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Independent certification from global public health organization NSF demonstrates a commitment to personal care product quality and compliance with U.S. GMP requirements
TAMPA, Fla., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer packaged goods manufacturer, Global Widget, announces its manufacturing and distribution facilities in Tampa, Florida, recently added NSF's NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplements Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification. Earning GMP certification from NSF verifies that a manufacturing facility has the proper methods, equipment, facilities and controls in place to produce dietary supplement products.
"As the leader in manufacturing vitamin gummies for private label and big box store brands across the country, our NSF certification gives our customers further confidence in our products and services," said Kevin Collins, co-founder of Global Widget. "We are proud of the work our in-house team does every day to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to safety, best practices and the highest standards in the industry."
With more than 150,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution space, Global Widget has the capacity to manufacture more than 5 million gummies a week. The NSF certification builds on accreditations Global Widget has recently received, including USDA Organic Certification and Kosher Certification.
The NSF/ANSI 455 GMP standards are designed to strengthen safety, quality and trust throughout the supply chain, combine regulatory requirements with retailer quality requirements and reduce the number of audits and financial costs associated with audits. Utilizing GMP guidelines assists companies in developing and maintaining proper controls in their manufacturing processes so that products are processed, manufactured and labeled in a consistent manner and meet quality standards.
"The NSF/ANSI 455 GMP mark indicates that an NSF auditor has audited a facility, checked documents and deemed the facility compliant with GMP regulations for production," said David Trosin, Managing Director, Global Health Sciences Certification at NSF. "We're very pleased to grant NSF/ANSI 455 GMP certification to this Global Widget manufacturing facility."
Global Widget, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and marketer of premium Hemp-derived cannabinoid and health and wellness products, and a leader in gummy production and packaging. The company is the trusted powerhouse behind Hemp and health and wellness brands Hemp Bombs®, Mystic Labs™, hyper brain iQ and Forever Well Nutrition™. With more than 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 300 employees, Global Widget is home to two of the nation's largest Hemp brands and a leading contract manufacturer providing quality products and support services to retailers, distributors and private brands worldwide. https://globalwidget.com/.
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Nevada mother jailed for attempting to kill newborn, police say
LAS VEGAS (KOLO/Gray News) - A mother in the Las Vegas area is accused of attempting to kill her newborn baby after she feared her child was “not good” and “probably evil,” according to police.
Officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department report they were called to the emergency room at Mountain View Hospital overnight on March 27 when a child’s father had brought his newborn baby into the hospital for medical treatment.
The father also notified the hospital that the child’s mother refused to come into the hospital, but she was bleeding profusely, according to police.
Ashley Hollingsworth, 22, was later identified as the child’s mother and officers said they were able to make contact with her at a nearby intersection a couple of hours later.
Investigators learned that Hollingsworth had given birth in a guest bathroom at a relative’s house, where the couple was staying, about an hour before the two went to the hospital with the child.
Hollingsworth told police that on the way to the hospital, something triggered her to make her think that the baby was “probably evil.” According to an arrest report, she attempted to kill the baby twice by wrapping a blanket around the baby’s head and pinching the baby’s nose tight.
The 22-year-old told police that she felt like the baby “would start doing things” and “start making people kill each other.”
The child’s father was also in the car with Hollingsworth when heading to the hospital. He took the baby away from her, according to police.
Once arriving at the hospital, doctors initially believed the newborn may have suffered a brain bleed, but staff later determined the child likely did not suffer any injuries, police said.
A relative spoke to police later that day and told them Hollingsworth was acting abnormally before giving birth and that she mentioned that a devil was inside of her and attempting to kill her baby.
According to an arrest report, Hollingsworth told police that the baby’s eyes were black, had an abnormal scent that wasn’t good and was grunting. After this, she decided to wrap the blanket around the baby’s head.
Police said Hollingsworth had self-inflicted injuries to her face when she was found. And she told them she hit herself several times with a rock in an attempt to kill herself after she left the hospital.
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- Financing co-led by new investor Lansdowne Partners and existing investors Oxford Science Enterprises and Parkwalk Advisors, with BGF Investments, Bits x Bites Growth Fund, IP Group, and University of Oxford participating
- Investment will advance moa's pipeline of new crop protection products designed to increase the resilience and security of the world's food production system by tackling the urgent global problem of weed resistance
- moa has an abundant portfolio of novel herbicide modes of action – the elusive key to breaking resistance – discovered using its proprietary GALAXY, TARGET, and SELECT platforms
OXFORD, England, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- moa Technology Limited, the crop protection discovery company that is revolutionizing the future of weed control in agriculture, announced today that it has secured $44m (£35m) in Series B financing. moa is putting miniaturized plants to work, to discover the elusive novel modes of action that can control resistant weeds that plague farmers worldwide.
The financing round was co-led by new investor Lansdowne Partners, one of Britain's leading asset managers, together with existing investors, Oxford Science Enterprises, an investment company created to found, fund and build businesses through its unique partnership with the University of Oxford; and Parkwalk Advisors, the largest EIS growth fund manager focused on university spinouts. Existing investors BGF Investments, Bits x Bites Growth Fund, IP Group and University of Oxford also participated.
moa is driving the evolution of an industry by investigating nature's design for a new generation of safe and sustainable herbicides to solve an urgent problem that threatens the viability and security of food production the world over. Effective and safe weed control is crucial to producing sufficient food for a growing global population – without it, ~40% of crop yields can be lost. However, in a dynamic similar to that driving the antibiotic resistance crisis affecting healthcare, an innovation drought has forced the industry to rely on a small number of similar products, such that existing weed control chemistries are rapidly losing efficacy due the evolution of weed resistance. Despite the urgency, no major new herbicide that works in a new way that can break resistance has been introduced to the market in the last thirty years.
Spun out of Oxford University in 2017, moa has developed a unique plant-led approach to revolutionize the discovery process for the new modes of action that can solve the resistance challenge. moa's three proprietary platforms, GALAXY, TARGET, and SELECT, uniquely utilise miniaturized living plants in combination with cutting-edge techniques in genetics, phenotypic analysis and data analytics to rapidly screen hundreds of thousands of natural and synthetic chemistries to find those that work differently. In its first two years, the approach has already yielded an order of magnitude increase in the discovery rate of these novel interactions between chemistry and plant biology which have the potential to control weeds in safe new ways.
Virginia Corless, CEO at moa, said: "We are pleased to have completed this funding round, which will enable us to accelerate the development of the most promising leads in our abundant pipeline and deliver the novel safe and sustainable products necessary for us all – farmers, consumers, anyone with an interest in the food we grow and eat – to be able to count on a safe, reliable, and resilient agricultural industry for the future. We are excited to welcome the new investment from Lansdowne and are grateful for the continued support from our existing investors. "
Hadyn Parry, Chairman at moa, added: "Global agriculture needs a new Green Revolution if we are to feed the world sustainably. Being able to control weeds is critical to both yield and the cost of production in most crops and new herbicide modes of action are essential. It's very exciting to see moa starting to play its part in this new revolution by advancing so far in such little time."
The investment will enable moa to advance its portfolio of leads through to the next stage of development and to further expand its prolific high-throughput in vivo screening platforms.
Martin Fiennes, Principal at Oxford Science Enterprises and Non-Executive Director at moa, said "There has been tremendous progress developing the mode of action discovery platform since we helped moa spin-out of Oxford's Plant Sciences Department. It is very exciting to see the output from the platforms now begin to show the new modes of action for effective and clean herbicides that farmers so desperately need."
Cassie Doherty at Parkwalk Advisors and Non-Executive Director at moa, added "Parkwalk is excited to offer its continued support to moa, helping advance the development of their novel technology that is so critical to farmers across the UK and globally. We have always felt that moa's relentless effort to strive for global food security will enable a better future"
Over the next few years, moa's pipeline is expected to produce several new candidates to advance into development and registration. The company is pursuing a range of commercial opportunities including collaborations, joint ventures, and downstream partnerships to bring its portfolio to market, with the aim of delivering to farmers as quickly as possible the tools they need to counter resistance and ensure the resilience of our food production system.
About moa
moa Technology Limited is leading the evolution of ethical and collaborative crop protection to feed the world's growing population efficiently, safely and sustainably.
Spun out from Oxford University's Plant Sciences Department in 2017 from ground-breaking research by co-founders Professor Liam Dolan FRS, and Dr Clement Champion, moa was set up to address the challenge of increasing levels of weed resistance to herbicides. The company has developed its own discovery platforms and is focused on the discovery of a new generation of sustainable herbicides from both natural and synthetic chemistry.
At moa, we are working hard to solve an urgent global problem with new mode of action herbicides that respect human and environmental health, support farmers with better products to face the food supply challenge safely, consistently and efficiently, and advance the industry with a collaborative approach to integrated weed management.
About Oxford Science Enterprise
Oxford Science Enterprises is a Science Business Builder with a unique partnership with the University of Oxford and a commitment to helping solve the world's toughest problems for more people, in more places, faster. The company does this by transforming world-leading science into world-changing businesses, partnering the best scientists from the world's best university with the best business brains. Oxford Science Enterprises grows its companies with care and expertise, investing for real-world impact, not only financial returns, and re-investing proceeds back into the next generation of original research and world-changing businesses.
Since 2015, the company has received an automatic stake in all Oxford University science spinouts – and has taken a leading role in creating and building enterprises that address problems that affect people in life-changing ways: their health, the availability of food, the survival of the planet.
Find out more: oxfordscienceenterprises.com | Twitter | LinkedIn
About Parkwalk Advisors
Parkwalk is the largest growth EIS fund manager, backing world-changing technologies emerging from the UK's leading universities and research institutions. With £400m of assets under management, it has invested in over 150 companies across its Parkwalk Opportunities and Knowledge Intensive EIS Funds, as well as the award-winning enterprise and innovation funds Parkwalk manages for the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol and Imperial College.
Parkwalk invests in businesses creating solutions to real-world challenges, with IP-protected innovations, across a range of sectors including life sciences, AI, quantum computing, advanced materials, genomics, cleantech, future of mobility, medtech and big data
About Lansdowne Partners
Lansdowne Partners is one of the UK's oldest and most established alternative asset managers, focusing on public and private market equities.
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DENVER and BOGOTA, Colombia, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEC), one of the largest global customer experience (CX) technology and services innovators for end-to-end digital CX solutions, today announced the opening of its first delivery center in Colombia, initially focused on telecommunications clients.
TTEC will begin serving a major US telecommunications firm in Bogota, creating hundreds of jobs. The company expects to grow its Colombia workforce into the thousands over the next few years.
"We are thrilled to continue to expand our geographic footprint as we meet the needs of our clients. In establishing new capabilities in Colombia, TTEC's ability to deliver near and offshore outsourcing solutions will drive greater value for our clients," said Shelly Swanback, CEO of TTEC Engage. "We know end-to-end digitally enabled CX solutions unifying technology, talent, and services are key to making great customer experiences."
This will be the first of several planned delivery locations in Colombia as the company sees higher demand for nearshore options to battle wage inflation and solve for business continuity.
Colombia is an attractive nearshore destination with a large, educated, and multi-lingual pool of talent. The country has a proven track record of outsourcing excellence and sits in a western hemisphere time zone conducive to North American clients.
"In an increasingly tight labor market, it's critical to help brands increase efficiencies and savings while still providing exemplary customer service," said Swanback. "TTEC's proven solutions and growing geographic footprint will enable our clients to attract and retain a growing, loyal customer base."
About TTEC
TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC) is one of the largest, global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovators for digital CX transformation. The Company delivers leading CX technology and operational CX orchestration at scale through its proprietary cloud-based CXaaS (Customer Experience as a Service) platform. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC's outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step of the customer journey. Leveraging next gen digital and cognitive technology, the Company's Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, conversational messaging, CRM, automation (AI / ML and RPA), and analytics solutions. The Company's Engage business delivers digital customer engagement, customer acquisition & growth, content moderation, fraud prevention, and data annotation solutions. Founded in 1982, the Company's singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client NPS scores across the globe. The Company's 62,000 employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results. To learn more visit us at https://www.ttec.com
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today reported its first quarter financial results and filed its first quarter 2022 Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing provides condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The following documents are now available on Fannie Mae's website at www.fanniemae.com.
- Press release reporting first quarter 2022 financial results
- Fannie Mae's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022
- Q1 2022 Financial Supplement
Fannie Mae will host a conference call to discuss the company's results today at 8:00 a.m., ET. Participants may join the conference call in listen-only mode via the webcast link below.
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About Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae advances equitable and sustainable access to homeownership and quality, affordable rental housing for millions of people across America. We enable the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and drive responsible innovation to make homebuying and renting easier, fairer, and more accessible. To learn more, visit:
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced the completion of the purchase and sale of 2,000,000 shares of common stock of ABVC BioPharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABVC), and warrants to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock, at a purchase price of $2.11 per share in a registered direct offering for total gross proceeds of $4.22 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses. The warrants will be immediately exercisable at an exercise price of $2.45 per share of common stock and will expire five years from the date of issuance.
WallachBeth Capital, LLC and Viewtrade Securities, Inc. acted as co-placement agents for the offering.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About ABVC BioPharma.
ABVC BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on utilizing its licensed technology to conduct proof-of-concept trials through Phase II of the clinical development process at world-famous research institutions (such as Stanford University, University of California at San Francisco, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center). The company has an active pipeline of six drugs and one medical device (ABV-1701/Vitargus®) under development. Clinical trials are in early stages, and there is no guarantee that any specific outcome will be achieved. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investments may be speculative and illiquid, and there is a risk of loss.
About WallachBeth Capital LLC
WallachBeth Capital offers a robust range of capital markets and investment banking services to the healthcare community, connecting corporate clients with leading institutions, creating value for both issuers and investors. The firm's experience includes initial public offerings, follow-on issues, PIPE offerings, and private transactions. WallachBeth Capital is a leading provider of institutional execution services, offering clients a full spectrum of solutions to help them navigate increasingly complex markets. The firm's website is located at www.wallachbeth.com.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia Chapter of NIRI: The Association for Investor Relations announced that its members have elected the following individuals to serve on the Board of Directors for a twelve-month term beginning in June 2022:
President
Alex Whitelam, IRC
Head of Investor Relations
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Executive Vice President
Garrett Low
Managing Director
Nasdaq Corporate Services
Vice President, Treasurer
Christiane Pelz
Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury
Five Below, Inc.
Vice President, Membership
Adam Daney
Manager, Investor Relations
Novovure
Vice President, Programs
Edward Barger
Director, Investor
RelationsOrganon
Vice President, Marketing
Rebecca Gardy, IRC
Senior Vice President, Chief Investor Relations Officer
Campbell Soup Company
Vice President, Technology
Rose Zu, CFA
Director, Investor Relations
AmerisourceBergen
Vice President, Communications
Nahla A. Azmy, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Financial Communications
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.
Advocacy Ambassador
Joe Hassett
Senior Vice President
Gregory FCA Communications
Advisor
Mark Donohue, IRC
Vice President, Investor Relations
Clarivate Plc.
Immediate Past President
Lisa Caperelli
Vice President, Investor Relations
Arbutus Biopharma Corp.
"The role of Investor Relations is becoming increasingly more dynamic, as companies face new challenges and everchanging stakeholder demands. The NIRI Philadelphia Chapter is focused on providing its members with the tools and opportunities to learn, adapt, network and grow in their profession, delivering greater value for their organizations," said NIRI Philadelphia Chapter President Alex Whitelam. "The chapter owes a great deal of gratitude to Lisa Caperelli for her leadership through the pandemic over the last two years. Lisa led the charge in building a strong a foundation for future growth. We look forward to further enhancing the chapter's programming and events, with the goal of increasing our membership and driving our next level of success."
NIRI Philadelphia, formed in 1971, is a professional association of investor relations officers, communicators, consultants and providers serving organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area. NIRI Philadelphia includes members from a variety of industries and market cap sizes who are responsible for communications between their organizations, the investing public, and the financial community. NIRI Philadelphia's goal is to provide its members the resources needed to be strategic leaders in their organizations.
Founded in 1969, NIRI is the professional association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The largest professional investor relations association in the world, NIRI's more than 2,800 members represent over 1,350 publicly held companies with more than $7 trillion in stock market capitalization.
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will serve an 11-game unpaid suspension, pay a $5 million fine and undergo professional evaluation and treatment as part of a settlement with the NFL following accusations of sexual misconduct by two dozen women.
The league had sought to ban Watson for at least one year for violating its personal conduct policy. He was accused of sexually harassing and coercing the women during massage therapy sessions while he was with the Houston Texans.
Watson signed a $230 million fully guaranteed contract after being traded to the Browns in March. Because the team structured Watson’s deal so he’ll make $1.035 million in his first season, he’ll lose $632,500 in salary during the suspension.
As part of the settlement, Watson can return for the Browns’ game in Houston on Dec. 4.
“My whole life I just have to be able to move forward and that’s the plan,” Watson said shortly after the settlement became public. “I have to be able to move forward with my career, move forward with my family, my personal life and everything.”
The settlement ends months of speculation and headed off a ruling from former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey, who was appointed by Commissioner Roger Goodell after the league appealed a six-game suspension issued by disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson.
As part of the settlement between the league and the NFL Players Association, Watson will have to be evaluated by behavioral experts and follow their treatment program.
Watson apologized last week before the Browns’ preseason opener for the first time since the allegations surfaced. He tried to offer more contrition Thursday while maintaining he never has been inappropriate with women.
“I’ve always stood on my innocence and always said that I’ve never assaulted anyone or disrespected anyone and I’m continuing to stand on that,” he said. “But at the same time, I have to continue to push forward with my life and my career.
“I’m going to continue to stand on my innocence and keep pushing forward, and I’ve always stood on not disrespecting or sexually assaulting anyone.”
Along with his $5 million fine, the league and Browns are donating $1 million each to a fund that will support nonprofit organizations across the country to educate young people on “healthy relationships, promote education and prevention of sexual misconduct and assault, support survivors, and related causes.”
Watson can practice until the suspension begins on Aug. 30, but coach Kevin Stefanski said he will not play in any preseason games. He won’t be allowed to return to the team’s facility until Oct. 10, roughly halfway through the suspension. Watson can begin practicing again on Nov. 18 and be reinstated two weeks later.
Attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents all 24 women who sued Watson, was critical of the NFL’s handling of the case and settlement.
“By settling this matter the way he has, Roger Goodell has proven one of two things: Either his recent rhetoric was utter baloney, or his bark is much worse than his bite,” Buzbee said in a statement. “My belief is that he is nothing more than a paper tiger.
“The message today to all victims is clear, if you believe you have been sexually assaulted by a powerful person, keep your mouth shut and go away. The NFL has certainly demonstrated that its ownership and the organization doesn’t care.”
Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, who have been widely criticized for trading for Watson, stood by the QB. They said they expect him to learn and grow from the experience.
“Since Deshaun came into our building in April, he has done everything we have asked of him and more,” Jimmy Haslam said at a news briefing with his wife and Browns general manager Andrew Berry. “And he has been the person, the leader that we expect him to be and I think he understands where he is in his life, it’s a pivotal point, and we as an organization are going to do everything we can to help him not only be the best football player he can be but more important to be the best person he can be.”
Haslam was asked if he’s still comfortable with Watson being on Cleveland’s roster.
“Absolutely,” he said. “100%”
Dee Haslam was pressed on whether she believes Watson is innocent.
“We respect his opinion. I do think in counseling, Deshaun will grow to learn a lot more about himself,” she said.
On Aug. 1, Watson was suspended six games by Robinson, a former federal judge jointly appointed by the league and union to act as an independent disciplinary officer. As part of her ruling, she called his behavior “egregious” and “predatory.”
Watson wouldn’t comment directly on Robinson’s assertions.
“I know who I am,” he said. “I know what type of person I am. I know the character of the person I was raised to be and I have always been. That is the biggest thing for me is continue to show who Deshaun Watson really is, and the people that meet me and that are around me, they will figure out who I really am.”
Believing the suspension was too light, the league appealed and pushed Watson’s case back to Goodell, who had handled all player discipline in the past. The league previously pushed for an indefinite suspension and hefty fine.
At the owners’ meetings this month, Goodell said the league’s pursuit of a yearlong ban was warranted following its investigation and Robinson’s findings.
“She reinforced the evidence,” Goodell said. “There were multiple violations that were egregious, and it was predatory behavior.”
In her conclusion, Robinson cited Watson’s lack of remorse as a factor in her decision.
Watson was asked what was he apologizing for if he’s innocent. “For everyone that was affected by this situation,” he said. “There were a lot of people that were triggered.”
Watson was accused of being sexually inappropriate with the women from March 2020 to March 2021. In the civil lawsuits filed in Texas, the women accused him of exposing himself, touching them with his penis or kissing them against their will. One woman alleged Watson forced her to perform oral sex.
Two separate grand juries in Texas declined to indict Watson, who also settled 23 of the 24 lawsuits.
For now, the suspension ends months of speculation about whether Watson would play in 2022 for the Browns, who outbid several other teams and traded three first-round draft picks to the Texans.
The Browns believe Watson could make them a Super Bowl contender. Without him, they could struggle to simply contend in the AFC North against defending conference champion Cincinnati along with Baltimore and Pittsburgh.
All along, the Browns’ plan was to turn their offense over to veteran Jacoby Brissett, who has made 37 career starts. But it’s now possible Cleveland will explore other options at quarterback.
The suspension also means Watson will be idle longer. One of pro football’s elite QBs, he sat out last season in Houston after demanding a trade and before the sexual allegations surfaced.
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AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.
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No more streaming-only debuts for Oscar hopefuls
(AP) - The Oscars are getting back to normal, eligibility-wise. After two years of pandemic-related adjustments, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that Oscar hopefuls will once again have to launch their films in movie theaters.
Qualifying films are allowed to premiere “day and date” in movie theaters and on a streaming service, but their theatrical run must go for a minimum of seven consecutive days with at least one showing a day in one of six approved major metropolitan areas. The locations are still Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The rules and changes for the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 were approved by the organization’s board of governors at their most recent meeting, where they determined the eligibility window would return to the standard calendar year. The board also said that individual films may submit no more than three songs for the best original song award.
The organization also distributed updated guidelines for award campaigns to “maintain a high degree of fairness and transparency” in how film companies and individuals promote eligible films for awards. Those guidelines focus on promotions, screenings, contacting members and hospitality.
One rule says that “no promotional materials, or anything of value, may be given to members at screenings or otherwise.” Another specifies that prior to nominations, no promotional materials, or anything of value, may be given to members at screenings or otherwise” and after nominations until polls close, “screenings may not include any receptions, entertainment, complimentary food and beverage, or other hospitality.”
It also limits the number of emails members can receive about a specific film per week and says that music branch members may not directly contact other members of the music branch to promote the nomination of any song or score. Nor should music branch members attend any screenings or events with live performances of eligible music.
The academy reiterated that members should make decisions “based solely on the artistic and technical merits of the eligible films and achievements.” Consequences for violating the guidelines include disqualification and possible suspension or expulsion from the academy.
The 95th Oscars will be held in Los Angeles on March 12.
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A proprietary GalNAc delivery system with enhanced Endosome Escape and Dual-Targeting
GAITHERSBURG, Md. and SUZHOU, China, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirnaomics Ltd. (the "Company" or "Sirnaomics", stock code: 2257.HK), a leading biopharmaceutical company in discovery and development of RNAi therapeutics, announced today that the Company has developed a Peptide Docking Vehicle (PDoV™) to achieve a peptide-enhanced GalNAc platform for siRNA drug delivery.
Sirnaomics' GalNAc platform takes advantage of a PDoV™ design that leverages selected small peptides which do not only possess an active endosomal escape property, but also provide two binding sites for the conjugation of dual-siRNA inhibitors. In cell culture and animal models, the PDoV-GalNAc platform has accelerated targeted gene knockdown more rapidly than with GalNAc alone, which is attributed to the rapid endosomal escape afforded by PDoV. In such studies, the maximal knockdown of the targeted gene occurred in the first week with the PDoV-GalNAc as compared to the third week with GalNAc alone.
The PDoV-GalNAc delivery technology can be effectively adapted for a dual-targeted siRNA therapeutic with different siRNAs, while targeting either two regions of the same mRNA or different mRNAs (of two drug targets). The dual-targeted PDoV-GalNAc siRNA construct has demonstrated an ability to increase the efficiency of targeted gene knockdown by 10 to 15 fold in vitro as compared to a single siRNA construct. Several novel siRNA drug candidates are currently under development using this technology, including STP135G, which targets the hepatocyte-expressed PCSK9 gene for Hypercholesterolemia, STP145G, which targets the viral mRNA for Hepatitis B virus, and STP165G, which targets hepatocyte-expressed Angiotensinogen for Hypertension.
"Sirnaomics has heavily invested in the GalNAc platform because it encompasses a unique design and innovative technology as compared to other platforms currently used for clinical development," said Dr. Patrick Lu, founder, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, President and CEO of Sirnaomics. "Based on our PDoV-GalNAc and GalAhead™-delivered siRNA drug candidates that are moving into clinical testing, Sirnaomics is well-positioned to develop new treatments for diseases related to liver hepatocytes. Our GalNAc and Polypeptide Nanoparticle (PNP) delivery technologies provide a solid foundation to serve broad unmet patient needs."
"Our in vitro and in vivo data has demonstrated the value of our PDoV design in addressing the challenge of improving endosomal escape for treatments developed with GalNAcdelivery," said Dr. David Evans, Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer of Sirnaomics. "The PDoV-GalNAc delivery platform not only enhances the benefits of single siRNA therapeutics, but also advances the therapeutic efficacy of dual-targeted siRNA drug candidates. Sirnaomics' scientific team will continue to advance our novel RNAi therapeutics with development of such cutting-edge technology."
About Sirnaomics
Sirnaomics is an RNA therapeutics biopharmaceutical company with product candidates in preclinical and clinical stages that focuses on the discovery and development of innovative drugs for indications with medical needs and large market opportunities. Sirnaomics is the first clinical-stage RNA therapeutics company to have a strong presence in both China and the United States, and also the first company to achieve positive Phase IIa clinical outcomes in oncology for an RNAi therapeutic for its core product, STP705. Learn more at www.sirnaomics.com.
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DUBAI, UAE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top multi-asset and comprehensive exchange XT.com opens its platform to Army Dollar Token (ARMY). In detail, ARMY token holders can now enjoy the benefits of the XT.com exchange when it comes to trading and liquidity. Trading will begin on June 9, 2022 at (UTC+7).
The ARMY/USDT trading pair can be found in the Main zone (Metaverse).
"We are excited about the listing of Army Dollar Token (ARMY)", said Anisor, Global CMO of XT.com. "With the extensive experience of XT.com in the crypto space, together we can reach new heights in expanding our reach in the whole crypto ecosystem."
On the other hand, Army Dollar Token (ARMY) is a cryptocurrency network that utilizes blockchain technology. It is a multi-platform ecosystem that includes social media offline events, metaverse and finance funding for the fans of award-winning artists BTS.
The native token of the platform – ARMY, can be used to reward its community for their participation in the network. Furthermore, concert tickets and collectible fan merchandise at the ecosystem's marketplace can be purchased using the token.
About Army Dollar Token (ARMY)
BTS Army Co. minted the Army Dollar Token (ARMY) for the exclusive purpose of financing the Armyworld.io metaverse and its BTS news site. Furthermore, the ARMY network aims to unite all the BTS fans around the world with its real-time playground powered by the platform's blockchain. Through this, it will be easier for the Army Dollar Token team to work more closely with the artist and its managing company.
About XT.com
XT.com is a top-performing exchange in the industry. It ranks one of the top 3 exchanges in CoinGecko in terms of 24-hour volume. Currently, XT.com supports over 600 tokens with almost 1000 trading pairs. Users of the exchange can enjoy various features such as currency transactions, OTC transactions, leveraged transactions, and contract transactions.
The exchange supports communities and languages from countries such as Africa, Russia, Japan, Philippines, Korea, China, and India, to name a few. Therefore, enabling more flexible trading opportunities for its users worldwide.
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Visit Sarasota County continues showcasing relocation efforts
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're considering shaking things up by moving to a new area, you're not alone. Some 26.4 million people in the United States moved in 2021, according to a recent report from HireAHelper. And those weren't just moves to a new place close to their existing homes. In 2021, the percentage of moves to a different state (17%) or different county (40%) were the highest they've been since the early 2000s.
In January 2022, a record 32.4% of Redfin.com users across the country were interested in moving to a different metro area. That's an increase from the previous high of 31.5% in the first quarter of 2021, and much higher than the rate of about 25% of users looking to relocate before the pandemic.
According to a recent survey conducted by Vox Media and research company Corus of more than 2,000 Americans who recently moved, 72% of respondents said they moved because they desired some type of change, like an interest in a different lifestyle or to get a fresh start. And where are people finding that change? When moving and storage company PODS analyzed its customer moves in 2021 and the first part of 2022, it found the number-one city where customers were moving to was Sarasota, Florida.
For all of us here at Visit Sarasota County, it's not surprising that Americans on the move are seeing the appeal of this area. Sarasota was ranked as number nine on U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2021-2022 and number one on its list of best places to retire. Sarasota also claimed the number 12 spot on Southern Living's 2022 ranking of best beach towns.
From our beautiful beaches and wildlife-filled parks to our lively restaurant and arts scenes, we've got all the ingredients to make Sarasota County an ideal place to call home. The phrases "live where you vacation" and "work where you want to live" often get thrown around, but it's a reality here in Sarasota County.
Sound good? Consider taking the first step by engaging in some relocation tourism. Vacationing in an area to which you're interested in moving can help you get a feel for what it might be like to make it your permanent residence. Choose a hotel in the heart of downtown Sarasota to discover all that's within walking distance for those who live in condos and apartments in that zone. Or find a rental house in a spot with long-term living potential to help paint a picture of daily life there.
Spend some time walking on the soft white sands of award-winning Siesta Beach, observing the alligators and birds at Myakka River State Park, and strolling among the plants at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Admire the art and circus memorabilia at The Ringling, catch a show at one of our many arts venues, and dine on everything from fresh seafood to Amish cuisine at our excellent local restaurants.
If a move to Sarasota County is seriously on your radar, it's also a good idea to get a sense of what daily life is like for the folks who live here. Explore our different neighborhoods to see where you might like to call home. Get an inkling of what's available when it comes to everyday essentials like grocery stores or good spots for walking the dog or getting some exercise. Talk with people you encounter while shopping or grabbing coffee to see why they choose to live here.
When you're ready to take things further, Visit Sarasota County offers a great relocation guide with all kinds of resources to help you make your move. You can order a relocation packet or check the links on the site to find information about local real estate agents, the county's A-rated public schools, and career opportunities in the area.
Speaking of career opportunities, we've got a lot of those here. Sarasota County is home to employers like the growing Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, manufacturers like PGT Innovations and Helios Technologies, and innovative life sciences- and technology-focused companies like INVO Bioscience and Roper Technologies. The legal, financial, real estate, building, medical, and hospitality industries are all well represented here, offering opportunities for residents at all stages of their careers.
Plan a trip here to see all that Sarasota County has to offer for both a vacation and a relocation. So many of our residents have originally come here for just a visit, and then quickly realized they wanted to make that visit more permanent. Just imagine the potential of living someplace where you can end your workday by taking a dip in the Gulf of Mexico or enjoying a spectacular sunset.
It might not be possible to make work feel like a vacation at every moment. But in Sarasota County, you can get pretty close.
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(The Hill) — White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN New Day on Tuesday that making an emergency declaration around monkeypox is under “active consideration.”
“That’s something that’s obviously under active consideration,” Fauci, also the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said when New Day reporter John Berman asked him about an emergency declaration for the virus.
Fauci said of the response to monkeypox overall: “We’re doing well, but we’ve got to do much better.”
Monkeypox primarily affects “men who have sex with men,” according to Fauci, but can be more concerning in those already diagnosed with viral infections such as HIV.
“There’s an entire layered group of people who are at risk,” Fauci said, emphasizing that vaccination against monkeypox should spread beyond the group of people who have already been exposed to the virus.
Fauci also touched on the state of President Joe Biden, who announced Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
When Berman asked if Biden had tested negative yet, Fauci said, “I don’t know, but I doubt it.”
“It would be unusual to test negative so quickly,” he elaborated.
Fauci said he had discussed the president’s condition with Dr. Kevin O’Connor, White House physician, on Monday and that Biden seems to be doing well.
“He’s completed his five days, now the decision is about what are we going to go from here regarding continued testing and how soon are we going to get him out back to the — he’s doing his job right now for sure virtually — but how do we get him back out,” Fauci said.
He continued, speaking of Biden: “He’s feeling really very well, in fact each day he’s improved more and more to the point now where he really does feel quite well.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/fauci-monkeypox-emergency-declaration-under-active-consideration/ | 2022-07-26T16:08:25Z |
Collaboration will create first fully prepared, medically tailored meals subscription plan featuring fresh ingredients and nutrient guidelines focused on disease prevention
PORTLAND, Ore., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The shared belief that "Food Is Medicine" underscores the new partnership between National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM)'s Food as Medicine Institute (FAMI) in Portland, Oregon, and The Good Kitchen in Charlotte, North Carolina. The collaboration was created to produce an innovative new line of medically tailored meals featuring research-based nutrient guidelines for disease prevention.
Nutrient guidelines will focus on four medical conditions:
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Type II diabetes mellitus (TDII)
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
"The Good Kitchen and NUNM share the same mission – 'Food Is Medicine,'" said Dr. Andrew Erlandsen, Director of NUNM's Food as Medicine Institute and Dean of the graduate and undergraduate Nutrition programs at NUNM. "This partnership is an exciting opportunity for us as educators and researchers to provide evidence-based research that will, in turn, promote healthy eating for disease prevention."
Over the next 12-18 months, Dr. Erlandsen and his research team will also evaluate nutritional values for the 130 meals currently produced by The Good Kitchen. Since 2011, The Good Kitchen has crafted ready-to-prepare meals featuring sustainably sourced ingredients, and that follow the popular Paleolithic diet and Whole30 elimination diets.
"We're equally excited to be collaborating with a leader in nutritional education for our new line of medically tailored meals," said Kris Reid, VP of Culinary Innovation at The Good Kitchen. "Providing nutrient guidelines will be a gamechanger for people who have diseases that are treatable by following clinically proven diets."
In addition to the nutrient guidelines, The Good Kitchen follows a "farm to front door" ethos, working with farmers who utilize Animal Welfare standards and promote sustainability.
Subscriptions for the medically tailored meal plans will be available on a weekly or customizable basis and can be ordered at thegoodkitchen.com.
More information about this partnership at https://bit.ly/3JRQyZx.
Established in 1956, National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) is the country's premier accredited naturopathic university. A leader in the field of naturopathic medical education and evidence-based research, its mission is to educate and train physicians, practitioners, and pre-professionals in the art, science, and research of natural medicine.
NUNM's Food as Medicine Institute was created to help expand community-based nutrition education and promote better dietary choices to reduce chronic diseases.
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These items are perfect for your dad’s work-from-home routine
The number of people who work from home has grown since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Today, many people still work from home at least one day of the week, and 76% of Americans questioned in a recent poll said they prefer a work-from-home status.
If your dad’s job allows him to accomplish his workload without leaving home, a Father’s Day gift that simplifies his at-home work life is the way to go. Work-from-home gifts will help dad do his work efficiently, improve his home office and even promote relaxation as he works, which makes them great for celebrating him on his special day.
Types of work-from-home gifts
From furniture to decor, there are a lot of gifts that will make your dad’s home workspace functional and appealing. Before you narrow down your options and pick his Father’s Day gift, take a look at his office to determine what he already has and the items that will improve the quality of his at-home work life. This will guide you in selecting a present he’ll love.
Furniture
A piece of furniture is an outstanding gift for anyone who works from home. A home office desk is an obvious choice, especially if your father is running out of space at his current work setup or wants to update to a more stylish model that offers more features.
A chair also makes a nice gift. One that suits your dad’s home office design and comfort needs is ideal. Additionally, items like shelves and filing cabinets will help him keep his work neatly organized. If his work area has the space to accommodate additional furniture, an accent or coffee table is an excellent addition that will provide more space for work and breaks.
Electronics and devices
Most people who work from home rely on computers and tablets, making them awesome Father’s Day gifts for dads who work from home. A home printer pairs perfectly with either gift.
A paper shredder will come in handy for getting rid of documents and invoices with important personal information. If dad spends a lot of time in his home office, an air purifier will keep the air fresh and free of contaminants.
Desktop essentials
There are several work-from-home essentials to complete a desktop. A desk lamp will illuminate dad’s work. What’s more, many modern desk lamps have attractive contemporary styling and useful features, including various light settings and USB charging ports.
Organizers that fit on top of a desk will keep documents in order and within reach. Although basic, anyone who works from home will need essentials, including pens, pencils, paper, a stapler, a desk calendar, and paper clips.
Decorative items
Dad’s at-home workspace will feel more personal and cozy with a few items to enhance his decor. Artworks such as paintings and tapestries are always nice to add, but it’s important to know your father’s artistic style before you buy. Frames that he can customize with his favorite prints and photos make excellent presents. Stylish area rugs can also improve the decor of a home office.
Stress relievers
Even though many employees prefer working from home, these positions can still be stressful due to demand, deadlines and large workloads. Simple stress relievers like stress balls and essential oil diffusers will help dad alleviate some of the day’s stressors. In addition, stress combined with working on a computer for hours a day can lead to stiff, sore neck and shoulder muscles. Heated wraps and massagers are ideal for relieving these issues.
Best gifts for dads that work from home
While the Echo Show 10 can display top entertainment on the vivid 10-inch screen, it also has features that make it ideal for work. Dad can use his new device to keep track of his work schedule and make video calls while controlling it by voice command.
Flash Furniture Sit-Down Stand-Up Desk
Whether your dad likes to work sitting down or standing up, this desk will suit his work style. He’ll love how easy it is to adjust to various heights. It also maneuvers with ease thanks to the lightweight design and built-in wheels that can be locked in place when needed.
In addition to working from home, dad can also get a deep-tissue massage without leaving the house with the TheraGun Elite. It earns praise for quiet operation as it soothes stiff, sore muscles.
Sold by TheraGun, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Amazon
This HP laptop offers expandable storage space, vivid graphics and the speedy Ryzen 5 processor that make it excellent for numerous work needs. Its trim design is perfect for small workspaces.
Sold by HP
Victor 4-Shelf Desktop Organizer
Dad will be able to get his home office desk in shape with this handy organizer that features four shelves and a roomy drawer.
Sold by Amazon
Steelside Kolton Picture Frames, Set of 4
Picture frames are an attractive way for your dad to decorate his home office with his favorite photos or artwork. These four well-made frames are available in different sizes and finishes.
Sold by Wayfair
Globe Electric Belmont Desk Lamp
This desk lamp will look great on dad’s home office desk, as it boasts a stylish brass finish with a matte black lamp shade. Its built-in USB port is useful for charging devices like tablets and smartphones.
Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
Amazon Commercial Ergonomic High-Back Executive Office Chair
With comfortable cushioning and lumbar support, this chair provides all-day comfort for long work hours. It’s available in a choice of three stylish colors.
Sold by Amazon
HoMedics Pro Therapy Elite Shiatsu and Vibration Neck Massager with Heat
Leaning over a computer every day can lead to neck tension, but this massager can help to relieve it. In addition to vibration and kneading massage, it delivers heat to the neck muscles for soothing relief.
An air purifier will keep the air in your dad’s work area fresh and free of contaminants. This compact model combines HEPA filtration and proprietary VortexAir technology to effectively tackle pollen, dust, odors and more.
Sold by Amazon, Macy’s and Kohl’s
Sauder Harbor View Computer Desk
A new home office desk like this attractive model is an excellent gift for a work-from-home dad. We love the practical L-shape, generous work surface and ample storage space it provides.
Sold by Amazon
AmazonBasics Cross-Cut Home Office Shredder
This paper shredder can handle up to 12 sheets of paper at once and shreds them securely with its cross-cut action. It can also shred credit cards.
Sold by Amazon
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ARLINGTON, Va., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the leading global diabetes research, advocacy, and education organization, applauds U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for introducing legislation today during a joint press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., which aims to make insulin more affordable for millions of Americans with diabetes who rely on the drug to live. The bipartisan Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act includes important reforms to reduce the price of insulin by incentivizing lower list prices and including limits on out-of-pocket costs for patients.
Today, more than 37 million Americans – about 11% of our nation – are living with diabetes and 8.4 million Americans rely on insulin to survive. Insulin costs 10 times more in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world. And as many as 1 in 4 insulin users report rationing their insulin – skipping doses or taking less than they need, putting themselves at risk for serious and even deadly complications. In the diabetes community, which includes an outsized number of low-income Americans and for whom insulin means the difference between life and death, the rising cost of insulin is unsustainable. Consequently, the ADA has led the effort to establish insulin co-pay cap laws in 21 states and the District of Columbia, and has long advocated for reform of the prescription drug rebate system that inflates the cost of insulin and other prescription drugs.
"This legislation and leadership by Senators Shaheen and Collins addresses some of the root cost-drivers of insulin, making the drug more affordable for people with diabetes who are facing serious and expensive complications without access," said Dr. Robert Gabbay, chief scientific and medical officer for the ADA, who gave remarks about the impact of the high price of insulin at today's press conference. "At the American Diabetes Association, we always stand for what is best for people with diabetes, and this legislation will ensure that millions of Americans pay less for their insulin."
In just the last few weeks, more than 52,000 of our ADA advocates have weighed in with their representatives and senators in every state, urging support for these measures.
"We applaud the commitment of Senators Shaheen and Collins to finally make insulin affordable at a national level and we thank them for their leadership in legislation that includes important reforms to reduce the price of insulin by incentivizing lower list prices and include limits on out-of-pocket costs," said Lisa Murdock, chief advocacy officer of the American Diabetes Association. "Critically, these provisions would help both the insured and the uninsured patient communities."
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 81 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
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RF Cyber Counter-drone takeover technology combines with situational awareness sensor engineering to deliver greater C-UAS interoperability, calibration and control.
RA'ANANA, Israel, MCLEAN, Va., and WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Fend Solutions, leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology and Syzygy Integration, a next-generation situational awareness technology engineering firm have integrated D-Fend's EnforceAir™ C-UAS with Syzygy's SNAP (Sensor Network Access Point).
The integration will strengthen support for the Team Awareness Kit / Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) across the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ) and first responders in contending with rogue drone activity at sensitive and critical sites and events. TAK is a cost-effective, off-the-shelf government sponsored solution developed by the Department of Defense that enables tactical data generation, visualization, and sharing to facilitate communications across multiple users and achieve shared tactical situational awareness. This integration also enables EnforceAir to immediately work with camera systems, radars, and other sensor technologies for fusion and filtering via all the capabilities in SNAP. SNAP also enables all the sensor data to work across enterprise networks via secure connections, mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET), goTenna and Iridium simultaneously.
"We are gratified to collaborate with Syzygy Integration," said Zohar Halachmi, Chairman and CEO of D-Fend Solutions. "The integration of EnforceAir's unique and proven cyber takeover counter-drone capabilities with SNAP will lead to greater optimization of cross-functional tactical data flow and communications for various C-UAS scenarios, sectors, and use cases, delivering more robust airspace safety and security in the context of heightened threat levels from hostile and unsafe UAS activity."
"This integration is timed perfectly given the clearly increased threat from unauthorized UAS activity, and the requisite need for enhanced situational awareness and defensive coordination," said Wesley Mitchell, President of Syzygy Integration. "Through this strong collaboration, we are taking more impactful steps towards protecting airspace with greater alignment and coordination across multiple operator users and stakeholders."
"We are proud to deliver enterprise situational awareness to the extreme tactical edge through our goTenna mobile mesh network solution in collaboration with D-Fend Solutions and Syzygy Integration," said goTenna's Chief Executive Officer, Ari Schuler.
About D-Fend Solutions
D-Fend Solutions is the leading counter-drone takeover technology provider, enabling full control, safety and continuity during rogue drone incidents across complex and sensitive environments, to overcome both current and emerging drone threats. With hundreds of deployments worldwide, EnforceAir, the company's flagship offering, focuses on the most dangerous drone threats in military, public safety, airport, prison, major event and critical infrastructure environments. D-Fend Solutions' technology has been chosen as best-in-class and is deployed by multiple high-tier U.S. government agencies – including with U.S. military, federal law enforcement and homeland security bodies – as well as major international airports globally. EnforceAir autonomously executes RF, cyber-takeovers of rogue drones for a safe landing and outcome, ensuring the smooth flow of communications, commerce, transportation, and everyday life.
About Syzygy Integration, LLC
Headquartered in Conshohocken, PA, Syzygy Integration LLC is a company focused on providing next-generation situational awareness to those that protect the homeland. Our suite of products includes SNAP (Sensor Network Access Point), TAK.Team (commercially available TAK infrastructure), Argos (dismounted sensor suite), and full software and cloud development services for next-generation situational awareness. For more information and to learn about career opportunities, please contact us at info@syzygy.co and visit us at www.SyzygyIntegration.com
About goTenna
Founded in 2012, goTenna shipped two generations of consumer mesh-networking devices in 2015 and 2017 before releasing its tactical-grade goTenna Pro product line in 2018. Led by seasoned professionals with broad innovation experience at companies like BBN Raytheon, Qualcomm, and Cisco, the company is backed by venture capital investors such as Union Square Ventures, Founders Fund, Comcast Ventures, Walden Ventures, and MentorTech Ventures. goTenna currently supports over 300 law enforcement, military, and public safety agencies around the globe.
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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that effective August 1, 2022, it has partnered with Massachusetts-based Cook & Company Insurance Services, further building on the company's employee benefits offerings and presence throughout New England.
Based in Hanover, Massachusetts, Cook & Company features decades of experience providing unique health plan consulting solutions and brokerage services to employers throughout the market, including a specialized focus on medical stop-loss and serving municipalities. Agency Principal Sue Shillue, an expert in her field, and her team of insurance professionals will join Hilb Group's New England regional operations.
"Cook & Company is proud of the reputation for excellent service and results that we have established with our clients," stated Sue Shillue. "We are excited to join Hilb Group as this partnership will provide us the opportunity to continue our growth while presenting greater product offerings and nationwide resources to our customers."
"We are pleased to welcome Cook & Company Insurance Services," Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro said. "The team has an established history of delivering innovative, customized solutions to their clients and represents a great addition to our company and strategic vision. I look forward to collaborating for the future."
About Hilb Group: The Hilb Group is a leading property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Hilb Group is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm. Hilb Group seeks to grow through strategic acquisitions and by leveraging its resources and expertise to drive organic growth in its acquired agencies. The company has completed more than 140 acquisitions with over 100 offices in 22 states. Hilb Group is rated as one of the Fastest Growing Brokers by Business Insurance, a Top P/C Agency by Insurance Journal, and one of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Inc. 5000. For more information on Hilb Group's growth as well as career opportunities, please visit our website at http://hilbgroup.com.
Media Contact:
Peter Lobred
804.548.4629
plobred@hilbgroup.com
M&A Contact:
Ryan Havermann
804.414.6508
rhavermann@hilbgroup.com
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The installation of a stormwater cross-drain pipe will require the closure of U.S. Business/Georgia Highway (SR) 1 Business south of Cuthbert, the state Department of Transportation announced.
CUTHBERT -- The installation of a stormwater cross-drain pipe will require the closure of U.S. Business/Georgia Highway (SR) 1 Business south of Cuthbert, the state Department of Transportation announced in a news release Monday.
The work will be conducted on U.S. 27 Business/SR 1 Business South between SR 216 and U.S. 82/SR 50 in Cuthbert. Local traffic will be able to access locations in the area but will not be able to travel through the work area. Non-local/through traffic will use U.S. 82/SR 50 heading east to U.S. 27. Signs will mark the detour route.
The work is scheduled for Aug. 22-26, provided there are no weather delays.
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SHENZHEN, China, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mammotion, a provider of innovative electric robotics tools, today announced the launch of LUBA, the company's first perimeter wire free robot lawn mower. Designed specifically for residential use, LUBA is poised to revolutionize the future of lawn care maintenance by replacing traditional gas-powered push and ride-on mowers, as well as existing robot mowers requiring perimeter cables, through smart robotic technology.
With Mammotion's commitment to shaping a more intelligent, efficient, eco-friendly outdoor lifestyle by providing solutions in innovative robots, LUBA includes the following key features:
- No perimeter cables required creates a quick and simple set-up without the need to painstakingly dig or bury wires. The advanced RTK system ensures precision positioning within 2cm of accuracy, LUBA can work automatically.
- Intuitive all-wheel drive system with in-wheel motors and rugged tires, enables LUBA to traverse a variety of mowing zones and climb up to a 75% slope. Equipped with best-in-class power, LUBA can easily navigate uneven or rough terrain without getting stuck.
- Smart Obstacle Avoidance relies on a four-ultrasonic radar sensor system, detecting and avoiding objects as small as 2 inches.
- Multi-zone management efficiently maps different zones and allows users to automate specified tasks and requirements in Mammotion app for each zone including mowing date/time, cutting plate height and cutting route.
- Auto recharging ensures no job is too big for LUBA. The mower will automatically return to the charging dock when the battery is low and then resume the paused session once it's 85% charged; allowing up to 5000 ㎡ to be mowed daily.
- Real-time, anti-theft monitoring provides accurate and precise tracking to automatically lock LUBA if it's been taken out of its existing boundary. The GPS tracking function allows users to track LUBA in real time and users will be notified of potential theft in real time with an alert via the Mammotion app.
According to industry reports, the global robotic lawn mower market is expected to reach a value of $3.5 billion by 2026 and register a CAGR of about 12% - the residential segment will account for a substantial portion of this growth. The demand for yard and lawn care services is on the rise in North America and EMEA, opening the door for Mammotion to capitalize on the market opportunity, with both individual homeowners, as well as landscaping service providers.
"The residential lawn care market has remained relatively unchanged for years and is in desperate need of innovation," said Jidong Wei, founder of Mammotion. "This is an industry ripe for disruption and with the acceleration in robotic technology capabilities, Mammotion is ready to lead the charge in powering the next generation of smart robot mowers. We are very pleased to introduce a product like LUBA - one that is technologically advanced and precise, yet simple and easy to use - to take the 'work' out of yardwork."
LUBA will be available as of May 19th, 2022 through a Kickstarter campaign for a Super Early Bird price of $1,199, a 52% savings off the MSRP of $2,499. Following the Kickstarter, customers can purchase LUBA directly from Mammotion or via Amazon, which will be available later this year.
For more information on LUBA, please visit: https://mammotion.com/products/luba.
About Mammotion
Founded in January 2022, Mammotion is committed to leading a smarter and more efficient eco-friendly outdoor lifestyle by providing innovative electric robotics solutions. The team's core members come from world's leading robotic and UAV companies, inheriting AgileX Robotics' seven years of experience with advanced robotics chassis-based hardware and algorithm technology, Mammotion offers next-generation robotic solutions for professionals and consumers.
About AgileX Robotics
Founded in 2016, AgileX Robotics is a leading mobile robot chassis and one-stop robotics solution provider. With cutting-edge self-driving software and hardware stack, AgileX Robotics helps the development of 1500+ robotics programs in 26 countries for innovative robotics research and all industry applications.
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Dash Hudson's TikTok Solution Empowers Brands to Win in the New Era of Digital Entertainment
NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Dash Hudson is pleased to announce that TikTok has named the globally-leading social marketing software solution a founding partner of its Content Marketing specialty, enabling the development of three groundbreaking proprietary tools that are vital for brands to master their TikTok strategy and win on the platform.
"At TikTok, we are always looking for ways to make it easier for brands to develop great content that resonates with their communities," said Melissa Yang, Head of Ecosystem Partnerships, TikTok. "We are excited to welcome our new content marketing partners into the TikTok Marketing Partner Program, and to be collaborating with some of the most trusted partners in the industry. These partners will provide marketers with simple, effective tools to help them to regularly publish content, gain valuable performance insight, and meaningfully engage with their communities."
There has been a significant shift in how audiences expect to connect with brands online, pivoting away from the traditional model of social media and into the world of digital entertainment.
Dash Hudson's Co-founder and CEO, Thomas Rankin, describes digital entertainment as "the product of the collision of technology and culture". In this new dimension, reach is no longer capped by the size of one's network and is propelled by the strength of the content that's shared. This paradigm grants marketers permission to get back to what they do best: being creative – and Dash Hudson is the only solution in market to bridge creativity and data.
"TikTok is entertainment. It has fundamentally transformed how digital marketers engage consumers and is top-of-mind for the CEOs and CMOs we work with. Dash Hudson's sophisticated insights give brands the confidence to continue to increase their investment in short-form video," says Thomas Rankin, Co-founder and CEO, Dash Hudson. "TikTok is an opportunity for brands to get back to their best, be playful and build new communities. We are thrilled to be working alongside the team at TikTok to help top brands and retailers create videos that entertain and bring joy to consumers around the world."
Designed specifically to unlock the magic of the entertainment platform, Dash Hudson has leveraged TikTok's API to launch Insights, Video Publishing and Community Management features that deliver the solutions marketers need to drive performance. Beyond the API, Dash Hudson is also announcing the launch of three revolutionary and proprietary tools for brands to further deepen engagement and discoverability: Entertainment Score, Trending Video Notifications and Trending Sounds.
Entertainment Score
Dash Hudson's exclusive Entertainment Score allows brands to measure how well their TikTok video is entertaining their audience, enabling them to double down on what's working so they can drive the most value for their business.
Trending Video Notifications
Exclusive to Dash Hudson, Trending Video Notifications will enable brands to develop a deep understanding of which TikToks are gaining momentum so they can quickly take action on high-performing content across owned and paid.
Trending Sounds
A game-changing feature that curates the most popular and up-and-coming sound trends on TikTok, Dash Hudson's Trending Sounds empowers brands to get ahead of their competition by sourcing the most relevant and opportunity-packed moments to flex their creativity. In this feature, brands are also provided instant context on how a particular sound is being used by other creators, equipping them with the intelligence required to act quickly.
With the industry's notable shift to video-first feeds and society's increasing preference for short-form, mobile-first video, brands have a rare opportunity to re-think their marketing efforts. Today's announcement of Dash Hudson's partnership with TikTok has enabled the social marketing software leader to build innovation to support the world's largest brands in their transition to entertainment-first content creation.
To learn more about how the globally-leading social marketing software is ushering the world's most important brands into the era of digital entertainment, please click here.
Dash Hudson was founded in 2015 with the mission to empower brands to deepen engagement through photos and videos. Today, the global leader in social marketing software helps companies like Condé Nast, Apple and Unilever unlock their creative superpowers and elevate their strategies at the speed of social. Dash Hudson takes it to the next level by predicting the performance of photos and videos, analyzing trends and accelerating brand growth across social media, entertainment and e-commerce marketing channels.
To learn more about Dash Hudson, please click here.
The TikTok Marketing Partners Program is a community of carefully selected and innovative 3rd party technology and service companies that enable marketers to get started, grow their strategy, and find repeatable success. TikTok badges Partners who have a diverse range of industry expertise and a proven track record of success on TikTok in Creative, Measurement, Campaign Management, Effects, Sound and Commerce categories.
To learn more about the TikTok Marketing Partners Program, click here.
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TAIPEI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global startup events resuming since the pandemic has come to an end. To lead Taiwan's startups to seize international market opportunities, Dr. Andrea Hsu, Director General, Department of Academia-Industry Collaboration and Science Park Affairs, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Taiwan led 18 startups participating London tech Week on June 13th – 14th, focusing on Smart Health, AI, IOT, and EdTech, to showcase Taiwan's innovations to the world.
The London Tech Week invited over a hundred global corporates to choose the top 8 startups to pitch on stage, the participants are from 12 countries, Taiwan startups has grasp the attention internationally, 6 Taiwan startups had been selected which is Avalanche Computing, Crypto Arsenal, FaceHeart, Lulupet, Numbers Protocol, and Giftpack, representating Taiwan to pitch on stage (International Delegation Pitches) to strive for investors and create international business opportunities on June 13th.
London Tech Week is Europe's largest technology exhibition, collaborating across government and private entities to discuss technology innovation policy, finance, and trends to provide a better future for people, society, and the economy. Taiwan's startups seek business collaboration and matchmaking events during the event. FaceHeart made the first business meeting appointment through the exhibitors' platform with Samsung and expects to have a specification discussion during the exhibition.
London is open and positive about investing in innovation and technology. Thus, it is an important stage for Taiwan's startups to strive for exposure in London Tech Week. This year, the MOST has chosen London as the first stop in the European exhibition. After London, MOST will be bringing 33 startups, to Viva Technology in France and Hub Berlin Germany, to engage with the French and the German technology startups ecosystem.
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WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court ended a woman's right to safe, legal, and accessible abortions, voting 5-4 in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to overrule Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, ignoring the dangers to women's health and 50 years of precedent. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has policy—voted on and passed by mayors—urging Congress and states to protect and improve women's access to safe and comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortions. At the USCM Annual Meeting earlier this month, mayors reaffirmed their support by adopting a new resolution. Additionally, mayors have spoken out about how the decision will impact their communities in a new video. Watch the video here.
In response to the decision, Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the USCM, released the following statement:
"The conservative majority of the Court has decided women should end today with one less constitutional right than they had this morning, that government should get a veto over the healthcare decisions of a woman and her doctor, that judges should advance agendas without regard for settled law, that politics comes before health care.
"The consequences of this decision will be felt in cities nationwide, where women will suffer from the loss of access to critical healthcare services, where they face state abortion bans that do not include exemptions for rape or incest. Mayors and their cities will do all that they can to support women's ability to make their own health care decisions.
"This also cannot be the last word on this matter. The United States Conference of Mayors calls on Members of Congress to swiftly pass legislation to codify a woman's right to choose, and we urge governors and state legislatures to protect women's access to healthcare and individual freedoms."
About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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Mom arrested after 2 toddlers found in hot car outside Walmart
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) - Police arrested a mother after they say she left her two 2-year-old daughters in the back seat of a hot car while she was grocery shopping at Walmart.
The incident occurred Sunday at a Walmart Supercenter in Oklahoma City. At 2:22 p.m., the mom walked into the store alone. Forty minutes later, she walked out to find her car surrounded by police officers.
Police say a stranger saw two 2-year-old girls unconscious in the back seat of the mom’s car and took action. The girls were in their car seats, with temperatures outside hitting nearly 100 degrees.
“Actually, forced their way into the sunroof, unlocked the doors, got the kids out of the car. They were lethargic at the time,” said Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Gary Knight.
A Walmart security officer put the kids into her air-conditioned car.
Police say the store made numerous intercom announcements, repeating the vehicle’s tag number, but no one ever came out.
“It doesn’t matter how important your errand is; those kids are the most important thing, or at least, they should be,” said CEO Joe Dorman of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy.
He says if you see a child locked in a hot car, don’t hesitate.
“They are not only well within their right to go through the car, even if it damages the car; I would say it’s encouraged to make sure those kids are safe. For a parent or guardian, just to think they would leave their kids in a car on a hot day like that, it’s just astounding,” he said.
Police say the toddlers are expected to be OK. They are now with family members.
Their mother is facing two complaints of child neglect.
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HOUSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexitas, a leading provider of technology-enabled legal support services and a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax, announced its acquisition of Yorkson Legal. Established in 2003 by Michael and Gail Reichwald and headquartered in New York, Yorkson Legal is one of the few staffing firms in the United States that is devoted solely to the legal and compliance market.
"Yorkson Legal is an excellent and welcomed addition to our Legal Talent Outsourcing division. Gail and Michael Reichwald and their dedicated team have built a best-in-class organization over the past nineteen years. This acquisition is an important continuation of our strategic expansion plans in the Legal Staffing industry. Yorkson will allow us to increase our service offerings to leading law firms and corporate legal departments nationwide." said Gary Buckland, Chief Executive Officer of Lexitas.
Michael Reichwald, President of Yorkson Legal, said "This new chapter in our growth will allow us to build our staffing and recruiting firm on a larger platform while continuing to provide top-notch personal service to our clients and candidates."
Founded in 1987, Lexitas is a leading national provider of legal and corporate support services to law firms, corporations, and insurance companies. Services include record retrieval, court reporting, process service, registered agent, legal staffing, document review and commercial contracts outsourcing. For more information visit https://lexitaslegal.com and https://yorkson.com/.
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Company re-submits application to gain FDA clearance for less than 30 day use
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: NMTC) ("NeuroOne" or the "Company"), a medical technology company focused on improving surgical care options and outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders, today announced that the Company submitted a special 510(k) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") on August 8th for its sEEG electrode to extend the duration of use from less than 24 hours to less than 30 day use. A special 510(k), according to FDA guidance, is usually reviewed within 30 days of receipt, rather than the 90 days for a traditional 510(k).
Dave Rosa, Chief Executive Officer of NeuroOne, states, "Our employees and contractors worked exceptionally hard to expedite the testing and resubmission of our sEEG electrode 510(k) application ahead of our timeline. We are excited with the results provided by an accredited independent test facility and look forward to continuing the dialogue with FDA regarding this submission to reach a successful conclusion."
On May 16th, the Company issued a press release stating the FDA's decision to uphold the not substantially equivalent decision after the Company had appealed the ruling. The FDA also informed the Company it could submit a new 510(k) with new evidence specifically as it relates to the subacute toxicity biocompatibility endpoint.
NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation is a developmental stage company committed to providing minimally invasive and hi-definition solutions for EEG recording, brain stimulation and ablation solutions for patients suffering from epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremors, chronic pain due to failed back surgeries and other related neurological disorders that may improve patient outcomes and reduce procedural costs. For more information, visit https://www.n1mtc.com.
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New alliance adds depth and veteran experience to the legal powerhouse
HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC (SBSB Eastham) announced today that it is joining forces with The Bale Law Firm, an alliance that will combine Bale Law's decades of courtroom experience representing national and international business clients with SBSB Eastham's highly respected Maritime, Catastrophic Claims, Longshore, Defense Base Act, and Insurance Defense practices.
"Jeff Bale and his team of lawyers have the impeccable reputation of providing outstanding representation with proven results for their clients," said SBSB Founder and Managing Partner John Schouest. "By joining forces, we can afford our clients access to additional talent and a depth of expertise they can't find anywhere else. It really is just a perfect fit."
Like SBSB Eastham, The Bale Law Firm has a robust Admiralty and Maritime Law practice. It also focuses on energy-related litigation, Toxic Torts, Mass Tort litigation, Insurance defense and disputes, as well as Products Liability and Negligence cases, and business and commercial disputes.
Mr. Bale, who founded The Bale Law Firm, said the decision to join SBSB Eastham was an easy one. "We considered joining with other firms, but this was an opportunity that we are really excited about. We get to work alongside a group of lawyers we know and respect at a firm with the kind of pedigree that really speaks for itself."
"This gives us another team of exceptional lawyers, and we are thrilled to be joining forces with them," said Susan Noe Wilson, SBSB Eastham Partner and Head of Litigation. "We are also pleased to welcome Jeff's son, Ross Bale – the next generation of quality Bale trial lawyers – along with attorney Nolan Wleczyk."
This union comes just four months after SBSB merged with Eastham, Watson, Dale & Forney, LLP to create legal powerhouse SBSB Eastham. With the addition of Bale Law, the firm now has more than 113 lawyers in six cities across the country – Houston, Corpus Christi, New Orleans, Chicago, Boca Raton, and Milwaukee.
The firm's key practice areas include Admiralty and Maritime, Defense Base Act, Longshore, Business and Commercial Litigation, Business Transactions, Personal Injury Defense, Energy, Environmental and Toxic Torts, Transportation and Trucking, General Liability, Premises Liability, Labor and Employment, Workers' Compensation, Insurance, Arbitration, and Appellate.
SBSB Eastham is a group of experienced attorneys who have come together to form a law firm focused on client needs. The firm's goal is to be the go-to resource at every stage of the legal process, bringing deeper experience, deeper commitment, and deeper insights to help solve the most complex issues. In consultation or in the courtroom, the firm will aggressively pursue a client's best interests. For more information about the firm and its team of attorneys, visit www.sbsb-eastham.com.
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With three-year revenue growth of ~300%, the bootstrapped start-up continues to prove that there is demand for innovation in the $51.6B global oral-care market.
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cocofloss, maker of eco-conscious, effective, and fun oral care, today announced its inclusion on the annual Inc. 5000 list, placing it in the top .07% of privately-owned companies in the U.S. in terms of multi-year growth. The list's previous honorees include some of today's most recognizable brands, such as Facebook, Patagonia, Chobani, Under Armour, and Microsoft.
The oral-care disruptor came in at an impressive #140 in consumer products, #292 in California (one of the most competitive states for start-ups), and #1,868 in the U.S. overall.
For decades, the nation's $9.9 billion oral-care market has been a sleeping giant. Cocofloss is ready to wake it up. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Chrystle Cu, a preventative dentist, and her sister, Catherine Cu, a financial analyst, the company has more than tripled its business in the last three years. It is on target for similar YoY growth in 2022.
In an industry long ruled by legacy brands, dentist recommendations are key to converting new customers. Over the last three years, the number of dental customers on Cocofloss's pro-only site has grown by 172%. More and more dentists and hygienists are switching to Cocofloss because its textured weave actually removes plaque that "gliding" floss leaves behind. The Cocobrush, its super-soft toothbrush, boasts bristles that are 40% finer and are 16x better at removing plaque between teeth than an average toothbrush.
"When we launched our coconut oil–infused, delightfully fragrant dental floss seven years ago, no one was talking about oral care as self-care. Floss was strictly a commodity," said co-founder and CEO Catherine Cu. "We proved that customers are willing to pay more for floss that is more effective and makes them feel good. Today, beautifully designed oral-care is a booming category under the wider umbrella of self-care."
The co-founders soon realized that sustainability was the next big challenge in a sector dominated by single-use virgin plastics. In 2019, it began offering refill spools. In 2021, Cocofloss switched to a thread woven with ~85% recycled polyester, sourced from post-consumer PET water bottles. Last year, it also launched the Cocobrush, its toothbrush made with recycled ocean-bound plastic.
"We've demonstrated that you can invest in more sustainable materials — even when they cost more — without negatively impacting growth," said Cat. "Our commitment to putting the health of people and the planet first has only increased our loyal customer base. It's also helped us gain more GenZ consumers, who are now beginning to purchase oral-care products for themselves."
On 9/9, Cocofloss will expand into tooth care for tots with the launch of the Kids Refillable Cocoflosser, an environmentally friendly alternative to flimsy, disposable flossers. And in October, it will release CocoPlush Threaders, a fluffy floss made of 100% recycled polyester, designed for flossing around braces, bridges, and implants.
"We started off making floss both effective and fun. Today we're designing products to revolutionize your entire oral-care routine," said Dr. Chrystle Cu, co-founder and head of R&D.
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About Cocofloss
Cocofloss was founded in 2015 by two remarkable sisters: Dr. Chrystle Cu, a preventative dentist, and Catherine Cu, a former financial analyst. They joined forces at Cocofloss to fight gum disease and cavities by making the world's most effective and delightful oral care.
Inc. 5000 Methodology
Produced every year since 1982, the Inc. 5000 list analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the U.S. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters are facing an election unlike any they’ve seen, with 48 candidates running to succeed the man who had held the state’s only U.S. House seat for 49 years.
While some of the candidates in this week’s special primary have name recognition, including Sarah Palin and Santa Claus — yes, Santa Claus — many are relative unknowns or political novices — a fishing guide, a contractor, a gold miner who went to prison for allegedly threatening federal land managers.
The huge number of candidates and the short timeline for holding the election after Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young’s death on March 18 has some voters overwhelmed and scrambling to learn more about their options. This will be the first election under a system approved by voters in 2020 that ends party primaries, meaning all candidates are on the same one-page ballot.
The four candidates who win the most votes will advance to an August special election, in which ranked choice voting will be used. The winner of that contest will serve the remainder of Young’s term, which ends in January. A separate set of elections later this year will decide who serves a two-year term beginning in January.
Max Sumner, a general contractor from Wasilla running for the seat as a Republican, said he’s as serious about his bid “as anyone else that knows they aren’t going to win.” He said he was interested in being part of the “first experiment” under the new elections process and in saying he had run for Congress.
“I don’t agree with the government being run by career politicians. I think it should be like a couple terms and you’re out,” he said.
He said he voted for himself and is asking others to do so but isn’t campaigning. He said he’s also pulling for another Republican in the race, Josh Revak, a state senator who was co-chair of Young’s reelection campaign and has been endorsed by Young’s widow.
In all, there are 16 Republican candidates including Palin, a former Alaska governor; Nick Begich, a businessman from a political family of prominent Democrats; former state lawmaker John Coghill; and Tara Sweeney, who also was a co-chair of Young’s campaign and who has been endorsed by a group representing leaders of the state’s influential Alaska Native regional corporations.
Nearly half the candidates running, 22, are independents. That includes Al Gross, an orthopedic surgeon who ran for Senate in 2020 with support from the state Democratic party, and a self-described “independent, progressive, democratic socialist” whose legal name is Santa Claus and who serves on the city council for the community of North Pole.
Gross angered some Democrats when in an interview with the Anchorage Daily News he didn’t commit to caucusing with Democrats if elected. He has since said he would. The Alaska Democratic party has urged voters to pick from one of the six Democrats running.
The closest a Democrat came to beating Young in the last 20 years was in 2008, when Young won 50% of the vote and Ethan Berkowitz 45%.
“Alaskans have this propensity to vote for status quo, gauge viability, vote for the devil you know, and I really think under this new system, especially with ranked choice voting, we have an opportunity to change” that dynamic, said Lindsay Kavanaugh, the Alaska Democratic party’s executive director.
Revak released a video in which he says he’s “waging a war on Santa” and his “Marxist fantasies.” Revak’s campaign said the video was meant to be light-hearted, but Claus said he isn’t running as a joke.
“I’m 75, and I want to spend my time and energy wisely,” Claus said.
Claus’ candidacy and particularly his support of abortion rights caught the attention of voter Sandi Hicks, a Juneau independent. She last month sought advice on a community Facebook page about where to find candidate information. Commenters shared links to news sites, including one that posted candidate surveys.
Others on her short list include Gross; Democrat Mary Peltola, a former legislator; and independent Jeff Lowenfels, a gardening expert with a legal background, including as a former assistant attorney general.
“I’m feeling like I’m more comfortable about, you know, instead of 48 people, I’m down to three or four people,” Hicks said.
Around 100,000 ballots already have been returned in what is primarily a by-mail election. That is more than the 88,817 cast in the 2016 regular primary, when turnout was just 17%. It’s anyone’s guess how many of the ballots sent to registered voters will be returned.
There are opportunities for in-person or early voting in around 165 communities, many of them rural, where mail service can be spotty. The state Division of Elections and advocacy groups have been working to educate voters on the new elections process, including reminding them they only pick one candidate this go-round.
The division’s online candidate list includes contact information and links to candidate websites, for those who have them. One candidate, Republican John T. Callahan, has a website simply featuring a quote often attributed to Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman: “If nominated, I will not run. If elected, I will not serve.”
Libertarian Chris Bye said his candidacy began with him and others complaining about Congress and challenging each other to run. He decided to go for it. He is one of the few candidates, including Begich and Democrat Christopher Constant, who began running for the House before Young’s death.
Bye, who said he quit his job with the military to run, calls himself a “normal dude.” He said he works in retail and as a fishing guide and that Congress needs people like him.
“I believe that typical Alaskans can make better decisions than groomed or professional politicians, period,” he said.
Coghill, whose late father was heavily involved in Alaska politics, said he’s “sorry” there are so many candidates “because it makes it more confusing (in) a very confusing election.”
Name recognition in this race is important, he said.
“My name is at least recognized, sometimes well respected, sometimes not so well — but at least known,” Coghill said.
Adam Wool, a state lawmaker running as a Democrat in the race, said the election reminds him of the online poll in Britain years ago in which people were asked what the country’s new polar research vessel should be called. The runaway winning suggestion: Boaty McBoatface.
“This election has a little bit of that going for it, with a bunch of people that we don’t know and people with funny names and celebrity-type candidates, like Sarah Palin,” he said, adding that he doesn’t want the election to turn into one where people make choices for “shock value.”
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Spotty fall colors likely in New England amid drought
(AP) - This summer’s drought is expected to cause a patchy array of fall color starting earlier in the leaf-peeping haven of New England while the autumn colors are likely to be muted and not last as long in the drought- and heat-stricken areas of the south.
In New England, experts anticipate the season, which typically peaks in October, to be more spread out with some trees changing earlier or even browning and dropping leaves because of the drought. Other places, like Texas, could see colors emerging later in the fall due to warm temperatures.
“We will still have brilliant colors in New England because of the fact that we have so many different kinds of trees and they’re growing on kind of ridges, and kind of slopes and wetlands,” said Richard Primack, a professor of plant ecology at Boston University. “You know we will have good color but the color will probably be more spotty than usual.”
Leaf peeping is big business in places like New England, where millions of visitors from around the country and world bring in billions of dollars.
Everyone from inns to diners often count on this business to get them through the rest of the year. But predicting when those colors will peak is not an exact science; requiring experts to consider everything from temperature, the length of the day and stresses like pests and drought.
In Vermont, the 18-room Mad River Barn, an inn in Fayston, typically sells out for about three weeks in a row starting in late September, said inn manager Jess Kotch. But those leaf-peepers don’t make reservations far in advance.
“Typically we get so many inquiries for last-minute stays through that period that I don’t even really start thinking about it until this week and next week,” she said.
This year, drought is one of the big concerns in many parts of the country.
Severe and even extreme drought set in this summer in southern New England and remains in some areas, while up north parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are in a moderate drought or are abnormally dry. In those northern New England states, the color will depend on the health of the individual trees and is expected to be good to variable.
“Where you have those real dry sandy soils or you know, trees that have had health issues accumulating over time you may see some effect on fall foliage on those trees,” Wendy Scribner, a forestry field specialist with the University of New Hampshire extension service, said. “But I think we just have so many of them that we still will see some coloration.”
In Oklahoma, where much of the state is in severe or extreme drought, the trees are expected to change earlier than usual and it will be quicker. Some oak trees started browning and dropping leaves this summer, said Alex Schwartz, district silviculturist for the Oklahoma Ranger Districts of the Ouachita National Forest.
“When the trees experience moderate to severe drought stress like we’ve had, what they’re going to do is they’re going to probably stop that production — what little they’ve had over the summer —- stop that production a lot quicker, and they’re not going to produce a lot of those other pigments like the carotenoids that bring out those other fall colors,” he said.
The same thing is happening on some ridgetops in Connecticut where oak trees in thin dry soils are browning and dropping leaves early, meaning they’re shutting down. And many southern New England beech trees, whose leaves typically turn yellow and orange in the fall, have been hit by beech leaf disease, causing them to drop their leaves, said Robert Marra, a forest pathologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
“It’s going to have a very serious impact on fall colors in the sense that most of the beeches, many of them throughout southern New England, were hit so badly by beech leaf disease this year that they’re just dropping, they don’t have leaves on them to change color,” he said.
In Texas, the colors are likely to be muted and warm temperatures could push back the change, said Mac Martin, partnership coordinator for Texas A&M Forest Service.
“We’re going to probably get a shorter window of the fall colors that we get here in general as well as probably less kind of brilliant colors,” he said.
Visitors to the White Mountain Hotel and Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire, are not holding off in making reservations, said Carol Sullivan, director of sales and marketing.
“The last two years for us have been very strong, and that is the same prediction for us this year, that we will have an equally strong, if not even stronger, fall foliage season, regardless of what the weather does,” she said.
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AP reporter Kathy McCormack contributed to this report from Concord, New Hampshire.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Along, a first-of-its-kind teacher-student connection builder, has been listed as a 2022 "Best Tool for Back to School" by Common Sense Education. Along is among five tools for emotional wellbeing highlighted for 2022 by Common Sense Education, an independent and trusted source that educators turn to for support and advice about technology, apps, and websites to use in the classroom.
"As educators prepare for the 2022-23 back-to-school season, Along offers a fast, easy, and free way to prioritize and consistently build teacher-student relationships within their school communities," said Samia Zaidi, Along's program director. "We know that when these strong connections are established at the start of the year, students show up to the classroom more primed to learn. Long-term, these connections are also critical to the establishment of students' sense of belonging and wellbeing."
Along was created by a team of educators who understand the complexities of today's classrooms: teachers have little time to devote to non-academic activities; it's difficult to connect in-person with every student in the classroom; and there are few resources available to help create teacher-student connections. Along was purpose-built to overcome these specific barriers and to easily integrate into a teacher's day. The research-informed reflection questions, classroom activities, and educator practice resources are designed to start fostering authentic teacher-student relationships on day one—for free— with minimal prep time, and can be used to meaningfully reach students.
Educators can go to Along.org to sign up. From there, they may start by choosing a reflection question to get to know their students. Educators simply record their own response, send it to their students, and then their students can answer back using text, audio, or video. This reflection loop is direct from teacher to student.
To sign up for free, please visit https://www.along.org/.
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Along is a first-of-its-kind teacher-student connect builder provided at no cost by Gradient Learning, a nonprofit organization founded and led by educators who are driven to bring communities, schools, and families together in pursuit of meeting the needs of every student. Using simple, yet powerful, reflection questions, Along helps to solve the connection gap between teachers and their students by fostering authentic conversations. With the support of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Gradient Learning partners with communities, schools, and educators to create solutions—such as the Summit Learning program and Along—to meet the holistic needs of every student while fostering success for all.
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After nearly 250 years of steeping in the Boston Harbor, the nation's no 1. hard iced tea brand is making up for all that lost tea
BOSTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, the nation's no. 1 hard iced tea brand¹, is celebrating Fourth of July this year with its biggest giveaway in history... inspired by history! Recently bringing the brand's Tea Drop campaign to life on the Boston Tea Party Ship, Twisted Tea wants to make up for all the tea dumped in the Harbor during the Boston Tea Party in December 1773 by giving it back to fans – in the form of Twisted Tea, of course.
Beginning June 30 through Fourth of July weekend, Twisted Tea will give away 1,773 12-packs of Twisted Tea to fans across the country to commemorate the year of the Boston Tea Party. Fans can visit TwistedTea.com/TeaParty to claim their gift card valid to purchase a Twisted Tea 12-pack wherever Twisted Tea is sold.
"Twisted Tea is all about getting the good times going and celebrating our fans, so this Fourth of July, we're ready to fuel the fun," said Erica Taylor, Brand Director for Twisted Tea. "Bringing the spirit of our Tea Drop spots to life, we're always looking for new ways to surprise and delight our fans, and this giveaway ahead of summer's biggest holiday does just that."
But Twisted Tea isn't stopping there. In addition to giving away 1,773 12-packs, the brand is bringing the big yellow crate featured aboard the Boston Tea Party Ship to one lucky fan in their very own Tea Drop. Featuring all of Twisted Tea's summer essentials and more, the brand will surprise one fan with a Tea Drop delivered right to their door. Follow @TwistedTea on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more.
Fit for summertime or anytime drinking, Twisted Tea offers the best-tasting hard tea out there. Packed with deliciously refreshing flavor, Twisted Tea tastes like real iced tea because it's made with real brewed tea. Easy to drink with no carbonation, Twisted Tea offers the perfect kick of 5% alcohol to turn your day up a notch.
For more information about Twisted Tea and where to find it near you, check out TwistedTea.com. For official rules and to learn more about the 1,773 12-pack giveaway, visit TwistedTea.com/TeaParty.
About Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea:
Twisted Tea, the No. 1 refreshing hard tea in the country, was founded in 2001 on the twisted promise that a hard iced tea should taste like real iced tea. Incredibly smooth and refreshing, Twisted Tea is made with real brewed tea for a delicious, easy to drink hard tea available in a variety of flavors, including fan favorites, Original and Half & Half. For more information, visit www.twistedtea.com.
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WASHINGTON , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) has declared a second quarter dividend of $0.95 per share for each of Farmer Mac's three classes of common stock – Class A Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM.A), Class B Voting Common Stock (not listed on any exchange), and Class C Non-Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM). The quarterly dividend will be payable on June 30, 2022 to holders of record of common stock as of June 15, 2022.
Farmer Mac's board of directors has also declared a dividend on each of Farmer Mac's five classes of preferred stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share of 6.000% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C (NYSE: AGM.PR.C), $0.35625 per share of 5.700% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D (NYSE: AGM.PR.D), $0.359375 per share of 5.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock Series E (NYSE: AGM.PR.E), $0.328125 per share of 5.250% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock Series F (NYSE: AGM.PR.F), and $0.3046875 per share of 4.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (AGM.PR.G), is for the period from but not including April 17, 2022 to and including July 17, 2022. These preferred stock dividends will be payable on July 17, 2022 to holders of record of those classes of preferred stock as of July 1, 2022.
About Farmer Mac
Farmer Mac is a vital part of the agricultural credit markets and was created to increase access to and reduce the cost of capital for the benefit of American agricultural and rural communities. As the nation's secondary market for agricultural credit, we provide financial solutions to a broad spectrum of the agricultural community, including agricultural lenders, agribusinesses, and other institutions that can benefit from access to flexible, low-cost financing and risk management tools. Farmer Mac's customers benefit from its low cost of funds, low overhead costs, and high operational efficiency. Additional information about Farmer Mac is available on Farmer Mac's website at www.farmermac.com.
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With Roe in doubt, some fear tech surveillance of pregnancy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — When Chandler Jones realized she was pregnant during her junior year of college, she turned to a trusted source for information and advice.
Her cellphone.
“I couldn’t imagine before the internet, trying to navigate this,” said Jones, 26, who graduated Tuesday from the University of Baltimore School of Law. “I didn’t know if hospitals did abortions. I knew Planned Parenthood did abortions, but there were none near me. So I kind of just Googled.”
But with each search, Jones was being surreptitiously followed — by the phone apps and browsers that track us as we click away, capturing even our most sensitive health data.
Online searches. Period apps. Fitness trackers. Advice helplines. GPS. The often obscure companies collecting our health history and geolocation data may know more about us than we know ourselves.
For now, the information is mostly used to sell us things, like baby products targeted to pregnant women. But in a post-Roe world — if the Supreme Court upends the 1973 decision that legalized abortion, as a draft opinion suggests it may in the coming weeks — the data would become more valuable, and women more vulnerable.
Privacy experts fear that pregnancies could be surveilled and the data shared with police or sold to vigilantes.
“The value of these tools for law enforcement is for how they really get to peek into the soul,” said Cynthia Conti-Cook, a lawyer and technology fellow at the Ford Foundation. “It gives (them) the mental chatter inside our heads.”
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HIPAA, HOTLINES, HEALTH HISTORIES
The digital trail only becomes clearer when we leave home, as location apps, security cameras, license plate readers and facial recognition software track our movements. The development of these tech tools has raced far ahead of the laws and regulations that might govern them.
And it’s not just women who should be concerned. The same tactics used to surveil pregnancies can be used by life insurance companies to set premiums, banks to approve loans and employers to weigh hiring decisions, experts said.
Or it could — and sometimes does — send women who experience miscarriages cheery ads on their would-be child’s birthday.
It’s all possible because HIPAA, the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, protects medical files at your doctor’s office but not the information that third-party apps and tech companies collect about you. Nor does HIPAA cover the health histories collected by non-medical “crisis pregnancy centers,” which are run by anti-abortion groups. That means the information can be shared with, or sold to, almost anyone.
Jones contacted one such facility early in her Google search, before figuring out they did not offer abortions.
“The dangers of unfettered access to Americans’ personal data have never been more clear. Researching birth control online, updating a period-tracking app or bringing a phone to the doctor’s office could be used to track and prosecute women across the U.S.,” Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said last week.
For myriad reasons, both political and philosophical, data privacy laws in the U.S. have lagged far behind those adopted in Europe in 2018.
Until this month, anyone could buy a weekly trove of data on clients at more than 600 Planned Parenthood sites around the country for as little as $160, according to a recent Vice investigation that led one data broker to remove family planning centers from the customer “pattern” data it sells. The files included approximate patient addresses (down to the census block, derived from where their cellphones “sleep” at night), income brackets, time spent at the clinic, and the top places people stopped before and after their visits.
While the data did not identify patients by name, experts say that can often be pieced together, or de-anonymized, with a little sleuthing.
In Arkansas, a new law will require women seeking an abortion to first call a state hotline and hear about abortion alternatives. The hotline, set to debut next year, will cost the state nearly $5 million a year to operate. Critics fear it will be another way to track pregnant women, either by name or through an identifier number. Other states are considering similar legislation.
The widespread surveillance capabilities alarm privacy experts who fear what’s to come if Roe v. Wade is overturned. The Supreme Court is expected to issue its opinion by early July.
“A lot of people, where abortion is criminalized — because they have nowhere to go — are going to go online, and every step that they take (could) ... be surveilled,” Conti-Cook said.
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PUNISH WOMEN, DOCTORS OR FRIENDS?
Women of color like Jones, along with poor women and immigrants, could face the most dire consequences if Roe falls since they typically have less power and money to cover their tracks. They also tend to have more abortions, proportionally, perhaps because they have less access to health care, birth control and, in conservative states, schools with good sex education programs.
The leaked draft suggests the Supreme Court could be ready to let states ban or severely restrict abortion through civil or criminal penalties. More than half are poised to do so. Abortion foes have largely promised not to punish women themselves, but instead target their providers or people who help them access services.
“The penalties are for the doctor, not for the woman,” Republican state Rep. Jim Olsen of Oklahoma said last month of a new law that makes performing an abortion a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
But abortion advocates say that remains to be seen.
“When abortion is criminalized, pregnancy outcomes are investigated,” said Tara Murtha, the communications director at the Women’s Law Project in Philadelphia, who recently co-authored a report on digital surveillance in the abortion sphere.
She wonders where the scrutiny would end. Prosecutors have already taken aim at women who use drugs during pregnancy, an issue Justice Clarence Thomas raised during the Supreme Court arguments in the case in December.
“Any adverse pregnancy outcome can turn the person who was pregnant into a suspect,” Murtha said.
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STATE LIMITS, TECH STEPS, PERSONAL TIPS
A few states are starting to push back, setting limits on tech tools as the fight over consumer privacy intensifies.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, through a legal settlement, stopped a Boston-based ad company from steering anti-abortion smartphone ads to women inside clinics there that offer abortion services, deeming it harassment. The firm had even proposed using the same “geofencing” tactics to send anti-abortion messages to high school students.
In Michigan, voters amended the state Constitution to prohibit police from searching someone’s data without a warrant. And in California, home to Silicon Valley, voters passed a sweeping digital privacy law that lets people see their data profiles and ask to have them deleted. The law took effect in 2020.
The concerns are mounting, and have forced Apple, Google and other tech giants to begin taking steps to rein in the sale of consumer data. That includes Apple’s launch last year of its App Tracking Transparency feature, which lets iPhone and iPad users block apps from tracking them.
Abortion rights activists, meanwhile, suggest women in conservative states leave their cellphones, smartwatches and other wearable devices at home when they seek reproductive health care, or at least turn off the location services. They should also closely examine the privacy policies of menstrual trackers and other health apps they use.
“There are things that people can do that can help mitigate their risk. Most people will not do them because they don’t know about it or it’s inconvenient,” said Nathan Freed Wessler, a deputy director with the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. “There are very, very few people who have the savvy to do everything.”
Digital privacy was the last thing on Jones’s mind when she found herself pregnant. She was in crisis. She and her partner had ambitious career goals. After several days of searching, she found an appointment for an abortion in nearby Delaware. Fortunately, he had a car.
“When I was going through this, it was just survival mode,” said Jones, who took part in a march Saturday in downtown Baltimore to support abortion rights.
Besides, she said, she’s grown up in the Internet age, a world in which “all of my information is being sold constantly.”
But news of the leaked Supreme Court draft sparked discussions at her law school this month about privacy, including digital privacy in the era of Big Data.
“Literally, because I have my cell phone in my pocket, if I go to a CVS, they know I went to a CVS,” the soon-to-be lawyer said. “I think the privacy right is such a deeper issue in America (and one) that is being violated all the time.”
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This story corrects the title of U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, who is a senator, not representative.
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Krispy Kreme brings back fall favorites earlier than ever
(Gray News) - Fall is arriving at Krispy Kreme earlier with old favorites and a couple of new ones.
Krispy Kreme is kicking off pumpkin spice season on Aug. 8, a month earlier than the company did in 2021.
The lineup includes a new Pumpkin Spice Latte Swirl Doughnut and a new Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee. Old favorites are also coming back, including the Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut, the Pumpkin Spice Original Filled Cheesecake Doughnut, the Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut and a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
“Sure, pumpkin spice is generally associated with fall, but true fans of the flavor will agree that August is close enough!” Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme, said in a release. “So, we’re pulling fall forward, enabling our guests to indulge and enjoy early with delicious pumpkin spice doughnuts and drinks, including our Pumpkin Spice Latte.”
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Experts: Sex crimes case against former police officer might be ‘tip of the iceberg’
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - Investigators and law enforcement experts believe that a former Honolulu police officer accused of being a “prolific sexual predator” may have more victims out there.
Ex-Honolulu Police Department Officer Mason Jordan, 31, will make his first court appearance Tuesday in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was arrested last week. Right now, the case includes four victims.
“You know, it’s been my experience cases like this, there’s always extra victims out there for a variety of reasons. I mean, they don’t just stop with one and you know two is really not a serial offender,” retired HPD Deputy Chief John McCarthy said.
According to court papers filed by prosecutors, Jordan accessed police databases to look into one of his teen victim’s personal information ― before he allegedly sexually assaulted her.
Prosecutors said he logged into that same police database to access a police report filed by a second teen, who had alleged that she was sexually assaulted by Jordan when he posed as a pimp named “Joey.”
“Given the sophisticated nature of how he targeted his victims and concealed his position as a police officer, I would think this was might be a tip of the iceberg. And there’ll be many more victims out there,” said retired state Judge Randal Lee.
Lee, a longtime white-collar crimes investigator and a Hawaii Pacific University criminal justice professor, added that Jordan’s alleged use of HPD computers could also expose the department to civil lawsuits by the victims.
But the HPD said it cooperated with the Homeland Security investigation and opened its own internal investigation after federal authorities raided his locker.
“So as soon as the police department found out in this case, he was (relieved of police duties). He was relieved of his police authority. He was assigned to a desk,” McCarthy added.
Homeland Security investigators don’t know how many more victims there are but they are asking them to come forward.
“If you recognize the the accused and you are a victim, we ask, we’re asking you to call 808-532-3753 That is the line that is dedicated to this particular investigation,” said John F. Tobon, special agent-in-charge at Homeland Securities Investigations.
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WHO says 99% of world’s population breathes poor-quality air
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. health agency says nearly everybody in the world breathes air that doesn’t meet its standards for air quality, calling for more action to reduce fossil-fuel use, which generates pollutants that cause respiratory and blood-flow problems and lead to millions of preventable deaths each year.
The World Health Organization, about six months after tightening its guidelines on air quality, on Monday issued an update to its database on air quality that draws on information from a growing number of cities, towns, and villages across the globe — now totaling over 6,000 municipalities.
WHO said 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds its air-quality limits and is often rife with particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs, enter the veins and arteries, and cause disease. Air quality is poorest in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Asia regions, followed by Africa, it said.
“After surviving a pandemic, it is unacceptable to still have 7 million preventable deaths and countless preventable lost years of good health due to air pollution,” said Dr. Maria Neira, head of WHO’s department of environment, climate change and health. “Yet too many investments are still being sunk into a polluted environment rather than in clean, healthy air.”
The database, which has traditionally considered two types of particulate matter known as PM2.5 and PM10, for the first time has included ground measurements of nitrogen dioxide. The last version of the database was issued in 2018.
Nitrogen dioxide originates mainly from human-generated burning of fuel, such as through automobile traffic, and is most common in urban areas. Exposure can bring respiratory disease like asthma and symptoms like coughing, wheezing and difficulty in breathing, and more hospital and emergency-room admissions, WHO said. The highest concentrations were found in the eastern Mediterranean region.
Particulate matter has many sources, such as transportation, power plants, agriculture, the burning of waste and industry – as well as from natural sources like desert dust. The developing world is particularly hard hit: India had high levels of PM10, while China showed high levels of PM2.5, the database showed.
“Particulate matter, especially PM2.5, is capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and entering the bloodstream, causing cardiovascular, cerebrovascular (stroke) and respiratory impacts,” WHO said. “There is emerging evidence that particulate matter impacts other organs and causes other diseases as well.”
The findings highlight the sheer scale of the changes needed to combat air pollution, said Anumita Roychowdhury, an air pollution expert at Center for Science and Environment, a research and advocacy organization in New Delhi.
India and the world need to brace for major changes to try to curb air pollution, including using electric vehicles, shifting away from fossil fuels, embracing a massive scaling-up of green energy and separating types of waste, she said.
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water, a New Delhi-based think tank, found in a study that more than 60% of India’s PM2.5 loads are from households and industries.
Tanushree Ganguly, who heads the council’s program on air quality, called for action toward reducing emissions from industries, automobiles, biomass burning and domestic energy.
“We need to prioritize clean energy access for households that need it the most, and take active measures to clean up our industrial sector,” she said.
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Aniruddha Ghosal in New Delhi contributed to this report.
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The Temple Community Clinic is a step closer to breaking ground for its new facility at West Avenue J and South 31st Street — the site of a former Temple Fire Rescue & Rescue station — after crews demolished a pre-existing structure in late May.
“We’re excited because we’ve waited forever for that to come down,” Sherri Woytek, Temple Community Clinic’s executive director, told the Telegram. “Everybody has been telling us, ‘Well it’s still there. What’s happening?’ But I think now is when people are realizing, ‘Oh, it’s already gone.’”
Jerry Haisler, an original board member and president for the Temple Community Clinic, called the progress a “fast-moving train.”
“Sherri is working on this every day and the board is involved in several meetings literally every week to be sure that we’re on schedule,” he said. “We’re responding to people who have expressed an interest in visiting and finding out more about the clinic, responding to (Pillar Architecture Studio), and responding to donors. All of that is in process right now.”
When the Temple Community Clinic relocates from its current site at 1905 Curtis B. Elliot Drive in East Temple, it will have more than double the space for offering cardiology, dental, dermatology, gastroenterology, gynecology, mental health, optometry, podiatry and social work services to clients — individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and not eligible for government health programs.
The project, which is currently pegged to cost $7.4 million, will feature a central location for staff with skylights, seven exam rooms, two procedure rooms, private consultation rooms, a conference room, a break room, a lab, and offices for medical, mental health and social workers.
An attached indoor and outdoor community area where the clinic can host larger educational events, live cooking demonstrations and other miscellaneous activities also was designed into the footprint.
“I think people are eager to see the renderings,” Woytek said. “We had them where our med staff is, but I had some extras lying around and decided to put them out in the lobby. My staff fielded so many questions since. So people are excited and they really want to know more. They’re saying, ‘I can’t wait till our clinic does this.’”
About a third of the $7.4 million cost is currently funded — financing that includes a $200,000 matching grant from the Carpenter Foundation, a $1 million pledge from the McLane family and private donations from several area residents.
Temple businessman Drayton McLane Jr. previously told the Telegram how he expects the new facility to become a “central piece” of community health by relocating closer to downtown Temple and near other medical facilities.
“They wanted a more central location where it’s accessible by the bus system that’s there and where people can see it … because the majority of the people in the community don’t even know where it is now,” he said. “It’ll also be a more modern building that’s designed to administer health services by doctors and nurses who are mostly providing their services free of charge. It has filled a need for the 30 years they’ve been in business.”
In 2021, patients generated 10,939 encounters with staff who volunteered a total of 3,702 hours, according to the Temple Community Clinic.
“We delivered … over $5 million in community impact (during that time),” Woytek said.
Yet the Temple Community Clinic knows it can provide even more assistance to Bell County residents with its planned facility.
“We have so many people that are underserved or unserved and that don’t have easy access to health care,” Dr. Andrejs Avots-Avotins, a physician at Baylor Scott & White and a Temple Community Clinic board member, said. “They found a medical home at the clinic where we can take care of not just their health care needs but provide them education and resources. It’s just been a blessing.”
Going out for local contractor bids sometime around July is among the next steps for moving forward.
“The design is about where it needs to be and so we’re getting to that point of looking at contractors,” Haisler said. “Then that process has to work itself out for about three or four weeks. There’s a huge amount of construction that’s happening in this area and that’s great for our community. We just want to be sure we’re up front with all that.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_c401c688-e846-11ec-b080-ef82e22705b8.html | 2022-06-10T00:14:10Z |
(PRESENTED BY UNITED HEALTHCARE & WELLMED) — Heart disease, diabetes and respiratory illness are at epidemic levels for older Americans.
So, what can be done to help keep people affected, out of the hospital? Inside DFW was joined by Dr. Kenneth Adams, who is the Chief Medical Officer at United Healthcare Medicare and Retirement.
Adams discussed:
- Staying out of the hospital
- Receiving coordinated care and correct care to help manage chronic conditions
- Other options for plans with more coverage and financial assistance
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Police: Mother arrested after child found outside in heat, covered in feces
SURPRISE, Ariz. (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - A mother in Arizona has been arrested after her son was found reportedly living in deplorable conditions.
Arizona’s Family reports 29-year-old Cheyenne Fenney was taken into custody on Thursday on a count of child abuse after police found her 2-year-old son outside, alone and covered in animal feces.
Police said they were called to the neighborhood regarding reports of a child walking outside unattended on a sidewalk.
Arriving officers said they found a 2-year-old boy, wearing only a diaper and pants, outside in temperatures that were about 102 degrees. Authorities noted that the boy was covered in what appeared to be animal feces from head to toe.
Witnesses told police the child was wandering around for over an hour before the boy’s mother came outside looking for him.
According to officers, they went to Fenney’s home to make contact with her when they found feces and urine throughout the house from five dogs and two cats living there.
Investigators said Fenney’s other child, an adult who also lives at the home, told them that Fenney leaves the boy to care for himself as she stays in her room all day until he comes home.
Police said the child was evaluated and given medical attention before being turned over to the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
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Design Evaluations identify digital accessibility issues rooted in design before they make their way to live environments
TORONTO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eSSENTIAL Accessibility (eA), the leading Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, today announced the launch of its newest solution capability, Design Evaluations. Based on the market's first-ever design-focused Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) rule library, Design Evaluations will identify digital accessibility issues rooted in the design of a digital asset or experience, eliminating barriers well before development begins.
"With Design Evaluations, we're fundamentally changing how design teams can improve the accessibility of digital experiences," said Mark Steele, Co-Founder and CEO of eSSENTIAL Accessibility. "Helping organizations identify accessibility errors early in their creative process means teams can catch errors before they become barriers for users in a live environment. And designers will learn from this process, increasing their capacity to build inclusive designs over time."
Accessibility errors rooted in design are present on the vast majority of websites today. According to a recent WebAIM accessibility evaluation of the homepages for the top million websites, low-contrast text was the most commonly detected WCAG issue. The study reveals it's present on 84 percent of homepages. Low-contrast text is a design flaw and just one of the WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria that relate to design.
By identifying and solving accessibility issues in the design phase, teams can solve for the vast majority of accessibility errors. Of the 50 WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria, 41 criteria, or 82 percent, can be addressed, at least partially, in design. eA's Design Evaluations will flag these WCAG errors, enabling designers to correct them before their website, app, or product advances further in its development lifecycle. This reduces the costs of fixing accessibility errors downstream, and preserves team capacity for other important work.
There are two types of eA Design Evaluations:
- Digital Brand Evaluations provide design feedback on an organization's branding style guide, the foundation of its visual identity.
- Interface Design Evaluations provide feedback on any newly designed pages, screens, or product views.
Design Evaluations are supported by the multi-faceted capabilities of the integrated eA Platform. Organizations can upload designs for analysis to the platform, then monitor status, review results, and receive actionable feedback with guidance and resources, all from one convenient interface.
eSSENTIAL Accessibility is the smarter way to digital accessibility and legal compliance. As the leading Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, it enables brands to empower people by helping them deliver inclusive web, mobile, and product experiences that comply with global regulations and ensure that people of all abilities have equal access. Learn more at www.essentialaccessibility.com.
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Mississippi sues Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and three former pro wrestlers along with several other people and businesses to try to recover millions of misspent welfare dollars that were intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S.
The lawsuit says the defendants “squandered” more than $20 million in money from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families anti-poverty program.
The suit was filed less than two weeks after a mother and son who ran a nonprofit group and an education company in Mississippi pleaded guilty to state criminal charges tied to the misspending. Nancy New, 69, and Zachary New, 39, agreed to testify against others in what state Auditor Shad White has called Mississippi’s largest public corruption case in the past two decades.
In early 2020, Nancy New, Zachary New, former Mississippi Department of Human Services executive director John Davis and three other people were charged in state court, with prosecutors saying welfare money had been misspent on items such as drug rehabilitation in Malibu, California, for former pro wrestler Brett DiBiase.
DiBiase is a defendant in the lawsuit filed Monday in Hinds County Circuit Court, as are his father and brother who were also pro wrestlers, Ted DiBiase Sr. and Ted “Teddy” DiBiase Jr.
Ted DiBiase Sr. was known as the “The Million Dollar Man” while wrestling. He is a Christian evangelist and motivational speaker, and he ran Heart of David Ministries Inc., which received $1.7 million in welfare grant money in 2017 and 2018 for mentorship, marketing and other services, according to the lawsuit.
White last year demanded repayment of $77 million of misspent welfare funds from several people and groups, including $1.1 million paid to Favre, who lives in Mississippi. Favre has not been charged with any criminal wrongdoing.
White said Favre was paid for speeches but did not show up. Favre has repaid the money, but White said in October that Favre still owed $228,000 in interest. In a Facebook post when he repaid the first $500,000, Favre said he did not know the money he received came from welfare funds. He also said his charity had provided millions of dollars to poor children in Mississippi and Wisconsin.
Months ago, the auditor’s office turned over the demands for repayment of misspent welfare money to the Mississippi attorney general’s office for enforcement. White said in a statement Monday that he knew the attorney general’s office eventually would file suit.
“I applaud the team filing this suit and am grateful the state is taking another step toward justice for the taxpayers,” White said. “We will continue to work alongside our federal partners — who have been given access to all our evidence for more than two years — to make sure the case is fully investigated.”
The lawsuit filed Monday said Favre at one time was the largest individual outside investor and stockholder of Prevacus, a Florida-based company that was trying to develop a concussion drug. The suit said that in December 2018, Favre urged Prevacus CEO Jake VanLandingham to ask Nancy New to use welfare grant money to invest in the company.
The suit also said Favre hosted a Prevacus stock sales presentation at his home in January 2019, attended by VanLandingham, Davis, Nancy New, Zach New and Ted DiBiase Jr., and that an agreement was reached to spend “substantial” welfare grant money in Prevacus and later in its corporate affiliate PreSolMD Inc.
The suit said the stock was in the names of Nancy New and Zach New but was also for the financial benefit of Favre, VanLandingham and the two companies. The lawsuit demands repayment of $2.1 million in welfare grant money that was improperly paid to the two companies in 2019.
The Associated Press on Monday called a number once listed for Favre Enterprises and a recording said it was no longer in service.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Gov. Tate Reeves said in a joint statement Monday: “Our purpose with this suit is to seek justice for the broken trust of the people of Mississippi and recover funds that were misspent.”
Davis was chosen to lead the Department of Human Services in 2016 by then-Gov. Phil Bryant — who, like Reeves, Fitch and White, is a Republican. Davis retired in July 2019 and is awaiting trial on criminal charges in the misspending.
Brett DiBiase pleaded guilty in December 2020 to one count of making a false statement. He said in court documents that he had submitted documents and received full payment for work he did not complete. He agreed to pay $48,000 in restitution and his sentencing was deferred.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
SUMMARY NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTIONS
To: All persons or entities who (1) purchased or otherwise acquired publicly-traded common stock of Zuora, Inc. during the period from April 12, 2018 to May 30, 2019 and/or (2) purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Zuora, Inc. common stock pursuant or traceable to the Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in connection with Zuora's April 12, 2018 initial public offering (the "Classes").
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the above-captioned actions have been certified to proceed as class actions on behalf of the Classes as defined above.
The Federal Action, Roberts v. Zuora, Inc., Case No. 3:19-cv-03422-SI (N.D. Cal.), asserts claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder against Zuora, Inc., Tien Tzuo, and Tyler Sloat. It is brought by class representative New Zealand Methodist Trust Association ("Federal Class Representative"). The action alleges that between April 12, 2018 and May 30, 2019, defendants issued allegedly false and misleading statements and omissions about the functionality of Zuora's products.
The State Action, Olsen v. Zuora, Inc., Lead Case No. 20-CIV-01918 (Cal. Super. Ct., Cnty. of San Mateo), asserts claims under Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933 against Zuora, Inc., Tien Tzuo, Tyler Sloat, Peter Fenton, Kenneth A. Goldman, Timothy Haley, Jason Pressman, Michelangelo Volpi, Magdalena Yesil, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Allen & Company LLC, Jefferies LLC, Canaccord Genuity LLC, and Needham & Company, LLC ("Defendants"). It is brought by class representative Aric Olsen ("State Class Representative"). The action alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with Zuora's April 12, 2018 initial public offering allegedly contained false and misleading statements and omissions about the functionality of Zuora's products.
Defendants in the Federal Action and the State Action deny all of the above allegations and deny any wrongdoing or violation of law. PLEASE NOTE: At this time, there is no judgment, settlement, or monetary recovery in either action. Trial in the Federal Action is currently scheduled for May 8, 2023.
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE CLASS, YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THESE ACTIONS. A full printed Notice of Pendency of Class Actions ("Notice"), which fully sets forth the rights and obligations of class members, is currently being mailed to persons who have been identified as potential class members. If you have not yet received the full printed Notice, you can obtain a copy at www.ZuoraSecuritiesLitigation.com or by contacting the Notice Administrator at:
Zuora Securities Litigation
c/o Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions
P.O. Box 5530
Portland, OR 97228-5530
Your interests in the Federal Action are being represented by the Federal Class Representative and the Federal Class Counsel. Their contact information is:
Steve Berman
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
1301 Second Avenue, Suite 2000
Seattle, WA 98101
Telephone: (206) 623-7292
Facsimile: (206) 623-0594
steve@hbsslaw.com
Lucas E. Gilmore
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
715 Hearst Avenue, Suite 202
Berkeley, CA 94710
Telephone: (510) 725-3000
Facsimile: (510) 725-3001
lucasg@hbsslaw.com
Your interests in the State Action are being represented by the State Class Representative and the State Class Counsel. Their contact information is:
Francis A. Bottini, Jr.
Yury A. Kolesnikov
Bottini & Bottini, Inc.
7817 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 102
La Jolla, CA 92037
Telephone: (858) 914-2001
Facsimile: (858) 914-2002
fbottini@bottinilaw.com
ykolesnikov@bottinilaw.com
If you are a member of one or both of the Classes, you have the right to decide whether to remain a member of the Class(es). If you want to remain a member of the Class(es), you do not need to do anything at this time other than to retain your documentation reflecting your transactions and holdings in Zuora common stock. If you are a member of the Class(es) and do not exclude yourself from the Class(es), you will be bound by the proceedings in these actions, including all past, present, and future orders and judgments of the Court, whether favorable or unfavorable. If you move, or if the Notice was mailed to an old or incorrect address, please send the Notice Administrator written notification of your new address.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE BOUND BY ANY ORDER OR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE ACTIONS, YOU MUST REQUEST TO EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE CLASS(ES). However, if you request exclusion, you will not be eligible to receive a share of any money which might be recovered for the benefit of the Class(es). There is no monetary relief currently available. To exclude yourself from the Class, you must submit a written request for exclusion postmarked no later than October 30, 2022, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the full printed Notice.
Further information regarding this notice or the actions may be obtained by writing to the Notice Administrator at the address provided above or at www.ZuoraSecuritiesLitigation.com.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT REGARDING THIS NOTICE.
Dated: June 24, 2022
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
Dated: June 28, 2022
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
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- Solar-plus-storage solution reduces university's environmental impact, dependence on Hawaii grid.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions and Brigham Young University-Hawaii today announced completion of a campuswide renewable energy system that includes rooftop solar, carport solar and battery energy storage.
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), designed and constructed the renewable energy system and the battery energy storage system containing Tesla Megapacks.
The estimated annual electricity production of the entire project will be 6.37 megawatt-hours – enough to meet an estimated 39% of the university's energy needs each year.
"This project has made BYU-Hawaii more eco-friendly and reduced our environmental impact," said Kevin Schlag, operations vice president. "The combination of solar and battery storage is a smart solution that will allow us to support our students and their education more sustainably by potentially saving the university over $20 million in utility costs over the system's life."
Located on 100 acres in Laie on the island of Oahu, the university's renewable energy project consists of three rooftop solar installations, five solar carports throughout the campus, including its main parking lot, and 7,324.8 kWh of battery storage.
"Now more than ever, universities, companies and municipalities are powering their infrastructure using renewable energy to ensure sustainability and reduce carbon emissions," said Chris Fallon, president of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. "We're proud that we were able to deliver the faculty, students and administration of Brigham Young University-Hawaii a renewable energy solution that positively impacts the local environment and reduces the university's impact on the energy grid in Hawaii."
The university financed the project through a 20-year power purchase agreement with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) – a Fortune 150 company and one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S. – headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is a leader in sustainable energy, helping large enterprises reduce power costs, lower emissions, and increase resiliency. The team provides wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy. Visit Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions and follow on LinkedIn and YouTube for more information.
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions includes the following subsidiaries of Duke Energy Corporation that are registered to transact business in various states and may be branded as Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions for marketing purposes: Duke Energy Commercial Enterprises, Inc.; Duke Energy One, Inc.; Duke Energy Renewables, Inc.; Duke Energy Renewables Commercial, LLC; Duke Energy Renewable Services, LLC; Duke Energy Renewables Solar, LLC; Duke Energy Renewables Storage, LLC; Duke Energy Renewables Wind, LLC; and REC Solar Commercial Corporation.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy strategy to create a smarter energy future for its customers and communities – with goals of at least a 50% carbon reduction by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company is a top U.S. renewable energy provider, on track to own or purchase 16,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2025.
More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Brigham Young University-Hawaii is the preeminent international center of learning in the Pacific. Its small campus is a unique laboratory of intercultural leadership development, where a diverse population of 2,800 students representing nearly 60 countries live, study and work together. Small classes taught by expert faculty empower students to master a challenging and relevant curriculum. Affordable tuition, financial aid, and online study options make this valuable education more accessible.
Operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a total BYU-Hawaii education involves not only intellectual learning and career preparation, but also moral, ethical, and spiritual enrichment. All the while, students enjoy living and learning in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Graduates go forth to serve, prepared to promote peace and prosperity as leaders worldwide.
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TORONTO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Tucows Inc. (NASDAQ: TCX) (TSX: TC), a global internet services leader, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. All figures are in U.S. dollars.
"The first quarter was a very solid start to 2022, with revenue and gross profit up 14% and 22% year-over-year, respectively, driven by strong growth in each of our Ting Internet Services ("Ting") and Wavelo Platform Services ("Wavelo") businesses, as our Tucows Domain Services ("Tucows Domains") business delivered another quarter of consistent performance," said Elliot Noss, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tucows Inc. "Adjusted EBITDA decreased 11% from the first quarter last year as we continued to accelerate the build of our Fiber network and ramp up of operations. We achieved a new record for trailing 12-month capital expenditure for the Ting opportunity."
Financial Results
Net revenue for the first quarter of 2022 increased 14% to $81.1 million from $70.9 million for the first quarter of 2021. The increase was the result of growth in revenue from each of Ting Internet Services and Wavelo Platform Services businesses.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2022 increased 22% to $21.2 million from $17.5 million for the first quarter of 2021. The increase was the result of the same factors as net revenue.
Net loss for the first quarter of 2021 was $3.0 million, or a loss of $0.28 per share, compared with net income of $2.1 million, or $0.20 per share, for the first quarter of 2021 with the loss being the result of accelerated build of our Ting Internet Services fiber network and ramp up of operations, higher depreciation and interest expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA1 for the first quarter of 2022 decreased 11% to $11.3 million from $12.7 million for the first quarter of 2021. The modest decline in adjusted EBITDA1 reflects the accelerated build of our Ting Internet Services fiber network and ramp up of operations.
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter of 2022 were $6.2 million compared with $9.1 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021 and $8.3 million at the end of the first quarter of 2021.
Summary Financial Results
(In Thousands of US Dollars, Except Per Share Data)
Summary of Revenues, Gross Profit and Adjusted EBITDA
(In Thousands of US Dollars)
Change in Reporting Segments
During the first quarter of 2022, Tucows completed a reorganization into three businesses: Fiber Internet Services ("Ting"), Platform Services ("Wavelo") and Domain Services ("Tucows Domains"). Previously, we disclosed the three operating and reportable segments: Fiber Internet Services, Mobile Services and Domain Services. The previously named Mobile Services segment was renamed the Platform Services segment, and no longer includes the 10-year payment stream on transferred legacy subscribers earned as part of the DISH Purchase Agreement as well as the retail sale of mobile phones, retail telephony services and transition services, which are now part of the financial results reported under the Corporate category. The renamed Platform Services segment includes Platform and Professional Services offerings (now branded as Wavelo), as well as the billing solutions to Internet services providers ("ISPs") that was previously reported under the Fiber Internet Services segment. The Fiber Internet Services segment now includes only the retail high speed Internet access operations, excluding the billing solutions moved to the new Platform Services segment. The offerings included in the Domain Services segment are unchanged. The Corporate category includes the aforementioned mobile services, as well as eliminations of intercompany transactions, portions of Finance and Human Resources that are centrally managed, Legal and Corporate IT. Prior period comparable results have been restated to reflect the changes in reporting segments. A quarterly summary of the Company's restated segment revenue, gross margin and EBITDA for 2021 and annual 2020 can be found in the "KPI Summary Q1 2022" supplementary disclosure, posted on https://tucows.com/investors/financials/.
Notes:
1. Adjusted EBITDA
Tucows reports all financial information required in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Along with this information, to assist financial statement users in an assessment of our historical performance, the Company typically discloses and discusses a non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted EBITDA, in press releases and on investor conference calls and related events that exclude certain non-cash and other charges as the Company believes that the non-GAAP information enhances investors' overall understanding of our financial performance.
The Company believes that the provision of this supplemental non-GAAP measure allows investors to evaluate the operational and financial performance of the Company's core business using similar evaluation measures to those used by management. The Company uses adjusted EBITDA to measure its performance and prepare its budgets. Since adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial performance measure, the Company's calculation of adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies; and should not be considered in isolation, as a substitute for, or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Because adjusted EBITDA is calculated before certain recurring cash charges, including interest expense and taxes, and is not adjusted for capital expenditures or other recurring cash requirements of the business, it should not be considered as a liquidity measure. Non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting and may differ from non-GAAP financial measures with the same or similar captions that are used by other companies and/or analysts and may differ from period to period. The Company endeavors to compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of the items excluded in the calculation of adjusted EBITDA to net income based on U.S. GAAP, which should be considered when evaluating the Company's results. Tucows strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.
The Company's adjusted EBITDA definition excludes depreciation, impairment and loss on disposition of property and equipment, amortization of intangible assets, income tax provision, interest expense (net), accretion of contingent consideration, stock-based compensation, asset impairment, gains and losses from unrealized foreign currency transactions and costs that are one-time in nature and not indicative of on-going performance (profitability), including acquisition and transition costs. Gains and losses from unrealized foreign currency transactions removes the unrealized effect of the change in the mark-to-market values on outstanding unhedged foreign currency contracts, as well as the unrealized effect from the translation of monetary accounts denominated in non-U.S. dollars to U.S. dollars.
The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to income before provision for income taxes (dollars in thousands):
Management Commentary
Concurrent with the dissemination of this news release, management's pre-recorded audio commentary (and transcript) discussing the quarter and outlook for the Company, has been posted to the Tucows website at http://www.tucows.com/investors/financials.
In lieu of a live question and answer period, for the subsequent eight days (until Friday, May 13), shareholders, analysts and prospective investors can submit questions to Tucows' management at ir@tucows.com. Management will post responses to questions of general interest (audio recording and transcript) to the Company's website at http://www.tucows.com/investors/financials/ on Thursday, May 25, at approximately 4 pm ET. All questions will receive a response, however, questions of a more specific nature may be responded to directly.
About Tucows
Tucows helps connect more people to the benefit of internet access through communications service technology, domain services, and fiber-optic internet infrastructure. Ting (https://ting.com) delivers fixed fiber Internet access with outstanding customer support. Wavelo (http://wavelo.com) is a telecommunications software suite for service providers that simplifies the management of mobile and internet network access, provisioning, billing and subscription, developer tools, and more. OpenSRS (https://opensrs.com), Enom (https://www.enom.com) and Ascio (https://ascio.com) combined manage approximately 25 million domain names and millions of value-added services through a global reseller network of over 35,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover (https://hover.com) makes it easy for individuals and small businesses to manage their domain names and email addresses. More information can be found on Tucows' corporate website (https://tucows.com).
This release includes forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our expectations regarding our future financial results and, including, without limitation, our expectations regarding our ability to realize synergies from the Enom acquisition and our expectation for growth of Ting Internet. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Information about other potential factors that could affect Tucows' business, results of operations and financial condition is included in the Risk Factors sections of Tucows' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Tucows as of the date they are made. Tucows assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
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Downtown Manhattan to Pink Up the Pace with 5K, 1 Mile race to support cancer research
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Those in the Manhattan area will Pink Up the Pace with a 5K and 1 Mile race to support cancer research on Saturday.
Downtown Manhattan, Inc. says at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, it will partner with Stormont Vail Health to host the fifth annual Pink Up the Pace 5K and 1 Mile Honor Walk to support cancer research.
Downtown Manhattan said all proceeds from the race will benefit the Johnson Cancer Research Center on the Kansas State University campus.
Those who wish to participate can sign up to run individually or as a team. A virtual race will also be offered for those who cannot make it on the day of. All participants will get a t-shirt and entrance to the pink party on the AJ’s Pizzeria patio where all runners and walkers will get complimentary beer, lemonade, treats and pizza.
Stormont Vail will host its mobile clinic during the event for those who would like to meet with a physician, schedule a new patient appointment or get information on a variety of health-related issues.
Downtown Manhattan said the race would not be possible without local sponsors United Bank & Trust, Architect One, AJ’s Pizzeria, Sells MHK, Rothwell Landscape, Eagle Radio, HyVee and Riley County Medical Society.
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HOUSTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enchanted Rock, the leading provider of electrical resiliency-as-a-service, announced the hiring of three new executives to its growing team: Sanjeev Kumar joins as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Paul Froutan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Jayesh Goyal as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Together, they will help lead Enchanted Rock in powering companies, critical infrastructure, and communities to ensure operational continuity during unexpected power outages.
"As we look towards our continued growth, we are focused on building a team that represents the character and integrity we value so much at Enchanted Rock," said Thomas McAndrew, CEO of Enchanted Rock. "We are very excited to welcome Sanjeev, Paul, and Jayesh to our team. As part of the leadership team, they will play a critical role in guiding our growth in the coming years."
Sanjeev Kumar joins as CFO, bringing with him extensive expertise from the energy industry with the majority of his career in cleantech and renewable energy. Sanjeev spent a decade at Occidental Petroleum and has previously served as CFO in both public and private energy companies. He has completed two successful IPOs - Enphase Energy and Terraform Power, which is now a part of Brookfield Renewable, and has raised significant financing globally including through VC funding, debt, and equity capital issuances in private and public markets as well as structured and project financings.
"As a veteran of the energy industry, Enchanted Rock's mission of providing energy resilience is one that resonated strongly with me," said Kumar. "Enchanted Rock is leading the way in providing the most reliable, affordable, and sustainable power solution for businesses which has helped build incredible momentum, and I'm looking forward to building on this positive trajectory."
Enchanted Rock's previous CTO, Ian Blakely, has moved up to Chief Strategic Officer, and is now responsible for overseeing the planning and development of corporate strategy and new product offerings, as well as leading corporate development activities. Paul Froutan, Enchanted Rock's new CTO, previously led Google's Global Data Center Operations. At Google, he was responsible for designing, building, and managing their worldwide data center and server operations. He also served as the Vice President of Engineering for Rackspace, where he built a team that pioneered the launch and operations of their data centers, IP network, cloud, and other key managed services. Paul also served as CFO and COO of Xenex Disinfection Services.
"In my previous roles in the data center space, maintaining resilience to unexpected outages was paramount," said Froutan. "I'm excited to offer my expertise in this space as well as across all industries to expand our business. The energy resiliency industry is experiencing incredible growth, and I couldn't be happier to be in a position to support the leading role that Enchanted Rock plays."
With over 25 years of experience in commercial leadership roles in the energy and telecommunications industries, Jayesh Goyal joins Enchanted Rock as its CRO. Prior to Enchanted Rock, Goyal was Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Aggreko's Rental Solutions business, and CEO of Younicos, an energy storage startup acquired by Aggreko in 2017. He has also led sales organizations in the utility scale solar market, as well as in the telecom industry.
"Enchanted Rock has doubled in size in recent years, and as a testament to this growth, will be moving headquarters to a new campus in 2023," said Goyal. "Building on this success and continuing the exponential growth will be an exciting challenge, and I look forward to expanding our customer base and the segments we serve. The fact that the organization is so mission driven is an additional bonus, as we can support businesses, and municipalities nationwide in maintaining power."
Founded in 2006, Enchanted Rock is the national leader in electrical resiliency-as-a-service, powering companies, critical infrastructure and communities to ensure business continuity during unexpected power outages from extreme weather, infrastructure failures, cyberattacks and other grid disruptions. Enchanted Rock's electrical microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG) offsets to produce significantly lower carbon emissions and air pollutants than diesel generators, capable of achieving resiliency with net-zero emissions. Additionally, the company's end-to-end microgrid software platform, GraniteOS™, provides real-time 24/7/365 system monitoring and optimization, including forecasting of electricity market conditions to ensure worry-free reliable power to customers. For more information, please visit www.enchantedrock.com or visit Twitter or LinkedIn.
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SALT LAKE CITY, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PolarityTE, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTE) today announced that Richard Hague, Chief Executive Officer, and Nikolai Sopko, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, will present at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference, being held May 23-26, 2022, in Miami and virtually.
The on-demand session of Mr. Hague and Dr. Sopko's presentation will be available on May 24, 2022 at 7:00am Eastern Time.
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About PolarityTE®
PolarityTE, Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a biotechnology company developing regenerative tissue products. PolarityTE's first regenerative tissue product is SkinTE®. PolarityTE has an open investigational new drug application (IND) for SkinTE® with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now pursuing the first of two pivotal studies on SkinTE® needed to support a biologics license application (BLA) for a chronic cutaneous ulcer indication. SkinTE® is available for investigational use only. Learn more at www.PolarityTE.com.
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Heat duration records could fall in Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Extreme heat is forecast to stretch through the weekend in the Pacific Northwest and authorities are investigating whether triple-digit temperatures were to blame for the deaths of at least four people.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office said at least three people have died from suspected hyperthermia during the heat wave in Multnomah County, which is home to Portland. A fourth death was suspected due to heat in Umatilla County in the eastern part of the state.
The deaths occurred on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The state medical examiner’s office said the heat-related death designation is preliminary and could change.
Oregon and Washington have seen scorching temperatures since July 25 and there will be no relief, forecasters say, until Monday when cool air from the Pacific Ocean blows in.
Portland and Seattle could be on track to break records for the duration of the hot spell.
Temperatures in Oregon’s largest city are forecast to soar to 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 Celsius) again on Friday. On Tuesday, Portland set daily record 102 F (38.9 C).
Seattle on Tuesday also reported a new record daily high of 94 F (34.4 C).
If temperatures rise above 90F (32.2 C) through Sunday in Seattle, that would be six straight days of the mercury topping 90 - something forecasters say has never happened before in the city.
The National Weather Service has extended the excessive heat warnings from Thursday through Saturday evening.
Courtney Lewis and Rylee Griffin were visiting Seattle this week during the hot snap.
“I mean it is nice, like to help get a tan. But it’s just hot. Very hot,” Griffin said.
Climate change is fueling longer heat waves in the Pacific Northwest, a region where weeklong heat spells were historically rare, according to climate experts.
Residents and officials in the Northwest have been trying to adjust to the likely reality of longer, hotter heat waves following last summer’s deadly “heat dome” weather phenomenon that prompted record temperatures and deaths.
About 800 people died in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia during that heat wave, which hit in late June and early July. The temperature at the time soared to an all-time high of 116 F (46.7 C) in Portland and smashed heat records in cities and towns across the region. Many of those who died were older and lived alone.
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Event Will Celebrate the Value of Sisterhood with a Powerful Lineup of Performers: Honor Business, Music Industry, and Community Leaders and Introduce New Initiatives Supporting Female Entrepreneurs and Students
CINCINNATI, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sister Accord® Foundation, the organization whose movement is changing the way girls and women treat, support, and interact with each other, announced today The Ninth Annual Sister Accord® Day Celebration, which will take place on August 31, 2022, from 6:00-9:00 PM ET (with a pre-show performance starting at 5:40 ET). The hybrid in-person and virtual event will celebrate the value of sisterhood with a powerful lineup of performers; honor leaders in business, the music industry, and the community; and feature compelling conversations and a number of key announcements around The Sister Accord® initiatives that support female entrepreneurs and students. The landmark event, which is held each year at the Hilton Netherland Hotel in Cincinnati, has already sold out its 200 in-person tickets, with hundreds of additional attendees expected to attend virtually.
The Sister Accord® Foundation is dedicated to empowering girls and women, with the mission of teaching one billion girls and women how to love themselves and each other. The Foundation and its work are centered around three key pillars: to – through self-awareness and leadership development – educate girls and women, enlighten them of the power of sisterhood, and eradicate the bullying and violence they face.
In 2013, the City of Cincinnati proclaimed August 31st as The Sister Accord® Day. Since then, people around the world celebrate sisterhood on this day. As part of The Sister Accord® Day, Founder Sonia Jackson Myles encourages people to perform random acts of kindness on August 31st towards girls and women in their family or perfect strangers.
"We are living in very unusual times, and the need for true sisterhood has never been stronger. The Sister Accord® Day celebrates the power of sisterhood and honors those who are making a difference in their industries and communities by leading with love, kindness, and respect, which by the way, not only keeps the human in humanity, but as our leadership award recipients have demonstrated – makes great business sense. Together, we celebrate these leaders and learn from them and each other as we address the love deficit the world is currently experiencing," said Jackson Myles.
The Sister Accord® Leadership Award is presented annually to individuals whose personal integrity and body of work have made a positive and transformative impact on society at large, as well as personify The Sister Accord®'s three key pillars.
Barbara A. Turner, CRCP, President & CEO, Ohio National Financial Services: A Cincinnati native, Turner attended the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the SIFMA/Wharton Securities Industry Institute (SII). She was the first woman in the nation to complete the FINRA/Wharton Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional (CRCP) Program.
James Rhee, Founder, Red Helicopter: The former CEO of Ashley Stewart serves as the Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship and is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Howard University. Rhee is also the Executive in Residence and a strategic advisor at the MIT Leadership Center and holds an appointment as a Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Tracey V. Bell, CEO and Owner, The FM Omni-Channel Radio Station: Headquartered in Chicago, IL, The FM Omni-Channel is the largest streaming radio station in the world. With more than one million streams per month and a total listening time of 14 million minutes a month, the station reaches 113 countries across six continents.
Kristin Shrimplin, CEO, Women Helping Women: Through her role as CEO of Women Helping Women, Shrimplin has successfully driven policy, advocacy, and ground-breaking practices in the Greater Cincinnati region. She currently serves on the Cincinnati Mayor's Council on Gender Equality as well as holds leadership positions with statewide networks at Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence and Ohio Domestic Violence Network.
Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer, Procter & Gamble: As P&G's top brand builder, Pritchard sets the Company's multibillion dollar media, marketing, and advertising strategies and leads marketing innovations that guide communication and brand building for P&G's portfolio of brands. He believes in the power of brands to serve people while being a force for good and for growth through ethics, responsibility, community impact, diversity and inclusion, gender equality, and environmental sustainability.
Kenny Lattimore: The GRAMMY nominated artist has been hailed by The New York Times as a "modern soul man." Perhaps best known for his wedding staple song, "For You," Lattimore has garnered GRAMMY, Soul Train, and Stellar award nominations and was recognized with the NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist.
Victory Brinker: This incredible 10-year-old opera singer sings in eight languages with an over three octave range. Most recently, she was a Finalist on America's Got Talent.
Le'Andria Johnson: A powerhouse GRAMMY Award winning gospel recording artist, Johnson was the Season 3 winner of BET's Sunday Best. Her hit song, "Deliver Me" with Donald Lawrence, was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the GMA Dove Awards.
The evening will also include a tribute to Jackson Myles' late mother, Nella D. Jackson, with the playing of the recently released hit single, "When I Close My Eyes." With lyrics by Jackson Myles, and in collaboration with GRAMMY nominated musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, Paul Randolph, the song aims to inspire people who are dealing with grief and the loss of loved ones to heal through the power of memories. Download the song here: When I Close My Eyes Lyric Video
The agenda will start with a pre-show performance, in partnership with The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, by violinist, Alex Shambley and violist, Cristian Diaz. In addition to the honoree awards and performances, the evening will feature a fireside chat between Jackson Myles and honoree, Rhee, on finding success and happiness by leading with kindness. Jackson Myles will also share the latest initiatives from The Sister Accord® Foundation which include a variety of programs, grants, scholarships, and most recently its Accelerator program, which just finished its first session with six female entrepreneurs. The Accelerator program is designed to fuel the growth of existing female-owned businesses by providing monetary support (a $10,000 grant for each entrepreneur), business education, and mentorship – the tangible tools needed to scale a business. In support of education, female college students who attend the event will be eligible to apply for The Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded following the event. Since late 2019, between The Sister Accord® Foundation and The Sister Accord®, LLC, over $175,000 in grants, scholarships, and financial support has been given.
To purchase a ticket to the virtual event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-9th-annual-sister-accord-day-celebration-on-august31-2022-tickets-381880233057
The Sister Accord® Foundation (https://thesisteraccordfoundation.org/) is a 501c3 organization with three global areas of focus: educating girls and women, enlightening girls and women of the power of Sisterhood, and eradicating bullying and violence against girls and women. The Foundation is focused on enabling girls and women to establish and nurture positive, supportive, and loving relationships with each other. As the founder of this organization, Sonia Jackson Myles is committed to have one billion girls and women pledge to live by the aforementioned principles. The Sister A.C.C.O.R.D. Leadership Development Program is used by school districts, and The Sister Accord, LLC's 'Sisterhood & Brotherhood in The Workplace' Platform has made a significant, positive difference in corporate America and around the globe.
The organization also holds events throughout the year to inspire and promote Sisterhood, Anti-Bullying, Health & Well-Being.
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Aide at Massillon senior home gets 10 years in prison for filming sexual assaults
CANTON – A nursing aide will spend at least 10 years in prison after pleading guilty Friday to charges of rape and gross sexual imposition for abusing elderly patients and recording the acts.
Tiara Ford, 23, of Canton, sexually assaulted three residents at The Inn at University Village in Massillon.
Ford appeared via video from the Stark County Jail to enter her pleas with defense attorney James W. Haupt in the courtroom.
”She’s taken responsibility for her actions from the very beginning,“ Haupt told The Canton Repository.
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Stark County Common Pleas Judge Kristin Farmer imposed the negotiated prison sentence of 10 to 15 years.
Ford initially pleaded not guilty, then not guilty by reason of insanity. She was found mentally competent to stand trial after court-ordered psychological and competency evaluations.
In addition to a decade prison sentence, Ford will become a lifetime registered sex offender and serve a mandatory term of five years of probation once released.
There were no victim impact statements read and family members of the victims were not present for Friday's hearing.
Ford declined to address the court when given the chance to speak.
"No sentence can accurately reflect the unfathomable depravity of your actions and victimization of some of the most vulnerable members of our society, however, there has been a negotiated sentence reached in the case and after considering all the applicable factors necessary, the court does find the negotiated sentence to be in conformance with those principles," Farmer told Ford.
Sex assaults at The Inn at University Village
Ford sexually assaulting three residents at the facility between December 2019 and December 2021.
Ford used her cellphone to record sex acts performed on one female and two male residents, according to court records filed in the case.
She told police the residents had Alzheimer's or dementia and could not provide consent due to their age and mental condition, according to court records.
Massillon police said in a news release that Ford was arrested following a two-week investigation into her employment as a state tested nurse aide.
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SINGAPORE, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Venture Capital (VC) investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) was close to its peak, reaching US$22.3 billion in 2021. According to ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, this is just US$0.4 million shy of the historical high of US$22.7 billion recorded in 2019. Compared to the US$15 billion recorded in 2020, the market made a remarkable recovery, with a 48.5% year-on-year growth.
"COVID-19 greatly accelerated the speed of digital transformation in enterprise. Businesses are looking for solutions to work processes automation, customer care, due diligence, transcription and translation, and sales and marketing enablement tools. At the same time, COVID-19 led to the Great Resignation of 2021, where over 47 million Americans voluntarily quit their jobs. The massive job-changing wave led businesses to rethink their internal business processes, redeploy employees for high-value tasks, and retain valuable institutional knowledge," said Lian Jye Su, Research Director at ABI Research.
"It's no surprise that startups led the funding in 2021," Su says. These include UiPath and WorkFusion in enterprise automation, 4Paradigm, Databricks, Dataiku, DataRobot, and H2O.ai in data science and AI development platforms, and AI chipset vendors like SambaNova Systems, Groq, ECARX, Horizon Robotics, Enflame, and Hailo. "In essence, businesses need to identify their AI strategies, whether to buy, build, or both. Businesses looking to buy their AI solutions will look to UiPath and WorkFusion; those looking to build their own custom AI will lean toward the data science and AI development platforms. In some cases, having the right AI solution is not enough. Businesses are also looking for the most optimal AI hardware, and this is where AI chipset startups come into play," explains Su.
While the strong rebound indicated bullish market sentiment on the prospect of AI as a disruptive technology, the rebound is even more impressive considering the VC market exit of well-known startups taken into account. In 2021, no less than eight significant startups exited the VC market, including Affirm, Babylon, Darktrace, Exscientia, Recursion, SenseTime, SentinelOne, and UiPath. These startups have a strong value proposition, clear core competencies, and sustainable business models. With the exit of these startups, however, the total VC funding for AI in future years may see lower, or even negative, growth.
"These startups have demonstrated the full potential of AI to businesses. They also serve as examples for the younger AI startups. While the AI market is getting more crowded, it is still essential for aspiring startups to hone their value proposition, identify the right niche, develop core competency, and well serve customers," concludes Su.
These findings are from ABI Research's Artificial Intelligence Investment Monitor 2021 application analysis report. This report is part of the company's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights. Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present in-depth analysis on key market trends and factors for a specific technology.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — On a day the Orioles welcomed Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson and Mike Mussina back to the ballpark, Baltimore’s less heralded 2022 team thrilled the home crowd again.
Ryan McKenna hit a two-run double in the fifth inning, and the Orioles won their fifth straight game, 6-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
The Orioles celebrated the 30th anniversary of Camden Yards with a pregame ceremony that included Murray and Mussina, and Robinson and Murray addressed the team before the game. McKenna, Jorge Mateo and Austin Voth aren’t household names like that Hall of Fame trio — but they helped add some more present-year excitement to all the nostalgia.
“When there’s 40,000 fans out there and they’re showing up, yeah, it’s definitely a playoff atmosphere,” Voth said. “That fuels us as players for sure.”
Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer for Pittsburgh in the fourth to cut an early Baltimore lead to one, but McKenna came through as a pinch-hitter the following inning, putting the Orioles up 5-2 with a big two-out hit to left.
Baltimore has now won 21 of its last 28 games and is one game out of the last wild card in the American League. The Orioles (56-51) have already reached their highest win total in five years.
Voth (2-1) allowed three runs and six hits in five-plus innings for Baltimore, and the bullpen handled the final 12 outs.
JT Brubaker (2-10) allowed three runs and eight hits in four innings.
“Fought fastball command, especially the first two innings,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. “Threw a ton of pitches in the second and was just in the middle of the plate.”
Terrin Vavra opened the scoring with a run-scoring single in the first, and the Orioles added two more in the second on an RBI single by Mateo and a run-scoring double by Brett Phillips.
Ke’Bryan Hayes hit an RBI single for the Pirates to make it 5-3 in the sixth. Cedric Mullins hit a sacrifice fly for the Orioles in the seventh.
Pittsburgh brought the tying run to the plate in the eighth after the first two batters reached base, but Mateo, Baltimore’s shortstop, went diving to his left to start a sparkling double play on a sharp grounder by Hayes.
The Orioles are 5 for 28 with runners in scoring position over the past two games, which shows how consistently they’ve put men on base. They haven’t paid a price for leaving many of them on.
Umpire Carlos Torres (illness) was out, leaving the crew with three people until replacement Alex Tosi arrived a few batters in.
WELCOME BACK
Murray, whose 500th homer came at Camden Yards in 1996, was asked what he thought of the ballpark’s new wall in left field, which has been pushed back this year.
“Still hit it over,” he said matter-of-factly.
The attendance of 41,086 was the biggest of the year at the ballpark, aside from opening day.
“It’s awesome,” McKenna said. “The support that we feel when we’re on the field when there’s that many people in the stands is incredible. They’re a big part of it.”
DIFFERENT STORY
Pittsburgh won Game 7 of the World Series at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium in 1971 and 1979, but the Pirates are just 1-11 in their occasional visits to Camden Yards.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Orioles: OF Austin Hays (side) missed a third straight game, but manager Brandon Hyde said he could be ready in the next couple days.
UP NEXT
Baltimore tries for a three-game sweep with Spenser Watkins (4-1) on the mound against Pittsburgh’s Bryse Wilson (1-6) on Sunday.
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This high-performance microphone isolates a speaker's voice while eliminating sonic clutter to provide a pristine and high-quality audio output for a wide range of connected consumer devices including laptops, webcams, smart speakers, TVs, headsets, AR/VR, medical devices, wearables, vehicles, and more.
MONTREAL, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soundskrit, the audio technology company whose cutting-edge hardware and software promises to usher in a new era for microphone performance, today announced the availability of its first product, the SKR0400, the world's first bio-inspired directional MEMS microphone built for current and future consumer electronics devices. With a powerful combination of performance, audio quality, and a small yet flexible form factor, Soundskrit's revolutionary new microphone will become the go-to technology for OEMs around the world and reset expectations for consumers for decades to come.
Soundskrit, which first previewed the technology at CES 2018 to much fanfare, has developed a high-performance microphone that replaces traditional microphone arrays with a superior solution. The SKR0400 leverages a new transducer design for maximum audio performance, and taps into proprietary software that optimizes the audio experience for a wide range of devices and use cases in any environment. Microphones in devices including laptops, webcams, smart speakers, connected TVs, headsets and earbuds, AR/VR, medical devices, wearables, and connected vehicles will never be the same.
Audio quality from microphones has never been more important for consumers. The proliferation of video meetings and remote work; the rapid adoption of smart home, health devices and smart vehicles; the advent of augmented and virtual reality headsets, and introduction of True Wireless Sound (TWS) with capabilities such as voice calling active noise cancellation, transparency mode, spatial audio playback, etc. have all raised the bar for consumer expectations around audio quality and today's microphone technology.
To date, consumer devices have had to use arrays of multiple omnidirectional microphones which struggle to isolate a desired voice from unwanted background noise, providing limited performance. And they do so at the cost of increased real estate, power consumption, and complexity. While traditional audio processing software attempts to find meaning out of all the noise, it can only go so far, removing key pieces of speech as it tries to filter out the unwanted noise leaving only an unnatural and distorted speech signal behind.
The SKR0400 is a first-of-its-kind directional MEMS microphone that inherently eliminates unwanted noise at the hardware level. Gone are the days of hard to hear voice calls, because the microphone does not hear the background noise in the first place. With a highly directional pickup pattern, the SKR0400 significantly reduces background noise and reverberation, isolating a user's voice with high-fidelity. As the industry's lowest noise directional MEMS microphone, the SKR0400 eliminates the need for large omnidirectional microphone arrays providing a small, low power, and lightweight solution with incredible performance. With minimal signal processing it enables a breadth of features from noise and echo reduction, true stereo recording for highly immersive audio content, and voice tracking.
"We experienced and saw the need for elevated audio without compromises - high performance, pristine sound, and that engineered new ways for humans to experience sound and not necessarily in the same manner we process sound ourselves," said Stephane Leahy, Vice President of Hardware and Co-founder of Soundskrit. "We needed to create something small and directional, so we took inspiration from the smallest auditory systems in nature. We've created a microphone that truly isolates a speaker's voice and delivers the highest-quality sound. We're not stopping at just one microphone, Soundskrit is building and engineering audio for the future."
Soundskrit's audio sensory technology reimagines sound capture based on how insects process sound versus humans – by responding to air flow rather than pressure. Smaller auditory systems in nature (i.e. insects) all use a different method to sense sound. Soundskrit drew inspiration for directionality in a small form factor from these sensing systems, which nature perfected over thousands of years.
The microphone transducer was designed from the ground up, based on these principals, to improve performance in directional microphones. By moving in sync with the surrounding air motion (sound) the transducer is able to accurately sense an incoming sound wave and convert it into a high-quality electronic signal.
Incorporating Soundskrit microphones into consumer devices will help OEM's cut power in half - just two SKR0400 provide the same prowess as four omnidirectional microphone arrays. Add to that a lighter DSP chipset, shorter signal path, better performance and an easier product design to work with, and OEM's can save on costs while addressing design constraints and time to market. All within the microphone size standards established by the industry.
Soundskrit also developed in-house AI - based on a deep understanding of acoustics around directional microphones and the latest advancements in neural networks - to unlock the full potential of the SKR0400 and bring a pallet of new features to end users. It eliminates background noise and reverb, tracks multiple speakers around a room, and/or detects the distance of a sound from the microphones so that everyday devices can now isolate voice and truly eliminate unwanted background noise. The software suite enhances today's solutions and provides the framework for future improvements.
Soundskrit solutions create truly immersive and pristine audio experiences for consumers now and in the future. The development of a new microphone design that guarantees high-performance for any device is just the beginning. This new microphone will help scale quality audio capture for a wide range of current and future consumer electronics devices – including laptops, webcams, smart speakers, TVs, headsets, health devices, wearables, vehicles, and more.
OEMs interested in learning more about Soundskrit's technology or getting their hands on a development board to try the technology for themselves can visit www.soundskrit.ca.
Soundskrit is an audio technology company whose cutting-edge hardware and software is paving the way for consumer audio experiences in the future. Their mission is to bring the next generation of high-performance audio-enabled experiences to consumer devices. No more interrupted calls, distorted voice processing, or noise cancellation that lets every surrounding sound in - Soundskrit is evolving the human listening experience so consumers can hear the impossible
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Midstream Report 2022 by Former White House Spokesman Bob Weiner and Team
WASHINGTON, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former White House spokesman Robert Weiner and his team have produced several recent op-eds that they would like to share broadly. The first is by Weiner and policy analyst Adjanni Ramos, published in the Salt Lake Tribune, on how the International Olympic Committee must answer questions including why the Olympics didn't allow parents to attend and support their children's events in Beijing, given the Olympics are for the "education of youth" and teen mental health often requires parents' support as Simone Biles and Shaun White both said. The article also questions why the Games did not ban Russian athletes with the evidence of state-sponsored doping even before the Ukraine invasion, and allowed drugged skater Kamila Valieva to compete. The second, by Weiner and senior policy analyst Ben Lasky in OpEdNews (ranked H1 as the #1 op-ed in the nation) is about how the Jan. 6 Committee and Georgia prosecutor must go bold, public, soon and includes the authors' question and answer with Speaker Pelosi agreeing and asserting the country must get "the truth." Their third, in the Miami Herald, the country's leading aging population center paper, is about how the House should reinstate the House Aging Committee. Last, they wrote a piece featured in OpEdNews about how it's time for a Berlin-like food and medicine airlift and supply route in Ukraine. All 2022 op-eds and radio-TV interviews—in particular London Times Radio and Main Street Radio Network-- are below as well.
Op-eds
***April 25, 2022-- Questions Facing Future Olympics; Beijing Issues Remain by Robert Weiner and Adjanni Ramos in the Salt Lake Tribune https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2022/04/25/robert-weiner-adjanni/
(If link does not work go to http://weinerpublic.com/20220425.pdf )
***April 13, 2022 -- "Go Bold but Go to Public Hearings Now by Jan 6 Committee And GA Prosecutor" -- by Robert Weiner and Ben Lasky in OpEdNews as H1 (1st lead op-ed nationwide)
***March 21, 2022 -- "Florida's Claude Pepper was a giant in Congress. It should restore his committee on aging by Robert Weiner and Ben Lasky in the Miami Herald
***March 19, 2022 -- "Time for Berlin-Like Airlift of Food and Medicine to Major Ukraine Cities, Especially Kyiv" -- by Robert Weiner and Ben Lasky in OpEdNews
***January 21, 2022—"Get It Done! Go for Individual Victories on Child Credit, Drugs, Climate, Home Care, Pre-K, College..."—by Robert Weiner and August Clarke, ranked H1 by OpEdNews (1st lead op-ed nationwide)
***January 14, 2022—"GA Trump Prosecutor Plea Deal: No Jail for not Running for Office?" by Robert Weiner, Ben Lasky and Madison DeFrancesco in OpEdNews as H2 (2nd lead op-ed nationwide)
Media
***March 28, 2022 -- Interviewed live on London Times Radio (and livestream TV via zoom), with host Carole Walker, producer Rufus Gray, concerning Biden-Ukraine statement, national politics, and midterm elections | Audio on SoundCloud
***March 3, 2022 -- Interviewed live on Main Street Radio Network Alan Nathan Show, 200 stations via Salem Radio, guest host Joseph Patterson.
***January 6, 2022, at 6:30 PM -- "Capitol Discussion," host Steve Merrill on London Times Radio -- panel discussion about Trump and January 6 implications -- We suggested prosecutor plea deal of Trump not running again in exchange for no prison time | Audio on SoundCloud | Original
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A 32-year-old runner died Saturday after finishing a half marathon in Brooklyn where 15 others were injured, police and fire officials said.
An official cause and manner of death should be released in the coming days, the New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner said.
The marathoner was found unconscious, lying on the pavement, having collapsed after crossing the finish line just before 9 a.m. in Brooklyn's Brighton Beach neighborhood, NYPD Det. Arlene Muniz told CNN.
He immediately received attention from on-site medical staff before being transported to Coney Island Hospital, according to Brooklyn Half Marathon organizer the New York Road Runners (NYRR). The runner was pronounced dead at the hospital at 9:44 a.m., Muniz said.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of a participant following the 2022 RBC Brooklyn Half," the NYRR said in a statement. "Our thoughts and sympathies are with the runner's family and those close to them."
An additional 15 individuals were transported to local hospitals from the race, the New York Fire Department told CNN. At least four were in serious condition, the FDNY said.
NYRR coordinates with city agency partners and weather experts leading up to and during races. During the marathon, temperatures ranged from the low 60s to the high 70s Fahrenheit, the organization said. The relative humidity in the city during the first couple hours of the race was between 96% and 97%, according to the National Weather Service.
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Transaction Is Silicon Valley's Largest Ever Investment Sale, According to Newmark
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tishman Speyer today announced the sale of the Sunnyvale office campus in California to CommonWealth Partners, a national commercial real estate developer, investor and operator.
Tishman Speyer acquired the campus, located on Crossman Drive in the desirable Moffett Park neighborhood, from NetApp in April 2021 for $356 million. Just seven months later, the company leased the entire property to Meta, the year's largest new private sector office lease in the U.S. Meta's 719,037 square foot lease includes four modern office buildings, two parking structures, and ample outdoor recreational space.
This acquisition brings CommonWealth Partners' holdings in the Moffett Park/Sunnyvale market to over 1.25 million square feet of LEED Gold/Platinum Trophy office space. Established in California in 1995, CommonWealth Partners has a long and successful history of ownership in Silicon Valley and strong local ties in the market, as illustrated by its recently executed lease renewal of international law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati at 650 Page Mill Road in Palo Alto.
Tishman Speyer CEO Rob Speyer said, "Sunnyvale is a great success story. We are pleased that CommonWealth Partners has agreed to buy the campus, now fully leased to Meta. The sale and the lease demonstrate that Silicon Valley remains a global center of innovation. Moreover, this deal demonstrates that the market for highly collaborative, well-designed office space with accessible green space and top-level amenities is still strong."
The Sunnyvale campus features an array of modern amenities, including a gym with basketball court, lockers, showers, outdoor volleyball court, executive briefing center, a full-service cafeteria, multiple kitchens, break centers, phone rooms and other common areas.
"This was a compelling investment for CommonWealth Partners, increasing our presence in this strategic, high growth submarket of Silicon Valley to more than a million square-feet in the Moffett/Sunnyvale area," said Brett Munger, CEO and Managing Partner of CommonWealth Partners. "The acquisition of a top-quality asset in this dynamic submarket that has become a hotbed for expansion by Google, Amazon, Meta and other high credit tech companies diversifies our portfolio's tenant mix and reinforces our commitment to being a leading provider of high-quality office space in the region."
Tishman Speyer Senior Managing Director Carl Shannon added, "During a period of significant uncertainty, we seized on a rare opportunity to purchase and reposition an emptying office campus in one of the world's foremost technology and innovation hubs. We are grateful to our co-investors for their confidence in us – and to reward that faith with an outstanding return in just over one year's time."
Kevin Shannon, Steven Golubchik, Phil Mahoney, Jonathan Schaefler and Darren Hollak of Newmark represented Tishman Speyer in the sale.
About Tishman Speyer (tishmanspeyer.com)
Tishman Speyer is a leading owner, developer, operator and investment manager of first-class real estate in 30 key markets across the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. We develop, build and manage premier office, residential and retail spaces for industry-leading tenants, as well as state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties venture. With global vision, on-the-ground expertise and a personalized approach, we are unparalleled in our ability to foster innovation, quickly adapt to global and local trends and proactively anticipate our customers' evolving needs. By focusing on health and wellness, enlightened placemaking and customer-focused initiatives such as our tenant amenities platform, ZO., and our flexible space and co-working brand, Studio, we tend not just to our physical buildings, but to the people who inhabit them on a daily basis. Since our inception in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 484 properties, totaling 219 million square feet, with a combined value of over $121 billion (U.S.). Our current portfolio includes such iconic assets as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt and the Mission Rock neighborhood currently being realized in San Francisco.
About CommonWealth Partners (commonwealth-partners.com)
CommonWealth Partners, LLC is a vertically integrated, privately owned real estate investment, development and management organization. They are headquartered in Los Angeles and New York with over $10 billion of assets located throughout the United States, including New York, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Boston. They offer a wide array of services including investment and capital market transactions, portfolio management, asset management, property management, marketing, leasing, development, and reporting with a sharp focus on tenants and investors. Learn more about CommonWealth Partner's sustainability program at https://www.commonwealth-partners.com/sustainability/highlights
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In August, the company reported 78 million monthly active users globally and 63 million in the US & Canada
TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rumble, the video-sharing platform, announced that its user base reached a new record in August, increasing its global monthly active users (MAUs) to 78 million, representing 77% year over year growth. In addition, the company announced a new record for MAUs in the United States and Canada with 63 million, representing 103% year over year growth. Rumble also noted that a substantial portion of this growth came from users in the 18- to 24-year-old 'Gen Z' age group.
"When you look at the data, and especially our 63 million MAUs in the U.S. and Canada, it is clear to me that Rumble's growth is one of the reasons that Big Tech platforms have stagnated," said Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski. "In recent years, our user growth came primarily from consumers of news and political content. As new content creators come to Rumble, we are seeing growth from the Gen Z demographic, a massive new audience for our platform."
Rumble is a high-growth neutral video platform that is creating the rails and independent infrastructure designed to be immune to cancel culture. Rumble's mission is to restore the Internet to its roots by making it free and open once again. In December 2021, Rumble announced a definitive business combination agreement with CF Acquisition Corp. VI (NASDAQ: CFVI). See the announcement here: https://corp.rumble.com. Rumble has made this disclosure in light of, among other things, the upcoming vote on its proposed business combination with CFVI.
Monthly Active Users ("MAUs"). Rumble uses MAUs as a measure of audience engagement to help it understand the volume of users engaged with its content on a monthly basis. MAUs represent the total web and app users of Rumble for each month, reflecting unique web and app users, based on data provided by third-party analytics providers using company-set parameters. The analytics systems and the resulting data have not been independently verified. There is a potential for minor overlap in the resulting data due to users who access Rumble's content from both the web and the app in a given measurement period; however, given that we believe this minor overlap to be immaterial, we do not separately track or report "unique users" as distinct from MAUs. MAUs do not include embedded video, certain connected TV users, or users of the Locals platform.
This press release relates to a proposed transaction between Rumble and CFVI. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. In connection with the transaction described herein, CFVI has filed with the SEC an effective registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus of CFVI, on August 12, 2022 (the "Registration Statement"), and has filed, and will file, other relevant materials with the SEC. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been sent to all CFVI stockholders as of the Record Date. Investors and security holders of CF VI are urged to read the Registration Statement, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (and any supplements thereto, as and when filed), and all other relevant documents filed or to be filed in connection with the proposed transaction because they contain important information about the proposed transaction.
Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by CFVI through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
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Officials used rapid DNA and dental analysis to positively identify the victims, says the tweet.
The fire started in late July and burned over 60,000 acres, destroying nearly 185 structures, including 90 residences, in northern California. The massive blaze erupted in the forests near the California-Oregon border and is the largest wildfire in California so far this year.
Fire crews numbering 948 personnel continue to battle the blaze, identifying and extinguishing the remaining hot spots and removing dangerous trees. All evacuation orders within the fire footprint were lifted on Thursday, according to a tweet from the Klamath National Forest official account, although "there is still a significant threat of toxic materials and debris."
Persistent drought in California set the stage for the fire's rapid spread, according to officials. High temperatures and low humidity combined with dry thunderstorms enabled the flames to quickly overtake thousands of acres.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about his career, COVID-19, and the threat of a Republican investigation against him.
Dr. Fauci confirmed this week he’s stepping away from his federal role in December.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Dr. Anthony Fauci is reflecting on his long career. This December he will step down from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the end of December.
He spoke one-on-one with Washington News Bureau reporter Jamie Bittner about the work ahead, COVID-19, and the Republican threat of an investigation against him.
Question:
“We’ve been hearing a lot from lawmakers like Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and a lot of Republicans are already promising an investigation against you if they would retake power in Congress. How do you respond?”
Answer:
“Well, I mean, I don’t have any idea what they would want to investigate, but I have always respected oversight authority. I think it’s an important part of government. But, I also would warn people, well not warn them, alert them that there’s a difference between legitimate and well-intentioned oversight to make things better, as opposed to character assassination, which sometimes sneaks into that little bit of oversight. So I always am very willing to cooperate in any way to help anyone understand better what has been going on over the past two and a half years.
Question:
“When it comes to your critics, how do you think that they have hurt your messaging to the American people throughout the COVID 19 pandemic?”
Answer:
“Well, that’s tough for me to gauge. But, you know, I would think that I have always been if you look at everything I’ve said, try to get the message across, to get the public to do whatever it is best to preserve and protect the health of the American public, be that wearing masks, be that avoiding congregate settings, be that getting vaccinated and boosted. And I think when you have people out there trying to diminish someone’s credibility, the ultimate result of that is to diminish the effectiveness of the public health message. So, it’s really unfortunate that that happens, but it does.”
Question:
“I have to ask you the question everyone always asks, is COVID-19 over?”
Answer:
“No. I think you just look at the numbers and it’s obvious that it’s not. We certainly are much better off now than we were several months ago when we were having 80 to 900,000 new infections and 3000 deaths per day. We are much, much lower than that, but we’re not in a place that we can feel comfortable that it is actually behind us. We want to get it to a low enough level that it doesn’t disrupt the social order, and that is not where we are. We can get to that much better by getting more people vaccinated and boosted. I mean, if you look at where we are right now, we’re still averaging about 100,000 cases a day, which is likely a rather significant underestimate because many people get in test, get infected, get tested, but don’t report their positive test. The number that you can’t run away from is that we still have approximately 400 deaths per day. And if you do the math on that, that’s close to 150,000 deaths per year. We don’t want that to be the steady state at all for COVID. We’ve got to get much lower than that. And that’s the reason why we continue to encourage people to get vaccinated and those who have been vaccinated to get boosted. It’s really a shame that in our country, which is a rich and enlightened country, that we have only 67% of the entire population vaccinated, and of that, only about half have been boosted. There are so many other countries in the world, including low and middle income countries, that are doing better than we have. But the short answer to your question is no. The outbreak is not yet behind us. I hope we’re going in the right direction to get it behind us, but we’re not there yet.”
Question:
“When could we see something like COVID-19 happen again? Could it happen within our lifetime?”
Answer:
“Absolutely. You know, I have been lecturing and talking about the potential for pandemics literally for the last 40 years. In fact, if you go back and pull out lectures that I’ve given, I predicted that in every administration, and I’ve had the honor of serving and advising seven presidents over the last close to 40 years, that almost inevitably there is some form of emerging infectious disease almost in every administration. Some of them are not globally serious, but others are transforming, like the HIV/AIDS pandemic that we began to recognize during the administration of Ronald Reagan or the pandemic flu during the Obama administration, and now spanning two administrations. We’re seeing the historic pandemic of COVID-19.”
Question:
“How do you feel your response to the AIDS epidemic helped prepare you for COVID -19?”
Answer:
“Well, any time you’ve been through the emergence of a new outbreak and realize the extraordinary unpredictability of it, there are a lot of lessons learned. I tried to make that point early on in the outbreak when I was warning that this could really get out of control and others were saying, ‘no, it’s not. It’s going to just go away in a season.’ What you learned from HIV was that you never underestimate the potential of an emerging outbreak because you never know when you first see it what its ultimate potential is. Remember, with HIV, we were seeing a number of desperately ill, mostly young gay men in the United States, and that was before we knew what the pathogen was and before we had a diagnostic test. Once we got a diagnostic test, we realized that the that the obviously ill people were only the tip of the iceberg of the number of people that had been infected, because, as you know, with HIV, you could be infected and go for years without having serious illness. That then brings you to the attention of a physician. So one of the big lessons is don’t ever under mis-underestimate the potential of a new mysterious outbreak.”
Question:
“You have a few months left on the job. What will you focus on and what is the biggest challenge that lies ahead for whoever is your predecessor?”
Answer:
”Well, I’m going to continue at full speed right up until the last day that I walk out in December. We have a lot of things. We have a lot of challenges. We have COVID. We have monkeypox. And we have all the other things that we do from a scientific and public health standpoint. So, I’m going to be going very much full speed right until the end on the things that we’re doing now, as well as we have a pandemic preparedness plan that we’ve already started on. Obviously, we need a lot more resources to really implement the plan to the extent that we want. You know, the thing that I will hope that my successor appreciates and hopefully will be able to steer this course is to stick with the science and try to the extent possible to stay away from any kind of and, you know, entrapment in the political divisiveness that we’ve have in this country. It is very difficult to do a coherent public health and scientific endeavor when there’s such a profound degree of political divisiveness in this country, which there is.
Question:
“How much of a say will you have on who your predecessor is?
Answer:
None. And, I shouldn’t. I don’t think it’s appropriate that I do. What will happen is that there will be a national search by a search committee of peers who will make recommendations to the NIH Director. And the NIH Director will make that decision.
Question:
“Take me back to your first day on the job. Can you kind of tell me what the emotions you were feeling back then and compare it to now? When you’re looking at your place in the history books, how would you want to be remembered?”
Answer:
“Well, I walked on to this campus 54 years ago, in June of 1968, just out of my medical residency at the New York hospital, Cornell Medical Center. And, this is a place that I absolutely love every aspect of it. I’ve been fortunate enough to be the director of the Institute for 38 years. So, it really has been an evolving process with me starting off as a young trainee, becoming a senior investigator, getting recognized nationally, internationally for my research, and then taking over the institute and being very much involved in building the AIDS program, developing the PEPFAR program with President George W Bush. It’s been a very long and very gratifying journey. You know, I hope that I made an impact on global health both, you know, internationally and in this country. And I hope that I’ll be remembered for that.”
Question:
“What will you do in retirement?”
Answer:
“Well, it’s not retirement. I think that’s a very misleading word. I think it’s more of a rewiring. One of the reasons I’m leaving now is because I still have the energy and the motivation and the good health and the passion to do more for the global health and scientific enterprise. And I think the best way I can do that, given my almost six decades of experience and almost four decades of leading the institute that I hopefully by reading and writing and lecturing and getting involved in different projects that I could serve as an inspiration for the younger generation of scientists and would be scientists to perhaps consider a career in public service, particularly in the arena of public health, medicine and science. So, I have no intention of retiring. So, you’re not going to see me on the golf course or lying on a beach somewhere.”
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$7+ million headed to local transportation improvement projects across Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than $7 million is headed to local transportation improvement projects throughout the State of Kansas.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says on Tuesday, May 24, she joined Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz to announce more than $7 million is headed to 11 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2022.
With these grants, Gov. Kelly said more than $100 million has been given to Kansas communities since the program began.
“My administration has invested more than $100 million in our roads, trails, and bridges since the start of the Cost Share program because quality infrastructure is the foundation of strong communities,” Kelly said. “Congratulations to each of this year’s Cost Share awardees. Thank you for the work you’re doing to continue building a beautiful, vibrant, and safe Kansas.”
Kelly noted that the Cost Share Program was founded in 2019 as part of her Administration’s 10-year bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program - IKE. Through the leverage of state and local funds to pay for community transportation projects, she said the program improves safety, supports job retention and growth, relieves congestion and increases access and mobility in rural and urban areas.
The Governor lauded the Cedar Creek Trail in Olathe as a good example of how the program can benefit a community. She said enhancements to the city’s trail system will give residents more access to recreational amenities, connect to regional trails, and provide hiking and biking access to nearby health care facilities.
With Tuesday’s announcement, Kelly said more than $103 million in state funds, matched by more than $74 million in local funds, have been invested in Cost Share projects since the program was founded.
“We rely on local leaders to bring us their best ideas for projects that, with a little help, can make a significant difference in a community,” Secretary Lorenz said. “Communities come to the table with a solid project plan, the support of local business and community members, and matching funds in place. State dollars help get the projects to the finish line.”
Kelly said Spring 2022 Cost Share recipients are as follows:
- Ellis Co. - Cathedral Ave. reconstruction
- City of Erie - Fourth St. improvement, phase two
- City of Fort Scott - Horton St. improvements
- Johnson Co. - I-35 and 24th St. traffic signals
- Lincoln Co. - 60th Rd. pavement reclamation
- City of Logan - Logan St. reconstruction
- City of North Newton - Sidewalk improvements
- City of Olathe - Cedar Creek Trail, phase two
- Pottawatomie Co. - Havensville Rd. bridge over Mound Creek
- Scott Co. - W. Road 270 improvements
- City of Valley Center - Seneca Street reconstruction
For more information about the Cost Share Program, click HERE.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Jane Riva, CEO of the Pizza Factory, has a cautionary message for her customers this summer: Prepare to wait longer for your Hawaiian pie or calzone.
The Pizza Factory’s 100 West Coast locations are desperately short of workers. With about 12 employees per store, they’re barely half-staffed — just when many more Americans are venturing out to restaurant chains like hers.
“The days of 15-minute orders,” Riva said, “may not be happening anymore.”
Talk to other employers in America’s vast hospitality sector — hotels, restaurants, public pools, ice cream parlors, pick-your-own strawberry farms — and you’ll hear a similar lament. They can’t fill many of their summer jobs because the number of open positions far exceeds the number of people willing and able to fill them — even at increased wages.
Some help may be coming: School’s out for summer, cutting loose millions of high school and college students for the next three months. Riva, for one, is hoping to field more job applications from students seeking summertime spending money.
Teens are in an unusually commanding position — at least those among them who want a job. Researchers at Drexel University’s Center for Labor Markets and Policy predicted in a report last month that an average of 33% of youths ages 16 to 19 will be employed each month from June through August this year, the highest such rate since 34% in the summer of 2007.
Among them is Samuel Castillo, a 19-year-old four-year veteran of Miami’s Summer Jobs Connect program who’s already built an impressive resume. In one former job with the program, he worked in a legislative office, registering constituent complaints. His first summer, he saved $900 to buy parts to build his own computer.
Now, he’s studying computer engineering technology in college and working in the Jobs Connect program again this summer, earning $15 an hour teaching other students how to manage money.
“The goal for working is to pay my bills,’’ he said. “School costs money. Books cost money.’’
Likewise, Lara Beckius, a junior at Connecticut College, said she went from being stressed out about finding a summer job to being stressed out about choosing among multiple offers. In the end, Beckius settled on an internship at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine.
After several offers arrived within a week, she frantically sought advice from others and searched on Google for a courteous way to turn down job offers.
“It was a little crazy,” said Beckius, a 19-year-old from Avon, Connecticut. “It went from, ‘Am I going to have something this summer?’ to having four opportunities and, ‘Which one am I going to take?’ ”
This year, for the first time in a couple of years, employers might get more help from overseas. After restricting immigration as a COVID-19 precaution, the government is beginning to loosen up: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has raised the limit on H-2B temporary work permits — used for seasonal work — by 35,000 visas.
Cape Resorts, which operates several boutique hotels, cottages and restaurants in Cape May and elsewhere in New Jersey and New York, will employ about 120 international students this summer on J-1 visas, work permits that also serve as a kind of cultural exchange program. The company employs about 950 staffers.
“Finding staff that are eager to fill hospitality roles remains a challenge,” said Cindy D’Aoust, a company executive. “But it is great to see the return of our international students as well as returning college students for the summer season.”
Still, today’s level of teen employment isn’t close to what it used to be. In August 1978, 50% of America’s teenagers were working. Around 2000, teenage employment went into a decade-long slide. In June 2010, during the agonizingly slow recovery from the 2007-2009 Great Recession, teenage employment bottomed at 25% before slowly rising again as the economy recovered.
It was more than economic doldrums that kept teens away from work. Longer-term economic forces and changing personal choices contributed, too. The U.S. economy now offers fewer low-skill, entry-level jobs — ready-made for teens — than in the 1970s and 1980s. Many such jobs that do remain, from supermarket clerk to fast-food burger flipper, are increasingly likely to be taken by older workers, many of them immigrants.
And many teens from affluent families, eyeing admission to top universities, have chosen to forgo summer jobs for summer school or volunteer work that bear mention on college applications. Others now spend their summers playing sports.
But COVID and its economic damage changed everything. At first, the economy collapsed as businesses locked down and consumers hunkered down at home. Soon, vast federal aid and ultra-low interest rates ignited an unexpectedly fast recovery. Businesses scrambled to recall employees they had laid off and to find new ones to keep up with resurgent customer orders.
The U.S. unemployment rate has dropped to 3.6%, just above a half-century low. This week, the government reported that employers posted 11.4 job openings in April, down from a record 11.9 million in March but still extraordinarily high. On average, there are now roughly two jobs available for every unemployed American.
Suddenly, teenagers are in much greater demand. And the pay available to them — $15 or $16 an hour for entry-level work — is drawing some back into the job market. Teenage employment has already topped pre-pandemic levels even though the overall job market still hasn’t.
With desperate employers jacking up hourly wages, many teens can take jobs that pay better than the usual seasonal openings at summer camps, RV parks, and resorts, said Julia Pollak, an economist at ZipRecruiter.
“We have this big gap in the market now,” she said. “There are no takers for jobs that are typically given to teens for pocket money.”
It’s become a serious headache for Melissa Mroczek, who owns Nomad Wax Co., which makes soy candles and scented products in Omaha, Nebraska. Mroczek has been struggling to fill a position for a paid marketing intern. A few candidates showed interest. Two got to the hiring stage — and then disappeared, even though Mroczek is offering above minimum wage pay, plus school credits and a flexible schedule.
Never in her four years of running Nomad Candle, and 15 years before that as a hiring manager for a national financial services firm, has Mroczek had so much difficulty hiring.
“We still haven’t filled it, and at this point we may not be able to,” she said. “So we may look to find a high school student or try to move this to the fall semester instead and work directly with a professor to offer course credit.”
For teens who do want to work and have their choice of jobs, economists and other analysts welcome the reversal in fortune. Summertime jobs give young people experience and make it more likely they will work later in life, the Drexel researchers say — good news for a U.S. labor force that is losing the vast baby boom generation to retirement. Entry-level jobs also give teens the opportunity to learn how to handle money and to mingle with colleagues and customers from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
Lauren Gonzalez, who operates two hostels with her sister — The Local in New York and Lolo Pass in Portland, Oregon — is looking for a barista, a bartender, an events manager and a sales manager. She recently raised pay for housekeepers and receptionists, jobs that she had previously had little trouble filling.
“I definitely throw my hands in the air sometimes and say: ‘Where is everyone?’ “
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Anderson reported from New York. AP Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber in Washington and AP Writers David Sharp and Patrick Whittle in Portland, Maine, contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/a-red-hot-job-market-awaits-us-teens-while-employers-sweat/ | 2022-06-02T22:41:07Z |
OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHK) ("Chesapeake" or the "Company") today announced that the registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") registering common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("common stock"), of the Company issuable as part of the Company's previously announced exchange offers (each, an "Offer," and collectively, the "Offers") relating to its outstanding (i) Class A warrants (the "Class A warrants"), (ii) Class B warrants (the "Class B warrants") and (iii) Class C warrants (the "Class C warrants," and together with the Class A warrants and the Class B warrants, the "warrants"), each to purchase shares of common stock, has been declared effective by the SEC. As a result, the Company does not expect or intend to extend the expiration date of any Offer, each of which is set to expire at 11:59 p.m. (New York City time) on October 7, 2022 (the "Expiration Date"), as described in the Company's Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended. The Company advises holders of warrants who intend and are eligible to participate in the Offers to tender their warrants as soon as possible in the manner described in the Company's Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange and related offering materials previously distributed to each holder.
The Company is offering to all holders of the warrants the opportunity to receive a number of shares of common stock to be determined over a ten trading day volume-weighted average trading price measurement period, in each case, for warrants validly tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the Offers, as further described in the Company's Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended.
Tendered warrants may be withdrawn by holders at any time prior to the applicable Expiration Date. The Company may extend or amend an Offer without extending or amending any other Offer.
The Offers are being made pursuant to an amended Prospectus/Offers to Exchange dated September 16, 2022, and an amended Schedule TO, dated September 12, 2022, each of which has been filed with the SEC and more fully set forth the terms and conditions of the Offers.
Chesapeake's common stock, Class A warrants, Class B warrants and Class C warrants are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbols "CHK," "CHKEW," "CHKEZ" and "CHKEL," respectively. As of August 17, 2022, there were 120,848,720 shares of common stock, 9,751,853 Class A warrants, 12,290,669 Class B warrants and 11,269,865 Class C warrants outstanding.
The Company has engaged Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Cowen and Company, LLC and Intrepid Partners, LLC as the dealer managers for the Offers. Any questions or requests for assistance concerning the Offers may be directed to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at 1 (212) 723-7914; Cowen and Company, LLC at 1 (646) 562-1010; and Intrepid Partners, LLC at 1 (713) 292-0863. D.F. King & Co., Inc. has been appointed as the information agent for the Offers, and Equiniti Trust Company has been appointed as the exchange agent. Requests for documents should be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at 1 (877) 732-3617 (for warrant holders) or 1 (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers) or via the following email address: chk@dfking.com.
Copies of the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended, will be available free of charge at the website of the SEC at www.sec.gov. Requests for documents may also be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at 1 (877) 732-3617 (for warrant holders) or 1 (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers) or via the following email address: chk@dfking.com. A registration statement on Form S-4 relating to the securities to be issued in the Offers has been filed with the SEC and was declared effective on September 16, 2022.
This announcement is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the warrants or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of common stock in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. The Offers are being made only through the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended, and the complete terms and conditions of the Offers are set forth in the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended.
Holders of the warrants are urged to read the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended, carefully before making any decision with respect to the Offers because they contain important information, including the various terms of, and conditions to, the Offers.
None of the Company, any of its management or its board of directors, or the information agent, the exchange agent or any dealer manager makes any recommendation as to whether or not holders of warrants should tender warrants for exchange in the Offers.
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Corporation is powered by dedicated and innovative employees who are focused on discovering and responsibly developing our leading positions in top U.S. oil and gas plays. With a goal to achieve net-zero direct GHG emissions by 2035, Chesapeake is committed to safely answering the call for affordable, reliable, lower carbon energy.
This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements other than statements of historical fact. They include statements that give our current expectations, management's outlook guidance or forecasts of future events, expected natural gas and oil growth trajectory, projected cash flow and liquidity, our ability to enhance our cash flow and financial flexibility, dividend plans, future production and commodity mix, plans and objectives for future operations, ESG initiatives, the ability of our employees, portfolio strength and operational leadership to create long-term value, and the assumptions on which such statements are based. Although we believe the expectations and forecasts reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are inherently subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. No assurance can be given that such forward-looking statements will be correct or achieved or that the assumptions are accurate or will not change over time.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include those described under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K and any updates to those factors set forth in Chesapeake's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or current reports on Form 8-K (available at http://www.chk.com/investors/sec-filings). These risk factors include: the ability to execute on our business strategy following emergence from bankruptcy; the impact of inflation and commodity price volatility resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, COVID-19 and related supply chain constraints, along with the effect on our business, financial condition, employees, contractors and vendors, and on the global demand for oil and natural gas and U.S. and world financial markets; the acquisitions of Vine Energy Inc. ("Vine") and Chief E&D Holdings, LP and affiliates of Tug Hill, Inc. (together, "Chief"), including our ability to successfully integrate the businesses of Vine and Chief into the Company and achieve the expected synergies from these acquisitions within the expected timeframes; effects of purchase price adjustments and indemnity obligations; the volatility of oil, natural gas and NGL prices; the limitations our level of indebtedness may have on our financial flexibility; our ability to comply with the covenants under our credit facility and other indebtedness; our inability to access the capital markets on favorable terms; the availability of cash flows from operations and other funds to fund cash dividends, repurchases of equity, to finance reserve replacement costs and/or satisfy our debt obligations; write-downs of our oil and natural gas asset carrying values due to low commodity prices; our ability to replace reserves and sustain production; uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of oil, natural gas and NGL reserves and projecting future rates of production and the amount and timing of development expenditures; our ability to generate profits or achieve targeted results in drilling and well operations; leasehold terms expiring before production can be established; commodity derivative activities resulting in lower prices realized on oil, natural gas and NGL sales; the need to secure derivative liabilities and the inability of counterparties to satisfy their obligations; adverse developments or losses from pending or future litigation and regulatory proceedings, including royalty claims; charges incurred in response to market conditions; drilling and operating risks and resulting liabilities; effects of environmental protection laws and regulations on our business and legislative, regulatory and environmental, social and governance ("ESG") initiatives, addressing environmental concerns, including initiatives addressing the impact of global climate change or further regulating hydraulic fracturing, methane emissions, flaring or water disposal; our ability to achieve and maintain ESG goals and certifications; our need to secure adequate supplies of water for our drilling operations and to dispose of or recycle the water used; impacts of potential legislative and regulatory actions addressing climate change; federal and state tax proposals affecting our industry; potential OTC derivatives regulation limiting our ability to hedge against commodity price fluctuations; competition in the oil and gas exploration and production industry; a deterioration in general economic, business or industry conditions; negative public perceptions of our industry; limited control over properties we do not operate; pipeline and gathering system capacity constraints and transportation interruptions; terrorist activities or cyber-attacks adversely impacting our operations; and an interruption in operations at our headquarters due to a catastrophic event.
In addition, disclosures concerning the estimated contribution of derivative contracts to our future results of operations are based upon market information as of a specific date. These market prices are subject to significant volatility. Our production forecasts are also dependent upon many assumptions, including estimates of production decline rates from existing wells and the outcome of future drilling activity. We caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this news release, and we undertake no obligation to update any of the information provided in this release, except as required by applicable law. In addition, this news release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management's best judgment only as of the date of this news release.
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USPS to request rate increase due to inflation, DeJoy says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is going to add over $1 billion to the U.S. Postal Service budget, necessitating a request for another rate increase in January, but the service is well prepared for the November election, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday.
The Postal Service has already delivered about 40 million ballots to and from voters along with a total of 550 million COVID-19 test kits, DeJoy said.
“Americans should be confident that the United States Postal Service is well prepared and will provide extraordinary services in these coming November elections,” he told the Board of Governors.
Third quarter results for the first time reflected a sweeping congressional overhaul — leading to a non-cash benefit of nearly $59.6 billion. But DeJoy cautioned against reading too much into the one-time benefit, without which the Postal Service would’ve suffered an adjusted loss of $459 million.
“The fact of the matter is that we have a long road and a lot of hard work ahead in our 10-year transformation to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Postal Service,” DeJoy said.
The quarterly results were the first to reflect an overhaul signed into law by President Joe Biden in April.
The Postal Service Reform Act lifted requirements that contributed to the agency’s red ink, like prepaying future retiree health benefits — an obligation that private companies and federal agencies do not face. It also cemented a requirement for mail delivery six days a week.
Several members of the public who spoke at the meeting implored governors to increase the number of electric next-generation delivery vehicles and to ensure that union workers build them.
The first of those new vehicles will begin rolling next year, with half the first batch of 50,000 vehicles being powered by electricity.
As for postal rates, DeJoy previously warned that they’re going to be necessary, especially in the face of inflation.
Rates last went up in July with the cost of a first-class Forever stamp increasing by 2 cents to 60 cents.
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"Of Medicine and Miracles" details the journey of a team of doctors and a family who came together on the leading edge of a cancer cure
PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The behind-the-scenes story detailing the pursuit of a transformative cancer cure will unfold onscreen at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City this weekend. "Of Medicine and Miracles," which will premiere during the renowned international festival, is an emotional journey, revealing decades of research – and one young patient's family's last hopes to save their daughter – that culminated in the world's first CAR T-cell therapy, an approach that reprograms patients' own immune cells to kill their cancer.
From Oscar-winning director Ross Kauffman and Oscar-nominated producer Robin Honan, the documentary follows three paths which come together in what became a pivotal moment in cancer history. The film traces the life and work of physician-scientist Carl June, MD, whose vision laid the path for the revolutionary therapy, and the team of doctors and researchers at Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) who joined forces over laboratory benches and hospital beds to architect the bold approach to treating patients who'd run out of conventional options. Their paths crossed in 2012 with a six-year-old leukemia patient Emily Whitehead, whose family was hoping for a lifesaving miracle when they joined the clinical trial at CHOP that would make her the first child to receive the experimental treatment, which had previously been tested in just a small handful of adults at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center.
Told "through bracingly honest interviews and home videos," Tribeca Film Festival Director Cara Cusumano called the film "a tear-jerking, heart-racing record of medical history that honors its subjects and their trauma while empowering future generations to attempt the impossible."
"Of Medicine and Miracles" was 10 years in the making, building on the 2012 short film "Fire with Fire," which went viral after being posted on Upworthy, a website dedicated to positive storytelling.
In addition to Carl June, who is the director of the Center for Cellular Immunotherapies and the Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy, "Of Medicine and Miracles" also features Penn Medicine's Bruce Levine, PhD, the Barbara and Edward Netter Professor in Cancer Gene Therapy and the Founding Director of the Clinical Cell and Vaccine Production Facility, and David Porter, MD, director of Cell Therapy and Transplantation in the Abramson Cancer Center and the Jodi Fischer Horowitz Professor in Leukemia Care Excellence. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia physicians Stephan Grupp, MD, PhD, Section Chief of the Cellular Therapy and Transplant Section and Inaugural Director of the Susan S. and Stephen P. Kelly Center for Cancer Immunotherapy, and Susan Rheingold, MD, Medical Director of the Oncology Outpatient Clinic are also highlighted.
Kauffman's documentary film credits include the Oscar-winning "Born into Brothels," "E-TEAM," and "Tigerland." Honan received an Oscar nomination for the documentary "Mondays at Racine" and co-produced the Oscar-winning "Freeheld."
To learn more, visit the Tribeca Film Festival website.
About Penn Medicine:
Penn Medicine is one of the world's leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. Penn Medicine consists of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which together form a $9.9 billion enterprise.
The Perelman School of Medicine has been ranked among the top medical schools in the United States for more than 20 years, according to U.S. News & World Report's survey of research-oriented medical schools. The School is consistently among the nation's top recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health, with $546 million awarded in the 2021 fiscal year.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System's patient care facilities include: the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center—which are recognized as one of the nation's top "Honor Roll" hospitals by U.S. News & World Report—Chester County Hospital; Lancaster General Health; Penn Medicine Princeton Health; and Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's first hospital, founded in 1751. Additional facilities and enterprises include Good Shepherd Penn Partners, Penn Medicine at Home, Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital, and Princeton House Behavioral Health, among others.
Penn Medicine is powered by a talented and dedicated workforce of more than 47,000 people. The organization also has alliances with top community health systems across both Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, creating more options for patients no matter where they live.
Penn Medicine is committed to improving lives and health through a variety of community-based programs and activities. In fiscal year 2021, Penn Medicine provided more than $619 million to benefit our community.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia:
A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
CONTACTS:
For Penn Medicine:
Holly Auer
Cell: 215-200-2313
holly.auer@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
For CHOP:
Jennifer Lee
Cell: 610-800-6592
Leej41@chop.edu
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New 154,000-square-foot facility will provide a West Coast center with a focus on research, innovation, and commercial collaboration across corporate and program areas
TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., "Astellas") today announced plans to create an integrated biotechnology campus in South San Francisco as its West Coast innovation and research center. The new 154,000-square-foot building at 480 Forbes Boulevard will allow for the co-location of several Astellas business units and functions currently located independently throughout the San Francisco area.
The new innovation and research center will include employees across research, technical operations, medical and development, commercial, and relevant administrative support functions. Astellas will invest approximately $70 million to create the new state-of-the-art facility, which will provide lab and co-working spaces to accommodate future growth as it advances a range of innovative cell and gene therapies for patients with limited or no treatment options, including rare diseases and cancer.
"By uniting our business units in the Bay Area, we are creating a dedicated West Coast center in the vibrant South San Francisco corridor alongside other leaders in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry," said Yoshitsugu Shitaka, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer at Astellas. "Similar to the Astellas Biomedical Innovation Hub located in the greater Boston area, this new facility will foster even greater levels of collaboration amongst our world-class, multi-disciplinary teams working in cell and gene therapies, development of business opportunities and all those who support our endeavors to create value for patients."
Astellas expects to complete the building and be operational in summer 2023. Astellas will be the sole occupant of the new building and will spend the next year equipping the interior with state-of-the-art research labs, office spaces, and other amenities specifically designed to accommodate the West Coast employees of Astellas Gene Therapies, Xyphos Biosciences, business development, Rx+® Business Accelerator, and the planned future growth within those units. In addition, the co-location of these businesses allows for more efficient use of space by combining the lab and office facilities into one new building, compared to current independent locations.
Astellas' VISION is to be at the forefront of healthcare change and to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients. Under this vision, Astellas is focused on bringing life-changing cell and gene therapy treatments to patients suffering from diseases that lack treatment options.
Astellas has already reflected the impact from this matter in its financial forecast of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.
About Astellas
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.
About Astellas Gene Therapies
Astellas Gene Therapies is an Astellas Center of Excellence developing genetic medicines with the potential to deliver transformative value for patients. Our gene therapy drug discovery engine is built around innovative science, a validated AAV platform, and industry leading internal manufacturing capability with a particular focus on rare diseases of the eye, CNS and neuromuscular system. We will also be advancing additional Astellas gene therapy programs toward clinical investigation. We are based in San Francisco, with manufacturing and laboratory facilities in South San Francisco, Calif., and Sanford, N.C.
About Xyphos Biosciences, Inc., an Astellas Company
Xyphos Biosciences Inc., located in South San Francisco, Calif., is an Astellas Center of Excellence for Cancer Cell Therapy developing medicines to cure solid tumors with a precision, off-the-shelf "Standard Pharmaceutical like Cell Therapy" platform, which can be easily tailored to the needs of individual patients and adapted to multiple disease targets. Utilizing a deep understanding of cancer biology and the tumor microenvironment, we are developing a flexible and versatile platform to direct the body's immune cells to target single or multiple tumor antigens to fuel a stronger immune response, while avoiding immune rejection. By combining our ACCEL™ technology, a universal CAR (chimeric antigen receptor), and Universal Cells' Universal Donor Cells (UDC) technology, we aim to create a unique platform that offers greater speed and flexibility compared to currently approved chimeric antigen receptor cell therapies and expands potential value for as many cancer patients as possible.
Cautionary Notes
In this press release, statements made with respect to current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Astellas. These statements are based on management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in general economic conditions and in laws and regulations, relating to pharmaceutical markets, (ii) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) delays in new product launches, (iv) the inability of Astellas to market existing and new products effectively, (v) the inability of Astellas to continue to effectively research and develop products accepted by customers in highly competitive markets, and (vi) infringements of Astellas' intellectual property rights by third parties.
Information about pharmaceutical products (including products currently in development) which is included in this press release is not intended to constitute an advertisement or medical advice.
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Kindergartner brings tequila to school, shares with classmates
LIVONIA, Mich. (WDIV) – Some Michigan parents are upset because their kindergartners shared a bottle of tequila during snack time on Thursday.
A child in Livonia, Michigan, shared a bottle of Jose Cuervo mix with 10% alcohol content with her classmates before a teacher stopped it.
Alexis Smith said she got a call from her daughter’s school, Grand River Academy.
“There were so many thoughts running through my mind like ‘oh my god,’ you know, ‘what if it was open before the girl brought it to school, how much was it?,’” she said.
They told her a kindergartener brought the pre-mixed bottle of tequila and shared it with four classmates, including Smith’s 5-year-old daughter.
“I asked her, like, ‘is my daughter okay?’ and she said, ‘she’s right here, and she looks okay.’ and then I said, ‘okay, well, how much did she drink?,’” Smith said.
The school couldn’t give her a definite answer.
“My daughter takes medicine and, first up, no kids should be drinking and … just the shot itself, it burns,” she said. “Like how do you feel? Like anything could have happened?”
Smith picked her daughter up from school early. Later that day, the principal sent out a letter addressed to kindergarten parents saying, in part, “disciplinary measures will be taken in accordance with the student code of conduct.”
While the school was closed Friday, Smith said her daughter will not be back on Monday.
“It’s so heart-breaking,” Smith said. “I feel like her first year of kindergarten was already cut short because of COVID and situations like this are making it worse.”
School officials said they have addressed the situation, but can’t share the details because of student privacy laws.
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The investment highlights Baltimore as a thriving investment region, with local and national participation
BALTIMORE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conscious Venture Partners today announced Conscious Venture Fund II has raised $15.8 million of its $50 million goal. Sagamore Ventures - the investment arm of Under Armour founder Kevin Plank - leads the local investments with a $2.5 million commitment to the Conscious Venture Fund II, which is on the path to become the largest minority managed fund in Baltimore City.
The Fund's growth supports the emergence of Baltimore's innovation ecosystem, particularly in the arena of companies using innovations to create a more equitable society or "Equitech."
"Despite the amazing talent and technology we have in the US and specifically here in Baltimore, new innovations for things like the delivery of preventative care, better mental health outcomes, access to technology and healthy food and predictive analytics for under-served communities are clearly needed if we are to continue the standard of living - and give all our citizens access to such - that we so dearly appreciate and enjoy in America," said Jeff Cherry, Founder and Managing Partner of Conscious Venture Partners. "COVID has shown us how much work we have to do to create a more equitable society and economic system."
Conscious Venture Partners seeks out minority and women founders to invest in entrepreneurs that others are ignoring for all the wrong reasons. They support companies that are using technology to break down barriers to access and create a more equitable society, including in the healthcare, food, technology, media, mobility, and education industries.
The strategic investment from Kevin Plank's Sagamore Ventures is part of a $10 million overarching set of commitments made by Sagamore and the Port Covington Development Team, stemming from an agreement with local stakeholders, to help build capacity and improve the landscape for Baltimore City minority and women-owned small businesses.
"Jeff Cherry and Conscious Venture Partners share our commitment to creating a positive impact in Port Covington- and all of Baltimore. The Conscious Venture Partners team has a proven track record of identifying and supporting diverse and innovative Baltimore entrepreneurs, which is critical to the future of the city," said Kevin Plank, Founder of Sagamore Ventures.
Conscious Venture Partners believes businesses that practice a more holistic or "Stakeholder" form of capitalism create financial, as well as societal, value. As such, most companies funded by Conscious Venture Partners are graduates of its Conscious Venture Lab accelerator program. Local companies looking to receive funding are encouraged to apply for the upcoming cohort of the Conscious Venture Lab here: https://www.f6s.com/cvlabcohort9. Applications for the current cohort are being accepted now.
Conscious Venture Partners' successes - including the eight cohorts graduating from the Conscious Venture Lab's accelerator program, and a newly designed digital platform in partnership with Annapolis based FounderTrac - have given investors confidence in Conscious Venture Fund II and the Baltimore region as an investment market. The funds raised by Conscious Venture Partners support businesses like Fearless Sports, a Baltimore-based social impact clothing company founded by Baltimore Business Journal Power 10 winner, Delali Dzirasa; Outlook Enterprises, the first ever digital production studio to be located in East Baltimore, founded by ex-Baltimore Raven Trevor Pryce; and HeyZRO, a unique metaverse e-commerce platform which is one of the first to be founded in Baltimore by a black-woman technologist.
Joining Plank and Sagamore Ventures is repeat Conscious Venture Partners investor Point Field Partners, the investment arm of Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, with additional investments being made by other prominent local investors including Brown Advisory, Capital Funding Group, Robb Merritt, Mary Miller and Guy Filippelli. The company's recent successes and list of growing local investors have garnered national attention and proven to be a catalyst for interest in Baltimore from outside of Maryland, including a recent $5 million commitment from the UFCW – Northern California Employers Joint Pension Plan, a Concord, California based pension fund.
"Mr. Bisciotti certainly believes that equity and prosperity go hand-in-hand. This is one of the reasons we were so excited to invest and partner with Jeff and his team at Conscious Venture Partners" said Ryland Sumner of Point Field Partners. "It's all about their mission and innovative approach to community investment, This is the way you build communities: investing through a lens of equity to create financial as well as societal returns."
Mary Miller, Baltimore investor and former T. Rowe Price executive, echoed: "This is the kind of ground-up investment opportunity Baltimore needs. I'm excited to see the impact these entrepreneurs will have in their communities."
The continued flow of investment capital into the fund affirms the shared value of giving significant opportunity to women and minority-owned businesses. Cherry believes supporting entrepreneurs in communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted by lack of access to capital and networks represents an opportunity to provide better services in those communities and to invest in new innovations that are likely to have broad-based applicability in very big markets.
"We believe that Conscious Venture Partner's approach to entrepreneurship is forward-thinking and fantastic for our community," said Mike Hankin, CEO of Brown Advisory. "We are proud to partner with Jeff and his great team and hope that, together, we can help support emerging businesses in Baltimore, as well as the broader start-up ecosystem."
The Conscious Venture Fund II is established to do what they call rolling closes, so the fund will grow and new investments will be added as additional capital is committed. The final close is expected to be sometime in the third quarter of 2022.
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Stark County Prosecutor hosting series of town hall meetings
The Repository
CANTON – Stark County Prosecutor Kyle L. Stone will host “Criminal Justice at a Glance,” a series of town hall meetings intended to educate and inform.
Stone will present on topics pertinent to the criminal justice system followed by a question-and-answer session. Individual cases will not be discussed. Light refreshments will be served.
The meetings will be held as follows:
- Canton: Thursday, 6-7 p.m., The One Center for Leadership, 901 Tuscarawas St. E
- Lake Township: April 13, 6-7 p.m., Lake Township Hall, 12360 Market Ave. N
- Massillon: April 20, 6-7 p.m., Boys & Girls Club of Massillon, 730 Duncan St. SW
- Alliance: May 4, 6-7 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market St.
- Minerva: May 12, 6-7 p.m., Minerva Public Library, 677 Lynnwood Dr.
- Canal Fulton: May 18, 6-7 p.m., Community Bible Church, 1100 Locust St.
For more information, email prosecutor@starkcountohio.gov. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/04/04/stark-county-prosecutor-hosting-series-town-hall-meetings/7268611001/ | 2022-04-04T16:23:29Z |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There are multiple issues related to unidentified and untreated mental illness grabbing news headlines globally. From mass shootings, depression, divorces, suicide, hate crimes, and child abuse, humanity is suffering, especially post-Covid. In response to this acute need, The Road to Nashville - Liverpool International Song Contest (TRTN-L) is providing complimentary access to professional mental health counseling for anyone applying to this songwriting initiative under the umbrella of TUFF, The Unity of Faiths Foundation. TRTN-L is the latest program developed by renowned British psychologist Dr. Shamender Talwar, Co-founder of TUFF and Dr. Vandana Duggal MD, Vice President of TUFF USA to help humanity and encourage mental health, happiness, and global unity.
Launched in May (Mental Health Month) via a partnership between the Nashville, TN & Liverpool, UK city councils, the program has already seen over 732 musicians requesting counseling (16% of participating songwriters), accessing pragmatic tools and pro-bono counseling. Impacting beyond borders, language, race, musical genres, and cultural barriers, this TUFF initiative founded has received 4,862 songs from 4,385 artists. 23 countries are represented, 546 contestants are already receiving counseling with another 186 on boarding with providers who best suit their personal counseling needs.
"Mental illness is the new pandemic. When Covid-19 spread around the globe, we saw connection and community get erased from our lives overnight as we needed to shelter in place to curb transmission rates. What we missed when our day-to-day interactions so drastically changed were the long term impacts of that shift. Mental health practices and the equitable access to those therapies are imperative if we want to make a real swing back to kindness, safety and security. We are so grateful to be in a position to support these musicians and songwriters through the help of incredible partners. Fortunately, with the additional resources, we are able to extend our deadline to hopefully save more lives. And, we cannot thank the artists that have stepped up to share their own stories and struggles." – Dr. Vandana Duggal MD, Vice President of TUFF USA
The TRTN-L initiative is now reviewing submissions through August 31 at https://roadtonashville.us/. The top ten finalists will perform live before judges in Nashville at the legendary EXIT/IN on John Lennon's birthday Oct. 9, 2022 and the winner will perform at the famed Liverpool Cavern Club stomping grounds of music greats, including The Beatles.
Headliners and household names in the country music community have weighed in on the importance of TUFF and the mental health initiative for TRTN-L. This particular community has most recently experienced the heartbreaking impact of mental illness with the tragic deaths of recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Naomi Judd and award winning songwriter Tom T. Hall.
"The subject of mental illness is front and center globally. There is nothing explainable about fame and being the center of attention. Whether it be an actor, musician or politician; just being famous does not offer protection from mental illness. In fact, fame can perhaps do just the opposite, exposing vulnerability like a trap. You can't let everyone in and can't let yourself out. You are surrounded and yet alone. I have a few good friends who accept me for who I am not just what I do. It makes a huge difference. Humanity must address mental illness with an open heart and mind." - Gary Morris
In addition to his endorsement, Gary has provided a generous donation to TUFF to support their expanded efforts.
"I didn't really understand the challenges that come with mental health issues until Covid arrived and I found myself dealing with depression and anxiety. It's really important that we keep talking about how stress affects so many of us and how necessary it is to provide everyone with people to talk to and places to go for help." - Michelle Wright
"Life can certainly be grand standing on its peaks, but it also has its challenges and valleys along the way, no matter who you are or what you do. No one is excluded. It's really about the support we all need and reaching out for it. Talking about the lows can be hard and vulnerable, but it can also be liberating when you realize that we all can be effected in some way. Anything that lead us to a mental health conversation is a must in our world. I fully support and see the beauty in this process. We'll all be better for ourselves and for humanity by asking for help when needed. I think TRTN-L is spot on including mental health services for anyone needing it and it's a great thing to see!" - Tim Rushlow, Formerly of Little Texas, currently in The Frontmen
The Road to Nashville is partnered with the following to present and support our 2022 contestants:
- Liverpool City Council
- Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
- Visit Music City
- Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
- Exit/In
- BMI
- SAE Institute
- The Cavern Club Liverpool
- Middle Tennessee State University
- BBC
- Country Music Association
- Porter's Call
The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF) is a British secular charitable organization working in four continents. TUFF bridges community sectors, organizations and government by rebuilding social integration and global community cohesion. TUFF also empowers youth through participation in sports, music and science. Teaching education in human values, integration acceptance, individual liberty, gender equality, understanding, respect for other cultures, the rule of law and democracy. TUFF was established in 2011 and has the support and acknowledgments of many dignitaries including H.H Pope Francis, H.M the Queen, and President Barack Obama to name a few. The ultimate goal is to share kindness and facilitate the integration and empowerment of those people who do not have a voice, due to numerous challenges and obstacles they face in their daily lives.
To make learn more or make a donation to TUFF, visit: www.tuff.earth.
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Students Cite Tuition as the Biggest Pain Point; Say Schools Should Spend More on Learning Materials, Less on Amenities
BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As college students prepare to head back to campus for another academic year, nearly two-thirds (65%) will be shouldering education expenses completely on their own – and struggling. According to a new survey of 1,200 students from edtech provider Cengage, while students are grappling with affordability, the majority still feel strongly that their education is worth what they're paying.
"Affordability continues to be a major barrier for today's college students," said Kevin Carlsten, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Higher Education Institutional Group at Cengage. "But despite struggling to keep up with tuition and other costs, students still believe in the power of a college education. In order for that faith in education to continue, more needs to be done collectively to lower cost barriers. Students shouldn't have to make painful tradeoffs when it comes to their education and a path to a better future."
Additional survey findings include:
- The majority of today's college students are solely paying for their education, with a higher percentage of two-year students paying their own way. Sixty-one percent of four-year students are solely paying their education costs, and 29 percent are splitting costs with parents or family. Meanwhile, 71 percent of two-year students are paying all costs while only 19 percent are splitting costs with parents /family.
- Students are struggling with education costs – tuition is the biggest burden. Sixty-eight percent of students say it is a struggle for them or their family members to pay for their education. Students say the biggest point is tuition (46 percent), followed by technology/laptops (21 percent) and books/course materials (17 percent).
- Students have little financial buffer - nearly half (46 percent) have $250 or less left after paying for education costs each month. Fourteen percent of students have only $100 or less left each month after paying expenses.
- Students want lower tuition; would trade amenities for better learning support. Thirty-six percent say the most impactful thing their college or university can do to lower the cost of education is lower tuition, followed by providing more affordable options for course materials (21%). Nearly all students (81%) said schools should spend more money on providing course materials and less on amenities like dorms, facilities and athletics.
- Most students (78 percent) think their education is worth what they're paying -- as long as college is a gateway to financial independence. Students say earning a salary that allows financial independence (48 percent) followed by getting a job quickly (27%) and paying off their debt in 10 years (11%) are the most important drivers of worth.
More information on student views on affordability and the value of college is available in this downloadable infographic.
To learn more about how Cengage is lowering costs for students, visit https://www.cengage.com/unlimited/instructor/.
Cengage's college affordability survey was conducted in July 2022 and polled 1,200 Americans ages 18-44 who are currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or institution for an undergraduate degree. Respondents were also filtered by income level with 600 responses coming from students with Household Income (HHI) under $75,000 and 600 respondents from students with HHI over $75,000.
Cengage, the U.S. Higher Education business of global education technology company Cengage Group, serves millions of instructors, learners and institutions. We deliver affordable, high-quality digital products and personalized support to power learning individually and at scale. Our customer-centered approach enables innovation, including Cengage Unlimited, the first and only all-access digital subscription for textbooks and course materials. Our textbooks, homework tools, and flagship online learning platforms, MindTap and WebAssign, help educators and students achieve their goals. Visit us at www.cengage.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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kristina.massari@cengage.com
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Grocery store employee arrested after slapping Rudy Giuliani, NYPD says
NEW YORK (CNN) - A grocery store employee was arrested after slapping former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in the back Sunday.
Giuliani, who was also a lawyer for former President Donald Trump, was campaigning for his son in a ShopRite on Staten Island when an employee hit him and said, “What’s up, scumbag?”
The 78-year-old said he managed to stay on his feet, but also said he was lucky he didn’t fall and crack his skull.
Store security responded immediately, and the 39-year-old ShopRite associate was turned over to the New York Police Department.
New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani said the attack on his father was politically motivated.
Andrew Giuliani, a candidate in the Republican primary for New York governor, said he wants all New Yorkers to feel safe from crime again.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/27/grocery-store-employee-arrested-after-slapping-rudy-giuliani-nypd-says/ | 2022-06-27T16:08:27Z |
PITTSBURGH, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to vent effluvium air from a toilet bowl," said an inventor, from Rockville, Va., "so I invented the EXHAUST TOILET. My design would efficiently remove foul bathroom odors."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved design for a toilet. In doing so, it reduces odors within the bathroom. It also eliminates the need for a traditional exhaust fan. As a result, it could make a bathroom environment more pleasant. The invention features a practical design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households and commercial restrooms.
The original design was submitted to the Richmond sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RKH-261, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Industry veteran to lead more than 800 employees across 21 offices in eight states
SANTA ANA, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Malcolm Dougherty, P.E., has been named Senior Vice President and Regional Director for the firm's newly formed Western Region. As the firm Reimagines Michael Baker to better position the company for accelerated growth and to broaden its capabilities, services and solutions over the next five years to execute its vision of evolving to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm, it is uniting its former West and Mountain Regions to form the Western Region. As Western Regional Director, Mr. Dougherty will lead more than 800 employees and be responsible for overseeing all engineering, business and financial operations for 21 offices across eight states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Washington. He continues to report to Kent Zinn, President, Infrastructure, at Michael Baker International and is based out of Michael Baker's Santa Ana, California, office.
"Throughout his 30-year engineering career, Malcolm's experience, leadership, recognition of client needs, technical knowledge and dedication to mentoring the next generation of engineers have set him apart. He is an established industry thought leader and has built a legacy based not only on identifying the best technical engineering solutions to solve the complex challenges of his clients, but also on improving the lives of those in the communities he serves," said Kent Zinn, President, Infrastructure, at Michael Baker International. "Since joining Michael Baker more than four years ago, Malcolm has expertly led teams both throughout our firm's footprint in the Western United States and across the country. As he assumes the new role of Western Regional Director, I am confident that he will continue to expertly deliver outstanding service for our clients."
The firm's strategic decision to form the Western Region provides much greater opportunity for collaboration and growth across its core practices, Federal Services and the Design-Build sectors. The new Western Region will allow Michael Baker to further leverage four of its Federal Centers of Excellence (Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City, Phoenix and San Diego), as well as the region's significant Design-Build delivery expertise. This includes award-winning work on I-15 in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as the firm's role as lead designer for the I-10 Corridor Express Lanes Design-Build project in San Bernardino County, California, among others.
Mr. Dougherty joined Michael Baker in 2018 as the National Practice Lead for Transportation. In this role, he drove the strategic direction, growth and performance of the practice and led an integrated team of regional transportation and management professionals in all aspects of transportation. He was promoted to National Practice Executive in 2020, overseeing the strategic direction for the company's national practices, and in 2021 assumed the position of West Regional Director.
Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Dougherty spent 26 years in progressive leadership roles with Caltrans, culminating in the position of Director. In this role, he was responsible for the maintenance and operations of more than 50,000 lane miles of roadway in the State Highway System and the delivery of an $11.4 billion construction portfolio. He also had overall fiscal responsibility for the Department's budget of more than $10 billion and 20,000 employees.
Prior to his appointment to Director, Mr. Dougherty served as Chief Deputy Director and Chief Engineer at Caltrans, where he honed his leadership skills by advising the Department Director on all aspects of policy and operations. He represented the department at meetings and hearings and with the executive team on administrative priorities related to the state transportation system.
Mr. Dougherty holds numerous affiliations and certifications, including: member of the Board of Directors for the Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America, member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), as well as past positions such as Chair of the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Executive Committee, Chair of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Committee on Construction, Chair of the Toll Bridge Program Oversight Committee, AASHTO Board of Directors, President of the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) and past member of the California Public Works Board.
Mr. Dougherty earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in California.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with Practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction and program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a trusted partner to commercial clients, all branches of the military and federal, state and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery, Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while Reimagining Michael Baker to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm over the next five years. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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RED OAK, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC found that 1 in 5 children had a mental disorder with only around 20% receiving care from a mental health provider*. Experts agree that the pandemic has exacerbated these statistics, worsening pediatric mental health. In fact, research from October 2020 showed that 31% of parents said their child's mental or emotional health had worsened compared to before the start of the pandemic.** Additional pressures of the current environment including gun violence, social and economic pressures and social media add to the list of issues that are impacting mental health and wellness.
To help address this growing concern, Rootines by ASD.ai LLC announces the addition of Mental Health as a condition monitoring category in their platform. Rootines is a patient engagement ecosystem offering applications on iOS and Android along with a web portal for clinical use. Marrying patient reported outcomes with remote patient monitoring, Rootines allows parents and caregivers to track various elements of health and well-being such as mood, sleep, diet and more. The software then delivers insights to parents and clinicians to enhance care and promote early intervention.
"As the parent of two young girls, I can relate to the concern a parent has for a child struggling with the various elements of the world we live in. We are proud to be adding mental health as a category to help support parents, caregivers, the extended care team and their clinicians" – Blake Rutherford, ASD.ai CMO/Co-Founder
The application portion of the Rootines platform is currently available free of charge to individual users. Simply visit the app store on iOS or the Android Marketplace to download. If you are a hospital, therapy center, school or other professional institution and would like information, a demonstration, or pricing on the web portal please contact us today at sales@asd.ai. Rootines is HIPAA compliant with medical grade security.
Use cases for the Rootines platform include hospitals and clinicians that are looking for robust data from their patients. The platform can alert clinicians to emerging trends, bridging the gap between appointments and supporting early intervention when issues arise. Schools, foster programs, community health centers and others can leverage the data to support children in their programs and connect care teams for enhanced continuum of care. Payers can benefit from providing Rootines to their customers by leveraging the ability to intervene earlier when issues arise, thereby improving care and lowering costs.
Current conditions tracked on the Rootines platform include: General Health, Autism, Epilepsy and now Mental Health. A NICU Follow-up solution is in development.
ASD.ai LLC is an early-stage company developing Rootines, a platform for patient engagement. In 2021, ASD.ai was the proud recipient of a $120,000 grant from Microsoft for Startups. More information on Rootines and its parent company ASD.ai LLC can be found on our website.
*https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/features/child-mental-health.html
** https://www.jedfoundation.org/news-views/national-survey-youth-well-being-during-covid-19/
Contact:
Tamera Jackson
CEO/Co-Founder
TJ@asd.ai
860.759.5753
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Ukraine aid bill hitching ride to Seoul for Biden signature
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The $40 billion U.S. package of assistance for Ukraine as it tries to fend off Russia’s aggression is hitching a ride on a commercial flight to South Korea so it can be signed by President Joe Biden.
The Senate voted Thursday to finalize the new military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine as Biden was making his way to the South Korean capital, Seoul. Biden is in Asia for meetings with the leaders of South Korea, Japan and members of the Indo-Pacific group known as the Quad.
A White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, said the bill was being flown to South Korea by a U.S. government official who was already planning to travel to the region on a commercial flight as part of the individual’s official duties. It was not clear when the bill would arrive, but the president was expected to sign it before he heads to Tokyo on Sunday.
For decades, bills that needed an urgent signature were routinely flown by White House aides to the president if he was abroad.
In 2005, President George W. Bush flew back to Washington from his Texas ranch to sign legislation requiring doctors to continue feeding a comatose Florida woman, Terri Schiavo, whose husband wanted to let her die.
An autopen was used for the first time for a bill signing in 2011, when President Barack Obama signed an extension of the Patriot Act into law while he was traveling in Europe.
He used the machine –- which was widely used at the time for mundane commercial and government purposes — because Congress took unexpectedly long to approve the renewal of that law. Its anti-terrorism powers were minutes from expiring at midnight East Coast time when Obama, in France, was awakened to sign the measure.
The Ukraine bill includes $20 billion in military aid that is expected to finance the transfer of advanced weapons systems, $8 billion in general economic support for Ukraine, nearly $5 billion in global food aid to address potential food shortages sparked by the collapse of the Ukrainian agricultural economy, and more than $1 billion in combined support for refugees.
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Owner out nearly $12K after discounting gas for community: ‘It was worth it’
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A gas station in Georgia wanted to give back to the community over the holiday weekend by saving drivers a few dollars at the pump.
WTOC reports A to Z convenience store in Hinesville discounted its gas price to under $2 per gallon for those paying cash and traveling for Independence Day.
“Everyone’s wallet is taking a hit right now. So, the least we can do as a local, independently owned convenience store is to give back to the community,” owner Ravi Patel said.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Georgia was $4.31 over the weekend. But not at A to Z, at least for about three hours.
“It doesn’t surprise me at all. They’re always doing something for the community. They’re always giving back,” said longtime customer Darlene Hills.
Those in line for the gas said higher prices had put a strain on their wallets. So, waiting for hours to fill up for cheap was no problem.
“You can’t beat the price. Especially now with gas prices almost five dollars,” said customer Maggie Jackson.
Patel said he estimated his business lost as much as $12,000 in the three-hour sale but it was worth it seeing the smiles on his customers’ faces.
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TAIPEI, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for May at NT$22.18 billion, which was down 10.6% year-on-year (YoY). However, due to improvement of the supply chain, revenues grew by 15.4% month-on-month (MoM). The year-to-May consolidated revenues of NT$119.78 billion marked a slight decline of 1.3% YoY.
Business highlights include:
- Gaming business [1] revenue in May grew 23.0% MoM
- Chromebook business revenue in May grew 174.5% MoM
The public subsidiaries have all released their May revenues, and in total grew by 9.8% MoM, 26.8 % YoY, and 34.4% YTD (year-to-date).
Some initiatives under incubation have shown significant growth, including:
- Acer Gaming Inc. revenue in May grew 69.4% MoM, 114.6% YoY, and 28.5% YTD
- MPS Energy Inc. revenue in May grew 30.2% MoM, 33.8% YoY, and 145.9% YTD
Acer's strategy to build multiple business engines continues its momentum. The May revenues of businesses other than PCs and displays contributed to 21.3% of the total revenue, with growth of 12.1% MoM, 18.3% YoY, and 26.6% YTD.
[1] Acer's gaming related products and businesses
About Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,500 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.
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First and only Hotel in Jordan to Achieve the Coveted Five-Star Award
TORONTO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that it is the first and only hotel in Jordan to have earned the coveted Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas.
Further elevating its appeal as one of Jordan's top luxury destinations, Four Seasons Hotel Amman invites guests to discover an entirely new hospitality experience following the completion of its extensive renovation program. The Hotel has been completely redesigned, and blends the finest traditions of Jordanian hospitality with contemporary elegance to create a relaxing "home away from home" that is set to enchant both local visitors and international travelers.
The enhanced guest experience begins on the approach to the Hotel, which sits atop the tallest of Amman's seven hills in the prestigious Abdoun residential district. Visitors are greeted with elegant exterior lighting on the white stone-and-glass building and a completely new road framed by intricate landscaping, before arriving at the redesigned vestibule area that leads to the lobby. This grand entrance sets the tone for the tasteful interiors found within, which reflect the Jordanian capital's intersection of Arabic, Islamic and Western cultures.
Carlo Stragiotto, General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Amman, said, "We are very proud that we have achieved the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, which is globally recognized as one of the highest accolades in the world of hospitality. This is testament to the fact that we are able to offer our guests an unrivalled luxury experience thanks to our exceptional people. The emphasis placed on quality of service by the Forbes rating system makes it especially rewarding to know we are consistently delivering impeccable hospitality in true Four Seasons style. This achievement highlights the outstanding craftsmanship and dedication of our teams, whose shared passion for creating extraordinary experiences shines through and brings great delight to our guests on a daily basis."
Stragiotto added, "We are also proud to offer industry-leading technology such as the Four Seasons App and Chat, as well as our Lead With Care initiative for enhanced health and safety measures."
"Travel has come back strongly, and the resilient hospitality industry is creatively rallying to accommodate the increased occupancy demand for most regions," says Hermann Elger, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. "While the industry faces some lingering issues, the 2022 award winners proved ready for those challenges and more, demonstrating the best that luxury hospitality has to offer."
At Four Seasons Hotel Amman, visitors are invited to discover more than just world-class accommodation and culinary craftsmanship. The Hotel's concierge team is ready to help guests explore Jordan's capital and beyond by sharing their personal favourites and revealing hidden gems through exclusive excursions to the North of Jordan. These passionate local experts are happy to put together customized itineraries that will help make guests' stays even more memorable.
To make a reservation, call +962 (6) 550-5555 or book online.
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PURCHASE, N.Y., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.15 per share of PepsiCo common stock, a 7 percent increase versus the comparable year-earlier period. Today's action is consistent with PepsiCo's previously announced increase in its annualized dividend to $4.60 per share from $4.30 per share, which will begin with the June 2022 payment. This dividend is payable on June 30, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 3, 2022. PepsiCo has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends since 1965, and 2022 marks the company's 50th consecutive annual dividend increase.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.
The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration for each fund:
These funds make distributions in accordance with a managed distribution plan that provides for the declaration of monthly distributions to common shareholders of the fund at an annual minimum fixed rate of 7% for the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund, 8% for the Allspring Income Opportunities Fund, and 9% for the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund based on the fund's average monthly net asset value (NAV) per share over the prior 12 months. Under the managed distribution plan, distributions are sourced from income and also may be sourced from paid-in capital and/or capital gains. The fund's distributions in any period may be more or less than the net return earned by the fund on its investments and therefore should not be used as a measure of performance or confused with yield or income. Distributions in excess of fund returns will cause the fund's NAV to decline. Investors should not draw any conclusions about the fund's investment performance from the amount of its distribution or from the terms of its managed distribution plan.
The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund is a closed-end high-yield bond fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. The fund may, as a secondary objective, seek capital appreciation to the extent it is consistent with its investment objective.
The Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund is a closed-end income fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income consistent with limiting its overall exposure to domestic interest rate risk.
The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund is a closed-end equity and high-yield bond fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income and moderate capital growth with an emphasis on providing tax-advantaged dividend income.
For more information on Allspring's closed-end funds, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.
These closed-end funds are no longer available in public offerings and are only offered through broker-dealers on the secondary market. A closed-end fund is not required to buy its shares back from investors upon request. Shares of a fund may trade at either a premium or discount relative to the fund's net asset value, and there can be no assurance that any discount will decrease. The values of, and/or the income generated by, securities held by a fund may decline due to general market conditions or other factors, including those directly involving the issuers of such securities.
Equity securities fluctuate in value in response to factors specific to the issuer of the security. Debt securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk, and high-yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality have a much greater risk of default and their values tend to be more volatile than higher-rated securities with similar maturities. Foreign investments may contain more risk due to the inherent risks associated with changing political climates, foreign market instability, and foreign currency fluctuations. Risks of international investing are magnified in emerging or developing markets. Funds that concentrate their investments in a single industry or sector may face increased risk of price fluctuation over more diversified funds due to adverse developments within that industry or sector. Small- and mid-cap securities may be subject to special risks associated with narrower product lines and limited financial resources compared with their large-cap counterparts. Each fund is leveraged through a revolving credit facility and also may incur leverage by issuing preferred shares in the future.
The use of leverage results in certain risks, including, among others, the likelihood of greater volatility of the net asset value and the market price of common shares. Derivatives involve additional risks, including interest rate risk, credit risk, the risk of improper valuation, and the risk of noncorrelation to the relevant instruments they are designed to hedge or closely track. There are numerous risks associated with transactions in options on securities.
Allspring Global Investments™ is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC). Associated with Allspring is Galliard Capital Management, LLC (an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS firm).
This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan.
Some of the information contained herein may include forward-looking statements about the expected investment activities of the funds. These statements provide no assurance as to the funds' actual investment activities or results. Readers must make their own assessment of the information contained herein and consider such other factors as they may deem relevant to their individual circumstances.
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Medical Home Network attracts a team of professionals, with backgrounds ranging from clinical to data analytics, dedicated to transforming care and building healthier communities in the safety net.
CHICAGO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Medical Home Network has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare. MHN attracts a team of passionate professionals, with backgrounds ranging from clinical to data analytics, who are dedicated to transforming care and building healthier communities in the safety net.
Modern Healthcare magazine's annual awards recognize 150 providers, insurers and suppliers that empower employees to provide the best possible care, products and services. The 2022 recipients will be profiled in the magazine's Oct. 3 issue.
"We truly believe our meaningful mission is one of the reasons our team members are proud to work for MHN," said President & CEO Cheryl Lulias. "Their passion for helping others—and the impact we are making—is what drives them to work hard on behalf of the communities we serve."
A 92% voluntary retention rate of employees reflects MHN's mission-driven culture that motivates and inspires team members to feel good about what they do and work hard to improve the health of communities.
Starting in Chicago, MHN creates community-based systems of integrated care and is expanding its mission and impact to new markets. MHN employees collaborate across disciplines to impact the way care is organized, delivered, financed and measured for underserved populations.
"The MHN team works every day to improve the health of our nation's safety net through collaborative, innovation-based partnerships," Lulias said. "The Best Places to Work in Healthcare designation validates our team's collaborative spirit and dedication to this life-changing work."
About Medical Home Network
Medical Home Network (MHN) is a nationally recognized not-for-profit focused on transforming care in the safety net and building healthier communities. MHN powers the future of healthcare delivery by creating clinically integrated, digitally connected community-based systems of care with a focus on the whole person. Specializing in FQHCs, MHN works with a variety of partners in the safety net on care transformation projects. MHN's innovative approach consistently delivers leading health outcomes, savings, and quality results under value-based arrangements. Learn more at medicalhomenetwork.org and on LinkedIn.
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(The Hill) – Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y) on Sunday said conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices who “misled” Americans during their confirmation hearings about whether or not they supported overturning Roe v. Wade should be impeached and face “consequences” for lying under oath.
Ocasio-Cortez told NBC’s “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd the Supreme Court “dramatically overreached its authority” and created a “crisis of legitimacy” that President Biden should address.
“If we allow Supreme Court nominees to lie under oath and secure lifetime appointments to the highest court of the land and then issue — without basis, if you read these opinions — rulings that deeply undermine the human civil rights of the majority of Americans, we must see that through,” the lawmaker said.
“There must be consequences for such a deeply destabilizing action and the hostile takeover of our democratic institutions,” she added.
The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the 1973 precedent Roe v. Wade, giving states the ability to decide abortion laws for the first time in roughly 50 years.
Conservative justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett — who each voted in the majority to overturn Roe — were criticized for dodging the question of overturning the precedent during their respective confirmation hearings or saying they would not support overturning the case.
Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday said lying under oath is an impeachable offense and there should be consequences to deter it from happening again.
“What makes it particularly dangerous is that it sends a blaring signal to all future nominees that they can now lie to duly elected members of the United States Senate in order to secure a Supreme Court confirmation,” she said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/ocasio-cortez-says-conservative-justices-lied-under-oath-should-be-impeached/ | 2022-06-26T19:02:23Z |
With FDA final rule issued today, actionable market insight helps executives make appropriate investment decisions
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auditory Insight, a leading consultancy for the hearing healthcare industry, has created a proprietary process for calculating the OTC hearing aid market size. Developing addressable market size has new urgency now that the FDA has released a final rule for a new OTC hearing aid category. The final rule contains the product specifications required to size the market.
"Executives frequently want to know the OTC hearing aid market size. The answer: it depends," counsels Nancy M. Williams, president of Auditory Insight. "A company's product, targeted market segments, and relevant competitors all need to be considered."
Auditory Insight developed a six-step proprietary process to calculate market size for new categories in hearing healthcare:
- Summarize prevalence and number of people with hearing loss, by segment
- Outline penetration of hearing interventions, by segment
- Articulate features, benefits, and use cases for the product under consideration
- Analyze the product's direct competitors and strength of their offerings
- Identify the product's targeted market segments
- Calculate addressable market.
Auditory Insight has conducted this process with clients in multiple hearing healthcare sectors, including cochlear implants, drug therapies, and direct-to-consumer hearing aids.
Calculating addressable market, based on the data and analysis gathered in previous steps, is equal parts art and science. "That's where our expertise comes in," explains Williams. "With more than five years of exclusive focus on hearing healthcare market development, combined with our extensive knowledge bases, we are uniquely positioned to advise executives and investors."
For the first two process steps—outlining patient populations and current interventions—Auditory Insight leverages its own research study, created expressly for this purpose. "We recognized in 2019 the criticality of this data for executive decision-making," notes Williams. "The study is available for purchase to create flexible options for our clients: Hearing Loss Market Size and Segmentation in the US."
Auditory Insight's study is an original synthesis of biostatistical research on 10,000 surveyed participants with hearing loss and a new meta-analysis of top academic research on the hearing loss market size. The study also highlights three strategic, untapped opportunities for expanding the addressable hearing aid market.
"Tapping into Auditory Insight's expertise on how to understand the true addressable market for OTC hearing aids can be the difference between failure and success with this new opportunity," concludes Williams.
Williams is available to meet with hearing healthcare executives who are interested in identifying the OTC market size relevant to their specific business objectives and plans.
Auditory Insight partners with senior leaders of hearing health device and gene/drug therapy companies to develop effective commercialization strategies. The firm also advises growth equity and private equity funds on successful investing in hearing healthcare.
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North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile into the waters off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
The Japanese Prime Minister's Office also confirmed the launch in a tweet, saying that North Korea launched a "possible ballistic missile" on Sunday. It said it will inform the public as soon as more information is available.
The missile marks the 17th launch by North Korea this year. The last, on May 25, came just as US President Joe Biden had concluded his trip to Asia and was returning back to the United States.
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For anyone inclined initially to dismiss "Ozark" as "Breaking Bad Lite," the Netflix drama has exceeded all expectations, steadily building toward a final run reinforcing the idea that getting into business with very bad people is going to have consequences. The fourth season has also become a family affair, adding a deeper hook to the Byrde saga that delivers tension right up until the last frame.
Perhaps foremost, the series has consistently tested the extent to which Marty (Jason Bateman) and his wife Wendy (Laura Linney) are willing to go to survive, as they try to navigate landmines that include drug dealers and the Feds in order to shed their dirty money-laundering business and buy their way back to Chicago.
Through the years, Marty has defined himself as the guy who can talk his way out of any situation, or at least try to, while Wendy has become increasingly ruthless, in a manner that has finally risked alienating their not-entirely-grown-up kids (Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner). In the "Who can you trust?" department, the Byrdes since the beginning have added each other to that calculus, but the question of whether they're working together out of love or necessity seems particularly acute now.
Similarly, the bifurcated season has explored the Byrdes' fractured alliance with Ruth (Julia Garner), while providing necessary reminders of the collateral damage done in their gradual descent into this world of illegality. It has also developed ancillary characters, like drug kingpin Omar Navarro (Felix Solis), with a complexity that demonstrates what could be stock threats can be oddly charismatic, though it's never wise to turn your backs on them.
The performances are, again, sensational, with Garner standing out in a home stretch that showcases just how tough and determined Ruth can be. Richard Thomas also plays a more significant role as Wendy's estranged father, who has come back into her life and, like almost everything else in "Ozark," complicated it.
After four seasons viewers surely have their own ideas about whether the Byrdes could plausibly find a way out after sliding so far down this rabbit hole, and if it's truly possible to get clean again after all the damage that's been done.
"Ozark" deftly builds toward that answer, delivering it in a thought-provoking way that cements its place among Netflix's finest dramas. Having already shown itself to be one of those addictive series that pushed the boundaries of serialized thrillers, its full-throttle race to settle accounts in this final flurry of episodes officially closes the deal.
"Ozark" begins its final run of episodes April 29 on Netflix.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vial's tech-enabled CRO has announced their newest addition, Wendy Pinson, to their oncology leadership team. Wendy will be the company's Director of Oncology. Pinson joins the team with over thirteen years of experience in clinical research. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Precision For Medicine. Pinson is a demonstrated leader in clinical research operations and the healthcare industry.
On her new position, Pinson said, "This is an exciting time in clinical research. With the rise of cutting-edge therapies and next-gen technology, we're on the precipice of changing the entire clinical trial landscape. Though we've come a long way in oncology research, we still have a long road ahead to discover and bring effective treatments to our patients quicker. We must look forward to the future to build a new foundation in clinical research — one that is crafted to be more efficient, imaginative, and collaborative. I'm excited to be a part of Vial's Oncology CRO and ready to take it to the next level for our patients and sponsors."
Pinson will work alongside Vial's scientific advisory board members, Dr. Arati Rao, Dr. Guru Sonpavde, and Dr. Antoni Ribas to refine the CRO to support oncology sponsors' greatest needs.
The Vial Oncology CRO distinguishes itself by leveraging digital technology such as its VialConnect software and proven enrollment playbook to streamline processes. Together, these best-in-class CRO services will accelerate the development of new therapies and devices for oncology sponsors.
"Our mission to cure all human disease took a step forward with Wendy joining to be a leader on our Oncology CRO. Her experience spans tumor types, modalities and working with hundreds of sites to run successful trials. Thrilled to work closely with Wendy and reimagine Oncology trials together." - Simon Burns, Co-Founder, and CEO, Vial.
See the full release here.
About Vial: Vial is a tech-enabled CRO that promises faster and higher-quality execution of trials. The Vial Contract Research Organization (CRO) delivers on the promise of faster trials through its innovative technology platform. The key to Vial's tech-enabled platform is Vial's modern, intuitive Electronic Source and powerful tooling for CRAs. Vial operates across multiple Therapeutic Areas (Dermatology CRO, Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, and Gastroenterology CRO). Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company with over 125 employees and has run over 750 trials.
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Sarasota Police search for missing woman at South Lido Beach
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Police are searching for a woman who went missing at South Lido Beach Saturday night.
According to investigators, this woman and a friend were swimming at the beach between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. that night. The friend swam back to shore, but the woman did not.
She’s described as a 24-year-old Hispanic woman with black hair, brown eyes who weights 120 lbs. Police report she was wearing a black bikini the night she disappeared, and she has a black butterfly tattoo on her right collarbone.
A team of Sarasota Police officers and U.S. Coast Guard members searched the waters throughout the night, but they haven’t found anything yet. At this point, foul play is not suspected in this case.
If you know anything about what happened, you’re encouraged to call the Sarasota Police Department at 941-316-1199.
ABC7 will continue to follow this story as the investigation continues.
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New strategy will fuel global expansion, partnerships, and long-term growth to cement Locus' market position as a leader in Last-Mile logistics technology
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus, a leading-edge technology company solving Last-Mile logistics challenges, today announced that it has appointed Mehul Kapadia as its Chief Growth Officer. Kapadia's leadership will be instrumental in further scaling the business, including through continued enterprise customer acquisition, strategic expansion into key verticals and markets, and the cultivation of long-lasting partnerships that bring incomparable value to Locus and existing clients.
Kapadia brings with him 20+ years of experience in enterprise technology, sales, marketing, product management, and operations. Prior to joining Locus, he served as Global Head of Marketing for Vodafone's Large Enterprise & Public Sector, as Chief Operating Officer and Board Advisor for Motorsport Network, and as SVP of Global Marketing for Tata Communications.
"Considering that e-commerce sales are expected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025, and the pressures to meet ever-evolving and high-stakes consumer demands have reached critical levels – there is a global need for solutions that streamline and optimize strategies and effectively contribute to the bottom line for enterprises," said Mehul Kapadia, Chief Growth Officer of Locus. "Locus is making this a reality by using the power of AI to transform Last-Mile operations into growth centers and it's paving the way towards a more sustainable future as a result. I look forward to working alongside an incredible team that is just as passionate about driving positive change in this world as I am, and with innovation at the center of its DNA."
"We're thrilled to have Mehul on board with us and inject the bold, audacious goals and razor-sharp focus that have guided his successes to date," said Nishith Rastogi, Founder and CEO of Locus. "The company is at an exciting and pivotal stage, and Mehul's invaluable expertise will help cement Locus' market position, reinforce our brand awareness, and further bolster our marketing and sales enablement functions to scale our brand alongside our growing customers."
Mehul's appointment comes at a milestone marker for Locus, as the company celebrates its seven-year anniversary as a leader in Last-Mile excellence. Working with enterprise brands such as Unilever, Nestle, Bukalapak, The Tata Group, BlueDart, the company most recently added Flipkart to its roster, and has expanded its global presence across the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Australia and the Middle East.
About Locus
Locus' order-to-delivery dispatch management platform helps enterprises transform their Last-Mile logistics operations into growth centers through advanced optimization algorithms and intuitive workflow automation that equip businesses with the tools needed to maximize efficiency while delighting customers.
Founded in 2015 and backed by GIC Singapore, Tiger Global, Qualcomm Ventures, and Falcon Edge, Locus has helped a wide range of customers globally across industries – including Unilever, Nestle, Bukalapak, The Tata Group, BlueDart, and more – execute 650 million deliveries across 30+ countries across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, ANZ, and the Indian subcontinent. Its technology has also helped save $200 million in transit costs, offsetting 70 million kilograms in CO2 emissions while maintaining a 99.5% SLA adherence ratio.
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BOSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator announced the five edtech companies selected for investment and participation in its newest program. These startups are building solutions to future-proof learning, earning and collaboration opportunities through high-tech, hands-on and human-centered experiences.
Since 2013, LearnLaunch has invested in 70+ early-stage EdTech companies. LearnLaunch's portfolio companies have gone on to raise $210MM+ and impact more than 20MM+ global learners. The team is developing the next generation of innovators transforming access, equity and outcomes in K-12, higher-ed, workforce development and life-long upskilling.
"We were thrilled to see such diverse and mature companies applying to the program this year. We always have a competitive application and review process, but this cohort, in particular, represents a more developed stage of company growth than we've seen in past years," said Jean Hammond, General Partner, LearnLaunch Accelerator. "The presence of several workforce-focused companies in the cohort represents the need for innovative solutions that address both learning and future of work in growing industries. Three of the five companies are founded by women and, as a woman-founded and led fund and accelerator, we are proud to continue to support this initiative in leadership."
The participating edtech startups are:
- Automation Workz (Detroit, Michigan) - provides personalized tech certification reskilling to prepare front-liners to fill the 3.5 million open high-paying cyber security jobs. With unique assessment and goal-setting technology and methods, Automation WorkZ significantly increases successful completion rates.
- CareerDash (Austin, Texas) - is on a mission to provide high-quality bootcamp programs that help underserved and underrepresented populations launch careers in meaningful client-facing roles.
- Empathetics (Boston, Massachusetts) - provides SaaS-based, clinically proven, empathy and interpersonal skills training for professionals from a range of industries, including healthcare, law enforcement, armed forces, financial services and retail.
- Julius Education (Boston, Massachusetts) - addresses the talent needs of the massive energy industry transition with inclusive solutions to start and grow green careers.
- Rob Wunderkind (Vienna, Austria) - develops intuitive robotics kits, programming apps, interdisciplinary standards-aligned curriculum, and professional development for teachers to successfully teach STEAM in every classroom.
The companies will take part in LearnLaunch Accelerator's Breakthrough to Scale program, a 12-week primarily virtual experience. During that time they will address opportunities to build upon product market fit momentum, connect deeply with growing customer bases and develop scalable operations. Founders in the program are supported by a strong network of Mentors, Venture Partners, and funders. LearnLaunch is thrilled to add serial entrepreneur Tiffany Norwood, founder and CEO of Tribetan, and Frederick Townes, serial technical founder and currently CEO of Remine, to the Venture Partner team and to build upon its longstanding partnership with its Entrepreneur in Residence Colin Magee, founder and Principal Consultant of Product Vectors.
"The companies in this cohort span the education technology market landscape and represent a skills-focused approach to solving pressing needs. From hands-on STEM education to workforce upskilling to human-centered professional training, each founding team brings powerful experience in their segment and we're excited to support their sustainable growth," said Matt Rubins, General Partner, LearnLaunch Accelerator.
Each company will emerge from the program ready for next stages of funding, deployment, and operational success. The accelerator program will culminate with a demo day the week of September 19th, 2022 in New York in conjunction with EDTECH WEEK and HolonIQ's Global Impact Summit.
About LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator
LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator is the leading EdTech startup program. Using our unique mix of milestone-based funding, 1x1 venture partner & mentor support, we work with impact-driven entrepreneurs on achieving product-market fit and developing go-to-market strategies to scale. We look for companies with revenue and scalable impact potential. Our relationship-driven approach supports funding, partnerships, and growth for the long term. For more information, visit https://learnlaunch.com/accelerator.
LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator is a licensee of LearnLaunch, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to catalyzing innovation in the education sector. For more information about the non-profit, visit https://learnlaunch.org.
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City Council Incumbent Vows to Continue to Move Ward 1 Forward
PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (D-Ward 1) announced today that he is running for re-election to represent the City's Ward 1, which includes Fox Point, College Hill, Wayland Square, the Jewelry District, and Downtown Providence.
Councilman Goncalves has been a resident of Ward 1 for nearly 30 years. He attended Providence public schools and graduated with a B.A. from Brown University as well as a Master's degree also from Brown.
During his term, Goncalves has been a hands-on Council member, successfully closing and resolving thousands of constituent service issues. Additionally, he has been an active legislator and the lead sponsor and author of more than 70 pieces of legislation. He currently serves as Chairman of the Council's Committee on State Legislative Affairs.
"I'm proud to announce my candidacy for Providence City Council, Ward 1. Throughout my term, I'm proud of what we've accomplished and I'm proud of the tenacious, responsive, bold, and effective leadership that I've brought to the people of Ward 1 and the City of Providence."
Professionally, Goncalves is a passionate educator in Providence and a community advocate who has worked to advance issues on education, environmental justice, and neighborhood quality of life. He was named Providence Monthly's Who To Watch in 2020 for spearheading a Providence Coalition of Neighborhood Associations across the City working collaboratively to tackle common neighborhood challenges.
Previously, John served as an educator for several years in Minnesota and has been involved in several political campaigns including roles as Chair of the Minnesota Senate District 60 Committee; and Administrative Director, Strategy Director, Policy Aide in key City Council, Mayoral, Attorney General, and Senate races.
Goncalves will continue to champion neighborhood quality of life issues that put people and the community first. He will continue to fight earnestly for Ward 1 taxpayers and improved resident services, Providence public education, affordable housing, environmental justice, women and LQBTQIA+ rights, smart economic development, and issues that will improve the quality of life of children, families, and seniors in Ward 1 and throughout the City.
For policy positions, please visit: johnforward1.com If you would like more information about John, please email info@johnforward1.com
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA — a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students – announced today new research highlighting the latest data on achievement during the pandemic. Key findings from this third school year impacted by COVID-19 suggest early signs of rebounding offering some hope. However, results also underscore that recovery is still years away and there is a need for sustained urgency in addressing interrupted learning.
The study is the latest in a series of research from NWEA focused on tracking the impact of the pandemic on learning. It used data from over 8.3 million students who took the MAP Growth assessment in reading and math during the COVID-impacted years (spanning 2018-19 to 2021-22) and compared these data to an equivalent sized sample of students who tested before the pandemic (spanning 2015-16 to 2018-19). Key takeaways from this latest data bring both hope and concern.
- Initial signs of academic rebounding were evident in 2021-22 with academic gains (fall to spring) that paralleled pre-pandemic trends, especially in math and among younger students.
- Academic growth rebounded to parallel pre-pandemic trends across school-poverty levels; however, students in low-poverty schools have less ground to make-up and thus will likely recover faster.
- Despite initial signs of rebounding, student achievement is still lower than where we'd expect it to be if the pandemic did not happen. Furthermore, if improvements continue at the rate we saw this year, the timeline for a full recovery is years away and will likely extend past the availability of federal recovery funds.
- Achievement was lower for all student groups in spring 2022 (compared to pre-pandemic levels); with historically marginalized students and students in high-poverty schools remaining disproportionately impacted.
"These signs of rebounding are especially heartening during another challenging school year of more variants, staff shortages, and a host of uncertainties. We think that speaks volumes to the tremendous effort put forth by our schools to support students," said Dr. Karyn Lewis, Director of the Center for School and Student Progress at NWEA, and the co-author with Dr. Megan Kuhfeld on this research study. "Any signs of hope are reasons to celebrate, and we must take that moment to do so, and then push forward with renewed energy and a sense of urgency because we're just at the initial steps of addressing the tremendous impact of this pandemic on our students."
NWEA's researchers point out that this data is a national view of the continued impacts of the pandemic, which provides a broad "where are trends heading" perspective. But they urge that local context is just as, if not more, important. They note that even within districts, impacts are not equal between schools. That level of nuance should be evaluated when looking at recovery efforts and long-term planning so that schools can "right-size" their efforts to most effectively help all students move toward better outcomes.
While schools work tirelessly to support the growth of students, they cannot do this alone. Over the past two years, NWEA has collaborated with colleagues from across the policy and civil rights community to offer recommendations to support pandemic recovery, and we continue that push going into the next school year.
"We urge policymakers and education leaders to use data and have strong data systems that provide continuous feedback on interventions to inform recovery," said Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy and Communications at NWEA. "Beyond investing in research-based interventions that are targeted at students most impacted by the pandemic, education leaders will need the resources, support, and flexibility necessary to expand instructional time for students as well as provide more professional learning opportunities to their teachers."
Read the full report: https://www.nwea.org/research/publication/student-achievement-in-2021-22-cause-for-hope-and-continued-urgency
- Graphs & charts available upon request
- Video of Dr. Karyn Lewis providing an overview of the research is also available upon request
NWEA® (formerly known as Northwest Evaluation Association) is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators in more than 146 countries through research, assessment solutions, policy and advocacy services, professional learning and school improvement services that fight for equity, drive classroom impact and push for systemic change in our educational communities. Visit NWEA.org to learn more about how we're partnering with educators to help all kids learn.
Contact: Simona Beattie, Sr. Manager, Public Relations, simona.beattie@nwea.org or 971.361.9526
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — More than four grueling months and $300 million later, the federal government has declared the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history 100% contained, a notable milestone but just another step in what local residents and officials say will be a long journey toward recovery.
The blaze was sparked in the spring by two errant prescribed fires conducted by the U.S. Forest Service. More than 530 square miles (1,373 square kilometers) of the Rocky Mountain foothills burned, hundreds of homes were destroyed, livelihoods were lost and drinking water supplies were contaminated.
Local officials say there are years of work ahead of them to restore the landscape and protect against post-fire flooding.
San Miguel County Manager Joy Ansley and her team have been working nonstop since the first plumes of smoke began rising from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. They helped coordinate the evacuation of thousands of people from small mountain villages and worked with the state and the city of Las Vegas as flames approached.
With the summer rainy season in full swing, Ansley said parts of northern New Mexico are flooding on a weekly basis.
“It’s going to be a long process and just because the fire is contained, we’re certainly not out of the woods,” she said Tuesday.
In addition to costs related to fighting the fire, federal emergency managers have paid out more than $4.5 million in aid to affected individuals and households and $6.7 million in low-interest loans for smalls businesses.
While more than 1,200 applications for individual assistance have been vetted, the Federal Emergency Management Agency would not say how many total applications have been received or denied.
Some residents have voiced frustrations about denials over a lack of having a street address for their rural properties. Others have complained that federal officials don’t understand rural life in northern New Mexico and how fallout from the fire has affected them.
New Mexico’s major disaster declaration has been expanded to include flooding, mudflows and debris flows directly related to the wildfires. Dasha Castillo, a spokesperson for FEMA, said residents who already applied for wildfire disaster assistance just need to update their original application to include flooding or other damage.
Castillo encouraged people to contact FEMA if they applied and haven’t heard back.
Legislation is pending in Congress that would authorize full compensation for New Mexico residents and business owners for losses caused by the massive wildfire, but there’s uncertainty about the ultimate price tag.
The scar left behind by the wildfire includes some areas that were reduced to ash and others where the severity was less intense. More than 400 firefighters are still assigned to the blaze and have been busy repairing hundreds of miles of fire lines cut to corral the flames, digging trenches to control erosion and removing fallen trees and other debris.
The U.S. Forest Service said helicopters will distribute about 138 tons (125 metric tonnes) of seed and 5,440 tons (4,935 metric tonnes) of mulch. So far, about 4 square miles (10 square kilometers) have been seeded.
No hot spots have been reported for more than a month, but given the history of how the blaze started officials wanted to be confident when declaring containment, said Stefan La-Sky, a fire information officer with the U.S. Forest Service.
“We don’t take that number lightly,” he said of the designation.
New Mexico marked an early start to what has been a devastating wildfire season across the U.S. with a deadly fire in Ruidoso and then the blaze near Las Vegas.
In all, federal fire officials report more than 9,372 square miles (24,273 square kilometers) have burned since the start of the year to outpace the 10-year average, and predictions for more warm, dry weather mean some areas will see above-normal wildfire activity into the fall. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/record-setting-wildfire-in-new-mexico-declared-contained/ | 2022-08-24T20:34:07Z |
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Capital Partners ("Spire Capital" or "Spire"), a leading private equity firm with an investment focus in companies within the technology-enabled business services, media, communications, and education sectors, announced that it has closed on the sale of the majority of Advocate Networks, LLC ("Advocate" or the "Company"), a leading Technology Business Management ("TBM") and advisory services business, to Accenture. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Advocate provides technology-enabled managed services, IT expense management and advisory services to enterprise clients. During Spire's partnership, Advocate exhibited strong organic growth by expanding its customer base rapidly, developing exceptional solutions and providing outstanding services to its clients.
"Tim Wise, Scott Fogle and their team led Advocate to achieve extraordinary growth and operational excellence that has positioned the Company as an industry leader in TBM services," said David Schaible, Partner of Spire Capital. "The entire Advocate team has contributed to its success; we are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing Advocate accelerate its market position within Accenture. It has been an amazing partnership and they are leading adoption of TBM services in the broader technology market. We wish them continued success as they continue to serve the rapidly changing needs of the technology ecosystem."
"We are tremendously proud of the Company's results during our partnership with Spire," commented Tim Wise and Scott Fogle, Advocate's Co-Founders and Co-CEO's. "The Spire team believed in our vision and was instrumental in their strategic support to help us achieve our goals. We appreciate all of our clients, partners, team members and Spire's efforts and contributions to enable our Company's success. The Spire team were great partners in all aspects and their partnership enabled us to achieve this next stage for the Company." Tim Wise and Scott Fogle will join Accenture alongside their team members to continue TBM adoption globally.
Eisner served as legal counsel to Spire Capital and Advocate.
Spire Capital Partners (https://spirecapital.com/) is an active and experienced private equity firm with an investment focus in small market companies within the technology-enabled business services, media, communications, and education sectors. Spire Capital Partners was founded on the principle of partnering with management teams and founders to help effectuate the next stage of growth for their companies. Spire Capital Partners professionals have a broad array of past operating, investing and advisory experiences they leverage to help portfolio companies accelerate growth, guide strategic direction and execute their business plan. Spire Capital Partners is a New York-based investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Founded in 2001, Advocate (https://advocateinsiders.com/), the Premier TBM Services Company, provides technology business management ("TBM") services to enterprise organizations looking to optimize their technology strategy and infrastructure. Advocate is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Follow Advocate on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocate/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/advocateinsider), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AdvocateInsiders/).
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage, an international multi-asset broker, is pleased to announce that it is launching a month-long donation drive in support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to help refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide.
Vantage will be matching all donations from both new and existing clients, dollar for dollar, to support humanitarian efforts undertaken by UNHCR. The donation drive will run for one month until 30 August and may be extended based on client feedback.
UNHCR is a global organisation that has spent the last 70 years dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees. Vantage and UNHCR jointly believe that everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge.
According to UNHCR, the number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations, and persecution has now crossed the staggering milestone of 100 million for the first time on record, highlighting worldwide food insecurity, the climate crisis, war in Ukraine and other emergencies from Africa to Afghanistan as leading causes.
Ann Moey, Partnerships Manager at UNHCR says, "International solidarity is needed now more than ever, and all sectors of society can do their bit to help. Support from private sector partners like Vantage helps us inject vital energy into our humanitarian efforts, and allows us to deliver more assistance to vulnerable, displaced communities worldwide."
The fundraising initiative is another step forward in Vantage's corporate ESG journey, which was driven by the collective desire among its staff to make the world a better place. This donation drive follows closely after Vantage's partnership with Supercar Blondie in participating in the Blue Carbon ESG initiative in Sardinia, Italy, as well as its multi-year sponsorship of the McLaren MX Extreme E team.
Sofiia Starchevska, ESG Ambassador at Vantage, said, "It's infinitely more empowering and motivating knowing that your actions are one of many. It's easier to see the power of collective, as opposed to individual, action, and this is what we want to achieve with this fundraising activity."
"At Vantage, we know that the mental, emotional, and physical trauma of being displaced and having to rebuild in a strange land is a massive challenge, and we hope our initiative will double our support for refugees to seek protection and enable them to rebuild their lives. Together with UNHCR, we hope to make care our shared currency."
For more information about our fundraising programme, please visit:
https://donate.unhcr.org/sg/en-sg/vantage
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Republican National Committee votes to withdraw from presidential debates group, reports say
(Gray News) - The Republican National Committee voted Thursday to withdraw from the Commission on Presidential Debates.
This is according to media reports that cited a statement from Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, who called the debates group biased.
“Today the RNC voted to withdraw from the biased CPD, and we are going to find newer, better debate platforms to ensure that future nominees are not forced to go through the biased CPD in order to make their case to the American people,” the news release said.
“To be clear, we are not walking away from debates. We are walking away from the CPD.”
The Commission on Presidential Debates was slammed by the RNC for debate timing and what the RNC said was an appearance of partisanship.
Among the issues, the news release criticized “waiting until 26 states had begun early voting before hosting the first presidential debate in 2020″ and “making unilateral changes to previously agreed upon debate formats and conditions, in some cases without even notifying the candidates.”
They also said a moderator at a debate had once worked for Joe Biden.
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LOS LUNAS, N.M., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, August 6, 2022, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Healthy Americas Foundation, and Youth Development Inc. in Valencia County will celebrate their 16th annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event in Los Lunas. The event includes free health screenings, COVID-19 tests and vaccines and boosters, cooking demonstrations, health and wellness activities for the whole family, and referrals to community health services. The 2022 event series is sponsored nationally by the Siemens Foundation.
"Get Up and Get Moving provides youth and families of Valencia County with opportunities improve both their physical and mental health. YDI is thankful for the long partnership and sponsorship from our national sponsors, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Siemens Foundation for sponsoring the health fair," said Robert Chavez, CEO of Youth Development Inc.
"Reducing health disparities requires multi-faceted approaches and we're honored during these health fairs to promote health and wellness for the entire family," said Dave Pacitti, President, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; Head of the Americas, Siemens Healthineers; and member of the Siemens Foundation Board of Directors. "We're committed to advancing health equity by promoting primary healthcare, diagnostic screening, workforce training for the healthcare sector, and capital loan support for community clinics, and thrilled to support ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® in Los Lunas," concluded David Etzwiler, CEO of Siemens Foundation.
"It is especially important that communities have access to health screenings, given the millions of important screenings that were missed or delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic," said Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group. "We also celebrate the 16th year of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® in Los Lunas with Youth Development Inc. as well all the efforts to support individuals and families have the best health possible."
What: ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event featuring:
- Free Health Screenings: including blood pressure, diabetes testing, and mammograms
- Fitness: martial arts presentation
- Healthy snacks: produce giveaway and nutrition education
- Family fun: Games, raffles, and much more!
Where: Meadow Lake Community Center, 100 Cuerro Lane, Los Lunas, NM 87031
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: FREE!
To find a ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event in your city, please call the Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-265 or visit www.healthyamericas.org/get-up-get-moving.
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NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 29, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Wells Fargo & Company issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating its continued to commitment to its partners, Logicalis US has been named Arctic Wolf's Great Lakes Regional Partner of the Year for 2022. This honor recognizes the company's commitment to improving its customers' cybersecurity posture through a strategic partnership with Arctic Wolf that focuses on joint business growth and planning, engagement and training, demand generation, and executive and security practice alignment.
"As the demand for cybersecurity expertise continues to grow in the marketplace, our strategic partnership with Arctic Wolf enables Logicalis to further serve as a trusted security advisor for our customers," said Jeff Wilms, Chief Revenue Officer, Logicalis. "Together, we work alongside Arctic Wolf to architect world class security solutions that help customers mitigate threats in their IT environments. We are honored to be named as Arctic Wolf's Partner of the Year, and look forward to continuing to design top-tier security solutions that add protection and resiliency for our customers against cyber threats."
Celebrating their fifth year, the Arctic Wolf Partner of the Year Awards honor top-performing partners for their achievements in helping organizations improve their security operations through the use of Arctic Wolf solutions and for their commitment to shared customer success through a partnership with Arctic Wolf.
Logicalis US provides technology solutions, services and expertise in the area of security, modern data center, collaboration, networking and cloud to meet today's IT challenges. The company works with its industry-leading partners to provide customers the best solutions for their businesses.
"The Arctic Wolf partner community continues to lead the way in embracing security operations and playing a transformative role in the security journey of their customers," said Will Briggs, vice president of Americas Channels and Program, Arctic Wolf. "Our Partner of the Year Awards recognize and celebrate those partners who share our mission to end cyber risk, and we congratulate the winners on their significant achievements."
Arctic Wolf is a global leader in security operations, who pioneered a cloud-native security operations platform designed to end cyber risk. Built on open XDR architecture, the Arctic Wolf Security Operations Cloud ingests and analyzes more than two trillion security events a week across endpoint, network, and cloud sources to deliver critical security outcomes and optimize an organization's disparate security solutions. Now deployed to more than 2,700 customers worldwide, the Arctic Wolf Platform delivers automated threat detection and response at scale and empowers organizations of virtually any size to establish security operations with the push of a button.
Additional Resources
- For more information about Logicalis US visit https://www.us.logicalis.com/.
- For more information about Arctic Wolf, please visit www.arcticwolf.com.
Award-winning Logicalis US works alongside our customers to recommend, plan, and implement a digital transformation strategy that aligns with their business goals. Through our consulting and managed services and with our longtime strategic partners, we then deliver custom security, network, collaboration, cloud, and data center solutions.
Logicalis employs over 6,400 people worldwide, including highly trained service specialists who design, deploy and manage complex IT infrastructures to meet the needs of over 10,000 corporate and public sector customers. To achieve this, Logicalis maintains strong partnerships with technology leaders such as Cisco, HPE, IBM, EMC, NetApp, Microsoft, VMware and ServiceNow on an international basis. It has specialized solutions for enterprise and medium-sized companies in vertical markets covering financial services, TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing and professional services, helping customers benefit from cutting-edge technologies in a cost-effective way.
The Logicalis Group has annualized revenues of over $1.5 billion from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific and is one of the leading IT and communications solution integrators specializing in the areas of advanced technologies and services.
The Logicalis Group is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $4.1 billion.
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