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An 18-year-old who allegedly wrote a White supremacist manifesto traveled from hours away to a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, and opened fire in a supermarket Saturday, killing 10 people and wounding three, authorities said.
Eleven of the people who were shot at the Tops Friendly Markets store were Black, and authorities say they believe the mass shooting was racially motivated. The shooting was a "straight up racially motivated hate crime from somebody outside of our community," Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia said Saturday. "This was pure evil."
The victims included a former Buffalo police lieutenant working as a security guard and the 86-year-old mother of Buffalo's retired fire commissioner, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said. Two people remain hospitalized in stable condition, a spokesman for Erie County Medical Center said Saturday night.
The suspect drove to the Buffalo supermarket from Conklin, New York, about 200 miles away, and was livestreaming as he carried out the shooting, authorities said.
Payton S. Gendron used an assault rifle to kill three people outside the supermarket and seven more inside, officials said. He eventually surrendered to police and was taken into custody.
Gendron was charged with first-degree murder, prosecutors said, and he pleaded not guilty in court Saturday night, Buffalo City Court Chief Judge Craig Hannah told CNN.
Investigators are reviewing a 180-page purported manifesto that was posted online in connection with the shooting, two federal law enforcement sources told CNN. The author of the document, who claims to be Payton Gendron, confesses to the attack and describes himself as a fascist, a White supremacist and an anti-Semite.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told CNN that investigators believe the suspect researched the area and "targeted the busiest place at one of the busiest times."
"This was targeted by zip code," Hochul said. "This was the highest concentration of African-Americans within hours."
Indeed, in the manifesto, the author says that the supermarket was in a zip code that "has the highest black percentage that is close enough to where I live."
The zip code that includes the store, 14208, is 78% Black, according to the US Census Bureau's 2020 American Community Survey. That is the highest percentage of Black population of any zip code in upstate New York. In comparison the zip code 13748, which includes Gendron's hometown of Conklin, is 89% White and 0.4% Black.
The attack bears similarities to a number of mass shootings in recent years that were motivated by hate and intended to be seen online, including the shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019.
The Buffalo attack was the deadliest US mass shooting of the year. There have been at least 198 mass shootings so far in 2022, per the Gun Violence Archive, which like CNN defines a mass shooting as four or more people shot, not including the shooter.
How the shooting unfolded
At around 2:30 p.m., the suspect drove to Tops Friendly Markets near the areas of Masten Park and Kingsley, which are predominantly Black neighborhoods, authorities said.
Wearing tactical gear and armed with an assault weapon, the suspect allegedly shot and killed three people in the parking lot and wounded a fourth, according to a statement from Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn.
The suspect then entered the store and exchanged gunfire with an armed security guard who was a retired member of the Buffalo Police Department, the district attorney said. The guard was identified as Aaron Salter, Mayor Brown said.
Because the suspect wore heavy tactical gear, however, the guard's bullets did not have any effect, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said Saturday.
"He was very heavily armed," the police commissioner said. "He had tactical gear, he had a tactical helmet on, he had a camera that he was livestreaming what he was doing."
Inside the store, nine people were shot before the suspect was apprehended by police, with the guard and six others dying from their wounds, according to the district attorney's statement.
In a statement sent to CNN, livestreaming service Twitch confirmed the shooting was streamed and said the user "has been indefinitely suspended from our service, and we are taking all appropriate action, including monitoring for any accounts rebroadcasting this content."
CNN obtained a portion of the livestream that showed the suspect arriving at the supermarket in his vehicle. CNN is not airing the video.
Grady Lewis said he was outside the supermarket when he heard seven or eight gunshots and saw a White man dressed in tactical gear spraying gunfire at the entry of the store. Law enforcement arrived within two minutes after the shooting began, Lewis told CNN affiliate WKBW. He "heard at least 20 or so shots" before the suspect exited the store.
"He came out, he put the gun to his head, to his chin. Then he dropped it and took off his bulletproof vest, then got on his hands and knees and put his hands behind his back," Lewis said, describing the moments the suspect was arrested by police. "I thought they were going to shoot him but they didn't shoot him."
"I still don't even believe it happened ... that a person would go into a supermarket full of people," he said. "It was horrible, it was really horrible."
Suspect used illegally modified assault rifle
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said an AR-15 used in the shooting was purchased legally in a gun store in New York state but was illegally modified with a high-capacity magazine.
"What has made this so lethal, and so devastating for this community, was the high-capacity magazine that would have had to have been purchased elsewhere, that's not legal in the state of New York," she said.
Hochul also told George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday that the suspect was "on the radar" of law enforcement.
"Just as a high school student with respect to something he wrote in high school and was under surveillance at the time with medical authorities," she said. "But I'm going to be investigating that very question, George. I want to know what people knew, and when they knew it, and calling upon our law enforcement as well as our social media platforms."
Brown told CNN that the suspect surveilled both the community and the grocery store as part of the planning of his attack.
"It sounds like he was here for maybe several days from reports that I've been hearing and that he did surveil this community, was scouting the supermarket, actually talked to some people in the area," Brown told CNN.
Following the shooting, investigators obtained "certain pieces of evidence" that "indicate some racial animosity" from the suspect, Flynn said during a Saturday news conference.
"I'm not going to ... elaborate on what exactly they are right now but we have evidence in custody right now that shows that there is some racial component," Flynn said.
The 180-page manifesto, independently obtained by CNN shortly after the attack and before authorities released the suspect's name, is allegedly written by a person claiming to be Payton Gendron confessing to the attack.
The manifesto's author says he bought ammo for some time but didn't get serious about planning the attack until January. The author goes on about his perceptions of the dwindling size of the White population and claims of ethnic and cultural replacement of Whites.
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Company's PeakSlant32™ cabinet, Regal Riches™ slot game, Floor Manager™ systems solution and Diversity and Inclusion achievements recognized in annual awards program
LONDON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it won four categories of the 2022 "The Casino Awards" program, earning more honors than any other gaming supplier in the competition. Produced by Datateam Business Media, the publishers of Casino International magazine, The Casino Awards is an annual program that recognizes gaming operators and suppliers for excellence across Europe.
IGT won the following four award categories at an awards banquet last week in London:
- Best Slot Machine: PeakSlant32 cabinet
- Best Slot Game: Regal Riches slots
- Best New Innovative Product: Floor Manager
- Best Diversity and Inclusion Employer
"IGT's victories across four categories in The Casino Awards 2022 program reflect the depth and breadth of the Company's excellence as a global gaming supplier and the diverse, industry-leading talent behind our products and solutions portfolio," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO, Global Gaming. "IGT's continued prowess in achieving important industry awards is a reflection of our robust internal and external quality testing programs that help ensure that our solutions capture players' interest and exceed our customers' performance expectations."
For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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SHENZHEN, China, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Procolored i608 is the world's first 2-in-1 UV DTF laminating printer. Through an innovative integration of laminating process and printing process, this all-in-one DTF printer allows you to print out whatever you want and transfer them onto surfaces of various materials. This printer adopts an advanced white ink automatic circulation system – a patented technology invented by Procolored to extend the lifespan of printheads without sacrificing its performance. The Procolored i608 is an ideal choice for customers who want to output high-end patterns and transfer onto hard or curved surfaces.
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Procolored is a professional printer manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen, China, specializing in the design, research & development and production of Inkjet printer/ flatbed printer / digital printer. With over 15 years' experience in the printer industry and a large 1800 square meters factory, the company is committed to offering quality products, professional tech services, and reasonable prices to build long-term business cooperation with clients all over the world. To learn more about the company and its products, pls visit www.procolored.com
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While the disease has progressed in all patients receiving standard of care, it did not progress in 40% of the patients receiving standard chemotherapy together with the experimental drug, Elenagen — and for half of the patients in the group, Elenagen has increased the time to disease progression by more than 2.5 times
BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CureLab Oncology, a clinical-stage, pre-IPO biotech company, is presenting the results of its ongoing ex-US clinical trial at this year's meeting of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). The trial is assessing an experimental DNA plasmid encoding the human protein, p62 (affectionately codenamed Elenagen), at the N.N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre, one of the leading cancer centers in Eastern Europe.
Platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC) is one of the deadliest forms of ovarian cancer and has a very poor prognosis. The FDA approved other novel treatments for PROC based on statistically significant improvements for the delay of progression of the cancer, assessed by the increasing size of a primary tumor and/or the appearance of new metastatic lesions or growth of the existing ones; i.e., progression-free survival (PFS). A statistically significant prolongation of PFS was clearly demonstrated in the trial and continues to extend as the trial continues.
- In the ex-US clinical trial, CureLab Oncology is assessing its experimental plasmid DNA therapeutic, Elenagen, for its ability to extend progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with PROC receiving standard chemotherapy, gemcitabine.
- For all patients in the trial receiving the standard of care only, the disease progressed during the first year of observations, with 50% of patients progressing within 2.7 months.
- In contrast, the disease did not progress at all for almost 40% of patients receiving the same gemcitabine in combination with weekly intramuscular injections of Elenagen.
- In 50% of patients receiving standard of care only, the disease has progressed within 2.7 months, while the time to progression for 50% of patients in the "chemo plus Elenagen" group has increased to 7.2 months.
- To date, no patient receiving Elenagen demonstrated any adverse event (AE) or significant adverse event (SAE) greater than grade 1, and all resolved quickly without impact.
- So far, the longest PFS in the gemcitabine + Elenagen treatment group is 27 months (and continues to grow), while the disease has progressed in all patients in the gemcitabine-only group within less than 12 months.
"While our data on increasing progression-free survival are already statistically significant (P=0.01), it will take a little longer to reach a statistical significance on overall survival of the patients," said Professor Sergey Krasny, M.D., D.Sc., co-author of the ESMO presentation, and a medical director of the study. "However, so far, no single patient receiving gemcitabine alone has lived longer than 18 months, while over 50 percent of patients receiving gemcitabine and Elenagen live longer than that. Also of note is that no person who survived to live 18 months has died at this point in the study."
"Our presentation at ESMO 2022 is a great step forward compared to what we presented at ESMO 2021. Now, we are certain that Elenagen is increasing progression-free survival for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients in the trial," said Alexander Shneider, Ph.D., CEO of CureLab Oncology.
CureLab's lead investigational compound is code-named Elenagen, an experimental DNA therapy that consists of a circular piece of DNA called a plasmid that includes a gene for a human protein called p62/SQSTM1. In animal studies and Phase I/II human trials conducted ex-US, Elenagen demonstrated promise in reversing tumor grade, changing the tumor microenvironment, and enhancing the anti-cancer effects of chemotherapy. Experimental results also indicate mitigation of chronic inflammation and stimulation of an immune response to the tumor.
CureLab Oncology Inc. is a pre-IPO, clinical-stage immuno-oncology biotech company headquartered in the greater Boston area, Massachusetts. CureLab is dedicated to advancing new and safer therapeutics for solid tumors and other oncology and inflammatory indications. To learn more, visit curelab.com.
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SUZHOU, China and ROCKVILLE, Md., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK), a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and age-related diseases, today announced that its novel inhibitor of the embryonic ectoderm development (EED) protein, APG-5918, has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enter a first-in-human (FIH) study that will assess the safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of APG-5918 in patients with solid tumors or hematologic malignancies.
This multicenter, open-label Phase I study is designed to assess the safety and tolerability, and determine the dose-limiting toxicity, maximum tolerated dose, and recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) of orally administered APG-5918. Prof. Joseph Paul Eder, Clinical Director of the Early Drug Development Program at Yale Cancer Center will be the Principal Investigator of this multicentric clinical trial.
EZH2, which is highly expressed in multiple tumors in humans, was found to promote the development and progression of tumors, and the targeted inhibition of EZH2's methyltransferase activity has already been proven as an effective mechanistic approach for cancer treatment. However, the secondary mutation of EZH2 may lead to acquired drug resistances, while the homologous EZH1 also has methyltransferase activity that could limit the effects of EZH2 inhibitors. Furthermore, EED protein can stimulate the methyltransferase activity of EZH2, thus making the allosteric targeting of EED an effective approach. EED inhibitors have shown good therapeutic potential in many kinds of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
Discovered and developed by Ascentage Pharma, APG-5918 is an orally active, potent, selective, small-molecule EED inhibitor with high binding affinity. As an allosteric inhibitor, APG-5918 selectively binds to the EED protein. By regulating tumor epigenetics and microenvironment, APG-5918 can potentially overcome tumor resistance and deliver complete and durable tumor regression.
Dr. Yifan Zhai, Chief Medical Officer of Ascentage Pharma, commented, "I am excited that we are poised to initiate the FIH study of APG-5918 under the leadership of Prof Paul Eder. In preclinical studies, APG-5918 showed potent binding activity with the EED protein, in vitro antiproliferative activity, and in vivo antitumor activity."
"We look forward to advancing the clinical development of APG-5918 to hopefully bring clinically meaningful benefits to patients as early as possible", added Prof Paul Eder.
About Ascentage Pharma
Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) is a globally focused biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B, and age-related diseases. On October 28, 2019, Ascentage Pharma was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 6855.HK.
Ascentage Pharma focuses on developing therapeutics that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis, or programmed cell death. The company has built a pipeline of eight clinical drug candidates, including novel, highly potent Bcl-2, and dual Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors, as well as candidates aimed at IAP and MDM2-p53 pathways, and next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Ascentage Pharma is also the only company in the world with active clinical programs targeting all three known classes of key apoptosis regulators. The company is conducting more than 50 Phase I/II clinical trials in the US, Australia, Europe, and China. Olverembatinib, the company's core drug candidate developed for the treatment of drug-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), was granted Priority Review status and a Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and is already approved for the indication. In addition, olverembatinib was also granted an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and a Fast Track Designation (FTD) by the US FDA, and an Orphan Designation by the EU. To date, Ascentage Pharma has obtained a total of 15 ODDs, 2 FTDs, and 2 Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) designations from the FDA and 1 ODD from the EU for four of the company's investigational drug candidates. Ascentage Pharma has been designated for multiple Major National R&D Projects, including 5 National Major New Drug Discovery and Manufacturing projects, 1 New Drug Incubator status, 4 Innovative Drug Programs, and 1 Major Project for the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases.
Leveraging its robust R&D capabilities, Ascentage Pharma has built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights and entered into global partnerships with numerous renowned biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and research institutes such as UNITY Biotechnology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Merck, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer. The company has built a talented team with global experience in discovering, developing, launching, and commercializing innovative drugs and is setting up world-class commercial manufacturing and Sales & Marketing teams. One pivotal aim of Ascentage Pharma is to continuously strengthen its R&D capabilities and accelerate its clinical development programs, in order to fulfil its mission of addressing unmet clinical needs in China and around the world for the benefit of more patients.
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CHANDLER, Ariz., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zovio Inc (NASDAQ:ZVO), an education technology services company, today announced the results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Revenue and other revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $54.8 million, compared with revenue of $93.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $23.7 million, compared with operating loss of $57.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
The Company recognized an income tax benefit of approximately $47 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2021, compared with income tax benefit of $0.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $23.6 million, compared with net loss of $57.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Diluted loss per share for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $0.71, compared with diluted loss per share of $1.75 for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Non-GAAP Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Non-GAAP operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $7.8 million, compared with non-GAAP operating income of $0.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020. Non-GAAP operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2021 excludes legal expense of $14.3 million, acquisition costs of $0.5 million, stock compensation of $0.2 million and other non-GAAP costs of $0.9 million. Non-GAAP operating income for the three months ended December 31, 2020 excludes restructuring and impairment charges of $1.4 million, separation transaction costs of $1.2 million, acquisition costs of $0.9 million, and loss on transaction of $54.8 million.
Non-GAAP net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $7.7 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of $0.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020. Non-GAAP net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2021 excludes legal expense of $14.3 million, acquisition costs of $0.5 million, stock compensation of $0.2 million, other non-GAAP costs of $0.9 million and the related tax effects. Non-GAAP net income for the three months ended December 31, 2020 excludes restructuring and impairment charges of $1.4 million, separation transaction costs of $1.2 million, acquisition costs of $0.9 million, loss on transaction of $54.8 million and the related tax effects.
Non-GAAP diluted loss per share for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $0.23, compared with non-GAAP diluted income per share of $0.03 for the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Revenue and other revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $263.0 million, compared with revenue of $397.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $42.6 million, compared with operating loss of $61.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The Company recognized an income tax benefit of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared with income tax benefit of $13.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $42.3 million, compared with net loss of $49.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $1.27, compared with diluted loss per share of $1.53 for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Non-GAAP Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Non-GAAP operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $15.7 million, compared with non-GAAP operating income of $8.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Non-GAAP operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 excludes legal expense of $14.3 million, restructuring and impairment charges of $2.6 million, separation transaction costs of $1.1 million, acquisition costs of $2.4 million, stock compensation of $1.6 million, other non-GAAP costs of $1.4 million and severance costs of $3.5 million. Non-GAAP operating income for the year ended December 31, 2020 excludes restructuring and impairment charges of $4.8 million, separation transaction costs of $6.7 million, acquisition costs of $4.3 million and loss on transaction of $54.8 million.
Non-GAAP net loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $15.8 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of $8.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Non-GAAP net loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 excludes legal expense of $14.3 million, restructuring and impairment charges of $2.6 million, separation transaction costs of $1.1 million, acquisition costs of $2.4 million, stock compensation of $1.6 million other non-GAAP costs of $1.4 million, severance costs of $3.5 million and the related tax effects. Non-GAAP net income for the year ended December 31, 2020 excludes restructuring and impairment charges of of $4.8 million, separation transaction costs of $6.7 million, acquisition costs of $4.3 million, loss on transaction of $54.8 million and the related tax effects.
Non-GAAP diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $0.47, compared with non-GAAP diluted income per share of $0.27 for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $28.3 million as compared to $35.5 million as of December 31, 2020.
The Company used $15.4 million of cash in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2021, compared with $25.3 million of cash provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2020.
On April 14, 2022, the Company entered into a credit facility as the borrower, with each of its wholly-owned subsidiaries as guarantors. The credit facility provides for, among other things, a term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $31.5 million. Subject to the terms of credit facility, the term loan bears interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 9%.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures for non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP diluted income (loss) per share, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. These non-GAAP measures exclude legal expense, restructuring and impairment charges, separation transaction costs, acquisition costs, non-GAAP stock compensation, loss on transaction, severance costs as well as certain income tax adjustments, as applicable. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules. Management believes non-GAAP financial measures are useful in providing investors with an understanding of how specific line items in the consolidated statements of income are affected by items that may not be indicative of the operating results of the Company's core business. To the extent that other companies use similar methods in calculating and reporting non-GAAP operating results, the Company believes provision of supplemental non-GAAP financial information allows for a meaningful comparison of the Company's performance against the performance of other companies. The Company further believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information regarding its ongoing operating activities and business trends related to its results of operations, as well as a meaningful comparison with historical financial results. The Company's management and board of directors utilize these non-GAAP financial measures, together with the Company's financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, in developing operating budgets and evaluating the Company's performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement GAAP financial information, and should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Refer to the accompanying tables for a detailed reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
Zovio Inc will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) today to discuss its latest financial results and recent highlights. The dial-in number for callers in the United States is (888) 330-3204, and the dial-in number for other callers is (646) 960-0844. The access code for all callers is 8039474. A live broadcast of the call will also be available on the Company's website at http://ir.zovio.com.
About Zovio Inc
Zovio Inc (NASDAQ: ZVO) is an education technology services company that partners with higher education institutions and employers to deliver innovative, personalized solutions to help learners and leaders achieve their aspirations. The Zovio network, which includes Fullstack Academy and TutorMe, leverages its core strengths and applies its technology and capabilities to priority market needs. Using advanced data and analytics, Zovio identifies the most meaningful ways to enhance the learner experience and deliver strong outcomes for higher education institutions, employers, and learners. Zovio's purpose is to help everyone be in a class of their own. For more information, visit www.zovio.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Additional information on factors that could cause actual plans implemented and actual results achieved to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements is included from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 to be filed with the SEC on April 15, 2022, the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and the Company's current reports on Form 8-K which are available at www.zovio.com. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made on the basis of management's good faith beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding future events based on information available at the time such statements are made. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or any changes in assumptions, expectations or other factors affecting such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
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This first-ever CAFÉ will take place on June 7 & 8, 2022, at the Montreal Science Centre
MONTREAL, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Those attending the first-ever CAFÉ will have a chance to meet world-renowned visual effects and animation talents who will get together to share their knowledge and experience gained working on many of the largest film and television productions of recent years. Denis Villeneuve's Dune, which won the Oscar for best visual effects this year, will be featured, with a conference about the creation of its visual universe. Disney will also give an exclusive conference on the cultural collaboration that led to the creation of Encanto, the Oscar winner for best animated film of 2022. Created by the Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC) and produced by Kaliko Productions, CAFÉ will take place on June 7 and 8 at the Montreal Science Centre. This event is made possible by the financial support of the Government of Quebec and the Ville de Montréal.
Along with London and Los Angeles, Quebec is one of the world's three major visual effects hubs and has earned global recognition for its outstanding expertise and talent. With more than 200 projects every year, some forty studios based here work on the biggest films and series in the world. In 2021, according to data compiled by the QFTC, the industry accounted for over 6,000 jobs and 950 million dollars in local economic benefits. Over the past 10 years, the industry has grown exponentially, with annual growth on the order of 33%.
Quebec studios will be in the spotlight during these two days. One of them, Hybride, known for working on the visual effects of the latest films and series of the Star Wars saga, will present a conference about the creation of the different droids, robots and creatures of the universe. Rodeo FX will show you how practical effects artists create invisible effects (blood, smoke, fire, etc.) that get incorporated into scenes of your favourite productions. And the UK studio Framestore will reveal the secrets of the Mirror Dimension scene in the film Spider-Man: No Way Home, a box-office smash that was nominated in the Best Visual Effects category at the Oscars.
Among the content dedicated to animation, Squeeze Animation Studios, a leading company in the sector based in Quebec, will give a conference about its project Cracké – Family Scramble, distributed worldwide, and will focus more specifically on the creation of an animation brand that stands out through its style, quality and effectiveness, while dealing with the production constraints of a TV series. Cinesite and Reel FX, two of the world's largest animation studios, will give conferences dealing respectively with the making of Riverdance (recipient of a Grammy, top 10 on Netflix), and the process of incorporating the new technology VCAM and Unreal Engine into an animation production pipeline.
Other conferences of note will be added to this exciting lineup that can be discovered on site at the event.
A full afternoon will be devoted to content related to research and development. In collaboration with the CDRIN and SYNTHÈSE Pôle Image Québec, a pitch stage will be set up to allow university researchers, companies and service providers to present their innovative projects. Simultaneously, students in the field will be able to get advice from professionals on their demo during an activity presented by the School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design of the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (NAD-UQAC). Lastly, a networking event presented by SYNTHÈSE between the education sector and the industry will also be part of the program and will allow all participants to continue the discussions generated during these numerous activities. The event will conclude on June 8 with an end-of-day professional cocktail presented by Autodesk.
CAFÉ benefits from the support of its Gold partners, Services Québec and the Ville de Montréal, its Silver partners, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), DNEG, Hybride, Mikros, MELS, MPC, Rodeo FX and Synthèse Pôle Image Québec, its Bronze partners, CDRIN, Framestore, Investissement Québec International, Raynault Visual Effects, Reel FX Creative Studios, Side VFX and Tonic DNA, its Exhibitor partners, Caribara, Cinesite, Folks VFX, Rayon FX and Scanline VFX, and its Media partner, 80 Level.
Founded in 2006, the QFTC is a non-profit organization that contributes to the development and competitiveness of Quebec as a world class, multi-screen production hub. As an economic development agency, its mission is to generate investments in Quebec by leveraging competitive tax incentive programs, the expertise of industry members, the province's architectural diversity, the quality of its infrastructures and the industry's ability to export its products to foreign markets.
The QFTC receives financial support from its partners: Air Canada, the Antonopoulos Group, BFL Canada, the Bank of Montreal, the National Bank, Demers Beaulne, Difuze, EP Canada, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hôtel Gault/Monville, Hôtel Le Germain, Grandé Studios, Hybride, MELS, Miller Thomson, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Rodeo FX, Technicolor Inc., as well as the different levels of government: federal, provincial and municipal.
For additional information, visit www.bctq.ca.
Kaliko Productions uses its expertise to accompany you in all stages of your project, from conception to final production, while adapting to your needs. Whether it's for production and logistics, communications and customer experience or a turnkey offer, our creativity and ingenuity are at your service to help you bring your ideas to life!
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CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitcoin of America, a popular digital currency exchange, is taking local businesses to the next level. Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). The popular operator has continued to expand their footprint across the USA. They are currently in 30 plus states and growing with 2,500 plus locations.
Bitcoin of America is changing the way we think of local businesses. Typically, you see traditional ATMs in stores, however Bitcoin of America is making it possible to have a Bitcoin ATM as well. You can find a Bitcoin of America ATM location in most major US cities. Most of their Bitcoin ATMS are open 24 hours and 7 days a week. Their locations are placed for convenience. This means that Bitcoin of America BTMs are usually located in places where you already shop. You can easily buy Bitcoin while you fill up a tank of gas or pick up groceries.
When you host with Bitcoin of America you have the opportunity to earn passive income, increase your foot traffic, and take advantage of free marketing services. Bitcoin of America handles everything from maintenance to installation services for the hardware required to run the machine. Bitcoin of America also offers 24-hour help-desk support. This support is for both the customer using the kiosk and to a hosting merchant.
Hosting a Bitcoin ATM gives your store a competitive advantage. When you work with Bitcoin of America you have the chance to offer your customers Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu to purchase. If you are interested in hosting a Bitcoin ATM location visit their host page to get started.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (NASDAQ: TSP), a global self-driving technology company based in San Diego, California, today announced its participation in the following investor conferences.
- On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time, management will participate in the KeyBanc 23rd Annual Technology Leadership Forum.
- On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time, management will virtually present in a fireside chat at the Oppenheimer 25th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference
- On August 10, 2022, at 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time, management will present at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference
Management will be available for one-on-one or group meetings with institutional investors at all conferences above. Portfolio managers and analysts who wish to request a meeting should contact their institutional sales representative at each sponsoring bank.
TuSimple is a global autonomous driving technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in Arizona, Texas, Europe, and China. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is developing a commercial-ready, fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. TuSimple aims to transform the $4 trillion global truck freight industry through the company's leading AI technology, which makes it possible for trucks to drive safely autonomously, operate nearly continuously, and reduce fuel consumption by 10%+ relative to manually driven trucks. Global achievements include the world's first fully autonomous, 'driver-out' semi-truck run on open public roads, and development of the world's first Autonomous Freight Network (AFN). Visit us at www.tusimple.com.
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National Agency for Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and French Ethics Committee approve protocol for trial expected to begin in Q4 2022
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. and PARIS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio), a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, has received clearance to conduct a Phase I/II trial for its novel Huntington's Disease (HD) gene therapy, BV-101, in France through its subsidiary BrainVectis. This authorization, provided by the National Agency for Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM), the country's governing drug authority, along with the approval of the trial protocol by the Ethics Committee in charge, enables the company to begin recruiting participants.
BV-101 is a novel, exclusively designed adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy vector that simultaneously addresses the metabolic dysfunction of diseased neurons as well as contributes to the clearance of the mutant huntingtin protein. BV-101 is administered through MRI-guided neurosurgical techniques directed to target tissues in the basal structures of the brain. In preclinical studies in mice, BV-101 demonstrated the ability to repair the essential cholesterol pathway, provide neuroprotection, and restore physical performance by delivering CYP46A1, a crucial enzyme in the brain which is reduced in people with Huntington's Disease. BV-101 was granted orphan drug designation in the European Union in 2019 by the European Medicines Agency.
"Unlike other attempts to treat Huntington's Disease, BV-101 aims to restore cholesterol metabolism, reduce mutant huntingtin and to improve neuronal function. Importantly, BV-101 does not affect the levels of normal huntingtin protein in cells," said Nathalie Cartier-Lacave, MD, founder of BrainVectis and now Vice President, Sector Lead Neurobiology, at AskBio. "If this proves successful, we have the potential to change the course of a devastating disease that causes severe functional and cognitive decline."
Currently, there are no approved disease modifying therapies for HD, a rare inherited neurodegenerative disease that, based on information from the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP), affects approximately 62,000 people in the European Union. The disease is caused by anomalous repeating mutations in the huntingtin gene leading to abnormal protein aggregates in nerve cells. This results in a range of progressive symptoms, leading to complete physical and mental deterioration, with symptoms usually beginning in adults ages 30 to 50, but which can also occur at an earlier age.
"The approval of this trial in France marks a major milestone to potentially treat one of the world's most devastating genetic diseases," added Sheila Mikhail, JD, MBA, CEO and Co-Founder of AskBio. "If successful, this novel approach for treating Huntington's Disease may impact how we treat many other neurodegenerative diseases in the future."
About the BV-101 Clinical Trial
The BV-101 clinical trial will be an open-label, dose-escalation study to assess the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of administration of BV-101 in adult subjects with early-stage Huntington's Disease (HD). The trial will include 12-18 participants and is expected to begin in Paris in Q4, 2022. The trial will be led by principal investigator, Alexandra Durr, MD, PhD, Professor Genetics, Reference Centre for Rare diseases-Neurogenetics. For more information about the BV-101 Huntington's Disease clinical trial, contact askfirst@askbio.com or visit askbio.com.
About AskBio
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio), a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG acquired in 2020, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes therapeutics for Pompe disease, Parkinson's disease, and congestive heart failure. AskBio's gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive capsid and promoter library. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, UK, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered clinical testing. Founded in 2001 and an early innovator in the gene therapy field, the company holds more than 750 patents in areas such as AAV production and chimeric and self-complementary capsids. Learn more at www.askbio.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability, and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2021, the Group employed around 100,000 people and had sales of 44.1 billion euros. R&D expenses before special items amounted to 5.3 billion euros. For more information, visit www.bayer.com.
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Floridians continue pulling plug on phone lines
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Not that long ago, millions of Florida homes and businesses had landline phones.
But a new state report details the continued disappearance of what was a staple of life and how demand and competition have “exploded” for wireless and internet-based technology that most Floridians now use to make calls.
“These other modes are simply different technological evolutions of telephone service, much as connecting a call through an operator was replaced by direct dialing many decades ago,” the report by the Florida Public Service Commission said. “The additional capabilities available with these technologies have led the vast majority of residential consumers and businesses to make the transition to these modes.”
Consider: Florida hit a peak of about 12 million wirelines more than two decades ago. But the new report said that total was down to about 1.152 million in 2021, with only 428,431 residential wirelines.
In 2021, the number of residential residential wirelines dropped by 19.1 percent, while business wirelines declined 15.4 percent. That came after years of similar decreases.
As a comparison, Florida had 22.279 million wireless subscriptions as of the end of 2019, the latest figures available, according to the report. That equated to more than one wireless subscription for every Floridian at the time.
Also contributing to the shift away from landlines is what is known in the telecommunications world as voice over internet protocol, or VoIP, which allows calls to be made using digital technology over the internet. Providers of the services can include, for example, cable companies.
The Public Service Commission is required each year to submit a report by Aug. 1 to the Legislature about competition in the telecommunications industry. The new report concluded that wireless and internet-based services are meeting the needs of the state.
“Since reaching a peak in the year 2000, total traditional access lines have declined by over 90 percent in Florida, even as the population has grown significantly,” the 55-page report said. “Given the importance of telecommunications service and the large decline in traditional access lines, consumers must be finding service elsewhere.”
The telecommunications industry has gone through a massive transformation since the Bell system broke up in the 1980s. Florida lawmakers over the years took a series of steps, including largely deregulating the industry in the state. Lawmakers barred the Public Service Commission from regulating wireless, broadband and voice-over-internet-protocol services.
In a statement Tuesday about the new report, commission Chairman Andrew Fay said the “continued migration to wireless and alternative platforms is no surprise.”
“The telecommunications industry offers consumers ‘new and improved’ technology options on a regular basis,” Fay said. “This evolution of services continues to be beneficial for customers looking for specialized plans.”
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CHARLES TOWN, W.V., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, earned $1.605 million or $0.39 per share compared to $1.732 million or $0.42 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and $1.669 million in the first quarter of 2022 or $0.40 per share.
Net income was $3.274 million for the first six months of 2022 or $0.79 per share compared to $3.510 million or $0.85 per share for the same period in 2021.
Selected Highlights
- Total assets were $739.4 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $672.0 million as of June 30, 2021, an increase of $67.4 million or 10.0%.
- Pre-tax pre-provision net income excluding PPP fees and interest income, was $3.873 million for the six months ending June 30, 2022, compared to $3.383 million for the six months ending June 30, 2021, or a 14.5% increase.
- Loans were $572.2 million as of June 30, 2022, up $56.0 million over the $516.2 million as of June 30, 2021, a 10.8% increase. Excluding Paycheck Protection Program loans (PPP), loan growth was $91.4 million or 19.1% since June 30, 2021. Loan growth excluding PPP loans in the first six months of 2022 was $67.6 million or 13.5% growth since December 31, 2021.
- Credit quality remains pristine with non-performing assets at 0.01% of total assets.
- Total deposits grew to $662.9 million as of June 30, 2022, an increase of $65.3 million or 10.9% over the June 30, 2021, total of $597.6 million. Deposits increased $33.8 million, or 5.4% since December 31, 2021.
- Net interest income increased $1.0 million, or 10.1%, to $11.0 million for the six months ending June 30, 2022, compared to $10.0 million for the same period in 2021. Excluding PPP income, net interest income increased $1.6 million, or 17.8%, to $10.5 million for the six months ending June 30, 2022, compared to $8.9 for the same period in 2021.
- Net interest margin was 3.19% for the six months ending June 30, 2022, compared to 3.17% for the six months ending June 30, 2021. Net interest margin increased to 3.33% for the second quarter 2022 compared to 3.04% for the linked prior quarter.
- Return on Assets (ROA) for the six months ending June 30, 2022, was 0.92% compared to 1.08% for the six months ending June 30, 2021.
- Return on Equity (ROE) for the six months ending June 30, 2022, was 11.07% compared to 12.62% for the six months ending June 30, 2021.
"The best way to congratulate our entire BCT team this year is to highlight the results of their hard work," stated Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO. "Our assets have organically grown by 10%, our loans and deposits each grew nearly 11%, and our fee income continues to grow. Our goal remains consistent even during times of market turmoil: to stay focused on our employees, customers, and communities to create shareholder value. Most gratifying is knowing how we continue to positively impact the communities we serve."
Q2 2022 Compared to Q2 2021
- Excluding PPP loans, total loans increased to $570.0 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $478.6 million as of June 30, 2021, a 19.1% increase. An increase in the commercial business line with net growth of $73.2 million or 23.8%, and mortgage portfolio loans with a net increase of $18.3 million drove the overall loan portfolio increase.
- Deposit accounts increased to $662.9 million as of June 30, 2022, increasing $65.3 million or 10.9% over June 30, 2021. Noninterest-bearing deposits grew $25.2 million since June 30, 2021, or 19.0% while interest bearing deposits were up $40.1 million or 8.6% over June 30, 2021.
- The Tier 1 leverage capital ratio for BCT was 10.18% as of June 30, 2022, compared to 10.20% as of June 30, 2021. The tangible equity / tangible assets ratio for the Company was 7.80% as of June 30, 2022, and 8.47% as of June 30, 2021.
- Net interest margin was 3.33% for the three months ending June 30, 2022, compared to 3.12% for the three months ending June 30, 2021. Excluding PPP income net interest margin was 3.19% for the three months ending June 30, 2022, compared to 3.05% for the three months ending June 30, 2021.
- A loan loss provision of $242 thousand was recorded in the quarter ending June 30, 2022, driven by the growth in the loan portfolio. There was no loan loss provision recorded in the quarter ending June 30, 2021.
- Non-interest income for the quarter ending June 30, 2022, decreased $183 thousand or 10.9% over the quarter ending June 30, 2021. See Table 2 for additional details.
- Non-interest expense increased to $5.0 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2022, an increase of $550 thousand or 12.2% above the quarter ending June 30, 2021. Year over year increase in salaries and benefits are the primary driver of this increase. Continued investments in growth include the hiring of our SBA team in May 2021, additional commercial bankers in Northern Virginia in 2022, and raising the minimum hourly wage in late fourth quarter of 2021 in response to the competitive workforce environment all contributed to the increase. See Table 2 for additional details.
- The allowance for loan losses was 1.01% of total loans outstanding as of June 30, 2022, and 1.05% as of June 30, 2021. Excluding PPP loans, the allowance for loan losses was 1.02% as of June 30, 2022, compared to 1.13% as of June 30, 2021. Management considers the current balance of the allowance for loan losses adequate for the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with the current environment.
- Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets including OREO was 0.01% as of June 30, 2022, compared to 0.02% as of June 30, 2021.
- Net loan recoveries for Q2 2022 were 0.033% compared to net loan recoveries in the same period in 2021 of 0.015%.
Linked Quarter Q2 2022 Compared to Q1 2022
- Total assets increased $20.2 million to $739.4 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to March 31, 2022, or 11.2% annualized growth.
- Excluding PPP loans, loans increased $54.7 million in the quarter ending June 30, 2022, or a 10.6% increase since March 31, 2022. Commercial loans increased $33.1 million, or 9.5% and portfolio mortgage loans increased $22.0 million, or 15.5%.
- Deposits increased $27.3 million in the quarter ending June 30, 2022, or a 4.3% increase since March 31, 2022. Noninterest bearing deposits increased $8.3 million, or 5.5% in the quarter ending June 30, 2022, and interest-bearing deposits grew $19.0 million, or 3.9% in the quarter ending June 30, 2022.
- The Tier 1 leverage capital ratio for BCT was 10.18% as of June 30, 2022, compared to 10.24% as of March 31, 2022. Both are above the regulatory minimum for a well-capitalized bank. Tangible equity/ tangible assets ratio (non-regulatory measure) for the Company was 7.80% as of June 30, 2022, and 8.24% as of March 31, 2022. The total capital of $57.686 million as of June 30, 2022, reflects a decrease of $1.563 million from $59.249 million as of March 31, 2022. The decrease in total capital during the second quarter of 2022 is primarily due to a $2.795 million decrease in other comprehensive income due to changes in fair value of available-for-sale investment securities, dividends paid of $373 thousand, and offset by net income of $1.605 million for the quarter.
- Net interest margin for the quarter was up 29 bps to 3.33% from 3.04% for the quarter ending March 31, 2022. PPP interest and fee income positively impacted both quarters. Excluding the impact from PPP in the second quarter 2022 and first quarter 2022, the net interest margin was 3.19% compared to 2.93%, respectively.
- A loan loss provision of $242 thousand was recorded in the quarter ending June 30, 2022, driven by the growth in the portfolio. There was no loan loss provision recorded in the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
- Non-interest income was down $181 thousand to $5.0 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2022, or 10.8% compared to the quarter ending March 31, 2022. See Table 2 for additional details.
- Non-interest expense for the quarter was $5.0 million, an increase of $340 thousand compared to the three months ending March 31, 2022. Increases in salaries and benefits, and other operating expenses primarily drove the increase. Incentive expenses increased as certain business units had higher production in Q2 2022. Other operating expenses were up across several categories. Included are $59 thousand of nonrecurring expenses. See Table 2 for additional details.
- The allowance for loan losses was 1.01% of total loans outstanding as of June 30, 2022, and 1.05% as of March 31, 2022. Excluding PPP loans, the allowance to loans was 1.02% as of June 30, 2022, and 1.07% as of March 31, 2022.
- Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets including OREO was 0.01% as of June 30, 2022, and March 31, 2022.
- Net loan recoveries in the quarter ending June 30, 2022, were 0.033% compared to 0.002% in the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Update
- BCT participated in Round 1 and Round 2 of the PPP loan programs and, as of June 30, 2022, outstanding balances net of fees were $2.2 million. Remaining net fees to be recognized totals $134 thousand.
Dividend Announcement
At our July Board meeting, Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors declared a $0.09 per share dividend payable to shareholders of record as of August 4, 2022, for payment on August 11, 2022.
About the Company
Founded in 1871, BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:PTBS). The Company conducts operations through its main office, an additional eight branch offices, and two loan production offices. BCT's offices are in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties (WV), Washington County (MD), and Loudoun and Stafford Counties (VA). The Bank provides various banking products and services including free access to over 55,000 ATMs through the All point® network plus online and mobile banking for individuals, businesses, and local governments. The Bank also offers commercial lines and term loans, residential and commercial construction, commercial real estate loans and agricultural loans. The Residential Lending division offers secondary market and portfolio mortgage loans, one-time close construction to perm loans, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. For over 65 years, BCT Wealth Advisors has provided financial management, investment, trust, and estate services to its clients. In 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Bank was named a "Best Bank To Work For" by American Banker. In 2018, Forbes named BCT a "Best In State Bank" for Maryland.
The Company's shares are quoted on the OTC Pink Sheet marketplace under the symbol "PTBS." For more information about Potomac Bancshares, Inc., and the Bank, please visit our website at www.mybct.bank.
Forward Looking Statements
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Life Time provides daily support, resources and motivation during 60day to help people be their healthiest selves at its nearly 160 athletic country clubs in the U.S. and Canada
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2010, participants have lost more than one million pounds in Life Time's 60day Challenge. For those looking to get a head start, or back on track, with their health and wellness habits, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is launching the fall version of its 60day across its athletic country clubs on September 10th, with registration open through the 17th.
The Life Time 60day provides comprehensive daily support, resources, and motivation for anyone looking to jumpstart their wellness goals and live a healthier life. The eight-week challenge includes a consultation with a Life Time personal trainer, daily workouts, a meal plan, 150+ healthy recipe ideas, weekly challenges for prizes and access to a team of in-person and virtual coaches. The 60day can help with a range of wellness goals including weight loss, gaining muscle, reducing stress and improving your eating habits.
"With the added stress and packed schedules that often come with this time of year, fall is a critical time to regain accountability for your workout routine," said Anika Christ, Life Time's Senior Director of Nutrition and Weight Loss. "Our 60day programming boosts your motivation and gives you a proven plan to follow with the days getting shorter and to-do lists getting longer."
The program has led to thousands of transformations over the years, like Jarron Lucas (Centreville, VA), a winner in Life Time's most recent 60day spring challenge. One of Lucas' goals during the 60day was to log everything he ate and drank for the entire challenge. He also worked out consistently and celebrated little victories every day. He transformed his health, lost a significant amount of body fat and to boot, gained the confidence to land his dream job as a federal security officer.
After each Life Time 60day, participants can submit an essay and photos. Life Time coaches select the top contenders, who receive a prize pack. Winners will be announced on November 30th.
Prizes for winners include a five-day/four-night getaway for two to Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa, ten personal training sessions from the most accredited trainers in the industry, a Life Time Membership dues credit, a Life Time nutritional supplement prize pack and a WHOOP band.
For more information on the in-club program and to sign up, visit www.lifetime60day.com.
For those seeking additional resources and coaching, Life Time is also launching a complimentary, two-week guided D.TOX program on September 19th that can help you reset your eating habits and lose weight.
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of nearly 160 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The company's healthy way of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 30,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events and comprehensive digital platform.
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Cloud-based Inventory Management Platform Now Available Nationwide
CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael A. Razny, a third-generation jeweler and graduate gemologist, is trailblazing the jewelry industry by launching Crystal, a first-of-its-kind cloud-based inventory management and point-of-sale platform for single and multi-location jewelry stores.
"Throughout my entire career in jewelry I've had to use outdated technology, along with many other jewelers. The jewelry industry has been underserved and overlooked for so long. I knew the problem wouldn't solve itself because our industry is too niche for big tech," Razny explains.
Crystal officially launched in 2020 after Michael A. Razny teamed up with Joel Steinbaugh, the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Crystal. Before Crystal, Steinbaugh previously led design and full-stack development at multiple seed-stage startups in the education, music, and gaming industries. To displace generic retail point solutions and antiquated jewelry management software that owners have struggled with for decades, Razny and Steinbaugh created Crystal, a jewelry software that finally provides independent jewelers unprecedented inventory management capabilities. This includes custom attributes, dynamic reporting, an integrated point-of-sale, and an iOS app that allows retailers access to the platform with any device at any location.
Prior to Crystal, Razny managed retail operations at Razny Jewelers, one of the top revenue-generating independent jewelry stores in the nation. There, he experienced first-hand the inconveniences independent retailers faced when utilizing inventory management that contributed to negative customer experiences, strained vendor relationships, and decreased profitability. Razny reflects, "It was frustrating operating with such limited software, so Joel and I decided to build an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and test its viability in my store. Shortly after that, word spread and we saw interest from jewelers across the country."
Since launching in 2020, Crystal has managed inventory, point-of-sale, and operations for industry-leading jewelers from New York to L.A., including Henne, Polachecks Jewelers, Material Good, Michael Herman NY, David Gardner's Jewelers, and Walter's & Hogsett, among many others.
Razny shares, "Jewelry stores are generational businesses passed down through families. My grandfather opened Razny Jewelers in Chicago in 1951. It's been in the family for 70 years. As a third-generation jeweler with more than eight years in tech, I felt uniquely suited to move jewelry software forward. Crystal is more than a software company to me, it's my family's legacy."
About Crystal
Launched in 2020, Crystal is a solution for jewelers by jewelers. Combining modern design with an intuitive user experience for flawless and secure inventory management, Crystal is setting the standard for jewelry retailers everywhere. With a cloud-based inventory management and point-of-sale platform, Crystal is at the forefront of the jewelry industry by creating a software that provides a universally accessible iOS app, custom assets, effortless use of data navigation, instantaneous report generation, and a fully-integrated point-of-sale.
For more information, please visit https://crystalinventory.io/.
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Florida homeowners insurance payments continue to rise
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Florida state legislature met in May to stop the issue of increasing homeowners insurance, but since then the price of insurance has only risen.
“Most carriers are nonrenewing policies due to the age of the roof. There are new stipulations that are preventing companies from non renewing how they’re just putting new stipulations in place. We can’t non-renew you for the roof but we can renew you for something else and the roof will be included in that,” said insurance agent Latalyia McKnight.
Some of those stipulations are the age of the home, the roof, and if you live near the coast where storms are more likely to hit.
The Sleepy Hollow Horse Farm property has been a part of Timmy Etherington’s family for more than 50 years and he’s spoken to 50 agents trying to get insurance.
“Everything has either doubled or tripled and I think what they require is a new roof and luckily this house has a new roof from a year or two ago but still it being older than 1980 it’s almost impossible to find insurance that will cover.”
According to Insurance Information Institute, Florida homeowners are paying nearly three times the national average and they said some of those reasons include roofing fraud, inflation, and rising home repair costs.
Etherington wants state representatives to help working-class people.
“I just wish that Tallahassee could more focus on things that are going to help the working class people and not focus on penalizing Disney or the Special Olympics.”
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law aimed at easing homeowners insurance premium increases but many say this issue has been happening for years and the rates continue to rise.
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EMX's premium PMPs scored and certified by Jounce Media promote more transparency, making it easy for buyers to activate the highest quality, publisher direct inventory at scale
NEW YORK, JUNE 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EMX by Big Village, a leading end-to-end programmatic technology group focused on the planning, buying, and measurement of CTV and omnichannel media, is announcing its partnership with Jounce Media, the industry leader in data-driven supply path optimization, to provide Premium Certified Private Marketplaces. As advertisers increasingly focus on inventory quality and supply path optimization (SPO), EMX's Premium PMPs Certified by Jounce Media make it easy for media buyers to activate high performance, premium inventory at scale.
According to Jounce Media, 44% of the auctions available to DSP buyers lead to multi-hop supply chains that carry unnecessary fees, and among the remaining 56% of auctions, most lead to low quality ad placements that have no demonstrable effect on consumer behavior.
Through independent audits of over 1.5 million websites, mobile apps, and CTV apps, Jounce Media scores the marketing efficiency of every programmatically traded supply chain. Jounce Media's analysis concludes the overwhelming majority of the bidstream fails to meet their basic quality standards.
Premium supply as defined by Jounce Media, meets three criteria:
- Direct supply chains with no unnecessary intermediaries.
- User-first advertising experiences that pair high impact placements with original content.
- Proven business outcomes for performance marketers.
Jounce Media has identified 77 publishers that meet their premium standard, and those premium publishers demonstrate a 27% sales lift versus the rest of the web.
Accessing premium supply is easy with EMX. Its supply composition over-indexes 184% for Jounce-certified web publishers vs. other ad exchanges. Through its integration with Jounce Media, EMX makes this premium supply available to any marketer in any DSP.
Through a single deal ID, EMX delivers maximally direct access to premium publishers, such as McClatchy, Gannett, Internet Brands, Leaf Group, Penske Media Corporation, a360 media and News Corp.
"At EMX, we're committed to offering media buyers the inventory they are looking for, including the most premium direct supply available in the marketplace," says Brian Weigel, Chief Operating Officer at EMX by Big Village. "Having premium publisher PMPs that are certified by Jounce Media demonstrates our commitment to promoting a healthy programmatic ecosystem and provides the opportunity to drive results for advertising campaigns."
"Responsible media buyers should know and trust every publisher on their media plan. But the complexity of the programmatic supply chain puts responsible media buying out of reach for most brands," says Chris Kane, Founder and President at Jounce Media. "Our partnership with EMX makes it easy for every marketer in every DSP to buy the best of the web."
"This is an example of EMX delivering on our mission and vision of setting higher standards for programmatic advertising," says Michael Zacharski, Chief Executive Officer at EMX by Big Village.
"I could not be prouder of what we have accomplished."
To learn more about EMX by Big Village, click here.
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EMX is a leading end-to-end programmatic technology group focused on the planning, buying, and measurement of CTV and omnichannel media. As a premium global direct to publisher supply side platform (SSP), data platform, media trading desk, and local marketing cloud, EMX is the fully owned technology that powers Big Village's programmatic media business. Big Village is a global advertising, technology, and data company. Find out more at emxdigital.com
Jounce Media is the industry leader in data-driven supply path optimization. Through daily-updating audits of over 1.5 million websites, mobile apps, and CTV apps, Jounce maintains a comprehensive mapping of every programmatic advertising supply chain and makes that data available to programmatic buyers and sellers. Jounce is trusted by the world's largest marketers, media companies, and advertising technology platforms to enable high efficiency programmatic trades.
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Big Village
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The Mississippi man accused of stealing a twin-engine plane Saturday morning and threatening to crash it into a Walmart will make his first court appearance Tuesday.
Cory Wayne Patterson -- who is not a licensed pilot -- faces charges of grand larceny and making terroristic threats, according to Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka. Patterson has pleaded not guilty.
His alleged actions over the weekend caused chaos in the northern Mississippi city, with authorities evacuating surrounding areas and closing down Tupelo's major streets. One woman even told CNN she hid in her father-in-law's basement.
So what led to all of the Saturday mayhem? Here's everything we know thus far:
Patterson stole a twin engine plane, police say
On Saturday, at 5:08 a.m. local time, Patterson stole a Beechcraft King Air C90 twin engine aircraft and took off from Tupelo Regional Airport, Quaka said.
At around 5:23 a.m., Patterson called Lee County 911 from the aircraft and said he was going to crash the plane into the West Main Walmart in Tupelo, Quaka said. Soon thereafter, the store and surrounding areas were evacuated. Numerous major streets in Tupelo were shut down as well, according to the chief.
The Tupelo Walmart store was "closed and evacuated," Charles Crowson, director of the Walmart Press Office, told CNN earlier, while the plane was airborne.
Quaka said negotiators from Tupelo Police contacted Patterson and convinced him to land the plane at Tupelo airport. A private pilot assisted police in helping Patterson, but upon final approach he aborted the landing and traveled northwest, Quaka said. Several counties were notified of what was going on, Quaka said.
More than four hours later, Patterson made a Facebook post. "In essence, it said goodbye. At this point, we knew he was getting close to running out of fuel," Quaka said.
After police lost and then re-established radar contact with the plane, Patterson confirmed he had landed in a field, according to the chief.
Soon thereafter, Patterson was taken into custody. He was booked into the Lee County Detention Center Saturday afternoon, jail records show.
Attorney Anthony L. Farese told CNN he was representing Patterson.
"Mr. Patterson is a good young man with no criminal history. We have begun our own investigation into this matter and we believe that Mr. Patterson has been laboring under some serious psychological distress that lead to these events. We look forward to defending him in this matter and proceeding appropriately," Farese said in an emailed statement.
Patterson was denied bond Sunday in municipal court, Farese said.
At the time of the hearing, a public defender temporarily represented Patterson and entered a not guilty plea, according to Farese.
Patterson is not a licensed pilot
It is not believed that Patterson is a licensed pilot, according to Quaka, but authorities do know he has some flight instruction.
Patterson, of Shannon, Mississippi, has been an employee with Tupelo Aviation for the past 10 years, the chief said. As a lineman, Quaka said, Patterson is responsible for fueling aircraft. The chief said the plane was fully fueled the night before.
Federal authorities are investigating
Quaka said he anticipated the federal government will proceed with federal charges against Patterson.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating the incident. The FBI field office in Jackson, Mississippi, also was involved in the incident response, a spokesperson said.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that constitutional protections don’t shield U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham from testifying before a special grand jury investigating possible illegal efforts to overturn then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia.
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May rejected Graham’s argument that all his calls with Georgia’s secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, were protected under the U.S. Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause, which shields members of Congress from questioning about official legislative acts.
She did, however, agree with lawyers for the South Carolina Republican that legislative protection applies to parts of the calls specifically pertinent to “Georgia’s then-existing election procedures and allegations of voter fraud in the leadup to his certification vote” — portions she noted were “legislative fact-finding.”
Despite the decision, continuing appeals in the case mean the senator’s appearance is not imminent. The ruling does push Graham — one of Trump’s top congressional allies and a key figure in the former president’s postelection activities — one step closer to testifying before the special grand jury empaneled this year by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Willis has sought testimony from a number of other close Trump allies and advisers, including former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Trump-allied lawyer Sidney Powell and conservative lawyer L. Lin Wood Jr., who said this week he’s been told Willis wants him to appear.
On Wednesday, a judge ruled that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp must testify, while agreeing with the Republican’s request to delay that appearance until after the Nov. 8 election. Kemp faces a rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams.
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor and Trump lawyer who’s been told he may face criminal charges in the investigation, testified in mid-August.
Graham has asked for a partial quashing of the subpoena, which had initially instructed him to appear before the special grand jury last month. The judge had previously rejected Graham’s attempts to challenge the subpoena, but an appeals court sent the matter back to May to decide whether the subpoena should be partially quashed or modified because of the constitutional protections.
Graham is already challenging his possible appearance with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which will now consider his objections yet again, based on May’s order.
Prompted by a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Raffensperger, during which Trump suggested Raffensperger could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state, Willis and her team have said they want to ask Graham about two phone calls they say he made to Raffensperger and his staff shortly after the 2020 general election.
During those calls, Graham asked about “reexamining certain absentee ballots cast in Georgia in order to explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump,” Willis wrote in a petition seeking to compel his testimony.
Graham also “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign,” she wrote. She said in a hearing last month that Graham may be able to provide insight into the extent of any coordinated efforts to influence the results.
Republican and Democratic state election officials across the country, courts and even Trump’s attorney general found there was no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to affect the outcome of the election.
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Bell County is offering now monkeypox vaccinations to those at high risk as local cases have risen to 11.
The county’s cases have steadily risen since July 29, when the first case was announced. Men comprise all of Bell County’s cases so far.
“Our cases have been almost all males ages 25-35,” said Amy Yeager, director of the Bell County Public Health District.
Bell County received a limited supply of monkeypox vaccination doses after the Centers for Disease Control released 442,000 doses to state, local and territorial health departments. About 1.8 million doses, or 360,000 vials, have been distributed nationwide.
Yeager said the vaccination is recommended for “anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to monkeypox, a close contact of someone with active monkeypox, people engaging in high-risk sexual activity, or people who have compromised immune systems such as HIV.”
To receive the vaccine, a person should be asymptomatic of monkeypox, Yeager said.
Residents can call the health district to set up an appointment by calling 254-939-2091 or emailing disease@bellcountyhealth.org
Neighboring Central Texas counties have seen a rise in cases.
The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District reports 10 cases involving nine men and one woman. Of the 10 cases, two were diagnosed in men 18-29; six for men 30-39; one in their 40s and one in their 50s.
A limited supply of doses is available in McLennan by appointment. Call 254-750-5485. Or visit https://us1.quickscreen.health/city-of-waco-general-vaccinations#/screening to schedule an appointment
The Williamson County and Cities Public Health District has reported 18 and also has limited doses of the vaccine available.
The United States has more than 22,630 monkeypox cases — the most infections of any country — but cases appear to be subsiding nationwide. About 2,017 cases have been reported in Texas. One death has been reported in Los Angeles County in California.
About 98% of U.S. cases are men and about 93% were men who reported recent sexual contact with other men. Symptoms of the disease include, fever, headache, muscle aches and backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion and a rash that spreads pimple-like blisters across the face, hands or feet. The illness typically lasts two to four weeks.
Health officials say monkeypox is spread through direct contact with rash, scabs or bodily fluids, intimate physical contact and touching items that may have been contaminate through the skin rash or bodily fluids. Pregnant people can spread the virus to their fetus through the placenta. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_8f69dfee-346a-11ed-b9b4-af98cb9c999a.html | 2022-09-14T22:39:16Z |
Leading multichannel commerce platform announces advertising support for TikTok, new partnerships with global selling channels, and fulfillment integrations across major marketplaces.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable brands and retailers to increase global sales, today announced new capabilities to help reach new customers, stand out in a competitive market, and increase operational efficiencies.
"Brands are actively seeking ways to streamline their e-commerce operations across the entire consumer journey, whether it's how they promote their products, drive traffic to preferred retailers or even how they process orders across channels." said Steve Frechette, vice president of product management at ChannelAdvisor. "ChannelAdvisor's Spring Release gives them more ways to do that. We're excited to announce our latest batch of platform enhancements, partnerships and integrations that will help our brands scale and optimize their marketing, selling and fulfillment operations — all from a single interface."
ChannelAdvisor's Spring Release includes:
Managed Support for Advertising on TikTok
TikTok is increasingly used by brands and retailers to reach new audiences in a fun and engaging manner. ChannelAdvisor's Managed Services team has now added support for TikTok to its broad suite of advertising offerings to help our sellers leverage this important marketing channel. Our support for TikTok is now the latest tool that brands and retailers can leverage as part of a comprehensive digital advertising and social commerce strategy , which also includes support and optimized strategies across Google, Bing, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Instagram, retail media programs, and more.
Optimize Fulfillment Operations Across More Sites From a Single Platform
Success in multichannel commerce relies on more than just having a listing on a given channel. To that end, ChannelAdvisor's strategy is to go deep on key channels and enable our clients to leverage native capabilities such as advertising and fulfillment. With this release, ChannelAdvisor adds to its fulfillment support by providing the ability for sellers to manage and automate their fulfillment operations across additional channels, including:
- Bol.com
- Fulfillment by ABOUT YOU ('FbAY')
- Castlegate (Wayfair)
With these additional fulfillment integrations, sellers can deliver the best "on channel" consumer experience while maintaining flexibility over fulfillment options based on product selection.
Access Over 340 Marketplace and Retail Integrations to Reach New Consumers
ChannelAdvisor continues to reinforce its commitment to channel diversification with support for over 340 channels globally, giving brands and retailers the reach and flexibility to present their products to the right consumers at the right time across the globe. New channels added include:
Marketplaces:
- Blokker (NL)
- Linio (CL, MX)
- Manor (CH)
- Oriental Trade Company (US)
- Secret Sales (BE, NL)
- Spartoo (17 New Locales: BE, CZ, DK, DE, ES, FI, GR, HR, IT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, UK)
- Walmart (MX)
1P Retail Integrations:
- Douglas (AT, DE)
Support for Additional Amazon 1P Content Locations:
ChannelAdvisor has also added support for 12 new Amazon 1P Content countries for its 1P vendors, including AE, AU, BR, CA, IN, JP, MX, PL, SA, SE, SG, and TR. With these additions, ChannelAdvisor now supports Amazon Vendor Content in 19 Amazon 3P locations and 21 Amazon 1P locations, enabling sellers to automate their submission to the vendor central catalog.
New ChannelAdvisor Learning Center with Enhanced Client Training Resources
Brands and retailers use ChannelAdvisor's platform to automate and optimize key tasks in order to compete effectively across numerous channels. Thus, a thorough understanding of platform capabilities is critical for success. ChannelAdvisor now makes it easier than ever to access this knowledge through the new Learning Center, an enhanced training resource hub that includes a growing library of on-demand content. These self-guided courses incorporate documentation and a variety of learning methodologies, helping to ensure all users have the resources to become more proficient in their roles and maximize the value of the ChannelAdvisor platform.
New Support Center for ChannelAdvisor Clients
The new ChannelAdvisor Support Center provides an easy and efficient way for ChannelAdvisor sellers to receive assistance from the ChannelAdvisor Support team, including an improved case view and the ability to choose from a variety of new case forms.
More to Explore
Learn more about ChannelAdvisor's suite expansion by registering to attend the upcoming webinar on April 26 at 11 a.m. EDT/ 4 p.m. BST.
For more details about ChannelAdvisor, visit ChannelAdvisor's blog, follow ChannelAdvisor on Twitter @ChannelAdvisor, like ChannelAdvisor on Facebook and connect with ChannelAdvisor on LinkedIn.
About ChannelAdvisor
ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading multichannel commerce platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world's commerce. For over two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped brands and retailers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers across the entire buying cycle, optimizing their operations for peak performance, and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their e-commerce operations on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart, and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.
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MONTEREY, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the rapid growth and evolution of the online store, it paved the way for Retro Stage to expand its offline business -- bringing the brand directly to the public in local vintage clothing stores. The offline business model consists of launching showrooms and forming partnerships with brick-and-mortar retailers who specialize in vintage-inspired clothing.
The Offline Business Development of Retro Stage
Retro Stage was created by a group of retro enthusiasts who love the style of the 1920s, '50s, and '60s, aiming to make beautiful vintage-inspired garments for fellow fashionistas who are also attracted to the retro style. What began as a simple passion project quickly evolved into a way to preserve these aesthetics and explore new ways of applying them to modern clothing. Since introducing the Retro Stage website to the public, over 500,000 sales have been made in nearly 200 countries, and it has gained nearly 600,000 subscribers on its official social media accounts in just a few short years.
The success of the online website inspires Retro Stage to expand the business by seeking offline opportunities. Thanks to the local team's extensive groundwork at the start of the project, in early 2020, Retro Stage launched its first showroom in Los Angeles and officially began nurturing local partnerships by offering collaborative promotions such as seasonal sales, themed events, and influencer collaborations. Since then, the retro style movement has expanded to 15 stores in 8 states across the US. Even pop-country music artist Arizona Lindsey featured Retro Stage's clothing in her music video I Didn't Fit in Anyway.
The driving forces of enduring success are high-quality products and vintage inspiration. "Thanks to all of our wonderful offline partners, their warmhearted service and high-quality products shown at brick-and-mortar stores help build trust between the customers and us," the Retro Stage team said, "and thanks to our talented designers, we will continue to keep retro styles alive and design more satisfactory vintage-style clothing for our customers."
What is happening at Retro Stage?
In addition to launching a special collection based on a themed celebration each season, such as Valentine's Day, Christmas, Halloween, and Weddings, Retro Stage is constantly adding new items to categories like 1920s flapper dresses, 1950s swing dresses, 1960s pencil dresses, and vintage swimsuits, jumpsuits, and rompers. Each category has a range of representative pieces that show off their unique cuts and classic silhouettes.
The glittering sequins, dazzling fringe, and elaborate decorations symbolize the wild and vivid '20s. From ballroom dancing to the spinning Charleston, the wearer can feel the charm of the Roaring Twenties again and never stop dancing. For more stunning dresses, check out the 1920s collection.
This yellow romper with a removable floral-printed skirt, inspired by 1950s fashion, features not only a unique design but a vintage flavor as well. The wearer can also sport the romper by itself, and the floral skirt can be paired with a floral halter lace-up bikini set to DIY a unique retro-style dress. Check out Mrs. Maisel's favorite dress collection.
Who would say no to a dress covered with rose print? The rose pencil dress, with its modern design and bright colors, is the darling example of fashion from the 1960s as well as an overall iconic style that will ensure that wearers feel the retro charm. For elegant and fashionable styles, check out more 1960s dresses.
The strawberry motif and soft lace are the perfect combinations of modern and vintage styles, making the pink tankini set timeless. For a lovely and vibrant look, it's an excellent choice to show off at the pool or sunbathe on the beach. Even more elegant and unique styles are available in the summer swimsuit collection. Check out more retro bikini sets, one-piece swimsuits, tankini sets, skirted swimsuits, and swimsuit cover-ups.
Representing the beauty of nature-inspired motifs, the daisy print romper evokes a feeling of real forest greenery. The lifelike daisies on the romper make the wearers feel as if they're surrounded by fragrant flowers. It's easy to stay pleasantly cool in the summer due to the comfortable fabric and fresh colors, just like a 1950s girl camping by a stream in the forest. Check out more charming rompers.
This dark green velvet jumpsuit decorated with plum blossoms combines elegance and high fashion to help exude femininity. The voluptuous deep V neckline perfectly outlines and accentuates the bust, and the handkerchief-shaped sleeves shape the arms to achieve a slimmer look. At the same time, it also maintains the comfort and functionality of pants. Check out more vintage fashion jumpsuits.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SBG Funding announces it has recently been certified by Great Place to Work® as one of the country's top employers in 2022.
A Great Place to Work Certification™ is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. But becoming Great Place to Work-Certified™ is not an easy feat. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees report about their workplace experience at SBG Funding. This year, 87% of employees say SBG is a great place to work, compared to only 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.
The certification reinforces SBG's commitment to building a positive and supportive workplace where all team members not only feel valued as individuals, but also feel heard in a group. In the Employee Engagement Benchmark Study, over 96% of employees responded that they are treated as full members at SBG Funding regardless of their positions, special events are celebrated, and they are given the resources and equipment to do their jobs.
The company's employee-centric culture boasts company happy hours, exciting sales competitions with lucrative prizes, in-office celebrations, catered lunches, education stipends, and plenty of events to promote a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
Despite a pandemic and the Great Resignation, SBG Funding has been able to continue to expand its workforce in the last 24 months by cultivating a company culture that is flexible, fun, inclusive, and supportive. Jeffrey Sachs, founder, and CEO of SBG Funding, explains, "We're proud to have grown our team by 70% over this past year. As small business continues to rebound and grow post-pandemic, it's important to us that we're ramped up to support them in every way possible. With demand for growth capital at an all-time high, we plan to double our team over the next 12 months to better serve our growing customer base."
SBG Funding is a leader in the alternative financing space, providing innovative solutions to small businesses nationwide. Our Solution Match Technology and Customer-Centric approach create the perfect balance of automation and personalization, delivering custom-tailored options and best in class service to our clients. Our diverse network of financial providers allows us to serve businesses of all credit profiles and industries, with a wide array of funding needs. To learn more about SBG Funding, visit https://sbgfunding.com/
CONTACT: SBG Funding, info@sbgfunding.com, 844-284-2725
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Honolulu television station, an historic news service and a metropolitan newspaper will receive American Legion Fourth Estate Awards during the 103rd National Convention of the nation's largest veterans organization in Milwaukee, on September 1.
The Fourth Estate Award has been presented annually by The American Legion since 1958 for outstanding achievement in the field of journalism. Nominations in 2022 were considered in three categories: broadcast, print and online media. They were selected by the organization's Media & Communications Commission earlier this month and announced today.
Taking top honor in the broadcast category is KHON-2 for its nine-part series "The Forgotten." Producer Pamela Young, who received a Fourth Estate Award while with KITV in 2013, highlighted the significant contributions that Asian-American veterans made toward victory in World War II. The series culminated with hundreds of veterans and their surviving families receiving Congressional Gold Medals at a Washington gala last year.
In an online series titled "AWOL weapons," Associated Press reporters Kristin M. Hall, James LaPorta, and Justin Pritchard investigated firearms and explosives that have gone missing from military inventories since 2010. Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called the AP investigation "another example of the free press shining a light on the important subjects we need to get right."
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, winner of three previous Fourth Estate Awards, is being recognized in the print category for its human-interest piece, "Military Suicides Take Toll on Wisconsin National Guard." Journalists Katelyn Ferral and Natalie Brophy chronicled the cases of four Wisconsin veterans who took their lives just months after they served in Afghanistan together.
"As a veterans organization that reveres the constitution, The American Legion has always respected the important role of a free press," said Paul E. Dillard, national commander of The American Legion. "These award winners are being recognized for outstanding works of journalism that not only stand far above normal media reporting but have had a positive impact on society.
"I will be honored to present each of these deserving recipients with our highest recognition of journalistic accomplishment, The American Legion Fourth Estate Award, at our national convention this summer," Dillard said. "They are all credits to their profession."
Previous winners of the award include CNN, CBS, USA Today, ABC News, C-SPAN, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and Life Magazine, among others.
About The American Legion
The American Legion is the largest veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members in more than 12,000 posts across the nation. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans.
Contact: John Raughter, Media Relations
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OAK CREEK, Wis., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - For over 40 years, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. The company has always been passionate and committed to transforming everyday meals into memorable eating experiences that everyone can enjoy together. Furlani Foods has updated the graphics for its Joseph Campione portfolio, with a co-branded design that serves to enhance shelf impact and portray that Joseph Campione is part of the Furlani family.
Both brands represent decades of tradition and quality, and offer a consistent, superior homemade taste in the company's endless varieties of Frozen Garlic Breads, Cheese Breads, Texas Toast, Rolls, and Breadsticks. The new design is not too far of a departure from what it used to be, with the injection of color, fresh photography and relevant callouts that serve to heighten appetite appeal, promote convenience of use, and attract even more shoppers to the shelf.
"When it comes to our brands, consumers will continue to enjoy the consistent quality, performance and authentic garlic flavor that is important to them," says Jackie Brenkel, Head of Marketing.
The Joseph Campione website josephcampione.com has also been refreshed and features this exciting new design.
Furlani Foods
Furlani Foods operates from three state-of the-art baking facilities located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, as well as in Ontario, Canada. We manufacture and distribute signature branded and private label products to North America's leading retailers and food service operators. Our success lies in our focus and our experienced team of bakers, product developers, and operators, who bring together a passion for perfection.
For further information, please contact:
Jackie Brenkel
Head of Marketing, North America
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Form 10 filing marks completion of independent audits for more than 90 percent of GPB Capital's assets
NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 13, 2022, GPB Capital Holdings, LLC ("GPB Capital") filed its Registration Statement on Form 10 ("Form 10") for GPB Holdings II, LP (the "Partnership") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Form 10 filing confirms net assets of approximately $567.3 million in the Partnership as of December 31, 2021, a figure verified through an unqualified opinion from the Partnership's auditors and prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("US GAAP"). According to the filing, for the period ended December 31, 2021, the Partnership recognized total revenue of $153.4 million and produced net income of $168.7 million. The filing also shows year-end cash balances of approximately $356.6 million.
"The audited financial statements reflect a strong portfolio with significant cash and liquidity, and minimal long-term debt," said Rob Chmiel, Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to evaluate strategic options for how to best maximize value for our investors."
In 2021, GPB Capital effected the sale of two significant groups of the Partnership's assets: its Physical Therapy strategy (Alliance Physical Therapy Partners, LLC ("Alliance")) and its Automotive Retail strategy ("Auto"). The December 2021 sale of Alliance resulted in net proceeds to the Partnership of approximately $119.0 million, representing a nearly 2x multiple on invested capital. The November 2021 sale of the Auto businesses, primarily made up of retail dealerships operated under Prime Automotive Group, resulted in net proceeds to the Partnership of approximately $281.8 million.
The Alliance and Auto sales resulted in the Partnership's exit from two of its five reportable segments. The Partnership is now comprised of three reportable segments: (i) Technology-Enabled Services, (ii) Energy, and (iii) Corporate and Other. The Form 10 provides more detail about the strategies for these segments, as well as the portfolio companies contained within each segment. Additional information about the sales of Alliance and Auto are found at the links below:
- Alliance Physical Therapy link: https://prn.to/3kz2vt1
- Automotive Retail link: https://prn.to/3OWFK00
All of GPB Capital's public filings are available at the following link: https://gpb-cap.com/secfilings/. Additionally, updates regarding GPB Capital can be found in GPB Capital's investor resource center, which is available at the following link: https://gpb-cap.com/investor-updates/.
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Administrators Polled on COVID Protocols, Admission Test Policies, Enrollment Forecasts, Views on Digital SAT, and More
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a July survey by The Princeton Review® that polled nearly 200 college administrators nationwide about their institution's 2022–23 policies and protocols, "school's in"—literally: 97% of the administrators said the majority of their school's courses will be conducted on-campus, in-person, face-to-face.
Those faces will likely be unmasked, according to the administrator's answers to survey questions on COVID policies: 71% of the administrators said their colleges will not require unvaccinated students, faculty, and staff to wear masks or observe social distancing on campus. COVID protocols on campuses are far from eliminated, however. Other findings of the survey reveal significant variations in campus policies across respondents by school type (public/private) as well as by region.
The Princeton Review today shared the findings of its Summer 2022 College Administrator Survey—the 3rd such annual survey by the education services company. The survey report is posted on the company's website here. It lists the survey's 15 questions and answer choices, and it shows the percentages of respondents that chose each answer by: respondents overall, school type (public/private) and school region (NE, NW, MW, SE, SW).
Topics on the survey ranged from course modalities and COVID protocols to enrollment forecasts and admission test policies for 2022 (and expected policies for 2023). Administrators were also asked to rate the importance of AP®, IB®, and dual enrollment coursework in their school's admission decisions and to offer their perspective on the Digital SAT® which will debut internationally in 2023 and in the U.S. in 2024. A final question asked administrators to rank four topics—academics, affordability, health, and social justice—based on which they expect will be the key concerns among their school's students and which they expect will be the key concerns among their fellow administrators in the coming school year.
Asked if their schools are requiring students to have up-to-date vaccinations, 50% of respondents overall said yes while 50% said no. Among administrators from private colleges 62% said yes while 71% of administrators from public colleges said no.
Asked if their schools are requiring staff and faculty to have up-to-date vaccinations, 43% of respondents overall said yes while 57% said no. Among administrators from NE colleges 58% said yes while 76% of administrators from SE colleges said no.
Asked if their schools are requiring non-vaccinated persons to wear masks and observe social distancing, 29% of respondents overall said yes while 71% said no. However, among administrators from MW colleges 41% said yes while 59% of their fellow administrators from MW colleges said no.
Asked if their schools will conduct periodic testing of students, faculty, and staff for COVID, 25% of respondents overall said yes while 75% said no. Among public college administrators an even higher percentage, 86%, said no.
Nearly half—46%—of respondents overall said they expect their fall 2022 enrollment to be about the same as their fall 2021 enrollment while 29% said they expect their fall 2022 enrollment to be higher and 25% expect it to be lower. Among private college administrators 34% expect their fall enrollment to be higher while among public college administrators 21% expect their fall enrollment to be higher.
Asked what their school's 2022 admission test policy has been, 87% of respondents overall said "test optional (but considered scores)" while 10% said "test blind or test free," and 3% said "required test scores."
Asked what they expect their school's 2023 test policy to be, 82% of respondents overall said "test optional (but will consider scores)" while 9% said "test blind or test free," 3% said "will require test scores" and 6% said "have not decided on policy."
Asked to rate the relative importance of such coursework in admission decisions at their schools, 54% of respondents overall deemed it "important" or "very important," while 37% said "considered," and 9% said "not considered." By region, 61% of administrators at colleges in the SE and 65% of administrators in the SW said such coursework was "important" or "very important."
While 14% of respondents overall said they believe the new version of the test will be an improvement, 2% do not believe it will be an improvement and 84% were undecided.
Administrators were asked to rank four topics according to which they expect will matter most among their students and which will matter most among their fellow administrators in this school year. The four topics were: academics (quantity and quality of course offerings), affordability (cost of attendance and level of financial aid for students), health (protocols to prevent spread of COVID and meet needs for medical services), and social justice (commitments to promoting diversity and addressing discrimination).
- Among respondents overall, academics was ranked as likely to be their school's students' #1 concern. Next in rank order was #2 affordability, #3 health, and #4 social justice. Opinions varied, however, by school type and by region. While administrators at private colleges and schools in the NE, MW, and SE ranked academics as their students' #1 concern, administrators at public colleges and schools in the NW and SW ranked affordability as their students' #1 concern.
- Among respondents overall, academics was also ranked as likely to be their fellow administrators' #1 concern, though the rank order of the other three topics differed: #2 was health, #3 social justice, and #4 affordability. Opinions varied by region. Administrators at schools in the NW, MW, and SE ranked academics as their fellow administrators' #1 concern, while administrators at schools in the NE and SW ranked health as their fellow administrators' #1 concern.
The Princeton Review Summer 2022 College Administrator Survey was conducted from July 1 to July 26. The 15-question survey was sent to college administrators at 656 institutions including schools profiled in the company's book, The Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition (August 23, 2022), and its website feature, 2023 Best Regional Colleges. Of 182 administrators that completed the survey, 64% were from private colleges and 36% were from public colleges. By region: 35% were from colleges in the NE, 26% from the MW, 21% from the SE, 15% from the SW, and 3% from the NW. The Princeton Review's full report on the survey, is downloadable at https://www.princetonreview.com/cms-content/TPR_Summer_2022_Admin_Survey.pdf. An infographic of selected findings is viewable at https://www.princetonreview.com/press/summer-2022-survey#Infographic. Releases on The Princeton Review's 2021 and 2020 surveys of college administrators are in the company's Media Center.
Today, The Princeton Review also released its annual "Best Colleges for 2023" rankings. The rankings this year name the top 25 colleges in 50 categories based on The Princeton Review's surveys of 160,000 students attending the 388 schools in its book, The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition (Penguin Random House, August 23, 2022). The lists are tallied in categories that span academics, amenities, school services, campus culture, extracurriculars, and more. They are posted on The Princeton Review's website here, and published in a full chapter in the book.
The Princeton Review® is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admissions services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school–bound students achieve their education and career goals through its: online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors; online resources; more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House; and dozens of categories of school rankings. Founded in 1981, The Princeton Review is now in its 41st year. The company's Tutor.com brand, now in its 21st year, is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 21 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review is headquartered in New York, NY. The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton University. For more information, visit PrincetonReview.com and the company's Media Center. Follow the company on Twitter (@ThePrincetonRev) and Instagram (@theprincetonreview).
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HONOLULU (AP) — Ezra Miller was arrested on suspicion of assault early Tuesday, the second time the actor known for playing the Flash in “Justice League” films has been arrested in Hawaii in recent weeks.
Miller became irate after being asked to leave a get-together at a Big Island home and threw a chair, hitting a woman in the forehead, according to a news release from the Hawaii Police Department.
The woman refused treatment for a half-inch (1.3-centimeter) cut on her forehead, police said.
Miller, described by police as a 29-year-old visitor from Vermont, was arrested during a traffic stop and released pending further investigation.
About twelve hours after Miller’s arrest, the actor appeared via Zoom for a court hearing for an arrest last month at a Big Island karaoke bar.
Miller pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and was ordered to pay a $500 fine and stay away from Margarita Village in Hilo.
Miller was also charged with harassment after police said the actor grabbed a mic from a singing woman and lunged at a man playing darts.
Miller was aggravated by a rendition of the Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper ballad “Shallow,” Hawaii Police Assistant Chief Kenneth Quiocho said.
As part of a plea deal, prosecutors dropped the harassment charge, along with an unrelated traffic charge.
Miller received a traffic citation after police were called to a dispute in downtown Hilo last month where Miller was uncooperative, refused to leave the area and obstructed a sidewalk, Quiocho said.
Miller’s Hawaii attorney didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment on the latest arrest. Another lawyer and a Miller representative also didn’t immediately respond to messages requesting comment.
There was no mention of the latest arrest during the court hearing.
Big Island attorney Francis Alcain had requested Tuesday’s court hearing, previously scheduled for next week, be moved up. Alcain said in a court filing his client “has various time sensitive work obligations in California and/or New York,” and needs an earlier hearing “to resolve this matter.”
The day after Miller was released on $500 bail for the karaoke bar arrest, a Big Island couple filed a petition for a temporary restraining order, claiming the actor burst into their bedroom and threatened them. A judge dismissed the case last week after an attorney for the couple requested it.
William Dean, an attorney for the couple, declined to say why his clients no longer wanted to pursue a restraining order against Miller.
Judge M. Kanani Laubach applied Miller’s bail to the $500 fine, leaving a $30 fee to pay.
Miller also has a key role in the third installment of the Harry Potter spinoff “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”
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This story has been corrected to show that the injured woman refused treatment for a cut. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/actor-ezra-miller-arrested-again-on-hawaiis-big-island/ | 2022-04-20T16:15:54Z |
Calamu Named as One of Just 16 Standout Cybersecurity Companies Worldwide
CLINTON, N.J., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamu, a pioneer of data-first security, today announced it was selected as a SINET16 Innovator Award winner for 2022. The SINET16 award recognizes emerging companies as the most innovative and compelling technologies in their fields to address cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. Calamu was selected from a pool of 194 applications from 18 countries, following two rounds of evaluations by the esteemed judging committee.
"We are honored to be selected as one of the SINET16 Innovators, an award that highlights the importance of advancing the field of data security," said Paul Lewis, CEO and Founder of Calamu. "Modern ransomware is focused on stealing data and weaponizing it against businesses, a tactic that has rendered many existing defenses ineffective. Calamu addresses this gap with a data-first approach that works independently from the cloud provider or storage media to keep information safe, even in the event of a breach."
Calamu's flagship product, Calamu Protect, is an advanced Cyberstorage solution that enables businesses to safely adopt cloud storage by dramatically reducing the risk of data being stolen or exfiltrated by bad actors. The product's unique advantage is its ability to scatter data fragments across multiple cloud hyperscalers, neutralizing ransomware and making nefarious access nearly impossible.
"This year's class of SINET16 Innovators are delivering important security advancements towards the protection of corporations who are the fabric of our nation's critical infrastructures and national security and economic interests," said Robert D. Rodriguez, Chairman of SINET. "As in past years, the applicant pool of early-stage and emerging technology solution providers continues to become more competitive. We are proud to play a role in accelerating innovation into a global marketplace by increasing the awareness of value-add companies and look forward to watching these companies continue to mature on their amazing entrepreneurial journeys."
For more information and to see how Calamu Protect works, check out this video.
Calamu was founded by experts in cybersecurity and data privacy with the mission of making the cyber world a safer place. The company is pioneering the use of data-first technology to automatically mitigate the impact of a ransomware attack or data breach, whether data is stored in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid environment. The Calamu platform enables businesses to maintain complete ownership of their data, preventing unauthorized access and dramatically simplifying regulatory requirements around data privacy and protection. For more information on Calamu visit www.calamu.com.
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US to declare health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will declare a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the monkeypox outbreak that has infected more than 6,600 Americans, two people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
The announcement will free up federal money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement.
The declaration comes as the Biden administration has faced criticism over monkeypox vaccine availability. Clinics in major cities such as New York and San Francisco say they haven’t received enough of the two-shot vaccine to meet demand, and some have had to stop offering the second dose to ensure supply of first doses.
The White House said it has made more than 1.1 million doses available and has helped to boost domestic diagnostic capacity to 80,000 tests per week.
The monkeypox virus spreads through prolonged and close skin-to-skin contact, including hugging, cuddling and kissing, as well as sharing bedding, towels and clothing. The people who have gotten sick so far have been primarily men who have sex with men. But health officials emphasize that the virus can infect anyone.
The announcement comes three days after the Biden administration named top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the monkeypox outbreak.
News of the expected declaration was first reported Thursday by Politico.
Such a declaration is an important — and overdue — step, said Lawrence Gostin, a public health law expert at Georgetown University.
“It signals the U.S. government’s seriousness and purpose, and sounds a global alarm,” he said.
Under a declaration by the Department of Health and Human Services, the agency can draw from emergency funds, hire or reassign staff to deal with the outbreak, and take other steps to control the virus.
A public health emergency can be extended, similar to what happened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gostin said the U.S. government has been too cautious and should have declared a nationwide emergency earlier. Public health measures to control outbreaks have increasingly faced legal challenges in recent years, but Gostin didn’t expect that to happen with monkeypox.
“It is a textbook case of a public health emergency,” Gostin said. “It’s not a red or a blue state issue. There is no political opposition to fighting monkeypox.”
The government’s decision comes after others have made similar declarations.
Last week, the World Health Organization called monkeypox a public health emergency, with cases in more than 70 countries. A global emergency is WHO’s highest level of alert, but the designation does not necessarily mean a disease is particularly transmissible or lethal.
California, Illinois and New York have all made declarations in the last week, as have New York City, San Francisco and San Diego County.
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leeny Oberg, chief financial officer and executive vice president, business operations at Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR), will speak at the 2022 Bank of America Securities Gaming and Lodging Conference, to be held on Thursday, September 8 in New York, NY. Ms. Oberg's remarks will be at approximately 8:40 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be webcast live.
To access the webcast, please go to http://www.marriott.com/investor, and then click on the link to the "BofA Gaming and Lodging Conference" under "Events and Presentations."
The webcast will be available until October 8, 2022, at the same site.
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,100 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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BOSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Hemp Inc. is pleased to announce a complete rebranding of its packaging and a new web site launch. Formally known as Boston Hempire, Boston Hemp Inc. has organized and showcased all its products with bold, branded packaging and an easy-to-use web site. The new web site is faster, more easily navigated and is user friendly. Customers will find a wide selection of hemp flower, concentrates, edibles and vapes that are available as pure CBD products or can be infused with terpenes and various additional cannabinoids such as the popular Delta-8 THC, HHC or THC-O. With the addition of cannabinoids to hemp products customers have found that they experience a mild buzz, less anxiety and an overall light feeling when smoking or ingesting them.
In addition to packaging, some of the changes to Boston Hemp Inc.'s products include reformulated tinctures with higher CBD doses. The selection of gummies has been curated into a collection of various hemp candies that are available either as pure CBD or can be infused with additional cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC, HHC or THC-O.
The company continues to offer the finest flower strains in the industry. Most of their flower is grown in Vermont. Current strains include the heady and earthy Purple Rhino, strong and pungent Powerline Haze and many others.
Boston Hemp Inc. is a nationally recognized hemp dealer that packs and ships premium hemp products all over the world. Based in Hanover, Massachusetts, Boston Hemp Inc. is open daily to the public for walk in business. For wholesale inquiries please inquire to Kevin Coyle at Kevin@BostonHempire.com or by way of cell 508-846-6628.
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POTOMAC, Md., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shulman Rogers welcomes Lita Rosario-Richardson (Shareholder) and Kandyce Hall (Associate) to the Firm. Most recently the principal of LITA ROSARIO, PLLC, a boutique entertainment and intellectual property law and consulting firm in Washington DC, Rosario-Richardson will lead the Firm's Entertainment Practice. Lita notes "Shulman Rogers offers a full cadre of services that will be of great benefit to my clients. Now all of their legal needs can be tended to under one roof."
Lita Rosario-Richardson is widely recognized for the legal advice she provides for creators in the arts and entertainment arena and her expertise in copyright recapture. She began her career in entertainment law as a co-founder/owner and VP of Business and Legal Affairs for University Music Entertainment, a music production company that produced multi-platinum recording artist Dru Hill, Mya and ultimately SisQó. Lita went on to represent such artists as Missy Elliott (and is responsible for Missy owning her copyrights), Crystal Waters, Tank and Robin S. She has secured back royalties for many artists and songwriters including, Peaches & Herb, Mr. Cheeks, Das EFX, and Big Pun. Lita has negotiated distribution and publishing agreements with all of the four major record distribution/music publishing companies including Warner Music Group, Sony/RCA, Universal Music Group, EMI/Capital Records as well as major television and cable companies, including Disney, UPN, TV One, BET, VIACOM/MTV, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, E! NETWORK and Universal Pictures.
Kandyce Hall assists clients with the drafting and negotiation of various agreements including music producer agreements, talent agreements, artist agreements, releases, appearance agreements and licensing agreements. She possesses significant experience in trademark clearance and trademark protection matters, and prepares and manages material for Copyright and Trademark filings, provides trademark counseling, conducts clearance searches and prosecutes trademark applications.
"We are thrilled to have Lita and Kandyce add breadth and depth to our Entertainment practice and bring their impressive portfolio of clients to Shulman Rogers", says Sam Spiritos, Managing Shareholder. "Combining their legal expertise in the entertainment arena with our full-service platform is sure to be a win-win for clients."
Shulman Rogers offers regional and national clients a full range of business and personal legal services. The Firm provides sophisticated, comprehensive counsel for clients in a broad array of areas including real estate, corporate and litigation, and a host of personal services. Visit ShulmanRogers.com.
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Wildfire ignites in Firth river bottoms
FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI/KXPI) - A wildfire ignites in the Firth river bottoms Friday evening.
Fire chief Dale Mecham said, the fire is about 10 acres as of 8 p.m. It is burning north of the Lava Side Fire scar from April 2021, and also on the east side of the river. Mecham said the firefighters were able to keep the fire from getting into a nearby grain field, but winds were picking up at the time. He said wind and the underbrush have been the biggest challenge for firefighters.
Chief Mecham said it is too early to determine how the fire started.
Fire departments from Shelley, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, and the Bureau of Land Management have come to assist the Firth Fire Department. | https://localnews8.com/news/local-news/2022/07/29/wildfire-ignites-in-firth-river-bottoms/ | 2022-07-30T08:45:36Z |
Denison police search for catalytic converter thief
Published: May. 9, 2022 at 4:47 PM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Denison Police are searching for a man accused of cutting off and stealing a catalytic convertor from a vehicle at a car dealership.
Officers said it happened on Wednesday at around 6:45 a.m. at the Carter Motor Co. on Woodlawn Blvd.
Police said security video from the shop shows a man arriving in a black SUV, cut the catalytic converter off of a vehicle on the lot and leave.
If you have any information about the identity of the suspect or incident you can contact Detective Mackay at (903)465-2422 ext.2321 or smackay@cityofdenison.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The second half of the work week is set to see more chances for rain and cooler than normal temperatures as Labor Day weekend in North Texas will see scattered showers and storms and temps remain slightly cooler than normal.
The National Weather Service center in Fort Worth says some unsettled weather will continue from Tuesday into Wednesday through the end of the work week with scattered to numerous showers and storms along with cooler than normal temps ranging from the mid-80s to low-90s.
“The best rain chances will be on Wednesday with a gradual decrease in storm chances through the end of the week. Afternoon highs will be below seasonal normals, ranging from the mid 80s to around 90,” NWS Fort Worth said.
Labor Day weekend and the official, official start of the college football season in North Texas will see some scattered showers and storms with similar temps from the end of the work week. The best chances for rain will be near Central Texas on Sunday afternoon.
“The weather Saturday and Sunday will be partly to mostly sunny with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms. The best storm chances will be across Central Texas on Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will remain slightly below seasonal normals with highs from the mid 80s to the lower 90s,” the center said. | https://cw33.com/news/local/what-you-need-to-know-about-rain-chances-for-end-of-week-and-labor-day-weekend-in-north-texas/ | 2022-08-30T16:26:04Z |
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. ("AZZ" or the "Company") (NYSE: AZZ), a global provider of galvanizing and metal coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services for maintaining and building critical infrastructure, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Precoat Metals business division ("Precoat") of Sequa Corporation ("Sequa"), a portfolio company of global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), for a purchase price of approximately $1.28 billion.
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Precoat is the leading independent provider of metal coil coating solutions in North America. Precoat engages in the advanced application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added services for steel and aluminum coil primarily serving the construction; appliance; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); container; transportation and other end markets. Precoat has approximately 1,100 employees and operates a network of 13 strategically located manufacturing facilities with 15 coating lines and 17 value-added processing lines. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, Precoat generated sales of approximately $700 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $137 million.
Tom Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer of AZZ, commented, "Today we welcome the 1,100 employees of Precoat to the AZZ family and begin the work of swiftly integrating Precoat into AZZ while leveraging the opportunities this acquisition creates. As I have previously stated, this acquisition significantly broadens our metal coatings offering, creating unrivaled scale and breadth of solutions in both the prepainted and post-fabrication coatings markets. We believe the coil coating market will provide sustainable future growth for AZZ, and we are excited to add a talented leadership team that shares similar values as well as employee and customer focus as we do at AZZ. This acquisition is consistent with our previously communicated strategy prioritizing North American coatings targets with strong strategic fit that are accretive within the first year of operation, and it is a testament to our commitment to drive profitable growth. This acquisition represents a continued transition of AZZ from a diverse holding company to a focused provider of coating and galvanizing services for critical applications."
Kurt Russell, President of Precoat, commented, "This is an exciting milestone for Precoat Metals, as we continue our 60-year evolution. As the Precoat business shifts from being a non-core asset to one that is a paramount strategic priority within AZZ, Precoat will have the resources needed to continue our core growth strategies in support of our customers and, in return, accelerate sales growth and earnings for AZZ."
About AZZ Inc.
AZZ Inc. is a global provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to a broad range of markets, including, but not limited to, the power generation, transmission, distribution, refining and industrial markets. AZZ's Metal Coatings segment is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot-dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing and plating, to the North American steel fabrication industry. AZZ's Infrastructure Solutions segment is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy and waste management markets worldwide.
About Precoat Metals
Founded in 1961 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Precoat Metals is the leading independent provider of metal coil coating solutions in North America. Precoat engages in the advanced application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added services for steel and aluminum coil primarily serving the construction; appliance; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); container; transportation and other end markets. Precoat has approximately 1,100 employees and operates a network of 13 strategically located manufacturing facilities with 15 coating lines and 17 value-added processing lines.
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While the Company believes these non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating the Company's performance, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for or superior to the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similar measures presented by other companies.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Back in a game at last, Jacob deGrom was sharp.
The New York Mets ace struck out five of the six batters he faced and threw 18 of 24 pitches for strikes Sunday night in his first minor league rehabilitation start for Class A St. Lucie.
The only hiccup for deGrom against the Jupiter Hammerheads in Port St. Lucie, Florida, came when he hit a batter with a pitch.
As deGrom warmed up in the bullpen before the game, more than a dozen of the young St. Lucie players gathered behind him to watch his regimen.
It was the first competitive outing since spring training for deGrom, sidelined all season because of a stress reaction in his right scapula that caused inflammation. The two-time Cy Young Award winner also missed the second half of last season with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow — he hasn’t pitched in the majors since July 7, 2021.
As he builds up arm strength and stamina, the 34-year-old right-hander will need several minor league rehab outings before he’s ready to rejoin New York’s rotation.
General manager Billy Eppler likened the process to a typical spring training progression, and manager Buck Showalter said deGrom won’t return until he’s stretched out enough that he could pitch five innings or more.
So the likelihood is deGrom won’t be back in the big leagues until at least late July, after the All-Star break.
Fellow ace Max Scherzer (5-1, 2.54 ERA) is scheduled to return from a strained left oblique muscle and start for the Mets on Tuesday night at Cincinnati. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, got hurt May 18 against St. Louis and recently made two rehab starts for Double-A Binghamton.
New York leads the NL East by 3 1/2 games over defending World Series champion Atlanta.
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BEIJING, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tong Chong, an employee with State Grid Suzhou Power Supply Company under State Grid Jiangsu, was named among the 10 new SDG Pioneers announced by the UN Global Compact during the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit held from June 1 to 2.
The selection for SDG Pioneers is a worldwide campaign launched by the UN Global Compact since 2016, with an aim to celebrate individuals across the globe who have made extraordinary achievements to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year's SDG Pioneer entries were judged by a panel from the UN Global Compact Expert Network, previous SDG Pioneers and representatives from academia, social organizations and UN agencies.
Recognized as the 2022 SDG Pioneer for Climate Adaptation, Tong is the only Chinese among the 10 elected candidates this year. He is also the second Chinese who has been elected as an SDG Pioneer, and the first one in the business field.
Tong's invention, the dynamic lightning protection (DLP) technology, provides intelligent system to prevent the impacts of lightning strikes through technological innovation, which is supported by research and development of high-precision lightning detection device. The DLP is recognized as an outstanding achievement by professional associations at both national and global level.
While conducting lightning protection studies, Tong has also been promoting interdisciplinary cooperation in the field to achieve sustainable development. He worked with nearly 20 international academic organizations and launched a China-led international cooperation project.
Tong has also made active efforts to promote the integration among different sectors of industry, education and research, allowing the DLP technology to be trialed in various industries at home and abroad. Last year, his team won the golden prize at the "UNGC Young SDG Innovator Program & the First China Youth SDG Innovation Challenge".
The State Grid Corporation of China has been focusing on the carbon peak and neutrality goals to secure energy supply and promote green and low-carbon energy transformation. "With support of the company, we are able to infuse sustainable development principles to technological innovation and present the first DLP technology system to the world," said Tong, who is committed to improving global lightning protection amid climate change.
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Teamsters Educate Attendees of National Homeland Security Conference about Bad Reviews of AT&T FirstNet Network for First Responders
CLEVELAND, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, members of Teamsters Local 507 educated attendees of the National Homeland Security Conference about AT&T's worker abuse in Alaska and the company's poorly reviewed FirstNet product.
The Teamsters distributed leaflets during the event detailing AT&T's behavior toward its employees in Alaska, all members of Teamsters Local 959. The information highlighted user reviews of FirstNet and encouraged attendees to do their own research.
"AT&T needs to stop preying on our country's first responders and its frontline workers in Alaska," said Sean M. O'Brien, Teamsters General President. "AT&T profits by aggressively promoting poorly-reviewed services to first responders, and by throwing workers scraps while paying its CEO $25 million a year. It's no wonder our Alaska members overwhelmingly authorized a strike at AT&T, and I'm proud of Local 507 for standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of Local 959. Teamsters will always have each other's backs."
Recent reviews of AT&T's FirstNet criticize the service for hidden fees, high costs, and unreliable service. One reviewer from Seattle wrote, "I wish there was a 0 stars option, what a way to treat first responders…This thing is a rip-off."
Local 959 represents 175 members in Alaska who are trying to bargain their new contract with AT&T Alascom. The AT&T Teamsters who build, maintain, and monitor Alaska's telecommunications infrastructure frequently risk their lives in extreme weather conditions to repair equipment and keep phone and internet services up and running throughout the state, including dangerous work that can only be performed via helicopter transport.
Despite this, AT&T is refusing to honor its workers' contributions – it's demanding that the Alaska workforce accept annual pay increases as low as one percent and pay over $1,100 every month for family healthcare.
To date, Local 959 members have been forced to file over half a dozen unfair labor practice charges against AT&T for violating federal labor law, including making unlawful unilateral changes to working conditions, bad faith bargaining, and refusing to supply requested information needed for negotiations.
"We are proud to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Alaska," said Carl Pecoraro, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 507 in Cleveland. "Teamsters will always stand up to corporate bullies who try to exploit working people."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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WINNSBORO, La. (AP) — State prosecutors have charged three Louisiana State Police troopers accused of beating a Black motorist, hoisting him to his feet by his hair braids and bragging in text messages that the “whoopin’” would give him “nightmares for a long time.”
The misdemeanor simple battery charges in the 2020 arrest of Antonio Harris come amid mounting scrutiny of the state’s premier law enforcement agency over allegations of excessive force — particularly against Black people — and an institutional instinct to cover it up.
Jacob Brown, Dakota DeMoss and George “Kam” Harper, who are white, were seen on body-camera video piling onto Harris following a high-speed chase that ended next to a cornfield in rural Franklin Parish, kneeing, slapping and punching him even though he had surrendered face down with his arms and legs splayed.
The troopers’ attorneys declined to comment Thursday. State police spokesperson Lt. Melissa Matey said the troopers’ actions “are inexcusable and have no place in professional public safety services.”
State police had arrested the troopers in February 2021 on felony charges of malfeasance in office, but local prosecutors elected not to bring that count last week when filing a bill of information in Franklin Parish. Misdemeanor simple battery in Louisiana carries up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
“Obviously we would have liked stronger charges but we’re still hopeful the Department of Justice will bring a case,” said Harris’ attorney, Michael Sterling.
A federal grand jury in Lafayette has been hearing testimony in the case following a months-long investigation into whether the troopers used excessive force. But it remains unclear whether the U.S. Justice Department intends to move forward with a civil rights case.
A similar uncertainty hangs over the federal investigation into the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene, another Black motorist beaten by state police. A federal grand jury also has been hearing testimony in that case, in which troopers stunned, punched and dragged Greene before he died on a rural roadside in Union Parish, outside Monroe. The Associated Press reported this week that the Justice Department is increasingly skeptical it can bring a successful case against the troopers.
State lawmakers, meanwhile, are probing allegations of a cover-up in Greene’s death and voted Wednesday to hold the former head of thestate police in contemptfor defying a subpoena and refusing to turn over the handwritten journals he kept while leading the agency. Former Col. Kevin Reeves was separately held in contempt Thursday for not complying with a subpoena from the commission that oversees discipline of state troopers. Reeves’ attorney, Lewis Unglesby, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In the Harris beating, an internal investigation found the troopers filed “wholly untrue” reports claiming the man kept trying to flee, refused to obey commands and fought with troopers before they began to pummel him with what Brown called “tactical strikes.”
“They kept saying ‘Stop resisting’ but I was never resisting,” Harris told investigators. “As soon as they got to me, one of them kneed me in my face. One of them was squeezing my eyes.”
The troopers also later exchanged 14 text messages peppered with “lol” and “haha” responses in which they boasted about the beating and mocked Harris, who spit up blood and suffered from sore ribs and stomach pain for days after the arrest.
“He gonna be sore tomorrow for sure,” Brown wrote in one of the texts. “Warms my heart knowing we could educate that young man.”
Brown, Harper and DeMoss, who were part of a notoriously violent division of troopers patrolling the northeastern part of the state, were arrested in the case last year. DeMoss and Harper were fired and Brown, who in October pleaded not guilty in a separate federal case accusing him of pummeling another Black motorist 18 times with a flashlight, resigned.
DeMoss has also come under investigation for his role in Greene’s death, which authorities initially blamed on a car crash at the end of a chase before the AP last year published troopers’ long-withheld body-camera video showing a violent arrest.
Greene and Harris’ arrests were amongat least 12 cases over the past decade in which an AP investigation found troopers or their bosses ignored or concealed evidence of beatings, deflected blame and impeded efforts to root out misconduct. Dozens of current and former troopers told the AP the beatings were countenanced by a culture of impunity, nepotismand, in some cases, outright racism.
Harris’ case began after Brown pulled him over for a minor traffic violation on Interstate 20. The trooper conducted a criminal history check and discovered Harris had a suspended driver’s license and outstanding warrants.
Harris sped away from the traffic stop in a Hyundai Sonata, leading troopers on a 29-mile (47- kilometer) chase that reached speeds of 150 miles (241 kph) before it was finally stopped with the help of a tire-puncturing spike strip.
Even though Harris had already surrendered, DeMoss, the first arriving trooper, “delivered a knee strike” and slapped him in the face with an open palm before powering off his body-worn camera, court records show.
Harper, meanwhile, punched Harris in the head several times with a fist “reinforced” by a flashlight and threatened to “punish” Harris, while Brown pulled the man’s hair, an internal investigation concluded. DeMoss can later be seen on the footage lifting Harris to his feet by his braids.
Investigators determined Brown never informed state prosecutors that any body-worn camera video of the arrest existed. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/louisiana-state-troopers-charged-in-beating-of-black-man/ | 2022-05-13T11:47:08Z |
Company celebrates with 'Open House' Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Alongside New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Local Officials
MADISON, N.J., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in residential real estate services (formerly known as Realogy Holdings Corp.), today unveiled the company's newly renovated headquarters designed to facilitate the future of work. Known as the Madison Hub, the redesign creates more flexible collaboration and innovation workspaces for Anywhere℠ employees across the enterprise, including its portfolio of renowned brands: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®.
"As we enter the next chapter of our transformation, attracting and accelerating growth of great talent is core to the Anywhere strategy," said Ryan Schneider, Anywhere president and chief executive officer. "I am incredibly excited about how our newly redesigned Madison Hub will not only empower our employees to connect, collaborate, and drive results in a remote environment but also lead the industry into the future of work."
Having adopted a remote-first work model, Anywhere has embraced a talent philosophy in which many enterprise roles work remotely where feasible. The redesigned Madison Hub mixes individual 'hoteling' with tech-enabled collaboration spaces, along with training and learning studios and event spaces for deepening employee and stakeholder connections. While there are no permanent offices, including for company executives, the Anywhere brands each have dedicated space that showcases their unique values and visual identity for franchise sales prospects, affiliated brokers and agents, and employees. Other Hub amenities include a grab-n-go café and coffee bar, wellness facility, technology services counter, and outdoor social space.
Today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Bob Conley, Mayor of Madison, N.J., joined local officials and members of the Anywhere management team to debut the Madison Hub for employees. Attendees were invited to tour the new space and engage in more than 20 celebratory experiences hosted by the Anywhere portfolio of brands, along with functional and business teams and employee resource groups. Featured stops along the Open House route included a live artistic showcase of Anywhere culture and values, wellness and productivity demos, milestone brand anniversary celebrations, photo and video booths, and a variety of games and activities.
"I am happy to join CEO Ryan Schneider and the entire Anywhere team for today's ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly remodeled Anywhere headquarters in our very own Madison, NJ. As every real estate professional knows, the three most important words in real estate are "location, location, location." By recommitting to Madison, Anywhere is proving that New Jersey is the perfect location for any business, the perfect location for your employees and their families, and the perfect location for their clients," said Governor Phil Murphy.
Last month, the company officially completed its corporate rebrand from Realogy to Anywhere, signifying a strategic emphasis on building a more frictionless and digitized home buying and selling experience for any consumer, anywhere. The transformation also represents the company's mission to further move its culture and talent strategy into the future – empowering employees' growth anywhere in their career journey.
For more information, please visit anywhere.re and sign up for investor alerts at ir.anywhere.re. Follow Anywhere on social media by visiting its Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is on a mission to empower everyone's next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate – Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty® – the AnywhereSM portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures. Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing, and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey. With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories. Recognized for eleven consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work four years in a row, named one of LinkedIn's 2022 Top Companies in the U.S., and honored by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2021.
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AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele are a good team even when they’re playing for cash and not just a flag.
Cantlay holed a 25-foot eagle putt early and chipped in from 40 feet for birdie late, while Schauffele contributed six birdies of his own, and their three straight birdies to close gave them a 13-under 59 in fourballs Thursday to lead the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
It set a tournament record since the Zurich Classic switched to team play in 2017, and the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup partners were willing to claim a piece of golf’s magic number.
“I haven’t done it before. I don’t think Pat has, either. I’ll count in my book,” Schauffele said.
They had a one-shot lead over the team of Matthew NeSmith and Taylor Moore. The group at 61 included Robert Garrigus and Tommy Gainey, and Aaron Rai and David Lipsky, two teams that have had their share of activity off the course.
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and Ryan Palmer were five shots behind at 64.
The second round moves to foursomes, and while alternate is the more difficult of the format, Cantlay and Schauffele have put together a 4-0 mark in their partnerships at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne and he 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.
“It’s just the first quarter. We’re only one ahead,” Cantlay said. “But we are going into a format on Friday that we really like — I think Xander and I really like alternate shot. It’s one of our strengths for the week, and we’re really looking forward to it.”
Moore was lucky to have much strength at all
He was in the emergency room Wednesday morning from food poisoning, got some fluids and nausea medicine and finally was able to keep some food down Thursday morning.
“Just tried to finish every hole,” Moore said. “That was kind of a win within its own right.”
Lipsky avoided the hospital, though he was involved in a car accident earlier in the week. Turns out there was a car in front of him that had broken down, and as Lipsky went to change lanes he said the driver behind him slammed on the brakes and hit him.
“I’m all right. I think the other two drivers were fine,” Lipsky said. “Yeah, I was a little bit of a hectic beginning to the week.”
The surprise was Garrigus and Gainey, both sponsor exemptions, joining the group at 61. Garrigus was in the news earlier in the week when Golfweek reported and Golf Channel confirmed with Garrigus that he is applying for a conflicting event release to play in the first Saudi-funded LIV Golf competition.
The PGA Tour has until May 10 to decide whether to grant him a release to play in London a week before the U.S. Open. The top players — that would not include Garrigus, whose world ranking is at No. 1,043 — have said they are not interested in the Greg Norman-run league offering a $20 million purse and $4 million to the winner.
Garrigus told Golf Channel that he was focused only on the Zurich Classic, and plenty of focus appeared to be in place. Gainey contributed six birdies, while Garrigus had five.
That was the trick on a windy day at the TPC Louisiana, both players contributing. Cantlay and Schauffele — who have gone on vacations together when they weren’t representing their country in the cups — were extremely effective on the greens.
Only three of their 11 sub-par holes were from putts inside 10 feet.
“We played really well, made a lot of putts today on a day that was a little tricky with the wind and didn’t birdie a lot of the same holes,” Cantlay said. “When you do that in this format, that’s really the key.”
Equally impressive was the father-son duo of Jay and Bill Haas. The 68-year-old father had four of their seven birdies, three of them from the 15-foot range, in their 65.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tandym Group ("Tandym" or the "Company"), a leading national recruitment, contract staffing, consulting, and workforce solutions company, is pleased to announce that Heather Schimmel has joined as Chief Operations Officer.
In this new position for the company, Ms. Schimmel will lead the planning and development of Tandym's operational objectives and initiatives. Overseeing the Fulfillment, Business Operations, Compliance, and Field Staff Concierge teams, this work will center on creating a best-in-class fulfillment engine and enhancing the company's operational efficiencies along with client/candidate servicing capabilities to support future organic and inorganic growth.
"I am extremely excited to join Tandym and begin working closely with team leads to implement processes and technology to support our growth in an evolving market," said Ms. Schimmel. "One of our main priorities is creating a leading-edge platform enabling our organization to exceed expectations of our clients and candidates every day."
Ms. Schimmel joined Tandym following four years at Lee Hecht Harrison, where she served as SVP of Global Sales Operations & Enablement. Prior to that, Ms. Schimmel spent more than two decades with Gartner and its predecessor companies, most recently as Head of Global Sales Operations. She has spent much of her career building high performing teams, driving operational standards, and implementing transformational go-to-market strategies that have enabled multi-year business growth.
"We are thrilled to have Ms. Schimmel join Tandym as our Chief Operations Officer. Her deep experience in operations and with growing organizations will play a key role in scaling Tandym's solutions to become a best-in-class fulfillment organization on a national level," said Larry Dolinko, CEO of Tandym.
Tandym Executive Chairman and Mill Rock Capital Senior Partner Charles Heskett said, "Ms. Schimmel is an action-oriented leader with an outstanding track record of building systems and processes that both deliver immediate results and scale. We could not be more excited to have her join our senior leadership team."
Tandym Group (formerly The Execu|Search Group) is a leading national recruitment, contract staffing, consulting, and workforce solutions company with offices throughout the U.S. The company serves clients across a broad range of verticals, including Healthcare, Technology, Life Sciences, and Professional Services (which includes Accounting, Financial Services, HR/People & Operations, and Legal). For more information, please visit: tandymgroup.com.
Great Mill Rock LLC dba Mill Rock Capital is a growth and operations oriented private investment firm that invests in well-positioned middle market industrial businesses in North America. Founded by Christopher Whalen and Adi Pekmezovic, Mill Rock Capital is purpose-built to invest in family-owned businesses, owner-operators and founder-led companies across six industry verticals. Focus sectors include chemicals, materials and packaging; industrial distribution; services; metals and engineered materials; transportation and logistics; and specialty manufacturing and industrial technology. This strategy leverages the deep expertise of the firm's principals, a majority of whom have direct operating experience in these same industries. Mill Rock Capital supports business transformation through a dual-sourcing strategy encompassing majority equity and Activ Capital® – debt, senior equity or hybrid investments which provide business owners value-added financial partnership without relinquishing a controlling stake. For more information, please visit millrock-cap.com/.
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Small Businesses Act with Sense of Urgency, Ready for Significant Changes
- 73% rank inflation as a top concern
- 90% impacted by soaring costs of goods
Middle Market Companies Zero-in on Impacts of Labor Shortage, Cybersecurity
- 72% having difficulty finding talent
- 45% have been target of cyber-fraud last 12 months
PORTLAND, Ore., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), today released its annual 2022 Business Barometer, an in-depth study into the mood, mindset, and strategic priorities of leaders at small and middle market companies across the United States. This year's report finds small and middle market businesses pivoting from recent pandemic-era strategies as they face mounting pressures that now include rising inflation and interest rates, in addition to accelerating challenges associated with supply chain disruption and workforce transformation.
Introduced in 2019, Umpqua Bank's Business Barometer report provides insight into how business leaders have navigated an unprecedented period that includes the pre-COVID economy, the pandemic's onset and initial recovery, and the current environment of rising inflation and interest rates. Within that context, Umpqua Bank's 2022 Business Barometer reveals important differences from previous years. This year finds more small companies are ready than ever before to make significant changes to their business in response to inflation's growing impact. Meanwhile, after two years of making larger-scale business changes in response to the pandemic, middle market companies are now tackling the compounding impacts and higher costs of workforce transformation and cybersecurity threats.
"The past few years represent a remarkable period of disruption and resilience for U.S. businesses," said Umpqua Bank President Tory Nixon. "The pre-pandemic economic environment of low-inflation, low-cost capital, and high growth has shifted, and we find ourselves in a period of rising costs for goods, talent and capital. As this new reality sets in, small and middle market companies alike are applying lessons learned over the past couple years and adjusting their strategic focus to ensure they emerge on the other side stronger and more competitive."
Key findings and highlights from Umpqua Bank's 2022 report include:
After Two Years of Successful Pivots, Middle Market Zeros-In on Workforce Transformation
Middle market companies represent just 3% of all U.S. businesses but account for $6 trillion in GDP and 44 million jobs. After major strategic changes over the past two years, leaders of these businesses anticipate less need to address previous areas of focus, including: pricing models (-15 percentage points), products and services (-16), acquiring (-16) or merging (-12), financing expansion (-12), and digitizing for efficiency (-5).
Instead, middle market companies are shifting focus to address workplace transformation and its accompanying labor shortage, which continue to accelerate. Nearly three-quarters (72%) report difficulty finding qualified employees, a 17 percentage-point increase over last year, with an emerging impact on growth for 33% of businesses (+16 percentage points). More than 30% are also having difficulty retaining employees, up 18 points. In response, leaders plan to be even more aggressive than last year in terms of offering more flexibility with remote options (+16), giving bonuses or other incentives (+15), supporting working parents (+14), increasing pay or benefits (+11), and finding ways to automate repetitive manual tasks (+8).
"Middle market companies have done a tremendous job of pivoting their businesses to adapt to supply chain and other challenges to become even more efficient and competitive over the past couple years," said Richard Cabrera, Umpqua's Head of Middle Market Banking. "They're now looking to apply that same strategic focus and creative energy to the challenging workforce environment, which has the most immediate impact to their bottom line and is affecting growth."
Small Businesses Poised for Most Significant Changes to Business Since Pandemic
Smaller companies often have fewer levers to pull in response to disruption than larger companies, and past Business Barometer reports have indicated more hesitation to embrace major changes. This year, that trend has reversed. For the first time, small enterprises are looking to make more significant changes to their business, especially compared with a year ago. Changes small businesses anticipate include: pricing models (+18 percentage points), products and services (+12), financing expansion (+7), digitizing for efficiency (+5), and acquiring (+4) or merging (+3).
In the face of continued workforce and supply chain disruption, more small businesses than last year report planning aggressive action to hire for new skills to build capabilities (+13),) increase worker pay and benefits (+12), allow remote work options (+2), find new suppliers (+12), and identify other partners to manage supply chain impacts (+4).
"Increasingly, small businesses now feel a sense of urgency to make changes to their strategy and operations, especially in response to rising inflation, which has a more immediate impact the smaller the enterprise," said Ashley Hayslip, Umpqua's Head of Community & Business Banking, "That sense of urgency can be turned into a competitive advantage for those businesses that pivot quickly and strategically."
Economic Optimism Diminishes, but Expectations for Business Growth Remain Steady
Last year's economic optimism surged beyond pre-pandemic levels as businesses anticipated the recovery. In 2022, that optimism has diminished as concerns increase that rising inflation, which ranks as a top concern for both small (73%) and middle market (37%) businesses, and the evolving impacts of supply chain disruption and labor shortage, are here to stay. When it comes to economic conditions, businesses are split. Leaders surveyed this year are as likely to say current conditions are poor as they are excellent or good (34%).
Leaders' economic outlooks vary significantly based on business size and complexity. Nearly 46% of small businesses believe the economy will decline further, an almost 20-percentage-point increase over 2020 and 2021. However, more than eight in 10 middle market businesses believe the economy will improve (31%) or stay the same (50%), which is very similar to their pre-pandemic outlook. This expectation gap may explain a greater urgency on the part of small businesses this year to embrace significant changes.
It's important to note that although leaders report more cautious views of the overall economy, that doesn't equate to a lack of confidence in their ability to adapt and continue to grow their businesses. When asked about revenue growth and profitability, businesses expect levels of increase similar to previous years.
Cybersecurity Ranks as a Major Concern for Middle Market Companies
A noteworthy 45% of middle market companies report being a target of cybersecurity-related fraud in the past 12 months. Of all possible answers, cybersecurity ranks as the top area middle market businesses are most likely to invest in this year, and as the second most important area they need to address in the year ahead next to addressing workforce challenges. Middle market leaders also clearly see the need to protect working capital and financial assets. More than six in 10 are planning to invest in financial tools and infrastructure that safeguard and strengthen their payments systems.
Supply Chain Impacts Intensify for Small Businesses, Moderate for Middle Market
This year's report shows the dramatic advances middle market companies have made in aggressively dealing with supply chain disruption. Over the past year, 60% are implementing new inventory management techniques (+24 percentage points), 54% are diversifying with new products (+14), and 51% have found new suppliers (+9). As a result, related impacts have improved, compared with 2021. Nearly 80% have been able to purchase essential goods as needed (+8), and, despite inflationary pressures, associated costs have risen less dramatically than a year ago.
In contrast, supply-chain impacts are intensifying for smaller businesses compared to last year, particularly in the cost of purchased goods, with 90% reporting price spikes, 75% experiencing longer delays (+16), and 61% needing to source materials differently (+15). Inflation ranks as a top concern for nearly three-quarters of small businesses, which are less able to absorb the rising costs of goods.
To read and download the survey in full, visit www.umpquabank.com/business-barometer.
Survey Methodology
The Umpqua Bank 2022 Business Barometer, conducted annually, surveyed 1,210 owners, executives, and financial decision-makers from U.S. small and middle-market companies. The online survey was conducted in partnership with DHM Research, a public policy and business research firm, and targeted leaders at companies with $500,000 to $500 million in annual revenue. The survey has a 2.8% margin of error and was fielded from April 13 to April 26, 2022.
About Umpqua Bank
Umpqua Bank, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation and operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for eight years in a row on FORTUNE magazine's list of the country's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and was recently named by The Portland Business Journal the Most Admired Financial Services Company in Oregon for the 17th consecutive year. In addition to its retail banking presence, Umpqua Bank also owns Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc., a nationally recognized commercial finance company that provides equipment leases to businesses.
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Ukraine: Shelling hits town near Russian-held nuclear plant
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least three Ukrainian civilians were killed and 23 others were wounded by Russian shelling in 24 hours, including an attack not far from a Russian-occupied nuclear power plant, the office of Ukraine’s president reported Tuesday.
The Russians fired over 120 rockets from Grad multiple rocket launchers at the southern town of Nikopol, which is across the Dnieper River from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Dnipropetrovsk Gov. Valentyn Reznichenko said. Several apartment buildings and industrial facilities were damaged, he said.
Ukraine and Russia accused each other in recent days of shelling the nuclear plant, which is the largest one in Europe, and increasing the risks of a nuclear accident.
In his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invoked the 1986 disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, which at the time was a Soviet republic. He called for new sanctions against Russia “for creating the threat” of another nuclear disaster.
“We are actively informing the world about Russian nuclear blackmail - about the shelling and mining of the Zaporizhzhia NPP facilities,” Zelenskyy said. “Russia will not pay attention to words and concerns. ... The Chernobyl disaster is an explosion in one reactor; the Zaporizhzhia NPP is six power units.”
The Kremlin claimed Monday that Ukraine’s military was attacking the plant and urged Western powers to force Kyiv to stop the activity.
A Russian-installed official in the partially occupied Zaporizhzhia region said an air defense system at the plant would be reinforced in the aftermath of last week’s shelling. Evgeny Balitsky, the head of the Kremlin-backed administration, told Russian state TV Tuesday that power lines and damaged blocks of the plant were restored.
“The plant is operating normally, but, of course, with an increased degree of security,” Balitsky said.
A Ukrainian counteroffensive and Russian defensive actions in occupied areas has increasingly drawn firepower to southern Ukraine.
After failing to capture Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early in the war, the Russian military focused its strength on trying to seize all of the country’s eastern Donbas region. Pro-Moscow separatists have fought Ukrainian forces in the region for eight years and control some territory as self-proclaimed republics.
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The British Defense Ministry said Tuesday that Russian forces had made the most progress in the past month in moving toward the town of Bakhmut - an advance limited to about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
“In other Donbas sectors where Russia was attempting to break through, its forces have not gained more than 3 km during this 30-day period; almost certainly significantly less than planned,” the U.K. ministry said.
However, the ministry cautioned that despite the attention required in southern Ukraine, Russia had maintained attacks on Ukrainian positions in the east.
The governor of eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province, Pavlo Kyrylenko, said the Russians were trying to press their offensive in several areas. Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city, came under the Russian shelling four times over the past 24 hours, and some city infrastructure was damaged.
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This version has been corrected to show the pro-Moscow separatists are fighting Ukrainian forces, not the Russians.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideally located in Old Town North Alexandria, the new condominium community Towngate North has emerged as a sought-after destination. In light of the unprecedented demand for its first building, which recently surpassed 75% sold, Towngate North has now released its second and final building for sale.
"We are always striving to create communities that provide homeshoppers the best place to call home and this has been our vision for Towngate North since day one," said Gregg Hughes, Senior Vice President at Brookfield Residential. "As the community comes to life, the best part has been seeing the excitement from homebuyers as this becomes a reality for them."
Towngate North features 81 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with pricing from the $400's to $2M+. The breadth of thoughtfully-designed floorplans allows homeshoppers to find a plan that fits their lifestyle and all homes are adorned with refined finishes. Select residences offer private outdoor space and dens.
Homeowners will enjoy convenient daily living with a comprehensive package of on-site amenities, including a fitness studio, bike storage area, pet spa and rooftop terrace that overlooks scenic D.C. skylines. Towngate North's coveted address at the intersection of Slaters Lane and G.W. Parkway means homeowners will have walkable access to shopping and dining in Old Town North and outdoor recreation along the Potomac Waterfront. Close proximity to commuter routes and Metro puts more regional destinations within easy reach.
Towngate North's first building will open for move-in in late 2022, with the second building ready in early 2023. Interested homebuyers can learn more at TowngateNorth.com and schedule a private appointment at the sales office located at 525 Wythe Street.
Brookfield Residential Properties Inc. is a leading land developer and homebuilder in North America. It entitles and develops land to create master-planned communities, builds and sells lots to third-party builders and operates its own homebuilding division. Brookfield Residential also participates in select, strategic real estate opportunities, including infill projects, mixed-use developments and joint ventures. Further information is available at BrookfieldResidential.com. McWilliams|Ballard is a leading project development, sales, marketing and consulting firm in the Washington, D.C. area, drawing on its vast experience and unique understanding of the market to help projects succeed.
Contact: Chris Masters, Executive VP of Sales
Phone: 703-535-5550
Email: CMasters@mcwb.com
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Available power set to almost double following infrastructure upgrade
LONDON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Serverfarm, the innovative data center operator and developer, is expanding its carrier-neutral LON1 data center with an additional 8MW of highly efficient IT capacity in response to strong customer demand.
Serverfarm has operated its LON1 data center since March 2018 in Feltham, a location benefitting from its proximity to Slough, Hayes, Hounslow and Park Royal and strong connectivity to all major cloud platforms.
Arun Shenoy, CMO at Serverfarm, said: "We will have 3MW of new power capacity available in the next four months, with more to come in 2023. And in true Serverfarm sustainability fashion, by building additional data center power capacity without the construction of new facilities, we are avoiding the use of unnecessary concrete, steel or glass."
According to the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction 2021 Global Status Report, building materials and construction account for 10% of global CO2 emissions.
This triple award winning LON1 data center, is a three-story building containing nine halls with a power and cooling capacity of 20MVA. The data center is designed to be concurrently maintainable with an annualized Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) design of less than 1.25. The site is part of the NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center program and is capable of densities up to 40kW/rack.
The data center is well connected, providing direct network links to major cloud players including AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, as well as strong fiber connectivity to data center clusters in Slough and London Docklands. LON1 also offers the full range of Serverfarm's award winning InCommand Services including IT infrastructure management delivering fully managed asset, capacity and change management services.
Serverfarm is a member of the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact and dedicated to aiding the United Kingdom achieve net-zero by 2050.
Serverfarm acquires existing facilities for modernization through sustainable infrastructure upgrades and green energy transition. The company has been growing rapidly across Europe, the Middle East, the U.S. and Canada and has firmly established its InCommand Services as the world leader in Data Center Management as a Service (DMaaS) with more than 750 locations now under management across more than 45 countries.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
You could be affected by a class action lawsuit against AbbVie Inc. ("AbbVie") and Individual Defendants Richard A. Gonzalez and William J. Chase (collectively, "Defendants"). The Court, which authorized this notice, is allowing the case to proceed as a class action on behalf of a "Class" and has appointed attorneys as "Class Counsel." The Court has not decided that Defendants did anything wrong. Defendants have not been ordered to pay any money. No settlement has been reached. There is no money available now and no guarantee that there will be any recovery in the future.
What is this case about?
The lawsuit alleges that Defendants knowingly made false and misleading statements about AbbVie's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and its own code of business conduct in the marketing and sale of its flagship drug, Humira, in violation of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Defendants deny any wrongdoing in this lawsuit and believe that the claims are without merit.
Are you included?
You are a potential "Class Member" only if you purchased or otherwise acquired shares of the publicly-traded common stock of AbbVie during the period of October 25, 2013 through September 18, 2018, inclusive. Excluded from the Class are AbbVie and the Individual Defendants; members of the immediate families of the Individual Defendants; AbbVie's subsidiaries and affiliates; any person who is or was an officer or director of AbbVie or any of its subsidiaries during the Class Period; any entity in which any Defendant has a controlling interest; and the legal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns of any such excluded person or entity. Also excluded from the Class is any person or entity that timely and validly requests exclusion from the Class in response to this notice. In addition, Defendants have the right to move to decertify the Class, in whole or in part, or to seek the exclusion of certain entities or individuals from the Class at a later date.
What are your options?
If you want to stay in the Class you do not have to do anything now. If you do nothing, you will stay in the Class, be bound by the Court's orders, and will lose any right to sue Defendants separately regarding the factual circumstances and claims in this case. If you do not want to be a Class Member and be bound by what the Court does in this matter, and if you want to keep your rights to sue Defendants, you need to ask to be excluded from the Class. To be excluded, you must send a letter to AbbVie Inc. Securities Litigation, ATTN: EXCLUSIONS, c/o A.B. Data, Ltd., P.O. Box 173001, Milwaukee, WI 53217 and you must include certain information as set forth in the long form notice available at the website listed below. If you choose to exclude yourself you cannot receive any money or benefits recovered in this case if any are awarded at a later date. The deadline to exclude yourself is August 10, 2022.
Where to get more information?
This notice is only a summary. For more information visit www.abbviesecuritieslitigation.com or call 877-316-0169.
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CHICAGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrats for the Illinois House, the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, announces Executive Director Lizbeth Ramirez will be departing to pursue other opportunities. Speaker Welch thanks Ramirez for her hard work and efforts to help the House Democratic Caucus.
Speaker Welch said, "Lizbeth stepped up and helped pull together a new political organization for the House Democrats. She committed to assisting with our efforts through the primary election, and I am incredibly appreciative for all that she accomplished. The caucus owes her a debt of gratitude for all of her hard work."
The organization's Chief Communications Officer, TaQuoya McConnico, will take the reins as Executive Director through the upcoming general election.
TaQuoya McConnico, a United States Air Force Veteran, is an award-winning communications and marketing professional and former WVON News Director. She also served as a Vice President at Teneo Strategy, a global CEO consulting and advisory firm founded. TaQuoya has received numerous awards for her work, including Verizon Wireless HQ Communications Improvement Recognition, President Obama's Call to Service Award, and The Village of Maywood Helping Hand Award. She was also named one of Chicago's Top Professionals Under the Age of 40 to watch by the Chicago Defender.
"Since joining the team early this year, TaQuoya has been an integral part of the growth and the development of Democrats for the Illinois House," said speaker Welch. "I look forward to the leadership she brings in helping us continue to grow and elevate our practices, build the culture for this new and vibrant organization, and incorporate old proven methodologies with the more modern and digital era."
McConnico led efforts to further build Democrats for the Illinois House including moving them further into social media and digital marketing.
"I am excited to continue to serve the Democratic Caucus in this more expanded role," said McConnico. "I care about each and every one of our legislators, their successes, and the success of our Caucus and communities. I couldn't be more excited to help Speaker Welch in continuing to forge a new era for House Democrats."
About Democrats for the Illinois House: Democrats for the Illinois House is the official political arm of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus. We support Democrats for the Illinois House in fighting for equality, justice, and opportunity for all. Under the leadership of House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Democrats for Illinois House (DIH) is dedicated to promoting the excellent work of the caucus, protecting incumbents, winning competitive races, and serving Illinoisans with integrity. The Illinois House Democratic Caucus is one of the most diverse in the nation representing African-American (22), Latinx (10), Asian American (4), Women (39) and LGBTQ+ (4) members. DIH is committed to creating an environment across the state that is inclusive and welcoming to all people.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Tarachi Gold Corp. (CSE: TRG) (OTCQB: TRGGF) (Frankfurt: 4RZ) ("Tarachi" or the "Company") is pleased to present an update on the progress of its Magistral Mill and Tailings Project ("Magistral") in Mexico as well as other ongoing corporate development initiatives.
The final stages of metallurgical test work, to support engineering and design of the planned modifications to the existing Magistral Mill, are nearing completion at SGS Lakefield. Results were originally expected by the last week of June, however due to delays at the laboratory, those results are now scheduled for mid-July with a final report by Ausenco Engineering Canada, Inc. ("Ausenco") anticipated within the next few weeks.
The work currently underway at the lab is specific to the SART (sulphidation, acidification, recycling and thickening) circuit that Tarachi intends to add to the existing facility which is consistent with the development plan outlined in the PEA (see press release dated Dec. 13th, 2021). The addition of the SART circuit will not only allow for more efficient recovery of gold from the pregnant leach solution but will also reduce cyanide consumption and generate a high-grade copper concentrate by-product.
The Company anticipates that design and engineering activities will commence upon receipt of the final metallurgy work with Ausenco. Submissions of permit amendments and updates are also pending the final design information and are expected to follow later in the year.
Discussions with potential providers of capital to fund Magistral's development and possible off-take partners are ongoing with the majority of the interested parties awaiting the results of the final metallurgy work. Those results will determine the final quantity and quality of gold and copper products as well as validate the assumptions used in the PEA.
Tarachi's Board and management are confident that a funding package will be assembled in the near term for Magistral. Despite a recent pullback in commodity prices, the Company anticipates Magistral will be a high-return, high-margin gold producer with the following metrics from the $1600-base price PEA1:
- AISC $705/oz Au (after copper by-product credits)
- After-tax IRR of 85%
- After-tax payback period of 12 months
In addition to plans for deploying some of Magistral's expected future cashflows to the Company's prospective land package in Sonora, where 2021 drilling intersected 6.9g/t over 63.4m at the Jabali concession (May 6th, 2021 press release), the Company is actively searching for additional opportunities in Mexico.
For the past 6 months, the Company's management team has been busy reviewing potential new projects in Mexico to add to the portfolio. The focus has been on projects that may complement existing assets in Durango or Sonora and fit in with the Company's plans to develop a project pipeline for growth beyond Magistral's expected production. Management has narrowed down its search to a few key assets and, while there are no guarantee negotiations will conclude successfully, the Company is working towards transacting on one or more of those assets in the medium-term.
Tarachi Gold is a Canadian-listed junior gold exploration company focused on exploring and developing projects in Mexico. Tarachi acquired the Magistral Mill and tailings project in Durango, Mexico in 2021. Magistral includes a 1,000 tpd mill and access to a tailings deposit with Measured and Indicated resources of 1.26 million tonnes at a grade of 1.93g/t Au. The Company expects to bring the asset into production in early 2023.
The Company is also exploring on their highly prospective mineral concessions in the Sierra Madre gold belt of Sonora, Mexico in close proximity to Alamos Gold's Mulatos mine and Agnico Eagle's La India mine.
Lorne Warner, P.Geo, VP Exploration and Director of the Company is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this news release.
This news release includes certain "Forward‐Looking Statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward‐looking information" under applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words "anticipate", "will", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "hope", "target", "plan", "forecast", "may", "would", "could", "schedule", "potential" and similar words or expressions, identify forward‐looking statements or information. These forward‐looking statements or information relate to, among other things: the receipt of lab results, design and engineering schedules, future production, future cashflows, development of mining assets, securing project funding, securing off-take partners, acquisition of additional assets, and the submission of permits.
Forward‐looking statements and forward‐looking information relating to any future mineral production, liquidity, timing of completion of reports and studies, enhanced value and capital markets profile of Tarachi, future growth potential for Tarachi and its business, and future exploration plans are based on management's reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses and opinions, which are based on management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, but which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, the price of silver, gold and other metals; no escalation in the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; costs of exploration and development; the estimated costs of development of exploration projects; Tarachi's ability to operate in a safe and effective manner and its ability to obtain financing on reasonable terms.
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If you think hiking stinks, get a load of this ...
A woman was rescued by two fire crews after she fell headfirst into a vault toilet while trying to retrieve her cellphone at a park on Olympic Peninsula, Washington.
The woman in her mid-40s was using an outhouse at Mount Walker, a popular destination for hikers, on April 19, when the accident occurred, according to the Brinnon Fire Department.
A vault toilet is a waterless, non-flush toilet usually placed at outdoor locations like campgrounds -- so named because the toilets store waste in an airtight vault underground.
After dropping her phone in the toilet, the woman disassembled the seat and housing of the toilet in an attempt to reach it, the fire department said on Facebook. She used a dog leash to try to "fish it out," before using it to support herself as she tried to grab the phone.
But the attempt failed, and she slid into the toilet. Fortunately, after 20 minutes inside the vault, she was able to find and use her phone to call 911.
Crews from the Brinnon Fire Department and Quilcene Fire Rescue reported to the scene and pulled her to safety.
According to the fire department, the uninjured woman was washed down and given a Tyvek suit to wear. But she declined any further medical treatment and continued on her way.
"The patient was extremely fortunate not to be overcome by toxic gases or sustain injury," the department said.
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Full-service distributor to combine purpose-built managed switches, complementary product lines, and extensive NDI® expertise into easy-to-deploy AV over IP solutions
READING, Pa. and SAN JOSE, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Experienced audio/video technology distributor Mobile Video Devices Inc. (MVD) today announced a new distribution partnership with NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), the leading provider of networking products that power businesses both large and small. The new agreement will see MVD distribute NETGEAR's AV Line of managed network switches to Pro AV integrators and resellers across the United States, including the popular M4250 series of switches for AV over IP applications.
NETGEAR's M4250 switches were designed and engineered specifically to meet the demanding needs of delivering audio, video, and control signals over an IP network. NETGEAR combined over 25 years of networking experience with best practices from leading experts and partners in the Pro AV market. The M4250 series' easy-to-use, web-based interface eliminates the tedious network configuration steps typical of AV over IP deployments. Installers can simply select the desired protocol or vendor and applicable ports, with the switch automating the remainder of the configuration and ensuring the settings are correct for the specific AV application.
MVD has been providing full-service distribution and manufacturer representation for market-leading media solutions since 2006, with an emphasis on live streaming, video production, conferencing, and collaboration technologies. MVD works closely with resellers, system integrators, and OEMs to provide the ideal video solution for each unique application and supports them through all aspects of setup and implementation. Other key product lines distributed by MVD include Magewell video capture, streaming, and AV-over-IP devices; NEARITY audio solutions, cameras, and all-in-one conferencing devices; PTZOptics professional pan/tilt/zoom cameras; and HuddleCamHD professional webcams.
While NETGEAR M4250 switches flexibly support a wide array of AV use cases and protocols, their support for NDI® technology is particularly relevant to MVD. MVD's extensive experience in designing and supporting NDI® workflows makes the company exceptionally well-qualified to support integrators and resellers deploying such solutions. As Magewell's exclusive North American distributor, MVD has been working with Magewell NDI® encoders and decoders for over three years -- giving them valuable insights into the networking nuances of NDI® based production and distribution.
"NDI® is a powerful technology and has less intensive networking requirements than standards such as SMPTE ST-2110, but it still needs the network to be configured in specific ways for optimal performance – as do most AV over IP technologies," said Darryl Spangler, President of Mobile Video Devices. "The unique configuration profiles in NETGEAR's AV-optimized switches save integrators and administrators significant time and effort when installing and maintaining AV networks. We're thrilled to add NETGEAR switches to our portfolio."
In addition to supplying NETGEAR AV switches on their own for any AV application, MVD also plans to offer bundles comprising Magewell Pro Convert encoders or decoders alongside M4250 switches. This makes it easier for resellers and systems integrators to design, order, and deploy complete NDI® workflows for their customers. "Combining Magewell encoders and decoders with the Magewell Cloud multi-device management software and a NETGEAR switch forms a complete, robust, and easy-to-implement AV over IP solution," added Spangler.
"NETGEAR's commitment to the Pro AV industry encompasses partnering not only with market-leading technology innovators, but also with expert distributors who can support our goal of making it easier for users to realize the full benefits of AV over IP," said Laurent Masia, Director of Product Line Management for Managed Switches, NETGEAR. "MVD's experience at the forefront of the AV over IP revolution makes this partnership a great fit, and we're excited to be working with them."
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About Mobile Video Devices – Mobile Video Devices Inc. (MVD) provides distribution services and manufacturer representation in the Americas with a focus on technologies for live streaming, video conferencing, collaboration, networking, and video production. Offering business development, marketing, logistics, channel management and product warranty support services, manufacturers, systems integrators, and resellers choose MVD for its industry expertise and extreme dedication to an exceptional customer experience at every level of the supply chain. Visit www.mobilevideodevices.com for more information.
About NETGEAR, Inc. – NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) has pioneered advanced networking technologies for homes, businesses, and service providers around the world since 1996 and leads the industry with a broad range of award-winning products designed to simplify and improve people's lives. By enabling people to collaborate and connect to a world of information and entertainment, NETGEAR is dedicated to delivering innovative and advanced connected solutions ranging from mobile and cloud-based services for enhanced control and security, to smart networking products, video over Ethernet for Pro AV applications, easy-to-use WiFi solutions and performance gaming routers to enhance online game play. The company is headquartered out of San Jose, Calif. with offices located around the globe. More information is available from the NETGEAR Investor Page or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR: Twitter, Facebook, Facebook for NETGEAR Business, Instagram and our blog at NETGEAR.com.
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Choco Taco may make a return, Klondike says
(CNN) - The Choco Taco may yet get a second life.
Klondike says an outpouring of support for the product has made them “reconsider our long-term plans.”
It was a few weeks ago the ice cream novelty-maker shook social media when it announced the Choco Taco would be discontinued.
They said the reason for the discontinuation was “a result of complex production challenges” amid the pandemic.
Klondike’s announcement upset many on Twitter.
Even U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat chimed in to jokingly announce he would push to invoke the Defense Production Act to “mandate” Choco Taco production.
Klondike in a statement says a plan to bring it back is in the works, although “it may take some time.”
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Biden administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is taking steps to expand availability of the life-saving COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid, seeking to reassure doctors that there is ample supply for people at high risk of severe illness or death from the virus.
Paxlovid, produced by Pfizer, was first approved in December. Supply of the regimen was initially very limited, but COVID-19 cases across the country have fallen and manufacturing has increased. The White House is now moving to raise awareness of the pill and taking steps to make it easier to access.
The White House said Tuesday it is stepping up outreach to doctors, letting them know they shouldn’t think twice about prescribing the pill to eligible patients. Also, the drug will now be distributed directly to pharmacies, in addition to existing distribution channels run by states. That is expected to boost the number of sites from 20,000 to more than 30,000 next week and eventually to 40,000 locations.
The administration used the pharmacy channel to boost availability of COVID-19 vaccines more than a year ago.
“Paxlovid will be widely available everywhere in America,” said Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator. The drug and antivirals like it “are the key essential tools that we’re going to need to get through the rest of this pandemic,” he said.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, is taking Paxlovid after discussing it with her physicians.
Paxlovid, when administered within five days of symptoms appearing, has been proven to bring about a 90% reduction in hospitalizations and deaths among patients most likely to get severe disease. About 300 Americans are now dying each day from the coronavirus, down from more than 2,600 during the height of the omicron wave earlier this year.
The U.S. has ordered enough supply of the pills for 20 million people, which is estimated to last for several more months. The administration has warned that subsequent deliveries are dependent on Congress approving additional COVID-19 response funding.
“What we need to do is to help American physicians and nurse practitioners and others who can prescribe understand that we now have plenty available and anybody who is eligible, anybody who has high risk, should be getting Paxlovid,” Jha said.
He also encouraged people who test positive to contact their doctors to determine their eligibility for the drug that might prevent severe outcomes.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s drug for adults and children age 12 or older with a positive COVID-19 test and early symptoms who face the highest risk of severe outcomes. That includes older people and those with conditions like obesity and heart disease, though the drug is not recommended for patients with severe kidney or liver problems.
The administration is also working to expand the number of test-to-treat sites that provide a one-stop shop for those with COVID-19 to get tested for the virus, consult with a medical professional if they’re positive and fill a prescription for Paxlovid on site. Currently there are 2,200 locations nationwide, and the administration hopes support from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and pharmacy companies will enable more sites to come online in the coming weeks.
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Akebia Therapeutics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of AKBA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: June 28, 2018 to September 2, 2020
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's lead investigational product candidate, vadadustat, was not as safe in treating non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease patients with anemia as defendants had represented; (ii) as a result, defendants overstated the clinical prospects of a Phase 3 clinical program for vadadustat; (iii) accordingly, defendants also overstated vadadustat's overall commercial and regulatory prospects; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — To keep up with the Kardashians for the past two weeks, you would’ve had to spend a lot of time at a downtown Los Angeles courthouse, where they’ve been watching and testifying at a trial over a lawsuit brought against them by former reality television star Blac Chyna. In a verdict delivered Monday while defendants Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner were all in New York attending the Met Gala, the Kardashians were victorious. Here’s a look at the scene, the surroundings and the case that pulled them in.
THE SETTING
The Stanley Mosk civil courthouse is among the most heavily trafficked by celebrities in the world. The famous divorces decided here alone could fill a walk of fame. Kim Kardashian appeared on video in a Mosk courtroom in February to be declared single in her ongoing divorce with Ye, and appeared here in person to finalize her divorce from previous husband Kris Humphries.
In recent years it’s been best known as home to the high drama, and colorful protests, surrounding the Britney Spears conservatorship. Keanu Reeves and Don Johnson each sat through most of civil trials they were parties to. Members of Michael Jackson’s family appeared for much of the long wrongful death case against his doctor.
Still, the courthouse has rarely seen such consistent presence from a group of such well-known stars.
THE SCENE
The Kardashian defendants had all been expected to testify in person during the trial. But many in court were surprised, and a little star struck, when all four strode in wearing business suits on the first day of jury selection, which turned into a public forum where dozens of prospective jurors got to vent their mostly negative feelings about the family. (A few proudly proclaimed their fandom.)
The women sat in the front row of the courtroom — there were too many of them to sit at the defendants’ table — for most of the trial. Kim Kardashian, who is studying law, often carried a binder and took notes.
Court security escorted the family into the courthouse through an underground parking garage. The women waited nearby in a guarded room until proceedings were about to begin, then deputies shepherded them across the hall into the courtroom. That quick walk still provided memorable moments, as when Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend, “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson, greeted her with a kiss after showing up during closing arguments.
Private security guards — sharply dressed men in sportscoats with telltale earpieces — were both in the courtroom and outside it. At the midday break they brought food to the secluded room from places such as Urth Caffe, a popular LA lunch spot.
The Kardashians’ treatment is common for high-profile parties with court business, due to, as their attorney told one prospective juror, the “dark side” of fame. Some have had to get restraining orders in this courthouse due to stalkers.
But the prospective juror wasn’t entirely satisfied with that explanation, saying, “Does that mean that they need Fiji water hand-delivered to them as they sit in court?”
The courtroom with a capacity of 200 was rarely more than half full during the 11-day trial. About a dozen reporters were in the room throughout. Unlike the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial happening simultaneously in Virginia, which was televised and may have stolen some of the thunder of these proceedings, no cameras were allowed. A pair of sketch artists provided the only visuals.
THE SUIT
Chyna’s lawsuit was filed in 2017 in the aftermath of her engagement to Rob Kardashian. She originally alleged that six women from the Kardashian family had defamed her by falsely spreading word that she had physically abused him, and interfered with her contract by convincing the E! network to cancel their “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” spinoff, “Rob & Chyna.” She sought as much as $108 million.
It was the sort of inter-celebrity suit that that is usually dismissed or settled long before it gets to trial. But this one improbably survived for five years. Two defendants, Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, were dropped during that time.
THE STORIES
Kris Jenner’s two days on the stand provided drama when she testified that she feared Chyna was going to “murder” her son Rob in December of 2016. She teared up when she described being already vulnerable because Kim Kardashian had been tied up in Paris by armed robbers who stole $10 million in jewelry just a few months earlier.
Rob Kardashian, who appeared only to testify, also had a dramatic and emotional stint on the stand, in which he said that Chyna twice held a gun to his head and beat him with a metal rod.
Chyna testified that she was never violent against him, saying she had grabbed his gun playfully, and was joking around when she put a phone cord around his neck. She conceded that she had damaged a television and a gingerbread house in her anger.
Kardashian lawyer Michael G. Rhodes seized on this in his closing argument. “Who does that? A gingerbread house?” he said. “It’s the happiest thing you can put in a house.” Davidson, in the back of the courtroom, had to stifle a laugh.
Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner were each on the stand only briefly, and their testimony was not especially eventful. The judge dismissed Kim Kardashian as a defendant in the defamation part of the case when he decided no violating statement had been identified.
The jury apparently did not find any of the Kardashians’ stories terribly convincing. They found on the verdict form that they had often acted in bad faith, and were not justified in what they told executives, but found that their statements hadn’t affected Chyna’s TV career or the fate of her show.
THE SAGA
The legal fight is far from over. Chyna’s lawyer says they will appeal the verdict. And a set of separate allegations against only Rob Kardashian will be heard at another trial in about a week.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPSN), a global leader in conversational AI, today announced the planned release of its second quarter financial results after the market close on Monday, August 8, 2022. CEO Robert LoCascio and CFO John Collins will host a conference call later that day, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The conference call will be simulcast live and can be accessed by logging onto the investor relations section of the Company's web site at Investor Relations | LivePerson, Inc.
To participate via telephone, callers should dial in five to ten minutes prior to the 5:00 p.m. Eastern start time; domestic callers (U.S. and Canada) should dial 1-877-407-0784, while international callers should dial 1-201-689-8560, and both should reference the conference ID "13731592."
If you are unable to participate in the live call, the teleconference will be available for replay approximately two hours after the call until August 22, 2022. To access the replay, call 1-844-512-2921 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-412-317-6671 (international); please reference the conference ID "13731592."
About LivePerson, Inc.
LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a global leader in customer engagement solutions. We create AI-powered digital experiences that feel Curiously Human. Our customers — including leading brands like HSBC, Orange, and GM Financial — have conversations with millions of consumers as personally as they would with one. Our Conversational Cloud platform powers nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing a uniquely rich data set to build connections that reduce costs, increase revenue, and are anything but artificial. Fast Company named us the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world. To talk with us or our Conversational AI, please visit liveperson.com.
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NASHVILLE. Tenn., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneOncology, the national platform for independent oncology practices, today appointed Thomas Stricker, MD as Medical Director for Precision Medicine. Dr. Stricker will work with partner practices to create workflows that reduce physicians' burden of genomic test ordering and interpretation, so they have more time to spend with their patients. Dr. Stricker reports to Chief Medical Officer, Davey Daniel, MD.
Stricker says he sees three pillars of assistance for testing that he and his team can provide to physician partners:
1) At order, to make sure the right tests are ordered.
2) At initial result, to make sure that the appropriate therapy is given based on the current data.
3) At recurrence or progression, to identify additional options whether they or standard of care or a clinical trial option.
"The complexity of pathology standards in oncology necessitates a change in the way that results are delivered, such as comprehensive reports that summarize the key data from multiple tests," Dr. Stricker said. "I am excited to help build systems that can empower our physicians to maximize the value of testing during each stage."
Dr. Stricker was most recently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at Vanderbilt University where he founded the Somatic Clinical Sign-out Team and the Clinical Genomics Lab, which generates whole exome and other germline sequencing panels. Dr. Stricker also served as associate director of VANTAGE, the research sequencing core for Vanderbilt.
At Vanderbilt, Dr. Stricker also served on molecular tumor boards and was on the team that founded GENIE, an American Association for Cancer Research initiative for the sharing of genomic cancer sequencing data across institutions. Dr. Stricker has extensive experience in generating and analyzing Next Generation Sequencing data, and in generating and signing out clinical genomic reports.
"Dr. Stricker has extensive experience in genomic sequencing, research and developing data integrations across cancer institutions," said Davey Daniel, MD, OneOncology's Chief Medical Officer. "His knowledge, experience and vision are a perfect fit to support our physicians' abilities to use genomic testing to match the right treatment or trial at the right time – all in oncology practices that are conveniently located close to where patients live."
Dr. Stricker earned his MD and PhD from Washington University in St. Louis. Following a residency in Anatomical Pathology and a fellowship in Bone and Soft Tissue at The University of Chicago, he joined Dr. Kevin White's lab in the Institute for Genomics and Systems Biology as a post-doctoral fellow. While there, he developed expertise in generating and analyzing data from the then-new next generation sequencing technologies.
OneOncology was founded by community oncologists, for community oncologists, with the mission of improving the lives of everyone living with cancer. Our goal is to enable community oncology practices to remain independent and to improve patient access to care in their communities, all at a lower cost than in the hospital setting. OneOncology supports our platform of community oncology practices through group purchasing, operational optimization, practice growth, and clinical innovation. Our 700 cancer care providers care for 280,000 patients at 181 sites of care nationwide. To learn more, visit oneoncology.com or LinkedIn.
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GOP, Dem Senate bargainers divided over gun deal details
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic and Republican senators were at odds Thursday over how to keep firearms from dangerous people as bargainers struggled to finalize details of a gun violence compromise in time for their self-imposed deadline of holding votes in Congress next week.
Lawmakers said they remained divided over how to define abusive dating partners who would be legally barred from purchasing firearms. Disagreements were also unresolved over proposals to send money to states that have “red flag” laws that let authorities temporarily confiscate guns from people deemed dangerous by courts, and to other states for their own violence prevention programs.
The election-year talks have seemed headed toward agreement, with both parties fearing punishment by voters if Congress doesn’t react to the carnage of last month’s mass shootings. A total of 31 people were slain at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. An outline of a deal has been endorsed by President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a lead GOP bargainer, seemed visibly unhappy as he left Thursday’s closed-door session after nearly two hours, saying he was flying home.
“This is the hardest part because at some point, you just got to make a decision. And when people don’t want to make a decision, you can’t accomplish the result. And that’s kind of where we are right now,” Cornyn said.
“I’m not frustrated, I’m done,” he added, though he said he was open to continued discussions.
Lawmakers have said a deal must be completed and written into legislative language by week’s end if Congress is to vote by next week. It begins a July 4 recess after that. Leaders want votes by then because Washington has a long record of talking about reacting to mass shootings, only to see lawmakers’ and voters’ interest fade quickly over time.
Other bargainers seemed more optimistic, saying much of the overall package has been agreed to and aides were drafting bill language.
“A deal like this is difficult,” Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said when the meeting ended. “It comes with a lot of emotions, it comes with political risk to both sides. But we’re close enough that we should be able to get there.”
The measure would impose just small-scale curbs on firearms. It lacks proposals by Biden and Democrats to prohibit assault-style weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in Buffalo and Uvalde, or to raise the legal age for purchasing assault rifles from 18 to 21.
Even so, it would be Congress’ most robust move against gun violence since 1993. A ban lawmakers enacted that year on assault weapons took effect in 1994 and expired after a decade. Scores of high-profile mass shootings since have yielded little from Washington but partisan deadlock, chiefly due to Republicans blocking virtually any new restrictions.
Federal law bars people convicted of domestic violence against a spouse from acquiring guns, but leaves a loophole for other romantic relationships. Everytown for Gun Safety, which advocates firearms curbs, says 31 states bar convicted domestic abusers from buying firearms, including 19 that cover violent dating partners.
Senators have disagreed over how to define such relationships, with Republicans working against a broad provision. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, the other lead GOP negotiator, said bargainers would use some state statutes as their guide, though their laws vary.
“You need to make sure that you’re capturing everyone that actually beat” up their girlfriends, said Murphy, a Democrat.
In addition, 19 states and the District of Columbia have “red flag” laws. Cornyn and the other lead bargainer, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., represent states that do not, and it is unclear how money in the bill would be divided among them.
Senators have not said what the measure’s overall price tag will be, though people following the talks have said they expect it to range around $15 billion or $20 billion. Lawmakers are looking for budget cuts to pay for those costs.
Twenty senators, 10 from each party, agreed to the outlines of a compromise measure last weekend. Top bargainers have labored ever since to translate it into details.
The framework includes access to the juvenile records of gun buyers age 18 to 20. Both shooters in Buffalo and Uvalde were 18, and both used AR-15 style rifles, which can load high-capacity magazines.
The plan also includes added spending for mental health and school safety programs, tougher penalties for gun trafficking and requirements that slightly more gun dealers obtain federal firearms licenses.
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GrubMarket acquires QBIX Analytics, a highly regarded data analytics and business intelligence solution provider that works with many of the most well-known global companies, to provide more comprehensive analytics products and services to food wholesalers, distributors, and foodservice providers worldwide.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisition of San Carlos, California-based QBIX Analytics ("QBIX"), a trusted data analytics and business intelligence solution provider that specializes in implementing data solutions and performing system integrations to help customers improve sales and operational efficiencies.
Started in 2015, QBIX is managed by founders Jeff Carlson and Tim York who collectively have nearly three decades of experience helping companies make better use of their data to improve decision-making and overall company performance. Their primary product offerings span data cleansing and enrichment, data pipeline development and storage, financial modeling and analysis, automated reporting and alerting, visualization and data integrations. As an official Workday Adaptive Planning Solutions Provider, QBIX enables better FP&A and corporate performance management for clients. QBIX also partners with CaptivateIQ to enable compensation management and with Oracle Netsuite to improve best-in-class accounting and financial management. The breadth of their service offerings has enabled QBIX to identify hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue opportunities for hundreds of large-scale and well-known companies, including Microsoft, PWC, GE, Intel, IBM, and Tyson.
"We are thrilled to join the GrubMarket team. Data management has become a vital asset for effectively managing today's food supply chain, so we're excited for the opportunity to leverage our 25+ years of advanced data analytics experience to help improve the food supply chain industry. We feel our business experience combined with deep technical expertise puts us in a unique position to help further GrubMarket's mission to digitally transform this under-digitized sector. We have worked with the GrubMarket team for a while and have seen firsthand how committed they are to building out a well-integrated and industry-leading software solution to enable more streamlined eCommerce throughout the food supply chain." said Tim York, co-founder of QBIX.
According to Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket: "Food is a sophisticated and increasingly complex industry that has amassed huge amounts of data. Acquiring, processing and analyzing this data is paramount to the evolution and digitization of the food supply chain. Jeff, Tim and the QBIX team have a sterling reputation in the data analytics space and have worked with hundreds of top-tier customers across a wide range of industries, including agriculture, food and logistics. We're excited for QBIX to join the GrubMarket family to bring their high quality and reliable data analytics and business intelligence expertise to our ecosystem. This acquisition enables GrubMarket to further strengthen our technology capabilities and software services for our wholesale customers."
QBIX's data analytics offerings will become an addition to GrubMarket's eCommerce and software product family, which already includes the innovative and proprietary WholesaleWare software suite, the company's software-as-a-service platform that provides food industry wholesalers and distributors with seamless financial management, powerful sales and online ordering features, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics, as well as GrubMarket's custom branded mobile eCommerce solutions.
Founded in 2014, GrubMarket is a San Francisco-based food technology company operating in the space of food supply chain eCommerce for both business customers and end consumers, as well as providing related software-as-a-service solutions to digitally transform the American and global food supply chain. Currently, GrubMarket operates in nearly all 50 U.S. States; Ontario and British Columbia (Canada); Argentina, Chile, and Colombia (South America); India, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain, with plans to expand to the rest of the U.S., Canada, South America, and other parts of the world.
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(510) 556-4786
GrubMarket Inc.
1925 Jerrold Ave.
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LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbolus, the knowledge-sharing platform, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Dolly DeNyse, a senior executive with 25 years of continuous experience successfully scaling revenues and leading large commercial teams.
Arbolus was founded in 2018 with a mission to make human knowledge digital. Their platform is a disruptor to traditional expert networks, and allows for more flexible knowledge sharing, for example through the medium of video via their new Canopy tool. Following significant growth in recent years, particularly in the US, the role of CRO is a timely addition to Arbolus's leadership team.
As Chief Revenue Officer at Arbolus, Dolly will be responsible for global revenue across all product groups, setting the strategy for continued and increased growth and maintaining a best-in-class culture across all parts of the company.
She will have overall ownership of Sales and Marketing, Customer Success, Account Management and Professional Services, ensuring alignment and performance of all of Arbolus's revenue-generating departments to drive continued growth. She will also be instrumental in growing Arbolus's footprint in North America, and serve as a member of Arbolus's Executive Committee, partnering with the founders to define and execute Arbolus's vision and strategic plan.
Prior to joining Arbolus, Dolly was the Chief Revenue Officer at Kantar, the $4bn+ market research firm owned by Bain Capital. In her role at Kantar, she led Sales and Marketing across North America. Prior to her role as CRO, she held various roles at Kantar, including Chief Sales Officer for Kantar Insights, the company's largest division within North America, and Head of Sales for Kantar Millward Brown.
Sam Glasswell, CEO of Arbolus, said:
"Dolly is such an exciting hire for us at the perfect time.
"Arbolus has evolved from its roots of improving the user experience in the expert network industry, towards a full-scale insight and market data platform. Our customers today use the platform not just for gathering individual expert insights, but also to deliver surveys or gather customer sentiment analysis (through our Canopy product) or as an improved way to carry out secondary research instead of using static industry reports (through our Channels product).
"Dolly's experience at Kantar, one of the most diversified global research groups, will accelerate this evolution of the company.
"Plus, she has the rare virtues of absolute authenticity and humility. We can't wait to start working with her."
Regarding her new role, Dolly DeNyse said:
"Our industry is undergoing rapid change, and Arbolus is well positioned to further transform the global knowledge network space and beyond, providing meaningful connections for our clients in a seamless and tech-enabled way.
"I am excited to join Arbolus at this important juncture, to help accelerate the strategy and plans for the company, continuing their journey operating at the intersection of expert knowledge, technology, data, and analytics.
"Sam and Will have set forth an inspirational and ambitious roadmap for Arbolus, and I am honored to join them in pursuing the next chapters of transformation, growth and success for the company."
Contact:
Federico D'Amico
Communications & Social Media Manager
federico.damico@arbolus.com
+34 661 045 196
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HOUSTON, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the world's leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced that an independent Wall Street equity research analyst firm, The Benchmark Company, has initiated coverage on the Company with initial "Buy" recommendations.
Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of major integrated, national and independent offshore energy companies. Bristow provides commercial search and rescue (SAR) services in several countries and public sector SAR services in the United Kingdom (U.K.) on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Additionally, the Company offers ad hoc helicopter and fixed wing transportation services.
Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, Guyana, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K. and the U.S. To learn more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com.
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Company aspires to be a leader in acting with purpose and social consciousness
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced its vision for corporate responsibility and shared the company's continued advancements in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives across its operations.
"As our ESG vision states, 'We aspire to lead our industry in acting with purpose and social consciousness and to promote sustainable practices, so that our planet and all of us on it can thrive long into the future,'" said Mike Arbour, Sedgwick CEO.
Sedgwick's commitment focuses on initiatives in the areas of environmental (caring for the Earth), social (caring for its colleagues, clients and communities) and governance (organizational conduct).
Heather Lawley, Sedgwick global head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and ESG, said, "Our ESG strategy reflects a methodical approach to leveraging key areas of importance to Sedgwick's business in order to make a meaningful difference in the world. We are proud to continue the great work Sedgwick has been doing for years and to identify future opportunities for growth — all with a heightened understanding of our role and responsibility as a business leader."
- Operated for more than 50 years as a values-driven company committed to doing the right thing. The company maintains a strong focus on business ethics and strongly enforces its code of conduct.
- Reduced its carbon footprint by implementing virtual inspection tools in place of travel to loss sites where possible, reducing the size of its car fleet, and promoting colleagues' use of electric and hybrid vehicles for business travel.
- Transitioned numerous processes to digital capture and storage, eliminating the need for printing and greatly reducing paper use. Sedgwick has also gone paperless at events and trade shows by leveraging more digital experiences, QR codes and plantable seed paper.
- Committed to reducing e-waste tonnage and the associated release of harmful toxins through technology repair programs, donations and partnerships with reputable recycling companies that can extend systems' usefulness.
- Integrated DEI throughout its business and people practices. It starts at the top, with Arbour signing the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge. In a recent global engagement survey, Sedgwick colleagues ranked DEI the highest index, including the areas of hiring from a variety of backgrounds, meaningful work, diversity commitment, sense of belonging and environment of belonging.
- Established a high-performance culture of caring, learning and recognition. The company offers its colleagues a robust suite of benefits focused on their mental, physical, financial and professional well-being. It also supports colleagues' career journeys by providing ongoing development and engagement opportunities.
- Over the last four years, more than doubled its annual spending with diverse partners (SBE, MBE, WBE, etc.).
"At Sedgwick, taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our colleagues, our clients and the global community," Arbour said. "We strive to maximize our opportunities for collective impact by 2030 and are deeply committed to supporting this important strategy as an extension of our belief that caring counts."
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to our clients' specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of nearly 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact performance. Sedgwick's majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.
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First-of-its kind collaborative research will increase Indigenous student visibility in higher education while informing effective practices of student support to increase student achievement.
DENVER, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Native Scholarships Providers (NNSP) has released its first-ever National Study on College Affordability for Indigenous Students. The research and report, which were funded by a grant from Lumina Foundation, are the result of a collaboration of collection, data-sharing, analysis, and reporting between the nation's four Native scholarship providers: the American Indian College Fund, the Cobell Scholarship, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, and Native Forward Scholars Fund (formerly American Indian Graduate Center). Researchers have found the primary obstacle to college completion is affordability, causing overall college student attrition. Yet until NNSP's research, the national data on the effect of college affordability on Indigenous students' college completion had not been fully explored.
Only 36.2% of Indigenous students entering four-year colleges and universities in 2014 completed their academic degrees in six years, as compared to 60.1% of all other students. The NNSP's goal in the research was to understand the integrated college-going experiences of Native scholars, their families, communities, Tribes, and how they viewed the promise of a post-secondary education—and how these factors played a role in their navigating college affordability.
Principal research staff from the NNSP organizations served as co-principal investigators for the project, with the support from Indigenous research faculty nationwide. Because of limited research available on the topic of college affordability for Indigenous students, the team used a mixed-method approach to provide a deeper understanding of student insights and experiences, including quantitative data (gained through surveys of former and current NNSP scholarship recipients) and qualitative data (gained through survey participants' participation in individual interviews or sharing circles). The researchers applied for and received approval for the research with an Internal Review Board (IRB) application through the Northwest Indian College (NWIC) Institutional Review Board (IRB), the IRB of Record for the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC).
The report is divided into subject-matter sections that include demographic and background data, Tribal affiliations, navigating personal finances to pay for education, financial aid and FAFSA completion, and debt accrual. Researchers also conducted an analysis of variables on affordability, such as food security, caretaking responsibilities, cultural experience, availability of off-campus housing, being the sole source of a family's income, and more.
In addition to this ground-breaking research, the NNSP provided valuable practice and policy recommendations for higher education institutions, financial aid offices, secondary and pre-college education institutions, land grant colleges and universities, Native-American serving non-tribal colleges and universities, and national Non-Native scholarship providers. This research is the first step in the NNSP's work to provide data to challenge the U.S. higher education system's erasure of Indigenous people through its lack of collection of and attention to data inclusion at the campus and national levels. The NNSP identified the next steps for research on college affordability for Native students, including the impact of COVID-19, student loans, the impact of external scholarship on collegiate outcomes, and more.
Cheryl Crazy Bull, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, said, "We want the American public and policymakers to understand the unique barriers faced by Native students as they pursue their education dreams. These barriers can be removed through continued investment via scholarships, tuition support, and supportive partnerships. This study provides a foundation from which to explore those investments."
Sarah EchoHawk, Chief Executive Officer of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), said, "The incredible data produced by this national study will shed a more direct light on our Indigenous students and the financial barriers that they face along their educational journeys. This information not only allows AISES to better support our students' financial needs, but it also provides deeper context to our overall mission goals as an organization. The collaborative efforts with the other National Native Scholarship Providers are truly remarkable in terms of the impact this work will have on our Indigenous students in Indian Country."
Melvin E. Monette, CEO of the Cobell Scholarship Program administered by Indigenous Education, Inc., said, "Data on college affordability for Native students now has new national visibility due to our scholarship organizations' powerful data and research collaboration. This ongoing Indigenous-centric research endeavor not only enables the Cobell Scholarship program to better understand and meet our scholars' financial needs, it aligns with Elouise Cobell's vision of making higher education more accessible to Native students throughout the U.S."
Angelique Albert, CEO of Native Forward Scholars Fund, said, "This national study brings Native students' voices to the forefront so we can begin to build the foundation for awareness, inclusion, and better understanding of the complexities of Native students' journey through college. Collaborating with other nonprofits to form National Native Scholarship Providers is an important step in this process to explore college affordability, access to higher education, and the challenges Native students face, on and off campus."
To download or read a copy of the report online, please visit: https://collegefund.org/NNSP_Affordability
About the American Indian College Fund—The American Indian College Fund has been the nation's largest charity supporting Native higher education for 33 years. The College Fund believes "Education is the answer" and provided $15.5 million in scholarships and other direct student support to American Indian students in 2020-21. Since its founding in 1989 the College Fund has provided more than $259 million in scholarships, programmatic and community support. The College Fund also supports a variety of academic and support programs at the nation's 35 accredited tribal colleges and universities, which are located on or near Indian reservations, ensuring students have the tools to graduate and succeed in their careers. The College Fund consistently receives top ratings from independent charity evaluators and is one of the nation's top 100 charities named to the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. For more information about the American Indian College Fund, please visit https://www.collegefund.org.
Journalists—The American Indian College Fund does not use the acronym AICF. On second reference, please use the College Fund.
About AISES — Advancing Indigenous People in STEM—For 45 years, AISES has focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in critically needed STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) disciplines. This robust nonprofit currently supports individual student and professional members across the U.S. and Canada through chartered college and university chapters, professional chapters, tribal chapters, and affiliated PK-12 schools. Members benefit from diverse STEM-focused programming that supports careers and promotes student success and workforce development in multiple crucial areas. To learn more visit https://www.aises.org/.
About The Cobell Scholarship Program, Indigenous Education, Inc.—Created in 2016 for the express purpose to administer the Cobell Scholarship Program, Indigenous Education, Inc. provides highly competitive scholarship and fellowship opportunities for Native vocational, undergraduate, and graduate students through empowering them with an impactful scholarship experience designed to support their success in higher education. The overarching mission and vision of Indigenous Education, Inc. is to support American Indian and Alaska Native student success. Since the program's beginning, it has supported over 4000 students with more than $35,000,000 in scholarships to attend more than 400 colleges and universities worldwide. To learn more about, Ms. Cobell, IEI and the Cobell Scholarship, visit https://cobellscholar.org.
About Native Forward Scholars Fund – Native Forward Scholars Fund—As the nation's longest-running scholarship provider for Native students, we have awarded over $350 million in direct scholarships since 1969 and have empowered over 20,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states. Native Forward is committed to creating an impact in Native communities by providing access to quality education for Native students. We believe higher education deepens our transformative impact on every part of society. Native Forward invests 95% of our resources directly into Native students' higher education experience at 1,700+ institutions across the U.S. in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.
Our goal is to create opportunities for success for all Native people. Knowledge and experience are powerful tools that can advance and preserve our way of life. By honoring our history, we are creating our own brilliant future. We are Native Forward Scholars Fund. For more information, visit https://www.nativeforward.org.
Journalists — Native Forward Scholars Fund does not use the acronym NFSF. On second reference, please use the Native Forward.
Photo—The first-ever National Study on College Affordability for Indigenous Students released by the National Native Scholarships Providers (NNSP). The NNSP is comprised of the American Indian College Fund (College Fund), the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), the Cobell Scholarship Program administered by Indigenous Education, Inc., and Native Forward.
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SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Team, Inc. (NYSE: TISI) ("TEAM" or the "Company"), a global leading provider of integrated, digitally-enabled asset performance assurance and optimization solutions, today announced that on June 17, 2022, it received notice (the "Notice") from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it is no longer in compliance with the NYSE continued listing standards set forth in Section 802.01B of the NYSE's Listed Company Manual due to the fact that the Company's average global market capitalization over a consecutive 30 trading-day period was less than $50 million and, at the same time, its shareholders' equity was less than $50 million.
In accordance with NYSE procedures, the Company intends to notify the NYSE that it plans to submit a plan within 45 days of receipt of the Notice advising the NYSE of definitive action it has taken, or is taking, to bring it into compliance with Section 802.01B within 18 months of receipt of the Notice. Any plan submitted by the Company to regain compliance would be subject to NYSE approval.
The Notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the Company's common stock, which will continue to trade on the NYSE during the applicable cure period, and does not result in a default under the Company's material debt or other agreements. The Company is considering all available options to regain compliance with the NYSE continued listing standards. The Company can provide no assurances that it will be able to satisfy any of the steps outlined above and maintain the listing of its shares on the NYSE.
About Team, Inc.
Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, Team, Inc. is a global leading provider of integrated, digitally-enabled asset performance assurance and optimization solutions. We deploy conventional to highly specialized inspection, condition assessment, maintenance and repair services that result in greater safety, reliability, and operational efficiency for our client's most critical assets. Through locations in more than 20 countries, we unite the delivery of technological innovation with over a century of progressive, yet proven integrity and reliability management expertise to fuel a better tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.teaminc.com.
Certain forward-looking information contained herein is being provided in accordance with the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information, assumptions, and beliefs upon which this forward-looking information is based are current, reasonable, and complete. However, such forward-looking statements involve estimates, assumptions, judgments, and uncertainties. May factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking information. Although it is not possible to identify all of these factors, they include, among others, the Company's ability to hire a new chief executive officer in the near future, if necessary; the duration and magnitude of accidents, extreme weather, natural disasters, and pandemics (such as COVID-19) and related economic effects, the Company's liquidity and ability to obtain additional financing, the Company's ability to execute on its cost management actions, the impact of new or changes to existing governmental laws and regulations and their application, including tariffs and COVID-19 vaccination requirements; the outcome of tax examinations, changes in tax laws, and other tax matters; foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations; the Company's ability to successfully divest assets on terms that are favorable to the Company; our ability to repay, refinance or restructure our debt and the debt of certain of our subsidiaries; anticipated or expected purchases or sales of assets; and such known factors as are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in other reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained herein, including statement regarding the Company's financial prospects and the implementation of cost saving measures, will occur or that objectives will be achieved. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made today or any other forward-looking statements made by the Company, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Contact:
Christopher Robinson, CFA
Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
(281) 388-5551
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Energy Transfer LP (""Energy Transfer or the "Company") (NYSE: ET). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Energy Transfer and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 8, 2019, Energy Transfer filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting the Partnership's financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 (the "2Q19 10-Q"). The 2Q19 10-Q disclosed that two years earlier, in mid-2017 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") Enforcement Staff began a non-public formal investigation "regarding allegations that diesel fuel may have been included in the drilling mud at the Tuscarawas River HDD." On this news, Energy Transfer's stock price fell $0.65 per share, or 4.6%, over the following two trading days, to close at $13.38 per share on August 12, 2019. Then, on December 16, 2021, FERC publicly issued to Energy Transfer an Order To Show Cause And Notice of Proposed Penalty, which proposed a $40 million fine for the inadvertent release incident.
On this news, the price of Energy Transfer shares declined $0.24, or 2.8% over the course of two trading days, to close at $8.25 per share on December 20, 2021.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Indy 500 drivers eager to crank up power for qualifications
By MICHAEL MAROT
AP Sports Writer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis 500 drivers can’t wait for the power boost this weekend. Series officials will crank up the horsepower in each of the 33 entered cars starting with Friday’s practice. Qualifying will be held Saturday and Sunday on the track’s historic 2.5-mile oval in the more powerful cars. Speeds are expected to jump from the 220-plus mph range into the 230s for pole qualifying. What’s it feel like? IndyCar Grand Prix winner Colton Herta calls it fun and others agree. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/19/indy-500-drivers-eager-to-crank-up-power-for-qualifications/ | 2022-05-19T23:37:24Z |
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB 461 Wednesday, spearheaded by First Lady Marty Kemp and designed to further the fight against human trafficking in Georgia. The legislation adds human trafficking to the list of serious violent and sexual offenses that require a Superior Court judge to grant bail and builds on the work of the first lady, the GRACE Commission, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit under the purview of Attorney General Chris Carr.
“No issue to improve the safety and well-being of Georgians has had more bipartisan support than the top priority of our first lady and the GRACE Commission — to end human trafficking in our state,” Gov. Kemp said in a news release. “With Marty lending her voice to this important cause and working to streamline communication between the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Georgia has changed the conversation around human trafficking while championing reforms that make our state a safe haven for victims and a place of punishment for traffickers. I’m glad to sign this bill into law, and I am thankful for all they do for Georgia’s children.”
“Brian, the girls, and I are passionate about protecting those most vulnerable and supporting our law enforcement officials in cracking down on those who wish them harm,” the first lady said. “Before now, some criminals were able to get back out onto the streets and begin preying on young victims again within hours of their initial arrest. But, thanks to SB 461, we will now have stronger procedures to prevent that from happening. I want to thank all the members of the General Assembly who unanimously voted for this measure, as well as Sen. Clint Dixon, Rep. Jodi Lott, and their fellow co-sponsors of the bill for seeing it across the finish line and to Brian’s desk for his signature.”
“As the nation’s staunchest advocate for human trafficking survivors, Marty Kemp continues to shine a light on this despicable crime, leverage bipartisan support to hold bad actors accountable and deliver critical resources to the most vulnerable among us,” Georgia Department of Human Services Commissioner Candice Broce said. “Over recent years, her efforts — bolstered by the GRACE Commission and often unanimous legislative approval — have made the Peach State a true model for eradicating this industry and preventing exploitation of countless young men and women. This legislation is an immensely powerful weapon in Georgia’s continued fight against human trafficking.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/legislation-signed-by-georgia-governor-furthers-fight-against-human-trafficking/article_c2bd09b4-d14d-11ec-8fcb-975d6e705e45.html | 2022-05-12T02:30:56Z |
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — West African leaders attending a regional summit agreed Sunday to lift sanctions on two neighbors led by military governments that are now promising a return to democratic rule.
The summit of the Economic Community of West African States resolved to lift all economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali and Burkina Faso, although those countries will remain suspended from the regional bloc, said Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, an Ivorian politician who has been serving as president of the ECOWAS Commission.
Guinea, the third country under sanctions, received no reprieve because it did not submit an acceptable roadmap toward elections, he said.
He said the suspension of all three nations from ECOWAS would remain in force until they hold elections.
In lifting the sanctions on Mali and Burkina Faso, leaders at the summit in Ghana’s capital, Accra, accepted transition plans presented by military authorities in those countries. Mali’s junta proposed scheduling a presidential election by March 2024. Burkina Faso proposed a 24-month transition leading to polls.
ECOWAS sanctioned Mali severely in January by shutting down most commerce with the country, along with its land and air borders with other countries in the bloc. The measures have crippled Mali’s economy, raising humanitarian concerns amid widespread suffering.
The wave of military coups began in August 2020, when Col. Assimi Goita and other soldiers overthrew Mali’s democratically elected president. Nine months later, he carried out a second coup, dismissing the country’s civilian transitional leader and assuming the presidency himself.
Mutinous soldiers deposed Guinea’s president in September 2021, and Burkina Faso leader Roch Marc Christian Kabore was ousted in a January coup. Burkina Faso authorities said Saturday that Kabore, who has been under house arrest, is now a free man.
The political upheaval came as many observers started to think that military power grabs were a thing of the past in West Africa, an increasingly restive region that also faces growing danger from Islamic extremist fighters.
Some leaders who spoke at Accra’s one-day summit urged action as armed groups expand their footprint in the region.
“These terrorist attacks are now not only focusing on the Sahel, but also expanding to the coastal states in our region,” Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo. “It is imperative for us to continue to implement our regional action plan against terrorism and to coordinate our various security initiatives.”
In the first half of 2022, the region recorded a total of 3,500 deaths from 1,600 extremist attacks targeting countries including Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria, according to Brou.
In Burkina Faso, where attacks blamed on Islamic extremist fighters are soaring, gunmen killed at least 55 people in the country’s northern Seno province last month.
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ALBANY -- The first resident at Graceway Recovery Residence in Albany began her transformation from addiction to freedom on Aug. 15, 2003.
Officials with the women's recovery center, past residents of Graceway and the community celebrated that 19-year anniversary recently.
"We are celebrating not just GraceWay's anniversary, but all of the women who have come to GraceWay over the last 19 years, their families, our local community support, the staff, loyal donors, and all of the residents that will enter through our door in the future," Graceway officials noted in a news release announcing the anniversary celebration. "GraceWay Recovery Residence continues to be dedicated to providing women with the environment, tools and employment needed to achieve and maintain long-term sobriety, just as it was when the first resident was welcomed in.
"Today marks 19 years of being a part of the miraculous transformation of mind, body and soul healing in the lives of the women, and their families, who entrusted GraceWay to help them break free from the bondage of addiction and step into the freedom that they desire and deserve."
GraceWay is partnered with The Bread House & Granary, and those who are local to Albany and have eaten at this restaurant are familiar with the warm atmosphere The Bread House offers, the smiling faces and gentle spirits of its staff, the smell of freshly baked cookies, breads, and the aroma of all the delicious food that their chef is whipping up in the kitchen.
The Bread House is an organization filled with productivity, inspiration, integrity, perseverance, and most of all, healing, and is also where the residents of GraceWay begin their journey into the work force. Some of The Bread House employees are in the GraceWay program, and some are not ... but you would never know who is or isn't because the women of GraceWay are survivors, filled with hope and a fierce determination to step out of the past and into who they were created to be.
The Bread House plays a vital role in the lives of the women at GraceWay. It offers, truly and wholeheartedly, "nutrition with a mission."
"To all of our amazing supporters, thank you for believing in and accepting all of us as we are, with our virtues and defects," GraceWay officials said..
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The antiviral medication Paxlovid appears to be most effective in people whose age or underlying health puts them at high risk for becoming severely ill with Covid-19, but it appears to be less effective for average-risk adults, drugmaker Pfizer reported.
The news is "good timing, because there is a lot of Covid out there," said Dr. Michael Charness, an internist and neurologist at Boston's Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. Although the drug's emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration permits only prescribing to high-risk patients, "there is probably a more relaxed standard in the community."
"I think this provides some clarity," said Charness, who was not involved in the research.
In a study designed to test Paxlovid in "standard-risk" adults, Pfizer enrolled more than 1,100 people ages 18 and up. To join the study, they had to be within five days of a positive Covid-19 test and had to have symptoms. People who were fully vaccinated could join the study if they had at least one underlying risk factor for progression of their illness, such as obesity or suppressed immune function.
Half of this group was assigned to take Paxlovid twice daily for five days; the other half got a placebo.
In a news release Tuesday, Pfizer said Paxlovid was not proven to reduce all Covid-19 symptoms for at least four consecutive days in these average-risk participants. This was the main question being tested by the study.
A second question -- whether Paxlovid could reduce the need for medical care -- found significant benefit. The medication decreased health care visits for Covid-19, as measured in hospitalizations, emergency department or urgent care visits, or telehealth visits, compared with the placebo group.
"It helps to answer a question many of us have had about whether or not there is a reason to use for Paxlovid for our healthier patients," said Dr. Cassandra Pierre, an infectious disease specialist and medical director of public health programs at Boston Medical Center.
Pierre, who also was not involved in the study, said it wouldn't change what she does; she generally doesn't prescribe Paxlovid unless her patient seems to be at high risk for Covid-19 complications.
But it does help her answer questions for people who might be wondering whether taking it wouldn't help them feel better sooner and get back to their daily life faster.
"We see no benefit at this time from taking it, so I would recommend that they don't at this point," she said.
Pierre said many important questions about Paxlovid are still unanswered: Can it decrease the risk of long Covid, for example? Can it cut the chances that an infected person could pass it to someone else? She'll keep watching for those.
In the meantime, Pierre said, she'd probably tell her vaccinated and boosted patients who catch Covid-19 to rest and treat their symptoms as they would with any respiratory virus, with over-the-counter pain relievers and herbal tea.
In terms of other outcomes, the study found a suggestion of benefits for people taking Paxlovid, but these did not pass a test of statistical significance, so they could have been due to chance alone. This can happen when the outcomes being tested -- in this case, hospitalization and death -- are relatively rare in all participants.
Among these:
- Five people of 576 taking Paxlovid were hospitalized or died during the study, compared with 10 of 569 taking the placebo; there were no deaths in patients taking Paxlovid but one in the placebo group.
- Among fully vaccinated participants, three of 361 taking Paxlovid were hospitalized or died, compared with seven of 360 on the placebo.
- There was a 72% reduction in days spent in the hospital in people taking Paxlovid compared with those on a placebo.
- No patients taking Paxlovid were admitted to intensive care, compared with three in the placebo group.
Dr. Ruanne Barnabus, chief of infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital, says it's possible that the study just wasn't powered with enough people to see a difference between the two groups, given the low rates of complications for all.
"So it's good that we have Paxlovid available for potential variants that might cause a higher complication rate in the future," said Barnabus, who was not involved in the research. "But it's also the first of, I hope, a pipeline of antivirals as we figure out how to better treat these infections."
Still, the results are a letdown after big benefits were reported in higher-risk people. A study of more than 2,200 patients at high risk from Covid-19 showed that Paxlovid cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% compared with a placebo.
Pfizer said it would stop enrolling study participants in the standard-risk group and focus instead on those at higher risk of severe outcomes, which still amounts to a substantial number of people.
"With up to 40-50% of people around the world estimated to be high risk, we believe there remains a significant unmet need for treatment options to help combat this disease, and we will continue to prioritize efforts to advance the development of Paxlovid," Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said in the news release.
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US: ‘Rape club’ chaplain used faith, fear to abuse inmates
(AP) - Behind a closed chapel office door inside a federal women’s prison in California, a chaplain forced inmates seeking his spiritual guidance to have sex with him — exploiting their faith and their powerlessness behind bars for his own gratification, prosecutors said.
James Theodore Highhouse, who pleaded guilty in February and is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, would tell women he abused at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, that everyone in the Bible had sex and that God wanted them to be together, prosecutors said.
Highhouse, an Army veteran, pressured one inmate into having intercourse with him on Veterans Day by telling her she needed to serve her country and on Thanksgiving by telling her she needed to show her gratitude for him, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors are seeking a 10-year prison sentence for Highhouse, who’s among five workers at the Bay Area lockup charged in the last 14 months with sexually abusing inmates.
In a sentencing memorandum, they implored a judge to deviate from federal guidelines, which call for less than three years in prison, and deliver “a just punishment for this particularly vile conduct.”
While Highhouse, 49, was charged only with abusing one inmate, prosecutors say he engaged in predatory conduct with at least six women from 2014 to 2019 — including one he counseled at a veterans hospital where he worked before joining the federal Bureau of Prisons, where allegations were routinely ignored.
“Highhouse ruined my life — he truly did,” one inmate said in a victim impact statement. “I don’t even go to Church anymore because of him. I have no trust in the Church and really, I don’t trust anyone because of what he did.”
Highhouse, enabled by a toxic culture of abuse and coverups at the prison — known to many as the “rape club” — warned victims not to report him, telling one of them “no one will believe you because you’re an inmate, and I’m a chaplain,” prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memorandum.
At the same time, prosecutors wrote, a prison counselor would rail about inmates “snitching” on employees, suggesting they instead “tell Trump about it,” referring to then-President Donald Trump.
Highhouse’s lawyers are seeking a two-year prison sentence, the low end of the 24 months to 30 months recommended in federal guidelines.
In their sentencing memorandum, Highhouse’s lawyers noted that he served as an Army chaplain in Iraq and Afghanistan, is seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder and spends time caring for his elderly mother after his father’s death earlier this year. He has no prior criminal history and accepts responsibility for his crimes, they wrote.
“He fully regrets the pain he caused the victim in this case, as well as the other people in his life,” Highhouse’s lawyers wrote, calling his actions “a grave mistake.”
Federal probation officers who conducted a pre-sentence investigation and interviewed Highhouse recommended a seven-year prison sentence, writing that Highhouse characterized his abuse as an “inappropriate relationship” and blamed his conduct on marital problems.
All sexual activity between a prison worker and an inmate is illegal. Correctional employees enjoy substantial power over inmates, controlling every aspect of their lives from mealtime to lights out, and there is no scenario in which an inmate can give consent.
Earlier this year, an Associated Press investigation revealed years of sexual misconduct at FCI Dublin, including allegations against the prison’s former warden. The AP also detailed steps that were taken to keep abuse secret, such as ignoring allegations, retaliating against whistleblowers and sending prisoners to solitary confinement or other prisons for reporting abuse.
After the AP’s reporting, a task force of senior federal prison officials descended on Dublin, meeting with staff and inmates and pledging to fix problems and change the culture. On Wednesday, as Highhouse is being sentenced in federal court in Oakland, new federal Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters is scheduled to visit Dublin for a status update.
Highhouse is the first of the five charged Dublin employees to reach the sentencing phase.
Enrique Chavez, a food service foreman, is expected to plead guilty on Sept. 14. Ross Klinger, a recycling technician, pleaded guilty in February but has yet to be sentenced.
The former warden, Ray J. Garcia, was recently charged with abusing two additional inmates, for a total of seven counts involving three victims. He pleaded not guilty to the initial charges against him and is scheduled to go on trial in November.
John Russell Bellhouse, a prison safety administrator, is scheduled to stand trial next June.
Highhouse pleaded guilty on Feb. 23 to two counts of sexual abuse of a ward, two counts of abusive sexual contact and one count of making false statements to federal agents.
All of the charges stem from allegations Highhouse repeatedly abused a female prisoner over a nine-month span in 2018 and 2019.
That woman said in a victim impact statement that she cried herself to sleep after testifying before a grand jury about Highhouse’s abuse.
“I felt so lost, hopeless, worthless, and betrayal and truly do not know what to do or who to talk to about my problems,” the woman wrote.
The AP does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission.
Other allegations against Highhouse, previously kept quiet by Dublin officials, came to light during the investigation, prosecutors said.
Two inmates said Highhouse claimed to them that he was a sex therapist, asked graphic questions about their sex lives and offered to let them have sex in his office, prosecutors said. One of them said Highhouse leered at her when she got out of the shower and had a reputation as a “predator.”
Another inmate told investigators that she avoided Highhouse after he made suggestive remarks during a counseling session, such as suggesting that the commissary sell sex toys.
In May, an inmate now incarcerated at another federal prison facility reported that Highhouse raped her multiple times in his chapel office after she sought him out for counseling, prosecutors said.
“He took my ability to sleep at night and he took my ability to trust in the Church,” the inmate wrote in a victim impact statement. “I would never go back to Church. I’m constantly on alert. He played on my vulnerability and took advantage of me — I have nightmares.”
The inmate said that she attempted to report the abuse but that when she did, a prison officer shrugged and reminded her that she would soon be transferring out of Dublin.
“To me the BOP is an epic fail in terms of the way they handle PREA,” the inmate wrote, referring to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act. “The system is flawed and broken.” ___
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Suncoast Blood Center delivers blood to South Texas
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Suncoast Blood Center shipped out cases of blood to South Texas as part of the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps.
The center sent out in-house supplies and called Suncoast donors to assist.
Pamela Gibson is a frequent donor at the Suncoast blood center and said that she received text alerts about donating blood to Texas.
She is one of many people that were at the blood bank donating blood to help those who were affected by the shooting in Texas.
“It’s life or death for people. if there’s no blood left and you got a patient on the table, what are the doctors supposed to do? so yes, and it’s hurricane season every year so it’s good to build a stock up,” Gibson said.
According to Suncoast Blood Center, there is a national blood crisis and donations help assist in the matter however, in Lakewood Ranch donations are going the extra mile.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Very Good Food Company Inc. (NASDAQ: VGFC) (TSXV: VERY.V) (FSE: OSI) ("VERY GOOD" or the "Company"), today filed a resale registration statement on Form F-1 (the "Resale Registration Statement") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") pursuant to which the selling securityholder named in the Resale Registration Statement may, from time to time, offer and sell the securities covered by the Resale Registration Statement. The Resale Registration Statement has not become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
In addition, the Company today also filed its restated condensed consolidated interim financial statements and restated management's discussion and analysis for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022. Due to the level of employee turnover and vacancies within the Company's accounting department, coupled with a shortened prescribed time for the Company to report its quarterly results and for management to prepare the first quarter financial statements, the Company's external auditors were unable to complete a review of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 before the filing deadline of May 16, 2022. As a result, the Company filed its first quarter financial statements with a note indicating that such financial statements had not yet been reviewed by the Company's external auditor. In connection with the filing of the Resale Registration Statement, as at June 29, 2022, the Company's external auditor completed its review of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 resulting in the Company amending and restating the previously filed condensed consolidated interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the period ended March 31, 2022.
The Company has restated the general and administrative expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 in the amount of $1,211,000 to increase such expense from $3,633,691 to $4,844,691. The adjustment related to the correction of an error in the determination of the share-based compensation recovery for the period which reduced the share-based compensation recovery from $2,003,852 to $792,852. As a result of such restatement net loss and comprehensive loss for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 increased from $8,362,309 and $8,315,787 to $9,573,309 and $9,526,787 respectively. The loss per share for the period increased from $0.07 per common share to $0.08 per common share as a result of the restatement. Corresponding changes were made to increase amount of the equity reserve and deficit balances by $1,211,000 in the statements of financial position and changes in equity and to the net loss for the period and share-based compensation (recovery) in the statement of cash flows.
The VERY GOOD Food Company Inc. is an emerging plant-based food technology company that produces nutritious and delicious plant-based meat and cheese products under VERY GOOD's core brands: The VERY GOOD Butchers and The VERY GOOD Cheese Co. www.verygoodfood.com.
OUR MISSION IS LOFTY BUT BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE: GET MILLIONS TO RETHINK THEIR FOOD CHOICES WHILE HELPING THEM DO THE WORLD A WORLD OF GOOD. BY OFFERING PLANT-BASED FOOD OPTIONS SO DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS, WE'RE HELPING THIS KIND OF DIET BECOME THE NORM.
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‘This is not my kid’: Mysterious hepatitis wreaked havoc in healthy child with shocking speed
By Brenda Goodman, CNN
The day they wheeled 2-year-old Baelyn Schwab into surgery to get a new liver, her skin was orange, and she was delirious.
“Her eyes didn’t look like they were attached to her head anymore,” her mom, Kelsea Schwab, told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. “They were just rolling all over.
“She would still ask for bananas and ask for juice and ask for snuggles, kind of like she’s still there, but not really,” she said.
Seemingly out of nowhere, Baelyn’s liver had become so damaged that it could no longer clean ammonia out of her blood.
She’s part of a nationwide investigation by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention into recent cases of sudden severe hepatitis — or swelling of the liver — in 109 children in 25 states and territories. There are roughly 340 more children with similar cases around the world, the, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported on Wednesday.
In the US, five of the children have died, and 15 have needed liver transplants.
Globally, including the US, there have been 11 deaths, and in the UK, 11 children have received liver transplants.
Like Baelyn, most of the children are young — under the age of 5. Many had no apparent health problems before showing signs of liver injury: They lost their appetites. Their skin and eyes began to turn yellow, symptom called jaundice. Some had dark urine and cloudy gray stool.
Within a week, Baelyn had gone from running around her family’s farm in Aberdeen, South Dakota, playing with her sister and watching the children’s TV show “Blippi,” to a room in the pediatric intensive care unit at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, where doctors were checking her blood four or five times a day, watching to see if her liver might recover. But it didn’t.
“Slowly watching her deteriorate like that, like her muscles, she would start shaking, and she had a hard time sitting up, and she couldn’t hold her head up, and just watching her go through that was like, ‘this is not my kid,’ ” Schwab said. “Like, am I ever even going to get her back?”
‘This is very unusual for us’
The liver has a number of important roles. It controls clotting factors in the blood. It contributes to the body’s immune response. It also filters out ammonia that is produced when bacteria in the intestines break down protein. When the liver is working as it should, ammonia gets changed into urea and flushed out of the body as urine.
Normal blood levels of ammonia are between 25 and 40, says Dr. Srinath Chinnakotla, surgical director of the liver transplant program at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital.
“Anything over 100, you can get symptoms,” Chinnakotla said. “So what happens is that the brain starts swelling, and then they become comatose. And if you don’t transplant them appropriately, they can have brain damage” — or, worse, die.
Baelyn’s ammonia level had gotten as high as 109.
“That’s when I got a little bit nervous,” Chinnakotla said. At levels that high, “the kidneys shut down; the patient becomes comatose. And then you know you are behind the eight ball.”
People waiting for liver transplants can get so sick that they can’t withstand the procedure. That’s the situation Chinnakotla did not want Baelyn to be in.
Chinnakotla, a world-renowned surgeon and one of only a few dozen specialists who perform pediatric liver transplants in the United States, put Baelyn on a transplant waiting list.
Children automatically get highest priority, a status called 1A, reserved for those who have hours or days to live.
In an average year, he might do this surgery on 10 children. Most of them need new livers because they were born with autoimmune diseases or birth defects. Maybe one might need a new liver because of sudden liver failure.
“And this year,” he said, “we’ve already seen two children with liver failure and transplanted two children with liver failure. This is very unusual for us.”
A medical mystery
Disease detectives aren’t sure what’s causing these hepatitis cases.
Dr. Jay Butler, the CDC’s deputy director of infectious diseases, said at a briefing last week that the agency was “casting a wide net” to look at all possible exposures and associations.
Even before this outbreak, sudden liver failure cases like this often puzzled doctors.
“I’ve taken care of a half-dozen or a dozen kids where we did our best look, and we never found a cause for why their livers just failed,” said Dr. Beth Thielen, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Minnesota who has been treating Baelyn. “And some of them got better, or some of them went to transplant, so this happens at some base frequency.
“And I think what has drawn people’s attention is that this seems to be happening more frequently, and there does seem to be this association with adenovirus — not every child, but there does seem to be a larger percentage of these cases that do seem to be associated with adenovirus,” Thielen said.
More than half the children in the CDC’s investigation — including Baelyn — have tested positive for adenovirus 41, a type of virus that ordinarily causes stomach upset and cold-like symptoms. It has never before been linked to liver failure in otherwise healthy children.
Doctors aren’t sure how this virus might be involved. It’s not clear whether it could be directly damaging the liver or setting off an unusual immune response that’s causing the body to attack its own tissues. Another possibility is that adenovirus has an accomplice, a co-factor that could be genetic, environmental or even infectious, that in tandem is leading to these extreme outcomes.
Because these cases are happening amid the pandemic, researchers are also looking for any link to the virus that causes Covid-19. Some of the children in the investigation, including Baelyn, have a history of Covid-19 infection, but others don’t. Investigators says it’s too early to know whether it’s a factor.
Baelyn tested positive for adenovirus in her blood but not in her liver tissue. It’s a pattern doctors have noticed in other children, too. In Baelyn’s case, her doctors say her liver may have been so damaged by the time they tested it that they couldn’t find the virus. They’ve sent tissue samples to the CDC for more specialized testing.
The adenovirus infection created a quandary for Baelyn’s doctors. Ordinarily, adenovirus infections are relatively mild-mannered, and the link to liver failure in these children is still uncertain.
But what if it was the culprit?
Patients who get organ transplants must have their immune function turned down with powerful medications so their bodies won’t reject the new organ. The drugs might diminish Baelyn’s immune function, allowing the smoldering infection to reignite and burn out of control.
If the adenovirus had destroyed one healthy liver, could it attack another? Would they give her a new liver only to see that one ravaged, too?
They could treat the adenovirus, but the drug they would need to use — cidofovir — is toxic to the kidneys.
It was a risk.
With so much uncertainty still about the cause of these infections, should they use this powerful antiviral in a medically fragile child?
They decided to try it but to watch her carefully. They didn’t have time to wait for the infection to clear. Her liver was failing too quickly.
A stealthy disease
On Friday, April 22, Baelyn woke up covered in itchy red welts. Her mom had seen it before: hives.
“She has a pretty long list of allergies,” Schwab said. “She’s always had a snotty nose, since the beginning of time.”
The family has been working with an allergist, so they took her to the doctor, who gave her a shot of epinephrine and sent her to the local emergency room for monitoring. The hives cleared up.
The next day, her mom thought she could see a little yellow in the whites of Baelyn’s eyes, but she chalked it up to the epinephrine.
On Sunday, she thought they were a little more yellow, and she texted a photo to her mother. “Do you see the yellow, or am I crazy?”
On Monday, her mother-in-law mentioned that Baelyn’s eyes looked yellow. “OK, I’m not crazy,” Schwab thought. She made a doctor’s appointment for the next day.
“She was still acting fine. She still acted perfectly healthy. Her skin wasn’t yellow, just her eyes,” Schwab said.
The doctor drew blood and, later that afternoon, called them with dire news.
“You have to get to the city now. You don’t have time to wait,” they were told.
They didn’t even have the five hours it takes to drive to Minneapolis. Schwab raced from work to the hospital, and the family was flown to the city by helicopter.
Just the day before, Schwab had been talking with her mother, a lab technician, about the mysterious cases of hepatitis that were being investigated in kids. She never imagined that Baelyn might be one of them.
Schwab and her husband, who doesn’t want to be named for this story, also have a 4-year-old daughter, Kennedy. They farm 1,000 acres in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where they grow hay and raise sheep. She used to travel to Fargo each week for a job managing dental offices, but she left that job recently because of a family tragedy.
In December, her youngest daughter, Laramie, died of sudden infant death syndrome just 12 days before her first birthday.
Then, tragedy seemed to compound itself.
Weeks after losing Laramie, Schwab went to the doctor with pain in her abdomen. She thought it was stress from grief, but it was her appendix. While she was recovering from surgery for that, the whole family got Covid-19 — possibly from Laramie’s funeral. Then, two of her husband’s grandparents died within weeks of each other.
“I think I’ve cried so much in the last five months, I don’t have any tears left,” Schwab said. “To be back in the hospital setting again, it’s like replaying in your head all day.”
Schwab shared photos and videos but asked that CNN not film Baelyn, who was taking powerful drugs to weaken her immune system and being weaned off painkillers. Her mother didn’t want the world to see feisty, independent Baelyn as weak and sick.
A lifesaving gift
The liver that saved Baelyn’s life came in a picnic cooler, packed in ice.
It had been drained of blood, washed and preserved in a solution. These preparations blanch the normally deep burgundy tissue to pale fleshy color that’s not quite tan and not quite pink. In the surgeon’s gloved hands, it could be mistaken for an uncooked chicken breast.
Although bioengineers have created machines that can temporarily take over the work of the heart, the lungs and even the kidneys, there is no device or procedure that can fill in for the liver. When it fails, patients need a transplant.
“The interesting thing about liver, it’s just such a humble organ,” said Dr. Heli Bhatt, a pediatric gastroenterologist at M Health Fairview Masonic Medical Center who is treating Baelyn.
It does its job without much fuss until it just can’t anymore. Bhatt says someone can lose a lot of liver tissue and not know until it’s almost too late.
When Baelyn came to the hospital, doctors did a liver biopsy to see the damage from the inside. They found something called precursor cells, a sign that the liver was trying to repair itself. They tried to buy Baelyn a little time to see if the organ might recover.
“Kids that present like that, a lot of times, do turn over within like two to three days and then do fine and not require a liver transplant,” Bhatt said.
They took her blood every four hours around the clock, watching for any change in her liver enzymes, her clotting factors, her ammonia levels.
But over the next few days, the numbers did not improve. They decided to put Baelyn on the transplant list and to screen her parents to see if they might be able to be living donors.
“She kept appearing really well, you know, till she was not well and needed to be intubated,” Bhatt said. “That’s the thing about the liver, that you need to have extremely low suspicion to be very carefully monitored in the hospital and sent to ICU at the first drop-off deterioration so that you can get the best care.”
Baelyn had been at the top of the transplant list for three days when the offer came for a liver from a 16-year-old in Texas. It was just in time.
Masonic dispatched a team, including a surgeon, to Texas. They removed the organ, turning one family’s heartbreak into another’s hope.
Hooking up the washing machine
Chinnakotla’s team carefully divided the liver, teasing apart its internal structures so it would be small enough to fit into a 2-year-old’s body and still work. They raced back to Minnesota.
Transplants are long, painstaking surgeries under even the best of circumstances. “With children, you get one good shot. So you want to do it slowly and carefully, at least that’s my philosophy,” Chinnakotla said.
When Chinnakotla explains liver transplants to patients, he tells them it’s like hooking up a washing machine: There are two hoses coming in, like one for the cold water and one for hot water, and a hose to drain fluid out.
The hot water hose is the hepatic artery that supplies blood to the liver and pancreas. He compares the cold water tube to the portal vein, which drains blood from the intestines. The drainage hose is a large vein called the inferior vena cava that carries filtered blood back to the heart, where it can be re-oxygenated.
He has to clamp off these vessels to stop the flow of blood, remove the old liver, replace it with the donor liver, reattach the blood vessels and finally — in a moment that always makes him hold his breath — release the clamps. It’s in that instant that he knows whether the operation was successful, if the liver once again flushes with color, back to its deep dark red.
When he opened Baelyn’s body, it was clear that her liver was heavily damaged. One side was bulbous and swollen, and there were dark areas of dead tissue. Under a microscope, doctors could see that much of the tissue was destroyed. Normal livers are spongy; Baelyn’s was tough and rubbery, another sign of disease.
There was also a surprise. Instead of one vessel supplying the liver with blood, there were two, each about half the normal size.
When he tried each of these smaller vessels to the new liver, it didn’t work. “There wasn’t enough flow,” he said. Finally, he used blood vessels harvested from the donor to create a special graft, or bridge, between the aorta and the liver.
“When I did that, it looked good,” he said.
Even the downsized liver was still too large for tiny Baelyn’s body, so Chinnakotla left her incision open, covered with mesh, for a day or two so her care team could check on the transplant more easily and drain the wound.
The operation lasted from 8 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon on May 5.
“She came back from surgery, and she wasn’t yellow anymore,” Schwab said. It was an astonishing change.
But Baelyn is not out of the woods and won’t really be for another year, Bhatt says.
She will stay in the hospital for at least two more months, her mom said. After that, she will be monitored frequently while her body and her new liver get used to each other.
The long road to recovery
Baelyn is awake. She is being weaned off the medications that control her pain. She is getting physical therapy to help restore the strength she lost from being in bed. Her doctors say she is recovering remarkably fast.
For the Schwabs, life is still minute-to-minute. They are managing with the help of friends and family and donations from a GoFundMe page for Baelyn.
“I think we tried our hardest to make sure we were sleeping. We definitely have not slept or ate since the transplant, just anticipating that something bad is going to happen or has happened,” Schwab said.
And they’re still working through some grief over the fact that their once-healthy rough-and-tumble 2-year-old needed a liver transplant at all.
Schwab hopes that by telling their story, they can help other families avoid the same fate.
“I really want to spread awareness about this because I don’t want another parent to be in this situation,” she said. “It’s terrifying. It’s horrible. It’s dramatic. And not very many families can handle the strain that this puts on them and emotionally, physically, mentally, financially.”
She wants people to watch for any symptoms — like any yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, cloudy gray stool, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting or a loss of appetite — and take immediate action if they appear.
“I feel like if somebody would have done a story a couple months ago, I would have definitely jumped on it.”
Their doctors, though, say the family did everything right.
“Mom is a fighter, too,” Bhatt said. “She is an amazing advocate for Baelyn. She’s so attentive to all her care.”
“Going through your kid almost died and needed a transplant in such a short amount of time, and yet to understand all the medical stuff and ask good questions, it’s not something that I personally could have done,” Bhatt said. “Hats off to them.”
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Guests in Washington, D.C., can now enjoy bold and authentic P.F. Chang's scratch-made favorites for the first time
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- P.F. Chang's opened its first P.F. Chang's To Go location in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., today. Continuing the national expansion of P.F. Chang's To Go, the fast-casual concept provides guests with bold, authentically crafted Asian food whenever the craving hits.
Launched in 2020 as part of the company's off-premise dining strategy, P.F Chang's To Go features a smaller footprint and allows more guests in high-density metropolitan communities to experience its elevated Asian cuisine. The convenient To Go format also provides a solution for online ordering, takeout, catering and delivery.
"P.F. Chang's To Go allows guests the ability to enjoy P.F. Chang's Asian favorites in an easy and accessible way that matches their evolving, on-the-go lifestyles," said Art Kilmer, chief operating officer for P.F. Chang's. "We're excited to continue answering consumer demand by bringing P.F. Chang's To Go to the Washington, D.C., community for the first time."
P.F. Chang's To Go Dupont Circle is now open at 1120 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20036. This 1,315-square-foot location offers indoor seating for 12 guests, and hours of operation are 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The menu features popular items guests know and love, including P.F. Chang's made-from-scratch dishes like Chang's Spicy Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Chang's Lettuce Wraps.
The opening of P.F. Chang's To Go Dupont Circle adds 30 new jobs to the Washington, D.C., community with opportunities in both culinary and hospitality fields. Qualified job candidates interested in a career with P.F. Chang's may apply at jobs.pfchangs.com.
About P.F. Chang's
Founded in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang's is the first internationally recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand to honor and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. With roots in Chinese cuisine, today's menu at P.F. Chang's spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each item offers a unique exploration of flavor, whether it's a handcrafted cocktail, wok-fired lunch bowl, or celebratory multi-course dinner. Worldwide, P.F. Chang's has more than 300 restaurants in 22 countries and U.S. airport locations, including a growing number of convenient P.F. Chang's To Go locations offering takeout and delivery. For more P.F. Chang's news, visit pfchangs.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @pfchangs.
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Temple Belton Ladies Lions Club
The Temple Belton Ladies Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at VFW Post 4008, 2311 S. Pearl St. in Belton.
Meetings are open to the public and newcomers are welcome.
Temple Breakfast Lions Club
The Temple Breakfast Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month in the Ava room at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1749 Scott Boulevard in Temple. The group gathers at 7 a.m. to order breakfast and the meeting starts at 7:30 a.m.
Meetings also are broadcast by the Zoom online meeting platform. For information email Lmeeker53@ gmail.com. Meetings are open to the public and the club is open to anyone with a heart for service.
Newcomers Club
The Newcomers Club, Inc. is looking for new members and extends a warm welcome to ladies that are new (within the past three years) to Bell County and surrounding counties. The group also welcomes ladies that have just retired, are recent empty nesters, or have experienced another life change within the past three years and would like to connect with other ladies. Join the fun and check out the Newcomers Club Inc. at www.bellcountynewcomers.com. For information about joining, contact Jan Fisher at 2txgrl@gmail.com or 951-751-4002.
Upcoming group activities for August are: 8/15 Snack Time Mah Jongg, 8/16 Bunco, 8/17 Popcorn Bridge, 8/20 Exploring Wines, 8/22 Well-Read women and Crochet & Knit, 8/24 Fun Lunch, and 8/27 Sassy Singles.
Bell County Retired School Employees Association
The Bell County Retired School Employees Association will hold a kickoff meeting for members at 2 p.m. on Sept. 1 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 5001 Hickory Road in Temple.
Legislative representatives Hugh Shine, Dan Patrick, Brad Buckley and candidate Pete Flores will be in attendance to give updated information on what legislative actions are on the horizon to improve current benefits. The meeting is open to anyone interested in employee benefits.
Books for Lunch
The Books for Lunch group will meet at noon Wednesday in the board room on the third floor of the Temple Public Library, 100 W. Adams Ave. in Temple.
Kristine Stephenson will present her book, “How to Avoid Trouble With the IRS”. Stephenson has completed training to serve as a tax preparer and her book offers advice for taxpayers as they work with the IRS.
Attendees may bring a lunch and the Temple Literacy Council will provide drinks. Wearing masks is recommended. For information call 254-774-7323 or email templeliteracy@juno.org.
Grief support group meetings
Young’s Daughters Funeral Home, 4235 E. Business 190 in Temple, is hosting several grief support group meetings.
A Grief Share support group meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays at the funeral home. The meeting is open to anyone experiencing loss or grief.
A Death Café event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Panera Bread, 2420 S. 31st St. in Temple. Participants will discuss death while gathering to eat cake and drink tea or coffee. This is a discussion group rather than a support group.
A dementia/Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets at 6 p.m. on Fridays at the funeral home. This group is open to all caregivers and offers support and tips for navigating everyday life while caring for others.
Rotary Club of Belton
The Rotary Club of Belton meet at noon Tuesdays at The Gin at Nolan Creek, 219 S. East St. in Belton.
The guest speaker for Aug. 9 will be Keith Sledd, executive director of the Heart of Texas Defense Alliance.
The meeting is open to all Rotarians and guests.
Parkinson’s support group
The Bell County Parkinson’s support group will meets at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, in the Wilson room at Sammons Community Center, 2220 W. Ave. D in Temple.
The meeting is open to people with Parkinson and their caregivers. For information contact Gayle at 254-718-4197 or email gayleinbelton@gmail.com.
Leedale EE Club
The Leedale EE Club will meet at 10 a.m. on Monday in the youth building at Ocker Brethren Church, 17454 State Highway 53 in Temple.
Officers for the coming year will be elected. Yearbook items will be accepted, plans for the state TEEA conference in Lubbock will be finalized and annual club dues will be collected.
The hostesses will be Jean Nolen and Maxine Kalkbrenner.
Tanglefoot Club
The Tanglefoot Club of TEEA will meet at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 2807 Oakdale Drive in Temple.
Officers for the next year will be elected and club members will make arrangements for preparing gift bags for the homeless. A luncheon will follow the meeting.
The hostesses will be PJ Hill and Polly Elizondo.
The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in working with 4H youths and the Bell County Extension Agency.
Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society
The Tri-City Gem and Mineral Society will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall at Miller Heights Baptist Church, 1400 S. Wall St. in Belton.
The group will hold its annual summer potluck supper and guests are welcome to join in and learn more about the group. Members are reminded to bring along their favorite foods to share.
The meeting is open to the public.
Central Texas Republican Women
The Central Texas Republican Women group will meet Monday, Aug. 15, at The Gin at Nolan Creek, 219 S. East St. in Belton. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and the meeting will be called to order at 11:30 a.m.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Robin Armstrong, RNC National Committeeman for Texas. His topic will be the upcoming 2022 election and COVID.
RSVP is required by Thursday, Aug. 11. Cost is $20 per person and participants may prepay at eventbrite.com.
For information visit www.ctrw-pac.com.
The group wishes to congratulate Janice Wentreck, who won a free membership.
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beIN SPORTS' world-class sports programming is available via YouTube TV's Spanish Plan and Spanish Plus
MIAMI, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español have officially launched on YouTube TV through the streaming service's Spanish Plan and Spanish Plus add-on. The launch of the Spanish-language channels serves as continued expansion and growth of distribution following the successful launch of beIN's English-language channels on the streaming service last year and further demonstrates demand for the network's world-class sports content. The Spanish-language flagship and ad-supported channels will bring beIN's robust library of live sports and original programming to YouTube TV viewers. The channels offer live sports, news, analysis, and highlights that bring viewers closer to the game and will be available via either the Spanish Plan for new subscribers at $24.99/month for the first six months, $34.99/month after, or the Spanish Plus add-on for existing YouTube TV Base Plan customers at $9.99/month for the first six months, $14.99/month after. Both packages offer a 7-day free trial.
This launch provides YouTube TV subscribers access to beIN's portfolio of world-class programming including live soccer coverage of the biggest soccer leagues and tournaments such as Ligue 1, SüperLig, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Coupe de France, CAF Champions League, and CAF Confederation Cup, among others, as well as Giro d'Italia, Pro Footvolley Tour and original programming including The Locker Room, Amigas y Rivales, and La Octava.
"beIN SPORTS continues its fan focus by furthering its distribution on YouTube TV to include its Spanish-language channels, allowing fans to access beIN SPORTS' family of networks with ease from coast to coast," said Antonio Briceño, Managing Director of beIN SPORTS North America. "The launch of beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español on YouTube TV comes at an exciting time as subscribers will now have access to Ligue 1 featuring Leo Messi in Paris Saint-Germain and the 2022 Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana tournaments as well as Giro d'Italia."
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Matz bounces back to help Cardinals edge Brewers 2-1
By STEVE MEGARGEE
AP Sports Writer
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Steven Matz pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings and combined with three relievers on a five-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. Paul DeJong hit a two-out RBI double in the fourth and Corey Dickerson singled home an insurance run with two outs in the eighth. Milwaukee’s Victor Caratini ripped a two-out solo shot to left off Génesis Cabrera that cut the Cardinals’ lead to 2-1. Giovanny Gallegos struck out Andrew McCutchen to end the eighth and worked around Willy Adames’ leadoff single in the ninth to earn his second save in as many opportunities. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/16/matz-bounces-back-to-help-cardinals-edge-brewers-2-1/ | 2022-04-17T03:36:21Z |
TSX:GWO
WINNIPEG, MB, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Great-West Lifeco has been notified of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by Obatan LLC, made to residents of the United States, to purchase up to 250,000 common shares of Great-West Lifeco (TSX: GWO). The unsolicited offer represents a discount of 36.02% to the closing price of the common shares on the TSX on June 17, 2022, the last trading day before the offer was commenced. The common shares do not trade on a recognized stock exchange in the United States.
Great-West Lifeco does not endorse Obatan's unsolicited offer, has no association with Obatan or its offer, and does not recommend acceptance of the offer. Obatan's offer has been made at a price below the current market price for the shares.
Mini-tender offers such as Obatan's seek less than 5% of a class of outstanding shares and so avoid many of the investor protections like disclosure and procedural protections applicable to most bids under Canadian law. Securities regulators have expressed serious concerns about mini-tender offers, including the possibility that investors might tender to such offers without understanding the offer price relative to the actual market price of their securities. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has noted that some bidders make these offers at below-market prices "hoping that they will catch investors off guard if the investors do not compare the offer price to the current market price".
Great-West Lifeco urges shareholders to obtain current market quotes for their shares and to consult with their broker or financial advisor in considering Obatan's offer. According to Obatan's offer, Great-West Lifeco shareholders who have already tendered their shares can withdraw their shares at any time before 5:00 P.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) on August 3, 2022 by following the procedure described in Obatan's offer documents. Obatan has reserved the right to purchase an additional amount of shares over and above 250,000 common shares, such additional amount not to exceed 2% of the outstanding common shares.
To read more about the risks of mini-tender offers, please review the Canadian Securities Administrators' comments at https://docs.mbsecurities.ca/msc/notices/en/item/103061/index.do.
Great-West Lifeco requests that a copy of this news release be included in any distribution of materials relating to Obatan's mini-tender offer for Lifeco common shares.
About Great-West Lifeco Inc.
Great-West Lifeco is an international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States and Europe under the brands Canada Life, Empower, Putnam Investments, and Irish Life.
At the end of 2021, our companies had approximately 28,000 employees, 215,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – all serving our more than 33 million customer relationships across these regions.
Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto (TSX) Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies. To learn more, visit greatwestlifeco.com.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IS JUNE 7, 2022
NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP reminds investors that a federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Playstudios, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYPS) ("Playstudios") in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of on behalf of those who:
- purchased, or otherwise or acquired Playstudios securities pursuant to the PIPE offering;
- held common stock of Acies as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 16, 2021 special meeting; and/or
- purchased or otherwise acquired Playstudios common stock pursuant to or traceable to the Acies' Registration Statement and Proxy Statement issued in connection with the June 2021 Merger ("Class Definition").
All investors who purchased the shares of Playstudios, Inc. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at classmember@whafh.com or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774. You may obtain additional information concerning the action or join the case on our website, www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in Playstudios, Inc. you may, no later than June 7, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in Playstudios, Inc.
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The filed complaint alleges that Defendants made material misrepresentations and omitted material facts in various documents, including, but not limited to a proxy statement used to solicit Acies investor votes, and prospectuses, as well as during investor earnings calls. These misrepresentations and omissions concerned, among other things, financial projections and the status of a game called Kingdom Boss.
Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.
If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this case, please immediately contact Wolf Haldenstein by telephone at (800) 575-0735, via e-mail at classmember@whafh.com, or visit our website at www.whafh.com.
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Partnership Further Strengthens the Brand's Relationship with Seattle Community
SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Browne Family Vineyards announced today it is continuing its relationship with Husky Athletics as a proud partner for the duration of the 2022 University of Washington football season. This partnership further reinforces the brand's support for its Pacific Northwest roots, joining the Seattle Mariners, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Symphony and a number of other proud local partners.
"At Browne Family, we strive to support our local athletes and community, making this continued collaboration with my alma mater and beloved huskies a dream come true," said proprietor Andrew Browne. Browne Family Vineyards was created by Andrew as a tribute to his family. As one of the leading producers of premium Washington State wine, the world-class winemaking team primarily sources grapes from estate vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley.
Pours of the Northwest's highest rated and best-selling Browne Family Vineyards' wines will be available in select areas throughout the stadium:
- Bitner Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bitner Estate Chardonnay
- Bitner Estate Grenache Rose
- Bitner Estate Sauvignon Blanc
- Brut Rose
- Heritage Chardonnay
- Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon
- Heritage Pinot Noir
- Tribute Red Blend
Those attending Husky Stadium are encouraged to celebrate the start of the season at the Browne Family Vineyard's tasting rooms in Seattle, Tacoma and Walla Walla. Now through the end of September, visit one of Browne Family's tasting rooms and mention Husky Athletics to receive a complimentary flight with any purchase of a full price one.
Browne Family Vineyards is a family-owned winery committed to world-class wine production in the heart of Walla Walla, Washington. Inspired by the greatness of one man, William Bitner Browne, late grandfather of proprietor Andrew Browne, the winery is a dream that has been many years in the making. Every decision made — from the vineyard to the bottle — reflects a commitment to premium Washington State wine of exceptional quality and assures cellar-worthy vintages that stand the test of time.
Browne Family Vineyards is dedicated to building meaningful relationships with our customers and partners through innovative new wines, exciting collaborations, and customer nirvana. Visit www.brownefamilyvineyards.com or follow them on Instagram @brownefamilyvineyards.
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Company Provides NICU Nurses With Educational Resources to Help Premature Infants Grow and Thrive
DUARTE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolacta Bioscience®, the world's leading hospital provider of 100% human milk-based nutritional products for critically ill, premature infants, is celebrating National Neonatal Nurse's Week and NICU Awareness Month by recognizing the dedication of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses who work tirelessly to care for the most fragile patients: premature infants.
"NICU nurses work around the clock year-round to provide the best care to the tiniest, most vulnerable patients in the hospital," said Melinda Elliott, MD, chief medical officer at Prolacta. "We celebrate NICU nurses every day, but especially this month, and thank them for helping premature infants grow and thrive with an Exclusive Human Milk Diet including Prolacta's 100% human milk-based fortifiers."
Established by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) two decades ago, Neonatal Nurses Week 2022 is observed September 12-18 to celebrate the nurses who care for the medically fragile babies in the NICU. The week falls during NICU Awareness Month, which honors families with infants experiencing a stay in the NICU and the health professionals who care for them.
Throughout Neonatal Nurses Week, Prolacta is recognizing NICU nurses with free educational offerings, such as CE-credited webinars to support the growth and health of premature infants in their care. NICU nurses are encouraged to sign up for the educational resources, latest updates on human milk science, and a word jumble contest at https://page.prolacta.com/nicu-nurse-week-word-jumble. Each day, Prolacta will provide a new resource to support NICU nurses in meeting the health and nutritional needs of premature infants.
"All of us at Prolacta recognize and honor the critical role that NICU nurses play in caring for critically ill, premature infants," said Scott Elster, Prolacta's chief executive officer. "We are grateful for and inspired by their commitment to ensuring these infants receive the highest standard of care possible to give them the best chance at a bright and healthy future."
The major difference between cow milk-based and human milk-based products is the composition — notably, the bioactive components that are unique to human milk. These include immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, milk fat globule membrane, and the wide spectrum of prebiotics known as human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), which are not easily manufactured and thus are greatly decreased or missing from cow milk-based nutritional products.1 Bioactivity is thought to support infants' immunity, development, growth, and long-term health.2
Prolacta's 100% human milk-based nutritional products have the highest bioactivity in the human milk industry.3 Prolacta's nutritional products are vat pasteurized using profiles defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure pathogen inactivation and the highest level of safety while retaining as much of the natural bioactivity of the milk as possible.3 Prolacta's vat pasteurized products retain higher bioactivity than products processed using other methods, including retort sterilization and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) processing.4,5
Prolacta Bioscience® is a privately held, global life sciences company dedicated to Advancing the Science of Human Milk® to improve the health of critically ill, premature infants. Prolacta's 100% human milk-based nutritional products have been evaluated in more than 20 clinical studies published in peer-reviewed journals. More than 80,000 premature infants have benefited from Prolacta's nutritional products worldwide to date.6 Established in 1999, Prolacta is the world's leading provider of human milk-based nutritional products for hospital use and is also exploring the therapeutic potential of human milk across a wide spectrum of diseases. Prolacta maintains the industry's strictest quality and safety standards for screening, testing, and processing donor human milk. Operating the world's first pharmaceutical-grade human milk processing facilities, Prolacta uses vat pasteurization and a patented, FDA-reviewed manufacturing process to ensure pathogen inactivation while protecting the nutritional composition and bioactivity of its human milk-based products. Prolacta is a global company with headquarters in Duarte, California, and can be found online at www.prolacta.com, on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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References
1 Ballard O, Morrow AL. Human milk composition: nutrients and bioactive factors. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2013;60(1):49-74. doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2012.10.002
2 Gila-Diaz A, Arribas SM, Algara A, Martín-Cabrejas MA, López de Pablo ÁL, Sáenz de Pipaón M, Ramiro-Cortijo D. A review of bioactive factors in human breastmilk: a focus on prematurity. Nutrients. 2019;11(6):1307. doi:10.3390/nu11061307
3 Internal Data.
4 Meredith-Dennis L, Xu G, Goonatilleke E, Lebrilla CB, Underwood MA, Smilowitz JT. Composition and variation of macronutrients, immune proteins, and human milk oligosaccharides in human milk from nonprofit and commercial milk banks. J Hum Lact. 2018;34(1):120-129. doi:10.1177/0890334417710635
5 Lima HK, Wagner-Gillespie M, Perrin MT, Fogleman AD. Bacteria and bioactivity in Holder pasteurized and shelf-stable human milk products. Curr Dev Nutr. 2017;1(8):e001438. doi:10.3945/cdn.117.001438
Estimated number of premature infants fed Prolacta's products from January 2007 to December 2021; data on file.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government on Wednesday released its first-ever climate adaptation plan, which includes the possibility of moving some communities to higher ground.
But the six-year plan, which runs nearly 200 pages, comes up short on some important details, including how much the changes will cost and who will pay.
Climate Change Minister James Shaw told reporters that about 70,000 coastal homes in New Zealand were at risk from rising seas, and many more inland homes were at risk from flooding rivers. He said New Zealand had been slow to adapt to climate change, which would end up costing more money over time.
“I am frustrated that for the last three decades, successive governments have not paid any attention in any real form to the challenges that we face from the effects of climate change,” Shaw said. “We had to start somewhere.”
The National Adaptation Plan includes the possible relocation of low-lying homes and assets as rising seas and increased storms make flooding more common.
“In some highly exposed areas, the risk from natural hazard and climate impacts may become intolerable,” the report says. “Inundation of buildings and infrastructure will start to occur, leading to direct damage and loss of some facilities like roads or other lifeline services, and public open space.”
The report says that a “managed retreat” from such areas will often be considered a last resort, to be used in conjunction with other adaptations such as installing seawalls and raising houses on stilts.
Shaw said the costs for adaptation will be borne by a combination of homeowners, insurers, banks, local councils and central government. He said the government was taking hardship into account, and would target help to those least able to pay for changes themselves.
The plan also aims to make granular climate-change data more widely accessible, which in some cases could impact insurance rates and property prices.
Luke Harrington, a senior lecturer in climate change at the University of Waikato, said in a statement the report was a timely reminder that New Zealand needed to contend not only with rising seas, but also with other climate impacts such as more severe droughts and extreme rainfall.
“This National Adaptation Plan is a great first step towards addressing some of these challenges, though paucity remains in some of the details,” he said.
The adaptation plan comes two months after the government released a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which includes a trial program to help lower-income people scrap their old gas guzzlers and replace them with cleaner hybrid or electric cars.
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research said that the first six months of 2022 were the second-hottest ever recorded in New Zealand, with temperatures averaging 15 Celsius (59 Fahrenheit), about 1.2 C (2.2 F) above normal. | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/new-zealand-climate-plan-includes-relocating-some-homes/ | 2022-08-03T14:41:43Z |
Findings from nine studies across a breadth of tumor types and genomic alterations demonstrate the clinical benefits delivered by Caris' whole exome, whole transcriptome approach to molecular profiling
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, today announced that the company and partners within its Precision Oncology Alliance™ (POA) will collectively present nine studies covering a diversity of tumor types and genomic alterations at the 2022 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress from September 9-13, 2022 (Booth #407).
"The depth and range of research being presented by Caris and the POA demonstrates the value this collaboration brings to the broader oncology community," said Chadi Nabhan, M.D., MBA, FACP, Chairman of the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance. "The study findings provide critical insights into cancer biology and treatment outcomes that will help drive further clinical research and better inform diagnoses, clinical and therapeutic decision-making for oncology practices."
"Enabling clinicians to make the best treatment choices, researchers to discover novel cancer biology, and the biopharmaceutical industry to develop the next breakthrough medicines are foundational goals of Caris," said David Spetzler, M.S., Ph.D., MBA, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Caris. "Data presented at this year's ESMO Congress highlight the value of Caris' comprehensive approach to molecular profiling built from our extensive data along with our AI-driven platform – which combines data from DNA (Whole Exome), RNA (Whole Transcriptome), and protein profiling with real-world clinical evidence from over 400,000 lifetime cases – to better understand the biological hallmarks of cancers and ultimately improve outcomes for all cancer patients."
The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance includes 70 cancer centers and academic institutions worldwide. These institutions have early access to the extensive database and artificial intelligence platform within Caris to establish evidence-based standards for cancer profiling and advance research in cancer precision medicine. By leveraging the comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic profiling available through Caris molecular profiling, Caris seeks to provide this network with the ability to prioritize therapeutic options and determine which clinical trial opportunities may benefit their patients. POA members are also able to integrate with a growing portfolio of biomarker directed trials sponsored by biopharma. Additionally, POA member institutions have access to Caris CODEai™, the most comprehensive data solution in the industry with cancer treatment information and clinical outcomes data for over 275,000 patients covering over 1 million data points per patient.
Data to be presented by Caris and the POA include an oral presentation focusing on transcription factor expression in extra-pulmonary small cell carcinomas. Other notable topics explored in these abstracts include next generation sequencing of large real-world tumor databases, genomic and immune mapping of patients undergoing experimental therapies in clinical trials and investigations of changing tumor microenvironments for solid tumors:
- Comparative Expression of Driver Transcription Factors in Extra-Pulmonary Small Cell Carcinoma (Abstract Number: 899MO)
September 12, 2022, 09:05-09:10 CEST
- Pan-tumor survey of RET fusions as detected by next-generation RNA sequencing identified RET+ colorectal carcinoma as a unique molecular subset of CRC (Abstract Number: 72P)
September 10, 2022, 10:00-11:00 CEST
- Pan-tumor survey of ROS1 fusions detected by next-generation RNA sequencing (Abstract Number: 105P)
September 10, 2022, 10:00-11:00 CEST
- The Heterogeneic Molecular Landscape of Ovarian Cancer Metastases (OCM) (Abstract Number: 594P)
September 11, 2022, 13:00-14:00 CEST
- The Molecular and Immune Landscape of Recurrent Head and Neck squamous cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) in Patients Undergoing Definitive Therapy (Abstract Number: 699P)
September 11, 2022, 14:00-15:00 CEST
- CLEC3B mRNA expression levels are linked to distinct genetic backgrounds, transcriptomic signatures and survival in NSCLC (Abstract Number: 1723P)
September 11, 2022, 16:00-17:00 CEST
- Tumor Microenvironment (TME) of HRAS Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (Abstract Number: 1066P)
September 12, 2022, 12:00-13:00 CEST
- Comprehensive molecular profiling of squamous non-small cell lung cancer by smoking status (Abstract Number: 1052P)
September 12, 2022, 12:00-13:00 CEST
- Genomic characteristics and clinical outcomes of HRAS-mutated urothelial bladder cancer (Abstract Number: 1771P)
September 12, 2022, 15:00-16:00 CEST
Poster and abstract summaries of this research will be available onsite at Caris' booth #407. The full abstracts are available through the official ESMO website.
Caris Life Sciences® (Caris) is the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Through comprehensive molecular profiling (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing) and the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms, Caris has created the large-scale clinico-genomic database and cognitive computing needed to analyze and unravel the molecular complexity of disease. This information provides an unmatched resource and the ideal path forward to conduct the basic, fundamental research to accelerate discovery for detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development to improve the human condition.
With a primary focus on cancer, Caris' suite of market-leading molecular profiling offerings assesses DNA, RNA and proteins to reveal a molecular blueprint that helps patients, physicians and researchers better detect, diagnose and treat patients. Caris' latest advancement is a blood-based, circulating nucleic acids sequencing (cNAS) assay that combines comprehensive molecular analysis (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing from blood) and serial monitoring – making it the most powerful liquid biopsy assay ever developed.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris has offices in Phoenix, New York, Denver, Tokyo, Japan and Basel, Switzerland. Caris provides services throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and other international markets. To learn more, please visit CarisLifeSciences.com or follow us on Twitter (@CarisLS).
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CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today reported August monthly trading volume statistics across its global business lines.
The data sheet "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report" contains an overview of certain August trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.
August 2022 Trading Volume Highlights
U.S. Options
- Total volume across all four Cboe options exchanges was 307.5 million contracts in August, the highest month on record.
- Total volume in S&P 500 Index (SPX) options was 51.4 million contracts, the highest month on record. Average Daily Volume (ADV) of 2.2 million contracts was the second highest month on record.
- ADV in SPX options expiring on the trade date (zero-days-to-expiry) set a new record with approximately 973,000 contracts in August.
- Total volume in Nanos options surpassed 100,000 contracts traded since its launch in March 2022.
Global FX
- Average Daily Notional Value of $37.2 billion in Spot was the highest August on record.
European Equities and Derivatives
- Cboe Europe Equities had an overall market share of 24.2 percent in August, making it Europe's largest stock exchange for the second successive month.
- Cboe BIDS Europe, Cboe's European block trading platform, had a 34 percent share of the LIS (large-in-scale) market, making it the largest platform of its type for the fifth successive month (Source: big xyt).
Cboe Japan
- Cboe Japan's lit market share was a record 4.6 percent in August.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX and digital assets, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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Futures trading is not suitable for all investors and involves the risk of loss. That risk of loss can be substantial and can exceed the amount of money deposited for a futures position. You should, therefore, carefully consider whether futures trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources. You should put at risk only funds that you can afford to lose without affecting your lifestyle. For additional information regarding futures trading risks, see the Risk Disclosure Statement set forth in Appendix A to CFTC Regulation 1.55(c) and the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Contracts.
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For Tito Anchondo, the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, reopens wounds that never completely healed. Anchondo lost his brother and sister-in-law to the 2019 mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas.
The Latino couple was victimized by the same racist-fueled gun violence that left 10 people dead at the Tops Friendly Markets store last Saturday in a predominately Black neighborhood of Masten Park.
Anchondo said the Buffalo shooting is a piercing reminder of the grief his family has endured for the last three years. Anchondo's mother is now raising his brother's 2-year-old son who survived the shooting.
"It's been kind of rough," Anchondo told CNN. "We wake up every day trying not to feel depressed and trying to move forward."
As the Buffalo community reels from the violence that hit their beloved grocery store, the shooting strikes a chord with families who have lost loved ones to other racist shootings in recent years. Family members from the El Paso shooting; the Charleston, South Carolina, church massacre in 2015; the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania synagogue shooting in 2018; and the Atlanta-area spa attacks in 2021 say the sudden tragedies left a hole in their hearts.
And for some, every anniversary of the event and every racist mass shooting forces them to relive the moment they learned their loved one was killed. While some have found forgiveness, the Buffalo shooting, they say, only proves that the nation has made little progress in combating the hate that is motivating young White men to attack people of color and Jewish communities.
Civil rights activists are decrying the racist violence that devastated the Buffalo community.
Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal, the executive director of the Lawyers for Civil Rights, said the organization is "heartbroken" and "outraged" that this kind of White supremacy openly festers in the United States."
"This shooting was not an isolated incident, and the gunman's hateful ideas are increasingly moving from marginalized to mainstream," Espinoza-Madrigal said in a statement. "Whether the targets are Black churchgoers in Charleston, Latinx shoppers in El Paso, Asian women in Atlanta, or the latest victims in Buffalo, White supremacists continue to terrorize people of color for merely living their lives."
Bishop Mark Seitz, of the Diocese of El Paso, said in a statement that the El Paso community was standing in solidarity with Buffalo.
"Faith compels us to say no to the rotten forces of racism, no to terror, and no to the mortal silencing of Black and brown voices," Seitz said. "My heart is heavy for those in Buffalo and for everyone re-traumatized by this base act of terror, including my sisters and brothers in El Paso who walked this cold road three years ago. May God stop the hate, the bullets, the bloodshed and tears."
'Still grieving'
Anchondo said lawmakers need to enact legislation that would boost surveillance of White supremacist groups, particularly those who gather and communicate on online networks. Authorities say the suspect in the Buffalo shooting tried to broadcast the attack on Twitch, a livestreaming platform.
"The government needs to be looking at what people are doing on the internet," Anchondo said. "They need to get their act together."
The Rev. Anthony Thompson, whose wife Myra was killed along with eight other people at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston in 2015, said he commiserates with the families who lost loved ones in the Buffalo massacre.
"It bothers me that there is another family that's going through what I went through," Thompson told CNN. "Because I know it's terrible, it's hard and rough to go through that."
Thompson said he still cries and reminisces on what life was like with his wife. But he's found peace in forgiving the White supremacist shooter Dylan Roof.
"Forgiveness is the thing that releases you from all the hurt, all the anger, it takes it out of your heart and gives you the power and capability to move forward in your life," Thompson said.
Robert Peterson, whose mother, Yong Ae Yue, was among the eight people -- mostly Asian women -- killed in the Atlanta-area spa attacks, said it is both "emotional" and "traumatizing" to learn that another racist mass shooting took place.
Peterson said the Buffalo shooting spree shows the nation's leadership has failed to address gun control and race and gender-based violence. Part of the problem, Peterson said, is that authorities sympathize with White male shooters, often citing their mental health issues instead of racism. The alleged gunman in the Atlanta attacks has not been tried in a state or federal court for a hate crime.
Peterson said he worries that Buffalo won't be the last racist shooting and that more families will suffer his same grief.
"We just wanna live in peace and do our best to succeed in America," Peterson told CNN. "But when we have things like this happen, it feels like defeat. It feels hopeless. And again, these people are grieving again. I'm still grieving the loss of my mother. And when I see this, I relive it again."
'A constant state of fear'
Some psychologists say mass shootings exacerbate the racial trauma that Black and brown families and communities are already facing with unequal access to healthcare, jobs and other opportunities.
People of color are now trying to overcome the sudden and violent nature of racist mass shootings while the threat of another White supremacist attack looms, said Jocelyn R. Smith Lee, an assistant professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Lee specializes in the effects of violence and homicide on Black communities.
"Someone at any moment could decide that just because of your physical presentation in the world that you deserve to die. It can certainly create depression, anxiety and also this constant state of fear," Lee said. "It shapes the way parenting happens, shapes the way relationships are formed living under this constant threat."
Carol Black, who survived the Tree of Life synagogue shooting but lost her brother in the attack, said she struggles to understand how the government allows civilians to access assault weapons and why mass shooters target innocent people.
Black said she has found healing through speaking out against hate and connecting with other communities affected by mass shootings. In 2019, she traveled to Charleston to meet with the community at Mother Emmanuel AME Church.
"It pains me that other people are going to have to experience the same thing that I did," Black said. "It's a club that nobody wants to belong to."
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Plant-Based Energy Beverage Brand Exposes Truth Behind Pumpkin Spice Lattes with Healthier Alternative to Classic Fall Flavor
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yerbaé, the plant-based energy brand and category disruptor, is taking on America's favorite Fall beverage, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL). Today, the brand announced their boldest innovation yet: the first-ever Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink, Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice, which will be available at retailers for a limited-time this Fall. The launch campaign, "See You Latte, PSL!," not only spotlights their new plant-based energy drink, it exposes some of the unhealthy truths that popular PSLs have been sugar-coating for almost two decades. Unlike those PSLs, Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice has zero calories, zero sugar and delivers 160mg of natural caffeine from yerba mate, a South American herb. Plus, it delivers the iconic nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger flavor that has become America's fall favorite.
Yerbaé's new Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink is the latest innovation to join the brand's naturally caffeinated, plant-based energy drink lineup. PSLs have some dark secrets: they actually contain an unhealthy level of sugar (50g+), 14g of fat and as many as 390 calories*. Yerbaé's innovation was created to give people a better-for-you version of their favorite Fall flavor. The new energy drink only has eight ingredients which are non-GMO and plant-based. With no sugar or calories, the smooth release of yerba mate – a revered South American herb and one of nature's cleanest caffeine sources – stimulates the body and focuses the mind. By trading in a PSL, Yerbaé provides good plant-based energy without the guilt that can come with consuming the unhealthy amounts of sugar, artificial ingredients and calories. And consumers can enjoy Yerbaé even more, knowing the packaging is 100% recyclable, unlike PSL's single-use cups, the inevitable name misspellings, the insanely long coffee shop lines and the inflation price hikes that are coming this fall.
"After years of drinking PSLs, I ask myself what is in these Lattes, I was shocked at the answer. They contain an aggressive amount of calories, with significant levels of sugar and to top it off they are filled with artificial ingredients. Karrie and I have always shared a passion for wellness, energy and things that taste great, but we quickly found out that healthier options for Pumpkin Spice fans were almost non-existent," said Todd Gibson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Yerbaé. "So we set out once again to provide an alternative that is uncompromising in delivering an elevated experience, using Non-GMO, plant-based ingredients that we believe people would be proud to drink. Fall into our Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice instead, we believe you will love it!"
To celebrate this moment, Yerbaé is launching its "See You Latte, PSL!" campaign, demonstrating how theirs is the better-for-you successor to unhealthy, sugar-filed, calorie-heavy PSLs. Even though PSLs haven't seen significant change in 20 years, many consumers still don't know the fine print. Yerbaé is setting out to change that, because they believe people should know what they're putting in their bodies. At every touchpoint, the brand will reveal unsavory truths about America's favorite fall beverage, demonstrating how Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice is a cleaner and tasty alternative.
Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink is available for pre-order now on https://yerbae.com/pumpkin-spice and will be available on Amazon and in select Costco stores in Southern California as of September 5th. To find a retailer near you, please visit: https://yerbae.com/pages/find-us. To learn more about Yerbaé, visit https://yerbae.com/.
In 2017, co-founders Todd and Karrie Gibson decided to share their vision with the world of bringing people a clean beverage that provides a purpose in people's lives. This vision led them to the creation of Yerbaé. This company has become an industry pioneer by re-introducing the world to one of our signature ingredients, Yerba mate. This herb allowed us to transform what an enhanced sparking water can do for people. Yerba mate has special properties such as antioxidants and caffeine, that helps stimulate the body and mind. For further information, please visit, www.yerbae.com.
*Source for PSL nutritional facts: https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/418/hot/nutrition
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Jolene Levesque
jlevesque@legendpr.com
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Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE: VEC)
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s fire service was fighting four major fires across the country Saturday, including one where they had to evacuate over 450 people at an island holiday resort.
A fire that broke at Saturday morning on the island of Lesbos prompted authorities to call for the evacuation of the Vatera resort on the island’s southern side. The fire came very close to the resort and at least one house was engulfed by the flames.
But more than five hours after an emergency message was sent by phone to residents, the evacuation was still “ongoing,” fire service spokesman Yannis Artopoios told reporters. He said 50 firefighters with 17 fire engines, nine special firefighting planes and one helicopter are fighting the blaze.
Local police said Saturday afternoon they had evacuated over 450 people from two hotels and 92 houses and that 60 officers were scouring the area for anyone that refused to move.
Greece’s biggest fire Saturday was burning in the northeast near the border with Τurkey for the third day running, inside a national forest that is the home to rare species, especially vultures. The Dadia national forest is mostly made up of highly flammable pine trees.
The fire service said 320 firefighters in 68 fire engines, plus 6 special planes, 9 helicopters and numerous volunteers were fighting the fire, while another 200 lumberjacks were cutting firebreak paths through the forest.
Two more major fires were burning Saturday, one in a remote mountainous area in the region of Western Macedonia and another in the southern Peloponnese region, Artopoios said.
The European Union gave Greece’s forest service 72 million euros this year to help maintain forests and clear them to prevent fires from spreading.
Greece, unlike other areas in Europe, has so far avoided a heat wave this summer but temperatures have been rising. The country’s hot, dry summers and strong winds have combined with the longer-term effects of climate change to increase the overall risk of forest fires.
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CINCINNATI, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Student, the leading provider of essential student transportation to school districts in North America, today announced that it had obtained all required regulatory approvals necessary to close its pending acquisition of Total Transportation Corp. (TTC), a leading provider of general and special education student transportation, paratransit, and charter services throughout New York City, Upstate New York and Philadelphia.
Originally announced on May 2, 2022, the acquisition marks a significant step forward in First Student's growth with the addition of significant service offerings in the Northeast.
"We welcome TTC to the First Student family," said First Student Chief Executive Officer and President John Kenning. "Joining forces with TTC will create greater value for customers and employees. It will enable us to enhance our industry-leading service and commitment to provide the best start and finish to the school day for the school districts and families we serve. We are proud to be the most chosen student transportation provider in North America."
"We are pleased to be a part of the First Student team and build on our companies' shared mission of providing dependable transportation services," said TTC Chief Executive Officer Agostino Vona. "First Student's robust investments in cutting-edge technology, driver training, and fleet electrification will help our employees drive even more progress in our communities. Now part of the First Student family, we are eager to continue the work entrusted to us by school districts, parents, and many others across the region."
About First Student, Inc.
As a leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services with a fleet of about 40,000 buses. For more information, please visit firststudentinc.com.
About Total Transportation Corp.
Total Transportation Corp. (TTC) is a fast-growing transportation company operating nearly 3,200 vehicles in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Performing over 75,000 ADA trips per month and transporting approximately 100,000 school students per day, TTC and its management team have a broad range of experience in operating and managing transportation services. TTC's reputation in the industry of being a reliable and well-managed company has allowed them to complete start-ups quickly and smoothly as well as foster cohesive and collaborative relationships with their various municipalities. TTC's management team and staff are committed to providing distinctive and tailored services to address the individual needs and requirements of their clients. UHY LLP provided TTC financial advisory and due diligence support for this transaction.
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Michigan State University offering Adulting 101 summer course
EAST LANSING, Mich. (Gray News) - Michigan State University is offering students the opportunity to take an Adulting 101 course over the summer.
The classes are scheduled for every Tuesday starting July 12 through Aug. 2.
According to the university, the Adulting 101 program helps teenagers and young adults demystify the obscure reality of being an “adult” through engaging educational sessions. Each session will contain important life skills and tools necessary to live independently.
The summer classes are scheduled to be held virtually at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and run for one hour.
Michigan State shared the Adulting 101 schedule:
July 12: Getting Organized
Learn about various digital tools to help you stay organized. We will discuss how to make a to-do list, keep an organized calendar, reduce clutter, and find things faster.
July 19: Home Food Preservation
Learn what blanching is, what foods need to be blanched and why, what foods freeze well, and what foods don’t. These tips will help you preserve your food and save money.
July 26: Informed Renter
Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. We will talk about the rental process from finding a place to live to moving out.
August 2: Healthy U
How to keep yourself healthy now and in the future? Learn some strategies and ways to advocate for your wellness, stay mentally, and physically healthy as you transition into adulthood.
Registration is currently open until Aug. 1.
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Once operated as an illegal hotel, Park 79 will now house seniors and formerly homeless New Yorkers who would otherwise be priced out of the city; non-profit Project FIND will provide on-site services for seniors
Park 79 provides seniors with a home in a walkable, vibrant neighborhood, steps away from Central Park and cultural institutions including the Museum of Natural History
NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairstead, a purpose-driven, vertically integrated real estate company committed to sustainable development and the creation and preservation of high-quality housing, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), and Project FIND today announced the launch of Park 79's housing lottery on the City's NYC Housing Connect website. Through HPD's Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) program, the 100% affordable housing development will provide 77 residences to seniors earning at or below 50% area median income (AMI), including 24 homes for formerly homeless individuals. All of the homes will be supported by a project-based Section 8 contract, under which residents pay only 30% of their income in rent. The lottery will run through August 5, 2022 and the building is expected to be completed this summer. Photos of apartments can be downloaded here.
"Park 79 brings deeply affordable senior housing and critical supportive services to formerly homeless households in the Upper West Side, through our Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) program. We encourage seniors to apply for these apartments through Housing Connect or contact our Housing Ambassadors for help," said HPD Commissioner Adolfo Carrión, Jr. "Thank you to Fairstead, Project FIND, all our partners, and our team at HPD for their work in transforming an illegally operated Single Room Occupancy building into an affordable development that will now allow seniors to age with dignity and the support they deserve."
"We're proud to partner with HPD and Project FIND to launch the lottery for Park 79 and support some of our most vulnerable community members," said Brett Meringoff, Managing Partner, Development at Fairstead. "Park 79 aligns with Fairstead's core philosophy of providing affordable housing in high opportunity areas and providing residents with support services to enhance their lives. At Park 79, that means ensuring seniors have the care they need to continue living independently in a neighborhood they love. Having started this project in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, Park 79 demonstrates Fairstead's creativity and innovation to see opportunity in a distressed property, as well as its commitment to addressing our nation's affordable housing crisis."
"Project FIND is thrilled to partner with Fairstead and serve as the nonprofit owner and service provider of Park 79," said Project FIND Associate Executive Director Mark Jennings. "The launch of the housing lottery brings us one step closer to reaching our goal of providing additional affordable housing opportunities to our deserving older adults. For more than 50 years, Project FIND has assisted thousands of the areas low and moderate income and formerly homeless individuals with a variety of impressive programs so they may live independently. Our dedicated, professional team is poised to assist Park 79 residents so they may age in place, develop new friendships and enjoy the activities and beauty of the Upper West Side."
"Park 79 could not open at a better time for countless seniors on the West Side who are aging in place and want to be able to continue to live in their community but need support to do so. As the price of housing continues to skyrocket across the City, seniors who are living on low, fixed incomes are desperate to find safe, stable and affordable housing; my office has been working with many of them. Under the leadership of David Gilchrist, Project FIND has expanded senior housing options across the West Side and beyond, and I am proud to represent this new development in the New York State Assembly. Park 79 should serve as a model for the city: when the will is there, we have the ability to transform former hotel into units of 100% affordable and supportive housing for low-income and formerly homeless seniors," said Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan), Chair of the Committee on Social Services.
"I commend Fairstead, Project FIND, and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development for bringing this important project to life. As rates of seniors experiencing homelessness and housing instability increase, we must do everything in our power to develop deeply affordable housing," said Council Member Gale A. Brewer (D-06). "I was proud to support this project as Manhattan Borough President by successfully advocating for a variety of public funding sources. I look forward to welcoming seniors into the newly renovated building."
The building was a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) zoned for permanent residential use that the previous owner used illegally as a hotel. The Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) issued multiple violations in 2015, and in 2016, Fairstead acquired the property and took on major renovations.
"OSE strives to ensure building owners comply with City and State regulations designed to keep housing available and affordable for New Yorkers, and is proud that its enforcement has once again turned an illegal hotel operation back into permanent housing," said OSE Executive Director Christian Klossner. "OSE applauds the efforts of HPD, Fairstead, and Project FIND in creating high-quality, affordable housing for everyday New Yorkers in need."
The newly renovated development includes 77 studio units, indoor and outdoor common areas for residents as well as space for Fairstead's neighborhood nonprofit partner, Project FIND, which will provide on-site services with two social workers. All the apartments are electric-powered.
Residents will also have access to programming at Project FIND's Hamilton Senior Center on West 73rd Street.
Seniors can apply for Park 79 on the Housing Connect website or request a paper application by sending a self-addressed envelope to: Fairstead Management c/o: Park 79, 560 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037. Those in need of application assistance can work with HPD's Housing Ambassadors, community-based service providers in New York City who help people prepare and apply for Housing Connect affordable housing lotteries.
Park 79 is one of several residential buildings cited for illegal use by the City and consequently earmarked for affordable housing, most recently at neighboring Upper West Side building 258 West 97th Street, part of a $1.1 Million Settlement between the City and an illegal hotel operator.
Fairstead is a purpose-driven vertically integrated real estate developer specializing in creating sustainable, high-quality housing. The firm's national footprint includes more than $6 billion in assets and identified pipeline. With offices in New York, Maryland, and South Carolina, Fairstead's team manages 90+ communities across the country and runs its comprehensive real estate platform, which includes acquisitions and development, venture capital investments in prop tech, design and construction, energy and sustainability, property management, marketing, and leasing. The firm also administers one of the industry's most proactive community impact programs to provide on-site support services to residents. For more information, visit www.fairstead.com.
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation's largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality housing and diverse, thriving neighborhoods for New Yorkers through loan and development programs for new affordable housing, preservation of the affordability of the existing housing stock, enforcement of housing quality standards, and educational programs for tenants and building owners. For full details visit nyc.gov/hpd and for regular updates on HPD news and services, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @NYCHousing.
Project FIND's mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four older adult centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless. For all of these men and women, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living.
Media Contacts
Fairstead: Jovana Rizzo, Jovana.Rizzo@Fairstead.com & C.J. Mayer, fairstead@berlinrosen.com
HPD: hpdmedia@hpd.nyc.gov
Project FIND: Kathleen Fitzgibbons, kfitzgibbons@projectfind.org
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Leading Legal Technology Services Organization Has Nearly Tripled in Size Since January 2022
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Redgrave Data, a full-service ALSP created to solve the most complicated and sophisticated data challenges, today announced it has seen enormous growth over the last six months, with a substantial increase in client business in the U.S. as well as new business prospects overseas since its launch at the start of 2022. The company has also added a number of highly accomplished legal and data science professionals to its team, and disclosed plans to establish a significant presence in Germany to serve current and future global clients by the close of 2022.
With highly customized and innovative services and solutions centered at the intersection of the law, technology, and science, Redgrave Data reimagines how data is analyzed and used to provide defensible technology strategies, insight, and solutions to clients facing challenges related to electronically stored information. The Redgrave Data team is co-founded and led by Mollie Nichols, who is joined by other co-founders Scott Culbertson, Dave Lewis, Mark Noel, and Lindsey Worth.
Redgrave Data's North American expansion has been propelled by several new anchor clients, which include some of the world's largest tech companies that increasingly require thorough and timely outcomes to data challenges associated with legal matters. Corporations faced with near impossible eDiscovery deadlines and millions of documents turn to Redgrave Data to fix technology and process issues, and to deploy sophisticated analytics and custom machine learning models.
"Since Redgrave Data launched this past January, the company has grown almost 200% as a result of an impressive crop of household name brands that turned to us for our expertise in the legal and technology fields," said Mollie Nichols, CEO of Redgrave Data. "Our growth is attributed to a sizable amount of work with tech giants. Redgrave Data's bespoke solutions development for clients is on track to outpace our original projections when we launched, and we are absolutely thrilled."
Redgrave Data Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Dave Lewis has been named an inaugural member of the AI Ethics Advisory Board (AIEB) organized by the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University. AIEB provides corporations with client-tailored AI ethics boards and expert independent guidance on responsible AI deployment. Their on-demand multidisciplinary teams avoid the need for enterprises to find, assess, and compensate an in-house AI ethics board while dealing with the ever-changing societal and regulatory landscape around artificial intelligence.
Lewis, who has over three decades of experience in artificial intelligence and statistics, supports Redgrave Data clients in implementing and defending processes that address complex information management issues in litigation, corporate investigations, and regulatory oversight. "I'm honored to join the Institute's distinguished scholars and thinkers and congratulate professors Ricardo Baeza-Yates and Cansu Canca on organizing this novel endeavor," said Lewis. "My involvement is a part of Redgrave Data providing its clientele with the latest thinking and guidance on ethically and responsibly deploying AI to achieve business outcomes, while protecting privacy and security."
For more information about Northeastern University's initiative, visit http://ms.spr.ly/6048jGIno.
Tara Emory, Redgrave Data's senior vice president of strategic operations and consulting, has been ranked for the last four years by Chambers USA nationwide Litigation Support Guide, rising through the Band rankings. In 2022, Tara emerged in Band 1 for USA Litigation Support - eDiscovery, one of only two people to do so.1 "What sets [Tara] apart is her ability to really listen to what the client needs and bring it to fruition," said Nichols. "She has a deep understanding of the challenges clients face not only from a technological perspective, but also from a legal perspective. That's a rare and valuable combination."
Redgrave Strategic Data Solutions, LLC (Redgrave Data) provides innovative and defensible technology strategies, insights, services, and solutions to clients who face electronically stored information challenges. The firm's expertise in the intersection of technology and the law, including its hands-on approach to client data, allow it to address the toughest challenges in litigation, investigations, information governance, data privacy, and other regulatory matters. Affiliated with Redgrave LLP, the leading law firm specializing in information law, Redgrave Data is operated by an executive team comprised of industry luminaries in data and information governance, privacy, analytics, litigation, and eDiscovery. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.redgravedata.com/
1 https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/ediscovery-usa-nationwide-58:2817:12788:1
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Sandwiches of all shapes and sizes can be dined on for any meal time.
For example, for breakfast have a bacon, egg & cheese sandwich, for lunch have a turkey club, for dinner get you a juicy Philly cheesesteak and of course, for dessert have a decadent ice cream sandwich.
But today we’re talking about a very specific and ever-so delicious sandwich, the Cuban sandwich. Why? It’s National Cuban Sandwich Day on Tuesday, August 23! NationalToday explains the birthplace of this legendary sandwich, “It’s no secret that the birthplace of the Cuban sandwich — as the name suggests — is from the largest island nation of the Caribbean. The sandwich is mostly characterized by its delectable blend of ham, cheese, pork, and mustard. Moreover, cubanos represent the melting pot of culture in the country!”
We want to make sure you have no shortage of options to get your hands and tastebuds on a delicious Cuban sandwich; so, we checked out Yelp’s list of the best places for this sandwich around Dallas:
- Latin Deli – Lakewood
- International Bakery Cuban Dulceria
- Havana Cafe
- Zaguan Latin Cafe and Bakery – Oak Lawn
- Jimmy’s Food Store – East Dallas
- Cuba Bella Cafe
- The Latin Pig
- Havana Bar & Grill Cuban Cuisine
- E B Latin Bistro
- The Bodega at Hi Line – Design District | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/anytime-is-sandwich-time-these-are-the-best-spots-to-dine-on-some-delicious-cuban-sandwiches-in-dallas/ | 2022-08-23T20:31:20Z |
Gov. Greg Abbott will be in Salado on Saturday, two days after he issued a disaster declaration regarding the EF-3 tornado in the area.
State Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple, confirmed that the governor would be at the Salado Fire Station at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Abbott will then talk to the media at 11:30 a.m. when he visits First Cedar Valley Baptist Church at the intersection of FM 2843 and Cedar Valley Road.
State Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, has said he plans on surveying the area with the governor, with Shine or one of his staff members in attendance as well. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_03f7296e-bcef-11ec-809f-7bb4101c1a0d.html | 2022-04-15T21:36:57Z |
Man arrested after shooting dog in face, police say
JUPITER, Fla. (Gray News) – Police in Florida arrested a man who they say shot and injured a dog, leaving the animal for dead.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Boots the dog was shot in the face at Kennedy Estates Park in Jupiter on Friday. He suffered a fractured lower jaw, causing several of his teeth to be knocked out.
Boots was taken to an emergency vet where he is currently recovering.
The investigation led police to Benjamine Brown, who they say surrendered Wednesday without incident.
Brown was arrested and booked into Palm Beach County Jail.
Police said Boots will be adopted once he is fully healed.
Anyone else with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
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