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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren shined in his summer league debut, scoring 13 of his 23 points in the first quarter to help the Oklahoma City Thunder build an early 20-point lead en route to a 98-77 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
The No. 2 pick in the draft also had seven rebounds, four assists and a Salt Lake City Summer League-record six blocks in 24 minutes. Holmgren, a versatile 7-footer from Gonzaga who averaged 14.1 points and 9.9 rebounds and ranked fourth nationally with 3.7 blocks per game, finished 7 of 9 from the floor and 5 of 5 at the free throw line.
Holmgren made 4 of 5 shots in the first quarter, including three 3-pointers. He sat out the first six minutes of the second quarter before finding Jalen Williams for a dunk to make it 42-22. Holmgren made six straight shots after missing his first attempt.
Jalen Williams, the No. 12 pick out of Santa Clara, added 17 points to help Oklahoma City spoil the debut of new Utah coach Will Hardy. Josh Giddey finished with 14 points and 11 assists.
Oklahoma City closed the third quarter on a 10-0 run for a 78-50 lead.
HEAT 94, WARRIORS 70
Serbian forward Nikola Jovic scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds on Day 3 of the California Classic in San Francisco.
Jovic, the No. 27 overall pick, was 5 of 7 from 3-point range and shot 9 of 16 overall. Six of his rebounds were on the offensive end, helping the Heat to a 47-23 edge on the glass. Jovic has played for Mega Basket in the Serbian league, averaging 11.7 points on 43% shooting in that league this past season.
“I’m just happy we won,” the 6-foot-11 Jovic said. “My performance, you know, I’ve been working my whole life to play here (NBA) and I did good.”
Gui Santos, selected by Golden State with the 55th pick, had 12 points and five assists. The 6-8 forward from the Novo Basquete Brasil league was 3 for 3 from distance.
KINGS 87, LAKERS 75
No. 4 pick Keegan Murray scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half, and Sacramento finished the California Classic unbeaten after beating Los Angeles.
Murray, the Big Ten’s leading scorer at 23.5 points a game, also had seven rebounds and three steals. He was 9 of 16 from the field, including 2 of 4 from 3-point range.
Max Christie, a Michigan State guard selected with the 35th pick, had five points and eight rebounds for Los Angeles. Christie, the 6-foot-6 shooter and wing defender who left East Lansing after just one season, was 1 of 6 from the field.
GRIZZLIES 103, 76ERS 99
Jake LaRavia, the No. 19 pick out of Wake Forest, made four of Memphis’ 15 3-pointers, and the Grizzlies won the opening game in Salt Lake City.
Memphis led by as many as 17 points. The Grizzlies made 7 of 9 3-pointers in the first quarter and finished 15 of 30. Memphis also had 29 assists on 37 made field goals.
Philadelphia had the ball down 101-99 with 15 seconds left but Jaden Springer had it stolen by Kennedy Chandler. Ziaire Williams made two free throws with 0.1 seconds left to seal it.
No. 23 pick David Roddy, a 6-6, 255-pound forward from Colorado State, scored four points for Memphis. Roddy was the Mountain West player of the year after averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists this past season.
Paul Reed led Philadelphia with 20 points and 15 rebounds.
Memphis star Ja Morant sat courtside.
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Paul Stellato Joins Zimmer Biomet as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
WARSAW, Ind., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced the appointment of Paul Stellato as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining Zimmer Biomet, Mr. Stellato served as Vice President, Finance, Global Business Services at Xylem Inc.
"With more than two decades of experience and a demonstrated track record of success in all areas of financial services, Paul will be a great addition to our leadership team in his new role," said Suky Upadhyay, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Zimmer Biomet. "His experience and expertise in key finance areas including controllership, FP&A, investor relations and internal audit will be extremely valuable as we continue to drive our business forward."
Prior to his most recent role at Xylem Inc., Mr. Stellato served as the company's Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and as Vice President Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis. Previously, he spent eight years at ITT Corporation, where he held various roles of increasing responsibility in the finance organization, including General Auditor and Manager, Investor Relations. Mr. Stellato spent the early part of his career in public accounting with both Andersen and Ernst & Young. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Villanova University and an MBA in finance from NYU Stern School of Business. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.
About Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence.
With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation.
For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow Zimmer Biomet on Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Zimmer Biomet's expectations, plans, prospects, and product and service offerings, including new product launches and potential clinical successes. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. For a list and description of some of such risks and uncertainties, see Zimmer Biomet's periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in Zimmer Biomet's filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Zimmer Biomet disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers of this news release are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this news release.
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US experts wrestle with how to update COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials are beginning to grapple with how to keep the vaccines updated to best protect Americans from the ever-changing coronavirus.
On Wednesday, a panel of vaccine advisers to the Food and Drug Administration spent hours debating key questions for revamping the shots and conducting future booster campaigns. They didn’t reach any firm conclusions.
The questions facing the experts included: How often to update the vaccines against new strains, how effective they should be to warrant approval and whether updates should be coordinated with global health authorities.
Last week, the FDA authorized a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines for anyone 50 or older and for some younger people with severely weakened immune systems. It’s an effort to get ahead of another possible surge.
But the FDA’s vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks acknowledged at the meeting “we simply can’t be boosting people as frequently as we are.” He called the latest booster update a “stopgap” measure to protect vulnerable Americans while regulators decide whether and how to tweak the current vaccines.
Marks cautioned that waning vaccine protection, new variants and colder weather in the fall could raise the risk of more surges.
“Our goal here is to stay ahead of future variants and outbreaks and ensure we do our best to reduce the toll of disease and death due to COVID-19,” said Marks, adding that he expects more meetings of the vaccine panel in coming months.
Some of the key questions the panel discussed:
HOW SHOULD THE U.S. DECIDE WHEN TO LAUNCH FUTURE ROUNDS OF BOOSTER SHOTS?
One area where experts appeared to agree is that vaccines should be judged on their ability to prevent severe disease that leads to hospitalization and death.
“We need to focus on the worst case, which is severe disease, and we need to change strains when we’re losing that battle,” said Dr. Mark Sawyer of the University of California, San Diego.
By that measure, the current vaccines have held up remarkably well.
During the last omicron-driven surge, two vaccine doses were nearly 80% effective against needing a breathing machine or death — and a booster pushed that protection to 94%, federal scientists recently reported.
But only about half of Americans eligible for a third shot have gotten one. And many experts said it was unsustainable to continue asking Americans to get boosted every few months.
A panelist from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggested that the 80% protection from severe disease could become the standard for evaluating the vaccines.
“I think we may have to accept that level of protection and then use other alternative ways to protect individuals with therapeutics and other measures,” said Dr. Amanda Cohn, CDC’s chief medical officer.
Presentations at the meeting by government health officials and independent researchers underscored the challenges of predicting when the next major COVID-19 variant might appear.
Trevor Bedford, a disease modeler with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, said a major new strain like omicron could emerge anywhere from every 1.5 years to once a decade, based on currently available data. Given that unpredictability, researchers will need methods to quickly determine whether current vaccines work against emerging variants.
WHAT’S THE PROCESS FOR UPDATING VACCINES TO ADDRESS NEW VARIANTS?
All three COVID-19 vaccines now used in the U.S. are based on the original coronavirus version that emerged in late 2019. Updating the vaccines will be a complex task, likely requiring coordination between the FDA, manufacturers and global health authorities.
To speed the vaccines to market, the FDA relied on research shortcuts to judge effectiveness, mainly looking at their early impact on the immune system’s antibody levels. A number of panelists said Wednesday they wanted more rigorous data from studies that track patients over time to see who gets sick or dies.
But that approach would likely be too time consuming.
“We’re looking at a conundrum here in that it’s going to be hard to generate all the data we want in short order when a new variant emerges,” said Dr. Ofer Levy of Harvard Medical School.
A representative for the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority laid out the narrow window that manufacturers could face to reformulate, study and mass produce an updated vaccine by September.
“If you’re not on your way to a clinical trial by the beginning of May, I think it’s going to be very difficult to have enough product across manufacturers to meet demand,” said Robert Johnson, deputy assistant secretary of BARDA.
The process for updating annual flu vaccines offers one possible model, as laid out by a representative from the World Health Organization.
Twice a year, WHO experts recommend updates to flu vaccines to target emerging strains. The FDA then brings those recommendations to its own vaccine panel, which votes on whether they make sense for the U.S., setting the stage for manufacturers to tweak their shots and begin mass production.
But COVID-19 hasn’t yet fallen into a predictable pattern like the flu. And as the coronavirus evolves, different strains may become dominant in different regions of the world.
Several experts said they would need more meetings with more data and proposals from the FDA to decide on a strategy.
“We’ve never been here before. We’re all working together to do the best we can and it’s very complex,” said Oveta Fuller of the University of Michigan’s Medical School.
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Biden to sign bills on health care for veterans
Published: Jun. 7, 2022 at 1:15 PM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Gray News) – President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign nine bipartisan bills Tuesday aimed at honoring and improving care for veterans.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough is expected to join the president in the East Room of the White House for the bill signing.
Among the efforts is an expansion of access and improvement of cancer screening and treatments for military veterans.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A divorced Indiana couple who prosecutors say shared sexually explicit photos and videos of children with former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle were sentenced Monday to decades in prison.
A federal judge sentenced Angela Baldwin, 40, of Connersville, to 33 years and four months in prison, the Justice Department said. A jury convicted her in October of two counts of producing child sexual abuse material, one count of conspiracy to produce such material, and one count of possessing it.
Her ex-husband Russell Taylor, who ran a nonprofit Fogle founded, pleaded guilty last year to 30 child pornography and sexual exploitation counts for his acts against nine children. Taylor, 50, was sentenced earlier Monday to 27 years behind bars, the Justice Department said.
The victims were ages 9 to 16 when the crimes occurred.
The couple shared with Fogle videos and photos of the girls that were captured by hidden cameras Taylor installed in the then-couple’s Indianapolis home, prosecutors said.
Fogle, who became a Subway pitchman after shedding more than 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms) as a college student, in part by eating the chain’s sandwiches, was sentenced in 2015 to 15 years in prison for possession or distribution of child pornography and traveling across state lines to have sex with a minor.
Taylor was executive director of the Jared Foundation, a nonprofit that Fogle started to raise awareness and money to fight childhood obesity. He provided evidence that led to the criminal case against Fogle, his one-time boss and close friend.
Taylor was originally sentenced in 2015, but U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt in 2020 found that he had received ineffective legal assistance because his lawyer had failed to challenge three criminal charges against him for which there was no factual basis.
Taylor’s attorneys asked Pratt to sentence him to 19 years, while prosecutors sought a prison sentence of 35 years. Pratt gave him a lesser sentence because he provided important information to federal law enforcement that helped them bring charges against Baldwin and Fogle.
During Taylor’s sentencing hearing, Pratt described the four-year grooming, exploitation and molestation of the children from 2011-2015 as a “mutual perversion” between Taylor, Baldwin and Fogle.
Taylor told the court Monday that he was a “vile, selfish, self-loathing, sorry excuse” for a human, but that time in prison had changed him. He said he had taken advantage of a sex offender rehabilitation class while incarcerated.
Federal prosecutor Kathryn Olivier read statements during Taylor’s sentencing from some of the victims — some of whom are Taylor and Baldwin’s relatives — who said they expect to need mental health help and medication for the rest of their lives. One victim said she checks for cameras anytime she’s in the bathroom at a house that isn’t hers. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/judge-sentences-jared-fogle-associate-to-27-years-in-prison/ | 2022-05-10T01:05:27Z |
REDMOND, Wash., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The public cloud ecosystem has an exciting, new entrant in Ackolyte, a cloud consultancy launched July 1st of this year by People Tech Group (PTG). Ackolyte is exclusively focused on helping clients migrate to and maximize use of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Founder James Adams, an industry veteran who has built and scaled the AWS consulting units of two other notable partners, believes he has perfected the AWS partner business model with Ackolyte.
"We are launching as a fully-dedicated AWS Advanced Tier partner thanks to PTG," says Mr. Adams, "and plan to achieve Premier status early in 2023. We are looking to be that perfect consulting partner that is top-notch and very narrowly focused on AWS delivery based in the United States."
AWS has nearly a thousand consulting partners, yet less than five percent of them have achieved the top status designation with the cloud giant, and only a handful of those are fully dedicated to AWS using exclusively US-based talent.
Ackolyte runs on a regionalized model, putting together US-based teams for nearby clients. "Time zones are important," says Adams, "and our clients want to collaborate with our expert AWS consultants in real time during their business hours."
Adams believes Ackolyte will be a destination for top cloud talent. As other consulting firms are focused on a return to the office, Ackolyte embraces a remote-first model that gives its employees the benefits of remote work but also enables them to collaborate in-person with their regional team and clients.
Tom Taft, Co-Founder and Advisor notes,"Ackolyte is bringing together a stable of top-notch talent and has a business model that is primed to disrupt the AWS ecosystem. This regional, US-based business model will positively impact the speed and quality of our engagements."
Ackolyte Consulting is a US-based AWS Advanced Tier partner launched in July of 2022 by People Tech Group. Led by industry veteran James Adams, Ackolyte is focused on cloud migration, modernization and data platforms utilizing a regionalized approach to allow its clients to reap the benefits of real-time collaboration with its AWS experts. Visit www.ackolyte.com to learn more.
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The Texas House committee investigating the Uvalde school shooting plans to release video footage of the incident on Sunday, Rep. Dustin Burrows said.
Burrows, a Lubbock Republican and the committee’s chairman, said Tuesday that “we feel strongly that members of the Uvalde community should have the opportunity to see the video and hear from us before they are made public.”
Burrows will lead a private briefing for victims’ families in Uvalde on Sunday morning, allowing them to see the hallway video from a Robb Elementary School surveillance camera and discuss the committee’s preliminary report.
In the afternoon, the committee will release the video and report to the public and answer questions from reporters. It is making the video footage public over the objection of the Uvalde County district attorney, who had instructed the Department of Public Safety not to provide the video to the committee.
Since last month, the three-person committee, which also includes El Paso Democrat Joe Moody and former Republican state Supreme Court justice Eva Guzman, have interviewed more than a dozen witnesses behind closed doors including law enforcement and school workers.
Their report will be the second investigation into the law enforcement response of the shooting to be made public. Last week, the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center, located at Texas State University in San Marcos, released its comprehensive account of police tactics during the shooting.
The Texas Tribune in June reviewed the hallway surveillance video, the only known footage capturing the entirety of the 77-minute shootout. It depicts police arriving to the scene quickly and approaching two classrooms where the gunman, an 18-year-old Uvalde resident, was shooting students and teachers. The officers retreat after being fired on and do not return for more than an hour, when several breach one of the classrooms and kill the gunman.
Since the May 24 shooting, community members have repeatedly pressed officials for details about what happened. Those calls intensified after Gov. Greg Abbott and Department of Public Safety officials initially made several inaccurate statements about the police response. The governor and DPS director Steve McCraw have since said that video footage from the school surveillance cameras should be released publicly.
This story was first published at www.texastribune.org by The Texas Tribune. This story has been edited for length. The Texas Tribune is a nonpartisan, nonprofit media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_ff1a91a2-020c-11ed-8bde-13e603bf6cd3.html | 2022-07-12T23:42:40Z |
ATLANTA, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Market Force Information launched CX Express today, a new off-the-shelf mystery shopping program designed specifically to help SMEs improve and win in the B2C landscape.
"Small and medium sized businesses have struggled to find mystery shopping services that can start small and grow with their business over time," says Scott Griffith, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Market Force. "We're excited to provide a unique solution that aligns with any sized business to support customer experience, operations, and financial growth."
Mystery shopping services can help businesses keep service standards top of mind and set clear expectations for staff. They provide opportunities for rewards and recognition and help businesses react to issues in a timely manner.
"Our expert team of mystery shoppers is ready to serve a wide cross-section of businesses from start-ups to large well-known national brands," says Griffith.
Businesses can purchase a CX Express subscription through a simple online shopping cart process by visiting www.marketforce.com/cxexpress. Subscribers can choose their industry, set basic parameters for number of locations, visit types and frequency, and sign up to start receiving regular mystery shopper visits. This service combines world class questionnaires with a seasoned team of mystery shoppers located across the US to deliver results in record time.
"Mystery shops are a fantastic tool to measure ongoing performance and ensure everything is going to plan," says Griffith. "CX Express simplifies the process of getting a shopping program activated and working for businesses in almost any industry."
Market Force Information provides a robust framework for measuring and improving employee experience, operational performance, customer experience, and financial KPI's. Market Force delivers solutions for restaurants, big box and specialty retail, grocery, petro-convenience, hospitality, travel, telecom, technology, energy, education, health and wellness, movie studios and theatres, fitness, financial services, gaming, CPG, alcohol and tobacco, pharma, government agencies and more.
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STOCKHOLM , July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
JANUARY 1 – JUNE 30, 2022 (compared with the corresponding period a year ago)
- Net sales increased 27.8% to SEK 72,230m (56,496)
- Sales growth, including organic sales growth and acquisitions, amounted to 19.0%. Organic sales growth, excluding exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestments, was 16.3%, of which volume accounted for 5.5% and price/mix for 10.8%.
- Price increases were implemented and further increases will be carried out in the second half of 2022
- The company's assets in Russia have been impaired by approximately SEK 1.6bn. Furthermore, work has been initiated to exit the Russian market.
- Operating profit before amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (EBITA) amounted to SEK 4,313m
(6,937) - Adjusted EBITA amounted to SEK 5,984m (7,017) and the adjusted EBITA margin amounted to 8.3% (12.4). Higher costs for raw materials, energy and distribution had a negative impact of 12.4 percentage points on the margin. The margin was positively impacted by higher volumes, higher selling prices and a better mix.
- Return on capital employed amounted to 9.2% (14.0). Adjusted return on capital employed amounted to 10.2% (14.1).
- Profit for the period was SEK 2,194m (4,627)
- Earnings per share were SEK 2.55 (5.56) and adjusted earnings per share were SEK 5.69 (6.03)
- Cash flow from current operations increased to SEK 2,295m (1,741)
- On July 7 and 8, 2022, the acquisitions of Knix and Modibodi were announced, two leading companies in leakproof apparel
CEO'S COMMENTS
Record growth and higher sequential profit
In a turbulent world, Essity stands strong. We have further strengthened the company through significant price increases, successful product launches, increased productivity and leading sustainability work. In July, we announced the acquisition of two companies in leakproof apparel to become the fastest growing company in Intimate Hygiene.
During the second quarter of 2022, net sales increased 31% to approximately SEK 38bn. Sales growth, including organic sales growth and acquisitions, amounted to 20.6%. We implemented significant price increases, while we had higher volumes in all business areas. Price elasticity in our categories is low and our brands are strong. Essity's market shares increased for approximately 50% of branded sales in the retail trade over the past 12 months. This was the result of long-term investments in innovation, digitalization and marketing. E-commerce sales increased organically by 25% to about 15% of net sales. Organic sales growth for the Group was 17.8%, of which price/mix accounted for 14.1% and volume for 3.7%. Further price increases will be carried out in the second half of 2022.
Adjusted EBITA decreased 7% compared with the corresponding period of 2021 but increased 12% compared with the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITA amounted to SEK 3,158m and EBITA to SEK 2,650m. The adjusted EBITA margin decreased 3.5 percentage points to 8.3%, which was an improvement compared with the first quarter of 2022. Raw material, energy and distribution costs continued to rise in the second quarter, negatively impacting the adjusted EBITA margin by 12.8 percentage points. We offset a large share of this through significantly higher selling prices, a better mix and higher volumes. We also continued to improve productivity through increased efficiency in our production facilities, material rationalizations and digitalization of processes. Our efficiency efforts are continuing at a high pace but the reported cost savings were negatively impacted by high cost inflation and the net outcome for the quarter is therefore negative. Sales and marketing costs were higher during the quarter but decreased as a share of net sales. The adjusted return on capital employed was 9.6%. Adjusted earnings per share increased to SEK 2.97 and earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.11. Cash flow from current operations amounted to SEK 1,225m.
In July, we announced the acquisition of two companies. Knix and Modibodi are leading companies in leakproof apparel, which is the fastest growing product segment in Intimate Hygiene as consumers choose more comfortable, discrete, reliable and sustainable solutions for periods and incontinence. Through the acquisitions, Essity will become the global market leader within leakproof apparel* and builds the fastest growing company in Intimate Hygiene.
Magnus Groth
President and CEO
FUTURE REPORTS
In 2022, an interim report will be published on October 27. The Year-end report for 2022 will be published on January 26, 2023.
INVITATION TO PRESENTATION OF THE HALF-YEAR REPORT FOR 2022
In conjunction with publication, a telephone and web presentation will be held where President and CEO Magnus Groth will present the report and answer questions.
Presentation
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022
Time: 09:00 a.m. CET
Link to web presentation: https://essity.videosync.fi/2022-07-21
To participate by telephone, call: +44 330 165 36 41, +1 646 828 80 82 or +46 8 566 427 54. Please call well in advance of the start of the presentation. State pin code 275669.
The presentation of the half-year report will also be available on LinkedIn and Twitter.
For further information, please contact:
Fredrik Rystedt, CFO and Executive Vice President, +46 8 788 51 31
Johan Karlsson, Vice President Investor Relations, Group Function Communications, +46 70 511 15 81
Joséphine Edwall Björklund, Senior Vice President, Group Function Communications, +46 8 788 52 34
Per Lorentz, Vice President Corporate Communications, Group Function Communications, +46 73 313 30 55
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This information is such information that Essity Aktiebolag (publ) is obligated to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. This report has been prepared in both Swedish and English versions. In case of variations in the content between the two versions, the Swedish version shall govern. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 07:00 a.m. CET on July 21, 2022.
Karl Stoltz, Media Relations Director, +46 70 942 63 38
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Each One-of-a-Kind Event is Limited to 20 Guests at $10,000 Per Guest
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynn Las Vegas is partnering with Napa Valley's famed Domain H. William Harlan for an ultra-exclusive wine dinner series launching this fall. The series offers attendees an opportunity to sample a variety of the most elusive labels from Harlan's time-honored wineries – including Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory – paired with specially curated menus from Wynn's acclaimed chefs.
The series includes three once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences hosted by a key figure from Domain H. William Harlan and a Wynn executive chef. Priced at $10,000 per guest, each intimate dinner is limited to 20 guests and will take place in a unique setting at Wynn Las Vegas. In addition, guests will be granted immediate membership to the featured winery's wine club – bypassing the lengthy waitlist.
The three dinners include:
Harlan Estate with Chef Mark LoRusso – Saturday, Sept. 10
Following a Krug Champagne reception, guests will be escorted to the two-story Encore Duplex suite for dinner and a vintage wine pairing hosted by SW Steakhouse executive chef Mark LoRusso and Amanda Harlan, second generation proprietor of Domain H. William Harlan.
Harlan Estate was founded in 1984 by H. William Harlan with the mission to establish one of the finest winegrowing estates in America; to begin with virgin hillside land and create something separate from the past. Each year, the wine of Harlan Estate strives to faithfully express the abiding character of the land, and the distinctive attributes of the vintage. Immensely fresh and classically proportioned, this seamless, supple wine manifests an aromatic purity with signature overtones of forest floor.
Guests will enjoy a six-course menu inspired by Harlan Estate's Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend, with dishes including a seafood trio appetizer followed by Sheep's Milk Ricotta Ravioli with shaved white truffle and parmesan; Pain de Mie-Crusted Wild Turbot Filet with braised leeks and beurre rouge sauce; Boneless Quail with wild mushrooms; a tasting of Japanese Kobe Beef alongside black truffle whipped potatoes; and Speculoos Tart with plum, blackberries and vanilla cream. Each course will be accompanied by a specially paired vintage from Harlan Estate.
BOND with Chef Joshua Smith – Saturday, Oct. 15
Following a Krug Champagne reception, guests will be escorted to the picturesque 18th hole of Wynn Golf Club for a multi-course dinner and vintage wine pairing hosted by Cory Empting, Managing Director of Winegrowing for Domain H. William Harlan, and Delilah at Wynn Las Vegas's executive chef Joshua Smith.
Chef Smith will prepare a one-of-a-kind menu that highlights peak seasonal ingredients, worthy of BOND's five distinctive wines.
The enduring vision at BOND—established in 1996 by H. William Harlan and founding winemaker Bob Levy—is to create a portfolio of wines that are 'Grand Cru' in quality, all under the aegis of one philosophy, one team, one mark. Sourced from select hillside estates throughout the Napa Valley, the Cabernet Sauvignon wines of BOND vividly convey the distinctive characters of their respective sites of origin.
Promontory with Chef Min Kim – Saturday, Nov. 12
Guests will be welcomed with a Dom Pérignon Champagne reception before being escorted to a yet-to-be disclosed location for a multi-course dinner and wine pairing experience hosted by Mizumi's executive chef Min Kim and Will Harlan, family member, owner, and Managing Director of Domain H. William Harlan.
Known for his artistry as well as his expert use of ingredients, Chef Kim's elite menu will pair perfectly with the selection of Promontory blends.
Promontory is a world apart from the Napa Valley that most people experience. Within this secluded territory—near the heart of the valley, but completely hidden—two distinct fault lines mark the divides among volcanic, sedimentary, and metamorphic formations. Wine from the steep hillsides of Promontory reflects the many aspects of the territory: the wild freshness of its native surrounding forests, the cool moisture of the ephemeral fog, and the lifted minerality of its geologic underpinnings. Together, these aspects form the identity of Promontory; the feeling of an almost weightless structure, illuminated from within—an undefinable "otherness."
Also included in the ticket price for each event is a one-night stay in a newly renovated Wynn Tower Suite room. For more information and to make reservations, please visit www.wynnlasvegas.com/experiences/Harlan or call Wynn Concierge at (702) 770-4362.
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ABOUT CHEF MARK LORUSSO
Chef Mark LoRusso is the executive chef of Wynn Las Vegas' award-winning SW Steakhouse, where he offers guests high quality seasonal ingredients and the finest cuts of prime, Wagyu and certified Kobe beef. LoRusso joined Wynn Las Vegas in 2005 as part of the resort's opening team, bringing knowledge and expertise from his time as the executive chef of Michael Mina's Aqua. Originally from the east coast, LoRusso attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y.
ABOUT CHEF JOSHUA SMITH
A Las Vegas native with training in traditional French cuisine, Chef Joshua Smith has helmed the kitchen at Delilah at Wynn Las Vegas since its opening. Smith's extensive experience has resulted in a menu of elevated American supper club favorites with an inventive flair. Smith honed his skills with previous experience as executive chef of Bardot Brasserie, as well as stints at Michael Mina's Seablue, Estiatorio Milos, Anisette Brasserie and more.
ABOUT CHEF MIN KIM
Trained in traditional Japanese cuisine, Chef Min Kim is the executive chef of Mizumi at Wynn Las Vegas. Prior to taking the helm in Las Vegas, Kim led the Mizumi team at Wynn Palace in Cotai where his authentic and expansive menu gained popularity with guests. Hailing from Seoul, Kim's education and career have taken him around the world with stops in Sydney, Tokyo and Macau before finally arriving in Las Vegas. The artistry and authentic Japanese flavors Kim weaves into each dish are second to none.
ABOUT WYNN LAS VEGAS
Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN) is the recipient of more Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world and in 2022 was once again honored on FORTUNE Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas consist of two luxury hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas. The resort features approximately 194,000 square feet of casino space, 21 signature dining experiences, 11 bars, two award-winning spas, approximately 513,000 rentable square feet of meeting and convention space, approximately 155,000 square feet of retail space as well as two showrooms, two nightclubs, a beach club, and recreation and leisure facilities, including Wynn Golf Club, an 18-hole, 129-acre championship golf course. For more information on Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, visit press.wynnlasvegas.com.
ABOUT DOMAIN H. WILLIAM HARLAN
Conceived in 1980 by founder H. William Harlan, the Domain is a family winegrowing endeavor built to last for generations. Under the ownership of the Harlan family, the Domain has evolved through the decades and comprises three Napa Valley properties that form its pillars: Harlan Estate, founded in 1984; BOND, founded in 1996; and Promontory, founded in 2008. Each of these undertakings is dedicated to the understanding of our land, and faithfully translating the respective characters of the individual properties into their wines.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittco Direct Investments I, LP, the direct investing arm of Pittco Management, LLC ("Pittco"), is pleased to announce its minority investment in Arrow, Inc. ("Arrow Waste").
Arrow Waste is a market-leading provider of roll-off container and waste hauling services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Pittco is excited to partner on the transaction with Carr's Hill Capital Partners Management, LP ("CHP"). Based in New Orleans, CHP is a lower middle-market private equity firm that provides capital and expertise to family & founder-owned companies in the Industrials & Business Services sectors.
"We are thrilled to invest alongside the Carr's Hill team in Arrow Waste," said Henry Guy, Pittco's Chief Investment Officer, adding, "Arrow Waste is a long-tenured market leader with a best-in-class equipment fleet positioned for significant future growth."
"The Pittco team is a great fit for CHP and Arrow Waste, and we look forward to building the business together," said H. David de Laureal, Managing Partner of CHP.
Pittco is a single-family office for the family of Pitt Hyde, founder of AutoZone, and his wife, Barbara. Pittco was established over 30 years ago, and provides investment, accounting, tax, and financial services from its headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Affirm Holdings, Inc. securities on February 10, 2022 after the Company sent a Tweet concerning its Second Quarter 2022 financial results at approximately 1:15 p.m. EST.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until April 29, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to the filed complaint, on February 10, 2022 at approximately 1:15 p.m., Affirm issued a Tweet from its official account in which the Company disclosed certain metrics from its second quarter 2022 financial results. The Tweet, which was published prior to the Company's planned release of its financial results, portrayed a highly successful quarter, which included an increase in revenue of 77%. This caused Affirm's share price to spike nearly 10% in intra-day trading. The Tweet was materially misleading, in that it omitted to disclose the full details of Affirm's second quarter financial results. Affirm deleted the Tweet and released its full second quarter financial results ahead of schedule. The full financial results were lackluster – with the Company posting a loss of $0.57 per share, compared with analyst expectations of $0.37 per share.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gabriela Hearst and Mytheresa hosted an intimate luncheon at the famed Eleven Madison Park restaurant to celebrate New York Fashion Week. Michael Kliger, CEO of Mytheresa, co-hosted the event with Gabriela Hearst.
Chef Daniel Humm created a four-course, fully plant-based tasting menu that included dishes such as chilled celery juice with honeydew, celtuce steamed dumplings, grilled squash with poblano pepper and seitan, and fresh peaches with cherry and almond.
All guests in attendance received an Eleven Madison Home box which includes chef-curated, plant- based meals and snacks. Every purchase of an Eleven Madison Home box helps provide meals to those experiencing food insecurity in New York City, in partnership with Rethink Food, a non-profit organization which was founded to address hunger by contributing to a sustainable and equitable food system.
As part of the brands' commitment to sustainability, all of the plants used in the décor were seasonal and locally sourced, and will be donated to local gardens.
Please credit all images: Mytheresa x Gabriela Hearst NYFW
Photographer: Ivonne TNT, BFA
Videographer: Beej Harris, Clay Film
Where: Eleven Madison Park Restaurant, New York, NY
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Guests included:
Radhika Jones
Kristina O'Neill
Derek Blasberg
Gucci Westman
Stephanie Shepherd
Charlotte Groeneveld
Johannes Hübel
Olivia Palermo
Lisa Aiken
Nicole Fritton
Athena Calderone
Meena Harris
Stefano Tonchi
Maya Stepper
Yan Yan Chan
Gabriela Hearst, Founder and Creative Director of Gabriela Hearst
Michael Kliger, CEO, Mytheresa
Thiery Colin, CEO, Gabriela Hearst
Isabel May, Chief Customer Experience Officer and Managing Director, Mytheresa
Heather Kaminetsky, President, Mytheresa North America
Daniel Humm, Owner, Eleven Madison Park
About Gabriela Hearst
Gabriela Hearst grew up on her family's ranch in Uruguay, where the notion of luxury meant things were beautifully crafted and made to last which inspired the launch of her eponymous label in Fall 2015. She wanted a brand that reflected purpose in every piece - Luxury collections with a conscience, or "honest luxury". Gabriela's runway shows have been an eminent example of sustainability, using deadstock fabrics, and eliminating plastic use. Her SS20 collection marked the first ever carbon neutral runway show. She was the winner of the 2016/17 International Woolmark Prize for Womenswear, the 2020 CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year. In December 2020, she was named Creative Director at Chloé, and most recently, she was named 1 of the 25 most Influential Women of 2021 by the Financial Times.
About Eleven Madison Park
Eleven Madison Park is a plant-based fine dining restaurant that overlooks Madison Square Park in New York City. First opened in 1998 as a French brasserie, the restaurant has been headed by Chef Daniel Humm since 2006 and owned by his company Make it Nice Hospitality since 2011. Eleven Madison Park has evolved significantly under his leadership both in food and in experience, earning several accolades including 4 stars from the New York Times and 3 stars from the Michelin guide.
In 2021, Eleven Madison Park reopened its doors post-pandemic as a completely plant-based restaurant. The desire to reinvent and push the boundaries of fine dining has always been at the heart of Eleven Madison Park, and the team is committed to showcasing their respect for the craft through the precision of their cooking, the elegance of their service, and the passion for their work.
Every dinner purchased at Eleven Madison Park helps provide meals to New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity. These meals are served from the Eleven Madison Truck, which is operated by restaurant staff in partnership with Rethink Food.
About Mytheresa
Mytheresa is one of the leading global luxury fashion e-commerce platforms. Mytheresa was launched in 2006 and offers ready-to-wear, shoes, bags and accessories for women, men and kids. The highly curated edit focuses on true luxury with designer brands such as Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, LOEWE, Loro Piana, Moncler, Prada, Saint Laurent, Valentino and many more. Mytheresa's unique digital experience is based on a sharp focus on high-end luxury shoppers, exclusive product and content offerings, leading technology and analytical platforms as well as high quality service operations. The NYSE listed company reported €612.1 million net sales (+36.2% vs. FY20) in its first fiscal year as a public company (https://investors.mytheresa.com).
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Whistleblower told FDA about baby formula issues months before recall, complaint says
(CNN) - A whistleblower complained to the Food and Drug Administration about safety concerns months before infant formula was taken off store shelves, according to newly released documents.
Three popular brands of formula produced at the Abbott Nutrition plant in Sturgis, Michigan were recalled in February.
Multiple babies got a rare and serious bacterial infection after drinking the formula, and two children died.
The recall included several types of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare brand products.
The whistleblower complaint was sent in October and released this week.
A former employee at the plant laid out concerns about poor cleaning practices, falsified records and instances where employees knowingly put out formula that may have been contaminated.
The complaint says the employee was fired for raising safety concerns, and he was one of several people who came forward about safety issues.
Abbott said it’s investigating and cooperating with the FDA’s investigation.
The federal agency also is under scrutiny for its handling of the case. After receiving the complaint in October, the former employee was not interviewed until December.
The FDA did not do an in-person inspection of the Sturgis facility until January.
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED), released the following statement on the Long-Term Budget Outlook released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO):
"CBO's projections have once again showed that our long-run fiscal trajectory is unsustainable. CBO projects that debt will grow from 98 percent of GDP to 185 percent over the next 30 years, and that debt service payments by the Treasury will more than quadruple as a share of the economy, reaching 7.2 percent of GDP and threatening every item of discretionary spending.
CED has long urged policymakers to address our significant fiscal challenges urgently. The debt incurred during and prior to the pandemic makes us more vulnerable to rising interest rates. Now, interest rates are rising, increasing the debt service burden in real time as Treasury borrowing is rolled over at higher rates.
CED solutions to our fiscal crisis include:
- A fundamentally reformed health care system based on cost-responsible consumer choice among private health care plans;
- Eliminating tax preferences for particular sources or uses of income to make the tax code simpler and fairer and yield additional revenues with the lowest possible tax rates;
- Enactment of a full set of annual appropriations bills to exercise oversight and identify inefficiencies and potential savings;
- Ensuring that future legislation is fully paid for without costs hidden by budget gimmicks and finding sources for additional revenues to meet the challenges of an aging workforce; and
- Adopting a credible plan to pay back the pandemic debt over the coming decades with a dedicated funding mechanism. CED also recommends considering the establishment of a successor to the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (the "Bowles-Simpson Commission"), or even an empowered legislative vehicle like the "super-committee" used in 2011.
These CBO projections show that, if we do not adopt these solutions, our government risks a cycle of high interest, high deficits, and high debt service payments, and generations will devote an increasing share of their livelihood to paying for past choices."
About CED
The Committee for Economic Development (CED) is the public policy center of The Conference Board. The nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. CED Trustees are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies who bring their unique experience to address today's pressing policy issues. Collectively they represent 30+ industries, over a trillion dollars in revenue, and over 4 million employees. www.ced.org
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Spero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spero") (NASDAQ: SPRO) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 6, 2021 and May 2, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Spero, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Spero includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") for the Company's product candidate, Tebipenem HBr, were insufficient to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"); (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 25, 2022
Aggrieved Spero investors only have until July 25, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Milwaukee police have taken a man into custody after three people, including a teenager, were shot Friday night near the arena where the Milwaukee Bucks were playing in the NBA Playoffs.
Two men -- aged 29 and 26 -- and a 16-year-old girl were wounded in the shooting, Milwaukee Police Capt. Warren Allen said in a statement.
The incident occurred around 9:12 p.m. close to the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Highland Avenue, about a block from the Bucks' home court at Fiserv Forum.
"There was a 19-year-old male taken into custody in connection with this incident," Allen said. "Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office."
Police did not disclose the names of the people involved nor a possible motive.
The Bucks lost to the Celtics on Friday night-- 108-95 -- forcing a seventh game on Sunday to determine who will play Miami in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Three Flavors Available at Whole Foods on June 24
HACKENSACK, N.J., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Violife, the leading maker of vegan cheeses, is expanding into a new category with three plant-based dips launching at Whole Foods retail locations on June 24. All three flavors (MSRP $5.29) are top selling flavors for dairy dips: French Onion, Spinach & Artichoke, and Ranch.
These classic and delicious dips are what you know and love, while being free from dairy, nuts, soy, gluten, and preservatives.
French Onion
- Violife French Onion Dip is 100% plant-based, made with simple ingredients like coconut oil and real onions, and packs all the creamy goodness of a classic French Onion dip so you can dip, dunk, dollop, or drench everything from chips to veggies without the dairy. Bon appétit, mon chéris!
Spinach & Artichoke
- Spinach and artichokes on their own are great but put them in a creamy, cheesy dip, and boom - instant fan-favorite! Violife Spinach & Artichoke dip is 100% vegan, made with simple plant-based ingredients including coconut oil and real spinach and artichokes.
Ranch
- When it comes to dips and dressings, ranch might hold the crown. Violife Ranch dip is 100% plant-based, made with simple ingredients including coconut oil and herbs so you can dip and dress your favorite foods with all the delectable creaminess of the ranch you know and love - without the dairy. Your crudites never stood a chance.
"Consumers love the taste and convenience of dips, and we are excited to bring Violife's delicious plant-based take on these classic flavors to life!" said Debra Yoo, Senior Brand Manager at Violife. "We know that these new dips will appeal to consumers across the country, whether they are vegan, dairy-free, or curious about plant-based foods."
To find the nearest Whole Foods location to purchase the dips and other Violife products, please visit: https://violifefoods.com/us/where-we-are-locator/.
About Violife
At Violife, we want everyone to live life to the fullest. Originating from ''vios'', the Greek word for life, Violife therefore means life squared. We bring people together by making food that everyone can enjoy. Based in Thessalonica in Greece, since the 1990's Violife has been dedicated to making great-tasting,100% vegan, non-dairy and non-GMO foods. Violife products were created over 20 years ago by three friends in Greece who wanted to eat cheese throughout the 100 days of fasting observed under the Greek Orthodox calendar which prohibits eating dairy products.
To learn more about Violife, please visit the Violife YouTube channel to view our EPIC Movie or visit www.violifefoods.com/recipes and check out @ViolifeUS on Instagram for recipe inspiration - from dairy-free dinners to delicious vegan desserts.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – White House officials want Americans to get the new version of the COVID-19 vaccine now in order to be protected through the holiday season.
White House COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha explained “this is a new vaccine; this is the first major update since the original vaccines were created two years ago.”
Dr. Jha noted this new, once-a-year shot specifically targets the new variants.
“We’re still seeing thousands of people get admitted to the hospital every day, we’re seeing four to five hundred people dying every day of this virus,” Jha said.
Officials urge Americans ages 12-and-older to get this new vaccine before Halloween in order to have maximum protection through the entire holiday season.
This applies even if someone has had COVID or any of the previous shots.
“We’re seeing a lot of people get reinfected, we’re seeing a lot of people get breakthrough infections from that original vaccine,” Jha explained.
Democrats are trying to get more than $22 billion in the upcoming short-term government spending bill to continue fighting the virus and keep free shots available.
But Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s against more spending.
“We’ve got between $150 and $200 billion still left out there for COVID that we’ve already passed. Now, why do we need more money for it? I mean let’s spend the money that we’ve got,” Tuberville (R-AL) said.
The spending bill must be passed by October 1 to avoid a government shutdown. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/white-house-encourages-covid-boosters-ahead-of-holidays/ | 2022-09-09T22:08:21Z |
Pet Honesty's exclusive national pet retail partnership with Petco is the ecommerce brand's first leap to brick-and-mortar stores
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet Honesty, a leading natural, premium pet health supplements brand, announced today that its fan favorite dog supplements are now available at over 1,500 Petco locations nationwide and at Petco.com through an exclusive national pet retail partnership with Petco Health and Wellness Company.
"Over the last four years, Pet Honesty has built a loyal and growing online following of health-conscious pet parents who seek products made with natural ingredients," said Richard Greenberg, CEO of Pet Honesty. "We are on a mission to help pet parents elevate pet vitality for more joyful moments together and are thrilled to advance this cause by providing our most popular pet supplements at trusted Petco stores nationwide."
Pet Honesty continues to expand its availability and leadership in helping pet parents support their four-legged family members' health through pet supplements made with sought-after natural and premium active ingredients in a soft chew form and a variety of delicious tastes loved by 98 percent of dogs¹. Pet Honesty starts with a proactive approach to health with its leading Multivitamin 10-in-1, which is formulated to support adult dogs' overall health everyday through a variety of supplements and vitamins they do not typically get in food alone. Pet Honesty also offers a full range of pet supplements that are formulated to support key functional areas for dogs and cats when more targeted support is needed such as joint health, immune health, digestive health, skin health, calming and more.
The Pet Honesty point-of-purchase display at Petco stores provides pet parents with an educational shopping experience that is comparable to when they seek supplements for their own health. According to the latest Packaged Facts survey data², pet supplement purchasers are more likely to be supplement takers themselves. With 80 percent of Americans now using dietary supplements³, Pet Honesty is poised to help more health-conscious pet parents across the country include their pets in a supplement routine that is specially formulated for them.
Pet Honesty has earned the NASC Quality Seal and is committed to educating pet parents about the functional benefits of its vet-recommended supplements with full transparency on its labels and all consumer touchpoints. The brand's product pledge to pet parents is to provide a taste your pet will love and results you can trust with the most effective natural and other premium ingredients, and no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors and formulated without wheat, soy or corn.
Pet Honesty, a trusted leader in premium, natural pet health products, is on a mission to help pet parents elevate their pet's vitality for more joyful moments together. Founded originally as an innovative e-commerce brand in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, TX, the company specializes in vet-approved pet supplements made with natural base ingredients and premium active ingredients, providing functional pet health benefits backed by science and certified by the NASC. Pet Honesty products are formulated in an FDA registered facility in the U.S.A. and available for purchase online at Pethonesty.com, Amazon, Chewy, Petco.com, and at Petco retail stores nationwide and select neighborhood pet retailers. For personalized guidance and education about Pet Honesty products, visit Pethonesty.com and follow @PetHonesty on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
¹Pet Honesty is committed to ensuring pets enjoy the taste of their chewy supplements by commissioning independent acceptability studies using industry standard methodologies to measure taste preferences.
²Source: Packaged Facts: Pet Supplements in the U.S., 8th Edition
³Source: The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Weber Inc. ("Weber") (NYSE:WEBR) 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 and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Weber Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's August 2021 initial public offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Weber, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/weber-inc-loss-submission-form?prid=30820&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Weber includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: September 27, 2022
Aggrieved Weber investors only have until September 27, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Vincent Wong, Esq.
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Tel. 212.425.1140
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Elmo gets his COVID-19 vaccine in new Sesame Street PSA
(CNN) - Sesame Street is promoting vaccination against COVID-19 for young kids.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational group behind Sesame Street, released a PSA in which Elmo, who is 3 years old, has just gotten vaccinated.
“There was a little pinch, but that was OK,” Elmo says. “Elmo was really glad to have daddy and baby David there with him.”
Elmo’s dad Louie tells his son, “You were super-duper today getting your COVID vaccine, Elmo.”
Moderna and Pfizer’s vaccines got emergency use approval in the U.S. this month for kids as young as 6 months old.
A Sesame Workshop spokeswoman says they hope the PSA will inspire parents and caregivers across the U.S. to speak with their health care providers to learn about how the vaccines can keep young kids and their families healthy.
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Upstart menstrual care brand questions what constitutes "indecent, obscene, profane" content on TV with billboards near D.C. federal buildings.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Menstrual care brand MOONS launched their "Our Bodies Are Not Indecent" campaign this week, calling attention to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) prohibition of menstrual blood on broadcast television as "obscene, indecent, profane content."
Images of menstruators with the FCC seal as a censorship device over blood stains is making waves in Washington, D.C. this week as the billboard truck drives around the FCC building and prominent media organizations. Campaign copy explains that "Our blood is not obscene. Our bodies are not indecent. Our experiences are not profane. Our cycles are powerful and they deserve respect."
Viewers are invited to sign a petition encouraging the FCC to end its outdated censorship policies around menstruation.
At a moment in the public consciousness when bodily autonomy is at risk and women's experiences are being ignored, MOONS hopes to raise awareness around the importance of normalizing menstruators' bodies and realities, in part through representation in media.
The campaign also questions the acceptance of violence-based blood in media, but not the blood of natural experiences.
"The more comfortable we become talking about bodies, cycles, and women's health, the more understanding there will be. And with understanding comes attention and respect," said CEO and co-founder Rachel Donovan Geller.
Co-founder Kaity Potak adds, "Dismantling stigma is the heart of MOONS, and this campaign aims to do so at a higher level. Banning menstrual blood sends the message that it's bad or shameful. It's time to send a new message."
The campaign was developed with agency BCW, led by CCO Fede Garcia. To learn more about MOONS and the #NotIndecent campaign, please visit www.ourmoons.com
About MOONS
Founded in 2021, MOONS is changing the language, culture, and experience surrounding menstruation and other key phases of menstruators' lives. Their first product, duets™, combines a compact tampon + slim liner in one convenient pouch, making it the first-ever product system designed by women to end period stains. MOONS is proud to have an all female executive team led by CEO and Co-Founder, Rachel Donovan Geller and CCO & Co-Founder, Kaity Potak. MOONS is headquartered in New York's Hudson Valley.
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Canceled flights mar first weekend of summer for travelers
(AP) - The unofficial start of summer over the Memorial Day weekend offers a troubling glimpse of what lies ahead for travelers during the peak vacation season.
U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,800 flights from Thursday through Monday, or about 2% of their schedules, according to tracking service FlightAware.
Delta Air Lines, usually among the top performers, had the worst record among major carriers with more than 800 canceled flights over the five-day span.
“This was a chance for airlines to show that last summer’s delays would not be repeated this summer, and yet, it was not to be,” said Helane Becker, an analyst for banking firm Cowen, who blamed the disruptions on bad weather, air traffic control delays, airline crew members calling in sick, and long security lines at some airports.
“We expect a busy summer, and are concerned about the industry’s ability to handle the demand,” Becker said.
The good news was that cancellations were down sharply on Tuesday. FlightAware reported only about 50 by late morning on the East Coast.
Various forecasts of high numbers of travelers over the weekend proved to be accurate. The Transportation Security Administration reported screening more than 11 million people at airport checkpoints from Thursday through Monday.
That was down 9% from the same days in 2019, but an increase of almost 25% over last year. Crowds of just under 2.4 million on both Thursday and Friday nearly matched the pandemic high set on the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year.
Delta did not immediately comment Tuesday about its weekend troubles. Last week, the Atlanta-based airline said it was being challenged by several factors including rising COVID-19 cases among workers, and it trimmed its July and August schedules in an effort to improve reliability.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Enochian BioSciences, Inc. ("Enochian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ENOB) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Enochian investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between January 17, 2018 and June 27, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ENOB investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Enochian during the relevant time frame, you have until September 26, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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- Disclose achievement and improvement on economic, social, and environmental commitments
- Contain corporate will to take sustainability as its management philosophy since its foundation
- Write based on the GRI standards and self-disclose to the DART electronic disclosure system
YONGIN, South Korea, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noul Co., Ltd., (376930.KR), a KOSDAQ-listed biotech startup, has released its 2021 Sustainability Report, including corporate sustainability performances. Through the report, Noul reviews its economic, social, and environmental business activities, identifies the value and impact, and reports to the stakeholders every year. The report is the second publication after 2020.
Noul is a biotech startup that develops and manufactures next-generation diagnostic platforms. Its representative product, miLab™ Diagnostic Platform, is a diagnostic solution that provides on-site diagnosis. From sample preparation to imaging and AI analysis, miLab™ performs the microscopic diagnosis procedures which are known as the gold standard in blood diagnostics into a fully automated benchtop platform. Combined with embedded AI and patented NGSI cartridges, miLab™ provides an accurate analysis in 15 minutes using just 5μl of blood.
The 2021 Noul Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the GRI standards. Considering Noul's rapid product development and organizational growth, the report spent a lot of pages on introducing the company and its products. The report consisted of 1) introduction of the company and product, 2) sustainability implementation system and governance for sustainability, and 3) key achievements. It also comprehensively summarized both financial and non-financial performances to communicate transparently with stakeholders who participate in the company's growth.
2021 Noul's Focus Areas and Key Achievements
- IPO: Earning credibility in our technology, business feasibility and management capability through technology special listing
- Market Entry: Kicking off meaningful sales in the domestic/international markets and expanding global business
- R&D: Selected as a member of a large-scale cancer diagnostics research project and undertaking next-generation research in earnest
- Governance: Laying the groundwork to promote the expertise and diversity of the Board and establish sound governance
- Quality Improvement: Establishing a quality system to manufacture safe and reliable products
- Human and Labor Rights: Establishing systems and a corporate culture that respect human rights and embrace diversity
- Capacity Building: Pursuing a self-reinforcing growth cycle between Noul and its members through capacity building and work engagement
- Environment and Climate Change: Initiating our activity to independently measure GHG emissions and pursue the green transition
- Health and Safety: Initiating systemic activities to bolster our company-wide health and safety capabilities
Meanwhile, Noul self-disclosed the report to the DART electronic disclosure system on July 8th for communicating with stakeholders including investors about the corporate sustainability progress and improvement.
David Lim, a CEO of Noul, said, "As specified in our Articles of Incorporation, our sustainability philosophy forms the foundation of our organizational management. Our overarching mid/long-term approach is to build sustainability across our entire business and organizational operation at the management system level, making steady and needed improvements each year. We transparently report our sustainability performances annually to stakeholders, including members, investors, customers, and partners who have participated in Noul's mission from our early startup days. Noul will continue to focus on internalizing sustainability, which is the basis for solid growth and outstanding performance."
The 2021 Noul Sustainability Report can be downloaded from the Noul website.
About Noul
Noul, a biotech startup that develops and manufactures next-generation diagnostic platforms, was established in December 2015 based on the mission of 'explore global challenges that threaten human health and life, discover novel potential solutions, and realize those possibilities'. At Noul, experts from various fields including bio, AI, S/W, mechanics, and manufacturing are gathered to solve important human health problems.
Noul's representative product, miLab™ Diagnostic Platform, is a decentralized diagnostic platform that provides on-site diagnosis. It is a solution that differentiates diagnostic convenience while maintaining the accuracy of microscopic diagnosis procedures which is known as the gold standard in blood diagnostics. From sample preparation to imaging and AI analysis, miLab™ performs the microscopic diagnosis procedures into a fully automated benchtop platform, and provides an accurate analysis in 15 minutes using just 5μl of blood.
Noul has strived to mature into a company grounded in the philosophy of sustainability since its foundation. Taking sustainability into its central philosophy of corporate management, Noul focuses on internalizing sustainability values in business practices, technology and product developments, and organizational operations. The sustainability of Noul is to comply with ethical and legal standards as a corporate citizen and to balance economic, social, and environmental values on the responsible relationships with stakeholders.
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Elijah Wood, Sean Astin and the core cast of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy are understandably protective of the beloved fantasy property. But they won't tolerate racism or hatred toward the new generation of Tolkien actors.
Several performers in Amazon's new series "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" have been besieged by hateful comments from viewers who have criticized casting people of color as Elves, Dwarves and Harfoots, among other fictional races. (Most of the roles were created for the show, including the Silvan elf Arondir, played by Ismael Cruz Córdova, and Princess Disa the dwarf, portrayed by Sophia Nomvete, two actors who have been the targets of hateful messaging.)
Cast members have spoken out about the racist comments they've received, and now, they have the support of original hobbits Wood, Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, who played Frodo, Samwise, Merry and Pippin, respectively. All four actors appeared wearing gear that reads, in Elvish, "You all are welcome here," along with several ears of different characters in a spectrum of skin tones. (Tolkien created various dialects of Elvish for his works.)
The shirts and hats were made by Don Marshall, a TikTok user with more than 590,000 followers who shares "obscure 'LOTR' facts." Earlier this month Marshall, who expressed enthusiasm about the new series and its new characters, asked his fans to help him identify users who left racist comments on his videos, saying he'd blocked around 100 of them already.
Cast members contend with racist comments
J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote "The Hobbit" and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy between World Wars I and II and in the period following, has been accused by some readers of espousing racist ideas in his novels, particularly in his portrayal of Elves, Dwarves and Orcs. And Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy features next-to-no people of color in critical roles.
"The Rings of Power," meanwhile, includes people of color in central roles, including Córdova, Nomvete and Nazanin Boniadi, who plays Bronwyn. The British-Iranian actress thanked the "tenacious, brave and resilient women of (her) homeland" for inspiring her character.
But some fans have been angered by the newly inclusive Middle-earth, sending hateful comments to the actors themselves amid reports of the series being "review-bombed" (that is, flooding the internet with so many poor reviews that it misrepresents the true percentage of critics and viewers who liked it).
Córdova, an Afro-Latino actor from Puerto Rico, is the first person of color to play a Tolkien elf, and yet for the past two years, he's been inundated with "pure and vicious hate speech" on social media, he told Esquire.
"I fought so hard for this role for this very reason," he said. "I felt that I could carry that torch. I made sure that my elf was the most Elven, the most incredible, because I knew this was coming."
Nomvete, too, anticipated a hateful reaction to her casting, especially as she's also the first woman dwarf in a filmed adaptation of Tolkien's work. She told the Daily Beast that she's mostly focused on improving representation in the fantasy realm.
"People of color exist in the world. And so I find it utter madness that we don't or couldn't exist within the world of fantasy, of all places."
Other members of the cast have defended each other: Morfydd Clark, who plays the elf hero Galadriel, told Inverse that fan claims that the series strays from Tolkien's original ideas are unfounded.
"This idea that anyone could know exactly what (Tolkien) would've wanted or what he would've liked is, I feel, nonsense," she said.
Córdova thanked Astin and Wood for supporting the cast of "Rings of Power."
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An 11-year-old survivor of the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde, Texas, feared the gunman would come back for her so she smeared herself in her friend's blood and played dead.
Miah Cerrillo spoke exclusively to CNN about her horrific experience that day inside the classroom where the mass shooting took place.
Miah said she and her classmates were watching the movie "Lilo and Stitch" in Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia's classroom when the teachers got word there was a shooter in the building, she told CNN's "New Day."
One teacher went to lock the door, but Miah says the shooter was right there — and shot out the window in the door.
She described it all happening so fast — her teacher backed into the classroom and the gunman followed. She told CNN the shooter looked at one of her teachers in the eye, said, "Goodnight," and then shot her.
He opened fire, shooting the other teacher and many of Miah's friends. She said bullets flew by her, and fragments hit her shoulders and head. The girl was later treated at the hospital and released for fragment wounds.
Miah said after shooting students in her class, the suspect went through a door into an adjoining classroom. And she heard screams, and the sound of shots in that classroom. After the shots stopped, though, she says the shooter started playing music -- sad music. She described the music as the kind where "you want people to die."
The girl and a friend managed to grab her dead teacher's phone and call 911 for help. She said she told a dispatcher, "Please send help because we're in trouble."
Miah said she was scared the gunman would return to her classroom to kill her and a few other surviving friends. So, she dipped her hands in the blood of a classmate -- who lay next to her, already dead — and then smeared the blood all over herself to play dead.
Miah said it felt like three hours that she lay there, covered in her classmate's blood, with her friends.
She told CNN she assumed at that point the police hadn't arrived on the scene yet.
She said afterwards, she overheard talk of police waiting outside the school. As she recounted this part of the story during the interview, she started crying, saying she just didn't understand why they didn't come inside and rescue them.
Miah's mother said her daughter is traumatized. The child's parents have started a GoFundMe specifically to pay for her therapy.
Miah was too scared to speak on camera, or to a man, because of what she experienced, but she wanted to share her story so people can know what it's like to live through a school shooting. She says hopefully it can help prevent a tragedy like this from happening to other children.
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Three days of Earth Day deals, sweepstakes, discounts and more
LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® is pleased to announce the culmination of its month-long Earth Day celebration with three days of special Earth Day Deals, April 22-24th. Customers are invited to shop for fantastic Earth Day deals, enjoy special in-store programming, (including the Beyond Pesticides fundraising program) gift card giveaways, and more!
DISCOUNTS, GIVEAWAYS, SWEEPSTAKES & {N}POWER® PERKS
Customers will enjoy special Earth Day Deals from April 22–24 on eco-friendly products such as Stasher® reusable silicone bags, Natural Grocers® Brand cleaning products, Endangered Species Chocolate®, Equal Exchange Organic Coffee®, Green Goblin® vinegar weed killer, and much more! [i]
{N}POWER FAMILY PERKS
Members of {N}power, Natural Grocers' free loyalty program, will have access to additional promotions throughout April, with special consideration on Daily Doorbuster Deals, April 22 – 24.*
- April 22 – 24: {N}power members will receive a free limited-edition Ladybug Love reusable bag and free sticker with purchase. [ii]
- April 22–24: {N}power members will be treated to exclusive daily doorbuster deals on select fan-favorite products,[iii] limit of two each:
*{N}power, Natural Grocers' loyalty program is free to join and offers exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits, and other members-only features. Customers can sign up for {N}power here or by texting 'organic' to 72345.[iv]
EARTH DAY GIVEAWAYS & SWEEPSTAKES
- April 22: One Natural Grocers Brand cleaning product will be randomly given out at checkout at all stores.[v]
- April 22-24: Customers can enter for a chance to win Natural Grocers gift cards by filling out an entry form in-person at their local store. [vi]
GIVEAWAYS & SWEEPSTAKES THROUGH APRIL
- Customers have a chance to win a "Tree-T Yourself, Outdoor Adventure" grand prize package, courtesy of Endangered Species Chocolate®, which includes:
- Customers can enter for a chance to win Natural Grocers gift cards by filling out an entry form in-person at their local store.[vii]
- Customers are invited to count the ladybugs placed throughout the pages of the April 2022 Natural Grocers good4u® Health Hotline® magazine, for the chance to win a $500 Natural Grocers gift card.
BEYOND PESTICIDES & LADYBUG LOVE
Through the month of April, Natural Grocers is also celebrating the fifth year of Ladybug Love. This annual campaign aims to bring awareness to the precious insects that play a crucial role in the stability of our food supply and regenerative farming. Fundraising efforts will benefit a nonprofit partner, Beyond Pesticides, for its Organic Parks Projects to help reduce synthetic pesticide use at local parks in Natural Grocers' communities.
TAKE THE PLEDGE & CONTRIBUTE
Natural Grocers invites customers to pledge for the first time or renew their commitment to protecting beneficial insects by committing not to use chemicals that harm ladybugs and other beneficial insects on their lawn or garden and support 100% organic produce. Natural Grocers' goal is to raise $250,000 in April for Beyond Pesticides through the following in-store fundraising opportunities:
- Natural Grocers will donate $1.00 to Beyond Pesticides for every Ladybug Love pledge signed, whether it's a first-time signer or a renewed pledge, from April 1 – 30. [IX]
- For every Ladybug Zip Pouch sold in April, Natural Grocers will donate $2 to Beyond Pesticides.
- Customers will have the opportunity to make contributions to Beyond Pesticides ($1, $5 or $10) upon checkout at any one of Natural Grocers' 162 store locations nationwide.
BEYOND EARTH MONTH
Natural Grocers believes in advocating for the Earth year-round. The Company makes every effort to base its product standards on relevant scientific evidence to best support the sustainability and health of the food system, Crew members, and its communities. It is committed to continuing to drive higher product standards within the industry, while maintaining "Always AffordableSM Pricing" to its customers.
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ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in 20 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.
[i] Offers valid only from 4/22/2022 – 4/24/2022 for in-store customer purchases at participating stores and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[ii] Limit one per {N}power customer. Valid 4/22/21 – 4/24/21 only while supplies last. No rainchecks. {N}power offers available only to registered members and are subject to program terms and conditions available at www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
[iii] Limit two per [N}power customer. Valid 4/22/21 – 4/24/21 only while supplies last. No rainchecks. {N}power offers available only to registered members and are subject to program terms and conditions available at www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
[iv] Message and data rates may apply. See naturalgrocers.com/privacy for our Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for the {N}Power terms of use.
[v] Giveaway includes one Natural Grocers Brand Organic Cleaning Product (of store's choosing) randomly given away at checkout. Offer valid on April 22 only. Limit one per store per hour at checkout. Offer valid only while supplies last. No rain checks.
[vi] No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. NGVC employees and their families are not eligible to win. Maximum one entry per person per prize category. Sweepstakes starts 4/1/2022 and ends on 4/30/2022. For official rules and complete details, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
[vii] No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. Contest starts 4/1/2022 and ends on 4/30/2022. For official rules and complete details, visit www.chocolatebar.com/natural-grocers-earth-day-contest/. Sponsor: Endangered Species Chocolate, Inc. Customers can also enter online at www.chocolatebar.com/natural-grocers-earth-day-contest/.
[viii] No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. NGVC employees and their families are not eligible to win. Maximum one entry per person per prize category. Sweepstakes starts 4/1/2022 and ends on 4/30/2022. For official rules and complete details, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
[ix] Pledge must be made between 4/1/2022 - 4/30/2022 at naturalgrocers.com/ladybuglove to qualify for matching donation. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. will make a matching donation of up to $25,000 in support of the $250,000 Beyond Pesticides Fundraiser.
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Milwaukee’s Patrick Baldwin Jr. says he’s entering NBA draft
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Patrick Baldwin Jr. has announced he is entering the NBA draft. The move comes several weeks after his father was fired as Milwaukee coach. Baldwin announced his decision in a social media post. The 6-foot-9 Baldwin is a former top-10 recruit who chose Milwaukee for the opportunity to play for his father, Pat Baldwin. Baldwin struggled with injuries throughout his freshman season. He played in just 11 of Milwaukee’s 32 games as the Panthers went 10-22. Milwaukee fired Pat Baldwin as coach after the season. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/22/milwaukees-patrick-baldwin-jr-says-hes-entering-nba-draft/ | 2022-04-22T16:40:24Z |
The Fed is about to make history again
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve Wednesday as it wraps up a crucial policy meeting in Washington, DC, the outcome of which will have repercussions for millions of American families and businesses, as well as the economy, ahead of the midterm elections.
For the first time in 22 years the central bank is expected to raise interest rates by a half-percentage point, part of a series of aggressive moves it’s anticipated to make in order to cool down the economy amid the worst inflation in 40 years.
In March, the Fed hiked its benchmark borrowing rate for the first time since late 2018, upping it by a quarter-percentage-point.
But since then, inflation has continued to rage, hitting a fresh 40-year high. While the labor market has recovered further, the Fed’s more common pace of quarter-percentage-point increases might just not cut it this time.
Economists — including some at the Fed — believe that America is nearing what experts call “maximum employment.” And with the Russia-Ukraine conflict still raging, price pressure on things like food and energy is unlikely to abate any time soon. This makes for the perfect tight monetary policy cocktail.
Even so, investors have already priced in the anticipated rate hike — after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said last month that a half-point hike “will be on the table” — so the stock market shouldn’t be shocked by Wednesday afternoon’s policy announcement. The devil will be in the details and in the guidance from the Fed’s policy-making committee, as well as its plans for its enormous balance sheet.
“I expect the Fed to signal another half-percentage-point hike is likely at their next decision in June, and that additional hikes — probably no specifics on the number or magnitude — are coming in the second half of the year,” said Bill Adams, chief economist at Comerica Bank.
“The Fed wants short-term interest rates to get back to a level that is at least neutral — meaning neither adding or subtracting to growth — as fast as possible without causing turmoil in financial markets,” Adams added.
Yet it is hard to tell exactly where this neutral level is. It might be around 2.5% or below, according to Adams.
The central bank’s decision will be published at 2 p.m. ET, followed by the first in-person press conference with Chairman Powell since the pandemic began.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced that the company's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per common share. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2022 and is payable on or about July 15, 2022.
About Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
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Updates include enhancements to the intuitive workflow builder, ability to create staff assignment calendars and assign staff across departments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Critical Alert, a TigerConnect Company, today announced the release of CommonPath Enterprise Platform version 2.8. Part of the Critical Alert Patient Event Management portfolio, CommonPath Enterprise Platform version 2.8 adds encryption of HL7 data to protect sensitive patient information, integration with leading Clinical Communication and Collaboration solutions, as well as enhancements to existing capabilities such as assignment planning and alarm panel configurations.
"In the acute care space, seconds matter. The CommonPath Enterprise Platform allows health care workers to focus on the hard work of saving lives," said Wil Lukens, General Manager, Critical Alert. "As pioneers in patient communication and monitoring, we know how important these upgrades are to our customers. We will continue to be responsive to feedback and make meaningful enhancements to our software to benefit the end-user and provide the most value to our customers."
Used in healthcare settings ranging from hospitals to ambulatory surgery centers, the CommonPath Enterprise Platform includes nurse call, alarm management and event notification, and patient experience management. Version 2.8 includes an intuitive workflow builder and staff assignment client.
CommonPath Enterprise Platform 2.8 enables easy administration, high availability, and an extensive library of clinical integrations. Customers also have access to 24/7 technical support, the ability to integrate with a Clinical Care and Collaboration (CC&C) platform, and FDA Class II Alarm Management and Event Notification. With upgraded redundancy features, organizations will be able to minimize downtime and deploy virtual servers to ensure high availability. Customers can also configure the platform to their needs, ensuring they can respond rapidly to the alarms that matter most.
Facilities who are interested in transitioning to Critical Alert's CommonPath Enterprise Platform version 2.8 can contact Tony Natale, Sr. Director of Sales, (tnatale@criticalalert.com) for more information.
CommonPath Enterprise Platform version 2.8 underscores Critical Alert's commitment to delivering innovative healthcare solutions that ease the burden of clinical workers and contribute to improving the quality of patient care.
About Critical Alert
Critical Alert enables hospitals and healthcare enterprises to give patients a voice, empower clinical staff with actionable intelligence, and unburden their support and IT teams. Critical Alert delivers cost-effective enterprise-class, software-based products, services, and strategies. CommonPath Enterprise is a software-driven patient communications platform, FDA-cleared as a Class II Medical Device, and includes UL-1069 nurse call, overlay software to modernize legacy nurse call systems, patient experience monitoring, advanced clinical analytics, and a portfolio of integrated partner offerings. Critical Alert is part of the TigerConnect family of clinical collaboration and communication solutions. To learn more about Critical alert, visit www.criticalalert.com.
About TigerConnect
TigerConnect transforms healthcare with the industry's most widely adopted clinical collaboration platform – uniquely modernizing how doctors, nurses, care teams, patients, and data connect. With solutions spanning care communication, patient engagement, scheduling, alarm notifications, nurse call, and more, TigerConnect accelerates productivity, reduces costs, and improves patient outcomes, safely and securely. Trusted by more than 7,000 healthcare organizations for user-friendly yet enterprise-ready solutions, TigerConnect delivers 99.99% verifiable uptime for more than 10 million messages each day. To learn more about TigerConnect, visit www.tigerconnect.com.
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Speakers at funeral for Sherman superintendent remember him as generous
Published: Sep. 18, 2022 at 9:44 PM CDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Sherman ISD remembered former superintendent David Anthony Hicks with a funeral held at the school’s gym on Saturday.
During the service, speakers reminisced about the beloved administrator, saying his determination and dedication improved the district, creating a building block for the community.
“David approached you to talk to you with no personal agenda of his own,” Barry Dodson said. “What he wanted to do was find out what he could do for you. And he did that over and over again. So thank you, for all that you did.”
The district said Hicks will continue to be missed.
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ANDOVER, Mass., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedics Group, Inc. ("TransMedics") (Nasdaq: TMDX), a medical technology company that is transforming organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage lung, heart and liver failure, announced today the commencement of a proposed public offering of $100 million of its shares of common stock. All of the shares will be offered by TransMedics. TransMedics also expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of its common stock in an amount of up to 15% of the number of shares sold in the offering.
J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Cowen are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the proposed offering. Canaccord Genuity is acting as lead manager for the proposed offering.
The securities described above are being offered by TransMedics pursuant to its automatically effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 3, 2022. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in the registration statement and related preliminary prospectus supplement that TransMedics will file with the SEC for more complete information about TransMedics and this offering. An electronic copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained, when available, by visiting the SEC website at www.sec.gov or from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, or by telephone, at (866) 803-9204; from Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014; or from Cowen and Company, LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, Attention: Prospectus Department, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, by telephone at (833) 297-2926, or by email at PostSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification of these securities under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About TransMedics Group, Inc.
TransMedics is the world's leader in portable extracorporeal warm perfusion and assessment of donor organs for transplantation. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the company was founded to address the unmet need for more and better organs for transplantation and has developed technologies to preserve organ quality, assess organ viability prior to transplant, and potentially increase the utilization of donor organs for the treatment of end-stage heart, lung, and liver failure.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, including statements about the completion, timing and size of the proposed public offering of our common stock. Each forward-looking statement is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statement. Applicable risks and uncertainties include those related to market conditions and satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed public offering. There can be no assurance that we will be able to complete the public offering on the anticipated terms, or at all. Applicable risks also include those identified under the heading "Risk Factors" and in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, or under the heading "Risk Factors" included in the preliminary prospectus supplement related to the proposed public offering to be filed with the SEC and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Additional information will be made available by our annual and quarterly reports and other filings that we make from time to time with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Brian Johnston
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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J INTS BIO announced that the pre-clinical data of its novel, orally administered 4th generation EGFR TKI 'JIN-A02' was presented on the 8th of August, at the 2022 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer held in Vienna, Austria, during the official session entitled "Overcoming Resistance to EGFR Inhibitors".
Prof. Cho Byoung-chul, Director of the Lung Cancer Center at Yonsei Cancer Hospital, Korea, presented data which indicates that 'JIN-A02' targets NSCLC cancers harboring double or triple C797S mutations.
In-vitro and in-vivo data of 'JIN-A02' showed robust inhibitory activities against NSCLC cancer cell-lines harboring double and triple C797S mutations, with selectivity away from EGFR Wild Type, which is important for patient safety.
In addition, 'JIN-A02' also effectively reduced tumor volume in a dose-dependent manner, compared to Osimertinib, in mouse model harboring EGFR C797S triple mutation, showing high brain penetrance with efficacy. Prof. Cho ended his presentation by putting forth that JIN-A02 may be the Best-In-Class 4th generation EGFR-TKI against NSCLC.
About J INTS Bio
J INTS BIO is a bio company specialized in developing innovative anti-cancer and orphan drugs to realize the goal of changing lives and improving health for patients around the world. J INTS BIO's teams have prior multi-year experience in multinational pharmaceutical companies and CROs and track records in medical, regulatory affairs, drug discovery and development.
About JIN-A02
'JIN-A02' is a novel orally administered 4th Generation EGFR TKI targeting C797S mutations in NSCLC. Although 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generation EGFR TKIs have been used with some success, recurrence occurs in most patients including 3rd Generation TKIs such as Osimertinib. Currently, there are no approved therapies for patients who developed EGFR C797S mutations due to the use of 3rd Generation EGFR TKIs and with the high propensity of these cancers to metastasize to the brain, there is an urgent need to develop an effective drug with high blood-brain barrier permeability. 'JIN-A02', a novel oral EGFR TKI, which is effective against C797S mutations and have a high brain penetrance, is therefore expected to become the most promising Best-in-Class 4th-generation EGFR TKI in NSCLC patients with limited or no viable treatment options.
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Strong wind gusts possible on the Suncoast; Thursday will be a First Alert Weather day
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A strong low pressure system dragging a cold front through the Plains today and into the Heartland and Deep South today will trigger a high severe weather risk for the northern Gulf coast later today.
The proximity of the system to the Suncoast will elevate the wind speeds today and especially tomorrow. Because of winds gusting from 25 mph to near 30 mph today, small craft advisories, rip current advisories, and red flag warnings for fire danger will be in effect.
We will stay dry and warm today. Temperatures will be slightly warmer than yesterday and top out in the mid-80s close to the coast and near 90 inland. The sea breeze will be held close to the coast today and inland locations will stay warm into the evening.
Tomorrow will be a First Alert Weather day. There will be two disruptive weather conditions developing. The first will be a period of even stronger winds. Sustained winds may reach 25 mph with gusts at 30-plus mph. This will produce dangerous conditions for boaters and Gulf swimmers, and be disruptive to those that must work outside at heights.
Additionally, by evening, strong storms with gusty winds will approach the Suncoast. Models tend to weaken the storms by the time they reach Tampa Bay, but they will need to be watched as they move into the Suncoast around sunset.
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NAPLES, Italy, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ResCap Liquidating Trust (the "Trust") announced its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, as of and for the period ended March 31,2022, along with its quarter-end Beneficiary Letter and tax letter. These documents will be filed with the courts and posted to the Kurtzman Carson Consultants website at https://www.kccllc.net/rescap
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Emporia State knows what they’re capable of in 2022
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - In the preseason polls, Emporia State is slated to finish sixth in the MIAA.
The Hornets are returning the majority of their offense, 10 players to be exact. They went 6-6 last year and 4-1 at home but lost in the Farmers Bank & Trust Live United Bowl to Southeastern Oklahoma.
Quarterback Braden Gleason, Running back Cannon Brooks, Linebacker Dawson Hammes are a few big names that are coming back to campus.
Coach Garin Higgins is entering his 15th season as head coach at Emporia State. He told 13 Sports, he really likes what he’s seeing this spring and summer.
He says this summer has been a roller coaster of emotion after Brexton Green passed away earlier this month. However, Higgins and the players say they got a tight group and they’re excited for what’s to come.
“We got a lot of veterans back which is good going into the year,” Higgins said. “The guys know what’s expected not only of themselves but also what’s expected when they’re going to go through the course of this season. It’s a very tough, demanding, physical MIAA conference schedule.”
Five of ESU’s six losses last year were seven points or less. That left a bad taste in the mouths of the players, and they’re not holding back this season.
“We’ve raised the standard for ourselves. We’re on the same page. Once we get going on all cylinders and firing up, I think we’ll be fine,” ESU senior Linebacker Dawson Hammes said. “We’re still learning about ourselves still and we have a long way to go but as long as we come to play each week, I think we can hang with him.”
“Just a more tight knot group and I think that’s going to benefit us in the long run,” ESU junior Quarterback Braden Gleason said. “All these hard games and when things get tough, we can rely on each other and get things done.”
The Hornets begin their season at home on Sept., 1 against Northeastern State.
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LONDON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The red-hot semiconductor market reached a plateau in the first quarter of 2022 after five straight quarters of record revenues on top of continued growth, with the market declining just 0.03% against the prior quarter, according to Omdia's latest competitive analysis of the worldwide semiconductor market.
"Total semiconductor revenue has been growing each quarter since 2Q20, and the market set new total revenue records each quarter beginning with 4Q20. But the market broke both those streaks in 1Q22, declining for the first time since 1Q20," said Cliff Leimbach, Senior Research Analyst and author of Omdia's Semiconductor Competitive Landscape (CLT) Spotlight Service.
Leimbach added that the decline was quite small given the size of the market, and semiconductor revenues remain near all-time highs. Revenue in 1Q22 declined from $159.35B in 4Q21 to $159.30B in 1Q22, and 1Q22 was the second highest revenue on record.
Moreover, the decline in 1Q22 is low by historical standards. Q1 typically is a down quarter as demand wanes after the holiday season. Since Omdia began tracking the market at a quarterly level in 2002, the average Q1 decline is 4.4%. (See chart.)
Q1 review
Nearly all semiconductor components experienced sequential growth between -5% and 5% in 1Q22 against 4Q22. Outliers included CMOS sensors, which declined 16% quarter-over-quarter. Typically, this market declines in 1Q, but additional factors were at play in this period:
- Increases in raw material prices globally, putting pressure on inflation.
- Dampening in consumer spending in Q1, particularly for smartphones.
- Ongoing impacts of the pandemic in key markets in Q1, which have affected the supply chains for smartphones and other electronic products.
Top-10 Market Share
Having barely surpassed Intel in 4Q21, Samsung increased its lead in Q1. Samsung's memory revenue held firm, while MPU revenue, influenced heavily by Intel, experienced weakness in 1Q22.
Outside of the top two companies, of note was AMD, which rose from eighth to sixth place as their Xilinx acquisition closed. Memory companies (Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron) remain major influencers as the memory market held, with the total memory (DRAM, NAND, NOR) revenue down just 2.2% in 1Q22.
About Omdia
Omdia is a leading research and advisory group focused on the technology industry. With clients operating in over 120 countries, Omdia provides market-critical data, analysis, advice, and custom consulting.
Contact:
Fasiha Khan / T: +44 7503 666806 / E: fasiha.khan@omdia.com
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MIDDLETOWN, Del., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi STA, a leading Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for its new 190-acre pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Middletown, Delaware. First announced in June 2021, this site will be WuXi STA's second facility in the United States, offering expanded capacity and greater flexibility to meet the needs of customers in the U.S. and around the world.
The WuXi STA Middletown site is located in the Middletown Business Center at 1091 Industrial Drive, and the new state-of-the-art facility will create approximately 500 full-time jobs by 2026. Phase I of the new campus will provide formulation development, clinical and commercial drug product manufacturing services for a variety of oral and injectable dosage forms, as well as packaging, labeling, storage and distribution services for clinical trial materials and commercial drug products.
WuXi STA has 12 sites across the U.S., Europe and Asia that offer a range of services and meet or exceed all regulatory standards. Together with three other drug product manufacturing sites in Couvet (Switzerland), Wuxi City (China) and Shanghai (China), this new facility will further enhance the company's global drug production capacity and capabilities.
"The biopharmaceutical industry is part of Delaware's DNA," said Delaware Governor John Carney. "Over the next five years, WuXi STA plans to build a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in one of Delaware's fastest-growing communities, bringing with it good jobs and economic growth. This campus is only possible because of Delaware's world-class, innovative workforce. Thank you to WuXi STA, Middletown Mayor Kenny Branner and everyone who made this project possible."
"The First State continues to be a first-rate destination for businesses looking to innovate and grow," said Senator Tom Carper. "This investment by WuXi STA helps position Delaware as a continued global leader in biopharmaceuticals, further cementing the manufacturing might of one of our fastest growing communities. Delaware's workforce is ready to help build the future of our life-saving pharmaceuticals. This state-of-the-art campus will create good jobs and help fortify our supply chains here at home."
"This biopharmaceutical facility is one most significant private sector investment ever in the Middletown region," said Senator Chris Coons. "I am excited about WuXi STA's decision to choose Middletown for one of their new manufacturing facilities. This isn't just the largest private-sector investment in Middletown's history – it's a defining moment that will bring many more good-paying jobs to Delaware and will further cement the First State as a world leader in biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing. Thanks are due to everyone from Middletown to Dover to Washington who helped us get to this point, whether by making continued investments in NIIMBL, improving our education system from kindergarten to our universities, or ensuring that Delaware workers have the skills manufacturers like WuXi AppTec are looking for."
"As the First State, Delaware has always had a spirit of innovation – constantly seeking new opportunities and ventures that will strengthen our economy and our state as a whole," said Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester. "Today's groundbreaking of the WuXi STA pharmaceutical manufacturing plant represents another step in that spirit of innovation – bringing good-paying jobs to Middletown and strengthening communities throughout Delaware. The state-of-the-art facility will bring 500 full-time jobs over the next several years, growing our state's workforce and allowing us to manufacture more goods domestically - enhancing our economic competitiveness on the global stage."
"We are truly looking forward to our partnership with WuXi STA, as the groundbreaking today marks the kick-off to them making their new home in Middletown, Delaware. WuXi STA will be joining our bustling industrial area, just steps away from Clarios, Datwyler, Amazon and Breakthru Beverage, just some of the companies that have invested in Middletown. When asked by WuXi STA about our business-friendly attitude, these businesses expressed their wholehearted support for how we do business and we couldn't be more excited about WuXi STA wanting to join them, and the Town of Middletown, in our journey together," said Middletown Mayor Ken Branner. Branner added he was thankful for the support of Gov. John Carney and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership.
"I would like to thank our federal, state and local partners in Delaware for their continued support in the establishment of this site," said Dr. Minzhang Chen, co-CEO of WuXi AppTec and CEO of WuXi STA. "WuXi STA continues to increase our capabilities and capacities to better serve our customers through a more robust and reliable supply chain. With our integrated Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) platform and proven quality system, we look forward to working with our customers to swiftly deliver their innovative therapies to market in order to save lives and improve healthcare for patients."
The WuXi STA Middletown facility is expected to begin operations in 2025.
About WuXi STA
WuXi STA (stapharma.com), a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec (wuxiapptec.com), is a leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing capability and technology platform company serving the life sciences industry, with global operations. As a premier Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), WuXi STA offers its worldwide partners efficient, flexible and high-quality solutions for integrated chemical, manufacturing and controls (CMC) from preclinical to commercial uses, including the development and manufacturing of small molecule, oligonucleotide, peptide and various complex chemical conjugate. For more information, please visit: http://www.STApharma.com
About WuXi AppTec
As a global company with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industry to advance discoveries and deliver groundbreaking treatments to patients. Through its unique business models, WuXi AppTec's integrated, end-to-end services include chemistry drug CRDMO (Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization), biology discovery, preclinical testing and clinical research services, cell and gene therapies CTDMO (Contract Testing, Development and Manufacturing Organization), helping customers improve the productivity of advancing healthcare products through cost-effective and efficient solutions. WuXi AppTec received AA ESG rating from MSCI in 2021 and its open-access platform is enabling more than 5,850 collaborators from over 30 countries to improve the health of those in need – and to realize the vision that "every drug can be made and every disease can be treated." Please visit: http://www.wuxiapptec.com
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Davy Wu
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Civix adds ACDMS services to its Identity Management platform
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Civix announced that it has entered into a transaction agreement with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to offer its Aviation Channeling and Data Management System (ACDMS), formerly known as Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services, to facilitate the communication of biographic and biometric data securely from aviation badging entities to TSA. Civix, an industry leader in airport software, is among a select few approved TSA enrollment providers.
"We're thrilled to be an ACDMS provider and look forward to expanding our security services to airports and aviation entities around the country," said Tim Walsh, president of Civix Airports. "Combining ACDMS services with our Aviation Secure Credentials (ASC) identity management system provides airports and aircraft operators with one entity to handle all of their badging needs."
Civix will provide badging entities with a secure collection of biographic and fingerprint data and perform quality control to expedite background vetting by the federal government. Civix will retrieve the enrollment processing results from TSA and then provide them to the badging entities directly or through its ASC platform.
Walsh announced the approved agreement with TSA ahead of the AAAE Airport Credentialing & Access Control Conference, where the Civix team will showcase the latest iteration of its identity management solutions.
Built on decades of experience and a deep understanding of airport processes, Civix's credentialing solutions are part of the larger Civix Airport Platform – a comprehensive offering that manages airport operations, finance, and administration. Modular technology automates data sharing and seamlessly connects airport activities, improving oversight, revenue, and compliance. Civix experts have worked in every facet of airport management, and it is a trusted partner to the FAA, state aeronautics departments, and over 100 airports worldwide.
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Earth-conscious and cruelty-free footwear brand draws inspiration from Mother Nature with addition of four new trendy colors
VANCOUVER, BC, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grounded People, the 100% vegan and sustainably sourced footwear brand, has debuted a new collection of eye-catching colors perfectly timed to the arrival of the summer season. The new colors, inspired and named after the inherent natural beauty of Mother Nature's flowers include Poppy, Rose, Forget-Me-Not, Geranium, Iris, Fuchsia and Begonia. Each vibrant color is available in both the low- and high-top versions of the brand's unique spin on a timeless design. Like all Grounded People products, each unisex shoe is made with recycled materials, with a portion of each sale donated to one of the company's globally partnered charities.
"Reversing the damaging practices which have for too long become the norm in the fashion industry is not easy but is something our brand is fully committed to and deeply rooted in our cruelty-free production process," said Max Justus, CEO of Grounded People. "We are always looking for ways to improve our sustainability efforts, and welcome all to join us in taking steps forward in helping to save the planet."
Grounded People's mission is to reduce the catastrophic impact caused by the global fashion industry, which is responsible for producing over 92 million tons of waste each year. The brand recognized an opportunity to become a part of the solution, one which environmentally conscious consumers worldwide have been calling for. Grounded People prides itself on its production process that utilizes recycled raw materials without the use of chemical processes or artificial dyes. Grounded People's partnership with Retraced allows the brand to determine where and how materials are sourced and the environmental impact of every point in the supply chain. PETA approved, Grounded People certifies each pair of shoes is made with no animal byproducts and is manufactured in the world's only 100% vegan factory that ensures fair wages and conditions for all workers. Grounded People's factory, located in São Paulo, Brazil, compensates workers with 50% more than the national average and 20-30% more than the Brazilian shoe industry.
Grounded People is committed to giving back through its LACES program (Learn to Achieve and Create Everlasting Sustainability). The brand gives consumers the ability to effortlessly support a range of charitable organizations across the globe, including Fashion Takes Action, Climate Resolve, Make-a-Wish Foundation Canada, the BC Children's Hospital, and more. With each purchase, customers will be prompted to select a second pair of laces at checkout at no additional cost to them. 100% of the proceeds of the selected laces will then be donated to its corresponding charity.
The full line of Grounded People shoes, including its newly introduced colorways, are now available for purchase online at groundedpeople.com and Amazon. Each shoe will retail between $139.99 and $149.99. For more additional information, please visit www.groundedpeople.com.
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Grounded People is a sustainable, ethically sourced and environmentally focused footwear brand committed to helping curb the harmful and detrimental impacts of waste created by the global fashion industry. Manufactured in the world's only 100% vegan factory, Grounded People prides itself on its cruelty-free production process, ensuring that no harm is done to people, animals, or the earth. A portion of all Grounded People sales is donated to one of the brand's charitable partnered organizations, because truly, every step matters.
CONTACT:
Kyle Kappmeier
JConnelly
(973) 975-7827
kkappmeier@jconnelly.com
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Weed-killing chemical found in majority of urine samples in US, study finds
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 8:30 PM EDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
(CNN) - A new study shows a popular weed-killing chemical is in more than 80% of the nation’s urine samples.
The controversial herbicide glyphosate has been linked to cancer and is the active ingredient in the widely used Roundup for weed control products.
The company is at the center of thousands of lawsuits claiming it causes cancer.
Farmers spray the pesticide, which has been found in a variety of food, including baby formula.
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The Game Day Will Produce Two Original Series Airing Across Digital and Social Platforms.
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The BIG3 and The Game Day are thrilled to announce a content partnership for the league's fifth season, which tips off on Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL live Saturday on CBS and Paramount+, and live Sunday on DAZN and VYRE Network. Founded by producer, actor and music legend, Ice Cube, and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 is the global FIREBALL3 basketball league featuring some of the best players to ever play the game. The Game Day (TGD), one of the fastest growing online sports media & iGaming companies, will produce two original shows, Day in the Life and BIG3 4-Point Battle airing across BIG3, BIG3 Partners DAZN and VYRE Network as well as on the TGD social platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Insta/Reels).
"We are so pleased to team up with The Game Day and enhance our content offerings bringing fans closer to the league and its players," said BIG3 CEO, Chris Hannan. "TGD is creating fresh, engaging social content that resonates with all audiences."
The partnership will kick-off the first week of BIG3's season with the twice-weekly social-first series Day in the Life. The series will give an all-access pass to players, coaches and personalities as they showcase how they prepare for and execute on game days. BIG3 and The Game Day have also announced the debut of a new season-long competition format aptly named the BIG3 4-Point Battle. Known for its 4-point circles, BIG3 will bring 12 of its best shooters alongside former BIG3 captains to fill a 19 player contest which will unfold over the course of the 2022 season.
"We're absolutely thrilled to be partnering with BIG3," says Steve Carey, Co-founder and COO of The Game Day. "Teaming up with an established sports league like BIG3 is a landmark deal for us, and a testament to how far our brand's come in just the two years since we launched. We're hugely looking forward to collaborating with them on a new slate of content."
BIG3 (BIG3.com) is who we are, FIREBALL3 is what we play. It's not your grandfather's 3-on-3. The premier global BIG3 league features many of the greatest, most popular and skilled professional athletes of all time. Founded by producer, actor and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 combines highly competitive, physical, fast game experiences and incredible fan experiences.
The Game Day is a sports entertainment & media company geared towards millennials and Gen Z. Launched in May 2020, The Game Day bridges the gap between casual sports fans and sports bettors by creating digital and social content that is engaging, fun and original. Recently ranked #34 in the Top 500 Fastest Growing Startups in NYC and shortlisted for 2022's Sports Media Company of the Year by SBC Gaming, The Game Day is quickly changing the dynamic in sports entertainment and iGaming. For more information visit thegameday.com and/or watch our content on YouTube, FB, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
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The pairing of technologies opens unlimited possibilities for a new breed of data-rich mobility applications
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexar, a leading AI mobility company, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Veniam, the leading provider of intelligent networking for the internet of moving things. With this acquisition, Nexar will combine vision data - captured and processed from billions of miles of driving - with Veniam's communications technology at the edge. Together, the companies will exponentially increase the reach and decrease the costs of rich mobility applications and the real time mapping of the physical world.
Vehicles are increasingly becoming engines of data and Nexar is at the forefront of data collection. The crowd-sourced images and detections collected from Nexar's popular dash cams are processed to create and continually update a real time digital twin of America's roads and cities. Many data applications are already powered by this digital twin, including applications helping to train autonomous cars for extreme driving scenarios, map out the changing road infrastructure, monitor, in real time, locations of construction zones & available street parking, identify roads in need of repair, and many more.
Veniam, based in Porto, Portugal, has served dozens of global companies with a software platform that allows devices in cars to connect with each other as well as the Internet. Veniam's technology turns the cars themselves into internet access points for other devices, creating a mesh network capable of sharing data and internet connectivity across hundreds of thousands of devices and cars.
"Veniam is a natural fit for Nexar," said Eran Shir, co-founder and CEO of Nexar. "We became very familiar with their technology, and the amazing team behind it, as clients of Veniam. It was obvious that we can achieve so much more with them as part of Nexar. With Veniam we will continue scaling our data footprint, and be able to expand our offering to OEMs. For the first time ever, Nexar will provide a bundle of rich applications and data access, removing long-standing barriers and accelerating the adoption of crowdsourced vision for the benefit of the entire mobility ecosystem."
"Nexar is collecting and deploying data in a manner and scale that is unprecedented," said João Barros, founder and CEO of Veniam, who will now serve as Chief Platform Officer at Nexar. "We're thrilled to be joining their team and working together to transfer massive amounts of data to the cloud in a secure and cost-effective way, while making cars and the cities they drive in, smarter, safer and more sustainable."
The acquisition is one of the first of a Portuguese startup by an Israeli company and represents a milestone for the Portugal tech scene, which has drawn international attention as a European startup hub.
About Nexar
Nexar turns cars into vision sensors to understand the world. Its platform powers car vision connected services and apps, at scale, making new vision-based applications for better driving, powered by a crowd-sourced vision feed. Using anonymous, aggregated data captured from this network, Nexar has developed a portfolio of vision-based data services for public and private sector partners to make roadways safer and more efficient. Nexar's platform is already deployed across hundreds of thousands of cars, detecting parking spots, managing city safety and more.
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Clarivate focusing on enabling corporations and law firms to innovate faster and unlock the true value of IP across patents, trademarks and copyright
MarkMonitor to strengthen Newfold Digital's enterprise domain management capabilities
LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced that Newfold Digital ("Newfold"), a leading web and commerce technology provider backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake") and Siris Capital Group, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Siris"), has signed a definitive agreement to purchase MarkMonitor™, an industry-leading enterprise-level provider of domain management solutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, Clarivate will receive cash proceeds of approximately $302.5 million. The transaction is expected to close in late 2022 subject to the satisfaction of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Gordon Samson, Chief Product Officer of Clarivate, said: "Newfold is a natural fit for MarkMonitor. After the deal closes, we believe the integration of these two companies will create a rich product suite and differentiated web presence offering that brings value to businesses of all sizes. We are confident that MarkMonitor will continue to thrive and deliver even greater services to its customers under Newfold. After this transaction is closed, Clarivate will be better placed to focus even more attention and investment on our core portfolio and everything critical to IP lifecycle management."
The acquisition of MarkMonitor will underscore Newfold Digital's continued commitment to providing differentiated web presence solutions to customers across the globe. MarkMonitor, an ICANN-accredited registrar and recognized industry leader since 1999, serves the domain management needs of approximately 2,000 clients globally, with a focus on Fortune 500 companies and other large corporate clients. This will make MarkMonitor a natural extension of Newfold's portfolio of web technology brands, which includes Network Solutions, the world's first registrar, Web.com, Bluehost, Register.com and Domain.com.
"As web presence needs continue to grow and evolve, domain management and protection is becoming more important. Companies need reliable partners and solutions that deliver results, and MarkMonitor is well-known for its expertise in serving the domain portfolio needs of some of the most sophisticated digital companies in the world, making it a natural fit for our family of web technology brands," said Sharon Rowlands, CEO of Newfold Digital.
The MarkMonitor team, led by Head of Domain Management Stu Homan, will join Newfold.
"We're proud that Newfold recognizes the value of MarkMonitor's top-tier global domain management service," Homan said. "The combined capabilities of MarkMonitor and Newfold will deliver and improve on the same great services that our clients have enjoyed and relied upon for years."
"MarkMonitor will bring a rich history of industry experience and innovative solutions, and we are looking forward to welcoming the team to Newfold," said James Pade, Partner, Clearlake, and Tyler Sipprelle, Managing Director at Siris, each a director of Newfold.
MarkMonitor is currently expected to generate approximately $80 million of revenue and $35 million of EBITDA for the full year 2022.
Sidley Austin is acting as legal adviser and RBC Capital Markets and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as financial advisors to Newfold, with BNP PARIBAS Securities Corp., Deutsche Bank, Mizuho and UBS Investment Bank also providing advice. Evercore is acting as financial advisor and Blank Rome LLP is acting as legal advisor to Clarivate.
About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing solutions to accelerate the pace of innovation. Our bold mission is to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems by providing actionable information and insights that reduce the time from new ideas to life-changing inventions in the areas of Academia & Government, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Professional Services and Consumer Goods, Manufacturing & Technology. We help customers discover, protect and commercialize their inventions using our trusted subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise. For more information, please visit clarivate.com.
About Newfold Digital
Newfold Digital is a leading web and commerce technology company serving nearly 7 million customers globally. Established in 2021 through the combination of leading web services providers Endurance Web Presence and Web.com Group, our portfolio of brands includes: Bluehost, CrazyDomains, HostGator, Network Solutions, Register.com, Web.com and many others. We help customers of all sizes build a digital presence that delivers results. With our extensive product offerings and personalized support, we take pride in collaborating with our customers to serve their online presence needs. Learn more about Newfold Digital at Newfold.com.
About Clearlake
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm's core target sectors are technology, industrials, and consumer. Clearlake currently has over $70 billion of assets under management, and its senior investment principals have led or co-led over 400 investments. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with affiliates in Dallas, TX, London, UK and Dublin. More information is available at www.clearlake.com and on Twitter @Clearlake.
About Siris
Siris is a leading private equity firm that invests primarily in mature technology and telecommunications companies with mission-critical products and services, facing industry changes or other significant transitions. Siris' development of proprietary research to identify opportunities and its extensive collaboration with its Executive Partners and Advisors are integral to its approach. Siris' Executive Partners and Advisors are experienced senior operating executives that actively participate in key aspects of the transaction lifecycle to help identify opportunities and drive strategic and operational value. Siris is based in New York, Silicon Valley and West Palm Beach, and has raised nearly $6 billion in cumulative capital commitments. www.siris.com.
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CRG's school mapping technology will be integrated into ZeroEyes' A.I. gun detection platform to help first responders navigate unfamiliar locations
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced a partnership with Critical Response Group, Inc. (CRG), a provider of best-in-class indoor and tactical mapping solutions for public safety. CRG's enhanced school building and grounds mapping technology will be integrated into ZeroEyes' platform to deliver critical intelligence to first responders in an active shooter crisis.
CRG's Collaborative Response Graphics® combines a gridded overlay with critical incident mapping data such as high-resolution imagery, floor plans, and building access points, along with exterior parking areas, athletic fields, surrounding roads, and neighboring properties together into one map. These graphics help prepare first responders for more effective command and control between diverse agencies and disciplines when responding to unfamiliar buildings and campuses. First responders use these detailed building and grounds maps to coordinate emergency response within and around a school, labeling hallways, rooms, external door/stairwell numbers, inner and outer security perimeters, ambulance staging areas, and command posts in the event of a crisis.
ZeroEyes' A.I. gun detection technology integrates with a school's existing security cameras to detect visibly brandished guns as soon as a weapon is in the frame. The company's 24/7/365 monitoring center verifies the accuracy of every detection and alerts first responders within 3-5 seconds after a threat is verified. ZeroEyes' monitoring personnel gives the exact location of the threat outside or inside the school via real-time alerts and images based on the geolocation of the latest detection.
ZeroEyes' and CRG's solutions combine to provide accurate, real-time intelligence to first responders on the location of an active shooter threat to aid in response planning and execution.
"Critical Response Group offers a highly respected, best-in-class mapping solution for schools across the country," said Dustin Kisling, SVP of Strategy at ZeroEyes. "By coupling it with ZeroEyes' industry-leading A.I. gun detection solution, we are creating a very powerful solution to help protect schools during active shooter crises."
"CRG's partnership with ZeroEyes means that schools will be safer places for our children, teachers, and communities," says Mike Rogers, CEO of CRG. "What's more, both of our companies share a common lineage — we were both founded by former special operations veterans with a goal of making America safer."
ZeroEyes' A.I. gun detection software is currently used in schools, businesses, and government facilities across 26 states. CRG's mapping capabilities are relied upon by thousands of building owners and public safety agencies across the country.
ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified A.I. gun detection software solution that integrates into existing security cameras and mitigates mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images and delivering clarity among chaos – ultimately saving lives. ZeroEyes has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a promising anti-terrorism technology and is the first video analytics technology to receive SAFETY Act DT&E Designation.
Founded by Navy SEALs and Special Operations military veterans, ZeroEyes delivers accurate and real-time actionable intelligence about the brandishing of a gun near or in an occupied area or building, to local staff and law enforcement with an image of the shooter(s) and location of the threat, within 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected. The ZeroEyes team also provides tech consulting, installation assistance and practice drills for active shooter events to enhance safety at schools, corporate and government facilities. Headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, the company's affordable and effective gun detection solution has been adopted by the US Department of Defense, leading public K-12 school districts, colleges/universities, commercial property groups, manufacturing plants, Fortune 500 corporate campuses, shopping malls, big-box retail stores and more. Learn more about ZeroEyes at ZeroEyes.com.
Critical Response Group, Inc. creates common operating pictures to enhance command and control efforts during an emergency through our core product, Collaborative Response Graphics® (CRG®). Our company's origins are grounded in thousands of real-life direct-action raids conducted by the United States Special Operations Forces (USSOF) over the past two decades. Our management team's mix of USSOF officers and senior law enforcement executives possess a unique perspective for domestic first responders, with a focus on CRGs being used when a crisis occurs. To learn more, visit www.crgplans.com/ or https://youtu.be/10aghbY3AKI.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto said an MRI on his left calf showed no damage after he left the Washington Nationals game Sunday against the Miami Marlins because of tightness, and he plans to take the situation day by day.
“Everything was fine,” Soto said. “We gonna be good. They said it’s just a little tight, so just going to take a couple days and see how it goes.”
Soto was not in Washington’s lineup Monday, but he pinch hit in the eighth and drew a walk.
The 23-year-old star felt something tighten up behind his left knee and in his calf after making a throw in right field in the top of the third inning Sunday. He exited after running the bases and getting involved in a rundown in the bottom of the fourth.
“It didn’t feel that well, so I just take the decision to pull out of the game and make sure everything’s fine before I keep going and make it worse,” Soto said. “You don’t want to go out of the game that easy. I want to be out there, I want to give my 100%, so I wanted to try.”
Soto entered Sunday on an eight-game hitting streak. It makes sense for the Nats to be extra cautious with the face of the franchise, whom they are attempting to sign to a long-term contract.
Teammates were worried about Soto before he got the MRI, but he’s already showing some progress.
“Today I feel better, and I hope I feel better tomorrow, too, and we take it from there,” Soto said. “I’m just going to see how good it is.”
Washington opens a three-game series at NL East-rival Philadelphia on Tuesday. Right-hander Jackson Tetreault won’t pitch against the Phillies after going on the 15-day injured list with a stress fracture in the scapula in his right shoulder.
Tetreault was dealing with some discomfort, then couldn’t lift that arm very high after starting Saturday and figured it was time to say something. His MRI showed far worse news than Soto’s.
“I would much rather get this fixed than continue to pitch with it and maybe not do well and end up hurting the team,” he said. “As much as I want to be out there, this is for the best.”
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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. is expanding its capabilities with the creation of a New York investment sales team led by real estate veteran David E. Ash. Highly regarded in the industry for his personal touch and strategic deal matchmaking, Ash is recognized for delivering a highly curated service to his clients that focuses solely on their needs. As managing director, Ash's deep knowledge of the New York market will be paramount as he builds out and manages Walker & Dunlop's investment sales efforts across all asset classes in New York.
"David's entrepreneurial track record with institutional buyers and his thoughtful approach to business will be invaluable as we grow our team. His strong relationships and independent investment sales background complement the unparalleled expertise of our capital markets financing business in New York," said executive vice president of investment sales, Kris Mikkelsen.
Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Ash founded Prince Realty Advisors, a boutique capital markets and advisory firm based in NYC which executed almost $6 billion in sale transactions over the past 10 years. Ash cultivated and pushed forward a distinct business model at PRA, counseling institutional investors to buy, sell, and creatively structure commercial real estate transactions across all asset classes.
"I am thrilled to join the team and build on the success of the New York capital markets group by expanding WD's investment sales business to include all CRE asset classes. Drawing from my previous expansive platform, we will be able to curate a business approach that will enhance Walker & Dunlop's offerings for new and existing clients," said Ash.
The company's capital markets business grew its transaction volume 170% year over year, from $10.9 billion in 2020 to nearly $30 billion in 2021. Walker & Dunlop's national investment sales team is currently ranked 4th in multifamily broker sales according to Real Estate Alert's H12022 report, with 166% growth year over year.
"Combining David's strategy with our existing market presence, expands our overall platform to better serve clients' needs with the ability to handle debt, equity and investment sales all in one shop. Broadening our New York platform will be a true game changer for the market " said senior managing director and co-head of Walker & Dunlop's New York capital markets team, Aaron Appel.
Ash earned his bachelor's degree in marketing & international business from the NYU Stern School of Business. He was named one of the top ten power brokers in New York and has been nominated twice for most ingenious deal of the year by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). He is a member of REBNY, The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and is a CoStar Power Broker.
Outside of work, Ash is the founder and Chairman of an NYC-based nonprofit called Donate Your Time Inc. that matches individuals with volunteer opportunities in their communities.
About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry in the United States, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. Our people, brand and technology make W&D one of the most insightful and customer-focused firms in our industry. With more than 1,400 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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South Carolina lawmakers honor national champion Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers paused Wednesday to honor the University of South Carolina’s national championship women’s basketball team in a raucous celebration. The party included Gamecocks chants and the team’s unofficial anthem blaring through the House chamber. South Carolina won the national championship Sunday with a 64-49 victory over UConn. The accomplishment made the Gamecocks the first team honored on the floor of the state House and Senate since the COVID-19 outbreak started in early 2020. Coach Dawn Staley and the players didn’t speak, but plenty of lawmakers did for over an hour as resolutions honoring them were read and selfies and pictures were taken. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/06/south-carolina-lawmakers-honor-national-champion-gamecocks/ | 2022-04-06T19:39:47Z |
BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation (the "Forum"), co-hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration of China, the People's Government of Beijing Municipality and the African Union of Broadcasting, concluded successfully on August 26 in Beijing, China.
The forum themed "New Vision, New Development, and New Cooperation", released cooperative achievements of China-Africa media cooperation in the following four categories:
- Program co-broadcasting: nearly 30 excellent audiovisual productions from 20 African countries will be aired by the provincial/municipal TV stations as well as the internet platforms including Youku and MangoTV.
- Documentary creation: China has produced a series of documentaries centering on Chinese and African cultures and cooperation, including "Lion Heart" and "Chinese Meet Africa," which will be aired soon.
- Program innovation: China has developed special programs and forums for Chinese and African youths that have been launched to explore new opportunities and challenges in cultural and educational exchanges. As an example, iFeng.com has produced programs including "Global Youth" and "Dialogue with the World."
- New media cooperation: a series of video projects have been developed in collaboration with African countries to promote industry exchange and product trade.
Founded in 2012, the Forum has been a key platform for Chinese and African media to facilitate extensive and in-depth cooperation in broadcasting, including key projects such as screening seasons of excellent Chinese TV series in Africa, co-production and co-broadcasting of TV content, installing satellite TV for 10,000 African villages and more. More than 3,000 professional broadcasting talents have received training from the Chinese media.
Centering on the application of advanced audiovisual technologies and digital development integration, the Forum's interactive exhibition of audio-visual technologies featured a number of Chinese content and tech companies to demonstrate the latest products and technologies in IPTV, VR, AR, cloud gaming, immersive audiovisual, smart terminals, ultra HD and more.
During the Forum, iQIYI Inc. showcased QIYU VR, its flagship headset designed and developed with the goal of revolutionizing the best viewing experience. XLOONG's AR convergence media smart glasses system has comprehensively leveraged the advanced technologies of AR, fluoroscopic near-eye optical display, 3D registration and SLAM, AI and image stabilization to achieve convenient and efficient functions like short news video recording, live broadcast, and video link to support production and broadcasting as a supplement to existing media broadcasting equipment. LUSTER LightTech presented its self-developed FZMotion optical motion capture system and LuXR camera tracking system that use motion capture and UAV tracking and positioning in the process of video production, realizing the simulation of virtual digital scenes of the city.
The Forum also published a joint declaration that reviewed and summarized the decade of achievements of China-Africa media cooperation as well as mapped the prospects and expectations for future media development.
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Jayhawks ride late-season success into Leipold’s second year
Better QB play and coaching continuity leads KU toward higher expectations in 2022.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The strides made by Kansas under first-year coach Lance Leipold were evident on an autumn night in Texas, when the long-suffering Jayhawks stunned the Longhorns in overtime in one of the biggest upsets in college football.
They took TCU and West Virginia down to the wire in their final two games, too, giving the Jayhawks — despite winning just two games all season — the rare feeling of positive momentum heading into this season.
“Year 1 was definitely a whirlwind,” admitted Leipold, the longtime small-college coach who turned around Buffalo before taking leadership of the Jayhawks. “But we feel the foundation has been set in many ways. Feel pleased on how we finished last season, the way we progressed her in the spring and some of the additions to our roster.”
Simply having a normal spring was a good start for Leipold, who was hired midway through camp when Kansas and then-coach Les Miles parted ways. The program was coming off a winless season, low on scholarship numbers and the subject of such overwhelming fan apathy that ever filling Memorial Stadium again seemed farfetched.
The progress during the early part of last season was hard to see: a 49-22 drubbing by Coastal Carolina, a 59-7 loss to Iowa State and a 55-3 blowout by Oklahoma State. But once the Jayhawks settled on Jalon Daniels under center, and the defense began to learn coordinator Brian Borland’s system, things began to slowly turn around.
It all culminated in Austin, when the Jayhawks finally gave their fans a reason to feel proud again.
“The players understood our routine, our message was going to be consistent and we weren’t going to waver from it. And when they saw that and started to get better in what we were doing and understanding, it started to show itself late in the year,” Leipold said. “That win, obviously, and the injection of Jalon at quarterback really helped us the last few games.”
The trick is to continue on that promising path.
It helps that Daniels is back under center. The Jayhawks opened up the quarterback competition again this fall, but it was clear early on that junior would not be beaten out. He threw for seven touchdowns and ran for three more while throwing just three interceptions in the final three-plus games that he started last season.
“Jalon’s game has elevated to a different level,” Jayhawks wide receiver Lawrence Arnold said. “I feel like last year was just a glimpse for everybody to see, but this year is going to be a whole different Jalon.”
Arnold will be joined by veteran wide receivers Luke Grimm and Steven McBride in the lineup. But the biggest help for Daniels will be Devin Neal lining up behind him. He ran for 707 yards and eight scores as a freshman last season.
“It was a blessing last year,” Neal said, “but I’m not too focused dwelling on the past. I’m focused on getting better each and every day. We want to achieve big things this year and it starts now.”
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Former FBI agent Mark Rossini, who was indicted in a corruption case against a former Puerto Rico governor, turned himself into federal authorities Tuesday in the U.S. territory and declared himself not guilty, according to officials.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office told The Associated Press that Rossini’s attorney had reached out to authorities just days after former Gov. Wanda Vázquez was arrested to hand over his client.
Rossini is charged with conspiracy, federal program bribery and honest services wire fraud. He entered a not guilty plea during a brief court appearance in which a judge authorized that he could live in the U.S. mainland but not in Spain, where he is receiving cancer treatment. However, the judge said Rossini could travel to Spain for treatment.
His attorney could not be immediately reached for comment.
Last Thursday, hours after FBI agents arrested Vázquez, federal officials announced they were seeking Rossini, who was in Spain.
Authorities said Rossini had provided consulting services to an Italian-Venezuelan banker who had promised to financially support Vázquez’s 2020 campaign for governor in exchange for her dismissing the commissioner of Puerto Rico’s Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions and appointed a new one of the banker’s choosing. The banker, identified as Julio Herrera Velutini, is believed to be in the United Kingdom and faces charges including conspiracy, bribery and fraud.
After a new commissioner was installed, authorities said Herrera and Rossini paid more than $300,000 to political consultants to support Vázquez’s campaign.
Rossini was an FBI agent from roughly 1991 to 2008, when he resigned as part of a plea deal in which he pleaded guilty to criminally accessing a sensitive FBI database for personal purposes. Most of the searches were related to Anthony Pellicano, an infamous private detective for Hollywood stars who was charged in 2006 with wiretapping some celebrities and bribing a police officer. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ex-fbi-agent-turns-self-in-to-face-puerto-rico-criminal-case/ | 2022-08-09T18:03:05Z |
Atlanta rapper Young Thug again denied bond in criminal case
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Thursday denied bond — again — for Atlanta rapper Young Thug, one of nearly 30 people charged in a 65-count indictment alleging he is the leader of a criminal street gang.
Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville heard a slew of outstanding motions in the case against the musician, whose real name is Jeffery Williams. Rapper Gunna, whose legal name is Sergio Kitchens, is also charged in the racketeering and gang case. Both men have been in jail since their May arrests.
The musicians are accused of conspiring to violate Georgia’s criminal racketeering law, but the indictment outlines more serious crimes allegedly carried out by “Young Slime Life” associates ranging from drug possession to murder.
Of the 28 people charged, three remain at large, while at least eight who are in custody still don’t have attorneys, prosecutors told the judge, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
So far, Glanville has not granted bond to any of the defendants, citing concerns about witness intimidation and the possibility that additional felonies may be committed ahead of January’s trial. Williams’ attorneys have repeatedly asked that their client be given an ankle monitor and allowed to await trial on house arrest.
Appearing via video conferencing from the Cobb County jail, Williams smiled and blew kisses at relatives gathered in the courtroom during breaks in Thursday’s proceedings.
“Mr. Williams is an artist, a role model, a father and a son,” attorney Brian Steel told the judge, urging the rapper be released.
But his request was denied for the third time when Glanville sided with prosecutors to keep the musician behind bars.
The decision came after Glanville heard of at least one associate planning to testify against Williams being placed in protective custody after a document posted online showed his willingness to cooperate.
Fulton County prosecutor Don Geary asked the judge to further restrict the disclosure of certain evidence ahead of trial, saying a page from discovery that was recently shared online jeopardizes the witness’ safety.
“We found a lot of information concerning one of our witnesses on basically a (celebrity news) outlet,” Geary told Glanville.
Defense attorneys contend that YSL, or Young Stoner Life, is simply the name of Young Thug’s record label, not a violent Atlanta street gang as prosecutors allege.
Thursday’s hearing wasn’t the first time prosecutors have raised concerns about the safety of state’s witnesses. Glanville previously issued a temporary order instructing defense attorneys to withhold witness contact information from their clients.
But Kristen Novay, one of Kitchens’ attorneys, asked prosecutors for proof that potential witnesses are actually being threatened.
“We want to know what specific threats there are,” Novay said. “There have been many allegations that there are threats to witnesses, and to date we have received no discovery, not a single shred of evidence from a witness who was actually threatened.”
In June, an 18-year-old relative of one of the defendants was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill the Fulton County sheriff and his wife unless Williams were released, authorities said, the newspaper reported.
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NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) announced today that it will report results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022 after the market closes on Monday, May 2, 2022. The earnings announcement will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.OUTFRONTmedia.com.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call number is 800-263-0877 (U.S. callers) and 646-828-8143 (International callers) and the passcode for both is 3050946.
Live and replay versions of the conference call will be webcast in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.OUTFRONTmedia.com.
About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in North America. Through its technology platform, OUTFRONT will fundamentally change the ways advertisers engage audiences on-the-go.
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. and LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANANDA Scientific Inc., a research focused bio-pharmaceutical company today announced the first patient enrolled in the clinical trial evaluating Nantheia™ ATL5, an investigational drug using cannabidiol (CBD) in ANANDA's proprietary delivery technology as an Adjunctive Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. (Clinical Trials.gov Identifier: NCT03787628)
This trial is being led by principal investigators Edythe London, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences as well as Molecular and Medicinal Pharmacology at the Semel Institute, Geffen School of Medicine UCLA, and Richard De La Garza II, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the Semel Institute, Geffen School of Medicine UCLA. Funding for this trial is from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
"The first patient enrolled in this study is a key milestone for our ongoing research into therapeutic alternatives for opioid use disorder," said Dr. London. "Bridging psychiatry, pharmacology and neuroscience, we are looking to develop evidence-based treatments for addiction."
"We are excited to be moving this trial forward after completing all the preparatory work." said Dr. De La Garza. "We hope this clinical trial will answer important questions about the potential of cannabidiol in the treatment of opioid addiction."
"We are delighted to have the first patient enrolled in this important trial of our investigational drug Nantheia™ ATL5. This clinical study is an important component of our clinical development efforts focused on opioid addiction, where a non-addictive therapy is a significant unmet need," said Sohail R. Zaidi, ANANDA's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "We are impressed by the clinical competence and operational diligence of the clinical trial team at UCLA which makes them our partner of choice for future trials as we develop the clinical program"
This will be a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, sequential, dose-ranging study of Cannabidiol (CBD) (600, 1200 mg/day) as an adjunctive therapy to buprenorphine and naloxone in patients who have Opioid Use Disorder and are receiving residential behavioral therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy. The primary endpoint will be safety and tolerability of CBD in these patients, Secondary measures will include cue-induced craving, reductions in spontaneous craving, opioid withdrawal, negative affective states, and relapse, as well as retention in treatment with buprenorphine and naloxone.
Nantheia™ ATL5 is an investigational drug that uses cannabidiol in ANANDA's propriety Liquid Structure delivery technology. Pre-clinical and initial clinical studies show that ANANDA's Liquid Structure™ delivery technology (licensed from Lyotropic Delivery Systems (LDS) Ltd in Jerusalem, Israel) enhances the effectiveness and stability of cannabidiol. Nantheia™ ATL5 is an oral product with 100mg cannabidiol per softgel capsule.
ANANDA is a leading research-focused biopharmaceutical company pioneering high-caliber clinical studies evaluating therapeutic indications such as PTSD, Radiculopathic Pain, Anxiety and Opioid Use Disorder (Mt. Sinai and UCLA). The company employs patented delivery technology to make cannabinoids and other plant derived compounds highly bioavailable, water soluble, and shelf-life stable and focuses on producing effective, premium quality pharmaceutical products. The company is expanding its research base through multiple sponsored research agreements with universities to diversify its clinical portfolio. Consistent with its strong research-based data, the company has a growing pipeline of nutraceutical over-the-counter products. ANANDA has successfully launched these products in the US, Australia, and the UK, with expansion into additional markets such as the EU, China, Africa, and other countries in Asia.
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Chery SUV model, with Cipia's driver monitoring system integrated, will be sold globally
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cipia (TASE: CPIA), an AI computer vision in-cabin automotive solutions provider, today announced that the company had secured a design win for a sport utility vehicle (SUV) from automaker Chery. The SUV will be sold globally, in Europe, South America, Australia, Middle East and Africa, with an expected start of production (SOP) during Q3 2023.
"Driver Sense DMS is robust, computationally lean and enables OEMs and Tier 1s to meet the strict regulatory and safety requirements that the EU and other markets demand of new vehicles," said Yehuda Holtzman, CEO of Cipia. "We're proud to be working with Chery to deliver a safer driving experience for all road users."
The model will integrate Cipia's Driver Sense DMS running on Ambarella's CV28 SoC. The CV28 - Driver Sense integration utilizes neural networks to offer robust driver monitoring capabilities, complying with highest global automotive regulatory standards while maintaining the lightest possible computing requirements.
Cipia's Driver Sense software uses computer vision and AI to monitor the driver's state in real-time. The DMS detects signs of drowsiness, distraction, phone use, seatbelt and more, enabling lifesaving alerts to the driver.
The latest win increases the total number of design wins for Cipia globally to 25 vehicle models, on 8 different platforms across 5 car manufacturers. Cipia's OEM customers currently include an electric car manufacturer in the US, SAIC Motors, Chery, an American car brand in China, and one additional leading car manufacturer in China.
About Cipia:
Cipia is a leading provider of intelligent sensing solutions that use edge-based computer vision and AI for safer and better mobility experiences. The company focuses on the automotive in-cabin environment, offering Driver Sense - driver monitoring system, Cabin Sense - occupancy monitoring systems and Cipia-FS10 - a driver monitoring and video telematics device for fleets and telematics system providers (TSPs). Over a decade of research and development stands behind the company's proprietary market-leading computer vision technology. Cipia is constantly pushing the boundaries of what intelligent sensing solutions can see and accomplish, for better and safer mobility.
Cipia Company Contact:
Lazer Cohen
lazer@westraycommunications.com
347-753-8256
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Former "Christmas Tree Promotion Board" is now "Real Christmas Tree Board"
Plus, a look ahead at inflation and supply:
Real Christmas trees may cost more due to inflation, but consumers say, "it's worth it."
HOWELL, Mich., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to real Christmas trees, media and consumers could be forgiven for wondering just who's who and what's what.
A journalist searching for a source is likely to bump into the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), and the Christmas Tree Promotion Board (CTPB). But in a survey of 26 journalists by communications firm FleishmanHillard, 65% could not name any of those organizations without prompting. And once they saw the names, nearly three-quarters of the journalists said they were confusing and – as far as they knew – all the organizations were the same. Nearly half had no idea the (then) CTPB represented Christmas trees that are grown, not manufactured. The name didn't do anything to make that clear.
Until today.
The former "Christmas Tree Promotion Board" is now "Real Christmas Tree Board."
To bring clarity to the confusion, the former "Christmas Tree Promotion Board" has re-branded itself the "Real Christmas Tree Board" (RCTB). Chartered in 2015, the organization is an expert resource for insights about farm-grown Christmas trees. The RCTB falls under the USDA's purview as a research and promotion program. Its mission is to share the benefits of fresh Christmas trees with consumers through promotion and public relations, while engaging in research to better serve its customers and growers. The USDA provides oversight of the RCTB to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness in its communications.
With the new name comes a new logo, which includes an illustration of a real Christmas tree, roots and all. It is distinct from the more generic graphic icons of Christmas trees used by other organizations.
"We're all about 'real' – period," said Marsha Gray, Executive Director of the Real Christmas Tree Board. "Real growers, real trees, and the real joy they produce have always been our focus. Now our name and our logo are just as clear as our focus."
For real insights about real Christmas trees, come to those who grow and know.
Real farmers with real experience are the media's – and the public's – best resource for clarity and context on complex issues affecting the Christmas tree industry. In the past the RCTB has offered research, insights, and commentary on the impact of the pandemic on Christmas tree sales, the multiple factors affecting regional Christmas tree supply, and the effects of extreme weather events.
Later this summer the RCTB will release the findings of its annual consumer survey, along with additional insights from a member/grower survey. Here are two headlines that have already emerged:
Real Christmas tree users believe the trees are worth the price and are willing to pay more this year if necessary to get one.
- According to the survey, consumers expect inflation to increase the price of real Christmas trees compared to last year by approximately $4 to $12 per tree. (NOTE: That is a consumer prediction, not an industry determination.)
- However, the joy of a real Christmas tree appears to trump the prospect of paying more for it as 85% of those surveyed agreed with the statement, "The price of a real Christmas tree is worth it."
- In fact, 79% agreed, "If the cost of a real Christmas tree goes up this year in light of the rising costs of many consumer goods, I will still buy a real Christmas tree."
- 73% went further, agreeing, "If my personal holiday budget is tight this year, I will prioritize buying a real Christmas tree."
The real Christmas tree industry didn't run out of trees last year – again.
- 87% of survey respondents said they got the tree they wanted at the first location they shopped at in 2021.
- In fact, 65% reported "no difficulty at all" in finding and purchasing a real Christmas tree last year.
- Doom-and-gloom predictions about "running out of trees" have become an annual holiday tradition. But the industry didn't run out of trees in 2020 either. Or in 2019. Or the year before that. And it doesn't expect to in 2022.
- To be fair, it can be tempting to represent isolated experiences as trends, even when they're not, and at times supplies of certain trees in certain places can be tight. But no single retailer, lot, nursery, farm, or consumer experience is reflective of the entire industry. The industry has consistently had a real Christmas tree for everyone who wants one. That's why having context from the industry itself is imperative in covering stories like this.
Coming up: Oooooooh that scent …
Look for this summer's release of additional survey results to touch on the desire people have to "return to normal" and how a real tree symbolizes that for them. There will be first-ever data exploring scent in detail – what Christmas trees smell like to people, how it makes them feel, and a surprising ranking of various scents associated with the holidays. And we'll revisit a past finding about those who switched from artificial to real and how many currently say they wish they'd started buying real Christmas trees sooner (it's not a small number).
Until then, Merry Christmas in July from the (new) Real Christmas Tree Board.
Survey Methodology
TRUE Global Intelligence (TGI), the in-house research practice of FleishmanHillard, fielded a survey of n=26 American media journalists, including n=1 journalist FH has previously communicated with. All survey respondents work in media/entertainment in a writing, editing or publishing capacity. The survey was fielded from January 10 to January 18, 2022.
The consumer survey was also fielded by TGI. N=1,500 Americans adults ages 21 to 49 years. All survey respondents celebrate or observe Christmas and either decide or share in the decision of whether and what kind of Christmas tree to put up in their home each year or influence their home's decisionmaker. The survey was fielded from May 26 to June 13, 2022.
Know Your Sources
The Real Christmas Tree Board (RCTB) is the media's expert resource for insights about farm-grown Christmas tree. Chartered in 2015 as the Christmas Tree Promotion Board and renamed in 2022, it is a national research and promotion program whose mission is to share the benefits of fresh Christmas trees with consumers through promotion and public relations, while engaging in research to better serve our customers and growers. The USDA provides oversight of the RCTB to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness in its communications. The RCTB provides the media and public with accurate information, added insights, and the latest news and inspiration for the season. It represents real Christmas trees sold in the United States and is supported through annual assessments paid by any business growing or importing 500 or more real Christmas trees. This press release was developed and distributed by the RCTB. Search "Real Christmas Tree Board" online and visit RealChristmasTreeBoard.com
National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) is the national trade association focusing on policy and regulation issues affecting the real Christmas tree industry. It serves the same constituents as the RCTB but with a different purpose. The NCTA represents members with one voice to protect and advocate on the industry's behalf. It represents state and regional associations and affiliated businesses that grow and sell Christmas trees or provide related supplies and services. The NCTA is known for presenting the White House Christmas tree on display in the Blue Room each year.
American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) does not represent real Christmas trees or growers. It is a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 2009 and has no known members representing the real Christmas tree industry. Thomas Harman1 is CEO of ACTA and is also the founder and CEO of Balsam Hill, a seller of artificial Christmas trees.2 The majority of artificial Christmas trees are manufactured overseas.3
1 https://apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/cor/352342528_201912_990EO_2021042017972245.pdf
2 https://www.balsamhill.com/about-us
3 https://www.datamyne.com/blog/indicators/christmas-tree-imports-growers-come-short/
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(AP) – A Virginia man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while wearing an antisemitic “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt over a Nazi-themed shirt was sentenced on Thursday to 75 days of imprisonment.
Robert Keith Packer, 57, declined to address U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols before he sentenced him during hearing held by video conference. The judge noted the “incredibly offensive” message on Packer’s sweatshirt before imposing the sentence.
“It seems to me that he wore that sweatshirt for a reason. We don’t know what the reason was because Mr. Packer hasn’t told us,” Nichols said.
Photographs of Packer wearing the sweatshirt went viral after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. When FBI agents asked him why he wore it, he “fatuously” replied, “Because I was cold,” a federal prosecutor said in a court filing.
Packer’s sweatshirt depicted an image of a human skull above the words “Camp Auschwitz.” The word “Staff” was on the back. It also bore the phrase “Work Brings Freedom,” a rough translation of the German words above the entrance gate to Auschwitz, the concentration camp in occupied Poland where Nazis killed more than 1 million men, women and children.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mona Furst said she learned on Wednesday that Packer also wore an “SS” T-shirt — a reference to the Nazi Party paramilitary organization founded by Adolf Hitler — under his sweatshirt on Jan. 6. Packer “attacked the very government that gave him the freedom to express those beliefs, no matter how abhorrent or evil they may be” when he joined the mob supporting then-President Donald Trump, the prosecutor said
Packer “wanted to support the subversion of our republic and keep a dictatorial ruler in place by force and violence,” Furst told the judge.
Defense attorney Stephen Brennwald acknowledged that Packer’s attire was “seriously offensive” but argued that it shouldn’t be a sentencing factor because he has a free speech right to wear it.
“It’s just awful that he wore that shirt that day. I just don’t think it’s appropriate to give him extra time because of that because he’s allowed to wear it,” he said.
Brennwald added that Packer was offended and angry to be labeled a white supremacist “because he doesn’t see himself that way at all.” The defense lawyer said Packer wanted him to sue House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for linking him to white supremacy during a press conference several days after the riot.
Packer declined to speak during Thursday’s hearing because he didn’t want his words “splashed out there” on social media, his lawyer told the judge.
Packer, a resident of Newport News, Virginia, pleaded guilty in January to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building, which carries a maximum sentence of six months of imprisonment.
Packer told the FBI that he was about 10 to 12 feet away from a rioter, Ashli Babbitt, when a police officer fatally shot her as she tried to climb through the broken window of a barricaded door leading to the Speaker’s Lobby.
“He told the agents he heard the shot and saw her fall back from the window she was trying to climb through,” Furst wrote in a court filing.
Furst said Packer didn’t express any remorse during his FBI interview.
“He was more interested in relaying how he received hate mail and how he was ‘hounded’ by the media for interviews,” she added.
Packer’s younger sister, Kimberly Rice, wrote a letter asking the judge for leniency. She said her brother’s sweatshirt “could be considered in poor taste” but added that “freedom of expression” isn’t a crime.
Prosecutors had recommended a sentence of 75 days of incarceration followed by 36 months of probation. Brennwald sought a probationary sentence with no jail time.
FBI agents arrested Packer a week after the riot. He has remained free while awaiting sentencing.
Packer is a self-employed pipe fitter. Prosecutors say he has a lengthy criminal record, with approximately 21 convictions, mostly for drunken driving and other motor vehicle violations.
More than 870 people have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. Approximately 400 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanor offenses. Over 250 riot defendants have been sentenced, with roughly half getting terms of imprisonment ranging from seven days to 10 years. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/jan-6-rioter-who-wore-camp-auschwitz-sweatshirt-gets-jail-term/ | 2022-09-15T21:23:09Z |
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, over 2 million young adults progress into a new life chapter in college. Residence in a college dorm can be full of excitement and rewarding memories that last for a lifetime, but moving in is no easy task.
Bedsure, a global leading home textile manufacturer with over 18 million cozy customers served, recognizes the challenges and dilemmas incoming dorm residents and their parents face and introduces the Back-To-School dorm room essential Bundles. The announcement is made just in time during Amazon Prime Day to help new dorm residents move-in affordably with ease.
With the theme of Turn Your Dorm into a Cozy Den, Bedsure's Back-To-School bundles are designed to provide new college students everything they need and more to get home-like coziness.
Bedsure's cozy Back-to-School dorm room essential bundles start at just $99.99 before applicable discounts, saving up to 29% compared to separate items. With the affordable price tag, Bedsure's unprecedented Back-to-School bundles are extremely college budget-friendly, as the bundled deals are unbeatable among the competition.
Bedsure recognizes that college dorms are often equipped with nothing more than a stiff bare mattress. Bedding-Shopping for college can be extremely time-consuming, especially for first-timers. There are various types of beddings on the market today, but few are tailored for college students, and no one provides coziness with a college-friendly budget as Bedsure does.
Bedsure's Back-to-School bundles are designed to meet the needs of all incoming and returning dorm residents.
Affordable Pricing
For budget-conscious students and parents looking for a one-stop-shop solution to turn a bare college dorm into a cozy den, Bedsure's answer is the Bedsure Dorm Room Essential Bundle and the Bedsure Dorm Room Essential Bundle Special Edition.
The two nine-piece bundles include everything a new dorm resident needs to turn their bare dorm into a cozy den. With a six-piece Bedsure Bed-in-A-Bag, two Bedsure Hotel Pillows, and a Bedsure Quilted Mattress Pad included in the bundles, these nine-piece bundles cost just $99.99, a 29% saving compared to separate purchases. The two affordable bundles can completely transform an empty dorm into a cozy den upon unboxing.
The special edition of the two also features the Bedsure Pinch Pleat Bed-in-A-Bag that brings an elevated aesthetic design to any dorms it resides in. In addition, the multiple subtle and elegant color options ensure a statement to be established in the college dorm.
For those that want more than a sleep haven and are looking for something that establishes personalities, Bedsure's Dorm Room Artisan Bundle is the perfect solution.
Aesthetically Crafted
Priced at just $119.99, the Bedsure Dorm Room Artisan Bundle is perfect for anyone looking to decorate their new dorm room to echo their personality stylishly. With the inclusion of the refreshing botanical Bedsure Floral Comforter Set and the elegant Bedsure Embossed Sheet Set, the Bedsure Dorm Room Artisan Bundle brings coziness at an affordable price with added style.
The bundle's reversible Bedsure Floral Comforter Set brings a refreshing botanical spring vibe to any sleeping space. Additionally, its lightweight 300 GSM filling provides just enough amount of warmth for year-round coziness.
The Bedsure Embossed Sheet Set adds a new dimension to the dorm décor style. The ruffed hem on the pillowcase and the top sheet brings unmatched simplicity to an ordinary dorm room, turning it into a cozy den.
The elegant Bedsure Dorm Room Artisan Bundle is 20% more affordable than standalone purchases, making the bundle ideal for those looking to wow the guests in the residence hall.
Comprehensive and All-Inclusive
For those who would opt-in premium experience and the utmost coziness, Bedsure recommends the Bedsure Dorm Room Premium Bundle, starting at just $159.99.
The premium in price brings in unmatched premium in year-round coziness with the addition of the Bedsure 100% Viscose from Bamboo Sheet Set and the Bedsure Flannel Fleece Blanket, two of Bedsure's most popular products for cooler months and warmer days. Altogether, the bundle offers a 21% saving compared to separate purchases.
The included Bedsure Flannel Fleece Blanket is the product that started it all. Since Bedsure's founding in 2016, Bedsure's Flannel Fleece Blanket has gained popularity throughout the globe. The flannel fleece is soft, smooth, lightweight, and sets a high bar for coziness. The Bedsure Flannel Fleece Blanket is versatile and appropriate for various settings, making the blanket a must-have for a new dorm resident's new life chapter.
Another Bedsure Dorm Room Premium Bundle exclusive is the Bedsure 100% Viscose from Bamboo Sheet Set, Bedsure's most popular summer product. The sheet set inherited the extra durable and breathable nature of raw bamboo sticks and added incredibly cooling with the ability to wick away excess moisture. The Bedsure 100% Viscose from Bamboo Sheet Set is a godsend for summer eves and is loved by hot sleepers and night sweaters throughout the globe.
All of Bedsure's Back-to-School bundles are available to purchase immediately. Bedsure's Back-to-School bundles are offered with up to 29% off compared to separate purchases. For Bedsure's full Back-to-School lineup, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/D3AC43B8-7B33-46DC-831B-92C30A4D521D?channel=0712-PR-Release
About Bedsure
From the moment you wake up to the second you fall asleep, Bedsure aims to make you and your family comfortable. Founded in 2016, Bedsure is a leading home textile manufacturer with products sold to over 18 million customers in the US and Europe. Since its founding, Bedsure has maintained a compound growth rate of 100% for five consecutive years. While Bedsure has grown into a global company with diverse products to meet different customer needs, its focus on comfortable home products and everyday value stays the same.
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Broadens Screenvision's 'Luxury' Network to More than 2,500 Screens
Brings Marquee Positioning to 7,000 Screens
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Screenvision Media, a national leader in delivering comprehensive advertising and content representation services for top-tier cinema exhibitors, sports venues, e-gaming platforms and other live events and venues, today announced that it has expanded and extended its agreement with CMX Cinemas.
As part of the deal, Screenvision's Cinema Network will add eight CMX CinéBistro locations, including 52 screens. Screenvision now has all CMX CinéBistro locations, which offer an elevated moviegoing experience that features in-theater service, chef-crafted cuisine, curated cocktails and a lounge & bar. The new theaters span major DMAs of Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Tampa (two locations), Miami, Raleigh, Cincinnati and Richmond.
"Adding the full roster of CineBistro theaters broadens our 'luxury' network to more than 2,500 screens, which is a unique and highly targeted opportunity to engage a moviegoing audience seeking premium experiences," said Darryl Schaffer, Chief Partnership Officer, Screenvision Media. "As brands continue flocking back to cinema as a trusted medium, we look forward to making available the highly coveted CineBistro inventory."
Screenvision's expanded agreement with CMX also includes Marquee Position inventory, which is typically reserved for high-profile advertisers featuring cinema-quality creative. Advertisers now have the opportunity to run their creative within Marquee Positioning across 7,000 screens.
"Our existing relationship with Screenvision has proven to deliver highly engaging creative that our audiences appreciate, as well as important and incremental revenue to foster the continued growth of our business," said Patrick Ryan, CEO, CMX Cinemas. "Adding the remainder of our CineBistro locations just made sense – Screenvision has a strong pipeline of advertisers within their luxury network and we felt our full roster of locations would benefit from being included."
Headquartered in New York, N.Y., Screenvision Media is a national leader in delivering comprehensive advertising and content representation services for top-tier cinema exhibitors, sports venues, e-gaming platforms and other live events and venues. The Screenvision Media cinema advertising network comprises 13,700 screens in 2000+ theatre locations across all 50 states and 94% of DMAs nationwide; delivering through more than 150 theatrical circuits, including 7 of the top 10 exhibitor companies.
CMX Cinemas opened its doors in April 2017 at Brickell City Centre, Miami, FL, offering new features to give guests an innovative and VIP movie-going experience. CMX provides state-of-the art technology that can be enjoyed through different types of experiences: CMX CinéBistro, the luxury dine-in and in-seat service; CMX Market, the gourmet grab and go movie experience and CMX Cinemas, the upgraded traditional theatre with classic concessions. It also features the Stone Sports Bar at select theatres, making CMX the one-stop-destination for entertainment. CMX has 31 sites and over 2,000 employees in venues located in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Ohio, New Jersey, and Virginia. For more information, visit cmxcinemas.com.
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Russin Royal
rroyal@crwnpartners.com
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SOURCE Screenvision Media | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/15/screenvision-media-expands-relationship-with-cmx-cinemas-include-all-cinebistro-locations/ | 2022-08-15T15:52:12Z |
READING, Pa., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Truck Leasing announced today it has introduced a new truck maintenance on-site guide, Shipper's Guide to Outsourcing On-Site Fleet Maintenance, which is now available at no cost. The three-part guide provides detailed information on how businesses can implement on-site maintenance to navigate the obstacles of operating a vehicle maintenance facility.
The easy-to-read guide explains how businesses can optimize commercial vehicle maintenance by turning to qualified outside maintenance providers to deliver on-site service. With third-party on-site maintenance, you can reap the benefits of a cost-efficient, in-house maintenance program while turning the risks (e.g., updating software and tooling or hiring and training skilled technicians) over to a strategic partner, like Penske.
As a leader in the transportation industry, Penske offers a proven program of contract maintenance services that can help vehicle maintenance facilities:
- Predict operating costs
- Increase labor productivity
- Optimize vehicle uptime and lifecycle
- Achieve environmental goals
- Outsource financial and compliance risk
From navigating the current technician labor shortages, to managing everchanging regulations and inventories, operating a vehicle maintenance facility can be a lot to handle.
Jim Lager, executive vice president sales and rental, Penske Truck Leasing: "To help businesses navigate these obstacles, this complimentary eBook provides the tools needed to evaluate how an on-site maintenance partner like Penske can effectively manage your fleet life-cycle needs, maintenance requirements and many other aspects of your transportation operation, so you can focus on your core business."
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske Truck Leasing operates more than 390,000 vehicles in North America. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.pensketruckleasing.com to learn more.
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- Acquisition of EDF Energy Services (EDF ES), a leading retail power and gas provider
- Provides new opportunities for bp to enhance and deliver additional lower carbon integrated energy solutions
- Further step in bp's transformation to an integrated energy company
HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- bp today announced it has agreed to purchase EDF Energy Services, expanding bp's presence in the US commercial and industrial (C&I) retail power and gas business.
Based in Houston, Texas, EDF ES is a leading supplier of power, natural gas and related services to C&I customers across the US. Its customers are primarily large corporations and public entities, including retailers, universities, manufacturers and producers, municipalities and power generators. It does not supply residential consumers.
EDF ES has a wide geographical reach and a significant set of diverse C&I customers, expanding bp's capability to deliver energy solutions and additional services directly to large end-user customers in new and existing markets.
The acquisition also brings new opportunities for enhanced lower carbon integrated energy solutions for C&I customers, integrating with other bp businesses and capabilities that can support decarbonization goals. These could include bp Wind Energy, bp pulse, and bp Launchpad.
Orlando Alvarez, senior vice president gas and power trading Americas, bp: "bp's commitment to putting the customer first has helped make us the largest marketer of natural gas in North America for the last 20 years as well as a top power marketer in the US. This acquisition will give customers access to new opportunities across the energy value chain and allow bp to provide integrated solutions that assist them in decarbonizing, managing energy spend, and increasing reliability."
The agreement includes the purchase of EDF ES's full retail operating capabilities.
Dave Lawler, chairman and president, bp America: "EDF ES is a leading retail power supplier in the US to C&I customers. We are excited to welcome the team to bp. This is exactly the type of high calibre business that will help drive bp's transformation, giving more customers the secure, affordable and lower carbon energy they want while creating value for our shareholders."
bp's gas and power trading Americas works with partners to buy, sell, and move energy to provide solutions to more than 3,500 customers in North America annually.
Subject to regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATIF Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: ATIF, the "Company," "ATIF" or "We"), a holding company providing business and financial consulting services in Asia and North America, is pleased to announce that the Company's IPO advisory services client and investment holding company Armstrong Logistic Inc. ("Armlogi"), a leading freight forwarding and logistics company in U.S., has recently seen strong growth in performance. Under the terms of the investment agreement between Armlogi and the Company, ATIF holds a 12.0% equity stake in Armlogi.
Armlogi is leading international intelligent warehouse logistics service provider, including warehouse distribution, 3PL fulfillment, and multi-channel fulfillment services, self-employed logistics company, customs clearance company and freight car company serving the Port of Los Angeles, San Diego, LAX, and all major access routes to and from Southern California. Armlogi's certified logistics and warehousing is located in City of Industry, CA; Houston, TX; and Florence, NJ, with 1,500,000 sq ft of space that is full-service EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Compliant. Armlogi's Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) service integrates with Amazon, Ebay, FedEx, Jet, Groupon, Shopify, Walmart, Wayfair, Woo Commerce, and other leading platforms, supporting 96% online e-commerce platform fulfillment.
Warehousing and logistics companies have had to adapt and evolve to changing market trends and the growing need for accelerated deliveries. In the face of the impact of inflation on the freight forwarding and logistics industry this year, Armlogi has developed flexible operational strategies. Through an assessment of its own inventory levels, warehousing capacity, utilization rates and transportation capabilities, Armlogi adopted strategies such as cutting unnecessary costs and introducing new growth opportunities, and effectively delivered very strong performance.
A growing number of enterprises are showing higher reliance towards outsourcing various logistics functions including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, thus fueling growth in the 3PL market. According to data from Statista, in the past 10 years, the 3PL market revenue has doubled over the last 10 years, increasing from $127.5 billion to $260.2 billion from 2010 to 2021, growing at a CAGR of 2.8%. According to MDC Research, the global 3PL market is expected to reach $2,275.6 billion at a CAGR of 8.9% by 2030.
Jun Liu, President, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of ATIF, commented, "We appreciate the innovations and rapid shifts of Armlogi's operations and are very pleased with its strong financial performance. As far as we understand it, Armlogi's revenues for the first quarter of 2022 alone exceeded 50% of total revenues in 2021 and revenues for the full year 2022 are expected to jump three to four times year over year! We expect Armlogi to continue its strong impetus and to deliver high returns for us and our shareholders in its future IPO."
About ATIF Holdings Limited
ATIF Holdings Limited ("ATIF") is a Los Angeles-based comprehensive financial group with wholly owned and operated subsidiaries: ATIF-1 hedge funds company, ATIF equity investing company, ATIF IPO advisory company, and the integrated financial services network platform www.IPOEX.com. ATIF is dedicated to providing international asset securitization services, as well as equity investment and asset management services to companies around the world. ATIF was awarded the "Top 10 Best Listed Companies 2019" from the "Golden Bauhinia Award," the highest award in Hong Kong's financial and securities industry. For more information, please visit https://ir.atifchina.com/.
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Brazilian bakery chain will benefit from Givex's omnichannel technology platform, including its POS system with data-driven loyalty program capabilities to help with its continued expansion
TORONTO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Givex, a global IT platform focused on providing its customers with useful and strategic end-customer information, today announces an innovative partnership with Benjamin, a chain of traditional Brazilian bakeries in São Paulo. Benjamin will use Givex technology to deliver their digital bakery concept, creating an even closer relationship with customers throughout the retail experience, from the point of purchase to after-sales, allowing for continuous innovation and expansion of the brand in the Brazilian market.
"Benjamin has reinvented itself and is experiencing a new moment. With the pandemic, we revisited our strategy and understood that it was time to reposition our brand with an even more modern and digital look," explains Paulo Calil, CEO of Benjamin. "Our customers are increasingly looking for a consumer experience that brings convenience and ease to their daily lives. Therefore, we focused our efforts on all sides – product, people and technology – to bring the consumer the best in the bakery segment. Counting on the support of Givex, a company recognized in the market for its omnichannel solutions, was fundamental for the advances we seek."
Givex first entered Brazil in 2009 and brought its GivexPOS system to the country ten years later in 2019. Omnichannel, cloud-based technology provides restaurant operators with everything they need in a streamlined solution that can be accessed on a Givex tablet. Givex's all-in-one platform, including POS, Givex mobile app, kitchen display system (KDS) and inventory management, offers a simple solution that promotes stronger customer interactions as well as maximum local and remote management for Givex customers.
"The technology that Givex brought to Brazil is a game changer and offers management, innovation and customer relationship solutions that go far beyond what the market is used to," said Maria Costa, general director of Givex Brazil. "We are proud to have been chosen as Benjamin's partners to support the brand's existing operations and continued growth. Their partnership speaks to the approval and satisfaction of our product and its ability to scale."
In addition to the POS, Benjamin will also use Givex's loyalty program capabilities, allowing the brand to analyze its customer trends and purchase data to learn more about consumption patterns, encourage repeat sales and create new menus tailored specifically to meet its customers' preferences. Using these insights, Benjamin will also be able to use the data to create personalized promotions through a real-time cloud portal that focuses on gamification, analytics and more.
"Our goal at Givex is not just to sell a system, but to deliver a great technology product to the customers we serve, enabling them to grow their business and gain unparalleled consumer insights," said Costa. "This is just the beginning of another great partnership."
Benjamin also launched a new online ordering app using Givex's progressive web app solution. This creates a seamless ordering experience for customers who can place delivery or pickup orders through the app, schedule the pickup time or scan a QR code and pay directly in the app while inside the bakery. As the app and POS are part of the Givex platform, orders are automatically sent to Benjamin's production areas and posted to the correct reports, eliminating manual work and potential data errors. In addition, as Benjamin introduces several innovative store models, including prepaid fast food stores and dark kitchens, the application of Givex technology will allow the brand to customize its menus to meet the needs of each type of store and channel. In addition, Givex's integration with the iFood delivery platform allows for seamless communication and delivery.
After the launch in August, Givex and Benjamin rolled out their system to all 20 of the chain's bakeries within a month, including six newly opened stores - a testament to the ease and simplicity of its interface. This partnership marks an important milestone as Givex continues to expand its network of merchant locations.
Givex (TSX: GIVX) (OTCQX: GIVXF) is a global fintech company providing merchants with customer engagement, point of sale and payment solutions, all in a single platform. We are integrated with 1000+ technology partners, creating a fully end-to-end solution that delivers powerful customer insights. Our platform is used by some of the world's largest brands, comprising approximately 100,000+ active locations across more than 100 countries. Learn more at www.givex.com.
Benjamin presents the #TeamBakery concept, which brings together those passionate about the network, those fans who have Benjamin as their favorite place to live their best and most important moments. On its menu, Benjamin has more than 300 products, offering different types of breads with natural fermentation, traditional and rustic, sweets and a variety of cold and hot beverages. Considered a reference in the city of São Paulo, the chain has 20 units, 12 of which have spaces for consumption and 8 as dark kitchens, reserved for delivery services. There are thousands of orders daily, whether in person at the counter of its units or digital in all regions of São Paulo. In Benjamin's stores, consumers find unique experiences of a real bakery with all the convenience needed to make everyday life easier, in a familiar, welcoming, and at the same time modern, environment.
SOURCE Givex | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/26/givex-announces-partnership-with-benjamin-technological-innovative-expansion-plan-brazil/ | 2022-07-26T16:48:10Z |
-Factor to reveal mRNA-based iPS cell-derived macrophages for solid-tumor targeting, allogeneic iPS cell-derived cytotoxic lymphocytes, and advanced targeted insertion technologies
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Factor Bioscience Inc., a Cambridge-based biotechnology company focused on developing mRNA and cell-engineering technologies, announced its participation in the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 25th Annual Meeting to be held in Washington, D.C. from May 16-19, 2022, at which Factor will deliver four presentations:
- "iPSC-Derived Monocytes Generate Functional M1 and M2 Macrophages with Enhanced Cytokine Secretion and Tumor Cell-Killing Activity." -to be presented by Ian Hay on May 18 at 5:00 pm, Engineered Cell Therapies Oral Abstract Session, Room 206.
- "Cytotoxic Lymphocytes Derived from B2M-Knockout iPSCs Show Enhanced Expansion and Cytokine-Controlled Cytotoxicity In Vitro." -to be presented by Mackenzie Parmenter on May 17 from 5:30-6:30 pm, Cell Therapies II Poster Session.
- "The Immunosuppressive TTAGGG Motif Improves Homology-Directed Insertion of DNA Sequences in Human Primary and Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) Cells." -to be presented by Abigail Blatchford on May 17 from 5:30-6:30 pm, Oligonucleotide Therapeutics II Poster Session.
- "Resveratrol Treatment Increases Homology-Directed Repair in Primary Human Cells." -to be presented by Taeyun Kim on May 18 from 5:30-6:30 pm, Gene Targeting and Gene Correction III Poster Session.
Digital presentations will be made available on the ASGCT website on May 16, 2022. For more information about the American Society of Genetic & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Annual Meeting, visit https://annualmeeting.asgct.org.
About Factor Bioscience
Founded in 2011, Factor Bioscience develops technologies for engineering cells to advance the study and treatment of disease. Factor Bioscience is privately held and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. For more information, visit www.factorbio.com.
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Officials search for information after possible jet pack collision on Perry Lake
PERRY, Kan. (WIBW) - After a water jet pack possibly collided with another vessel on Perry Lake, Kansas Game Wardens are searching for witnesses and more information about the incident.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks says it is looking to the public for information about a boating accident that happened at Lake Perry on the evening of Saturday, July 9.
Game wardens noted that the collision was in the area of the Slough Creek Bridge - also known as Party Cove. They said injuries were reported after a water jet pack may have collided with another vessel.
If anyone witnessed the incident or has information about the circumstances, they should call Game Warden Ryan Smidt at 785-256-3619 or Lt. Glenn Cannizzaro at 785-256-1206. Those who would like to remain anonymous may call the Operation Game Thief line at 1-877-426-3843.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/20/officials-search-information-after-possible-jet-pack-collision-perry-lake/ | 2022-07-20T13:59:55Z |
BEIJING (AP) — Twin giant pandas have been born at a breeding center in southwestern China, a sign of progress for the country’s unofficial national mascot as it struggles for survival amid climate change and loss of habitat.
The male and female cubs, born Tuesday at the Qinling Panda Research Center in Shaanxi province, are the second pair of twins born to their mother, Qin Qin. Another panda, Yong Yong, gave birth to twins at the center earlier this month.
Qin Qin was also born at the center and previously gave birth to twin females in 2020.
State media gave no word on the father, but Chinese veterinarians for years have been using artificial insemination to boost the population of the animals, which reproduce rarely in the wild and rely on a diet of bamboo in the mountains of western China.
The efforts have paid off, with some captive-bread pandas being released into the wild. The population of wild pandas has ticked up gradually, reaching an estimated 1,800. About 500 others live in captivity in zoos and reserves, the majority in the mountainous, heavily forested province of Sichuan.
Encroachment on their land by farmers and industry has reduced the pandas’ space while cutting them off from other populations with which to breed.
Like much of central and western China, Sichuan has been hit by soaring summer temperatures and drought this year that have sparked forest fires and the withering of crops and forests, generally attributed to global climate change. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/panda-twins-born-in-china-as-species-struggles-for-survival/ | 2022-08-25T12:02:29Z |
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE: MTG) announced today that the company's Chief Executive Officer, Tim Mattke, will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Conference, being held at the New York Hilton Midtown, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time.
The fireside chat will be webcast live and can be accessed at the company's website, http://mtg.mgic.com/ under Newsroom or MGIC Investment Corporation - 1567954 (webcasts.com). A series of related slides will also be available on both websites on Monday, September 12, 2022. A replay of the fireside chat will be available for 30 days at http://mtg.mgic.com/.
About MGIC
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation ("MGIC") (www.mgic.com), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation, serves lenders throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and other locations helping families achieve homeownership sooner by making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality through the use of private mortgage insurance.
From time-to-time MGIC Investment Corporation releases important information via postings on its corporate website, and via postings on MGIC's website for information related to underwriting and pricing and intends to continue to do so in the future. Such postings include corrections of previous disclosures and may be made without any other disclosure. Investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll to receive automatic email alerts and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds regarding new postings. Enrollment information for MGIC Investment Corporation alerts can be found at https://mtg.mgic.com/shareholder-services/email-alerts. For information about our underwriting and rates, see https://www.mgic.com/underwriting.
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Company to invest over $150 million, create 600 new positions as state's life sciences boom continues
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Supply US, a leading government contracting and medical supply company, will establish manufacturing operations in Greenville County, SC, the company and Greenville Area Development Corporation have announced, investing more than $150 million and creating 600 new jobs over the next five years. The new Glove One operation will have the capacity to produce 4.3 billion nitrile gloves annually.
A dedicated health care industry and government private sector partner, Health Supply US works to secure the United States' domestic pipeline of medical supplies by identifying, sourcing, and delivering personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care systems and federal, state, and local governments. The company's FDA-compliant products include Class I medical devices and products such as medical isolation gowns and nitrile gloves.
The announcement was the latest feather in the life sciences cap of South Carolina. According to life science industry organization SCBIO, since 2017, life sciences have become the state's fastest-growing industry and feature a higher growth rate than any other Southeastern state. More than 1,030 life sciences companies are spread across the state, employing 87,000 citizens.
"Health Supply US is dedicated to bringing critical medical supply chains back to the United States," said Health Supply US CEO Christopher Garcia. "Nitrile gloves are a vitally needed medical item that keep our frontline health care professionals and first responders safe, an item that we simply cannot rely completely on international markets for our domestic supply in the future."
"This major investment by Health Supply US is further proof that our increased efforts to recruit life sciences companies to South Carolina are paying off," stated SC Governor Henry McMaster. "Expanding our life sciences industry is critical to safeguarding our supply chain and ensuring life-saving medical supplies are readily available during future emergencies. I congratulate Health Supply US on their investment and look forward to the impact they will have statewide."
Founded in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with a mission focused on American manufacturing, Health Supply US has employed thousands of American workers across nine facilities in five states.
The Health Supply US Greenville facility will operate as Glove One. The state-of-the-art facility will produce more than 4.3 billion nitrile gloves per year and greatly increase the domestic supply for this critical item.
"We embarked on this critical project on behalf of our nation, and in doing so, knew that manufacturing site selection was of paramount importance to operational longevity. Greenville and the entire state of South Carolina displayed tremendous enthusiasm for life sciences and support for this medical device operation," said Health Supply US Executive Vice President Aaron Petrosky. "We'd like to thank all those involved who enabled this project to find its Greenville home."
Health Supply US is committed to transforming the pipeline for America's health care facilities, first responder networks, and Federal, State and Local Governments by identifying, sourcing, and delivering essential safety and medical supplies to frontline workers and those who need them most.
The company is dedicated to reshoring PPE manufacturing as a matter of national security so that overreliance on foreign products which led to chronic shortages of critically needed products during the pandemic does not reoccur in the future.
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Tylynn Burns shared her nickname “Cry-lynn” and explained the meaning behind it. She also shared details about how she became part of “Sweet Life: Los Angeles” and said that she and the rest of the cast are just trying to figure out life, in front of the camera.
The first two seasons of “Sweet Life: Los Angeles” are available now on HBO Max.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Aug 30, 2022. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/tylynn-burns-shares-how-she-got-cast-on-sweet-life-los-angeles/ | 2022-08-30T22:38:55Z |
Regarded as the gold standard in the field of cross-border employment, the global recruitment platform teamed up with a consortium of Canadian companies and Starlight Investments, to help Ukrainian refugees obtain protected status under the CUAET program and find jobs and housing.
MIAMI, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joblio Inc has today announced that it has successfully secured jobs for the first group of Ukrainian refugees resettled in Canada. The ethical recruitment platform is regarded as the gold standard in the field of cross-border employment and teamed up with Canadian companies to help the refugees find employment in across Canada.
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Joblio has helped Ukrainian refugees fleeing the horrendous conflict to find employment in Germany, Romania, Poland, and the USA. Jon Purizhansky, CEO and co-founder of Joblio Inc, has reiterated the company's commitment to assisting refugees from Ukraine and insists that it will continue to channel its resources to facilitate their rapid introduction into safer countries.
"Our focus at Joblio is to revolutionize migrant assimilation by offering continuous support to help them face unexpected challenges." - Jon Purizhansky.
Joblio Inc. efficiently handled all aspects of their job hunting process - from the preparation and execution of documents to resume development, search for sponsors, organization of meetings, and search for housing.
To ease the difficult affair of relocation, Starlight Investments came forward to provide accommodations for resettled refugees, with flexible terms to allow them to build stability without worrying about immediate bills. Founded in 2011, the North American Real Estate firm manages assets on behalf of publicly listed, institutional, and private investors and has reaffirmed its commitment to creating sustainable and modern living spaces where people want to live, work, shop, and play.
"Our hearts and thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, and we will continue to do all we can to support and help them get through these trying times. We understand the challenges of a sudden move abroad and are working together to be as flexible as possible."
– Simone Webb, Starlight Executive Director of National Leasing, Starlight Investments.
Founded by Jon Purizhansky and chaired by the former president of the Manpower Group David Arkless, Joblio operates more efficient recruitment, training, and retraining process for cross-border employment. The company's proprietary Applicant Concierge Experience (ACE) program is focused on pre-departure and post-arrival community management, helping international job seekers to begin acclimating to their new homes even before they leave their countries of origin.
Differentiated from the non-transparent and inefficient practices of the current global migrant labor market, Joblio's accessible global platform removes the unethical middlemen from the process, freeing up more economic value for both employers and laborers. Its streamlined and transparent hiring process results in faster applicant processing, higher employee satisfaction, and lower employee attrition.
To learn more about the revolutionary practices of the leading recruitment company please reach out to Joblio via the contact info below.
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Starlight Investments is a privately held Toronto-based, full service, multi-family and commercial real estate investment and asset management company driven by an experienced team of over 300 professionals. The company currently manages over $25.0 billion of direct real estate as well as real estate investment securities. Investment vehicles include institutional joint ventures, True North Commercial REIT, Starlight U.S. Multi-Family Funds, the Northview Fund and Starlight Capital Funds. Starlight Investment's portfolio consists of approximately 73,000 multi-residential units across Canada and the U.S. and over 8.0 million square feet of commercial properties.
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Reynolds Chief Information Officer and SVP of Digital Business Solutions is honored for making a demonstrable business impact through implementation and successful use of technology.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reynolds American Inc. is proud to share that Aaron Gwinner, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Business Solutions for the Reynolds group of companies ("Reynolds"), won the 2022 Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) CIO of the Year Award.
The CIO of the Year Award, presented by CGT, recognizes a consumer goods company's senior-most technology leader who has made a significant impact through the implementation and utilization of successful technology.
Those who nominated Gwinner applaud his success in driving transformation within the organization and, in turn, developing a strong company culture. Colleagues, peers, and business partners alike celebrate Gwinner's work to carry out the company's purpose of building A Better Tomorrow™, which focuses on reducing the health and environmental impacts of the tobacco business.
"Aaron has been a driving force behind the creation of new capabilities that allow us to operate a stronger, faster, and simpler organization," said Guy Meldrum, Chief Executive Officer at Reynolds. "His exceptional leadership continues to accelerate the transformation of our business. All of us at Reynolds congratulate him on this outstanding achievement."
Since joining Reynolds in 2019, Gwinner's impact has been substantial, with notable accomplishments including launching a new e-commerce platform that improved e-commerce growth and enhanced mobile website performance by 500 percent. Gwinner attributed these successes, among others, to his team of more than 400 professionals for the excellent work they do every day.
Additionally, his team established a hub in Silicon Valley to partner on new technology innovations, replaced all aging marketing platforms and websites while migrating 80% of the company data to the cloud, and built a new data science and eCommerce team that increased mobile conversion by 35% while delivering $200mm in benefits from data analytics.
"It is an honor to receive CGT's CIO of the Year award and a testament to our remarkable teams at the helm of our digital transformation," said Aaron Gwinner. "They're the ones who do the work. My job is to set a clear vision, get the roadblocks out of their way, and empower them to deliver. When they deliver, and we get recognized for it, I think it's a great endorsement of my team and the fantastic work they've done. Thank you to CGT and all those who submitted nominations for this extraordinary recognition."
Gwinner is the 10th winner of the CGT CIO of the Year Award. Winners of the CGT CIO of the Year Award are annually nominated by colleagues, peers, and business partners. Past winners include Chief Information Officers from Mars Incorporated, Unilever, Mondelez International, Hormel Foods and Hillshire Brands.
To learn more about Reynolds and it's a Better Tomorrow™ journey, visit www.reynoldsamerican.com.
To learn more about Consumer Goods Technology and the CIO Awards, visit www.consumergoods.com/cio-awards-2022.
About Reynolds American Inc.
Reynolds American Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BAT Group, and the U.S. parent company of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc., American Snuff Company, LLC, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, and Modoral Brands Inc. To learn more about Reynolds American Inc. and its operating companies, please visit www.reynoldsamerican.com.
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PLANO, Texas and NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RealManage, the third largest home owner association and condominium management company in the United States, and American Securities LLC, a leading U.S. private equity firm, today announced a strategic partnership that includes an investment from affiliates of American Securities to support RealManage's leading operations and to accelerate growth through acquisitions and branch openings.
RealManage was initially conceived in 2002 and launched in 2004 with the acquisition of a highly successful property management company in Austin, Texas. Today, RealManage has expanded from a single branch in Texas to serve over 3,000 communities across 19 states using a technology-first approach. RealManage continues to expand its geographic coverage and the offerings provided to the communities it serves. RealManage has acquired five highly successful community management companies year to date, expanding its operations in Southeast Florida, Colorado, and Arizona. Communities and community association managers are supported by CiraConnect, RealManage's central services group that includes all of its software, resident service center, financial management, collections, and disclosure functions.
"We were excited to partner with American Securities given its long-term focus, history of supporting entrepreneurs, and the vast array of resources they provide to accelerate growth," commented Chris O'Neill, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of RealManage. "This partnership will support RealManage's continued organic and inorganic growth, expansion of services, technology investment, and industry leading service for customers."
"We have been following the community association management industry for many years and have admired RealManage and the platform that Chris and his team have built over the last two decades," said Loren Easton, a Managing Director of American Securities. "RealManage has experienced exceptional growth under current leadership and we look forward to working with them as they continue to execute their exciting growth strategy."
Through this partnership with RealManage, American Securities continues its 28-year focus on supporting founders and entrepreneurs in executing their strategic objectives and accelerating profitable growth and further expands American Securities' portfolio of growth-oriented and technology-enabled services businesses.
William Blair & Company, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor and Snell & Wilmer LLP served as legal counsel to RealManage. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as legal counsel to American Securities.
About RealManage
The RealManage Family of Brands, which includes GrandManors and CiraConnect, is one of the fastest-growing association management companies in the country, currently ranking number three among the nation's home owner association / condo management companies. RealManage offers innovative management services to community associations of all types and sizes, including homeowner associations, condominium associations, cooperatives, municipal utility districts, and large master-planned communities.
GrandManors is the distinguished community association management division of the RealManage Family of Brands. GrandManors provides dedicated staff and community association management services to luxury high-rises, lifestyle communities, and golf / country club communities.
CiraConnect is RealManage's proprietary, cloud-based technology. It is the most comprehensive SaaS and Mobile app software provider in the community association industry. CiraConnect allows users to access all pertinent community information at their fingertips anytime, anywhere, and from any device. The technology includes web portals, tablet apps, and smartphone apps for all community constituents, including board members, residents, and service providers.
About American Securities
Based in New York with an office in Shanghai, American Securities is a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion. American Securities and its affiliates have more than $26 billion under management. For more information, visit www.american-securities.com.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nasara resort is our brand new environmentally friendly resort. Nasara is conceived as an iconic recreation destination. As a surfing destination, few places on earth offer diverse, reliable waves on offer across the entire island group throughout the year. CEO and CFO Rudi Khelces stated, "We are excited to have our Stage 1 ready and open for business ahead of schedule. In addition to our overall growth, Nasara will be the cornerstone of our plan to build and construct a 37 Villa tourism resort. Our facilities and surroundings are outstanding on a world-class scale." The development objective is to create a 4.5-star destination to be enjoyed by locals and foreigners alike. Website for more information https://nasararesort.com/the-resort/#nasara
ABOUT GGSM CORPORATION
GGSM is a publicly-traded company engaged in the charter boat business in the Mentawai Islands and Beyond. The Kuda Laut's charter vessel is a Mentawai Surf Charter vessel to the World-Famous Mentawai Islands. The Kuda Laut has been chartering to the Mentawai, Telos, Nias, and Banyak Islands for over 25 seasons. From the Lagundri Bay in Nias, the Hinakos, the Bay of Plenty in the Banyaks, the Telos long rights, and the famous waves in the Mentawai, such as Rifles. No Kandui, Ebay, etc., in the Playground, to telescopes, Bintang, Lances Right.
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson’s complex legal situation has the Cleveland Browns in limbo and unclear about the quarterback’s immediate future.
They have a better handle on Baker Mayfield’s.
The team said Wednesday that Mayfield, who lost his job when the Browns traded for and signed Watson in March to a $230 million contract, has been excused from next week’s mandatory minicamp.
“Obviously that was a decision made between our organization, Baker and Baker’s team,” coach Kevin Stefanski said following an organized team activities practice. “Felt like that was the best decision for both sides.”
Mayfield remains on the Browns’ roster while the team tries to trade the No. 1 overall pick from 2018. Mayfield, who started 59 games over the past four seasons and led Cleveland to a playoff win in 2021, has been estranged from the team since the Browns publicly pursued Watson.
While Mayfield’s situation is headed toward a resolution, Watson’s continues to change.
Now facing 24 civil lawsuits — and potential NFL discipline — from massage therapists accusing him of sexual misconduct during sessions while he played for Houston, Watson practiced amid the release of new details contained in a report by The New York Times.
In an article published Tuesday, the Times reported Watson booked appointments for massages with 66 women over a 17-month period. The list of women includes the 24 who have filed lawsuits, with two of those being added in the past week.
Watson has denied all wrongdoing and two grand juries in Texas declined to indict him on criminal complaints.
After signing autographs for school kids and fans on the field following practice Wednesday, Watson, who has not spoken to the media since March 25, declined to comment to the AP about the latest report.
Watson said he preferred that any statements come from his lawyer, Rusty Hardin, or agent, David Mulugheta.
Hardin’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Stefanski was asked direct questions about the latest Watson allegations. As he has done for weeks, the third-year coach provided little insight and stuck to comments about “respecting the legal process” and “letting the investigation play out.”
Since acquiring Watson, the Browns have said they were comfortable with what they learned about the 26-year-old during their own investigation.
Stefanski wouldn’t say if the new allegations changed the team’s stance with Watson or his standing.
This is third straight week Cleveland’s media availability has come a day after a major development in Watson’s case.
Two weeks ago, a pair of massage therapists gave graphic details of encounters with him during an interview with HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” and last week the 23rd lawsuit was filed as the Browns held OTAs.
Stefanski was asked if he was frustrated with handling questions while general manager Andrew Berry and owner Jimmy Haslam have been silent.
“I wouldn’t characterize it that way and I do understand that you have a job to do,” he said. “So just going to provide as much information as I can, when I can.”
The Browns are anxious to hear from the league whether Watson will be suspended. Investigators from the league office met with the three-time Pro Bowler over three days in Houston last month.
It’s not known if lawsuits Nos. 23 and 24 or the Times’ revelations have had any bearing on the league’s decision or any timeline. Former federal judge Sue L. Robinson, a disciplinary officer appointed by the league and the NFL Players Association, will decide whether Watson violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
While Robinson will handle any discipline, Commissioner Roger Goodell will have jurisdiction over any appeal.
As he awaits the league’s decision, Watson has been shuttling between Houston and Cleveland in recent weeks. While his off-field situation is muddled, he’s been working out with his new teammates.
NOTES: Rookie K Cade York put on an impressive display of distance and accuracy. The fourth-round pick from LSU made six of seven kicks from long range, ending with a 59-yarder that had room to spare. It’s the first time the media had seen York kick. He’s been working out at FirstEnergy Stadium. “The ball just flies off of his foot,” safety John Johnson III said. “It could be a 30-yard kick, he’s going to hit it for 60. It flies through the uprights, accurate.”
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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, will be sold at auction.
The jersey from the 1996-97 season could fetch between $3 million and $5 million in an online auction that begins May 18, David Kohler of SCP Auctions said Saturday.
“We feel this could bring a record for any basketball jersey,” he said.
Kohler said the seller, who wants to remain anonymous, has had the jersey for 25 years.
The seller approached Kohler after seeing another of Bryant’s rookie jerseys went for $3.69 million last year. That autographed, yellow game-worn jersey fetched the highest price ever for a basketball jersey.
Also last year, a rookie trading card of Bryant’s sold for $1.8 million. Neither of the 2021 sales were conducted by SCP Auctions.
The upcoming auction features the No. 8 jersey Bryant wore for the Los Angeles Lakers in regular-season wins at the old Forum on April 13, 1997, against Utah and April 17, 1997, against Sacramento.
He donned the same jersey at home on May 8 and May 10 in the Western Conference semifinals against Utah. The Lakers won the first game, with Bryant scoring 19 points. They lost the second game in which he had nine points. They went on to lose the series, 4-1, to conclude Bryant’s rookie year.
The jersey’s authenticity has been verified by independent authenticators, who photo-matched it, Kohler said. That process involves examining an item’s unique characteristics. It was also matched to a 1997 trading card featuring Bryant wearing the jersey. It features a logo representing the NBA’s 50th anniversary.
Kohler said the market for Bryant memorabilia remains “very, very strong” two years after his death.
“As long as it’s the real stuff,” Kohler said. “He’s beloved.”
Bryant was killed on Jan. 26, 2020, in a California helicopter crash that also took the lives of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.
The jersey can be viewed by appointment at SCP Auctions in Laguna Niguel. The auction ends June 4.
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Which Resident Evil game is best?
When the first “Resident Evil” game was released in 1996 for the PlayStation, it represented a major shift in the industry. The game received universal praise for redefining the survival horror genre and helped revive the zombie genre in pop culture. Since then, the game has inspired a franchise of games as well as movies, TV shows, toys and even stage plays.
While there are dozens of Resident Evil games, including all the remakes and spinoffs, we believe that the best Resident Evil game is the remake of the original “Resident Evil,” released in 2002. Not only does the remake pay homage to the title that started it all, but it enhanced the game for a new generation of players to enjoy.
What to know before you buy a Resident Evil game
“Resident Evil” is the quintessential survival horror game
If you’re looking for a game to scare the wits out of you, then Resident Evil games can give you a master class in horror. The game is perfect at not only throwing terrifying monsters at you but striking a fine balance between empowering you and making you feel completely helpless. Sure, there are a few jump scares here and there, but the game’s true horror lies in the suspense of what will happen around the next corner.
The original game was a lot harder and arguably scarier
Back in the PS1 days, games were not in high definition but were polygonal and pixelated. Ironically, this only made the games even more frightening, as it left a lot of the details up to the imagination. It also had a much harder control scheme that made you turn before you moved (called tank controls), which reinforced the feeling of helplessness. Starting with “Resident Evil 4,” the game series has shifted to become more action-oriented with simplified control schemes.
The mainline games are known for experimenting with new features
“Resident Evil 2” introduced branching paths for unique storylines. “Resident Evil 4” revolutionized game cameras with an over-the-shoulder camera angle. “Resident Evil 5” added co-op gameplay, and “Resident Evil 7” added support for virtual reality. Although each game maintains an ongoing story throughout the whole series, each game also manages to shake up the franchise formula in its own way.
What to look for in a quality Resident Evil game
Survival horror
The best Resident Evil games double down on the series’ survival horror origins. The games are at their finest when players are forced to explore an unknown location, solve dark puzzles and fight or avoid zombies. Some of the newer titles or spinoffs stray from survival horror and focus more on action setpieces.
Platform support
Resident Evil games have been released on almost every single platform since 1996. The original title was released on the PS1, but “Resident Evil 4” was a GameCube exclusive. Today most of the games have received ports or remakes for modern consoles or PC, although some titles have remained on their original system and have never been ported or remade, such as “Resident Evil Outbreak.”
Story
The mainline Resident Evil games focus on a group of people fighting against Umbrella Corp., a pharmaceutical company responsible for developing viruses as bio-weapons. Each title tends to focus on the story from a different angle or a different character’s point of view. In some titles, depending on which character you choose to play and how successful you are, you may witness unique events or even completely different endings.
How much you can expect to spend on a Resident Evil game
Expect to spend about $10 on older copies of the earlier Resident Evil games. You can also pay up to $60 for a brand new Resident Evil game on the newest consoles.
Resident Evil FAQ
Can you play co-op?
A. Depends on which game you choose. “Resident Evil” 5 and 6, “Revelations 1” and “Revelations 2” all featured offline cooperative play, whereas “Resident Evil Outbreak 1,” “Outbreak File 2” and “Resistance” feature online co-op only.
Can you play online?
A. Once again, it depends on which titles you pick. “Resident Evil” 5 and 6, “Revelations 2,” “Operation Raccoon City,” “Umbrella Chronicles,” “Darkside Chronicles,” “Umbrella Corps” and “Outbreak Files” 1 and 2 all have online multiplayer.
What’s the best Resident Evil game to buy?
Top Resident Evil game
Resident Evil Origins Collection (PS4/Xbox One)
What you need to know: Featuring both the “Resident Evil” remake and “Resident Evil 0,” this collection is ideal for both newcomers and fans looking to return to the original game.
What you’ll love: Fans will be pleased to know that the original game has been remastered with 1080p support and has new difficulty settings for new players.
What you should consider: “Resident Evil 0” has received less acclaim compared to the “Resident Evil” remake.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Resident Evil game for the money
Resident Evil Triple Pack (Nintendo Switch)
What you need to know: A collection of “Resident Evil” 4, 5 and 6, plus map packs, special costumes and game modes.
What you’ll love: Play alone (“Resident Evil 4”), with a partner (“Resident Evil 5”) or online (“Resident Evil 6”), all on the go with the Nintendo Switch.
What you should consider: “Resident Evil 6” was a major departure and is considered by many to be the worst in the mainline titles.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Gold Edition
What you need to know: “Resident Evil 7” sees the title return to its survival horror roots, while its first-person perspective is sure to bring a more immersive experience.
What you’ll love: The Gold Edition includes the base game as well as three pieces of DLC content with completely new maps and stories to uncover. It also has a virtual reality mode if you have the necessary equipment.
What you should consider: This is the first title in the series to be played in the first-person perspective, which may make some people motion sick.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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– Village Farms Will Contribute to Reshaping the Future of Recreational Cannabis in the Netherlands, the First Major European Country to Permit Large Scale Cultivation and Distribution of Recreational Cannabis –
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Village Farms International, Inc. ("Village Farms" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced Leli Holland B.V. ("Leli Holland") has been granted the tenth and final license to cultivate cannabis legally in the Netherlands (the "License") under the Dutch Closed Supply Chain Experiment program (the "Dutch Program"), which is expected to be commence operating next year. Subsequently, Village Farms completed acquisition of 85% of privately held Leli Holland under its previously announced purchase option agreement, enabling Village Farms to directly participate as a Netherlands-based cultivator and distributor of cannabis in the Dutch Program, under which the Netherlands will become the first major European country to permit large scale cultivation and distribution of recreational cannabis.
The Dutch Program is intended to evaluate determine whether and how controlled cannabis can be legally supplied to existing retailers (known as "coffee shops") and what the effects of such would be, specifically in the context of concerns around public order and safety, public health and crime amidst the current Dutch cannabis policy, which tolerates the sale and use of cannabis for recreational purposes but prohibits production and distribution to coffee shops.
"We are so proud to come home to the Netherlands as one of just ten companies that will be licensed to cultivate recreational cannabis and distribute high quality cannabis products to coffee shops in the Netherlands," said Michael DeGiglio, CEO Village Farms. "Village Farms has a long, rich history in the Netherlands and majority ownership of Leli will allow for direct and meaningful participation in the Dutch Program and contribute to reshaping the future of recreational cannabis in the Netherlands. Village Farms' Vice President of European Cannabis, Orville Bovenschen, born and raised in the Netherlands, will lead our cannabis venture there, splitting his time between our head office in Orlando and the Netherlands. We look forward, to bringing our deep expertise and decades of experience in the design, construction, start up and operation of high-performance, low-cost controlled environment agriculture facilities to the Dutch cannabis industry."
"For decades, the Netherlands has been a global pioneer in the decriminalisation of cannabis and the Dutch Program is an historic, positive step in the evolution of the country's cannabis regulation that will make it the first major European country to permit large scale recreational cultivation. Utilizing the existing retail sales channel will benefit Dutch consumers greatly, and very much look forward to supplying these consumers with high quality, safe and tested cannabis, in the participating jurisdictions. We expect that our Dutch roots, combined with our deep Canadian experience, will contribute to a successful pilot program, and the potential of the program to be expanded nationally."
Mr. DeGiglio added, "As cannabis sentiment shifts favorably, we are pursuing, and will continue to pursue, other European opportunities as they unfold. Our direct participation in the Dutch Program, leveraging our position as a top Canadian Licensed Producer with EU-GMP certification, strongly positions Village Farms for success in these markets as they legalize."
The Dutch Program is scheduled to operate for a minimum of four years with the potential for national expansion. The total supply requirement for the ten approved producers participating in the Dutch Supply Chain Experiment is specified by the Netherlands government to be approximately a minimum of 65,000 kilograms of dried flower annually. A brief description of the Dutch Program can be found at https://www.government.nl/topics/drugs/controlled-cannabis-supply-chain-experiment.
Village Farms leverages decades of experience as a large-scale, Controlled Environment Agriculture-based, vertically integrated supplier for high-value, high-growth plant-based Consumer Packaged Goods opportunities, with a strong foundation as a leading fresh produce supplier to grocery and large-format retailers throughout the US and Canada, and new high-growth opportunities in the cannabis and CBD categories in North America and selected markets internationally.
In Canada, the Company's wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, is one of the single largest cannabis operations in the world, the lowest-cost greenhouse producer and one of the best-selling brands.
In the US, wholly-owned Balanced Health Botanicals is one of the leading CBD brands and e-commerce platforms in the country. Subject to compliance with all applicable US federal and state laws and stock exchange rules, Village Farms plans to enter the US high-THC cannabis market via multiple strategies, leveraging one of the largest greenhouse operations in the country (more than 5.5 million square feet in West Texas), as well as the operational and product expertise gained through Pure Sunfarms' cannabis success in Canada.
Internationally, Village Farms is targeting selected, nascent, legal cannabis and CBD opportunities with significant medium- and long-term potential, with an initial focus on the Asia-Pacific region and the Netherlands in Europe.
This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. This Press Release also contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities law. We refer to such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information collectively as "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements may relate to the Company's future outlook or financial position and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the financial position, business strategy, budgets, expansion plans (including internationally as a result of our acquisition of Leli Holland), litigation, projected production, projected costs, capital expenditures, financial results, taxes, plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Particularly, statements regarding future results, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities for the Company, the greenhouse vegetable industry or the cannabis industry are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by such terms as "outlook", "may", "might", "will", "could", "should", "would", "occur", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "try", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue", "likely", "schedule", "objectives", or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this Press Release are subject to risks that may include, but are not limited to: our limited operating history, including that of Rose LifeScience Inc. ("Rose"), Balanced Health Botanicals, LLC ("Balanced Health"), Pure Sunfarms, Inc.("Pure Sunfarms") and our operations of growing hemp in the United States; the legal status of Pure Sunfarms, Rose and Balanced Health cannabis business; risks relating to the integration of Balanced Health and Rose into our cannabis business; risks related to international expansion through our investment in Leli Holland; risks relating to obtaining additional financing, including our dependence upon credit facilities; potential difficulties in achieving and/or maintaining profitability; variability of product pricing; risks inherent in the cannabis, hemp, CBD, cannabinoids, and agricultural businesses; market position, ability to leverage current business relationships for future business involving hemp and cannabinoids, the ability of Pure Sunfarms and Rose to cultivate and distribute cannabis in Canada; existing and new governmental regulations, including risks related to regulatory compliance and licenses (e.g., Pure Sunfarms ability to obtain licenses for its Delta 2 greenhouse facility as well as additional licenses under the Canadian act respecting cannabis to amend to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts, S.C. 2018, c. 16 (Canada) for its Delta 3 greenhouse facility), and changes in our regulatory requirements; risks relating to conversion of our greenhouses to cannabis production for Pure Sunfarms; risks related to rules and regulations at the U.S. federal (Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture), state and municipal levels with respect to produce and hemp; retail consolidation, technological advances and other forms of competition; transportation disruptions; product liability and other potential litigation; retention of key executives; labor issues; uninsured and underinsured losses; vulnerability to rising energy costs; environmental, health and safety risks, foreign exchange exposure, risks associated with cross-border trade; difficulties in managing our growth; restrictive covenants under our credit facilities; natural catastrophes; the ongoing and developing COVID-19 pandemic; and tax risks.
The Company has based these forward-looking statements on factors and assumptions about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release are based upon assumptions that management believes are reasonable based on information currently available to management, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, that may cause the Company's or the industry's actual results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities in future periods to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the factors contained in the Company's filings with securities regulators, including this Press Release. In particular, we caution you that our forward-looking statements are subject to the ongoing and developing circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and future financial results.
When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as guarantees of future results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities. The forward-looking statements made in this Press Release relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this Press Release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Right Way Elevator Maintenance, Inc., an American Elevator Group (AEG) company, that specializes in the maintenance, modernization, and repair of elevator equipment, announced the expansion of its service footprint with the opening of a new office located at 28631 N Diesel Drive in Bonita Springs, Florida. In addition to the new Bonita Springs location, Right Way Elevator has a corporate office in St Petersburg, Florida and an additional office in Sarasota, Florida.
Right Way Elevator has been on a growth trajectory since its founding in 2012. Right Way has been able to achieve this significant growth due to the company's strategic placement in the market, its stellar localized service, by performing high quality preventative maintenance, modernization and repair work, and employing great talent that add exceptional value to its customers.
"We are thrilled to expand our offerings to Bonita Springs, Florida and now provide expert and reliable service in this area," said Ryan Coley, President, Right Way Elevator Maintenance, Inc. "We are actively looking to increase our service area and opening this new office is a part of that journey."
He continued, "In addition, being part of American Elevator Group (AEG) provides us with immense resources and added value that helps us to deliver the best quality services and allows us to continue to grow."
An open house celebration will take place Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 11 A.M. - 2 P.M at the new Bonita Springs office. Property managers, commercial building managers, and consulting companies are invited to the grand opening which will offer refreshments from Big Papa's Country Kitchen, giveaways, and provide an informational setting in which to learn more about Right Way Elevators' services.
About Right Way Elevator Maintenance, Inc.
Founded in 2012, Right Way Elevator Maintenance Inc. offers superior quality elevator service. With over 36 years of experience servicing commercial elevators in west central Florida, Right Way Elevator handles all areas of elevator service – from routine maintenance to full modernizations and state mandated testing and compliance.
For more information visit https://www.rightwayelevator.com/
About American Elevator Group
Founded in 2020, American Elevator Group is the largest independent elevator service provider in North America. The group consists of independent elevator companies that deliver local expertise and customer service across 21 states. Backed by significant resources in safety, finance, technology, marketing, and operations, the group is in a continuous state of growth.
For more information on AEG, visit www.americanelevator.com
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More than 40 speakers—including Google, The New York Times, Paypal and Toyota—to share insights on building and scaling the next generation of cloud technologies, applications, infrastructure, security and technical teams
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, today announced the details of Dash, its annual conference. The conference will take place over two days on Tuesday, October 18, and Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the Javits Center North in New York City.
Engineering and product leaders from the world's most innovative organizations—including Google, The New York Times, Toyota, Shopify, Paypal, Secureworks and more—will present across more than 40 sessions, highlighting best practices for DevOps and security teams. Attendees will also have exclusive access to over 20 workshops to learn new skills for monitoring technology stacks and breaking down silos between teams.
Datadog started Dash in 2018 as an annual conference about building and scaling the next generation of applications, infrastructure and technical teams. The two-day event includes thought leaders across development, security and operations teams who are taking their systems and organizations to the next level of velocity, performance, reliability and scale. Dash features a mix of speaking sessions, hands-on labs and certification training, as well as opportunities for attendees to make new connections and exchange ideas.
"Dash brings together experts, partners and thought leaders from the world's most innovative companies to discuss what's next in DevOps, security and cloud technologies," said Amit Agarwal, President at Datadog. "The conference provides a great opportunity for individuals and teams to connect with one another about how they are building and scaling their systems. We are excited to welcome back in-person audiences to join us in New York for two days of learning and networking."
Event Highlights include:
- 40+ Breakout Sessions: Learn best practices for scaling observability, shifting monitoring left, improving UX and securing cloud-native applications, all from industry thought leaders.
- 20+ Hands-on Workshops: Participate in advanced technical workshops covering a wide range of topics and levels of expertise, including security, Kubernetes, serverless, performance and frontend monitoring.
- On-site Certification Exams: Grow your skills and advance your career with Datadog certifications at Dash.
- Datadog Partner Summit: Partners have the opportunity to learn about the latest investments in the Datadog Partner Network (DPN) and preview Datadog's partner plans for the year ahead.
In addition to the in-person event, the keynote session will be available via livestream. For more information about the conference, visit the Dash 2022 website (https://www.dashcon.io) and follow the latest announcements on Twitter (@dashconio).
Datadog is the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring and log management to provide unified, real-time observability of our customers' entire technology stack. Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes and across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation and cloud migration, drive collaboration among development, operations, security and business teams, accelerate time to market for applications, reduce time to problem resolution, secure applications and infrastructure, understand user behavior and track key business metrics.
This press release may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended including statements on the benefits of new products and features. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and are subject to a variety of assumptions, uncertainties, risks and factors that are beyond our control, including those risks detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2022, as well as future filings and reports by us. Except as required by law, we undertake no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ("LifeStance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LFST).
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their LifeStance investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) that the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing the Company's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) that LifeStance had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the Registration Statement and the Company had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Contrast's code security experts provide guidance and release additional preventative measures to combat widespread Java software vulnerability
LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the leader in code security that empowers developers to secure-as-they code, continues providing guidance around Spring4Shell, the latest zero-day security issue that takes advantage of a vulnerability in a widely adopted application framework for Java – the Spring Framework as well as today announces the release of a new rule within the Contrast platform called ClassLoader Manipulation. Contrast Protect's new ClassLoader Manipulation provides much stronger protections that further prevent all Spring4Shell related exploits and future, similar exploits.
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, researchers disclosed a new zero-day vulnerability named Spring4Shell in the Spring Web framework that allows attackers to escalate their attacks to remote code exploitation. The same day, Contrast provided information detailing intelligence garnered about the vulnerability in a blog post authored by David Lindner, Contrast CISO, and Arshan Dabirsiaghi, Contrast Chief Scientist. The company has since provided additional details about Spring4Shell's impact on serverless environments.
"It is our job to ensure our customers are aware of the latest vulnerabilities as well as how they can mitigate any risks and better protect their applications. We issued a blog and customer communication within 24hrs of when Spring4Shell was disclosed and launched our own internal investigation so that we could continue to provide updated intelligence on how to safeguard against it and similar exploits," said David Lindner, CISO, Contrast Security. "While Contrast Protect blocked the initial Spring4Shell exploit since day zero, our new Protect rule denies attackers access to application classloaders thus denying them an important vector for escalating many different attack vectors to remote code exploitation (RCE)."
Contrast's new rule, ClassLoader Manipulation, also provides customers with the following added protection:
- Completely guards users from any variation of Spring4Shell and from any future copycat zero-days that target other frameworks like Spring with the same vulnerability
- Prevents attackers from manipulating the application's classloader in any way, including installing a web shell or other malicious code
- Leverages Protect's sandboxing technique to deny any attempt to use reflection to invoke common ClassLoader accessor methods that attackers exploit. This sandboxing technique is uniquely available to runtime application self-protection (RASP) agents like Contrast Protect and cannot be replaced by traditional endpoint protection tools
For more information on Spring4Shell and how to manage it, check out Contrast's OnDemand recorded webinar here.
About Contrast Security:
Contrast Security secures the code that global business relies on. It is the industry's most modern and comprehensive Code Security Platform, removing security roadblock inefficiencies and empowering enterprise developers to write and release secure application code faster. Embedding code analysis and attack prevention directly into software with instrumentation, the Contrast platform automatically detects vulnerabilities while developers write code, eliminates false positives, and provides context-specific how-to-fix guidance for easy and fast vulnerability remediation. Doing so enables application and development teams to collaborate more effectively and to innovate faster while accelerating digital transformation initiatives. This is why a growing number of the world's largest private and public sector organizations rely on Contrast to secure their applications in development and extend protection to cloud and on-premise applications in production.
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. and OLD BRIDGE, N.J., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTP, Inc., a leading insurance wholesaler providing services to independent insurance agents, announced it has chosen Input 1's software, the Premium Billing System (PBS), to expand the footprint of its premium finance business, Preferred Payment Plan, Inc.
FTP began its search for a technology partner with two goals: finding an experienced partner who delivered a platform that could grow with their needs and improve operational efficiencies and the customer experience. "We selected Input 1's Premium Billing System because we were impressed by its robust and intuitive capabilities. PBS will create greater efficiency in our back-office operations and make it easier for our retail agents and insureds to utilize our financing option," said Frank Powell, FTP President. "It is clear that Input 1's platform was built with deep knowledge of the premium finance business, and the straightforward integration into our existing agency management system saves us valuable time and resources."
FTP is now well-positioned to grow its business well into the future with the Premium Billing System. "We are excited to be the technology platform FTP chose to build and expand their premium finance business," said Chris Farfaras, EVP & CSMO of Input 1. "They did their research and knew what functionality they needed to succeed. We take pride that our PBS platform is industry-leading, with clear and strong advantages across the board."
FTP Inc. is an insurance wholesaler with its home base in Old Bridge, NJ. The Agency was established in 1957 and originally traded under "Powell Insurance Agency." FTP's business is generated through its network of licensed insurance brokers and offers over 100 insurance programs, including property and casualty, commercial and personal lines. The Agency represents both admitted and non-admitted insurance companies.
Since 1984, Input 1 has provided digital billing and payment solutions to insurance carriers, MGAs, banks, agencies, and premium finance companies throughout North America. The company's insurance software, cloud billing, and payment solutions provide online access to more than one million agents, brokers, and policyholders annually.
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Overall Percentage of Women Directors of 200 largest companies globally only increases slightly to 20.2%
BANGKOK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While the percentage of women board directors serving Europe's largest companies remains higher than in any other region at 36.9%, it is offset by the low percentage in the Asia Pacific region at 10.7%, resulting in the global average of 20.2% women's board representation in 2022.
This means that in the 18 years that Corporate Women Directors International (CWDI) has surveyed board composition of the 200 largest companies in the world as ranked by Fortune, women on boards increased only 9.8 percentage points since 2004. Part of the reason lies in the changed composition of the Fortune listing, where Asia Pacific companies –91--now dominate the listing of the 200 largest with China's 63 companies forming the majority, whose boards only have 8.9% women directors. Among companies with 0 women directors, 26 are based in China. The growth of Asia Pacific companies impacts women's presence in corporate leadership globally, since the largest companies tend to be pacesetters.
Europe's impact is in the pioneering use of initiatives like quotas and the inclusion of gender diversity in corporate governance codes to speed up women's access to board seats – strategies that have spilled over to other parts of the world. The country with the highest percentage of women directors globally at 46.5% is France, whose 2011 quota law accounts for the progress it has made. Among the Top Ten list of best performing companies in appointing women directors, 11 are based in Europe.
The other 10 best performers in the Top Ten are based in the US, whose companies averaged 33% women directors. A non-quota country, the US still lags behind Europe but is catching up through its own bottom –up institutional shareholder strategy involving collaboration among pension funds, social investment and some equity funds, which have contacted companies with zero women on boards to urge the inclusion of gender in board nominations. Recently, the NASDAQ stock exchange also asked member companies to disclose their board composition and recommended that at least 2 directors must be women or members of minority groups.
Progress indicated by these best performing companies is evidenced by the fact that to be included in this Top Ten group required at least 45% women directors (compared to 25% in 2004), eight companies reached parity boards and beyond, while all exceeded the 'critical mass' metric of 30% when women are most impactful on a Board.
"From 2004 when CWDI conducted its first study of women board directors of the Fortune Global 200 to today, the dramatic increases in women's board appointments happened due to proactive steps that accelerate women's access to these leadership roles. Change does not happen without pressure, whether from a quota, a stock exchange directive, institutional shareholders, or women themselves," says CWDI Chair Irene Natividad. Currently, there are 33 countries with quotas for women directors, for example, and the report shows that companies based in countries with quotas averaged 38.5% women directors compared to only 22% for companies in countries without legal mandates.
To look at where future board directors might emerge, the CWDI report surveyed women in senior officer roles in the Fortune Global 200 companies and found only 17.6% in those positions, indicating that even the largest companies with maximum public exposure have found it more difficult to 'grow' women internally into C-suites than to bring women into board seats from the outside.
US companies dominated the Top Ten list of best performers with higher percentages of women directors at 26.9%, followed by Europe at 22.4% and Asia Pacific at a distant third at 6.3%. However, China bested its peer Asian companies with 8.6% women in senior officer roles in its companies in the Fortune listing. Alibaba, for instance, made it to the Top Ten list with 5 out of 13 senior officers being women or 38.5%, but it is an outlier among other Chinese companies whose percentages were much lower. Topping the list is US pharma/food company Walgreens with women dominating its senior executive ranks at 62.5%.
"We need to work harder to improve the pipeline of women in senior officer roles, because without a ready pool of board-ready women, parity on boards will be difficult to reach globally," adds Natividad.
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American Diabetes Association Symposium to Highlight Once Weekly Drug as Potential Treatment for Obesity
NEW ORLEANS, June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, findings from SURMOUNT-1, the first investigational phase 3 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of tirzepatide for the treatment of obesity, were announced, representing a new class of medicines being studied for the treatment of obesity. The trial was presented at a symposium at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) in New Orleans, LA, and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Obesity impacts 650 million people worldwide and nearly half of Americans. Obesity is a chronic disease with limited treatment options that increases the risk of other weight-related conditions and negatively impacts overall health. This study aimed to evaluate tirzepatide, a once-weekly GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, for the treatment of obesity.
The study enrolled 2,539 participants who were obese or overweight with at least one weight-related condition, who do not have diabetes. The co-primary endpoints were percent change in body weight from baseline and greater percentage of participants achieving body weight reductions of at least 5% compared to placebo. The most commonly reported adverse events were gastrointestinal-related and generally mild to moderate in severity, usually occurring during the dose-escalation period. Nausea, diarrhea, and constipation were the most frequent adverse events.
The findings indicate tirzepatide may be a potential therapeutic option for individuals living with obesity, with participants losing between 16% and 22.5% of their starting weight. The overall average weight reduction for the highest dose of tirzepatide (15 mg) was about 52 pounds. Substantial weight loss was also achieved on lower doses of tirzepatide: 35 pounds for the 5 mg dose and 49 pounds for the 10 mg dose. Tirzepatide had an overall safety and tolerability profile similar to other incretin-based therapies approved for the treatment of obesity.
"Obesity should be treated like any other chronic disease—with effective and safe approaches that target underlying disease mechanisms, and these results underscore that tirzepatide may be doing just that," said Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, associate professor Yale University School of Medicine, director of Weight Management and Obesity Prevention at the Yale Stress Center and co-director of the Yale Center for Weight Management, New Haven, Connecticut. "These results are an important step forward in potentially expanding effective therapeutic options for people with obesity. Notably, about 9 out of 10 individuals with obesity lost weight while taking tirzepatide."
Tirzepatide was recently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Research presentation details:
Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff and study investigators will present the findings at the following symposium:
- Symposium: SURMOUNT-1—Results of The First Phase 3 Obesity Trial with The Novel GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Tirzepatide
- Presented on Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 a.m. CT
For more information or to request an interview, please contact the ADA Scientific Sessions media team at SciSessionsPress@diabetes.org.
About the ADA's Scientific Sessions
The ADA's 82nd Scientific Sessions, the world's largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, will be a hybrid event held June 3–7, 2022 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Leading physicians, scientists, and health care professionals from around the world will unveil cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations, and advances toward a cure for diabetes. We are eager to get back to safely participating in person and networking with colleagues while hearing the latest scientific advances and groundbreaking research presentations. Learn more and register at scientificsessions.diabetes.org and join the Scientific Sessions conversation on social media using #ADA2022.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 81 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
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Form & Line by Universal Standard Delivers Premium Wardrobe Staples To All Sizes 00-40
WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, QVC, a long-time leader in size-inclusive fashion for women of all sizes, announces Form & Line, an exclusive capsule collection designed by acclaimed size-inclusive brand Universal Standard. The capsule represents another milestone in QVC's continuing commitment to inclusive apparel and features six premium wardrobe staples – each engineered by Universal Standard's expert team to deliver exceptional fit, quality, style and ease for all sizes 00-40.
"Working with Universal Standard to launch Form & Line with QVC has truly created the dream team of size-inclusive fashion," said Rachel Ungaro, Vice President/General Merchandise Manager of Apparel for QVC. "QVC believes that everybody deserves a great shopping experience that helps them look and feel fabulous, no matter their shape or size. Universal Standard's commitment to style-first design for all aligns with this perfectly."
For more than 30 years, QVC has been a size-inclusive apparel destination, where customers can shop fashion by style, color, fabric, design or season and find a range of sizes. QVC offers each customer the same price for apparel, regardless of size.
Also renowned for its leadership in size-inclusivity, Universal Standard brings its high-touch design approach to create refined, but low-maintenance styles for Form & Line. In a departure from conventional sizing models, Form & Line follows Universal Standard's own sizing structure, which reflects the average size of women in the United States and sets a size 18 as the Medium.
"At Universal Standard, our goal is to democratize the shopping experience, so a size two and a size 32 can shop in the same way," said Universal Standard co-founder and CEO Polina Veksler. "We are thrilled to continue working with retailers like QVC to make elevated fashion accessible to all people."
Available in four polished colorways (Reds, Blues, Blacks, Grays), Form & Line features the Knit Short Sleeve Tee, Ponte Pencil Skirt, Ponte Pull-On Pants, Knit Tee Dress, Knee Length Cardigan, and Seine Denim Jeans – all curated to complement one another for flawless styling. Price points range from $44 to $88 per style.
Form & Line is now available on all QVC platforms.
QVC is a world leader in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively and engaging way. QVC offers an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics, and jewelry – and connects shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award-winning customer service. Based in West Chester, Pa., and founded in 1986, QVC has retail operations in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan and Italy. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than 200 million homes via its 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps, and social pages. To learn more, visit corporate.qvc.com, follow @QVC on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow QVC on Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) is a Fortune 500 company that includes QVC, HSN®, Zulily® and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, "Qurate Retail GroupSM"), as well as other minority interests and green energy investments. Qurate Retail Group is dedicated to providing a more human way to shop and is the largest player in vCommerce. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, follow @QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn. QVC and Q are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
Universal Standard - the world's most size inclusive fashion brand – has revolutionized the shopping experience, as the first and only brand to offer every style in every size from 00-40. The brand was founded in 2015 by friends Polina Veksler and Alexandra Waldman, who set out to democratize the fashion industry and promote Fashion Freedom: size equality that allows a size 2 and a size 32 to shop in the same way – using style as the only filter.
Since its inception, Universal Standard leads by example to show what the future of fashion should look like - consulting and partnering with iconic global brands about how to be more inclusive, introducing Fit Liberty, an exchange program that allows a customer to replace pieces when their size changes, collaborating with forward-thinking nonprofits to raise awareness and funds for mission-driven causes, and most simply but importantly, offering a line of high quality, elevated essentials for all people. For more information, visit www.UniversalStandard.com
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Scientists at Cincinnati Children's Demonstrate 'Plug-and-Play' Method to Consistently Make – And Safely Freeze – Material Needed for Large Numbers of Lab-Grown Small Intestines, Colons and Stomachs
CINCINNATI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the idea of growing tiny human organs in lab dishes has moved in recent years from futuristic science fiction to actual bioscientific reality, the usefulness of organoids as a research tool for studying the digestive system swiftly encountered a bottleneck—these valuable tissues are quite difficult to make.
Even with highly trained teams using all the best ingredients and equipment, one batch of starting material can generate lots of tiny spheroids of organ precursor cells that can then be grown into specific organoid types. But the next batch may produce few spheroids or none at all.
As a result, lab teams often experience delays making the organoids they need for pre-clinical experiments that seek to test the safety or potency of potential medications or for basic research to delve deeper into the genetic and molecular activities that cause disease.
Now, in a paper published June 28, 2022, in Stem Cell Reports, a team of experts at Cincinnati Children's reports developing a method that overcomes this production bottleneck. The new method already is being used to advance organoid studies within the medical center. But since the materials involved can be frozen and thawed and still produce high-quality organoids, this discovery makes it possible to ship starter materials to other labs anywhere in the world—which could spark dramatically accelerated use of human gastrointestinal organoids throughout medical research.
"This method can make organoids a more accessible tool," says first author Amy Pitstick, MS, manager of the Pluripotent Stem Cell Facility at Cincinnati Children's. "We show that the aggregation approach consistently produces high yields and we have proven that precursor cells can be thawed from cyrogenic storage to produce organoids of the small intestine."
"Using this approach will make it possible for many research labs to use organoids in their experiments without the time and expense of learning how to grow induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)," says corresponding author Chris Mayhew, PhD, director of the Pluripotent Stem Cell Facility. "The ability to freeze the precursor cells also will allow labs to easily make organoids without having to start each new experiment with complicated and highly variable iPSC differentiation."
Typically, organoid production requires collecting skin or blood cells that are converted in the lab to make iPSCs. To use these to make intestinal organoids, highly trained lab staff grow a flat layer of organ precursor cells called the mid-hindgut endoderm.
Given the right conditions, early-stage organoids called spheroids spontaneously form into 3D balls of cells. These get collected and transferred into a growth medium that provides the necessary signals for the cells to form into the specific cell types of a human organ—in this case the small intestine.
But the number of spheroids generated this way has proven inconsistent. The Cincinnati Children's team determined it was possible to collect the unused precursor cell layer and use a centrifuge to drive cells into hundreds of tiny wells contained on small plastic plates. This prompts the formation of 3D cell aggregates that can be collected and used for organoid production.
Testing detailed in the paper shows that the spheroids made this way have no meaningful differences from those that grew spontaneously.
Next, the team placed samples of the precursor cells into freezers for storage. Once these cells were thawed and aggregated, they also formed viable spheroids.
The paper confirms that these spheroids can be reliably grown into more mature organoids that mimic the functions of the small intestine, the large intestine (colon) and the bottom portion of the stomach that connects to the intestines (antrum).
Even with this advance, it will require years of work to develop organoids large enough and sophisticated enough to use as replacement tissue in transplant surgery. But having lots of easy-to-produce organoids opens many doors for medical research.
- More labs will be able to make patient-specific organoids to test drug combinations for precision treatment of complex conditions or rare disease states that require customized care.
- Scientists doing basic research to learn more about the genetic factors and molecular mechanisms at work in diseases affecting the digestive tract will be able to use organoids by ordering frozen spheroid precursors for their experiments.
- Labs testing ways to grow larger organoids for potential transplantation would obtain less expensive, more-reliable supplies of large numbers of human organoids for their research.
- And a new generation of biomedical research students will have much easier access to human organoids to study without needing to learn how to grow iPSCs.
Michael Helmrath, MD, Director of Clinical Translation for the Center for Stem Cell & Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM) at Cincinnati Children's, already has started using materials made from the new process in his ongoing research to develop transplantable intestinal tissues.
"This is a great step forward for the field on many fronts," Helmrath says. "To be able to reduce the complexity of the process and provide higher yields is beneficial to our work. And to be able to translate the methods to other labs will help move regenerative medicine forward."
Jim Wells, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer for CuSTOM, led the team that achieved the first success at making a human intestinal organoid, published online in 2010 in Nature.
"The work led by Amy and Chris represents an important advance for our efforts to develop high-throughput platforms for drug discovery," Wells says.
In addition to Pitstick and Mayhew, Cincinnati Children's co-authors for this study include Wells, Helmrath, Holly Poling, BS, Nambirajan Sundaram, PhD, Phillip Lewis, PhD, Daniel Kechele, PhD, J. Guillermo Sanchez, PhD candidate, Melissa Scott-Preusse, BS, and Taylor Broda, MBA.
Funding sources for this project include the National Institutes of Health (P30 DK078392, U18 EB021780, U19 AI116491, P01 HD093363, UG3 DK119982, and U01 DK103117); the Shipley Foundation, the Allen Foundation, and Cincinnati Children's Pursuing Our Potential Together program.
Aggregation of cryopreserved mid-hindgut endoderm for more reliable and reproducible hPSC-derived small intestinal organoid generation, July 28, 2022, Stem Cell Reports. DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2022.06.011
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BAODING, China, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IT Tech Packaging, Inc. (NYSE American: ITP) ("IT Tech Packaging" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, announced today that, it had received a deficiency letter ("Letter") from NYSE American LLC ("NYSE American" or the "Exchange") stating that the Company is not in compliance with the continued listing standards as set forth in Section 1003(f)(v) of the NYSE American Company Guide ("Company Guide").
The Letter stated that because the Company's common stock had been trading for a low price per share for a substantial period of time, the Company was not in compliance with Section 1003(f)(v) of the Company Guide. The NYSE American staff determined that the Company's continued listing is predicated on it effecting a reverse stock split of its common stock or otherwise demonstrating sustained price improvement within a reasonable period of time, which the staff determined to be until December 23, 2022. The Company intends to complete a reverse stock split in order to regain compliance with the listing standards set forth in the Company Guide.
About IT Tech Packaging, Inc.
Founded in 1996, IT Tech Packaging, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products and single-use face masks in North China. Using recycled paper as its primary raw material (with the exception of its tissue paper products), ITP produces and distributes three categories of paper products: corrugating medium paper, offset printing paper and tissue paper products. With production based in Baoding and Xingtai in North China's Hebei Province, ITP is located strategically close to the Beijing and Tianjin region, home to a growing base of industrial and manufacturing activities and one of the largest markets for paper products consumption in the country. ITP has been listed on the NYSE American since December 2009. For more information, please visit: http://www.itpackaging.cn/.
Forward-looking Statement
This release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations, opinion, belief or forecasts of future events and performance. A statement identified by the use of forward-looking words including "will," "may," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "estimate," "should," and certain of the other foregoing statements may be deemed forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including market and other conditions. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform to actual results or changes in expectations, except as required by law.
For more information, please contact:
At the Company
Email: ir@itpackaging.cn
Tel: +86 312 8698215
Investor Relations
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Tel: +1-917-609-0333
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Who’s ready for a Friday Food Fix, oh boy I know we are over at Inside DFW! We’re excited to show you a great spot in Las Colinas that just recently opened.
Hudson House has a few locations in the area but this spot is the newest. The restaurant is inspired by the neighborhood joints of New York city’s West Village.
The restaurant has locations in Dallas (Lovers Lane), North Dallas (Belt Line Road), Lakewood (Abrams Road) and the newest, Las Colinas (N. MacArthur Boulevard).
Over at the Hudson House you can expect the menu to be filled with oysters, specialty seafood towers, chopped salads, starters, sandwiches, plates, sides, catch of the day and sweets!
There’s also something unique that the Lakewood and new Las Colinas locations have and that’s The Pineapple Room for events! There’s also a Houston location that the restaurant’s website teases is coming soon. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/inside-dfw/food-fix-hudson-house-expands-into-las-colinas-with-4th-location-around-north-texas/ | 2022-05-13T17:37:54Z |
LEESBURG, Ga., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is one of the fastest growing BBQ and hot dog chains in America. With 65 units across the United States and food trucks on the road they are poised to be the leader in the hot dog and BBQ market. Crave features Hot Dogs topped how you like them with numerous toppings to choose from, pulled chicken, pulled pork, and smoked brisket. From sandwiches, sliders and plates to your classic BBQ sides, desserts and appetizers, Crave has it all. The self-pour beer wall Each location chooses anywhere from 32-48 local craft beers, wines and ciders on tap. Some stores even have mixed drinks, YUM! Customers are able to choose as much or little as they like and pay by the oz, not by the glass. Crave features patios with fun and games, trivia nights, karaoke, live music, kids eat free Wednesdays and more. Ax lanes were also introduced this year. The axes are real and so is the fun. A fun family-oriented atmosphere where everyone leaves happy not hungry!
This past week Crave welcomed a new franchisee, Omar Quesada to the Crave Family. This will be the 7th location to enter the Georgia market. Omar plans to have his store in the Leesburg Georgia market.
Crave has received numerous awards for its food and service and offers multiple avenues for its guest to enjoy the Crave experience. Drive Thru's, delivery, catering, dine in as well as curbside pickup are available. Craves app also allows ordering ahead and offers free food, rewards and much more!
For more information on owning your own Crave, please email samantha@iwantcrave.com or visit us at www.iwantcrave.com.
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PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have a daughter with Down's Syndrome and I wanted to teach her proper protocol during her menstrual cycle," said an inventor, from Glendale, Ariz., "so I invented the SANI- CYCLE. My design ensures that feminine hygiene products are accessible when needed and it allows you to dispose of them in a more sanitary manner."
The invention provides easy access to feminine hygiene products and essentials during the menstrual cycle. It also offers a discreet method of disposing of pads and tampons. As a result, it improves sanitary conditions and it reduces odors. The invention features a portable and attractive design that is easy to use so it is ideal for women. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Phoenix sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PBT-184, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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More Heat on Schedule for Next Week
But...some potential good news as we keep tabs on a late-week cold front
Published: Jan. 24, 2021 at 10:06 AM CST|Updated: 28 minutes ago
The upper high pressure temporarily weakened Friday giving us double digit highs instead of triple digits for daytime highs. However, that same high pressure system will expand eastward, allowing for scorching heat to return to in Texoma. This means more triple digit highs for the weekend and next week.
There is some good news down the road - the upper high is expected to continue drifting eastward, opening the door for a cold front to blow through Texoma next Friday, bringing the possibility of thunderstorms.
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Police in North Macedonia have found 86 migrants, including minors, crammed into a truck with an attached trailer in the southern part of the country and arrested the truck driver.
The migrants from Pakistan, Syria and India were discovered late Saturday during a routine inspection near the border town of Gevgelija, police said Sunday. They did not give any other details about the migrants.
Police said a 44-year-old truck driver, identified only by his initials as D.M., was arrested.
The migrants are believed to have entered illegally from Greece and were headed to Serbia and onto wealthier European countries. They have been transferred to a reception in Gevgelija, pending deportation to Greece.
If convicted of smuggling, the truck driver faces up to five years in prison.
The relaxation of restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more migrants attempting to use the Balkan route into Europe.
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LONDON (AP) — After a winless start to the season and a dispiriting loss to its archrival, Liverpool needed to make a statement against Bournemouth on Saturday.
A 9-0 win, equaling the record for the biggest ever victory in the English Premier League, sends a loud message indeed.
Liverpool blew away Bournemouth at Anfield to put its early season struggles behind it, with Roberto Firmino scoring two goals and setting up three more.
After opening the campaign with two draws and a loss, it was the kind of performance that will erase many of the questions about whether Jurgen Klopp’s team had lost its edge.
Manchester City also showed that it can never be counted out after the defending champion found itself trailing by two goals for the second straight game. Erling Haaland netted a second half hat trick as City rallied to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 at home — having managed to salvage only a 3-3 draw at Newcastle last weekend.
Manchester United and Chelsea also won on a good day for the traditional powers.
United made it back-to-back wins in the league for the first time since February by beating Southampton 1-0 away thanks to a second-half goal by Bruno Fernandes.
Chelsea overcame the early sending off of Conor Gallagher to beat Leicester 2-1 at Stamford Bridge behind two goals from Raheem Sterling.
Also, Brighton beat Leeds 1-0 and Brentford drew at home against Everton 1-1.
Arsenal, the only team to start the season with three wins, had a chance to maintain its perfect record when it played Fulham at home in the late game.
RAMPANT LIVERPOOL
Firmino lost his starting place to new signing Darwin Nunez this season, but showed he can still be a vital part of Liverpool’s attack. With Nunez serving a suspension, Firmino set up Liverpool’s opening three goals before netting the fourth himself in the 31st minute.
The blowout against visiting Bournemouth continued, and when Luis Diaz netted his second to make it 9-0 in the 85th it looked like Liverpool could become the first league team to score 10 goals in a game.
As it was, Klopp’s team settled for a share of the record for biggest win held by Man United — which has won 9-0 twice — and Leicester.
Perhaps the only thing as remarkable as the scoreline was the fact that Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah didn’t register either a goal or an assist in the rout.
COMEBACK KINGS
Man City is making a habit of digging itself out of holes.
Pep Guardiola’s team has fallen two goals behind in four of its last six league games, but has not lost any of them.
This time City trailed 2-0 after just 21 minutes against a clinical Palace side after an own-goal by John Stones and a header by Joachim Andersen.
After Bernardo Silva pulled one back eight minutes into the second half, Haaland took over with three goals in the space of 20 minutes to take his tally to six in his first four league appearances.
HAPPY BLUES
Sterling netted his first two for Chelsea following his offseason move from City, as the Blues bounced back from their 3-0 loss to Leeds.
Aside from Gallagher being sent off, Chelsea was also without manager Thomas Tuchel as he was serving a touchline ban following his confrontation with Antonio Conte in the opening home match against Tottenham.
But Sterling broke the deadlock just after halftime with a shot from the edge of the area, and doubled the lead in the 63rd with a tap-in from Reece James’ cross at the far post.
Leicester pulled one back through Harvey Barnes three minutes later, but Jamie Vardy and Ayoze Perez both missed chances for an equalizer.
Leicester defender Wesley Fofana was left out of Brendan Rodgers’ squad amid reports he is close to finalizing a transfer to Chelsea.
RESURGENT UNITED
Fernandes has been serving as Man United’s stand-in captain since manager Erik ten Hag decided to drop Harry Maguire to the bench, and the Portugal midfielder seems to be relishing wearing the armband.
Fernandes steered in a cross from Diogo Dalot in the 55th as United followed up Monday’s win over Liverpool with another morale-boosting performance.
It was also the team’s first clean sheet, thanks in part to David de Gea’s reflex save to keep out a header from Joe Aribo in the 66th.
It’s a result that will give a bit more breathing space to Ten Hag, the manager who faced a torrent of criticism and skepticism after the team’s dismal start to the campaign.
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Get Moving!® Health and Wellness Event and Back to School Bash in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, July 30, 2022, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Healthy Americas Foundation, and OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. will celebrate their 16th annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event in Omaha with special guest Walkaround Elmo from Sesame Street® who will greet kids and families and hand out free Sesame Street in Communities resources. The event includes free health screenings (glucose, cholesterol), COVID-19 tests and vaccines and boosters, health and wellness activities for the whole family, and referrals to community health services. The 2022 event series is sponsored nationally by the Siemens Foundation.
"We are excited to be back together in-person for this great event. It is an honor to join the Alliance in ensuring that everyone has access to care and educational resources needed to achieve the best health possible," said Andrea Skolkin, CEO of OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. "All children who complete at least three health activities will be eligible for a backpack and school supplies."
"Reducing health disparities requires multi-faceted approaches and we're honored during these health fairs to promote health and wellness for the entire family," said Dave Pacitti, President, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; Head of the Americas, Siemens Healthineers; and member of the Siemens Foundation Board of Directors. "We're committed to advancing health equity by promoting primary healthcare, diagnostic screening, workforce training for the healthcare sector, and capital loan support for community clinics, and thrilled to support ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® in Omaha," concluded David Etzwiler, CEO of Siemens Foundation.
"We are so happy that we can bring ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® to Omaha this year to support individuals to lead healthier lifestyles and provide essential health services to communities," said Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group. "This year, we are proud to bring the All of Us traveling exhibit to Omaha. Through All of Us, we will build the foundation for a new era of health care where medicine is representative of all individuals."
What: ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event featuring:
- Back to School Bash: Children at the event will receive a backpack with school supplies
- Free Health Screenings: HIV/STI, Blood Pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol, and COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Healthy snacks: Produce giveaway and nutrition education
- Family fun: Games, raffles, and much more!
- Science: All of Us Research Program Traveling Exhibit
(The Traveling Exhibit will remain onsite from August 1 to 5, 2022)
Where: 4920 S 30th St., Omaha, NE 68107
When: Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Cost: FREE!
To find a ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event in your city, please call the Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-265 or visit www.healthyamericas.org/get-up-get-moving. To learn more about the All of Us Research Program, please visit www.JoinAllofUs.org/todos.
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- Q1 2022 Net Loss of $1.3 million, a $2.2 million Improvement Compared to Q1 2021
- Q1 2022 Renewal Premiums Increased 2% Year-Over-Year to $36 million, Driven by Growth Across Life Insurance and Home Service Insurance Segments
- Q1 2022 Total Claims and Surrenders Decreased 7% Year-Over-Year
- $1.7 billion of Total Assets at March 31, 2022 with No Debt
- Book Value per Class A Share at March 31, 2022 of $3.91
AUSTIN, Texas, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA), today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Net loss for the first quarter of 2022 totaled $1.3 million, or $0.03 per fully diluted class A share, an improvement compared to net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.07 per fully diluted class A share, in the prior-year quarter. The improvement in net loss was primarily due to decreased death claim benefits, as well as lower federal tax, general expenses, and property claims, partially offset by investment related losses.
Management Commentary
"Our overall performance in the first quarter validates the strategic direction of the company and the effectiveness of the initiatives we have implemented to enhance sales practices, expand our network of independent consultants and mitigate surrenders," said Company vice chairman and CEO, Gerald W. Shields. "Operationally, our insurance premiums have continued to grow, claims and surrenders have continued to decline, and we have introduced new, innovative, and high-quality products to our current and potential customer base. Additionally, we have remained committed to geographic expansion and enhanced distribution capabilities, which we believe will enhance our revenue and policy diversification and overall reach in our key target markets. Looking ahead, we believe continued execution on our strategic plan will translate to sustainable growth and profitability over the long term."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
Total insurance issued for the first quarter of 2022 increased by over 2% compared to the prior year quarter, to $97.3 million, driven by increases in the Home Service Insurance segment. Average face value per policy issued for the first quarter of 2022 in the Life Insurance and Home Service Insurance segments increased by 15% and 44%, respectively, compared to the prior year quarter, reflecting the Company's strategic shift toward higher face value policies.
Total premium revenue for the first quarter of 2022 increased 1% compared to the same year-ago period, to $39.4 million. The increase was driven by higher renewal premiums in the Life Insurance and Home Service Insurance segments, partially offset by lower first year premiums. The first quarter of 2022 marked the second consecutive quarter of year-over-year premium growth and was driven by the Company's ongoing strategic initiatives.
Renewal premiums for the first quarter of 2022 increased 2% compared to the same year-ago period, to $36 million, with contributions from the Life Insurance and Home Service Insurance segments. The increase in renewal premiums was primarily due to continued retention and collection efforts, and strong prior year quarter first year sales that increased the Company's policy base.
First year premiums for the first quarter of 2022 were $3.4 million, compared to $3.9 million in the same year-ago period. The decrease in first year premiums was primarily due to lower first year premium revenues in the Life Insurance segment.
Total claims and surrenders for the first quarter of 2022 decreased 7%, compared to the same year-ago period, driven by decreases in death claim benefits and surrenders, which more than offset higher matured endowment benefits. Overall, death claim benefits decreased 22% or $1.9 million, primarily due to a lower volume of reported death claims, including COVID-19 related deaths. Surrender benefits decreased by 4% or $0.5 million, a continuation of the improving trends from the second half of 2021.
General expenses for the first quarter of 2022 decreased by $0.4 million or 3% year-over-year, driven by lower legal expenses and consulting fees, partially offset by higher expenses at our principal offices.
First Quarter 2022 Segment Performance and Highlights
Life Insurance
Overall premium revenue in the Life Insurance segment for the first quarter of 2022 decreased by less than 1% compared to the same year-ago period, as strong renewal premiums were more than offset by lower first year premiums.
First year premiums for the first quarter of 2022 decreased by $0.5 million, compared to the same year-ago period. The decrease in first year premiums was primarily related to reduced sales of existing products in anticipation of the Company's new Whole Life 360TM product, as well as continued premium declines in Venezuela due to the departure of a top distributor. As a result, the amount of insurance and number of policies issued decreased by 16% and 27%, respectively. The Company continues to focus on enhancing its distribution through recruitment efforts, adding 185 new independent consultants across key regions in the quarter.
Renewal premiums for the first quarter of 2022 increased 1% compared to the same year-ago period, primarily resulting from the Company's strategic initiatives focused on reducing early withdrawals, and strong first year sales in the same year-ago period.
Total claims and surrenders for the first quarter of 2022 declined 8% year-over-year, driven by lower volumes of death claims and surrenders, partially offset by higher matured endowments. Death claims decreased 63%, compared to the prior year period, which was negatively impacted by elevated claims, including COVID-19 related death. Policy surrenders decreased 5%, compared to the same year ago period, driven by the Company's recent strategic policy initiatives aimed at improving retention, and mitigating and limiting surrenders.
Home Service Insurance
Total premium revenue in the Home Service Insurance segment for the first quarter of 2022 increased 4% compared to the prior year quarter, driven by higher renewal premiums, and continued strong collections. Notably, there has been strong interest in new product offerings, including Critical Illness and Security Plan Plus™.
Average policy face amount for the first quarter of 2022 increased by 44%, compared to the same year ago period. The increase in average policy face amount was primarily due to the Company's targeted sales campaigns and introduction of the new Security Plan Plus™ whole life product, which has a higher maximum face value.
First year premiums for the first quarter of 2022 decreased by 1%, compared to the prior year quarter. The slight decline in first year premiums was driven by a risk-based curtailment of first year property insurance premium revenues, which more than offset the increase in life insurance premiums. Despite the overall decline in first year premiums, life insurance issued increased by $10.2 million or 23%.
Renewal premiums for the first quarter of 2022 increased 5%, compared to prior year period, due to improvements in our collection and payment processes and strong collection efforts by our independent agents.
Claims and Surrenders benefits for the first quarter of 2022 decreased 5%, compared to the same year-ago period, primarily due to a lower volume of reported death claims, including COVID-19 reported claims. Property claims declined 56%, compared to the first three months of 2021, due to fewer hurricane related claims.
Investments
Net investment income for the first quarter of 2022 was $15.5 million, an improvement compared to $15.2 million in the prior year period. The increase in net investment income was driven by higher income from limited partnerships and lower investment expense, partially offset by lower fixed maturity income resulting from one-time call redemption income that benefited the first quarter of 2021. The average pre-tax yield on the investment portfolio was 4.2%, which was consistent with the first quarter of 2021.
Investment related losses were $0.6 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to a $0.3 million gain in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to changes in the fair value of equity partially offset by the fair market value increase in the Company's limited partnership portfolio.
The carrying value of the Company's fixed maturity securities investment portfolio at March 31, 2022 was $1.4 billion compared to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2021. This decline reflects interest rate sensitivity on fixed maturity securities.
About Citizens, Inc
Citizens, Inc. is a financial services company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CIA. The Company utilizes a three-pronged strategy for growth based upon worldwide sales of U.S. dollar denominated whole life cash value insurance policies, life insurance product sales in the U.S. and final expense and limited liability property product sales in the U.S. For more information, visit www.citizensinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as "future," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," and similar terms. Such forward-looking statements may relate to the Company's expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, business performance, operational strategy and other financial and operational measures. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those matters expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are involved in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the risk factors discussed in our most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. The Company assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law. You should be aware that factors not referred to herein could affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and use caution and common sense when considering our forward-looking statements.
Contact Information
Investors
Matt Glover and Matthew Hausch
Gateway Group, Inc.
(949) 574-3860
CIA@gatewayir.com
Definition of Reported Segments
The Company operates in two business segments as detailed below.
Life Insurance – The Life Insurance segment primarily issues U.S. dollar-denominated ordinary whole life insurance and endowment policies predominantly sold to non-U.S. residents, located principally in Latin America and the Pacific Rim. These products are sold through independent marketing consultants. A new whole life product was introduced in Florida in 2021.
Home Service Insurance – The Home Service Insurance segment provides final expense life insurance and property insurance policies marketed to middle- and lower-income households, and whole life products with higher allowable face values, in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. These products are sold through independent agents and funeral homes.
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Profar’s early slam jolts Padres past D-backs 10-5
By DAVID BRANDT
AP Sports Writer
PHOENIX (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a grand slam, Jorge Alfaro followed with another homer and the San Diego Padres used a big second inning to win their third straight game, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-5. The Padres sent 10 hitters to the plate in the second and the first seven reached base. Jake Cronenworth reached on an error to lead off the inning. Luke Voit and Wil Myers followed with walks and then Profar hammered a hanging slider from Arizona left-hander Caleb Smith into the left-center seats. The Padres won three of four in the series. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/10/profars-early-slam-jolts-padres-past-d-backs-10-5/ | 2022-04-11T02:06:19Z |
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