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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The attorney who represented Mystikal on rape and kidnapping charges that were dropped in late 2020 said Thursday that he is once more representing the 51-year-old rapper — and is confident that he will again be cleared.
“I think there’s zero chance this goes to trial,” Joel Pearce said as he drove back to Shreveport from the Ascension Parish jail in Gonzales, where he met with Michael Tyler.
Tyler, who served six years in prison after pleading guilty in 2003 to sexual battery, was arrested Sunday on charges accusing him of raping and choking a woman at his home Saturday.
Pearce represented him in December 2020, when prosecutors in northwest Louisiana’s Caddo Parish dropped rape and kidnapping charges that had kept him jailed for 18 months
On Tuesday, Tyler was denied bond at what is called a “72-hour hearing.”
State District Judge Steven Tureau said evidence against the rapper, his past history and the victim’s fears met the standard for holding him without bail
“There was no evidence given on my client’s part,” Pearce said. He said he will request a full bond hearing at which evidence can be presented.
Defense attorney Roy Maughan Jr., who had asked for $250,000 bond, told The Advocate after Tuesday’s hearing that Tyler probably wouldn’t appeal the bond ruling.
Maughan is no longer on the case, Pearce said. He said he is working with Timothy Yazbeck of New Orleans, who worked with him on the Caddo Parish case.
He said he will also ask for what’s called a preliminary examination. Tyler “hasn’t been indicted, so we get to test the state’s case. It’s a little mini-trial,” Pearce said.
Mystikal, who grew up in New Orleans and now lives in Prairieville, is accused of attacking the woman, taking her keys and holding her against her will, according to an arrest warrant.
“He never threatened her, never choked her,” Pearce said.
Sheriff’s Detective Garrett Keith testified that the woman went to Tyler’s home Saturday night to talk about alleged financial commitments he had made to her.
According to the detective, Tyler’s behavior reportedly changed abruptly after he went into the bathroom and returned: He accused her of stealing cash, choked her and pulled out her hair.
Keith also said she had many cuts and bruises.
“I want to see the actual medical report,” Pearce said.
He said he also will be looking for a protective order that Tyler told him he was granted against the woman about eight years ago.
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- Multi-year agreement will see the organizations donate $120,000 annually to sustainability focused non-profits as part of Club's Vibrancy through Sustainability community pillar
- Year one donations totaling $120,000 will be made to Central Texas-based non-profits TreeFolks and the Clean Air Force of Central Texas
- In addition to the $120,000 Year one donations, Austin FC and Atlas to invest in carbon offsets via TheGoodTraveler.org to offset emissions resulting from 2022 team airline travel
AUSTIN, Texas, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin FC announced today Atlas Technology Group LLC (Atlas) as an official Club partner. Atlas, an international organization that powers the Web 3.0 ecosystem, and the Club have entered a multi-year agreement.
Headlining the partnership, Austin FC and Atlas will donate a total of $120,000 to Clean Air Force of Central Texas and TreeFolks as part of the Club's Vibrancy through Sustainability community pillar. The $120,000 annual commitment to support sustainability initiatives will represent a substantial portion of Atlas' overall investment as a partner.
Austin FC and Atlas are also purchasing carbon offsets via TheGoodTraveler.org to assist with removing greenhouse gas emissions by helping offset the 35,000+ miles of planned roundtrip airline travel for Austin FC's 2022 road travel.
"The Web 3.0 ecosystem continues to make progress in its mission to achieve sustainability goals, and with today's announcement Austin FC and Atlas are proud to showcase the importance of making sustainable commitments which positively impact those around us," said Club President Andy Loughnane.
With an innovative Business-to-Protocol model, Atlas offers Web 3.0 infrastructure products and services including staking, validation, computing, storage, network, and more software and hardware services that drive the evolution of Web 3.0. The company currently operates in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America including its office in Austin.
"The Web 3.0 world is constantly evolving. Partnering with organizations like Austin Football Club showcases the impact that Web 3.0 will have on all aspects of the entertainment industry," said Atlas Founder and Chairman Raymond Yuan. "It is essential that these agreements put sustainability at the forefront and continue to create pathways for a cleaner planet."
Together, Austin FC and Atlas are announcing two (2) new initiatives that as part of Austin FC's Vibrancy through Sustainability community pillar and ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability at the stadium, Club, and city level.
First, Austin FC and Atlas are contributing $20,000 in 2022 to the Clean Air Force of Central Texas, and the Club is signing on as a Corporate Partner. This contribution will enable the Clean Air Force to purchase and install 12 additional PM2.5 sensors in Central Texas Schools, expand Clean Air Partner participation, increase air pollution public awareness, and provide ongoing programmatic support.
Second, Austin FC and Atlas are contributing $100,000 in 2022 to TreeFolks in support of their Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program (CTFRP), which plants 50,000 – 65,000 trees annually on public and private land within the 100-year floodplain to mitigate climate change impacts. This contribution will help TreeFolks continue vital reforestation work by planting approximately 50 acres in at least seven (7) Central Texas counties in the coming year, while continuing to manage 170 acres of newly planted land to ensure maximum carbon sequestration. Those 50 acres of newly planted trees will sequester over 5,330 metric tons of carbon annually.
In addition to these initiatives, which will bolster the Club's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, Q2 Stadium was also recently honored with the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.
Featuring 134 solar panels, eight acres of green space, electric vehicle chargers, and a newly installed reusable vessel policy that limits single use plastics, Q2 Stadium also features more than 70 strategically placed eco-stations that allow for the collection of both compost and recycling, facilitating the club's commitment to waste diversion. In 2021, Austin FC fans diverted 71 percent of all waste produced at Q2 stadium.
To learn more about Atlas, visit https://www.atlasweb3.io/.
About Austin FC
Austin FC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the League's 27th club in January 2019. Austin FC officially began competing in MLS in April 2021 and played its first match at home on June 19, 2021, in the new, 100% privately financed, $260 million, state-of-the-art Q2 Stadium in Austin.
Austin FC operates the Austin FC Academy, the fully funded developmental academy representing the highest level of competition for elite youth soccer players in Central Texas, while serving as the exclusive developmental pathway to MLS for the region's most talented young players.
About Atlas
Headquartered in Singapore, Atlas is a global infrastructure-as-a-service group that drives the evolution of Web 3.0 – the next phase of the internet. The company offers a broad range of value-added services including application-specific computing, node infrastructure, networking, hardware, API support and storage for the Web 3.0 ecosystem.
Atlas is committed to be a global leading next-generation Web 3.0 infrastructure provider that advocates sustainable growth, green energy adoption, power usage efficiency and stability to drive the Web 3.0 evolution.
Atlas operates in North America, Asia and Europe with plans to expand in other regions. It is one of the largest application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) companies in the world.
As a firm believer of sustainable growth, Atlas aims to adopt 100% clean energy to power our computing operations by 2024.
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The report also finds that Louisiana, Texas, and Kentucky offer the worst retirement benefits for new teachers
NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Equable Institute measuring the adequacy of retirement benefits for K–12 public school teachers in America finds that South Carolina and Tennessee are the top two states for new teachers to enroll in retirement benefits. The report also reveals that Louisiana, Texas and Kentucky are the worst states for new teachers when it comes to retirement income security.
The rankings come from The Best U.S. States for New Teacher Retirement Benefits, a special report providing deeper insights from analysis initially published in Equable's Retirement Security Report: Teacher Edition. All 50 States and Washington D.C. are ranked by the best plan available to new teachers based on Equable's open-source Retirement Benefits Score methodology. Expanded rankings with scores specific to worker tenure are also available in the report.
The Retirement Benefits Score measures the adequacy of retirement benefits for workers on three primary metrics – Eligibility, Income Adequacy (based on a 70% pre-retirement income replacement rate), and Flexibility & Mobility – to determine if states are providing a path to retirement income security.
This rankings approach focuses on the best plan available to new teachers in each state. In most states, there is just one retirement plan available to teachers. But in nearly a dozen states teachers do have options, and this approach simply uses the highest scoring plan among those options. In Equable's special report, states are also ranked based on the average Retirement Benefits Score for all retirement plans available in a given state. The report also provides an overview of choices available to teachers in the select states where those are offered.
"As states grapple with how to address challenges with building a quality primary school workforce in today's pandemic-shaped labor market, it is incumbent on policymakers to consider whether the value of their retirement plans is really making a difference in recruiting new teachers, particularly those of younger generations and marginalized identities who typically are less likely to work a full career in one state" said Anthony Randazzo, executive director at Equable Institute. "Most people aren't becoming teachers for the retirement benefits, but to the degree that compensation packages can attract talent coming out of graduate programs certain states are much better positioned than others."
To dive deeper into the full Retirement Security Report Teacher Edition (2022), which offers insight into the full landscape of teacher retirement benefits, the value of teacher pensions over time, and best practices in retirement plan design, visit http://equable.org/rsrteacheredition.
The Retirement Security Report Teacher Edition is an extension of the first iteration of Equable's Retirement Security Report (RSR) released last year. The RSR is a universe of in-depth research, interactive tools and other resources to shed light on the quality and value of retirement benefits for all public workers. All RSR projects are based on data from our comprehensive benefit database of retirement plans offered to public workers and use an open-source scoring methodology that accounts for three primary criteria: Eligibility, Income Adequacy (based on a 70% pre-retirement income replacement rate), and Flexibility & Mobility.
Equable is a bipartisan non-profit that works with public retirement system stakeholders to solve complex pension funding challenges with data-driven solutions. We exist to support public sector workers in understanding how their retirement systems can be improved, and to help state and local governments find ways to both fix threats to municipal finance stability and ensure the retirement security of all public servants.
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NEW ORLEANS, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of Redbox Entertainment Inc. (NasdaqGM: RDBX) to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (NasdaqGM: CSSE). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Redbox will receive 0.087 shares of CSSE for each share of Redbox that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgm-rdbx/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday
The Associated Press
The stock market ended an unusually turbulent week with its fifth straight weekly decline.
The bumpy and mostly lower ride came as investors worry that the Federal Reserve may not succeed in engineering a smooth cooldown of the economy without letting inflation get out of hand. The Fed is aggressively moving to yank supports for the economy put in place through the pandemic. That has helped send bond yields, which influence mortgage rates, to the highest levels since 2018, and they’re sure to move higher.
On Friday:
The S&P 500 fell 23.53 points, or 0.6%, to 4,123.34.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 98.60 points, or 0.3%, to 32,899.37.
The Nasdaq fell 173.03 points, or 1.4%, to 12,144.66.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 31.58 points, or 1.7%, to 1,839.56.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is down 8.59 points, or 0.2%.
The Dow is down 77.84 points, or 0.2%.
The Nasdaq is down 189.98 points, or 1.5%.
The Russell 2000 is down 24.54 points, or 1.3%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 642.84 points, or 13.5%.
The Dow is down 3,438.93 points, or 9.5%.
The Nasdaq is down 3,500.31 points, or 22.4%.
The Russell 2000 is down 405.75 points, or 18.1%.
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Youngstown bishop to meet with the pope Monday
YOUNGSTOWN − Catholic Diocese of Youngstown Bishop David J. Bonnar will celebrate Mass with Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Monday.
Following the Mass, Bonnar and 179 new bishops from around the world will participate in a private audience with the pope at the Vatican. The meeting with the pontiff will conclude a week of activities for new bishops that began on Sept. 12.
This year’s course for new bishops includes those ordained between 2019 and 2022, as the program was delayed for several years due to the pandemic.
Pope Francis appointed Bonnar as the sixth Bishop of Youngstown on Nov. 17, 2020, and he was ordained and installed as bishop on Jan. 12, 2021 at St. Columba Cathedral. The diocese includes six counties: Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull.
“I have spent much of my short episcopate focusing on the Holy Father’s 'The Joy of the Gospel,'" Bonnar wrote in a blog detailing his experience in Rome. "I cannot even begin to put into words the joy in my heart, knowing that I will meet this holy man who is calling us to a renewed encounter with Jesus and a deeper realization of our journey together through the Synod on Synodality.”
"The Joy of the Gospel" was the pope’s apostolic exhortation released in 2013, in the first year of his papacy, providing a vision for church life and mission. In 2021, the pontiff convened a global synod, beginning first with a local phase of discussions and prayer in each diocese, including the Diocese of Youngstown, and which will continue through the Synod of Bishops in Rome in 2023.
In 2013, a group of Walsh University students studying at the school's campus in Rome met the pope and invited him to dinner.
More Pope Francis:Walsh University students invite Pope Francis to dinner
In 2017, then-Walsh University President Richard Jusseaume and his wife, Theresa, also met the pontiff during a public audience.
During the week, the new bishops have gathered at the International College of the Legionaries of Christ in Rome near the Vatican, and have reflected on the theme, "To Announce the Gospel in the Changing Epoch and After the Pandemic: The Service of Bishops."
Bonnar has written about the experience and posted photos at www.doy.org/bishop-message.
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| 2022-09-15T18:10:32Z
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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sailfish Royalty Corp. (TSXV: FISH) (OTCQX: SROYF) (the "Company" or "Sailfish") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared the Company's third quarterly cash dividend for 2022 in the amount of US$0.0125 per common share that will be payable on October 14, 2022 to Sailfish shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2022.
The declaration, timing, amount, and payment of future dividends will be subject to the discretion and approval of the Board of Directors. The Company will review the dividend policy on an ongoing basis and may amend it at any time depending on the Company's then current financial position, capital allocation framework, profitability, cash flow, legal requirements and other factors considered relevant. As such, no assurances can be made that any future dividends will be declared and/or paid. Dividend payments may be subject to withholding taxes.
About Sailfish
Sailfish is a precious metals royalty and streaming company. Within Sailfish's portfolio are two main assets in the Americas: a gold stream equivalent to a 3% NSR on the San Albino gold mine (~3.5 sq. km) and a 2% NSR on the rest of the area (~134.5 sq. km) surrounding San Albino in northern Nicaragua; and an up to 3% NSR on the Spring Valley gold project in Pershing County, Nevada.
Sailfish is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "FISH" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "SROYF". Please visit the Company's website at www.sailfishroyalty.com for additional information.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as the term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Certain disclosures in this release constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by words such as the following: expects, plans, anticipates, believes, intends, estimates, projects, assumes, potential and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements also include reference to events or conditions that will, would, may, could or should occur, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's dividend policy and the Company's intention to pay a quarterly dividend. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable, including that the Company's financial position will allow it to pay quarterly dividends in accordance with the dividend policy. However, the forward-looking statements in this news release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including without limitation: that a quarterly dividend will not be payable in accordance with the dividend policy or at all. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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| 2022-09-07T21:16:07Z
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CALGARY, AB, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Universal Ibogaine Inc. (TSXV: IBO) (OTCQB: IBOGF) (FSE: JC4) ("UI" or the "Company") a life sciences company with a mission to transform addiction treatment through the use of medicalized ibogaine and a global licensing model is pleased to announce that UI Co-Founder Dr Alberto Sola will present at the May 27 to 29 event: From Research to Reality: Global Summit on Psychedelic Assisted Therapies and Medicine which will be held in Toronto, Canada from May 27 to 29, 2022.
The Research to Reality event is presented by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Center for Addiction and Mental Health ("CAMH") and the Canadian Center on Substance Abuse and Addiction.
The event will be attended by researchers, clinicians' policy makers including representatives from Health Canada the FDA and the Mexico Ministry of Health ("COFEPRIS").
Dr. Sola, is a co-founder of Universal Ibogaine and a member of the Board of Directors, and he is the founder of the Clear Sky Recovery ibogaine clinic operating in Cancun, Mexico. Alberto is a global leader in ibogaine detox treatments. He will present his latest findings in a panel titled "Ibogaine Hydrochloride and Acute Opioid Detox., which will take place on Saturday May 28 at 4:15 PM EST"
UI CEO Nick Karos noted: "The importance of this event cannot be overstated. This is the first event of its kind to bring together academic researchers, real world technicians and government policy makers. We believe this event will be an important catalyst for the industry and a significant milestone for our company. This event will create awareness at the highest levels of the incredible potential of ibogaine."
UI is a life sciences company, with a mission to transform addiction treatment through the use of medicalized ibogaine and a global licensing model through a planned Canadian Clinical Trial (focused on opioid use disorder), and ultimately to utilize that protocol around the globe through planned future licensing agreements. UI is concurrently developing a state of the art holistic addiction treatment protocol at its Kelburn Recovery Centre that, when paired with the planned ibogaine detox protocol, is intended to revolutionize the way we treat addiction and drastically improve the lives of individuals and families affected by addiction.
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This news release may contain forward-looking statements and information. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plans", "expect", "project", "intend", "will", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "potential", or other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may", "should" or "could" occur. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by UI. Although UI believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because UI can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct.
Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks, which include, but are not limited to, risks that required regulatory approvals are not obtained. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable by UI at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only to conditions as of the date hereof. UI does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking information contained herein to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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| 2022-05-13T19:57:08Z
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HAMAMATSU, Japan, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dotphoton, an industry-leading raw image compression company, and Hamamatsu Photonics, a world leader in optical systems and photonics manufacturing, are pleased to announce their new partnership.
Modern microscopy, drug discovery, and cell research are among the many applications that rely on the highest quality image data. Hamamatsu, a renowned scientific camera manufacturer, provides the ultimate image quality needed for scientific research and pharmaceutical industry in fields such as light-sheet microscopy, high-throughput screening, and histopathology.
In these applications, the generation of large volumes of data leads to low scalability and high costs and complexity of required IT infrastructure. This new partnership enables researchers to capture and preserve higher volumes of quality data, and to make the most of modern processing methods, including AI-based image processing.
"In industry and academia, storage budgets grow exponentially every year, and the increase of datacenter costs and its CO2 impact reduce the amount of resources available for research. We have built Jetraw to address all these problems at once, and are very happy to partner with Hamamatsu Photonics to make large image data more reliable and sustainable, and help many wonderful discoveries to happen," says Eugenia Balysheva, CEO of Dotphoton.
Hamamatsu offers advanced imaging technology on the forefront of the development of new and existing scientific applications. Today, Hamamatsu's ORCA cameras are compatible with Dotphoton's Jetraw software. Thanks to this new partnership, Hamamatsu will be able to support customers in their data management, an additional benefit to the high-sensitivity, fast readout speeds, and low noise delivery of its scientific CMOS cameras.
The Jetraw software provides the highest raw image compression ratio in the market combined with the highest processing speed. That means that Hamamatsu camera users can benefit from the fully preserved raw image data without constraints linked to storage and data transfer speed. Jetraw enables reduction of storage costs by 80%, CO2 emissions by 73%, and data transfer speed by 5-7x.
"At Hamamatsu, our aim is to support customers achieve their ambitions. In the case of our scientific research customers, we understood the need for them to easily share and manage their ever-increasing data creation. Our scientific cameras produce incredibly fast, quantitative imagery that our customers develop at a high volume. Thanks to our new partnership with Dotphoton, we can support our customers one step further by offering them the possibility to reduce their file sizes without ever compromising the quality of their work. We look forward to this collaboration and the exciting possibilities now presented to our customers," explained by Marco Mayer, the Strategic Business Development Manager of Hamamatsu Europe.
Jetraw software is available for the range of Hamamatsu ORCA cameras, and can be purchased at the Jetraw.com website. Jetraw is compatible with most popular image processing workflows and enables long-term scalability and reliability of image processing.
"Working in developmental biology we need to acquire large time-lapse movies to capture the dynamics of the growing zebrafish embryo. We struggle to interact with our tera-byte size data due to slow data transfer and expensive storage. With Jetraw's compression (from 913GB to 115GB per movie, as an example) we solved these issues with the perk of not losing any information on the data even when performing our routine analysis," said Arianne Bercowsky, Oates Group, EPFL, Switzerland, a user of a Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion BT camera within Viventis LS1 Live Light Sheet Microscope System.
About Dotphoton
Dotphoton is a Swiss-based technology company that provides innovative image data compression solutions, which enable efficiency and reliability of large image data processing in critical applications.
About Hamamatsu Photonics
Hamamatsu Photonics offers a wide range of highly sophisticated scientific cameras ideal for researchers studying the life sciences. Present since 1953 and driven by Japanese excellence, its capabilities are rooted in photonics technology including optics, electronics, mechanics, and software.
Information furnished by Hamamatsu Photonics is believed to be reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for possible inaccuracies or omissions. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vicky Press Public Relations is proud to announce its expansion into the Influencer and Optimization branding market. In todays digital era, it has never been more important to build a brand online.We will use our expertise in publicity and photoshoot productions to create expertly produced StoryBrands that best represents our clients online presence. Victoria is a successful model agent with NYC top agencies. Her connections in the modeling industry with well know photographers, stylist, and editors gives her the upper hand.
Knowing the current state of the industry, Female entrepreneur and businesswoman Victoria Talbot of Vicky Press Public Relations has launched a division that ties publicity to influencers likeness to offer brands product placement plugs to gain more exposure. In today's competitive digital landscape, building a strong brand image is no longer a choice it's a necessity. To keep up with a changing World we must adapt ourselves, but one universal truth remains: your brand is the hallmark of your quality. It's the most effective way to share your passion. A strong brand enables you to maintain a congruent identity across multiple platforms, establish your authority and spark a connection with your audience.
Victoria CEO of Vicky Press Public Relations has made a name of her own in the entertainment and media fields, becoming one of the industries prominent brand managers and publicity agents. She has an iconic history for discovering talent and building careers through creating powerful content and brokering groundbreaking talent and brand deals. This all while finding balance between a life of pleasure and business. This is the exact mission she is driving forward as a business. Her high profile connections, industry experience, and mission to better her clients personal lives and careers through an authentic focus on personal development has the company positioned in a great place to make things happen for her clients.
For more info on Vicky Press go to her website: www.vickypresspr.com
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contact: vickypresspr@gmail.com
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| 2022-04-09T06:33:53Z
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Siam Park has led the category in its new format, making it not only the best water park on the planet, but also the number one theme park in the world.
ADEJE, Spain , June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siam Park continues to make history, having just been recognized as the best amusement park in the world according to the important travel site Tripadvisor, by winning the Traveller's Choice Awards once again. Since 2014, Siam Park has been the best water park in the world for 8 consecutive years, but in 2022 it has gone one step further. In this edition of the award, the category has been amplified from being about water parks exclusively, to theme parks in general. This fact makes the recognition even more important, as the competition is much tougher, especially within the entertainment industry.
Siam Park has not only strengthened its position as a water park, but has now also become the number one amusement park in the world. Undoubtedly, a transcendental milestone in a trajectory of success. "This is an achievement that is the fruit of the hard work and dedication of all of us who are part of this company. Thanks to our staff members for achieving the satisfaction of our visitors, reflected in their smiles, which undoubtedly leads us to excellence," says Loro Parque vice-president Christoph Kiessling.
Our visitors place us at the top of the list
The Traveller's Choice Awards are given to the best experiences rated by visitors. Siam Park has been the highest rated company by its guests for 8 years in a row. It is no coincidence, the impressive attractions within a lush environment that transports its visitors to the exotic Thai villas generate a unique sensation.
Tripadvisor is the largest travel platform in the world, visited by the millions of tourists that the Island receives. Therefore, the consolidation of Siam Park in this portal is not only good news for it, but for the touristic sector in general, having such an important attraction, which enhances Tenerife as a destination.
This achievement is undoubtedly the result of the constant innovation and reinvestment of the Loro Parque Company in all its projects. 2022 is a year that will be one to remember, as this excellent news coincides with the group's 50th anniversary.
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Global leader with a distinguished 30-year career in oncology, hematology, and academia with significant contributions in clinical developments in ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and leukemias and lymphomas
Company continues to advance clinical development across priority development pipeline with expected launch of 2 clinical trials in Europe in 2022
HOUSTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) ("Moleculin" or the "Company"), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting highly resistant tumors and viruses, today announced that the Company has engaged Wolfram C. M. Dempke, MD, PhD, MBA, MRCP as its EU Chief Medical Officer and part-time contractor for its European clinical trials.
Dr. Dempke currently serves as the Vice President, Scientific Solutions: Hematology & Oncology, at Worldwide Clinical Trials. He holds oncology/hematology society memberships in the U.S. and Europe. He has published five textbooks and more than 150 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Dempke continues to teach classes in the Munich University Medical Oncology department, Germany, and he even continues to see patients on a monthly basis.
Walter Klemp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Moleculin commented, "As we look to commence our clinical studies in Europe, we believe Dr. Dempke will be a tremendous asset. Over the course of his career, he has played a key role in clinical oncology programs and made noteworthy contributions to the industry and academia. We are honored and pleased to have his leadership and guidance for our European clinical teams and help to drive these important programs forward."
"There remains critical unmet needs across a number of oncology indications. I have dedicated my career to advancing innovative therapeutics that have the potential to provide patient benefit and make a positive impact in the treatment of cancer. After overseeing developments in the hem/onc space for more than 30 years, we are clearly committed to our patients to bring drug candidates like annamycin, which has the potential to become a game changer in anthracycline development in the future to the market. Thus, I am pleased to join the Moleculin team and help to advance their broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting highly resistant tumors and viruses. I am excited for the initiation of clinical studies in Europe and further advancing development of these important assets to meet unmet needs in the space," added Dr. Dempke.
Prior to his current role, Dr. Dempke served as the External Expert at Novartis Oncology Global Clinical Development (NSCLC) (Basel, Switzerland), where he was responsible for the development of capmatinib (c- MET inhibitor), nazartinib (EGFRmut inhibitor), and novel compounds in Phase 1. Prior to that, he served as the Executive Medical Director Global Clinical Development (Head of Global Clinical Development in EU) at Incyte Biosciences; Head, Global Medical Affairs for EUSA Pharma; and as Executive Medical Director for Kyowa Kirin Pharmaceutical Development Ltd., where he was responsible for the global clinical development (Phase 1-3) in the therapeutic area of leukaemias and lymphomas (antibodies). This included the development of Phase 1/2 trials for an anti-CD123 antibody in AML, first-in-human studies with novel immune-oncology drugs (immune checkpoint antibodies) and support for the EMA submission of mogamulizumab based on the Phase 3 trial results. Additionally he served as the Executive Medical Director and Global Clinical Lead (Global Medical Oncology) at AstraZeneca. During his tenure there, he was responsible for the global clinical development in the therapeutic area of NSCLC and ovarian cancer (antibodies, TKIs). This included the responsibility for the FDA submission and re-launch of gefitinib in the US (NSCLC), the development of durvalumab for NSCLC (Phase 1/2) and the design and execution of Phase 2/3 trials for a novel wee-1 inhibitor in ovarian carcinomas. Other career appointments include Head of the Department of Haematology, Oncology and Gastroenterology at the Elbland Clinic Holding; Head of Global Medical Affairs Oncology at MerckSerono; Lead Medical Science Manager Oncology at Bristol-Myers Squibb and thereafter promoted as TA Head Oncology; Executive Medical Director of the TTG Bochum; Head of the Medical Oncology Department of the General Hospital Goch; Deputy Head and Acting Representative of the Medical Clinic IV (Haematology and Oncology) at the University of Halle; and Deputy Head of the Haematology Departments at Elisabeth Hospital in Germany.
About Moleculin Biotech, Inc.
Moleculin Biotech, Inc. is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of a broad portfolio of drug candidates for the treatment of highly resistant tumors and viruses. The Company's lead program, Annamycin is a next-generation anthracycline designed to avoid multidrug resistance mechanisms with little to no cardiotoxicity. Annamycin is currently in development for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and soft tissue sarcoma (STS) lung metastases.
Additionally, the Company is developing WP1066, an Immune/Transcription Modulator capable of inhibiting p-STAT3 and other oncogenic transcription factors while also stimulating a natural immune response, targeting brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers, and WP1220, an analog to WP1066, for the topical treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Moleculin is also engaged in the development of a portfolio of antimetabolites, including WP1122 for the potential treatment of COVID-19 and other viruses, as well as cancer indications including brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers.
For more information about the Company, please visit www.moleculin.com and connect on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Although Moleculin believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Moleculin has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those discussed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and updated from time to time in our Form 10-Q filings and in our other public filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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ATLANTA, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis, a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced today that three of its plants in North America that produce material for the beverage can market have been awarded Performance Standard Certifications by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI).
This achievement recognizes Novelis' responsible manufacturing practices by ASI, a global, multi-stakeholder, non-profit standards setting and certification organization. Together with the company's strong focus on the circular economy and industry-leading levels of recycled content across its product range, the certification demonstrates Novelis' ambition to be the aluminum industry leader in sustainability.
The certifications for the Greensboro, GA, Berea, KY, and Warren, OH, plants further strengthens Novelis' ability to meet customers' growing demand for sustainable aluminum solutions in the beverage packaging market and beyond. The company has been delivering ASI-certified material since August 2021 in Europe, South America and Asia.
"This certification is the latest step in our sustainability journey and demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing sustainable aluminum solutions to our valued customers," said Tom Boney, Executive Vice President and President, Novelis North America. "Aligned with our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we aim to collaborate and inspire our suppliers, customers and partners throughout the entire value chain to participate in these responsible practices."
The ASI Performance Standard addresses environmental, social and governance principles for the production of aluminum, assuring that the ASI-certified organization's production practices are responsible.
"Novelis aims to achieve ASI Certification in all its plants worldwide. The completion of these ASI certifications are part of our ongoing commitment to being a responsible partner to our customers and working with them to achieve their sustainability goals," said Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, Vice President of Sustainability. "Adherence to the standards provides a clear indication of the care and commitment that certified companies share regarding human rights, climate change, the environment and circularity with regard to aluminum manufacturing."
Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at ASI said, "We sincerely congratulate Novelis on achieving these three Performance Standard Certifications among their North American operations. These plants are significant nodes in the North American beverage can market, with one of the plants recycling approximately 20% of the region's UBCs. We are delighted to see Novelis' ongoing ASI Certification journey continue to extend through its global operations."
Novelis' plant in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil, has also earned the ASI Performance Standard Certification. Novelis has also achieved both the Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Certifications by ASI at all of its 11 European manufacturing sites and all rolled aluminum products of Novelis Korea are now sourced and produced in accordance with the ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard. The regional certification programs are tailored to regional customer requirements.
Novelis is aiming to be a carbon –neutral company by 2050 or sooner and to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2026. In addition, the company has targets to reduce waste to landfills by 20%, energy intensity by 10%, and water intensity by 10% by 2026. Increasing the amount of recycled aluminum in its products is at the core of Novelis' carbon reduction strategy.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this news release that describe Novelis' intentions, expectations or predictions may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws. Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include Novelis' expectations to meet certain environmental targets and achieving ASI Certification in all its plants worldwide. Novelis cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty. We do not intend, and we disclaim any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important risk factors which could impact outcomes are included under the caption "Risk Factors" in the company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
About Novelis
Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together. We are a global leader in the production of innovative aluminum products and solutions and the world's largest recycler of aluminum. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of low-carbon, sustainable aluminum solutions and to achieve a fully circular economy by partnering with our suppliers, as well as our customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis had net sales of $17.1 billion in fiscal year 2022.Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai. For more information, visit novelis.com.
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- The Phase 3 data met all primary endpoints for complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) per week and showed significant improvement in secondary outcomes versus placebo
- Data validates Vibrant as a safe and well-tolerated option to address unmet treatment needs in chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)
- Company submitted Phase 3 data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clearance
NANTUCKET, Mass., May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant Gastro, a medical technology company that developed a proprietary, drug-free treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults, today presented data results from its positive Phase 3 study at the 2022 Digestive Disease Week Conference. The data shows that Vibrant significantly improved complete bowel movement frequency, constipation symptoms, and quality of life in adults with CIC while providing a safe and well-tolerated safety profile.
"This research demonstrates that Vibrant's unique drug-free mechanism of action significantly improves patients' overall constipation symptoms and quality of life," said Lior Ben-Tsur, CEO, Vibrant. "Vibrant offers healthcare providers a new tool to expand chronic constipation treatment options and may provide a cost-effective solution for chronic constipation for health systems and insurance companies."
The Phase 3 trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of Vibrant System in 312 CIC patients at over 90 clinical centers across the U.S., including Harvard Medical School, Augusta University, Georgia Health Sciences University, University of Michigan, and Houston Methodist Hospital.
Highlights from Phase 3 Data
- The trial met all primary endpoints for complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) per week and showed significant improvement in secondary outcomes versus placebo.
- No severe adverse events or treatment-related diarrhea or nausea were recorded.
"The goal of Vibrant is to address a significant unmet treatment problem in chronic constipation, which has made life very challenging for those who suffer from it. We believe Vibrant presents a meaningful step toward achieving that goal," said Satish Rao, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine, and one of the primary study investigators.
Vibrant's drug-free mechanism of action is based on the scientific understanding that the circadian rhythm, otherwise known as "the biological clock," plays an important role in our biological digestive process. When the biological clock is out of synch, people are more likely to experience constipation. Vibrant's technology resynchronizes the biological clock through mechanical stimulation of the colon, likely leveraging the Gut-Brain connection, resulting in improved bowel movements, constipation symptoms relief, and better quality of life.
"Additionally, as we innovate in the gastroenterology space, we have the opportunity to help millions of CIC patients gain access to novel drug-free treatments that offer predictable, affordable, and effective choices to manage their frequent and bothersome symptoms," shared Catherine Collis, Vibrant's CCO.
Based on the Phase 3 results, Vibrant has submitted its system to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clearance.
About Vibrant
Vibrant is the pioneer of a unique mechanism of action for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), based on the scientific understanding that when the biological clock is out of synch, people are more likely to experience constipation.
The orally administered drug-free disposable capsule is directed by a pod, which activates and sends the operating instructions to the capsule. The capsule, once ingested, resynchronizes the biological clock through mechanical stimulation of the colon, resulting in improved bowel movements, constipation symptoms relief, and better quality of life.
The treatment's companion app, assisting patients to self-track their treatment progress, helps obtain a better state of health.
The Vibrant capsule is an investigational device limited to investigational use in the United States. It is currently under FDA review and is not available for sale.
To learn more about Vibrant, visit www.vibrantgastro.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient and fun way for a man to carry a condom on his person," said an inventor, from Louisville, Ky., "so I invented the LUCKY FOR HIM. My design may reduce the awkwardness and interrupted intimacy experienced with searching for a condom."
The patent-pending invention ensures that a condom is readily available if needed. In doing so, it eliminates the need to search in a drawer or medicine cabinet. As a result, it increases convenience and it helps to protect against sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. The invention features a simple design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for men. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Nashville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-NAM-195, 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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Company wins Global Leaders in Trade category in the annual awards
ATLANTA, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrimeRevenue, Inc., the leading platform for B2B payments and working capital solutions, has been recognized by Global Trade Review (GTR) as the World's Best Alternative Trade or Supply Chain Finance Provider in the Global Awards category of the GTR Leaders in Trade Awards.
The annual award acknowledges companies who have demonstrated excellence in the trade, commodity, supply chain and export finance and fintech markets. Winners are determined by submissions to Global Trade Review's editorial review board along with industry analysts, corporate executives, and technology experts. PrimeRevenue was ranked against top industry leaders and is honored to have been chosen as the winner.
In its submission, PrimeRevenue showcased their key innovation for overcoming inefficient global B2B payments: the PrimeRevenue SurePay Platform, which addresses a broad range of B2B payment needs. As the first tool of its kind, the platform streamlines B2B payment services to enable easy, accessible early and on-time payment solutions for the entire global supply chain as well as providing suppliers much-needed visibility into payments. Today, more than 40,000+ suppliers spanning over 90+ countries have enrolled onto the SurePay Platform.
"I am very proud of our team; their bold steps to help buyers and suppliers solve critical business challenges led to our receipt of such a distinguished award" said Gavin Cicchinelli, COO of PrimeRevenue. "The success of our organization is the result of tireless innovation as well as PrimeRevenue's commitment to extending the power of supply chain finance and streamlined B2B payments to companies across a range of revenues and industries."
About PrimeRevenue
As a pioneer in global B2B payments, the PrimeRevenue SurePay Platform connects the entire supply chain by improving working capital and automating digital payments. Thousands of companies around the world leverage one streamlined platform to increase payment visibility, enhance control, and improve cash flow. PrimeRevenue is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in London, Prague and Hong Kong. Additional information about PrimeRevenue can be found at www.primerevenue.com and on Twitter @primerevenue and LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/primerevenue.
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: LILM, LILMW, QELL, QELLU, QELLW) resulting from allegations that Lilium may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Lilium securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4894 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On March 14, 2022, market analyst Iceberg Research published a short report entitled "Lilium NV - The Losing Horse in the eVTOL [electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft] Race" (the "Iceberg Report"). The Iceberg Report asserted, among other issues, that "[m]any experts have raised serious doubts about" the viability of the Company's Lilium Jet reaching its objective of "fly[ing] up to 155 miles[,]" citing "its configuration of 36 ducted fans (recently reduced to 30) that devour power during takeoff and landing (hovering), and leaves little power for actual flight." The Iceberg Report also noted that while "Lilium promises its Jet has ready access to battery cells with energy density of 320-330 Wh/kg[,]" "[o]ne of the sources it relies on to show these batteries are within reach is … a 34.8% Lilium-owned associated company whose CEO Sujeet Kumar was accused by General Motors of misrepresenting battery performance, while at his previous company Envia Systems." The Iceberg Report further "estimate[d] that Lilium has about 18 months before its cash runs dry."
On this news, Lilium's stock price fell $1.25 per share, or 33%, to close at $2.44 per share on March 14, 2022.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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Annual event brings industry, community, private and public sectors together to collaborate on equity, environmental and economic advancements
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration opened today for the 2022 California Economic Summit, which will take place in Bakersfield, CA on October 27-28. This year's Summit, produced by California Forward (CA FWD) in partnership with members of its California Stewardship Network, marks the 11th annual gathering of private, public and civic leaders from across the state's diverse regions committed to building an inclusive and sustainable economy where all Californians can prosper.
"I think what makes this Summit unique is that you're not just dreamers, you're doers. California is the world's fifth largest economy because of the hard work each and every one of you are doing to drive innovation and create high-quality jobs across every region of the state," said Governor Gavin Newsom, honorary Summit chair.
This year's Summit features an impressive list of speakers, including California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, California State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, civil rights activist Dolores Huerta and CA FWD's Young Leaders Advisory Council. Other local, regional, state and cross-sectoral leaders are confirming their attendance at the Summit every day.
CA FWD's Summit is the only event of its kind where regional leaders from business, community, government, philanthropy and industry come together each year to develop a shared economic agenda—one that balances racial and geographic equity, environmental sustainability and economic growth.
The Summit is a powerful catalyst of action that has been instrumental in numerous statewide advancements, including the $600 million Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF), $6 billion in broadband budget funding and the newly passed California Dream For All homeownership program.
A standout feature of the Summit is that a different region within the state hosts the event each year, giving the host region the opportunity to make a distinct and important impact on attendees from across California. The Summit's priorities each year are directly responsive and scaled to create solutions that meet the challenges of today.
"Every year, the California Economic Summit is the place where folks across California's diverse regions work together to develop solutions to some of our most critical issues," says Micah Weinberg, CEO of CA FWD. "With a focus on energy evolution and building a sustainable energy future, this year's Summit is an opportunity for leaders across California to work together to develop a shared agenda that sets the stage for action."
Summit attendees help drive advancements forward during working sessions covering several priority areas, including expanding homeownership, advocating for digital equity and supporting solutions to reduce wildfire risk, among others.
This year's Summit features the launch of several new or updated action priorities, including fostering economic prosperity in a changing climate, advancing inclusive regional economic development, ensuring California's creative communities and cultural heritage thrive and more. CA FWD is excited to be joined by expert speakers on the plenary stage to explore these action areas.
Nick Ortiz, CEO of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, and Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation, serve as co-chairs of this year's Summit.
Early bird registration is available until August 31. For more information and to register, visit http://cafwd.org/2022summit.
ABOUT CA FWD
California Forward (CA FWD) leads a statewide movement, bringing people together across communities, regions and interests to improve government and create inclusive, sustainable growth for everyone. A 501(c)(3) organization, CA FWD drives collective action to identify solutions that can be taken to scale to meet the challenges the state is facing. CA FWD serves as the backbone for the California Stewardship Network, an alliance of regional economic development leaders, and is home to the California Economic Summit and the California Dream Index. To view our work product from last year's Summit, which informs our agenda for the year and will be built upon at this year's Summit, see the 2022 Roadmap to Shared Prosperity.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) reported today its consolidated occupancy for June 2022.
- Increased sequential weighted average occupancy by 60 bps and month end occupancy by 40 bps.
- Second quarter year over year weighted average occupancy increased 410 bps.
- Highest second quarter sequential weighted average occupancy growth in more than ten years.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. The Company is committed to its mission of enriching the lives of the people it serves with compassion, respect, excellence and integrity. The Company operates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities. Through its comprehensive network, Brookdale helps to provide seniors with care and services in an environment that feels like home. The Company's expertise in healthcare, hospitality and real estate provides residents with opportunities to improve wellness, pursue passions and stay connected with friends and loved ones. Brookdale operates and manages 674 communities in 41 states as of June 30, 2022, with the ability to serve more than 60,000 residents. Brookdale's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD. For more information, visit brookdale.com or connect with Brookdale on Facebook or Twitter.
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VENICE 2 flagship digital cinema camera ships worldwide with version 2 updates planned in early 2023
- Otto Nemenz delivers the first Sony's VENICE 2 to the set of a Paramount series.
- Keslow delivers its first cameras to Oscar-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda ASC, ACC for a feature film production.
- Panavision delivers its first cameras to Gonzalo Amat ASC for a high-profile television series
- Demand is high as cameras receive positive feedback from multiple tests.
SAN DIEGO, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first shipments of Sony's flagship digital cinema cameras have now been received by rental houses and Sony specialist dealers. The highly anticipated VENICE 2 has already been used in high-profile commercials with acclaimed cinematographers, including Claudio Miranda ASC, Newton Thomas Sigel ASC, Tommy Maddox-Upshaw ASC and Rachel Morrison ASC, being among the first to use the camera.
Since its launch last year, the VENICE 2 has generated unprecedented interest within the global cinematography community, establishing itself as a versatile cinematic solution created by and for the cinematographer. Equipped with an impressive new 8.6K full-frame image sensor, the VENICE 2 system can capture stunning visuals in any format, including full-frame, Super35 and Anamorphic – all at the 4K+ resolution now required by many streamers and studios.
Director and cinematographer Gonzalo Amat ASC tested the VENICE 2 around New York City in November and will use it on the upcoming season of the Netflix series "Outer Banks."
He says: "VENICE 2 has the new full-frame 8.6K image sensor and the Dual Base ISO feature, which is really important and can now move between 800 ASA and 3200. The quality of the sensor is first rate. The latitude, colors, and highlights—everything was even sharper than before while still using a menu similar to what I was used to. You can shoot on a very bright, sunny day without losing detail, plus the rendition of the color and skin tone of faces is really quite cinematic. It doesn't feel electronic—it feels more like a film camera."
In addition to its use on high-end commercials before its official release, the VENICE 2 is already being used on feature films and episodic work with cinematographers Claudio Miranda ASC, Gonzalo Amat ASC, Rob McLachlan ASC, CSC, and Salvatore Totino ASC.
"We are using the new VENICE 2 8K camera on my new feature film and everything is going great. The 3200 ASA is amazing. All of our nights are shot at this ASA," says Miranda.
Cinematographer McLachlan also comments: "We've been shooting the new LA 'Color Noir' mystery thriller series, 'American Gigolo,' with two Sony VENICE 2 Cameras for eight weeks now. Every day, under every condition and setting, it continues to impress. Whether at night, at dawn, in the studio, on city nights, or at high noon and sunset in the desert, the highlights naturally roll-off, and our actors look gorgeous." He added: "Nighttime cityscapes almost light themselves, and I'm using less light control than ever elsewhere. I knew this would be the case from my experience shooting the camera's test film, but what is really wowing us is how incredibly clean and pleasing the images are at 3200 ISO. And we've tested it at 6400 and even 12,800 ISO, and it still looks really good. Not just useable but gorgeous."
The VENICE 2 builds upon the strength of the original VENICE. It captures extraordinarily immersive detail, 16 stops of dynamic range, extreme low light sensitivity, highlights that roll off and natural skin tones reminiscent of film thanks to its smooth finish. The VENICE 2 also comes in a smaller, more lightweight body with the ability to capture X-OCN and 4K Apple ProRes 4444 and 422 HQ internally.
With so many improvements, cinematographer Amat was especially impressed with the way the VENICE 2 8K rendered skin and skin tones. He notes: "In the end, the way the camera handles skin is what's most impressive. I've used other 8K cameras before, and I was always completely taken aback by the fact that you can see everything on people's skin. This is not the case with the [VENICE 2 8K.] It has a certain softness to skin tones which recreates what film used to do. It's sharp where you need it to be sharp, but it's not sharp on skin. In the end, that's what tells the story."
The VENICE 2 is now shipping and filmmakers across the globe will get a chance to test it. As a result of market feedback, Sony will also enable the following features in early 2023 when V2 is released:
Additional imager modes
- 8.6K 17:9 up to 48 FPS
- 8.2K 2.39:1 up to 72FPS
- 8.1K 16:9 up to 48FPS
- 5.8K 4:3 up to 60FPS
- 5.5K 2.39:1 up to 120FPS
Zoom to Fit for Anamorphic lens operation
In addition, a next-generation Extension System for VENICE 2 8K is planned to be released by early 2023.
Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new VENICE 2 and Sony's other imaging products can be found at www.sonycine.com, a site created to educate and inspire all fans and customers of Sony's Cinema Line.
VENICE 2's demo reel can be viewed HERE.
For detailed product information, please visit
About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
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LELYSTAD, the Netherlands, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepscan, the all-in-one peptide service provider, is excited to announce that it will supply personalized peptide pools for six patients in a phase I trial led by Mayo Clinic principal investigator Yanyan Lou, M.D., Ph.D., in collaboration with Keith L. Knutson, Ph.D. The trial tests the safety and tolerability of an experimental personalized peptide vaccine when given in combination with pembrolizumab in treating patients with a wide range of advanced solid tumors and tumors that have spread to other places in the body (metastases). The vaccine is designed to target certain proteins (neoantigens) on individuals' tumor cells. Combination immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer and thereby interfere with the ability of the tumor cells to grow and spread.
"Mayo Clinic is recognized as one of the best hospital groups in the US and we are excited to provide the peptide pools for their investigational phase I study. Supplying top researchers and clinicians worldwide to turn their ideas into better treatment outcomes for patients is what we aim for at Pepscan." says Hans de Backer, CEO of Pepscan.
The primary objective of the study "Personalized Neoantigen Peptide-Based Vaccine in Combination With Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors" is to evaluate the safety, side effects, optimal dosages and risks/benefits of a personalized neoantigen peptide vaccine in combination with pembrolizumab in advanced solid cancers. Pepscan will manufacture up to 20 unique peptides and combine them into peptide pools, making up the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) of the vaccine. All within only 5 weeks to shipment (under quarantine). Besides the manufacturing, Pepscan also supported Mayo Clinic with the CMC (chemistry, manufacturing and control) report, which was submitted as part of Mayo's Investigational New Drug (IND) Application and has been approved by the FDA. Manufacturing personalized peptides for neoantigen vaccines requires a very specific set of process development and manufacturing skills, facilities and analytical methods. With 25 years of experience in mastering peptides and flexible manufacturing capabilities, Pepscan reliably delivers individual or pooled peptide sets that fit its customers' timelines.
Contact information:
Evert van Dijk, CCO
+31 320 225 300
e.vandijk@pepscan.com
About Pepscan
Pepscan is an all-in-one partner in peptides, building on 25 years of experience in advancing and applying peptide expertise to facilitate customers in the development and production of peptides. At its end-to-end facility in Lelystad, the Netherlands, Pepscan offers a range of patented technologies, phage display capabilities, a lead-optimization array platform, and production facilities for R&D- to GMP-grade peptides, including neoantigen libraries and vaccines. Among its patents is the CLIPS™ technology, which locks peptides into active conformations. With its epitope mapping service platform, Pepscan also supports biotech companies in developing their antibody pipelines. The underlying protein mimicry platform delivers binding insights, even in cases where other technologies fall short.
Preparing neoantigen peptides demands the highest level of care and reliability in terms of tailoring to the patient's specifications and timely delivery for their care. Owing to our thorough expertise in peptide chemistry and our role as critical partner in multiple clinical trial projects, Pepscan knows what it takes to be a world-class partner in this field.
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| 2022-06-28T15:12:30Z
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CHICAGO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enova International (NYSE: ENVA), a leading financial technology company powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence, today announced the company's first quarter 2022 financial results will be released after the market close on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Enova will host a conference call to discuss its results at 4 p.m. Central Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time the same day. The live webcast of the call can be accessed at the Enova International Investor Relations website at http://ir.enova.com, along with the company's earnings press release and supplemental financial information.
The U.S. dial-in for the call is 1-855-560-2575 (1-412-542-4161 for non-U.S. callers). Please ask to join the Enova International call. A replay of the conference call will be available until May 10, 2022, at 10:59 p.m. Central Time / 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, while an archived version of the webcast will be available on the Enova International Investor Relations website for 90 days. The U.S. dial-in for the conference call replay is 1-877-344-7529 (1-412-317-0088). The replay access code is 9886757.
Enova International (NYSE: ENVA) is a leading financial technology company providing online financial services through its artificial intelligence and machine learning powered lending platform. Enova serves the needs of non-prime consumers and small businesses, who are frequently underserved by traditional banks. Enova has provided more than 7 million customers with over $40 billion in loans and financing with market leading products that provide a path for them to improve their financial health. You can learn more about the company and its brands at www.enova.com.
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| 2022-04-19T22:07:03Z
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WAKEFIELD, Mass., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ablative Solutions, Inc., a company pioneering new approaches to the treatment of hypertension, today announced the completion of the fourth tranche of its Series D financing round, resulting in $91.4 million in aggregate proceeds to the Company from the Series D financing round. Gilde Healthcare, BioStar Capital, Invus Opportunities and an undisclosed strategic corporate investor led the multi-tranched Series D round of financing.
"We are extremely pleased with the completion of our Series D financing round and the continued support of our investors, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic", stated Kate Rumrill, President and CEO.
These funds are being used to complete our ongoing Target BPI pivotal trial, evaluating the Company's novel, alcohol-mediated renal denervation procedure to reduce blood pressure in individuals with uncontrolled hypertension, while taking antihypertensive medication. This procedure is performed using the Peregrine System™, an investigational combination product engineered to target nerves known to influence the body's regulation of blood pressure. The Peregrine System delivers small doses of dehydrated alcohol directly into the space outside of the renal artery to block the overactive signaling of the sympathetic nerves.
"We continue to be appreciative of the amazing group of clinical partners we have and the progress made in our studies within our TARGET BP Program" said Rumrill. "We are encouraged by these efforts and look forward to sharing results when available."
The Peregrine System Kit is comprised of two components, the Peregrine System Infusion Catheter and dehydrated alcohol. The Peregrine System Kit for renal denervation is not approved for commercial distribution and its use is limited to investigation within clinical trials in the United States and Europe. The Company is currently enrolling patients in the TARGET BP I pivotal trial to evaluate safety and efficacy in the treatment of patients with uncontrolled hypertension in conjunction with antihypertensive medications. More information about the TARGET BP I Trial can be found at www.targetbp1.com.
The Peregrine System Infusion Catheter has been cleared via the premarket notification process (510(k)) for the infusion of diagnostic and therapeutic agents into the perivascular area of the peripheral vasculature. The Peregrine System Infusion Catheter is CE marked for the infusion of a neurolytic agent (e.g. alcohol) to achieve a reduction in systemic blood pressure in hypertensive patients. The Peregrine Catheter is not commercially available in the United States or Europe.
Ablative Solutions, Inc., based in Wakefield, MA, was founded in 2011 with a vision to address the unmet need of hypertension. Ablative Solutions' approach targets the overactive sympathetic nervous system, which may play a role in hypertension, heart failure, kidney disease, metabolic syndrome and sleep apnea. The Peregrine System is currently being investigated as a treatment for hypertension in conjunction with antihypertensive medications. For more information visit www.ablativesolutions.com.
Media contact: Tom Moore, tmoore@ablativesolutions.com
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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF), and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) are pleased to announce that North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have been selected through a competitive grant application process to receive residency program funding in 2023 through the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program.
Since collaborative support began in 2016, this program has successfully trained 13 veterinary specialists in theriogenology and clinical genetics. Theriogenology is the branch of veterinary medicine concerned with reproduction - including the physiology and pathology of male and female reproductive systems, and the clinical practice of veterinary obstetrics, gynecology, and andrology. Providing support for these veterinary specialists ensures that trained professionals will be available to address the health needs of current and future generations of dogs.
This is the third AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency funded at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The diverse caseload and opportunities to interact with numerous veterinary specialists and researchers, including CHF-funded investigator and renowned geneticist Dr. Matthew Breen, ensure robust training for theriogenology residents at NC State.
This is also the third AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency funded at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This 3-year residency provides exposure to other private practice and university programs, a clinical genetics course, and interaction with an engaged local community of dog breeders.
"NC State University and Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have proven theriogenology training programs," says Dr. Darin Collins, CHF Chief Executive Officer. "We are proud to continue our partnership with these universities to develop veterinary specialists who can support the needs of dog owners and breeders."
"AKC is pleased to continue to support the Theriogenology Residency Program," says Mari-Beth O'Neill, Vice President of Sport Services for the AKC. "The collaborative efforts between the AKC, AKC CHF, and the Theriogenology Foundation will benefit dog breeders and the future of purpose bred, purebred dogs."
"The Theriogenology Foundation is immensely grateful to the AKC and AKC Canine Health Foundation for their continued support by funding Theriogenology Residencies with an emphasis on genetics," says Sara K. Lyle, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists and Theriogenology Foundation President. "The American College of Theriogenologists has previously identified genetics and genomics research and clinical programs as a frontier of involvement, so this tangible evidence of support from the AKC and AKC Canine Health Foundation is crucial to this burgeoning area of specialist training in Theriogenology."
The AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program is one of two educational grant programs offered by AKCCHF to encourage the next generation of veterinary scientists. To learn more about the program and its alumni, visit www.akcchf.org/therio.
About CHF
Since 1995, the AKC Canine Health Foundation has leveraged the power of science to address the health needs of all dogs. With more than $66 million in funding to date, the Foundation provides grants for the highest quality canine health research and shares information on the discoveries that help prevent, treat and cure canine diseases. The Foundation meets and exceeds industry standards for fiscal responsibility, as demonstrated by their highest four-star Charity Navigator rating and Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. Learn more at www.akcchf.org.
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| 2022-08-22T14:47:39Z
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WASHINGTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodFirms, the globally recognized research, ratings, and reviews platform, recently unveiled a new list of Top Web Design Companies in Germany. These web designing companies are dedicated to developing visually appealing UX/UI designs by purely centering on the end users' experiences, and having a tab on the innovative visual design trends.
Top Web Design Companies in Germany:
Unified Infotech, Caveni Digital Solutions, Powercode, 3 Media Web, Bachoo, KrishaWeb, The Creative Momentum, LLC, TRIARE, Aalpha Information Systems India Pvt.Ltd., Next Big Technology (NBT).
In today's era, every business needs a website that can help to attract potential customers and increase profits. With the growing demand for exceptionally performing websites, enterprises are looking to enhance their website designs that can help them rank high. A well planned UX/UI design helps to stand out and reach a competitive edge in the race.
Here GoodFirms has made it easy for service seekers by indexing the top web design companies worldwide with a talented and reliable team of designers providing innovative and engaging designs.
"Connecting with best web designers will help overcome the challenges, as the benefit lies in gaining custom website design & development solutions," says GoodFirms.
GoodFirms has also evaluated and curated the list of a few web designing companies in France and the Netherlands.
Top Web Design Companies in France:
Zealous System, Netforth Software Solution pvt ltd, Lean App GMBH, Silicon Salad, iHorse Technologies, Beapp, Agence Ohayo, Digital JuridiK, Smile, Akaru.
Top Web Design Companies in Netherlands:
Protonshub Technologies, AMgrade, Symphony Solutions, Chetu, HorizonCore InfoSoft Pvt Ltd., Edsson, AROBS, Lizard Global, Uplers, Cyber Infrastructure Inc.
With this listing, GoodFirms aims to assist the service seekers in choosing the right web designing company who can deliver responsive UI/UX design for your website. Users can take advantage of the advanced filter options such as hourly rates, employees, location, number of reviews, ratings, company certifications, platform, and much more.
GoodFirms assures that the list has been strictly evaluated based on several qualitative and quantitative metrics. Furthermore, the listed companies are measured considering their unique work methodology, the background of each company, years of experience in the domain areas, online market penetration, client feedback, and much more.
If you are running a web designing company and wish to get listed, do not hesitate to contact GoodFirms. Gaining the top position among the best service providers will attract the attention of potential prospects, increase productivity, help you generate more sales, and earn more profit.
GoodFirms is a Washington, D.C.-based research firm specializing in identifying the most prominent and efficient IT companies and software providers that can automate the tasks of various industries. GoodFirms' industry-wide research, review & rankings help service seekers leap further and multiply their industry-wide value and credibility.
Contact: Sophia Jayden (sophia@goodfirms.co)
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Kim blasts pandemic response as North Korean outbreak surges
By KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM
Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized officials over slow medicine deliveries and mobilized the military to respond to a surge in suspected COVID-19 infections, as his nation struggled to contain a fever that has reportedly killed dozens and sickened nearly a million others in a span of three days.
North Korean health authorities said Monday that eight more people died and an additional 392,920 were newly found to have feverish symptoms. That brings the death toll to 50 and illnesses to more than 1.2 million, respectively. It’s a sharp jump from six dead and 350,000 sick reported last Friday, a day after the North said that it found that an unspecified number of people in capital Pyongyang tested positive for the omicron variant.
Kim has acknowledged that the fast-spreading fever, highly likely driven by COVID-19, is causing “great upheaval” in the country, and outside experts say the true scale of the outbreak is likely much bigger than what’s described in the state-controlled media.
Some suspect that North Korea has understated its fatalities or illnesses to shield Kim’s leadership from criticism. The North likely lacks test kits and other tools to detect virus carriers with no or mild symptoms, which means that several million might already have been infected.
“When people die, North Korean authorities will say they’ve died of overwork or from natural deaths, not because of COVID-19,” said Nam Sung-wook, a professor at Korea University in South Korea. Nam said the North is likely understating the death toll to protect “the dignity of its supreme leader.”
While neighboring South Korea and China have offered to send medical supplies and other help, experts say it’s too late to inoculate the North’s 26 million people, and that the only realistic outside help would be offering limited supplies of vaccines to reduce deaths among high-risk groups, including the elderly and people with preexisting conditions.
It’s also unclear whether and how soon Kim would accept outside offers of aid because he has previously rallied for unity at home to guard against the pandemic without resorting to foreign help.
State media didn’t specify how many of the fever cases were confirmed as COVID-19. Among the 50 fatalities, North Korea officially identified only one as a COVID-19 case so far.
North Korea is believed to be mostly relying on isolating people with symptoms at shelters. Analyst Cheong Seong-Chang at South Korea’s Sejong Institute said the North’s limited number of test kits are likely mainly reserved for the ruling elite.
Failing to slow the virus could have dire consequences for North Korea, considering its broken health care system and that its people are believed to be unvaccinated. There’s also malnourishment and chronic poverty.
The North imposed what it described as maximum preventive measures that restricted travel between cities and counties, and Kim ordered public health officials, teachers and others to identify people with fevers so they could be quarantined. As of Sunday, more than 564,860 people were in quarantine, North Korea’s state media reported.
The explosive growth in fever cases may underscore how fast omicron could travel across an unvaccinated population without access to proper health tools, and fatalities will surely jump in coming weeks considering time lags between infections and deaths, said Jung Jae-hun, a professor of preventive medicine at South Korea’s Gachon University.
While it’s clear COVID-19 is spreading at an alarming speed, there are questions about the accuracy of North Korea’s fever tally. Jung said it’s unlikely that North Korean health workers are able to make reliable daily updates, considering the lack of tests and other resources, and are possibly adding multiple days of cases into their single-day counts following delays.
Cho Han Bum, an analyst at Seoul’s Korea Institute for National Unification, said North Korea’s fever totals seemed an “outright lie.”
“North Korea says about 390,000 more fell ill but only eight died in the past day, while South Korea (on Sunday) reported 25,000 new cases and 48 deaths,” he said.
Yang Moo-jin, a professor at Seoul’s University of North Korean Studies, said that the real number of COVID-19 infections in North Korea is likely at least three times larger than North Korea’s tally of fever patients because of underreporting, the bad health care system and poorly computerized administrative networks.
Kim during a ruling party Politburo meeting on Sunday criticized government and health officials over what he portrayed as a botched pandemic response, saying medicine supplies aren’t being distributed to pharmacies in time because of their “irresponsible work attitude” and lack of organization.
The Politburo had issued an emergency order to immediately release and quickly distribute state medicine reserves and for pharmacies to open for 24-hour shifts, but Kim said such steps weren’t being properly implemented. Kim ordered the medical units of his military to get involved in stabilizing the supply of medicine in Pyongyang, KCNA said.
North Korea’s previous claim of a perfect record in keeping out the virus for 2 1/2 years was widely doubted. But its extremely strict border closure, large-scale quarantines and propaganda that stressed anti-virus controls as a matter of “national existence” may have staved off a huge outbreak until now.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told the National Assembly on Monday that the South was willing to send vaccines, medicine, equipment and health personnel to the North if it’s willing to accept.
South Korean officials say Pyongyang so far has made no request for Seoul’s help. The North also shunned millions of vaccine doses offered by the U.N.-backed COVAX distribution program, likely because they carried international monitoring requirements.
Kim still stressed the country’s economic goals should be met, which likely means huge groups will continue to gather at agricultural, industrial and construction sites.
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Lifeguard, 18, helps couple deliver baby at YMCA pool
DENVER (KMGH) – A lifeguard about to head to college in the fall had an experience at her summer job that she will likely never forget.
Natalie Lucas, 18, works as a lifeguard at a YMCA in Colorado and said her days are usually pretty calm.
Tessa Rider was 9-months pregnant when she thought she’d go for a swim Sunday, but she didn’t last long in the pool as the expecting mother realized her baby boy was about to make his debut.
“Then it suddenly dawned on me that we were not making it to the hospital, and he was coming out right then and there,” Rider said.
“The husband tells me they’re having the baby and I am like OK, sounds good, and the adrenaline kicks in right then and there,” Lucas explained.
Lucas yelled for someone to call 9-1-1, grabbed a medical bag and towels and was with the couple as Rider pushed.
Rider said the lifeguard was there to help support her back during the birthing process.
“The baby was already kind of coming out and it was quick. I would say less than five minutes that it all happened,” Lucas said.
Baby Tobin was born happy and healthy on the pool deck of the YMCA.
“Without [Lucas] I would not have been able to safely focus my attention on making sure that Tobin came out and that he was safe and healthy,” Tobin’s father, Matthew Jones, said.
“I stayed calm, and I helped them through from begging to end of what all happened,” Lucas said. “It was definitely quite a crazy thing to happen, but I’m pretty proud of myself.”
Lucas is going to college in the fall but said she plans to send Tobin birthday cards.
Tobin was gifted a lifetime membership to the Y.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Pasta, sauce, and seafood. A combo unlike any other. It’s been done for a hundred years or more but there’s something about a certain dish including garlic butter, dry white wine, parmesan cheese, pasta and shrimp.
The ingredients aren’t all that intense, as there are plentiful variations of the popular pasta dish accompanied by some delectable shrimp. So, if you wanted to make your own, do a quick search of some recipes, pick your favorite and get cooking!
If you’re not well-versed in the kitchen and would rather trust it to the professionals, we did you favor and checked out Foursquare’s top spots around Dallas to get the best shrimp scampi.
- Kenny’s Italian Kitchen, located on Belt Line Road
- Bugatti Ristorante
- Scalini’s Pizza & Pasta, located on Abrams Road
- SPIN! Neopolitan Pizza, located in Irving
- Bob’s Steak & Chop House, located in Omni Dallas Hotel
- Eddie’s Napoli’s, located in Garland
- Dakota’s Steakhouse, located on North Akard Street
- Verona Italian Restaurant, located on Garland Road
- New York Pizza, Pasta & Subs, located in Irving
- Dunston’s Steakhouse, located on Harry Hines Boulevard
- Michael’s Italian Kitchen, located in Irving
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| 2022-04-29T16:30:34Z
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Billboard Music Awards to feature Travis Scott, Becky G
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards will include performances by Travis Scott, Ed Sheeran, Becky G and other artists who have enjoyed chart-topping success.
Sean “Diddy” Combs will emcee the show, which is being broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena and will air live beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.
Becky G, who released the album “Esquemas” on Friday, will perform her hit song “MAMIII,” which topped the Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart. Sheeran will deliver a remote performance from Northern Ireland, where he is on tour.
Other acts taking the stage include Scott, who’s nominated in the dance/electronic music category, as well as Miranda Lambert, Meghan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, and Grammy Awards darlings Silk Sonic.
Nominees are determined by Billboard chart rankings, and winners are selected based on several criteria, including their album and digital song sales, airplay and streaming success and touring.
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NEW YORK (AP) — At 24, El Johnson has made up her mind that she won’t bear children, though she and her girlfriend haven’t ruled out adoption.
The graduate student who works in legal services in Austin, Texas, has a list of reasons for not wanting to give birth: the climate crisis and a genetic health condition among them.
“I don’t think it’s responsible to bring children into this world,” Johnson said. “There are already kids who need homes. I don’t know what kind of world it’s going to be in 20, 30, 40 years.”
She’s so sure, in fact, that she’ll soon have her tubes removed. It’s a precautionary decision sealed by the fall of Roe v. Wade and by tight restrictions on abortion services in her state and around the country.
Other women interviewed also cited climate change, along with overwhelming student debt coupled with inflation, as reasons they’ll never be parents. Some younger men, too, are opting out and more are seeking vasectomies.
Whatever the motivation, they play a role in dramatically low birth rates in the U.S.
The U.S. birth rate fell 4% in 2020, the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years, according to a government report. The government noted a 1% uptick in U.S. births last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic: about 86,000 fewer than in 2019.
Walter and Kyah King live in suburban Las Vegas. Walter, 29, a sports data scientist, and Kyah, 28, a college career counselor, have been together nearly 10 years, the last four as a married couple. The realization that they didn’t want to have kids came on slowly for both of them.
“It was in our early 20s when the switch sort of flipped,” Kyah said. “We had moved to California and we were really just starting our adult lives. I think we talked about having three kids at one point. But just with the economy and the state of the world and just thinking about the logistics of bringing children into the world. That’s really when we started to have our doubts.”
Finances are top of mind. Before taxes, the two earn about $160,000 combined, with about $120,000 in student loan debt for Kyah and about $5,000 left for Walter. The couple said they wouldn’t be able to buy a house and shoulder the costs of even one child without major sacrifices they’re not willing to make.
But for Kyah, the decision goes well beyond money.
“I think we would be great parents, but the thought of going into our health system to give birth is really scary. Black women, black mothers, are not valued in the same way that white mothers are,” said Kyah, who is Black.
When Kyah’s IUD expires, Walter said he’ll consider a vasectomy, a procedure that went on the rise among men under 30 during the pandemic.
Jordan Davidson interviewed more than 300 people for a book out in December titled, “So When are You Having Kids?” The pandemic, she said, led many to delay childbirth among those contemplating children at all.
“These timelines that people created for themselves of, I want to accomplish X by three years from now, changed. People weren’t necessarily willing to move the goalposts and say, OK, I’m going to forgo these accomplishments and do this differently,” she said. “People still want to travel. They still want to go to graduate school. They still want to meet certain financial benchmarks.”
Fears about climate change have cemented the idea of living without children for many, Davidson said.
“Now with increased wildfires, droughts, heat waves, all of a sudden it is becoming real that, OK, this is happening during my time, and what is this going to look like during the time that my children are alive?” she said.
In New York City, 23-year-old Emily Shapiro, a copywriter for a pharmaceutical ad agency, earns $60,000 a year, lives at home as she saves money and has never wanted children.
“They’re sticky. I could never imagine picking up a kid that’s covered in ice cream. I’m a bit of a germaphobe. I don’t want to change a diaper. If I did have one, I wouldn’t want them until they’re in, like, sixth grade. I also think the physical Earth isn’t doing so great so it would be unfair,” she said.
Among those Jordan interviewed, concerns over the environment were far more prevalent among the younger group. Questions of affordability, she said, troubled both millennials and members of Gen Z.
“There is a lot of fear around having children who would be worse off than they viewed themselves during their childhoods,” Davidson said.
Dannie Lynn Murphy, who helps find software engineers for Google, said she was nearly 17 when she was removed from her home by child protective services due to a pattern of child abuse. Her wife, she said, was similarly raised in a “not great” environment.
“Both of us at one point would have said yes to kids,” she said. “In my late teenage, early adult years, I saw and understood the appeal and was attracted to the idea of getting to raise someone differently than I was raised. But the practical realities of a child kind of suck.”
Murphy earns about $103,000 a year, with bonuses and equity that can drive that amount up to $300,000. Her wife earns about $60,000 as an attorney. They don’t own their Seattle home.
“I can’t see myself committing to a mortgage, let alone a child,” the 28-year-old Murphy said. “I think the primary reason is financial. I would prefer to spend that money on traveling versus sinking a half a million dollars into raising a child. Secondarily, there’s now the fear of behaving with our children the way our parents behaved with us.”
Alyssa Persson, 31, was raised in small town South Dakota. Getting married and having children was ingrained in the culture, she said. It wasn’t until after her divorce from her high school sweetheart that she took a step back and asked herself what she actually wanted out of life.
“Most women where I’m from lose their identities in motherhood,” said Persson, who now lives in St. Louis and earns about $47,000 a year as a university librarian.
She’s carrying student loan debt of about $80,000. Persson is a former teacher who loves children, but she feels she is now thinking more clearly than ever about the costs, implications and sacrifices of parenting.
“Having children sounds like a trap to me, to be frank,” she said. “Financially, socially, emotionally, physically. And if there were ever any shadow of a doubt, the fact that I cannot comfortably support myself on my salary is enough to scare me away from the idea entirely.”
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Biden to speak on mass shootings, urge Congress to act
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will speak Thursday night on the recent spate of mass shootings and his plans to press Congress “to pass commonsense laws to combat the epidemic of gun violence that is taking lives every day,” the White House announced.
The 7:30 p.m. speech follows a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 students and two teachers last week, as well as one Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where a gunman shot and killed four people and himself at a medical office.
Biden said earlier this week that the Second Amendment was never an “absolute” and that he thought “rational” Republicans in Congress would work with Democrats to pass restrictions that could limit high-powered weapons like the ones used in Uvalde.
Lawmakers from both parties have been negotiating small steps on gun limits since shortly after the Uvalde shooting, and the House is planning to move forward with a vote on an assault weapons ban that likely wouldn’t pass the Senate.
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NEW YORK, May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of IronNet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT) between September 15, 2021 and December 15, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 21, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased IronNet securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the IronNet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5641 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 21, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IronNet had materially overstated its business and financial prospects; (2) IronNet was unable to predict the timing of significant customer opportunities which constituted a substantial portion of its publicly-issued FY 2022 financial guidance; (3) IronNet had not established effective disclosure controls and procedures to reasonably ensure its public disclosures were timely, accurate, complete, and not otherwise misleading; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false, misleading, and/or lacked any reasonable basis in fact at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the IronNet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5641 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AGRX, AMC, T, OCGN, and V.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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Biden to announce new support for US biotech production
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is launching a new initiative to encourage biotech production and research in the U.S., the latest move by the White House to boost domestic industry.
Biden on Monday signed an executive order implementing the initiative and later, in remarks at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, will address how biotech can help fight cancer. On Wednesday, the Democratic president’s administration will host a summit and announce new investments from several federal agencies, according to a White House fact sheet.
The initiative will seek to boost biomanufacturing in pharmaceuticals but also in other industries such as agriculture, plastics and energy. A senior administration official wouldn’t say how much funding will be announced Wednesday.
Biomanufacturing processes can program microbes to make specialty chemicals and compounds, the fact sheet said. Biomanufacturing can be used to make alternatives to oil-based chemicals, plastics and textiles.
The executive order follows bipartisan legislation Biden signed last month that provided $52 billion to subsidize the production of semiconductors, construction of new chip plants and research and development in the United States.
That legislation was intended to reduce the U.S. economy’s reliance on semiconductors made overseas, particularly in Taiwan, and to respond to greater efforts by China to develop its own chip industry.
Biden touted the benefits of the semiconductor law on Friday, in a stop in Columbus, Ohio, where chip giant Intel has broken ground on a new $20 billion factory.
The administration official, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly and insisted on anonymity, said the White House wants to support manufacturing biotech products that are developed in the U.S., rather than seeing American innovations produced abroad.
The official said that the administration was aiming to expand domestic biomanufacturing capacity and that other countries, especially China, have been aggressively investing in the sector, posing risks to U.S. leadership and competitiveness.
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Drivers flood gas station with price glitch of 69 cents
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. (KOVR) - People at one California gas station were calling friends and family to fill up fast when an error on the pumps had gas selling for just 69 cents a gallon.
A glitch at a Shell gas station in Rancho Cordova gave Darryl Surita a sweet deal Thursday. He was able to fill his tank for just 69 cents a gallon.
“I looked at the numbers, and I seen it was 69 cents a gallon... I hit that button, it started pumping and the dollar sign just stayed low,” Darryl Surita said.
He posted the incredible error to his Instagram page, and word got out fast, with family and friends all getting phone calls.
“It was crazy. It turned into a circus within a matter of minutes,” said Eddie Surita, who filled his tank for $14.
“I started looking around, and everybody had a smile. Everybody had a big smile, and they kinda were not looking at you in your eyes,” Darryl Surita said.
Somehow, the decimal point in the advertised price was mistakenly moved. Instead of $6.99 a gallon for premium, it became 69 cents a gallon.
“I’ve never seen gas this price in my lifetime. Could you imagine that? This is history right here,” Darryl Surita said.
The mistake took gas station management three hours to fix.
The last time gas prices were an average of 69 cents a gallon was 44 years ago in 1978.
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Sarasota and Manatee County office closures in observance of Memorial Day
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - As Memorial Day is slowly approaching, Sarasota and Manatee County Government offices will be closed in observance of the day.
Trash, recycling and yard waste collection for Manatee County will be postponed for the holiday and from Tuesday through Saturday for residents in separate parts of the county.
Sarasota County will continue its trash, recycling and waste collection maintaining its regular pickup schedule.
Parks and Natural Resource facilities will be closed in Sarasota County and certain Manatee County parks and nature preserves will be open for the holiday.
For more information on office closures in observance of Memorial Day in these counties visit: https://www.scgov.net/Home/Components/News/News/4633/23?backlist=%2F and https://www.mymanatee.org/
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Relocates Expanding London Office to 78 St. James Street
NEW YORK and LONDON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC ("Schonfeld") today announced that it has hired Niamh Taylor as Head of EMEA. Her appointment is part of the firm's ongoing global expansion efforts and better positions Schonfeld for further growth in the region.
In this role, Taylor will oversee Schonfeld's EMEA business operations and talent, acting as a culture and brand ambassador to the firm's global client base and sell-side partners. She will be based in London and report to Chief Strategy Officer, Danielle Pizzo. Taylor will also serve as a member of Schonfeld's Global Management Committee.
Schonfeld also announced the relocation of its London office to 78 St. James Street, effective this month. The new office space doubles its current footprint in London, accommodating a dynamic and flexible workplace, allowing for continued growth and greater access to local talent pools. Schonfeld currently has over 100 employees in the region.
"People are our greatest asset, and our unique culture has enabled us to enhance our capabilities, expand our global footprint and better serve our clients around the world," said Ryan Tolkin, CEO and CIO of Schonfeld. "We are delighted to welcome Niamh and benefit from her leadership at this important time in our firm's continued evolution."
"Niamh's hire is testament to our ability to attract, invest in, and retain exceptional talent globally by creating an environment that embraces flexibility and collaboration in the workplace," said Pizzo. "We are excited to welcome her to Schonfeld and are confident that her experience and connectivity will help us accelerate our expansion in the region, serve our global client base and continue to access the best talent. Niamh's hire is the latest milestone in our continued growth, and I look forward to partnering with her."
"I am thrilled to join the Schonfeld team and help champion its differentiated offerings and unique culture to clients and talent in the EMEA region," said Taylor. "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business with a remarkable talent strategy, and I feel well prepared to represent Schonfeld's EMEA business and work with leadership on the firm's next stage of growth."
Taylor is an industry veteran, with 21 years of experience within the banking industry. Most recently, she served as a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan within the Prime & Alternative Sales teams in London for eight years. Prior to J.P. Morgan, Taylor worked within the Prime and Alternatives Administration businesses at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. She began her career in the Private Bank at Morgan Stanley where she covered the Middle East. Taylor was educated in Ireland, holding a BA with honors in Economics and German from the University College Cork.
Schonfeld opened its London office in 2018. In 2019, the firm acquired the Asia operations of Folger Hill, establishing its presence in Singapore and Hong Kong. Schonfeld opened its Tokyo office in 2020 and its Dubai office in 2021, following the build out of its newest strategy, Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. Over the past 12 months, Schonfeld has added over 200 employees, including 22 new investment teams across its strategies globally. The firm manages approximately $13 billion of third-party capital.
About Schonfeld Strategic Advisors
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-manager platform that invests its capital with Internal and Partner portfolio managers, primarily on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, across quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading and discretionary macro & fixed income strategies. The firm has created a unique structure to provide global portfolio managers with autonomy, flexibility and support to best enable them to maximize the value of their businesses. For almost 35 years, Schonfeld has successfully capitalized on inefficiencies and opportunities predominantly within the equity markets. The firm has developed and invested heavily in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to provide its portfolio managers with "best in class" support. The portfolio exposure has expanded across the Americas, EMEA and APAC as well as multiple asset classes and products. Schonfeld seeks to align its own interests with those of its capital partners and investment professionals, highlighted by the opportunity for investment professionals to co-invest in funds and their individual strategies. For more visit https://www.schonfeld.com/.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA).
Class Period: May 6, 2020 – June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Japan’s finance minister agreed Tuesday to cooperate in dealing with challenges from the war in Ukraine and promoting free trade, sustainable energy and food security.
Yellen was visiting Tokyo on Tuesday for talks ahead of a meeting of the Group of 20′s financial leaders on the Indonesian island of Bali later in the week.
Before beginning her meeting with Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki, she stressed the importance of effective sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and said she hoped to gain the support of Japan and other nations in seeking a price cap on Russian oil that would limit funding going to Moscow’s military.
“Our governments have common viewpoints and interests on many of the most pressing priorities affecting our national interests as well as global stability and prosperity. And when we work together, we are each more effective,” she said.
Suzuki welcomed Yellen, saying: “At this time, when the international community faces so many challenges, it is more important than ever for the U.S. and Japan to work together.”
A joint statement issued Tuesday after the talks pledged support for Ukraine in coping with its economic challenges. It also said both sides had welcomed efforts to pursue price caps “where appropriate.”
A price cap would be aimed at curbing the war’s impact on gas and energy prices. Japan, which imports almost all its oil, has suffered an energy crunch recently partly because of the war in Ukraine and a weakening of the yen against the U.S. dollar.
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s moves to curb inflation hovering at a four-decade high by raising interest rates have helped pushed the U.S. dollar higher against many currencies. That includes the euro and the Japanese yen. With the yen trading at 20-year lows, Japan has seen costs skyrocket for many imports, including oil, gas and coal.
The statement from the Treasury Department said Japan and the U.S. will also “consult closely on exchange markets and cooperate as appropriate on currency issues.”
The talks Tuesday had scant immediate impact on exchange rates, with the dollar gaining to 137.25 yen from 136.10 yen.
Yellen is making her first visit to Asia as treasury secretary. She was chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve from 2014-2018.
On Monday, she attended the wake for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on Friday. Abe, the nation’s longest serving prime minister, was shot Friday by a man who emerged from a crowd, firing a homemade weapon.
Yellen, sitting across from a table from Suzuki, offered her condolences, saying Abe had left a legacy of “revitalizing Japan’s economy and leadership position.”
In their statement, Japan and the U.S. expressed support for a new World Bank fund to help finance pandemic prevention and urged other creditor nations, such as China, to help countries like crisis stricken Sri Lanka deal with their debt problems.
After the G-20 meetings, Yellen is due to visit South Korea.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Premise Data Corporation announced today the acquisition of Grupo Meiko, SAS, a Latin American provider of retail measurement for more than 50 consumer goods companies with the most sophisticated portfolios and the most developed go-to-market strategies in the region. The partnership brings together Meiko's position at the forefront of retail analytics with Premise's technology infrastructure and global presence.
Meiko is an early pioneer in syndicated data for traditional trade retail—the world's single largest channel of trade—with their data subscriptions already covering over 200,000 stores in Latin America. As a data and insights provider to some of the top global and regional brands, Meiko's customer base complements Premise's broader global portfolio of sales, insights, and marketing leaders seeking a more advanced approach to measuring performance in store.
"As a global on-demand insights company that mobilizes smartphone users to source data, one challenge is to create a robust marketplace for our user community and Meiko will inject 250,000+ paid tasks into our ecosystem on day one," stated Maury Blackman, Premise President & CEO. "The Meiko acquisition significantly accelerates our ability to create density of demand in Latin America which is a fast growing, dynamic market for consumer brands in today's world."
One in every three consumer transactions takes place in traditional trade each year, a revenue sum that dwarfs e-commerce and modern grocery chains. Despite this, even the most sophisticated manufacturers and distributors struggle to get the insights they need to measure and optimize their performance, resulting in billions of dollars in lost sales.
"We are delighted to be joining the Premise family," stated Meiko founder Juan Manuel Medina. "We built Meiko with the view that consumer goods companies don't just need more data, they need actionable insights. Our sophisticated methodology delivers store-level insights that brands can act upon in real time—we make the invisible, visible and our customers can't get enough of it."
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DENVER, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (NYSE MKT: GLV) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.0906 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 19, 2022.
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income.'
Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last business day of the month prior to distribution record date.
Fund Performance & Distribution Information
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of March 31, 2022.
+Cumulative distribution rate is based on distributions paid to date for the period November 1, 2021 through April 29, 2022.
*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, for the period November 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.
**The 5 year average annual total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, as of the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.
While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- South Florida Motorsports (SFM), the organizers of the Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, the City of Miami Gardens and Hard Rock International surprised students and instructors that are part of the F1 in Schools program to the inaugural event on May 6-8, 2022, at Hard Rock Stadium.
"This intentional investment in our youth through F1 in Schools will go a long way to inspire careers in motorsports," said Jason Jenkins, Senior Vice president of Communications and Community Affairs of the Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. "The opportunity and exposure these students will gain from the upcoming event will be an experience they will never forget."
Created in 2000, F1 in Schools is dedicated to introducing students to design, engineering, project management, branding, marketing, and teamwork using the excitement and appeal of Formula 1®. F1 in Schools is one of the largest global educational programs that raise awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among students and school children.
"F1 in Schools is going to be a major part of the next 10-year partnership that we'll have with Formula 1. We hope that our kids will grow and learn something now while they're still young that can carry them over where they can be productive in the science, technology, and engineering field," said Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris.
Motorsports legend Willy T Ribbs, was on hand to mentor the students and talk about his illustrious career. The Diversity and Inclusion representative for Formula 1 inspired students to seek careers in motorsport by championing pathways into engineering and underlining the importance of STEM subjects in schools.
"These kids have so much capability. The support from Formula 1 and this investment in the STEM program is going to accelerate their learning process," said Formula 1 Diversity and Inclusion Representative Willy T. Ribbs. "If they want to be in the sport as an engineer, as a designer or as a driver, this all accelerates their goal. It's amazing what these kids know today as opposed to what I knew. They are lightyears ahead of where I was at the same age."
After the surprise ticket giveaway, program instructors from Seeking Education Empowers Knowledge (S.E.E.K) received tickets to Maluma at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on May 5. Participants also received meals from Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix restaurant partner and Miami Gardens black owned business Lovely's On The Go.
"We are so proud to join forces with F1 Miami and F1 Global on meaningful community outreach," said Gina Morales, VP of Brand Reputation for Hard Rock International. "Music heals and inspires and what better way to thank educators than to surprise them to see one of the biggest musicians in the world? We are excited to welcome them to our flagship property, the Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, during the big race weekend in May."
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Zelenskyy gets John F. Kennedy award for defending democracy
BOSTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is among five people being named as recipients of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for acting to protect democracy. Zelenskyy was chosen because of the way he has “marshaled the spirit, patriotism and untiring sacrifice of the Ukrainian people.” The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation said Thursday’s announcement is “unprecedented” because typically only one or two awards are given and because four U.S. officials were chosen for standing up for free and fair elections. They are: Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers and Fulton County, Georgia, elections worker Wandrea “Shaye” Moss.
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Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities
US official: Sunken Russian cruiser was hit by Ukrainian missile
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces accelerated scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians and their Western supporters that the whole country remains under threat despite Moscow’s pivot toward mounting a new offensive in the east.
Stung by the loss of its Black Sea flagship and indignant over alleged Ukrainian aggression on Russian territory, Russia’s military command had warned of renewed missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital. Officials in Moscow said they were targeting military sites, a claim repeated — and refuted by witnesses — throughout 52 days of war.
The toll reaches much deeper. Each day brings new discoveries of civilian victims of an invasion that has shattered European security. As Russia prepared for the anticipated offensive, a mother wept over her 15-year-old son’s body after rockets hit a residential area of Kharkiv, a city in northeast Ukraine. An infant and at least eight other people died, officials said.
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In the Kyiv region, authorities have reported finding the bodies of more than 900 civilians, most shot dead, since Russian troops retreated two weeks ago. Smoke rose from the capital again early Saturday as Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a strike that killed one person and wounded several.
The mayor advised residents who fled the city earlier in the war not to return.
“We’re not ruling out further strikes on the capital,” Klitschko said. “If you have the opportunity to stay a little bit longer in the cities where it’s safer, do it.”
It was not immediately clear from the ground what was hit in the strike on Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district. The sprawling area on the southeastern edge of the capital contains a mixture of Soviet-style apartment blocks, newer shopping centers and big-box retail outlets, industrial areas and railyards.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said an armored vehicle plant was targeted. He didn’t specify where the factory was located, but there is one in the Darnytskyi district.
He said the plant was among multiple Ukrainian military sites hit with “air-launched high-precision long-range weapons.” As the U.S. and Europe send new arms to Ukraine, the strategy could be aimed at hobbling Ukraine’s defenses ahead of what’s expected to be a full-scale Russian assault in the east.
It was the second strike in the Kyiv area since the Russian military vowed this week to step up missile strikes on the capital. Another hit a missile plant Friday as residents emerged for walks, foreign embassies planned to reopen and other tentative signs of the city’s prewar life began to resurface following the failure of Russian troops to capture Kyiv and their withdrawal.
Kyiv was one of many targets Saturday. The Ukrainian president’s office reported missile strikes and shelling over the past 24 hours in eight regions across the country.
The governor of the Lviv region in western Ukraine, which has been only sporadically touched by the war’s violence, reported airstrikes on the region by Russian Su-35 aircraft that took off from neighboring Belarus.
In apparent preparations for its assault on the east, the Russian military intensified shelling of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, in recent days. Friday’s attack killed civilians and wounded more than 50 people, the Ukrainian president’s office reported.
On Saturday an explosion believed to be caused by a missile sent emergency workers scrambling near an outdoor market in Kharkiv, according to AP journalists at the scene. One person was killed, and at least 18 people were wounded, according to rescue workers.
“All the windows, all the furniture, all destroyed. And the door, too,” recounted stunned resident Valentina Ulianova.
Nate Mook, a member of the World Central Kitchen NGO run by celebrity chef José Andrés, said in a tweet that four workers in Kharkiv were wounded by a missile strike. José Andrés tweeted that staff members were unnerved but safe.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who met with Vladimir Putin this past week in Moscow — the first European leader to do so since the invasion began Feb. 24 — said the Russian president is “in his own war logic” on Ukraine.
In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Nehammer said he thinks Putin believes he is winning the war and “we have to look in his eyes and we have to confront him with that, what we see in Ukraine.’’
Nehammer also said he confronted Putin with what he saw during a visit to the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, where more than 350 bodies have been found along with evidence of killings and torture under Russian occupation, and “it was not a friendly conversation.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Ukrainian media that the continuing siege of the southeastern city of Mariupol, which has come at a horrific cost to trapped and starving civilians, could scuttle attempts to negotiate an end to the war.
“The destruction of all our guys in Mariupol — what they are doing now — can put an end to any format of negotiations,” he said.
The besieged port city is holding out but the situation is critical, the Ukrainian president’s office said earlier.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said Saturday that Ukrainian forces have been driven out of most of the city and remain only in the huge Azovstal steel mill.
Mariupol’s capture would allow Russian forces in the south, which came up through the annexed Crimean Peninsula, to fully link up with troops in the Donbas region, Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland.
Zelenskyy estimated that 2,500 to 3,000 Ukrainian troops have died in the war, and about 10,000 have been injured. The office of Ukraine’s prosecutor general said Saturday that at least 200 children have been killed, and more than 360 wounded.
Russian forces also have taken captive some 700 Ukrainian troops and more than 1,000 civilians, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said Saturday. Ukraine holds about the same number of Russian troops as prisoners and intends to arrange a swap but is demanding the release of civilians “without any conditions,” Vereshchuk said.
Russia’s warning of stepped-up attacks on Kyiv came after Russian authorities accused Ukraine on Thursday of wounding seven people and damaging about 100 residential buildings with airstrikes in Bryansk, a region bordering Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials have not confirmed striking targets in Russia. However, they claimed responsibility for destroying a key warship with missiles earlier this week.
The Moskva sank Thursday after taking heavy damage. Russia did not acknowledge any attack, saying only that a fire had detonated ammunition on board, but the loss seemed to symbolize Moscow’s fortunes in an eight-week invasion widely seen as a historic blunder.
Russian Maj. Gen. Vladimir Frolov, whose troops have been among those besieging Mariupol, was buried Saturday in St. Petersburg after dying in battle, Gov. Alexander Beglov said. Ukraine has said several Russian generals and dozens of other high-ranking officers have been killed in the war.
The diplomatic chasm between Russia and the West deepened further Saturday, as Moscow barred British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a dozen other top U.K. officials from entering the country in response to British sanctions.
In the Vatican, Pope Francis on Saturday invoked “gestures of peace in these days marked by the horror of war” in an Easter vigil homily in St. Peter’s Basilica attended by the mayor of the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol and three Ukrainian parliamentarians. Francis did not refer directly to Russia’s invasion but has called, apparently in vain, for an Easter truce to reach a negotiated peace.
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Chernov reported from Kharkiv. Yesica Fisch in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, Robert Burns in Washington and Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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Help celebrate 30 years of SilverSneakers by participating in a record-setting attempt!
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverSneakers® by Tivity Health®, the nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans, is attempting to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Most viewers of a dance fitness livestream on Facebook. The record-setting attempt is part of SilverSneakers' 30th anniversary celebration.
The attempt will take place on August 31, 2022, from 2:30-3:00 p.m. ET, and is open to the public. SilverSneakers needs at least 1,500 people to join the livestream to set the record. Attendees can RSVP for the Facebook Live event at https://www.facebook.com/events/587351202976595/. A Facebook account is not required to join the public event.
The Facebook Live class will be hosted by SilverSneakers National Trainer Jenny O'Callaghan who will lead a 30-minute dance fitness routine. O'Callaghan is one of the 21 National Trainers who teach SilverSneakers LIVE classes through SilverSneakers.com. The team has been teaching members choreography to prepare for this record-setting attempt, but she says no experience is necessary to join the livestream on August 31.
"After more than 23 years of being an instructor for SilverSneakers, I'm thrilled to be hosting the class attempting to set this world record," said O'Callaghan. "To be part of the SilverSneakers community is incredible. This record-setting attempt is an opportunity for anyone to experience and celebrate what we see every day – active seniors joining together to have fun and improve their health. This program is powerfully impacting the lives of seniors every day and I'm grateful to be on the journey."
SilverSneakers has experienced extensive growth over the past 30 years, starting as a chair-based fitness class in two Arizona cities. Today, it provides members with access to virtual fitness classes, social opportunities and mental enrichment, and a wide range of in-person group fitness classes and access to up to 22,000 locations nationwide.
"To me, there's no better way to celebrate 30 incredible years of SilverSneakers than by attempting to set a world record," said Richard Ashworth, president and CEO of Tivity Health. "SilverSneakers is more than a fitness program for our members, it's a community of support and friendship. I am excited and proud to be joining in on the fun to set a world record."
In September, SilverSneakers will host a large, online 30th anniversary celebration event for its members. Visit SilverSneakers30.com to learn more about the influence of the program and the 30th Anniversary celebration. Seniors can find out if they're eligible for SilverSneakers at SilverSneakers.com.
SilverSneakers®, by Tivity Health®, is the nation's leading community fitness program for Medicare eligible Americans. The program was founded in 1992 and is available to more than 18 million Americans through many Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement carriers, and group retiree plans. For more information, to check eligibility or to enroll in the program or sign up for a SilverSneakers newsletter, go to silversneakers.com.
Tivity Health® Inc., is a leading provider of healthy life-changing solutions, including SilverSneakers®, Prime® Fitness and WholeHealth Living®. We help adults improve their health and support them on life's journey by providing access to in-person and virtual physical activity, social, and mental enrichment programs, as well as a full suite of physical medicine and integrative health services. We continue to enhance the way we direct members along their journey to better health by delivering an insights-driven, personalized, interactive experience. Our suite of services supports health plans nationwide as they seek to reduce costs and improve health outcomes. At Tivity Health, we deliver the resources members need to live healthier, happier, more connected lives. Learn more at www.tivityhealth.com.
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Brings total capital raised to over $100 million
KEMPTTHAL, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss Foodtech Startup Planted, known for its clean-label biostructured meat, successfully closed its series B financing round of CHF 70 million. The round was led by L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Planted will use the funds to launch its new whole-cut line of products including its chicken breast, further its international expansion, and increase production capacity.
Planted successfully closed its Series B financing round of CHF 70 million led by the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm, L Catterton. Founded in July 2019, Planted, the ETH Zurich spin-off, produces delicious meat from alternative proteins such as peas, oats, and sunflowers. Planted focuses on creating the perfect bite with clean-label ingredients through its novel biostructuring approach, which combines protein structuring and fermentation. L Catterton is joined by existing investors such as Vorwerk Ventures, re:food, Movendo, Be8 Ventures, ACE, ETH Foundation, Yann Sommer, as well as new investor Tengelmann Ventures.
For Planted's Co-Founder Christoph Jenny, the Series B investment reflects the traction the company sees in the market and with investors. "We are proud to be Europe's fastest growing alternative protein company, with a strong track record, despite our nascency, in established markets like Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and France, and early traction in new markets like the UK and Italy," said Planted Co-Founder Christoph Jenny. "With the additional capital, we will further accelerate our international growth, expand our product range with a line of whole-cut products, and build an additional production site."
Jenny added, "Current plant-based meat technologies and solutions are not able to replace more than 1-3% of meat consumption, and therefore are not having the required impact on our food system. Consumers argue that this is due to a lack of taste, an overall unattractive price, and questionable ingredients. For meat-eaters to make a switch, it is crucial that we create 'better meat than animals' – meaning better taste, price, lower environmental impact, good ingredients, and healthiness. It is these parameters that are always at our focus."
Investors see fast growth
"It is an honor to partner with Planted in its mission to revolutionize the way meat and protein-rich foods are consumed globally," said Michael Farello, a Managing Partner in the Growth Fund of L Catterton. "Not only are their products inspired by nature, but they are also free of unnatural ingredients, scalable, and able to be easily incorporated into consumers' daily lives. With food as a strong lever to promote human health and environmental stability, Planted directly contributes to creating a healthier and more sustainable food system. We have strong conviction in the company's continued growth, as more people across the globe continue to adopt alternative proteins into their lives."
Launch of Whole Cuts
Powered by its unique biostructuring process that combines protein structuring and biotechnology, Planted is launching its whole-cut product range. This proprietary technology allows Planted to design and produce larger pieces of meat with complex structure, texture, juiciness, and tenderness. Planted is convinced that biostructured proteins will outperform animal meat in the future in terms of taste, sustainability, health, efficiency, and price.
"We are currently in the final phase of launching various whole-cut products such as our chicken tenders, chicken patties, and chicken breasts. These are the first larger cuts of meat on the market without additives. We are aiming to launch these products in foodservice first with retail distribution following shortly thereafter. As such, our chicken breast launch is being kicked off in collaboration with Michelin star chef Tim Raue and will be available to guests in his restaurant in Berlin as of 15th September 2022, followed by further launches in the foodservice sector," says Christoph.
Additionally, the more than 65 employees who work in Planted's science, engineering and product development departments have been developing several other promising prototypes. "Now we need to test these prototypes with consumers, fine-tune them, and scale them. Strong backing by investors gives us the ability to fast-track testing and put substantial resources behind scaling the products to enable successful launches across our various sales channels within the coming months," Christoph continues.
Further international expansion and increased production capacity
Planted is available at restaurants and retailers across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, and recently, the UK, as well as over its own Europewide webshop. The company is preparing to enter several new European markets in 2023.
Planted produces all its products under a glass-house production facility in Kemptthal, Switzerland - the first transparent meat production facility open to the public. As of May 2022, the company announced that production capacity doubled to over one ton of plant-based meat per hour. In the near future, Planted is planning to open an additional production facility.
"It makes us very proud to see how our products excite so many consumers all over Europe. Unique aspects such as our natural, healthy, and non-artificial ingredients, the incredible technology bringing animal meat-like fibre-structure, and taste make all the difference to consumers. We are excited to further strengthen our international footprint with the current funding and extend our network of partners that share our passion for making a positive impact on this planet," Christoph concludes.
Advisors
Houlihan Lokey has acted as financial advisor and Walder Wyss has acted as legal counsel.
Further information
For further information about Planted, the products and a media visit to the Kemptthal site, please contact Vicky Kummer, Head of Corporate Communications, at press@eatplanted.com
ABOUT PLANTED
Planted produces delicious meat from alternative proteins, focusing on the perfect bite. Inspired by nature, the company pioneers a novel biostructuring approach that combines protein structuring and biotechnology. Using various proprietary technologies, Planted designs and structures alternative proteins in any size, shape, and fibrous texture and is convinced that biostructured proteins will outperform animal meat in the future in terms of taste, sustainability, health, efficiency and price. Planted is committed to using only clean and natural ingredients and no additives in all its products - making it a healthy and sustainable option for all. Truly better than animal meat.
A growing population along with increasing life expectancy and incomes are major drivers for the rise in global meat demand. However, the current scale of the meat industry is beyond unsustainable. Planted wants to change that. The Zurich-based foodtech spin-off from the Swiss Technical Institute of Technology (ETH) was founded in 2019 and was quick to build intellectual property around their biostructuring approach. Among other international awards, Planted ranked first at the TOP 100 Swiss Start-up Awards in 2021.
Planted produces all its products under a glass-house production facility in Kemptthal, Switzerland - the first transparent meat production open to the public.
Planted is available at restaurants and retailers across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy and most recently, the UK as well as over its own Europewide webshop. The Planted product ranges, each consisting of different protein sources (peas, oat, sunflowers), currently include planted.™chicken, planted.™pulled, planted.™kebab and planted.™schnitzel. In addition, there are various limited editions in close collaboration with star chefs such as Tim Raue or Nenad Mlinarevic. However, rest assured, the science driven team is hungry for change and working hard to revolutionize the food chain in Planted's factory and science labs in Switzerland.
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal"), a leading New York based private equity firm that invests in middle market industrial growth and healthcare companies, announced today that it has expanded its team with the addition of Marc Tremblay. Mr. Tremblay will work as an Operating Partner within the firm's industrial growth team and focus on the team's investment themes relating to industrial technology markets particularly in test, measurement, sensing, monitoring and related businesses. Mr. Tremblay will also be joining the board of Arsenal's latest industrial growth investment, Headwall Photonics.
Mr. Tremblay was most recently President of Fluke Corporation, a global leader in electronic test & measurement tools, sensors, and software. Prior to joining Fluke Corporation in 2019, Mr. Tremblay held numerous senior executive positions at leading testing, measurement, sensing, and imaging companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, DigitalGlobe Inc., and Z Corporation. Mr. Tremblay graduated with a B.S. from the University of Ottawa and a Ph.D. from Stanford University, both in Mechanical Engineering. He also received an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.
Joe Rooney, an Investment Partner of Arsenal commented, "We are delighted to welcome Marc to our team. Marc's extensive career has been characterized by over 25 years of innovative executive leadership and deep technical expertise across markets that benefit from the growing value of data and rapidly improving sensing technologies available."
George Abd, an Operating Partner of Arsenal stated, "We are very excited to have Marc add his unique set of skills to our team to help guide the growth and impact of our portfolio companies as well as the development of new investment themes as Arsenal builds its industrial technology franchise."
Mr. Tremblay stated, "This is a uniquely exciting and important time to be working with Arsenal as it continues to enable the next generation of industrial innovation. I look forward to working with the industrial growth team to build strategically important companies in areas that are well aligned with my interests."
Arsenal Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm established in 2000 that invests in middle-market industrial growth and healthcare companies. Since inception, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds totaling over $10 billion. Arsenal makes investments in growth companies in sectors in which the firm has significant prior knowledge and experience. Within its industrials portfolio, Arsenal targets businesses that have the potential for further value creation and works closely with management to accelerate growth by leveraging the firm's industry focus and operational improvement capabilities. For additional information on Arsenal Capital Partners, please visit. www.arsenalcapital.com.
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SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies to create cell and gene therapeutics with the capacity to cure, today announced the appointment of geneticist George M. Church, Ph.D., who will serve as Chair of Poseida's newly formed Gene Therapy Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Together with the Company's Immuno-Oncology SAB, which is led by Chair Carl June, M.D., the Gene Therapy SAB will provide advice and counsel on the research and development efforts that drive the Company's innovative gene therapies.
"We are honored to have Dr. Church, a pioneer in the fields of genome engineering, systems biology and synthetic biology, join Poseida's Scientific Advisory Board. As we continue to develop the next wave of cutting-edge gene therapies, we will benefit from advisors with expertise that serves specific aspects of our portfolio," said Eric Ostertag, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Chairman of Poseida Therapeutics. "Dr. Church's depth of knowledge and experience, both in academia and industry, will make him a tremendous asset as Chair of our newly created Gene Therapy Scientific Advisory Board and we look forward to working with him as we build out this group of advisors."
"The rapidly evolving science of gene editing offers tremendous opportunities to address a wide range of diseases using non-viral gene editing approaches," said Dr. Church. "There's never been more exciting time to explore the many possibilities of gene editing for solving some of the most pressing medical and scientific challenges of our time."
Poseida is currently developing a number of gene therapies addressing rare and life-threatening diseases such as ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency and Hemophilia A, two genetic diseases usually diagnosed early in life. These therapies utilize the Company's proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies, including its Cas-CLOVER™ Site-specific Gene Editing System and piggyBac® DNA Delivery System, in combination with nanoparticle technology, for highly efficient integration that may result in potential single treatment cures.
"As we develop in vivo gene therapies for rare diseases in patient populations with high unmet medical need, I am thrilled to have Dr. Church lead our Gene Therapy SAB," said Brent Warner, President, Gene Therapy at Poseida. "We welcome his guidance and expertise as we accelerate our non-viral gene therapy programs for patients in need."
About George M. Church, Ph.D.
George Church is a pioneer in the fields of genetics and synthetic biology. He is the director of PersonalGenomes.org, which provides open-access information on human Genomic, Environmental & Trait data (GET). His 1984 Ph.D. included the first methods for direct genome sequencing, molecular multiplexing and barcoding. These led to the first genome sequence (pathogen, Helicobacter pylori) in 1994. His innovations have contributed to nearly all "next generation" DNA sequencing methods and companies. In addition, his lab's work on chip-DNA-synthesis, gene editing and stem cell engineering resulted in founding additional application-based companies spanning fields of medical diagnostics and synthetic biology and therapeutics. He has also pioneered new privacy, biosafety, ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI), environmental and biosecurity policies. He is director of an Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) BRAIN Project and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Excellence in Genomic Science. His honors include election to the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and receiving the Franklin Bower Laureate for Achievement in Science. He has coauthored 590 papers, 155 patent publications and a book (Regenesis).
About Poseida Therapeutics, Inc.
Poseida Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to utilizing our proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies to create next generation cell and gene therapeutics with the capacity to cure. We have discovered and are developing a broad portfolio of product candidates in a variety of indications based on our core proprietary platforms, including our non-viral piggyBac® DNA Delivery System, Cas-CLOVER™ Site-specific Gene Editing System and nanoparticle- and AAV-based gene delivery technologies. Our core platform technologies have utility, either alone or in combination, across many cell and gene therapeutic modalities and enable us to engineer our portfolio of product candidates that are designed to overcome the primary limitations of current generation cell and gene therapeutics. To learn more, visit www.poseida.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, the potential benefits of Poseida's technology platforms and product candidates, Poseida's plans and strategy with respect to developing its technologies and product candidates, and anticipated timelines and milestones with respect to Poseida's development programs and manufacturing activities. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Poseida's current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with development and regulatory approval of novel product candidates in the biopharmaceutical industry and the other risks described in Poseida's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statement contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Poseida undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.
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RumHaven and the Southern Charm star-turned-home goods connoisseur have teamed up to help fans transform their home into an oasis
MODESTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit of Gallo's RumHaven, made with premium Caribbean rum and real coconut water, today announced an exciting new partnership with Southern Charm star and Sewing Down South co-founder, Craig Conover. To help home enthusiasts experience a more blissful living experience, RumHaven and Sewing Down South are releasing a limited-edition capsule 'Coconut Collection' that will transform any home into a tropical paradise.
With increased time spent at home, the desire to turn personal spaces into a relaxing retreat has surged. According to a recent study1, the global furniture market is likely to increase by 21% by the end of 2028. The Coconut Collection from RumHaven by Sewing Down South was born out of the idea that everyone should feel inspired to find a piece of paradise in the comfort of their home - no travel needed. The collection, available for only a limited time, consists of three products in a custom, never before seen tropical print inspired by one of RumHaven's key ingredients - real coconut water.
- Tropical Throw Pillow (Cover: $50; Cover with Premium Insert $65) : Made with a substantial twill-like woven fabric, this pillow print marries RumHaven's tropical vibe with Sewing Down South's coastal aesthetic.
- Coconut Candle ($34): The soy and hand-poured candle will send you straight to paradise with the smooth, sweet smells of coconut, inspired by RumHaven.
- Cocktail Coaster Set ($10): No oasis is complete without a refreshing drink! The coasters adorned with the limited-edition design will keep your table watermark-free. Break in your new oasis with a delicious RumHaven Cocktail.
"We believe in the importance of making space for naturally rejuvenating moments in the comfort of one's home," says Brandon Lieb, VP of Marketing for Spirit of Gallo. "Our partnership with Sewing Down South has allowed us to physically bring this to life for our fans through the items in the collection, which will help them transform their homes into the haven they've always dreamed of, all while enjoying a RumHaven cocktail."
"Sewing and design have always been a point of inspiration and a way for me to decompress," says Sewing Down South co-founder, Craig Conover. "That's why I'm so excited to partner with RumHaven to create a collection with the intent to help others decompress and create a relaxing, natural-inspired space."
The Coconut Collection from RumHaven by Sewing Down South is available to preorder now online at www.sewingdownsouth.com and in the Sewing Down South Charleston Flagship store. Hurry, only limited quantities are available!
1Source: Zion Market Research, 2022
About RumHaven
RumHaven is an uncomplicated spirit made with premium Caribbean rum, real coconut water and pure cane sugar offering a clean and refreshing taste without artificial flavors or preservatives, bottled at 42 proof. RumHaven is part of Spirit of Gallo, an award-winning spirits portfolio that includes E&J Brandy, Camarena Tequila, High Noon, New Amsterdam Vodka, RumChata and more. Visit www.rumhaven.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
About Spirit of Gallo
For nearly half a century, the Gallo family has been growing its portfolio of spirits, now enjoyed by people around the world at occasions ranging from a day at the beach to a fine, after-dinner drink. Known best for E&J Brandy, New Amsterdam and the highly acclaimed High Noon Sun Sips, Spirit of Gallo also delivers RumChata, Stratusphere Gin, RumHaven and esteemed partner-owned brands such as The Dalmore, Diplomatico, Don Fulano, and Grupo Montenegro. Spirit of Gallo portfolio is featured on www.spiritofgallo.com
About Sewing Down South
Sewing Down South was founded by Craig Conover, the star of Bravo's hit reality TV show, Southern Charm. Sewing has been a point of inspiration, an outlet for creativity, a method to decompress, and a way to stay true to himself. Craig carefully handpicks the patterns and designs, taking inspiration from Charleston, the coastal city in which the brand was founded. For more information, visit www.sewingdownsouth.com or follow along on social @sewingdownsouth
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| 2022-08-23T13:39:33Z
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UN health agency chief declares monkeypox a global emergency
LONDON (AP) — The chief of the World Health Organization said the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that now qualifies as a global emergency, a declaration Saturday that could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease and worsen the scramble for scarce vaccines.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the decision to issue the declaration despite a lack of consensus among experts serving on the U.N. health agency’s emergency committee. It was the first time the chief of the U.N. health agency has taken such an action.
“We have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly through new modes of transmission about which we understand too little and which meets the criteria in the international health regulations,” Tedros said.
“I know this has not been an easy or straightforward process and that there are divergent views among the members” of the committee, he added.
A global emergency is WHO’s highest level of alert, but the designation does not necessarily mean a disease is particularly transmissible or lethal. WHO’s emergencies chief, Dr. Michael Ryan, said the director-general made the decision to put monkeypox in that category to endure the gobal community takes the current outbreaks seriously.
Although monkeypox has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades, it was not known to spark large outbreaks beyond the continent or to spread widely among people until May, when authorities detected dozens of epidemics in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response. WHO previously declared emergencies for public health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak, the Zika virus in Latin America in 2016 and the ongoing effort to eradicate polio.
The emergency declaration mostly serves as a plea to draw more global resources and attention to an outbreak. Past announcements had mixed impact, given that the U.N. health agency is largely powerless in getting countries to act.
Last month, WHO’s expert committee said the worldwide monkeypox outbreak did not yet amount to an international emergency, but the panel convened this week to reevaluate the situation.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 74 countries since about May. To date, monkeypox deaths have only been reported in Africa, where a more dangerous version of the virus is spreading, mainly in Nigeria and Congo.
In Africa, monkeypox mainly spreads to people from infected wild animals like rodents, in limited outbreaks that typically have not crossed borders. In Europe, North America and elsewhere, however, monkeypox is spreading among people with no links to animals or recent travel to Africa.
WHO’s top monkeypox expert, Dr. Rosamund Lewis, said this week that 99% of all the monkeypox cases beyond Africa were in men and that of those, 98% involved men who have sex with men. Experts suspect the monkeypox outbreaks in Europe and North America were spread via sex at two raves in Belgium and Spain.
“Although I am declaring a public health emergency of international concern for the moment, this is an outbreak that is concentrated among men who have sex with men, especially those with multiple sexual partners,” Tedros said. “That means that this is an outbreak that can be stopped with the right strategies in the right groups.”
Emergencies chief Ryan, explained what preceded the director-general’s decision.:
“(Tedros) found that the committee did not reach a consensus, despite having a very open, very useful, very considered debate on the issues, and that since he’s not going against the committee, what he’s recognizing is that there are deep complexities in this issue,” Ryan said. “There are uncertainties on all sides. And he’s reflecting that uncertainty and his determination of the event” to be a global emergency.
Before Saturday’s announcement, Michael Head, a senior research fellow in global health at Southampton University, said it was surprising WHO hadn’t already declared monkeypox a global emergency, explaining that the conditions were arguably met weeks ago.
Some experts had questioned whether such a declaration would help, arguing the disease isn’t severe enough to warrant the attention and that rich countries battling monkeypox already have the funds to do so; most people recover without needing medical attention, although the lesions may be painful.
“I think it would be better to be proactive and overreact to the problem instead of waiting to react when it’s too late,” Head said. He added that WHO’s emergency declaration could help donors like the World Bank make funds available to stop the outbreaks both in the West and in Africa, where animals are the likely natural reservoir of monkeypox.
In the U.S., some experts have speculated whether monkeypox might be on the verge of becoming an entrenched sexually transmitted disease in the country, like gonorrhea, herpes and HIV.
“The bottom line is we’ve seen a shift in the epidemiology of monkeypox where there’s now widespread, unexpected transmission,” said Dr. Albert Ko, a professor of public health and epidemiology at Yale University. “There are some genetic mutations in the virus that suggest why that may be happening, but we do need a globally-coordinated response to get it under control,” he said.
Ko called for testing to be immediately scaled up rapidly, saying that similar to the early days of COVID-19, that there were significant gaps in surveillance.
“The cases we are seeing are just the tip of the iceberg,” he said. “The window has probably closed for us to quickly stop the outbreaks in Europe and the U.S., but it’s not too late to stop monkeypox from causing huge damage to poorer countries without the resources to handle it.”
In the U.S., some experts have speculated that monkeypox might become entrenched there as the newest sexually transmitted disease, with officials estimating that 1.5 million men are at high risk of being infected.
Dr. Placide Mbala, a virologist who directs the global health department at Congo’s Institute of National Biomedical Research, said he hoped any global efforts to stop monkeypox would be equitable. Although countries including Britain, Canada, Germany and the U.S. have ordered millions of vaccine doses, none have gone to Africa.
“The solution needs to be global,” Mbala said, adding that any vaccines sent to Africa would be used to target those at highest risk, like hunters in rural areas.
“Vaccination in the West might help stop the outbreak there, but there will still be cases in Africa,” he said. “Unless the problem is solved here, the risk to the rest of the world will remain.”
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Critics of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law say it will damage LGBTQ students, parents and teachers
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Leyla Santiago and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN
Todd and Jeff Delmay know how to fight for the things they cherish most: the right to marry one another and the ability to grow their family.
Now the couple, who were one of the first same sex couples to be legally married in 2015 in Florida, face another challenge, in the form of HB 1557, or the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, signed into law Monday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Todd is running for Florida House District 100 and Jeff is the co-chair of Equality Florida, one of the organizations that sued this week in federal court to block the law’s implementation. The couple were plaintiffs in Equality Florida’s lawsuit to secure marriage equality in 2014 in Florida.
Dubbed by opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, it says that “classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.”
Supporters of the bill say it’s needed so parents can have more oversight over what their students are learning at school and believe LGBTQ-related topics should be left for families to discuss at home.
Opponents say it would negatively impact an already marginalized community. They point to data showing that LGBTQ youth reported lower rates of attempting suicide when they had access to LGBTQ-affirming spaces.
“It’s the life we imagine for ourselves — being able to grow up, marry and have a child — and we’ve been able to have that and we’re showing kids the example that you can have a life like that or any life that you choose,” Todd Delmay told CNN. “But we have to be willing to allow them to see that from the youngest ages, just like we allow them to imagine being a firefighter or a doctor.”
The Delmays aren’t the only ones with such concerns. Middle school teacher Meghan Mayer worries about the conversations she won’t be able to have with her students. CJ Walden, a high school senior, fears his peers will be forced “back into the closet,” And Kim Hilton, a professor, believes schools may travel back in time and LGBTQ educators will be far and few.
The bill is scheduled to take effect in July and comes as conservatives nationwide are pushing for and passing bills that critics say would further marginalize members of the LGBTQ community and limit support from their allies in the classroom.
On Thursday, two LGBTQ rights advocacy groups, students, parents and a teacher in Florida filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s new law, making it the first legal challenge in motion to block the bill’s implementation and enforcement.
The lawsuit calls the Parental Rights in Education bill an “unlawful attempt to stigmatize, silence and erase LGBTQ people in Florida’s public schools.”
Many unanswered questions
The Delmays live a life with their 12-year-old son Blake that’s no different than a lot of other families, they say. They get him ready for school, take him to birthday parties, make sure his homework is done.
“I think there’s a very specific idea that people have in their minds of what it means to be LGBTQ,” Todd said. “And when I think about our lifestyle … it’s pretty much like a lot of other parents.”
Blake just celebrated a birthday in the classroom with Jeff and Todd present. With the new bill, Jeff worries whether he and Todd will be allowed to participate in school events. He thinks their presence as a couple may create a “weird energy” for teachers and leave Blake’s peers with questions that educators won’t be able to fully answer.
“To me, those little moments that are so sweet and so normal and so part of our everyday lives … there’ll be a little anxiety around it unnecessarily,” Jeff said.
“We’ve been amongst children who know Blake and once they know that Blake has two dads and you kind of explain to them the situation, they’re fine with it,” he said. ” … They just know Blake has two dads and his dads love him and he has two loving parents and that’s it. That’s all they needed to know.”
‘When you deny one kid, you’re denying all kids’
If Kim Hilton had visible gay women in her childhood or a safe teacher in her school growing up, the professor told CNN she would have understood her sexuality at a much younger age and “without a doubt” not have married a man.
Hilton, who identifies as queer, grew up in a Catholic community; her children attended Catholic schools and she taught at a Catholic high school. She now teaches beginning level chemistry classes at Florida SouthWestern State College’s Collier Campus.
After her divorce, Hilton said six Catholic students at her children’s school, who identify as gay, reached out to her for support.
“They felt safe to come to me and talk to me about it,” she said. “But I was the only one and that made me sad and that’s why I’m getting very scared about this Florida bill, because we’re going to lower that population of visible LGBTQ educators,” she said.
“And I know that bill doesn’t say that but we all know, we can’t be that ignorant to that … it’s going to scare educators to try and hide their identity, or do the best they can to hide their identity and it’s going to be most damaging to those students,” she added. “I know it firsthand, because I saw it in the community I lived in.”
Through her TikTok videos, where Hilton is known as “Chemical Kim,” she said she’s been able to connect with young people around the world who have told her that they feel seen and validated through her presence.
Meghan Mayer, a middle school reading teacher in Sarasota, began her teaching career seven years ago. She said she works hard to let her students, particularly her LGBTQ+ students, know that she’s their ally.
“I’m straight. I’ve never gone through what my LGBTQ+ students have, but I know that they’re at a higher risk of bullying, they are higher risk for suicide, and I can never imagine what they’re going through,” she said. “The only thing that I can do is just try to be someone on this campus who they know that I’m going to support them and be in their corner.”
The contents of the bill are vague, Mayer said, making it difficult to have any discussions about experiences her students are having.
“During lockdown, we were heroes, right? Like it was ‘Praise the teachers, they’re amazing, look at what they can do,’ and now it’s like they have to make a bill to make sure that they’re (teachers) not talking about things that they’re probably not talking about anyways,” Mayer said.
“I just think that it’s an attack not only on teachers, especially teachers who are LGBTQ+, but it is attack on our kids,” she said. “And you know, when you deny one kid, you’re denying all kids.”
‘Condemning the LGBTQ+ community to death’
Amari White, 15, was surprised to see all the support from peers at her high school in Largo a few weeks ago as they showed up during the lunch break to protest the bill.
White, who identifies as transfeminine, said that while her mom is supportive of her, she felt more comfortable being open about her identity at school. Now, she feels she’ll avoid talking about it altogether.
Gender identity and sexual orientation are two different concepts, and the issue arises when people can’t understand the differences, White said.
“People think about it too much as like a sexual intimate feeling,” she said, “Rather than just understand that it’s just an attribute of a person … this person prefers boys over girls, this person uses she/her pronouns … I don’t think people can look at it that simple and they’re trying to erase it because they think it’s a lot more than just that.”
CJ Walden, a high school senior in Boca Raton, said that when he first heard about the bill he was “baffled.” So when the opportunity to testify in front of the Florida Senate knocked on his door, he was prepared.
Walden, who identifies as gay, said he came out officially in the eighth grade and was met with endless bullying and harassment. It has not wavered since, he said.
While Walden has a supportive family, he worries for his peers who may choose to “step back in the closet if they are wanting to continue to hide who they area,” he said.
“This bill is condemning the LGBTQ+ community to death,” Walden said. “If you’re telling a child that is gay or whatever sexuality, that they’re going to hell, or that they need to be quiet and not share with the class, that’s just going to cause so much inner trauma and conflict and if they don’t have a support system to turn to … what do you think is going to happen with this child?”
“They’re either going to pretend to be someone that they’re not or they’re going to go through depression and anxiety and even possible self-harm and suicide attempts,” he said.
It’s estimated that at least one LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24 attempts suicide every 45 seconds in the United States, according to The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention and crisis intervention group for LGBTQ youth.
“I don’t know that the fight will completely be won by the end of our lives,” Todd Delmay said. “The inspiration that the next generation is giving us that our son and other youth that will take on that fight … if we show them how it’s done and that you never give up, I think they’ll make it.”
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Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims to testify in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Parents of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde will appear before a House committee next week in an effort to bring home the devastation of America’s gun violence epidemic.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., the chairwoman of the Oversight Committee, said Friday the hearing will examine the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.
“It is my hope that all my colleagues will listen with an open heart as gun violence survivors and loved ones recount one of the darkest days of their lives,” Maloney said in a statement. “This hearing is ultimately about saving lives, and I hope it will galvanize my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass legislation to do just that.”
The panel for Wednesday’s hearing will include testimony from the mother of a 20-year-old man who was shot in a racist mass shooting last month in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, as well as the parents of a 10-year-old girl shot and killed in her elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, 12 days later.
The panel will also hear from Miah Cerrillo, a fourth-grader who covered herself in her dead classmate’s blood and played dead to survive the shooting rampage in Uvalde. The committee said the testimonies will take place either in person or virtually.
The announcement of the hearing comes days after the Oversight Committee launched an investigation into five leading manufacturers of the semi-automatic weapons used in both recent shootings. The committee, controlled by a Democratic majority, is no stranger to examining gun violence in America. But the recent spate of killings has reached a boiling point on Capitol Hill and around the country.
It also comes a day after President Joe Biden issued his strongest appeal yet for Congress to take action on guns as bipartisan talks are intensifying among a core group of senators.
The private discussions in the Senate, which is split 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans, are not expected to produce the kinds of sweeping reforms being considered by the Democratic-led House — which has approved expansive background checks legislation and will next turn to an assault weapons ban.
A House package debated Thursday — and approved by a committee, 25-19 — is less sweeping but includes a provision raising the required age for buying semi-automatic firearms to 21. It still faces slim chances in the Senate.
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NANJING, China, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 15, 2022, Simcere Pharmaceutical (2096.HK), an innovation and R&D driven pharmaceutical company in China held its first R&D day for international investors, during which the executive leaders revealed Simere's R&D strategy, and gave an update on Simcere's pipeline to the global investment community.
Mr. REN Jinsheng, Chairman and CEO, Dr. TANG Renhong, Executive Vice President, Dr. Bijoyesh Mookerjee, Chief Medical Officer, Oncology, Mr. ZHOU Gaobo, Chief Investment Officer, Dr. Kevin Oliver, Senior Vice President, Dr. Danny Chen, Senior Vice President, Mr. Andrew Zhu, Senior Vice President, and Mr. BAO Jun, Board Secretary attended the meeting as speakers.
Highlights:
- First-in-class (FIC) novel myelo-protective drug Trilaciclib is expected to be launched in China in 2022. Targeting large Chinese patient population receiving chemotherapy, the product has the potential for delivering significant patient impact and commercial success.
- As a breakthrough product in China's stroke market, Sanbexin® achieved significant growth and contributed to the overall annual CNS business revenue of RMB 1.5 billion, highlighting Simcere's strong commercial capabilities. Rapid clinical development of Sanbexin sublingual tablets for sequential stroke treatment and other investigational new drugs is forming a multi-mechanism, full-course therapeutic approach to stroke which will further secure Simcere's leadership in this area.
- Proprietary oral SARS-CoV-2-3CL inhibitor co-developed by Simcere and the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the first locally manufactured oral 3CL inhibitor approved for clinical trial in China. The first subject was enrolled in early April.
- Simcere's R&D pipeline consists of nearly 60 projects, with 20 projects in clinical stage, involving 17 potential innovative drugs.
- The company is seeking global expansion by actively exploring oversea licensing opportunities and planning for global multiple center clinical trials. The company is also actively hiring executive leaders with global experience and expanding its talent pool.
01 Successful transformation towards innovation that emphasizes on "effectiveness"
On the journey to build an innovation and R&D-driven pharmaceutical company, Simcere emphasizes "clinical differentiation and effectiveness". Simcere has marketed five innovative drugs in China and in 2021, the share of innovative products in total revenue reached 62.4%. Annual R&D investment was RMB 1.417 billion, accounting for 28.3% of total revenue.
Currently the company has an R&D pipeline of nearly 60 innovative projects. The two-pronged approach of Simcere's R&D, combining independent research with cooperative development, focuses on oncology, CNS and autoimmune diseases, with an eye on additional disease areas that may have significant clinical needs in the future.
Simcere's independent R&D technology platform has deployed multiple cutting-edge technology including immuno-oncology bispecific antibodies, multi-specific T cell engager, synthetic lethality molecules, AI drugs, Treg-Biased Fusion Proteins, and autoimmune antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) etc. 6 projects independently developed by Simcere were presented at AACR annual meeting 2022, including two oral presentations. 10 new INDs are expected to be filed in China or in the United States, more than half of which are driven by in-house development.
In response to the major challenges of human health posed by COVID-19, Simcere is co-developing an oral anti-SARS-CoV-2 virus agent SIM0417 in collaboration with SIMM of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is the first proprietary anti-COVID 19 oral 3CL inhibitor developed locally in China that has been approved for clinical trial. The Phase I clinical study of the project has started subject enrollment in Qianfoshan Hospital of Shandong Province. According to the clinical plan, the Phase I clinical study will complete the dosing of all subjects by the end of May.
SIM0417 is highly selective and potent small molecule inhibitor of 3CL, a key enzyme in the replication and life cycle of coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2. Preclinical studies have demonstrated good antiviral activity and safety. Due to the 3CL protease's highly conserved nature, SIM0417 has a strong inhibitory effect on a variety of SARS-CoV-2 variants including wild type virus, Delta variant, and Omicron variant.
In face of the Omicron infection which is far more contagious but is less severe than the infection caused by wild type or Delta strains, Simcere is creatively designing Ph2/3 clinical study for wider target populations in a differentiated strategy compared with other products or investigational drugs on the similar target.
02 Oncology: Trilaciclib rapidly progressing towards market approval at "Simcere speed"
Simcere's oncology R&D strategy is to focus on highest unmet clinical needs, explore opportunities of first and best in class medicines, and deliver new assets and combinations. The company's oncology pipeline covers lung cancer, breast cancer, digestive tract tumors, gynecological tumors, glioma etc., with novel MOAs and differentiated development strategies, such as IO checkpoint inhibitor that can be administered subcutaneously (Envafolimab), short-acting CDK4/6 cell cycle inhibitor (Trilaciclib), monoclonal antibody acting on IO novel target TNFR2 (SIM0235), and blood-brain barrier permeable BIC oral SERD compound (SIM0270).
Trilaciclib (COSELA) jointly developed by Simcere and G1 Therapeutics has initiated phase III clinical trials in China for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), colorectal cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer. The registration study of ES-SCLC has reached the primary end point, which further validates the safety and myelo-protective efficacy of trilaciclib, on granulocytes, platelets and red blood cell lines in the Chinese population.
The NDA for the first indication (small cell lung cancer) submitted in China has been included in priority review by the CDE. It is expected to be approved in the latter half of 2022. Simcere spent only 10 months from IND to NDA submission in China, demonstrating high efficiency in clinical development. Targeting large Chinese patient population receiving chemotherapy, the product has the potential for delivering significant patient impact and commercial success.
The submission was additionally supported by Real Word Study evidence in Hainan where Chinese patients can receive drugs approved by FDA or EMA prior to approval in China. 30 patients were enrolled from June to November in 2021 and data analyzed will be complete in 2022.
03 CNS: Multi-mechanism approach to secure leadership in stroke, with Sanbexin® as core product
Stroke, a disease causing 3.3 million new cases in China annually, is the major CNS illness with huge clinical needs. Simcere has been deeply involved in the field of stroke treatment for decades. Sanbexin® independently developed by Simcere is the only new stroke drug approved for market in the world since 2015. The product achieved market excellence and has helped over 600,000 Chinese patients within its first year of launch.
Positive results from the pivotal Phase III study (TASTE study) of Sanbexin® for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) were published in the journal STROKE in 2021. Subject enrollment in phase IV study (TASTE II study) of Sanbexin® combined with vascular recanalization therapy began in March 2022. Clinical exploration of Sanbexin® in hemorrhagic stroke is expected to be launched in June.
Phase III registration study of Sanbexin sublingual tablet has nearly completed all subject enrollment, with topline clinical data expected within 2022. The sequential treatment of Sanbexin oral plus injection dosage form will likely cover the entire course of ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, and enable patients to receive timely and complete treatment.
Furthermore, Simcere will secure its leadership in stroke in China by forming a combination of multiple mechanism assets, including SIM0307, an AQP 4 inhibitor for brain edema at Phase I clinical trials in China, and the regional licensing of AVLX-144, an innovative drug for acute ischemic stroke targeting the postsynaptic scaffold protein PSD-95.
In addition, Simcere entered Alzheimer's disease (AD) field through partnering with Vivoryon. The oral small molecule SIM0408 can inhibit the production of neurotoxic N3pE amyloid, which plays a role in the pathology of early stages of AD. It has received IND approval in China and may bring more effective medication to millions of Chinese suffering from the cureless disease.
04 Go global, reach new height
The preliminary success of Simcere's transformation towards innovation is followed by further efforts of globalization in terms of project licensing, investment, R&D, and talents.
The BD team of Simcere is geographically established in China, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, etc., with high credibility, diversified backgrounds and deep reputation in the industry.
Aiming at becoming 'Partner of Choice', Simcere values its existing 35+ alliances and LP positions globally. Since 2021, more than 8 licensing partnerships were made globally to introduce innovative assets. Simcere also strategically participated in a number of overseas life science investment funds, and is thereby closely associated with the world's most active innovation communities.
Multiple in-licensed products have achieved impressively fast progress in clinical study in China soon after the deals were made, including Trilaciclib, a short-acting CDK4/6 inhibitor, SIM0307 a molecule with Nobel winning mechanism to address cerebral edema, and SIM0408 a novel Alzhermer's disease therapy etc. In 2022, the newly achieved deal on a highly selective JAK 1 inhibitor is expected to bring another blockbuster for autoimmune diseases. Simcere is also exploring out-licensing opportunities and is expected to realize oversea authorization of a self-developed product within this year.
In terms of R&D internationalization, Simcere has established 4 innovation centers in China and the United States to explore the global development mode of innovative drugs. The TNFR2 antibody developed by Simcere has received IND approval in both China and the United States. The anti-COVID 19 oral 3CL inhibitor is also expected to start clinical trials overseas soon. In 2022, 3 new INDs of in house developed projects may be submitted in the United States.
Simcere also is building a team of leading talents with global perspective and backgrounds. Among the speakers at the R&D day, Mr. Zhou Gaobo, Chief Investment Officer, Dr. Bijoyesh Mookerjee, Chief Scientific Officer of Oncology, Dr. Danny Chen, Senior Vice President and Mr. Andrew Zhu, Senior Vice President who recently joined Simcere all hold decades of academic/professional experience in large multinational companies. They will bring great help to Simcere's innovation and globalization. Meanwhile, Simcere's X plan launched by the State Key Laboratory, targets 10 important life sciences fields and is further attracting outstanding talents and R&D projects from major universities and research institutes around the world.
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Sony Electronics' New Gaming Line Offers an Immersive Experience to Help Lead Gamers to Victory
SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced INZONE™ a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers that sharpens the senses and enhances gaming ability. INZONE monitors feature incredible, high-resolution and high-dynamic range picture, while INZONE headsets include superior sound and 360 Spatial Sound for gaming1 2. This new brand embraces Sony's expertise as a pioneer in audio-visual technology, delivering features that will immerse gamers into the action with total focus. Designed for extraordinary experiences, INZONE offers a path to dive into an immersive zone, leading to a victorious ending.
"The market has been expanding with a higher interest in gaming with the spread of esports tournaments and the advancement of gaming entertainment. With Sony's strong history of high-end audio and visual technology products, we believe this new line will offer even more options for those looking to upgrade their current gaming systems. We are committed to contributing to the growth of gaming culture by providing PC and PlayStation® gamers with a wider range of options to enrich lives through gaming. Also, Sony is proud to have a sponsorship with leading global esports leagues, Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2022 and 2023, PGL DOTA2 Arlington Major 2022 and the VALORANT Champions Tour with our wish for further advancement of gaming culture." said Yukihiro Kitajima, Head of Game Business and Marketing Office, Sony Corporation.
The all new INZONE M9 gaming monitor with HDR offers 4K resolution3 and high-contrast with Full Array Local Dimming for gamers looking for a high-contrast experience when playing games with deep blacks and brightness. Gamers can also look forward to a 144Hz refresh rate, IPS and 1ms GtG (Gray to Gray) response time for quick reactions. Additionally, the INZONE M3 gaming monitor provides a high refresh rate of 240Hz with 1ms GtG (Gray to Gray) and variable refresh rate technologies, allowing gamers to accurately capture movements of rivals in shooter games.
The unique, low depth tripod on both the INZONE M9 and INZONE M3 monitor stands provide total gaming comfort while optimizing desk space for peripherals. With a small monitor footprint, players can easily position an angled keyboard and large gaming mouse pad around or under the display. Additionally, INZONE M9 and INZONE M3 offer adjustable height and tilt, a selection of rear lighting colors and cable management for a clean desktop4.
Featuring Auto KVM Switch (Auto USB Hub Switch), users can control up to two PCs from a single keyboard, mouse and headset connected to the monitor. With FPS Game Picture Mode, brightness and contrast are optimized to view opponents clearly. Additionally, the Black Equalizer feature allows for uncovering details even in shadows.
The new line will feature two new wireless headsets, the INZONE H9 with up to 32 hours of battery life5 and INZONE H7 with up to 40 hours of battery life6, along with a wired headset, the INZONE H3. All three models are equipped with a flexible flip-up boom microphone with mute function, allowing users to communicate effortlessly in-game with squad members.
Sony's 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming activated by the INZONE Hub PC software reproduces spatial sound out of multi-channel audio signals as the game creators intended1 2 . This accurate sound reproduction boosts spatial awareness, enabling the player to precisely hear footsteps and movements. Additionally, with the smartphone app "360 Spatial Sound Personalizer," headset users can get the spatial sound optimized to their ear shape for truly personalized gameplay7.
Developed from Sony's expertise in headphone technology, the diaphragms of the INZONE H9 and INZONE H7 both have a unique shape that allow the headphones to reproduce extremely high frequency sounds with high compliance, as well as authentic low frequencies for an immersive gaming experience.
Ducts on the housing of the INZONE H9, INZONE H7 and INZONE H3 control and optimize low-frequency sound reproduction for powerful bass that makes deep sounds seem incredibly real.
The wide, soft headband cushion spreads the weight evenly across the player's head for long-term wearing comfort. The earpads are shaped to minimize pressure on the player's ears by optimizing contact with the side of their head.
From noisy heaters and PC fans, to loud construction work outside, INZONE H9 has multiple noise-canceling microphones that keep out any performance disturbing noise. To further the gaming experience, Sony has incorporated the same Dual Noise Sensor Technology used in the Industry-Leading 1000X series headphones for invincible gaming. Users will never miss important ambient sounds such as a phone call, the doorbell ringing or a partner speaking while playing games with Ambient Sound Mode.
The INZONE M9 monitor provides Auto HDR Tone Mapping8, which works with PlayStation®5 consoles to automatically recognize the monitor during initial setup and optimizes HDR settings. Additionally, the monitor will automatically switch to Cinema Mode when watching movies on PlayStation®5 and Game Mode when playing games. INZONE H9 and INZONE H7 include on-screen indication, so players can easily adjust settings on their headset and see the settings reflected on the screen in the PlayStation®5 Control Center, along with gaming and chat balance, allowing players to change the volume balance between game audio and voice chat from the headset. It also comes packed with features including the ability to work with Tempest 3D Audio Tech, which allows players to enjoy the immersive sounds when gaming with greater spatial expression.
Sony's INZONE Hub PC software was created to control INZONE monitors and headsets, allowing users to personalize experiences by customizing a wide range of operations, including a variety of sound and picture settings.
The headset's packaging material of Sony's products is plastic-free (excluding coating and adhesive materials) and uses only recycled materials and non-woven cellulose, reflecting Sony's commitment to keeping the environmental in mind with its products.
- INZONE M9 boasts 4K resolution and high contrast by Full Array Local Dimming with DisplayHDR™ 600 certification and more than 95% coverage of DCI-P3 color space, providing great highlights and deep blacks as well as accurate color reproduction.
- Up to a 144Hz refresh rate, IPS, 1ms GtG (Gray to Gray) response time with variable refresh rate technology such as NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible9 and VRR in HDMI 2.1 standard10.
- Up to 240Hz refresh rate, IPS, 1ms GtG (Gray to Gray) response time with variable refresh rate technology such as NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible, and VRR in HDMI 2.1 standard.11
- Featuring DisplayHDR 400 certification RGB99% coverage color space and 1.07 billion color support, providing a vibrant gaming experience with rich colors.
- INZONE H9: Wireless Noise-Canceling Gaming Headset: Precise target detection with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and advanced technology optimizes acoustics, Game for hours with comfortable headband and earpads, Noise Cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode and up to 32 hours of battery life5 and a 10-minute quick charge offers up to an hour game time.
- INZONE H7: Wireless Gaming Headset: Precise target detection with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and advanced technology optimizes acoustics, Game for hours with comfortable headband and earpads, and up to 40 hours of battery life6 and a 10-minute quick charge offers up to an hour game time.
- INZONE H3: Wired Gaming Headset: Precise target detection with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and advanced technology optimizes acoustics, game for hours with comfortable headband and earpads6.
- INZONE M9: Suggested MSRP $899.99 (Available Summer 2022 at Sony.com and other authorized retailers)
- INZONE M3: Suggested MSRP $529.99 (Available within 2022 at Sony.com and other authorized retailers)
For more information, please visit: https://electronics.sony.com/inzone-gaming-gear
- INZONE H9: Suggested MSRP $299.99 (Available for pre-order at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony.com)
- INZONE H7: Suggested MSRP $229.99 (Available for pre-order at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony.com)
- INZONE H3: Suggested MSRP $99.99 (Available for pre-order at Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony.com)
For more information, please visit: https://electronics.sony.com/inzone-gaming-gear
- INZONE M9: Suggested MSRP $1199.99 (Available Summer 2022)
- INZONE M3: Suggested MSRP $649.99 (Available within 2022)
For more information, please visit: https://www.sony.ca/en/electronics/inzone-gaming-gear
- INZONE H9: Suggested MSRP $399.99 (Please find a retailer at Sony.ca to pre-order)
- INZONE H7: Suggested MSRP $299.99 (Please find a retailer at Sony.ca to pre-order)
- INZONE H3: Suggested MSRP $129.99 (Please find a retailer at Sony.ca to pre-order)
For more information, please visit: https://www.sony.ca/en/electronics/inzone-gaming-gear
For gaming enthusiasts looking to see the products in action, look out for upcoming Sony gaming events. More exciting details will be announced soon.
Rick Thiher, General Manager of Evo - Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2022 and 2023
"To make this announcement as part of the global launch of INZONE is another example of the momentum that is building for Evo 2022. We're delighted to debut new technology for our attendees to experience fighting games with. Partners like INZONE from Sony support our mission of crafting great experiences for our players and fans."
Silviu Stroie, CEO PGL - PGL DOTA2 Arlington Major 2022
"It is an honor for PGL to have a partner like Sony, and we are very excited about INZONE. The last DOTA 2 Major of the season, PGL Arlington Major 2022, will be a pivotal moment for the scene, and we believe that it is the perfect moment for INZONE to break the ice in one of the most competitive tournaments of the year."
Whalen Rozelle, COO of Riot Games Esports - VALORANT Champions Tour
"We are excited to have Sony's audio technology level up the experience at our global VALORANT Esports events. Communication is a critical aspect of VALORANT and this partnership will enable us to bring our viewing audiences deeper into the most exciting moments of our biggest matches. Sony's commitment to innovation will further elevate VALORANT as a leading global esport."
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
1 Device equipped with a USB-A port and Windows 10 (64 bit) or later are required for 360 Spatial Sound experience on the headset.
2 Windows 10 (64 bit) or later and internet connection are required for the PC software INZONE Hub. To experience 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, feature must be turned on while using the INZONE Hub PC software.
3 4K: 3,840 x 2,160 pixels.
4 Rear lighting only for INZONE M9
5 Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Up to 32 hours battery life with Noise Canceling mode OFF.
6 When Bluetooth is off. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage.
7 Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
8 To activate Auto HDR Tone Mapping, must enable feature when pairing TV and PS5 for the first time; or will need to disconnect TV and PS5, perform factory reset and enable the feature during initial setup.
9 PC must have NVIDIA graphics card that is G-SYNC enabled.
10 Game supporting VRR required.
11 Planning to be certified.
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstone Companies, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is pleased to announce the launch of the brokerage firm's new regional office in Salt Lake City, Utah. The new office is led by investment sales advisor, William Moss, who has extensive experience in commercial banking and real estate investment. In his new role, Moss will use his knowledge and experience to advise clients in numerous disposition strategies and establish long lasting client relationships.
Moss joins Capstone after working as a vice president and business banking officer of Hillcrest Bank. His role focused on providing a full range of business banking services, such as commercial loans and business deposit products. Prior to joining Hillcrest, Moss was a manager of portfolio management at Member Business Lending.
Moss is a Salt Lake City native who attended the College of Idaho for his undergrad. While obtaining his bachelor's degree in International Political Economy, he competed for their alpine ski racing team. He later received his MBA in Real Estate Investment from DePaul University in Chicago. In his free time, Moss enjoys being out on the course playing golf or skiing when the season is right. He is always training for the next adventure, which has recently been half marathons.
Capstone's latest expansion into Salt Lake City bolsters the firm's already solid presence in the western United States and leverages the firm's consistent focus on rapid growth and expansion in the multi-housing industry. In his role, Moss will work closely with firm's offices in Denver and Colorado Springs to serve clients and strengthen Capstone's market coverage in some of the region's major markets.
Established in 2008, Capstone Companies has consistently maintained its exclusive focus on multi-housing brokerage, and the rapid growth and expansion of its service lines in the commercial real estate industry. Since its inception, the firm has become the largest privately owned multi-family brokerage nationwide, ranked top 10 nationally in multi-family sales volume, and completed transactions in 35 states, with over 90,000 units sold. Capstone provides brokerage and advisory services for clients across the private, public, institutional, and non-profit sectors with expertise in various types of multi-housing, including conventional apartments, student housing, affordable housing, manufactured housing, multi-housing development sites, and capital placement. In addition to Charlotte and Salt Lake City, the firm also has offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Indianapolis, Raleigh, Jacksonville, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Columbus, Nashville, Orlando, Tampa, and Richmond.
Capstone is the #1 privately owned multi-family brokerage firm nationwide. Our goal is to is to help generate, maintain, and increase the value and profitability of our clients' multi-family investment properties. To do so, we provide comprehensive multi-family advisory services in asset acquisition and development, strategic ownership decisions, market insight and positioning, property value analysis, and disposition brokerage to support our clients in every stage of ownership. This comprehensive multi-family-focused service offering paired with our relentless drive to win on behalf of our clients is what sets us apart from pedestrian brokerage firms. Capstone simply put: Expertise. Experience. Extra-Mile.
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HOUSTON, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform, today announced that Mark Walker, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Direct Digital Holdings, will participate in the Loop Capital Markets 2022 Investor Conference on June 2, 2022 to be held at The Westin New York in Times Square.
For more information, or to schedule a meeting with management, please reach out to your Loop Capital Markets representative.
Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) brings state-of-the-art supply- and demand-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. The holding group's supply-side platform Colossus SSP offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties. Its operating companies Huddled Masses and Orange142 deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare and travel to financial services. Direct Digital Holdings' buy-side solutions manages over 200 clients daily, and the sell-side solution serves over 80,000 advertisers generating over 70+ billion impressions per month across display, CTV, in-app, and other media channels.
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STARBURST® Invites Fans to Win Stylish Inflated Essentials to Elevate the Office, Wherever That May Be
NEWARK, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone's workday can get monotonous, but STARBURST® believes summer is the time to have fun no matter where the office is. Whether working outside of the home, from an at-home workstation or adopting a hybrid schedule, STARBURST – in celebration of its new STARBURST Airs Gummies – is giving fans the chance to win a limited-edition "Work from AnywAIRS" essentials kit, complete with everything needed to inflate some flavor, fun and childlike wonder into the "9-to-5."
Between now and August 12, fans can visit starburst.com/WFA to enter for a chance to win an exclusive "Work From AnywAIRS" essentials kit, complete with the following inflated necessities: STARBURST Airs Gummies, a FUNBOY Rainbow Chaise Lounger, FUNBOY electric air pump, collapsible water bottle and work notebook.
"While people have acclimated to a multitude of different work environments over the last two years, we know that repetitive routines can set in wherever you are – even during the beautiful summer months," said Justin Hollyn-Taub, Senior Director, Mars Wrigley. "To help combat the mundane, we're excited to give fans the chance to win a kit that pairs our inflated-with-flavor gummies with other inflated summer essentials to help add some levity to the workday. STARBURST prides itself on being able to infuse moments of childlike wonder into the world around us, and our STARBURST Airs Gummies do just that – thanks to their soft and squishy texture."
Putting its "Work from AnywAIRS" mantra into practice, STARBURST will also be popping up poolside in New York City with a "SummAIRS Workday" event on Wednesday, August 3, giving local fans a chance to ditch their typical office set-ups and work from an inflated rooftop oasis. People can sign up for a designated timeslot here to enjoy a change of scenery and an afternoon of inflated workday fun, complete with FUNBOY inflatables, craft coffee drinks, light bites, focus-centric beats and, of course, STARBURST Airs Gummies as an afternoon treat.
STARBURST Airs are the first-of-its-kind aerated gummi candy that features a unique, inflated and squishy texture, with all of the iconic juicy flavor of original STARBURST. STARBURST Airs are available in Original flavors, including strawberry, lemon, orange and cherry, and Sour Tropical, which includes sour kiwi, strawberry, pineapple, passion fruit and mango. These soft and airy gummies are available in 4.3oz PEG bags at retailers nationwide now.
For more information about the STARBURST "Work From AnywAIRS" kits and to view the full giveaway rules, visit starburst.com/wfa. For more information about STARBURST Airs and to keep up with the latest news, visit STARBUST on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED
Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a global, family-owned business, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving to make a positive impact on the world.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of quality confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 140,000+ dedicated Associates. With almost $45 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including Ben's Original™, CESAR®, Cocoavia®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, KIND®, M&M's®, SNICKERS®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and WHISKAS®. We are creating a better world for pets through our global network of pet hospitals and diagnostic services – including AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™ – using cutting edge technology to develop breakthrough programs in genetic health screening and DNA testing.
For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Putin may soon officially declare war on Ukraine, US and Western officials say
By Natasha Bertrand, Katie Bo Lillis, Jennifer Hansler, Alex Marquardt and Brad Lendon, CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine as soon as May 9, a move that would enable the full mobilization of Russia’s reserve forces as invasion efforts continue to falter, US and Western officials believe.
May 9, known as “Victory Day” inside of Russia, commemorates the country’s defeat of the Nazis in 1945. Western officials have long believed that Putin would leverage the symbolic significance and propaganda value of that day to announce either a military achievement in Ukraine, a major escalation of hostilities — or both.
Officials have begun to hone in on one scenario, which is that Putin formally declares war on Ukraine on May 9. To date, Putin has insisted on referring to the brutal monthslong conflict as a “special military operation,” effectively banning words such as invasion and war.
“I think he will try to move from his ‘special operation,'” British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told LBC Radio last week. “He’s been rolling the pitch, laying the ground for being able to say ‘look, this is now a war against Nazis, and what I need is more people. I need more Russian cannon fodder.'”
Throughout the conflict Putin has continuously framed his invasion of Ukraine — a country with a Jewish president — as a campaign of supposed “denazification,” a description dismissed by historians and political observers alike.
Wallace added that he “would not be surprised, and I don’t have any information about this, that he is probably going to declare on this May Day that ‘we are now at war with the world’s Nazis and we need to mass mobilize the Russian people.'”
A formal declaration of war on May 9 could potentially bolster public support for the invasion. It would also, under Russian law, allow Putin to mobilize reserve forces and draft conscripts, which officials say Russia desperately needs amid a growing manpower shortage. Western and Ukrainian officials have estimated that at least 10,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the war since Russia invaded just over two months ago.
Russian battlefield effort ‘anemic’
Following a series of military and logistical setbacks, Moscow has concentrated efforts on the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, which has been on the frontline of the Russia-Ukraine conflict since 2014.
But the US official on Monday described the Russian war effort there as “anemic.”
“They’ll move in and then declare victory, and then withdraw their troops, only to let the Ukrainians take it back,” the official told reporters at a Pentagon briefing.
The official said problems that have plagued the Russian military since their initial surge have not been fixed.
“They’re still suffering from poor command-and-control, low morale in many units, less-than-ideal logistics,” the official said.
Russian forces were also keen to avoid risks that could lead to further casualties to their already depleted forces, the official said, describing the ground war in the area as “very cautious, very tepid.”
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces were making significant progress in pushing the Russians back around Kharkiv, at the northwestern tip of the Donbas region, the official said.
“An incredible effort there that, again, hasn’t gotten a lot of headlines and hasn’t gotten a lot of attention, but it’s just another piece of the stiff Ukrainian resistance that they continue to demonstrate,” the official said.
Putin’s other May 9 options
With less than a week to go before the May 9 Victory Day, Moscow may look at places other than Donbas to make a statement.
Other options include annexing the breakaway territories of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, making a major push for Odesa in the south, or declaring full control over the southern port city of Mariupol.
The US has “highly credible” intelligence reports that Russia will try to annex Luhansk and Donetsk “some time in mid-May,” the US Ambassador to OSCE Michael Carpenter said on Monday. There are also indications that Russia could be planning to declare and annex a “people’s republic” in the southeastern city of Kherson.
US State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Monday there is “good reason to believe that the Russians will do everything they can to use” May 9 for propaganda purposes.
“We’ve seen the Russians really double down on their propaganda efforts, probably, almost certainly, as a means to distract from their tactical and strategic failures on the battlefield in Ukraine,” Price said at a State Department briefing.
Price added that it “would be a great irony if Moscow used the occasion of ‘Victory Day’ to declare war, which in itself would allow them to surge conscripts in a way they’re not able to do now, in a way that would be tantamount to revealing to the world that their war effort is failing, that they are floundering in their military campaign and military objectives.”
“I’m quite confident that we’ll be hearing more from Moscow in the lead up to May 9,” Price added. “I’m quite confident that you will be hearing more from the United States, from our partners, including our NATO partners, in the lead up to May 9 as well.”
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Marijuana use linked to higher risk of emergencies, study says
Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:09 AM CDT|Updated: 59 minutes ago
(CNN) - New research shines a light on the potential dangers of smoking marijuana.
The use of recreational marijuana appears to be linked to an increased risk of hospitalization, according to a study from the University of Toronto.
Researchers say people who smoke marijuana are 22% more likely to go to the emergency room or need some sort of medical attention.
The findings published Monday in the BMJ Open Respiratory Research are based on health records for more than 30,000 residents of Canada during a six-year span.
The study says marijuana smokers often have higher toxins in their blood and urine compared to those who do not partake.
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Latest advancement connects individual fixtures to the Toggled iQ Network Lighting Control system, giving users pinpoint control while delivering added energy savings
TROY, Mich., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toggled®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR) focused on intelligent building management solutions, today announced the new Toggled iQ Fixture Controller. The device gives users control over individual light fixtures for a better lighting experience, while connecting them with the Toggled iQ network lighting control system, delivering energy savings and additional system efficiencies. Toggled will be exhibiting the Fixture Controller as part of its next generation Toggled iQ connected building platform at LightFair 2022 in Las Vegas, June 19-23.
Further building on the capabilities of Toggled's iQ technology portfolio, the Fixture Controller provides a dimming and color control interface between existing 0-10V dimmable fixtures and the Toggled iQ network lighting control platform. When paired with other Toggled iQ offerings such as sensors, switches, and the free Toggled iQ app, the Fixture Controller can enable daylight harvesting, occupancy/vacancy based control, or schedule-based control, as well as customized lighting scenes all from an individual fixture within the connected network.
"Businesses are under pressure to reduce energy consumption to meet their sustainability goals and to keep costs down. Implementing smart building solutions can play a pivotal role in both these areas," said Daniel Hollenkamp Jr., chief operating officer, Toggled. "Our new Fixture Controller represents the next step in offering customers the most innovative and user-friendly connected building solutions that meet all of their lighting and energy efficiency needs."
"Businesses and building operators have to master the delicate balance between building controls that generate energy and cost savings, with the satisfaction of their customers and employees. Toggled's new advancement means our business customers no longer have to walk this line - they can enable individual control of lighting devices while simultaneously driving down energy consumption and costs through the connected building system," said Sawyer Allen, chief executive officer, Mid-Atlantic Energy Solutions, a Toggled reseller. "We're looking forward to this next advancement in the Toggled iQ platform portfolio."
Key Benefits of Toggled iQ Fixture Controller:
- Dimming/color control: Two 0-10V outputs provide dimming and CCT control for individual fixtures.
- Allows for integrated and independent installation: Consistent with all Toggled iQ products, the Fixture Controller can be installed as a stand-alone device or as part of a larger portfolio of network-controlled devices.
- Offers multiple control methods including daylight harvesting, color control, scheduling, and app control features.
- Simple installation and set-up: Threaded adapter allows for installation in standard ½" knockouts while the device can easily be set up for connection through the free Toggled iQ app.
Founded in 2007, Toggled has evolved from a leading LED lighting provider to an innovator in sustainable building technologies that enable organizations to customize and control their building operating systems in real-time.
With more than 150 patents, Toggled is the only software-focused company to deliver end-to-end networked lighting and building control solutions, ensuring consistent product quality and customer satisfaction. Because the system is wireless, users don't have to tear up the office space during installation. Toggled iQ can also integrate into existing BAS systems, which provides additional flexibility when considering system architecture.
Toggled will be located at booth #1415 at LightFair. To schedule a demo or meeting at the event between June 19 and 23, email rschmitz@altair.com.
In addition to the new Toggled iQ Fixture Controller, Toggled will also be spotlighting its full building solutions portfolio at LightFair, including:
- Toggled iQ Plug Load Controller
- Toggled iQ Area Lighting Controller
- Toggled iQ LED tubes
- Toggled iQ Sensor
- Toggled iQ Downlights
- Toggled iQ Switch
- Toggled iQ Gateway
About Toggled
Toggled and Toggled iQ are registered trademark brands of Ilumisys, Inc. (dba Toggled), a wholly owned subsidiary of Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR). Toggled iQ is a networked lighting and building control system that leverages the Internet of Things, enabling customers to create unique and scalable solutions across many use cases including, lighting control, HVAC, remote sensor monitoring, and intelligent building control. To learn more, visit https://toggled.com.
About Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI). Altair enables organizations across broad industry segments to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com.
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| 2022-06-20T11:59:35Z
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Early on in “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise hops on his sleek motorcycle, wearing Aviator sunglasses and a leather jacket with patches, and speeds into a time machine. No, that’s not right. It’s actually us who take a trip back.
More than 30 years after Cruise smirked his way to the cocky heights of the ‘80s as the maverick Navy pilot codenamed Maverick, he effortlessly picks up the character in a new chapter of “Top Gun” that is an absolutely, thoroughly enjoyable ride — a textbook example of how to make a sequel.
“Top Gun: Maverick” satisfies with one foot in the past by hitting all the touchstones of the first film — fast motorcycles, the song “Danger Zone,” military fetishisms, humorless Navy bosses, shirtless bonding sports, “the hard deck,” bar singalongs and buzzing the tower — and yet stands on its own. It’s not weighed down by its past like the last “Ghostbusters” sequel, but rather soars by using the second to answer and echo issues with the first.
Cruise is, of course, back, reprising his rebel test pilot now based in a forgotten corner of the Mojave Desert, a mere captain when he should be a general because he keeps bucking authority. The years have not calmed Maverick from his impulsive, hot-headed style. Pilots do, he argues; they don’t ruminate. “You think up there, you’re dead,” he states. This is Cruise at his most Cruise-iest, coiled, sure and arrogant, teeth gleaming in the sunshine.
His once-rival Iceman — Val Kilmer — is back, too, a huge Navy muckety-muck now. And even Goose is back, by way of his son, the similarly mustachioed Miles Teller, who is strikingly similar looking to Anthony Edwards, the actor who played the doomed wingman in the first film. That death looms large for Maverick even 30 years on: “Talk to me, Goose,” he’ll whisper to himself.
Some things have changed, of course. The F-14A Tomcats have been replaced by the F/A-18 and the all-male cocky pilots of the first film have been infiltrated by a few cocky women. Unfortunately, it seems these are the last days of envelope-pushing men and women in naval aviation; pilotless aircraft are more reliable and they’re next. “The future is coming and you’re not in it,” Maverick is told by an imperious officer played with delicious calm fury by Jon Hamm.
But Maverick, on the edge of extinction, has one last job for the Navy: Train a group of young hotshots for a dangerous bombing mission in Iran. One potential snag: The young hotshots he must train include Goose’s son, codename Rooster. Will Maverick be responsible for cooking another Goose?
Director Joseph Kosinski brings a visceral feel to the film, somehow making us feel claustrophobic in the wide open sky as pilots swoop and swerve. He wonderfully alternates between loud scenes outside with airplane engines roaring and quiet ones indoors of people almost whispering. He also switches from brilliant sun to dark interiors.
One welcome touch in the screenplay by Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie is a new love interest for Maverick. Jennifer Connelly plays a divorced bar owner who has both a townhouse, a beach house, a sailboat and a Porsche, so business is good. But she’s also not a push-over for on-again-off-again Maverick and, in a key scene, she’s the comfortable pilot of a boat and he’s the clueless one.
This is a more thoughtful Maverick, more gloomy. “Top Gun: Maverick” is in some ways a meditation on what happens to gifted rebels later in life. He is riven by guilt and in one scene he is picked up and unceremoniously tossed out of a bar by the very same hotshots that he was 30 years ago. Worst, he’s called “pops.” What is remarkable is that Cruise looks to have indeed found a way to thwart time. His chiseled body and still-boyish face are indistinguishable from the pilots three decades his junior during a football game on the beach.
The film handles Maverick’s personal stuff — wooing the barmaid, repairing his relationship with Goose’s kid — while also fulfilling its promise as an action movie. There are jets pulling 10Gs, the metal sound of cockpit sticks pulled in gear, epic dogfights and the whine of machinery balking at the demands put on it. The action even takes a few unexpected and thrilling turns. So jump on Maverick’s bike, hug him tight and join him on the highway to the danger zone.
“Top Gun: Maverick,” a Paramount Pictures release that hits theaters May 27, is rated PG-13 for “sequences of intense action and some strong language.” Running time: 131 minutes. Three and a half stars out of four.
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| 2022-05-13T07:54:33Z
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Jill Biden shares memories of 9/11 as wife, sister, more
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Jill Biden realized that terrorists had attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, her husband, Joe, wasn’t the only loved one whose safety she worried about.
Biden recalled being “scared to death” that her sister Bonny Jacobs, a United Airlines flight attendant, was on one of the four hijacked airplanes that were flown into New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field, killing nearly 3,000 people.
After learning that her sister was safe at her Pennsylvania home, “I went straight to Bonny’s house,” Biden told The Associated Press on Saturday as she and her sister remembered that day.
On Sunday, Jill Biden, now the first lady, will mark the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by delivering remarks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania — accompanied by Jacobs.
The 40 passengers and crew aboard that United Airlines flight fought back against their hijackers, thwarting a feared attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
“I called Bonny to see where she was because I was scared to death ... I didn’t know where she was, whether she was flying, not flying, where she was,” Jill Biden recalled. “And then I found out she was home.”
Biden had gone to teach her class at Delaware Technical Community College, then went straight to her sister’s house after school was dismissed.
Joe Biden, then a U.S. senator, was on an Amtrak train barreling toward Washington when his wife got through to him. They were on the phone when she cried out, “Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God” after an airplane hit the second World Trade Center tower.
Jacobs said she had gotten home around 2 a.m. on Sept. 11 after a late flight. She slept a little, got up to help get her kids, then 11 and 7, off to school, turned off her phone and went back to bed.
“So when I got up around noon, it was such a gorgeous day,” she said. “I had my coffee. I sat outside. I literally said out loud, ‘I’m doing nothing today, this day is gorgeous.’”
She saw the phone beeping when she went inside. Jill had left a message asking if she’d been watching television. She turned it on and saw replays of the attack on the World Trade Center.
“I started to shake,” Jacobs said, adding that she went upstairs to get dressed and “put my clothes on inside out” and spent the rest of the day watching TV.
“And then the first person that came to the house was Jill,” she said. “I hadn’t called her to come, but she just showed up, and she was there for me, as usual.”
Jacobs said she usually flies on the Sept. 11 anniversary to pay tribute to her fallen United Airlines colleagues and as a way of distracting herself “because it’s so upsetting.” But she wanted to be with the first lady in Shanksville to offer the same kind of support her big sister has given her.
“It’s such a special moment to be together with her,” Jacobs said. “She was there for me at the time that it happened and she actually is always there for me. She is my rock. Everybody should have a rock in their life, and she is mine.”
“And it’s such as special thing to share it with her as a flight attendant and that she’s there, you know, supporting us,” Jacobs said.
In addition to laying a wreath at the memorial and delivering remarks, the first lady was joining members of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA to honor the Flight 93 crew members.
In her prepared remarks for Sunday, Jill Biden says that after the shock of 9/11 “settled into sorrow” and she had spoken with her husband and children, her thoughts turned to her sister, who continues to work as a flight attendant with United Airlines.
“It’s a job that she has loved for many years and I knew that the weight of this tragedy would be heavier for her,” the first lady says. “When I got to her house, I realized that I was right. She hadn’t just lost colleagues. She had lost friends.”
She adds: “But I know that, as we learned more about that dark day, she felt pride for what happened here as well, pride that it was fellow flight attendants and the passengers of United Flight 93 who fought back, who helped stop the plane from taking an untold number of lives in our nation’s capital.”
Joe Biden, now president, was to commemorate the day at the Pentagon. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were to be at the New York remembrance.
On 9/11, then-Sen. Biden arrived in Washington to see smoke in the sky from the crash at the Pentagon. He wanted to go to the floor of the Senate, but the Capitol and the surrounding complex of offices and official buildings, including the Supreme Court, had been evacuated.
He was turned away by Capitol police, who said there was a risk that the building was a target.
Jill Biden said scores of lives were saved — including possibly her husband’s — by the actions of everyone aboard United Airlines Flight 93.
“That plane was headed for the U.S. Capitol and so I think it’s important that every year we go to Shanksville and we remember those who fought: the flight attendants, the captains, the pilots, all of those who fought to save those lives,” the first lady said in the interview.
She said her message Sunday would be, “We will never forget. We will never forget.”
“There were so many things swirling that day because I was worried about Joe’s safety, but I just could not imagine that my sister was on one of those flights,” the first lady said.
“I don’t know what word I want to use. I was so worried and I don’t even think that’s strong enough,” she added.
Jacobs interjected to say 9/11 was “surreal.”
Jill Biden added: “The whole thing was so surreal, but I was just, you know, just really praying that she was not on one of those flights.”
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| 2022-09-11T11:48:53Z
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A third-party auditor will review the New York state government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including efforts by the administration of the previous governor to downplay the number of deaths of nursing home residents.
The state plans to select an auditor, who would have until late 2023 to deliver a final report, under a timeline released Tuesday by the office of current Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat. Initial findings are expected in May.
The report will include a planning guide for future emergencies and will explore issues from the transfer of nursing home patients to the reopening of schools and businesses to efforts to purchase needed medical supplies.
The governor, who is running for her first full term in November and won the recent June Democratic gubernatorial primary, promised in mid-March to eventually launch a review of the state’s COVID-19 response.
Critics, including Republicans and Democratic Assemblymember Ron Kim, have said the Hochul administration has waited far too long to launch an investigation.
Hochul’s spokesperson, Hazel Crampton-Hays, said the timing of the investigation is not connected to politics.
“New Yorkers who have lived through being at the epicenter of a global pandemic, lost loved ones, and experienced economic hardship deserve a thoughtful, meaningful, and independent after action review, and we won’t rush through this important work for the political calendar,” Crampton-Hays said in a statement.
Several state bodies have already probed the response to the pandemic in New York — including an ongoing investigation into nursing homes led by state Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat.
It’s unclear what new information this probe could uncover. The auditor will lack subpoena power, for example. That’s in contrast to an investigation, overseen by James, into sexual harassment allegations against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a fellow Democrat.
The auditor will also report directly to Hochul’s office.
“In this regard, the flow of information is controlled by the governor’s office, not an independent commission,” elder abuse attorney John Dalli said.
The Democratic-led Legislature has failed to approve a bill to launch a bipartisan commission with subpoena power to probe New York’s COVID-19 response in nursing homes.
Kim said the auditors must probe the handling of COVID-19 outbreaks at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, including the impact of the Cuomo administration’s efforts to obscure the death toll by excluding out-of-facility deaths.
That toll excluded the deaths of over 4,000 New Yorkers, according to numbers released by the state in January 2021 in the wake of a damning attorney general report. James’ report also found a lack of infection controls at nursing homes put residents at increased risk of harm.
What “was the intent behind hiding the accurate death toll numbers, which precluded the legislators from intervening sooner on behalf of their panicked constituents?” Kim, a Queens lawmaker who has said his uncle died of suspected COVID-19 in a New York nursing home, said in a statement.
Cuomo and his administration used that incomplete data to erroneously claim that New York’s share of COVID-19 deaths of nursing home residents was among the nation’s lowest. A March report by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli called that claim “misleading” and said Cuomo officials should have known its data wasn’t comparable to other states that included out-of-facility deaths.
Kim also wants scrutiny of a March 2020 directive that barred nursing homes from rejecting recovering coronavirus patients being discharged from hospitals.
James’ report found that directive “may have contributed to increased risk of nursing home resident infection and subsequent fatalities.”
But James said the state needs additional data and analysis to conclusively prove such a link.
Kim said auditors should investigate a state law that provided nursing homes and hospitals one of the broadest legal protections in the nation from both lawsuits and criminal prosecutions.
Meanwhile, DiNapoli found “persistent underinvestment in public health” may have hampered New York’s pandemic response, as local and state health agencies struggled with inadequate staffing.
Hospitals fearing supply shortages in spring 2020 instituted policies in some cases requiring use of a single surgical mask for a week.
In early 2020, as concern over COVID-19 mounted, Zucker repeatedly assured the public that New York had enough stockpiles of medical supplies.
But AP’s review of state expenditure reports found Zucker’s agency only began spending far above average on medical supplies by March 19, when spending jumped from $1.6 million to $9 million.
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| 2022-07-22T14:28:44Z
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Repurchase program of Loomis' shares
Published: Jul. 1, 2022 at 9:41 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SOLNA, Sweden, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loomis AB has through the repurchase program that was resolved and communicated on May 5, 2022, and ended on June 22, 2022, repurchased 824,000 own shares. The company's holding of own shares thereby amounts to 2,257,782 shares, as of June 30, 2022. The total amount of shares in the company, including the company's own shares, amount to 75,279,829.
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| 2022-07-01T14:55:15Z
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The White House on Friday defended the presence of U.S. Marines at President Biden’s speech in Philadelphia the previous evening, arguing their positioning during the prime-time speech was to demonstrate the president’s respect for service members.
“The presence of the Marines at the speech was intended to demonstrate the deep and abiding respect the president has for these service members to these ideals and the unique role our independent military plays in defending our democracy no matter which party is in power,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters.
Marines were stationed behind the president as he spoke on Thursday, drawing scrutiny over the use of the military during a speech centered around blasting former President Trump and warning that the former president and Republicans aligned with him are “a threat to this country.”
“Whatever you think of this speech, the military is supposed to be apolitical. Positioning Marines in uniform behind President Biden for a political speech flies in the face of that. It’s wrong when Democrats do it. It’s wrong when Republicans do it,” tweeted CNN anchor Brianna Keilar, whose husband is in the military.
White House officials have pushed back against criticism that the speech was overly political in nature.
“The president gave an important speech last night, a critical speech at an inflection point, and our democracy, our values, our values that our men and women who protect us every day and fight for every day believe in as well,” Jean-Pierre said Friday.
The White House spokeswoman maintained that “it’s not abnormal” to have military members during presidential speeches, pointing to Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush as previous presidents who also had service members on hand for speeches.
“It is not abnormal, it is actually normal, for presidents from either side of the aisle to give speeches in front of members of the military,” she said. “It is not an unusual sight, it is not an unusual event to have happened.”
Jean-Pierre reiterated the White House’s argument that Biden was simply recognizing the urgency of the issue in his remarks.
“Standing up for democracy is not political,” she said Friday.
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| 2022-09-03T00:17:24Z
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New York police save visually impaired man who fell onto subway tracks
(CNN) - This week, authorities in New York honored two New York City police officers who rescued a man from an oncoming train on the subway.
Last Wednesday, Officer Jason Macaluso and Detective Henry Greco saw Suleiman Rifai, 61, struggling after falling onto the tracks.
They pulled the visually impaired man to safety just in time as a train was pulling into the station.
According to a Metropolitan Transit Authority press release, Rifai told the officers, “You are my friends for life for saving my life.”
The MTA gave Macaluso and Greco “Hero-of-the-Subway” commendations. It is the highest honor for a non-employee.
The officers were reunited with Rifai for the first time since the incident at the MTA’s monthly board meeting.
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| 2022-05-26T13:25:34Z
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MUNICH, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the theme, "Our Planet, Our Health", for this year's World Health Day, Yadea, the world's leading electric two-wheeler brand, is promoting the link between a healthier planet and the well-being of society, and advocating for a greener environment with sustainable transportation solutions.
"Spring is the time for new beginnings. This season, Yadea is encouraging people around the world to embrace the outdoors and get closer to nature with green transportation. From riding electric bikes with family and friends to promoting clean travel with electric scooters, we encourage everyone to embrace an active lifestyle and take action to create a greener future together," said Aska Zeng, General Manager of Yadea.
There has been an increasing focus on global climate change, and Yadea has joined hands with communities and commercial organizations to protect our planet. The company has remained steadfastly committed to its mission to conserve energy and reduce CO2 emissions for a healthier planet and vigorous society. Over the past 21 years, the company has sold over 60 million electric vehicles, which in turn has helped reduce gas consumption by 9.84 million tons. This switch from traditional gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles has also reduced CO2 emissions by 34.3 million tons, which is equivalent to planting 1.72 billion trees.
Electric-powered vehicles aren't only good for the environment - they are beneficial for humans as well. With cutting-edge technology and products, Yadea enables riders to enjoy exploring nature with electric vehicles while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Thanks to an impressive battery life and comfort-oriented design, Yadea's electric two-wheelers are perfect for riders looking to explore a city's hidden corners or venture further into nature. The majority of Yadea's electric transportation solutions feature large-capacity lithium-ion batteries to ensure users go further with every ride. Meanwhile, ergonomic seating makes riding an absolute delight: in vehicles such as the Y1S, a double-seat cushion measuring 820mm in length provides unparalleled support for longer journeys.
Strong electric power means Yadea's vehicles excel in performance. With Yadea's flagship C1S series electric two-wheeler, riders can accelerate from 0 to 60km/h in an instant. Meanwhile, the 2200W motor allows for effortless riding and smart handling, even on steep slopes and rough terrain.
Yadea's rich product lineup also includes electric bicycles that enable everyone to enjoy the health benefits of cycling. Yadea's e-bikes feature an intelligent algorithm for efficient power enhancement, a self-developed mid-motor, and built-in triple sensing technology to aid with relaxed outdoor riding. Convenient for short trips and urban commutes, Yadea's e-bikes are the perfect way to promote healthy activities that benefit people and the planet.
As people are gradually changing their lifestyles in ways they were not doing before, Yadea is proud and grateful to play a part in this trend and helping to "Electrify Your Life" with its industry-leading electric vehicles. Yadea continues to advocate for a healthier lifestyle and invites consumers to discover the benefits of green travel this World Health Day.
About Yadea
Yadea is a global leader in developing and manufacturing electric two-wheel vehicles including electric motorcycles, electric mopeds, electric bicycles and electric kick scooters. To date, Yadea has sold products to 60 million users in over 80 countries, and has a network of 40,000+ retailers worldwide. With a mission to help people "Electrify Your Life", Yadea continues to invest in R&D, production and global expansion to build a shared and sustainable future for humankind.
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| 2022-04-07T09:29:11Z
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders Cinnamon Entertainment Group LLC announces the launch of a new iOS mobile app CliquePrize. The launch comes after years of careful planning and development to bring small business owners a progressive new marketing opportunity. Print ads and business card fishbowl sweepstakes are a thing of the past. CliquePrize will help you grow your small business by helping you to offer giveaways of value that will generate an ROI! CliquePrize is a versatile app that would benefit many small Nashville businesses such as restaurants, beauty salons, kennels, lawn care, boutiques, retail service providers and more. To learn more about CliquePrize, visit their website, www.cliqueprize.com and download the CliquePrize app exclusively on the Apple App Store.
"CliquePrize solves business targeting issues by focusing on local small businesses and their customers. Before this mobile app, promotions were national which resulted in a lot of wasted reach. With a local marketing list, now small businesses can reach a more highly relevant and engaged customer." - Rob Salerno, CEO and founder of CliquePrize and Cinnamon Entertainment Group LLC
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- Create a Sponsor account and get verified as a small business which includes a FREE Bullseye! business listing
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- As a Sponsor, you are responsible to giveaway and fulfill a prize to the winner when you host a Sweepstakes. For example, a FREE Offer for TWO! Think of something your customers would want to win from you. The better the prize, the more Entrants you'll receive
- Purchase a Base Package Upfront
- Upload your assets (logo & background) or use one of our 45+ templates as well as base Rules & Terms/Privacy policy or custom
- After your promotion is over, you can fulfill either the digital (barcode) or physical (sent via a major delivery carrier) prize to the winner
CliquePrize seeks to create a meaningful dialog and understanding of customer needs and behaviors with small businesses through the power of digital promotions.
We make Promotions fun and easy to use for Consumers while Small Businesses can learn critical data. Following the promotion, both parties end up more satisfied as the exchange becomes more relevant and offers are delivered in a local targeted, yet highly intentional way.
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| 2022-05-31T22:27:17Z
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I’m glad there’s widespread confusion about what a woman is. I’ve been confused my entire life.
In the most basic sense, the difference between a male and a female is that a female has two X chromosomes and a male has an X and a Y chromosome — or, in my experience, a “WHY” chromosome?
I was raised an only boy with five sisters. All my sisters ever said to me was:
Why did you eat all the graham crackers?
Why can’t you stop picking your nose?
Why don’t you ever change the toilet paper roll when the toilet paper runs out?
I love my sisters, and we had lots of laughter growing up in our lively house, but I was an agitation to them most of the time — especially when they caught me using their toothbrushes.
They refused to sit next to their “icky, stinky” brother in our station wagon, so my Dad banished me to the third seat — the one that faced backwards, which kept me in a perpetual state of motion sickness.
To his credit, my father advanced gender neutral clothing four decades before it was fashionable — though he was motivated by cost savings.
Despite my having five sisters, he made me wear hand-me-downs. It wasn’t too bad most of the year, but I must tell you, Easter Sunday was unpleasant. Do you know how hard it is to outrun the neighborhood bully with your panty hose bunching up on you and your bonnet flopping in the wind?
When I grew up in the ’70s, bullies were everywhere in our suburban neighborhood.
Since I had no older brother to teach me how to fight, my sisters taught me. I’ll never forget my first scuffle. After a bully shoved me, I looked him dead in the eye and I said, “You are soooooooo immature!”
Luckily, my sister, Kris, blossomed into one of the toughest street fighters in our neighborhood. When Terry Leper busted up my go-cart, she pummeled him until he blubbered like a baby.
She was barely 5-foot-3 and 100 pounds against Leper’s 6-foot 180-plus-pound frame. How she overpowered him is anyone’s guess, but Leper’s reign of terror ended that day. Then the next day Kris tattled on me for failing to put the toilet seat down.
The point is, I never knew what was coming from my sisters. Every day brought new surprises. But I was never as perplexed as my dad was. He was forever saying things that caused my sisters and mother to get angry with him. He never understood what he did wrong.
When the feathered Farrah Fawcett look was in style — and my sisters persuaded me to be the first kid at St. Germaine to sport teen-pop-star David Cassidy’s famous shag haircut — all of us spent way too much time shampooing and conditioning our hair in the shower.
The water, gas and electric bills were astronomical.
When my dad pleaded for the umpteenth time for us to cut back on our shower time, one or more of my sisters would storm out of the room, slamming a door or two.
“For god’s sakes, Betty, what did I do?” my dad said, hopelessly befuddled by the women in his life.
So it’s refreshing that so many others, including a Supreme Court nominee, are now as confused as my father and I have long been about what a woman is.
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| 2022-04-03T00:38:10Z
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SINGAPORE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Request Finance, the Web3 enterprise crypto payments startup, has closed a $5.5 million seed round with institutional backers including Animoca Brands, Europe's leading early-stage venture capital investor Balderton Capital, and XAnge.
The seed round also attracted a star-studded lineup of Web3 founders including Sebastien Borget co-founder and COO at The Sandbox, Michael Kong, CEO of Fantom, and Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave, and Julien Bouteloup, Founder of StakeDAO.
The fresh round of capital will support the company's efforts to expand its in-app services, and grow its team to capture a greater share of the growing crypto payments space. According to a report from blockchain data platform Chainalysis, the volume of cryptocurrency transactions globally grew to $15.8 trillion in 2021, up 567% from 2020.
Yat Siu, the executive chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands, commented: "The services provided by Request Finance allow Web3 projects - including some Animoca Brands companies - to save time and effort on crypto payments. We believe the company has a significant potential for growth and expansion."
Simplifying Enterprise Crypto Payments
Since launching in January 2021, a whopping $203 million in crypto invoices have been paid in the app. Today, Request Finance simplifies and automates invoicing, expenses, payroll, and accounting in crypto for more than 2,000 Web3 teams.
Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder and COO of metaverse giant, The Sandbox, who personally backed the company's seed round, said: "We've been looking for a robust solution to enable crypto payments for the hundreds of invoices; salaries and various expenses generated through our activity each month. Request Finance has been the go-to solution that delivered above our expectations and that scales as The Sandbox keeps expanding the open metaverse."
It all started with a simple idea: give businesses a better way to pay, and be paid in crypto.
The founders saw serious problems that had to be solved before more businesses would start using crypto. For one, making crypto payments by copying and pasting wallet addresses from a spreadsheet is both laborious, and frightfully vulnerable to human error. On top of that, keeping proper financial records of crypto transactions was also an accountant's nightmare.
To address these pain points, the team built a suite of enterprise-friendly features like on-chain payment confirmations, automated billing and payments in crypto, and even integrations with accounting software like Xero. The self-custodial platform currently supports over 150 tokens and stablecoins on 14 different chains.
By addressing the common challenges faced by companies using crypto, it has attracted large users from different Web3 verticals. Notable names include DeFi companies like Aave, metaverse projects like The Sandbox and Decentraland, as well as DAOs like Maker.
With growing calls for crypto payments to be regulated under existing tax and anti-money laundering laws, Request Finance also offers enterprises an easy way to document critical information about their crypto payments which are typically required by the authorities.
Alexis du Peloux, Principal, at XAnge, commented: "After backing Ledger, Coinhouse, and Dogami we're backing a Web3 company that is set to become an essential part of tooling for Web3 businesses like DAOs, DeFi platforms, metaverse companies, and more."
What Winter?
Despite the cratering in crypto asset prices, and skepticism over the real-world adoption of cryptocurrencies, the company appears immune to the cold of the crypto winter.
According to the company's published data for the month of May, the number of crypto invoices paid rose 81% month-on-month, bringing the total count to over 10,000 invoices paid to date. This represents about $10.5 million in crypto invoices paid last month alone, up 91%, or about $5 million more than the previous month.
And while larger crypto companies have recently been making the headlines for layoffs and canceled job offers, Request Finance is actively looking to grow its ranks. It is hiring for various roles including a Chief Finance Officer (CFO), software developers, as well as positions in business development and marketing.
The remote-first team currently comprises more than 20 blockchain engineers, UX designers, growth hackers, and support staff working from 12 different countries across Asia and Europe. This includes Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, the UK, Netherlands, France, Greece, Germany, Portugal, Mauritius, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, announced today the relocation of its Los Angeles corporate headquarters from Brentwood to Westwood, California effective August 29, 2022. The company's offices were initially located in Westwood when the firm was started over 50 years ago. "We are thrilled to be relocating back to Westwood where it all began. This move marks the beginning of a new chapter for Westwood Financial," said Mark Bratt, CEO. "The modern workspace promotes innovation, collaboration, and appeals to both current and future employees which is important in today's competitive labor market and to our continued growth. The move will also reduce operating costs by approximately 50%, giving Westwood more working capital," added Bratt.
The nearly 8,000 SF space is located on the 11th floor of the Center West building at 10877 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood, California. The 23-story high-rise is situated in the heart of Westwood Village, across the street from the Hammer Museum and adjacent to UCLA. Westwood Village features over 120 shops and restaurants, many within walking distance, making it an ideal location.
Westwood Financial owns / manages and operates over 124 high-quality shopping centers located in top U.S. metropolitan markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, and Raleigh. The centers are primarily anchored by top-tier grocers as well as leading service and experiential-based operators. Established in 1970, Westwood Financial is headquartered in Los Angeles, with regional offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix. More information is available at www.westfin.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A bay-breasted warbler weighs about the same as four pennies, but twice a year makes an extraordinary journey. The tiny songbird flies nearly 4,000 miles (6,437 kilometers) between Canada’s spruce forests and its wintering grounds in northern South America.
“Migratory birds are these little globetrotters,” said Jill Deppe, the senior director of the migratory bird initiative at the National Audubon Society.
A new online atlas of bird migration, published on Thursday, draws from an unprecedented number of scientific and community data sources to illustrate the routes of about 450 bird species in the Americas, including the warblers.
The Bird Migration Explorer mapping tool, available free to the public, is an ongoing collaboration between 11 groups that collect and analyze data on bird movements, including the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, the U.S. Geological Survey, Georgetown University, Colorado State University, and the National Audubon Society.
For the first time, the site will bring together online data from hundreds of scientific studies that use GPS tags to track bird movements, as well as more than 100 years of bird-banding data collected by USGS, community science observations entered into Cornell’s eBird platform, genomic analysis of feathers to pinpoint bird origins, and other data.
“The past twenty years have seen a true renaissance in different technologies to track bird migrations around the world at scales that haven’t been possible before,” said Peter Marra, a bird migration expert at Georgetown University who collaborated on the project.
The site allows a user to enter a species — for instance, osprey — and watch movements over the course of a year. For example, data from 378 tracked ospreys show up as yellow dots that move between coastal North America and South America as a calendar bar scrolls through the months of the year.
Or users can enter the city where they live and click elsewhere on the map for a partial list of birds that migrate between the two locations. For example, ospreys, bobolinks and at least 12 other species migrate between Washington, D.C. and Fonte Boa, Brazil.
As new tracking data becomes available, the site will continue to expand. Melanie Smith, program director for the site, said the next phase of expansion will add more data about seabirds.
Washington, D.C. resident Michael Herrera started birdwatching about four months ago and was quickly hooked. “It’s almost like this hidden world that’s right in front of your eyes,” he said. “Once you start paying attention, all these details that were like background noise suddenly have meaning.”
Herrera said he’s eager to learn more about the migratory routes of waterbirds in the mid-Atlantic region, such as great blue herons and great egrets.
Georgetown’s Marra hopes that engaging the public will help spotlight some of the conservation challenges facing birds, including loss of habitat and climate change.
In the past 50 years, the population of birds in the U.S. and Canada has dropped nearly 30%, with migratory species facing some of the steepest declines.
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- Net sales of $1.91 billion, increase of 2.8%; core organic net sales growth of 6.4%
- Net income of $187.4 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $404.1 million
- Diluted GAAP EPS of $0.28; adjusted EPS of $0.37
- Operating cash flow of $227.5 million; free cash flow of $191.2 million
- Adjusted net leverage reduced to 3.9X, in line with long-term target range
RADNOR, Pa., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"Building on our first quarter momentum, we once again delivered an outstanding quarter with 6.4% core organic growth and more than 140 basis points in Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion. Our strong second quarter results, driven by more than 20% core organic growth in bioproduction, highlight the strength and resilience of our business model as well as our team's ability to execute in a challenging environment. Importantly, we advanced our growth strategy by expanding our bioproduction offering, progressing investments in manufacturing capacity and distribution infrastructure, and achieving critical integration milestones of the Masterflex carveout. We also released Avantor's second annual sustainability report this quarter, highlighting our ongoing work to advance our Science for Goodness platform," said Michael Stubblefield, President and Chief Executive Officer of Avantor.
"Looking toward the second half of 2022, we expect the momentum in our core business to continue, and the robust order book for our proprietary products gives us confidence in our full-year growth trajectory. Avantor remains well positioned to deliver another year of strong financial results as we maintain our relentless focus on creating value for our customers and shareholders," Stubblefield concluded.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, net sales were $1.91 billion, an increase of 2.8% compared to the second quarter of 2021. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact of 4.4% with M&A adding 4.9%, resulting in organic sales growth of 2.3% and core organic sales growth of 6.4%. Net income increased to $187.4 million from $157.8 million in the second quarter of 2021 and adjusted net income was up 11.1% from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 10.2% to $404.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by more than 140 basis points to 21.2%, as compared to 19.7% in the comparable prior period.
Diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis was $0.28, while adjusted EPS was $0.37.
Operating cash flow in the quarter was $227.5 million, while free cash flow in the quarter was $191.2 million.
Adjusted net leverage was 3.9X as of June 30, 2022, down from 4.0X as of March 31, 2022, and in line with our target leverage of 2-4X.
Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to measure and evaluate the internal operating performance of the Company's business segments. Adjusted EBITDA is also our segment reporting profitability measure under generally accepted accounting principles.
- Net sales were $1,156.6 million, a reported increase of 8.1%, as compared to $1,069.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. Core organic sales increased 8.1%.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 160 basis points to 25.1%, as compared to 23.5% in the comparable prior period.
- Net sales were $623.8 million, a reported decrease of 6.3%, as compared to $666.0 million in the second quarter of 2021. Core organic sales increased 4.7%.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 50 basis points to 19.1%, as compared to 18.6% in the comparable prior period.
- Net sales were $130.1 million, a reported increase of 5.9%, as compared to $122.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. Core organic sales decreased 0.3%.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 450 basis points to 27.7%, as compared to 23.2% in the comparable prior period.
Avantor will host a conference call to discuss its results tomorrow, July 29, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. A live webcast can be accessed on the investors section of Avantor's website. Or you may listen to the call by dialing (844) 200 6205 (domestic) or (929) 526 1599 (international) and use the conference code 554992. Prior to the webcast, a presentation relating to the earnings call will be available on the Company's website.
Following the live webcast, a replay of the webcast and the slide presentation will be available at https://ir.avantorsciences.com/investors/news-and-events/events/default.aspx.
Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world. For more information, please visit www.avantorsciences.com.
To evaluate our performance, we monitor a number of key indicators. As appropriate, we supplement our results of operations determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") with certain non-GAAP financial measurements that we believe are useful to investors, creditors and others in assessing our performance. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported GAAP results because they may include or exclude certain items as compared to similar GAAP-based measures, and such measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Rather, these measures should be considered as an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that provide a more complete understanding of our business. We strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements included in reports filed with the SEC in their entirety and not rely solely on any one, single financial measurement or communication.
The non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are sales growth on an organic basis, sales growth on a core organic basis, Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted net leverage and free cash flow.
- Sales growth on an organic basis eliminates from our reported net sales growth the impacts of earnings from any acquired or disposed businesses and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Sales growth on a core organic basis eliminates from our organic growth the impacts of any COVID-19 related net sales. We believe that these measurements are useful as a way to measure and evaluate our underlying commercial operating performance consistently across our segments and the periods presented.
- Adjusted EBITDA is to measure and evaluate our operating performance exclusive of interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization and certain other adjustments. We believe that this measurement is useful as a way to analyze the underlying trends in our core business consistently across the periods presented.
- Adjusted net income is our net income or loss first adjusted for the following items: (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (ii) net foreign currency remeasurement gains or losses relating to financing activities, (iii) losses on extinguishment of debt, (iv) other costs or credits that are either isolated or cannot be expected to recur with any regularity or predictability. From this amount, we then add or subtract an assumed incremental income tax impact on the above noted pre-tax adjustments, using estimated tax rates, to arrive at Adjusted Net Income. We believe that this measurement is useful as a way to analyze the business consistently across the periods presented.
- Beginning with the quarter ended March 31, 2022, Adjusted EPS is our adjusted net income divided by our diluted GAAP weighted average share count. Prior to the first quarter of 2022, Adjusted EPS was our adjusted net income divided by the normalized shares outstanding. The normalized shares outstanding reflected for all periods (i) the total number of shares of common stock outstanding following our initial public offering, plus (ii) the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise or conversion of instruments (including our 6.250% Series A mandatory convertible preferred stock assuming the lowest rate of conversion into common stock). We believe that this measurement is an additional way to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented.
- Adjusted net leverage is equal to our gross debt, reduced by our cash and cash equivalents, divided by our trailing 12-month Adjusted EBITDA (excluding stock-based compensation expense and including the expected run-rate effect of cost synergies and the incremental results of completed acquisitions as if those acquisitions had occurred on the first day of the trailing 12-month period). We believe that this measurement is a useful way to evaluate and measure the Company's capital allocation strategies and the underlying trends in the business.
- Free cash flow is equal to our cash flow from operating activities, excluding acquisition-related costs paid in the period, less capital expenditures. We believe that this measurement is useful as it provides a view on the Company's ability to generate cash for use in financing or investment activities.
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables accompanying this release.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "likely," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "project," "projection," "seek," "can," "could," "may," "should," "would," "will," the negatives thereof and other words and terms of similar meaning.
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions; they are not guarantees of performance. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that our assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that the assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Factors that could contribute to these risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the factors described in "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as such risk factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. In addition, all forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise other than as required under the federal securities laws.
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Vice President, Investor Relations
Avantor
805-617-5297
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Avantor
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FRISCO (KDAF) — Frisco welcomes Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) as construction begins over the summer on a new 15-story office tower at The Star.
TIAA will eventually become one of Frisco’s largest employers as it will create over 2,000 new jobs. This comes after Governor Abbott announced that TIAA new corporate center is headed to Frisco.
“The new TIAA corporate center in Frisco is a testament to the exceptional economic climate we have here in Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “Businesses and organizations thrive in the Lone Star State, and we look forward to the job growth and services that will be provided with the establishment of TIAA’s new corporate center in Frisco.”
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To better serve banks and broker-dealers in North America and APAC regions on the NYFIX network around the clock, global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), announced a global partnership with Blue Ocean Technologies (BOT), a unique capital markets Fintech focused on global afterhours trading. Blue Ocean ATS (BOATS) will integrate with Broadridge's NYFIX order-routing network to offer clients untapped, after-market access to US equities.
Blue Ocean ATS operates an alternative trading system that replicates a daytime trading experience with electronic access, transparent price discovery, regulatory requirements, and clearing and settlement processes while overlapping significantly with Asia Pacific business hours.
"In today's environment of extreme volatility, access and transparency are mission critical to fostering fair markets," said Ray Tierney, President of Broadridge Trading and Connectivity Solutions. "Through Blue Ocean's access to overnight markets and Broadridge's expansive client connectivity and proven managed services, we will do just that – enabling increased access to markets for global traders."
"Blue Ocean was founded with the sole objective of bringing accessibility to all investors and partnering with Broadridge will further our global connectivity and client reach among banks and broker-dealers," said Matthew Horisk, COO and CIO of Blue Ocean Technologies. "We're energized by this strategic partnership with Broadridge because of the platform and scale they'll provide, helping us facilitate new client connections to foster increased trade volumes throughout the industry."
Blue Ocean Technologies will benefit from Broadridge's VeriFIX solution, allowing Blue Ocean to simulate FIX order flow in a non-production environment, and Broadridge's FIX Conductor offering Blue Ocean the ability to onboard new clients not on NYFIX. Blue Ocean will also reap additional client connectivity to manage client order flow through Broadridge's managed FIX client connectivity layer.
Blue Ocean Technologies, LLC (BOT) is a unique capital markets fintech company empowering global investors by making trading possible during US overnight trading hours. Blue Ocean Technologies' US broker dealer subsidiary, Blue Ocean ATS, LLC, and its trading system Blue Ocean Alternative Trading System (BOATS), currently trade US National Market System (NMS) stocks from 8:00 pm to 4:00 am ET from Sunday - Thursday.
Founded in 2019, Blue Ocean ATS is on a mission to transform US trading to Global trading via its flagship service, Blue Ocean Session, providing access and transparency to subscribers in all time zones during non-traditional US market hours. For additional information, please visit our website: www.blueocean-tech.io and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with $5 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance, and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. Broadridge's infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than U.S. $9 trillion of equities, fixed income, and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 13,000 associates in 21 countries.
For more information about Broadridge, please visit www.broadridge.com.
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Investors:
Edings Thibault
Head of Investor Relations, Broadridge
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| 2022-08-01T06:50:14Z
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MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an ongoing effort to improve customer service and maximize water system efficiency for its community, the City of Miamisburg has partnered with Ferguson Waterworks to replace the City's 8,500 water meters.
"We are excited to partner with a forward-thinking utility like Miamisburg," Jeff Garrett, Ferguson AMI Specialist said. "This type of automated system brings customer service to the forefront, benefitting residents serviced by the utility."
Ferguson's advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system by Master Meter, works immediately upon installation and eliminates manual reading by utility workers, allowing more time for maintenance and faster emergency response time. "After all meters are installed, a customer dashboard will be available via a downloadable app. The dashboard provides real-time water usage and sends high usage notifications to customers in the event of a water leak in their home, for example," said Valerie Griffin, Public Works director.
In July the installation contractor, Professional Meters, Inc., will mail letters and distribute hanging door signs notifying customers when their meter will be exchanged so they can plan for a 15-to-20-minute water service interruption. Meters located indoors, require customers to be present for installation.
Headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, Miamisburg Public Works is a public utility that provides services to residents of Miamisburg, a 12-square-mile suburb of Dayton with around 20,000 residents.
For more information, visit www.cityofmiamisburg.com.
Ferguson plc (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) is a leading value-added distributor providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication, and more. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. Ferguson is headquartered in the U.K., with operations in North America. For more information, please visit www.fergusonplc.com or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ferguson-enterprises.
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| 2022-08-08T16:20:10Z
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP, a class action law firm dedicated to representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating a potential breach of fiduciary duty claim involving the board of directors of MyMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYMD).
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| 2022-07-07T18:26:39Z
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MIDDLETOWN, Del., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi STA, a leading Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for its new 190-acre pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Middletown, Delaware. First announced in June 2021, this site will be WuXi STA's second facility in the United States, offering expanded capacity and greater flexibility to meet the needs of customers in the U.S. and around the world.
The WuXi STA Middletown site is located in the Middletown Business Center at 1091 Industrial Drive, and the new state-of-the-art facility will create approximately 500 full-time jobs by 2026. Phase I of the new campus will provide formulation development, clinical and commercial drug product manufacturing services for a variety of oral and injectable dosage forms, as well as packaging, labeling, storage and distribution services for clinical trial materials and commercial drug products.
WuXi STA has 12 sites across the U.S., Europe and Asia that offer a range of services and meet or exceed all regulatory standards. Together with three other drug product manufacturing sites in Couvet (Switzerland), Wuxi City (China) and Shanghai (China), this new facility will further enhance the company's global drug production capacity and capabilities.
"The biopharmaceutical industry is part of Delaware's DNA," said Delaware Governor John Carney. "Over the next five years, WuXi STA plans to build a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in one of Delaware's fastest-growing communities, bringing with it good jobs and economic growth. This campus is only possible because of Delaware's world-class, innovative workforce. Thank you to WuXi STA, Middletown Mayor Kenny Branner and everyone who made this project possible."
"The First State continues to be a first-rate destination for businesses looking to innovate and grow," said Senator Tom Carper. "This investment by WuXi STA helps position Delaware as a continued global leader in biopharmaceuticals, further cementing the manufacturing might of one of our fastest growing communities. Delaware's workforce is ready to help build the future of our life-saving pharmaceuticals. This state-of-the-art campus will create good jobs and help fortify our supply chains here at home."
"This biopharmaceutical facility is one most significant private sector investment ever in the Middletown region," said Senator Chris Coons. "I am excited about WuXi STA's decision to choose Middletown for one of their new manufacturing facilities. This isn't just the largest private-sector investment in Middletown's history – it's a defining moment that will bring many more good-paying jobs to Delaware and will further cement the First State as a world leader in biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing. Thanks are due to everyone from Middletown to Dover to Washington who helped us get to this point, whether by making continued investments in NIIMBL, improving our education system from kindergarten to our universities, or ensuring that Delaware workers have the skills manufacturers like WuXi AppTec are looking for."
"As the First State, Delaware has always had a spirit of innovation – constantly seeking new opportunities and ventures that will strengthen our economy and our state as a whole," said Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester. "Today's groundbreaking of the WuXi STA pharmaceutical manufacturing plant represents another step in that spirit of innovation – bringing good-paying jobs to Middletown and strengthening communities throughout Delaware. The state-of-the-art facility will bring 500 full-time jobs over the next several years, growing our state's workforce and allowing us to manufacture more goods domestically - enhancing our economic competitiveness on the global stage."
"We are truly looking forward to our partnership with WuXi STA, as the groundbreaking today marks the kick-off to them making their new home in Middletown, Delaware. WuXi STA will be joining our bustling industrial area, just steps away from Clarios, Datwyler, Amazon and Breakthru Beverage, just some of the companies that have invested in Middletown. When asked by WuXi STA about our business-friendly attitude, these businesses expressed their wholehearted support for how we do business and we couldn't be more excited about WuXi STA wanting to join them, and the Town of Middletown, in our journey together," said Middletown Mayor Ken Branner. Branner added he was thankful for the support of Gov. John Carney and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership.
"I would like to thank our federal, state and local partners in Delaware for their continued support in the establishment of this site," said Dr. Minzhang Chen, co-CEO of WuXi AppTec and CEO of WuXi STA. "WuXi STA continues to increase our capabilities and capacities to better serve our customers through a more robust and reliable supply chain. With our integrated Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) platform and proven quality system, we look forward to working with our customers to swiftly deliver their innovative therapies to market in order to save lives and improve healthcare for patients."
The WuXi STA Middletown facility is expected to begin operations in 2025.
About WuXi STA
WuXi STA (stapharma.com), a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec (wuxiapptec.com), is a leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing capability and technology platform company serving the life sciences industry, with global operations. As a premier Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), WuXi STA offers its worldwide partners efficient, flexible and high-quality solutions for integrated chemical, manufacturing and controls (CMC) from preclinical to commercial uses, including the development and manufacturing of small molecule, oligonucleotide, peptide and various complex chemical conjugate. For more information, please visit: http://www.STApharma.com
About WuXi AppTec
As a global company with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industry to advance discoveries and deliver groundbreaking treatments to patients. Through its unique business models, WuXi AppTec's integrated, end-to-end services include chemistry drug CRDMO (Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization), biology discovery, preclinical testing and clinical research services, cell and gene therapies CTDMO (Contract Testing, Development and Manufacturing Organization), helping customers improve the productivity of advancing healthcare products through cost-effective and efficient solutions. WuXi AppTec received AA ESG rating from MSCI in 2021 and its open-access platform is enabling more than 5,850 collaborators from over 30 countries to improve the health of those in need – and to realize the vision that "every drug can be made and every disease can be treated." Please visit: http://www.wuxiapptec.com
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| 2022-08-16T19:25:56Z
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Data Vault Holdings Inc. to implement a Web 3.0 strategy that includes Yield Management, Metaverse Brand Marketing, and NFTs for global customers
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Data Vault Holdings Inc., the emerging leader in metaverse data visualization, valuation, and monetization announced today that the Estate of Yogi Berra, whose legendary Major League Baseball career and even greater success as a marketing spokesman, has entered into a long-term data monetization contract with Data Vault Holdings. Through his iconic American personality Yogi Berra created some of the most memorable and thought-provoking phrases such as the statement, "It ain't over till it's over," as well as other "Yogisms," that have since his popularizing of them through iconic endorsements have transcended baseball and marketing to become part of his incredible legacy and legend Worldwide.
Tim Berra the President of LTD Enterprises, The Estate of Yogi Berra, which is comprised of his accomplished children Larry, Tim and Dale Berra, said, "I really believe that the technology that Datavault® has developed in its Yogi's simple yet profound connection with the American people and what he represents around the world."
Nathaniel Bradley Co-Founder and CEO of Data Vault Holdings, Inc. stated, "It's humbling and fully energizing to our team to have this long-term relationship in place. Longevity requires quality, compliance, and focused attention that this project commands. Protecting all our customers' data assets through White Hat Cyber Security, minting, and capturing valuable assets from the Estate's extensive holdings, and providing a know-your-customer (KYC) and regulatory compliant platform that protects this brand and conveys longevity is our commitment to American ideals."
"This is much more than a digital deal. Yogi Berra was one of the most iconic celebrity endorsers of all time. With this contract, Yogi will once again be a major endorser for brands and data properties within the metaverse. This is a major technology licence for the Yogi Berra Estate, a real game changer!" elaborated Ed Schauder of the Nason Yeager Lawfirm, a long time agent of the Yogi Berra Estate, "We did this to create value in his legacy and make the world realize; "It ain't over."
Data Vault Holdings Inc. is a technology holding company that provides a proprietary, cloud-based platform for the delivery of branded data-backed cryptocurrencies. Data Vault Holdings Inc. provides businesses with the tools to monetize data assets securely over its Information Data Exchange® (IDE). The company is in the process of finalizing the consolidation of its affiliates Data Donate Technologies, Inc., ADIO LLC, and Datavault Inc. as wholly owned subsidiaries under one corporate structure. Learn more about Data Vault Holdings Inc. here.
Yogi Berra, considered one of the best catchers in baseball history, won 10 World Series championships during his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, 18 of which were with the New York Yankees. Sony Pictures Classics recently announced that its has landed worldwide rights to "It Ain't Over," a documentary about Yogi Berra which is described as "an intimate portrait of a misunderstood American icon. "It Ain't Over" illustrates the life and career of Berra, a sports legend whose accomplishments on the baseball diamond were often overshadowed by his off-the-field persona.
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| 2022-09-15T13:32:25Z
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ISSAQUAH, Wash., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The King County Library System (KCLS) offers a unique new service called Peers in Libraries to help meet community members' needs. Peers in Libraries is administered in partnership with Peer Kent, a nonprofit organization that aims to cultivate powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and development services to those impacted by addiction, mental health and/or HIV/AIDS. Peers in Libraries is one of only a few such programs in the nation, and the only one in Washington state.
KCLS' Peer Services Specialists, or "Peers," work through a trauma-informed lens to connect people to the community resources and services they need, including shelter and housing, education, food and mental health referrals. Peers are individuals with lived experiences of mental or medical illness, substance abuse, homelessness and/or involvement with the criminal justice system. Now on a path to recovery, Peers draw on their experience to help patrons identify and achieve wellness goals. They provide support in a compassionate space, while sharing stories without judgment to help people rebuild their lives.
Peers collaborate with day centers, shelters, food banks, safe parking sites, encampments and substance abuse treatment clinics to conduct community outreach. From January through June, Peers engaged with 1,115 patrons and referred 839 people to library and community resources. Peers also attended 190 community meetings to keep abreast of local needs. Peers have helped patrons find shelter, complete employment training, enroll in mental health treatment programs and sign up for benefits.
"Peers in Libraries reflects KCLS' commitment to create communities of inclusion and belonging, and reduce barriers to access," stated KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. "We are fortunate to have Peers at KCLS, and appreciate the impactful services they provide."
The Peers in Libraries partnership provides three full-time Peer Services Specialists who work at the Kent, Renton, Federal Way and Bellevue Libraries. The King County Library System Foundation and King County Health Care for the Homeless Network provide grant funding for these positions. Learn more about Peers in Libraries at kcls.org/ask.
Founded in 1942, the King County Library System (KCLS) is one of the busiest public library systems in the country. Serving the communities of King County (outside the city of Seattle), KCLS has 50 libraries and 1.3 million cardholders. In 2021, residents checked out over 7.8 million digital eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive, making KCLS the fourth-highest digital circulating library system in the world and the highest per capita in the U.S. In 2011, KCLS was named Library of the Year by Gale/Library Journal.
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Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating announces its continued expansion in California with the acquisition of Black Diamond Paving & Concrete.
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating ("Atlantic Southern," or the "Company"), a premier national commercial paving company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, announced today that it has acquired Black Diamond Paving & Concrete ("Black Diamond"), headquartered in Hayward, CA with an additional office in Escondido, CA. Black Diamond has earned a stellar reputation in Northern and Southern California, utilizing its unique "Diamond Standard" process.
Atlantic Southern's CEO, Michael J. Curry Jr., stated "We are thrilled to add Black Diamond to the Atlantic Southern team and continue our expansion in California. It's a great business fit with our long-term goals in the region."
This is Atlantic Southern's fourth acquisition this year as it continues to expand into new geographic markets. In addition to this transaction, Atlantic Southern acquired Superior Blacktop Services, C&T Paving and Pavement Exchange Group in April.
In 2019, Atlantic Southern partnered with Harbor Beach Capital, a middle market private equity firm with a proven track record of driving organic and acquisition growth in middle market businesses. The partnership's mission is to continue expanding Atlantic Southern's geographic footprint while also enriching its national service offerings to a growing customer base.
Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Atlantic Southern is a leading, full-service commercial pavement maintenance and parking lot construction services company. Atlantic Southern offers its services throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The Company's services include ADA modification, asphalt paving, asphalt repairs, concrete, crack sealing, drainage, pavement marking, sealcoating, signage, speed bumps, and striping. For more information on Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating, please call 954-581-5805 or visit www.AtlanticSouthernPaving.com
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| 2022-06-22T15:46:33Z
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LONDON (AP) — President Joe Biden arrived in London to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in U.S.-U.K. relations, as both a new monarch and a new prime minister are settling in.
The hawkish approach of Prime Minister Liz Truss to Russia and China puts her on the same page as Biden. But the rise of Truss, 47, who once called the relationship “special but not exclusive,” could mark a decidedly new chapter in the trans-Atlantic partnership on trade and more.
Of high concern for Biden officials in the early going of Truss’s premiership is her backing of legislation that would shred parts of the post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland. Analysts say the move could cause deep strain between the U.K. and the European Union, and undermine peace in Northern Ireland. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the move “would not create a conducive environment” for crafting a long-awaited U.S.-UK trade deal coveted by Truss and her Conservative Party.
“She’s signaled that she’s willing to go to the mattresses on this and that’s going to cause a rift not just between the U.K. and EU, but the UK and the U.S.,” said Max Bergmann, director of the Europe program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington and a former senior State Department official in the Obama administration. “It’s one that’s going to keep the White House up at night.”
Biden arrived in London late Saturday and had been set to meet with Truss on Sunday, but the prime minister’s office said Saturday they would skip the weekend hello, opting instead for a meeting in New York at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, though Truss still planned to gather with other world leaders converging on London for the royal funeral. The White House confirmed the U.N. meeting just as the president boarded Air Force One.
The two close allies now find themselves in a period of political uncertainty on both sides of the Atlantic. Not unlike his fellow septuagenarian Biden, King Charles III faces questions from the public about whether his age will limit his ability to faithfully carry out the duties of the monarch.
Charles, 73, and Biden, 79, discussed global cooperation on the climate crisis last year while both attended a summit in Glasgow, Scotland. They also met at Buckingham Palace in June 2021 at a reception the queen hosted before a world leaders’ summit in Cornwall.
Truss finds herself, as Biden does, facing questions about whether she has what it takes to lift a country battered by stubborn inflation borne out of the coronavirus pandemic and exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unleashing chaos on the global energy market.
All the while, Britain — and the rest of Europe — is carefully watching to see what the upcoming U.S. midterm elections will bring for the Democratic American president after he vowed upon taking office that “America is back” to being a full partner in the international community after four years of Republican Donald Trump pushing his “America First” worldview.
“It certainly is a time of change and transformation in the U.K.,” said Barbara A. Perry, presidential studies director at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center. She added, “We don’t know what will happen in our midterms. We don’t know what will happen in 2024.”
Truss, a former accountant who was first elected to Parliament in 2010, hasn’t had much interaction with Biden. The U.S. president called her earlier this month to congratulate her. Truss, as foreign secretary, accompanied her predecessor, Boris Johnson, on a White House visit last year.
It’s been more than 75 years since Winston Churchill declared there was a “special relationship” between the two nations, a notion that leaders on both sides have repeatedly affirmed. Still, there have been bumps along the way.
Tony Blair was derisively branded by the British tabloids as George W. Bush’s “poodle” for backing the 2003 American-led invasion of Iraq. David Cameron and Barack Obama had a “bromance,” but Obama also had his frustrations with the Brits over defense spending and the U.K.’s handling of Libya following the 2011 ouster of Muammar Gaddafi.
Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan forged a close alliance in the midst of the Cold War, with the prime minister once telling students that the Republican president’s “really good sense of humor” helped their relationship. But there were difficulties too, such as when Thatcher and members of her Cabinet bristled at the Reagan administration’s initial neutrality in the Falklands War.
The White House wasn’t expecting Truss’s announcement in May, when she was foreign secretary, that the government would move forward with legislation that would rewrite parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol. The agreement was part of the U.K.’s 2020 Brexit withdrawal from the EU that was designed to avoid a hard north-south border with Ireland that might upset Northern Ireland’s fragile peace.
Now, in the first weeks of Truss’s premiership, Biden administration officials are carefully taking the measure of the new British leader. Analysts say there is some trepidation in the administration that undercutting the Northern Ireland protocol could plunge Europe into trade turmoil at a moment when Biden is working mightily to keep the West unified in confronting Russia over its aggression against Ukraine.
“Brexit could once again become the issue — the issue that can make it difficult for all of Europe to work together at a time when it is critical for Europe to work together,” Bergmann said. “If you’re the Biden administration, this is not the time for the two of your closest partners getting into fights.”
To be certain, there were areas of friction between Biden and Johnson, who had a warm rapport with former President Donald Trump.
Biden staunchly opposed Brexit as a candidate and had expressed great concern over the future of Northern Ireland. Biden once even derided Johnson as a “physical and emotional clone” of Trump.
Johnson worked hard to overcome that impression, stressing his common ground with Biden on climate change, support for international institutions and most notably by making certain Britain was an early and generous member of the U.S.-led alliance providing economic and military assistance to Ukraine in the aftermath of the Russian invasion.
The former prime minister also unsuccessfully pressed Biden starting days into his administration to begin negotiations on a new U.S.-U.K. trade deal just as the U.K. regained control over its national trade policy weeks before Biden took office and following the end of a post-Brexit transition period.
But Biden largely kept focus on his domestic to-do list in the early going of his presidency— passing trillions in spending on coronavirus relief, infrastructure, and more — and put negotiations on trade deals on the back burner.
Elliot Abrams, chairman of the conservative foreign policy group Vandenberg Coalition, said that Truss needs Biden to make a new U.S.-U.K. trade deal a priority. Queen Elizabeth’s funeral won’t be the setting for tough bilateral conversations, but it still marks a moment for the two leaders to begin taking stock of each other.
Truss, who succeeded Johnson after he was forced to resign in the face of a string of scandals, has lagged in the opinion polls. She also won her election with a smaller margin than her recent predecessors and is looking for an early win.
“I think if I were (Truss), I want recognition of the leading role Britain’s played, far more than any other country outside the United States in supporting Ukraine,” said Abrams, who served in senior national security and foreign policy roles in the Trump, George W. Bush and Reagan administrations. “And I think I’d want some positive economic message to give the British people, which could be that the free trade agreement negotiations are starting.”
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THIS PUPPET HELPS C-STORE CONSUMERS TRUST THEIR GUT
EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- f'real, inventors of on-the-go, blend-it-yourself (BIY) shakes and smoothies available at more than 20 thousand convenience store locations worldwide, is launching a new advertising campaign targeting Gen Z consumers.
The campaign – with commercial spots linked here and here – introduces Lil' Gutty, the brand's new puppet mascot who is helping convenience store customers make satisfying snack decisions out of a myriad of options available to them.
The campaign is based on the insight that Gen Z audiences are often looking for new and unique ways to express themselves. Because of this, they gravitate towards brands that empower individuality and support autonomy. The playful new mascot draws from cultural touch points that will resonate with Gen Z.
"Overt marketing tactics do not resonate with Gen Z. They want unique experiences and fun ways they can shape culture and ignite trends," said Nikkie McBrayer, Sr. Director Global Platforms, f'real. "That's exactly what we gave them with the creation of Lil' Gutty."
The campaign is backed by a U.S. and Canadian media plan featuring gaming partnerships with Twitch, social media influencer collabs, and a comprehensive buy across social channels. Media also includes connected TV, digital channels, and GSTV at gas station locations for point-of-purchase.
The campaign is from Muhtayzik Hoffer, the brand's lead creative and media agency, and was produced by Goat Island, the agency's in-house studio. To create Lil' Gutty, the agency partnered with James Kemp, puppet builder for the iconic musical comedy, Avenue Q.
In February 2022, the brand introduced The f'real SNICKERS® milkshake, joining a line-up of a dozen f'real flavors, including other popular confectionery brands.
f'real locations can be found at www.freal.com/finder.
f'real is a fast-growing company that designs, sells, and markets blend-it-yourself shakes and smoothies all made from honest ingredients. f'real machines can be found in more than 20,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada including convenience stores, colleges and universities, theaters, and military bases. The patented in-store blending system creates blends of delicious and authentic milkshakes, smoothies and protein shakes at the touch of a button in about a minute. As the No. 1 frozen novelty offering in convenience stores, f'real's success can be attributed to continued innovation in the category and the quality of its products. f'real foods is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rich Products Corporation and is based in Emeryville, CA. For more information, please visit freal.com or follow on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.
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| 2022-06-13T12:58:11Z
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CNN's Zahra Ullah says there are two moments from covering the war in Ukraine that she'll never forget: when she and her team got caught in crossfire, and the night Russia began its invasion.
Ullah is a senior field producer for CNN, based in Moscow. She has worked closely with CNN Senior International Correspondent Matthew Chance for three years covering the region.
While you don't see her on TV, she's often just off-screen, coordinating with CNN's newsrooms around the world to make sure everything goes smoothly.
She spoke with Inside CNN about the time she spent covering the war. She has since left Ukraine for a break but is still working on stories from afar. Here are excerpts from our conversation:
You were with Matthew Chance in Kyiv the night the invasion began. He was live on air when it happened. What was that like?
Ullah: It was a surreal moment. We were live on air with Don Lemon when we started hearing explosions on the morning of February 24 in Kyiv. It was the evening of February 23 in the US.
After months of hearing US intelligence that this was going to happen, for it then to finally start happening, and in Kyiv, was unreal. There seemed to be an argument that Russians may go for eastern Ukraine, but then suddenly it's happening in the capital, Kyiv, a city that I have been visiting the past few years with Matthew. To hear explosions happening there, usually a peaceful, vibrant city, was a bizarre moment.
You don't see me on camera, but I put on my flak jacket, and I got Matthew's flak jacket and helmet and was kneeling down and putting it beside him. CNN issued that flak jacket to me years ago, and this was the first time I've had to use it.
What were the reactions from your family and friends when they learned you were going into this conflict?
Ullah: My fiancé was of course very concerned. I left home in Moscow in January, before this was even a war. I remember him watching me pack my flak jacket and helmet. He was like, "Are you really going to need that?" I said, "Well, if this turns into a war, I will."
My parents and siblings are in the UK. I didn't realize how much anxiety I put them through. I only realized when they called me in the days before the invasion, saying, "Zahra, is there anything you need us to know about your personal affairs that you would like for us to help with if something happens?" It seems like a very dramatic question, but they were worried.
What's a moment that will stay with you after covering this war?
Ullah: We already talked about the night when the invasion started. That's one moment I'll never forget. Another one happened the following day, when we became the first journalists in the world to meet Russian soldiers invading Ukraine in Kyiv. And then we suddenly got caught up in gunfire.
There had been CNN reporting that the Russians had taken Antonov Airport in Hostomel. We were on our way to scope it out, and we got to a checkpoint. Some soldiers asked us to pull over, because we told them we wanted to do a live shot for CNN. Initially we thought they were Ukrainian soldiers. It turned out they were Russian soldiers.
We were like "Wow! We're talking to Russian soldiers. Russian soldiers who were invading Kyiv, Ukraine, and we were the first journalists in the world to encounter them."
Within seconds, everything changed. The soldiers got into defensive position, because they saw something ahead. We ran to take cover. Then there was this exchange of gunfire. It was a petrifying moment.
This is my first time covering a conflict like this. For me, what was so scary was just how quickly those situations happen. From having a conversation, checking paperwork at the checkpoint, to then running and taking cover. I remember just thinking, "When are the gunshots going to stop?"
What does it feel like to leave Ukraine after covering the war for weeks?
Ullah: To be honest, I'm really grateful that I'm healthy and that I'm OK. We've seen our colleagues, journalists at other news organizations, die while covering this conflict. Citizens and civilians are dying. I feel gratitude for my safety and my health, and I feel devastated for what the Ukrainian people are going through.
Also, because I live in Moscow, I think it's sad and concerning for what life will be like for Russians moving forward. We're perhaps seeing the beginnings of Russia being closed off from the world, isolation. I have a lot of affection for Moscow. It became home to me. I know that we just witnessed something that was a historical moment, and this will have long-lasting consequences for both countries.
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| 2022-05-28T10:34:10Z
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omidyar Network, alongside Carrot, today unveiled The Future of Data Challenge, which will award $1.1 million toward up to 10 transformative solutions that reimagine the data economy and help build a more equitable data future for all.
Each time someone explores the Internet, uses a mobile app, or engages with digital technology, their data is being collected and used by businesses and governments. Often, this data can be used to connect them with helpful information or services. But increasingly, it's used in ways that expose them to various social, emotional, physical, and financial risks. It's becoming even more common for data to be used in discriminatory ways, such as excluding entire groups of people from opportunities.
Until now, certain assumptions driving the data economy—like "data is property"—have largely gone unchallenged, promoting a lopsided bargain, limiting data's full societal value, and slowing innovation across the economy. The data economy is instead built on incentives that drive harmful business models, exacerbate surveillance risks, and concentrate power and wealth. History tells us this model is not sustainable, smart, or just.
"We need a new data culture," said Sushant Kumar, Director of Responsible Technology at Omidyar Network. "The end of the first quarter in a 'century of data' is approaching, and we have an opportunity to rethink all of the ideas we carried forward from the last century. In order to experience truly equitable and inclusive societies, we need to imagine entirely alternate data realities. We hope this challenge encourages society to reconsider what data means, how we distribute the risks and benefits, and how we can infuse fairness across institutions, technology, policies, and cultural norms."
We're inviting innovators, activists, designers, researchers, risk-takers, entrepreneurs, cooperatives, trusts, governments, and others, from every corner of the globe, to help identify transformative ideas that drive us toward a fundamentally different data future.
Participants must register by Thursday, August 25 at 3:00 PM PT and apply by Thursday, September 15 at 3:00 PM PT to be considered. Finalists will be notified in December 2022 and winners will be showcased at a public event in Spring 2023.
Proposals should focus on one or more of the following solution areas:
Activism & Awareness
Deliver a narrative or public campaign strategy to accomplish one or more of these objectives:
- Change hearts and minds about data's role in society
- Pursue justice and policy change
- Engage stakeholders in asserting their rights and agency
- Present a new vision for the data economy
Evidence, Design & Technology
Conceptualize or implement new models that establish greater fairness in the data value chain through one or a combination of:
- Evidence-producing concepts, which might include plans for qualitative and empirical research across disciplines about data's unique nature, its value, and vulnerabilities
- Design-oriented concepts, which might conceive new institutions, processes, consumer experiences, business models, and market conditions
- Technology-based experiments, which might include those built to enhance privacy and security, on decentralized/distributed ledgers and other Web3 principles, with open-source foundations, and to enhance fiduciary relationships
Governance & Policy
Propose new governance models and policy interventions that can demonstrate new ways of thinking about data moving away from "data as property" framing. These proposals might include:
- Social, ethical, and economic frameworks
- Codes, contracts, and cultural norms
- Legislation that enables better data governance
For more details about The Future of Data Challenge, please visit www.futureofdatachallenge.org.
About Omidyar Network:
Established by philanthropists Pam and Pierre Omidyar, Omidyar Network is a social change venture that has committed more than $1 billion to innovative for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations since 2004. Omidyar Network works to reimagine critical systems and the ideas that govern them, and to build more inclusive and equitable societies in which individuals have the social, economic, and democratic power to thrive. Learn more at www.omidyar.com.
About Carrot
Carrot has more than a decade of experience designing competitions with an open, fair, transparent and equitable approach that engages fresh perspectives, produces ground-breaking solutions, and drives tangible results. Learn more at www.carrot.net.
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| 2022-06-16T17:24:14Z
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Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced in Epstein sex abuse case
NEW YORK (AP) - Ghislaine Maxwell, the jet-setting socialite who once consorted with royals, presidents and billionaires, is set to be sentenced Tuesday for helping the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls.
The 11 a.m. sentencing in New York is the culmination of a prosecution that detailed how the power couple flaunted their riches and prominent connections to lure vulnerable girls as young as 14, and then exploit them.
Prosecutors said Epstein, who killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial, sexually abused children hundreds of times over more than a decade, and couldn’t have done so without the help of Maxwell, his longtime companion and onetime girlfriend.
“Maxwell’s conduct was shockingly predatory. She was a calculating, sophisticated, and dangerous criminal who preyed on vulnerable young girls and groomed them for sexual abuse,” prosecutors wrote in a court filing.
In December, a jury convicted Maxwell of sex trafficking, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts and two conspiracy charges. Prosecutors say she deserves 30 to 55 years in prison.
Maxwell, 60, has denied abusing anyone. Her lawyers have asked U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan to impose a sentence of no more than five years.
“The witnesses at trial testified about Ms. Maxwell’s facilitation of Epstein’s abuse, but Epstein was always the central figure: Epstein was the mastermind, Epstein was the principal abuser, and Epstein orchestrated the crimes for his personal gratification,” they wrote in a court filing.
Epstein and Maxwell’s associations with some of the world’s most famous people were not a prominent part of the trial, but mentions of friends like Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and Britain’s Prince Andrew showed how the pair exploited their connections to impress their prey.
Over the past 17 years, scores of women have accused Epstein of abusing them. Many described Maxwell as acting as a madam who recruited them to give massages to Epstein.
The trial, though, revolved around allegations from only a handful of those women.
Four testified that they were abused as teens in the 1990s and early 2000s at Epstein’s mansions in Florida, New York, New Mexico and the Virgin Islands.
Three were identified in court only by their first names or pseudonyms to protect their privacy: Jane, a television actress; Kate, an ex-model from the U.K.; and Carolyn, now a mom recovering from drug addiction. The fourth was Annie Farmer, who identified herself in court by her real name after speaking out publicly.
They described how Maxwell charmed them with conversation and gifts and promises that Epstein could use his wealth and connections to help fulfill their dreams.
Then, they testified, she led them to give massages to Epstein that turned sexual and played it off as normal.
Carolyn testified that she was one of several underprivileged teens who lived near Epstein’s Florida home in the early 2000s and took up an offer to massage him in exchange for $100 bills in what prosecutors described as “a pyramid of abuse.”
Maxwell made all the arrangements, Carolyn told the jury, even though she knew the girl was only 14 at the time.
The allegations against Epstein first surfaced publicly in 2005. He pleaded guilty to sex charges in Florida and served 13 months in jail, much of it in a work-release program as part of a deal criticized as lenient. Afterward, he was required to register as a sex offender.
In the years that followed, many women sued Epstein over alleged abuse. One, Virginia Giuffre, claimed that Epstein and Maxwell had also pressured her into sexual trysts with other powerful men, including Prince Andrew. All of those men denied the allegations and Giuffre ultimately settled a lawsuit against Andrew out of court.
Federal prosecutors in New York revived the case against Epstein after stories by the Miami Herald in 2018 brought new attention to his crimes. He was arrested in 2019, but killed himself a month later.
Eleven months later after his death, Maxwell was arrested at a New Hampshire estate. A U.S., British and French citizen, she has remained in a federal jail in New York City since then as her lawyers repeatedly criticize her treatment, saying she was even unjustly placed under suicide watch days before sentencing. Prosecutors say the claims about the jail are exaggerated and that Maxwell has been treated better than other prisoners.
Her lawyers also fought to have her conviction tossed on the grounds of juror misconduct.
Days after the verdict, one juror gave media interviews in which he disclosed he had been sexually abused as a child — something he hadn’t told the court during jury selection. Maxwell’s lawyers said she deserved a new trial. A judge disagreed.
At least eight women have submitted letters to the judge, describing the sexual abuse they said they endured for having met Maxwell and Epstein. Four of them plan to make oral statements at sentencing, including two women — Annie Farmer and Kate — who testified at the trial.
In letters to the judge, six of Maxwell’s seven living siblings pleaded for leniency.
Anne Holve and Philip Maxwell, her eldest siblings, wrote that her relationship with Epstein began soon after the 1991 death of their father, the British newspaper magnate Robert Maxwell.
They said Robert Maxwell had subjected her daughter to “frequent rapid mood swings, huge rages and rejections.”
“This led her to becoming very vulnerable to abusive and powerful men who would be able to take advantage of her innate good nature,” they wrote.
Prosecutors called Maxwell’s shifting of blame to Epstein “absurd and offensive.”
“Maxwell was an adult who made her own choices,” they wrote to the court. “She made the choice to sexually exploit numerous underage girls. She made the choice to conspire with Epstein for years, working as partners in crime and causing devastating harm to vulnerable victims. She should be held accountable for her disturbing role in an extensive child exploitation scheme.”
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Passengers climb out of windows during Boston train fire
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (AP) — One passenger jumped into a river and several others climbed out of windows when a Boston-area public transit train caught fire during the Thursday morning commute, officials said. The fire is the latest in a string of dangerous problems with the troubled system.
No injuries were reported, and the person who jumped into the water declined medical attention, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said in a statement.
The MBTA’s inbound Orange Line train was crossing the Mystic River just north of Boston, approaching Assembly station in Somerville at about 6:45 a.m., when flames and smoke were spotted coming from the lead car, the statement said. About 200 passengers were on board, and most were walked off the train to a nearby station by MBTA personnel.
After the power was turned off, the train was brought to a railyard for an investigation, and infrastructure is being inspected. The MBTA has notified the Federal Transit Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
The train in question was 43 years old, MBTA spokesperson Joe Pesaturo said, and not one of several new Orange Line cars that were temporarily pulled from service recently when one car experienced a failure in its battery compartment. They have since been returned to service.
The Federal Transit Administration launched a review of Boston’s subway system in April following several accidents that led to injuries or death within the past year. The federal agency last month issued a series of directives to immediately address “longstanding issues” with the system’s “overall safety program and safety culture.”
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IRVING, Texas, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC), in conjunction with its third quarter earnings release for fiscal 2022, invites you to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central) with Barbara Smith, Chairman, President & CEO and Paul Lawrence, Senior Vice President & CFO.
The teleconference will also be available via webcast. To access the webcast (in listen-only mode), please visit Commercial Metals Company's Web site at www.cmc.com.
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) and its subsidiaries manufacture, recycle and fabricate steel and metal products and provide related materials and services through a network of facilities that includes seven electric arc furnace ("EAF") mini mills, two EAF micro mills, one rerolling mill, steel fabrication and processing plants, construction-related product warehouses, and metal recycling facilities in the United States and Poland. Through its Tensar division, CMC is a leading global provider of innovative ground and soil stabilization solutions selling into more than 80 national markets through its two major product lines: Tensar® geogrids and Geopier® foundation systems.
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- The first project presented with the Sandbox Network as a member of the BORA Governance Council.
- Plans to support various projects from PFP NFT to P2E games of 'Meta Toy DragonZ.'
- Hold onboarding celebration event for 'Meta Toy DragonZ.'
SEOUL, South Korea, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 27th, BORANETWORK (CEO Song Gye-han) announced that a non-fungible token (hereinafter NFT) project 'Meta Toy DragonZ (MTDZ)' of the multi-channel network (hereinafter MCN) Sandbox Network (CEO Lee Pil-sung) will be onboarded to BORA.
'Meta Toy DragonZ' is a project operated by Sandbox Network, a leading digital entertainment company in the MCN industry. Based on pixel art, it sequentially presents various Web 3.0-based metaverse business works such as PFP (Profile Picture) NFT as well as P2E (Play to Earn) games, etc.
In particular, in the first quarter of last year, the company launched PFP NFT using the intellectual property of 'Meta Toy DragonZ' and immediately sold everything, proving the potential of the NFT market again.
BORANETWORK will support transactions in the BORA PORTAL marketplace of 'Meta Toy DragonZ NFT through this joint project. In addition, it plans to support the exchange of game goods used in the 'MTDZ' game through BORA, which is scheduled to be released later.
To celebrate this onboarding, the BORANETWORK will hold an event exclusively for 'Meta Toy DragonZ'.
First, by June 10th, a wallet that registered the "Meta Toy DragonZ" NFT on the sales list will be randomly drawn at the BORA PORTAL marketplace and will be given "tBORA" that can be converted into game goods.
In addition, 'tBORA' will be presented through a lottery to users who retweeted the official tweet of 'Meta Toy DragonZ Bora Onboarding' by June 7.
BORANETWORK CBO Lim Young-joon said, "I am truly happy that 'Meta Toy DragonZ' has shown new potential in the NFT market and that 'Meta Toy DragonZ' has been onboarded to BORA," adding, "We will do our best to expand the influence of 'MTDZ' IP by actively utilizing the platform operating know-how of the BORANETWORK."
The services provided by BORA PORTAL can be checked through the BORA PORTAL website.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smiths Medical issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to notify affected customers of a potential issue with specific Level 1® H-2 Pressure Chambers used with the Level 1 Fast Flow Fluid Warmers.
In 2015, Smiths Medical implemented a design change to widen the hinge/latch assembly on the Level 1 H-2 Pressure Chambers used with the Level 1 Fast Flow Fluid Warmers (Models H-1025 or H-1200) or added it to the H-1000 model. The company has become aware that Level 1 H-2 Pressure Chambers with the wider hinge/latch assembly can potentially impact the pressure exerted onto the IV fluid bag while contained within the pressure chamber, which may result in decreased flow rate, stopped flow, or residual fluid left within the IV bag.
Affected product was distributed in the United States between December 19, 2016, and March 10, 2022. However, all Level 1 H-2 Pressure Chamber devices have the potential to be affected by this issue, because some devices may have received a hinge/latch replacement during that timeframe. Level 1 H-2 Pressure chambers with the wide hinge/latch assembly are more susceptible to this issue in the following scenarios:
- kinked tubing on the disposable administration sets
- use of the lowest flow rate disposables (DI-50, D-70, or DI-70) when delivering viscous fluids such as chilled blood from 300 mL or smaller IV bags
Decreased flow rate, stopped flow, or residual fluid left within the IV bag could result in under-delivery or delay of therapy, leading to potential inadvertent hypothermia, hypovolemia, and/or hypotension which may lead to serious injury and death.
Smiths Medical has sent all affected customers and distributors a letter outlining the risk and providing specific steps to determine whether their devices are affected or not and what steps to follow if they have affected product in service. A copy of that letter can be found here.
For further inquiries, please contact Smith Medical using the information provided below.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been notified of this action.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
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Pro golfer Bart Bryant killed in vehicle accident in Florida
POLK CITY, Fla. (AP) — Professional golfer Bart Bryant was killed and his wife was injured when a truck slammed into their SUV while they were stopped in a line of vehicles on a central Florida roadway for a construction crew, authorities said Wednesday.
Bryant, 59, a three-time winner on the PGA Tour, was unresponsive when emergency responders in Polk City found him Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital where he died. His wife, Donna, 49, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in an emailed statement.
According to the sheriff’s office, the Bryants’ SUV was stopped at the construction site near an intersection. A truck traveling in the same direction failed to see their stopped SUV and slammed into it, the sheriff’s office said.
The sheriff’s office said an investigation was ongoing. Bryant lived in nearby Auburndale.
“He was a champion on and off the course and will be dearly missed by many,” the PGA Tour Champions tweeted.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CATIC has received an upgraded rating of "A-" from the Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA). According to KBRA, an "A-" rating indicates the insurer's financial condition is sound and the entity is likely to meet its policyholder obligations under difficult economic, financial and business conditions. The outlook is stable. KBRA also upgraded the rating for CATIC Financial, Inc. and affirmed the rating on CATIC Title Insurance Company. Both outlooks are stable.
CATIC's rating upgrade was influenced by the ongoing execution of its strategic plans, which has resulted in favorable premium trends and strong growth in earnings and surplus in recent years. This rating also reflects CATIC's dominant market position in New England, particularly its leading presence in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. CATIC, along with its sister company, CATIC Title Insurance Company, has had a significant growth in direct premiums over the past seven years. This has resulted in The CATIC Family of Companies becoming the 5th largest independent title insurance provider in the U.S., based on direct premiums written.
In response to CATIC's new rating, James M. Czapiga, Esq., President and CEO of The CATIC Family of Companies, stated, "This rating upgrade to an A- is the result of all the hard work and tireless efforts of our associates. The last few years have been challenging and we have met those challenges, head on. I am grateful to work with such outstanding and dedicated individuals each and every day. Our growth, geographic expansion, operating results, and strong balance sheet have gotten us to this point. We are pleased with this rating increase as it helps validate that our vision for the CATIC Family of Companies remains in focus."
According to KBRA, CATIC's investment portfolio is generally conservative with the majority of holdings in bonds with an average credit quality of "AA." The rating agency also noted that CATIC's management team has an extensive legal background and is aligned with the company's core business strategy to maintain the involvement of real estate attorneys and independent agents in every real estate closing transaction.
Based on this new upgraded rating and stable outlook, KBRA expects adequate surplus growth at CATIC over the next few years driven by projected profitability.
ABOUT CATIC:
CATIC, along with its sister company CATIC Title Insurance Company, is currently licensed in every state east of the Mississippi and in Texas and is currently doing business through an independent agent network in 15 states. The Company is an underwriting member of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the North American Bar-Related® Title Insurers. For more information about the Company, or to become a CATIC agent, please visit us at www.CATIC.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC ("AllianzGI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APBIX) (NASDAQ: APBPX) (NASDAQ: APBRX) (NASDAQ: APKIX) (NASDAQ: APKPX) (NASDAQ: APKRX) (NASDAQ: AZIAX) (NASDAQ: AZICX) (NASDAQ: AZIIX) (NASDAQ: AZIPX) (NASDAQ: AZIRX) (NASDAQ: AZUAX) (NASDAQ: AZUCX) (NASDAQ: AZUIX) (NASDAQ: AZUPX) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, sold, or liquidated mutual funds shares managed by AllianzGI's Structured Products Group from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2020. Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/agi.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges, inter alia, that AllianzGI committed securities fraud from 2015 through 2020 through a scheme to defraud prospective and current Mutual Fund investors by making false and misleading statements that substantially understated the risks being taken by the Mutual Funds. Instead of managing the Mutual Funds as represented, the Complaint alleges that AllianzGI prioritized returns over risk management in ways that were fundamentally inconsistent with AllianzGI's representations concerning the Mutual Funds Principal Investment Strategies. AllianzGI and its managers engaged in this conduct, the Complaint alleges, to increase the compensation paid to AllianzGI as investment manager and to its employees as portfolio managers of the Mutual Funds. The Complaint also alleges that AllianzGI acted negligently and breached its fiduciary duties to investors.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/agi or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in AllianzGI 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.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Reported robbery leads to vehicle puruit
After an overnight robbery, suspect leads police on chase
Published: Aug. 19, 2022 at 4:29 AM CDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Officers responded to reports of a robbery in the 2100 block of SW Potomac shortly before 3:45 a.m Friday Aug. 19.
When officers arrived the suspected vehicle involved fleed and a pursuit began.
No suspects are currently in custody.
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PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Collective Publishers announced today it will publish international human rights activist and writer Taslima Nasrin. In this powerful selection of essays, Taslima confronts issues of women's oppression and gender inequality, freedom of speech, and religious violence. In bold, pragmatic style, her language of protest challenges the androcentric paradigms that have dictated the female experience for millennia. Taslima unflinchingly questions long held views on marriage, effects of religious rituals on women, prostitution, genital mutilation, divorce, and sexual assault, among many other crucial issues.
Forced into exile after being expelled from Bangladesh for her frank and brave writing, Nasrin has been a heroic and courageous voice throughout the world, with many of her works topping the bestseller lists. Taslima Unbound captures the essence of her life's work and is key for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of this celebrated feminist writer.
Taslima Nasrin has been the recipient of the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the promotion of tolerance and nonviolence, the Simone de Beauvoir Prize, an honorary doctorate from the American University of Paris, among many other important recognitions.
About Global Collective Publishers:
Founded as an independent press in 2019, Global Collective's mission is to provide a platform for voices from around the world, crossing the borders of language, culture, and religion, to create a space where diverse communities can exchange stories that express their individual and shared sense of humanity through a variety of literary genres.
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Patil honored as an ambitious leader and industry pioneer tackling the world's biggest challenges
EDISON, N.J., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Innovation ("Orion"), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, today announced that Raj Patil, CEO and President of Orion, has been named a winner of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 New Jersey Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US).
Now in its 36th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Award is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed. Patil was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes. He was awarded the honor during a ceremony on Wednesday, June 15.
"It is an honor to be named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in New Jersey," said Patil. "I am proud to lead an incredible team of associates to deliver mission critical digital solutions to our clients across the world. I want to thank EY for this recognition and our team for their commitment and hard work to become the trusted technology partner for hundreds of global businesses."
Under Patil's leadership since 2016, Orion has grown both organically and inorganically through selective strategic growth investments and acquisitions. Patil has fostered a culture of continuous innovation and learning across Orion and has driven the company's intellectual property focused solutions, which includes twelve issued and eight pending U.S. and international patents. He has also significantly expanded the company's global footprint to 14 major global delivery locations, including new locations in Mexico, Romania, and Turkey. Orion's domain expertise has grown significantly under Patil in key industries such as Hi-Tech, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, and Healthcare.
Since its launch, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries around the world. As a New Jersey award winner, Patil is now eligible for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 National Awards. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced later this year.
Orion Innovation ("Orion") is a leading digital transformation and product development services firm. Rooted in engineering and design thinking, along with a unique combination of agility, scale and maturity, its team of over 6,000 associates helps Fortune 1000 companies improve efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, and develop new digital offerings. Through its delivery centers in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, Orion serves clients across Hi-Tech, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services and Healthcare industries. For more information, visit www.orioninc.com.
Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind. It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National Overall winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ title. ey.com/us/eoy
EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoneweg U.S. LLC ("Stoneweg US"), a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisitions and developments, announced the acquisition of Old Jennings, in Middleburg, FL which rolls up to the bustling Jacksonville MSA, and represents the Company's third major project in its growing multifamily apartment development pipeline. Stoneweg US will utilize 15 acres to build a 316-unit multifamily apartment community, reserving 7.5 acres on the 22.5-acre site for green space.
"Old Jennings is an exciting addition to our growing development portfolio," said Mark Rios, Director of Development for Stoneweg US. "Jacksonville has steadily seen positive net migration for the last several years and continues to be a popular tourist destination for its rich history and cultural scene so our ability to capitalize on such a strong submarket bodes very well for our proposed construction of Old Jennings."
Old Jennings is conveniently located in the north central area of Clay County with close proximately to major highways, employers, shopping sites and cultural attractions. Following construction, the multifamily apartment community will consist of 1,2, and 3-bedroom units with ample square footage for growing families. Amenities will be first-class and inclusive of an expansive clubhouse with swimming pool, garage and storage availability, a dog park and quality fitness center. Units will be fully equipped with energy efficient appliances and stand-out finishes, and the multifamily community will adhere to the highest sustainability practices with respect to waste reduction, water efficiency and energy usage.
Jacksonville-based, Boldline Design Group, will serve as the lead architect; Almond Engineering has been appointed as the project's civil engineer; and WhiteSpace will serve as the Building Technology Advisors. Stoneweg US will also submit the project for Green Globes Certification in accordance with its commitment to incorporate sustainability best practices throughout each development they build.
"Our goal is to grow an aggressive and robust multifamily development pipeline that incorporates sustainability and community within all stages of the construction," said Sam Palmer, EVP, Asset Management and Development. "Old Jennings checks all the boxes in that regard."
Groundbreaking for Old Jennings is targeted for Q3 of 2022 with an anticipated construction cycle of approximately 24 months.
Stoneweg US is a multifamily real estate investment firm located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, FL boasting a portfolio valuation of $1.9 Billion comprised of ~14,000 units. Dedicated to redefining multifamily housing, we invest in and develop communities through sustainable housing solutions and proven value-add strategies to drive healthy investor returns and enhance the resident experience. For more information on Stoneweg US, please visit: www.stoneweg.us.
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Forever Stamps Highlight the National Marine Sanctuaries System
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service dedicated 16 new Forever stamps today celebrating the nation's underwater treasures that showcase the abundant wildlife and diverse ecosystems found throughout the National Marine Sanctuary System. The ceremony took place at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
For 50 years, U.S. national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments have protected areas with special ecological, cultural and historical significance.
"Protecting our environment is one of the most important things we can do now and for future generations," said William D. Zollars, a member of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, who served as the dedicating official. "The habitats protected by these marine sanctuaries and monuments help ensure the survival of threatened and endangered species. The National Marine Sanctuaries Forever stamps celebrate these habitats. Customers can share the beauty of these protected areas when they send mail to family and friends."
Zollars was joined by Paul Scholz, deputy assistant administrator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Ocean Service, and Leon Panetta, former secretary of defense and co-chair of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
"The National Marine Sanctuary stamp series is a colorful celebration of the beauty, abundance, and diversity of our nation's most iconic underwater places," said Paul M. Scholz, deputy assistant administrator for the National Ocean Service. "As these stamps circulate across the nation, we hope they'll generate excitement about these incredible places, and what people can do to help protect them. We especially hope they inspire people to visit a national marine sanctuary. Perhaps, the stamps will even inspire a child who one day grows up to become a marine biologist, environmental educator, science communicator, or a passionate protector of our blue planet."
The Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, which established a framework for designating national marine sanctuaries, was signed into law on Oct. 23, 1972. Today, the National Marine Sanctuary System is managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Encompassing more than 620,000 square miles, the sanctuary system currently comprises 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments, stretching from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, and from the Florida Keys to the Pacific Northwest.
Protecting some of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, the National Marine Sanctuary System preserves habitats that are especially vital for the survival of threatened and endangered species, including threatened green sea turtles, endangered Hawaiian monk seals and critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales. The system also safeguards important feeding and breeding grounds for humpback whales, seabirds such as albatross and shearwaters and a variety of other species.
The sanctuary system balances the protection of the nation's maritime ecosystems and maritime history by allowing visitors to enjoy the sanctuaries responsibly. The majority of U.S. national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments are open for sustainable recreation, including diving and snorkeling, kayaking and canoeing, sailing and sport fishing. Their educational centers attract thousands of visitors each year. They also help preserve and celebrate the ancient sites, cultural artifacts and living traditions of the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited these regions for millennia.
The pane of 16 stamps includes photographs taken by Daryl Duda, Michael Durham, Mark Sullivan, Peter Turcik and Norbert Wu, and by NOAA employees Wendy Cover, Jeff Harris, Elliott Hazen, Joseph Hoyt, Ed Lyman, Greg McFall, Matt McIntosh, G. P. Schmahl and Kate Thompson.
"National Marine Sanctuaries" appears in blue type at the top of the pane. The words "USA" and "Forever" are at the bottom left of each stamp. A map of the National Marine Sanctuary System, illustrated by Todd M. Detwiler, is printed on the back of the pane. Art director Greg Breeding designed the pane using existing photographs.
News of the stamps are being shared with the hashtag #MarineSanctuariesStamps.
Postal Products
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1‑ounce price. Information for ordering first-day-of-issue postmarks and covers is at usps.com/shop.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Yext, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of YEXT 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: March 4, 2021 to March 8, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, among other things, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 16, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/yext-class-action-lawsuit/?id=29291&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of YEXT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 16, 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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