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BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana Center for Recovery has been awarded certification of their outstanding care for military Veterans and their families. The "Veteran Ready Healthcare Organization" Certificate is offered by PsychArmor, a nationally recognized non-profit driven to train and educate the next generation of military-serving providers. The certification is proudly displayed on Indiana Center for Recovery's website as a badge of treatment rigor and excellence.
PsychArmor's "Veteran Ready Healthcare Organization" Certificate helps ensure providers engage members of the military, their families, and anyone in service with awareness to benefit treatment outcomes. After staff-wide, required training and education—organizations are better able to collectively impact and transform Veteran and military communities. PsychArmor's training itself features a robust, multi-modal approach to engaging providers and staff in the process of becoming ready to competently serve these communities:
- Annual Training: Trainees can openly access online modules and materials year-round, giving ample resources to new staff and ongoing education to advancing professionals.
- Custom Courses: Providers identify unmet organizational needs to better achieve patient outcomes through courses developed for the population's and industry's demands.
- Live Experts: PsychArmor presents live speakers and webinars hosted by subject matter experts on topics designed to impact the treatment cycle and patient experience.
- Consultation: Providers collaborate with PsychArmor to guide their commitment to military-affiliated communities with expertise and specific counsel.
Indiana Center for Recovery is honored to be counted among as few as 200 organizations nationally that are staying truly ready to serve Veterans, the military, and their families by using PsychArmor's platform—only a small fraction of which are mental health and substance use treatment providers.
"The well-being of our military veterans and their families is a priority for Indiana Center for Recovery.
We're driven to heal this country's bravest and, often, most vulnerable," said Chief Operating Officer Binny Montenegro. "Our facility proudly displays this merit for serving Veterans the help they need with military culture awareness and competency. The credential encourages us to strive for even better outcomes, standards, and comfort for the military-connected and their loved ones in our care."
Since 2016, Indiana Center For Recovery has pushed patient outcomes through expert staff, high-end facilities, and scientifically sound protocols for patient-centered recovery. Esteemed in substance use disorder and mental health treatment, they offer a dynamic combination of clinically exceptional services and compassionate care, striving to treat every client with respect while treating mental health conditions, patterns of addiction, and underlying health conditions. To learn more visit: https://treatmentindiana.com.
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5 statistics about the COVID-19 pet adoption surge
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5 statistics about the COVID-19 pet adoption surge
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans had an animal companion living at home. About 44% of households in the country had a dog, while 35% had a cat between 2015-2016, according to the American Pet Products Association. That was a total of 78 million dogs and nearly 86 million cats. Americans choose different adoption methods for their pets, with more dog owners opting for breeders than shelters. Cat owners typically opt for animal shelters for adoption or adopting cats through friends and relatives.
Once the pandemic shut down businesses and forced schools to go virtual, even more Americans added a pet to their households. Nearly 1 in 5 households acquired a dog or cat. Officials reassured Americans that the risk of pets transmitting COVID-19 to humans was extremely low. For animals, serious illness as a result of the coronavirus appears to be rare.
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift and many people return to work and school outside of the home, what is happening to the pets? Are the new owners rushing to return them? What can be done to curb separation anxiety in dogs and cats facing new routines in their homes?
In order to contextualize the pet surge brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, ManyPets consulted a 2021 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals survey on pet ownership in the pandemic and presented five takeaways from the study.
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19% of Americans added a dog or cat to their homes—and household budgets
Amid the height of the coronavirus pandemic, 23 million American households brought home a new pet—and they opened their wallets for their new companions. Americans paid $42 billion for pet food and treats in 2020, and were expected to pay $44 billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association. They spent a little over $22 billion on supplies and over-the-counter medication in 2020, with the spending also expected to rise a couple billion in the following year. Vet care saw more enormous spending, at $31.4 billion in 2020. In total, the bill for those new pets came to almost $104 billion nationally.
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90% of dogs and 85% of total pets are still in their home
Even as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and Americans return to work and school, they continue to make their new pets part of their families, the ASPCA reports. The majority who were surveyed conveyed few concerns about being able to spend enough time with their new dog or cat.
Dog walkers saw their business drop during the pandemic, but demand picked up in 2021. Revenues were expected to increase 10.5%, as society reopened and people took long-delayed vacations. Apps for booking dog walkers or pet sitters are more popular than ever, with one popular app, Wag!, predicting revenues of $42 million in 2022, a huge increase in revenue over 2021.
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87% of new pet owners say they wouldn’t consider re-homing their pet
Often pets are given up because of some sort of problem with the animal, according to the ASPCA. The reasons can be aggressive or other problematic behaviors; the pet’s size, especially if it grows larger than expected; or health issues the owner cannot handle. Respecively, pet problems are the reason behind nearly half of the dogs and cats that get re-homed. According to the ASPCA’s 2015 Rehoming Survey, a little over 6 million households re-home their pets over five years. Pets are most likely to be given to a friend or relative, which may account for why so many need to be re-homed.
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The top concern among new pet owners is financial security
The ASPCA estimates the annual cost of owning a dog at $1,391 per year and a cat at $1,149 annually. Initial costs and other special costs can bring the first-year costs to $3,221 for a dog and $1,904 for a cat. Some tips for cutting costs include buying high-quality pet food, which can decrease health problems later, grooming your pet at home, and spaying or neutering your pet.
A 2015 ASPCA Rehoming Survey found those who had an income of less than $50,000 were more likely to re-home their pets because of the cost of taking care of them or issues around housing. Some 30% said affordable vet care, access to less expensive food, or pet-friendly housing could have helped them keep their pet. For renters, housing problems were the top reason for re-homing their dog or cat.
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22% of new pet owners say they’d like to travel more but ‘feel limited’ by their animal
Traveling with a pet can be complicated. If you want to fly, for example, only cats and dogs that meet age, size, and other restrictions may travel in the cabin. Others might have to be shipped. Flying comes with serious risks to certain pets, especially animals with “pushed in” faces like pugs and Persian cats. These animals are more at risk for oxygen deprivation and heat stroke. Driving comes with less risk, but taking long car rides may leave your pet restless, so frequent stopping may be necessary.
Pets cannot always join in vacation destinations, and hotels may even turn away guests with animals. Weighing options between getting a pet sitter or bringing the pet along is a common dilemma many pet owners face, and as travel restrictions lift, it makes sense that nearly 1 in 4 pet owners feel limited by their new furry friend.
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“What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us? Just a stranger on the bus Tryin’ to make his way home?”
— Joan Osborne
There’s been a lot of hand-wringing and gnashing of teeth lately about a new report showing a marked decline in the membership, attendance and even beliefs espoused by religious institutions in America.
For a country founded, mostly, on religious principles, America, some are saying, is hell-bound.
COVID, of course, has to be factored in when any survey over the last couple of years is conducted. Churches were, for the most part, ordered to close their doors, and some that wanted to show that their “faith in God” was stronger than any man-made disease and ignored the order saw many members become sick and even die from the virus.
(NOTE: In no way setting myself up as a spokesperson for God, I can’t help but think that He must have wondered at His creation’s boneheadedness in defying an order that was enacted to keep them safe during the height of the pandemic.)
Church membership and attendance have each been declining steadily for the past several decades. The Devil’s hand is in that reality, no doubt, but all supernatural beings aside, people have quit going to church because they no longer feel the urgency to do so. People have, even the most devout would agree, elevated themselves to not big-G God status, but only slightly lower to little-G god magnificence.
Face it, in 2020s America, self-importance has risen dramatically as individuals — even many who say they believe in God and others who attend religious services regularly — primarily focus on their well-being and on their own wants and desires. They don’t feel the need for a God. Being a deacon or an elder in the church is no longer as important as saving up money for that dream vacation or paying off that addition for the house that allows individuals to either catch up with or surpass their neighbors’ latest acquisition.
Let’s say there are 100,000 people reading this column right now. (Hint, that number’s a tad high, I know, but allow me this bit of fantasy. I ask for so little.) I would be willing to bet one of my somewhat healthy kidneys that 998,742 of them have heard this statement or something very similar: “I’m a religious person and I believe in God, but I don’t find churches today to be very spiritual. I find more spirituality in the privacy of my own home.”
Translation: I’s rather be out on the lake, on the golf course or on a girls’ day out on Sundays than sitting in church.
For people who spend time “looking for signs,” there are any number of indicators that America has lost its way, as far as religion goes. Even the believers aren’t content to attend churches that give us the same old dull sermons we’ve been hearing for decades. This is a new age, we need more sizzle. We need giant video screens, rock bands jamming instead of choirs singing, an elegant meal — you can save Communion wine and bread for those special days like Easter — a performance by some noted Christian artists, plays with real drama, movies, big-time visiting evangelists.
(NOTE 2: Speaking of visiting evangelists, one of my most favorite/unfavorite times at Pinetta and later Mystic Baptist Churches in Irwin County was when we’d have “revival” services each year. There would be a visiting pastor, usually one who brought the hellfire and brimstone, and at some point during the week, dinner on the grounds. That was a magical time when we’d fight over some of the ladies in the church’s signature dishes. I’ll never forget one visiting evangelist declaring, for a 100% fact, that the only way any musical artist could get a record produced — and, he sadly added, that included not just those evil rock bands, but country, gospel, blues ... any musical genre — was to sign a contract turning your soul over to the Devil. Amazingly, many believed him. Sigh.)
Back to business: The drop in church attendance, membership and even simple belief in God is disquieting for institutions whose purpose is to set souls up for entry into heaven. Perhaps if these institutions encouraged their members to disengage from the political wars and not follow so blindly the words of false prophets, hypocrites and down-right evil men and women who use God as part of their shill to get elected to office, they’d find themselves with an audience more in tune with their beliefs. At the very least, they’d have an audience not so self-absorbed as to put themselves on a level with a supreme being capable of creating such a marvelous universe as this. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/carlton-fletcher-churches-today-must-combat-the-egos-of-little-g-gods/article_ec578c16-f71a-11ec-b0fe-ef0a5b38ddd5.html | 2022-06-28T22:39:41Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Raise a glass for this reason: It’s National Bubbly Day on Saturday, June 4!
Whatever kind of champagne tickles your taste buds, get ready to clink glasses with your friends and family today/tonight. Saturday is a great time to crack open all the great bottles you may have collected at home.
If you don’t have a collection of bottles at home to enjoy, maybe going out is the move! We took care of trying to find the best spots for you. Here’s a look at Foursquare’s guide to the best places to drink champagne in Dallas:
- Toulouse Cafe and Bar
- St. Martin’s Wine Bistro
- Woodlands American Grill
- Rise No. 1
- Village Burger Bar
- Hotel ZaZa
- Pera Wine & Tapas
- The Joule
- Nick & Sam’s
- Dallas Fish Market
- The Zodiac
- Arthurs Prime Steaks & Seafood | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/grab-a-glass-at-these-top-spots-for-champagne-around-dallas-according-to-foursquare/ | 2022-06-04T13:45:51Z |
GUANGZHOU, China, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO) ("MINISO Group", "MINISO" or the "Company"), a global retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products, today announced that it plans to release its March quarter 2022 financial results before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 26, 2022 (8:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. The conference call can be accessed by the following zoom link or dialing the following numbers:
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Join Zoom meeting.
Zoom link: https://dooyle.zoom.us/j/86584019613?pwd=SUUrak9EZEpCOEpiZE92aVdjMGJRdz09
Meeting Number: 865 8401 9613
Meeting Passcode: 888666
Access 2
Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers by using the same meeting number and passcode with access 1.
United States Toll Free: 833 548 0276 (or +1 646 518 9805)
Mainland China Toll Free: 400 182 3168 (or 400 616 8835)
Hong Kong, China Toll Free: +852 5803 3730 (or +852 5803 3731)
United Kingdom (Charge Fees): +44 203 481 5237 (or +44 131 460 1196)
France (Charge Fees): +33 1 7037 9729 (or+33 1 7037 2246)
Singapore (Charge Fees): +65 3158 7288 (or +65 3165 1065)
Canada (Charge Fees): +1 438 809 7799 (or +1 204 272 7920)
Access 3
Listeners can also access the meeting through the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.miniso.com/.
The replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live event at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.miniso.com/.
About MINISO Group Holding Limited
MINISO is a global retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products. The Company serves consumers primarily through its large network of MINISO stores, and promotes a relaxing, treasure-hunting and engaging shopping experience full of delightful surprises that appeals to all demographics. Aesthetically pleasing design, quality and affordability are at the core of every product in MINISO's wide product portfolio, and the Company continually and frequently rolls out products with these qualities. Since the opening of its first store in China in 2013, the Company has built its flagship brand "MINISO" as a globally recognized retail brand and established a massive store network worldwide. For more information, please visit http://ir.miniso.com/.
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Shreveport woman wants eviction ruling reversed
By Troy Washington
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SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Shreveport woman wants an eviction removed from her record because she says it is hurting her.
Latasha Sherman is certainly not alone in Caddo Parish even if an eviction is taken care of meaning owed fees are paid according to Shreveport city court the eviction will stay on that person’s record.
Sherman says she was improperly evicted but she can’t get anyone to reverse the ruling. She says she was never served an eviction notice as evidence suggests.
“I never got a notice at all, it went to a different zip code, now I have an eviction under my name,” said Sherman.
Sherman says she was getting help through the Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport until her former landlord decided she should pay full rent. She says judges are overlooking how things played out.
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The father of Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, the woman suspected of killing 25-year-old elite cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, said he does not believe his daughter is capable of such violence.
"I know her. I know how she thinks, and I know what she believes. And I know that she just would not do something like this," Michael Armstrong told ABC's "Good Morning America" in an interview that aired Tuesday.
"I know that she did not do this. There are a lot of unanswered questions," he added.
Armstrong, 34, is an Austin, Texas-based realtor and yoga teacher -- and now a fugitive. She is wanted for the May 11 shooting of Wilson, who had previously dated Armstrong's boyfriend, in what investigators believe may have been a violent act of romantic jealousy.
On the night of her killing, Wilson was staying at a friend's house in Austin in preparation for a race, according to a May 19 arrest affidavit filed by police in Travis County District Court. Austin police responded to the home shortly before 10 p.m. to find Wilson suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Austin Police.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators are poring over details to piece together what happened. Video surveillance footage shows a vehicle similar to Armstrong's near the scene of the crime, according to the affidavit.
US Marshals are on the hunt for Armstrong, who has not been seen or heard from since the week of Wilson's killing, according to the affidavit. Officials are urging the public to come forward with any information about where she is.
Here is what we know about the investigation into Wilson's death.
Wilson was killed days before big race
Wilson was a rising star in a discipline called gravel racing, a burgeoning hybrid of road cycling and mountain biking.
She had traveled to Texas to compete in the Gravel Locos race in Hico, about two and a half hours north of Austin, where she was staying with a friend, according to the affidavit.
On the afternoon of May 11, Wilson went swimming with fellow cyclist Colin Strickland, 35, a detail Strickland later confirmed with police, according to the affidavit. Investigators determined Wilson had previously been in a romantic relationship with Strickland while he and Armstrong were briefly separated.
Strickland told investigators that after they swam, he and Wilson got dinner and he then dropped her off at her friend's home. He said he did not go inside, the affidavit shows.
Authorities later identified Armstrong, who was dating and living with Strickland, as the main suspect in Wilson's death.
In the 24 hours following Wilson's killing, officers from the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force took Armstrong into custody on an unrelated warrant and police interviewed her. Officers learned during the interview that the warrant was not valid and told Armstrong she was free to leave, the affidavit says.
Armstrong asked to end the interview and left after detectives began confronting her about the security camera video that appeared to place her vehicle near the Wilson murder scene, the affidavit states.
Strickland told investigators he has not spoken to Armstrong since May 13, per the affidavit, and a detective found she had deleted her Instagram account in the days after the killing.
What video and ballistic evidence reveal
Investigators detailed several points of evidence in the affidavit for Armstrong's arrest. Surveillance footage obtained by multiple law enforcement agencies allowed investigators to piece together a series of events leading up to Wilson's death, the affidavit says.
"Video surveillance shows Strickland leaving the area after dropping off Wilson and shows Armstrong's vehicle arriving to [the] residence where Wilson was staying," the affidavit states.
The friend whom Wilson was staying with had given the cyclist a unique code to unlock the door of the house, the affidavit says. Investigators say Wilson's personal code was used to unlock the door at 8:36 p.m., in a timeline laid out in the document. A minute later, the affidavit says, Armstrong's vehicle "appears to stop" at the residence.
Strickland told investigators he bought a handgun for Armstrong between December and January, which officers were able to obtain with a search warrant, the affidavit says.
A comparison of test-fired shell cartridges from the handgun and shell casings found next to Wilson's body showed "significant" potential "that the same firearm was involved," according to the affidavit.
Austin police issued a warrant for Armstrong's arrest on May 17.
Wilson's past relationship with the suspect's boyfriend
Strickland told investigators he and Armstrong have been dating for three years, but that they briefly separated in October, the affidavit says.
During that time, Strickland said, he had a romantic relationship with Wilson before he and Armstrong ultimately got back together. Strickland said he continued to communicate with Wilson and admitted to taking measures to hide their conversations from Armstrong by changing Wilson's name in his phone and deleting texts, the affidavit says.
After Armstrong and Strickland began dating again, Armstrong contacted Wilson several times and in one instance told her to "stay away" from Strickland, one of Wilson's friends told investigators, per the affidavit.
The same friend told investigators Wilson and Strickland had an "on again, off again" relationship, though Strickland denied this in a statement to the Austin American-Statesman.
He told the paper he and Wilson had a "brief romantic relationship" while he and Armstrong were separated and said his relationship with Wilson after that was "only a platonic and professional one."
"Moriah and I were both leaders in this lonely, niche sport of Cycling, and I admired her greatly and considered her a close friend," he said in the statement. "I am deeply grieving her loss."
Wilson's family released a statement saying she was not in a romantic relationship at the time of her death.
"While we will not elaborate about the ongoing investigation, we do feel it's important to clarify that at the time of her death, those closest to her clearly understood, directly from Moriah, that she was not in a romantic relationship with anyone," the statement said.
Her family, who has started a GoFundMe fundraiser, described Wilson as a "talented, kind, and caring young woman" who "wanted to empower young women athletes, encourage people of all walks of life to find joy and meaning through sport and community, and inspire all to chase their dreams."
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SHANGHAI and BUCKS COUNTY, Pa., Sept. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene" SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for hematology and oncology, today announced that ATG-101, the company's in-house developed novel PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody, has been granted an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. This ODD will help Antengene facilitate regulatory communication with the FDA, accelerate the clinical development and the future registration of ATG-101.
At present, no PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody has been approved for the treatment of pancreatic cancer worldwide.
Orphan Drugs, also known as Rare Disease Drugs, refers to pharmaceutical products developed for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases or conditions. Orphan Drug Designations by the U.S. FDA are meant to support the development of drug candidates that could potentially bring substantial therapeutic benefits to patients with rare diseases (a condition with a prevalence of less than 200,000 in the U.S.), and to provide incentives to the subsequent development, registration and commercialization to designated drugs. Those incentives include tax credit on expenditures incurred in clinical studies, a waiver of the New Drug Application (NDA) fee, and 7-year market exclusivity in the U.S. regardless of the patent status of the designated drug.
Pancreatic cancer is a highly malignant type of gastrointestinal cancer. According to the statistics by the World Health Organization (WHO), pancreatic cancer was ranked 13th and 7th globally by its incidence and mortality rates in 2012. In 2018, the U.S. reported over 55,000 newly- diagnosed pancreatic cancer cases and 44,330 related deaths. Whereas still defined as an orphan disease currently, it is projected that by 2030, pancreatic cancer will become the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths.
ATG-101 is a novel PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody that was designed to block the binding of immunosuppressive PD-1/PD-L1 and conditionally induce 4-1BB stimulation, thus activating anti-tumor immune effectors, while delivering enhanced anti-tumor activity, with an improved safety profile. In preclinical studies, ATG-101 demonstrated significant anti-tumor activity in animal models of resistant tumors as well as those that had progressed on anti-PD-1/L1 treatment. Furthermore, ATG-101 has also shown an excellent safety profile in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) toxicology studies. ATG-101 is the first PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody entering clinical development in Australia and is currently being evaluated in clinical studies in Australia, China, and the U.S.
Dr. Bo Shan, Antengene's Chief Scientific Officer, said, "We are very encouraged by this Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. FDA and are hopeful that ATG-101 will offer a novel therapeutic to patients with pancreatic cancer. As Antengene's first in-house developed asset with global rights, ATG-101 has already entered clinical development in Australia, China, and the U.S. We will strive to accelerate the global clinical development of ATG-101 in efforts to provide a new treatment option to patients around the world."
About Antengene
Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK) is a leading commercial-stage R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative first-in-class/best-in-class therapeutics for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, in realizing its vision of "Treating Patients Beyond Borders".
Since 2017, Antengene has built a broad and expanding pipeline of 15 clinical and preclinical assets, of which 10 are global rights assets, and 5 came with rights for Asia Pacific markets including the Greater China region. To date, Antengene has obtained 24 investigational new drug (IND) approvals in the U.S. and Asia, and submitted 6 new drug applications (NDAs) in multiple Asia Pacific markets, with the NDA for XPOVIO® (selinexor) already approved in mainland China, South Korea, Singapore and Australia.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas is known for good barbeque – but here’s a different spin on the classic meal: Korean BBQ.
North Texas is home to some of the best in the state, with Carrolton’s Korean district and many other great Korean BBQ grills across the metroplex, including Nuri Grill.
If you have ever wanted to try out Korean BBQ, but were intimidated by the process, have no fear. We got an exclusive look at how it’s done.
Nuri Grill is located at 2254 Royal Ln. To learn more about Nuri Grill, visit nurigrill.com or @nuri_grill on Instagram. | https://cw33.com/news/local/like-korean-bbq-try-out-dallas-nuri-grill/ | 2022-05-02T18:41:35Z |
A wildfire that has burned more than 200 homes on the edge of a mountain community in the southern part of New Mexico and killed two people was caused when a power line was toppled by strong winds, according to state authorities.
Crews worked Thursday to restore power to parts of the village. The lack of electricity also has affected the school district’s servers, email system and website. Firefighters used a break in what had been a steady stream of relentless gusts to make headway against the deadly blaze.
The remains of the couple were found Wednesday afternoon near their home after family members notified Ruidoso police that the two had tried to evacuate but were unaccounted for. Authorities were working to confirm the identities of the two people.
The fire had moved into a more densely populated area of Ruidoso, prompting more evacuations, about 5,000 people. Laura Rabon, a spokesperson for the Lincoln National Forest, interrupted a fire briefing Wednesday to tell people to get in their cars and leave after the flames jumped a road where crews were trying to hold the line.
“We’ve had students who’ve lost their homes. We have to support them on Tuesday” when school resumes, said high school English teacher Sara Ames Brown, who was with students when they evacuated by bus, with flames visible in the forest outside as they drove away.
Overnight, crews kept the flames from pushing further into the village, and Rabon said that progress continued Thursday as helicopters dropped water and ground crews secured lines on the east and south sides. They also put out hot spots in the neighborhoods where the flames raced through earlier this week.
The fire has torched an estimated 9 square miles (23 square kilometers) of forest and grass, and the strong winds that battered the area have left behind toppled trees and down power lines.
Fire officials and forecasters warned that persistent dry and windy conditions had prompted another day of red flag warnings for the eastern third of New Mexico and other parts of the Midwest.
Incident Commander Dave Bales said the strategy was “attack while we can,” noting that winds were expected to pick up again Friday.
“We’re trying to keep this fire as small as possible, especially because it’s right in the community,” he said. “We’ve had a loss of a lot of structures so our crews are right there on the fire front going as direct as possible.”
Six new large fires were reported Wednesday: three in Texas, two in Colorado and one in Oklahoma. In all, wildland firefighters and support personnel were trying to contain 11 large fires that have charred more than 40 square miles (103 square kilometers) in five states.
The National Interagency Fire Center reported Thursday that since the start of the year, 18,550 wildfires have burned about 1,250 square miles (3,237 square kilometers). That’s well above the 10-year average of 12,290 wildfires and 835 square miles (2162.64 square kilometers) burned.
Hotter and drier weather coupled with decades of fire suppression have contributed to an increase in the number of acres burned by wildfires, fire scientists say. The problem is exacerbated by a more than 20-year Western megadrought that studies link to human-caused climate change.
Elsewhere in New Mexico, wildfires were burning northwest of Ruidoso, along the Rio Grande south of Albuquerque, in mountains northwest of the community of Las Vegas and in grasslands along the Pecos River near the town of Roswell.
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Montoya Bryan reported from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Davenport from Phoenix.
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Cedar Attanasio contributed reporting from Santa Fe. Attanasio is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/destructive-wildfires-rage-in-new-mexico-colorado/ | 2022-04-15T07:38:59Z |
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RMT) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.23 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock, or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on June 24, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2022 (ex-dividend on June 10, 2022). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on June 20, 2022.
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its Common Stock. Distributions are being made at the annual rate of 7% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs), with the fourth quarter distribution being the greater of 1.75% of the rolling average or the minimum distribution required by IRS regulations. The policy, including the annual rate, is subject to change at the discretion of the Fund's Board of Directors.
The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'.
The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on June 24, 2022 and for 2022 year-to-date are as follows:
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Distribution Policy. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
1 Average Annual Total Return in relation to NAV represents the compound average of the Annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five year period ended May 31, 2022. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year, assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
2 The Annualized Current Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period's distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of May 31, 2022.
3 Cumulative Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV from December 31, 2021 to May 31, 2022 assuming reinvestment of distributions paid.
4 The Cumulative Fiscal Year Distribution Rate is the dollar value of distributions for the fiscal year period (January 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022), as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of May 31, 2022.
About Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc.
Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares of Common Stock are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Fund's investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by investing primarily in equity securities of companies that, at the time of investment, have market capitalizations of $750 million or less.
For further information on The Royce Fundssm, please visit our web site at: www.royceinvest.com.
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600+ members from the global food, feed, and soy industry across 50+ countries in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global soy consumption at 1.087 MMT has exceeded global soy production at 1.061 MMT for the past three years (2019-22) following a doubling in consumption and production over the past 20 years. Soybeans continue to be the United States' number one food and agricultural export, and U.S. Soy's customers are as diverse as the countless uses of a soybean itself.
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) will host 600+ industry representatives at SOY CONNEXT - the global U.S. Soy Summit, including 400+ international customers of U.S. Soy from 50+ countries with 200+ U.S. Soy farmers and members of industry, from August 22-24 in San Diego.
"Soy Connext, the industry's premier global summit, will catalyze connections between international customers of U.S. Soy from the animal protein, aquaculture, animal nutrition, edible oil, soy foods, and commodity trading sectors, with U.S. Soy farmers and industry," said Jim Sutter, CEO, USSEC. "With the level of volatility in the world today, it takes vision, resilience, and partnerships to succeed in food and agriculture today. At Soy Connext, we will explore insights, trends, and strengthen our collaborations to advance global nutrition, climate-forward solutions, and progress for people and communities."
USSEC will launch the new 'Soybean Value Calculator' - an innovative tool for soybean crushers to calculate and compare the economic value of soybeans from various countries. Customers can enter company specific data along with soybean composition and physical factor data to analyze the potential economic benefit of choosing U.S. Soy relative to soy of other origins. It's that simple.
Sustainability and transparency are differentiators and a competitive advantage for U.S. Soy customers. As part of Soy Connext, customers from 38 countries will visit U.S. Soy farms across 14 soy-producing states to transparently engage with farmers, inspect the crop, and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities. Further, USSEC, on behalf of U.S. Soy, is the international sponsor of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour providing its customers with credible, third-party, and real-time analysis of U.S. Soy crop quality directly from soy production sites across the United States. Customers and exporter companies will also participate in USSEC's Trade Team Invitational.
"Climatic, economic, and geopolitical events are testing the resilience of the global food system. Uncertainty is the word of the day. We are honored that international companies are rewarding sustainable U.S. Soy's lowest carbon footprint, optimal nutritional bundle, high refining rate, low refining cost, and reliable production and exports by importing record volumes to advance food and nutrition security in the 82 countries we serve," said Doug Winter, USSEC Chairperson, Board Member of the United Soybean Board, and U.S. Soy farmer, Illinois.
Six facts related to U.S. Soy
- Global poultry, pork, and aquaculture consumption are forecast to grow 17.8%, 13.1%, and 23% respectively by 20301
- Global soy foods per capita consumption grew 24% to 2.67 kg in 2020 from 2.16 kg in 20102
- U.S. Soy's top 15 export markets: China, Mexico, EU, Egypt, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Colombia, Taiwan, Canada, Bangladesh, Thailand, S. Korea, Pakistan, Ecuador3
- U.S. Soy's top growth markets (21/22 v. 16/17): Egypt, Turkey, Ecuador, Venezuela, Canada, Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico, EU. Bangladesh growing. India potential evolving4
- Sustainable U.S. Soy has the lowest carbon footprint when compared with soy of other origins5
- U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) verified exports are up 33% vs. year ago, and 58% (approx. 38 MMT) of U.S. Soy's total exports (approx. 64 MMT) in MY 21/22 (as of 7/28/22)
Soy Connext will cover the following topics among others:
- Macro dynamics - inflation, or commodity super-cycle
- Shifting vegetable oil market
- Sustainability in the global feed industry
- Plant-Based Proteins: Consumer Trends & Opportunities
- Sourcing specialty food grade & IP beans
- Live reports on 2022 #USSoy crop ahead of #Harvest22
Noteworthy global speakers at Soy Connext include:
- Matt Ammerman, Commodity Risk Manager and VP, E. Europe & Black Sea region, StoneX
- Erik Noland, Executive Director and Senior Economist, CME Group
- Emily French, Chief Executive Officer, Global Ag Protein
- Anja Manuel, co-founder, Rice, Hadley, Gates and Manuel, LLC
- Marty Ruikka, President, The Pro Exporter Network
- Tom Vierhile, Vice President - Strategic Insights (North America), Innova Market Insights
Other event participants include U.S. Soy farmers representing the American Soybean Association, United Soybean Board, State soy boards, related food and agriculture industry, commodity exporters, among others.
This press release was funded by U.S. Soy farmers, their checkoff and the soy value chain.
About U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) focuses on differentiating, elevating preference, and attaining market access for the use of U.S. Soy for human consumption, aquaculture, and livestock feed in 80+ countries internationally. USSEC members represent the soy supply chain including U.S. Soy farmers, processors, commodity shippers, merchandisers, allied agribusinesses, and agricultural organizations. USSEC is funded by the U.S. soybean checkoff, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) matching funds, and industry. Visit www.ussec.org for the latest information on U.S. Soy solutions and news about USSEC and U.S. Soy internationally.
1 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - Food and Agriculture Organization 2021 Agriculture Outlook Report
2 USSEC-Agromeris Global Soy Foods Market Report 2021
3 SDA Global Agricultural Trade System (GATS) data MY 2021/22 through June-2022
4 SDA Global Agricultural Trade System (GATS) data MY 2021/22 through June-2022
5 Blonk Consultants, Agri-footprint database 5.0 analysis, 2019
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Marines, Families, Workers Turn to Thomas J. Henry After Developing Serious Cancers and Illnesses at Camp Lejeune
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized trial attorney Thomas J. Henry is representing Marine veterans and their families as they seek financial compensation for cancers and other serious illnesses suffered as a result of contaminated water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
On August 2, the United States Senate passed the PACT Act. This bill will allow Marines, families, and individuals who served, lived, and worked at Camp Lejeune to pursue financial compensation for damages related to contaminated water at the base.
In anticipation of President Biden signing the bill into law, Marines and families across the county have hired Thomas J. Henry to represent them in their Camp Lejeune claims.
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, contamination of drinking water at Camp Lejeune can be traced back to the early 1950s. The agency notes that contaminated wells remained open until 1985. Among the dangerous chemicals found in the contaminated water at Marine Base Camp Lejeune are benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), and vinyl chloride (VC).
These toxic chemicals have been linked to a number of serious diseases and disorders including various organ cancers, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, Parkinson's disease, and birth defects.
Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC is actively reviewing calls from Marines and families stationed at Camp Lejeune to ensure they are able to seek compensation for the damages they have suffered.
"It is appalling to know these Marines and their families were exposed to toxic chemicals while at Camp Lejeune," said Thomas J. Henry. "These men and women put their lives on the line for our country, and our government failed to provide them with even the most basic of needs: safe drinking water."
This is not the first time Thomas J. Henry has taken up the fight on behalf of our nation's service members and veterans. Thomas J. Henry was among the first to take action against 3M for defective combat earplugs issued to military members. His firm launched a campaign to raise awareness of the potentially defective earplugs and filed litigation to ensure service members would have the opportunity to secure compensation for their damages.
Thomas J. Henry currently represents more than 10,000 service members in their claims against 3M. Recently, one of the 3M-related cases handled by Thomas J. Henry Law was recognized as securing one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida for 2021 as determined by TopVerdict.com.
Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC is one of the nation's leading personal injury firms. Since 1993, the firm has fought to secure justice and compensation for individuals who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others and to prevent similar instances of wrongful death from occurring again. Over that time, Thomas J. Henry and his firm have been the recipients of numerous awards and recognitions.
In 2022, Thomas J. Henry was recognized as an Attorney of the Year by Top 100 Lawyers (Top 100 Registry, Inc.) for Outstanding Achievement in Personal Injury and Mass Tort. He was also named a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers and a Legal Superstar of 2022 by Newsweek.com.
In 2021, Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC was named "Law Firm of the Year" by the American Institute of Legal Professionals, and Thomas J. Henry secured one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas as determined by TopVerdict.com. TopVerdict.com also recognized Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC for securing one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida for 2021.
In 2020, firm founder Thomas J. Henry was named one of SA Scene Magazine's Best San Antonio Lawyers. Thomas J. Henry was also recognized in Texas Lawyer's (an ALM Company) Southwest Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2020 for securing the #1 Gross Negligence Verdict for the year.
In 2019, Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC was recognized as one of the nation's Premier Law Firms by Newsweek.com. That same year, Bloomberg Businessweek published a feature on Thomas J. Henry, highlighting his firm's "clear commitment to client satisfaction." Thomas J. Henry was also named the Best Attorney of San Antonio by the SA Current.
In 2018, Thomas J. Henry was named a Distinguished Lawyer by Lawyers of Distinction and was also recognized as one of the Best Personal Injury Attorneys in the nation by Newsweek.com. In 2017, Thomas J. Henry achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for the year (awarded to Thomas J. Henry by Texas Lawyer, an ALM company) as well as the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts for the year (awarded to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com).
Other recent results include:
- $50 Million for a Trucking Accident Resulting in Wrongful Death (Expenses: $1,126,381 | Attorney's Fees: $21,000,000 | Net to Client: $27,000,000)
- $35 Million for a Trucking Accident Resulting in Wrongful Death (Expenses: $100,000.00 | Attorney's Fees: $12,750,000.00 | Net to Client: $22,150,000.00)
- $30.2 Million for an Accident Involving a Recalled Vehicle Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $39,576.15 | Attorney's Fees: $10,060,980.00 | Net to Client: $20,121,960.57)
- $12.7 Million for a Medical Malpractice Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $300.000.00 | Attorney's Fees: $2,000,000.00 | Net to Client: $10.4 Million - Purchase of Lifetime Annuity)
- $10.9 Million for Medical Malpractice Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $300,000.00 | Attorney's Fees: $3,200,000.00 | Net to Client: $4,029,762.00 - Purchase of Lifetime Annuity)
- $10 Million for a Company Vehicle Accident Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $125,000.00 | Attorney's Fees: $4,250,000.00 | Net to Client: $5,625,000.00)
In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a "Texas Leader in Law," noting his ability to secure large financial awards, a positive reputation among professional peers, and a dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels.
Thomas J. Henry is also a lifetime member of both the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and of Rue Ratings' "Best Attorneys of America."
Outside of the courtroom, the firm is known for its many philanthropic endeavors and generous contributions to local and global communities.
The firm has an active philanthropy program that supports causes related to poverty, veterans, national disaster relief, education, animals, and the arts.
Press Contact: Norah Lawlor
Lawlor Media Group. www.lawlormediagroup.com T: 212.967.6900
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance One International, LLC ("AOI" or the "Company") recently partnered with the Federal University of Lavras ("UFLA") in Minas Gerais, Brazil, to provide third-party, specialized training to its agronomic employees around the world. The program was established to promote an enhanced employee skillset, which ultimately can benefit AOI's contracted farmers through improved efficiencies and maximized income potential.
The virtual training program, "From the Seeds to the Cured Leaves," was conducted by UFLA agronomy professors and took place over the course of six weeks, bringing together AOI tobacco leaf agronomists from 18 countries on 5 continents.
"Our global agronomy team members have extensive agronomic knowledge about tobacco production, and most have been working with the crop for several years. This professional development program was organized to offer our employees a continuing education opportunity to deepen their knowledge on some of the most technical and scientific aspects of tobacco cultivation," said Helio Moura, AOI's global agronomy director.
Topics covered in the training ranged from methods to build soil fertility to tobacco ecophysiology—the connection between the plant and its environment—at varying stages of the crop production process.
"Crop production methodologies and best practices are rapidly evolving due to new technologies and research, as well as the impacts stemming from climate change," said AOI President Alex Strohschoen. "Ensuring our agronomists continue to advance their knowledge base not only encourages employee motivation and engagement, it also aids our global agronomy team in transferring this knowledge to our grower base, helping to strengthen the farmers' crop quality and yield and delivering value to our stakeholders."
The Company intends to expand the partnership to provide further training and education opportunities to employees. Additionally, the training sessions "From the Seeds to the Cured Leaves," have been recorded and will be available to employees to review.
About Alliance One International, LLC
Alliance One International, LLC is a leading independent leaf tobacco supplier. Working with tobacco farmers in 20 countries around the world, Alliance One International is recognized for producing sustainable and traceable leaf tobacco. For more information, visit www.aointl.com.
About Federal University of Lavras (UFLA)
Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) is one of Brazil's leading agricultural research universities. UFLA is committed to providing and fostering the development and continuous expansion of services to society and has produced more than 30 thousand professional graduates and post-graduate specialists acting throughout Brazil and abroad.
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NexPoint Files Complaint to Hold UDF IV Advisors and Affiliates Accountable
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Advisors, L.P., (together with its affiliates "NexPoint"), a Dallas-based alternative investment firm, today announced that it has filed a new complaint in Dallas District Court related to United Development Funding IV ("UDF IV"), a real estate investment trust in which NexPoint is a significant shareholder. The complaint names the following individuals and entities as defendants: UMTH General Services, L.P. (the "Advisor"), UMTH Land Development L.P. ("UMTH Land"), UMT Holdings, L.P. ("UMTH Holdings" and, collectively with the Advisor and UMTH Land, the "Entity Defendants"), Hollis M. Greenlaw, Todd F. Etter, Ben L. Wissink, and Cara D. Obert (the "Individual Defendants") (collectively "Defendants"). UDF IV is managed and controlled by the Entity Defendants. The Individual Defendants have at all times controlled and exclusively managed the Entity Defendants. All but one of the Individual Defendants were convicted on ten federal counts of securities fraud, wire fraud, and bank fraud for which they are serving five- to seven-year sentences.
Specifically, the complaint alleges that Defendants used shareholder money to pay their own personal obligations under a SEC settlement, lied about using shareholder money to satisfy the personal financial obligations of certain of the Defendants under the SEC settlement, improperly spent millions of dollars in shareholder money to fund their criminal defense, paid themselves lucrative management fees on overvalued assets, and tried to hide their actions by blocking audited financials of UDF.
The full complaint can be found here: Original Petition vs. UMTH General Services, L.P., UMTH Land Development L.P., UMT Holdings, L.P., Hollis M. Greenlaw, Todd F. Etter, Ben L. Wissink, and Cara D. Obert
The complaint is part of NexPoint's ongoing efforts to hold accountable those individuals and entities that have perpetuated the massive multi-year deception and fraud at the expense of UDF IV shareholders.
NexPoint Advisors, L.P. is an SEC-registered adviser on the NexPoint alternative investment platform. It serves as the adviser to a suite of funds and investment vehicles, including a closed-end fund, interval fund, business development company, and various real estate vehicles. For more information visit www.nexpoint.com
Contacts
Lucy Bannon
Chief Communications Officer
lbannon@nexpoint.com
Cristina Martinez
Prosek Partners for NexPoint
cmartinez@prosek.com
Jackie Graham
Director, Investor Relations and Capital Markets
jgraham@nexpoint.com
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KOHLER, Wis., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler, a global lifestyle brand and leader in kitchen and bath products, debuts at the 2022 Salone del Mobile fair with new, innovative luxury products with nods to wellbeing and immersive experiences.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9050651-kohler-salone-del-mobile-milan-design-week/
Kohler's Salone booth Hall 22 – Stand H15 H19 showcases new designs, colors and finishes and bathroom technology in an array of global products including:
Statement Shower Collection brings a range of unique shapes and an array of sizes to the shower. Innovative sprays elevate the showering experience, and universal compatibility means the system works wherever in the world it is installed. Inspired by iconic furniture and design, and defined by soft, approachable forms, the collection carries an underlying familiarity while creating striking aesthetics within the space.
Anthem Valves and Controls, in which every aspect has been thoughtfully designed to give users a truly immersive showering experience, tailored to exact specifications and altered according to needs. With two valve platforms to choose from – digital and mechanical– and meticulously engineered to fit global plumbing standards, these precision systems elevate the showering routine to a next level sensory event, further expanding Kohler's industry-leading approach to digital showering.
Intelligent toilets, including the Numi 2.0 that features personal cleansing functionality, lighting and audio that can create spa-like environments within the space, auto open/close and flush as well as an embedded voice assistant, and the Veil, Eir and Innate Intelligent toilets that provide optimum personal hygiene and striking, sleek designs.
Stillness bath, which offers an entrancing bathing experience through the combination of water, aromatherapy, lights, and fog, is inspired by Japanese forest bathing.
The globally available Occasion bathroom faucet collection, that offers a comprehensive collection of lavatory and bathing faucets, along with matching accessories and striking finishes to make a gracious statement in the bathroom space.
Brazn bath collection combines the simplicity of minimalism with elegant, functional solutions; available in striking Honed Black as well as White.
Kohler also offers a virtual experience of its booth – guests can register now on the StudioKohler site ahead of the June 7 opening.
Additionally, in honor of Milan Design Week, Kohler has made a donation to Water Mission's WASH projects in Indonesia, helping to bring safe water and sanitation to up to 10,000 people through 15 projects in 2022. Through impactful products and inspiring partnerships, Kohler's Believing in Better platform strives to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations through design, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Guests can also experience Kohler and the world premiere of "Divided Layers" by Daniel Arsham in the Palazzo del Senato (Via Senato 10) daily from 12:00pm to 10:00pm from Tuesday, June 7 through Sunday, June 12.
Media interested in exclusive opportunities at either location can contact Kohler PR.
Media can access the Kohler Milan Design Week Press Kit HERE.
About Kohler Co.
Founded in 1873, Kohler Co. has more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide. Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions; and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
Media Contact
Vicki Valdez Hafenstein
victoria.valdezhafenstein@kohler.com
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DALLAS (STACKER) — The first billionaire ever is thought to be Standard Oil magnate John D. Rockefeller back in 1916, or perhaps Henry Ford in 1925. Fast forward some 100 years to 2021: as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rage, a record-breaking 660 people became billionaires globally, growing the previous year’s number by 30%. While the U.S. is home to the most billionaires out of any other country, Americans are somewhat split in their feelings on the billionaire class. According to Pew Research Center data, people in the U.S. became somewhat more critical of billionaires between 2020 and 2021. Although support for individual billionaires like Elon Musk or Bill Gates is relatively strong, many Americans view the ultra-rich—as a group rather than as individuals—negatively. Meanwhile, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is projected to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2026.
The U.S.’s wealthiest billionaires are mostly concentrated within just a couple of industries: finance and investments, and technology. Other wealthy sectors include food and drink, fashion and retail, and media and entertainment. In order to determine who the most affluent Americans are, as well as how they reached their billionaire status, Stacker compiled a list of the richest billionaires that are residents of Texas, using data from Forbes. Billionaires are ranked by net worth as of March 31. Forbes lists 63 billionaires in Texas.
#20. Bert Beveridge
– Net worth: $4.9 billion (#596 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Austin, Texas
– Source of wealth: vodka
#19. Robert Rowling
– Net worth: $5.0 billion (#583 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Dallas, Texas
– Source of wealth: hotels, investments
#18. Robert Bass
– Net worth: $5.1 billion (#555 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Fort Worth, Texas
– Source of wealth: oil, investments
#17. Ken Fisher
– Net worth: $5.8 billion (#462 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Dallas, Texas
– Source of wealth: money management
#16. Tilman Fertitta
– Net worth: $5.9 billion (#459 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Houston, Texas
– Source of wealth: Houston Rockets, entertainment
#15. Ray Lee Hunt
– Net worth: $6.6 billion (#396 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Dallas, Texas
– Source of wealth: oil, real estate
#14. Robert F. Smith
– Net worth: $6.7 billion (#388 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Austin, Texas
– Source of wealth: private equity
#13. Milane Frantz
– Net worth: $6.8 billion (#383 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Houston, Texas
– Source of wealth: pipelines
#12. Scott Duncan
– Net worth: $6.8 billion (#383 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Houston, Texas
– Source of wealth: pipelines
#11. Dannine Avara
– Net worth: $6.8 billion (#383 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Houston, Texas
– Source of wealth: pipelines
#10. Randa Duncan Williams
– Net worth: $6.8 billion (#382 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Houston, Texas
– Source of wealth: pipelines
#9. Richard Kinder
– Net worth: $7.7 billion (#320 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Houston, Texas
– Source of wealth: pipelines
#8. Jeffery Hildebrand
– Net worth: $7.9 billion (#311 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Houston, Texas
– Source of wealth: oil
#7. Ann Walton Kroenke
– Net worth: $9.3 billion (#223 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Electra, Texas
– Source of wealth: Walmart
#6. Andrew Beal
– Net worth: $10.2 billion (#204 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Dallas, Texas
– Source of wealth: banks, real estate
#5. Stanley Kroenke
– Net worth: $10.7 billion (#196 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Electra, Texas
– Source of wealth: sports, real estate
#4. Jerry Jones
– Net worth: $11.3 billion (#187 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Dallas, Texas
– Source of wealth: Dallas Cowboys
#3. Michael Dell
– Net worth: $56.9 billion (#23 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Austin, Texas
– Source of wealth: Dell computers
#2. Alice Walton
– Net worth: $68.1 billion (#18 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Fort Worth, Texas
– Source of wealth: Walmart
#1. Elon Musk
– Net worth: $289.9 billion (#1 wealthiest in the world)
– Residence: Austin, Texas
– Source of wealth: Tesla, SpaceX
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caprice Capital Partners, LLC recently underwrote, agented, and served as a sole lender on a 1st lien term loan for Break The Floor Productions ("Break The Floor" or the "Company"). Caprice partnered with Geyser Holdings on its purchase of the Company.
Russell Geyser, Geyser Holdings' founder commented: "The Caprice team was a pleasure to work with and we are extremely pleased to have their support as a growth-minded financing partner for the Company. Caprice's ability to execute with certainty under a tight timeline was instrumental."
Founded in 1999, by a dance industry veteran, Break The Floor is a dance entertainment company providing touring productions, dance workshops, photo and video production, events and apparel. With a broad reach of over 300K+ dancers annually, Break The Floor is one of the preeminent dance entertainment companies in the nation. Break The Floor is the industry standard for dance entertainment and produces ~140 live touring dance conventions and competitions annually catering to different dance styles and skill levels for dancers aged 4 through 18.
Jon Finch, Partner at Caprice commented: "We are excited to partner with Geyser Holdings and Break The Floor in its next phase of growth as a leading dance entertainment company in North America." Robert Choi, Vice President at Caprice, added "Geyser Holdings will provide value-added financial and strategic operational expertise."
Caprice Capital Partners, LLC is a Los Angeles based, relationship-driven private investment firm focused on providing tailored debt and non-control equity solutions to entrepreneurial, non-sponsor backed companies in the lower middle market.
Caprice partners with founder-owners as well as independent sponsors and search funds to support buyout, growth, and recapitalization initiatives. Caprice is most effective with shareholders and management teams that are seeking true partnership and better alignment from their non-control capital partners, particularly given the strategic nature and often complex and time-constrained circumstances of the transaction.
Caprice is industry-agnostic and situation-specific, often providing solutions to companies at or near an inflection point. Caprice tends to be the sole lender providing a capital solution between $5-$50 million to companies with at least $2 million of EBITDA.
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth served as Caprice's legal counsel on the transaction.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Kalen DeBoer knew no matter how well the transition had gone, this was the week that would validate — one way or another — what Washington had showed so far.
Behind a spectacular performance by Michael Penix Jr., the Huskies emphatically stated their case as a contender in the Pac-12 and maybe worth some national recognition.
Penix threw for 397 yards and four touchdown, and Washington (3-0) toppled No. 11 Michigan State 39-28 on Saturday night.
“We just beat a really good football team in my mind,” Huskies coach DeBoer said. “To get this win now is just going to continue to put the belief in our guys.”
Penix was terrific for three quarters in a primetime national showcase that showed DeBoer’s rebuild is progressing faster than expected. Washington led 29-8 at halftime and 36-14 after three quarters.
Having a star quarterback certainly helps.
“Every game that we’ve seen (Penix) he comes out with the same energy, comes out with the same leadership, mentality. It’s just it’s easy to follow someone like that,” Washington running back Wayne Tualapapa said.
Penix completed 24 of 40 passes and just missed posting the eighth 400-yard passing game in Washington history. He was at his best in the first half, connecting on 18 of 24 attempts for 278 yards and leading Washington to touchdowns on four of its five possessions.
He wasn’t sacked by a Michigan State pass rush that led the country in sacks after two weeks.
“I felt real comfortable out there knowing that I got five guys up there that’s gonna protect me each and every play,” Penix said.
It was the second-best day in Penix’s career in terms of yards passing and TDs, trailing only his 491 yards and five TDs in 2020 against Ohio State while playing for Indiana.
“You got a guy who you can win football games with, not just like try to manage a game, and he’s got so much belief by his teammates in him,” DeBoer said.
Ja’Lynn Polk had six catches for a career-high 153 yards and three TDs. Polk’s 53-yard touchdown catch early in the third quarter was a resounding answer after Michigan State scored on the opening drive of the second half to pull within 29-14.
Payton Thorne threw for 323 yards and three TDs, and led a pair of quick fourth-quarter scoring drives for Michigan State that caused some nerves for the Huskies. Thorne threw a 33-yard TD to Keon Coleman with 5:17 left and the 2-point conversion pulled Michigan State within 11. But the rally was too late for the Spartans (2-1), who were stymied in the run game and saw their pass defense get exposed.
“We had a matchup issue that they took advantage of. It was obvious, it showed up early in the game,” Michigan State coach Mel Tucker said. “We knew that it was going to be a game of explosives. … We knew that we needed to eliminate explosive gains and we weren’t able to do that.”
It was Washington’s first win over a ranked Power Five nonconference opponent at home since beating Michigan to open the 2001 season. And the night ended with a sea of purple fans celebrating on the turf of Husky Stadium.
Penix and the Huskies were hot from the outset. Penix threw touchdowns of 8 yards to Polk on Washington’s opening possession and a 19-yard strike to Tualapapa on facing third-and-6 in the second quarter. Penix capped his stellar first half by leading Washington on a 65-yard TD drive in the closing seconds of the half and scrambling from pressure to hit Polk on a 17-yard TD with four seconds left in the half.
Polk had a career-high 100 yards receiving by the half and the Huskies rolled up 322 yards to just 90 for the Spartans in the first 30 minutes.
“We weren’t able to hit the quarterback enough and we weren’t able to put enough pressure on him,” Tucker said.
MISSING
Michigan State played without starting wide receiver Jayden Reed and starting defensive tackle Jacob Slade. Washington was without starting safety Asa Turner and left tackle Jaxson Kirkland remained out following offseason ankle surgery.
THE TAKEAWAY
Michigan State: The Spartans had the worst pass defense in the country a season ago. And while there was hope through the first two games it had improved, the Spartans secondary was completely exposed by Washington. The Spartans surrendered nearly 400 yards passing in just three quarters. Washington’s first punt came in the final minute of the third quarter.
Washington: The Huskies run defense deserves a ton of recognition: Michigan State finished with 42 yards rushing. The better judge of how Washington did was holding the combo of Jerek Broussard and Jalen Berger to 30 yards on 17 carries. Michigan State averaged 228.5 yards rushing over the first two games.
UP NEXT
Michigan State: The Spartans host Minnesota to open Big Ten play next Saturday.
Washington: The Huskies open Pac-12 play next Saturday hosting Stanford.
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WASHINGTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision dismantling the constitutional right to abortion, yesterday a hearing was held in the Council of the District of Columbia's Committee on Government Operations and Facilities for DC Councilmembers Christina Henderson and Brianne K. Nadeau bills — The Enhancing Reproductive Health Protections Amendment Act of 2022 and The Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022 — that aim to protect access to abortion, protect those who seek an abortion, and protect those who provide and assist with an abortion in Washington, DC. Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC applauds Councilmembers Henderson and Nadeau for this bold legislation and thanks Committee Chair Robert White for bringing these bills forward for a committee hearing.
"Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) is determined to keep abortion safe, legal, and accessible for all who come to us in need," said PPMW CEO & President Dr. Laura Meyers. "Unfortunately, those who call DC home are vulnerable to the types of abortion restrictions we're seeing take hold following the overturn of Roe. Congress already forbids DC from using its local tax dollars to cover abortion for patients on Medicaid. PPMW is grateful to Councilmembers Henderson and Nadeau for introducing legislation and Chair Robert White for facilitating a swift hearing on this legislation that will help protect abortion in DC."
The Enhancing Reproductive Health Protections Amendment Act of 2022, sponsored by Councilmember Henderson, would protect those who support and assist individuals self-managing an abortion and to shield those who provide, dispense, or transfer any product used for self-managed abortion from penalties.
The Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022, sponsored by Councilmember Nadeau, would prevent DC from cooperating with out-of-state investigations that seek to impose civil or criminal liability for abortion care, the use of contraception and other protected conduct. The bill also creates a private right of action for lawsuits against parties who successfully bring Texas SB8-style bounty claims against them for engaging in protected conduct.
"As the oldest and largest provider of reproductive health services in the region, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC witnesses firsthand how congressional interference adversely affects our patients' ability to safely access vital health care services," said PPMW Medical Director Dr. Serina Floyd. "Our health centers are already seeing an increase in patients from other states seeking abortion and we are preparing to see bigger increases over the coming weeks. This legislation represents a hopeful step ensuring that providers can provide, and patients can receive, the care they need without fear or retribution."
PPMW provides high-quality, compassionate healthcare, including reproductive care; promotes sexual health; and advocates for reproductive rights and health equity for all.
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UNLEASH World returns to Paris for its 10th Anniversary from 12-13th October 2022
LONDON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a three year hiatus, UNLEASH World is back with a bang in Paris this October, gathering Europe's HR thinkers, strategists and innovators in person to mark its tenth anniversary.
As HR continues to transform, UNLEASH World 2022 is bringing together la crème de la crème to showcase the next wave of breakthrough technologies and global innovators changing the future of work. Despite everything, the heart and soul of HR remains the same – people, passion and purpose.
Held at the Paris Convention Centre, UNLEASH World will be the epicentre of the ultimate HR experience, hosting over 200 inspirational speakers and exhibitors sharing their expertise and thoughts on the people challenges that organisations face today.
UNLEASH will roll out the red carpet for some of the brightest minds of the business world, including:
- Q Hamirani, Global Head of Live and Work Anywhere - Airbnb
- Josh Novelle, Global Director of Digital Learning Solutions - Warner Music Group
- Beatriz Jaén Caparrós, Director People Technology and Analytics - Virgin Media O2
- Costas Markides, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship - London Business School
- Béatrice Guillaume-Grabisch, CHRO - Nestle
- Hannah Fry, Mathematician and BBC Television Presenter
- Shakti Jauhar, Head of Global Digital HR Transformation and People Experience - McDonald's
Other people leaders taking the stage include Elisa Bassi, Global Learning Director for Transformation at L'Oreal, Antonio Bebba, DE&I Regional Operations Lead (Europe) at Pfizer, Peter Hinssen, Founder of nexxworks, Erin Mayer, Professor of Management Practice from Insead and Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, plus many more.
Visitors can also expect to hear exclusive announcements live at the event from Avature, Benify, Crunchr and Remote.com.
Marc Coleman, CEO and Founder of UNLEASH:
"With the success of UNLEASH America back in May under our belts, we cannot wait to host our flagship event in Paris and deliver an in-person HR experience like none other. The last few years have been a whirlwind for the HR community, reinventing itself in the face of the challenges of the pandemic. However, we want to put the focus back on how the heart and soul of HR remains untouched with people, passion and purpose at its core. Our ultimate objective is for UNLEASH World to shine a light on HR superpowers shaping the future of work."
For more information on UNLEASH World, or to join the best HR experience of your career, visit: https://www.unleash.ai/unleashworld/.
About UNLEASH
UNLEASH is a global digital media and events business that brings the latest news, analysis and market trends to HR, technology, learning and recruitment leaders.
Since 2011, UNLEASH has served the global HR community. It drives transformation and pushes the industry forward. UNLEASH exists to inspire, connect and empower HR leaders worldwide to stay one step ahead in the fast-changing world of work.
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'A very good investment.' Kenda Rubber hosts 60th anniversary event at Green facility
GREEN – Since 2014, Kenda Rubber has invested $20 million at its research and development center for North American operations.
"It's turned out to be a very good investment," Jimmy Yang, chairman and chief executive officer for Kenda, said during a tour of the Kenda American Technical Center at 5801 Mayfair Road.
Yang visited the facility last week to mark the 60th anniversary of Kenda's founding in Yuanlin, Taiwan. Chi-Pao Yang, the father of Jimmy Yang, started the business with 50 employees making tubes and tires for bicycles.
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Kenda has grown into a global operation with 13,000 employees. The company makes tires for practically every type of vehicle with the exception of large machinery and airplanes. Kenda is a market leader supplying tires in the bicycle, lawn equipment and golf cart segments.
The company entered the North American market during the 1980s, setting up in the Columbus area because of the proximity to bicycle and lawn equipment companies. In 1998, Kenda bought Tallmadge-based Martin Wheel Co., which makes industrial wheels and components for the outdoor power equipment, trailers, material handling and golf cart industries.
The region's ties to the rubber industry made the Akron area an obvious location for Kenda American Technology Center.
"Akron is the capital city of the tire industry in North America," Yang said, noting the importance of the University of Akron's polymer science programs.
About 50 engineers and technicians work at the facility, testing all types of tires made by Kenda, as well as products made by competitors. Researchers here collaborate with counterparts at Kenda technology facilities in Taiwan, Germany and China.
The facility is equipped with tools for designing tires, as well as testing. Focusing on testing helps Kenda improve and develop better products, said Tom Williams, vice president of engineering.
The research also allows Kenda to design new products in a shorter time frame, said Brandon Stotsenburg, vice president for automotive.
Yang said work at the research center helps the company understand why tires function and wear, as well as understand the materials used to make the tire.
"That has improved the overall Kenda technology," Yang said. "That's what makes the Kenda brand stronger and stronger."
Farmers National appoints Shrivers as leader for Canton, Akron markets
Williams C. Shivers didn't stay retired for very long.
Farmers National Banc Corp., based in Canfield, has named Shivers as a senior vice president and regional president. He will be responsible for growth in the Canton, Akron and Cleveland markets, as well as managing lending and business development.
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Shivers retired from Huntington Bank in March as president of the Columbus-based bank's Canton and Mahoning Valley operations. He brings 30 years of banking experience to the position at Farmers National.
Shivers replaces Joseph Gerzina, who helped Farmers National establish an office in North Canton in 2011 and built the bank's operations in Stark County. Gerzina retired last week after 40 years in the banking industry.
Farmers also named Michael Mudrak as senior vice president and market president for Canton, and Patrick Renner as vice president and regional credit officer. Mudrak has spent nearly 30 years in banking in various roles, while Renner has been in banking for nearly 25 years and previously worked as team leader of commercial portfolio management in Huntington Bank's Canton and Mahoning Valley region.
Shivers, Mudrak and Renner will be based in Farmers' Canton regional office at 4518 Fulton Drive NW in Jackson Township. Farmers also has offices in Massillon and Alliance.
Peoples Services among warehousing leaders, trade publication reports
Logistics and warehousing industry publication Transport Topics included Peoples Services among its top rankings for 2022.
Peoples Services ranked 29th of 71 companies for providing dry storage warehousing and 15th among 16 providing refrigerated warehousing. The warehousing operations are part of Total Distribution Inc., a division of Peoples Services.
The company specializes in commodities such as chemicals, plastics, consumer goods and foods. Services include warehouse inventory management, food-grade warehouses, cross-docking and transloading, value-added automotive assembly, and drumming and packaging facilities. The company also has a fleet of trucks and food-grade trailers. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/05/03/kenda-american-technical-center-green-marks-companys-60-years/7441524001/ | 2022-05-03T09:53:04Z |
CBF Productions' Brings VIP Experiences with Live Performances from Lil Jon, Flo Rida, Cole Swindell, Bone Thugs-N- Harmony, Food, Drinks, Games, and More
VENTURA, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBF Productions, one of California's largest traveling festival production companies for over 13 years, launches its third summer season at the pop-up beachside venue with more fun in the sun festivities than ever before, making Surfer's Point LIVE the must-visit site for top live in-person music acts, artisan chefs, craft brewery fanatics, local vendors and more. The 2022 summer season kicks off with the Ventura County BBQ Fest Saturday, June 11.
Since launching at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in June of 2020 during the height of a global pandemic, CBF Productions' was the first to offer drive-in friendly concerts, comedy shows, and movie screenings, among other acts, to Surfer's Point LIVE. Offering The company's quick pivot to these socially-distanced events brought major acts such as Kaskade, Third Eye Blind, 311, The Beach Boys, DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg), and many others.
While enjoying the ocean breeze of Surfer's Point LIVE's fully outdoor spacious venue, guests will have their pick of fun essential things to do with this year's lineup that includes Sunday Funday - Hip Hop Edition Featuring Lil Jon and Flo Rida (June 26), the ever-popular Tequila & Taco Festival Featuring Sugar Ray and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (July 9-10), Boots & Brews Country Music Festival Featuring Cole Swindell (August 20 & October 14), and the world-famous Spencer Makenzie's The Throwdown Cornhole Toss Tournament (August 26-28).
"We can't wait to host another summer filled with fun things that people of all ages can enjoy at Surfer's Point LIVE," said CBF Productions founder Vincenzo Giammanco. "It's been quite a journey from where we first started at this venue during the pandemic. We've expanded from car-based events back to our full-scale festivals offering Southern Californians and tourists a convenient outdoor seaside entertainment venue with top talent and activities."
For more information on all CBF Productions events at Surfer's Point LIVE and elsewhere, visit https://www.cbfproductions.com/ and join the mailing list to receive special offers.
One of California's largest traveling festival production companies, CBF has been producing a variety of adult and family-friendly events for over 13 years. From their legendary Boots & Brews Country Music Festivals to Tequila & Taco Festivals, Winter Wine Walks, and more, CBF showcases the best craft breweries, wineries, and tequilas in the state, combined with mouthwatering BBQ and local cuisine, alongside amazing entertainment. CBF Productions has been at the forefront of entertainment in the Ventura County area and beyond. From their various sold-out events to the revival of Venturas Main Street with their Winter Wine Walk, that has brought much-needed revenue back to the local shop owners on Main Street.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At-Impact, in partnership with Dark Wolf, was awarded the Kessel Run's Enterprise Toolchain contract (Kessel ET), a $41M CIO-SP3 SB award to provide Commercial IT services and the integrated support team needed to enhance Kessel Run's capabilities. Under Kessel ET, At-Impact and Dark Work collaborate to deliver a turnkey, secured software environment solution to enable modern, remote development using agile, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) in support of its existing 60+ and any new applications.
The At-Impact team will provide a comprehensive and systemic approach to integrated software acquisition and license management for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software and business tools from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The At-Impact team's 6-component (6C) integrated software service solution delivers accurate and timely data for decision making and cost saving analysis and a software environment founded in best practice that accelerates time to value and mission support for Kessel Run and its 1,700-person development team.
"Kessel Run's investment in revolutionizing Air Force's development capacity and security operations is leading-edge." Stephanie Wilson, NetImpact Chief Operating Officer (COO). "We are thrilled and ready to support this groundbreaking work to modernize all aspects of the entire software development lifecycle that will ultimately enhance Air Force's combat capability and establish an environment for the level of remote and rapid communication required to fulfill warfighters' needs throughout the DOD."
About Dark Wolf Solutions
Dark Wolf, as the alpha of technology, is a small business who combines the most innovative emerging technologies with deep federal domain expertise through cutting-edge intelligence services, DevSecOps agile software development, information operations, penetration testing and incident response, applied research and rapid prototyping, machine learning, and engineering services.
About At-NetImpact
At-Impact is an unpopulated Joint Venture under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Mentor/Protégé program between NetImpact Strategies, Inc (NetImpact) an 8(a) participant and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) as the managing partner and majority stakeholder and Attain LLC, an SBA-approved Mentor. The two CIO-SP3 Small Business Vehicles, CIO-SP3 SB - Small Business Group and 8(a) Disadvantaged Small Business Group, combine cutting-edge technology, a large and diverse pool of proven industry leaders, streamlined acquisitions, and fast provisioning. Any federal civilian or DoD agency can realize these and other advantages by choosing these Government-Wide Acquisition contracts (GWACs) from NITAAC to fulfill a broad range of mission-critical IT requirements.
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Lawrence man convicted of rape of 17-year-old Wichita girl
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - A Lawrence man faces between 14 and 54 years in prison after a Douglas Co. jury convicted him of the rape of a then-17-year-old girl from Wichita.
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez says on Friday, Aug. 12, a jury convicted Ray C. Atkins Jr., 22, of Lawrence, of one count of rape.
DA Valdez noted that charges stemmed from an incident that involved a then 17-year-old female from Wichita who was staying at a home in the 2900 block of Belle Haven Dr. around July 19, 2019. Atkins would have been around 19 at the time.
“Justice prevailed for this young woman who displayed incredible strength to tell her story in court,” District Attorney Suzanne Valdez said. “Sexual assault cases are notoriously difficult to prosecute but I am so proud of our team of attorneys for their diligence and dedication.”
A sentencing hearing has been set by Judge James Fleetwood for 9 a.m. on Sept. 19, at the Douglas Co. Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.
According to the DA, Atkins faces between 147 to 653 months - 14.5 to 54.42 years - in prison.
Valdez indicated that the State was represented by Senior Assistant District Attorney Seth Brackman and was investigated by the Lawrence Police Department, Wichita Police Department and Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
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Which iPhone charging dock is best?
Using your iPhone while it’s hooked up to a charging cable can be awkward. If your phone needs charging but you still want to use it comfortably, a charging dock can help make things easier, as you can charge your iPhone and still comfortably do things such as FaceTime or watch videos.
The Belkin MagSafe 2-in-1 Wireless Charger is a top choice if you’re looking for a high-quality charging station. It has a stylish look and can quickly charge your iPhone and AirPods simultaneously.
What to know before you buy an iPhone charging dock
Pros and cons of wireless charging
A wired charging dock is essentially a stand for holding your iPhone as it charges, while a wireless one uses a pad to charge it without connecting a cable directly to it. Wireless charging is convenient, as it lets you do away with cumbersome cables, but you might not always get the stable connection you would with a wired connection.
Also, a wired connection can charge your phone up to 30% faster than a wireless one, so it’s worth considering going wired if you’re often strapped for time.
Is your iPhone compatible with the dock?
Before purchasing a charging dock, you should ensure your iPhone is compatible. If you have a device older than the iPhone 8, you won’t be able to use wireless charging. Also, many stands only support iPhones with MagSafe technology, which currently are models in the 12 and 13 series. MagSafe is a charging technology that allows quick and efficient energy transfer through a magnetic coil placed around the phone’s battery.
Thick iPhone cases may cause problems
The best wireless stations can hold your phone in place and charge it quickly, even if it has a case. However, the thicker your phone’s case, the more challenging it is for it to catch on to the dock and establish a stable connection. It depends on the dock, but it’s worth noting that if your phone case is particularly thick, you might have to remove it every time you want to charge it.
What to look for in a quality iPhone charging dock
Charges multiple devices
If you want a wireless charging dock and have other devices that support wireless charging, consider getting one that can charge multiple devices simultaneously. Many iPhone users are locked into Apple’s ecosystem of devices, including the Apple Watch and AirPods. Some docks have spaces dedicated to charging additional devices, and while they’re usually more expensive, their convenience makes them worth it for many customers.
Offers Qi charging
MagSafe is faster than Qi charging, but since it’s only supported by iPhone 12 and 13 models, a Qi wireless charging pad might suit your needs better if you have an iPhone 8, X or 11. Also, many Android devices support Qi charging, so you can use it to power them up if you have any of them.
Size and sturdiness
Many docks have sleek designs, making them convenient for effortlessly moving around your home or traveling, but they’re usually not as sturdy. Larger charging stands have a more durable build, and although they might not be as suitable for traveling, they’re sturdier. They’re also more likely to have dedicated charging areas for your phone, earbuds and watch, so you can power them up simultaneously if you wish.
How much you can expect to spend on an iPhone charging dock
The most basic charging docks cost $20-$50, but if you’re looking for something sturdy that works fast and lets you charge multiple devices simultaneously, expect to spend $50-150.
iPhone charging dock FAQ
Do charging docks work if connected to a USB port on a computer?
A. Yes, most docks can charge your phone if connected to a computer. However, in most cases, it won’t charge your phone as quickly as if it were connected to a power adapter.
What if my other devices, such as my smartwatch or wireless earbuds, aren’t Apple brand?
A. While some docks are dedicated charging stations for Apple devices only, many have ports for connecting USB cables to power up your non-Apple devices.
What’s the best iPhone charging dock to buy?
Top iPhone charging dock
Belkin MagSafe 2-in-1 Wireless Charger
What you need to know: This dock has a sleek modern design and can simultaneously charge a phone and AirPods.
What you’ll love: It has a stylish chrome finish and is optimized for iPhone 12 and 13 models. It has a MagSafe alignment feature, comes with a power adapter and lets you charge your phone in portrait or landscape. Also, it’s available in black or white.
What you should consider: Magnetism isn’t as strong without having a MagSafe compatible case on your phone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top iPhone charging dock for the money
What you need to know: Apple’s official charging dock has a simple design, but it quickly charges iPhones and other Apple devices equipped with wireless charging.
What you’ll love: This charger has a MagSafe alignment feature, making it ideal for iPhone 12 and 13 models, but it also works well with iPhone 8 or later series. It has a simple design and is easy to use, as phones easily snap into place.
What you should consider: It comes with a USB-C integrated cable, but the AC power adapter is sold separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand
What you need to know: It’s on the pricier side, but it’s suitable for a nightstand and has several premium features, making it an excellent all-in-one charging station.
What you’ll love: This dock is compatible with all iPhones still in production and lets you charge your phone, AirPods and Apple Watch simultaneously. It has a sleek glass finish for a stylish look, offers fast charging and works with Qi-enabled Android devices.
What you should consider: Some customers reported having trouble connecting phones with thicker cases.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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PARIS (AP) — The last surviving suspect from the deadly 2015 Paris terror attacks has told a court he felt “ashamed” after failing to detonate his suicide belt on the bloody night of Nov. 13.
“I didn’t go all the way,” Salah Abdelslam told a Paris court, showing no remorse. “I gave up trying to put on the (suicide) belt, not out of cowardice or fear. I didn’t want to, that’s all.”
He gave testimony this week as part of the trial into Paris’ deadliest ever peacetime attack. With thousands of plaintiffs, this trial is among the the biggest in modern French history.
His testimony was part of an exceptional week, when he and suspected accomplices were questioned for the first time about the day of the attacks itself. Lawyers and victims’ families see it as crucial for shedding light on what happened on Nov. 13, 2015.
On Friday, the court heard audio recordings and was shown photos from inside the Bataclan concert hall in Paris that have never been made public before, to expose the horrors of what happened that night. Some survivors cried while watching images of corpses piled up inside the Bataclan.
About 20 other people left the courtroom in shock in between sounds of music still playing amid the fire of automatic weapons that night.
This week in court is crucial for the survivors and families of the 130 victims.
Abdelslam dropped off three attackers in a car, who then blew themselves up on the forecourt of France’s national soccer stadium moments after a France-Germany match kicked off. Abdelslam said he subsequently drove to the north of Paris, bought a phone chip and took the metro across Paris to hide his explosives belt in the southern suburb of Montrouge after he claimed didn’t have the nerve to detonate it.
Abdelslam said he lied to his co-attackers that the belt had not worked “because I was ashamed of not having gone all the way. I was afraid of the eyes of others. I was simply ashamed.”
Abdelslam’s testimony contradicts that of a police explosives expert who has told the court that the suicide belt was faulty.
Extremists murdered 130 people in suicide bombings and shootings at the Stade de France stadium, the Bataclan concert hall and on street terraces of bars and restaurants in Paris.
Following the attacks, Abdeslam traveled to the Molenbeek district of Brussels where he grew up, but was arrested in March 2016.
Other co-defendants are responding to charges including attack planning, the supply of weapons and giving logistical support. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/sole-surviving-paris-attacks-suspect-speaks-in-trial/ | 2022-04-01T19:18:32Z |
FSP201 delivers superior orientation and heading accuracy, providing high quality, low cost, sensor-agnostic solution for robotics, 3D audio, metaverse hardware & general 6-axis motion applications
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity, smart sensing technologies, and integrated IP solutions, today announced that it has expanded its family of sensor fusion products with the introduction of the FSP201, a high-performance and low-power sensor hub MCU that delivers precise, accurate sensor fusion for motion tracking, heading and orientation detection. The FSP201 is ideal for consumer robotics and other emerging smart devices employing sensor fusion technologies, including XR glasses, 3D audio headsets and the wide range of 6-axis motion use cases across IoT and the metaverse.
The FSP201 combines CEVA's award-winning proprietary MotionEngine™ sensor processing software - that has powered more than 250 million devices to date - into a low-power 32-bit Arm Cortex M23 MCU and offers a high performance, high quality and low-cost solution optimized for consumer applications. The FSP201 provides manufacturers the flexibility to choose from a pre-qualified list of external 6-axis IMU sensors (accelerometer plus gyroscope) - from different sensor suppliers - to ensure supply chain flexibility, and provide the performance and features required for motion tracking, heading and orientation detection, including:
- Correction Smoothing: Corrects orientation drift slowly and transparently to the user for head and body tracking to maintain an immersive XR or 3D audio experience;
- Auto-Centering: Dynamically recenters the soundstage in 3D audio applications based on a user's gaze to maintain immersion in dynamic conditions and eliminate drift;
- Tilt Independent Heading: Allows for proper heading output even when a robot's driving surface is uneven, enabling rapid adjustment to obstacles or changes in flooring types;
- Inclination Detection: Provides full 3DOF robot orientation allowing detection of surface and device issues that could cause the robot to become stuck or damaged;
- Dynamic Calibration: Proprietary algorithms monitor changes in sensor performance and temperature during live operation to deliver the highest performance; and
- Sensor Independence: Several low-cost MEMS sensors from leading suppliers are pre-qualified and have drivers pre-integrated to accelerate development and ensure supply chain flexibility.
The FSP201 fits simply into any design and uses I2C and UART industry interfaces for chip connectivity. It can be placed directly on the target product's main circuit board or designed into a separate module, providing manufacturers with ultimate flexibility. The turn-key sensor hub MCU benefits developers and integrators through faster time-to-market, reductions in development time, reduced BOM cost, and the highest precision and quality.
Crucially, the FSP201 is code-compatible with the BNO08X series of 9-axis sensor System-in-Package (SIP) products, facilitating developers to easily migrate to a 6-axis FSP201 based solution or take advantage of CEVA's sensor fusion technologies in new product lines that do not require 9-axis sensor fusion.
Due to supply chain constraints and component shortages, many MCU and IMU sensor devices continue to experience long wait times. CEVA has secured supply of the FSP201 MCU and IMU sensors to enable fast time-to-market, which makes FSP201 an ideal solution for near- and long-term production requirements.
"We are pleased to expand our portfolio of silicon products for high performance, cost sensitive sensor fusion applications with the addition of the FSP201 MCU," said Chad Lucien, Vice President and General Manager of the Sensors and Audio Business Unit at CEVA. "High precision motion tracking, heading and orientation are key features of today's consumer robots and entertainment devices, and are central to emerging metaverse and IoT applications and services. FSP201 ensures developers can rapidly develop products that leverage our industry-leading sensor processing technologies with components that are readily available in 2022."
The FSP201 is available for immediate sampling along with documentation and evaluation tools via our designated distributors. For more information, please visit https://www.ceva-dsp.com/product/hillcrest-labs-chips-and-modules/.
About CEVA, Inc.
CEVA is the leading licensor of wireless connectivity, smart sensing technologies, and integrated IP solutions for a smarter, safer, connected world. We provide Digital Signal Processors, AI engines, wireless platforms, cryptography cores and complementary software for sensor fusion, image enhancement, computer vision, voice input and artificial intelligence. These technologies are offered in combination with our Intrinsix IP integration services, helping our customers address their most complex and time-critical integrated circuit design projects. Leveraging our technologies and chip design skills, many of the world's leading semiconductors, system companies and OEMs create power-efficient, intelligent, secure and connected devices for a range of end markets, including mobile, consumer, automotive, robotics, industrial, aerospace & defense and IoT.
Our DSP-based solutions include platforms for 5G baseband processing in mobile, IoT and infrastructure, advanced imaging and computer vision for any camera-enabled device, audio/voice/speech and ultra-low-power always-on/sensing applications for multiple IoT markets. For sensor fusion, our Hillcrest Labs sensor processing technologies provide a broad range of sensor fusion software and inertial measurement unit ("IMU") solutions for markets including hearables, wearables, AR/VR, PC, robotics, remote controls and IoT. For wireless IoT, our platforms for Bluetooth (low energy and dual mode), Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E (802.11n/ac/ax), Ultra-wideband (UWB), NB-IoT and GNSS are the most broadly licensed connectivity platforms in the industry.
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Couple reunites in hospital after July 4th parade mass shooting
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (CNN) - Touching images show a couple reuniting after being injured in the mass shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
Stephen and Zoe Kolpack were separated for three days after being shot at the Fourth of July parade.
The tender moment between the two at Evanston Hospital was captured by Zoe Kolpack’s friend Samantha Whitehead.
She says Zoe Kolpack had surgery for a shattered femur and was afraid her leg was going to be amputated.
Stephen Kolpack was also shot in the leg. He was discharged from the hospital, but his wife will remain there until she is more stable.
Whitehead started a GoFundMe account to help with the family’s medical bills. It has raised nearly $300,000 as of Friday morning.
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OWINGS MILLS, Md., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UUU) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and its fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
The Company reported:
- For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2022, sales increased $1,293,212 (43.1%) to $4,290,550 from $2,997,338 from the comparable period last year. The Company reported a net loss of $235,838, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share compared to a net loss of $456,838, or $0.20 per basic and diluted share for the comparable period of the previous year.
- For the 12 months ended March 31, 2022, sales increased $2,029,634 (11.6%) to $19,549,785 versus $17,520,151 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. The Company reported a net loss of $78,150, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, versus net income of $268,343 or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, for the same period last year. The results for the 12 months ended March 31, 2021 included forgiveness of the Company's Payroll Protection Plan loan in the amount of $221,400.
Harvey Grossblatt, President and Chief Executive Officer said, "While our sales have increased for the year, our gross margins have decreased due to higher costs caused by supply chain disruptions due to ocean freight shortages, port congestion in Long Beach, California and domestic trucking issues. We are also experiencing difficulty obtaining raw materials such as micro-processing chips and other electrical components.
UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. is distributor of safety and security devices. Founded in 1969, the Company has an over 50-year heritage of developing innovative and easy-to-install products, including smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms. For more information on Universal Security Instruments, visit our website at www.universalsecurity.com. On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and Infinite Reality, Inc. Closing is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. On May 16, 2022, the Company filed with the SEC a proxy statement and Form S-4 registration statement in connection with the Merger.
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MORTON GROVE, Ill., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today announced that it has entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") with Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky. The Agreement ensures stability on Lifeway's board of directors and positions the Company to continue to execute on its strategic plan.
Pursuant to the Agreement, Lifeway's board will nominate the following individuals for election at Lifeway's upcoming annual meeting, which is expected to be held on August 31, 2022: Juan Carlos Dalto, Jodi Levy, Dorri McWhorter, Perfecto Sanchez, Jason Scher, Pol Sikar, Julie Smolyansky and Ludmila Smolyansky.
"Lifeway has been a pioneering force in the natural foods world for more than 35 years; we are proud of our history and excited for our future," said Julie Smolyansky, President and CEO of Lifeway. "I'm energized by the new members that we plan to welcome to the Board. They are an incredible group of individuals whose skill sets and purpose-driven principles sync up perfectly with the Lifeway mission. We have an amazing team, and we're poised to deliver value to our shareholders, great products to our customers and exceptional company culture to our employees."
As part of the Agreement, the Audit and Corporate Governance Committee of the Lifeway board will oversee a review of strategic alternatives for the Company.
Edward and Ludmila Smolyansky have agreed to withdraw their director nominations previously submitted to the Company and vote all of their shares in favor of Lifeway's nominees at the annual meeting. In addition, they have entered into other customary standstill and voting commitments. The full Agreement will be filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K.
About Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Lifeway Foods, Inc., which has been recognized as one of Forbes' Best Small Companies, is America's leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the company also produces cheese, probiotic oat milk, and a ProBugs line for kids. Lifeway's tart and tangy fermented dairy products are now sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland, France and the United Kingdom. Learn how Lifeway is good for more than just you at lifewayfoods.com.
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This release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, future operating and financial performance, product development, market position, business strategy and objectives. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as "continue," "build," "future," "increase," "drive," "believe," "look," "ahead," "confident," "deliver," "outlook," "expect," and "predict." Other examples of forward looking statements may include, but are not limited to, (i) statements of Company plans and objectives, including the introduction of new products, or estimates or predictions of actions by customers or suppliers, (ii) statements of future economic performance, and (III) statements of assumptions underlying other statements and statements about Lifeway or its business. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Lifeway's expectations and projections. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include: price competition; the decisions of customers or consumers; the actions of competitors; changes in the pricing of commodities; the effects of government regulation; possible delays in the introduction of new products; and customer acceptance of products and services. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties, and other factors can be found in Lifeway's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC. Copies of these filings are available online at https://www.sec.gov, http://lifewaykefir.com/investor-relations/, or on request from Lifeway. Information in this release is as of the dates and time periods indicated herein, and Lifeway does not undertake to update any of the information contained in these materials, except as required by law. Accordingly, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE ACCURACY OF ANY OF THE STATEMENTS OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ANY ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIGL) today announced that Dean Schorno, the company's chief financial officer, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference at 2:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in New York, NY.
To access the live and subsequently archived webcast, go to the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.rigel.com. Please connect to Rigel's website several minutes prior to the start of the live webcast to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be necessary.
About Rigel
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a biotechnology company dedicated to discovering, developing and providing novel small molecule drugs that significantly improve the lives of patients with hematologic disorders, cancer and rare immune diseases. Rigel's pioneering research focuses on signaling pathways that are critical to disease mechanisms. The company's first FDA approved product is TAVALISSE® (fostamatinib disodium hexahydrate) tablets, the only oral spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) inhibitor for the treatment of adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment. The product is also commercially available in Europe, the United Kingdom (TAVLESSE) and Canada (TAVALISSE) for the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adult patients.
Rigel's portfolio also includes olutasidenib, an oral, small molecule inhibitor of mutated IDH1 being investigated for the treatment of relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (R/R AML) and other malignancies. Rigel in-licensed olutasidenib from Forma with exclusive, worldwide rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize the investigational agent.
Rigel conducted a Phase 3 clinical trial (NCT03764618) evaluating fostamatinib for the treatment of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA)1. Fostamatinib is also currently being studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial (NCT04629703) for the treatment of hospitalized high-risk patients with COVID-191 and an NIH/NHLBI-sponsored Phase 3 clinical trial (ACTIV-4 Host Tissue Trial, NCT04924660) for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients.
Rigel's other clinical programs include its interleukin receptor-associated kinase (IRAK) inhibitor program, and a receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase (RIPK) inhibitor program in clinical development with partner Eli Lilly and Company. In addition, Rigel has product candidates in development with partners BerGenBio ASA and Daiichi Sankyo.
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- The product for this use or indication is investigational and has not been proven safe or effective by any regulatory authority.
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Elevator Group ("AEG"), today confirmed their investment in Consolidated Elevator ("Consolidated" or "the Company"), the latest in a series of notable acquisitions taking place across the United States.
Consolidated Elevator has been serving all five New York boroughs for over 50 years under the direction and ownership of the Revesz family. CEO Karl Reeves Jr., son of founder Karl Revesz, acknowledged the investment opportunity from AEG, commenting "Now is the right time to capitalize on our growth opportunities. The strength and resources available to us as a part of AEG will guarantee we achieve our true potential."
C. Mark Boelhouwer, President of American Elevator Group, welcomed Karl and his team, saying "Consolidated is a well-respected New York service business and a testament to the leadership of the Revesz family. I am thrilled to have them join American Elevator Group."
About Consolidated Elevator
Consolidated Elevator has been proudly serving New York's Elevators for more than 50 years.
The company provides fast and reliable elevator maintenance, repair, and installation services to buildings with passenger elevators in all five boroughs of New York City. Consolidated Elevator views safety as paramount, provides extensive training to their employees, and aims to provide the highest value, the best solutions, and the most outstanding service at the fairest prices to their customers. For more information on Consolidated Elevator, visit www.ceinyc.com
About American Elevator Group
Founded in 2020, American Elevator Group (AEG) is the largest independent elevator service provider in North America with more than 330 years of combined management experience in the elevator industry. The group consists of independent elevator companies that deliver local expertise and customer service across 21 states. Backed by significant resources in safety, finance, technology, marketing, and operations, the group is in a continuous state of growth. For more information on AEG, visit www.americanelevator.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 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:
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (NASDAQ: FTAI)'s merger with a subsidiary of FTAI Finance Holdco Ltd. If you are a Fortress shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Silverback Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBTX)'s merger with ARS Pharmaceutic als, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, assuming that Silverback's net cash at closing is $240 million, Silverback equity holders are expected to own approximately 37% of the combined company. If you are a Silverback shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal-Touch Home Care of N.Y., Inc and Personal-Touch Home Care of Westchester, Inc. (collectively PTHC) have announced the acquisition of Bronx Community Home Care Inc. also known as Neighbors Home Care.
"We are delighted to welcome a truly phenomenal group of health care professionals," said Rob Caione, Chief Executive Officer of PTHC. "I am confident that this will not be our last acquisition as we expand our footprint throughout the New York market. The need for more robust and better care solutions became all too apparent during the recent pandemic. We are well positioned for the surge in demand we are already seeing for home care services."
The transaction, completed April 8, 2022, means PTHC now has 4,500 caregivers in its employ looking after 3,600 patients in the New York City, Long Island and Westchester communities. The move places PTHC among one of the largest licensed home care services agencies (LHCSA) in the state of New York. Personal Touch is also hiring new caregivers.
"Our plan is to grow through acquisitions as well as organically, recruiting and elevating people with the skills and passion this job demands," said Denise Tripodi, Vice President of LHCSA operations for PTHC.
Neighbors Home Care was founded in 1985 and their highly trained and patient-focused staff has primarily served the Westchester and Bronx communities.
"Neighbors Home Care's President & CEO, Jordan N. Shames, a U.S. Army, veteran, has been running the company for over 37 years," said Tripodi. "Though he is retiring following this acquisition, our mission will now be to continue – and build on – his great legacy."
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JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zavation Medical Products ("Zavation" or the "Company"), an innovative designer and manufacturer of spinal implants, instruments, MIS procedural kits, and biologics headquartered in Flowood, MS, announced the results of its novel LABYRINTH™ technology in an In-Vitro and In-Vivo research project.
Please click the link below for Zavation's LABYRINTH™ In-Vitro and In-Vivo Research Study:
Labyrinth™ In-Vitro and In-Vivo Research Study
LABYRINTH™, features the first available porous endplates integrated through the full cage, setting the new gold standard for interbody cages. In creating the first fully porous PEEK interbody, Zavation has enhanced the benefits of PEEK (reduced stress shielding and artifact-free imaging) with substantially improved wettability and surface tension. In a 21 day in-vitro study, the interbody's proprietary and patent pending porous structure demonstrated greater pre-osteoblast cell maturation into viable bone cells than standard PEEK, porous titanium, and standard titanium.1 The Labyrinth™ technology possessed higher fusion and quality of fusion grades at 12- and 26-weeks post-op when compared to solid PEEK and proved to obtain new bone formation throughout porous structure.2
Sonny Gill, M.D. stated, "The Zavation Labyrinth cervical interbody allows bony ingrowth THROUGH the interbody instead of only the central window while also incorporating the peripheral structure of the cage. This unique ability adds to the fusion surface area instead of only a spot weld or a bony ongrowth at the bone/interbody margin. The enhanced fusion capability has the potential for reducing nonunions in multiple cervical applications."
Zavation's market share and active surgeon base continues to rapidly grow given the Company's ability to adapt to surgeon/patient needs, consistently upgrade and customize its instruments, and engineer devices with incomparable simplicity, precision, and disruptive technology. The LABYRINTH™ is just another example of Zavation's sustained investment in research and development furthering its full line of titanium and PEEK static and expanding interbody technologies.
"The LABYRINTH™ demonstrates our commitment to resetting market standards by creating best-in-class products. As a first-to-market product, this fully porous cage highlights our dedication to R&D and the strength of our product development team," said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief Executive Officer. "With fusion of critical importance, our mission in designing the LABYRINTH™ was to outperform all materials in fusion, which broadens surgeon appeal. Zavation, with our market leading customer service, has become a house for innovation centered on the needs of our surgeons and distributors."
ABOUT ZAVATION MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Based in Flowood, MS, Zavation designs, engineers, and manufactures a portfolio of spinal hardware and biologics covering key areas including cervical, thoracolumbar, interbody fusion, interventional spine, and minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 2012, Zavation has experienced exceptional growth and created a national network of numerous distributors across the United States. The Company has commercialized over 25 product families since inception. Zavation operates a newly constructed 75,000 square foot vertically integrated facility in Flowood, MS. To learn more information about Zavation and the Company's suite of products, visit www.zavation.com.
1 Nobles K. P., Pal P., Janorkar A., Williamson R. Evaluation of the Pre-Osteoblastic Cell Response on Hydroxyapatite Coated Versus Non-Coated PEEK and Titanium Alloy Surfaces. 2020. Available upon request.
2 D. Fredericks, Evaluation of Porous PEEK Interbody Spacer (LABYRINTH) in a Sheep Cervical and Lumbar Interbody Fusion Model. (2022).
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RYE, N.Y., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MacroMinds, a foundation launched to support student education, announced that its 2022 investment symposium has raised $475,000. The event drew more than 60 sponsors and 200 attendees. The net proceeds support three beneficiaries, Rock the Street Wall Street, Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC and The Valerie Fund, helping them execute on their important missions. "Our theme for the event was Causes, Content and Collaboration", said Dean Curnutt, the founder of the MacroMinds Foundation. "On all three counts, the symposium was a resounding success. We are sincerely thankful to our sponsors, speakers and moderators for their contributions."
Held at the Times Center in New York City, the two-day MacroMinds symposium covered important topics including quantitative investment strategies, inflation, credit markets, hedging and cryptocurrency options. Day one was capped off by Rebecca Patterson, the Chief Investment Strategist of Bridgewater Associates. Paul Singer, the Founder of Elliott Associates, was the keynote presenter on day two. Across the 8 panel discussions, attendees heard from speakers who shared their expertise and insights across asset classes.
"The K-shaped recovery is both an extremely apt and extremely unfortunate description of the impact of Covid, especially as it relates to students. For far too many, March of 2020 marked an acceleration of a trend already firmly in place: the self-reinforcing process of educational shortfall", said Dean Curnutt. "Our vision at MacroMinds is to bring the investment community together to support organizations that are making a real difference for students and their families."
The Valerie Fund
"Including The Valerie Fund in the MacroMinds symposium is a major stepping-stone in allowing us to provide so much more educational support to thousands of young adults that depend on The Valerie Fund Educational Liaisons to advocate for them in school while they are undergoing treatment as well as the hundreds of students receiving college scholarships each year. It will certainly help us award over 100 college scholarships worth $450,000 each year to young adults fighting cancer and blood disorders who need to continue their education"
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of New York City
"Continuously expanding our community of supporters is critical to Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City's (BBBS of NYC) ongoing success," said CEO Alicia D. Guevara, "partnering with MacroMinds gave us a platform to share our impact, gain access to critical resources, and connect to people and companies committed to igniting youth potential through mentorship. It was a truly special experience."
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"We are so grateful to Dean Curnutt, his staff, and the MacroMinds community for supporting RTSWS's efforts to increase financial and investment literacy in a diverse population of high school girls while also offering them a pathway into careers of finance. As a result of their generosity, we were able to share our mission with prominent industry professionals, lengthening our reach to inspire the next generation of female financiers. We look forward to continuing our partnership with MacroMinds in eliminating the barriers to women entering M in STEM professions."
About MacroMinds Foundation
MacroMinds is a registered 501c (3) organization founded in 2019. MacroMinds is devoted to working with organizations that provide educational support to under-resourced children and young adults. The fund-raising vehicle for MacroMinds is a two-day virtual symposium in which finance industry professionals pay to attend and listen to the most prominent investors share their views on the industry, macro economy and ideas on profitable trades. Utilizing these funds, MacroMinds will partner with highly effective organizations that have a proven track record of impacting the lives of children and young adults in communities and schools that are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
To learn more, please visit https://macrominds.org.
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Advancing EPAM's Ongoing Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine
NEWTOWN, Pa., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced that it has established the EPAM Ukraine Assistance Fund (the 'Assistance Fund') to support charitable aid organizations that provide direct relief to those in vulnerable situations across Ukraine. This fund is separate from and in addition to the $100 million humanitarian commitment that EPAM announced on March 4, 2022, and to the Company's previously established relief programs, donations, and the work of EPAM volunteers on the ground.
"With more than 14,000 Ukrainian employees, and with many in EPAM global locations who originated in Ukraine, we have an extensive network of more than 50,000 family members and friends who are deeply affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Our personal connection gives us a unique perspective on what is really needed on the ground. Our customers and partners have overwhelmed us with their outpouring of support and their direct requests to contribute to our efforts to help all the people of Ukraine. In response to such requests and by using our insights and ability to act on the ground, we established the EPAM Ukraine Assistance Fund. Together with our customers and partners, we are enabling people and organizations around the world to help Ukraine and the people of Ukraine," – said Arkadiy Dobkin, CEO & President, EPAM.
The Assistance Fund operates in partnership with Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc., a publicly supported charity and sponsoring organization of donor-advised funds. Together, we will collect, administer, and distribute tax-deductible charitable donations to areas of most urgent need within the region.
EPAM leveraged its extensive network and conducted due diligence to identify credible recipients of the Assistance Fund including two initial 501(c) (3) public charities: Leleka Foundation and Razom, Inc. The support provided by these organizations will include medical supplies, safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, transport to safe areas, counseling, and other humanitarian assistance. As the situation evolves the fund will add additional charities as recipients.
Additional information on the Assistance Fund and how to donate can be found at www.epam.com/support-ukraine.
About EPAM Systems
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has leveraged its advanced software engineering heritage to become the foremost global digital transformation services provider – leading the industry in digital and physical product development and digital platform engineering services. Through its innovative strategy; integrated advisory, consulting and design capabilities; and unique 'Engineering DNA,' EPAM's globally deployed hybrid teams help make the future real for clients and communities around the world by powering better enterprise, education and health platforms that connect people, optimize experiences, and improve people's lives. Selected by Newsweek as a 2021 Most Loved Workplace, EPAM's global multi-disciplinary teams serve customers in more than 40 countries across five continents. As a recognized leader, EPAM is listed among the top 15 companies in Information Technology Services on the Fortune 1000 and ranked as the top IT services company on Fortune's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list for the last three consecutive years. EPAM is also listed among Ad Age's top 25 World's Largest Agency Companies and in 2020, Consulting Magazine named EPAM Continuum a top 20 Fastest-Growing Firm. Learn more at www.epam.com and follow EPAM on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes estimates and statements which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Our estimates and forward-looking statements are mainly based on our current expectations and estimates of future events and trends, which affect or may affect our business and operations. These statements may include words such as "may," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. Those future events and trends may relate to, among other things, developments relating to on-going hostilities in Ukraine, political and civil unrest or military action in the geographies where we conduct business and operate, developments relating to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, and the effect that they may have on our revenues, operations, access to capital, profitability and customer demand. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions, the risk factors discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2021 fiscal year, particularly under the headings "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe that these estimates and forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made in light of information currently available to us. EPAM undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities law.
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We knew it was coming. ‘This Is Us’ airs most emotional episode yet
By Chloe Melas, CNN
Six seasons, more than a hundred episodes and plenty of anticipatory grief led to an emotional hour of “This Is Us” on Tuesday.
The penultimate episode of the series titled, “The Train,” culminated in the death of the Pearson family matriarch, Rebecca Pearson [Mandy Moore] of Alzheimer’s.
The creator of the Emmy-winning series, Dan Fogelman, took viewers on a literal train ride in which Pearson encounters the loves of her life, both living and dead, before crossing over into the afterlife.
At one point she’s greeted by her former physician, Dr. Nathan Katowski [Gerald McRaney] who delivered her triplets in the first episode of the series, but this time he was her bartender, pouring her a well-deserved Vesper.
“You’re as tough as they come, Rebecca Pearson,” he said. “And you, my dear, have earned a rest.”
The Pearson children, their grandchildren and spouses all said goodbye to the woman who had shaped their lives in the final minutes of the episode — Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jon Huertas, Chris Sullivan, Moore and even Milo Ventimiglia’s character, Jack, who died in Season 2, shared touching moments.
Next week’s series finale will bring an end to the NBC drama, which debuted in 2016.
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There’s another chance to catch a supermoon on Wednesday
Published: Jul. 11, 2022 at 9:30 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(AP) - If you missed last month’s supermoon, you have another chance.
This month’s full moon is Wednesday. At the same time, the moon’s orbit will bring it closer to Earth than usual. This cosmic combo is called a supermoon.
That can make the moon appear slightly bigger and brighter, weather permitting.
One name for Wednesday’s full moon is the “Buck moon” — a reference to the time of year when new antlers are growing on male deer, or bucks.
The supermoon on June 14 was the “Strawberry moon” because it’s the full moon at strawberry harvest time.
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NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DEFY, a leading canned wine company defining what good wine looks like, where it is drunk and how it is served, has announced the launch of their first-ever crowdfunding program via WeFunder as the company works to secure $500K in funding for marketing, sales growth, ongoing production and order fulfillment as they make their way in the United States in the months ahead.
Snapshot of Current Traction and Success
- Securement of notable listing with international hotel chain and high-end organic supermarket
- No money spent to-date on marketing or advertising with sales across the UK in both on and off premise accounts
- Launch of 6 products to-date with 2 new products in pipeline
- Roll-out of wine keg offerings
- 27% increase in direct sales to independent accounts (across UK)
"We're launching our crowdfunding campaign because we have always wanted DEFY to be open and approachable and we want everyone to have the chance to be a part of that. We've proven the desire for our wine and now we want to bring our premium wines to the U.S," states Leslie Owensby, Founder and CEO of DEFY.
DEFY is the modern way to enjoy wine; simple, sustainable and convenient; no fuss or pretension, just good vegan, organic wine that comes in a can.
- DEFY produces the highest quality ready-to-drink (RTD) canned wines
- Made with 60-70% less CO2 than glass wine bottles
- Canned format enables you to drink wherever you want as well as much or as little as you want
About DEFY
DEFY produces premium Italian and Spanish wine that is vegan, organic, single-grape, with nothing additional added. Our wines are free of added sulfites, sugar, chemicals and pesticides. For more information, please visit https://defy.wine/.
To find out more about the company's fundraising goals and make an investment, please visit https://wefunder.com/defywine/buzz.
For all additional investor-related inquiries, please reach out to leslie@defy.wine.
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The Industry Collective
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MARQUETTE and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC (PFN), a provider of fiber optic-based telecommunications and Next Generation 911 services throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, and 123NET, a provider of fiber internet, colocation, and voice services in Michigan, today announced their partnership on the middle mile fiber-optic network from Bay City to Southfield. This privately funded, multi-million-dollar project spans approximately 130 miles adding much needed middle-mile capacity to Michigan's telecommunications infrastructure.
"This additional 130-mile Bay City to Southfield route creates easy and affordable connection opportunities for municipalities and businesses in that region that want the benefits offered by advanced fiber service," said Dan Irvin, President and CEO at 123NET. "We're pleased to develop this network with partners like PFN who share our commitment to Michigan's overall connectivity and to providing exceptional service to each customer along the way."
While PFN has its roots in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and 123NET is based in Metro-Detroit, the new north-south fiber route will have immediate benefits to the local communities along the route. It will also provide overall connectivity between SE Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, extending into Wisconsin and Minnesota. This partnership further supports 123NET's mission of building network to make Michigan the best connected.
Scott Randall, General Manager of Peninsula Fiber Network, stated "Partnering with 123NET offers a win-win for both companies and perhaps more importantly for the businesses and consumers in the state. We hope this joint investment is the first of many between our companies, as we work to increase broadband capacity and available broadband service in the State of Michigan."
Construction on the network has begun and will be completed in sections over 18 months. The new high-capacity fiber is being installed along the I-75 corridor bringing state-of-the-art fiber connectivity into communities including, Southfield, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Pontiac, Waterford, Clarkston, Davisburg, Holly, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Flint, Clio, Birch Run, Bridgeport, Saginaw, and Bay City.
"Michigan's economic development runs on high-speed fiber broadband lines. This joint broadband investment adds undisputed value to our region as we look to attract businesses and employees. PFN's and 123NET's middle mile investment is a welcome addition to our region and a positive point of collaboration with our neighboring counties." Senator Ken Horn, Michigan's 32nd Senate District; Chair, Senate Economic and Small Business Development Committee.
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Unified, flexible solution will help firm streamline manual processes and win more business
DULLES, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, today announced that Red Swing Group, a leading Pittsburgh-area civil engineering firm, has chosen Unanet's ERP and CRM solutions. Red Swing Group has already begun Unanet's seamless and rapid implementation of the combined solution and plans to roll-out new capabilities to its employees, who have been relying on manual processes. Red Swing also expects that Unanet will enable them to win more of the right business by offering insights into opportunities that they haven't been able to see previously.
Red Swing Group had been managing its business using disparate spreadsheets and entry-level project management programs. However, as the firm grew and took on larger projects, the company's leadership team realized that they needed more advanced project management and customer relationship tools to keep up with their influx of new business. After a careful review of several software solutions, the team was thoroughly impressed by Unanet's tailored and purpose-built solutions. Red Swing will also take advantage of Unanet's interactive dashboards and real-time reports so that the executive team can more easily make strategic business decisions about resources, priorities and accounting. Additionally, Unanet will help Red Swing be more consistent and efficient in tracking, managing and winning new business opportunities.
"Our previous solutions were not very user friendly or insightful when it came to getting a focused look at projects, a big-picture view of the critical areas of our business or an easy way to manage and grow leads," said Katelyn Andreassi, marketing coordinator at Red Swing Group. "We were impressed by Unanet's ERP and CRM solution and how they work together so seamlessly. We expect Unanet will help us be a more efficient and strategic firm."
Red Swing Group was founded in 2009 in the basement of Matthew Smith who learned the company's core principles from his grandfather who shared them with him on a red swing that hung in his backyard: "do a person right", have honor in your work, show integrity, be ethical, think smart, and spend wisely. Smith also learned that the development of a trustworthy relationship is the basis that will allow you to succeed in life and business. This emphasis on relationships is another core element of Red Swing Group's decision to choose Unanet, which provided incredible customer service from the onset. Unanet's commitment to friendly, knowledgeable and helpful service set it apart from the competitive products Red Swing Group evaluated.
More than 1,850 architecture, engineering and construction companies like Red Swing Group select Unanet ERP and CRM because they have the right mix of functionality and accessibility, while also offering the ability to scale and grow seamlessly. To learn more about Unanet CRM and ERP AE please visit https://unanet.com/crm-aec and https://unanet.com/erp-for-a-e/erp-for-a-e-overview/.
Unanet is a leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM solutions purpose-built for Government Contractors, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services. More than 3,700 project-driven organizations depend on Unanet to turn their information into actionable insights, drive better decision-making, and accelerate business growth. All backed by a people-centered team invested in the success of your projects, people, and financials. For more information, visit www.unanet.com.
Red Swing Group offers complete land development consulting services to take a project from concept through construction. Licensed in 14 states, Red Swing possesses vast and varied experience in land development, infrastructure, utility and communication projects for public, private, and commercial Clients. For more information, visit https://redswinggroup.com/.
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Consumers who pull up to the pump at participating gas stations will receive a gift card for up to $50 worth of free gas, Kinder Bueno bars, and travel swag
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinder Bueno®, the crispy, creamy chocolate bar with a taste experience that defies expectation, is celebrating the busy summer road trip season with "Summer Gets Bueno" a new program that will help summer travelers fill up their gas tanks and enjoy Kinder Bueno chocolate bars for free at participating gas stations. Beginning on July 29, Kinder Bueno is giving the consumers who pull up to the pump at participating gas stations in Westchester County, New York and on Long Island, New York the chance to receive a gift card with up to $50 worth of free gas while supplies last. A Kinder Bueno gas station attendant will also surprise drivers with a white glove service gas pumping experience, free Kinder Bueno chocolate bars and top fans also have the chance to receive additional road trip and travel swag.
"Nothing says summer like a road trip with friends and family, however, these days that can come with a hefty price tag," said Shalini Stansberry, Vice President of Marketing, Kinder Snacking. "That is why we launched "Summer Gets Bueno" as part of our ongoing "Life Gets Bueno" campaign, to help people get where they need to go and to savor their summer road trips by taking a crispy, creamy Kinder Bueno along for the ride. With one chocolatey bite of Kinder Bueno, the journey is sure to be extraordinary."
The Kinder Bueno "Summer Gets Bueno" event will be open for fans to enjoy on Friday, July 29 at the Shell at 1000 Central Park Avenue in Scarsdale, New York 10583 and on Saturday, July 30 at the Ocean Gas & Mini Mart at 980 Montauk Highway in Shirley, New York 11967 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM ET or while supplies last.
In addition to experiencing the "Summer Gets Bueno" event in person, Kinder Bueno is also hosting a "Summer Gets Bueno Sweepstakes" through 8/11/22. Starting today, chocolate lovers from across the nation can enter for a chance to win one of hundreds of summer prizes like a Kinder Bueno gas gift card, a Kinder Bueno tumbler, a cooler and more from 12 a.m. ET on 4/22/22 through 11:59 p.m. ET on 8/11/22. Consumers must be 18 years or older to participate in the Summer Gets Bueno Sweepstakes. For more information and full sweepstakes rules, please visit www.summergetsbueno.com.
Kinder Bueno comes in individually wrapped, shareable packaging that is perfect for sharing and creating special moments on the road all summer long. Share your summer fun with Kinder Bueno by using #SummerGetsBueno and tagging @KinderBuenoUS.
About Kinder Bueno
Kinder Bueno is a crispy creamy chocolate bar that comes with a creamy hazelnut filling in a crispy wafer, enrobed in milk chocolate and a dark chocolate drizzle. Since launching in the US, Kinder Bueno has reached more than 15 million households and is ranked in the Top 10 of 2020 Food and Beverage New Product Pacesetters by IRI1. Kinder Bueno is available nationwide at retail, grocery, drug and convenience stores.
For more information on the Kinder Bueno brand and where to find Kinder Bueno in stores, please visit www.Kinder.com. You can also check out Kinder Bueno Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for additional updates.
About Ferrero
For over 70 years, Ferrero has created products loved by generations. We've grown from a bakery in Alba, Italy into the third largest confectionery company in the world. Ferrero entered the North American market in 1969 and continues to spread joy with Ferrero Rocher®, Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac® and Fannie May® chocolates. Ferrero Group expanded its portfolio in 2018 with the addition of Butterfinger®, CRUNCH®, Baby Ruth®, 100Grand® and other legendary chocolate brands.
We are a family-owned company with 3,000 employees in eight offices and ten plants and warehouses in North America, including a cocoa processing plant in Brantford, Ontario and a planned chocolate processing factory in Bloomington, Illinois. Instilled in every aspect of our business is the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, and their passion for quality, creativity, and innovation. Follow @FerreroNACorp on Twitter and @FerreroNACorp on Instagram. www.ferreronorthamerica.com.
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Belgium at full-strength for Nations League training camp
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN
AP Sports Writer
BRUSSELS (AP) — Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku have all been called back into the 32-man Belgium squad ahead of upcoming Nations League matches. Belgium coach Roberto Martinez had rested the Red Devils’ big names for the national squad’s previous matches in March to focus on players with fewer than 50 international appearances. But Martinez says it’s crucial for the core of his team to spend time together with the World Cup in Qatar in November to prepare for and competitive matches back on the schedule. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/belgium-at-full-strength-for-nations-league-training-camp/ | 2022-05-18T14:35:08Z |
Amber Alert issued for Ohio girl reportedly abducted by stepbrother
(Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 12-year-old child reportedly abducted by her stepbrother.
The incident took place in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on State Route 82 and Deer Creek Drive in the city of North Royalton.
Police say Tessa Kozelka left with her “boyfriend” Micey Stiver on Monday, April 4, at 2 a.m.
Tessa is described as a white female, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds. She has hazel eyes and black hair.
She was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with black writing on it. She has a 50-cent piece size birthmark on her right leg.
Police say Micey Stiver, also her stepbrother, is a 23-year-old white male, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. He has blue eyes and black hair.
They are reportedly driving in a gray 2012 Ford Focus with Ohio registration N697141.
Anyone with information should call 911 or 1-877-262-3764.
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Officials: 2 die in light aircraft crash in Central Texas
GRANITE SHOALS, Texas (AP) — Authorities say two people died when a light aircraft crashed in Central Texas. The Federal Aviation Administration says two people were aboard the Airborne Windsports Edge 912 weight-shift control aircraft when it crashed Sunday morning in Granite Shoals, about 60 miles northwest of Austin. The Texas Department of Public Safety has confirmed that two people died in the crash. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The motorized aircraft, also known as a trike, has a wing similar to a hang-glider and a three-wheel tricycle-style undercarriage. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/29/officials-2-die-in-light-aircraft-crash-in-central-texas/ | 2022-05-29T21:37:39Z |
Some West Temple residents experienced low water pressure Wednesday morning as a result of a temporary power outage at the Temple Water Treatment Plant, 4820 Parkside Drive.
“This outage led to low water pressure in West Temple for about an hour,” city spokeswoman Kiara Nowlin said. The issue is resolved.”
Knowlin said the water treatment plant has back-up generators but they did not prevent the issue with the low water pressure.
“The generators turned on automatically but not in time to prevent the pumps from shutting down,” she said. “Even though the pumps started right back up, a valve tripped open and caused the pressure issue.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_d5573a98-f279-11ec-b458-3b918ca6f01c.html | 2022-06-23T01:04:52Z |
(The Hill) – At least nine mass shootings have taken place nationwide so far during Labor Day weekend, leaving at least 10 people dead, according to Gun Violence Archive.
The mass shootings, which the organization defines as incidents in which four or more people were shot or killed, not including the shooter, took place in cities including Norfolk, Va., Charleston, S.C., and Chicago, among others.
The deadliest shooting of the weekend so far, according to the group, took place in Saint Paul, Minn., where three people died and two others were injured on Sunday in the city’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
The local police department said officers were called at about 4:30 p.m. and found two people outside a home suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, both of whom were sent to the hospital, KARE reported.
The officers also found three more people, who were later pronounced dead, shot inside the home, the outlet reported.
“This unthinkable crime will not only affect the crime victims and their families, but it will affect the neighborhood where it occurred and our city as a whole,” police spokesperson Sgt. Mike Ernster told KARE, adding that authorities had been called to the house at least 17 times in the last year.
Earlier on Sunday, authorities said a shooting in Norfolk, Va., near the campus of Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University left two people dead and seven others injured.
Authorities identified the victims as Zabre Miller, 25, and Angelia McKnight, 19, later died at the hospital as a result of their injuries, officials said.
Close to the same time, police responded to gunshots in downtown Charleston, S.C.
Five people were injured in that shooting, near the intersection of King and Morris streets, and were sent to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries, CNN reported. Police arrested two suspects.
In the suburbs of Washington, D.C., on Saturday night, a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy were shot outside an AMC movie theater and were hospitalized, WJLA reported. The shooting came hours after a nearby AMC theater in Alexandria, Va., closed after receiving a threat, according to the outlet.
Also on Saturday, Birmingham, Ala., police officers found three gunshot victims in the 100 Block of 3rd Avenue West. Police said two of the victims died, identified as Jalen Jamarcus Tolbert, 24, and Marquse Terrail Yarbrough, 25.
A shooting at Vick’s Supper Club in Palatka, Fla., on Saturday left two people dead and two others injured, police said. A fifth person was severely hurt after they were beaten with a “blunt object.”
In Canada, a series of stabbings left 10 people dead and 15 others injured. Authorities are searching for two suspects. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/spate-of-violence-across-us-mars-labor-day-weekend/ | 2022-09-05T16:24:29Z |
Logistics Company ShipNetwork to Offer eCommerce Customers Industry-Leading Capabilities
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A leader in the eCommerce shipping industry, Devin Johnson, today announced the purchase of Rakuten Super Logistics (RSL), a national leader in the 3PL (Third Party Logistics) sector. The newly acquired company will now operate under the brand name ShipNetwork.
"We view the purchase of RSL, and its evolution into ShipNetwork, as a tremendous opportunity to further develop the company's extensive network and capabilities," explained Devin Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and owner of ShipNetwork and sister company, FirstMile. "This acquisition will allow ShipNetwork to continue to build on its existing partnership with FirstMile, thereby providing all of our clients an additional full suite of logistics parcel technologies and solutions."
With the goal of providing eCommerce retailers best in class products and services, as a result of this purchase ShipNetwork clients will have access to the full suite of both domestic and international transportation solutions and technology.
Johnson added that the acquisition of ShipNetwork will benefit both the company's current clients, as well as those of its sister company, FirstMile.
"Clients of both ShipNetwork as well as FirstMile will gain added volume and density from our expanded network, enhancing both company's abilities to reach deeper into postal and regional carrier networks," Johnson said. "We expect this to result in both reduced costs to our clients, as well as improved service performance."
Going forward, ShipNetwork expects to add to its current footprint facilities in both the eastern and western regions of the nation. Plans are for new facilities to be larger than current RSL locations, thereby expanding the company's abilities to support larger-scale retail distribution for current and future clients that may require enhanced capability.
With the explosive growth of online commerce—as seen by the critical role of eCommerce during the Covid-19 pandemic—the importance of logistics firms in the nation's supply chain has continued to grow; as national leaders in the 3PL sector, ShipNetwork and sister company FirstMile allow eCommerce merchants to focus on operating—and growing—their respective businesses, with the knowledge that both companies ensure delivery of their products in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
"We assume responsibility for warehousing, warehouse technology, fulfillment, and shipping expertise," Johnson said. "For our clients, that means their entire focus can be on ensuring that their eCommerce businesses run at optimal capacity and continue to prosper."
For more information on ShipNetwork visit www.shipnetwork.com
ShipNetwork is a leader in eCommerce order fulfillment services and freight management. ShipNetwork offers national fulfillment services and a network of fulfillment centers across the US, including Anaheim (CA), Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Carlstadt (NJ), Chicago (IL), Denver (CO), Houston (TX), Las Vegas (NV), Olean (NY), Reno (NV), Salt Lake City (UT), and Scranton (PA). ShipNetwork's fulfillment system allows for integration with popular shopping cart platforms and online marketplaces, including Amazon, BigCommerce, Channel Advisor, eBay, Magento, ShipStation, Shopify, Volusion, Walmart Marketplace, and WooCommerce.
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Carolina Cano-Espinoza
Marketing Manager, ShipNetwork
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Narrative, the world's #1 data commerce platform, today aptly announced a joint partnership with MediaJel, a digital marketing platform for regulated cannabis, CBD, and alcohol brands, and the launch of the MediaJel Data Shop. The online store is blazing a new trail for the industry by allowing businesses to easily find and purchase cannabis audience data with just a few clicks.
The stash of data for sale through MediaJel will allow companies from all industries to sort through high quality, vetted cannabis data, allowing them to gain insights into the most popular cannabis products, regional breakdowns of the cannabis marketplace—such as which states are seeing the highest demand—and when demand is peaking. Whether it be a cannabis company looking to increase brand awareness or a concert venue looking to target cannabis consumers, the MediaJel Data Shop is the easiest way to acquire secure cannabis audience data.
The cannabis industry is smoking hot due to the rollout of legalization and a surge in capital from VCs and other investors. Global cannabis sales are expecting to see an increase from $13.4 billion in 2020 to $33.6 billion by 2025. Knowing this, MediaJel works to elevate digital marketing for regulated companies worldwide by creating and tailoring campaign strategies for brands that employ MediaJel's proprietary targeting tools that collect diverse first- and third-party datasets, multi-device identification data, and precise geo data to curate ideal audiences.
"To put it bluntly, with the increased legalization of cannabis, we expect demand to only go up from here, making MediaJel's insights increasingly valuable," said Nick Jordan, founder and CEO of Narrative. "For companies targeting the sector, from large-scale music and entertainment venues to budding cannabis startups aiming to put their names on the map, these data-driven insights can help them make informed decisions with just a few clicks."
The MediaJel Data Shop is powered by Narrative Data Shops, which enables businesses to quickly launch an ecommerce data business without spending significant time and resources, or dealing with complicated contracts or legalities. As a pioneer in the realm of data commerce and a "Shopify for data," Narrative's technology makes it simple to package, sell, and deliver data via a unique ecommerce storefront regardless of technical expertise.
"Narrative has removed many of the roadblocks synonymous with traditional data marketplaces," said Jake Litke, founder and CEO of MediaJel's. "Their tech is built around security, access & the ability for buyers to pull data in the structure they require."
Visit the MediaJel Data Shop. To learn more about Narrative Data Shops, visit www.narrative.io/data-shops.
Narrative
Narrative is the data commerce platform that makes it easy to buy, sell, and win. Narrative simplifies the buying and selling of information by eliminating the inefficiencies in data transactions that hold businesses back from maximizing the success of their most important data-driven initiatives. Innovative brands and direct-to-consumer companies leverage Narrative's technology to fuel powerful data strategies, build data monetization businesses, power growth marketing, and inform product development. Founded in 2016, Narrative is a private company headquartered in New York City.
MediaJel
We help cannabis brands, retailers, and communities identify target consumers, execute scalable digital marketing campaigns, and engage in meaningful connections at every stage of the buyer's journey―from awareness and consideration to purchase, retention, and brand loyalty. With deep experience in programmatic and ad tech as well as long-standing media partnerships, MediaJel delivers CBD, medical marijuana, and cannabis programmatic advertising solutions for brands, retailers, and agencies worldwide. Our industry-leading solutions remove barriers and deliver actionable data that power high-performance, high-return campaigns.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — The former attorney general who oversaw Mexico’s original investigation into the 2014 disappearances of 43 students from a radical teachers college will go to trial on charges of forced disappearance, not reporting torture and official misconduct, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Former Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam conceded there may have been “errors” in the investigation, but he said that in the eight years since no one has been able to prove another version of what happened to the students in the Guerrero state city of Iguala.
Murillo Karam, 74, served as attorney general from 2012 to 2015, under then President Enrique Peña Nieto. He was arrested by agents of the office he used to lead last week for allegedly creating a false version about the students’ disappearances.
The judge also ruled that Murillo Karam remain in jail as the case moves forward.
Murillo Karam announced in 2014 that the students had been abducted by local police, turned over to a drug gang, killed, their bodies burned at a garbage dump and the remains dumped in a river. He called it the “historic truth.”
But independent investigations and the current Attorney General’s Office have discounted that version. They assert that various levels of authorities were involved, including security forces and that evidence and crime scenes were altered. There were also instances of torture, improper arrest and mishandling of evidence that has since allowed most of the directly implicated gang members to walk free.
On Wednesday, Murillo Karam told the judge that there could have been “errors,” problems and things that they did poorly, but that no one had been able to present another version of what happened to the students.
He took aim at a group of Argentine forensic experts who conducted their own investigation and raised questions about the government’s version of events.
“For six or seven years they have looked for an alternative, they’ve made up a lot of things and all of it collapses,” Murillo Karam said.
Murillo Karam’s lawyers argued that news conferences he gave while attorney general should not be considered in the judge’s decision because they violated his right to not incriminate himself and because prosecutors were taking the statements out of context.
But prosecutors said Murillo Karam was aware of the torture of suspects, was unusually present in the field during the investigation and interviewed suspects, demonstrating that he was in control.
The missing were students at a teachers college called Ayotzinapa in the southern state of Guerrero. On Sept. 26, 2014, police took them off buses in Iguala. The motive remains unclear eight years later. Their bodies have never been found, though fragments of burned bone have been matched to three of the students.
The incident occurred near a large army base, and independent investigations have found that members of the military were aware of what was occurring. The students’ families have long demanded that soldiers be included in the investigation.
Last week, arrest warrants were issued for 20 army soldiers and officers, five local officials, 33 local police officers and 11 state police officers as well as 14 gang members. Neither the army nor prosecutors have said how many of those suspects are currently in custody.
Murillo Karam’s arrest was the first of a former attorney general in recent history.
In 2020, the current attorney general, Alejandro Gertz Manero, said Murillo Karam had been implicated in “orchestrating a massive media trick” and leading a “generalized cover-up” in the case.
His arrest came a day after a commission set up to determine what happened said the army bore at least partial responsibility in the case. It said a soldier had infiltrated the student group involved and the army didn’t stop the abductions even though it knew what was happening. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-judge-rules-mexicos-ex-attorney-general-to-go-to-trial/ | 2022-08-25T12:02:50Z |
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM" or the "Company") (NYSE: IBM). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether IBM and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On October 16, 2018, IBM issued a press release announcing its preliminary results for its third quarter of 2018. The Company reported revenue of $18.8 billion, down 2%, and slowing growth in its "Strategic Imperatives" line of business.
On this news, IBM's stock price fell $11.07 per share, or 7.6%, to close at $134.05 per share on October 17, 2018.
Then, on October 20, 2021, IBM issued a press release announcing its results for its third quarter of 2021. The Company announced total revenues for the quarter of $17.62 billion, a shortfall of $191.84 million based on analyst estimates. The main culprit was the Cloud & Cognitive Software segment, which had revenues of $5.69 billion, a shortfall of approximately $80 million based on analyst estimates of $5.77 billion. Over 42% of the shortfall of approximately $190 million was attributable to Cloud & Cognitive Software (including IBM's Watson business), the segment where most of the strategic revenue produced by the Company's reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic historically went.
On this news, IBM's stock price fell $12.80 per share, or 9.56%, to close at $121.07 per share on October 21, 2021.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris 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, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm 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.pomerantzlaw.com
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A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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GOING MY WAY?
The Yankees and Astros will meet in a one-game series between AL division leaders at Minute Maid Park — it’s a makeup of a matchup postponed by the lockout.
Both teams were on New York-to-Houston flights after wins Wednesday afternoon in the Big Apple. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered at Yankee Stadium in a 5-3 victory over Oakland; Justin Verlander and the Astros beat the NL East-leading Mets 2-0 at Citi Field.
Houston left fielder Yordan Álvarez and shortstop Jeremy Peña were hurt when they collided while running down a popup. Álvarez left on a cart, sitting up, and Peña walked back to the dugout. Both were walking in the clubhouse postgame and manager Dusty Baker said the team was awaiting medical reports.
Luis Garcia (5-5, 3.68 ERA), who beat the Yankees in his last outing, starts for Houston against Luis Severino (4-2, 3.38 ERA). The clubs split a four-game series in the Bronx last weekend.
It’ll be a quick trip to Texas for the Yankees — they begin a series Friday night in Cleveland. Houston gets to stay home and welcome Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and the Angels over the weekend.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Trea Turner, Freddie Freeman and the NL West-leading Dodgers open their longest homestand of the season, an 11-game stay against San Diego, Colorado and the Cubs.
Joe Musgrove (8-1, 2.12 ERA) starts for the second-place Padres against Mitch White (1-1, 4.25). Musgrove absorbed his only loss this year in his previous start, giving up six runs in six innings to Philadelphia.
Los Angeles is 20-12 at Dodger Stadium. The Padres are 24-15 on the road.
“I know we’re leading (the division) and they’re going to come with some energy as we’ve seen. We’ve got to match it,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “We’ve got to play good baseball. Either way, we still have a lot of baseball to play, but certainly we want to play our best baseball this series.”
SO LONG, FOR A WHILE
Luis Arraez and the Minnesota Twins wrap up a five-game series in Cleveland with the last of eight matchups in a 10-day span between the top two teams in the AL Central. After this one, they won’t see each other again until September.
Chris Archer (2-3, 3.14 ERA) starts for Minnesota against 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber (3-4, 3.07). Archer is 0-7 with a 5.87 ERA in eight career starts against Cleveland.
Minnesota leads the division by two games over Cleveland after the teams split the first four games of the series.
Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning Wednesday night, completing a four-run rally that gave the Guardians a thrilling 7-6 victory. After rounding the bases, Naylor excitedly headbutted 63-year-old Cleveland manager Terry Francona, who was wearing a batting helmet.
“I don’t think you’ll see a game much more difficult on a team than that,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “We’ve got to find a way to finish games out.”
JUNE BLOOM
Star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (bruised left foot) will rejoin the Braves in Philadelphia and could play as Atlanta goes for a three-game sweep.
Acuña has missed the last three games after fouling a ball off his foot in Saturday’s win over the Dodgers. He stayed back in Atlanta for treatment when the Braves traveled to Philadelphia.
The Braves are 21-5 in June, matching the team record for most wins in a calendar month since the club moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966. They’ll try to set a new mark when Ian Anderson (6-4, 4.60 ERA) pitches against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (4-5, 2.98).
CHECK HIM
The Brewers will see how center fielder Jonathan Davis is feeling, a day after he crashed headfirst into the padded wall at Tampa Bay making a tremendous catch.
Davis ran at full speed and jumped back to snag Randy Arozarena’s drive in the second inning Wednesday. He stayed down for several minutes holding his back and exited the game the next inning with lower back and rib cage discomfort.
“Spectacular, scary … those two words,” Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s doing pretty good. He is sore. He’s a good center fielder, so I did think he had a chance, but where the ball ended up and how hard it was hit … for him to get there and put his health and body at risk is brilliant.”
The Brewers open a series at Pittsburgh.
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) between April 27, 2017 and February 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important May 2, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Ericsson securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Ericsson class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3808 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 2, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Ericsson overstated the extent to which it had reformed its business practices to eliminate the use of bribes to secure business in foreign countries; (2) Ericsson had paid bribes to the terrorist group the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria ("ISIS" or the "Islamic State") to gain access to certain transport routes in Iraq; (3) accordingly, Ericsson's revenues derived from its operations in Iraq were, in at least substantial part, derived from unlawful conduct and thus unsustainable; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Ericsson class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3808 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Denison Police arrest man on multiple counts related to attempted indecency with a child
Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 12:48 PM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Denison Police have arrested a man for indecency with a child.
Police said they began an investigation on August 5, 2022 for an assault family violence impeding breath and indecency with a child allegation, and arrested Aaron Colton Ewing on Thursday.
Ewing is charged with:
- assault family violence impeding breath and indecency with a child
- attempted to commit indecency with a child sexual contact
- tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair
- attempt to commit aggravated sexual assault
Police said Ewing was already on parole for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Ewing’s is being held at the Grayson County Jail with a $300,000 bond.
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Former police officer facing several charges in series of on-duty sexual assaults
FRESNO, Calif. (Gray News) - A former police officer in Fresno County is facing federal charges after authorities said he sexually assaulted four women while on active duty.
According to the Department of Justice, a federal grand jury returned a 10-count indictment in charging 38-year-old J. DeShawn Torrence, a former Sanger Police Department officer, with depriving the women of their constitutional rights under the color of law.
According to the indictment, on multiple occasions from August 2017 to June 2021, Torrence engaged in nonconsensual sexual conduct that ranged from directing a victim to remove her clothing without a legitimate law enforcement purpose to forcing his victims to engage in sex acts.
Authorities said four of the charged counts carry a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine. One count carries a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years. The remaining five counts each carry a maximum statutory penalty of one year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
The Justice Department reports the Sanger Police Department no longer employs Torrence, and any sentence given would be determined at the court’s discretion.
Officials said the FBI Sacramento Field Office is investigating the case with assistance from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities urged anyone with further information on this case to contact the FBI at 916-746-7000.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution.
The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration for each fund:
These funds make distributions in accordance with a managed distribution plan that provides for the declaration of monthly distributions to common shareholders of the fund at an annual minimum fixed rate of 7% for the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund, 8% for the Allspring Income Opportunities Fund, and 9% for the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund based on the fund's average monthly net asset value (NAV) per share over the prior 12 months. Under the managed distribution plan, distributions are sourced from income and also may be sourced from paid-in capital and/or capital gains. The fund's distributions in any period may be more or less than the net return earned by the fund on its investments and therefore should not be used as a measure of performance or confused with yield or income. Distributions in excess of fund returns will cause the fund's NAV to decline. Investors should not draw any conclusions about the fund's investment performance from the amount of its distribution or from the terms of its managed distribution plan.
The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund is a closed-end high-yield bond fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. The fund may, as a secondary objective, seek capital appreciation to the extent it is consistent with its investment objective.
The Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund is a closed-end income fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income consistent with limiting its overall exposure to domestic interest rate risk.
The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund is a closed-end equity and high-yield bond fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income and moderate capital growth with an emphasis on providing tax-advantaged dividend income.
For more information on Allspring's closed-end funds, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.
These closed-end funds are no longer available in public offerings and are only offered through broker-dealers on the secondary market. A closed-end fund is not required to buy its shares back from investors upon request. Shares of a fund may trade at either a premium or discount relative to the fund's net asset value, and there can be no assurance that any discount will decrease. The values of, and/or the income generated by, securities held by a fund may decline due to general market conditions or other factors, including those directly involving the issuers of such securities.
Equity securities fluctuate in value in response to factors specific to the issuer of the security. Debt securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk, and high-yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality have a much greater risk of default and their values tend to be more volatile than higher-rated securities with similar maturities. Foreign investments may contain more risk due to the inherent risks associated with changing political climates, foreign market instability, and foreign currency fluctuations. Risks of international investing are magnified in emerging or developing markets. Funds that concentrate their investments in a single industry or sector may face increased risk of price fluctuation over more diversified funds due to adverse developments within that industry or sector. Small- and mid-cap securities may be subject to special risks associated with narrower product lines and limited financial resources compared with their large-cap counterparts. Each fund is leveraged through a revolving credit facility and also may incur leverage by issuing preferred shares in the future.
The use of leverage results in certain risks, including, among others, the likelihood of greater volatility of the net asset value and the market price of common shares. Derivatives involve additional risks, including interest rate risk, credit risk, the risk of improper valuation, and the risk of noncorrelation to the relevant instruments they are designed to hedge or closely track. There are numerous risks associated with transactions in options on securities.
Allspring Global Investments™ is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC). Associated with Allspring is Galliard Capital Management, LLC (an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS firm).
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Full-Service Franchise Development Firm to Launch St. Petersburg-Based Splash and Dash into Franchising Nationwide
CORNELIUS, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REP'M Group - an elite franchise growth enabler, offering a full spectrum of development services under one roof - has announced they have added St. Petersburg-Based Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique to their portfolio of established brands. With a combined 100+ years of business expertise in franchising, REP'M Group's elite in-house service offerings are hyper-focused on growing Splash and Dash.
As the pet industry continues to grow and expand in the United States, REP'M Group has an incredibly devoted team with vast experience to grow the Splash and Dash brand. According to the ASPCA, nearly 23 million American households acquired a pet during the pandemic, which would account for one in every five families. Splash and Dash currently has 14 open locations with plans to have more than 200 under development in the next 36 months with the help and guidance of REP'M.
"Splash and Dash exemplifies what we're looking for in a partner, and we are excited to continue working with their team to develop the brand and accelerate their growth nationwide," said Nick Sheehan from REP'M Group. "Splash and Dash has had incredible success over the past five years with consistent and continued growth during the turmoil of COVID. The brand has continued to grow its revenue and has made tremendous steps toward becoming a nationwide boutique grooming studio. We are excited to be able to partner with such an innovative brand like Splash and Dash and help take them to the forefront of boutique pet care."
Founded in 2009 by former wellness gym franchisee guru Dan Barton, Splash and Dash was created to fill a void in the mom-and-pop pet grooming space of a clean and luxurious oasis for both pets and their owners. Splash and Dash offers a variety of innovative spa services including relaxing spa treatments, an unlimited monthly bath membership, dog grooming, and dog dental hygiene. Services are designed to stack and complement one another making for a unique one-stop dog care facility.
"We are confident that working with REP'M Group will allow the Splash and Dash brand to successfully expand into new territories throughout the United States," said Splash and Dash Founder Dan Barton. "With their services and expert guidance, we hope to soon open more locations with dedicated partners that have the drive and tenacity to revolutionize the dog grooming business."
Splash and Dash has gained notoriety by creating a unique membership program that encourages owners, and their pets, to stop by their location for a free bath between scheduled grooming visits. This not only maintains the cleanliness of the pet but also helps to strengthen the brand's network or information and can help to learn patterns in one's pooch. The brand has also built preoperatory software to help streamline the process. With all employees receiving iPads and TV monitors at every grooming station, the software helps to keep everyone communicative throughout the grooming process while establishing the most effective way to communicate with customers as well as the most efficient workflow.
To learn more about Splash and Dash, visit https://splashanddashfranchise.com/ or email Tim@repmgroup.com for more information.
About REP'M Group
REP'M Group has created integrated solutions for accelerated and sustainable franchise growth since it was founded in 2019. A full-service franchise development firm, REP'M Group works to provide franchisors with all of the strategies and services they need up until they open a location. REP'M Group integrates four verticals to position a brand for confident growth including BRAND'M, BUILD'M, GROW'M, AND SCALE'M to drive maximum value to various franchise clients. With over 75 years of franchise brand experience, REP'M Group has helped emerging brands grow in a sustainable and responsible manner. Visit www.repmgroup.com/ for more information.
About Splash and Dash
Founded in 2009 and franchising since 2015, Splash and Dash is a boutique dog grooming facility with an original membership program that encourages both customers and their pets to visit as many times as they would like between their scheduled grooming every six weeks. The brand has continued to innovate with the development of state-of-the-art technology that allows both customers and employees to track and monitor the progress of their pet's grooming and bathing. The brand currently has 15 locations open with plans to have more than 200 open and operational in the next 36 months. For more information, please visit https://splashanddashfordogs.com/.
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TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- a revolutionary PFP NFT called Throwing Dude Space Camp (TDSC) is coming this Fall. TDSC features next level art, astonishing rarity, and a ground-breaking road map. Click here to join the waitlist. 10,000 NFTs will be available.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NeuroBehavioral Hospitals of the Palm Beaches (NBH) announced it will be opening two locations, North and South, to increase access to mental health care in Palm Beach County. NBH-North opened on April 11 in the space previously occupied by the St. Mary's Institute for Mental Health at 993 45th Street, West Palm Beach, Florida. NBH-North is licensed as a hospital provider of Baker Act emergency treatment services as well as providing outpatient services. NBH-South, a specialized hospital capable of serving voluntary patients who require additional treatment or have medical complexities, will open approximately eight weeks later at the space previously occupied by the Watershed Treatment Center at 4905 Park Ridge Blvd, Boynton Beach, Florida. These new facilities will provide high quality, evidence-based services in best-in-class environments, to individuals experiencing a mental health condition who require inpatient hospitalization.
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The Health Care District's mission is to recognize and bridge gaps of the health care needs within our community, and we see a huge need in our mental health delivery of services." said, Darcy J. Davis, CEO of the Health Care District. "Partnering with NeuroBehavioral Hospitals, who is committed to raising the standards of mental health care that is grounded in evidence based, quality treatment planning will be a much-needed health care provider for our community at a perfect time."
"NeuroBehavioral Hospitals will provide compassionate healthcare to individuals suffering with mental illness," said Beau Lynch, CEO of NeuroBehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches. "Since the closure of the Jerome Golden Center in 2019 and subsequent consolidation of services by other providers, access to care in Palm Beach County has been severely limited. Our NBH North and South locations are the first step at reversing this trend and raising the standard of mental healthcare. Our goal is to improve health and transform lives and NeuroBehavioral Hospitals of the Palm Beaches will change the way mental healthcare is provided in the communities we serve."
"Our NeuroBehavioral care model uses a fully integrated interdisciplinary team approach to provide individualized, comprehensive mental health care to each patient." said Dr. Paul Rashid, Chief Medical Officer. "The interdisciplinary team's goal is to consider the individual complexities of each patient and personalize each treatment plan for the most optimized outcomes."
"We are thrilled to be working with NBH and look forward to collaborating with likeminded providers committed to improving the behavioral health care and improving access to our community." said, Ann M. Berner, CEO at Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network. "In 2019 after the closure of the Jerome Golden Center, and subsequent behavioral health closures, our community has lost 104 inpatient mental healthcare beds which was a blow to our integrated delivery system at a critical time. Now that NBH North and South campuses are coming online, Florida is, for the first time in years, gaining a much-needed addition beds, bringing a total number of NBH mental health inpatient beds in Palm Beach County to 114."
NeuroBehavioral Hospitals is committed to raising the standard of mental health care. With nearly twenty years of experience providing evidence-based, trauma-informed programs in a variety of inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings, NeuroBehavioral Hospitals of the Palm Beaches and its affiliated sites currently provide mental health and substance use disorder treatment to approximately 3,000 patients in ten states. Learn more at www.nbhospitals.com.
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild symptoms’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation’s efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms” and has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug designed to reduce the severity of the disease.
She said Biden “will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this morning, and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence.”
Biden, 79, is fully vaccinated, after getting two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office, a first booster shot in September and an additional dose March 30.
Up to this point, Biden’s ability to avoid the virus seemed to defy the odds, even with the testing procedures in place for those expected to be in close contact with him. Prior waves of the virus swept through Washington’s political class, infecting Vice President Kamala Harris, Cabinet members, White House staffers and lawmakers. Biden has increasingly stepped up his travel schedule and resumed holding large indoor events where not everyone is tested.
Top White House officials in recent months have been matter-of-fact about the likelihood of the president getting COVID, a measure of how engrained the virus has become in society — and of its diminished threat for those who are up to date on their vaccinations and with access to treatments.
When administered within five days of symptoms appearing, Paxlovid, produced by drugmaker Pfizer, has been proven to bring about a 90% reduction in hospitalizations and deaths among patients most likely to get severe disease.
In an April 30 speech to more than 2,600 attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Biden acknowledged the risks of attending large events, but said it was worthwhile to attend.
“I know there are questions about whether we should gather here tonight because of COVID,” he said. “Well, we’re here to show the country that we’re getting through this pandemic.”
Biden is far from the first world leader — and not the first U.S. president — to get the coronavirus, which has infected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron and more than a dozen other leaders and high-ranking officials globally.
When Biden’s predecessor, President Donald Trump, contracted the disease in October 2020, it was a far different time. Vaccines were not available and treatment options were limited and less advanced. After being diagnosed with COVID-19 at the White House, Trump was given an experimental antibody treatment and steroids after his blood oxygen levels fell dangerously low. He was hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for three days
While much of the world has resumed normal rhythms after the early lockdowns to control spikes in cases and deaths, the virus still serves as a disrupter in daily life as people are forced to change plans, isolate and calculate the risks of taking part in various activities.
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XI'AN, China, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi's Hi-MO 5 modules, based on 182mm cells, have now been delivered to clients in 94 countries, with total shipments exceeding 30GW and the company's design philosophy validated by the product's popularity with customers.
Hi-MO 5 modules are not only ideal for utility-scale power plants, but are also widely applicable for the DG market. In depth analysis suggests that Hi-MO 5 is widely considered to represent the optimal product based on size, its compatibility with the industrial chain, its product value and life cycle reliability.
From the very first Hi-MO 5 module to roll off the production line, to successive cumulative shipment milestones of 10GW, 20GW and now 30GW, LONGi has remained fully committed to bringing the most reliable products to market in order to provide high-efficiency solutions for the development of the 'new power system'.
From Hi-MO 1 to Hi-MO 5, from its debut in the module business to becoming a shipment leader, LONGi has remained focused on customer value and technological innovation and continues to be at the vanguard of industry breakthroughs in order to achieve, with its global customers and partners, the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality.
Milestone review of the LONGi Hi-MO 5 module:
- June 29, 2020 - Hi-MO 5 product release.
- August 8, 2020 - module showcased at SNEC Shanghai.
- September 8, 2020 – first Hi-MO 5 module rolls off production line.
- September 15, 2020 - first shipment contract signed.
- April 28, 2021 – recognized with awards at TÜV Rheinland 'All Quality Matters' solar congress.
- July 21, 2021 – recognized with award at Intersolar Europe.
- November 5, 2021 – global shipments exceed 10GW.
- April 27, 2022 – global shipments exceed 20GW.
- July 15, 2022 – global shipments exceed 30GW.
About LONGi
Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world's leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.
Under its mission of 'Utilizing Solar Energy, Building a Green World' and brand philosophy of 'Steadfast and Reliable Technology Leadership', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers, cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has, more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com/en
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Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jeff Gladney dies in crash
DALLAS (AP) — Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, died Monday in a car crash in Dallas. He was 25.
Gladney’s death was confirmed by the Cardinals and his agent.
“We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss,” the team said.
The crash occurred on the service road of Woodall Rodgers Freeway in Dallas, KTVT-TV reported. Another person also died.
The Dallas County sheriff’s department said no one was available on the Memorial Day holiday to talk about the crash.
Gladney played at TCU before becoming a 2020 first-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings. He played in 16 games that year but was released before the 2021 season, when he was charged with assaulting a woman.
Gladney was found not guilty in Dallas County, Texas, in March and was subsequently signed by the Cardinals. He participated in team drills last week.
“We are asking prayers for the family and privacy at this most difficult time,” agent Brian Overstreet said.
The NFL said Gladney’s death was a “tragic loss.”
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Popular Heritage Colors Return for 2023 Model Year, Commemorative Plaques Added, SRT Jailbreak Program Expands and New Vehicle Allocation Plan Announced
- Dodge teases seven 2023 special-edition models, hidden beneath car covers with cryptic graphics, during the first day of Dodge Speed Week at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan
- Six new models share a connection to iconic Dodge vehicles from the past
- Seventh and final 2023 Dodge model will be the last of its kind, to be revealed at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2022
- Heritage exterior colors B5 Blue, Plum Crazy purple and Sublime green return to the fold, as well as modern color Destroyer Grey
- Each 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger vehicle will carry a commemorative "Last Call" underhood plaque
- Popular SRT Jailbreak models expand for 2023 to include 717-horsepower Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat
- All 2023 Charger and Challenger models will be allocated to dealerships at once, helping customers identify vehicles efficiently and easily for purchase
- For complete information on Dodge and the brand's Never Lift plan, which provides a 24-month road map to Dodge's performance future, visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com.
The Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger, in current form, are coming to an end, and the Dodge brand is seizing the opportunity to celebrate in true, over-the-top Dodge style. The Dodge 2023 lineup will pay homage to the muscle car pair with seven special models, the return of a rainbow of heritage colors, an expansion of SRT Jailbreak models, a commemorative "Last Call" underhood plaque for all 2023 Charger and Challenger vehicles and a new, customer-focused vehicle allocation process.
Demon, Hellcat, Redeye, Scat Pack, Shaker, Jailbreak. Iconic Dodge Charger and Challenger models have ushered in a second golden age of the muscle car, continuously elevating the magic number for performance from the 707 horsepower of the original Hellcat to the 840-horsepower Challenger SRT Demon. Since the modern-day Charger was launched in 2005, the Brampton (Ontario, Canada) Assembly Plant has built 3 million Dodge vehicles, representing a billion horsepower.
Charger and Challenger are departing on top — Challenger closed 2021 as the No. 1 muscle car in the U.S. — with enthusiast demand that will only gain momentum as the brand teases the rollout of the 2023 vehicle lineup.
"We are celebrating the end of an era — and the start of a bright new electrified future — by staying true to our brand," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. "At Dodge, we never lift, and the brand will mark the last of our iconic Charger and Challenger nameplates in their current form in the same way that got us here, with a passion both for our products and our enthusiasts that drives us to create as much uniqueness in the muscle car community and marketplace as possible."
New Models Embrace Dodge Heritage
Dodge will pay tribute to the long and legendary history of the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger by introducing seven heritage-influenced models for the 2023 model year. The models were teased and displayed under full vehicle covers at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, during the first day of the three-day Dodge Speed Week event, which featured announcements and reveals of current Dodge products.
Each model will share a connection to an iconic Dodge model from the past, reaching back to the dawn of the muscle-car era in the 1960s and 1970s. Graphics featured on each vehicle cover offer hints to the secret identities of the models displayed at M1 Concourse.
Details and specific information on six of the vehicles will be released later this year. The new models will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis at top-selling Dodge dealerships, with a list of dealerships to be shared on DodgeGarage.com.
The seventh and final 2023 Dodge model will be the very last of its kind and will be revealed at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2022.
Heritage Colors, Commemorative Plaques and Jailbreaks
Dodge brand will also celebrate its 2023 model lineup by bringing back three beloved heritage exterior colors: B5 Blue, Plum Crazy purple and Sublime green. One popular modern color, Destroyer Grey, also returns to the fold. Charger and Challenger will each offer 14 total 2023 exterior color options. 2023 Charger and Challenger R/T models will also feature new "345" fender badging, a callout to the 345-cubic-inch HEMI® engine under the hood.
All 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger models will also carry a special commemorative "Last Call" underhood plaque, making every 2023 Charger and Challenger a true collector's vehicle. The brushed aluminum underhood "Last Call" plaque features the vehicle name and a vehicle silhouette, as well as "Designed in Auburn Hills" and "Assembled in Brampton" to proclaim each vehicle's origin.
The brand is also expanding the reach of its popular SRT Jailbreak models, which were introduced earlier this year for the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, unlocking color combination ordering restrictions and exclusive content. For 2023 model year, Jailbreak models will also be available for the 717-horsepower Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat, providing even more owners the option of building their own one-of-a-kind muscle car.
Making the "Last Call"
Dodge is taking a new approach to getting the Charger and Challenger in the hands of its enthusiasts. The entire 2023 Charger and Challenger model-year run will be allocated to dealerships all at once, helping customers identify and secure their dream cars more easily.
Dodge will provide customers a guide for locating their desired Charger or Challenger at DodgeGarage.com, which will include information on all 2023 Charger and Challenger inventory at each Dodge dealership.
Ordering and pricing information for the 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.
Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT versions of every model across the lineup. For the 2022 model year, Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, and the Dodge Durango SRT 392, America's fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV. Combined, these three muscle cars make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.
In 2020, Dodge was named the "#1 Brand in Initial Quality," making it the first domestic brand ever to rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). In 2021, the Dodge brand ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power APEAL Study (mass market), making it the only domestic brand ever to do so two years in a row.
Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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IRVINE, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the ever-rising popularity of cryptocurrencies in today's world, it is expected that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would implement new rules to keep up with the proliferation of virtual currencies. Operation Hidden Treasure is a recent effort by the IRS to crack down on taxpayers who are not fulfilling their tax compliance obligations when it comes to cryptocurrency reporting.
If you are concerned about possible criminal charges in relation to your non reporting of cryptocurrency income, call The Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing. Our tax professionals can provide information about the measures the IRS is taking with Operation Hidden Treasure and how to get back into compliance without facing criminal tax prosecution.
As is implied by the name of the initiative, Operation Hidden Treasure targets taxpayers who attempt to hide their cryptocurrency income from the IRS. Operation Hidden Treasure was announced by Damon Rowe, the Director of the Office of Fraud at the IRS, at a meeting at the Federal Bar Association that took place on March 5th, 2021.
According to Damon Rowe, Operation Hidden Treasure is an effort that targets cryptocurrency holders who omit this form of income on their tax return. The IRS put together a task force that is trained in the tracking of various types of crypto income and has also tied together the civil and criminal branches of the IRS for Crypto Tax Fraud Enforcement.
The IRS hopes to tackle methods of crypto tax evasion that may be used to hide crypto coins, such as structuring. Structuring is when a person will perform frequent financial transactions at less than $10,000 to evade certain cash tax reporting requirements. For example, making multiple transactions of $9,999 or splitting the payments evenly across dozens of transactions may evade cash reporting rules.
The use of Shell Corporations to hide cryptocurrency gains is another prong of Operation Hidden Treasure's investigations. In many cases, a shell corporation could be used to attempt to hide the identity of the owner of a company. This would make it easier for the company to engage in money laundering or other similar crimes as there is no person to hold responsible for the crime.
The use of Crypto Blockchain Cloaking Technology is also being investigated by the IRS. Some cryptocurrency exchanges enable a taxpayer to trade for items or other crypto coins anonymously. The IRS expects its investigation will yield additional options on how to track down taxpayers utilizing anonymous transactions to evade reporting cryptocurrency taxable income.
For advice on how to get back into compliance with reporting multiple years of unreported cryptocurrency income without facing criminal prosecution, talk to our dually licensed California Crypto Tax Attorneys and CPAs.
The general message that the IRS wants to convey to taxpayers with Operation Hidden Treasure is that, if necessary, they will find a way to detect your unreported cryptocurrency income and prosecute you for failure to report your crypto coins. Whether the unreported income was intentional, or a mistake is difficult to prove and the larger the amount of unreported income the less likely the IRS will be to believe your noncompliance was non willful or unintentional.
The IRS has a program called a voluntary disclosure that comes with a nearly guaranteed pass on criminal tax prosecution if the terms of the program are strictly complied with by the taxpayer.
Note: As long as a taxpayer that has willfully committed tax crimes (potentially including non-reported income on Cryptocurrency coupled with affirmative evasion of U.S. income tax on offshore income) self-reports the tax fraud (including a pattern of non-filed returns) through a domestic or offshore voluntary disclosure before the IRS has started an audit or criminal tax investigation / prosecution, the taxpayer can ordinarily be successfully brought back into tax compliance and receive a nearly guaranteed pass on criminal tax prosecution and simultaneously often receive a break on the civil penalties that would otherwise apply.
It is imperative that you hire an experienced and reputable criminal tax defense attorney to take you through the voluntary disclosure process. Only an Attorney has the Attorney Client Privilege and Work Product Privileges that will prevent the very professional that you hire from being potentially being forced to become a witness against you, especially where they prepared the returns that need to be amended, in a subsequent criminal tax audit, investigation or prosecution.
Moreover, only an Attorney can enter you into a voluntary disclosure without engaging in the unauthorized practice of law (a crime in itself). Only an Attorney trained in Criminal Tax Defense fully understands the risks and rewards involved in voluntary disclosures and how to protect you if you do not qualify for a voluntary disclosure.
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If you are concerned about reporting cryptocurrency to the IRS, consider the following tips that could help your situation.
Many taxpayers have the false belief that a business relationship with an accountant is privileged. Information about financial crimes reported to an accountant is not confidential because there is no accountant-client privilege. This means that an accountant could be forced to provide the government with evidence of your tax evasion. In some circumstances, the government may even coerce an accountant to testify against you in a criminal case. They also have a conflict of interest with you where they may be tempted to throw you under the bus to protect their own reputation.
Instead of hiring an accountant to fix your crypto noncompliance, you would be wise to work with a dually licensed California Tax Attorney and CPA like those at the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing. Only a law firm can offer you attorney-client privilege when it comes to relaying incriminating information about possible willful crypto coin tax reporting violations. As a result, you will be able to speak freely about all the cryptocurrency issues you are facing without worry that information will be leaked to the IRS or used against you in a court of law.
If you own cryptocurrency and you have received a message from the IRS about your cryptocurrency holdings, ignoring this message is the last action that you want to take. Avoiding interaction with the IRS could lead to a tax audit or other serious consequences. However, do not communicate with the IRS without consulting qualified legal counsel with a dually licensed Cryptocurrency Tax Attorney and CPA.
After receiving any type of communication from the IRS regarding your tax situation, you would be wise to bring this information to your legal team. The Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing could help you develop a legal strategy to deal with unreported cryptocurrency income. Let us help you get ahead of stiff civil and criminal penalties that is being pursued by the IRS through Operation Hidden Treasure. Again, we can effectively remove the risk of criminal tax prosecution provided you are willing to knock on the IRS's door before they come a knocking on yours.
If you are engaged in the investing or trading of cryptocurrency, and you want to know the details of Operation Hidden Treasure, contact our tax professionals today. The Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing has worked on an extensive variety of cryptocurrency tax issues that commonly affect taxpayers. To make an appointment for a consultation, contact us at (800) 681-1295 or schedule ONLINE here.
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Company identified by NCQA as an industry trailblazer to accelerate the move to digital quality
BOSTON , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1upHealth, a market leader with healthcare's most complete FHIR® data platform, announced today that it is one of six healthcare organizations selected by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to participate in its inaugural Digital Quality Solutions pilot. The companies represent health plans, delivery systems and health information technology firms. Pilot organizations will give feedback on the usefulness, feasibility and value of NCQA's software offering including its implications for HEDIS measure reporting and its value-added contribution to advance quality improvement and care management efforts.
The pilot will last approximately six months and will involve numerous workshops and working feedback sessions with the participating organizations.1upHealth Chief Strategy Officer and former National Coordinator for Health IT, Don Rucker, M.D., MBA, M.S., will act as the executive sponsor to lead the company's efforts with NCQA.
"We are honored to be selected as a pilot partner to advance healthcare's move towards digital quality measures that can improve outcomes in real time," said Dr. Rucker. "It starts with a modern, scalable cloud environment that can handle vast amounts of disparate data, clean it up, and make it usable."
The 1upHealth FHIR® data platform is purpose-built to deliver broad-scale interoperability and analytical capability across a patient-mediated network of 10,000+ clinical and payer endpoints using frictionless APIs. The 1up Platform is the easiest way to receive data from disparate sources, convert into a common FHIR® format, and send the data to partners and customers. Our native applications in a scalable cloud platform give healthcare organizations the ability to manage intake and to govern the use of data with granular access controls and field-level security. This modern infrastructure serves as a foundation for customers to gain meaningful answers from their data using familiar analytical tools such as SQL, and "bring your own analytics" to deploy "containerized analytics."
"We are excited to work with NCQA as a digital quality trailblazer," said Joe Gagnon, CEO of 1upHealth. "Our company was built with the purpose of providing a modern architecture to replace one that is largely paper-based or uses flat files. We are looking forward to helping NCQA with its mission of making HEDIS and quality measurements more relevant, actionable and closer to the point of care."
For more information about NCQA's digital quality efforts, visit: https://www.ncqa.org/digital/
About 1upHealth
1upHealth offers healthcare's most complete FHIR® data platform that makes it easy for organizations to connect, control and compute data in a common format. Health plans, providers, biopharma and digital health companies use 1up's APIs and native integrations with EMRs to combine claims and clinical data on 1up's scalable infrastructure where customers to manage access to and send data out to partners, or interact with that data by applying analytics to gain meaningful answers for more informed decision making. Founded in 2017, the company's trusted interoperability network allows patient-mediated connections to more than 10,000+ clinical and payer endpoints. Gartner designated 1upHealth a "Cool Vendor in Healthcare Interoperability" for its FHIR® platform.
About NCQA
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA Accredits and Certifies a wide range of healthcare organizations. It also Recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance. NCQA's Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) is the most widely used performance measurement tool in health care. NCQA's website (ncqa.org) contains information to help consumers, employers and others make informed health care choices. NCQA can also be found at Twitter @ncqa, on Facebook at facebook.com/NCQA.org/ and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ncqa.
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Philadelphia's Jesuit University Adds In-Demand, Accredited Health and Sciences Programs to Established Business and Education Offerings
PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by an intentional growth strategy, today Saint Joseph's University completed a historic merger with the University of the Sciences, acquiring dozens of academic programs in health and science, expanding the University's footprint in University City with state-of-the-art facilities, growing its endowment to half a billion dollars, and combining two alumni networks of nearly 100,000.
"I'm proud that Saint Joseph's is taking this bold step to provide access to in-demand health professions programs and to strengthen our University for generations to come," said Mark C. Reed, EdD, president. "These excellent and well-established programs in disciplines like physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy and physician's assistant allow us to meet market demand and position us for future growth in research, innovation and intellectual property development."
With the acquisition of additional academic programs, Saint Joseph's now offers hundreds of programs to undergraduate, graduate and adult learners, from doctoral programs to stackable credentials.
"Through this combination, Saint Joseph's will now be able to offer students more academic offerings than ever before," said Cheryl M. McConnell, PhD, provost. "In just one year of integration planning, our academic leadership and faculty have been able to define an academic structure with two new schools, as well as the historic Philadelphia College of Pharmacy."
At the core of a Saint Joseph's education is the College of Arts and Sciences. As home to the University's general education program, the College of Arts and Sciences empowers students to develop critical thinking, creativity, clear communication skills and ethical reasoning, regardless of their major. This is the heart of the Jesuit, Catholic educational model. In addition to this strong foundation in the liberal arts, the College offers specialized programs in the arts and social and natural sciences, leading to careers in law, medicine, computer science and more. James Carter, PhD, professor in the department of history, will serve as dean.
The AACSB-accredited Erivan K. Haub School of Business — with Joseph DiAngelo Jr. '70, EdD, professor in the department of management, continuing as dean — will now offer programs at the intersection of business and pharmaceuticals. These health care-oriented business programs join other noteworthy Saint Joseph's programs including food marketing, family business, real estate, and insurance and risk management.
The new School of Education and Human Development will be led by Dean Joshua Power '05, '16 (EdD), professor of educational leadership. It will be home to Saint Joseph's strong legacy of educator preparation and the renowned Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, and it will provide unique potential for new academic programs, seen most recently with the addition of offerings in mental health and addiction counseling.
The School of Health Professions (SHP) will house the newly acquired, accredited programs in physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy and pharmacy, under the leadership of Sinclair Smith, ScD, professor in the department of health sciences, as dean. The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) will continue building on 200 years of legacy within the SHP, under the leadership of Edward Foote, PharmD, professor in the department of pharmacy practice, dean of PCP and associate dean of SHP.
Saint Joseph's will now enroll approximately 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, making it among the largest institutions in the Philadelphia region and among the top three largest private universities in the region. More than 400 full-time faculty will serve as hands-on scholar-mentors, empowering students to explore more of themselves and the world around them.
The University expands its footprint with both city and suburban locations, totaling 161 acres. Saint Joseph's iconic campus along City Avenue will be referred to as Hawk Hill and its newly acquired property, less than five miles away, will be referred to as the University City campus.
"Adding a second location, Saint Joseph's takes its place in the heart of University City's growing innovation district, offering on-campus state-of-the-art laboratories and brand-new recreation facilities," Dr. Reed explains.
In the summer of 2020, University of the Sciences engaged in a formal process to find a partner for collaboration, including the potential of a merger or acquisition. Saint Joseph's was quickly identified, invited to participate, and ultimately selected due to the highly complementary academic portfolio, geographic proximity and aligned mission. The universities signed a letter of intent to merge in February of 2021, followed by a diligent review of one another's finances and operations. This led to a definitive agreement to merge in June of 2021.
Over the course of the last year, faculty and staff at both institutions have been planning for the combination of systems, organizational structures and finances while remaining focused on providing the best possible experience for students.
"When Saint Joseph's was approached about this potential opportunity, we had long been eying the addition of more health and science programs for our students," said Jim Norris '85, chair of the board of trustees. "But what really made this merger special and successful is that we found a partner that is as focused on the student as we are here at St. Joe's."
In March, the University received notice that Pennsylvania's Middle States Commission on Higher Education would alter the scope of Saint Joseph's accreditation to include University of the Sciences' programs, allowing the deal to be finalized in June as planned.
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BEIJING, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- How can we build a better post-pandemic world? What can we do to boost the steady recovery and sustainable development of the global economy? And how can we seek win-win cooperation?
With the three critical questions atop the agenda, this year's Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference held in the town of Boao, south China's Hainan Province, has drawn worldwide attention.
The Global Security Initiative to promote security for all in the world proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the forum on Thursday has given an Asian perspective on addressing the challenges of the times.
'Sophisticated, integrated apparatus'
Security is a precondition for development, and humanity is living in an "indivisible security community," Xi said in a video speech.
"In this day and age, the international community has evolved so much that it has become a sophisticated and integrated apparatus," he said, adding that acts to remove any single part will cause serious problems to its operation.
Calling on all countries to join hands, he further highlighted the need for cooperation in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting economic recovery, maintaining world peace and addressing global governance challenges.
"It is particularly important for major countries to lead by example in honoring equality, cooperation, good faith and the rule of law, and act in a way befitting their status," he said.
This is Xi's sixth time delivering a keynote speech at the forum, and cooperation and peace are frequently among the key pillars he mentions when expounding on China's propositions to the world.
'Make Asia an anchor'
Measured by purchasing power parity, Asia's share in the world economy in 2021 rose by 0.2 percentage points from 2020 to 47.4 percent, according to the Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress Annual Report 2022.
The report also noted that a number of factors are essential for assessing the economic performance in 2022, including the development of COVID-19, geopolitical tensions after the Russia-Ukraine conflict, monetary policy adjustment in the U.S. and Europe, debt problems in some economies, global supply and political regime changes in some Asian countries.
Against such a background, Xi's proposition at the forum makes more sense — making Asia an anchor for world peace, a powerhouse for global growth and a new pacesetter for international cooperation.
"When Asia fares well, the whole world benefits," he said.
Calling for efforts to foster a more open Asia-wide market, he stressed seizing opportunities, such as the entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the opening to traffic of the China-Laos railway.
The president also highlighted China's role during the process, saying that the fundamentals of the Chinese economy — its strong resilience, enormous potential, vast room for maneuver and long-term sustainability — remain unchanged.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), if they purchased the Company's shares between February 19, 2021 to June 8, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until October 31, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nyse-abt/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
Kuznicki Law PLLC is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a Company lead to artificial inflation of the Company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawkeye Systems, Inc. (OTC-QB: HWKE)
Hawkeye has terminated the LOI with Blue Gold International Limited due to the inability to get to agreement on closing conditions. Corby Marshall, CEO of Hawkeye Systems Inc., stated "We like the underlying value of the gold asset Blue Gold represents, unfortunately we could not reach terms that would be acceptable to our existing shareholders. While we are disappointed in this outcome, we are very actively pursuing other strategic alternatives."
About Hawkeye Systems, Inc.
Hawkeye Systems, Inc. is a technology holding company which has focused on cutting edge technology, pandemic management products and services. The Company has made the decision in the current environment to seek out alternative opportunities while we continue to wind up our existing PPE business.
For more information, please contact:
Corby Marshall, CEO
Number: +1 (800) 531-8799
Email: info@hawkeyesystemsinc.com Website: hawkeyesystemsinc.com
Investor relations: ir@hawkeyesystemsinc.com
About Blue Gold International Limited
Blue Gold International Limited is an owner and operator of long-life gold mines which it is developing into high quality and sustainable producers of gold. Growth, sustainable development, and transparency are at the heart of the company's established business practices for growth and consolidation within Africa.
For more information, please contact:
Abenaa Agyekum, Legal Counsel
Number: +233 302 779041
Website: bluegoldinternational.com
Investor relations: investors@bluegoldinternational.com
Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our growth strategy and product development and any other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition, and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated are: risks related to our growth strategy; risks relating to the results of research and development activities; our ability to obtain, perform under and maintain financing and strategic agreements and relationships; our dependence on third-party suppliers and partners; our ability to attract, integrate, and retain key personnel; the early stage of products under development; our need for substantial additional funds; government regulation; patent and intellectual property matters; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. Important factors that may cause the actual results to differ from those expressed within may include but are not limited to the success or failure of Hawkeye's efforts to successfully market its products and services; Hawkeye's ability to attract and retain quality employees; the effect of changing economic conditions; increased competition; the ability of Hawkeye to obtain adequate debt or equity financing. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
This press release contains valuation information based upon or derived from information generally believed to be reliable based on comparable companies. The information represents our view as of the date hereof and is subject to change and/or withdrawal at any time without notice. The information may be based on (a) data that may no longer be current, (b) estimates that may involve highly subjective assessments and (c) models that may change from time to time and may be different from assumptions and models used by other persons. No representation is made that it is accurate or complete and Hawkeye and Blue Gold accept no liability with regard to the reader's reliance on it.
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SIERRA MADRE, Calif., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wound Care Advantage (WCA), the leading provider of support services for wound care programs, is proud to release the first digital network platform for wound centers, LUVO. Available now, LUVO supports wound centers by offering a suite of digital tools designed to streamline and simplify day to day operations, allowing program leaders to get more done in less time.
WCA was founded 20 years ago with a singular goal: to eliminate amputations caused by non-healing wounds within our lifetime. To that end, WCA is dedicated to building a national network of profitable and effective wound centers that can treat non-healing wounds in their community before amputation is the only option. LUVO makes this possible. The platform modernizes referral management, offers intelligent reporting that lets leaders know where their center stands, and offers a direct line to WCA experts for chart reviews, audit assistance, and general guidance. A full list of tools can be found at www.thewca.com/expertise/technology
"Wounds lead to amputations, amputations lead to death. LUVO was created to break this cycle," says CEO Mike Comer. "LUVO can strengthen any wound center, works with any EMR system a hospital may use, and is the most cost-effective option for wound center operations. It ensures wound programs operate efficiently and effectively while keeping their doors open for the next generation of wound care patients."
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this issue and remember the millions of people living with limb loss. Of the estimated 150,000 lower limb amputations performed in the U.S. each year, approximately 82 percent stem from a diabetic foot ulcer. Patients undergoing these procedures have a three-year mortality risk of 71 percent. By incorporating LUVO into wound centers, they can run more effective and profitable healing programs, without bringing in an outside management company.
"Having LUVO in our centers means more gets done everyday with less frustration. It's become the heart of our program," says Mary Mary Brightwell Tuttle, Program Director at Placentia-Linda Hospital Center for Wound Care. "Our staff and clinicians can focus on patients because LUVO handles so much of our busy work, tracks metrics across our program, and catches errors before we make them."
The LUVO platform powers the WCA Network of independent wound centers across the country, allowing every hospital to take advantage of the cost effective benefits of joining a powerful cohort of wound centers dedicated to eliminating wound related amputations.
"Having subject matter experts available to answer questions, review documentation, or help with reimbursement whenever we need them has proven to be indispensable," Tuttle says.
Discover how you can unlock the full potential of your center with LUVO. Start a conversation today by calling 888-484-3922 or emailing info@thewca.com.
About Wound Care Advantage
Founded in 2002, Wound Care Advantage (WCA) has been a leader in reimagining how wound care programs operate across the United States. To learn more, visit: www.thewca.com/about
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Award Recognizing Top 40 Fastest-Growing Middle-Market Companies in Georgia Follows Recent Honors from Atlanta Business Chronicle and Atlanta Journal-Constitution
ATLANTA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the pioneering operator of Single Player Fantasy (SPF) in North America, was named the 2nd-fastest growing middle-market company in Georgia Tuesday night as part of the Atlanta National Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Fast 40 List.
The companies on this prestigious list are for-profit, headquartered in Georgia, and verified year-end revenues ranging from $15 to $500 million and make up the lower and upper middle-market categories. PrizePicks was honored among notable technology companies such as SalesLoft, FlockSafety, FullStory and Qgenda, all of which have received significant venture capital and private equity support.
"These 40 companies represent almost 11,000 new jobs and over $3.1 billion in revenue growth over the last three years," said Michelle Galvani, chairperson of the Georgia Fast 40 Awards and Executive Managing Director with Wildmor Advisors. "In speaking with many of the CEOs, the supportive business environment and accessibility of capital are contributors to growth."
The ACG Fast 40 list is the latest Georgia-based distinction that PrizePicks has received in recent months. In April, PrizePicks was named the 2nd-fastest growing technology company in Metro Atlanta as part of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Pacesetter awards. In March, PrizePicks was named a Top Workplace of 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Driving this string of laurels has been PrizePicks' unyielding commitment to the greater Atlanta region - Georgia makes up more than 100,000 members of the PrizePicks database. Much of the company's marketing strategy, for example, has been rooted in recent local partnerships with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, MLB's Atlanta Braves and eSports franchise Ghost Gaming. The company recruits heavily at local universities such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and Emory University, and currently employs more than 60 Georgia natives overall.
"The PrizePicks member base extends across the country, but we will always be, first and foremost, a Georgia company," said Wexler, who was named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 Under 40 list in 2021. "As important as it is for us to be the leading sports gaming platform, it's just as critical to be a B2C leader for the Atlanta tech corridor and these awards reflect that commitment."
PrizePicks is the most fun, fast and simple version of daily fantasy sports covering a wide variety of sports leagues from the NFL & NBA to League of Legends & Counter-Strike. Centered around real money over/under predictions, PrizePicks allows sports fans to play against the numbers rather than each other. PrizePicks is currently the closest legal alternative to legal mobile sports betting in the majority of the United States including Top 10 markets like California, Texas, Florida & Georgia. With an existing digital footprint covering more than two-thirds of the U.S. population, PrizePicks is the most accessible type of game for the masses and has proudly paid out over $400 million in winnings over its lifetime. Headquartered in Atlanta, PrizePicks was recently recognized as the 2021 Fantasy Sports Business of the Year Award by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association and as the Fantasy/DFS Operator of the Year by EGR North America. PrizePicks is available in the App Store and Google Play or at prizepicks.com.
ACG's Global Network comprises more than 100,000 middle-market professionals from corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies forming 59 chapters in North America and Europe. Programs in Atlanta include M&A South, The Georgia Fast 40 Honoree Awards and Celebration, Taste of ACG Atlanta, as well as monthly events and an active Women's Forum and Young Professionals group.
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15-year-old girl drives two wounded men to safety through Ukrainian battlefield
(CNN) – A 15-year-old Ukrainian girl drove two wounded men through battlefields to safety, despite being injured and bleeding herself.
Anastasia is a courageous and defiant teenager who is now recovering from her injuries in Lviv after helping the two men.
“They came under fire,” she said.
As her hometown of Popasna was pummeled by Russian artillery, she wanted to help the wounded men get to a hospital.
“The help was urgently needed, so as not to lose a lot of blood,” she said.
So she picked up the car and got behind the wheel.
They made their way across a bridge, desperate to get to a hospital in Bakhmut.
“We have a bridge, and we had mines there in a checkerboard pattern,” Anastasia said. “There was no way to get through. But I somehow made it. And further along there was the corpse of a woman.”
Soon after, a burst of machinegun fire raked the car.
“I was driving the car and then the Russians fired on us,” Anastasia said. “When they started shooting, the car stopped and then I started the car again and drove on.”
She continued to drive, even though she was injured and bleeding. Time for them was running out.
She also said the car stalled because the battery was hit by a bullet.
Ukrainian soldiers then showed up to rescue Anastasia and the two passengers.
They are all now recovering, thanks to the courage of the teen girl.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO), (NYSE AMERICAN: BTG), (NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive Scheme Implementation Agreement ("Agreement") with Oklo Resources Limited (ASX: OKU) ("Oklo") pursuant to which B2Gold has agreed to acquire 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares of Oklo (the "Oklo Shares") in consideration for 0.0206 of a common share of B2Gold (each whole share, a "B2Gold Share") and A$0.0525 in cash for each Oklo Share held ("Scheme Consideration"). The Scheme Consideration represents a purchase price of approximately A$0.1725 for each Oklo Share and values the transaction at approximately A$91.3 million (including up to approximately A$27.4 million cash consideration). The transaction as contemplated by the Agreement (the "Transaction") will be implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement pursuant to Part 5.1 of the Australian Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ("Scheme"). Upon implementation of the Scheme, in addition to the cash consideration, B2Gold expects to issue up to 10,754,284 B2Gold Shares to Oklo shareholders, representing approximately 1% of the B2Gold Shares on an undiluted basis.
The acquisition of Oklo is expected to provide B2Gold with an additional landholding of 1,405 km2 covering highly prospective greenstone belts in Mali, West Africa, including Oklo's flagship Dandoko Project (550 km2). The Oklo properties are located on a subparallel, north-trending structure east of the prolific Senegal-Mali Shear Zone, approximately 25 kilometres from the Fekola Mine and approximately 25 kilometres from the Anaconda area, where B2Gold is currently conducting a 2022 Mali drill program of approximately 225,000 metres of drilling with a budget of US$35.5 million.
In March 2021, Oklo delivered an initial JORC 2012 compliant Measured and Indicated mineral resource estimate of 8.70 million tonnes at 1.88 grams per tonne ("g/t") for 528,000 ounces of gold and an Inferred mineral resource estimate of 2.63 million tonnes at 1.67 g/t for 141,000 ounces of gold. The mineral resources are distributed across the Seko, Koko, Disse and Diabarou deposits, which all remain open and are expected to grow with ongoing exploration drilling both along strike and at depth. Significantly, B2Gold believes that approximately 65% of the resource is contained in soft oxidized material, which would be amenable to processing at B2Gold's Fekola mill.
The Board of Directors of B2Gold has unanimously approved the Transaction, including, without limitation, the Scheme Consideration.
The Board of Directors of Oklo considers the Scheme to be in the best interests of Oklo shareholders and has unanimously recommended the Scheme to Oklo Shareholder and recommends that all Oklo shareholders vote in favour of the proposed Scheme at the Scheme Meeting (as defined below), in both cases in the absence of a superior proposal or the independent expert appointed by Oklo (the "Independent Expert") concluding that the Scheme is not in the best interests of Oklo shareholders. Subject to those same qualifications, each director of Oklo intends to vote (or cause to be voted) all Oklo Shares in which he or she has a Relevant Interest (as defined in the Agreement) in favour of the Scheme, representing approximately 3% of the issued and outstanding Oklo Shares, and any other scheme related matters at the meeting of the shareholders of Oklo (the "Scheme Meeting").
Pursuant to the Agreement, B2Gold has agreed to acquire all the fully paid Oklo Shares by way of the Scheme pursuant to which Oklo shareholders will receive 0.0206 B2Gold Shares and A$0.0525 in cash for each Oklo Share held. In addition, under the terms of the Agreement, Oklo is required to procure that all unvested Oklo options automatically vest, in accordance with their terms upon the Supreme Court of Western Australia (the "Court") approving the Scheme. Oklo optionholders who exercise their Oklo options prior to the Scheme record date will be entitled to participate in the Scheme. Additionally, Oklo has entered into option cancellation deeds with certain Oklo optionholders pursuant to which their unexercised options will be cancelled with effect on implementation of the Scheme.
The Transaction, including without limitation, the Scheme, is subject to approval by the Court, the Oklo shareholders at the Scheme Meeting, together with other customary closing conditions. The Scheme is also conditional on, among other things, approval from the Malian Minister of Mines of the indirect transfer of ownership of certain mineral rights, and approval from the TSX and NYSE American, including in respect of the issuance and listing of new B2Gold Shares issuable pursuant to the Scheme.
A Scheme Booklet setting out the key terms of the Transaction, including the Scheme, the Independent Expert's report and the reasons for the Oklo directors' recommendation will be sent to all Oklo shareholders in due course. The Scheme Meeting to consider the Scheme is expected to be held in August 2022 and the Scheme is expected to be implemented in September 2022, subject to satisfaction of all conditions and receipt of all necessary approvals. The Scheme is conditional, among other things, upon approval by at least 75% of the number of votes cast, and more than 50% of the number of Oklo shareholders present and voting, at the Scheme Meeting.
The Agreement also contains customary deal protection mechanisms, including no shop and no talk provisions, matching and notification rights for B2Gold in the event of a competing proposal and a reimbursement fee payable by Oklo in specified circumstances.
Tom Garagan, Senior Vice President of Exploration at B2Gold, a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the information contained in this news release.
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines and numerous exploration and development projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia, Finland and Uzbekistan. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces in 2022.
On Behalf of B2GOLD CORP.
"Clive T. Johnson"
President & Chief Executive Officer
For more information on B2Gold please visit the Company website at www.b2gold.com or contact:
Randall Chatwin
SVP, Legal and Corporate Communications
604-681-8371
rchatwin@b2gold.com
The Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American LLC neither approve nor disapprove the information contained in this news release.
Production guidance presented in this news release reflect total production at the mines B2Gold operates on a 100% project basis. Please see our Annual Information Form dated March 30, 2022 for a discussion of our ownership interest in the mines B2Gold operates.
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, including: projections; outlook; guidance; forecasts; estimates; statements regarding the Transaction, including, without limitation, the expected shareholding in B2Gold by B2Gold shareholders and former Oklo shareholders upon completion of the Scheme, the timing of the Oklo Shareholders' Meeting, the completion of the Scheme, including receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including from the TSX and NYSE MKT, and the satisfaction of conditions; statements relating to the expected landholding in Mali following acquisition of Oklo and certain mineral resources being amenable to processing at B2Gold's Fekola mill, and other statements regarding future or estimated financial and operational performance, gold production and sales, revenues and cash flows, and capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining) and operating costs, and including, without limitation: total consolidated gold production of between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces in 2022. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.
Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond B2Gold's control, including risks associated with or related to: the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of preventative measures and contingency plans put in place by the Company to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, social distancing, a non-essential travel ban, business continuity plans, and efforts to mitigate supply chain disruptions; escalation of travel restrictions on people or products and reductions in the ability of the Company to transport and refine doré; the volatility of metal prices and B2Gold's common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving production, cost or other estimates; actual production, development plans and costs differing materially from the estimates in B2Gold's feasibility and other studies; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; the ability to replace mineral reserves and identify acquisition opportunities; the unknown liabilities of companies acquired by B2Gold; the ability to successfully integrate new acquisitions; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities, including potential restrictions imposed on B2Gold's operations as a result thereof and the ability to generate sufficient cash flows; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with operations in Mali, Namibia, the Philippine and Colombia and including risks related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally, including in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; the lack of sole decision-making authority related to Filminera Resources Corporation, which owns the Masbate Project; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support for B2Gold's operations, including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting as required by law, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; compliance with anti-corruption laws, and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and B2Gold's reputation; risks affecting Calibre having an impact on the value of the Company's investment in Calibre, and potential dilution of our equity interest in Calibre; as well as other factors identified and as described in more detail under the heading "Risk Factors" in B2Gold's most recent Annual Information Form, B2Gold's current Form 40-F Annual Report and B2Gold's other filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which may be viewed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively (the "Websites"). The list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect B2Gold's forward-looking statements
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the applicable assumptions and factors management considers reasonable as of the date hereof, based on the information available to management at such time. These assumptions and factors include, but are not limited to, assumptions and factors related to B2Gold's ability to carry on current and future operations, including: the duration and effects of COVID-19 on our operations and workforce; development and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations, including any mineral resources or reserves identified thereby; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and assessments; B2Gold's ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the availability and cost of inputs; the price and market for outputs, including gold; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals or permits; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the current and future social, economic and political conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally associated with the mining industry.
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. B2Gold does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities B2Gold will derive therefrom. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
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AUSTIN (Nexstar) — How much power should individual parents have over what their kids learn in the classroom? That’s just a piece of what state lawmakers grappled with Tuesday.
The debate comes amid concerns about book bans and student curriculum. The Texas Freedom Network organized a protest at the Texas State Capitol, while the Public Education Committee got insight on how state oversight could change public schools.
The committee talked about state policies, the instructional material used in classroom and giving parents more of a say in their kids’ education.
“The authority of parents to determine what they’re being taught is actually not an individual parent authority,” Keven Ellis, chair of the Texas State Board of Education, said. “It is what the school board and the school district decide.”
Walking into the heart of the Capitol building on Tuesday morning, there were signs reading: “teach the truth” and “I read because I want to learn.”
Parents, teachers and students were among those protesting their right to access diverse books in school.
“I believe they have no absolute authority to rule over all children in the classroom,” former history teacher Yulissa Chavez said.
Some are worried changes will be proposed that limit students.
“Education censorship has been a hot topic in our state,” Emerald Belmarez with Texas Freedom Network said. “And I think it’s important that these people see that these issues are affecting real community members, real people.
Chavez, advocating for her former students, just wants them to feel accepted at school and beyond.
“They plan on discouraging our students from being who they are,” Chavez said.
Some Texas parents have expressed concerns about certain books that deal with racism, sex, gender and sexuality. According to Ellis, there isn’t a lot of oversight when it comes to these issues.
“If you could, you would solve small problems and big problems at the same time,” Ellis said. “It’s [a] very uncommon practice… for employees at [the] school district to read the instructional materials that they buy for the library before they put the book on shelves.”
Still, those advocating against more restrictions worry how much things could change.
“Even if it’s uncomfortable to learn… it’s still really important to learn,” Austin ISD student Shayna Levys said.
The committee anticipates that ideas discussed Tuesday are expected to be presented at the next legislative session. | https://cw33.com/news/how-much-power-should-parents-have-over-what-kids-learn-in-classroom/ | 2022-07-27T15:22:42Z |
AUSTIN, Texas , June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) surpassed $50 million in home loan and related housing expense payments distributed to over 7,000 Texas households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund (TXHAF), eligible Texans affected by the pandemic can catch up on past-due home loan, property tax, property insurance and homeowner or condo association payments.
"I've had a pretty rough couple of years, and I am grateful to get some help that I desperately needed to stay in my home," Vicki Drake, Angelina County homeowner said. "The Texas Homeowner Assistance application was very straightforward, and I even got a call from an agent who helped me upload the required documents. I've already recommended the program to several people."
Through TXHAF, eligible applicants can receive up to $65,000 in assistance for loans secured for manufactured housing, traditional home mortgages, and contracts for deed or land contract. Of the $65,000, up to $25,000 could be used to pay past due property taxes, homeowners' insurance and homeowner association fees. The total amount of assistance per household cannot exceed $65,000.
To qualify, homeowners must have a household income at or below 100% of the Area Median Income or 100% of the U.S. Median Income, whichever is greater. They also must have experienced a qualified financial hardship such as an increase in expenses or loss of income after January 21, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full eligibility criteria is available at TexasHomeownerAssistance.com.
TXHAF is not only helping thousands of Texas homeowners in need, but also county governments across the state recover delinquent property taxes.
"Several people in our community have lost family members, lost their jobs and have gotten sick, so they have fallen behind on their mortgages and property taxes. This has been an amazing program to help those taxpayers," Maria O. Pasillas, El Paso tax assessor said. "I've heard from many citizens who are pleased with how easy it is to apply and get through on the phone for help with the application. I'm sure there are many more of our citizens out there who need assistance, and I encourage them to apply."
TDHCA still has over $600 million available and waiting for those in need. Homeowners can review the program eligibility criteria and apply online at TexasHomeownerAssistance.com. TDHCA is also contracting with intake centers throughout the state for this program so homeowners can get in-person help with the application process. Intake centers and locations will be announced soon.
"We encourage Texas homeowners in need of assistance to take advantage of this opportunity," explained Bobby Wilkinson, TDHCA's executive director. "We know many Texans were affected financially by the pandemic, and we're doing our utmost to get them back on stable financial ground."
For questions, the call center is staffed Monday- Friday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m and can be reached toll free at 833-651-3874. Help is available in multiple languages.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is committed to expanding fair housing choice and opportunities for Texans through the administration and funding of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, weatherization, and community-based services with the help of for-profits, nonprofits, and local governments. For more information about fair housing, funding opportunities, or services in your area, please visit www.tdhca.state.tx.us or the Learn about Fair Housing in Texas page.
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CAMDEN, Maine, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC) will report financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. A conference call and webcast will be held at 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 hosted by Gregory A. Dufour, President and Chief Executive Officer and Michael R. Archer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
Parties interested in listening to the teleconference should dial into the call or connect to the webcast link 10 – 15 minutes before it begins. Dial-in and webcast information to participate is as follows:
Live Dial-In (Domestic): (844) 200-6205
Live Dial-In (International): (929) 526-1599
Participant access code: 297057
Live Webcast URL: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/363726320
A link to the live webcast will be available on Camden National Corporation's website at CamdenNationalCorporation.com prior to the meeting. The transcript and replay of the conference call will also be made available on Camden National's website following the conference call.
Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ:CAC) is the largest publicly traded bank holding company in Northern New England with $5.5 billion in assets and approximately 620 employees. Camden National Bank, its subsidiary, is a full-service community bank founded in 1875 in Camden, Maine. Dedicated to customers at every stage of their financial journey, the bank offers the latest in digital banking, complemented by personalized service with 58 banking centers, 24/7 live phone support, 66 ATMs, and additional lending offices in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. For the past four years, Camden National Bank was named a Customer Experience (CX) Leader by Coalition Greenwich, a division of CRISIL. In 2021, it received awards in two CX categories: U.S. Retail Banking and U.S. Commercial Small Business Banking. Camden National Bank was included in the 2021 list of Best Places to Work in Maine. Member FDIC.
Comprehensive wealth management, investment and financial planning services are delivered by Camden National Wealth Management. To learn more, visit CamdenNational.com.
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Record Series A Round Will Be Used to Further Develop the AI-based Technology and Expand Business Within the U.S. and Abroad
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanas, the world's first real-time accent translation technology company, today announced a $32 million Series A, the largest Series A round in history for a speech technology company, led by Insight Partners with participation from GV, Assurant Ventures and angel investor Gokul Rajaram. Existing investors Human Capital, General Catalyst, Quiet Capital and DN Capital also participated in the round. Alorica, one of the largest BPOs in the world, has announced a strategic partnership with Sanas to take this groundbreaking technology to their 100,000 employees and 250 enterprise customers across the globe.
Sanas' accent translation technology allows for deeper personal choice when it comes to people's voices, can help increase foreign language fluency and addresses communication challenges between global teams and customers. It allows people to choose the accent they want to use in real time and preserve the speaker's authenticity, an experience that beta users and investors have described as "magical." Now, anyone can sound local on a global scale in different languages and regions – highlighting a breakthrough for multinational enterprises.
"The goal of Sanas has always been to bring people closer together and allow people to have a choice when it comes to their communication style – something that was previously only possible through extensive speech language pathology," said Maxim Serebryakov, CEO of Sanas. "Similar to how social media platforms allow users to control the way they physically appear online, this technology enables anyone to have that same control in a digital setting – but for the way they sound. With this funding, we'll be able to further our mission and build on our AI, which is taking advantage of a cutting-edge space in machine learning untapped until Sanas."
Sharath, Cofounder of Sanas highlights the high individuality of the software – explaining that it can only be used by an individual speaker, thus allowing them to control their voice, and only their voice on their sole command. The local-run software also allows for 800+ communication app capability and enterprise-grade data security. Sanas describes that there are many different reasons why one would want to manipulate their accent – beta users describe everything from fluency in foreign language, higher connection to their roots, bias elimination or simply for fun.
"We are excited to invest in our strategic partnership with Sanas and leverage their powerful linguistic translation capabilities to provide the very best CX outcomes possible in real time, at scale and without barriers, regardless of native accents and dialects," said Andy Lee, Founder and Executive Chairman of Alorica, a trusted global leader in digital customer experience (CX) solutions. "Alorica is constantly developing and investing in cutting-edge technologies that empower our 100,000 employees worldwide to deliver exceptional experiences on behalf of our clients."
One key initiative with the fresh funds is to open an Indian headquarters, bolstering Sanas' global reach and tapping a wealth of developer talent. The office will be led by demand generation and international expansion expert, Ashish Kanoongo. With the majority of the world's call centers and many R&D centers being located in the Asia-Pacific region, the company's innovative accent-translation technology will propel the wider telecom industry into the future, drastically improving how effectively global teams, contact centers, and more interact on a day-to-day basis.
A portion of the round is earmarked for talent acquisition to further R&D efforts and add to the growing team of AI and technology all-stars assembling at the company, which include recent additions Sharath Keshava Narayana as co-founder and COO, Marty (Massih) Sarim as president, Pavan Karnam as vice president of data and analytics and Dr. BalaKrishna Kolluru as vice president of engineering. These executives are among the key hires that have expanded Sanas' team by 300% in Q2 2022 alone.
As part of the round, Ganesh Bell, managing director of Insight Partners will join the board, bringing with him over 25 years of experience building and operating startups, high-growth scaleups and global conglomerates such as General Electric, SAP, PeopleSoft and J.D. Edwards. Also joining the board is industry stalwart and accented founding member Ram Gupta, who has experience working with teams that have created market capitalization of over $15B, including participating in three IPOs and nine acquisitions. Ram has held board positions across many forward-thinking technology companies including Postman Inc., Nexus Venture Partners, ThinkGeek and Neeyamo, and has worked for massive global names such as IBM and WebMD.
"Insight Partners is thrilled to deepen its relationship with Sanas on such cutting-edge and transformative technology," said Bell. "As the company comes out of its stealth phase, I look forward to working with this immensely talented and passionate team to build a product that will, among many things, help eliminate the unfortunate biases and discrimination experienced by those who speak English as a second language, which includes many of Sanas' employees."
Launched in August 2021, Sanas has already captured the attention of the Fortune 500, including welcoming Assurant as one of the company's first enterprise customers.
"Sanas' real-time speech engine has the potential to disrupt and revolutionize communication," said Assurant Chief Strategy and Risk Officer Bob Lonergan. "As a global Fortune 500 company that currently serves 15 of the 50 most valuable global brands and with more than 300 million end customers, Assurant is making significant digital investments to differentiate our customer experience. Part of these investments include strategic funding and support of disrupters within connectivity, digitalization and AI automation. That's why creating a value-added partnership with Sanas is a great fit."
About Sanas
Sanas was established by three Stanford students coming out of the renowned Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab (SAIL) with the aim of increasing individual choice when it comes to the form people speak a native or foreign language powered by real-time accent translation. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., Sanas' members and advisors include some of the top speech machine learning scientists in the world. For more information, visit sanas.ai.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Axsome between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 12, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Labor agency: Amazon union’s meeting complaints have merit
By HALELUYA HADERO
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board has found merit to a complaint that Amazon violated labor law in New York City’s Staten Island by holding mandatory worker meetings to persuade its employees not to unionize. The agency’s determination was shared Friday with an attorney representing the nascent Amazon Labor Union. The labor board had allowed employees to mandate such meetings in the past. But NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo is seeking to get them outlawed. The agency will issue a complaint against Amazon unless the retailer agrees to a settlement. If the company doesn’t settle, the complaint would trigger an administrative court process. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/06/labor-agency-amazon-unions-meeting-complaints-have-merit/ | 2022-05-07T03:04:58Z |
Egan-Jones and ISS Both Conclude that Aviat's Revised Indication of Interest Significantly Undervalues Ceragon and is a Low-Ball Offer
Ceragon Urges Shareholders to Vote "AGAINST" All Proposals on the WHITE Proxy Card
ROSH HA'AIN, Israel, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) (the "Company", "Ceragon", "we", "us", or "our"), issued the following statement with reference to a report issued by Egan-Jones Proxy Services ("Egan-Jones") in connection with the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled to be held on August 23, 2022.
We are pleased that Egan-Jones believes that "voting AGAINST this proposal is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders" and has joined Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS") in recommending that shareholders vote AGAINST all of Aviat's nominees.
In reaching this conclusion, Egan-Jones cited the following factors regarding Aviat's inadequate indication of interest1:
- "We strongly believe that Aviat's revised indication of interest still significantly undervalues [Ceragon] and is a low ball offer, given that its implied multiples are below precedent transaction and public company trading multiples, and is well [below] research analyst price target[s]"
- "….given the current market environment, we are also doubtful [of] Aviat's ability to obtain committed financing as it failed to provide evidence of securing such"
Moreover, Egan-Jones' report highlighted that Ceragon's Board is far superior to Aviat's hand-picked nominees to protect the interests of Ceragon's shareholders, saying:
- "Contrary to Aviat's nominees, we believe that Ceragon's incumbent Board continues to possess the best in class qualifications and expertise in the telecom industry, public board experience, and M&A transactions for value creation"
Egan-Jones concludes that: "After evaluating the provisions and tenets of [Aviat's] proposal, we determined that the proposed resolution is NOT in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. We recommend a vote AGAINST this Proposal."
Two out of the three proxy advisory firms raised significant concerns regarding Aviat's low-ball, highly conditional indication of interest and recommended that shareholders vote AGAINST all of Aviat's nominees. With respect to Glass Lewis' report, we respectfully disagree with their conclusions, which we believe did not properly take into account (i) the low-ball value of Aviat's indication as determined by multiple proxy advisors, research analyst price targets, and many of our top shareholders, (ii) the lack of financing certainty in Aviat's indication, (iii) our record of engagement with Aviat, (iv) and the lack of telecom and appropriate board experience among Aviat's hand-picked nominees.
The Ceragon Board and leadership team are focused on doing what is right for Ceragon, our shareholders and our customers. As we have said, our Board has been open to exploring a potential combination with Aviat that delivers full, fair, and certain value to Ceragon shareholders. However, we will not enter into a sale transaction at an inadequate price or with a high degree of uncertainty. As ISS puts it, "It is in shareholders' best interests to encourage a hostile acquirer to submit an offer that is subject to as little conditionality as possible and is at an initial value sufficient to "earn" a seat at the negotiating table."
Ceragon urges shareholders to vote "AGAINST" all proposals on the WHITE proxy card to prevent Aviat's attempt to take control of the Ceragon Board.
Ceragon reminds shareholders that every vote is important. Shareholders are urged to discard any GOLD proxy materials and only to vote AGAINST all proposals using the WHITE proxy card.
If you have any questions or require any assistance with voting your shares, please contact the Company's proxy solicitor, Morrow Sodali LLC at 800-662-5200 (toll-free in North America) or +1 203-658-9400 or email at CRNT@info.morrowsodali.com.
Evercore is serving as financial advisor and Shibolet & Co. and Latham & Watkins LLP are serving as legal advisors to Ceragon.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the global innovator and leading solutions provider of 5G wireless transport. We help operators and other service providers worldwide increase operational efficiency and enhance end customers' quality of experience with innovative wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions. Our customers include service providers, public safety organizations, government agencies and utility companies, which use our solutions to deliver 5G & 4G broadband wireless connectivity, mission-critical multimedia services, stabilized communications, and other applications at high reliability and speed.
Ceragon's unique multicore technology and disaggregated approach to wireless transport provides highly reliable, fast to deploy, high-capacity wireless transport for 5G and 4G networks with minimal use of spectrum, power, real estate, and labor resources. It enables increased productivity, as well as simple and quick network modernization, positioning Ceragon as a leading solutions provider for the 5G era. We deliver a complete portfolio of turnkey end-to-end AI-based managed and professional services that ensure efficient network rollout and optimization to achieve the highest value for our customers. Our solutions are deployed by more than 400 service providers, as well as more than 800 private network owners, in more than 150 countries. For more information please visit: www.ceragon.com
Ceragon Networks® and FibeAir® are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd. in the United States and other countries. CERAGON ® is a trademark of Ceragon Networks Ltd., registered in various countries. Other names mentioned are owned by their respective holders.
This document contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of Ceragon's management about Ceragon's business, financial condition, results of operations, micro and macro market trends and other issues addressed or reflected therein. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: projections of demand, revenues, net income, gross margin, capital expenditures and liquidity, competitive pressures, order timing, supply chain and shipping, components availability, growth prospects, product development, financial resources, cost savings and other financial and market matters. You may identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "targets", "expects", "intends", "potential" or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
Although we believe that the projections reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations therefrom will not be material. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause Ceragon's future results or performance to differ materially from those anticipated, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, any ongoing actions taken and future actions that may be taken by Aviat Networks Inc. or other stockholders or others; the continuing impact of the components shortage due to the global shortage in semiconductors, chipsets, components and other commodities, on our supply chain, manufacturing capacity and ability to timely deliver our products, which have caused, and could continue to cause delays in deliveries of our products and in the deployment of projects by our customers, risk of penalties and orders cancellation created thereby, as well as profit erosion due to constant price increase, payment of expedite fees and costs of inventory pre-ordering and procurement acceleration of such inventory, and the risk of becoming a deadstock if not consumed; the continued effect of the global increase in shipping costs and decrease in shipping slots availability on us, our supply chain and customers, which have resulted, and may continue to result in, price erosion, late deliveries and the risk of penalties and orders cancellation due to late deliveries; the impact of the transition to 5G technologies on our revenues if such transition is developed differently than we anticipated; the risks relating to the concentration of a major portion of our business on large mobile operators around the world from which we derive a significant portion of our ordering, that due to their relative effect on the overall ordering coupled with inconsistent ordering pattern and volume of business directed to us, creates high volatility with respect to our financial results and results of operations; the effect of the competition from other wireless transport equipment providers and from other communication solutions that compete with our high-capacity point-to-point wireless products; the continued effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and markets and on us and on the markets in which we operate and our and our customers, providers, business partners and contractors business and operations; the risks relating to increased breaches of network or information technology security along with increase in cyber-attack activities, growing cyber-crime threats, and changes in privacy and data protection laws, that could have an adverse effect on our business; risks associated with any failure to meet our product development timetable, including delay in the commercialization of our new chipset; imposition of additional sanctions and global trade limitations in connection with Russia's invasion to Ukraine, the effects of general economic conditions and trends on the global and local markets in which we operate and such other risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our results, as further detailed in Ceragon's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in Ceragon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Such forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our results, represent our views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. Such forward-looking statements do not purport to be predictions of future events or results and there can be no assurance that it will prove to be accurate. Ceragon may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future but the company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so except as may be required by law.
Ceragon's public filings are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may also be obtained from Ceragon's website at www.ceragon.com.
Ceragon has filed a definitive proxy statement and WHITE proxy card with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with its solicitation of proxies for the 2022 Extraordinary General Meeting of Ceragon Shareholders (the "2022 Extraordinary General Meeting"). CERAGON SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders may obtain the proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other documents as and when filed by Ceragon with the SEC without charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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Ceragon Networks
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Staff Remains, Industry Vet Kylee Ervin to Continue on Board of Directors, Involved in Builds
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dreamliner Luxury Coaches announced it has more than doubled its fleet with the acquisition of Diamond Coach Leasing from longtime owner and entrepreneur, Kylee Ervin. This move also establishes Dreamliner's new corporate headquarters and facility in Nashville, TN.
Boasting a combined fleet of almost 75 coaches and a new east coast operation in addition to its west coast facility, Dreamliner marks another milestone toward becoming the go-to, national transportation provider for A-list entertainers seeking the comfort of luxury travel and attention to detail accommodations when faced with a busy touring schedule.
Dreamliner provides luxury coach transportation to rock, pop, hip-hop and now country musicians throughout the country. Clients include Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Jonas Brothers, Drake, Halsey, Rod Stewart, Pearl Jam, Doja Cat and many more.
"It's a big deal for us just having an East Coast location," says Jeremy Maul, CEO of Dreamliner of the purchase providing Dreamliner nationwide coast-to-coast coverage. "Expanding our footprint, as well as our fleet, was something we have been considering for over a year, and Kylee Ervin and her Diamond team have been a staple in the music scene for 20 years. It's the perfect expansion for our brand."
"We've worked really hard to become a trusted partner for touring artists and entertainers, so it goes without saying that this decision was one we weighed heavily," adds Ervin, Founder and Owner of Diamond Coach. "We're proud to see what we've built will continue to expand with Dreamliner at the helm."
Dreamliner continues to reimagine the art of luxury travel through its tour bus builds, creating an elevated experience with each unit, on average costing up to $1.0 million per build. "Not as big as some competitors, we offer a boutique experience," Maul adds. "We pride ourselves on quality and attention to detail. That's the Dreamliner difference"
This acquisition marks Caprice's second transaction with the Dreamliner team since the partnership began in October 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Caprice has invested over $50.0 million since partnering with Dreamliner.
"During the start of the pandemic, the outlook was far more uncertain, as the coach industry was suffering from excess capacity, low utilization rates, and a lack of access to capital. Caprice prides itself on its true partnership with founders and entrepreneurs through thick and thin. Today's achievement is a testament to the mutual respect and trust between Caprice and its valued customers and now the Company is at full capacity with high utilization rates and is well capitalized and positioned to take advantage of industry tailwinds during its next phase of growth." Rich Thomson, Managing Partner at Caprice Capital Partners shares in closing.
Dreamliner's east coast operations will be in Nashville, TN with its west coast operations in Fontana, CA. Ervin will remain involved in bus builds and will be serving on Dreamliner's Board of Directors.
Caprice Capital Partners a Los Angeles based, relationship-driven private investment firm focused on providing tailored debt and non-control equity solutions to entrepreneurial, founder and family run companies in the lower middle market.
Caprice partners with founder-owners as well as independent sponsors and search funds to support buyout, growth, and recapitalization initiatives and typically is the sole lender providing a capital solution between $5.0 million - $100.0 million to companies with at least $2.0 million of EBITDA.
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Jessica Cline at (310) 893-5070 or jcline@capricecapital.com
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove “offensive content” on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show people who are gay and lesbian.
A joint statement issued on behalf of a committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council made the request, saying the unspecified programs “contradict Islamic and societal values and principles.”
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates each published the statement via their respective governments as well. They, along with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, make up the six-nation council.
While the statement didn’t elaborate, Saudi state television also aired video of an interview it conducted with a woman identified as a “behavioral consultant” who described Netflix as being an “official sponsor of homosexuality.” It aired footage at the same time of a cartoon that had two women embrace, though the footage was blurred out.
Saudi state television also aired a segment suggesting Netflix could be banned in the kingdom over that programming reaching children.
Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
The move comes after countries in the Muslim world in June banned the public showing of Disney’s latest animated film “Lightyear” over a brief moment showing two lesbian characters kissing. After that, the company’s Disney+ streaming service said its “content available should align with local regulatory requirements” in Gulf Arab countries.
Many Muslims consider gays and lesbians to be sinful. In some parts of the Arab world, members of the LGBTQ community have been arrested and sentenced to prison. Some countries even maintain the death penalty.
The move also comes as regional streaming services try to eat into Netflix’s revenue, including the Shahid service operated by the Saudi-owned MBC Group. The Saudi government is believed to hold a controlling stake in MBC Group after a series of arrests in 2017 ordered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over corruption allegations that saw him centralize power in the kingdom.
Netflix has limited content previously in Saudi Arabia.
In 2019, activists blasted the streaming service for pulling an episode of comedian Hasan Minhaj’s “Patriot Act” that criticized Prince Mohammed over the killing and dismemberment of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as well as the kingdom’s involvement in the war in Yemen.
Netflix at the time said the episode was removed from the kingdom as a result of a legal request from authorities and not due to its content.
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Women in Motion will address critical issues including truck parking, diversity
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations announced it is launching Women in Motion, a new program designed to elevate and highlight the contributions of women to the trucking industry, encourage more women to consider a career in trucking, and address important issues within the policy arena that specifically impact women.
"The trucking industry relies on women – whether in the boardroom, as a technician, or behind the wheel – and we believe that by highlighting the many contributions the women already in trucking make, we can demonstrate what a rewarding and lucrative career path it can be for millions of others," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. "The name Women in Motion is an apt description of our industry, and I'm pleased that ATA is recognizing these individuals who are critical to our industry, and looking for solutions to make their jobs even more gratifying and more secure."
"As a woman in this industry, I know firsthand that while trucking can be a tough job – it is a rewarding and important one," said Cari Baylor, President, Baylor Trucking. "I'm glad to see ATA launching this new initiative to celebrate the contributions of the many women in our industry and advocate for issues such as safe truck parking that our industry deserves."
The Women in Motion program will focus on the core issues women face on the road and in the industry. Working with coalition partners, policymakers, and business leaders, Women in Motion will work to provide a more secure work environment for women in the industry, including advocating for issues like safer truck parking, as well as greater diversity in trucking. The program will also provide support and development opportunities for women in the industry, as well as promoting trucking as a career path to women across the country.
The Women in Motion Steering Committee and Speakers Bureau can be found on the website: www.trucking.org/women-in-motion. The site also features research and tools that women can use to promote and educate others about opportunities within the industry. A new role within the ATA will oversee day-to-day management of the program.
Today, nearly eight percent of professional drivers are women, an all-time high – but still lagging behind the national average for workforce participation for women. Similarly, just four percent of all diesel technicians are women – well below the national average. Women in Motion will help the industry reach this untapped and underutilized segment of the population, highlighting the importance of and opportunities in trucking.
"I'm proud to be a professional truck driver, but also proud to be a woman behind the wheel," said Rhonda Hartman, professional truck driver, Old Dominion Freight Line. "This has been a great job—with great pay and benefits—and one that I truly believe more women should consider."
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward.
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(The Hill) – The House committee investigating last year’s attack on the Capitol launched the opening salvo Thursday in its public case against Donald Trump, accusing the former president of masterminding an unprecedented scheme to retain power that was not only illegal, but also led directly to the deadly violence in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
In a prime-time hearing aimed directly at television viewers, the select committee presented never-before seen video testimony from some of the most powerful figures in Trump’s orbit harshly dismissing his claims of a stolen election.
Those video snippets were interspersed with emotional, in-person testimony from a Capitol Police officer gravely injured during the attack; an appearance from a filmmaker with unique insights into the white nationalist groups who stormed into the Capitol to overturn Trump’s defeat; and raw footage of violent clashes between police and rioters outside the building, which left more than 150 officers with injuries.
For all the ground it covered, however, the real purpose of the prime-time hearing was to entice the viewing public by teasing the coming series of more focused hearings — all of them scheduled for this month — which the panel promises will show Trump at the center of a multi-pronged battle to remain in power through illicit actions.
Making that argument most forcefully on Thursday night was Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who was booted from GOP leadership for challenging Trump and has since emerged as the face of opposition to the 45th president for his role in the riot.
“All Americans should keep this fact in mind: On the morning of Jan. 6, President Trump’s intention was to remain President of the United States despite the lawful outcome of the 2020 election and in violation of his Constitutional obligation to relinquish power,” Cheney, the vice chair of the select committee, said in a lengthy opening statement that offered slivers of coming testimony from those close to Trump.
Her featured role in walking through the evidence shows the panel is eager to use the Wyoming lawmaker, one of the panel’s two Republican members, to add bipartisan legitimacy to the investigation and appeal to those who may think there is little left to learn about an attack that occurred more than 17 months ago.
She laid the groundwork for a series of hearings that appear set to pit Trump against his former vice president, Mike Pence, whose refusal to reject state electors on Jan. 6 — as Trump had demanded — made him a top target of the mob that stormed the Capitol that day.
Cheney said testimony from multiple White House staffers showed Trump’s disdain for the vice president, even as aides alerted him of rioters chanting “hang Mike Pence.”
“The President responded with this sentiment: ‘Maybe our supporters have the right idea,’” Cheney recounted. “‘Mike Pence ‘deserves’ it.’”
Cheney also issued a stern warning to those Republicans who continue to defend Trump even as the evidence mounts of his improper efforts to subvert democracy — a group that includes the same House GOP leaders who kicked her out of leadership.
“Tonight, I say this to my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain,” she said.
Much of Thursday’s hearing covered details that were previously known. But sprinkled throughout the proceeding were new revelations uncovered by the committee’s year-long investigation.
It was known, for instance, that multiple members of the GOP caucus had sought presidential pardons for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack. Cheney made news when she said Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) was among them — a claim Perry’s office has already denied.
In another revealing anecdote, Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told investigators that he spoke with Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows on Jan. 6. Meadows, Milley said, had urged him “to kill the narrative that the vice president is making all the decisions” because Trump went silent for much of the day.
“We need to establish the narrative, you know, that the President is still in charge,” Meadows said, according to Milley.
Investigators also aired damning video testimony from members of the extremist group the Proud Boys, affirming that Trump’s advice to white nationalists — “stand back and stand by” — helped spike the group’s recruitment. One said membership “tripled” in the wake of Trump’s remark.
The hearing additionally revealed that multiple people close to Trump, including his daughter Ivanka, were well aware that President Biden had won the election, even as Trump was claiming otherwise.
The seven subsequent hearings planned by the committee are each dedicated to what Cheney described as “a sophisticated seven-part plan” to remain in power.
Each preview for a hearing was accompanied by a vignette of testimony to come, a rapid-fire overview of evidence the panel otherwise plans to lay out over hours-long daytime hearings.
Previewing Monday’s upcoming hearing, in which the panel will make the case Trump knew his claims of widespread election fraud were baseless, the committee showed Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller saying that Trump had been told even before the election “in pretty blunt terms that he was going to lose.”
And it relied on clips from former Attorney General Bill Barr — one of the more recent witnesses to sit with the panel’s investigators — saying on tape that there was ”absolutely zero basis for the allegations” and that Trump’s claims were “complete nonsense.”
“I told him that it was crazy stuff and they were wasting their time on that and that it was doing great, great disservice to the country,” Barr said.
Other planned hearings will go into Trump’s efforts to weaponize the Department of Justice and his efforts to pressure Pence.
“I recall towards the end saying, what you’re proposing is nothing less than the United States Justice Department meddling in the outcome of a Presidential Election,” former acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue told the committee.
The public also heard from Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards, one of the first officers injured in the attack, who gave powerful testimony in describing the Capitol riot as a “war zone.”
“It was something like I’d seen out of the movies. I couldn’t believe my eyes. There were officers on the ground. They were bleeding. They were throwing up. They had, I mean, I saw friends with blood all over their faces. I was slipping in people’s blood. I was catching people as they fell. It was carnage. It was chaos. I can’t, I can’t even describe what I saw. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that as a police officer, as a law enforcement officer, I would find myself in the middle of a battle,” Edwards told lawmakers.
“It was just hours of hand to hand combat.”
Nick Quested, a documentary filmmaker who noted that he was appearing before the panel under subpoena, described his work following members of the extremist group the Proud Boys that day and watching as those who attended the march transformed from “protestors to rioters to insurrectionists.”
The hearing featured never before seen footage captured by Quested showing not just the violence of the riot but also the meeting between the Proud Boys and another far-right group, the Oath Keepers.
The filmmaker met them at 10:30 a.m. that day when they were walking down the Mall heading east toward the Capitol.
“I was confused to a certain extent why we were walking away from the president’s speech,” he said, “because that’s what I felt we were there to cover.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/jan-6-panel-launches-public-case-against-trump/ | 2022-06-10T10:30:49Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for NEXI, PIXY, INAB, RLAY, and RETA.
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LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A top-ranking employment law firm, Davtyan Law Firm (www.d.law) is bringing its passion for helping employees to Chico, California. DLaw opened in 2015 with the main goal of protecting the rights of the working class in the Los Angeles area. The team of DLaw attorneys focuses on helping people with employment issues, such as workplace harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, and wrongful termination. Their dedication and experience are what set them apart from other firms in the area.
Opening an office in Northern California is important to Founder and Managing Attorney Emil Davtyan's ever-growing mission to provide California's workforce with accessible legal services.
DLaw also has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, and Sacramento to protect all Californians from abusive employers.
Since its inception, DLaw's 50-plus lawyers and staff have helped hundreds of thousands of California workers recover nearly $150 million from their employers. To date, the firm has helped pursue over 2,500 cases.
"Now, more than ever, people are seeing increased layoffs and tensions at work that can lead to potential discrimination and wrongful termination," said Emil Davtyan. "DLaw is passionate about helping employees learn more about their rights to prevent improper treatment in the workplace. It can feel very isolating to experience hardships at work, so DLaw's empathetic team will ensure you don't feel alone during the legal process."
DLaw's newest office is located adjacent to Chico's Downtown area at 527 Flume Street.
DLaw Specializes In the Following Fields of Employment Law:
Wage & Hours Claims — California has strict laws regarding lunch breaks, rest breaks, overtime, expense reimbursements, off-the-clock work, minimum wage, etc. These laws change frequently and can be confusing.
Workplace Harassment & Discrimination — Employers are not allowed to discriminate or harass, based on certain protected classes such as race, age, and gender. In addition, California protects more classes including immigration status, sexual orientation and others.
Wrongful Termination — There are several types of wrongful termination including discrimination, contract violations, sexual harassment, and workplace retaliation.
Protected Leave Violations — California employees are entitled to a variety of protected leaves including FMLA (family and medical leave), new parental leaves, military service leave, and more. California's leave laws protect employees from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as a result of requesting or taking protected leave. Employees have a right to take these kinds of leaves, and employers cannot take certain actions just because they exercised that right.
Workplace Retaliation — Workplace retaliation occurs when a business takes negative action against the employee who initially filed a complaint. If an employer punishes or fires an employee for exercising his or her employment rights, it is considered workplace retaliation and it may be illegal.
DLaw is a member of California Lawyers Association, California Employment Lawyers Association, National Employment Lawyers Association. The firm is a 4.5+ star consumer rated firm with A+ Accreditation by BBB with headquarters in Glendale, California. The firm is driven by the mission of "Champion for California's Working Class." To fulfill its mission, DLaw provides free, no-obligation consultation and case evaluation services. If a case is valid, it's taken on contingency meaning that a worker who sues has absolutely zero out-of-pocket costs regardless if they win or lose. And if they win, like a high percentage of DLaw clients, they share a percentage of the recovery funds.
Are you a California employee who is treated unfairly at work? If so, please call 888-TRY-DLAW, visit the www.d.law website or email info@davtyanlaw.com. A representative is standing by 7 days a week to help with your employment law legal needs.
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From Keeping Cooking to a Minimum to Closing Curtains and Blinds During the Heat of the Day and More, These Tips Can Help Homes Stay Cooler During the Dog Days of Summer
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Pysz, co-owner of the HVAC repair company Peace Heating and Air Conditioning, is pleased to share seven easy tips that can help people keep their homes cooler during the summer.
To read the new blog, which is titled "7 Ways to Cool Down a Hot Room," in its entirety, please visit https://peaceheatingandairconditioning.com/2022/08/03/7-ways-to-cool-down-a-hot-room/.
As Pysz noted, the timing for these tips could not be better; summer is in full swing around the country, and homeowners are looking for simple things they can do to cool their house and reduce their reliance on their HVAC.
First, the blog noted, people should consider using their outdoor BBQ for cooking their meals or sticking with cold sandwiches and salads, rather than heating up the oven, stovetop or even microwave.
Also, because clothes dryers are notorious for being one of the most heat-intensive appliances in the home, people should consider line-drying their clothes and linens in the warm summer air.
"This will save you money on your power bill during the hot summer months and prevent your dryer from heating up the house," the blog noted, adding that if people really prefer to use their dryer, they should try to do so after sundown with the home's windows open and fans set up to help circulate the air inside.
Keeping curtains and blinds closed, as well as purchasing heavy-duty blackout drapes, is also an effective way to keep a home cooler when the mercury is rising during the summer months.
About Peace Heating and Air Conditioning:
At Peace Heating And Air Conditioning, they are proud to be the local heating and AC & Heat Service experts, and they have the tools and expertise to install, repair and maintain all the climate control systems people need to breathe easily. Their highly qualified technicians provide only the best service, and they always work with each family's needs and long-term comfort in mind. For more information, please visit https://peaceheatingandairconditioning.com/
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (NASDAQ: NETE) between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Mullen securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Mullen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5459 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Mullen overstates its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstates its deals with business partners, including Qiantu Motors; (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 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. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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(NewsNation) —An American teacher behind bars in Russia has broken her silence.
In a letter from a Russian prison, 46-year-old Sarah Krivanek says “the road has been very hard” since she landed in legal trouble nearly a year ago.
She says her health has gotten worse and she has no medical care.
“I want to come home to you all. And when I get home, I will tell you everything. I can’t do that in a letter,” the letter reads.
She’s currently serving a year and three-month sentence in connection to assault charges from a domestic dispute. Krivanek was arrested last fall after she reportedly scratched her Russian partner’s nose with a knife.
However, her friends believe she is the one who was abused and was defending herself. According to relatives, Krivvanek suffers from a kidney disease that can be deadly if not treated.
“I’m just so worried about her because she’s not able to tell us exactly how severe her health is,” Krivanek’s close friend Anita Martinez said Tuesday night on NewsNation’s “Banfield.” “I was happy that she’s alive because I didn’t even know that. I didn’t know what was happening with her.”
According to Martinez, the prisoners rely heavily on outside sources to provide basic supplies.
“It’s my understanding that they give them a uniform and basic food. That’s it. Everything else they depend on family and friends. But the problem is that with the sanctions that are in place in Russia right now, we’re not able to send anything because they can’t have any currency or anything from outside countries,” Martinez said.
Martinez believes that a human rights organization will visit Krivvanek soon, but she’s worried that if they don’t, her situation could be dire as winter conditions worsen.
“I’m just hoping they (the U.S. embassy) do something to help get her home before it’s too late. I know she just has a few months left on her sentence, but depending on the severity of what she’s dealing with right now, I don’t know if she has a few months left, period,” Martinez said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/us-teacher-behind-bars-in-russia-pens-letter-needing-help/ | 2022-09-14T15:19:19Z |
TUCSON, Ariz., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mister is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the first time this year. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Mister. This year, 82% of employees said it's a great place to work – 25 points higher than the average U.S. company.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's the only official recognition determined by employees' real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Mister Car Wash is one of the best companies to work for in the country."
More than 3,000 Mister Car Wash employees responded to the survey, which asked questions about the work environment, culture, inclusion, growth opportunities, and work relationships.
"Our employees deserve to come to work each day and feel respected and valued. We work hard to prioritize them, and we know that we can only succeed if we continue to invest in our people," said Anna Zappia, Vice President of Human Resources.
Mister prides itself on making people-centered decisions at every turn, with the understanding that the greatest investment a company can make is in its people. Employees are offered comprehensive benefits that include health care, paid time off, parental leave, 401k, and stock ownership opportunities.
According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.
GOOD NEWS – WE'RE HIRING!
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About Mister Car Wash® | Inspiring People to Shine®
Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NYSE: MCW) operates more than 400 car washes nationwide and has the largest car wash subscription program in North America. With over 25 years of car wash experience, the Mister team is focused on operational excellence and delivering a memorable customer experience through elevated hospitality. The Mister brand is anchored in quality, friendliness, and a commitment to the communities we serve as good stewards of the environment and the resources we use. We believe that when you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers. To learn more, visit mistercarwash.com.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Pampa Energía S.A.
Offer to Exchange, Any and All of its Outstanding
7.375% Notes due 2023
(CUSIP Nos. 71647X AA5 and P7873P AE6 ISIN Nos. US71647XAA54 and USP7873PAE62)
Pampa Energía S.A. ("Pampa" or the "Company") hereby announces the commencement of its offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") any and all of the outstanding 7.375% Notes due 2023 (the "Old Notes") for newly issued 9.000% Notes due December 8, 2026 (the "New Notes") and cash consideration, as applicable, each upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offering memorandum (the "Exchange Offer Memorandum"), dated June 16, 2022, the related eligibility letter (the "Eligibility Letter"), and, where applicable, the related Letter of Transmittal, as defined below (together the "Exchange Offer Documents").
Only holders who have returned a duly completed Eligibility Letter certifying that they are (1) "qualified institutional buyers" ("QIBs") as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), (2) holders of Old Notes other than "U.S. persons" (as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act) who are located outside of the United States, who are qualified offerees in other jurisdictions and who are not Argentine Entity Offerees (as defined in the Eligibility Letter) or Non-Cooperating Jurisdiction Offerees (as defined in the Eligibility Letter), (3) "non-U.S. persons" who are Argentine Entity Offerees, (4) "non-U.S. persons" who are Non-Cooperating Jurisdictions Offerees, or (5) "non-U.S. persons" who are Eligible Canadian Holders (as defined in the Eligibility Letter), are authorized to receive the Exchange Offer Memorandum and to participate in the Exchange Offer (such holders, "Eligible Holders"); provided that Argentine Entity Offerees and Non-Cooperating Jurisdiction Offerees may not participate in the Exchange Offer unless they also complete, sign and submit the Letter of Transmittal to the Information and Exchange Agent.
Argentine Entity Offerees and Non-Cooperating Jurisdiction Offerees are subject to certain tax withholdings in respect of interest collected on, and gains or losses resulting from the tendering of the Old Notes. See "Taxation—Certain Argentine Tax Considerations" in the Exchange Offer Memorandum.
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Documents, Eligible Holders who validly tender Old Notes, and whose Old Notes are accepted for exchange by us may choose between two, mutually exclusive, consideration options, detailed in the table below, in the columns under the headings "Option A" and "Option B."
Eligible Holders whose Old Notes are accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer will also receive accrued and unpaid interest in respect of such exchanged Old Notes from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the Settlement Date (as defined below) (such payment, the "Accrued Interest Payment").
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Documents, tenders of Old Notes submitted under Option A at or prior to the Early Participation Date (as defined below) will receive a combination of the Early A Pro-Rata Cash Consideration (as defined below) and the applicable Early A New Notes Consideration (as defined below) (together, the "Early A Consideration"), or solely the Early A Pro-Rata Cash Consideration depending on the amount of Old Notes tendered pursuant to Option A at or prior to the Early Participation Date. Tenders of Old Notes submitted under Option A after the Early Participation Date but at or prior to the Expiration Date (as defined below) will receive U.S.$1,000 principal amount of New Notes per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange (the "Late Exchange Consideration"). For the avoidance of doubt, Eligible Holders submitting tenders after the Early Participation Date will not receive any cash consideration.
The Early A Consideration and the Early B Consideration (as defined below) together are referred to as the "Early Exchange Consideration." The Early Exchange Consideration and the Late Exchange Consideration together are referred to as the "Exchange Consideration."
The Aggregate Early A Cash Consideration is an aggregate amount equivalent to the lesser of (x) 30% of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes that are validly tendered and accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer (such 30% of the aggregate principal amount, the "Total Cash Consideration"), and (y) the principal amount of the Old Notes accepted for exchange under Option A at or prior to the Early Participation Date (the "Aggregate Early A Cash Consideration"). The Early A Pro-Rata Cash Consideration is the Aggregate Early A Cash Consideration, payable on a pro rata basis to Eligible Holders of Old Notes, validly submitting tender orders in exchange for Early A Consideration (the "Early A Pro-Rata Cash Consideration").
The Early A New Notes Consideration for each Eligible Holder whose Old Notes are accepted for exchange under Option A at or prior to the Early Participation Date will be New Notes in a principal amount equal to the difference between US$1,000 and the Early A Pro-Rata Cash Consideration received by each such Eligible Holder (the "Early A New Notes Consideration").
At the Expiration Date, the Early A Pro-Rata Cash Consideration and Early A New Notes Consideration will be determined based on the principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted in the Exchange Offer. Accordingly, the actual amounts of Early A New Notes Consideration and Early A Pro-Rata Cash Consideration comprising the Early A Consideration to be received by each Eligible Holder whose Old Notes are accepted in the Exchange Offer under Option A at or prior to the Early Participation Date (and, in the event that less than all of the Total Cash Consideration is paid out pursuant to Option A, the actual amount of Early B Pro-Rata Cash Consideration (as defined below), if any, to be received by Eligible Holders whose Old Notes are accepted in the Exchange Offer under Option B at or prior to the Early Participation Date), will depend on the actual participation by Eligible Holders in the Exchange Offer and their selection between Option A and Option B.
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Documents, tenders of Old Notes submitted under Option B at or prior to the Early Participation Date will receive U.S.$1,010 principal amount of New Notes per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange. The consideration received by holders of Old Notes under this paragraph is referred to as "Early B Consideration."
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Documents, tenders of Old Notes submitted under Option B after the Early Participation Date but at or prior to the Expiration Date will receive the Late Exchange Consideration, which is U.S.$1,000 principal amount of New Notes per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange. Consideration for Old Notes, either under Option A or Option B, submitted after the Early Participation Date but at or prior to the Expiration Date, is the same.
In the event that less than the Total Cash Consideration is tendered under Option A, the difference between the Total Cash Consideration and the Aggregate Early A Cash Consideration (such difference, the "Aggregate Early B Cash Consideration") will be paid to Eligible Holders whose Old Notes are accepted for exchange under Option B at or prior to the Early Participation Date, pro rata to the principal amount of their Old Notes accepted for exchange under Option B at or prior to the Early Participation Date (the "Early B Pro-Rata Cash Consideration"), and ratably reducing the principal amount of New Notes that comprise the Early B Consideration. Eligible Holders tendering Old Notes under Option B at or prior to the Early Participation Date will only receive cash as part of the Early B Consideration if the Total Cash Consideration is greater than the Aggregate Early A Cash Consideration.
The following table sets forth certain material terms of the Exchange Offer:
The Exchange Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m. (New York City time) on July 20, 2022 (such date and time with respect to the Exchange Offer, as the same may be extended with respect to such Exchange Offer, the "Expiration Date"). In order to be eligible to receive the Early Exchange Consideration, eligible holders of Old Notes must validly tender and not validly withdraw their Old Notes, on or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 6, 2022, unless extended (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the "Early Participation Date"). Eligible Holders of Old Notes who validly tender their Old Notes after the Early Participation Date, but on or prior to the Expiration Date, will be eligible to receive only the Late Exchange Consideration. Old Notes validly tendered may be validly withdrawn at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time on July 6, 2022, unless extended by the Company in its sole discretion (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the "Withdrawal Date"), but not thereafter. Unless the Exchange Offer is extended, the Settlement Date for the Exchange Offer is expected to be on August 8, 2022, in compliance with the approval received from the Argentine Central Bank to access the foreign exchange market starting on August 1, 2022, for purposes of obtaining the U.S. dollars required to pay the Total Cash Consideration.
The consummation of the Exchange Offer is conditioned upon, among other conditions, the valid tender of U.S.$350,000,000 or more of the aggregate principal amount outstanding of Old Notes in the Exchange Offer (the "Minimum Participation Condition"), and other customary conditions, including (1) having obtained all governmental approvals that we, in our reasonable judgment, consider necessary for the completion of the Exchange Offer, and all such approvals shall remain in effect, including the approval we received by the Central Bank to access the foreign exchange market for payment of the Total Cash Consideration, (2) that Pampa will not be obligated to consummate the Exchange Offer upon the occurrence of an event or events or the likely occurrence of an event or events that would or might reasonably be expected to prohibit, restrict or delay the consummation of the Exchange Offer or materially impair the contemplated benefits to Pampa of the Exchange Offer, and (3) in the case of Old Notes tendered by Argentine Entity Offerees and Non-Cooperating Jurisdiction Offerees, such holder's delivery of the Letter of Transmittal. Subject to applicable law and limitations described in the Exchange Offer Memorandum, Pampa may waive any of these conditions in its sole discretion. See "Description of the Exchange Offer—Conditions to the Exchange Offer" in the Exchange Offer Memorandum.
The purpose of the Exchange Offer is to exchange the Old Notes for cash and the New Notes, as applicable, which will extend the maturity of the debt obligations associated with the Old Notes.
D.F. King & Co., Inc. will act as the Information and Exchange Agent for the Exchange Offer. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offer or for additional copies of the Exchange Offer Documents may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (877) 732-3617 (toll free) or (212) 269-5550 (bankers and brokers). You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer are available for Eligible Holders at the following web address: www.dfking.com/pampa
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Santander Investment Securities are acting as the Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers (the "Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers") for the Exchange Offer. BNP Paribas Securities Corp., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as the Joint Dealer Managers (the "Joint Dealer Managers" and, together with the Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers, the "Dealer Managers") for the Exchange Offer. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) S.A.U and Banco Santander Argentina S.A are acting as local placement agents.
Subject to applicable law, the Exchange Offer may be amended in any respect, extended or, upon failure of a condition to be satisfied or waived prior to the Expiration Date or Settlement Date, as the case may be, terminated, at any time and for any reason. Although we have no present plans or arrangements to do so, we reserve the right to amend, at any time, the terms of the Exchange Offer (including, without limitation, the conditions thereto) in accordance with applicable law. We will give Eligible Holders notice of any amendments and will extend the Expiration Date if required by applicable law.
Eligible Holders of Old Notes are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Old Notes as to when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from an Eligible Holder in order for that Eligible Holder to be able to participate in, or withdraw their instruction to participate in, the Exchange Offer before the deadlines specified in the Exchange Offer Documents. The deadlines set by any such intermediary for the submission of instructions will be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified above.
This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States, and none of the New Notes (as defined in the Exchange Offer Memorandum) has been or will be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or any state securities law. They may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. This press release does not constitute an offer of the New Notes for sale, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, in any state or other jurisdiction in which any offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any person considering making an investment decision relating to any securities must inform itself independently based solely on an offering memorandum to be provided to eligible investors in the future in connection with any such securities before taking any such investment decision.
This announcement is directed only to holders of Old Notes who are (A) "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act or (B) (x) outside the United States as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, (y) if located within a Member State of the European Economic Area ("EEA") or in the United Kingdom, "qualified investors" as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation") and (z) if outside the EEA or the UK, are eligible to receive this offer under the laws of its jurisdiction (each an "Eligible Holder"). No offer of any kind is being made to any beneficial owner of Eligible Bonds who does not meet the above criteria or any other beneficial owner located in a jurisdiction where the Exchange Offer Solicitation is not permitted by law.
The distribution of materials relating to the Exchange Offer may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. The Exchange Offer is void in all jurisdictions where it is prohibited. If materials relating to the Exchange Offer come into your possession, you are required by the Company to inform yourself of and to observe all of these restrictions. The materials relating to the Exchange Offer, including this communication, do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation in any place where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. If a jurisdiction requires that the Exchange Offer be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a dealer manager or any affiliate of a dealer manager is a licensed broker or dealer in that jurisdiction, the Exchange Offer shall be deemed to be made by the dealer manager or such affiliate on behalf of the Company in that jurisdiction.
All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on expectations and assumptions on the date of this press release and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, and factors over which the Company has no control. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and does not intend to do so, unless otherwise required by law.
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA"). For these purposes, (a) a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (the "Insurance Distribution Directive"), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation"); and (b) the expression "offer" includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the New Notes to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to subscribe for the New Notes. Consequently, no key information document required by Regulation (EU) 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore otherwise offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the United Kingdom. For these purposes: (a) the expression retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of the following: (i) a retail client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (EUWA); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the "FSMA") and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA and (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA; and (b) the expression an offer includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the Notes to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to subscribe for the New Notes. Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the "UK PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the UK has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the UK may be unlawful under the UK PRIIPs Regulation.
The Information and Exchange Agent for the Exchange Offer Solicitation is:
D.F. King & Co., Inc.
48 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
Banks and Brokers call: (212) 269-5550
Toll free: (877) 732-3617
Confirmation: (212) 232-3233
Email: pampa@dfking.com
Website: www.dfking.com/pampa
By Mail, by Overnight Courier, or by Hand: By Facsimile Transmission:
48 Wall Street (for Eligible Institutions only)
New York, NY 10005 (212) 709-3328
Any question regarding the terms of the Exchange Offer should be directed to the Dealer Managers.
The Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers for the Exchange Offer are:
Citigroup Santander
The Dealer Managers for the Exchange Offer are:
BNP PARIBAS HSBC J.P. Morgan
The Exchange Offer shall be available online at www.dfking.com/pampa until the consummation or termination of the Exchange Offer.
Media Contact:
(212) 269-5550
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New Role for Board of Directors and Leadership Team Member Joe Proctor and Promotion of Michael McKenna to General Manager and Executive VP, Aesthetics
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Laboratories ("Crown") is happy to announce that the company's commitment to Skin Science for Life has led to additional corporate growth, heightening the company's pursuit of superior innovation supported by a world-class Leadership Team. Today, this endeavor is reflected by Joe Proctor and Michael McKenna stepping into new roles that will drive greater Aesthetics' performance and business unit growth.
Joe Proctor will transition from General Manager, Aesthetics into the Head of Innovation and Corporate Development for Crown Aesthetics. Joe is the founder of Crown Aesthetics and SkinPen and is an international award-winning entrepreneur and innovator. He launched Bellus Medical (Crown Aesthetics) in 2012 to help leading physician-directed practices around the world grow their businesses. His keen sense for innovative opportunities that enhance our science-backed aesthetic portfolio has set the stage for new products and assets to be added to our Aesthetics division next year and beyond. Joe will remain on the Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
"I am looking forward to focusing my efforts to help Crown achieve its growth goals over the next several years," said Joe. "I am pleased to see Mike McKenna promoted into a new role within the organization. I am confident he will do a great job and am looking forward to watching the aesthetics division continue to flourish under his leadership."
As a result of Joe's transition, Crown is also happy to announce the promotion of Michael McKenna from Global VP of Aesthetic Sales to General Manager and Executive VP, Aesthetics. Mike will oversee all commercial operations for the Aesthetics division. Mike has been in various sales and leadership roles in dermatology and aesthetics for the past 25 years. He has been an executive sales leader with Crown Aesthetics since 2017, during which time sales have grown 372% and show no signs of slowing down. Mike will hold a seat on the Leadership Team.
"I'm pleased to be taking on this new role in the company," said Mike. "Joe had a vision for this company and that was to lock arms with our accounts, provide best in class service and help them grow their business. We will continue to drive that vision by providing more science-based solutions and support to our loyal customers."
"We are proud of Crown's evolution and for the new opportunities that are arising daily for our employees," said Jeff Bedard, President and CEO of Crown. "Joe is well respected in the industry and brings immediate credibility to the table. Mike is a proven leader and a strategic thinker. He works collaboratively with others to achieve results, bringing people together to reach goals as a team."
About Crown Laboratories, Inc.
Crown, a privately held, fully integrated global skincare company, is committed to developing and providing a diverse portfolio of aesthetic, premium and therapeutic skincare products that improve the quality of life for its consumers throughout their skincare journey. An innovative company focused on skin science for life, Crown's unyielding pursuit of delivering therapeutic excellence and enhanced patient outcomes is why it has become a leader in Dermatology and Aesthetics. Crown has been listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies List for eight years and has expanded its distribution to over 38 countries. For more information, visit www.crownlaboratories.com.
About Crown Aesthetics
Crown Aesthetics, the premier medical aesthetics company, is dedicated to helping leading practices around the world grow their businesses. We do that by delivering dramatic results in rejuvenation and restoration. Our minimally-invasive innovations – SkinPen®, the first FDA-cleared microneedling device; MicroPen EVO™, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) systems ProGen PRP™ Advantage and Eclipse PRP®, VOTESSE™, a hair health system; and the post-microneedling protocol Skinfuse®– act as "gateway" products that drive new and highly satisfied patients into practices. Based in Dallas, Texas, Crown Aesthetics sets industry standards for efficacy, safety, and innovation. As a result, our customers consistently deliver the best aesthetic care in the business. For more information, please visit www.crownaesthetics.com.
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$3.2M settlement reached in police killing of Daunte Wright
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A suburban Minneapolis city has agreed to pay $3.2 million to the family of Daunte Wright, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer who said she confused her gun for her Taser.
The tentative settlement also includes changes in police policies and training involving traffic stops like the one that resulted in Wright’s death, according to a statement Tuesday night from attorneys representing Wright’s family.
Wright was shot once in the chest by Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter, who is white, after the 20-year-old was stopped for expired registration tags in April 2021. The former officer was subsequently convicted of first- and second-degree manslaughter and was sentenced to two years in prison.
Potter is heard on video yelling “Taser” several times just before she fires her pistol.
Wright’s family members “hope and believe the measures of change to policing, policies and training will create important improvements to the community in Daunte’s name,” said co-counsel Antonio M. Romanucci. “Nothing can bring him back, but the family hopes his legacy is a positive one and prevents any other family from enduring the type of grief they will live with for the rest of their lives.”
The shooting happened at a time of high tension in the area, with former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, standing trial just miles away for the killing of George Floyd, who was Black. Floyd’s May 2020 death prompted a reckoning over police brutality and discrimination involving people of color.
The fallout from Wright’s death led the Brooklyn Center City Council to pass a series of reforms, including the use of social workers and other trained professionals to respond to medical, mental health and social-needs calls that don’t require police.
The changes also prohibit police from making arrests for low-level offenses and require the city to use unarmed civilians to handle minor traffic violations.
The settlement is one of the largest involving police conduct Minnesota. Last year, the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay $27 million to Floyd’s family.
Minneapolis previously paid $20 million to the family of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, after she called 911 to report a suspected assault behind her home in July 2017 and was fatally shot by Mohamed Noor, one of the officers who responded to her call. Noor is Somali American and Damond was white.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company") (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game live streaming platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Total net revenues for the second quarter of 2022 were RMB2,275.2 million (US$339.7 million), compared with RMB2,962.4 million for the same period of 2021.
- Net loss attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB19.4 million (US$2.9 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with net income attributable to HUYA Inc. of RMB186.3 million for the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc.[1] was RMB5.9 million (US$0.9 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB250.1 million for the same period of 2021.
- Average mobile MAUs[2] of Huya Live for the second quarter of 2022 increased by 7.7% to 83.6 million from 77.6 million for the same period of 2021.
- Total number of paying users[3] of Huya Live for the second quarter of 2022 was 5.6 million, compared with 5.6 million for the same period of 2021.
"Our steady focus on content enrichment and product upgrades continues to drive value for our users and pave the way for our sustainable, long-term growth. For the second quarter of 2022, Huya Live's mobile MAUs maintained solid momentum, growing 7.7% year-over-year to 83.6 million," said Mr. Rongjie Dong, Chief Executive Officer of Huya. "While the turbulence in the macro and regulatory environment has decelerated our monetization in the short term, we remain confident in the broad-based strength of our solid business foundation that underpins our ability to satisfy our users' core needs. As a leader in the game live streaming market in China, we are constantly iterating our technology and products to provide high-quality, compliant content for our users and amplify our value proposition with our stakeholders across the game industry value chain."
Ms. Ashley Xin Wu, Vice President of Finance of Huya, commented, "Against the backdrop of macro headwinds, our revenues were approximately RMB2.3 billion for the second quarter of 2022, and our gross profit came in at RMB219.1 million as we continued our strategic efforts in ramping up investment in new and relevant content. We believe we are well-positioned to drive continued momentum in our user community expansion. Despite external uncertainties, we remain diligent in improving our operational efficiency and optimizing our business expenses in a nimble way, delivering 17.0% quarter-over-quarter and 21.6% year-over-year deductions in total operating expenses. Going forward, we aim to further strengthen our monetization capabilities, improve our cost and expense structure, and solidify our business fundamentals to achieve sustainable business development over the long term."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total net revenues for the second quarter of 2022 were RMB2,275.2 million (US$339.7 million), compared with RMB2,962.4 million for the same period of 2021.
Live streaming revenues were RMB2,051.9 million (US$306.3 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB2,579.2 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to decreased average spending per paying user on Huya Live, as the recent macro and regulatory environment adversely affected the sentiment of the Company's paying users.
Advertising and other revenues were RMB223.3 million (US$33.3 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB383.2 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to the decrease in content sub-licensing revenues, as well as soft demand for advertising services resulting from the challenging macro environment.
Cost of revenues decreased by 13.6% to RMB2,056.1 million (US$307.0 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB2,381.1 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to decreased revenue sharing fees and content costs, as well as bandwidth costs.
Revenue sharing fees and content costs decreased by 13.3% to RMB1,767.8 million (US$263.9 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB2,039.2 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to the decrease in revenue sharing fees associated with declined live streaming revenues.
Bandwidth costs decreased by 9.9% to RMB154.4 million (US$23.0 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB171.4 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to improved bandwidth cost management and continued technology enhancement efforts.
Gross profit was RMB219.1 million (US$32.7 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB581.3 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to lower revenues. Gross margin was 9.6% for the second quarter of 2022, compared with 19.6% for the same period of 2021.
Research and development expenses decreased by 19.0% to RMB168.4 million (US$25.1 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB207.9 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to the decrease in share-based compensation expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 40.0% to RMB100.3 million (US$15.0 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB167.0 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to decreased marketing and promotion fees as well as personnel-related expenses.
General and administrative expenses increased by 13.5% to RMB81.8 million (US$12.2 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB72.1 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to the increase in professional service fees and personnel-related expenses.
Other income was RMB50.3 million (US$7.5 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB47.6 million for the same period of 2021.
Operating loss was RMB81.1 million (US$12.1 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with operating income of RMB181.9 million for the same period of 2021.
Interest and short-term investments income were RMB65.6 million (US$9.8 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB57.7 million for the same period of 2021.
Income tax expenses were RMB1.3 million (US$0.2 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB58.3 million for the same period of 2021, primarily due to the lower taxable income.
Net loss attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB19.4 million (US$2.9 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with net income attributable to HUYA Inc. of RMB186.3 million for the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc., which excludes share-based compensation expenses, was RMB5.9 million (US$0.9 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB250.1 million for the same period of 2021, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, gains on fair value change of investments and equity investees' investments, and gain arising from partial disposal of an investment owned by an equity investee, net of income taxes.
Diluted net loss per American depositary share ("ADS") was RMB0.08 (US$0.01) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with diluted net income per ADS of RMB0.77 for the same period of 2021. Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share of the Company.
Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS was RMB0.02 (US$0.004) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB1.04 for the same period of 2021.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits and short-term investments of RMB10,716.7 million (US$1,600.0 million), compared with RMB10,473.4 million as of March 31, 2022.
Conference Call
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on August 16, 2022 (7:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time on August 16, 2022).
For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below 20 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, a personal PIN and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.
Participant Online Registration: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIa451f7eabc6c4462aa4aa81302702803
Once complete the registration, please dial-in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the earnings call and enter the personal PIN as instructed to connect to the call.
A live webcast of the earnings call will be accessible at https://ir.huya.com and a replay of the webcast will be available following the session.
About HUYA Inc.
HUYA Inc. is a leading game live streaming platform in China with a large and active game live streaming community. The Company cooperates with e-sports event organizers, as well as major game developers and publishers, and has developed e-sports live streaming as one of the most popular content genres on its platform. The Company has created an engaged, interactive and immersive community for game enthusiasts of China's young generation. Building on its success in game live streaming, Huya has also extended its content to other entertainment content genres. Huya's open platform also functions as a marketplace for broadcasters and talent agencies to congregate and closely collaborate with the Company.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial information is prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), except that the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity, consolidated statements of cash flows, and the detailed notes have not been presented. Huya uses non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc., non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary shares, and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ADS, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP gross profit is gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses allocated in cost of revenues. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is operating income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc. is net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc. excluding share-based compensation expenses, gains on fair value change of investments and equity investee's investments, and gain arising from partial disposal of an investment owned by an equity investee, net of income taxes. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders is net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses, gains on fair value change of investments and equity investee's investments, and gain arising from partial disposal of an investment owned by an equity investee, net of income taxes. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ADS is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ADS. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the impact of (i) share-based compensation expenses, and (ii) gains on fair value change of investments and equity investee's investments; and gain arising from partial disposal of an investment owned by an equity investee, net of income taxes add clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses the non-GAAP financial measure for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measure is useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of (i) share-based compensation expenses, which have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business, and (ii) gains on fair value change of investments and equity investee's investments; and gain arising from partial disposal of an investment owned by an equity investee, net of income taxes, which may recur when there is observable price change in the future. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company's net income for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similar titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "HUYA Inc. Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this announcement.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2022, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the Renminbi or U.S. dollars amounts referred to in this announcement could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars or Renminbi, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Huya's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Huya may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Huya's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Huya's goals and strategies; Huya's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the game live streaming market; the expectation regarding the rate at which to gain active users, especially paying users; Huya's ability to monetize the user base; Huya's efforts in complying with applicable data privacy and security regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China; the impact of the COVID-19 to Huya's business operations and the economy in China and elsewhere generally; any regulatory developments in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to Huya; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Huya's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Huya does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
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In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
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Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com
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MURFREESBORO, Ark. (KARK) – An Arkansas man uncovered the Crater of Diamonds State Park’s 35,000th diamond registered since the opening of the park 50 years ago.
Park officials said that Scott Kreykes, of Dierks, has been visiting the diamond-loaded site for four years. On Sept. 6, he created another milestone in the state park’s history.
Kreykes spent the day at the park sifting dirt from the East Drain of the diamond search area, park officials said. After taking his sifted gravel home, park officials said that Kreykes found a pearl-shaped diamond. This find marks Kreykes’ 50th diamond in the past four years he has visited the park, officials said.
Officials with the park said Kreykes knew that the park was preparing to celebrate the 35,000th diamond find since 1972, so he left for the park to register his diamond find.
“This could be the 35,000th diamond!” Kreykes said to his wife.
The park staff registered it as a 3-point white diamond. Park interpreter Tayler Markham explained how they are weighed.
“Diamonds are weighed in points and carats. One hundred points is equal to one carat, like pennies to a dollar. Most diamonds found at the park weigh between 20 and 25 points,” Markham said.
Park staff also informed Kreykes that he had registered the 35,000th diamond. For creating the milestone, park officials said, he received a free two-night stay at an Arkansas State Park, recognition from Murfreesboro officials and a display for his diamond and a registration card.
As of Wednesday, 512 diamonds have been registered at Crater of Diamonds State Park in 2022. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/arkansas-man-uncovers-35000th-diamond-found-at-crater-of-diamonds-state-park/ | 2022-09-16T18:19:34Z |
OKLAHOMA CITY, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUSK) ("Mammoth" or the "Company") announced today the first appeal response from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") related to Project Worksheet 251, commonly referred to as the first contract between Mammoth's subsidiary Cobra Acquisitions LLC ("Cobra") and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority ("PREPA"). This appeal followed the May 26, 2021, determination memorandum issued by FEMA, which denied $47 million of the claimed costs under the first contract. FEMA approved the appeal in part and denied the appeal in part. FEMA found that staffing costs of $24.4 million are eligible for funding and that FEMA would amend Project Worksheet 251 to obligate this additional funding.
Mammoth's Chief Executive Officer, Arty Straehla, commented:
"Despite our work having received numerous third-party validations, PREPA continues to choose to pay advisors rather than its pre-existing obligations for services performed years ago. PREPA has $40.4 million in federal funding sitting in a cash account set aside for our work that could be used to pay us now, yet PREPA continues to withhold payment. Astoundingly, the Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico continues to allow PREPA to accrue interest on FEMA-approved amounts while PREPA has funds set aside and has over $1 billion in cash on hand. PREPA says that they can't pay when they don't have funds and won't pay when they do have funds. This lack of accountability should serve as a red flag for any entity that is considering performing work for PREPA and is bad news for people of Puerto Rico the next time a natural disaster strikes."
PREPA has 60 days from the date of receipt of the determination to submit a second appeal to the Assistant Administrator, Recovery Directorate, at FEMA headquarters or to request arbitration by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.
The total amount PREPA owes Cobra exceeds $350 million and continues to accrue contractual interest at the rate of over $3.3 million per month.
For more information related to the Puerto Rico situation as well as access to the FEMA first appeal response, please visit: https://puertorico.mammothenergy.com/
Mammoth is an integrated, growth-oriented energy services company focused on the construction and repair of the electric grid for private utilities, public investor-owned utilities and co-operative utilities through its infrastructure services businesses. The Company also provides products and services to enable the exploration and development of North American onshore unconventional oil and natural gas reserves. Mammoth's suite of services and products include: infrastructure services, well completion services, natural sand and proppant services, drilling services and other energy services. For more information, please visit www.mammothenergy.com.
Contact:
Mark Layton, Chief Financial Officer
mlayton@mammothenergy.com
(405) 608-6007
Investors:
Rick Black
rblack@dennardlascar.com
(832) 435-0026
This news release (and any oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, including on the conference call announced herein) contains certain statements and information that may constitute "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, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts that address activities, events or developments that Mammoth expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "ensure," "expect," "if," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "project," "forecasts," "predict," "outlook," "aim," "will," "could," "should," "potential," "would," "may," "probable," "likely" and similar expressions, and the negative thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this press release specifically include statements, estimates and projections regarding the Company's business outlook and plans, future financial position, liquidity and capital resources, operations, performance, acquisitions, returns, capital expenditure budgets, costs and other guidance regarding future developments. Forward-looking statements are not assurances of future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs, forecasts for the Company's existing operations, experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and their effect on Mammoth, and other factors believed to be appropriate. Although management believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, no assurance can be given that these assumptions are accurate or that any of these expectations will be achieved (in full or at all). Moreover, the Company's forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including those described in its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings it makes with the SEC, including those relating to the Company's acquisitions and contracts, many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience and present expectations or projections which are implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: any continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, related global and national health concerns and economic repercussions; demand for our services; the volatility of oil and natural gas prices and actions by OPEC members and other exporting nations affecting commodities prices and production levels; the impact of the current Russian/Ukrainian military conflict on the global energy and capital markets and global stability; operational challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, including logistical challenges, protecting the health and well-being of our employees, remote work arrangements, performance of contracts and supply chain disruptions; inflationary pressures; the outcome of ongoing government investigations and other legal proceedings, including those relating to the contracts awarded to the Company's subsidiary Cobra Acquisitions LLC ("Cobra") by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority ("PREPA"); the failure to receive or delays in receiving governmental authorizations, approvals and/or payments, including payments with respect to the PREPA account receivable for prior services to PREPA performed by Cobra; the Company's inability to replace the prior levels of work in its business segments, including its infrastructure and well completion services segments; risks relating to economic conditions; impacts of the recent federal infrastructure bill on the infrastructure industry and our infrastructure services business; the loss of or interruption in operations of one or more of Mammoth's significant suppliers or customers; the loss of management and/or crews; the outcome or settlement of our litigation matters, including the adverse impact of the recent settlement with MasTec Renewables Puerto Rico, LLC, and the effect on our financial condition and results of operations; the effects of government regulation, permitting and other legal requirements; operating risks; the adequacy of capital resources and liquidity; Mammoth's ability to continue to comply with, or if applicable, obtain a waiver of forecasted or actual noncompliance with certain financial covenants and comply with other terms and conditions under our recently amended revolving credit facility; weather; natural disasters; litigation; volatility in commodity markets; competition in the oil and natural gas and infrastructure industries; and costs and availability of resources.
Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement which speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. We undertake no obligation to correct, revise or update any forward-looking statement after the date such statement is made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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Biden’s mission in Europe: Shore up alliance against Russia
MUNICH (AP) — President Joe Biden is out to sustain the global alliance punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine as he embarks on a five-day trip to Europe as the 4-month-old war shows no sign of abating and its aftershocks to global food and energy supplies are deepening.
Biden first joins a meeting of the Group of Seven leading economic powers in the Bavarian Alps of Germany and later travels to Madrid for a summit with leaders of the 30 NATO countries. The visit comes as the global coalition to bolster Ukraine and punish Russia for its aggression has showed signs of fraying amid skyrocketing inflation in food and energy prices caused by the conflict.
Biden, who arrived in Germany on Saturday, and the G-7 leaders intend to announce a ban on importing gold from Russia, according to a person familiar with White House planning who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Gold is Moscow’s second largest export after energy.
The Ukraine war has entered a more attritional phase since Biden’s last trip to Europe in March, just weeks after Russia launched its assault. At that time, he met with allies in Brussels as Ukraine was under regular bombardment and he tried to reassure Eastern Europe partners in Poland that they would not be the next to face an incursion by Moscow.
Russian’s subsequent retreat from western Ukraine and regrouping in the east has shifted the conflict to one of artillery battles and bloody house-to-house fighting in the country’s industrial heartland, the Donbas region.
While U.S. officials see broad consensus for maintaining the pressure on Russia and sustaining support for Ukraine in the near term, they view Biden’s trip as an opportunity to align strategy for both the conflict and its global ramifications heading into the winter and beyond.
Allies differ over whether their goals are merely to restore peace or to force Russia to pay a deeper price for the conflict to prevent its repetition.
John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said the summit will address problems such as inflation and other “challenges in the global economy as a result of Mr. Putin’s war — but also how to continue to hold Mr. Putin accountable” and subject to “constant consequences.”
“There will be some announcements, there will be some muscle movements,” Kirby said from Air Force One as Biden flew to Germany.
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is set to address both summits by video. The U.S. and allies have shipped his country billions of dollars in military assistance and imposed ever stricter sanctions on Russia over the invasion.
Kirby said previously that allies would be making new “commitments” during the summits to further sever Russia from the global economy. The aim is to make it more difficult for Moscow to acquire technology to rebuild the arsenal it has depleted in Ukraine and to crack down on sanctions evasion by Russia and its oligarchs.
G-7 summits have traditionally put global finance issues front and center, but amid soaring inflation in the U.S. and Europe, few concrete actions are expected.
“There are different drivers of inflation in these various economies, different things that can be used to address it,” said Josh Lipsky, director of the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center. He foresees “a lack of an ability to do something coordinated on inflation, other than really talk about the problem.”
Biden has blamed much of the rise in prices on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, especially in the energy markets, as U.S. and allied sanctions have limited Moscow’s ability to sell its oil and gas supplies. Sustaining the Western resolve will only get more challenging as the war drags on and cost-of-living issues pose political headaches for leaders at home, U.S. and European officials said.
Finding ways to transition from Russian energy to other sources — without setting back longstanding goals to combat climate change — is set to be a key discussion point.
“There’s no watering down of climate commitments,” Kirby said.
Russia was once a member of what was then the G-8. It was expelled in 2014 after it invaded Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, a move that foreshadowed the current crisis.
A top priority of Western officials heading into the summit is finding a way to get Ukraine’s vast grain harvest out onto the world market, as the United Nations and others warn of tens of millions of people being cast into hunger because of tight supplies. The most impactful changes would require an agreement from Russia to stop targeting food and food infrastructure as well as agreeing to the establishment of a sea corridor to allow exports of grain from Ukraine.
In Madrid, Biden will help promote NATO’s effort to welcome Finland and Sweden into the alliance after the Russian invasion of Ukraine led the two historically neutral democracies to seek the protection of the mutual-defense association.
Kirby declined to say on the flight whether Biden will meet with Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has indicated he plans to block the two countries’ accession into NATO unless he receives concessions. Adding new members requires unanimous support from existing NATO members.
U.S. officials have maintained optimism that the two countries will be welcomed into the alliance, but have played down expectations for a breakthrough in Madrid.
Biden speaks often of the world being in a generational struggle between democracies and autocracies that will set the global agenda for the coming decades. He aims to use the trip to show that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has “firmed up” democracies on the threats from autocracies in both Moscow and Beijing.
The president is also securing a significant step by NATO to recognize China as an emerging challenge to the alliance. The formal reference of China in NATO’s new “Strategic Concept,” the first update to its guiding principles since 2010, fulfills efforts under multiple presidents to expand the alliance’s focus to China, even in the face an increasingly bellicose Russia.
In a symbolic step, NATO has invited Pacific leaders from Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia to the summit. Kirby said China “will be a significant focus” for the G-7 and he cited Beijing’s “coercive economic practices.”
Biden is also set to relaunch his idea for a global infrastructure investment program meant to counter China’s influence in the developing world, which he previously had called “Build Back Better World” and had introduced at the 2021 G-7 summit.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin accused NATO of trying to “start a new Cold War” and warned against the alliance “drawing ideological lines which may induce confrontation.”
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Superville reported from Telfs, Austria. Associated Press writers Will Weissert and Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed to this report.
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