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BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — UC Berkeley sophomore Terrell Thompson slept in his car for nearly two weeks at the start of the school year last fall, living out of a suitcase stashed in the trunk and texting dozens of landlords a day in a desperate search for a place to live.
The high-achieving student from a low-income household in Sacramento, California, was majoring in business administration at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Yet, Thompson folded his 6-foot frame into the back seat of his Honda Accord at night, wondering how he would ever find a home in the exorbitantly expensive San Francisco Bay Area city.
“Academically it was hard, because I’m worried about finding housing and I’m worried about my clothes and I’m worried about getting my car broken into all the time,” said the 19-year-old Thompson, who now lives in a studio apartment he found last September. “I was anxious 24/7.”
College students across the U.S. are looking for housing for the 2022-23 school year and if 2021 was any indication, it won’t be easy. Students at colleges from California to Florida were denied on-campus housing last fall and found themselves sitting out the year at home or living in motel rooms or vehicles as surging rents and decades of failing to build sufficient student housing came to a head.
For some colleges, the housing crunch was related to increased demand by students who had been stuck at home during the pandemic. For others, including many in California, the shortage reflects a deeper conflict between the colleges and homeowners who don’t want new housing built for students who they say increase congestion and noise.
In March, the University of California, Berkeley, said it would have to cap student enrollmentbecause of a lawsuit brought by irate neighbors over the school’s growth. State lawmakers fast-tracked a fixto allow the campus to enroll as many students as planned for the 2022 fall semester, but the legislation does nothing to produce more housing.
Nationally, 43% of students at four-year universities experienced housing insecurity in 2020, up from 35% in 2019, according toan annual survey conducted by The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University. Students reported being unable to pay utilities, rent or mortgage, living in overcrowded units, or moving in with others due to financial difficulties.
And for the first time since it began tracking basic needs in 2015, the survey found an equal percentage — 14% — of students at both four-year and two-year colleges who had experienced homelessness in the last year, said Mark Huelsman, the center’s director of policy and advocacy.
“This is a function of rents rising, the inability of communities and institutions to build enough housing for students and other costs of college going up that create a perfect storm for students,” he said.
For some students, the lack of affordable housing could mean the difference between going to college or not. Others take on massive debt or live so precariously they miss out on all the extracurricular benefits of higher education.
Jonathan Dena, a first-generation college student from the Sacramento area, almost rejected UC Berkeley over the lack of housing, even though it was his “dream program.” He found a studio at the heavily subsidized Rochdale Apartments for under $1,300 a month, but he might have to move because the bare-bones units may close for a seismic renovation.
Dena, 29, wants to continue living within walking distance of campus for a robust college experience.
But the urban studies major and student government housing commission officer said “it’s kind of scary” how high rents are near campus. Online listings showed a newer one-bedroom for one person at $3,700, as well as a 240-square foot (22 square-meter) bedroom for two people sharing a bathroom for nearly $1,700 per person a month.
“If I go to school in Berkeley, I would love to live in Berkeley,” he said.
Nationally, rents have increased 17% since March 2020, said Chris Salviati, senior economist with Apartment List, but the increase has been higher in some popular college towns. Chapel Hill, North Carolina, saw a 24% jump in rents and Tempe, Arizona, saw a 31% hike.
In some cases, the rental increases have been exacerbated by a lack of on-campus housing.
Last fall, demand for on-campus housing was so high that the University of Tampa offered incoming freshmen a break on tuition if they deferred until fall 2022. Rent in the Florida city has skyrocketed nearly 30% from a year ago, according to Apartment List.
Rent in Knoxville has soared 36% since March 2020, and it could get worse after the University of Tennessee announced a new lottery system for its dorms this fall, saying it needs to prioritize housing for a larger freshman class.
Even two-year community colleges, which have not traditionally provided dorms, are rethinking student needs as the cost of housing rises.
Last October, Long Beach City College launched a pilot program to provide up to 15 homeless students space in an enclosed parking garage. They sleep in their cars and have access to bathrooms and showers, electrical outlets and internet while they work with counselors to find permanent housing.
Uduak-Joe Ntuk, president of the college’s Board of Trustees, hesitated when asked if the program will be renewed.
“I want to say no, but I think we will,” he said. “We’re going to have new students come fall semester this year that are going to be in a similar situation, and for us to do nothing is untenable.”
California prides itself on its robust higher education system, but has struggled with housing at its four-year colleges. Berkeley is notoriously difficult, with cut-throat competition for the few affordable apartments within walking distance to campus.
“I definitely was not prepared to be this stressed about housing every year,” said Jennifer Lopez, 21, a UC Berkeley senior from Cudahy, in southeastern Los Angeles County, and the first in her family to attend college.
She imagined she would spend all four years on campus in dorms, but found herself in a scramble for a safe, affordable place to sleep. The urban studies major currently splits an attic space in what is technically a one-bedroom apartment shared by four undergraduates, one of whom sleeps in the dining room.
The total monthly rent is nearly $3,700 — laughably high in most U.S. cities — but she’s grateful for it.
“If I hadn’t heard about this place, I was either going to end up living in a basement, or in this other apartment I know (where) the girls are struggling with leaks and mold,” Lopez said.
The Basic Needs Center at UC Berkeley, which operates a food pantry for students and faculty, found in a snapshot survey that a quarter of undergraduates reported they “lacked a safe, regular and adequate nighttime place to stay and sleep” at some point since October.
“That’s huge,” said Ruben Canedo, co-chair of UC’s systemwide Basic Needs Committee. “This generation of students is navigating the most expensive cost-of-living market while at the same time having the least amount of financial support accessible to them.”
Thompson, the business administration major, started looking for an apartment last May, after spending his first year at home taking classes remotely to save money. He quickly realized that his rental budget of $750 was wildly inadequate and as a second-year student, he no longer qualified for priority in the dorms.
By the time classes began in late August, he was in a panic. He tried commuting from his home in Sacramento, leaving before 6 a.m. for the 80-mile (130-kilometer) drive to Berkeley and returning home around midnight to avoid traffic.
But that was grueling so he took to sleeping in his car. Initially he parked far away in a spot without parking limits. Then he parked at a lot between two student dorm complexes closer to campus, where exuberant partying kept him up at night.
He attended classes, studied and ate sparingly to save on ballooning food costs. He looked at apartments where five people were squeezed into two bedrooms with pared-down belongings stored under beds.
He slept in his car for almost two weeks until a sympathetic landlord who had also grown up in a low-income home reached out, offering a studio within walking distance of campus. The rent is $1,000 a month, and he hopes to stay until he graduates.
“I think I have a little bit of a PTSD factor,” he said.
Most students have no idea of the housing situation when they choose to attend UC Berkeley, said 19-year-old freshman Sanaa Sodhi, and the university needs to do more to prepare students and support them in their search.
The political science major is excited to move out of the dorms and into a two-bedroom apartment where she and three friends are taking over the lease. The unit is older but a bargain at $3,000 a month, she said. The housemates were prepared to pay up to $5,200 for a safe place close to campus.
“You don’t honestly know the severity of the situation before you’re in it,” she said, adding that landlords hold all the cards. “They know that whatever price they charge, we’ll inevitably have to pay it because we don’t really have a choice except maybe to live out of our cars.”
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AP journalist Terence Chea contributed from Berkeley, California. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/housing-shortage-soaring-rents-squeeze-us-college-students/ | 2022-04-27T13:33:58Z |
CHICAGO (WGN) — High school students between the ages of 14 to 19 can work out for free at any of Planet Fitness’ clubs this summer.
The company says the program, which runs from May 16 to Aug. 31, is part of their High School Summer Pass Initiative and aims at improving teens’ mental and physical health.
The program was formally known as the Teen Summer Challenge, which launched in 2019 and saw more than 900,000 teens sign up and complete more than 5.5 million workouts over a three-and-a-half-month period, according to the company.
High schoolers can visit the website to pre-register and get a reminder to formally sign up when the program kicks off on May 16.
Teens under 18 must register with a parent or guardian online or in-club.
According to the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, less than 15% of teens met the 60-minute daily physical activity recommendation during the pandemic.
All participants who sign up are automatically entered into the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass Sweepstakes.
The company will award one $500 scholarship in each state, and the District of Columbia, and one $5,000 scholarship grand prize at the end of the summer. The scholarships can be used for academic or athletic activities or programs.
The company also has COVID-19 protocols in place:
- Touchless check-in via the free Planet Fitness app – available to all High School Summer Pass participants
- A Crowd Meter on the Planet Fitness App that allows members to check club capacity in real-time
- Increased sanitization to continually clean and sanitize high-touch areas, with cleaning stations available for member use
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– New Amazon Tool Unveils Prime Day Pricing, Paid Share of Voice Changes Across Thousands of Categories, Hundreds of Thousands of Brands –
BOSTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentum Commerce, a modern digital retail consultancy, today announced the release of the 2022 Amazon Prime Day Brand Scoreboard. This resource provides a unique accounting of how hundreds of thousands of different brands across more than 1,500 categories approached Amazon Prime Day 2022 – whether they cut prices, increased their advertising investment, or largely sat tight.
Visitors to the Amazon Prime Day Brand Scoreboard can select any Amazon category or subcategory they wish to examine. Then users can sort the corresponding list of brands by average product price or paid share of voice (SOV) before Prime Day, during Prime Day, or as a percentage change between the two periods.
To power the Prime Day Brand Scorecard, Momentum Commerce tapped its vast repository of Amazon data and advanced data science products, capturing more than two-week's worth of pricing and paid SOV data for every brand and product that appeared on page one across the top one million search terms on Amazon. The tool provides those figures, along with comparing those two-week averages to what was observed during Prime Day 2022.
Some unique takeaways from the dataset:
- Nautica, essence cosmetics, Beats, and Zinus were some of the most active brands during Prime Day. These brands discounted their products by more than 10%, while dramatically raising their advertising's presence on popular Amazon search terms by more than 100%
- Conversely, UPPAbaby, Chanel, and Audio-Technica were among a group of brands that largely stood pat during Prime Day. These brands conducted little to no discounting across their catalog, with their products appearing less often within sponsored ads on popular Amazon search terms
"Brands on Amazon understand the massive opportunity Prime Day presents in terms of driving sales, but the methods brands employ to take advantage vary considerably," said John T. Shea, CEO & Founder of Momentum Commerce. "The Prime Day Brand Scoreboard gives every brand – large or small – the ability to quickly gain competitive intelligence on their category from Prime Day. These insights will help those same brands refine their strategy as we approach back-to-school, future Prime Days, and the holiday season."
The 2022 Prime Day Brand Scoreboard is free to access and can be found at https://app.momentumcommerce.com/apps/prime-day-scoreboard.
Momentum Commerce is a modern consultancy offering brands flexible technology and professional services to grow sales on digital retail platforms such as Amazon, Walmart.com and Target.com. Comprised of half technologists and half consultants, Momentum Commerce's team provides unrivaled data assets with a scientific approach to retail media management, insights services, and bespoke projects brands need to meet their growth goals. With a mission to be the most respected firm in the space, Momentum Commerce brand clients include emerging and enterprise brands such as Crocs, Chaps, Lush Decor, Level Home, XMONDO and many more. For more information, please visit https://momentumcommerce.com.
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Mahle shines in 6-3 win as Reds spoil Braves’ celebration
By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Mahle allowed only an unearned run in five innings to outpitch Max Fried, Brandon Drury hit a three-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds beat Atlanta 6-3 to spoil the Braves’ World Series celebration. The Braves unveiled their World Series pennant in right field in a pregame ceremony after two parachutists landed in the outfield carrying championship banners. Fried allowed five runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. He left the game with two runners on base before Drury’s homer off Collin McHugh. Austin Riley hit a two-run homer for Atlanta off right-hander Dauri Moreta in the eighth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/07/mahle-shines-in-6-3-win-as-reds-spoil-braves-celebration/ | 2022-04-08T05:31:40Z |
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Ms. Henderson is joining the Vesttoo team after having served on the company's Advisory Board. She has 18 years of experience in reinsurance at the highest levels and was named one of the Most Influential Women in Re/Insurance by Intelligent Insurer Magazine.
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesttoo, a leading insurance risk transfer and investment platform, announced today that it has hired well-known portfolio manager and risk strategist Julia Henderson as Chief Commercial Officer.
Ms. Henderson has worked in the reinsurance sector since 2004. She has been highly regarded as a prominent figure in the industry, having held executive roles at PartnerRe, Brit Insurance, Peak Capital, and Stable. She holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining Vesttoo as a CCO, Ms. Henderson served as a member of Vesttoo's advisory board, as well as the President and Head of Portfolio Management at Stable.
"Julia knows the reinsurance industry inside and out, and there can be no one more fitting to bring Vesttoo's vision to fruition," said Yaniv Bertele, CEO and co-founder of Vesttoo. "Our advisory board has already benefited much from her knowledge and experience, and now she is stepping into a more active role in Vesttoo's business plan and will help to keep our momentum going as we expand globally."
"Vesttoo is providing new streams of reinsurance capacity when the industry needs it most," said Vesttoo Chief Commercial Officer Julia Henderson. "Vesttoo's solutions are already increasing the flow of capital from the capital markets to the insurance markets. I have been an active proponent of enabling and smoothing this process since I began my career, and Vesttoo's technology and platform is the ultimate articulation of this flow. I am very excited to be a part of this talented team."
As Vesttoo's CCO, Ms. Henderson will oversee the commercial strategy and development of the business through marketing, sales, revenue operations, and client relationship activities to drive business growth and exceed targets. She will take a leading role in seeing the company reach its goals while maintaining a good relationship between internal departments and external clients.
Vesttoo has actively expanded its operations since the beginning of the year, announcing new offices in London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Seoul and most recently Tokyo, in addition to its established bases in Tel Aviv and New York. The company leverages its proprietary AI, its expert team of data scientists, insurance and finance professionals to build insurance-linked investment products that connect these two essential markets. It provides insurers with additional sources of capacity and investors with access to uncorrelated investment opportunities, offering a sustainable vision for the future of the industry.
About Vesttoo
Vesttoo connects the insurance industry and the capital markets by combining AI-powered technology with expertise in data science, insurance, and finance so that insurers have the capacity they need, and investors have opportunities to diversify with uncorrelated, low volatility insurance-linked assets. Among the company's partners are well-established global insurers, financial institutions, and large multinational brokers.
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DETROIT (AP) — Ford’s chief executive says he expects the cost of building electric vehicles to fall to the point that in coming years automakers will be battling each other for sales of EVs priced around $25,000.
CEO Jim Farley told the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday that the $25,000 price tag will democratize EVs. Materials to build that vehicle will cost around $18,000, he said.
“So I believe there will be our industry is definitely heading to a huge price war,” Farley said.
It currently costs much more to build an EV than it does one powered by a gas engine, Farley noted. The company’s Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, with a starting price around $44,000 but can run much higher, costs about $25,000 more than a comparable Ford Edge gas SUV, he said.
The battery cost alone is $18,000, and the charger adds another $3,000.
But big cost reductions are coming with new battery chemistries that use fewer expensive and scarce precious metals such as nickel and cobalt, he said. Plus, EVs will take less time and labor to build, saving more money, Farley said.
Ford also plans to cut distribution costs, which amount to $2,000 per vehicle more than Tesla, the world’s electric vehicle sales leader, he said. That can be done largely by cutting the expense of keeping a large supply on dealer lots, and cutting advertising costs.
Ford, like Tesla, may not have to buy advertising to sell EVs, which now amounts to $500 to $600 per vehicle, Farley said.
Ford is designing the next generation of EVs for “radical simplification” of the labor it takes to put them together, Farley said.
“Half the fixtures, half the work stations, half the welds, 20% less fasteners,” he told the conference. “We designed it, because it’s such a simple product, to radically change the manufacturability.”
New EVs, he said, also will be designed for optimal aerodynamics so they can use the smallest possible battery to get more range. Redesigning the body of an electric full-size pickup truck for lower wind resistance can add 75 miles (120 kilometers) of range from the same size battery, Farley said. The additional range, he said, cuts another $3,000 from the battery cost, he said.
“The re-engineering for the vehicle to minimize the size of the battery, since it’s so expensive, is going to be a game-changer for these second-generation products,” Farley said.
Ford has plans to differentiate itself and boost profits by selling software services, including driver-assist and autonomous features that could be rented for a time period or by the mile, Farley said.
It all adds up to erasing the $25,000 cost difference and turning profits, even with raw material costs expected to rise, Farley said.
A price war already is happening in China, where more than half the electric vehicles in the world are sold today, Farley said. The most popular one is a van made by Chinese manufacturer Wuling that costs about $8,000, he said.
Farley conceded that getting to the lower price point will be challenging, with many things to work on at once.
Michelle Krebs, executive analyst with Cox Automotive, said Ford has a long way to go to reach the cost reductions that Farley outlined.
“It sounds like a lot of things have to fall into place to make this happen,” Krebs said.
Ford in recent years has had quality control issues with several of its new vehicles, raising costs.
But building a $25,000 electric vehicle will attract more buyers to EVs, which the administration of President Joe Biden is banking on to cut planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Research has shown that price is now is the biggest obstacle to people making the change from internal combustion engines, Krebs said.
The first of the next-generation electric vehicles at Ford will be ready in 2026, Farley said, as Ford refits older factories to build EVs and builds three new battery plants and one new assembly plant in Kentucky and Tennessee, he said. By then, the company will have lined up the needed raw materials and have new battery chemistry, he said.
“It’s going to take a little while, but I’m putting pressure on myself to get to making money on these vehicles,” Farley said. “It’s going to be a good investment.”
In March, Ford said it would split its electric vehicle and internal combustion operations into two individual businesses to accelerate new technology.
Ford plans a major restructuring with two distinct but strategically interdependent auto businesses — Ford Blue focusing on traditional combustion engines and Ford Model e, which will develop electric vehicles.
Farley also confirmed Wednesday that Ford is working on an electric vehicle made specifically for ride-hailing services such as Uber, saying that product would fit well into Ford’s other commercial offerings. He gave no other details. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ford-ceo-sees-electric-vehicle-price-war-as-ev-costs-decline/ | 2022-06-02T16:46:01Z |
PHILADELPHIA, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI), today, announced that it has sold two additional assets for $14.2 million.
The Moorestown Mall land was sold for approximately $12 million and will be the site of 375 residential units. This transaction represents PREIT's second multifamily land sale following an Exton Square Mall transaction that yielded approximately 350 units.
Additionally, the Company has closed on the sale of an outparcel to Four Corners Property Trust for $2.4 million. PREIT expects to close on 6 additional outparcels for $22 million in the coming weeks.
The Company continues to prioritize its plan to raise capital and execute on its plan to sell assets with purchase and sale agreements executed for another $56 million and additional transactions in the pipeline for execution. As part of its debt reduction plan, the Company has applied asset sale proceeds and excess cash from operations to pay down debt by $82 million through June 30, 2022.
"We are keenly focused on continuing to raise capital to improve our balance sheet as we simultaneously drive operational enhancements, improving the overall quality of our offering," said Joseph F. Coradino, Chairman and CEO of PREIT. "The closing of the Moorestown land sale evidences the power of the portfolio and the real estate we have aggregated."
The sale of land for multi-family units at Moorestown Mall is a meaningful step toward PREITs vision to evolve its properties. PREIT is focused on evolving its properties into community hubs marked by a healthy mix of apartments, hotels, entertainment, dining, health & wellness, working space, and local small business retail. This initiative capitalizes on PREIT's portfolio of bullseye locations to produce a broader consumer base, offering its communities more and driving success for its tenants.
About PREIT
PREIT (NYSE:PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages innovative properties developed to be thoughtful, community-centric hubs. PREIT's robust portfolio of carefully curated, ever-evolving properties generates success for its tenants and meaningful impact for the communities it serves by keenly focusing on five core areas of established and emerging opportunity: multi-family & hotel, health & tech, retail, essentials & grocery and experiential. Located primarily in densely-populated regions, PREIT is a top operator of high quality, purposeful places that serve as one-stop destinations for customers to shop, dine, play and stay. Additional information is available at www.preit.com or on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Additional factors that might cause future events, achievements or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements include those discussed herein, and in the sections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
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NEWARK, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions designed to enhance workplace productivity, is excited to announce that it shipped its millionth scanner in Q1, 2022.
Socket Mobile has built a reputation as a trusted provider of mobile data capture tools. As the world has become more mobile and workforces have evolved, transforming into ever-more innovative and efficient shapes, Socket Mobile has adapted to provide businesses with industry-leading data capture tools for a mobile-centric workforce. Socket Mobile has proven it can be counted on for high-quality, premium data capture devices, excellent customer service, and unparalleled developer support.
Trusted by over a thousand application providers, Socket Mobile's products have enabled thousands of businesses to make their operations more efficient, accurate and profitable.
"Socket Mobile would like to thank our many app provider partners, especially our partners like Shopify and Block, and their end-users for helping us reach this milestone. We have seen our growth accelerate as more and more companies use mobile apps to conduct business, and we had a record year in 2021, shipping over 100,000 scanners. We feel privileged to work with so many outstanding app providers whose applications have transformed the way business is conducted. Our tools provide real-time information that helps millions of workers do their jobs with greater efficiency and satisfaction.
"We look forward to continuing to innovate, work hard and strive for data capture perfection as we work to fulfill the requirement of our app provider partners. Mobile apps will continue to evolve to service the ever-changing business landscape, and we are excited at both the challenge and opportunity this provides," said Dave Holmes, Chief Business Officer at Socket Mobile.
Socket Mobile has a data capture solution for every need. Designed with app providers in mind, Socket Mobile's CaptureSDK provides the data capture tools they need to ensure that their application is versatile, powerful, and can serve their business audience.
Socket Mobile offers a wide range of data capture products fully supported by CaptureSDK, including the rugged DuraScan, the powerful SocketScan, the versatile DuraSled, and now the smartphone-based SocketCam. This enables the app provider customer to select an ideal solution for their particular environment.
As the nature of data collection continues to change, Socket Mobile will continue to strive to provide its app partners with excellent tools and products, coupled with the service and support they need to deliver world-class solutions to their customers.
To learn more about Socket Mobile, CaptureSDK, and getting started with app integration please visit https://www.socketmobile.com/capturesdk/integrate-step-by-step
Media Contact: David Holmes, David.holmes@socketmobile.com
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Sunday forecast: A few showers and storms this morning, then becoming hot
Severe weather is possible across far northeast Kansas this morning
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are ongoing near the Nebraska border. Severe weather is possible in Marshall, Nemaha, Jackson, and Brown counties with large hail up to ping pong ball size and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph. Farther south, there may be a few showers, but severe weather is not expected. The rain should end by noon, and our attention will then turn to the heat.
Temperatures should reach the low to mid 90s this afternoon. With the very muggy conditions, heat index values of 105° to 110° are possible. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of northeast Kansas from 1 PM to 9 PM. Stay hydrated if you are going to be outside. There is a slight chance of a few thunderstorms late tonight in north-central Kansas, but most places will likely stay dry.
Monday is expected to be the hottest day of this week with highs near 100°. The air will not be quite as humid as today, but heat indices may again reach 105° to 110°. Strong southwest winds may provide a bit of relief with gusts up to 35 mph.
The middle of the week might not be quite as hot, but highs are forecast to be in the 90s each day this week. There could be a few thunderstorms across far northern Kansas Tuesday night before better chances for more widespread rain arrive late Wednesday into Wednesday night.
Today: Slight chance of a thunderstorm this morning, otherwise partly cloudy; hot. High 93F. Winds SE at 5 to 15 mph. Peak heat index 105-110F.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 78F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday: Partly cloudy; windy; hot. High 99F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 35 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny; breezy. High 96F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 30 mph.
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Sunday forecast: Much cooler and less humid today
Hot and sunny conditions return midweek
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After a strong cold front moved through the area yesterday, temperatures will be much cooler today with less humidity. Any lingering rain south of I-35 should come to an end later this morning. Highs are forecast to be in the mid to upper 70s with a northerly breeze under a mostly cloudy sky. The clouds should become thinner this evening, and with lighter winds overnight, temperatures will fall quickly into the mid to upper 50s by tomorrow morning.
Monday afternoon should be a bit warmer with highs in the low 80s under fewer clouds, but the humidity will stay low. A rapid warmup is on the way for the middle of the week with abundant sunshine. Highs are expected to return to the 90s on Wednesday with higher humidity.
The next several days should be dry before scattered storms enter the forecast Thursday night. Occasional showers and thunderstorms appear possible through next weekend, but it should not rain all day every day. This does not seem to be a setup for much severe weather, but some locally heavy rainfall will be possible.
Today: Mostly cloudy. High 78. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 58. Winds NW at about 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 83. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny. High 87. Winds S at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny. High 92. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
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Shooting in Massillon park results in arrest
MASSILLON – A 37-year-old man accused of firing a gun in a city park is facing felony charges.
The suspect, who lives in the southeast section of Massillon, is charged with violating the state prohibition against possessing a weapon, resisting arrest, carrying a concealed weapon, obstructing official business and aggravated possession of drugs.
Police made the arrest Sunday morning in the 700 block of 11th Street SE. Franklin Park, where the shooting reportedly occurred, is in 800 block of Third Street SE.
Police were summoned when a neighbor called to report hearing two gunshots in the park. This neighbor provided police with a description of the gunman.
The arrested man "matched the description, and he was within walking distance of where the allegations occurred," Massillon Law Director Justin Richard said.
Police took the suspect into custody after a brief chase. The gun was recovered by police. Also, police said they found seven grams of crystal methamphetamine on the suspect, according Richard.
There was no intended target as the suspect did not appear to be shooting at another person, according to Richard.
Along with the five felonies, the suspect is facing misdemeanor charges of discharging a firearm near a prohibited premise and possession of drug paraphernalia. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/31/police-arrest-man-who-allegedly-shot-gun-massillons-franklin-park/7454983001/ | 2022-05-31T22:45:53Z |
TAIPEI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiomtek – a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted to the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency – is pleased to introduce the CAPA322, an Intel® Atom-based 3.5-inch embedded board featuring two M.2 slots (Key E and Key B), a 2.5GbE LAN port and triple view display. The single-board computer is upgraded tremendously in connection speed and expandability to meet various demands for expansion and connectivity in IoT applications.
The Axiomtek's CAPA322 is powered by the onboard Intel® Celeron® processor N6210/J6412 and Atom® x6413E processor (code name: Elkhart Lake), which provide enhanced performance with better burst frequency. Especially the Atom® x6413E even supports the latest in-band ECC memory to improve safety and reliability. The wide operating temperature ranges from -20°C to +70°C or -40 to +85oC maximizes the deployment potential. The input power adapts 12 to 24V DC in.
To speed up the data transmission in IoT applications, in addition to a GbE LAN port, the CAPA322 features a 2.5GbE LAN port as well. Then, the SBC now brings one M.2 Key B 3042/3050 slot for the cellular network, like 5G/ LTE/4G and one M.2 Key E 2230 slot for Wi-Fi connection, making the board applicable in a variety of applications that require connectivity. In addition, the feature-rich CAPA322 provides a triple view which includes HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort++; while the LVDS co-layouts with the eDP, the user could choose either one according to the demand.
The tiny 3.5-inch embedded SBC has a 260-pin DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM and the system memory can reach 32GB at maximum. In terms of storage, the embedded board provides one SATA-600 (3.0) slot and a mSATA slot. The board supports optional TPM 2.0 to ensure the security of data and operation. The SBC features abundant I/O including two USB 3.2, four USB 2.0, two RS-232, two RS-232/422/485, and 8-channel DIO. It supports Windows® 10 and Linux operating systems.
"The CAPA322 is made for 5G, Edge, IoT applications and is small enough to fit into any space confined situations. It features high performance with low power consumption and wide range operating temperature, which make them to adapt in different IoT applications. In this board, we maintain the internal connectors in the edge of board which allows the system integrators easier to manage the cable routing." said Michelle Mi, product manager of the Product Planning Division at Axiomtek.
The 3.5" rugged embedded platform will be available in Q4 2022. For more product information or customization services, please visit our global website at www.axiomtek.com or contact one of our sales representatives at info@axiomtek.com.tw.
Advanced Features
- Intel® Celeron® processor N6210/J6412 & Intel Atom® x6413E processor (codename: Elkhart Lake)
- -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) for Intel® Atom® x6413E processor
- One DDR4 SO-DIMM for up to 32GB
- Four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.2 Gen2
- One M.2 Key E and one M.2 Key B
- Wide range 12V to 24V DC in
About Axiomtek Co., Ltd
Axiomtek has experienced extraordinary growth in the past 30 years because of our people, our years of learning which resulted in our tremendous industry experience, and our desire to deliver well-rounded, easy-to-integrate solutions to our customers. These factors have influenced us to invest in a growing team of engineers including software, hardware, firmware, and application engineers. For the next few decades, our success will be determined by our ability to lead with unique technologies for AIoT and serve our key markets with innovatively-designed solution packages of hardware and software – coupled with unmatched engineering and value-added services that will help lessen the challenges faced by our systems integrator, OEM and ODM customers and prospects alike. We will continue to enlist more technology partners and increase collaborations with our growing ecosystem who are leaders in their fields. With such alliances, we will create synergy and better deliver solutions, value, and the expertise our customers need.
As an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, Axiomtek continuously develops and delivers cutting edge solutions based on the latest Intel® platforms.
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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to access a public restroom door without touching it," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the SAFETY PULL. My design helps to avoid contact with potential contaminants."
The invention provides a touch-free way to open, close and lock a public restroom door. In doing so, it helps to prevent the transmission of diseases. As a result, it enhances safety and sanitation and it provides added peace of mind during the current pandemic. The invention features a simple design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for commercial businesses with public restrooms.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-153, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 5, 2021 to March 22, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 19, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Okta, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Okta you have until July 19, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Okta securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the OKTA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/okta-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28803&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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"I know all of you guys are wanting to know every detail that is going on in our lives, and I have to ask that you respect that we're not allowed to talk about it at the present time," Todd Chrisley said. "There will come a time to where all of it is discussed."
"We did want to come on today and let everyone know that it's a very sad, heartbreaking time for our family right now," he added. "But we still hold steadfast in our faith and we trust that God will do what he does best because God's a miracle worker and that's what we're holding out for."
"We're alive and kicking and we appreciate all the support we have received from everyone, Juilie Chrisley said.
The "Chrisley Knows Best" stars and their accountant, Peter Tarantino, were also convicted of several tax crimes, and Julie Chrisley was found guilty of obstruction of justice and wire fraud.
Todd Chrisley said they have received gifts and messages from fans and have even had people drop off food and drive for hours to bring flowers to their front door.
"The love that is spread so far throughout this country is what's helping us to truly get up each day," he said.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I came up with this idea after I saw a child sneeze all over a shopping cart. I thought there should be an efficient way to dispense a disinfectant upon carts," said an inventor, from Mesquite, Texas, "so I invented MR. MIST. My design ensures that carts are clean, sanitized and ready for use."
The invention provides an effective way to sanitize shopping carts at groceries and stores. In doing so, it eliminates the need to manually wipe or spray carts. As a result, it helps to reduce the spread of germs and viruses and it enhances sanitation and safety. The invention features an automatic design that is easy to use so it is ideal for grocery stores and shopping centers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DAL-116, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Frisco Business & Innovation Hub set to make debut at The Star in late 2023
DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) today announced corporate expansion plans in North Texas with development underway for its new Business & Innovation Hub in Frisco.
To meet the evolving needs of its colleagues and customers, Comerica Bank will open the hub in a new office tower at 17 Cowboys Way at The Star development between late 2023 and early 2024. The building is currently under construction, with Comerica's tenant construction beginning later this year.
"This represents a significant investment in Comerica's strategic vision that will benefit all Comerica colleagues and customers," said Megan Crespi, Executive Vice President and Chief Enterprise Technology & Operations Services Officer. "Expanding our corporate headquarters footprint to one of the most desirable locations for business and innovation in the U.S. is positioning our bank for future success."
The new space will prioritize collaboration for our colleagues and feature enhanced technology to support mobility, while also supporting individual focus and productivity. Additionally, colleagues will have access to an innovation center to test new concepts and a tech genius bar.
The Frisco Business & Innovation Hub will house about 300 Comerica colleagues from a variety of teams, including technology and product management to front-line business units. The enhanced opportunities for cross-functional collaboration will allow Comerica to further promote digital and business innovation, as well as better meet the changing needs of its customer base. The company's Human Resources department will also be standing up new Learning and Interview Centers at the new office. Comerica will occupy retail space on the first floor of the multi-tenant building to support a banking center, customer entertainment and a community resource center.
"Frisco is known for cultivating an exceptional environment for businesses to thrive," added Brian Foley, Comerica's Texas Market President. "The hub's on-site amenities and prominent location will help to support our company's vision for future growth, including our ability to attract and retain top talent."
Comerica will have external signage at the top of the building and occupy floors nine through 11 of the Class A+ tower, with a balcony overlooking the surrounding facilities. The Star's mixed-use campus approach offers colleagues ample entertainment, sports, retail, residential, and educational opportunities, along with more beneficial amenities that will further enhance our colleagues' experience and attract new talent. The development is also conveniently accessible to major freeways.
Comerica's Business & Innovation Hub will be complementary to the company's headquarters in downtown Dallas. Executive offices, Commercial Bank, Wealth Management, Credit, and several other business units will continue to operate from the Comerica Bank Tower at 1717 Main Street.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $86.9 billion as of June 30, 2022.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Kootenay Silver Inc. (TSXV: KTN) (the "Company" or "Kootenay") is pleased to announce results from the first six holes of the Phase 4 drilling program on the Columba High-Grade Silver Project in Chihuahua State, Mexico. The previously announced 15,000-meter drilling program is designed to extend known mineralization and to test additional veins across the target-rich Columba Silver Project. The results detailed below extend known mineralization at both the D Vein and F Vein targets.
D Vein
- Well mineralized zone averaging 449 gpt silver over 11.3 meters from 81.1 meters downhole.
- Highest grade intercept 795 gpt silver, 0.95% lead and 1.47% zinc over one meter.
- Extends vein mineralization 50 meters to west of nearest intercept (CDH-19-021).
- 1,395 gpt silver over 1.5 meters within 416 gpt silver over 7.74 meters.
- Highest grade intercept 1,550 gpt silver and 0.95% lead and 4.5% zinc over 0.89 meters.
- 100-meter step out below CDH-22-115.
F Vein
- 107 gpt silver over 7.0 meters
- 75 meters deeper than previously released hole CDH 21-96 with 425 gpt silver over 2.37 meters
- Remains open to depth
Link to Drill Plan and Long Sections
Kootenay Silver's President and CEO Mr. James McDonald stated "We are extremely pleased with the new results from Columba. Each of the holes was designed to extend the F and D veins beyond previous drilling, in some cases returning high silver grades which we expect from this project. As work continues to discover high grade shoots at Columba, we see increasing potential to identify a significant silver resource."
The D Vein is a northwest striking, silver-bearing epithermal vein with associated mineralized quartz stockwork and hydrothermal breccia. The D Vein remains open in all directions. Kootenay has intercepted the D Vein over a strike length of 425 meters to a depth of roughly 340 meters with assays pending. The holes reported herein (CDH-22-115, CDH-22-117 and CDH-22-119) test and extend the northwestern end of the D Vein, with a best result from CDH-22-119 of 0.89 meters grading 1,550 gpt silver, 0.95% lead and 4.5% zinc. Mineralization at the D Vein is open to depth and in both directions along strike (see drill plan and long section Figure 1 and 2). To date drillhole CDH-22-117 is the furthest step-out to the northwest on the D Vein. This drillhole intersected the target within an interpreted down-dropped fault block and thus is thought to represent a higher stratigraphic level and expected to have lower values than holes to the southeast, for example, CDH-22-115.
The F Vein is located 600 meters northeast of, and roughly parallel to the D Vein. Most of the historical production at Columba came from the F Vein which has been mapped for over 1,000 meters on surface. As at the beginning of 2022, drilling had intercepted the F Vein for over 700 meters along trend to a maximum depth of 200 meters. The three F Vein drillholes (CDH-22-114, CDH-22-116 and CDH-22-118) reported below represent 50-meter step-outs of the structure beneath previous drilling (see drill plan and long section Figure 3 and 4).
A comprehensive list of drill results completed on the Columba Property since 2019 can be viewed here: Columba Drill Results.
All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") program. Samples are taken from core cut in half with a diamond saw under the direction of qualified geologists and engineers. Samples are then labeled, placed in plastic bags, sealed and with interval and sample numbers recorded. Samples are delivered by the Company to ALS Minerals ("ALS") in Chihuahua. The Company inserts blanks, standards and duplicates at regular intervals as follows. On average a blank is inserted every 100 samples beginning at the start of sampling and again when leaving the mineral zone. Standards are inserted when entering the potential mineralized zone and in the middle of them, on average one in every 25 samples is a standard. Duplicates are taken in the mineralized zone, on average 1 to 2 duplicates for each hole.
The samples are dried, crushed and pulverized with the pulps being sent airfreight for analysis by ALS in Vancouver, B.C. Systematic assaying of standards, blanks and duplicates is performed for precision and accuracy. Analysis for silver, zinc, lead and copper and related trace elements was done by ICP four acid digestion, with gold analysis by 30-gram fire assay with an AA finish. All drilling reported is HQ core and has been contracted to Globexplore Drilling from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
The Kootenay technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 (Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects) and reviewed and approved on behalf of Kootenay by James McDonald, P.Geo, President, CEO & Director for Kootenay, a Qualified Person.
Kootenay Silver Inc. is an exploration company actively engaged in the discovery and development of mineral projects in the Sierra Madre Region of Mexico. Supported by one of the largest junior portfolios of silver assets in Mexico, Kootenay continues to provide its shareholders with significant leverage to silver prices. The Company remains focused on the expansion of its current silver resources, new discoveries and the near-term economic development of its priority silver projects located in prolific mining districts in Sonora, State and Chihuahua, State, Mexico, respectively.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
The information in this news release has been prepared as at August 15, 2022. Certain statements in this news release, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", constitute "forward-looking statements" under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws. These statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expected", "may", "will" or similar terms.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Kootenay as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, known and unknown, could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by law, Kootenay expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in Kootenay's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Cautionary Note to US Investors: This news release includes Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources classification terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada and the Mineral Reserves and the Mineral Resources estimates are made in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. These standards differ significantly from the requirements adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The SEC sets rules that are applicable to domestic United States reporting companies. Consequently, Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources information included in this news release is not comparable to similar information that would generally be disclosed by domestic U.S. reporting companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
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HOUSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Finance, one of the nation's most prominent debt resolution companies, partnered with OnePoll and SWNS to deliver a national Mental Health Awareness Month survey. The numbers in this Beyond Finance survey were staggering and found that acute financial stress takes on many forms in people's lives, all of which tend to cause harm in the lives of those struggling with personal debt.
For example, the 2,000 adults polled showed that 66% had avoided social events because of shame or embarrassment about their financial situation. Those "fear of missing out (FOMO)" moments include birthday parties (33%), weddings (32%), happy hours (31%), networking events (31%), dates (30%), and even church (27%).
Dr. Erika Rasure, former professor of business and financial services at Maryville University and financial therapist for Beyond Finance clients, believes those missed events and the symptoms causing those feelings all funnel into self-worth.
"Whether those individuals polled focus on what they earn or their comfort level discussing their financial stresses, these numbers shine a light on one primary thing–these days, personal finances directly impact on the view of one's worth," she said.
The rising costs of living may be one of the leading factors building financial stress in the lives of Americans. In 2022, the average U.S. household income is $74,099. Nonetheless, the survey pointed out people believe they need to earn a minimum of $86,000 to never feel stressed about their finances again.
That number may be why eight in 10 people (80%) of those reported have some form of debt. While the problem is singular, the symptoms can vary:
- 42% shared debt has negatively affected their self-esteem
- 38% noted the effects on their work productivity
- 38% also reported debt harmed their physical health
"Clients of Beyond Finance have mentioned that it is difficult to have tough conversations about money with partners. Problems fester until they feel out of control," said Beyond Finance Senior Vice President of Clients Tom Blank. "One of the services we provide are tools for having these conversations so that they can be productive instead of argumentative."
Although no Beyond Finance clients were a part of the National Mental Health Awareness Month survey, both Blank and Dr. Rasure believes the company's client's feelings would not stray from the survey numbers. Here are a few more metrics that provide a glance into the current financial stress levels of people today:
- 67% engage in "stress shopping" when feeling financially overwhelmed
- 58% feel alone when experiencing financial stress
- 51% are ashamed of their struggles to pay bills or manage their finances
- 35% blame themselves for their current economic situation
- 35% believe they are not doing enough to change it or avoid looking at their bills
"Symptoms of acute financial stress, such as finance-related avoidant behaviors, feelings of isolation, and guilt can affect anyone, regardless of how much money they earn," Rasure added. "There are options available to help diminish or refinance debt and give people greater peace of mind. It's time to applaud people for being proactive in dealing with their debt."
Dr. Rasure is a paid financial therapist for Beyond Finance's clients, whose opinions are hers. The Beyond Finance survey was a random, double-opt-in outreach conducted by OnePoll following the Market Research Society's code of conduct. Representatives collected data between April 25-26, 2022.
All participants were paid an amount depending on the length and complexity of the survey. This survey was overseen and edited by the OnePoll research team, who are MRS members and have corporate membership to ESOMAR (the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research) and AAPOR (the American Association for Public Opinion Research).
Beyond Finance, LLC is one of the nation's largest and most influential debt resolution organizations in Houston, Texas. By standing alongside clients wherever they are in their debt journey, Beyond Finance uses personalized debt reduction programs and proprietary technology to give them the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to move beyond debt. Since 2011, they have resolved more than $1 billion in client debt. In June 2020, it merged with an affiliate to become the dedicated company it is today. They have additional offices in Chicago, Illinois, San Diego, and Irvine, California. For more information, visit BeyondFinance.com.
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Wait, Trader Joe was a real guy?
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
Turns out Trader Joe was a real guy, and his shrewd instincts led him to create a counter-culture grocery empire.
Joe Coulombe, a struggling convenience store owner in Los Angeles, decided in 1967 to open a grocery chain to appeal to the small but growing number of well-educated, well-traveled consumers that mainstream supermarkets were ignoring.
“I have an ideal audience in mind,” he told the Los Angeles Times in 1981. “This is a person who got a Fulbright scholarship, went to Europe for a couple of years and developed a taste for something other than Velveeta” ordinary beer and Folgers coffee, he said.
Coulombe recognized that international travel was about to explode thanks to the new Boeing 747 hitting the market. For the name of his new store, Coulombe landed on Trader Joe’s to evoke exotic images of the South Seas. The name was inspired by Trader Vic’s, a popular Tiki Bar restaurant started in California.
One marketing expert thought it was a terrible name — “Trader” was “something associated with selling defective horse flesh,” Coulombe said in his memoir, “Becoming Trader Joe,” published in 2021, a year after he died at age 89.
But it stuck, and the first Trader Joe’s opened in Pasadena, California, in 1967. The location was ideal for his new target customer, surrounded by college campuses, a hospital and big engineering firms.
“He was a grocery outsider who was able to see things differently,” said Benjamin Lorr, author of “The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket.” “He wanted to tap into this idea that food was exploration, that food was travel and adventure.”
Nautical theme
The first Trader Joe’s store had a nautical theme with marine artifacts including a ship’s bell, fish netting and half of a rowboat. The check out counter was an island with a roof. Employees wore Polynesian shirts and Bermuda shorts. The manager was called captain and the assistant was first mate. And lilting Hawaiian music played over the loudspeakers.
But the merchandise looked nothing like what you’d find at a Trader Joe’s today.
The original store had a typical convenience shop assortment of groceries, along with discounted magazines, books, socks and hosiery, records and photo finishing. The big draw, however, was the alcohol selection.
California had Fair Trade laws on alcohol, so manufacturers set minimum prices and it was illegal to go below them. Since Coulombe couldn’t compete by offering low prices, he recognized he had to offer a wide variety to stand out.
The first Trader Joe’s boasted of having the world’s largest assortment of alcohol — 100 brands of Scotch, 50 brands of bourbon and gin and 14 types of tequila.
Coulombe eventually found a loophole in California’s Fair Trade laws that allowed his shop to import high-end French wine and sell it for lower prices than competitors, helping him reach wine connoisseurs. (It would not be until years later that Trader Joe’s released its famous $1.99 Charles Shaw wine, known as “Two-Buck Chuck.”)
Health craze
By the early 1970s, Coulombe seized on the growing health food movement, believing it would appeal to the same type of customers who also happened to be wine connoisseurs.
“His ideas on marketing groceries came from his marketing of wine,” Benjamin Lorr said.
Trader Joe’s first private-label product was granola, and then it started adding fresh squeezed orange juice, vitamins, nuts and dried foods and cheese. At one point, Trader Joe’s was the largest US importer of brie.
Coulombe became immersed in the health food culture in Berkeley and San Francisco.
“I hired a young hippie woman out of the University of California at Santa Cruz to teach us the lingo,” he said.
Brandenburg Brownies and Sir Issac Newtons
In 1977, Coulombe remade Trader Joe’s again — setting it on a path that would be more familiar to today’s customers.
In response to the end of Fair Trade laws on alcohol in California and other price controls, Trader Joe’s needed new ways to grow profit and stay competitive. It eliminated most household basics and cleaning essentials and focused on food. It also slashed the number of items it carried and moved to largely selling private-label items.
“As we evolved Trader Joe’s, its greatest departure from the norm wasn’t its size or its decor,” Coulombe said. “It was our commitment to product knowledge, something which was totally foreign to the mass-merchant culture, and our turning our backs to branded merchandise.”
The company even positioned its private-label names and branding to connect with well-educated shoppers — Brandenburg Brownies and Sir Issac Newtons, for example — Coulombe said.
Creating strong private-label offerings to rival national brands would be one of his legacies in the supermarket industry, said Lorr. “That changed the balance of the grocery industry. Suddenly, grocers are empowered in a way they weren’t.”
But Coulombe resisted opening up dozens of new stores.
The handful of stores Coulombe did open were in Southern California, which fit the demographic profile he was seeking — teachers, musicians, journalists and other professionals.
In 1979, Coulombe sold Trader Joe’s to the family of Theo Albrecht, then the owner of the Aldi grocery chain in Europe. (Aldi in the United States is separately owned by the family of Theo Albrecht’s brother Karl.)
Aldi executives would travel from Germany to visit Trader Joe’s about once a year, but they took a hands-off approach to overseeing the growing chain.
By the time Coulombe stepped down as chief executive in 1988, Trader Joe’s had 27 California stores and an estimated $150 million in sales.
It would be his successor as chief executive, John Shields, a former fraternity brother at Stanford, who led Trader Joe’s out of California and turned it into a national chain. In 1996, Trader Joe’s opened its first two stores on the East Coast, both in Boston suburbs.
By 2020, Trader Joe’s had more than 530 stores and an estimated $16.5 billion in sales, according to the latest data available from Supermarket News.
“My successors at Trader Joe’s have taken a 30-store chain nationwide with remarkable adherence to the basic concepts we started out with,” Coulombe said in 2010.
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Industry Coach Tom Ferry Headlines Event
FRISCO, Texas, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JPAR® – Real Estate, America's #1 fastest-growing, 100% commission brokerage, today announced details of its stable growth and profitability initiative focused on providing agents with highly-valued tools and resources to confidently navigate the real estate market over the next 12 months. Tom Ferry showcased, "The Shifting Market Playbook," event and spoke to over 1,000 JPAR® - Real Estate professionals.
"We are very excited to share the playbook and prepare our agents for the year ahead," said Mark Johnson, President, JPAR® – Real Estate. "Our initiative focuses on teaching our agents how they may achieve stable growth and profitability in a changing market. As an independent, privately-owned company, we can make decisions for the long term without the pressures of Wall Street. This financial flexibility enables us to focus on providing the tools, tactics and technology necessary for JPAR® brokers and sales associates to navigate the shifting market while keeping more money in their pockets," stated Johnson.
The coaching and thought leadership event covered essential methods to generate business during a shifting market, including:
- Five (5) slides every agent must have to educate buyers, sellers, and investors
- Seven (7) plays every top agent runs to drive real results
- Eight (8) referral strategies to generate more listings
JPAR® – Real Estate has developed a 'Shifting Market Playbook' space inside of their cloud-based, OneStop HUB, enabling agents with instant, real-time access to highly-valued resources and tools to confidently navigate a shifting real estate market.
"We are hyper-focused on mentoring and empowering our associates to build and sustain their businesses," said Shannon Ashkinos, Vice President of Connections and Career Services. "JPAR® was founded by top producers for top producers. Our goal is to continuously empower JPAR® sales professionals to stay on the leading edge through industry-leading coaching and training.
About JPAR® - Real Estate: JPAR® - Real Estate and JPAR® Franchising is a full-service real estate brokerage and franchise platform offering a highly competitive transaction fee-based model and agent-centric culture. The JPAR® platform provides agents 7 day-per-week broker support, physical office locations, a comprehensive tech stack and open architecture, physical office locations, marketing, lead generation, training, coaching, mentoring and agent health care. The company boasts more than 3,300 agents operating in 65 offices across 26 states and closes more than $8B annually in sales volume.
For more information about franchise opportunities, visit franchise.jpar.com.
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Aging Japanese militant in Beirut marks 1972 Israel attack
By BASSEM MROUE
Associated Press
BEIRUT (AP) — An aging Japanese militant who spent more than a decade in an Israeli prison for his part in a deadly attack on the airport outside Tel Aviv showed up in Beirut at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the attack. Seventy-four-year-old Kozo Okamoto was on hand Monday. He served 12 years in an Israeli lockup for the May 30, 1972 assault. It was thought to have been carried out by members of the Japanese Red Army guerrilla group and 26 people were killed, including Christian pilgrims. Okamoto was freed in 1985 in a prisoner exchange between Israel and Palestinian guerrillas. He has since gained political asylum in Lebanon. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/30/aging-japanese-militant-in-beirut-marks-1972-israel-attack/ | 2022-05-30T19:11:02Z |
– Signatures of non-small cell lung cancer in patients identified using Freenome's multiomics platform
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freenome, a privately held biotech company, announced its co-authorship of a study with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany, a leading science and technology company. The companies presented data at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting that demonstrated the combination of multiomics profiling of plasma and computational modeling may be useful in interrogating tumor and non-tumor derived signals for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-associated deaths in the United States. The discovery, development and validation of liquid biopsy-based clinical biomarkers help support early detection, monitoring and intervention in NSCLC patients.
Freenome's platform combines the systematic and comprehensive interrogation of both tumor and non-tumor signals with computational biology and machine learning to detect complex patterns of disease using a routine blood draw.
The study investigated the potential of plasma-derived cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and circulating proteins as biomarkers of disease prognosis in a cohort of treatment-naive ALK/EGFR wild type patients with late-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
"This research provides even more insights on how to leverage our platform to develop more personal risk stratification to streamline patient care pathways," said Mike Nolan, chief executive officer of Freenome.
About Freenome
Freenome is a biotechnology company with a comprehensive multiomics platform for the early detection of cancer using a routine blood draw. The company combines its deep expertise in molecular biology with advanced computational biology and machine learning to detect disease-associated patterns among billions of circulating cell-free biomarkers. Freenome is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
About Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics. Around 60,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people's lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From advancing gene editing technologies and discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2021, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany generated sales of € 19.7 billion in 66 countries.
Scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany's technological and scientific advances. This is how Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany has thrived since its founding in 1668. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operate as EMD Serono in healthcare, MilliporeSigma in life science, and EMD Electronics.
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MOJAVE, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratolaunch announces the completion of its seventh flight test of Roc, the world's largest flying aircraft. The aircraft flew for 3 hours and 1 minute over the Mojave Desert and reached an altitude of 27,000 feet (8200 meters), a new altitude record for the aircraft.
The seventh flight focused on continuing Roc's flight envelope expansion with the recent addition of the pylon on the aircraft's center wing. Test objectives included:
- Demonstration of increased maximum altitude capability
- Continued validation of the aircraft's general performance and handling characteristics, with the addition of the recently installed pylon hardware
- Continued validation of landing gear operations including door functionality, and alternate gear extension
"Today's flight is a success story of the Stratolaunch team's ability to increase operational tempo to the pace desired by our customers for performing frequent hypersonic flight test," said Dr. Zachary Krevor, Stratolaunch Chief Executive Officer and President. "Furthermore, the team reached a new altitude record of 27,000 feet, thereby demonstrating the aircraft performance needed for our Talon hypersonic vehicle to reach its wide design range of hypersonic conditions."
The Stratolaunch team recently integrated the TA-0 separation test vehicle with the carrier aircraft for the first time, signaling a priority push toward captive carry and separation testing happening later this year. The company is also making solid progress on system integration of its first hypersonic flight test vehicle, TA-1 and on the fabrication of a third vehicle, TA-2, the first fully reusable hypersonic test vehicle. The company anticipates delivering hypersonic flight services to government and commercial customers in 2023.
Stratolaunch's mission is to advance high-speed technology through innovative design, manufacturing, and operation of world-class aerospace vehicles. For the latest news and information, visit www.stratolaunch.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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Charming Changsha: Center of new media
Published: Aug. 29, 2022 at 11:57 PM CDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China SCIO:
As the demonstration base for integrating culture with science and technology, Changsha has become a bright star of China's media industry.
Charming Changsha: Center of new media
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for EPZM, AFIB, AGRX, AXSM, and EVFM.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- EPZM: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=EPZM&prnumber=062720221
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InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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Discover how storytelling programs can foster cultures of healing
SEATTLE and NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Providence Institute for Human Caring in collaboration with StoryCorps invites you to a free one-hour presentation on the healing benefits of storytelling and listening.
What: Medicine meets microphones: Lessons in listening from StoryCorps and Providence Institute for Human Caring
When: Thursday, August 18, 2022; 3 P.M. ET/12 P.M. PT
Where: Register here Humanizing Healthcare Experts Series
Michael Drummond of the Providence Institute for Human Caring and co-founder of the Hear Me Now storytelling and listening program, Emily Janssen of StoryCorps, and Michèle Manning Herman of Providence will share how storytelling and listening are keys to health care delivery based on emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs, as well as medical ones.
Presenters will share from respective libraries edited recordings from patients, providers and others.
For patients, storytelling and listening can help relieve stress, build resiliency, and offer a source of empowerment. For health care professionals, storytelling and listening can enhance empathy, improve cultural literacy, and can ease moral duress.
During this session, you'll:
- Discover how storytelling and listening can improve patient/provider engagement
- Identify ways a storytelling/listening program could benefit your organization
- Learn how to evaluate effectiveness in engaging targeted populations
This presentation is part of the Institute's Humanizing Healthcare Expert Series. The Institute founded Hear Me Now, a storytelling/listening program and associated podcast, in 2016. Hear Me Now has the largest collection of patient/provider recordings of any health system.
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Founded in 2003, StoryCorps has given Americans in towns and cities in all 50 states the chance to record interviews about their lives. The organization preserves the recordings in its archive at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered, and shares select stories with the public through StoryCorps' podcast, NPR broadcasts, animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books. These powerful human stories reflect the vast range of American experiences, wisdom and values; engender empathy and connection; and remind us how much more we have in common than divides us.
In 2010, understanding the importance of storytelling and listening for people with serious illness, StoryCorps launched Legacy to provide patients, their families, and caregivers with meaningful opportunities to share, record, and preserve their stories. Since its launch, Legacy has established partnerships with over 60 organizations that serve people with serious illness to record over 2,000 stories with their community members. Learn more at storycorps.org or follow the organization on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube at @storycorps.
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HANGZHOU and SHAOXING, China, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX: 1672, "Ascletis") announces today that it will be included in the MSCI China Small Cap Index, effective after the market close on May 31, 2022. Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) is a leading provider of index services and analytics.
The MSCI China Small Cap Index is designed to measure the performance of the small cap segment of the Chinese market. The index is comprised of companies with a healthy state of business and strong growth potential, and is widely adopted by the global investment community as a critical decision support reference.
"The inclusion by the MSCI China Small Cap Index reflects the capital markets' recognition of and confidence in our business and growth prospect. This inclusion will further expand our investor base and enhance the liquidity of the company's stock." said Dr. Jinzi J. Wu, PhD, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ascletis. "Moving forward, we will continue leveraging our robust R&D capabilities and accelerating the global clinical development with the focus on the six assets: ASC10 and ASC11 as oral drugs for COVID-19 treatment, ASC22 for chronic hepatitis B functional cure, ASC40 for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma, ASC42 for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis and ASC40 for acne. These six assets have presented potentials to achieve New Drug Application submissions and/or approvals in the next two years."
About Ascletis
Ascletis is an innovative R&D driven biotech listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1672.HK), covering the entire value chain from discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization. Led by a management team with deep expertise and a proven track record, Ascletis focuses on three therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs from a global perspective: viral diseases, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and oncology. Through excellent execution, Ascletis rapidly advances its drug pipeline with an aim of leading in global competition. To date, Ascletis has three marketed products, i.e. ritonavir tablets, GANOVO® and ASCLEVIR®, and 20 drug candidates in its R&D pipeline. The most advanced drug candidates include ASC22 (HBV functional cure), ASC10 and ASC11(oral small molecules for COVID-19 treatment), ASC40 (recurrent glioblastoma), ASC42 (PBC, primary biliary cholangitis), and ASC40 (acne).
For more information, please visit www.ascletis.com.
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FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Porter Airlines has placed a firm order for 20 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, adding to their existing 30 firm orders. Porter will use the E195-E2 to extend its award-winning service to destinations throughout North America. The deal, with a list price value of US$1.56 billion, brings Porter's orders with Embraer (B3: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ) to a total of up to 100 E195-E2 aircraft, with 50 firm commitments and 50 purchase rights.
In 2021, Porter ordered 30 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for a further 50 aircraft, worth US$5.82 billion at list price, with all options exercised.
Michael Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines said, "Embraer has a proven aircraft, representing the best of environmental efficiency, operating performance and passenger comfort. We are in final preparations to introduce the E195-E2 to North America, joining other global airlines already benefiting from its use. The aircraft will become core to our fleet, as Porter reshapes passenger expectations for air travel in same way we did over 15 years ago. Announcements are forthcoming that will detail our initial routes, in-flight product and other details."
Arjan Meijer, President and CEO Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, "Porter Airlines' ambition for growth while delivering an upgraded passenger experience is set to shake up the industry in North America. With 50 E2s now on firm order, Porter is set to make a stunning debut as North American launch customer for the E195-E2. Their commitment today to a further 20 jets, so soon after their first order, demonstrates the unbeatable performance and economics of the E2 family; the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft in the segment. The E195-E2 also delivers 25% lower carbon emissions than previous generation aircraft."
Porter Airlines will be the North American launch customer for Embraer's newest family of jets, the E2. Porter's investment is set to disrupt Canadian aviation; enhancing competition, elevating passenger service levels and creating as many as 6,000 new jobs. Porter intends to deploy the E195-E2s to popular business and leisure destinations throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean, from Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Porter's first delivery and entry into service is scheduled starting in the second half of 2022. The E195-E2 accommodates between 120 and 146 passengers. Configuration plans for Porter's E2s will be revealed in due course.
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About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
About Porter
Porter Airlines provides a warm and effortless approach to hospitality, restoring glamour and refinement to air travel. Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®.
The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Fredericton, Moncton, Halifax, St. John's, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Windsor, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston and Washington (Dulles), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que., Muskoka, Ont., and Myrtle Beach, S.C.
More information on Porter, including a downloadable multimedia library, is available at the Media Centre. Details of growth plans to provide North America-wide service are available at flyporter.com.
Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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Shoppers can charge vehicles in as few as 10 minutes
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, today announced customers will have increased access to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, underscoring its commitment to helping customers make sustainable choices. The grocer tested and phased in charger installations by collaborating with Blink, Electrify America, EVgo, Tesla and Volta to bring hundreds of charging stations to stores in select markets across the U.S.
"Increasing our customers' access to EV charging stations at convenient Kroger locations supports our collective transition to a lower-carbon economy," said Yael Cosset, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Kroger. "We are leveraging technology and innovation to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and are offering customers easy ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle."
More than 350 chargers have been implemented in areas of Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Wyoming, with several more chargers expected to be installed by the end of the year. Future locations include Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia.
Charging options range in versatility, allowing compatibility among most vehicles, including many direct current (DC) fast chargers. Charging times can vary from as few as 10 minutes, with most sessions averaging around 30 minutes per vehicle. To find a charging location, please visit the EV charging station provider website:
Kroger is working to advance lasting positive changes for people, our planet and systems by 2030. To learn more visit: https://www.thekrogerco.com/esgreport/
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over nine million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and 2,800 retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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PLANO, Texas (KDAF) — If you’re looking for a furry little friend, Plano Animal Shelter has a promotion you should hear about.
From now until April 24, the shelter will be doing a Spring Adoption special. You can adopt a dog or cat more than 6-months-old for just $20.
If that sounds intriguing to you, click here for more information.
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On Friday, April 15, at about 3:30 p.m., Temple Police officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of South 31st Street for a theft in progress, according to a news release from Nohely Mackowiak, public relations coordinator for Temple Police.
When officers arrived, they found two females had stolen meat from the grocery store and had left the area. They learned a store employee noticed the two exit the store with large quantities of unpaid meat products in a shopping cart. The employee confronted them and tried to pull the cart away, but they were able to load all of the meat into their vehicle.
The same suspects let a shopping cart run into another vehicle in the parking lot, damaging it.
It is estimated the suspects stole more than $2,000 in meat. This is an active investigation.
Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously.
This story will be updated as more information is available. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_af7b5ede-bf26-11ec-b4b6-cbd62cd81473.html | 2022-04-18T16:36:35Z |
Drone explosion hits Russia’s Black Sea Fleet HQ
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A drone-borne explosive device detonated Sunday at the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, injuring six people, officials said.
The explosion at the headquarters in the city of Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula that Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014 caused cancellation of observances of Russia’s Navy Day holiday.
The Black Sea Fleet’s press service said the drone appeared to be homemade. It described the explosive device as “low-power” but Sevastopol mayor Mikhail Razvozhaev said six people were injured in the blast.
There was no immediate information on where the drone began its flight; Sevastopol is about 170 kilometers (100 miles) south of the Ukrainian mainland and Russian forces control much of the mainland area along the Black Sea.
Fighting continued elsewhere in Ukraine. The mayor of the major port city of Mykolaiv, Vitaliy Kim, said shelling killed one of Ukraine’s richest men, Oleksiy Vadatursky, and his wife. Vadatursky headed a grain production and export business.
In the Sumy region in Ukraine’s north, near the Russian border, shelling killed one person, the regional administration said.
Three people died in attacks over the past day in the Donetsk region, which is partly under the control of Russian separatist forces, said governor Pavlo Kyrylenko.
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Sunday on Twitter that images of a prison where at least 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war died in an explosion on Friday indicated that the blast came from within the building in Olenivka, which is under Russian control.
Russian officials have claimed the building was attacked by Ukraine with the aim of silencing POWs who might be giving information about Ukrainian military operations.
Satellite photos taken before and after the attack show that a small, squarish building in the middle of the Olenivka prison complex was demolished, its roof in splinters.
Podolyak said those images and the lack of damage to adjacent structures showed that the building was not attacked from the air or by artillery and contended the evidence was consistent with a hyperbaric bomb set off inside.
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NEW YORK (WPIX) — Police have charged a Brooklyn mother with murder days after her three children drowned, NYPD officials said.
Officers took Erin Merdy, 30, into custody on Monday. The deaths of a 7-year-old, 4-year-old, and 3-month-old were deemed homicides on Tuesday.
Merdy has been charged with three counts each of murder, murder – depraved indifference to human life, and second-degree murder of a child less than 11 years old for allegedly drowning her children, police said Wednesday.
The NYPD launched a search for the kids around 1:40 a.m. on Monday after a relative called 911. The relative was worried the children’s mother intended to harm the kids.
About 90 minutes later, police found the mother, barefoot and soaking wet, officials said. She was about two miles down the boardwalk from where she lived.
Officials found the children around 4:30 a.m., police said. They were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
A family friend tells Nexstar’s WPIX that the father of the 7-year-old boy had been fighting for full custody of his son.
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Five arrested on meth, marijuana charges after SE Topeka search warrant
Published: Aug. 6, 2022 at 11:39 AM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Five people were arrested on drug charges after a search warrant in Southeast Topeka on Friday.
The Topeka Police Department says on Friday, Aug. 5, members of the Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee Co. Drug Task Force served a search warrant in the 300 block of SE Pinecrest Dr. related to an ongoing investigation.
While officials conducted the warrant, they said officers found methamphetamine and marijuana.
As a result of the warrant, TPD said the following arrests were made:
- Shawn W. Rodecap, 36 -
- Distribution of methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute
- Michelle Heslet, 33 -
- Distribution of methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute
- Chad Phillips, 46 -
- Distribution of methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute
- Albert Thompson, 38 -
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Adam Cook, 32 -
- Possession of Marijuana
Anyone with information about the investigation should call TPD at 785-368-9400 or report it anonymously to the Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.
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MORROW, Ga. (AP) — Two white Atlanta police officers who clashed with Rayshard Brooks acted reasonably during the 2020 encounter that ended with the 27-year-old Black man’s fatal shooting, a specially appointed prosecutor said Tuesday in announcing his decision not to pursue charges against the pair.
Pete Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, said Officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot and killed Brooks in June 2020, and Officer Devin Brosnan will not face any charges, saying they faced a “dynamic situation” that was “quickly evolving.”
“Given the quickly changing circumstances, was it objectively reasonable that he used deadly force? And we conclude it was,” Skandalakis said of Rolfe.
The shooting happened against the backdrop of heightened tensions and protests nationwide in wake of the death of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer in Minneapolis less than three weeks earlier. Sometimes-violent protests over Floyd’s death had largely subsided in Atlanta, but Brooks’ killing set off a new round of demonstrations against police brutality.
Skandalakis said he believes that context is important and acknowledged that encounters between police and the African American community are sometimes “very volatile,” but he said he doesn’t believe race played a role in this instance.
“This isn’t one of those cases,” he said. “This is a case in which the officers were willing to give Mr. Brooks every benefit of the doubt and, you know, unfortunately, by his actions, this is what happened.”
On June 12, 2020, police responded to complaints of a man sleeping in a car in the drive-thru lane of a Wendy’s restaurant. Police body camera video shows the two officers having a calm conversation with Brooks for nearly 40 minutes.
Then, when the officers told Brooks he’d had too much to drink to be driving and tried to arrest him, Brooks resisted in a struggle caught on dash camera video. Brooks grabbed a Taser from one of the officers and fled, firing it at Rolfe as he ran. Rolfe fired his gun, and an autopsy found that Brooks was shot twice in the back.
Police Chief Erika Shields resigned less than 24 hours after Brooks died, and protesters set fire to the Wendy’s, which was later demolished.
The two officers’ lawyers have said their actions were justified and both were released on bond.
“This was the proper and only decision that could be reached based upon the evidence and Georgia law,” Brosnan attorneys Don Samuel and Amanda Clark Palmer said in an emailed statement.
A lawyer for Rolfe did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Skandalakis and former Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter, who was co-counsel in the case, spent about an hour during the news conference walking through the details of the encounter between Brooks and the two officers. Porter showed still images taken from videos to break down what happened once things turned violent.
Skandalakis called it “a peaceful encounter that all of a sudden becomes a violent encounter,” saying that once Brooks took the Taser from Brosnan, he assumed an offensive position.
Porter said Brooks had already overpowered two officers and violently brought them to the ground and Rolfe acted in accordance with Georgia law and Atlanta Police Department policy given the facts of the situation.
Rolfe was fired a day after the shooting, but his dismissal was overturned in May 2021 by the Atlanta Civil Service Board. The board found that the city failed to follow its own procedures for disciplinary actions.
Five days after Brooks was killed, then-Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard held a dramatic news conference to announce warrants had been taken out against Rolfe and Brosnan. Rolfe’s charges included felony murder, aggravated assault and violation of his oath. Brosnan was charged with aggravated assault and violating his oath.
Skandalakis said Tuesday that he would file paperwork to dismiss those warrants.
Two months after he announced the charges, Howard lost the Democratic primary in his bid for reelection. Just weeks after taking office in January 2021, his successor, Fani Willis, asked Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to reassign the case.
Willis, who has since gained national attention for her ongoing investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the outcome of the 2020 election in Georgia, cited concerns about Howard’s actions.
Noah Pines, an attorney for Rolfe, had also filed a motion to disqualify the Fulton County district attorney’s office from the case.
Carr initially refused to reassign the case, but in July 2021 appointed Skandalakis to take it over after Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Christopher Brasher found there was a conflict of interest and granted a request from Willis to recuse her office. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/officer-wont-face-any-charges-in-rayshard-brooks-shooting/ | 2022-08-23T20:38:56Z |
New position will lead the charge in promoting a culture of personal and professional well-being.
DANVILLE, Pa., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering Geisinger's commitment to investing in the health and well-being of its employees, Susan Parisi, M.D., has been named the health system's first chief wellness officer.
In this new role, Dr. Parisi will champion and guide the implementation of a systemwide strategy to improve the mental health, professional fulfillment and overall well-being of the Geisinger family. She'll also oversee advocacy programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing shared decision making, professional satisfaction, autonomy and a culture of professionalism and respect.
"Our employees are the heart of everything we do," said Janet Tomcavage, Geisinger executive vice president and chief nursing officer. "As we strive to make better health easier for those we serve, we will continue to invest in our employees and create an engaging, supportive employee experience where every person feels motivated and connected to their professional purpose. We're incredibly fortunate to have gained such an experienced and committed leader with Dr. Parisi, and I'm confident she will help us strengthen our focus on the health and well-being of our Geisinger family."
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts were already underway at Geisinger to improve employee well-being with the establishment of the Center for Professionalism and Well-being — a team that offers Geisinger employees a variety of services related to mental health, burnout mitigation, community building, professionalism in the workplace and more. Throughout the pandemic, these efforts were accelerated as studies revealed that more than one in five healthcare workers had anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
In accepting the position, Dr. Parisi said, "The crisis of emotional exhaustion and burnout on the healthcare workforce is more important than ever — and it deserves our full attention. I'm thrilled to join Geisinger in this new role and partner with our Geisinger family to find new and better ways to build a culture that supports the well-being of everyone who commits their lives to this work. When we create a culture focused on allowing our teams to thrive personally and professionally, we create a world-class experience for everyone — our employees, our patients, and our members."
Dr. Parisi brings three decades of experience in healthcare, spending the earlier part of her career caring for patients in obstetrics and gynecology. She's held leadership roles in several organizations, most recently serving as the director of well-being for Nuvance Healthcare, where she worked to implement a strategic and collaborative well-being program that accommodates seven hospitals, a multispecialty group and 2,500 physicians across New York and Connecticut.
After supporting fellow physicians through their own experiences with burnout and emotional exhaustion, Dr. Parisi pursued the prestigious Stanford Chief Wellness Officer training, which she completed in 2019. In 2018, she completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona. She earned her Bachelor of Science with a concentration in genetics and development from Cornell University and her medical degree from New York Medical College. She serves on several boards and committees, and is an active member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes 10 hospital campuses, a health plan with more than half a million members, a Research Institute and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Topeka Zoo to reveal name, gender of baby orangutan as milestones reached
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Zoo will reveal the name and gender of Bornean orangutan Rudy’s new infant as it continues to learn and reach new milestones.
The Topeka Zoo says it will reveal the gender and name of Rudy the Bornean orangutan’s new baby at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 12.
The zoo staff said the party will be held both at the zoo and over a live stream. Those in attendance have been asked to wear blue or pink to cast their vote on what gender the baby is.
Since the baby has been born, zookeepers say the infant has displayed positive signs, including a strong grip. However, on Tuesday, May 10, they said instead of cradling the infant or holding it on her shoulder, Rudy put the baby on her back. The first milestone for the orangutan marks that it is now responsible for holding onto mom on its own.
The staff has also said the baby has made its displeasure known with vocalizations to let Rudy know something is wrong. Before the milestone, they said they mostly heard vocalizations right before nursing which means the little one is learning to express itself.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Donations from Fidelity Charitable climbed 11% to a record $4.8 billion for the first half of 2022, the nation’s largest grantmaker announced Wednesday.
The growth in payouts from Fidelity’s donor-advised funds — which let donors enjoy tax deductions and investment gains on their donations before they give the money away — paints a far sunnier picture about philanthropy than other recent reports.
The Giving USA report released last month found 2021 donations were down 0.7% when adjusted for inflation. That was a sign that the sector is generally struggling to keep pace with increased needs caused by higher prices and global crises like the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
“Individual donors are thoughtful when they contribute to their donor-advised funds, letting the growth of those funds impact their giving,” Fidelity Charitable President Jacob Pruitt told The Associated Press. “They can give more at the end of the day and not only are they giving more, but they’re giving to a variety of different causes.”
Fidelity Charitable donors earmarked more than $128 million in grants to Ukraine aid efforts in the first half of 2022, Pruitt said. Emergency relief organization International Medical Corps saw the number of Fidelity Charitable donors provide them a grant jump more than 1000% compared to the first half of 2021, while chef Jose Andres’ food security nonprofit World Central Kitchen grew more than 500%.
Similarly, Schwab Charitable announced Tuesday that its grants through its donor-advised funds were up 27% to over $4.7 billion in its 2022 fiscal year, which ended on June 30.
Pruitt said Fidelity Charitable has seen some slowing in donations in recent months, but that it’s hard to tell whether that will continue. He said data on the amount of money invested into donor-advised funds in 2022 so far would not be available until the end of the year.
“When the market is down and there is volatility, our donors step up,” he said. “Generosity will continue.”
However, “ Gilded Giving 2022,” a new report on donations released Tuesday by the Institute for Policy Studies, says the increasing popularity of donor-advised funds is distorting philanthropy and the kind of charities that receive money.
Chuck Collins, co-author of the report and the Institute’s director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good, said we have entered an era of “top-heavy philanthropy,” where wealthy people dominate charities because the majority of people are struggling economically and are less able to afford to give. He said wealthy people tend to focus on donations to foundations that they control or legacy gifts — large donations to universities and museums that result in buildings being named after them to add to their reputations for generations.
According to the report, donations over $1 million in 2021 went mainly to foundations that the donors controlled, donor-advised funds and colleges and universities. It notes that less than half of American households now donate to charity, down from 68% just 20 years ago.
“The more that wealthy people shape the priorities of philanthropy, the less we see people giving directly to those helping in their communities,” Collins said. “We could see that change with the increase of oversight. We should fix the design flaw.”
Legislation requiring those who use donor-advised funds to finish giving away the money within 15 years in order to maintain their income tax deduction was introduced in the Senate last year by Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, who caucuses with the Democrats. Another proposal would let money remain in donor-advised funds for 50 years, but it would not be eligible for an income tax deduction until it is donated.
Fidelity Charitable’s Pruitt said he supports legislation that encourages donors to actively make grants from their donor-advised funds, though he points out that most money in those accounts is already donated within five years.
“The worry,” he said, “is unintended consequences.”
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The MTV VMA Moonperson trophy is pictured. Winners of the MTV Video Music Awards, which celebrate the best music videos and artists of the year, will be revealed August 28.
The MTV VMA Moonperson trophy is pictured. Winners of the MTV Video Music Awards, which celebrate the best music videos and artists of the year, will be revealed August 28.
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Lizzo performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26 in Los Angeles, California.
Winners of the MTV Video Music Awards, which celebrate the best music videos and artists of the year, will be revealed Sunday.
Readers who remember Dire Straights singing "I want my MTV" know the event has developed a reputation over the years for buzzy moments from Madonna, Britney, Beyoncé, and Kanye.
It's fair to expect some memeable moments along with Moonperson trophies at the VMAs.
Here's what to know about the show.
The Venue
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The hosts
Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J, and Jack Harlow will all share hosting duties.
Performers
Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Eminem and Snoop Dogg, BLACKPINK, and Panic! at the Disco are among the artists scheduled to perform.
The nominees
Doja Cat, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift are among the nominees.
Styles and Doja Cat are tied for the most nominations with eight, followed by Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X with seven nominations each.
Minaj is set to take home the 2022 VMA Video Vanguard Award, while The Red Hot Chili Peppers be named Global Icons.
Live
The show starts at 8 p.m. ET and will air simultaneously on MTV, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, CW, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and VH1.
MTV also offers a free 24-hour pass to its live TV stream.
Pre-show
Pre-show performances and red carpet interviews will air live on MTV starting at 6:30 p.m ET.
If you have cable, you can stream the VMAs using your account information via the MTV website and the MTV app.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The warm days of summer are here, which means it is a prime time for a combination of outdoor activities and the cool comfort of indoors.
Duke Energy is offering a wide array of programs and plans to help customers reduce energy usage and manage their bills.
Since mid-2021, costs for fuels used to produce energy have more than tripled. Duke Energy does not profit from these increased costs, and the company proactively takes measures to insulate customers from these spikes. These steps include negotiating long-term fuel contracts and maintaining a diverse fuel mix, including nuclear, solar and hydro, for power generation.
"With the price of everything going up right now, we want to relieve the impact on our customers as much as possible," said Larry Hatcher, senior vice president of customer experience and services. "We offer a variety of programs ranging from payment flexibility to financial assistance that will help our customers who may be grappling with higher bills."
Payment options
Two payment options include Flexible Payment Plans and the Budget Billing Plan. Payment plans allow residential customers to pay their balance over a more protracted period. Options are available for customers who either need a few extra days or require a more extended installment plan to catch up.
The Budget Billing Plan is a free and popular option for customers who like to know what to expect each month. It provides predictable monthly energy bills to help customers with their household budgeting.
Energy efficiency
There are several programs to improve a home's energy efficiency for customers hoping to take proactive measures to keep their energy bills manageable.
Customers who have an email on file and a smart meter receive a mid-cycle Usage Alert to provide a mid-month view of their current usage to date and a projection of their monthly bill at their current rate of usage. They can also access daily usage through their online account profile. These tools are intended to give customers insight and control over their energy use.
The Home Energy House Call is a free program for eligible Duke Energy homeowners (In Florida, the program is called a Home Energy Check). Customers receive a free assessment detailing steps they can take to increase efficiency and lower their energy bill and a free kit with energy-saving products valued at over $180.
In most Duke Energy territories, customers can find savings at the company's online store at duke-energy.com. It offers energy-efficient fixtures such as thermostats, lighting and faucets. Also on the website, customers can discover rebate offers for making energy-saving home improvements.
Income-qualified programs
To help connect our customers in need of assistance, Duke Energy partners with community and state agencies to help those who qualify access Duke Energy and federally funded assistance programs. Programs and eligibility vary by service territory, so customers can find more information by visiting duke-energy.com or calling our customer care center.
- The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) covers heating- and cooling-related crises and is available throughout the year.
- The Weatherization Program helps income-qualified customers save energy and reduce expenses through energy conservation measures like weatherstripping and HVAC repairs or replacements.
- The Helping Home Fund is offered to income-qualified applicants in several Duke Energy operations territories. It provides in-home energy assessments and improvements such as replacing appliances and HVAC repairs up to $800.
- The Neighborhood Energy Saver Program is also available to income-qualified customers to help them lower their energy bills through in-home energy assessments.
- The Duke Energy Share the Light Fund also assists qualifying customers struggling to pay their energy bills. Employees, customers and Duke Energy shareholders contribute to these funds, which the Duke Energy Foundation matches.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AEX Global 9th Anniversary Celebration Opens with 90,000 USDT Bonus to fight against bear market. From June 14th to June 30th, global users who manage their crypto assets at AEX, share stories on Twitter, with #aexturns9 or join the AEX telegram and be active in the community, can participate in the airdrop sharing activities.
AEX Global has a rich financial business model, with three major financial business derivatives products- finance, lending and ASwap liquidity mining - that provide users with rich channels to earn cryptocurrency, and they are also the foundation of AEX. Gratefully, AEX Global 9th anniversary benefits will be sent in the AEX Finance part first.
The financial ranking event will give away a cumulative total of 1BTC, 9ETH and 545,000 USDT in the airdrops, and the top 100 users in the leaderboard can share the bonus. During the campaign, the No.1 of leaderboard will be rewarded with 1 BTC for investing in BTC, ETH and USDT DeFi smart pool/regular finance. the top 10 players will be rewarded with USDT worth close to 10,000. The top 100 users can divide the airdrop of over $20,000 based on the total amount invested. In addition, participate in investing in BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC DeFi smart pool and sign up to enjoy an interest rate increase.
Not only the operational activities to increase the user benefit, Twitter @aexglobal launched a new "AEX and Me, 1,000 USDT Waiting for You!", AEX Finance was officially launched in April 2019, and has brought more than $200 million to the crypto assets of tens of thousands of users over the past 3 years, with a cumulative total of over 13,000 participating users and a cumulative investment of about $50 billion, making it the digital asset service platform with the highest reputation in the industry.
"Community Bonus, Share 90,000 GAT" has a very low participation threshold. New users who enter the AEX community Telegram for the first time will have the opportunity to receive 99 GAT rewards. AEX is in the acceleration period of the global ecosystem establishment. Various airdrop benefits can be obtained in the community. AEX Institute will also provide users with up-to-date information in crypto industry.
This celebration of AEX Global's ninth anniversary includes all of the product of Term Earnings and Flexible Earnings, DeFi Smart Pool, Staking, Dual Investment, Fixed Savings, Lending, Instalment Purchase, Aswap, etc., with some of the best APRs in the industry today. For nine years, AEX Global has been providing users in more than 100 countries and regions around the world with continuous, safe and stable asset appreciation and financial turnover services.
The financial business $90,000 airdrop in AEX Global 9th Anniversary is just an appetizer, more and more benefits will come soon, stay tuned!
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About AEX Global
AEX Global is a cryptocurrency exchange established in 2013 and committed to becoming an international "digital life service provider" to provide 1 billion users with a diversified digital assets management service which is safe, completed and easy to use. AEX advocates safe investment and stable asset appreciation. It provides policy protection for users' assets with crypto licenses and fiat currency compliance. More than millions of users from over 100 countries and areas joined AEX during the past 9 years. 8 international headquarters respectively located in the US, Japan, Hong Kong, the UK, Singapore, Vietnam, France and the United Arab Emirates.
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STANFORD, Calif., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Terra.do, a global climate platform founded in 2020 with the mission to get 100 million people working in climate by 2030, announces that its co-founder and CEO, Anshuman Bapna, will present alongside other notable industry thought leaders in the EdTech space during the ASU + GSV 13.0 Summit at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA from April 4 - 6, 2022.
The company is excited to be a part of the Summit, which connects leading minds focused on transforming society and business around learning and work. This year, Terra.do has been named a GSV Cup semifinalist, known as the Elite 200, consisting of companies which represent the top pre-seed and seed startups in the Pre-K to Gray category. The Elite 200 come from a group of 750+ startups, judged by 175+ global leading venture capital firms and strategic partners in digital learning.
Furthermore, from the Elite 200 semifinalists category, Terra.do has qualified for the Cup's Top 20 companies who will compete in front of a live audience and panel of judges for the chance to win up to $1M in prizes. This event will take place on Tuesday evening, April 5 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST in the Seaport Ballroom A-E, Level 2 and on Channel StageX, with Andrew Yang a keynote speaker. Anshuman Bapna, CEO of Terra.do, will present on stage for the company.
Terra.do offers intensive cohort-based learning programs, a climate careers platform, and is home to a growing community of active climate professionals. It is estimated that nearly half of the world's GDP will be disrupted by climate change. Terra.do has already graduated several thousand fellows to meet these needs head-on. Programs range from the flagship Climate Change: Learning For Action, to sector-based deep dives such as The New Hydrogen Economy, and Climate Change for Software Engineers to name a few. The global Terra.do community comes from 25+ countries, and consists of climate experts, climate companies that are actively hiring, and mentors who are industry practitioners.
The ASU + GSV Summit is a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Global Silicon Valley (GSV) Ventures and was started in 2010. In its 13th year, the summit is a gathering of notable companies from various industries focused on the Education and Talent Technology (EdTech) industry. The event is a platform for companies to showcase their research, insights, and collaborate with others to advance the EdTech dialogue.
About Terra.do
Terra.do is a global platform for learning about climate change, meeting experts and peers, and building a career in climate. Founded in 2020, it is working on the mission to get 100 million people working in climate by 2030.
For more information, visit www.terra.do
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Not many people can understand or empathize with the things first responders encounter during an emergency or even on a daily basis. Public safety service comes with great personal sacrifice, and many first responders silently carry the burden. Trauma can be difficult to discuss with others. First responders are dedicated to protecting others and too often put themselves at the bottom of the priority list.
People don’t call 9-1-1 because they’re having a good day. And those experiences, those images that stay rooted in the mind, take a toll. Compared to the general population, first responders experience higher rates of depression, post-traumatic stress, burnout, anxiety and other mental health issues. And in law enforcement, one study found a more than 20-year difference in life expectancy compared to the average American male.
It’s also estimated that 20-25% of all first responders experience post-traumatic stress. And that statistic was established before the COVID-19 pandemic and the extra challenges it added to the already challenging jobs done by firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel and other public safety officials. Stress can be a protective factor in the face of life-threatening events, but too many first responders go on to internalize and ignore traumatic experiences.
These staggering statistics are just a few of the reasons public safety agencies are focusing more on first responder health and wellness. To complement their efforts, FirstNet established the FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition. FirstNet, Built with AT&T, is public safety’s only nationwide network created with and for first responders. As public safety’s communications partner, we work closely with the women and men on the front lines and recognize the need for a diverse array of services, tools and resources. The Health & Wellness Coalition brings together more than two dozen member organizations that represent more than 1.3 million first responders, and its priorities were developed from the input of more than 350 first responders.
The coalition recently led to us enlisting some furry friends for help. Through the FirstNet Response Operations Group, we launched the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative earlier this year. There are more than 30 therapy animals stationed across the country specifically trained to support the health and well-being of first responders.
To date, more than 2,500 first responders in the field have interacted with ROG the Dog across the country. Studies have shown that interacting with animals can improve coping and recovery, enhance morale, decrease stress and reduce the effects of PTSD and emotional distress.
Mental health care has recently been a top priority in Georgia with state leaders rallying behind this critical issue. Under Georgia House Speaker David Ralston’s leadership, the Georgia General Assembly passed transformational legislation this year that will expand access to mental health care for Georgians.
Many resources exist that can improve coping and recovery, enhance morale, decrease stress and reduce emotional distress. For chiefs, administrators and agency heads, it is never too late to institute departmental initiatives and trainings that support the health and wellness of first responders with organizations such as the All Clear Foundation or the Georgia Office of Public Safety Support, an arm of the Georgia Department of Public Safety created to provide support and mental health care for Georgia first responders and public safety officials.
Additionally, numerous safety and wellness apps like Lighthouse Health & Wellness, ResponderRel8, BJA VALOR Officer Safety, The Better App: Mental Health and others provide easy and efficient access to information and support services.
Raising awareness and highlighting the challenges are critical steps towards changing the stigma around first responder mental health. Seeking help and creating an open environment that encourages conversation about these topics can increase resiliency, help build better working environments, safer departments and healthier individuals.
There is no better way to say thank you to all the women and men who put the lives of others before their own than to make first responder health and wellness a top priority. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/anna-courie-program-focuses-on-health-wellness-of-first-responders/article_28d26348-dc3e-11ec-b183-4b6cfb6b8f3b.html | 2022-05-25T23:40:32Z |
Company on the cusp of helping more than 1 million people prosper from clean energy
OAKLAND, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mosaic, a leading financing platform for U.S. residential solar and energy-efficient home improvements, today announced it has surpassed $8 billion in loans funded through the company's platform. This accomplishment marks yet another success for the mission-driven business, which has funded approximately $1 billion in loans per quarter this year and also achieved its highest monthly loan volume to date in June.
"This is a moment in time when it has to be all hands on deck to help more families make the switch to clean energy solutions," said Billy Parish, founder and CEO of Mosaic. "Together with our partners, we make sustainable home improvements more accessible and affordable for homeowners — which is even more important with the impact of inflation and rising utility costs sweeping the country. We have no plans of slowing down and will not stop until we reach our vision of 100% clean energy for all."
The company passed the $8 billion mark in late June, less than two months after announcing $7 billion in loans funded. The impact of this growth puts Mosaic on the cusp of passing another major milestone — helping more than 1 million people prosper from clean energy. This includes homeowners, contractors and their crews, Mosaic employees as well as other equipment suppliers and partners.
"When we started Mosaic in 2010, our mission was to empower millions of people to prosper from clean energy," said Parish. "I am incredibly proud of what we've done to help people and the planet thrive, and eternally grateful to everyone who has made this possible. It will take all of us working together to help the next million people prosper."
To support this substantial growth, the company has also hired top business development talent, including: Jamie Kline, Vice President of Business Growth; Eric Torykian, HVAC Business Development Executive; and Patrick Brokaw, Roofing Business Development Executive.
"Jamie, Eric and Pat are proven industry professionals, and they joined our team at a pivotal moment in the company's growth," said Parish. "With extensive experience in renewable energy and home renovation, they are already making significant contributions for Mosaic and our partners."
About Mosaic
Mosaic makes financing solar, solar plus energy storage systems, and other sustainable home improvements accessible and affordable for homeowners by providing a fast and easy way to apply for financing options. Customers learn about Mosaic through approved solar installers and home improvement contractors, as well as other ecosystem partners, and can get a credit decision in minutes for no money down loans with fixed interest rates and multiple term options. Financing applied for and processed through the Mosaic platform is originated by Solar Mosaic LLC or one of its lending/financing partners. For our network of thousands of solar installers and home improvement contractors, Mosaic provides a streamlined financing platform to drive sales growth. Since 2012, Mosaic has helped more than 250,000 households switch to sustainable home improvements with its financing products.
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Leading window treatment franchise recognized by Franchise Business review for excellence among female franchise owners
DENVER, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has been recognized as one of the best franchises for women by Franchise Business Review. Gotcha Covered is in rare company as only 50 franchise brands qualified for the 2022 list.
"Being named to this prestigious list is truly an honor," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. "The franchise industry is a perfect solution for women looking to start their own business, and it's an accomplishment to know that our team works hard to ensure they have the proper tools in place to be successful.
"Our women owners do an excellent job of displaying what the Gotcha Covered brand is all about. They take pride in delivering an excellent customer experience, and we want to support them by providing an excellent franchisee experience."
Gotcha Covered was among 267 franchise brands, representing more than 8,000 female franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review's research.
Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction in key areas of their franchise system including training and support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.
"Before I became a Gotcha Covered franchise owner, I worked a long time in interior design. So, I had a pretty strong eye for what the community was looking for to beautify their homes," said Claudia Carolina Carrillo, owner of Gotcha Covered of Central Austin. "Even with my prior knowledge, I still needed help as a new business owner, and Gotcha Covered far exceeded my expectations. They are very supportive and always open to answering any of my questions.
"Their corporate team is easy to reach while staying professional in all business aspects. In addition, they provide great franchisee tools to help with business operations. As a female business owner, I couldn't have selected a better family to be a part of."
Adding 27 new franchise locations in 2021, Gotcha Covered currently has over 130 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.
Please visit the Franchise Business Review website to see the entire Top 50 Franchises for Women list.
For more information on Gotcha Covered or to find your local consultant, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com.
About Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. They offer end-to-end consultation with the customer's specific needs and goals in mind. The company currently has over 130 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.
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Veteran officer accused of dealing crack cocaine, police department says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A veteran New Orleans police officer was arrested Wednesday on allegations of dealing crack cocaine, the New Orleans Police Department said.
Reginald Koeller III was booked on narcotics and weapons charges, WVUE reports. The NOPD said Koeller, 38, is a patrol officer assigned to the NOPD’s Fourth District.
Koeller is an 18-year veteran of the force and has been placed on emergency suspension pending the outcome of “an ongoing federal investigation,” according to the NOPD.
Koeller was arrested after FBI agents and officers from the NOPD’s Public Integrity Bureau executed a search warrant.
Records showed he was booked on a charge of illegally carrying a weapon with a controlled dangerous substance, an offense punishable by 5-10 years in state prison upon conviction.
The police officer was also booked on possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. Prosecutors said in court Wednesday that the federal agents and detectives seized 32.1 grams of crack cocaine. Under Louisiana law, the distribution of 28 grams or more of cocaine can be punishable upon conviction by a prison term of 1-20 years.
Federal penalties can vary if the narcotics and weapons case winds up being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
In his first appearance Wednesday in Orleans Parish Magistrate Court, Koeller’s bond was set at $7,500 for each count, for a total of $15,000.
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Wall Street is battling to determine the future of work from home
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business
Big banks like to stick together on major policy decisions. But as Wall Street grapples with heading back-to-work, a rare chasm is growing between the finance giants.
The implications of these choices, and the resulting stratification of policies will likely ripple through the world of finance and out to Main Street in the coming months.
Citigroup’s chief executive Jane Fraser announced in March that the majority of the company’s 210,000 employees will be allowed to go hybrid with three days in the office and two days at home each week. UBS made similar plans last month with the launch of their Virtual Worker Framework that will allow some US employees to work 100% remotely.
Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are taking hardline approaches, requiring employees to come into the office five days a week.
This shift toward flexibility on Wall Street comes as the industry faces a new competitive recruiting landscape — Big Tech and cryptocurrency jobs offer recent graduates big salaries, big perks, and fewer hours in the office. Banks responded by dolling out higher base salaries and bonuses.
But money isn’t always enough. A January study by MIT’s Sloan Management Review found that flexibility on remote work arrangements was 150% more predictive of high employee retention rates than compensation levels.
Banks like Citi are responding by offering Zoom-free Fridays, Citi Reset Day, an annual firmwide holiday, and hybrid work for those who want it.
Tom Naratil, President of UBS Americas, said his program will “appeal to a more diverse pool of applicants and increase employee retention,” giving the bank a competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive landscape. “We recognize the world has changed and we continue to adapt so that we can deliver the best for our clients and our people,” he said.
Some banks don’t agree with that stance. They’re betting that hybrid work is a pandemic-era flash in the pan.
“Bringing our employees safely back to the office is core to our apprenticeship culture and client-centric business,” said Andrea Williams, Goldman Sachs global head of media relations. “What’s clear through the process is that we are better together than apart, especially as an employer of choice for those in the beginning stage of their career.”
About 75% of Goldman Sachs staff is a Millennial or Gen-Zer.
So far, Goldman’s bet is paying off. The bank’s summer internship program saw a record 236,000 applicants in 2022, a 17% increase from 2021 and 202,000 full-time first-year applicants, a 27% increase year-over-year.
Goldman was one of the only firms to hold an in-person program for summer interns in 2021 and will do the same this year.
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman said during a keynote speech at the Australian Financial Review Business Summit in Sydney last month that it’s unrealistic to expect to excel at a job without being physically present.
“A lot of us have gone into the mindset of ‘Jobland’,” Gorman said. “Well if you’re in ‘Careerland,’ you need to be around other people to learn from them a bit.”
We’re in the middle of a restarting phenomenon, said Steven Davis, a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. The nature of work will become stratified — companies will decide where they stand on hybrid work and workers will sort themselves based on their own preferences.
A lack of diversity
The problem is that older workers, women, and workers of color have expressed stronger preferences to work from home or in a hybrid setup. That means companies that require their employees to commute into the office full time may end up lacking diversity on their teams.
A recent Axios-Harris Poll survey found that 52% of women say they enjoy working remotely and would like to do so in the long term, compared with 41% of men. About 15% of women say working in person allows for more camaraderie among colleagues, compared with 25% of men, and 52% of Black workers and 50% of women say working from home is better than working in the office when it comes to advancing in their careers, compared with 42% of men.
A shortage of child care workers in the United States is also weighing on women who are unable to return find the affordable caretakers they need to enable them to return to the office, said Ileen DeVault, professor of labor history at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University,
“If you let everybody choose what they want to do, it looks like women and minority group members will spend less time on the worksite than men and white employees,” said Davis. “People seem to like the workplace less when they are in a distinct minority. And it’s not just about gender, race and ethnicity. It also shows up with respect to political persuasion, and religious beliefs.”
This could make the workplace “an even less minority-friendly place.” he said. “Individual worksites might become more homogeneous.”
Just 5% of Goldman Sachs managing director class are Black, and 30% of the class are women, CEO David Solomon reported in his 2021 annual report and shareholder letter. The class is the most diverse to date but “we still have much work to do to build and retain a pipeline of diverse leadership,” he said, noting that the company was hiring additional diversity recruiters and expanding sponsorship and development programs for diverse talent.
The bottom line
Wall Street has long been considered a pacesetter for US policy and corporate culture at large, and it appears that Washington is echoing the calls of David Solomon, James Gorman, and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan.
“Because of the progress we’ve made fighting Covid, Americans can not only get back to work, but they can go to the office and safely fill our great downtown cities again,” President Joe Biden announced in his State of the Union address.
But a growing number of Big Tech companies including Facebook, Twitter and Slack have already made remote work their permanent norm. Apple and Google are embracing hybrid models, for now. Management consulting company McKinsey has called this change a once in a generation reimagining of work, but warned that it would take years of experimentation to find the right calibration.
The proof, said Davis of the Booth school, is in the pudding (or in this case, the patents). The share of new patent applications that advance work from home technologies has been following an upward trajectory since the onset of the pandemic.
That improved technology will be a force in supporting “a new equilibrium where many organizations do have hybrid work as an important feature of their working arrangements,” he said.
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Invesco Ltd. Announces June 30, 2022 Assets Under Management
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
ATLANTA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1,390.4 billion, a decrease of 4.2% versus previous month-end. The firm experienced net long-term outflows of $3.9 billion in the month. Non-management fee earning net inflows were $0.7 billion and money market net inflows were $15.0 billion. AUM was negatively impacted by unfavorable market returns which decreased AUM by $68 billion. Reinvested distributions increased AUM by $1.6 billion and FX decreased AUM by $6.9 billion. Preliminary average total AUM for the quarter through June 30 were $1,457.2 billion, and preliminary average active AUM for the quarter through June 30 were $989.2 billion.
About Invesco Ltd. Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. With offices in more than 20 countries, our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities. For more information, visit www.invesco.com/corporate.
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THOROFARE, N.J., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkpoint Systems, the only vertically integrated solution provider for retail, is delighted to have received the Good Design® distinction from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design for its unique NS40 Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) antenna.
Launched in late 2020, Checkpoint's NS40 provides grocery retailers with a discreet but powerful in-lane loss prevention solution. Featuring a brushed steel finish as standard, the NS40 has an ultra-slim design, with patented 360 circular array technology along with the benefits of Bluetooth connectivity for easy deployment.
Developed to be unobtrusive and effortlessly fit within grocery stores, the antenna can be painted, powder-coated or vinyl wrapped to match any store's visual identity, while custom voice messages and a variety of sounds and coloured LEDs can be created for different alarm events.
The NS40 also pushes the boundaries when it comes to performance. Able to be installed at the end of a checkout offers earlier detection, giving retailers a better chance of theft recovery before merchandise reaches the store exit. Not only that, cases of non-deactivation by store staff can be quickly corrected, causing minimal embarrassment to honest shoppers.
And thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity installation is easier than ever before, with fewer cables and less floor cutting meaning retailers can save time and money on installation and in-store changes.
Founded in 1950, Good Design is one of the world's most prestigious, recognized and oldest design awards programmes. Organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies, it covers inventive consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured around the world.
"For years store designers had to work around large, plastic antennas that were necessary to deter thieves but were designed for functionality without the key element of design so the aesthetics were less critical. When we launched the NS40 we effectively showed retailers that antennas could become a design feature of stores. The aesthetics has become a key design requirement for Checkpoint's newer systems.
"This award shows how far we have taken EAS design, even a few years ago it would have been unheard of to win a design award for a loss prevention antenna. We're incredibly proud of our team that developed this latest generation of solutions which are enabling retailers to balance store design with loss prevention to protect profits and attract more people into a store."
Checkpoint Systems is currently working on developing an update to the NS40 that will enable retailers to place the antenna in even more store locations.
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A division of CCL Industries, Checkpoint Systems is the only vertically integrated RF/RFID solution provider for retail. With consumer demands accelerating at an extraordinary rate driven by technology, Checkpoint delivers intelligent solutions – bringing clarity and efficiency into the retail environment anytime, anywhere. Through a unique offering of software, hardware, labels, tags and connected cloud-based solutions, Checkpoint optimizes retail operations and efficiencies with real-time intuitive data delivered throughout the supply chain and in-store resulting in improved profitability and an enriched consumer experience. Checkpoint's intelligent retail solutions are built upon 50 years of radio frequency technology expertise, innovative high-theft and loss prevention solutions, market-leading software, RFID hardware and comprehensive labeling capabilities to brand, secure and track merchandise from source to shelf.
Twitter: @CheckpointSys
CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in specialty label and packaging solutions for global corporations, small businesses and consumers, employs approximately 19,000 people and operates 150 facilities in 25 countries on six continents with corporate offices in Toronto, Canada, and Framingham, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.cclind.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Making real-time, artificial intelligence-informed product recommendations to potential customers at the point of sale just got easier. A new partnership between Actifai and CSG (NASDAQ: CSGS) brings Actifai's industry-leading offer optimization and recommendation software to every customer interaction across the sales and care experience.
CSG, a global leader in customer engagement, revenue management, and payments solutions, is integrating Actifai's software-as-a-service into the CSG Advanced Convergent Platform (ACP). ACP customers and their care agents can seamlessly deploy Actifai's artificial intelligence software to generate higher average revenue per user (ARPU), drive increased sales conversions, and improve the customer sales and support experience. Existing Actifai customers have seen results that deliver up to a 14% increase in ARPU and 5% or higher sales conversion rates. Integrating Actifai directly into ACP allows CSG customers to quickly configure, test, and deploy the solution.
Actifai's platform reduces the burden consumers face as they navigate a complex selection of package and product options. By incorporating external demographic, competitive, and behavioral information to learn about a consumer's unique circumstances, Actifai is able to generate the single best offer for that individual in real time. Actifai's AI and machine learning models support this recommendation with dynamically-generated selling points to help the consumer understand why this offer fits their needs and help the agent close the sale. This automated process maximizes ARPU, customer satisfaction, and the likelihood of acceptance.
Actifai is embedding its UI and AI tools within the CSG agent care experience for inbound sales and customer care to create a seamless end-to-end workflow from offer recommendation to order entry. CSG will further enable its customers to extend Actifai's capabilities to their ecommerce channels with optimized offer recommendations that simplify the web-based buying experience.
"In a highly competitive market, our customers need truly innovative solutions to establish, protect, and grow their subscriber relationships," said Jim Daley, SVP, Broadband, Cable and Satellite, CSG. "By leveraging Actifai, CSG's solutions help operators offer their employees and customers an impactful and useful tool. The use of real-time external data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is empowering CSG customers to further personalize every consumer experience and maximize the value of each interaction."
"CSG's industry-leading solutions for the cable and telecommunications market made them an ideal partner to bring Actifai's solutions to new customers. Now, CSG customers can effortlessly drive ARPU and conversion increases using Actifai's proven AI," said Jeff Vogt, EVP and GM – Cable, Media, and Telecommunications, Actifai.
Actifai is a software-as-a-service provider to customer-facing organizations including cable, media, and telecommunications operators. Actifai's customer engagement platform reduces the complexity of choice for sales agents and consumers, eliminating information barriers to maximize the value of customer interaction. With tailored, AI-powered recommendations, operators can customize consumer interactions and optimize outcomes in real-time across their live and digital sales channels. For more information, please visit www.actifai.com.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of SDIG during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Stronghold Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa Semiconductor Corp., were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: June 13, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/stronghold-digital-mining-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=27341&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of SDIG during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 13, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SUMMIT, N.J., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ECP has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Sendero Midstream Partners, LP ("Sendero") to Crestwood Midstream Partners LP, an affiliate of Crestwood Equity Partners LP (NYSE: CEQP) (collectively, "Crestwood") for an enterprise value cash purchase price of $600 million, plus/minus adjustments for working capital.
Sendero is a premier gas gathering and processing business located in Eddy County, New Mexico, one of the most actively developed counties in the Permian Basin. Through ECP's ownership, Sendero has developed 350 MMcf/d of gas processing capacity and 140 miles of natural gas pipelines.
"I would like thank the entire Sendero team for their unwavering commitment to developing a first-class gathering and processing system in the Permian Basin and for repositioning the business for growth and success coming out of the 2020 downturn," said Pete Labbat, Managing Partner at ECP. "We are excited for Sendero to partner with Crestwood, a premier midstream operator, and are confident that the company will benefit from Crestwood's strong track record."
"We are proud of our partnership with ECP, one of the leaders in the energy infrastructure space, and appreciate the team's engagement and support in growing the business into what it is today," said Joe Griffin, Chief Executive Officer of Sendero. "I would like to thank all of our incredibly hard-working Sendero employees and I am grateful to have worked with such a special group."
The transaction, which is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and other customary closing conditions, is expected to close in July 2022.
About Sendero Midstream
Sendero Midstream is a private energy company that provides full-service, innovative midstream solutions throughout the Northern Delaware Basin. Sendero currently operates two cryogenic processing plants with a combined capacity of 350 MMcf/d and associated gathering and compression facilities in the Northern Delaware Basin in Eddy County, New Mexico.
About ECP
ECP, founded in 2005, is a leading investor across energy transition, electrification and decarbonization infrastructure assets, including power generation, renewables and storage solutions, environmental infrastructure and efficiency & reliability assets facilitating the energy transition. The ECP team, comprised of 61 people with 500 years of collective industry experience, deep expertise and extensive relationships, has consummated more than 60 transactions over the last 10 years, representing more than $45 billion of enterprise value. For more information, visit www.ecpgp.com.
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Alcantara smothers Braves with 14 whiffs in Marlins’ 4-1 win
By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — Sandy Alcantara matched his career high with 14 strikeouts, dominating the Atlanta Braves for the second time in a week and leading the Miami Marlins to a 4-1 victory. Alcantara allowed only four hits with no walks in eight innings . Miguel Rojas had three hits, including a homer in the sixth off Darren O’Day. Garrett Cooper’s two-run double off Collin McHugh in the seventh gave Miami a 4-1 lead. Atlanta fell to 4-12 in day games, the worst record in the majors. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/28/alcantara-smothers-braves-with-14-whiffs-in-marlins-4-1-win/ | 2022-05-29T02:16:17Z |
NASSAU, Bahamas, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannaverse Technologies ("Cannaversetech™"), the pioneering cannabis Metaverse platform, has officially retained the law firm Fox Rothschild LLP as their legal counsel in connection with their Metaverse, Cannaland™, under development as the world's first cannabis-focused Metaverse.
As legalized cannabis has become a rapidly expanding industry in the United States, Fox Rothschild has become a leading law firm assembling a national team of skilled and experienced attorneys to assist cannabis businesses with their legal needs at every step.
Leading Fox Rothschild's efforts for Cannaversetech™ will be Vijay Choksi, an accomplished cannabis attorney who leverages an insider's understanding of businesses to serve the commercial and regulatory legal needs of clients in the medical and adult-use marijuana sectors. His in-house experience means that in addition to possessing detailed knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that govern the legal cannabis, health care and CBD sectors, he understands their practical implications for operations and is well-versed in corporate matters and has negotiated contracts governing a broad variety of aspects of business, including manufacturing, licensing, security, lab testing, business associate relationships and commercial leases.
"We are thrilled to welcome Fox Rothschild as Cannaland's official legal counsel," said Mark Bonner, CEO of Cannaversetech™. "As this emerging industry faces unprecedented issues, Fox Rothschild is uniquely qualified to help us navigate the industry's complexities, especially while the consumption of cannabis remains prohibited at the federal level."
Vijay Choksi, Counsel for Fox Rothschild, added, "We have experience working as counsel for highly regulated businesses and are familiar with navigating the constantly evolving matrix of cannabis compliance regulations, having helped draft some of the legalization legislation. We look forward to helping guide Cannaversetech™ to navigate the complicated regulations in this new digital medium."
For the business community, Cannaland™ will feature opportunities to set up locations, advertise, and converse virtually with the feel of real-world experiences. A virtual Mainstreet in Cannaland™ will also feature a place where users can experience a variety of retail concepts, including consumption lounges.
About Fox Rothschild
Fox Rothschild LLP (www.foxrothschild.com) is a full-service law firm built to serve businesses of all sizes as well as individuals. Over the past 100 years, we have grown to 950 lawyers nationwide. Clients come to Fox because we understand their issues, their priorities and the way they think. At Fox, we care about your success as much as you do.
About Cannaverse Technologies
Cannaversetech™, the creator of Cannaland™, under development as the world's first cannabis Metaverse and pioneer in cannabis product marketing, manufacturing, and merchandising with an innovative blockchain payment system, is intended to empower cultivators, growers, testing labs, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, medical dispensaries, and consumption lounges with the ability to scale and monetize their brands while directly addressing the existing gaps in the cannabis industry. Cannaversetech™'s meta marketplace on the blockchain will revolutionize the global cannabis industry by connecting every facet of the cannabis and hemp communities in a Metaverse environment. For more information, visit www.cannaversetech.io.
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Stephen Francy
212-805-3017
sfrancy@rubensteinpr.com
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Dear Heloise: First, let me thank you for all the scam alerts you’ve sent out to the public in your column. You have saved me and countless others from losing their life savings to scammers.
There are ways people can protect themselves from scammers who try to take advantage of trusting individuals. There are precautions to take, and here are a few of them:
As we have all been warned, never give out any personal or financial information over the phone to people who call, text or email you.
Never let anyone force you into making a quick financial decision. Scammers love to use phrases such as “one time offer,” “exclusive offer” or any language that makes it seem as though you need to act right then. Hang up the phone.
Change your passwords at least every three or four months. Bothersome as it may be, it can save you from fraud. Never tell anyone what your passwords are.
Ignore calls, text messages and emails about odd activity on your account from a bank or corporation. Instead, call that corporation or bank directly and ask to talk to someone in the fraud prevention department.
Don’t become a victim of a scammer’s greed.
— James H., Fairfax, Va. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/advice_columns/article_8bf2bcae-d205-11ec-937e-13d1fb1de95c.html | 2022-05-13T07:54:46Z |
ALBANY – An Albany woman faces child cruelty charges after police investigating a domestic dispute call were told that she slammed a toddler to the ground.
Police were dispatched on Tuesday to 2505 N. Slappey Blvd. on a domestic violence call that involved an argument between Tanada Shacore Terry and the father of their 7-month-old child.
The father, who was not named in an Albany Police Department release about the incident, called Dougherty County Emergency Medical Services about the toddler.
Terry told police that she accidentally fell while holding the child, but a witness disputed that claim.
Terry, 25, was charged with cruelty to children and taken to the Dougherty County Jail, and police said additional charges are pending.
Police ask anyone with information about the case to call Albany Area Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-TIPS or an investigator at (229) 431-2100.
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'I owe him one': J'Mar Smith wants to win USFL title for his Stallions coach Skip Holtz
CANTON — The Birmingham Stallions are one win way of completing the new USFL's inaugural season with a championship. For quarterback J'Mar Smith, it is something that he wants to achieve for the Stallions head coach Skip Holtz.
"Going into the game, I have that mental stability with Coach Holtz, understanding of what he wants and what we have to do to get this win," Smith said. "It feels great to me. I owe him one, so I feel good right now."
The Stallions play the Philadelphia Stars in the USFL championship game at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Before Smith was the Stallions' starting QB, he was working in chiropractic cleaning. Once he heard Holtz was hired by Birmingham, Smith was excited, yet calm, as he waited for that phone call from his former college coach.
"I kind of got a little happy, but I was still working and staying level-headed," Smith said. "When that opportunity came I will be ready."
Little did Smith know, that phone call was bound to happen once the Stallions selected Smith in the USFL draft. Holtz was hoping he would be available when the Stallions were on the clock for the quarterback round of the draft. Once he was, there was no hesitation when they picked Smith. Smith and Holtz were reunited.
"I love the guy," Holtz said. "I can say that. I love who he is and who he's become. I loved the way that he handled a difficult situation in his life that could've defined him. Instead, he had that opportunity to develop him into the man that he is today."
Smith and Holtz's relationship goes back to Louisiana Tech. Smith — who is from Meridian, Mississippi — played five years as a Bulldog, starting since his sophomore year.
Smith didn't end his final year at Tech on the best note. Smith was suspended for the final two regular-season games for violating team rules. He did return for the bowl game on Dec. 26, 2019 when the Bulldogs upset the Miami Hurricanes in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana.
"To see him come back where we shut out Miami, 14-0 in his final collegiate game, I think J'Mar has got the talent to be a really, really good quarterback. I think the world of him," Holtz said.
That bowl win was the last time the two shared the field together until his year. Despite finishing on top, Smith was not satisfied. He deeply regretted his poor decision, but took it as a life lesson going forward.
Smith was on a mission in his pro debut. Smith ranked third in the USFL in passing yards (1,573) and passing touchdowns (10). The Stallions went 9-1, securing the South Division title. Smith was in the mix to be the league's MVP.
"I took it upon myself that went deep down into a space that I didn't need to go to, but it made me a better man,'' Smith said. "Some mistakes you don't want to happen but some mistakes lead to a space in your life. I guess you can say it made me a better person. It led me to things I wanted to do on today's date, so when I say I owe him one, I mean it with the bottom of my heart."
Skip Holtz brings Ohio ties
Holtz might know the state of Ohio like the back of his hand. He has made lots of trips across the state in his 35 years of coaching and recruiting prospects, and has built relationships along the way.
"It's funny how things go full circle, and my ties in the state of Ohio as I recruited the state for an awfully long time," Holtz said.
Holtz also has family ties to the state that began with his dad, College Football Hall of Fame coach Lou Holtz. Lou is from East Liverpool and later played linebacker at Kent State.
The Holtz family also has connections to Ohio State football. Lou coached under Woody Hayes on the 1968 Ohio State national championship team.Skip's son, Trey, was a Buckeyes graduate assistant for Urban Meyer and Ryan Day for three years, as well.
Skip was full of excitement as soon as he found out the USFL playoffs would be in Canton.
"It's great to be back in the wonderful state of Ohio, and it's great for an opportunity to try and win a championship in the USFL," Holtz said. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/pro/2022/06/30/usfl-championship-game-jmar-smith-birmingham-stallions-head-coach-skip-holtz-philadelphia-stars/7763840001/ | 2022-06-30T13:10:07Z |
Minute Media kickstarted a multi-year partnership with Special Olympics at their 2022 USA Games with the goal of amplifying the importance of inclusivity in sports through community work and content creation
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding on their prioritization of diversity and inclusion, leading global technology company Minute Media and its sports entertainment network, FanSided are proud to partner with Special Olympics International to help end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities and further inclusivity in sports. This global partnership exemplifies the power of authentic storytelling and will leverage Minute Media's editorial platforms to raise awareness and share the inspiring stories of people with intellectual disabilities.
"For the last two years, FanSided has been intimately involved in helping Special Olympics bring awareness to the incredible sports programming they offer globally through dedicated editorial coverage," said Zach Best, Co-Founder & General Manager of FanSided. "As we look to the future, we know there are so many more meaningful stories we can tell our readers and are thrilled that this partnership will give us the opportunity to be a champion for inclusion across our passionate fan communities."
As one of the fastest growing platforms of sports and lifestyle digital properties, with more than 300 destinations focused on specific fandoms, including professional sports, college sports, lifestyle, entertainment and more, FanSided's mission is to tell stories that have a positive impact on communities. This mission is highlighted throughout their "Why We Play" editorial series, which features Special Olympics and demonstrates the powerful impact and awareness of inclusive storytelling.
This multi-year partnership between Minute Media and Special Olympics International kicked off in Orlando, FL last month at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games where, as part of their annual company offsite, nearly 100 Minute Media and FanSided employees from around the world volunteered their time in-person at a variety of different Special Olympics events. With this partnership, FanSided and Minute Media hope to reimagine what the intersection of inclusive content between fans and industries looks like, as they prioritize creating communities that celebrate uniqueness. In its continued effort to amplify this storytelling and employee involvement globally, Minute Media will expand this partnership across their other platforms such as Mental Floss, by spreading awareness about Special Olympics. Additionally, Minute Media plans to continue supporting Special Olympics through digital and social content, media placements and employee participation in other international markets where both organizations have a presence.
"At Minute Media we know it is our responsibility to use our editorial voice and platforms to create the change we'd like to see in the world. Storytelling is our toolbox and it's been an honor to help tell the inspiring stories of Special Olympics athletes. We look forward to expanding our partnership with Special Olympics within new markets and across new platforms," said Asaf Peled, Founder and CEO of Minute Media.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIwJ4Fd7iLU
"I'm thrilled to welcome Minute Media and FanSided as partners in advocating for inclusion and building positive attitudes about athletes with intellectual disabilities through their dedication to inclusive programming worldwide," said Mary Davis, Special Olympics CEO. "On behalf of the Special Olympics global family I want to thank Asaf Peled and his amazing team for their continued support and dedication to embracing a truly unified approach in storytelling. Their commitment to transforming the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through the stories they have told and will continue to tell is testament to their principles and ethos as an organization."
About Minute Media:
Minute Media is a leading technology and digital content company. Our proprietary video and multimedia publishing platform, Voltax, powers the creation, distribution, consumption and monetization of third party publishers and advertisers as well as our own sports and culture content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, DBLTAP, Mental Floss and The Big Lead. As of September 2021, the company is ranked as a top three property within U.S. sports video unique viewership and U.S. sports reach according to Comscore. For more information, visit www.MinuteMedia.com.
About FanSided:
FanSided, the ultimate home of fans, is a network of 300+ localized sites custom-tailored to serve countless sports and entertainment fandoms. Our sites and their writers are the most knowledgeable and dedicated voices of the fandoms to which they belong, allowing us to transform their passions into meaningful content. FanSided is owned and operated by Minute Media, whose other destinations include The Players' Tribune, 90min, DBLTAP, The Big Lead, and Mental Floss.
About Special Olympics:
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health and leadership. With more than six million athletes and Special Olympics Unified Sports® partners in over 190 countries and territories and more than one million coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and over 100,000 Games and competitions every year.
Engage with us on: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and our blog on Medium. Learn more at www.SpecialOlympics.org.
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HOUSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its strategy to serve the rapidly-changing energy industry with omni-channel content, Hart Energy announces a total redesign of Oil and Gas Investor magazine, an initiative that connects industry audiences to Hart Energy's comprehensive news and coverage on whichever platforms they choose. Oil and Gas Investor, the industry's most-respected and read publication that today's CEO's, board members, investors and virtually all Energy leaders grew up reading, has been dramatically reimagined and fully integrated with HartEnergy.com, the company's website.
Hart Energy has struck the perfect balance with its recent redesign of Oil and Gas Investor. The monthly publication's design is contemporary and it features more impactful, new content that includes expanded A&D analysis, capital markets, regulatory, and technology coverage. Based on feedback from readers, coverage in key areas is expanded, and features are now more concise, quicker to read and chock-full of data, analysis and charts.
"As a 21st century media and information services company, we know that energy executives and professionals want to consume news and information on multiple platforms that serve them in the office or on the go," said Hart Energy CEO, John Hartig. For 40 years, Oil and Gas Investor has been the go-to-source for oil and gas industry business information and it's now fully integrated with Hart Energy's digital platforms, Hart Energy's exclusive conferences and Rextag data operations."
What is revolutionary about the new Oil and Gas Investor is its exclusive content that features on-page QR codes leading directly to much deeper and richer content on the company's website, HartEnergy.com. There, readers can really dig into the story to understand the players, their plans, related activities, political, social and economic influences, and gain insights from our rich databases.
Specific new Oil and Gas Investor reader and advertiser benefits include:
- Digital first publication: Each feature, column and data point is connected to more in-depth analysis, video interviews, expanded coverage and interactive data on HartEnergy.com.
- More contemporary voice: Increased Q&A profiles and perspectives from industry stakeholders, especially from the growing voice of up-and-coming leadership.
- Expanded editorial coverage: With coverage of the rapidly changing industry and heightened focus on key areas, such as production activity, A&D, capital markets (finance & investment), technology and regulatory.
About Hart Energy
Since 1973, Hart Energy has been the global energy industry's comprehensive and omni-channel source for news, data, and analysis. At Hart Energy, our mission is to create, aggregate, organize and analyze timely and targeted information across platforms in ways that business professionals and investors can trust for making energy-related decisions.
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John Hartig, CEO, jhartig@hartenergy.com
Eric Flynn, VP Marketing, eflynn@hartenergy.com
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DALLAS, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stream Realty Partners has promoted the Executive Managing Director of its Dallas-Fort Worth market to serve as the firm's next Chief Operating Officer.
In his new role as COO, Blake Kendrick will help drive alignment, process, and profitability across the company's 14 markets while continuing to manage the Dallas and Fort Worth operations. He will work alongside President Chris Jackson on the firm's vision and growth strategy, which includes plans to continue expanding across new markets and business lines. Kendrick will transition into the new role over the next few months as current COO Liz Sheff prepares to retire in July after more than 12 years at Stream and 32 years in the commercial real estate industry.
Among Kendrick's top priorities are ensuring that infrastructure will handle the firm's projected growth while maintaining and highlighting its distinct culture with strategic internal and external messaging across all business lines.
"Blake is a forward-thinking, empathetic leader who understands the values and culture of Stream," Jackson said. "He's trusted and respected by all our leaders and, most importantly, by the people he will be working closely with to guide our growth and success. I'm looking forward to seeing him build on the successes of Liz and her team while finding new ways to serve our employees and customers."
Kendrick joined Stream as a member of the Dallas industrial team after graduating from Texas A&M University in 2006 with a master's degree. During his tenure, he has held several leadership positions across the company in addition to being one of the top industrial brokers in the DFW market.
Stream Realty Partners is a full-service commercial real estate firm with integrated offerings in leasing, property management, tenant representation, development, construction management, investment sales, and investment management services. Headquartered in Dallas, Stream is dedicated to sourcing acquisition and development opportunities for the firm and its clients. Since 1996, the company has grown to a staff of more than 1,100 professionals with offices in Atlanta, Austin, the Carolinas, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, Greater Los Angeles, Nashville, Northern Virginia, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Washington, D.C. Stream completes more than $5.8 billion in real estate transactions annually and is an active investor and developer across the nation. Visit www.streamrealty.com.
Media Contact: Brian Medricka, 214-560-3033, brian.medricka@streamrealty.com
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New Board of Directors with Highly Skilled Executives Bring Significant Aerospace & Defense and Financial Expertise
MESA, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) is pleased to announce new ownership and leadership. An investment consortium led by MBIA Insurance Corp., Bardin Hill, and MB Global Partners has acquired the company and established new leadership.
Brad Pedersen will lead the team as MD Helicopters' President and CEO. Brad brings over 35 years of aerospace experience delivering accelerated growth and financial performance in leadership positions at Boeing Rotorcraft, Sikorsky Aircraft, Breeze-Eastern, and other aerospace and defense companies. Pedersen started his career at Hughes Helicopters and has almost 20 years of Engineering and Leadership experience with the MD Helicopter product lines. Brad has also led the turnaround of several private and publicly owned companies making him the ideal choice to lead MD.
"MD Helicopters has been an iconic name in the rotorcraft industry, and we will build on this rich heritage to serve and support our customers worldwide," said Pedersen. "Our immediate focus is to dramatically improve Customer Support, foster strong Supplier Relationships, and implement an aggressive Aircraft Sales Plan."
Pedersen will be supported by a highly experienced Board of Directors comprised of aerospace & defense executives and significant financial expertise:
Edward Dolanski, Chairman of the Board: Fortune 50 business executive with 30+ years of experience leading organizations through performance turnarounds and into sustained growth. Dolanski's experience includes President, Boeing Government Services, President & CEO Aviall (a Boeing company), and Vice President, Raytheon Aircraft Company (Hawker Beechcraft Customer Support / Aftermarket).
GEN (ret.) Gustave Perna, Board Member (chair, governance & compliance committee): served as Chief Operating Officer for Operation Warp Speed, in which he co-led the partnership of government, academia, and industry to successfully accelerate the development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics for the Nation. As Commander of U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC), one of the Army's largest commands with over 190,000 military, civilian and contractor employees, he was responsible for installations, logistics, sustainment, and materiel readiness around the world.
Paul "Flip" Huffard, Board Member (chair, audit committee): 30+ year restructuring veteran with extensive financial management experience including as Senior Managing Director at Blackstone's Restructuring and Reorganization Group.
Anthony McKiernan, Board Member: Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of MBIA Insurance Corp.
Daniel Avitabile, Board Member: President and Chief Risk Officer of MBIA Corp.
John Greene, Board Member: Partner and Portfolio Manager at Bardin Hill Investment Partners
MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) manufactures high-performance rotorcraft solutions that support operators flying military, commercial, law enforcement, utility, and VIP mission profiles. With thousands of aircraft in service worldwide, MDH has been designing and building aircraft known for their safety, versatility, responsiveness, speed, and reliability since 1947. Our commitment to product sustainment and customer success allows MDH to deliver aircraft unmatched in their performance and reliability. MD Helicopters, LLC is owned by an investment consortium comprised of MBIA Insurance, Bardin Hill Investment Partners LP, and MB Global Partners. To learn more about MD Helicopters, visit us at mdhelicopters.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Media contact
Grace Nakazawa
grace@the-aml.com
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BENSALEM, Pa., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of Discover Financial Services ("Discover" or the "Company") (NYSE: DFS) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of federal securities laws.
On July 20, 2022, Discover announced that, due to an internal investigation into compliance practices at its student loan servicing business, the Company was suspending its share buyback program.
On this news, Discover's stock fell $9.80, or 8.9%, to close at $100 per share on July 21, 2022, thereby injuring investors.
If you purchased Discover securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
Contacts
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
888-638-4847
howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com
www.howardsmithlaw.com
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California wildfires prompt evacuations amid heat wave
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — California wildfires erupted Wednesday in rural areas, racing through bone-dry brush and prompting evacuations as the state sweltered under a heat wave that could last through Labor Day.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency with temperatures expected to be 10 to 20 degrees above normal, and urged people to help reduce demand for electricity by turning their thermostats up to 85 degrees if they won’t be at home over the holiday weekend.
The Route Fire in Castaic in northwestern Los Angeles County raged through about 4,625 acres of hills containing scattered houses. Interstate 5, a major north-south route, was closed by a blaze that burned several hundred acres in only a few hours.
Media reports showed a wall of flames advancing uphill and smoke billowing thousands of feet into the air while planes dumped water from nearby Castaic Lake. There were no immediate reports of damage to buildings but a mobile home park with 94 residences was evacuated.
An elementary school also was evacuated. Temperatures in the area hit 107 degrees, and winds gusted to 17 mph, forecasters said.
Eight firefighters were treated for heat-related problems, including six who were sent to hospitals, but all were in good condition, Los Angeles County Fire Department Deputy Chief Thomas Ewald said.
More injuries were expected as crews cope with extreme heat that was expected to stretch into next week, Ewald said during a news conference Wednesday night.
“Wearing heavy firefighting gear, carrying packs, dragging hose, swinging tools, the folks out there are just taking a beating,” he said.
Aircraft would continue to drop water and fire retardant on the blaze overnight, and winds could shift to the north through the night, causing the fire to burn back on itself, Ewald said.
Ewald also said there could be other fires in LA County as the searing heat continues. Bulldozers to cut firebreaks will be staffed around the county Thursday as a precaution, he said.
“This is the fire that’s burning right now. But we have 4,000 square miles of LA County that we have to consider for tomorrow,” he said.
Another fire burned at least four buildings, including a home, and prompted evacuations in the Dulzura area in eastern San Diego County near the Mexican border. It swiftly grew to more than 1,600 acres and prompted evacuation orders for at least 400 homes, authorities said.
State Route 94 was closed. The Mountain Empire Unified School District will be closed Thursday, officials said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the Tecate port of entry with Mexico closed three hours early on Wednesday night because of the fire and wouldn’t reopen until conditions improved to ensure “the safety of the traveling public.” Travelers could continue to use the 24-hour Otay Mesa crossing.
No injuries were immediately reported, but there were “multiple close calls” as residents rushed to flee, said Capt. Thomas Shoots with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
“We had multiple 911 calls from folks unable to evacuate” because their homes were surrounded by the fire, Shoots told the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The National Weather Service said many valleys, foothills, mountains and desert areas of the state remained under an elevated fire risk because of low humidity and high temperatures, which set several records for the day. The hottest days were expected to be Sunday and Monday.
Wildfires have sprung up this summer throughout the Western states. The largest and deadliest blaze in California this year erupted in late July in Siskyou County, near the Oregon state line. It killed four people and destroyed much of the small community of Klamath River.
Scientists have said climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. Across the American West, a 22-year megadrought deepened so much in 2021 that the region is now in the driest spell in at least 1,200 years.
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Grosjean borrows from ‘Days of Thunder’ in response to Rahal
By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Romain Grosjean used a line from “Days of Thunder” to shrug off criticism from Graham Rahal following late contact between the two in last week’s IndyCar race: “Racing is rubbing, or rubbing is racing.” He says he was racing for points when he made contact with Rahal and was unbothered by Rahal’s criticism. Grosjean is back in the Formula One paddock this weekend in Miami as a race ambassador. He’s in his second season in IndyCar and preparing for his debut later this month in the Indianapolis 500. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/06/grosjean-borrows-from-days-of-thunder-in-response-to-rahal/ | 2022-05-06T11:49:39Z |
Victory marks Fitzpatrick's first career Major Championship and PGA Tour victory
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Protiviti golf brand ambassador and professional golfer Matt Fitzpatrick won a tightly contested 122nd U.S. Open last Sunday at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. He emerged victorious after a clutch shot from the fairway bunker on the 18th hole, finishing the tournament at 6 under par.
Fitzpatrick also won the U.S. Amateur Championship at the same location in 2013, becoming only the second man to win both tournaments on the same course. Jack Nicklaus achieved the same feat at Pebble Beach.
During the U.S. Open, Fitzpatrick shot scores of 68-70-68-68 for a total of 274 (-6).
"We're thrilled for Matt on winning the U.S. Open and his first Major Championship. Our partnership with him and LPGA golfer Jennifer Kupcho has been wonderful, and it's great for them both to have won Majors this year," said Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO, Protiviti. "We're also very pleased that during his stellar performance at the U.S. Open, Matt totaled 19 birdies for which Protiviti will donate 19,000 meals to help fight world hunger through our 'Birdies for Meals' program."
As part of its Birdies for Meals program and i on Hunger initiative to fight world hunger, Protiviti donates 1,000 meals to non-profit organizations for every birdie its sponsored golfers make during Major tournaments. With the 19,000 meals resulting from Fitzpatrick's birdies shot during the U.S. Open, Protiviti's 2022 Birdies for Meals total is now 97,000 through five 2022 Major Championships with four events remaining in this season.
"I am so thrilled about this victory and especially to be able to share it with everyone at Protiviti. Their partnership has been fantastic over the past two and half years, and I'm thankful for all of the support," said Matt Fitzpatrick. "To see my fellow Protiviti brand ambassador Jennifer Kupcho win yesterday as well is truly incredible."
At 27 years old, this is Fitzpatrick's eighth professional victory worldwide, and first PGA Tour Major win. He now ranks 10th in the Official World Golf Rankings. He last won at the Andalucia Masters in San Roque, Spain in October 2021.
Fitzpatrick competes next in the Scottish Open in North Berwick, Scotland, July 7-10. Follow him on Twitter: @MattFitz94
Fitzpatrick has been a brand ambassador for Protiviti since February 2020. For more information about Protiviti's golf brand ambassador program, the firm's sponsorship of Matt Fitzpatrick (PGA) and Jennifer Kupcho (LPGA) and for photos and video interviews with the players, please visit www.protiviti.com/golf.
About Protiviti
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
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(The Hill) — Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is facing down a new political future after losing her House primary on Tuesday to Trump-endorsed lawyer Harriet Hageman.
Speculation about what the three-term congresswoman who hails from a Republican political dynasty will do once her time in Congress comes to a close has steadily grown louder, and the Wyoming Republican has not yet signaled whether she plans to throw her hat into the 2024 presidential ring.
Cheney delivered a defiant speech Tuesday night, slamming former President Donald Trump, the movement he created and the candidates who repeat his claims about the 2020 election. It was at once a concession speech and a promise of a future in public life.
“So I ask you tonight to join me. As we leave here, let us resolve that we will stand together — Republicans, Democrats and Independents — against those who will destroy our republic,” Cheney said.
But even as she vowed to “do whatever it takes to ensure Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office,” she gave little indication of what exactly she herself will do next.
“This primary election is over, but now the real work begins,” she said.
Here are five questions about Liz Cheney’s political future:
Does she launch a 2024 presidential campaign?
Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, has dodged questions about a potential 2024 run, preferring to bring the conversation back to her main goal: keeping Trump out of the White House.
The Wyoming Republican could land a gig on cable television or join a think tank or pen a book, but Republican strategist Scott Jennings — who worked in the Bush-Cheney White House — says Cheney’s “next logical” step toward accomplishing that goal is a 2024 bid.
“There are things you could do, but what better platform would there be than to be running a campaign?” Jennings told The Hill in an interview.
“You can bet that if Cheney launches a campaign for president, she’s gonna, you know, the amount of coverage she will get, and the amount of media attention she will get, will far outstrip her standing in the polls,” Jennings added. “And so, it strikes me that if you’re wanting to talk to Republican audiences about what you think is an important point of view, what better way to do that and to do it in the presidential cycle?”
Logistically speaking, a Cheney White House bid is possible.
The congresswoman skyrocketed to even greater national prominence through her work as vice chair of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. She has name recognition, deep ties in the Republican Party and a sizable war chest, with $7.4 million remaining in her campaign account as of three weeks ago, according to NBC News.
And while Cheney, true to pattern, kept much of her speech Tuesday focused on Trump and Trumpism, she didn’t rule anything out for 2024.
Does she run to win the White House — or keep Trump out of it?
Insiders agree winning the 2024 GOP presidential nomination would be an uphill battle for Cheney.
Most hypothetical polls show Trump in the lead and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), a proponent of Trump’s policies, in second.
But even with little chance of winning, Cheney may run to influence the outcome of the primary.
“How do you define success?” Jennings said. “For her, it may be less about winning the nomination and more about keeping Trump from getting the nomination. So I think it just depends on how you define success.”
Her presence would also give a voice to anti-Trump Republicans who have been largely shut out of a presidential conversation dominated by Trump and people who espouse his policies and rhetoric.
“When it comes to people that are not part of the whole MAGA movement, who are not happy with the direction that the Republican Party has gone, who are more traditional conservative Republicans, like myself, from the past, I think that Liz Cheney is a more appealing option,” said Olivia Troye, a former aide to Vice President Mike Pence.
“I think it’s important to have someone like her be willing to continue to push back and tell the truth about what’s happening here,” she said.
Cheney on Tuesday referenced former President Abraham Lincoln, who fought to keep the U.S. unified.
“The great and original champion of our party, Abraham Lincoln, was defeated in elections for the Senate and the House before he won the most important election of all. Lincoln ultimately prevailed, he saved our Union, and he defined our obligation as Americans for all of history,” she said.
What does she do with her time left in office?
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is already racing against the clock, trying to tie up its investigation within the next few months in anticipation of Republicans winning control of the chamber in November.
But before then, the panel is vowing to hold more public hearings and present additional information to bolster its argument that Trump was at the center of a scheme to keep himself in power — presentations that Cheney will likely play a large role in.
“We’re not winding down right now,” Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) told reporters in the Capitol last month. “It’s been amazing to see, kind of, the flurry of people coming forward, so it’s not the time to wind it down.”
Cheney has played a central role in the committee’s previous hearings, delivering opening and closing statements and questioning witnesses appearing live before the panel.
And she has not shied away from criticizing Trump or her GOP colleagues during those presentations — a practice she will likely continue, if not ramp up, in the remaining months of her term.
Republican strategist Doug Heye told The Hill that whatever path Cheney takes after her primary defeat, she will make sure she remains a vocal presence in American politics, beginning with her work on the committee.
“What’s clear is that her voice isn’t going to go anywhere,” Heye said. “And that will start with, you know, the next hearings on Jan. 6, and then we’ll continue in whatever form she decides to take them in.
What kind of support does she have for future moves?
Cheney may have lost her primary but she still has a vast nationwide network of supporters and donors who could be of help for any future political moves she might make.
The congresswoman broke her own record in the first quarter of the year, bringing in close to $3 million, and followed that up with a whopping $2.9 million in the second quarter.
In addition to grassroots donations, Cheney raked in money from notable Republican and Democratic donors across the country including former President George W. Bush, his former adviser Karl Rove, film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, and billionaire hedge fund manager Seth Klarman.
However, in a Republican presidential primary, Cheney would need to appeal to a Republican primary base. And she may not be the only anti-Trump Republican in the field. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) has repeatedly been floated as a potential 2024 GOP hopeful and has yet to rule out a run.
“I think it will be important for them to navigate how they will reach more moderate voters,” Troye said.
“These are longtime, respected Republican figures,” she continued. “And their voices can reach an audience in a way that many can’t.”
What could she do besides run for president?
While a 2024 presidential bid is the most talked-about possibility for Cheney, there are other avenues the congresswoman can pursue as she looks to continue her crusade against Trump.
One would be joining the cable news circuit as a commentator or analyst, which would give the congresswoman a sizable platform to take on the former president and denounce his false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
That route is a popular one for former lawmakers. Ex-Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), who was unseated by then-Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley (R) in 2018, joined NBC News and MSNBC months after the race as a political analyst, and former Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) was hired by Fox News as a contributor one day after he resigned from the House in 2017.
Cheney could also join a think tank or form her own PAC, as Kinzinger, who is not running for reelection this November, has done.
Kinzinger — another top Trump critic and Cheney’s fellow Republican on the Jan. 6 panel — launched a PAC, titled “Country First,” as a movement to challenge the GOP’s embrace of Trump.
Another option for Cheney is writing a book, a popular move for top figures leaving Washington. After bowing out of running for a third term in 2020, former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), who criticized Trump on a number of occasions, penned a book titled “American Reboot: An Idealist’s Guide to Getting Big Things Done.”
While it remains unknown what Cheney will choose for her next act, Jennings says the congresswoman likely has a plan driving her recent — and future — political moves.
“I know the Cheneys and I know how smart they are and I know how they operate, and I would be surprised if this wasn’t part of a larger plan, but a plan that fits within a mission,” Jennings said. “I think she believes she’s on a mission here to keep Donald Trump out of the White House. So if that’s your mission, then they’re the kind of people who would build a plan to try to achieve that mission.” | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/five-questions-about-liz-cheneys-political-future/ | 2022-08-17T15:45:51Z |
Hammond expands into New Hampshire with purchase of family-owned Brock's
BELGRADE, Maine, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) announced today that it has acquired Brock's Building Materials, a third generation, family-owned company located in Rochester, New Hampshire. Hammond is a fourth generation, family-owned building material retailer established in 1953. With the acquisition, Hammond now has nearly 900 employees and 22 locations across Maine and New Hampshire.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome the Brock's family and team. Brock's shares many of the same family-owned values as Hammond Lumber Company and both companies are excited for this new growth opportunity. Scott and Connie Brock felt there was great compatibility between Brock's and Hammond Lumber Company as both companies' success has been built on providing exceptional customer service and taking care of their employees and customers," said Mike Hammond, president & CEO of Hammond.
Brock's is a third generation, family-owned and operated business established in 1961 by Maurice and Anne Brock. Brock's has served the seacoast and lakes regions of New Hampshire and southern Maine for more than 60 years. Hammond has offered employment to all of Brock's employees and owners, Scott and Connie Brock, will become branch manager and assistant branch manager of Hammond's new Rochester location.
"During the initial phase of integration, our goal is to operate as 'business as usual' for all employees at both companies. We will work collaboratively with the Brock's team with the goal of a seamless integration process for all our employees, customers, and vendors. We expect there to be minimal changes to day-to-day operations for both companies and a continued focus on exceptional customer service," said Mike Hammond, president & CEO of Hammond.
Hammond is the largest lumber and building materials retailer throughout Maine and New Hampshire and the 21st largest LBM dealer in the country according to the 2022 LBM Journal 100. The company has received national recognition as the 2020 ProSales Dealer of the Year, as well as receiving the 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine award.
Hammond will continue to employ the Brock's employees bringing the total number of Hammond employees to nearly 900. The company's locations include, Auburn, Bangor, Bar Harbor, Belfast, Belgrade, Blue Hill, Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Bucksport, Calais, Camden, Cherryfield, Ellsworth, Damariscotta, Fairfield, Farmington, Greenville, Machias, Portland, Rochester (NH), Rockland and Skowhegan.
Based in Belgrade, Hammond has been a family-owned and operated company since 1953. The family legacy continues to grow. Members of the Hammond family who are active in the day-to-day operations include Executive Vice President, Don Hammond; his son, Mike Hammond, president and CEO; and most recently, Mike's daughters Sadie Hammond and Bethany Hammond, fourth generation of the family business.
To learn more about Hammond, visit www.hammondlumber.com.
Hammond Lumber Company was founded in 1953 by Skip and Verna Hammond with a single sawmill in Belgrade, Maine. Today, the fourth-generation, family-owned is one of the largest independent lumber and building material retailers in the northeast with 880 employees and 22 locations across Maine and New Hampshire. Hammond Lumber Company carries a full line of building materials, millwork, kitchen, bath and flooring products, and is a quality manufacturer of eastern white pine. Hammond has multiple Kitchen, Bath & Flooring Design Centers and showrooms, Home Planning Design Centers and millwork showrooms across the State. Hammond is the 21st largest pro dealer and lumberyard in the nation by 2021 sales according to the LBM Journal 100. Recently, the building supply company has received numerous awards, including 2020 ProSales Dealer of the Year, 2021 Best Places to Work in Maine, National Safety Council's 2022 Occupational Excellence Achievement Award and 2021 Industry Leader Award, and NeLMA's 2021 Outstanding Safety Performance Award. Learn more at www.hammondlumber.com.
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A new strategy seeks to provide favorable long-term performance and reduce portfolio carbon emissions through stewardship and engagement
NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching today, the Nuveen Global Net Zero Transition ETF (NASDAQ: NTZG) will express conviction in the ongoing transition of the global economy to "net zero"1 carbon emissions. In seeking to align with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement on avoiding dangerous climate change, the underlying holdings of the fund are comprised of stocks in the following three categories:
- Climate leaders: Companies that have committed to carbon-reduction plans validated as Paris-aligned, as well as companies with a credible intention to reducing carbon
- Companies providing disruptive technology that significantly supports climate mitigation
- High-carbon emitters where reduction will represent a meaningful contribution to real-world emissions decline
"Today, a confluence of scientific conviction, societal consensus, energy security policy, and business practice is all centered on the reality that reducing harmful carbon emissions is absolutely critical to the future of the planet. These forces represent a powerful tailwind for our strategy as more investors prudently realize the urgently needed transition to net zero will inevitably create market winners and losers," said Jordan Farris, Head of ETF product, Nuveen.
"Through our engagement process, we will seek to decarbonize the portfolio at a rate faster than that of the market to achieve net zero carbon ahead of the Paris Agreement 2050 deadline. Importantly, the fund serves as an effective voice for investors who are concerned about climate issues and want to drive change through their investments," he said.
Stewardship Activities Will Set Expectations, Track and Report Progress
Net zero originated as a concept for country-level climate commitments but is now becoming a benchmark for companies that want to signal their intention to rapidly decarbonize their businesses.
Nuveen's net zero stewardship approach focuses on the portfolio's highest carbon emitters to move companies closer to meaningful reductions in their emissions. Key elements of the approach include communicating and regularly meeting with companies to establish expectations regarding climate strategy, recommending enhancements to strategies and monitoring progress against goals, and taking other action where necessary, such as voting on climate related shareholder proposals to compel additional progress on carbon reduction.
Investors Want Net Zero Carbon Investments
"Our research shows that nine out of 10 investors want to see the results of their ESG investing2. Accordingly, in this strategy, we'll practice transparent stewardship, including publishing data demonstrating the reduction of emissions, pointing specifically to the companies that are driving progress and continuing to signal our own accountability," said Amy O'Brien, Global Head of Responsible Investing, Nuveen.
Investors view the transition to net zero carbon as a critical investment criterion, as shown in Nuveen's market research. According to Nuveen's Responsible Investing Survey, one in two investors (58%) would be interested in an investment strategy if it had only investments with net zero carbon emissions. A strong majority of ESG investors (85%) agree that knowing the total carbon emissions generated by their investments would help them make portfolio allocation decisions.
About Nuveen's ETF Suite
With the launch of NTZG, Nuveen's ETF suite now includes a total of 19 funds with $7.9 billion in AUM as of 5/31/2022.
11 out of the 14 Nuveen index-tracking ETFs offer a unique selection of securities evaluated against ESG and low-carbon criteria, the thresholds for which were developed in consultation with the Nuveen responsible investing team to specifically align with the values of Nuveen clients3.
About Nuveen
Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Nuveen has $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of 31 Mar 2022 and operations in 27 countries. Its investment specialists offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information, please visit www.nuveen.com.
Responsible investing incorporates Environmental Social Governance (ESG) factors that may affect exposure to issuers, sectors, industries, limiting the type and number of investment opportunities available, which could result in excluding investments that perform well.
This material is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, does not constitute a solicitation to buy, sell or hold a security or an investment strategy, and is not provided in a fiduciary capacity. The information provided does not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor, or suggest any specific course of action. Investment decisions should be made based on an investor's objectives and circumstances and in consultation with his or her advisors.
A word on risk
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved. This ETF seeks to generally track the investment results of an index; however the Fund may underperform, outperform or be more volatile than the referenced index. In addition, because the Index selects securities for inclusion based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that don't use these criteria. The value of equity securities may decline significantly over short or extended periods of time. Dividend-paying stocks, such as those held by the Fund, are subject to market risk, concentration or sector risk, preferred security risk, and common stock risk.
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) may not be marketed or advertised as an open-end investment company or mutual fund. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price as opposed to net asset value. As a result, an investor may pay more than net asset value when buying and receive less than net asset value when selling. In addition, brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Fund shares are not individually redeemable directly with the Fund, but blocks of shares may be acquired from the Fund and tendered for redemption to the Fund by certain institutional investors in Creation Units.
Before investing, carefully consider fund investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and other information that should be read carefully, please request a prospectus or summary prospectus from your financial professional or Nuveen at 866.802.6398 or visit nuveen.com.
Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC serves as the Fund's adviser and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC and Teachers Advisors, LLC, serve as the Funds' sub-advisers; both the adviser and sub-advisers are subsidiaries of Nuveen, LLC. Nuveen Securities, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC.
1 The United Nations defines "net zero" as cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with any remaining emissions re-absorbed from the atmosphere, for example, by oceans and forests. To avert the worst impacts of climate change, global temperature increase needs to be limited to 1.5°C (about 2.7°F) above pre-industrial levels. Keeping global warming to no more than 1.5°C, as called for in the Paris Agreement, requires reducing emissions by 45% by 2030 and to net zero by 2050.
2 According to Nuveen's 2021 Responsible Investing Survey, nine in 10 (91%) ESG investors agree that seeing the specific societal or environmental benefits of their ESG investing is essential to why they invest. Yet, about half (53%) of these investors also say it's hard for them to see those results – and 95% say they would invest even more if it were easier.
3 Morningstar, as of May 31, 2022
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Woman shot dogs more than 100 times with pellet gun, deputies say
SPRING HILL, Fla. (WWSB) - A Hernando County woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say she shot her three dogs nearly 200 times with a gas-powered pellet gun.
Authorities were called April 19 to the home of Jamie Lynn Kujawa after a witness reported he heard the sound of a BB gun being fired followed by yelps of dogs. During the course of 30 to 45 minutes, the witness heard 15 shots.
Kujawa told an animal enforcement officer she didn’t own a BB gun. The officer noted Kujawa could not provide proof of vaccination for the three dogs.
Upon inspecting the dogs, the officer noted various injuries and scaring on the feet and paws of each dog.
Kujawa was warned to get the dogs vaccinated. Over the next two weeks, authorities made several welfare checks on the animals.
On April 28, Kujawa called the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office and said she did not have the money to vaccinate the dogs and asked about the county’s owner surrender policy. She surrendered two of the dogs on May 3.
When the dogs were examined by a veterinarian, a lead pellet from the right paw of one of the dogs. After being X-rayed, the veterinarian identified 61 BBs and 19 lead pellets embedded in one dog’s legs, torso and head.
The second dog had 71 BBs and 22 lead pellets under its skin.
Kujawa was arrested on multiple counts of felony aggravated animal cruelty.
The rest of the animals in Kujawa’s home, including a third dog, three cats, a ferret, and a bird were removed from the home. An investigation into the condition of those animals is currently under investigation.
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Fluidx Medical's GPX Embolic Material Yields Promising Results for Oncology Uses
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluidx Medical disclosed study results examining extent of vessel filling using the GPX Embolic Device compared to microspheres, a common treatment for many types of tumors.
Embolization is a procedure in which arterial or venous blood supply to an organ, malformation, aneurysm, bleed, tumor, and/or other abnormal area of issue is blocked. Metal coils, microsphere particles, and/or liquids are common embolics delivered through small 0.5mm – 1.5mm outer diameter 100 – 150cm long catheters.
"GPX is demonstrating deep distal vessel penetration," said Ryan O'Hara, M.D., Interventional Oncologist, University of Utah. "The ability to fill the smallest tumor feeding vessels and reach distal vessel beds is very important in effective treatment of hypervascular tumors and in other therapeutic embolic procedures."
Embolizing blood supply to tumors is a high-growth procedure to block blood supply to certain tumors. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) includes delivering chemotherapy with embolization. Tumor embolization may also be performed prior to resection.
"GPX exhibited effective and thorough embolization throughout the renal cortical vasculature," according to a pathology assessment conducted by study pathologist James Stanley, DVM, MS, DACVP. "GPX filled the smallest arteries/arterioles of the distal cortex which was not observed with 40-micron microspheres."
GPX and microspheres were studied in selected small branches of renal arteries. The GPX Embolic Device was found to fill vessels more completely and penetrate deeper into smaller vessel beds than the smallest microspheres commonly used for tumor treatments.
"The extent of distal penetration of GPX, combined with its potential as a drug-loadable oncology solution, make this a unique technology with an exciting future in advancing cancer care," said Danny Smith, Vice President of R&D.
The GPX Embolic Device is an innovative embolic designed for simple preparation and controllable material delivery. The device is packaged ready-to-use in a syringe, can be prepped tableside by the clinician in about 30 seconds, and may be delivered through standard microcatheters (no complex mixing systems or special delivery catheters are necessary). GPX technology is a low viscosity, aqueous-based solution in a syringe that solidifies into a durable embolus upon delivery without polymerization or dimethyl-sulfoxide (DMSO) precipitation. GPX is designed to be highly visible and to occlude blood vessels independent of a patient's coagulation situation.*
Fluidx Medical Technology is a Salt Lake City, Utah based company focused on developing the GPX Embolic Device and other embolic technologies with applications across peripheral vascular, interventional oncology, and neurovascular.
The GPX Embolic Device is under development and does not have marketing clearance or approval in any market at this time. For investigational use (in New Zealand) only.
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Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, the woman who authorities say fled to Costa Rica after allegedly killing an elite professional cyclist and was missing for more than 40 days, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in a Texas court Wednesday, according to CNN affiliate KEYE.
Before an appearance in Travis County District Court, Armstrong's attorney, Rick Cofer, filed a motion for a speedy trial, according to court records.
Prosecutors argued they haven't received all the evidence so it is too soon for them to go to trial, according to KEYE. The next court date is scheduled for October 19, according to the docket.
"Miss Armstrong wants her day in court. She wants a trial. And you heard the district attorney threatened sanctions over her desire for a trial. As matter of course, cases should not be indicted if prosecutors are not prepared to proceed, but we have some questions," Cofer said Wednesday after court.
Cofer also said that a lot of information in the media is "simply not accurate."
"All I can ask of the press here is that you not consider everything told to you by law enforcement as confirmed and reportable facts. Simply put, there's a lot more to the story than has yet been heard," Cofer added.
Cofer said he will file motions challenging the conduct and investigation of the Austin Police Department, and he looks forward to this being heard at trial in a court of law, according to KEYE.
CNN has reached out to Armstrong's attorney but has not yet heard back.
Armstrong, 34, is being held on $3.5 million bond. She is being housed at the Travis County Jail in Austin, according to jail records.
Elite cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson was found dead May 11 with multiple gunshot wounds at the home of a friend in Austin, authorities said. She had told her friend she was going for an afternoon swim with Colin Strickland, 35, a professional cyclist and Armstrong's boyfriend. Strickland told police he and Wilson swam and ate dinner, and he dropped her off at the friend's home, according to an arrest affidavit in Travis County District Court.
Investigators have said romantic jealousy might have been a motivating factor in the killing.
Strickland considered Wilson, 25, to be one of the best cyclists in the world, he told police, and a VeloNews feature published on the day of her death called her "the winningest woman in the American off-road scene." Wilson won a series of races in California this spring, the article notes, before traveling to Austin for a race.
Armstrong was captured in Costa Rica on June 29 and was deported to the United States on July 2 to face a murder charge.
A spokesperson for the US Marshals Service said earlier this month authorities believed Armstrong used the passport of a close associate to go to Costa Rica and while there used several aliases while moving several times to a new town.
Armstrong was detained for violating Costa Rican law for fraudulently using of a passport, according to Marshals spokesperson Brandon Filla.
Armstrong is also facing an added federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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US Army ‘returns’ cake to Italian woman for 90th birthday
ROME (AP) — With a round of “Happy Birthday” in Italian and English, the U.S. Army toasted an Italian woman with a birthday cake Thursday to replace the one that U.S. soldiers ate as they entered her hometown during one of the final battles of World War II.
Meri Mion, who turns 90 on Friday, wiped away tears as she was presented with the cake during a ceremony in Vicenza, northwest of Venice. The event marked the anniversary of the day the 88th Infantry Division fought its way into the city on April 28, 1945.
According to the U.S. Army, Mion spent that night with her mother hiding in the attic of their farm in the nearby village of San Pietro in Gù. Retreating German soldiers had fired on the house, but when Mion awoke on the morning of her 13th birthday, American soldiers were nearby.
In a statement, the U.S. Army Garrison Italy said Mion’s mother baked her a birthday cake and left it on the windowsill to cool. But it disappeared — apparently nicked by hungry American soldiers who had already been feted by grateful Italians with wine and bread as they entered Vicenza along its main thoroughfare.
Mion seemed genuinely surprised that U.S. soldiers had returned the cake 77 years later. She marveled “Mama mia” and “Grazie” as a small crowd featuring U.S. commanders and Italian officials sang “Happy Birthday.”
“Tomorrow, we will eat that dessert, with all my family remembering this wonderful day that I will never forget,” Mion said, according to the U.S. Army.
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PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has dismissed Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s demands that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don’t have mask requirements or that close due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
The state filed the lawsuit earlier this year after the U.S. Treasury Department demanded that Ducey either restructure the $163 million program to eliminate restrictions it says undermine public health recommendations or face a repayment demand.
The Treasury Department also wanted changes to a $10 million program Ducey created that gives private school tuition money to parents if their children’s schools have mask mandates.
In a ruling earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Steven Logan concluded it was reasonable for the Biden administration to say that the money couldn’t be spent on efforts that would undermine compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines. The judge said a program that requires noncompliance with guidelines may worsen the pandemic and create more negative effects, which goes against the purpose of the relief fund.
While Ducey claimed the the American Rescue Plan Act wasn’t clear in the conditions it imposed on using the relief money, the judge agreed with the Biden administration’s argument that the permissible uses for the funds under the law — and its authorization for the Treasury Department to issue appropriate regulations — put the state on notice about the conditions associated with accepting the money.
Ducey’s lawyers have said in court records that the governor is appealing the ruling. Ducey spokesman C.J. Karamargin said on Saturday that the governor’s office was reviewing the decision.
The lawsuit said the Treasury Department created restrictions on spending the money Arizona receives under the American Rescue Plan Act on its own and without legal authority. It asked a court to declare that the Treasury Department’s rules are illegal and permanently block enforcement and any demands that it pay back the money spent on the two programs.
The Treasury Department started demanding that Ducey change the programs in October. It was part of a concerted effort to force Arizona and some other Republican-led states that have opposed mask mandates or were using pandemic funding to advance their own agendas to end those practices.
Ducey rejected Treasury’s request the following month, and the Biden administration followed up with a formal demand that it cease using the money for the disputed programs or face either repayment demands or withholding of additional money it is set to receive under Biden’s COVID-19 relief bill.
At issue are two state programs the Republican governor created last summer meant to help schools and students.
Arizona’s Education Plus-Up Grant Program provides $163 million in funding to schools in higher-income areas that received less than $1,800 per student in federal virus aid. Districts that require face coverings or that have closed due to virus outbreaks are ineligible.
Another called the COVID-19 Educational Recovery Benefit Program provides for up to $7,000 for parents if their child’s school requires face coverings or quarantines after exposure. It lets parents use the money for private school tuition or other education costs and its design mirrors the state’s existing school voucher program.
Ducey created the programs in part to up the pressure on school districts that had mask mandates or other COVID-19 restrictions, saying they were hurting children and parents who had endured more than a year of school shutdowns, remote learning and other restrictions. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/judge-tosses-arizona-suit-over-limits-on-virus-relief-funds/ | 2022-07-24T12:29:19Z |
RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that the firm has filed a securities class action lawsuit against Natera, Inc. ("Natera") (NASDAQ: NTRA) on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period").
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NATERA'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Natera offers genetic testing in the areas of women's health, oncology, and organ health. Among other things, the Company produces and markets a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT), called "Panorama," and a screening test for kidney transplant failure, called "Prospera." Throughout the Class Period, Defendants repeatedly assured investors that Panorama was reliable, that Prospera was more accurate than competing tests, and that Natera's growth was driven by its superior technology and customer experience.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, the Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Panorama was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) Prospera did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of Defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
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TULSA, Okla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearSign Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: CLIR) ("ClearSign" or the "Company"), an emerging leader in industrial combustion and sensing technologies that improve energy, operational efficiency and safety while dramatically reducing emissions, today provides an update on operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"I am encouraged by the recognition we are gaining in the industry said Jim Deller, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of ClearSign. "We have spent significant time this quarter meeting with customers, at industry conferences, in person and via web calls. What has changed in these interactions is first, many have been requested by the customers or companies working on their behalf, secondly, we are entering into deeper discussions rather than an introduction of our technologies. I do see growing recognition of our abilities in the industry. Our goals are now to convert these inquires and proposals into orders for both our process burner and boiler burner product lines."
Recent strategic and operational highlights during and subsequent to the first quarter of 2022 include:
Closed an underwritten public offering of Common Stock: The Company closed an offering of 4,186,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $1.11 per share. The total offering included 546,000 shares issued pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option. Gross proceeds to ClearSign from this offering were approximately $4,646,460 before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses. ClearSign intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital, research and development, marketing and sales, and general corporate purposes.
Awarded Grant from Department of Energy to Develop a Hydrogen Fueled Ultra Low NOx Process Burner: The Company was awarded a government grant through the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program with the Department of Energy. The goal of this project is to develop ultra-low NOx hydrogen burner technology which will enable the adoption of hydrogen fuel for industrial heating, leading to reductions in the industrial emissions of both carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. The project and funding are in phases. The initial funding amount is approximately $250,000 and the project will last six months starting at the end of June. If needed, and upon completion of the Phase 1 work, the Company will be able to submit a follow-up proposal to continue the development work with a Phase 2 grant. Phase 2 grant funding can be up to $1.6 million for a two-year duration.
Announced Initial Order for Multi Heater Project from California Refinery: The Company received an initial engineering order from a large independent national refiner as the first phase of a project to retrofit two process heaters for a total of twenty ClearSign Core™ burners in one of their California refineries. The order consists of engineering, drafting and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) modelling of ClearSign Core burners operating in the destination heaters. The following phases of this project are expected to include a physical "first article" full size burner demonstration, then the supply of the twenty burners to be installed in the California refinery heaters.
Successfully Installed a Process Burner Order for a Super Major's European Refinery: The project consisted of engineering, fabrication, conducting a witness test and finally installing a replacement burner for a single burner process heater incorporating the ClearSign Core™ NOx reduction technology. In addition to meeting the requirements for this specific service, this order also serves as an initial demonstration of ClearSign Core's superior NOx emissions technology for deployment into refiners' fleet of global facilities to meet their emissions reduction goals.
Relocated Company Headquarters to Tulsa, OK: The Company's move to Tulsa provides both strategic and business development benefits. Tulsa is the epicenter of the global high tech combustion industry, with a highly skilled workforce, and where leaders in the industry like ClearSign's partner Zeeco are based. Additionally, the Company has been awarded an incentive through the Oklahoma 21th Century Quality Jobs Act incentive program from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Cash and cash equivalents were approximately $6,667,000 on March 31, 2022.
There were 32,154,746 shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022.
The Company will be hosting a call at 5:00 PM ET today. Investors interested in participating on the live call can dial 1-866-372-4653 within the U.S. or 1-412-902-4217 from abroad. Investors can also access the call online through a listen-only webcast at https://app.webinar.net/kGyrnlQ0VPX or on the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.clearsign.com/overview.
The webcast will be archived on the Company's investor relations website for at least 90 days and a telephonic playback of the conference call will be available by calling 1-877-344-7529 within the U.S. or 1-412-317-0088 from abroad. Conference ID #5976170. The telephonic playback will be available for 7 days after the conference call.
ClearSign Technologies Corporation designs and develops products and technologies for the purpose of improving key performance characteristics of industrial and commercial systems, including operational performance, energy efficiency, emission reduction, safety and overall cost-effectiveness. Our patented technologies, embedded in established OEM products as ClearSign Core™ and ClearSign Eye™ and other sensing configurations, enhance the performance of combustion systems and fuel safety systems in a broad range of markets, including the energy (upstream oil production and down-stream refining), commercial/industrial boiler, chemical, petrochemical, transport and power industries. For more information, please visit www.clearsign.com.
All statements in this press release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements." You can find many (but not all) of these statements by looking for words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "would," "should," "could," "may," "will" or other similar expressions. While management has based any forward-looking statements included in this press release on its current expectations on the Company's strategy, plans, intentions, performance, or future occurrences or results, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, general business and economic conditions, the performance of management and our employees, our ability to obtain financing, competition, whether our technology will be accepted and adopted and other factors identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov and other factors that are detailed in our periodic and current reports available for review at www.sec.gov. Furthermore, we operate in a competitive environment where new and unanticipated risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We disclaim any intention to, and, except as may be required by law, undertake no obligation to, update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which we hereafter become aware.
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Farmers ‘soil’ underwear for better crop health
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. (WMDT) – Men’s “tighty whities” are helping Delaware farmers keep their crops in check.
The farmers have found a new use for cotton briefs by burying them under the soil.
In the beginning of May, the Sussex Conservation District planted several pairs of 100% cotton underwear in farm fields in Bethel and Georgetown.
Just shy of 60 days later, pretty much all that’s left of the underwear is the elastic waistbands.
Jonathan Walton, with the Sussex Conservation District, said the more organic the matter, the more microbes there are.
“It typically goes hand in hand,” he said. “The better the ground and the heavier it is, the more microbes and activity you’ll have, which transpires into the underwear being consumed by them. Basically, any of the cotton that was actually buried into the soil has decomposed with the natural microbes.”
It’s a sign of healthy soil when more of the cotton in the underwear has disintegrated after being buried.
Earthworms are also an indication of good earth, as their burrowing creates tiny channels for water to flow through.
Farmer Martin O’Neal said he was glad to see he had that much microbe activity.
“I’d be happy to do it again,” he said. “Any time you can run an experiment, you stand the chance of learning something you didn’t know.”
Healthy soil also means less spending on fertilizer and wider profit margins for the farmers.
“Especially this year, there’s extensive cost in it, and they want to put down enough to get what they’re after and no extra, really,” Walton said.
The last time the Sussex Conservation District experimented with soiling their undies was in 2018. They say they’ve only seen improvements since then.
“We have seen, in general, that the soil health is definitely increasing, just through awareness and people trying different things,” Walton said. “The biggest thing is that you don’t have to do it all at once. You start small and see what you’re comfortable with.”
The Sussex Conservation District plans to try staggering where and when they plant the underwear next time and when they check on them.
That way they say they can see how the decomposition is progressing over time and in different environments.
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Game revenue supports women fellows in tech and entertainment
SEATTLE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To advance digital equity, Asian Hall of Fame releases its DRAGON ZOOM mobile game to fund Team Member Fellowships for women in tech and entertainment. The launch event is on June 18, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. PT to 3:00 at Columbia Tower Sky View Observatory in Seattle with a champagne luncheon, celebrity auction, sneak peek of new characters, and jazz concert featuring headliner Ed Roth & Friends.
Ed Roth is keyboardist to nine GRAMMY Award-winners including Annie Lennox and Joe Walsh of The Eagles. He is joined by Rock Deadrick (Diana Ross, Ziggy Marley) and Maki Mae (Robby Krieger, Danny Seraphine). Attendees include Global Council Chairman and Founder/CEO Monster Noel Lee, TECO Seattle Director General Daniel Chen, CEO of Commercial Banking Pacific Northwest Mary Knell of Wells Fargo, former Gates Foundation Chief Information Officer Sue Taylor, and former Washington State Senator Charlotte Kauffman.
DRAGON ZOOM features Aka and her twin brother Aya jumping through Asian-inspired landscapes to find their way home. The game was conceived by Robert Chinn Foundation Board Fellow Wilson Huynh and funded by the philanthropy to advance women in STEAM. Asian Hall of Fame will execute game marketing and brand development of the franchise.
DRAGON ZOOM founders will be honored including Wilson Huynh and Leah Long, game developer Andres Rodriguez at LemonK, Hackathon volunteers and the Robert Chinn Foundation Board of Governors. Wilson Huynh, Leah Long and David Xie are recipients of the inaugural Asian Hall of Fame Fellowship Award.
The auction showcases autographed gifts from Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Lady Gaga, Simon & Garfunkel, Bill Gates and specialty items from Chanel, Gucci, Hermes and St. John. More information is available at the Asian Hall of Fame website.
Media credentials may be requested here: https://www.asianhalloffame.org/credentials
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame is a global recognition platform that overcomes anti-Asian bias by elevating public awareness of Asian contributions around the world and advancing cross-cultural narratives in underrepresented areas. Its mission promotes cultural solidarity, multiracial equity, and advocates for 4.6 billion Asians, AAPI and indigenous tribes. Year-round work supports its Brain Injury Endowment for trauma survivors, Make Hate Crime A Crime™ campaign, Tech & Entertainment Program and Team Member Fellowships.
Contact: Rochelle Srigley, rochelle@asianhalloffame.org
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a man who jumped overboard from a cruise ship early Saturday as it approached Florida.
The man jumped from the Carnival Cruise Lines ship Mardi Gras just after midnight about 55 miles (89 kilometers) east of Port Canaveral, according to the Coast Guard and Carnival.
The Coast Guard responded with two cutters and an airplane to search for the 43-year-old man. The Mardi Gras and the cruise ship Elation also participated in the search, said Coast Guard spokesman David Micallef.
“The Carnival Care Team is supporting the guest’s family. Mardi Gras,” said Carnival spokesman Matt Lupoli. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the guest and his family.”
Lupoli said the Coast Guard released the ship from the search efforts and it continued to Port Canaveral. It will continue sailing as scheduled. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/us-coast-guard-searches-for-man-who-jumped-from-cruise-ship/ | 2022-04-17T15:15:19Z |
The Force is strong with these Star Wars gifts
If you’re buying a gift for a diehard “Star Wars” fan, prepare for hyperspeed, because you’re about to search the galaxy for toys, memorabilia and collectibles galore.
For the “Star Wars” fan who has everything, you’re probably wondering what you could give them that isn’t already in their collection. Besides shopping around for the newest toys and merchandise, consider out-of-the-box gifts like cookware, luggage or handmade artwork.
How to find the right Star Wars gift
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of “Star Wars” products on the market. As far as gifting is concerned, anything goes, but the tricky part is narrowing your options to find a gift that appeals to the recipient. Simplify your search by shopping for “Star Wars” gifts based on these popular categories.
Get their favorite Star Wars character
Most, if not all, “Star Wars” fans have a favorite character. Some people are drawn to villains, like Darth Vader, whereas others are steadfast supporters of protagonists like the Mandalorian, Princess Leia or Finn. Many fans gravitate toward the much-loved droids and creatures of “Star Wars,” including curious Ewoks, mischievous Porgs and well-intentioned BB-8.
Find toys from their favorite Star Wars series
Many fans collect toys and merchandise from their favorite “Star Wars” films, televisions shows or animated series. Some merchandise indicates the specific series it’s from, though you’ll need to infer it from packaging details for others. The LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Trouble on Tatooine Set, for example, features the series logo on the packaging and product name.
Buy merchandise from the newest Star Wars film
With every “Star Wars” film, an influx of brand-new merchandise hits shelves. Many “Star Wars” fans seek out these products, especially because some of them may become collectible. While it’s hard to anticipate which ones those will be, fans get a thrill stocking up on merchandise, just in case.
Add to their Star Wars ship collection
Many fans are fascinated by the legendary ships of “Star Wars,” right down to their engineering specs. While the Millennium Falcon is often the first that comes to mind, there are also Tie Fighters, X-Wing Fighters and Y-Wing Starfighters, just to name a few. Some of these ships are depicted in Star Wars LEGO Sets, as seen in the BestReviews buying guide.
Best unique gifts that will excite Star Wars fans
R2-D2 pressure cooker
Instant Pot Star Wars Duo R2-D2 Pressure Cooker
This Instant Pot resembles a tiny droid with R2-D2’s blue and white color scheme. It has 14 smart programs for easy cooking so you can make the best homemade meals in the galaxy.
Sold by Amazon
Tote
Suitable as a carry-on or gym bag, this licensed “Star Wars” tote features the original logo in metallic gold. The spacious main compartment is fully lined and has an inner zip pocket.
Sold by Amazon
Vintage-inspired artwork
STARS BY NATURE Vintage Star Wars Vessels
These vintage-inspired prints feature patent mock-ups of “Star Wars” ships and vehicles. The prints come in a set of four and are printed on high-quality Lustre paper.
Sold by Amazon
Luggage
American Tourister Kids’ The Child Hardside Carry-On
Ideal for younger fans, this kids’ carry-on features The Child inside and out. It has a durable ABS shell, telescoping handle and internal strap system to secure items.
Sold by Amazon
Chia Pet
Everyone’s favorite Wookiee is now available as a Chia Pet. It sprouts in as little as 2 weeks to give Chewbacca a fuzzy green mane. The kit includes enough seeds for three plantings.
Sold by Amazon
Mood light
Robe Factory Star Wars Porg LED Mood Light
Add a modest galactic glow to any room with this Porg mood light, whose belly glows with LEDs. At only 6 inches tall, it’s easy to make room for this critter in any “Star Wars” collection.
Sold by Amazon
Car mats
Plasticolor Darth Vader Rubber Car Floor Mats
Ride in style with these Darth Vader-inspired floor mats. The set of four, made with premium rubber, is compatible with most cars and trucks.
Sold by Amazon
Earrings
Star Wars Rebel Alliance Drop Earrings
Look no further for an elegant pair of drop earrings to complement any outfit. This officially licensed set features the Rebel Alliance symbol set in silvertone.
Sold by Amazon
Wallet
Left Coast Original Star Wars Personalized Leather Magnetic Money Clip
Secure your credit cards in style with these customizable leather money clip wallets. They’re available in three colors and feature monograms as well as one of 16 “Star Wars”-inspired designs.
Sold by Etsy
Camera
Polaroid Now i-Type Camera The Mandalorian Edition
The classic point-and-shoot camera is now available with a Mandalorian theme. The updated model is equipped with autofocus, double exposure and a self-timer.
Sold by Amazon
Food storage
Pyrex Star Wars 6-Piece Food Storage Container Set
This trio of Pyrex containers, which comes with matching lids, features popular characters from “Star Wars.” The containers are made with impact-resistant tempered glass that’s dishwasher-safe.
Sold by Macy’s
Tie
Star Wars Vader Paisley Men’s Tie
Dapper and sophisticated, this silk “Star Wars” tie features miniature Darth Vader helmets as well as Rebellion and Imperial logos. It’s available in deep blue or black.
Sold by Macy’s
Cheese board
Picnic Time Toscana by Star Wars Death Star Circo Cheese Board
It’s hard to beat this Death Star-inspired cheese board with cutting tools. It has over 81 square inches of cutting space so you can create the charcuterie board of your dreams.
Sold by Macy’s
Mini helicopter
Star Wars The Mandalorian The Child Sculpted UFO Helicopter
Enjoy sending The Child and its pod on impromptu trips with this remote control helicopter. Suitable for ages 6 and older, it’s a user-friendly toy that even helps kids master hand-eye coordination.
Sold by Macy’s
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SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACT Capital Advisors, a nationwide mergers & acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce its client, Pioneer Roofing LLC ("Pioneer Roofing") was acquired by Tecta America Corporation ("Tecta America").
Established in 1966 and headquartered in Wisconsin, Pioneer Roofing is one of the Midwest's leading commercial & industrial roofing contractors. The Company will become Pioneer Roofing, a Tecta America Company, LLC – and Pioneer's President, John Boettcher, will retain his leadership position.
"We are thrilled to be joining the Tecta team. As a business that was built on trust, honor, and integrity, we believe this new partnership will allow us to continue these beliefs, help our people to grow, and allow our customers to continue receiving the service that the name Pioneer Roofing has come to represent," said John Boettcher, President of Pioneer Roofing.
"It was a priority for John to find a partner that would honor Pioneer's legacy and employees," said Rich Waryn, ACT Managing Director. "This deal with Tecta accomplishes just that, and we are very pleased with the outcome for John and his team. It was a pleasure working with all involved."
ACT's Richard Waryn (Managing Director), Todd Harman (Managing Director), Michael Seeley (Vice President), and Ivan Trindev (Associate) advised Pioneer Roofing with respect to the transaction.
About Pioneer Roofing
Pioneer Roofing, founded in 1966, is located in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. The Company offers an unlimited array of roofing, waterproofing, and sheet metal solutions. Over the past 50+ years, Pioneer Roofing has established itself as one of the most recognized roofing contractors in Wisconsin, an industry leader in commercial and industrial roofing services and green roof systems. For more information, visit https://www.pioneerroofing.net/.
About Tecta America Corporation
Tecta America, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, is a leading commercial roofing company in the United States. Tecta America has more than 89 locations and over 4,000 roofing professionals nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.tectaamerica.com/.
About ACT Capital Advisors
ACT Capital Advisors is a premier mergers & acquisitions firm representing middle-market companies across all industries. ACT has a 30-year history of deal-making, closing 250+ transactions, and unlocking over $1.5 billion in wealth for its clients. For more information, visit https://actcapitaladvisors.com/.
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LEADING OFF: Verlander back, Thor debuts, hoorays for Beer
By The Associated Press
Justin Verlander will pitch for Houston for the first time since having Tommy John surgery late in 2020. The 39-year-old will face Noah Syndergaard and the Angels. Verlander, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, returned to the Astros on a $25 million, one-year deal that includes a $25 million player option for 2023 conditioned on him pitching 130 or more innings in 2022. Syndergaard is making his first appearance for Los Angeles after leaving the Mets for a $21 million, one-year deal. He pitched just two innings for New York last season after two years away due to Tommy John surgery and setbacks during his recovery. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/08/leading-off-verlander-back-thor-debuts-hoorays-for-beer/ | 2022-04-09T01:22:03Z |
The benchmark facilities aim to take lead in manufacturing new dry-mixed mortar construction materials
CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This July, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion;" 1157.HK) began commercial production of its New Material Industry Park in Ji'an City and started the construction of two flagship factories for new material in Xiangyin County and Chongqing City in China. The progress land a significant strategic achievement of Zoomlion's new material business of dry-mixed mortar roadmap and a milestone in the company's new material development.
Zoomlion's new material manufacturing specializes in the R&D and production of green, energy-saving and high-efficiency new dry-mixed mortar, providing integrated solutions from formulation, production, and logistics to construction and service.
"The need for high-strength, environmental-friendly, and intelligent construction projects is expanding in recent years, which presents a huge opportunity for new construction material markets, and Zoomlion has strong advantages in technology, products and supply chains in new material manufacturing," said Chen Peiliang, vice president of Zoomlion and general manager of Zoomlion New Material Technology.
"We own over 3,000 types of formulas and techniques of building materials and have formed a system of five major product categories. We also have the complete supply chain which consists of an intelligent production line, new construction materials, construction equipment and methods," added Chen.
Currently, Zoomlion New Material Industry Park (Ji'an) has launched an RMAS4000 dry mixed mortar production line that produces mainly prefabricated mortar and lightweight mortar for mechanized construction. In near future, the company is looking to further invest in high-end special mortar production lines such as KMA and MTA following market demand.
Its new material factory in Xiangyin plans to construct 37,000 square meters of production facilities, which upon completion will be the largest and most automated manufacturing base for sustainable new materials. The company is also building a new material flagship factory in Chongqing, aiming to achieve an 800,000-ton annual production capacity of various dry mixed mortar, with an annual forecasting value of 800 million yuan (US$ 118 million).
"In recent years, Zoomlion has focused on expanding from its main business to establish three major sectors: construction machinery, intelligent agricultural machinery and intelligent farming, as well as new construction materials. The diverse business layout has unleashed the potential of the company and drove new business growth," said Chen.
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Orioles edge Yankees 2-1 on bases-loaded walk in 11th
By NOAH TRISTER
AP Baseball Writer
BALTIMORE (AP) — Aroldis Chapman walked home the winning run in the 11th inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees. The Yankees didn’t score in either extra inning, and Baltimore finally pushed its automatic runner across in its half of the 11th. Anthony Bemboom and Kelvin Gutiérrez drew one-out walks against Clarke Schmidt. Then Aroldis Chapman came on and struck out Cedric Mullins before walking Ramón Urias on a full count. New York manager Aaron Boone was ejected by plate umpire Tom Hallion at the conclusion of the game. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/15/orioles-edge-yankees-2-1-on-bases-loaded-walk-in-11th/ | 2022-04-16T04:20:46Z |
Armed subject tried to breach FBI HQ in Cincinnati, agency reports
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - The FBI in Cincinnati reported that an armed person’s attempt to breach the building led to a police chase in Ohio on Wednesday.
The agency said they and their law enforcement partners are “trying to resolve this critical incident.”
An armed person tried to breach the Visitor Screening Facility at the FBI Headquarters in the Cincinnati area Wednesday morning.
After an alarm went off and a response by FBI special agents, the subject fled north onto Interstate I-71, the FBI said.
The FBI, Ohio State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement are on the scene near Wilmington.
The man was wearing body armor as he exchanged gunfire with police, the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency said, according to the Associated Press.
The fleeing suspect is now out of his vehicle in a field off Smith Road and Ohio 73 off I-71 with multiple reports of shots fired at troopers, according to initial emergency communication reports.
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers began chasing the suspect on northbound I-71 at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, dispatchers confirmed.
Clinton County Emergency Management said there is a lockdown in effect for all buildings within a one-mile radius of Smith and Center roads. People in that area are being told to lock their doors and remain inside.
The incident comes a day after the FBI director warned against threats circulating online against FBI agents and the Justice Department after the agency’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.
“Violence against law enforcement is not the answer, no matter who you’re upset with,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday in Omaha.
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STERLING, Va., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Cyber Group, seeking to address the critical shortage of cybersecurity personnel with the appropriate blue team skills, reports that traditionally underserved populations now have access to training that transforms lives – from stay-at-home moms to veterans to Uber drivers to high school graduates and everyone in between.
No matter which reference source, the cybersecurity workforce gap is significant and growing, cited at nearly 2 million cybersecurity defenders needed to put a stop to the exploitation of sensitive data, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
"If this gap persists, we'll lose the war," says Philip Niedermair, Senior Advisor to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and National Cyber Group Board Director. "We're finally getting the support to prioritize people skills in the equation of arming our nation properly, and at the same time, helping anyone who seeks a career change." This proven solution is attracting more than 45% women in the academy cohorts, where learners get trained as a Cybersecurity Analyst in order to become one. "Inclusion ensures we have more holistic critical thinking, and we need everyone at the table," Niedermair emphasizes.
With a median annual salary of $99,000 USD, depending on experience according to ZipRecruiter, how does one obtain experience for the Cybersecurity Analyst role, which is foundational and yet job listings seem to require multiple years of experience? Answer: an 'un'bootcamp program that ensures graduates hit the ground running day one on the job because they are trained in an actual SOC, using real networks, real technologies, and real attacks, according to Omer Arslan, co-founder of National Cyber Group's CyberNow Labs division. Why the term unbootcamp? "Because we're not just preparing people to cram for a test in a week, and we don't have time to wait years for expensive, theoretical degrees to solve this gap," says Arslan.
Elena Popova, CyberNow Labs (CNL) cohort 8 graduate and now Cybersecurity Analyst Incident Responder with General Electrics, states that "even the Tek recruiter said the CNL program is awesome, and she recommends it to her friends." Elena also interviewed with Georgetown University, whose IT Director told her she was "the only person who described exactly how the SOC should operate."
"Working directly with trainees when they reach the career services phase of the program is completely gratifying," says Alexandria Bushrod, Director of Career Services at National Cyber Group. "Helping anyone get that first job is a win for everyone – the certified graduates who eagerly want to put their training to use, the hiring employers who anxiously need qualified staff, our nation that needs protecting. When they work the plan, the plan works," Bushrod reports.
Hardworking former stay-at-home mom to 4 children, who struggled to leverage her Engineering background and started down a path toward a Master's in Public Education when she came to the U.S., Pinar Bahceci gained interest in this field when one of her kids got involved in a Cyber Patriot Program teaching kids basic security rules while online. A CyberNow Labs graduate, Pinar is now a Cybersecurity Specialist at Deloitte, which has the largest SOC globally. Watch her story>
Pre-applications are being accepted for the Cohort starting July 23, 2022
For more information, view the Recorded June Q&A Session, go to https://cybernowlabs.com/application.php or contact us at: enrollment@cybernowlabs.com.
National Cyber Group (NCG) has taken the high road to engineer a national cybersecurity workforce accelerator that is affordable, accessible, and outcome oriented. With the acquisition of Total Seminars and CyberNow Labs in 2022, NCG brings scaled outreach, job placement, community development, and thought leadership to the pressing need for developing an elite corps of cybersecurity professionals to arm our nation against growing threats present in our economy.
Learn more at NationalCyber.com.
Media Contact: Tricia Sacchetti, tsacchetti@nationalcyber.com
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Official Mortgage Provider of Major League Baseball and Presenting Sponsor of ALCS and NLCS donated $250 for every RBI during season openers
$25 per RBI during the regular season expected to raise more than $650,000 with Postseason bonuses adding to the total
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Major League Baseball's season openers, loanDepot, the nation's second largest nonbank retail lender, racked up $29,500 for Boys & Girls Clubs of America through the launch of its "Home Means Everything" RBI campaign. In the second year of its campaign, loanDepot will donate $25 for every run batted in (RBI) during the 2022 MLB regular season. The company elevated the amount to $250 per RBI for the first two days of the season, which tallied 118.
loanDepot is the Official Mortgage Provider of MLB and Presenting Sponsor of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and National League Championship Series (NLCS).
"We're starting our second season as an MLB partner off strong with this donation to Boys & Girls Clubs," said loanDepot EVP, Chief Administrative Officer TJ Freeborn. "Making a real difference in the communities where Team loanDepot lives and works is in our DNA. We see the numbers from Opening Day as a great sign of things to come and look forward to putting more points on the board for youth and families across America."
Last year, 20,993 RBIs brought in more than $550,000 during the regular season and a special ALCS and NLCS bonus of $1,000 per RBI brought the year-long total to $665,000. An expected increase in RBIs this season could see more than $650,000 donated in the regular season alone, with more for planned bonuses during the Postseason.
The donations support Boys & Girls Clubs of America's mission to inspire and empower more than 4 million young people across the nation through the Atlanta-based national organization and local Clubs in:
- Boston
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Detroit
- Orange County, Calif.
- Miami
- Nashville
- Phoenix
Throughout the MLB regular season and Postseason, loanDepot will also provide in-game experiences for Boys & Girls Clubs staff and kids.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America has been an Official Charitable Partner of Major League Baseball since 1997.
About loanDepot
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as the nation's second largest retail mortgage lender, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional and national philanthropic efforts.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,700 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
Media Contact:
Jonathan Fine
VP, Public Relations
(781) 248-3963
jfine@loandepot.com
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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 10 Federal is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 the firm's second equity offering, 10 Federal Self Storage Acquisition Company 2 ("10FSSAC2") sold 19 properties to a publicly traded investment firm. 10FSSAC2 sold 4 properties in February 2022 and presently has 5 properties remaining.
10 Federal has pioneered technologies and methods for operating self-storage facilities in an unmanned, autonomous manner. By leveraging this system, 10 Federal raised its first equity offering in 2018 in the amount of $10mm and achieved a successful liquidation in February 2022 with a fund level IRR of 31%.
10 Federal's second offering, 10FSSAC2 raised $32mm and has achieved a 2.0x multiple on the equity to date from the February and August property dispositions. There are 5 properties remaining in 10FSSAC2 to be liquidated.
10 Federal's third offering, 10FSSAC3 raised $45mm and is nearly fully deployed.
In Q4 2022, 10 Federal will launch 10FSSAC4 with the goal of raising $100mm.
10FSSAC1, 10FSSAC2 and 10FSSAC3's business plan is to acquire, renovate and convert self-storage properties to 10 Federal's unmanned, automated platform. Once converted, 10 Federal can efficiently and effectively operate the facilities using technology and remote support.
For more information on the offerings please visit- www.10federal.com
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GREELEY, Colo., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional Finance Company, Inc. ("PFC"), an accounts receivable management company that provides assistance to various organizations (including healthcare providers), announced today that it is notifying individuals whose information may have been involved in a recent network security incident.
On February 26, 2022, PFC detected and stopped a sophisticated ransomware attack, in which an unauthorized third party accessed and disabled some of PFC's computer systems. PFC immediately engaged third party forensic specialists to assist with securing the network environment and investigating the extent of any unauthorized activity. Federal law enforcement was also notified. The ongoing investigation determined that an unauthorized third party accessed files containing certain individuals' personal information during this incident. PFC notified the respective healthcare providers on May 5, 2022. This incident only impacted data on PFC's systems. The list of healthcare providers can be viewed here:
https://bit.ly/CoveredEntitiesPFC
PFC found no evidence that personal information has been specifically misused; however, it is possible that the following information could have been accessed by an unauthorized third party: first and last name, address, accounts receivable balance and information regarding payments made to accounts, and, in some cases, date of birth, social security number, and health insurance and medical treatment information.
PFC today is mailing letters to potentially involved individuals with detail about the incident and providing resources they can use to help protect their information. PFC is also offering potentially involved individuals access to free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Cyberscout, a leading identity protection company.
Individuals should refer to the notice they received in the mail regarding steps they can take to protect themselves. As a precautionary measure, potentially impacted individuals should remain vigilant to protect against fraud and/or identity theft by, among other things, reviewing their financial account statements and monitoring free credit reports. If individuals detect any suspicious activity on an account, they should promptly notify the institution or company with which the account is maintained. Individuals should also promptly report any fraudulent activity or any suspected identity theft to proper law enforcement authorities, including the police and their state's attorney general. Individuals may also wish to review the tips provided by the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") on fraud alerts, free security/credit freezes and steps that they can take to avoid identity theft. For more information and to contact the FTC, please visit www.identitytheft.gov or call 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338). Individuals may also contact the FTC at: Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580.
PFC is providing a dedicated toll-free call center for potentially affected individuals who have questions, want to enroll in credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, or who want to learn additional steps to protect their information. To contact the call center, please call 1-844-663-3160, between 6am and 6pm MST. More information is available on the PFC website: https://www.pfcusa.com/.
Data security is one of PFC's highest priorities. Since the incident, PFC wiped and rebuilt affected systems and has taken steps to bolster its network security. PFC also reviewed and altered its policies, procedures, and network security software relating to the security of systems and servers, as well as how data is stored and managed.
Credit Reports: You may obtain a copy of your credit report, free of charge, whether or not you suspect any unauthorized activity on your account. You may obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies. To order your free credit report, please visit www.annualcreditreport.com, or call toll-free at 1-877-322-8228. You can also order your annual free credit report by mailing a completed Annual Credit Report Request Form (available at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports) to: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA, 30348-5281.
Security Freeze: You also have the right to place a security freeze on your credit report. A security freeze is intended to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. To place a security freeze on your credit report, you need to make a request to each consumer reporting agency. You may make that request by certified mail, overnight mail, regular stamped mail, or by following the instructions found at the websites listed below. The following information must be included when requesting a security freeze (note that if you are requesting a credit report for your spouse or a minor under the age of 16, this information must be provided for him/her as well): (1) full name, with middle initial and any suffixes; (2) Social Security number; (3) date of birth; (4) current address and any previous addresses for the past five years; and (5) any applicable incident report or complaint with a law enforcement agency or the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The request must also include a copy of a government-issued identification card and a copy of a recent utility bill or bank or insurance statement. It is essential that each copy be legible, display your name and current mailing address, and the date of issue. As of September 21, 2018, it is free to place, lift, or remove a security freeze. You may also place a security freeze for children under the age of 16. You may obtain a free security freeze by contacting any one or more of the following national consumer reporting agencies:
Fraud Alerts: You can place fraud alerts with the three credit bureaus by phone and online with:
- Equifax (https://assets.equifax.com/assets/personal/Fraud_Alert_Request_Form.pdf);
- TransUnion (https://www.transunion.com/fraud-alerts); or
- Experian (https://www.experian.com/fraud/center.html).
A fraud alert tells creditors to follow certain procedures, including contacting you, before they open any new accounts or change your existing accounts. For that reason, placing a fraud alert can protect you, but also may delay you when you seek to obtain credit. As of September 21, 2018, initial fraud alerts last for one year. Victims of identity theft can also get an extended fraud alert for seven years. The phone numbers for all three credit bureaus are at listed above.
Monitoring: You should always remain vigilant and monitor your accounts for suspicious or unusual activity.
File Police Report: You have the right to file or obtain a police report if you experience identity fraud. Please note that in order to file a crime report or incident report with law enforcement for identity theft, you will likely need to provide proof that you have been a victim. A police report is often required to dispute fraudulent items. You can generally report suspected incidents of identity theft to local law enforcement or to the Attorney General.
FTC and Attorneys General: You can further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, security freezes, and the steps you can take to protect yourself, by contacting the consumer reporting agencies, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General.
The Federal Trade Commission can be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580, www.identitytheft.gov, 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338), TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement. This notice has not been delayed by law enforcement.
For Maryland residents, the Attorney General can be contacted at 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, 1-888-743-0023, and www.oag.state.md.us.
For New Mexico residents, you have rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, such as the right to be told if information in your credit file has been used against you, the right to know what is in your credit file, the right to ask for your credit score, and the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. Further, pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the consumer reporting agencies must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information; access to your file is limited; you must give your consent for credit reports to be provided to employers; you may limit "prescreened" offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit report; and you may seek damages from violators. You may have additional rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act not summarized here. Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have specific additional rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We encourage you to review your rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by visiting www.consumerfinance.gov/f/201504_cfpb_summary_your-rights-under-fcra.pdf or by writing Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.
For North Carolina residents, the Attorney General can be contacted at 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-9001, 1-877-566-7226 or 1-919-716-6400, and www.ncdoj.gov.
For New York residents, the Attorney General may be contacted at Office of the Attorney General, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224-0341, 1-800-771-7755, and https://ag.ny.gov/.
For Rhode Island residents, the Rhode Island Attorney General can be reached at 150 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, www.riag.ri.gov, and 1-401-274-4400. Under Rhode Island law, you have the right to obtain any police report filed in regard to this incident.
For Vermont Residents, if you do not have internet access but would like to learn more about how to place a security freeze on your credit report, contact the Vermont Attorney General's Office at 802-656-3183 (800-649-2424 toll free in Vermont only).
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Launces Little West Canadian E-Commerce and Expands Wholesale Distribution into Canada
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) ("PlantX" or the "Company") the digital face of the plant-based community, operating a one-stop shop for plant-based products, today announced the international expansion of its Little West cold-pressed juice brand and e-commerce platform to Canada. As part of the expansion, Little West has launched a Canadian version of its e-commerce website (littlewestjuice.ca) and plans to expand its wholesale business into physical retail outlets across the country.
Acquired by PlantX in May 2021, Little West is a California-based cold-pressed juice company that offers a wide range of beverages and products that emphasize health and wellness with a focus on locally sourced, high-quality, and fresh ingredients. Little West is the realized vision of Cassandra Troy and Andrew Walker, who launched the business in 2013 with the aim of inspiring healthier lifestyles for all and making the world a greener place. Since being acquired by PlantX, Little West has added new products and consumer-friendly bundles.
"We have seen amazing success with our littlewest.com website, and since the founders of Little West are Canadian and so is PlantX, it was only natural for us to bring these amazing juices to Canada," said PlantX CEO, Lorne Rapkin. "We expect to work with local influencers to bring increased awareness and we will leverage the success we achieved in the United States to build the brand throughout North America."
The Little West Canadian e-commerce website features merchandise and different flavors of juice, available in kits and cleanses. Consumers can create one-time boxes of different quantities of juices or arrange regular deliveries to facilitate a healthy, delicious lifestyle.
In addition to the Canadian e-commerce website, Little West Juices are available in retail locations in the United States, including Whole Foods and Pavilions.
PlantX announces that further to its news release dated July 11, 2022 (the "Default Announcement"), the Company's principal regulator, the British Columbia Securities Commission, has granted a management cease trade order (the "MCTO"), pursuant to the Company's application made under National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders ("NP 12-203"). The MCTO as issued is in connection with the delay by the Company in filing its audited annual financial statements, management's discussion and analysis and related certifications for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 (collectively, the "Required Filings") before the prescribed deadline of July 29, 2022.
The Company requested and received an extension relating to the Required Filings due to additional time needed to complete the Company's previously announced restatement of its annual audited comparative financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 and to implement internal control procedures as a result of the restatement process.
The Company is working diligently with its auditors expects to have the audit of the Required Filings completed, and the Required Filings filed within 30 days, and in any event, no later than September 27, 2022.
The MCTO restricts all trading in securities of the Company, whether direct or indirect, by the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer until such time as the Required Filings have been filed by the Company and the MCTO has been lifted. Furthermore, the Company will not be able to, directly or indirectly, issue securities to or acquire securities from an insider or employee of the Company except in accordance with legally binding obligations to do so existing as of July 29, 2022.
The MCTO does not affect the ability of shareholders who are not insiders of the Company to trade their securities. However, the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities could determine, in their discretion, that it would be appropriate to issue a general cease trade order against the Company affecting all of the securities of the Company.
The Company is providing this status update in accordance with NP 12-203. The Company intends to follow the provisions of the Alternative Information Guidelines set out in NP 12-203, including the issuance of bi-weekly default status reports in the form of news releases, for as long as the Company remains in default of the Required Filings. The Company confirms as of the date of this news release that there has been no material change in the information contained in the Default Announcement issued on July 11, 2022 and there is no other material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.
As the digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX's platform is a one-stop shop for plant-based products. With its fast-growing category verticals, the Company offers customers across North America more than 5,000 plant-based products. In addition to offering delivery service for meals and indoor plants, the Company currently has plans underway to expand its product lines to include a juice and coffee company. The Company uses its digital platform to build a community of likeminded consumers and, most importantly, to provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with the top nutritionists, chefs, and brands. The Company's digital presence works to eliminate the barriers to entry for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle and thriving in a longer, healthier, and happier life.
Connect with PlantX: Email | Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "likely", "should," "would," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "potential," "proposed," "estimate," "believe" or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" happen, or by discussions of strategy. The forward-looking information contained herein includes, without limitation, statements regarding the expansion of Little West in Canada, the MCTO, the filing of the Required Filings, the Company issuing bi-weekly status updates and the business and strategic plans of the Company.
By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, without limitation: receiving sufficient demand for the Offering; the Company's ability to comply with all applicable governmental regulations including all applicable food safety laws and regulations; impacts to the business and operations of the Company due to the COVID-19 epidemic; the conflict in eastern Europe; having a limited operating history; the ability of the Company to access capital to meet future financing needs; the Company's reliance on management and key personnel; competition; changes in consumer trends; foreign currency fluctuations; and general economic, market or business conditions.
Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's continuous disclosure documents, which have been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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FARMINGTON, Conn., June 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) Chair, CEO & President Judy Marks and CFO Rahul Ghai are meeting with international investors on Monday, June 13th and Tuesday, June 14th, respectively. A corresponding presentation can be found at www.otisinvestors.com.
About Otis
Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. We move 2 billion people a day and maintain more than 2.1 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 70,000 people strong, include 41,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @OtisElevatorCo.
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EMX's premium PMPs scored and certified by Jounce Media promote more transparency, making it easy for buyers to activate the highest quality, publisher direct inventory at scale
NEW YORK, JUNE 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EMX by Big Village, a leading end-to-end programmatic technology group focused on the planning, buying, and measurement of CTV and omnichannel media, is announcing its partnership with Jounce Media, the industry leader in data-driven supply path optimization, to provide Premium Certified Private Marketplaces. As advertisers increasingly focus on inventory quality and supply path optimization (SPO), EMX's Premium PMPs Certified by Jounce Media make it easy for media buyers to activate high performance, premium inventory at scale.
According to Jounce Media, 44% of the auctions available to DSP buyers lead to multi-hop supply chains that carry unnecessary fees, and among the remaining 56% of auctions, most lead to low quality ad placements that have no demonstrable effect on consumer behavior.
Through independent audits of over 1.5 million websites, mobile apps, and CTV apps, Jounce Media scores the marketing efficiency of every programmatically traded supply chain. Jounce Media's analysis concludes the overwhelming majority of the bidstream fails to meet their basic quality standards.
Premium supply as defined by Jounce Media, meets three criteria:
- Direct supply chains with no unnecessary intermediaries.
- User-first advertising experiences that pair high impact placements with original content.
- Proven business outcomes for performance marketers.
Jounce Media has identified 77 publishers that meet their premium standard, and those premium publishers demonstrate a 27% sales lift versus the rest of the web.
Accessing premium supply is easy with EMX. Its supply composition over-indexes 184% for Jounce-certified web publishers vs. other ad exchanges. Through its integration with Jounce Media, EMX makes this premium supply available to any marketer in any DSP.
Through a single deal ID, EMX delivers maximally direct access to premium publishers, such as McClatchy, Gannett, Internet Brands, Leaf Group, Penske Media Corporation, a360 media and News Corp.
"At EMX, we're committed to offering media buyers the inventory they are looking for, including the most premium direct supply available in the marketplace," says Brian Weigel, Chief Operating Officer at EMX by Big Village. "Having premium publisher PMPs that are certified by Jounce Media demonstrates our commitment to promoting a healthy programmatic ecosystem and provides the opportunity to drive results for advertising campaigns."
"Responsible media buyers should know and trust every publisher on their media plan. But the complexity of the programmatic supply chain puts responsible media buying out of reach for most brands," says Chris Kane, Founder and President at Jounce Media. "Our partnership with EMX makes it easy for every marketer in every DSP to buy the best of the web."
"This is an example of EMX delivering on our mission and vision of setting higher standards for programmatic advertising," says Michael Zacharski, Chief Executive Officer at EMX by Big Village.
"I could not be prouder of what we have accomplished."
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EMX is a leading end-to-end programmatic technology group focused on the planning, buying, and measurement of CTV and omnichannel media. As a premium global direct to publisher supply side platform (SSP), data platform, media trading desk, and local marketing cloud, EMX is the fully owned technology that powers Big Village's programmatic media business. Big Village is a global advertising, technology, and data company. Find out more at emxdigital.com
Jounce Media is the industry leader in data-driven supply path optimization. Through daily-updating audits of over 1.5 million websites, mobile apps, and CTV apps, Jounce maintains a comprehensive mapping of every programmatic advertising supply chain and makes that data available to programmatic buyers and sellers. Jounce is trusted by the world's largest marketers, media companies, and advertising technology platforms to enable high efficiency programmatic trades.
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Leonardo DiCaprio has made the climate crisis and environmental conservation his life's work -- mainly off screen, though sometimes on. In addition to leading his own environmental foundation, the film star sits on the board of several other organizations, and his advocacy has been celebrated by the United Nations.
But while many of DiCaprio's Hollywood brethren are environmentally conscious off screen, a new study shows the TV and movie industry isn't doing nearly enough on screen to keep the climate crisis in everyday conversation.
Researchers at the University of Southern California analyzed 37,453 scripts from 2016 through 2020 looking for 36 climate keywords like "climate crisis" and "deforestation." They found only 2.8%, or 1,046 scripts, contained any mention of the keywords. By contrast, the word "dog" was mentioned 13 times more than all 36 climate words combined, researchers said.
The study was released in tandem with a digital guidebook -- called Good Energy -- to help screenwriters to focus more on climate change in movies and TV shows.
Katherine Oliver, a principle at Bloomberg Philanthropies, which helped fund the release of the playbook, said at a Good Energy launch event that 2.8% is a "staggeringly low number."
"Our goal should be to bridge the gap between the world we live in and the modern world we see on TV," Oliver said.
Good Energy founder Anna Jane Joyner said the playbook was written following the consultation of over 100 screenwriters and producers, as well as climate experts and psychologists. Climate data is featured in the guide, along with suggestions on how to shape characters, plotlines and feature climate solutions on screen.
"If your characters are clinging to the bow of a ship à la The Perfect Storm, why not include a subplot about how these monster storms come every year now because of human-caused global warming?" one passage suggests.
"Discussions about climate can be personal, dramatic, or even funny," reads another.
Humor and satire are used in Netflix's Oscar-nominated "Don't Look Up," which stars Leonardo Dicaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in a story satirizing climate change denial. Writer-director Adam McKay was among those consulted for the playbook.
"We've seen how the film has created more conversation and protests to demand that governments look up," McKay said in a statement. "Nonetheless, that is just one movie and we have so much more to do."
"Don't Look Up" was released a year after the data used in the study, which also measured audience awareness of climate-oriented films. The study surveyed 2,000 people and found the films "The Day After Tomorrow" and "2012" were mentioned the most, the study found. Nearly half of those surveyed said they wanted to see more fictional stories highlighting climate issues.
"This is Hollywood's role of a lifetime," said Joyner. "We need to talk about it in our stories so that we can talk about it in real life. We need to envision some other ending than just the apocalypse."
Joyner launched the Good Energy playbook Tuesday night at a gathering at the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in front of a mix of Hollywood creatives and supporters including Bill Nye, actor Kendrick Sampson from HBO's "Insecure" and "Contagion" screenwriter Scott Z. Burns.
Make it about the people most impacted
The playbook contributors also called on content creators to build stories around minority and indigenous populations.
"Those are the ones most impacted and suffering from the climate crisis," said Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., President and CEO of Hip Hop Caucus and a senior advisor to Bloomberg Philanthropies.
The playbook is not shy about suggesting potential villains for storylines. In a section titled "The Why," the fossil fuel industry is a target.
"They've cast themselves as heroes and undermined key actors, policies, and government action at every level," a contributor writes in an essay titled, "Greenhouse Gaslighting."
The American Petroleum Institute, a trade organization representing big oil companies, pushed back in a statement to CNN. Citing rising energy costs and volatility from the war, "we must both reduce emissions and ensure access to affordable, reliable energy," said API spokesperson Bethany Williams. "That's exactly what our industry has been focused on for decades. Any suggestion to the contrary is false."
Supporters of the playbook call this just the start and say it's up to Hollywood to tailor scripts that mirror the dire situation the world is currently facing in real life.
"If we're doing a scene on the roof, let there be solar panels on the roof. Or if we're doing scenes where we can be modeling healthy eating, then let's have a filtration system and not a bottle," said Gloria Calderón Kellett, co-showrunner of "One Day at a Time" and "How I Met Your Mother."
Joyner closed Tuesday's event with a final push to Hollywood screenwriters: "The most important thing you can do for the climate is write a damn good story," she said.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Co-Diagnostics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CODX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased the publicly traded securities of Co-Dx during the period of May 12, 2022 through the close of the market on August 11, 2022 (4:00 p.m. ET).
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) demand for the Company's Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test had plummeted throughout the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and (ii) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: October 17, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/co-diagnostics-inc-loss-submission-form-2/?id=31380&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CODX during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 17, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events Partner for Unique Media Showcase
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Association, the trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages, and Adventure Media & Events, publisher of industry-leading media outlets the Toy Book and the Toy Insider, announced today that they will host "The Play Date" on March 8, 2023 at the brand new etc.venues 360 Madison Avenue in New York City.
The Play Date is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for toy companies to showcase their 2023 lineups and sneak peeks to the press. The event will be held across two floors with available exhibit space, private display areas, and a host of eye-catching sponsorship opportunities for enhanced media exposure.
"Thanks to the combined forces of The Toy Association, the Toy Insider, and the Toy Book, The Play Date will attract the powerhouse media outlets that toy companies want to meet with," said Kimberly Carcone, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy Association. "It's an exclusive opportunity to show new lines and priority items early in the year, affording your company Q1 press opportunities to get in front of consumers. Whether you are looking to highlight spring and summer launches or offer a sneak peek at the hottest toys for holiday '23, the new Play Date is a strategic advantage to your 2023 media plans."
"For over 100 years, toy companies have taken advantage of Q1 as an opportunity to showcase their long lead items to the media," said Laurie Schacht, CEO of Adventure Media & Events. "While Toy Fair has moved to September, the Toy Insider and The Toy Association realize that there is still a need for media exposure early in the year. The Play Date will give top media their first look at the products that will be coming to store shelves in 2023, and a jump on the hot new toy trends for the year."
The Play Date will be a single day, invitation-only media event. Media and a very limited number of VIP influencers will be vetted under strict guidelines before they are approved to attend. The Play Date is not a retail-buyer event.
Companies of all sizes are welcome and will have numerous options to participate and showcase new products and prototypes. More information, including exhibitor registration and sponsorship opportunities, will be announced in the coming weeks.
About The Toy Association www.toyassociation.org / www.thegeniusofplay.org / www.playsafe.org
Founded in 1916, The Toy Association™, Inc. is the trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $102.4 billion, and is the nation's most effective resource and influential advocate for hundreds of companies including manufacturers, retailers, licensors and others who are involved in the youth entertainment industry. Our manufacturing members account for 93% of U.S. toy and game sales driving the annual $38.2 billion U.S. domestic toy market. The Toy Association serves as the industry's voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play's positive impact on childhood development to consumers and media. The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, government, consumers, and industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play. As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair; advocates on behalf of members around the world; sustains the Canadian Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America's widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.
About Adventure Media & Events www.toybook.com / www.toyinsider.com / www.popinsider.com
Founded in 1983, Adventure Media & Events LLC is the No. 1 resource for toy news in the U.S. Publishers of the Toy Book, the Toy Insider, and the Pop Insider, Adventure Media & Events has provided the toy and licensing industries with up-to-the-minute news, product announcements, and insights for nearly 40 years. Its team of toy experts has more than 125 years of experience covering the toy industry, regularly attending major toy industry trade shows and events; conducting briefings with manufacturers, retailers, and analysts throughout the year; and delivering the latest toy news, product roundups, and hands-on toy reviews that consumers trust. Adventure Media & Events has produced two incredibly successful media events, Sweet Suite and Holiday of Play, for more than 13 years. Sweet Suite, which took place on July 13, 2022, and Holiday of Play, taking place on September 16, 2022, connect toymakers with influencers and press to share their hottest toys of the year. For the latest breaking toy and entertainment news, follow @thetoybook, @thetoyinsider, and @thepopinsider on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Be sure to follow #sweetsuite22 to check out the Toy Insider's biggest night of play.
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While home shoppers had 30.7% more actively-listed options than last year in July, the affordability crunch continues to drive demand from out-of-state buyers
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The inventory recovery accelerated in July, as active listings increased at record-fast1 annual pace (+30.7%) for the third month in a row, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Housing Trends Report released today. Although buyers had more for-sale home options in July, competition remained largely in sellers' favor, with listing prices near all-time highs and homes selling more quickly than pre-COVID.
"The U.S. housing market continues to move toward more evenly balanced supply and demand compared to the 2021 frenzy. Our July data shows elevated mortgage rates left many buyers tightening their budgets and sellers responding with price reductions, while home shoppers who kept searching saw more available options," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for Realtor.com®. "At the same time, new listings declined in July, suggesting that some prospective sellers are wondering what recent market shifts mean for their plans to list. But data indicates that homeowners grappling with this decision are still in a good position in many markets, with buyer interest keeping well-priced homes selling quickly. Plus, many sellers have a substantial equity cushion to leverage, thanks to the past decade of rising prices. Whether or not they take advantage of these opportunities will be key to inventory trends moving forward."
Inventory recovery accelerates despite new seller setbacks
Between supply and demand trends, July data indicates that softening buyer interest is the bigger driver of accelerated inventory improvements. With typical monthly mortgage payments now 1.5 times higher than in July 2021, recent home sales data shows that many buyers are putting their plans on pause, which is giving active listings room to grow. However, the shift in market conditions seems to be having the opposite effect on seller activity, with new listings declining for the first time since March. This suggests that some homeowners are reconsidering their plans to list in light of trends like declining numbers of homes under contract. Despite the new seller dip, active listings grew at a record-fast pace for the third straight month in July, further signaling a real estate refresh on the horizon for 2022 buyers.
- In July, the U.S. inventory of active listings increased 30.7% year-over-year, faster than ever before in Realtor.com®'s data history, building on record-breaking paces in June (+18.7%) and in May (+8.0%). These continued improvements are partly due to ongoing annual declines in pending listings, which were bigger in July (-19.4%) than in June (-16.3%).
- Nationally, newly listed homes were down 2.8% compared to July 2021, with the biggest drops registered in the northeast (-14.3%) and midwest (-11.0%). With northern regions less equipped for scorching temperatures, these trends suggest that recent record-breaking heat waves may also have played a role in July's new seller pullback.
- Relative to the national rate, active inventory grew at a faster annual pace (+41.0%) across the 50 largest U.S. metros in July, on average. Forty-five markets posted active listings gains, led by Phoenix (+158.7%), Austin, Texas (+154.5%) and Raleigh, N.C. (+137.5%).
- More new sellers entered the market than last year in 13 of the biggest metros, with new listings jumping most significantly in Las Vegas (+37.6%), Nashville, Tenn. (+37.1%) and Oklahoma City (+28.6%).
Buyer competition remains fierce, but shows early signs of cooling
July's new listings setback suggests that some sellers may feel they have missed their opportunity to take advantage of favorable market conditions. On the one hand, the rise in available for-sale home options has resulted in a more buyer-friendly market relative to last year. Asking price growth overall and per square foot both continued to moderate in July, while the share of sellers making price reductions increased. On the other hand, competitive conditions remained largely in sellers' favor in July, with home prices holding near all-time highs and time on market still significantly lower than pre-COVID levels.
- The U.S. median listing price came in just $1,000 shy of June's all-time high in July ($449,000), up 16.6% year-over-year. On a square foot basis, year-over-year asking price growth moderated slightly in July (+15.5%) from the June pace (+16.2%).
- In early signs of potential softening demand for higher-priced homes, yearly growth in pending listing prices was smaller in July (+12.4%) than in June (+13.9%), marking the third consecutive month of deceleration. Additionally, 19.1% of homes had their price reduced in July, up from 9.4% in 2021 and surpassing the typical 2019 share (18.0%).
- Asking prices increased year-over-year in 47 of the 50 largest metros, led by Miami (+36.2%), Memphis, Tenn. (+32.7%), and Orlando, Fla. (+28.4%), and declined in just three markets: Rochester, N.Y. (-3.1%), Pittsburgh (-3.1%) and Cincinnati (-2.9%).
- The typical home spent 35 days on the market in July, down two days year-over-year and 26 days from the 2017-2019 average. Time on market was fastest year-over-year in Miami (-16 days), Orlando (-6 days) and Tampa, Fla. (-6 days).
- In 24 metros, time on market slowed from the July 2021 pace, most significantly in Austin (+11 days), Denver (+8 days) and Riverside, Calif. (+7 days).
Spotlight On: Affordability crunch drives out-of-state demand from still-eager buyers
Between rising housing costs adding to demand for affordability and increased adoption of remote work policies enabling some Americans to relocate, multiple trends are motivating home shoppers to search further from where they currently live. New research illustrates how rising buyer interest in relocating may be one contributing factor behind July's still-hot competition for homes in many areas of the country, with key findings from Realtor.com®'s Q2-2022 Cross-Market Demand Report including:
- From April-June, 53% of listings views on Realtor.com® came from users located outside of the listing's metro, up from 48% in Q1 and a new all-time high.
- Regionally, the Northeast posted the biggest yearly increase in views from out-of-market users, up 6.8 percentage points to 45.9%. This could be a potential contributor to the Northeast's July inventory trends, as its yearly increase in for-sale homes (+3.0%) was smaller than any other region (Midwest: +10.2%; South: +51.6%; West: +68.9%).
- Among the top 10 metros attracting out-of-market views, eight offered more affordable listing prices than the Q2 national median ($440,650), including El Paso, Texas ($281,642), where 62.1% of inbound listing viewers were from a different market.
- At the state level, 37% of home shopper views to listings came from out-of-state in Q2, higher than in Q1 (36%) and the typical 2018-2020 share (29%). The fastest-growing destinations for out-of-state buyers year-over-year, by percentage points, were New Jersey (+12.7), Nebraska (+11.5) and Maryland (+11.3).
"Our analysis highlights how home shoppers are prioritizing affordability in the face of financial challenges, but also the variety of reasons that Americans are taking advantage of opportunities to relocate. People are eager to move to new areas offering relatively lower living expenses in the face of high inflation, more outdoor recreation, jobs in different cities, working for their old office from home in a new locale, and more. As a result, we've seen Cross-Market Demand increase in every quarter since 2020 at the peak of pandemic lockdowns, a marked shift and one to keep an eye on as Americans progress further into the new normal," said Joel Berner, Senior Economic Research Analyst for Realtor.com®.
Methodology
Realtor.com® housing data as of July 2022. Listings include the active inventory of existing single-family homes and condos/townhomes/rowhomes/co-ops for the given level of geography; new construction is excluded unless listed via an MLS.
Q2 2022 Cross-Market Demand Report: This release focuses on year-over-year trends in prospective buyer demand from out of state, nationally and in the 100 largest markets, based on Realtor.com®'s Cross-Market Demand Report for 2022 Q2 (April-June 2022), which analyzes online traffic trends for for-sale properties on Realtor.com®. Please note: Due to a methodology update with this Q1 Report, the definitions of out-of-market/out-of-state activity changed from Q1 2022, resulting in historical revisions that are not reflected in the Q1 Report but are captured in the Q2 Report and reports going forward.
About Realtor.com®
Realtor.com® makes buying, selling, renting and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone. Realtor.com® pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago, and today through its website and mobile apps offers a marketplace where people can learn about their options, trust in the transparency of information provided to them, and get services and resources that are personalized to their needs. Using proprietary data science and machine learning technology, Realtor.com® pairs buyers and sellers with local agents in their market, helping take the guesswork out of buying and selling a home. For professionals, Realtor.com® is a trusted provider of consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. For more information, visit Realtor.com®.
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Homa steady in Sunday duel, gets 4th tour win at Wells Fargo
By BEN NUCKOLS
AP Sports Writer
POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Max Homa played solid, steady golf during a week of cold, wet conditions and a back-and-forth Sunday duel with Keegan Bradley. He closed with a 2-under 68 for a two-shot victory in the Wells Fargo Championship. The 31-year-old Homa finished at 8-under 272 at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm. He won for the fourth time overall, third in 15 months and second since he gave up his popular podcast. Bradley started the day with the lead, gave it away and took it back before Homa moved ahead for good on the back nine. He closed with a 72 to finish two shots back, tied with Cameron Young and Matt Fitzpatrick. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/08/homa-steady-in-sunday-duel-gets-4th-tour-win-at-wells-fargo/ | 2022-05-09T02:13:24Z |
LONDON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taskize, the leading provider of inter-company workflow to the financial services industry, today announced a significant milestone with 500 financial institutions now live on the company's network, almost double the 289 companies in January 2021.
Operating across 85 countries, the recent growth of the network has been driven by the wave of new regulations along with industry initiatives, such as T+1 settlement. The Settlement Discipline Regime of the Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR) and the Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR) have created an increased need for solutions that facilitate faster and more efficient resolution of settlement breaks and margin disputes.
The global, web-based platform, used by Tier-1 investment banks, brokers, asset managers, hedge funds, CSDs, custodians and CCPs, allows firms to more efficiently manage operational issues across counterparties as well as internally within their organisation.
The Taskize Smart Directory™ and Taskize Bubble™ allow users to manage all work in one place making work flow more efficiently across all their post-trade operational areas, including settlements, corporate actions, income and collateral.
Joining the network is a quick and simple process. Seamless integrations with email, Microsoft Teams and Symphony enable workflow across both traditional and emerging communication channels. The easy-to-use API integrates with existing applications allowing internal workflows to be extended across the entire business network for even greater efficiency. This, along with a flexible sponsored subscription model, has facilitated a rapid increase in members to 500 companies in under 18-months.
Philip Slavin, CEO and co-founder of Taskize, commented on the achievement: "We are excited to have passed this significant milestone after experiencing strong demand from the market. The growth of our network is testament to the value Taskize brings, with those using our platform realising the benefits of inter-company workflow. In the face of mounting regulatory pressures, we expect the network of Taskize users to continue to grow, which will bring cumulative benefits as the industry reaps the rewards of radically reducing emails between global financial operations teams by up to 90%."
For more information on the Taskize network and how to join please see here: https://www.taskize.com/join-the-network/
About Taskize
Taskize is trusted by over 500 financial firms in 85 countries making it the leading provider of structured inter-company workflow to the Financial Services Industry to improve operational efficiency across buy-sides, sell-sides, custodians, market infrastructures and Fintech providers. Taskize eliminates the inefficiency and insecurity of email, phone, and chat to provide everything needed to resolve post-trade, cross-party issues securely and efficiently. Taskize is cloud-native, with an open architecture leading to easy adoption and benefit realization. Taskize is owned by Euroclear, a leading global provider of Financial Market Infrastructure services, operating independently. Follow @Taskize on LinkedIn or visit www.taskize.com.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Spero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spero" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPRO) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Spero investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
SPRO investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") for the Company's product candidate, Tebipenem HBr, were insufficient to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"); (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Spero during the relevant time frame, you have until July 25, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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