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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party on Saturday delayed a decision on potentially reordering its primary calendar for the 2024 presidential election until after November’s midterm elections.
The Democratic National Committee’s rules committee had planned to decide during meetings in Washington beginning next week whether to recommend that presidential voting should continue to begin with Iowa and New Hampshire. That’s amid calls by some party leaders and activists that more diverse states, including the current No. 3 and No. 4, Nevada and South Carolina, should move up.
The committee was also mulling adding a fifth early primary contest prior to “Super Tuesday” when a large number of states traditionally vote.
But rules committee co-chairs Jim Roosevelt Jr. and Minyon Moore wrote in a memo to members that “after speaking with many of you over the past several weeks about the last few steps of this process, it has become clear that the best way to move forward with the final stage of this process is to postpone the committee’s decision on the pre-window rule until after the midterm elections.”
The committee will still meet beginning Friday, but now doesn’t plan to make a decision until after Election Day, Nov. 8 — meaning that the primary calendar decision won’t affect key congressional races. Iowa and New Hampshire had argued that possibly losing their positions going first and second could hurt Democrats in the states’ top races, especially since the Republican Party has already said Iowa will continue to lead off its 2024 primaries.
“Following the midterm elections, we will reconvene to update our evaluation of the applicant pool and work towards a final decision to present to the full DNC for a vote, which DNC leadership has assured us they will make happen as soon after the midterm elections as is possible,” Roosevelt and Moore wrote, adding that “we will continue to work with applicants in the coming weeks to hammer out final details.”
Sixteen states and Puerto Rico made presentations before the committee to be first — or at least in the top five, before the rules committee earlier this summer. The party is considering factors like diversity, electoral competitiveness and logistical feasibility in making its decision.
That means scrutinizing states’ racial and ethnic makeup, union membership rates and how big they are in terms of population and geography, can affect possibilities for direct voter engagement and the costs of travel and advertising. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/democrats-delay-primary-order-decision-until-after-2022-vote/ | 2022-07-31T00:51:58Z |
Russian gymnast gets 1-year ban for wearing pro-war symbol
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak has been given a one-year ban for displaying a symbol on his uniform supporting the invasion of Ukraine. Kuliak had taped the “Z” symbol to his vest for a medal ceremony at a World Cup event in March. The symbol is seen on Russian tanks and military vehicles in Ukraine and embraced by supporters of the war. Kuliak must also return the bronze medal he won in parallel bars. The International Gymnastics Federation’s independent integrity unit had investigated. The 20-year-old Kuliak had stood next to a gold medalist from Ukraine on the podium in Qatar. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/18/russian-gymnast-gets-1-year-ban-for-wearing-pro-war-symbol/ | 2022-05-18T11:54:21Z |
Council announces other leadership changes
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Justin Ladner, president of Illinois American Water, has been appointed chairman of the board of the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC). Ladner succeeds Joseph Dominguez, former president and CEO of Commonwealth Edison.
The IUBDC was formed in 2015 to increase business opportunities for diverse suppliers through closer collaboration, technical development and sharing of best practices among leading Illinois utilities. IUBDC charter members include Ameren Illinois, Commonwealth Edison, Illinois American Water, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas.
"What started as a forum for discussing critical policy issues and programs has evolved into something much more impactful," said Ladner, a member of the IUBDC board of directors since 2020. "Along with my fellow board members and our dedicated staff, we're leveraging the collective influence of the state's largest utility companies to open doors for diverse-owned businesses to enter the natural gas, electricity and water distribution supply chains. I'm honored to lead the council and I'm excited about what we can continue to accomplish together."
IUBDC announced these additional board appointments:
- David Carter, president of Aqua America Illinois
- Gil Quiniones, CEO of Commonwealth Edison
- Leonard P. "Lenny" Singh, chairman and president of Ameren Illinois
- Torrence Hinton, president of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas
- Wendell Dallas, president and CEO of Nicor Gas
IUBDC also recently announced that Nancy Conner was hired as the council's first executive director. Conner has more than 20 years of supplier diversity management experience, including her diversity consulting practice that helps corporations meet their supplier diversity goals through coaching and development of minority, women, veteran, disabled and LGBTQ suppliers.
For more information about the IUBDC, visit iubdc.com.
The Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC) members include Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Illinois American Water, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas. The mission of the IUBDC is to serve the Illinois utilities as a forum for best practice sharing and information exchange with the focus on advancing the growth and utilization of utility-based diverse businesses in the state of Illinois.
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LONDON (AP) — England manager Sarina Wiegman named an unchanged starting lineup for the European Championship final against Germany on Sunday, keeping up her streak of picking the same starting 11 for all of England’s soccer games in the tournament.
Wiegman kept Ellen White as striker despite substitute Alessia Russo having scored four goals off the bench so far at Euro 2022.
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg stayed with the same lineup from the 2-1 win over France in the semifinals. Jule Brand keeps her place on the left wing after replacing Klara Bühl for the France game when Bühl tested positive for the coronavirus.
Germany said Bühl has tested negative and will be able to watch the game in the stadium, though she isn’t in the squad.
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Lineups:
England: Leah Williamson (captain), Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Rachel Daly, Mary Earps, Lauren Hemp, Fran Kirby, Beth Mead, Georgia Stanway, Keira Walsh, Ellen White.
Germany: Alexandra Popp (captain), Jule Brand, Sara Däbritz, Merle Frohms, Giulia Gwinn, Marina Hegering, Kathrin-Julia Hendrich, Svenja Huth, Lina Magull, Lena Oberdorf, Felicitas Rauch.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ, the leading enterprise Customer Experience Hub (CX Hub) powered by a customer data platform (CDP), today announced that Panayiotis Vitakis has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer to support the rapidly growing customer base with post-sales service and support. In his role as CCO, Panayiotis is responsible for supporting and growing the ActionIQ customer relationships through ActionIQ's Customer Success, Professional Services and Support teams.
"Making our customers successful has always been our top priority, and the new enterprise customers we've been adding are asking for a higher level of post-sales support," said Tasso Argyros, Co-Founder and CEO at ActionIQ. "We have reached a point in our growth when we need dedicated executive focus on ensuring that our customers derive maximum measurable value from the strategic investments they make in ActionIQ. Panayiotis's experience leading global customer organizations of hyper-growth technology companies is an ideal fit with our mission to make our growing enterprise customer base successful."
AIQ helps enterprise organizations bring order to CX chaos by pulling together fragmented customer insights and putting impactful customer experiences in motion. Going beyond marketing teams, the ActionIQ CX Hub breaks down organizational silos, eliminates inefficient processes and empowers every team to exceed customer expectations.
ActionIQ has recently made a number of changes to support ActionIQ's growing customer portfolio, such as introducing global, 24/7 follow-the-sun customer support and placing a greater strategic focus on enterprise-grade services, both directly and in partnership with other service providers.
"My goal is to build a strong community of successful ActionIQ customers - to deliver value and ROI multiples as our customers build for the future," said Vitakis. "I'm very impressed with the ActionIQ team, and I'm excited about working with our teams to support some of the most iconic brands in the world that placed their faith in ActionIQ."
Previously, Vitakis served as the Chief Customer Officer at Celonis, a global leader in execution management. During his time at Celonis the company saw a 8x increase in revenues, quadrupled its number of customers and grew its valuation to $11 billion. Prior to that, Vitakis served as the SVP of Operations at Persado, where he led global delivery, IT and operations, helping the company grow into a global leader in AI-generated marketing language.
About ActionIQ
ActionIQ revolutionizes the way brands think about customer experience, digital transformation and the value of customer data as a core corporate asset. We concentrate on solving enterprise data challenges so that teams are empowered to create authentic customer experiences across all brand touchpoints. ActionIQ helps G2000 companies by connecting their first-party customer data, providing an easy-to-use interface for business users to access customer insights and enabling customer experience orchestration across channels. To learn more, visit ActionIQ.com.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peregrine Market Access, a leading consulting, communications, and commercialization partner for the life sciences industry, has earned its place as No. 710 on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies with 3-year growth of 886%. The list is released each year by the business magazine Inc. to recognize exceptional growth at successful independent businesses. Peregrine Market Access made its debut on the Inc. 5000 in 2021 when it ranked No. 589.
"The success of Peregrine Market Access is firmly rooted in our mission to redefine the way healthcare is valued in America and made possible by our exceptional team," said John Guarino, president and founder of Peregrine Market Access. "We're super excited for what lies ahead for this incredible company."
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
"The talented professionals at Peregrine Market Access are certainly the driving force behind this honor," said Scott Neverett, partner and director of human resources at Peregrine Market Access. "We're proud to attract the best and the brightest by not only offering meaningful work, but also offering competitive wages, generous time off, and no-cost healthcare for our employees and their families."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Peregrine Market Access is on a mission to redefine the way healthcare is valued in America. The Peregrine group of companies includes Communications Agency, Contract Account and Sales Team, Digital Modeling, Market Insights, Publications and Media Strategy, Reimbursement Solutions, Strategy and Consulting, and Value Chain Public Relations. Through its work with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, Peregrine helps people living with chronic and/or life-threatening conditions to gain access to FDA-approved diagnostics and treatments. PeregrineMarketAccess.com.
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518.832.3034
jsparano@peregrinemarketaccess.com
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- A closed-end fund that invests in global equities using a disciplined value approach
- Average weekly trading volume of approximately 48,071 shares
- Fund's adviser has more than 40 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience
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The Fund invests primarily in securities of small-cap and mid-cap companies, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in larger-cap companies. The Fund's broadly diversified portfolio does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. From time to time, the Fund may invest a significant portion of its net assets in foreign securities, which may involve political, economic, currency and other risks not encountered in U.S. investments.
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The investment goal of Royce Global Value Trust is long-term growth of capital. Under normal market circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, such as common stock and preferred stock, and at least 65% of its net assets in the equity securities of companies located in at least three countries outside of the United States. Royce & Associates, LP manages the Fund.
Daily net asset values (NAVs) for Royce Global Value Trust are now available on our website and online through most ticker symbol lookup services and on broker terminals under the symbol XRGTX. For more information, please call The Royce Funds at (800) 221-4268 or visit our website at www.royceinvest.com.
An investor in Royce Global Value Trust should consider the Fund's investment goals, risks, fees, charges, and expenses carefully before purchasing share's of the Fund's common stock.
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Closed-End Funds are registered investment companies whose shares of common stock may trade at a discount to their net asset value. Shares of each Fund's common stock are also subject to the market risks of investing in the underlying portfolio securities held by the Fund. Royce Fund Services, LLC. ("RFS") is a member of FINRA and has filed this material with FINRA on behalf of each Fund. RFS does not serve as a distributor or as an underwriter to the closed-end funds.
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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) will host a conference call Tuesday, June 21st at 8:00 a.m. E.T. to review topline results from Study 041 of Translarna™ (ataluren) in patients with nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The call will be accompanied by a slide presentation which can be accessed through our online webcast.
The webinar can be accessed by dialing (877) 303-9216 (domestic) or (973) 935-8152 (international) five minutes prior to the start of the webinar and providing the passcode 7033198. A live, listen-only webcast can be accessed on the Events and Presentations page under the investor relations section of PTC Therapeutics' website at www.ptcbio.com. The accompanying slide presentation will be posted on the investor relations section of the PTC website. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after completion of the webinar and will be archived for 30 days following the webinar.
About Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Primarily affecting males, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) is a rare and fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive muscle weakness from early childhood and leads to premature death in the mid-twenties due to heart and respiratory failure. It is a progressive muscle disorder caused by the lack of functional dystrophin protein. Dystrophin is critical to the structural stability of all muscles, including skeletal, diaphragm, and heart muscles. Patients with Duchenne can lose the ability to walk (loss of ambulation) as early as age ten, followed by loss of the use of their arms. Duchenne patients subsequently experience life-threatening lung complications, requiring the need for ventilation support, and heart complications in their late teens and twenties. More information regarding Duchenne is available at www.duchenneandyou.com.
About Translarna™ (ataluren)
Translarna (ataluren), discovered and developed by PTC Therapeutics, Inc., is a protein restoration therapy designed to enable the formation of a functioning protein in patients with genetic disorders caused by a nonsense mutation. A nonsense mutation is an alteration in the genetic code that prematurely halts the synthesis of an essential protein. The resulting disorder is determined by which protein cannot be expressed in its entirety and is no longer functional, such as dystrophin in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Translarna, the tradename of ataluren, is licensed in the European Economic Area for the treatment of nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients aged two years and older. Ataluren is an investigational new drug in the United States.
About PTC Therapeutics
PTC is a science-driven, global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines that provide benefits to patients with rare disorders. PTC's ability to globally commercialize products is the foundation that drives investment in a robust and diversified pipeline of transformative medicines and our mission to provide access to best-in-class treatments for patients who have an unmet medical need. The company's strategy is to leverage its strong scientific expertise and global commercial infrastructure to maximize value for its patients and other stakeholders. To learn more about PTC, please visit us at www.ptcbio.com and follow us on Facebook, on Twitter at @PTCBio, and on LinkedIn.
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Which Toy Story shoes for toddlers are best?
The “Toy Story” movies have wiggled their way into the hearts of multiple generations now, and it is no surprise that they are still as popular with today’s children. Clothing depicting movies and characters that children love can be not only adorable but also make getting a wriggling toddler dressed just a bit easier by making them excited about what they are wearing. If you’re looking for sneakers, the Josmo Boys’ Toy Story Sneakers offer comfort and durability all in one adorable package.
What to know before you buy Toy Story shoes for toddlers
It’s no surprise that the massive success of “Toy Story” has led to branded items ranging from toys depicting the characters, furniture and yes, even shoes! But don’t let a cute picture be all that you take into consideration when picking shoes for a “Toy Story”-loving toddler. Here are a few things to consider to help you look past the decal.
Weather
We all know toddlers can want to wear impractical things just because they like them, which can make it difficult when arguing with a child who swears they want to wear their sandals in the snow. Having multiple pairs of shoes that kids love to wear might save you a tantrum or two when explaining that sandals might not be the best for the winter months. Consider purchasing a few pairs for different occasions.
Material
Everyone wants their kids to have the best things they can provide, but toddlers just care that they are comfortable and having fun. Look for durable, synthetic materials that are easy to keep clean and comfortable.
How much you can expect to spend on Toy Story shoes for toddlers
Luckily, Toy Story shoes tend to be priced the same as most other toddler shoes, so expect to spend anywhere between $15-$30 for most pairs.
Toy Story shoes for toddlers FAQ
How can I clean my toddler’s Toy Story shoes?
A. It’s almost a certainty that you will want to clean your toddler’s shoes at some point, but how you clean them is dependent on the shoe. It’s easy enough to wash off sandals, and most slippers can go easy in a load of laundry. Sneakers are a bit trickier, and although some people like to put them in the washer, it is generally recommended to hand wash with soap and water followed by air drying.
I am worried that my growing toddler will quickly outgrow these shoes and be heartbroken. Can I also find the same shoes in larger sizes?
A. By and large the answer is yes! Most toddler shoe styles also come in some larger little kid styles, so if you know your enthusiastic toddler will want to wear their favorite shoes for years to come feel free to grab a few sizes to keep them in the wardrobe!
What are the best Toy Story shoes for toddlers to buy?
Top Toy Story shoes for toddlers
Josmo Boys’ Toy Story Sneakers — Buzz and Woody (Toddler/Little Kid)
What you need to know: These light-up shoes are sure to dazzle any toddler.
What you’ll love: These durable sneakers are easy to get on and off with convenient Velcro straps. The included lights are easy to get excited about and require no maintenance.
What you should consider: Some users reported the sole separating from the shoe after moderate use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Toy Story sandals for toddlers
Josmo Boys’ Toy Story Sandals — Active Strap-On Buzz and Woody Sandals (Toddler/Little Kid)
What you need to know: Woody and Buzz are ready for summer play days and warmer climates with these fun sandals!
What you’ll love: Adjustable Velcro toe and ankle straps make these sandals not only easy to put on, but also give a little bit of wiggle room for a growing foot. The rugged soles make it easy for your little one to keep good traction on varying dry and wet terrain.
What you should consider: These are reported to run large, so consult a size chart and consider sizing down.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Toy Story boots for toddlers
Boy’s Toy Story Boot (Toddler/Little Kid) Brown
What you need to know: These adorable cowboy boots are perfect for any Woody fan!
What you’ll love: Unlike traditional cowboy boots, these have a side zipper which makes for easy dressing. The synthetic leather is easy to clean and durable and these could even be a great part of a costume.
What you should consider: There is some slight price variation depending on size.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Toy Story slippers for toddlers
Disney Toy Story Woody Buzz Boys Toddler A-line Slippers
What you need to know: These cozy slippers feature Buzz Lightyear on one foot and Woody on the other.
What you’ll love: These cozy slippers have traction beads on the soles and elastic around the heel, making this a perfect slipper for rambunctious toddlers who love to run around the house. But don’t worry, these slippers have grip while also being skid free on your floors!
What you should consider: Some users reported these slippers as running small.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top hand-painted Toy Story shoes for toddlers
What you need to know: These are hand-painted Nike AF1 sneakers, made to order.
What you’ll love: These sneakers have a definite personal touch, and the attention to detail is amazing! These shoes also have one of the widest size ranges available.
What you should consider: Since these are made-to-order shoes, it can take up to three weeks for your order to ship.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
Top customizable Toy Story shoes for toddlers
Toy Story Shoes, Buzz and Woody, Genuine Converse, Toddler Sizes, Boys High Tops
What you need to know: This seller allows you to customize these converse with your toddler’s name!
What you’ll love: These customizable converse have a classic look and five different colors to choose from. Your toddler’s name will be printed on to the side of each shoe in Disney’s signature font, making these shoes great for siblings.
What you should consider: It may take a few weeks for your order to be made and shipped.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
Worth considering
Crocs Kids’ Fun Lab Toy Story 4 Light Up Clog
What you need to know: Croc lovers, rejoice! These Crocs sport both Buzz and Woody on either foot.
What you’ll love: This classic Croc combines the love of comfortable slip-on shoes and “Toy Story” in one! Users reported being impressed by these shoes’ durability and comfort.
What you should consider: Despite the title, these do not light up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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MONTREAL, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today held its virtual and in-person annual meeting of stockholders. A total of 60,514,091 common shares, or 78.8% of the outstanding shares, were voted at the meeting. Shareholders voted in favor of each proposal, including the election of the eight director nominees, by a substantial majority:
The other proposals on which stockholders voted favorably included:
- The ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2022 fiscal year.
- An advisory vote to approve compensation of the company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.
Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers, which are marketed in over 60 countries. The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. Resolute has third-party certified 100% of its managed woodlands to internationally recognized sustainable forest management standards. The shares of Resolute Forest Products trade under the stock symbol RFP on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Resolute has received regional, North American and global recognition for its leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices. Visit www.resolutefp.com for more information.
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Facebook resorts to old smear tactics against TikTok
(AP) - Eleven years ago, Facebook was caught red-handed after it hired a prominent public relations firm to try to plant stories harshly criticizing Google’s privacy practices in leading news outlets.
In 2018, it hired the PR firm Definers to do opposition research on the company’s critics, including billionaire philanthropist George Soros. The company’s longtime head of communications, Elliot Schrage, took the blame for approving the hiring of Definers and similar firms and left Facebook.
On Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is using similar tactics to go after another rival TikTok. Meta, the Post reported, hired a Republican consulting firm called Targeted Victory to “orchestrate a nationwide campaign” against TikTok.
Targeted Victory, according to the Post, contracted with dozens of public relations firms across the U.S. to help “sway public opinion against TikTok” by planting local news stories and helping place op-eds targeting TikTok around the country, the story says.
Meta confirmed that it has hired Targeted Victory.
“We believe all platforms, including TikTok, should face a level of scrutiny consistent with their growing success,” spokesman Andy Stone said in a statement.
Zac Moffatt, the CEO of Targeted Victory, said the company “manages bipartisan teams on behalf of our clients.”
“It is public knowledge we have worked with Meta for several years and we are proud of the work we have done,” he said in a statement.
The Post obtained internal emails from Targeted Victory that outlined a campaign to undermine TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. The firm used a mix of “genuine concerns and unfounded anxieties” about TikTok in order to try to turn public and political sentiment against it.
According to the report, Targeted Victory was also working to get “proactive coverage” about Facebook into local media, including “submitting letters and opinion pieces speaking glowingly of Facebook’s role in, for instance, supporting Black-owned businesses.”
“We are deeply concerned that the stoking of local media reports on alleged trends that have not been found on the platform could cause real world harm,” TikTok said in an emailed statement.
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This story has been corrected to show that the report was Wednesday, not Tuesday.
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El MONTE, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, California-based furniture brand, 25Home Furniture, announces the launch of a new exclusive furniture collection: Sandwich, a sofa satisfying customer's whole family. Sandwich sofa encourages customers' creativity and promotes family harmony.
Have you ever had family quarrels and hurt the one you love when choosing a sofa? Sandwich sofa keeps customers out of such trouble. It is a versatile sofa to meet different preferences of family members, from soft to hard. Each family member can find his/her perfect comfort by creating different combinations of sofa cushions.
WHY SANDWICH?
The reason is simple. Just like buying a sandwich, customers can decide the order of ingredients and enjoy the rich taste in one bite. That's why 25Home designs Sandwich sofa: it is a Four-in-One sofa. Each seat consists of 2 cushions: a soft feather cushion and a bouncy foam cushion. By combining the cushions as you wish, customers can get four sofas for the price of one. It is not only suitable for various spaces, but also brings customers' family four types of enjoyment.
A sofa, a bed
With 32.7 inches seat depth, Sandwich sofa provides sufficient space for lying, lounging, reclining and curling up and can even be served as a single bed. Its armrest, with perfect curve and soft filling, can be used as a pillow. It's not a simple bed, but an ergonomic bed that protects customers' spine.
EXTRAORDINARILY CONVENIENT
Waterproof processing was thoughtfully applied to the outermost surface of the air leather of the Sandwich sofa, therefore, there is no need to worry that the sofa will sag or deform when it's soaked. The waterproof treatment also makes cleaning easy—a rag is all customers need if there are stains.
UNIMAGINABLY DURABLE
Air leather, as a high-strength material, is scratch-resistant and perfect for pets and children. Moreover, this sofa is also non-wrinkle and non-pilling, giving you the most worry-free experience.
Sandwich sofa selects the well-chosen natural down as the filling. Without bleaching, it is odorless, harmless to health, and allergen-free. With it, you don't have to worry about rhinitis or dermatitis. Customers can enjoy their lazy afternoon on the cloud-like down cushion without misgivings.
About 25Home Furniture
25Home.com delivers premium on-trend furniture and accessories with Modern & Scandinavian style on the belief that furniture shouldn't break the bank. Empowered by a range of Nordic designers, 25Home's original furniture line set up apart by bringing consumers high quality, modern and minimalist designs at radically fair prices.
25Home's direct-from-manufacturer model does what so-called direct-to-consumer (DTC) furniture brands never could. 25Home doesn't outright reject the DTC model but it does succeed in doing what no DTC furniture brands have managed thus far: truly removing the middleman in order to pass the savings on to the consumer. For more information, please visit www.25home.com
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LONDON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Through its Guernsey Trust business, Credit Suisse is continuing to refuse to honor the instructions of the former Prime Minister of Georgia, Mr. Bidzina Ivanishvili, in violation of established norms and standards. Details have already been provided on the unfounded delay to a disbursement from the trust on 4th March which was not executed until 4th April, and which is now subject to a legal claim by the beneficiaries.
Further instructions were given on 11th and 14th April and the Trustee has once again delayed disbursement without attributing any proper reasoning or explanations based on arguments. The client has continued to address queries from the Trustee on various occasions, including a response on 29th April; however, the Trustee has set a new "anti-record," violating the terms of the Trust and grossly breaching basic rights of the beneficiaries.
The improper conduct of the Trustee follows the judgement of the Bermuda Supreme Court which found against CS Life, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse, and ordered the payment of more than USD 600 million to the Plaintiffs. In September, a trial is set to take place in a Singapore Court alleging losses of more than USD 800 million as a result of the actions of the Trustees appointed by Credit Suisse.
A spokesperson for Mr. Ivanishvili commented:
"The fact that Credit Suisse's subsidiary in Guernsey has failed to execute the instructions of 11th April suggests an ongoing pattern of behavior by the Bank, which does not serve the interests of the beneficiaries and violates respective standards. Moreover, this leads us to believe that Credit Suisse is seeking to use political pressure as a means to damage Mr. Ivanishvili's reputation and should be qualified as such. Unfortunately, we are no longer surprised by these actions, considering the history of relations of Credit Suisse and the resulting legal proceedings the client is pursuing in various jurisdictions. That said, we find it extraordinary that Credit Suisse is continuing to fail in its duties and disrespect clients when the Bank continues to face so many problems. Once again, this unnecessary delay without any grounds or plausible reasons represents no exception from normal behavior by Credit Suisse and breaching the rights of the client is not the only failure at the Bank".
While Credit Suisse is in a process of a new "anti-record", it should also be said that breaching the rights of the client by Credit Suisse is continuing in the Swiss courts. Due to such involvement by the courts, the obligations by Credit Suisse to repay the client has remained unfulfilled, not for 36 days but for 36 months. A further release will follow on Wednesday to provide detail on how Credit Suisse uses the judiciary to go against established legal norms and banking standards.
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EXPLAINER: Here’s what happens in the post-mask world of travel
DALLAS (AP) — A ruling by a federal judge has ended — at least for now — the requirement that people wear masks on planes and public transportation, and there is plenty of confusion about the new, post-mask world of travel.
The Justice Department left the door open Tuesday to a possible appeal of the ruling, but only if the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention thinks the mandate is necessary. An appeal could be a politically risky move for the Biden administration.
The decision by a lone judge in Florida toppled 14 months of government insistence that travelers wear masks to reduce transmission of COVID-19. Within hours, all major U.S. airlines and many airports announced — sometimes to passengers in the middle of flights — that travelers could take off their masks.
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WHAT EXACTLY WAS THE RULING?
In a 59-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa, Florida, said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority in issuing the original health order that the Transportation Security Administration used to impose the mask mandate. She said the CDC didn’t follow proper rulemaking procedures.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Once TSA said it would no longer enforce the rule, airlines, airports, transit systems and ride-share services were free to decide for themselves whether to require masks. United, Delta, American, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue and other airlines all made masks voluntary.
On the ground, however, requirements could vary from place to place. New York City’s public transit system planned to keep its mask requirement in effect. In San Francisco, the regional commuter rail system known as BART made masks voluntary, but the city transit authority did not.
The transit agency serving Philadelphia and its suburbs said masks will no longer be required on subways, buses and trains or in stations, even though the city has a mask mandate.
Uber and Lyft said they won’t require passengers to wear masks.
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HOW SAFE IS IT TO TRAVEL NOW?
Air filtration on planes is generally excellent, but boarding and exiting a plane can put people close together in spaces with poor ventilation, said Dr. Babak Javid, a physician-scientist at the University of California, San Francisco. The risk on other forms of transportation varies.
Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious-disease epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said planes can carry the virus from place to place, but that we should be focusing more on big indoor events such as concerts and sporting events — even large weddings — where people get together and talk, shout and sing.
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SHOULD I STILL WEAR A MASK ON PLANES?
The CDC continues to recommend that people mask up indoors while traveling.
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DO MASKS WORK IF NOBODY ELSE WEARS ONE?
Yes, masks still give some protection from COVID-19, but they work better if others wear them too.
High-quality masks work in two ways, said Carl Bergstrom, a University of Washington evolutionary biologist who studies emerging infectious diseases: They protect the wearer by limiting the number of infectious particles inhaled, and they protect others by limiting particles exhaled if the wearer is infected.
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WILL I STAND OUT?
Probably not. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, who favored dropping the rule, said before the judge’s order that he expected to see a “surprising number” of passengers and airline employees wear masks even after the mandate expired.
“I may choose to wear a mask once in a while,” he said.
Still, tension among passengers over mask-wearing could continue, said Eileen Ogintz, who writes about family travel and advises parents of small children who can’t be vaccinated to keep masking up.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if you got some dirty looks or nasty comments” from unmasked passengers, she said. “That’s a conversation to have with the kids ahead of time — why you’re wearing masks.”
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CAN I GET A REFUND IF I DON’T WANT TO FLY NOW?
No, unless the airline cancels your flight.
However, if you call the airline and explain why you’re not comfortable traveling without a mask mandate, most will let you change the flight for free or give you a credit that you can use later, said Scott Keyes, founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights travel site.
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WILL THE LIFTING OF THE BAN AFFECT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS?
When flying between two countries, expect your airline to follow the rules in whichever country is more restrictive. Passengers flying to Canada, for example, will have to don masks at some point during the flight, but it’s not clear exactly whether that means when crossing into Canadian airspace or some other point.
Henry Harteveldt, a travel analyst for Atmosphere Research Group, said there might be international airlines that will still require masks even on flights to and from the United States.
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WILL THIS MAKE MORE PEOPLE WILLING TO FLY?
Industry officials don’t expect that. They say that there could be a small number of people who will start flying now because they don’t have to wear a mask, but that will be offset by a few people deciding not to fly if others are unmasked.
Although the airline industry lobbied to kill the mandate — after supporting it originally — airlines don’t expect the rule’s demise to affect revenue. They are far more interested in seeing the United States repeal another pandemic-era rule: The requirement that people test clear of the virus within a day of flying to the U.S.
A Biden administration official said Tuesday that there were no changes expected to the pre-departure testing requirement.
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WHEN DID THE U.S. REQUIRE MASKS?
The mask mandate for transportation began in February 2021, shortly after President Joe Biden took office, and was extended several times. Last week, the CDC extended it again until May 3. The CDC said the extra time was needed to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant, which is now responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S.
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HOW CAN A SINGLE JUDGE HAVE SO MUCH POWER?
Usually, decisions by a federal judge affect only the people involved in one case, or a limited geographic area. But judges can also issue so-called nationwide or universal injunctions that apply across the country, and it is happening more often — a practice that has drawn criticism from conservative members of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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WHO IS JUDGE KATHRYN KIMBALL MIZELLE?
Mizelle was nominated in 2020 by former President Donald Trump and confirmed in a party-line vote in the Senate, which was then controlled by Republicans, after Trump had lost his bid for re-election. At 33 when confirmed, she was the youngest Trump appointee on the federal bench, and the American Bar Association had rated her “not qualified” in part because she had been practicing law for only eight years.
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WILL THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION RESPOND?
The Justice Department said Tuesday it won’t appeal Mizelle’s ruling unless the CDC believes that the mask requirement is still necessary. The announcement doesn’t mean that an appeal is certain, but it signals that one could be filed if the CDC decides later that the mandate should be revived.
While the mask ban was popular in the beginning, support has waned over time, according to public-opinion polls. As state and local mask rules were scrapped, and Americans grew accustomed to going bare-faced, the mandate for transportation drew fire from Republican politicians and several Senate Democrats who face tough re-election fights in November.
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IS THE TIMING OF THIS RIGHT?
New reported U.S. cases of COVID-19 are relatively low compared with the past two years, but they have increased lately and are likely an undercount. Hospitalizations are nearly flat and deaths are still declining.
Dowdy, the Johns Hopkins epidemiologist, said it’s reasonable to consider removing the mask mandate on travel given the lull in severe disease.
“It would just be nice to do it when cases are falling rather than rising,” he said, “and for the decision to be made by people trained in public health rather than law and politics.”
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WHAT IF COVID CASES INCREASE?
A new surge in cases might not be enough to revive the mask rule, but it could roil travel in other ways. U.S. airlines canceled thousands of flights in late December and early January, largely because so many employees were out sick with omicron.
“Imagine what would happen if a critical mass of Southwest Airlines pilots are sick and can’t fly this summer?” said Harteveldt, the travel analyst. “Whether it’s Southwest or any airline, it could be highly disruptive to summer travel.”
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Medical Writer Carla K. Johnson in Washington state and Jessica Gresko and Zeke Miller in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.
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Ordinance to keep people from sitting and lying down on sidewalks in downtown Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s become a common site on Main Street in downtown Sarasota and streets nearby. People sitting or lying down on the sidewalk. City commissioners recently passed a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit that from happening.
“Main Street is at the heart of our local economy and a lot of small businesses, mom and pops, depend on it’s vibrancy to survive,” said Hagen Brody, a Sarasota City Commissioner. “And so what this does is ensures that downtown is safe, and everyone has easy access to the stores.”
This no sit and lie ordinance is for Main Street and Palm Avenue and would be in effect from 10am until midnight. Frequent visitors to downtown say this is a big problem.
“It just makes me feel uncomfortable when I’m walking around and seeing a whole slew of them lying around,” said Leona Pietras, a Sarasota resident. “It just makes you want to cross the street.”
Violators would first receive several warnings and then could eventually face fines.
“We hear about it from our residents and businesses and this is a response to that,” said Brody. “And it’s a tool that other communities are using to better manage their public spaces.”
City commissioners are expected to have a final vote on this ordinance in the coming weeks.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/08/ordinance-keep-people-sitting-lying-down-sidewalks-downtown-sarasota/ | 2022-04-09T06:31:00Z |
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiance Technologies (Radiance) would like to announce the joining of Lt. Gen John F. Thompson and Maj. Gen. James O. Poss to its Board of Directors.
"We are pleased to welcome Lt. Gen. Thompson and Maj. Gen. Poss to the Radiance Board of Directors. Their proven track record of leadership and strategic vision will bring additional strength to the company as we continue to offer advanced technology solutions to our government customers," said Radiance President Tim Tinsley.
Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson was the Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in California. He was responsible for approximately 6,000 employees nationwide and an annual budget of $9 billion. As the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, Lt. Gen. Thompson managed the research, design, development, acquisition and sustainment of satellites and the associated command and control systems. His extensive portfolio includes military satellite communication, missile warning, navigation and timing, space-based weather, space launch and test ranges, certification for launch, space superiority, responsive space and other emerging evolutionary space programs.
Maj. Gen. James O. Poss was the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. He was responsible to the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force for policy formulation, planning, evaluation, oversight, and leadership of Air Force ISR capabilities. General Poss received his commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the University of Southern Mississippi. He served in Desert Storm with the U.S. VII Corps RC-12 Guardrail Battalion in Saudi Arabia and was Director of Intelligence for Central Command Air Forces deployed to Southwest Asia at the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom. The general commanded the 488th Intelligence Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, flying RC-135s in combat during the Kosovo Air War. He has also commanded the 609th Air Intelligence Group at Shaw AFB, S.C., and 70th Intelligence Wing at Fort George G. Meade, Md.
Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned small business prime contractor founded in 1999. Radiance has over 950 employee-owners across the United States serving the Department of Defense, national intelligence community and other government agencies. From concepts to capabilities, Radiance leads the way in developing customer-focused solutions in the areas of cyber security, systems engineering, prototyping and integration as well as operational and strategic intelligence including scientific and technical intelligence.
Contact:
Julia Parrish
(256) 746-6133
julia.parrish@radiancetech.com
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NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MPINarada, a global provider of lithium batteries for the critical power, telecom, and energy storage markets, announces the latest addition to their line of batteries. This new, high-power, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) lithium battery system for high-rate applications provides the most energy-dense lithium iron phosphate (LFP) solution on the market today. The inherent safety aspect of lithium iron phosphate chemistry combined with a smaller footprint in this new product, creates a unique balance and alternative to other current NMC & LFP solutions that may be too big or contain more volatile chemistry.
"MPINarada has been manufacturing LFP battery solutions for over a decade," said Michael Sirard, EVP Technical Operations & Engineering. "Our fully automated lithium cell production and sizable lithium manufacturing capacity allows us to optimize our existing resources for high-rate applications with cells and systems manufactured in-house. This provides confidence in both the quality and supply chain control of our products that our customers can rely on."
Designed specifically for UPS and data center applications, the MPLhP lithium battery takes up less linear footage per string than any other product on the market today. Further demonstrating MPINarada's ongoing commitment to quality and safety, this latest product has met all certifications, including, UL 1964, UL 1973, UL 9540A testing, and IEC 62619, along with the additional advantage of being IBC Zone 4, IP 1.5 seismic certified.
Key Benefits:
- A DC-Powered Battery Management System (BMS) provides a simplified and less expensive installation process. Whereas AC powered BMS systems require greater installation costs and must be backed up to maintain functionality, DC powered systems do not. Additionally, DC powered BMS are ideal for retrofitting existing VRLA battery backup where there is currently no AC electrical provisions available.
- MPINarada Lithium system includes as standard a human machine interface (HMI) with data storage. The HMI adds the capability of local system interaction, and control along with no external monitoring of data as it is self-contained. Customers can easily access their system status, alarms, logs, and other information right from the cabinet.
MPINarada offers one of the most industry specific lithium battery systems for the data center market based on decades of experience from its leading VRLA products. The combination of local engineering support and US stock provides users with shorter lead times to better meet integration needs. With a fully established supply and an exceptional warranty, this new energy-dense product is ready for delivery today. For more information, visit www.mpinarada.com.
About MPINarada: Since 1994, Narada has been a leader of one of the broadest and most reliable VRLA and lithium battery solutions for telecom, data center, colocation, edge, grid, microgrid, and C&I energy storage. MPINarada is the North American operation providing local sales support, engineering and design, and multiple inventory locations.
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Acquisition to increase Club Car presence in Europe, diversify product portfolio in growing consumer and utility markets
Expanded portfolio of zero-emission vehicles to help meet increasing global demand for sustainable transportation options
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Club Car today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Garia A/S ("Garia"), a Denmark-based manufacturer of electric low-speed vehicles for the utility, consumer and golf markets, from Lars Larsen Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter.
Garia, founded in 2005, is best known as an innovator of luxury golf and leisure cars that feature elevated performance and distinctive Scandanavian design. The company launched Garia Utility in 2015, a growing line of compact vehicles for utility applications, including: public sector (municipalities, hospitals, universities, parks), facility management (industrial sites, hotels, resorts), leisure and outdoor (zoos, amusement parks, forestry and agriculture), and last-mile delivery (mail, packages, food delivery).
The acquisition also includes Melex, which Garia acquired in November 2021 to accelerate its growth in the utility space. Melex is a manufacturer of lightweight utility vehicles based in Poland and offers an array of street and non-street legal products, including multi-passenger and compact cargo utility vehicles.
"We have great respect for Garia and Melex, which design and build some of the most impressive electric golf, leisure and compact utility vehicles in the world," said Mark Wagner, president of Club Car. "We are excited to welcome their teams to the Club Car family.
"Our product lines complement each other nicely with very little overlap," he added. "Which is great news for our dealers and customers in Europe and the United States who will have access to a wider range of zero-emission, on and off-road vehicles at a greater variety of price points."
Garia's golf and consumer cars are primarily luxury products geared toward the high end of their respective markets. Garia and Melex's utility products are mostly model types that Club Car doesn't currently manufacture.
"Club Car is the perfect partner and will immediately open new opportunities for growth across our entire product portfolio," said Garia CEO Jakob Holstein. "Club Car's extensive dealer network, combined with the operational benefits we can achieve with substantially increased scale, will help us take our brands to a new level."
Club Car is a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, which acquired the business in 2021.
"Around the world demand for sustainable transportation solutions continues to grow," said Platinum Equity Partner Jacob Kotzubei. "The addition of Garia and Melex's all-electric fleets will strenthen Club Car's ability to meet that demand globally, and in the European utility market in particular, where governments and businesses are modernizing and electrifying their vehicle fleets."
The Garia and Melex transaction is Club Car's first add-on acquisition under Platinum Equity's ownership.
"A big part of our ambition for Club Car is to expand its addressable market geographically and into new product categories," said Platinum Equity Managing Director Matthew Louie. "This acquisition is an important step in delivering on that strategy. We will continue seeking more opportunities to grow the business organically and through additional acquisitions."
Morgan Lewis, Bech-Bruun, and Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak are serving as legal counsel and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is providing debt financing counsel to Club Car and Platinum Equity on the Garia acquisition. Goldman Sachs is leading the debt financing on the transaction.
With over 60 years of experience of innovation and design in producing small-wheel vehicles, Club Car is a leading manufacturer of gas and electric golf, utility and personal transportation vehicles. Founded in 1958, the Club Car product portfolio has grown to include much more than golf cars, now encompassing vehicles for commercial and consumer markets, built with an uncompromised desire for superior performance. As an industry leader in electrification and sustainability, Club Car is proud to be on the forefront of environmentally responsible Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technologies. For more information, visit www.clubcar.com.
Garia was founded in 2005 by Anders Lynge with the vision of introducing a paradigm shift for golf and leisure vehicles by producing the world's first premium vehicles in their segments. In 2014, with almost ten years of experience in the luxury electric vehicle market, Garia embarked on an entirely new journey: the Garia Utility. A compact electric utility vehicle that combines reliability, ergonomics and zero emissions with comfort, functionality and thoughtful design. Made of high-quality European components, the Garia Utility is one of a kind. Garia is privately held by Lars Larsen Group and headquartered in Denmark with a subsidiary in the U.S. Learn more about the Garia Utility at gariautility.com.
Melex was founded in 1970 as a manufacturer of electric golf and lightweight utility vehicles in Mielec, Poland. Melex is a versatile manufacturer of electric vehicles and offers over 100 different models for almost any niche in the segment. From 250kg and up to 1,6 tons of cargo, or 2-8 passengers as service vehicles for factories, logistic centers, supermarkets, municipalities, tourism, airports etc., there is a Melex for any usage. Learn more about Melex at melex.com.pl
Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. The firm is currently investing from Platinum Equity Capital Partners V, a $10 billion global buyout fund, and Platinum Equity Small Cap Fund, a $1.5 billion buyout fund focused on investment opportunities in the lower middle market. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations – a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O® – acquiring and operating companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications and other industries. Over the past 26 years Platinum Equity has completed more than 300 acquisitions.
Dan Whelan, Platinum Equity
(310) 282-9202
dwhelan@platinumequity.com
Tammy Cillo, Club Car
(908) 256-4586
tamatha.cillo@irco.com
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Energies and Australian company Redflow have signed a Letter of Intent to develop integrated solar and flow battery solutions for the North American commercial and industrial (C&I), remote community micro grid, and utility markets.
The integrated solar and Redflow energy storage solution architecture was developed through the companies' joint engagement with a Fortune 100 company who is interested in deploying solar and flow battery storage projects at some of its commercial campuses.
Empower Energies' CEO Michael Belko and CSO Patrick Corr both believe the partnership can provide a truly differentiated solution for this Fortune 100 client as well as other North American C&I customers.
"Our new offering could be of great interest to customers seeking robust Energy Storage Solutions (ESS), but that require an alternative to lithium-ion," said Belko.
"We've found that our integrated solar and flow battery solution is of particular interest to certain C&I customers looking for an alternative ESS solution for load shifting, peak shaving or ancillary services on their corporate campuses to reduce energy costs and meet their ESG goals," said Corr.
Redflow's President of North America and Chief Commercial Officer Mark Higgins believes that this co-developed solution will present a new, safer alternative to traditional solutions.
"The integrated solution we've developed in partnership with Empower Energies represents a unique, innovative, and stress-tested alternative to the status quo solar and lithium-ion solution," said Higgins.
"Our integrated offering provides a safer, rugged, more sustainable and cost competitive alternative to lithium-ion batteries + solar, and our batteries don't materially degrade over their useful life, unlike lithium ion," he said.
"The uniquely safe zinc bromine chemistry has no risk of thermal runaway, making our solution better to deploy in urban and suburban environments where safety is a paramount consideration. Also, our hibernation mode enables our batteries to be used for backup power and resilience deployments in a very cost-effective manner versus lithium."
The LOI is non-binding and non-exclusive. Plans are underway to conduct webinars and provide educational materials about the integrated solution in the coming months.
About Empower
Empower Energies has completed over 200 MW of clean energy projects nationwide, with over 800 MW of solar and storage projects currently in development. These include some of the largest commercial solar canopies on the planet for its Fortune 100 clients. Their leadership team, which include alumni of SunEdison, SolarCity, NRG and Tesla, represent a combined 1.7 GW in clean project experience.
For further information, please visit: www.empowerenergies.com
About Redflow
Redflow Limited, a publicly-listed Australian company (ASX: RFX), produces zinc-bromine flow batteries that tolerate daily hard work in harsh conditions. Redflow batteries are designed for high cycle-rate, long time-base stationary energy storage applications and are scalable from small systems through to grid-scale deployments. Redflow's smart, self-protecting batteries offer unique advantages including secure remote management, 100 per cent daily depth of discharge, tolerance of high ambient temperatures, a simple recycling path, no propensity for thermal runaway and sustained energy delivery throughout their operating life.
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Execs from Meta, ByteDance, Spotify, Bose, Sony, LinkedIn, PwC, and more will participate in sessions focusing on the Metaverse, and other top real-time engagement trends
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and leading platform for real-time engagement APIs, today announced the full lineup of speakers for its flagship RTE2022 conference, which is set to take place from October 10 to October 12, 2022. RTE2022 – the world's largest conference exploring real-time engagement (RTE) technologies – will bring together the most influential and innovative leaders in the space to explore the future of interactive live streaming, the Metaverse and XR, social gaming, entertainment and commerce, virtual learning and collaboration, and more.
The conference – which is free and held virtually with a one-day live program in San Francisco – is expected to host approximately 400 in-person participants including exhibits, networking receptions, as well as thousands of attendees from around the world.
"Real-time engagement technology is the most authentic way to stay connected in-person, in digital worlds, and across the metaverse," said Tony Zhao, Agora's CEO and Founder, who will give the keynote speech at RTE2022. "For RTE2022, the theme is Out of This World, and we look forward to bringing together visionaries and experts from all over the globe to tell us how technology has inspired them and how they are reimagining the future of human interaction without boundaries."
This year's RTE2022 conference boasts an impressive and diverse lineup of speakers over its three days, including:
- Meta – Tolu Arogunmati, Product Manager and Tiantian Xu, Product Designer: Tolu will speak at the session Reimagining Sports Fan Engagement with New Real-Time Experiences, while Tiantian will conduct the session UX Design in Metaverse - Best Practices for Designing Virtual Experience.
- ByteDance – Xiaoyu Chen, Director of AI Solutions: Panelist at The Next Generation of Video Engagement Experiences in Social Environments and Platforms session.
- Spotify – Matt Ao, Senior Engineering Manager: Panelist at From Content Creation to Social Engagement: The Intersection of Technology Platforms and Digital Economy session.
- Bose – Marko Stamenovic, Principal Machine Learning Engineer: Panelist at Seeing is Believing, But Is Hearing session.
- Sony Corporation – Akira Tsukahara, Business Producer: Panelist at Seeing is Believing, But Is Hearing session.
- LinkedIn – Shiva Kumar Balakrishnan, Partnerships Lead, Live Events: Panelist at From Content Creation to Social Engagement: The Intersection of Technology Platforms and Digital Economy session.
- PwC – Jason Lovell, Metaverse Strategy: Panelist at Embracing the Core Technology of the Future: Real-Time Engagement as the Frontier of the Next Generation session.
- HTC – Shen Ye, Global Head of Products: Panelist at The Emergence of New Hardware Technologies: Creating Immersive Experiences in a Virtual World session.
- Magic Leap – Lisa Watts, VP Product Marketing & Developer Programs: Panelist at The Emergence of New Hardware Technologies: Creating Immersive Experiences in a Virtual World session.
- Makers Fund – Yohei Ishii, Venture Capitalist: Panelist at A Sense of Place: How RTE Enables Spatial Interactivity Beyond Our Physical World session.
- Andreessen Horowitz – Connie Chan, General Partner: Panelist at The Retail Revolution: Experiential E-Commerce in the Physical and Digital World session.
To see the full list of speakers set for RTE2022, please visit https://rte2022.agora.io/page/2201120/speakers.
About Agora
Agora is the leading Real-time Engagement Platform as a Service (RTE PaaS) company. Agora's mission is to make real-time engagement ubiquitous, allowing everyone to interact with anyone, in any application, anytime and anywhere. Agora's platform provides developers with simple, flexible and powerful application programming interfaces, or APIs, to embed real-time video and voice engagement experiences into their applications.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TPS Software announces three key software functionalities to improve client experience and adapt to the growing needs of a dynamic business environments. As the accounting profession sees increased value and growth of its services and technology and finance are increasingly intertwined, TPS has launched a suite of services designed to elevate clients' performance in seamless integrations with compatible software and improved efficiency for managing payments and client operations.
"TPS Software has long brought an incredible level of trust to the accounting profession. Clients have long sought out TPS services for our business integrity, and we have continued to exceed industry standards." says Ted Shandro, President at TPS Software, Inc.
TPS Software is proud to provide firms a much sought-after Client Portal feature that provides a secure and simple method of delivering sensitive documents to clients. The TPS Cloud Axis portal displays clients' invoices in summary and detail views, and if integrated with a payment processor, allows the client to pay the invoices online through the portal.
TPS Cloud Axis Client Portal enables integration with online payment processing services such as Stripe, PayPal, and PayClix. Firms are able to connect to existing accounts for flexibility over payment options. Once a firm integrates the online payment processing with TPS cloud Axis, the firm could start inviting clients to pay online in just a few steps with no manual steps needed.
Lastly, the fully bidirectional link with QuickBooks Online lets clients keep both programs in sync with the A/R transactions and the client's primary information. Any invoice, finance charge, or payment will be synchronized between TPS and QBO, avoiding double entries. It offers the option to Import or Export transactions as frequently as required.
TPS Software is excited to announce these three fully operational functionalities for all Cloud Axis clients, continuing to build upon its foundation as the trusted, efficient accounting practice management software built for accountants.
Founded in 1999, TPS has long-served as a trusted and innovative home for accountants' time, billing, and practice management needs. With over 3,000 firms as clients throughout its history in Canada and the United States, TPS provides a sensible solution with affordable, industry-leading, and effective solutions to small and medium-size accounting firms' needs with both on-premise and cloud-based solutions.
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Leading industry innovators partner to offer powerful solutions for service contractors of all sizes
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XOi Technologies, a leading provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces a new collaboration with FieldConnect, a best-of-breed leader in B2B SaaS for mobile field service providers.
The powerful new integration connects two of the field service industry's most innovative software providers and offers business owners a unique AI- and data-powered solution to increase productivity and profitability.
"XOi's deep data cataloging capabilities, advanced AI-driven analytics and intuitive remote support options enhance the value FieldConnect delivers to its customers," said Robert Hughes, CEO of FieldConnect. "Working together, we're able to provide a uniquely powerful tool to help field service businesses of all sizes elevate customer satisfaction, drive efficiency and accelerate growth."
XOi's advanced cloud-based solution allows field service technicians to utilize, aggregate and analyze critical job data and maximize customer value through industry-leading efficiency, accuracy and accountability. With a full suite of standardized workflows, job documentation capabilities, and technician training and enablement solutions, teams can build deep and easily accessible institutional knowledge bases that support real-time decision-making and data-based continuity. Service teams can apply these extensive data-science capabilities to analyze those foundational elements and strategically respond to evolving data trends and forecasts.
FieldConnect is an award-winning software company specializing in field service management solutions. They focus on mobile workforce solutions for commercial service contractors, construction organizations, and other field service businesses. FieldConnect's best-in-class mobile field service solution extends the default functionality of most ERP solutions. Their suite of workforce management applications improves resource scheduling/dispatching, work order management, real-time sales quoting, end-customer self-service, project time management, and more.
FieldConnect has a second-to-none customer service team that allows support issues to be heard immediately (instead of weeks or months). Their agile development process allows for continuous product improvement with customer feedback front and center with product enhancements. FieldConnect extends many ERP systems including (but not limited to): Microsoft Dynamics, Quickbooks, Vista by Viewpoint, Spectrum by Viewpoint (formerly Dexter+Chaney), Sage, and more.
"Service contractors are facing urgent challenges, from labor shortages and supply disruptions to rising costs and an uncertain economic outlook," said Aaron Salow, founder and CEO of XOi. "By partnering with FieldConnect, we're in position to deliver our technician-focused platform to the leading providers so they can effectively manage workflows and maximize service. When the industry collaborates like this, it creates solutions and opportunities that can transform the service business."
For more information about XOi, visit https://xoi.io.
About XOi Technologies
XOi Technologies, the leading provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, delivers innovative artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower field service teams to drive productivity, elevate customer experience and help close the skilled labor gap. Developed to meet the unique challenges of an industry traditionally underserved by technology, XOi equips field service professionals with groundbreaking technician-enablement tools, including remote support, visual documentation, immediate on-the-job insights and training resources, asset and team management functions, and a comprehensive knowledge base leveraging data from current and historical projects. With a proven record of innovation and demonstrated commitment to the hard-working men and women in the field service industries, XOi has distinguished itself as a pioneer in technician-focused solutions that bring efficiency, transparency, and expertise to every jobsite. For more information about XOi, visit https://xoi.io.
About FieldConnect
Since 2002, FieldConnect has provided mobile solutions designed around the needs of field service organizations. Learn more and request a demo at: https://www.fieldconnect.com/
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 12, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Missfresh Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Missfresh you have until September 12, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Missfresh securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the MF lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/missfresh-loss-submission-form?id=31223&from=4.
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J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IS JULY 12, 2022
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. ("Axsome" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AXSM). The class action is on behalf of a class consisting of those who acquired Axsome securities between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period").
All investors who purchased the shares of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at classmember@whafh.com or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774. You may obtain additional information concerning the action or join the case on our website, www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. you may, no later than July 12, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
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The filed complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
- Axsome's CMC practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07 and its manufacturing process;
- as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 NDA on its initially represented timeline;
- the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the FDA reviewed the AXS-07 NDA;
- accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA;
- as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and
- as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On November 5, 2020, Axsome issued a press release reporting the Company's third quarter 2020 results. That press release disclosed that the Company "plans to submit the [AXS-07] NDA to the FDA in the first quarter of 2021, versus previous guidance of the fourth quarter of 2020, to allow for inclusion of supplemental manufacturing information to ensure a robust submission package."
On this news, Axsome's stock price fell $5.22 per share, or 6.99%, to close at $69.51 per share on November 5, 2020.
Then, on April 25, 2022, Axsome disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that, "[o]n April 22, 2022, Axsome . . . was informed by the [FDA] that [CMC] issues identified during the FDA's review of the Company's [NDA] for its AXS-07 product candidate for the acute treatment of migraine are unresolved." That filing also disclosed that "[b]ased upon the time remaining in the NDA review cycle, the Company expects to receive a Complete Response Letter [('CRL')] with respect to this NDA on or about the Prescription Drug User Fee Act target action date of April 30, 2022."
On this news, Axsome's stock price fell $8.60 per share, or 21.99%, to close at $30.50 per share on April 25, 2022.
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If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this case, please immediately contact Wolf Haldenstein by telephone at (800) 575-0735 or via e-mail at classmember@whafh.com
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LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ET).
Class Period: April 13, 2017 – December 20, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 2, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Energy Transfer lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/energy-transfer-lp-1/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (2) Energy Transfer through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC hired third-party contractor to conduct HDD for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (3) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the FERC was actively investigating the Company's wrongdoing related to the April 13 Release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter; (4) these issues were foreseeably likely to subject Energy Transfer to increased governmental scrutiny and enforcement, as well as increased reputational and financial harm, and would also materially impact Energy Transfer's financial results; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aircastle Limited ("Aircastle") announced today that it increased the size of its unsecured revolving credit facility to $1 billion from $900 million by way of a $100 million commitment from BMO Harris Bank N.A. ("BMO"). The facility expires in April 2025 and provides working capital for general corporate purposes, including aircraft acquisition.
In addition to BMO, the facility's participants consist of nine leading global financial institutions, with Citibank, N.A., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Royal Bank of Canada, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, MUFG Bank, Ltd., BNP Paribas and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as lenders.
Michael Inglese, Aircastle's CEO, stated, "We appreciate the commitment of BMO joining the strong, ongoing support of our bank group to bring this revolving credit facility to $1 billion. As we pursue exciting investment opportunities in a profitable and disciplined manner, our strong access to capital markets is a strategic strength along with our investment grade rating and unique ownership structure."
About Aircastle Limited
Aircastle Limited acquires, leases and sells commercial jet aircraft to airlines throughout the world. As of May 31, 2022, Aircastle owned and managed on behalf of its joint ventures 250 aircraft leased to 74 customers located in 44 countries.
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Aircastle Advisor LLC
Jim Connelly, SVP ESG & Corporate Communications
Tel: +1-203 504-1871
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Innoviz to Provide InnovizTwo LiDAR Sensor and Perception Software
TEL AVIV, Israel , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INVZ) (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading provider of high-performance LiDAR sensors and perception software, announced today that one of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the world has selected Innoviz to become its direct LiDAR supplier across multiple brands. The selection, which is Innoviz's third major design win, follows more than two years of extensive diligence and qualification, and will increase Innoviz's forward-looking order book by $4 billion to $6.6 billion. The company will elaborate further on the new achievement on its coming quarterly earnings call on May 11 at 9:00a.m. ET.
"We are proud to deliver our outstanding InnovizTwo LiDAR and perception software as the direct supplier to support this new series production program," said Innoviz CEO and Co-Founder Omer Keilaf. "Being selected by a large-scale multi-brand global vehicle maker is a significant catalyst for Innoviz and we expect this will affect the entire industry which has been waiting for a decision of this magnitude. We are expecting the scope of this deal to grow even further as additional car brands within the group adopt our platform. In addition, we anticipate more car makers to follow this decision in their autonomous vehicle programs."
You can find footage of InnovizTwo LiDAR performance here.
About Innoviz Technologies
Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, working towards a future with safe autonomous vehicles on the world's roads. Innoviz's LiDAR and perception software "see" better than a human driver and reduce the possibility of error, meeting the automotive industry's strictest expectations for performance and safety. Operating across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Innoviz has been selected by internationally-recognized premium car brands for use in consumer vehicles as well as by other commercial and industrial leaders for a wide range of use cases. For more information, visit innoviz-tech.com.
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This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the services offered by Innoviz, the anticipated technological capability of Innoviz's products, the markets in which Innoviz operates, Innoviz's forward-looking order book, and Innoviz's projected future results. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. "Forward-looking order book" is the cumulative projected future sales of hardware and perception software based on current estimates of volumes and pricing relating to a project. Many factors could cause actual future events, and, in the case of our forward-looking order book, actual orders, to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this announcement, including but not limited to, the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, the ability to convert design wins into definitive orders and the magnitude of such orders, the ability to identify and realize additional opportunities, and potential changes and developments in the highly competitive LiDAR technology and related industries. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in Innoviz's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 30, 2022 and other documents filed by Innoviz from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Innoviz assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Innoviz gives no assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
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Available now in a number of key global remittance markets, including Canada, Kenya, Philippines, and the U.S., with additional countries launching throughout June
DALLAS and SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram, a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source public blockchain that allows money to be tokenized and transferred globally, today announced the initial roll-out of a first-of-its-kind global on/off-ramp service for digital wallets to increase the utility of digital assets by creating a bridge between cash and cryptocurrencies. The service, a result of the partnership between MoneyGram and SDF announced in October 2021, is now available in a number of key remittance markets, including Canada, Kenya, Philippines and the U.S. for the first wave of users, with global cash-out functionality expected to be available by the end of June 2022.
Powered by the Stellar blockchain and Stellar-enabled digital wallets, MoneyGram's retail agent network, and Circle's USD Coin (USDC), a fully-reserved dollar digital currency, the service provides cash users access to the world of cryptocurrency via any participating MoneyGram location. This service is a monumental step towards bridging the gap between physical and digital currencies in a way that has not been done before at scale. As it develops, this solution will pave the way for blockchain technology to further financial inclusion, creating fluidity between cash and crypto so more people can benefit from the digital economy.
To support adoption, MoneyGram will offer this as a zero-fee service for the first 12 months.
"We're thrilled to work alongside the Stellar Development Foundation on this important initiative to bring more opportunities to consumers around the world by making the worlds of crypto and local fiat currency compatible," said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. "At MoneyGram, we're on a mission to deliver innovative financial solutions that connect the world's communities, and the initial launch of this service is another important milestone on our journey. It's especially exciting to launch this service ahead of schedule due to the strong collaboration of our technology teams, and we look forward to further collaboration with SDF as we work on uncovering new ways to utilize blockchain to further streamline cross-border payments."
The partnership focuses on delivering a service that revolutionizes the settlement process. For the first time, settlement with MoneyGram will occur in near-real-time using USDC, one of the world's fastest growing dollar digital currencies. This enables an accelerated collection of funds, improving efficiencies and reducing risks.
"A much-needed solution to the cash-to-crypto on/off-ramp problem is here," said Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation. "Today, almost 2 billion people rely on cash for their livelihood, with no options to access the digital economy. At the same time, a persistent pain point for crypto-native users is off-ramping cryptocurrency quickly and reliably. The groundbreaking nature of this service is how it solves problems for a range of users with varying needs around the world."
With the launch of this service, digital wallet users can now move seamlessly from cash to cryptocurrency, to cash again — all without requiring a bank account or credit card. Consumers can now go into a MoneyGram location to either load their digital wallets to access the digital economy, or cash-out their digital currencies to increase the utility of their holdings.
Users of the Stellar-connected digital wallets Vibrant and LOBSTR, with more wallets expected to be added soon, can now access this service at MoneyGram's participating international retail locations. This service also creates a developer platform that will allow more businesses within the Stellar ecosystem and beyond, including wallets and service providers, to expand the functionality and reach of MoneyGram's integration with the Stellar network. For example, Elliptic, a global leader in crypto asset risk management, will provide MoneyGram with robust blockchain analytics solutions, and Wyre, a leading provider of blockchain payments APIs, will help other wallets, starting with Airtm, a digital dollar account, integrate with the MoneyGram service.
MoneyGram will expand access to the cash-in service into seven more countries by the end of June, at which point cash-out functionality will also be available globally, where permitted by law. Learn more about the service and how to access it at stellar.org/moneygram.
MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments. With a purpose-driven strategy to mobilize the movement of money, a strong culture of fintech innovation, and leading customer-centric capabilities, MoneyGram has grown to serve nearly 150 million people around the world over the last five years. The Company leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world's leading brands to serve consumers through MoneyGram Online (MGO), its direct-to-consumer digital business, its global retail network and its emerging embedded finance business for enterprise customers, MoneyGram as a Service. For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.
Stellar is a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network for financial products and services. It is both a cross-currency transaction system and a platform for digital asset issuance, designed to connect the world's financial infrastructure. Financial institutions worldwide issue assets and settle payments on the Stellar network, which has grown to over 6 million accounts. For more information, visit stellar.org.
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source network that connects the world's financial infrastructure. Founded in 2014, the Foundation helps maintain Stellar's codebase, supports the technical and business communities building on the network, and serves as a voice to regulators and institutions. The Foundation seeks to create equitable access to the global financial system, using the Stellar network to unlock the world's economic potential through blockchain technology. For more information, visit stellar.org/foundation.
Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle is the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), one of the fastest growing dollar digital currencies powering always-on internet-native commerce and payments. Today, Circle's transactional services, business accounts, and platform APIs are giving rise to a new generation of financial services and commerce applications that hold the promise of raising global economic prosperity for all through the frictionless exchange of financial value. Additionally, Circle operates SeedInvest, a leading startup fundraising platform in the U.S. Learn more at https://circle.com
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BEIJING, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RLX Technology Inc. ("RLX Technology" or the "Company") (NYSE: RLX), a leading branded e-vapor company in China, today announced that one of its subsidiaries has obtained a License for Manufacturing Enterprise from the department of tobacco monopoly administration under the State Council of the People's Republic of China (the "State Tobacco Monopoly Administration") to own the RELX brand and manufacture RELX branded e-vapor rechargeable devices, cartridge products, and products sold in combination with e-vapor rechargeable devices and cartridge products in compliance with China's Administrative Measures for E-Cigarettes. The approved manufacturing capacity is 15,050,000 units of e-vapor rechargeable devices per year, 328,700,000 units of cartridge products per year, and 6,100,000 units of disposable e-vapor products per year. The valid term for the License for Manufacturing Enterprise obtained is from July 18, 2022 to July 31, 2023.
Since the first quarter of 2022, the relevant government authorities in China have issued a series of implementing rules and guiding opinions to strengthen oversight of e-cigarette products and regulate the e-cigarette industry. These rules and opinions set forth that, among others, all e-cigarette manufacturing enterprises must apply with the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration and obtain a License for Manufacturing Enterprise.
Ms. Ying (Kate) Wang, Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Directors and CEO of RLX Technology, commented, "This license represents an important milestone in our strategic roadmap as we strive to comply with the new regulatory requirements in a timely manner. We believe that we are well-positioned to achieve compliance in our operations according to schedule. To adapt to the new market dynamics and ensure business development, we will, and will urge our business partners to, continue making efforts to comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, obtaining requisite licenses and regulatory approvals, developing products that meet the mandatory national standards, and processing all transactions via the National E-cigarette Transaction Platform when it is implemented. Looking forward, under regulatory guidance, as a trusted e-vapor brand for adult smokers, we will remain committed to providing high-quality products that deliver superior performance and safety in strict compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while exploring new growth opportunities in the industry."
About RLX Technology Inc.
RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE: RLX) is a leading branded e-vapor company in China. The Company leverages its strong in-house technology and product development capabilities and in-depth insights into adult smokers' needs to develop superior e-vapor products. RLX Technology Inc. sells its products through an integrated offline distribution and retail model tailored to China's e-vapor market.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.relxtech.com.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday it is the West’s own fault that the flow of Russian natural gas to European customers has dwindled and warned that it could continue ebbing.
Putin’s statement further cranked up pressure on the European Union, which fears Russia could cut off gas to wreak economic and political havoc in Europe in the winter.
Speaking to Russian reporters in Tehran, where he attended the talks with the leaders of Iran and Turkey, Putin said the amount of gas pumped through the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany will fall further from 60 million to 30 million cubic meters a day, or about one fifth of its capacity, if a turbine isn’t quickly replaced.
He added that Russia could launch the recently completed Nord Stream 2 pipeline that has never entered service, but noted that it would only have half of its designated capacity because the rest has been used for domestic needs.
The Russian leader also warned the West that its plan to cap the prices of Russian oil as part of its sanctions over Ukraine will destabilize the global oil market and make prices soar.
“We are hearing some crazy ideas about restricting the volumes of Russian oil and capping the Russian oil price,” he said. “The result will be the same — a rise in prices. Prices will skyrocket.”
Since Russian troops rolled into Ukraine in February, the EU has approved bans on Russian coal and most oil to take effect later this year but did not include natural gas because the 27-nation bloc depends on it to power factories, generate electricity and heat homes.
However, Russia’s Gazprom state-controlled natural gas giant reduced gas deliveries through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany by 60% last month, citing technical problems after a turbine that Siemens sent to Canada for overhaul couldn’t be returned because of sanctions. Canada and Germany made a deal to return the turbine, but Putin said Tuesday that Gazprom still hasn’t received the relevant documents.
The Russian leader said that Gazprom was to shut another turbine for repairs in late July, and if the one that was sent to Canada isn’t returned by that time the flow of gas will ebb even more.
As another reason for the supply reduction, he pointed out that Ukraine closed a branch of a transit pipeline carrying Russian gas to the West through territory controlled by Moscow-based separatists. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/putin-warns-eu-that-gas-supplies-could-keep-dwindling/ | 2022-07-20T16:24:37Z |
"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."
This Sherlock Holmes quote from Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles," delivered by the endearing Dustin Henderson in the new season of "Stranger Things," reminded me of the quest to understand how life really works. It's a bit of a never-ending story.
No matter where and when we look, there is always something waiting to be discovered.
As we try to understand how a single mutation can cause rare genetic disorders, scientists are hot on the trail of "the age of human therapeutic gene editing" and even tinkering with reverse aging. Contemplating missions to the moon and Mars means accounting for how the human body will survive long-term spaceflight -- not just physically but emotionally and mentally as well.
As humans, we can't help it. The more we explore, the more challenges we uncover along the way -- including rare species that need our help.
Fortunately, the world is full of intrepid souls who keep running up that hill of revelation.
Fantastic creatures
One of the most endangered penguin species in the world has a reputation for being loudmouthed and sassy.
The yellow-eyed penguin, which lives in New Zealand, is locally called hoiho, which means "noise shouter" in Māori. But the population of this unique, solitary species has dropped dramatically in recent years. Only about 3,000 remain in the wild.
The aquatic birds suffer from starvation, rising temperatures, water pollution, toxic algae blooms, injuries and a mystery disease called red lung, which scientists are still trying to understand.
New Zealand's Penguin Place takes in hundreds of hoiho at its rescue and rehab center to make sure they have a chance at surviving. It's a place for the feisty birds -- which are capable of giving a good slap -- to rest and receive treatment and lots of delicious fish.
Conservationists are hopeful that refuges such as Penguin Place will help the hoiho bounce back.
Other worlds
At first glance, Neptune and Uranus could be planetary twins. The distant, icy worlds are similar in size and atmospheric composition.
But as Voyager 2 revealed when it flew by both planets in 1989, they aren't the same color. Neptune has a bright blue appearance, while Uranus is a paler shade of cyan blue.
Now, scientists think they know the reason behind this difference: a thick layer of haze that builds up in Uranus' atmosphere, causing it to be a whiter shade of pale.
And speaking of planets, keep your eyes on the night sky for an alignment of five planets this month.
The wonder
If you want to see the world's largest living plant, you're going to need a bigger boat.
The marine plant, called Posidonia australis, stretches for more than 112 miles (180 kilometers) in Shark Bay off the coast of Western Australia.
In case you wondered, that seagrass sprawl is about the distance between San Diego and Los Angeles.
Researchers were shocked to find that it's a single plant with an unexpected way of expanding: The seagrass clones itself.
A long time ago
Meet the original headbangers.
When paleontologists found an odd fossil in China's northwestern Junggar Basin, they weren't quite sure what to make of the creature.
Discokeryx xiezhi was a strange early relative of the giraffe that lived 17 million years ago, a new analysis has found.
Equipped with helmet-like headgear and the most complex head-neck joints ever seen in a mammal, the giraffoid was perfectly suited for competitive headbutting in the quest for courtship.
Perhaps the most surprising part of the discovery, apart from the fact that it looks like the animal wore a nifty bowler hat, is that Discokeryx xiezhi has shed light on why the modern giraffe evolved to have such a long neck.
Unearthed
Ancient relics and colored sarcophagi are some of the latest finds from Egypt's Saqqara necropolis.
Revealed to the public this week, the collection includes the largest discovery of bronze statues in the region dating to the fifth century BC. The 150 statues were modeled after gods such as Anubis, Nefertem and Amun.
An Egyptian archaeological mission has been working in the royal burial grounds, 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Cairo, since 2018.
So far, the researchers have also uncovered hundreds of other well-preserved items, including jewelry, mummies, masks and figurines.
Take note
Don't miss out on these:
-- The Hubble Space Telescope looked straight into the heart of a grand design spiral galaxy and shared a stunning head-on view.
-- Energy experts warn that states may not have enough power to meet demand during a hotter than normal summer -- and grid operators aren't accounting for extreme weather driven by the climate crisis in their planning.
-- Fossilized teeth have shown that great white sharks may have doomed megalodons to extinction despite the fact that "The Meg" was almost four times larger.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced today it will release the Company's financial results for its fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 after market close on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. eastern time that same day during which Company executives will review the financial results.
The call will be broadcast over the Internet at www.VailResorts.com. To listen to the call, go to the website and select the Investor Relations section. Those wishing to participate via telephone should dial (800) 289-0720 to be connected. Callers outside of the U.S. or Canada should dial (323) 701-0160.
In addition, a replay of the call will be available two hours following the conclusion of the conference call through 8:00 p.m. eastern time on October 12, 2022. To access the replay, dial (888) 203-1112 (U.S. and Canada) or (719) 457-0820 (international), pass code 6897712. The call also will be archived at www.VailResorts.com.
About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the Rock Resorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — It started in 1948 as a society midnight supper, and it wasn’t even at the Met.
Fast forward 70-plus years, and the Met Gala is something totally different, one of the most photographed events in the world for its head-spinning red carpet — though the famous carpeted steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art aren’t always red. We’re talking Rihanna as a bejeweled pope. Zendaya as Cinderella with a light-up gown. Katy Perry as a chandelier morphing into a hamburger. Also: Beyoncé in her “naked dress.” Kim Kardashian in a face-covering bodysuit. Billy Porter as an Egyptian sun god, carried on a litter by six shirtless men. And Lady Gaga’s 16-minute striptease.
Not to forget, the Met Gala is still a fundraiser — last year the evening earned more than a whopping $16.4 million for the Met’s Costume Institute. Let’s also not forget that it launches the annual spring fashion exhibitthat brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the museum.
But it’s the Met Gala carpet itself (now watchable for everyone, on livestream) that draws the world’s eyes, with the guest list strategically withheld until the last minute — a collection of stars from movies, music, fashion, sports, politics and elsewhere that probably makes for thehighest celebrity wattage-per square foot of any party in the world.
Herewith, a primer for the 2022 Met gala, which is on May 2:
AGAIN, ALREADY?
Yes, we just did this in the fall. The annual fundraiser for the Met’s Costume Institute is traditionally held the first Monday in May, but because of the pandemic, a postponed gala was held in September.
WHO’S HOSTING THE 2022 MET GALA?
This year’s hosts are Regina King, power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
September’s slate of hosts included Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman and Naomi Osaka.
Of course, Vogue’s Anna Wintour is supervising the whole shebang as she has since the ’90s. Her fellow honorary co-chairs are designer Tom Ford and Instagram head Adam Mosseri.
IS THERE A THEME FOR THE MET GALA?
Of course. The Met Gala theme for this year is “Gilded glamour, white-tie,” guests have been told.
As usual, the sartorial theme comes from the exhibit the gala launches: “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” which is the second of star curator Andrew Bolton’s two-part show exploring the roots of American style.
This one will showcase some lesser-known designers, and also some top film directors, including Sofia Coppola, Martin Scorsese, host King, and last year’s Oscar winner Chloé Zhao. Their work will be displayed in the period rooms of the American Wing, so expect some grand fashion, like those gowns from HBO’s “The Gilded Age.” Artfully ripped jeans, this time? Not so much.
DOES EVERYONE FOLLOW THE MET GALA THEME?
Not really. Some eschew it and just go for big and crazy. But expect some guests to have carefully researched the theme and to come in perfect sync with the exhibit. It was hard to beat the carpet, for example, when the theme was “Catholic imagination” and Rihanna came as the pope, Zendaya channeled Joan of Arc, and Perry navigated the crowd with a set of enormous angel wings.
HOW MUCH DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A MET GALA TICKET?
Wrong question. You cannot just “buy” a ticket. The right question is, IF I were famous or powerful and got invited, how much would it cost?
IF I GOT INVITED TO THE MET GALA, HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST?
Well, you might not pay yourself. Generally companies buy tables. A fashion label — Michael Kors, for example — would then host its desired celebrities, or fashion muses. But each paid seat reportedly costs around $35,000, though some guests are invited for free.
SO WHO GETS INVITED TO THE MET GALA?
This year, there will be 400 guests — similar to the September gala, and lower than pre-pandemic highs of 500-600. Trying to predict? Take out your pen and jot down some A-listers, the buzzier the better.
Newly minted Oscar or Grammy winners, for example — or fashion favorites like Chalamet, who wore white Converse shoes last year. Do the same with pop music, sports, politics, fashion of course … and Broadway, a special favorite of Wintour’s (and remember, Miranda’s a host this year). Now, cross everyone off your list except the very top.
At the Met Gala, everybody’s A-list.
THAT MUST BE AN EXAGGERATION.
Not really. Ask Tina Fey. She went in 2010 and later described walking around trying to find somebody “normal,” e.g. not too famous, to sit and talk with. That ended up being Barbara Walters.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED IN THE MET GALA?
Well, these days you can watch the whole carpet unfold on livestream. And really, the carpet is the party. (Ask Gaga!)
If you’re in New York City you can also join fans across the street from the museum on Fifth Avenue, and even further away on Madison Avenue, pressed up against police barricades. You might get lucky: Last year, Chalamet ran over to greet his admirers.
DO WE KNOW WHO’S COMING? AND WHO ISN’T?
Like we said, it’s secret. But reports slip out, often about who is not coming. Fashion favorite Zendaya has confirmed she has other plans. And Rihanna is about to give birth, so we’d assume she’ll skip, but then again, she’s Rihanna so let’s not assume anything.
WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE THE MET GALA?
Entering the museum, guests walk past an impossibly enormous flower arrangement in the lobby (one was over 250,000 white roses) and over to cocktails, often held in the airy Petrie Court. Or, they head to view the exhibit.
Around 8 p.m., they’re summoned to dinner — perhaps by a team of buglers (“Are they going to do that between every course?” actor Gary Oldman asked aloud one year.) We can’t personally describe anything beyond that, either dinner or the musical performance, but you can find clips of Rihanna singing on the table tops in the documentary “The First Monday in May,” and it looks fun.
IS IT FUN FOR EVERYONE?
Occasionally, someone says no. Fey, in a comic rant to David Letterman in 2015, described the gala as a “jerk parade” and said it included everyone you’d ever want to punch, if you had millions of arms.
Amy Schumer said she felt awkward and left “earlier than should be allowed.” But most profess to having fun.
Then there was Joan Collins, who arrived channeling her imperious “Dynasty” character, Alexis, in 2018, ready to have a blast, but seeking liquid sustenance. “I’m having a great time,” she told The Associated Press. “I’d be even better if I had a drink.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/met-gala-returns-a-guide-to-fashions-big-night/ | 2022-04-29T07:03:54Z |
Agreement includes commitment to convert Anglo American ultra-class haul trucks to zero-emission
SEATTLE, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on their recent joint success introducing the world's largest zero-emission haul truck, creative engineering company First Mode and Anglo American have agreed to combine First Mode and Anglo American's nuGen™ Zero Emissions Haulage Solution ("ZEHS") under the First Mode name to accelerate the further development and commercialization of nuGen™ ZEHS.
Upon expected completion of the transaction in Q4 2022, the newly combined First Mode business would enter into a supplier agreement to decarbonize Anglo American's global fleet of ultra-class haul trucks, of which approximately 400 are currently in operation. First Mode's solution would also provide associated site infrastructure, offering an end-to-end decarbonization method. Converting 400 ultra-class haul trucks to zero-emission is equivalent to taking 280,000 CO2-emitting cars off the road.
The transaction would also include an additional capital investment by Anglo American to facilitate the growth of the organization and the deployment of its solutions to market. Upon completion of the transaction, Anglo American would hold a majority shareholding of the new business. Anglo American had previously acquired a 10% strategic equity interest in First Mode in 2021.
The new First Mode entity allows strategic third parties to co-invest alongside Anglo American, offering the opportunity to accelerate their own decarbonization goals and participate in the potential offered by clean ZEHS technology.
"We started First Mode to solve meaningful and difficult problems," said Chris Voorhees, president and CEO of First Mode. "Climate change and energy security are the paramount challenges of our time, and I am so proud this will be First Mode's focus as we enter this next phase of growth. Now is the right time, and this is the right team, to build the barely possible for this extraordinary set of problems."
In addition to developing clean energy powerplants to replace diesel engines in 300-ton capacity haul trucks, First Mode will provide critical mine site infrastructure for hydrogen refueling, battery recharging, and hydrogen production.
"Our vision is to develop turnkey decarbonization strategies across heavy industries like rail, mining, and maritime, providing the same level of service that operators are used to today," said Rhae Adams, chief operating officer of First Mode. "While we are starting today with the retrofit of existing customer vehicles, we look forward to working with a wide range of OEM platform makes and models, including new vehicles."
At deal close, First Mode intends to establish a corporate headquarters in London, continue to expand its technology and production hub in Seattle and subsidiary in Perth, and establish new locations near to where clients are located worldwide.
About First Mode
First Mode is a creative engineering company building the barely possible to enable a sustainable future for everyone. We design and deliver critically needed products and technologies focused on zero-emission mobility, decarbonization of heavy industry, and production and distribution of green hydrogen.
About nuGen™ ZEHS
Conceived as part of Anglo American's FutureSmart Mining™ programme, nuGen™ ZEHS is an end-to-end solution to decarbonise heavy duty transport and includes hydrogen production, on-site storage, ultra-heavy duty refuelling and hydrogen-battery hybrid powertrains to replace incumbent fossil fuel technology. With diesel emissions from its mine haul truck fleets accounting for 10-15% of Anglo American's total Scope 1 emissions, and haulage trucks accounting for approximately 80% of diesel emissions at open pit mines, nuGen™ ZEHS will play an important role in delivering not only Anglo American's target of carbon neutral operations by 2040, but also supporting the decarbonisation of the mining industry, with potential across other industries.
About Anglo American
Anglo American is a leading global mining company and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive operations, with a broad range of future development options, provides many of the future-enabling metals and minerals for a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast growing every day demands of billions of consumers. With our people at the heart of our business, we use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and to mine, process, move and market our products to our customers – safely and sustainably.
As a responsible producer of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum group metals, premium quality iron ore and steelmaking coal, and nickel – with crop nutrients in development – we are committed to being carbon neutral across our operations by 2040. More broadly, our Sustainable Mining Plan commits us to a series of stretching goals to ensure we work towards a healthy environment, creating thriving communities and building trust as a corporate leader. We work together with our business partners and diverse stakeholders to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, for society as a whole, and for our shareholders. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.
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WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Total revenues increased to $80.6 billion, up 11.0% compared to prior year
- GAAP diluted EPS of $2.23 and Adjusted EPS of $2.40
KEY FINANCIAL DATA
YEAR-TO-DATE HIGHLIGHTS
- Total revenues increased to $157.5 billion, up 11.1% compared to prior year
- GAAP diluted EPS of $3.97 and Adjusted EPS of $4.62
- Generated cash flow from operations of $9.0 billion
- Repaid $1.5 billion of long-term debt
2022 FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE
- Raised GAAP diluted EPS guidance range to $7.23 to $7.43 from $6.93 to $7.13
- Raised Adjusted EPS guidance range to $8.40 to $8.60 from $8.20 to $8.40
- Raised cash flow from operations guidance range to $12.5 billion to $13.5 billion from $12.0 billion to $13.0 billion
CEO Commentary
"Despite a challenging economic environment, our differentiated business model helped drive strong results this quarter, with significant revenue growth across all of our business segments. The continued success of our foundational businesses accelerated our strategy to expand access to health services and help consumers navigate to the best site of care. We remain a trusted community health destination for millions of individuals with health products and services that engage customers in all aspects of their health wherever and whenever they need it."
-Karen S. Lynch, CVS Health President and CEO
The Company presents both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures in this press release to assist in the comparison of the Company's past financial performance with its current financial performance. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" beginning on page 12 and endnotes beginning on page 23 for explanations of non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release. See pages 14 through 15 and page 22 for reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure used in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
Consolidated Second Quarter Results
For the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year:
- Total revenues increased 11.0% driven by growth across all segments.
- Operating income increased 5.6% primarily due to a $225 million pre-tax gain on the sale of PayFlex Holdings, Inc. ("PayFlex"), which was consummated on June 1, 2022, and a decrease in amortization of intangible assets compared to prior year, partially offset by a slight decrease in adjusted operating income.
- Adjusted operating income decreased $77 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year. The decrease in adjusted operating income was primarily driven by declines in the Retail/LTC and Corporate/Other segments, largely offset by increases in the Health Care Benefits and Pharmacy Services segments. See pages 3 through 5 and page 21 for additional discussion of adjusted operating income performance of the Company's segments.
- Interest expense decreased $53 million, or 8.3%, due to lower debt in the three months ended June 30, 2022.
- The effective income tax rate increased to 26.5% compared to 25.3% in the prior year primarily due to basis differences on the sale of PayFlex in the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Health Care Benefits Segment
The Health Care Benefits segment offers a full range of insured and self-insured ("ASC") medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health products and services. The segment results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
- Total revenues increased 10.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year driven by growth across all product lines.
- Adjusted operating income increased 13.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily driven by strong underlying performance, including higher favorable development of prior-periods' health care cost estimates in the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year, and membership growth across all product lines. These increases were partially offset by incremental investments to support growth in the business and net realized capital losses.
- The MBR decreased to 82.9% in the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 84.1% in the prior year reflective of strong underlying performance, including higher favorable development of prior-periods' health care cost estimates in the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year.
- Medical membership as of June 30, 2022 of 24.4 million increased 922,000 members compared with June 30, 2021, reflecting increases across all product lines.
- Medical membership as of June 30, 2022 of 24.4 million decreased 90,000 members compared with March 31, 2022, primarily due to the decrease of approximately 266,000 members in connection with the divestiture of the Company's international health care business domiciled in Thailand ("Thailand business") during the second quarter of 2022. Excluding the impact of this divestiture, membership increased across all product lines compared with March 31, 2022.
- The segment experienced favorable development of prior-periods' health care cost estimates in its Government Services and Commercial businesses during the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily attributable to first quarter 2022 performance.
- Prior years' health care costs payable estimates developed favorably by $666 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022. This development is reported on a basis consistent with the prior years' development reported in the health care costs payable table in the Company's annual audited financial statements and does not directly correspond to an increase in 2022 operating results.
See the supplemental information on page 17 for additional information regarding the performance of the Health Care Benefits segment.
Pharmacy Services Segment
The Pharmacy Services segment provides a full range of pharmacy benefit management solutions to employers, health plans, government employee groups and government sponsored programs. The segment results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
- Total revenues increased 11.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily driven by increased pharmacy claims volume, growth in specialty pharmacy and brand inflation, partially offset by continued client price improvements.
- Adjusted operating income increased 5.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily driven by improved purchasing economics, including increased contributions from the products and services of the Company's group purchasing organization. These increases were partially offset by continued client price improvements, decreased contributions from pharmacy and/or other administrative services for 340B covered entities and increased restructuring and business integration costs in the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year.
- Total pharmacy claims processed increased 3.9% on a 30-day equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by net new business, increased utilization and the impact of an extended cough, cold and flu season compared to the prior year, partially offset by decreased COVID-19 vaccinations. Excluding the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations, total pharmacy claims processed increased 5.7% on a 30-day equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year.
See the supplemental information on page 19 for additional information regarding the performance of the Pharmacy Services segment.
Retail/LTC Segment
The Retail/LTC segment fulfills prescriptions for medications, provides patient care programs, sells a wide assortment of health and wellness products and general merchandise, provides health care services through walk-in medical clinics, provides medical diagnostic testing, administers vaccinations and provides pharmacy services to long-term care facilities. The segment results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
- Total revenues increased 6.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily driven by increased prescription and front store volume, including the sale of COVID-19 over-the-counter test kits and the impact of an extended cough, cold and flu season compared to the prior year, as well as pharmacy brand inflation. These increases were partially offset by decreased COVID-19 vaccinations and diagnostic testing, the impact of recent generic introductions and continued pharmacy reimbursement pressure.
- Adjusted operating income decreased 9.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily driven by continued pharmacy reimbursement pressure, decreased COVID-19 vaccinations, increased investments in the segment's operations and capabilities and the absence of a $125 million gain from an anti-trust legal settlement recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2021. These decreases were partially offset by the increased prescription and front store volume described above, improved generic drug purchasing and the favorable impact of business initiatives in the three months ended June 30, 2022.
- Prescriptions filled increased 1.6% on a 30-day equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily driven by increased utilization and the impact of an extended cough, cold and flu season compared to the prior year, partially offset by decreased COVID-19 vaccinations. Excluding the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations, prescriptions filled increased 4.6% on a 30-day equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year.
See the supplemental information on page 20 for additional information regarding the performance of the Retail/LTC segment.
2022 Full-Year Guidance
The Company raised its full-year 2022 GAAP diluted EPS guidance range to $7.23 to $7.43 from $6.93 to $7.13 and raised its full-year 2022 Adjusted EPS guidance range to $8.40 to $8.60 from $8.20 to $8.40. The Company also raised its full-year 2022 cash flow from operations guidance range to $12.5 billion to $13.5 billion from $12.0 billion to $13.0 billion.
The adjustments between full-year 2022 GAAP diluted EPS and Adjusted EPS include amortization of intangible assets, the gain on the divestiture of PayFlex, a legal settlement, a loss on assets held for sale, the corresponding income tax benefit or expense related to the items excluded from adjusted income attributable to CVS Health and the impact of certain discrete tax items concluded in the first quarter of 2022.
Teleconference and Webcast
The Company will be holding a conference call today for investors at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its second quarter results. An audio webcast of the call will be broadcast simultaneously for all interested parties through the Investor Relations section of the CVS Health website at http://investors.cvshealth.com. This webcast will be archived and available on the website for a one-year period following the conference call.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of CVS Health Corporation. Statements in this press release that are forward-looking include, but are not limited to, Ms. Lynch's quotation, the information under the headings "2022 Full-Year Guidance" and "Q2 In The Spotlight" and the information included in the endnotes and reconciliations. By their nature, all forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and/or quantify. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to the risks and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the potential emergence of additional variants, vaccine and testing protocols, government testing initiatives, the geographies impacted by and the severity and duration of the pandemic, the pandemic's impact on the U.S. and global economies and consumer behavior and health care utilization patterns, and the timing, scope and impact of stimulus legislation and other federal, state and local governmental responses to the pandemic, as well as the risks and uncertainties described in our Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section and under the heading "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 and our Current Reports on Form 8-K.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on CVS Health's forward-looking statements. CVS Health's forward-looking statements are and will be based upon management's then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance, and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. CVS Health does not assume any duty to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, uncertainties or otherwise.
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Non-GAAP Financial Information
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures to analyze underlying business performance and trends. The Company believes that providing these non-GAAP financial measures enhances the Company's and investors' ability to compare the Company's past financial performance with its current performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided as supplemental information to the financial measures presented in this press release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company's definitions of its non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Non-GAAP financial measures such as consolidated adjusted operating income, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) and adjusted income attributable to CVS Health exclude from the relevant GAAP metrics, as applicable: amortization of intangible assets and other items, if any, that neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance.
The Company's Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate excludes from the relevant GAAP metric the corresponding tax benefit or expense related to the amortization of intangible assets and other items, if any, that neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance and certain discrete tax items.
For the periods covered in this press release, the following items are excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures described above, as applicable, because the Company believes they neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance:
- The Company's acquisition activities have resulted in the recognition of intangible assets as required under the acquisition method of accounting which consist primarily of trademarks, customer contracts/relationships, covenants not to compete, technology, provider networks and value of business acquired. Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are tested for impairment when events indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The amortization of intangible assets is reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in operating expenses within each segment. Although intangible assets contribute to the Company's revenue generation, the amortization of intangible assets does not directly relate to the underwriting of the Company's insurance products, the services performed for the Company's customers or the sale of the Company's products or services. Additionally, intangible asset amortization expense typically fluctuates based on the size and timing of the Company's acquisition activity. Accordingly, the Company believes excluding the amortization of intangible assets enhances the Company's and investors' ability to compare the Company's past financial performance with its current performance and to analyze underlying business performance and trends. Intangible asset amortization excluded from the related non-GAAP financial measure represents the entire amount recorded within the Company's GAAP financial statements, and the revenue generated by the associated intangible assets has not been excluded from the related non-GAAP financial measure. Intangible asset amortization is excluded from the related non-GAAP financial measure because the amortization, unlike the related revenue, is not affected by operations of any particular period unless an intangible asset becomes impaired or the estimated useful life of an intangible asset is revised.
- During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the gain on divestiture of subsidiary represents the pre-tax gain on the sale of PayFlex, which the Company sold on June 1, 2022, for approximately $775 million. The gain on divestiture is reflected as a reduction in operating expenses in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations within the Health Care Benefits segment.
- During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the legal settlement relates to the agreement with the State of Florida, entered into in March 2022, to resolve opioid claims dating back more than a decade. Under this agreement, CVS Health Corporation settled all opioid claims against it and its subsidiaries by the State of Florida for $484 million, inclusive of certain legal fees, to be paid over a period of 18 years. The legal settlement is reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations in operating expenses within the Corporate/Other segment.
- During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the loss on assets held for sale relates to the Commercial Business reporting unit within the Health Care Benefits segment. In March 2022, the Company reached an agreement to sell its Thailand business, which was included in the Commercial Business reporting unit. At that time, a portion of the Commercial Business goodwill was specifically allocated to the Thailand business. The net assets of the Thailand business were accounted for as assets held for sale at March 31, 2022. The carrying value of the Thailand business was determined to be greater than its fair value and a loss on assets held for sale was recorded during the first quarter of 2022. The sale closed in the second quarter of 2022, and the ultimate loss on the sale was not material. The loss on assets held for sale is reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations in operating expenses within the Health Care Benefits segment.
- During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, acquisition-related integration costs relate to the acquisition of Aetna Inc. The acquisition-related integration costs are reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in operating expenses within the Corporate/Other segment.
- In June 2021, the Company received $61 million related to a purchase price working capital adjustment for an acquisition completed during the first quarter of 2020. The resolution of this matter occurred subsequent to the acquisition accounting measurement period and is reflected in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 as a reduction of operating expenses within the Health Care Benefits segment.
- The corresponding tax benefit or expense related to the items excluded from adjusted income attributable to CVS Health and Adjusted EPS above. The nature of each non-GAAP adjustment is evaluated to determine whether a discrete adjustment should be made to the adjusted income tax provision. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company's adjusted income tax provision also excludes the impact of certain discrete tax items concluded in the first quarter of 2022.
See endnotes (1) and (2) on page 23 for definitions of non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure are presented on pages 14 through 15 and page 22.
Supplemental Information
(Unaudited)
The Company's segments maintain separate financial information, and the Company's chief operating decision maker (the "CODM") evaluates the segments' operating results on a regular basis in deciding how to allocate resources among the segments and in assessing segment performance. The CODM evaluates the performance of the Company's segments based on adjusted operating income, which is defined as operating income (GAAP measure) excluding the impact of amortization of intangible assets and other items, if any, that neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance as further described in endnote (1). The Company uses adjusted operating income as its principal measure of segment performance as it enhances the Company's ability to compare past financial performance with current performance and analyze underlying business performance and trends.
The following is a reconciliation of financial measures of the Company's segments to the consolidated totals:
- Adjusted operating loss increased 50.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily driven by the strengthening of reserves in the Company's long-term care insurance business and a decrease in net investment income.
Adjusted Earnings Per Share Guidance
(Unaudited)
The following reconciliations of projected net income attributable to CVS Health to projected adjusted income attributable to CVS Health and calculations of projected GAAP diluted EPS and projected Adjusted EPS contain forward-looking information. All forward-looking information involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking information for a number of reasons as described in our SEC filings, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section and under the heading "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" earlier in this press release and endnote (2) later in this press release for more information on how we calculate Adjusted EPS.
Endnotes
(1) The Company defines adjusted operating income as operating income (GAAP measure) excluding the impact of amortization of intangible assets and other items, if any, that neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance, such as gains/losses on divestitures, certain legal settlements, losses on assets held for sale, acquisition-related integration costs and acquisition purchase price adjustments outside of the acquisition accounting measurement period. The Company uses adjusted operating income as its principal measure of segment performance as it enhances the Company's ability to compare past financial performance with current performance and analyze underlying business performance and trends. The consolidated measure is not determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, consolidated operating income. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" earlier in this press release for additional information regarding the items excluded from consolidated operating income in determining consolidated adjusted operating income.
(2) Adjusted EPS is calculated by dividing adjusted income attributable to CVS Health by the Company's weighted average diluted shares outstanding. The Company defines adjusted income attributable to CVS Health as net income attributable to CVS Health (GAAP measure) excluding the impact of amortization of intangible assets and other items, if any, that neither relate to the ordinary course of the Company's business nor reflect the Company's underlying business performance, such as gains/losses on divestitures, certain legal settlements, losses on assets held for sale, acquisition-related integration costs, acquisition purchase price adjustments outside of the acquisition accounting measurement period and the corresponding income tax benefit or expense related to the items excluded from adjusted income attributable to CVS Health. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" earlier in this press release for additional information regarding the items excluded from net income attributable to CVS Health in determining adjusted income attributable to CVS Health.
(3) Medical benefit ratio is calculated as benefit costs divided by premium revenues and represents the percentage of premium revenues spent on medical benefits for the Company's insured members. Management uses MBR to assess the underlying business performance and underwriting of its insurance products, understand variances between actual results and expected results and identify trends in period-over-period results. MBR provides management and investors with information useful in assessing the operating results of the Company's insured Health Care Benefits products.
(4) Medical membership represents the number of members covered by the Company's insured and ASC medical products and related services at a specified point in time. Management uses this metric to understand variances between actual medical membership and expected amounts as well as trends in period-over-period results. This metric provides management and investors with information useful in understanding the impact of medical membership on segment total revenues and operating results.
(5) Total pharmacy claims processed represents the number of prescription claims processed through the Company's pharmacy benefits manager and dispensed by either its retail network pharmacies or its own mail and specialty pharmacies. Prescriptions filled represents the number of prescriptions dispensed through the Retail/LTC segment's pharmacies. Management uses these metrics to understand variances between actual claims processed and prescriptions dispensed, respectively, and expected amounts as well as trends in period-over-period results. These metrics provide management and investors with information useful in understanding the impact of pharmacy claim volume and prescription volume, respectively, on segment total revenues and operating results.
(6) Includes an adjustment to convert 90-day prescriptions to the equivalent of three 30-day prescriptions. This adjustment reflects the fact that these prescriptions include approximately three times the amount of product days supplied compared to a normal prescription.
(7) Pharmacy network is defined as claims filled at retail and specialty retail pharmacies, including the Company's retail pharmacies and long-term care pharmacies, but excluding Maintenance Choice activity, which is included within the mail choice category. Maintenance Choice permits eligible client plan members to fill their maintenance prescriptions through mail order delivery or at a CVS pharmacy retail store for the same price as mail order.
(8) Mail choice is defined as claims filled at a Pharmacy Services mail order facility, which includes specialty mail claims inclusive of Specialty Connect® claims picked up at a retail pharmacy, as well as prescriptions filled at the Company's retail pharmacies under the Maintenance Choice program.
(9) Days claims payable is calculated by dividing the health care costs payable at the end of each quarter by the average health care costs per day during such quarter. Management and investors use this metric as an indicator of the adequacy of the Company's health care costs payable liability at the end of each quarter and as an indicator of changes in such adequacy over time.
(10) Gross profit is calculated as the segment's total revenues less its cost of products sold. Gross margin is calculated by dividing the segment's gross profit by its total revenues and represents the percentage of total revenues that remains after incurring direct costs associated with the segment's products sold and services provided. Gross margin provides investors with information that may be useful in assessing the operating results of the Company's Pharmacy Services and Retail/LTC segments.
(11) Generic dispensing rate is calculated by dividing the segment's generic drug prescriptions processed or filled by its total prescriptions processed or filled. Management uses this metric to evaluate the effectiveness of the business at encouraging the use of generic drugs when they are available and clinically appropriate, which aids in decreasing costs for client members and retail customers. This metric provides management and investors with information useful in understanding trends in segment total revenues and operating results.
(12) Same store sales and prescription volume represent the change in revenues and prescriptions filled in the Company's retail pharmacy stores that have been operating for greater than one year, expressed as a percentage that indicates the increase or decrease relative to the comparable prior period. Same store metrics exclude revenues from MinuteClinic and revenues and prescriptions from LTC operations. Management uses these metrics to evaluate the performance of existing stores on a comparable basis and to inform future decisions regarding existing stores and new locations. Same-store metrics provide management and investors with information useful in understanding the portion of current revenues and prescriptions resulting from organic growth in existing locations versus the portion resulting from opening new stores.
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HILVERSUM, Netherlands, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. ("UMG" or the "Company") announced today that Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") assigned a Prime-2 short term credit rating and a Baa1 long term credit rating with stable outlook to UMG, and S&P Global Ratings ("S&P") assigned the Company an A-2 short term credit rating and BBB long term credit rating with stable outlook.
UMG considers these investment grade ratings as supportive of its financing strategy and is committed to maintaining an investment grade rating.
Boyd Muir, UMG's EVP, CFO and President of Operations, commented: "We are pleased that, in the inaugural ratings since our public listing, the rating agencies have recognised our strong credit attributes. Both agencies highlighted our leadership in the music industry, best-in-class catalogue, recurring and well-diversified revenue streams and low leverage as key drivers of these solid ratings. The Baa1/BBB rating assignment is another positive recognition in our early days as a stand-alone publicly listed company."
UMG was advised by Bank of America during both credit rating processes.
The full press releases are available on the Moody's and S&P websites.
At Universal Music Group (EURONEXT: UMG), we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information on Universal Music Group N.V. visit www.universalmusic.com.
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LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The beloved custom window treatment brand NiceTown announced the launch of a new collection custom outdoor curtains this month in a stylish new selection of solid and patterned colors to bring fun and charm to outdoor home decor.
Nicetown's new outdoor curtain series mainly contains two fashionable styles: offering 19 solid colors, and 9 patterned colors. Also, provide 8 header types for your selection. Any size can be customized. To provide customers with a full range of intimate services.
Highlights of Nicetown's 2022 Outdoor Curtains Collection include:
- Any size can be customized at surprisingly affordable prices. Nicetown promises to offer more than 200 different length and width choices through its online store. Outdoor curtains for patio, outdoor curtains for porch, outdoor gazebo curtains. Any sizes are available here.
- Fabrics with Anti-mold design and UV resistance. Nicetown's Outdoor curtains are waterproof, do not absorb moisture, dry quickly, and have no mold. UV resistance can help prevent the color from fading over time.
- Available in a variety of pattern colors, solid colors, and sheer curtains, The perfect mix of flair and functionality.
- Available in multiple hanging options. High-quality outdoor curtain rods with different hanging methods are suitable for a variety of needs.
Outdoor living is becoming increasingly popular, but with people spending more time at home due to COVID-19, more homeowners have started to actively expand or upgrade their outdoor spaces so they can get the feeling of being at a resort in their own outdoor space. Jackie. C., CEO of NiceTown, advises, "The outdoor curtain is the key! Adds cozy and charming appeal to the patio or garden while also providing shade and privacy." He adds, "For the decorating needs of outdoor spaces, we feel confident in saying that Nicetown customized outdoor curtains can provide a solution that is stylish and affordable. Our mission is to make wonderful window treatments accessible to every home."
If people want to know how to choose outdoor curtains and hang outdoor curtains for the patio, please refer to Nicetown's blog. Nicetown provides customers with professional advice. Window Treatments inspiration doesn't stop there, so stay tuned for Nicetown's new releases. For more of Nicetown's curtains offerings, visit nicetown.com. Follow them on social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube , and Pinterest.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
The Food and Drug Administration said pharmacists can begin screening patients to see if they are eligible for Paxlovid and then prescribe the medication, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19. Previously only physicians could prescribe the antiviral drug.
The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again, though they remain near their lowest levels since the coronavirus outbreak began in 2020.
Biden administration officials have expressed frustration that several hundred Americans continue to die of COVID-19 daily, despite the availability of vaccines and treatments.
Administration officials have been working for months to increase access to Paxlovid, opening thousands of sites where patients who test positive can fill a prescription for Paxlovid. The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which must be used early to be effective.
“Since Paxlovid must be taken within five days after symptoms begin, authorizing state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid could expand access to timely treatment,” FDA drug center director Patrizia Cavazzoni, said in a statment.
Still, use could be limited by paperwork requirements. Patients are expected to bring their recent health records— including blood tests — and a list of their current medications so pharmacists can check for health conditions and medications that can negatively interact with Paxlovid. As an alternative, pharmacists can consult with the patient’s doctor.
Paxlovid is intended for people with COVID-19 who are more likely to become seriously ill. That includes older people and those with other health issues like heart disease, obesity, cancer or diabetes that make them more vulnerable. It isn’t recommended for patients with severe kidney or liver problems. A course of treatment is three pills twice a day for five days.
The FDA authorized Paxlovid last December for ages 12 and up based on results showing it reduced hospitalizations and deaths by nearly 90% among unvaccinated patients most likely to get severe disease. The drug has shown less impressive results in patients who already have vaccine protection and some physicians have reported cases of COVID-19 symptoms returning after treatment with the drug.
Expanding the test-to-treat program to include pharmacists could add thousands of additional options for patients. The two biggest U.S. drugstore chains — CVS Health and Walgreens — run around 19,000 locations combined.
CVS Health already provides COVID-19 care at 1,100 clinic locations inside drugstores.
There also are nearly 19,400 independent pharmacies not tied to a big chain, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Pharmacist Michele Belcher said ahead of the announcement that she hoped to be able to test customers for COVID-19 and offer the pill because there is a shortage of primary care doctors in her community, the small, southwestern Oregon city of Grants Pass.
Belcher said she worries that some people may have a hard time getting a doctor’s appointment for a prescription during the narrow window to start the pill.
Belcher, owner of the independent Grants Pass Pharmacy, said she used to test and treat for COVID-19 using injectable drugs that are no longer as effective.
Her pharmacy routinely checks for potentially harmful interactions with other drugs a patient may be taking, she said.
“Pharmacists are the drug experts,” she said. “That’s something we do every day, all day, make sure there are no interactions with any medications.”
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Murphy reported from Indianapolis.
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BOONE, Iowa, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rail Explorers, featuring pedal-assisted railbikes, announced today the launch of the Rail Explorers: Boone IA Division at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad on July 21, 2022. This will be the first location in the Midwest and the fifth location in the Rail Explorers portfolio. Rail Explorers Boone IA joins sister locations including, Las Vegas, Nevada, Cooperstown, New York, The Catskills, New York, and Newport, Rhode Island.
Rail Explorers' custom-built explorers are the latest development in pedal powered rail technology, and are the global leader in safety, design, and ease of operation. Rail Explorers are the founders of the railbike industry in the USA and pioneered this unique and exciting way to experience the magic of the railroad.
The Boone IA Division will utilize a custom-built electric motor, the REX Propulsion System on each railbike. This makes the ride truly effortless, ensuring the experience is available for all ages and abilities. Rail Explorers offers a Quad railbike, for up to 4 riders and a Tandem, for 2 riders.
This ride is for thrill seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. These pedal-assisted bikes glide along the railroad tracks, letting you roll effortlessly through the Des Moines countryside. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the Des Moines River Valley. The ride's showstopper is the historic "Bass Point Creek High Trestle", 156' high, 750' long trestle with panoramic views of the Des Moines River Valley. The 12.4-mile round trip tour will feature a half-way stop on the banks of the Des Moines River. Guests are encouraged to bring refreshments.
The Rail Explorers depot is located at 123 10th Street, Boone Iowa, on the property of the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum which is one of the few museums in the world that allows visitors to view steam, diesel, and electric railroad operations.
Free parking is available at the Rail Explorers depot. Group, private, team building, educational and special topic tours are available.
Prices average
per person. The 4 seat Quad is
and the 2 seat Tandem is
Discounts are offered for groups of 10 or more.
For tickets and information, visit www.railexplorers.net or call 877-833-8588. Reservations are recommended.
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Students learning basics of coding and robotics at Topeka Public Schools Summer Enrichment program
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Rather than sitting at home and playing video games, 15 students who just completed third- through fifth-grades are learning about coding and robotics as part of the Topeka Public Schools Summer Enrichment Program.
The classes are being held at the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers at 500 S.W. Tuffy Kellogg Drive, on the east side of Hummer Sports Park.
Ryleigh Atkinson, 19, a 2021 Topeka High School graduate and sophomore at the University of Oklahoma, is serving as a teaching and learning communications intern at the class.
Atkinson says the students are getting invaluable training in the class, where they’re learning the basics of coding and applying those skills to programming robots, inventing, solving problems, and playing educational games in a group setting.
“The goal of this class is to give the students some real exposure into coding, because there’s a computer engineering class here at TCALC,” Atkinson said. “So if we start the exposure earlier, then they’re more prepared when they get here and it just helps create a pathway to a potential engineering or computer science coding career.”
Atkinson says the class, which meets from 8 a.m. to noon weekdays, introduces students to technology and how they can more effectively use it, both in the classroom and in their everyday lives.
“I think technology’s becoming a big part in our lives every day, and it’s also growing in schools,” she said. “They’re using more and more technology, and I think it’s really important that they understand what’s behind that. Like you’re not just using an iPad -- you need to know what goes into that.”
Atkinson says she’s amazed by the amount of technology available to students in the Topeka Public Schools.
“I honestly didn’t know that we had so much of this implemented into our schools, because I came through elementary school such a long time ago,” Atkinson said. “And now that we have so much of it, even just learning how much equipment that we have, it’s insane, because I didn’t know all these kids could be exposed to all of this. Like it’s just crazy to me.”
Diondra Young, 10, who will be a sixth-grader this fall at French Middle School, says she hopes this class is just the beginning of her work in coding and robotics.
“I hope I can continue this in French, because I really enjoy doing robotics. It’s really a benefit for me.”
According to the Pew Research Center, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math workforce is growing rapidly in the United States, but black and Hispanic workers continue to be under-represented.
Topeka Public Schools officials say the district provides students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds with access to STEM-focused education and career pathways.
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Judge unseals additional portions of Mar-a-Lago affidavit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday unsealed additional portions of an FBI affidavit laying out the basis for a search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home, showing that agents earlier obtained a hard drive after issuing a subpoena for surveillance footage recorded inside Mar-a-Lago.
A heavily redacted version of the affidavit was made public last month, but the Justice Department requested permission to show more of it after lawyers for Trump revealed the existence of a June grand jury subpoena that sought video footage from cameras in the vicinity of the Mar-a-Lago storage room.
“Because those aspects of the grand jury’s investigation have now been publicly revealed, there is no longer any reason to keep them sealed (i.e. redacted) in the filings in this matter,” department lawyers wrote.
The newly visible portions of the FBI agent’s affidavit show that the FBI on June 24 subpoenaed for the records in June after a visit weeks earlier to Mar-a-Lago in which agents observed between 50 to 55 boxes of records in the storage room at the property. The Trump Organization provided a hard drive on July 6 in response to the subpoena, the affidavit says.
The footage could be an important piece of the investigation, including whether anyone has sought to obstruct the probe. The Justice Department has said in a separate filing that it has “developed evidence that government records were likely concealed and removed from the Storage Room and that efforts were likely taken to obstruct the government’s investigation.”
The Justice Department has been investigating the holding of top-secret information and other classified documents at Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House. FBI agents during their Aug. 8 search of the home and club said they recovered more than 11,000 documents, including over 100 with classification markings.
Separately Tuesday, the Justice Department again urged U.S. District Aileen Cannon to lift her hold on core aspects of the investigation. Cannon last week granted the Trump team’s request for an independent arbiter to review the seized documents and weed out from the investigation any records that may be covered by claims of executive or attorney-client privilege.
She also ordered the department to halt its review of the records pending any further court order or the completion of a report by the yet-to-be-named special master. The department urged Cannon last week to put her order on hold and told the judge Tuesday that its investigation would be harmed by a continued delay of its ability to scrutinize the classified documents.
“The government and the public unquestionably have an interest in the timely enforcement of criminal laws, particularly those involving the protection of highly sensitive information, and especially where, as here, there may have been efforts to obstruct its investigation,” the lawyers wrote.
The Trump team on Monday urged the judge to leave her order in place. His lawyers raised questions about the documents’ current classification status and noted that a president has absolute authority to declassify information, though it pointedly did not say that Trump had actually declassified anything.
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PHOENIX, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Excelsior Mining Corp. (TSX: MIN) (PFSE: 3XS) (OTCQX: EXMGF) ("Excelsior" or the "Company") is pleased to announce assay results from the infill drill program on the Johnson Camp mine pits (JCM) located in Cochise County, southeastern Arizona.
"The infill drill results from the Burro pit are in-line with existing drilling. If anything, mineralization appears better and shallower at the north end, but thinning at the south end of the existing pit. We look forward to getting all the results back, completing the geological and resource interpretations and design optimization, with our goal of restarting of the JCM open pits later this year." Comments Roland Goodgame, Senior Vice President Business Development.
The improved results at the north end of the pit, including the high average leaching potential, should allow the Company to develop a mine plan that targets the high-grade section to maximize cashflows at the start of operations. Permitting of the new leach pad to restart operations is in progress and the Company's goal remains to restart mining operations at JCM later this year.
A total of 31 of the 34 planned holes have been drilled using diamond drill rigs, with 6 holes drilled waiting on assays. Sequential copper assays for approximately 73% of the entire drill program are complete, with the average leaching potential exceeding 60% (excludes intervals that contain sulfide mineralization). Assay highlights are included in Table 1 below. Full assays are included in Table 2.
Mineralized Zone: O = Oxide, T = Transition, S = Sulfide.
The leaching potential of copper ores is defined as acid soluble copper (AsCu) plus sodium cyanide soluble copper (CNCu) divided by total copper (TCu).
All samples are prepared from manually split or sawn PQ or HQ core sections on site in Arizona. Split drill core samples are then sent to Skyline Assayers & Laboratories in Tucson, Arizona for Total Copper and Sequential Copper analyses. Standards, blanks, and duplicate assays are included at regular intervals in each sample batch submitted from the field as part of an ongoing Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program. Pulps and sample rejects are stored by Excelsior for future reference.
Table 2
Mineralized Zone: O = Oxide, T = Transition, S = Sulfide.
The Johnson Camp Mine ("JCM") has historically been an open pit, heap leach operation since Cyprus Minerals opened the property in the 1970's. The operation includes two open pits, a two-stage crushing-agglomerating circuit, a fully functioning SX-EW plant capable of producing 25 million pounds of cathode copper per year, a complete set of PLS and raffinate ponds, and full infrastructure (ancillary facilities, access, power, water, and communications).
Excelsior's exploration work on the Johnson Camp mine is supervised by Stephen Twyerould, Fellow of AUSIMM, President and CEO of Excelsior and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Twyerould has reviewed and is responsible for the technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Twyerould has verified the data disclosed in this news release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information disclosed in this news release. Mr. Twyerould has verified that the results were accurate from the official assay certificates provided to Excelsior
Excelsior "The Copper Solution Company" is a mineral exploration and production company that owns and operates the Gunnison Copper Project in Cochise County, Arizona. The project is a low cost, environmentally friendly in-situ recovery copper extraction project that is permitted to 125 million pounds per year of copper cathode production. Excelsior also owns the past producing Johnson Camp Mine and a portfolio of exploration projects, including the Peabody Sill and the Strong and Harris deposits.
For more information on Excelsior, please visit our website at www.excelsiormining.com.
This news release contains "forward-looking information" concerning anticipated developments and events that may occur in the future. Forward looking information contained in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: (i) the intention to mine Johnson Camp and future production therefrom; (ii) permitting timelines; and (iii) the development timeline to mine Johnson Camp.
In certain cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "occur" or "be achieved" suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on certain factors and assumptions regarding, among other things, the estimation of mineral resources and mineral reserves, the realization of resource and reserve estimates, expectations and anticipated impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, copper and other metal prices, the timing and amount of future development expenditures, the estimation of initial and sustaining capital requirements, the estimation of labour and operating costs (including the price of acid), the availability of labour, material and acid supply, receipt of and compliance with necessary regulatory approvals and permits, the estimation of insurance coverage, and assumptions with respect to currency fluctuations, environmental risks, title disputes or claims, and other similar matters. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
Forward looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors include risks inherent in the construction and operation of mineral deposits, including risks relating to changes in project parameters as plans continue to be redefined including the possibility that mining operations may not be sustained at the Gunnison Copper Project, risks relating to variations in mineral resources and reserves, grade or recovery rates, risks relating to the ability to access infrastructure, risks relating to changes in copper and other commodity prices and the worldwide demand for and supply of copper and related products, risks related to increased competition in the market for copper and related products, risks related to current global financial conditions, risks related to current global financial conditions and the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business, uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral resources, access and supply risks, risks related to the ability to access acid supply on commercially reasonable terms, reliance on key personnel, operational risks inherent in the conduct of mining activities, including the risk of accidents, labour disputes, increases in capital and operating costs and the risk of delays or increased costs that might be encountered during the construction or mining process, regulatory risks including the risk that permits may not be obtained in a timely fashion or at all, financing, capitalization and liquidity risks, risks related to disputes concerning property titles and interests, environmental risks and the additional risks identified in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's reports and filings with applicable Canadian securities regulators.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information.
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MEXICO CITY, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volaris* (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), announces a summons for the general ordinary annual shareholders' meeting to be held on April 26, 2022.
Under Mexican law Volaris needs to hold a general ordinary shareholders' meeting at least once a year in respect of general corporate matters. A courtesy English translation of this year's shareholders' meeting agenda is attached as exhibit.
The information included in this report has not been audited and it does not provide information on the company's future performance. Volaris' future performance depends on many factors and it cannot be inferred that any period's performance or its comparison year over year will be an indicator of a similar performance in the future.
About Volaris:
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Volaris" or the "Company") (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), is an ultra-low-cost carrier, with point-to-point operations, serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America. Volaris offers low base fares to build its market, providing quality service and extensive customer choice. Since the beginning of operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from 5 to more than 188 and its fleet from 4 to 105 aircraft. Volaris offers more than 500 daily flight segments on routes that connect 44 cities in Mexico and 27 cities in the United States, Central and South America with one of the youngest fleet in Mexico. Volaris targets passengers who are visiting friends and relatives, cost-conscious business and leisure travelers in Mexico, the United States, Central and South America. Volaris has received the ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for eleven consecutive years. For more information, please visit: www.volaris.com.
CALL TO
A GENERAL ORDINARY ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
CONTROLADORA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN, S.A.B. DE C.V.
By resolution of the Board of Directors of CONTROLADORA VUELA COMPAÑÍA DE AVIACIÓN, S.A.B. DE C.V. (the "Company"), and pursuant to articles 179, 180, 181, 183, 186 and other applicable articles of the General Law of Commercial Companies and clauses Seventeenth, Eighteenth and Nineteenth and other applicable clauses of the corporate by-laws, holders of Series "A" and Series "B" shares of the capital stock of the Company, are hereby summoned to a general ordinary annual shareholders meeting to be held on April 26, 2022 at 10:00 (ten) hours, in the corporate domicile of the Company located at Avenida Antonio Dovalí Jaime No. 70, Building B, Floor 13, Colonia Zedec Santa Fe, Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón, C.P. 01210, Mexico City, Mexico in order to deal with the subject-matters contained in the following:
AGENDA
I. Presentation and, if applicable, approval of the reports referred to article 28, section IV, of the Securities Market Law including the presentation of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2021, and resolutions regarding the performance of the Board of Directors, Committees and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
II. Resolutions regarding the allocation of the results for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2021.
III. Resolutions of (i) the amount that could be allocated to the purchase of Company´s shares in accordance with article 56, section IV, of the Securities Market Law; and (ii) the report regarding the policies and resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company, regarding the purchase and sale of such shares.
IV. Appointment and/or ratification of the members of the Board of Directors, of the secretary, prosecretary and principal officers of the Company.
V. Appointment and/or ratification of the chairman of the Audit and Corporate Practices Committee of the Company.
VI. Resolutions regarding the compensation to the members of the Board of Directors, Audit and Corporate Practices Committee, Compensations and Nominations Committee and the secretary of the Board of Directors of the Company.
VII. Appointment of delegates who will carry out and formalize the resolutions adopted by this meeting.
Pursuant to clause Nineteenth of the corporate by-laws, in order to have the right to attend the meeting, shareholders must be registered in the Stock Registry Book of the Company and present the corresponding admission card, which must be requested no later than forty-eight hours prior to the start of the shareholders meeting at the domicile of the secretary of the Company located at Javier Barros Sierra 540, Building 1, Floor 4, Col. Santa Fe, 01210, Mexico City, Mexico, by depositing the corresponding share certificates or provide evidence of the corresponding deposit certificates of such shares issued by S.D. Indeval Institución para el Depósito de Valores, S.A. de C.V., by a Mexican credit or foreign institution, or by an authorized brokerage firm. In order to obtain the above-mentioned admission card, the depositors with S.D. Indeval Institución para el Depósito de Valores, S.A. de C.V., must enclose to the statements issued by such institution, the lists that identify the names of the corresponding shareholders.
Shareholders or holders of other securities referred to Series "A" and "B" of the Company, may be represented by attorneys-in fact who must evidence their authority by means of a power-of-attorney granted in terms of the form prepared by the Company in compliance with paragraph III of Article 49 of the Mexican Securities Market Law and the corporate by-laws. Additionally, shareholders of Series "A" shares not held in the neutral investment trust established by the Company must prove their status as Mexican Investors (as such term is defined below), either directly or through the aforementioned forms, in order for the Company to verify their status.
Pursuant to Clause Six of the Company's by-laws, the Series A shares may be subscribed and paid for or acquired exclusively by Mexican individuals or Mexican legal entities with a foreigner exclusion clause or with a majority of Mexican capital and controlled by Mexican capital (any of them, a "Mexican Investor" and, collectively, the "Mexican Investors"), in accordance with the applicable legislation regarding foreign investment in Mexico.
Any person who is not a Mexican Investor and who participates directly or indirectly in the capital stock of the Company will maintain his or her participation through Ordinary Participation Certificates ("CPOs") and/or through American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") and/or American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), as applicable, and in any case, neither the CPOs and/or ADSs and/or ADRs grant any voting rights.
The Series A shares held in the neutral investment trust executed by the Company with Nacional Financiera, Sociedad Nacional de Crédito, Institución de Banca de Desarrollo, Dirección Fiduciaria will be voted in the same manner as the Series A Shares not held in the, that is, in the same manner as the majority of the Mexican Investors. Pursuant to Clause Nineteenth of the Company's Bylaws, attendance and the exercise of voting rights are subject to the proper and sufficient accreditation of the Mexican Investment, on the understanding that, in the event that the information is insufficient or not proper, or the forms do not comply with the forms prepared by the Company and authorized by the Secretary of Economy, the Secretary of the Shareholder Meeting will not recognize or give any value to such forms, or the forms do not comply with the forms prepared by the Company and authorized by the Ministry of Economy, the Secretary of the Shareholders Meeting will not recognize or give any value to such forms, and therefore the Series A shares in question will not be counted for purposes of the quorum for installation or voting at the Shareholders Meeting.
The abovementioned forms and admission cards may be requested at the above-mentioned Secretary's domicile, within the fifteen days prior to the date on which the meeting will be held, from 10:00 to 14:00 hours and from 16:00 to 18:00 hours. Likewise, the information related to the agenda will be available to the shareholders or their representatives, at the above-mentioned hours and domicile, within at least fifteen days prior to the date of the meeting.
DUE TO THE NATIONAL CONTINGENCY DERIVED FROM COVID-19, IT IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE LOCATION WHERE THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE WILL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRED DISTANCE PROTOCOLS. LIKEWISE, OTHER HEALTH AND SANITATION PROTOCOLS WILL BE FULFILLED FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. IN THE CASE OF ISSUANCE OF ANY RULING OR DISPOSITION THAT REQUIRES US TO MAKE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THIS CALL, WE WILL INFORM SHAREHOLDERS IN DUE TIME.
Mexico City, on April 8, 2022.
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Jaime Esteban Pous Fernández
Secretary of the Board of Directors
Investor Relations Contact
Félix Martínez / Naara Cortés Gallardo / ir@volaris.com
Media Contact
Gabriela Fernández / gabriela.fernandez@volaris.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CLBS, TMBR, ETNB, TCRT, and SOFI.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae's (OTCQB: FNMA) July 2022 Monthly Summary is now available. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae's monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates.
Fannie Mae advances equitable and sustainable access to homeownership and quality, affordable rental housing for millions of people across America. We enable the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and drive responsible innovation to make homebuying and renting easier, fairer, and more accessible. To learn more, visit:
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary championship-winning racecar driver and team owner Tony Stewart is headed to the FOX broadcast booth for the biggest race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, this weekend's prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Stewart will join the NHRA on FOX team of Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon for eliminations on Monday, Sept. 5 at the Big Go, with eliminations set to air from 2-5 p.m. ET on FOX.
"Tony Stewart is one of the racing world's most versatile drivers, celebrating success at the highest levels," said Frank Wilson, FOX Sports VP Event & Studio Production. "He is now bringing that versatility to the broadcast booth, first in the NASCAR Cup Series on FOX earlier this year, and now as part of the NHRA on FOX for drag racing's most iconic event. Along with two-time Funny Car champ, Tony Pedregon, the two Tonys will no doubt provide some entertaining and insightful analysis beginning this weekend from Indy."
Stewart added NHRA team owner to his impressive, Hall of Fame resumé this season with the introduction of Tony Stewart Racing. The two-car nitro team features three-time Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan and Top Fuel star Leah Pruett, as the standout duo and title contenders have combined for four wins during the 2022 season.
Stewart, who also called action during select NASCAR on FOX broadcasts this season, will now join the NHRA on FOX broadcast booth on drag racing's grandest stage, offering his unique insight and adding another must-see incentive for fans at a critical juncture of the season. Along with the prestige of the annual race in Indy, the 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is the last race before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, giving NHRA a huge platform on FOX to close the regular season with Stewart in the booth as well.
"It's a great opportunity to have a motorsports icon and a new NHRA owner like Tony to join the NHRA on FOX broadcast during the U.S. Nationals," NHRA Vice President of Broadcast Steve Reintjes said. "Tony is passionate about the NHRA, and he brings his experience from his recent role as an analyst during select NASCAR on FOX events to the NHRA broadcast booth. It's a natural fit for Indy, our highest-profile NHRA event."
The race on the FOX network comes during a stretch that features eight of nine NHRA races on FOX, a string that started in June in Bristol. The coverage on FOX has yielded impressive viewership numbers throughout, including the most recent broadcast in Brainerd on Aug. 21. Coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals registered 813,000 viewers, up more than 10 percent over last year's Brainerd race on FOX.
Television coverage of the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals includes racing action on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3, and coverage of the Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout from 4-5:30 p.m. Qualifying action will continue from 5:30-7 p.m. on Sunday on FS1. On Monday, live coverage from eliminations will begin at 12 p.m. on FS1 and continue on FOX from 2-5 p.m.
For more information on NHRA, please visit www.nhra.com.
UPCOMING NHRA ON FOX SCHEDULE
August 31-Sept. 5: Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis. MONDAY, SEPT. 5: 2:00-5:00 P.M. ET on FOX
Sept. 15-18: Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, Maple Grove Raceway, Reading, Pa. SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 2:00-4:00 P.M. ET or 4:30-6:30 P.M. ET on FOX (NFL adjacent broadcast, check local listings)
Qualifying action at each race will air on Fox Sports 1 (FS1). For the full NHRA broadcast schedule on FOX and FS1, please visit www.nhra.com.
Camping World Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, (together with its subsidiaries) is America's largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. Our vision is to build a long-term legacy business that makes RVing fun and easy, and our Camping World and Good Sam brands have been serving RV consumers since 1966. We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and shareholders by combining a unique and comprehensive assortment of RV products and services with a national network of RV dealerships, service centers and customer support centers along with the industry's most extensive online presence and a highly trained and knowledgeable team of associates serving our customers, the RV lifestyle, and the communities in which we operate. We also believe that our Good Sam organization and family of programs and services uniquely enable us to connect with our customers as stewards of the RV enthusiast community and the RV lifestyle. With RV sales and service locations in 42 states, Camping World has grown to become the prime destinations for everything RV. For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com
Headquartered in San Dimas, Calif., NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 22 national events featuring the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown™ and Top Fuel Harley Series. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With 120 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA's Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA's streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
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Westwood requests release to play in Saudi-funded event
SUTTON COLDFIELD, England (AP) — Lee Westwood has requested a release to play the first event of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series in Britain next month. Westwood says he has asked both the European tour and the PGA Tour for the release required to contest the $25 million event at Centurion Club from June 9-11. The 49-year-old Westwood said in February that he had signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding his possible participation in the breakaway league funded primarily by the Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund and fronted by another former No. 1 in Greg Norman. Westwood has said it would be a “no-brainer” to play for such big money at his stage of his career. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/04/westwood-requests-release-to-play-in-saudi-funded-event/ | 2022-05-04T18:05:40Z |
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire F.L. Emmert, a leading manufacturer and marketer of advanced nutritional solutions for the pet and livestock industries.
Emmert is a 140-year-old, family-owned company with manufacturing operations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and 35-plus employees. "We look forward to welcoming the Emmert team and we're excited about the capabilities this acquisition provides," said Matt Fanta, President of Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition.
Emmert has a proven track record in animal nutrition, delivering the right balance of brewer's yeast, protein, vitamins, and essential amino acids to support companion animal and livestock health. As a leader in expanding U.S. and global markets, Emmert is also known as an innovator with strong research and development capability.
"Emmert supports Nutrition's strategic priorities and complements our three core businesses – pet, livestock and aquaculture," Fanta said. "The acquisition will expand our product and customer base in pet food with value-added products. We also see great potential for Emmert's research and development capabilities – which complement our own and can be leveraged in the future across the division, including the livestock and aquaculture businesses."
Wilbur-Ellis President and Chief Executive Officer John Buckley noted, "Emmert's capabilities are a great fit for the Nutrition business, bringing greater balance and diversification to the division's portfolio. The acquisition also supports the company's broader strategy to continue building on our position as a leading agriculture and food company in North America."
Along with a strong business fit, Buckley and Fanta highlighted the similar values and culture of Emmert and Wilbur-Ellis. In 2021, Wilbur-Ellis celebrated its 100th anniversary and is one of the largest family-owned companies in the United States. With Emmert's 140-year-plus history as a family-owned business, the two companies share a long-term view and similar values (articulated at Wilbur-Ellis as IDEAS, or integrity, diversity, effort, accountability and service).
"Wilbur-Ellis has a long history of growth through acquisition," Fanta noted. "And in every case, having similar values has been an important consideration. With that in mind, we look forward to having such a strong, value-based organization like Emmert become part of the Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition business."
Consummation of the acquisition remains subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
About the Wilbur-Ellis Companies
Founded in 1921, the Wilbur-Ellis companies are leading international marketers, distributors and manufacturers of agricultural products, animal nutrients and specialty chemicals and ingredients. By developing strong relationships, making strategic market investments and capitalizing on new opportunities, the Wilbur-Ellis companies have continued to grow the business with sales of over $3 billion. For more information, please visit www.wilburellis.com.
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Furthering net zero goals with four RNG sites in Wisconsin and hydrogen consortium in New York
OAKVILLE, ON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Liberty (RNG), LLC ("Liberty"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN") (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) , announced today the recent completion of its acquisition of Sandhill Advanced Biofuels, LLC ("Sandhill"). Sandhill is a developer of renewable natural gas ("RNG") anaerobic digestion projects located on dairy farms, with a portfolio of four projects in the state of Wisconsin. The completion of this acquisition represents the Company's first investment in non-regulated renewable natural gas.
"The Sandhill portfolio of projects is an important one for Liberty: it gives us an opportunity to apply our expertise in renewable development to an energy-generation method known for its low net carbon intensity, and gives us a strategic foothold in a highly attractive sector of the RNG market," said Jeff Norman, Chief Development Officer, AQN. "More and more, our corporate customers are demanding renewable energy sources to fuel their operations. In conjunction with our investments in wind, solar and hydro, RNG will help us expand our renewables capabilities, and get us closer to meeting our net-zero goals."
Once all four projects are fully operational, they will sequester methane from dairy operations to produce an aggregate of ~500 MMBTU/day of RNG for the transportation sector. The farm-based biodigesters and upgrading systems use anaerobic digestions to produce negative carbon-intensity RNG which is injected into the natural gas pipeline system, displacing carbon-based natural gas. Additionally, the projects are expected to provide local farmers with ancillary revenue and support their efforts to optimize waste management and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Two of the sites are now fully operational with the other two anticipated to come online in 2023. "We're keen to apply our development skills to projects in the RNG space," Mr. Norman added, "and, in the spirit of our company's business model and values, we remain committed to working with local stakeholders as we seek to build out this new business segment."
In addition, continuing its investment into innovative clean energy fuel solutions, Liberty has signed on as one of over forty hydrogen ecosystem partners participating in a multi-state agreement led by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The consortium of partners will contribute to the development of a proposal to become one of at least four regional clean energy hydrogen hubs to support New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to reduce GHG emissions 85 percent by 2050.
Mr. Norman noted, "Liberty is committed to delivering innovative clean energy solutions to its customers and communities, and forging strategic partnerships with like-minded public and private stakeholders focused on advancing the adoption of cost-effective, clean energy solutions for a collective sustainable future."
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility with over $17 billion of total assets. Through its two business groups, the Regulated Services Group and the Renewable Energy Group, AQN is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of electric generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. AQN is a global leader in renewable energy through its portfolio of long-term contracted wind, solar, and hydroelectric generating facilities. AQN owns, operates, and/or has net interests in over 4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity.
AQN is committed to delivering growth and the pursuit of operational excellence in a sustainable manner through an expanding global pipeline of renewable energy and electric transmission development projects, organic growth within its rate-regulated generation, distribution, and transmission businesses, and the pursuit of accretive acquisitions and value enhancing recycling of assets.
AQN's common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares, Series 2018-A subordinated notes, Series 2019-A subordinated notes and equity units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQNA, AQNB, and AQNU, respectively.
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RACHAEL CECIL & KYLE HANSON WIN THE 2022 ONEWHEEL 'RACE FOR THE RAIL' WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Published: Aug. 30, 2022 at 8:42 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SKY TAVERN, Nev., Aug. 30, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- Future Motion, makers of Onewheel, today announced that two-time Race for the Rail competitors, Rachael Cecil and Kyle Hanson, won the 2022 Race for the Rail World Championships. Cecil and Hanson each took home a $10,000 grand prize and were crowned the respective women's and men's 2022 World Champions. The replay of the action-packed women'sand men'sraces are available on Onewheel's YouTube channel.
The Race for the Rail is Onewheel's biggest and most ambitious racing competition of the year. Over the two days of competition, twenty of the best Onewheel riders descended on Nevada's Sky Tavern Resort to compete in a boardercross-style race for a chance to claim the title of World Champion and their chance at the $25,000 prize purse.
The competition featured riders who earned a spot in the finals by competing in one of the Onewheel Racing League's two National Qualifying events. Racers were placed into brackets and descended on off-road trails four at a time, with the two fastest riders advancing to the next round.
Both Cecil and Hanson avenged second-place finishes in the 2021 Race For The Rail by taking the top spot in this year's event. In the women's race, Cecil passed the number one ranked rider, Mercedes Silva, on the final turn to seal her victory. Meanwhile, on the men's side, Hanson was able to find clean lines and stick perfect landings off jumps to win.
"This was the most epic moment the Onewheel world has ever seen," said Chief Evangelist Jack Mudd. "The course was more challenging than ever. We built a ramp over a truck, but still, these riders were up for the challenge. To see the emotion at the end of these races was really special. It's what makes the sport so great, and we're lucky to have people like Rachael and Kyle lead it."
This year, the racing was made even more extreme with the rider's use of the brand new Onewheel GT, which packs more power and speed and offers significantly greater foot placement and contouring to maximize control while in rough and challenging terrain.
Future Motion products are available at www.onewheel.com and at select dealers worldwide. Onewheel Pint X retails for $1400 and offers riders a range of 12-18 miles with a top speed of 18mph; Onewheel GT is available for $2,200 and offers riders a range of 20-32 miles with a top speed of 20mph. Fenders, high-speed Ultrachargers, and other accessories are also available at www.onewheel.com.
About Future Motion, Inc Founded in 2013, Future Motion is committed to designing and developing inspiring vehicles that include both elegant form and unprecedented function. Future Motion's products, Onewheel Pint X and Onewheel GT exemplify its dedication to crafting products that bridge recreation and transportation. Future Motion designs not only the Onewheel product line but also all the subsystems that power it, including custom brushless motors, power electronics, and battery modules. Onewheel, which provides a riding experience similar to surfing but on paved or unpaved trails, is perfectly situated in Santa Cruz where the mountains meet the sea. Its products are protected by over 37 issued patents in the U.S. and worldwide.
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Biden calls for war crimes trial after Bucha images surface
By Allie Malloy, CNN
President Joe Biden on Monday called the atrocities allegedly committed by Russian forces in Bucha, Ukraine, a “war crime” and called for a trial to take place against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The US President did not, however, label the killings a “genocide” but said he was looking into additional sanctions against Russia.
Biden said the images coming from Bucha warranted calling Putin a “war criminal,” adding, “but we have to gather the information. We have to continue to provide Ukraine with the weapons they need to continue the fight and we have to get all the details so this can be an actual — have a war crime trial.”
Biden’s assessment that the killings did not amount to a genocide puts him at odds with that of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who used the term during an interview with CBS on Sunday.
“This guy (Putin) is brutal and what’s happening in Bucha is outrageous and everyone’s seen it,” Biden said.
Images released this weekend show civilian bodies strewn across a street following the withdrawal of Russian forces, and CNN reporters observed a mass grave in the town, with residents saying they believe at least 150 people are buried there.
The scenes out of the Kyiv suburb of Bucha have drawn international outrage, with Western leaders calling for war crimes investigations and fresh sanctions against Russia.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the State Department would help document any attacks by Russian troops against Ukrainian civilians. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called the deaths of civilians in Bucha a “brutality” and said “I strongly welcome” an investigation by International Criminal Court, which has opened an investigation into war crimes in Ukraine.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed the extensive footage of dead civilians in Bucha was “fake” and that “not a single local resident suffered from any violent actions” during Russia’s occupation of the town. “In the settlements of the Kiev region, Russian military personnel delivered and issued 452 tons of humanitarian aid to civilians,” the ministry said in a statement.
This story has been updated with additional background information.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Security-sealed rooms. Lock bags. And in the most rare of circumstances, the ability to handcuff a document pouch to a messenger to transport the nation’s secrets.
These are some of the ways Capitol Hill keeps classified documents secured, an elaborate system of government protocols and high-level security clearances that stands in stark contrast to the storage room stash of secrets at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
As the Justice Department’s probe into the Republican former president’s possession of White House materials deepens, lawmakers of both parties have more questions than answers. Intelligence officials have offered to brief congressional leaders, possibly as soon as next week, senators said, as they launch a lengthy risk assessment. Congress had asked for the briefing soon after the revelation of the unprecedented Aug. 8 search, but it may be delayed by the legal fight between Trump and the government.
“We need to be able to do appropriate oversight for the Intelligence Committee so that we have a better handle on how this particular incident was handled, but so that we avoid problems like this in the future,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas.
A culture of secrecy may not necessarily be expected from Capitol Hill, where 535 elected members of Congress, alongside thousands of aides and countless more visitors broker information on a daily basis as a routine part of governing.
Secrets large and small — from the most mundane details about when an upcoming vote will be scheduled to the parlor intrigue of transitional alliances — are among the more valued bits of currency that pass through the place.
But when it comes to classified materials, the stream of information tends to clamp shut.
Lawmakers who serve on the House and Senate Intelligence committees are traditionally among the most publicly tight-lipped about their work, and staff for those panels must obtain security clearances to handle the documents and perform their jobs. Others serving on committees dealing with military affairs and certain national security funds face similar restrictions.
When members of Congress want to peruse classified materials, they descend deep into the basement of the Capitol to a sensitive compartmented information facility, known as a SCIF. Other SCIFs are scattered throughout the Capitol complex.
If documents need to be ferried in or out of secure locations, they are typically transported in a lock bag, a briefcase-sized pouch under lock and key.
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Penn., a member of the Intelligence Committee, said staff will often use a lock bag even simply to transport materials from committee offices to a SCIF some 30 feet (9 meters) away.
“The idea that anyone would leave any building or any room with those documents not secure — it’s just, the word is, unfathomable,” Casey said in an interview.
In rare instances, a document pouch can be handcuffed to a person’s wrist for travel, though several senators and staff said they have never seen that happen.
“I’ve only seen that in movies,” said Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, the top-ranking Republican on the Intelligence Committee.
Trump’s alleged mishandling of the documents has stunned lawmakers of both parties, even those Republicans critical of the Justice Department’s unusual search of a former president. Court filings from the federal government say hundreds of classified records have been retrieved from Trump’s private Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., all but warned of Trump’s handling of sensitive documents early in the then-president’s term. A photo from a White House press briefing in 2017 showed Trump and others in the Oval Office with a lock bag visible on the desk, the key still inside.
“Never leave a key in a classified lock bag in the presence of non-cleared people. #Classified101,” tweeted Heinrich, a member of the Intelligence Committee, days after the February 2017 incident. He asked for a review.
In an interview this past week, Heinrich said, “It is outrageous to think — the cavalier nature with which the former president treats information, that can have life or death consequences for our sources, is unfathomable.”
Trump amassed more than a dozen boxes of papers and other mementos from the White House, many held in a storage room at Mar-a-Lago. The FBI’s search came after a protracted battle over missing documents launched soon after Trump left the White House in 2021.
Trump attorneys had insisted early in the summer after the first delivery of returned documents that there was nothing left at the former president’s club. Upon inspection, the FBI asked the storage room to be put under lock and key. Ultimately a search warrant for Mar-a-Lago was obtained and more than 100 other documents with classified markings were found. Now, the Justice Department is investigating the Trump team’s handling of the documents and possible obstruction.
Cornyn expressed skepticism the stashed documents held critical information.
“It’s hard for me to believe it was particularly sensitive — it’s been sitting at Mar-a-Lago for a year and a half before they do anything about it,” he said.
Still, when it comes to handling classified documents, Cornyn noted: “There are ways to secure it, but it’s not — under no circumstance, should it be in your home.”
Retribution for breaking secrets on Capitol Hill can be swift and severe. In the 1980s, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., announced he would leave the Intelligence Committee after acknowledging that he had allowed a reporter to review a not classified but still “committee confidential” draft report on the Contra wars in Latin America. More recently, a former senior staff member of the Senate panel was charged with lying to investigators about his interactions with journalists.
Immediately after the Mar-a-Lago search, Sen. Mark Warner, the Democratic chairman of the intelligence committee, and Rubio jointly asked the director of national intelligence for an assessment of the damage to national security that would result from disclosure of the documents.
“My issue is not whether the documents belong there or not, because ultimately they shouldn’t have been stored there and they could have been removed,” Rubio said in an interview. “The question is: Was there good faith efforts made by the federal government to retrieve those documents without resorting to a raid of a former president’s home?”
The intelligence office was expected to provide a bipartisan briefing for the so-called gang of eight — the top four leaders of the House and the Senate, along with the House and Senate intelligence committee leaders.
But it is uncertain now, due to Trump’s litigation, whether the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will be able to continue the assessment or provide the briefing to lawmakers.
Warner said he was asking for at least an interim risk assessment.
Senators expect the gang of eight briefing could happen next week, when the House and Senate are both back in session — but only in a secure location.
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Associated Press writer Nomaan Merchant contributed to this report.
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Miss. man who sexually assaulted young kids gets life in prison
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A Mississippi man convicted of sexual battery will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Darryl Anthony Parnell, 37, was sentenced to life in prison after the jury returned a guilty verdict in his trial for sexual battery, WLOX reports.
Officials say a victim who testified about his horrifying assault was just 3 or 4 years old when it happened. Unfortunately, he wasn’t the only victim.
During the course of that investigation, it was discovered that Parnell had sexually assaulted other victims, all in Jackson County.
“The jury heard testimony from those four other children that Parnell had sexually assaulted them when they were approximately 5 to 10 years old,” said Assistant District Attorney Haley Broom, who prosecuted the case along with ADA Jason Josef.
The trial lasted three days, but it only took the jury about an hour to return a guilty verdict.
Circuit Court Judge Larry Bourgeois then sentenced Parnell to life in prison. The judge told Parnell he took the victims’ “innocence and childhood” and described the crime as “a despicable act.”
“We commend these victims for courageously coming forward to disclose and testify about the sexual abuse they suffered. Although there is no sentence that can give back to those victims that which was taken by this defendant, we hope this conviction and sentence will help in the healing process,” said District Attorney Crosby Parker.
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Uber driver hailed as hero for helping people escape burning building: ‘He was so brave’
NEW YORK (WCBS) - An Uber driver in New York is being called a hero after helping two people escape a fire in Brooklyn.
Fritz Sam said he was taking a passenger to LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday when he stopped his car to run into a burning building.
“When I thought there might be someone inside that building, there was something in me that couldn’t hold back, and I just had to go inside,” Sam said.
His passenger, Jemma Wei, was in awe of his heroism and the fact he even got her to the airport in time.
She snapped a photo of the flames pouring out of the second-floor window and said she and others on the street began yelling to alert residents of the fire.
“The fire looked pretty scary, so it looked like it might explode. I think he just thought it was very important to get everyone out,” Wei said.
Sam said firefighters arrived just as he was helping one of the tenants get outside.
“She [the tenant] told me she didn’t want to go, and I told her I am not leaving without you,” Sam said.
Firefighters responded to the scene at 8 a.m. and said crews had the flames under control within 30 minutes with no reports of injuries.
Wei said she believes if Sam had not selflessly run in to help, the outcome might have been much different.
“He managed to get people out, and he was so brave,” Wei said.
Uber released the following statement:
“We’re incredibly grateful to have such a heroic and thoughtful member of our community. He went above and beyond to keep his neighbors in New York safe and still managed to get his rider to the airport on time.”
Sam is married and a father of two. He said despite the risks of running into a burning building, he would do it again to save someone’s life.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoldenTree Loan Management II ("GLM II") and its affiliated investment manager GoldenTree Asset Management LP (along with other affiliated investment managers "GoldenTree"), announced the closing of a $487 million collateralized loan obligation ("CLO") to be managed by GLM II. With the closing of this CLO, GoldenTree Loan Management US CLO 14 ("GLM US CLO 14"), GoldenTree has issued 19 CLOs totaling over $11 billion under its GLM CLO strategy. Since its inception in January 2017, the GLM strategy was intended to be compliant with applicable Risk Retention regulations. While a US Court of Appeals ruling on February 9, 2018 led to the repeal of US risk retention rules for open market CLOs, GLM CLOs are intended to continue to comply with European Union and United Kingdom Risk Retention regulations.
GLM US CLO 14 will initially be backed by a 97% ramped $478 million portfolio of primarily senior secured loans as of closing and will have a five-year reinvestment period and a two-year non call period. The CLO was arranged by a bank syndicate including BofA Securities as structuring lead, and Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Securities as co-leads. The syndicate globally distributed the investment grade and BB rated notes issued by the CLO, while GLM II invested in the CLO's equity as well as B rated notes.
GLM US CLO 14 issued $315 million of AAA rated senior notes with a coupon of S+1.70%, along with lower rated senior, mezzanine and junior notes, for an overall weighted average coupon of S+2.39%.
Since its inception in 2000, GoldenTree has issued over $21 billion of CLOs/CBOs, with over $13.5 billion currently outstanding. GoldenTree's investment team is comprised of more than 70 individuals covering around 20 industries and having, on average, 14 years of experience. In addition, GoldenTree has been an active investor in structured credit since 2007 and currently manages over $5 billion of structured products investments across the firm.
About GoldenTree
GoldenTree is an employee-owned, global asset management firm that specializes in opportunities across the credit universe in sectors such as high yield bonds, leveraged loans, private credit, distressed debt, structured products, emerging markets, private equity and credit-themed equities. GoldenTree was founded in 2000 by Steve Tananbaum and is one of the largest independent asset managers focused on credit. GoldenTree manages nearly $47 billion for institutional investors, including leading public and corporate pensions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds. GoldenTree has over 270 employees, with offices in New York, West Palm Beach, Charlotte, London, Dublin, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. For more information, please visit www.goldentree.com.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw’s news conference after his first All-Star Game start was nearly over when Blake Grice spoke up.
The 10-year-old from Denver said his grandfather was a Dodgers fan and a Redondo Beach native who died of brain cancer. Meeting Kershaw allowed Blake to check off an item on his grandfather’s bucket list, the boy said before tearing up.
Kershaw smiled, rose from the dais and grabbed Blake in a protective hug.
“Your granddad sounded like an awesome guy,” Kershaw said. “Thanks for coming up. That took a lot of courage, man. That was awesome.”
After posing for photos by Blake’s father, Kershaw returned to the dugout for the final innings of the Midsummer Classic in a stadium full of fans who adore him just as much as Blake, who does baseball card reviews on YouTube.
Kershaw is reminded of what he means to baseball and to Los Angeles during every start he makes at Dodger Stadium, where he is appropriately beloved as a vital piece of a perennial NL powerhouse since 2008.
After nine All-Star selections and six previous appearances in the game, the three-time Cy Young Award winner serendipitously got his first chance to start an All-Star Game in his home park, and he met the occasion by throwing an entertaining, scoreless first inning.
The AL eventually rallied for a 3-2 victory with three runs off fellow Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin in the fourth, but Kershaw will have mostly positive memories of a landmark day in his career.
“It was actually a lot of fun today to be out there, and the crowd was awesome,” Kershaw said. “I can’t say enough good things about Dodger fans, people in LA in general, just how much these last few days, how much they wanted me to do this. It meant a lot to me.”
Kershaw also gave himself permission to soak in the moment right before he stepped onto the mound to face Shohei Ohtani.
After all, the 34-year-old Kershaw has done just about everything it’s possible to do as a pitcher in modern baseball, but the 2014 NL MVP had never started an All-Star Game before. He also knew he’ll never get the opportunity again to do it in front of the fans who have been behind him since he was a 20-year-old phenomenon.
“I tried to take a minute at the beginning to take it all in and look around, which I usually never do,” Kershaw said. “Being here at Dodger Stadium, a place where I’ve been now for 15 years, and to get to do something like this with the best in the world, is really fun. And it was also really personal for me and my family, everybody. I’m excited it’s over.”
The All-Star Game was special for the entire home organization. The NL-leading Dodgers placed six players on the roster, and both Mookie Betts and Trea Turner got hits in the first inning. Freddie Freeman grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the third, and left-hander Tyler Anderson was among the pitchers who didn’t get to play.
While Gonsolin took the loss, he looked good doing it. Kershaw bought a custom-made suit for Gonsolin to wear to his first All-Star game — and unsurprisingly, the cat-obsessed Gonsolin added two feline paw prints to the breast pocket.
But the hometown star of the night was undoubtedly Kershaw, who got the first of several standing ovations when he took the field for his pregame stretching. He got one of the biggest pops from the crowd during pregame introductions, and he got another when he took the mound.
When he gave up a broken-bat single to Ohtani on his first pitch, Kershaw wasn’t bothered. He knew Ohtani was going to swing at his first throw, and he didn’t feel right starting off an All-Star Game with a breaking ball.
“He didn’t hit it over the fence, so it was a win and we can move on,” Kershaw said. “You kind of had to give him a heater there. Had to do it.”
Kershaw then atoned by picking Ohtani off first base, although he claimed it was accidental: He was trying to decide what pitch to throw next to Aaron Judge, so he only threw to first to buy himself some time, but caught Ohtani leaning.
Kershaw struck out Judge, but walked Rafael Devers before Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounded into an inning-ending forceout. Kershaw did some scouting work before the game, but only on the top of the AL lineup.
“If I’d had to face more than four batters, I didn’t know what to do,” Kershaw said.
Kershaw was in an upbeat mood throughout Tuesday night — not only because of his celebratory evening, but because he had already accomplished his toughest task of the All-Star break.
When asked what he’ll remember about the week’s festivities, he quipped: “My 2-year-old is a maniac. Trying to wrangle him for the Home Run Derby, I don’t think I’ve ever been more tired than I was last night.”
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Southwest Canton woman injured in Wednesday morning house fire
CANTON – A woman injured Wednesday morning in a fire that heavily damaged her home was taken to an Akron hospital to be treated.
Firefighters were called at 8:51 a.m. to 614 Marion Ave. SW and initially began a search of the home after a neighbor told them the woman was still inside, said city Fire Capt. Thomas Todd, acting battalion chief.
But she was already out of the burning home, he said.
The woman was taken to Aultman Hospital and then to the Akron Children's Hospital, firefighters said. Her condition was not available.
A neighbor had called firefighters to report the house was burning after seeing smoke coming from it, Todd said.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation by the Fire Prevention Bureau, but it appeared to have started in a first-floor bedroom and spread through the first floor of the house, he said.
Damage was estimated at $10,000 to the structure and $500 to contents. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/04/27/canton-woman-taken-akron-hospital-after-house-fire/9554666002/ | 2022-04-27T16:24:03Z |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is demanding an explanation from UCLA officials about their move to the Big Ten Conference.
Newsom attended Wednesday’s UC Board of Regents meeting in San Francisco. The closed-door meeting was the first since UCLA and Southern California announced on June 30 that the schools would be leaving the Pac-12 Conference for the Big Ten in 2024. USC is a private institution and not part of the UC system.
Newsom — an ex officio member of the Board of Regents — is among others asking how the move will benefit all student-athletes, as well as how to mitigate the financial effects it will cause to UC Berkeley, California’s other public university in the Pac 12.
UCLA and UC Berkeley have played each other in football since 1923.
“The first duty of every public university is to the people – especially students,” Newsom said in a statement. “UCLA must clearly explain to the public how this deal will improve the experience for all its student-athletes, will honor its century-old partnership with UC Berkeley, and will preserve the histories, rivalries, and traditions that enrich our communities.”
The UC Board of Regents cannot force UCLA to reverse the decision. In 1991, campus chancellors were delegated authority by the UC Office of the President to execute their own contracts, including intercollegiate athletic agreements.
The regents though could require UCLA pay UC Berkeley an exit fee for leaving the Pac-12 or share TV revenues they will gain from a move to the Big Ten.
UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on June 30 that changes to the landscape of collegiate athletics prompted the move. UCLA’s athletic department, which sponsors 23 sports, is facing a $102.8-million deficit with most of that coming the past couple years.
“They’re gonna compete at the highest level in a major elite conference in different time zones, UCLA is always national. But now we have the ability for student athletes to showcase their talent across the country,” Jarmond said. “I appreciate the Pac-12. That said, my, my focus first and foremost is our student athletes, and what is best for our student athletes. And when you look at the landscape and how dynamic is changing, the Big Ten was the right move at the right time for us.”
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Fewest Americans collecting jobless aid since 1970
WASHINGTON (AP) — Applications for unemployment benefits inched down last week as the total number of Americans collecting aid fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years.
Jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 184,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which levels out week-to-week volatility, rose by 4,500 to 177,250.
About 1.42 million Americans were collecting traditional unemployment benefits in the week of April 9, the fewest since February 21, 1970.
Two years after the coronavirus pandemic plunged the economy into a brief but devastating recession, American workers are enjoying extraordinary job security. Weekly applications for unemployment aid, which broadly track with layoffs, have remained consistently below the pre-pandemic level of 225,000.
Last year, employers added a record 6.7 million jobs, and they’ve added an average of 560,000 more each month so far in 2022. The unemployment rate, which soared to 14.7% in April 2020 in the depths of the COVID-19 recession, is now just 3.6%, barely above the lowest point in 50 years. And there is a record proportion of 1.7 job openings for every unemployed American.
The U.S. job market and overall economy has shown remarkable resiliency despite ongoing supply chain breakdowns, the economic consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the highest consumer inflation in 40 years.
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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Tire Distributors (ATD) is honored to announce its increased commitment to the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the nation's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need. This year, ATD and Tire Pros are working together to raise $1.5 million, a 50% increase from 2021, to the Foundation through its "Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign."
The campaign launched June 1 and ran through Aug. 31. In addition to raising money towards this $1.5 million goal directly on the campaign website, ATD is also hosting a 5K for Heroes associates' fundraiser on Sept. 10, the Second Annual Gala for Heroes on Oct. 16, and the 32nd Annual Golf Classic to support GSF on Oct. 17. These events will include an appearance from Gary Sinise, a presentation of ATD's donation to the Foundation, and a performance by the Lt. Dan Band.
As part of the campaign, JR Motorsports, professional race car driver Josh Berry, and Tire Pros teamed up to raise awareness of the cause. Berry's No. 8 Chevrolet featured special colors and ATD's Summer for Heroes logo on the hood and quarter panels during the NASCAR Xfinity Series at The Glen in New York on Saturday, Aug. 20 and at the Daytona International Speedway's Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola on Friday, Aug. 26.
"It is an enormous honor to expand our support of the Gary Sinise Foundation with this year's Summer for Heroes campaign," said Stuart Schuette, president and CEO of ATD. "At ATD, we're passionate about helping first responders, veterans, and their families. We acknowledge that our nation's heroes face challenges – both physical and mental wellness – so if we can help even one person with our donation, then we know our efforts were a tremendous success."
In partnership with ATD's associates, manufacturers, vendor partners, and customers, the donations raised during the Summer for Heroes will help fund three Gary Sinise Foundation programs including:
- Relief & Resiliency: This program offers support for service members, first responders and veterans, as well as their families, before, during and after battle. As part of Relief & Resiliency, Snowball Express helps maintain traditions for children of fallen military heroes by providing fun experiences in an emotionally safe, warm and inclusive environment. In addition, working closely with the Boulder Crest Foundation as part of the Foundation's mental health initiatives, Boulder Crest uses its signature PATHH programs and the science of Posttraumatic Growth to promote recovery in the aftermath of their trauma.
- First Responders Outreach: By funding essential equipment, PPE, emergency relief and training for first responders, this program helps them perform to the best of their abilities.
- R.I.S.E.: Short for Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment, this program provides specially adapted smart homes and vehicles, home modifications and mobility devices for wounded heroes.
In 2021, ATD's Summer for Heroes campaign raised $1 million, which helped fund Boulder Crest Foundation's Warrior PATHH retreats to help the nation's heroes overcome post-traumatic stress and the Boulder Crest Foundation's Struggle Well program to support mental wellness of first responders.
To learn more or contribute to ATD's Summer for Heroes click here.
About American Tire Distributors
American Tire Distributors is one of the largest independent suppliers of tires to the replacement tire market. It operates more than 115 distribution centers, serving approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. The company offers an unsurpassed breadth and depth of inventory, frequent delivery and value-added services to tire and automotive service customers. American Tire Distributors employs approximately 4,500 associates across its distribution center network. In 2022, the company was recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 America's Best Mid-Sized Employers and the Most Loved Work Place by Newsweek.
About The Gary Sinise Foundation
The Gary Sinise Foundation was established under the philanthropic direction of award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, who has been an advocate of our nation's defenders for nearly 40 years. The Gary Sinise Foundation's mission is to serve our country by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. The Foundation's four programmatic pillars are our way of "doing a little more" for those who sacrifice so much for our country. As our Founder and Chairman Gary Sinise always says, "While we can never do enough for our defenders and their loved ones, we can always do a little more." That spirit of service is the bedrock of all of the Foundation's programs, which include R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) Program, Relief and Resiliency Program, Community and Education Program, the First Responders Outreach Program. For more information, please visit GarySiniseFoundation.org.
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- WELL's M&A Program is ramping up with multiple signed and actionable LOIs demonstrating its ability to execute on highly accretive capital allocation opportunities.
- WELL forms Provider Solutions Business Unit combining WELL EMR Group, Billing & RCM, and Digital Apps businesses into a robust practitioner enablement platform led by industry veterans Adam Hutton and Paulo Gomes.
- WELL launches comprehensive operating cost optimization initiative designed to derive greater synergies to improve operating cashflow
VANCOUVER, BC, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) (the "Company" or "WELL") — a practitioner focused digital health company that is positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to provide a number of key business updates including a ramp-up in the Company's M&A program and the formation of its Provider Solutions Business Unit.
Following the completion of its recent oversubscribed bought deal private placement led by several large institutional investors, WELL confirms that it is ramping up its M&A program with multiple signed and actionable letters of intent ("LOIs"), demonstrating the Company's ability to execute on highly accretive capital allocation opportunities.
"We recently made the timely and important decision to add significant cash to our balance sheet. Additionally, WELL has a long-dated debt maturity schedule, all vendor takebacks have been retired, and we will continue to generate excess free cashflow beyond any interest or earnout payments." said Hamed Shahbazi, Founder and CEO of WELL. "Our stronger financial position comes at a time where acquisition valuations have fallen and the expected returns on capital allocation have improved. This added liquidity gives WELL the ability to aggressively pursue its goal of increasing intrinsic value on a per-share basis"
A multi-disciplinary team at WELL is collaborating with all functional group and business unit leaders to identify cost optimizations and margin enhancement opportunities that can translate into improvements in operating cashflow.
Amir Javidan, WELL's COO added, "Notwithstanding our profitability and growth which on a combined basis is industry leading within the tech-enabled healthcare industry, we are also embarking on a sweeping operating cost review and optimization initiative. The combined effect of our organic and inorganic growth opportunities and focus on operating cost efficiency will deliver tangible value to WELL shareholders.
Eva Fong, WELL's CFO added, "WELL's business continues to operate very well as our business unit leaders are delivering tangible value to healthcare practitioners across our network and allowing them to focus on what matters-patient care. We are increasingly becoming an indispensable and critical piece of healthcare ecosystem in North America that is relied upon by thousands of healthcare practitioners who are delivering millions of patient visits per year. We recently raised guidance for WELL's annual revenue to over $525 million for the current fiscal year. We look forward to updating our stakeholders and demonstrating our strong performance in the coming days and weeks."
WELL is pleased to announce the formation of its new Provider Solutions Business Unit, which combines the previous WELL EMR Group, Billing and RCM and several Digital Application businesses into a one single practitioner enablement platform. This consolidation is designed to simplify the relationship healthcare providers have with WELL and better promote the breadth and depth of WELL's practitioner enablement platform.
WELL's new Provider Solutions Business Unit encompasses companies and brands including AwareMD, Intrahealth, Oscar Pro, DoctorCare, and CognisantMD. It will comprise of tools and technologies including electronic medical records (EMR), practice management, productivity applications, back-office billing and revenue cycle management, and WELL's apps.health ecosystem. With close to one in four Canadian doctors currently being served by WELL's practitioner focused businesses, the new Provider Solutions Business Unit will further support the onboarding of WELL's technology solutions, positively impacting improved health outcomes by better equipping and empowering healthcare practitioners and their patients.
This integrated offering will not only support in simplifying the relationship we have with our growing network of over 21,000 doctors and healthcare practitioners across the country, but it will also allow WELL to continue to grow our market share through a unique and unified platform offering.
The unit will be run by the current managing directors of DoctorCare, Adam Hutton and Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes, founder of DoctorCare, has a deep understanding of the challenges doctors face when running a medical practice, including workflows, technologies, and HR. He has spent his entire career working with primary care physicians in the EMR, pharmaceuticals, and physician services industries. Paulo is also the co-founder of Khure Health, a company that helps primary care doctors identify high-risk patients for rare diseases to help them get on a proper care pathway. Prior to providing operational direction at DoctorCare, Adam Hutton was Vice President of Adoption and Strategic Partnerships at the Ontario Telemedicine Network. He is a proven entrepreneur having started and grown previous health services companies that now support thousands of physicians across Canada.
"Since WELL's inception, we have built our toolkit of tools for practitioners across numerous technology verticals. Moving forward, we have a compelling opportunity to bring the suite of tools to market in a single platform," said Paulo Gomes, Managing Director of WELL Provider Solutions.
"Paulo and I see meaningful opportunities to leverage the apps.health ecosystem, improving the attach rate of services among existing customers, and expanding our platform to new practitioners with a more unified, enterprise grade salesforce," remarked Adam Hutton, Managing Director of WELL Provider Solutions.
WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Per: "Hamed Shahbazi"
Hamed Shahbazi
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Director
WELL is a technology enabled healthcare company whose overarching objective is to positively impact health outcomes to empower and support healthcare practitioners and their patients. WELL has built an innovative practitioner enablement platform that includes comprehensive end to end practice management tools inclusive of virtual care and digital patient engagement capabilities as well as Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and data protection services. WELL uses this platform to power healthcare practitioners both inside and outside of WELL's own omni-channel patient services offerings. As such, WELL owns and operates Canada's largest network of outpatient medical clinics serving primary and specialized healthcare services and is the provider of a leading multi-national, multi-disciplinary telehealth offering. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL" and trades on the OTCQX under the symbol "WHTCF". To learn more about the Company, please visit: www.well.company.'
This news release may contain "Forward-Looking Information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including, without limitation: information regarding DoctorCare's future plans, the new Provider Solutions Business Unit and its positive impact in healthcare, and WELL's future M&A transactions. Forward-Looking Information is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-Looking Information generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "should", "will", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-Looking Information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such Forward Looking Information and, which are not guarantees of future performance. WELL's statements expressed or implied by Forward Looking Information are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and conditions, many of which are outside of WELL 's control, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-Looking is Information qualified in its entirety by inherent risks and uncertainties, including: direct and indirect material adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic; adverse market conditions; risks inherent in the primary healthcare sector in general; regulatory and legislative changes; that future results may vary from historical results; inability to obtain any requisite future financing on suitable terms; any inability to realize the expected benefits and synergies of acquisitions; that market competition may affect the business, results and financial condition of WELL and other risk factors identified in documents filed by WELL under its profile at www.sedar.com, including its most recent Annual Information Form. Except as required by securities law, WELL does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise.
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Man arrested for impersonating officer, keeping teen runaway at home, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – Police in Oklahoma arrested a man after they said he claimed to be a U.S. Marshal, gave alcohol to a minor and harbored a runaway.
Officers responded to an apartment complex for a call about an abduction on Thursday, the Tulsa Police Department said in a Facebook post.
A woman who had talked to officers said her 16-year-old runaway daughter was inside an apartment at the complex. She also said she had previously seen her daughter get into a gold SUV at a gas station nearby. The SUV was parked outside the apartment.
When officers knocked on the apartment door, they met with and talked to Christopher Bartley. Police said he told the officers the 16-year-old girl was not there. However, officers investigated and learned the girl was in the apartment, contrary to Bartley’s information.
When officers talked to the 16-year-old, they said she told them she was staying with Bartley because he had told her he was a former Tulsa Police Officer and currently worked for the U.S. Marshal Service. She also said Bartley often wore clothing that resembled law enforcement, and that he gave her alcohol.
The officers arrested Bartley for harboring a runaway juvenile, false impersonation of a peace officer and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Tulsa PD said Bartley has never worked for the department nor for the Marshal Service.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Public approval of the Supreme Court has fallen following the leak of a draft opinion that would overturn the Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing abortion rights nationwide, according to a poll.
Disapproval of the nation’s highest court was especially pronounced among the roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults who oppose overturning Roe, while support for the court was high among those in favor, according to the Marquette Law School Poll, which also found increased partisan polarization in approval.
The draft opinion obtained by Politico would overrule Roe and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the 1992 decision that reaffirmed the right to end a pregnancy. Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the draft was authentic and ordered an investigation, led by Supreme Court Marshal Gail Curley, to try to find the source of the leak.
The official opinion is expected to be released sometime in the next month. The case involves a Mississippi law that would prohibit abortion after 15 weeks, but if the justices go further and eliminate the abortion right first announced in Roe, roughly half the states are expected to ban or severely restrict abortion.
In the Marquette poll, 55% disapprove of the court, up from 45% in March. Approval was down a corresponding 10 percentage points, from 54% to 44%.
Among people who oppose overturning Roe, 74% disapproved of the court in the new poll, compared with 54% in March. Eighty-four percent of those who favor jettisoning the court’s main abortion precedents voiced approval of the institution, up from 65% two months ago.
Approval was fairly steady among Republicans from March to May, but fell sharply among Democrats and slightly among independents.
The survey, conducted starting about a week after the leaked document, shows further erosion in public support for the court; confidence in the court had started to decline in polling last year.
In September, the Marquette Law School Poll, among other surveys, found a drop in approval of the court following its vote to allow a restrictive Texas abortion law to take effect.
Views on abortion in the new poll were consistent with earlier surveys, with about two-thirds of U.S. adults saying they oppose overturning Roe.
Other polls, including those conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, also have consistently shown only about 1 in 10 Americans want abortion to be illegal in all cases. A majority are in favor of abortion being legal in all or most circumstances, but polls indicate many also support restrictions especially later in pregnancy.
The new Marquette poll showed Americans were evenly divided over the Mississippi law outlawing most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, similar to views earlier in the year.
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The poll of 1,004 adults was conducted May 9-19 using a sample drawn from the probability-based SSRS Opinion Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/poll-high-court-approval-drops-after-abortion-opinion-leak/ | 2022-05-26T01:56:47Z |
-- Agreement Brings America's #1 Sportsbook Together With Sports' Most Iconic Brand --
NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel Group, the premier sports gaming destination in the United States, announced today a multi-year partnership renewal to become An Official Sports Betting Partner of the New York Yankees. The expanded partnership ensures that America's #1 Sportsbook remains aligned with the world's most iconic sports franchise.
Under the terms of the agreement, FanDuel will be permitted use of New York Yankees' marks. Additionally, FanDuel will have premium VIP hospitality accommodations at Yankee Stadium along with integrated FanDuel signage in right-field and rotational signage behind home plate during television broadcasts.
"There is no more globally recognized sports brand than the New York Yankees, and as a New York-based company we're delighted to remain partners with our hometown team," said Mike Raffensperger, CMO of FanDuel Group. "One of our company values is to be absurdly fan-focused and there is no fanbase more passionate about their team than Yankees fans which makes this a natural fit."
"We are very excited to be continuing our relationship with FanDuel—our Partner since 2020," said Michael J. Tusiani, New York Yankees Senior Vice President, Partnerships. "We hope that FanDuel's Yankee Stadium presence and customer engagement will continue to strengthen its brand as a sports betting operator within the tri-state area."
About FanDuel Group
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
About the New York Yankees
Founded in 1903, the New York Yankees are the most successful and popular team in Major League Baseball history, having won 27 championships while appearing in 40 World Series. The club plays its home games at Yankee Stadium, which is one of New York City's most-frequented tourist destinations and home to numerous non-baseball events, including college football's Pinstripe Bowl. As a result of their on-field accomplishments and iconic interlocking "NY" logo, the Yankees are among the most recognized brands in the world.
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Mike Bossy flopped to the ice as the puck went in, then scrambled to his feet and leaped into the air to celebrate scoring another goal. It was a familiar sight as the New York Islanders were on their way to their third of four consecutive Stanley Cup titles.
Bossy danced on his skates the same way after his 50th goal in 50 games, but so many other times, his reaction was more muted simply because he scored so much and so often, more than almost anyone in the long history of the NHL.
The Hockey Hall of Famer died Thursday night of lung cancer. He was 65.
“Though containing him was the obsession of opposing coaches and checking him the focus of opposing players, Bossy’s brilliance was unstoppable and his production relentless throughout his entire career,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday. “He thrilled fans like few others.”
An Islanders spokesman said Bossy was in his native Montreal, where the team will play Friday night against the Canadiens. Before taking the ice on an emotional night at Bell Centre, Islanders forward Anthony Beauvillier shared what Bossy meant to his family and career.
“Mike Bossy was a name often mentioned in my household growing up as my father idolized him,” Beauvillier wrote on Instagram. “He would tell stories about how good of a goal scorer he is and how he would make it so easy. When I first put the (Islanders) jersey on… it’s the first thing my dad told me ‘Same team as Mike.’ It’s always been an honor for me wearing the same jersey as Mike.”
Bossy helped the Islanders win the Stanley Cup four straight years from 1980-83, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1982. He scored the Cup-winning goal in 1982 and ’83 — one of just two players to do so in back-to-back seasons.
“That’s certainly something I’m proud of,” Bossy said in 1983 after scoring the second Cup-winning goal.
Bossy was a first-round pick in 1977 and played his entire 10-year NHL career with New York. He won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year, got the Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly conduct three times and led the league in goals twice.
Bossy scored 50 or more goals in each of his first nine seasons — the league’s longest streak. He and Wayne Gretzky are the only players in hockey history with nine 50-goal seasons.
“The New York Islanders organization mourns the loss of Mike Bossy, an icon not only on Long Island but the entire hockey world,” Islanders president and general manager Lou Lamoriello said. ”His drive to be the best every time he stepped on the ice was second to none. Along with his teammates, he helped win four straight Stanley Cup championships, shaping the history of this franchise forever.”
Bossy was just the second player to score 50 goals in 50 games — a feat that has only been matched three times since. He remains the all-time leader in goals per game in the regular season at 0.762, and only two players have recorded more hat tricks than Bossy’s 39.
He ranks third in points a game and seventh on the all-time scoring list. Those are all in the regular season when Bossy put up some of the best numbers in the history of the game. In the playoffs, Bossy was even more clutch. He is the only player with four game-winners in the same playoff series and he scored three playoff overtime goals.
Led by Bossy, Clark Gillies, Bryan Trottier and defenseman Denis Potvin, the Islanders succeeded Scotty Bowman’s 1970s Montreal Canadiens as the NHL’s next dynasty before Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers took over the sport.
Bossy was an eight-time All-Star and finished with 573 goals and 553 assists for 1,126 points in 752 regular-season games. He was the fastest player to reach the 100-goal mark and currently ranks 22nd on the career goals list. In the playoffs, Bossy had 160 points in 129 games.
Back and knee injuries ultimately ended his career in 1987. He was limited to 38 goals in 63 games and unable to return for an 11th season.
Bossy revealed his cancer diagnosis in October in a letter to TVA Sports. He wrote in French: “It is with a lot of sadness that I need to step away from your screens, for a necessary pause. I intend to fight with all the determination and fire you’ve seen me show on the ice.”
It’s the third loss from that Islanders era this year. Fellow Hall of Famer Gillies died in January and Jean Potvin died in March.
Daughter Tanya Bossy said her father was “no longer in pain.”
“My dad loved hockey, sure, but first and foremost he loved life,” she said in a statement in French on behalf of the Bossy family. “Until the end of his journey, he hung on. He wanted to live more than anything.”
Bossy was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991 and in 2017 was named one of the NHL’s 100 greatest players.
Before reaching the NHL, Bossy played five seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Laval National. He had 602 points in 298 QMJHL games. Bossy also represented Canada at the Canada Cup in 1981 and 1984, long before NHL players began competing at the Winter Olympics.
Funeral arrangements were pending.
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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who conspired with his then-girlfriend to cook up a feel-good story about a helpful homeless man and then used the lie to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations online was sentenced in federal court Friday to more than two years in prison.
Mark D’Amico will also have to serve three years probation once he completes his 27-month term. He also must pay restitution and undergo gambling, drug and mental health counseling.
Before being sentenced, D’Amico told U.S. District Judge Noel Hillman that he was a changed man, devoted to his family.
”The person that did the things that led us here no longer exists,” D’Amico said.
He had pleaded guilty before Hillman in Camden in November to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. An indictment unsealed in January 2020 charged D’Amico with a total of 16 counts of conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.
He had already pleaded guilty to charges in state court last year. His former girlfriend, Katelyn McClure, and homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt Jr. previously pleaded guilty to state and federal charges. Bobbitt was sentenced to five years’ probation on state charges in 2019. Both are scheduled to be sentenced on the federal charges this year.
The trio made up a story in late 2017 about Bobbitt giving $20 to help McClure when her car ran out of gas in Philadelphia, according to prosecutors. D’Amico and McClure solicited donations through GoFundMe, purportedly to help Bobbitt, and conducted newspaper and television interviews. Investigators said D’Amico was the plot’s ringleader.
They eventually raised more than $400,000 in donations over about a month, according to investigators, who said almost no part of the tale was true. The group had met near a Philadelphia casino in October 2017 shortly before they told their story, prosecutors said.
Authorities began investigating after Bobbitt sued the couple, accusing them of not giving him the money. The federal criminal complaint alleged all of the money raised in the campaign was spent by March 2018, with large chunks spent by McClure and D’Amico on a recreational vehicle, a BMW and trips to casinos in Las Vegas and New Jersey. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/man-in-gofundme-scam-gets-27-month-federal-prison-sentence/ | 2022-04-02T19:20:02Z |
Start your week smart: Ukraine, Northern Ireland, Covid-19, Afghanistan, Havana
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
Happy Mother’s Day! We’re sending lots of love and appreciation to the millions of mothers near and far — especially those who are struggling to make ends meet.
Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
The weekend that was
• Sixty people are feared dead following an airstrike yesterday on a school in Ukraine where 90 people were sheltering, according to a local official. Separately, the Ukrainian government said “all women, children and elderly people” have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol.
• Northern Ireland is on the cusp of having a nationalist leader for the first time in its history after Sinn Fein, once considered the political wing of the IRA, emerged as the largest party in regional elections yesterday.
• The Biden administration is issuing a new warning that the US could potentially see 100 million Covid-19 infections this fall and winter, as officials publicly stress the need for more funding from Congress to prepare the nation.
• Women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, ideally wearing the traditional burqa, according to a decree issued by the Taliban yesterday. If a woman does not follow the rules, her “male guardian” will be visited and advised, and eventually jailed and sentenced.
• An explosion rocked the historic Hotel Saratoga in the center of Cuba’s capital of Havana on Friday, killing at least 32 people, Cuban officials say, and leaving more than 60 hospitalized for injuries.
The week ahead
Monday
There is speculation that Russian President Vladimir Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine on Monday, which a symbolic day for Russia. May 9 is known as “Victory Day” and commemorates the country’s defeat of the Nazis in 1945. Western officials have long believed that Putin would leverage the symbolic significance and propaganda value of the day to announce either a military achievement in Ukraine, a major escalation of hostilities — or both. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, and since then, Putin has insisted that his troops are carrying out a “special military operation” instead of a war.
The Philippine presidential election is also scheduled to take place on Monday. The current front-runner is Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — the son and namesake of the Philippines’ late deposed dictator.
Tuesday
Primary elections are set to kick off across Nebraska and West Virginia Tuesday. In Nebraska, eyes are on a Republican candidate for governor — but not for positive reasons. Charles Herbster, a rancher and businessman who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is facing multiple allegations he inappropriately touched women. Trump stood by him even after the Nebraska Examiner reported in mid-April that seven women, including Republican state Sen. Julie Slama, had accused Herbster of groping them at political events or beauty pageants, with an additional woman accusing him of kissing her forcibly. In six cases, at least one eyewitness corroborated the women’s allegations, the publication reported. Herbster has denied the allegations, calling them “100% false.”
Donald Trump Jr. is also scheduled to be deposed Tuesday as part of a class-action lawsuit alleging some members of the Trump family collaborated with a fraudulent marketing company. Donald Trump and his two adult sons have agreed to sit for depositions in May and June. The former President agreed to be deposed on June 16 while Eric Trump will sit for questioning on May 12, according to a letter filed with the court.
Tuesday also marks three years since the death of Ronald Greene in police custody. Greene died on May 10, 2019, after police said he resisted arrest and struggled with officers. His family has said they were told Greene died in a car crash after a police chase. Video of the incident released two years later showed officers kicking, punching and using a taser on Greene before he died in their custody.
Thursday
Thursday is International Nurses Day! The day honors nurses for their contributions worldwide and marks the conclusion of National Nurses Week, which began on May 6. Thursday is also the birthday of the notable nurse Florence Nightingale. The International Council of Nurses has celebrated the day since 1965.
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This week on the Sunday edition of the 5 Things podcast, CNN Supreme Court reporter Ariane de Vogue looks at the future of abortion access in this country following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion, which could signal end of Roe vs. Wade after nearly 50 years as a constitutional right. Listen here!
Photos of the week
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What’s happening in entertainment
‘Doctor Strange’ enters the multiverse
Marvel fans! Prepare to be thrilled, entertained, and maybe even a little disoriented. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” might be the most insanely Marvel movie ever, for good and ill, according to CNN’s Brian Lowry. Directed by Sam Raimi, who has his own Spidey ties, the movie has roots that reach back to Strange’s journey from the original, as well as the Avengers’ two-part battle against Thanos. The movie premiered in US theaters on Friday.
What’s happening in sports
Kentucky Derby
In a stunning upset that sent the crowd roaring, Rich Strike won the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby yesterday. The horse entered the race at 80-1 odds — the biggest long shot in the 20-horse field. Rich Strike began the derby week as an alternate and wasn’t added to the field until Friday when another horse pulled out of the race.
Quiz time!
Take CNN’s weekly news quiz to see how much you remember from the week that was! So far, 49% of fellow quiz fans have gotten an 8 out of 10 or better this week. How well can you do?
Play me off
Drumroll please… it’s Spandau Ballet
This is an unmistakable ’80s jam! I know that much is true! Have a blissful and relaxing Sunday. (Click here to view)
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Lawmakers comment on the Senate passing of the bipartisan “PACT Act”
The “Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021″ is expected to pass the House and be signed into law by President Biden
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Veterans exposed to toxic substances in the line of duty will soon receive better access to healthcare. That’s if a bipartisan bill that just passed the Senate becomes law.
The “PACT” Act has bipartisan support – and a group of senators from both parties held a press conference to celebrate its passing.
Sen. John Boozman, (R-Arkansas) praised the bipartisan nature of the bill. “One thing that we didn’t want this to do was to be like our Vietnam Veterans that literally took decades and decades and decades. So this has been a lot of hard work. It’s the Democrats and Republicans coming together. And that’s true of veteran’s issues in general, which is so important.”
Sen. Sherrod Brown, (D-Ohio) said “For generations we’ve asked our soldiers and our Marines, and our sailors, our service men and women to commit to our country as they do when they join the armed services, and we have that same commitment to them when we get home. And we finally did it mostly right with agent orange. It took a generation. We’re doing it right now with burn pits.”
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, (D-New York) added, “So many veterans and servicemembers and their families have fought for this. This is a generational bill, so it helps anyone who’s been exposed to toxic substances over the last many many decades.”
Senate leaders say more than 3.5 million veterans have been exposed to toxic chemicals like Agent Orange.
Many recent exposures came from contact with “burn pits” – which were prevalent to dispose of waste collected on military bases during wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Senate leaders say 80 percent of burn pit related claims were denied by the VA – and this policy will change that if passed.
The measure is expected to pass the House and be signed into law by President Joe Biden.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivaris Capital, LLC, a multi-strategy fund offering hybrid hedge and private equity structures, announced today that it has partnered with Salt Lake City-based B10 Capital to offer private investors, family offices, and businesses a free personalized assessment regarding how best to defer and/or eliminate capital gains and income taxes.
In conjunction with B10 Capital, Vivaris Capital will help clients focus on reducing, deferring, and mitigating the impact of income tax or capital gains tax. B10 Capital helps clients strategically plan for more efficiencies with ordinary income and capital gains tax liabilities through the utilization of specialized tax credit filings as well as highly sophisticated tax strategies.
The money that clients save with more efficient tax positions may then be invested with Vivaris Capital, currently raising capital from industry partners, financial institutions, family offices, and individual investors for the VICAN Fund. The VICAN Fund provides investors with access to institutional quality alternative investments with high-growth, high-return potential while securing their principal.
"Many business owners will spend hours writing off business expenses like insurance, utilities, and payroll, yet they are not aware of more impactful strategies to reduce their taxes. Most see taxes as an inevitable cost with few offset options. Fortunately, there are powerful ways to reduce and offset taxes and we're proud to bring these experts' strategies to our clients and friends," said President and CEO J. Christopher Mizer.
"We are constantly surprised by the amount of businesses that are eligible but are not claiming their tax credits for Research and Development, 179D deductions, cost segregation benefits or benefiting from strategic charitable contributions, and much more. Our team is dedicated to simplifying sophisticated tax and financial innovations to make them accessible to those who need them most," said B10 Capital Regional Director-Texas Julienna Viegas.
The VICAN Fund is led by President and Chief Executive Officer J. Christopher Mizer, a 25-year veteran of the alternative investment industry who founded Vivaris Capital in 1998 to invest in and acquire middle-market businesses in a broad range of industries that are leaders in their market niches. He is supported by an eight-member team that includes leading physicians, environmental and climate technology experts, alternative investment professionals, and global finance and business specialists.
For further information, visit https://www.vivariscapital.com/, call +1.619.727.8497 or email vican@vivariscapital.com.
About B10 Capital
B10 Capital helps business owners, entrepreneurs, creators, and qualified individuals access non-obvious tax credits solutions and financial strategies that help maximize their liquidity, flexibility, and long-term financial security.
About Vivaris Capital
Vivaris Capital, LLC invests in and acquires middle-market businesses in healthcare, life sciences, and technology that are leaders in their market niches. The Vivaris team is led by J. Christopher Mizer who is the chairman of each of the portfolio companies and guides key strategic decisions and their execution. He also serves as the operating president on an interim basis when companies are going through periods of ownership succession and new management team members are being assembled.
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This press release is neither an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Only the Private Placement Memorandum can make such an offer. The Private Placement Memorandum must be read in order to fully understand all of the implications and risks of the offering of securities to which it relates.
Vivaris Capital does not offer investment, tax, financial, or legal advice, nor do we endorse any products, investments, or companies that provide such advice and investments. All parties are strongly encouraged to perform their due diligence and consult with the appropriate professional(s) licensed in that area before entering any investment. Performing due diligence helps protect against fraud.
No information presented should be used or considered as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any interest in any investment fund. Any such offer or solicitation can and will be made only by means of the confidential offering memorandum of each such investment fund, and only in jurisdictions in which such an offer would be lawful and only to individuals who meet the investor suitability and sophistication requirements of each such investment fund, including qualifying as "accredited investors" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and "qualified purchasers" within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Access to information about the investment funds is similarly limited to individuals who meet the applicable investor suitability and sophistication requirements.
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GUANGZHOU, China, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 131st China Import and Export Fair is held online from April 15 to 24. The Rural Revitalization zone, which has been a massive hit over previous years continues to receive overwhelming popularity as ever. Overseas buyers can appreciate genuine Chinese flavors, get a close look of China, and see great changes brought by the rural revitalization strategy in the designated zone.
As a top producer and exporter of agricultural products in China, Shandong Province boasts a number of high-quality food suppliers, who are also major players in the food section of the Canton Fair. In recent years, the region has transitioned its growth driver to promote green development and boost production and income. The remote and backward small mountain villages in the past have now adopted a high technology development path. Various newly-emerged models such as greenhouse economy and green agricultural product fine processing have become key drivers to lift farmers' income.
The tea industry has also benefitted from the Rural Revitalization Strategy. Centred around tea culture, tea industry, tea science and technology, major tea producing areas across China have fostered a modern tea technology innovation system, and embarked on the path of modern agriculture development highlighting efficient output, product safety, resource optimization and environmental-friendliness. Yibin, renowned for its spring tea, has made remarkable achievements in the prevalence of healthy tea tree seeds, digital tea farms and harmless pest control with the strong technical supports from scientific research institutes such as China Tea Research Institute, Hunan Agricultural University and Sichuan Agricultural University. A range of newly-bred Yinbin spring tea have made their debuts at 131st Canton Fair.
With the deepening of reform and opening up, trade and cooperation in agricultural production between China and the rest of the world saw unprecedented opportunities. Thanks to foreign trade platforms such as the Canton Fair, quality agricultural products and local specialties in remote areas that were once unrecognized now began to go abroad.
Alan Liu, Deputy Director General of Foreign Affairs Office of Canton Fair remarked that the 131st Canton Fair will continue to play its role as a bridge for trade. By setting up designated exhibition zone rural products and organizing targeted promotions and other related activities, the Fair will provide more safe, green and high-quality agricultural products made in China for overseas buyers.
Visit https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/register/index#/foreign-email.
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Lucid Group, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of LCID during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Lucid common stock between November 15, 2021, and February 28, 2022, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about Lucid's business and operations. Specifically, the Company overstated its production capabilities while concealing that "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" were hampering Lucid's operations. As a result of the defendants' wrongful acts and omissions, and the significant decline in the market value of Lucid's common stock, Lucid investors have suffered significant damages.
DEADLINE: May 31, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/lucid-group-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=25574&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of LCID during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is May 31, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enertiv, the operational intelligence platform for commercial real estate, has announced the launch of its Capital Planning module to support deep carbon reductions in the built environment. This module, now part of Enertiv's connected SaaS platform, will help owners and operators intelligently allocate the estimated $18 trillion necessary to decarbonize the industry.
With building operations responsible for 28% of all global carbon emissions, landlords are under increasing pressure to translate high-minded goals into action. With the Capital Planning module, Enertiv has become the first software platform capable of delivering portfolio-level ESG reporting, real-time optimization of existing systems, and long-term plans for deploying capital improvements and deep reductions.
Enertiv powers the Capital Planning module with a dataset that includes 20 billion hours of building management system, equipment-level energy monitoring, and environmental IoT sensor data; the thousands of maintenance workflows performed on the Enertiv App daily; and the nameplate information of over 60,000 pieces of equipment. This data advantage, as well as the accumulated insights from industry-leading real estate portfolios, is allowing Enertiv to hone in on the most efficient and effective equipment from an ongoing performance perspective. These insights will lead directly to eliminating wasteful spend, de-siloing the budgeting process, ensuring capital is deployed in line with carbon reduction plans, and providing greater transparency for owners and asset managers.
"Enertiv has spent the last decade solving the toughest challenges related to operational efficiency in commercial real estate: figuring out how to connect disparate workflows and real-time data into a central platform, and then to transform that data into asset value. However, there will still have to be significant investments into the critical infrastructure to reach the goals that have been laid out in corporate boardrooms, the federal government, and by municipalities across the country. This module is a big step towards arming the industry with the insights they need to deploy capital in a smart, effective and data-driven way."
The release of the Capital Planning module follows Enertiv's $9 million funding round announced in May 2022, co-led by Commonweal Ventures and Groundbreak Ventures to fuel rapid growth as the first end-to-end ESG platform for commercial real estate. This new module is only the next step in a vision to build an in-house, fully integrated platform that delivered transparency and insights into every driver of ESG results: utility costs, equipment performance, on-site staff activity, and tenant consumption,
Enertiv is a connected SaaS platform that digitizes, streamlines and enhances operational workflows in commercial real estate. The software enables owners and operators to directly increase NOI and asset value, do more with less, decarbonize assets, and ultimately gain transparency from the boardroom to the boiler room.
Owners and operators interested in adopting the Capital Planning module can schedule a demo directly on the Enertiv website.
6463503525
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Here are the election issues on the November ballot in Stark County
CANTON ― The Stark County Board of Elections has released a list of issues that will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Voters across Stark County will cast their ballots on a variety of issues, ranging from renewal levies for the Massillon City School District and Marlington Local School District, a replacement levy for the Lawrence Township Police District and a charter amendment in North Canton to decide whether to change the city council and mayor terms from two years to four.
The deadline for voter registration for the upcoming election is Oct. 11.
To view your voter registration status and find your precinct and polling location, visit the Ohio Secretary of State's website at https://voterlookup.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup.aspx.
The Board of Elections still must certify local option petitions and candidates’ petitions in nonpartisan races by Aug. 22. Write-in candidates must file their declarations of intent by 4 p.m. on Aug. 29.
School districts and other districts
RODMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
- Renewal, 1.5 mills, current expenses, 10 years, commencing in 2023. (Stark, Columbiana and Mahoning counties)
LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Substitute, 3.8 mills, necessary requirements of the school district, continuing period of time, commencing in 2022.
TRI-DIVISION AMBULANCE DISTRICT
- Renewal, 4.0 mills, ambulance levy, 5 years, commencing in 2023. (Stark and Tuscarawas counties)
MASSILLON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Renewal, 6.5 mills, emergency requirements of the school district, 5 years, commencing in 2022.
MARLINGTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Renewal, 8.5 mills, current expenses, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
Municipal issues
CANTON
- Sale of wine and mixed beverages, Riddhi Siddhi 2020, LLC, dba Express Mini Mart, 1225 Raff Road SW, Canton 44710.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages, Riddhi Siddhi 2020, LLC., dba Express Mini Mart, 1225 Raff Road SW, Canton 44710.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Factory of Terror LLC dba Factory of Terror, 4125 Mahoning Road NE, Canton 44705.
- Sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, HD Productions and Entertainment LLC DBA "Special Occasions," 220 Dueber Ave. SW Canton 44706.
- Sunday sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, HD Productions and Entertainment LLC DBA "Special Occasions," 220 Dueber Ave. SW, Canton 44706.
HILLS AND DALES
- Renewal, 5 mills road levy, 5 years, commencing in 2022.
MAGNOLIA
- Renewal, 3 mills, current expenses, 5 years, commencing in 2023. (Stark and Carroll counties)
- Replacement, 0.5 mill, cemetery, 5 years, commencing in 2023. (Stark and Carroll counties)
MASSILLON
- Replacement, 1.5 mills, museum, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
- Local option. Massillon 1-B: Sunday sales, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Social Hospitality Group LLC, DBA Social & Porches also known as Social at the Stone House, 824 Lincoln Way E, Massillon 44646.
- Local option. Massillon 6-C:Sunday sales, wine and mixed beverages, Cherry Road Winery, LLC & Patio, 1133 27th St. NW, Unit W1, Massillon 44647.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Chloe's Diner LLC, DBA Chloe's Diner and Patio, also known as Chloe’s Diner, 112 First St. NE, Massillon 44646.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Lamoore Enterprises Inc, DBA Erie Street Sports Pub, also known as Erie Street Pub, 2700 Erie St. S (and patio) Massillon 44646.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Benders Inc, DBA Benders Restaurant and Lounge and Patio, also known as Benders Food & Spirits, 50 Lincoln Way E (first floor and basement), Massillon 44646.
NORTH CANTON
- Charter Amendment, Ordinance 47-2022. Amend the terms of City Council and Mayor from two-year terms to four-year terms.
- Charter Amendment, Ordinance 50-2022. Amend the publication of legislation adopted by City Council.
- Charter Amendment, Ordinance 51-2022. Amend the deadlines for the submission of annual expenses and revenues estimates to City Council by striking the deadlines as written.
- Sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor, Hyphens, Inc., (dba New Berlin Brewing Co.), 1664 N. Main St., Suites 13 and 14, North Canton 44720.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor, Hyphens, Inc., (dba New Berlin Brewing Co.), 1664 N. Main St., Suites 13 and 14, North Canton 44720.
- Sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages, Meijer Stores Limited Partnership DBA: Meijer Store, 15.08 acres, south and west of the southwest corner of the intersection of Stratavon Street NW and North Main Street, North Canton 44720.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages, Meijer Stores Limited Partnership DBA: Meijer Store, 15.08 acres, south and west of the southwest corner of the intersection of Stratavon Street NW and North Main Street, North Canton 44720.
- Sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages, Meijer Stores Limited Partnership DBA: Meijer Express, 15.08 acres, south and west of the southwest corner of the intersection of Stratavon Street NW and North Main Street, North Canton 44720.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages, Meijer Stores Limited Partnership DBA: Meijer Express, 15.08 acres, south and west of the southwest corner of the intersection of Stratavon Street NW and North Main Street, North Canton 44720.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Taki Hospitality Group, LLC doing business as The Howlin Bird, 123 S. Main St. (first floor, basement and patios) North Canton 44720.
WILMOT
- Continuation of 1.5% income tax, fire and rescue services, effective Jan. 1, 2023, 3 years.
- Increase of 0.25% in the income tax rate, from 1.5% to 1.75%, to provide supplemental general fund income, the additional revenues for general use of operations, maintenance, new equipment, extension, enlargement of village services and facilities and capital improvements, effective Jan. 1, 2023, 2 years.
Township issues
CANTON TOWNSHIP
- Replacement of 4 mills and increase of 1.9 mills, to constitute a tax of 5.9 mills, fire levy, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
- Sunday sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages, Smith's Waco Market LLC dba Smith's Waco Market, 1660 Waynesburg Road SE, Canton Township, Canton 44707.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Tim's Tavern LLC, 3323 Parkway St., Canton Township, Canton 44708.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP
- Renewal, 4 mills, road levy, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
LAKE TOWNSHIP
- Renewal, 1.5 mills, fire levy, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages, Tamarkin Co., dba Hartville Giant Eagle 1618, 907 W. Maple St., Hartville 44632.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
- Replacement, 1.25 mills, police levy, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
- Additional, 1.45 mills, road levy, 5 years, commencing in 2022.
LEXINGTON TOWNSHIP
- Renewal, 0.75 mills, current expenses, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
NIMISHILLEN TOWNSHIP
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, 52 Group Inc, DBA Bud's Corner, 5750 Columbus Road (patio and garden) Nimishillen Township, Louisville 44641.
PARIS TOWNSHIP
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Sandy Springs Brewing Co. LLC, doing business as Sandy Springs Brewing Co., (first floor and basement and patios) 226 & 228 & 232 N. Market St., Minerva 44657.
PERRY TOWNSHIP
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Nut House Saloon LLC, also known as the Nut House Saloon, 5990 Navarre Road SW (first floor and patio) Perry Township, Canton 44706.
PIKE TOWNSHIP
- Renewal, 0.5 mill, fire levy, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
- Replacement, 1.0 mill, road levy, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
PLAIN TOWNSHIP
- Sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages, Aldi, Inc., Ohio, dba Aldi 86, 8100 Cleveland Ave. NW, North Canton (Plain Township) 44720.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages, Aldi, Inc., Ohio, dba Aldi 86, 8100 Cleveland Ave. NW, North Canton (Plain Township) 44720.
- Sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Rack It Up Arcade, LLC, dba Rack It Up Arcade, 3208 Whipple Ave., NW, Canton (Plain Township) 44718.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Rack It Up Arcade, LLC, dba Rack It Up Arcade, 3208 Whipple Ave. NW, Canton (Plain Township) 44718.
TUSCARAWAS TOWNSHIP
- Renewal, 1 mill, fire levy, 5 years, commencing in 2023.
- Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor, Lamoore Enterprises Inc, DBA Bison St., also known as Bison Street Burgers & Brews, 1409 Bison Ave. NW (and patio), Tuscarawas Township, Massillon 44647.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
- Renewal, 1.25 mills, road levy, 5 years, commencing in 2023. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/08/12/election-issues-list-2022/65400399007/ | 2022-08-12T16:08:13Z |
MENDOTA, Ill., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tri-County Financial Group, Inc. (The Company) (OTCQX: TYFG) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
Net income for the second quarter of 2022 was $2.5 million ($0.99 per share), compared to $3.6 million ($1.44 per share) during the second quarter of 2021.
Net interest income was $11.2 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to $10.6 million in the same period of 2021, an increase of 6%. The net interest margin was 3.31% for the second quarter of 2022.
Noninterest income was $2.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $3.0 million, or 50%, compared to $5.9 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The decrease can be primarily attributed to lower mortgage volume from the prior year. First State Mortgage net income decreased by $1.6 million compared to the second quarter of 2021.
Noninterest expense was $10.3 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to $11.2 million for the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of $0.9 million, or 8%. The decrease is related primarily to variable expenses resulting from lower mortgage activity.
Total loans increased $88 million, or 9%, to $1.11 billion from $1.02 billion at June 30, 2021. Commercial real estate and agricultural lending activity increased compared to the prior year. Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans were 0.19% as of June 30, 2022, down from 0.43% at June 30, 2021.
The provision for loan loss remained at $0.9 million as asset quality continues to remain strong. The Company provided $450,000 during the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same amount in the prior year period. The allowance for loan loss ended at $16.97 million at June 30, 2022 and represented 1.54% of gross loans compared to 1.56% at June 30, 2021.
Deposits increased $7.6 million, or 1%, year-over-year. The investment portfolio rose $134.3 million or 106% year over year and totaled $261.4 million at June 30, 2022 due to the significant increase in liquidity from net loan runoff and direct deposit of government relief funds.
The Company's capital levels remain solid as of June 30, 2022, with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.17%, up from 8.96% last year.
On June 14, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a regular dividend of $0.20 per share payable July 7, 2022, to shareholders of record on June 30, 2022.
In announcing the results, President and CEO, Tim McConville, stated "Our second quarter numbers, although down from one of our record quarters a year ago, represented strong earnings performance from a peak refinance period last year. Asset quality as measured by nonperforming loans to total loans is stable as we continue to see strong agricultural performance and good liquidity with our borrowers. We continue to monitor the impact of supply chain issues and staffing shortages on our businesses and consumers. Overall, we anticipate loan demand to remain strong, and we look forward to supporting the credit needs of our businesses and communities."
Tri-County Financial Group, Inc. is the parent holding company for First State Bank, with offices in Mendota, Batavia, Bloomington, Champaign, Geneva, LaMoille, McNabb, North Aurora, Ottawa, Peru, Princeton, Rochelle, Shabbona, St. Charles, Streator, Sycamore, Waterman and West Brooklyn. First State Bank is the parent company of First State Mortgage, LLC and First State Insurance. Tri-County Financial Group, Inc. shares are quoted under the symbol TYFG and traded on OTCQX.
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Last week's U.S. Rocky Mountain and Canadian B.C. regional events attracted 17,500+ online bidders
VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. is building bigger and better events with its regional auction format, bringing together more consignors and buyers to provide more selection and increased competition. Last week, the company held regional auctions on both sides of the border, with US$65+ million of equipment sold in its U.S. Rocky Mountain Event and US$27+ million (CA$35+ million) sold in the Canadian B.C. Regional Event—both of which were new regional records.
"Consignors love these big events because they attract more bidders and the increased competition results in more money in their pockets at the end of the auction," said Chad Apland, Regional Sales Manager (Denver), Ritchie Bros. "Our Rocky Mountain event last week featured 5,700+ items from 800+ consignors stored across eight locations, with all items selling to online bidders around the world. Low-hour construction equipment was in especially high demand, resulting in some phenomenal prices, including a 2011 Cat 988H wheel loader that sold for US$515,000!"
The May 25 – 26 Rocky Mountain Event attracted 11,000+ bidders from 54 countries, with approximately 94% of the equipment sold to U.S. buyers, including 20% sold to Colorado, 11% to Utah, and 7% to Texas. The remaining 6% was sold to international buyers from as far away as Honduras, India, and Taiwan.
Meanwhile, up north, Ritchie Bros. was selling 2,100+ items for approximately 500 consignors in its B.C. Regional Event, with equipment stored at three locations across the province. The May 24 – 25 auction was B.C.'s biggest ever in terms of gross transaction value and attracted 6,500+ bidders from 34 countries.
"Our Chilliwack yard usually fills up quick, so it's great that we could add hundreds of additional items from elsewhere in B.C. and store them at yards in Prince George and Kamloops," said Pat Elliott, Regional Sales Manager (Chilliwack), Ritchie Bros. "We built the auction around a great package of forestry equipment and achieved excellent results on the late-model gear. Good quality, low-hour equipment continues to bring big money, so I encourage interested sellers to contact us to take advantage today."
Approximately 94% of the equipment sold in the B.C. Regional Event was sold to Canadians, including 71% sold to B.C. buyers. The remaining 6% was sold to international buyers from as far away as Guatemala, Egypt, and Thailand.
- 2011 Caterpillar 988H wheel loader – US$515,000
- 2018 Volvo A45 articulated dump truck – US$500,000
- 2013 Grove TMS9000E 90-ton 8x4x4 hydraulic truck crane – US$345,000
- 2011 Komatsu PC490LCI-11 hydraulic excavator – US$300,000
- 2019 John Deere 850K LGP dozer – US$295,000
- 2016 Caterpillar 3252D FM roadbuilder – CA$770,000 (US$602,294)
- 2021 John Deere 959ML leveling heel boom log loader – CA$610,000 (US$477,142)
- 2019 John Deere 872GP AWD motor grader – CA$410,000 (US$320,702)
- 2019 John Deere 850L dozer – CA$350,000 (US$273,770)
- 2019 Kenworth T880 6x4 twin-axle dump truck – CA$255,000 (US$199,461)
Ritchie Bros. has more than 50,000 equipment items and trucks set to be sold in its upcoming auctions and online events, including a Phoenix, AZ auction on June 3 with 3,100+ items; 1,600-item auction in Saskatoon, SK on June 7 – 8; and a June 8 – 10 auction in Grande Prairie with 2,800+ items. The company also sells items weekly through IronPlanet.com, Marketplace-E, Ritchie List, and GovPlanet.com.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Kruse Energy. The Company's suite of solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and Rouse Services LLC, which together provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Carvana investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 6, 2020 and June 24, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
CVNA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Carvana during the relevant time frame, you have until October 3, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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The Free 9-Day Event Celebrates New Activities on Doe Mountain Including Expanded Trails Leading to 3,000 Acres of Unexplored Land
Public Activities Include an Archery Tournament, Scavenger Hunt, Flavor Adventure featuring Never-Released MTN DEW Flavors and More
PURCHASE, N.Y., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time for outdoor lovers to lace up their hiking boots and pack the binoculars as MTN DEW announces the opening of the MTN DEW Outpost on Saturday, June 4. Over eight decades after the beverage was founded in the hills of Tennessee, MTN DEW takes over the Adventure Center at Doe Mountain – the main entry point to 8,600 acres of rugged mountain wilderness that sits outside the town of Mountain City, Tennessee. Starting with an official flag raising on opening day, visitors can participate in a range of free outdoor and DEW® adventures, including the MTN DEW Outpost Flavor Adventure where consumers can try a variety of never-before-released MTN DEW flavors.
While the MTN DEW Outpost has a short-term presence at Doe Mountain, it leaves a lasting impact on the Mountain and surrounding community. Its opening marks a new era for Doe Mountain as MTN DEW funds new projects on the mountain, including an archery course and expansion of trails that open access to 3,000 acres of land previously unexplored at the Mountain. MTN DEW Outpost visitors can also enjoy a new mountainside overlook and viewing platform with an epic sight of Mountain City.
"MTN DEW Outpost honors DEW fans' bold approach to flavor and outdoor adventure," says Pat O'Toole, chief marketing officer, MTN DEW. "The mountain projects we've funded, along with the variety of activities we're offering fans, back our commitment to helping nature lovers access more of the great outdoors. In addition to mountain activities we're hosting, this is the first time we're offering fans the opportunity to try never-released flavors at the MTN DEW Outpost Flavor Adventure. Fans can sample six new flavors and vote for their favorite, helping MTN DEW decide whether any of these flavors will be released in the future."
"As Doe Mountain's popularity begins to increase during the start of summer, this is the perfect time for MTN DEW to revisit its roots and encourage those who are local or traveling to get outside and visit our mountain," says Shawn Lindsey, executive director, Doe Mountain Recreation Area. "The new programs and activities we can introduce as a result of the MTN DEW Outpost ultimately benefit tourism for the entire state of Tennessee."
The MTN DEW Outpost opens daily from June 4 to June 12, 2022, from 8 a.m. Eastern Time until dusk. The brand is providing complimentary mountain passes for daily visitors throughout the duration of MTN DEW Outpost, which provides access to Doe Mountain, all DEW-sponsored activities and the MTN DEW Outpost Flavor Adventure. Doe Mountain annual pass holders are welcome to visit the MTN DEW Outpost but need to register for all activities on-site. Visitors must be 18 years old or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Polaris, the official ATV partner of MTN DEW Outpost and global leader in powersports, donated four off-road vehicles to support development of the new mountain projects, including the Sportsman 570 Premium, Sportsman 570 Trail, Sportsman 570 EPS Utility and Sportsman 570 Touring. Following the event, these four vehicles will support Doe Mountain trail maintenance, construction and transportation needs for staff.
Fueling Outdoor Passions Through Doe Mountain Activities
DEW Nation and the local community are invited to attend an opening ceremony to kick off the nine days of outdoor exploration. Doe Mountain will also host an archery tournament on the brand-new archery course with prizes for first, second and third place in each class. For those who wish to journey around the mountain, MTN DEW will host a scavenger hunt each weekend (Saturday and Sunday) providing visitors the chance to win prizes like a limited-edition MTN DEW Outpost bottle of DEW. Only 750 bottles wrapped top-to-bottom in a camouflage label were produced, making these a must-have addition to any personal DEW collection.
Other activities for visitors include volunteer opportunities led by the MTN DEW Outpost Ranger to support Doe Mountain trails, archery practice, ecological hikes, and birding tours.
Visit the First-Ever MTN DEW Outpost Flavor Adventure at MTN DEW Outpost
The brand has something special in store for all of DEW Nation beyond the amazing experience for outdoor lovers. For the first time ever, MTN DEW offers the chance to sample six unreleased DEW flavors at MTN DEW Outpost, while supplies last. Recognizing that DEW Nation is passionate about exclusive offerings, visitors who participate in this rare tasting experience will have the opportunity to provide their opinions on flavors which could help MTN DEW decide on future flavor releases.
Meet the MTN DEW Outpost Ranger
The MTN DEW Outpost adventure begins with a warm welcome from Donovan de Leon, the MTN DEW Outpost Ranger who was selected and awarded this first-ever MTN DEW title from nearly 4,000 applicants. Donovan currently leads group tours for white water kayaking river patrols and managing nature walks for youth organizations in Oregon. For one week, he will be responsible for managing duties at the MTN DEW Outpost, like leading trail trim back and wildflower-planting volunteer activities for those looking to support trail expansion on Doe Mountain. In addition to a cash prize of $5,000 and staying in a tricked-out RV on Doe Mountain provided by RVshare, he will also sport a brand-new Polaris RANGER XP 1000 Premium courtesy of Polaris.
Stay up-to-date on the latest MTN DEW Outpost news by visiting www.MTNDEWOutpost.com and following @MountainDew on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About MTN DEW
MOUNTAIN DEW®, a product of PepsiCo North America Beverages, is the No. 1 flavored carbonated soft drink in the U.S. With its one-of-a-kind citrus taste, MOUNTAIN DEW exhilarates and quenches with every sip. In addition to the original MOUNTAIN DEW and DIET MOUNTAIN DEW®, the permanent DEW® product line includes MTN DEW® KICKSTART™, MOUNTAIN DEW CODE RED®, MOUNTAIN DEW VOLTAGE®, MTN DEW® ZERO SUGAR, MTN DEW MAJOR MELON™ and MTN DEW MAJOR MELON™ ZERO SUGAR. For more information, check out www.mountaindew.com, www.facebook.com/mountaindew or follow on Twitter @mountaindew.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
About Doe Mountain Recreation Center
With a total land area of 8,600 acres, Doe Mountain Recreation Area (DMRA) towers above Mountain City, the seat of Johnson County, and spans nearly 10 miles from town limits south to Watauga Lake. The Doe Mountain Recreation Authority was established by the Tennessee State Legislature via the Doe Mountain Recreation Authority Act of 2012 to conserve the land, waters and wildlife on Doe Mountain. Toward that end, a Master Plan was adopted to foster economic development for the People of Tennessee by developing and operating a multi-use, family-oriented outdoor recreation area on 8,600 acres now commonly referred to as the "Doe Mountain Recreation Area."
Research conducted by The Nature Conservancy has identified the region as a globally significant biodiversity hotspot, a major North American corridor for plants, animals, and birds, and home to a network of watersheds vital to both people and nature. Doe Mountain is home to a network of former logging and mining roads that now serve as the recreation area's multi-use trail system. Inherent with any trail system, especially those which include an Off-Highway Vehicle use component, comes a responsibility to properly manage trails to reduce soil erosion and subsequent impacts to water quality. The DMRA has raised multiple private and government grants to identify and address trail erosion areas, close and/or re-route problematic trails and ensure adequate stream crossings are in place to protect the mountain's water resources. For more information, visit www.doetn.com.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2019 sales of $6.8 billion, Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including TransAmerica Auto Parts. Polaris' presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com.
Contact: Nick Schweers, nschweers@golin.com
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SEOUL, South Korea, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CanariaBio Inc. (developing its biotechnology assets through its subsidiaries, MH C&C and OncoQuest Pharma US Inc.) announces today that it has reached 50% of target enrollment of 602 patients for its pivotal Phase III clinical study of its lead product oregovomab, in combination with standard of care chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) for the treatment of front-line advanced ovarian cancer patients.
This double blind and placebo controlled multinational trial (FLORA-5, GOG-3035, NCT04498117) is currently accruing patients at over 137 centers in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Taiwan and US; with additional sites in India and Romania being activated. This study seeks to confirm the observations of Brewer et al (Gynecology Oncology 2020 156:523-529) that demonstrated oregovomab in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel improved both progression free and overall survival relative to chemotherapy which was statistically significant and clinically meaningful in the absence of incremental toxicity.
For this ongoing Phase-III study, the last Independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (IDSMB) meeting held in March 2022 identified no safety concerns and IDSMB recommended to continue the study without modifications.
"We are excited about reaching this important milestone, which is a testament of the hard work that all our investigators, GOG leadership, team members and collaborators has put in, and are grateful to the patients that have participated in the study," said Dr. Sunil Gupta MBBS, FRCPC, Chief Medical Officer of OncoQuest Pharma US, Inc. (a subsidiary of CanariaBio Inc.) "We remain on track with our projected enrollment, and we are excited about the potential benefits that our drug may bring to patients with ovarian cancer."
Oregovomab is a murine IgG against CA 125. Indirect immunization with oregovomab interacts with immune modulating properties of infused paclitaxel and carboplatin resulting in synergistic clinical benefit as observed in a phase 2 trial. In a randomized Phase 2 clinical trial of 97 patients, treatment with Oregovomab in combination with chemotherapy had demonstrated a highly statistically significant and clinically meaningful outcome for both progression-free and overall survival compared to standard of care chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel). The risk of progression and of death was reduced by more than 50% when compared to control arm, and safety data showed that oregovomab did not add incremental toxicity to the chemotherapy regimen. Clinical and translational results were published in Gynecology Oncology 2020 156:523-529) and Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy 2020 69: 383-397, respectively. To learn more, visit www.FLORA-5.com.
CanariaBio Inc. is a Korean biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of immunotherapies for cancer. CanariaBio's technology platform includes a portfolio of tumor antigen specific monoclonal immunoglobulins targeting CA-125, MUC1, PSA and Her2/neu. The company is exploring the therapeutic potential of these antibodies as indirect immunizers in combination with other immune modulating drugs or drug combinations to address unmet medical needs in oncology.
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DALLAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Megatel Homes LLC, one of the largest homebuilders in the state of Texas, today announced that the company has closed out the development of Parkview, a 92-lot community in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas.
"Parkview is thoughtfully located in the Dallas suburb of Allen," said Zach Ipour, co-founder. "Residents of Parkview can benefit from the community's safety, attractive tax rate, and proximity to high-end shopping and dining at Watters Creek and the Allen Premium Outlets."
Parkview homes range in size from 1,813 square feet to 2,015 square feet and are priced between the high-$400s to mid-$500s.
Ipour explains that Megatel has been able to expand operations and provide high-end communities at an affordable price in the surrounding suburbs of Dallas because of the unique financing structure of MCI Invest, "The Parkview project was mostly funded by MCI, which ultimately set us up for success."
The Parkview community is in Allen, a city rated #13 in Best Suburbs to live in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area according to Niche.com, and in 2019 rated #2 for the safest city in all of Texas. Families gravitate towards Allen for its highly rated independent school district and the comfortable, peaceful suburban feel of the neighborhoods. Most residents own their own homes in Allen where their children attend accredited public schools, making it an ideal location for spacious family homes.
Megatel's Parkview community is conveniently located near Watter's Creek Village, a resort-style development that provides access to high-end outdoor shopping, dining, and outdoor concerts and art festivals. Every weekend, Allen residents flock to the more than 5-million-square-foot shopping area that spans across different destinations with an impressive selection of specialty stores located in the city. Parkview residents can also enjoy other outstanding amenities, including serene golf courses, spacious public parks and densely forested walking trails.
About Megatel Homes
Founded in 2006, Megatel Homes has emerged as one of the most successful homebuilders in the state of Texas. The company has had considerable growth, with more than 100 developments comprised of several thousand homes, completed since its founding. The company currently has more than 100 communities and is rapidly spreading throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
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TUCKER, Ga., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power Corporation executive management will discuss second quarter results during a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Investors, media and the public may view a live internet webcast or join via telephone.
How to Participate:
Join via Internet Webcast:
Join the live webcast here: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/yybascja. The presentation may be downloaded when the conference begins.
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Registration is required to receive dial-in information and a pin number to participate via telephone. Register before or during the conference call here: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIefdf47cf5b49402589c3f533fb00afd1
Shortly following the live presentation, a replay of the webcast will be accessible on the Investor Relations page of Oglethorpe Power's website, www.opc.com/investor-relations.
For investor questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations, at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at joe.rick@opc.com. For media inquiries, please contact Blair Romero, Corporate Communications Manager, at 770-270-7290 or via e-mail at blair.romero@opc.com.
About Oglethorpe Power
Oglethorpe Power is one of the nation's largest power supply cooperatives with more than $15 billion in assets serving 38 Electric Membership Corporations which, collectively, provide electricity to approximately 4.4 million Georgia residents. A proponent of conscientious energy development and use, Oglethorpe Power balances reliable and affordable energy with environmental responsibility and has an outstanding record of regulatory compliance. Its diverse energy portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric and coal-generating plants with a combined capacity of more than 8,300 megawatts. Oglethorpe Power was established in 1974 and is owned by its 38 Member Systems. Its headquarters are in Tucker, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb. For more information, visit www.opc.com.
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Rain doesn’t stop Bigfoot Festival-goers from taking part in downtown Marion’s festivities
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MARION, North Carolina (WLOS) — The rain did not stop Bigfoot believers from enjoying the Bigfoot Festival for the first time in two years on Saturday, May 14 in downtown Marion.
It’s expected to have a big economic impact on the city of Marion, with tens of thousands of people in attendance.
Many local businesses took part in the fun, with Bigfoot-themed drinks and treats.
One festival-goer said he attributes Bigfoot’s growing popularity to social media.
“This area has seen a lot of unusual sightings over the years, and I think in the age of the internet, people are just becoming more and more interested in this phenomenon,” said Zach Bales. “The ability for people to connect on social media is driving this phenomenon.”
Festival attendees got to enjoy acapella performances, research presentations and even a Bigfoot calling contest.
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LONDON and NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ScienceMagic.Studios announced it has secured $10.3m in pre-seed investment from investors including Liberty City Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Coinbase Ventures, Noam Gottesman and Alan Howard.
ScienceMagic.Studios is a joint venture between ScienceMagic.Inc (a leading strategic and creative company), Raoul Pal (a macro investor and founder of RealVision), and Delphi Digital (a leading crypto research, investment and incubation firm).
The new company will advise on and create digital assets (e.g. NFTs and social tokens) for brands, talent and their communities. The funding will support the company to scale as it meets significant inbound interest.
"Digital assets offer huge potential for brands to engage with their communities in a new way, and for talent to realise the true value from their work for the first time. But many brands are just starting to understand this," said David Pemsel, CEO and co-founder of ScienceMagic.Studios. "To make the most of this opportunity and create enduring value, brands will need a partner who understands their business, who shares their values, and who brings a deep knowledge of Web3 technologies."
ScienceMagic.Studios will work with its partners at every stage as they build their Web3 presence, supporting them to define the Web3 vision for their brand, understand where Web3 can be genuinely useful to their communities, design and launch assets that will deliver real shared value, and to manage an emerging economy.
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ScienceMagic.Studio investors include leading angels (Noam Gottesman, Alan Howard, Frederic Court, Gil Weisblum, Khalili Brothers), venture capital firms (Liberty City Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Brevan Howard Digital, ThirdPrime, Cultur3) and Web3 companies (Coinbase Ventures, RealVision, Heni)
Contact: Ted Mackey, Milltown Partners, tmackey@milltownpartners.com
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TORONTO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Customer Service Software Data Quadrant. Six customer service providers in the Enterprise and Midmarket spaces have been named Gold Medalists based on verified survey data collected from real end users.
Customer service management (CSM) software supports an organization's interaction with current and potential customers. It uses data-driven tools designed to help organizations drive sales and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Organizations considering a new CSM system may want to consider the CSM providers indicated by users on SoftwareReviews.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score (composite score or CS) that averages four different areas of evaluation by end users: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend. The providers named as Gold Medalists have received high scores on the SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
The 2022 Enterprise Customer Service Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- HubSpot Service Hub, 8.2 CS, for customer service knowledge management.
- Freshdesk, 8.1 CS, for usability and intuitiveness.
The 2022 Midmarket Customer Service Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- Zoho Desk, 9.0 CS, for multi-channel support
- Front, 8.8 CS, for business value creation.
- LiveChat HelpDesk, 8.8 CS, for quality of features.
- Issuetrak, 8.7 CS, for contact center integration.
To learn more about customer service software and providers, visit the dedicated CSM category page.
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Orthopaedic surgeons offer safety tips to keep bones and joints healthy this school year
ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With inflation altering shopping behaviors1, consumers are finding ways to navigate supply lists this back-to-school season. One thing holds true, however, for families preparing for the new school year — the importance of injury prevention. The bone and joint experts at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and OrthoInfo.org remind us that accidents can be prevented if parents, teachers and students are on the lookout for potential hazards.
"Economic uncertainly may have families making tradeoffs on their back-to-school planning, but injury prevention is one thing that should remain top of mind as students head back to the classroom," said pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons spokesperson Matthew R. Schmitz, MD, FAAOS. "Every year, thousands of children are injured on playgrounds, while playing sports or as they walk, bike, skateboard or scooter to and from school. By helping them brush up on a few safety practices both inside and outside the classroom, they'll be set up for success and reduce chances for injuries."
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission's (CPSC) National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, more than 175,000 school injuries have resulted in a visit to a hospital emergency department over the past decade. The data also reveals that school injuries tend to occur more frequently at certain times of the year.
"During the first few months of the school year, everyone is adapting to new routines, bus routes and even sports teams, which may spur the conditions for accidents and injuries," added Dr. Schmitz.
Members of the AAOS offer the following roundup to help decrease chances of musculoskeletal injuries this upcoming school year:
- MIND THE BACKPACK – To limit injuries or back pain, encourage your children to limit the load and utilize both padded straps for proper posture and weight distribution. Check frequently that your child is not carrying more than 15% of his or her body weight in the backpack. The correct use of both wide, well-padded shoulder straps will help distribute the weight of the backpack more evenly across the user's back. The bottom of the backpack should sit at the waist with heavier things packed low and towards the center.
- TAKE A BREAK AND STRETCH – Repetitive stress injuries from writing on white boards, reading tablets and bending down are common among school staff and students alike. Taking just 10 minutes to stretch your wrists, shoulders and back before the day can prepare your muscles and provide stress relief.
- PLAY SMARTER – According to the CPSC, each year, more than 206,000 children under the age of 16 are treated in hospital emergency rooms across the U.S. for injuries occurring on playgrounds. Teachers and school staff should remind students to go down the slide only one person at a time, slide sitting down and face forward.
- EASE BACK INTO THE GAME – Summer may have involved swimming, camps, clinics and time with friends, but fall sports tend to pick up the intensity with common injuries among young athletes falling into two basic categories: overuse injuries and acute injuries to the soft tissues (muscles and ligaments). Student athletes should ease into required pads and equipment needed for their sport and take frequent water breaks to avoid dehydration in preseason.
- LOOK LEFT, LOOK RIGHT, LOOK LEFT AGAIN – Traffic accidents are a major cause of serious injury and death in America. Tell children to walk – not run – across the street and stay aware of their surroundings. Look for signs that a car is about to move, such as rear lights, the sound of the motor, and wheels turning, to prevent pedestrian crashes. Walk safely by staying on sidewalks when possible.
For more bone and joint injury prevention and treatment information, visit OrthoInfo.org.
With more than 38,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health. It provides the highest quality, most comprehensive education to help orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals at every career level to best treat patients in their daily practices. The AAOS is the source for information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related musculoskeletal health care issues and it leads the health care discussion on advancing quality.
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Airbnb’s COVID refund policy is ending
Published: May. 2, 2022 at 6:06 AM EDT|Updated: 10 hours ago
(CNN) - Airbnb has announced its popular COVID-19 refund policy is ending as of May 31.
After that date, guests will have to cover short-term rental costs, even if their reason for canceling was due to the coronavirus.
For much of the pandemic, guests who had to cancel an Airbnb reservation could do so without a penalty.
Starting at the end of May, cancellation policies will return to the discretion of the individual host property. Some Airbnb rentals only require 24 hours of advance notice, while others may require cancellation five days in advance for a full refund.
Airbnb is promising to offer guests travel insurance in the near future, which will provide another refund option for customers.
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Priceline offers more ways to save as consumers gear up for what's expected to be a record travel season
NORWALK, Conn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Appetite for travel is high this summer and the industry is on track for a record season. But with inflation and rising gas prices, getting away for a weekend is coming at a high cost—average hotel rates are up 14% and average roundtrip airfares are up 39% compared to last summer.1 To help travelers save on their summer vacations, Priceline is launching its Summer Sale on June 20 and sharing the most affordable destinations for the Fourth of July holiday. To keep the deals coming year round, Priceline is also launching an exciting expansion of its VIP Loyalty program called VIP Family.
"This summer, the travel industry is experiencing a significant boom, and we want to help ensure that our customers are getting the best deals, despite current economic stressors like inflation," said Brett Keller, CEO of Priceline. "With our everyday deals, Summer Sale and VIP program we're helping fight back against inflation to make travel more affordable and accessible."
Unlock More Savings—Even When You're Not Traveling
Travelers can access savings 3x faster with VIP Family, the newest benefit of Priceline's award-winning loyalty program. On average, VIP Member savings on hotels are already 50% bigger than non-member savings. Now, loyalty members can also create a VIP Family for faster access to even more exclusive discounts, coupons, and travel perks. The program is free and all you have to do is sign up to start saving.
While each member maintains their own private account, this new feature allows three users to pool status by creating a VIP Family. Individual family members' completed trip totals are tallied into one status level, helping families attain a higher status and unlock more benefits, faster. As your VIP status increases, so do your savings.
Where to Travel and How to Save this Fourth of July
For those looking to save on a last-minute Fourth of July getaway, Priceline analyzed pricing data to determine the most affordable cities available to book now. Travelers can find great deals on hotels for both international and domestic travel in these top destinations, where average room rates are less than $155 per night, as well as additional deals on flights and car rentals.
Domestic
- Dallas, Texas ($133)
- Houston, Texas ($135)
- Bloomington, Minnesota ($135)
- Charlotte, North Carolina ($148)
- Kissimmee, Florida ($151)
International
- Calgary, Canada ($127)
- Milan, Italy ($145)
- Prague, Czech Republic ($146)
- Istanbul, Turkey ($147)
- Athens, Greece ($154)
Summer Sale
Whether travelers are looking to explore a new city, head to the beach or discover new hiking routes, Priceline has a deal for everyone. To help travelers save even more this summer, including on Fourth of July travel, Priceline is kicking off its annual Summer Sale on June 20. In addition to coupons, thousands of hotels will be on sale for 15% or more.2
- Save $20 on Express Deals® hotels when spending at least $125.
- Save $100 on Express Deals® hotels when spending at least $500.
To book your trip, and for more information on the Summer Sale and VIP Family, visit Priceline.com.
1 Priceline hotel and flight data for travel scheduled between June 1, 2022 and September 23, 2022 compared to the same time period in 2021.
2 No coupon required. Valid on select hotels booked between June 20 and July 4, 2022 for travel between June 20 and August 31, 2022.
About Priceline
Priceline, part of Booking Holdings Inc. [NASDAQ: BKNG], is a leader in online travel deals. Priceline offers exclusive discounts on hotels, flights, alternative accommodations, rental cars, cruises and packages. We offer more than a million lodging properties, helping travelers find the right accommodation at the right price. We negotiate great deals every day, and put our best pricing on the Priceline app. With free cancellation for many rates, 24-hour customer assistance and the option for both pre-paid and pay upon arrival reservations, Priceline helps millions of travelers be there for the moments that matter. For us, and for our customers, every trip is a big deal.
For further information, please contact:
Christina Bennett, christina.bennett@priceline.com
Stephanie Perry, priceline@mbooth.com
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P.F. Chang's To Go expands presence with first Miami-area location and fifth statewide location
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- P.F. Chang's announced the opening of its first P.F. Chang's To Go location in Miami Lakes, Florida, today. Continuing the national expansion of P.F. Chang's To Go, the fast-casual concept provides guests with bold, authentically crafted Asian food whenever the craving hits. Miami Lakes is the fifth P.F. Chang's To Go location in Florida and marks the first P.F. Chang's To Go location south of Orlando.
Launched in 2020 as part of the company's off-premise dining strategy, P.F. Chang's To Go features a smaller footprint while offering the same iconic, wok-fired dishes guests love in areas where a full-service bistro location would not be possible. The convenient format provides guests with easier to-go options that fit their needs including online and mobile app ordering, takeout, delivery, and catering packages.
"We are excited to introduce P.F. Chang's To Go to the Miami community with the opening of P.F. Chang's To Go Miami Lakes," said Art Kilmer, P.F. Chang's chief operating officer. "From takeout and delivery to convenient catering options, P.F. Chang's To Go offers a new way for guests to order and enjoy scratch made P.F. Chang's favorites in a way that best fits their evolving on-the-go lifestyle."
P.F. Chang's To Go Miami Lakes is now open at 15121 NW 67th Avenue Miami Lakes, FL 33014. Hours of operation are 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., seven days per week. The 1,359 square-foot location offers limited indoor seating for guests who prefer to dine in. Menu items include popular P.F. Chang's made-from-scratch dishes that guests know and love, like Chang's Spicy Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Chang's Lettuce Wraps.
The first P.F. Chang's To Go location in South Florida complements nearby full-service bistro locations in Miami, including P.F. Chang's Miami, P.F. Chang's Brickell, P.F. Chang's The Falls, and P.F. Chang's North Miami Beach. It joins four other P.F. Chang's To Go locations in Jacksonville, Orlando, Lake Mary, and the recently opened Winter Garden location.
In addition to expanding P.F. Chang's presence in the Miami metropolitan area, P.F. Chang's To Go Miami Lakes adds approximately 30 new jobs to the community with opportunities in both culinary and hospitality fields. Qualified job candidates interested in a career with P.F. Chang's may apply at jobs.pfchangs.com.
About P.F. Chang's
Founded in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang's is the first internationally recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand to honor and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. With roots in Chinese cuisine, today's menu at P.F. Chang's spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each item offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it's a handcrafted cocktail, wok-fired lunch bowl, or celebratory multi-course dinner. Worldwide, P.F. Chang's has more than 300 restaurants in 22 countries and U.S. airport locations, including a growing number of convenient P.F. Chang's To Go locations offering takeout and delivery. For more P.F. Chang's news, visit pfchangs.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @pfchangs.
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Expansion will empower users to collaborate and train alongside colleagues in the Metaverse
RENO, Nev., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynepic® announced today the purchase of SurrealVR, a pioneer in platform agnostic virtual reality (VR) that helped lay the groundwork for immersive collaboration in the Metaverse. Dynepic DX platform users will now be able to successfully teach, learn, and collaborate with colleagues in a 3D environment.
"I believe the ultimate success and adoption of the Metaverse will come from providing the right capabilities that enable people to level up their skills, learning, and knowledge," said Krissa Watry, Co-Founder, and CEO of Dynepic. "This acquisition represents a significant leap forward for corporate, team, and individual training across dimensions."
Dynepic plans to first release collaborative learning APIs for eXtended reality (XR) training creators activated on the DX platform, giving developers an easy way to build a Metaverse training product by leveraging its core feature set including avatars, identity management, real-time voice chat, physics, locomotion, and a common VR/AR menu system. The first DX users to benefit will be United States Air Force students and trainers, who currently use a white-label of the DX Platform called MOTAR® (Member, Operations, Training, Analytics, Reports).
"Creators on DX (and MOTAR) can now make their product social, multiplayer, and VR/AR ready, in a matter of days – saving time, money, and drastically reducing any friction - on an already proven and secure platform," SurrealVR Co-Founder, Orchun Koroglu, shared.
Arthur Goikhman, Co-Founder and CEO of SurrealVR, said the acquisition is a key step on Dynepic's roadmap as an influential force in modern learning and training.
"What VR did for social gaming years ago is now a reality for businesses of all sizes," Goikhman added. "This acquisition means any company using Dynepic's DX platform could leverage virtual reality, bringing together individuals, teams, instructors, and students from anywhere in the world and giving them the opportunity to deepen and enrich their learning and collaboration by working side-by-side."
For more information, please visit https://www.dynepic.com.
Launched in 2014, Dynepic, Inc. is a woman- and service-disabled veteran-founded tech company based out of Reno, Nevada. To learn more about Dynepic, check out our website and connect with us on LinkedIn.
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Sprite will no longer be sold in green bottles
(CNN) - Sprite has been recognized for its green cans and bottles for decades, but that packaging is changing.
Coca-Cola announced Wednesday it’s retiring Sprite’s green plastic bottles for more environmentally-friendly clear ones.
Sprite’s current plastic contains green polyethylene terephthalate, an additive that can’t be recycled, but the clear bottles will be able to be recycled into new ones.
The changes are expected to take effect starting in August.
Other Coke beverages, including Fresca, Seagram’s and Mello Yello, will also be replaced with clear containers in the coming months.
With the changes, Coke said it’s projected to reduce about 20 million pounds of new plastic waste compared to 2019.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/28/sprite-will-no-longer-be-sold-green-bottles/ | 2022-07-28T03:21:56Z |
State Department plans to admit 125,000 refugees into U.S.
(CNN) - The United States Department of State wants to allow up to 125,000 refugees into the U.S. during the next fiscal year.
That’s the same goal as the last fiscal year, which wraps up at the end of this month.
The Biden administration has fallen short of that goal.
Fewer than 20,000 refugees have been admitted into the U.S. so far.
That’s largely blamed on limits placed on the program under the Trump administration.
The State Department says it has prioritized rebuilding the refugee admissions program.
Its recommendation for refugee numbers was sent to congressional committees for review.
The Biden administration also admitted thousands of Afghans and Ukrainians this year that are not counted as refugees.
That’s because other legal avenues were used to admit them into the U.S.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/10/state-department-plans-admit-125000-refugees-into-us/ | 2022-09-10T08:10:14Z |
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JSI will celebrate the Building Healthy Cities (BHC) project's accomplishments with an exhibit on July 29, 2022. Since 2018, BHC has worked to improve healthy urban planning in four rapidly growing Smart Cities in India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Nepal. This work is critical because as the world urbanizes, cities must be able to address the urban challenges that affect citizen's health (like infrastructure constraints, pollution, healthcare, and transportation issues) in an organized, coordinated way.
The museum-style exhibit will lead viewers through BHC's project learnings and accomplishments at JSI's Arlington office, 2733 Crystal Drive. Timed tickets are free and available here for slots between 12:00pm to 4:00pm. The average time to view the full exhibit is 30 to 60 minutes, with refreshments and a chance to speak to BHC experts provided at the end. A virtual version of the exhibit will be shared on the JSI website for those who cannot attend in person.
BHC used an inclusive, systems approach to identify urban health challenges and find the most effective solutions. This is one of the first USAID projects to use systems thinking throughout the project, and it was widely accepted by partner cities. "We can use the systems approach and integrate it with the approaches that we have been using to obtain most effective, efficient, and comprehensive results," said Muhammad Amri Akbar, Head of the Social Culture and Government Department in Makassar, Indonesia. The visualization of each city system will be displayed at the exhibit, and can be explored online.
BHC worked across a wide range of sectors and stakeholders (including government, private sector, citizens groups, academia, and donors). The project built on USAID's agency-wide frameworks of resilience and gender equality by working with and supporting marginalized populations. BHC also advanced USAID initiatives, such as working with local partners, by engaging 29 local organizations throughout the project.
Building Healthy Cities (BHC) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Agreement No. AID-OAA-A-17-00028, beginning September 30, 2017. BHC is implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) with partners International Organization for Migration, Thrive Networks Global, and Urban Institute, and with support from Engaging Inquiry, LLC. This project is made possible by the generous support of the American people through USAID. USAID administers the U.S. foreign assistance program providing economic and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries worldwide.
For more information, contact Amanda Pomeroy Stevens, BHC project director, at amanda_pomeroy@jsi.com.
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — On the two-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday in an attempt to reform policing practices.
Biden said that he felt he had to take matters into his own hands after Congress has stalled on the issue of police reform.
Floyd’s family was among those who attended the signing.
“This executive order is going to be the most significant police reform in decades,” Biden said. “As divided as this nation can feel, today we’re showing the strength of our unity.”
The executive order creates a national database to track police misconduct and mandates body-worn cameras. It also restricts practices like choke-holds and no-knock warrants.
However, the order applies mainly to federal officers and agencies. The White House can’t force state and local police agencies to comply, although it is looking for ways to use federal funding as an incentive.
“It’s no substitute for legislation nor does it accomplish everything that must be done but it is a necessary and long overdue step forward,” said Vice President Kamala Harris.
Ohio Democrat Joyce Beatty, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, applauded the President’s efforts.
“We’ve lost too many lives and we know this is a step of great progress,” she said.
Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley, on the other hand, said he thinks the President’s priorities are misplaced.
“I think we should be helping local law enforcement hire more cops. I’d like to see 100,000 new cops,” he said.
As of now, it appears unlikely that any police reform legislation can get the 60 votes it needs in the U.S. Senate. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/2-years-after-george-floyds-death-president-biden-signs-executive-order-on-policing/ | 2022-05-26T23:56:39Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — I ain’t happy, I’m feeling glad. I got sunshine in a bag.
Gorillaz has announced a new U.S. tour beginning in September with a show in Seattle, Washington. The group will be performing shows across the nation until October.
According to their official tour schedule, the group will be in North Texas in early October. On Oct. 1, they will be performing at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory. Tickets are available now with prices ranging from $50 to $674.
To get your tickets, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/gorillaz-are-going-on-tour-heres-when-theyre-coming-to-north-texas/ | 2022-05-20T17:06:23Z |
Did someone say rain, 80s next week?
Cold front Sunday brings relief for many spots
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Someone did say it, yes, but we are going to cook between now and then. Temperatures Saturday will be hot in the low 100s with heat index approaching 110 in some areas. Saturday will also be windy with south winds between 10 to 20 mph gusting to 30 mph. There is some concern for wildfire danger in Central and Southwest Kansas Saturday, so be sure and use extra caution if burning/causing sparks.
Tonight: Few clouds at times. Lows in the mid 70s to around 80°. Winds S 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Sunny and hot. Highs in the low 100s. Winds S at 10 to 20, gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index up to 110°.
Sunday: Scattered showers with a few t-storms mainly north of I-70 and highs ranging anywhere from the mid-upper 80s near the Nebraska border to around 100° near I-35. The location of the cold front and how much cloud cover and rain there is will determine specific highs at other locations. Winds SW becoming N at 5 to 10 mph.
Our next significant rain is Sunday night with a strong cold front creeping into northern Kansas in the afternoon/evening. Scattered rain and storms will likely stay north of I-70 for our friends in northern Kansas. Cooler temperatures will also stay to the north with 80s likely in northern Kansas Sunday afternoon while 90s and even 100s are possible south of I-70. With the exception of Tuesday (it’ll be close) we are done with triple digit heat after Sunday for awhile.
Off and on rain chances linger through Wednesday next week and rainfall amounts right now vary greatly from model to model. On the lower end we may end up with 0.10″ - 0.50″ through Wednesday and on the higher end we may see between 1″-2″. Of course, the second outcome would be preferable but we will take whatever we can get. Either way, we are finally getting some good news!
Taking Action:
- Extreme heat continues Saturday areawide before a front cuts Northeast Kansas in half Sunday afternoon. Follow heat safety. Additional heat safety tips here.
- Some areas may get rain on Sunday as a cold front pushes through. Not expecting heavy rain, but lightning may become a threat.
- The front Sunday will be the focus for next week’s weather pattern including how warm it will get and how widespread and heavy the rain will be so this will need to be taken on a day by day basis next week. Any outdoor plans you have, keep them as any heavier rain does look to occur at night but be ready to alter plans next week if the forecast changes.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/22/did-someone-say-rain-80s-next-week/ | 2022-07-22T20:51:39Z |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Family, friends, and community leaders in Memphis expressed their grief after the body of Eliza Fletcher, a local teacher who was last seen jogging on Friday, was found on Monday.
Memphis Police confirmed Tuesday that Fletcher was found dead behind a home in South Memphis. Her body was discovered during a search near where police said suspect Cleotha Abston was seen cleaning out his vehicle.
The 34-year-old mother’s family released a statement during a press conference with the Shelby County District Attorney and law enforcement officials Tuesday:
“We are heartbroken and devastated by this senseless loss. Liza was a such a joy to so many – her family, friends, colleagues, students, parents, members of her Second Presbyterian Church congregation, and everyone who knew her.
Now it’s time to remember and celebrate how special she was and to support those who cared so much for her. We appreciate all the expressions of love and concern we have received. We are grateful beyond measure to local, state and federal law enforcement for their tireless efforts to find Liza and to bring justice to the person responsible for this horrible crime.
We hope that everyone, including media representatives, understand the need for the family to grieve in privacy without outside intrusion during this painful time.”
Following the release of the family’s statement, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee expressed his condolences and support on Twitter, writing:
“Maria & I are heartbroken by the tragic death of Eliza Fletcher, a dedicated teacher, wife & mother of two. We lift the Fletcher family up in prayer during this time of unspeakable grief. I thank law enforcement for their tireless efforts & trust justice will be swift & severe.“
Second Presbyterian Church, the church Fletcher attended, also expressed their grief in a Facebook post:
“We are grieving deeply over the loss of dear church member, Liza Fletcher.
Please join us in prayer for the Fletcher, Wellford, and Orgill families, as well as for the Memphis community. We are seeking shelter in the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort whose Son is the blessed hope of the resurrection and will at the Great Day heal us and our whole world.”
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris released the following statement:
“Eliza Fletcher was an indefatigable educator, devoted wife and mother, and deeply rooted member of her church and our community. Our prayers are with her family and all of those touched by her life. We all hope the perpetrator of this heinous crime is swiftly brought to justice.”
Dr. Greg Jones, President of Belmont University where Fletcher attended, shared about the difference she has made as a teacher in the Memphis area.
“Eliza (Wellford) Fletcher was a Belmont alumna making a tangible difference in her community, and we are all heartbroken by the news of her tragic death. Liza graduated from Belmont University in 2012 with a Master’s of Arts in Teaching education degree and was shaping young lives as a teacher in the Memphis area. Though we all hoped for a different outcome following Friday’s news of her kidnapping, we are grateful for the many law enforcement teams that worked together throughout the weekend to find Liza and to bring justice to the person responsible. The entire Belmont community joins with many around the nation in praying for Liza’s family and friends as they begin to navigate incomprehensible grief.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/eliza-fletchers-family-breaks-silence-after-memphis-teachers-body-found/ | 2022-09-06T23:56:22Z |
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. ("Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MULN) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MULN investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Mullen overstates its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstates its deals with business partners, including Qiantu; (3) Mullen overstates its battery technology and capabilities; (4) Mullen overstates its ability to sell its branded products; (5) Net Element did not conduct proper due diligence into Mullen Technologies; (6) the Dragonfly K50, a luxury sports car, was not (solely) delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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New York, NY 10006
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WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety services, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Detroit Lions, naming them the Official Uniform Supplier of the Detroit Lions.
In addition to being the official uniform supplier for Lions gameday staff, UniFirst will be promoting its brand and business services through a variety of in-stadium signage, through the DetroitLions.com website and being featured in the Detroit Lions radio spots.
Throughout the Greater Detroit area, the company's redesigned and rebranded delivery trucks, a major aspect of the company's ongoing brand evolution initiative, will communicate the partnership with the Detroit Lions.
"UniFirst is honored to join forces with the Detroit Lions in a multi-year partnership," said Asit Goel, UniFirst Vice President of Marketing. "We are proud to be a part of the greater Detroit community and share in the excitement with home team fans."
UniFirst has evolved into a North American leader in providing managed uniforms, protective clothing, and custom corporate image apparel programs to businesses large and small. The company services over 5,000 customers throughout Detroit and outfits more than two million workers across the U.S. and Canada in high-quality, hygienically clean uniforms each workday. UniFirst also helps keeps businesses clean, safe, and healthy through an extensive line of facility service programs, first aid products and trainings.
For more information about UniFirst and how we always deliver for our customers, please visit UniFirst.com.
About UniFirst
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, as well as the delivery of facility service programs. Together with its subsidiaries, the company also provides first aid and safety products, and manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products; and with 260 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 14,000 employee Team Partners, the company outfits more than 2 million workers each business day. For more information, contact UniFirst at 800.455.7654 or visit UniFirst.com.
ABOUT THE DETROIT LIONS
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL), and play their home games at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. The team located to Detroit in 1934 and is the National Football League's fifth oldest franchise. The Detroit Lions most recently made the NFL playoffs in 2016, when they finished with an 9-7 record. For more information, please visit www.detroitlions.com.
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BELTON — The usually quiet streets of downtown Belton were festive Monday morning with red, white and blue everywhere as thousands celebrated Independence Day.
Brandy and Jorge Felix have been at the Belton Fourth of July parade ever since her 10-year-old daughter was a baby.
“We’ve tried to come in every year, except the years of the pandemic,” Brandy said. “We’re hoping to see some hot rods. We’re a car family.”
Typically a participant in the parade, Monique Sharp was an observer this year.
“Usually, our church has a float on the parade, but it got to be too much for me,” she said. “Usually, I don’t get to watch it since I’m on it.”
This year Sharp, her mother and father, a Vietnam Veteran, enjoyed the floats as they passed.
“I wanted to bring my dad out for the Fourth of July parade,” she said.
Sharp’s family had a premium watching spot on a Belton corner as they sat in lawn chairs and oversize umbrellas provided them with cover from the sun.
“My parking karma was really good this morning,” Sharp said. “We found close parking and just came on down.”
Danny Archer had no trouble finding an excellent spot to watch the parade. His home and business for the past three years are directly on Main Street, giving him the perfect place to enjoy the cavalcade.
“I got my office and residential pad right here,” he said. “Every single year, I have the best spot. If anyone wants to buy it, it’s for sale.”
Archer said he was ready to see this year’s floats.
“I’m excited to see what they got,” he said. “I like all the floats and want to see what’s coming out.”
He had a word of advice for the thousands that come through town and sometimes leave trash on his property.
“I’m always picking up garbage,” he said. “Always make sure you pick up your own trash when you come through here.”
Tiffany Perez has watched the parade in the same spot near Sixth Avenue and Main Street for the past eight years.
“This has been our spot for eight years,” she said. “We get here early. We usually get here at 7 a.m. We got here today at 7:30 a.m. and somehow still managed to snag it. There were already people out here.”
Perez and her children were excited to see some classic machines and hear some music.
“We’re excited about the cars and the bands,” she said. “My husband was 1st Calvary. My daughter used to march in the (Belton High School) Marching 100. So we were a little biased. We love it all, though.”
Perez said the tradition of the longtime parade helps keep her family and community together.
“It’s our tradition,” she said. “It keeps the Fourth of July fun. The whole community comes out. We see all the people we know out here.”
Other events to celebrate the Fourth of July included a patriotic program at the Belton Courthouse, the Festival on Nolan Creek in Yettie Polk Park with a hot dog eating contest, and a backyard party at Schoepf’s with a free concert and fireworks show. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_2986b1e2-fc1c-11ec-b529-a7570e747cf5.html | 2022-07-05T07:49:08Z |
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