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INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — On Tuesday, President Joe Biden ordered that the flags at the White House, federal buildings and military posts be flown at half-staff “as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence” at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
The White House issued the proclamation Tuesday, the day after news broke of the shooting that killed six people and wounded dozens more.
The president has the power to order flags lowered to half-staff after tragic events. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on July 9, according to the proclamation.
Around 10 a.m. on Monday, a gunman, perched on a rooftop, used a high-powered rifle to fire upon a crowd of Fourth of July paradegoers, officials said.
After the shooting, an hourslong manhunt ensued. That ended in a traffic stop and brief chase when police arrested a person of interest in the case.
Police said he had planned the attack for weeks and on Monday, was able to access the roof of a business near the parade route and fired over 70 rounds into a panicking crowd.
Officials said there was no indication that anyone else acted with him. A motive is currently unknown and charges are still pending. | https://cw33.com/news/biden-orders-flags-at-half-staff-to-honor-highland-park-shooting-victims/ | 2022-07-05T21:51:32Z |
LA CROSSE, Wis., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent refinement put Bryan Schmitt on track to sacking up a four-day total of 63 pounds, 4 ounces and claiming his second blue trophy at the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River.
Hailing from Deale, Md., Schmitt took the Day 1 lead with 17-0 — the event's second heaviest bag — and followed that with bags of 14-3 and 14-12.
Schmitt, who won his first Elite on Lake Champlain in 2021, started Championship Monday in third place, trailing Canadian pro Chris Johnston by 2-1. Adding 16-11 in the final round, Schmitt edged Johnston by just 4 ounces and won the $100,000 prize. He also earned an automatic berth into the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic scheduled for March 24-26 in Knoxville, Tenn.
"I'd rather have a blow-out win because this is too stressful," Schmitt said of the dramatic finish. "When Chris brought his bag up, it looked big — I thought he had it!
"I can't believe it. I'm 2-for-2 here. (Schmitt also won a 2017 FLW Tour event on the Mississippi River)."
Throughout the event, Schmitt focused his efforts on a 200-yard stretch of eelgrass in Pool 8. With multiple wins on grassy tidal fisheries from the Potomac River to the James River, he leveraged his vast knowledge of how bass relate to moving water and vegetation to progressively whittle down his spot.
"When you have a fishery with a lot of grass, it's always about finding something different," Schmitt said. "The first day, it was about depressions and edges. Then, it got so flat calm that I realized the fish would pick a place on that grass edge or depression and that was the only place you could get bit."
Seeing the bass were not randomly strolling through the eelgrass, Schmitt dissected his area until he identified the money spot. Amid the grass flat's consistent 6-foot depths, he identified an 8-foot trench measuring about 20 feet wide by 100 yards long.
"There was about a 50-foot section where, whenever I would get a bait on the bottom, I could feel rock," Schmitt said. "So, there was rock meeting grass in a depression."
The key to the spot's attraction was the very detail that derailed many anglers' game plans. Heavy rains from a storm that delayed the Day 2 launch by one hour muddied much of Pool 8. However, Schmitt's area was shielded from the mud plume, while the eelgrass filtration left only beneficial water flow.
"It's a challenge, but I enjoy fishing in current because I feel current makes fish predictable," Schmitt said. "When I won here in 2017, it flooded. It was just like this — my spot got better and better."
Schmitt caught most of his keepers on a Carolina-rigged Missile Baits Baby D Stroyer in green pumpkin flash. He added one of his limit fish on a bone-colored Spro Fat Papa Walker.
"I used a 3 1/2- to 4-foot leader and I think that's why they would bite that bait," Schmitt said. "There was so much eelgrass, the weight would get down and the bait would float above the grass for a minute and that's when you would get bit."
Schmitt said his win was perfectly timed, as he'll head home and celebrate his son Dylan's 9th birthday Thursday.
Johnston, who makes his home in Otonabee, Ontario, turned in limits of 16-4, 15-10, 16-12 and 14-6 for a second-place total of 63-0. Spending his tournament in Pool 8, he did most of his work by throwing a chartreuse/white Spro Bronzeye Frog around shallow eelgrass mats.
"I had to adjust in one area today; the fish moved on me a little bit," Johnston said. "I just went frog fishing and today I lost the most fish of any day in this event. It was one of those days and it wasn't meant to be.
"I fished clean the first three days, but today I just had (several) come unbuttoned."
Mats with current exposure proved most productive for Johnston. In addition to the largemouth he caught on the frog, Johnston also caught keeper smallmouth on a bone-colored Zara Spook.
Keith Combs of Huntington, Texas, finished third with 61-15. His daily weights were 14-5, 17-7, 15-1 and 15-2.
Combs fished Pools 8 and 9 each day, but only the former produced Monday. His main pattern involved sandbars and other current breaks where fish would position to feed.
"I had several different areas, but everything was current-related; it had to have a little current trickling through," Combs said. "Today, I caught my fish on a current seam and I caught a ton of fish. This morning, I caught them on every cast for 45 minutes. It was insanity.
"I never could dial into the big fish this week. I caught a ton of fish in the 3- to 3 1/2-pound range, but I never could figure out how to catch those 4-pounders."
Combs caught his bass on a black/blue Strike King swim jig with a black Strike King Caffeine Shad trailer. He also caught keepers on a Texas-rigged junebug Strike King Cut-R Worm.
Brock Mosley of Collinsville, Miss., won the overall $1,000 Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 5-8 and also claimed the $1,000 daily big-fish prize for Day 1. Tennessee's Brandon Lester claimed Monday's daily big-fish prize with a 4-11.
Lester also won the $2,000 VMC Monster Bag prize for his final-day catch of 18-7.
Combs took home an additional $3,000 for being the highest-placing entrant in the Toyota Bonus Bucks program, and Drew Benton of Blakely, Ga., earned $2,000 for being the second-highest placing entrant.
As part of the Yamaha Power Pay program, Combs also earned an additional $2,500 as the highest-placing entrant and Scott Martin of Clewiston, Fla., claimed an additional $1,500 for being the second-highest placing entrant.
North Carolina's Brandon Card won the $1,000 BassTrakk Contingency award for the most accurate weight reporting.
The tournament was hosted by Explore La Crosse.
2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Berkley, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Progressive Insurance, Ranger Boats, Rapala, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha
2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: AFTCO, Daiwa, Garmin, Huk Performance Fishing, Marathon, Strike King, Triton Boats, VMC
2022 Bassmaster Conservation Partners: AFTCO, Yamaha Rightwaters
Media Contact: Emily Harley, B.A.S.S. Communications Manager, 205-313-0945, eharley@bassmaster.com
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Advanced high-performance spark plug design, with new ceramic formula, enables long life and increases service intervals for stationary and heavy-duty on- and off-road applications
SKOKIE, Ill., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tenneco Inc.´s (NYSE: TEN) Powertrain business group is launching a range of new Champion® industrial spark plugs, known for their reliable, strong performance and robust durability in industrial applications. The newly designed ignition offerings represent an economical double Iridium solution which rounds out Tenneco's Champion aftermarket value plug portfolio.
"Our two latest Champion industrial spark plugs, in a M14 range with HEX16mm and a new stronger ceramic, yield additional electrical and mechanical strength. The new designs, designated C-4001, are intended for use in stationary biogas and natural-gas commercial truck, bus, and construction machinery applications," said Volker Scherer, Director Industrial Ignition, Sales & Engineering, Tenneco.
These double Iridium M14 J-Gap high performance spark plugs, offered with nominal electrode gaps of 0.25mm for stationary usage and 0.40mm for on- and off-road applications, feature a series of design advances. A new ceramic formula for improved electrical and mechanical strength enables greater resistance against high-voltage failures. A unique Ni-plated shell hot-locking assembly increases mechanical robustness against dynamic combustion pressure. Further, the combination of laser-welded iridium pads and a tailored mass of precious metals provides lifetime improvements over similar spark plug technologies on the market.
"Our advanced ceramic formula enables higher voltage resistance, which in turn increases the lifetime of the spark plug. In addition, the double Iridium alloy ensures adequate lifetime and service intervals for our heavy-duty and stationary industrial customers," stated Scherer.
Tenneco industrial ignition products are sold under the GOETZE®, Auburn® and Champion® brands globally; they are industry-leading technologies servicing all heavy-duty and industrial engine segments, including on- and off-highway, marine, power generation, compression/pumping, and heating. Champion was the first to pioneer ignition products for heavy-duty and industrial applications and, for over 100 years, is still driving the market in product excellence.
For more information visit https://ignition.tenneco.com.
About Tenneco
Tenneco (NYSE: TEN) is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of $18 billion and approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Visit www.tenneco.com to learn more.
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PITTSBURGH, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a more convenient means of unlocking a car door," said an inventor, from Jamaica, N.Y., "so I invented the G KING KEY. My design would help to prevent you from losing or forgetting your car keys."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to unlock a vehicle door. In doing so, it eliminates the need to search for traditional keys or fobs. As a result, it saves time and effort and it could enhance safety and security. The invention features an automatic design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Long Island sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LJD-109, 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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CVN Raises Awareness of the Complexities of Grief for the Families of the Fallen
STAMFORD, Conn., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Memorial Day, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, is encouraging Americans to remember and honor those who have served and died. The network has created a Memorial Day toolkit with information and resources to further our nation's understanding about the meaning of the day and encourage support for the military community. As CVN honors the fallen, the network also raises awareness of the complexities of grief for the families left behind and shares ways all Americans can support the bereaved.
Memorial Day was "established in 1868 to pay tribute to individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States and their families." For many, Memorial Day weekend has become the unofficial start to summer, often celebrated with barbecues and vacations.
"We should enjoy our way of life and the freedoms our service members have fought and died for," says Cohen Veterans Network President & CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan. "But it is imperative that we take the time to reflect on the purpose and significance of Memorial Day. We want to encourage Americans to do something meaningful in recognition of the fallen and their families: take part in the National Moment of Remembrance, read stories of those who have served and died to honor their legacy, or talk to your children about the purpose of the day. We owe our service members and military families the acknowledgement, respect, and gratitude."
While less than 1% of Americans serve in the military, all can honor those who have served and died as well as support their families. "Grief is not a linear process. It is a complex issue that can look very different from day to day, month to month and year to year after someone loses a loved one," said Hassan. "While each person's process of grief is distinct, there is much we can do to show support for the bereaved." From encouraging connection to checking in, CVN is sharing advice on how to show continued support for those who have lost a loved one as they manage grief.
Since its inception in April 2016, CVN has provided high-quality, accessible mental health services to more than 30,000 individuals. Care is available to post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and military family members. This includes family members of fallen service members at any point in their journey. Treatment is available for a wide variety of mental health challenges including PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children's behavioral problems. Care is available in person at CVN's 21 Cohen Clinics across the country or via CVN Telehealth, face-to-face video therapy.
Find the Memorial Day toolkit, advice for supporting those managing grief and a guide for talking to kids about Memorial Day at cohenveteransnetwork.org/MemorialDay.
ABOUT COHEN VETERANS NETWORK
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is a 501(c)(3) national not-for-profit philanthropic organization for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families. CVN focuses on improving mental health outcomes, operating a network of outpatient mental health clinics in high-need communities, in which trained clinicians deliver holistic evidence-based care to treat mental health conditions. It was established in 2016 by philanthropist Steven A. Cohen with a commitment of $275 million to build the network. Learn more about CVN here.
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials reported this month that at least eight inmates have died in multiple prisons in Les Cayes, Haiti. The prisons have run out of food and water, adding to the death toll in the already overcrowded prisons this year.
Mission of Hope, a non-profit organization headquartered in Austin, TX is working diligently in response to this horrific news, to ensure inmates in the three local prisons near their Titanyen, Haiti campus do not face the same critical, life-threatening conditions others are facing.
"When we heard this news, we knew we had to do something," said Mission of Hope President Brad Johnson. "In partnership with Convoy of Hope, we are allocating a large distribution of food to prisons. We do not want overcrowded prisons to run out of food and families to get word that their loved ones have died in conditions that should not be tolerated."
The food crisis is not the only issue Haiti is facing right now. The country has been rocked by the 2021 assassination of its president, earthquakes in the south killing over 2,000 people in 2021, as well as increased gang violence that has halted most people from being able to live their normal lives including going to work, church, school, or even the market for essential goods.
Mission of Hope believes that Haiti can be changed, but it starts with educating the next generation. With over 16,000 students in our education network, Mission of Hope is providing a quality, Christ-centered education, and a daily meal to students who might not otherwise be able to eat that day. By educating students and seeing them graduate, their lives are changing and so are their families.
As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child. Mission of Hope currently works in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Key West. We believe nations can be transformed one life at a time by focusing on nutrition, education, medical care, and church advancement.
For more information, visit missionofhope.com.
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Complete and connected solution for documents, learning, and accredited training content transforms role-based qualification
PLEASANTON, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced that more than 200 organizations are using Veeva Vault Training for unified role-based training and qualification management. Fast-growing biotechs and top 20 pharmaceutical companies are enriching employee learning with Vault Training, completing more than 13 million total training assignments and driving an average of over 11,000 daily learner homepage views. The increase in adoption of Vault Training across life sciences is helping companies deliver a complete digital learning experience for end-users.
"Having a modern LMS that provides visibility into training status, escalation notifications, and periodic review of curriculums helps streamline employee qualification," said Lelia Martinescu, director, GxP quality systems at Idorsia. "Veeva Vault Training delivered an advanced enterprise-level solution to unify global document and training management and satisfy the needs of all training stakeholders."
With an industry-wide need to enable a remote workforce, more companies are pairing Vault Training with Veeva Vault Quality Suite products, Veeva Vault QualityDocs, and Veeva LearnGxP. Together, these products support end-to-end training in a single solution for greater flexibility, efficiency, and speed.
Veeva continues expanding Vault Training with customer-centric advancements to simplify employee training. Key recent enhancements include form-based evaluation for on-the-job training, distinct consumer-like learner experiences for broader audiences, and the addition of Veeva LearnGxP, an accredited eLearning library with more than 170 courses and over 650 microlearning assets.
"We're focused on delivering industry-leading innovations and content to help more companies drive quality excellence," said Kent Malmros, senior director, Veeva Vault Training. "Veeva is partnering with life sciences to address complex training and qualification problems that have remained unsolved for decades so companies can improve workforce efficiency and increase GxP compliance."
For more on Veeva Vault Training, visit: veeva.com/Training
Connect with Veeva on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/veeva-systems
Follow @veevasystems on Twitter: twitter.com/veevasystems
Veeva is the global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, Veeva serves more than 1,000 customers, ranging from the world's largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the industries it serves. For more information, visit veeva.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding Veeva's products and services and the expected results or benefits from use of our products and services. These statements are based on our current expectations. Actual results could differ materially from those provided in this release and we have no obligation to update such statements. There are numerous risks that have the potential to negatively impact our results, including the risks and uncertainties disclosed in our filing on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2022, which you can find here (a summary of risks which may impact our business can be found on pages 13 and 14), and in our subsequent SEC filings, which you can access at sec.gov.
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CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halo Microelectronics (SSE: 688173), a maker of analog and power management integrated circuits enabling energy-efficient smart systems, announced the release of its HL7090, a fully automatic and highly integrated lithium battery charging management IC with one switching charger, two linear chargers, and full-range programmable charge parameters through an I2C compatible interface.
The HL7090 is a compact, flexible, and high-efficiency switching-mode charge management IC for single-cell Li-ion and Li-polymer batteries used in various IoT and wearable applications, including ear pods. The HL7090 integrates a load switch to accommodate USB and wireless charging sources. Its integrated buck switching charger can operate in boost mode, which powers the linear chargers to charge two accessories simultaneously, ideal for earbud applications. The charge parameters can be programmed through the I2C interface (HL7090FN03 version). The IC integrates a synchronous PWM controller, power MOSFET, input current sensing, high-accuracy current, voltage regulation, and charge termination function into a tiny 3mm x 3mm QFN package.
The HL7090 provides fully automatic three-phase battery charging control, including trickle charge, constant-current charge (CC), and constant voltage charge (CV) until the battery reaches the charge termination voltage. The input current is automatically limited to the value set by the host, and the charging is terminated based on the battery voltage and a user-selectable minimum current level. A safety timer with reset control provides a safety backup for the I2C interface.
During normal operation, the HL7090 automatically restarts the charge cycle if the battery voltage falls below an internal threshold and automatically enters sleep mode, or high impedance mode when the input supply is not correctly connected. The charge status can be reported to the host through the I2C interface.
"Our new Li-ion battery switching charger IC with its fully automatic charge management takes all the worries out of charging IoT applications, providing convenience, no hassle, and peace of mind," said David Nam, CEO of Halo Microelectronics."
Halo Microelectronics develops analog and power management integrated circuits enabling energy-efficient smart systems. Since 2012, Halo Microelectronics has been driving innovation in Mobile, IoT, and Automotive systems. Find out more at https://halomicro.com.
For more information, please contact:
Americas and Europe
Jae Park
Email: jae.park@halomicro.com
Greater China / Asia
Jacky Yan
Email: jacky.yan@halomicro.com
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Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
("Faron" or "Company")
Faron Announces US Food and Drug Administration and Finnish Medicines Agency Approval to Initiate Phase I/II Bexmarilimab Combination Study in Hematologic Malignancies
- Phase 1 dose escalation study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of combination therapy and determine the recommended dose for Phase 2 expansion
- Patient recruitment will commence in the coming weeks
- Supporting pre-clinical bexmarilimab hematology data was presented at recent European Hematology Association 2022 Congress
Company Announcement, May 16, 2022 at 09:00 AM (EEST) / 07:00 AM (BST) / 2:00 AM (EDT)
TURKU, Finland and BOSTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on building the future of immunotherapy by harnessing the power of the immune system to tackle cancer and inflammation, today announces that both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Finnish Medicines Agency (FIMEA) have cleared Faron's Investigational New Drug (IND) application to begin the Company sponsored BEXMAB study. BEXMAB is a novel Phase I/II study to assess safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of bexmarilimab, Faron's wholly-owned investigational precision cancer immunotherapy, in combination with standard of care (SoC) therapy in patients with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CML). This marks the first time bexmarilimab will be assessed as part of a clinical study in hematologic malignancies.
"We are pleased that our IND application was cleared to proceed, and we can further explore the strong scientific rationale for combining bexmarilimab and azacitidine." said Marie-Louise Fjällskog, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Faron. "Research has shown a clear survival benefit among certain blood cancer patients with low Clever-1 expression, a receptor known to be expressed on immunosuppressive macrophages in the tumor microenvironment. By adding bexmarilimab to standard of care we expect to downregulate Clever-1 expression, thereby increasing antigen presentation and allowing the immune system to better identify and kill cancer cells."
The primary objective of the BEXMAB study is to determine the safety and tolerability of bexmarilimab in combination with SoC treatment and to identify the recommended Phase 2 dose. Secondary objectives include characterizing the pharmacokinetic profile of bexmarilimab in combination with SoC treatment (azacitidine) and to assess the immunogenicity of bexmarilimab. Based on initial safety data, there is potential for Phase II expansion and to include a first line triplet therapy of bexmarilimab, azacitidine and venetoclax in newly diagnosed AML patients who are not able to tolerate chemotherapy. Patient recruitment is expected to begin in the coming weeks.
"We know from pre-clinical research, some of which was presented recently at EHA, that certain blood cancer cells, especially with myeloid background, carry significant amounts of cell surface Clever-1," said Dr. Markku Jalkanen, Chief Executive Officer of Faron. "This corresponds with the presence of considerable amounts of soluble Clever-1, which limits T cell activation leading to a possible systemic loss of immune capacity. Directly targeting Clever-1 could ignite the immune system, limit the replication capacity of cancer cells, and allow current chemotherapy treatments to be more effective."
In addition to the BEXMAB study focused on hematologic malignancies, Faron is also investigating bexmarilimab in solid tumors. The ongoing Phase I/II MATINS clinical trial is assessing bexmarilimab as a potential monotherapy in late-stage, heavily pre-treated patients across multiple tumor types. Additionally, the Company expects to initiate a trial assessing the safety and tolerability of bexmarilimab in combination with an approved anti-PD-1 molecule in multiple solid tumors later this year.
For more information please contact:
Investor Contact
Faron Pharmaceuticals
Julia Balanova
VP, Investor Relations
julia.balanova@faron.com
investor.relations@faron.com
Phone: +1 (917) 306-6096
Media Contact
Faron Pharmaceuticals
Eric Van Zanten
VP, Communications
eric.vanzanten@faron.com
Phone: +1 (610) 529-6219
Cairn Financial Advisers LLP, Nomad
Sandy Jamieson, Jo Turner
Phone: +44 (0) 207 213 0880
Peel Hunt LLP, Broker
Christopher Golden, James Steel
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900
Sisu Partners Oy, Certified Adviser on Nasdaq First North
Juha Karttunen
Phone: +358 (0)40 555 4727
Jukka Järvelä
Phone: +358 (0)50 553 8990
Consilium Strategic Communications
Mary-Jane Elliott, David Daley, Lindsey Neville
faron@consilium-comms.com
Phone: +44 (0)20 3709 5700
About Bexmarilimab
Bexmarilimab is Faron's wholly-owned, investigative precision immunotherapy with the potential to provide permanent immune stimulation for difficult-to-treat cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. A novel anti-Clever-1 humanised antibody, bexmarilimab targets Clever-1 positive (Common Lymphatic Endothelial and Vascular Endothelial Receptor 1) tumour associated macrophages (TAMs) in the tumour microenvironment, converting these highly immunosuppressive M2 macrophages to immune stimulating M1 macrophages. In mouse models, bexmarilimab has successfully blocked or silenced Clever-1, activating antigen presentation and promoting interferon gamma secretion by leukocytes. Additional pre-clinical studies have proven that Clever-1, encoded by the Stabilin-1 or STAB-1 gene, is a major source of T cell exhaustion and involved in cancer growth and spread. Observations from clinical studies to date indicate that Clever-1 has the capacity to control T cell activation directly, suggesting that the inactivation of Clever-1 as an immune suppressive molecule could be more broadly applicable and more important than previously thought. As an immuno-oncology therapy, bexmarilimab has potential as a single-agent therapy or in combination with other standard treatments including immune checkpoint molecules. Beyond immuno-oncology, it offers potential in infectious diseases, vaccine development and more.
About Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for medical conditions with significant unmet needs caused by dysfunction of our immune system. The Company currently has a pipeline based on the receptors involved in regulation of immune response in oncology, organ damage and bone marrow regeneration. Bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, is its investigative precision immunotherapy with the potential to provide permanent immune stimulation for difficult-to-treat cancers through targeting myeloid function. Currently in Phase I/II clinical development as a potential therapy for patients with untreatable solid tumors, bexmarilimab has potential as a single-agent therapy or in combination with other standard treatments including immune checkpoint molecules. Traumakine is an investigational intravenous (IV) interferon beta-1a therapy for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other ischemic or hyperinflammatory conditions. Traumakine is currently being evaluated in global trials as a potential treatment for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and with the 59th Medical Wing of the US Air Force and the US Department of Defense for the prevention of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) after ischemia-reperfusion injury caused by a major trauma. Faron is based in Turku, Finland. Further information is available at www.faron.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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‘Outer Banks’ crew member killed in double hit-and-run, casting agency says
Published: Jul. 7, 2022 at 11:33 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – A crew member from the Netflix series “Outer Banks” was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday morning, Kimmie Stewart Casting said.
According to WCSC, the Charleston County Coroner’s Office said Alexander Jennings, 22, died around 3:15 a.m. from injuries sustained in the crash.
The Charleson County Sheriff’s Office said Jennings was walking on the road when he was hit by a vehicle that drove away from the area then hit again by a second vehicle that also left the scene.
The casting company said on Facebook that Jennings was working as the photo double and stand-in for the show’s main character, John B, for the next season.
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(NEXSTAR) — As summer heat continues, it’s the perfect time to pop a top on a beer (if you’re 21 and up) and cool off. But what’s your favorite brand of brew?
A recent poll by research and analytics group YouGov ranked the 75 most popular beers in the U.S., as indicated by participants, who based ratings on favorability and knowledge of the brands.
Here are the top 10.
10. Dos Equis
The green-bottled Mexican lager with the double-X name comes in at number 10. It’s known for its now-retired spokesperson, the so-called “Most Interesting Man in the World.”
9. Bud Light
Budweiser’s light beer was first introduced in 1982 and is known by its cobalt blue labeling. Data by the Beer Marketer’s Insights in 2019 reviewed shipping numbers, which determined (based on how much is shipped to retailers), Bud Light is America’s most popular beer brand.
8. Stella Artois
The Belgium-originated pilsner was originally created as a Christmas season beer and it’s even named after the Star of Bethlehem, or the Christmas Star. Statistica data updated last year showed Stella Artois as the UK’s top beer based on consumer favorability.
7. Blue Moon
This Belgian-style beer was originally called “Bellyslide Wit” when it was launched in 1995 at the Sandlot Brewery in Denver, Colorado.
6. Miller
Also known as Miller High Life, Miller, a pilsner-style beer, is the company’s oldest brand. It bills itself as “the Champagne of Beers.” The company has even taken the slogan so far as producing the beer in champagne bottles as part of a holiday edition.
5. Budweiser
This pale lager was first sold in 1876 in St. Louis, Missouri. Since its introduction, the Anheuser-Busch-owned Budweiser has faced several trademark disputes with the European company Budweiser Budvar. That company owns the rights to the Budweiser name overseas. Budweiser is also known for many of its iconic Super Bowl ads.
4. Samuel Adams
Often called “Sam Adams,” this lager is named after one of America’s founding fathers. It was introduced in 1984. Last year, Samuel Adams launched a limited edition beer so strong it was illegal to sell in 15 states.
3. Corona
The company behind this Mexican pale lager said Corona’s unfortunate name similarity to the coronavirus didn’t negatively impact its sales.
2. Heineken
This pale lager originated in the Netherlands in 1873 and has appeared as product placement in seven “James Bond” franchise movies and many advertisements, including “Daniel Craig vs. James Bond” for the latest installment, “No Time to Die.”
- Guinness
The Irish dry stout originated in Dublin in 1759. The dark and thick brew is hugely popular in the United Kingdom and Ireland, naturally. The brew’s popularity is eclipsed in only one other country: Nigeria, where Smithsonian Magazine reports there are more Guinness drinkers than in all of Ireland.
Here’s the full list of the 75 most popular beers in the U.S. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/cheers-these-are-americas-10-most-popular-beers/ | 2022-08-01T16:06:51Z |
Sunflower State Games continues to open doors for athletes
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Day three of the Sunflower State Games are in the books and many athletes are taking advantage of new opportunities.
Lee Graybeal is a Paralympic Boccia athlete whose competed in these games. At Hillcrest Community Center, leaders held Paralympic Boccia Saturday and on Sunday, it was ambulatory Boccia for Veterans.
Lee told 13 Sports, she also refs matches along with her mother, Cathy.
“It’s integrating disabled sports into non disabled sports and that is awesome,” Graybeal said.
This is the first time Boccia is in the Sunflower State Games along with Paralympic athletes.
13 Sports visited Axe & Ale where team competitions were taking place. Axe Throwing is fairly new to the games, two years to be exact. In fact, the business opened two years ago.
General Manager Chelsea Houston says she’s ready to put Axe throwing on the map.
“You can be a Rockstar at throwing axes. It doesn’t take a ton of effort, it doesn’t take a lot of skill and it’s just so much fun. I mean how many times do you get to throw sharp objects at a wooden board like it’s just a ton of fun,” Houston said.
13 Sports also caught up with Tristan Burrow whose been coming to the games for 12 years. This year however, this is the first time as commissioner. He says he’s happy to be involved, not only to play, but to change the dynamic.
“I took it on and I love it. It’s just so fun to come down and see the same people, sometimes you only see them once a year but as soon as you see them, it’s ‘hey, hey, I remember you from last year.’ you get to talk to each other and it’s a good time,” Burrow said.
In his first year, Burrow added a three-point contest. He plans on adding a dunk contest after a rule changed where you can dunk at any time. Before the rule change, players were only allowed to dunk in semifinal and finals games.
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According to the latest edition of Webshoppers, more than 70% of consumers plan to continue purchasing products overseas
SÃO PAULO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many Brazilians, buying from foreign websites was a way of saving money in 2021, even with the dollar flying high. According to the Webshoppers survey by NielsenIQ|Ebit and Bexs Pay, 68% of online consumers (87.7 million) purchased imported products last year and 71% plan to continue doing so. For more than half of consumers, the biggest attraction is lower prices.
Cross-border purchases were worth an estimated R$ 36.2 billion in 2021, up 60% compared with 2020 and 32% increase in e-commerce generally. This segment now represents 17% of overall revenues; some of this growth can be attributed to foreign e-commerce websites better integrating local payment methods.
"This has made it easier for people to buy goods overseas. Purchases that were previously restricted to just a small proportion of the population with access to an international credit card are now available to a larger group of people who can use domestic credit cards or even Pix, the Brazilian instant payment system", said Luiz Henrique Didier Jr, CEO of Bexs Pay.
Consumers reported the most popular categories last year were Fashion (38%), Electronics (36%) and Home Decoration (24%). Faster deliveries have been one of the aspects driving Brazilian interest in international purchases. "This shows Brazilian consumer appetite for overseas products, despite often facing barriers created by technical issues", said Marcelo Orsanai, Head of E-commerce at NielsenIQ|Ebit.
Another interesting result has been the growth of platforms Brazilians have quickly started to adopt. In 2021, 56% of consumers purchased from Shopee and 21% from Shein, practically nonexistent in Brazil before last year.
About Bexs Pay
Bexs Pay is a pioneering cross-border digital payments provider connected to Bexs Banco's financial services. Our API platform offers a unique combination of digital payment solutions for payin or payout, enabling online businesses to operate in Brazil. In just a year, Bexs Pay has already handled millions of payments for global companies including TikTok, Wordline, Kwai and Thunes, among others.
About NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ is the leader in providing the most complete, unbiased view of consumer behavior globally. Powered by a ground-breaking consumer data platform and fueled by rich analytic capabilities, NielsenIQ enables bold, confident decision-making for the world's leading consumer goods companies and retailers.
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SAN DIEGO and SHANGHAI, May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inmagene Biopharmaceuticals ("Inmagene") announces that today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared its investigational new drug (IND) application for the drug candidate IMG-004, a non-covalent, reversible, third-generation Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) inhibitor, to proceed to the Phase I clinical trial. Inmagene is developing the drug candidate to potentially treat immunological diseases.
The planned Phase 1 study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, single and multiple dose escalation study in healthy subjects. The study aims to explore IMG-004's safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics in healthy subjects.
"This is the third IND clearance Inmagene has obtained since the beginning of 2022," said Dr. Jonathan Wang, Chairman and CEO of Inmagene. "These achievements have demonstrated Inmagene's strong innovative capabilities and high efficiency."
Dr. Jean-Louis Saillot, Inmagene's Chief Development Officer, said, "BTK inhibition is an attractive target for a variety of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, based on demonstrated activity or its current evaluation in clinical trials. IMG-004's improved activity, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic profile in preclinical studies compared to those of other BTK inhibitors point toward a best-in-class potential. We look forward to the initiation of the IMG-004 clinical program with the hope of developing an innovative, safe and effective treatment option for patients with immunological diseases."
About IMG-004
IMG-004 is a non-covalent, reversible small molecule inhibitor targeting Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK). Designed specifically for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases that usually require long-term treatment, IMG-004 is potent, highly selective and brain permeable. It was originally discovered by HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED") (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13), with Inmagene assuming development responsibility at the candidate stage.
BTK is a non-receptor intracytoplasmic tyrosine kinase in the Tec family of protein tyrosine kinases. It is involved in innate and adaptive immune responses related to certain immune-mediated diseases. Given the central role of BTK in immunity pathways, BTK inhibitors may offer a potential therapeutic approach for the treatment of a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
About Inmagene
Inmagene is a global clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics for immunology-related diseases. The company is building a robust pipeline of nearly twenty drug development programs.
Inmagene's most advanced drug candidate is IMG-020 (izokibep), which has successfully met the protocol endpoints in global phase II studies for both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It has received the IND approval from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for phase III studies in plaque psoriasis. Inmagene is working with its partners to conduct global phase II studies for multiple autoimmune diseases, including PsA, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and uveitis. In addition, IMG-004 and IMG-007, both of which with global rights, are entering global phase I studies. IMG-008, an internally discovered drug candidate, is planned to submit global IND this year.
Believing in "Borderless Innovation", the Inmagene team strives to integrate efficient resources worldwide to develop novel therapeutics for global patients. Based on its proprietary QuadraTek™ drug discovery platform, Inmagene is operating 12 "Smart Innovation" programs to create and develop drug candidates with global rights. Inmagene also in-licenses drug candidates and, together with its partners, carries out global development activities, including global multi-center clinical trials. Inmagene has formed strategic partnerships with multiple partners, such as HUTCHMED and Affibody AB, to develop highly innovative drug candidates. For more information, please visit: www.inmagenebio.com
About HUTCHMED
HUTCHMED is an innovative, commercial-stage, biopharmaceutical company. It is committed to the discovery and global development and commercialization of targeted therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. It has more than 4,600 personnel across all its companies, at the center of which is a team of about 1,700 in oncology/immunology. Since inception it has advanced 12 cancer drug candidates from in-house discovery into clinical studies around the world, with its first three oncology drugs now approved and marketed in China. For more information, please visit: www.hutch‑med.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect Inmagene's and/or HUTCHMED's current expectations regarding future events, including expectations regarding the therapeutic potential of IMG-004 for the treatment of patients with immunological diseases, the further clinical development of IMG-004, expectations as to whether clinical studies of IMG-004 would meet their primary or secondary endpoints, and expectations as to the timing of the completion and the release of results from such studies. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, assumptions regarding IMG-004's potential to successfully advance in clinical studies and to eventually gain approvals in any jurisdiction, the safety profile of IMG-004, the timing of these events, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general economic, regulatory and political conditions. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. For further discussion of various risks applicable to HUTCHMED, see HUTCHMED's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on AIM and with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Neither Inmagene nor HUTCHMED undertakes to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
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LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022 today reveals the winner of The World's Best Female Chef Award, sponsored by Nude Glass, as Leonor Espinosa, chef-owner of Leo in Bogotá. Previously named Latin America's Best Female Chef in 2017, Espinosa has become one of the most important personalities in Colombia through her hard and consistent work, not only celebrating local Colombian products and flavours but highlighting the value of the country's biodiversity and social aspects of gastronomy.
A key figure in Colombia's food renaissance, Espinosa relocated and reimagined her flagship restaurant just last year and it was subsequently voted No.46 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2021. At the new venue, Espinosa has crafted a tasting menu with 100% of the ingredients sourced within Colombia and each dish forming part of a broader Colombian food narrative. The gastronomic experience focuses on the country's varied ecosystems, exploring the ways new species can be utilised in the kitchen.
In 2008, Espinosa founded the non-profit Funleo with her daughter, Laura Hernández-Espinosa, Leo's head sommelier. The mother-and-daughter team have helped to unveil some of the secrets of indigenous ingredients and ancestral techniques providing inspiration for Leo's unique menus. Today, Funleo continues to identify, reclaim and promote the culinary traditions of rural and ethnic communities while promoting their wellbeing and health, with programmes enhancing the use of autochthonous ingredients across the country and empowering the groups towards food sovereignty. Each ingredient's origin is highlighted on Leo's menu, such as pulantana from the desert and cacay and cnopio from the Andean foothills.
Aside from running Leo and Funleo, Espinosa has helped build support for the establishment of a Comprehensive Gastronomy Centre in Golfo de Tribugá as an alternative framework for people affected by or involved in drug trafficking, and has also campaigned to raise awareness on Colombia's culinary riches, with her work encouraging communities to turn their cultural heritage into a tool for socio-economic development.
William Drew, Director of Content for The World's 50 Best Restaurants, says: "Leonor Espinosa has become one of the most iconic Latin American chefs of her generation, championing both Colombia's biodiversity and its cultural diversity like no other. We're thrilled to be able to recognise her incredible work."
The Best Female Chef Award series continues to recognise industry-leading female chefs blazing a trail for their peers.
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Call 988: New suicide hotline number to launch in July
As the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline prepares to switch to a 3-digit phone number, there are concerns over funding.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but July will bring big changes to the way Americans can access mental health care.
Starting July 16, people can dial 988 to be connected to a local crisis center from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
“988 really represents this opportunity for us to destigmatize reaching out for help,” said Laura Evans, the Director of National and State Policy for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
When 988 goes live, the Lifeline team thinks the number of calls for help over the course of a year will increase by 5 million.
Hannah Wesolowski from the National Alliance on Mental Illness believes the new hotline number will have a major impact, but warns some states may not be ready to handle the influx of calls.
“There’s a real fear that people who live in certain areas are going to fall further behind,” Wesolowski said.
According to National Academy for State Health Policy, as of January, just 13 states passed legislation to fund the expenses to operate 988. The Department of Health and Human Services contributed $282 million to assist nationwide, but Wesolowski wants more support from the federal government.
“We need to make sure our mental health system is sound and ready to deal with events like the pandemic,” Wesolowski said.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is one of the lawmakers on Capitol Hill leading the charge to direct more federal money to local crisis centers.
“The demand is not going down,” Cornyn said. “It’s going up.”
He’s sponsoring the Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act. The legislation would increase federal funding by $42.8 million a year. The bill also aims to spread awareness for the hotline and improve access for low-income users by making calls free on pre-paid phone plans.
Until 988 is active, if you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.
Multimedia Journalist Natalie Grim contributed to this report.
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What happened to Aaron? Death of boy with autism exposes issues in Kansas care system
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - Part 1 of the KWCH investigation into the death of Aaron Carter, a 6-year-old with autism who died within two months of being adopted, reported on his needs of those of children like him, particularly in the foster system.
In Part 2, KWCH spoke to people about struggles in Kansas to meet those needs and what needs to be done to make things better.
Aaron Carter came into Jamie and Tina Miller’s home as a foster child just before he turned 3 years old in 2017. It took time to discover he had autism, and it took every bit of the three years he spent with the Millers to bring him from a child who could not communicate and didn’t respond to anyone around him to a boy who liked to dance, helped with chores and rode horses.
When the Millers decided they wanted to adopt Aaron, they found out that the cost to provide him the therapy and care he required would be overwhelming once he was no longer a ward of the state.
“We couldn’t pay for it out of our own pocket. We financially couldn’t do it, but by then we’d had him long enough and he had made such huge strides. It was like tearing you apart,” Tina Miller said.
A young, recently married couple in Wichita said they wanted to adopt Aaron. The couple met him, began the adoption process and eventually became acquainted with the Millers.
“We ate supper with them, and we just told them everything that had happened, that could happen and that needed to happen to keep him safe and happy,” Jamie Miller said.
Aaron went to live with his prospective new parents in December 2020. Less than two months later, the boy who’d made such huge strides was dead.
The official account of Aaron’s death reads that he had a tantrum while taking a bath and hit his head on the tub. Tantrums were something the Millers had cautioned Aaron’s new parents about.
“If he got upset he would yell and scream or throw a tantrum, but that’s the only way he could voice any of his feelings or opinion or anything was by throwing a tantrum,” Jamie explained.
Struggling to implement applied behavior analysis therapy
Sean Swindler with the Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training explained tantrums for those unfamiliar with children with autism.
“When I put $1 in the candy machine, and the candy bar’s dangling and just won’t come down, I know I want it. What do I do? I shake the candy machine,” Swindler said. “Kids with autism are the same way. If I can’t communicate what I want, what I need, I’m going to figure out a way to tell you.”
Aaron was figuring that out with fewer tantrums, thanks to applied behavior analysis therapy.
“ABA therapy is applied behavior analysis,” Swindler explained. “Therapy that’s been shown, through research, to help kids with autism improve. Especially if it’s delivered before the age of 6 to 8 years old.”
The Millers say Aaron received ABA therapy four to five times a week. Once he moved to Wichita that therapy stopped, ending both his routine and stifling his path to communication.
“A lot of children with autism, having that routine is incredibly important,” Swindler said. “By stopping that therapy, you are reducing that child’s ability to communicate. You’re reducing that child’s ability to kind of learn and grow and giving him those tools.”
Those tools are difficult to find in Kansas, and they’re often out of reach of those who need them most.
“Mental health isn’t treated the same as physical health by a lot of our health care system. Take all those in your mind, magnify by 10 when you put autism in the middle of that,” Swindler said.
In 2014, Kansas passed a law saying private insurers must cover ABA therapy for autism, but experts say that’s not as clear cut for children on Medicaid.
Medicaid reimbursements can be slow and don’t necessarily pay enough for the required therapy. Consequently, questions of whether ABA therapists will be paid enough, or at all, prompt many to practice in other states.
“I think a lot of states with large rural populations are having a brain drain and have trouble keeping people at home. For people that practice a particular field like ABA therapy. The things that do keep people at home are the ability to actually bill for services and serve your population for one,” Swindler said.
Few qualified therapists practicing in Kansas means those seeking the therapy can be left waiting.
“Even if you have the best insurance and the best circumstance, you might be waiting quite a while to get that autism evaluation. When you add in a child in foster care who might be going between different foster parents or doesn’t have that permanent oversight of their medical history, kids do get missed, or kids get a diagnosis but that doesn’t catch back up to them. All sorts of things happen there,” Swindler said.
What happened in Aaron Carter’s case?
Aaron died while waiting to be seen by a new ABA therapist. In Kansas, the autism waiver program provides support and training to parents. Currently, the program is funded for just 65 children with 386 on the waiting list.
Swindler suggested people contact state lawmakers to have them make changes to keep ABA therapists in Kansas and get children like Aaron the chance they deserve.
“The way to make it better is you have to have a concerted effort among all the interested parties to strategically attack the problem,” Swindler answered.
ABA therapy is the most widely used therapy for autism spectrum disorder. The University of Kansas was one of the first schools to begin developing the therapy in the 60s and 70s. It continues to train world-class ABA therapists. Many of whom then go to other states to practice.
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June marks two major hits for awareness and support for the local ALS community.
WHEATON, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This June, two events helped gain attention for the fight to end ALS. On Thursday, June 2, Major League Baseball honored a baseball legend with the second annual Lou Gehrig Day nationwide. The Chicago Cubs honored members of the ALS community and spread crucial awareness about the disease. Saturday, June 4 marked a special day for local ALS advocates as they returned to Cantigny Park for the 18th annual Chicago Walk to Defeat ALS, presented by Constellation. After two years of walking from their own neighborhoods, the event returned to its in-person format for 2022. Teams raised awareness and funding to support local individuals and families battling the disease.
"Our teams and participants are part of our local 'ALS family,'" said Kendra Albers, Vice President of Development at the Chapter. "It's a family that no one asks to be in, but once you see the impact that ALS has on a person, you know that you have to be a part of this fight. Getting to see so many returning participants and new participants this year is an indescribable feeling. We are so grateful to everyone who came out and to everyone who walked from their own neighborhoods. They made today great."
Participants raised over $350,000 leading up to the event, with more donations expected throughout the month. The 2022 theme was "Sunflower Field of Dreams," a nod to both the Chapter's sunflower icon and the disease's special tie to baseball. At Cantigny, participants came together and walked a beautiful two-mile course throughout the grounds of the park, enjoying the art and gardens. Thanks to the event's generous sponsors for making the day a success, including Constellation, RSI, and Holtec.
Continue the momentum this month by attending a White Sox game or hosting your own Mini-Walk to Defeat ALS. The Chicago White Sox will be holding their own Lou Gehrig Day on Sunday, June 26. Purchase tickets at www.fevo.me/alschicago for a portion of the proceeds to be donated to the Chapter. Also, everyone is still welcome to donate and participate in a Mini-Walk to Defeat ALS on a day of your choosing this year. Every walker who raises $90 or more will receive an event t-shirt. The funds raised by the Walk support the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter in funding research, education, advocacy, and free care services for the hundreds of individuals and families battling ALS in our communities. Donate or register at web.alsa.org/chicagowalk or call 312-932-0000.
ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a devastating, fatal neuromuscular disease. Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes someone loses their fight with ALS. For unknown reasons, military veterans are 2x as likely to be diagnosed with ALS. At this time, there is no known cure for the disease, and the life expectancy after diagnosis is typically 2-5 years.
The ALS Association is the largest national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. The Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy — giving help and hope to those facing the disease. The Greater Chicago Chapter proudly serves individuals and families battling ALS in Northern IL, Central IL, and Chicagoland.
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Samantha Courter, Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator
The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter
312-932-0000 | samantha@alsachicago.org
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HOUSTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos Energy Inc. ("Talos" or the "Company") (NYSE: TALO) intends to release second quarter 2022 results for the period ended June 30, 2022 on Thursday, August 4, 2022 after the U.S. financial market closes. In addition to this release, Talos will host a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the internet, on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (9:00 AM Central Time).
Listeners can access the conference call through a webcast link on the Company's website at: https://www.talosenergy.com/investor-relations/events-calendar/. Alternatively, the conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 348-8927 (U.S. toll free), (855) 669-9657 (Canada toll-free) or (412) 902-4263 (international). Please dial in approximately 15 minutes before the teleconference is scheduled to begin and ask to be joined into the Talos Energy call. A replay of the call will be available one hour after the conclusion of the conference until August 12, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing (877) 344-7529 and using access code 1898121.
ABOUT TALOS ENERGY
Talos Energy (NYSE: TALO) is a technically driven independent exploration and production company focused on safely and efficiently maximizing long-term value through its operations, currently in the United States and offshore Mexico, both upstream through oil and gas exploration and production and downstream through the development of future carbon capture and storage opportunities. As one of the Gulf of Mexico's largest public independent producers, we leverage decades of technical and offshore operational expertise towards the acquisition, exploration and development of assets in key geological trends that are present in many offshore basins around the world. With a focus on environmental stewardship, we are also utilizing our expertise to explore opportunities to reduce industrial emissions through our carbon capture and storage initiatives along the U.S. Gulf Coast and Gulf of Mexico. For more information, visit www.talosenergy.com.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Sergio Maiworm
+1.713.328.3008
investor@talosenergy.com
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24/7 Channel Honors Timeless Moments from the Iconic Show
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Ed Sullivan Show channel launches exclusively on Pluto TV. Housed within the Classic TV category, the 24/7 channel dedicated to the television icon will feature an array of content with over 75 hours of memorable performances that shaped the pop cultural zeitgeist.
Now 51 years after its last broadcast, audiences can experience the excitement of these once-in-a-lifetime performances in one historic collection on the newly launched channel, The Ed Sullivan Show, on Pluto TV. The collection includes Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics (Rock `N' Roll Hall Of Fame, Rock Legends, The British Invasion, Psychedelic Sixties, Top Hits Of 1965, Top Hits Of 1970, West Coast Rock, Lennon & McCartney Songbook, Sounds Of The Cities, Gone Too Soon, Motortown Review and First Women Of Rock).
The channel will also run TV specials and documentaries including The Best Of The Ed Sullivan Show which comprises 80 edited episodes of original programs that feature groundbreaking performing artists across music, comedy, novelty, dance and opera.
Nearly every Sunday from June 1948 to March 1971, families gathered in their living rooms for more than 1,000 Sundays to see the artists who would later become superstars performing for the first time on television or performing their beloved #1 hits on The Ed Sullivan Show. From the worlds of pop and R&B music, Broadway, opera, dance, comedy, sports, and more, Ed Sullivan showcased them all on his unforgettable weekly Sunday night variety show.
"We're thrilled to be launching a dedicated streaming channel for fans to enjoy a wide range of episodes and specials of The Ed Sullivan Show 7 days a week," adds Josh Solt, CEO of SOFA Entertainment.
"Pluto TV is bringing its audiences another television icon. The exclusive dedicated channel showcases historic performances– like The Beatles first appearance in front of an American audience– that continue to shape our culture and spotlights the lasting impact of The Ed Sullivan Show," says Amy Kuessner, Senior Vice President of Content Strategy & Global Partnerships, Paramount Streaming.
Featuring footage and extended performances from its 23-year run of hosting a broad range of 10,000 performers, the channel will spotlight the most spectacular ensemble of show business stars including Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Supremes, The Temptations, The Mamas & The Papas and The Jackson 5 alongside celebrated comedians such as Joan Rivers, Flip Wilson, Alan King, Stiller & Meara, and Rodney Dangerfield.
Some of the biggest names in comedy, Broadway theatre, rock and pop music captured live in the prime of their careers will now entertain audiences again. Nostalgic favorites including children's puppet figure Topo Gigio, plate spinner Erich Brenn, variety-sketch idols The Muppets and the magical Señor Wences will be highlighted amongst countless talented acts.
Pluto TV is available anywhere you stream - across all major mobile, CTV and web devices.
For more information, go to: EdSullivan.com
The Ed Sullivan Show is the most popular primetime variety show in American history. For nearly a quarter century, Ed Sullivan hosted the greatest array of talent on television, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley and Motown artists such as The Supremes, The Temptations and The Jackson 5. Every Sunday night at 8pm on CBS from 1948-1971, The Ed Sullivan Show showcased a wide variety of pop culture from the worlds of music, comedy, novelty and much more. The library of 1,000 hours includes over 10,000 performances.
In 1990, Andrew Solt founded SOFA Entertainment Inc. and acquired The Ed Sullivan Show from the Sullivan family. In 2020 Josh Solt left Google to lead SOFA as CEO of the company. The Ed Sullivan Show is the most revered variety show in American television history. SOFA Entertainment is the copyright holder of the original Ed Sullivan programs and over 150 hours of newly created programming.
Pluto TV, a Paramount Company, is the leading free streaming television service delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience of nearly 70 million monthly active users. The Emmy ® award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels, in partnership with over 400 international media companies, offering a wide array of genres, languages and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids and much more. Pluto TV can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web and connected TV devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV's growing international footprint extends across three continents and over 30 countries and territories.
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Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll and Salem State President John Keenan joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Lyft for celebratory event
SALEM, Mass. , Sept.14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Salem today announced the addition of seven new Bluebikes stations throughout the city, expanding access beyond the eight stations that were originally introduced when Metro Boston's public bikeshare system first entered Salem in 2021. The new stations, including one at Salem State University's North Campus, offer more opportunity for residents, students, workers, and visitors to experience the healthy, fun, and sustainable way of traveling via Bluebikes.
Earlier today, Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, Salem State University President John Keenan, executives from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), including Director of Public Affairs Maria Fernandes-Dominique and Sales Account Executive Adam Thornton, along with leadership from Lyft gathered for a celebratory event on Salem State's campus to commemorate the Bluebikes expansion. Blue Cross is the title sponsor of Bluebikes, which is owned by the municipalities and operated by Lyft.
"Expanding access to Bluebikes in Salem helps further connect our city and make more neighborhoods and destinations reachable by bike," said Mayor Driscoll. "With fifteen total stations now located throughout Salem, our residents, students, workers, and visitors have more access to this healthy, fun, and sustainable way of traveling – while also reducing our city's reliance on passenger vehicles and their associated climate and congestion impacts. The launch of Bluebikes in 2021 was a huge success, thanks to Blue Cross, Salem State University and our local program partners, all of whom made it an easy and seamless process to expand the number of stations in our city."
"We are proud to expand our partnership in this program, which increases our campus community's access to biking as a healthy, fun and environmentally safe way to travel," said Salem State University President John D. Keenan. "I am particularly grateful for Mayor Driscoll's leadership in increasing the City's biking infrastructure, including connecting the bike path through our Harrington Campus right into downtown Salem."
The expansion of Bluebikes was made possible by a combination of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other city funding and support from Blue Cross and Salem State University. With seven new stations, approximately 44 new bikes have been added throughout the city. The new stations are at the locations listed below:
- Salem State University - North Campus
- Essex St at Dalton Parkway
- Forest River Park
- Salem MBTA - Lower Level
- Community Life Center
- Goodhue St at Grove St
- North St at Liberty Hill Ave
To see a full Bluebikes station map – including all stations in Salem – please visit member.bluebikes.com/map.
Through collaboration with the municipal owners of Bluebikes, Blue Cross is committed to promoting the overall health and wellbeing of Massachusetts residents by supporting system growth and accessibility – including through station expansions, system upgrades, and the addition of new bikes.
"We're committed to leveraging our title sponsorship of Bluebikes to make it easier for more individuals in Greater Metro Boston Area to experience the benefits of public bike share," said Jeff Bellows, vice president of corporate citizenship and public affairs at Blue Cross. "With Salem's successful and enthusiastic launch of Bluebikes last year and the addition of seven new stations, we're thrilled to help broaden access to the bikeshare system across Salem and to support residents, students and visitors looking to lead healthy and sustainable lifestyles."
As a publicly owned bike share system, Bluebikes preserves and promotes equity of access for members and ensures that memberships remain affordable. The station-based system promotes riding and commuting across city lines, preserves predictability and management for the public right of way, and allows for the continuous monitoring of bike availability and maintenance needs.
Riders can purchase annual Bluebikes memberships – which include unlimited 45-minute rides—for $119 a year or $26.75 for 30 days. A discount program, where annual passes are $50 and 30-day passes are available for $5, is available for residents with eligible incomes. Free 30-day Bluebikes passes are available to anyone during the MBTA's Orange Line shutdown. For more information on Bluebikes fare options, visit www.bluebikes.com.
To access and download photos from the celebratory event, please click here.
About Bluebikes
Bluebikes is public transportation by bike. The system is jointly owned and managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett, Salem and Somerville and the Town of Brookline. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is the system's title sponsor. Riders can find 400 stations and 4,000 bikes across 11 municipalities in Metro Boston. Since 2011, more than 14 million trips have been taken by bike share. For more information about Bluebikes, visit bluebikes.com.
About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (bluecrossma.org) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We are committed to the relentless pursuit of quality, affordable and equitable health care with an unparalleled consumer experience. Consistent with our promise to always put our members first, we are rated among the nation's best health plans for member satisfaction and quality. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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LVIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military is warning that there is a “high probability of missile strikes” amid Russia’s war on the country.
The warning came Monday just ahead of Russia’s planned Victory Day parade in Moscow.
The Ukrainian military’s general staff also said that in Russian-controlled areas of Zaporizhzhia, Russian troops had begun the “seizure of personal documents from the local population without good reason.” Ukraine said Russian troops seized the documents to force the local people to take part in Victory Day commemorations there.
Ukraine’s military also warned that Russia had located some 19 battalion tactical groups in Russia’s Belgorod region, just across the border. Those groups likely consist of some 15,200 troops with tanks, missile batteries and other weaponry.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— More than 60 feared dead in bombing of Ukrainian school
— “Everything shook”: Last civiliansleave Ukraine steel mill
— G-7 leaders vow to ban or cut back on Russian oil imports
— Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady
Follow all AP stories on Russia’s war on Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
LVIV, Ukraine — The British military is warning that Russia is running out of precision-guided munitions, meaning that Moscow increasingly will turn to inaccurate rockets and bombs that can spread destruction even wider.
The British Defense Ministry made the comment Monday in a daily intelligence report it provides via Twitter.
The British military said although Russia claimed that “Ukrainian cities would therefore be safe from bombardment,” the unguided munitions posed an increasing risk.
“As the conflict continues beyond Russian pre-war expectations, Russia’s stockpile of precision-guided munitions has likely been heavily depleted,” the report said. “This has forced the use of readily available but aging munitions that are less reliable, less accurate and more easily intercepted.”
The British added that Russia “will likely struggle to replace the precision weaponry it has already expended.”
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TOKYO — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan will slowly phase out Russian oil imports in unity with the Group of Seven’s effort against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Leaders from the G-7 countries met online Sunday and announced their commitment to ban or phase out Russian oil imports in their latest effort to pressure Moscow into ending its aggression on Ukraine.
“It’s an extremely difficult decision for a country that mostly relies on energy imports, including oil,” Kishida told reporters Monday. “But G-7 unity is most important right now.”
Kishida said it will be a gradual and slow process of phasing out Russian oil imports and that details and timeline will be decided later as the process requires securing alternative energy sources.
About 4% of Japanese oil imports come from Russia. Japan has also announced phasing out Russian coal imports.
Japan will not ban imports from its own stakes in oil and natural gas projects in Russia, including those in Sakhalin, Kishida said.
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UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief says he is “appalled” at the reported attack on a school in the Ukrainian town of Bilohorivka, where many people were apparently seeking shelter from fighting.
A U.N. spokesperson said Sunday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterates that civilians and civilian infrastructure must be spared under international law.
Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says, “This war must end, and peace must be established in line with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. The United Nations and its humanitarian partners in Ukraine will continue supporting those whose lives have been shattered by war.”
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ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — More than 170 people have been evacuated from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol after weeks of shelling and fighting as Russia attempts to take over the port city.
That’s according to a Sunday statement by Osnat Lubrani, the United Nation’s humanitarian coordinator for Ukraine.
The evacuees have been taken to Zaporizhzhia, a city in southeastern Ukraine. Lubrani says more than 600 people have now been evacuated from the Mariupol area.
The most recent evacuation was the latest effort to rescue people from tunnels beneath the Azovstal steel mine, where Ukrainian fighters are trying to hold off Russian attackers.
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have been coordinating the evacuations.
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KYIV, Ukraine — U2 frontman Bono performed in a Kyiv subway station that serves as a bomb shelter on Sunday, showing his support for Ukrainians trying to fend off the Russian invasion.
The Irish singer has tweeted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “invited us to perform in Kyiv as a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and so that’s what we’ve come to do.”
Bono, alongside guitarist the Edge, sang the Ben E. King song “Stand By Me” in the Khreschatyk metro station. He was joined by another singer in Ukrainian military fatigues.
He also visited Bucha, a town outside Kyiv where hundreds of bodies were found after Russian troops withdrew last month. The town is considered a possible war crimes site.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Leaders from the Group of Seven developed democracies pledged Sunday to phase out or ban the import of Russian oil as they met with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for online talks to stress their support and to display unity among Western allies on Victory in Europe Day, which marks Nazi Germany’s surrender in 1945.
Cutting out Russian oil supplies “will hit hard at the main artery of (President Vladimir) Putin’s economy and deny him the revenue he needs to fund his war,” the G-7 countries, which include the U.S., Britain, Canada, Germany, France and Italy and Japan, said in a statement.
“We will ensure that we do so in a timely and orderly fashion, and in ways that provide time for the world to secure alternative supplies,” they added.
Casting a look back at World War II, the leaders stressed unity in their resolve that Putin must not win.
“We owe it to the memory of all those who fought for freedom in the Second World War, to continue fighting for it today, for the people of Ukraine, Europe and the global community,” they said. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/live-updates-japan-joins-g-7-effort-to-quit-russian-oil/ | 2022-05-09T07:18:14Z |
TAMPA, Fla., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Physician Partners, LLC, a leading value-based primary care physician group and managed service organization, today announced the appointment of entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Archipelago Companies, Jim Harris, to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Harris brings to the Board a wealth of financial growth experience with a demonstrated track record of long-term success and development in the global consumer products industry. He formed Archipelago Companies, which owns OluKai, Melin Headwear, and Roark, and developed it from infancy and fostered the company through significant growth.
"Jim's business and investment track record speaks for itself," said Sidd Pagidipati, Board Chairman. "We're excited to have him join our Board that's rapidly expanding with various industry backgrounds following our private equity funding by Kinderhook Industries. He helps to bring a fresh perspective, and his deep experience in consumer-centric businesses will be invaluable to Physician Partners as we continue to grow our organization and pursue our mission to provide 5-star health care through an unparalleled customer experience for our patients and customers."
Mr. Harris is the former president and partner of Huneeus Vintners, a luxury wine holding company based in Rutherford, CA, which produces some of the most esteemed wines in the world. Prior to that, Harris served as chief executive officer of artisan chocolate manufacturer SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker. He began his career as a private equity investor at Kohlberg & Company and Trivest, Inc. As an experienced advisor and investor, Mr. Harris has served on the boards of fast-growing, innovative businesses, such as Blue Bottle Coffee Company, Winebow Inc, Southern Tide, and Jaanuu and is currently an active growth investor and member of the board of directors of several successful businesses.
Mr. Harris received a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University, with concentrations in Finance and Management, and a certificate in international finance from Oxford University.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, Physician Partners is one of the leading national primary care platforms enabling payors and providers to transition to value-based care. Driven by its mission to transform sick care to Better health care, Physician Partners delivers 5-Star health care to more than 140,000 lives across eight states for Medicare Advantage, Medicare ACOs, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance.
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FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON APPOINTED INTERNATIONAL ADVISOR
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Japan Art Association announced the recipients of the 33rd PRAEMIUM IMPERIALE, the world's most prestigious art prize. Recognized for their outstanding individual achievements, impact on the arts internationally, and role in enriching the global community, the 2022 recipients are:
Painting Giulio Paolini (Italy)
Sculpture Ai Weiwei (China)
Architecture Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa/SANAA (Japan)
Music Krystian Zimerman (Poland/Switzerland)
Theatre/Film Wim Wenders (Germany)
Each recipient will be greeted by Prince Hitachi, honorary patron of the Japan Art Association, in an awards ceremony on October 19, 2022.
The Japan Art Association also announces the appointment of former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as International Advisor to the Praemium Imperiale; she will preside over the U.S. Nomination Committee.
Like the Nobel Prize, the Praemium Imperiale has become a powerful voice for the importance of the arts, recognizing outstanding achievement worldwide.
For bios and images of the 2022 Praemium Imperiale laureates, please click here (Note, site is password protected. Contact listed below for site password.)
The Praemium Imperiale also recognizes a group or institution that encourages the involvement of young people in the arts with its Grant for Young Artists.
The 2022 Grant for Young Artists is awarded to the Kronberg Academy Foundation (Germany).
PRAEMIUM IMPERIALE NOMINATING COMMITTEES
Award recipients are selected based on the recommendations of committees led by international advisors of prominent statesmen and business leaders.
Current advisors include: Lamberto Dini (former Prime Minister of Italy), Christopher Patten (Chancellor of the University of Oxford), Klaus-Dieter Lehmann (former President of the Goethe-Institut), Jean-Pierre Raffarin (former Prime Minister of France) and Hillary Clinton (former US Secretary of State).
AMONG PAST LAUREATES
The 2022 laureates join a roster of 168 world renowned artists who previously won the Award. Find a full list of previous winners here.
ABOUT THE JAPAN ART ASSOCIATION
Established in 1887, The Japan Art Association is the oldest cultural foundation in Japan. For further information, visit the Association's website.
ABOUT THE PRAEMIUM IMPERIALE
The Praemium Imperiale was established in 1988 to commemorate the centennial of the Japan Art Association. For more information about the Praemium Imperiale, visit their website.
CONTACT: Erica Bates erica@gzandassociates.com 917-559-4984
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings.
Shareholders who purchased shares of BKKT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/bakkt-holdings-inc-f-k-a-vpc-impact-acquisition-holdings-loss-submission-form/?id=27902&from=4
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Bakkt securities between March 31, 2021 and November 19, 2021, both dates inclusive; and/or (b) Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC completed on or about October 15, 2021.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had defective financial controls; (ii) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (v) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (vi) as a result, the documents issued in connection with the business combination and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
DEADLINE: June 20, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/bakkt-holdings-inc-f-k-a-vpc-impact-acquisition-holdings-loss-submission-form/?id=27902&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of BKKT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 20, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
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New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Zai Lab Limited ("Zai Lab" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ZLAB). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Zai Lab and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 9, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") published a notification identifying Zai Lab, among other companies, as in potential violation of the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which allows the SEC to delist companies and ban a company's shares from being traded if the company fails to allow U.S. regulators to review their company audits for three straight years. Zai Lab and the other companies named in the SEC notification have until March 29, 2022 to challenge the charges against them.
On this news, Zai Lab's stock price fell $6.74 per share, or 18.34%, to close at $30.02 per share on March 10, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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(NEXSTAR) – Jim Carrey is “probably” retiring from acting, he casually announced this week.
In an interview with Access Hollywood, Carrey told correspondent Kit Hoover he would likely be taking an indefinite break from showbiz after “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.”
His remarks came after Hoover, who recently interviewed Dolly Parton, claimed that Parton wanted Carrey to portray Porter Wagoner in a biopic based on her life.
“Well, I’m retiring,” he told Hoover. “Yeah, probably.”
When Hoover asked if he was being serious, Carrey indeed said he was.
“I’m being fairly serious,” he remarked.
Carrey, 60, didn’t rule out a return to acting altogether, saying he might be swayed by the right script.
“It depends,” he said. “It depends if the angels bring some sort of, you know, script that’s written in gold ink, that says to me that it’s going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road. But I’m taking a break,” he said.
“I really like my quiet life, and I really love putting paint on canvas. And I really love my spiritual life. And I feel like — and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists — I have enough. I’ve done enough. I am enough.”
Carrey, however, said that if Dolly Parton were to approach him about a project, he would “always” be open to talk.
“Dolly is just, to me, an otherworldly talent,” he said.
Carrey’s comments came just days after giving an interview on “CBS Mornings” in which he claimed he was sickened by the standing ovation that Will Smith received upon winning his Oscar, despite Smith slapping presenter Chris Rock a short while before.
“I felt like Hollywood is just spineless, en masse,” he told interviewer Gayle King. “It really felt like this is a really clear indication that we’re not the cool club anymore.”
In Thursday’s interview with Access Hollywood, Carrey said he planned to continue producing artwork and discussed his upcoming website “Magic Hour,” where he planned to present “kooky art that is a mix of painting and spoken word.” He also discussed spending time with his grandson.
“I’m going to continue to be in the world, no matter what,” he said. “And we have more of an effect on the world than we know. We don’t have to be multi-hyphenates to affect the world.”
Carrey is next appearing in “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.” He was also part of a memorial for late comedian Bob Saget in January, which is being turned into a Netflix special. | https://cw33.com/news/jim-carrey-probably-retiring-from-acting-ive-done-enough/ | 2022-04-02T02:42:27Z |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH) ("Evolent"), a health care company that delivers proven clinical solutions to payers and providers, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Seth Blackley and Vice President, Investor Relations Seth Frank will conduct investor meetings and host a presentation at the Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference at The Intercontinental Boston Hotel, Boston, Mass., on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
A live audio-only webcast and replay for this event will be available on the Investor Relations section of Evolent's website at http://ir.evolenthealth.com/.
About Evolent Health
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Among the sites of the former Soviet Union’s “frozen conflicts,” a long and narrow strip of land in Moldova has been the most stable for three decades. Trans-Dniester hasn’t seen fighting since the end of a separatist war in 1992.
But explosions in the past two days have raised concerns that Russia’s war in Ukraine could extend there. About 1,500 Russian troops already are stationed in Trans-Dniester. Another outbreak of hostilities would pose a severe challenge to Moldova, one of Europe’s poorest countries.
WHAT IS TRANS-DNIESTER?
Trans-Dniester extends some 400 kilometers (249 miles) between the eastern bank of the Dniester River in Moldova and the country’s border with Ukraine. Most of the breakaway region’s population of 470,000 speaks Russian, although residents identify themselves as ethnically Moldovan, Ukrainian or Russian.
Moves to make Moldovan Moldova’s official language in 1989, when it still was part of the Soviet Union, alarmed people in Trans-Dniester. The region declared independence in 1990 and clashes broke out. Fighting intensified in March 1992 and lasted until a July cease-fire; more than 700 people are estimated to have died in the conflict.
As part of the cease-fire agreement, a contingent of Russian troops stayed in Trans-Dniester as nominal peacekeepers. Since then, the region has insisted it is not part of Moldova, which declared independence in 1991.
Trans-Dniester has retained many Soviet ways and iconography, including using the hammer-and-sickle image on its flag. But it has remained generally peaceful, and some tourists come to relish the anachronisms.
WHAT HAPPENED THERE THIS WEEK?
Explosions rocked the headquarters of the region’s state security ministry on Monday. The building reportedly was empty due to the Orthodox Easter holiday, and no casualties were reported. Officials said the attack was committed with rocket-propelled grenades. Local media showed what appeared to be firing tubes lying on a street.
On Tuesday morning, a pair of explosions at a broadcasting facility knocked two powerful antennas out of service. No claims of responsibility for the attacks have been made.
Trans-Dniester’s president, Vadim Krasnoselsky, called Tuesday for imposing anti-terrorist security measures at a “red level” for 15 days, including setting up blockposts at the entrances to cities.
The United States has warned amid the war in Ukraine that Russia could launch “false-flag” attacks in nearby nations as a pretext for sending in troops.
DOES RUSSIA HAVE AMBITIONS IN THE REGION?
Russia does not recognize Trans-Dniester as independent, as it does with other breakaway areas, such as South Ossetia, Abkhazia and the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
It recognition of those areas came either after Russia and Georgia fought a 2008 war or as justification for Moscow’s February invasion of Ukraine. An outburst of fighting in Trans-Dniester could change the Kremlin’s political calculus; Russia’s security policy states it has the right to protect ethnic Russian populations throughout the world.
A senior Russian military official, Rustam Minnekayev, said last week that Russian forces were aiming to take full control of southern Ukraine, saying such a move would also open a land corridor between Russia and Trans-Dniester.
Achieving that military objective would require significant battles to capture Ukraine’s Black Sea coast, including the major port city of Odesa. Russian soldiers would surely encounter enormous resistance.
“Russia has problems in logistics. If they begin a military operation in Trans-Dniester, to create a corridor to Trans-Dniester, they have to solve the problem of Odesa,” Moldovan analyst Anatol Taranu, a former ambassador to Russia, told The Associated Press.
The Russian contingent in Trans-Dniester is focused on guarding ammunition and warehouses, and its fitness for combat is uncertain. Trans-Dniester also has about 10,000 of its own soldiers.
Moldova is constitutionally neutral, so Russia could not cite the country seeking to join NATO to justify an invasion, as Russian President Vladimir Putin did with Ukraine. But expanding to Moldova would give Russia a presence next to NATO member Romania.
Taranu said that from a strategic point of view, taking Trans-Dniester does not seem sensible.
“But there is a political logic,” he said, considering Russia’s failure to take control of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and the intense resistance put up by Ukrainian forces.
Putin “has to tell the public some success story,” Taranu said, noting that the Russian leader may want to claim some achievement on Victory Day, the May 9 observance that is Russia’s major secular holiday.
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Home Instead research finds 62% of panini generation caregivers feel they have to choose between being a good parent or being a good daughter or son
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Use of the term "panini generation" is on the rise, illustrating the increased pressure sandwich generation caregivers are facing in caring for their aging parents while raising children. Balancing these responsibilities through a pandemic, economic uncertainty, and other increasing external pressures, 62% of panini generation caregivers feel they have to choose between being a good parent or being a good daughter or son, according to a recent survey by Home Instead, Inc. And the majority (59%) don't know where to turn for support.
With older adults living longer and families waiting until later in life to have children than previous generations, it is becoming more common for Americans to manage both ends of the caregiving spectrum. According to Pew Research, more than one in 10 U.S. parents with children under the age of 18 are also caring for an aging adult. The National Alliance for Caregiving estimates this to be at least 11 million Americans.
"Much like raising children, being part of your parents' aging journey is a deeply meaningful experience," said Jisella Dolan, global chief advocacy officer for Home Instead and panini generation caregiver. "But with conflicting priorities, the intensity of parenting and daughtering at the same time can be overwhelming."
According to a recent survey from Home Instead, Inc., the majority of those in the panini generation (59%) don't know where to turn or how to ask for help when it comes to relief from their caregiving duties. The Home Instead survey reveals the impact these pressures are having on family caregivers.
- Nearly half (45%) of panini generation caregivers have cut expenses or shifted budgets in order to meet responsibilities as a caregiver for parent(s) and/or in-law(s).
- Almost one in four of all respondents (23%) have quit a job that made it too hard to be a caregiver.
- Roughly half (48%) of those who work say their employer has warned them that their caregiving responsibilities are jeopardizing their employment.
- Many non-working caregivers left the workforce (60%), declined job offers (59%), and felt the quality of their life has suffered because of the time they invest in being a good caregiver (58%).
- When asked how the pandemic has impacted their ability to juggle caregiving responsibilities, nearly half (44%) of the panini generation say it has made it harder to handle. They are concerned about the impact of COVID on their aging parent/in-law (67%) and children (57%), finances (54%), their mental health (54%), and having child care challenges (41%).
"It's important for family caregivers to voice their needs, and it's equally important for loved ones, employers, and others in their circles to offer support," Dolan said.
Home Instead is working at the national level to advocate for solutions for aging adults and their families through initiatives such as Moving Health Home and the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council. Home Instead also offers practical information and resources for families and employers at www.HomeInstead.com/SandwichGen.
For those seeking hands-on assistance with aging loved ones, Home Instead offices can provide personalized care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of families and help alleviate pressure – allowing more room for other responsibilities, or simply time to rest. Professional caregivers help older adults age safely at home, assisting with daily activities such as personal care and housework, transportation, companionship, and more. For more information or to find care near you, visit www.HomeInstead.com/Locations.
"Family caregivers often feel guilty asking for help, but doing so makes us even better parents, daughters, and sons," Dolan said. "We need to seek support through respite care and family caregiving resources to ensure we're in a good place with our own wellness and best able to care for our loved ones."
Home Instead, Inc. and its parent company, Honor, are expanding the world's capacity to care. With the world's largest home care network and the most advanced care platform, Honor and Home Instead are revolutionizing care for older adults, their families, and Care Professionals. Home Instead, Inc. is the premier home care franchisor through its network of independently owned and operated Home Instead franchise businesses. Combined, the network has more than 100,000 Care Professionals across 13 countries, meeting the growing needs of millions of older adults and their families worldwide. For more information, visit joinhonor.com and homeinstead.com.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Yext, Inc. ("Yext" or the "Company") (NYSE: YEXT) and certain of its former officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-05127, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Yext securities between March 4, 2021 and March 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Yext securities during the Class Period, you have until August 16, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Yext organizes a business's facts to provide answers to consumer questions online. The Company operates Yext platform, a cloud-based platform that allows its customers to, among other things, provide answers to consumer questions, control facts about their businesses and the content of their landing pages, and manage their consumer reviews. Yext's website describes its service as "a modern, AI-powered Answers Platform that understands natural language so that when people ask questions about a business online they get direct answers—not links."
As COVID-19 resurged throughout 2021, Yext consistently assured investors that pandemic-related impacts on the Company's business were limited as the Company adapted to lockdowns and improved efficiencies in its sales and other operations.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, inter alia, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year ("FY") fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 8, 2022, Yext issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter ("Q4") and FY fiscal 2022 results. Among other items, Yext reported Q4 fiscal 2022 revenue of $100.9 million, falling short of consensus estimates by $140,000; first quarter ("Q1") fiscal 2023 revenue outlook of $96.3 million to $97.3 million, versus consensus estimates of $103.79 million; Q1 fiscal 2023 non-GAAP net loss per share outlook of $0.08 to $0.07, versus consensus estimates of $0.05; FY fiscal 2023 revenue outlook of $403.3 million to $407.3 million, versus consensus estimates of $444.71 million; and FY fiscal 2023 non-GAAP net loss per share outlook of $0.19 to $0.17, versus consensus estimates of $0.09. The Company further disclosed the departure of its CEO and CFO.
That same day, on a conference call to discuss Yext's Q4 and FY fiscal 2022 results, the Company's incoming CEO, Michael Walrath ("Walrath"), addressed the Company's disappointing financial results, revealing, inter alia, that "we have seen fragmentation in our interactions with customers and our ability to deliver premium service and support" and that, "[i]n hindsight, it is clear we were too focused on building sales capacity and not focused enough on other functions that drive productivity, particularly sales enablement, training, client success and services." Walrath also disclosed that "we saw a really significant disruption in our business" such as "in Q4, 50% -- over 50% of our in-person events were canceled because of the Omicron surges[,]" while opining that Yext could "[a]bsolutely" improve its "sales motion so that it's more efficient during disruptions like that[.]"
Following that call, a Truist Securities analyst lowered the firm's rating on Yext to hold from buy and slashed its price target to $6 from $17, noting, among other things, that key performing indicators showed an "unexpected slowdown" in Q4, guidance for fiscal 2023 shows no near-term turn around, and that "planned changes under new management (in go-to-market strategy, sales organization) carry execution risks and the timing for a meaningful and sustainable revival in growth is unclear[.]"
Following these disclosures, Yext's stock price fell $0.55 per share, or 9.29%, to close at $5.37 per share on March 9, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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China has begun sending its most advanced fighter aircraft, the J-20, to patrol the East and South China Seas, Chinese state media has reported.
Early versions of the J-20 stealth jet used Russian engines -- but have since been replaced with domestically-produced twin engines. The jets were first shown the public with the new Chinese engines last year at Airshow China.
The deployment is intended to "better safeguard China's airspace security and maritime interests" state-run tabloid Global Times reported on Wednesday, citing military experts.
Ren Yukun, a spokesperson for the J-20's state-run manufacturer, added that it was a "training routine" for the J-20 to begin conducting patrols now that it's equipped with Chinese engines, according to Global Times.
The announcement comes just weeks after United States Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, the commander of US Pacific Air Forces, said US F-35s and Chinese J-20s came into close proximity with each other over the East China Sea.
The East China Sea and South China Sea have both long been contested regions, with overlapping territorial claims by numerous countries.
China claims almost all of the vast South China Sea as its sovereign territory. It has been building up and militarizing its facilities there, turning islands into military bases and airstrips, and allegedly creating a maritime militia that could number in the hundreds of boats.
Meanwhile in the East China Sea, China claims sovereignty over the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands, also known as the Diaoyu Islands. In recent years, the US has reiterated its promise to defend the Japanese islands in the event of foreign aggression.
Experts say the deployment of the J-20s show two things: China's increased confidence in its military abilities, and its warning to other countries with a stake in the territorial dispute.
With reportedly some 200 J-20s in service, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) "now has in regular service a fleet of advanced stealth fighters as good as the Americans, who remain the benchmark," said Peter Layton, a visiting fellow at the Griffith Asia Institute in Australia. He added that China's message to the world is: "Any foreign military aircraft intruding into China's claimed airspace in the East and South China Sea may now be intercepted by J-20s."
While such a move would be politically fraught, the J-20's wide radius of action means it could patrol further out to sea, or stay longer in areas like the East China Sea, Layton said.
Small formations, such as a handful of jets, could also conduct occasional deep patrols into the South China Sea, land to refuel at one of China's island airbases, then return to the mainland. The PLAAF could even launch missions to overfly any US carrier battle groups that enter the South China Sea.
The transition from Russian to Chinese engines also shows China's growing independence in military manufacturing, Layton said. "It's not just that China does not need Russian help anymore, it is that Chinese-built aircraft are now superior to Russia."
The fact that the J-20s now have more reliable twin engines than the Russian ones makes these patrols "a much more plausible option," which could be why they hadn't been sent on patrol before, said Layton.
The J-20 has long been touted as China's answer to the American F-22 -- considered the world's premier stealth fighter jet -- and the F-35.
A 2017 report by the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the new Chinese engines would give the J-20 low supercruise ability, meaning they could fly at supersonic speeds for prolonged periods.
US officials have long said the J-20 can't stack up to US stealth fighters -- but Wilsbach, the US Pacific Air Forces commander, said last month that the J-20s made a strong impression when they encountered US F-35s over the East China Sea.
"We're relatively impressed with the command and control that was associated with the J-20s," Wilsbach said at a Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies conference.
The US observed "relatively professional flying" by the Chinese aviators, he said, but noted the US was unsure how China would employ the J-20s, whether in multi-mission roles like the F-35 or in an air superiority role like the F-22.
Layton said the US, Japan and other countries will be "keenly collecting electronic intelligence data" on any J-20s out on coastal patrols, hoping to gather more information on its stealth characteristics, as well as any radio and datalink transmissions.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A woman who reported she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker while serving as a legislative intern testified in the former lawmaker’s trial on Wednesday, haltingly describing the moments the assault began before abruptly leaving the witness stand.
“I can’t do this,” the woman said, quickly walking out of the courtroom.
The Associated Press generally does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted, and has referred to the woman in this case as “Jane Doe” at her request.
Doe was a 19-year-old intern when she told her supervisors that then-Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, a Republican from Lewiston, raped her at his Boise apartment after the two had dinner at a restaurant.
Von Ehlinger, 38, has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of rape and sexual penetration with a foreign object, and maintains the two had consensual sex. He resigned from the House of Representatives last year after a legislative ethics committee recommended he be banned from the Statehouse.
During testimony Wednesday afternoon, Ada County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Katelyn Farley asked Doe to describe an article of clothing worn by von Ehlinger that day, presumably to identify him to the jury.
“Blazer,” Doe said, taking long looks around the room. When Farley asked her to describe the color of von Ehlinger’s tie, Doe answered, “I can’t.”
Most of Doe’s answers were often one or two words long, and she frequently looked toward the jury or the exit door in the back of the courtroom. At other times her gaze landed on the defense table where von Ehlinger sat with his defense attorney, Jon Cox.
Behind the attorneys, the gallery of the courtroom was full. Journalists, representatives from victim services and other onlookers sat side-by-side. One of the benches was reserved for a woman with a service dog — the animals are sometimes used to provide a supportive presence for witnesses who are asked to give difficult testimony.
Doe’s voice was quiet, and Cox repeatedly interrupted her answers to say that he couldn’t hear her. That prompted the judge to repeatedly ask Doe to scoot closer to the microphone, and lean in.
“I need you to look at me,” Farley told Doe, again.
“I can’t,” she responded, looking again toward the rear exit door.
In response to Farley’s questions, Doe said she ate at a restaurant with von Ehlinger and that afterward he drove her to his apartment in his car. Inside, she sat down and had cookies. “Oreos,” she said.
Then, she said, von Ehlinger picked her up and carried her into his bedroom.
“He laid me down … he removed his clothes … he climbed on top of me … in just his boxers. White T-shirt,” Doe said. “He tried to put his fingers between my legs and I closed my knees.”
At that, she stood up.
“I can’t do this anymore,” she said, fleeing the courtroom.
The judge gave the prosecuting attorneys 10 minutes to find her and see if she would return. When she did not, Reardon told the jurors they had to “strike (Doe’s testimony) from your minds as if it never happened,” because the defense could not cross-examine her.
It was the second day of the trial. On Tuesday, jurors heard from police detectives and the nurse who completed a rape examination on Doe roughly 48 hours after she said the assault occurred. The nurse testified that Doe told her that she tried to stop von Ehlinger’s sexual advances by saying she hadn’t shaved, that she wasn’t on birth control and that she was menstruating. Doe also told her that von Ehlinger had placed the handgun he always carried on a dresser near the bed, and that he pinned Doe during the assault by climbing on top of her and kneeling on her upper arms.
The detectives and nurse also told jurors that Doe reported she told von Ehlinger “no” during the assault and said he was hurting her. The nurse said Doe reported arm pain during the exam, and that she had a swollen “goose egg” on the back of her head that she said happened when she tried to jerk her head away from von Ehlinger’s crotch, hitting the wall or a headboard.
Jurors also heard from forensic scientists who said that DNA from bodily fluids collected during Doe’s rape exam matched von Ehlinger.
After Doe left the courtroom, the prosecutor called Laura King, an associate criminal justice professor from Boise State University who is an expert in sexual violence victimization.
King told jurors that victims of a sexual assault often fight, flee or freeze during the assault, and that the hormones that trigger those responses can also cause a person to experience temporary paralysis or dissociation, a mental state where they feel disconnected from reality.
Those same physiological responses including dissociation can also happen when sexual assault survivors describe the assault, King said. Such behavior may seem strange, but it is a natural reaction to an assault, she said.
Cox asked King whether she knew anything about von Ehlinger’s case. King said she did not.
“You talk specifically about these conditions — fight, flight, freeze, dissociative events, tonic immobility — but you have no idea because you don’t have any information about this case specifically, right?” Cox asked King.
King agreed, saying she was talking generally about the research on sexual assault victims.
After King’s testimony, Farley said the prosecution’s case was over.
Cox said he would let the judge know on Thursday morning if von Ehlinger will testify in his own defense.
If convicted, von Ehlinger could face a maximum penalty of life in prison on each charge.
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Barbershop owner says angry customer shot him over haircut
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) – A barbershop owner is recovering after he says an angry customer shot him last week.
Dráque Murff, the owner of Dráque’s Barbershop in Kansas City, told KCTV the customer came into his shop last week and asked for a discounted haircut. One of the barbers at the shop agreed. But Murff said that after the trim, the man complained about it.
“It wasn’t even a bad cut,” Murff said. “[The barber] did a really good job with it. The man just wanted it for free.”
The next day the man returned, looking for the barber. When Murff told him the barber wasn’t there, the man became agitated. Murff said the customer then pulled out a gun.
“I started running,” Murff said. “But then, I got shot in the back.”
Murff said he kept running, but he fell when he tried to jump over a fence. He said the man stood over him with the gun.
“It was a terrible situation, lying there with a gun to my head,” Murff said. “I said one more prayer. He pulled the trigger and I just heard a click.”
He heard several more clicks as a stranger came to help.
“I looked up and saw some big dude,” he said. “He was trying to get the gun away and I went over and started hitting him.”
He said the other barbers had caught up by then and joined in to help. Lalo, a barber who has a chair in Dráque’s, said they eventually got the gun away from the shooter.
“We did what we had to do,” Lalo said.
Murff was taken to the hospital, where he found out the bullet had passed through his side and barely missed his spine.
Police identified the shooter as 33-year-old Vernie Dickens. He was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Detention Center.
KCTV has covered events at the barbershop in the past, including charity toy drives for families and free haircuts for kids. Murff said he thinks of his business as a source of community support. After the shooting, he decided to start a GoFundMe page to help kickstart a nonprofit for violence awareness and prevention.
“I just want to turn tragedy into triumph,” Murff said.
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TigerConnect makes first appearance on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 3297 with three-year revenue growth of 160 percent.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TigerConnect, maker of healthcare's most powerful clinical collaboration platform, today announced that it has been named to the annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. This prestigious honor follows a period of 3-year revenue growth, a strategic investment from Vista Equity Partners, and appointment of a new president in the first half of 2022.
"We are thrilled to be recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America," said Brad Brooks, co-founder and CEO of TigerConnect. "This honor is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. As we continue to scale our business and expand our reach, we remain focused on our mission of providing best-in-class healthcare communication solutions that radically improve the way care is delivered."
TigerConnect has helped thousands of health systems of all sizes increase care team collaboration and expedite decision-making while improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. The company continues to deliver innovation across the TigerConnect portfolio — which includes cloud-based clinical communications, physician scheduling, and patient engagement, while modernizing its nurse alarm management and event notification solution — to further enable providers to deliver better, safer patient care.
"TigerConnect's inclusion on the Inc 5000 list is further evidence of the growing demand for our communication platform in the healthcare industry," said Melissa Bell, president of TigerConnect. "We look forward to continued success as we help our customers deliver better care to their patients."
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. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
TigerConnect transforms healthcare with the industry's most widely adopted clinical collaboration platform – uniquely modernizing how doctors, nurses, care teams, patients, and data connect. With solutions spanning care communication, patient engagement, scheduling, alarm notifications, nurse call, and more, TigerConnect accelerates productivity, reduces costs, and improves patient outcomes, safely and securely. Trusted by more than 7,000 healthcare organizations for user-friendly yet enterprise-ready solutions, TigerConnect delivers 99.99% verifiable uptime for more than 10 million messages each day. To learn more about TigerConnect, visit www.tigerconnect.com.
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Off-duty officer charged with assault at abortion protest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island police officer accused of punching a woman at an abortion protest while he was off-duty has now been charged in connection with Friday’s demonstration at the State House.
In a Saturday evening news release, state police said Providence patrolman Jeann Lugo, 35, was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct.
Jennifer Rourke, the chair of the progressive Rhode Island Political Cooperative seeking the Democratic nomination for a state Senate seat, said she had been punched in the face at least twice by Lugo, who — at the time — was running for the GOP nomination for the same seat. Providence police said earlier Saturday that Lugo had been suspended from his job with pay pending an investigation, and Lugo subsequently ended his campaign.
Friday’s protest outside the Rhode Island State House in Providence was in response to the decision released the same day by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. Video of the event posted online shows a physical altercation at the protest right before a woman appearing to be Rourke is seen being hit. The video does not show what happened between Lugo and Rourke beforehand.
In a call with The Associated Press on Saturday, Rourke said that as she was attempting to escort a counterprotester who had agreed to leave off the premises, another physical altercation broke out during which she was punched in the face multiple times. She confirmed she pressed charges against Lugo.
State police say Lugo turned himself in Saturday, was arraigned before a justice of the peace and then released. He’s due in court again on July 8. Lugo didn’t respond to requests for comment on Saturday and Sunday, but told the Boston Globe before charges were announced that he “stepped in to protect someone that a group of agitators was attacking.”
Lugo had also told the Providence Journal he was “not going to deny” the punching allegation, but added that “everything happened very fast.”
Rourke told the AP she had never interacted with Lugo before and did not know he would be at the protest.
“I’m disappointed he chose to use violence in this way. As a police officer, he’s trained to deescalate. He did not do what he was trained to do,” she said.
Rourke sought medical care and received a CT scan on Saturday afternoon. She said she was doing OK but was experiencing a lot of tenderness in her face and ringing in her ears.
Two other people were also charged following the Friday event that briefly turned violent. Messages sent to them via social media on Sunday were not immediately answered.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) (Nasdaq: NVVE), a green energy technology company that provides a globally-available, commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology platform that enables electric vehicle (EV) batteries to store and resell unused energy back to the local electric grid and provides other grid services, today provided a second quarter 2022 update.
Second Quarter Highlights
- Established official partnership with Switch to integrate Nuvve's vehicle-to-grid (V2G) GIVe™ platform with Switch's charging management platform for operations and maintenance; Nuvve also made a strategic investment into Switch
- Announced commercial agreements with Power Electronics and Cenntro to expand Nuvve's high powered charger line-up and expand Nuvve's U.S. commercial fleet reach, respectively
- Nuvve selected as collaboration partner through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the country's commercialization of vehicle-to-grid; in addition, the EPA began grant application acceptances to begin replacing the nation's fleet of school buses with clean, zero-emission buses
- Along with local strategic partners, Nuvve received approval from the Japanese transmission system operator (TSO) to participate in the energy market to provide ancillary power and stabilizing services to the grid
- Megawatts under management increased 10% during the quarter, totaling 16.1 megawatts as of June 30, 2022
- Cash and cash equivalents of $14.9 million, as of June 30, 2022
Management Discussion
Gregory Poilasne, chairman and chief executive officer of Nuvve, said, "In the second quarter, Nuvve continued to expand its network of commercial, operational and technology partners as it scales up its V2G platform. Further, Nuvve's formal announcement of an investment into Switch EV not only expands the company's platform into additional chargers, but also demonstrates its willingness to deploy capital in order to further build out its competitive edge in V2G. These positive developments for the company came against a backdrop that saw strong secular tailwinds for V2G, including at the federal government level. This was evidenced by Nuvve's entry into an MOU with the U.S. DOE to explore ways to further drive V2G adoption, and the disbursement of $500 million by the EPA in grant funding to be made available for electric school buses and associated infrastructure, with Nuvve expected to be a notable beneficiary as grant applications are awarded later this year. We look forward to continued momentum in the second half of the year, which has started out strong as we grow our utility and energy partnerships with SDG&E and Vistra, both of which serve to help unlock the full potential of V2G."
2022 Second Quarter Financial Review
Total revenue was $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $0.3 million, or 32.6%. The increase is attributed to $0.3 million increase in products and services revenue. Products and services revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 consisted of sales DC and AC Chargers sales of approximately $1.0 million, grid services revenue of $0.05 million, and engineering services of $0.03 million.
Cost of products and services revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022, increased by $0.7 million to $1.0 million, and margin decreased to 3.1% from 52.7% compared to the same prior year period. This was mostly due to the impact of a higher mix of hardware charging stations sales and a lower mix of engineering services in the current quarter.
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of selling, marketing, advertising, payroll, administrative, finance, and professional expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $8.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $2.9 million, or 54.4%. The increase during the three months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to increases in compensation expenses of $0.7 million, including share-based compensation, $0.4 million of travel expenses related to conferences and partnership meetings, $0.4 million of professional fees related to internal operational reviews, and $1.7 million of governance and other public company costs. Expenses resulting from the consolidation of Levo's activities during the quarter, contributed $0.7 million to the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Research and development expenses increased by $0.5 million, or 28.5%, from $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in compensation expenses and subcontractor expenses used to advance Nuvve's platform functionality and integration with more vehicles.
Other income (expense) consists primarily of interest expense, impairment of deferred finance costs, change in fair value of private warrants liability and derivative liability, and other income (expense). Other income (expense) increased by $43.5 million of expense, from $0.15 million of other income for the three months ended June 30, 2021, to $43.3 million in other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in other expense during the three months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to the write-off of deferred finance costs, and change in fair values of the private warrants liability and derivative liability. The impairment charge was driven by a write-off of deferred financing costs associated with the carrying value of warrants and stock options granted to Stonepeak and Evolve in May 2021 in return for their capital commitment to fund up to $750 million in V2Genabled EV fleet deployments of school buses through Levo. We impaired the deferred financing costs during the six months ended June 30, 2022 primarily because we have not entered into fleet as a service customer contracts requiring preferred capital commitments from Stonepeak and Levo in excess of $43.6 million within one year of the deferred financing costs being capitalized. The impairment charge is non-cash and does not impact the existing capital commitment we have from Stonepeak and Evolve or the pursuit of customer deployments funded by this capital commitment.
Net loss includes the net loss attributable to Stonepeak and Evolve, the holders of non-controlling interests in Levo, on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Net loss increased by $47.2 million, or 762.3%, from $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, to $53.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in net loss was primarily due to increase in operating expenses of $4.0 million and increase in other expense of $43.5 million for the aforementioned reasons.
Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest was $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Net loss is allocated to non-controlling interests in proportion to the relative ownership interests of the holders of non-controlling interests in Levo, an entity formed by us with Stonepeak and Evolve. We own 51% of Levo's common units and Stonepeak and Evolve own 49% of Levo's common units. We have determined that Levo is a variable interest entities in which we are the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, we consolidate Levo and record a non-controlling interest for the share of the Levo owned by Stonepeak and Evolve during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Conference Call Details
The Company will hold a conference call to review its financial results for the second quarter of 2022, along with other company developments, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM PT) today Thursday, August 11, 2022.
To participate, please register for and listen via a live webcast, which is available in the 'Events' section of Nuvve's investor relations website at https://investors.nuvve.com/. In addition, a replay of the call will be made available for future access.
About Nuvve Holding Corp.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) has developed a proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, including its Grid Integrated Vehicle ("GIVe™") cloud-based software platform, that enables it to link multiple electric vehicle ("EV") batteries into a virtual power plant to provide bi-directional energy to the electrical grid in a qualified and secure manner. Combining the world's most advanced V2G technology and an ecosystem of electrification partners, Nuvve dynamically manages power among electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the grid to deliver new value to EV owners, accelerate the adoption of EVs, and support the world's transition to clean energy. With products designed to transform EVs into mobile energy storage assets and networking battery capacity to support shifting energy needs, Nuvve is working toward making the grid more resilient, enhancing sustainable transportation, and supporting energy equity in an electrified world. Since its founding in 2010, Nuvve has successfully deployed V2G on five continents and offers turnkey electrification solutions for fleets of all types. Nuvve is headquartered in San Diego, California, and can be found online at nuvve.com.
Nuvve and associated logos are among the trademarks of Nuvve and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Forward Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding Nuvve and Nuvve's strategy, future operations, estimated and projected financial performance, prospects, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words "could," "should," "will," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Nuvve disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Nuvve cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Nuvve. In addition, Nuvve cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to the following factors: (i) risks related to the rollout of Nuvve's business and the timing of expected business milestones; (ii) Nuvve's dependence on widespread acceptance and adoption of electric vehicles and increased installation of charging stations; (iii) Nuvve's ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (iv) Nuvve's current dependence on sales of charging stations for most of its revenues; (v) overall demand for electric vehicle charging and the potential for reduced demand if governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives are reduced, modified or eliminated or governmental mandates to increase the use of electric vehicles or decrease the use of vehicles powered by fossil fuels, either directly or indirectly through mandated limits on carbon emissions, are reduced, modified or eliminated; (vi) potential adverse effects on Nuvve's backlog, revenue and gross margins if customers increasingly claim clean energy credits and, as a result, they are no longer available to be claimed by Nuvve; (vii) the effects of competition on Nuvve's future business; (viii) risks related to Nuvve's dependence on its intellectual property and the risk that Nuvve's technology could have undetected defects or errors; (ix) the risk that we conduct a portion of our operations through a joint venture exposes us to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control; (x) that our joint venture with Levo Mobility LLC may fail to generate the expected financial results, and the return may be insufficient to justify our investment of effort and/or funds; (xi) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xii) the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect directly on Nuvve and the economy generally; (xiii) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to our joint ventures; (xiv) risks relating to privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; (xv) the possibility that Nuvve may be adversely affected by 3 other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including increased inflation and interest rates, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine; (xvi) risks related to the benefits expected from the $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 3684); (xvii) the risk that the Company will not be able to reach definitive agreements parties after an MOU has been signed; and (xviii) supply chain disruptions. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Nuvve with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 31, 2022, and in the other reports that Nuvve has, and will file from time to time with the SEC. Nuvve's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Use of Projections
This press release contains projected financial information with respect to Nuvve. Such projected financial information constitutes forward-looking information, and is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as necessarily being indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying such financial forecast information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic, competitive and other risks and uncertainties. See "Forward-Looking Statements" above. Actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated by the financial forecast information contained in this press release, and the inclusion of such information in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results reflected in such forecasts will be achieved.
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The salary question during an interview can be a prickly subject for some job seekers. If you get clammy hands when asked about compensation, keep this in mind: Job candidates have more bargaining power now due to rising inflation and the nationwide labor shortage. Plus, experts say there are almost two jobs available for every job seeker -- so, the odds are in your favor.
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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1. Primaries
Primary elections are being held in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia and Texas today. Many eyes are on Georgia, where former Vice President Mike Pence has been rallying support for Gov. Brian Kemp, the Republican incumbent. Pence appeared at an event for Kemp yesterday -- and it was widely seen as an implicit rebuke of former President Donald Trump, who has endorsed Kemp's primary opponent, former GOP Sen. David Perdue. On the Democratic side, Stacey Abrams is running unopposed, setting up a potential rematch with Kemp following a previous loss to him in 2018. However, since her defeat, Abrams has soared to national prominence and is no longer an underdog with little following outside of Georgia. This comes as early voting has surged to record levels in the Georgia primary, with more than 800,000 ballots cast ahead of today's contests.
2. Ukraine
President Joe Biden today met with the other leaders of the "Quad" nations -- Japan, India and Australia -- at an in-person summit in Tokyo to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and other pressing issues. The leaders talked about their responses to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and reiterated their "strong resolve to maintain the peace and stability in the region," according to a joint statement. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials reported Russian aerial strikes in east-central Ukraine and heavy fighting in the eastern Donetsk region, where Russian forces are trying to advance. New satellite images also appear to show Russian ships loading up with what is believed to be stolen Ukrainian grain. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of "gradually stealing" Ukrainian food products and trying to sell them.
3. Coronavirus
Three child-size doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be safe and showed a strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, the companies announced yesterday. Midtrial results found vaccine efficacy of 80.3% against symptomatic Covid-19 in this young age group. The vaccine makers said they will finish submitting the trial data to the FDA this week. Moderna submitted its vaccine data for children 6 months through 5 years of age to the FDA late last month. The FDA said yesterday that its vaccine committee will similarly convene in June to discuss Moderna's emergency Covid-19 vaccine request.
4. Monkeypox
In response to a global outbreak of monkeypox cases, the US is working to release a vaccine from the nation's Strategic National Stockpile to combat the rare virus. There is one confirmed case of monkeypox and four suspected cases in the US, the CDC said. The confirmed case is in a man in Massachusetts, and the four other suspected cases are in men in New York, Florida and Utah. While anyone can get or spread monkeypox, a "notable fraction of cases" in the latest global outbreak are happening among gay and bisexual men, the CDC said yesterday. As a result, the CDC decided to hold a news conference about the outbreak now because LGBTQ Pride month usually kicks off around Memorial Day weekend, and officials wanted to make sure the community was aware of the situation.
5. California drought
Californians could face mandatory statewide water restrictions this summer unless residents and businesses scale back on their water use, Gov. Gavin Newsom said. California is stretching into its third year of drought and the state's reservoirs are dropping to critically low levels. In July 2021, Newsom announced a drought emergency, calling on residents and businesses to voluntarily cut their water usage by 15%. Yet in March, not only had the target not been met, but urban water usage rose by 19% from March 2020, according to the State Water Resources Control Board. Scientists found earlier this year that the West's current megadrought is the worst in 1,200 years, and the climate crisis has made it 72% worse.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
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TODAY'S NUMBER
1
That's the number of games New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson was suspended for after making "inappropriate comments" directed toward a Black player, a spokesman for Major League Baseball said. Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, who is Black, told reporters Saturday that Donaldson, who is White, called him "Jackie" (Robinson) in a disrespectful way multiple times during the game. "He was trying to call me Jackie Robinson, like 'What's up, Jackie?'" Anderson said. In a locker room interview, Donaldson admitted he called Anderson "Jackie" during the game, but denied any racist intentions.
TODAY'S QUOTE
"We're navigating a dark hour in our shared history."
-- President Joe Biden, referencing the war in Ukraine during opening remarks at the Quad Summit with leaders of Australia, India and Japan. Biden underscored the grave consequences of a war that continues to grind forward, despite withering sanctions from a mostly-united West. He described the conflict as "a global issue" and said the US and its partners will continue to "lead a global response."
TODAY'S WEATHER
AND FINALLY
Parrot annoys cat
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An airplane unexpectedly landed on the interstate in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Texas (KXII) -When you arrive at work the last thing you expect to see is an aircraft parked in your work parking lot.
Well that’s what happened to one of Rumpy’s employees.
Glenda Jackson, Rumpy’s cashier said it’s, “not something you see everyday.”
According to DPS, Wednesday night a small single engine aircraft owned by the US Aviation Academy, located in Denton, landed on the southbound lanes of I-35 in Gainesville.
“They said they had an emergency landing last night on the interstate,” said Jackson.
DPS says the pilot, Charles Gray, was having mechanical issues.
“And they couldn’t leave [it on the highway], so the police had pulled it up in our parking lot, because we have a big parking lot,” Jackson added.
Once Jackson knew there were no injuries, she decided to have a little fun with their temporary visitor.
“I was all excited so I came back in and got my camera and I started taking pictures and I told everybody I flew in because I was running late,” Jackson said.
Once daylight broke, the plane was removed from the Rumpy’s parking lot.
“They were going to send a technician out to work on it and take the wings off so they came out and worked on it and then they finally loaded it up and drove off with it,” said Jackson.
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Mercury insurance protects policyholders and keeps rates low by being one step ahead of fraudsters
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fraudulent crimes against insurance companies may seem victimless, as the ones being scammed are large organizations with seemingly a lot of money behind them. However, it really is the public that is being taken advantage of in these situations.
"People might think that unless their personal information has been stolen and used for illegal activity, someone trying to scam an insurance company doesn't directly affect them," said Pete Galassi, Mercury Insurance Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Manager. "That couldn't be further from the truth. Fraudulent insurance claims cost policyholders $700 more each year. Mercury's SIU team is always on the lookout for criminals trying to scam their way into our wallets by filing phony claims. Being one step ahead of criminals is what helps Mercury keep policyholder premiums some of the lowest in the industry."
The following are examples in which Mercury has thwarted fraudsters looking for a big payday:
Claim #1: Repeat Offender
A loss was reported when an insured's vehicle made a left turn and struck the claimant's vehicle which caused it to collide into another vehicle. The claimant was to have been in that second vehicle and sought representation with an attorney in pursuit of a bodily injury claim.
A Mercury branch supervisor noted the time and date stamp on the x-ray films submitted on behalf of the claimant were taken prior to the time of loss. There was a match in the system reflecting a prior motorcycle collision and the same attorney as the present claim represented the claimant in a prior matter. By obtaining the claimant's in-person recorded interview and visiting the medical clinic from which the records were to have been generated, the investigator confirmed that the x-ray reports were forged. The investigator met with the insured's attorney who, without being presented with full evidence, elected to withdraw from the case.
The Los Angeles District attorney's office requested an accounting of the costs of the claim including the fees paid to the forensic expert and a listing of the time spent on the investigation. A letter was sent to the handling prosecutor identifying expenses totaling several thousand dollars.
"Fraudster stopped in his tracks and innocent policyholders were protected," Galassi said.
Claim #2: Department of Injustice
A claim was filed for $2,200 worth of personal property being stolen from their vehicle. When processing the claim, multiple red flags popped up. An investigation revealed that the claimant had two previous National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) referrals for a burned vehicle and a theft of personal property claim with different insurance companies, as well as a third investigation for another burned vehicle.
During the SIU investigation, nine receipts and invoices submitted from an online retailer had been falsified and manipulated. The invoice numbers submitted were correct, but the items purchased on those invoices had been fabricated. Upon closer review the tax amounts and font on the invoices were also different. The claimant, an employee with the Department of Justice for the State of California, used their government email to send fabricated invoices to their personal account, which was ultimately forwarded to the claims adjuster. The claimant was interviewed by SIU and when presented with the evidence discovered during the investigation, the claimant admitted that the invoices were falsified to gain policy benefits.
SIU reported the fraudulent claim to the Department of Insurance which led to another investigation. The combined investigations of both Mercury and the Department of Insurance led to a conviction for presenting a fraudulent insurance claim.
If you suspect you may have been a victim of insurance fraud, contact the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
About Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners, renters and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Illinois, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia, as well as auto insurance in Florida. Mercury writes other lines of insurance in various states, including business owners and business auto, landlord, home-sharing, ride-hailing and mechanical protection insurance.
Since 1962, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultracompetitive rates with excellent customer service. Mercury has earned "A" ratings from A.M. Best and Fitch, as well as ranking highest in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience StudySM and four consecutive "Best Auto Insurance Company" awards from Insure.com. For more information visit MercuryInsurance.com or follow the company on Twitter or Facebook.
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Two manufacturing nonprofits advance inclusive next-gen additive community
DETROIT, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry leaders SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing, and Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP), a global organization with a mission to close the gender gap in Additive Manufacturing (AM), are partnering to attract and build a diverse next gen workforce to advance the AM industry.
"SME has been enabling the development and growth of the Additive Manufacturing industry since the late 1980's and we continue to be inspired by its people and technology," said Robert Willig, CEO, SME. "Collaboration is crucial, and we are excited to embark on this strategic partnership with Women in 3D Printing, an organization that shares our passion for promoting and advancing Additive Manufacturing and creating a more inclusive industry for everyone."
Willig said combining SME's 90-years of manufacturing experience, vast resources, and scope with Wi3DP's passionate network and robust programs will accelerate their shared mission to develop technology, connection, inclusivity, and opportunities to introduce the next generation to the benefits of a career in AM. This is an important step in closing the skills gap.
"It is important that the Additive Manufacturing industry is reflective of the real world, and we want to send a clear message that it is for everyone," said Nora Toure, Founder, Women in 3D Printing, an all-volunteer organization. "We were looking for a partner to help us access even more people in the Additive community in more ways, and we are proud to join SME, with its decades of expertise, on this important mission."
With a mission of promoting, supporting, and inspiring women using AM technologies, Wi3DP seeks to foster a more diverse industry. In just seven years, Wi3DP has grown from a simple blog to one of the largest AM communities worldwide, with over 80 chapters in 36 countries.
The collaboration initially includes four initiatives:
- TIPE 2023 Conference, focused on Technology, Industry, People and Economics, will now be co-produced and powered by SME and Wi3DP. This supports a shared goal of offering AM engagement and education year-round, including through digital platforms.
- SME's 2023 RAPID + TCT. SME and Wi3DP will launch the "Wi3DP Showcase" at RAPID + TCT next year in Chicago. This important showcase will extend the value of TIPE with an in-person experience.
- NextGen Mentorship Pilot. Recognizing the importance of workforce development, with a shared commitment to the next generation, SME and Wi3DP will partner on a NextGen Mentorship pilot program, expanding on Wi3DP's existing program.
- Diversity for Additive Manufacturing 2023 Annual Report. Wi3DP and SME will co-author this annual measure of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Additive Industry. The report will look at how organizations are expanding and developing their workforce, while providing resources to make DEI accessible, understandable, and actionable.
SME's History with Additive Manufacturing
SME has a long history in the AM world. Back in 1987, SME hosted its first Rapid Modeling Clinic. In the early 90s, what was known as the Rapid Prototyping Association, joined SME to become the Rapid Prototyping Association of SME. More recent milestones include: In 2008, SME/RTAM approached ASTM to form standards committee F-42; in 2012, SME played a key role in the launch of NAMII, now known as America Makes; in 2015, Tooling U-SME launched its first AM classes; in 2016, SME's medical advisory group first approached DICOM to establish 3D printing standards; and in 2017, SME & Rapids News Group joined forces to expand and grow RAPID + TCT.
Today, the industry is growing and thriving, with SME offering a wide variety of AM resources to inspire, prepare and support companies, educators, and individuals. These include online classes, instructor-led training, Additive Virtual Reality Labs, certifications, scholarships, mentoring, events, webinars, networking, and more.
Recognizing the power of collaboration to create a more productive and competitive manufacturing environment, SME continues to grow its strategic partnerships with like-minded partners including American Makes, TCT, Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), and now with Wi3DP.
About SME
We believe in the power of technology and the innovation of people to advance our nation and solve the world's greatest problems. For 90 years, SME has been leading the manufacturing ecosystem to elevate manufacturers, academia, professionals, and the communities in which they operate. We build the bridge from today to the future by developing the next generation of manufacturing talent and informing industry on technology advances that can propel their operations into excellence. Learn more at sme.org, follow @SME_MFG on Twitter or facebook.com/SMEmfg.
About Women in 3D Printing
Women in 3D Printing is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and inspiring women who are using additive manufacturing technologies. Learn more at Womenin3DPrinting.com.
Industry leaders SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing, and Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP), a global organization with a mission to close the gender gap in Additive Manufacturing (AM), are partnering to attract and build a diverse next-gen workforce to advance the AM industry.
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ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, a fast-growing brand specializing in delicious, nutritious plant-based frozen foods made from simple ingredients, announced today that seasoned CPG executive Andy Reichgut has been appointed Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Founder Larry Praeger has moved into a Special Advisor role and will remain an active Board member of the Company. The Praeger and Somberg families will retain their ownership stake in the Company, which is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners.
"Andy is a smart, thoughtful, innovative and resourceful business leader with a deep appreciation for strengthening organizational capability, and a strong track record of building brands and businesses," said Jeffrey Ansell, Dr. Praeger's Chairman and Vestar Strategic Executive Advisor. "I'm excited to work with Andy again, and I'm confident his vast packaged foods experience, including plant-based and better-for-you brands, will set him up for success at Dr. Praeger's. I'd also like to sincerely thank Larry for his incredible vision and passion for the brand, which experienced transformative growth under his leadership. We look forward to his continued contributions as a Special Advisor and active Board member."
Mr. Reichgut is a long-time CPG executive who brings more than 25 years of experience from the packaged food industry. He was most recently General Manager for Violife®, a vegan cheese company owned by Upfield. Prior to Violife®, Mr. Reichgut was Executive Vice President at New Classic Cooking, where he led the Veggies Made Great® business. Under his leadership, the business experienced significant growth fueled by the repositioning of the brand and strong innovation. Mr. Reichgut also has decades of brand management and innovation experience working with leading CPG brands at Pinnacle Foods, Mars and Reckitt Benckiser. He holds a Master's of Business Administration degree from University of Chicago and a Bachelor's of Science degree from Syracuse University.
"Dr. Praeger's is a brand I have admired for many years and am excited and honored to join the organization as its CEO," said Mr. Reichgut. "At a time when consumers are searching for healthier and more environmentally friendly foods, Dr. Praeger's is positioned extraordinarily well to leverage these tailwinds. I look forward to working with the Company's strong leadership team along with our partners at Vestar to fulfill the promise of this business."
"I'm excited to welcome Andy to Dr. Praeger's. His vision, coupled with a phenomenal team who care so deeply for our brand, will continue to bring delicious and healthy plant-based food for generations to come," said Mr. Praeger. "When my father put his name on a veggie burger 26 years ago, he could not have predicted the plant-based revolution that was to come. I am so proud, as I know he would be, of the part Dr. Praeger's has played in bringing delicious, nutrient-dense food to homes all over the country. Dr. Praeger's has truly been able to meet the moment, and I'm confident it will continue to do so in this exciting next chapter."
About Dr. Praeger's
For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods has offered delicious and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Founded by two heart surgeons determined to make healthy food easily accessible. Dr. Praeger's is a leader in the all-natural, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and kosher frozen food categories and has a wide range of products including Veggie Burgers, Bowls, Cakes, Puffs and Hash Browns, sustainable Seafood items, kids Littles and more. For more information visit www.drpraegers.com.
About Vestar Capital Partners
Vestar Capital Partners is a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm specializing in management buyouts and growth capital investments. Vestar invests and collaborates with incumbent management teams and private owners to build long-term enterprise value, with a focus on Consumer, Business & Technology Services and Healthcare. Since inception in 1988, Vestar funds have invested $11 billion in 89 companies – as well as more than 200 add-on acquisitions – with a total value of approximately $52 billion. For more information on Vestar, please visit www.vestarcapital.com.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
PS Business Parks, Inc. (NYSE: PSB)'s sale to affiliates of Blackstone Real Estate for $187.50 per share in cash. If you are a PS Business Parks shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FBSciences, a global leader in agricultural biologicals, today announced that it has joined The Fertilizer Institute's (TFI) Biostimulants Council and will work with TFI to drive a newly established Task Force to advance the inclusion of agricultural biologicals as powerful climate-smart technologies and products into federal policy and programs. FBSciences will collaborate with other companies in the industry to further build out the already compelling body of data on the plant, soil, and climate health benefits of agricultural biologicals. TFI is a trade association representing the U.S. fertilizer industry before Congress and federal regulatory agencies.
Through their Climate Impact Report, FBSciences demonstrated the ways in which their agricultural biologicals mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. FBS Technologies improve nitrogen use efficiency, reducing runoff and leading to a reduction in N2O emissions. Additionally, FBS Technologies increase above-ground biomass, below-ground biomass, and root exudate production, building healthier soils that sequester more carbon and reduce CO2 emissions.
Greenhouse gas emissions are rising at an alarming rate, with disastrous warming effects on the climate generating increasingly severe climate-related catastrophes around the world. A reduction in GHG emissions using agricultural biologicals can have an enormous impact on climate health. As the fertilizer industry faces increasing demand from lawmakers and the public for sustainable inputs with softer chemistries, agricultural biologicals are powerful tools to increase nutrient use efficiency and improve plant health while driving yield and ROI for growers. Agricultural biologicals are an easily adopted and cost-effective tool, providing climate-smart benefits without requiring a complete overhaul of a grower's cropping system.
"Agricultural biologicals have been widely adopted around the world as powerful tools to improve plant and soil health, manage climate-related abiotic and biotic stress, and deliver yield and ROI benefits to growers," said Courtenay Wolfe, Chair and CEO of FBSciences. "However, agricultural biologicals' robust climate mitigation capabilities are less understood. This TFI Task Force will bring together leading players in the industry, providing the latest research, innovations, and recommendations to the USDA and policymakers to incorporate these powerful tools into future policy and programs."
"As our industry seeks out tools and strategies to meet growing regulatory pressure and demand for increased sustainability, agricultural biologicals provide powerful tools for plant, soil, and climate health while still meeting growing productivity requirements," said Ed Thomas, Vice President of Government Affairs with TFI.
Members of TFI's Biostimulants Council, as well as other stakeholders in the industry, will be invited to join the Task Force. The Task Force will work together to collate and collaborate on trials proving the benefits of agricultural biologicals, as well as providing counsel to federal policy makers. Stakeholders interested in joining the Task Force should contact Ed Thomas at TFI.
About FBSciences
FBSciences is a global leader in the innovation and commercialization of climate-smart biologicals for agriculture. Their naturally derived, proprietary technologies are the foundation for their biostimulant, biopesticide, and fertilizer product lines. With over 100 million dollars in commercial success and more than 1600 independent and university studies over 15 years, FBSciences has proven their technologies and products increase quality and nutrient density, improve stress mitigation and recovery, produce healthier plants, and higher yields, and increase utilization of other crop inputs. In addition, their sustainable products provide measurable benefits to the environment, including increased nitrogen use efficiency, leading to N2O emissions reduction, decreased nitrogen runoff, and reduced C02 emissions by increased carbon sequestration. With an opportunity for meaningful impact on every managed acre, FBSciences is committed to harnessing the power of nature to transform agriculture globally. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more at www.fbsciences.com.
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DALLAS, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that Gary Swidler, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Cowen 50th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday, June 1 at 9:40 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be available at https://ir.mtch.com/news-and-events/events.
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Hinge®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, OurTime®, Azar®, Hakuna Live™, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.
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Panel rules Justice Dept. improperly withheld memo in Russia probe
(AP) - The Justice Department under Attorney General William Barr improperly withheld portions of an internal memorandum Barr cited in publicly announcing that then-President Donald Trump had not committed obstruction of justice in the Russia investigation, a federal appeals panel said Friday.
The department had argued that the 2019 memo represented the private deliberations of its own lawyers before any decision had been formalized and was therefore exempt from disclosure. A federal judge previously disagreed, ordering the Justice Department to provide it to a government transparency group that had sued for it, prompting an appeal last year by the Biden administration to a higher court.
Attorneys for the Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to an email message seeking comment on the ruling. The department can appeal the ruling to the full court.
At issue in the case is a March 24, 2019, memorandum from the head of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel, or OLC, and another senior department official that was prepared for Barr to evaluate whether evidence in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation could support an obstruction of justice prosecution of the president.
Barr has said that he looked to that opinion in concluding that Trump did not illegally obstruct the Russia probe.
The Justice Department turned over other documents to Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington as part of the group’s lawsuit but declined to give it the memo. Government lawyers said they were entitled under public records law to withhold the memo because it reflected internal deliberations among lawyers before any formal decision had been reached on what Mueller’s evidence showed.
But U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said last year that those arguments were disingenuous because the memo was prepared for Barr at about the same time as a separate Justice Department letter informing Congress and the public that Barr and other senior department leaders concluded that Trump had not obstructed justice.
She said the memo could therefore not have been “predecisional” in nature if the Justice Department had already decided that there would be no obstruction case.
The government said it had indeed already concluded that there would be no obstruction prosecution since Justice Department legal opinions say a sitting president cannot be indicted. But it said the memo concerned a separate issue: whether the evidence Mueller had collected could support a conclusion that Trump had obstructed justice.
In its ruling Friday, the appellate panel wrote that, had Justice Department officials made clear to the court that the memo related to Barr’s decision on making a public statement about the report, rulings in the case may have been different.
“Because the Department did not tie the memorandum to deliberations about the relevant decision, the Department failed to justify its reliance on the deliberative-process privilege,” according to the ruling, by an unsigned panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Barr and other senior officials concluded that Trump’s actions didn’t amount to obstruction, and the attorney general shared that assessment with Congress soon after the memo was complete. Mueller’s team did not reach a conclusion on whether Trump had obstructed justice.
Appellate judges also noted that their ruling was “narrow,” saying that it should not be interpreted to “call into question any of our precedents permitting agencies to withhold draft documents related to public messaging.”
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Ravens executive Bob Eller retiring after 38 years in NFL
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens executive Bob Eller is retiring after 38 years in the NFL. Eller is the team’s senior vice president of operations. He will retire June 1. He’s spent 35 years with the Ravens and Cleveland Browns. Eller began working for Cleveland in 1987. When the team moved to Baltimore, he facilitated many of the start-up functions for the Ravens. The Ravens also announced that they have released wide receiver Miles Boykin and signed four exclusive rights free agents. Those are quarterback Tyler Huntley, center Trystan Colon, linebacker Kristian Welch and long snapper Nick Moore. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/18/ravens-executive-bob-eller-retiring-after-38-years-in-nfl/ | 2022-04-19T00:20:25Z |
A 13-year-old boy is denied enrollment in school because of his long hair
GAINSEVILLE, Texas (KXII) - When trying to enroll in middle school, Elizabeth Jones and her son, William Coffey, who is of tribal decent, was faced with a dilemma.
Jones said, “I had turned in the application, enrollment forms for school, and that’s when they said that he would have to cut his hair if he wants to go to school there.”
Callisburg ISD states in their student handbook that boys’ hair length must be above the eyebrows and may not extend below the bottom of the shirt collar.
Which is a policy Coffey has an opinion on.
He said, “It should be equal rights for girls and boys to have long hair because you know, it’s their body.”
Although Callisburg officials told the family Coffey could keep the length of his hair if he showed a tribal id, to Coffey’s godfather, Scott Austin, the policy is still discriminatory.
He said, “You can’t deprive someone of an education because of their hair and their heritage and who they are.”
News 12 reached out to callisburg ISD asking for information regarding William Coffey, and they said they were unaware of the situation.
The school then reached out to Austin, which he said, “After I called the super intendant he calls me back and says can the mom be up here at 11 o’clock to try to work this out.”
However, for this family, that option may not be enough.
Austin said, “I’m thinking a little late now, you know, this should have never been an issue to start off with.”
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How to bike safely with your dog
If you love to cycle and your dog loves to run, biking with your dog seems like the obvious solution. It’s vital to learn how to bike with your dog safely, however, because rushing into it could be harmful to your canine companion.
Running alongside a bike isn’t right for all dogs. They must be fit enough, have no breathing or joint problems and be enthusiastic runners. That said, there are other ways for you and your dog to cycle into the sunset together.
Is biking right for your dog
It’s important to accept that not all dogs can or should run with you while you cycle. Biking isn’t suitable for brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds, such as bulldogs and pugs. They have a tough time breathing under normal conditions, so vigorous exercise can be dangerous for them.
Toy breeds often don’t have the stamina to run long distances, and you’d need to cycle slowly for them to keep up with you. On the other end of the spectrum, giant breeds are too heavy to put as much pressure on their joints as long runs do. Puppies and young dogs don’t have fully developed skeletal structures until around 12-24 months, depending on the breed. Running for long periods before they’re finished developing can cause serious joint problems, so never bike with puppies.
If your dog isn’t suited to running alongside your bike but you still want to take them on adventures with you, consider a pet bike basket for small dogs or a dog bike trailer for bigger dogs. These are great options for dogs who love to come everywhere with their humans but can’t handle too much running.
Train your dog to walk with a loose leash
To bike safely, your dog will need to know how to walk and run next to you with a loose leash. If your dog doesn’t already know how to do this, you’ll have to train them before you can start biking together. You’ll need plenty of dog treats and a healthy dose of patience.
Be prepared to bike safely with your dog
Cycling safety is paramount when you go out with your dog. They should always wear a harness rather than a collar on bike rides because collars can damage the neck, spine and trachea if they pull too hard on the leash or something goes wrong and they end up getting jerked by the leash. Consider buying a leash with a bungee part or a shock-absorbing leash attachment for your bike to reduce the chance of your dog hurting themself or you if they see something tempting enough to try to dash after.
Since there’s a chance that a dog not used to biking could get spooked and pull you over or cause you to lose your balance, your own safety is also important, so make sure to wear a bike helmet.
You should also consider your cycling routes ahead of time. Although some people are comfortable cycling on quiet roads with their dogs, it’s much safer to stick to off-road trails or dedicated cycle paths. If you need to cycle on the road at all, keep your dog on the inside where they’ll be safer.
Get your dog used to your bike
Some dogs are naturally nervous around bikes, especially if they haven’t spent much time around them. Unless your dog is already comfortable with them, you’ll need to work on this. Start by letting your dog sniff your bike and spend time next to it while you feed them treats, then gradually progress to walking your bike around while someone stands with your dog nearby giving them treats. After this, try pushing your bike while bringing your dog along with you and still giving plenty of treats and praise. Once they’re comfortable with this, they should happily run alongside your bike.
Start slowly when cycling with your dog
Running next to a bike is a much more intense exercise for dogs than running around on walks, as it’s nonstop and they can’t set their own pace. Therefore, you must start slowly when training your dog to bike with you. Start with no more than 5-10 minutes of cycling at a slow pace. You can gradually build this up over time but still take it easy. Don’t expect your dog to run flat out for hours. Vary your pace so they’re sometimes at a trot and sometimes at a full run and take regular breaks.
Always consider your dog’s comfort
Remember that biking with your dog is more about your dog than about you. If you want to go on a 30-mile ride or cycle at high speeds, leave your pup at home. A bike ride with your dog should be at a leisurely pace. Look for signs that your canine companion is getting tired and stop when they need to. Bring water to give them during breaks to keep them hydrated and don’t cycle with them when it’s too warm because excessive exercise in hot weather can cause heatstroke in dogs.
What you need to buy for biking with your dog?
Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness
This harness will keep your dog safe and secure while biking. It’s easy to put on and adjust and has reflective strips, which are great in low light.
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Malabi EasyRide Dog Bike Leash
The ultimate choice for hands-free biking with your canine companion. It’s extremely secure and has an internal, shock-absorbing mechanism.
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Tuff Mutt Hands-free Dog Leash
If you want to be on the other end of your dog’s leash rather than attaching it to your bike, this hands-free leash gives you the option to hold onto your dog or secure them around your waist. The bungee section helps absorb shock if your dog pulls.
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CHICAGO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time of high energy prices, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) announced the launch of a solar power program that has helped participants cut their energy bills by thousands of dollars.
Now in its third year, the Grow Solar program offers free educational sessions as well as volume-pricing discounts on solar panels. The program will officially launch on May 19, and the deadline to participate is Sept. 30.
The program is a partnership of CUB, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, City of Chicago, and Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will counties. It aims to bring residents and small-business owners together to lower the price of solar and increase the deployment of clean energy. And it's been a success.
Since 2019, the program has helped 205 properties install 1,474 kilowatts of solar. That's like avoiding 3.3 million miles of car travel or nearly 1.5 million pounds of coal burned. In the past, participants have collectively reduced their energy costs by nearly $100,000 in just a year, and more than $70,000 in another year.
"We are excited to partner once again with MREA, CUB, and our neighbors to support the Grow Solar program," said Briana Moore, an Energy and Conservation Specialist in the Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division. "Our residents continue expressing interest in solar, and this program has been an effective opportunity for them to install systems at competitive prices from local vendors."
"This program makes renewable energy more affordable and accessible for Cook County residents," said Deborah Stone, director of the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability. "The more people participate, the lower the installation cost is for everyone. This is a win for residents and their pocketbooks as well as our environment."
In addition to offering a lower base price for solar panels, the Grow Solar program has a series of price breaks as the program hits participation benchmarks. On top of that are state and federal incentives that can cover up to 60 percent of the cost of going solar.
State solar incentives are made possible by the 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act and, more recently, the 2021 Climate & Equitable Jobs Act, groundbreaking state energy legislation that CUB supported.
"At a time when the cost of fossil fuels is causing a lot of consumer pain, the Grow Solar Program is a great opportunity to let Illinois families know about solar incentives and programs that can help them save money," said CUB Deputy Director Sarah Moskowitz.
Navigating the solar market can be intimidating, creating barriers to solar adoption. To help break down those barriers, the program will directly educate residents about solar through free, public, one-hour informational webinars called Solar Power Hours. To view the Solar Power Hour schedule and learn more visit www.GrowSolar.org/Chicagoland.
CUB represents the interests of residential and small-business utility customers and has saved consumers more than $20 billion by helping to block rate hikes, secure refunds and fight for clean, affordable energy. For more information, call CUB's Hotline, 1-800-669-5556, or visit www.CitizensUtilityBoard.org.
The MREA was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit shortly after the first Energy Fair in 1990. MREA's mission is to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. To learn more, call 715-592-6595 or visit www.midwestrenew.org.
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PITTSBURGH and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Generian Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Generian") and Mitobridge, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc.) announced today that they have entered into a collaboration and exclusive license agreement to discover and develop novel small molecules for undruggable therapeutic targets by using a proprietary drug discovery platform for diseases that have limited treatment options.
Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will jointly conduct research and preclinical development activities to identify novel monovalent small molecules that modulate target proteins through activation, stabilization or degradation as potential development candidates. Astellas will be solely responsible for clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of all products arising from the joint research activities. Generian will receive an upfront payment and is eligible to receive success-based milestone payments that could result in payments of over $180 million, along with single digit royalties on global net sales of those products.
"We are excited to collaborate with Astellas and believe our strategy can successfully mine for candidate drugs for therapeutically relevant targets that are currently considered undruggable," said Hank Safferstein, PhD, JD, Chief Executive Officer of Generian. "Our small molecule discovery approach allows us to rapidly screen and identify potential drug candidates in an entirely new way in order to develop first-in-class medicines."
"Our collaboration with Generian is an exciting and transformative opportunity to accelerate our drug discovery activities in the area of undruggable target space," said David Barrett, Ph.D., Division Head and President of Mitobridge. "We are very excited to work with a world-class team of collaborators to deliver significant new treatment options for patients suffering from currently intractable or poorly served diseases."
About Generian
Generian Pharmaceuticals, which was formed by UPMC Enterprises, the innovation, commercialization and venture capital arm of UPMC, is a private biotechnology company that is focused on developing small molecules to therapeutically modulate protein stability. By utilizing a proprietary platform, the company is advancing a pipeline of first-in-class drugs for clinically meaningful, difficult-to-drug targets. Learn more at www.generian.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Mitobridge
Mitobridge Inc. was founded in 2013 with financing from MPM Capital, Longwood Fund, and Astellas Pharma's Venture Management team, all sharing a vision for the promise of mitochondrial-targeted therapeutics. In January of 2018, Mitobridge was acquired by Astellas Pharma and is now Mitobridge, an Astellas Company. At Astellas, mitochondrial biology is one of our Primary Focuses, and this biology platform drives our commitment to bring new biological concepts into the clinic for rapid proof of concept.
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.
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Topeka group offers group bike ride, encourages safety
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Community Cycle Project offered a relaxing ride around Topeka and a refresher course in bicycle safety.
The Topeka Community Cycle Project’s latest monthly ride brought together Topekans looking to take advantage of the spring-like weather.
“I came out here to have fun with my friends, its a nice day and we don’t get this really,” said one participant.
The Community Cycle Project’s goal is to help people fall in love with cycling and provide them with a way to do so safely.
“Attempt to wear lights and be visible if possible,” said Andy Fry, a volunteer with the organization. “I guess if they’re looking for lights we have lights available through a grant. Anytime we’re open, we have lights to give away.”
Andy Fry gave the group a refresher course in bicycle safety ahead of their ride.
“Be aware of their surroundings, watch for and listen for vehicles, whether its people in cars or people on the sidewalks,” said Fry. “We should all be looking out for one another, whether we’re on a bike or in a car.”
Fry urges drivers to give cyclists plenty of room when they pass them on the road.
“If you see a bicyclist, be aware of them, know that you’re supposed to give them three feet in passing, its a state law ,“ said Fry.
He says Topeka Community Cycle Project is a good place to start if you’re thinking about getting into cycling.
“I think its an important part of living in Topeka is getting outside your bubble.. and doing it on two wheels is a good way to start.”
The Topeka Community Cycle Project is located at 1534 Southwest Clay Street.
They offer free select safety equipment to any cyclist that visits them.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/12/topeka-group-offers-group-bike-ride-encourages-safety/ | 2022-04-12T03:50:02Z |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County dropped a plan to impose a universal indoor mask mandate this week as COVID-19 infections and rates of hospitalizations have stabilized, a top health official said Thursday.
Health director Barbara Ferrer said two weeks ago that the nation’s most populous county could again require face coverings if trends in hospital admissions continued under criteria set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On Thursday, she said the county managed to dodge imposition of the broad mask rule. The county remains at the “high” CDC level of community transmission, but it could drop to “medium” in coming weeks.
Ferrer made the announcement during a briefing at which she displayed flat and declining data graphs. She said transmission has dropped steadily since July 23, “potentially signaling the beginning of a downward trend in cases.” Hospitalizations are also down.
“We’re on a decline right now, and it’s hard for us to imagine reinstating universal indoor masking when we’re on this significant of a decline,” Ferrer said. But she added that health officials would reassess things should case rates and hospital admissions spike again.
While masks won’t be required in most indoor spaces, Ferrer reminded residents that face coverings remain an effective tool to reduce spread.
As it has for most of the pandemic, LA County will still require masks in some indoor spaces, including health care facilities, Metro trains and buses, airports, jails and homeless shelters.
The new mandate, which would have gone into effect Friday, would have expanded the requirement to all indoor public spaces, including shared offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, retail stores, restaurants and bars, theaters and schools.
Nationwide, the latest COVID-19 surge is driven by the highly transmissible BA.5 variant, which now accounts for a majority of cases. It has shown a remarkable ability to get around the protection offered by vaccination.
It’s still unclear what enforcement of the health order might have looked like. Under past mandates, no individuals were cited for refusing masks, and officials favored educating people over issuing citations and fines.
Critics of a new mask rule said they didn’t believe it would decrease or stop transmission rates. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she was pleased with Ferrer’s announcement because “unenforceable mandates don’t work.”
“I’m hopeful that we will now be able to move on from this heightened focus on masking mandates to what really matters — focusing on promoting the efficacy of vaccines and boosters, improving access to COVID-19 treatments, and continuing to educate our County’s residents on the benefits of masking,” Barger said in a statement Thursday. “I am comfortable leaving this decision in the public’s very capable hands.”
The LA County cities of Long Beach and Pasadena have their own health departments that typically align with LA County’s rules. But not this time. Both cities said this week that they would not impose requirements for face coverings.
And the City Council of Beverly Hills voted unanimously Monday to not adopt a mask mandate imposed by the county. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/los-angeles-county-avoids-new-mask-rule-as-covid-stabilizes/ | 2022-07-29T02:40:18Z |
(WXIN) — Grammy-winning artist Lizzo has revised the lyrics of her new single after fans pointed out a term considered to be an ableist slur.
The 34-year-old has removed the word “spaz” from the song “Grrrls” from her upcoming “Special” album.
Disability advocates say the term is seen as a slur in the disability community, especially for those with spastic diplegia, according to Variety.
One woman reached out to the “Truth Hurts” singer on Twitter, saying, “Hey @lizzo my disability Cerebral Palsy is literally classified as Spastic Diplegia (where spasticity refers to unending painful tightness in my legs) your new song makes me pretty angry + sad. ‘Spaz’ doesn’t mean freaked out or crazy. It’s an ableist slur. It’s 2022. Do better.”
Lizzo announced the lyric change in a statement on social media.
“It’s been brought to my attention that there is a harmful word in my new song ‘GRRRLS.’ Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language,” Lizzo wrote. “As a fat Black woman in America, I’ve had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally). I’m proud to say there’s a new version of GRRRLS with a lyric change. This is the result of me listening and taking action. As an influential artist I’m dedicated to being part of the change I’ve been waiting to see in the world.”
The original lyrics were “Do you see this s–t? I’m a spaz.” The new lyrics are “Do you see this s–t? Hold me back.”
“Special” is Lizzo’s fourth studio album. It is set to be released on July 15. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/lizzo-changes-lyrics-to-grrrls-after-criticism-of-ableist-slur/ | 2022-06-14T15:13:39Z |
BEIJING (AP) — China has placed millions of its citizens under renewed lockdown following fresh outbreaks of COVID-19, authorities reported Tuesday, as the government persists in its hard-line policy on containing the virus.
The measures affected about half of the 6 million residents of the port city of Dalian, along with an undisclosed number in Chengde and Shijiazhuang in Hebei province, both around three hours from the capital Beijing.
Dalian’s lockdown was due to last five days, although authorities have in past extended restrictions depending on the number of new cases.
Beijing has been relatively unaffected thus far, although travel in and out of the capital has been discouraged and residents are subject to testing on an almost daily basis.
Partial lockdowns have also been imposed on cities such as Chengdu in the southwest, Shenyang in the northeast and Jishui in the southeast.
Such measures are mandated under China’s “zero-COVID” policy, which contrasts starkly with moves by other nations to coexist with the virus through gradual easing of restrictions, vaccinations, improved therapeutics and voluntary isolation.
China has largely kept its borders closed to foreign visitors, while requiring those who do come to submit to more than a week of quarantine in hotels where sanitary conditions are often poor. Masking and regular testing are also standard and anyone found to have been in close contact with a person confirmed to have the virus is forcibly transported to field hospitals.
The World Health Organization has called China’s policy unsustainable and on Monday, a Chinese think tank issued a rare public disagreement with the ruling Communist Party, saying the curbs that have shut down cities and disrupted trade, travel and industry must change to prevent an “economic stall.”
The Anbound Research Center gave no details of possible changes but said President Xi Jinping’s government needs to focus on shoring up sinking growth. It noted the United States, Europe and Japan are recovering economically after easing anti-disease curbs.
“Preventing the risk of economic stall should be the priority task,” the think tank said in a report titled, “It’s Time for China to Adjust Its Virus Control and Prevention Policies.”
Previous lockdowns have seen tens of millions confined to their homes, sometimes for weeks. A strict lockdown in the largest city and commercial hub of Shanghai earlier this year led to protests online and in person over lack of food and medical services.
China on Tuesday reported 1,717 cases of local transmission, 52 of them in Liaoning province where Dalian is located. Most of the cases were reported in Sichuan province, whose capital is Chengdu, and the vast majority were asymptomatic. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ap-millions-in-new-covid-lockdown-as-china-keeps-strict-policy/ | 2022-08-30T20:00:49Z |
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher has died at the age of 60, the band announced in a statement Thursday.
Fletcher is best known for being a founding member of the English electronic music band.
Depeche Mode released the following statement on their Twitter:
“We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher. Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint. Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time.”
No cause of death has been revealed at this time.
The band’s origins date back to the late 1970s, according to Consequence of Sound, when Fletcher started to play music with future bandmate Vince Clarke.
The band was initially named Composition of Sound, but decided to rename the group, officially launching in 1980 as Depeche Mode after singer David Gahan stumbled across a French fashion magazine by the same name.
Depeche Mode is probably best known for its 1990 smash hit “Enjoy the Silence,” as well as “Personal Jesus,” “People are People” and “Policy of Truth.”
The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. | https://cw33.com/news/andy-fletcher-depeche-mode-keyboardist-dead-at-60/ | 2022-05-27T16:33:11Z |
Highlights
- Second quarter U.S. GAAP loss per diluted share of 55 cents vs. earnings per diluted share of 61 cents in 2021; company recorded non-cash, long-lived asset impairment for Russian operations during second quarter of 2022
- Second quarter comparable earnings per diluted share of 82 cents vs. 86 cents in 2021
- Global beverage can shipments up 3.3%; multi-year sustainability and growth thesis intact
- Strong aerospace backlog and contracts won-not-booked of $3.0 billion and $4.7 billion, respectively
- Rephasing certain beverage can growth capital projects and optimizing production capabilities to meet near-term market growth, enable long-term customer demand and maximize shareholder returns
- Positioned to return approximately $1.0 billion to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends in 2022 and to accelerate shareholder returns in 2023
- Beyond 2022, positioned to achieve long-term diluted earnings per share growth goal of 10 to 15 percent
- Biennial investor day management briefing scheduled for September 22
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) today reported, on a U.S. GAAP basis, a second quarter 2022 net loss attributable to the corporation of $174 million (including a net after-tax loss of $437 million, or $1.37 per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items, including the non-cash, long-lived asset impairment for the Russian beverage packaging operations) or a loss of 55 cents per diluted share, on sales of $4.13 billion, compared to $202 million net earnings attributable to the corporation, or 61 cents per diluted share (including net after-tax charges of $85 million, or 25 cents per diluted share for business consolidation and other non-comparable items) on sales of $3.46 billion in 2021. Results for the first six months of 2022 were net earnings attributable to the corporation of $272 million, or 84 cents per diluted share, on sales of $7.85 billion compared to $402 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, on sales of $6.58 billion for the first six months of 2021.
Ball's second quarter and year-to-date 2022 comparable earnings per diluted share were 82 cents and $1.59, respectively, versus second quarter and year-to-date 2021 comparable earnings per diluted share of 86 cents and $1.58, respectively.
Details of segment comparable operating earnings, business consolidation and other activities, business segment descriptions and other non-comparable items can be found in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements that accompany this news release. References to volume data represent units shipped.
"We delivered stable year-over-year comparable operating earnings amid notable cost inflation, demand volatility and euro earnings translation headwinds. Global growth for sustainable aluminum beverage and personal care products packaging continues and, in certain regions, varied from original expectations. To balance the near-term effects of economic volatility on consumer demand with long-term growth opportunities for our aluminum packaging portfolio and aerospace technologies, the global team has initiated actions to rephase capital projects and further manage costs to maximize EVA, cash, and returns. Through our capital discipline, financial strength, ownership mindset, manufacturing footprint and innovative product portfolio, we can successfully navigate the current economic environment and create value for our stakeholders," said Daniel W. Fisher, president and CEO.
Beverage Packaging, North and Central America
Beverage packaging, North and Central America, segment comparable operating earnings for the second quarter 2022 were $164 million on sales of $1.78 billion compared to $193 million on sales of $1.52 billion during the same period in 2021. For the first six months, segment comparable operating earnings were $338 million on sales of $3.38 billion compared to $333 million on sales of $2.82 billion during the same period in 2021. Year-over-year sales reflect the contractual pass through of higher aluminum costs and price/mix.
Second quarter segment comparable operating earnings were down year-over-year and include the impact of higher manufacturing and inflationary costs. Segment volumes were flat in the second quarter and reflect the deceleration of customer demand resulting from significant retail pricing actions by customers to pass through inflationary costs to consumers, particularly in the U.S.
In response to the deceleration in customer demand late in the second quarter, the construction of a new beverage can manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada, has been delayed, and certain actions across the existing North American manufacturing footprint, including ceasing production at our Phoenix, Arizona, and St. Paul, Minnesota, facilities, have been announced to address localized supply/demand imbalances.
Beverage Packaging, EMEA
Beverage packaging, EMEA, segment comparable operating earnings for second quarter 2022 were $129 million on sales of $1.13 billion compared to $124 million on sales of $906 million during the same period in 2021. For the first six months, segment comparable operating earnings were $229 million on sales of $2.08 billion compared to $224 million on sales of $1.70 billion during the same period in 2021. Year-over-year sales reflect higher shipments and the contractual pass through of higher aluminum costs offset by unfavorable foreign exchange translation.
Second quarter segment comparable operating earnings improved versus the same period in 2021 and reflect 7.7 percent segment volume growth and favorable specialty mix offset by $9 million of unfavorable currency translation and the impact of supply chain tightness and inflation across the region. Packaging mix shift to aluminum cans continues and specialty can mix remained above 60 percent during the quarter. Given strong regional demand, the construction of new beverage can manufacturing facilities in the U.K. and Czech Republic remain on track and will enable further growth for sustainable aluminum beverage packaging across the region. Projects are supported by long-term contracts with improved contractual terms and conditions. In advance of new production coming online in EMEA, imports from the company's joint venture beverage can manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia supplemented existing production capabilities across Europe during the quarter.
As a result of the war in Ukraine, the company previously announced its intention to suspend future investments in Russia and pursue a sale of its Russian business. As of June 30, 2022, the Russian business does not meet the accounting criteria to be presented as held for sale in the consolidated financial statements. See Note 1 "Business Segment Information" for additional information on the non-cash, long-lived asset impairment for the Russian operations recorded in business consolidation and other activities during second quarter of 2022. The company continues to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and surrounding European countries as well as manage costs across the segment in advance of the impending Russian business sale. Going forward, the business continues to monitor ongoing inflation and consumer behaviors and will remain agile and disciplined relative to deploying growth capital.
Beverage Packaging, South America
Beverage packaging, South America, segment comparable operating earnings for second quarter 2022 were $52 million on sales of $534 million compared to $78 million on sales of $452 million in 2021. For the first six months, comparable segment operating earnings were $130 million on sales of $1.03 billion compared to $171 million on sales of $939 million during the same period in 2021. Year-over-year sales reflect the contractual pass through of higher aluminum costs and price/mix, partially offset by lower shipments.
Second quarter segment comparable operating earnings decreased 33 percent due to a 2.9 percent decline in segment volumes versus 15.4 percent volume growth in the second quarter of 2021 and unfavorable regional customer/product mix in Brazil.
Demand trends in the company's South American operations outside of Brazil remain favorable. During the quarter, the company announced construction of a new beverage can manufacturing plant in Peru. The segment's performance is expected to improve in the second half of 2022 due to higher single-serve beverage consumption during the World Cup and a seasonally strong fourth quarter.
Aerospace
Aerospace segment comparable operating earnings for second quarter 2022 were $36 million on sales of $490 million compared to $34 million on sales of $459 million in 2021. Second quarter backlog reached $3.0 billion, and contracts won, but not yet booked into backlog, ended the quarter at $4.7 billion. For the first six months, segment comparable operating earnings were $79 million on sales of $994 million compared to $69 million on sales of $883 million during the same period in 2021.
Second quarter segment comparable operating earnings reflect year-over-year sales growth offset by supply chain inefficiencies and rate adjustments. The segment continues to leverage its talent pool and manufacturing capacity, test capabilities, engineering, and support workspace to secure additional defense, climate change and Earth-monitoring contracts to provide mission-critical programs and technologies to U.S. government, defense, intelligence, and reconnaissance and surveillance customers.
Following decades of collaboration, the company joined NASA and industry partners to celebrate the successful initial images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Ball Aerospace designed and built the advanced optical technology and lightweight mirror system that made these unprecedented images possible. Also, during the quarter, the team successfully completed a critical design review of the NOAA Space Weather Follow On-Lagrange 1 Spacecraft (SWFO-L1). Ball will now proceed with the production, integration and test of the space weather monitoring satellite. Expected to launch in 2025, SWFO-L1 will collect solar wind data and coronal imagery to meet NOAA's operational requirements to monitor and forecast impacts from solar storm activity.
Non-reportable
In addition to undistributed corporate expenses, the results for the company's global aluminum aerosol business, beverage can manufacturing facilities in India, Saudi Arabia and Myanmar and investments in the company's aluminum cup business continue to be reported in other non-reportable.
Second quarter 2022 results reflect lower year-over-year undistributed corporate expenses, higher aluminum cup demand in the retail and food service channels, 11.3 percent volume growth for extruded aluminum aerosol containers and 51.7 percent volume growth in the other non-reportable beverage can manufacturing facilities where certain production is being exported to support EMEA segment demand prior to new capital projects coming online in 2022. During the quarter, the company's global aluminum aerosol customers continued to pursue next generation lightweight sustainable personal care packaging solutions including the company's Infinity aluminum bottle and refillable aluminum bottles for new categories.
Outlook
"Business execution, being good stewards of our cash and controlling the things we can control in today's global economic and geopolitical environments is key. Our company's resiliency, financial strength, recession resistant business portfolio and low cost of capital continue to provide stability, optionality and opportunities for long-term growth. We remain well-positioned for medium-term and long-term growth and returning significant value to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends," said Scott C. Morrison, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
"We will continue to actively manage our businesses through the lens of EVA and sustainability. Over our 142-year history, we have remained agile and successfully weathered numerous periods of economic volatility and its associated effects. Through our ability to offset inflationary costs over time, achieve higher returns on invested capital, leverage sustainability and enable supply chain partnerships to support continued mix shift to aluminum packaging, as well as to serve growing demand for our critical aerospace technologies and environmental intelligence, we look forward to achieving our long-term diluted earnings per share growth goal over time and returning even more value to shareholders," Fisher said.
About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ 24,300 people worldwide and reported 2021 net sales of $13.8 billion. For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
Conference Call Details
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) will hold its second quarter 2022 earnings call today at 9 a.m. Mountain time (11 a.m. Eastern). The North American toll-free number for the call is 877-846-2691. International callers should dial +1 212-231-2907. Please use the following URL for a webcast of the live call:
For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped replay will be available from 11 a.m. Mountain time on August 4, 2022, until 11 a.m. Mountain time on August 11, 2022. To access the replay, call 800-633-8284 (North American callers) or +1 402-977-9140 (international callers) and use reservation number 22019534. A written transcript of the call will be posted within 48 hours of the call's conclusion to Ball's website at www.ball.com/investors under "news and presentations."
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking" statements concerning future events and financial performance. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," and similar expressions typically identify forward-looking statements, which are generally any statements other than statements of historical fact. Such statements are based on current expectations or views of the future and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied. You should therefore not place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements and they should be read in conjunction with, and qualified in their entirety by, the cautionary statements referenced below. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Key factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be different are summarized in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Exhibit 99 in our Form 10-K, which are available on our website and at www.sec.gov. Additional factors that might affect: a) our packaging segments include product capacity, supply, and demand constraints and fluctuations and changes in consumption patterns; availability/cost of raw materials, equipment, and logistics; competitive packaging, pricing and substitution; changes in climate and weather; footprint adjustments and other manufacturing changes, including the startup of new facilities and lines; failure to achieve synergies, productivity improvements or cost reductions; unfavorable mandatory deposit or packaging laws; customer and supplier consolidation; power and supply chain interruptions; changes in major customer or supplier contracts or loss of a major customer or supplier; inability to pass through increased costs; war, political instability and sanctions, including relating to the situation in Russia and Ukraine and its impact on our supply chain and our ability to operate in Russia and the EMEA region generally; changes in foreign exchange or tax rates; and tariffs, trade actions, or other governmental actions, including business restrictions and shelter-in-place orders in any country or jurisdiction affecting goods produced by us or in our supply chain, including imported raw materials; b) our aerospace segment include funding, authorization, availability and returns of government and commercial contracts; and delays, extensions and technical uncertainties affecting segment contracts; c) the Company as a whole include those listed above plus: the extent to which sustainability-related opportunities arise and can be capitalized upon; changes in senior management, succession, and the ability to attract and retain skilled labor; regulatory actions or issues including those related to tax, ESG reporting, competition, environmental, health and workplace safety, including U.S. FDA and other actions or public concerns affecting products filled in our containers, or chemicals or substances used in raw materials or in the manufacturing process; technological developments and innovations; the ability to manage cyber threats; litigation; strikes; disease; pandemic; labor cost changes; inflation; rates of return on assets of the Company's defined benefit retirement plans; pension changes; uncertainties surrounding geopolitical events and governmental policies, including policies, orders, and actions related to COVID-19; reduced cash flow; interest rates affecting our debt; and successful or unsuccessful joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures, including the announced sale of our Russian business, and their effects on our operating results and business generally.
Condensed Financial Statements (Second Quarter 2022)
Condensed Financial Statements (Second Quarter 2022)
Condensed Financial Statements (Second Quarter 2022)
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements (Second Quarter 2022)
1. Business Segment Information
Ball's operations are organized and reviewed by management along its product lines and geographical areas and presented in the four reportable segments outlined below.
Beverage packaging, North and Central America: Consists of operations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico that manufacture and sell aluminum beverage containers throughout those countries.
Beverage packaging, EMEA: Consists of operations in numerous countries throughout Europe, including Russia, as well as Egypt and Turkey, that manufacture and sell aluminum beverage containers throughout those countries.
The current global business environment is being impacted directly and indirectly by the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ball has suspended future investments in Russia and is pursuing the sale of its aluminum beverage packaging business located in Russia. During the second quarter of 2022, Ball experienced deteriorating conditions and determined this constituted a triggering event for its Russian long-lived asset group. As a result, Ball performed an expected cash flow recoverability analysis to estimate the fair value of the long-lived assets, and recorded an impairment loss of $435 million.
As of June 30, 2022, Ball's Russian aluminum packaging business does not meet the requirements for held for sale presentation in Ball's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The ongoing conflict continues to have the potential to increase Ball's vulnerabilities to near-term, severe impacts related to its Russian business and facilities and it is not possible to accurately predict all future impacts of the invasion. The Russian government has made warnings to companies that cease operations during its invasion of Ukraine and the potential exists that Ball's operations in Russia could be negatively impacted. As such, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the resulting effects have the potential to impact significant estimates used by Ball in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements, which could result in additional impairments.
Ball's Russian business, which is presented in its beverage packaging, EMEA, reportable operating segment, represented approximately 4 percent of the company's total net sales and 8 percent of the company's total comparable operating earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021. In addition, our plants in Russia accounted for approximately 5 percent of the company's 112.5 billion global beverage can unit shipments for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, after the $435 million long-lived asset impairment charge, Ball's Russian business had net assets of $380 million, which consisted primarily of working capital and goodwill that will be allocated to the disposal group upon a future disposal. As of June 30, 2022, in addition to the $380 million of net assets, Ball also had cumulative currency translation gains of $180 million, presented in accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) on Ball's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, that will be subject to release upon a disposal of the Russian business. These values are subject to change based on the Russian ruble exchange rate.
Beverage packaging, South America: Consists of operations in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile that manufacture and sell aluminum beverage containers throughout most of South America.
Aerospace: Consists of operations that manufacture and sell aerospace and other related products and provide services used in the defense, civil space and commercial space industries.
Other consists of a non-reportable operating segment (beverage packaging, other) that manufactures and sells aluminum beverage containers; a non-reportable operating segment that manufactures and sells extruded aluminum aerosol containers and recloseable aluminum bottles across multiple consumer categories as well as slugs (aerosol packaging); a non-reportable operating segment that manufactures and sells aluminum cups (aluminum cups); undistributed corporate expenses; and intercompany eliminations and other business activities.
The company also has investments in operations in Guatemala, Panama, the U.S. and Vietnam that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and, accordingly, those results are not included in segment sales or earnings.
During the first quarter of 2022, Ball sold its remaining 49 percent owned equity method investment in Ball Metalpack to Sonoco, a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging, for total consideration of approximately $298 million, which is presented in business consolidation and other activities in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of earnings.
(a) Includes undistributed corporate expenses, net, of $15 million and $28 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $48 million and $54 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
2. Non-U.S. GAAP Measures
Non-U.S. GAAP Measures – Non-U.S. GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. They should not be considered superior to, or a substitute for, financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Presentations of earnings and cash flows presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are available in the company's earnings releases and quarterly and annual regulatory filings. Information reconciling forward-looking U.S. GAAP measures to non-U.S. GAAP measures is not available without unreasonable effort. We have not provided guidance for the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, as they are not available without unreasonable effort due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to certain special items, including restructuring charges, business consolidation and other costs, gains and losses related to acquisition and divestiture of businesses, the ultimate outcome of certain legal or tax proceedings and other non-comparable items. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors and could be material to our results computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Comparable Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (Comparable EBITDA), Comparable Operating Earnings, Comparable Net Earnings, Comparable Diluted Earnings Per Share and Net Debt – Comparable EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, business consolidation and other non-comparable costs. Comparable Operating Earnings is earnings before interest, taxes, business consolidation and other non-comparable costs. Comparable Net Earnings is net earnings attributable to Ball Corporation before business consolidation and other non-comparable costs after tax. Comparable Diluted Earnings Per Share is Comparable Net Earnings divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding. We use Comparable EBITDA, Comparable Operating Earnings, Comparable Net Earnings, and Comparable Diluted Earnings Per Share internally to evaluate the company's operating performance. Net Debt is total debt less cash and cash equivalents, which are derived directly from the company's financial statements. Ball management uses Net Debt to Comparable EBITDA and Comparable EBITDA to interest expense as metrics to monitor the credit quality of Ball Corporation.
Please see the company's website for further details of the company's non-U.S. GAAP financial measures at www.ball.com/investors under the "FINANCIALS" tab.
(a) The company reported a U.S. GAAP net loss in the three months ended June 30, 2022, and, as a result, all potentially issuable securities were excluded in the diluted earnings (loss) per share calculation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Had these securities been included, approximately 320.8 million weighted average shares would have been used in calculating diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three ended June 30, 2022. Comparable net earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was positive; therefore, approximately 320.8 million weighted average shares were used to calculate comparable diluted earnings per share.
3. Non-Comparable Items
(1) Ball recorded a non-cash impairment for its Russian long-lived asset group. During the second quarter of 2022, Ball experienced deteriorating conditions due to the escalating conflict and associated effects from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As a result, after taking into account the progress of our ongoing sales process, currency exchange movements, supply challenges and effects of the escalating conflict, the company has concluded the long-lived assets are impaired.
(2) In July 2022, Ball's beverage packaging, South America, segment formally notified a regional customer in Brazil of its breach of a long-term committed supply agreement since the first quarter of 2022, inclusive of beverage can and end volume requirements and associated accounts payable with Ball. In the event that satisfactory rectifying action is not taken in response to the notification of breach, Ball intends to pursue legal action to recover all amounts due and seek damages for non-performance. Ball recorded a charge reflecting an increased risk of not being able to fully collect amounts due from the customer. After recording this charge, Ball has financial exposure on balances due from the customer of $37 million, which are presented in receivables, net, other current assets, and other assets, in its unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Ball considers that losses in the event of an unfavorable outcome to the dispute and any related legal action (or gains in the event of a favorable outcome) would not have a material effect upon its liquidity, results of operations or financial condition.
(3) Ball sold its remaining 49 percent owned equity method investment in Ball Metalpack and recorded a gain. In the second quarter of 2022, Ball recorded charges associated with the reduction of sales price due to customary closing adjustments related to the sale.
(4) The company donated funds to The Ball Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic organization with efforts to build a better world. The Ball Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations primarily in communities where the company operates, focusing on priorities related to education, recycling, and disaster relief and preparedness.
(5) Ball recorded a gain from Ball Metalpack's repayment of a loan which was formerly fully reserved.
(6) Ball recorded net impacts associated with its inability to hedge Russian ruble currency exposures.
(7) Ball recorded a benefit for a reduction in the deferred tax liability on the investment in its Russian business which was partially offset by a charge to settle a tax dispute in Uruguay.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Policing Institute (the Institute) is proud to announce and welcome Robin S. Engel, PhD as the Institute's Senior Vice President, becoming the second highest-ranking executive within the national non-profit research and policy organization dedicated to excellence in policing and community safety through science and innovation.
Dr. Robin S. Engel, a nationally known and highly respected criminologist, has served as a Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Director of the Center for Police Research and Policy. From 2015 to 2019, she served as UC's Vice President for Safety and Reform, where her administrative duties included oversight of daily operations of the university's public safety department and implementation of comprehensive police reforms in the aftermath of a critical incident involving the fatal police shooting of an unarmed motorist.
For more than two decades, Dr. Engel has worked to engage in policing research designed to reduce harm in communities and make police-community encounters safer, promoting best practices through academic-practitioner partnerships. She has served as Principal Investigator for over 90 studies and projects and was ranked among the top academics in the field of criminal justice and criminology based on publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Engel currently serves as a governor-appointed member of the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board, co-chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police's Research Advisory Committee, and member of the National Policing Institute's Council on Policing Reforms and Race. Dr. Engel currently leads research teams implementing and evaluating violence reduction, police training, and police reform initiatives across dozens of cities, along with a large-scale evaluation of state-mandated police reforms.
"I am honored to join the Institute's remarkable team working every day to enhance the efficacy of policing and bring safety to communities," said Dr. Engel.
"As a top scholar and a trusted, leading authority in police science, Dr. Engel brings valuable expertise, strategy, and thought leadership to the Institute, further enabling us to bring about positive and evidence-informed changes and improvements to policing and public safety in communities nationwide. On behalf of the Institute's Board of Directors and staff, we are proud to welcome Dr. Engel and her team to the Institute," said James Burch, the Institute's President. The Institute's Board Chair, Ronal Serpas, PhD of Loyola University, added, "we are proud to welcome such a prestigious scholar to the Institute who will help us to lead the way in advancing policing in an independent and non-partisan manner as our mission requires."
Dr. Engel will lead the transition of her work and her team into the National Policing Institute over the next several months. As the Senior Vice President for the Institute, Dr. Engel will provide leadership and oversight of the Institute's scientific investments and strategy and the Institute's work to translate and integrate research into practices.
Established in 1970, the National Policing Institute (formerly the National Police Foundation) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to pursuing excellence in policing through science and innovation. The Institute has researched all aspects of policing and is leading the way in promoting and sharing evidence-based practices and innovation among law enforcement. The Institute works with policing organizations, public safety agencies and communities nationwide and internationally, providing research, translation, training, technical assistance, and modern technology implementation. The Institute has long been a highly respected leader in conducting rigorous, high-quality scientific experiments in policing.
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RADNOR, Pa. , July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Oscar Health, Inc. (Oscar) (NYSE: OSCR). The action charges Oscar with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of Oscar's materially misleading statements to the public, Oscar investors have suffered significant losses.
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In March, 2021, Oscar conducted its IPO, selling 36,391,946 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $39.00 per share. Oscar received net proceeds of approximately $1.3 billion from the IPO.
On August 12, 2021, Oscar disclosed that its Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) for the second quarter of 2021 was 82.4%, an increase of 2170 basis points year-over year, claiming that the increase was primarily driven by meaningfully lower utilization in 2Q20 as a result of COVID-19, as well as higher COVID-19 testing and treatment costs. Oscar also disclosed that its net loss for the quarter was $73.1 million, an increase of $32.1 million year-over-year.
Then, on November 10, 2021, Oscar disclosed that its third quarter 2021 MLR increased 920 basis points year-over-year, to 99.7%. Oscar claimed, again, that the MLR increase was primarily driven by higher net COVID costs, as well as several other purported reasons. Oscar also disclosed that its net loss for the quarter was $212.7 million, an increase of $133.6 million year-over-year.
Following this news, Oscar's share price fell $4.05 per share, or 24.5%, to close at $12.47 per share on November 11, 2021. At the time of the filing of the complaint, Oscar stock has traded as low as $5.76 per share, a more than 85% decline from the $39.00 per share IPO price.
Oscar investors may, no later than July 11, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Oscar investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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LAVAL, QC, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health" or the "Company") today announced the results of its 2022 annual meeting of shareholders and certain other updates with respect to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board").
Annual Meeting Results
The 12 directors nominated at the Company's 2022 annual meeting of shareholders held on June 21, 2022 were elected by a vote of the shareholders. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below:
At the annual meeting of shareholders, shareholders also approved in a non-binding advisory vote the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, approved amendments to the Company's 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan and appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm until the close of the Company's 2023 annual meeting of shareholders.
The final vote tabulation on all matters voted on at the meeting will be reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on a current report on Form 8-K, and such report will be made available on the Company's SEDAR profile and on the Company's website at www.bauschhealth.com.
Updates to Board of Directors
The Company also announced today that Joseph C. Papa resigned from the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Papa's decision to resign from the Board was not due to any dispute or disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
The Board appointed John A. Paulson to the Board to fill the resulting vacancy, effective upon Mr. Papa's resignation. Mr. Paulson will also serve as the Chairperson of the Board. The Board has not determined at this time the committees, if any, to which Mr. Paulson will be appointed. Pursuant to the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines, because Mr. Paulson is an independent director, the Board will no longer have the position of Lead Independent Director. The current Lead Independent Director, Mr. Ross, will continue to serve on the Board.
Mr. Paulson currently serves as an independent director of Bausch + Lomb Corporation. He also previously served on the board of the Company from June 2017 to May 2022. Mr. Paulson is the President and Portfolio Manager of Paulson & Co. Inc., an investment management company, which he founded in 1994. Mr. Paulson has been a Chairman of the Board of BrightSphere Investment Group Inc., a publicly traded asset management holding company, since April 2020, and has been a director since 2018. He also currently serves as a member of the advisory board of Harvard Business School. Mr. Paulson previously served as a director of American International Group Inc., a multinational finance and insurance corporation, from May 2016 to June 2017.
"The Company and the Board of Directors would like to thank Mr. Papa for his leadership over the past six years. Joe oversaw significant change in the business during his tenure and we appreciate his role in Bausch Health's continued transformation," said CEO Thomas J. Appio.
"I am excited about the Company's future and its potential to create shareholder value," added John Paulson.
About Bausch Health
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global diversified pharmaceutical company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, through our approximately 90% ownership of Bausch + Lomb Corporation. With our leading durable brands, we are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. For more information, visit www.bauschhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Topeka man killed Sunday in single-vehicle crash in Osage County
Published: Apr. 25, 2022 at 7:20 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was killed early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash in northern Osage County, authorities said.
The crash was reported at 4 a.m. Sunday at 11810 S. Shawnee Heights Road.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2011 Kia Optima was northbound on S. Shawnee Heights Road when the car failed to negotiatte a curve and left the roadway.
The car then came to rest in a field on the east side of the roadway.
The driver, identified as Sir Alvis Jail Oneal, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene. The patrol said Oneal wasn’t wearing a seat belt.
A passenger, Sky Zarel Jackson, 23, of Topeka, was reported uninjured. The patrol said Jackson was wearing his seat belt.
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Positive result and stronger market outlook
- Total income
Q2: SEK 180.8 (208.4) million
HY1: SEK 304.9 (388.0) million
- EBITDA
Q2: SEK 102.7 (-16.7) million
HY1: SEK 132.4 (-62.4) million
- Result before tax
Q2: SEK 36.5 (-88.4) million
HY1: SEK 6.0 (-208.6) million
- Result per share after tax
Q2: SEK 0.75 (-1.88)
HY1: SEK 0.11 (-4.42)
Events in the second quarter
- Sale of Suezmax tanker Stena Supreme. The sale had a positive liquidity effect of approximately USD 4 million.
- Strong market. Result affected by profit-sharing of USD 1.9 million for HY1, enabling accelerated loan repayments.
Events after the end of the quarter
- Agreement signed for sale of P-MAX tanker Stena Paris. The sale is expected to enable accelerated loan repayments of approximately USD 5 million.
Key figures Jan-Jun 2022
- Total income, SEK million: 304.9 (388.0)
- EBITDA, SEK million: 132.4 (-62.4)
- EBITDA, USD million: 13.8 (-7.4)
- Operating result, SEK million: 46.5 (-176.1)
- Result before tax, SEK million: 6.0 (-208.6)
- Result after tax, SEK million: 5.2 (-211.1)
- Equity ratio, %: 20 (24)
- Return on equity, %: neg (neg)
- Available liquid funds, including unutilised credit facilities, SEK million: 88.9 (139.5)
- Result per share after tax, SEK: 0.11 (-4.42)
- Equity per share, SEK: 7.18 (14.67)
- Lost-time injuries: 0 (2)
This information is information that Concordia Maritime Aktiebolag (publ) is obliged to publish in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was provided by the contact person below for publication on 17 August 2022 at 13.00 CEST.
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Market drivers include cost reduction of energy storage, microgrid controller upgrades, and potential energy offsets that remote microgrids can provide
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes the global deployment of clean energy microgrids.
In response to emerging threats to power grids globally—extreme weather events, earthquakes, and wildfires—the resiliency that microgrids provide offers special value. Microgrids can enable the integration of mixed asset fleets of distributed energy resources (DER) at the distribution grid, so they can subsequently be controlled as an ensemble. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, the global deployment of clean energy microgrids is expected to grow from 4,288.8 MW in 2022 to 20,053.9 MW in 2031 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7%.
"The growth and diversity of DER propels the growth of microgrid deployments," says Roberto Rodriguez Labastida, principal research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "Microgrids provide a platform for the aggregation and optimization of DER to provide services of enhanced resilience and reliability. Through enhanced resiliency microgrids can be robust against emerging threats of extreme weather events, earthquakes, wildfires, and even terrorist activity."
Multiple drivers and barriers influence the growth of microgrid deployment overall. Market drivers include the cost reduction of energy storage, microgrid controller upgrades, an overall impetus for modular microgrids, and the potential energy offsets that remote microgrids can provide. In contrast, the main barriers for microgrid deployments are complications with renewable energy deployments, lack of consensus on the value of resiliency, long delays incurred during microgrid interconnections, and lastly, compatibility issues, according to the report.
The report, Clean Energy Microgrids Market Forecast, provides a market analysis of the global deployment of clean energy microgrids over the period 2022-2031. Clean energy microgrids are segmented based on their composition into 50%-clean energy microgrids—assets that leverage the natural gas infrastructure for delivering power, such as microturbines and fuel cells—and 100%-clean energy microgrids, which deliver power via solar, wind, and storage. Guidehouse Insights further reports on the business models that are used for deploying the clean energy microgrids over the outlook period. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Clean Energy Microgrids Market Forecast, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Insights based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.
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We’re finally learning more about long Covid
By Rob Picheta and Hafsa Khalil, CNN
Vaccines, variants, natural immunity and better treatment options mean catching Covid-19 now isn’t the same as it was a year or two ago.
But for millions of people who contracted the virus even in the pandemic’s first months, the impact of the disease lingers.
As many as one in five adults who recovered from a Covid-19 infection have experienced at least one medical condition relating to long Covid, according to a study published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
That figure jumps to one in four in people aged 65 and older. The most common conditions among all adults were respiratory symptoms and musculoskeletal pain, the researchers found. Covid patients were also twice as likely as other people to have conditions affecting the lungs.
Despite the vast scientific attention paid to understanding Covid-19 and developing vaccines and treatments, health experts are still learning about long Covid — one of the pandemic’s most unusual and detrimental phenomena.
We don’t even know how many people have it. Estimates of the frequency of long-term symptoms of Covid range from 5% to 80%, according to the CDC. The World Health Organization’s estimates range from 10% to 20%.
CDC researchers analyzed medical records for more than 350,000 people who tested positive between March 2020 and November 2021, so their new study provides a valuable clue to understanding the prevalence of the condition.
Another development came from a Scottish study, published on Monday, which found that more severe cases of Covid-19 can cause long-term damage to a range of organs.
Heart inflammation was found to be an ongoing problem for one in eight patients who were hospitalized with Covid-19, according to the study, which followed the progress of 159 people for a year after their hospital stay.
Inflammation across the body and damage to the kidneys were also common. And the study supported other research that indicated women are more at risk of suffering from long Covid than men.
“COVID-19 is a multi-system disease, and our study shows that injury on the heart, lungs and kidneys can be seen after initial hospitalisation in scans and blood tests,” Colin Berry, the cardiology professor who led the University of Glasgow study, said. He added that their findings “bridge a vital knowledge gap” in our understanding of long Covid.
Earlier research suggests that a small portion of people who now live with long Covid may have shown no Covid-19 symptoms at all when they were initially infected — or have had mild or unusual symptoms.
Last month, US President Joe Biden unveiled a new push to detect and treat long Covid, including raising awareness of the condition as a potential cause of disability.
But the one thing that is certain is that long Covid is unpredictable and, even this deep into the pandemic, it remains something of a scientific enigma.
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Q: Will there ever be a longer-lasting Covid-19 vaccine?
A: Currently, vaccine immunity fades after a few months, with scientists working around the clock to devise new versions to fight the waves of mutations.
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, told CNN that “some vaccine platforms give a very high degree of protection but the durability isn’t very long,” because of the constant emergence of new variants.
The mRNA platform — used in the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines — makes redesigning the vaccines easier and faster, but we don’t know how long their immunity lasts because SARS-CoV-2 changes too frequently.
To make a longer-lasting vaccine, Fauci said, “we’ve got to get better platforms and immunogens, maybe with adjuvants (immune-response enhancing substance) that allow us to have a greater durability of protection.”
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Three-dose Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in young children, Pfizer and BioNTech say
On Monday, Pfizer and BioNTech said three child-size doses of their Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be safe and “well tolerated,” and showed a strong immune response in children aged 6 months to 5 years.
The vaccine makers said they will finish submitting the trial data to the US Food and Drug Administration this week.
Antibodies tested one month after the third dose was administered in the trial showed the vaccine produced a similar immune response as two doses in 16- to 25-year-olds, the companies said, with mid-trial results showing vaccine efficacy of 80.3% against symptomatic Covid-19.
In a statement, Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said “these topline safety, immunogenicity and efficacy data are encouraging, and we look forward to soon completing our submissions to regulators globally with the hope of making this vaccine available to younger children as quickly as possible, subject to regulatory authorization.”
A new billionaire joined the ranks nearly every day during the pandemic
The wealthy only got wealthier during the Covid-19 pandemic.
More than 500 people have joined the ranks of the billionaires since 2020, bringing the worldwide total to 2,668, according to an analysis released by Oxfam on Sunday. That means a new billionaire was minted about every 30 hours, on average, so far during the pandemic.
The cost of energy and food is sending prices rocketing, but these industries are booming, Oxfam said. The head of inequality policy at Oxfam, Max Lawson, said he had “never seen such a dramatic growth in poverty and growth in wealth at the same moment in history.”
The report coincided with the start of the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Monday, a gathering of international leaders and the world’s wealthiest.
North Korea claims ‘positive trend’ in Covid cases
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looks like he’s in trouble. With more than 2 million cases of what the country refers to as “fever” in little more than a week among its famously isolated population of 25 million, there is the potential for a national humanitarian disaster, especially as most are thought to be unvaccinated.
But despite this, state-run media KCNA Sunday reported a “positive trend” that has seen the daily number of new “fever” cases drop below 200,000.
The lack of independent reporting from inside North Korea means these numbers are difficult to verify and met with the same skepticism as the rest of the country’s Covid reporting.
Countries have offered vaccine aid that has yet to be answered. During his visit to South Korea, US President Joe Biden said on Saturday that the US had offered to provide vaccines, but Pyongyang had yet to answer.
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Covid-19 reinfection is not a myth, so always test yourself
If you think being vaccinated or having previously caught Covid-19 means you’re out of the woods, think again.
The latest high-profile case of reinfection comes from late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel, who announced this week that he caught Covid twice in a short space of time.
Make sure to test yourself if you have reason to think you might have Covid, even if you’ve already had it recently.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) are joining together to strongly support the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act. We applaud the introduction of this legislation by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), which marks an important step in further recognizing the vital role advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) have in our nation's health care system.
This critically important legislation will improve access to health care for millions of patients. The ICAN Act will remove administrative, practice and other barriers currently faced by APRNs and their patients. This legislation is consistent with the recommendations from numerous health care stakeholders, including the National Academy of Medicine in their The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity report. This report recommends that "all relevant state, federal and private organizations enable nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training by removing practice barriers that prevent them from more fully addressing social needs and social determinants of health and improve health care access, quality, and value."
Today, more than 200,000 APRNs are treating Medicare patients, and approximately 40% of Medicare beneficiaries are receiving care from APRNs. It is essential Congress removes barriers to care for the hundreds of thousands of APRNs and their millions of patients in order to maximize the ability of our health care workforce to meet the needs of patients and communities. The ICAN Act will improve access to health care by updating the Medicare and Medicaid programs, enabling APRNs to practice to the top of their education and clinical training.
"It is time for Congress to eliminate burdensome laws and regulations," said AANA President Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA. "Allowing certified registered nurse anesthetists and other APRNs to practice to the full scope of their training and licensure will ensure that patients are put first, that competition drives down costs through the removal of artificial and unnecessary barriers, and that providers of all types are able to better serve their patients."
"The ICAN Act will improve our health care system, retire barriers to practice, and enable patients to receive timely access to health care from their chosen health care provider," said AANP President April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN. "NPs practice in nearly every health care setting and provide care to patients across the life span. The millions of patients who choose NPs as their health care providers should have equitable access to the health care they deserve. The changes made by this legislation are vitally important to patients and providers alike."
"It is critical that laws and regulations facilitate the most efficient relationships between health care professionals and create systems in which midwives and other APRNs can communicate openly, practice collaboratively, and provide quality care that falls within everyone's professional scope of practice," stated ACNM CEO Katrina Holland. "Decades of research demonstrates that midwifery care can improve maternal health outcomes, the ICAN Act ensures that certified nurse-midwives can bring their evidenced-based skillset and knowledge to fully meet the needs of their patients."
"Nurses play a critical role in our health care delivery system, often by serving as the primary source of care in many communities. This is especially true of APRNs who were able to practice at the top of their license during the height of the pandemic, due to waivers granted by Federal and state governments, and in doing so provided access to high-quality care for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients alike," said ANA President Dr. Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN. "Modern health care requires flexibility. We cannot not be hindered by antiquated barriers to practice or petty turf wars over perceived hierarchies. The health of our patients and communities must come first. The ICAN Act means that APRNs, including nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and clinical nurse specialists will be able to care for their patients at the fullest extent of their abilities while experiencing fewer disruptions and less interference."
MEDIA CONTACTS
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA): Patti Flesher
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): Bryan Black
American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM): Natalia Kimrey
American Nurses Association (ANA): Zachary Levine
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Total Revenues of $534.2M, up 17% Year Over Year; Subscription Services Revenues of $428.6M, up 17% Year Over Year
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE: VEEV), a leading provider of industry cloud solutions for the global life sciences industry, today announced results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2022.
"Our innovation engine is delivering more value to our customers than ever as we continue making progress with established and newly launched products in commercial and R&D," said CEO Peter Gassner. "We are early in a large and growing opportunity and look forward to expanding our position as the strategic technology partner to the life sciences industry across their most critical functions."
- Revenues: Total revenues for the second quarter were $534.2 million, up from $455.6 million one year ago, an increase of 17% year over year. Subscription services revenues for the second quarter were $428.6 million, up from $366.4 million one year ago, an increase of 17% year over year.
- Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Income(1): Second quarter operating income was $101.1 million, compared to $124.6 million one year ago, a decrease of 19% year over year. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter was $202.0 million, compared to $191.6 million one year ago, an increase of 5% year over year.
- Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income(1): Second quarter net income was $90.6 million, compared to $108.9 million one year ago, a decrease of 17% year over year. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter was $166.2 million, compared to $152.7 million one year ago, an increase of 9% year over year.
- Net Income per Share and Non-GAAP Net Income per Share(1): For the second quarter, fully diluted net income per share was $0.56, compared to $0.67 one year ago, while non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share was $1.03, compared to $0.94 one year ago.
"Veeva's durable business model delivered another quarter of solid revenue growth and strong profitability," said CFO Brent Bowman. "We are very confident in our competitive position and we are performing well financially as we track ahead of our 2025 targets."
- Leading Through Innovation in Commercial — Veeva continues to expand its leadership through product excellence and customer success in core and new product areas. This quarter saw a significant Veeva CRM release with major innovations to optimize content use across channels to enable efficient and compliant hybrid engagement models.
- A Record Number of Customers for Veeva Quality — This quarter saw a major milestone with Veeva Vault Quality, as more than 500 customers are now using at least one Vault Quality Suite product, including more than 200 Vault Training customers. Strong momentum in the second quarter included a record 52 Vault Quality customer wins and significant progress on Vault QMS projects with enterprise customers. New product innovations in Vault LIMS and Vault Validation Management are progressing well and will start working with early-adopter customers later this year.
- Groundbreaking Insights from Veeva Business Consulting — Veeva Business Consulting published the Veeva Pulse Field Trends Report, a first-ever industrywide view of global customer engagement based upon more than 130 million quarterly HCP interactions. With a unique foundation of data-driven insights and a deep knowledge of Veeva products, Veeva Business Consulting had a record revenue quarter and is quickly becoming a strategic resource to help customers realize their digital transformation.
- Victory for Employee Rights and the Industry — In a major win for employee rights and the life sciences industry, a federal court dismissed the baseless trade secret lawsuit Medidata filed against Veeva in 2017, blocking Medidata's attempt to stifle innovation and free flow of talent. Finding that Medidata was unable to substantiate its claims against Veeva, the judge ended the proceedings and rejected the suit midway through the jury trial. Veeva has been a long-standing supporter of employee rights and the movement to ban the use of non-compete agreements. Medidata's abusive lawsuit further underscores the need for greater protection of worker rights to freely change employers, which promotes fair competition and economic growth.
Veeva is providing guidance for its fiscal third quarter ending October 31, 2022 as follows:
- Total revenues between $545 and $547 million.
- Non-GAAP operating income between $209 and $211 million(2).
- Non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share between $1.07 and $1.08(2).
Veeva is providing updated guidance for its fiscal year ending January 31, 2023 as follows:
- Total revenues between $2,140 and $2,145 million.
- Non-GAAP operating income of about $820 million(2).
- Non-GAAP fully diluted net income per share of approximately $4.17(2).
Prepared remarks and an investor presentation providing additional information and analysis can be found on Veeva's investor relations website at ir.veeva.com. Veeva will host a Q&A conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT today, August 31, 2022, and a replay of the call will be available on Veeva's investor relations website.
Veeva is the global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, Veeva serves more than 1,000 customers, ranging from the world's largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders and the industries it serves. For more information, visit veeva.com.
Veeva uses its ir.veeva.com website as a means of disclosing material non-public information, announcing upcoming investor conferences, and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts.
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding Veeva's expected future performance and, in particular, includes quotes from management and guidance provided as of August 31, 2022 about Veeva's expected future financial results. Estimating guidance accurately for future periods is difficult. It involves assumptions and internal estimates that may prove to be incorrect and is based on plans that may change. Hence, there is a significant risk that actual results could differ materially from the guidance we have provided in this release and we have no obligation to update such guidance. There are also numerous risks that have the potential to negatively impact our financial performance, including as a result of competitive factors, customer decisions and priorities, events that impact the life sciences industry, issues related to the security or performance of our products, the pandemic, issues that impact our ability to hire, retain and adequately compensate talented employees, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and general macroeconomic and geopolitical events (including inflationary pressures and impacts related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine). We have summarized what we believe are the principal risks to our business in a section titled "Summary of Risk Factors" on pages 37 and 38 in our filing on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2022 which you can find here. Additional details on the risks and uncertainties that may impact our business can be found in the same filing on Form 10-Q and in our subsequent SEC filings, which you can access at sec.gov. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these risks and uncertainties before making an investment decision.
Investor Relations Contact:
Ato Garrett
Veeva Systems Inc.
925-271-4204
ir@veeva.com
Media Contact:
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Veeva Systems Inc.
781-366-7617
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In Veeva's public disclosures, Veeva has provided non-GAAP measures, which it defines as financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. In addition to its GAAP measures, Veeva uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally for budgeting and resource allocation purposes and in analyzing its financial results. For the reasons set forth below, Veeva believes that excluding the following items provides information that is helpful in understanding its operating results, evaluating its future prospects, comparing its financial results across accounting periods, and comparing its financial results to its peers, many of which provide similar non-GAAP financial measures.
- Excess tax benefits. Excess tax benefits from employee stock plans are dependent on previously agreed-upon equity grants to our employees, vesting of those grants, stock price, and exercise behavior of our employees, which can fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Because these fluctuations are not directly related to our business operations, Veeva excludes excess tax benefits for its internal management reporting processes. Veeva management also finds it useful to exclude excess tax benefits when assessing the level of cash provided by operating activities. Given the nature of the excess tax benefits, Veeva believes excluding it allows investors to make meaningful comparisons between our operating cash flows from quarter to quarter and those of other companies.
- Impact of tax legislation. Veeva excludes the direct cash payments associated with the newly effective tax legislation requiring the capitalization of certain research and development expenses for purposes of calculating non-GAAP operating cash flows. Veeva does not believe the impact resulting from changes in the tax treatment of research and development costs to be indicative of its operating performance, nor does Veeva management consider such impact in assessing the level of cash provided by operating activities. Accordingly, Veeva believes excluding the impact of this change in tax law provides for better evaluation of its current operating performance and comparison to past operating results.
- Stock-based compensation expenses. Veeva excludes stock-based compensation expenses primarily because they are non-cash expenses that Veeva excludes from its internal management reporting processes. Veeva's management also finds it useful to exclude these expenses when they assess the appropriate level of various operating expenses and resource allocations when budgeting, planning and forecasting future periods. Moreover, because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types that companies can use, Veeva believes excluding stock-based compensation expenses allows investors to make meaningful comparisons between our recurring core business operating results and those of other companies.
- Amortization of purchased intangibles. Veeva incurs amortization expense for purchased intangible assets in connection with acquisitions of certain businesses and technologies. Amortization of intangible assets is a non-cash expense and is inconsistent in amount and frequency because it is significantly affected by the timing, size of acquisitions and the inherent subjective nature of purchase price allocations. Because these costs have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and are non-cash expenses, Veeva excludes these expenses for its internal management reporting processes. Veeva's management also finds it useful to exclude these charges when assessing the appropriate level of various operating expenses and resource allocations when budgeting, planning and forecasting future periods. Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to Veeva's revenues earned during the periods presented and will contribute to Veeva's future period revenues as well.
- Income tax effects on the difference between GAAP and non-GAAP costs and expenses. The income tax effects that are excluded relate to the imputed tax impact on the difference between GAAP and non-GAAP costs and expenses due to stock-based compensation and purchased intangibles for GAAP and non-GAAP measures.
There are limitations to using non-GAAP financial measures because non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures provided by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by Veeva's management about which items are adjusted to calculate its non-GAAP financial measures. Veeva compensates for these limitations by analyzing current and future results on a GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis and also by providing GAAP measures in its public disclosures.
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Veeva encourages its investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety, not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business, and to view its non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of GAAP to the non-GAAP financial measures has been provided in the tables below.
The following tables reconcile the specific items excluded from GAAP metrics in the calculation of non-GAAP metrics for the periods shown below:
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, will host a webinar in collaboration with NI on Thursday, August 23, at 11 a.m. CDT titled "Using Python to Automate NI DAQ Hardware."
During the webinar, Austin Stanton, senior solution marketer at NI, will walk participants through the benefits of using NI hardware with Python, the steps to get to first measurement and to complete your test process, and how to use NI's no-code FlexLogger software.
The webinar will also cover:
- Using Python and getting quality data
- Having test system flexibility and scalability with NI hardware
- Creating simple automated test sequences
"NI's automated test and measurement products help engineers advance their projects faster by helping them analyze the data from their systems in real time," said Eric Halvorson, partnership marketing manager at Digi-Key. "Our webinar will help attendees learn the best of both worlds by using Python's simplicity and NI DAQ's hardware quality and robustness."
To attend the webinar, submit a registration form. If you can't attend the live webinar, Digi-Key will send the recording after the event to those who register.
For more information about NI and to order from their product portfolio, visit the Digi-Key website.
About Digi-Key Electronics
Digi-Key Electronics, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as both the leader and continuous innovator in the high service distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. As the original pioneer in this space, Digi-Key provides more than 13.4 million components from over 2,300 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. Beyond the products that drive technology innovation, Digi-Key also supports design engineers and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Editorial Contact
Megan Derkey
Bellmont Partners
+1 612-255-1115
digikey@bellmontpartners.com
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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --- Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) today announced that Erik Hirsch, Vice Chairman and Head of Strategic Initiatives, will be participating at the 2022 Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on Wednesday, June 15 at 1:00 PM ET. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on Hamilton Lane's Shareholders page or by clicking here.
For those unable to listen to the live audio webcast of the event, a replay will be available on Hamilton Lane's Shareholders page shortly after the presentation for a period of one year.
About Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) is a leading private markets investment management firm providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 530 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has over $901 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $106 billion in discretionary assets and nearly $795 billion in advisory assets, as of March 31, 2022. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonlane.com or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamilton-lane/.
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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AACC is pleased to announce that Erika Cheung and Tyler Shultz—two of the key whistleblowers who helped bring down Theranos—will speak in a special fireside chat at the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago. In this session, Cheung and Shultz will discuss the ethical challenges they faced in their efforts to reveal Theranos' fraud and protect patients from the company's faulty tests.
After Theranos launched its retail testing service in 2013, it quickly gained national prominence with its promise of revolutionizing the way lab testing works in the U.S. However, when laboratory experts were finally able to evaluate Theranos' actual science at the 2016 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting, Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was unable to dispel suspicions that she was lying about her technology's capabilities.
Cheung and Shultz worked with fellow whistleblowers to reveal—both to federal regulators and the press—that the Theranos laboratory actively put patients at risk of misdiagnosis and harm by offering them unreliable tests. Cheung later testified at Holmes' trial as well. It is in large part thanks to the courage of these whistleblowers that Theranos was shut down and Holmes convicted of fraud.
Cheung and Shultz will discuss their experience with getting the truth out about Theranos on July 26 at the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting. Specifically, they will focus on the ethics of the situation they found themselves in at Theranos, as well as the overall ethical obligations of clinical laboratories and the vital role laboratory medicine professionals play in keeping patients safe. The discussion will be moderated by AACC President Dr. Stephen R. Master, who himself served as an expert witness in Elizabeth Holmes' trial.
"It is a great honor to be able to feature Erika Cheung and Tyler Shultz at the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting," said Master. "They exemplify the commitment that all laboratory medicine professionals have to providing high quality test results that lead to effective patient care, and they are an inspiration to the community at large. All of us at AACC are looking forward to hearing their insights into the ethics of laboratory testing."
Arrangements for the appearance of Tyler Shultz were made through UTA Speakers, New York, NY.
Session Information
AACC Annual Scientific Meeting registration is free for members of the media. Reporters can register online here: https://www.xpressreg.net/register/aacc0722/media/landing.asp
Tuesday, July 26
1 - 2:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time
Room S100
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago
About the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
The AACC Annual Scientific Meeting offers 5 days packed with opportunities to learn about exciting science from July 24-28. Plenary sessions will explore artificial intelligence-based clinical prediction models, advances in multiplex technologies, human brain organogenesis, building trust between the public and healthcare experts, and direct mass spectrometry techniques.
At the AACC Clinical Lab Expo, more than 700 exhibitors will fill the show floor of the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago with displays of the latest diagnostic technology, including but not limited to COVID-19 testing, artificial intelligence, mobile health, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, point-of-care, and automation.
About AACC
Dedicated to achieving better health through laboratory medicine, AACC brings together more than 70,000 clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists, and business leaders from around the world focused on clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine, lab management, and other areas of progressing laboratory science. Since 1948, AACC has worked to advance the common interests of the field, providing programs that advance scientific collaboration, knowledge, expertise, and innovation. For more information, visit www.aacc.org.
Christine DeLong
AACC
Senior Manager, Communications & PR
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cdelong@aacc.org
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AACC
Senior Director, Communications & PR
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NEW ORLEANS, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Novavax, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NVAX).
On August 5, 2021, the Company disclosed another delay in filing the Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA") for its COVID-19 vaccine product candidate, NVX-CoV2373, from the third quarter of 2021 to the fourth quarter of 2021. Then, on October 19, 2021, Politico reported that anonymous sources stated that manufacturing issues could delay regulatory authorizations and approvals for NVX-CoV2373 until the end of 2022.
The Company has been sued in a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information, violating federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Novavax's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Novavax shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-nvax/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-185
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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NEWARK, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTGX) today reported that on April 18, 2022, it issued inducement awards to three recently hired employees in accordance with the terms of their employment offer letters. The awards were granted under the Protagonist Therapeutics Amended and Restated Inducement Plan, which was adopted May 29, 2018, and amended February 18, 2020 and February 15, 2022.
Asif Ali, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, received options to purchase 82,500 shares and restricted stock units (RSUs) to acquire 13,750 shares, respectively, of Protagonist Therapeutics common stock. Two additional new employees received, in the aggregate, options to purchase 75,000 shares of Protagonist Therapeutics common stock.
The exercise price of the options is $19.19, which was the per-share closing price of Protagonist Therapeutics common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market on April 18, 2022. The shares subject to the option vest over a four-year period, with 25 percent of the shares subject to the option vesting on the first anniversary of the employees' date of hire and the remainder vesting in equal monthly installments over three years thereafter. One-fourth of the shares underlying the RSUs will vest annually over a four-year period. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the Company's board of directors and were granted as a material inducement to entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5635(c)(4).
About Protagonist Therapeutics
Protagonist Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company with multiple peptide-based new chemical entities in different stages of clinical development, all derived from the Company's proprietary technology platform.
Protagonist's pipeline includes rusfertide, an investigational, injectable hepcidin mimetic currently in the REVIVE Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical trial for polycythemia vera (PV), the PACIFIC Phase 2 study in PV subjects with high hematocrit levels, and a recently completed Phase 2a study for hereditary hemochromatosis. The Company has opened sites and initiated patient screening for VERIFY, a single, global Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of a once weekly, subcutaneously self-administered dose of rusfertide.
The Company is also evaluating an orally delivered, gut-restricted alpha-4-beta-7 integrin specific antagonist peptide (PN-943), currently in the IDEAL Phase 2 study in adults with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis. The Company is targeting ulcerative colitis as the initial indication. Data readout from the Phase 2 study is expected in the second quarter of 2022.
Protagonist has granted Janssen an exclusive worldwide license to research, develop and commercialize oral IL-23 receptor antagonists based on the Company's intellectual property. Current development efforts are centered on PN-235, discovered by Protagonist and further developed in collaboration with Janssen. FRONTIER 1, a Phase 2b multicenter, randomized, placebo controlled, dose-ranging study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PN-235 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, commenced in early 2022.
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HONG KONG, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) ( "Akeso" ), a China-based biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic antibodies for Oncology & Immunology, released clinical details in poster presentation featuring phase Ib/II study of its Ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF BsAbs, AK112) in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Summary of the clinical results:
- AK112 was safe and well tolerated, with no significant difference between squamous NSCLC (SQ-NSCLC) and non-squamous NSCLC (NSQ-NSCLC) patients. The incidence rate of grade 3-4 TRAE was 13.5%, with no TRAE leading to permanent treatment discontinuation.
- Among 54 treatment-naïve patients with PD-L1 positive (PD-L1 TPS≥1%) who had at least one post-treatment tumor assessment, the objective response rate (ORR) was 50.0% and disease control rate (DCR) was 96.3%.
- Among 50 treatment-naïve patients receiving AK112 >10 mg/kg Q3W, AK112 presented encouraging anti-tumor efficacy in different PD-L1 expression levels:
This is a multicenter, phase Ib/II, open-label study of AK112 monotherapy in advanced NSCLC (NCT04900363). As of 4 March, 2022, 96 patients were enrolled, 90 of whom had at least one post-treatment tumor assessment. The dose-selection part was divided into four different dosing regimens including 10 mg/kg Q3W, 20 mg/kg Q2W, 20 mg/kg Q3W or 30 mg/kg Q3W, with safety and ORR as the primary endpoints.
Akeso is conducting a phase III study of AK112 monotherapy versus Pembrolizumab monotherapy as the first-line treatment for NSCLC patients with positive PD-L1 expression. In addition, a phase III study of AK112 plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy in EGFR+ advanced non-squamous NSCLC that failed in prior EGFR-TKI therapy (NCT05184712) is ongoing. AK112 has been investigated for different stages of treatment for both NSCLC and small cell lung cancer.
Related Study
KEYNOTE-042 study is a clinical study in patients with PD-L1 positive (TPS ≥ 1%) locally advanced/metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without EGFR/ALK alterations. According to this study, ORR was 27.0% in patients with PD-L1 TPS≥1%) and 39.0% in patients with TPS≥50% in the Pembrolizumab group.[1][2]
Reference
[1] Mok TSK, Wu YL, Kudaba I, et al. KEYNOTE-042 Investigators. Pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy for previously untreated, PD-L1-expressing, locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (KEYNOTE-042): a randomised, open-label, controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2019 May 4;393(10183):1819-1830. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32409-7.
[2] Disclaimer: the study mentioned above is for reference only. It doesn't necessarily represent the latest clinical study ongoing for the same indication, and it is not a head-to-head study derived from AK112 clinical trial.
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Blu Dot launches their new bedding line, significantly expanding the company's soft goods offerings, including sheet sets, duvet sets, quilts, shams, and throws.
MINNEAPOLIS, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The celebrated Minneapolis-based home furnishing and décor brand Blu Dot will debut its first complete bedding collection — a carefully curated line of sheets and bed coverings that marks a major move into the soft goods market for the company. This new collection continues the brand's quarter-century commitment to simple, fresh, modern design that is high-quality yet accessible, while also signaling a willingness to expand and engage with new audiences. Affordably priced from $125 - $325 the collection will be available starting July 11th online at bludot.com and in-stores for home delivery.
"At Blu Dot we have always offered bedroom furniture, and many of our products feature smart, cozy fabrics, so bedding seemed a natural next step. This collection fits perfectly and naturally complements our existing bedroom assortment,'" said John Christakos, co-founder and CEO of Blu Dot. "It marks a significant expansion for our brand, and one that we excitedly embrace as part of our continued twenty-five-year mission to bring original designs to as many people's homes as possible."
The new bedding line includes Blu Dot's first ever sheets in Egyptian Cotton Percale and Stone Washed Linen to an assortment of duvets, quilts, and throws. The collection's high-quality cotton and soft linens are effortlessly worn in and softer than soft, providing a laid-back vibe and luxurious comfort. Soft textures in an assortment of shades offer a wealth of possible combinations for a personalized touch.
Blu Dot's bedding collection continues the company's tradition of risk-taking when it comes to color. Rather than the traditional pastel options, the collection features bold, saturated hues that add a pop of color to any room. The textures were developed to accent the quality of the fabric through details such as Popple's textured finish or Ripple's elegant stitching details. Each piece was made in a long-standing, family-owned mill in Portugal that respects the culture's time-honored techniques while using modern technologies.
Two new sheet sets
The Egyptian Cotton "Percale Sheet Set" available in white, charcoal, loden green and grey blue
The "Stone Washed Linen Sheet Set" available in white, charcoal, loden green and grey blue
Five new duvet sets
The Egyptian Cotton "Percale Duvet Set" available in available in white, charcoal, loden green and grey blue
The "Stone Washed Linen Duvet Set" available in white, charcoal, loden green and grey blue
The cotton waffle weave "Cascade Duvet Set" available in white, charcoal, loden green and tomato
The textured linen "Popple Duvet Set" available in white, charcoal and grey blue
The 100% cotton "Kimball Stripe Duvet Set" available in white/putty, charcoal/putty and loden green/putty
Five new bed covers
The linen "Ester Quilt Set" available in charcoal, loden green, tomato and mustard
The textured, 100% cotton "Canfield Stripe Quilt Set" available in tomato and navy
The stitched linen "Ripple Coverlet Set" available in white, charcoal and grey blue
The heavy "Rainy Linen Throw" available in putty, charcoal, mustard and tomato
The heavy-knit "Marais Linen Throw" available in two color mixes
ABOUT BLU DOT
Blu Dot was established in 1997 by three college friends—two architects and a sculptor—in a 300-square-foot space in Minneapolis. Maurice Blanks, John Christakos, and Charlie Lazor set out to democratize good design by making beautifully crafted furniture and accessories based on modernist principles easy to acquire and enjoy. Today, led by Christakos and Blanks, Blu Dot offers a wide array of products and in 2018 was awarded the National Design Award from Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. In addition to their online shop at bludot.com, the brand has retail stores in the U.S., Mexico, and Australia, with five new locations slated to open in 2022. Blu Dot's work has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, and Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, and their book "Less is More (Difficult): 20 Years of Design at Blu Dot'' was released by Rizzoli in 2018 and chronicles the evolution of the brand. Now in its 25th year, Blu Dot remains deeply connected to its hometown of Minneapolis as well as its mission of making good design accessible.
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A century of milestones in treating heart disease
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A century of milestones in treating heart disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1900. Study findings from the 1930s and 1940s suggest that high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, and psychological stress were the leading risk factors for heart disease.
Scientists now know more about how poor diet, physical inactivity, and smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. The effects of these factors accumulate over a lifetime, so healthy lifestyle habits must start early in life. Public health campaigns to promote healthy eating, adequate exercise, and quitting smoking also play an important role in heart disease prevention.
In addition, scientists have made important scientific advances over the past century in diagnosing and treating heart disease through diagnostic imaging, recording the electrical activity of the heart, practicing innovative surgical techniques, and prescribing medication to lower cholesterol and manage blood pressure. Hospitals now have dedicated units with staff specially trained to treat and continuously monitor patients with heart disease.
ACLS Medical Training, a continuing education provider for advanced cardiac life support training, compiled research from academic journals, including the Netherlands Heart Journal, to identify 10 milestones in the treatment of heart disease during the last 120 years.
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1902: Electrodes monitor heart health
Willem Einthoven, a Dutch physiologist, recorded the first human electrocardiogram around the turn of the century. Einthoven used a device he developed called a string galvanometer to record the electrical activity of the heart muscle. He assigned the letters P, Q, R, S, and T to the inflections seen in the recording and was able to describe the electrical activity characteristic of several heart conditions. Einthoven’s use of the string galvanometer to study cardiac function won him the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 1924. The string galvanometer also proved useful for studying the peripheral and sympathetic nervous systems.
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1929: A catheter is used to better diagnose human heart conditions
Werner Forssmann, a German surgical resident, performed the first catheterization of the human heart on himself. Under local anesthesia, Forssmann used a fluoroscope to thread a urinary catheter from the crook of his right arm up into the right ventricle of his heart. He was able to view the catheter in his heart on an X-ray. Forssmann, Andre Cournand, and Dickinson Richards were awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 1956 for their work on cardiac catheterization.
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1949: A wearable device tracks heart rhythm
Norman “Jeff” Holter was a biophysicist who was interested in tracking electrical activity in the heart as people went about their daily routines. Around 1947, Holter first broadcast a radio electrocardiogram on himself while riding a stationary bicycle and wearing about 85 pounds of electrocardiogram recording equipment on his back.
Radio electrocardiography became obsolete with the invention of transistors. The components of a Holter monitor could now be put into a unit small enough for a purse or jacket pocket. In 1982, Holter said that although the 85 pounds of electrocardiogram equipment was impractical, it marked the dawn of a new era. Electrocardiograms could now be done on anyone doing any type of physical activity.
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1952: Submarine technology is used to study the heart
Using the same principles of sonar technology that tracked submarines during World War II, Swedish cardiologist Inge Edler and physicist Hellmuth Hertz adapted the technology to record movements of the walls of the heart and the function of healthy and diseased valves. Called echocardiography, Edler used this technique mostly for the preoperative study of a patient whose heart valves could be leaking or restricting blood flow. Cardiologists continued to develop this technique to include Doppler, 2-dimensional, contrast, and transesophageal echocardiography. The use of echocardiography is standard practice in cardiology today.
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1953: A machine temporarily functions for the heart and lungs during surgery
In 1931, Philadelphia surgeon John Gibbon witnessed the death of a young female patient from a pulmonary embolism—when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lung. The incident motivated him to spend years developing a machine that would take deoxygenated blood, oxygenate it, and pump it back into a patient’s arteries. He and his wife, Mary, worked together to test early versions of their machine on animals. Gibbon performed his first successful cardiopulmonary bypass on May 6, 1953, to correct a heart defect on 18-year-old Cecelia Bavolek, who went on to live for almost 50 more years.
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1961: The first cardiac care unit is developed in a hospital
Before 1961, people admitted to the hospital following an acute myocardial infarction, or heart attack, were often placed in beds that were unmonitored and far from nurses’ stations. The view was that medical staff should not disturb these patients. However, the risk of dying in the hospital following a myocardial infarction was as high as 30%. The first cardiac care unit, or CCU, was described in 1961 at a meeting of the Royal Thoracic Society by Dr. Desmond Julian, who established the specialty care center at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. The CCU provided patients with continuous electrocardiogram monitoring by trained staff, closed-chest cardiac resuscitation, and external defibrillation. It reduced mortality risk by half among those admitted for acute myocardial infarction.
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1960s–70s: New heart drugs enter the market
In 1962, while working for Imperial Chemical Industries, pharmacologist James Black developed beta-blocking agents to block the stimulating effects of noradrenaline and lower the amount of oxygen needed by the heart. Today, beta blockers are used to treat cardiac arrhythmias and for secondary prevention of a heart attack.
In the 1970s, Miguel Ondetti, Bernard Rubin, and David Cushman developed captopril, the first angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, while working for what is now Bristol Myers Squibb. Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension, and some kinds of congestive heart failure.
Biochemist Akira Endo isolated the first statin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, from a blue-green mold while working for Sankyo Pharmaceuticals in Japan in the mid-1970s.
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1977: World’s first heart angioplasty
The first coronary angioplasty was performed in September 1977 in Zurich, Switzerland, by Dr. Andreas Gruentzig. The patient was a 38-year-old heavy smoker with unstable angina, a chronic chest pain that occurs when the heart does not get enough blood and oxygen. The non-surgical procedure used a catheter to place a stent, or small hollow tube, in an obstructed coronary artery to increase blood flow.
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1981: A chemical allows doctors to trace blood flow in the heart
In 1981, doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles used Technetium-99m, a radionuclide isotope, to image and assess blood flow through the heart. Technetium-99m is the most commonly used radioactive isotope tracer for single-photon emission computerized tomography imaging of many organs, including the heart. Technetium-99m has a relatively short half-life compared to other radionuclides, so patients are exposed to less radiation when undergoing imaging tests.
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2002: A minimally invasive procedure widened heart valves
The most common heart valve disorder in developing countries is calcific aortic stenosis, a condition caused when valves harden and narrow to the point that blood flow is severely limited or even blocked. Historically, the condition had only a 60% survival rate with traditional surgical techniques, which called for opening the patient’s chest to insert a valve replacement.
Hoping to improve patient outcomes, Alain Cribier, a cardiologist at the University of Rouen’s Charles Nicolle Hospital, led a team that performed the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement in 2002. Developed over several decades, the groundbreaking procedure uses a thin catheter tube to enter the body through a very small incision, usually in the leg. The tube then carries a heart valve replacement to the damaged location, where doctors inflate it so that it opens up the valve to keep blood flowing. The minimally invasive procedure helps high-risk patients recover more safely by avoiding traditional open-heart surgery.
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- Former Lyft VP, Jules Flynn, returns to Australia to join Zoomo as Chief Operations Officer - overseeing expanding operations in seven countries
- Alan Wells, joins Zoomo from Cruise (General Motors autonomous vehicles division) and Uber as VP of Product
- Ex Bain & Company consultant, Michelle Crocker, also joins as Zoomo's first VP of People & Culture
- The key executive hires support Zoomo's continued global expansion, with the team nearly tripling to more than 400 over the past 12 months
NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomo, the world leader for electric last-mile delivery vehicles, today announced the appointment of three new additions to its executive leadership team as the business continues to accelerate its growth globally.
New hires include Jules Flynn, Chief Operation Officer, Alan Wells, Vice President of Product and Michelle Crocker, Vice President of People & Culture.
Jules and Alan both previously held senior executive roles at top tier mobility companies in the United States, showing the increased ability of Australian tech startups to lure top talent from the US tech hubs.
The new senior appointments come off the back of Zoomo's recent Series B US$80M funding round, with each addition set to support a specific need for the business' global growth.
Jules Flynn, COO, Zoomo, brings over seven years of experience in the micromobility industry, including running micromobility programs such as New York's famed Citi Bike program and Lyft's bike and scooter program across the United States. Jules also currently sits on the board for the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP), a global non-profit organisation that focuses on sustainable and equitable urban transportation.
With his experience, Jules will oversee Zoomo into the next level of its growth, specifically focusing on driving excellence within business operations. He is based in Melbourne.
"Zoomo is at the forefront of a powerful movement to electrify and right-size urban logistics for the benefit of our cities and our planet, and I'm thrilled to be joining the outstanding team at Zoomo in that work. I look forward to bringing my experience working in large scale transportation operations to this exciting stage of Zoomo's growth," Jules commented.
Jules will take on the role previously held by Co-Founder Michael Johnson, who will progress into a newly created Chief Revenue Officer role. As CRO, Michael will be responsible for cultivating and growing customer relationships, building deeper connections with existing and prospective partners and securing new deals to drive Zoomo's top line.
"Our new hires offer an incredible opportunity for me to dedicate my focus on building out our enterprise sales, which drives over half of Zoomo's revenue, and working with existing customers to create the most compelling offer and ensure their success in this rapidly growing space. Zoomo's B2B offering is a function of business that I've helped develop closely over the past year and half, and I look forward to continuing that momentum," says Michael.
Michelle Crocker, VP of People & Culture, Zoomo, brings over eight years of experience working with businesses to solve strategic and operational challenges and opportunities. With this experience, Michelle will lead the maturation and growth of Zoomo's HR function globally as the business continues to scale at a rapid pace. In addition to her experience at Bain & Company, Michelle was previously a lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons. Michelle is based in Sydney.
"I'm so excited to be joining Zoomo at a time of significant growth to support the continued evolution of Zoomo's people and culture strategy. People are at the heart of Zoomo's e-bike products. It's people that are re-imagining what bikes can do and it's people choosing to ride them or rely on them for last-mile deliveries. I look forward to bringing my experience in organisational design and future of work strategy, to help grow Zoomo's ambitious people mission," said Michelle.
Alan Wells, VP of Product, Zoomo, has 15 years of product management and engineering experience in the automotive, technology and micromobility sectors. He has previously held product leadership positions for self-driving technology at both Uber ATG and Cruise, and served on the leadership team for the JUMP e-bike and scooter business.
With this experience, Alan will be responsible for crafting and managing Zoomo's global product portfolio strategy and will lead the businesses hardware and software function to deliver high-quality products and experiences for Zoomo's wide-ranging customer segments. Alan is Zoomo's first San Francisco based executive.
"Light electric vehicles are already transforming the way we move people and goods around cities, and yet we're only just scratching the surface of what is possible with a fully integrated hardware and software solution purpose-built for urban logistics. Zoomo is the clear leader in this market, and I'm excited to bring my experience working on software, vehicles, and advanced technologies to help build the future of sustainable transportation for cities," said Alan.
The new senior appointments speak to the increasing maturity and acceptance of Zoomo's unique business model.
Since the business was founded in 2017, Zoomo has expanded its operational presence to 16 cities in seven countries across the world. In 2021 alone, Zoomo grew 4X globally and launched in three new countries (France, Spain and Germany). Zoomo currently has more than 400 employees across the globe.
About Zoomo
Zoomo is a full-service utility micromobility platform founded by Mina Nada and Michael Johnson, with the mission of turning the world's delivery fleets electric using e-bikes. Zoomo's vertically integrated platform encompasses custom delivery oriented e-bikes, a physical servicing and maintenance network, a software platform for efficient vehicle management, and a finance offering. Zoomo currently operates in Australia, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Zoomo vehicles are used by major players in the food and grocery delivery segment including UberEats, Doordash, JustEat Takeaway, Deliveroo, Domino's, Pizza Hut, Gopuff, Gorillas, Getir, JOKR, Zapp, Milkrun, Cajoo and more.
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COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cult-favorite bag brand The Brown Buffalo, founded by renowned designer Douglas Davidson, has announced their first-ever collaboration. They will be joining forces with the popular men's gear brand and retailer Huckberry to produce a limited edition collection.
For those that don't know, The Brown Buffalo was originally founded as a design and consulting firm in 2005 by Douglas Davidson. Although they now produce their own line of beloved products, they still do much consulting and design work for a variety of brands, including major companies such as Nike, Adidas, Head Porter, Burton, Bellroy, HydroFlask, and The North Face, among others. The Brown Buffalo's designs are focused on timelessness, functionality and high-quality, rather than seasonal trends.
The Brown Buffalo is also responsible for the creative community Canvasworker, which teaches creative classes in beginner and intermediate bag making to encourage and educate a new generation of designers. The classes are taught by Davidson and fellow designer Marc Schatalow. Canvasworker is also the new name and identity for Doug Davidson's design studio.
Huckberry is a combination men's gear store and online adventure magazine, founded by Andy Forch and Rich Grenier. The pair opened the brand in 2011 after they realized there was a gap in the market for what they described as, "25-year-old guys who lived in the city but lived for the outdoors." They offer a curated selection of outdoor and everyday gear targeted toward male audiences and presented side-by-side with informative and inspirational content in a variety of categories for the modern man, including adventure, gear, wellness, and even food and drink.
The collaboration between The Brown Buffalo and Huckberry will feature a 3-piece collection including some of The Brown Buffalo's most popular products. Among these will be a limited Huckberry edition of The Brown Buffalo's flagship backpack, the "Concealpack." All three pieces in this collection will be constructed with the water-resistant DWR-Coated X50 Dimension-Polyant® fabric beloved by fans of the brand and will feature the MULTICAM® Tropic design typically used for U.S. Military Special Forces gear.
Like all of The Brown Buffalo's hand-crafted products, this limited edition collection was produced in the US, at their Costa Mesa, CA manufacturing facility, and will be subjected to the same rigorous testing and design standards that make the brand beloved by Veterans, Active Duty Operators, Athletes, Photographers, and Every-Day Carry Professionals. The Brown Buffalo's products are designed for versatility and durability, as well as timeless aesthetic appeal, and this collection will be no different. The collaboration between The Brown Buffalo and Huckberry has also teased a variety of innovations and unique details introduced just for this collection.
The cultish following of The Brown Buffalo combined with the carefully curated style of Huckberry is sure to lead to a collaboration that fans of both brands will love. "We're really excited to partner with Huckberry; one of our favorite retailers, and arguably an important brand in its own right," says Douglas Davidson, Brown Buffalo Founder. "This is our first official collaboration, and we couldn't have picked a better partner. What a fun project."
This limited edition collaboration will release exclusively on Huckberry.com on September 6.
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Ethics board: SD Gov. Noem may have ‘engaged in misconduct’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota ethics board on Monday said it found sufficient information that Gov. Kristi Noem may have “engaged in misconduct” when she intervened in her daughter’s application for a real estate appraiser license, and it referred an investigation into her state airplane use to the state’s attorney general.
The three retired judges on the Government Accountability Board determined that “appropriate action” could be taken against Noem for her role in her daughter’s appraiser licensure, though it didn’t specify the action.
The board’s moves potentially escalate the ramifications of investigations into Noem. The Republican governor faces reelection this year and has also positioned herself as an aspirant to the White House in 2024. She is under scrutiny from the board after Jason Ravnsborg, the state’s former Republican attorney general, filed complaints that stemmed from media reports on Noem’s actions in office. She has denied any wrongdoing.
After meeting in a closed-door session for one hour Monday, the board voted unanimously to invoke procedures calling for a contested case hearing that would give Noem, who has denied wrongdoing, a chance to publicly defend herself against the allegations related to “conflicts of interest” or “malfeasance.” The board also dismissed Ravnsborg’s allegations that Noem misused state funds in the episode.
However, the retired judges left it unclear how they will proceed. Lori Wilbur, the board chair, said the complaint was “partially dismissed and partially closed,” but added that the complaint could be reopened. She declined to discuss what would cause the board to reopen the complaint.
The retired judges also referred a complaint that Noem flew on state-owned airplanes to political events to the state attorney general’s office for further investigation. That puts the investigation under the oversight of the interim attorney general, Mark Vargo, who was appointed by Noem.
The board handled the complaints only by case number and did not refer to Noem directly in either case. Ravnsborg provided the case numbers to The Associated Press.
“Knowing what I know as the complainant, Gov. Noem should be fully investigated for her abuse of power in getting her daughter an appraiser license, and Gov. Noem should be prosecuted for her criminal use of state resources for personal gain,” he said in a statement.
Noem and Ravnsborg have become political enemies since he fatally struck a pedestrian in 2020. Noem pushed hard for him to be removed from office, and the state Senate convicted him on impeachment charges and removed him as attorney general. He had continued to press the complaints as a private citizen.
Noem did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
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The company aims to bring to market the world's first honeybee vaccine to improve the health and productivity of honeybee colonies.
ATHENS, Ga., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dalan Animal Health, Inc., a biotech company focused on insect health, announced today that it will relocate its headquarters to Athens, Georgia. The company is anticipated to create 20 new jobs over the next five years.
Dalan Animal Health (www.dalan.com) seeks to prevent diseases that affect beneficial insect populations to increase the profitability and yield of pollinated crop farms worldwide. Dalan's first product to market is a honeybee vaccine for American Foulbrood, a highly contagious disease threatening beehives worldwide. The company will expand its product development to other honeybee diseases as well as underserved industries, such as shrimp, mealworms, and grasshoppers used in feed and food production.
Company CEO Dr. Annette Kleiser brings over 20 years of experience in business development, start-up formation, corporate strategy development, and alliance management, both in university technology transfer as well as the biotechnology industry.
"Athens is the ideal location to build an innovative biotechnology company focused on sustainable agriculture," explains Dr. Annette Kleiser, CEO of Dalan Animal Health. "We're excited to be a part of this community and take advantage of its many benefits to achieve significant and sustained growth."
Dalan Animal Health has already begun collaborations with UGA faculty, including Dr. Keith Delaplane, Director of the Honeybee Program in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the College of Veterinary Medicine's Dr. Jörg Mayer. The company also plans to engage with UGA students and alumni as they develop a talent pipeline.
The company's headquarters is located in the University of Georgia's Innovation Hub, within the growing Innovation District in downtown Athens.
"We are proud to welcome Dalan Animal Health to Athens-Clarke County, and there could be no better fit, as our shared focus on innovation, resilience, and long-term quality of life is perfectly in harmony," said Mayor Kelly Girtz. "I am confident that making their home in Athens will offer a host of collaborative opportunities, from world-class University of Georgia research and development units to a number of peers in our private-sector bioscience community."
The Athens-Clarke County Economic Development Department worked with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and University of Georgia Economic Development and Innovation Gateway on the company's relocation.
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NEW YORK (WPIX) — “The Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show in Broadway history, will stage its last performance on Broadway in February 2023.
The musical has scheduled its final performance at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre on Feb. 18, just a few weeks after the show celebrates its 35th anniversary on Broadway on Jan. 26, a spokesperson said.
“The Phantom of the Opera” had been the largest single-generator of income and jobs on Broadway, employing more than 6,000 people over the years, including 450 actors.
“Phantom” originally opened in London in 1986, and has since been seen by more than 145 million people in 183 cities (and 17 languages) over 70,000 performances.
Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, “The Phantom of the Opera” tells the story of a deformed composer who haunts the Paris Opera House and falls madly in love with Christine, a young soprano. Webber’s celebrated songs from the musical include “Masquerade,” ″Angel of Music,” ″All I Ask of You” and “The Music of the Night.”
Enjoying a successful run in NYC since 1988, the production of “Phantom” — along with the rest of Broadway’s productions — had paused amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The musical reopened last October after 18 months to much fanfare and excitement from fans. However, the weakened tourist climate sounded its death knell.
‘Phantom’ phenomenon
On Broadway alone, the musical has been performed more than 13,500 times and played to more than 19 million people at The Majestic Theatre.
With lyrics written by musical theatre giant Andrew Lloyd Webber, ‘Phantom’ has also enjoyed long life off-Broadway. The show was adapted for the big screen in 2004 with a film of the same name. Directed by Joel Schumacher (“Batman Forever,” “Flatliners”) it starred Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum, as the Phantom and Christine, respectively. The adaptation included a brand-new song written by Webber called “Learn to Be Lonely,” which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Despite its critical acclaim, the song was never added to the stage production, however.
The Venetian resort in Las Vegas opened “Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular,” in 2006, which featured elaborate special effects and technology, including a giant chandelier that was able to reassemble in midair. The Venetian built the theatre specifically for the show, at a cost of around $40 million. While it was generally successful — playing to “millions” of people over six years — the show closed in 2012 after 2,691 performances.
In 2010, Webber’s ‘Phantom’ sequel, “Love Never Dies,” opened in London’s West End, though it was never well-received and has yet to debut on Broadway. The show, loosely based on Frederick Forsyth’s 1999 novel “The Phantom of Manhattan,” picks up a decade later and reunites Christine and the Phantom in New York’s Coney Island. The polarizing show was slated to tour in several countries as recently as 2020, though the outing was derailed by COVID-19-related closures.
A live recording of “Love Never Dies” is widely available to stream, if you can’t get enough ‘Phantom,” however. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/phantom-of-the-opera-the-longest-running-broadway-show-to-close-in-2023/ | 2022-09-17T19:57:51Z |
National Heritage Academies CollegeBound™ Scholarship annually recognizes rising scholars
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four eighth-graders ended the school year with a surprise: They each were the recipient of a $5,000 college scholarship. Chosen from hundreds of applicants who hail from more than 90 National Heritage Academies (NHA) partner-schools, these rising scholars received the award through NHA's CollegeBound™ Scholarship Program.
This year's winners are:
- Bella Lamin, Greensboro Academy (Greensboro, N.C.)
- Deenah Ahmed, Achieve Charter Academy (Canton, Mich.)
- Liam Certo, South Arbor Charter Academy (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
- London Brazil, Pembroke Academy (Detroit, Mich.)
The common thread among each scholar's application essay spoke to how their school's caring teachers and character-based approach to education through Moral Focus virtues instilled in them the principles they channel to achieve success both academically and personally.
"It is my great pleasure to congratulate this year's class of CollegeBound™ Scholarship winners," said NHA President and CEO Brian Britton. "To hear these scholars' stories of courage and perseverance is inspiring, and to see the impact our educators have had in encouraging their success is uplifting – it's the tangible outcome of education transforming lives in the communities we serve."
The CollegeBound™ Scholarship Program is managed by an independent program administrator. Scholarship considerations include academic performance, community involvement, and a written essay. Through the application process, scholars can share about the experiences that have shaped them and the people who have influenced their lives – from community service to the real-world application of Moral Focus virtues to defining moments in the decision to pursue a STEM-based education.
Funding for the scholarship is provided through NHA employee contributions, people who believe in NHA's mission to help every child achieve their dreams.
About National Heritage Academies:
National Heritage Academies is a network of 98 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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The bold design encases an ultra-high performing solid-state drive that can achieve up to a 3,126MB/s reading speed
SHENZHEN, China, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ORICO – Shenzhen-based innovative enterprise focusing on high-performance solutions for USB data transmission and charging – is proud to unveil the ORICO USB4 High Speed Portable SSD Montage 40Gbps series, with a striking and durable design inspired Dutch painter Piet Mondrian.
The bold and bright aesthetic draws from Mondrian's famous work Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow, incorporating the thick black lines and blocks of color that immediately distinguish the device from the monochrome alternatives on the market. Loud, but not lurid, the design is applied with the durable in-mold labeling technique also found in automobile manufacturing for its resistance to corrosion.
However, the product engineers at ORICO do not pursue form over function and have invested in the right technology to make the Montage 40Gbps series one of the best-performing SSDs available. During performance testing, the drive achieved 3,126MB/s reading speed, a 2,832MB/s writing speed, and transferred 3GB files in just one second, matching, and even surpassing, many leading products currently on the market.
Accompanied by a versatile 2-in-1 data cable for USB type A and type C connections, the drive is widely compatible and able to be used with Mac OS, Windows, Android, and Linux operating systems without requiring a driver. Depending on user requirements, the Montage series offers capacity options ranging from 512GB to 2TB.
"We are so excited to launch the eye-catching Montage series, serving superior performance and carrying a timeless aesthetic that really transcends style trends," commented Xu Yeyou, CEO of ORICO. "We had in mind on-the-go creatives, such as photographers and video editors, when designing the product."
About ORICO
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. ("Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MULN) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MULN investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Mullen overstates its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstates its deals with business partners, including Qiantu; (3) Mullen overstates its battery technology and capabilities; (4) Mullen overstates its ability to sell its branded products; (5) Net Element did not conduct proper due diligence into Mullen Technologies; (6) the Dragonfly K50, a luxury sports car, was not (solely) delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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The White House struggled to answer questions about President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, simultaneously claiming that the President waited for the plan to be “fiscally balanced” before unveiling it and that there was no way to know how much the plan would cost.
At a Thursday press briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre continued to insist that the plan to cancel thousands of dollars in federal student loan debt for millions of Americans would “be fully paid for because of the because of the work that this President has done with the economy.”
Asked specifically if the administration had a better idea about the total price tag for the program, Jean-Pierre began her answer by saying “the President’s record on fiscal responsibility is second to none” before detailing a list of his economic accomplishments. But she never gave an estimate on how much the plan could cost.
“All of this when it comes to cost will also depend on how many of the loans canceled were actually expected to be repaid, it will depend on how many borrowers actually take up this opportunity before we have a real sense,” she said.
Throughout the briefing, the press secretary was pressed on the numbers. She claimed the administration didn’t believe the move would increase the deficit, because of “the $1.7 trillion ... we’ve done the work right to lower the deficit” — referring to an administration projection of how much the federal deficit will shrink in fiscal year 2022 — and the “$50 billion per year is going to go back” to the Treasury once student loan repayments start in December.
She claimed the Treasury “was getting zero for the last two years,” as repayments were paused, but on Wednesday Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti said that about $2 billion per month is still being repaid by borrowers during the pause, compared to $6 billion per month normally.
Asked if the administration would eventually release a cost estimate, Jean-Pierre said the “Department of Education is going to take the lead.”
Asked why the President waited to so long to make his decision to cancel the debt, she said Biden “wanted to do it in a fiscally balanced way. And there was that legal review. ... We wanted to make sure the legal review was done.”
But pressed on how it could be fiscally responsible with no public cost estimate and no specifics on how the plan would be paid for or who would pay for it, Jean-Pierre insisted the administration does “not see this as irresponsible.”
“We do not see this as irresponsible,” she said. “We see this as a fiscally responsible, balanced approach to doing this. I remember people have said, ‘Why don’t you do $50,000?’ We don’t want to do that because we want to make sure that we do this in a fiscally responsible way. Again, not pleasing everyone, but making sure that we keep that promise, but also do it in a smart, fiscally responsible way.”
Ramamurti had offered more explanation to CNN’s Phil Mattingly on Wednesday in the difficulty in providing a top-line number.
He said without knowing how many borrowers sign up, it would be difficult to know the total cost. “That plays a big role in what the cost is going to be,” he said.
But beyond that, he said other factors made providing a firm number difficult. He said there are differing estimates of default rates, which would affect the total figure. He added that providing relief would also bring in additional tax revenue if those benefiting start small businesses or purchase homes.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific celebrated CP Ambassador Lorie Kane today on the 18th green of the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club as the Canadian golf icon finished her 30th and final CP Women's Open.
"Lorie has made outstanding contributions to women's golf and the community, including as a CP Ambassador," said Keith Creel, CP President and CEO. "We cherish Lorie for her contributions as a CP Ambassador since 2014, and I look forward to her continuing as a significant member of the CP team promoting CP Has Heart in the community."
Kane is moving on to compete on the Legends of the LPGA, the official senior tour of the LPGA, and will compete in senior women's major golf championships.
Kane has established a reputation as a mentor to young female golfers, including fellow CP ambassador, Brooke Henderson. Since turning professional in 1996, Lorie has recorded four career victories on the LPGA, accumulated 99 Top-10 finishes and sits 46th on the Career Money List with nearly $7 million in earnings. She has won five times on the Legends of the LPGA.
On Wednesday, Golf Canada announced that it has renamed its newly created recognition awards as the Lorie Kane Community Spirit Awards, which will celebrate the commitments of individual leaders using golf as a platform to positively impact their communities.
Off the course, Lorie was named a recipient of the Order of Canada in 2006 – the highest honour for a civilian - and selected as a torchbearer for the 2010 Winter Olympic Torch Relay. She was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame (2015) and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame (2021).
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.
At CP, we know that a railroad may serve as the arteries of a nation, but at its heart is community. CP Has Heart focuses on improving people's heart health across North America through partnerships, sponsorships, activities and contributions that fund cardiovascular research and the best equipment and care for cardiac patients. Since 2014, CP Has Heart has committed more than $29 million to heart health initiatives in communities across North America. And along the way, we're showing heart whenever we can. Find out more on cpr.ca.
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Deal brings total number of WellNow centers to 183, expanding its Midwest footprint into Wisconsin and increasing the company's density within the Chicago market
CHICAGO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WellNow Urgent Care, one of the country's fastest-growing urgent care providers, today announced that it has completed the strategic acquisition of Physicians Immediate Care, a Midwest leader in urgent care and occupational health services with 55 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. WellNow currently operates 128 centers across New York, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.
This acquisition follows a period of rapid growth for WellNow, which opened its first location in Big Flats, New York in 2012. Since then, in addition to opening new facilities, the company has also grown through the strategic acquisitions of MASH Urgent Care in 2018, Hometown Urgent Care & Occupational Health in 2020 and Primary Urgent Care in 2022.
"As we strive to bring quality, accessible healthcare to more communities, we're incredibly pleased to welcome Physicians Immediate Care to WellNow," said John Radford, M.D., president at WellNow Urgent Care. "Our organizations share many similar values, with a particular focus on putting our patients and our people first. I'm excited to see what we'll accomplish together."
Physicians Immediate Care's senior leadership team, including chairman and CEO, Stan Blaylock, will join WellNow's senior leadership team, where they will continue to focus on the strategic growth and development of the business.
"WellNow Urgent Care and Physicians Immediate Care are both committed to building healthy communities through compassion and the highest quality of care," said Mr. Blaylock. "The complementary nature of our organizations will ultimately benefit our patients, employees and the communities we serve, and I look forward to realizing that vision with Dr. Radford."
WellNow Urgent Care is part of TAG The Aspen Group, one of the nation's largest consumer healthcare support organizations. TAG is built on the mission of bringing better healthcare to more people. TAG supports more than 1,200 independently owned practice locations in 45 states through its four healthcare brands: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the brands serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year.
More information about WellNow Urgent Care, including services, locations and hours is available at WellNow.com.
WellNow Urgent Care is one of the fastest-growing providers of urgent medical care, virtual care, occupational health services and clinical research in the United States. Opened in 2012, the company now operates more than 180 centers across Illinois, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. More information about WellNow Urgent Care's services, hours and locations can be found at WellNow.com.
TAG was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG supports more than 1,200 independently owned practice locations in 45 states through its four healthcare brands: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the brands serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year.TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday and will return to Washington on Tuesday, nearly a week after she came down with a “rebound” case of the coronavirus.
Her communications director, Elizabeth Alexander, announced the negative test in a statement Monday night.
Jill Biden had been isolating at her family’s house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, since testing positive on Aug. 24, and at the time, her spokesperson said she was not experiencing any symptoms. She first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and President Joe Biden were vacationing in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
The president, who had his own back-to-back cases of COVID-19, was identified as a close contact of his wife and the White House said he was undergoing more frequent testing for the virus as a precaution. While Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines called for Biden to wear a face covering in close proximity to others indoors, he was seen without a mask hugging and taking selfies with supporters during an indoor rally on Thursday in the Washington suburbs.
Jill Biden, 71, and her husband, 79, have been twice-vaccinated and twice-boosted with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. She had been prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid, which has proven to be highly effective at preventing serious disease and death among those at highest risk from COVID-19. A minority of those prescribed the drug have experienced a rebound case of the virus a few days after their initial recovery. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-first-lady-jill-biden-tests-negative-for-covid-after-rebound/ | 2022-08-30T04:41:40Z |
Additions and promotions ramp up sales for continued growth of product lineup
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Versity Invest, LLC, (Versity) a nationally recognized real estate firm specializing in student housing and conventional multifamily investments, has added and promoted several associates to accommodate the continued expansion of their portfolio into conventional multifamily housing and the addition of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
"The growth of Versity Invest is expected given how aggressive the company has been at acquiring new properties for the portfolio. I am pleased to announce the following expansion of the sales team through the addition and promotion of employees," announced Jason Kjellson, Executive Vice President and National Sales Manager.
Carolyn Sumner, who joined the company's predecessor in 2020 as an internal sales associate, has been promoted to Vice President of National Accounts and will report to the Senior Vice President of National Accounts, Tyler Carter. Carolyn will be a critical player in the firm's continued expansion in the independent broker dealer and RIA markets. She holds a Series 7 and Series 63 licenses and holds a B.A. from Valdosta State University in Georgia.
Gabe Valente, who joined the company's predecessor in 2020 as an Investor Relations Manager, has been promoted to Internal Sales Associate serving the Western U.S. markets. Gabe will be instrumental in continuing the expansion of these markets for the firm's entire product lineup.
Seth Lee joins Versity Invest as an Associate Vice President where he will serve as an internal wholesaler covering the central U.S. Mr. Lee has spent time across the table as an Advisor, Sr. Stockbroker, Sales Director, and a Regional V.P. with a well-known money manager. His professional experience includes over 16 years of connecting investors with diversified investment opportunities. Seth received his degree in Finance from the University of Nevada, and he also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute. In addition, he also has Series 7, 66, 63, and 24 securities licenses.
"Versity Invest now boasts approximately $800MM in investor capital and $1.6 Billion of real estate owned or managed and has diversified our product offerings to include student housing, multifamily housing, and niche opportunities from development to core holdings," said Kjellson. Adding, "I am immensely proud of Carolyn and Gabe for seeing the opportunity our company affords and reaching for career growth. Seth Lee will join Gabe on our internal sales desk as we continue to grow our regional coverage and has already proven himself to be a true professional."
For more information about Versity Invest, LLC, please contact Tanya Muro at 877-827-6272 or by email at tanya@versityinvest.com.
Versity Invest, LLC, offers individual investors indirect ownership interests in institutional quality, professionally managed real estate. The company focuses on what we believe to be well-positioned, currently income producing properties, targeted development opportunities and potential value-added investments for its clients through strategies targeting capital improvements, cost efficiency, and revenue maximization. Versity specializes in the acquisition, financing, management, and ownership of real estate investments in student housing, multifamily and niche specialty categories. Versity, and its subsidiaries, currently manages over $1.6BN in real estate.
Securities offered through WealthForge Securities, LLC, the managing broker-dealer for the Fund and member FINRA/SIPC. Versity Investments (the "Sponsor") and WealthForge are not affiliated. All investments have inherent risks including those risks common in real estate investments. Potential risks relating to the Fund are disclosed in our PPM that must be read by the investor prior to making an investment decision, including the following:
Past performance may not be indicative of future performance, and does not guarantee future performance. The economic success of the Fund will depend upon the results of operations of its properties. Fluctuations in vacancy rates, rent schedules, and operating expenses can adversely affect operating results, financing terms or sale opportunities. No assurance can be given that future cash flow will be sufficient to make the debt service payments on any borrowed funds and also cover capital expenditures or operating expenses. There are risks related to competition from competing properties. The Sponsor is not under any obligation to contribute capital to the Fund. The shares do not represent a diversified investment. There are various conflicts of interest among the Fund, the Sponsor and its affiliates. Shares are illiquid. There are tax risks associated with an investment in the shares. There may be environmental risks related to the properties. Private Placements are speculative. No assurance can be given that shareholders will realize a substantial return (if any) on their investment or that they will not lose their entire investment in the Fund.
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Injured Grizzlies star Ja Morant unlikely to play in Game 4
By JANIE McCAULEY
AP Sports Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is unlikely to play in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against Golden State on Monday night after injuring his right knee on a play with Jordan Poole that the teams are debating from Memphis’ 142-112 defeat Saturday night. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says he doesn’t expect Morant to be available with Memphis trailing the Warriors 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/08/injured-grizzlies-star-ja-morant-unlikely-to-play-in-game-4/ | 2022-05-09T02:13:30Z |
CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Van Lines, one of the world's largest moving companies, has named the top five cities New Jersey residents are relocating to. Every year, Allied Van Lines produces a Migration Map report based on their data to show relocation rates across the United States. Recent reports have shown New Jersey lost more people by July 2021 than any other state except for the seven hard-hit pandemic states. Nearly half the people in New Jersey who move homes end up leaving the state entirely. Many of these people are in search of a new home state with lower taxes, housing costs, along with more opportunities for financial stability and community. As an expert in relocation, Allied Van Lines has used their data and research to compile a list of the top five cities New Jersey residents are relocating to.
The top five relocation cities for New Jersey residents named by Allied Van Lines are as follows:
- Tampa, Florida
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Sarasota, Florida
- Los Angeles, California
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
In addition to naming the top five cities that New Jersey residents are relocating to, the article released by Allied Van Lines explores the reasons behind why these people are departing in such high numbers. The article also explores what each destination city has to offer, along with reasons New Jersey residents may be choosing these cities as a new place to call home. Allied provides statistics, facts, and figures behind why New Jersey residents are choosing to relocate to different states.
"Although New Jersey is a state filled with culture, diversity, and incredible landscapes, we've seen an increase in migration away from this state since the pandemic hit," stated Steve McKenna, Vice President and General Manager, Allied Van Lines. "Many of these people are searching for a place to live with lower taxes, housing costs, and unemployment rates. Oftentimes, they feel they need to move states to find a better way of life."
Allied Van Lines has been named a leader in providing relocation services to corporations, consumers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations worldwide, with over 400 agent locations in North America. The moving company has been voted as America's Most Recommended Moving Company by Women's Choice Awards for five consecutive years and is an established global brand of SIRVA, Inc. As one of the leaders in the moving van industry, Allied Van Lines has the data and research tools required to analyze relocation patterns in the United States. The company's recently released article, "Where are New Jersey Residents Moving?" can be viewed by visiting https://www.allied.com/migration-map/2021/new-jersey.
For more information about Allied Van Lines, go to www.allied.com.
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UWGT celebrates donors, successful campaign
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The United Way of Greater Topeka celebrated its donors and the generous donations they’ve received Tuesday night.
Three area companies were awarded for their efforts. Laird Noller Ford Topeka was recognized for the growth of its campaign over the last year while Hill’s Pet Nutrition was awarded for its innovative adaptation to fundraising during COVID. Polo Custom Products’ commitment earned it the People’s Choice Award.
Jamie Cox’s work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas got her the individual award. Last but certainly not least was Robinson Middle School’s selection for the “You did WHAT!” Award.
In total, 5,410 donors brought together more than $1.9 million to help the United Way’s efforts in the community.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/13/ugwt-celebrates-donors-successful-campaign/ | 2022-07-13T03:22:15Z |
Fellow sisters in Louisiana pray for abducted nun’s safe return
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Grays News) - Marianite Sister Suellen Tennyson, 83, was abducted from a parish in Yalgo, Burkina Faso, Africa, where she had been stationed as a missionary since 2014, according to officials with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Many across the globe and locally in the Greater New Orleans area are coming together in prayer for Sister Tennyson.
Sister Tennyson attended high school at the former Academy of the Holy Angels. She served at the former St. Cecilia Catholic Church in the Marigny and at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church. She also did work for the Archdiocese of New Orleans as the Vicar for Religious.
The Marianite sisterhood is in disbelief after learning about her disappearance.
Sister Ann Lacour, the Marianite Congregational Leader currently stationed in France, said Sister Tennyson was taken in the middle of the night on Tuesday, April 5, by 10 armed hijackers.
“In her night clothes. No shoes, no glasses, no medication, no phone. And she was blindfolded,” Sister Lacour said.
Now she is working with investigators in Paris, Rome, and Burkina Faso.
“The U.S. Embassy of Burkina Faso calls us at least twice a day,” said Sister Lacour. “They definitely want to keep this alive and want this to end as soon as possible.”
As do those who know her best; her family and friends back home in New Orleans, like Marianite Sister Marjorie Hebert.
“We’re doing our part to cooperate trusting that all of this is going to ultimately bring Suellen home safely. And home for Suellen right now is Burkina Faso,” said Sister Hebert.
She said Sister Tennyson lived in the Yalgo parish of Burkina Faso since 2014, serving as support to medical staff in the community. Those close to her describe Sister Tennyson as the face of compassion.
“That call to her was there. It came late in her Marianite vocation but that’s firm to her. So that’s her home,” she said. “When she left to go there back in 2014, she made it very clear to us that love her and cherish her friendship; ‘I’m gonna work there. I’ll die there. And I’ll be buried there.’”
Now they are carrying hope in their hearts -- hope that she is protected and hope that she is safe.
“We truly truly believe she will be found and we do believe. We’re holding on to that and God’s great grace she’ll be ok,” said Sister Lacour.
The Marianite congregation believes in the power of prayer, and they are asking those who pray to pray for Sister Suellen’s safety and release from her captives.
Copyright 2022 WVUE via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/06/fellow-sisters-louisiana-pray-abducted-nuns-safe-return/ | 2022-04-07T05:53:30Z |
8 New Series and 6 Acquired Podcasts Feature Kail Lowry, Lindsie Chrisley, Kato Kaelin, Mark Divine
More Than 50 New Series Have Launched Since 2020 Including Shows Available in All Tesla and Android Automotive Vehicles In North America
PodcastOne Ranked #7 On Podtrac's List of Top U.S. Podcast Publishers in April 2022 With U.S. Unique Monthly Audience Exceeding 6.5 Million
Total Social Media Reach Across the Exclusive Talent Roster of PodcastOne Exceeds 144 Million
LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today a slate of 14 new and recently acquired podcasts, as well as the return of a fan favorite, spanning across multiple top podcasting genres, including Society and Culture, Self-Help and Motivation, True Crime, Technology and Fitness. Named to #7 on Podtrac's list of top U.S. podcast publishers in April 2022 by the industry-leading podcast metric company Podtrac, having climbed five spots since December of 2021. PodcastOne's rise in rankings is attributed in part to the strength of its recent targeted show launches in Q1 and Q2 calendar year 2022.
Both newly launched and acquired shows have shown significant audience growth and development since joining PodcastOne. Many shows are consistently ranked at the top of the charts for their categories in Apple Podcasts, including hit shows Barely Famous, which launched under PodcastOne at number 30, and Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin' at 24.
"PodcastOne's strength as a network is rooted in our mission to offer a vast array of diversified programming and voices to our listeners,'' said Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne. "This year, we've seen amazing growth across all audiences and genres, which speaks volumes about our amazing talent roster. As our slate continues to expand, we are excited to create innovative opportunities for our advertising partners and bring great new offerings to our ever growing fan base."
"PodcastOne has significantly increased revenue across multiple shows of mine, and I couldn't be happier with the success of their sales team. The expertise of the teams at PodcastOne is unmatched, from production to marketing and everyone in between. I couldn't pick a better network to partner with!," said Kail Lowry of Barely Famous and Coffee Convos.
8 New Series Launched include:
Barely Famous host Kail Lowry is bringing listeners the most real, raw, and uncomfortable conversations with guests they'd never expect! With exes, friends, celebrities, TikTokers, and everyone in between, things will definitely get weird. It's a side of Kail that fans have never heard before!
The Big Idea features inventors and visionaries that made it big! Join host and consumer product expert Dave Dettman (aka Dr. Gadget) and his wealth of celebrity and expert guests each week as they share the stories behind ideas and inventions that have changed the landscape of technology and consumer life as we know it. They discuss weekly trending tech, provide inside tips for success and feature the latest and greatest innovations.
Living in Adoptionland with Bryan Elliott is a mosaic of real stories from the adoption community which includes parents who gave up their children, families struggling with infertility and natural conception, and the often silent adult adoptees. Host Elliott decodes these experiences, combined with expert advice from medical professionals and published authors on the subject to help people cope and live healthier, happier lives.
Do you want to thrive without the 9-to-5? Feel less burned out and more present with your family? Mom's Exit Interview is your go-to resource! Join Kim Rittberg - former media executive, corporate quitter and mom as she interviews inspirational moms who are taking control of their lives while achieving true work-life balance: entrepreneurs, stay-at-home moms with side hustles, consultants, part-time workers and more. Plus experts offer easy-to-implement tips and strategies to help listeners turn their inspiration into action. Whether you're a working mom or stay-at-home mom, you're in a career transition or already made the change, the show tackles hot button topics like imposter syndrome, hustle culture, and the stigma of downshifting. Experts share advice on business development, career growth, balance, parenting, money, happiness, the juggle, identifying the best jobs for moms, and how to be present with your kids.
One Degree of Scandalous is the go-to destination for direct access to the world's most salacious scandals. Hosts Kato Kaelin and Tom Zenner make the daily stories that reek of scandal and headline-makers from the past explode to life in each episode, revealing raw details of what really happened to the people at the epicenter. Americans are obsessed with hearing juicy details about scandals; thankfully, celebrities, politicians, athletes, and pop culture icons are obsessed with making sure there are always plenty of scandals to discuss. Kato lived through the biggest scandal ever, Tom covered it, and together they aim to make their entertaining style of reliving them a highlight of your day.
Alice and Brett, hosts of the true crime podcast, The Prosecutors, bring their experience as prosecutors to the hottest stories in true crime. Whether it's breaking developments in a cold case, the intricacies of sentencing, or analysis of what's really going on in trials in the news, they'll have you covered.
Welcome to Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin' hosted by your newest amigas, Vee Rivera and Alessandra Gonzalez! Tune in every Monday for girl talk like you've never heard it before. Get insight into mental health, motherhood, social media, and SO much more from two self-care obsessed chismosas that are here to make you feel less alone! Come find out how we've managed to Vibe and Kinda Thrive our way into our 30s.
6 Recently Acquired Shows include:
Coffee Convos is hosted by Kail Lowry of MTV's Teen Mom and Lindsie Chrisley of USA Network's Chrisley Knows Best. These two reality stars come from totally different worlds, but have become close through their shared experiences as mothers, reality stars, and women. They share who they really are and talk about the issues they face every day. They don't always agree, but they love to have lively discussions about motherhood, friendship, television, family, and life in the public eye. Coffee Convos will feature all the latest in their busy lives, recommendations for other moms, and rants about trying to balance it all.
The F****** Word Podcast is fitness uncensored hosted by Sam & Taylor who give listeners no BS fitness advice to help them reach their goals! Learn from them through their own stories and tips, and learn with them as they talk fitness with some of their favorites in the industry.
Human potential expert and global change visionary Mark Divine discovers what makes today's most inspirational, self aware and exponential leaders think and act so differently.
A true crime podcast with a different point of view. Every week, hosts Alice and Brett bring their unique perspective as prosecutors to the most famous cold case mysteries of all time. Murder, mayhem, disappearances, you name it, if it's true crime, they're on the case.
Lindsie Chrisley is a southern girl trying to navigate life while staying true to her roots, and true to herself. The Southern Tea is a weekly heart-to-heart with the listeners where Lindsie leaves nothing on the table. With no topic off limits, this podcast is an ongoing conversation on life, career, family, faith, motherhood, and everything in between. Lindsie swears to spill the tea, the whole tea, and nothing but the tea.
Strictly Stalking is a weekly true crime podcast exploring true stalking stories from survivors - in their own words. Every Tuesday, hosts Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula cover a unique stalking case by interviewing stalking survivors, advocates, and experts.
Returning to PodcastOne:
Jennifer Harris disappeared from Bonham, Texas on Mother's Day 2002. At just 28 years old, Jennifer seemingly had her whole life ahead of her. But looks can be deceiving… On the final night of Jennifer's life, she left the house to visit a friend. When, how, and why her car was abandoned on the side of the road are questions police would ask in the coming days of their investigation. After Jennifer left the house, she disappeared into the night, never to be heard from again. The secrets in the Jennifer Harris case have been hidden for 20 years. It's time to finally discover what happened to Jennifer Harris, and who is responsible for her death.
PodcastOne's continued growth comes on the heels of the successes and strengths of its tentpole podcasts Baby Mamas No Drama, Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, The Jordan Harbinger Show, LADYGANG and The Adam Carolla Show, as well as acquisitions of top-performing programs such as Coffee Convos, True Crime All the Time Unsolved, and This Is MONSTERS, which all saw significant audience growth since joining PodcastOne. PodcastOne's full roster of programming is available on PodcastOne, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard. As part of the growing slate of podcasts available in Tesla cars via LiveOne's streaming platform Baby Mamas, Coffee Convos, Final Days on Earth and Southern Tea have been added to the driver experience.
PodcastOne is a leading advertiser-supported podcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution. Acquired by LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) in 2020, the two entities have subsequently teamed to create a new video podcast (Vodcast) network under the LiveOne umbrella. Amassing more than 2.48 billion downloads per year with 300+ episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top podcast programs, including influencer talent like Adam Carolla, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Steve Austin, Armando "Pitbull'' Perez, Jordan Harbinger, Heather Dubrow, The LadyGang, Dr. Drew, Jay Cutler, Brett Favre, Robert Horry and top-rated true crime shows including Bad Bad Thing, True Crime All the Time Unsolved, This is MONSTERS, Court Junkie, A&E's Cold Case Files, American Nightmare and more. Its shows are distributed across its own platform as well as LiveOne's owned-and-operated channels on mobile, mobile web, desktop and SmartTV's. PodcastOne is the parent company of LaunchpadOne, an innovative self-serve platform developed to launch, host, distribute and monetize independent user-generated podcasts. PodcastOne is the brainchild of Radio Hall of Famer, Norm Pattiz, also the founder of Network Radio-giant, Westwood One.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. As of April 25, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.26 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, nearly 270 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveXLive is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements," which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as "may," "might," "will," "will likely result," "would," "should," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "continue," "target" or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: the Company's reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; the Company's ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction, the timing of the closing of such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the closing of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid members; the Company identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; the Company's intent to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time under its announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants; the Company successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management's relationships with industry stakeholders; the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of the Company's subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 14, 2021, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, filed with the SEC on August 16, 2021, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, filed with the SEC on October 29, 2021, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 14, 2022, and in the Company's other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligations to update these statements, except as may be required by law. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
** Included in the total number of paid members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. The Company is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
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TROY, Mich., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELMS; ELMSW) ("ELMS" or the "Company") today announced that it has received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") stating that because the Company has not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 (the "Form 10-Q") or its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 (the "Form 10-K"), the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The notification letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
The Company previously discussed the circumstances behind the late filing of the Form 10-Q in a Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25, filed with the SEC on May 18, 2022 (the "Notification"). In addition, the Company's delay in filing the Form 10-K was disclosed in a Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 filed on April 1, 2022 and discussed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 11, 2022 (the "April Current Report").
As described in the April Current Report, the Company must submit a plan to Nasdaq no later than May 31, 2022, addressing how it intends to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing rules.
The Company's management is working diligently to complete the Form 10-Q, as well as the Form 10-K, and intends to file as soon as practicable. However, the Company does not expect to file the Form 10-Q within the timeframe specified by Rule 12b-25 for the reasons discussed in the 10-Q Notification.
Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELMS; ELMSW) is focused on defining a new era in which commercial vehicles run clean as connected and customized solutions that make our customers' businesses more efficient and profitable. ELMS is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. For more information, please visit www.electriclastmile.com.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the possibility of the Company's common stock becoming delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market and the Company's timeframe for filing the Form 10-Q and the Form 10-K. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside the Company's control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; (2) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (3) the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (4) the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business; (5) any delays the Company may experience in realizing its projected timelines and cost and volume targets for the production, launch and ramp up of production of the Company's vehicles and the modification of its manufacturing facility; (6) the ability of the Company to obtain customers, obtain product orders, and convert its non-binding pre-orders into binding orders or sales; (7) the Company's ability to implement its business plans and strategies; and (8) other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and in the Company's future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Some of these risks and uncertainties may in the future be amplified by the COVID-19 outbreak and there may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial or which are unknown. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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SOURCE Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/24/electric-last-mile-solutions-announces-receipt-notice-nasdaq-regarding-late-filing-quarterly-report-form-10-q/ | 2022-05-24T21:52:53Z |
US, Italy united on Ukraine, with slightly different tones
By COLLEEN BARRY
Associated Press
MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi meets with U.S. President Biden this week in Washington as Europe faces another “whatever it takes” moment, with war raging on its eastern flank in Ukraine. Both Rome and Washington are emphasizing their historic friendship and shared desire to help Ukraine defend itself from Russia’s two-month-old invasion when the leaders meet on Tuesday. But there are still differences in tone over the war. And public sentiment in Italy against sending arms to Ukraine is growing. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/09/us-italy-united-on-ukraine-with-slightly-different-tones/ | 2022-05-09T13:07:52Z |
-TYM Group subsidiaries TYM-USA and Branson to invest more than $20 million in manufacturing facilities in Georgia, USA
- Establishment of a 142,500 square feet factory with the latest production capabilities and expanded parts center to produce 50,000 tractors in North America annually
SEOUL, South Korea, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TYM Group's North American subsidiaries, TYM-USA and Branson, plan to expand their North American market share through large-scale investment into production facilities in the United States.
On the 20th of May, TYM (Chairman: Kim Hi-yong, CEO: Kim Do-Hoon / formerly Tongyang Moolsan Co., LTD), the leading South Korean agricultural machinery maker, revealed its plans to invest more than 20 million dollars into manufacturing facilities in Georgia, USA by joining forces with its North American subsidiaries, TYM-USA and Branson.
The investment plan included the construction of a 142,500 square feet factory equipped with the latest cutting edge manufacturing technology on TYM's 900,000 square feet factory grounds in Rome, Georgia. The expansion of current parts center and the establishment of the TYM Technology Institute (TTI) for service education were also included in the investment plan. TYM announced that it has completed negotiations with the Georgia state government and that it will begin the factory design work in May, with the goal of completion in June 2023. "We expect to create more than 150 jobs within the state of Georgia through this investment," a TYM representative said.
TYM, which currently has production facilities in four states in the USA, plans to increase its annual tractor production in North America from 30,000 to 50,000 units through this newest investment plan. In addition, TYM will establish assembly lines for local tractor production in North America by expanding its current Semi Knock Down (SKD) assembly lines into Complete Knock Down (CKD) facilities. The South Korean tractor manufacturer plans to dramatically enhance product quality while improving parts supply and service to more than 300 dealerships in North America and expand its customer contact points.
TYM Group is currently among the top five tractor manufacturers in North America, with total manufacturing market share of more than 10% in the North American tractor market under 100HP. With the outstanding performance of TYM-USA and Branson, the TYM Group has enjoyed an annual growth rate of 17% since 2017, as its exports to North America over the past five years soared from $150 million in 2017 to $330 million in 2021. The tractor manufacturer aims to export more than $470 million in 2022, a 41% increase from the previous year.
It is TYM's ambitious plan to take the leap into becoming a top three brand in the North American market by launching the new TYM North America and expanding its production facility through this major investment to support its rapid growth in the market.
"This investment in North America is a part of an effort by TYM to maximize the customer experience. We aim to provide the best of TYM's products and service to more customers and establish trust and business value with our partners," said the head of TYM Overseas Business Division. He added, "It was very meaningful for the opportunity to contribute to the cooperation between USA and Korea through this major facility investment in Georgia, in line with President Biden's visit to Korea."
[About TYM]
TYM is a leading agricultural machinery manufacturer in South Korea. In line with its recent 70th anniversary, the company has reorganized its global management system with the changes in the international agricultural machinery market. The company has secured its long term growth momentum in the industry's future through various projects such as autonomous driving system for agricultural machinery. The company was renamed to TYM to take a leap forward becoming a global company, and became the first in the industry to introduce ESG management and implement it on a full-company scale. With the establishment of the 'TYMICT' which specializes in smart precision farming as start, TYM is now preparing for the successive production of various smart agricultural machines such as telematics-based autonomous agricultural machines.
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pavel Francouz took J.T. Compher off the hook for a penalty with a key save on Connor McDavid. A few seconds later, Compher took the life out of Rogers Place — and put the Colorado Avalanche on the cusp of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Compher came out of the penalty box to give Colorado the lead with 7:18 left and the Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Called for tripping Leon Draisaitl just three minutes after Ryan McLeod tied it for Edmonton, Compher raced out of the box, beat defenseman Evan Bouchard for control along the boards and scored between goalie Mike Smith’s legs.
Valeri Nichushkin scored twice for Colorado, Mikko Rantanen had an empty-netter with 30 seconds left, and Francouz made 27 saves.
Francouz stepped in midway through the Colorado’s 8-6 victory in Game 1 when Darcy Kuemper sustained an upper-body injury, then made 24 saves Thursday night in a 4-0 win for his second career playoff shutout. In Game 3, he made the big stop on McDavid to keep it tied before Compher scored.
“Frankie’s quick and got over there and made a great stop on it,” Colorado forward Nathan MacKinnon said. “That shows some strength to be able to reset after they tie it up in the fashion they did and be able to reset and get back to it.”
McLeod tied it at 2 at 7:34 of the third, going the length of the ice and beating Francouz with a snap shot from the high slot.
McDavid opened the scoring 38 seconds in for Edmonton. Smith made 39 saves.
“Our goal is the same as it was today, which is we’ve got to win one hockey game,” Edmonton interim coach Jay Woodcroft said.
Game 4 is Monday night in Edmonton, with Colorado a game away from advancing to the Stanley Cup final. The Avalanche won titles in 1996 and 2001.
“No doubt, obviously, a big win, but the job’s not done,” captain Gabriel Landeskog said.
After McDavid’s quick goal, Edmonton killed a five-minute penalty on Evander Kane for boarding Nazem Kadri just 28 seconds after McDavid’s goal, and stopped the Avalanche power play again midway through the period after Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse was called for shooting the puck over the glass. Kadri was injured on Kane’s hit and didn’t return.
Coach Jared Bednar ruled out Kadri for at least the rest of the series, if not longer.
“He’s out,” Bednar said. “The hit? It’s the most dangerous hit in hockey.”
Nichushkin scored on two fortunate deflections to give Colorado the lead. He tied it with 3:48 left in the first period when his centering pass deflected in off Nurse. Then at 4:37 of the second, Nichushkin controlled a deflection off a shot from the point that MacKinnon and fired a wrist shot through Bouchard’s legs and past the screened Smith.
“Val is a huge part of our team and our offensive game and our checking game and helps out in all areas of the game,” Landeskog said. “Tonight, obviously, he was a force and comes up with two big goals for us, and I thought did a great job on the forecheck and neutral zone, staying above their top players and not giving them much room. It’s a tough task, but he’s been huge for us and he just continues to get better and better and a big, important piece for us.”
Colorado killed off MacKinnon’s tripping penalty late in the second, and Edmonton stopped the Avalanche’s power play again early in the third with Draisaitl off for high-sticking.
Only four NHL teams have ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a seven-game series. The Los Angeles Kings were the last to accomplish the feat in the first round of the 2014 playoffs against San Jose.
“Every play counts,” Smith said. “The desperation level has to be at an all-time high in order to win at this time of the year. It comes from everybody in the room — just a little bit more.
“There’s not a lot of space out there, but you’ve got to give everything you have for one game.” | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/avalanche-beat-oilers-4-2-to-take-3-0-series-lead/ | 2022-06-05T19:48:20Z |
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trident Edge Consulting and The Armiger Group are pleased to announce they have entered a strategic partnership, combining Trident Edge's procure-to-pay healthcare consulting services with Armiger's business development, corporate strategy, and program management services.
This partnership brings together deep skills in healthcare business and technology strategy, Supply Chain ERP implementation, leadership, and organizational change management to help support clients through successful transformations. Within Trident Edge Consulting, Armiger will be a key part of the growth strategy for its management consulting practice while continuing to build its array of services across its existing footprint.
The Armiger Group is a management consulting firm founded in 2018 by Jason Armiger, Managing Director. The firm has focused on strategy, technology solutions, and managing large-scale programs such as new hospital construction projects and multi-wave IDN ERP software implementation projects.
Trident Edge Consulting has delivered procure-to-pay healthcare solutions across United States for the past 15 years, focused on ERP Implementations, shared services implementations, and supply chain transformation. Trident Edge will continue to be led by Managing Director and Founder, Michael Bernhard.
Armiger and Bernhard are both CSC Consulting (now DXC Technology) alumni, having collaborated on multiple projects in the early 2000's. Both have been recognized as a trusted advisor by many of the nation's top healthcare providers.
"I'm really excited about the partnership," said Jason Armiger. "It's quite a powerful combination--Trident Edge's proven track record of providing expert client-side guidance and technical oversight coupled with our proven methodologies, and heavy focus on synergizing people, processes, and technology."
"In the markets we serve today, there are more projects and open leadership positions in hospital supply chain than there are resources to do the work," said Bernhard. "The Armiger Group will not only improve our ability to target the best health systems suited for our current skill sets, but also to expand our offerings based on new post-pandemic market needs."
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Star Arizona safety Budda Baker becomes an investor in beverage and supplements brand
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed professional football player Budda Baker, a 2x All-Pro safety for the Arizona Cardinals, has become a shareholder in LIFEAID Beverage Co., investing a significant but undisclosed amount related to the FITAID Energy launch. The investment was confirmed by FITAID Energy co-founders and formulators Orion Melehan and Aaron Hinde, who run LIFEAID.
In mid-2022, FITAID Energy was introduced in the US and shortly thereafter in Europe, as the better-for-you energy beverage boasting the cleanest ingredient list amongst its competitors. FITAID Energy is already an early e-commerce sales success, racking up a quarter million dollars (US$) in online orders in the first two days of launch, and in line with LIFEAID's exceptional direct-to-consumer business.
FITAID Energy today accounts for 26% of the brand's sales on both e-commerce and in its gym accounts. And that early success extends to Europe. FITAID Energy is the brand's strongest product launch ever in the EU markets, where LIFEAID Beverage Co. sales have surpassed €10 million since 2020.
True to the brand's strong omnichannel sales strategy, the FITAID Energy line is also sold at retailers such as The Vitamin Shoppe, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Sprouts, H-E-B, and in over 2,000 gyms nationally. The broader LIFEAID Beverage Co. product line up is already sold nationally.
FITAID Energy is based on FITAID, the pioneering recovery drink that is a staple of high intensity training and is ranked as the #1 Recovery Drink in the U.S. (Source: SPINS).
"We've partnered with top pro-athlete talent since 2019," says co-founder/CEO Orion Melehan. "But Budda was the first pro to make this significant a personal investment in our brand and business. It's validation that the country's most talented athletes support the FITAID Energy mission: to offer the most nutritionally balanced, responsibly formulated, and properly caffeinated performance drinks to all athletes, professional and amateurs alike."
"My investment is a no brainer," says Budda Baker. "Nutrition is a huge part of my training and performance on and off the field. FITAID Energy brings the benefits of functional beverages to the energy drinks category, without any of the negatives." Baker was advised on the deal by his business manager, Sherard Rogers, and attorney, Yediel Kadosh.
FITAID Energy is positioned to be the definitive energy drink for athletes. Flavors include: Mango Sorbet; Peach Mandarin; Blackberry Pineapple; and a fourth flavor, Raspberry Hibiscus, which is an online exclusive. All flavors have just 15 calories, no artificial flavors or sweeteners, the renowned FITAID blend of nutrients for sports recovery and are boosted with 200 mg of clean caffeine from green tea leaf extract. The FITAID Energy nutrient list also includes a post-workout recovery blend of BCAAs, turmeric, electrolytes, vitamins B, C, D3, and E.
With a focus on great tasting, wellness enhancing, and functionally driven supplement products, LIFEAID Beverage Co. has become a trusted brand among athletes, health conscious consumers and fitness enthusiasts. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California LIFEAID creates premium performance and recovery products for some of the most dedicated fitness communities in the US, Europe and Australian/New Zealand. The company's portfolio of better-for-you supplements contain both ready to drink and powdered mix blends including FITAID Energy, original FITAID, FOCUSAID, and IMMUNITYAID. LIFEAID products are sold in over 20,000 retail locations globally.
Budda Baker is a safety for the Arizona Cardinals, selected in the 2nd round of the 2017 league draft, and has been an impact player since he joined the league. Regarded as one of the best safeties in pro football, Baker has been named to four Pro Bowls and three All Pro teams in just his first five seasons. In 2019, Budda led all defensive backs in tackles (with 147) and led the league in solo tackles (with 104).
Baker is well-respected within the league. In the yearly vote of the league's top players, he has been ranked in the Top 100 (ranked 19, 67, 97) of all pro football players for the past three consecutive years. Baker has also been a defensive captain for the Arizona Cardinals since 2020. A true leader on the field, Budda looks to continue his success with another outstanding season in 2022.
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Oklahoma woman killed, three children injured in Lyon Co. wreck
LYON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Highway Patrol has released new details into a crash that killed an Oklahoma City mother and left her three children with serious injuries.
The Kansas Highway Patrol crash log indicates that at noon on Monday, June 6, a car driven by Sacha McNack, 31, of Oklahoma City, was headed down I-335 when she drove onto the shoulder and over-corrected her vehicle.
The log notes that McNack lost control of the vehicle and drove into the east ditch where she struck a tree and the vehicle became engulfed in flames.
According to KHP, McNack was pronounced dead on the scene, however, her three children also in the car at the time were taken to separate hospitals.
The log indicates that McNack’s 7-year-old son was taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital with suspected serious injuries. Meanwhile, her 3-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter were taken to Newman Regional Health in Emporia, also with suspected serious injuries.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/07/new-details-released-lyon-co-crash-that-killed-mother-sent-children-hospital/ | 2022-06-07T20:01:48Z |
The program will provide proactive outreach, engagement, and holistic, coordinated support to help prevent veteran suicide.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Warrior Partnership (AWP) announced today the creation of a new branch in Alaska called the Alaska Warrior Partnership (AKWP). The focus of AKWP will be to proactively engage veterans, their family members, and caregivers to better understand veterans' needs and improve their quality of life.
"We are proud to have the Alaska Warrior Partnership supporting veterans locally," said Jim Lorraine, president and CEO of America's Warrior Partnership. "By connecting on a local level in a veteran's community, we can provide a one-size-fits-one approach, which is so vital in providing a better quality of life and, ultimately, decreasing veteran suicide."
AKWP will apply AWP's Community Integration Model, which is a holistic, veteran-focused, community-led initiative to proactively connect and engage with all veterans in a given area to ensure they have access to all the quality resources and opportunities available in collaboration with their community. Coordinated services include recreational activities, volunteer opportunities and occasionally housing, employment, access to education, or healthcare available through community partners.
Alaska is home to an estimated 65,000 veterans, according to the US Census report, and approximately a third of that population reside outside Anchorage and other larger cities, in small rural towns and off-the-road-system remote villages. Veterans and their families have a plethora of resources for support and opportunities in Anchorage and the larger cities, but many, especially those outside these areas, are not aware of them or the benefits they have earned.
"Alaska Warrior Partnership is engaging with veterans and coordinating services across our large geographical area,'' said Alaskan Army Veteran and AKWP Program Lead Amanda Marr. Marr has been meeting with veterans and building the community program infrastructure over the past few months. "We want a veteran in Aniak to know they are just as important and connected as a veteran in Anchorage, and we do this first and foremost by getting to know the veterans of Alaska; proactively reaching out to them where THEY are, and building trusted relationships through meaningful and holistic engagement."
According to a 2021 Department of Veteran Affairs report, the United States veteran population decreased 23 percent over the last twenty years, while the suicide rate went up by 35 percent. The VA estimates that approximately 17 veterans die by suicide per day. The Community Integration model ensures they connect with veterans in local communities and provides a pathway for resources and opportunities to improve quality of life, aiming to drastically decrease these suicide rates.
For more information on America's Warrior Partnership and their Community Integration efforts in Alaska and across the country, subscribe to America's Warrior Partnership newsletter by visiting https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org.
About America's Warrior Partnership
America's Warrior Partnership is committed to empowering communities to empower veterans. We fill the gaps between veteran service organizations by helping nonprofits connect with veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our programs bolster nonprofit efficacy, improving their results, and empowering their initiatives. Preventing veteran suicide is the singular outcome of America's Warrior Partnership's work.
About Alaska Warrior Partnership
The Alaska Warrior Partnership is committed to improving veterans' quality of life in the state of Alaska through proactive outreach and engagement, by fostering ongoing relationships with our veterans, their families and caregivers, and coordination of holistic services and opportunities in collaboration with the community. https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/alaska-warrior-partnership
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