favourable jurisdictions with a focus on high-grade copper(-cobalt-zinc) and gold deposits. With respect to its base and battery metals projects, the Company's current focus is on: i) advancing its recently-acquired Hessjøgruva project in central Norway, and ii) the discovery of further high-grade VMS-type deposits in district-scale land positions around the past-producing Løkken (Løkken Verk District) and Kjøli (northern Røros District) copper mines.
The Company's precious metals focus is on the discovery of high-grade gold deposits on the Katajavaara-Aakenus JV in Finland, its 100%-owned Southern Gold Line Project in Sweden, and its active Canadian Joint Ventures with Prospector Metals Corp (TSXV: PPP) at Savant (Ontario) and Yamana Gold Inc. at Domain (Manitoba). The Company also retains a residual interest (subject to an option to purchase agreement with Austral Gold Ltd) in the Sierra Blanca gold-silver divestiture in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the future results of operations, performance and achievements of Capella, including the timing, completion of and results from the exploration and drill programs described in this release. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that such expectations will prove to be correct. All such forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Capella in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. This information, however, is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from this forward-looking information include those described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in Capella's most recently filed MD&A. Capella does not intend, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise the forward-looking information contained in this news release, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Study Designed to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the AMDS Hybrid Prosthesis to Treat Acute DeBakey Type I Aortic Dissections & Support U.S. FDA PMA Submission
ATLANTA, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artivion, Inc. (NYSE: AORT), a leading cardiac and vascular surgery company focused on aortic disease, announced today that it has initiated enrollment in the PERSEVERE clinical trial to determine if patients with an acute DeBakey Type I aortic dissection can be treated safely and effectively using the AMDS Hybrid Prosthesis. The trial is designed to support the company's forthcoming application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for premarket approval of the AMDS.
The PERSEVERE trial is a prospective, multicenter, non-randomized clinical trial consisting of approximately 100 participants in the U.S., who have experienced an acute DeBakey Type I aortic dissection. Each participant will be followed for up to 5 years. The combined primary efficacy and safety endpoints will determine the impact of the AMDS Hybrid Prosthesis on reducing mortality, new disabling stroke, myocardial infarction, and new onset renal failure requiring dialysis, and also re-expansion of the true lumen of the aorta.
"We are pleased to announce that the first patient in our PERSEVERE clinical trial has been enrolled at Hartford Hospital," said Pat Mackin, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Artivion. "Through the PERSEVERE trial, we will study the safety and efficacy of the AMDS to treat patients suffering from acute DeBakey Type I aortic dissections, a life-threatening condition characterized by extremely high mortality rates."
Mr. Mackin added, "If the trial proceeds as planned and meets its endpoints, we believe we can achieve FDA approval for patient access to the AMDS in late 2024 or early 2025."
Dr. Wilson Szeto, the PERSEVERE National Principal Investigator, Chair of the Steering Committee and Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, said, "Acute aortic dissection is a devastating disease with high morbidity and mortality. The surgical treatment is technically demanding. With the PERSEVERE trial, we intend to show the benefits that AMDS brings to patient outcomes and expand the therapy to more surgeons."
Dr. Mohiuddin Cheema, the Principal Investigator and Cardiovascular Surgeon at Hartford Health, who implanted the first AMDS in the trial, said, "I'm thrilled to be participating in the PERSEVERE study and to have treated the 1st patient with the AMDS in the United States. Implantation of the device was simple and added minimal time to the surgery. On the post-op CT scan we saw expansion of the true lumen and resolved malperfusion. Additionally, there was no presence of distal anastomotic new entry (DANE), which gives confidence that the aorta will continue to remodel positively over time and decrease the risk of future re-operation."
The AMDS is the world's first aortic arch remodeling device for use in the treatment of acute Type I aortic dissections. It is used as a complement to, and in conjunction with, hemi-arch replacement without adding technical complexity. The design of the AMDS allows for rapid deployment of the graft in the aortic arch during a standard replacement of the ascending aorta, adding less than five minutes to the procedure time. The deployment of the AMDS preserves the native arch, potentially allowing for minimally invasive re-interventions, including the repair of additional entry tears, rather than an invasive arch repair. AMDS is available in the markets of European CE Mark countries and Canada. In the clinical trial supporting the CE Mark and Health Canada approvals, the AMDS was shown to reduce mortality, complications and reoperations in comparison to published rates with the standard of care, thereby improving the care of patients and offering potentially significant cost savings for the health care system.
Globally, approximately 48,000 patients suffer from acute Stanford Type A aortic dissections annually, an estimated $540 million market opportunity pending regulatory approvals. Aortic dissection occurs when the innermost layer of the aorta tears and blood surges through the tear separating the layers of the aorta. In acute DeBakey Type I aortic dissections, a subset of Type A dissections, the dissection flap originates in the ascending aorta and continues down into the descending thoracic aorta. Left untreated, aortic dissections can lead to death. The current standard of care for repairing acute DeBakey Type I aortic dissections with a primary entry tear in the ascending is a hemiarch repair which involves open chest surgery during which the ascending thoracic aorta is replaced. Though this typically addresses the most critical and pressing issues resulting from acute DeBakey Type I dissections, it is often not enough. Hemiarch repair alone does not address downstream true lumen expansion or treating the false lumen beyond the ascending aorta, which could lead to costly and often fatal complications such as continued blood flow in the false lumen, an aneurysmal aorta, and malperfusion with subsequent end-organ ischemia resulting from a lack of blood-flow.
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion's four major groups of products include: aortic stent grafts, surgical sealants, On-X mechanical heart valves, and implantable cardiac and vascular human tissues. Artivion markets and sells products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.artivion.com.
Statements made in this press release that look forward in time or that express management's beliefs, expectations, or hopes are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements reflect the views of management at the time such statements are made. These statements include our beliefs that, if the trial meets its endpoints, we can still achieve FDA approval for the use of the AMDS by early 2025; and that approximately 48,000 patients suffer from acute Stanford Type A aortic dissections annually, representing an estimated $540 million market opportunity for Artivion upon various regulatory approvals. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, estimates, and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations including that the Company may discontinue the PERSEVERE trial at any time; the PERSEVERE clinical trial may be delayed, may not prove its endpoints or may fail; and that, even if successful, the FDA or other regulatory bodies may not grant approval for the AMDS or may grant an indication narrower than that sought by Artivion, reducing the market opportunity for the AMDS. These risks and uncertainties include the risk factors detailed in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2021. Artivion does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Jackson area high school spring sports scoreboard for Week 4
Jarod Hamilton
Jackson Sun
Here is a look at the scores across the Jackson area from Week 4 of the high school spring sports season.
Monday
Baseball
Adamsville 7, South Side 0
Dyer County 11, Crockett County 0
Hardin County 3, Chester County 0
Jackson Christian 9, USJ 7 (doubleheader)
Marion County 7, Union City 4
McNairy Central 6, Lexington 5
Obion County 7, Dyersburg 5
Peabody 12, Lake County 1
Riverside 6, Scotts Hill 0
TCA 10, Sacred Heart 0
USJ 3, Jackson Christian 2 (doubleheader)
Westview 3, Huntingdon 2
Soccer
Gibson County 4, St. Augusta 0
Madison 10, Haywood 1
Softball
Huntingdon 11, Westview 2
McKenzie 3, Houston County 2
Ripley 13, Crockett County 0
South Side 17, North Side 0 | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/04/05/jackson-area-high-school-spring-sports-scoreboard-week-4/9466767002/ | 2022-04-05T11:55:56Z |
Block out unwanted noises with noise-canceling headphones
Whether you like to pass the time on a long flight by watching a movie or enjoy listening to your favorite songs or podcasts on a train ride, having a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones is a must-have for comfortable travel. Noise-canceling headphones also make it much easier to sleep in a noisy plane, train, bus or car.
Headphones may all seem similar, but certain features can make one pair better suited for travel than another. You want them to be comfortable enough to wear for long periods and offer the most effective noise-canceling technology you can find.
This list offers some of the best noise-canceling headphones to make your next trip as pleasant as possible.
What are noise-canceling headphones?
Noise-canceling headphones are just like regular headphones — they enable you to listen to audio from your smartphone, laptop, tablet or other devices. Some models are wired, so you connect them to the device with a cable. Others are wireless and use a Bluetooth connection to connect to your device.
What sets noise-canceling headphones apart is they help counteract the ambient noise around you, so your audio is clearer and you’re not disturbed. The headphones work by sending out a soundwave to cancel out the soundwaves in the ambient noise.
Keep in mind that noise-canceling headphones work better for some frequencies than others. They’re incredibly effective for canceling sounds like engine noise on a plane, but higher frequency sounds like a crying baby may still get through if you have lower-quality headphones.
What makes noise-canceling headphones good for travel?
Many travelers prefer wireless noise-canceling headphones because you don’t have to deal with any cables getting in the way when you’re trying to get comfortable on a plane or train.
For travel, make sure that your headphones have a long battery life so you don’t have to worry about charging them during your trip. Some models offer up to 30 hours of listening time on a single charge, while others can only run for about 16 hours before needing to be recharged.
Best noise-canceling headphones
Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II Wireless Headphones
Thanks to the high-quality materials and construction, these wireless noise-canceling headphones are comfortable enough for long days of travel. They provide up to 20 hours of listening time per charge but also come with an audio cable to allow you to keep listening, even if the battery runs out. The Bose Connect app allows you to choose your preferred level of noise cancellation.
Sony Noise-Canceling Headphones
These headphones are fairly affordable, making them ideal for the traveler on a budget. The ear cups swivel to make them more compact for travel, and the battery offers up to 80 hours of listening time per charge. The headphones have a lightweight feel, so they’re comfortable on long trips.
Philips Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones
If you usually find over-ear headphones uncomfortable, this highly cushioned pair may change your mind. The noise-canceling feature can reduce ambient noise by up to 97%, and the closed-back design of the cups isolates noise even further.
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Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise-Canceling Headphones
These headphones offer active noise cancellation to keep your audio crystal clear. They can detect and cancel out a wide range of low and mid-frequency noises and feature a stronger bass for a better listening experience. You get up to 40 hours of playtime per charge, and the memory foam ear cups are comfortable for long periods.
Sold by Amazon
Ausounds True Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones
These headphones are an excellent option if you need to take calls while you’re traveling. The dual mic allows for crystal clear communication, and the noise-canceling feature enables you to hear perfectly.
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Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Canceling On-Ear Headphones
These active noise-canceling headphones provide up to 22 hours of listening time per charge. They’re compatible with both Android and Apple devices and allow you to stay aware of your surroundings while listening to your audio of choice.
Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise-Canceling Earbuds
If over-ear or on-the-ear headphones are too heavy for your taste, you’ll love these earbud-style noise-canceling headphones. They have a special mode that allows you to hear the noises around you with the press of a button when traveling, and their specially designed tips fit securely and comfortably in the ears.
iLive Platinum Bluetooth Wireless Active Noise-Canceling Headphones
The adjustable headband and soft cushioned pads on these noise-canceling headphones are comfortable on long trips. The noise-canceling feature can easily be turned on and off, and the built-in microphone allows you to take calls. The headphones have a foldable design and an included carrying pouch, making them easy to pack.
Sold by Best Buy, Kohl’s and Macy’s
JBL Live Wireless Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones
These headphones eliminate background noise to help you enjoy your favorite music without disruption when traveling. The battery provides 30 hours of listening time, and the built-in microphone lets you take calls. The folding design makes them easier to carry with you.
Sold by Best Buy, Amazon and Kohl’s
Sony WF-1000XM3 Noise-Canceling Truly Wireless Earbuds
This pair of noise-canceling earbuds is lightweight and easy to wear on long trips. They have a smart listening feature that automatically turns on the ambient sound mode based on what you’re doing, so you don’t miss out on sounds you need to hear.
Origaudio Wrapsody Premium Wireless Headphones
These headphones come with a soft carry bag ideal for travel, and the 85% isolating outside noise cancellation feature lets you enjoy your favorite music without interruption. The multifunction on-ear buttons allow you to take calls and control your music with ease.
Brookstone Active Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones
These headphones feature padded ear cups with an ergonomic design to offer greater comfort on long trips. They also let you make hands-free calls and fold for easy storage. The battery provides up to 30 hours of listening time per charge.
Sold by Bed Bath & Beyond and Macy’s
Wicked Audio Full-Size Wireless Plus Active Noise-Canceling Hum 1000 Headphones
One of the best noise-canceling headphone sets on the market, this pair can reduce ambient noise by 97.5%. They feature cushioned ear cups that remain comfortable on the ears for hours, and they fold flat for storage.
Sold by Macy’s
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Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings announced as official ‘Jeopardy!’ co-hosts
Published: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
(Gray News) - Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings have been chosen as the official co-hosts of “Jeopardy!”
The show made the announcement Wednesday over social media.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled,” the show tweeted.
“Mayim and Ken are both extraordinarily talented and simply lovely humans,” Michael Davies, “Jeopardy!” executive producer, said in a statement. “They support the staff and each other. They love and respect this institution of a television program. In return, the staff and I are honored to work alongside them.”
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CINCINNATI, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As preparations begin for the 2022 – 23 school year, school transportation leader First Student launches "School Starts with YOU!," a new hiring initiative to recruit school bus drivers who want to make a difference in children's lives.
Candidates who are committed to safety and customer service and who have a genuine, caring attitude toward children can learn more and apply online at workatfirst.com.
"Bus drivers play a critical role in supporting a child's education from the very start," said First Student CEO and President John Kenning. "Not only do they enable students and their families to access the safest transportation option to and from school, but they also are important caretakers who set the tone for a successful school day."
First Student provides paid training, including rigorous classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new drivers, as well as continuous training throughout the year. First Student offers competitive wages; an inclusive and diverse working environment; and a flexible, set schedule with nights, weekends and holidays off. It is an ideal job for stay-at-home parents and retirees.
In addition to traditional benefits, being a driver for First Student comes with a unique reward – the connections that occur when caring for children. "This is more than a job; it is a calling. We consistently hear from our drivers that they look forward to interacting with the students on their school bus each day and watching them grow," said Kenning.
First Student is the largest provider of school transportation in North America. The company partners with school districts in 38 US states and seven Canadian provinces to provide unmatched care and the safest ride to and from school for millions of students and their families.
As a leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services with a fleet of about 40,000 buses. For more information, visit firststudentinc.com.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyer Calling Foundation, Inc.'s Chairman and General Counsel, Kevin Hyer, announced today a collaboration with and addition of five International Coaching Federation trained volunteer coaches to its slate of resources to benefit both businesses and individuals in their journey to hire and/or seek employment for those in recovery.
With a focus on reducing the stigma of substance abuse addiction—both in helping businesses to hire employees in recovery as well as helping individuals in recovery find successful employment, the Hyer Calling Foundation offers no-cost customized programs that include career counseling, job placement assistance, career coaching during the first year of employment, grants to acquire continuing education and certain legal services performed by outside attorneys at the Foundation's expense which make it easier for clients to reset their professional lives.
The Volunteer Coaches are from across the U.S. and include: Dr. Alison McBride (Wake Forest, NC) Liza Rodriguez (New York, NY), Erika Hall (St. Louis, MO), Dana Morgan (Philadelphia, PA), and Cathy Armstrong (Cornelius, NC). Volunteer Coach Bios are below.
Established in Philadelphia by labor and employment attorney Kevin Hyer and his family for the purpose of reducing and ultimately eradicating the stigma of substance use disorders in the workplace, the Foundation raises funds to provide the gold standard in no-cost career counseling and related services that insurance does not provide for so that those in recovery can get back on their feet professionally as quickly as possible, as well as encouraging businesses to hire employees in recovery.
Hyer, himself in recovery, is passionate about the need to give back, the importance of addressing workplace stigma connected to substance abuse and recovery and the fact that everyone deserves a second chance.
"The truth is, especially now as we emerge from the pandemic and continue to deal with the Great Resignation, the recovery community offers the American business community a huge untapped resource," said Hyer. "Employees in recovery are enormously grateful to have a second chance at life and as a result are loyal, hard-working and dedicated employees. And the Foundation offers them the tools they need to return to the workplace and live productive, meaningful lives."
In addition to offering personalized coaching and guidance to individuals and businesses, the Foundation is able to help with job placement assistance through its network of employers, so they are able to make a tangible difference on all sides.
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"Coming out of treatment," said Hyer, "there's very little to help those in recovery address the stigma associated with addiction or recovery. How do they enter back into the workplace? Something had to change.
"There's no doubt some employers are hesitant to hire a recovering addict," Hyer adds. According to Better Addiction Care, the relapse statistics are but a sobering reminder of how fragile the recovery process can be.
- 90% of heroin users relapse.
- 90% of people with an alcohol addiction relapse.
- 88% of methamphetamine users relapse.
- 71% of marijuana users relapse.
Yet while Hyer knows fully the statistics are daunting, "That's what drives our mission and the importance of what we do. We tackle these issues head-on, offer assistance, solutions, a fresh start and hope."
The average cost to assist an individual ranges from $5,000 to $23,000. To donate go to https://donate.thehyercallingfoundation.org/ or call 757-773-4588. The Hyer Calling Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization.
For more information, please visit www.thehyercallingfoundation.org. For media inquiries or interviews please contact Nina Zucker Associates at 610.457.4387 or nina@ninazucker.com.
HYER CALLING FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER COACHES
LIZA RODRIGUEZ grew up in Brooklyn, New York's Bedford-Stuyvesant section, the grandchild of farm workers from Puerto Rico who immigrated there to raise a family. The multicultural community helped her to recognize and value different perspectives, as did witnessing the negative impact that poverty, poorly funded education and drug addiction has on a community. With the support of a non-profit organization in East Harlem, Liza earned academic scholarships, completed a bachelor's degree from Amherst College and graduated with honors in Latin American studies and economics.
From working in financial data management on Wall Street to non-profit educational programs, Liza developed her career in Human Resources Management with several Fortune 500 companies, continuing her education with a fellowship from Dow Chemical Industries culminating in a master's degree in organizational development and design from Villanova University. Liza has 20 years of professional experience with counseling and coaching others from all walks of life, and is currently a regional human resources professional for a leading foodservice services company. Her HR experience in consumer product goods, distribution, manufacturing and non-profits has provided her opportunities to coach and counsel executives as well as front-line employees. Currently completing an International Coaching Certification (ICF) as an ICF member, Liza is committed to lending her talents to those who seek to improve their ability to navigate personal and professional challenges, providing professional counseling in resume development, networking and tackling job interviews.
ERIKA HALL, a 12-year civil servant and an external coach for the Defense Information Systems Agency. She is a Program Manager in the International Solutions office, at the National Geospatial- Intelligence Agency, where she also coaches fellow NGA colleagues. She completed her Coach
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training program with Group Works in 2021, and is dedicated to helping people grow as human beings, achieve their goals, and find joy in their lives through coaching.
She holds a B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Religious Studies, and Psychology from Virginia Polytechnical University, a Master's in Human Services: Family Counseling, and a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management, from Liberty University.
Erika was trained and served as an Air Force Mediator in the European Combatant Command (EUCOM) during her years stationed in the United Kingdom, as the Technical Executive for the NGA Support Team to the Joint Analytical Center for EUCOM. She's also worked as a Program Manager at the NGA college developing curricula, and mentoring facilitators. During her years as a Federal Contractor she worked at the Director of National Intelligence-Open Source Center.
A native of northern Virginia, Erika is a resident of the St. Louis area where she runs a busy household with a husband, three children, two dogs, a cat, six chickens, and a handful of bee hives. Erika is no stranger to the realities of addiction as her brother-in-law runs a rehab center.
DANA MORGAN, MBA, SHRM-SCP has been working in the HR, People and Culture space for over 20 plus years both in the Public and Private sector. Dana, based in Philadelphia, PA, has served in Criminal Justice, Healthcare and Tech over the course of her career and has had the pleasure of working locally and globally across 6 continents. She has been an Executive and Career Coach for the past 5 years and is currently pursuing her ICF PCC credential. Making an impact in people's lives is her passion and Dana is a dedicated volunteer for various charities as a way of giving back.
ALLISON MCBRIDE was born and raised in the mountains of North Carolina. With a passion for both education and children, she works as a pediatrician at Wake Forest School of Medicine. In this role, she has found great joy in helping others find success and recently completed training as a leadership coach. Married with two teenage sons, Allison has experienced alcohol addiction with family members and both Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder with pediatric patients.
CATHY ARMSTRONG is currently Assistant Vice President, Sr. Strategic Human Resources Business Partner at Atrium Health, where she partners with executives and the business to connect HR strategies to operations, helps shapes leadership team culture, leads advisory transformation engagements, provides informal coaching through influence, and helps leader develop their change capability and leadership effectiveness.
She joined Atrium (the largest employer in Charlotte, NC, and one of the largest public non-profit healthcare organizations in the nation with 70,000 teammates, 900 care locations, and more than 10 million patient encounters annually) in November 2012 as Assistant Vice President of Workforce Relations in Human Resources, providing both strategic and tactical HR leadership to over 16,000 teammates. Prior to joining Atrium Health, Cathy was a Senior Human Resources Manager at Amazon.com, Inc., in Lexington, Kentucky, where she partnered with the senior leadership team and operations to support the growth, productivity, and people strategies.
Cathy launched her Human Resources career in the manufacturing and operations industry. She has held various leadership positions with increasing responsibility at Ingersoll Rand Company in Davidson, North Carolina; Molson Coors Brewing Company in Elkton, Virginia and Graphic Packaging
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International in Charlotte, North Carolina and Malvern, Pennsylvania.
A native of Chester, PA, Cathy received her MS in Organization Development and Leadership from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA and her BA in Political Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, NC. Cathy is currently participating in the Coaching Leader Program, through Groupworks, to achieve her coaching certification. In addition, Cathy completed the University of Michigan Human Resources Executive Program and is a certified facilitator for PDI 360 Assessments. She currently serves on three boards - The Charlotte Building Initiative (CBI), Child Care Resources, Inc., and Braveworks.
A believer in giving back to her community, Cathy is engaged in several internal and external mentoring relationships with key talent at Atrium Health, in partnership with the Women's Executive Leadership Group. A mom to two teenagers, Cathy and her family reside in Cornelius, North Carolina.
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 15, 2022 the Board of Directors of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (NYSE American: CVR) declared a regular quarterly dividend of twenty-two (22) cents per share, payable September 20, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 6, 2022.
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Concha has been honored by EY as an industry pioneer and ambitious leader
LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Camilo Concha Co-Founder of Bitcoin IRA was named a winner of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Greater Los Angeles Award. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award, now in its 36th year, is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Concha was selected by an esteemed panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes. Concha was awarded the honor during a ceremony on Thursday, June 16.
"I want to congratulate all the other finalists alongside me. To be named a winner as one of EY's Entrepreneurs of the Year 2022® Greater Los Angeles, is a true honor and want to thank EY for this recognition," said Concha.
"I'm proud of what we have built, and the award is a testament to the amazing work accomplished by our talented team of leaders and dedicated employees at Bitcoin IRA". Concha goes on to say, "I have spent my entire career as an entrepreneur and have been devoted to building companies and products that help people and have a lasting impact. My guiding light as an entrepreneur is staying focused on our mission in helping Americans retire and it has been a big part of the company's success."
Bitcoin IRA is the world's first and most trusted, full-service crypto IRA platform with a mission to help Americans retire. The company pioneered the crypto IRA space and simplified the complex process, allowing users to buy, sell, and swap over 60 cryptocurrencies in their self-directed retirement account safely and securely. With the first-ever crypto IRA mobile app, Bitcoin IRA's platform is available in real-time, 24/7, in all 50 states. As an industry leader, it has a fully integrated trust company, in addition to exclusive relationships with industry-leading, multi-signature digital wallets, like BitGo.
Under Concha's leadership, Bitcoin IRA has processed billions in transactions and has over 150,000 users, with more than 3,500 5-star reviews. Bitcoin IRA offers up to $7001 million in custody insurance coverage for digital assets. Plus, the company embraces diversity across its organization, being comprised of 50% minorities. As the media's go-to source for thought leadership, it averages 300 interviews per year from major outlets, including Forbes, CNBC, Bloomberg, CoinDesk TV, and The Wall Street Journal.
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Bitcoin IRA, available at bitcoinira.com, is the world's first and most trusted digital asset IRA technology platform that allows users to buy & sell cryptocurrencies for their self-directed retirement accounts.
They provide a secure[i] self-trading platform for self-directed retirement accounts. Users can set up a qualified digital asset IRA, transfer funds from an existing IRA custodian, execute self-trades in real-time 24/7 through a US-based exchange, and store funds in industry-leading multi-signature digital wallets.
Bitcoin IRA has processed billions in transactions and has over 150,000 users with more than 3,500 5-star user reviews. The platform has been featured extensively in the media, with coverage in Forbes, CNBC, CoinDesk, and The Wall Street Journal, among other leading publications.
Bitcoin IRA is a financial services technology provider, and as such, is not a financial adviser, cryptocurrency exchange, custodian, wallet provider, initial coin offering (ICO), or money transmitter. Bitcoin IRA is privately funded.
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Justice Dept.: 2 men charged with hate crime in violent attack while shouting racial slurs
OCALA, Fla. (Gray News) - A federal grand jury in Florida has charged two men with committing a hate crime.
The Justice Department reports the indictment charging Roy Lashley, 55, and Robert Lashley, 52, was unsealed on Friday following the arrest of Robert Lashley.
The indictment alleges that in November of 2021, the defendants caused bodily injury to a man because of his actual and perceived race.
According to the indictment, the defendants repeatedly called the man racial slurs and struck him with closed fists and an ax handle.
The DOJ says the defendants each face a maximum term of 10 years imprisonment, three years of mandatory supervised release and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
The FBI and the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident.
Officials said trial Attorneys Maura White and Matthew Tannenbaum of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert E. Bodnar Jr. for the Middle District of Florida are prosecuting the case.
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Gary Brown, former running back and coach, dies at 52
By The Associated Press
Gary Brown, who rushed for 4,300 yards while playing on three NFL teams in the 1990s before going on to coach running backs in the pro and college ranks, has died. He was 52. Brown had coached Wisconsin’s running backs last season before departing for health-related reasons. He coached the Cowboys’ running backs from 2013-19. Brown played in the NFL with the Houston Oilers (1991-95), San Diego Chargers (1997) and New York Giants (1998-99). He was a standout at Penn State in college. Survivors include his wife and three children. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/11/gary-brown-former-running-back-and-coach-dies-at-52/ | 2022-04-11T17:38:59Z |
Houser argues for $3M in arbitration, Brewers at $2.425M
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Adrian Houser argued his salary arbitration case against Milwaukee, asking a three-man panel for $3 million while the Brewers argued for $2,425,000. The case was heard remotely by arbitrators Howard Edelman, Mark Burstein and Robert Herzog. A decision is not expected for several weeks. The 29-year-old pitcher was 10-6 with a 3.22 ERA in 26 starts and two relief appearances for the Brewers last season, when he earned $584,100. Second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier went to a hearing with Seattle on Monday and 18 additional players remain eligible for arbitration, with hearings scheduled through June 24 | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/04/houser-argues-for-3m-in-arbitration-brewers-at-2-425m/ | 2022-05-05T00:51:42Z |
Announcement Follows FDA 510(k) Clearance of Device
REHOVOT, Israel, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Xcardia Innovation Ltd., a private medical device company developing innovative cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator technology, announced the first-in-human use of its new Xtractor device in patients undergoing lead extraction procedures. Charles J. Love MD, Director, Cardiac Rhythm Device Services and Professor of Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, treated two patients in Baltimore, Maryland, following the Food and Drug Administration's 510(k) clearance of the device in February 2022.
"Xcardia is dedicated to delivering innovative technology to physicians as they perform this complex procedure. The Xtractor device is designed to offer convenience and control to physicians all while giving patients peace of mind that the physician has additional advanced tools available," said Benny Rousso, PhD, CEO of Xcardia. "We are pleased to have received the FDA 510(k) clearance and to have the first cases at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. We believe the unique features of this device have the potential to be a game-changer for lead extraction procedures and look forward to working with other medical facilities to offer the Xtractor to additional patients."
The removal of pacemaker and ICD leads is a complex procedure that involves the potential for numerous complications. The procedure is becoming more necessary as increasing numbers of patients outlive their pacemakers. The Xtractor is designed to make the lead extraction procedure easier for surgeons, with more advanced control, incorporating motor assisted activation, steering capability, pedal activation, and an advanced tip mechanism.
In February 2022, the FDA awarded 510(k) clearance to Xtractor, allowing Xcardia to market and sell the device in the United States. The Xtractor's unique pedal-operated device and collection of features are designed for ease of use and provide more control to surgeons working to remove pacemaker leads through intravenous procedures. Maintaining control of orientation of the tip along the lead and away from the veins is important, and motorized operation is designed to reduce physician fatigue. As a result, the game-changing Xtractor device could play an important role in enabling more physicians to perform the procedure on more patients.
About Xcardia
Xcardia Innovation Ltd. is a private medical device company developing innovative cardiovascular technologies. Its latest product, Xtractor, received FDA 510(k) clearance in February 2022. Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.
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BETHESDA, Md., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will webcast live its second quarter 2022 earnings results webcast on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. EDT. James Taiclet, chairman, president and chief executive officer; Jay Malave, chief financial officer; and Greg Gardner, vice president of investor relations, will discuss second quarter 2022 financial results, provide updates on key topics and answer questions. Second quarter 2022 results will be published prior to the market opening on July 19.
The live webcast and relevant financial charts will be available for download on the Lockheed Martin Investor Relations website, www.lockheedmartin.com/investor.
An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available through Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor, and a podcast will be available here.
For additional information, visit our website: www.lockheedmartin.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Please follow @LMNews on Twitter for the latest announcements and news across the corporation.
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(ISC)2 One Million Certified in CybersecuritySM initiative to expand and diversify the workforce by helping one million career pursuers globally earn an entry-level cybersecurity certification
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC)² – the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals – today announced the (ISC)2 One Million Certified in CybersecuritySM program, pledging to put one million people through its foundational Certified in Cybersecurity entry-level certification exam and education program for free. The program builds upon the success of the (ISC)2 '100K in the UK' initiative, which pledged 100,000 free exams and course enrollments for UK residents earlier this year.
Announced during the Cyber Workforce and Education Summit at the White House today, the program builds upon (ISC)2 leadership in delivering solutions to our global cybersecurity workforce challenges. Research suggests organizations that focus on recruiting and developing entry-level cybersecurity staff – including those with little or no technical experience – accelerates the invaluable hands-on training the next generation of professionals needs to start a successful cybersecurity career.
Those who earn the (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification – currently in the final stages of a global pilot program – will demonstrate to employers that they have the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an entry-level cybersecurity role.
"For more than 30 years, (ISC)2 has advocated for the advancement, expansion and enablement of the cybersecurity workforce. Our '100K in the UK' program garnered more than 10,000 applicants in its first two months. It is a resounding call to action for organizations serious about expanding the cybersecurity workforce to make the necessary investments now to break down barriers and clear obstacles for anyone interested in a cybersecurity career," said Clar Rosso, CEO, (ISC)2. "We support the aims of the Biden Administration, the U.S. National Cyber Director and administrations around the world focused on this critical issue. We are proud to announce this initiative alongside so many others who share a strong commitment to addressing our cybersecurity workforce challenges and look forward to building the public-private partnerships needed to accomplish our goal of One Million Certified in Cybersecurity."
How the Program will Work
Starting September 2022, (ISC)2 will open registration. Qualified individuals will receive a free exam, as well as access to the (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity online self-paced education course. The course provides a review of the subject matter published in the Certified in Cybersecurity exam outline, which shares the security concepts on which certification candidates will be evaluated, including:
- Security Principles
- Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) and Incident Response Concepts
- Access Controls Concepts
- Network Security
- Security Operations
University students, recent graduates, career changers and other professionals wishing to expand their skills and opportunities are encouraged to participate, especially individuals employed or seeking employment within small and midsized businesses.
(ISC)2 will work closely with new and existing partner organizations to reach historically under-represented populations and encourage greater diversity within the cybersecurity community. (ISC)² has pledged that half of the expanded commitment – 500,000 course enrollments and exams – will be directed toward students of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), minority-serving institutions (MSIs), tribal organizations and women's organizations across the U.S. and the globe.
After successfully completing the exam, candidates will become (ISC)² members with access to a wide array of professional development resources to help them throughout their careers. The (ISC)² entry-level cybersecurity certification is the first step on a career-long journey that will help cybersecurity professionals gain experience and work toward advanced qualifications such as the (ISC)² CISSP and (ISC)² CCSP.
A Global and National Skills Challenge
Research continues to reveal that organizations around the world do not have enough cybersecurity staff to adequately defend their networks from increasingly prevalent and sophisticated cyberattacks. (ISC)2 estimates a global cybersecurity workforce gap of more than 2.7 million. While the U.S. cybersecurity workforce is comprised of more than 1.14 million people, according to (ISC)2, the federal government estimates the country has more than 700,000 cybersecurity job vacancies.
(ISC)2 created the Certified in Cybersecurity entry-level certification as part of a broad strategy to support and nurture a new generation of cybersecurity professionals entering the field.
For more information on the (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity, please visit: www.isc2.org/certified-in-cybersecurity.
About (ISC)²
(ISC)² is an international nonprofit membership association focused on inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Best known for the acclaimed Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification, (ISC)² offers a portfolio of credentials that are part of a holistic, pragmatic approach to security. Our membership, more than 168,000 strong, is made up of certified cyber, information, software and infrastructure security professionals who are making a difference and helping to advance the industry. Our vision is supported by our commitment to educate and reach the general public through our charitable foundation – The Center for Cyber Safety and Education™. For more information on (ISC)², visit www.isc2.org, follow us on Twitter or connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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New Features Reduce Underwriting Process to Three Minutes or Less
DALLAS, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Bankers Insurance Group (LBIG), a nationally recognized provider of life, health, and financial products, today announced enhancements to its On-the-Spot underwriting process for Medicare Supplement applicants.
On-the-Spot is a point-of-sale digital decision tool that accelerates the underwriting process for Medicare Supplement coverage. While traditional underwriting processes may take days or weeks, LBIG's On-the-Spot underwriting takes three minutes or less.
"We listened to agent feedback and are excited to bring these improvements to market," said Eric Johansson, executive vice president and chief operations officer at Liberty Bankers Insurance Group. "Leveraging an online interface, we expect to see significant improvement in the cycle time for all underwritten business."
On-the-Spot underwriting was first released in 2019, and allows a health agent to quickly determine whether an applicant has been approved or declined for Medicare Supplement coverage. With the new features, LBIG eliminates the need for an underwriting phone call resulting in an expedited underwriting decision.
"Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is right around the corner," said Brian Clark, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Liberty Bankers Insurance Group. "With the new On-the-Spot, agents will be able to more efficiently and effectively serve their clients during the upcoming enrollment period."
This revolutionary underwriting experience is available for licensed health agents appointed with Capitol Life Insurance Company and American Benefit Life Insurance Company.
Based in Dallas, Texas, Liberty Bankers Insurance Group (LBIG) is a nationally recognized and respected insurance group that offers a variety of life, health, and financial products. Rated A- Excellent by AM Best, LBIG is comprised of Liberty Bankers Life Insurance Company, Capitol Life Insurance Company, and American Benefit Life Insurance Company.
More information is available at www.lbig.com.
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Lansing senior named as American Legion Boys State of Kansas Governor 2022
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The results are in and a Lansing senior has been named as the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Governor for the 2022 session.
The American Legion says Austin Davis, of Lansing, a senior-to-be at Lansing High School, has been elected the governor of its Boys State of Kansas for the 2022 session. It said the announcement was made on Tuesday evening, June 7, during the ALBSLK’s evening retreat at Kansas State University in Manhattan.
The Legion noted that Davis, the Federalist Party candidate, and his lieutenant governor running mate, Lukas Haase, of Overland Park’s Blue Valley Southwest High School, won the election over the Nationalist Party team of governor candidate Josh Hulsey, of Wichita’s Andover High School, and his lieutenant governor running mate Konnor Quinn-Colman, of Leavenworth’s Leavenworth High School.
The American Legion said the election results for other state offices are as follows:
- Secretary of State - Roman Johnson, Nationalist, Leavenworth, Leavenworth High School, defeated Calvin Shank, Federalist, Hutchinson, Buhler High School.
- Attorney General - Daniel Newallis, Nationalist, Olathe, Blue Valley West High School, defeated Nicholas Murphy, Federalist, Leawood, Blue Valley High School.
- State Treasurer - Zach Jowers, Federalist, Topeka, Seaman High School, defeated Caleb Denney, Nationalist, Leavenworth, Leavenworth High School.
The Legion said Kansas Boys State Governor Davis gave his inaugural address at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, at K-State’s McCain Auditorium, followed by Jeremy Ehart, of Hutchinson, who was elected the American Legion Department of Kansas commander during the organization’s 103rd annual convention in Topeka.
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Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night, returns to May perch
NEW YORK (AP) — Well, hello first Monday in May.
The year’s biggest night in fashion, the Met Gala, returns to its usual berth on the social calendar this year after pandemic upheaval. And if it feels like one of those what, already moments, it is.
It’s been just under eight months since the last gala, an annual fundraiser that raises eight-figure sums for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Pre-pandemic, about 600 A-listers from fashion, sports, music, film, TV, technology and beyond were invited. This year and last, the numbers were closer to 400. The 2020 gala was canceled.
More than $16.4 million was raised last year. The starry event is the institute’s primary budget feeder.
This year’s gala coincides with the opening of the second part of a two-part exhibit at the Costume Institute focused on American fashion and style. The evening’s dress code is gilded glamour and white tie, a la the Gilded Age, that tumultuous period between the Civil War and the turn of the 20th century known for its robber barons, drama and grandeur.
This year’s walk up the Grand Staircase at the Met returns the gala to its legendary berth on the first Monday in May, with the official livestream appearing on Vogue’s website.
Vogue’s Anna Wintour has run the gala since 1995. She continues as one of the night’s honorary co-chairs, along with designer Tom Ford and Instagram’s Adam Mosseri. The official co-chairs for 2022 are Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The cost for a seat at last year’s Met Gala started at $35,000, though some attend for free. Celebrities are sometimes accompanied (and their tabs paid) by the designers who dress them or other companies that invite them. A focus on inclusivity in fashion this year may celebrate and include more unsung designer heroes than usual.
The event is the invention of the late Eleanor Lambert, a fashion publicist as powerful as Wintour in her day. In 1948, she needed to come up with a way to pay for the newly formed Costume Institute, the only department at the Met that must raise its own funds.
While many on Wintour’s carefully tended guest list follow the dress code, others go their own way. Interpretation is everything. Think Rihanna in a papal hat, Billy Porter as a sun god carried on a litter by shirtless men and Lady Gaga peeling off layers as the fashion world came to a standstill to watch.
The gala also serves as a twisted time capsule of love gone wrong for celebrity couples who didn’t make it. Kim Kardashian and Ye, the former Kanye West, first attended in 2013. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes went in 2008. Jennifer Lopez attended with Marc Anthony in 2011, then with Alex Rodriguez in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Ben Affleck joined her inside last year after she walked alone.
Charlize Theron and Sean Penn were among the “it” couples invited in 2014. Selena Gomez and The Weeknd showed up together in 2017.
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PARAMOUNT, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, community leaders will gather in the heart of LA to support the next generation of Angelenos with an afternoon of golf, camaraderie, and great food at the Inaugural SkillsetGives Charity Golf Tournament.
SkillsetGives is the non-profit organization owned and operated by SkillsetGroup staffing and consulting firm. Multiple sponsorship opportunities and foursome slots are available for the August contest at Los Amigos Golf Club in Downey.
SkillsetGroup's founder and CEO Clint Armstrong envisions the new non-profit as a self-sustaining platform to help solve homelessness and related social problems that involve work training and employment.
Initial fundraising includes contributing to scholarships to help under-resourced young people build their careers and giving military vets the social and emotional support they need to be successful in their civilian jobs.
"The single greatest factor in lifting people out of poverty is economic opportunity," Armstrong said. "Whether providing scholarships and veteran support to prevent people falling into financial trouble, or whether we're partnering in the future with services for the long-term homeless, we'll be supporting organizations that can demonstrate their effectiveness. If we can get people the support they need to keep a job, we can find them careers that will allow them to thrive."
A chief charitable ally of SkillsetGives is the Paramount Education Partnership (PEP), which provides scholarships to under-resourced Paramount Unified School District students. The golf-centered veteran's support and social group 42MM will also benefit from the tournament.
Money reserved from the tournament will seed SkillsetGives' accounts to invest in future partnerships with existing work training, adult education and other services that lift people out of severe poverty.
For more information and to donate, purchase tickets or buy sponsorships, visit the SkillsetGives Charity Golf Tournament page on our website.
Inaugural SkillsetGives Charity Golf Tournament
12 p.m. Aug. 12, 2022
Los Amigos Golf Club
7295 Quill Drive, Downey, CA 90242
- Tournament entry is $640 per foursome.
- Shotgun start; scramble format
The tournament will be followed by:
- Cocktail hour
- Dinner catered by Gus's Deli BBQ and Grill
- A raffle including $15,000 or more in prizes
- Announcement of the winners and awards ceremony
- Announcement of the final tally and donations from the event.
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Zdanow brings a wide range of industry experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to Integrum Worldwide. His role will be rooted in supporting the company's future growth, continued scale, and its global M&A strategy
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrum Worldwide, the Apollo Capital Corp and M2B Growth Enterprises backed marketing agency collective, today announced that marketing industry veteran Claude Zdanow has joined as President. Zdanow adds to an exceptional leadership team that supports Integrum's two agencies Storia and Chalk and will be responsible for driving all future growth, continued scale, and global mergers and acquisitions for Integrum Worldwide's growing collective of agencies.
Integrum Worldwide operates as a platform that supports marketing agencies by centralizing key shared services and allowing the agencies to focus on what they do best. This allows clients to have the best of both worlds, boutique creativity and agility with big agency scale and range of services.
Zdanow will report to CEO & Chairman of the Board Irv Minnaker, where he will oversee core initiatives to support the company's global growth vision, including agency finance and planning, agency operations and performance, new business and client relationships, talent, and global mergers and acquisitions.
Zdanow joins Integrum Worldwide following a period of scale and growth for the company. The company has recently acquired two agencies, Hell's Creative and Shell Shock, and is currently finalizing another acquisition that will be announced before year end.
Zdanow is a seasoned business and marketing industry leader who has spent more than 17 years growing numerous businesses in music and in marketing that worked with some of the world's most reputable names and brands. Zdanow has built and scaled several businesses from small start-up operations to global brands generating tens of millions of dollars in enterprise value and whose clients included global brands like 7-Eleven, Brown Forman, Disney's FX Networks, The Recording Academy, Peter Thomas Roth, Pernod Ricard, Rolls Royce, and Xbox. Prior to his career in marketing he spent many years in the music industry. Zdanow's music industry career included building and leading businesses responsible for work with artists like Avicii, The Chainsmokers, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Eminem, Drake, and Yo-yo Ma.
"Claude's track-record as a leader and organization builder speaks for itself, and he will be an incredible asset for Integrum Worldwide," said Irv Minnaker. "We are thrilled to welcome Claude to the Integrum Worldwide family as we execute on our vision to scale globally through continued M&A and organic growth. Great talent is at the core of our organization and what Claude brings to the table will just add to that."
"The experience and talent that Claude brings to the organization is unparalleled. His experience navigating, building, and scaling through both the best and the worst of climates gives him the tenure needed to help us grow to the next level. We are excited to have him as part of the Integrum Worldwide leadership team and look forward to what he brings to the group in the near future," said Daniel Kordash of M2B Growth Enterprises, one of Integrum Worldwide's principal backers.
For more information on Integrum Worldwide, visit www.integrumworldwide.com.
Integrum Worldwide is a collective of specialist agencies including Storia and Chalk. Together, they believe in the power of combining the radical creativity of independents with the seamless integration of a one-stop-shop.
The collective is a host of agencies in the marketing services space including branding, creative, paid media, search engine optimization, and experiential marketing. Through this model, Integrum Worldwide delivers scalable, measurable, and integrated marketing solutions that deliver results. In addition, Integrum Worldwide is focused on developing a best in class corporate culture and putting sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and its overall employee population first.
The Integrum Worldwide marketing agency collective focuses on clients in the middle and upper market with a roster that includes Jennifer Adams, Steven Soderbergh's Singani 63, PBS, Edrington Americas, We Are Memphis, Cyrcurion, Xcellerate 35, Chemtech, and Beauty Magnet. The collective has teams in the United States, Canada, South America, and India.
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Derrick "D-Nice" Jones has invested in Silicon Valley-based startup Simplicity, which revolutionizes how cities and residents communicate and interact.
PALO ALTO, Calif,., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplicity Tech Inc., the technology company behind the city super-app, announced that D-Nice had joined the company's Advisory Board as an investor and ambassador for the City of Los Angeles, and cities joining the platform across the U.S. Simplicity app is a "city in your phone" where people find all critical city updates, emergencies, outages, road closures, enforcements, city events, and more. The app is currently used in over 100 cities, including San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago suburbs.
During the pandemic's peak, Jones founded "Club Quarantine". This social gathering united millions of music lovers in a safe virtual space and earned D-Nice the Entertainer of the Year at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards. The music genres played in his sets would be varied to accommodate any taste, making them an inclusive space in which anyone could join and dance their worries away. Bringing people closer and uniting communities is the foundation of the partnership between D-Nice and Simplicity.
"Club Quarantine demonstrated the power of technology as a tool to bring together a community of people around the power of music," said Derrick "D-Nice" Jones, "Simplicity is another example of leveraging technology to lift the spirits and deepen the relationships among people in cities around the world. The alignment was too obvious not to be part of the movement."
"We believe that any city in the world can utilize the Simplicity app and help its residents navigate the chaos of current social networks and misinformation," comments Juraj Gago, co-founder of Simplicity. "Having Derrick back up this critical mission is significant and can help the company achieve our main goal: to improve life in cities."
D-Nice is performing Club Quarantine Live at Carnegie Hall in New York City, August 4th. This exemplifies the partnership between D-Nice and Simplicity to bring communities together in great cities worldwide.
Earlier this month, former CTO of New York City and CIO of San Francisco Miguel Gamiño Jr joined the company as Chief Experience Officer and Founding partner. Gamino is working on expanding Simplicity to the major US and global cities, and impactful partnerships like the one we've announced here with D-Nice.
About Simplicity Tech Inc.
Simplicity Tech Inc. is a technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Chicago and Bratislava, Slovakia. Its Simplicity application helps municipalities and residents fight misinformation and stay informed about the most critical updates affecting their communities. Following its successful launch in Silicon Valley, the company raised over $10M in seed funding for further expansion. For more information, visit www.onesimplicity.com
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DALLAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Inc. (NYSE American: AINC) ("Ashford" or the "Company") today announced details for the release of its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Ashford plans to issue its earnings release for the second quarter after the market closes on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, and will host a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The number to call for this interactive teleconference is (201) 689-8263. A replay of the conference call will be available through Thursday, August 11, 2022, by dialing (412) 317-6671 and entering the confirmation number, 13730711.
The live broadcast of Ashford's quarterly conference call will be available online at the Company's website, www.ashfordinc.com, on Thursday, August 4, 2022, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue for approximately one year.
Ashford is an alternative asset management company with a portfolio of strategic operating businesses that provides global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that Tim Cahill will be the new executive vice president of the company's Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) business area. The appointment is effective Nov. 1.
Cahill is currently senior vice president of Lockheed Martin's Global Business Development & Strategy, where he brought integrated solutions to our customers and established comprehensive growth-enabling strategies across the enterprise. He previously served as senior vice president for Lockheed Martin International and vice president, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems for MFC. At MFC, he managed several significant programs including Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), PAC-3, Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), and numerous other emerging technologies. He has also held leadership positions at Lockheed Martin Space.
"Tim is a strategic leader with the right combination of experience to enable the future growth of our Missiles and Fire Control business. He is known for building strong, collaborative relationships with team members and customers alike, and I look forward to what he will bring to not only MFC, but also our customers who rely on us for their critical missions," said Lockheed Martin Chief Operating Officer Frank St. John.
Cahill joined the company in 1995 following a distinguished career as a U.S. Air Force officer. He succeeds Scott Greene, who will retire at the end of the year after more than 41 years of service to the company. Greene will serve as a strategic adviser to the chief operating officer from Nov. 1 until the end of the year to ensure a smooth and orderly leadership transition process.
"I am honored to be part of the exceptional MFC team of more than 20,000 employees dedicated to supporting our customers' mission with our innovative products and solutions," said Cahill. "The future of MFC is bright and we look forward to playing an important role in delivering 21st Century Security integrated solutions to our U.S. and allied customers around the world."
Cahill holds a bachelor's and Master of Science degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Stanford University. He also completed the Executive Program Manager's Course at the Defense Systems Management College at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Please follow @LMNews on Twitter for the latest announcements and news across the company.
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WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
LONDON (AP) — As the World Health Organization convenes its emergency committee Thursday to consider if the spiraling outbreak of monkeypox warrants being declared a global emergency, some experts say WHO’s decision to act only after the disease spilled into the West could entrench the grotesque inequities that arose between rich and poor countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Declaring monkeypox to be a global emergency would mean the U.N. health agency considers the outbreak to be an “extraordinary event” and that the disease is at risk of spreading across even more borders. It would also give monkeypox the same distinction as the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing effort to eradicate polio.
Many scientists doubt any such declaration would help to curb the epidemic, since the developed countries recording the most recent cases are already moving quickly to shut it down.
Last week, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the recent monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, mostly in Europe, as “unusual and concerning.” Monkeypox has sickened people for decades in central and west Africa, where one version of the disease kills up to 10% of people. In the epidemic beyond Africa so far, no deaths have been reported.
“If WHO was really worried about monkeypox spread, they could have convened their emergency committee years ago when it reemerged in Nigeria in 2017 and no one knew why we suddenly had hundreds of cases,” said Oyewale Tomori, a Nigerian virologist who sits on several WHO advisory groups. “It is a bit curious that WHO only called their experts when the disease showed up in white countries,” he said.
Until last month, monkeypox had not caused sizeable outbreaks beyond Africa. Scientists haven’t found any major genetic changes in the virus and a leading adviser to WHO said last month the surge of cases in Europe was likely tied to sexual activity among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
To date, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 3,300 cases of monkeypox in 42 countries where the virus hasn’t been typically seen. More than 80% of cases are in Europe. Meanwhile, Africa has already seen more than 1,400 cases this year, including 62 deaths.
David Fidler, a senior fellow in global health at the Council on Foreign Relations, said WHO’s newfound attention to monkeypox amid its spread beyond Africa could inadvertently worsen the divide between rich and poor countries seen during COVID-19.
“There may be legitimate reasons why WHO only raised the alarm when monkeypox spread to rich countries, but to poor countries, that looks like a double standard,” Fidler said. He said the global community was still struggling to ensure the world’s poor were vaccinated against the coronavirus and that it was unclear if Africans even wanted monkeypox vaccines, given competing priorities like malaria and HIV.
“Unless African governments specifically ask for vaccines, it might be a bit patronizing to send them because it’s in the West’s interest to stop monkeypox from being exported,” Fidler said.
WHO has also proposed creating a vaccine-sharing mechanism to help affected countries, which could see doses go to rich countries like Britain, which has the biggest monkeypox outbreak beyond Africa — and recently widened its use of vaccines.
To date, the vast majority of cases in Europe have been in men who are gay or bisexual, or other men who have sex with men, but scientists warn anyone in close contact with an infected person or their clothing or bedsheets is at risk of infection, regardless of their sexual orientation. People with monkeypox often experience symptoms like fever, body aches and a rash; most recover within weeks without needing medical care.
Even if WHO announces monkeypox is a global emergency, it’s unclear what impact that might have.
In January 2020, WHO declared that COVID-19 was an international emergency. But few countries took notice until March, when the organization described it as a pandemic, weeks after many other authorities did so. WHO was later slammed for its multiple missteps throughout the pandemic, which some experts said might be prompting a quicker monkeypox response.
“After COVID, WHO does not want to be the last to declare monkeypox an emergency,” said Amanda Glassman, executive vice president at the Center for Global Development. “This may not rise to the level of a COVID-like emergency, but it is still a public health emergency that needs to be addressed.”
Salim Abdool Karim, an epidemiologist and vice chancellor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, said WHO and others should be doing more to stop monkeypox in Africa and elsewhere, but wasn’t convinced that a global emergency declaration would help.
“There is this misplaced idea that Africa is this poor, helpless continent, when in fact, we do know how to deal with epidemics,” said Abdool Karim. He said that stopping the outbreak ultimately depends on things like surveillance, isolating patients and public education.
“Maybe they need vaccines in Europe to stop monkeypox, but here, we have been able to control it with very simple measures,” he said.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/23/who-considers-declaring-monkeypox-global-health-emergency/ | 2022-06-23T10:56:01Z |
Travel stocks are hot. But it’s not all smooth sailing
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business
Summer 2022 will be huge for travel, as people in the United States and Europe dig out their swimsuits and happily set off on long-postponed vacations.
That’s the message from companies like Marriott, Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Trivago, which have been telling investors that after a difficult two years, business is booming again.
“Sentiment is getting better and better,” Trivago CEO Axel Hefer told me. “This year will be a lot more normal than last year, from our perspective.”
Adding to that optimism: Marriott said last week that it expects an important metric of revenue to reach pre-pandemic levels in the United States and Canada for the rest of the year.
Airbnb — which saw bookings hit a record high during the first quarter — said it is “seeing strong demand for summer bookings and beyond.”
And Trivago is confident enough in the business climate to start ramping up spending on TV ads again.
Investor insight: Travel stocks haven’t been immune to the recent market tantrum. But Wall Street has been rewarding companies in the industry for strong earnings and rosy outlooks. Marriott’s stock rose almost 5% after it reported results, while Airbnb popped nearly 8%.
Yet despite a newfound optimism, the travel sector isn’t entirely over the hump.
Wounds inflicted by the pandemic still haven’t healed. Airlines and airports are struggling to staff up as they grapple with ongoing shortages of workers, forcing carriers to cancel flights. That could hurt the industry’s ability to take full advantage of a surge in demand this summer.
British Airways now expects to fly just 74% of its 2019 capacity this year as it works to “build operational resilience this summer.” EasyJet just said that it will cap some flights at 150 passengers so it only needs to fly with three cabin crew members.
The highest inflation in decades also carries the risk that some people will cut back spending on non-essentials.
“Inflation is obviously picking up everywhere, in the Western world in particular,” Hefer said. “That means people are overall more cost-conscious.”
He doesn’t expect rising prices to really eat into travel demand until next year, however. And Hefer emphasized that companies like Trivago, a platform that focuses on cost comparisons, could actually benefit from increased thriftiness.
Further ahead: While travel companies gear up for a red-hot summer, it’s harder to paint a picture of the fall and winter seasons given the possibility of a seasonal surge in Covid infections.
“There will be a new variant, that’s a given,” Hefer said. “We’ve seen it now for two years, that the infections are rising when the weather is getting worse.”
Trivago plans to keep its fixed costs down just in case there’s another slump, he continued. But, he added, “there’s only so much you can do.”
China faces ‘complex and grave’ job market, official warns
One of China’s top leaders has painted a grim picture of the job market in the world’s most populous nation as widespread Covid lockdowns slam the brakes on the economy.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang — the No. 2 ranking official in China’s ruling Communist Party — called the employment situation “complex and grave” over the weekend, my CNN business colleague Laura He reports.
In a statement on Saturday, Li instructed all levels of government to prioritize measures to boost jobs and maintain stability. That includes incentives that encourage people to start their own businesses and unemployment benefits for laid-off workers.
“Stabilizing employment is critical to people’s livelihood, and is the key support for the economy to run within a reasonable range,” Li said.
Step back: His remarks come at a time when the country’s jobless rate has climbed to the highest rate in almost two years, according to data from the government.
Each year, China needs to add millions of new jobs to keep the economy humming. The government set a target of creating at least 11 million jobs in towns and cities in 2022, and is aiming as high as 13 million.
But that effort has been made harder by a slowdown in growth, which has been exacerbated by Covid lockdowns. China’s exports slumped in April as efforts to contain spread of the Omicron variant interrupted supply chains.
Li, who looks after economic management in China, has made repeated calls to stabilize employment in recent weeks.
Investor insight: China’s yuan has plunged as traders have rushed to assess the impact of restrictions in top cities like Beijing and Shanghai. It’s now at its weakest level against the US dollar in more than a year.
Bitcoin can’t seem to break its fall
Fans of bitcoin hope that one day the cryptocurrency will serve as “digital gold,” and that investors will stock up on it as a store of value in hard times.
But that promise has yet to deliver. As risky investments like stocks have churned this year, bitcoin has, too. It’s now trading below $33,000, its lowest level since July 2021.
Bitcoin has dropped 26% year-to-date. The S&P 500 is 13.5% lower.
“Bitcoin is now approaching the bottom of the 16-month range,” Marcus Sotiriou, an analyst at the digital asset broker GlobalBlock, told clients on Monday.
Down but not out: Even as the price of cryptocurrencies remains volatile, businesses are taking new steps to accept them as payment, a sign they believe adoption will continue to grow.
Gucci recently announced that it will begin accepting crypto payments in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta and Las Vegas, calling itself a “digital-first luxury brand.” High-end handbags in the metaverse, anyone?
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BioNTech, Lordstown Motors, Palantir and Tyson Foods report results before US markets open. AMC Entertainment, SmileDirectClub and XPO Logistics follow after the close.
Coming tomorrow: Earnings from Fox Corporation, Peloton and Hyatt.
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arctech, the world's leading tracking, racking, and BIPV solutions provider, announced it has successfully launched its latest solar tracking solution, SkyWings. Enabled by the patented bidirectional slew drives, SkyWings is the world's first dual row solar tracker designed with a multi-point drive mechanism.
SkyWings combines the advantage of dual row trackers and is compatible with undulation terrain with the high rigidity enabled by multi-point drive design. The patented bidirectional slew drives enable two tracker rows to simultaneously move in synchrony.
The undulation tolerance of adjacent rows is largely increased, standing at 15% in both E-W and N-S directions. SkyWings' modular design also adds flexibility to the plant layout, hence the new solar tracking solution accommodates more PV modules than other conventional solar tracking systems under the same terrain circumstances.
Besides stronger adaptability to undulation terrains, SkyWings is facilitated with the multi-point drive mechanism and specially designed torque tube-the patented triple D torque tube, allowing for stowing in a horizontal position with the highest stability.
Stowing flat greatly reduces pressure onto the PV modules surface, which is especially critical to preventing cracking and delamination on the current large-size modules. SkyWings only starts stowing at 22m/s, which generates up to 2% more energy yield per year, hence a lower levelized cost of energy.
SkyWings' post span can be extended up to 10 meters, bringing down installation costs by up to 20% and the entire EPC expenditure by up to 2%, compared to projects utilizing traditional 1P trackers.
Equipped with the second-generation AI algorithms, SkyWings is able to calculate the optimum tracker tilt in various topographies and environments, which allows for real time shading avoidance to 8% more energy generation.
SkyWings, fully compatible with Arctech's cleaning robot product, SkyWe, is well suited to maximize solar energy production in power plant facilities in desert environments.
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SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — J.T. Poston shot a 9-under 62 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead in the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic.
Coming off a second-place tie last week in Connecticut after also opening with a 62, Poston eagled the par-5 second and had seven birdies in a bogey-free round at TPC Deere Run.
“It’s, obviously, why you practice and why you work as hard as you do on your game,” Poston said. “Any time you can have those rounds where you really get it going low and mistake-free, bogey-free is a bonus. It’s why you work at it and why you practice the way we do.”
Canadian Michael Gligic was second at 64, playing bogey-free in the final group of the day off the first tee.
“It was nice,” Gligic said. “Just kind of hit ball where I was looking. Gave myself lots of looks. I think I only missed one green and was able to make a few putts.”
Vaughn Taylor and Christopher Gotterup followed at 65. Ricky Barnes, Denny McCarthy, Chris Naegel and Dylan Frittelli shot 66.
“Been struggling a little bit physically and haven’t been putting very well,” Taylor said. “But coming into here I told myself, `You know, I know this course, how to play it. Just go do it.’ That’s kind of how I did today. Just tried not to think about too much and just play golf.”
Poston won the 2019 Wyndham Championship for his lone PGA Tour title.
“I would say for the last few months it’s been in a good spot,” Poston said. “Just hadn’t quite seen the results. Then, Hilton Head I had a good week. Wells Fargo, good week. Last week, playing well. So I think it’s starting to kind of come together and see the results and see the shots and kind of building that confidence back into my ball- striking.
Iowa native Zach Johnson, the 2012 winner, opened with a 69 in afternoon wind in his 20th consecutive start in the event.
“That’s as hard as I’ve seen this golf course play in a long time,” Johnson said. “Granted, you got some roll, so if you land it in the fairway it was going to bounce, which is fun. But it was hard.”
Defending champion Lucas Glover shot 74. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/jt-poston-shoots-62-leads-john-deere-classic-by-2-strokes/ | 2022-07-02T00:17:05Z |
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman interrupted an uninvited guest in her bathroom on Saturday night.
Michelle Reynolds told WSVN that she went downstairs to make herself a snack. After putting her popcorn in the microwave she went to use the bathroom and “opened the door and did a quick turnaround because I saw this thing in there and quickly shut the door!” she said.
The thing? An iguana.
The reptile was unable to find its way out the commode so Reynolds had to enlist Harold Rondon of Iguana Lifestyles, a wildlife removal service, to rescue the little fella.
Rondon said he has removed several iguanas from South Florida properties this year already.
“This is the second one this week already,” he said.
Rondon said he removed a Mexican spiny tail iguana from Reynolds’ toilet.
Males can get up to 18 inches long, with tails that can also get up to 18 inches long, he said.
“He took up most of the toilet bowl,” Reynolds said.
Although they are not native, iguanas have become common in South Florida, WSVN reports.
It is believed that they were brought to the area as pets in the 1960s, and some may have escaped or been released.
While they are not dangerous to people, some iguanas can transmit salmonella. | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/florida-woman-surprised-by-uninvited-iguana-in-her-toilet/ | 2022-07-13T12:12:51Z |
Innovative technology and emotional wellbeing program converge to educate, empower teens, and normalize mental health conversations.
LANCASTER, Pa., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Metrics and Samaritan Counseling Center today announced the release of QUALO Behavioral Health, a cloud-based software designed to proactively screen teens for mental and emotional wellbeing.
- In the 21-22 school year, Samaritan's screening program, TeenHope, found that over 34% of all students screened had thoughts of suicide or self-harm within two weeks of their screening date.
- According to SAMHSA, in 2020, 1 in 3 high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness and more than half a million youth made a suicide attempt. These numbers have continued to rise over the past two years.
As a result, QUALO Behavioral Health offers a proactive rather than reactive solution.
"An easy to implement mental health screening strategy gives schools a targeted opportunity to engage and empower students who need connected to community resources because they are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts." Steve Schedler, Samaritan Counseling
QUALO Behavioral Health software revolutionizes teen mental health screening by innovatively simplifying the entire screening process. The software guides youth through industry standard screening tools to understand their current emotional wellbeing. Mental health professionals are immediately provided with data supporting an "at-risk" or "not at risk" identification and are guided through an intentional follow-up process.
"With the mental health crisis facing teens today, we knew it was critical to develop a software that supports teen's mental well-being and normalizes conversations about mental health. We designed this software so schools can implement it independently or through collaboration with an outside agency. Either way, the platform will support students, inform administrators, and enhance any mental health strategy a school is implementing." Steven Herr PhD, Advanced Metrics
To learn more about QUALO Behavioral Health features and implementation go to: advancedmetrics.net/mental-health-screening
Advanced Metrics is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities through science informed software and human centered data analysis. Advanced Metrics designed QUALO, a comprehensive web-based solution, to empower human service organizations to deliver services that generate quality life outcomes.
TeenHope is a student mental and emotional wellbeing education and screening program in Lancaster, PA. TeenHope is supported by Samaritan Counseling Center, which provides professional counseling, consultation and education for individuals, couples, businesses, and clergy.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new economic study by The Brattle Group finds strong evidence on the dynamic competitive relationship between online and brick-and-mortar retail sales channels: Both channels fiercely compete on price, and typically match on both price level and trends in dollar sales volumes. Key takeaways from the report include:
- Online and offline prices are identical 95% of the time for the same product, retailer, location, and date.
- When one channel's price changes, the other channel typically changes to match it quickly.
- Online prices rarely deviate away from brick-and-mortar prices, but when they do, they can deviate both upwards and downwards.
- Online and offline trends in dollar sales volumes closely match one another.
- The convergence between online and offline retail prices and sales trends is likely impacted by the rising popularity of retail options like omnichannel, which blends elements of online and offline retail experiences.
"The latest retail research suggests that both online and offline retail are subject to the same competitive forces," said report coauthor Dr. Rosa Abrantes-Metz, Brattle Principal and Co-Leader of the Global Antitrust & Competition practice. "Not only do online and offline prices match 95% of the time, but online and offline retail displays nearly simultaneous price movements in almost identical magnitudes across channels. Moreover, the two channels displayed nearly identical trends in dollar sales volumes."
The report, Competitive Dynamics of Online and Brick-and-Mortar Retail Prices, was developed by a Brattle team led by Dr. Abrantes-Metz and Senior Associate Mame Maloney and was prepared for the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA). The report draws from a combination of data sources, using point-of-sale data from NPD to analyze nationwide online and offline prices and volumes for a set of products, and using hand-collected price data from Premise to analyze online and offline prices from individual retail locations in a major metropolitan area. The results suggest that both online and offline retail price and volume data should be considered when analyzing retail markets for antitrust purposes.
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Child care is expensive everywhere. But this country tops the list
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
Having children is expensive, no matter where in the world you live. But, while America finds itself in the middle of the cost scale, China has become one of the priciest places to raise kids.
South Korea tops the list of most expensive places to raise a child from birth to age 18, measured as a percentage of per capita gross domestic product, according to research from Jefferies which used data from Yuwa Population Research. GDP is the broadest measure of a nation’s economic activity.
China comes in second, followed by Italy. The United States is wedged in the middle of the top 14 most expensive places, between Germany and Japan.
However, in terms of the absolute amount of money spent, China is one of the cheapest places to have kids. But it’s all relative: “If we then adjust that data to percentage of average disposable income, China becomes the most expensive place to raise kids,” said the Jefferies researchers.
So what makes it so costly to raise kids in the Far East?
A big part of it is the cost of education and the cost and availability of care when the child is in their younger years. Pre-school services in China have been mostly private until recently, according to Jefferies.
It takes more than $75,000 to raise a child until the age of 18 in China, and another $22,000 to get them through university.
While that sounds like much cheaper tuition than students in the United States might face, there’s a key difference: “In many other Western countries, a student loan provided by state is more common, and the burden is lifted from parents and transferred to children themselves,” the Jefferies analysts said.
In America, for example, 55% of undergraduate students graduated with debt in the 2019-2020 academic year, according to data from the College Board.
What the government can do
Lawmakers have plenty of options to reduce the cost of having children, including subsidizing child care to limit the gap between people in different income classes.
Beijing is already stepping in to make after-school tutoring more accessible. Next on the list could be the cost of nursery and kindergarten, the Jefferies analysts think.
“We understand that the government is seeking to either have the state provide these services and/or regulate the price of private services,” they said.
China’s government announced in its current five-year plan that it aims to grow the number of nursery school places for children under three years of age to 4.5 per 1,000 people by 2025 — two and a half times the current amount of 1.8 per 1,000. At the moment, there are 42 million Chinese children under the age of three. Parents of one third of them want them to go to nursery school, but only 5.5% can actually do that, the Jefferies report found.
More wealth equals fewer children
Birth rates in wealthier countries tend to be lower than in developing nations. This is known as a “demographic-economic paradox” which means those with more means choose to have fewer children than people with lower incomes.
“As China develops economically, it’s highly possible that it will fall into the demographic-economic paradox just like many other developed countries do, and the birth rate might fall to a lower level than many expected,” the Jefferies analysts said.
Even now, Chinese couples are reluctant to have more than one child due to the high cost of raising them. While couples in Western countries appear to want two to three children, the numbers are lower in the East.
On top of that, marriage numbers are falling, too. But in Asian cultures, having kids outside of wedlock is much more uncommon compared with the West.
Demographic trends like birth rates affect a nation’s businesses and economy. Aging populations have trouble keeping up with their welfare systems, including Social Security and public pensions, as the working population declines. Over time, that can increase the need for things like automation to replace missing workers.
Demographic trends also affect companies and stocks, albeit many decades into the future, the Jefferies analysts said.
“We expect to see a continued and significant push to reduce the cost of raising children globally and more specifically in China,” they said.
That might include tax breaks, cash handouts and subsidies.
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Rumble's Infrastructure Propels Truth Social to New, Uncancellable Heights
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the video platform Rumble announced that Truth Social, the social media platform created by the Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), has successfully migrated its website and mobile applications to Rumble's cloud infrastructure. This migration will enable the Truth Social platform to scale significantly on a new and cancel-culture-free cloud platform. Truth Social's move also marks the first significant customer to onboard with Rumble's cloud services business.
"We are excited to partner with one of the fastest-growing social media companies on the internet. Providing top-notch cloud infrastructure is essential, and Truth Social users will start to see the fruits of our efforts immediately," said Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski.
"Yesterday, Truth Social and Rumble took a major stride toward rescuing the internet from the grip of the Big Tech tyrants. Our teams have worked tirelessly to realize this great endeavor. Rumble's cloud infrastructure is second to none and will be the backbone for the restoration of free speech online for ages to come," said CEO of TMTG Devin Nunes.
About Rumble
Rumble is a high-growth neutral video platform that is creating the rails and independent infrastructure designed to be immune to cancel culture. Rumble's mission is to restore the Internet to its roots by making it free and open once again. Additionally, the company announced in December 2021 the execution of a definitive business combination agreement with CF Acquisition Corp. VI (NASDAQ: CFVI). See the announcement here: https://corp.rumble.com.
About Trump Media & Technology Group
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is a social media and technology company. Truth Social, TMTG's social media platform, is a Big Tech alternative that seeks to create a free-speech haven without viewpoint discrimination or oppressive censorship. In October 2021, TMTG announced that TMTG entered into a definitive merger agreement with Digital World Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: DWAC). To learn more, visit www.tmtgcorp.com.
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NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) announced today three new leases with Calzedonia, BMR Energy, and Converge Technology Solutions at 1359 Broadway. The three deals totaled nearly 20,000 square feet at the Manhattan office building.
"ESRT continues to benefit from the market flight to quality at 1359 Broadway and throughout our portfolio," said Thomas P. Durels, executive vice president, real estate at Empire State Realty Trust. "We are pleased to welcome Calzedonia, BMR Energy, and Converge Technology Solutions to our stellar tenant roster."
- Calzedonia USA, Inc. signed a new lease for 10,492 square feet in March 2022. Val Stobetsky and Calum Waddell of JLL represented Calzedonia in the lease negotiations.
- BMR Energy signed on for a relocation and expansion from its previous space in the building to a new space totaling 4,049 square feet in March 2022.
- Converge Technology Solutions signed a new lease for a 4,865 square foot space in March 2022. Dana Pike of George Comfort & Sons, Inc. represented Converge Tech Solutions in the lease negotiations.
ESRT was represented by Jordan Berger and Shanae Ursini of ESRT and Paul J. Amrich, Neil V. King III, Emily Chabrier, and Meghan Allen of CBRE in all three lease negotiations.
Located along the Broadway Pedestrian Plaza, 1359 Broadway offers convenient access to major transportation hubs, subway lines, dining, lodging, and shopping. The fully modernized office building features industry-leading energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality measures at a fraction of the cost of newer buildings.
More information about 1359 Broadway, and current availabilities, can be found online.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and manages a well-positioned property portfolio of office, retail and multifamily assets in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area. Owner of the Empire State Building, the World's Most Famous Building, ESRT also owns and operates its iconic, newly reimagined Observatory Experience. The company is a leader in healthy buildings, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality, and has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per square foot of any publicly traded REIT portfolio in New York City. As of March 31, 2022, ESRT's portfolio is comprised of approximately 9.4 million rentable square feet of office space, 700,000 rentable square feet of retail space and 625 units across two multifamily properties. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Capital City to purchase first all-electric buses to test reliability
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Metro will buy six new buses, three of which will be all-electric to test their reliability in the Capital City.
Moving toward the future, on Monday, July 18, Topeka Metro says its Board of Directors approved the purchase of six new heavy-duty buses. Three of those will have traditional diesel drive systems while the other three will be the Capital City’s first completely electric buses.
Topeka Metro said the acquisition of the buses will signal the beginning of a pilot project to test the new technology in real operating conditions. It said the pilot period is a 3-year effort to test various scenarios related to weather, passenger loads and states of battery charge to better understand how electric buses could possibly be used by the city.
According to Topeka Metro, the electric buses are manufactured by Proterra Operating Company, Inc., of Burlingame, Calif., costing about $3.5 million. A portion of that - $1.7 million - will be funded by a grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Low and No Emissions program.
The buses are expected to be delivered within the next 12 - 18 months.
Topeka Metro indicated that the three diesel buses will cost another $1.7 million, $1.4 of which will be funded by another grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities Program. These buses are expected to be delivered within the same time frame as the electric buses.
The six new buses will mark the end for some of the city’s oldest buses which have been in service for about 12 years. Over the next few years, Topeka Metro said it will work to transition the current fleet to evolve into a more efficient and effective service.
“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to bring a new type of bus to Topeka, featuring a cleaner and quieter ride that benefits our riders, and broader community,” said Bob Nugent, Metro’s General Manager. “These new buses will allow us to test innovative technologies and features that can hopefully be expanded upon in the future as we seek to diversify our services.”
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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce its first contract with the City of Huntsville, Alabama, for the purchase of up to 12 clean diesel buses. The buses will be assembled at the Nova Bus facility in Plattsburgh, New York State.
This is the first purchase of 40-foot buses for Huntsville Transit that will be integrated into their 10 bus routes. It is the high performance of the clean diesel buses that convinced Huntsville to partner with Nova Bus. The buses will be delivered with EPA-compliant engines, which improve fuel efficiency and reduce harmful emissions.
"The City of Huntsville looks forward to working with Nova Bus as we aim to provide better service to our riders. We believe these additional buses will allow us to serve more residents as we look to increase our capacity and reduce wait times," said Quisha Bryant, Director of Parking and Public Transit.
"We are very happy about this partnership with the City of Huntsville, and we are delighted to help them in their transition to high-performing vehicles, as the use of public transportation saves billions of gallons of gas every year and a typical trip on public transit will emit over 50% fewer gas emissions than driving," said Martin Larose, President of Nova Bus. "We are also looking forward to this summer's demonstration of our hybrid model to the City of Huntsville, as it is essential for us to support transit agencies in their evolution towards electromobility so that we can meet our collective greenhouse gas reduction goals."
Nova Bus, member of the Volvo Group, is a leading provider of sustainable transportation solutions in North America. Its portfolio includes electric, hybrid, CNG and clean diesel buses, high-capacity vehicles, as well as integrated intelligent transport systems. Nova Bus accompanies transit authorities and bus fleet operators in their transition to electromobility with its flagship LFSe+ long-range electric bus, combining the proven Nova Bus structure with the latest innovations in electric drive. Nova Bus is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and positively contributing to a greener economy. For more information regarding Nova Bus products and services, please visit www.novabus.com.
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Creates single opening price point brand identity
CINCINNATI , Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today Smart Way, a new opening price point Our Brands product line. This line brings together 16 legacy brands into a single, easy-to-find identity.
"As our customers face an ongoing inflationary environment, we know they are looking to stretch their dollars further than ever before," said Stuart Aitken, Kroger's senior vice president and chief merchant and marketing officer. "Smart Way is an exciting, eye-pleasing product line that will be easy for customers to find. By adding a simplified opening price point brand strategy to Our Brands portfolio, we will further cater to every customer, every time."
Smart Way joins Kroger's carefully curated and extensive Our Brands portfolio, which also includes our namesake Kroger brand, Simple Truth, Private Selection, Home Chef and Heritage Farm among others. Consolidating a number of legacy brands will ensure customers searching for opening price point items will be able to easily find what they are looking for on the shelves.
"We are confident Smart Way will have something for everyone," said Juan De Paoli, Vice President, Our Brands for Kroger. "From canned vegetables and bread to juices and staples, this new product line features the products families need to put an even more affordable meal on their table."
Customers can shop approximately 150 Smart Way products on shelves nationwide today, with additional items available in Fall 2022.
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DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four attorneys from the Dallas-based intellectual property and business litigation firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry are again honored in the exclusive guide to The Best Lawyers in America. Name principal Brad Caldwell earned additional recognition as the 2023 Dallas/Fort Worth Lawyer of the Year for Intellectual Property Litigation.
Mr. Caldwell is recognized among the 2023 Best Lawyers honorees along with fellow firm principals Kevin Burgess, Jason Cassady, and Austin Curry. All four attorneys were recognized for their work for clients in intellectual property and patent trials. This marks the 10th consecutive selection to the exclusive guide for Mr. Burgess and the fifth straight listing for the other three Caldwell Cassady & Curry lawyers.
The annual roster of the country's leading attorneys is based on nominations submitted by prior Best Lawyers honorees who handle the same types of matters and are familiar with the nominees' work. The Best Lawyers research team then vets the individuals who receive the most nominations before the final selections are announced.
Since last year's edition of Best Lawyers, Caldwell Cassady & Curry welcomed Bjorn Blomquist, Alexander Gras, and James Smith as the firm's newest associates. Earlier this year, the firm promoted attorney Seth Reich to principal.
Firm principal Hamad Hamad was additionally named among the 2022 Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40 by the publishers of D Magazine based on his work in intellectual property law. Mr. Curry also earned Board Certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Caldwell Cassady & Curry represents companies and individuals in high-stakes civil litigation, including patent infringement cases, trade secrets claims, fiduciary duty cases, class actions, and disputes involving company founders. The firm has tried and won some of the nation's top verdicts against the largest companies in the world. Learn more about the firm at www.caldwellcc.com.
For more information, contact Bruce Vincent at 214-763-6226 or bruce.vincent@muselegalpr.com.
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Hosting Call at 5:00 pm ET on Thursday, August 25th
European Q&A Session on August 26th at 8:30am ET
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Nanalysis Scientific Corp. ("the Company", (TSXV: NSCI) (OTCQX: NSCIF) (FRA: 1N1), a leader in portable NMR machines and MRI technology for healthcare and industrial applications announces that on Thursday, August 25, 2022, the Company will put out a press release and Chief Executive Officer Sean Krakiwsky and Interim Chief Financial Officer Randall McRae will host a conference call at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time to discuss the results for the quarter June 30, 2022.
Investors interested in participating on the live second quarter call can dial 1-888-664-6392 or 416-764-8659 from abroad. Investors can also access the call online through a listen-only webcast here: https://app.webinar.net/32l7RdQB0Zw or on the investor relations section of the Company's website HERE.
The webcast will be archived on the Company's investor relations webpage for at least 90 days and a telephonic playback will be available for seven days after the conference call by calling 1-888-390-0541 or 416-764-8677, conference ID #484317.
Additionally, the Company will be hosting a Q&A session for it's European investors at 8:30am ET on Friday, August 26th which can be accessed by the following link: Click here to join the meeting ,or call in (audio only) +1 437-703-4522, Phone Conference ID: 636 080 139#.
Nanalysis trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) in Canada with ticker symbol 'NSCI', OTC and the Frankfurt exchange under the ticker symbol '1N1'. The company's business is what we term "MRI and NMR for industry". The company develops and manufactures portable Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometers or analyzers for laboratory and industrial markets. The NMReady-60™ was the first full-feature portable NMR spectrometer in a single compact enclosure requiring no liquid helium or any other cryogens. The company has followed-up that initial offering with new products and continues to have a strong innovation pipeline. Nanalysis recently announced that it has begun selling a 100MHz device in 2020. The Company's new device will be the most powerful and most advanced compact NMR device ever brought to market.
Nanalysis devices are used in many industries (oil and gas, chemical, mining, pharma, biotech, flavor and fragrances, agrochemicals, law enforcement, and more) as well as numerous government and university research labs around the world. The Company continues to exploit new global market opportunities independently and with partners.
With the recent acquisition of K'(Prime) Technologies Inc. (KPrime), the company maintains a North American sales and service company of over 40 individuals who cover scientific instrumentation for pharma, food, chemical and oil & gas customers, as well as imaging systems for security applications.
Additionally, the Company has a 43% ownership in Quad Systems AG ("Quad Systems"), with an option to purchase the remaining shares. Quad Systems is a Zurich-based Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) company focused on high-field NMR for pharmaceutical and other vertical markets.
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This annual list recognizes exceptional young technologists whose innovations will shape our lives for decades to come
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today MIT Technology Review announces an inspiring new class of Innovators Under 35, an annual list recognizing the brightest young minds working in technology today. The problems these 35 innovators are working on now, and the plans they have for how to solve them, show us where technology is headed next.
By developing a VR therapy to fight vision loss in children, compiling African-language data sets for machine learning, and producing industrial chemicals with a lower carbon footprint, this year's innovators have already made important discoveries and advances. They are entrepreneurs, humanitarians, inventors, and researchers tackling tough challenges in five areas: climate change, AI and robots, materials science, computing, and biotech.
"This year's class of innovators is incredibly strong and diverse. Everyone on this list is doing work that's making a real impact," says Amy Nordrum, editorial director for special projects and operations. "These are the people to watch if you want to see what happens at the leading edge of technology in the years ahead."
This year's innovators were chosen from more than 600 nominees by the editors of MIT Technology Review and a panel of 31 expert judges. In a new addition this year, five judges and former honorees—one for each category—also contributed essays outlining what they see as the critical next steps in their respective fields.
"Before anyone has been nominated in the first place they've usually done something pretty spectacular—which makes whittling that list down to a smaller group of semi-finalists and then to the ultimate list of 35 an incredibly difficult task," says Tim Maher, managing editor of MIT Technology Review. "It's a good problem to have, and it means the final 35 are among the most interesting and promising young people working in technology all over the world."
2022 Innovators Under 35
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Climate change:
Computing:
Materials science:
Learn more about this year's honorees in the July/August issue of MIT Technology Review and online here. The honorees will also be celebrated at the upcoming EmTech MIT conference, MIT Technology Review's flagship event on emerging technology and global trends. EmTech MIT will be hosted as a hybrid event for both live and online audiences November 1-3, 2022.
About MIT Technology Review
Founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1899, MIT Technology Review is a world-renowned, independent media company whose insight, analysis, and interviews explain the newest technologies and their commercial, social, and political impacts. MIT Technology Review derives its authority from its relationship to the world's foremost technology institution and from its editors' deep technical knowledge, capacity to see technologies in their broadest context, and unequaled access to leading innovators and researchers. MIT Technology Review's in-depth reporting reveals what's going on now to prepare you for what's coming next.
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Launched in 1999, MIT Technology Review's annual flagship conference has a long-standing and world-renowned record of exploring the most significant innovations and global tech trends. Hosted live from the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA this November, EmTech MIT will offer a carefully curated, global perspective on the most significant developments of the year in fields including AI, biotech, energy, space, Internet 3.0, and more. Part of the esteemed EmTech event series, the conference is a deep dive into the ways these technologies impact society, research, education, and life as we know it. EmTech MIT will feature conversations with innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, industry leaders, and some of the world's most brilliant minds. In addition, EmTech MIT celebrates the 2022 Innovators Under 35, representing the best and brightest technologists the world has to offer. Learn more about the event and register at emtechmit.com. To inquire about diversity scholarships, group discounts, and how to obtain media credentials, contact eventsreg@technologyreview.com.
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BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is announced today that Boston Hemp Inc. has expanded their wholesale business to included territories nationwide. The company has built a strong business presence in the northeastern corridor of the country, and they hope that by exposing their brand to other states that sales will continue to grow.
Boston Hemp Inc.'s wholesale division is responsible for sales on both a wholesale and bulk basis. Their product line includes infused hemp flower, waxes and concentrates, vapes and a full line of edibles. While all their products contain CBD, they are known for products which are infused with hemp derived stoner cannabinoids including Delta-8 THC, HHC and THC-O. Consumers have reported feelings of euphoria, increased appetite and better sleep after using their infused products.
Data continues to show that there is a strong interest in CBD hemp products infused with stoner cannabinoids Delta-8 THC, HHC and THC-O. When their infused hemp products have been placed in traditional retail applications such as convenience stores or smoke shops, Boston Hemp Inc.'s products have continued to be top sellers.
There has been continued controversy over the legality of products that contain stoner cannabinoids D-8, HHC and THC-O. Under the guidelines of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp and hemp derived products are legal. Boston Hemp Inc.'s products are all hemp derived and therefore are legal.
The newly expanded wholesale division of the company will be headed up by one of the business owners, Kevin Coyle. Kevin brings years of sales experience from the hemp industry and a passion for sales. His work introducing the brand to the wholesale marketplace was instrumental to the early stages of growth of the company. For wholesale inquiries please contact Kevin Coyle at Kevin@BostonHempire.com or by way of cell at 508-846-6628. You may also visit their web site to place a wholesale inquiry.
Boston Hemp Inc. is a nationally known hemp retailer specializing in flower, concentrates, vapes and edibles that are infused with stoner cannabinoids D-8, HHC, and THC-O. They 100% insured and lab tested. Their products are available for sale on-line at www.BostonHempInc.com and at their retail location in Hanover, Massachusetts.
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BELTON — Retired Command Sgt. Maj. William J. Gainey, who served as the first senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, always knew he was going to have a career in the U.S. military.
“I am the fifth generation and my son is the sixth generation to serve our country … and from day one I knew I was going to be a paratrooper,” he said. “My mother told me that I came out of the ‘trap door’ with an umbilical cord, jump cable over my right shoulder, and counted to six.”
However, Gainey — who enlisted in the Army under the Delayed Entry Program in 1974 — believes he was promoted too early.
“I got promoted and I’m thinking, ‘Wow, this Army is pretty cool,’” he said. “But I needed to know what I needed to know … so I would go around and ask troopers, ‘What do you expect of a (non-commissioned officer)? What do you expect of an officer?’ I did that throughout all the service.”
After two years of taking mental notes, Gainey ultimately came up with the acronym RAAA, which stands for responsibility, accountability, authority and assistance.
“When a young man or woman comes into the Army I tell them that they’ve got a big responsibility when they become a leader,” he said. “They’ve got the lives of people in their hands so don’t forget to give responsibility.”
Gainey — whose awards and decorations include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star, eight Meritorious Service Medals, eight Army Commendation Medals and two Army Achievement Medals — always has followed that advice.
“I always say that if you’re not going to give this guy or gal the authority to make a decision, to do it yourself, because I have never been disappointed when I’ve given a young trooper the responsibility and authority to make a decision,” he said. “But you have to give them the resources.”
During a meeting with the Central Texas chapter of the Military Officers Association of America on Friday, Gainey highlighted how just sharing one’s experiences can help accomplish that goal.
“So throw down your rope of knowledge,” he said. “Tell the young men and women to grab hold of the rope and that you will help get them to the top of the hill by coaching, teaching, mentoring and training them.”
However, Gainey stressed how you have to let an individual grow from their mistakes if you want to develop an honest person.
“I learned very quickly that you don’t learn as much from your successes so much as you do from your mistakes,” he said. “If you get knocked down, it takes a true warrior to get back up. That’s what I’m trying to teach the younger (soldiers) because you are gonna get knocked down.”
Gainey, who retired in 2008, concluded his discussion with the MOAA chapter by offering a saying that his dad once told him over the phone.
“He said that your legacy is not about you as an individual … but about bringing people to a point where they’re successful,” he said. “I believe that with all my heart.”
Jeff Davison, the president of the Central Texas chapter of the MOAA, said he appreciated Gainey taking time out of his day to speak to members.
“I think it’s invaluable,” he told the Telegram. “He was the highest enlisted rank in the entire armed forces … so he has lots of influence and lots of leadership abilities. It’s a good talk and it’s applicable on a corporate level as well.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_4511120a-d899-11ec-a1e9-c7577a74ccc8.html | 2022-05-21T02:53:03Z |
- Q2 2022 total revenues were $64.4 million
- Total revenues in the first six months of 2022 were $124.6 million
- Vanda provides update on pipeline advancements and upcoming milestones
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"During the second quarter we made significant progress towards commercializing our products and improving access to HETLIOZ® for patients with Non-24," said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, M.D., Vanda's President, CEO and Chairman of the Board. "We advanced our clinical pipeline, with significant clinical milestones expected in the coming quarters, and we are preparing our NDA for tradipitant in gastroparesis and our sNDA for HETLIOZ® in insomnia."
Financial Highlights
Second Quarter of 2022
- Total net product sales from HETLIOZ® and Fanapt® were $64.4 million in the second quarter of 2022, a 5% decrease compared to $67.9 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- HETLIOZ® net product sales were $41.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, a 7% decrease compared to $44.5 million in the second quarter of 2021, due in part to continued reimbursement challenges for prescriptions for patients with Non-24.
- Fanapt® net product sales were $23.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, a 1% decrease compared to $23.4 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Net income was $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $9.7 million in the second quarter of 2021.
First Six Months of 2022
- Total net product sales from HETLIOZ® and Fanapt® were $124.6 million in the first six months of 2022, a 5% decrease compared to $130.6 million in the first six months of 2021.
- HETLIOZ® net product sales were $78.2 million in the first six months of 2022, a 7% decrease compared to $83.9 million in the first six months of 2021, due in part to continued reimbursement challenges for prescriptions for patients with Non-24.
- Fanapt® net product sales were $46.4 million in the first six months of 2022, a 1% decrease compared to $46.7 million in the first six months of 2021.
- Net loss was $3.9 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to net income of $18.3 million in the first six months of 2021.
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities (Cash) was $440.9 million as of June 30, 2022, representing an increase to Cash of $44.4 million compared to June 30, 2021.
Key Operational Highlights
HETLIOZ® (tasimelteon)
- Clinical trials for HETLIOZ® in delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) and sleep disturbances in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are currently enrolling patients.
- Vanda is preparing for the submission of a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for HETLIOZ® in the treatment of insomnia.
- Since November 2021, more than 15 states have revised or agreed to revise their Medicaid prior authorization criteria to broaden access to HETLIOZ® for patients with Non-24 and patients with nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS).
- In July 2022, an Administrative Law Judge struck down a Medicare Part D plan policy that blocked HETLIOZ® coverage for sighted Non-24 patients. Vanda intends to advocate with other Part D plans to challenge similar policies and improve HETLIOZ® access for Non-24 patients.
- In January 2022, Vanda settled its HETLIOZ® patent litigation against one of the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) defendants. The trial for the consolidated lawsuit against the remaining defendants was held in March 2022. A decision is expected from the court by the end of 2022.
Tradipitant
- Vanda is continuing to conduct an open-label safety study for tradipitant in gastroparesis and continues to receive requests from patients seeking access to tradipitant through the Expanded Access program that has multiple patients who have taken tradipitant for more than a year.
- Vanda recently held a pre-NDA meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the planned New Drug Application (NDA) submission for tradipitant in the short-term treatment of nausea in gastroparesis. Vanda is preparing for the submission of the NDA for this indication.
- The Phase III study of tradipitant in the treatment of motion sickness is approximately 30% enrolled.
Fanapt® (iloperidone)
- Enrollment of the Phase III clinical study of Fanapt® in acute manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder is close to being fully enrolled. The study is a placebo controlled four-week evaluation of approximately 400 patients at sites in the U.S. and Europe. Results are expected by the end of 2022.
VQW-765
- The Phase II clinical study of a single-dose treatment of VQW-765 to alleviate social/performance anxiety is fully enrolled. Results are expected by the end of 2022.
GAAP Financial Results
Net income was $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to net income of $9.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. Diluted net income per share was $0.05 in the second quarter of 2022 compared to diluted net income per share of $0.17 in the second quarter of 2021.
Net loss was $3.9 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to net income of $18.3 million in the first six months of 2021. Diluted net loss per share was $0.07 in the first six months of 2022 compared to diluted net income per share of $0.32 in the first six months of 2021.
2022 Financial Guidance
Vanda expects to achieve the following financial objectives in 2022:
Conference Call
Vanda has scheduled a conference call for today, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 4:30 PM ET. During the call, Vanda's management will discuss the second quarter 2022 financial results and other corporate activities. Investors can call 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international) and use passcode number 4304469. A replay of the call will be available on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, beginning at 8:30 PM ET and will be accessible until Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 8:30 PM ET. The replay call-in number is 1-800-770-2030 for domestic callers and 1-609-800-9909 for international callers. The passcode number is 4304469.
The conference call will be broadcast simultaneously on Vanda's website, www.vandapharma.com. Investors should click on the Investors tab and are advised to go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software or presentations. The call will also be archived on Vanda's website for a period of 30 days.
About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow us on Twitter @vandapharma.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Various statements in this press release, including, but not limited to, the guidance provided under "2022 Financial Guidance" above and statements regarding Vanda's plans for pursuit of regulatory approval of tradipitant in the treatment of gastroparesis and HETLIOZ® in the treatment of insomnia, Vanda's strategy for improving access to HETLIOZ® for all Non-24 patients, the timing of the court's decision with respect to the Company's HETLIOZ® patent litigation, and the clinical development timelines for Fanapt® and VQW-765 are "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions that involve risks, changes in circumstances and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in Vanda's forward-looking statements include, among others, Vanda's assumptions regarding the strength of its business in the U.S., the FDA's assessment of the sufficiency of the data packages to be included in Vanda's planned NDA and sNDA submissions for tradipitant and HETLIOZ®, Vanda's ability to fully enroll and complete the Phase III clinical study of Fanapt® in bipolar disorder and Vanda's ability to complete the Phase II clinical study of VQW-765 in social/performance anxiety. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the results or developments anticipated by Vanda will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Vanda. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the various risks and uncertainties that affect Vanda's business and market, particularly those identified in the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements", "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Vanda's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as updated by Vanda's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov.
All written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to Vanda or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. Vanda cautions investors not to rely too heavily on the forward-looking statements Vanda makes or that are made on its behalf. The information in this press release is provided only as of the date of this press release, and Vanda undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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DENVER, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") for the Clough Global Equity Fund (the "Fund") has declared a monthly cash distribution of $0.1162 per common share, payable on the dates noted below. The Fund's managed distribution policy is set the monthly distribution rate at an amount equal to one twelfth of 10% of the Fund's adjusted year-end net asset value per share ("NAV"), which will be the average of the NAVs as of the last five business days of the prior calendar year.
The following dates apply to the distributions declared:
Ex-Date: April 18, 2022
Record Date: April 19, 2022
Payable Date: April 29, 2022
Ex-Date: May 19, 2022
Record Date: May 20, 2022
Payable Date: May 31, 2022
Ex-Date: June 16, 2022
Record Date: June 17, 2022
Payable Date: June 30, 2022
A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end.
The Clough Global Equity Fund
The Fund is a closed-end fund utilizing Clough Capital's research-driven, thematic process, with an investment objective of providing a high level of total return. Having a global, flexible mandate, the Fund will invest at least 80% in equity and equity-related securities in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets, and the remainder in fixed income securities, including corporate and sovereign debt, in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets . The Fund's portfolio managers are Chuck Clough and Rob Zdunczyk. As of March 31st, 2022 the Fund had approximately $416.5 million in total assets. More information, including the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan, can be found at www.cloughglobal.com or call 877-256-8445.
Clough Capital Partners L.P.
Clough Capital is a Boston-based investment advisory firm which manages approximately $2.1 billion in assets: $700 million in hedge fund and institutional accounts; $73 million in open-end mutual funds; and $1.4 billion in three closed-end funds (as of March 31, 2022) – Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV), Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ), and Clough Global Opportunities Fund (GLO).
An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain an annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.cloughglobal.com or call 877-256-8445. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
The Clough Global Equity Fund is a closed-end fund and closed-end funds do not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since the initial public offering, the Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value.
Forward-looking statements are based on information that is available on the date hereof, and neither the fund manager nor any other person affiliated with the fund manager has any duty to update any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could affect actual results to differ from these statements include, among other factors, material, negative changes to the asset class and the actual composition of the portfolio.
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SEVERNA PARK, Md., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WashTrends has accomplished a milestone. June 2022 issue is the 100th issue of WashTrends magazine. WashTrends has been writing for the carwash industry since 2008, that is 14 years of reporting on car wash industry trends! The magazine has reached out to hundreds of carwashes over the years for carwash profiles, and interviewing carwash leaders and has covered much of trending technology that impacts the industry. WashTrends prides itself on being the quick and informative read for the busy carwash owner.
Over the years WashTrends Magazine has become an invaluable resource for us at D&S. The articles and information provided is always very timely and helps us to get a better understanding of what is happening in the industry. WashTrends has also been a great resource for us to utilize for our own Brand recognition. We regularly advertise in the magazine and make note of when people say that they saw our ads there. Keep doing what you are doing. Best of luck with the next 100 issues.
Brad Quay, VP of Sales and Marketing with D&S Carwash Systems
About WashTrends: WashTrends Magazine is a publication focused on trends, innovation, education, and powerful ideas that impact the carwash industry and beyond. Our goal is to offer up-to-the-minute, unbiased, trendsetting information that can move business to the future with economic success. It's hands-on news you can use today.
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Bay Media, Inc. also publishes Carwash Industry Insider a newsletter all about products, services, industry news and examples of excellence. For more information on WashTrends go to www.WashTrends.com or contact info@WashTrends.com
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Moran helps RCPD secure $440k Hazardous Response vehicle
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley Co. Police Dept. will soon be the only local agency in the State of Kansas to have its own Hazardous Evidence Response Team (HERT) vehicle.
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) joined RCPD Interim Director Kurt Moldrup and Sgt. Dustin Weiszbrod Monday morning at the Riley Co. Police Dept. to announce that funding for the $440,000 Hazardous Evidence Response Team vehicle has been secured.
Moran, who lives in Manhattan, helped secure funds in his role as an appropriator for the Department of Justice and member of a subcommittee that oversees funds for law enforcement.
RCPD Interim Director Moldrup said his agency’s Hazardous Response Team and CSI Team currently share the same vehicle. Adding an additional vehicle to the fleet will enhance response time and minimize damage to sensitive equipment as it is loaded on and off the shared vehicle.
“It will also allow them to store their equipment in one, safe, secure, climate-controlled vehicle and reduce the amount of time to respond to scenes. Anytime you have to load and unload equipment, the risk of breakage is high,” Moldrup said.
Sergeant Dustin Weiszbrod, HERT Team Leader, says RCPD will be the only local level team to have a HERT vehicle in the state.
“We do crime scene investigation and evidence collection at scenes involving hazards such as chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear materials. On behalf of our team members, thank you Senator Moran for securing this funding for our vehicle,” Weiszbrod said.
RCPD says the vehicle will be custom built and take approximately two year before it is delivered.
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Greece completes early repayment of bailout loans to IMF
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s finance minister says the country has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund two years ahead of schedule. Minister Christos Staikouras said Monday that “this closes a chapter that opened in May 2010, when Greece appealed to the Fund for financial support.” Three successive bailouts totaling 260 billion euros ($285 billion) between 2010 and 2018 prevented Greece from going bankrupt and exiting the shared euro currency. But successive Greek governments were forced to implement painful budget cuts and tax hikes that led to a surge in unemployment and poverty. Greece remains under an enhanced surveillance program created by European lenders. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/04/greece-completes-early-repayment-of-bailout-loans-to-imf/ | 2022-04-04T20:21:59Z |
MARQUETTE, Mich. and LANSING, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC (PFN), a leading provider of fiber optic-based telecommunications and Next Generation 911 services throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota announces the addition of Tammy Smith as its Grants & Funding Manager.
In anticipation of this important addition, PFN's Vice President of Government Affairs stated, "Tammy's vast experience in grants and funding will allow PFN to engage in federal and state broadband funding opportunities that enhance our robust network. Her critical thinking, attention to detail, and vast industry knowledge is a valuable asset to our growing company and for our customers in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are pleased that she has joined the PFN team."
Tammy brings to PFN over 20 years' experience working with government, academic, and non-profit organizations across various industries. She is a certified grant management specialist, an expert in federal grants, and contributing author to the Grants Management Body of Knowledge (GMBoK) Guide published by NGMA.
A graduate of Western Michigan University, Tammy lives in Bath with her husband, Thomas. In their free time they enjoy being with their children and family, and love to be outdoors. You will often find them at the horse barn, roller rink, or exploring Michigan's waters and wildlife with their fishing poles, kayaks, and cameras.
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Which Kevin Minion toy is best?
“Despicable Me” was a hit when it came out, due partially to the adorable Minion characters, and the Minions are still popular, thanks to the movie’s sequels and spinoffs. Kevin is the tall Minion with two eyes and many people’s favorite character.
If you or your kid want a Kevin Minion toy, you can’t go wrong with the Just Play 15-Inch Plush Kung Fu Kevin, which is decked out in goggles, gloves and a yellow jumpsuit.
What to know before you buy a Kevin Minion toy
Types of Kevin Minion toys
- Plush: These are popular display items, and their smooth material makes them fun to squeeze and cuddle. Sometimes, they play sounds or music when you press them. Although they’re soft, Minion plush toys often feature plastic goggles.
- Action figure: These may have movable arms and legs. Most feature one of the many wacky props they use in the movies, such as the fart gun, freeze ray or a banana.
- Collectible: These are used as display pieces and don’t have movable arms and legs. Funko Pops are the most popular Minion collectibles.
Age recommendations
The recommended age range for Minion plush toys is 3 and up, as they don’t contain small pieces or sharp edges. Although the plastic goggles may eventually fall off, they don’t pose a choking hazard. Small action figures are best suited for children 5 and older.
Batteries
Most Minion toys don’t require batteries, though they may be included with those that require them for operation. Many interactive toys require AA batteries and eventually require replacements. Small action figures require LR44 batteries.
Kevin’s personality
In the “Minions” spinoff movie, Kevin is the leader of the trio. He loves to tease other Minions and is frequently seen in golf attire. He isn’t known for being particularly smart. Like all Minions, Kevin lives to find a master to serve.
Kevin Minion toy size
Kevin toys come in a variety of sizes. Many Kevin plush toys are 7-12 inches tall, while some are up to 20 inches tall. Kevin action figures are 4-6 inches tall. Some toy sets include numerous tiny Minions less than 1 inch tall.
Ease of cleaning
Kids get their toys dirty if they play with them daily. You can clean action figures and collectibles with a damp washcloth or moist towelette. You can use the washer and dryer for many plush toys, but you should use the cold and light settings. Still, it’s usually best to use a damp washcloth and spot clean plush toys.
What to look for in a quality Kevin Minion toy
Accurate design
The Minions have a specific style. Officially licensed toys are usually the best designed. Still, several third-party manufacturers produce great toys. Quality Minion toys capture the personality of the character.
Features
The Minions have numerous gadgets they use, many of which come with the toys. Toys with gadgets that light up, make sound effects and fire projectiles are ideal. Some Minion toys include interactive expressions or remote-controlled roller skates. Several Minion toys, such as the Action Assortment figures, interact with each other.
Outfits
Although Kevin’s classic overalls are great, he’s known for wearing numerous costumes in the movies. Kevin’s yellow kung fu outfit is a popular choice. Many Kevin toys show him wearing pilot’s outfits, golfer outfits and more.
Durability
Durability is essential when buying plush toys. Cheaply made plush toys can rip, and the material they’re stuffed with may pose a choking hazard. Children are rough on action figures, so you’ll want a sturdy toy with arms and legs that won’t break off easily.
How much you can expect to spend on a Kevin Minion toy
Most Kevin Minion toys cost $10-$20.
Kevin Minion toy FAQ
Is Kevin the most popular Minion?
A. Kevin, Stuart and Bob are the three most recognizable Minions. Kevin’s leadership role in the spinoff movie made him quite popular.
What language do the Minions speak?
A. The Minions’ language is a mixture of English, Spanish, French, gibberish and food references.
How do you know if a Minion toy is durable?
A. In many cases, the materials aren’t listed in the product description. The best way to determine a toy’s durability is by reading product reviews.
What’s the best Kevin Minion toy to buy?
Top Kevin Minion toy
Just Play 15-Inch Plush Kung Fu Kevin
What you need to know: This plush showcases Kevin in one of his most popular costumes.
What you’ll love: It stands nearly 16 inches tall and is soft but durable. The arms are posable. The hard plastic goggles are securely attached to the plush material.
What you should consider: The goggles make it top-heavy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Kevin Minion toy for the money
Minions: Rise of Gru Kevin Action Figure
What you need to know: This action figure features a flamethrower that fires pretend flames at the press of a button.
What you’ll love: It’s compatible with numerous other figures, including the Wild Rider RC vehicle. The welding mask is removable. It features posable arms.
What you should consider: The legs don’t move.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Just Play Minions: The Rise of Gru Small Plush Pilot Kevin
What you need to know: This plush dresses Kevin in his captain’s jacket and cap.
What you’ll love: The plush stands 9 inches tall. The embroidered eyes and mouth look excellent. It’s soft and durable.
What you should consider: The uniform isn’t as cuddly as the rest of the toy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BETHESDA, Md., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- June 9, 2022 - AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for June 2022. The dividend is payable on July 12, 2022 to common stockholders of record as of June 30, 2022.
For further information or questions, please contact Investor Relations at (301) 968-9300 or IR@AGNC.com.
AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency. For further information, please refer to www.AGNC.com.
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AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION CHOOSES ENGAGING NETWORKS WITH MIGRATION SUPPORT FROM ZURI GROUP
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zuri Group is pleased to announce that they have signed a contract with African Wildlife Foundation, marking their 100th client on Engaging Networks! Since Zuri Group was founded in 2007, the nonprofit technology firm has supported 72 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates and 28 other nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada with email support, campaign strategy, custom development, and peer-to-peer campaigns. Additionally, they have led seven organizations through full eCRM migrations to Engaging Networks.
"Engaging Networks is a valuable fundraising system, and we are thrilled to have played a part in advancing over 100 organization's missions using Engaging Networks," said Molly Kelly, President, Digital Solutions at Zuri Group. "Even as a fully certified partner, we are learning new ways to extend and maximize the value of the software for our clients. As Engaging Networks is always creating new features, we look forward to expanding the boundaries of advocacy and fundraising even further."
"We're very excited to welcome African Wildlife Foundation to our growing Engaging Networks client community," said Clint O'Brien, President and COO, Engaging Networks. "Our longtime esteemed partner Zuri Group already had lots of experience working with our clients. Now the Zuri team has also completed our rigorous accreditation program to further deepen and prove their knowledge of our tools - including the latest Engaging Networks product releases and innovations. We've greatly enjoyed working alongside the Zuri Group team and look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come."
Zuri Group has worked with Engaging Networks as an accredited partner since 2019. In that time, they have partnered to support organizations like Big Brother Big Sisters, The Nature Conservancy, Humane Society of the United States, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, and many more
About Zuri Group: Zuri Group provides strategic and technology consulting to nonprofit organizations through thoughtful planning and hands-on expertise. They help clients leverage technology to raise more money, build better relationships, and drive data-informed decisions, ultimately propelling nonprofits to reach goals and expand their missions. Learn more about Zuri Group here.
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BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5G+AI Work Group of IMT-2020 (5G) Promotion Group has officially launched The third Wireless Communication AI Competition on July 25, 2022(Beijing time) on DataFountain (a leading Big Data & AI competition platform).
The competition is open to all the people around the world, regardless of age or nationality. All colleges and universities, scientific research institutions, enterprises, maker teams, individuals, etc. can log on to the official website to register for the competition.
COMPETITION BACKGROUND
5G+AI has become the most popular research area for the development of wireless communications. Competition becomes an unprecedented way to promote the integration of 5G and AI by involving academic and industrial R&D to solve typical wireless problems with AI/ML tools.
The 5G+AI Work Group of IMT-2020 (5G) Promotion Group is committed to conducting research on the requirements, theories and technologies of deep integration of 5G and AI, and promoting the international standardization and industrialization process of 5G and AI integration. Wireless Communication AI Competition (WAIC) is hosted by The 5G+AI Work Group of IMT-2020 (5G) Promotion Group for researchers to contribute to the integration of wireless communications and AI, with the theme of "AI Enlightens Wireless Communication". A continue influence is expected for the WAIC to attract academic and industry contribution to the integration of 5G and AI.
COMPETITION TRACK IN THE 3rd WAIC
Track 1: AI-based Joint Channel Estimation and Channel State Information Feedback
Track 2: AI-based High-Precision Positioning
COMPETITION TASK
Track 1: AI-based Joint Channel Estimation and Channel State Information Feedback
Organizer: CAICT OPPO
Task: In this competition, we consider to make use of the information compression, nonlinear recovery and end-to-end optimization capability of AI, to take the received pilot signal (CSI-RS) on small number of time-frequency resources at user equipment (UE) side as the input, and strive to realize the recovery of channel state information as accurately as possible at base station (BS) side, so that enabling the construction of high-quality wireless communication link.
Specifically, the characteristics of this competition are as follows:
a. Following the practical requirements of wireless communication system, the competition focuses on the improvement of CSI feedback performance based on received pilot signal with limited number.
b. The solution design with two different pilot densities (sufficient and insufficient pilot) are required, and the performance will be evaluated separately.
c. In the traditional communication module partitioning, channel estimation and CSI feedback are independently designed and optimized. With the empowerment of AI, there are actually a variety of potential implementation methods to improve the overall performance, such as based on integrated design or modular design. Participants can freely select the most appropriate implementation method to achieve the best performance.
Track 2: AI-based High-Precision Positioning
Organizer: CAICT, Huawei and vivo
Task: This competition includes three cases, which examine the contestants' capabilities of using AI to obtain high-precision positioning accuracy. In general, several AI models need to be designed and trained by considering the channel knowledge, i.e., channel impulse response, as the network input. The output is indeed the user coordinate. Contestants need to optimize the network architecture as well as the training procedure, so as to get a more accurate inferencing result which will be compared with the ground-truth label to indicate the score.
Specifically, the characteristics of this competition are listed as follows:
a. The provided AI model(s) needs to have good scalability and generalization capabilities to handle different testing scenarios, i.e., spatial consistency differences
b. The provided AI model(s) needs to work well when the distribution of the input data is shifting, i.e., the number of available BSs might differ
c. The provided AI model(s) needs to have the capabilities to work well when the percentage of labeled data samples is relatively small. In this case, unlabeled data needs to be well utilized to improve the positioning performance.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The competition will be held online, and technology sharing and awarding will be carried out offline. Contestants should register, team up, and submit the model for evaluation on the official platform DataFountain. After the online competition, the top ten teams or individuals whose submitted models have been reviewed need to participate in the seminar and attend the award ceremony.
The schedule is as follows:
- July 25, 2022: The competition tasks are released, contestants can log in to the official website for registering:https://sourl.cn/qfsGMJ
- August 1, 2022: The dataset is released. Contestants can log in to the official website to download the dataset. At the same time, the competition officially enters the evaluation stage. Players can submit the model files online to the competition platform. Each team can submit up to 5 times a day. The evaluation system will automatically evaluate the score.
- September 25, 2022 12:00 (Beijing time): Deadline for registration and team formation.
- September 28, 2022 12:00 (Beijing time): The evaluation platform is closed, and the score list is locked.
- September 29-October 31, 2022: After reviewing the models of the top ten teams, the teams will be awarded the Golden, Silver, Bronze and the Winning prize in descending order of the evaluation results. The winning teams must participate in the seminar and the award ceremony. Teams that do not participate will abandon the competition by default.
- November 2022 [to be confirmed]: Seminar and award ceremony.
Bonus (for Both Track)
Golden Prize: 300,000 RMB for 1 team
Silver Prize: 50,000 RMB (per team) for 2 teams
Bronze Prize: 20,000 RMB (per team) for 3 teams
Winning Prize: 10,000 RMB (per team) for 4 teams
Official Competition website:https://sourl.cn/qfsGMJ
Click here to learn more and sign up.
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Wallaby missing from zoo after severe storms
By Shyra Sherfield
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WSMV) — Memphis Zoo is on the search for one of its animals after severe storms wreaked havoc on the city Wednesday.
During the lightning, thunder and thrashing rain a wallaby went missing.
The zoo says it experienced flash flooding inside its KangaZoo exhibit due to the overflow of Lick Creek amid the storm. All animals inside the KangaZoo exhibit were evacuated and relocated to the animal hospital.
After doing a headcount of the animals, zoo officials noticed one wallaby was unaccounted for.
Memphis Police Department is assisting in the search.
If you happen to spot the wallaby, call the Memphis Zoo at 901-333-6500 with the location and time of the sighting.
The zoo says wallabies are smaller in stature than kangaroos and advise that people DO NOT approach them.
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Yankees ride Cole’s arm, quick start to 3-2 win over Orioles
By DAVID GINSBURG
Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP) — Gerrit Cole outpitched Jordan Lyles in a duel of veteran right-handers, and the New York Yankees squeezed past the skidding Baltimore Orioles 3-2 to clinch their ninth straight series win. Gleyber Torres hit an RBI double and scored in a three-run first inning that propelled the Yankees to their 21st win in 24 games, including nine of their last 10. New York’s 28-9 start is tied for second-best in the majors since 1948, trailing only the 1984 Detroit Tigers at 32-5. The Yankees will attempt to complete a four-game sweep of last-place Baltimore on Thursday. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/yankees-ride-coles-arm-quick-start-to-3-2-win-over-orioles/ | 2022-05-19T03:00:33Z |
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