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NPCA Advances National Park Conservation Efforts With Powerful Engagement Platform
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), one of the leading conservation organizations in the U.S., has selected Engaging Networks as their fundraising and advocacy technology partner. Engaging Networks' powerful digital engagement platform will allow the NPCA to fully mobilize a database of 1.6 million members and supporters for campaigns that aim to protect and preserve our national parks.
"Most of us have treasured memories of visiting America's many breathtaking national parks," said Clinton O'Brien, President and COO of Engaging Networks. "Engaging Networks is very honored to support the National Parks Conservation Association in their fundraising and advocacy efforts, as they work to protect and promote these amazing resources for all Americans."
"Our national parks are incredible gifts that deserve our protection and preservation," said Sabra Lugthart-Thomas, Senior Director of Digital Fundraising, NPCA. "The National Parks Conservation Association is excited to partner with Engaging Networks to bolster the fundraising and advocacy efforts that will support some of our most important campaigns to protect and enhance America's National Park System for present and future generations. Engaging Networks offers a comprehensive set of campaigning tools that fits our needs perfectly."
For over a century, the NPCA has been a strong, independent voice advocating for national park protections on the ground, in the courtroom and on Capitol Hill. Their most recent advocacy campaign seeks to educate lawmakers and the public on the benefits of the Senate's new Inflation Reduction Act which would support the National Park Service with nearly $1 billion in benefits to improve climate resilience across the park system.
Engaging Networks is a digital engagement platform that offers nonprofits everything that they need to successfully raise more money and win more campaigns. From out-of-the-box fundraising donation pages and marketing automation journeys to artificial intelligence and SMS messaging features, the platform is updated constantly with new features and upgrades every six to eight weeks. And with a 97% client retention rate, Engaging Networks has become a valued partner to more than 450 nonprofits in 50 countries around the world. For more information on how Engaging Networks is changing the nonprofit landscape, read some of our recent client case studies.
About NPCA: Since 1919, the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association has been the leading voice in safeguarding our national parks. NPCA and its nearly 1.6 million members and supporters work together to protect and preserve our nation's most iconic and inspirational places for future generations. For more information, visit npca.org.
About Engaging Networks: Engaging Networks is an innovative digital engagement technology platform with the ability to fully adapt to a nonprofit's fundraising and advocacy needs. Engaging Networks proudly works with a variety of important organizations such as The Humane Society of the United States, National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Human Rights Campaign, PETA and Amnesty International. To learn more, visit engagingnetworks.net.
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VIDEO: Truck loses porta-potties on highway; several cars damaged
MILWAUKEE (WISN) - A flatbed truck lost several portable toilets while traveling in Wisconsin, leaving drivers trying to dodge them on a highway.
“I see a porta-potty flying back at me, and I tried my best to swerve out of the way, but it hit my driver’s side, causing me to pull over,” said driver Alex Hilario.
Another driver, Vern Hicks, said the items on the highway seemed to appear out of nowhere.
“I didn’t know what it was at first until I hit it and thought, ‘I just hit a porta-john in the middle of I-94,’” Hicks said.
According to Hicks, his car had serious damage and might have to be totaled.
Authorities responded to the incident, shutting down a portion of the highway to clear the portable toilets.
According to officials, four damaged cars had to be towed from the scene, but no injuries were reported in the incident.
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- People who have moderate to severe restless legs syndrome, or RLS, are four times as likely to suffer from clinically severe depression and suicidal thoughts as the general population, according to a new study by the RLS Foundation. Despite patients' symptom severity, primary care physicians frequently misdiagnose or mistreat the condition, the research also found.
The study, called ODYSSEY II, also notes people with moderate to severe RLS have less than half the health-related quality of life, or HRQoL, of a fully healthy person. This is comparable to the reduced quality of life from conditions such as psoriasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), overactive bladder and inflammatory bowel disease.
"This study underscores the toll that RLS has on mental and physical health," says Charles E. Phelps, PhD, a health economist and senior author of the study. "Depression and suicidal thoughts are major consequences of RLS, in addition to sleep loss. Sleep deprivation caused by RLS can rob people of the ability to live and work normally. Sleep loss also puts people at increased risk of developing hypertension, diabetes, heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer's disease."
RLS is a chronic neurological disease characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs. Many people with RLS endure unrelenting nightly symptoms that severely disrupt sleep. An estimated 7%–8% of adults in the US have RLS, and 2%–3% need ongoing treatment. There are four FDA-approved drugs to treat RLS; however, these medications can lose their effectiveness over time or cause serious side effects in some patients.
In ODYSSEY II, 2,745 people with confirmed RLS completed a survey about RLS diagnosis and severity, associated medical conditions, treatments and medical care.
Among the respondents, 37% had depression that was moderate or worse — a rate four times that of the general US adult population. In addition, 15% had suicidal thoughts — four times the national average. By mapping depression scores to a standard measure for health-related quality of life, the researchers found that ODYSSEY II participants experienced less than half the quality of life of a fully healthy person.
The survey also found extensive delays in diagnosis and treatment. Overall, the average time from when people first began experiencing bothersome RLS symptoms to seeking treatment was 9.8 years, and from there the average time to diagnosis was 2.2 years.
Almost half of confirmed RLS patients (43%) reported that their primary care providers did not take their condition seriously. Those who received treatment at certified RLS Quality Care Centers rated their providers favorably 80% of the time, compared with only 52% of those using non-certified providers. Further, among patients taking opioid medication for RLS, 21% reported difficulty obtaining prescription renewals.
"These findings point to the urgent need for universal screening for RLS in primary care and for provider education," says Phelps. "People are suffering needlessly with RLS for a decade or more before they receive treatment."
Results also show limitations in RLS treatment options. Many respondents had stopped taking medications due to side effects or lack of relief. This emphasizes the need for further basic and clinical research to improve RLS treatment options, and find a cure.
A companion survey was completed by 432 people living with partners who had RLS. Results show RLS impacts partners in areas such as sleep, social lives, travel, mood and happiness. About one-third of partners had moved into separate beds, and almost 1 in 20 said that their partners' RLS was disruptive enough to consider ending the relationship.
Karla Dzienkowski is executive director of the RLS Foundation. "ODYSSEY II highlights the challenges that people with RLS are facing every day," Dzienkowski says. "We need to shorten the diagnostic timeline and improve RLS medical care. And we need research to find more enduring treatments for the millions of people who struggle with this devastating disease."
For more details about the survey and key findings, view the executive summary at www.rls.org/ODYSSEYII.
ODYSSEY II was supported by an educational grant from Azurity Pharmaceuticals.
About the RLS Foundation
The RLS Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of the millions of men, women and children who live with restless legs syndrome, or RLS. Founded in 1989, the Foundation's goals are to increase awareness, improve treatments and, through research, find a cure for RLS. The Foundation serves healthcare providers, researchers, 6,300 members and an estimated 12 million individuals (10 million adults and 1.5 million children) in the US who have RLS. The RLS Foundation has awarded over $1.8 million in grants for medical research on RLS causes and treatments.
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“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1)
One day a young girl asked her mother as they were cooking a roast: “Why do you cut the end of the roast, before putting it into the pan?”
Her Mother paused for a second, searching her memory to find the answer. With no conclusion she called her mother and asked, “Mom, why do we cut the end of the roast before putting it in the pan?” Her mother now in the prime of her senior years replied; “My pan was too small!”
Too small! Wow! All these years, the mother of the young girl, never thought to ask why, because she was simply imitating her mother. In John 5:19. Jesus said: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. Jesus was declaring before all that He was only imitating what He saw Father God doing, and if anyone ever asked what Father God is truly like, reading the Scriptures, seeing Jesus will tell it all. Jesus is good, because Father God is good: Act 10:38. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, Who went around doing good and healing all those under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
God is Love, so Jesus loves; John 15:13. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Jesus imitated His Father showing love, laying everything on the line to save the lost. God gave His most precious possession; John 3:16. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Merriam Webster gives three definitions of the word imitator (1) to follow as a pattern, model, or example; (2) to be or appear like: resemble; (3) to produce a copy of: reproduce. These three definitions say a lot. The problem today is what and who are we imitating. Most of the time we imitate those who have great influence in our lives, mother, father, uncle or aunt. But what has happened today is the world has influenced the church. The church in some cases has become distracted by the enemy which has caused the loss of intimacy with God. Instead of allowing the presence of the Holy Spirit to lead and guide, we have become persuaded by outside sources.
How do we change this? First we must come back to the basics of Love, loving God because HE first loved us! The Word of God should be the emphasis on what we believe and each example of Christ should be imitated. As Merriam Webster stated we must model, resemble and reproduce. Just as Jesus showed us the Father, we must show the world Jesus Christ. As we bend our knees, yielding our hearts to the leading of the Holy Spirit, we will imitate Christ.
Can others see Christ in you? Will you sacrifice your time, sweat and tears imitating Christ in efforts to save the lost! Will we lay it on the line, following Jesus Christ becoming an imitator of Christ? Tell others you see that Jesus is Lord. Tell them He was born of a virgin, died on the cross. Tell them Jesus rose from the dead with all power, glory, because he imitated the Father! | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/faith/article_d1cfe5a2-0f50-11ed-8d97-1707efe58bb3.html | 2022-07-30T08:12:37Z |
SAN RAMON, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eCIFM Solutions Inc. (eCIFM®) IBM Gold-Accredited IBM business partner and developer of eCIFM On The Go! mobile applications, is pleased to announce that it was awarded a multi-year contract to enhance and support an IWMS system for the Judicial Council of California.
The Council conducted a comprehensive RFP (Request for Proposal) process that attracted interest from world-class organizations, ultimately selecting eCIFM® for their extensive TRIRIGA experience, longevity and deep bench of development, consulting, and support resources. The project scope entails remediation, upgrade and implementation of additional modules and features to support the Council's processes and requirements. After the upgrade of TRIRIGA, eCIFM will then move the upgraded environment from the Council's current hosted environment to the IBM FedRAMP SaaS cloud, which will also include the database conversion to DB2. eCIFM will then begin a multi-year engagement to provide on-going TRIRIGA support and maintenance for the Council's IWMS system.
The Judicial Council of California is the policymaking body for California's judicial branch, the largest court system in the United States. To carry out its' functions, the Council has an extensive and varied portfolio of over 800 properties and is both a tenant and a landlord. Buildings range from courts to administrative offices and are located throughout the state of California.
eCIFM® is a Systems Integrator for all leading IWMS applications. Founded in 2000, eCIFM is a Gold-Accredited IBM TRIRIGA Business Partner and an iOFFICE, Nuvolo, ServiceNow and Archibus Business Partner, providing services for organizations looking to improve their real estate portfolios and workplace management. eCIFM® is the developer of the patented On The Go! (OTG!) suite of mobile applications for Facilities Management, used by hundreds of mobile technicians across a variety of industries. eCIFM® is a global company with offices in USA, Australia, Hong Kong and India. Verdantix, an independent analyst research firm, featured eCIFM Solutions as one of the top 13 system integrators for IWMS in the world. Verdantix recognized eCIFM for "a unique IWMS platform and mobile implementation package" in their 2021 Green Quadrant Report.
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Sounders top NYCFC 3-1 in 1st leg of Champions League semis
By TIM BOOTH
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SEATTLE (AP) — Albert Rusnák and Jordan Morris scored in the first half, Nicolás Lodeiro added a penalty kick goal midway through the second half, and the Seattle Sounders claimed a 3-1 win over New York City FC in the first-leg of the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals. The two-game, aggregate-goal series saw the homestanding Sounders take a comfortable advantage. But Seattle also allowed a key road goal to NYCFC’s Thiago Andrade in the first half that could serve as a tiebreaker in next week’s second-leg played at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. The winner will meet either Pumas or Cruz Azul from LigaMX in the two-game, home-and-home final. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/06/sounders-top-nycfc-3-1-in-1st-leg-of-champions-league-semis/ | 2022-04-07T05:36:15Z |
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Upstart, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST).
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s parliament on Monday elected opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan.
Sharif took the oath of office inside the stately, white marble palace known as the Presidency in a brief ceremony.
But his elevation won’t guarantee a peaceful path forward or solve the country’s many economic problems, including high inflation and a soaring energy crisis.
Sharif, the brother of disgraced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, won with 174 votes after more than 100 lawmakers from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or Pakistan Justice Party, resigned and walked out of the National Assembly in protest.
Those 174 votes — two more than the required simple majority — are enough to pass laws in the 342-seat assembly. If Khan’s followers take to the streets, as he has vowed, it could create more pressure on lawmakers and deepen the crisis.
Khan, a former cricket star whose conservative Islamist ideology and dogged independence characterized his three years and eight months in office, was ousted early Sunday. He lost a no-confidence vote after being deserted by his party allies and a key coalition partner.
In a show of strength and a precursor to the political uncertainty ahead, Khan rallied hundreds of thousands of supporters in protests Sunday night, describing the new leadership as an “imposed government” that colluded with the U.S. to oust him. His backers marched in cities across Pakistan, waving large party flags and shouted slogans promising to return him to power. The crowds were dominated by youths who make up the backbone of Khan’s supporters.
The political drama began April 3 when Khan sidestepped an initial no-confidence vote demanded by the opposition by dissolving parliament and calling early elections. The opposition, which accuses Khan of economic mismanagement, appealed to the Supreme Court. After four days of deliberations, the court said Khan’s move was illegal and the no-confidence vote went ahead, leading to his ouster.
Khan has demanded early elections — the balloting is not due before August 2023. He has tapped into anti-American sentiment in Pakistan, accusing Washington of conspiring with his opponents to topple him. That conspiracy theory resonates with his youthful base, which often sees the U.S. war on terrorism after 9/11 as unfairly targeting Pakistan.
Khan claims Washington opposes him because of his independent foreign policy favoring China and Russia. He was criticized for a visit he made on Feb. 24 to Moscow, where he met with President Vladimir Putin as Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine.
The U.S. State Department has denied any involvement in Pakistan’s internal politics.
China, which is Pakistan’s key ally and investor, said Monday it would support any government.
“As Pakistan’s close neighbor and iron-clad friend, we sincerely hope that all factions in Pakistan will remain united and work together for national stability and development,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a briefing. “I would like to emphasize that no matter how the political situation changes in Pakistan, China will unswervingly adhere to its friendly policy toward Pakistan.”
China is heavily invested in Pakistan in its multibillion-dollar global initiative to link south and central Asia to Beijing.
Pakistan’s longtime rival India also sent congratulations to Sharif, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying his country “desires peace and stability.” The two countries have fought three wars, coming dangerously close to a fourth over the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, which is divided between the two and claimed by both.
The opposition coalition consists of parties that cross the political divide, from the left to the radically religious. The two largest parties are the Pakistan Muslim League, headed by Sharif, and the Pakistan People’s Party, co-chaired by the son and husband of Benazir Bhutto, the former prime minister who was killed in 2007.
A few wealthy and powerful families have dominated Pakistan’s politics for decades, with power most often alternating between the Sharif and the Bhutto camps. Both political houses have been accused of and at times convicted of widespread corruption. They have dismissed the allegations as being politically motivated.
Nawaz Sharif was unseated by the Supreme Court in 2015 after being convicted of financial irregularities revealed in the so-called Panama Papers — a collection of leaked secret financial documents showing how some of the world’s richest hide their money and involving a global law firm based in Panama. He was disqualified from holding office by the Supreme Court.
Asif Ali Zardari, Bhutto’s husband who served as president of Pakistan after the 2008 election, has spent more than seven years in prison, convicted on corruption charges.
Khan came to power in 2018, promising to break the pattern of family rule in Pakistan, but his opponents said he was elected with help from the powerful military, which has ruled the country for half of its 75-year history.
Nawaz Sharif was also ousted in 1999, in a military coup, and Benazir Bhutto’s government was ousted several times after the military sided with her opposition. In Pakistani politics, where loyalties are often fluid, Bhutto’s fiercest opposition often came from Sharif’s party.
Shahbaz Sharif has served three times as chief minister of Pakistan’s largest, most influential Punjab province, home to 60% of the country’s 220 million people. His son, Hamza, was elected last week as the new chief minister by the Punjab provincial parliament, ousting Khan’s nominee. Khan’s party is challenging that election, and the younger Sharif has yet to be sworn in.
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Associated Press writer Munir Ahmed in Islamabad contributed.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. (HSBI), relating to its proposed acquisition by The First Bancshares, Inc. Under the terms of the merger, HSBI shareholders are expected to receive 0.965 shares of First Bancshares per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/heritage-southeast-bancorporation-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
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America's Frontier Fund is a new non-profit developed to enable a whole-of-nation approach to support critical technology to ensure U.S. competitiveness.
ARLINGTON, Va., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, America's Frontier Fund (AFF) announced its launch as the nation's first non-profit strategic investment fund focused on building and scaling breakthrough deep-tech companies and platforms for the national interest.
As the 2021 National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence warned, the United States is in a great-power race for global technology leadership in which authoritarian nations are committed to out-spending and out-innovating the U.S. to gain military and economic superiority. AFF's mission is to ensure that the U.S. and its allies lead in the "winner-take-all" technologies vital to maintaining democratic values and building a better future for the next generation.
"This is America's technology moment. To seize it, we need all Americans to get involved: government, technologists, philanthropists, Wall Street, venture capital—everyone," said Gilman Louie, CEO and co-founder of America's Frontier Fund. "The risks to our economy, national security, and democratic way of life are too great to have anyone sit on the sidelines. We must act now by investing with a long-term strategic focus on the deep technologies that will shape the future."
As a non-profit investment fund, AFF aims to commercialize and scale deep-tech companies that have the potential to generate strong financial returns, broad-based prosperity for the American people, and strategic advantage for the United States and its allies. This innovative structure enables AFF to raise and deploy long-term private capital, as well as work with government and other non-profit investors to mature deep technologies, and then reinvest its returns into new technologies for the national interest. The Fund's initial areas of focus will include microelectronics, artificial intelligence, new materials, quantum sciences, next generation networks (5G/6G), advanced manufacturing, and synthetic biology.
The Fund was founded by Chief Executive Officer Gilman Louie (former Commissioner appointed to the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence), President and Chief Operating Officer Jordan Blashek (formerly of Schmidt Futures), and Partner and Chief Science Officer Dr. Edlyn V. Levine (formerly of MITRE Corporation). The founders have brought together a team of investors, scientists, operators, and national security experts to execute its mission. AFF's Board of Directors includes Samuel J. Palmisano, Jennifer Pahlka, Hon. Ash Carter, Nick Beim, Eric Braverman, Leslie A. Brun, Hon. Mignon Clyburn, Hon. Michèle Flournoy, John Hurley, Joanne Isham, Suzanne Nora Johnson, Richard Kang, LTG H.R. McMaster (ret.), Dr. J. Michael McQuade, and Amb. Cliff Sobel.
"Like many on the AFF team and board, I served my country in uniform, and I know what's at stake for our children and grandchildren in the new great-power technology competition," said Jordan Blashek, President and co-founder of America's Frontier Fund. "Nations like China are investing trillions in a top-down attempt to surpass the United States. If they take the lead in technologies like AI, quantum computing, or advanced energy, it will threaten not only our future global competitiveness, but also the security and collective prosperity of democracies worldwide."
A key feature of AFF's approach is to leverage deep scientific insight to inform its investment strategy. AFF's team has developed a methodology called Frontiercast™, which integrates science and investment expertise in a continuous process to systematically identify transformative technology opportunities aligned with national strategic interests. The approach leverages backcasting and multi-dimensional analyses to examine promising technologies from scientific, market demand, geopolitics, and economic perspectives. Using Frontiercast™, AFF can determine what technology breakthroughs are possible, whether new technologies are both strategically valuable and economically attractive, and where to allocate capital to drive financial success and U.S. economic competitiveness.
"To accelerate our technology leadership, we must unleash the power and innovative capacity of the full U.S. economy," said Dr. Edlyn Levine, Chief Science Officer and co-founder of America's Frontier Fund. "That's why AFF is pioneering a new model to integrate scientific and financial expertise to invest in paradigm-shifting technologies that will catalyze future markets."
Core to AFF's mission is forging deep-tech ecosystems nationwide, while also working with international allies and partners to build resilient supply chains and develop advanced technologies. On 24 May 2022, AFF announced that it will lead the Quad Investor Network (QIN), a new initiative welcomed by the White House that aims to bring together the leading technology investors from India, Japan, Australia, and the United States to identify opportunities to strengthen technology cooperation within and across the Quad nations.
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"Innovation does not happen overnight—it takes long-term commitment, resources, and talent," said AFF board chair and former IBM CEO Samuel J. Palmisano. "At IBM, we had a multi-billion-dollar research budget that invested in long-term technologies. Our nation needs to take a similar approach in the competition for technology leadership. America's Frontier Fund is leading the way to make investments in deep technologies now that the United States will need to achieve game-changing breakthroughs and secure its leadership for the coming decades."
"The days of unrivaled U.S. technological superiority are over," said AFF board member and WestExec Advisors co-founder Michèle Flournoy. "We need a new model to invest in technology and compete with peer nations like China. America's Frontier Fund understands the urgency and complexity of this mission. Leaders in Washington and Silicon Valley alike should look to AFF to invest strategically in the technologies the U.S. and our allies need to maintain our leadership around the world."
"Competitive advantage in emerging technology is essential to prevailing in the most important geopolitical competition of this century," said AFF board member and former National Security Advisor LTG H.R. McMaster (ret.). "The United States and the free world must generate ideas, develop talent, and mobilize capital to seize on opportunities to deter conflict, promote prosperity, and advance freedom and human rights. America's Frontier Fund will help harness the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit in service of building a better future for generations to come."
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Tineco will participate in IFA for the first time, showcasing a next-generation wet/dry vacuum, a spot cleaner with hands-free Spot Mode, and a toaster with a touch-screen
BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tineco, the leading provider of floor care and smart home devices, will introduce three new smart home appliances at the 62nd International Consumer Electronics Fair (IFA): the CARPET ONE Spot upholstery cleaner, the FLOOR ONE S7 PRO wet / dry vacuum cleaner, and the TOASTY ONE smart toaster. Tineco will showcase these and other products at IFA in Hall 7.1A, Stand 107.
TOASTY ONE: A dual-slot smart toaster with touch screen that can toast 2 slices of bread differently
With the smart TOASTY ONE, two slices of bread can be toasted to the same or to different levels of crispiness. Users set their desired shades on the toaster's 4-inch touch screen. The toaster comes with two of Tineo's patented technologies: IntelliHeat™ and GoldenCrispy™. The patented IntelliHeat algorithm fine-tunes the toasting process by recognizing the condition of the bread, automatically adjusting the heat output, and then toasting the bread to the chosen level. The whole family can use the touch-screen to save up to eight unique preferences for quicker toasting. Tineco's GoldenCrispy technology guarantees the desired results every time. The TOASTY ONE locks in moisture and provides a crispy texture on the outside while the inside remains airy and flavorful. Built-in auto-lifts and a removable crumb tray further simplify the operation.
The TOASTY ONE (MSRP $339) is expected to be available from mid-September 2022 on tineco.com and Amazon.
CARPET ONE Spot: Smart cordless upholstery cleaner with spot mode
The CARPET ONE Spot is Tineco's latest addition to its carpet cleaner range. The most remarkable feature of this unit is the "Set-and-Go" Spot Mode which allows the device to independently detect, scrub and remove stubborn stains by itself. Gone are the days of repeatedly bending down and manually scrubbing to clean carpets and upholstery. Thanks to its rechargeable battery, the CARPET ONE Spot is ideal for damp dirt and spilled liquids on carpets, stairs, upholstered furniture, and car interiors – free from the hassle of plugging in and dragging the power cable around.
The iLoop™ Smart Sensor detects the level of dirtiness and automatically adjusts the roller speed and water flow needed. It lights up blue when the area is clean. Equipped with a powerful brushless motor, a motorized cleaning head, and powerful suction, the unit cleans dirty spots with ease. After each use, at the press of a button, the machine flushes the interior of the hose as well as the brush head to eliminate odors and dirt.
Tineco offers two CARPET ONE Spot models – an advanced model (MSRP $499) and the Essentials model (MSRP $399), both expected to be available beginning November 2022 on tineco.com and Amazon.
FLOOR ONE S7 PRO: The latest generation in Tineco's award-winning wet/dry vacuum cleaner series
Thanks to its SmoothPower system, the newest FLOOR ONE wet & dry vacuum intelligently predicts movement and assist users via two motors on the brush head, making pushing and pulling even easier. Dual-edge cleaning and a row of headlights on the brush head make cleaning along baseboards and hard-to-reach corners a breeze.
Like all FLOOR ONE smart floor washers, this model features the iLoop™ algorithm to constantly adjust suction power and water flow according to the levels needed for a perfect cleaning. As a result, clean water and battery power on the S7 PRO run simultaneously for up to 40 minutes, with no interruptions. The 3.6-inch LCD screen features Tineco's on-board assistant which provides vivid guidance while displaying the iLoop indicator and operating status.
The FLOOR ONE S7 PRO converts tap water into electrolyzed water that can be used for deep cleaning on hard floors – no additional cleaning solution is required. The vacuum's self-cleaning cycle now comes equipped to flush with electrolyzed water and dry with high-speed centrifugal force to prevent the spread of mold or bacteria.
The FLOOR ONE S7 PRO is expected to be available beginning December 2022 on tineco.com and Amazon.
About Tineco
Founded in 1998, Tineco dedicates itself to the engineering of premium household electronics that are helpful, easy to use, and smart. With over two decades of experience in the home cleaning industry, Tineco never stops innovating and is ready to create an easy smart life for everyone.
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Innovative program provides financial support and coaching to food-related and women- and minority-owned start-up businesses
DALLAS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. ("Santander Consumer" and "SC") today announced that it has selected Dallas for the launch of Cultivate Small Business – a Santander US signature program that supports food-service entrepreneurs for women-, minority-, and immigrant-owned businesses in low- and moderate-income communities. Dallas-based nonprofit start-up accelerator Impact Ventures will serve as a corporate partner for the program with Santander Consumer. Impact Ventures manages an integrated capital fund focused on empowering talented women and communities of color, and will lead a grassroots effort to identify qualified small businesses to participate in the program and local food-industry experts to serve as mentors to program participants.
Launched by Santander Bank N.A. in 2017, Cultivate Small Business connects early-stage food-focused entrepreneurs with the key ingredients needed to succeed in business, including industry-specific business management skills, technical assistance, capital grants, and access to a local network of established industry experts. Cultivate Small Business' immersive, 12-week learning experience combines MBA-level education with mentorship and capital grants to support entrepreneurs dedicated to working on their business while working in their business.
According to the U.S. Census, in 2019 just 18.7% (1.1 million) of U.S. employer businesses were minority-owned, and about 20.9% (1.2 million) of all businesses were owned by women. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted many food-industry entrepreneurs with numerous businesses and restaurants closing their doors since the pandemic began. Food-industry entrepreneurs can benefit from the support of Santander's Cultivate Small Business program. The majority of the more than 180 former Cultivate Small Business graduates indicate that the program has been valuable for their businesses:
- 84% of participants believe that participating in the program will help them achieve their business goals.
- 92% of participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the program overall.
- 92% of participants feel that they will be able to translate the learnings derived from the program to their businesses.
- 88% of participants would recommend the program to another entrepreneur.
Of the 32 businesses that participated in the 2020 cohort of Santander's Cultivate Small Business, each received expedited capital grant funding from Santander Bank as soon as the economic shutdown was implemented, and all but one completed the year fully operational and in business.
"Cultivate Small Business is an innovative and highly successful signature program for Santander in the US, and we are excited to bring this program to Dallas through the support of the SC Foundation," said Mahesh Aditya, CEO of Santander Consumer USA. "Food-related businesses – particularly those run by women and minorities in emerging communities – are the backbone of many of the neighborhoods that Santander Consumer serves. We are excited to work with Impact Ventures and the entrepreneurs who will join the program, and look forward to their future successes."
"We are thrilled to help support Santander's Cultivate Small Business Program expansion by working with Santander Consumer in Dallas. The industry-specific education, mentorship, and technical assistance will help food entrepreneurs retool and scale after the setbacks from the pandemic. We are appreciative of our expanded relationship with the SC Foundation and are proud to be selected as the regional partner for the program," said Benjamin Vann, Founder & CEO Impact Ventures.
The 12-week course is free to eligible entrepreneurs, completely virtual, and is accepting applications now thru June 15. Entrepreneurs that are accepted will graduate from the program with a fully formulated business plan and pitch in hand, a strong grasp of their target market, cash-flow, financials and growth goals, a will benefit from a financial coach and mentor relationship, and $2,500 in capital grants. Interested entrepreneurs can reach out to cultivatesmallbusiness@impact-ventures.co or apply directly here: https://apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/951f4504-6724-4346-bfd0-772ae19e4d78
Santander Consumer USA Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a full-service consumer finance company focused on vehicle finance, third-party servicing and delivering superior service to our more than 3 million customers across the full credit spectrum. SC, which began originating retail installment contracts in 1997, had an average managed asset portfolio of approximately $64 billion (for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021). The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Santander Holdings USA, Inc., and is part of Madrid, Spain-based global banking leader Banco Santander. For more information about Santander Consumer USA, please visit www.santanderconsumerusa.com.
Santander Bank, N.A. is one of the country's largest retail and commercial banks with $102 billion in assets. With its corporate offices in Boston, the Bank's nearly 8,600 employees and nearly 2 million customers are principally located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Madrid-based Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE: SAN) - one of the most respected banking groups in the world with 155 million customers in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. It is overseen by Santander Holdings USA, Inc., Banco Santander's intermediate holding company in the U.S. For more information on Santander Bank, please visit www.santanderbank.com.
Impact Ventures is a 501c3 start-up accelerator and integrated capital fund with a mission to empower talented, yet under-estimated Women and Communities of Color to create generational wealth through inclusive entrepreneurship and integrated capital. https://impact-ventures.co/
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lance Zaal, veteran, entrepreneur and owner of US Ghost Adventures, today announced the launch of Ghosts of Liberty, a private group of U.S. veterans formed to support volunteers in Ukraine through financing supplies and equipment and providing training.
Ghosts of Liberty's mission is to equip and train small groups of Ukrainians with the means to defend themselves and their families; and to financially assist veterans who want to aid in training or fighting. The organization has been privately funded by Zaal but is accepting donations and volunteers at ghostsofliberty.com.
"There are times when we must act, no matter how small, to defend against the evils of our time," commented Zaal. "Putin aims to rebuild the Russian Empire, starting by erasing the Ukrainian identity and people. As Ukrainians continue to fight for their right to exist, they need all the help they can get. We can make a difference. I'm happy to do my part to support Ukraine."
Shortly after the invasion, Zaal made donations to the country's defense fund and searched for other ways to help, like purchasing first aid kits and other supplies. After discussing the needs with his friend in Ukraine, Ivan, whom he graduated from business school with in 2012, he created Ghosts of Liberty.
Ivan, a real estate developer, was living in Kyiv with his wife and two children until the invasion when they left the country and Ivan was called into the Territorial Defense forces. He was given a brief, several day introduction course, a rifle, and some ammunition. Because of his Marine Corps experience, Zaal was asked to do more than provide support from afar, but to come to Ukraine and train Ivan's group and an Army contingent. Through Ivan, Lance was introduced to a member of the Ukrainian Parliament working with Ukrainian Special Forces and Alpha Group, and a Ukrainian Spetsnaz group focusing on counterintelligence and combat operations.
To support Ivan and the local forces, Lance went on to train 80 men in both the Army and Territorial Defense Forces, and supply 80 sets of plate carriers equipped with magazine pouches, first aid kits, grenade pouches, body armor, and some Kevlar helmets. To support the Special Forces, he purchased night vision scopes for their machine guns and rifles, bipods, and more.
After returning to the U.S. in late April, after spending a month in Ukraine and financing over $40,000 in supplies, Zaal knew he needed to find a way to continue to help.
"During my visit in Ukraine, I helped lead a three-week training course focused on infantry skills. I was honored to have the opportunity to get to know the men and learn Ukrainian culture, history, and perspectives," said Zaal. "I'm proud of the progress they made, humbled by their courage, and saddened by their sacrifices. Watching the men make what may be their final goodbyes to their children and wives felt unfair as I was leaving. I originally wanted to keep Ghosts of Liberty quiet, but now we're seeking more support from the public as the conflict continues."
Zaal served in the Marine Corps infantry from 2002 to 2006 and completed three deployments, including two in Iraq. Later, Zaal graduated Cum Laude from The College of William and Mary in 2009, where he studied International Relations and Economics. He later earned a master's in business from the College in 2012, where he met Ivan. Before starting his business, he worked for Booz Allen Hamilton and Oracle Corporation.
Ghosts of Liberty is a private group of U.S. veterans who believe in liberty and the freedom of people everywhere from tyranny. The group is actively working to supply and train small numbers of citizens in Ukraine with the means to defend themselves and their families. While government aid has been great, there are still many Ukrainians without access to arms, supplies, and specialized training. Ghosts of Liberty hopes to address that gap by training the trainers and empowering small teams with what they desperately need to help fight back.
For more information or to support the Ukraine effort, visit GhostsofLiberty.com.
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TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees arriving daily have a message for family and friends in Europe: the fastest route to settle in the United States is booking a flight to Mexico.
A loose volunteer coalition, largely from Slavic churches in the western United States, is guiding hundreds of refugees daily from the airport in the Mexican border city of Tijuana to hotels, churches and shelters, where they wait two to four days for U.S officials to admit them on humanitarian parole. In less than two weeks, volunteers worked with U.S. and Mexican officials to build a remarkably efficient and expanding network to provide food, security, transportation, and shelter.
The volunteers, who wear blue and yellow badges to represent the Ukrainian flag but have no group name or leader, started a waiting list on notepads and later switched to a mobile app normally used to track church attendance. Ukrainians are told to report to a U.S. border crossing as their numbers approach, a system that organizers liken to waiting for a restaurant table.
“We feel so lucky, so blessed,” said Tatiana Bondarenko, who traveled through Moldova, Romania, Austria and Mexico before arriving Tuesday in San Diego with her husband and children, ages 8, 12, and 15. Her final destination was Sacramento, California, to live with her mother, who she hadn’t seen in 15 years.
Another Ukrainian family posed nearby for photos under a U.S. Customs and Border Protection sign at San Diego’s San Ysidro port of entry, the busiest crossing between the U.S. and Mexico. Volunteers under a blue canopy offered snacks while refugees waited for family to pick them up or for buses to take them to a nearby church.
At the Tijuana airport, weary travelers who enter Mexico as tourists in Mexico City or Cancun are directed to a makeshift lounge in the terminal with a sign in black marker that reads, “Only for Ukrainian Refugees.” It is the only place to register to enter the U.S.
About 200 to 300 Ukrainians were being admitted daily at the San Ysidro crossing this week, with hundreds more arriving in Tijuana, according to volunteers who manage the waiting list. There were 973 families or single adults waiting on Tuesday.
U.S officials told volunteers they aim to admit about 550 Ukrainians daily as processing moves to a nearby crossing that is temporarily closed to the public. CBP didn’t provide numbers in response to questions about operations and plans, saying only that it has expanded facilities in San Diego to deal with humanitarian cases.
“We realized we had a problem that the government wasn’t going to solve, so we solved it,” said Phil Metzger, pastor of Calvary Church in the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista, where about 75 members host Ukrainian families and another 100 refugees sleep on air mattresses and pews.
Metzger, whose pastoral work has taken him to Ukraine and Hungary, calls the operation “duct tape and glue” but refugees prefer it to overwhelmed European countries, where millions of Ukrainians have settled.
The Biden administration has said it will accept up to 100,000 Ukrainiansbut Mexico is the only route producing big numbers. Appointments at U.S. consulates in Europe are scarce, and refugee resettlement takes time.
The administration set a refugee resettlement cap of 125,000 in the 12-month period that ends Sept. 30 but accepted only 8,758 by March 31, including 704 Ukrainians. In the previous year, it capped refugee resettlement at 62,500 but took only 11,411, including 803 Ukrainians.
The administration paroled more than 76,000 Afghans through U.S. airports in response to the departure of American troops last year, but nothing similar is afoot for Ukrainians.
Oksana Dugnyk, 36, hesitated to leave her home in Bucha but acquiesced to her husband’s wishes before Russian troops invaded the town and left behind streets strewn with corpses. The couple worried about violence in Mexico with three young children but the robust presence of volunteers in Tijuana reassured them and a friend in Ohio agreed to host them.
“So far, so good,” Dugnyk said a day after arriving at a Tijuana gymnasium that the city government opened for about 400 Ukrainians to sleep on a basketball court. “We have food. We have a place to stay. We hope everything will be fine.”
Alerted by text message or social media, Ukrainians are summoned to a grassy hill and bus shelter near the border crossing hours before their numbers are called. The city government opened the bus shelter to protect Ukrainians from torrential rain.
Angelina Mykyta, a college student in Kyiv, acknowledged nerves as her number neared. She fled to Warsaw after the invasion but decided to take a chance on the United States because she wanted to settle with a pastor she knows in Kalispell, Montana.
“I think we’ll be OK,” she said while waiting to be escorted from the camp of hundreds of Ukrainians to their final stop in Mexico — a small area with a few dozen folding chairs within earshot of U.S. officials. Some refuse to drink at the final stop, fearing they will have to go to the bathroom and miss their turn.
Lulls end when CBP officers approach: “We need a family.” “Give me three more.” “Singles, we need singles.” A volunteer ensures orderly movement.
The arrival of Ukrainians comes as the Biden administration prepares for much larger numbers when pandemic-related asylum limits for all nationalities end May 23. Since March 2020, the U.S. has used Title 42 authority, named for a 1944 public health law, to suspend rights to seek asylum under U.S. law and international treaty.
Metzger, the Chula Vista pastor, said his church cannot long continue its 24-hour-a-day pace helping refugees, and suspects U.S. authorities will not adopt what volunteers have done.
“If you make something go smooth, then everybody’s going to come,” he said. “We’re making it so easy. Eventually I’m sure they’ll say, ‘No, we’re done.’” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/ukrainian-refugees-find-route-to-us-goes-through-mexico/ | 2022-04-07T06:27:24Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Abbott Laboratories ("Abbott" or the "Company") (NYSE: ABT) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Abbott investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Abbott common stock during the period from February 19, 2021, to June 8, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ABT investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: According to the filed complaint, defendants touted the strength of Abbott's infant formula brands and their contribution to the Company's sales and revenue growth, despite knowing that the facility that manufactured those products was in flagrant violations of United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") health, safety, and manufacturing regulations. The complaint further alleges that defendants willfully or recklessly concealed these violations from investors, even though the violations put Abbott's infant formula business in dire jeopardy and left the Company exposed to a risk of severe regulatory action, including the recall of its products and closure of the Sturgis facility. Indeed, according to the complaint, defendants received direct warnings, communications, FDA inspection reports, and consumer complaints identifying in detail the safety and regulatory violations that were rampant at the Sturgis facility.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Abbott during the relevant time frame, you have until October 31, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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CALGARY, AB, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TransAlta Corporation ("TransAlta" or the "Company") (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) announced that the Alberta Court of Appeal released a unanimous decision today dismissing an application filed by ENMAX Energy Corporation ("ENMAX") and the Balancing Pool seeking to set aside an arbitration decision in favour of TransAlta. The Court of Appeal upheld the Company's claim of force majeure that arose when its Keephills 1 generating unit tripped off-line in 2013. As a result of the decision, the Company's claim of force majeure remains valid and the associated costs of the force majeure event will not be reassessed against TransAlta.
TransAlta Generation Partnership ("TransAlta") was the owner and ENMAX was the buyer under the Keephills Power Purchase Arrangement (the "PPA"). On March 5, 2013, the Keephills 1 facility tripped off-line due to a suspected winding failure within the generator and did not return to service until October 6, 2013. TransAlta claimed force majeure relief under the terms of the PPA. ENMAX and the Balancing Pool disputed the force majeure claim and initiated an arbitration against TransAlta. In November 2016, an independent arbitration panel unanimously concluded that TransAlta was entitled to the force majeure relief and was therefore not obligated to pay approximately $167.6 million of availability incentive payments plus associated interest.
TransAlta owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia with a focus on long-term shareholder value. TransAlta provides municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses and utility customers with clean, affordable, energy-efficient and reliable power. Today, TransAlta is one of Canada's largest producers of wind power and Alberta's largest producer of hydroelectric power. For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud community member where its employees work and live. TransAlta aligns its corporate goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information about TransAlta, visit our web site at transalta.com.
Note: All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lone Star Beer has partnered up with Duck Camp to kick off hunting season with limited edition packaging in Duck Camp camo, a capsule merch collection and a tailgate event series at select Duck Camp retail locations.
Inspired by the nostalgia of the post hunt hangs, the brands leaned into an 80's themed "time capsule" campaign: Lone Star Beer in Duck Camp Camo - So Doves Don't Try To Drink Your Beer While You're Hunting Them. The campaign, in partnership with creative agency Easy Pete's, follows an unsuspecting dove hunter, Braxton, and his friends as they frolic through the brush with their Duck Camp camo laced Lone Star packaging.
"As two brands rooted in camaraderie, we really wanted to lean into the nostalgia that the return of the season brings - memories of post-hunt hangs with friends and family," said Duck Camp Vice President of Marketing Grant Watson.
The co-branded merch collection includes 80's Texas Outdoors inspired hats, t-shirts and custom beer koozies so the Lone Star is cold and accessible after the hunt. The limited merchandise is available starting Thursday, September 1 at DuckCamp.com and LoneStarBeer.com. To sign-up for alerts about merchandise availability, click HERE.
Merchandise will also be available at "Popperville" events, a tailgating event series taking place at Duck Camp's retail locations in Austin and Houston on Saturday, September 3. The Austin event starts at 3:00 p.m. and will feature live music from Jonathan Terrell supported by Raccoon Brothers and The Shinglers, with free BBQ provided by Robert Alvarado. The Houston event starts at 2:00 p.m. and will feature live music from Chris Seymore and Friends and complimentary bites and tapas from Patrick Feges.
"Being the National Beer of Texas, we love working with brands that fit our consumer's lifestyle, that are rooted locally, and share our love for the land of Texas," said Lone Star Beer Brand Director Daniel Crawford. "After an exciting year of using their Midland Camo on our packaging during hunting season, we wanted to go bigger this year with a campaign rooted in the lore of 80's Texas Outdoors."
The Lone Star x Duck Camp camo 12-packs can be found in stores all over Texas where beer is sold until they sell out.
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Includes Interactive 3D Animated Entrance Installation, Exclusive Portrait Studio and 3D Marketplace Showcase
NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), one of the leading global creative platforms for transformative brands and media companies, today announced it will be bringing a multi-dimensional immersive experience to this year's Cannes Lions festival. As the world's largest 3D marketplace, Shutterstock, powered by TurboSquid is curating a colorful and futuristic experience featuring AR, VR and 3D elements that will highlight its impressive collection and capabilities. The experience will run throughout the festival from Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24 at Croisette Corner Square Reynaldo Hahn, Boulevard de La Croisette.
At the space, guests will enter a whole new experience of dimension through a 3D animated entrance installation. Once inside, they will have the exclusive opportunity to be photographed in a portrait studio hosted by renowned photographer David Fisher. Additionally, guests will be able to interact with a dynamic AR exhibit and bring images to life using their smartphones to unlock custom 3D effects, as well as sample Shutterstock's 3D marketplace through a rotating on-site showcase.
"As we enter the age of the Metaverse, Shutterstock continues to evolve and remains at the forefront of creative innovation, and we are thrilled to have such a powerful presence and showcase our unmatched 3D capabilities at Cannes Lions, a festival that emphasizes the value of creativity," said Jamie Elden, Chief Revenue Officer at Shutterstock. "Shutterstock's transformation as the premium destination for 3D models and as a leading platform for creatives comes to life with our 3D Gallery Experience, which allows attendees to become immersed in the dimensions of our Shutterstock world."
Shutterstock will also be hosting the following panels in the space:
- Defying Dimensions: Virtual Production and the 3D Future
- Defying Limitations: Ensuring Diversity and Equity in the Metaverse
- Defying Ambiguity: Demystifying NFTs and the Metaverse
"With Shutterstock's recent strategic mergers and acquisitions, this is the perfect time to share our story at Cannes Lions 2022," added Jason McClelland, Chief Marketing and Customer Care Officer at Shutterstock. "Shutterstock remains committed to looking ahead at the future of marketing and the creative industries, and we look forward to discussing these topics, Shutterstock's place during these exciting times and more."
Additionally, through its Create Fund Artist Investment Program, the Company is launching the Shutterstock Diversity in 3D Program, which offers a total of $30,000 in production grants to three 3D artists from diverse backgrounds to help diversify Shutterstock's content collection, as well as provide professional and financial support. All 3D artists selected for this grant will receive a 100% royalty rate for one year, pre-production and marketing support for their work using Shutterstock platforms, personalized content briefs, and a dedicated account manager.
For more information about TurboSquid by Shutterstock, visit www.turbosquid.com.
To RSVP, please contact Annelise Hackett at annelise.hackett@civic-us.com.
ABOUT SHUTTERSTOCK, INC.
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), is one of the leading global creative platforms for transformative brands and media companies. Directly and through its group subsidiaries, Shutterstock's comprehensive collection includes high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, 3D models, videos and music. Working with its growing community of over 2 million contributors, Shutterstock adds hundreds of thousands of images each week, and currently has more than 405 million images and more than 25 million video clips available.
Headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock has offices around the world and customers in more than 150 countries. The Company also owns Splash News, the world's leading entertainment news agency for newsrooms and media companies, Pond5, the world's largest video marketplace, TurboSquid, the world's largest 3D content marketplace, PicMonkey, a leading online graphic design and image editing platform; Offset, a high-end image collection; Shutterstock Studios, an end-to-end custom creative shop; PremiumBeat, a curated royalty-free music library; Shutterstock Editorial, a premier source of editorial images and videos for the world's media; Amper Music, an AI-driven music platform; and Bigstock, a value-oriented stock media offering.
For more information, please visit www.shutterstock.com and follow Shutterstock on Twitter and on Facebook.
ABOUT TURBOSQUID
Founded in 2000, TurboSquid is the world's leading source for stock 3D models. Their customers include over half of the Fortune 100 and a diverse set of industries including film and television, retail, gaming, news media, advertising, architecture and defense. Powered by a passionate community of millions of artists from around the globe, TurboSquid is dedicated to improving how 3D models are built, bought and used.
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Certified B Corp Best for the World™ brand offers 10% off sitewide, including certified organic mattresses, bedding, towels, and handcrafted wood bed frames.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Labor Day, Avocado Green — makers of certified organic and eco-luxury products — is launching a massive sale, with exclusive savings on their certified organic mattresses, 100% reclaimed wood bed frames, adjustable bed frames, organic certified sheets and pillows, bath collection, luxurious loungewear, and clean skin + body products.
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Leading eyewear brand launches charitable giveback program debuting at San Diego Pride Parade
SAN DIEGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blenders Eyewear, the leading eyewear brand, today announced the official launch of Blenders Cares, a new charitable initiative dedicated to supporting impactful nonprofit organizations in an effort to make positive and long-lasting change for important issues. Blenders Cares' inaugural partnership is with San Diego Pride, with Blenders serving as an official sponsor of the annual San Diego Pride Parade, to be held this Saturday, July 16. Since its inception in 2012, Blenders Eyewear has always supported and celebrated a variety of important causes including breast cancer awareness, LGBTQIA+ rights, and more. Through the official Blenders Cares program, Blenders Eyewear will continue its philanthropic endeavors and ongoing mission in encouraging all to live boldly and participate in causes that they're passionate about.
"Blenders Eyewear was founded upon the motto of, 'Life in Forward Motion,' a notion close to our hearts that goes beyond our products," said Christian Scott, Blenders Eyewear Vice President of Marketing. "We're excited to carry out this mission and inspire others to get involved through Blenders Cares. San Diego Pride's year-round philanthropy within and beyond the San Diego community embodies this mission. Partnering with and supporting them for the Pride parade is the first of many initiatives that we're thrilled to unveil as part of the Blenders Cares program."
As the first of many powerful initiatives to come within the Blenders Cares program, Blenders Eyewear is excited to support San Diego Pride through sponsorship and by participating in the event's celebrations and empowering the local San Diego community. The 2022 San Diego Pride Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 16th at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Ave. and Normal St. and ends at the Pride Festival area in Balboa Park. The San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is one of the largest pride parades in the United States, attracting over 300,000 attendees and participants.
"In a time where far too many corporations work to profit off the LGBTQ community while supporting anti-LGBTQ legislators, Blenders Eyewear should be held as a model of LGBTQ corporate partnership and philanthropy. They directly invest in our community as authentic committed supporters of the values San Diego Pride stands for," said Fernando Z. López, the Executive Director of San Diego Pride. "We are honored to be the first official partner of Blenders Cares and look forward to making a more LGBTQ inclusive San Diego community and world alongside one another."
To further support the cause and empower customers to show their pride, Blenders Eyewear released the limited-edition Pride North Park X2 sunglasses where 100% of the proceeds go to San Diego Pride. This is the second year of the partnership between both brands, with the goal of creating a positive impact within their shared hometown.
For more information on Blenders Eyewear and the Blenders Cares program, please visit BlendersEyewear.com and follow @BlendersEyewear on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For more information on San Diego Pride, please visit SDPride.org and follow @SanDiegoPride on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Blenders Eyewear was founded in 2012 by Chase Fisher in San Diego, California. Blenders produces a wide range of men's and women's sunglasses and snow goggles. Driven by a company-wide motto of "life in forward motion," its products are predicated upon a bold aesthetic that emphasizes progressive colorways aimed at an active lifestyle.
Founded in 1974, San Diego Pride is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is: Fostering pride in and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, locally, nationally, and globally. Learn more about Pride week events at SDPride.org.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jimmy Butler knocked Joel Embiid out of the playoffs, then walked over to his former 76ers teammate and hugged him, told him he loved him and was proud of him.
Butler then headed out of a familiar court a winner — and straight into another conference finals with Miami.
“Now I’m where I belong,” Butler said. “Guess where I should have been a long time ago.”
Butler scored 32 points and waved “bye bye” to the Philly crowd as he sent Miami into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday night in Game 6.
The Heat will play the winner of the Milwaukee-Boston series. The defending champion Bucks lead that series 3-2, with Game 6 on Friday night in Milwaukee.
The Heat reached the conference finals for the second time in three seasons, again with Butler leading the charge. Philly fans — and many inside the 76ers organization — still can’t believe the franchise let Butler get away after the 2019 season. He did not mess around and scored 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting in the third quarter when the Heat used a 16-2 run to take control. Butler scored 33 points in Game 3 and 40 in Game 4 and took 29 shots in Game 6.
“I think he’s one of the ultimate competitors in this profession,” coach Erik Spoelstra said. “He was brilliant all series long. The challenges only get tougher here. He saw there was an opportunity to end this tonight and he wasn’t going to let this get to seven.”
Embiid, the NBA scoring champion, had no significant help and scored 20 points with 12 rebounds on 7-of-24 shooting.
“I know I tried. I think for the most part, we tried,” Embiid said. “It just wasn’t good enough.”
Embiid remained to this day befuddled and hurt that the Sixers passed on Butler after forming a trio with Ben Simmons that — egos aside — could have contended for championships for years.
“I still don’t know how we let him go,” Embiid said. “I wish I could have gone to battle with him still.”
Coming off a 35-point victory in Game 5, the Heat wore down a battered Sixers team. Embiid looked gassed as he gamely tried to carry the Sixers. He had little lift and had a pull-up jumper blocked by Bam Adebayo in the third.
The Sixers parted with Butler in large part because they chose Simmons as the cornerstone ball handler. Simmons was unhappy and forced a trade this season to Brooklyn for James Harden. Harden, a three-time scoring champion, was supposed to shoulder the load with Embiid for a potent postseason push. Harden instead all but disappeared in the playoffs. He had a fantastic Game 4 at home against Miami but otherwise was a turnover machine. When he lost another ball that led to a Heat bucket and an 80-63 lead in the fourth, the Sixers were booed off the court.
Harden scored all of his 11 points in the first half. He had four turnovers and four baskets. Harden, who has a $47.4 million player option for 2022-23, missed both shots in the second half and scored his last basket at the 3:31 mark of the second quarter.
Few in Philly would give The Beard a passing grade. Harden said he would return next season.
“I’m sure since we got him, everybody expected the Houston James Harden,” Embiid said. “But that’s not who he is anymore.”
Coach Doc Rivers implored his team to “fight for this!” in the huddle during the fourth. The 76ers just fell flat.
“I came to the conclusion at the end of this game that we were not good enough to beat Miami,” Rivers said.
Rivers is signed through the 2024-25 season and another early exit — the 76ers were the No. 1 seed last year and lost in the second round — and his job status is a hot topic of conversation.
“I don’t worry about my job. I think I do a terrific job. If you don’t, then you should write it,” Rivers said. “Because I worked my butt off to get this team here. When I first got here, no one picked us to be anywhere. Again this year, the same thing. If that’s how anyone feels, write it. I’m going to feel secure about it.”
Max Strus had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Heat. Even another abysmal night from 3-point range — Miami missed 21 of 28 attempts —- failed to matter.
Embiid again gutted out a postseason game in his mask (right orbital fracture) and will have surgery on torn ligaments in his right thumb. He was only cleared to return last week from a concussion. He held the back of his head after he knocked it on the court after a fall late in the second quarter. Embiid still played 22 minutes in the first half and scored 14 points.
“Joel, my guy. My brother. Who I’d pick for MVP,” Butler said. “It feels good to beat him. I’m not going to lie to you. I’ve got a lot of love for this city. A lot of love for guys in that locker room. So any time you get to beat a former team, it’s special.”
Embiid missed the first two games of the series as he recovered from the concussion. The Sixers lost both games in Miami. Would a healthy Embiid have made a difference? Maybe not but it’s still another sudden end to the All-Star cornerstone who has yet to taste a conference final. Maybe he would have played in one or two had Butler stuck around.
“At some point, you’ve got to stop looking at coaches and the front office,” Embiid said. “You’ve got to look at the players. Maybe we’re just not good enough.”
Embiid still looks at the one that left him for Miami. Wearing black sunglasses and a black bucket cap, Butler said no hard feelings, the NBA is a business.
“It didn’t work out,” Butler said. “I’m not complaining. I love being in Miami.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Heat: Kyle Lowry sat out again with his left hamstring injury. He paced the Heat sideline like a coach and called over his teammates during free throws and other breaks in action to talk strategy.
76ers: Danny Green left in the first quarter with a serious left knee injury. Embiid went up for a bucket and crashed on Green as they tumbled to the court. Green, who averaged 5.9 points this season, grabbed his leg and was carried off the court.
TIP-INS
Heat: Are 7-1 in closeout Game 6s since 2006. … Won their 30th career playoff series.
76ers: Have not advanced past the second round since 2001.
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New analysis also sheds light on impact of Medicaid expansion on health care spending
SEATTLE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new state-level analysis of health care costs after implementation of the Affordable Care Act shows wide variations in system-wide health care spending across states. The study, conducted by researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington's School of Medicine and published today in the journal Health Affairs, reveals that differences in spending between states have increased over time, suggesting that some states are more effective at controlling rising health care costs than others. IHME's analysis also sheds light on the spending changes associated with Medicaid expansion on health care spending.
"Our analysis suggests that a sizable share of the variation in health care spending is associated with non-health-care system factors like household income and consumer prices. However, there is a major part of the spending variation that is not explained by the major non-health system factors and therefore represents variation caused by differences in how states run their health systems," said Emily Johnson, Health Expenditure Researcher at IHME and a lead author of the study. "Policymakers in states with higher health care costs can learn a lot from other states that deliver high-quality health care more efficiently."
IHME's analysis shows that at the state level, health care spending per person (inclusive of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, Veterans Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and out-of-pocket spending) varied widely in 2019, ranging from $7,250 in Utah to $14,500 in Alaska. While health care spending increased across the board, some states saw much sharper increases than others. From 2013 to 2019, increases in per capita spending ranged from 1 percent in Washington, DC, to 4.2 percent in South Dakota (after adjusting for inflation). The spending gap between states has also widened considerably since 2000.
A complex set of factors, including age, health, income of the population, and cost of living explained a large share of these varied growth rates, but even after controlling for these factors, substantial variation exists. Over 20 percent of the spending variation identified by the study couldn't explained by key non-health system factors like income and population characteristics, and therefore represents differences likely explained by differences in states' health care systems. Some health system characteristics that were associated with greater increases include growth in the number of hospitals, increased utilization of hospital inpatient services, and expansion of insurance coverage. This study provides evidence that supports the perspective that investing in prevention and outpatient care could help curb spending growth.
The analysis shows that out-of-pocket spending varied more than overall health care spending. For example, while overall health care spending is 50 percent higher in South Dakota than it is in Arizona, the average South Dakotan spends nearly three times as much out of pocket per year ($4,600) compared to the average Arizonan ($1,700).
"Controlling health care costs requires concerted action on multiple fronts," said Dr. Joseph Dieleman, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Metrics Sciences at the University of Washington and a lead author of the study. "To help curb increases to health care spending, states should invest in delivering health care outside of hospitals through robust primary care systems and focus on incentivizing high-value care."
In addition, the IHME researchers are calling for academics to conduct further research on state-level health care spending to better understand the drivers of unexplained differences in spending across states.
Unlike previous studies, IHME's analysis accounts for health spending from all sources: public insurance programs including Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, and the Indian Health Service; private insurance; and out-of-pocket spending.
IHME's study found that Medicaid expansion was associated with a 1 percent increase in overall costs across the states. This represents a small amount of the variation in spending and pales in comparison to other factors that affect health care spending, such as household income and consumer prices. For children, expanding Medicaid eligibility was associated with lower health care spending, likely due to increased access to preventive medicine, and for pregnant women, increasing eligibility was associated with lower out-of-pocket spending. The study also revealed that average growth rates for out-of-pocket spending were lower in states that expanded access to Medicaid (0.3 percent for Medicaid expansion states vs. 1.2 percent for non-expansion states) and private insurance spending (1.1 percent for Medicaid expansion states vs. 2 percent for non-expansion states).
To existing estimates, IHME's analysis added spending estimates for 2015–2019, shedding light on a period of substantial change in health policy at the state and federal levels. Because of data limitations, most previous studies of state-level health spending have looked at health care spending through 2014, prior to Medicaid expansion in states.
"We know from previous studies that when states enact Medicaid expansion, people have greater access to health care and, by some measures, better health outcomes," said Dr. Dieleman. "For the first time, there's reliable research that reports the costs for all payers of expanding eligibility for Medicaid, including tracking changes to out-of-pocket spending."
An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) works with collaborators around the world to develop timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence that illuminates the state of health everywhere. In making our research available and approachable, we aim to inform health policy and practice in pursuit of our vision: all people living long lives in full health.
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Texas repeals immigration order that caused border gridlock
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday repealed his traffic-clogging immigration order that backed up commercial trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border, after a week of intensifying backlash and fears of deepening economic losses.
The Republican governor dropped his new rules that had required all commercial trucks from Mexico to undergo extra inspections to curb the flow of migrants and drugs and ratcheted up a fight with the Biden administration over immigration policy.
Some truckers reported waiting more than 30 hours to cross. Others blocked one of the world’s busiest trade bridges in protest.
Abbott, who is up for reelection in November and has made the border his top issue, fully lifted the inspections after reaching agreements with neighboring Mexican states that he says outline new commitments to border security. The last one was signed with the governor of Tamaulipas, who earlier this week said the inspections were overzealous and created havoc. On Friday, he joined Abbott and said they were ready to work together.
When Abbott first ordered the inspections, he did not say lifting them was conditional on such arrangements with Mexico.
Pressure was building on Abbott to retreat as gridlock on the border worsened. The American Trucking Association called the inspections “wholly flawed, redundant and adding considerable weight on an already strained supply chain.” One customs agency in Mexico estimated the losses at millions of dollars a day, and produce distributors warned of empty shelves and higher prices if the order was not rescinded soon.
Abbot acknowledged the trade slowdowns but showed no sign of regret. He said he was prepared to reimpose the inspections if Mexican states don’t hold up their end of the deal.
“I’m not hesitant to do so whatsoever,” Abbott said.
The U.S.-Mexico border is crucial to the U.S. economy and more of it is in Texas — roughly 1,200 miles (1,931 kilometers) — than any other state. The United States last year imported $390.7 billion worth of goods from Mexico, second only to China.
Trucks are inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents upon entering the country. Texas began its own inspections after the Biden administration said pandemic-related restrictions on claiming asylum at the border would be lifted May 23.
Abbott called the inspections a “zero tolerance policy for unsafe vehicles” smuggling migrants. He said Texas would take several steps in response to the end of the asylum restrictions, which is expected to lead to an increase in migrants coming to the border.
State troopers inspected more than 6,000 commercial vehicles over the past week, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Nearly 1 in 4 trucks were pulled off the road for what the agency described as serious violations that included defective tires and brakes.
Troopers did not turn up any human or drug trafficking during the inspections, said Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw. He described it as unsurprising, saying cartels knew the inspections were taking place.
But migrants are stopped at ports of entry in only about 5% of CBP encounters. The vast majority cross in mountains, deserts and cities between official crossings.
The dynamic with drug seizures is different, with fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and other hard narcotics being seized overwhelmingly at official crossings instead of between them. Their compact size and lack of odor make them extremely difficult to detect.
Abbott has also chartered buses to Washington, D.C., for migrants who wanted to go. The first drop-offs happened Wednesday, drawing criticism from the Biden administration. On Thursday, CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus said Texas was moving migrants without “adequately coordinating” with the federal government.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Men's innerwear brand DAVID ARCHY celebrates its ten years of dedication to first-class craftsmanship and premium quality in creating men's underwear and comfort wear that combines minimalist styles with supreme comfort. Driven by its vision to deliver an unparalleled wearing experience, the brand attaches great importance to detail and materials, developing innovative designs with superior fit and quality that meet the diverse needs of its customers.
"This ten-year journey has seen us hitting a series of milestones, traveling from a humble start to becoming an apparel specialist whose reputation represents high-quality, comfort, durability, and reassurance. Our attention to detail, coupled with a focus on function, can be felt at the first touch of our products, the delightful softness of luxurious fabrics woven with state-of-the-art knitting technology to create an immediate sense of intimacy when brushing against your skin. We believe these elements, alongside the care going into every facet of our ergonomic designs, highlight the masculine beauty and give men full confidence when they are getting on with their daily lives," said Victor Yan, CEO of DAVID ARCHY.
DAVID ARCHY understands that the unique sensation of being wrapped in a velvety-soft garment made from high-quality and organic fabrics gives an added sense of satisfaction throughout the day. Hence, material selection sits at the forefront of its product development, which has enabled DAVID ARCHY to craft the natural and technical into products that feel like a second skin that breathes and moves with the wearer.
The brand uses Micro Modal fibers, Bamboo Rayon fibers, and antibromic tech to strengthen the underwear's antibacterial properties, as well as offer extra softness, breathability, and stretchability. The Quick Dry series is made from moisture-wicking fabrics, combined with OsmoHive® tech that can quickly pull sweat and moisture away from the skin to the fabrics' surface and thus allow for constantly dry and refreshing comfort.
In addition to the usage of OsmoHive® technology which can evaporate sweat quickly by honeycomb duct, exhale the moisture instantly and keep skin dry and not sticky, DAVID ARCHY's unrelenting attention to detail also extends to the design of its underwear structure. Integrated with its patented 3D pouch, the brand's underwear offers maximum protection to the male's private parts while its precise and meticulous tailoring provides a perfect fit for every customer.
DAVID ARCHY's long-standing commitment to creating premium apparel for men has enabled it to achieve enormous commercial success, with its product categories spanning underwear, undershirt, sleepwear, thermal, robe, and socks. Since 2016, DAVID ARCHY has been named the "Best Seller" of Amazon and is ranked one of the top 10 third-party apparel retailers on the platform. In 2021, DAVID ARCHY's apparel is selected by NBC as the best underwear for men and Forbes as the best pajamas.
DAVID ARCHY Design Director Jimmy Xu said, "A better lifestyle comes with the improvement on every small detail in life, and at DAVID ARCHY, in our endeavor to refine every detail of our products, we hope to bring a quality lifestyle to all of our customers."
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Injected vaccines against the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 have been hugely successful, saving nearly 20 million lives globally in their first year of use and slashing the pandemic's death toll by an estimated 63%, according to a recent study. Yet good as these shots are, they have not stopped the virus from spreading from person to person.
As the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads, it changes. That's helped it get past our firewalls, the immunity created by vaccines or left behind after we recover from an infection. Which is why, well into the third year of the pandemic, we're in the midst of another wave of Covid-19 caused by the most immune-evasive variant yet, BA.5. And more variants are coming.
Even as vaccine manufacturers race to update the first-generation shots in the hopes of patching up our protection for the fall, other scientists are taking a different approach, making vaccines delivered via nasal sprays or tablets that would deploy more immune defenders to the body's front lines: the lining of the mouth, nose and throat.
"The hope is to shore up the defenses right there in the nose so that the virus can't even replicate in the nose," said Dr. Ellen Foxman, an immunobiologist at the Yale School of Medicine. "And then someone who has a really effective mucosal vaccination can't even really support viral replication or make viruses that can infect other people.
"That would be like the holy grail," said Foxman, who helped plan the International Congress of Mucosal Immunology meeting this week in Seattle, which is sponsored by pharmaceutical companies Pfizer, Janssen and Merck.
If it works, there's hope that mucosal immunity could slow the development of new coronavirus variants and finally bring the Covid-19 pandemic under control.
There's a long way to go before that happens, however, and many scientists say the approach needs an injection of funding to accelerate the pace of development, much in the same way the billions of dollars doled out by Operation Warp Speed delivered the first generation of Covid-19 vaccines in record time.
An old approach meets new technology
The idea behind vaccinating the mucosa -- the lining of "the tube" (as mucosal immunologists refer to it) that runs from our nose and mouths to our lungs and guts -- isn't new. There are nine existing vaccines that work this way, including oral drops that protect against polio, cholera, salmonella and rotavirus, and a nasal spray, FluMist, that inoculates against the flu.
Most are based on the oldest types of vaccine technologies, using killed or weakened versions of a virus or bacteria to teach the body how to recognize it and fight it off when a real infection gets underway.
Because of those actual pathogens, some people can't use these kind of vaccines. It's risky to expose certain groups -- including pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems -- to even weakened viruses.
None has achieved the goal of blocking the transmission of an infection, but that may be because they haven't gotten the same kind of investment as injectable vaccines, says Ed Lavelle, an immunologist at Trinity College in Dublin.
"What hasn't really happened with mucosal vaccines is kind of huge advances in technology that have happened with injectable vaccines, even before Covid," Lavelle said.
That may be about to change, however.
Can nasal spray vaccines put the brakes on new variants?
More than a dozen nasal spray vaccines against Covid-19 are being tested around the world. Many use new kinds of technologies, like delivering instructions for making the spike protein of the coronavirus through harmless Trojan horse viruses. Others aim to deploy the mRNA technology that was so successful in the injectable vaccines in the form of a nasal spray.
One company, Vaxart, has even made a tablet that delivers instructions for making parts of the new coronavirus to the gut, which then builds immunity in "the tube."
In animal tests, hamsters vaccinated in the nose or mouth have been less likely to spread a SARS-CoV-2 infection to uninfected animals that are in separate cages but share the same air.
"What we found is that if you did an oral immunization, you inhibited the ability for that breakthrough to infect other animals," said Sean Tucker, chief scientific officer for Vaxart.
The Vaxart tablet, which is about the size and shape of an aspirin, uses an adenovirus -- the same delivery system utilized by the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca Covid vaccines -- to ferry instructions for making parts of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into cells in the gut, which stimulates the release of antibodies in the nose and mouth.
In an early trial that included 35 participants, 46% had an increase of antibodies in their nose after taking the tablet vaccine. Those who did seemed to create a broad spectrum of immunity to a number of types of coronaviruses, and they appeared to hold on to that protection for about a year. That may be a bit longer than injectable vaccines, though more research is needed to confirm those results.
Tucker is presenting these early results Monday at the Seattle conference. He says they'll also be published as a preprint study in the coming days.
A phase 2 trial of a tablet with a slightly different formulation, involving almost 900 participants, is also underway, Tucker says. It is scheduled to be completed next summer.
Most of the mucosal vaccines under development are designed to be delivered as a squirt of liquid or mist up the nose, and many are intended to be used as boosters in people who've had a complete primary series of Covid-19 vaccines.
"I don't think of them as nasal vaccines. I think of them as nasal boosts," said Jennifer Gommerman, an immunologist at the University of Toronto who specializes in tissue-specific immunity.
That's important, Gommerman says, because nasal vaccines -- like FluMist -- haven't really worked all that well.
The next generation of inoculations will be something different, she says. They will build on the body-wide immunity that was created by shots; they'll just redeploy it to the nose and throat where it is needed most, she says.
"But here, we're actually talking about something else, where we're talking about building on the systemic immunity that was induced by a vaccine to a three shots of mRNA and then training that systemic immunity to go to the upper respiratory tract by boosting through the nose," Gommerman says.
One such approach was recently tested by Akiko Iwasaki, an immunobiologist at Yale University. According to their preprint study, Iwasaki and her team inoculated mice with a low dose of Pfizer's Comirnaty mRNA vaccine and followed up two weeks later with a boost of mRNA vaccine delivered via a nasal spray. The low dose of the injected vaccine was meant to simulate waning immunity. Other groups of mice got only an injection or only a dose of vaccine in the nose.
Only the group that got the injection followed by the nasal spray developed robust immunity against the Covid-19 virus.
"That approach we have shown in the mouse model to be 100% protective against lethal dose of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and it dramatically reduces the viral load in the nose and in the lung," Iwasaki said.
Going for IgA antibodies
Mucosal vaccines also target a slightly different part of the immune system than shots.
Injections trigger the body to make antibodies against the virus that causes Covid-19. Most of these are Y-shaped proteins called IgG antibodies that are programmed to recognized and block specific parts of the SARS-CoV-2 virus along its spikes, the parts of the virus that latch onto and infect our cells.
A much smaller portion of these are IgA antibodies, and they look like two Ys joined together at their tails and turned sideways so it looks more like a dog bone, Gommerman says.
Like bouncers at a bar, IgA antibodies are the primary immune molecules on guard in the mucosa.
These molecules are beefier than IgG antibodies. They have four arms instead of two, and they're special because they're less picky about what they grab onto than IgG antibodies.
"They might be a little more promiscuous in the way they recognize different variants. And that's obviously a plus," Gommerman said.
Shots increase IgA antibodies in the nose for a short time, but the hope is that mucosal vaccines will really ramp up the population of these sentries and help them stay active for longer.
"Whether they'll be able to confer complete sterilizing immunity, that's a very tall order," Gommerman said. "But we should be now working on ways to slow down person-to-person transmission, because this virus continues to mutate and then fools our immune system and gets past that mucosal layer.
"This is now a very contagious virus," she said.
Iwasaki says she would love to move her vaccine out of animal studies and into clinical trials in people.
"We're still at the stage where we're kind of struggling to raise money, even make the vaccine for human use, because it takes millions of dollars, and we are not sitting on that kind of money for research lab," she said, "so not yet."
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President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, a White House official said, after the bill was flown to Seoul.
The Senate passed it following Biden’s departure from Washington.
The confirmation that Biden had signed the bill came as the President attended a state dinner with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Biden signed the aid package off camera earlier Saturday, along with a bill to improve access to baby formula for families in need.
The legislation provides money for military and humanitarian aid, including funding to assist Ukrainian military and national security forces, help replenish stores of US equipment sent to Ukraine, and provide public health and medical support for Ukrainian refugees.
A National Security Council spokesman told CNN the bill was being flown to South Korea with someone already traveling to the region for official duties.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters traveling with the President on Thursday, “The President does intend to sign the bill while he’s on the road so that he can sign it expeditiously. The modalities of that are being worked right now so that he can get it and sign it. There won’t be a gap for that very reason.”
The bill includes an increase in presidential drawdown authority funding from the $5 billion the Biden administration originally requested to $11 billion. Presidential drawdown authority funding allows the administration to send military equipment and weapons to Ukraine from US stocks.
The bill also provides $6 billion in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funding, another way the Biden administration has been providing Ukraine with military assistance. The funding allows the administration to buy weapons from contractors and then provide those weapons to Ukraine, and as a result does not draw directly from US stocks.
According to a fact sheet from House Democrats, the money will assist Ukrainian military and national security forces and will go toward weapons, equipment, training, logistics and intelligence support, as well as other needs.
There will also be roughly $9 billion to help restock US equipment that has been sent to Ukraine, which comes as many lawmakers have raised concerns about replacing stocks of weapons the US is giving to Ukraine, especially stingers and javelin missiles.
The bill provides $3.9 billion for European Command operations, which includes “mission support, intelligence support, hardship pay for troops deployed to the region and equipment, including a Patriot battery,” according to a House Democrat fact sheet. The Department of Defense has added additional US troops in Eastern European countries to bolster support for NATO allies near Ukraine since the Russian invasion began.
To address humanitarian needs, the bill will include $900 million to bolster refugee assistance, including housing, trauma support, and English language instruction for Ukrainians fleeing the country.
The measure provides an additional $54 million for public health and medical support for Ukrainian refugees.
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KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden arrived in South Carolina on Wednesday to begin what is expected to be at least a seven-day vacation with members of his family.
The first couple was planning to be in Kiawah Island, noted for its private beach and golf resort, through Tuesday, according to Federal Aviation Administration advisories.
The White House did not respond to requests to provide details on Biden’s vacation schedule, activities or when he planned to return to Washington. The president will stay at a friend’s home on the island that the family has used for previous visits, according to a White House official.
Biden, accompanied by first lady Jill Biden, departed the White House by motorcade to Joint Base Andrews outside the capital, where Air Force One was on hand to take them to Joint Base Charleston. Biden was dropped off at a private home in a gated community alongside a golf course on the island.
Biden was joined on Air Force One by his son, Hunter Biden, daughter-in-law Melissa Cohen and grandson Beau.
While Biden is in South Carolina, the House is set to vote to approve a bill full of Biden’s priorities, including the most substantial investment in history to fight climate change, some $369 billion over the decade.The measure would cap prescription drug costs at $2,000 out-of-pocket for Medicare recipients and help an estimated 13 million Americans pay for health care insurance by extending subsidies provided during the coronavirus pandemic.
The White House demurred on when Biden plans to sign the bill, saying it was focused on helping ensure the House approved the measure.
Biden’s 2021 vacation plans were scrambled by Washington’s legislative calendar, a COVID-19 case surge, and the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
Summer vacations are a presidential tradition. George W. Bush often spent August clearing brush in the 100-degree heat that baked his central Texas ranch. Barack Obama worked on his golf game on the Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard. Donald Trump spent time at his home on his private golf club in central New Jersey.
The White House in the past has emphasized that the president is never truly free from the job’s responsibilities — and that he’ll continue to consult with aides and take his daily national security briefing regardless of his location.
And at times, presidents have had to make legacy-defining decisions while on vacation, including Bush’s response to Hurricane Katrina flooding New Orleans in 2005. Bill Clinton ordered airstrikes against al-Qaida terrorists from Martha’s Vineyard in response to the bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. And Bush’s father, President George H.W. Bush, planned the U.S. response to Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 from his family’s oceanfront compound in Kennebunkport, Maine. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-begins-summer-vacation-with-family-in-south-carolina/ | 2022-08-11T08:33:37Z |
HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolve Houston's new President and Executive Director Casey Brown announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp. This initiative will facilitate a peer-review process to award microgrants to local electromobility "eMobility" projects that address community mobility needs in the Greater Houston area. Grant applications are now available online at apply.evolvehouston.org.
Evolve Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by supporting and enabling the Greater Houston area to increase EV adoption.
"Evolve Houston is committed to supporting a just transition to a more sustainable transportation system, so all residents can receive the benefits of eMobility. The Greater Houston area has made significant progress in improving livability. We must continue and bring the eMobility revolution to Houston's communities that remain disproportionately in need of a cleaner environment, better services, and diversified economic development," said Grace Millsap, Evolve Houston Director of Equity and Investment. "Evolve's eMobility Microgrant Initiative will empower and elevate residents' voices, drive further community investment, and prioritize the communities who are most impacted by climate and mobility challenges."
Evolve established the Equity Program to address poor air quality and limited access to public transportation in vulnerable communities. Through the eMobility Microgrant Initiative, Evolve will invest in local community-led efforts focused on increasing access to all forms of electric mobility and EV charging stations. This initiative will provide additional support to mitigate the negative long-term effects of environmental injustices experienced within these communities.
"The Complete Communities Initiative bridges the gap between equity and opportunity for our city's most under-resourced and underserved neighborhoods. Residents living in the Complete Communities have made it clear that its past time to address the transportation and climate change challenges that impact their quality of life," said Shannon Buggs, Director of the Mayor's Office for Complete Communities. "Increasing chronic air pollution and lack of equitable mobility has disproportionately affected low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. With the help of community leaders, the Evolve Houston Equity Program provides a pathway for our City to ensure that every resident lives in a healthy, sustainable and thriving community."
Evolve's Equity Program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost economic activity in Houston's historically underserved neighborhoods. Microgrant funding opportunities are set to open in fall 2022.
Evolve's Equity Corporate Catalysts, GM and bp, have catapulted the Equity Program forward with generous contributions. Funds raised will make a direct impact within the underserved regions of Houston.
"bp is proud to support Evolve in addressing one of the key challenges of the global energy transition: making sure low-carbon energy investment gets to areas that need it most," said Emily Leung, VP of bp pulse Americas, bp's EV charging brand that is part of bp's ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get there too. "This program is a small but important step in that direction for the City of Houston, and we wish Evolve every success with the launch."
"As we look ahead toward an all-electric future, we recognize how important it is for communities to have a strong voice, and resources, to implement community-level changes that work for their specific needs," said Jessica James, senior manager, GM Climate Equity Fund and Disaster Relief.
Evolve is continuing their fundraising efforts for the eMobility Microgrant Initiative. Click here to learn more about joining the Equity Program as a Corporate Catalyst.
Evolve is also in the process of recruiting "Community Champions," individuals who will review microgrant applications, advocate on behalf of their community, and identify projects that maximize value and impact for their neighborhoods. Evolve is currently seeking to connect with community-led organizations and nonprofits to support the recruitment of Community Champions. Click here to learn more about becoming or nominating a Community Champion.
The Equity Program is rooted from Evolve's studies of the EV charging station growth rate in the Greater Houston area, which highlighted that the array of existing and planned EV charging stations is highly concentrated in and around high income communities. This reflects an inequitable investment in low-income, minority, and other frontline communities.
Transportation now accounts for 48% of total GHG emissions within the City of Houston. Low-income and predominantly BIPOC neighborhoods disproportionately bear the impact of climate and mobility injustices and, historically, have not been given a voice in infrastructure decisions necessary to correct these injustices.
Contact Evolve Houston to stay informed about these upcoming opportunities.
Evolve Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on leading the emerging eMobility ecosystem within Houston by promoting electric vehicle adoption and education. Founded in 2019 through the City of Houston's Climate Action Plan, Evolve is a non-profit coalition of sustainability-minded civic, business, and academic leaders who seek to accelerate clean transportation in Houston through electrification. Along with founding members CenterPoint Energy, the University of Houston, NRG Energy, Shell USA, and the City of Houston, Evolve Houston's goal is to improve regional air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater Houston area.
General Motors is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.
bp's ambition is to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp is America's largest energy investor since 2005, investing more than $130 billion in the economy and supporting about 230,000 jobs. For more information on bp in the US, visit www.bp.com/us.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in midday trading on Wall Street Tuesday as disappointing earnings reports weighed on technology and travel companies.
The S&P 500 fell 0.4% as of 12:12 p.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 20 points, or 0.1%, to 32,812 and the Nasdaq fell 1.3%.
Technology stocks fell broadly and weighed down the broader market. Chipmaker Micron Technology fell 5.7% after warning investors that revenue could fall short of forecasts because of weakening demand. That warning hit other chipmakers hard, with Nvidia shedding 5.6%.
Norwegian Cruise Line plunged 12.2% after reporting disappointing financial results and giving investors a weak revenue forecast. The weak results weighed down travel-related stocks. Expedia fell 3.2% and American Airlines fell 3.3%.
U.S. crude oil prices were little changed and energy stocks gained ground. Exxon Mobil rose 2.9%.
Audience rating company Nielsen surged 21.4% after it announced progress on a deal to be acquired by private equity firms.
Bond yields rose. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 2.78% from 2.75% late Monday.
Investors have been closely watching the latest round of corporate earnings and economic data for clues on how inflation is hurting consumers and businesses. As the earnings season winds down, Disney, Wendy’s and Wynn Resorts will be reporting quarterly results this week.
The U.S. Labor Department will release its July report for consumer prices Wednesday, followed by its producer prices report on Thursday. Investors and economists will look for any signs that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes the past few months have helped to bring inflation under control.
“Regardless of that number, there’s still going to be an environment where they’re raising rates,” said Michael Landsberg, chief investment officer of Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth Management.
The Fed has raised rates four times this year in an effort to hit the brakes on the economy and cool the hottest inflation in four decades. Wall Street is worried that the central bank could slam the brakes too hard and tip the economy into a recession. Last week’s strong July jobs report has most economists predicting the Fed will again raise short-term interest rates by as much as another three-quarters of a point at its September meeting.
Most economic data already points to a slowdown. The U.S. economy has now contracted for two straight quarters, which constitutes an informal indicator of a recession. But recession fears have been tempered by a hot jobs market with unemployment at historic lows. While that’s good for the economy, it is a sign that inflation persists.
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Kentucky governor vetoes bill incorporating ‘anti-critical race theory,’ calling it a step backward
By Jennifer Henderson and Amanda Musa, CNN
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill that contains elements of an “anti-critical race theory” bill that he says “tries to police classroom discussions on topics such as race.”
Beshear vetoed the bill with a veto letter saying, “Senate Bill 1 tries to police classroom discussions on topics such as race. These are discussions our children are having with or without adults in our schools. Prescribing a rigid approach to what must be ‘taught’ in those discussions will lessen if not erase them.”
SB1 states in part that public schools shall provide instructions that align with certain concepts including: “An individual, by virtue of the individual’s race or sex, does not bear responsibility for actions committed by other members of the same race or sex;” and “The understanding that the institution of slavery and post-Civil War laws enforcing racial segregation and discrimination were contrary to the fundamental American promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence, but that defining racial disparities solely on the legacy of this institution is destructive to the unification of our nation.”
In his letter, Beshear said that children and adults must be able to exercise their First Amendment rights and have important discussions free of government censorship.
The bill received final passage from the state Senate last month, according to the Kentucky General Assembly page on SB 1.
Although the legislation does not implicitly use the term critical race theory, the bill’s language shares similarities with other measures passed in Republican-controlled states.
Samuel Crankshaw, communications manager for the ACLU of Kentucky said Wednesday, SB 1 is “part of a nationwide strategy to whitewash history, perpetuate white supremacy, and erase marginalized people — particularly people of color and LGBTQ people. They would also deny educators and students their First Amendment right to free speech.”
Gov. Beshear notes that the bill would require teachers to incorporate “a specific set of historical documents and speeches” into lectures.
“These texts were not selected by historians or scholars, but by a political body.”
One of the required texts is Ronald Reagan’s 1964 political campaign speech “A Time For Choosing,” Gov. Beshear said. “the fact that this text is included over others like Dwight Eisenhower’s statement to troops in advance of the D-Day invasion suggests the bill is aimed more at politics than at history.”
The House passed the current version of the bill with a vote of 67-29 and the Senate passed the bill 21-15-1. A majority vote by members of both houses can override a governor’s veto, according to the Kentucky General Assembly Legislative Process page.
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VERO BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2022-23 Best Assisted Living Community and Best Memory Care Community.
Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is one of the senior living communities recognized by U.S. News & World Report that earned "Best" status by achieving the highest possible rating for both Assisted Living and Memory Care. U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News's objective statistical assessment of each senior living community's performance from consumer satisfaction surveys administered between March 2021 and February 2022, reflecting the viewpoints of more than 200,000 current residents and family members of residents living in thousands of senior living communities nationwide.
"It is a great honor and distinction for Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach to be awarded a Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care Community by an esteemed organization such as U.S. News & World Report," says Marc Vorkapich, principal and chief executive officer of Watercrest Senior Living Group. "This recognition is a first-hand testament from our residents as to the excellence in care and service they enjoy at Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach."
The inaugural U.S. News Best Senior Living ratings and profiles offer comprehensive information and exclusive analysis of consumer satisfaction data evaluating such factors as community & activity, food & dining, caregiving, and management & staff for nearly 2,500 communities in the continental U.S. and Hawaii. For more than 30 years, U.S. News has served the American public as an unbiased arbiter of quality across a variety of important choices. Whether picking a college, selecting a hospital or moving to a nursing home, consumers go to U.S. News to research and make consequential life decisions.
"Until now, families have had limited information when comparing providers of independent living, assisted living, memory care or continuing care," said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. "The Best Senior Living ratings fill this informational gap with comprehensive and transparent data to help older consumers and their families identify high-quality senior living communities that meet their needs and preferences."
For more information behind the data analyzed in the U.S. News ratings for Senior Living, please refer to the methodology.
Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is a newly-constructed senior living development project partnered between Watercrest Senior Living Group and The St. Joe Company. The community offers 75 assisted living and 32 memory care apartments with resort-style service and world-class care. Residents enjoy pampering in elegant Spa W, savor private label Watercrest wines at the bistro, and relish the flavors of locally grown, seasonal ingredients and organic fare whether dining outdoors, bistro-style, or in the chef's private dining room. Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is conveniently located at 205 West Hewett Road along the Emerald Coast. For information, contact the community at 850-290-0462.
About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.
About The St. Joe Company
The St. Joe Company is a real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures. St. Joe has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.joe.com. On a regular basis, the Company releases a video showing progress on projects in development or under construction. See https://www.joe.com/video-gallery for more information.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — When Saturday’s Oklahoma-Nebraska game was scheduled 10 years ago, the intention was to celebrate what once was among college football’s greatest rivalries.
It turned out to be further confirmation the Cornhuskers are just a shell of the program that decades ago battled the Sooners for conference titles year in and year out.
Dillon Gabriel threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and sixth-ranked Oklahoma hammered Nebraska 49-14 in the Huskers’ first game following the firing of Scott Frost.
OU (3-0) posted its most lopsided victory over Nebraska (1-3) since a 45-10 win in 1990 and scored its most points in Lincoln in 43 all-time visits. The Sooners have won seven of eight against the Huskers. The next meetings are set for 2029 and ’30.
“We’ve not done anything but win our first road game,” first-year OU coach Brent Venables said. “No one here is beating their chest. Today was a good, strong win and I think we improved today in lots of different ways.”
The Huskers have lost 19 straight against Top 25 opponents and nine in a row against Bowl Subdivision teams.
Frost’s tenure, which lasted four years plus three games, was marked by close games. The first one under interim head coach Mickey Joseph was never in doubt after the opening quarter, and Memorial Stadium began emptying at halftime.
Joseph said it was apparent he didn’t get his team ready emotionally.
“It’s not my kids’ fault, not my assistant coaches’ fault, this is on me,” he said. “I’ve got to accept responsibility for it, and I have. We’re going to get better next week. We’ve got eight games left, and we’re going to get ready to win some games.”
Oklahoma scored 49 straight points after Nebraska opened the game with a six-play, 77-yard touchdown drive. The Huskers totaled just 71 yards on their next 37 plays in the first half and didn’t score again until backup quarterback Chubba Purdy ran for a late touchdown.
Gabriel was 16 of 27 for 230 yards and turned things over to backup Davis Beville on the third series of the second half. The Sooners finished with 580 total yards, 312 on the ground.
“I’m extremely critical of myself and felt like I left a lot of things on the field,” Gabriel said. “We were a couple explosive plays away from making us feel really good about how we played.”
Gabriel got the Sooners started with a career-long 61-yard touchdown run on a quarterback draw. “What sweet feet he had,” Venables said.
Gabriel then threw a 25-yard pass to Jalil Farooq to put his team ahead. Marcus Major scored the next two TDs. The first score was a short run and the second on a trick play where Gabriel lateraled to tight end Brayden Willis, who lofted a 24-yard pass to the wide-open Major.
Eric Gray’s 16-yard run made it 35-7 at half, and then the Sooners mostly kept it on the ground to chew up clock.
The Huskers’ Casey Thompson was 14 of 20 for 129 yards and a touchdown and got sacked four times. He was replaced by Purdy after the Huskers went down 49-7 in the middle of the third quarter.
Nebraska and Oklahoma combined for 44 of 48 Big Seven and Big Eight championships and 11 national titles from 1948-1995.
Nebraska and Oklahoma players from the 1970s and ‘80s made a weekend of it. The Huskers’ 1970-71 national championship teams held a reunion and Johnny Rodgers was honored on the field to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his winning the Heisman Trophy.
Joseph said he didn’t see such a poor performance coming.
“Yes, it’s surprising,” he said. “But I wanted them to continue to fight, and they did. It’s on me. I’ve got to fix this problem.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Oklahoma: After scoring seven first-half points against Kent State last week, the Sooners had 35 by half and will go into Big 12 play off their most complete game of the season on both sides of the ball.
Nebraska: The defense continues to flounder, having given up more than 500 yards to a third straight Bowl Subdivision opponent. The offensive line doesn’t give Thompson a chance to create a rhythm.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
The Sooners should hold their place in the AP Top 25 and, with all the teams above them winning, probably will have to wait to crack the top five for the first time since the middle of last November.
SOONER EJECTED
Oklahoma’s DaShaun White was ejected for targeting in the second quarter when he hit Thompson with the crown of his helmet after Thompson released the ball.
LINE CHANGE
Nebraska left tackle Teddy Prochaska didn’t dress because of a shoulder injury and is out for the season, Joseph said. Turner Corcoran, who started the first three games at left guard, took over Prochaska’s spot.
UP NEXT
Oklahoma: hosts Kansas State on Saturday in Big 12 opener.
Nebraska: open date before hosting Indiana on Oct. 1.
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Widow says she lost $430,000 due to a romance scam
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) – A woman in Alabama is out $430,000 to multiple men due to a romance scam. These scams are on the rise and prey on lonely widows.
Dr. Bonnie Libhart fell victim to three men over the span of eight years online.
She recently learned it was all a scam and stopped sending money last week. One man who was supposed to receive money from her Tuesday texted her during an interview with WAFF.
“I’m sorry, my love, for not texting you,” the man texted her.
Libhart sent pictures back and forth with these men, prayed with them and talked about a life together. All three men lived overseas and started asking for money months into the relationship.
“I had $430,000 in my bank account. Then I had on the house $650,000, and I got a reverse mortgage on it after I spent all the money, and I just kept sending money,” Libhart said.
She says it began about two years after her husband suddenly died.
“I had no clue,” Libhart said. “I believed them. I wanted to get married again.”
Libhart said one of her friends tried to warn her, but she was convinced the men were legit.
“I said no, ‘This guy and I talk about the lord back and forth, and we pray together.’ She said, ‘Well, we have a thing going on at the Baptist church in Huntsville for fraud and romance scam,’” Libhart said.
Libhart said her bank even called concerned about where she was sending all of her money.
“I am not going to do that anymore,” Libhart said.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, more consumers than ever are falling for romance scammers. They reported victims losing $547 million in 2021.
The BBB offers the following advice:
- Be wary if you meet someone online and they are quick to move communication off of social media.
- Also, scammers will hint at financial troubles before ever asking you for money.
- Lastly, a catfisher will begin speaking of a future together and tell you they love you quickly.
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Covid loosens its grip on the world and travel begins to rebound, Elite Island Resorts is excited to work with Reggae luminary Causion on a song about Antigua that will inspire a new generation of travelers to visit the enchanting Caribbean island that is back stronger than ever. The home-grown star, Antigua's Reggae Ambassador, is a highly respected Reggae artist, having toured with Third World, Rita Marley, and Freddie McGregor, and his love for the island comes through with every breath.
"Personally growing up in Antigua was the greatest experience I can imagine. I grew up on the water in English Harbour, and most of my childhood was on the water, sailing and fishing, and the freedom to do that was phenomenal," he beams during an interview shortly before the song's worldwide release on May 13. "Antigua is a place I have loved from the bottom of my heart, and there is no place I would rather be. As a musician and writer, when you go to Antigua the words keep coming, the artistry and creation keep coming because you find that place of peace."
The song, titled Antigua Me Come From, refers to the phrase commonly spoken by locals on this Leeward island when they proudly proclaim their heritage. Causion's gently lilting, melodic harmonies and uplifting lyrics showcase the best of the island through vivid, captivating imagery. The black of the flag represents the people and their strength and unity, while its blue connotes the sea. Causion urges listeners to forget their troubles, to come take a load off their shoulder and feel the energy when their feet touch the ground. And most seductively, he sings about the island's 365 beaches, amazing variety of food, and sweet cool breezes. The video, shot entirely on Antigua, brings the words to life with footage of the island's jagged coastline home to countless coves, the crystal-clear turquoise water (shot from above and below), sugary sandy beaches populated with palm trees, and heritage buildings filled with stories.
"Words can't explain what it feels like to be here, and how I embrace that. This is a beautiful island to come and spend time, everyone knows almost everyone else, it's a close-knit environment with a strong sense of community." Causion's music is unfailingly upbeat, filled with positivity, embodying the spirit found on Antigua. "The things we write today will outlive us, these words are going into the next generation, so think about what this body of work is going to do for the next generation, how will they receive it. I want to help the next generation to better their lives, I have always gravitated toward what will bring a positive outcome for them."
His sense of hope is especially remarkable given his recent, ongoing battle with cancer that sees him shuttling between Antigua and Florida on a monthly basis, an illness that has afforded him the chance to see his home in a new light whenever he returns. "I go on hikes to experience the country in a way I didn't before. It's an enormous feeling, seeing it from a different perspective for the past two years, and I have found a new love for the country."
Rob Barrett, Elite Island Resorts' Chairman, shares similar sentiments. "I wanted to give the people of Antigua and Barbuda something that shares the beauty and spirit and Antigua with the world for years to come. This amazing collaboration between Elite Island Resorts and Causion captures the essence Antigua and is a project we can all be very proud of."
Elite Island Resorts has five luxury properties across the island that offer guests a variety of styles and ambience, but share the common bond of being all-inclusive. From the adults-only Hammock Cove Antigua and Pineapple Beach Club, and family oriented The Verandah Resort & Spa, all on the east of the island close to Devil's Bridge National Park, to Galley Bay Resort & Spa in the west and St. James's Club & Villas in the south, there is a resort for everyone.
Causion hopes that through the undeniable power of music, his song and will inspire people to visit Antigua, so they can appreciate his passion for the island. "Music has a way of touching us and bringing us closer to where we want to be." Exploring the concepts of happiness, and what fuels it, he compares the joy from acquiring material things with the lasting power of memories. "A lot of the things I experienced in Antigua when I was younger, those fond memories are still with me today. You can't buy that kind of happiness. My mission is to introduce you to 365 beaches and 108-square-miles of joy and happiness and create memories that will last forever. And hopefully you will enjoy the music too!"
While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the world, he notes that it has helped people to re-gauge their priorities. "Covid has brought the rest of the world and the Caribbean into a frame of mind to open up their eyes and respect each other more. To appreciate each other and what we bring to the table. We also appreciate that people are coming to our shores. Now more than ever, in this world when nothing can be assumed, we are learning to appreciate, respect, embrace, and welcome each other."
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GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A man who was arrested near Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home in Maryland earlier this month pleaded not guilty Wednesday to trying to kill Kavanaugh.
Nicholas John Roske, 26, of Simi Valley, California, remained in custody after his arraignment on one count of attempting to assassinate a Supreme Court justice.
During the arraignment, he bowed his head and clasped his hands around his neck as he answered U.S. Magistrate Judge Ajmel Quereshi’s questions. His public defender, Andrew Szekely, told the judge that he was satisfied his client was getting the medical care and unspecified medication that he needs while in custody.
Quereshi set a tentative trial date for Aug. 23.
A grand jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, indicted Roske on the charge last week. The charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Roske, who was arrested on June 8, was armed with a gun and a knife, was carrying zip ties and was dressed in black when when he arrived by taxi just after 1 a.m. outside Kavanaugh’s home in Chevy Chase, a Washington suburb in Maryland’s Montgomery County, according to an FBI agent’s affidavit.
Roske turned and walked away after seeing two deputy U.S. Marshals outside standing nearby, the affidavit said.
Roske called county police and said he had come to Maryland from California to kill a Supreme Court justice, the agent wrote. Roske also told police that he had a gun in his suitcase and was having suicidal thoughts, the affidavit said.
After his arrest, Roske told a police detective that he was upset by a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is about to overrule Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion case. Roske also said he was upset over the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, and believed Kavanaugh would vote to loosen gun control laws, the affidavit said.
Investigators found a pistol with ammunition, a knife, pepper spray, zip ties, a hammer, duct tape, a pistol light and other gear in Roske’s suitcase and backpack, according to the FBI.
A Homeland Security Department report said the draft opinion’s leak in May unleashed a wave of threats against officials and others and increased the likelihood of extremist violence. The leaked opinion also sparked protests outside the homes of Kavanaugh and other justices.
Last Thursday, President Joe Biden signed a bill that will give around-the-clock security protection to the families of Supreme Court justices. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-trying-to-kill-justice-kavanaugh/ | 2022-06-23T00:13:21Z |
An armed male tried to enter the FBI office August 11 around 9:15 a.m. ET, Lt. Nathan Dennis, a spokesperson for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, said in a news conference. The suspect was unsuccessful, however, and fled the area.
An attempted breach of a Cincinnati FBI building has led to an active standoff with an armed suspect in Clinton County, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The suspect held up an AR-15-style rifle before fleeing in a vehicle north onto I-71 leading Ohio State Highway Patrol on a pursuit. Officers are pictured at the FBI office on August 11.
An armed male tried to enter the FBI office August 11 around 9:15 a.m. ET, Lt. Nathan Dennis, a spokesperson for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, said in a news conference. The suspect was unsuccessful, however, and fled the area.
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An attempted breach of a Cincinnati FBI building has led to an active standoff with an armed suspect in Clinton County, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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The suspect held up an AR-15-style rifle before fleeing in a vehicle north onto I-71 leading Ohio State Highway Patrol on a pursuit. Officers are pictured at the FBI office on August 11.
A law enforcement standoff with a suspect who authorities say attempted to breach the FBI's field office in Cincinnati on Thursday has ended, according to Clinton County Emergency Management Agency.
Officials gave no additional details on how the standoff ended or details on the suspect's condition. The standoff followed a chase with the suspect.
An armed man tried to enter the FBI office in Cincinnati Thursday morning around 9:15 a.m. ET, Lt. Nathan Dennis, a spokesperson for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, said in a news conference. The suspect was unsuccessful, however, and fled the area.
An Ohio state trooper spotted the suspect's vehicle at a northbound rest stop along Interstate 71 about 20 minutes after the attempted breach, Dennis said, and tried to initiate a traffic stop before the suspect fled.
"The suspect vehicle did fire shots during that pursuit," Dennis said. The suspect then exited onto State Route 73 and traveled east to Smith Road, where he headed north before eventually coming to a stop.
"Gunfire was exchanged between officers on scene and the suspect," Dennis said, adding the situation remains contained to a specific area and there is no risk to the public outside the immediate area.
At the time of the news conference, no officers had been injured, Dennis said. He declined to answer questions about whether the suspect had been positively identified or injured in the standoff with authorities.
A law enforcement source later told CNN authorities have identified the suspect.
The FBI confirmed the incident in a statement, saying it had "an armed subject attempt to breach" the facility's Visitor Screening Facility.
"Upon the activation of an alarm and a response by armed FBI special agents, the subject fled northbound onto Interstate 71," the statement said. "The FBI, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and local law enforcement partners are on scene near Wilmington, OH trying to resolve this critical incident."
A federal law enforcement source told CNN thse suspect was believed to be armed with a nail gun and AR-15. Another federal law enforcement source with knowledge of the incident told CNN FBI facilities around the country are reviewing their security posture in the wake of the incident.
In a message reviewed by CNN on Thursday, FBI Director Chris Wray told the bureau's employees their "safety and security" was his "primary concern right now."
"There has been a lot of commentary about the FBI this week questioning our work and motives," Wray said. "Much of it is from critics and pundits on the outside who don't know what we know and don't see what we see. What I know -- and what I see -- is an organization made up of men and women who are committed to doing their jobs professionally and by the book every day; this week is no exception."
In remarks Thursday announcing the US Justice Department has filed a motion to unseal the search warrant served to Trump's Florida home, Attorney General Merrick Garland said he could not "stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked. The men and women of the FBI and the Justice Department are dedicated, patriotic public servants."
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- Sublicensing of promising imaging & therapeutic radiopharmaceutical from leading US university, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Ohio
- PTPµ (PTPmu), the target, is a unique biomarker present only in tumor cells but not healthy cells
- The radionuclide carrying PTPµ-targeting agent holds the potential of first in class therapy in a range of tumor types
- Phase 1 brain tumor imaging study to commence in approx. 12 months
- Attractive commercial terms with modest cash obligations & low single digit royalties
MELBOURNE, Australia, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX:RAD, "Radiopharm" or the "Company"), a world-class developer of cutting-edge radiopharmaceutical products for both diagnostic and therapeutic uses, is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive sublicensing agreement with NeoIndicate, LLC ("NeoIndicate") to a PTPµ-targeted radiopharmaceutical agent, which was developed at CWRU in Ohio, USA.
The sublicensing agreement gives Radiopharm the rights to develop the PTPµ-targeted agent as an imaging diagnostic and as a targeted radiopharmaceutical theranostic as part of its clinical development pipeline.
Highly specific, targeted agents for the detection, imaging and treatment of tumors are the future of precision medicine. When combined with low level radiation, the PTPµ-targeted agent functions as a highly specific Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agent. When combined with high energy radiation, the PTPµ-targeted agent works as a radiopharmaceutical theranostic to destroy tumors.
The PTPµ-targeted agent labels invading tumor cells far away from the main tumor mass, achieving specific recognition of the full extent of an invasive tumor. It also recognizes this fragment in multiple tumor types including brain tumors and gynecological cancers.
The technology has shown encouraging pre-clinical data in human glioblastoma (GBM) tumor models¹ˉ⁶, the focus of Radiopharm's initial studies and the most common and devastating form of brain cancer with a median survival of one year from diagnosis. The current standard of care is surgery followed by nonspecific radiation and chemotherapy. Due to the limited treatment options and poor prognosis, there is an immediate need for targeted therapies with high sensitivity and specificity.
Manufacturing of PTPµ is scheduled to commence in December 2022.
Dr. Susann Brady-Kalnay PhD, Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Microbiology at the CWRU School of Medicine, created the PTPµ-targeted agent. Her work spans 30 years of research into the cell adhesion molecules that regulate cancer cell progression and metastasis. Development of agents to improve tumor detection, imaging and treatment led Dr. Brady-Kalnay to found NeoIndicate, a woman-owned and operated biotech company in Wellington, Ohio, United States.
Radiopharm's CEO & Managing Director Riccardo Canevari said:
"We are eager to bring the highly sensitive and tumor specific PTPµ-targeted agent to our clinical development pipeline and plan to enter Phase 1 studies in approximately 12 months. The sublicensing agreement with NeoIndicate, who licensed the technology from CWRU, will build upon our portfolio of targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies. A number of tumor types can be detected with this novel PTPµ-targeted agent. Due to the limited treatment options and immediate need for therapies, we are focused on detecting and treating aggressive brain tumors with the PTPµ-targeted agents.
"From a cash perspective the commercial terms are very attractive and can be absorbed into our existing cash flow forecasts."
A Research Agreement will provide Radiopharm with access to the inventor & NeoIndicate.
The technology is protected by a broad, long life patent portfolio to 2037.
Key terms of the Sublicence Agreement
Under the terms of the sublicence agreement, Radiopharm has secured the right to use the PTPµ-targeted agent conjugated to radiotherapy for the detection and treatment of human disease. The sublicence agreement commences with an effective date of June 9, 2022 and extends to the expiration or abandonment of the applicable patent rights.
The agreement sets out various development milestones commencing from IND approval.
The cost of the sublicence agreement and various milestone payments are not material to the Company in its initial period and are allowed for in the Company's existing research budget. No additional or new funding is required for commencement of the sublicence agreement. The sublicence agreement may be terminated by agreement, or according to common commercial termination provisions.
The agreement includes industry standard, single digit percentage, royalty for future sales of products developed under the agreement.
The agreement sublicenses Radiopharm to develop products using PTPµ; however, CWRU retains ownership of the PTPµ-targeted agent.
Authorised on behalf of the Radiopharm Theranostics board of directors by Executive Chairman Paul Hopper.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in morning trading on Wall Street Friday, keeping the market on a track to break a three-week losing streak.
The S&P 500 rose 1.2% as of 10:16 a.m. Eastern and is up 3.3% for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 326 points, or 1%, to 32,100 and the Nasdaq rose 1.7%. Each index is on track for its first weekly gain in four weeks.
Technology stocks and retailers had some of the biggest gains. Microsoft rose 1.9% and Amazon rose 1.8%.
DocuSign jumped 8.8% after the electronic signature company reported strong second-quarter sales and raised its subscription forecast.
All 11 industry sectors in the benchmark S&P 500 rose, though makers of household goods and utilities, which are typically considered less risky investments, lagged the market. U.S. crude oil prices rose 2.6%.
Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences interest rates on mortgages and other loans, fell to 3.27% from 3.33% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which tends to track expectations for actions by the Federal Reserve, rose to 3.50% from 3.51%.
The Fed has been the main focus for investors as they try to figure out whether the central bank’s plan to cool the hottest inflation in four decades will work or possibly trip an already slowing economy into a recession. Stocks spent July and part of August gaining ground on hopes that the Fed would ease up on its interest rate hikes, but slumped over the last few weeks as it became clear the central bank remained resolute in raising rates.
The central bank has already raised rates four times this year and markets expect it to deliver another jumbo-sized increase of three-quarters of a percentage point at its next meeting in two weeks. Fed officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, have all reaffirmed the central bank’s determination in raising rates until inflation is under control.
That has left investors closely watching economic data for any sign that inflation might be cooling. The calendar for such updates will be busy next week.
The Labor Department will release its report on consumer prices for August on Tuesday and a report on wholesale prices on Wednesday. On Thursday, Wall Street will get an update on retail sales for August. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-asian-shares-rise-after-wall-street-rise-fed-chair-comments/ | 2022-09-09T16:20:52Z |
- Hyundai Takes Home Five Texas Auto Roundup Awards for the IONIQ 5 and Elantra N
- IONIQ 5 Wins CUV of Texas, Electric Vehicle of Texas and Highest Personal Appeal Awards
- Elantra N Wins Best Value Award
- IONIQ 5 Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Adaptor Wins Best New Feature Award
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's IONIQ 5 takes home top honors being named CUV of Texas and Electric Vehicle of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association. The IONIQ 5 also won the Highest Personal Appeal award and its vehicle-to-load (V2L) adaptor was named the Best New Feature award. Elantra N rounded out Hyundai's wins by being selected for the Best Value award. The awards were announced virtually utilizing the Houston Auto Show social media channels.
"These prestigious awards speak to the impressive ability of Hyundai's design, engineering, manufacturing and product development teams to bring to market the best vehicles in two distinct categories," said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. "IONIQ 5 delivers on range, power, charging speed, design, interior space, and advance technology for today's eco-focused drivers, while the Elantra N offers dynamic driving capabilities in a thrilling everyday sportscar. We work hard at Hyundai to listen to our customers and take care of today and tomorrow."
Thirty automotive journalists evaluated 33 vehicles at this year's event held at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on April 25-26, 2022. TAWA members evaluated vehicles based on their interior, exterior, value, performance and personal appeal to determine best-in-class models in major vehicle segments.
The Texas Auto Writers Association was founded in 1987 by automotive journalists who wanted to provide an avenue for professional growth, development, and networking. These professionals sought to create an automotive event that was unique to Texas, and the result was the TAWA Truck Rodeo. In 2003, TAWA created an event for sedans, sports cars, and other vehicles not eligible for the Truck Rodeo. The Texas Auto Roundup, as the event is called today, is held annually at the Texas Motor Speedway. For more information, visit https://texasautowriters.org/.
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The first permanent motion VR theater in the United States premieres "Experience Yosemite", a new VR film narrated by Bryan Cranston, combining motion, haptics, and scent.
OAKHURST, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yosemite Cinema, an independent movie theater, today announced the grand opening of a Positron XR Cinema, a state-of-the-art virtual reality theater equipped with 16 motion pods designed to give audiences premium cinematic VR experiences. The marquee VR film, Experience Yosemite, is a 15-minute cinematic immersive journey through the wonders of Yosemite Valley. Produced by City Lights and narrated by Bryan Cranston, the new VR film features motion, scent, and haptics to give visitors an unforgettable journey.
In addition to Experience Yosemite, the Positron XR Cinema will feature a slate of VR films from award-winning creators and directors, taking guests into places they may never visit on their own, such as outer space or the top of Everest.
"We are excited to bring this futuristic technology to Yosemite Cinema and allow visitors to experience Yosemite National Park in a way that they otherwise never could," said Keith Walker, CEO of Yosemite Cinema
"Positron is proud to partner with Yosemite Cinema to launch the first permanent XR Cinema in North America with its most advanced Voyager® VR chairs showcasing premium content. With millions of visitors coming to Yosemite National Park every year, we expect this immersive experience to become a highly popular attraction," said Jeffrey Travis, CEO of Positron.
"This was a labor of love and being able to share the awe-inspiring experience at a theater of this caliber is a great honor," said Joel Newton, co-founder of City Lights and director of Experience Yosemite. "We're excited to have the audiences immerse themselves in the film and revel in the beauty that is Yosemite."
The Positron XR Cinema at Yosemite Cinema opened to the public on July 11. Tickets are available at www.yosemitecinema.com
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BURLINGAME, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After 33 years leading the Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann Law Group, Inc. ("BDS"), Founder, Shareholder and Director Paul J. Barulich will be assuming a new role as a strategic, advisory partner at the firm beginning May 2022. In his new role, Barulich will remain on the Board of Directors and serve as an Of Counsel attorney.
Barulich founded the firm now known as Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann in his garage in 1989 with a single client. Today, Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann has grown to serve thousands of clients and has earned a national reputation in estate, business, and tax planning, as well as counseling and litigation. Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann is deeply grateful to Barulich for his vision, foresight, and the decades of hard, dedicated, quality work he's done on behalf of the firm and its clients.
For 33 years, Barulich has been supporting the law firm in a client-facing capacity. "The people – both those with whom I work and those for whom I work – have been the highlight of this job for me. Ever since my first hire, Larry Dugoni, I've surrounded myself with bright, diligent, and first-rate attorneys. Being surrounded by such wonderful clients was luck, and I am grateful to have worked in the personal, customer-facing side of our industry for so long."
Barulich's practice has focused on estate planning clients with high net worth, business owners, and people with significant financial interests in high-tech, wholly-owned, and start-up companies. Barulich is a California State Bar certified legal specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law, who has been an active member of the local San Mateo County Bar and California State Bar, and an active fellow in the America College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
In Barulich's new role, he will continue to lead the firm's overall strategy alongside Shareholder and Managing Director Chelsea J. Suttmann, Shareholder Laurence P. Dugoni, and Shareholder James Cummins. Barulich made the decision to step into an Of Counsel role because of his confidence in the future of BDS and its current and rising leadership. "The team at BDS is second to none. I am excited about where we've been, where we are, and where we are going."
While Barulich will remain a strategic partner at BDS, and he will be available to clients as needs arise, this decision will allow him to spend more time with family. It will also allow him to dedicate additional time toward the Peninsula Bay Trust Company ("PenBay"), which he founded with Suttmann and Mikkela Sweet in mid-2019. PenBay is the first corporate trustee in Northern California that is solely dedicated to providing fiduciary services.
Of Barulich's decision, Managing Director Chelsea Suttmann shares, "Paul has been the most impactful figure in my career, and it has been a true honor to learn from him. I am incredibly happy that Paul's new role will let him enjoy more time with family and friends, while remaining an active leader at our firm." She continues, "After all, he is where it all started."
About Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann Law Group, Inc.: Founded in 1989, Barulich Dugoni & Suttmann Law Group, Inc. has earned a national reputation in estate, business, and tax planning, as well as in counseling and litigation. BDS attorneys have decades of experience in providing dedicated service to clients, including higher asset individuals and organizations in Burlingame, tech professionals and startups in Silicon Valley, and more.
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SEATTLE (AP) — In a clubhouse with little experience of being in a playoff chase, Carlos Santana is the old guy that can be turned to for advice and guidance.
And sometimes he comes up with a clutch hit or two as a reminder he’s still pretty good player.
Santana snapped an 0-for-17 slump with a go-ahead two-run homer during Seattle’s three-run seventh inning, and the Mariners rallied to beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday.
“I trust Carlos in a number of different areas, certainly on the field, the pedigree and the experience level,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “I also trust him a lot in the clubhouse.”
Thanks to two tense, one-run victories, Seattle took two of three from New York for the second straight week to win the season series 4-2. The Mariners won 1-0 in 13 innings on Tuesday night. With the Yankees leading the AL East and Seattle in the first AL wild-card spot, the teams could meet again in the playoffs.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 45th homer of the season for the Yankees, who have lost eight of 10.
“I think they’re really good. They can pitch, obviously have some good starters, but their bullpen is about as good a bullpen as we faced,” New York manager Aaron Boone said of Seattle. “They can mix and make, they got right and left in their lineup. Obviously they’re going to get (Julio) Rodriguez back. That team certainly feels for real.”
Seattle has not lost a series to a team other than AL West-leading Houston since mid-June, when it dropped four of five to the Los Angeles Angels. Seattle is 10-10 since the All-Star break, a challenging stretch that including 13 games against Houston and New York.
Seattle improved to 27-14 in one-run games.
“I think we just play so many of them that we’re more comfortable in them than other teams,” said Seattle reliever Paul Sewald, who pitched the ninth for his 15th save. “Those guys blow people out all the time. Playoffs are going to be tight and we’re really good at one run games. We’re just comfortable playing in them.”
Kyle Higashioka hit a go-ahead, two-run homer on the 115th and final pitch from Seattle starter Robbie Ray in the seventh to snap a 19-inning scoreless streak for the Yankees, and Judge’s longball against Penn Murfee (3-0) made it 3-1 later in the frame.
Murfee then retired DJ LeMahieu and Anthony Rizzo, Diego Castillo pitched a perfect eighth, and Sewald worked the ninth.
Ray and New York starter Nestor Cortes were both terrific, following standout performances Tuesday night from the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole and the Mariners’ Luis Castillo.
Cortes struck out 10 and didn’t allow a hit until Sam Haggerty homered off the left-field foul pole with one out in the sixth.
“It was a fastball away I yanked into the bottom of the zone where he crushes the ball,” Cortes said. “Just a mistake pitch.”
Cortes was lifted after giving up consecutive singles to Ty France and Mitch Haniger to open the seventh. Haniger’s hit scored France to make it 3-2.
“He just couldn’t put those last two guys away,” Boone said.
Albert Abreu (2-2) struck out Eugenio Suarez but left a changeup in the middle of the plate and Santana didn’t miss, hitting his seventh home run since being acquired by Seattle in June.
“It’s a long season, up and down, but my head never gets down. I’m strong mentally. My mentality now is try to help my teammates finish strong.”
The 36-year-old Santana reached the playoffs in four seasons with Cleveland.
Ray allowed three hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out seven but walked a season-high five.
“I overheard it on the broadcast last night — that’s like a couple playoff teams going at it in a playoff series,” Ray said. That’s what it felt like. … It seemed like it was punch for punch, every single pitch, every single inning.”
ROSTER SHUFFLE
Seattle optioned OF/DH Kyle Lewis and LHP Brandon Bernardino to Triple-A Tacoma to clear roster spots for the return of Diego Castillo and utilityman Dylan Moore.
Lewis, the 2020 AL rookie of the year, struggled badly at the plate after returning from a concussion. Lewis was hitting .098 with 18 strikeouts in his previous 46 plate appearances.
“Kyle’s tool is the bat and it has been a struggle since he came back up here. Recently, the strikeout has crept in. I do think there’s a role for him on our club. But you need to be productive,” Servais said.
Seattle is also moving RHP Chris Flexen to the bullpen. The Mariners picked up a sixth starter when they acquired Luis Castillo at the trade deadline. Servais said Flexen may come back into the rotation later in the season as Seattle monitors the innings of rookie George Kirby.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Yankees: IF Matt Carpenter is expected to miss at least six weeks due to his fractured left foot suffered in Monday’s series opener. Carpenter saw a specialist in Seattle on Wednesday morning. … Rizzo returned to the lineup after missing the previous five games with lower back issues.
Mariners: Seattle remains hopeful CF Julio Rodriguez (wrist) will be activated off the injured list before Friday’s series opener in Texas. … SS J.P. Crawford was given the day off.
UP NEXT
Yankees: RHP Domingo German (1-2, 5.09 ERA) will start the opener of a three-game series at Boston on Friday.
Mariners: Seattle has not announced its rotation for the series at Texas that begins Friday.
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Residents to receive discounts for AutoPay enrollment
HOUSTON, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venterra Realty, owner and operator of more than 20,000 apartment units across 16 US cities, recently announced that it has launched AutoPay Discount, making it one of the first Multi-family companies to reward renters by enrolling in an automatic payment program.
Venterra's AutoPay system streamlines the payment process and offers residents flexibility and options for various forms of payment within the program. The goal of this program is to reward renters for opting into Venterra's AutoPay which was designed to purposefully simplify and improve the payment process by eliminating the hassle of logging into a pay portal or visiting the office to pay rent monthly.
By enrolling in AutoPay, Venterra's more than 38,000 residents will be rewarded and will obtain a $20 monthly credit, allowing for a $240 annual savings. During a time when inflation is estimated to be at a 40-year high, this is a significant relief.
Through AutoPay, residents can digitally pay their rent, saving valuable time, and ensuring their rent is paid on time each month. Residents who choose to enroll can set a limit or choose a variable amount and select whether they would prefer AutoPay to automatically withdraw funds from either a checking account or credit card.
"We are thrilled to announce the launch of the AutoPay Discount to our residents. Through this innovative initiative, our hope is that our residents will experience an improved payment process, allowing for less time spent worrying about providing payment and more time enjoying our communities," said Venterra CEO John Foresi. "Our residents are our top priority, and it is part of our innovative spirit to continually look for ways to improve and enhance the renter experience. Paying rent should not be a hassle, and we are excited to see how AutoPay can continue to simplify the payment process, while also rewarding the loyal residents who choose to enroll," added Venterra Chairman, Andrew Stewart.
About Venterra:
Founded in 2001, Venterra Realty owns and manages 70 communities and more than 20,000 apartment units across 16 US cities that provide housing to over 38,000 people and 12,000 pets. The organization has completed approximately $8.0 billion in real estate transactions and currently manages a portfolio of multi-family real estate assets valued at approximately $4.0 billion. Venterra is committed to improving the lives of its residents by delivering industry-leading customer experience. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its award-winning company culture at Venterra.com.
Contact: Allie Foard, Communications Manager & Brand Specialist
Venterramedia@venterraliving.com
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BOCA RATON, Fla., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CūtisCare, a leader in wound care and hyperbaric management, launches its second annual Hyperbaric Aware™ national campaign to elevate awareness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an effective healing option for many different chronic conditions. Still, many go years without this treatment because they are unaware of treatment indications, benefits, and the patient selection criteria of hyperbaric medicine.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a proven treatment option for wounds, infections, or injuries that have not responded to standard treatment. There are currently fourteen indications for HBOT recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other third-party payors. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is most commonly used for the treatment of diabetic ulcers of lower extremities, radiation injury to bone or tissue, compromised grafts and flaps, and chronic refractory osteomyelitis.
Hyperbaric Awareness USA™ designated May Hyperbaric Awareness Month. Throughout this month (and beyond), the Hyperbaric Aware™ campaign aims to promote hyperbaric oxygen therapy benefits, which will help people prolong lives, reduce amputations, and reduce the cost of care while improving quality of life.
There are more than eight million people in the United States who are living with chronic wounds. Twenty-five percent of the 34 million people in the US with Diabetes will develop a foot ulcer, possibly leading to amputation. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides necessary oxygenation, which is critical in preventing amputation.
In the US, almost half of the 17 million people diagnosed with cancer will receive radiation therapy, and 10-15% will experience late effects of radiation. Many patients who undergo radiation therapy discover a hidden complication that may not come to light until years after they complete treatments. Radiation therapy can restrict oxygen in the body's healthy tissue which is needed for the tissue to thrive. If there is a break in the integrity of the tissue, infection and non-healing wounds can occur. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment option for patients who suffer from late radiation tissue injury stimulating the growth of new blood vessels following radiation-induced damage.
CūtisCare Board Chairman and CEO Jim Patrick said, "As an industry leader, we are addressing the lack of awareness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a critical modality for chronic wound healing and limb preservation."
The Hyperbaric Aware website, in collaboration with the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and physician leaders, will share articles, latest research, and expert insight for physicians, patients, and the general public.
Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, CūtisCare works with hospitals, academic medical centers, hospital systems, and physicians to design customized outpatient wound care and hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) solutions. With more than 25 years of management experience, a commitment to research, and driven by ethics and a culture of compliance, CūtisCare collaborates with its partners to reach and heal people with chronic wounds.
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ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global, a national staffing services company, partnered with nonprofit 48in48 at their Social Justice Build Event, June 24-26, to build and enhance 48 nonprofit organizations websites over the course of 48 hours. Volunteers from Insight Global donated their time and expertise to help nonprofits whose missions are to promote social justice topics like inclusivity and diversity.
A group of Insight Global volunteers from across the country, including designers, web developers, marketing and content experts, and project managers, teamed up with nonprofits, The Foundation for Learning and Literacy and The Insight Global Family Foundation (IGFF). IGFF is Insight Global's charitable arm that provides grants to employees experiencing personal and financial hardships due to unplanned events.
"Our team was thrilled to put our time and talents to work over the weekend to help these vital organizations shine through their digital footprints," said Allison Green, senior director of philanthropy at Insight Global. "This is just one of the many ways that our employees roll up their sleeves to be the light to our communities throughout the year."
48in48's signature events enable nonprofits with limited resources to build dynamic websites – an important task given the pivotal role websites play in a nonprofit's ability to establish credibility, drive awareness of its mission, increase participation in events and fundraise. This particular event was dedicated to aiding nonprofits that support and create justice for people of color.
"Taking action to shift mindsets, behaviors and practices toward an equitable and inclusive world is at the heart of my role at Insight Global," said Korryn Williamson, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Insight Global and one of the company's volunteers. "Working with nonprofits who share our goal of taking care of one another was a profound way to spend my weekend."
The Social Justice Build Event was the second 48in48 event Insight Global has sponsored and participated in. It also marked the second time Insight Global's volunteers earned second place for creating the most improved website.
"We're thrilled with the success of our Social Justice Build Event and are inspired by the enthusiasm for our cause as well as the professionalism and skills showcased by each team of volunteers," said Sima Parekh, activist and executive director of 48in48. "We look forward to the next event and equipping more organizations with online tools, so they can concentrate on their ultimate goals."
Insight Global volunteers took part in the event as part of the company's Summer of Service, an initiative that encourages employees to give back by volunteering during the summer and beyond. All Insight Global employees receive five paid time off volunteer days to use throughout the year.
To learn more about ways Insight Global gives back, visit www.InsightGlobal.com/BeTheLight.
About Insight Global
Insight Global is a national staffing and services company dedicated to empowering people. We relentlessly pursue opportunities for others, because when we all work together, anything is possible. We specialize in sourcing information technology, accounting, finance, and engineering professionals, and delivering service-based solutions to Fortune 1000 clients. Our team spans across more than 64 regional offices throughout North America and has pledged to place more than 80,000 people in jobs in 2022. Insight Global's services extend far beyond just filling roles. In addition to staffing services, we provide culture consulting, diversity, equity and inclusion guidance, specialized health care staffing and resources, and an array of managed services designed to meet company's individual needs. To learn more about Insight Global, visit insightglobal.com.
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Changes Name to Koha Health with a Focus for Expansion on Orthopedic, ASC, and Musculoskeletal Practice Financial Health
MERRIMACK, N.H., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Koha Health, an innovative revenue cycle management company focused on supporting orthopedic practices to achieve total financial health today announces they have renamed the company and rebranded from PRL to Koha Health. Koha provides an expanded solution suite – adding strategic advisory services to traditional revenue cycle management services.
Koha Health is positioned for growth on a national scale, reaching beyond its New England roots. Koha has a focus on orthopedic, ASC, and musculoskeletal practices; helping them achieve total financial health. This includes maximizing reimbursement, improving the patient financial experience, and building practice value.
"After almost 40 years we are excited to take what has been a successful family business to a national footprint," says Brian Hall, president, and chief operating officer. "What we've developed in New England has tremendous value for orthopedic practices nationwide, especially at this challenging economic period."
The name Koha Health was chosen specifically for its deep and impactful meaning – a gift, gratitude, or sage advice. Koha is more than a name to the team, it speaks to the culture of shared values, inclusion, and mutual respect that has been carefully cultivated.
Orthopedic, ASC, and musculoskeletal practices who wish to remain independent or are building for the future need comprehensive support to optimize and secure their financial position. Koha Health is that partner. They have an innovative approach and expansive service offering ensuring each practice makes steady progress toward total financial health and achievement of personal goals.
"Offering such an expansive list of services that touch on every aspect of practice value is exciting after years of focus on the revenue cycle," says Amy Cerruti, chief growth officer. "We look forward to partnering with orthopedic practice owners to achieve their personal and professional goals."
Koha Health supports independent orthopedic, ASC, and musculoskeletal practices in achieving total financial health by addressing both the revenue cycle and strategic concerns that impact organizational value. A Koha Health partnership offers practices access to revenue cycle expertise, patient engagement optimization and strategic advisory services. With almost 40 years of experience, Koha Health is steeped in understanding best practice processes, and has the training and regulatory knowledge necessary to maximize financial performance and build practice value. Through robust tech-enabled services delivered by a global team that makes real investments in culture, Koha Health liberates physicians and owners from the stress of practice management allowing them to achieve their personal and professional goals. To learn more visit KohaHealth.com.
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heather@punchingnungroup.com
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BEIJING , May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following article was published today by China Daily.
High-level implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, which took effect on Jan 1, will propel regional economic integration to inject new impetus into world economic growth, officials and experts said on Sunday.
To that end, joint efforts are required from all RCEP members to deepen cooperation and seek common development with a firm resolve to uphold globalization, they said.
They made the remarks at the RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum, whose theme was "working together for common development".
The event was jointly organized by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Hainan Provincial Committee, China Daily, the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs and the Hainan-based China Institute for Reform and Development.
"Working together for common development" is the right and wise call and corresponds to these uncertain, worrisome times for Asia, said Keo Puth Rasmey, former deputy prime minister of Cambodia, who added that the call for working together is no doubt even more necessary now.
Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, said that world peace and development are facing serious challenges arising from both the pandemic and changes unseen in a century.
"We must always abide with the right course of history and remain vigilant on anti-globalization sentiments and behaviors and oppose them, to safeguard economic globalization, deepen interconnectivity and jointly build an open world economy," he said.
The RCEP economies should increase openness and deepen cooperation to enhance regional integration, promote high-quality economic development with the principle of mutual benefit and a win-win approach, and strengthen people-to-people bonds to actively create a good environment for common development, according to Qu.
According to Wang Yiming, vice-chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, the agreement is a successful example of open regionalism, as it unprecedentedly groups economies with different development levels and industrial structures into an integrated economic community.
Aiming to facilitate and liberalize trade and investment, the RCEP eliminates more than 90 percent of tariffs on goods traded in the region over a period of 20 years.
In comparison, the recently launched "Indo-Pacific Economic Framework", which has been joined by 11 RCEP members, has no content on the much-anticipated tariff reduction and market access to the United States, and all rules and standards are dictated by the US, according to Ong Tee Keat, chairman of the Center for New Inclusive Asia in Malaysia.
Chi Fulin, president of the China Institute for Reform and Development, said the RCEP is not only conducive to the full play of the advantages of traditional developed countries, but also enables underdeveloped countries to optimize their resource allocation, which will further unleash RCEP members' economic dynamism and promote steady economic growth in the region.
The implementation of the RCEP is a milestone for Asia-Pacific economies in opposing anti-globalization and jointly building a unified regional market, said Li Jie, vice-president of the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs.
It is also an important measure for advancing global trade and for liberalizing and facilitating investment, as well as a major victory for multilateralism and free trade, Li added.
Wang Bin, head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee, said the province will grasp the opportunities presented by the RCEP's implementation to better engage in China's dual-circulation development－in which the domestic market is the mainstay and the domestic and foreign markets reinforce each other－and to improve resource allocation and enhance opening-up.
By Liu Zhihua
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NINGDE, China, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 23, CATL launched Qilin, the third generation of its CTP (cell-to-pack) technology. With a record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg, it achieves the highest integration level worldwide so far, capable of delivering a range of over 1,000 km in a breeze.
Focusing on the very nature of electrochemistry, CATL continues its endeavor to push beyond the boundaries of innovations in system structure. In 2019, CATL launched the world's first module-less battery pack CTP, taking the lead in achieving a volume utilization efficiency of over 50%. Together with overall breakthroughs in the core process, algorithm and materials, CATL redefines battery structure design with "Qilin," which is named after a legendary creature in Chinese mythology.
Function Integration. In the CTP 3.0 battery, the internal crossbeam, liquid-cooling plate and thermal pad have been integrated into a multifunctional elastic interlayer. It also features built-in micron bridges inside the interlayer, which flexibly accommodate the changes inside the cell, improving the battery reliability throughout its full life cycle. The integrated energy unit, which is composed of the cell and the multifunctional elastic interlayer, builds a more stable load bearing structure perpendicular to the driving direction, thus enhancing the shock and vibration resistance of the battery pack.
Reshaping system structure. Powered by its precise computing and AI simulation capabilities, CATL explores the boundaries of battery design involving the battery's full life cycle application scenarios. The ingenious bottom sharing design allows the smart arrangement of various components including structural protection, high-voltage connection and a protective vent for thermal runaway, further increasing the battery capacity by 6%. Meanwhile, the CTP 3.0 battery satisfies the criteria of the battery safety tests required by national standards such as the bollard test.
Disruptive Water Cooling Design . By placing liquid cooling functional parts between adjacent cells, the trailblazing large-surface cell cooling technology increases the heat transfer area by four times, cuts thermal control time in half, and supports a hot start in 5 minutes and fast charging in 10 minutes. It enables the cell to cool down rapidly in extreme circumstances, effectively preventing abnormal thermal conduction among cells. Moreover, it has achieved thermal stability and thermal safety for all chemical systems, making it compatible with materials with higher energy density.
From the material, cell to system structure, the systematic engineering mindset runs through the whole chain of research and development in CATL. Supported by the above-mentioned technological innovations, the CTP 3.0 battery can increase the energy density to 255Wh/kg for ternary battery systems, and 160Wh/kg for LFP battery systems. With the same chemical system and the same pack size, it can deliver 13% more power than the 4680 battery, accomplishing an all-round improvement in range, fast-charging, safety, service life, efficiency and low-temperature performance.
The CTP 3.0 batteries, or Qilin, are expected to be mass produced and come on the market in 2023. From simulated computing in the micro world to artful streamlining inside the battery structure, CATL remains focused on technological ingenuity and independent innovation, aiming to promote the overtaking of fossil fuel vehicles by electric ones.
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ST. LOUIS, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) will host its next Investor Meeting in a virtual format on Friday, June 17th, 2022. Centene Corporation's senior management will host the virtual meeting, which will be streamed live on the Company's website at www.centene.com, under the Investors section. Additional details will be provided.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 25 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities. The Company also serves several international markets, and contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor relations website, http://investors.centene.com.
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Meet Perry Township public officials Tuesday
The Repository
PERRY TWP. – The Perry Township Board of Trustees will host an open house style meet-and-greet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to introduce newly elected and appointed public officials, according to a news release.
The event at the Perry Township Administration office, 3111 Hilton St. NW will introduce Board President Lisa Nelligan, Vice President Matt Miller and Law Director James Mathews.
All township officials will be at the event, including new Fire Chief Larry Sedlock and new Zoning Inspector Jeff Whytsell. Refreshments will be served. The regularly scheduled board meeting will follow. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/04/18/meet-perry-township-public-officials-tuesday/7355178001/ | 2022-04-18T21:33:09Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR) today announced the promotion of Jillian B. Thomsen to Senior Vice President (SVP) & Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Thomsen has served as SVP, Finance & Chief Accounting Officer of Nektar since 2008, and is a key member of our Executive Committee. Gil Labrucherie, the company's current Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, will be departing the company to pursue another opportunity at a private biotechnology company.
"Jill brings a deep understanding of financial strategy and operational excellence to her new role," said Howard Robin, President & CEO at Nektar Therapeutics. "She is a strategic leader that was instrumental in building the Nektar finance organization. In addition to oversight of finance, R&D outsourcing and procurement, Jill has been a vital member of our leadership team executing a wide range of capital market transactions, including debt and equity financings and royalty sales. I am pleased that she will be taking on this broader role for Nektar."
"Gil has been a highly valued member of our leadership team at Nektar for the past 17 years. As a member of our Executive Committee, he was involved with many important key milestones, partnerships and financings and he will be very missed by all of us. I would like to thank him for his contributions to Nektar and wish him the best in his next career step," continued Robin.
In April 2008, Jillian B. Thomsen was appointed Chief Accounting Officer at Nektar and joined our Executive Committee. She has over 30 years of finance and accounting experience. In her current role, Ms. Thomsen oversees accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, treasury, tax, clinical outsourcing, and procurement functions at the company. From 2006 to 2008, she served as Vice President, Finance and Controller of Nektar. Prior to joining Nektar in 2006, Ms. Thomsen was Deputy Controller of Calpine Corporation from September 2002 to February 2006. Ms. Thomsen is a certified public accountant (inactive) and started her career serving twelve years, in Arthur Andersen LLP's audit and business advisory services practice. Ms. Thomsen holds a Master of Accountancy degree from the University of Denver and a B.A. in Business Economics from Colorado College.
Nektar Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of investigational medicines in oncology, immunology, and inflammatory diseases. Nektar is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional operations in Huntsville, Alabama and Hyderabad, India. Further information about the company and its drug development programs and capabilities may be found online at http://www.nektar.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements which can be identified by words such as: "design," "potential," "intend," "advance," "expect," "aim," "plan," "prioritize," "will," "may," "future," "ensure," "believe" and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding the therapeutic potential of, and future development plans for, NKTR-358, NKTR-255 and our other drug candidates in research programs, the timing of the initiation of clinical studies and the availability of clinical data for our drug candidates, our expectations (including our expected charges and cost savings) following our corporate restructuring, reorganization and workforce reduction, and our expected working capital our cash runway. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: (i) our statements regarding the therapeutic potential of NKTR-358, NKTR-255 and our other drug candidates are subject to change as research and development continue to generate new safety and efficacy data; (ii) NKTR-358, NKTR-255 and our other drug candidates are investigational agents and continued research and development for these drug candidates is subject to substantial risks, including negative safety and efficacy findings in ongoing studies (notwithstanding positive findings in earlier preclinical and clinical studies); (iii) NKTR-358, NKTR-255 and our other drug candidates are in various stages of clinical development and the risk of failure is high and can unexpectedly occur at any stage prior to regulatory approval; (iv) the timing of the commencement or end of clinical trials and the availability of clinical data may be delayed or unsuccessful due to challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, regulatory delays, slower than anticipated patient enrollment, manufacturing challenges, changing standards of care, evolving regulatory requirements, clinical trial design, clinical outcomes and competitive factors; (v) we may not achieve the expected costs savings we expect from the restructuring and reorganization; and (vi) patents may not issue from our patent applications for our drug candidates, patents that have issued may not be enforceable, or additional intellectual property licenses from third parties may be required; and (vii) certain other important risks and uncertainties set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2022. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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Vivian Wu
Nektar Therapeutics
628-895-0661
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There is a lot to love about bees.
They are crucial to growing many of our favorite and healthiest foods as they move pollen from plant to plant, pollinating more than a hundred fruits and vegetables including strawberries, potatoes and apples.
Unfortunately, many bee species are under threat as a result of changes in land use, pesticides, intensive agriculture and climate change -- but there are steps you can take to help them thrive.
In honor of World Bee Day on May 20, here are six surprising things you might not know about nature's hardest-working pollinators.
1. Bees like to 'waggle dance'
Bees can communicate and make decisions by dancing.
When a honeybee scouts out and inspects a new nest it uses a waggle dance to advertise and debate its merits. The better the site, the longer and harder the bee dances. If another bee bumps into a dancing bee, she will go off to inspect the site and if she likes it, she, too, will waggle.
Eventually, the dynamics of the waggle dancing causes about 20 to 30 bees to agree on the best nest site, and they communicate their decision to the rest of the swarm by making high-pitched sounds and by buzzing their wings among the other bees.
2. Bees can use tools
Honeybees in Vietnam and other parts of Asia are threatened by predatory species of giant hornet that attack bee colonies, killing the adults defending the nest and preying on the young bees. In particular, the voracious hornet species Vespa soror is capable of obliterating the hive within hours.
To ward off such attacks, the bees have been observed collecting fresh animal feces and smearing it around the entrance to their hive. The researchers, who published their findings last year, call it "fecal spotting." The study team believe the poop repels the predatory hornets (which are similar to murder hornets) from the nest by reducing time hornets spend attempting to breach the nest.
"Fecal spotting stands out as extraordinary for several reasons. It marks the first report of honey bees of any species foraging for materials that are not derived from plants or water-based fluids. It is also the first clear-cut example of honey bees using a tool in nature," the study said.
Honeybees also signal an imminent attack by making a chilling warning noise.
3. Bee poop nearly caused a Cold War confrontation
In the 1980s, "yellow rain" -- tiny splotches of yellow found on jungle foliage in Laos and Cambodia -- were thought to be the residue of chemical weapons. Refugees said that the yellow rain caused illness and death. The allegations prompted the United States to accuse what was then the Soviet Union and its allies of chemical warfare.
Bee experts later found that the yellow dots were excretions by massive swarms of wild honeybees.
4. Bumblebees get hangry
Plants produce dazzling flowers laden with nectar to attract pollinators but what's an impatient, hungry bumblebee to do when those flowers haven't yet bloomed?
When pollen is scarce, bumblebees damaged tomato and mustard plant leaves in a unique way that resulted in the plant flowering up to 30 days earlier than unnibbled plants, scientists in Switzerland and France found.
For bees, the pollen is a protein source they need to raise their young.
However, warmer temperatures as a result of the climate crisis means that bees are waking up earlier after hibernating for the winter to find the flowers they need for food haven't yet bloomed. Flowering time, which relies on exposure to light, is less affected by climate change. This creates a mismatch that can leaves bees short of food early in spring.
5. Humans have been exploiting honeybees for thousands of years
A cave painting in Spain thought to be 8,000 years old depicts a human gathering honey from a ladder. Traces of beeswax on pottery also suggest that early farmers kept bees 9,000 years ago. Honey has also been found in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Honey was likely a rare treat in a prehistoric diet that had few sweet foods, and it could have had medicinal uses. Beeswax could have been used to make pots waterproof or as a glue.
Today, honey may offer fresh hope in the fight against antibiotic resistance. It contains natural antibiotics to help the body battle infection. Scientists are working on ways to make the sticky substance easier to apply on wounds, and it could be used in surgery, war zones and our own homes.
6. Some bees eat meat
The vast majority of bees feed on pollen and nectar, but some species have evolved to feast on meat, substituting dead animal carcasses for flower meadows.
Vulture bees in Costa Rica have guts rich in acid-loving bacteria similar to those found in hyenas and other animals that feed on carrion, scientists at the University of California-Riverside, Columbia University and Cornell University discovered last year.
Their research involved setting up 16 traps baited with 50 grams (1.8 ounces) of raw chicken dangling from branches about 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) above the ground. Though vulture bees feed on flesh, their honey is still sweet and edible, the researchers said.
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New building will house updated call center and additional corporate employees
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Shore Home, one of the fastest growing home remodeling companies in the nation today announced the opening of its second headquarters in central Pennsylvania. Located at 4600 Westport Drive in Mechanicsburg, it will hold over 300 employees, servicing the company's 33 branches in 15 states nationwide.
The 67,000 square foot building was an existing structure that is being redesigned in three phases. Phase one is complete and has the capacity for 180 employees in the company's call center that assists customers nationwide. Other support teams are onsite including IT and human resources. Phases two and three are expected to be complete by the end of 2022 into early 2023.
"West Shore Home is growing at an explosive rate. With this comes the need for even greater corporate space as we continue to expand," said B.J. Werzyn, CEO, West Shore Home. "In the past three years, we have quadrupled the number of employees within the company. I am proud that we continue to lay down roots in central Pennsylvania, bringing even more jobs to region."
The Westport Dr. location is similar in design to its corporate headquarters that opened in 2021 in Mechanicsburg. The open design concept features light industrial architecture and modern décor.
West Shore Home specializes in window, door, and bath remodeling and replacement, with most projects completed in just one day. The brand's marketing messages Don't Blink® and Fast is Better represent the speed and efficiency of its entire remodeling process.
Its proven customer-focused business model is driving West Shore Home's national growth. Its ability to provide fast, seamless business integrations is changing perceptions in the industry and propelling its vision of becoming America's Most Admired Home Remodeling Brand®.
West Shore Home®, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA., is a leading technology-enabled home remodeling services provider with an expanding national footprint. Founded in 2006, West Shore Home's national brand promise is Bringing Happiness to Every Home® by delivering a fast, easy and convenient home remodeling experience. From the first phone call to the final installation, customers have a streamlined experience and associate the West Shore Home brand with consistent high quality, transparency, and trust. For additional information visit westshorehome.com.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CF Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: CFBK) (the "Company"), the parent of CFBank, released a slide presentation in conjunction with its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 1, 2022, to provide additional information regarding the Company's 2021 and first quarter 2022 financial performance and condition. The slide presentation illustrates the growth in the Company, its continued strong credit quality and its key strategic initiatives. Some highlights include:
- Strong loan growth leading to an annualized Loan CAGR of 31% from 12/31/2017-3/31/2022.
- Continuous growth in franchise value as proven by a 5-year tangible book value CAGR of 16%.
- Strong Credit Quality as evidenced by a steady decline in Criticized and Classified Loans as a percentage of Total Loans from 1.96% at 12/31/2017 to 0.32% at 3/31/2022.
The Company encourages you to view the complete slide presentation, which is available at: https://investor.cfbankonline.com/news-events/presentations/default.aspx
About CF Bankshares Inc. and CFBank
CF Bankshares Inc. (the Company) is a holding company that owns 100% of the stock of CFBank, National Association (CFBank). CFBank is a nationally chartered boutique Commercial bank operating primarily in Four (4) Major Metro Markets: Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana. The current Leadership Team and Board recapitalized the Company and CFBank in 2012 during the financial crisis, repositioning CFBank as a full-service Commercial Bank model. Since the 2012 recapitalization, CFBank has achieved a CAGR of nearly 25%.
CFBank focuses on serving the financial needs of closely held businesses and entrepreneurs, by providing comprehensive Commercial, Retail, and Mortgage Lending services presence. In all regional markets, CFBank provides commercial loans and equipment leases, commercial and residential real estate loans and treasury management depository services, residential mortgage lending, and full-service commercial and retail banking services and products. CFBank is differentiated by our penchant for individualized service coupled with direct customer access to decision-makers, and ease of doing business. CFBank matches the sophistication of much larger banks, without the bureaucracy.
CFBank ranked #7 on American Banker's listing of Top 200 Publicly Traded Community Banks based on 3-year average return on equity as of December 31, 2021 and has been recognized as a Small Cap All-Star performer by Piper Sandler in 2021, 2020, and 2019. CFBank is the only Ohio-based bank and one of only four banks in the country that have achieved this award for the past three consecutive years (2019, 2020 and 2021). In addition, CFBank was ranked #4 in Performance and #2 in Growth Strategy by Bank Director magazine based on 2020 performance and growth.
Additional information about the Company and CFBank is available at www.CF.Bank
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announces that it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.395 per share. The dividend, which has an annualized rate of $1.58, is payable October 3, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business as of September 16, 2022.
About Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and catalysts. We think beyond business as usual to power the potential of companies in many of the world's largest and most critical industries, such as energy, electronics, and transportation. We actively pursue a sustainable approach to managing our diverse global footprint of world-class resources. In conjunction with our highly experienced and talented global teams, our deep-seated values, and our collaborative customer relationships, we create value-added and performance-based solutions that enable a safer and more sustainable future.
We regularly post information to www.albemarle.com, including notification of events, news, financial performance, investor presentations and webcasts, non-GAAP reconciliations, SEC filings and other information regarding our company, its businesses and the markets it serves.
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- NULIBRY is the first and only approved therapy in the United States (U.S.) and in Israel to treat patients with MoCD Type A, an ultra-rare, life-threatening genetic disorder that often progresses rapidly in infants with a median overall survival age of about four years
- NULIBRY received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) in July 2022 recommending approval by the European Commission (EC) in the European Union (EU)
- NULIBRY was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February 2021 and was BridgeBio's first approved therapy; Medison acquired commercialization rights to NULIBRY in Israel in December 2019; Sentynl acquired global rights to NULIBRY in March 2022
PALO ALTO, Calif. and SOLANA BEACH, Calif. and PETACH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (BridgeBio), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on genetic diseases and cancers, and Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. (Sentynl), a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing innovative therapies to patients living with rare diseases owned by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (formerly known as Cadila Healthcare Ltd.), along with partner Medison Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company focused on providing access to highly innovative therapies to patients in international markets, today announced that the State of Israel Ministry of Health has approved NULIBRY® (fosdenopterin) for Injection as the first therapy in Israel to treat MoCD Type A with the indication to reduce the risk of mortality for patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD) Type A. MoCD Type A is an ultra-rare and progressive condition, known to impact less than 150 patients globally with a median survival of four years.
"At BridgeBio, we believe that no disease is too rare to address. We are grateful that NULIBRY is now an approved therapy in Israel, and we are focused on ensuring that even more children around the world who suffer with MoCD Type A have access to this treatment," said BridgeBio founder and CEO Neil Kumar, Ph.D.
NULIBRY is a cPMP substrate replacement therapy that was approved by the U.S. FDA in February 2021 to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with MoCD Type A. In July 2022 the CHMP recommended that NULIBRY be approved in the EU as a treatment for patients with MoCD Type A. Based on the CHMP recommendation, a decision by the European Commission (EC), which authorizes marketing applications in the EU, is expected on the NULIBRY application later this year.
"The approval of NULIBRY in Israel is a promising development for children with MoCD Type A. At Zydus and Sentynl we are driven by the purpose of empowering people with the freedom to live healthier and more fulfilled lives. NULIBRY will bring us closer to realizing our purpose and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with this rare disorder," said Dr. Sharvil Patel, Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences, the parent company of Sentynl Therapeutics.
"We are very pleased to share the news of the Israeli approval on the heels of receiving the CHMP's recommendation in favor of NULIBRY. We are confident this is only the beginning for patients living with MoCD Type A and we intend to continue advancing our efforts to broaden access to this therapy throughout the world for children in need, while increasing awareness of a disease that has historically been underdiagnosed," said Matt Heck, CEO of Sentynl.
The approval by the State of Israel Ministry of Health is supported by data from three clinical trials that demonstrated efficacy of NULIBRY for the treatment of patients with MoCD Type A compared to data from a natural history study. These studies showed that NULIBRY reduced the risk of death by 82% and increased the probability of survival to 84% at three years compared to 55% in the untreated, genotype-matched, historical control group in the natural history study.
Animal studies have identified that NULIBRY has phototoxic potential. In the clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions reported in two or more NULIBRY-treated patients with MoCD Type A were catheter-related complications (89%), pyrexia (fever; 78%), viral infection (56%), pneumonia (44%), otitis media (ear infection; 44%), vomiting (44%) and cough/sneezing (44%). Adverse reactions for the rcPMP-treated patients were similar to the NULIBRY-treated patients.
"We are proud that our partnership with BridgeBio Pharma and Sentynl enables us to provide this highly innovative therapy to babies born with MoCD Type A, a severely progressive genetic disease that results in irreversible neurological damage and eventual death," said Meir Jakobsohn, Founder and CEO of Medison Pharma. "The Israeli Ministry of Health's decision brings us one step closer to accelerating access of this cutting-edge therapy to those in need."
In March 2022, Sentynl acquired the global rights to NULIBRY and is responsible for the ongoing development and commercialization of NULIBRY in the U.S. and developing, manufacturing, and commercializing fosdenopterin globally. Sentynl and BridgeBio share development responsibilities through the approval of the marketing authorization application under accelerated assessment with the European Medicines Agency.
MoCD Type A is an autosomal recessive, inborn error of metabolism caused by mutations in the molybdenum cofactor synthesis 1 gene and characterized by a deficiency in molybdenum cofactor production, leading to a lack of molybdenum-dependent enzyme activity.1,2 The lack of activity leads to decreased sulfite oxidase activity with buildup of sulfite and secondary metabolites (such as S-sulfocysteine) in the brain, which causes irreversible neurological damage.2
The most common presenting symptoms of MoCD Type A are seizures, feeding difficulties and encephalopathy. Patients with MoCD Type A who survive beyond infancy typically suffer from progressive brain damage, which presents in characteristic patterns on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This damage leads to severe psychomotor impairment and an inability to make coordinated movements or communicate with their environment.
NULIBRY®(fosdenopterin) for Injection is a substrate replacement therapy that provides an exogenous source of cPMP, which is converted to molybdopterin. Molybdopterin is then converted to molybdenum cofactor, which is needed for the activation of molybdenum-dependent enzymes, including sulfite oxidase, an enzyme that reduces levels of neurotoxic sulfites. It is the first and only FDA-approved therapy indicated to reduce the risk of mortality in patients with MoCD Type A, and clinical trials have demonstrated that patients treated with NULIBRY or rcPMP had an improvement in overall survival compared to the untreated, genotype-matched, historical control group.
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2 Schwarz G. Cur Op in Che Bio. 2016;31:179-187.
BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (BridgeBio) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. BridgeBio's pipeline of development programs ranges from early science to advanced clinical trials. BridgeBio was founded in 2015 and its team of experienced drug discoverers, developers and innovators are committed to applying advances in genetic medicine to help patients as quickly as possible. For more information visit bridgebio.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Sentynl Therapeutics is a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing innovative therapies to patients living with rare diseases. The company was acquired by the Zydus Group in 2017. Sentynl's experienced management team has previously built multiple successful pharmaceutical companies. With a focus on commercialization, Sentynl looks to source effective and highly differentiated products across a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas to address unmet needs. Sentynl is committed to the highest ethical standards and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidelines. For more information, visit www.sentynl.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
The Zydus Group, with an overarching purpose of empowering people with freedom to live healthier and more fulfilled lives, is an innovative, global pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of healthcare therapies. The group employs over 23000 people worldwide and is driven by its mission to unlock new possibilities in life-sciences through quality healthcare solutions that impact lives. The group aspires to become a global life-sciences company transforming lives through pathbreaking discoveries. For more information, visit https://www.zyduslife.com/zyduslife/.
Medison is a global pharma company focused on providing access to highly innovative therapies to patients in international markets.
Medison is the first to create an international commercialization platform for highly innovative therapies, helping to save and improve lives by making the best available novel treatments accessible to patients in international markets. Medison has a track record of multi-territorial partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies seeking to expand their global reach.
Medison is also an active investor in disruptive healthcare technologies and provides its partners with exposure to innovation in biotech and digital health. To learn more visit www.medisonpharma.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements we make in this press release may include statements that are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which are usually identified by the use of words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "projects," "seeks," "should," "will," and variations of such words or similar expressions. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and are making this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements, including statements relating to, the timing and outcome of the EC's decision on NULIBRY, the potential ability for NULIBRY to be the first and only approved therapy in the EU to treat patients with MoCD type A, and the potential ability to provide treatment options to MoCD Type A patients in Europe, Israel and around the world, reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, and are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made and are not forecasts, promises nor guarantees. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the success of our ongoing collaboration with Sentynl, including our co-development responsibilities through approval of the marketing authorization application under accelerated assessment with the EMA and through approval of NULIBRY's regulatory submission with the Israeli Ministry of Health, Sentynl's ability to successfully develop and commercialize NULIBRY in the U.S. and to develop, manufacture, and commercialize fosdenopterin globally, Medison Pharma's ability to successfully provide access to NULIBRY in Israel, as well as those risks set forth in the Risk Factors section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and BridgeBio Pharma's other SEC filings. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment in which new risks emerge from time to time. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Man found dead in gravel pit after apparent industrial accident, authorities say
INDUSTRIAL TOWNSHIP, Minn. (KBRJ/Gray News) – A man was found dead Wednesday afternoon in a gravel pit on an industrial site in Minnesota.
According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the 40-year-old man was an employee of Northland Constructors and had been working on a large piece of equipment.
While there were other workers in the general area, authorities said the man was alone at the time of the accident.
Another employee found him in the gravel pit after he had already died.
His name has not been publicly released. This death is being investigated by the sheriff’s office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Authorities did not disclose the exact cause of death.
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Which wellness planners are best?
You don’t need to wait for the new year to make a plan for better health. Your journey to wellness starts with a single step, and that step might just be finding the best wellness planner to track your progress.
If you are looking for a wellness planner you can use for a long time, with features that cover more than just physical help, the Life & Apples Wellness Planner is the top choice for you.
What to know before you buy a wellness planner
Daily planners keep track of important appointments and professional obligations, but a wellness planner focuses more on physical and mental personal growth and development.
Types of sections
Wellness planners have a variety of different sections that you can use to track different facets of your health. The sections might include blank pages for journaling or reflection, or they might have guided prompts or places to note changes in various health metrics.
Look for a wellness planner that includes sections that are relevant to you, not ones that will just gather dust and stay blank. Some wellness planners are housed in three-ring binders that allow you to customize your sections even further.
What you’re tracking
Before you find the best wellness planner for you, it might be helpful to figure out exactly what you want to track.
If you are trying to lose weight or shift to healthier eating habits, look for a wellness planner with space to track food, workouts and progress towards your goals. This type of wellness planner might also have space for meal planning and to track things like water intake.
When you are trying to add more movement into your life, a wellness planner that tracks workouts — including the type of workout and any specific exercises — is a good choice.
If your wellness goals are more oriented toward emotional, mental and psychological health, look for a wellness planner that provides tools for dealing with stress and increasing positivity. This type of planner features blank pages or journal prompts to help you reflect on the daily stresses and challenges you face.
Of course, you can always look for a wellness planner that features a little bit of everything: space for dietary notes, exercise plans and mental health.
Style
The style of your wellness planner should be as individual as you are. Some wellness planners are spiral- or three-ring bound, while others are bound like a paperback book. Choose the one that’s easiest for you to use, as this means you’ll actually use it.
Consider also the size of your wellness planner. If you want to take it with you, look for a smaller planner. If you prefer to sit at a desk or table as you use your planner, you can choose a slightly larger planner that sits on your bedside table.
What to look for in a quality wellness planner
Hardcover
While a hardcover wellness planner is not required, if you take it on the go, hardcover is sturdier than soft covers. If you like the durability of the hardcover, but don’t want the extra weight, some wellness planners are also available with plastic printed covers.
Room to write
For those who prefer to journal and work through their thoughts in writing, the best wellness planner will have plenty of room to write. This might be on blank pages, or it may be journal prompts followed with plenty of space to reflect.
Able to be personalized
Some wellness planners can be personalized with your name stamped on the cover or otherwise engraved on the binding. For some people, this further solidifies their commitment to health and wellness.
Sturdy binding
The binding you choose should be sturdy. It should feel substantial and well-made, able to withstand daily use.
Refillable
Because your health is an ongoing project, you might prefer a refillable wellness planner. Refillable wellness planners also offer more options in terms of customizing the pages within the planner.
How much you can expect to spend on a wellness planner
You can’t put a price on good health, but you can on a wellness planner. Expect to spend between $13-$30.
Wellness planner FAQ
How do you use a wellness planner?
A. Getting into a routine with your wellness planner is crucial. Consistent use will ensure your success. It keeps you on track and holds you accountable for progress towards your wellness goals.
It doesn’t really matter when you use your wellness planner, just that you use it daily. Set aside some time to make notes. This might be in the morning as you eat breakfast, or it might be a reflection at night with a plan for the next day. The best schedule is one that you can stick to and that works for you.
What’s the most important feature in a wellness planner?
A. The most important feature in a wellness planner is that it fits your goals and lifestyle. Some people like more guidance and want prompts or places to fill in the blank, while others prefer a free-form approach to their wellness planning.
What are the best wellness planners to buy?
Top wellness planner
Life & Apples Wellness Planner
What you need to know: There are many different wellness tools in this sleek planner.
What you’ll love: This wellness planner has 256 pages packed with tools to support your wellness. Set daily goals, write down what you’re grateful for, track meals and more. This wellness planner also comes with online tools like printables and e-books. It’s also available in seven colors.
What you should consider: Some people report an odd smell coming from the planner that does diminish with time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top wellness planner for the money
Erin Condren Designer Petite Planner
What you need to know: Take your wellness planner wherever you go for quick tips and inspiration.
What you’ll love: This petite planner is sized to fit in a bag (5.7 inches x 8.25 inches), but packs plenty of features in its 80 pages. Track habits and set goals, then give yourself one of the included stickers to keep yourself going.
What you should consider: If you need a lot of space to write, skip this planner. It really is for petite entries only.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
ban.do Undated Hardcover Wellness Journal/Self Care Planner
What you need to know: Start your wellness journey when you’re ready with this undated wellness planner.
What you’ll love: This is a hardcover, three-ring binder that features metal hardware and an elastic band to keep it closed. Organize your wellness by the five different sections that include not only activities, but also relaxation and feelings. It’s refillable, allowing you to customize and expand each section.
What you should consider: Some users wanted more pages to start with.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for decades-old abortion bans still on the books
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
Abortion rights advocates in Michigan are raising alarms about a restrictive abortion ban put in place in 1931 before the US Supreme Court’s 1973 landmark decision in Roe v. Wade.
That law was invalidated by the decision in Roe v. Wade, but it’s still on the state’s books.
Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other advocates have said that the nearly-century old Michigan state law could go into effect if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, making Michigan one of the most restrictive states on abortion access.
In hopes of avoiding that, Whitmer is suing to block the law from going into effect.
The urgency for Michigan advocates to enact protections for legal abortion was underscored last week after Politico reported on a draft Supreme Court majority opinion that would strike down Roe v. Wade.
Meanwhile, Whitmer and the state’s Democratic attorney general, Dana Nessel, who has said she won’t enforce the years-old abortion ban, are up for reelection in November — making the midterms all the more crucial for abortion rights advocates.
Michigan, however, isn’t the only state with a pre-Roe abortion law still intact that legal experts say could be resurrected and enforced.
What does the 1931 Michigan law say?
The 1931 law that’s still included in Michigan’s penal code states: “Any person who shall wilfully (sic) administer to any pregnant woman any medicine, drug, substance or thing whatever, or shall employ any instrument or other means whatever, with intent thereby to procure the miscarriage of any such woman” … is guilty of a felony.
It has an exception to “preserve the life” of the woman, but it does not exclude for rape or incest.
The law threatens abortion providers with prison time, according to the ACLU of Michigan, which is representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan in a separate suit challenging the law.
Why did Michigan’s governor file a lawsuit?
Whitmer, who supports abortion rights, filed a lawsuit last month to block enforcement of the state’s 1931 abortion ban.
“Because if Roe is officially overturned by the Supreme Court—which may happen any day now—abortion could become illegal in Michigan in nearly any circumstance, including in cases of rape and incest, because of a 1931 law on the books banning abortion in Michigan,” Whitmer said in a statement last week.
The governor’s lawsuit, filed in county circuit court, names as defendants several county prosecutors in her state who could potentially enforce the nearly century-old abortion ban.
Using executive authority, Whitmer also asked the state’s Supreme Court to immediately consider the case, skipping over the trial court, and whether the state’s Constitution guarantees the right to an abortion.
The state’s high court has yet to decide whether or not to hear the case.
If successful, Whitmer’s lawsuit could result in the state’s old abortion ban being struck down, ensuring access to abortion for the state’s constituents should Roe v. Wade be overturned.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan, along with a Michigan abortion provider, also filed suit to block enforcement of the state’s 1931 abortion ban. The lawsuit, however, is against Nessel, who has said she would neither defend the 1931 law in court, nor enforce it, should Roe v. Wade be overturned.
The lawsuit names Nessel, the state’s top law enforcement official, as a defendant, noting that she has to provide legal advice to state agencies, including the department that can impose penalties on physicians, and supervises all county prosecutors who enforce the state’s criminal statutes.
Are there other efforts to overhaul the law?
Michigan state Democrats are also attempting to repeal the old abortion law through the legislative process, which will be difficult given Republicans control both chambers of the legislature. Abortion rights advocates in the state are also attempting to get a measure on the November ballot that would amend the state Constitution to guarantee abortion rights.
Wisconsin’s pre-Roe ban
The nearby Wisconsin also has a pre-Roe abortion ban from 1849 on its books.
The law says “any person, other than the mother, who intentionally destroys the life of an unborn child is guilty of a Class H felony,” which is punishable by up to six years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.
The law also would make it a Class E felony, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and/or a $50,000 fine, for “any person, other than the mother” who causes the death of the mother or “intentionally destroys the life” of a “unborn quick child.”
The law would not apply to the mother and makes exceptions for abortions necessary for the pregnant person’s life. The law could be extended beyond abortion providers, according to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s director of legal advocacy Michelle Velasquez.
Could the Wisconsin law go into effect if Roe is overturned?
Anti-abortion groups in the state have said so, while abortion rights proponents have said otherwise.
“We have always firmly believed that the pre-Roe statute puts us in a powerful position to defend life if Roe is overturned,” Gracie Skogman, legislative director for the anti-abortion group Wisconsin Right to Life, told CNN.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin believes a different statute from 1985 that prohibits abortions after viability of the fetus would continue governing abortion, and that the 1849 law would not automatically go into effect should Roe v. Wade be overturned, Velasquez told CNN.
“But there’s also some potential uncertainty about that question,” Velasquez said, adding that “we can’t just really ignore the risk that someone may try to enforce that law.” Should Roe v. Wade be overturned, Planned Parenthood would have to pause abortions until that law is made clear, according to Velasquez.
Like Michigan, Wisconsin also has a Democratic governor, Tony Evers, who is backing efforts to overturn the state’s 173-year-old criminal abortion ban, and a Democratic attorney general, Josh Kaul, who has said he will not enforce the abortion law. Both Evers and Kaul are also up for reelection this year.
In a statement, Kaul said the “administration will not divert our investigative or prosecutorial resources to the enforcement of a draconian, 173-year-old abortion ban with no exception for rape or incest that has been understood to be unconstitutional for two generations.”
But Skogman says enforcement of the law, however, will rest with local district attorneys.
Are other states challenging their pre-Roe abortion bans?
The majority of other states with an abortion ban pre-dating Roe v. Wade still on the books are unlikely to take the same recourse as Michigan or try and repeal their old abortion laws, according to experts CNN spoke to.
These states have Republicans in control of both chambers of the state legislature and the governor’s mansion, GOP attorney generals who oppose abortion, and conservative lawmakers who have recently passed other laws restricting abortion in anticipation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe.
Experts told CNN that the pre-Roe bans could go into effect if Roe is overturned — but are unlikely to automatically take effect and the exact process of how they would is unclear.
In Michigan’s case, “there is at least the possibility that the law could be directly enforced after Roe is overturned, because there’s no court order sitting on it,” law professor Rachel Rebouché, the interim dean of Temple University School of Law, told CNN, adding that many of these pre-Roe abortion laws were enjoined by a court as unconstitutional.
State attorneys general could start enforcing these pre-Roe abortion laws, but they would have to issue an opinion or ask a court to vacate that judgment if there had been any litigation, said Ingrid Duran, the anti-abortion group National Right to Life Committee’s director of state legislation.
Elizabeth Nash, the state policy analyst for the pro-abortion rights research group Guttmacher Institute, told CNN that it would be more likely that a state’s recent abortion ban would go into effect rather than kickstart a new court case around a pre-Roe abortion ban from a century ago.
What about states with trigger laws?
Thirteen states have passed a so-called trigger laws, which are bans on abortion that were passed post-Roe v. Wade and designed to go into effect if it were struck down.
In some cases, the law requires an official such as an attorney general to certify that Roe has been struck down before the law can take effect.
Some states like Oklahoma and Mississippi have passed trigger laws and have a pre-Roe abortion ban still in place.
Oklahoma has also passed a “heartbeat” bill banning abortions after about six weeks and a near-total abortion ban that criminalizes performing an abortion. And Mississippi’s 2018 law banning abortion at 15 weeks is at the center of the Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which challenges the Roe v. Wade precedent.
“If the court overrules Roe and allow states to prohibit abortion, states hostile to abortion rights — many of which have lots of different criminal laws that are not enforced today related to abortion — we think that they will essentially have to pick which law is going to be the vehicle to criminalize or prohibit abortion in their state,” Elisabeth Smith, the director of state policy and advocacy for the abortion rights Center for Reproductive Rights, told CNN.
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STOCKHOLM, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) continues to work closely with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States as it reviews its proposed acquisition of Vonage Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: VG). The merger has cleared all other requisite foreign and US regulatory approval requirements, and the parties are working to conclude the regulatory process as expeditiously as possible. Ericsson and Vonage remain fully committed to this transaction and are working towards closing before end of July, 2022.
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A quarter of healthcare financial leaders need to hire 20+ to adequately staff revenue cycle departments
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AKASA™, the leading developer of AI for healthcare operations, released findings from a new survey where more than 400 healthcare finance leaders identified vacancies across their healthcare organizations and the revenue cycle. The findings highlight how insufficient staffing is hampering daily operations and pushing a strained workforce to the limit.
More than 57 percent of health systems and hospitals have more than 100 open roles to fill across their operations.
Of note, there is a correlation between the size of respondents' hospitals and/or health systems and the number of vacancies they reported.
Additionally, one in four healthcare finance leaders report needing to hire more than 20+ employees to fully staff their revenue cycle departments.
"If you don't have the people, you can't do the work," said Amy Raymond, VP of revenue cycle operations at AKASA. "For hospitals, lack of staff within the revenue cycle means you aren't getting paid. To attract talent, healthcare financial leaders should shift their mindsets: this means relaxing job requirements like years of experience or offer intensive training to new hires with limited background in healthcare finance. The second piece is retention: leaders should be investing and upskilling their staff to provide more rewarding work and ensure compensation levels are competitive."
To help fill in the staffing gaps and elevate staff, hospitals and healthcare systems are increasingly looking to AI-powered automation solutions. Automation increases staff productivity, immediately adapts to fluctuating volumes, provides an opportunity for cost restructuring, enables business continuity and the ability to ramp up or down as needed, and improves the patient financial experience.
"We've had the same discussion in the revenue cycle for the past 25 years: how do we reduce churn, increase productivity, or drive down denials?" said Raymond. "Now, the discussion is and will continue to be around automation and being more process-oriented. How do we incorporate automation? What should change management around that look like? Where do we put our people and how do we manage them around automation?"
AKASA is helping leaders understand the changing dynamics impacting the revenue cycle, offering strategies and insights from our experts and solutions to transform healthcare operations in this challenging environment. To learn more, download our report, "No Resignation: Solving Today's Greatest Staffing Challenges in the Healthcare Revenue Cycle."
Commissioned by AKASA, the survey fielded responses from 411 chief financial officers and revenue cycle leaders at hospitals and health systems across the United States through the Healthcare Financial Management Association's (HFMA) Pulse Survey program between December 1, 2021 and December 21, 2021. The national survey was designed to assess the adoption of automation in revenue cycle operations at hospitals and health systems across the U.S.
About AKASA
AKASA is the leading developer of AI for healthcare operations. AKASA scales human intelligence with leading-edge AI and ML securely trained on customer data to learn unique systems, continuously adapt to changing environments, and deliver comprehensive automation and analytics for complex workflows. The result is a seamlessly integrated, customized solution that reduces operating costs, frees up staff to do the work they love, and helps health systems allocate resources to where they matter most/
AKASA has a work-from-anywhere attitude and we are hiring. Step into the future of healthcare with AKASA. Learn more at www.AKASA.com/careers.
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Epson FC2012AN and FC3215AN Families Provide Developers with Broader Market Opportunities with Trusted Technology in Smaller Form Factor
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today introduced the FC2012AN and FC3215AN –two new families of quartz crystal units that deliver very low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and extremely tight frequency tolerance in an ultra-compact form factor. Equipped with a newly redesigned crystal element based on Epson's in-house design and decades of production technology expertise, these crystals are ideal for a variety of markets and applications such as IoT, wearables, medical, industrial, security surveillance and consumer electronics.
The new Epson FC2012AN and FC3215AN quartz crystal units are very robust, offering a very low ESR of 35kΩ (typ) and support a wide operating temperature range from -40 to 105 degrees Celsius which is
critical for portable electronics in extremely space constrained applications. In addition, these crystals deliver a fixed frequency tolerance of ±20ppm. The FC2012AN is 2.0 x 1.2mm in size, and the FC3215AN is 3.2 x 1.5mm.
"Developers of cutting-edge technology always look to integrate higher efficiency and energy-saving designs into their products," said Chris McCormick, director of product management, Timing Devices, Epson America, Inc. "Epson's new FC2012AN and FC3215AN flagship crystal families deliver in both areas, enabling customers to make smaller products that use less energy."
Epson is a leading supplier of kHz-band crystal units and also offers a lineup of oscillators with built-in oscillator circuit ICs and real-time clock modules with built-in real-time clock ICs. The FC2012AN and FC3215AN are available now through Epson America's channel partners. Visit https://epson.com/microdevices-partners for more information.
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NEW YORK and CANNES, France, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will participate in a number of speaking engagements throughout the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2022, the largest gathering in the creative marketing community.
As the Chairman and CEO of Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing, Penn will offer ideas about how brands can leverage digital creativity as a tool to drive business growth; insights from his four-decades-long career at the intersection of business, politics and marketing; and his outlook into the role brands should play in the metaverse, Web3 and beyond.
"From inflation to war to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, we're experiencing one of the most volatile periods in modern history, and marketers need a sound understanding of how to navigate the evolving issues while protecting their brands," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn. "At the same time, the digital marketing revolution is powering incredible growth, and I'm looking forward to sharing my perspective on how brands can harmonize the art and science of modern marketing in this landscape."
Penn is scheduled to speak on the following stages during Cannes Lions:
- DPAA Fireside Chat at Yahoo Beach: DPAA President and CEO Barry Frey will interview Penn on how out-of-home is driving a new chapter of marketing effectiveness, taking place at 9 a.m. CEST on Tuesday, June 21, at the Yahoo Beach Stage.
- Vox Media & Stagwell: Penn will join New York Magazine Editor-at-Large Kara Swisher for a brief discussion on trends in the marketplace during Vox x Stagwell's afternoon island escape at 12:30 p.m. CEST on Wednesday, June 22.
- Brand Innovators Marketing Leadership Summit: Penn will participate in a fireside chat on digital marketing and innovation, moderated by Basis Technologies President Tyler Kelly, taking place at 3 p.m. CEST on Wednesday, June 22, at Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion.
- The Wall Street Journal House: WSJ Editor-at-Large Gerard Baker will interview Penn for a discussion on "The Fine Art of Taking a Stand," focused on how brands can navigate the nexus of business, marketing and politics. The conversation will take place at 4:10 p.m. CEST on Wednesday, June 22, at the Journal House.
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(The Hill) — President Joe Biden’s bet on a rapid rebound from the coronavirus recession may have backfired.
The president and his top economic officials rallied Democrats around a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill in March 2021, urging Congress not to repeat the mistakes of the Great Recession and cut off support for the economy too soon. The bill was also Biden’s way of delivering on the promise made during the pivotal Georgia Senate runoffs, which gave his party a slim Senate majority: elect Democrats and get another round of stimulus checks.
Just more than a year after Biden signed the bill, the U.S. unemployment rate is nearly at pre-pandemic levels, the economy has added more than 10 million jobs and the gross domestic product is well above where it was when COVID-19 shattered the economy. By those measures alone, the recovery under his watch was far stronger than the slow trudge out of the Great Recession.
But despite the rapid rebound, Biden’s approval rating is at all-time lows as Americans feel the brunt of high inflation — a risk few within and beyond the administration took seriously when he signed the American Rescue Plan.
Consumer prices rose 1 percent in May alone and by 8.6 percent over the past 12 months, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. Prices for food, gasoline, shelter and travel led the May inflation burst, giving Americans few ways to avoid higher prices.
“The Fed and the White House were trying to avoid the kind of long slog, decade-long recovery that there was after the Great Recession,” said Skanda Amarnath, executive director at research nonprofit Employ America.
“For some people, there was a certain complacency about inflation as a possibility. That’s probably true too. But that was viewed as a much more remote tail risk.”
It’s a risk voters are feeling. Eighty-five percent of voters said they think inflation is a very serious or somewhat serious problem, according to an Economist-YouGov poll from earlier this month. In the same, poll, 44 percent of respondents said Biden has “a lot” of responsibility for the inflation rate, and 31 percent said he has “some.”
Top Biden administration and Fed officials — along with dozens of economists — expected inflation to cool off last year as the world adjusted to life after COVID-19. Vaccination campaigns, reopening schools and a shift in spending from goods to services all figured to bring prices down and workers back into the job market.
But COVID-19 adjusted quicker. The emergence of the delta and omicron variants didn’t curb consumer spending or cost the economy jobs. Instead, it shifted a glut of saved-up money toward goods, which had been in high demand since the start of the pandemic, instead of services.
The new variants also led to factory shutdowns, port backlogs and other pandemic-related snarls, making it even harder for manufacturers and suppliers to meet higher demand powered in part by federal stimulus.
“Inflation wasn’t transitory because COVID was not transitory. Parts of China are still locked down. We’re not even through the COVID shock,” said Claudia Sahm, a former Federal Reserve research director.
And while some of those pressures have begun to ease, the war in Ukraine has pushed inflation even higher with severe shocks to the global supply of oil, natural gas, wheat and other crucial commodities.
“There were people at the time who said given the gap, given how many people we have out of work, the American Rescue Plan is more than enough. That seems it could be especially true if you counted the excess savings as energy stored in the battery that could be used to get the economy rolling,” said Alan Cole, former chief economist for Republicans on the Joint Economic Committee.
“The U.S. has had higher inflation generally than most advanced economies, and I don’t think anyone’s saying the ARP created all of it — or if they are, they are not telling the truth. But the ARP kind of contributed more at the margins.”
Republican lawmakers, who voted in unison against the American Rescue Plan, have claimed vindication after warning Biden’s bill would trigger an inflation spiral. GOP lawmakers have centered their midterm campaign message — including their response to the Capitol riot investigation — around Biden’s failure to keep prices stable as the economy expanded.
“[My] constituents ask me about the historic gas prices, skyrocketing inflation, and the baby formula shortage,” tweeted Rep. Elise Stefanik (N.Y.), the third-ranking House Republican, on Thursday.
“Why aren’t Democrats holding primetime hearings about these crises impacting the American people?”
Stefanik’s barb came two days after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen admitted to lawmakers during House and Senate hearings that the administration misjudged inflation and likely spurred it higher through the stimulus plan. Yellen defended the American Rescue Plan’s role in spurring the economy, though she acknowledged how critical it would be for the administration to balance out its impact on the economy.
Most economists say it’s hard to blame the White House for trying to repair the economy as quickly as possible. Even former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, the top Democratic critic of Biden’s economic policy, spurned the stimulus package because he believed the money would be better spent on the president’s broader Build Back Better agenda. That bill has fallen by the wayside amid concerns from Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) about its potential impact on inflation.
Even so, experts agree there is far more Biden could do to try to bring prices down.
In a fiery Friday speech, Biden blasted Big Oil companies for reeling in record profits instead of expanding production with gas prices above $5 per gallon on average nationwide.
“Why don’t they drill more? Because they make more money not producing oil. Prices go up on the one hand. No. 2, the reason they are not drilling is they are buying back their own stock — should be taxed quite frankly — buying back their own stock and not making new investments,” he said.
But Amarnath, of Employ America, said Biden should work with the industry to increase output through agreements to purchase oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at set prices, giving them cover if market prices for oil go down amid the glut of products. Amarnath also said the U.S. government should deploy the Treasury Department’s exchange stabilization fund to help keep prices down for crucial commodities hindered by the war in Ukraine, sanctions on Russia and Chinese lockdowns.
“Having some individualized attention on these markets would help, but you’d have to really do that systematically ahead of time. That takes a lot of work and that kind of work, just to be blunt, doesn’t happen anywhere within the government.”
Sahm, the former Fed research director, also expressed concerns about Biden’s plan to lean on the Fed to bring down inflation when much of the forces driving prices higher are beyond the bank’s control.
“[The Fed] should have moved sooner last year and it probably would have had some effect on inflation, but it would have had no effect on food and gas prices,” Sahm said.
“When the Fed lowers inflation, it does it by reducing people’s ability to spend. It’s not a happy way that we get inflation down,” she continued. “The Fed’s lever is impoverishing people. Hardship in the United States is never equally shared.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/why-bidens-bet-on-a-rapid-economic-rebound-may-have-backfired/ | 2022-06-13T15:19:03Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Tuya's March 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO") of the important October 11, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Tuya securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement 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 Tuya class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7007 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 11, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (2) prior to the IPO, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya's clients, among others, which included, among other things, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (3) as a result, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (4) as such, the IPO's Registration Statement's representations regarding Tuya's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities and expected growth did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, financial results, and trajectory of Tuya at the time of the IPO. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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which heating pad is best?
Back in the day, people could only relieve their muscle pain with a hot water bottle and Epsom salt baths. But heating pads have come a long way, and advancements in technology provided plenty of new features for this wellness tool. Hot water bottles became less popular after the first electric heating pads came along, which gave users sustained relief from aches and pains without the mess.
Today, there are all kinds of heating pads you can choose from. If you want a high-quality heating pad, check out the iReliev Far Infrared Heating Pad. It heats 112 natural jade and tourmaline wellness stones to reduce aching, soothe muscles and relieve pain.
What to know before you buy a heating pad
Types of heating pads
There are several types of heating pads, all of which have their pros and cons. A hot water bottle is a rubber bladder with a threaded cap. If you want some substantial head for a smaller area, you can save money with these heating pads. However, they don’t hold heat as long as other methods.
You can also take a look at microwave heating pads, which are fabric bags filled with grains or microbeads. Consider this type if you want a pad for relaxation, muscle tensions, and occasional pain relief from cramps.
Chemical heating pads are small gel packs that heat up when you trigger a chemical reaction by shaking them or exposing them to the air. These are a great option if you need portable heat in a short amount of time.
Electric heating pads are perfect for those with chronic soreness in muscles and joints. These allow users to adjust the temperature and get the relief they want and include other features like timers, automatic shut-off and more.
What to look for in a quality heating pad
Temperature control
Hot water bottles, microwavable heating pads and chemical heating pads all have their drawbacks. You cannot adjust the temperature, and they inevitably cool down. An electric heating pad allows you to choose exactly how much heat you want for a sustained period. Budget electric heating pads might have only a few settings, while better electric heating pads have multiple options.
Automatic shut-off
The warm, toasty feeling you get from a heating pad can make you drowsy, which may cause you to fall asleep. Heating pads with automatic timers shut off after an hour or two. This is useful if you drift off to sleep or accidentally leave the heating pad unattended. It also saves you money.
Cord length
Some heating pads have very short power cords. Look for heating pads with long cords to avoid the hassle of wrangling an extension cord every time you want to use it.
Size
Each manufacturer has a different idea of what labels like XL and XXL mean. The best way to make sure your heating pad is the right size for your needs is to check the dimensions and not the label. Remember bigger is better, especially if you plan on using your pad on multiple areas.
How much you can expect to spend on a heating pad
Small electric heating pads and some microwavable pads cost $10-$20. If you want something with a few more size options, features and controls, you can expect to spend $25-$40. High-tech full-body heating pads cost as much as $2,500.
Heating pad FAQ
What setting should I use?
A. Therapists recommend you start at the lowest setting on your heating pad and gradually increase the heat as needed. The lower the setting, the longer the time you can use your heating pad.
How long can I use my heating pad in a single session?
A. Most manufacturers recommend using the highest temperature setting for no more than 15 or 20 minutes.
What’s the best heating pad to buy?
Top heating pad
iReliev Far Infrared Heating Pad
What you need to know: Far infrared wavelengths permeate deeper into the upper and lower back, hamstrings, shoulders and arms.
What you’ll love: Far infrared rays help increase blood circulation and improve energy. This flexible unit has a 10-foot power cord and measures 24 inches by 16 inches. It heats all-natural jade and tourmaline wellness stones that release negative ions to reduce aching, inflamed muscles and relieve pain. The timer lasts for up to five hours.
What you should consider: The 10-inch cord is very short and you will likely need to use this product with an extension cord.
Where to buy: Sold by iRelieve and Amazon
Top heating pad for the money
iReliev Weighted Moist/Dry Heating Pad
What you need to know: Consider this gently weighted heating pad which calms and soothes.
What you’ll love: This three-pound heating pad is clinically proven to reduce muscle tension by increasing blood flow to targeted regions of your body. It has an ultra-soft microfiber heating pad that is machine washable. It heats in seconds and has a two-hour auto shut-off timer.
What you should consider: There are only three heat settings.
Where to buy: Sold by iRelieve and Amazon
Worth checking out
Pure Enrichment PureRelief XXL Electric Heating Pad
What you need to know: At 24 inches by 20 inches, this ultra-wide heating pad is large enough to wrap around your limbs or drape over your shoulders like a cape.
What you’ll love: This machine-washable microfiber heating pad is 60% larger than standard heating pads and has an extra-long nine-foot cord. The digital LCD controller has six heat settings to accommodate your personal comfort level and comes with a moist heat therapy option.
What you should consider: Some users don’t feel this heating pad gets hot enough.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Company looks to invest nearly $7 billion in transmission, distribution over the next three years
Investments support transition away from coal, doubling renewable and solar energy generation
ATLANTA, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today filed a request with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) that would enable the company to continue making investments in strengthening and further securing the electric grid, transforming its power generation to include cleaner and more economical energy resources and continue improving the customer experience.
"We take our responsibility to plan, prepare and make the investments needed to meet our customers' energy needs today, tomorrow and for years to come seriously, and Georgia Power's request to the Georgia Public Service Commission today outlines and supports that focus," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "As our state continues to grow and the energy landscape rapidly evolves, we recognize and respect our customers' focus on the reliability and resiliency of Georgia's electric system, the expansion of our clean energy resources and Georgia Power's continued ability to safely and reliably meet their energy needs. This request reinforces our commitment to meeting those needs while continuing to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy for generations of Georgians."
The request supports Georgia Power's focus on the following:
- Strengthening the electric grid through investments in the company's transmission and distribution systems and the continuation of its Grid Investment Plan (GIP) to support customers' long-term reliability and resiliency needs. Many of these investments are required to protect the reliability and resiliency of our electric grid.
- Transforming how it makes energy, including the continued transition of the company's power generation to cleaner and more economical resources for customers, including renewables such as solar.
- Enhancing operations and improving customer experience through investments in technology that will help enable Georgia Power to continue delivering exceptional service to customers while meeting their evolving energy needs.
If approved, customer rates would increase a total of just under 12% over the next three years, which is lower than the current projected rate of inflation. As outlined in the filing, the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatthours per month would see an increase of $14.32 per month on their bill in 2023, $1.35 per month in 2024 and $0.62 per month in 2025, for a total increase of $16.29 over the three-year period. The company has helped offset the rising cost of doing business through reduced operating costs, managing storm cost recovery and making smart financing decisions.
Strengthening the Electric Grid
Georgia Power is continuously investing in the power grid to make it smarter and more reliable, and today's filing looks to continue those efforts. The company is seeking to build upon its ongoing investments in its transmission and distribution system to further provide safe, reliable and secure electric service to its customers. Over the next three years, the company expects to invest nearly $7 billion more in transmission and distribution improvements, including $2.2 billion in the company's on-going multi-year GIP.
Over the last ten years, Georgia Power has invested nearly $10 billion to strengthen the reliability and resiliency of its network for the benefit of the communities and people it serves. This amount includes approximately $4.9 billion invested in transmission and distribution infrastructure since January 2020 and projected through December 2022, of which $1.5 billion relates to the company's GIP. Examples of critical investments the company has made and look to continue include:
- deploying advanced control and monitoring technologies, including additional self-healing distribution networks, to enhance the company's ability to sectionalize parts of the electric grid to isolate issues and reroute power to serve customers;
- replacing framing hardware to improve insulation levels and protect equipment; and
- enhancing substations, replacing transformers and moving powerlines underground.
These investments have improved reliability, reduced both the number and duration of outages, minimized repair time and contributed to a better customer experience. The investments proposed in this request are a continuation of these enhancements that have increased reliability.
Investing in Renewables and Cleaner Energy Resources
As presented in the company's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) filed earlier this year, Georgia Power is looking to continue transforming how it produces energy, transitioning its power generation fleet to more economical and cleaner generation resources that will produce significant, long-term benefits for customers. The company is deploying new and expanded resources in solar, wind, hydro and energy storage to continue reducing carbon emission. This rate request would support that transformation and the proposed retirement of approximately 3,600 megawatts (MW) of coal- and oil-fired generation by 2028, replacing it with more economical generation and supporting investment in the transmission infrastructure necessary to facilitate the continued growth of renewables and to provide customers access to these lower cost and lower-carbon emitting resources.
To support the transition, Georgia Power will continue serving customers with a diverse, balanced generation fleet of reliable, resilient and economical resources, which includes adding cost-effective renewable resources. Working within the state's constructive regulatory framework, Georgia Power has continued developing renewable resources in a way that benefits customers, positioning the company as a national leader in renewable energy growth. Georgia Power currently has one of the largest voluntary renewable portfolios in the country, with more than 3,100 MW of renewable resources already online and an additional 2,400 MW under development. The company is also planning to double its renewable generation by adding 6,000 MW by 2035, which includes a request for approval of 2,300 MW* in its 2022 IRP. This new capacity would expand the company's renewable resource portfolio to approximately 11,500 MW by 2035.
The addition of these renewable resources and the retirement of uneconomic coal- and oil-fired units will enable Georgia Power to continue to operate its generation fleet efficiently, reliably and affordably for customers. To read more about Georgia Power's energy plans for the future, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/IRP.
Enhancing the Customer Experience
Georgia Power is focused on continuously improving for the benefit of customers, including enhancing how customers can communicate with the company, pay their bills and manage their energy usage. In response to customers' changing preferences, the company has enhanced customer communications and provided additional and more flexible payment options, enrolling nearly 500,000 customers in outage alerts, eliminating credit and debit card payments fees, increasing the number of Authorized Payment Locations across the state, extending the bill payment timeframe by five days and more.
Over the next three years, Georgia Power will continue this focus and plans to invest nearly $700 million in technologies that will enhance operations and benefit customers. These include:
- Customer Information System (CIS) – Implementation of a new CIS will integrate customer information into a single platform that enables customer service employees to quickly access customer information, thereby allowing them to provide customers with more comprehensive and timely solutions.
- Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) – DERMS is an integrated software resource platform that offers real-time visibility into the impact of distributed energy resources on the electric system and allows for enhanced monitoring and operational capabilities. A robust DERMS platform will enable Georgia Power to integrate distributed energy resources with both system and fleet operations.
- Technologies to support the continued electrification of transportation – Over the next three years, Georgia Power will increase investments in community electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities and necessary electric transportation infrastructure upgrades to support customer EV charging. In addition to these capital infrastructure upgrades, the rate request continues various rebates for homebuilders and residential and commercial customers to accommodate growth in EV charging across the state.
Additionally, the company is working on developing a new, enhanced mobile app that will simplify mobile transactions, provide direct communications with customers impacted by service outages and notify customers regarding company offerings for which they qualify. Georgia Power is also developing a virtual platform that will help customers by answering general questions and processing a variety of customer transactions and plans to release a digital wallet option later this year, which will allow customers to make payments conveniently from their mobile devices and more.
Energy Assistance
Georgia Power has a long-standing history of assisting income-qualified customers with programs and resources to aid them in lowering and paying their bills, and those will continue in this rate request. Program details are available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/EnergyAssistance, including details on:
- Senior citizen discount – Georgia Power offers a senior citizen discount of up to $24 per bill to customers 65 years of age or older who qualify based on their income. In this rate request, the company is proposing to increase this discount by $2.27 in its filing for a total discount of up to $26.27 per bill.
- Project SHARE – In partnership with the Salvation Army, customers can donate $1, $2, $5, or $10 on their monthly bill to support their neighbors in need. Georgia Power matches each dollar donated with $1.50 up to a total match of $1.5 million annually. Since its inception in 1986, Georgia Power and its customers have donated more than $72 million to the program.
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – Georgia Power supports the Division of Family & Children Services through LIHEAP, which is available every year from November to May, and helps low-income households pay for heating and cooling their homes.
- Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program (HEEAP) – Income-qualified Georgia Power customers may be eligible for free, energy-efficiency home improvements. From improved attic insulation to smart thermostats that can help manage their home's temperature, these type of home improvements can help qualified customers save energy and reduce their bills.
Additionally, the company offers a variety of flexible and customizable rate plans and payment options to help manage electric bills. Being on the most economical rate plan for a customer's use is one of the most effective ways to keep energy costs low. Customers can explore Georgia Power rate plans and billing options on www.GeorgiaPower.com, including:
- FlatBill® –This plan offers a 12-month fixed price that will not vary as usage does – eliminating surprises and preventing higher bills during the summer and other peak usage months.
- PrePay – Customers can take control of when and how much they pay with PrePay. This program provides customers with more flexibility to manage their budget and energy use, while also enjoying the benefits of no deposit requirement, credit check, or reconnect fees.
- Budget Billing – Offered to Georgia Power customers to reduce large fluctuations in their bill due to seasonal peaks, Budget Billing spreads a customer's total annual electric costs over 12 equal monthly payments.
Rate Case Process
Today's filing initiates a series of additional filings and public hearings with the Georgia PSC. At the conclusion of this open and transparent process, the Georgia PSC is expected to vote on the company's rate case in December. The request seeks to continue the investments approved in Georgia Power's 2019 Rate Case, so that the company can continue to deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers. If approved, the proposed rates would take effect beginning January 1, 2023.
* REC Disclaimer: Georgia Power purchases only the null energy output from some renewable generating facilities that have contracted to sell that energy to Georgia Power. Ownership of the associated renewable energy credits (RECs) is specified in each respective power purchase agreement. The party that owns the RECs retains the right to use them.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/Georgia Power), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning the 2022 Rate Request, including expected impacts to customer rates, projected renewable generation and future capital expenditures. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent securities filings could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms and the 2022 Base Rate Case; the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, including tax, environmental, and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws and regulations; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; the effects, extent and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Georgia Power operates, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity; available sources and costs of fuels; effects of inflation; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction and operation of facilities, to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses (including satisfaction of Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements), to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and the nuclear decommissioning trust funds; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy technologies and negative carbon concepts; the ability to successfully operate Georgia Power's generating, transmission and distribution facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating and constructing nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power's business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attacks and the threat of physical attacks; interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Georgia Power's credit ratings; the ability of Georgia Power to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars, or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power's business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating resources; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard setting bodies. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.
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NEW ORLEANS, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until June 17, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. (NasdaqGS: LILM, LILMW, QELL, QELLU, QELLW), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
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Lilium investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nasdaq-lilm/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.
About the Lawsuit
Lilium and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 14, 2022, market analyst Iceberg Research issued a report on the Company's electric vertical take-off and landing production aircraft, Lilium Jet, highlighting numerous significant problems in design, capability and testing performance as well as other supply and company-wide issues.
On this news, shares of Lilium fell $1.25 per share, or 34%, to close at $2.44 per share on March 14, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
The case is Gnanaraj v. Lilium N.V., et al., No. 22-cv-2564.
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From Timepieces and Calculators to Digital Pianos and Keyboards, Casio has Something for Every Bunny
DOVER, N.J., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Traditionally, April not only brings warmer weather but Easter as well – a time of renewal of both seasons and spirits. And with Easter comes the all-important tradition of prepping Easter baskets. There's no doubt about it, candy is the go-to basket filler for kids of all ages, but if you're looking for non-candy alternatives, Casio has you covered!
Give the gift of music with the Casiotone CT-S1. This ultra-portable digital keyboard offers 61 full-size keys and over 60 studio-quality tones, making it ideal for players of all ages and skill levels. Users can connect the CT-S1 with Casio's free Chordana Play app for advanced functionality, and with the optional WU-BT10 Bluetooth® MIDI/audio adapter, the unit can be used as a Bluetooth speaker when connected to any PC, Mac, iOS or Android device. For added portability, the CT-S1 features strap pins and can be powered with six AA batteries. The CT-S1 (MSRP: $219.99) is available in three color variations (white, black and red). For more information on Casio's full portfolio of electronic musical instruments, please visit CasioMusicGear.com.
Ideal for high school students and beyond, Casio's fx-9750GIII graphing calculator brings mathematics to life with user-friendly capabilities. To create a seamless learning experience, the fx-9750GIII (MSRP: $59.99) includes an improved keypad for fractions, standard-to-decimal conversion and scientific notation, as well as expanded menu options for programs and capabilities including Exam Mode, Spreadsheet, Python, Probability Simulator, Geometry and Physium, enabling users to easily reference the periodic table. In addition, its natural display feature allows for 2D-templates, fractions, roots and other functions to appear on the screen as they are written in the textbook. For more information on Casio's full portfolio of calculators and educational resources, please visit CasioEducation.com.
Looking for a stylish, timeless gift? Look no further than Casio's Vintage B640WMR-5AVT. Designed with a rose gold case and stainless-steel Milanese strap, The B640WMR-5AVT (MSRP: $69.95) can add a pop of color to any outfit. The timepiece is equipped with an EL backlight, digital display, 1/100 second stopwatch (24-hour), countdown timer (24-hour) and water resistance up to 50 meters. For additional information on Casio's Vintage collection of timepieces, please visit Casio.com/products/watches/vintage.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/home.
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Clay Center Police warn of door-to-door scammer
CLAY CENTER, Kan. (WIBW) - Clay Center Police have warned residents of a man going door-to-door attempting to run scams.
The Clay Center Police Department says on Saturday, Aug. 27, it warned residents of a man attempting to scam residents.
CCPD said the man is a white male, about 5-feet-8-inches tall, with short brown hair, is clean shaven, and possibly wearing a black shirt with 2 Cs - one inside the other - on his left breast and khaki pants. He could be in a dark-colored sedan.
Police warned that the man is going door-to-door claiming to work for telecommunication companies and offering a “better deal.” He asks residents for their current bills so he can offer a better deal and talks them into paying him a down payment to start the service.
CCPD said it is illegal for salespeople to go door-to-door in Clay Center without a license from the City. It is also believed the man does not work for any of the companies he claims to be associated with.
Police noted that they checked with Dish Network and they have no salespeople working in the area.
If anyone has contact with this man, they should not do business with him and call the police department immediately at 785-632-2121.
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Accelerated planning for next phase of development of Haduvio for the treatment of chronic cough in IPF based on results from statistically significant interim analysis of Phase 2 CANAL Trial
Completed enrollment for Phase 2b/3 PRISM study in chronic pruritus in PN with data expected Q2 2022
Completed $55 million private placement in April 2022, proceeds will be used to fund clinical development of Haduvio for the treatment of chronic cough in IPF patients
Management to host conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. EDT
NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRVI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an investigational therapy Haduvio™ (nalbuphine ER) for pruritus in prurigo nodularis (PN) and chronic cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, as well as provided business updates.
"We are delighted with the significant progress made this year in achieving Trevi's clinical development goals and the advancement of Haduvio," said Jennifer Good, President and CEO of Trevi Therapeutics. "The interim analysis results of the Phase 2 CANAL study allowed us to end enrollment early in the trial and begin preparations to accelerate development for this indication."
Ms. Good added, "Additionally, the successful closing of a $55 million private placement on April 11, 2022, allows us to fund the next phase of development for Haduvio in chronic cough in IPF. We look forward to our expected data readout for the Phase 2b/3 PRISM study this quarter and the data readout from the full set of subjects for the Phase 2 CANAL study in the third quarter of this year."
Key Business Updates
- Phase 2 CANAL trial of Haduvio for chronic cough in patients with IPF
- The primary efficacy endpoint demonstrated a 77.3% reduction in daytime cough frequency from baseline with the use of Haduvio compared to a 25.7% reduction with placebo, demonstrating a 52% placebo-adjusted reduction in the geometric mean percent change in the daytime cough frequency (p<0.0001)
- Phase 2b/3 PRISM trial of Haduvio for severe pruritus in patients with PN
- $55 million private placement completed in April
First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
Cash position: As of March 31, 2022, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents of $29.1 million. The Company's gross proceeds from the April 2022 private placement were $55.0 million.
Research and development (R&D) expenses: R&D expenses for the first quarter of 2022 were $4.6 million compared to $5.6 million in the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to decreased clinical trial subject recruitment costs. Our consulting expenses and professional fees declined as well due to a reduction in consulting work and the non-recurrence of professional recruiting fees related to hirings in the prior year period.
General and administrative (G&A) expenses: G&A expenses for the first quarter of 2022 were $2.4 million compared to $2.5 million in the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to lower legal fees as a result of the timing of certain intellectual property filings.
Net loss: For the first quarter of 2022, the Company reported a net loss of $7.3 million, compared to a net loss of $8.4 million in the same period in 2021.
Conference Call
To participate in the live conference call by phone, please dial (888) 317 6003 (domestic) or (412) 317 6061 (international) and provide access code 5008663. A live audio webcast will be accessible from the 'Investors & News' section on the Company's website at www.TreviTherapeutics.com. An archived replay of the webcast will also be available for 30 days on the Company's website following the event.
Upcoming Meetings
The Company plans to present at the following upcoming conferences and events:
- May 23-26: H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference
- June 13-16: BIO International Convention
About Trevi Therapeutics, Inc.
Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of the investigational therapy Haduvio to treat serious neurologically mediated conditions. Trevi is conducting a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of Haduvio for the treatment of chronic pruritus associated with prurigo nodularis (PN) and a Phase 2 trial for chronic cough in adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). These conditions share a common pathophysiology that is mediated through opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Founded in 2011, Trevi Therapeutics is headquartered in New Haven, CT.
About Haduvio
Haduvio, an investigational therapy, is an oral extended-release (ER) formulation of nalbuphine. Nalbuphine is a mixed ĸ-opioid receptor agonist and µ-opioid receptor antagonist that has been approved and marketed as an injectable for pain indications for more than 20 years in the United States and Europe. The ĸ- and µ-opioid receptors are known to be critical mediators of itch, cough and certain movement disorders. Nalbuphine's mechanism of action may also mitigate the risk of abuse associated with µ-opioid agonists because it antagonizes, or blocks, µ-opioid receptors. Parenteral nalbuphine is not currently scheduled as a controlled substance by the DEA in the United States or by regulatory authorities in most of Europe. Trevi intends to propose Haduvio as the trade name for nalbuphine ER. Nalbuphine ER has been granted Fast Track designation by the FDA for the proposed indication of reduction of moderate to severe pruritus in adults with prurigo nodularis. Its safety and efficacy have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Supreme Court rules that Oklahoma can prosecute some crimes on tribal lands
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Oklahoma can prosecute non-Native Americans for crimes committed on tribal land when the victim is Native American.
The 5-4 decision cut back on the high court’s ruling from 2020 that said a large chunk of eastern Oklahoma remains an American Indian reservation. The first decision left the state unable to prosecute Native Americans accused of crimes on tribal lands that include most of Tulsa, the state’s second-largest city with a population of about 413,000.
A state court later ruled that the Supreme Court decision also stripped the state of its ability to prosecute anyone for crimes committed on tribal land if either the victim or perpetrator is Native American.
That would have left the federal government with sole authority to prosecute such cases, and federal officials had acknowledged that they lack the resources to prosecute all the crimes that have fallen to them.
But the high court’s new ruling said the state also can step in when the victims are tribal members.
“The State’s interest in protecting crime victims includes both Indian and non-Indian victims,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the court.
After the 2020 decision, about 43% of Oklahoma is now considered Indian country, and the issue of the state’s ability to prosecute those crimes “has suddenly assumed immense importance,” Kavanaugh wrote.
In a dissent joined by the court’s three liberal members, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that the decision “allows Oklahoma to intrude on a feature of tribal sovereignty recognized since the founding.”
The case highlighted the already strained relationship between Native tribes in Oklahoma and Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt.
But Gorsuch wrote, “One can only hope the political branches and future courts will do their duty to honor this Nation’s promises even as we have failed today to do our own.”
The case stemmed from a state court decision to throw out the conviction against Victor Castro-Huerta, who is not Native American. Castro-Huerta was charged by Oklahoma prosecutors with malnourishment of his disabled 5-year-old stepdaughter, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Castro-Huerta has since pleaded guilty to a federal child neglect charge in exchange for a seven-year prison term, though he has not been formally sentenced yet.
The Supreme Court case involved the Muscogee reservation, but later rulings upheld the historic reservations of other Native American tribes in Oklahoma, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Quapaw and Seminole nations.
The Cherokee Nation is the country’s largest Native American tribe by population with about 400,000 citizens, about 261,000 of whom live in Oklahoma.
Native Americans make up just under 10% of Oklahoma’s nearly 4 million people, according to the Census Bureau.
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LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virax Biolabs Group Limited ("Virax" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: VRAX), an innovative biotechnology company focused on the prevention, detection, and diagnosis of viral diseases, today announced that Virax's Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Foster will present at H.C. Wainwright's 24th Annual Global Investment Conference, held from September 12-14, 2022, in New York, NY.
Session details are as follows:
Date: September 12 – 14, 2022 @ Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY
Presentation Information: Pre-recorded on-demand presentation available starting Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00am EST
Title: Virax BioLabs Group Limited Presentation
Virax Participant: Mr. James Foster, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Registration Link: https://hcwevents.com/annualconference/
Virax's management team will be available during the conference for one-on-one meetings. Interested parties may schedule a one-on-one meeting via email from Maxim Jacobs, CFA at Maxim.Jacobs@russopartnersllc.com
Founded in 2013, Virax Biolabs Group Limited is an innovative biotechnology group focused on the detection and diagnosis of viral diseases, with a particular interest in the field of immunology.
Virax Biolabs Group Limited is currently developing a proprietary T-Cell Test technology with the intention of providing an immunology profiling platform that assesses each individual's immune risk profile against major global viral threats. T-Cell testing is particularly effective in the diagnosis and therapeutics of COVID-19 as well as other threats including Monkeypox, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Herpes and Human Papillomavirus. For more information, please visit www.viraxbiolabs.com.
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Starts With Us Founding Partners Leon Ford, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, and Tony McAleer Share Personal Stories That Reframe the Meaning of 'Radical'
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starts With Us, a growing non-partisan movement to overcome cultural extremism in America by fostering curiosity, compassion, and courage — the 3 Cs — as daily habits, today launched a video series titled "Radical Heroes." The videos spotlight extraordinary leaders, from a former white supremacist to a black man mistakenly shot by police to a religious leader with a unique ability to unite communities, who are driving change through the challenging work of showing radical compassion, curiosity and courage across lines of difference.
Along with 150+ Founding Partners of the Starts With Us movement, these leaders have committed to practice the 3 Cs every day. The videos, which were produced in partnership with Freethink, feature:
- Tony McAleer, a former white supremacist, who now helps others leave hate groups. In his video, which launched today, Tony discusses the transformative power of compassion. McAleer, author of The Cure For Hate: A Former White Supremacist's Journey from Violent Extremism to Radical Compassion, says, "If my counselor hadn't treated me with kindness, despite the fact that I had once advocated for the annihilation of him and his people, I wouldn't be who I am today. I came back to my heart — and humanity — with compassion, and now, through my work with Starts With Us and Life After Hate, I hope to help others do the same."
- Leon Ford, who was shot by police and paralyzed in 2012 when mistaken for another man, now works to improve relations between public safety officials and local communities. In his video, launching later this month, Leon shares how courage helped him move past a debilitating act of violence to create a safer, more understanding world for himself, his son, and his neighbors. He says, "My ability to have compassion and grace for myself extends outward to other people. No matter what you've been through, you can make your pain purposeful. You can collaborate, even with someone who has caused you harm. If we want to create the world that we want to live in, it has to start with us."
- Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, the first female and first African American minister at the Collegiate Church in New York City, published the acclaimed book Fierce Love in 2021 as a spiritual, practical antidote to our divisive culture. Rev. Dr. Lewis defines how to love someone who hates you through curiosity in her video coming at the end of June; she says, "Instead of starting with hate, I try to start with curiosity. In doing so, I quickly realize that the people I disagree with care about their kids too, and they've been wounded like I have. Through compassion and love, I believe we can find a way to talk to each other as opposed to each other's positions."
The series aims to re-frame how Americans think about the word "radical." Tom Fishman, CEO of Starts With Us, says, "Radical tends to have a negative connotation in today's polarized political environment, but when you see radical curiosity, radical compassion, and radical courage in action, it takes on a new and empowering meaning. This series showcases people who are connecting across lines of difference in ways that seem unimaginable in the 'us vs. them' atmosphere pervading today's culture. We believe if enough of us strive to practice the 3 Cs every single day, we collectively have the power to overcome today's culture wars."
Chandler Tuttle, CEO of Freethink and Starts With Us Founding Partner, shares Fishman's sentiment, saying, "On the news, we often see stories that stoke fear and emphasize what divides us. These stories do the opposite. They remind us that there are Americans actively working to overcome the tides of tribalism and dehumanization every day with curiosity, compassion, and courage. We're proud to be part of the Starts With Us movement in bringing these very important stories to the masses."
To watch the first video visit Starts With Us on YouTube. The remaining videos will launch later this month. To learn more about Starts With Us, visit www.startswith.us.
About Starts With Us
Founded in 2021, Starts With Us is a non-partisan movement working to overcome cultural extremism by fostering curiosity, compassion, and courage (the 3 Cs) as daily habits. Founded by Daniel Lubetzky alongside 150+ foremost leaders and cultural icons, including Adam Grant, Jason Alexander, will.i.am, Mark Cuban, and Dr. Bernice King, the Starts With Us community pledges to practice the 3 Cs every day while strengthening skills such as critical thinking, active listening, and nuanced communication. Learn more at www.startswith.us.
About Freethink
Freethink Media is a digital publisher on a mission to move the world. While most media is fueled by toxic politics and negativity, Freethink covers solutions: the smartest people, the biggest ideas, and the most ground breaking technology shaping our future. Across its two flagship sites, Freethink and Big Think, Freethink Media publishes over 50 new articles and short documentaries every week to a community of more than 10 million followers and subscribers. Watch the Freethink trailer to learn more.
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Transportation software and payments company hires Burt Arrington to lead legal operations and support the company's strategic growth plans
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is pleased to announce that D. Burt Arrington is joining the team as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Arrington will oversee all legal operations and support the company's efforts to expand its products and services to more cities across North America.
Arrington joins the Passport team from the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, where he was a member of the Financial Services practice group. Previously, he was the Corporate Secretary for Brighthouse Financial, a publicly-traded annuity and life insurance company, and was a key contributor in Brightouse's successful spin-off from MetLife in 2017. Burt also held several senior executive positions (culminating with Deputy General Counsel) with BB&T, now known as Truist, leading the corporate and securities legal team and serving as the primary in-house lawyer for BB&T's bank and non-bank M&A transactions and capital markets issuances. He received his JD from UNC-Chapel Hill and his B.A. from Davidson College.
"I am thrilled Burt is joining the Passport team and I look forward to partnering as we continue to grow and position Passport as a transforming force within the transportation industry," says Passport CEO, David Evans. "Burt brings a wealth of experience through acting as a trusted advisor to boards and leadership teams on matters of strategic importance."
"I am excited to join a dedicated team passionate about helping cities build more equitable and livable communities through innovative technology, data and products," says Arrington. "I look forward to working with the team as we position the company for continued growth."
About Passport
Passport is a transportation software and payments company that builds technology to more efficiently manage streets and sidewalks. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and Miami. Passport's digital platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020.
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KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release.
During the hearing, prosecutors called a state narcotics expert who analyzed cannabis found in Griner’s luggage. Her defense fielded a specialist who challenged the analysis, charging that it was flawed and didn’t conform to official rules.
Griner was escorted into court in handcuffs and placed inside a cage in the trial in Khimki, a town on the northern edge of Moscow. While in the cage she held up personal photos.
The trial adjourned until Thursday, when closing statements are scheduled.
If convicted, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star and two-time Olympic gold medalist could face 10 years in prison. As her trial has progressed, the Biden administration has faced growing public pressure to get her released.
In an extraordinary move, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week spoke to his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, urging him to accept a deal under which Griner and Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia on an espionage conviction, would go free.
The Lavrov-Blinken call marked the highest-level known contact between Washington and Moscow since Russia sent troops into Ukraine more than five months ago, the direct outreach at odds with U.S. efforts to isolate the Kremlin.
People familiar with the proposal say it envisions trading Griner and Whelan for the notorious arms trader Viktor Bout. It underlines the public pressure that the White House has faced to get Griner released.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Monday that Russia has made a “bad faith” response to the U.S. government’s offer, a counteroffer that American officials don’t regard as serious. She declined to elaborate.
Griner has acknowledged there were vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she was arrested at a Moscow airport in February. But she insisted that she had no criminal intent and that the canisters ended up in her luggage because she was packing hastily. Griner played for a Russian women’s basketball team in the WNBA off-season.
To bolster her case, her defense lawyers have presented testimony from doctors that she was prescribed cannabis as a treatment for pain. Medical marijuana treatment is not legal in Russia.
“There are a lot of factors that will taken by the court into account,” Griner’s attorney Maria Blagovolina told reporters after Tuesday’s hearing, adding that Griner “admitted that she did bring something, but we need to know what she did bring.”
While judges have leeway to consider mitigating factors under Russian law, acquittals are rare and account for less than 1% of cases in Russian criminal prosecutions.
A conviction, however, could potentially pave the way for Griner’s exchange as Russian officials said it could only happen after the judicial process is completed.
Tom Firestone, a Washington attorney who formerly served as legal adviser at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, said Griner could be handed a tough sentence as a way for Russians “to maximize their leverage in negotiations.” He told The Associated Press that Russia “may want to let this play out a little bit longer and try to extract more concessions.”
Russian officials have scoffed at U.S. statements about the case, saying they show a disrespect for Russian law. They remained poker-faced, urging Washington to discuss the issue through “quiet diplomacy without releases of speculative information.”
Asked about the latest White House comment regarding the Russian counteroffer, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov wouldn’t offer any details.
“Any exchange of information on the subject should be discreet without any ‘loudspeaker diplomacy,’” he told reporters. “Public exchange of positions will not yield any result.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/brittney-griner-back-in-russian-court-on-cannabis-charge/ | 2022-08-02T14:35:49Z |
BELLINGHAM, Wash. , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADx Health has recently broadened the list of experts contributing to the company's Scientific Advisory Board, The Board is composed of prominent individuals across a number of fields related to genetics, neurodegenerative diseases, pharmacogenomics, cardiology, sports medicine and naturopathy in support the company's mission to deliver the highest quality consumer-directed genetic and wellness testing.
Bill Kraus, MD and Robin Everts, PhD, have joined Ryan Fortna, MD, PhD, Eric Hegedus, PhD, and Jennifer Stagg, ND, in providing a full complement of current research and best practices for their fields.
Dr. Kraus, a noted preventive cardiologist with the Duke University School of Medicine and a specialist in integrated physiology and genetics, brings extensive experience and publications to the benefit of ADx Health's myGenoFit™ DNA testing for athletes. He is the former President of the National College of Sports Medicine and a Top 100 Finisher at the Boston Marathon.
Dr. Everts has been a leader in single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) research and development for a number of large commercial entities with a recent focus on clinical genetics. His deep knowledge of pharmacogenetic variants and testing platforms will further support PGx Complete™, the ADx Health offering for drug metabolism. He is a member of CPIC.
ADx Health CEO, Fritz Gartner, commented on the expansion. "We're happy to have these individuals join our talented group of healthcare professionals furthering our goal to improve trust and value in consumer genetics."
For more information on other ADx Health Scientific Advisory Board Members, go to https://adxhealth.com/about/#our-lab-and-team.
We believe that with knowledge comes power, the power to live a better life. Our consumer-directed genetic and wellness products provide actionable information that helps individuals find balance, purpose, and thrive. ADx Health™ is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Pathology, PLLC in Bellingham, Washington.
For more information, please visit adxhealth.com
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EMEISHAN, China, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 15th, the city of Emeishan hosted a culture and tourism marketing and sales press conference in Chengdu, where "five major" promotion activities and boutique tourism routes.
Located around the 30th parallel north, Mount Emei is situated close to southwestern China's mega city Chengdu. Boasting a max elevation of 3,099m and a forest coverage rate of 94%, Mount Emei is also world-famous as both World Cultural Heritage and World Natural Heritage.
For the second half of the year, the Mount Emei scenic zone has unveiled the "five major" promotion activities to attract visitors, including admission ticket "buy one get one free" for citizens of Sichuan and Chongqing, and a total of 3,000 free admission tickets up for grabs every month, which are accessible to domestic and foreign visitors alike by simply following the scenic zone's official WeChat Public Account, according to the Municipal Government of Emeishan City. In addition, those under the age of 18 years-old may enter the scenic free of charge between July 1st and August 31st, admission ticket+sightseeing vehicle ticket+cable car ticket are given out to social media influencers for free, and individuals related to Teachers' Day, International Students' Day, Journalist Day, etc. are entitled to free admission.
Furthermore, Mount Emei is also rolling out even bigger discounts for its culture and tourism products. Students may enjoy 50% off for the Only Emeishan live action performance, and admission is waived for high school students that participated in China college entrance examination. Teachers and students are entitled to free or half-price access to the hot springs at resorts and hotels such as Mount Emei Hot Spring Hotel, JZ Hotel and Yu Quan Wan.
To fully enhance tourist experience around the mountain, the city of Emeishan has invested in the construction of Utopia, Sixi Valley Karst Cave, Ling Xiu Hot Spring, Happy Water World at Yu Quan Wan, etc., and developed new tourism activities like rock climbing, parasailing and study-travel programs. Worth noting is that the Mount Emei scenic zone is going to unveil its "cloud sea and starry sky camping" at Leidongping, which is located some 2,000m above sea level, toward the end of July. Tourists may stay at the camp ground and enjoy a meal of hot pot in the "cloud sea" and under a "starry sky".
The summer vacation period in July is emphatically fueling the rapid recovery of the Mount Emei tourism market. The scenic zone's daily average visitor count has maintained at around 20,000 visitors, with the number nearing 30,000 on weekends. So far this month, the scenic zone has already received 256,000 visitors.
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Thursday forecast: Back to sunny skies and hot conditions
Heat indices through Sunday: 98-108
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Temperatures will continue to heat up each day through Saturday with a slight cool down Sunday and the potential for comfortable temperatures next week.
Taking Action:
- Heat remains the top concern through the weekend. Make sure you’re taking your heat safety precautions seriously: Hydrating by drinking plenty of water and limiting outdoor exposure. Keep your pets in mind as well.
- There is a low chance of rain this weekend however the highest chance of rain will likely hold off until after sunset Sunday. This is subject to change so keep checking back for updates.
After yesterday’s rain, dry conditions set-up through Saturday. There is a low chance of rain Saturday night and depending on the speed of a cold front Sunday will depend if there’s rain for some areas Sunday afternoon or if it holds off until after sunset.
As for the temperatures, high confidence it will be in the 90s through Sunday however Saturday has the highest probability of reaching the triple digits. Depending on the level of humidity will depend on the heat index values but generally speaking, heat indices through Sunday will likely range 98-108 for most areas.
Today: Few clouds early otherwise sunny. Highs in the low-mid 90s. Winds E 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s. Winds E around 5 mph.
Tomorrow: Sunny. Highs in the mid-upper 90s. Winds SE 5-10 mph.
With highs in the mid 90s to around 100° this weekend, at least winds will be slightly stronger and gust 20-25 mph both days. Again check back in the coming days on if and how much rain may have an impact on the weekend before sunset Sunday.
As for next week big differences in the models exist: First and foremost there is a question on whether or not rain from Sunday night lingers into Monday. This could of course impact how cool it stays. It will be cool regardless of rain or not, in fact the 89° in the 8 day may be too warm. After Monday, models have a large temperature spread Tuesday through Thursday with one model keeping highs in the 80s while the other model has a gradual warming trend to around 100° by Thursday. Needless to say expect changes to the forecast in the coming days as models start to come to more of an agreement. Models do agree that after Monday it will be dry.
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The VAVA Chroma raised nearly $7.8 million, making it Indiegogo's most funded campaign in 2021.
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 2,700 backers, VAVA Chroma's Indiegogo campaign wrapped up in early 2022. The Chroma is now available to purchase at the VAVA online store.
Last fall, VAVA launched its latest Indiegogo campaign for the VAVA Chroma, an ALPD 4.0® ultra short throw triple laser projector. The R&D team had been working on this project for over a year, and the entire team at VAVA is extremely proud of both the end product and the reception.
Within four hours of funding, VAVA raised over $3 million and subsequently broke the record for most funds raised in a 24-hour period. VAVA has been asking backers what drew them to the Chroma; one backer said:
"I'm very excited to be getting my unit. I think what stands out most is just how large the screen can project. [...] I love not having to hang up a TV and bulky TV mount in the room. The ability to take out a projector and put it away is a major selling point for me."
The Chroma campaign raised nearly $7.8 million, making it the most funded campaign in Indiegogo history for the year 2021. VAVA has brought together a community full of home theater enthusiasts expressing anticipation for their projector and sharing tips and reviews.
About VAVA: VAVA's goal is to simplify modern life through exceptional expertise and the highest quality technology. VAVA designs and manufactures a line of cutting--edge and innovative products directed toward improving the lives of its customers. Additional information about VAVA and its award-winning products can be found at the VAVA online store.
About VAVA Chroma: VAVA Chroma is an ultra short throw projector boasting triple laser technology, ALPD® 4.0, Alexa voice control, and smart Android TV system. With projection ranges of 80"-150", Chroma is adaptable to any space and viewing preference.
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BANGKOK and BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Foundation Thailand is pleased to partner with Starbucks Thailand through the new Starbucks FoodShare program. To celebrate their 24th anniversary of business in the country, Starbucks will be sharing food with disadvantaged communities in Thailand. The FoodShare initiative is the result of a partnership between Scholars of Sustenance, Starbucks Thailand, and The Starbucks Foundation, which seeks to reduce the popular coffee business' food waste and contribute to ending hunger in Thailand.
With a mission to reduce food waste, improve food equity, and increase social cohesion, SOS redirects surplus food to vulnerable communities across Thailand that face food insecurity. The recognizable SOS trucks navigate through the cities of Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai every day. Surplus food is collected from businesses, like Starbucks, preventing it from entering landfill. Those good-quality food items are then cooked into nutritious meals and served to vulnerable communities.
Those supported include low-income communities, single mothers and their children, refugees, and those with disabilities. Providing a hot meal takes the pressure off individuals to put food on the table so they can focus on employment, education, and planning for their future. SOS community kitchens bring individuals together, strengthening social cohesion and providing much-needed supportive environments.
Rescuing this food from landfill not only supports these communities but helps the environment. When surplus food turns into food waste and goes to landfill, it creates greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, and methane. This contributes to warming global temperatures and climate change.
Since its founding in 2016, SOS has provided over 18.5 million meals for over 1,000 communities. With the support of the Starbucks FoodShare program, the foundation will be able to provide more and more meals for disadvantaged people.
The FoodShare program has two key parts. 8 stores will participate in food donation. At the end of the day, food not sold in stores will be donated directly to SOS. This good-quality surplus food will be redirected by SOS to nearby communities in need of food assistance. Stores participating in food donation are one branch from Central Ladprao, three from Central Pinklao, one from Seacon Square Bangkae, and three from Central Westgate.
All other stores in Thailand will participate in food discounts. During the last 2 operating hours, there will be 20% off on selected food items where a portion of sales will be donated to SOS projects. This money will help the foundation continue its food rescue operations, providing much-needed meals to communities across Thailand.
The FoodShare program will run until July 31st. Visit Starbucks today to donate to Scholars of Sustenance and help provide meals to those in need. Every 5 baht provides a hot, nutritious meal. You can find out more about SOS's mission at https://www.scholarsofsustenance.org/
CONTACT: info@scholarsofsustenance.org
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study provides a better understanding of how the pandemic virus causes depression, anxiety, and the loss of concentration known as "brain fog" in patients that develop long COVID.
In most individuals, the virus, SARS-CoV-2, is successfully cleared by the immune system, but some struggle with prolonged complications, the cause of which is unknown.
Led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study, which examined hamsters and human tissue samples, found that, well after the initial viral infection was over, the most profound biological changes occur in the olfactory system, made up of the nasal cavity, the specialized cells lining it, and the adjacent brain region that receives input on odors, the olfactory bulb. While a recent study from the same lab showed how SARS-COV-2 infection hinders the sense of smell by changing the activity of certain olfactory proteins (receptors), the new study reveals how the sustained immune reaction in olfactory tissue affects brain centers that govern emotion and cognition.
Published online June 7 in Science Translational Medicine, the study is the first to show that hamsters previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 develop a unique inflammatory response in olfactory tissue, say the study authors. Unlike much of the COVID-19 research published to date, this study benchmarked how the response to SARS-CoV-2 in hamsters compared to influenza A, the virus responsible for the 'swine flu' pandemic in 2009. Specifically, the study found that while the two viruses generated a similar response in the lungs, only SARS-CoV-2 triggered a chronic immune response in the olfactory system that was still evident one month post-viral clearance.
This chronic inflammatory state seen with SARS-CoV-2 corresponded with an inrushing of immune cells such as microglia and macrophages, which clean up debris left in the wake of the dead and dying olfactory cell lining. They recycle that material but also trigger additional production of cytokines, pro-inflammatory signaling proteins. This biology was also evident in olfactory tissue taken from autopsies in patients that had recovered from initial COVID-19 infections, but had died of other causes.
"Given the systemic scope of its findings, this study suggests that the molecular mechanism behind many long COVID-19 symptoms stems from this persistent inflammation while describing an animal model close enough to human biology to be useful in the design of future treatments," says senior study author Benjamin tenOever, PhD, professor in the Departments of Medicine and Microbiology at NYU Langone Health.
Systemic Effects
SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus naturally infect both hamsters and humans – lasting approximately 7-10 for both hosts, researchers say. In the current study, the authors looked at genetic and tissue changes at 3, 14, and 31 days post-infection to examine both acute and persistent responses to these infections. Previous studies had found that the golden hamster model better copies the human biological response to SARS-COV-2 than mice, for instance, in which infections require either that the virus or the mouse be altered for the infection to occur.
The research team found that SARS-COV-2, because of quirks in how the virus copies itself, likely causes a stronger immune reaction than the same amount of influenza A, which may explain the greater scarring caused by SARS-COV-2 in the lungs and kidneys of the hamsters 31 days after initial infection.
The findings also confirmed that the prolonged immune reactions seen in long COVID are happening in tissues where the SARS-COV-2 virus is no longer present. One of the team's theories is that damage from the initial infection has left behind dead cell remnants and viral RNA fragments, which are causing prolonged inflammation. They also consider the possibility that the extensive damage to the olfactory cell lining, responsible for the loss of smell seen with SARS-CoV-2, might give bacteria access to cells to which they would not be normally exposed (e.g. brain cells in the bulb), which would then trigger immune reactions.
Whatever the cause, the chronic immune response in olfactory tissues of SARS-CoV-2-infected hamsters was accompanied by behavior changes the study authors tracked with established tests. For instance, hamsters from the SARS-CoV-2 group were quicker to stop trying to swim, a measure of depression, or to react to foreign items (marbles) in their cages, a behavior linked to anxiety. Depression and anxiety are common attributes of long COVID, and these behavioral abnormalities were found to correlate with unique changes to the brain cell biology, the researchers say.
Beyond the brain, the authors examined the lungs a month after virus clearance and after each acute lung infection. They found that in the aftermath of SARS-COV-2 the re-building of the airways was significantly slower than with influenza A – a result of COVID-19 causing in more extensive damage. Examinations of tissue slides under a microscope also showed scaring in the lung which was more widespread in SARS-COV-2-infected lungs, which could partly explain the shortness of breath seen in some long COVID patients. The study also found that the inflammatory response to SARS-COV-2 resulted in damage to the kidneys that lasted longer than damage caused by influenza A virus infection.
Along with tenOever, study authors from the Department of Microbiology at NYU Langone Health were first author Justin Frere, Kohei Oishi, Ilona Golynker, Maryline Panis, Shu Horiuchi, and Rasmus Møller. Other authors included Daisy Hoagland, now at Harvard University, and Randal Serafini, Kerri Pryce, Jeffrey Zimering, Anne Ruiz, and Venetia Zachariou in the Department of Neuroscience; as well as Jonathan Overdevest in the Department of Neurosurgery. Study authors from Columbia University were Marianna Zazhytska, Albana Kodra, and Stavros Lomvardas of Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind, Brain and Behavior Institute; as well as Peter Canoll of the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology. Study authors from Weill Cornell Medicine were Alain Borczuk in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Vasuretha Chandar, Yaron Bram, and Robert Schwartz in the Department of Physiology, Biophysics, and Systems Biology.
This work was funded through the generous support from the Zegar Family Foundation to the tenOever lab and funding from National Institutes of Health grants NS111251, NSO86444, and NSO86444S1.
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B1G deal: Big Ten lands $7 billion, NFL-style TV contracts
(AP) - The Big Ten’s new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference’s top football games across three major networks each week, creating an NFL-style television schedule on Saturdays.
The Big Ten announced Thursday it has reached seven-year agreements with Fox, CBS and NBC to share the rights to the conference’s football and basketball games.
The deals go into effect in 2023, expire in 2030 and eventually will allow the conference’s soon-to-be 16 member universities to share more than $1 billion per year, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because Big Ten and network officials were not disclosing financial details publicly, but the deal is believed to be the richest ever on an annual basis for a college sports property. The large increase in revenue to the conference won’t kick in until the third year of the deal and gradually will increase over the final five years.
“I think what it does, it affords us the opportunity to make sure that we can continually do the things we need to do to take care of our student-athletes, to fortify our institutions, to build our programs,” Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren told the AP.
The Big Ten currently has 14 members, stretching from Rutgers and Maryland on the East Coast to Nebraska across the Midwest, and covering some of the biggest media markets in the country, including New York, Philadelphia and Chicago.
In 2024, Southern California and UCLA are scheduled to join the Big Ten, adding the Los Angeles market to its footprint.
With ESPN out of the equation for Big Ten football after a 40-year relationship, the league is set to lock down three prominent time slots with its network partners.
Fox, which has shared the rights to the Big Ten with ESPN since 2017 and owns a majority stake in the Big Ten Network, will continue to feature noon Eastern time as its primary game of the day.
Fox and its cable network FS1 will have the rights to more than two dozen football games, at least 45 men’s basketball games and women’s basketball games.
CBS, starting in 2024, will replace the Southeastern Conference game of the week at 3:30 p.m. Eastern — that is moving to ABC — with a Big Ten game.
CBS will carry 14-15 Big Ten football games a season from 2024-29, including a Black Friday game. Unlike with its longtime SEC deal, CBS will not be guaranteed the first selection of football games each week with the Big Ten. Fox, CBS and NBC will hold a draft for games, allowing each network some opportunities for first selection in a given week.
In 2023, CBS will carry seven Big Ten games while it still has the SEC on CBS at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The network will continue to be the home of Big Ten men’s basketball, including the conference tournament semifinals and finals, and it will begin airing the women’s basketball tournament championship.
“When we did our financial analysis, and looked at the major markets — even before USC and UCLA — and the national footprint of the Big Ten, it was a very attractive deal for us,” said Sean McManus, chairman of CBS Sports. “And I think the money is fair. It’s unprecedented. They’re the largest deals in the history of college football.”
Starting in 2023, NBC will launch “Big Ten Saturday Night” in prime time and broadcast 15-16 games per season. The agreement with NBC also includes eight football games and dozens of men’s and women’s basketball games per season to be exclusively streamed on Peacock, the network’s online subscription service. NBC also has a separate, longstanding broadcast deal with Notre Dame, which remains unaffiliated with a conference.
Each network will air the Big Ten’s championship football game at least once during the length of the deals, with Fox securing the rights to four (2023, ‘25, ‘27 and ‘29).
Warren spent more than two decades working as an executive in the front office of three NFL teams. He said the Big Ten’s vision for its new broadcast deal was modeled after an NFL Sunday, with three consecutive marquee games across three different networks, airing from noon to nearly midnight Eastern.
“I just thought where we were in the Big Ten, we had a very unique opportunity because we have the institutions that could do it,” Warren said. “We have the fan avidity. We have the breadth, we have the historical foundation, that we were in a position to really do something unique with three powerful brands in Fox, CBS and NBC.”
The Big Ten’s alignment with three traditional networks shows that while streaming might be the future, linear television is not dead.
“It may be dying in certain aspects. You could say things like scripted dramas. Sitcoms. But for sports and news, it’s never been stronger,” retired former president Fox Sports Network Bob Thompson said.
“The conferences or leagues are a little reticent to make that big of a jump from the wide, wide distribution of broadcast television,” he added. “Now you’re going to jump to the streaming service, which in the big scheme of things, the numbers are still relatively small in terms of how many people watch and use them.”
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VANCOUVER, BC and ERIE, Pa., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - ImagineAR (CSE: IP) (OTCQB: IPNFF) an Augmented Reality Company that enables businesses to instantly create their own mobile phone experiential AR campaigns, is pleased to announce the signing of a three – year private label mobile app agreement with EngageWorks, a creative technology agency who make physical and virtual brand experiences that excite, inspire and engage, headquartered in London and Dubai. Clients include Sky, Landsec, Accenture, Tata, and Twitter. The three-year agreement is a revenue sharing partnership.
"We are seeing the need for quality augmented experiences – joining physical and digital to get joined up and parallel experiences. ImagineAR reality tools provide new and creative ways to engage with customers", said Steve Blyth, CEO of EngageWorks. "We believe that our partnership will create an exciting and new model to help maximize the customer experience in the retail, brand but also corporate sectors."
"EngageWorks is a global technology digital leader and has created amazing interactive experiences for their clients. As the company continues to expand globally, EngageWorks is a highly creative and talented professional group who will be utilizing the ImagineAR platform to deliver Metaverse solutions" stated ImagineAR CEO and Founder Alen Paul Silverrstieen.
We are a creative technology agency who make physical and virtual brand experiences that excite, inspire and engage. We believe that combining technology, design and human insights in impactful and creative ways is the key to unlocking unrivalled engagement and collaboration with today's audiences.
ImagineAR Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTC: IPNFF) is an augmented reality (AR) platform, ImagineAR.com, that enables businesses of any size to create and implement their own AR campaigns with no programming or technology experience. Every organization, from professional sports franchises to small retailers, can develop interactive AR campaigns that blend the real and digital worlds. Customers simply point their mobile device at logos, signs, buildings, (products, landmarks and more to instantly engage videos, information, advertisements, coupons,3D holograms and any interactive content all hosted in the cloud and managed using a menu-driven portal. Integrated real-time analytics means that all customer interaction is tracked and measured in real-time. The AR Enterprise platform supports both IOS and Android mobile devices and upcoming wearable technologies. The AR Platform is available as an SDK Plug-in for existing mobile apps.
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Combined company to expand services and global reach
INDIANAPOLIS, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JDA Worldwide, a full-service marketing agency serving consumer brands, impactful non-profit organizations, and fast-growing companies since 2003, announced today the acquisition of Glendale, California-based public relations and strategic communications firm, The KAIROS Company.
JDA Worldwide is also part of a larger ecosystem, anchored by parent company Prolific; a growth firm that holds a fleet of high performing marketing and communications agencies, and possesses expertise in strategy, consulting, growth capital, and enterprise non-profit fundraising.
Phil Daniels, Chief Performance Officer of Prolific said:
"In less than seven years, The KAIROS Company has become one of America's leading boutique public relations and communications consultancies. Moreover, the KAIROS team brings additional international experience to bolster our global impact. Combining forces with The KAIROS Company meets a key need of JDA to expand our communications practice on our way to becoming one of the world's leading agencies."
The KAIROS Company was founded in 2015 by Johnnie Moore. Its staff in Washington, D.C., Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Orlando, FL, Lynchburg, VA, and Glendale, CA serve clients throughout the United States and internationally.
Moore, who will become President of JDA Worldwide as part of the combining of the two companies, described his reasons for joining forces with JDA Worldwide:
"From our origin, The KAIROS Company has focused on strategy and public relations, but our clients have increasingly come to us asking for expertise with branding, creative campaigns, digital, ad-buying, marketing science, and other creative services. Joining forces with JDA not only means that we can offer the full range of marketing services to our clients, it also means we can offer the best in services to complement our own, on day one. As I've come to learn, there's a reason JDA Worldwide is regularly part of the Inc. 5000, and that reason is, in a word, excellence."
Brad Benbow, Chairman and CEO of Prolific, said:
"Prolific was designed from the start to be a growth company. That means holding multiple companies and capabilities all focused on maximizing our partners' revenue, impact, and relevancy. We've now combined the world's finest marketing and PR agencies to continue to serve purpose-driven leaders, corporations, and cause-driven enterprise organizations."
As part of the acquisition, JDA Worldwide plans to expand its client services in Washington, D.C., Nashville, Los Angeles, and internationally, scaling up to offer the full-range of public relations, government relations and communications services in fiscal year 2023.
JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency specializing in brand, media, and creative for emerging and extraordinary brands. Headquartered in Indianapolis, JDA is a regular member of the Inc. 500|5000 for fastest-growing companies in the United States. JDA is a part of the Prolific family of brands. For more information, visit JDAWorldwide.com.
The KAIROS Company has been called a "PR powerhouse" led by "a wunderkind PR executive." It has become the go-to strategic and personal counselor for leaders and organizations who wish to sharpen their public image for audiences of all shapes and sizes. For more information, visit theKcompany.co
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend of $0.234 per common share. The monthly dividend reflects an annualized dividend amount of $2.808 per common share, representing a 7.8% increase over the annualized dividend amount of $2.604 per common share from the third quarter of 2021. The dividend is payable September 14, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2022.
Additionally, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend on its 4.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.08854 per depositary share, which is equivalent to $1.0625 per annum. The dividend is payable September 1, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2022.
Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that is RETHINKING RETAIL through the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading, omni-channel retail tenants. As of June 30, 2022, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 1,607 properties, located in all 48 continental states and containing approximately 33.8 million square feet of gross leasable area. The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC". For additional information on the Company and RETHINKING RETAIL, please visit www.agreerealty.com.
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Offers leading MSSP organizations the opportunity to scale managed security offerings in a cost-effective manner, reducing cost and increasing average revenue per customer
RAMAT GAN, Israel and ATLANTA, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkmarx, the global leader in developer-centric application security testing (AST) solutions, announced today the launch of its Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) program.
"The launch of our MSSP Program is a milestone in the Checkmarx journey and a natural extension of our commitment to global excellence in application security enablement," said Checkmarx CEO Emmanuel Benzaquen. "Our MSSP partners will bolster their service offerings, combining the industry's most comprehensive application security platform with the strong relationships and expertise of their own teams in a way that benefits organizations everywhere."
Partnering with Checkmarx offers MSSP partners:
- The market-leading, cloud-based application security platform, Checkmarx One, which enables partners to work with multiple engines within a single, streamlined platform
- Opportunities to grow revenue by selling high-value application security services with predictable costs
- A purchasing model that affords the opportunity to scale managed security offerings in a cost-effective manner, reducing cost and increasing average revenue per customer
- Expert Checkmarx resources to help MSSPs develop and refine their propositions, tailoring these to their specific customer needs
- Ability to deploy whenever needed with a variety of options, beginning with Checkmarx AWS Cloud.
"Checkmarx is fortunate to work with industry-leading MSSP partners around the world," said Checkmarx VP of Worldwide Channels and Alliances Mark Osmond. "We are deeply committed to the needs of our customers and partners. This program launches a new chapter in the ability of those partners to deliver dramatically improved and simplified application security, cost savings and rapid return on investment for their clients."
For more information on the Checkmarx MSSP Program, visit this page.
Checkmarx is constantly pushing the boundaries of Application Security (AppSec) Testing to make security seamless and simple for the world's developers while giving CISOs the confidence and control they need. As the AppSec testing leader, Checkmarx provides the industry's most comprehensive AST platform, Checkmarx One, that provides developers and security teams with unparalleled accuracy, coverage, visibility and guidance to reduce risk across all components of modern software—including proprietary code, open source, APIs and infrastructure as code. Over 1,800 customers, including half of the Fortune 50, trust Checkmarx security technology, expert research, and global services to securely optimize development at speed and scale. For more information, visit the Checkmarx website, check out the blog or follow the company on LinkedIn.
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HOUSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris County needs to determine the top 20 most important projects for the Aldine community, and the community's help is needed! A new online survey is available at https://htx-arcs.com that allows respondents to prioritize projects for the Aldine Region Comprehensive Study (ARCS) for Harris County. The survey is accessible in Spanish and English and will be available on the website through the end of June 2022.
Aldine residents can also comment at a round of in-person public meetings scheduled for June:
- Tuesday, June 21, 2022 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 23, 2022 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 25, 2022 – 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT, visit https://htx-arcs.com.
This input is vital to reduce the current number of 40 proposed projects down to the final 20.
The ARCS project focuses on consolidating several community improvement recommendations and plans that have been developed over the past 20 years to create a prioritized list of infrastructure projects for Harris County to implement. The project area consists of the Airline Improvement, East Aldine, and North Houston management districts. Although the study is being led by Harris County, recommendations will also be included for parts of the study area that are within the City of Houston. The final report and implementation plan will be submitted to the Harris County Commissioners' Court for a possible vote of approval.
During the first series of public meetings, which were conducted virtually via Zoom in January 2022, the team of county engineers and consultants leading the study project presented a detailed overview of their analysis of existing conditions in Aldine. Citizens who attended the meetings shared their perspectives on living and working in Aldine and offered several ideas for improving local transportation networks, affordable housing opportunities, parks, culture, and the region's overall quality of life. Instant polls during the meetings also enabled attendees to rank recommended goals for the study in real time.
"All of Aldine is important to me. As a result, the Aldine Region Comprehensive Study is going to put all of those plans together so that we can work together to do what's best for all of Aldine," said Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, during the public meetings in January 2022.
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Bradenton officer to be honored for saving a life
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Bradenton City Council will honor a Bradenton Police Department officer for saving a life at the scene of a motorcycle crash in January.
Officer Jessica Sirignano will receive the department’s Live Saving Award Wednesday at the city’s regular Council meeting, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
On Jan. 29, Sirignano was on her way home from work when she came upon the scene of a crash on U.S. 41 in Palmetto.
Sirignano stopped and began to render aid to a critically injured husband and wife who had been riding the motorcycle. The wife’s leg had been severed below the knee. Sirignano applied a tourniquet and administered CPR until she regained consciousness.
Turning to the other victim, Sirignano again applied a tourniquet and performed CPR until Manatee County EMS arrived.
While the husband later died of his injuries, Sirignano is credited with saving the life of his wife. Despite losing her leg, she survived and is making a full recovery.
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In partnership with the actress and caregiver, the brand kicks off CareWalks, a pledge to caregivers across the country that offers resources and encourages movement through a new video series, a charitable donation and more
WARREN, N.J., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1 in 5 Americans provide care to family members or loved ones,1 a task that's inherently connected with physical pain. With many caregivers also dealing with the added challenges of experiencing joint pain, GSK Consumer Healthcare (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel is partnering with actress and caregiver Jennie Garth for the launch of CareWalks, an initiative dedicated to those who care for others.
Data shows 94% of caregivers nationwide report musculoskeletal pain, 76% report lower back, knee and shoulder pain and 43% report wrist pain. Further, nearly 4 out of 5 Americans (78%) say that pain has affected their ability to provide care.2 To bring caregivers with joint pain from osteoarthritis (OA) to the forefront, Voltaren has introduced CareWalks, a video series (available on the brand's website and social channels) that sheds light on caregivers' stories. The brand will also share resources directly with caregivers via email programs and online engagement, and partner with iHeart Radio to make a charitable donation to Volunteers of America, a nonprofit organization committed to aiding caregivers across the country. Jennie will also be a featured guest on Voltaren's mini-podcast series, CareWalks, created in partnership with iHeart Radio.
As part of CareWalks, Voltaren has teamed up with Jennie Garth, who was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis and who served as the primary caregiver to her father before his passing. Jennie, a Voltaren user herself, stars in the CareWalks video series, speaking with other real-life caregivers with joint pain about their shared experiences and challenges, to help raise awareness for this community nationwide.
"When I heard Voltaren was supporting caregivers, I knew I wanted to be involved," Jennie said. "Through CareWalks, I have had the opportunity to walk alongside other caregivers and encourage one another to take time for ourselves to get moving. So many caregivers, like myself, have arthritis pain, and Voltaren is here to show we're not alone. Voltaren helps me manage my OA pain."
CareWalks encourages movement with less pain, especially for those with OA, the most common type of arthritis. By finding joy in movement, caregivers can get back to connecting to those they love.
"Caregivers work so hard to take care of their friends and family, and making themselves a priority can prove difficult," said Rishi Mulgund, Brand Director, Pain Relief at GSK Consumer Healthcare. "Voltaren is proud to support the 48 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S.,1 highlighting their unique stories and bringing a voice to those who so often get overlooked."
Millions of Americans experience joint pain as a result of their arthritis. As a world leader in arthritis joint pain relief, Voltaren is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with joint pain due to OA. For powerful arthritis pain relief, Voltaren delivers the triple effect of relieving arthritis pain, reducing stiffness, and improving mobility.
To learn more about Voltaren, access caregiving resources or hear the stories of real-life caregivers that inspired CareWalks, visit www.voltarengel.com.
About Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel
The active ingredient in Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, diclofenac sodium, is an effective medicine that is clinically proven to relieve joint pain due to arthritis. Voltaren penetrates through the skin at the application site to deliver arthritis pain relief. Voltaren offers consumers who suffer from OA a well-tolerated alternative to oral analgesics. For more information, visit www.VoltarenGel.com.
About GSK Consumer Healthcare
GSK Consumer Healthcare combines science and consumer insights to create innovative world-class health care brands that consumers trust, and experts recommend for oral health, pain relief, respiratory, and wellness.
About osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. OA occurs when the cartilage between joints begins to break down and wear away, resulting in joint pain and stiffness. OA occurs more frequently with age, and the pain can gradually worsen over time. The most common symptoms associated with OA include joint pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion.
GSK's commitment to pain relief
We are the world leader in pain relief. With a portfolio of (systemic and topical) products to relieve pain, our range brings comfort and ease to millions. World-leading brands including Advil, Panadol and Voltaren; and beloved local brands like Excedrin in the US and Fenbid in China help people manage their symptoms so they can enjoy life to the fullest.
Important safety information about Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel
Before using the product, consumers should read the Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel Drug Facts Label.
References
- AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving. Caregiving in the United States 2020. Washington, DC: AARP. May 2020. https://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2020/caregiving-in-the-united-states.html
- Study from researchers at The Ohio State University led by Amy Darragh, PhD, an occupational therapist at Ohio State's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. particularly among the estimated 14 million "high-burden" caregivers (defined by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP as people who spend more than 21 hours a week assisting care recipients with activities of daily living).
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Nine hospitalized after Texas authorities find dozens of undocumented workers in semi trailer
By Steve Almasy
Nine people were treated for dehydration and scores of others fled the scene when authorities discovered up to 100 undocumented workers in the trailer of a broken-down semi in rural Texas, officials said Friday.
The truck became disabled on a rural highway about 2 miles north of the town of Ganado. When authorities investigated just after 7 a.m. CT, they discovered a packed trailer. They apprehended 10 people while others ran from the scene.
Jackson Sheriff Kelly R. Janica told reporters nine people were hospitalized with dehydration and at least four of them have been released.
People from the trailer told him they did not have drinks or any provisions, he said.
“Evidently they came during the night, so that was (Thursday), and this morning they hadn’t had any water whatsoever,” the sheriff said.
He said it “may have been a blessing that the truck broke down” where it did because one man who could speak English told him they were heading much farther north.
A news release from the sheriff’s office said 64 people, including the truck driver were detained, and there might “still be 40 undocumented individuals that have not been apprehended.” The undocumented workers were to be turned over to US Customs and Border Protection, the sheriff told reporters.
The people were from Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras and at least one other country, the sheriff said.
Janica said there haven’t been any other incidents of this magnitude with undocumented workers in his county. Most involve just a few people, he said, with some stops of up to 20 individuals.
According to CNN affiliate KHOU, people who fled were found on Dr. Robert Burlingame’s property.
“I spotted two of them in the cornfields,” Burlingame told the Houston-based station. “These guys were so desperate for water, you just hollered ‘water’ and they’d come running out.”
The sheriff said deputies would not be searching for more people but will be in the area overnight and Saturday to offer aid to people who need it.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) investors who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now.
Class Period: May 6, 2020 – June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Oct. 3, 2022
Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/CVNA
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Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) Securities Fraud Class Action:
The action challenges Defendants' statements touting Carvana's growth in retail units sold purportedly driven by the Company's increased penetration in existing markets.
The complaint alleges Defendants' statements were misleading by omitting to disclose that Carvana: (1) faced serious ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) was issuing unusually frequent temporary license plates; (3) was violating laws and regulations in many of its existing markets; (4) risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) was at increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; and, (7) was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states.
On June 24, 2022, Barron's published an article revealing that "[i]n its haste to seize market share from competitors, Carvana was selling cars faster than it could get them registered to their new owners," Carvana has sold cars before it had title and, at one point, Carvana scrambled to respond to these problems by forming the "undriveable-car task force" unit. Barron's also observed that Carvana is facing scrutiny from several state motor vehicle agencies over its failure to meet vehicle registration deadlines, the use of out-of-state permits by customers, and other compliance issues.
This news sent the price of Carvana shares sharply lower.
"We're focused on investor losses and proving Carvana concealed its rampant violation of documentation regulations," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in Carvana and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Carvana should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email CVNA@hbsslaw.com.
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation law firm focusing on corporate accountability through class-action law. The firm is home to a robust securities litigation practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and fraud. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
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President's Message: Summer home sales started strong, have cooled
Our local real estate markets started off strong this summer. Compared to last year, new listings and home sales increased. However, days on the market and home sale prices reduced slightly.
In the second month of summer 2022, new listing inventory wasn’t as high as in May 2021. The number of home sales also declined compared to last year. However, days on the market varied a bit, and overall home sale prices rose compared to May 2021.
In Stark County, compared to the number of new listings in May 2021 at 594, May 2022 jumped to 700. The number of home sales for May 2021 was 413, this year, in May 2022, the number of sales went up slightly to 480. The average market time went up from 24 days in May 2021 to 29 in May 2022. Average sale prices tumbled somewhat from $219,159 in May 2021 to $213,159 in May 2022.
In Trumbull County, the number of new listings jumped from 206 in May 2021 to 313 in May 2022. The number of homes sold increased slightly from 186 in May 2021 to 223 in May 2022. Market time remained at 40 days from May 2021 to May 2022. The average sale price decreased slightly from $156,240 in May 2021 to $153,641 in May 2022.
In Carroll County, new listings went from 47 in May 2021 to 57 in May 2022. Home sales increased from 21 in May 2021 to 36 in May 2022. The average market time went down from 67 days in May 2021 to 60 days in May 2022. And the average sale price decreased slightly from $210,728 in May 2021 to $203,663 in May 2022.
In June 2021 in Stark County, the number of new listings was 660, but that number fell to 586 in June 2022. The number of home sales for June 2021 was 439; this year, in June 2022, the number of sales dropped to 384. In June 2021, the average market time was 18 but rose to 24 for June 2022. The average sale price rose from $200,827 in June 2021 to $204,663 in June 2022.
In Trumbull County, the number of active listings fell from 305 in June 2021 to 256 in June 2022. The number of homes sold decreased from 193 in June 2021 to 171 in June 2022. Days on market decreased slightly from 46 days in June 2021 to 42 days in June 2022. But the average sale price jumped from $153,383 in June 2021 to $173,332 in June 2022.
In Carroll County, active listings increased slightly from 41 in June 2021 to 42 in June 2022. Home sales increased a bit from 24 in June 2021 to 32 in June 2022. The average market time decreased from 67 days in June 2021 to 39 days in June 2022. And the average sale price went down from $210,728 in June 2021 to $194,513 in June 2022.
Though inventory is increasing, affordable housing remains a challenge, as home prices increase and interest rates increase. Inflation is at its highest since 1981, and many are feeling the pinch. Due to higher energy costs, everything went up in price. Now that our gasoline costs are going down a bit, hopefully, housing prices will start to come down, too.
Remember, when gauging where we are locally, it’s smart to consult your local real estate professionals. They belong to the local MLS and can help shed light on local real estate trends. In addition, they can help you decide if it’s a good time to buy or sell.
Marlin Palich is president of Stark Trumbull Area Realtors, which serves Stark, Carroll and Trumbull counties. Visit www.star.realtor for a complete listing of Realtors and affiliate members. If you have any questions or comments on this article, contact Cosgrove at president@star.realtor. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/real-estate/2022/08/19/presidents-message-summer-home-sales-started-strong-have-cooled/65406023007/ | 2022-08-19T11:40:53Z |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid criticized the field inside State Farm Stadium on Tuesday after two Kansas City players slipped on the turf and sustained injuries during their 44-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals last week.
First-round pick Trent McDuffie hurt his hamstring when the young cornerback slipped during an otherwise impressive NFL debut. He was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, meaning he will miss at least the next four games.
Harrison Butker’s plant foot also slipped awkwardly during a kickoff early in the game, forcing the Chiefs to use safety Justin Reid for most of their kickoffs and extra points. Butker was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and, because the Chiefs play the Chargers on Thursday night, it’s unlikely he will be available for Week 2.
The Chiefs signed former Jets kicker Matt Ammendola to the practice squad and could elevate him for the game.
“It was a little loose. That’s what happens sometimes when you re-sod,” Reid said of the turf. “It’s part of the Butker injury and the McDuffie injury, and that’s unfortunate. The turf picked up, and I would tell you that did have something to do with it. If it didn’t, I’d tell you that, too. It’s not an excuse by any means. But you all see it when you watch the tape.”
The Cardinals have a unique natural grass field that essentially sits on a tray, allowing it to be slid out under the roofed stadium when it’s used for concerts and other events. It also gives the surface an opportunity to be in the sun.
The stadium is maintained by ASM Global, which manages six other NFL stadiums, including Soldier Field. The home of the Chicago Bears was re-sodded earlier this month after it was roundly criticized following their preseason opener.
The new turf in Chicago fared well during heavy rains for the Bears’ game against the San Francisco 49ers last weekend.
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LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP announced today that Co-Managing Partner Randall Leff and Partner Byron Moldo have been recognized as 'Legal Visionaries' by the Los Angeles Times in its second annual Business of Law magazine. The special supplement spotlights professionals who have exhibited noteworthy achievements over the last two years, including client successes, leadership within the community, board affiliations and industry accomplishments.
Leff co-manages the firm, serves on its Executive Committee and is a Partner in its Litigation Department. Leff has built his reputation by developing innovative strategies that recognize the relationship between the immediate legal and the long-term goals of the business. Whether it be litigating a multi-state class action matter involving more than $100 million, resolving a business dispute before the case is filed, or strategizing business expansion, Leff brings his imagination and tenacity to each matter and consistently delivers exceptional results. The feature states that "his clients value his consistently customized, high-quality legal services with his signature enthusiasm, creativity, and passion."
Moldo also serves on the firm's Executive Committee and chairs the firm's Bankruptcy, Receivership and Creditors' Rights Department. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Moldo's entire legal career has specialized in bankruptcy, receivership, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and all aspects of insolvency. He regularly serves as a Receiver in state and federal court cases, as an assignee for the benefit of creditors, and as a fiduciary in other court-supervised matters. He also represents creditors' committees and secured creditors, and has been appointed as a Disbursing Agent, Chapter 11 Plan Confirmation Agent and to serve in other fiduciary capacities. In addition, a substantial portion of his work consists of serving as general or special counsel to receivers, bankruptcy trustees, and other fiduciaries.
Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP is a full-service firm that provides a broad range of business-related legal services including corporate law; litigation; intellectual property & technology law; real estate transactions and finance; construction & environmental law; tax planning and controversies; employment law; health care law; bankruptcy, receivership and reorganization; and estate planning. For more information, visit http://www.ecjlaw.com/
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Bear euthanized after 3-year-old girl, mom injured in tent at Tennessee campground
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) – A bear that ripped into a tent and injured a mother and daughter at a campground in Tennessee has been euthanized, officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced in a news release.
On Sunday, the bear ripped into a tent at Elkmont Campground in search of food, according to officials. As a result, a 3-year-old girl and her mother suffered “superficial scratches to their heads.”
Officials said the girl’s father was eventually able to scare the bear from the campsite.
Wildlife biologists with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park tracked, captured and euthanized the bear after the incident. The animal’s behavior was consistent with being food-conditioned, as the animal walked into the trap laid by the biologists without fear.
“The bear weighed approximately 350 pounds, which is not standard for this time of year, suggesting the bear had previous and likely consistent access to non-natural food sources,” said Lisa McInnis, chief of Resource Management. “In this incident, the bear was likely attracted to food smells throughout the area, including dog food at the involved campsite. It is very difficult to deter this learned behavior and, as in this case, the result can lead to an unacceptable risk to people.”
Human-bear conflicts peak in late May and June when berries and other natural foods are not available, so bears are drawn to garbage and food smells in the area, such as the campgrounds and picnic areas.
Although bear attacks are rare, they can occur. Park officials advised that people attacked by a black bear should fight back with the nearest object as the bear will likely view the person as prey.
Park officials reminded campers and visitors to store any food or garbage properly and to take other precautions during this time.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House investigators are laying out the origins of the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, using video testimony and live witnesses to describe former President Donald Trump’s “call to action” in a December tweet and how White House advisers urged the president to drop his false claims of election fraud.
At its seventh public hearing, the Jan. 6 panel is not only detailing the plans of extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers ahead of the attack, but is keeping its focus on what was happening inside the White House at the time.
‘A CALL TO ACTION … A CALL TO ARMS’
A major focus of the hearing is Trump’s Dec. 19 tweet about a “big protest” at the coming joint session of Congress: “Be there, will be wild!”
Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy said the tweet “served as a call to action and in some cases as a call to arms.” She said the president “called for backup” as he said Vice President Mike Pence and other Republicans didn’t have enough courage to try to block President Joe Biden’s win at the Jan. 6 joint session.
The tweet “electrified and galvanized” Trump’s supporters, said Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, especially “the dangerous extremists in the Oath Keepers, the Proud Boys and other racist and white nationalist groups spoiling for a fight.”
Raskin said Trump emboldened the groups around a common goal. “Never before in American history had a president called for a crowd to come contest the counting of electoral votes by Congress,” he said.
AN ‘UNHINGED’ MEETING
The committee spliced together video clips from interviews to describe a meeting from Dec. 18, in the hours before Trump’s tweet, in almost minute-to-minute fashion.
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who testified live before the panel two weeks ago, called the meeting between White House aides and informal advisers pushing the fraud claims “unhinged” in a text that evening to another Trump aide. Other aides described “screaming” as the advisers floated wild theories of election fraud with no evidence to back them up, and as White House lawyers aggressively pushed back.
The video clips included testimony from lawyer Sidney Powell, who had pushed some of the wildest theories, including of breached voting machines and hacked thermostats that she somehow tied to the false claims of fraud.
White House lawyer Eric Herschmann, one of the aides who pushed back, said the theories were “nuts” and “it got to the point where the screaming was completely, completely out there.”
The aides described a chaotic six hours of back and forth, starting with Trump talking to a group of the informal advisers with no White House aides present. Both Cipollone and Powell said in interviews that Cipollone, the White House counsel, rushed in to disrupt the gathering. Powell said sarcastically that she thought Cipollone set a new “ground speed record” getting there.
Cipollone, who sat with the committee for a private interview last week after a subpoena, said he didn’t think the group was giving Trump good advice and said he and the other White House lawyers just kept asking them, “where is the evidence?” But they did not receive any good answers, he said.
Hours later, at 1:42 a.m., Trump sent the tweet urging supporters to come to Washington on Jan. 6.
ADVICE NOT FOLLOWED
As they have done several times before, the committee showed video testimony from White House aides who said they did not believe there was widespread fraud in the election and had told the president that. Many said they were firmly convinced Biden’s victory was a done deal after the states certified the electors on Dec. 14 and after dozens of Trump’s campaign lawsuits failed in court.
Ivanka Trump, the former president’s daughter, said it was her sentiment that the election was over after Dec. 14 and “probably prior as well.” Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said she planned for life after the White House at that point. Eugene Scalia, the Labor Secretary at the time, said he told the president in a call that it was time to say that Biden had won.
Former Trump press aide Judd Deere said he told Trump “my personal viewpoint was that the electoral college had met” and the time to pursue litigation had closed.
“He disagreed,” Deere said.
A SHIFT IN STRATEGY
The panel is holding the hearings in an effort to establish the truth about the events of Jan. 6, and the weeks beforehand, as Trump and some of his GOP allies try to downplay it or deny it altogether. Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, one of two Republicans on the panel, said at the beginning of the hearing that the committee had observed “a change in how witnesses and lawyers in the Trump orbit approach this committee and their strategy” over the past few weeks.
Instead of denying involvement, Cheney said, witnesses and those in Trump’s orbit have increasingly tried to “blame people his advisers called ’the crazies.”
“President Donald Trump is a 76-year-old man. He is not an impressionable child,” Cheney said. “And just like everyone else in our country, he is responsible for his own actions and his own choices.”
She also spoke to people who still believe his false claims of fraud.
“These Americans did not have access to the truth, like Donald Trump did,” Cheney said, and they wanted to believe him. “For millions of Americans, that may be painful to accept. But it is true.”
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