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IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) plans to announce its operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 after the market closes on Thursday, July 28, 2022, and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET that day to discuss those results.
To participate in the conference call, dial (877) 704-2848 or (201) 389-0893. The call will also be available live and archived on the "Investor Relations" section of the Edwards website at ir.edwards.com.
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences, is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. We are driven by a passion for patients, dedicated to improving and enhancing lives through partnerships with clinicians and stakeholders across the global healthcare landscape. For more information, visit Edwards.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
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Published: Jun. 8, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
DELAWARE, Ohio, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced second quarter 2022 results.
Second Quarter Financial Highlights include (all results compared to the second quarter of 2021 unless otherwise noted):
Net income of $125.1 million or $2.09 per diluted Class A share decreased compared to net income of $149.8 million or $2.51 per diluted Class A share. Second quarter 2021 net income included a one-time $95.7 million gain from sale of approximately 69,200 acres of timberlands in southwest Alabama. Net income, excluding the impact of adjustments(1), of $144.9 million or $2.41 per diluted Class A share increased compared to net income, excluding the impact of adjustments, of $67.3 million or $1.13 per diluted Class A share.
Adjusted EBITDA(2) of $251.0 million, an increase of $74.4 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $176.6 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $13.1 million to $139.2 million. Adjusted free cash flow(3) decreased by $11.9 million to a source of $114.8 million.
Total debt decreased by $213.5 million to $2,099.9 million. Net debt(4) decreased by $211.8 million to $1,991.2 million. The Company's leverage ratio(5) decreased to 2.12x from 2.39x sequentially and from 3.20x in the prior year quarter.
Strategic Actions and Announcements
Completed divestment of our 50% equity interest in the Flexible Products & Services joint venture and applied the net cash proceeds of $131.6 million received during the quarter towards repayment of debt.
Redeemed our $500.0 million, 6.5% Senior notes due 2027 by amending and expanding borrowings under our credit agreement, which lowered our overall interest rate as of the end of the quarter by over 300 basis points.
Published our 13th consecutive annual sustainability report, which highlighted significant milestones on climate, waste and circularity commitments.
Reminder of Investor Day in New York City on June 23, 2022, which will feature discussions of the new Build to Last Strategy for Greif, capital deployment opportunities, sustainability progress and other key strategic programs for the future of the Company.
CEO Commentary
"Our second quarter results are a testament to our team's continued execution and customer service focus in overcoming significant ongoing headwinds related to inflation, supply chain, and the pandemic to produce another quarter of record results," said Ole Rosgaard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greif. "This level of execution is exemplary of the Build to Last strategy in action, and is a fitting lead-in to our upcoming Investor Day on June 23 in New York City where we will be discussing that strategy and future growth for our Company in much greater detail. We hope to see you there."
Note: A reconciliation of the differences between all non-GAAP financial measures used in this release with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the financial schedules that are a part of this release. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement and should be read together with our financial results. They should not be considered an alternative or substitute for, and should not be considered superior to, our reported financial results. Accordingly, users of this financial information should not place undue reliance on these non-GAAP financial measures.
Customer Service, Sustainability and Colleague Engagement
The Company's consolidated CSI(6) score was 93.0 during the fiscal second quarter. Our long term objective is for each business segment to achieve a CSI score of 95.0 or greater. CSI for the Global Industrial Packaging segment was 93.4, which was 1.5% lower than the prior year quarter. CSI for the Paper Packaging & Services segment was 92.6, which was 1.2% higher than the prior year quarter.
During the quarter, the Company completed its 13th annual sustainability report. The report is prepared using the Global Reporting Initiative's ("GRI") Core option and is in full accordance with the GRI Standards and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Application Guidance. The report also fulfills the United Nations' Global Compact annual "Communication on Progress" requirement. The sustainability report is available for review at https://sustainability.greif.com. Report highlights include:
Updates on critical milestones, such as Greif achieving >90% waste diverted from landfill at 149 facilities, including 50 facilities achieving our Zero Waste to Landfill target.
Review of our 2021 Materiality Assessment, including identified material sustainability topics and progress made on each topic.
Discussion of Greif Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts and important milestones achieved.
Results from our 2021 Climate Change Workshop, including advancement opportunities identified and performance on those opportunities.
Discussion of new key partnerships that will help further advance sustainability leadership at Greif to attain our 2030 Goals.
The Company has completed its 5th annual Colleague Engagement Survey administered by Gallup. Based on feedback received in the most recent survey, the Company is again recognized within the top quartile of all manufacturing companies. Additionally, the Company expanded our overall engagement percentage to exceed the mean U.S. engagement score, highlighting the extraordinary commitment of our diverse, talented and engaged colleagues.
Investor Day 2022 Details
Investor Day 2022 will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Convene, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City. Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:30AM ET and the event will begin at 8:30AM ET. President and Chief Executive Officer Ole Rosgaard, Chief Financial Officer Larry Hilsheimer and members of the executive leadership team will provide an overview of the Company; discuss ongoing business performance and the Build to Last strategy; and conduct a forum for questions and answers. A live webcast for the event will also be conducted and details will be provided in June 2022. For additional information or early registration, please contact InvestorDay@greif.com.
Segment Results (all results compared to the second quarter of 2021 unless otherwise noted)
Net sales are impacted mainly by the volume of primary products(7) sold, selling prices, product mix and the impact of changes in foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar. The table below shows the percentage impact of each of these items on net sales for our primary products for the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the prior year quarter for the business segments with manufacturing operations.
Global Industrial Packaging
Net sales increased by $173.7 million to $971.7 million. Net sales excluding foreign currency translation increased by $213.6 million primarily due to higher average selling prices and product mix, partially offset by lower volumes.
Gross profit increased by $15.2 million to $185.3 million. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the same factors that impacted net sales, partially offset by higher raw material costs.
Operating profit increased by $31.6 million to $108.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased by $24.7 million to $130.9 million primarily due to the same factors that impacted gross profit.
Paper Packaging & Services
Net sales increased by $152.3 million to $689.3 million primarily due to higher volumes and higher published containerboard and boxboard prices.
Gross profit increased by $56.9 million to $150.8 million. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the same factors that impacted net sales, partially offset by higher raw material, transportation, labor and utility costs.
Operating profit increased by $52.8 million to $80.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased by $49.1 million to $117.4 million primarily due to the same factors that impacted gross profit.
Tax Summary
During the second quarter, the Company recorded an income tax rate of 19.2 percent and a tax rate excluding the impact of adjustments of 20.2 percent. Note that the application of FIN 18 frequently causes fluctuations in our quarterly effective tax rates. For fiscal 2022, the Company expects its tax rate to range between 27.0 and 31.0 percent and its tax rate excluding adjustments to range between 22.0 and 25.0 percent.
Dividend Summary
On June 7, 2022, the Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.46 per share of Class A Common Stock and $0.69 per share of Class B Common Stock. Dividends are payable on July 1, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 17, 2022.
Company Outlook
Note: Fiscal 2022 Class A earnings per share guidance on a GAAP basis is not provided in this release due to the potential for one or more of the following, the timing and magnitude of which we are unable to reliably forecast: restructuring-related activities; integration related costs; non-cash pension settlement charges; debt extinguishment charges, non-cash asset impairment charges due to unanticipated changes in the business; gains or losses on the disposal of businesses or properties, plants and equipment, net and the income tax effects of these items and other income tax-related events. No reconciliation of the fiscal 2022 Class A earnings per share before adjustments guidance, a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes restructuring charges, integration costs, non-cash asset impairment charges, non-cash pension settlement charges, debt extinguishment charges, (gain) loss on the disposal of properties, plants, equipment and businesses, net, is included in this release because, due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the excluded information, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure without unreasonable efforts. A reconciliation of 2022 adjusted free cash flow guidance to forecasted net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is included in this release.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2022 results on June 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Participants may access the call using the following online registration link: https://conferencingportals.com/event/BDwosPDa. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing dial in details and a unique conference call code for entry. Phone lines will open at 8:00 a.m. ET on June 9, 2022. A digital replay of the conference call will be available two hours following the call on the Company's web site at http://investor.greif.com. To access the recording, guests can call (888) 330-2413 or (240) 789-2721 and use the conference ID 32605.
Investor Relations contact information
Matt Leahy, Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations, 740-549-6158. Matthew.Leahy@Greif.com
About Greif
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: to be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. In addition, Greif manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in over 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "aspiration," "objective," "project," "believe," "continue," "on track" or "target" or the negative thereof and similar expressions, among others, identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions, expectations and other information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those forecasted, projected or anticipated, whether expressed or implied. The most significant of these risks and uncertainties are described in Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements have a reasonable basis, the Company can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those forecasted, projected or anticipated, whether expressed in or implied by the statements. Such risks and uncertainties that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) historically, our business has been sensitive to changes in general economic or business conditions, (ii) our global operations subject us to political risks, instability and currency exchange that could adversely affect our results of operations, (iii) the COVID-19 pandemic could continue to impact any combination of our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, (iv) the current and future challenging global economy and disruption and volatility of the financial and credit markets may adversely affect our business, (v) the continuing consolidation of our customer base and suppliers may intensify pricing pressure, (vi) we operate in highly competitive industries, (vii) our business is sensitive to changes in industry demands and customer preferences, (viii) raw material, price fluctuations, global supply chain disruptions and inflation may adversely impact our results of operations, (ix) energy and transportation price fluctuations and shortages may adversely impact our manufacturing operations and costs, (x) the frequency and volume of our timber and timberland sales will impact our financial performance, (xi) we may not successfully implement our business strategies, including achieving our growth objectives, (xii) we may encounter difficulties or liabilities arising from acquisitions or divestitures, (xiii) we may incur additional rationalization costs and there is no guarantee that our efforts to reduce costs will be successful, (xiv) several operations are conducted by joint ventures that we cannot operate solely for our benefit, (xv) certain of the agreements that govern our joint ventures provide our partners with put or call options, (xvi) our ability to attract, develop and retain talented and qualified employees, managers and executives is critical to our success, (xvii) our business may be adversely impacted by work stoppages and other labor relations matters, (xviii) we may be subject to losses that might not be covered in whole or in part by existing insurance reserves or insurance coverage and general insurance premium and deductible increases, (xix) our business depends on the uninterrupted operations of our facilities, systems and business functions, including our information technology and other business systems, (xx) a security breach of customer, employee, supplier or Company information and data privacy risks and costs of compliance with new regulations may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, (xxi) we could be subject to changes to our tax rates, the adoption of new U.S. or foreign tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities, (xxii) full realization of our deferred tax assets may be affected by a number of factors, (xxiii) we have a significant amount of goodwill and long-lived assets which, if impaired in the future, would adversely impact our results of operations, (xxiv) our pension and post-retirement plans are underfunded and will require future cash contributions and our required future cash contributions could be higher than we expect, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and liquidity, (xxv) legislation/regulation related to environmental and health and safety matters and corporate social responsibility could negatively impact our operations and financial performance, (xxvi) product liability claims and other legal proceedings could adversely affect our operations and financial performance, (xxvii) we may incur fines or penalties, damage to our reputation or other adverse consequences if our employees, agents or business partners violate, or are alleged to have violated, anti-bribery, competition or other laws, (xxviii) changing climate, global climate change regulations and greenhouse gas effects may adversely affect our operations and financial performance, (xxix) we may be unable to achieve our greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by 2030. The risks described above are not all-inclusive, and given these and other possible risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. For a detailed discussion of the most significant risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those forecasted, projected or anticipated, see "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our most recently filed Form 10-K and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements made in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to such risk factors. Except to the limited extent required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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- Brainomix awarded a world-first, nationwide tender for its e-Stroke platform, which will be deployed across all stroke centers in Hungary as part of the National Institute for Health Development initiative to improve stroke care
- Funded under the EU4Health programme, it is the first national tender of its kind where one stroke AI imaging platform will be deployed across an entire national healthcare system
OXFORD, England, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brainomix, the AI-powered medtech solutions company, today announces that it has been awarded the national tender in Hungary to deploy its AI stroke imaging software across all stroke centers in Hungary as part of the National Institute for Health Development initiative to improve stroke care.
Awarded following a competitive process, the 5-year program is funded under the EU4Health programme and is the first time that a single stroke AI imaging platform will be deployed across an entire country.
This latest tender will build upon an earlier EU grant that had funded the installation of Brainomix's flagship e-Stroke platform in10 hospitals in and around the Hungarian city of Pécs. It will enable e-Stroke to be deployed across the remaining 28 stroke centers in Hungary's national healthcare system, with the support of eRAD, who will be serving as a technological partner.
e-Stroke is a collection of tools that use state-of-the-art AI algorithms to support doctors by providing real-time interpretation of brain scans to help guide treatment and transfer decisions for stroke patients, allowing more patients to be treated in the right place, at the right time.
The initiative to use AI to improve stroke care and patient outcomes for the benefit of all stroke patients in Hungary was driven by world leading neuroscientist, Prof Dr István Szikora of the National Institute of Mental Health, Neurology and Neurosurgery, (OMIII) in Budapest, which will serve as the national stroke center with full oversight for the program.
The Hungarian e-Stroke program was unveiled at the start of the Hungarian Stroke Society xvi. Congress and XIII Conference of the Hungarian Society of Neurosonology, being held in Siófok, 1-3 September 2022(1).
Launching the program, Prof Dr Szikora said, "Each year more than 20,000 stroke patients are admitted to hospitals across Hungary. e-Stroke has been shown to enable faster treatment times facilitating better patient outcomes, as experienced in single sites here in Hungary and reported in other countries including the UK and Poland.
In our earlier experience with e-Stroke we were particularly impressed by its comprehensive suite of imaging solutions, with the ability to be used in small general hospitals as well as large stroke centres. We are glad that, with the support of an EU grant (EFOP 5.2.6-20), this option now will be available in multiple stroke centers throughout the country."
The e-Stroke platform will support both specialist and non-specialist clinicians to interpret stroke brain scans in real-time, and to identify patients who need urgent treatments or transfer to a specialist hospital. Using the e-Stroke mobile app, doctors can securely share brain scans with specialists at other hospitals, bringing expert decision making to all hospital Emergency Departments 24/7.
The e-Stroke platform has been in use at Semmelweis University Hospital, Budapest, for the past four years, where the primary stroke center treats more than 700 stroke patients each year. Dr Bence Gunda, a Neurologist and Associate Professor based at the Department of Neurology at Semmelweis, has previously shown that treatment rates for stroke patients improved and treatment times were reduced following the installation of Brainomix's e-Stroke.
Dr Gunda said, "Our results are indicative of the impact that Brainomix's technology can have on a stroke network, helping physicians make faster decisions so that more patients can get the optimum treatment. e-Stroke facilitates the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke by quantifying the extent of ischemic damage, indicating where there are occluded vessels and assessing the status of collateral circulation. The CT perfusion module is very helpful in assessing the eligibility of late-time-window patients for thrombectomy."
In addition to the full national tender for Hungary, e-Stroke has been adopted by other countries in Europe, including across Andalucía in Spain and, in 2021,Brainomix was awarded the national tender for 17 of Poland's largest comprehensive stroke centers. In the UK, Brainomix won an NHS Artificial Intelligence in Health and Care Award to deploy e-Stroke across a number of UK stroke networks and evaluate its impact on stroke care across NHS regions.
Since its launch in 2015, e-Stroke is now used in over 330 hospitals in 30 countries, and it is estimated that every 4 seconds a stroke patient benefits from the insights its AI-powered software provides.
Dr Michalis Papadakis, Brainomix's Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, commented, "We are absolutely delighted that e-Stroke has been chosen to help improve stroke care in Hungary. It demonstrates further the superiority of our e-Stroke platform and solidifies our position as market leader in Europe. Roll out across Hungary has already begun, with plans for installation and training in all 38 hospitals over the coming months, underlining the speed and ease of installation and our ability to deploy e-Stroke at scale."
"AI is transforming healthcare in many ways, and we are proud to be pioneering AI-enabled imaging solutions in precision medicine for better treatment decisions not only in stroke, but also in other indications including lung fibrosis and cancer" added Dr Papadakis
(1). Brainomix Symposium, 1 September 2022, 10.15-11.15, the Hungarian Stroke Society xvi. Congress and XIII Conference of the Hungarian Society of Neurosonology, Siófok (Hungary).
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ELBERTON — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an explosion that destroyed much of the Georgia Guidestones, a quirky granite monument in Elberton near the South Carolina border.
Sometimes called “America’s Stonehenge,” the guidestones consisted of several large, upright stone blocks built in alignment with stars and constellations, weighing in at 119 tons and containing more than 4,000 sandblasted letters spelling out what appear to be lessons for rebuilding humanity in 12 languages. Some of the advice is controversial, including the tip “maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature.”
The world’s population is more than 15 times higher than that.
The stones were built in 1980, commissioned by a mysterious man who used the pseudonym R.C. Christian.
GBI officials say they believe unknown suspects detonated an explosive device at about 4 a.m., reducing several of the upright stones to rubble. By 5 p.m., the remaining stones had been knocked down.
The stones were a popular stop for fans of strange roadside attractions like Laura Jones and her father, Robert Jones, of Atlanta, who were puzzled by the police presence Wednesday.
“We literally were like, ‘OK, the GPS says turn here. Wow, that’s a lot of cars parked by the side.’ And then I saw it was closed. We just pulled up over there,” Laura Jones said. “We just saw the GBI guys and were like, ‘Hey, what’s up?’ He said ‘Watch the news, that’s about all I can tell you.’”
The two planned to stop by the stones after watching a segment about them on comedian John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight.”
“If you watch that John Oliver thing, one of the kookier Republican primary people had some vendetta against it, Kandiss something, but I don’t think anyone seriously does,” Laura Jones said. “I think it probably was just like some bored kids.”
Jones was referring to Kandiss Taylor, third place finisher in May’s Republican gubernatorial primary, who listed destroying the guidestones as one of her top 10 priorities during the campaign, describing them as evil and satanic.
In an emailed statement, Taylor seemed to express glee at the monument’s destruction:
“Since the election, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of THREE of my main platform issues and executive orders (Jesus, guns and babies), and just like religious persecution, gun control, and abortion, the Georgia Guidestones, a demonic monument that calls for the depopulation of the earth, as well as for the extermination of 7.5 billion people, has no place in the Christian state of Georgia, or in America for that matter. This looks like another act of God to me. Today, it is another defeat of the devil. Never underestimate the power of Prayer.”
Taylor was not the only one who found fault with the rocks.
A Franklin County pastor, Clint Harper, pressed Elbert County commissioners at their June meeting to dismantle the monument, which he says advocates for genocide and abortion.
“To maintain humanity under 500 million people, that means that this monument that is in Elbert County advocates the killing of 6.5 billion people,” Harper told the commissioners last month.
Harper argued the county was essentially endorsing the cryptic message by letting it stay on county property and tending to the site. When his request went nowhere, he asked commissioners to let him install a giant cross and a copy of the 10 Commandments alongside the Georgia Guidestones.
The county’s attorney, Bill Daughtry, said Harper was reading too much into the monument’s inscriptions, which Daughtry described as “nonsense” paid for by an eccentric millionaire.
“It’s simply a tourist attraction. We don’t have to disagree with it or understand it,” Daughtry said. “You looked at it and saw ‘abortion’ in big letters, which I looked at it and I did not see that. It’s simply a tourist attraction. It’s been there for years, and people pull off the interstate and come spend their money at local businesses after they look at the funny monument.”
Daughtry said no one objected to the Georgia Guidestones as a religious monument until Taylor ran for governor. Daughtry encouraged Harper to buy land and erect a Christian monument there.
“I’ve never known anybody other than Kandiss Taylor to consider this a statement of faith. It’s just a bunch of nonsense chiseled on stone,” he said.
Residents said they viewed the stones as a fun piece of local lore.
“We came out here as kids,” George Bond, an Elberton resident and restaurant operator, said. “We would sneak a beer and hang out at the weird, Southern Gothic architecture, and that’s it. There’s been nothing out here, as long as I can remember, bad or satanic or evil. It’s just a hokey little gimmick out in a little town. It was terrible that somebody blew it up; a little town don’t need to spend any money fixing it.”
Jack Patel, who works at the nearby Quik Mart and Cafe, estimated about a third of his customers are tourists visiting the monument. He said he’s never heard of anyone expressing a problem with the stones.
“You’d just go take a walk, read the blocks, take a picture,” he said with a shrug. “A lot of people come in on the weekends to see the Guidestones.”
Elberton sits on top of a large bed of granite and has become known for its numerous granite companies and skilled stoneworkers, which are likely the reason the mysterious Mr. Christian chose the town as the spot for his monument.
There were security cameras present on the site, Christopher Kubas, executive vice president of the Elberton Granite Association, said, but details of the investigation have not yet been released.
“I really hate that this happened,” he said. “I do think it’s an attack on free speech, and I hate that we’ve gotten to this point in our country where nothing can be out there for people to read without somebody trying to destroy it.”
Speaking outside the Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit, Elberton Mayor Daniel Graves said the attack feels like a strike at his city’s history.
“It’s not part of a vast conspiracy theory,” he said. “It’s not intended to spread hate or anything evil. This is a celebration of the men and women that work so hard in our stone industry and what it means to this community. It’s the lifeblood. We’re the granite capital of the world, and it’s something we’re extremely proud of.
“We’re heartbroken, but still so grateful. There’s so many communities that have experienced such serious loss in the last several weeks. We’re grateful that we’re only mourning the loss of stone and some of the others have lost so much more.”
As Graves spoke with the Recorder, city officials had yet to determine the extent of the damage to the monument, but the mayor said he hoped to see it restored.
“We’re not running out of stone anytime soon,” he said. “So I’m confident that one thing we can do is fix a monument.”
Georgia Recorder Deputy Editor Jill Nolin contributed to this report. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/failed-georgia-gop-gubernatorial-candidate-cheers-satanic-guidestones-blast/article_8bb319cc-fe2f-11ec-b468-ab04d8093973.html | 2022-07-08T16:11:24Z |
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ventech Solutions, Inc. achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Government Competency status. The designation recognizes Ventech Solutions provides solutions to—and/or has deep experience working with—government customers to deliver mission-critical workloads and applications on AWS.
"The AWS Government Competency is a valuable achievement that demonstrates Ventech Solutions' experience in providing innovative and quality solutions to federal agencies," said Audie Murphy, vice president, solutions engineering at Ventech Solutions. "This designation is a differentiator that assures agencies that Ventech Solutions is capable of helping them meet mandates, reduce costs, drive efficiencies and increase innovation across civilian agencies, national defense and intelligence communities and state and local governments."
As one of about 100 companies in the United States that have obtained the AWS Government Competency, Ventech Solutions is positioned as a trusted solutions provider of cloud IT services for government and public sector agencies. To receive the designation, AWS Partner Network (APN) members must possess deep AWS expertise and deliver solutions seamlessly on AWS.
AWS is enabling scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions from startups to global enterprises. To support the seamless integration and deployment of these solutions, AWS established the AWS Competency Program to help customers identify Consulting and Technology APN Partners with deep industry experience and expertise.
Achieving the AWS Government Competency differentiates Ventech Solutions as an AWS Partner Network (APN) member that has developed innovative technology and solutions that leverage AWS services as well as possessing deep domain expertise in one or more of the following core categories - Government Transportation, Facilities, Infrastructure Management, Justice and Public Safety, Public Healthcare, Financial and Fiscal Affairs, Citizen Services, National Security and Defense, Security and Compliance, and Open Data.
About Ventech Solutions
Ventech Solutions is a technology and health care solutions provider that leverages emerging technologies to deliver a wide range of enterprise services, including cloud modernization, infrastructure, data, security and service integration support. Ventech Solutions leads and manages some of the most critical technology transformation initiatives for the public sector that empower government agencies to achieve their missions. For more information, visit www.ventechsolutions.com.
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LONDON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The creator economy and side hustle economy is booming, and a good number of the solopreneurs and startups use their skills to tutor or coach in workshops and seminars, and work with teams and clients spread all over the globe. They are in need of a reliable and secure video conferencing solution.
Pianist and former opera singer turned tech entrepreneur Anita Grace MacDonald rolls out the Meteor Suite for the creator economy with Meteor Fireball. The UK-born independent software business revolutionized the educational technology space for children to provide a safe and state-of-the-art solution for sophisticated online music lessons.
Meteor Fireball stands for superior video conferencing quality in 4K video and Hi-Fi audio quality, added by highest security and privacy standards and a timeout facility equivalent to the software of financial institutions, making it the optimum solution for online tutoring and conferencing. Meteor Fireball is now available to solopreneurs and startups worldwide for a host-subscription of £4.99 /month. Invited guests for video conferencing use the service for free.
MacDonald developed the Meteor Fireball use case and success story with Meteor Tutors, a safe online space that provides the highest safeguarding and privacy standards for academic and vocational tutoring across borders.
"In addition to the highest quality standards I seek for education, the safety of our students was of utmost importance. Virtual spaces carry threats like online bombings. The strong security features we have built in for children and teenagers are now also available to startups who need to distribute sensitive information around the world," MacDonald says. Development of Meteor Fireball and Meteor Tutors kicked-off long before the pandemic, triggered by a blizzard that made it impossible to leave the house.
Secure two-factor-authentication and mobile facial and fingerprint technology to access the video conference provide online safety and secure digital well-being when spreading sensitive information across the globe. "Globalization and technical advancements made remote activities an international standard. For collaborative situations like video conferencing, we now need to take the next step and demand safe online environments," MacDonald resumes.
Meteor Fireball provides a one-stop solution for teaching, coaching or conversing with up to 100 participants at top performance, online safety and smart educational technology features such as the multiple camera setup.
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Harvesters CEO honored with national award before retirement
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The CEO and President of the Harvesters Food Network was honored with a national award before her retirement, according to Harvesters.
Valerie Nicholson-Watson, President and CEO of Harvesters - The Community Food Network was awarded the 2022 John van Hengel Fellowship. The award was created to honor the founder of the world’s first food bank, which is St. Mary’s in Phoenix, Arizona. The founder is said to be commonly known as the “Father of Food Banking.”
“Throughout her distinguished career, Valerie has demonstrated passionate, influential leadership,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “She carries a contagious optimism and truly believes in the mission of serving neighbors in need. Those who work with her know that she has the extraordinary ability to motivate people around her to see past every obstacle. Valerie’s work at Harvesters has led the organization to grow its food distribution, strengthen its financial stability, and enhance its innovative programming, all to make sure food is available to anyone who needs it.”
According to Harvesters, Nicholson-Watson has served Harvesters as the director of community services, a board member, and then the President and CEO. The organization said that Nicholson-Watson will soon retire on June 30.
Throughout her time with Harvesters, the organization said it has marked its 40th anniversary, enhanced its disaster relief response program, implemented a food pantry program for schools, expanded the Topeka and Kansas City facilities, and started a Hunger to Health Initiative that created relationships among healthcare partners to help food-insecure families.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvesters’ release says it has raised more than $50 million and distributed more than 136 million pounds of food to those in need of assistance.
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Teaches leadership lessons from pivotal moments during his presidency—including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the financial crisis—and brings members into his painting studio
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced the launch of U.S. President George W. Bush's class on tough calls and life lessons. President Bush will teach members leadership skills he learned during his presidency and beyond—and share an intimate window into how his desire for lifelong learning has guided all aspects of his life, including his post-presidency passion for painting. President Bush's class is part of the "MasterClass Presents the White House" series and now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
"President Bush's decisions changed our world," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass. "Through the lens of leading through some monumental moments in history, President Bush shares his biggest leadership lessons. He also takes members on a journey beyond the Oval Office and into his art studio for the first time, providing insights into his passions and the value of life-long learning."
In his class, President Bush will share critical moments from his career to illuminate how the lessons he learned can be applied by the leaders of today, tomorrow and well into the future. He will outline what a leader's job does and does not entail, the values and principles he uses to make decisions and the importance of communication. From his experience speaking on international stages, he will explain how he structures speeches and speaks from the heart—and address some of his "Bushisms." President Bush will also recount how he dealt with the crises that defined his presidency, including a moment-by-moment walk-through of how he managed 9/11, as well as what it was like to navigate Hurricane Katrina and the financial crisis. Mrs. Laura Bush will join him to share stories from their time together in the White House and on the campaign trail. The class will culminate with a close-up look at President Bush's personal art studio, as he reveals what he has learned by taking an interest in painting and how he views learning as a lifelong pursuit.
"With the right mindset, every part of life can be a learning experience," President Bush said. "For me, being your president was the ultimate learning experience, and now I want to share some of what I've learned—and continue to learn—with you. My class is for anyone who wants to develop a communication and leadership style that's authentic and effective."
President Bush served as 43rd president of the United States of America from 2001 to 2009. As commander in chief, President Bush worked to expand freedom, opportunity and security at home and abroad. His administration reformed America's education system, restored robust private-sector economic growth and job creation, protected our environment and pursued a comprehensive strategy to keep America safe after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. After his presidency, President Bush and his wife, Laura, founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. The Bush Center is home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a nonpartisan public policy and leadership development center. He is the author of four bestselling books: Decision Points (2010), 41: A Portrait of My Father (2014), Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors (2017) and Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants (2021). He and Laura are the parents of twin daughters: Barbara, married to Craig Coyne, and Jenna, married to Henry Hager. The Bushes also are the proud grandparents of Margaret Laura "Mila," Poppy Louise and Henry Harold "Hal" Hager; and Cora Georgia Coyne.
President Bush's class is part of the "MasterClass Presents the White House" series, in which members get unprecedented access to and can learn from leaders on both sides of the aisle who have influenced American politics and changed the world. President Bill Clinton's class on inclusive leadership, former U.S. Secretary of State, Senator and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's class on the power of resilience, and U.S. Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice's class on diplomacy are also available exclusively on MasterClass.
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Defective: Biden signs law banning child products linked to hundreds of deaths
In November, it will be illegal to sell crib bumper pads and inclined sleeping products in the U.S.
InvestigateTV - After burying their infants whose deaths were tied to crib bumper pads or inclined sleepers, some parents turned their anguish to advocacy and pleaded with Congress to rid the U.S. of these dangerous products.
In May, President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act that will make it illegal to make or sell crib bumper pads and inclined sleepers beginning in November.
“This is incredibly significant,” said Rachel Weintraub, legislative director and general counsel for the Consumer Federation of America. “We know that at least 113 babies died while in cribs or other bedding with bumpers between 1990 and 2019. And we know that at least 100 babies died from inclined sleep products.”
Many of the fatalities tied to crib bumper pads involved a baby suffocating in the soft fabric, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In an April 2020 federal register notice, the agency spelled out the dangers of bumper pads as well as the fatalities and injuries that it has collected since 1990.
Inclined sleepers defied American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for safe sleep, which call for babies to put to bed on a flat surface with nothing in the crib. The inclined sleepers were first introduced to parents in 2009 by Fisher-Price and its Rock N’ Play.
In 2019, a CPSC-commissioned medical study of inclined sleepers concluded that “none of the inclined sleep products that were tested and evaluated as a part of this study are safe for infant sleep.” The study affirmed the dangers of inclined sleepers to babies: their muscles aren’t developed enough to self-correct if they roll – or they may get into another position where their air flow is cut off, leading to suffocation.
The study was released six months after the Rock N’ Play recall.
In February, InvestigateTV documented how the popular inclined sleeper exposed flaws in the federal Consumer Product Safety Act that allowed Rock N’ Play to remain on the market for years even after regulators knew hundreds of babies had been injured or had died.
By 2017, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission tallied more than 650 incidents involving inclined sleep products including Rock N’ Play. Yet it could not issue a public warning or recall without the consent of the manufacturers because of a provision in the federal law that gives companies the power to say what the agency releases about them or their products.
Fisher-Price agreed to recall the Rock N’ Play in 2019, saying it was aware of about 30 infant deaths tied to its product. The following year, its CEO told a Congressional committee that there were nearly 100 fatalities.
The recalls of inclined sleepers required retailers such as big box chains and online retailers to remove them from their shelves.
Under the new law, all crib bumper pads must be off the market by November.
The law makes it illegal for anyone to manufacture or sell these products including at garage sales or on online secondary marketplaces. Sellers can face penalties by the CPSC.
“It’s incredibly important to really throw these products out, to not pass them on to friends and family,” Weintraub said.
Fisher-Price has long maintained that Rock N’ Play was safe when used according to label instructions and safety warnings and blamed deaths on users’ errors.
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Canton area attorney resigns amid pending disciplinary action
CANTON – A longtime Stark County attorney has agreed to give up his law license amid a pending state disciplinary complaint against him.
The Ohio Supreme Court's Board of Professional Conduct has approved the resignation of a Steven P. Okey, now of Malvern.
A 33-page complaint Okey, 60, on March 7 outlines two cases of alleged violations of the rules of professional conduct.
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Okey, a former Alliance council member who maintained a law office in downtown Canton, had been practicing law for nearly 35 years, court records show.
On March 24, Okey submitted an application for retirement or resignation with the state with the understanding the resignation would be considered as "resignation with discipline pending," state records show.
Okey's disciplinary counsel report was filed under seal, and his resignation with discipline pending was filed Tuesday by Ohio Supreme Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor.
Okey could not be reached for comment on Tuesday.
"I fully understand that this retirement or resignation completely divests me of the privilege of engaging in the practice of law, and of each, any, and all of the rights, privileges, and prerogatives appurtenant to the office of attorney and counselor at law," Okey wrote in his letter to the state.
What led to Okey's resignation?
According to a the state complaint, Okey was hired to handle personal injury cases involving two separate car crashes, one in in 2014 and the other in 2016.
In the 2016 case, Okey is accused of dodging an insurance claim adjuster, and failing to advance the case, resulting in significant financial strain on his client.
"Over the course of five years, Okey failed to respond to at least 14 letters or emails from a Progressive insurance adjuster, 12 phone calls, and four calls from his client," the complaint detailed.
The complaint outlined similar issues with the case from 2014.
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Inflation and supply chain concerns loom over middle market firms' post-COVID 19 recoveries
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New data released from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), housed at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, reveals that middle market firms are continuing to report sustained growth despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures.
According to Chubb and NCMM's 2022 Mid-Year Middle Market Indicator, despite the 11 percentage-point drop in global economic confidence compared to six months ago (64% in the second quarter of 2022 vs. 75% in the fourth quarter of 2021), nearly four out of five (79%) middle market firms are reporting revenue growth from a year ago, and more than half (58%) continuing to add to their workforce – even in a tight labor market.
"Middle market companies are experiencing sustained recovery, posting record revenue increases and hiring more workers to meet unprecedented consumer demand," said Ben Rockwell, Division President, Chubb Middle Market. "As economic factors impact the cost of risk, the collaboration between middle market firms and their insurance agents and brokers is more important than ever in developing robust risk mitigation strategies and identifying potential coverage gaps to help minimize exposures which could inhibit future growth."
According to mid-year survey results, inflation has emerged as a major concern for middle market companies. Of the 39% of firms reporting that inflation has negatively impacted their company, 62% say they have raised their prices or rates in response. Additionally, middle market firms are keenly aware of how the cost of risk has increased, with three out of four (75%) firms recognizing that the replacement cost of covered assets has increased – highlighting the importance of accurate valuations and strong business continuity plans.
Supply chain challenges continue to be a significant hurdle, with 55% of middle market companies reporting that they have been directly impacted by supply chain disruptions, up from 47% in the fourth quarter of 2021. Of the middle market firms that have been impacted by supply chain delays, 86% report a negative impact on current revenue, and 85% report a negative impact on revenue projections for the remainder of 2022.
Nine in ten (90%) middle market leaders are working closely with their insurance agents and brokers to identify best practices for reducing exposure to a range of risks amidst uncertain economic conditions. As business needs and exposures evolve, middle market companies should regularly review their strategies and coverages and make necessary adjustments, with special attention to insurance programs, where they should ensure appropriate coverages and limits are in place.
Chubb's Executive Summary with detailed survey findings can be found here. Industry-specific insights among middle market technology, manufacturing, financial services, and life sciences companies, are forthcoming.
About the Middle Market Indicator
The MMI, which was created in 2012, surveys 1,000 executives (CEOs, CFOs and other financial decision makers) from the middle market to examine topics related to business capabilities, performance, growth drivers and economic outlook among other topics. The 2022 Mid-Year MMI was fielded in June 2022. It is weighted to accurately reflect the size, industry-wide and geographic distribution of this sector, which includes companies ranging from $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenue. The survey is conducted by RTi Research on behalf of the National Center for the Middle Market
About the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) The National Center for the Middle Market is a collaboration between The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, Chubb and Visa. It exists for a single purpose: to ensure that the vitality and robustness of middle market companies are fully realized as fundamental to our nation's economic outlook and prosperity. The center is the leading source of knowledge, leadership and innovative research on the middle market economy, providing critical data analysis and insights for companies, policymakers and other key stakeholders. NCMM is fully committed to funding and distributing the most credible open-sourced research, dynamically creating new knowledge, providing programs that drive value for middle market companies, and offering a well-informed outlook on the health and future of the middle market via the Middle Market Indicator.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez was carted off in the first quarter Saturday night at No. 16 North Carolina State with an apparent serious leg injury.
Ramirez was injured when teammates tackled Wolfpack running back Jordan Houston, with the pile rolling over Ramirez’s left leg that was planted in the turf. The leg bent below the knee and was twisted abnormally as he laid on the grass, with team training staffers using a towel to cover the lower left leg as they began treating him.
The game was stopped for roughly 10 minutes before he was lifted onto the cart. Ramirez was alert and multiple N.C. State players came by to offer a fist tap or well-wishes before he left with 4:02 on the clock.
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Teens plead guilty to killing girl’s father before running away together, officials say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Two teens accused of killing one of their fathers before running away together pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to his death.
KVVU reports Aaron Guerrero, 18, and Sierra Halseth, 16, were accused of killing her 45-year-old father, Daniel Halseth, on April 9, 2021, and arrested in Salt Lake City.
Guerrero and Sierra Halseth pleaded guilty to nine counts, including murder, arson and robbery, according to court officials. Their sentencing was set for July 14.
According to the arrest warrant for Guerrero, Las Vegas police requested Daniel Halseth’s landlord to check on him, as Guerrero’s mother hadn’t heard from him in two days.
On April 9, the landlord and another person found Daniel Halseth’s burned body in the home’s garage.
Guerrero’s mother told police the two teens dated from June 2020 to December 2020, and during their relationship, she said Daniel Halseth had contacted her about the teens planning to run away together. Both sets of parents then agreed the teens should no longer have contact with each other.
Guerrero ended up running away, according to what his mother told police.
Investigators said they tracked the teens through surveillance footage, starting with video of the two leaving the neighborhood in Daniel Halseth’s blue Nissan Altima, according to the report.
Police reported they acquired a YouTube video of Sierra Halseth and Guerrero discussing her father’s murder just days after the incident.
Reportedly, text messages were also sent to Sierra Halseth asking about her dad’s whereabouts. The 16-year-old responded to a few before no longer replying.
Evidence in the case included graphic photos from the crime scene. Prosecutors also showcased photos of potential weapons, including a chainsaw, hand saw, scissors and knives. Some of the weapons had what appeared to be blood on them.
Authorities also said surveillance photos and receipts showed the teens purchasing items like bleach, lighter fluid, gloves and cleaning cloths in the days leading up to Daniel Halseth’s killing.
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Donny Dye will participate in a fireside chat on "The AHA Moment: Localizing Content"
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Pistol, the leading collaborative advertising platform that delivers local activation at scale, recently announced that its SVP of Sales and Marketing, Donny Dye, will be speaking at Localogy's Place 2022 Conference in New York City on September 13th.
Dye will participate in a fireside chat titled, "The AHA Moment: Localizing Content," on Tuesday, September 13th at 2:30 PM EST. His talk will explore how brands, agencies, and resellers can bring digital depth to local waypoints by localizing content."
"In contrast to national campaign budgets being reduced, local spending has increased by double digits among our partners," said Dye. "In a world where every advertising dollar must be used to its full potential, combining the power of a brand with the credibility of a local store creates a personal connection between the buyer, the seller, and the brand."
Place 2022 will explore the intersection of digital and place and what the metaverse means for local commerce. At this industry-defining event, SaaS, Media, Agency, and Technology leaders from Tiger Pistol, Square, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, iHeart Media will discuss the future of commerce, real estate, data, and connection, as well as the products and services that will be the foundation of the metaverse.
"The metaverse will offer advertisers more signals and places to display ads, but it will still require forethought and ingenuity to build authentic engagement between brands and consumers," says Dye. "To be truly impactful, ads must be both highly relevant to the consumer, but also unobtrusive so as not to devalue either the brand or the storefront in the eyes of the consumer. It's going to be up to adtech to evolve, and grow, with the times."
Tickets for Localogy Place 2022 are available for purchase online through Eventbrite.
Tiger Pistol, the most award-winning collaborative advertising platform, makes high-performance social advertising simple and scalable for clients and their partners, removing the barriers to customer acquisition, sales growth, and partner loyalty. Tiger Pistol's Collaborative Advertising Platform™ utilizes advanced technology and automation to unite enterprise brands, resellers, or agencies with their partners to acquire and engage new customers within their local communities. A Meta Business Partner, Tiger Pistol is the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads in the world, supporting clients in 22 global markets with more than 700,000 campaigns published annually. Learn more by visiting TigerPistol.com, or following on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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Iranian operative charged in plot to murder John Bolton
Published: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:54 AM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Iranian operative has been charged in a plot to murder former Trump administration national security John Bolton, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Shahram Poursafi, identified by U.S. officials as a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is currently wanted by the FBI on charges related to the murder-for-hire plot.
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With new central reservation system integration, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotel Group® brands can use Oracle Hospitality's cloud-based PMS to improve hotel operations and guest service
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BWH Hotel Group, one of the world's largest hotel companies, is the first to integrate its central reservation system (CRS) with Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud property management system (PMS) through the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform. This makes it easy for any hotel within the BWH Hotel Group portfolio – including Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotel Group properties – to adopt OPERA Cloud to simplify and improve operations while delivering great guest service. The Best Western Plus Alfa Aeropuerto in Spain is already live and benefitting from this offering.
"Innovation has always been a priority at BWH Hotel Group, and in today's world as guest expectations are changing and hoteliers are forced to adapt to new ways of working, our focus on innovation is more important than ever before," said Greg Adams, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, BWH Hotel Group. "We are committed to helping all our properties by offering access to the latest technologies, so we are proud to partner with Oracle. Together with Oracle, we were the first global hotel chain to complete a native integration between our proprietary central reservation system and OPERA Cloud. With this integration, our hotel owners will be able to easily adopt the modern cloud-based PMS to better manage their operations, boost revenue, and alleviate strain on their staff."
Enhanced operations for hotels of all sizes
BWH Hotel Group spans nearly 100 countries with nearly 4,500 properties, including brands such as WorldHotels™ Collection, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotel Group. Oracle Hospitality technology is used across hundreds of BWH Hotel Group properties today.
Built on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP), the connection between BWH Hotel Group's central reservation system and OPERA Cloud now allows member hotels to connect all hotel operation information on a single platform. With configurable workflows, OPERA Cloud helps hotels operate with greater efficiency, reduce operating expenses, and optimize staffing. The affordable system is intuitive and easy to use, making associate onboarding faster and easier. And as OPERA Cloud is mobile-enabled to run on tablets and smartphones, members and hotel staff can access it anywhere.
"BWH Hotel Group is one of the most iconic hotel brands worldwide, serving every level of the market," said Alex Alt, general manager of Oracle Hospitality. "With this integration, Oracle is extending our long collaboration with BWH Hotel Group to enable its hotels to move to the cloud to adapt, run more efficiently, and better serve their guests among a sea of industry and consumer expectation changes."
About BWH Hotel Group®
BWH Hotel Group is a leading, global hospitality network comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™ Collection, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotel Group®. The global network boasts approximately 4,500 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 18 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotel Group suits the needs of developers and guests in every market.
*Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.
About Oracle Hospitality
Oracle Hospitality brings more than 40 years of experience in providing technology solutions to independent hoteliers, global and regional chains, gaming, and cruise lines. Our hardware, software, and services enable customers to act on rich data insights that deliver personalized guest experiences, maximize profitability, and encourage loyalty.
About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at oracle.com.
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LUND, Sweden, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia today announced the PanDIA-1 study for the early detection of pancreatic cancer in newly onset type 2 diabetics is moving into the next phase. Samples with the associated clinical data have been transferred to Immunovia from Lund University Diabetes Center (LUDC). During the second half of 2022 the samples will be analyzed as the next phase of the development plan for this large risk group.
"We are entering into a decisive phase of the PanDIA study, aiming to give another substantial risk group for pancreatic cancer the ability to get access to early detection. The prevalence of diabetes is dramatically increasing worldwide, and newly diagnosed diabetics have an up to 8 times higher risk of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It is imperative that we change the paradigm, offer those individuals an option to get tested and allow them to benefit from treatment options available if diagnosed early", said Philipp Mathieu, CEO and President of Immunovia AB.
Immunovia started PanDIA-1 in January 2018 and it is one of the largest, comprehensive prospective sample collections for early detection of pancreatic cancer in new onset type 2 diabetics. 6,000 samples have been collected from the same number of new onset diabetes patients, of which approximately 4,800 are above the age of 50 years. The samples were collected from new onset diabetic patients starting at the time of diabetes diagnosis over a 3-year period thereafter, which is the time span during which patients with new-onset diabetes type 2 have a dramatically higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates more than 37 million Americans have diabetes and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes.
For more information, please contact:
Philipp Mathieu
CEO and President
philipp.mathieu@immunovia.com
Tobias Bülow
Senior Director Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
tobias.bulow@immunovia.com
+46 736 36 35 74
The information was submitted for publication on June 30, 2022, at 08:30 am CET.
About Immunovia
Immunovia AB is a diagnostic company with the vision to revolutionize blood-based diagnostics and increase survival rates for patients with cancer.
Our first product, IMMray™ PanCan-d is the only blood test currently available specifically for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. The test has unmatched clinical performance. Commercialization of IMMray™ PanCan-d started in August 2021 in the USA and IMMray™ PanCan-d is offered as a laboratory developed test (LDT) exclusively through Immunovia, Inc. For more information see: www.immunoviainc.com.
Immunovia collaborates and engages with healthcare providers, leading experts and patient advocacy groups globally to make this test available to all high-risk pancreatic cancer groups.
The USA, the first market in which IMMray™ PanCan-d is commercially available, is the world's largest market for the detection of pancreatic cancer with an estimated value of more than USD 4 billion annually.
Immunovia's shares (IMMNOV) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.immunovia.com.
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ATOKA, Okla. (KXII) - The Atoka Wampus Cats enter the new football season with nine starters returning for head coach Jacob Cupp, as they look to finally get past the first round of the playoffs which has been their Achilles heel in each of the last three seasons.
“Last year gave us a little momentum coming out, but we’re still trying to get where we need to go. We’ve gotten beat in the first round of the playoffs the last three years and that’s not what we’re about,” said Atoka head coach Jacob Cupp.
In order to make a deep playoff run this season, Atoka will look to call upon a deep senior class which brings a new level of veteran leadership.
Atoka center Gavin Collins said, “It’s nice honestly to have some starters come back. Being seniors we’re all going to be a little bit more serious and a little bit more mature. Being senior heavy I feel like we have a lot more leadership out on the field.”
Yet, with a large senior class this season, Atoka will look towards the next generation of athletes to carry the torch in the upcoming years. With the younger classes primed and ready for their moment.
“I think that a lot more freshman and sophomores are starting to see that they’re going to have to step up whenever we’re gone and they know that we have to keep the Atoka legacy running,” said Atoka wide receiver Jace Jackson.
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Rows of folding chairs for today’s Easter service are set up on a concrete slab — all that remains of First Cedar Valley Baptist Church after a devastating tornado carved its way through southern Bell County days ago.
The church’s large wooden cross, which survived the storm, is anchored by a truck tire near a simple table to form an altar for the outdoor church service. Piles of lumber pieces, concrete chunks and decimated trees — remnants of the Salado area’s EF-3 Cedar Valley tornado — are neatly stacked on the lawn behind.
“Everything but the cross was destroyed,” the Rev. Donnie Jackson, pastor of First Cedar Valley Baptist Church, said at a Saturday news conference during Gov. Greg Abbott’s tour of the damage. “The building is gone, but the church is stronger than it’s ever been. We’re going to praise Him tomorrow. We’re not going to whine. We’re going to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
As they have done for days, parishioners and others will offer prayers to comfort their neighbors hurt by the storm, including a 6-year-old girl who remains hospitalized in critical condition after powerful winds swept her into a cedar tree as her family’s mobile home was shredded by the storm.
Miriam Rios, a Salado ISD first-grader, was found unconscious and dangling upside down in the tree Tuesday night, hundreds of yards away from the site off FM 2843 where her family lived. Her parents, Joel and Vanessa Rios, as well as 1-year-old sibling Ezra were thrown into nearby fields.
The family was rushed to a local hospital and it was learned that Vanessa Rios suffered a miscarriage, according to media reports.
“(Their mom) remembers waking up, rolling over on her side, and seeing her daughter in a tree and she can’t get up or do anything. She just rolled over and cried,” Miriam’s uncle, Stephen Perez, told KWTX-TV.
A GoFundMe account, organized by Perez, had raised more than $71,000 by Saturday evening. The fundraiser, with a goal of $80,000, is online at https://bit.ly/37jTKjw.
A total of 25 people were injured, and eight others were hospitalized, officials said.
The tornado damaged or destroyed at least 70 homes as well as First Cedar Valley Baptist, Victory Baptist Church and one other church.
Dangerous skies
Six tornadoes have hit parts of Central Texas in less than a month, according to weather data. Three of those tornadoes struck in Williamson, Bell and Falls counties in late March as violent storms were recorded across the state, many in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The Cedar Valley tornado formed swiftly Tuesday night in northern Williamson County. The EF-3 tornado, with winds up to 165 mph, was nearly a mile wide and traveled for about three and a half miles through the county, causing minor damage between Florence and Jarrell. No injuries were reported in that area.
After the tornado entered Bell County, it traveled along FM 2843 west of Cedar Valley, leaving an eight-mile swatch of destruction — demolishing buildings and homes, pelting hail up to grapefruit-sized and yanking large trees from the ground — from the county line northeast to the Hidden Springs subdivision near Salado.
The tornado was on a direct path to the village of Salado before it took an abrupt sharp left turn and dissipated near Stillhouse Hollow Lake, according to weather radar data.
The first emergency call came in at 5:37 p.m., followed by about 20 others.
Emergency operations were launched immediately, rescuing those hurt by the storm, Bell County Judge David Blackburn said.
“It is not, in any sense, a minor miracle that we did not have any deaths associated with the event,” Blackburn said at a news conference Wednesday morning in Salado. “If you look at the devastation created last night, it is hard to imagine that (deaths) did not occur.”
The severe weather prompted Blackburn to issue a disaster declaration Wednesday that will enable property owners and others to apply for state and possible federal relief funds. The order is in effect for seven days.
The Bartlett Electric Cooperative, which provides electricity to the Salado area, initially reported 638 power outages. Crews have been working days to clear roads and restore power, officials said.
State Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, said the electric cooperative was replacing damaged light poles and restoring power to hundreds of customers. About 180 locations remain without power, he said.
“Bartlett Electric is moving eastward putting more poles in the ground, restoring infrastructure,” Buckley said in a Facebook video Friday.
Resident Brenda Cox said her Salado area home was spared by the tornado, although the building was pounded by hail.
“We had hail between the size of a baseball and a softball,” she said. “We just had a new roof put on. I’m pretty sure we’re going to need another new roof put on.”
A Salado hail stone recovered from the storm measured a whopping 5.676 inches at its widest diameter and weighed 409.3 grams, nearly a pound, and had a volume of 29.5 cubic inches, according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety hail study. The largest hail stone recorded in the state occurred in 2021 in Hondo near San Antonio. That hail stone measured 6.4 inches at its widest diameter, the institute said.
Pea-sized and golf ball-sized hail also pelted Belton, Temple and Killeen.
Other area tornadoes
The National Weather Service also recorded two other nearby tornadoes in Bell and Coryell counties.
A 150-yard-wide tornado, classified as an EF-Unknown, struck a remote and undeveloped part of Fort Hood at 5:06 p.m. in Coryell County and traveled for nearly four miles until 5:15 p.m., according to preliminary weather data. No known damage occurred.
An EF-0 tornado, also about 150 yards wide, struck the Seaton area east of Temple, the weather service confirmed. That tornado hit at 7:22 p.m. Tuesday and traveled about 3½ miles until 7:31 p.m.
“The tornado resulted in damage to trees consistent with maximum winds of 75 mph,” the weather said on Twitter.
NWS meteorologist Madison Gordon told the Telegram the agency had teams at the tornado sites to find damage and determine the speed and size of the tornado activity. Those teams will look for certain indicators with debris to judge how fast a tornado was moving, she said.
“There are damage indicators that we see and the wind speeds are based off of the materials that were damaged and how they were damaged,” Gordon said. “It depends if it was a metal shed or a wooden home that was damaged, those indicate different wind speeds.”
Salado devastation
Coby Jackson, who’s lived in the area 26 years, said he’s never had such a close call with a tornado.
“The closest one was Jarrell in the ’90s,” Jackson said, referring to the May 27, 1997, F-5 tornado that killed 27 people. “I was a kid back then. I still can’t believe it hit this close.”
Shelbi Jackson echoed her husband’s comments.
“You hear stories all the time and see pictures on the news,” she said. “When you see it in real life, and it is (affecting) your neighbors, it makes it real.”
Cedar Valley Cemetery also was damaged by the storm.
Blackburn said county officials were prepared to set up a shelter but there was no need by Tuesday night or Wednesday.
Cleanup in the area will take time, he said.
“There’s going to be many, many, many days of cleanup to follow this,” Blackburn said. “This is just the beginning of a long stretch.”
March 21 tornadoes
Last week’s tornadoes came nearly a month after a powerful EF-3 tornado formed in Round Rock on March 21.
That tornado traveled 26 miles from Round Rock to Granger, gradually weakening before entering southern Bell County with 90 mph winds, the National Weather Service said. The tornado was one of 14 that damaged communities in Central and North Texas that day.
The Granger tornado was initially an EF-2, but decreased to an EF-1 once it crossed from Williamson County into Bell.
“When it was in Williamson County, they did find EF-2 damage,” Fort Worth-based weather service meteorologist Bianca Garcia told the Telegram. “Once it crossed over to Bell County, they only found EF-1 damage.”
Garcia said the EF-1 tornado crossed into Bell County at FM 2268 east of the community of Vilas — 16 miles southeast of Temple — after starting in Round Rock and passing through Granger.
The tornado was caused by the mixture of moisture, rising unstable air and a lifting mechanism, according to Garcia, who said the three weather factors worked together to create Monday’s windstorm.
“We had a very strong upper-level system move through,” she said. “As these ingredients combined, the environment was very favored for a tornado to form.”
Jarrell was damaged by a different tornado — an EF-0 — with winds clocked at 75 mph.
The National Weather Service office in San Antonio said that tornado started in Jarrell and ended in Bell County near Prairie Dell Church Road west of Interstate 35.
“The supercell that produced the Jarrell tornado developed near (County Road) 139 and Ronald Reagan (Boulevard) on the southwest side of Jarrell,” the release said. “The damage on this area was rated EF-0 and confined mainly to tree and barn damage. The tornado then crossed FM 487 and CR 305.
Several homes in Jarrell received substantial roof damage, and two travel trailers and a small metal building were destroyed, the weather service said.
“The damage along CR 396 was the peak of the intensity surveyed, rated EF-1 with maximum winds of 100 mph and a maximum width of 300 yards,” the weather service said. “This same area was also struck by the EF-5 Jarrell tornado in 1997.”
Another EF-0 tornado, with 70 mph winds, struck Rosebud in western Falls County east of Temple.
Garcia said the Enhanced Fujita Scale is used to determine the intensity of the tornado’s winds — an EF-0 being 65-85 mph and an EF-5 at more than 201 mph — and the damage it causes along its path.
Close call
Jose Guadalupe Villafranco; his wife, Misty Slack; and their son Adrian, 12, lost their Salado area home — and nearly their lives — in the Tuesday night storm.
As the tornado approached their home, Villafranco told his wife to shelter inside. He said he heard the roar of the tornado and felt baseball-size hail drop from the sky.
“I grabbed my son, I grabbed pillows and comforters to protect him,” he said in Spanish. “My wife came after and we held each other and we went through it. It was a miracle that we were safe. I could feel the tornado raise them in the air. We kept praying. I could feel the tornado tear them from me and I grabbed as I best I could for their hands and feet.”
The family held each other for about 10 minutes while the tornado destroyed the home, leaving them covered in grass and dirt. The family had minor injuries, bruises and scrapes.
The Villafrancos are accepting donations at https://tinyurl.com/2p8cc4su.
Telegram staff writers Larry Causey, Christian Betancourt and Shane Monaco contributed to this report. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_f24194d6-bdfa-11ec-94e2-cb30df33e48d.html | 2022-04-17T06:10:23Z |
NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gregory K. Large, President and Chief Operating Officer, announced Lenox Advisors signed onto the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This commitment is driven by a realization that addressing diversity and inclusion is not a competitive issue but a societal issue that CEOs can play a critical role in addressing.
As a dynamic, collaborative group of more than 2,000 CEOs of the world's leading companies, we have agreed to take action to cultivate a workplace at Lenox where different points of view are welcomed, and employees feel encouraged to discuss complex, and often challenging, issues of diversity and inclusion at work.
"Diversity and inclusion are an integral part of Lenox culture because we truly believe that we are stronger together when our uniqueness as individuals is valued," said Greg Large. "Our pledge to CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion will help drive our strategy and commitment to D&I as well as provide guidance for the development of additional initiatives for employee involvement and empowerment."
We agreed to this coalition to leverage individual voices, thereby encouraging the collective advancement of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By doing so, we will improve Lenox's performance, drive growth and enhance employee engagement. This initial commitment is the first step to catalyze further conversation and action around diversity and inclusion within the workplace. The following action pillars align the organizations to help make collective and impactful change.
- Continue to host our D&I speaker series, giving employees a safe and supportive place to engage in candid discourse about important issues.
- Regularly share our colleagues' unique backgrounds, traditions, and experiences.
- Inspire increased awareness and acceptance through educational posts, events, and workshops on a variety of topics.
- We will make unconscious bias education available to everyone at the organization to support open dialogue on complex and sometimes difficult conversations about diversity and inclusion.
- We will share both effective as well as unsuccessful actions with the CEO Action community to persist in our journey toward learning and growing as we work toward establishing best practices.
- We will continue to share strategic inclusion and diversity plans with the Executive Committee to prioritize and drive accountability in our organization.
To learn more about the commitment, visit the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ unified hub, CEOAction.com. We encourage you to visit this hub today to help you further understand the effort to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace so that you can get involved.
About Lenox Advisors
Driven by the notion of what is best for you, Lenox builds custom solutions that integrate the financial needs of emerging affluent and other individuals with high net-worth, their families and corporate clients. As your advocate, we take the time to deeply understand your goals and values, informing our dynamic strategies to help protect and preserve your wealth. To learn more about how Lenox Advisors can help you manage your wealth, visit www.lenoxadvisors.com.
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Lenox Advisors, Inc.
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ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLKN) will announce its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 on September 28, 2022, after the stock market closes. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its results on September 28 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Participants may access the conference call live via webcast on the Company's investor relations website at https://www.millerknoll.com/investor-relations, or participate via telephone by dialing (800) 715-9871 and entering the conference identification number 1156949.
An online archive of the webcast will also be available on the Company's investor relations website.
Additional links to materials supporting the release will also be available at https://www.millerknoll.com/investor-relations.
About MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands and one of the largest and most influential modern design companies in the world. The company is a result of a deep legacy of design, innovation, and social good. MillerKnoll was created in 2021 from the combination of Herman Miller and Knoll, and includes brands Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, DWR, Edelman Leather, Fully, Geiger, HAY, Holly Hunt, KnollExtra, Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, Maars Living Walls, Maharam, Muuto, naughtone, and Spinneybeck|FilzFelt. Guided by a shared vision, common values, and a steadfast commitment to design, MillerKnoll innovates and designs the future while contributing to a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
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ATLANTA, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Field Pros Direct, a tech-enabled claims service provider founded on simplifying the claims process, announced the acquisition of Dineley Claims Services. This acquisition brings together Field Pros Direct's technology-based claims solutions and Dineley Claims Service's 20+ years of adjusting expertise to expand both Company's claims coverage areas and insurance service lines.
With this new relationship comes opportunities for both Companies to leverage their adjusting synergies to strengthen their claims offerings for stakeholders and increase their footprint in the northeast and nationwide. For Insurance Carriers and MGA's, this will expand coverage area in the northeast related to CAT and Daily Claims services. For adjusters and team members, this offers additional opportunities for claims assignments and professional growth.
"Dineley has a reputation of providing industry leading claims results and experiences, especially in the Northeast" stated Matt Anderson, CEO/Founder of Field Pros Direct. "The Northeast U.S. is a key area of growth for our family of companies. Dineley's commitment to greatness and similar culture, made this acquisition align well for both Company's growth plans"
Dineley Claims Services specializes in property and commercial claims, with a heavy focus on complex claims handling. In addition, they also handle a full array of personal and commercial casualty claims. Anderson stated "Both Bridgewater Group [a Field pros Direct Company] and Field Pros Direct are noticing an increasing demand for complex claims handling."
"With Dineley's deep complex claims handling expertise and our nationwide coverage, this relationship will provide our combined Carrier partners even more opportunity to better service their policyholders." continued Anderson.
This is one of three strategic acquisitions for Field Pros Direct in the past year, including the acquisition of 25-year-old TPA company, Bridgewater Group, LLC and AI Inspection.
ABOUT FIELD PROS DIRECT:
Field Pros Direct helps Insurance Carriers, Adjusters and Service providers innovate their claims process, simply. A combination of our proprietary technology and dedication to customer service has established a new standard for claims. Our platform helps carriers eliminate unnecessary fines and efficiencies, while creating a community of dedicated adjusters and service providers to provide the best experience possible. For more information about Field Pros Direct, visit www.fieldprosdirect.com
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Results presented at ADA 2022 confirm limited CGM use for T2D despite openness to adoption; One Drop's continuous health sensor in development could improve device UX and access
NEW YORK, June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One Drop, a leader in precision health solutions for people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions, presented new research at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association on attitudes and adoption of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) among people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Participants in the mixed-method study shared an overwhelmingly positive reception and significant interest in continuous glucose monitoring. Ninety percent of respondents were familiar with CGM technology, and most were open to adoption. Their reasons for openness included valuing regular feedback, relief from blood glucose monitor (BGM) fingersticks, convenience, and improved diabetes management. Still, 83% had never tried CGM, mirroring national statistics for T2Ds, and a subset expressed concerns about insurance coverage and costs. Those not open to CGM adoption also cited cost concerns as well as lack of need or familiarity, inconvenience, and device user experience (e.g., pain, size).
Type 2 diabetes accounts for up to 95% of all incidences of diabetes (diagnosed and undiagnosed) in the United States—37.3 million people and counting. With approximately 2.4 million CGM users domestically, according to a 2021 market analysis by Seagrove Partners, the adoption rate across all diabetes types is comparatively low. However, up to 70% of CGM use is for type 1 diabetes (T1D); only 3-4% of the U.S. T2D population use CGM despite established benefits. Study results in the context of national statistics indicate advancements in device technology, reimbursement policy, and digital health interventions to increase health knowledge and motivation are warranted to better meet the needs and preferences of millions currently living with T2D.
"As a full-time CGM user, I firmly believe continuous health sensing technology should be accessible to everyone with diabetes," said Jeff Dachis, CEO and founder of One Drop. "What I have found through my personal experience living with diabetes and building an industry-leading medical device and digital health startup is that people can begin to gain control of their health when they have access to actionable health data insights and understand what to do with it. We should be tearing down barriers to tools that help us all live healthier lives."
One Drop is developing a daily disposable, minimally invasive biowearable sensor that is designed to use biometric telemetry to measure glucose and temperature. Pending regulatory approval and commercial adoption, One Drop believes that the integration of its continuous health sensor and existing digital platform will provide greater flexibility and insights for people living with diabetes compared to fingersticks alone. Availability is subject to receipt of clearance or approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Sears, L., Imrisek, S. D., Hoy-Rosas, J., Lavaysse L., Lee, M., Chapman, M., & Dachis, J. (2022, June). CGM Attitudes and Adoption among People with Type 2 Diabetes using One Drop. Poster presented at the 82nd Scientific Session of the American Diabetes Association, New Orleans, LA.
About One Drop
One Drop is a precision health company combining continuous diagnostics, predictive analytics and machine learning in an award-winning digital solution to deliver cost-saving outcomes for people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions. The goal: empower everyone to take proactive action for better health, peak performance, and more fulfilling lives. Bluetooth glucose meter kit, on-demand testing supplies, and other One Drop products and services are available for purchase in the One Drop app (iOS and Android) and at onedrop.today, Walmart, Amazon, BestBuy, the Apple Store, and CVS. A sensor with continuous glucose sensing capabilities is in development and subject to regulatory approval.
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Alliance chamber taking nominations for Athena award
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ALLIANCE ‒ The prestigious Athena Leadership Award will be presented Oct. 17 at University of Mount Union's Campus Center.
This special recognition is part of the Chamber of Commerce Business Alliance Alliance Awards. The chamber's Women's Division presents the Athena Award.
According to a news release, the award will go to an individual who:
- Has attained and embodied the highest level of professional excellence in her business or profession.
- Has devoted time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
- Has actively assisted women in realizing their leadership potential.
To nominate someone, mail your suggestion to chairwoman Dottie Callender at 750 Overlook Drive, Alliance OH 44601, or pick up a form at the chamber office on East Main Street. Additionally, organizations might receive nomination forms by email.
Deadline for nominations is Oct. 1.
The Athena award was first presented in 1982 and is administered by the ATHENA International, headquartered in Chicago. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/09/09/alliance-athena-leadership-award-october-2022/65470617007/ | 2022-09-09T16:02:27Z |
- Coupons worth 100 million yuan are ready for grabs on Dada Group's JDDJ during Shanghai's Double Five Shopping Festival, in an effort to boost consumption.
- Batches of digital vouchers are also being issued by the city to stimulate spending during the ongoing festival, with JDDJ designated as an official partner platform for using the vouchers.
- JDDJ sees significant sales boost driven by platform coupons and city's vouchers.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JDDJ, the on-demand retail platform operated by Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), is distributing shopping coupons worth 100 million yuan, in collaboration with partner retailers and brand owners, to support consumption and brick-and-mortar retail recovery. Consumers can use the coupons together with the e-vouchers issued by the Shanghai government when proceeding to purchase checkout on JDDJ.
Shanghai kicked off its annual Double Five Shopping Festival in July with various promotional campaigns and activities to boost consumption. As part of the efforts, the city is distributing rounds of digital consumption vouchers to citizens for using on diverse platforms including JDDJ.
Data on JDDJ and Shop Now from August 28 to September 4 shows the effectiveness of the spending-stimulant campaign that has boosted growth in multiple categories of products: compared to the same period last year, sales of menswear increased by 4.8 times, home appliances grew by 5.7 times, perfumes and make-up sets were up by over three times, and consumer electronics recorded a growth of 180% year-over-year.
Besides bringing consumers a convenient shopping experience and discounts, JDDJ has also helped physical retailers and brand owners achieve significant growth during the shopping event. JDDJ and Shop Now's data from August 28 to September 4 shows Mi Stores, Sephora, and Vats Liquor Chain Stores in Shanghai all realized a sales growth of over ten times, and CR Vanguard's sales increased by more than five times, year-on-year.
In addition to Shanghai, since 2022, JDDJ and Shop Now have partnered with cities such as Changsha, Yantai, Zhengzhou, and Yibin to distribute e-vouchers. Moving forward, JDDJ and Shop Now will continue stepping up efforts to make greater contributions to the high-quality growth of the real economy.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University Headquarters (UHQ) has become a trusted authoritative academic resource and has developed a variety of information and resources for education to both students and professionals. Coastline College was ranked 5th among California's top community colleges that offer online degrees by UHQ.
The UHQ website provides users an objective academic ranking and the opportunity to see how their education will affect them in the long term for better educational outcomes. The website also lets users explore various degrees and professional programs and discover what careers pathways that appeal to them.
The UHQ ranking system considers the accreditation of colleges and universities, among other factors. Coastline College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) which is a part of Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Accreditation is a necessity that should be considered by students and professionals at every level of education. Their research analyzes college admission rates, tuition costs, degrees offered, retention rates, and graduation rates which are calculated and compared by UHQ.
As a public institution, Coastline College offers in-state students lower tuition costs in comparison to private colleges. It costs $1,170 per year to attend Coastline College from within the state, and that is before financial aid is applied. Students from out-of-state pay an average of $8,000 per year. Even with all fees, living expenses, and textbooks, the average net price of an undergraduate degree from this school is just $9,100. All the resources students need to succeed are available to those who are ready to engage in their education.
While the Covid-19 global pandemic disrupted the U.S. education system and compelled schools and colleges transitioning to online learning, Coastline College, had already been providing for 45 years a high-quality flexible education to students with advanced distance learning options. Their experience in providing online education is unparalleled and has positioned them to be ready for the nation-wide changes that took place.
Coastline College is one of the nation's most innovative institutions, offers 100% online and site-based AA degrees, military education, corporate training as well as professional training and certification programs that facilitate students to become career-ready for jobs in today's workforce. Whether you are an adult learner wanting to improve your future, a veteran ready to transition into the corporate world, or a recent high school graduate, Coastline is committed to academic excellence and student success.
Coastline College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. For eight consecutive years, Coastline College was selected as one of the top 150 colleges by The Aspen Institute for Community College Excellence which is considered the most prestigious designation for community colleges. Coastline delivers flexible courses and services that cultivate and guide diverse student populations across the globe to complete pathways leading to the attainment of associate degrees, certificates, career readiness, and transfer to four-year colleges/universities. Coastline currently offers more than 250 online and other distance education courses.
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Homology Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIXX).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Homology between June 10, 2019 and February 18, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until May 24, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Homology Medicines, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had overstated the efficacy and risk mitigation of its lead product candidate, HMI-102; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to commercialize HMI102 in its present form; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP is investigating whether Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. ("Bed Bath" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BBBY) complied with federal securities laws.
If you purchased or sold Bed Bath & Beyond securities between March 25, 2022 and August 19, 2022, please call Gregory Stone at (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774, email gstone@whafh.com or submit this form:
On March 6, 2022, through his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, Ryan Cohen, the billionaire co-founder of Chewy Inc. who also serves as chairman of GameStop Corp., sent a letter to Bed Bath & Beyond's board which announced that he owned a 9.8% stake in Bed Bath & Beyond and in which he criticized the Company's management. On this news Bed Bath & Beyond stock to closed 34% higher on March 7, 2022 compared to its close on March 4, 2022, the previous trading day, on extremely heavy trading volume. On March 25, 2022, Bed Bath & Beyond added three new directors appointed by Ryan Cohen's investment firm, RC Ventures LLC.
On August 15, 2022, Ryan Cohen, through his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, announced in an SEC filing purchases of over one million January 2023 call options with exercise prices at $60, $75, and $80-significantly higher than Bed Bath & Beyond shares were trading. On this news, Bed Bath & Beyond stock closed 29% higher.
Then, on August 18, 2022, Ryan Cohen, through his investment firm RC Ventures LLC, announced that he would sell his entire stake in Bed Bath & Beyond. Also on August 18, 2022, Bloomberg published an article entitled "Bed Bath & Beyond Taps Kirkland & Ellis for Help Addressing Debt Load" which revealed the Company hired a law firm for help with its debt.
On this news, Bed Bath & Beyond shares fell $4.53 per share, or 19%, to close at $18.55 per share on August 18, 2022. Bed Bath & Beyond shares continued to drop on August 19, 2022, falling $7.52 per share, or 40%, from its August 18, 2022 close, to close at $11.03 per share.
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day on May 17, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies across the country.
IEHP earned its certification this year after 92% of IEHP's 2,817 Team Members shared the health plan was a great place to work in the organization's annual Engagement Survey. "We have a wonderful learning center, a gym and great benefits that is afforded to us. I'm proud to be a part of the IEHP family and motivated to contribute to its success in any way that I can," expressed an IEHP Team Member in the anonymous survey.
Great Place to Work Certification™ is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is a global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences.
"IEHP's strong culture and values have established a work environment Team Members are genuinely excited about," said Janet Nix, Ed.D., IEHP Chief Organizational Development Officer. "Our team culture is centered around doing the right thing and is built upon strong relationships, trust, appreciation, and commitment to continually moving forward. Our annual Engagement Survey illustrates the impact our culture has on our Team Members and the joy their work brings to them."
IEHP's annual Engagement Survey results show 96% of Team Members feel good about ways the organization contributes to its community; 95% reported having special and unique company benefits; 95% reported Team Members are made to feel welcome when joining the company; 94% claimed facilities contributed to a good working environment; and 94% were proud to tell others their place of employment.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work. "It takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience."
Even through the COVID-19 pandemic, IEHP's leadership remained connected to Team Members by hosting virtual monthly company meetings, regular email updates and even delivering holiday gifts by mail to Team Member homes. IEHP employees consistently report high job satisfaction, earning the Inland Empire Top Workplaces 2020 Award and placing second in the United States Healthcare Industry.
"These survey results show that our Team Members are engaged, dedicated and truly care about the work they do every day to serve the most vulnerable in our region," said Jarrod McNaughton, IEHP Chief Executive Officer. "I am so proud to partner with them and look forward to finding even more new and innovative ways to support their continuing efforts to make a difference in our community."
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About IEHP
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country. In its 26th year, IEHP is supporting more than 1.5 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medicaid or Cal MediConnect Plans and has a growing network of over 7,800 providers and nearly 2,800 Team Members. Through dynamic partnerships with Providers and Community Organizations, paired with award-winning service and a tradition of quality care, IEHP is fully committed to their vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, visit iehp.org.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A New Jersey man who posed as a former New England Patriots player in order to buy and sell Super Bowl rings that he claimed were gifts to Tom Brady’s family was sentenced Monday to three years in federal prison.
Scott V. Spina Jr., 25, of Roseland was sentenced by a judge in Southern California’s Orange County.
In 2017, Spina bought a Patriots’ 2016 Super Bowl championship ring from a Patriots player who then left the team. Prosecutors said Spina paid the player — identified only as T.J. — with at least one bad check and sold the ring for $63,000 to an Orange County broker of championship rings.
“When Spina obtained the player ring, he also received the information that allowed the former player to purchase Super Bowl rings for family and friends that are slightly smaller than the player rings,” the U.S. attorney’s office said in a statement.
Spina then called the company that made the rings, claimed to be the former player and ordered three family-and-friend rings with “Brady” engraved on them, claiming they were gifts for Brady’s baby, prosecutors said.
“The rings were at no time authorized by Tom Brady,” according to the criminal complaint.
Spina agreed to sell the rings for $81,500 to the same Orange County broker who bought the original ring, contending that Brady had given them to his nephews. The broker later tried to withdraw from the deal because he “started to believe that Brady did not have nephews,” according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
In November 2017, the same day that the buyer tried to back out, Spina sold the rings to an auction house for $100,000 — much more than he’d paid for them, prosecutors said.
At a February 2018 auction, one of them sold for more than $337,000, authorities said.
Spina pleaded guilty on Feb. 1. to one count of mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft for posing as the former Patriots player, falsely telling the broker that the family rings were ordered by Brady and defrauding him in connection with three wire transfers for the deposit.
At his sentencing, the judge also ordered Spina to pay $63,000 in restitution to the former Patriots player who sold him the genuine Super Bowl ring. | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/ap-new-jersey-man-sentenced-for-tom-brady-super-bowl-ring-fraud/ | 2022-08-30T20:07:39Z |
Wearable AI solutions will set a new standard in streamlining production and optimizing operational processes for the new millennium
TAIPEI, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the advent of talent shortages in an era where digitization is key to production, SOLOMON Technology Corporation is revolutionizing the industrial landscape by launching META-aivi — an industrial solution that combines AI-powered object recognition overlays with augmented reality — for companies to scale their production and enhance their workforce.
This voice-controlled solution offers hands-free training and troubleshooting support for frontline operators to solve different tasks with minimal instruction, easily bridging the gap between skilled and unskilled workers, helping them to upskill, troubleshoot different workstations, and execute day-to-day tasks with newfound ease and efficiency.
Pioneering AI Vision with AR Experiences
META-aivi is an affordable and easy-to-implement solution that reduces frontline errors by combining the benefits of human dexterity with intelligent machine vision.
In describing the benefits of META-aivi, Johnny Chen, President of SOLOMON stated that "through the combination of AI and augmented reality, operators can accurately identify a wide variety of objects in applications such as validation, counting, and many others, which allows companies to reduce human error and increase frontline throughput".
"In addition, (META-aivi) can optimize the desired aspects of operations without the complicated and time-consuming system integration," Chen added.
With only a few image samples, META-aivi can be easily trained to accurately identify the items to be worked with. Traditionally, the benefits of AI in manufacturing can only be harnessed through full automation, but with this solution, companies can enjoy them at a lower cost and with a shorter implementation time.
The Infinite Possibilities to META-aivi
Multifold of industries — including, but not limited to, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer goods, and automotive — have begun incorporating this solution, which seamlessly integrates AI and AR to optimize a wide range of operational processes:
- Validation: Confirm staff members properly follow the operational guidelines.
- Counting: Perform instant machine recognition for accurate and fast counting.
- Identification/Classification: Assure items are correctly placed and organized.
- Inspection: Identify defects on multi-sided objects that are difficult to inspect using a fully automated line.
- Optical Character Recognition: Save time when identifying and recording characters.
With the ongoing talent shortage worldwide, productivity and quality are concerns that must be addressed and improved. META-aivi's accuracy, flexibility, and low latency that provide its users with an almost instant display of the recognition results make it the perfect alternative to full industrial automation.
About SOLOMON 3D
SOLOMON 3D is an award-winning developer of AI and 3D vision solutions with a mission to enable robots with human-like vision and recognition capabilities for performing increasingly complex tasks in manufacturing and logistics. Public inquiries: 909,345,7024, inquiry@solomon-3d.com, or visit https://www.solomon-3d.com/. Connect with us on Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube.
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Since Georgia is now in the peak of hurricane season, residents should look forward to preparing for the unexpected during National Preparedness Month.
ATLANTA – Since Georgia is now in the peak of hurricane season, residents should look forward to preparing for the unexpected. September is National Preparedness Month, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with local emergency management agencies, encourages all Georgians to prepare for natural and man-made disasters during this month. This year’s National Preparedness Month’s theme is “A Lasting Legacy.”
“Georgia always sees its share of unpredictable weather every year,” GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings said. “That’s why National Preparedness Month is the ideal time for individuals, families, schools and businesses to plan and prepare for all types of emergencies. Having a plan in place for your family is just the start, but building a ready kit, knowing your evacuation routes and having a plan for your pets puts everyone in a better position in case a disaster happens.”
During National Preparedness Month, all residents are encouraged to take steps toward ensuring the safety of themselves, their families, homes, businesses and communities. There will be a new theme each week, along with daily tips for each theme, to help guide residents on how to prepare themselves for any emergency. The Ready Georgia page offers tools to assist with creating emergency plans and designing emergency kits. Taking a small step each week will increase responsiveness when an emergency occurs. The weekly themes during this year’s National Preparedness Month are:
Week 4: Sept. 25-30 Teach youths about preparedness
For tips and tools to get families and communities ready for a disaster, visit www.gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia. Additional preparedness information is also available from local EMA directors.
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This Texas teacher's goal is to provide everything she can for her students -- and that includes pads and tampons.
As an eighth grade teacher in Austin, Kylie DeFrance's students are between the ages of 12 and 14. This is the time that most girls start their menstruation cycle, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Remembering what it's like to go through this phase herself, DeFrance began thinking of ways she could make it easier for her students, she told CNN.
"I want to provide them with what they need, whether that be a pencil or a tampon," DeFrance said.
"A lot of these scholars go home and are the parent to their siblings, and maybe can't go to the store that day," she continued. "Or, they can't afford the pad or tampon that would be best for them, or maybe they don't have a good relationship with their parents."
Her school provides only one type of pad, DeFrance said, so she began purchasing pads and tampons to give her students more options. She soon became the go-to teacher for all things menstruation.
But her new initiative came at a cost: DeFrance says she found herself spending upwards of $100 a month on feminine products.
In January, she decided to post her Amazon wish list, full of menstrual products, to her neighborhood's Nextdoor page.
A few weeks later, boxes began pouring in, filling up her front porch. Sometimes postal workers would come twice a day to drop off packages.
"I thought two or three boxes would come in," DeFrance said. "My community blew me away with how much support they provided."
Since then, DeFrance has tried to keep track but says she stopped counting after 300 boxes. She estimates more than 4,000 boxes of pads and more than 3,000 boxes tampons have been donated so far.
Products aren't the only thing she's received: comments and messages from single dads and other teachers have also filled her inbox.
The fathers have expressed their gratitude towards her and are thankful that their girls have a female teacher who is willing to help them, DeFrance said.
Students are just as appreciative. Most have even grown more comfortable talking to her about their needs as they've gotten to know each other, she said.
The abundance of donations has given DeFrance the chance to provide other seventh and eighth grade teachers at her school with their own stash of supplies for students -- which she calls a "period box."
Months in, support isn't slowing down, DeFrance said; she has products shipped to her home every day.
Her goal is to build a "menstruation station" in the school bathroom so all students can have easier access to stock up.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MF) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Missfresh investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. 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. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MF 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) 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'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Missfresh during the relevant time frame, you have until September 12, 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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Coroner: 21-year-old drowns while trying to save boy caught in rip current
Published: Jun. 14, 2022 at 7:31 PM CDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - A man drowned and his body has been recovered after authorities say he was trying to help a boy escape a rip current.
Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said the body of 21-year-old Yannick Dbumeni-Ndaleu of Silver Springs, Maryland, washed ashore around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Willard said the 21-year-old disappeared in the water while he was helping another swimmer pull their son from a rip current.
WMBF reports rescue crews in Myrtle Beach were searching the area for Dbumeni-Ndaleu since his disappearance.
Dbumeni-Ndaleu died of asphyxiation due to drowning, according to the coroner’s office.
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Police responding to incident in central Topeka
Published: May. 12, 2022 at 11:26 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Police were on the scene of a standoff late Thursday morning in central Topeka.
The incident began around 11a.m. when officers attempted to locate a wanted man at a residence at 1286 S.W. Lane.
Police Lt. Manny Munoz told 13 NEWS the nan was located in the residence but went upstairs and barricades himself in a room.
Police negotiators were on the scene to try to get the man to surrender peacefully.
Officers had the 1200 block of S.W. Lane blocked just south of S.W. Huntoon.
The police department’s Incident Command truck was on the scene.
A number of officers could be seen in the middle of the block.
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The Pay As You Save® program allows customers to upgrade homes with little or no upfront costs
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire and Evergy are teaming up to offer Pay As You Save (PAYS®), a program helping Missouri customers reduce their utility bills through energy-efficiency upgrades with little to no upfront costs.
While Evergy launched a PAYS program in 2021, this is the first time Spire and Evergy are jointly offering PAYS to assist customers of both utilities.
To participate, customers sign up for a free, no-obligation home energy assessment. Energy analysts create a customized plan outlining recommended cost-effective energy-efficient upgrades such as a new air conditioner, furnace, water heater, duct sealing, or insulation improvements.
Through this new program customers repay the qualifying upgrade* cost through a fixed monthly charge on their utility bills. For all-electric homes, the entirety of the upgrade that qualifies for financing is done through Evergy, and if a home also uses natural gas, Spire will finance the cost for the natural gas savings upgrades. PAYS financing charges will then be split and reflected on both Spire and Evergy bills. The energy-efficiency upgrades help customers use less energy, and lead to lower annual utility costs, even while paying off the upgrade each month.
"We're excited to offer another opportunity to help our customers save energy – and money," said Shaylyn Dean, Spire director of external affairs. "Energy-efficiency programs like PAYS can help customers afford energy-saving strategies and equipment upgrades for their homes while lowering their utility bills. And because there's no credit check, more customers can take advantage of important upgrades. A more energy-efficient home can mean not only savings, but a heathier and more comfortable place to live."
"PAYS is designed to assist our customers in making home energy efficiency improvements affordable and hassle free," said Brian File, director of demand side management and energy efficiency at Evergy. "We've had great interest in the program thus far and believe partnering with Spire will create additional energy efficiency resources and opportunities for customers utilizing both electric and gas."
For eligibility information and more details about the PAYS program, visit SpireEnergy.com/PAYS or Evergy.com/PAYS.
*Qualifying upgrade includes home improvements in which the energy savings are estimated to be more than the on-bill financed amount.
About Spire
At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR), we believe energy exists to help make people's lives better. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of our company. Every day we serve 1.7 million homes and businesses making us the fifth largest publicly traded natural gas company in the country. We help families and business owners fuel their daily lives through our gas utilities serving Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing, Spire STL Pipeline and Spire Storage. We are committed to transforming our business through growing organically, investing in infrastructure, and advancing through innovation. Learn more at SpireEnergy.com.
About Evergy, Inc.
Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG), serves 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri. Evergy's mission is to empower a better future. Our focus remains on producing, transmitting and delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the benefit of our stakeholders. Today, about half of Evergy's power comes from carbon-free sources, creating more reliable energy with less impact to the environment. We value innovation and adaptability to give our customers better ways to manage their energy use, to create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees, and to add value for our investors. Headquartered in Kansas City, our employees are active members of the communities we serve.
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Shawnee Co. authorities arrest armed man outside Walmart for criminal threat
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee Co. authorities arrested an armed man Friday outside of a Topeka Walmart for criminal threat.
The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office says it was conducting a criminal threat investigation into Dahlkestiere Eichelberger, 45, when deputies found him around 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart at 2600 NW Rochester.
The Sheriff’s Office says he was hiding a short-barrel semi-automatic rifle and ammunition under his clothes. He was taken into custody before entering the store. Deputies then obtained a search warrant for his home in the 3400 block of NW Country Lane.
According to the SNCO Dept. of Corrections, Eichelberger was booked for felony criminal threat; causing terror, evacuation or disruption.
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UNITED NATIONS — Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Monday that U.N. staff on the ground remain concerned about the impact on civilians by the reported fierce fighting in eastern Luhansk, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.
He said people are being killed or injured. Homes, civilian infrastructure and residential buildings have been damaged or destroyed.
In the government-controlled part of Luhansk, local authorities informed the U.N. that a bridge leading to the administrative center of the region – Sievierodonetsk – was destroyed on May 21. He said that left the partially encircled city reachable by only one road.
While some people managed to leave Sievierodonetsk over the weekend, Dujarric said local authorities estimate that thousands of civilians remain in the war-affected city and require urgent support. U.N. humanitarian staff also said that shelling and airstrikes were reported in other areas of Ukraine, including in northern, central and southern parts, claiming civilian lives and damaging civilian infrastructure.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine’s 1st war crimes trial
—‘They ruined everything’: Fleeing the devastation in Ukraine
— Russian offensive turns to key Donbas city, heavy shelling
— ‘A long journey’: Volunteers from Belarus fight for Ukraine
— After 3 months of war, life in Russia has profoundly changed
— Russia’s claim of Mariupol’s capture fuels concern for POWs
Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine – A Ukrainian official says Russian forces are stepping up their bombardment of the Donbas area.
Pavlo Kyrylenko told The Associated Press on Monday in Kramatorsk that heavy fighting was continuing near the region of Luhansk and that the front line was under continuous shelling.
Kramatorsk and neighboring Sloviansk are the largest cities in the parts of Donetsk region not held by Russian forces currently. The Donbas consists of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Kyrylenko told The Associated Press in Kramatorsk that the “situation is difficult. The front line is under shelling at all times.”
The vast majority of the population has already been evacuated, he said. Of more than 1.6 million people who lived in the region before the Feb. 24 Russian invasion, there are “not more than 320,000 people” left.
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BERLIN — Germany’s banks say refugees from Ukraine will be allowed to exchange a limited amount of Ukrainian currency into euros from Tuesday.
In a statement Monday, the banks said they had signed an agreement with the German Finance Ministry and the national banks of Germany and Ukraine to allow a total of 1.5 billion hryvnia ($50.8 million) to be converted.
Every adult Ukrainian refugee with an account at a major German bank will be allowed to exchange up to 10,000 hryvnia, or about 317 euros ($339).
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DAVOS, Switzerland — A veteran Russian diplomat in Geneva says he handed in his resignation before sending out a scathing letter to foreign colleagues inveighing against the “aggressive war unleashed” by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine.
Boris Bondarev, 41, confirmed his resignation in a letter Monday after a diplomatic official passed on his English-language statement to The Associated Press.
“For twenty years of my diplomatic career I have seen different turns of our foreign policy, but never have I been so ashamed of my country as on Feb. 24 of this year,” he wrote, alluding to the date of Russia’s invasion.
Reached by phone, Bondarev – a diplomatic counselor who has focused on Russia’s role in the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva after postings in places like Cambodia and Mongolia – confirmed he handed in his resignation in a letter addressed to Amb. Gennady Gatilov.
“Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not about diplomacy. It is all about warmongering, lies and hatred,” he said, telling the AP that he had no plans to leave Geneva.
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MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin says Russian economy is “withstanding the blow” of international sanctions well, even though it “is not easy.”
Putin on Monday hosted his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
“The Russian economy withstands the sanctions blow, it withstands it very worthily,” Putin said, opening the talks. “All the main macroeconomic indicators speak of this.”
At the same time, the Russian leader noted that “everything is not easy, everything that happens requires special attention and special efforts from the economic bloc of the government.”
Putin has repeatedly assured the public that Russia is coping well under the pressure, which many experts describe as unprecedented. However, the ruble has briefly lost half its value at some point, prices for food and other goods spiked and even temporary shortages of sugar, sanitary products and some medications were reported.
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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose country has objected to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, called on Stockholm on Monday to take “concrete steps” that would alleviate Turkey’s security concerns.
Turkey has said it opposes the two Nordic states membership in the alliance citing their alleged support to the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK and other groups that Turkey views as terrorists. The country is also demanding a lifting of military export bans on Ankara.
“We can in no way ignore the fact that Sweden is imposing sanctions against us,” Erdogan said Monday during a ceremony marking the docking of a submarine. “Turkey’s rightful expectations concerning (an end to the) support to terrorism and sanctions must be met.”
In his speech, Erdogan made no reference to Finland amid reports that most of Turkey’s grievances are directed at Sweden, which has a large community of Kurdish exiles.
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A Russia-installed governor of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region says that starting Monday, the region will officially become an area with dual currency — Russian rubles and Ukrainian hryvnyas.
Vladimir Saldo also said that an office of a Russian bank will open in the region, according to the RIA Novosti news agency.
The Russian forces have took control over the Kherson region, which borders the Donetsk region to the east and Crimea to the south, early on in the war and installed a pro-Kremlin administration there. One official in this administration has announced plans to appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to incorporate the region into Russia.
Putin has previously said that Russia doesn’t plan to occupy Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said the residents of Ukrainian regions must “determine how and with whom they want to live.”
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KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian court sentenced a 21-year-old Russian soldier to life in prison on Monday for killing a Ukrainian civilian, in the first war crimes trial held since Russia’s invasion.
Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin was accused of shooting a Ukrainian civilian in the head in a village in the northeastern Sumy region in the early days of the war.
He pleaded guilty and testified that he shot the man after being ordered to do so. He told the court that an officer insisted that the Ukrainian man, who was speaking on his cellphone, could pinpoint their location to the Ukrainian forces.
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KYIV, Ukraine — A Mariupol official on Monday sounded the alarm about the growing threat of an epidemic in the ravaged port city captured by the Russians, pointing to unsanitary conditions compounded by the weather.
Mayor advisor Petro Andryushchenko said on Telegram that rain drains and sewers make rainwater spread across the city “along with rotting garbage and corpse poison.”
“The threat of an epidemic becomes a reality with each thunderstorm,” Andryushchenko wrote, adding that the Russian forces in the city “continue to ignore sanitary challenges and are only engaged arranging ‘good photos’ depicting fictional ‘life improvements’.”
The official said that Mariupol “desperately needs a new wave of evacuations.”
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The head of the Russia-backed separatist region in eastern Ukraine says that Ukrainian fighters from the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol who were captured by Russian forces are being held in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic and will face “international tribunal” there.
“The plan is to arrange the international tribunal on the territory of the republic as well,” Denis Pushilin was quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying. Pushilin added that “at the moment the charter for the tribunal is being worked out.”
Pushilin said earlier that 2,439 people from Azovstal were in custody, including some foreign citizens, though he did not provide details.
Family members of the steel mill fighters, who came from a variety of military and law enforcement units, have pleaded for them to be given rights as prisoners of war and eventually returned to Ukraine.
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MOSCOW — The Russian military on Monday released footage of de-mining specialists working at the recently overtaken Azostal steel mill in the captured port city of Mariupol.
Russia’s Defense Ministry was quoted by the state RIA Novosti news agency as saying that over the past two days, more than 100 explosives have been destroyed.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces overnight shelled the Dnipropetrovsk region in southeastern Ukraine, its governor Valentyn Reznichenko said Monday morning.
The Dnipropetrovsk region borders with the Donetsk region, which remains the focus of the Russian offensive in the east.
According to Reznichenko, the Russians used the Uragan or “Hurricane” multiple-rocket launch system and the shelling hit “between the two settlements.” No one was hurt, he added.
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LONDON — British military officials say Russian forces in Ukraine have experienced a death rate similar to that suffered by the Soviet Union during its nine-year war in Afghanistan.
The U.K. Ministry of Defense, in a briefing posted Monday morning, says the high casualty rate during the first three months of the war is due to poor tactics, limited air cover, a lack of flexibility and a command approach that reinforces failure and repeats mistakes.
The ministry says the death toll may weaken support for the war among the Russian public, who have been sensitive to losses in past wars.
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Broad range of impactful world-class leaders compose board of LLS, global leader in the fight against blood cancer.
RYE BROOK, N.Y., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced today National Board Officer appointments, as well as a new national board member. The National Board of Directors works alongside LLS leadership to drive forward the organization's steadfast commitment to saving lives and improving the quality of life for blood cancer patients and their families.
Effective July 1, 2022, the new officer appointments include: Jeff Sachs, Board Chair; Kathleen Meriwether, Vice Chair; Freda Wang, Secretary/Treasurer; Ruben Mesa, M.D., At Large.
Also effective July 1, 2022, Jim Reddoch, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Investments, and Chief Scientific Officer at Royalty Pharma, joins as a new board member.
"Volunteers are integral to the success of LLS, and we are grateful to the distinguished volunteer leaders serving on LLS's national board—all laser-focused on helping blood cancer patients and their families survive and thrive," said Louis J. DeGennaro, Ph.D., LLS president and CEO. "With their diverse talents and skills and dedication to charting a bold course for the future, LLS can continue transforming the landscape of blood cancer care. We congratulate our new slate of officers, welcome our new board member, and look forward to the impact we will have together."
"As a leukemia survivor and longtime LLS volunteer and donor, I've witnessed firsthand LLS's impact on the lives of blood cancer patients and families, through unprecedented strides in research, patient services and advocacy," said Jeff Sachs, LLS Board Chair. "I'm honored to chair the board of this organization, which has exemplary management and was recently recognized as an innovative, impactful leader among cancer organizations, with best-in-class transition of donor funds into effective patient-oriented, mission-driven programs."
Board Chair, Jeff Sachs (Atlanta, GA): Jeff Sachs retired as the North American senior managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle's Hotels and Hospitality Strategic Advisory and Asset Management Group. Before joining JLL, Sachs was a founding partner of Strategic Advisory Group, which was acquired by JLL in early 2016. Prior to forming Strategic Advisory Group in 1998, he was the national director of the public assembly consulting practice and the southeast director of the hospitality practice for Ernst & Young. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting from the University of Iowa. Sachs has been a volunteer with LLS since 2005, one year after surviving a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia.
Vice Chair, Kathleen Meriwether (Philadelphia, PA): Kathleen Meriwether is retired from Ernst & Young, LLP, where she served as Americas Life Sciences Leader for the firm's Forensic and Integrity practice. She specialized in assisting health sciences companies with internal and government investigations, global risks and compliance assessments and regulatory compliance analyses. Prior to joining Ernst & Young, she served as an Assistant U.S. attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, specializing in health care fraud matters. She previously spent more than 16 years with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in a number of legal, regulatory affairs and compliance positions, including division counsel for the Oncology and Immunology franchise. Kathleen has a bachelor's degree in economics from LaSalle University and earned her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Novartis Corporation and is a cancer survivor.
Secretary/Treasurer, Freda Wang (New York, NY): Freda Wang is a managing director in Goldman Sachs' Public Sector & Infrastructure Group within the investment banking division. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, she was a managing director and head of structured banking within the Municipal Securities Group at UBS. Wang has spent over two decades providing investment banking services to some of the country's largest public sector organizations, including state and local governments, public utility systems, transportation and mass transit agencies and other public and quasi-public organizations. Over the course of her career, she has helped numerous governmental, corporate and nonprofit clients solve complex financing challenges related to public projects. Freda was named the 2018 Woman of the Year candidate for LLS's Connecticut Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter. She currently serves as treasurer and board member of FUSE Corps, and as vice chair of the board and chair of the finance committee of New York City Health & Hospitals. Freda earned a bachelor's degree in urban studies with a concentration in economics from Columbia College of Columbia University in New York City.
At Large, Ruben Mesa, M.D., FACP (San Antonio, TX): Dr. Mesa is executive director of the NCI designated Mays Cancer Center, home to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center, where he holds the Mays Family Foundation Distinguished University presidential chair. Dr. Mesa has been principal investigator or co-principal investigator in more than 100 clinical trials for patients with myeloid disorders and played a lead role in various FDA approvals. He has been a funded investigator of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) on several projects in myeloproliferative neoplasms, and is appointed to the NCI Clinical Trial Advisory Committee. Dr. Mesa plays a range of leadership roles with the American Society of Hematology, and elected to the Board of the American Association of Cancer Institutes. Dr. Mesa completed his undergraduate training in nuclear engineering and physiology at University of Illinois and attended Mayo Medical School in Rochester, MN, where he completed his internal medicine residency and hematology & medical oncology fellowship. He was then on the faculty of the Mayo Clinic in hematology and later served as deputy director of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center from 2012-2017.
Board Member, Jim Reddoch, Ph.D. (New York, NY): Jim Reddoch, Ph.D. is Executive Vice President, Investments, and Chief Scientific Officer at Royalty Pharma, where he has identified and analyzed new biopharma investment opportunities and partnerships for over 14 years. Prior to joining Royalty Pharma in 2008, Dr. Reddoch was Head of Healthcare Research at FBR Capital Markets. Previously, Dr. Reddoch was a biotechnology analyst at Bank of America and CIBC World Markets. He is on Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's external review board for its Technology Development Fund. Dr. Reddoch has a bachelor's degree from Furman University, a PhD in biochemistry and molecular genetics from the University of Alabama medical school and was a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has regional offices throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the LLS Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., ET.
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Online patient community connects people living with this rare disease with their peers and with medically reviewed information and resources
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MyHealthTeam, creator of the largest and fastest-growing social networks for people facing chronic health conditions, today launched myAIHAteam, a social network for people diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). myAIHAteam is an online patient community where people living with AIHA share their firsthand experiences, practical tips, and emotional support with each other. It also features medically reviewed articles and videos providing trusted information about the condition - symptoms, treatments, lifehacks, and more.
AIHA occurs when the body's immune system makes antibodies that attack red blood cells. Symptoms may include unusual weakness and fatigue, breathing difficulties, jaundice, or dark urine. The condition is highly manageable, but can be fatal if left untreated. It is classified as a rare disease, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates it impacts 3,000 to 30,000 Americans.
"Many people diagnosed with AIHA don't know anyone else in their immediate circle of family and friends with this condition, which can make it a very isolating experience," said Eric Peacock, cofounder and CEO of MyHealthTeam. "myAIHAteam brings together people who share the diagnosis, so they can learn from each other and know they are not alone. The medically reviewed content we provide offers actionable information that members can refer to and build on when talking with their own doctors."
Featured patient education content within myAIHAteam will include:
- Medical information about the condition - including risk factors, symptoms, treatment options and more;
- A guide to participating in clinical trials for potential new AIHA treatments;
- Interviews with medical experts who specialize in treating the disease;
- Guidance for navigating daily life with the disease - including addressing physical, mental, social, and financial impacts;
- Research insights, including findings from surveys on the quality of life (QoL) impact of living with AIHA; and
- Member stories from the growing myAIHAteam community, providing validation and support to others within the community.
myAIHAteam membership is free, and people in 13 countries – United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and South Africa - can now sign up to connect with others facing the challenges of AIHA via web and mobile apps.
This is the 43rd condition-specific social network from MyHealthTeam, and it builds on the company's experience serving other rare disease populations with communities including MyAmyloidosisTeam, MyHemophiliaTeam, myMPNteam, MyNarcolepsyTeam, and mySMAteam.
MyHealthTeam believes that if you are diagnosed with a chronic condition, it should be easy to find and connect with others like you. MyHealthTeam creates social networks that provide support and information for people living with a chronic health condition. Millions of people have joined one of the company's 43 highly engaged communities focusing on the following conditions: Alzheimer's, amyloidosis, asthma, autism, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, breast cancer, COPD, chronic pain, COVID-19, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, depression, diabetes (type 2), eczema, endometriosis, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, food allergies, heart disease, hemophilia, hidradenitis suppurativa, HIV, hyperhidrosis, irritable bowel syndrome, leukemia, lung cancer, lupus, lymphoma, migraines, multiple sclerosis, myeloma, myeloproliferative neoplasms, narcolepsy, obesity, osteoporosis, ovarian cancer, Parkinson's, PCOS, psoriasis, pulmonary hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal muscular atrophy, spondylitis, and vitiligo. MyHealthTeam social networks are available in 13 countries.
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Festival Expands with Inaugural Brubeck Jazz Summit
Jake Heggie World Premiere: Lake Tahoe Symphonic Reflections
PBS Reno Livestream for Viewing Worldwide
LAKE TAHOE, Nev., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Classical Tahoe Festival and Music Institute has announced its upcoming season, July 14 to August 18, 2022.
Guest conductors Jonathan Darlington, David Chan, and Ken-David Masur will lead the orchestra with several GRAMMY-winning soloists including Tessa Lark, violin, Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano, Svet Stoyanov, marimba, Aldo López-Gavilán, piano, and Dongsok Shin, harpsichord.
The world premiere of Lake Tahoe Symphonic Reflections by composer Jake Heggie will open the orchestral series. Heggie's new work was commissioned by Classical Tahoe to celebrate the life and honor the memory of Joel Revzen, Classical Tahoe's founding artistic director & conductor, who passed away in 2020 from COVID-19.
The inaugural Brubeck Jazz Summit, July 10-16, will bring 34 talented students to Lake Tahoe for an educational program in jazz as a living legacy of the musician and international statesman, Dave Brubeck. Faculty include Chad LB, saxophone, Sean Jones, trumpet, Chris Brubeck, trombone, Connie Han, piano, Gilad Hekselman, guitar, Eric Harland, drums, Dan Brubeck, drums, Rodney Whitaker, bass. View public performances here.
The Classical Tahoe Academy and the Sphinx Organization will bring 12 Black and Latinx musicians to be in residence as Academy Fellows. The Fellows will perform with the Classical Tahoe Orchestra and take part in a customized experience of mentorship, networking, and audition preparation. The ultimate goal of this initiative is job placement for musicians of color in American orchestras.
For a third year, PBS Reno will film and live-stream six orchestra concerts. Past episodes are available to view free of charge at PBSReno.org/classicaltahoe.
ABOUT CLASSICAL TAHOE
Classical Tahoe is an internationally recognized celebration of the arts that transforms lives by enriching the cultural, educational, and community vitality of Lake Tahoe and the world. The Festival brings 70 virtuoso musicians from the top orchestras worldwide to Lake Tahoe each summer to collaborate with international conductors and soloists for four weeks of orchestra and chamber music concerts, and free engagement programs.
LOCATION: Classical Tahoe Pavilion, Sierra Nevada University, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nevada
TICKETS: www.classicaltahoe.org or 775-298-0245
Karen Craig, Executive Director
karen@classicaltahoe.org
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You'll get help if you ask, but chances are someone will try to take charge. Consider the pros and cons before deciding to make a lifestyle change or including others in your plans. To get the highest return, recognize your attributes, what you can offer and whether you need to rely on others to reach your destination.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Use your charm and do what you do best. You'll drum up excitement and have others willing to follow you wherever you go. Love and romance are on the rise. Spend time with someone special.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Mull over your thoughts before you take action. A difference of opinion will surface if you don't choose your words wisely. Maintain peace at work and at home. Discipline will keep you out of trouble.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Assess matters, then adjust what isn't working for you. Take control and don't lose sight of your destination. Socialize, and you will broaden your circle of friends. Update your appearance.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You may crave change, but don't jump to conclusions or take a leap of faith without ample evidence that you are following the best path. Revisit life-changing experiences to gain insight into how to proceed.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You are ready to have some fun. Don't be fooled by someone encouraging you to do something that isn't safe or in your best interest. Make personal growth, health and romance your priorities.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Focus on what you want to achieve, and you won't be disappointed. Look at the possibilities and put your energy where it will bring the highest return. Show love and affection.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Problems will mount if you or someone close to you isn't realistic. Consider what you are doing, then revise your approach to encourage others to see the benefits. Self-improvement is favored.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Personal gain is heading your way. Physical improvements will make you feel good and give you the confidence to speak your mind and follow through with your plans. A change will pay off.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A disciplined approach to making decisions will lead to victory. Refuse to let anyone interfere or confuse you. Stick to your plan and include only those willing to help you reach your objective.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Emotions will be difficult to control. Pay attention to how you look and feel, and set up a healthy routine that will help you focus on fitness and spending time with people who live a healthy lifestyle.
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BENSALEM, Pa., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Lucid Group, Inc. ("Lucid" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LCID).
Class Period: November 15, 2021 – February 28, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 31, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Lucid investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants overstated Lucid's production capabilities while concealing that "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" were hampering the Company's operations from the start of the Class Period.
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 Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Students and parents in Ohio's largest school district say they are dreading a return to online learning -- even if they support the teachers' strike that stopped them from returning to school for the first day of classes Wednesday.
The Columbus Education Association and the Columbus City Schools Board of Education were meeting Wednesday afternoon as they remained at odds over a new contract for teachers and school workers.
Teachers were seeking 8% pay raises, as well as commitments to improve heating and air conditioning in dilapidated buildings, smaller class sizes and more. The district had offered 3% pay bumps and had balked at including language on school improvements in its contract with the union.
The school district was relying on substitutes to lead virtual classes Wednesday with about 4,500 teachers, librarians, counselors and other school workers on strike.
Outside the Barnett Community Center, one of nine locations open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. that the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has designated as support centers for students to complete their online work, three students said they hope the return to early pandemic-era virtual classes is short-lived.
"We're team school. We don't want to go back to virtual," said Coreaa Taylor, who is set to start 9th grade at Walnut Ridge High School.
"It's boring," Jamaal Reed, who is starting 8th grade at Sherwood Middle School, said of virtual learning. "We want to see our friends. We still want to do stuff at school. It's like a bond with friends that you don't see unless you're at school."
"I really don't want to be virtual," said Linwood Allison, who is starting 12th grade at Walnut Ridge.
"When you're at home, you're not going to have that same ambition. At home, you want to be lazy," Allison said. "Some people, they feel motivated by their classmates, or their teacher might help them out a lot."
However, despite disliking remote learning, all three said striking teachers made good points about overcrowded classrooms and heating and air conditioning problems.
At Walnut Ridge High School, where Columbus City Schools completed HVAC work in 2018, classrooms remain unreasonably hot, Allison said.
"They're saunas," he said. "Ridge needs a lot of work -- like, a lot of work."
Jazmyne Collins, a construction worker who was picking up a Chromebook for her 9-year-old daughter, said classroom conditions were "just as bad" when she was a student in Columbus City Schools.
"Sometimes you have to stand for something," Collins said of teachers. "It's a great cause. They're asking for reasonable things for these children. I stand with the teachers -- I'm all for it."
However, she said child care will be a strain for many parents -- including her -- and said even those who have relatives or other child care options aren't prepared to teach students.
"Right now, I'm supposed to be at work," Collins said. "How do you just call off work? How do you just not go?"
Near Livingston Elementary School, Kelley Freeman, whose 5-year-old son Arthur Freeman Green is set to enter kindergarten, said she is frustrated and blames the board of education for the impasse.
"He hasn't really had an opportunity to be in public school before and I don't think that virtual school with substitute teachers is an acceptable option," she said of Arthur. "He deserves teachers who get fair pay who have safe and healthy classrooms with heat and air conditioning and not black mold."
Freeman said she and her husband are "not going to cross the picket line" -- meaning that they do not plan to have Arthur log on for virtual classes. But she acknowledged that, because she is self-employed and her husband works from home, "not every parent has the same kind of flexibility that we do."
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BEIRUT (AP) — A gunman demanding a Beirut bank let him withdraw his trapped savings to pay his father’s medical bills took up to 10 people hostage in a seven-hour standoff Thursday before surrendering in exchange for what a family lawyer said was $35,000 of his money.
Bassam al-Sheikh Hussein, a 42-year-old food-delivery driver, was promptly arrested and taken away by police as he walked out of the bank. No one was injured.
Hussein’s wife, Mariam Chehadi, who was standing outside, told reporters that her husband “did what he had to do.”
The hostage drama in the city’s bustling Hamra district was the latest painful episode in Lebanon’s economic free-fall, now in its third year. The country’s cash-strapped banks since 2019 have slapped strict limits on withdrawals of foreign currency assets, tying up the savings of millions of people.
Dozens of protesters gathered outside during the standoff, chanting slogans against the Lebanese government and banks and hoping that the gunman would get his money. Some bystanders hailed him as a hero.
Authorities said Hussein entered the bank with a shotgun and a canister of gasoline, fired three warning shots and locked himself in with his hostages, threatening to set himself on fire unless he was allowed to take out his money.
Hussein had $210,000 trapped in Federal Bank and had been struggling to withdraw his money to pay his father’s medical bills and other expenses, according to the family and others involved in the negotiations.
“My brother is not a scoundrel. He is a decent man. He takes what he has from his own pocket to give to others,” Hussein’s brother Atef, standing outside the bank, said during the standoff.
After hours of negotiations, Hussein accepted an offer for part of his savings, and the bank handed over $35,000 to his brother, according to Dina Abou Zour, a lawyer and activist representing the Hussein family.
Federal Bank attorney Roy Madkour refused to discuss the terms of the negotiations and added: “The matter now rests with the judiciary, and they will decide.”
Lebanese soldiers, officers from the country’s Internal Security Forces and intelligence agents converged on the area during the standoff. Seven or eight bank employees were taken hostage along with two customers, George al-Haj, head of the Bank Employees Syndicate, told local media.
Lebanon is suffering from the worst economic crisis in its modern history. Three-quarters of the population has plunged into poverty, and the Lebanese pound has declined in value by more than 90% against the U.S. dollar.
“What led us to this situation is the state’s failure to resolve this economic crisis and the banks’ and Central Bank’s actions, where people can only retrieve some of their own money as if it’s a weekly allowance,” said Abou Zour, who is with the legal advocacy group the Depositors’ Union and was among the protesters. “And this has led to people taking matters into their own hands.”
In January, a coffee shop owner withdrew $50,000 trapped in a bank in Lebanon after taking employees hostage and threatening to kill them. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/armed-man-demanding-savings-holds-beirut-bank-staff-hostage/ | 2022-08-12T03:21:12Z |
US approves massive arms sale to Saudi, UAE to counter Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday approved two massive arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to help them defend against Iran.
The more than $5 billion in missile defense and related sales follow President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East last month, during which he met with numerous regional leaders in Saudi Arabia. Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been hit in recent months with rocket attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi rebel movement in Yemen.
Although Tuesday’s approvals are for defensive weapons, they may be questioned by lawmakers who had supported Biden’s decision last year to cut Saudi Arabia and the UAE off from major purchases of offensive U.S. arms because of their involvement in the war in Yemen.
The new sales include $3 billion for Patriot missiles for Saudi Arabia specifically designed to protect itself from rocket attacks by the Houthis, and $2.2 billion for high-altitude missile defense for the UAE.
“The proposed sale will improve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capability to meet current and future threats by replenishing its dwindling stock of PATRIOT GEM-T missiles,” the State Department said in its notice informing Congress of the sale.
“These missiles are used to defend the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s borders against persistent Houthi cross-border unmanned aerial system and ballistic missile attacks on civilian sites and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia,” the department said.
For UAE, the department said the sale would “support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important regional partner. The UAE is a vital U.S. partner for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.”
Early in his administration Biden had pledged to cut off or cut back weapons sales to both Saudi Arabia and the UAE because of their actions in Yemen.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Juan Soto arrived at Petco Park promising to bring “good vibes” to the San Diego Padres and issuing a warning to opposing teams.
The acquisition of the 23-year-old generational talent in perhaps the biggest deadline deal ever energized the Padres and their long-suffering fans, and there’s more to come.
Soto and Josh Bell on Wednesday joined a lineup currently anchored by All-Star slugger Manny Machado. Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is expected to return from a broken left wrist within a few weeks.
When that lineup hits the field, “It’s going to be really exciting. It’s going to be really tough to go through and I wish good luck to the other pitchers,” Soto said with a laugh at an introductory news conference.
The Colorado Rockies needed it in their first look at the new Padres on Wednesday night.
Soto, acquired from Washington in a massive trade along with switch-hitting first baseman Josh Bell, walked on four pitches in his first at-bat. Machado doubled behind him, Bell also walked and then lesser-known deadline pickup Brandon Drury — acquired from Cincinnati amid a breakout season — crushed a grand slam. The Padres went on to win 9-1.
The group posed together for a Polaroid photo in the dugout after rounding the bases — the signature celebration for the club known as Slam Diego.
The price for Soto and Bell was significant: rookie left-hander MacKenzie Gore, first baseman/DH Luke Voit and prospects James Wood, C.J. Abrams, Robert Hassell III and Jarlin Susana.
Washington general manager Mike Rizzo set a lofty asking price last month after reports emerged that Soto rejected the team’s latest contract offer of $440 million over 15 years.
The uncertainty over his future began weighing on Soto, who said after Sunday’s game against St. Louis: “I just want to get it over with and see what’s going to happen. Start over here or wherever I’m at.”
That place is San Diego, where the Padres entered Wednesday holding the NL’s second wild-card spot while trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 11 1/2 games in the NL West.
Soto, one of the game’s best young hitters, said he was happy Bell was included in the trade. The two were flown to San Diego on a private jet Tuesday night.
“For me, I never realized I was going to be traded together. I was thinking probably by myself,” Soto said. “When I realized I was coming with Josh, we have a great relationship and I was more excited and more pumped because he’s coming and I know what kind of guy he is and what he brings to the table. I’m more than excited to share another clubhouse with him.”
Soto contributed to the Nationals’ first World Series title in 2019 and then hit .351 in 2020 to win the NL batting title. He’s in his second straight All-Star season, and now he and Bell have joined a team whose playoff chances vaulted big-time.
Soto said all the conversations with Padres general manager A.J. Preller and his new teammates have been, ’’Let’s win, let’s bring the good energy to the clubhouse and the stadium, just come here and try to win. Try to bring my experience from 2019 as a World Series champ to here in San Diego.
“That’s what I’m going to do, that’s what I have in my mind since I saw the trade yesterday. That’s what we’re going to try to do, try to make it all the way to the last team standing.”
Soto thinks he’s joining a World Series contender.
“Yeah, definitely,” he said. “This team has everything that it needs to win a World Series.”
San Diego last played in the World Series in 1998, when it was swept by the New York Yankees.
Soto is under contract for two seasons beyond this year and said he’s not thinking about anything after that.
“I’m just thinking about winning,” he said. “I’m just coming to this clubhouse to bring the energy that I have, all the good vibes that I have to bring here, to win.”
Soto and Bell are coming from the team with baseball’s worst record to one that has vaulted its postseason chances.
“It feels really nice,” Soto said. “It feels really pumped to be here. Just go from a team that has no chance to come all the way here, it’s a great feeling, a new vibe, it’s a new start for me. It’s a new start, a new feeling to go out there and give more than I have.”
Said Bell: “Obviously we pour our hearts and souls into this game no matter where we are. … But it’s a little bit extra fuel in the fire to be here and to be in the hunt and to have a reason to show up a little bit earlier every day to get the work done that we need to get done. I’m definitely pumped to have a new opportunity here.”
Soto and Tatis, who’s also 23, have known each other since playing together in the Dominican Prospect League.
“That’s my boy, my hometown boy,” Tatis said on Tuesday. “I mean, we played together since we were 15, 16. And now we’re on the same team. It’s crazy.”
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 17, 2022
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 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 Central District of California on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired the American Depositary Receipts ("ADR's") of MINISO Group Holding Limited ("MINISO" or "the Company") (NYSE: MNSO), pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with MINISO's October 2020 initial public offering at $20.00 per share ("the "IPO").
All investors who purchased the ADR's of MINISO Group Holding Limited and incurred losses are urged 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 the ADR's of MINISO Group Holding Limited, you may, no later than October 17, 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 the ADR's of MINISO Group Holding Limited.
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The filed Complaint alleges that the Registration Statement featured false and/or
misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
- defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated;
- as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs;
- the Company did not represent its true business model;
- defendants, including the Company and its Chairman, engaged in planned unusual
and unclear transactions; - as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with Chinese authorities;
- the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and
- as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3-time Daytime EMMY winning journalist, speaker and bestselling author Gaby Natale joined forces with Catalyst -the leading nonprofit supported by the world's most powerful CEOs to build workplaces that work for women- to co-host and keynote the upcoming global MARC Summit.
Real Change with MARC: Reimagining Gender Equity is a 3-day summit that will gather over 100 thought leaders from around the world to discuss the role of men advancing women in the workplace. The event will take place virtually and in-person in Zurich, Switzerland, Singapore, Panama City, Panama and San Ramon, California, USA. Corporate hosts include Google, P&G, Dow and Chevron, among others.
"I am very excited to team up with Catalyst to do my part in advancing gender equity. As co-host and keynote speaker at MARC global event, I am looking forward to instilling in everyone who join us the idea that we can all be PIONEERS. Men have a key role to play in this conversation. It is thoroughly researched and documented that when men are part of the gender equity conversation, initiatives and programs are profoundly more impactful. We can all make an impact to make this a better world and our workplaces a more equitable one," explains Natale.
The role of men in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has grown significantly in recent years. Yet many obstacles remain in reaching true gender equity in the workplace and beyond. That's why Catalyst is hosting a three-day global and regional event on September 14-16 to reimagine equity and shine a spotlight on how men, and people of all genders, can challenge and change the status quo through allyship and action.
Real Change with MARC: Reimagining Gender Equity addresses the workplace implications of traditional views of masculinity and inspires men to work in partnership to create collective culture change in workplaces around the world. The event will include more than 60 sessions consisting of A-list keynote presentations, flash talks, spotlight conversations, group discussions, forums, and trainings from experts including Emmy-winning journalist and author Gaby Natale, actor and activist Terry Crews, author Peggy Orenstein, and psychologist and Emotional Agility author Susan David.
Participants can purchase tickets to join virtually (on Days 1 and 2), in person (on Day 3), or both (all 3 days). The virtual and in-person sessions will unpack what real change means for gender equity and how it can be achieved through storytelling, best-practice sharing, and collective learning. Topics to be covered include redefining masculinity, tackling the stigma of men's mental health in the workplace, and educating the next generation of boys about consent.
About Gaby Natale and AGANARmedia
Gaby Natale believes in breaking barriers. And she embodies what she preaches.
As the first Latina to win 3 Daytime EMMYs back-to-back (as host and executive producer of her own show), the first Hispanic author to be published by HarperCollins' Leadership division and one of the few foreign-born writers to narrate their audiobook in English, Gaby has had her own share of being "the first like her" in leadership spaces.
A sought-after thought leader and motivational speaker, Gaby has shared her inspirational message in Fortune 50 corporations, the United Nations and in her own TEDx talk encouraging underrepresented minorities to pioneer and be what they cannot (yet) see in the world.
Natale is among a few women in the entertainment industry who owns not only the rights to her content, but also a television studio. This unique situation has allowed her to combine her passion for media and her entrepreneurial spirit.
People magazine named Natale one of 2018's "25 Most Powerful Latinas", highlighting the inspirational story of how she went from a local TV show that started out of a carpet warehouse to becoming the only Latina in US history to win triple back-to-back Daytime EMMYs. Her popularity grew even further when her first book, "The Virtuous Circle" by HarperCollins, became an instant bestseller, topping Amazon's New Releases charts in 3 different categories (Business, Inspiration and Self-Help).
Natale is also the founder of AGANARmedia, a marketing company with a focus on Hispanic audiences that serves Fortune 500 companies such as Hilton Worldwide, Sprint, AT&T, eBay, Intuit and Amazon. In the digital world, she has a thriving fan base with over 52 million views on YouTube and 250K+ followers on Social Media.
In 2019, Natale launched Welcome All Beauty, her own hairpiece and extension line dedicated to women who need to be camera-ready on the go.
A tireless advocate of gender and diversity issues, Natale is a frequent collaborator with nonprofits such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign and Voto Latino.
Natale has been featured in Forbes, CNN, Buzzfeed, NBC News, Univision and Latino Leaders magazine. She is the recipient of NALIP's Digital Trailblazer Award and of a GLAAD Media Award nomination for her portrayal of Latino LGBTQ youth in media.
Natale holds a bachelor's in International Relations and a master's degree in Journalism from the University of San Andres and Columbia University. Prior to starting her career in television, Natale taught Communication and Journalism courses at the University of Texas.
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Grease Monkey & SpeeDee Oil Change Modernize Auto Aftermarket Repair Industry with Design & Technology Enhancements
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FullSpeed Automotive®, one of the nation's largest franchisors and operators of automotive aftermarket repair facilities and home to flagship brands Grease Monkey® and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service®, is unveiling its highly anticipated new store models that emphasize an enhanced customer experience while improving efficiency for franchisees who are driving nationwide expansion. FullSpeed continues to inch closer to its development goal of 1,000 units by the end of 2023. Beta tests of the new store models will begin this year and roll out systemwide in 2023.
The appearance of facilities in the auto aftermarket repair industry has been largely untouched for years, making FullSpeed's all new models for both Grease Monkey and SpeeDee a revolutionary move in an effort to modernize the industry. The 'Store of the Future' models were designed by renowned design firm Studio|H2G from Detroit, Michigan. These instantly identifiable façades help both brands stand out from the competition while featuring all new slogans: Done Fast. Done Right. (Grease Monkey) and Full Service. Total Trust. (SpeeDee).
FullSpeed Automotive aims to bring its flagship brands to life via these new store models by ensuring that every touchpoint—digital and physical—creates a cohesive experience for customers. Key features of the new prototypes include new express lanes with a 15-minute stay-in-the-car model; clear and directional signage on the parking lot to bring ease to the consumer; all new comfortable lounge areas and patio seating with refreshments and entertainment for units that already provide additional services; plus, state-of-the-art technology and artificial intelligence that will educate, inform, and streamline the customer experience.
"Our customers are looking for great service and high-quality care, and they want to feel comfortable and at ease when visiting our brands," said Kevin Kormondy, Chief Executive Officer of FullSpeed Automotive. "Our new store designs offer all of that and more. We're completely innovating the industry with an all-new look and feel while elevating the guest experience and providing fast but quality service. The design and guest experience communicate excellence, sophistication, and quality workmanship. We look forward to testing this year and rolling out systemwide at the start of 2023."
The new instantly identifiable look is a departure from the typical design of many oil change facilities that are hard to differentiate. Square footage of the new models will vary depending on real estate as the model is extremely flexible to fit existing storefronts of varying sizes, but all new units coming out of the ground will consist of approximately 1200-1500 total square feet with three express bays. As land and construction costs continue to rise, the new models prove immensely valuable as they fit on smaller property sizes and are value engineered, drastically reducing costs.
"While customer experience is at the forefront of every strategic decision, we anticipate the flexible, new store models to be a real source of attraction for eager and sophisticated franchisees who want to bring our brands to their region of choice across the U.S.," said Ron Stilwell, Chief Development Officer of FullSpeed Automotive. "When franchising, it's critically important to ensure that the cost of build works well with the economic model and provides a great ROI for years to come. We feel we've achieved that with these new prototypes, saving money and construction costs while maximizing operational efficiencies to drive franchisee profitability."
FullSpeed Automotive is looking to bring on qualified and engaged individuals seeking single, multi-unit, and conversion opportunities. When franchisees invest with FullSpeed Automotive brands, they're investing in an organization with a strong culture, solid systems, and proven business models backed with 70+ years of experience in providing quality car care in the industry.
For more information on FullSpeed Automotive and the company's flagship brands, visit greasemonkeyfranchise.com and speedeeoilfranchise.com or call 800-364-0352.
FullSpeed Automotive® is a leading automotive aftermarket services platform offering oil changes, tire sales and rotations, brake services, car washes, and other ancillary services through multiple brand formats that target several desirable segments of the service market. The company's strategic geographic footprint of 730-plus franchised and company-owned locations provide density in high growth markets. The company's flagship brands include Grease Monkey® and SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service®. In 2022, both Grease Monkey and SpeeDee were included in Entrepreneur's prestigious Franchise 500 ranking. FullSpeed is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. For more information, go to fullspeedautomotive.com.
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Medicare recipients to see premium cut — but not until 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare recipients will get a premium reduction — but not until next year — reflecting what Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Friday was an overestimate in costs of covering an expensive and controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Becerra’s statement said the 2022 premium should be adjusted downward but legal and operational hurdles prevented officials from doing that in the middle of the year. He did not say how much the premium would be adjusted.
Medicare Part B premiums jumped by $22 a month, to $170.10, for 2022, in part because of the cost of the drug Aduhelm, which was approved despite weak evidence that it could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has limited coverage of Aduhelm to use in clinical trials approved by the Food and Drug Administration or the National Institutes of Health. It began reassessing the premium increase under pressure by Congress and consumers.
The drug’s manufacturer, Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Biogen, has cut the cost of the drug in half, to about $28,000 a year.
CMS cited the sharp reduction in the price of the drug and the limitations on coverage in concluding that cost savings could be passed on to Medicare beneficiaries. In a report to Becerra, the agency said the premium recommendation for 2022 would have been $160.40 a month had the price cut and the coverage determination both been in place when officials calculated the figure.
The premium for 2023 for Medicare’s more than 56 million recipients will be announced in the fall.
“We had hoped to achieve this sooner, but CMS explains that the options to accomplish this would not be feasible,” Becerra said. “CMS and HHS are committed to lowering health care costs — so we look forward to seeing this Medicare premium adjustment across the finish line to ensure seniors get their cost-savings in 2023.”
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroOne Medical Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: NMTC) ("NeuroOne" or the "Company"), a medical technology company focused on improving surgical care options and outcomes for patients suffering from neurological disorders, today announced that it will present at the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference being held May 23-26, 2022 virtually and in Miami, Florida. NeuroOne will present Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET, and the presentation will be available on-demand via webcast.
Details of NeuroOne's presentation are as follows:
NeuroOne Chief Executive Officer Dave Rosa will discuss the Company's progress in developing and commercializing minimally invasive and high-definition/high-precision solutions for neurologic conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and essential tremors, as well as chronic pain from failed back surgeries. These solutions include minimally invasive thin-film Evo® Cortical Electrodes that have the potential to reduce costs, hospitalizations, and surgical procedures and improve patient outcomes.
About NeuroOne® Medical Technologies Corporation
NeuroOne is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of minimally invasive and high-definition/high-precision solutions for epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremors, and chronic pain due to failed back surgeries. A combination recording and RF ablation technology is currently under development. In addition, NeuroOne is currently testing its electrodes for long term stimulation. The Company is also investigating the potential application of its technology for artificial intelligence and machine learning. Visit n1mtc.com.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gameflip is excited to announce their collaboration with Polygon Studios to bring immersive and engaging Web3 games onto the Polygon Ecosystem. This combines Gameflip's industry-leading platform with Polygon's layer-2 scaling infrastructure to build a new, borderless economy for gamers.
"At Gameflip, we strive to make blockchain technology accessible for game developers of all sizes, enabling them to onboard their games and users onto the blockchain frictionlessly. We're thrilled to collaborate with Polygon to bring in scalable, interoperable, and secured solutions to help game developers thrive." said JT Nguyen, CEO of Gameflip.
Gameflip is enabling game developers to quickly bring their games to Web3 with playable, earnable, and transactable NFTs on the blockchains, specifically for the Polygon Network. Game developers can integrate with Gameflip APIs to seamlessly onboard mainstream players and enable them to access NFTs, wallets, store, marketplace, and other services without the complexity of a blockchain wallet.
Developers can integrate via secure, simple, and authenticated REST API calls to reliably perform functions such as minting and selling of NFTs, listing on marketplace, and access to wallet and account management. Gameflip made it easy for developers by removing the complexities of scaling and ensuring consistency with the blockchain so they can focus on making the best game possible for their users. Players can quickly register and play the game immediately after download without setting up a traditional blockchain wallet.
Gameflip is led by veterans in the technology and gaming industries, enabling safe marketplace transactions across all gaming digital goods and assets including NFTs, digital collectibles, and in-game items. Proven to be secure and scalable, Gameflip is trusted by over 6 million gamers who have safely transacted $140M in sales.
Polygon is the world's first well-structured, simple-to-use Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development platform. Polygon SDK is its main component, a modular, versatile framework for creating and linking Secured Chains such as Plasma, Optimistic Rollups, zkRollups, Validium, and others, as well as Standalone Chains such as Polygon POS, which are built for flexibility and independence. Polygon's scalability solutions have been used by over 450 Dapps, 350 million transactions, and 13.5 million unique users.
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Stranded drivers: Higher gas prices are leading to record calls for roadside assistance
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - The Iowa Department of Transportation believes the increase in gas prices is causing more people to run out of gas on the road.
KCRG reports the transportation department saw a 200% increase in calls from drivers out of gas in April compared to last year, with a 589% increase in March.
Brad Cowdin drives the Highway Helper. The Highway Helper is equipped with two five-gallon gas tanks, allowing drivers free gas to get to the closest station. The truck can also jump cars, fix flat tires and help with other road-based emergencies for free.
Cowdin said he sometimes sees the same people, specifically those living in their cars. They keep the cars running overnight to stay cool and eventually run out of gas the following day.
“If you’re on a fixed income or your budget is tight, $5 for a gallon of gas doesn’t get you a lot,” Cowdin said.
Cowdin’s services are contracted through a company based in New York and are expected to continue with the increased demand.
Before the current surge in gas prices, officials said the most common call from stranded motorists was about flat tires.
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Woman arrested in deaths of newborns found in 1999, 2003, police say
GOODHUE COUNTY, Minn. (KTTC/Gray News) – Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news conference Monday the arrest of a woman for the 2003 death of a newborn boy discovered deceased in Lake Pepin and the 1999 death of a baby girl discovered deceased in the Mississippi River.
Jennifer Lynn Matter, 50, of Belvidere Township, was recently identified through DNA as the mother of both babies.
Goodhue County deputies and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents took Matter into custody at 6:38 a.m. Monday at her home in Belvidere Township.
Matter has been charged via complaint with second-degree murder with intent, not premeditated, and second-degree murder without intent. Matter is currently in the Goodhue County Jail.
According to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans, the advancements in technology led to the advancements in the investigation of the deaths of the two babies.
A recent effort to learn about the babies’ parentage through genetic genealogy resulted in a lead that ultimately led investigators to Matter. Investigators obtained a court order to obtain a DNA sample from Matter, and BCA forensic scientists confirmed the match to both children using Rapid DNA technology.
The newborn baby boy was discovered in Lake Pepin at the Methodist Campus Beach in Frontenac, Goodhue County, on Dec. 7, 2003. The child had been in the water for a day or so before discovery.
A newborn baby girl found deceased on Nov. 4, 1999, in the Lower Boat Harbor of the Mississippi River near Red Wing, was also determined through DNA to be Matter’s child.
Matter is scheduled to appear in Goodhue County District Court on Tuesday.
“The tenacity of several investigators in our office to obtain justice for these babies and the perseverance by our community who assisted us in finding answers have led us here today,” Goodhue County Sheriff Marty Kelly said. “We pray today’s arrest and charges provide some closure to all of those effected.”
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 5, 2021 to May 10, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Unity Software Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Unity you have until September 6, 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 Unity 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 U lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/unity-software-class-action-loss-form?id=29708&from=4.
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HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. , May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC announced a voluntary recall of specific varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. We received reports from consumers alerting us to this matter and are not aware of any illnesses to date.
Products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The products subject to this recall in the U.S. include SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies are described in the table below. On the back of the package is a 10-digit manufacturing code; the first three digits in this code will indicate implicated product as described in the table to the right.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC will work with retailers to remove recalled products from store shelves. If consumers believe they have purchased a recalled item, they should dispose of the product and not consume it. Consumers with questions can contact the company by calling 1-800-651-2564 or by visiting https://www.mars.com/contact-us.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoImmuneTech, Inc. (NIT or "NeoImmuneTech"), a clinical-stage T cell-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announces the appointment of new members of its Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Keith Watson (Owner & Managing Director, KRW BioReg Solutions, UK), Prof. Richard Kim (University of South Florida College of Medicine, US), Associate Prof. Hyunseok Kang (University of California, San Francisco, US), and Associate Prof. Young Kwang Chae (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, US) are joining Prof. Ahmed Rafi (Emory University School of Medicine, US) on the SAB.
Dr. Se Hwan Yang, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of NeoImmuneTech said: "We are very pleased to announce the composition of our renewed Scientific Advisory Board, which reflects the company's move into a second exciting phase of its development. NeoImmuneTech is now preparing accelerated approval and entering the later phases of clinical trials of our drug candidate NT-I7. We need solid expertise from clinical experts who work closely in clinical practice and have a strong expertise of regulatory pathways".
The role of the Scientific Advisory Board is to advise NIT on its clinical development plan and registration strategies with the current explored indications of NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) (rhIL-7-hyFc) and to make recommendations on future developments of long-acting human IL-7.
Dr. Keith Watson is a quality and regulatory expert who served as a Senior biological quality assessor at the MHRA, UK as well as being a regular participant and contributor to the biologics working party (BWP) and member of various CHMP scientific guideline drafting groups at the EMA. Through his long career spanning manufacturing, development, regulatory affairs and policy within CMDO, CRO and the Biotech industry including Lonza, Parexel, Abbvie and Celltrion, Dr. Watson has developed a deep knowledge and expertise of the regulatory approval processes, more specifically with the EMA in Europe. Dr. Watson has a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the Imperial College of London (UK).
Dr. Richard Kim is a Service Chief of Medical Gastrointestinal Oncology and Senior Member in the Gastrointestinal Oncology Department at Moffitt Cancer Center (Florida, US). He is a Professor of Oncology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Kim's clinical and research interests focus on gastrointestinal tumors, in particular hepatobiliary and colon cancer. He is a principal investigator in multiple investigator-initiated and pharmaceutical phase 1, 2, 3 trials using immunotherapy and novel targeted agents. He is the principal investigator of the phase 1-2 study NIT-110 that explores the safety and efficacy of NT-I7 in combination with pembrolizumab in multiple solid tumors.
Dr. Hyunseok Kang is Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at University of California, San Francisco. As a specialist of head and neck cancers, his expertise encompasses conventional chemotherapy, targeted and immunotherapy. In his research, Dr. Kang studies how to improve the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors with combination approaches. He is the principal investigator of the phase 1 study NIT-115 evaluating NT-I7 in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. Dr. Kang earned his medical degree at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul (Korea).
After graduating from the Seoul National University (Korea) as a medical doctor, Dr. Young Kwang Chae pursued his scholarship at the Johns Hopkins University where he passed an MBA and MPH. He is an Associate Professor at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Illinois, US). His clinical and research interests focus on lung cancer. He has led several research projects in Immuno-oncology.
Dr. Rafi Ahmed, Ph.D., is Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Emory University School of Medicine, where he is also the director of the Emory Vaccine Center. His work has uncovered the primary role of the PD-1 inhibitory receptor in the promotion of T cell dysfunction during chronic infection which directly led to the successful use of PD-1 checkpoint blockade therapy in cancer patients. He has been a member of Scientific Advisory Board for the last three years, and he will continue to collaborate with NIT.
About NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) (rhIL-7-hyFc)
NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) is the only clinical-stage long-acting human IL-7 and is being developed in oncologic and immunologic indications, where T cell amplification and increased functionality may provide clinical benefit. IL-7 is a fundamental cytokine for naïve and memory T cell development and sustaining immune response to chronic antigens (as in cancer) or foreign antigens (as in infectious diseases). NT-I7 exhibits favorable PK/PD and safety profiles, making it an ideal combination partner. NT-I7 is being studied in multiple clinical trials in solid tumors and as vaccine adjuvant. Studies are being planned for testing in hematologic malignancies, additional solid tumors and other immunology-focused indications.
About NeoImmuneTech, Inc.
NeoImmuneTech, Inc. (NIT) is a clinical-stage T cell-focused biopharmaceutical companydedicated to expanding the horizon of immuno-oncology and enhancing immunity to infectious diseases. NIT is led by the scientific founder and inventor of NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) and has a strong executive team with rich industry experience. NIT is expanding rapidly in personnel and operations, as well as partnering with industry and academic leaders to investigate NT-I7 as monotherapy and in combination with various immunotherapeutics. For more information, please visit www.neoimmunetech.com.
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The statements contained herein may contain certain forward-looking statements relating to NeoImmuneTech, Inc. (the "Company") that are based on its beliefs and expectations about the future. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions about the future, some of which are beyond the Company's control and are not a guarantee of future performance or developments. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that arise after the date of these documents. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking information or statements contained herein.
Some of the data contained in these documents were obtained from various external sources, and the Company has not independently verified such data. Accordingly, the Company makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the data, and such data involves risks and uncertainties and is subject to change based on various factors.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — NWS Fort Worth reports there is potential for late Friday night storms in North Texas.
After a hot week in the region chances for showers and storms will be back Friday night alongside a dryline and ahead of an incoming cold front. “Some storms could become strong to severe, with damaging winds and hail the main threats. It is still a bit uncertain how widespread and how intense storms will be, so check back for updated information over the next few days.”
The center adds that Friday evening the northwest portion of North Texas could experience some isolated thunderstorms and the potential for some of those storms could become severe with large hail and damaging winds as the main threats.
Overnight Friday into Saturday showers and storms cold move into a majority of the region with damaging wind gusts as the primary severe weather threat. | https://cw33.com/news/local/quick-look-at-potential-friday-storms-in-north-texas/ | 2022-05-18T18:18:50Z |
North America's Leading Blow Dry Bar Franchise Continues to Expand, Growing with Existing Franchisees
ARLINGTON, Va., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America's original blow dry bar and blow dry bar franchise, has announced the signing of a multi-unit agreement with an existing franchisee that will mark its debut in Virginia and expansion in Texas. With this agreement, Blo Blow Dry Bar continues to extend its growth in the states and internationally with over 140 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Spearheading this growth in Virginia and Texas is existing Blo franchisee Velma McMillan. As a former Mary Kay employee with a passion for beauty and wellness, McMillan also holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, a Master's in Marketing and is a licensed personalized lines coverage specialist in 39 states and a claims adjuster in 10 states. A frequent guest to Blo herself, McMillan wanted a location closer to home, thus becoming a franchisee and opening her first location in Rockwall, Texas.
"I opened my first location after falling in love with the blow outs and concept at Blo," said McMillan. "As a big traveler, I kept finding myself in need of a place to get my hair done like I would at home. I saw an opportunity to bring Blo to Virginia, a frequent spot of mine, and open a second bar here in Texas. Being a long-time fan of Blo Blow Dry Bar, I'm excited for my blood to continue to run pink and introduce the brand to new communities across the nation."
With a favorable real estate landscape and vast opportunity for market growth, company executives are actively seeking franchisees to continue to expand in key markets across the country.
"As the brand continues to grow, we're seeing new and existing franchisees looking to expand with us," said, Patrick Pantano, Vice President, Franchise Development, Blo Blow Dry Bar. "We're excited to enter Virginia and reach a new demographic in Texas as we build off the great franchise development momentum we saw in 2021. Velma is a proven, passionate franchisee and we're confident she will keep building off the success of her first location."
Blo Blow Dry Bar creates a space where people of all ages, ethnicities and orientations are welcomed, represented and made to feel gorgeous while emphasizing the need for self-care and wellness. Combining a sophisticated design with a fun and energetic environment, the blow dry bar cultivates a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests upon their arrival, during and after their services. Expertly trained stylists are available for consultation seven days a week to meet the needs of all guests. The brand's hair menu includes their signature styles, ranging from sleek and straight to lively and bouncy curls, with customizable options such as braids, ponytails and updos for any occasion. Blo also offers makeup services from expert artists on-hand to help guests look and feel amazing for any occasion.
The growing franchise is just at the start of the runway, staking its claim as a leader in the $47 billion a year industry and continues to expand at a rapid rate. Every year, more cities across the globe are painted pink. Every day, a new guest discovers how wonderful the Blo Blow Dry Bar experience is. Superior service and consistent results are a top priority for all guests as well as franchisees. The brand goes beyond beauty – it is strategically positioned to meet growing customer demands within the wellness and self-care industries with an established foundation for business success.
"These new locations in Virginia and Texas will provide the opportunity for a new group of individuals to get catwalk-quality blow outs," said Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar. "Our proven business model, strong culture and exceptional franchisees allows for great growth opportunities for our sector-leading brand."
Blo Blow Dry Bar is currently seeking single- and multi- unit operators to join the brand's rapid expansion. For more information about franchise opportunities visit https://franchise.blomedry.com/.
About Blo Blow Dry Bar
Blo Blow Dry Bar is North America's original blow dry bar and the world's largest blow dry bar franchise. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the "no cuts, no color" concept: only blow outs. Since opening its first location in Canada in 2007, Blo has grown to over 140 locations across the U.S. and Canada and continues to expand rapidly. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week. For more information visit www.blomedry.com.
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The New England real estate company is returning to Portsmouth to strengthen its service in the Seacoast NH region
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group today opened an office in one of the hottest neighborhoods on the Seacoast. The company's location at 95 Brewery Lane represents a renewed presence in Portsmouth, and will provide clients in New Hampshire's Seacoast region with the high level of service the Masiello Group is known for.
The location in Portsmouth's West End–one of the fastest growing housing markets in the region–puts the Masiello Group within walking distance of many popular Portsmouth neighborhoods, with both new home construction and beautiful historic homes.
"Portsmouth is such a unique and lively community, with tons to do and gorgeous homes to choose from," said Donna Gerry, Regional Sales Director for The Masiello Group. "We're excited to have an office in the heart of the West End and to become a bigger part of this community."
The office won't just be a hub for Portsmouth home sellers and buyers, however. Agents working within the office will serve the entire region.
"The office complements our already strong presence in the area," said Gerry. "With offices in Hampton, Dover and Durham, our agents are able to meet clients where they're at."
The new office is a reflection of The Masiello Group's commitment to the client and building a strong business culture. It is another location where agents can meet with customers face-to-face, which is in higher demand as the country transitions out of COVID-19 restrictions. It is also a place for agents to meet, collaborate and engage with the wider community, whether it's as members of local Chambers of Commerce or organizing charitable giving events. For decades, the company has put an emphasis on exceptional service, community engagement, and agent availability, and this renewed presence aligns well with the overall culture of the company.
Beyond helping home buyers find their forever home, The Masiello Group agents want people to know they are also a resource for anyone who has questions about the homebuying process.
"We're a source of value and expertise," said Gerry. "We want to make the homebuying experience positive and ensure all home sellers and homebuyers have the information they need."
With more than 35 offices throughout Northern New England, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group is the largest real estate firm north of Boston and is the only company in the region to offer a complete spectrum of home services, including mortgage, title, home warranty, homeowner insurance, and relocation services. The Masiello Group was recently named a Top 25 Broker by Realogy Leads Group in recognition of its excellent performance and customer satisfaction. In January 2022, Swanepoel Power 200 recognized Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Masiello as one of the most influential leaders in the residential real estate industry. For more information, visit www.masiello.com.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — After a day of did they or didn’t they speculation, Kourtney Kardashian confirmed Wednesday on Instagram that her Las Vegas wedding was just for fun and she’s not legally hitched to Travis Barker.
“Once upon a time in a land far, far away (Las Vegas) at 2am, after an epic night and a little tequila, a queen and her handsome king ventured out to the only open chapel with an Elvis and got married (with no license). Practice makes perfect,” Kardashian wrote under photos of the two at One Love Wedding chapel.
They requested an Elvis impersonator and chapel owner Marty Frierson told The Associated Press that he drummed one up after somebody booked the gig and paid online. Frierson said he served as a “witness” when the small group rolled in after the Grammys on Sunday with security and a photographer of their own.
Word of the “marriage” spread quickly Tuesday, but no marriage license could be found. Kardashian and representatives for the Blink-182 drummer did not return emails that day seeking clarification, and the PDA-loving couple was mum until Kardashian’s Instagram post.
Frierson was cagey Tuesday when he took on the media swarm.
“They came and got married and they paid for it,” he said about the ceremony at his small business in an old Las Vegas home a few blocks from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau. He said the ceremony cost about $600 and took about 30 minutes.
“I’m not showing you the paperwork,” Frierson said. “They came in with a white envelope. They paid.”
He never laid eyes on a marriage license. A county spokesman, Dan Kulin, said Kardashian and Barker did not obtain a license in Las Vegas, but could have wed using documents obtained in any county in Nevada.
The two requested an Elvis officiant, Frierson said. They arrived in a limousine with four others. He said he and staff members were barred from recording or taking photos. The Elvis impersonator sang three songs, but Frierson said he couldn’t remember which ones. He provided Kardashian with a small bouquet of red roses that she tossed for photos afterward in a driveway.
No worries, Kourt and Trav fans. Much ado in the way of wedding celebrations is planned for later, TMZ said.
Barker, 46, popped the question in October, beachside with a ring of red roses and white candles at a Montecito, California, hotel. But no wedding date had been announced. The couple’s penchant for PDA has been legendary since they hooked up.
The two went Instagram official with their relationship in February 2021.
The 42-year-old Kardashian never wed the father of her three children, Scott Disick. Barker has been married twice. His first marriage, to Melissa Kennedy, lasted nine months. His last divorce, from Shanna Moakler, came in 2008. The two wed in 2004 and share two teenage children.
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CLAYTON, N.Y., July 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The question: could it happen?
Could an angler win a Bassmaster Elite Series event with a four-day limit of 20 smallmouth bass that weighed 100 pounds or more?
It was asked by many throughout the week, and rookie Jay Przekurat of Stevens Point, Wis., gladly answered with a four-day total of 102 pounds, 9 ounces that won the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River.
Prior to this event, no angler in recorded sportfishing history had ever reached 100 pounds solely with smallmouth. But with a rare stretch of calm, sunny weather and Wednesday's super moon igniting the fish, Przekurat did just that.
His feat earned him a spot in the prestigious Bassmaster Century Club, which recognizes a four-day total of 100 pounds. It also earned him one of the most prestigious trophies in pro fishing and the $100,000 top prize.
"Trying to take in the moment during the day of the tournament is pretty hard because you're just focused on catching 5-pounders out there," Przekurat said. "You're running back to the ramp and you start getting a little emotional. There's no other feeling like it."
Technically, second-place finisher Cory Johnston of Cavan, Canada, was the first to enter the Century Club with all smallmouth. Starting Championship Sunday in eighth place, Johnston took the stage before Przekurat and tallied 100-5.
Nevertheless, Przekurat said winning against a final field stacked with heavy hitters was particularly rewarding.
"One of my goals was to beat the Johnston brothers (Cory and sixth-place Chris)," Przekurat joked. "They've been coming to my home waters of Sturgeon Bay and taking our money for years, so I had to come over here and take theirs this time."
Przekurat started the event with his biggest catch — a 26-13 limit that put him 1-2 behind Day 1 leader and fellow rookie Jacob Foutz of Charleston, Tenn. Adding 25-8 on Day 2 sent Przekurat into Semifinal Saturday with a 1-13 lead over Cory Johnston.
Weighing 24-12 on Day 3 extended his advantage to a margin of 2-15 over Bob Downey of Detroit Lakes, Minn. Przekurat surged across the finish line with a final catch of 25-8 and edged Johnston by 2-4.
Przekurat caught his fish on a drop shot with a green pumpkin Strike King Half Shell. He used a No. 2 Gamakatsu G-Finesse drop-shot hook and a 1/4-ounce tungsten cylinder weight.
Przekurat spent all four days in Lake Ontario, south of Chaumont Bay. His starting spot was the north bank of Black River Bay — a postspawn staging area in 15 to 20 feet where smallmouth were gorging on abundant baitfish.
When fishing pressure and calm conditions took their toll on the bite, he would relocate to another postspawn spot, this one in 8 to 12 feet outside of Chaumont Bay. Windy and rainy weather limited practice efforts, but fortunately, Przekurat found enough potential to last four days.
"I settled on these areas because that's all I had and I really didn't feel like exploring during the tournament," he said. "I know in smallmouth tournaments, you need to hunker down and focus on fishing because you need to be catching 5-pounders. Sometimes, it takes a while to catch those fish."
In addition to making history in the Century Club, Przekurat also became the youngest Elite Series champion. At 23 years and 26 days old, he broke the record previously held by Casey Ashley, who won the 2007 Elite on Smith Mountain Lake at 23 years, four months and nine days old — also in his rookie season.
Johnston spent all of his time in Lake Ontario, mostly near the Wolfe Island area. Looking for postspawn fish roaming the shallows, he caught the majority of his bass on a drop shot with a green pumpkin SPRO CJ Smasher.
Over the first three days, Johnston turned in limits of 26-3, 24-5 and 21-5. Day 4 saw him catch 28-8 — the event's heaviest bag, which included a 6-1.
"That was my goal going into today — to catch 28 and break 100 pounds," Johnston said. "I knew (Przekurat) was going to catch 24 to 25 pounds, so I did all I could out there. I left it all out there."
Stetson Blaylock of Little Rock, Ark., finished third with 98-15. Buoying his performance with a monster Day 2 limit of 27-11, Blaylock opened with 21-15, then added 23-3 and 26-2 the last two days.
Spending most of his time on Lake Ontario, Blaylock caught most of his bass drop shotting a YUM Warning Shot. He also caught bass on a Ned rig with a 1/6-ounce head and a YUM Ned Dinger and a small swimbait.
"Day 2, when I had that big bag, I had two big ones that I caught in the river right in front of takeoff," Blaylock said. "I caught some other good ones throughout the day, but those two fish were huge in that big bag that allowed me to be here on the final day."
Kyle Welcher of Opelika, Ala., won the $2,000 Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 6-12 from Day 1. Cory Johnston earned the daily $1,000 Phoenix Boats Big Bass award for his 6-1 Sunday.
Cory Johnston also won the $2,000 VMC Monster Bag award with his catch of 28-8 on Championship Sunday.
Chris Zaldain of Fort Worth, Texas, took home $3,000 for being the highest-placing entrant in the Toyota Bonus Bucks program, and Paul Mueller of Naugatuck, Conn., earned $2,000 for being the second-highest placing entrant.
As part of the Yamaha Power Pay program, Zaldain earned an additional $2,500 as the highest-placing entrant and North Carolina pro Shane LeHew claimed an additional $1,500 for being the second-highest placing entrant.
Ed Loughran III of Richmond, Va., won the $1,000 BassTrakk Contingency award for the most accurate weight reporting.
Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum, Idaho, extended his lead in the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 612 points. David Mullins of Mt. Carmel, Tenn., is in second with 571, followed by John Cox of DeBary, Fla., with 561, Brandon Lester of Fayetteville, Tenn., with 546 and Drew Benton of Blakey, Ga. with 527.
Przekurat leads the Falcon Rods Rookie of the Year standings with 455 points, followed Foutz (444), Cody Huff of Ava, Mo., (388), Joseph Webster of Hamilton, Ala., (386) and Josh Douglas of Isle, Minn., with 348.
The Bassmaster Elite at St Lawrence River was hosted by Jefferson County in cooperation with the 1000 Islands Clayton Chamber of Commerce.
2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Berkley, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Progressive Insurance, Ranger Boats, Rapala, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha
2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: AFTCO, Daiwa, Garmin, Huk Performance Fishing, Marathon, Strike King, Triton Boats, VMC
2022 Bassmaster Conservation Partners: AFTCO, Yamaha Rightwaters
Media Contact: Emily Harley, B.A.S.S. Communications Manager, 205-313-0945, eharley@bassmaster.com
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WILLOW PARK, Texas, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProFrac Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PFHC) ("ProFrac" or the "Company") announced today that it will release its first quarter 2022 results on Thursday, June 16, 2022 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet, on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central.
For those who cannot listen to the live call, a replay will be available through June 24, 2022 and may be accessed by dialing 201-612-7415 and using pass code 13730279#. Also, an archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call https://ir.pfholdingscorp.com/news-events/ir-calendar for 90 days.
About ProFrac Holding Corp.
ProFrac Holding Corp. is a growth-oriented, vertically integrated and innovation-driven energy services company providing hydraulic fracturing, completion services and other complementary products and services to leading upstream oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration and production ("E&P") of North American unconventional oil and natural gas resources. Founded in 2016, The Company was built to be the go-to service provider for E&P companies' most demanding hydraulic fracturing needs. ProFrac is focused on employing new technologies to significantly reduce "greenhouse gas" emissions and increase efficiency in what has historically been an emissions-intensive component of the unconventional E&P development process. For more information, please visit the Company's website, https://www.pfholdingscorp.com
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Effort will support Army's modernization initiatives for Multi-Domain Operations
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading commercial provider of space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, today announced its two-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC). Under the CRADA, HawkEye 360 will develop and demonstrate new commercial overhead RF-sensing capabilities that could provide relevant tactical support for the warfighter. SMDC will assist in the testing of these capabilities in relevant exercises to evaluate the utility to the tactical warfighter.
"We are excited to partner with the U.S. Army to rapidly develop and prove new techniques that can be quickly transitioned into high-value operational capability," said Alex Fox, HawkEye 360 Chief Growth Officer. "This partnership will support the Army's modernization initiative to develop more efficient, effective, and resilient systems that strengthen how the U.S. Army mobilizes, protects, and sustains expeditionary forces leveraging tactically relevant commercial RF information. We aim to seamlessly integrate our space-based RF data into their Multi-Domain Operational environment."
SMDC develops and provides current and future global space, missile defense, and high-altitude capabilities to the Army, Joint Force, and our allies and partners, to enable multi-domain combat effects; enhance deterrence, assurance, and detection of strategic attacks; and protect the nation. SMDC conducts integrated planning and synchronized operations in the execution of their space and missile defense missions and preparing for future conflict. Operating in all domains with allies, partners in the air, at sea, in space, in cyberspace, in the electromagnetic spectrum, and in the information environment.
"We are excited to be able to evaluate the utility of this type of capability for the tactical warfighter. Going forward, small satellite capabilities such as those offered by HawkEye 360 could provide advantages to the tactical warfighter," said Mr. Chip Hardy, Division Chief of the SMDC Space Applications Division.
Under the agreement, HawkEye 360 will conduct on-orbit experiments and demonstrations of its satellites and ground systems to deliver affordable, timely, and scalable tactical RF information. Activities will include satellite tasking, direct downlink to mobile ground stations, signal detection, characterization, geolocation, integration and dissemination into Army systems, and automated tip-and-cue of Army ISR assets.
For more information on HawkEye 360, please visit https://www.he360.com/ .
HawkEye 360 is delivering a revolutionary source of global knowledge based on radio frequency (RF) geospatial intelligence to those working to make the world a safer place. The company operates the first-of-its-kind commercial satellite constellation to detect, characterize, and geolocate a broad range of RF signals. This unique RF data and analytics equip our global customers with high-impact insights needed to make decisions with confidence. HawkEye 360 is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GeoBlue, the leader in high-tech, high-touch health insurance solutions for the globally mobile, announces the appointment of Simon Jackson as Chief Growth Officer, leading the organization's Sales, Client Management, and Sales Effectiveness teams.
Diego Fernández, President and CEO of GeoBlue said: "I am extremely excited to welcome Simon to GeoBlue's Executive Committee as our Chief Growth Officer. As market awareness and demand for our products continue to grow, Simon's extensive experience as a leader in the international benefits space will help us provide world-class solutions to the globally mobile and deliver on the high-touch, high-tech services people expect from GeoBlue."
Jackson joins GeoBlue from Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC, where he served as a Principal and Leader of Mercer's Expatriate Benefits Center of Excellence. He has over 20 years of sales and client management leadership experience working in the global benefits space at Bupa Global and UnitedHealthcare Global and has previously held roles such as Chief Commercial Officer, National Vice President of Sales, Director of Sales – Global Solutions, and Head of Sales and Account Management for both Europe and North America.
Jackson shares, "I am delighted to be joining GeoBlue to lead the growth team and to catapult GeoBlue to the next level. Having led Bupa Global's initial entry into the U.S. market in the early 2000s, and UnitedHealthcare Global's launch of their expatriate solutions in the early 2010s, I am keenly aware of the opportunities in the globally mobile benefits space. GeoBlue is uniquely positioned to support globally mobile customers and to take advantage of the opportunities that will arise in the future."
Jackson received his bachelor's degree from the University of the West of England, Bristol, has a certificate in Global Benefits Management, and was selected by Bupa to attend a Senior Executive Development program at the Roffey Park Leadership Institute.
Lynn Pina, Chief Marketing Officer, GeoBlue
lpina@geo-blue.com | +1- 610-263-3061
Owned and backed by 15 Blue Cross Blue Shield companies and Bupa Global, GeoBlue is the trade name for the international health insurance programs of Worldwide Insurance Services, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, GeoBlue's purpose is to simplify the international healthcare experience for the globally mobile. GeoBlue members have access to one of the largest care networks in the world, coupled with high-tech, high-touch services that enable them to fulfill their international aspirations. Whether it's executives doing business in Tokyo, students studying in Spain, or tourists traveling the world, the power of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand is always within reach. To learn more, visit about.geo-blue.com.
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- 7 million people face threat of starvation
- Worst drought in 40 years
- No rain likely for fifth consecutive year
MOGADISHU, Somalia, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunger and drought in Somalia are destroying livelihoods and have forced more than 800,000 people to flee their homes, with more than 7 million (1) facing severe food insecurity, according to global aid organization World Vision.
Forecasts indicate the crisis is set to worsen over the coming months, with a record fifth failed rainy season likely across the country. (2) This is Somalia's worst drought in 40 years (3), with more than 200,000 people one step away from famine-like conditions (4). An estimated 1.5 million Somali children under the age of 5 are at risk of acute malnutrition by the end of the year. (5)
"I've met many … families who have walked for days in the hope of reaching areas where they can access food to feed their hungry children," said Tobias Oloo, acting director of World Vision Somalia. "Most mothers we meet at our nutrition clinics have at least one child who is malnourished. Some of their children died before they could reach help."
Mark Smith, World Vision's vice president of humanitarian emergency affairs, said the need in Baidoa, Somalia is overwhelming. "We finish doing (food) distributions and a whole new group of people will arrive the following day in desperate need."
Millions of Somali households are struggling to cope with rising food prices, while drought has decimated crops and livestock, weakening people's purchasing power. At the same time, displaced children are dropping out of school to migrate or work in order to earn their next meal.
Fifteen-year-old Suldana receives 70 cents a day for doing housework. "I wash dishes and do other light chores … I do this every day, all day because I have to bring food to my family. Sometimes it is hard to get customers. Some of the customers are bad people. They mistreat you, especially when you are a girl," she said.
World Vision fears that the war in Ukraine has distracted global attention from a hunger crisis that has been accelerating across the Horn of Africa for months. Somalia's humanitarian appeal remains significantly underfunded; only 42% of the funds required to meet existing needs have been provided.
"We know from experience that vulnerable children suffer the most in crisis situations. In the 2011 Somalia famine, half of the 250,000 people who died were children under 5 years of age," said Oloo. "We are calling on the international community to immediately prioritize the lives of millions of children and their families who [are at] risk of dying from starvation. The time to act is now."
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. With staff in nearly 100 countries, World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. For more information, please visit www.WorldVision.org/media-center/ or on Twitter @WorldVisionUSA.
World Vision's work in Somalia includes providing food, cash, nutrition and water assistance, and child protection support to families affected by drought and hunger. To date, our emergency response has reached over a million people, including half a million children.
(1) IPC report, June 6, 2022: https://www.ipcinfo.org/ipc-country-analysis/details-map/en/c/1155662/
(2) FAO report, May 30, 2022: https://www.fao.org/3/cc0312en/cc0312en.pdf
(3) WFP, June 6, 2022: As rains fail again, catastrophic hunger looms over Somalia | World Food Programme (wfp.org)
(4) OCHA Situation Report, July 4, 2022: https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/somalia-drought-response-and-famine-prevention-situation-report-no-8-30-june-2022
(5) UNICEF press release, June 7, 2022: https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/explosion-child-deaths-imminent-horn-africa-if-world-does-not-act-immediately-unicef
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention TuSimple Holdings Inc. ("TuSimple") (NASDAQ: TSP) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who: (a) purchased or otherwise acquired TuSimple common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with TuSimple's April 15, 2021 initial public offering; and/or (b) that purchased or otherwise acquired TuSimple securities between April 15, 2021 and August 1, 2022, both dates inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in TuSimple, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against TuSimple includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) TuSimple's commitment to safety was significantly overstated and defendants concealed fundamental problems with the Company's technology; (ii) TuSimple was rushing the testing of its autonomous driving technology in order to deliver driverless trucks to the market ahead of its more safety-conscious competitors; (iii) there was a corporate culture within TuSimple that suppressed or ignored safety concerns in favor of unrealistically ambitious testing and delivery schedules; (iv) the aforementioned conduct made accidents involving the Company's autonomous driving technology more likely; (v) the aforementioned conduct invited enhanced regulatory scrutiny and investigatory action toward the Company; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: October 31, 2022
Aggrieved TuSimple investors only have until October 31, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SALADO — When Andrea Diaz heard a catastrophe hit the village she’s made her home since August, she knew she had to take action to help her neighbors in need.
“We consider all of our customers family,” she said. “That’s just what we do. Help each other. I just asked my husband ‘What can we do to help?’ We closed down our sales completely, and we were just making food to give away.”
At first, the family-owned and -operated La Familia’s Rolling Restaurant was going to offer breakfast tacos to anyone needing a meal while they dealt with the EF-3, 165-mph Cedar Valley tornado that devastated the area on April 12. More than 70 structures were damaged or destroyed.
“Everyone in the community just came together and donated so much that we were able to do it for three days,” Diaz said. “We did Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, immediately after it hit. We were doing breakfast tacos. The first night, we did a spaghetti dinner, and the next, we did an alfredo dinner. We were doing different things that we could feed a large amount of people. We probably made about 400 plates altogether.”
Most of the meals were packed and distributed by volunteers.
“Nobody really came out because everyone was working out there,” Diaz said. “What we were doing was making the food and boxing it. A lot of people did come, and we delivered to the first responders at the fire station. But we had a lot of volunteers from Crossroad Church in Belton come to pick it up and take it out to everyone working and cleaning out. We just cooked. Everyone else brought the food and donated money so we could keep cooking.”
Diaz has lived in big cities as well as other small towns. She said Salado has been very welcoming to her family and her business.
“We love Salado, and we love our people,” she said. “We just love our whole community. This is a really tight-knit community. Everyone came together. The whole community just came together. It was awesome to see everybody come together. If it weren’t for everybody, we wouldn’t have been able to do it. I’m really happy to be here.”
Her family was not affected by the tornado, but the hail that accompanied it did damage her home.
“We had bad roof damage at our house that night,” Diaz said. “We had our electricity flicker, but that was it. My husband had some dings on his truck, but nothing major.”
Diaz has had the food truck for about a year but recently stationed it at 3366 FM 2484.
“We did events all over Bell County,” said Diaz. “This is our stationary place. We started here in February.”
The truck offers a fusion of southern, Mexican and Tex-Mex food.
“They’re all family recipes,” Diaz said. “I was born in Houston and raised in Florida. I have a biracial family — Mexican and American.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_89fbc838-c377-11ec-9e40-bf8d2e6c73d2.html | 2022-04-24T04:39:35Z |
THUNDER BAY, ON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Clean Air Metals Inc. ("Clean Air Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: AIR) (FRA: CKU) (OTCQB: CLRMF) announces that it has filed its unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three month period ended April 30, 2022, available for viewing on www.sedar.com.
First Quarter Financial Highlights
- Total assets as at April 30, 2022 of $45,350,018
- Total cash as at April 30, 2022 of $7,265,049
- Working capital as at April 30, 2022 of $5,859,911
- Shareholder's equity as at April 30, 2022 of $41,742,012
During the first quarter ended April 30, 2022 as previously reported, the Company:
- closed a private placement raising gross proceeds of approximately $12.5 million through the issuance of 12,280,800 flow-through units at $0.285, 10,869,600 flow-through units at $0.23 and 32.25 million non-flow-through units at $0.20.
- signed an exploration agreement with Fort William First Nation, Red Rock Indian Band and the Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, which confirms a framework for a mutually beneficial relationship between the co-operating participants regarding the Company's Thunder Bay North project.
- Completed a total of 34 holes on the Escape Deposit for a cumulative total of 13,103 m of drilling.
Financial Summary
Full details of the financial reports and operating results for the three month period ended April 30, 2022 are described in the Company's unaudited consolidated interim financial statements with accompanying notes and related Management's Discussion and Analysis, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Social Engagement
Clean Air Metals Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Panoramic PGMs (Canada) Ltd. acknowledge that the Thunder Bay North Project is on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation, Red Rock Indian Band and Biinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishinabek. The parties together are the Cooperating Participants in a Memorandum of Agreement dated January 9, 2021 (press release January 11, 2021) and Exploration Agreement signed April 13, 2022 (press release April 14, 2022).
The Company appreciates the opportunity to work in these territories and remains committed to the recognition and respect of those who have lived, traveled, and gathered on the lands since time immemorial. Clean Air Metals is committed to stewarding Indigenous heritage and remains committed to building, fostering and encouraging a respectful relationship with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples based upon principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation.
About Clean Air Metals Inc.
Clean Air Metals' flagship asset is the 100% owned, high grade Thunder Bay North Project, a platinum, palladium, copper, nickel project located near the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario and the Lac des Iles Mine owned by Impala Platinum. The Thunder Bay North Project hosts the twin magma conduit bodies which host the Current and Escape deposits forming the basis for a robust preliminary economic assessment PEA) filed January 12, 2002. The PEA of a ramp access underground mine and on-site 3600tpd milling complex and the 2-year trailing average price deck, features a pretax NPV5 of C$425m and an IRR of 31% on initial capital of $378m over a 10-year mine life.
Executive Chair Jim Gallagher and CEO Abraham Drost lead an experienced technical team who are using the Norilsk magma conduit stratigraphic and mineral deposit model to guide ongoing exploration and development feasibility studies for a low-carbon, all-electric sustainable mining operation at Thunder Bay North. As the former CEO of North American Palladium Ltd. which owned the Lac des Iles Mine prior to the sale to Impala Platinum in December 2019, Jim Gallagher and team are credited with the mine turnaround and creation of significant value for shareholders.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Abraham Drost"
Abraham Drost, Chief Executive Officer of Clean Air Metals Inc.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note
The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. Any statements that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: political and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to the Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the Company's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Actual events or results could differ materially from the Company's expectations or projections.
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EMEISHAN, China, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 15th, the city of Emeishan hosted a culture and tourism marketing and sales press conference in Chengdu, where "five major" promotion activities and boutique tourism routes.
Located around the 30th parallel north, Mount Emei is situated close to southwestern China's mega city Chengdu. Boasting a max elevation of 3,099m and a forest coverage rate of 94%, Mount Emei is also world-famous as both World Cultural Heritage and World Natural Heritage.
For the second half of the year, the Mount Emei scenic zone has unveiled the "five major" promotion activities to attract visitors, including admission ticket "buy one get one free" for citizens of Sichuan and Chongqing, and a total of 3,000 free admission tickets up for grabs every month, which are accessible to domestic and foreign visitors alike by simply following the scenic zone's official WeChat Public Account, according to the Municipal Government of Emeishan City. In addition, those under the age of 18 years-old may enter the scenic free of charge between July 1st and August 31st, admission ticket+sightseeing vehicle ticket+cable car ticket are given out to social media influencers for free, and individuals related to Teachers' Day, International Students' Day, Journalist Day, etc. are entitled to free admission.
Furthermore, Mount Emei is also rolling out even bigger discounts for its culture and tourism products. Students may enjoy 50% off for the Only Emeishan live action performance, and admission is waived for high school students that participated in China college entrance examination. Teachers and students are entitled to free or half-price access to the hot springs at resorts and hotels such as Mount Emei Hot Spring Hotel, JZ Hotel and Yu Quan Wan.
To fully enhance tourist experience around the mountain, the city of Emeishan has invested in the construction of Utopia, Sixi Valley Karst Cave, Ling Xiu Hot Spring, Happy Water World at Yu Quan Wan, etc., and developed new tourism activities like rock climbing, parasailing and study-travel programs. Worth noting is that the Mount Emei scenic zone is going to unveil its "cloud sea and starry sky camping" at Leidongping, which is located some 2,000m above sea level, toward the end of July. Tourists may stay at the camp ground and enjoy a meal of hot pot in the "cloud sea" and under a "starry sky".
The summer vacation period in July is emphatically fueling the rapid recovery of the Mount Emei tourism market. The scenic zone's daily average visitor count has maintained at around 20,000 visitors, with the number nearing 30,000 on weekends. So far this month, the scenic zone has already received 256,000 visitors.
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PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinema of Horrors Haunted House, in its fifth year at Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, WA, will return to haunt the old, abandoned Three Rivers Cinema beginning on September 30th. The event opened in 2016 and was shuttered due to COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021. According to the Scare Factor, it's voted as a "must-see haunted house in the state of Washington" This year's frightful fun includes four brand-new haunted houses, scare zones, and a Halloween boutique.
Guests will get to experience the spooks, thrills, and chills of Pumpkin Manor, try to escape the warden of Ripper Asylum, come face to face with crazed clowns in a 3D funhouse, and encounter the ghastly legends of the bayou.
The Cinema of Horrors Haunted House will be open September 30 – October 1st, 7-8th, 14-15th, 21-23rd & 28-31st, 2022. Doors open at 7:00 pm and close at 11:00 pm nightly.
Tickets range from $20-40 per person and can be purchased online at kelso.cinemaofhorrors.com.
Event Address: 1301 Grade St. Kelso, WA 98626
The Cinema of Horrors is presented by Treadway Events, Three Rivers Mall, KUKN, KLOG & The Wave Radio Stations and Kelso-Longview Chamber Of Commerce.
About Treadway Events: Treadway Events is a full-service event management agency based in Portland, OR. Helping nonprofit organizations, individuals, and Fortune 500 companies in Oregon, Washington deliver unmissable live event experiences. Treadway produces and owns various annual, themed events such as the Cinema of Horrors haunted house in Kelso, WA.
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Avianca Group is the first LAC-based airline to distribute its NDC content through Sabre marketplace
Sabre has activated the group's NDC offers in several countries
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced that Avianca Group's New Distribution Capability (NDC) content is now available to travel agencies, travel buyers and developer partners in several countries.
Avianca Group – which includes Avianca Airlines as well as Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca Ecuador and TACA International Airlines – is the first Latin American carrier to distribute its NDC offers through Sabre's marketplace. The Colombia-based airline group plans to roll out its NDC content in two initial waves: The first one started on Aug. 1; the second is targeted for Aug. 15 and is expected to include more than 50 countries across the globe, including Australia, Ecuador, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.
"We are excited about this milestone. The experience and expertise of Sabre's team has been crucial to make the implementation happen quickly," said Catalina Nannig, vice president of Sales & Distribution at Avianca. "Joining Sabre's Beyond NDC family has been a valuable experience, and we are looking forward to expanding the reach of our offers to better serve our customers across the globe."
Sabre-connected agencies and developer partners can now shop, book and service NDC offers alongside other content using Sabre's Offer and Order APIs, agency point-of-sale tool Sabre Red 360 as well as corporate online booking tool GetThere – all within a familiar booking environment. The roll-out of NDC offers follows a pilot phase with travel agencies in Brazil, El Salvador, and the United States.
"For us as travel retailers, it is essential to have access to the right air and ancillary content – and to be able to easily compare offers from various sources. Sabre's end-to-end approach and appreciation of agency workflows helps us operate more efficiently," said José Miguel Guzmán, owner, Leman's Travel. "We are impressed by Sabre's agility and flexibility and are happy to be able to offer Avianca Group's NDC content to our customers going forward."
Going Beyond NDC is an area of focus for Sabre as an enabler of its vision to be the premier global technology platform in travel. Today, more than 3,000 agencies are shopping, booking, and servicing NDC content through the Sabre marketplace. Sabre is engaged with more than 25 airlines to distribute their NDC content through its GDS.
"Sabre has always been focused on providing a consistent distribution experience, regardless of the channel – and NDC is a part of that approach", said Kathy Morgan, vice president, NDC and Airline Supply, Sabre Travel Solutions. "Integrating with Sabre's marketplace will help enable Avianca Group to distribute its NDC content consistently and efficiently to third-party travel sellers. This will also help equip Avianca to meet the ever-changing needs of travelers, enjoy a more dynamic distribution environment, and open new revenue opportunities."
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre's technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.
AVIANCA GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED includes Avianca -Star Alliance member-, LifeMiles and Avianca Cargo. In passenger transportation and with more than 102 years of continuous operation since 1919, Avianca is the leading airline in Colombia, Ecuador, Central America and has one of the largest airline operations in Latin America with 130 routes, 3,800 weekly flights and a fleet of more than 110 Airbus 320 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, connecting to around 65 destinations in the Americas and Europe. More than 10 million members and 450 allied brands are part of its loyalty program, LifeMiles, one of the largest in the region. In cargo transportation, Avianca Cargo is a leader in the region and is the main airline in different markets in the Americas. It serves more than 50 destinations with a fleet of Airbus A330 freighters, along with its operation of passenger aircraft bellies. Avianca successfully emerged from Chapter 11 at the end of 2021 and today, has a team of more than 12,000 people committed to providing safe, convenient, affordable and friendly service to its customers. More information is available at www.avianca.com
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 127 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Idaho officials reported 127 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death over the weekend.
That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March 2020 to 445,167.
There are a total of 348,826 confirmed cases and 96,341 probable cases in all 44 of the 44 counties in Idaho, according to numbers released from the local health districts and the state. See the chart below.
The state said 103,938 people have received one dose of a two dose series, and 410,295 people have received an additional or booster dose. 2,348,890 total doses have been administered. 934,557 people are fully vaccinated.
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 3 new confirmed and probable case of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 37,952. Out of those cases, 37,419 have recovered from COVID-19. There are 511 deaths in the health district. You can view more HERE.
SIPH covers Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Butte, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power.
With decreasing cases being reported, Eastern Idaho Public Health will be updating its dashboard weekly each Monday. There are a total of 19 active cases and 472 total deaths. You can view more HERE.
EIPH said 115,543 people in the health district are fully vaccinated. There have been 9,841 breakthrough cases, and those cases averaged 222 days from completing the vaccine.
EIPH covers Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton counties.
The hotspots so far this week are Ada County, Kootenai County, Bannock County, Valley County and Blaine County.
The average age of Idahoans with COVID-19 is 39.0 years and ranges from 1 to 100 years of age. The data excludes 79 persons with unknown age.
The age group with the most cases is 18-29 with 102,986 cases.
The state said 27 new hospitalizations have been reported bringing the total number to 17,023, and 3 new cases have been admitted to the ICU bringing the total to 2,921.
74,965 vaccine breakthrough cases have been reported.
1 new death was reported bringing the total recorded deaths to 4,914.
State officials say deaths by age group breaks down as follows:
- 2 person died in the age group less than 18
- 21 people died between the ages of 18 and 29
- 60 people died between the ages of 30 and 39
- 183 people died between the ages of 40 to 49
- 400 people who died were between the ages of 50 to 59
- 898 people were between the ages of 60 and 69
- 1,357 people were between the ages of 70 and 79
- 1,993 people were 80+
94.66% of deaths with known race were White. 0.9% of deaths with known race were Asian. 0.37% of deaths with known race were Black or African American, 1.88% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.33% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and 1.88% were "Other race/multiple races." The race category for 12 deaths is pending.
92.03% of deaths with known race were Non-Hispanic. 7.97% of deaths with known ethnicity were Hispanic. The ethnicity for 10 deaths is pending.
On Friday, the IDHW updated it's dashboard. Below are the changes to data visualizations implemented April 15:
- Daily Cases Trend: Case dates are bases on the date of report rather than the date the investigation record was added to the statewide data system. The date of report represents the earliest date of a record that established evidence of infection (e.g. lab report, medical record).
- Onset Date Trend: This graph was removed. Universal case investigation is no longer conducted and onset date is not available in most laboratory results.
- Estimated Recovered was removed. This cannot be calculated without onset date.
- -Counts of Asymptomatic cases was removed. Universal case investigation is no longer conducted and symptom status is not available in most laboratory results.
- Cases among Healthcare Workers was removed. Universal case investigation is no longer conducted and occupation is not available in most laboratory results.
- Cases by Date of Onset and Public Health District was removed. Universal case investigation is no longer conducted and onset date is not available in most laboratory results.
- Cases by Public Health District was added. This graph breaks out the daily cases trend by public health district of residence.
COVID-19 in Idaho
Below are the details released by the Idaho Division of Public Health. These numbers are updated after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday based on surveillance system records provided by health districts. Local public health districts may be announcing cases of COVID-19 that are not reflected in the state’s numbers. These numbers are preliminary and subject to change. | https://localnews8.com/health/coronavirus/2022/04/18/covid-19-updates-127-new-idaho-covid-19-cases-1-new-death/ | 2022-04-19T00:16:36Z |
MADISON, Wis., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation over this patriotic holiday is announcing to the nation that there are 75 million nonreligious adult Americans who want religion out of government — and are voting that way.
"We're putting public candidates and officials on notice that secular voters are here, that WE are the true 'values voters' and that it's time that our secular viewpoint be respected and represented," says FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor.
The campaign includes a renowned Native American composer, the founder of Black Nonbelievers, the founders of Hispanic American Freethinkers, nonreligious students and what FFRF calls "just ordinary, everyday atheists, agnostics and humanists who believe in the all-American ideal of true religious liberty."
FFRF, a national state/church watchdog with more than 36,000 members, is running billboard and newspaper ads over the July 4 weekend in about half of the United States, with the rest appearing around Constitution Day, Sept. 17.
FFRF's full-page advertisement, running in more than 20 dailies on Sunday, July 3 — most in capital cities, plus some larger metropolitan areas like Portland, Chicago and Philadelphia — states that nonbelievers "trust in reason, science and America's secular Constitution."
Brent Michael Davids, a celebrated Mohican composer identified as an atheist, is featured in FFRF's New York Times ad, saying, "The 'Nones' (those of us unaffiliated with religion) are now 29 percent of the U.S. population. We are the largest 'denomination' by religious identification."
Davids demands that religion be kept out of government and social policy, out of public schools, and out of bedrooms, personal lives and health care decisions — including when or whether to have children, and whom to love or marry.
"Use my tax dollars only for evidence-based, not faith-based, purposes," he urges.
The ad campaign is timely given the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, already shuttering clinics in about a dozen states and endangering access in many more. Gaylor notes that 98.8 percent of FFRF's membership supports Roe, which is consistent with a YouGov analysis showing that atheists, at 91 percent overall, are the most likely to identify as pro-choice.
Gaylor called alarming the Supreme Court trend to privilege religion and eviscerate individual rights. "That's why our secular voices must be heard."
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(The Hill) – Moral outrage can be a healthy part of the American Democratic process, motivating people to advocate for their beliefs and hold leaders accountable. The founding of the country, after all, is rooted in rebellion and a list of grievances outlined in the Declaration of Independence.
But top leaders are expressing worries about the dark side of outrage politics, and how it is incentivized through structural factors in the media and in the political system.
In an Independence Day op-ed in The Atlantic, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) lamented that “carefully constructed, prejudice-confirming arguments from the usual gang of sophists, grifters, and truth-deniers” have led to America being in “denial” of serious threats.
“The phenomenon is basically the same on both sides. There’s always a wing that will never be happy, where you can never be liberal enough for them, or progressive enough for them. And on the right, never be right-wing enough for them,” Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) said in an interview.
“They engage in grievance politics more than anything else. They self-victimize in very mysterious ways. And they use that self-victimization as a weapon to wield,” Crenshaw said.
To some, recent confrontations motivated by political outrage have gone too far.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), one of two Republicans on the House Jan. 6 Select Committee, has shared threatening letters and voicemails he’s received. Protesters gathered outside the homes of Supreme Court justices to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and then outside a D.C. steakhouse as conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh dined, prompting condemnation from the restaurant.
Humans may be wired to be attracted to outrage.
Mark Lenkner, a librarian and assistant professor at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas who has written about political outrage, pointed to the philosopher Robert Solomon describing anger as being an energizing experience.
“In the case of politics, and moral issues, it gets tinged and heightened with moral expectations. So not only do I move from being a victim to being the accuser, but it’s more like I moved from being the victim to being the judge of your actions, and there’s more power in that,” Lenker said.
Other systems then build on capitalizing on moral outrage.
Jeff Berry, a professor of political science at Tufts University and co-author of “The Outrage Industry: Political Opinion Media and the New Incivility,” said that technological and market changes have increased political outrage in the media.
Americans used to listen to the radio for music, but the advent of CDs and digital music prompted a shift toward talk radio and the creation of conservative talk radio giants like Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin.
Before the advent of cable and satellite television, networks would need to partner with hundreds of local affiliates across the country to get a national audience, incentivizing them to appeal to the widest audience possible. A cable network, on the other hand, does not have that structural hurdle and can be profitable by appealing to a smaller audience.
“Outrage is a business and it’s feeding a product. It’s supplying a product to people who want to be angry, and want to be even more angry about politics,” Berry said.
The advancement of social media since his book’s 2014 publication has further increased political outrage, Berry said.
Major technology platforms have taken steps in recent years to try to combat the spread of false information on their platforms. But according to a Yale University study released last year, incentives like “likes” and “shares” on social media amplified expressions of outrage over time.
“The mere existence of social media – it makes very fringe ideas seem much more mainstream than they really are,” Crenshaw said.
Crenshaw noted that political fundraising also incentivizes weaponizing outrage, which targets the most passionate individuals who are likely to donate.
Republicans regularly paint opponents as “RINOs” – Republicans In Name Only – when campaigning and fundraising.
Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens garnered criticism after he released a video last month encouraging supporters to order a “RINO hunting permit,” and showed him breaking into a house with a firearm.
Democrats capitalize on outrage for fundraising purposes, too.
Marcus Flowers, the Democratic nominee in the race against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is not expected to win the solely Republican 14th Congressional district in Georgia. But by targeting those outraged by Greene’s comments and promising to counter her, he is raking in small-dollar donations.
Flowers raised $8.2 million as of Mar. 31 – the most of any non-incumbent candidate and the eleventh-highest amount of all House candidates, Federal Election Commission data shows. More than $2.6 million of that has gone to the consulting firm Blue Chip Strategies.
Beyond fundraising, the dominance of America’s two-party system and the primary system, with gerrymandering creating more polarized districts, also incentivizes outrage.
“Grifting” candidates, Crenshaw said, “will do whatever their 24-year-old consultant tells them to do if they think it’ll get them that key 10,000 votes out of the district of 750,000 that can deliver them a primary, because normal people just don’t get out and vote anymore.”
“There’s an obvious problem with the redder a district gets, the bluer district gets, when the only people that representatives have to talk to are primary voters – now you’re obviously going to get that kind of populist pandering,” Crenshaw said.
Berry cautioned against equivocating outrage with ideology, but acknowledged the impact of primary voters.
“Every politician is a bit of a marketing scientist. And they’re very aware of what their base wants,” Berry said. “So, there’s a real structural element in terms of American party politics, that contributes to the success of outrage, and that is the party primary.”
Those that can identify factors that foster outrage in politics, though, have few suggestions for remedies.
“My message to voters always is stop falling for it,” Crenshaw said. “These people are here to lie to you, and get more sides to lose whatever side you’re on, they want you to lose, because that’s how they get their clicks. That’s how they get their engagement and that’s ultimately how they make money.”
It can be difficult to strike the right balance on outrage, Berry said.
“We want to live in a society where there’s protest, and we want to live in a society where people have the right to use outrage. What we would like to do, though, is live in a society where there are some boundaries and some norms of civility. So even if you’re animated and passionate and angry, you still don’t do things that are disruptive to the whole system, in politics in general,” Berry said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/why-outrage-politics-has-such-a-grip-on-american-life/ | 2022-07-10T15:14:38Z |
Stevenson outpoints Valdez in dominating win, takes WBC belt
By W.G. RAMIREZ
Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — WBO champion Shakur Stevenson handed Oscar Valdez the first loss of his career Saturday night in a junior lightweight championship bout. Stevenson won by unanimous decision and took Valdez’s WBC belt with the victory. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/30/stevenson-outpoints-valdez-in-dominating-win-takes-wbc-belt/ | 2022-05-01T09:51:06Z |
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Isofol Medical AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: ISOFOL), today announced topline results that neither the primary endpoint of Overall Response Rate (ORR) nor the key secondary endpoint in Progression Free Survival (PFS) achieved statistical significance in the multi-center, international Phase III AGENT Study of arfolitixorin in combination with 5-FU, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
The information in the press release is intended for investors.
The AGENT Study is the first to evaluate a meaningful alternative to the standard of care for all patients with mCRC since 2004. In the AGENT study, patients with non-resectable mCRC treated with arfolitixorin in combination with 5-FU, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab did not achieve a statistically significant overall response rate of ≥ 10% as compared to patients treated with the standard of care (leucovorin + 5-FU, oxaliplatin and bevacizumab).
"We are all surprised and disappointed in the results as we invested so much hope into improving the treatment for patients suffering mCRC. I would like to thank all the patients, clinical investigation sites and other participants that contributed to the study," said Ulf Jungnelius, CEO of Isofol. "We will complete the data analysis before confirming next steps and look forward to working with regulatory agencies to consider alternative paths forward. Decisions related to Isofol's clinical program will be on hold until we've consulted with relevant regulatory bodies which is tentatively planned during the first half of 2023."
The AGENT Study will be completed in accordance with applicable regulations and the full data set will be published in order to enable the scientific community to fully take advantage of learnings. Sub-group analyses, gene expression and safety data is expected to be available in the final study report in Q4 2022. Pending results of further analyses, patients remaining on treatment in the experimental arm of the study will be offered to move to the standard of care treatment arm.
In connection to this announcement Isofol invites investors, analysts, and media to an audiocast with a Q&A-session. The presentation will be held in English by Isofol's CEO Ulf Jungnelius and CMO Roger Tell and will conclude with a Q&A session. Questions can be asked on the telephone conference or in written form through the audiocast. No preregistration is needed.
Date and time
August 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. CEST
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For dialling in to the call, please use to following numbers:
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This is information that Isofol Medical AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 15:30 CEST on August 3, 2022.
About the AGENT Study
The Phase III AGENT Study is the first to evaluate a meaningful alternative to the standard of care for most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in 20 years and involves approximately 90 clinics in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan. The Phase III randomized, controlled, multi-center study of 490 patients assessed the efficacy and safety of arfolitixorin, [6R]-5,10 methylene-THF (MTHF), compared to leucovorin, both used in combination with 5-U, oxaliplatin, and bevacizumab, in first line mCRC patients.
The study was designed to show superiority for arfolitixorin over leucovorin. Patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio with the primary endpoint being an overall response rate (ORR) >10 percent improvement vs. the control arm. The key secondary endpoint is a clinically meaningful positive trend in progression free survival (PFS). Other secondary endpoints include duration of response (DOR), number of curative metastasis resections, safety, and patient reported outcomes such as quality of life (QoL). Exploratory endpoints include pharmacokinetic (PK) measurements and level of gene expression of folate relevant genes in tumor cells.
About Isofol Medical AB (publ)
Isofol Medical AB (publ) is a clinical stage biotech company that is boldly progressing the status quo and advancing current standards of care for people living with cancer by working to improve the efficacy of the current chemotherapeutic standards of care. Singularly focused on developing a first line treatment for most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), Isofol Medical seeks to elevate current clinical practice by unlocking the full strength of 5-FU with its compound in development. Isofol holds a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement with Merck & Cie, Darmstadt, Germany to develop and commercialize arfolitixorin for use in oncology. Isofol Medical AB (publ) is traded on the Nasdaq, Stockholm.
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America's number one brand of popcorn seasoning invites fans to Dance for a Chance to Win a $5,000 Gift Card from Best Buy® and a year's supply of Kernel Season's®
RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kernel Season's®, America's number one popcorn seasoning brand, has teamed up with TikTok dance sensations, Cost n' Mayor, to choreograph a fun Kernel Season's® dance that's designed to get fans poppin' & shakin' with "the Kernel" and kick off the hottest dance challenge of the summer. Beginning July 29, 2022, fans are invited to dance for a chance to win the Make Every Moment Pop Dance Contest. To enter, contestants must create an original dance video on TikTok or Instagram that mimics the moves of Cost n' Mayor's Kernel Season's® choreography and adds a dash of their own personal style in a fun, celebratory way. Entries will be accepted through August 12th.
Kernel Season's® has unique superpowers. Whether it's helping you have fun personalizing the flavor of your popcorn for your current mood and cravings, enhancing moments of connection, or enjoying a snack during solo "me time," Kernel Season's® makes snacking a celebration.
And the Kernel loves nothing more than a good old-fashioned dance-off to celebrate summer and his fans' unique creativity. "We're excited to kick off the competition and confident that contestants will deliver a fun twist on Cost n' Mayor's choreography, shakin' in a way only they can," said John Kelly, President of Spices at Sauer Brands, aka - Flavor Adventurer.
Winners will be determined by consumer on-line voting and announced in September. One grand prize winner will receive $5,000 in Best Buy® Gift Cards for a home entertainment shopping spree and four first prize winners will each receive $1,000 in Best Buy® Gift Cards. In addition, all five winners will be awarded a year's supply of Kernel Season's® products, worth up to $200, because nothing pairs better with a movie than Kernel Season's® and a big bowl of popcorn. Great incentive to shake and keep shakin'.
There really is no other product out there that allows you to personalize your snacking flavor in the moment. Whether you shake on a little for lighter flavor or a lot for more flavor, Kernel Season's® is in a league of its own. Find it in the microwave popcorn section of the grocery store. And to find out more about the contest and Kernel Season's visit https://sauers.com/pages/kernel
"The Make Every Moment Pop Dance Contest is a fun way for consumers to connect with the brand, while reinforcing Kernel Season's® ability to personalize every snacking experience. We can't wait to see the personal spins on Cost n' Mayor's choreography our fans deliver," John Kelly, President of Spices at Sauer Brands, aka - Flavor Adventurer.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OFWINNING. OPEN TO LEGAL U.S. RESIDENTS 18 AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Contest begins on 7/29/22 and ends on 9/2/22. For official rules, eligibility, full details and prizes, visit www.sauers.com/pages/kernel/contest Sponsor: Sauer Brands, Inc., 2000 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
About Kernel Season's®
Kernel Season's® was born appropriately enough at the home of the Maize and Blue. While a student at the University of Michigan, Brian Taylor was looking to bring more flavor to his favorite snack: popcorn. He started to experiment with natural seasonings and ingredients and shared his creations with friends in the dorm. From the responses he got, he knew he had more than the perfect 3 a.m. snack!
Upon Brian's graduation in 1999, Kernel Season's® became a real company that introduced itself in movie theaters by giving free samples to patrons looking for something more fun and adventurous than butter and salt. The company took off as the demand for more flavors made with real ingredients ignited across the country and the rest is history!
Today Kernel Season's® is America's number one brand of popcorn seasoning. It's available in over 15,000 stores nationwide including Walmart, Kroger, Target and Safeway. It's also available on our website https://sauers.com/pages/kernel and at our Amazon Store. Kernel Season's® is owned by Sauer Brands, Inc., which was founded as the C.F. Sauer Company in 1887 in Richmond, Virginia.
About Sauer Brands Inc.
Sauer Brands, Inc. was founded as The C.F. Sauer Company in 1887, in Richmond, Virginia. The company produces a broad line of inspired flavors to excite and delight consumers including condiments, spices, seasonings and extracts. The company's manufacturing facilities are in Richmond, Virginia; Mauldin, South Carolina; New Century, Kansas; and San Luis Obispo, California. The company sells well-known brands including Duke's Mayonnaise and Southern Sauces, Kernel Season's Popcorn Flavorings, The Spice Hunter, Sauer's, and Tasty Shakes. Sauer Brands, Inc. also produces high quality private label products for the retail and away-from-home channels. Learn more at www.sauerbrandsinc.com.
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Jaguars take ‘athletic freak’ Walker with top pick in NFL draft
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Placing more emphasis on pro potential than college production, the Jacksonville Jaguars chose Georgia pass rusher Travon Walker with the top pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.
The Jaguars took the 6-foot-5, 272-pound “athletic freak” over Michigan star Aidan Hutchinson, who set a school record with 14 sacks in 2021 and finished second in Heisman Trophy voting.
General manager Trent Baalke had been leaning toward Walker for months and insisted new coach Doug Pederson was totally in agreement on selecting the former Bulldogs defender at No. 1. Critics argued that Hutchinson was the more polished product and pointed to Walker’s limited college numbers. He had 9½ sacks in three years in Athens, Georgia, including six during last season’s national championship run.
But Baalke and Pederson see a more versatile player in Walker, who logged snaps at defensive end, defensive tackle and outside linebacker in Georgia’s vaunted defense last fall. His highlights include more than sacks; he stops the run, tackles speedy receivers in the open field and tips passes that lead to interceptions.
“He’s an athletic freak,” Georgia defensive coordinator Will Muschamp told The Associated Press. “I swear to God he could line up at middle linebacker and go be fine. I would take him at No. 1 and not even blink.”
The Jaguars did just that.
Once a two-sport star with NBA dreams at Upson-Lee High School in Thomaston, Georgia, Walker eventually settled on football and quickly became one of the most sought-after recruits in talent-rich Georgia. He signed with the Bulldogs and played college ball a little more than 100 miles from his hometown.
He bided his time as a backup during his first two years at Georgia – he made the league’s Freshman All-SEC Team – and really started to blossom as a junior. He started all 15 games in 2021, finishing with 37 tackles, including 7½ for a loss, and two pass breakups.
Muschamp first met Walker when he was 10 years old and now considers him one of the best kids he’s ever coached.
“There’s not a single red flag,” Muschamp said. “He’s the real deal now.”
Jacksonville is the fourth NFL franchise with back-to-back No. 1 picks and is hoping to become the first to nail both selections. Tampa Bay (1976-77, 1986-87), Cincinnati (1994-95) and Cleveland (1999-2000, 2017-18) all failed to find success both times.
The Jaguars believe quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the slam-dunk top choice a year ago, is on the verge of becoming a star and just needs more help around him.
Jacksonville signed tight end Evan Engram and receivers Christian Kirk and Zay Jones in free agency to help Lawrence. They also brought in five-time Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff to help revamp an offensive line that allowed Lawrence to be sacked 32 times.
Offensive tackles Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu and Evan Neal were under consideration at No. 1 but improving the team’s pass rush proved to be a more pressing priority. The Jags still expect to use at least two of their 12 total selections to bolster Lawrence’s protection and potentially his receiving corps.
But for now, they have a defensive building block to pair with fellow pass rusher Josh Allen in hopes of immediately improving a defense that ranked 20th in the league in yards allowed in 2021, tied for 27th with 32 sacks and gave up nearly 27 points a game.
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Dianne Feinstein International Terminal to recognize Senator's efforts in returning ownership of ONT to local authority
ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) will honor a major influencer in the airport's return to local ownership by naming its international terminal after U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.).
The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the official naming of both its current Federal Inspection Station (FIS) facility and future terminal the Dianne Feinstein International Terminal. A formal dedication for the new name will take place this fall.
The new name will remain after a new international terminal is constructed. Plans for that facility are under development.
"We are honored to dedicate the current and future international facilities to Sen. Feinstein, whose years of support and advocacy were so critical in ONT's return to local ownership. She understood the importance of this airport not only to this community, but to air travel across Southern California and beyond. We are grateful for her work in bringing all sides together to ensure that Ontario International be returned to the community and region it serves," said Alan D. Wapner, President of the OIAA Board and Mayor pro Tem for the City of Ontario. "With her many years of service to our country, this is a very deserving honor."
Said Sen. Feinstein: "I was so proud to play a role in the expansion of Ontario International Airport, and I'm so pleased to watch ONT continue to grow its footprint in the region. I recall flying into Ontario every month when I served on the California Women's Board of Terms and Parole in the 1960s. Back then, ONT was just a regional airstrip, but today Ontario is a major international airport and an economic engine, and I'm honored to have helped spark that evolution."
Sen. Feinstein helped bring together leaders from the Inland Empire and Los Angeles following local concerns over a sharp decline in flights at ONT while under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles World Airports. In 2015, an agreement was reached to transfer ownership back to Ontario, and it was Sen. Feinstein who would later introduce legislation allowing that transfer to happen.
Since ONT's official return to local ownership on November 1, 2016, the airport has become one of the aviation industry's great success stories. In the first three years, passenger volumes increased 33%, and over the past five months, have exceeded pre-pandemic levels. New destinations since 2016 include Taiwan, El Salvador, Honolulu, Charlotte (NC), Austin (TX), and Newark, as well as the return of nonstop service to New York/JFK. Among the accolades the airport has received is the designation of Fastest-Growing Airport in the U.S., four years running, by Global Traveler.
On the cargo side, ONT has emerged as a global supply chain hub and now ranks among the Top 10 freight airports in North America.
About Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to 33 major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)
The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA Commissioners are Ontario Mayor Pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).
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HENDERSON, Nev., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Image Management Inc. (IIMI) welcomes Ken Bozler, a highly accomplished industry veteran from the document management space, as Senior Vice President of Sales.
"Ken's hire is a real win for us," said Upal Rahman, CEO and President of IIMI. "As a long-term veteran, Ken has witnessed and was part of the document industry—evolving from microfilm to image scanning to AI-based business process outsourcing."
Prior to joining IIMI, Bozler held several senior leadership roles at major players like Bell & Howell, Lason, Databank, Anacomp, and TRW. He led a $100 million team at Lason and was the former president of ScanCenters of America. The New York Chamber of Commerce recognized Bozler as the "Business Person of the Year." He was also named as one of the "Top Movers in New York Business" by New York Newsday.
Bozler will explore new business development opportunities while "augmenting IIMI's core offerings with new technologies," according to Shuvo Rahman, VP, Finance and Operations of IIMI.
About IIMI: IIMI's 5,000+ dedicated employees work from 100% owned and managed processing centers in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. IIMI's corporate office is in Nevada with a branch office in Singapore. IIMI offers data capture and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services to companies worldwide. For more than 25 years, IIMI has helped clients capture and manage data from any format, transform the data into information, information into knowledge, knowledge into insight and insight into action. Visit iimdirect.com to learn more.
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RICHMOND, Va. and PETERSBURG, Va., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) today announced that public and private sector stakeholders in the Richmond-Petersburg region, working together as the Alliance for Building Better Medicine, will receive $52,942,702 as a winner of the national Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
As the marquee of the EDA's American Rescue Plan, the Build Back Better Regional Challenge aims to boost economic pandemic recovery and rebuild American communities by strengthening dynamic high-tech regional industry clusters across the country, while embracing economic equity, creating well-paying jobs, meeting priority national interests and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally. The large federal grant will be matched by $13,339,919 of funding from private and public organizations, for a total investment of $77,792,402.
The Alliance for Building Better Medicine coalition from across the Richmond-Petersburg MSA works to scale up the region's advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D cluster to address the nation's pressing need for quality, affordable essential medicines. The coalition is one of only 21 coalitions to receive funding from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Coalition members will leverage the Build Back Better Regional Challenge funding for six construction and programmatic projects.
"The Build Back Better Regional Challenge award is a pivotal win for the region demonstrating what is possible when Central Virginia localities and private and public sector organizations lock arms and work together," said Chandra Briggman, president, and CEO of Activation Capital, an innovation ecosystem development organization that led the formation of the Alliance for Building Better Medicine. "Thanks to these many stakeholders, the Richmond-Petersburg region has shown the nation that it is agile, mission-driven, and ready to scale to meet a timely and urgent need for the country. Funding from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge will help the region create a secure supply of essential medicines for the U.S., re-shore manufacturing by tapping into new technologies, and reduce the cost and increase access to quality medicines for Americans. It will also help to reduce the environmental burden of pharmaceutical manufacturing through the use of green chemistry while creating high-wage jobs in historically underserved communities in our region."
In 2020, through an initiative of VCU's College of Engineering, the coalition of public and private sector partners was formed to design a regional strategy for advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing leveraging existing assets. The coalition reconvened in 2021 to fast-track development of an advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster in central Virginia. The coalition was awarded seed funding from GO Virginia and others totaling $2.5 million. Members of the growing coalition quickly began developing opportunities for the emerging cluster to involve and impact the entire region and its many communities – urban and rural, students, entrepreneurs, small business owners, veterans, and low-income and minority populations disproportionately impacted by economic distress and the COVID-19 pandemic – with the goal of creating high-paying jobs and careers for individuals with a wide range of educational levels and experiences.
In 2021, the coalition won Phase 1 of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge and began to plan in detail the six projects now funded with the support of Activation Capital, City of Petersburg, City of Richmond, Civica Inc., Community College Workforce Alliance, Greater Richmond Partnership, Medicines for All Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia's Gateway Region, Virginia State University, Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, GENEDGE, Brightpoint Community College, and Reynolds Community College.
"We thank the General Assembly and governor, GO Virginia and VEDP for strong and growing support for this emerging regional cluster. Senators Warner and Kaine and Congressman McEachin provided an enthusiastic voice to EDA in this process as well," said Briggman.
The Alliance members will use the EDA funding opportunity to construct a Development/Scale-up Center to accelerate manufacturing innovation and the commercialization of lab discoveries. This first-of-its-kind facility will spur collaboration, invention, and investment by speeding bench discoveries to commercial scale. Funding will be used to develop new and joint degree and research programs between VCU and Virginia State University and industry as well as manufacturing technician training at Brightpoint Community College and laboratory technician training at Reynolds Community College, coordinated by the Community College Workforce Alliance. In addition, funds will be used to construct an Innovation Center with additional wet lab space in Richmond's VA Bio+Tech Park to help existing organizations in the region grow. Support from the EDA will enable local and regional economic development organizations to accelerate development in the region of the supply chain needed to produce new research, sales, service, and manufacturing facilities, and new jobs in the Richmond-Petersburg region. Finally, EDA funds will also support improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure in Petersburg's Poor Creek service area serving the growing manufacturing facilities there.
"As a deeply connected region, our coalition members will leverage funding by the Build Back Better Challenge to bring about transformational change by implementing a set of complementary projects designed to expand our region's infrastructure, workforce, supply chain, R&D, and innovation capacity," said Briggman. "Every action we take will be grounded in the region and its diverse assets and constituents. Together, we will create great jobs and build resilient and healthy communities while embracing equitable economic growth and enhancing U.S. global competitiveness."
The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation's regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA invests in communities and supports regional collaboration in order to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth. For more information about EDA, visit eda.gov.
Established in 1993, the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority (dba Activation Capital) is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its mission is to grow life sciences and other advanced technology innovation by promoting scientific research and economic development that attracts and creates new jobs and companies. With 1.2 million square feet of space developed on over 34 acres, its Virginia Bio+Tech Park is the hub of life science and technology innovations in Central Virginia. Activation Capital also serves as a leading innovation ecosystem development organization providing social, knowledge, and financial capital to clusters, entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurs – accelerating their progress through development and maturation. For more information, visit activation.capital.
Alliance for Building Better Medicine is driven by an immediate and urgent need to create a reliable supply of safe, high-quality, and affordable medicines for all. The Alliance is powered by multi-jurisdictional public and private sector stakeholders in the Richmond-Petersburg region working together to define a new era in R&D, advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing, workforce development, and supply chain development. For more information, visit buildingbettermedicine.com.
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Springer answers boos with HR, 3 hits, leads Jays over Yanks
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — George Springer answered booing fans with a go-ahead, two-run homer and an RBI double, and the Toronto Blue Jays made three sparkling defensive plays to beat New York 3-0 and extend their Yankee Stadium winning streak to five. Alek Manoah allowed one hit over six innings, Joey Gallo’s opposite-field single with one out in the second, bettering his six shutout innings of two-hit ball in his major league debut in the Bronx last May 27. Springer remains targeted by fans for his time on the 2017 championship Houston Astros, found guilty by MLB of stealing signs with an unauthorized camera. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/11/springer-answers-boos-with-hr-3-hits-leads-jays-over-yanks/ | 2022-04-12T04:17:11Z |
3 more funerals for Buffalo victims in week of goodbyes
By CAROLYN THOMPSON
Associated Press
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A mother and sister known for baking decadent pastries. A restaurant worker buying his 3-year-old’s birthday cake. A father of six who worked as a school bus aide.
These three victims of the racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket will be laid to rest Friday, in a week filled with goodbyes for family and friends
Funeral services are scheduled for Geraldine Talley, 62, of Buffalo, Andre Mackniel, 53, of Auburn, and Margus Morrison, 52, of Buffalo.
They’re among the 10 Black people killed and three wounded when a white gunman opened fire on afternoon shoppers and employees at a Tops Friendly Market on May 14. Authorities said he chose the grocery store because it’s in a predominantly Black neighborhood.
For many Black Americans, this latest example of targeted racial violence stirred the same feelings they faced after earlier attacks.
“It’s like Groundhog’s Day. We’ve seen this over and over again,” said Mark Talley, son of Geraldine Talley, at a news conference Thursday. “I constantly think about what could have been done.”
Friends and family of Talley say she was an expert baker who treated them to apple crisp, cakes and pastries. She was with her fiancé at Tops when the shooting started. Her fiancé was in a different aisle and made it to safety.
“Gerri will be remembered for her beautiful spirit, her dimpled smile and immense love for her family,” her online obituary said. Veteran civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton is expected to memorialize Talley on Friday.
Mackniel was picking up a birthday cake for his young son when he was killed. He was a cook and stay-at-home father to his son, his obituary said.
“He loved basketball, playing the guitar, writing poems, listening to music, but most of all Andre was a very family oriented man,” it said.
Morrison, a father of six, had worked as a security guard and was a bus aide with Buffalo Public Schools since 2019. He was buying snacks for a family movie night, his stepdaughter Cassandra Demps told WIVB.
Frederick Morrison, said he’ll remember the brother he often played basketball with as comical and full of energy.
“All his jokes weren’t good,” Frederick told The Buffalo News, laughing, “but he was funny.”
Funerals for store security guard Aaron Salter, 55, of Lockport and Pearl Young, 77, of Buffalo were held Wednesday. In previous days, 32-year-old Roberta Drury, 72-year-old Katherine Massey, 67-year-old Heyward Patterson, and 65-year-old Celestine Chaney, were also laid to rest.
The final victim, Ruth Whitfield, 86, will be laid to rest Sunday.
The country was still mourning the violence in Buffalo when yet another mass shooting left 19 students and two teachers dead inside an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24. Authorities say the shooters in both attacks were 18-year-old men with semi-automatic rifles.
The suspect in the Buffalo shooting was charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bail. His lawyer, at his initial court appearance, entered a plea of not guilty. In Texas, the alleged gunman was killed by law enforcement. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/26/3-more-funerals-for-buffalo-victims-in-week-of-goodbyes/ | 2022-05-27T07:58:44Z |
ALBANY – City of Albany firefighters assembled bicycles that were given to foster children in the Albany area recently. Albany Fire Department Capt. Jason Powell and several firefighters assembled 12 bicycles at the department's training facility.
Powell said he was approached by Kaley Hart, the Spring into Action fundraiser coordinator, and was asked if his station’s firefighters could assist with putting the bikes together.
Hart organized the fundraiser along with Bush Animal Clinic to raise monetary donations. The money that was raised was then used to purchase the bicycles for foster children in the Albany area.
According to Hart, the bikes were delivered on March 28, and the recipients were chosen by NECCO Foster Care in Albany.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OM) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Outset Medical common stock between September 15, 2020, and June 13, 2022.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Outset Medical, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Outset Medical you have until September 6, 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 Outset Medical 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 OM lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/loss-submission-form-outset-medical-class-action?id=30438&from=4.
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Ian Huynh joins Mitratech to supercharge technology integrations and emerging data science initiatives
AUSTIN, Texas, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitratech, a leading global provider of legal, compliance, and HR software, is pleased to announce that Ian Huynh has joined the company as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Huynh will lead the company with its continuing efforts to integrate forward-looking technologies within its product ecosystem.
Huynh, a seasoned CTO, has extensive knowledge in designing, architecting, and integrating software technologies from concept through completion. In addition to holding two US patents, he has experience in helping to build organizations that deliver innovative solutions by applying agile and cutting-edge methodologies. Huynh graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science.
"The vision at Mitratech captured my attention from the very beginning. There is an incredible opportunity to create innovative solutions that radically automate regulatory intelligence workflows," said Huynh. "Mitratech also has a great culture that is relentless in uncovering new data sources and pioneering new approaches to integrating technologies. I am excited to continue to help engineer best-in-class platforms that are secure, scalable, resilient, and intuitive for users."
Mike Williams, CEO of Mitratech, adds: "Ian brings deep technical experience to our team - with a background in progressive technologies, data science, and software architecture. His vision and leadership will be key in accelerating our progress through our next stage of growth".
Mitratech is a proven global technology partner for corporate legal, risk, compliance, and HR professionals seeking to maximize productivity, control expense, and mitigate risk by deepening organizational alignment, increasing visibility, and spurring collaboration across an enterprise. Mitratech serves over 1,800 organizations worldwide spanning more than 160 countries.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recall is posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.
Sakar International Recalls Tony Hawk Silver Metallic Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
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About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUPH).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. between May 7, 2021 and February 25, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until June 14, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Aurinia was experiencing declining revenues; (ii) Aurinia's 2022 sales outlook for the Company's only product which it offers for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis, LUPKYNIS, would fall well short of expectations; (iii) accordingly, the Company had significantly overstated LUPKYNIS's commercial prospects; (iv) as a result, the Company had overstated its financial position and/or prospects for 2022; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn into the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Thursday will go down in the history books as incoming justice Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jackson’s midday swearing-in ceremony coincides with the start of retirement for outgoing Justice Stephen Breyer.
She’s becoming the court’s 104th associate justice and is a historic addition to a historically unpopular court.
Gallup reports confidence in the institution is at the lowest it’s ever recorded.
Polls indicate a strong majority of Americans disagree with the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court says the opinions it’s releasing today are the last of this session. The court is expected to start releasing its final rulings at 10 a.m.
A planned protest is already scheduled for tonight over a case involving the Environmental Protection Agency.
The court could strip it of its power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Another high-profile case deals with immigration. It’s about whether the Biden administration can end the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” border policy.
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Leading national staffing franchise expands national footprint with new location
HARRISONBURG, Va. , June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AtWork, a rapidly growing national staffing franchise announced today the opening of its new office in Harrisonburg, Virginia, extending the company's overall reach in the eastern United States. The location is operated by Market Manager Frank McMillan and is located at 1807 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22802.
"We're so happy to see AtWork enter the Harrisonburg market under Frank's leadership," said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork. "AtWork's national success is a testament to hardworking staffing professionals like Frank and the expertise, tools and resources of AtWork's national franchise network. It is no mystery why the company continues to rank among the best staffing franchises in the nation."
Citing Harrisonburg's strong local economy and a desire to provide local businesses and candidates with an elevated hiring experience, McMillan is confident in the success of the new office.
"After 25 years in staffing and employment across Virginia and the U.S., I'm excited to get back solely to serving the Harrisonburg market," said McMillan. "My goal is to provide personalized attention for both job seekers and clients."
The new office will provide staffing services to the manufacturing, warehousing, and office/clerical industries facilitating temporary, contract to hire, and full-time placements. The business may be reached at 540-617-0082 or by visiting AtWork.com/Harrisonburg.
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-Company to Award 100 Teachers with a Cruise Aboard Its Newest Groundbreaking Ship Norwegian Prima and Three Grand Prize Winners with $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 for Their School-
-Norwegian's Giving Joy™ Contest is Now Open and Accepting Nominations at nclgivingjoy.com from May 2 to June 3, 2022-
MIAMI, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 – 6, 2022) and the countless devoted educators across North America, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the relaunch of its award-winning Norwegian's Giving Joy™ recognition program, which provides educators with free cruises and a chance to win up to $25,000 for their schools.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8998054-norwegian-cruise-line-teacher-appreciation-week-2022/
The annual program designed to highlight the connection between travel and education and to recognize teachers for their unwavering dedication to inspiring students every day, has awarded 130 teachers across the U.S. and Canada with free cruises and over $185,000 to schools since 2019. This year, 100 teachers will win an exclusive sailing aboard the Cruise Line's newest groundbreaking ship, Norwegian Prima, during the inaugural five-day sailing from Galveston, Texas from October 27 – 31, 2022.
"We're so proud to celebrate educators, the unsung heroes of our communities, with our Norwegian's Giving Joy program," said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. "After receiving more than 46,000 nominations and over one million votes within the first year of this contest, we knew this was a worthy cause that is near and dear to people's hearts. Teachers are tenacious, they are inspiring, and more than anything, they are dream makers."
The month-long campaign runs from May 2 through June 3, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line is encouraging nominations of certified or accredited teachers in the U.S. and Canada who strive to bring joy into their classrooms and inspire their students day-in and day-out. The top 100 educators with the most votes will be one of the first to sail aboard Norwegian Prima from Texas in October. In addition, the top three grand prize winners will receive an additional seven-day voyage for two from the U.S. or Canada, as well as a $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 donation respectively for their school.
Ashley Steadman, educator at Maynard Evans High School in Orlando, Fla. and second place winner of the 2021 Norwegian's Giving Joy campaign said, "Norwegian Cruise Line made me feel appreciated throughout the entire Giving Joy experience. With the prize money, our Student Government Association has been able to organize student engagements throughout the year, creating a stronger sense of community and pride for our students and staff."
Sommer continued, "Educators, like travel, leave a lasting impression on us. They help shape who we are and expand our horizons. Norwegian's Giving Joy campaign brings to light the importance of travel as a powerful means of education. Travel broadens our perspective and encourages us to discover, adapt and accept new cultures and experiences. We cannot wait to celebrate the next class of deserving Giving Joy winners aboard the highly anticipated Norwegian Prima this fall."
To nominate a beloved teacher, to vote and for the contest terms and conditions, please visit www.nclgivingjoy.com.
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About Norwegian Cruise Line
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 55 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo traveler staterooms, club balcony suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian.
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HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to foreign media reports about "Chinese regulatory authorities asking banks and some of the state-owned companies to examine their exposure to Fosun" on 13 September, Fosun said such reports are completely false.
It is understood that Fosun has sought confirmation from regulatory authorities through multiple channels. The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has not asked commercial banks to check about their financial exposure on Fosun, and many commercial banks that cooperate with Fosun have never received relevant notices.
Gong Ping, Executive President and CFO of Fosun International, said, "Fosun's recent seemingly frequent reductions in shareholdings and divestments are a continuation of its financial strategy of balancing investment and divestment in the past few years. Fosun has been dynamically sorting and optimizing its asset portfolios. Such moves are not just for coping with the current market environment. However, we noticed that the complex external environment has raised public opinion on the disposal of the Group's assets, resulting in a one-sided interpretation of such asset disposal, while neglecting the Group's general principle of asset optimization, which is our long-term dynamic asset optimization."
According to the interim results announced on 30 August, Fosun's four major business segments of Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Intelligent Manufacturing demonstrated resilience. In the first half of the year, Fosun achieved sustainable revenue growth, its total revenue reached RMB82.89 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 17.7%. Its enterprise operation profit increased by 35.5% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the Group's funds remained stable. As at the end of the reporting period, cash, bank balances and term deposits were abundant, amounting to RMB117.65 billion; the adjusted NAV remained stable at HK$24.2 per share.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — As a mom and a Christian conservative, Lorissa Sweet found herself increasingly frustrated with Republicans in the Indiana Statehouse who she said were too willing to compromise on such issues as abortion and gun rights.
Then COVID-19 hit, and Sweet says those same legislators who campaigned as conservatives who believe in individual freedom stood by as she was ordered to shut down her dog grooming business. Kids were required to wear masks in school and some employers mandated workers be vaccinated, prompting protests by angry voters.
Now the County Council member from rural northern Indiana is among roughly two dozen “liberty candidates” running in Tuesday’s primary — including challenges to several top-ranking GOP House members and bids for open seats. Both sides say the 23 challenges to sitting GOP lawmakers is unusually high in a state where Republicans control all statewide offices and Democrats have scant legislative influence.
Unlike in other GOP races across the country — including Ohio, which also has a statewide primary on Tuesday — the Indiana legislative contests have focused on state issues, rather than which candidate is closest to former President Donald Trump or has his support. And while it’s unclear if the challengers can defeat incumbents backed by Republican leaders’ multimillion-dollar campaign fund, they say they are tapping into a deep resentment among voters — and even winning a few seats could nudge the Legislature further to the right.
“You just assume when you elect Republican representatives and senators that they’re going to reflect your values and do the right thing. And then they didn’t,” said Sweet, 43, who is facing a far better-funded 20-year incumbent. “You get even five of us elected and you’re going to turn the tide.”
For some of the challengers, the discontent started years before COVID, after Indiana lawmakers and then-Gov. Mike Pence in 2015 approved a religious-freedom law that was quickly criticized as allowing discrimination against gay people. Facing a national backlash and concerns from Indiana business leaders about possible boycotts, lawmakers altered the measure to make clear it cannot be used to discriminate, a change that infuriated some social conservatives.
At the heart of Tuesday’s challenges is a conservative group, Liberty Defense, which touts a “no-compromise view” on issues like the religious objections law, banning all abortions and repealing Indiana’s “red flag” law, which allows police to seize guns from people who show warning signs of violence.
During a protest against vaccine mandates at the Indiana Statehouse last September, the group announced a plan to recruit 100 like-minded candidates in 100 days for various offices. Candidates say the group reached its goal in a matter of days, with many challenges growing from protests against the COVID-19 shutdowns and complaints that GOP legislators didn’t take action to end Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb’s executive orders, including a mask mandate.
Holcomb also enraged social conservatives in March when he vetoed legislation to ban transgender females from girls school sports; the Legislature is expected to override his veto in late May.
Liberty Defense PAC, which is largely funded by conservative individuals, has issued endorsements and promoted the “liberty candidates” on social media and elsewhere to stir up voters in what is likely a low-turnout primary since Indiana has no statewide races on the ballot. The PAC made donations in the hundreds of dollars to endorsed candidates, and has helped with mailers and items like hats.
Among the endorsed candidates are two incumbents, Reps. Curt Nisly and John Jacob, who have angered members of their own party with hardline stances, such as repeatedly pushing a complete ban on abortion. Nisly defeated a moderate Republican incumbent in 2014, making him an “inspiration” to the liberty candidates, his campaign chairwoman said.
Still, defeating incumbents is rarely an easy task, and the challengers are targeting some well known and influential lawmakers, along with some of the House’s most conservative members. They have the backing of the House GOP campaign operation, which had raised nearly $3.4 million by end of March and has given over $1 million to candidates for the primary — including those trying to unseat Nisly and Jacob. Liberty Defense PAC had raised a total of about $95,000.
Republican House Speaker Todd Huston said the incumbents can run on a strong record of low taxes and unemployment, along with a strong budget surplus for the state. Legislative leaders decided earlier this year to hold off on major anti-abortion action until after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, but said they will return to a special session to act if the court gives states greater authority to limit it.
“We have to live in the practical world of getting things done and we have a lot of accomplishments,” Huston said. “We feel good.”
The “liberty candidates” are predominantly running in heavily Republican districts, so even primary wins by far-right challengers would likely provide few opportunities for Democrats to dent the GOP’s current 71-29 House majority.
If the challengers end up winning legislative seats, Huston said, “they’ll have to figure out, do they want to be able to get things done or just focus on the things that probably aren’t practical to get done?”
Sweet, who has raised about $27,000 for her campaign, is running against Rep. Dan Leonard, 73, a top Huston lieutenant who had raised about $250,000 as of the end of March — more than half from the House Republican Campaign Committee.
Leonard has drawn the wrath of social conservatives for his frequent role in blocking proposals from Nisly and Jacob — either by raising procedural objections or not taking up bills assigned to the House committee he leads. He says the Liberty Defense candidates have an unrealistic view of what it’s like to make laws, and the give-and-take that’s sometimes necessary, even in a statehouse where Republicans hold a supermajority.
“They want it all or nothing and so consequently what they’re getting is nothing,” he said. “So why send someone to the Statehouse to get nothing? It doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.”
Challengers like Brittany Carroll, a family law attorney running for a central Indiana seat, dismiss that argument.
Republicans hold larger legislative majorities in Indiana than in states such as Texas, she noted, yet Indiana lawmakers aren’t as aggressive in pushing issues such as the Texas ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy. In 2020, Indiana voters supported Trump over Joe Biden by wider margins — 57% to 41% — than Trump’s victory in Texas or several other GOP-led states.
“Indiana could be leading in terms of liberty, like Florida, like Texas,” Carroll said.
Carroll also said she is undeterred by the incumbents’ fundraising advantages.
“No amount of money is going to overcome an angry voter.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/challengers-try-to-push-indianas-dominant-gop-more-to-right/ | 2022-04-30T00:42:09Z |
Santa Clauses, goats and more scenes from Day 1 of the Stark County Fair
CANTON – Animals, funnel cake and amusement park rides have returned to the Stark County Fairgrounds.
The fairgrounds at 305 Wertz Ave. NW buzzed with activity on Tuesday during the kickoff of the Stark County Fair, which runs through Sept. 5.
Fairgoers can enjoy rides and visit livestock exhibitions featuring rabbits, cows, horses, goats, chickens and more. And a variety of food vendors have set up at the fairgrounds, offering items such as fresh-cut fries, milkshakes, Italian sausage sandwiches, Stromboli and kettle corn.
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More entertainment is to come. Country music artist Chris Lane will perform Wednesday night and comedian Trey Kennedy on Thursday night.
For a full list of attractions and entertainment, visit https://starkcountyfair.com/.
Here's a glimpse at some of the scenes on the first day of the fair.
Christmas at the Stark County Fair
It might be August, but stepping inside the barns can feel like being transported to December.
That's because this year's theme is Christmas at the Fair.
Santa Clauses, garland and miniature Christmas trees are scattered throughout the barns. In the horse barn, colorful string lights hung from the ceiling. Twelve-year-old Cassidy Povroznik sat by the stall of her black-and-white horse named Misty with her friend Zoey Brechbiel, 11.
Both girls are members of the Hartville Showstoppers. They are two of the many 4-H students excited to be at the fair.
"I enjoy seeing all the animals," Zoey said.
Recognizing hard work
In a hay-strewn enclosure, 10-year-olds Hannah Wentling and Landrie Borojevich laughed and smiled as they petted Hannah's cow, Berry. The girls are members of the Green Valley 4-H Club of Stark County in Navarre. This was Hannah's second year in the program.
"I like getting to show," the Fairless Elementary student said.
Landrie raises chickens. Her dad, Scott Borojevich, joined her on Tuesday afternoon. He said he enjoyed the fair's atmosphere and seeing Stark County come together as a whole. It's also great, Borojevich said, to see the students involved 4-H be recognized for their hard work.
"It's fun to watch the girls and kids entertain themselves," he said.
A love for animals
A line of youngsters dressed in flannel shirts and cowboy boots gathered by the entrance to Jr. Fair Goat Show, including 11-year-old Chloe Miller.
As she waited for her name to be called, the fifth grader from Jackson Township held onto Cotton, her oatmeal-colored Alpine-Boer mix with one hand. She used other hand to snatch french fries from a bucket held by her mom, tossing fries Cotton's way every so often.
Chloe is a member of Country Kidz 4-H. She said she was excited to be at the fair. Her favorite part of the program, she said, is getting the chance to show animals.
For 15-year-old Colleen Ramsey, of Louisville, the best part of 4-H is spending time with animals.
"(I like) taking care of the animals and having fun with them," she said, as she washed her March calf, Chain.
Colleen is with the Buckeye 4-H group and has participated in the program for seven years. She said she was feeling good about the day and happy to be at the fair.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/08/30/stark-county-fair-kicks-off-with-livestock-shows/65459047007/ | 2022-08-30T21:25:05Z |
- Hyundai Achieves Top Ranking for the Third Year in a Row
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Power designated Hyundai as its overall innovation leader for the mass market segment in the 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) StudySM, released today. This was the third year in a row that Hyundai topped the TXI Mass Market Innovation Index rankings.
"Delivering advanced technology solutions to meet our customers' needs is at the heart of our product development and dealer training strategies," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "The key is making these innovative features user friendly and offering them to a wide range of customers. We also provide extensive customer education at our dealerships to ensure consumers get the best experience with their vehicles."
The TXI Innovation Index provides a single measure that includes both penetration levels of advanced technologies (Market Depth) and consumers assessment of the quality of execution of these advanced technologies across a brand (Excellence in Execution). Both measures are of equal weight – consumers want new technology, but they want it to work well. The Technology Experience Index (TXI) Study measures how effectively each automotive brand brings technologies to market, measured on a 1,000-point scale and analyzes 35 technologies, which are divided into four categories: convenience; emerging automation; energy and sustainability; and infotainment and connectivity.
About the 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study
The 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study is based on responses from 84,165 owners of new 2022 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study was fielded from February through May 2022.
The U.S. TXI Study complements the annual J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)SM and the J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM by measuring how effectively each automotive brand brings new technologies to market. The U.S. TXI Study combines the level of adoption of new technologies for each brand with excellence in execution. The execution measurement examines how much owners like the technologies and how many problems they experience while using them.
For more information about the U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, visit
https://www.jdpower.com/business/automotive/us-tech-experience-index-txi-study.
See the online press release at http://www.jdpower.com/pr-id/2022107.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) ("Frontera" or the "Company") announces that the Company has taken up and paid for 5,416,666 of its outstanding common shares (the "Shares") at a price of $12.00 per Share (the "Purchase Price") under its substantial issuer bid pursuant to which the Company offered to purchase from shareholders for cancellation up to $65 million (equivalent to US$50 million) of Shares (the "Offer"). All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified.
The Shares taken up and paid for by the Company represent approximately 5.84% of the total number of Frontera's issued and outstanding Shares as of August 8, 2022. The aggregate Purchase Price is equal to approximately $65 million. After the cancellation of the Shares taken up and paid for by the Company, Frontera anticipates that 87,408,875 Shares will be issued and outstanding.
6,498,558 Shares were validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to auction tenders at or below the Purchase Price and pursuant to purchase price tenders. Since the Offer was oversubscribed, shareholders who made auction tenders at or below the Purchase Price and shareholders who made, or were deemed to have made, purchase price tenders will have the number of Shares purchased prorated (other than "odd lot" tenders, which are not subject to proration).
Shareholders who made auction tenders at or below the Purchase Price and shareholders who made, or were deemed to have made, purchase price tenders will have approximately 83.3% of their tendered Shares purchased by the Company. Shareholders who made auction tenders at a price in excess of the Purchase Price should not expect to have any of their Shares purchased by the Company. 609 Shares were taken up and purchased pursuant to proportionate tenders.
Payment for Shares taken up by the Company under the Offer will be effected by Computershare Investor Services Inc., the depositary for the Offer, on or about August 15, 2022, in accordance with the Offer and applicable law. Any Shares not taken up, including such Shares not taken up as a result of proration or Shares tendered pursuant to auction tenders at prices higher than the Purchase Price or invalidly tendered, will be returned to shareholders as soon as practicable.
To assist shareholders in determining the tax consequences of the Offer, Frontera estimates that a deemed dividend in the amount of $2.04 per Share was triggered on the repurchase of each Share, based on the estimated paid-up capital of $9.96 per Share at August 8, 2022. The dividend deemed to have been paid by Frontera to Canadian resident persons is designated as an "eligible dividend" for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any corresponding provincial and territorial tax legislation.
For the purposes of subsection 191(4) of the Income Tax Act (Canada), the "specified amount" in respect of each Share is $11.41.
Shareholders should consult with their own tax advisors with respect to the income tax consequences of the disposition of their Shares under the Offer.
The terms and conditions of the Offer are described in the offer to purchase and issuer bid circular dated June 24, 2022, letter of transmittal, notice of guaranteed delivery, and notice of variation dated July 25, 2022, copies of which were filed and are available without charge on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Shares.
Frontera Energy Corporation is a Canadian public company involved in the exploration, development, production, transportation, storage and sale of oil and natural gas in South America, including related investments in both upstream and midstream facilities. The Company has a diversified portfolio of assets with interests in 33 exploration and production blocks in Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana, and pipeline and port facilities in Colombia. Frontera is committed to conducting business safely and in a socially, environmentally and ethically responsible manner.
If you would like to receive news releases via email as soon as they are published, please subscribe here: http://fronteraenergy.mediaroom.com/subscribe.
This news release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements as to the timing of payment for the Shares taken up under the Offer, the number Shares issued and outstanding after the cancellation of the Shares taken up and paid for by the Company, the estimated deemed dividend triggered on the repurchase of each Share, the estimated "specified amount" in respect of each Share and the return of Shares not purchased under the Offer. Any such forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are based on assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends and current market and other conditions. Readers should also refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, each dated March 2, 2022, and the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which forward-looking statements are based will be realized. Actual results may differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the Company and its shareholders.
Follow Frontera's social media channels at the following links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fronteraenergy?lang=en
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Increasing Footprint Across Five States
CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) plans its largest-ever service area and product expansion in 2023, increasing health care coverage options for as many as 1.1 million additional Medicare-eligible individuals in more than 150 new counties across Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
The proposed expansion, which focuses on providing access to care in rural and underserved areas, allows the company to offer Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plans to 7.5 million people in more than 330 total counties across the states it serves – a more than 40% increase from 2022's record buildout.
"We're excited to follow up last year's historic expansion with an even bigger launch for 2023, building on our long-standing commitment to increase access to quality, cost-effective and equitable health care in the communities we serve," said Christine Kourouklis, HCSC's Medicare President. "We're not just expanding our geographic reach – we're also expanding our products and services to best serve the specific needs and lifestyles of the growing Medicare population."
HCSC currently insures more than 17 million Americans in five states, including seniors who enjoy coverage through its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Many HCSC MA plans provide additional benefits beyond traditional Medicare, including dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage at a variety of price points, including options with $0 monthly premiums.
For 2023, HCSC's MA plans and benefits are designed to meet the evolving and diverse needs of Medicare members, including options intended to lower out-of-pocket costs, support affordability of prescription drugs and increase access to enhanced benefits.
"As we continue to grow our Medicare offerings, we've carefully chosen the expansion areas and product offerings to provide access to equitable, affordable and quality care to our members and potential new members," said Nathan Linsley, HCSC Senior Vice President, Government and Individual Markets. "We are committed to the Medicare population and will continue to grow and evolve our products and networks to deliver the best member experience and overall outcomes."
HCSC is supporting the MAPD county footprint with an expansion of provider networks across all five states to help members have access to specialized care when and where they want and need it.
HCSC is in the process of seeking all necessary regulatory approvals for 2023. The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period starts October 15 and ends December 7, 2022. For more information, visit.medicare.gov.
Health Care Service Corporation is the country's largest customer-owned health insurer, with nearly 17.5 million members in its health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. A Mutual Legal Reserve Company, HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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