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Yellowstone floods reveal forecasting flaws as world warms
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Yellowstone National Park area’s weather forecast the morning of June 12 seemed fairly tame: warmer temperatures and rain showers would accelerate mountain snow melt and could produce “minor flooding.” A National Weather Service bulletin recommended moving livestock from low-lying areas but made no mention of danger to people.
By nightfall, after several inches of rain fell on a deep spring snowpack, there were record-shattering floods.
Torrents of water poured off the mountains. Swollen rivers carrying boulders and trees smashed through Montana towns over the next several days. The flooding swept away houses, wiped out bridges and forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 tourists, park employees and residents near the park.
As a cleanup expected to last months grinds on, climate experts and meteorologists say the gap between the destruction and what was forecast underscores a troublesome aspect of climate change: Models used to predict storm impacts do not always keep up with increasingly devastating rainstorms, hurricanes, heat waves and other events.
“Those rivers had never reached those levels. We literally were flying blind not even knowing what the impacts would be,” said Arin Peters, a senior hydrologist with the National Weather Service.
Hydrologic models used to predict flooding are based on long-term, historical records. But they do not reflect changes to the climate that emerged over the past decade, said meteorologist and Weather Underground founder Jeff Masters.
“Those models are going to be inadequate to deal with a new climate,” Masters said.
Another extreme weather event where the models came up short was Hurricane Ida, which slammed Louisiana last summer and then stalled over the Eastern Seaboard — deluging parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York with unprecedented rainfall that caused massive flooding.
The weather service had warned of a “serious situation” that could turn “catastrophic,” but the prediction of 3 to 6 inches (8 to 15 centimeters) of rain for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania was far short of the 9 to 10 inches (23 to 25 centimeters) that fell.
The deadly June 2021 heat wave that scorched the Pacific Northwest offered another example. Warmer weather had been expected, but not temperatures of up to 116 degrees (47C degrees) that toppled previous records and killed an estimated 600 or more people in Oregon, Washington state and western Canada.
The surprise Yellowstone floods prompted a nighttime scramble to close off roads and bridges getting swept away by the water, plus rushed evacuations that missed some people. No one died, somewhat miraculously, as more than 400 homes were damaged or destroyed.
As rock slides caused by the rainfall started happening in Yellowstone, park rangers closed a heavily-used road between the town of Gardiner and the park headquarters in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming. It later washed out in numerous places.
The rain and snowmelt were “too much too fast and you just try to stay out of the way,” Yellowstone Deputy Chief Ranger Tim Townsend said.
If the road hadn’t been closed, “we probably would have had fatalities, unquestionably” park Superintendent Cam Sholly said.
“The road looks totally fine and then it’s like an 80-foot drop right into the river,” Sholly said.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was scheduled to visit Yellowstone Friday to survey the damage and ongoing repairs.
Within a matter of hours on June 12, Rock Creek, which runs through the city of Red Lodge and normally is placid and sometimes just ankle-deep, became a raging river. When the weather service issued a flood warning for the creek, the water already had surged over its banks and begun to knock down bridges.
By the time the warning was sent, “we already knew it was too late,” said Scott Williams, a commissioner for Carbon County, Montana, which borders Yellowstone.
Red Lodge resident Pam Smith was alerted to the floods by something knocking around in her basement before dawn. It was her clothes dryer, floating in water pouring through the windows.
In a scramble to save keepsakes, Smith slipped on the wet kitchen floor and fell, shattering a bone in her arm. She recalled holding back tears as she trudged through floodwaters with her partner and 15-year-old granddaughter to reach their pickup truck and drive to safety.
“I went blank,” Smith said. “I was angry and like, ‘Why didn’t anybody warn us? Why was there no knock on the door? Why didn’t the police come around and say there’s flooding, you need to get out?’”
Local authorities say sheriff’s deputies and others knocked on doors in Red Lodge and a second community that flooded. But they acknowledged not everyone was reached as numerous rivers and streams overflowed, swamping areas never known previously to flood.
While no single weather event can be conclusively tied to climate change, scientists said the Yellowstone flooding was consistent with changes already documented around the park as temperatures warm.
Those changes include less snowfall in mid-winter and more spring precipitation — setting the stage for flash floods when rains fall on the snow, said Montana State University climate scientist Cathy Whitlock.
Warming trends mean spring floods will increase in frequency — even as the region suffers from long-term drought that keeps much of the rest of the year dry, she said.
Masters and other experts noted that computer modeling of storms has become more sophisticated and is generally more accurate than ever. But extreme weather by its nature is hard to predict, and as such events happen more frequently there will be many more chances for forecasters to get it wrong.
The rate of the most extreme rainstorms has increased by a factor of five, Masters said. So an event with a 1% chance of happening in any given year — commonly referred to as a “one in 100-year” event — now has a 5% chance of happening, he said.
“We are literally re-writing our weather history book,” said University of Oklahoma Meteorology Professor Jason Furtado.
That has widespread implications for local authorities and emergency officials who rely on weather bulletins to guide their disaster response approaches. If they’re not warned, they can’t act.
But the National Weather Service also strives to avoid undue alarm and maintain public trust. So if the service’s models show only a slim chance of disaster, that information can get left out of the forecast.
Weather service officials said the agency’s actions with the Yellowstone flooding will be analyzed to determine if changes are needed. They said early warnings that river levels were rising did help officials prepare and prevent loss of life, even if their advisories failed to predict the severity.
Computer-based forecasting models are regularly updated to account for new meteorological trends due to climate change, Peters said. Even with those refinements, events like the Yellowstone flooding still are considered low-probability and so often won’t make it into forecasts based on what the models say is most likely to occur.
“It’s really difficult to balance that feeling that you’ve got that this could get really bad, but the likelihood of it getting really bad is so small,” Peters said. He added that the dramatic swing from drought to flood was hard even for meteorologists to reconcile and called it “weather whiplash.”
To better communicate the potential for extreme weather, some experts say the weather service needs to change its forecasts to inform the public about low-probability hazardous events. That could be accomplished through more detailed daily forecasts or some kind of color-coded system for alerts.
“We’ve been slow to provide that information,” North Carolina State University atmospheric scientist Gary Lackmann said. “You put it on people’s radars and they could think about that and it could save lives.”
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Hanson reported from Helena, Montana.
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Cypriot police probe car arson, fan attack after soccer game
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cypriot police say six cars were deliberately set ablaze a short distance from the soccer stadium where league leader Apollon Limassol played second-place APOEL Nicosia. Police say the arson attack occurred 30 minutes before the end of Sunday’s match. Apollon won 3-2 to give the Limassol team a four-point cushion over APOEL with two matches left in the season. A recent spate of soccer-related violence prompted Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades to order a detailed report into the incidents and to urge police to beef up security during matches. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/09/cypriot-police-probe-car-arson-fan-attack-after-soccer-game/ | 2022-05-09T13:09:42Z |
NEW YORK, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ARQQ).
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BA.2, where are you? Dominant strain hasn’t shown signs of starting a surge
By Brenda Goodman, CNN
Maybe BA.2 really is the “stealth variant.”
The Omicron subvariant caused as many as 3 in 4 cases of Covid-19 in the United States last week, according to the latest genomic surveillance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but so far, there are no signs of a looming surge in the US.
Even as BA.2 has become dominant, overall numbers of cases are still decreasing, says Dr. Jessica Justman, an epidemiologist at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.
“This is a clear example of how these two trends are not necessarily tied together,” she says.
If things stay quiet, as some models predict, it will mark the first time a viral strain has taken over in the US without causing an increase in Covid-19 cases.
That’s different from what’s happening in the UK, some European countries and parts of Canada, where the arrival of BA.2 coincided with a new wave of cases and hospitalizations.
Andy Pekosz, who studies viruses at Johns Hopkins University, says the new wave of cases in Europe may have more to do with timing than any features of BA.2.
“What you’re seeing in Europe may be resulting from the fact that they lifted their restrictions early, not so much that it’s BA.2 that’s there,” he says.
Pekosz says many European countries dropped some precautions when there was already lot of virus circulating. He says cases in the US were coming down faster and fell farther before BA.2 outgrew its Omicron cousin here.
“When you start at a low place, it takes a lot longer to build up a high number of cases,” he says.
It also suggests that the US may not be entirely out of the woods with BA.2 since Spring Break and the Easter and Passover holidays will mean more travel and more mixing of people from different parts of the country.
Little sign of rising infections
Why the US isn’t seeing the same increases in new infections with BA.2 as countries in Europe did continues to be an open question.
One theory is that we’re no longer seeing positive cases show up in testing. The data collected by the CDC and state health departments about positive tests is generated by laboratories; it doesn’t count the tests people take at home.
And there’s been a “dramatic shift” toward at-home testing in the US, says Mara Aspinall, a professor at Arizona State University who has been estimating home and lab testing volumes.
In January and February, she says, there were roughly 1 million to 1.5 million Covid-19 laboratory tests being recorded each day — but 6 million to 8 million at-home tests available. A case detected by an at-home test doesn’t typically get reported unless it is later confirmed by a lab test.
“I think there’s no question there’s underreporting of positive cases,” Aspinall said. She believes this is, in part, why the CDC has shifted its pandemic measures to focus on hospitalizations and hospital capacity, and pivoted its surveillance to wastewater, which measures infection levels even when people aren’t getting tested.
Watching wastewater
Even in wastewater, though, there’s not a lot to see.
Zooming in on areas of the country that are seeing more BA.2 transmission, like New York, wastewater has been only modestly affected.
“It’s still low when we look at absolute raw numbers of viral copies in wastewater,” said David Larson, an associate professor of public health at Syracuse University who helped create the state’s wastewater dashboard.
“We’re not at the level of the Omicron [BA.1] surge, but it’s increasing, and community spread is present, and transmission is still high,” Larson said.
With more virus being transmitted, Larson says, officials could see cases go up, but he’s not sure. It will depend on how sick people get from their infections.
“Cases measure access to treatment and access to testing,” he said. “So it’s hard to say what cases will do.”
San Francisco is also seeing signs that BA.2 may be making a move, but it hasn’t been a major one.
Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Francisco, says the Bay Area has been one of the most cautious parts of the country throughout the pandemic. There are even some schools that are still closed because they’re unwilling to tolerate the risk.
He was surprised to see San Francisco County recently take the top spot for its seven-day average of new cases on the California Department of Public Health’s Covid Dashboard.
“I had to rub my eyes,” Chin-Hong said. “I look at these trends pretty much every day, and SF used to be amongst the lowest, and now it’s amongst the highest” in terms of new cases. Test positivity is inching up, too.
But the increases he’s seeing are small ones. “They’re teetering on the point of going up and like trying to boost forward,” he said.
Chin-Hong says San Francisco is “super immune” right now, with one of the highest vaccination rates in the country and an antibody boost from recent wave of infections from Omicron’s BA.1 version.
At the hospital where he works, things are quiet in terms of Covid-19.
It reminds him of what happened in Denmark and South Africa with BA.2, “which was basically nothing. No explosions of cases, no lives lost.”
That won’t stop people from feeling anxious, he said. As cases rise, people will stay home and will keep their kids home from school.
He says the anxiety comes from two things: PTSD from previous surges and a measure of freedom that they don’t want to give up.
And though he’s not ready to sound the all-clear, he thinks things may be better than people are expecting this time around.
Are we failing upward?
If BA.2 does go quietly, it may be because the US did such a poor job of stopping transmission of Omicron and the variants that came before it, that we have failed upward, bungling our way to a high level of immune protection.
BA.1 and BA 1.1 ran rampant in the US over the winter, as people abandoned mask wearing and largely resumed their holiday plans.
“That spike was just massive. It was like nothing we’ve seen before,” says Marina Matus, president and CEO of Biobot Analytics, a company that that’s been testing wastewater for local counties and other sewersheds across the US since 2020.
Matus says Omicron and Delta swept through the population in a matter of weeks, while BA.2 has been creeping up for a few months.
“It’s been going very, very slowly, and so far, we haven’t seen an impact on the level of disease,” she said.
Matus points to Ontario, which is seeing a larger viral load in its wastewater levels, indicating more infections. That province’s Omicron peak with BA.1 a few months ago was not as high as the one in the US and may not have left as much immunity in its wake.
“That data, to me, would say that, you know, they had a smaller Omicron wave, and now [BA.2 is] picking up,” she said.
The latest CDC estimate is that 95% of Americans have some level of immunity, either through infection or from vaccination. About 43% of Americans are thought to have antibodies from infection.
This immunity came at a high price: The US remains a world leader in Covid-19 deaths with more than 980,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Remembering this makes any respite from Covid-19 over the next few weeks somewhat bittersweet. It may also be brief, as the world waits to see what other surprises the virus has in store.
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Over 1,000 projects made with yarn created for the chance to win big
DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Great Yarn Challenge (TGYC), a first-of-its-kinds virtual yarn competition, launched its inaugural campaign this year and brought together thousands of crafters who competed for the chance to win prizes and awards for their fiber skills. Participants entered a series of challenges designed to inspire creativity and imagination, making things like sweaters, wall hangings and toys.
"We're blown away by the creativity of everyone who participated in the very first TGYC and are so thrilled that we received over 1,000 submissions," said CYC's Executive Director Jenny Bessonette. "We're proud of the winners who challenged themselves to create truly unique projects made of yarn."
TGYC brought together many familiar faces and influencers within the online yarn community. Maurice Greene, an MMA fighter known as "The Crochet Boss", partnered with Warm Up America! to hand out over 550 hats to people in need in his local Albuquerque community. Famed crochet prodigy Jonah Larson, who shot to international fame in 2019 for his stitching prowess, worked with yarn company Yarnspirations to promote Warm Up America! and another cause close to his heart - helping those in the rural village where he was born through Roots Ethiopia.
The winners for TGYC were announced on March 24 in a special closing ceremony. One participant was chosen as the winner for each challenge and one participant was chosen as the overall TGYC winner. Elisa Berman submitted a crochet blanket depicting the day her brother got engaged and won the Spruce Up Your Space challenge. Genna Brocone submitted a punch needle pet portrait for a humane society charity auction and won the Babies & Fur Babies challenge. Amanda Schuck submitted crochet hot air balloons that she installed in her front yard and won the Yarn in the Wild challenge.
Amanda Skinner submitted a cardigan with the words "Knit/Purl/Yarn/Love" knitted throughout and won the Just Wear It challenge. Jeannie Swift submitted a 7" by 9" Warm Up America! section representing the state of New Hampshire and won the Stitch Your State challenge. Hollie Soave submitted a story about her creation of the The Knitting Club at William & Mary College, which is still going strong today, and won the Stitch It Forward challenge. Lastly, Jennifer Kinyak submitted a piece of crochet cover art for The Corner Laughers' album "Temescal Telegraph" and was crowned the TGYC champion.
ABOUT THE CRAFT YARN COUNCIL
The Craft Yarn Council (CYC), incorporated in 1981, is a nonprofit trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of yarns and tools used in knitting, crocheting and other crafts. The Craft Yarn Council mission is to foster a community of yarn crafters by stimulating current knitters and crocheters, inspiring new yarn crafters and initiating education and promotional campaigns to ensure a healthy future for the yarn industry.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Environmental criminals in the Brazilian Amazon destroyed public rainforests equal the size of El Salvador over the past six years, yet the Federal Police — the Brazilian version of the FBI — carried out only seven operations aimed at this massive loss, according to a new study.
The destruction took place in state and federal forests that are “unallocated,” meaning they do not have a designated use the way national parks and Indigenous territories do. According to official data, the Brazilian Amazon rainforest has about 580,000 square kilometers (224,000 square miles) of forests in this category, or an area almost the size of Ukraine.
As Brazil has repeatedly legalized such invasions, these public forests have become the main target for criminals who illegally seize land.
The study, from Igarapé Institute, a Brazilian think tank, analyzed 302 environmental crime raids carried out by the Federal Police in the Amazon between 2016 and 2021. Only 2% targeted people illegally seizing undesignated public lands.
The report says the lack of enforcement likely stems from the weak legal protection of these areas, in other words, the same problem that draws the illegal activity. Environmentalists have long pressed the federal government to turn these unallocated public forests into protected areas.
Since Brazil’s return to democratic rule in 1985 after two decades of military rule, most successive governments have made moves to extend the legal protection, and today about 47% of the Amazon lies within protected areas, according to official data. Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, however, has repeatedly said the country has too many protected areas and stalled this decades-long policy.
In 2016, some 2240 square kilometers (865 square miles) of unallocated public land were illegally deforested. Last year, it reached almost double that amount. Over six years, the accumulated loss has reached some 18,500 square kilometers (7,100 square miles), according to Amazon Environmental Research Institute, or IPAM, based on official data.
Deforestation is increasingly taking place on these lands in particular. In 2016, they made up 31% of all illegally-felled forest. Last year, they reached 36%.
Almost half of Brazil’s climate pollution comes from deforestation, according to an annual study from the Brazilian nonprofit network Climate Observatory. The destruction is so vast that the eastern Amazon has ceased to be a carbon sink, or absorber, for the Earth and has converted into a carbon source, according to a study published in 2021 in the journal Nature.
Igarape divides environmental crime in the Amazon into four major illicit or tainted activities: theft of public land; illegal logging; illegal mining; and deforestation linked to agriculture and cattle farming.
The enforcement operations were spread over many locations, 846, because most investigated deep into illegal supply chains. Nearly half were in protected areas, such as the Yanomami Indigenous Territory, which, despite a heavier police presence, suffers a growing invasion by thousands of illegal gold miners.
The Igarape study also pointed to an extensive “regional ecosystem of crime,” since the police operations took place in 24 of Brazil’s 27 states plus 8 cities in neighboring countries. “Environmental crime stems from illicit economies that access consumer markets and financing outside the Amazon,” the report says.
The Federal Police didn’t respond to an Associated Press email seeking comment about its strategy in the Amazon.
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Payday loan scams victimize most financially vulnerable
Consumers have lost more than $3M over the last four years
InvestigateTV - Payday loans are high-cost, short term loans that are often a quick way for people to get cash before their next paycheck. Unfortunately, payday loan scams have cost consumers almost $500,000 this year.
Josh Planos with the Better Business Bureau said the con comes when bad actors pose as representatives from legal payday loan companies.
Planos explained that fraudsters will offer fake payday loans or trick customers into thinking they still owe money on a debt even after the debt is paid.
These scams typically cost victims an average of $1,000 per person and the frequency is increasing.
Planos reported that the BBB saw a 27% increase in payday loan scams from 2019 to 2021.
Senior Attorney Mark Glassman with the Federal Trade Commission said the uptick in payday loan scams means borrowers need to stay on high alert.
Glassman noted that the scams are targeted towards people who, in many cases, are already economically vulnerable.
Experts said one way to avoid falling victim is to skip the payday loan and instead, try working with your creditors to make payment arrangements.
If you need help with creditors, USA.gov and Consumer.gov both offer free resources on dealing with debt and managing debt.
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Fund I is the largest first-time real estate private equity fund raised entirely in 2022
DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S2 Capital ("S2"), a national value-add multifamily investor, today announced the final close of the S2 Multifamily Value-Add Fund I, LP ("Fund 1"), which closed at its hard cap of $400 million in investor and co-invest commitments in just eight months, greatly exceeding its target of $250 million. S2's debut Fund I attracted an investor base of various institutional investors, family offices, investment banks, and high net worth individuals. The firm currently has $6 billion of multifamily assets under management.
S2 focuses on value-add multifamily investing in prime Sunbelt locations. The firm has developed a vertically integrated platform which creates efficiencies in operations and construction that optimize returns.
"We are grateful for the support of our investors in raising our first fund, especially through the challenging financial markets of recent months," said Scott Everett, CEO of S2. "This year marks our firm's 10th anniversary, and we see the rapid closing of Fund I as a testament to S2's strong record of results in value-add multifamily investing and LPs' desire to invest in sector specific operator led investment vehicles."
About S2 Capital
Founded in 2012, S2 Capital is a Dallas-based national multifamily investment platform specializing in value-add properties. With approximately $10 billion in transaction volume, S2 has acquired approximately 46,000 units through 134 acquisitions, and has successfully invested over $500 million in upgrades and renovations. S2 is vertically integrated, comprised of affiliated businesses including acquisitions, construction, asset management, and operations divisions that work closely together to execute the firm's business plan. The firm concentrates its investments in the U.S. Sunbelt, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas, where job and population growth is expected to outpace the national average and contribute to significant renter demand. For more information, visit www.s2cp.com.
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Now-deceased man IDed in 1980s slayings of 3 motel clerks
Late Iowa man linked to killings in Indiana, Kentucky
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana State Police said Tuesday that they used genealogical data and crime scene evidence to link an Iowa man who died in 2013 to the killings of three female motel clerks and sexual assault of a fourth in Indiana and Kentucky from 1987 through 1990.
Harry Edward Greenwell, who died at age 68 in New Albin, Iowa, in January 2013, was the so-called “I-65 killer,” State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield said during a news conference in Indianapolis. The killings earned that moniker because they happened at motels near Interstate 65.
“Greenwell had an extensive criminal history and had been in and out of prison several times, even escaping from jail on two separate occasions,” he said. “He was known to travel frequently in the Midwest.”
Greenwell was born in Kentucky and died in Iowa of cancer, according to his obituary.
Fifield said evidence linked Greenwell to the Feb. 21, 1987, killing of Vicki Heath, 41, who was sexually assaulted and fatally shot while working a night shift at a Super 8 Hotel in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. It also linked him to the March 3, 1989, killings of Margaret “Peggy” Gill and Jeanne Gilbert.
Gilbert, 34, was slain while working the night shift at a Days Inn in Remington, Indiana, while Gill, 24, was killed while working at a Days Inn in Merrillville, Indiana. Both were sexually assaulted and fatally shot.
Fifield said investigators also linked Greenwell to the Jan. 2, 1990, sexual assault of a 21-year-old female clerk at a Days Inn in Columbus, Indiana.
“This victim was able to escape her attacker and survive. She was later able to give an excellent physical description of the suspect and details of the crime,” he said. “She is the only known victim to have survived the vicious, brutal attacks of this killer.”
Fifield said the state police crime lab matched ballistic evidence in the Gill and Gilbert slayings, and later matched DNA evidence linking the Heath and Gilbert killings to the Columbus attack.
He said one of the primary factors linking the four crimes was their proximity to Interstate 65, which runs from Gary, Indiana, to Mobile, Alabama.
Fifield said investigative genealogy, the use of DNA analysis in combination with traditional genealogy research and historical records, “generated a significant and important lead” in the four cases.
“Further investigation and kinship lab testing by the Indiana State Police lab of crime scene samples positive identified the suspect. The match was 99.9999% positive. It is this scientific breakthrough that ultimately led to the identification of the I-65 killer, Harry Edward Greenwell,” Fifield said.
He said investigators continue reaching out to other police departments in the Midwest because there is a “distinct possibility” that Greenwell committed other unsolved killings, rapes, robberies or assaults.
Fifield was joined at the news conference by members of the FBI, the Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and Columbus, Indiana, police departments, and relatives of some of the victims.
Gilbert’s daughter, Kimberly Gilbert Wright, said her family was very grateful for law enforcement’s efforts to identify her mother’s killer and helping bring some type of closure to her family and the other victims’ relatives.
“She’s still in my family’s hearts,” she said of her mother. “We talk about her as if she hasn’t gone. My brother and I were fortunate enough to have spent the last seven months of her life living with her and experiencing the joy that she could bring to every day of our life.”
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This story was updated to correct the spelling of Sgt. Glen Fifield’s first name and that Gill’s first name was Margaret, and not Mary.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE AMERICAN: BTG) (NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold") is pleased to announce the support of Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") and Glass Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis"), who have both recommended that shareholders vote FOR the Say on Pay resolution as well as vote FOR all other proposed items to be considered at the upcoming Annual General & Special Meeting of Shareholders of B2Gold.
ISS and Glass Lewis are leading third party proxy advisory firms who, among other services, provide independent analysis and proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders.
The Annual General & Special Meeting of Shareholders of B2Gold is scheduled for 2pm PDT/5pm EDT on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Pacific Ballroom, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 2W6, and in a virtual format conducted via live audio webcast online at https://web.lumiagm.com/484692983.
B2Gold shareholders are encouraged to vote their shares as soon as possible, and in any case well in advance of the proxy voting deadline on Monday, June 20, 2022,
at 2pm PDT/5pm EDT
B2Gold's Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote FOR all proposed resolutions
B2Gold encourages shareholders to read the meeting material in detail. Copies of the meeting material, including the management information circular, are available under B2Gold's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on B2Gold's website at www.b2gold.com/investors/agm/.
Shareholders are encouraged to vote well in advance of the proxy voting deadline using one of the three methods below.
B2Gold shareholders who have questions about the proposed items to be considered at the Annual General & Special Meeting or require assistance with the hybrid format or voting their shares should contact B2Gold's proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group.
North America Toll Free: +1 877-452-7184
Collect Calls Outside North America: +1 416-304-0211
Email: assistance@laurelhill.com
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines and numerous exploration and development projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia, Finland and Uzbekistan. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces in 2022.
On Behalf of B2GOLD CORP.
"Clive T. Johnson"
President & Chief Executive Officer
For more information on B2Gold or the 2021 AGM please visit the Company website at www.b2gold.com or contact:
The Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American LLC neither approve nor disapprove the information contained in this news release.
Production guidance presented in this news release reflect total production at the mines B2Gold operates on a 100% project basis. Please see our Annual Information Form dated March 30, 2022 for a discussion of our ownership interest in the mines B2Gold operates.
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, including: projections; outlook; guidance; forecasts; estimates; statements regarding future or estimated financial and operational performance, gold production and sales, revenues and cash flows, and capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining) and operating costs, and including, without limitation: total consolidated gold production of between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces in 2022. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.
Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond B2Gold's control, including risks associated with or related to: the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of preventative measures and contingency plans put in place by the Company to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, social distancing, a non-essential travel ban, business continuity plans, and efforts to mitigate supply chain disruptions; escalation of travel restrictions on people or products and reductions in the ability of the Company to transport and refine doré; the volatility of metal prices and B2Gold's common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving production, cost or other estimates; actual production, development plans and costs differing materially from the estimates in B2Gold's feasibility and other studies; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; the ability to replace mineral reserves and identify acquisition opportunities; the unknown liabilities of companies acquired by B2Gold; the ability to successfully integrate new acquisitions; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities, including potential restrictions imposed on B2Gold's operations as a result thereof and the ability to generate sufficient cash flows; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with operations in Mali, Namibia, the Philippine and Colombia and including risks related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally, including in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; the lack of sole decision-making authority related to Filminera Resources Corporation, which owns the Masbate Project; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support for B2Gold's operations, including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting as required by law, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; compliance with anti-corruption laws, and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and B2Gold's reputation; risks affecting Calibre having an impact on the value of the Company's investment in Calibre, and potential dilution of our equity interest in Calibre; as well as other factors identified and as described in more detail under the heading "Risk Factors" in B2Gold's most recent Annual Information Form, B2Gold's current Form 40-F Annual Report and B2Gold's other filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which may be viewed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively (the "Websites"). The list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect B2Gold's forward-looking statements
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the applicable assumptions and factors management considers reasonable as of the date hereof, based on the information available to management at such time. These assumptions and factors include, but are not limited to, assumptions and factors related to B2Gold's ability to carry on current and future operations, including: the duration and effects of COVID-19 on our operations and workforce; development and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations, including any mineral resources or reserves identified thereby; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and assessments; B2Gold's ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the availability and cost of inputs; the price and market for outputs, including gold; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals or permits; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the current and future social, economic and political conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally associated with the mining industry.
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. B2Gold does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities B2Gold will derive therefrom. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
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STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Second quarter of 2022
- Net sales in the second quarter amounted to SEK 2,980 (2,445) million. Organic growth was 9 per cent and growth from acquisitions 11 per cent, while exchange rate effects accounted for 2 per cent.
- Adjusted EBITA increased by 3 per cent to SEK 172 (167) million and the operating margin was 5.8 (6.8) per cent.
- EBIT was SEK 119 (119) million. Profit after tax was SEK 79 (81) million.
- Earnings per share were SEK 0.8 (0.8).
- Cash conversion for the most recent 12-month period amounted to 97 (94) per cent.
- Leverage in relation to adjusted EBITDA was 2.0 (1.7).
First half of the year (January–June 2022)
- Net sales in the first half of the year amounted to SEK 5,935 (4,775) million. Organic growth was 10 per cent and growth from acquisitions 12 per cent, while exchange rate effects accounted for 2 per cent.
- Adjusted EBITA increased by 17 per cent to SEK 359 (306) million and the operating margin was 6.0 (6.4) per cent.
- EBIT was SEK 242 (203) million. Profit after tax was SEK 164 (134) million.
- Earnings per share were SEK 1.7 (1.4).
GROUP EARNINGS SUMMARY
Invitation to a press and analyst presentation
On 15 July 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CEST, the company's President and CFO will give a presentation on developments in the second quarter via a webcast.
To participate in the webcast, please register in advance using the following link:
To listen to the presentation by telephone, dial +46850558354 (Sweden) +4723963688 (Norway), +4582333194 (Denmark), +358981710521 (Finland) or +443333009266 (UK).
The briefing material and a recording of the webcast will be published on the company's website www.coor.com, under Investors/Reports and presentations, after the briefing.
Financial calendar
27 October 2022 Interim report January–September 2022
9 February 2023 Interim Report January–December 2022
26 April 2023 Interim report January–March 2023
14 July 2023 Interim report January–June 2023
For further information
For questions concerning the financial report, please contact our CFO and Director of Investor Relations Klas Elmberg (+46 10 559 65 80)
For questions concerning the operations or the company in general, please contact president and CEO AnnaCarin Grandin (+46 10 559 57 70) or Magdalena Öhrn, Director of Communications (+46 10 559 55 19).
More information is also available on our website: www.coor.com
This constitutes information which Coor Service Management Holding AB is required to publish under the EU's Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication through the above contact person on 15 July 2022 at 7:30 a.m. CEST.
As the leading provider of facility management services, Coor aims to create the happiest, healthiest and most prosperous workplace environments in the Nordic region. Coor offers specialist expertise in workplace services, property services and strategic advisory services. Coor creates value by executing, developing and streamlining our customers' service activities. This enables our customers to do what they do best.
Coor's customer base includes many large and small companies and public-sector organisations across the Nordic region, including ABB, Aibel, the Danish Building and Property Agency, DNV-GL, DSB, Ericsson, Equinor, ICA, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, the Danish Police, Public Prosecution Authority and Prison and Probation Service, PostNord, Saab, Sandvik, SAS, Skanska, Telia Company, the Swedish Transport Administration, Vasakronan and Volvo Cars.
Coor was founded in 1998 and has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2015. Coor takes responsibility for the operations it conducts, in relation to its customers, employees and shareholders, as well as for its wider impact on society and the environment. Read more at www.coor.com
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas Department of Public Safety lieutenant was arrested in Austin after losing control of his car and crashing into a large metal pole, according to court records.
On July 29 at 8:44 a.m. Austin police responded to multiple 911 reports of a vehicle on fire following a collision in south Austin, the affidavit states. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Arnold Alejandro.
Alejandro was charged with driving while intoxicated.
According to the affidavit, the police officer conducting the investigation noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from Alejandro’s breath and observed Alejandro to have glassy, watery, and bloodshot eyes.
As a result of the officer’s observations, field sobriety tests were requested to determine whether Alejandro could safely operate a vehicle. Alejandro refused all the requested field sobriety tests, the affidavit states.
According to court records, Alejandro has been a law enforcement officer for 23 years. An attorney for Alejandro wasn’t available at the time of publishing.
KXAN found DPS records stating Alejandro is a lieutenant under the Executive Protection Bureau division, or EPB, which provides security for the Governor’s Mansion, designated elected officials as well as visiting foreign, federal and state dignitaries traveling in Texas.
KXAN reached out to DPS for a comment regarding Alejandro’s arrest and will update this story once a response is provided.
A law enforcement official confirmed to KXAN that the person in the mugshot is Lt. Alejandro who is assigned to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s security detail.
Furthermore, the law enforcement official confirmed the person seen standing next to Paxton in this photo is Lt. Alejandro.
Alejandro was released July 30 on a $5,000 bond and was ordered to complete an alcohol evaluation with Travis County Counseling and Education Services and required to install an Ignition Interlock Device in his car, according to court records. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/texas-dps-lieutenant-arrested-on-dwi-charge-after-fiery-crash/ | 2022-08-24T20:29:37Z |
- Equinor awarded Bristow Norway a search and rescue contract starting September 1, 2023. The initial contract is for four years and includes three one-year options for a potential total of seven years
- Bristow will provide search and rescue configured S-92 helicopters based offshore at the Johan Sverdrup and Statfjord B platforms in support of operations on the southern Norwegian continental shelf
- Bristow's safe and reliable search and rescue service is a critical part of the emergency preparedness on the Norwegian continental shelf
HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the world's leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced an award from Equinor to provide search and rescue services offshore at the Johan Sverdrup and Statfjord B platforms, located in the Norwegian North Sea off the west coast of Norway.
A critical part of the emergency preparedness on the southern Norwegian continental shelf, the contract has a duration of four years and includes three single year extension options. Three advanced search and rescue configured S-92 helicopters will provide the search and rescue service. Two helicopters will be based on Equinor`s platforms with a backup S-92 based onshore.
"We are honoured that Equinor has placed their trust in Bristow. This award is a strong declaration of their confidence in our industry-leading experience in providing search and rescue services," said Heidi Wulff Heimark, Managing Director of Norway. "Search and rescue is a strategically important service for Bristow, and we are all extremely proud to be chosen as the preferred operator for SAR services to Equinor's emergency preparedness with SAR helicopters located offshore at Statfjord B and Johan Sverdrup offshore installations and backup SAR."
Bristow has been an Equinor aviation partner for more than 25 years supporting the Norwegian Continental shelf both for crew change service and search and rescue services. In addition to Norwegian operations, Bristow also provides helicopter services to Equinor in Brazil and the U.S.
Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of major integrated, national and independent offshore energy companies. Bristow provides commercial search and rescue (SAR) services in several countries and public sector SAR services in the United Kingdom (U.K.) on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Additionally, the Company offers ad hoc helicopter and fixed wing transportation services.
Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, Falkland Islands, Guyana, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K. and the U.S. To learn more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com.
Equinor is an international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future. Equinor's purpose is to turn natural resources into energy for people and progress for society. Equinor's portfolio of projects encompasses oil and gas, renewables and low-carbon solutions, with an ambition of becoming a net-zero energy company by 2050. Headquartered in Stavanger (Norway), Equinor is the leading operator on the Norwegian continental shelf and present in around 30 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit the Equinor website at https://www.equinor.com.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Leaders in largely Democratic Kansas City, Missouri, don’t control the city’s police department, hire the police chief or determine how the department spends its tax dollars. A 1930s-era law gives that power to a five-member board largely appointed by the Missouri governor, who since 2017 has been a Republican.
A longstanding dispute over that arrangement is erupting this summer. The two sides are preparing for a statewide vote in November on a constitutional amendment that would give the Republican-majority Legislature even more authority to set police funding.
A key legislative backer says Kansas City police need the support because some Democrats want to defund the force — a charge city leaders vehemently deny.
A local civil rights leader sued on behalf of city taxpayers, arguing that allowing the state to control the city’s police force amounts to “taxation without representation” and discriminates against Kansas City’s large Black population, which experiences much of its violent crime.
Mayor Quinton Lucas, who is the only person on the Board of Police Commissioners not appointed by the governor, has indicated the proposal will be challenged in court.
The debate echoes recent confrontations between Republican state officials and Democratic leaders of larger cities elsewhere over issues including voting rights, mask mandates and recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. And it comes as the nation continues to wrestle with racial injustice in policing.
Last year, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas and Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia signed restrictive election laws that opponents claimed targeted Democratic strongholds. And school boards in largely Democratic areas defied governors in Florida, Texas and Arizona who sought to ban mask mandates during the height of the pandemic.
Kansas City, with a population of about 508,000, about 28% Black, is the only Missouri city without local control of its police force. It’s believed to be the largest city in the U.S. in that situation, the mayor’s office said.
After racial injustice protests in 2020 sparked calls for more police accountability, Lucas and some City Council members passed two ordinances that would have given city officials some control over how $42.5 million of the police department’s $239 million budget for 2021-2022 fiscal year would be spent. The money would have been used to emphasize social service and crime prevention programs.
Critics, including the police union and former police chief, said the proposal was a roundabout way of defunding the department and would leave it with insufficient money to make it through the year.
Shortly after the ordinances passed, the state-appointed police board sued the city to undo them and won. The judge said state law gives the board exclusive authority over the police budget.
The fight prompted legislators to pass a bill requiring the city to increase police funding from 20% of its general revenue budget to 25%. Republican Gov. Mike Parson signed the bill June 27.
But there was concern the move would run afoul of a state constitutional ban on unfunded state mandates for cities. So lawmakers put an amendment to address that on the November general election ballot.
Lucas tweeted that “the bill represents the raw exercise of power by state lawmakers over the people of Kansas City,” and would be challenged in court. He and other officials have noted the city already routinely funds the police department above the 20% requirement.
State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, a Republican who represents counties in suburban Kansas City, said he sponsored the legislation to stand with law enforcement during a time of “radical attempts across the country by city councils to defund the police.”
Melissa Robinson, a Democratic Kansas City Council member, said the current arrangement disenfranchises Kansas City taxpayers by allowing outsiders to decide how their tax dollars are spent.
She said supporters are strategizing how to persuade residents outside the city that the issue on the November ballot is centered on local control, a principle frequently lauded by Republicans.
“This is not about divisive conversations about blue lives and Black lives,” she said. “It’s the basic question of how government should work … We never said we wanted to decrease funding, we just wanted to separate out some money and ask questions about better ways to address crime.”
Luetkemeyer said all Missourians should care about how the Kansas City police department operates because the city is one of the main economic drivers in the state.
“If Kansas City sees a dramatic increase in crime because police are defunded, that’s going to have a ripple effect across the entire economy in the state of Missouri,” he said.
According to police department crime statistics, reports of the most serious crimes, such as homicides, sex assaults, robbery, fraud and weapons violations decreased 6% from 2020 to 2021.
Homicides in the city have fluctuated between 151 in 2017 to 157 in 2021, with a high of 179 in 2020. The statistics show 78% of homicide victims in the city in 2021 were Black men and women.
Gwen Grant, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City and the civil rights leader who filed a lawsuit over the funding issue, said the current arrangement is steeped in racism.
During the Civil War, Missouri was sharply divided between Union and Confederate supporters, with much of the Union support centered in St. Louis and Kansas City, which had larger Black populations than elsewhere in the state.
In 1861, Missouri Gov. Claiborne Fox Jackson, who supported the Confederacy, persuaded the Legislature to pass a law giving the state control over the police department in St. Louis. Missouri voters in 2013 approved a constitutional amendment returning that department to local control.
The state took over the new Kansas City Police Department in 1874. That changed in 1932, when the Missouri Supreme Court ruled the appointed board’s control of the agency was unconstitutional.
But the state took back control in 1939 at the urging of another segregationist governor, Lloyd Crow Stark, in part because of corruption under highly influential political organizer Tom Pendergast. In 1943, a new law limited the amount a city could be required to appropriate to a police board to 20% of its general revenue in any fiscal year.
Grant said she did not expect supporters of state control to acknowledge the racist elements of the situation.
“You can’t sidestep that,” she said. “That’s the big elephant in the room … We are the only city of our size in the country that does not have control of its police department. If state control is so great, why is it that we are the only people with it?”
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Ballentine reported from Jefferson City, Missouri. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/kansas-city-struggles-with-missouri-over-police-funding/ | 2022-07-16T09:04:53Z |
PRINCETON, N.J., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-millionaire Princeton landlord, Jack Morrison, has filed papers to evict his tenant, Princeton Professor Arno J. Mayer, from Morrison's "Witherspoon House", a rental building in the heart of downtown Princeton, New Jersey.
Princeton Professor Emeritus Arno J. Mayer is a world-renowned historian and World War II hero.
Professor Mayer is also a beloved member of the Princeton community and Princeton University faculty. Professor Mayer's official biography at Princeton University describes Professor Mayer as "a legendary teacher and mentor of students throughout his long career at Princeton…He has earned the respect and affection of undergraduates, graduate students, and colleagues in and outside the Department of History."1
Professor Mayer is also a World War II veteran and war hero. After escaping just two hours ahead of Nazi troops that invaded his native Luxembourg on May 10, 1940, Professor Mayer and his parents and grandparents made a two-year journey to the United States, fleeing across Europe and North Africa.
As soon as Professor Mayer was of age, he joined the U.S. Army where he was trained at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Because of his high IQ and fluency in German, Professor Mayer was recruited to join an elite unit of U.S. Army military intelligence that ran a top- secret, highly classified military installation not far from the Pentagon known only as: "Post Office Box 1142." At that facility, Professor Mayer helped guard and interrogate America's highest value Nazi war prisoners, including the Nazis' top rocket scientists. Professor Mayer was personally charged with guarding Wernher von Braun, the leading Nazi rocket scientist.
A Netflix documentary on Professor Mayer's wartime service was recently released titled: "Camp Confidential: América's Secret Nazis."2 The documentary was shortlisted for an Academy award. It shows how the intelligence gathered by Professor Mayer and his fellow intelligence officers led to the American Air Force bombing Peenemunde: the secret Nazi rocket facility that launched attacks on thousands of troops and civilians throughout Europe. The intelligence gathered by Professor Mayer and his colleagues saved thousands of lives.
Professor Mayer has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all the tenants of Witherspoon House asking for monetary damages and injunctive relief for the unlawful living conditions in Morrison's building. A copy of Professor Mayer filed complaint is available to the press upon request.
The complaint details:
- There is an ongoing rodent infestation in Witherspoon House.
- Morrison pled guilty in 2019 to violating Princeton's noise ordinance by bringing jackhammers inside Witherspoon House that were the same decibel level as commercial airliners.
- Elderly tenants in Witherspoon House were evacuated over a dozen times because of fire code violations in Morrison's restaurant kitchen, located in Witherspoon House.
- The building had a defective intercom and telephone system that made it extremely difficult for Professor Mayer's health aides to communicate and care for him.
- Morrison did not follow Covid procedures and safeguards in Witherspoon House and refused Covid relief to his tenants, including Professor Mayer.
Professor Mayer's legal defense is being coordinated by his son, Carl J. Mayer, Esq. Carl Mayer served as an elected member of the Princeton Township Committee and runs the Mayer Law Group LLC, a class action law firm that represents, consumers, senior citizens and workers. Carl Mayer has been profiled on Sixty Minutes for his public interest legal work.3
1 See Professor Mayer's full official Princeton University biography:https://dof.princeton.edu/about/clerk-faculty/emeritus/arno-j-mayer
2 https://decider.com/2021/11/03/camp-confidential-netflix-review/
3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_J._Mayer
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BEIJING , July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU), China's leading online media, video and game business group, will report its second quarter 2022 unaudited financial results on Monday, August 8, 2022, before U.S. market hours.
Sohu's management team will host a conference call on the same day at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, August 8, 2022 (7:30 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time, August 8, 2022) following the quarterly results announcement.
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Participants can register for the conference call by click here, you will be led to the conference registration website. Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.
The live webcast and archive of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Sohu's website at http://investors.sohu.com/.
About Sohu.com
Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU) was established by Dr. Charles Zhang, one of China's internet pioneers, in the 1990s. As a mainstream media platform in China, Sohu is indispensable to the daily life of millions of Chinese, providing a network of web properties and community based products which continually offer a broad array of choices regarding information, entertainment and communication to the vast number of Sohu users. Sohu has built one of the most comprehensive matrices of Chinese language web properties, consisting of the leading online media destinations Sohu News App, mobile news portal m.sohu.com, PC portal www.sohu.com; online video website tv.sohu.com; and the online games platform www.changyou.com/en/.
Sohu provides online brand advertising services as well as multiple news, information and content services on its matrix of websites and also on its mobile platforms. Sohu's online game business, conducted by its subsidiary Changyou, develops and operates a diverse portfolio of PC and mobile games, such as Tian Long Ba Bu ("TLBB"), one of the most popular PC games in China.
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LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Didi Hirsch), home of the nation's premier Suicide Prevention Center and a leading provider of whole-person mental health and crisis care, announces its acquisition of Teen Line, the leading global teen-to-teen peer support line and youth-centered mental health organization.
One of the most vulnerable age groups impacted by today's unprecedented mental health crisis are children, adolescents and young adults
with suicide being the second leading cause of death for 10 to 24-year-olds. Each day in our nation, there are an average of over 5,400 suicide attempts by young people in grades 7-12. The acquisition bridges two leading organizations to more holistically support our most vulnerable demographic at a time when mental health challenges among our youth are reaching crisis levels.
will have the opportunity to combine its mental health crisis care capabilities with Teen Line's successful track record and youth-support services to further enhance the organization's whole-person care model.
For over 40 years, Teen Line has provided support, resources and hope to young people through its hotline, taking calls, texts and emails by professionally trained teen and youth counselors and outreach programs. Teen Line's approach of teen-to-teen support has proven to be an effective mechanism in connecting and servicing teens, not only on a national but on a global scale. For over four decades, Teen Line continues to train high school students to be listeners, empower them to become mental health ambassadors, and evolve to be change-makers in their community. Within the last five years, Teen Line has experienced tremendous increases in demand for services with the number of teens reaching out nearly tripling, and the number of outreach programs conducted doubling. The organization responded to 7,175 calls, texts and emails from teens in distress in 2021 and has to date, trained over 2,200 teens to be "listeners" on the hotline in order to provide the necessary support. About 70% of incoming calls and texts come from outside of California, approximately 2/3 are by 14-17-year-olds, and more than 20% are by 13 and younger. Teen Line volunteers responded remotely during the pandemic and partnered with Didi Hirsch to supplement services during an influx of calls and during their after hours.
"Teen Line has been at the forefront of mental health advocacy and change by providing a safe, anonymous space for vulnerable youth," said Lyn Morris, CEO of Didi Hirsch. "Teen Line's work, and most importantly their team will help Didi Hirsch on our mission to further expand access to mental healthcare and provide the necessary resources to youth and other communities in need."
"We are beyond excited to join such a renowned and effective organization that shares our ethos and mission of mental health advocacy and crisis care," said Cheryl Eskin, Chief Operating Officer of Teen Line. "Didi Hirsch will expand Teen Line's reach to provide increased access to youth at a time when so many of our youth are struggling with mental health concerns. Together we can save more lives!"
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a recognized leader in whole-person mental health and crisis care for 80 years. Experts at its Suicide Prevention Center offer the nation's most comprehensive array of suicide-specialized services, including multiple 24/7 crisis hotlines in English and Spanish, Crisis Chat and Texting, and Teen Line after hours. Didi Hirsch pioneered suicide hotlines and support groups for survivors of attempts and loss that are gold standards taught throughout the U.S. today. The organization leads planning and implementation for 988, the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, across California, going live on July 16, 2022.
Teen line has a long trajectory, created in 1980 by Dr. Elaine Leader and Dr. Terry Lipton. Through their personal work with teenagers, they saw the need for a more inclusive approach to adolescent mental health. After extensive research and recognizing that when teens need help, they go straight to their peers; Teen Line was born. In the past 40 years, notable programs and innovative outreach has been developed, including the training of LAPD Juvenile Procedures Officers since 1996 and LGBTQ+ outreach since 1998. The organization has received outstanding awards and certifications, such as the American Association of Suicidology accreditation in 2005. Teen Line has also recognized renowned figures like the late Rosa Parks, activist and civil rights leader in 1999. Recently, this past February, with the support of Morgan Stanley's Alliance for Children's Mental Health, Teen Line piloted a Career Development Program at Applied Technology Center High School in Montebello. These trained students will ultimately answer Teen Line texts at their school site, expanding Teen Line's hours and reaching into other communities.
Teen Line is possible through longtime supporters like Cedars-Sinai. Since 1980, their partnership has provided the office space and equipment needed for operations and will continue after this merger. "Cedars-Sinai is proud to support Teen Line for over forty-two years," said Jonathan Schreiber, Vice President of Community Engagement for Cedars-Sinai. "Now more than ever, resources and a safe space are crucial to help our youth and adolescents through difficult moments." "The unwavering commitment of Cedars-Sinai has allowed Teen Line to help thousands of youth worldwide each year," said Cheryl Eskin. "We thank and commend Cedars-Sinai for their ongoing support."
Teen Line will continue providing nationwide services to youth between 6-10 PM PST at 800-852-8336. There will be no disruption to Teen Line's hotline or training programs. After hours, calls will continue to roll to Didi Hirsch's 24/7 Suicide Prevention Center. Text services will carry on by texting "teen" to 839863 between 6-9 PM PST. Teens can also email another teen through www.teenline.org.
The official acquisition will be finalized by the end of the month.
Both organizations share a commitment to providing resources and access to the vulnerable communities in need. To learn more about Didi Hirsch's acquisition of Teen Line, visit https://didihirsch.org/.
Founded on principles of health equity and innovation, Didi Hirsch has been providing whole-person mental health and crisis care to children, adults and families since 1942. In additon to the above, its first-in-the-nation Suicide Prevention Center trains students, teachers, mental health professionals, first responders, law enforcement, and others throughout the U.S. to save lives. Didi Hirsch professionals compassionately care for over 165,000 children and adults annually through outpatient, residential, and crisis services at 10 locations and nearly 100 schools in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Learn more at DidiHirsch.org.
Since 1980, Teen Line has provided a safe, anonymous space for youth anywhere to talk about their problems with a peer. Teen Line provides support, resources and hope to youth through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors and works to de-stigmatize and normalize mental health through our outreach problems. Teen Line is accredited as a Crisis Center by the American Association of Suicidology. To date, Teen Line has trained over 2200 teens to become "listeners" on its hotline, as well as mental health ambassadors to their communities.
Teen Line is open every night from 6-10 PM PST at 800-852-8336 or by texting "teen" to 839863 between 6-9 PM PST. Learn more at teenline.org or follow us on social media @teenlineonline.
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The Transaction Adds Momentum to the Continued Growth of Joy Spreader's Overseas Independent Station E-Commerce Business
BEIJING, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 7, Joy Spreader Group Inc. ("Joy Spreader" or the "Company") announced that it has entered into a placement and subscription agreement to raise approximately HK$600 million (approx. US$76.5 million) to further support the rapid development of its overseas independent station e-commerce business, as well as to expand the scale of the business and consolidate its market position. Goldman Sachs, the world's leading investment bank, acted as the exclusive agent for the placement.
Joy Spreader is a leader in new media performance-based marketing, providing new media traffic commercialization services both in China and abroad through digital technologies that facilitate the direct-to-consumer ("DTC") sales of their clients' products. The Company is one of the largest in China using marketing algorithm models and an intermediary platform for new media marketing businesses. Joy Spreader offers performance-based marketing services for e-commerce and interactive entertainment products on the Douyin and WeChat platforms in China, through which consumers can purchase personalized products based on their personalized content on new media platforms.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, Joy Spreader was the first in the industry to complete the commercialization of its e-commerce business on TikTok, booking revenue of HK$148 million for the quarter. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company announced revenue of HK$512 million, representing a 246% increase. Joy Spreader in concert with its partners has put in place a supply chain service system for cross-border supply of goods, overseas warehousing, local logistics, as well as offline and online payment. In order to adapt to the features of TikTok, Joy Spreader built an online independent station based on an interest-based algorithm model. The Company's business operates in several countries and regions across Southeast Asia, mainly selling consumer electronics from many leading Chinese brands.
The recent performance of Joy Spreader's share price is a testament to the capital market's expectations for the Company's overseas e-commerce business. Over the 60 days leading up to the close of trading on June 6, 2022, the share price of Joy Spreader had increased by 65.9%. The fact that Goldman Sachs, a top international investment bank, chose to act as the exclusive agent for this placement further evidences the recognition by international institutions of Joy Spreader's growth potential, especially around the commercialization of interest-based traffic on TikTok and the overseas e-commerce business of Chinese consumer electronics products.
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NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer") (NYSE: ET) 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 persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Energy Transfer, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Energy Transfer includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
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Aggrieved Energy Transfer investors only have until August 2, 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.
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Community helps Topeka WWll veteran accomplish his dream to ride a horse again
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A WWll veteran has dreamed to get back in the saddle for years and Sunday his dreams became a reality.
Delbert Bryant, who served as a medical aid during WWll, has a long history of caring for horses.
For years Bryant he has dreamed of being back around them.
Terry Downing of Faith Home Health and Hospice had just the right connections to make his dream come true.
“He brought that to a meeting and I was like ‘oh my gosh’, I have a friend who has a farm that has tons of horses and she works for the VA,” said Downing. “She’s always around veterans and she was like ‘oh my gosh bring him out’ he was so excited.”
Tracey Wyatt wanted to make Bryant’s day even more special, so she invited Bryant’s family and members of the local VFW out to her farm.
Members of the VFW and the Knights of Honor Motorcycle Association welcomed Bryant with a salute.
Hillside Medical Transportation helped get Bryant to the farm.
“I remember he told me stories about what he did in Japan and how he served as a field medic,” said Delbert’s grandson, Derek. He’s always helping people, healing people, its very impressive, he’s definitely one of the most important people in my life for sure.”
After spending time with his fellow veterans, Bryant’s guest of honor arrived.
Tracey Wyatt led a horse over to Bryant to spend some time with him.
“Oh I love that horse, I love that horse,” said Bryant. “I talked to it and I think maybe it understood me, they talk with their eyes.”
Bryant was able to relive his days of working on the farm.
After the war, he fixed up a vacant farmhouse and bought an English Morgan Mare, named her Ginger.
“I started taking care of the horses for him, just for something to do and I just fell in love with it,” said Bryant. “I love cleaning the stables, I love grooming the horses, it just grew on me.”
With a little help he was able to get back up on the saddle.
“Oh I loved being up on that horse.”
After Delbert spent some time on the horse and a motorcycle, Wyatt said she’s confident that this was the happiest she’s ever seen him.
“There’s going to be horses in heaven, I’m going to see a whole bunch of them pretty soon, I’ m just confident in that,” said Bryant.
When asked if he would rather have the motorcycle or the horse, Delbert said he’s picking the horse every time.
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Mother charged after 2-month-old dies just days after regaining custody, police say
CLINTON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) – A mother has been charged in the death of her infant at a Mississippi hotel just days after she regained custody of the child, police say.
The Clinton Police Department said Darla Luke has been charged with felony child neglect.
Police said officers were called Tuesday morning to the Econo Lodge in Clinton, located about 10 miles west of Jackson. The hotel manager told police that around 10 a.m., he heard Luke screaming from inside a hotel room. Other neighbors also heard the screams and called 911.
Upon arriving, officers found a dead 2-month-old baby inside the room.
According to the hotel manager, five people had been living in the hotel room for a month and a half. The other children living in the hotel room have been placed with their grandmother.
Luke was previously charged with misdemeanor child neglect on June 7, authorities said. At some point between June 7 and June 21, when the infant died, the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services returned the children to her custody.
This case is still under investigation. Police did not release further details.
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Woman arrested with $1.4M worth of fentanyl pills, deputies say
Published: Apr. 15, 2022 at 9:25 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TUCSON, Ariz. (Gray News) - Authorities in Arizona arrested a woman with thousands of synthetic opioid pills in her possession during a traffic stop on Thursday.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department reports detectives with the Border Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop near Interstate 10. And during the stop, officers said they found about 371,000 fentanyl pills.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as 47-year-old Imelda Carter. The sheriff’s department said Carter was turned over to federal authorities for further investigation and was eventually booked on multiple felonies.
According to police, the pills recovered have an estimated street value of $1.4 million.
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BEIJING, July 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Science Park, the city's high-tech hub, welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a visit during his busy two-day trip to attend celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.
The Science Park is the largest research and development (R&D) and business incubation base in Hong Kong, housing more than 1,100 enterprises and 17,000 innovators.
Among them are SenseTime, an artificial intelligence (AI) giant, which is the only company from the Science Park listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), a world-leading commercial drone maker.
The Science Park, launched in 2002 by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to promote scientific and technological development in the city, also accommodates top-level laboratories with advanced scientific research equipment.
So far, it has 28 R&D laboratories jointly operated by world-class universities and research institutions with locally based universities in Hong Kong.
With a total floor area of 400,000 square meters and 23 well-equipped buildings as of March 2021, the park is still being expanded to increase its R&D space.
High expectations for Hong Kong
During his inspection tour of the Science Park, Xi said the country holds high expectations for Hong Kong.
He said China has written its support for developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub in its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). Released last year, the plan serves as the blueprint and action agenda for the social and economic development of the country in the next five years.
In recent years, with the support of the central government, Hong Kong has leveraged its own advantages to make remarkable achievements in basic research, talent cultivation, and development in the innovation and technology sector, Xi said.
In 2021, Hong Kong ranked 14th on the global list of most innovative economies, according to the Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The HKSAR government should give full play to the role of technological innovation in supporting and leading economic development, Xi added.
During his exchanges with the academicians, researchers and youth representatives of innovation enterprises at the Science Park, he called on Hong Kong to better cooperate with mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), strengthen the collaborative development of enterprises, universities and research institutions, and strive to build the GBA into a global highland for scientific and technological innovation.
GBA's growing innovation power
The GBA is comprised of the two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and nine cities in the neighboring Guangdong Province. The total area is around 56,000 square kilometers and covers around 6 percent of the Chinese population.
The gross domestic product (GDP) of the GBA hit 12.6 trillion yuan ($1.97 trillion) last year, 2.4 trillion yuan more than in 2017. With less than 1 percent of the country's land area, the GBA contributed to 11 percent of the national GDP.
Shao Xinyu, Chinese vice minister of science and technology, said the innovation capabilities of the GBA have been increasing continuously.
In 2021, the R&D expenditure of the nine cities in the Pearl River Delta region within the GBA topped 360 billion yuan, accounting for about 3.7 percent of their GDP, according to Shao, compared with the overall national level of 2.44 percent.
The number of high-tech enterprises in the area reached 57,000, and that of patents granted reached about 780,000, of which more than 100,000 were invention patents, he said.
In the list of the world's top 100 geographical innovation clusters published by WIPO annually, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster ranked second for the past two years in a row.
The rising innovation cluster, with noticeable growth in patents and scientific publications, has narrowed its gap with Tokyo-Yokohama, the No.1 innovation cluster on the list.
Supporting measures for Hong Kong and Macao's sci-tech development
China's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has rolled out a series of measures to support the scientific and technological development of Hong Kong and Macao to promote their further integration into the national innovation system, according to Dai Gang, director of the International Cooperation Department at the MOST.
The ministry has supported Hong Kong in building a batch of innovation platforms, including 16 State Key Laboratories, six branches of the Chinese National Engineering Research Centers in Hong Kong, three national high-tech industrialization partner bases and two national-level incubators for science and technology companies.
A similar policy has been taken with Macao.
The ministry also put forward measures to support young people from Hong Kong and Macao to pursue careers in innovative industries and start their own businesses on the mainland.
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- Recommendation follows U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted as a two-dose primary series
- FDA has determined that first vaccine lot has met all release specifications and is acceptable for use under Emergency Use Authorization
- Novavax expects to ship doses to the U.S. Government-designated distribution center in the coming days
- Novavax' vaccine is the first FDA-authorized and ACIP-recommended protein-based COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted unanimously to recommend the use of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted as a two-dose primary series in individuals aged 18 and older.
The recommendation follows the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ACIP will submit its recommendation to the Director of the CDC for review and endorsement.
"We think vaccine choice is important, particularly as we expect to see ongoing surges of COVID-19 and work to increase vaccination rates," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "With demonstrated efficacy and a reassuring safety profile, our vaccine is the country's first protein-based option."
The Committee based its recommendation on use in individuals aged 18 and older on data from the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, PREVENT-19, which enrolled 29,960 participants aged 18 years and older in the U.S. and Mexico. In the trial, the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted demonstrated 90.4% efficacy (95% confidence interval [CI], 83.8% to 94.3%; P<0.001) with a reassuring safety profile. Among participants 18 through 64 years of age, solicited adverse reactions (ARs) following administration of any dose of the vaccine, were injection site pain/tenderness (82.2%), fatigue/malaise (62.0%), muscle pain (54.1%), headache (52.9%), joint pain (25.4%), nausea/vomiting (15.6%), injection site redness (7.0%), injection site swelling (6.3%), and fever (6.0%). In participants ≥65 years of age, solicited ARs following administration of any dose of the vaccine were injection site pain/tenderness (63.4%), fatigue/malaise (39.2%), muscle pain (30.2%), headache (29.2%), joint pain (15.4%), nausea/vomiting (7.3%), injection site swelling (5.3%), injection site redness (4.8%), and fever (2.0%).
In addition to the FDA EUA, the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine has received conditional authorization for use in individuals aged 18 and older from multiple regulatory agencies worldwide, including the European Commission (EC), and Emergency Use Listing from the World Health Organization.
This project has been supported in part with federal funds from the Department of Health and Human Services; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), through the Department of Defense Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) under contract number MCDC2011-001.
Use of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted in the U.S.
The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted has not been approved or licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but has been authorized for emergency use by FDA, under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to provide a two-dose primary series to individuals 18 years of age and older to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of the medical product under Section 564(b)(1) of the FD&C Act unless the declaration is terminated or authorization revoked sooner.
Authorized Use
The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted is authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to provide a two-dose primary series for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 18 years of age and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Contraindications
Do not administer the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted to individuals with a known history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted.
Warnings and Precautions
Management of Acute Allergic Reactions: Appropriate medical treatment to manage immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available in the event an acute anaphylactic reaction occurs following administration of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted. Monitor the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted recipients for the occurrence of immediate adverse reactions according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention guidelines.
Myocarditis and Pericarditis: Clinical trials data provide evidence for increased risks of myocarditis and pericarditis following administration of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (see Full EUA Prescribing Information).
Syncope (fainting): May occur in association with administration of injectable vaccines. Procedures should be in place to avoid injury from fainting.
Altered Immunocompetence: Immunocompromised persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may have a diminished immune response to the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted.
Limitations of Vaccine Effectiveness: The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted may not protect all vaccine recipients.
Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions reported in clinical trials following administration of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted include injection site pain/tenderness, fatigue/malaise, muscle pain, headache, joint pain, nausea/vomiting, injection site redness, injection site swelling, fever, chills, injection site pruritus, hypersensitivity reactions, lymphadenopathy-related reactions, myocarditis, and pericarditis.
Myocarditis, pericarditis, and anaphylaxis have been reported following administration of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted outside of clinical trials.
Additional adverse reactions, some of which may be serious, may become apparent with more widespread use of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted.
Reporting Adverse Events and Vaccine Administration Errors
The vaccination provider enrolled in the federal COVID-19 Vaccination Program is responsible for mandatory reporting of the following to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS):
- vaccine administration errors whether or not associated with an adverse event,
- serious adverse events (irrespective of attribution to vaccination),
- cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS), and
- cases of COVID-19 that results in hospitalization or death.
Complete and submit reports to VAERS online: https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html. For further assistance with reporting to VAERS, call 1-800-822-7967. The reports should include the words "Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted EUA" in the description section of the report.
To the extent feasible, report adverse events to Novavax, Inc. using the following contact information or by providing a copy of the VAERS form to Novavax, Inc. Website: www.NovavaxMedInfo.com, Fax Number: 1-888-988-8809, Telephone Number: 1-844-NOVAVAX (1-844-668-2829).
Please click to see the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine (Vaccine Providers) and EUA Full Prescribing Information.
About NVX-CoV2373 (Novavax' COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted)
NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine engineered from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. The vaccine was created using Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.
NVX-CoV2373 is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination regimen calls for two 0.5 ml doses (5 mcg antigen and 50 mcg Matrix-M adjuvant) given intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored at 2°- 8° Celsius, enabling the use of existing vaccine supply and cold chain channels. Use of the vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations.
The PREVENT-19 trial of NVX-CoV2373 is being conducted with support from the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the HHS, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health at HHS. BARDA is providing up to $1.75 billion under a Department of Defense agreement (number MCDC2011-001). The Department of Defense Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense is also providing funding of up to $45.7 million under a separate agreement. To date, the U.S. government has agreed to order 3.2 million doses of NVX-CoV2373 under these existing agreements should NVX-CoV2373 receive a recommendation from the CDC. Novavax and the U.S. government will determine the timing, pricing, and amounts for delivery of any additional NVX-CoV2373 doses. Novavax intends to pursue additional U.S. procurement of both NVX-CoV2373 doses and other potential formulations.
Novavax has established partnerships for the manufacture, commercialization and distribution of NVX-CoV2373 worldwide. Existing authorizations leverage Novavax' manufacturing partnership with Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. They will later be supplemented with data from additional manufacturing sites throughout Novavax' global supply chain.
About Matrix-M™ Adjuvant
Novavax' patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the U.S., EC and the WHO. The vaccine is currently under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide, including for additional indications and populations such as adolescents and as a booster. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine candidate in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and NanoFlu*, its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, and is also evaluating an Omicron strain-based vaccine (NVX-CoV2515) as well as a bivalent Omicron-based / original strain-based vaccine. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.
For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, the potential for subsequent orders from the U.S. government for additional doses of NVX-CoV2373 and other potential formulations, the timing of clinical trial results, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373, including an Omicron strain based vaccine and bivalent Omicron-based / original strain based vaccine, a COVID-seasonal influenza investigational vaccine candidate, the scope, timing and outcome of future regulatory filings and actions, including a potential endorsement from the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Novavax' plans to file a Biologics License Application with the FDA in 2023, Novavax' plans to supplement existing authorizations with data from the additional manufacturing sites in Novavax' global supply chain, additional worldwide authorizations of NVX-CoV2373 for use in adults and adolescents, and as a booster, the potential impact and reach of Novavax and NVX-CoV2373 in addressing vaccine access, controlling the pandemic and protecting populations, the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of NVX-CoV2373, and expected administration of NVX-CoV2373 are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and assay validation, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; unanticipated challenges or delays in conducting clinical trials; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on the ability of Novavax to pursue planned regulatory pathways; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Textile Effects division to Archroma, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners. The total enterprise value of the transaction is approximately $718 million, which includes the assumption of approximately $125 million in net underfunded pension liabilities as of December 31, 2021. The acquisition is being partially funded with preferred equity, of which Huntsman is taking up to $80 million, an amount SK Capital Partners will seek to syndicate prior to the transaction closing.
Over the last twelve months ending June 30, 2022, the Textile Effects division reported sales of $772 million and adjusted EBITDA of $94 million. Huntsman anticipates cash taxes on the transaction of approximately $50 million. Huntsman intends to report Textile Effects as discontinued operations beginning in the third quarter of 2022. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2023.
Peter Huntsman, Chairman, President, and CEO commented:
"Over the past seven months, we have conducted a comprehensive strategic review of our Textile Effects division, including detailed discussions with a wide range of relevant parties. After evaluating several different options and thoroughly reviewing prospective offers for the business, our Board of Directors decided that SK Capital would be a better owner of the business over the long-term than Huntsman and that the value they offered was in the best interests of our shareholders. After closing, Textile Effects will combine with SK Capital's Archroma business to create a world leader in textile chemicals and dyes, with a leadership in sustainability and innovation.
"We expect the cash proceeds from this divestiture to be deployed in-line with our current balanced capital allocation program which includes strategic investments and acquisitions to further strengthen our core businesses as well as returning cash to shareholders through both our dividend and share repurchase program."
BofA Securities is serving as Huntsman's financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is acting as its legal advisor.
About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2021 revenues of approximately $8 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain information in this release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Huntsman companies' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, volatile global economic conditions, cyclical and volatile product markets, disruptions in production at manufacturing facilities, reorganization or restructuring of Huntsman's operations, including any delay of, or other negative developments affecting the ability to implement cost reductions, timing of proposed transactions, and manufacturing optimization improvements in Huntsman businesses and realize anticipated cost savings, and other financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Elders' Independence (CEI) is entering its fifth decade of helping East Bay elders age independently and gracefully. More than 5,000 senior participants and their families have benefited from the dedication of CEI's staff and leadership.
"This talented team has worked so incredibly hard, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide high-quality care for participants through a very challenging time," CEI President and CEO María Zamora said. "We recognize that we have a great responsibility and each one of our team members continually steps up to meet that responsibility in amazing ways."
CEI celebrates its 40th anniversary by continuing to expand operations to bring quality care to senior residents in the area. Currently, the organization serves more than 950 older adults through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) healthcare, which allows seniors to receive the care they need, all while continuing to live at home. CEI recently opened its latest PACE center in Concord.
"I am humbled by CEI's rich history of serving seniors over 40 years and honored to lead this organization into the future," Zamora said. "Looking forward, I am grateful for our strong financial position as we remain committed to providing high-quality services to our participants."
During the pandemic, CEI's PACE program had one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates — 11.2%, compared to 62% in nursing facilities in the state. This is a testament to the power of PACE, commonly referred to as the gold standard of long-term care.
About Center for Elders' Independence (CEI)
Now in its 40th year in the East Bay, CEI is a comprehensive healthcare model for vulnerable older adults. CEI serves 950 senior participants using PACE (the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), which provides medical care and integrated support services, enabling older adults with multiple health challenges to live safely in a home setting for as long as possible. CEI also provides care coordination for more than 470 residents of all ages in Alameda and Contra Costa counties through the Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver program. CEI became one of two California PACE organizations to negotiate with the state to participate in HCBA, which helps disabled persons aged 18 and over to stay living independently in their communities. PACE has been replicated in more than 270 centers in 30 states. For more information about Center for Elders' Independence, visit elders.org or call (844) 319-1150.
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NASA said a rocket of unknown national origin that crashed into the moon earlier this year produced a double crater on the surface, an unexpected feat.
The agency’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which collects data on the moon, spotted two craters after the “mystery rocket body” collided with the moon on March 4, NASA said recently.
It created an eastern crater about 19.5 yards in diameter and a western crater about 17.5 yards in diameter.
The agency said the double crater might indicate that the rocket had a large mass on each end of it. A rocket that has used up its fuel usually will just have its mass on the end with the motor, with the other side being an empty fuel tank.
The rocket’s origin is uncertain, but the double crater that it produced might reveal its identity, according to the release.
A rocket body hitting the moon has not created a double crater before, the release states.
The Houston Chronicle reported Thursday that no space-exploring country has claimed the rocket as their own so far. | https://cw33.com/news/nasa-calls-mystery-rocket-crash-on-moon-highly-unusual/ | 2022-07-01T20:48:35Z |
Pawlicy Advisor becomes AAHA-recommended provider of pet insurance resources for AAHA-accredited veterinary practices across the U.S.
NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pawlicy Advisor, the leading pet insurance marketplace in the U.S., announced it is joining the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) network of Preferred Business Providers. With this announcement, Pawlicy Advisor will prioritize helping AAHA-accredited practices simplify pet insurance, avoid liability, and educate pet owners about coverage solutions.
This development accelerates the positive impact both Pawlicy Advisor and AAHA are making on the veterinary industry. By serving AAHA, a premier veterinary hospital accreditation organization, as the preferred solution for streamlining client education about pet insurance, Pawlicy Advisor now helps fill a critical gap in practice management for vet teams who want clients to learn about pet insurance, but don't have the time or resources to answer client questions about insurance and the coverage nuances between breed-specific health risks and financial needs.
"Our accredited member practices continually tell us they need tools and resources to help them be more efficient so they can focus on providing the highest quality patient care," said AAHA's Chief Value Officer Keith R. Chamberlain. "Pawlicy Advisor's commitment to educating veterinary practices about pet health insurance — while making it easier for pet owners to learn about this valuable resource — directly addresses this member need. For this we're excited to include Pawlicy Advisor in our Preferred Business Provider network."
Established as a personalized, data-driven comparison site for pet insurance policies in 2018, Pawlicy Advisor has become a trusted, go-to resource for pet parents and veterinarians alike, with the mission of educating and guiding pet parents as they seek out the right financial protection to care for their pets throughout their lifetime.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with AAHA — a key leader in the veterinary industry and the authority on companion animal hospital accreditation — as a Preferred Business Provider. Both our organizations share a commitment to providing veterinary practices best-in-class resources that elevate the standard of veterinary excellence," said Pawlicy Advisor's Co-Founder and CEO Woody Mawhinney. "By bringing our innovative pet insurance and financing education platform to AAHA's vast network of accredited practices, we continue to deliver on our mission to help pet owners across the country get the best possible care."
AAHA-accredited veterinary practices who are looking for an easier, more effective way to educate clients about budgeting for pet care can schedule a remote lunch-and-learn at Pawlicy.com or via the Preferred Business Provider page at AAHA.org. A team training session is 15 minutes and once approved, they can use their account to deliver streamlined client education immediately. AAHA-accredited practices enjoy Pawlicy Advisor's dedicated support and resources at no cost to the practice. Pawlicy Advisor is a member of VetPartners and the North American Pet Health Insurance Association.
About Pawlicy Advisor
Pawlicy Advisor is the leading, independent pet insurance marketplace offering personalized comparisons based on breed-specific attributes and total cost predictions for the lifetime of the pet. Pawlicy Advisor's data-driven model brings transparency and simplicity to shopping across top pet insurance providers. Moreover, Pawlicy Advisor is used by veterinary practices to streamline and outsource the pet insurance conversation to a licensed third party. Pawlicy Advisor's team of pet parents and veterinary advisors are dedicated to making it easy and affordable to do the right thing for our animal companions - and have served over three million pet parents to date.
About AAHA
AAHA's purpose is to simplify the journey towards excellence for veterinary practices, and counts more than 4,500 veterinary practices and hospitals among its accredited membership. Since 1933, the American Animal Hospital Association has been the only organization to accredit veterinary hospitals throughout the United States and Canada according to more than 900 standards directly correlated to high-quality medicine and compassionate care. The AAHA-accredited logo is the best way to know a practice has been evaluated by a third-party. Look for the AAHA logo or visit aaha.org.
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At least 39 homes were damaged and three people were injured after a building exploded in Evansville, Indiana, Evansville Fire Department Chief Mike Connelly said in a news conference on Wednesday.
"Initial survey of the damage is that 39 houses have been damaged from either severe to minor damage, three victims have been transported, no status on their condition at the time," Connelly told reporters.
Connelly added that two of the injured were at the home where the explosion happened and a third person was at a neighboring home. At least some of the wounded suffered blunt force trauma.
A structural collapse team was called in to survey buildings that were thought to be in danger of collapsing.
Multiple agencies are on the scene and authorities have asked residents to stay away from the area.
An investigation of the incident is underway Connelly added.
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SurePress L-4733AW Delivers Improved Automation Functionality and SurePress L-6534VW with Orange Ink Offers Expanded Color Gamut Without Added Costs
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America today announced it continues its legacy of providing world-class white ink prime label printing with the introduction of the SurePress® L-4733AW water-based resin ink digital label press, delivering improved automation. Additionally, as label converters look for ways to add additional color gamut to labels without increasing price, Epson is adding the SurePress L-6534VW with Orange Ink to its portfolio of UV inkjet digital label presses. These new additions to the SurePress line offer higher levels of print quality, consistency, flexibility, and value for label converters, specialty printers and vertical manufacturers.
The SurePress L-4733AW builds on the success of its predecessor, the L-4533AW, one of the leading selling digital inkjet label presses on the market today, to offer advanced automation and unattended printing features, higher productivity on film substrates and an optional inline spectrometer. The SurePress L-6543VW with Orange Ink, an alternative to the L-6534VW with Digital Varnish, has a 92% PANTONE® coverage certification within Delta E of 1.5,1 using minimum colors to deliver maximum gamut. Enabling reliable and repeatable high-speed printing of up to 2 million square feet per month,2 it can serve the largest of label converters.
"Label converters and specialty printers are looking for solutions that are simple and cost-effective to operate and maintain, and can deliver on stable, predictable production," said Mike Pruitt, senior product manager, Epson America, Inc. "Epson enhanced its industrial SurePress lineup by adding new capabilities with the L-4733AW and expanding gamut with the L-6534VW with Orange Ink, which can help businesses save on upfront costs and maintenance. These advancements come without the compromise of simple operation and maintenance, production or print quality."
More about the SurePress L-4733AW
The SurePress L-4733AW delivers on automation and ease of use. Virtually automatic, requiring no manual cleaning of the printhead surface, the L-4733AW is primed for unattended printing. With the optional SureSpectro AS-4000 inline spectrometer for real-time automated measurements to speed profiling and ensure consistent output for multi-plant networks, the L-4733AW delivers accurate spot colors and gradients required for brand-quality color prime labels and packaging. The L-4733AW supports a range of substrates, including off-the-shelf flexo materials, without the need to surface prime. Its inks meet the latest safety standards and regulations, such as REACH, and deliver high-quality images, making it a versatile press ideal for converters focusing on food and beverage and health and beauty labels.
More about the SurePress L-6534VW with Orange Ink
The SurePress L-6534VW with Orange Ink uses CMYK with standard high-opacity White Ink plus Orange Ink to widen the color gamut using minimum colors required to do so. Incorporating PrecisionCore® linehead technology and high-pigment, low-migration LED UV curing ink, the press's center drum system is a space-saving, compact design integrating all of the functions required for production, such as Corona treatment, White Ink, web cleaner, ionizer, and an additional UV curing unit, all standard. The new model also supports a range of paper and film substrates, offering low running costs.
Availability
The SurePress L-4733AW and L-6534VW with Orange Ink will be available in June 2022. Epson's SurePress digital label press systems are engineered with Epson components including ink, printheads, LED pinning, and curing, and use an Epson Industrial Robotic Controller to manage the press rather than a PC, further enhancing reliability and stability. For additional information, visit www.epson.com/surepress. For inquiries in North America, contact:
- Western Region: Mark Elsbernd, 818-620-2730 or mark.elsbernd@ea.epson.com
- Central Region: Bob Ochalla, 630-710-6005 or bob.ochalla@ea.epson.com
- Eastern Region and Canada: Frank Connelly, 615-585-9058 or frank.connelly@ea.epson.com
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
1 1,975 (92.0%) of the PANTONE® Solid Coated colors are within the gamut of the Epson SurePress L-6534VW CMYKOr, ink, Fasson AB074PP Top White substrate system.
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Furniture Donation to local emergency shelters as part of Summer Campaign launch
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro, Ashley has donated over $16,000 in summer-inspired furniture and accessories to a local NYC-based temporary housing organization for pediatric cancer patients. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) New York Metro is a non-profit located in New Hyde Park, serving the New York Metro community and beyond, recognized for over 35 years providing temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients along with their families. The House can accommodate 42 families. This organization operates solely on donations and ensures that they provide a "home away from home."
"We are so grateful for the tremendous generosity shown by our friends at Ashley. After a long day at the hospital, a comfortable environment makes all the difference for our resident families," said Matt Campo, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro.
On June 14th, as the warm sun-filled days have arrived, Ashley celebrated the beginning of summer with their "Summer Runs Wild", event in New York City. Guests were invited to a private terrace in Midtown between the city lights and skyscrapers for a summer-inspired mixology experience, furnished with Ashley furniture and accessories, inspiring guests to reimagine their favorite spaces with refreshed and re-energized looks. All the furniture and accessories that were featured in the event were donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro.
"It is a privilege for Ashley to be able to partner with Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro and donate our product to such an amazing facility that is aiding the local New York community and keeping families together while their children are undergoing medical treatment. Ashley's mission is to inspire the love of home, and enrich the lives of those around us, and being able to help furnish this facility will help to accomplish that," said Liz Dufresne, Manager of Experiential Marketing at Ashley. "We are confident that this furniture donation will help create a positive impact in the local New York City community."
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Ashley is committed to being your trusted partner and style leader for the home. This commitment has made Ashley the largest retail furniture store brand in North America and one of the world's best-selling furniture store brands with more than 1,075 locations in 64 countries.
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Total revenue of $1.089 billion, Up 10% (12% on a constant currency basis)1,2
Data-Tech-AI services revenue of $489 million, Up 20% (22% on a constant currency basis)1,2
Digital Operations services revenue of $601 million, Up 3% (5% on a constant currency basis)1
Diluted EPS of $0.38, Down 28%; Adjusted Diluted EPS3 of $0.70, Up 6%
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genpact Limited (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"We are pleased that the momentum we saw coming out of 2021 has continued through the first half of the year. As we had expected, strong demand for our Data-Tech-AI services was the primary driver of our 12% constant currency year-over-year top line growth for the quarter, while Digital Operations services delivered steady performance," said "Tiger" Tyagarajan, Genpact's president and CEO. "Our priority accounts grew 17% and represented 65% of total revenue. In a challenging macro environment, we expanded our adjusted operating income margin 190 basis points sequentially on the back of several strategic actions that align to our long-term plan and build agility for the future."
Key Financial Highlights – Second Quarter 2022
- Total revenue was $1.089 billion, up 10% year-over-year (12% on a constant currency basis).1,2
- Revenue from Data-Tech-AI services was $489 million, up 20% year-over-year (22% on a constant currency basis),1,2 representing 45% of total revenue.
- Revenue from Digital Operations services was $601 million, up 3% year-over-year (5% on a constant currency basis),1 representing 55% of total revenue.
- Net income was $72 million, down 30% year-over-year, with a corresponding margin of 6.6%.
- Income from operations was $110 million, down 20% year-over-year, with a corresponding margin of 10.1%. Adjusted income from operations was $183 million, up 3% year-over-year, with a corresponding margin of 16.9%.4,5
- Diluted earnings per share was $0.38, down 28% year-over-year, and adjusted diluted earnings per share3 was $0.70, up 6% year-over-year.
- Income from operations and diluted earnings per share include a $39 million restructuring charge related to lease impairment charges and employee severance costs as well as a $7 million loss related to a business designated as held for sale. These items are excluded from adjusted income from operations4 and adjusted diluted earnings per share.3
- Cash generated from operations was $102 million, compared to $161 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Genpact repurchased approximately 1.8 million of its common shares during the quarter for total consideration of approximately $76 million at an average price per share of $42.00.
Full Year 2022 Outlook
Genpact now expects:
- Total revenue in the range of $4.32 billion to $4.37 billion, up 7.5% to 9.0%, or 9.5% to 11.0% on a constant currency basis,1 compared to the prior full-year outlook in the range of $4.325 billion to $4.4 billion, up 8.0% to 9.0%, or 9.0% to 11.0% on a constant currency basis.1 This full-year revenue outlook now assumes an additional adverse impact of $21 million from foreign currency (at current exchange rates) compared to the prior outlook and includes expected full-year revenue of approximately $28 million associated with a business designated as held for sale.
- Adjusted income from operations margin6 at the high end of the prior outlook of 16.0% to 16.5%.
- Adjusted diluted EPS7 in the range of $2.68 to $2.74, compared to the prior outlook in the range of $2.60 to $2.76.
Conference Call to Discuss Financial Results
Genpact's management will host an hour-long conference call beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET on August 4, 2022 to discuss the company's performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Those who wish to participate can register here to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN to access the call seamlessly. It is recommended callers join 10 minutes prior to the start of the event (although you may register and dial in at any time during the call). A live webcast of the call will also be made available on the Genpact Investor Relations website at https://www.genpact.com/investors. For those who cannot join the call live, a replay will be archived on the Genpact website after the end of the call. A transcript of the call will also be made available on the website.
About Genpact
Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services firm that makes business transformation real. Led by our purpose -- the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people -- we drive digital-led innovation and digitally enabled intelligent operations for our clients. Guided by our experience reinventing and running thousands of processes for hundreds of clients, many of them Global Fortune 500 companies, we drive real-world transformation at scale. We think with design, dream in digital, and solve problems with data and analytics. Combining our expertise in end-to-end operations and our AI-based platform, Genpact Cora, we focus on the details – all 100,000+ of us. From New York to New Delhi, and more than 30 countries in between, we connect every dot, reimagine every process, and reinvent the ways companies work. We know that reimagining each step from start to finish creates better business outcomes. Whatever it is, we'll be there with you – accelerating digital transformation to create bold, lasting results – because transformation happens here.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains certain statements concerning our future growth prospects, including our outlook for 2022, financial results and other forward-looking statements, as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include but are not limited to the impact of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the related sanctions and other measures being implemented or imposed in response thereto, as well as any potential expansion or escalation of the conflict or its economic disruption beyond its current scope, general inflationary pressures and our ability to share increased costs with our clients, wage increases in locations in which we have operations, our ability to attract and retain skilled professionals, our ability to effectively price our services and maintain pricing and employee utilization rates, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and on our employees, clients, partners and suppliers, a slowdown in the economies and sectors in which our clients operate, a slowdown in the business process outsourcing or information technology services sectors, our ability to develop and successfully execute our business strategies, the risks and uncertainties arising from our past and future acquisitions, our ability to convert bookings to revenues, our ability to manage growth, factors which may impact our cost advantage, changes in tax rates and tax legislation and other laws and regulations, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, foreign currency fluctuations, general economic conditions affecting our industry, political, economic or business conditions in countries in which we operate, including the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, commonly known as Brexit, as well as other risks detailed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Genpact's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Genpact may from time to time make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. Although Genpact believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's current analysis of future events and should not be relied upon as representing management's expectations or beliefs as of any date subsequent to the time they are made. Genpact undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of Genpact.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, this press release includes the following non-GAAP financial measures:
- Adjusted income from operations;
- Adjusted income from operations margin;
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share; and
- Revenue growth on a constant currency basis.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Accordingly, these non-GAAP financial measures, the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and the reconciliations of Genpact's GAAP financial statements to such non-GAAP financial measures should be carefully evaluated.
Prior to July 2012, Genpact's management used financial statements that excluded significant acquisition-related expenses, amortization of related acquired intangibles, and amortization of acquired intangibles recorded at the company's formation in 2004 for its internal management reporting, budgeting and decision-making purposes, including comparing Genpact's operating results to that of its competitors. However, considering Genpact's acquisitions of varying scale and size, and the difficulty in predicting expenses relating to acquisitions and the amortization of acquired intangibles thereof, since July 2012 Genpact's management has used financial statements that exclude all acquisition-related expenses and amortization of acquired intangibles for its internal management reporting, budgeting and decision-making purposes, including comparing Genpact's operating results to those of its competitors. For the same reasons, since April 2016 Genpact's management has excluded the impairment of acquired intangible assets from the financial statements it uses for internal management purposes. Acquisition-related expenses are excluded in the period in which an acquisition is consummated. Genpact's management also uses financial statements that exclude stock-based compensation expense. Because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types that companies can use when adopting ASC 718 "Compensation-Stock Compensation," Genpact's management believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude such expenses allows investors to make additional comparisons between Genpact's operating results and those of other companies.
During the second quarter of 2022, Genpact (a) initiated restructuring measures and, as a result, recorded a charge related to i) right-of-use lease assets and other assets related to certain abandoned leased office properties and ii) employee severance costs resulting from a focused reduction in Genpact's workforce and (b) approved a plan to divest a business that is no longer deemed strategic. Given the specialized nature of this business, we anticipate completing a transaction over the next twelve months, and therefore, we have classified the revenues and expenses related to this business as held for sale. Genpact's management believes that excluding such restructuring charges and the revenues and expenses attributable to the business held for sale in calculating its non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to both management and investors regarding the Company's financial performance and underlying business trends. Additionally, in its calculations of non-GAAP financial measures, Genpact's management has adjusted foreign exchange gains and losses, interest income and expense and income tax expenses from GAAP net income, and other income and expenses, and certain gains, losses and impairment charges attributable to equity-method investments from GAAP income from operations, because management believes that the Company's results after taking into account these adjustments more accurately reflect the Company's ongoing operations. In its calculations of adjusted diluted earnings per share, Genpact's management adds back adjusted stock-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of acquired intangible assets, acquisition-related expenses and the related tax impact of such adjustments from GAAP diluted earnings per share. For the purpose of calculating adjusted diluted earnings per share, the combined current and deferred tax effect is determined by multiplying each pre-tax adjustment by the applicable statutory income tax rate.
Genpact's management provides information about revenues on a constant currency basis so that the revenues may be viewed without the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations compared to prior fiscal periods, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of the Company's true business performance. Revenue growth on a constant currency basis is calculated by restating current-period activity using the prior fiscal period's foreign currency exchange rates adjusted for hedging gains/losses in such period.
Accordingly, Genpact believes that the presentation of adjusted income from operations, adjusted income from operations margin, adjusted diluted earnings per share and revenue growth on a constant currency basis, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations.
A limitation of using adjusted income from operations and adjusted income from operations margin versus income from operations, income from operations margin, net income and net income margin calculated in accordance with GAAP is that these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain recurring costs and certain other charges, namely stock-based compensation expense and amortization and impairment of acquired intangible assets. Management compensates for this limitation by providing specific information on the GAAP amounts excluded from adjusted income from operations and adjusted income from operations margin.
The following tables show the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2022:
The following tables show the reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures for the year ending December 31, 2022:
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BELTON — Private services for Weldon Aycock, 87, of Belton will be held with the Rev. Derrell Thompson and Gary Baxley officiating.
Burial will be in Moffat Cemetery.
Mr. Aycock died Saturday, April 16, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 12, 1935, to Milton Clarence “MC” and Pauline Clark Aycock in the Whitehall/Moffat community. He attended Temple High School and Temple College, and served two years in the Army. He married Nina Kathleen Levy. He worked for Texaco Inc. in Houston and Richmond, Va., for 26 years, retiring at age 55. He moved to Leon County and raised registered Longhorn cattle for 24 years, then moved back to the Temple/Belton area in 2009. He also coached youth league baseball for many years. He was a member of Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Ron Aycock of Houston; a daughter, Melissa Daly of Granbury; and a sister, Frances Graham of Temple.
Memorials may be made to Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church in Temple.
Dossman Funeral Home of Belton is in charge of arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_471fe02a-bed2-11ec-b2a3-4769adb6b4c4.html | 2022-04-18T08:47:08Z |
HELSINKI, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outokumpu will publish its January–March 2022 interim report on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at approximately 9.00 am EEST.
A live webcast and conference call to analysts, investors and representatives of media will be arranged later on the same day, at 3.00 pm EEST at https://outokumpu.videosync.fi/2022-05-05-q1, hosted by President and CEO Heikki Malinen and CFO Pia Aaltonen-Forsell.
To participate via conference call and to ask questions, please dial in the call 5–10 minutes before the beginning of the event:
Finland: +358 9 8171 0310
UK: +44 333 300 0804
US: +1 631 913 1422
PIN: 61980159#
All the interim report materials, a link to the webcast and later on its recording are available at: www.outokumpu.com/en/investors.
For more information:
Investors: Linda Häkkilä, Head of Investor Relations, Tel. +358 400 719 669
Media: Päivi Allenius, VP – Communications, Tel. +358 40 753 7374
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Information and advice for Preparedness Disaster Month
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - September is the start of National Preparedness Month and the Riley County Health Department and Emergency Management are taking the opportunity to use it encourage residents to prepare for disasters.
The most common disasters around the Flint Hills area are flooding, tornados, and wildfires. Flooding is the most common in the Manhattan area so you should talk to insurance about protecting your assets and being aware of your surroundings.
Emergency Service Director Russel Stukey said making go bags just in case could be very beneficial. Some of the things to put in your go bag would be cash, toiletries, prescriptions, and important documents such as birth certificate or social security number.
Stukey also mentioned that if you are prepared then the recovery of a disaster will go by much faster than not. Stukey said, ”it’s a time to remind people to talk to their family and their work place both about their emergency plans and what to do in certain situations.”
“So the other thing that is recommended to have on hand at home is at least 72 hours of food and water because that’s the time frame it usually takes for the aid organizations to set up mass feeding locations,” said Stukey. There are many ways to be notified of an emergency going on around your area. To learn more about Preparedness Month visit ready.gov.
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ATLANTA, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- delaPlex Digital, a leader in workforce management and supply chain consulting, announced that Martin 'Marty' Reynolds, formerly VP of Pre-sales North America for Blue Yonder, has joined delaPlex as a Strategic Advisor.
Marty is a workforce and supply chain veteran with over 40 years of leadership experience in the industry. He spent the last ten years with Blue Yonder holding various leadership positions focused on leading Blue Yonder clients through digital transformations. At delaPlex, he'll work with a team of supply chain experts to support current and future clients through digital transformation initiatives that add value to their operations.
Manish Sachdeva, Chief Executive Officer of delaPlex Group, said, "Marty is an exceptional executive who's passionate about creating value. delaPlex has been working with Marty's team as a Blue Yonder Alliance Partner for nearly a decade, and we're excited to evolve our partnership through his new strategic advising role."
Prior to his time at Blue Yonder, Marty led many organizations' supply chain and workforce management operations. He's looking forward to leveraging this hands-on experience in retail operations and logistics within delaPlex's existing supply chain teams and highly focused Centers of Excellence (CoEs).
These CoEs help delaPlex's clients optimize their supply chain operations in the face of pandemic-era disruptions. They lean on delaPlex's expert consulting services to proactively lower costs while driving efficiency and increasing the value of their services.
Marty's arrival at delaPlex furthers the organization's position as a strategic consulting partner that helps clients navigate recent supply chain disruptions, accelerate digital transformation, and prepare their businesses for future success.
As Marty explains, "delaPlex invests in people who bring deep domain knowledge in niche areas of supply chain and digital transformation. I'm most excited about the people I'll be working with and their experience in specific domains. I get the opportunity to mentor a great team while also helping delaPlex's clients achieve measurable value from their transformation projects."
About delaPlex
delaPlex is a global custom software development and business solutions provider. Since 2008, delaPlex has been focused on enabling business growth through scaling development capabilities. Comprising four separate yet complementary business divisions: Development Services, Supply Chain Consulting, Cloud Services, and Data Science, delaPlex is committed to providing organizations the expertise and support they need to reach their business goals.
For more information, visit www.delaplex.com or call +1 404.876.3334 x1.
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Judge vacates murder conviction of man wrongfully imprisoned for 32 years
By Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN
A man who served 32 years in prison for murder walked free Wednesday when a Florida judge vacated his conviction and sentence after prosecutors found he never committed the crime.
“We have determined that Thomas Raynard James is actually innocent,” Assistant State Attorney Christine Zahralban told the court Wednesday. James’ lifetime prison sentence was then vacated by Judge Miguel M de la O in the presence of his mother and family.
“This has been a long time coming,” James told reporters after the exoneration. He said he plans to start trying to find a job and enjoy his first meal with his family. As he prepared to leave the courthouse, James said: “Now, let me go enjoy life.”
James, now 55, was arrested in 1990 and convicted in 1991 for the first-degree murder of Francis McKinnon, according to court documents. The case rested largely on the positive identification of James from one eyewitness. He was sentenced to life in prison with a 25-year minimum and additional sentencing for armed robbery and aggravated assault with a firearm as well as armed burglary of an occupied dwelling with a firearm.
Charles McKinnon, one of the victim’s sons, spoke in front of the court Wednesday, saying, “Mr. James, I don’t want to see you in jail if you’re innocent.” But, he added, the family was not fully convinced and could not support the state’s position.
James’ case was picked up by the State Attorney Office Justice Project (SAO Justice Project) last year after it had been denied twice by the Innocence Project of Florida due to lack of DNA evidence, according to State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle.
James had filed more than 10 post-conviction motions and appeals and was denied each time, according to a motion to vacate his convictions and sentences filed by Rundle.
In June 2021 the SAO Justice Project reviewed more than 20,000 pages of records and conducted their own interviews of witnesses under oath, some of whom were prison inmates. They examined DNA, firearms, and crime scene evidence, and found there was no physical evidence tying anyone to the crime.
Dorothy Walton, the stepdaughter of the victim, was the one eyewitness who positively identified James. According to the motion, she is quoted in a Miami Herald article from 1991 saying, “I will never forget his face. I will never forget his eyes.”
In 2019, Walton, now 79, told investigators with the Innocence Project of Florida that she believed she made a mistake in her identification of James.
The investigation concluded an “unfortunate case of mistaken identity,” Rundle said. “Eyewitness testimony can be very vulnerable, especially in those days.”
James, in a sworn statement to the SAO Justice Project in January of 2022, said he has never shot anyone and has never been to the apartment complex where the crime occurred.
James also agreed to take a polygraph examination, where he passed questions asking if he was physically in the apartment when McKinnon was shot, whether he shot McKinnon, and if he was involved in the robbery/murder in any way.
Wednesday “was a day of joy for the James family, and a day of sadness for the McKinnon family,” Rundle said. “They still lost their loved one, their father, and they thought they had the person who killed him held accountable, and they thought they had justice and it was closed.”
Charles McKinnon told reporters after the court session that he wants to make sure his father still gets justice.
“We haven’t gotten enough information as family members,” he said. “I can’t say that I’m in total disagreement, but I don’t think I know enough to say I support it either.”
Rundle said she was proud of her Justice Project team for their intensive work on James’ case.
“We have a sword and a shield,” she said. “We have a sword to go after those that terrorize, hurt, harm, rape, kill others. But we have a shield, and the shield is to protect the victims, to protect the community, but also to protect the innocent. That’s what we got to do today. It’s a wonderful feeling.”
CNN’s reached out to legal representation for James, but did not immediately receive a response.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP announces the following important updates regarding the Toyota RAV4 fuel tank class action that was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:20-cv-00337-EMC):
(1) The individual claims asserted by the thirty-nine named plaintiffs against defendant Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. in the case have now been settled, (2) the Court has approved the parties' request to dismiss absent class members' claims without prejudice, and (3) if any individuals wish to proceed with claims against Toyota regarding the alleged RAV4 fuel tank defect, they should be aware that such claims are subject to a statute of limitations and they should contact another attorney to file suit on their behalf if so desired.
The case alleged that Toyota's RAV4 Hybrid vehicles (model years 2019, 2020, and 2021) and RAV4 Prime vehicles (model year 2021) contained a defect that limited the vehicles' ability to accept a full tank of fuel.
About Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP
Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe represents shareholders, employees, and consumers in class actions against corporate defendants, as well as shareholders in derivative actions against their officers and directors. The firm is based in San Francisco, and with the help of co-counsel, litigates cases nationwide.
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- The agreement includes renaming the waterfront "ROSHN Waterfront"
- The Waterfront includes 7 different entertainment areas stretching over a distance of 4 km
RIYADH and JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Excellency the Mayor of Jeddah, Mr. Saleh bin Ali Al-Turki, ROSHN, the national real estate developer wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund and Rotana Star Neon Company, signed an agreement to sponsor the Jeddah Waterfront and transform its name into "ROSHN Waterfront".
Redeveloped and opened 2017, the Waterfront is one of the most important landmarks in Jeddah, attracting approximately 55 million visitors annually. It stretches four kilometers along the Red Sea coast and will consist of seven diverse recreational areas for families and children.
By renaming and sponsoring the waterfront ROSHN intends to boost its efforts to support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to provide a higher quality of life for the citizens and residents of the Kingdom.
Commenting on the agreement, Sabah Barakat, Group Chief Operating Officer of ROSHN, said: "We were pleased by the attendance of His Excellency Mr. Saleh Al-Turki at the signing ceremony of the sponsorship agreement and the renaming of Jeddah Waterfront. We in ROSHN are keen to diversify our partnerships and efforts to serve the provision of a higher quality of life in the Kingdom. The waterfront is part of our endeavor to activate the role of social responsibility and provide higher quality lifestyles."
ROSHN is a national real estate developer powered by the Saudi Public Investment. It is mandated to provide high-quality living standards for Saudis and to support government efforts to increase citizens' home ownership rates. The announcement of the waterfront agreement comes after the recent launch of the ALAROUS project in Jeddah - ROSHN's second project in the Kingdom after the SEDRA community in Riyadh.
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Sunday Morning Rain leads to overcast day
Monday still has a chance for early morning light rain
It’s the weekend of July we didn’t think we’d ever see. Friday, Saturday and Sunday all saw rain showers at some point during the day. Sunday mornings showers covered almost all of the Oklahoma counties and even dipped down south of the Red River. Rainfall totals were slim from trace amounts to one tenth of an inch across the areas affected.
Rain chances are dying down for the evening with no chance of thunderstorms heading towards sundown. The front that’s been causing this rain is breaking down, but not before another chance of light, scattered showers Monday morning. Similar to how Sunday morning played out, but even fewer rainfall totals.
Despite the rain and cloudy skies, many Texas counties are still pushing temperatures more than 100 degrees. It also feels quite muggy due to all the moisture.
Still, a little bit of rain was a nice way to end such a hot and dry July in Texoma. The first week of August is looking like it’s back to the hot and dry weather with temperatures in the upper 90s or teetering into the 100s. Aside from the light chance of some rain Monday morning, skies will clear up throughout the week.
Brady Blackstock
Weekend Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s sports minister and the president’s nephew, Namal Rajapaksa, has resigned from his position amid growing public outrage over the country’s economic crisis and shortages of food, fuel and medicines.
The entire Sri Lankan Cabinet also has handed over letters to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa offering to resign from their positions due to the economic crisis in the country, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told reporters late Sunday.
“I have informed the secretary to the president of my resignation from all portfolios with immediate effect…,” Namal Rajapaksa tweeted, saying he hopes his decision helps President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is his father, in establishing stability for the people and the government.
Namal also held the portfolio of youth affairs.
Gunawardena said the president and the prime minister will take appropriate action on the Cabinet’s offer to resign.
Government coalition parties are demanding that a caretaker Cabinet be appointed to pull the country out of the crisis.
The actions appear to be efforts to pacify the people, who are protesting countrywide to hold the president and the entire Rajapaksa family responsible.
Sri Lanka’s political power is concentrated in the Rajapaksa family. In addition to brothers being president and prime minister, two other brothers are ministers of finance and irrigation. Namal was also a Cabinet minister until he resigned.
On Sunday, Sri Lankan professionals, students and even mothers with small children defied an emergency decree and curfew to demand the president’s resignation.
Police fired tear gas and water canons at hundreds of university students who were trying to break through barricades near the town of Kandy in the tea growing region. Near Colombo, students demonstrated and dispersed while armed soldiers and police stopped opposition lawmakers from marching to the iconic Independence Square.
“This is unconstitutional,” opposition leader Sajith Premadasa told the troops who blocked their path. “You are violating the law. Please think of the people who are suffering. Why are you protecting a government like this?”
For several months, Sri Lankans have endured long lines to buy fuel, foods and medicines, most of which comes from abroad and is paid for in hard currency. The first to disappear from shops was milk powder and cooking gas, followed by a fuel shortage disrupting transport and causing rolling power cuts lasting several hours a day at the end of February.
The extent of the crisis became clear when Sri Lanka couldn’t pay for imports of basic supplies because of its huge debts and dwindling foreign reserves. The country’s usable foreign reserves are said to be less that $400 million, according to experts, and it has nearly $7 billion in foreign debt obligations for this year alone.
Rajapaksa last month said his government was in talks with the International Monetary Fund and turned to China and India for loans while he appealed to people to limit the use of fuel and electricity and “extend their support to the country.”
As protests grew and calls increased for him to step down, Rajapaksa doubled down and at midnight Friday assumed emergency powers by decree. The government also declared a countrywide curfew until Monday morning.
It did little to quell the anger of thousands, many first-time protesters, who felt fed up and exhausted by the crisis.
“In this country it is so difficult,” said Inoma Fazil, a fashion designer who brought her 18-month-old daughter to a protest in Rajagiriya, a Colombo suburb. “We don’t want to leave the country and go, and we want to give our child a good future, but everyone is stealing our money. So we came here for her and the rest of the children.”
A couple joined the same rally straight from the hospital with their newborn, and were greeted with cheers by the protesters who sang Sri Lanka’s national anthem, waved flags and placards.
While public resentment is mostly on the Rajapaksa family, anger was also directed at politicians in general and a decades-long system that many feel has betrayed them.
At the Colombo rally, protesters turned back an opposition lawmaker, calling out “no politicians!”
“The main purpose of the curfew is to quell dissent against the government,” said Christopher Stephen, a construction businessman who held placards in the main road near his home.
Stephen said he and his circle of friends and acquaintances had protested every day since early March, and he was excited that more people were joining in.
“What the Rajapaksas have been doing all these years was to divide the people along ethnic and religious lines. But this has united all Sri Lankans — Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, Burghers — all want them out,” Stephen said, referring to the president and his powerful family.
Aman Ashraff, an advertising professional who was protesting in his neighborhood, said Sri Lanka has squandered the opportunity to optimize its potential after ending a decades-long civil war in 2009 because of misgovernance.
“This is the turn for the people to rise up and show that they are not going to tolerate the sort of corruption, the sort of greed and the sort of self-centered governance any further,” he said.
On Sunday, authorities blocked access for nearly 15 hours to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WhatsApp and other social media platforms that were used to organize protests.
The emergency declaration by Rajapaksa gives him wide powers to preserve public order, suppress mutiny, riot or civil disturbances or for the maintenance of essential supplies. Under the decree, the president can authorize detentions, seizure of property and search of premises. He can also change or suspend any law except the constitution.
The European Union urged Sri Lanka’s government to safeguard the “democratic rights of all concerns, including right to free assembly and dissent, which has to be peaceful.”
U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung said “Sri Lankans have a right to protest peacefully — essential for democratic expression.”
“I am watching the situation closely and hope the coming days bring restraint from all sides, as well as much needed economic stability and relief for those suffering,” she said in a tweet on Saturday. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/opposition-lawmakers-in-sri-lanka-protest-state-of-emergency/ | 2022-04-03T23:36:18Z |
STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calliditas Therapeutics AB (Nasdaq: CALT, Nasdaq Stockholm: CALTX) ("Calliditas") today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorization for Kinpeygo® for the treatment of primary immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN) in adults at risk of rapid disease progression with a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥1.5 g/gram. Kinpeygo is an orphan medicinal product and the first and only approved treatment for IgAN, a rare, progressive autoimmune disease of the kidney with a high unmet need, with more than 50% of patients potentially progressing to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Kinpeygo will be marketed in the European Economic Area (EEA) exclusively by STADA Arzneimittel AG.
The conditional marketing authorization applies in all 27 European Union Member States as well as Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. Calliditas will transfer the Marketing Authorization for Kinpeygo® to its commercial partner STADA, who plans to launch Kinpeygo in the EEA in the second half of 2022.
"We are excited to receive the formal approval of Kinpeygo in the EEA as the first and only EMA approved medication for this disease. We look forward to continuing to work with our European partner, Stada, as they prepare for commercialization." said CEO Renée Aguiar-Lucander.
The Kinpeygo approval is based on the efficacy and safety data of Part A of the NeflgArd pivotal Phase 3 study, an ongoing, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre study conducted to evaluate Kinpeygo 16 mg once daily oral dose vs placebo in adult patients with primary IgAN. The effect of Kinpeygo, which was developed under the name Nefecon, was assessed in patients with biopsy-proven IgAN, eGFR ≥35 mL/min/1.73 m2, and proteinuria (defined as ≥1 g/day) who were on a stable dose of recommended or maximum tolerated RAS blockade. Patients taking 16mg of Kinpeygo once daily showed a statistically significant 31% reduction in proteinuria from baseline vs 5% in the placebo arm after 9 months of treatment. After 9 months of treatment, Kinpeygo 16 mg once daily provided a statistically significant and clinically relevant 7% treatment benefit on eGFR compared to placebo (p=0.0014). This 3.87 mL/min/1.73 m2 treatment benefit at 9 months corresponded to a slight reduction from baseline of 0.17 mL/min/1.73 m2 in patients who received Kinpeygo 16 mg once daily and a deterioration from baseline of 4.04 mL/min/1.73 m2 in patients who received placebo.
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Calliditas Therapeutics is a commercial stage biopharma company based in Stockholm, Sweden focused on identifying, developing and commercializing novel treatments in orphan indications, with an initial focus on renal and hepatic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Calliditas' lead product, developed under the name Nefecon, has been granted accelerated approval by the FDA under the trade name TARPEYOTM and conditional marketing authorization by the European Commission under the trade name KINPEYGO®. Additionally, Calliditas is conducting a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial in primary biliary cholangitis and a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial in head and neck cancer with its NOX inhibitor product candidate, setanaxib. Calliditas' common shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (ticker: CALTX) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (ticker: CALT).
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Man faces federal drug charges in fentanyl death of 3-year-old girl; murder charge dismissed
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) – An Indiana man is now facing federal drug charges in the death of a 3-year-old, though murder charges have been dismissed.
Arcinial Watt was facing a local murder charge in the death of 3-year-old Kamari Opperman. Officials said the girl got into some fentanyl pills at the apartment she lived in and died in October.
Watt’s local murder charge was dismissed, but he is now facing federal drug charges. Watt has been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in death and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl.
Watt has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison. A trial date has been set for Nov. 7.
Four others have been charged in the case, including Kamari’s mother and grandparents.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today The Economist launched the third edition of its statistical forecasting model for American Congressional elections, which predicts how many seats in the House of Representatives and Senate each party is likely to win in this year's midterm elections in the United States. The Economist's midterm model simulates the election for all 435 seats in the House and 34 Senate seats 10,000 times and is updated daily. It has been trained on every election cycle since 1942 and nearly 6,500 historical district races.
In total, 469 seats in the U.S. Congress are up for election on November 8, 2022. In an average simulation by The Economist's midterm model, Republicans win 224 seats in the House, six more than is needed for a majority. Republicans secure at least 218 seats, the minimum to control the lower chamber, in 74% of its simulations. In 95% of simulations, Republicans will win between 208 and 242.
In contrast, Democrats retain control of the Senate in 78% of the model's simulations. On average, they win 51 seats—one more than their current total of 50. Democrats control between 47 and 55 seats in 95% of simulations. View the full interactive model here: https://www.economist.com/interactive/us-midterms-2022/forecast/senate
Dan Rosenheck, The Economist's data editor and lead designer of the model, notes that, "ever since the Supreme Court issued an unpopular ruling in June allowing states to ban abortion, the political environment has improved for Democrats. Mr. Biden's net approval rating has risen by nine percentage points, and his party's margin in "generic-ballot" polls, which ask respondents which party they want to control Congress, has improved by three points. Sceptics might note that such polls over-estimated Democrats' popular-vote margin in the House in 2020 by a hefty six points. Because of the risk of such polling errors, our model also incorporates predicted results based on "fundamental" factors like a state's electoral record, whether an incumbent is running, and, most importantly, in-state fundraising performance."
Other factors have also contributed to Democrats' political tailwind. Inflation and gas prices are starting to ease, Congressional Democrats passed a large spending bill and the Justice Department's investigation into Donald Trump's possession of classified documents after leaving office has put the spotlight on the former president, who left office with a 58% disapproval rating.
Applying cutting-edge machine-learning techniques to political science, the model combines information from polling, past elections, special elections, fundraising, ideology and factors like the economy and incumbency.
Bookmark The Economist's 2022 midterm elections hub featuring our latest coverage of the battle for the House and Senate: https://www.economist.com/mid-terms-2022
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer") (NYSE: ET) 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 persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
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ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Energy Transfer includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
Aggrieved Energy Transfer investors only have until August 2, 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.
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Body camera footage of Patrick Lyoya’s fatal encounter with a Michigan police officer shows a close-up view of an intense struggle, but the video goes dark 42 seconds before the officer shoots the Black man in the head.
It’s the latest high-profile case in which body cameras — touted as tools to hold police accountable — have failed, leaving prosecutors and the public to rely on bystander video for a clearer picture of what happened.
One expert said vendors could make changes to avoid accidental camera deactivations, though it’s not clear that is what happened in Lyoya’s case, and some activists said an accident seems unlikely. Regardless, Lyoya’s family and their attorneys say it shows the importance of citizen video. The shooting was captured by Lyoya’s passenger, with a cellphone, and a doorbell camera across the street.
“Keep videoing the police because transparency is important for them and it’s sure important for us,” said Ben Crump, an attorney for Lyoya’s family.
The officer was on top of Lyoya, who was facedown on the ground, when he shot the 26-year-old Congolese refugee in the head April 4.
Body camera video released by police this week shows the initial stop, and the officer saying the car’s license plate wasn’t registered to the vehicle. It shows Lyoya’s attempt to run away and a struggle as the officer repeatedly tells him to stop. At one point, Lyoya has his hand on the officer’s stun gun, and the officer yells at him to let go.
The video then goes black. Police dashcam captured some audio but no images of the shooting.
Official sources can have limitations for a variety of reasons, such as the limited view of the dashcam in the Grand Rapids incident, or the fixed viewpoint of a surveillance camera. In the recent Brooklyn subway attack, computer system problems kept authorities from either recording or viewing footage on security cameras in the station where the subway train stopped after Frank James allegedly opened fire.
Other cameras in the system worked, however, and provided critical evidence.
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom said officers have to hold a button on the camera for three seconds to turn it off. He said the button was hit many times during the struggle in this case, but at the point the screen went dark “that was the first moment that it was held down for more than three seconds. That’s what deactivated it.”
One body camera expert said it appeared to have been unintentional.
“That officer, he is in a full-on struggle with that citizen. And I’m sure turning the camera off would’ve been the least of his concerns,” said Michael White, a professor at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University and co-director of training and technical assistance for the U.S. Department of Justice Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program.
White couldn’t think of another case in which an officer’s camera was unintentionally turned off during a struggle.
But cameras are sometimes knocked off officers’ uniforms.
The Axon Body 3 camera used by Grand Rapids police has a large circular button on the front surrounded by a ridge, so the button is slightly recessed. Officers tap the button twice to record and hold it down for three seconds to turn it off.
Axon said it remains “committed to developing technology and training for public safety” but declined to comment further, citing the investigation.
Michelle Gross, a Minnesota activist for police accountability and president of Communities United Against Police Brutality, was among those who doubted that the officer’s camera was accidentally turned off, citing the recessed button.
An expert in police accountability issues agreed. Sam Walker, a retired professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha, called the camera’s deactivation “suspicious” and said it must be investigated.
In the May 2020 killing of George Floyd, bystander video was crucial in bringing attention to and documenting what happened. In that case, Derek Chauvin’s body camera fell off as he and other Minneapolis police officers struggled with Floyd, who was Black. Video recorded by a teenage bystander, as well as the other officers′ body cameras, was key inconvicting Chauvin of murder.
During the 2019 arrest of Elijah McClain, a Black man who died after officers confronted him in suburban Denver, the body cameras of all three officers came off during a struggle. The cameras continued to record audio but there was no video footage to verify a police claim that McClain reached for one of the officers’ guns. He was placed in a chokehold and paramedics injected him with the powerful sedative ketamine. He later died at a hospital.
Sometimes officers intentionally turn off the cameras. In the 2019 beating and death of Ronald Greene, another Black man, Louisiana Master Trooper Chris Hollingsworth turned his body camera off during a car chase. It was one of several policy violations for which he was ultimately fired.
White said some body camera models have means to prevent accidental deactivation, such as needing to press a button three times. He said if it is deemed that the camera worn by the officer in Lyoya’s death was accidentally deactivated, he wouldn’t be surprised if major vendors begin working on modifications, such as additional manual mechanisms or voice activation. He said companies have developed solutions to prevent body-worn cameras from being knocked off, such as stronger magnets.
Ayesha Bell Hardaway, an associate professor of law at Case Western Reserve University and co-director of the school’s Social Justice Institute, said the lack of video in use-of-force cases can affect whether officers are charged. Without direct evidence such as video, prosecutors must rely on the reasonable-officer standard in bringing charges, examining whether a reasonable officer would have believed his or her life or the lives of others to be in danger.
“The absence of the video at the critical moment gives us no window to put us in that moment,” she said. “It now puts us right back where we were — relying on the word of an officer.”
Bell Hardaway said bystander video has become increasingly important in these cases.
“I shudder to think of the lack of accountability that exists in a world without this technology,” she said.
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Forliti reported from Minneapolis. Associated Press writers Michael Balsamo in Washington, D.C.; David Eggert in Lansing, Michigan; Colleen Slevin in Denver; and Jake Bleiberg in Dallas contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/officers-camera-misses-key-moment-of-patrick-lyoyas-death/ | 2022-04-16T01:00:18Z |
Teen shot 7 times and kicked by friend is fighting for his life, family says
CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) – A teen in Ohio is fighting for his life after being gunned down while riding his bike, WOIO reports.
Curtis Jackson’s father said the 13-year-old has had five surgeries so far and has a long road to recovery.
“For this to happen to him in this kind of fashion -- it’s cold-blooded to be shot seven times then kicked,” his father said.
Curtis had just graduated middle school as valedictorian and was set to start high school next week.
Instead, he’s lying in a hospital bed.
“I whisper in his ear every night,” his dad said. “I whisper in his ear like it’s just me and you. I can’t let you out of my sight no more, it’s just me and you. Things happen. Life comes at you fast, but this one right here really hit home.”
Curtis’ father, also named Curtis Jackson, said his son was knocked off his bike and shot by a 15-year-old he considered a friend.
His son was shot four times in the chest, twice in the arm and a bullet grazed his head.
According to witnesses, the shooter allegedly kicked the 13-year-old in the head after shooting him and then ran away.
“It’s getting bad around here,” said Jackson. “It’s just the gun violence man and they’re getting younger and younger. My son is 13 years old; his birthday is Saturday.”
While it’s unclear when the teen will be released from the hospital, his father is hopeful Wednesday was his last surgery.
According to reports, the 15-year-old turned himself in to police.
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Robert homers, drives in 4 as White Sox beat Royals 7-4
By MARC BOWMAN
Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4 to win the five-game series. Robert delivered a pair of RBI singles before hitting a two-run homer into the left field stands in the eighth. His sixth home run of the season capped Chicago’s sixth come-from-behind win. Pinch-hitter Adam Engel gave the White Sox their first lead with an RBI single in the seventh off Gabe Speier that broke a 4-all tie. Tim Anderson had two hits, two walks and two RBIs, recording his 10th multi-hit outing in his last 18 games for the White Sox. Chicago took three of five from the Royals. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/19/robert-homers-drives-in-4-as-white-sox-beat-royals-7-4/ | 2022-05-19T23:37:37Z |
Feds charge 4 police officers in fatal Breonna Taylor raid
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has charged four Louisville police officers involved in the deadly Breonna Taylor raid with civil rights violations.
Federal charges against former officers Joshua Jaynes, Brett Hankison and Kelly Goodlett, along with Sgt. Kyle Meany were announced by U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland on Thursday.
Garland said federal officials “share but cannot fully imagine the grief” felt by Taylor’s family.
“Breonna Taylor should be alive today,” he said.
Taylor, a 26-year-old Black medical worker, was shot to death by Louisville officers who had knocked down her door while executing the search warrant. Taylor’s boyfriend fired a shot that hit one of the officers as they came through the door and they returned fire, striking Taylor multiple times.
Hankison, who was dismissed from the department in 2020, was one of the officers at Taylor’s door and one of three who fired shots that night. He was acquitted by a jury of state charges of wanton endangerment earlier this year in Louisville.
Jaynes had applied for the warrant to search Taylor’s house. He was fired in January 2021 by former Louisville Police interim chief Yvette Gentry for violating department standards in the preparation of a search warrant execution and for being “untruthful” in the Taylor warrant.
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CLEVELAND, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The foodservice and carryout market for folding cartons is expected to expand much more quickly than average through 2026, finds a new Freedonia Group analysis. The importance of takeout and delivery - including online orders, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic – will be a key driver of growth.
While consumer interest in sustainability is boosting use of paper folding cartons (which are seen as recyclable and biodegradable) in place of single-use plastics, sealable plastic packaging continues to provide strong competition for some foodservice items, as consumers are most concerned that their food arrives intact and plastic containers have higher leak resistance than cartons.
Demand for folding cartons is expected to grow 1.8% per year through 2026 to $12.8 billion. Food and beverage applications will remain the largest outlet, boosted by growth in food production and increasing spending at big-box retail stores and wholesale warehouses, which commonly use these types of cartons to package larger or bulk amounts of food and beverage products. However, declining consumption of carbonated soft drinks and breakfast cereals, commonly packaged in folding cartons, will limit stronger gains.
The foodservice market will grow at an above average rate, supported by the continuing recovery in the foodservice sector and the continued popularity of takeout and delivery services following a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Folding Cartons provides historical (2011, 2016, and 2021) data and forecasts to 2026 and 2031 are presented in current dollars and tons by market.
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- food and beverages:
- nondurable (nonfood) goods
- durable goods
- foodservice and carryout
- moving, storage, and other nonmanufacturing markets
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Croatian police search for small plane that went off radar
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian police say they are searching for a small plane that went off the radar Sunday after taking off from the Adriatic Sea town of Split. The Cessna 182 plane disappeared from the radar around 0925GMT while flying in the direction of Germany, said a police statement. Authorities have dispatched rescue teams and are searching the area with drones, police added. The statement did not specify how many people were on the plane. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/29/croatian-police-search-for-small-plane-that-went-off-radar/ | 2022-05-29T14:53:09Z |
STOCKHOLM, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To adapt to the new hybrid way of working, one of Flowscape's global customers continues to roll out the solution to even more offices. Therefore, the number of user licenses is increased to 15,000. The order value in the first year is SEK 1,070,000 (EUR 100,000) and thereafter SEK 140,000 (EUR 13,100) annually.
"This customer is at the forefront of the transformation to the new hybrid way of working. The management has launched a policy that employees all over the world should be able to continue working half the time from home. In line with this policy, Flowscape's hybrid office solution is now being implemented throughout the company. We are very pleased to see how our new solutions are rolled out on this large scale and the number of user licenses will probability continue to grow during the year, as more and more offices around the world join Flowscape's solution." says Peter Reigo, CEO and founder.
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The customer is a company with more than 100,000 employees in over 150 countries. Flowscape is an important part of the customer's new office concept, for the new hybrid way of working, where remote work will be allowed up to half the time.
Flowscape's solution is used for efficient booking of desks, booking of conference rooms but also for the employees to plan when they will be in the office, where they are sitting and share this information with their colleagues. All to promote cooperation between colleagues. The accurate analytics that the customer receives from the system are also necessary input for how the offices will be rebuilt in the coming years.
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Late comedian Norm Macdonald has left audiences an opportunity to hear him tell a few more jokes.
In a tribute to Macdonald for CTV News, his sister-in-law Joyce Napier (the CTV National News Ottawa bureau chief) revealed that he recorded a new hour of material before his death from cancer in September at age 61.
"It turns out Norm left an hour of new material behind, recorded in his apartment during the lockdown," Napier wrote. "It'll be a Netflix comedy special soon. So, we have that. Which is precisely what Norm wanted."
Napier described how Macdonald's family and friends from all areas of his life, including his cat sitter and Bill Murray, gathered together earlier this month to celebrate the man who always made them laugh.
"It has been eight months since Norm Macdonald quietly left us," she wrote. "He chose to die privately, his cancer undisclosed to all but a tiny family circle. In an era when people write soul-baring essays about a torn rotator cuff, he kept his condition a secret from just about everyone -- from his friends, from his million-plus Twitter followers, from the vast audience of fans who to this day spend the wee hours surfing his talk show appearances on YouTube."
"We'd celebrated Norm," Napier wrote. "It was poignant, it was funny, it was lovely, and he's gone."
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GUANGZHOU, China, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG), a leading Chinese beauty company, today provides an update on its status under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "HFCAA"). The Company was provisionally identified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as a Commission-Identified Issuer on May 4, 2022 U.S. Eastern Time, following the Company's filing of the annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the SEC on April 22, 2022.
The Company understands that this identification under the HFCAA and its implementation rules issued thereunder indicates that the SEC determines that the Company used a registered public accounting firm whose working paper cannot be inspected or investigated completely by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board of the United States (the "PCAOB") to issue the audit opinion for its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
In accordance with the HFCAA, the SEC shall prohibit a company's shares or American depositary shares ("ADSs") from being traded on a national stock exchange or in the over-the-counter trading market in the United States if the company has been identified by the SEC for three consecutive years due to PCAOB's inability to inspect the registered public accounting firm's working paper.
The Company has been actively exploring possible solutions to protect the interest of its stakeholders. The Company will continue to comply with applicable laws and regulations in both China and the United States and strive to maintain its listing status on the New York Stock Exchange.
About Yatsen Holding Limited
Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading player in China's beauty market with a mission to create an exciting new journey of beauty discovery for consumers in China and around the world. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired multiple color cosmetics and skincare brands including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Abby's Choice, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), Eve Lom and Pink Bear. The Company's flagship brand, Perfect Diary, is one of the top color cosmetics brands in China in terms of online retail sales value. Leveraging its digitally native direct-to-customer business model, the Company has built core capabilities which enable it to launch and scale multiple brands quickly while offering a wide selection of products to a growing variety of customers. The Company reaches and engages with customers directly both online and offline, with expansive presence across all major e-commerce, social and content platforms in China.
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Federal prosecutors in Washington, DC, will not prosecute members of a production team for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," who were arrested last month by US Capitol Police on unlawful entry as they filmed a comedy segment at the US Capitol.
The US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia will not prosecute members of a production team for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," after they were arrested last month by US Capitol Police as the team filmed a comedy segment at the US Capitol.
"The United States Capitol Police was just informed the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is declining to prosecute the case. We respect the decision that office has made," US Capitol Police said in a Monday statement.
At the time of the incident, which occurred at the Longworth House Office Building, US Capitol Police said in a statement that officers had "observed seven individuals, unescorted and without Congressional ID, in a sixth-floor hallway." The building, USCP said at the time, had been closed to visitors, "and these individuals were determined to be a part of a group that had been directed by the USCP to leave the building earlier in the day."
On Monday, USCP said that officers "arrested nine people for Unlawful Entry charges because members of the group had been told several times before they entered the Congressional buildings that they had to remain with a staff escort inside the buildings and they failed to do so."
In a statement, the US Attorney's Office in Washington said the nine people were "invited by Congressional staffers to enter the building. The producers were told they were supposed to have an escort while on Capitol grounds, but their escort "chose to leave them unattended," the statement said.
"The Office would be required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that these invited guests were guilty of the crime of unlawful entry because their escort chose to leave them unattended," the statement said. "We do not believe it is probable that the Office would be able to obtain and sustain convictions on these charges."
CBS issued a statement in June that said its crew was at the Capitol for two days as it filmed a segment featuring "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog," a puppet voiced by the comedian Robert Smigel. CBS said that its production team's interviews with members of Congress had been "authorized and pre-arranged" and that the production team "stayed to film stand-ups and other final comedy elements in the halls when they were detained by Capitol Police."
Following the incident, right-wing media outlets sought to link Democrats to what they said was a security violation and attacked the House select committee's investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
Colbert responded to the arrests during his show in June by saying that the US Capitol Police were just doing their job, as was his staff, and that everyone was "very professional" and "very calm."
"A fairly simple story until the next night when a couple of the TV people started claiming that my puppet squad had 'committed insurrection at the US Capitol building,'" he said at the time. "First of all... what? Second of all... huh?"
This story has been updated with additional details.
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DETROIT, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), (NYSE: AXL) will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter and other related matters at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, August 5. A press release announcing the results will be issued before the market opens on the same day and will be available at www.aam.com.
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A nearly 80-year-old law intended to put distressed and tax-delinquent Chicago-area properties back to productive use has done little to improve or solve racial inequities in the city’s Black and Latino neighborhoods, according to a study.
A report released Tuesday by the Cook County treasurer’s office proposes scrapping or modifying Illinois’ Scavenger Sale law in favor of tax-cutting and other programs that may allow homeowners of color to accumulate generational wealth.
Other recommendations include making lists of available property open to the public, pushing for legislation lowering the interest rate applied by Cook County to delinquent property tax payments and allowing property owners to make partial payments to satisfy tax liens.
“The biggest problems are the liens on the property,” said Hal Dardick, the study’s author. “By the time (properties) get to the sale, many are delinquent, decaying. You have to pay the taxes when you don’t even own the home.”
Treasurer Maria Pappas expects the study to be filed in the coming weeks with the county board and shared with the state Assembly and Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
The study lays blame for the deterioration of many neighborhoods of color and the exodus of Blacks from Chicago on federal and banking policies called redlining, the practice of banks discriminating against racial minorities or certain neighborhoods.
Last October, the Justice Department announced a cross-government effort to investigate and prosecute redlining.
The Scavenger Sale law was meant to be “a solution to redlining, but it didn’t work because it didn’t solve redlining and the underlying lack of generational wealth” among Black families, Pappas said.
After home foreclosures spiked during the Great Depression, the federal government revamped mortgage lending laws in an effort to prevent future economic crises.
The now-defunct federal Home Owners’ Loan Corp. drew up “security maps” between 1935 and 1940 that graded the prospects — from best to worst — of mortgage lending in 239 cities across the United States. Areas deemed high lending risks were drawn in red and most often were majority Black neighborhoods.
“Vast numbers of vacant lots, abandoned homes and boarded-up businesses in minority neighborhoods lie in areas where the U.S. government had discouraged mortgages,” the Cook County study says.
Under the Illinois’ Scavenger Sale, which was started in 1943 by the Illinois General Assembly, properties with three or more years of unpaid taxes over a 20-year span land on the auction list.
Of the 27,358 houses and vacant lots offered at the county’s 2022 Scavenger Sale, 14,085 fell within the boundaries of a security map of the Chicago area. Most of those 14,085 properties were redlined, the study’s data shows.
More than 72% of the 27,358 properties were in predominantly Black wards and suburbs. Only 7,636 received bids.
The Scavenger Sale has proved inadequate in restoring distressed properties in communities that have long suffered from housing discrimination, from redlining to scant mortgage lending and below-value mortgage appraisals in minority communities, according to Pappas, who called it frustrating for residents.
“You end up giving up because there is no easy route to success,” she said. “You’re exasperated, and for African Americans who are already discouraged by what’s happened in their neighborhood it’s doubly defeating. It becomes generationally defeating. There is nothing to pass on to the grandkids.”
The study also looks at similar patterns in Detroit, Philadelphia and other cities.
In Philadelphia, about 82% of 6,167 publicly available properties within the boundaries of that city’s federal lending map and held by the Philadelphia Housing Development Corp. were redlined.
Of the more than 75,500 distressed properties held as of April by the Detroit Land Bank Authority, nearly 71,500 were in federal Home Owners’ Loan Corp. mapped areas. The Cook County study found that 23,967 — about 33.5% — of those properties were redlined.
“The impact (of redlining) is what you can still see today,” said Anika Goss, president and chief executive of Detroit Future City, a nonprofit tasked with implementing a 50-year framework for the city.
“It’s not just housing and commercial redevelopment, but also infrastructure redevelopment,” Goss said. “These are places that have been blighted for many, many years — where the infrastructure is extraordinarily poor. You can see vulnerable lighting, poor streetscapes, poor sidewalks — all the things that make up a neighborhood of value.”
Detroit has demolished more than 20,000 houses and other structures since 2014 and, along with its Land Bank Authority, has been aggressive in making homes and land available to people wanting to move into the city or already living there.
About 21,000 side lots have been sold to residents, putting the land back on Detroit’s tax rolls, according to John Roach, spokesman for Mayor Mike Duggan.
Nearly 16,000 structures have been auctioned or sold through programs. There’s also a buyback program that allows people living in a house going through foreclosure to receive the deed for $1,000 and remain in the home.
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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The EdSource Board of Directors today announced that Executive Director Anne Vasquez, who took the organization's helm in May 2021, is assuming the new title of Chief Executive Officer of EdSource effective July 26, 2022.
Joel Vargas, president of the Board of Directors, said: "The change not only reflects Anne's able stewardship of EdSource as a trusted, go-to source of news about education in California. It more appropriately signals the breadth of her responsibilities and effectiveness in enhancing the organization, especially as we look to deepen and grow EdSource's impact in the coming years."
Before becoming executive director, Anne was director of content and strategic initiatives at EdSource. In that role, she helped shape editorial strategy, grow partnerships and expand the organization's footprint throughout California. Prior to joining EdSource, Anne was an executive at Tribune Publishing, where she most recently served as senior vice president of strategic initiatives and chief digital officer. She previously was the managing editor of the South Florida Sun Sentinel when the newsroom won its first Pulitzer Prize, the Gold Medal for Public Service. Anne began her career at The Miami Herald and the San Jose Mercury News, where she was an education reporter and later an editor.
EdSource is at a critical inflection point, at a time when its audience has more than doubled, and it has captured the attention of a growing number of policymakers, educators and parents alike. As California emerges from a global pandemic that has upended education, EdSource is uniquely positioned to deliver investigative, watchdog journalism to identify areas that are in need of repair or reform, as well as highlight effective models and strategies that benefit students.
Over a period of more than four decades, EdSource has established its reputation as a highly respected source of education information, research and analysis. It has emerged as the preeminent education news organization in California, home to the nation's largest and most diverse public education system. In recent years, the organization also launched the California Student Journalism Corps, a network of student journalists from around the state who report and write for EdSource and receive career training.
As a nonprofit, independent news organization, EdSource knows that an informed, involved public is necessary to strengthen schools to improve opportunities now and in the future. Since 1977, EdSource has delivered education news analysis and continues to report on the most pressing education issues in California and the nation.
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Manhattan Fire Academy recruits train for downed firefighter rescue
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Putting classroom training to use in a simulated real life scenario is one of the final tasks for the Manhattan Fire department recruits.
This week the 2022 Class of Manhattan Fire academy have been using skills they learned in the classroom during training meant to simulate a real-life emergency.
Friday morning, the recruits spent time working on what to do if a fire fighter goes down while inside a house that’s on fire.
Simulation dummies were dressed in full bunker gear with air tanks, so the recruits would have a lifelike rescue while entering the house filled with smoke.
“These are structures they’ve never been in, so they have to actually put all…all the knowledge that they’ve learned throughout academy to use.” Manhattan Fire Department, Capt. Drew Taylor says.
The 2022 Class of Manhattan Fire Academy will graduate on Friday, June 24th and start their probationary year with the Department following graduation.
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Expanded relationship to bring more flights, improved schedule coordination and shared reward benefits between the MileagePlus and Aeroplan loyalty programs
MONTREAL, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Air Canada and United Airlines today announced a joint business agreement for the Canada-U.S. transborder market, building on their long-standing alliance, that will give more flight options and better flight schedules to customers traveling between the two countries. Customers will be able to connect to 38 codeshare destinations in the U.S. and eight of the most popular cities in Canada — all while enjoying the benefits of the carriers' MileagePlus® and Aeroplan loyalty programs. The agreement will also strengthen and grow both carriers' networks and help accelerate their COVID-19 recovery.
"United is a world-class airline and we are pleased to significantly expand our well-established partnership to further enhance the customer journey between Canada and the U.S. by offering more choice, greater convenience and an improved airport experience," said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President of Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada. "This agreement marks a new phase in our evolving relationship that will speed the recovery from the pandemic and strengthen both carriers. It will also enable us to optimize our hubs and schedules and to broaden our global network connectivity to maintain our leadership in the market."
"With this new agreement, we are further strengthening our long-standing partnership with Air Canada," said Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances at United. "As international travel continues to recover, this expanded partnership will provide an enhanced experience for all transborder travel."
Customers who search for flights between the U.S. and Canada on United's or Air Canada's websites and apps will find more flight options scheduled at more convenient times. Codeshare between the two carriers will also be expanded and members of both the MileagePlus and Aeroplan programs will have more accrual and redemption options.
In 2019, the U.S.-Canada transborder market was the second largest international passenger air transportation market in the world and the largest international market for both Canada and the U.S., as measured by seats.
Air Canada and United already cooperate in the transborder market, according to the terms of their existing U.S. antitrust immunity. Under the joint business agreement, subject to compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulatory and antitrust requirements, the two airlines will now be able to:
- Coordinate their networks and schedules, enabling the carriers to offer customers more choice, including more flights throughout the day and more access to each airline's seat inventory.
- Enhance codeshare on transborder flights, excluding certain U.S. leisure markets and territories. The carriers anticipate customers will be able to connect to 46 transborder codeshare destinations with more than 400 daily frequencies in 2022 – with opportunities to add more codeshare destinations for domestic routes within Canada and the U.S.
- Sell seats on each other's transborder flights and share revenue on flights between hub markets (where regulatory authorities and antitrust requirements allow), allowing the carriers to grow their overall capacities.
- Align customer policies for greater consistency and enable the seamless provision of onboard products, establish airport co-locations where available and provide extra value to each carriers' frequent flyer programs.
- Allow the two carriers to work closer together to advance their sustainability objectives.
The implementation of an expanded partnership builds on the existing close cooperation of the two carriers and previously acquired regulatory approvals. United and Air Canada are also founding members of Star Alliance and a transatlantic joint business agreement with the Lufthansa Group.
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States and 86 internationally. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax, which in 2021 gave Air Canada awards for the Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and an excellence award for managing COVID-19. Through its leading travel loyalty Aeroplan program, Air Canada offers the ability to earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger flights and cargo-only flights with its fleet of Boeing 767-300 freighters. Air Canada has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.
United's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." From our U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers. United is bringing back our customers' favorite destinations and adding new ones on its way to becoming the world's best airline. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".
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Housekeepers struggle as US hotels ditch daily room cleaning
HONOLULU (AP) — After guests checked out of a corner room at the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort on Waikiki beach, housekeeper Luz Espejo collected enough trash, some strewn under beds, to stuff seven large garbage bags.
She stripped the linens from the beds, wiped built-up dust off furniture and scrubbed away layers of grime on the toilet and bathtub. She even got on her hands and knees to pick confetti from the carpet that a heavy-duty vacuum failed to swallow up.
Like many other hotels across the United States, the Hilton Hawaiian Village has done away with daily housekeeping service, making what was already one of the toughest jobs in the hospitality industry even more grueling.
Industry insiders say the move away from daily cleaning, which gained traction during the pandemic, is driven by customer preferences. But others say it has more to do with profit and has allowed hotels to cut the number of housekeepers at a time when many of the mostly immigrant women who take those jobs are still reeling from lost work during coronavirus shutdowns.
Many housekeepers still employed say their hours have been cut and they are being asked to do far more work in that time.
“It’s a big change for us,” said Espejo, a 60-year-old originally from the Philippines who has cleaned rooms at the world’s largest Hilton for 18 years, minus about a year she was laid off during the pandemic. “We are so busy at work now. We cannot finish cleaning our rooms.”
Before the pandemic there were 670 housekeepers working at Espejo’s resort. More than two years later, 150 of them haven’t been hired back or are on-call status, spending each day from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. waiting for a phone call saying there’s work for them. The number not hired back or on call stood at 300 just a few weeks ago.
“This is all about more money in the owners’ pocket by putting a greater workload on the frontline workers and eliminating jobs,” said D. Taylor, president of UNITE HERE, a union representing hotel workers.
While some hotels started experimenting with less frequent cleaning in the name of sustainability, it became far more widespread early in the pandemic, when to promote social distancing and other safety protocols, many hotels switched to offering room cleaning only if a guest requested, and sometimes only after staying a certain number of days. Guests were instructed to leave trash outside their door and call the front desk for clean towels.
But even as safety restrictions fade and demand picks up as the country enters peak travel season, many hotels are keeping their new cleaning policies in place.
A spokesperson for the Hilton Hawaiian Village said no Hilton representative was available for an interview about such policies at any Hilton property. Representatives for several major hotel chains, including Marriott and Caesars Entertainment, either declined to be interviewed or didn’t respond to Associated Press requests for comment.
Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, a trade group whose members include hotel brands, owners and management companies, said it was the demands of guests — not hotel profits — that guided decisions about pandemic housekeeper services.
“A lot of guests, to this day, don’t want people coming into their room during their stay,” he said. “To force something onto a guest that they don’t want is the antithesis of what it means to work in the hospitality industry.”
The pandemic changed the standard of most hotel guests wanting daily cleaning, he said, adding it’s not yet clear if that will result in a permanent shift.
Housekeeping policies vary based on the type of hotel, Rogers said, with luxury hotels tending to provide daily housekeeping unless guests opt out.
Ben McLeod, of Bend, Oregon, and his family didn’t request housekeeping during a four-night stay at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island in March.
“My wife and I just have never really understood why there would be daily housekeeping ... when that’s not the case at home and it’s wasteful,” he said.
He said he expects his kids to tidy up after themselves.
“I’m a Type-A, so I get out of bed and I make my bed, so I don’t need someone else to make my bed,” he said.
Unionized hotel workers are trying get the message out that turning down daily room cleaning is hurting housekeepers and threatening jobs.
Martha Bonilla, who has spent 10 years working at the Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in New Jersey, said she wants guests to ask for daily cleaning, noting it makes her job less difficult. Even though hotels in New Jersey are required by law to offer daily cleaning, some guests still turn it down.
“When I come home from work now, the only thing I want to do is go to bed,” said Bonilla, originally from the Dominican Republic and a single mother of a 6-year-old daughter. “I am physically exhausted.”
It’s not just partying guests like the ones who threw confetti around in Hawaii that leave behind filthy rooms, housekeepers say. Even with typical use, rooms left uncleaned for days become much harder to restore to the gleaming, pristine rooms guests expect when they check in.
Elvia Angulo, a housekeeper at the Oakland Marriott City Center for 17 years, is the main breadwinner in her family.
For the first year of the pandemic, she worked a day or two a month. She has regained her 40 hours a week, but with rooms no longer cleaned daily the number of people working each shift has been cut in half, from 25 to 12.
“Thank God I have seniority here so I now have my five days again, and my salary is the same,” said Angulo, 54, who is from Mexico. “But the work really is now harder. If you don’t clean a room for five days you have five days of scum in the bathrooms. It’s scum over scum.”
Many housekeepers still aren’t getting enough hours to qualify for benefits.
Sonia Guevara, who has worked at a Seattle Hilton for seven years, used to really enjoy the benefits at her job. But since returning to work after being laid off for 18 months, she hasn’t qualified for health insurance.
“At first I was thinking to get a new job, but I feel like I want to wait,” she said. “I want to see if my hours change at the hotel.”
She said there are few other job options with hours conducive for having two children in school.
Now politicians are picking up on the issue, including Hawaii state Rep. Sonny Ganaden, who represents Kalihi, a Honolulu neighborhood where many hotel workers live.
“Almost every time I talk to people at their doors, I meet someone who works in a hotel and then we talk about how they are overworked and what is happening and working conditions,” he said. “You’ve got a lot of first- and second-generation immigrant folks that are kind of left high and dry by these non-daily room cleaning requirements.”
Ganaden is among the lawmakers who introduced a resolution requesting Hawaii hotels “immediately rehire or recall employees who were laid off or placed on leave” because of the pandemic.
If that’s not enough, Ganaden said he would be open to more forceful measures like some other places have taken.
Washington, D.C.’s city council in April passed emergency legislation requiring hotels in the district to service rooms daily unless guests opt-out.
Amal Hligue, an immigrant from Morocco, hopes the rules mean more hours at the Washington Hilton where she has worked for 22 years. She needs them so her husband can get health insurance.
“I hope he has this month because I worked last month,” she said.
At 57 years old, she doesn’t want to find a new job. “I’m not young, you know,” she said. “I have to stay.”
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Snow reported from Phoenix.
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Man gets 17 years in prison for kidnapping woman, forcing her into sex work
MANCHESTER, Md. (Gray News) - A Maryland man was sentenced to 17 years in prison Friday for kidnapping a woman and leading a sex trafficking conspiracy, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
The DOJ said Joshua Lankford, 33, used violence and drugs to control a young woman and planned to kill her to keep her from testifying at trial.
According to court documents, Lankford led and organized a conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force. Evidence indicated that Lankford kidnapped the victim, a young adult woman, to engage in forced prostitution.
Lankford knew the victim was addicted to heroin and withheld drugs from her until she made him enough money by engaging in sex work, the DOJ said.
When the woman tried to escape, Lankford and three others drove the victim to a rural area where they beat, whipped and choked her with a belt, court documents show. They then drove her to a hotel in Delaware to force her to engage in more prostitution.
Documents show that while in jail, Lankford told a co-conspirator that he intended to kill the woman to prevent her from testifying against them at trial.
“Joshua Lankford’s crimes were nothing short of horrific; he kidnapped and victimized a vulnerable woman then plotted to kill her in order to save himself,” said Special Agent in Charge James R. Mancuso of HSI Baltimore. “The atrocities of his crimes are clearly reflected in the severity of his sentence, and today, he will begin to pay his debt to society.”
In addition to his 17-year prison sentence, Lankford was given five years of supervised released and a $2,320 fine.
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Technology reduced data transfer time for military helicopters by more than 80%
Using 5G capabilities, network engineers transfer health and usage data from a Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk to Waterton, Colorado, for real-time analysis
STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and AT&T* securely and rapidly transferred UH-60M Black Hawk health and usage data through an AT&T 5G private cellular network and Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL® multi-site pilot network in a test conducted Aug. 4 at Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky headquarters in Stratford, Connecticut. The test demonstrated that wireless 5G technologies on the flight line can support accelerated maintenance operations and improved aircraft readiness to support our service members. It also proved highly secure interoperability between the AT&T millimeter wave 5G private cellular network and the 5G.MIL pilot network.
"These 5G capabilities deployed at scale are expected to enable high-speed, secure-data transfer on virtually any flight line, providing another example of how we're advancing our 21st Century Security vision by improving customer readiness and operations," said Dan Rice, vice president of 5G.MIL Programs at Lockheed Martin. "In collaboration with commercial 5G leaders, an interoperable 5G.MIL multi-site, multi-vendor network is another step closer to reality."
The AT&T 5G millimeter wave private cellular network wirelessly transferred data to the 5G.MIL network through ground support equipment from the Black Hawk's Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS). The data was then routed to local Sikorsky networks for processing and distribution through the secure Lockheed Martin 5G.MIL pilot network to the Waterton, Colorado, 5G test range site.
Currently, it takes Black Hawk crews about 30 minutes to remove the IVHMS data cartridge from the helicopter, transport it to an operations center and extract the data for analysis. Lockheed Martin used AT&T 5G private cellular technologies to reduce the time required to less than 5 minutes including cartridge removal, demonstrating the potential benefits in time and cost for military and commercial helicopter operations.
The IVHMS provides monitoring and diagnostic capabilities to ensure a more reliable aircraft. It monitors, captures and evaluates detailed aircraft-generated data as a result of flight maneuvers. It also captures aircraft limit exceedances on airframe and dynamic components and monitors temperature and vibration of key components on the aircraft. It does this through hundreds of on-board sensors that report the status of the aircraft by monitoring the airframe, engines, and other dynamic components. Operators assess these thousands of data points to ensure the aircraft is safe, reliable and ready to fly.
"Timely and secure transfer and analysis of mission and operations data are critical to military readiness and effectiveness," said Lance Spencer, client executive vice president, Defense, AT&T Public Sector and FirstNet. "This is one of many areas of commercial 5G innovation we are exploring to support defense, commercial aviation, and related fields where our 5G-related services can modernize legacy processes and help deliver truly transformational benefits."
Lockheed Martin and AT&T also are working with other leading companies in networking and defense to modernize and transform communications capabilities for defense purposes. Future demonstrations are expected to further enhance 5G wireless technology communications solutions for flight lines, aiming to continually shorten aircraft turnaround times to reduce costs and improve military operational readiness. These capabilities deployed at scale can support high-speed, secure-data transfer on both commercial and military flight lines.
AT&T's 5G and private cellular Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) capabilities are deployed together by multiple industrial customers in factories nationwide where they enable ultra-fast, highly secure wireless processing and information transfer.
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Pelosi’s husband arrested on suspicion of DUI in California
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Paul Pelosi, the 82-year-old husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was arrested this weekend on suspicion of DUI in Northern California, police records showed Sunday.
Paul Pelosi was taken into custody late Saturday in Napa County north of San Francisco, according to a sheriff’s office online booking report.
He could face charges including driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 or higher, the report said.
Pelosi’s bail was set for $5,000 for the two misdemeanors, records showed.
No other details were immediately available. California Highway Patrol Officer Andrew Barclay said more information would be released later Sunday.
Drew Hammill, spokesperson for Nancy Pelosi, told The Associated Press: “The Speaker will not be commenting on this private matter which occurred while she was on the East Coast.”
The House speaker was in Providence, Rhode Island, on Sunday, where she delivered the commencement address at Brown University.
Pelosi’s arrest was first reported by TMZ.
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ATLANTA - NBCUniversal Media (NBCU) has entered into a long-term agreement with Atlanta-based Gray Television to lease and operate new studio facilities at Gray’s Assembly Atlanta development in Doraville.
Construction will begin this summer at the former site of a General Motors plant, creating up to 1,200 construction jobs.
Gray expects the Assembly Studios complex to be completed in the second half of next year. When fully operational, the studios are expected to employ more than 4,000.
“Gray Television is thrilled to expand our already strong relationship with NBCU,” Hilton Howell Jr., Gray’s executive chairman and CEO, said. "The new venture announced today places Gray’s own studio projects inside a large, first-class television and film production facility that will draw upon and will surely increase the large pool of skilled industry professionals who also make their homes here."
Assembly Atlanta is a 135-acre mixed-use complex bordering Interstate 285 centered around the studio industry. The 43-acre Assembly Studios complex features soundstages, production offices, warehouse and mill buildings, studio bungalows, event space, and a parking deck.
NBCU’s lease with Gray will include a full suite of facilities needed to support television and film production.
"Georgia has hosted dozens of NBCU features and television projects over the past decade," Lee Thomas, director of the Georgia Film Office, a division of the state Department of Economic Development, said. "We look forward to their more permanent presence in Georgia’s growing film ecosystem, creating more jobs for Georgians and more opportunities for small businesses throughout the state."
NBCU will manage all studio and production facilities within the Assembly Studios complex, including Gray’s own studio facilities and Gray’s Third Rail Studios.
Outside of the Assembly Studios complex, current plans for Assembly Atlanta include mixed-use and commercial buildings around a town center to be completed during the next five to seven years.
Longer-term development plans include a boutique hotel, townhouses and apartments, entertainment venues, a conference center and office buildings.
This story is available through a news partnership with Capitol Beat News Service, a project of the Georgia Press Educational Foundation.
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Aultman's Timken Family Cancer Center opens to patients Monday
CANTON – Aultman's Timken Family Cancer Center will welcome its first patients on Monday.
The hospital hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday and provided the media tours beforehand at the new addition to Aultman Hospital's campus at 2600 Sixth St. SW. The outpatient facility includes oncology and multi-disciplinary offices, a stat lab, a resource center and infusion spaces to treat up to 44 people at a time.
Tina Biasella, vice president of cancer services for Aultman Hospital, said the center improves the ease of access for cancer patients with a central location for services, which currently are "scattered" between multiple floors in the main building and the Aultman Physician Office Building.
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"It's a number of different areas that are coming over into this space," Biasella said.
What's in Aultman's new Timken Family Cancer Center?
The center features consultation rooms, which the hospital doesn't have now, to provide a place to talk away from exam rooms. Biasella said they primarily will be used for patients in the hospital's clinic trials program.
The first-floor infusion center ― where patients receive chemotherapy, blood transfusions or IV therapy ― has four private suites with hospital beds separated by doors. The 32 semi-private rooms with recliners and curtains are on either side of the building so that each room has a window, and a single nurse will supervise four patients at a time.
There are two community infusion areas with four chairs grouped together, which also have privacy curtains.
Oncologist Raza Khan said the beds will be good for longer infusion treatments, some of which can last six to eight hours. He expects the community areas to serve patients as well.
"Some of them get nervous if they're just by themselves," he said.
Aultman Hospital has about 85 infusion patients per day, said Biasella. The cancer center has six more chairs than the current facility, but cancer treatments increasingly consist of oral drugs and shorter infusion times, she noted.
An on-site pharmacy will dispense chemotherapy drugs to patients.
Community support helps build Timken Cancer Center
The new 45,000-square-foot facility was constructed to let in natural light with large windows that overlook an outdoor reflection garden and courtyard. A patient advisory group provided suggestions regarding the layout, furniture and other design features, such as nature-themed artwork and earth colors found throughout the center.
Hallways connect the cancer center to the hospital's 13,000-square-foot Radiation Oncology Department, which was renovated as part of the cancer center project and received $5 million in equipment upgrades.
The Aultman Health Foundation put $10 million toward the $28 million cancer center and the rest came from community donations. The Timken Foundation, for which the center is named, donated $3 million.
"We definitely could not have done this without the community," Biasella said.
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Baby bottles recalled due to lead levels
Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:42 AM CDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
(CNN) - A popular baby bottle manufacturer has issued a recall due to high lead levels in some of its products.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the markings on the outside of some of the Nuk’s First Choice glass baby bottles contain lead levels higher than those set by the federal government.
About 100 bottles sold in the United States are affected.
The bottles were designed for newborn to 6-month-old babies and sold exclusively on Amazon.
The bottles have white and gray stars on the outside along with the brand name, Nuk, printed in white.
You can visit Nuk’s website for more information.
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Extends Maturities to 2027 and 2028, Increases Term Loan Borrowing Capacity, and Results in a Fully Undrawn Revolving Credit Facility
IRVINE, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Sunstone") (NYSE: SHO), the owner of Long-Term Relevant Real Estate® in the lodging industry, announced today that it has entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Amended Credit Agreement") which expands the Company's unsecured borrowing capacity and extends the maturity of the in-place loans. The Amended Credit Agreement continues to provide for a $500 million revolving credit facility and increases the aggregate amount of the Company's two term loan facilities from $108 million to $350 million. The facilities will bear interest pursuant to a leverage-based pricing grid ranging from 1.35% to 2.25% over the applicable adjusted term SOFR. The $500 million revolving credit facility has two six-month extension options, which would result in an extended maturity of July 2027. The two term loan facilities each have a balance of $175 million and mature in July 2027 and January 2028. The Company utilized proceeds received from the incremental borrowing on the term loans to fully repay the $230 million that was outstanding on its revolving credit facility.
"We are pleased to announce this amendment to our credit agreement that further enhances our balance sheet flexibility, extends our maturities, and more prudently utilizes our debt capacity," commented Aaron Reyes, Chief Financial Officer. "We appreciate the support and partnership from our existing and new banking relationships, as their lending commitments to our expanded credit facilities demonstrate their confidence in our balance sheet and corporate strategy."
The Company's $850 million unsecured credit facilities are led jointly by Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., PNC Capital Markets LLC, U.S. Bank National Association, Truist Securities, Inc., and The Huntington National Bank. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association serves as the Administrative Agent. Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. serve as the Syndication Agents, PNC Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association, Truist Bank, and The Huntington National Bank are the Documentation Agents, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC serves as the Sustainability Agent.
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A rep for Dave Chappelle has released a statement regarding an audience member who attacked him Tuesday night while the comedian was performing at the Hollywood Bowl.
"As unfortunate and unsettling as the incident was, Chappelle went on with the show," Carla Sims, Chappelle's representative, said in a statement to CNN. "Jamie Foxx and Chris Rock helped calm the crowd with humor before Chappelle introduced the last and featured musical guests for the evening."
The man who tackled Chappelle had a knife and is in custody, Los Angeles police told CNN.
Video shows Chappelle being attacked onstage.
LAPD spokesperson Officer Lizeth Lomeli told CNN that Chappelle "had finished his act and as he was exiting the stage, a male who was part of the audience jumped on the stage and tackle(d) this celebrity to the ground."
The suspect, 23, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and taken to a hospital for medical treatment, Lomeli said. The victim "was not injured as a result of the crime," she said.
The weapon was a "knife blade," Lomeli said.
LAPD Officer Rosario Cervantes told CNN the suspect had a knife that was a replica handgun.
Sims said Chappelle is "fully cooperating" with the police investigation of the incident.
The motive of the apparent attack remains unclear.
It also wasn't clear whether Chappelle filed an official police report.
Chappelle was performing at "Netflix is a Joke: The Festival."
Jed Simon, an audience member who was at the show told CNN that Chappelle was finishing up his set and was about to introduce a musical act when a man climbed up to the stage and tackled the comedian.
Simon said he was sitting in the third row and was enjoying the show with his friends when he witnessed the incident.
"Some guy in front of us just climbed up on the stage. I was like 'what the f*** is happening? He came right from the audience." Simon told CNN. "Next thing I know he lunges at Dave and tackles him to the ground pretty aggressively. I was like what is going on?"
CNN correspondent Rachel Crane was also in the audience and described the bedlam after the attack.
According to Crane, the suspect was wearing a backpack. He was dragged stage right, where he was being subdued, when Chappelle said, "Don't do this on stage, take him off."
CNN has requested comment from representatives for Chappelle, Netflix and the festival. CNN has also reached out to the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Hollywood Bowl for more information.
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WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
The decline that the Commerce Department reported Thursday in the gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of the economy — followed a 1.6% annual drop from January through March. Consecutive quarters of falling GDP constitute one informal, though not definitive, indicator of a recession.
The report comes at a critical time. Consumers and businesses have been struggling under the weight of punishing inflation and higher borrowing costs.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a sizable three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its push to conquer the worst inflation outbreak in four decades. The Fed is aiming for a notoriously difficult “soft landing”: an economic slowdown that manages to rein in rocketing prices without triggering a recession.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell and many economists have said that while the economy is showing some weakening, they doubt it’s in recession. Many economists, though, point, in particular, to a still-robust labor market, with 11 million job openings and an uncommonly low 3.6% unemployment rate, to suggest that a recession, if one does occur, is still a ways off.
This comes as the latest NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll found that voters’ fears about inflation are rising, surpassing their concerns about unemployment. More than 62% of voters surveyed ranked inflation chief atop their concerns facing the country, rising above their worries about unemployment, COVID-19 and crime.
The strength of America’s job market, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at a news conference Wednesday, “makes you question the GDP data.”
Even so, recession risks are growing as the Fed’s policymakers pursue an aggressive course of rate hikes that, while they may ease in the months ahead, will likely extend into 2023. The Fed’s hikes have already led to a doubling of the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the past year, to 5.5%. Home sales, which are especially sensitive to interest rate changes, have tumbled.
This story is developing. Refresh for updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/us-economy-shrank-last-quarter/ | 2022-07-28T14:37:20Z |
1 killed after strong winds cause stage collapse at music festival in Spain
CULLERA, Spain (CNN) - One person died Saturday and dozens more were injured, three of them seriously, after a stage collapsed at a music festival near Valencia, Spain, according to local officials.
Disaster struck at the Medusa Festival in the town of Cullera near Valencia at 4:18 a.m. local time “due to a strong gust of wind,” they said.
The man killed in the stage collapse incident was 22 years old, the Spanish Civil Guard told CNN.
Early Saturday morning festival management announced that the festival had been suspended.
“Due to inclement weather occurring in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2022, and with the aim of guaranteeing the security of the concert-goers, workers and artists gathered at the Medusa Festival, the festival organization suspends its activity for the time being,” festival management said on Instagram.
“The festival site is cleared as a preventative measure with the aim of facilitating the work of the emergency and security services at the Medusa Festiva,” it added.
Videos posted on social media early Saturday showed strong winds and structures falling from the stage as large crowds of festival attendees were evacuated.
The Civil Guard said there were about 50,000 people at the festival site when the incident happened. The press office added that evacuation of the festival took about 40 minutes and the exit doors to the site were functioning properly.
The Spanish Civil Guard, Spain’s paramilitary police unit that is in charge of the investigation, also said there was more damage than just the partial collapse of the stage.
“Due to a strong gust of wind, the main entrance and the main stage of the Medusa Festival in Cullera fell to the ground,” the Civil Guard press office in Valencia told CNN.
The Valencia section of Spain’s national weather service (AEMET) said on Twitter that warm breezes were producing very strong gusts of wind and abrupt increases in temperature.
Around 3 a.m. local time, the temperature was a blistering 40.5 Celsius (104.9 degrees Fahrenheit) at the Alicante-Elche airport, just south of the concert site, on the Mediterranean coast -- with winds measuring 82 kilometers (around 50 miles) per hour.
Temperatures have been soaring across Europe with droughts declared in several parts of England and wildfires in France.
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Formal steps after instant shift from UK queen to king
(AP) - The British monarchy’s rules state that “a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies.”
That means Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Prince Charles, became king immediately upon her death.
However, it may be months or even longer before Charles’ formal coronation. In Elizabeth’s case, her coronation came on June 2, 1953 -- 16 months after her accession on Feb. 6, 1952, when her father, King George VI, died.
A look at the formalities that take place after Charles accedes to the throne:
— Within 24 hours of a monarch’s death, a new sovereign is proclaimed formally as soon as possible at St. James’s Palace in London by the “Accession Council.” This is made up of officials from the Privy Council, which includes senior Cabinet ministers, judges and leaders of the Church of England, who are summoned to the palace for the meeting.
— Parliament is then recalled for lawmakers to take their oaths of allegiance to the new monarch.
— The new monarch will swear an oath before the Privy Council in St. James’s Palace to maintain the Church of Scotland, according to the Act of Union of 1707.
— The proclamation of the new sovereign is then publicly read out at St. James’s Palace, as well as in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast – the capital cities of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.
— Charles must declare to Parliament on the first day of its session following the accession, or at the coronation, whichever is first, that he is a faithful Protestant. The oath is mandated by the Accession Declaration Act of 1910.
— He must also take a coronation oath as prescribed by the Coronation Oath Act of 1689, the Act of Settlement of 1701 and the Accession Declaration Act.
— He must be in communion with the Church of England, a flexible rule which allowed King George I and King George II to reign even though they were Lutherans.
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Software, a leading provider of visual collaboration software, today announced the ability for enterprise organizations to streamline their Lucid Slack app deployment by making both Lucidspark and Lucidchart for Slack available across the entire organization.
Slack is the collaboration hub that brings the right people, information, and tools together to get work done. These org-wide apps for Slack will enable customers to deploy Lucid products across their entire organization, regardless of the number of Slack workspaces. This makes it easy for users to quickly access Lucid Slack apps from wherever they're working, enabling more efficient collaboration and communication on Lucid documents right within Slack.
"Enterprise teams today are working across an ever-growing number of workstreams and applications, often hindering communication and innovation," said Dan Lawyer, chief product officer at Lucid. "Our goal at Lucid is to work where teams work, and this org-wide deployment for Lucid Slack apps brings visual collaboration right to teams' existing workflows and therefore streamlining collaboration so teams can build the future even faster."
The Lucidspark and Lucidchart Slack apps make it easy for users to quickly share Lucid docs, set permissions, create new documents using Slack shortcuts, and push updates back to Lucid products right from Slack. By making the Lucid apps available across an entire organization's Slack workspaces, users can leverage these features to innovate, collaborate and align more effectively.
The enhanced apps for Slack build on Lucid's integrations with enterprise tech industry leaders, including Google, Atlassian and Microsoft. These integrations with the Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite make it possible for teams to maximize the value of their tech stack while simultaneously improving engagement and creativity.
Get started today by adding the Lucidspark and Lucidchart Slack apps to your organization.
Lucid Software Inc. offers a leading Visual Collaboration Suite that helps teams see and build the future from idea to reality. With its products—Lucidchart, Lucidspark and Lucidscale—teams can align around a shared vision, clarify complexity, and collaborate visually, no matter where they're located. Top businesses use Lucid's products all around the world, including customers such as Google, GE and NBC Universal. Lucid's partners include industry leaders such as Google, Atlassian and Microsoft. Since the company's founding, it has received numerous awards for its products, business and workplace culture. For more information, visit lucid.co.
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The new Debt.com poll shows that most adults expect to pay more for an increasing number of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and blizzards.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The poll of more than 500 Americans shows nearly 9 in 10 "expect the United States will be hit with more natural disasters over the next five years."
Most (60 percent) blame climate change for more natural disasters, while a third blame "the planet's natural cycles" and 6 percent chalk it up to "bad luck." More than 80 percent say they will prepare for a natural disaster this year, while only 59 percent said the same last year.
"Inflation isn't just making it more expensive to prepare for a natural disaster, it might be convincing Americans to just forget the whole thing," says Debt.com chairman and CPA Howard Dvorkin. "Just like Americans who fall behind on their credit cards or student loans, at some point, you become so discouraged, you tell yourself, 'Why bother?' Well, whether you chalk it up to climate change or something else, more storms are coming. So you need to protect yourself – and it only costs a few dollars."
With inflation woes growing, 35 percent of respondents said they had to rely on credit cards to recover from a natural disaster in the past. With interest rates rising, Dvorkin says this could be a more prevalent issue in the near future.
When Debt.com conducted this poll last year, most Americans said they spend between $50 – $200 on disaster preparedness. In 2022, 68 percent of respondents expect to spend more because of inflation.
Supplies people will spend on this year:
- 33% bottled water
- 28% food
- 16% batteries
- 13% generator
- 10% gas
More than half expect to spend between $50 and $100. Nearly a quarter expect to spend between $100 and $200 and the remainder of respondents (34%) expect to spend between $200 and $500 to prepare.
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Study finds Kansas among most independent states in the nation
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - While Kansas was found to have one of the highest rates of gambling addiction, the state was also found to be one of the most independent states in the nation according to a recent study.
With Independence Day right around the corner, WalletHub.com says it released its report on 2022′s Most Independent States, and Kansas - along with most of its border states - ranked in the top half.
To see which states were the most self-sufficient, WalletHub said it compared all 50 states across data sets which include how dependent residents are on the government and other people for finances, their jobs and personal vices.
Kansas ranked 17th overall with a total score of 57.13, a Financial Dependency rank of 24, a Government Dependency rank of 1, a Job-Market Dependency rank of 11, an International-Trade Dependency rank of 35 and a Vice Dependency rank of 45.
Colorado was ranked the 2nd most independent state with a total score of 63.66, a Financial Dependency rank of 5 a Government Dependency rank of 5 a Job-Market Dependency rank of 38 an International-Trade Dependency rank of 6 and a Vice Dependency rank of 30.
Nebraska ranked 5th overall with a total score of 60.37, a Financial Dependency rank of 15, a Government Dependency rank of 7, a Job-Market Dependency rank of 2, an International-Trade Dependency rank of 26 and a Vice Dependency rank of 39.
Oklahoma was ranked 25th most independent with a total score of 53.89, a Financial Dependency rank of 45, a Government Dependency rank of 31, a Job-Market Dependency rank of 20, an International-Trade Dependency rank of 5 and a Vice Dependency rank of 36.
Lastly, Missouri ranked 33rd overall with a total score of 52.04, a Financial Dependency rank of 32, a Government Dependency rank of 29, a Job-Market Dependency rank of 23, an International-Trade Dependency rank of 16 and a Vice Dependency rank of 43.
The study also found that Kansas ranked as the third-least federally dependent state and had the third-lowest percentage of homes receiving public assistance and SNAP or food stamps. Meanwhile, Nebraska had the fifth-lowest percentage of homes receiving public assistance and tied for the lowest unemployment rate with Utah, New Hampshire, Vermont and Alabama.
The report noted that Colorado had the second-lowest percentage of jobs supported b exported goods while Oklahoma had the fourth. Colorado also had the second-lowest percentage of state GDP generated by exports to other countries while Oklahoma had the third. Nebraska had the fourth-lowest percentage of adult drug users while Colorado had the fifth-highest.
Meanwhile, Kansas tied for the third-highest percentage of adults with gambling disorders as Oklahoma was found to have the second-lowest percentage of adult binge drinkers while Nebraska tied with North Dakota and Montana for the third-highest percentage of binge drinkers.
The study found the most independent states include:
- Utah
- Colorado
- Massachusetts
- Virginia
- Nebraska
The study found the most dependent states include:
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Alaska
- South Carolina
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CLIFTON, N.J., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassLink announced this week that their 2nd annual virtual ClassLink Learning Analytics Summit (CLAS) will be held on October 6 and 7, 2022, from 1:00 PM ET–4:00 PM ET each day.
CLAS helps school leaders learn to translate data into easy-to-understand narratives that drive action around equity, instruction, and professional development. Through practical and interactive sessions with analytics experts, education leaders, and ClassLink senior leadership—attendees will learn to become data storytellers.
Over two days, attendees can expect:
- Strategies to strengthen your analytics skill set
- Examples of how education leaders use data effectively
- Ideas for creating a data-driven school culture
- Solutions to your school system's data struggles
At CLAS, you will learn to use analytics to help your team make more informed decisions around equity, instruction, professional development, budgeting, and more.
There is no cost to attend CLAS.
Register today: https://www.classlink.com/clas
ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 17 million students and staff in over 2,200 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
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Funding to advance Annexus Health's mission to improve access to care and combat patient financial toxicity amid ever-rising healthcare costs
SEWICKLEY, Pa., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus Health, Inc., a leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey, today announced its Series B financing of $33 million, which was led by leading digital health growth equity firm Transformation Capital.
"As drug prices and other healthcare costs skyrocket, patients often face a heartbreaking double crisis of financial hardship on top of illness," said Annexus Health Co-Founder and President Brad Frazier. "At Annexus Health, we're reimagining the healthcare ecosystem with a goal of ensuring that patients can access the right care at the right time, without compromising their financial well-being. This funding will help accelerate access for those who need it most."
Annexus Health's provider solutions reduce the administrative burden on physicians and health systems by streamlining the management of access services, including financial assistance, benefit eligibility, patient cost estimates, free drug, reimbursement services, and more. The company also offers life science companies and charitable foundations the opportunity to digitally integrate their patient support programs directly within the provider workflow. The result is a better healthcare experience for patients, more connectivity in patient support programs for life science companies, and increased revenue capture for provider groups.
"Ultimately, we do what we do for the patients," said Joe Baffone, the company's Co-Founder and CEO. "With the closing of our Series B financing, we now have the resources to continue our journey to dramatically advance how the patient access care journey is managed. We're excited to partner with Transformation Capital, whose digital health focus will help us amplify the Annexus Health growth plan."
Annexus Health's provider solutions, AssistPoint® and Adparo®, help provider organizations navigate the patient access journey, while reducing administrative burden for providers. Recently, the company has grown its provider network to nearly 20% of the community oncology market, which includes New York Cancer and Blood Specialists and a recently announced partnership with American Oncology Network, LLC (AON). Annexus Health helps these groups make financial assistance programs available to more patients and has surpassed $2 billion in financial assistance awards processed. Building on the compelling value proposition its solutions offer to oncologists and their patients, Annexus Health is rapidly expanding into other disease states, including ophthalmology, urology, and rheumatoid arthritis, which will service many additional physicians.
"The patient access solutions Annexus Health has created are absolutely transformative to administrative productivity, organizational revenue capture, and—most importantly—access to care," said Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, MD, FACP, Chief Executive Officer of New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, who sits on the Annexus Health board of directors. "I have seen this impact at my own organization since we first adopted AssistPoint® in 2019, and most recently after having brought in the services from Adparo® this year, and I'm seeing it on a broad scale as more and more provider organizations turn to Annexus Health to help overcome challenges to patient access."
Annexus Health's AP Connect™ solution offers life science companies and charitable organizations the ability to digitally integrate their patient support programs directly within the provider workflow. Annexus Health has a wide range of life science partnerships to date, including Amgen and BeiGene.
"The Annexus Health platform represents a significant leap forward in automating patient access to care that creates a win-win-win for all stakeholders—most importantly the patient, as well as provider groups and life sciences," said Scott Rosen, Partner at Transformation Capital. "Brad, Joe, and team have built a patient access and affordability workflow solution that enables enrollment in otherwise fragmented and cumbersome financial assistance programs. We're excited to partner with the Annexus Health team to help scale patient affordability and ease financial burden for patients across the country."
Annexus Health is the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey by delivering innovative solutions, including tech-enabled services, that reduce financial and administrative burdens to improve access, speed, and adherence to critical care. Learn more at annexushealth.com.
Transformation Capital is a digital health growth equity firm dedicated to supporting commercial stage companies focused on improving people's health and the sustainability of the healthcare system. The firm was founded on the premise that investing in healthcare requires both a sophisticated understanding of the healthcare system, including the prevailing market forces and resulting opportunities, as well as deep connections with decision makers across key providers, payers, and digital health innovators. Transformation Capital has invested in digital health companies across the ecosystem, including Health Catalyst, Datavant, Capital Rx, Vera Whole Health, SWORD Health, CareRev, and Memora.
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Tim Koenig
Annexus Health
VP of Marketing
tim@annexushealth.com
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MILAN (AP) — Migrants picked up at sea by a mercantile ship and brought to Italy by the coast guard have reported that six people died of thirst during the voyage, the U.N. refugee agency said Monday.
The Italian Coast Guard said it transported 26 migrants to the Sicilian port of Pozzallo who were among 28 people, mostly Syrians and Afghans, rescued in recent days from a small boat in distress off the coast of Libya by a mercantile ship flying the Liberian flag. A child with dehydration and his mother were transported to the Maltese capital of Valletta by helicopter from ship.
The migrants arriving in Italy told officials from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees that six people, including a small child and a 12-year-old, had died of dehydration while on board the ship and that their bodies had been left at sea. The victims appeared to have all been Syrians.
So far this year, more than 1,200 people have died or are missing at sea in the perilous central Mediterranean crossing from North Africa to Europe. The U.N. refugee agency said the route the small boat had taken and how many days it had been at sea was not clear.
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Lease agreements finalized for new museum coming to Austin, Texas, under ownership of Dallas Museum of Illusions' successful franchisee Beyond Entertainment Group
ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Museum of Illusions®, a global leader in "edutainment" and the world's biggest privately-held chain of museums, announced today official plans to open a new location at The Domain in Austin, Texas, in early 2023.
With a lease now signed for the 6,265-square-foot, corner-unit space at 11010 Domain Drive #100, Austin, TX 78758, Museum of Illusions is designing its Austin museum for guests of all ages to enjoy optical illusions, 3D holograms and mind-bending exhibits as well as interactive and immersive illusion rooms.
With nearly 40 museums open across 25 countries and featuring destinations in major cities including Paris, New York, Dubai, Dallas and more, Museum of Illusions is renowned for its unique and creative exhibits that simultaneously entertain and educate visitors on the complexities of the human mind. Austin's Museum of Illusions is sure to serve as a truly unique addition to the wide range of attractions available for both residents and tourists alike to enjoy in Texas' capital city.
Bringing Museum of Illusions to Austin is Subhi Gharbieh, the managing partner of Beyond Entertainment Group who introduced the concept to the state of Texas in 2019 when they opened the Dallas Museum of Illusions, which remains wildly successful to this day.
"Witnessing firsthand how much people really enjoy the experience they have when attending the Dallas Museum of Illusions as well as how robust the business model is, we made the decision to expand and provide the experience in new markets," said Gharbieh. "The museum takes guests on an unconventional, interactive and immersive journey that many have never seen before, and we're excited that the great city of Austin – known for welcoming and embracing novel concepts – will soon be home to that experience."
Gharbieh is the managing partner of Beyond Entertainment. He and his partners have diverse backgrounds with experience in real estate, management consulting, finance, private equity and engineering. Beyond the existing museum in Dallas and the confirmed upcoming museum in Austin, Gharbieh and his business partners intend to continue driving the global brand's expansion across Texas with sights already set on Houston for their third location.
Most recently opening its 37th museum to-date, Museum of Illusions is continuing toward a goal of opening 100 total locations around the world by the close of 2026. In addition to this new museum in Austin, the brand has more U.S. locations slated to open in the near future in major cities including Washington, DC; Scottsdale, Arizona; Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas and more.
For more information about the Museum of Illusions and its franchise opportunities, visit www.museumofillusions.com or email at info@museumofillusions.com.
RP Illusions Corp. is a U.S.-based corporation that develops and franchises museums across the world. The company's primary goal is to provide memorable and exciting educational opportunities while evolving its approach to creativity, art, and entertainment. The Museum of Illusions is a global leader in "edutainment", with 37 locations in 25 countries worldwide. The company plans to continue expanding by providing unique educational, visual, and entertaining experiences with high-quality service. For more information about the Museum of Illusions visit www.museumofillusions.com or email at info@museumofillusions.com.
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15yo student allegedly attacked, four high students charged
By Joyce Lupiani
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ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — The Loganville Police Department has confirmed that four teenagers have been charged after allegedly forcing a 15-year-old male 9th grader into a bathroom closet for a prolonged period of time while being sprayed or doused with liquid cleaning products.
Police say they are investigating two incidents. The first one happened on March 23 and the second occurred March 31.
Additionally, the students are accused of subjecting the victim to harassing comments of a homophobic nature.
The four students are facing the following charges:
Suspect #1 (17-year-old): One count of false imprisonment (felony);
Suspect #2 (16-year-old): Two counts of false imprisonment (felony); one simple count of battery (misdemeanor); and one count of reckless conduct (misdemeanor);
Suspect #3 (14-year-old): One count of false imprisonment and one count of reckless conduct — party to a crime (both misdemeanors);
Suspect #4 (14-year-old); Two counts of false imprisonment — party to a crime and one count of reckless conduct — party to a crime (both misdemeanors).
The 17-year-old, which has been identified as Kelsey Juliana Hayes, is being charged as an adult. Because of that, her mug shot has been released. The other teenagers are not being identified at this time.
Loganville High School also released the following statement:
School leaders at Loganville High School were made aware of a student incident that occurred before Spring Break at an after-school extracurricular activity. Student safety is a top priority and school officials are investigating the incident and working with law enforcement officials to ensure the district’s code of conduct and legal charges are appropriately enforced.
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HOUSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectGen announced today that the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) approving two interconnection requests associated with ConnectGen's Rail Tie Wind Project, a proposed 504 MW wind energy generation project located in Albany County, Wyoming. The ROD follows the November 2021 release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and documents the completion of the federal authorization to interconnect the project to the WAPA transmission grid, which was concluded after an extensive environmental review per the National Environmental Policy Act.
"The Record of Decision is a major milestone for the Rail Tie Wind Project. It marks the completion of WAPA's multi-year environmental and technical review, including a detailed analysis of the physical, biological, cultural, and socioeconomic effects of the project," Caton Fenz, Chief Executive Officer of ConnectGen, said. "We are pleased that WAPA recognized our considerable efforts to minimize these effects, and we thank the WAPA staff for their efforts and thoughtful review over the past two and a half years."
"Connecting more renewable energy projects to the grid is a critical step in modernizing America's energy infrastructure and meeting our nation's growing energy needs," said WAPA Administrator and CEO Tracey LeBeau. "Our technical analyses found available capacity on WAPA's system and the comprehensive analysis in the EIS provided environmental impact information, both of which informed the interconnection Record of Decision."
WAPA's ROD issuance adds to the roster of major federal, state, and local approvals obtained by the Rail Tie Wind Project. The project previously received a Wind Energy Conversion System permit from the Albany County Board of County Commissioners as well as Section 109 permit approval from the State of Wyoming Industrial Siting Council.
The Rail Tie Wind Project will represent a capital investment of more than $500 million in Albany County and the State of Wyoming, and will generate approximately $130 million in state and local tax revenues during construction and over the life of the project. Twenty percent of the project is sited on state land, and annual wind lease payments to the Office of State Lands and Investments will fund Wyoming's public schools and institutions. The project will support at least 20 permanent operations jobs as well as hundreds of jobs during construction and will generate millions of dollars of new local economic activity through the procurement of goods and services in the area.
ConnectGen is a multi-technology renewable energy platform dedicated to best-in-class greenfield development, origination, execution and operations. ConnectGen has 139 MW in operations and a portfolio of over 20,000 MW of wind, solar and energy storage projects in development across the United States. For more information, please visit www.connectgenllc.com. ConnectGen is a subsidiary of 547 Energy, Quantum Energy Partners' clean energy platform company.
547 Energy aims to maximize value for its investors by partnering with leading entrepreneurs who are driving growth in the clean energy economy. To date, 547 Energy has invested in ConnectGen LLC, BlueFloat Energy LLC, Aer Soleir LLC, NetOn LLC and certain affiliates of ENORA S.A. 547 Energy was founded and is led by industry veteran Gabriel Alonso and is backed by Quantum Energy Partners, a leading provider of capital to the global energy industry. For more information on 547 Energy, please visit www.547energy.com, email info@547energy.com, or contact Travis Salinas at tsalinas@547energy.com.
Founded in 1998, Quantum Energy Partners is a leading global provider of private equity, credit, structured capital and venture capital to the responsibly sourced energy and energy transition & decarbonization sectors (what we call the "Sustainable Energy Ecosystem"), having managed together with its affiliates more than $18 billion in capital commitments since inception. For more information on Quantum, please visit www.quantumep.com or contact Michael Dalton at +1-713-452-2110.
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CAIRO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15,2022, in the presence of Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Egypt's Minister of the Environment, Dr. Yasmine Fouad, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), committing to cooperation between the Egyptian government and sustainable innovation company, Okeanos Egypt. Okeanos Egypt is a joint venture between Okeanos Group, a US based sustainable technology company, and Income International, leading Egyptian petroleum and industrial services company. The memorandum outlines the government's support for reducing plastic content and carbon emissions in packaging and single-use items by more than half, using calcium carbonate.
As the host nation of the forthcoming Conference of the Parties (COP27) in November in Sharm el-Sheikh, the Egyptian government will serve as a voice for all African nations. As such, Egypt intends to lead by example, introducing proactive environmental initiatives and fostering innovative technical solutions like Made From Stone, to tackle the world's climate challenges. "The project in Egypt represents an opportunity for the country to lead the way in adopting real sustainable solutions to plastic pollution," explained Dr. Yasmine Fouad.
Okeanos' patented Made From Stone technology makes it possible to immediately replace the majority of traditional resin with calcium carbonate, a naturally abundant and renewable mineral. Through biomimicry, the technology aims to emulate the eggshell, nature's perfect package, comprised of 97% calcium carbonate bound together by proteins. This upstream solution reduces an item's virgin plastic content and carbon emissions and can be made to be recyclable or biodegradable. Okeanos continues to work toward further reductions in overall plastic content through the ongoing development of natural binders and degradants.
Okeanos Egypt plans to invest in a plant to make its patented product for local manufacturers tapping into a vast deposit of previously underutilized calcium carbonate, replacing nearly $3 billion in feedstock imports. Here, locally sourced Egyptian calcium carbonate will be processed with Egyptian labor to produce technical compounds that can be utilized by leading Egyptian brands. Made From Stone compounds are designed to be run on existing plastics manufacturing equipment without any further capital investment.
"Our new joint venture, Okeanos Egypt, is the perfect match in the portfolio of the two companies, Okeanos of America and Income of Egypt," explained Amr Sheta, Executive Partner of Income International. "Introducing the innovative Made From Stone technology to the Middle East will significantly reduce the use of plastic and carbon dioxide emissions. The project will create many promising job opportunities in the Egyptian market, through an ambitious investment plan over the next three years, worth 50 million US dollars, reducing imports of plastic materials, and impacting hard currency, further enhancing Egypt's transformation towards a sustainable green economy." Okeanos Egypt will be the main manufacturing hub for Africa and the Middle East.
After the signing, Dr. Fouad stressed the importance of collaboration between the public and private sector, and the great potential for the project to make a positive impact. This message was also echoed earlier in the day by Ambassador David Thorn, Senior Advisor to the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate during his introductory speech to the visiting Green-Tech Delegation currently being hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce and AMCHAM Egypt.
"The Okeanos Egypt project is proof that the Made From Stone solution is scalable, affordable, and immediate, establishing the project as a beacon of public/private cooperation in the region and an example that can be reproduced today, and not in years or decades, by governments and leading brands around the world," explains Florencio Cuétara, Okeanos CEO.
Applications for the technology are limitless; governments and multi-national brands are currently applying Made From Stone solutions to improve film, thermoformed, blown molded, and injection molded products including single-use products, cosmetic packaging, and food packaging. Future applications for agricultural films and construction materials are currently being developed. Products using Made From Stone technology will also help to educate consumers about their environmental impact through a scannable QR code that tracks the product's journey from ground to grocery alongside the Made From Stone peel logo, rendered in the market's local language.
With the support of the Egyptian government, Okeanos plans to highlight Made From Stone's capabilities and variety of applications with a significant presence at COP27, and through a series of events and panels with non-governmental organizations aimed at amplifying the voices of organizations dealing directly with climate change, specifically the harmful effects of unregulated virgin plastic production and pollution around the world.
For more information on Okeanos or Made From Stone, please visit www.madefromstone.com
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Strategic Communications Director, Okeanos
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New Business Contributes $5.5M in Revenue
TORONTO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SQI Diagnostics Inc. (TSXV: SQD) (OTCQB: SQIDF), a leader in the science of lung health that develops and manufactures respiratory health and precision medicine tests today reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.
"We're extremely pleased with our revenue growth this quarter, which we see as a validation of our decision to grow our business through acquisition and new product lines," said Andrew Morris, President and CEO of SQI Diagnostics. "As we move forward, we hope to see continued growth fuelled by our core lung health products like our the RALI-Dx™ IL-6 Severity Triage Test, Exact COVID19 Antibody test and our TOR-Dx Lung products."
- Sales were significantly greater than any quarter in SQI's history, coming in at $5.6M in Q2 2022, compared to $0.3M in Q2 2021. The increase in sales is due to the COVID-19 human testing business acquired during the quarter.
- Gross profit was $3.0M in Q2 2022, compared to $0.3M in Q2 2021 driven by the highly profitable COVID-19 human testing business.
- SG&A expense was $2.5M in Q2 2022, compared to $1.6M in Q2 2021. The increase in SG&A expense is mainly due to one-time costs related to the acquisition including financing, legal and transition support.
- The R&D expense category, which includes Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering was $2.8M in Q2 2022, compared to $2.1M in Q2 2021. Higher costs are attributed to increased headcount as the Company gears up for commercialization. In addition, due to the increase in sales, the Company is no longer eligible to claim the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the absence of which has eliminated the offset to costs in the current quarter, increasing the year-over-year change.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $1.5M as of March 31, 2022
- Net working capital was $(5.5M) as of March 31, 2022, compared to $0.7M on September 30, 2021; the working capital deficit is due to the $7.5M short term credit facility used to acquire the COVID-19 PCR business
- The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) gave approval for the EXACT COVID-19 Antibody test to SQI's diagnostics partner KSL Diagnostics Inc. Access to the EXACT COVID-19 Antibody Test will now be available to physicians and their patients in the United States. The Company further reports that its previously announced marketing agreement with Azova Inc for it's direct to consumer COVID-19 antibody test has been terminated. The Company is actively pursuing a number of potential customers for this product approved by NYSDOH under CLIA.
- To finance the acquisition of certain assets of Precision Biomonitoring Inc. , the company entered into a credit agreement with Pivot Financial, an arm's length third party and certain insiders of the company, for a short-term senior secured demand credit facility in the aggregate amount of $7,500,000 bearing interest at 15% per annum for a period of 2 months. Following the quarter, this credit facility was extended for another 2 months and is due on June 11, 2022.
- The Company is currently working with UHN to assess the applicability of the RALI-Dx™ IL-6 Severity Triage Test; initial feedback from ICU staff has been very positive and supports the utility of a 15-minute point of care test in the ICU
SQI Diagnostics is a leader in the science of lung health. The Company develops and manufactures respiratory health and precision medicine tests that run on SQI's fully automated systems. The Company's tests simplify and improve COVID19 antibody monitoring, Rapid Acute Lung Injury testing, donor organ transplant informatics, and immunological protein and antibody testing. SQI Diagnostics is driven to create and market life-saving testing technologies that help more people in more places live longer, healthier lives. For more information, please visit www.sqidiagnostics.com.
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rick English, a longtime resident of Franklin, Tennessee, has partnered with Mike Outlaw of South Florida based TriOut Advisory Group to acquire a 4-acre parcel located at 203 Downs Blvd which currently holds a 23,700 SF True Value showroom and warehouse.
Rick English, owner of Rick English & Associates, Inc. a development and real estate firm based in Tennessee, along with partner Mike Outlaw of TriOut Advisory Group have acquired 203 Downs Blvd. - a parcel sitting on the intersection of Downs Blvd. and Columbia Ave. Sitting in the heart of Franklin, the parcel serves as Store Building land and currently houses a 23,000 SF True Value. A Franklin resident since 1997, Rick English has invested in properties in Tennessee, developing and owning various real estate from commercial to residential over a career of 20 years. They acquired the property with no intention of replacing the current tenant, as they have strong ties to the community and appreciates its rich history and tradition.
The True Value occupying the lot is a staple of the neighborhood, and with the influx of non-native residents moving into Franklin, TriOut and Rick English are set on preserving the landmark store. This Harpeth True Value Hardware is locally owned and has been for years, stating "we're here to serve our community… whether you're a pro or taking on a DIY home improvement project for the first time, we're right here in your neighborhood." This piece of the Franklin community is here to stay, the real estate is simply under new, locally advised ownership.
TriOut takes great pride in immersing itself within the Franklin community, as this acquisition will make for the sixth property owned in Tennessee and the fourth property in the Franklin/Nashville area- along with Westhaven Towncenter, 300 Shingle Way and South Plaza. With boots-on-the-ground property managers and close relationships to vendors and tenants, it has successfully brought sprawling businesses and enhanced the properties in these areas.
TriOut and Rick English are ecstatic to own this property and allow the landmark True Value to better serve the community of Franklin! TriOut Principal Mike Outlaw stated, "We are excited that we get to further the opportunity to entrench ourselves in the wonderful community of Franklin." The new ownership group has closed on the property in late May of 2022.
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Experienced healthcare consultant and Occupational Therapist to oversee school-based expansion
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Therapia Staffing hires Suzanne Masino, an Occupational Therapist by education, with a profoundly diverse 25-year career in healthcare as a practicing therapist, celebrated recruitment leader, and technology-focused business owner.
Masino's immense experience will drive Therapia's School-Based Therapy Team toward growth and expanded opportunities. Masino has a vast background in innovative healthcare staffing solutions. She founded her healthcare consulting company, Staffing Innovations Inc., in 2015, where she implemented creative growth and operations strategies for school-based therapy staffing companies across the country. Additionally, Masino co-founded Matchwell, a cloud-based technology platform and marketplace that directly connects facilities and clinicians.
"Masino joins Therapia Staffing with profound industry experience that will enhance the scope of our service," said Dennis Ducham, GIFTED Healthcare CEO. "Her success in school-based healthcare staffing and front-line experience as an Occupational Therapist brings insight and a client-centric perspective to this fast-growing service line."
"I am excited to join Therapia Staffing during a time of intense growth and expansion," said Masino. "I plan to help drive this growth with my clinical background and experience in staffing innovation. Most importantly, I look forward to making an impact on the delivery of care in our school systems."
Headquartered in New Orleans since 2006, GIFTED Healthcare is a nurse-founded company that provides creative workforce solutions for healthcare and school-based partners nationwide, impacting care and producing successful patient outcomes. Outstanding career opportunities for clinicians include Travel, Local, Per Diem, LTAC, and Government contracts. Therapia Staffing, a GIFTED Healthcare company, provides clinicians with flexible work options in School-Based Nursing, Therapy, and Special Education.
GIFTED offers exceptional service and support for healthcare and school-based partners so that clinicians can succeed while providing excellent care. In 2021, GIFTED was named a "Best Place to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare.
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Initial data results, detailed in a preprint manuscript, currently under peer review, to be shared by Hopelab at the 2022 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Convention, May 27, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hopelab today will reveal promising study results about the efficacy of imi, a free, research-backed, mental health web app developed by the innovation lab, in partnership with CenterLink, It Gets Better Project, and hundreds of LGBTQ+ youth. Initial results from a randomized controlled trial, conducted by researchers at Hopelab and University of Pennsylvania's Program on Sexuality, Technology, and Action Research (PSTAR), show that imi boosts positive coping skills and mindsets that are important for supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. The initial results will be shared by Hopelab Research Lead, Emma Bruehlman-Senecal, Ph.D., in a flash talk on May 27, 2022 at the Annual Association for Psychological Science (APS) Convention.
imi, (pronounced eye-me) helps LGBTQ+ youth explore and affirm their identity and learn practical approaches to cope with sexual and gender minority stress in ways that are supportive, relevant, inclusive, and joyful. The web app provides affirming resources, activities, and stories of lived experiences from LGBTQ+ youth on important topics like stress, LGBTQ+ identity, internalized stigma, and gender identity and expression.
Data from the randomized controlled trial (RCT) indicates that imi is effective in supporting the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. A diverse group of LGBTQ+ youth randomly assigned to receive imi reported significantly greater improvements in coping skills, and significantly greater confidence in their coping abilities than youth randomly assigned to receive a web-based list of freely available, vetted resources for LGBTQ+ youth. These results suggest that imi may play an important role in helping LGBTQ+ teens cope with sexual and gender minority stress.
"Investing in interventions that improve the resilience of sexual and gender minority youth is critical to their survival," said Dr. José Bauermeister, lead researcher on the RCT. "Due to the stress arising from stigma and discrimination, LGBTQ+ youth are more than twice as likely to report feeling sad and hopeless, and more than three times as likely to have contemplated suicide than their straight and cisgendered peers. And these problems are further compounded for youth who face multiple sources of discrimination due to their race, ethnicity, or gender including bias, discrimination, and increased hate speech. We need to help LGBTQ+ young people – especially BIPOC youth – affirm their identities and manage stress using research-backed tools that they can freely access online, where they're already seeking support."
While imi is not a crisis tool, nor is it designed to help teens cope with suicidal thoughts, early data suggests that the interventions delivered through imi can boost positive coping skills and mindsets, which are critical supports for LGBTQ+ mental health over the long run.
imi is available for free, starting June 1, 2022 at imi.guide.
To learn more about the new data, detailed in a preprint manuscript (currently under peer review), published in May, please contact hi@hopelab.org with "imi RCT" in the subject line.
Join Dr. Bruehlman-Senecal at the APS symposium to learn more:
Symposium Title: Identity Affirming Content and Coping Skills Delivered Via a web app Supports Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents' Ability to Cope with Sexual and Gender Minority Stress
Authors: Emma Bruehlman-Senecal and Jana Haritatos, Hopelab Foundation; Seul Ki Choi, Jesse Golinkoff, Jesse Golinkoff, and José Bauermeister, University of Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, May 27, 2022: 1-2 PM, CT
Hopelab is a social innovation lab and impact investor advancing entrepreneurs, research, digital health, and solutions that support and empower young people, especially those from historically underserved communities. The organization works to remove systemic barriers to youth mental health and emotional well-being through targeted social impact investments, hands-on design and research support for digital innovation, and translational science partnerships. Learn more at hopelab.org.
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Company Increases Share Repurchase Program by $200 Million
OAKS, Pa., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC) on June 1, 2022 declared a regular semi-annual dividend of $0.40 (forty cents) per share. The cash dividend will be payable to shareholders of record on June 13, 2022, with a payment date of June 22, 2022.
The Board of Directors of SEI Investments Company also approved an increase in its stock repurchase program by an additional $200 million, increasing the available authorization under the program to approximately $264 million.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of March 31, 2022, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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BELTON — The 2022 Central Texas State Fair at the Bell County Expo Center wound up four days of activities at midnight Sunday.
“The fair has been great,” said Tim Stephens, executive director of the expo.
The concerts on the outdoor stage every night were part of the draw, he said. Added into the mix was the demolition derby Friday night and professional bull riding on Saturday and Sunday.
“The weather’s been really nice,” he said. “That’s helped the crowds, too, and made the fairgrounds very enjoyable.”
On Sunday afternoon, the sun was brighter than the day before, but there were still a lot of people touring the outdoor midway. There were carnival rides and foodstuffs galore, and scores of thrilled children.
One of the new additions at this year’s fair was Myallindianshop, operated by Madhavi Gali of Seguin. She had colorful quilts, table runners and pillowcases, all hand-made and all Indian-themed.
She also had jewelry and kaftan dresses.
“Some of them I make,” she said, such as the pillowcases and kantha quilts. Some of the other items she gets from India.
Her best sellers are parasols, quilts and jewelry, she said.
“Anybody might buy,” she said. “Most of my customers are non-Indian.”
Her wares are something different, she said.
“Each piece of my quilts and table runners is unique,” she said.
The livestock exposition building was filled with people taking in the petting zoo and a livestock show. And there were a lot of vendor booths to visit. One of these was C&E Favors, operated by Connie Martin, a full-time social worker, and Elsira Preston, a. U.S. Army master sergeant.
Preston said they started C&E Favors in May 2020.
“We’re an event preparation team,” she said. “We do parties”
They make custom chocolates, party favors and decorations, Preston said.
“We do set-up and take-down for parties,” she said. That includes birthday parties, office parties, and military welcomes and farewells.
“We do party-in-a-box,” Preston said. “So if they’re not doing it here, we can ship it to them.”
“We call ourselves a one-stop shop, because we do it all for you,” Martin said.
This was their first time at the Central Texas State Fair, and Preston said it went well for them. Next weekend they’ll be at a festival in Harker Heights.
The booth next door, titled Amazing Grace Mission, was operated by Rodney and Kathy Houle of Abilene.
“We live in a fifth wheel and travel all over Texas,” he said. “We set up our booth at fairs, festivals and flea markets.
“We show three things God wants you to know and then we ask two questions,” he said. “Are you 50%, 75% or 100% sure that if you died today you would go to heaven?”
Then they read I Corinthians 15:1-4 and talk about the gospel, he said.
Their list of three things God wants people to know, he said, are that God cannot lie, as indicated in Titus 1:2; God cannot change, Malachi 3:6; and God cannot let anyone into heaven unless they are born again, John 3:3.
“We had eight salvations at this fair,” he said. “And we had seven people make reassurances to Christ. I estimate we’ll give out 1,000 pieces of gospel literature for this fair.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_b445f9d2-2cc8-11ed-991a-3f57fd8791b2.html | 2022-09-05T05:47:31Z |
Which jute rug is best?
There’s no better way to tie a room together than with an all-natural jute rug. Jute is an inexpensive and high-quality fiber that can complement rustic, traditional and modern home decor. Whether kept in its natural earthy hue or dyed with vibrant patterns, a jute rug can tie a home together with its practicality and flattering style.
RV Home Decor’s 100% Natural Jute Rug is made entirely of jute fiber. This rug is reversible and can be placed by itself or layered to your aesthetic preference. It comes in multiple dimensions or can be custom ordered to fit any room perfectly.
What to know before you buy a jute rug
What is jute?
Jute is an inexpensive fiber that is both sturdy and biodegradable. The jute plant these rugs are made from only takes 4-6 months to grow and requires little effort to care for. The plant and its efficient production make a jute rug an inexpensive and eco-friendly option.
Texture
Jute rugs are not made for comfort, and the fibers are scratchy unless mixed with soft materials such as wool, cotton or chenille. These eco-friendly rugs are soft enough to be walked on barefoot but are rough compared to other natural and synthetic carpets. The natural texture repels water, making these rugs great as doormats for entryways.
Style
Naturally, jute fibers are a neutral brown shade, making them fit for any household theme. Some are bleached to be a lighter color but most are a sandy beige. These rugs are stylish on their own but can also be placed as the base in a pile of rugs.
Cons
Although easy to clean due to their neutral color and flatweave nature, these rugs have qualities you should be aware of. This fiber is notoriously slippery, and it will not be stationary if placed on a hard surface. You can fix this by pinning it under furniture or purchasing non-slip backing (a rug pad or tape should suffice).
100% jute rugs are prone to shedding tiny fibers that appear dust-like. The “jute dust” often collects underneath the fabric and is easy to clean up with routine vacuuming.
What to look for in a quality jute rug
Non-slip backing
Being naturally slippery, most jute rugs are made with a non-slip backing or have an additional rug pad available. Make sure you don’t purchase a non-slip rug pad that’s the same size as your rug, even if the seller recommends it. Your pad should be 1 inch smaller than your rug on all sides so it doesn’t peek out the sides and potentially trip someone.
A quality rug pad not only keeps your carpet in place, but it reduces wear and tear on the rug that causes shedding. It makes vacuuming much easier and keeps your rug from scratching wooden floors.
Weave
If you want a rug that’s easily maintained, you want a tight-weave style of jute. Looser weaves can be pulled apart by vacuums and are more prone to fraying and shedding, impeding the quality as the jute rug ages.
Never use a vacuum with a beater bar or the rotating brush unless your rug specifies otherwise. Cheap vacuums don’t have beater bars and more advanced vacuums may have a removable one or a button to disable it while in use.
Avoiding false markups
It’s important to remember that jute is a cheap material that’s quickly grown and easily produced. A pricey 100% jute rug is not necessarily better quality — it’s likely being marked up for the brand name.
How much you can expect to spend on jute rug
Standard-size jute rugs cost $50-$350, on average. If other materials such as wool, cotton and chenille are mixed in, the rug price may increase significantly.
Jute rug FAQ
Are jute rugs high-maintenance?
A. Jute rugs are low-maintenance and can be cleaned by a quick vacuum (without the beater brush) or shaking them out. You should wash them with warm water and detergent occasionally, as you would with any other rug.
Can jute rugs get wet?
A. Jute rugs are naturally water-resistant, meaning they repel water. The water-resistant fibers also push away dirt and dust, preventing buildup in your home.
How do you get bad smells out of a jute rug?
A. If an unpleasant smell is wafting from your ute rug, you can use baking soda to neutralize it. Sprinkle a thin layer over the rug and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before vacuuming. If the smell persists, sprinkle another layer and let it sit overnight.
What’s the best jute rug to buy?
Top jute rug
RV Home Decor 100% Natural Jute Rug
What you need to know: This is a rectangular handmade rug in a natural shade of beige.
What you’ll love: It’s handwoven and eco-friendly, constructed from 100% natural jute fiber. It’s reversible and can be used in high-traffic indoor and outdoor areas.
What you should consider: There are creases in the material from shipping, but they’ll flatten over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
Top jute rug for the money
nuLOOM Eleonora Farmhouse Bordered Jute Area Rug
What you need to know: This nuLoom jute rug offers a modern style with a bordered design.
What you’ll love: This rug comes in either a rectangle, circle or square shape with a 0.3-inch pile height. The rug can be used outdoors or inside your living room, bedroom or dining room.
What you should consider: You’ll need to purchase a rug pad.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot and Kohl’s
Worth checking out
Dhurrie World Natural Jute Scalloped Rug
What you need to know: This is a handmade jute rug with scalloped edges.
What you’ll love: This rug can be added to your living room, bedroom or hallway and can withstand heavy foot traffic. It’s 100% natural jute, making the product eco-friendly and sustainable.
What you should consider: The rug arrives creased from shipping, but this will go away.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
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- Parker is One of the First African Americans to Be Named CEO of a Major OEM Regional Market
- Hyundai Achieved Significant Sales and Market Share Gains Under Parker's Tenure as Senior Vice President of National Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor North America has promoted Randy Parker to be chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America effective August 1. In this role, Parker assumes responsibility for Hyundai's commercial automotive operations in the United States. He will report to José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America.
"Randy is the perfect person to continue Hyundai's recent successes in sales, market share, and growth in the U.S.," said Muñoz. "I have no doubt that he will continue to strengthen the full Hyundai team and our dealer network."
"Hyundai has an incredible team assembled by José and our Korean leadership," Parker said. "I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to lead this organization and continuing the success of the past few years."
Parker is one of the first African Americans to be named CEO of a major OEM regional market, and he will lead the most diverse C-suite in the automotive industry. In May 2019, Parker was named vice president of national sales at Hyundai Motor America and was promoted to senior vice president in February 2021. During his tenure, Hyundai became one of the fastest growing mainstream brands in the United States, setting an all-time retail sales record in 2021 and growing retail market share 31% since 2020.
Prior to joining Hyundai, Parker was the vice president of Infiniti North America, where he led the brand's overall performance in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He has had more than three decades of automotive industry experience and leadership roles at General Motors (GM), GM Acceptance Corporation (GMAC), Nissan, and Infiniti. At Nissan, he served as division vice president, Global Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales and marketing where he was responsible for the automaker's LCV business unit based in Yokohama, Japan. Parker also served as the regional vice president of Nissan USA's western region.
Parker holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University. He also completed Executive Management Programs at Harvard and Penn State. In 2021, Parker was named to the Automotive News All-Star list and was also recognized by the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2022 in their prestigious list of industry influencers.
Parker was born in Nuremburg, Germany, but considers himself a native of Texas. He gives much of the credit for his success to the examples of tough, compassionate, and ethical decision making provided by his parents.
"I was raised in a military family that valued hard work, servant leadership, and esprit de corps," Parker said. "I am a firm believer in the maxim, 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.' I have no doubt that the Hyundai team can go farther than anyone ever imagined possible."
Bob Kim, the general manager for the southern region, has been promoted to vice president of national sales and will report to Parker. Additionally, David VandeLinde has been promoted to vice president, after-sales and will also report to Parker.
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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Charter Is First to Agree to Distribute the Only Asian-American and Woman-Owned Channel in TV History
ChimeTV Will Showcase Asian Excellence from the Diverse Cultures within Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities around the Globe
LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ChimeTV, a general entertainment TV network and digital platform devoted to serving multigenerational Asian-American and Pacific Islander audiences in English, will launch later this year, making it the only 24/7 channel to represent the voices and stories of Asian people in the United States and around the world. Charter Communications, Inc., which operates the Spectrum brand of Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice services, will carry the new channel on its Spectrum TV Select® video tier.
"Our network's vision was born out of a necessity to give a real voice to a minority group that has contributed significantly to the American social fabric and economy, but is woefully underrepresented on TV screens, and we are passionate about providing content reflective of what America and the Asian world really looks like," said Faith Bautista, CEO of ChimeTV. "We applaud Charter for its commitment to open its linear platform to a channel that will galvanize Asian American & Pacific Islander audiences and serve as the leading voice, authority, purveyor of programming and content that portrays the rich and diverse Asian experiences and cultures."
"ChimeTV signifies something necessary and important at this time in our history, and, in essence, CHIME means: Changing History in Media Entertainment," Bautista added.
ChimeTV's carriage means the new network will be available to Charter video customers everywhere across the company's 41-state operating footprint, which includes media markets with some of the highest Asian populations in the U.S. such as New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Dallas, Tampa and Orlando.
"Charter has a longstanding commitment to delivering programming that reflects the diverse voices and perspectives of our customers," said Tom Montemagno, Executive Vice President of Programming Acquisition for Charter. "We look forward to adding ChimeTV to our lineup upon its launch and providing millions of Spectrum customers access to its timely and unique Asian-themed lifestyle and entertainment content."
Bob Rose, President of ChimeTV, said, "The network has lined up programming partners, including Singapore-based allrites, a global leader for film and television content, to procure programming, including original productions plus series. allrites has access to some of Asia's most respected studios and is led by executives with vast Asian programming, licensing and Emmy Award-winning production experience; we will serve American audiences content they have never seen."
ChimeTV will soon begin a digital awareness campaign to reach audiences across all social platforms, partnering with top Asian influencers, leading up to the launch of the groundbreaking network. Building on Faith Bautista's current public affairs platform, Owning A Piece of America, which can be seen on Spectrum News 1, the 24/7 network will focus on Asian communities by leaning into Asian Love to combat Asian Hate. It will use PSAs and Town Hall meetings featuring well known AAPI leaders in pop culture, medicine, science, tech, business, politics and sports.
About ChimeTV
ChimeTV is the only 24/7 Asian American-focused general entertainment programming cable network, delivered in English, that is Asian American owned. It will feature content that is entertaining, uplifting, aspiring, funny, and informative while shining a positive light on AAPI communities to promote Asian love, culture and stories. ChimeTV will focus on Asian excellence in entertainment, music, film, beauty, sports, the arts and business, while promoting faith, family and culture. CHIME: Changing History In Media Entertainment!
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG) between November 4, 2019 and February 24, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 3, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Everbridge securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Everbridge class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3095 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 3, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Everbridge was experiencing integration problems with respect to its acquiring nine separate companies; (2) the Company was using the revenues from these acquisitions to mask increasingly stagnant organic growth; and (3) the Company was failing to disclose that the COVID-19 pandemic was having a material impact on the size of the deals that Everbridge was able to obtain, with a negative effect on the Company's revenue growth. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Companies building on Stellar can now leverage Nium's global platform for near-instant payouts without pre-funding requirements
SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium, the global platform for modern money movement, and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of the open-source public blockchain Stellar, today announced a partnership to enable payouts to 190 countries.
Businesses can now facilitate fiat payouts to 190 countries on Stellar, a network purpose-built for fast and efficient payments. Stellar's faster, more convenient approach to cross-border payouts improves upon the traditional correspondent banking system, accelerating the receipt of funds, reducing settlement risk, and removing pre-funding requirements.
"The scale at which Nium is able to offer cross-border payouts around the world is further enhanced by the speed with which we are able to deliver payments for businesses," said Joaquin Auyso, Head of Nium Crypto. "Our approach to modern money movement on Stellar innovates on legacy approaches well past their prime. It showcases both Nium's global reach and real-time payment capabilities to a thriving network of business leaders and innovators."
By launching an API connection that conforms to Stellar interoperability standards, Nium will be able to provide clients on the Stellar network with a suite of payment services that can scale as their global money movement needs evolve and progress. In addition to its ability to send payments anywhere in the world, Nium offers enhanced real-time payment capabilities. With Nium, businesses are not required to build their own payment infrastructure. Instead, they can simply build their brand on top of an existing platform and leverage Nium's regulatory licenses and authorizations in over 40 countries.
This integration is noteworthy for senders of cross-border payments, who can benefit from Nium connecting them to new markets, as well as for Stellar-connected wallets, which can leverage Nium's fiat on/off ramps to expand into new countries. Nium's integration with the Stellar network will allow companies to facilitate near-instant payouts without having to prefund their local treasuries.
"This integration truly drives home the value that blockchain-powered cross-border payment solutions bring to the current financial system," said Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation. "At SDF, we are always working to fill up the map and connect the network to more of the globe. Together with Nium, we are thrilled to expand the reach of the Stellar network so significantly."
Nium is the global platform for modern money movement. It provides banks, payment providers, and businesses of any size with access to global payment and card issuance solutions. Its modular platform powers frictionless commerce, helping businesses pay and get paid across the globe. Once connected to the Nium platform, businesses are able to pay out in more than 100 currencies to over 190 countries – 100 of which in real time. Funds can be received in 35 markets, including Southeast Asia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, India, and the US. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries, including Europe (SEPA), the UK, Australia and Singapore. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in over 40 countries, enabling seamless global payments and rapid integration, regardless of geography.
For more information, visit: https://www.nium.com or connect with a specialist here.
Stellar is a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network for financial products and services. It is both a cross-currency transaction system and a platform for digital asset issuance, designed to connect the world's financial infrastructure. Financial institutions worldwide issue assets and settle payments on the Stellar network, which has grown to over 6 million accounts. For more information, visit stellar.org.
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source network that connects the world's financial infrastructure. Founded in 2014, the Foundation helps maintain Stellar's codebase, supports the technical and business communities building on the network, and serves as a voice to regulators and institutions. The Foundation seeks to create equitable access to the global financial system, using the Stellar network to unlock the world's economic potential through blockchain technology. For more information, visit stellar.org/foundation.
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BEIJING, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as the "Western Regions" in ancient times, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located on the famous "Silk Road" which connected ancient China with the rest of the world, making it a gathering point for different civilizations.
The Xinjiang Museum is an art palace that collects Xinjiang's historical and cultural artifacts and displays unique cultural features of the region. When visiting the museum on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that Chinese civilization is extensive and profound, has a long history stretching back to antiquity, and is composed of outstanding cultures of all its ethnic groups.
He added that we should make full and effective use of historical facts, archaeological objects, and cultural heritage on the exchanges between various ethnic groups in Xinjiang, to prove that this region, inhabited by many ethnic groups, has been an integral part of China since the ancient times, and that various ethnic groups in Xinjiang have been important members of the big Chinese family in weal and woe.
Opening the museum's door, we can start a cultural journey and appreciate the blossoms from different civilizations blooming in Xinjiang.
Xi Says:
We must promote integration among people from all ethnic groups in all areas such as culture, economy, society and psychology so that they will be closely united like the seeds of a pomegranate that stick together.
All the ethnic cultures in Xinjiang have their roots in the Chinese civilization.
Chinese civilization is extensive and profound, and has a long history stretching back to antiquity. It is the cultural identity of the Chinese nation, the foundation of the contemporary Chinese culture, the cultural bond holding all Chinese around the globe together, and it is the treasure trove inspiring cultural innovation.
Source: Xinhua
The Xinjiang Museum
- The museum's total construction area is around 49,600 square meters
- It holds over 50,000 items of various cultural relics and specimens, including textiles and colored drawing clay figurines.
- The collections include nearly 400 national first-grade cultural relics
Central Plains culture
Painting of Fuxi and Nüwa
Tang Dynasty (618-907), Turpan city
The silk painting of Fuxi and Nüwa was completed in four colors, white, red, yellow, and black.
A culture hero in Chinese legend, Fuxi, is on the right and his sister and wife, Nüwa, who is credited with the creation of humanity, is on the left. The worship of these two ancestors in the legend was started by Chinese living in the regions of Central Plains and the discovery of the painting proves that such cultural symbols had spread to Xinjiang in ancient times.
Seal of Han Dynasty's state agency to manage the agriculture
Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220), Taklimakan Desert
The Seal of Sihefu (lit: Seal of the Han Dynasty's state agency to manage agriculture) was unearthed in 1959 near the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang.
The seal, two centimeters long on each side and only 1.6 centimeters tall, shows four Chinese characters, proving that the central government of the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) tasked a state agency to till farmland in the region.
It is a demonstration that the Han government exercised effective jurisdiction over the Western Regions [the regions west of Yumen Pass], indicating Xinjiang has been an inextricable part of the Chinese territory since ancient times.
Cultural integration
'Five Stars Rise in the East' arm protector ( Wuxing Chu Dongfang Li Zhongguo)
Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220), Taklimakan Desert
The Han Dynasty "Five Star Rise in the East" was a brocade arm guard used by ancient people to protect themselves when shooting arrows. Discovered in the Niya ruins in Xinjiang, it was a great discovery in Chinese archeology because it was knitted with five clear characters that depict "five stars rise to aid China" proving that Chinese culture had already been a symbol of belief to China's western region thousands of years ago. Along with its important symbolic value, even after many years, the multi-color knitted artifact still showed brocade patterns woven in the form of clouds and birds, and also the five mythical Chinese astrological terms, which were believed to bring the country success and luck especially when participating in military activities by the ancient Chinese. Researchers also believe that the relic came from the Shu region in Southwest China. It represents top-notch brocade making skills from the period.
Colored painted wooden pavilion model
Tang Dynasty (618-907), Turpan city
The 20 centimeter color painted wooden pavilion model bears witness to how the architectural expertise of the Chinese Central Plains was influential to China's western region against the backdrop of cultural, political, and economic exchanges, and that exchanges were burgeoning during the Tang Dynasty. The pavilion model incorporates Chinese wooden architecture's classic design of the Dougong structure that still can be seen on the buildings in the Forbidden City in Beijing. It has a red painted surface and a white base with exquisitely painted cloud patterns in blue, green, and red.
'Heaven King Stepping Ghost' wooden figurine
Tang Dynasty (618-907), Turpan city
The wooden figurine is an embodiment of the renowned Tang colored paints with China's western regional cultural aesthetics.
The "heaven king" figurine has vivid characters like its mustache, the peony flower painted on his armor, and his clothing style that depict classic Tang aesthetics. But, it also carries Chinese western region artistic details such as its cuff patterns. The figurine was believed to ward off evil, and was ingeniously made from more than 30 carved wood components – the tiniest one being the figurine's teeth – that assembled together.
Culture of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
Female mummified corpse – The Princesses of Xiaohe
3,800 years ago, Lop Nor region
At 152 centimeters high, with light skin, and linen-colored hair, the mummified female corpse in Lop Nor region in Xinjiang was named "The Princesses of Xiaohe." DNA tests on the bones and teeth later showed that the beautifully smiling female, along with others in the mummified group discovered with her, had both Eastern and European DNA characteristics, proof of the exchanges between Xinjiang and Europe over 3,800 years ago.
'Maytri Simit' in old Uygur script - Huihu dialect
8th to 9th century, Turpan city
Plays performed on stage were a popular form of entertainment around the Turpan area in Xinjiang back in 9th to 10th century. Among them was the most famous one Maytri Simit, a play written in the Huihu dialect [an old Uygur script].
The Maytri Simit is a script that narrates the life and deeds of the Maitreya Buddha. It is academically considered the earliest play script across China.
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Thomas J. Henry Files Lawsuit, Investigates Potential Failures Preceding and During Robb Elementary School Shooting
SAN ANTONIO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas attorney Thomas J. Henry is representing the families of four students injured in the Uvalde school shooting at Robb Elementary.
All four of the children suffered gunshot wounds and other injuries after a gunman gained access to their school on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. 19 students and two teachers were killed in the mass shooting, and at least 17 other children and adults were injured. The victims represented by Thomas J. Henry are all 9- or 10-years-old.
As part of the lawsuit, Thomas J. Henry and his team are actively investigating the facts surrounding the school shooting, including how the gunman purchased the guns and ammunition used, how he was able to obtain entry to the school, and the response by law enforcement. The firm is also examining questions pertaining to the gunman's past, including potential red flags or threats of violence that may have been posted to social media or communicated directly to others but not properly reported to law enforcement.
The original petition was filed against the gunman's estate; however, Thomas J. Henry is exploring all available legal actions against all responsible parties for possible constitutional rights violations, gun law violations, and violations of laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to school safety.
"This initial lawsuit will allow us to discover evidence and possibly add other parties to the lawsuit, if necessary," said Thomas J. Henry. "The discovery process will focus on the school system, law enforcement, social media, and gun and ammunition manufacturers."
Officials have disclosed that law enforcement delayed entering the classroom in which the gunman had locked himself for more than an hour. In a conference held on Friday, May 27, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety Col. Steven McCraw stated that the delay was due to the on-site commander determining the situation to be one of a barricaded individual rather than an active shooter. The classroom was eventually accessed using a key.
For Thomas J. Henry and his clients, this lawsuit goes beyond representing those directly impacted by the shooting. They want to understand why this tragedy was possible and how institutions and private companies could have prevented it.
"The one thing that is vital in our country right now is ensuring our children go to school and come home safe," added Thomas J. Henry. "We want to obtain justice for the families that have been devastated by this shooting and ensure we have swift changes that protect our children while they are at school."
Thomas J. Henry also represents several victims of the mass shooting at Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church on November 5, 2017. In February 2022, a U.S. Federal Judge returned a $230,000,000 verdict against the United States government for its role in that shooting.
Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC is one of the nation's leading personal injury firms. Since 1993, the firm has fought to secure justice and compensation for individuals who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others and to prevent similar instances of wrongful death from occurring again. Over that time, Thomas J. Henry and his firm have been the recipients of numerous awards and recognitions.
In 2022, Thomas J. Henry was recognized as an Attorney of the Year by Top 100 Lawyers (Top 100 Registry, Inc.) for Outstanding Achievement in Personal Injury and Mass Tort. He was also named a Legal Superstar of 2022 by Newsweek.com
In 2021, Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC was named "Law Firm of the Year" by the American Institute of Legal Professionals, and Thomas J. Henry secured one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas as determined by TopVerdict.com.
In 2020, firm founder Thomas J. Henry was named one of SA Scene Magazine's Best San Antonio Lawyers. Thomas J. Henry was also recognized in Texas Lawyer's (an ALM Company) Southwest Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2020 for securing the #1 Gross Negligence Verdict for the year.
In 2019, Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC was recognized as one of the nation's Premier Law Firms by Newsweek.com. That same year, Bloomberg Businessweek published a feature on Thomas J. Henry, highlighting his firm's "clear commitment to client satisfaction." Thomas J. Henry was also named the Best Attorney of San Antonio by the SA Current.
In 2018, Thomas J. Henry was named a Distinguished Lawyer by Lawyers of Distinction and was also recognized as one of the Best Personal Injury Attorneys in the nation by Newsweek.com. In 2017, Thomas J. Henry achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for the year (awarded to Thomas J. Henry by Texas Lawyer, an ALM company) as well as the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts for the year (awarded to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com).
Other recent results include:
- $50 Million for a Trucking Accident Resulting in Wrongful Death (Expenses: $1,126,381 | Attorney's Fees: $21,000,000 | Net to Client: $27,000,000)
- $35 Million for a Trucking Accident Resulting in Wrongful Death (Expenses: $100,000.00 | Attorney's Fees: $12,750,000.00 | Net to Client: $22,150,000.00)
- $30.2 Million for an Accident Involving a Recalled Vehicle Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $39,576.15 | Attorney's Fees: $10,060,980.00 | Net to Client: $20,121,960.57)
- $12.7 Million for a Medical Malpractice Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $300.000.00 | Attorney's Fees: $2,000,000.00 | Net to Client: $10.4 Million - Purchase of Lifetime Annuity)
- $10.9 Million for Medical Malpractice Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $300,000.00 | Attorney's Fees: $3,200,000.00 | Net to Client: $4,029,762.00 - Purchase of Lifetime Annuity)
- $10 Million for a Company Vehicle Accident Resulting in Spinal Cord and Back Injuries (Expenses: $125,000.00 | Attorney's Fees: $4,250,000.00 | Net to Client: $5,625,000.00)
In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a "Texas Leader in Law," noting his ability to secure large financial awards, a positive reputation among professional peers, and a dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels.
Thomas J. Henry is also a lifetime member of both the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and of Rue Ratings' "Best Attorneys of America."
Outside of the courtroom, the firm is known for its many philanthropic endeavors and generous contributions to local and global communities.
The firm has an active philanthropy program that supports causes related to poverty, veterans, national disaster relief, education, animals, and the arts.
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www.lawlormediagroup.com 212.967.6900
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Iconic not-for-profit organization helped to pioneer CCRC model; plans continued growth and innovation in senior services
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acts Retirement-Life Communities, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit senior living organizations, is recognizing the 50th anniversary of its mission serving older adults with a series of celebratory activities and events taking place throughout the year.
"For 50 years, Acts has been driven by a singular mission of serving older adults with best in-class senior housing, services, and care in environments graced with loving-kindness," said Acts CEO Gerald T. Grant. "Our communities are the product of thousands of people who believed in and continue to embrace our mission and culture of loving-kindness which has helped Acts to flourish as one of the nation's premier senior living organizations."
About Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, Acts is currently among the nation's largest continuing care retirement community (CCRC) organizations serving more than 10,000 residents in nine states. Acts communities are situated on sprawling campuses that feature a mix of independent living residences with multiple restaurants and many active lifestyle amenities and social activities. Higher levels of care including assisted living and skilled nursing residences are also available on-site to meet residents' changing needs. Acts' niche of merging independent living environments with high quality healthcare helps differentiate its brand from other senior housing options, enabling seniors to live comfortably and secure in one community as they age. Another unique aspect of Acts is its life care offering, which ensures higher levels of care without increasing costs to the resident.
The Beginning of Acts
Acts was founded by a pastor and members of a nondenominational church in suburban Philadelphia in the early 1970s. Inspired by biblical directives to care for seniors, their idea was to create a new kind of housing not readily available at the time where residents could enjoy an active and purposeful retirement lifestyle with the security of having quality skilled healthcare available on-site if it was ever needed. Using their own resources and talents, this group of visionaries built what today is known as Fort Washington Estates, which opened in 1972. The first Acts community was an immediate success and helped further the new model of housing for seniors called a CCRC, which has become a popular fixture in the senior housing landscape and is predominantly operated by faith-based, not-for-profit organizations.
The Acts Mission Grows
Over the ensuing decades, Acts has experienced steady growth and continued to evolve its services while expanding into other states through building new communities, affiliations, alliances, and sponsorship transitions. Today, Acts owns and operates a growing network of communities located throughout the eastern seaboard and is among the largest CCRC organizations in the country. Acts communities are in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. As a not-for-profit organization, Acts reinvests back into its communities for ongoing renovations and upgrades at approximately $133 million annually, and plans to continue exploring opportunities to grow its mission through alliances, affiliations, acquisitions and new development.
Senior Living Leadership
In the spectrum of aging services, Acts ranks as the third largest not-for-profit system according to the 2021 LeadingAge Ziegler 200. Acts has established itself as a force for innovation through its service delivery philosophy and wellness programs that have become widely embraced in the senior living field. Acts' commitment to improving the lives of seniors goes beyond its resident population through its Acts Center for Applied Research, which partners with leading educational and research organizations to explore issues related to healthy aging and ways to improve services for our nation's older adult population.
"Our faith-based principles have guided us well for 50 years, and we believe there is still much more to accomplish," said Acts President Karen I. Christiansen. "We look forward to many more years of delivering innovative senior services to help our residents live their best lives, empowering our employees to grow in their senior living careers, and working with our industry partners to help shape the future of aging services."
To learn more about the growth and success of Acts and its 50th anniversary celebration, including video testimonials shared by residents, employees and supporters visit: www.acts50.com
Contact: Michael Smith, msmith@actslife.org
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Fire tie with Galaxy 0-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Bond had one save for the LA Galaxy in a 0-0 draw against the Chicago Fire. The Fire moved to 2-1-4 and the Galaxy are 4-2-1.
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Bond had one save for the LA Galaxy in a 0-0 draw against the Chicago Fire. The Fire moved to 2-1-4 and the Galaxy are 4-2-1. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/16/fire-tie-with-galaxy-0-0/ | 2022-04-17T05:26:22Z |
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hahn & Hahn LLP announced today that Partner Rita Diaz and Of Counsel Todd Moore have been recognized for their accomplishments as leading attorneys within the Los Angeles business community and named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's annual list "2022 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers." The publication notes that litigators are a "special breed of attorney" because they need to "transcend expert comprehension of the legal system."
"Rita and Todd's dedication to our clients as well as their legal accumen and ability to advocate and manage the complex to reach positive solutions through litigation is a secret weapon for our clients," said Christianne Kerns, the firm's Managing Partner. "To see them represent our firm among some of the most talented attorneys in Southern California is an honor."
Diaz is a Partner and the Chair of the firm's Litigation Department. The feature states Diaz "has significant experience handling contentious trust and estates litigation, as well as advising trustees and beneficiaries through trust administration issues. She is also skilled at advising companies on employment matters, including discrimination, leaves of absence, and wage and hour issues, and reviewing and drafting employee handbooks."
Moore is a member of the firm's Litigation Department. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, eminent domain and appellate advocacy. He is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer. Moore's litigation and appeals practice has an emphasis in real estate issues, eminent domain, business disputes and trusts and estates. The feature states he "enjoys new challenges in that many of his cases have unique and complicated facts, so his work is challenging and rewarding." The feature continues by noting, "His clients appreciate Moore's ability to distill a complicated situation into a simpler one and to give them a menu of options for resolving their problems. The hallmark of his representation is coming up with workable solutions."
Hahn & Hahn LLP has been an active member of the Southern California business and legal communities since 1899. The firm represents entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, family offices and charitable organizations in their corporate, real estate, employment, estate planning and family law issues and in litigation. The firm is a certified majority Women & Minority Owned.
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